MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 114, 18 May 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

RANGITIKEI NAVY LEAGUE CAPTAIN W. PARRY, R.N., C. 8., GIVES INTERESTING ADDRESS There was a splendid attendance at the annual meeting or tne Kangitikei i\avy League in tne Lruias' nan, Marton, on isucuruay evening. ivir. H. T. ArKwngm presided and lead tne annual report, covering me activities oi tne Navy .League lur me year, me report and oaiance-sheec were adopted. Tne lonowmg officers were elected for me incoming >ear; —President, Mr. ii. r . Ai'KwrignL (re-elected;; vicepresidents, Messrs. C. S. Beechey, J. uaintness, J. k. l. Stanford, a. r. merrni and Dr. I\. A. enuren; auditor, Mr. m. h. Richardon; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. H. r. Arkwngnt; committee, iViesaamcs M, C. r enwicne, u. L. Harris, u. 15. Slaaden, i-'. Williamson, W. Aldwortn (Silveriiope), W. K. Duncan (Taihape), Misses L. Cook, M. Cook, D. Awdry, and H. Bayley and Messrs. D. L. Willis, G. G. Oliver and T. Low. The chairman al this stage introduced captain Parry, wno was accorded an enthusiastic ovation, m a most interesting instructive address Capi. Parry dealt largely with the Battle of the River Plate. He stated tnat he had long wanted to meet the committee of tne Rangitkiei Navy League because of the comlorts sent by tnem to the New Zealand sailors and to the navy personnel overseas. “1 am particularly interested in your grant of tSU to the Sea Cadets in Wellington,” said Captain Parry. captain Parry then went on with his description of the River Plate battle which was listened to with great attention and frequent applause. Captain Parry stressed the dependence of New Zealand on the navy, owing to our distance from the Homeland and the vulnerability of our sea routes. He also mentioned Lord Jeliicoe’s report of 1920 on the Pacific and showed how nearly that report had been to the actual happenings in the initial stages of the entrance of Japan into the war. In moving a hearty vole of thanks to Captain Parry for his presence in Marton and for his address, Mr. J. Caithness mentioned the motto of the Navy League: “Keep Watch,” as meaning that in peace time it is the function of the league to see that sufficient money is spent on the navy. Mr. Caithness also stated that Mrs. Parry would be missed in Wellington ; for her many activities. The vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. After Captain Parry had replied the meeting closed with the singing of the ; National Anthem. Supper was served and Captain ' Parry and Mrs. Parry were introduced and had happy conversations with ‘ those at the meeting. Captain Parry and Mrs. Parry are - the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Ark- : wright at “Overton” during their stay . in Marton. J FIRE BRIGADE EUCHRE TOURNEY j Forty-live players attended Satur- £ day night’s first of a series of euchre j tourneys for aggregate points prize. < The winners were Mrs. H. Lunn and 1 Mr. A. Worsop. Consolation: Mrs. ' Busberry and Mr. E. Dowling. 1 IWAKTOA GOLF CLUB. In a men's stroke competition on the j Marton Golf Club’s links on Saturday, j G. Bertram (Bulls) proved the winner c with a net score of 71. j The ladies L.G.U. silver competition was won by Mr. S. Morrispn with 96 16—80 and Mrs. G. Henderson the bronze competition with 112—36—76. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “THE GREAT DICTATOR” Charlie Chaplin believes that, the world conditions have taken, he has been beseiged witr requests to re-issue “Shoulder Arms” which many a soldier in the World War often said gave him courage to go on fighting, j Charlie's answer was not “Shoulder ] Arms,” but “The Great Dictator.’ j People complain these days about their g movie fare, rebelling against stories t of futility, heartache, disappointment, ( frustration. Charlie is remedying all <_ this in “The Great Dictator,” and J anyone who sees the noted comedian’s £ latest comedy will be certain to leave the theatre refreshed by the memory ( of an evening of hilarious fun such as j only the genius of Chaplin can pro- p duce. r HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB The first round of the Stableford c bogey for Mr. A. Way's trophy was 1 played en the Hawkestone Golf Club’s 1 Jinks on Saturday with the following s result:- S. Goebel 19—28—-47; P. 1 Gronn 22—18—40 and F. Green 5—34 -- 39. 1 The ladies held a pulling compel i- J lion, which was won by Miss B. Cum- : mins w :, .h a score of 31. The stroke competition was won by Miss Hogan, .111)—.”,“ -77; runner-up,’ Miss B. Cum- ( mins, 109—25--84. SUCCESSFUL DAM E AT SOUTH j MAKJLRIKIRI '.rhe dance organised by the South ' Makirikiri-Bonny Glen branch of the < W.D.F.U. at Mr. A. Stuart’s woolshed 1 on Saturday - evening proved most sue- ( cessful, and a profit of £24 was made, { which will go towards the South Ma- - kirikiri-Crofton “shop” to be held in Marton on Tuesday, May 26. Bright J music was provided by Mr. and Mrs. j

J. Berry and extras were played by Misses Wilhelm and Bostock and Mr. G. Franke. Competitions were won by the following:—Turkey dinner. Mr. R. 8. Stuart, No. 140; box of chocolates, Mr. Moffert, No. 73. An excellent slipper I was provided by the ladies of the branch and Mr. Fred Duncan acted as M.C. Mr. A. Stuart thanked the assemblage for their splendid patronage and stated that he was pleased to see the boys in uniform enjoying themselves before they started on their great venture. A hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to Mr. A. Stuart for the free use of his woolshed.