MARTON HIGH SCHOOL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 290, 8 December 1939, Page 2

MARTON HIGH SCHOOL

AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY MUCH PUBLIC INTEREST SHOWN The pupils of the Marton District High School staged a very attractive display of their handwork in the assembly hall and infants’ departments on Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance of parents and visitors, who were keenly interested in the work displayed, which was favourably commented upon. The primary department staged basket, poker, beaten brass, pewter, enamel, and leather exhiibts of a very high order. The art needlework, sewing, and woolwork was very neatly executed. Neat and novel designs in plasticene displayed a good deal ol ingenuity. In the secondary department the exhibits were of a very high standard, including beaten brass screens, boxes and fenders, sea green stools, leather purses, and an excellent painting by one of the pupils. The woodwork display was a credit to the boys who are taking this course, being excellently iinisheu.

The wool-weaving looms at work attracted considerable attention, and the young pupils manipulating the looms proved to be very adept, and several scarfs have been finished in honeysuckle, diamond, and old English rose patterns.

The ability displayed by the infants is simply marvellous, and this department had a varied and miscellaneous exhibit, including models in fancy paper, papier mache, raffia, chalk and pastel drawings, woollen balls and Christmas cards, also a model depicting “The Three Little Figs..” During the afternoon the senior primary boys gave an exhibition or drill, and tne senior secondary and junior secondary girls gave a finisned display of physical drill, and were heartily applauded. The senior primary girls also took part in a folk dance. The programme was very much appreciated by the audience. The wide range ol crafts in the display demonstrated that the curriculum of the school covers a great variety of subjects and it was obvious from the excellent work put into the exhibits that the pupils make full use of the facilities provided for them. BREACH OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS At the Magistrate's Court at Marton on Wednesday, Edward O. Gibbins pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention. I'he case was a sequel to an accident which occurred between defendant’s car and the railway station bus at the Wellington Road-Russell Street intersection. The magistrate found that defendant had been guilty of a breach and lined him 30s. costs 10s. The magistrate added that some people thought they had the benefit of the right-hand rule, but it did not prevent liability to prosecution in the event of negligence or failure to stop to avoid an accident. MARTON ATHLETIC AND CYCLING SPORTS _ OPEN MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT Excellent entries have been received for the open sports meeting to be conducted by the Marton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club on the Marton Park to-morrow (Saturday) evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. Fifty-one cyclists have entered and riders are coming from Wellington, Feilding, Palmerston North, Wanganui, Foxton, Bulls and Marton. The entries in the running events (men and ladies) are also up to standard. Handicaps will appear in Saturday s.issue. RED CROSS GARDEN PARTY On Saturday afternoon next ah roads lead to the Red Cross garden party at “Braeinore,” Marton, the resilience of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. qGrdon. At 2 p.m., the Dominion secretary, Major Galloway, will open the proceedings. Many attractions will be provided for old and young and the ladies’ committee are working hard to assure that one and all have a thoroughly enjoyable time. Afternoon tea will be provided without extra charge. MARTON CIVIC THEATRE “ARIZONA LEGION” A grand double programme will be finally screened at the Civic Theatre this (Friday) evening. "Arizona Legion,” with George O'Brien and Laraine Johnson, is a stirring Western story of stage coach days in the Arizona bad ands. Cowboys, pioneers, and a man who knew no fear gaining his way to glory in the roaring West that was. "Bondes at Work” "Blondes at Work,” with Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell) in a sterling newspaper comedy-murder wherein the skirted journalist outwits the cop- . pers, solves a murder and scores over her male competitors, W.D.F.U. "SHOP” The Marton branch of the W.D.F.U., assisted by the Bonny Glen and South Makirikiri branch, will conduct a “shop” in he premises lately occupied by Penney's, on Broadway, Martop. There will be a plentiful supply of country produce, cakes, flowers, etc., for sale. MARTON A. AND P. SHOW PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ SECTION Headteachers are reminded that entries for the primary schools’ section at the Marton A. and P. Show (to be held on Wednesday, January 24, 1940) filially close on Monday, December 11, with the secretary, P.O. Box 3, Marton. Exhibits must be delivered at the association’s office, Abraham and Williams’ buildings, on Tuesday, December 12, ST. JOHN AMBULANCE STREET COLLECTION TO-DAY The Marton divisions of St. John Ambulance will conduct its yearly street collection to-day in order to provide uniforms, stores and transport

to members on out-of-town duties and the general upkeep of the Marton ambulance and nursing division. Their headquarters will be at, the Marton Jockey Club's Rooms. COLLECTIONS OF RUSSELL LUPINS Mr. R. T. C. Scott, nurserman, Marton, invites those interested to inspect his collection of Russell lupins. There are two hundred plants now in full bloom.