MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 111, 15 May 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

SUPPLY OF VEGETABLES PROPOSALS DISCUSSED The question of the vegetable shortage was discussed at the fortnightly meeting of the Marton W.W.S.A. Committee. The committee decided that the time had come* when it should take action about cultivating some of the vacant land about Marton. This matter was discussed and subsequently dropped last year, but the position is becoming more acute and it is considered that any vegetables that can be grown will be of the utmost value to hospitals or soldiers’ clubs, and will help to relieve the general pressure on supplies. The use of a section is to be obtained immediately and the soil will be prepared and planted as soon as possible. WOMEN’S WAR SERVICE AUXILIARY ’AI the fortnightly meeting of the W.W.S.A. Committee Mrs. J. Fisher presided and other members present were Mesdames Duncan Simpson, A. H. Watts, T. E. Barton. J. Caithness and J. F. R. Wallace. The resignation of Mrs. J. R. L. Stanford, who resigned owing to the pressure of other activities, was accepted with regret. Mrs. Caithness, leader of the Transport Unit, reported that a mechanics’ class for new members had now been started. She also stated that all transport candidates in the recent first aid examinations had been successful. All members are now equipped with first aid satchels and a kit inspection at the last drill parade had shown that the contents of the satchels were complete and in excellent order. The auxiliary is now being called on from time to time to supply transport workers in an emergency caused by men entering the forces, and the W.W.S.A. training has proved to be extremly satisfactory for this work. GOLDEN WEDDING ILLING—TROTT Mr. and Mrs. Abel filing, of Marton, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday, May 13, 1942, in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, when about 80 relatives assembled to celebrate the occasion. Mr. Illing is the third son of the late Mr. W. Illing, of Buckinghamshire, England, and arrived in Neu Zealand in 1887. He married Miss Ellen Trott, third daughter of the

late Mr. T. C. Trott, of Marton, at the Presbyterian Manse (now the Convent) in Russell Street. Marton, on April 27, 1892. the officiating minister being the Rev. D. Gordon.

For a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Illing were pioneer farmers in the Hunterville district and then moved to South Makirikiri, and finally to Kio Kio, near Otorohanga, from where they retired to their present home in Marton. Thev have seven children and e-ever. grandchildren. Both enjoy good health and lead an active life. They were the recipients of numerous floral tributes and gifts to remind them of their wedding 50 years ago. During the afternoon several toasts were honoured, including that of the “Bride and Bridegroom" and the “Best Man"—Mr. S. Ash. of To Kuiti, who acted in that capacity at their wedding in 1892. Mr. Illing is one of the oldest members of Court Little John, A.0.F., having joined in 1889. CAMOUFLAGE NETS The making of camouflage nets is nroceeding steadily in Marton, and another thirteen completed nets have been dispatched to the store. The W.W.S.A. are taking an active part in this movement, and will be pleased to welcome new members at their rooms , in Broadway. N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY RANGITIKEI ELECTORATE COMMITTEE The annual meeting of the Rangitikei Electorate Committee will be held on Thursday. May 21 (not on May 16, as published yesterday), in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON Ray Milland, whose life as an advertising man is a merry-go-round of million dollar accounts and a constant struggle to keep his clients happy in Paramount’s sparkling comedy, “Skylark," screening tomorrow at the Civic Theatre, has to suffer a divorce and the rivalry of Brian Aherne before he ralises thar a wife like Claudette Colbert can't be taken for granted. HAWKESTONE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The Hawkestone Ladies’ Golf Club will play a stroke and putting competition to-morrow, commencing at 1 p.m. There will be a sixpence entry lee and a trophy for the putting. Following is the draw:—Mrs. Williams v. Miss Hogan; Miss Cameron v. Miss Way; Mrs. Franke v. Mrs. Hempieman; Mrs. Payne v. Mrs. Fogelberg; Mrs. Winchcombe v. Miss Robins; Mrs. Evans v. Mrs. Green; Miss Cummins v. Mrs. Wilson; Mrs. Payne v. Mrs. Knox; Mrs. Frederick v. Miss Calver; Miss McDonald v. Mrs. Thompson; Mrs. Ball v.,Mrs Kendrick. Nine holes: Mrs. Mason v. Mrs. J. Wilson; Miss F. Winchcombe v. Mrs. Christopher. MARTON GOLF CLUB The draw for the men's stroke competition will take place at the Marton Golf Club's pavilion on Saturday afternoon, on the arrival of the players. . £ RANGITIKEI NAVY LEAGUE } Captain W. E. Parry, R.N., C. 8., 1 will attend the annual meeting of the * Rangitikei Navy League at 8 p.m. ( to-morrow (Saturday) at the Druids’ I Hall, Marton, and will speak alter ■ the meeting. Everyone is cordially invited to take this opportunity of meeting the distinguished naval officer, whose name is a household word in New Zealand as the famous Captain of H.M.S. Achilles. MARTON LADIES’ GOLI CLUB An L.G.U. competition will be played on the Marton golf links to-mor-row (Saturday). Anyone unable to play should ring the secretary, 'phone 5221. Following is the draw: Mrs. Grut v. Mrs. Morrison; Mrs. Rathbone v. Mrs. Torrens; Mrs. Mogridge v. Mrs. Whitford; Mrs. Glasgow v. Mrs. Bush; Mrs. Cochran v. Mrs. Atmore; Mrs. Henderson v. scorer. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING At the Marton Miniature Rifle Club’s shoot on Monday there was a good muster of old and several more new members. The aggregate “button" for the best four ouj of the last five shoots went to N. Whale. Score-: C. Hamer 136, L. Horgan 133, N. Whale 132, A. Govenlock * 131. T. Bailie 129, W. McChesney 127, E. Brant 126. D. Anderson 125, W. G. Brown 124, L. Hamer 122, J. Adams 122, T. Oldfield. F. Ambrose. A. Philips, J. Head, R. Price. T. Head A. Nitschke, and J. Si- ipson 120 each. MARTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION The annual general meeting of the Marton District A. and P. Association will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms at 8 o’clock this (Friday) evening. The general committee will meet at 7.15 to-night.