MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 100, 30 April 1938, Page 14

MARTON

1 NEW PLYMOUTH COMPETITIONS ! MARTONIANS’ SUUCESS Outstanding success attended the Marton pupils of Miss Joyce Hayward who competed in the recent competitions at New Plymouth. Five pupils made the trip and practically “scooped the pool,” securing five firsts, three seconds, three thirds and two h.c. Special mention was made by the judge. Miss Daphne Knight, in respect to the “Corroboree” and “The Stag’ performances by Miss Mavis Faulding and Miss Dorothy Hill respectively. The local successes were;— Character story dance, under 12 years: Mavis Faulding, “Corroboree," 1. Five entries. Character story dance, 12 and under 16 years: Dorothy Hill, “The Stag," 1. Five entries. Tap dance, under 12: Mavis Faulding 3. Classic dance: Dorothy Hill, “Spring,” 1. Skipping dance, under 12: Mavis Faulding 1. Character dance, under 12: Mavis Faulding, “Magpie,” 2; Nancy Twigg, "Rousseau,” 3. Classic dance, barefoot, under 12: Nancy Twigg, “Pan.” 3. Dance duo. tap, 12 years and over: Allison and Nancy McQueen 2. Five entries. Character dance. 12 years and under 16: Dorothy Hill, "The Cat,” h.c. Operatic dance, under 12: Nancy Twigg 2. Operatic dance, 12 years and under 16. Allison McQueen h.c. Dance duo tap, under 12 years: Nancy Twigg and Mavis Faulding 1. In addition Allison and Nancy McQueen were members of the winning New Plymouth choirs and ballets, and came third in the duet with 109 points, to the winners’ 112. RANGITIKEI RUGBY. SEASON OPENS TO-DAY. The football season opens in Rangitikei this afternon at 3 o’clock, when the following senior games will be played:— Bulls v. Hunterville, at Bulls (referee, Mr. A. R. Byres). Taihape County v. Marton Old Boys at Taihape. Halcombe v. Taihape Town, at Halcombe (Mr. I. Ross). As a curtain-raiser to the Hunter-ville-Bulls match at Bulls, Marton Old Boys’ juniors will meet the Bulls’ juniors. The following will represent Old Boys: B. White, G. Laurie, J Hutton, N. Ingle, L. Coleman, C. Calkin, G. Marshall, S. Christopher, W. Davidson, B. Graham, A. Duncan, P. Young, Hec. McLean, F. Death, ingstone. Emergencies: T. Calkin, H. McLean, J. Holley. The game will start at 1.30 p.m., and the bus leaves Marton at 1 p.m. sharp.

FAREWELL TO MR. AND MRS. E M. LLOYD.

„ A nu T mber of friends of Mr - and Mrs. E. M. Lloyd met at ''Pine Park,” Marton, the homstead of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Crabb on Thursday to tender a farewell evening to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lloyd, who are leaving Marton to reside m the Kiwitea district. Billiards, crads and community singing was the order of the evening and a: Way ’ in P r °P° sin g the health of the guests of the evening, referred to the services rendered to the community by Mr. Edward Lloyd the guests father, during his residence in Marton as a member of the Marton District High School Committee and s ? r X° n Jockey Club a nd Marton A and P. Association. "His son has w ° W ? )n bis footsteps.” said Mr. Way, 'and was a member of the Jockey Club and A. and P. Association a farmer who was highly respected and a worthy citizen. It was thought fitting by his personal friends to show their appreciation of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd by entertaining them prior to their departure.” Their health was honoured by the singing of "For They re Jolly Good Fellows.” Mr. Norman Crabb then presented the guests with a travelling rug and suitcase and wished them every success and happiness in their new home. Messrs T Porter. J. H. C. Broad, K. R. Seoon, C. ;7k y u an u R - W ' Turner aI “ spoke Of the high esteem in w’hich their trict U Were he ' d * n the Rangitikei dis-

Mr. Lloyd, in replying, stated that it was very pleasing to know that thev had staunch friends. Both of them had enjoyed their stay in Marton where they had passed their earlv days and sincerely thanked them for the beautiful gifts bestowed upon them, which they would always treasure as a reminder of many happy days in Marton.

, Fowler . ln proposing the health of Mr .ami Mrs. Norman Crabb thanked them for the privilege accorded them of entertaining the guests in their home in order to wish them the best of health and good luck in their new' home. An evening that was enjoyed by all terminated with the singing of "Auld I.ang Syne.”

"WAY OUT WEST." LAUREL AND HARDY AT CIVIC THEATRE. "Way Out West” is full of chuckles and guffaws from its opening reel to the final fadeoul. You'll roar when Stan and Ollie start a flirtation with a fellaw passenger on the stage coach only to discover that she is the wife of the sheriff! You'll fall out of your seats when you see them do their own version of the modern swing dance! You'll split your sides when jou watch Ihe antics of the burro with whom they start out on their trek "Way Out West.” Half the time they're riding the burro and the other half of the time the burro is riding them! To be screened at the Civic Theatre to-day, Monday and Tuesday. Charles Rogers, Felix Adler and James Parrott wrote the screen play of "Way Out West” and James Horne directed If you thought 'The Bohemian Girl” was a laugh ... if you thought "Our Relations was a howl ... wait until you see "Way Out West." It's the laugh panic of the year! ( First Appearance of Dan Foley. On Wednesday evening, the goldenvoiced Irish tenor. Dan Folev, New Zealand's own John McCormack, will

make his first appearance on the stage. This delightful and popular radio star will sing all the Irish songs and melodies you love so well, including, “Shall My Soul Pass Through Ireland,” “Smiling Irish Eyes,” “Did Your Mother Come From Ireland?”, "Father O’Flynn,” etc. MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. APPLICATIONS FOR CARETAKER. Applications for the position of caretaker at the Marton Racecourse close on Tuesday, May 17, with the secretary (Mr. A. Way) from whom conditions may be obtained. COURT LITTLE JOHN H.O.F. There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of Court Little John held on Tuesday evening. C. R. Brother G. Grey presided.

Votes of condolence were passed to Brother Robert Low, in the loss of his wife and Brother C. C. McDonald in the loss of his mother. The secretary stated that the late Mrs. McDonald’s husband had been a trustee and treasurer of the court for many years prior to his death. Next district meeting is to be held in Wellington on June 1, and N.C.R. H. C. Gronn was appointed delegate. Five new members were duly initiated and one proposed. An invitation to the anniversary social of Court Hinemoa, Palmerston North, on May 9, was accepted.

Letters of recommendation were granted to Brother A. Powell, who is visiting English courts in the near future and the court wished him a pleasant voyage and safe return. Appreciation of the service given to the court by Dr. Dick was expressed, and the court members wished him a pleasant trip to the Old Country and a safe return.

After court closed members indulged in a game of indoor bowls, and the lady members provided supper.

MARTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. I The following officers have been appointed for the ensuing year; superintendent, G. W. Grey; lieutenant, S. P. Abbott; secretary, L. Mclndoe, No. 1 foreman, D. Fawcett; No. 2 foreman, A. Foster; motorman, A. Campbell; branchmen, W. H. Jones, A. Anderson, S. Abbott, J. McMillan; treasurer, G. W. Grey; auditor, F. R. Hatherley; standing committee, officers, and Motorman A. Campbell and Branchman, W. H. Jones.

RANGITIKEI COUNTY COUNCIL.

At Thursday afternoon’s session of the Rangitikei County Council the following additional business was transacted:—

The purchase of land necessary for the erection of a worker’s dwelling on the Bulls-Scott’s Ferry road was left in the hands of the chairman.

The council decided to call tenders for the duties of caretaker for the county offices and Coronation Hall, under the conditions submitted by the clerk.

The customary valedictory speeches were made at the conclusion of the meeting when the old council adjourned for the last time prior to the elect’ons in May.

FACIAL ECZEMA

MR A. EALY’S TOUR OF INSPECTION

The following itinerary has been arranged for Mr A. Bayly’s tour of inspection of infected sheep on several of the farms in the Rangitikei district: Leave Marton Jockey Clubs Rooms at 10 a.m. on Monday and then visit the farms of A. S. Coleman Duncan, Frederich and Cockburn's (Onepuhi Road), A. P. Howard’s woolshed, and either Deighton ano Purnell’s or H. Stantiall’s. If time permits J. A. Cornfoot’s and T. Norris’ farm at Bulls will be visited; then on to South Makirikiri to Whittington Bros., G. L. Marshalls and Holt Simpson’s. It will be necessary for those who contemplate taking part m the inspection to 'bring their lunches.