MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 205, 1 September 1941, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

HOME GUARD SHOOTING A COMPANY’S CUP The second round in the shooting competition for A Company’s Cup, resulted in a win for No. 3 Platoon (Upper Tutaenui). No 4 Platoon (Upper Tutaenui) winners of the first round, paraded four men short of the required 90 per cent, of their strength. If these men had not let their mates down this platoon would still have held the first position. A good example of what often happens in actual war-; fare. The following are the scores, ' out of a possible 70:—No. 1 Platoon (Uper Tutaenui), 51.95; No. 1 Platoon • South Makirikiri), 49.94; No. 4 Platoon (Upper Tutaenui), 49.; No, 2 Platoon (Bonny Glen), 36.85. Home Guard Teams Competition. Following are further scores in the Marton Home Guard’s teams shooting competition:— Number S Platoon: Butt 67, Harris 65, Rayner 69, Thompson 59, Deckle 48, and Aden 40. Number 7 Platoon: N. Crabb 67, Castles 65, Grut 63, Castles 63, Dales 60, and Preece 59. Number 5 Platoon: Holdcway 70, Gifford 67, Atmore 65. Palmer 65, Torrens 65. and Butt 64. Number 6 Platoon: Fullerton-Smith 168. Brice 67, Newman 66, McMillan 163. Field 63. Gertie 59, and McNab 59. The Snipers’ Platoon scores are not yet to hand. SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR MARTON Considerable interest is being taken in Marton in the formation ox a Scottish Society for Marton, and it is anticipated that there will be a large attendance at the meeting convened for this purpose in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Wednesday evening, September 3, at 8 p.m. Mr. J. W. Gibson, convener, has received a number of letters from residents in different parts or the district, expressing their appreciation of the splendid success or the Scottish gathering recently held in Marton. The following appreciative letter was received by Mr. Gibson from Mr. Mark Maxton, J.P., of Greymouth: "I had the pleasure of reading in the Wanganui 'Chronicle'’ a grand report of your meeting to organise an •’lngleneuk’’ in Marton, n gave me much pleasure to read of tne large number of Scots there, proving that the Scotties have not forgotten the auld land.” He continues: "1 am myself rather a poor Scot. My parents came to Wellington on Mai'cn 1, 1842. They had a family of twelve, but I am sorry to say that ten have passed away, leaving myself and a sister to represent the family. On September 17. 1941, I will be 88 years of age, there being six born before me and five later. My cousin, Archibald Maxton, was Provost of Edinburgh on a number of occasions, but passed away about three years ago. As a goodwill offering to the new society I have forwarded a postal note for ten shillings. When in Wellington I was a member of the Caledonian Society’s orchestra, playing the string double bass. At Christmas time I generally pass through Marton to go to my daughter, Mrs. John W. Newton, of Pohonui, Marton.” Mr. Mark Maxton is a vice-president of tne Wellington Early Settlers’ Society. MISS O. BARTON HONOURED Miss Olive Barton who, with Miss pat Sherriff, has been selected to serve in the New Zealand Forces Club in Cairo, was Honoured by members of the firm of T. E. Barton, by which she has been employed for the past nine years. The oldest employee, Mr. N. Dickson, wished Miss Barton good luck and a pleasant lime overseas, and presented her with a gold-mount-ied fountain pen. Messrs. R. Lewis and T. E. Barton also spoke in appreciative terms of Miss Barton and wished her every success and a safe return to New Zealand. FIRE BRIGADE EUCHRE Fifty players took part in the Marton Fire Brigade’s euchre tourney on Saturday evening, the winners being Mrs. W. Brock and Mr. A. Ornstein, whilst the consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs. J. Coe and Mr. J. Hart TRANSPORT SECTION PARADES HOME GUARD AND W.W.S.A. The transport section of the Home Guard, Women’s War Service Auxiliary, and the Red Cross paraded at the Marton Junction Railway Station yards on Saturday afternoon, and their appearance m uniforms made a most imposing spectacle. They were under the command of Mr. C. Linwood, group transport officer of No. 6 Area, and Mr. N. Hoou, transport instructor. There was a good muster and there were also 26 motor-cars in the parade. The initial stages of convoy drill were carried out under the instruction of Mr. Hood, with the assistance of Sergt. R. L. Gill, of the Marton Home Guard transport section. At the conclusion of the drill, Mr. S. A. R. Mair, transport officer of Marton Home Guard, thanked the visitors for their military instructions, which had been of great benefit to the different sections and which had been carried out with a precision that must have been gratifying to the instructors. The sections showed tneir appreciation by a round of hearty applause. In replying, Mr. Hood slated that they would pay another visit to Marton at a date to be arranged. He was very well satisfied with the efficiency displayed which was a credit to the local instructors and officers. ODDFELLOWS’ LODGE At the quarterly meeting of the Oddfellows' Lodge on Thursday evening, Sister U. Downs, N.G., presided over a good attendance. One candidate was initiated . Sister Downs and Bro. Thomas were appointed as delegates to attend a conference of the different friendlysocieties in Marton to make arrangements for a combined social evening. It was decided to play a return maten of indoor bowls with Morgan Lodge on Thursday, Septemoer 11. The learns will comprise lady members. I CIVIL THEATRE, MARION “BUCK PRIVATES' | Rc«uio-il«ge*a Abbott and Costello ;« -.-np.eteh out-top themselves in this • new hilarity-hit. The audience has a i i-.uuit time keeping its feet still ; I’.vhen the Andrews Sisters of boo?”''-

woogie rhythm got “in the groove” with their new songs. Aobott and oCstello are a couple of misfit kids in khaki ain the army of "Buck Privates” and everything happens to them from K.P. duty to "solitary” in the guardhouse, with Nat Pendleton their nemesis in the role of a hardboiled sergeant. There is a nice thread of romance, too, in the picture. “Buck Privates” concludes to-night. HEAVY TRAFFIC LICENCES The following members of the Red Cross transport section have obtained their heavy traffic licences: Mrs. Roger Simpson, Misses F. L. Way and J. Ingle. ST. FRANCIS’ EUCHRE TOURNEY There was a good attendance at last Thursday evening’s euchre tourney at St. Francis’ Schoolroom. The winners were Mr. F. S. K. Amer and Mrs. Horgan, and the consolation awards to Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Thompson. The usual weekly tourney will be held next Thursday evening. ON THE GOLF LINKS On the Marton golf links on Saturday a stroke competition was won by D. B. Siadden, with a net score of 67. At Hawkestone several games were played in the handicap and championship competitions. BASKETBALL On account of Rongotea being unable to field a team on Saturday in the Te Kawau sealed handicap tourney, the Marton team’s trip to Rongotea was cancelled. The Marton ladies thus scored a win by default.