MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 68, 21 March 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Thursday evening, Superintendent G. Grey presiding over a full attendance of members. Mr. H. Y. Cameron, secretary of the Marton Boy Scouts, wrote thanking the brigade for the privilege accorded the Scouts of attending the brigade’s practices and demonstrations. The instructions given had been very nelpful in their qualifications. During the month the brigade held a “wet” practice at Huntley School, and the principal (Mr. R. P. Sheriff) showed his appreciation by forwarding a donation towards the brigade’s funds. Superintendent G. Grey was appointed to represent the brigade at the United Fire Brigades’ Association ad Wellington next Thursday and FriThe following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Superintendent. G. Grey; deputy-superintendent, W. H. Jones; secretary. R. A. Griffin: No. 1 foreman. J. Jefferson; No. 2 foreman. J. Sutton; motorman, IT. Lunn; treasurer, G. Grey; auditor, L. Mclndoe. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE INVITATION FLAG ”500” EVENING Another very successful flag “500” evening was conducted by Mrs. L. Gordon and Mrs. A. Clark on behalf of St. John Ambulance on Thursday evening in Gould’s tearooms. Over 70 players participated. The winning table was defended by Mesdames Neilsen, Hull and Jury and Mr. F. Rankin. The ••mystery” prizes were won by Mrs. G. Denbow and Mr. L. Gordon. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Syd. Whale and Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans. Those successful in winning competitions were Mesdame.s G. Henderson. L. K. Richards, W. Rankin and Mr. L. Gordon. Mr. Gordon returned his prize for future competitions. Special thanks are due to Mrs. J. Fyfp and Mrs. Jas. Fraser, who donated prizes, also 1o Mr. B. G. Benseman for milk supplied gratis. Mr. S. G. Goebel and Mr. W. J. Mogridge supervised the games. The profit resulting from the tournament amounted to approximately £9. A.N.A. CLUB HELPERS The next consignment of provisions for the A.N.A. Club in Wellington will be sent on Tuesday. March 24. Anyone wishing! to make gifts of foodstuffs is aa vised that thev made be loft at the N.Z. Farmers’ Distributing Co. on Tuesday. Gifts of vegetables, cakes, eggs, jams, pickles, will be most acceptable. HOME GUARD DANCE Readers are reminded of the dance in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, to-night, under the auspices of No. 9 Platoon, Marlon Home Guard, to raise funds for a motor-cycle corps. Mr. L Barry’s orchestra will supply the music nnrl there will be a fox-trot and Monte Carlo competition. A "hot dog' supper will h n served. hawkeston-e golf < lub The annual meeting of Ihr Hawke•Jonr Golf Club will bo hold in the Marton Jockey Club's rooms on Monday. March 23. The business will include the presentation of Ihe annual report and nalance-sheet and election of officers. SAVINGS FLAG FLIES AGAIN As the result of Thursday’s appeal hv the local postmaster, Mr. F. Mairs, for a further £7O to Marton’s weekly quota for National Savings, the response was very gratifying and bv mid-afternoon yesterday the “quota” flag was fluttering from the masthead. This is the 22nd successive week Marton has obtained its quota. MEDICAL BOARD AT MARTON The Medical Board will examine men in the latest Territorial ballot at Marton on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. BOWLING Bowlers are reminded that, the fulldav rink tourney on the Marton green will start at 9.30 to-morrow (Sunday) morning. CIVIC THEATRE. MARTON “ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS” Topping their memorable performance in “The Hurricane,” Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall thrill audiences in their new screen romance, Paramount s “Aioma of the South Seas.” The story is thrilling and romantic. Jon Hall' the son of the island chief, was betrothed 'to Dorothy Lamour during their childhood, according to

(he customs of the islanders. After a ten-year absence to secure an education in the States, Jon returns home to claim his bride-to-be and to prepare himself for his future duties ~s chief. But he is unprepared for the treachery planned against him by his envious, unprincipled cousin. An excellent supporting programme completes the bill of fare. Most important short is the latest March of Time entitled “Sailors with Wings.” RED CROSS SHOP HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FNUD Tuesday next, March 24, marks the resumption of Marton “shop” activities after the summer vacation. On that day the Porewa district, (with which is associated Cliff and Calico Lines and the east side of Broadway, also Station Road and Greatford), under Mrs. Roger Simpson, is responsible for a shop in aid of the Marton Red Cross equipment fund. As stated in a recent issue, some few improvements are imperatively necessary at the training centre before it would be quite adequately equipped as an emergency hospital. The most important, of these is to bring hot water from the kitchen to the point where it will he wanted. Though no one wants an emergency hospital to have Io go into action it is a great asset to the whole district to know that, it is ready to do so in case of need. This we owe to the energy and foresight of those most concerned. Mrs. Simpson and her band of helpers have, therefore, every reason to hope for generous support of this first shop of the year. Produce of all kinds, cakes, needlework, flowers and raffles will be on hand. HUNTERVILLE RED CROSS To raise funds for equipment for the Hunterville Rod Cross, a gall dance arranged bv a commit lee of women, will be held in the Hunterville Town Hall next Wednesday night. ___