MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 123, 28 May 1941, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

GIRLS YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS FAVOURED WANGANUI DISTRICT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION EFFICIENCY CUP AW ARD A resolution that all clubs be recommended to form a junior Young Women's Farmers’ Club in their respective localities, was passed at a meeting in Marton on Monday night of the Wanganui District Committee of the N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs. The resolution was the outcome of a report presented by Mr. S. Avery (Bulls), delegate to the Wellington Council meeting held in Palmerston North last week. It was thought such a move would alleviate the shortage of farm labour, while it would also assist the men’s clubs in their social activities. A copy of the resolution is to be forwarded to Mrs. J. A. Harris (Turakina) and Mrs. M. L. Millard (Bainesse), president and secretary respectively of the Wellington Central Provincial of the W.D.F.U.

The result of the club efficiency competition was anrornced by the stcretax/, Mr. A. R. Dingwall. He i-warded the Criig Cup to the Bulls ; Club with 74 points, who were win- ■ ners the previous year. Waimarino : were runners-up with 73 points. The ! secretary' gave a lengthy statement on . the allocating of the points. The chairman, Mr. J. Gilbert (TaiI hape) and the donor of the cup, Mr. C. J. Craig (Rata) congratulated Bulls on retaining the trophy. They agreed the competition was instructive and widened the knowledge of young farmers. Activities for the coming season were discussed and the following suggestions were made: Debating competition on the same lines as last year, efficiency cup competition on the amended rules system, essay competition, a tour of the clubs by a leading lecturer, stock judging competition and a field day, the funds to be devoted to patriotic purposes. MARTON CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD A membership of 20 is the strength of the Marton Croquet Club, according to the report presented at the annual meeting on Monday afternoon, held at the home of Mrs. A. A. Mclndoe, Queen Street. Mrs. F. A. Hempieman, presided. A very satisfactory season is recorded, the weather ahd lawns being ideal. Some games were left rather late in being finalised and several of the games were played after the weather had broken. A request was made to members to play their championship games earl'.er. A welcome to Mesdames R. Callan and A. B. Caverhill, from the South Island, was extended. Although Mrs. Caverhill was only an honorary member this season, it was hoped to have her as a full playing member next season. Competitions w’ere won as follows: Milne Rose Bowl: Mrs. L. F. True; runner-up, Mrs. F. Williams. Thomson Cup: Mrs. T. E. Barton; runnerup, Mrs. R. Callan. Yankee; Mrs. F. Williams; runner-up, Mrs. R. Callan. Button, present holders: Mrs. L. Smith and Miss G. Ferens. During the winter months, the club held fortnightly card parties, £lO 18s being raised. Visits were received from the Gonville and Hunterville Clubs, and return games were played. A challenge for the Wedderspoon Cup at Aramoho was unsuccessful. The Marton Bowling Club combined with the Croquet Club in a gala day, £l5 being the Croquet Club's share of the proceeds. Mrs. T. E. Barton donated a cup foi C players next year, and it was hoped to increase the membership. Officers Elected. Officers elected for the year were:— Patroness, Mrs. W. F. Stevens; president, Mrs. F. A. Hempieman; vicepresidents, Mesdames M. Wysocki and A. A. Mclndoe; treasurer, Miss G. Ferens; secretary, Mrs. T. E. Barton; captain, Mrs. F. Williams; vice-cap-tain, Mrs. R. Callan; delegates, Mesdames F. A. Hempieman, F. Williams and R. Callan. Votes of thanks were accorded the president and members of the Bowling Club for their valuable help in Members expressed a hope that it making the gala day such a success, vould be an annual event. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON. "THE MAN FROM DAKOTA’’ A typically action-filled comedy heavy performance by Wallace Beery, a sparkling return to the screen by Dolores Del Rio and a stalwart and convincing characterisation by leading man John Howard combine to provide thrilling entertainment in "The Man from Dakota.” Picturisation of an historic novel by MacKinlay Kantor, the narrative gives Beery opportunity for all of his familiar and enjoyable antics as a Yankee prisoner of war who escapes the Confederate prison at Belle Isle, and with his young and idealistic superior officer, portrayed by Howard, sets out to find a haven, preferably far out West, though Howard is determined to find the Union lines. As a Russian girl who also becomes a fugitive and must throw in her lot with Beery and Howard after she kills a Confederate officer, Miss Del Rio has a role which gives her fine and emotional possibilities which she more than lives up to.

THE GREAT LEVANTE. MASTER MAGICIAN COMING TO MARTON. Master magician, the Great Levante, is coming to Marton with his all-English star company of 32 artists after baffling the northern cities of the Dominion, and will present his amazing and intriguing mystical revue aptly entitled ‘How’s Tricks?’ for one night only, Tuesday next, June 3, at the Civic Theatre. ’How’s Tricks?’ is said to be the fastest-moving revue ever seen upon any stage; it is so fast “that if you turn to nod to a friend you’ll miss a trick.” It is full of snap and completely revolutionary in the technique of magic. Marton theatre-goers will have an opportunity to judge for themselves when this exceptionally clever combination of artists appears. One particularly pleasing spectacle is ‘Protea,’ a kaleidoscopic presentation of scena,

tableaux, and song, in which some magnificent views of all nations, especially Scotland, are shown, with some of its ancient castles. Songs in costume are given. Some of the outstanding acts are those of Esme Levante and her Oriental maids; “Melba,” shadowgraphist; Rex and Bess, acrobatic and novelty dancers, direct from Jack Hylton's famous English band; the Moderniques, Anglo-American and Continental dancers; the Mayfair Five, ladies m vocal and instrumental harmony; and Levante’s Glamour Girls. The box plans open at Mogridge and Son tomorrow (Thursday). MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING With a score of 137, P. Friedrich headed the list of scores registered at the weekly shoot of the Marton Miniature Rifle Club on Monday night. Starting from next week, the A, B and C grade buttons will be shot for, while a trophy will also be contested. Scores: P. Friedrich, 68, 69—137; R. Hammond, 69, 67—136; J. Morris, 65, 70—135; L. Horgan, 65, 69—134; C. Hamer, 66, 65—131; W. Rankin, 64, 67—131; A. Vile, 62, 65—127; J. Burbury, 65, 62—127; N. Whale, 64, 63 127; D. Gray, 64, 62—126; K. Anderson, 64, 62—126; N. Morris, 60, 66—• 126; D. Anderson, 61, 64 —125; S. Anderson, 64, 60—124; J. Fowler, 64, 60— 124; H. Lunn, 64, 60—124; L. Hamer. 60, 60—120;'A. Fowler, 60, 60—120; L. Vile, 60, 60—120. “SHOP” DAY Next Tuesday, June 3, the St. John Ambulance Brigade are holding a “shop” in the old auction mart premises in Broadway, where an attractive array of all saleable goods will be on view at prices to tempt every housewife. There will be a competition for the best sponge cake (not iced), for which a 5s prize will be awarded, also a competition for the best three buttonholes made by children under 15 years. The funds de-

rived from this ’’.shop” will materially assist the St. John Women’s War Committee, and the Nursing Division in furthering their work in aiding our soldiers and helping to equip a local emergency station. ISSUE OF DRIVERS’ LICENCES The Marton Borough Council office will be open to-night (Wednesday) from 7 to 8 o’clock for the issue of drivers’ licences for the current year. HOME GUARD NOTES Night manoeuvres •will be carried out by the Marton Home Guard Company on Marton Park to-night, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. Guardsmen are warned to wear old clothes. If the weather is wet a lecture will be given in the old billiard room. There will be no parade next week-end. The dance arranged by the South Makirikiri Home Guard and held in the Runnymede woolshed on Saturday last to raise funds to defray the expenses of having the school grounds floodlit to enable evening parades to be held, was a great success. The lucky winner of the competition was Mrs. C. Pidwell. Mr. C. Gudopp acted as M.C. and excellent music was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. R. Berry, Miss Hammond and Mr. G. Franke. RATA FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS Ten Rata soldiers on leave will be given a farewell at a social and dance to be held in the Coronation Hall, Rata, on Thursday, June 5. Those on leave are Driver R. W. GU-

lon, R. Rathbone, R.N.V.R., Corporal H. King!, Privates H. Taiuiu, J. Abel, T. Stewart, H. Stewart, K. Flanagan, J. Illston and P. O’Dea. The charges for this function, which is under the auspices of the Rata Patriotic Society, are 2s and. Is. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE VOLUNTARY ORGANISERS A school for Women's Institute voluntary organisers was held in Marton last week, when Mrs. A. A. Carey (Patea), a member ol the Do minion executive, addressed representatives of the Wanganui, Ruapehu. and Oruua Federations. Marton Junction Institute was in charge of the entertainment of the visitors Morning and afternoon tea and a hot luncheon were provided. The visitors were welcomed by Mrs. G. B. Gregory. MARTON’S ARMY OFFICE Marton's new army office was opened yesterday and Staff-Sergeant D. Kelsey, of Wellington, is in charge. The office, which is situated in Abraham and Williams’ building (upstairs, next to Mr. A. Way's office) will be open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The office telephone is 2494. OVERSEAS BALLOT Men drawn in the last overseas ballot will be medically examined in Marton to-day and to-morrow. About 60 have to come before the board.