MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 227, 26 September 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

MARTON SOLDIERS OVERSEAS LETTER FROM MIDDLE EAST In an interesting letter from the Middle East, Corporal R. H. Turnbull, superintendent of the Marton Division of St. John Ambulance, mentions that he has seen the following Martonians: Bill Davies, J. Duncan, Doug. McEwen. Wally Clark, V. Smith, Les Campbell and Colin Brant, and also Ella Watts. “We had several chats about times in St. John Ambulance," he writes. “You can imagine how much I like Cairo when I tell you that I have not been in for over four months, and a very up-To-date Diesel train within two minutes’ walk. With two others I have been appointed unit historians to write the history. I was doing the history and the other twb the sports and photography, but unfortunately we have had to leave it in the meantime owing to pressure of work. I covered the earlier days up to our arrival here. Some day it may be finished. I was very proud to read about the ambulance trailer and the wonderful help that the president had given in his usual ouiet way. Some day I hope once more to see the plac? I always look upon as my home town, Marton, and meet all the friends I was so happy with. “I am still in the Q.M. stores and like my job. Plenty of work these days. Social life to the ordinary soldier just doesn’t exist unless one drinks hard. There is realy nothing else to do. It is so different from England," concludes Corporal Turnbull. QUICK LORRY SALE On Tuesday. September 29, another of the “quick lorry" sales, which cause so much amusement, will be staged in Broadway, Marton, from 2.30 p.m. The proceeds are in aid of the Navy League “shop” to be held on October 20. THE TENNIS SEASON The shortage of tennis balls was commented upon at the annual meeting of the Matanui Tennis Club and it was decided that as the club had only a limited supply of balls a charge would be made to the members. The rule governing visitors to the courts was discussed, and it was decided that visitors must not be permanent residents of Marton, and they must be introduced by a club member before being permitted to occupy the courts. Votes of thanks were accorded the president (Mr. W. J. Mogridge) and the secretary (Mr. G. C. Thomas) for their valuable services on behalf of the club, and the secretary was also voted an honorarium. M.U.1.0.0.F, A meeting of the Loyal Marton Lodge was held in the Druids’ Hall. Marton, on Wednesday evening, N.G. Bro. A. Ward, presiding. A report was given by the financial secretary, on the combined Friendly Societies’ dance, held on September 12. It was decided to hold a Degree Lodge on October 1. A discussion followed on the advisability of holding a ritual competition in the nearfuture. A game of darts followed the meeting, with an interval for supper. Bro. Ward’s team being victorious. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON

In "Tarzan’s Secret Treasure," at the Civic Theatre to-night, Johnny Weissmuller, as Tarzan, has lost none of his instinct and athletic prowess in his latest contact with men of the outside world. In his newest adventure he comes into conflict with a safari of explorers in search of gold. Although he narrowly misses death at the hands of one of their members, and although Jane (Miss O’Sullivan) and their adopted son, “Boy" (Johnny Sheffield) are abducted. Tarzan, with the aid of his faithful aoe. Cheetah, and an army of elephants, finally routs his enemies and is able to re urn his family to their jungle Paradise. COURT LITTLE JOHN, A.O.F. There was a good attendance of members at the quarterly meeting held on Tuesday evening, C.R. Bro. W. A. Watt presiding. The secretary reported on the sick members and also stated that Brother Denis Stantiall had been killed in action in Egypt. Secretary L. Mclndoe spoke of the life and worth of the late brother, and as a mark of respect the secretary gave the address for fallen brethren. Members also took part in the ritual. A motion of sympathy with the relatives was passed, also on to P.C.R. C. C. Griffin and family in their recent bereavement. The court decided to nominate D.J.B. Bro. McCallum as D.S.B. Matters in connection with assistance tb members in the forces were fully discussed. Papers in connection with same had been posted to each member. Quarter night for December would be Sth instead of 22nd. After court closed indoor bowls and cards were indulged in and supper was dispensed by the lady members. SECOND LIBERTY LOAN A committee has been formed in Marton to publicise and stimulate interest in the forthcoming issue of the second liberty loan—the terms of which will be announced at an early date. The personnel of the committee is as follows:—The Mayor (Mr. F. Purnell), chairman, Mr. F. Mairs (postmaster) and the four local bank managers, viz., Messrs. C. S. Beechey (Bank of N.S.W.), A. B. Caverhill (Bank of Australasia), G. G. Newell

(Union Bank of Australia), and A. Petrie (Bank of N.Z.), secretary. The committee held its initial meeting on September 24, when those present resolved to use their utmost endeavours to bring the issue of the loan before the notice of the public and help to make it a success. HAWKESTONE WOMEN’S GOLI Following is the Hawkestone Women’s Golf Club draw for a stroke competition to be played to-day: Mrs. Williams v. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Christopher v. Miss Rubery, Mrs. Hempieman v. Miss Robins, Mrs. Knox v. Miss McDonald, Mrs. Green v. Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Glengarry v. Mrs. Franke, Mrs. Frederick v. Miss Hunter, Mrs. Wilson v. Mrs. Fogelberg, and Mrs. Ball v. Miss Hogan. Last week’s medal results.—Mrs. Ball 95—19—76; Mrs. Williams 104— 28—76; Miss McDonald 68—21—76. W.W.S.A. TRANSPORT SECTION The following members of the W.W.S.A. transport section were successful in the mechanics examination recently held by the automotive engineers. Mesdames B. E. Cash and J. McLean, Misses Josephine Cash, Dorothy Green, F. B. Martin, and Genevra Willis.