MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 92, 20 April 1938, Page 10

MARTON

MARTON MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB There were not many members on the range on Monday night, although the scores greatly improved. Scores: W. Rankin 66—68—134 A. Taaffe 65—68 —133 A. Clark 65—65—130 F. McConkey - 65—64—129 P. Fiiedrich - 63—65—128 C. Baines 64 —63 —127 J. Hammond 63—64—12” I E. Livingstone 62—63 —125 R. Hammond 63—61 —124 , W. Emmerson 62—62—124 J. Morris 62—62—124 C. Hamer - 61—62—123 D. Hamer 64—68—122 E. Miller 58—61 119 B. Kendall 58—57—115 C. Henderson 56—53—109 O. Gray 55—53—108 J. Mackie 55—52—107 There will be no "shoot 1 next Monday night—Anzac Day. A KITCHEN TEA EVENING i A kitchen tea evening was tendered to Miss A. Nitschke and . Mr A. Stuart, junr., by the residents of South Makirikiri at Mr George Franke’s woolshed on April 8, on the occasion of their approaching mar-

riage. A very pleasant evening was spent with musical items, and the opening of the kitchen gifts by Miss Nitschke created much amusement, the gifts including novel, usual anil valuable articles. Mr A. Stuart, junr.,l; returned thanks on behalf of the bride-to-be, and the company sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” A pleasant function terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” W.D.F.U. BONNY GLEN-SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI BRANCH The Bonny Glen-South Makirikiri • branch of the W.D.F.U. held its annual meeting at the residence of Miss M. Simpson on Wednesday last, there being a full attendance. The meeting opened with the reading of the Creed, after which the usual business, and re-election of officers took place. Apologies were received from Mesdames Christie and Wilhelm. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The balance-sheet for the yea? 1937-38 was then read, showing a sound financial condition, which is a great credit to all those who administered to the funds. Mrs E. Gudopp, who retired from the office of president, was replaced by Mrs Gow. It was decided to hold the meetings the second Wednesday in every month as usual. . Points prizes for the competitions throughout the past year were won by: Mrs Emerson, first; Mesdames Wilhelm and Stantiall, tied, second. rhe next meeting was arranged to be held at the residence of Mrs E. Gudopp, on May 11, for which Mesdames E. Gudopp, Wing, Bertram, Emerson, and Frank, will act as hostesses. The competition will be for the best arranged bowl of chrysanthemums, and the best bloom of chrysanthemum. At the conclusion of the businfess session Miss Simpson took the opportunity to present prizes to the winners of the competitions. Mrs E.

Gudopp and Mrs Bertram were also > presented with beautifully arranged boxes of flowers, in appreciation of ■ I their past services. A presentation of an exquisitely designed crystal rosebowl, together with a very daintily arranged bouquet of Easter eggs relieved with ribbon, was then given to Miss Nitschke In view of her approaching marriage to Mr A. Staurt, after which Miss Nitschke, in a neat little speech, thanked the branch for their kindness in giving her these beautiful gifts. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, after which a vote of thanks was passed for all retiring officers. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.

RANGITIKEI HUNT OPENING OF SEASON I The opening of the hunting season in Rangitikei will take place on Saturday next, April 23, when the hounds will meet at 12.30 at the residence of the master (Mr J. Brice), “Ros?bank,” Fern Flats, Marton. On Wednesday, April 27, the hounds will meet at Messrs Whittington Bros.’, “Wellbury,” and on Saturday, April 30, at Carson's Corner. The following are the fixtures for May: Wednesday, 4th. —“Westoe,” Greatford. Saturday, 7th.- “Omaha,” Bonny Glen. Wednesday, 11th.—G. Lampp’s, Tutaenul Road. Friday, 13th. —Williamson’s Line. Saturday, 14th.—No hunt (Wanganui races). Wednesday, 18th.—The Kennels, Crofton. Friday, 20th. —Bye day. Saturday, 21st.—No hunt (Manawatu races). Wednesday, 25th. “Burleigh,* Bulls. Saturday, 28th. —"Glenmore,” Turakina Valley. “CAN YOU HEAR ME, MOTHER?” AT CIVIC THEATRE TO-DAY Sandy Powell, Britain’s greatest comedian, is the star of “Can You Hear Me, Mother?” which opens at *the Civic Theatre to-day. Famous on both radio and gramophone, on which “Sandy’s” hilarious antics have delighted listeners throughout the country, this production marks his film debut. No effort has been spared to make the picture good rollicking comedy, and supporting the star are such versatile players as pretty MaryLawson, Paul Thomson, Muriel Aked and little Baby Ann Ibbetson, an infant prodigy who almost steals the show. The story is based upon Sandy Powell's life-story, and shows how the stage-struck North Country lad comes up to London to win fame on th*j music hall. At first he is a failure, but eventually, assisted by the lit tie

chorus girl who takes pity on him, he wins through. It is characteristic u. Sandy's universal popularity that he performed his famous sketch, “Tht Test Match,” before the King and Queen exactly as he had played it throughout England, and a tribute to his ability as a comedian that Their Majesties expressed themselves as highly amused. Packed with fun and skilfully directed by Leslie ("Bulldog Drummond”) Pearce, "Can You Hear Me, Mother?” establishes Sandy as a screen star of the first flight, CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW The Marton chrysanthemum, flowe;. vegetable and fruit show, under tin auspices of the Presbyterian Churcn will be held in the Civic Thealte o. Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6 A special attractive programme ha. been arranged for each evening's entertainment. Entries close on llu morning of May 5, and schedules may oe obtained from Messrs Prince, Ingle Bros., T. Low, W. McCully, J. W. Gibson, Miss Ferens, and Mr W A. Brown, secretary, Marton. PERSONAL Mr T. A. McQueen, of Marton, left by the mail train yesterday to join the contingent of returned soldiers who are going to Sydney for the Anzac Day celebrations. Mr G. L. Marshall, "Greenbank,' received a deputation of ratepayers on Saturday, and has consented to his being nominated to till the vacancy in the Otakapu Riding brought about by the resignation of Mr Alex. Stuart. Mr Marshall takes a keen interest in local body affairs and is a director of the New Zealand Farmers' Distributing Company.