MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 86, 12 April 1938, Page 10

MARTON

MARTON JUNCTION SCHOOL

MEETING OF COMMITTEE

The last meeting of the Marton Junction School Committee before the householders’ meeting to-morrow night was held last week. Mr. E. G. Friedrich presided over Messrs. H. C. Gronn, J. Miscall, W. Bone, J. Mainwaring (secretary), and the headmaster, Mr. F. A. Hempieman. As this was the last meeting, the chairman thanked members for their co-operation during the past two years and expressed a hope that the same support would be accorded the incoming committee.

Mr. Hempieman reported that the swimming campaign was a great success, 40 pupils learning to swim under teachers’ guidance during 1938. Sixtytwo pupils out of 117 in the standard classes can now swim. Thirty-seven certificates awarded by the New Zealand Amateur .Swimming Association [are to be issued for distances of 50 [yards to half a mile. A number of I pupils can swim shorter distances, to [whom certificates are to be awarded. The school was fortunate in retaining the Vile Shield at Bulls and the Peace Shield at the Rangitikei School sports. Vivian Stantiall won the medal as the champion boy, while Mervyn Whale was runner-up.

The roll stands at 170. Parents are reminded to attend the householders’ meeting to-morrow night. BOWLING TOURNEY AT PALMERSTON NORTH During the week-end four rinks from Marton Bowling Club visited Terrace End, Palmerston North, to compete in a one-day tourney. The rink consisting of W. Hamer (skip), S. Goebel, R. McKenzie and R. Bland was successful in winning the tourney with four wins (the number of games played) and were presented with four miniature cups donated by Mr. L. G. West, architect. Rinks from Pahiatua, Woodville, Feilding, Wanganui, Marton and Palmerston North Clubs competed.

N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY

MARTON JUNIOR BRANCH

The Marton junior branch of the New Zealand National Party will hold a social evening in the Marton Jockey Club's rooms at 8 o’clock this (Tuesday) evening. All interested are cordially invited.

PERSONAL The Most Rev. J. W. C. Wand, Archbishop of Brisbane, is to visit New Zealand shortly and will conduct a retreat for clergy at Nga TaWa School, Marton, early in May.

Mrs. W. Stevens, Marton, has been appointed an advisory member of the W.D.F.U. for the Wellington province. Mrs. Noel Rix-Trott, Marton, left for New Plymouth on Saturday to spend a holiday with her sister, Miss Nonnie Griffiths.

A youth, W. Keedwell, residing at Robert Street, Marton, had rather an unhappy end to a mushroom excursion yesterday. Homeward bound on a bicycle on Pukepapa Road, he fell and fractured an elbow. He was attended by Dr. T. G. Harpur, and later conveyed to the Wanganui Public Hospital.

Mrs. C. F. Richardson and her daughter Merle, who have been staying with Mrs. H. H. Richardson, Bond Street, Marton, have returned to “Apa Rang!,’’ Wangaehu. Merle is now recovering from her recent illness.

"SOPHIE LANG GOES WEST”

NOW AT CIVIC THEATRE

When a woman woh has become the most notorious jewel thief in the world wants to go straight, and when she encounters a huge diamond known as "The Star of the World" and the man she loves—all at the same time, there’s bound to be trouble. There’s another thief and a moving picture star and a detective mixed up in it, too, and the result is a wonderful adventure film, Paramount’s “Sophie Lang Goes West,” which opens to-night at the Civic Theatre, and will be shown on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Gertrude Michael and Lee Bowman hear, the cast, which includes Sandra Storme, Larry Crabbe and Barlowe Borland. Jack Carter on the Stage. In addition to "Spohie Lang Goes West,’’ the management of the Civic Theatre has pleasure in announcing that Jack Carter will appear in person on the stage to-night and Wednesday. Jack Carter is the famous fill-billy cowboy and yodeller and will be heard on a programme of music and mirth. This talented artist created quite a sensation in Wellington and should not be missed. There will be no increase in prices. HAWKESTO.NE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The club opened the season on April 5, when there was a good attendance of members and a very enjoyable sealed orders match was played in glorious weather. At the close of the day Mrs Hempieman, the ladies’ president, on behalf of the members, presented to Miss Lorrimei a small gift in recognition of her valuable work as secretary during the past season. Mrs McChesney was the winner of Mrs Hempieman’s trophy. An L.G.U. will be played this afternoon, play to commence at 1.30 promptly. Following is the draw: Miss Butler v. Mrs Francke; Mrs Ball v. Mrs McChesney; Mrs Kendrick v. Mrs Murrow; Mrs Hempieman v. Miss Robins; Mrs Wilson v. Mrs Grade; Miss Lorrimer v. Mrs Thomson; Mrs Walsh v. Mrs Freidrich; Mrs Williams v. Mrs Winchcombe; Mrs Fogelberg v. Miss O. Williams; Miss Slight v. Mrs Parkes; Mrs Shields v. Mrs Symcox; Miss Low v. Miss V. Hunt; Miss T. McDonald v. Miss B. Cummins; Miss F, Poppe v. scorer; Miss M. Cummins v. Miss B. Staples; Miss B. McDonald v. Miss Cartwright. Any member unable to play please ring 2879 or 2010.