MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 242, 14 October 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL MEETING OF COMMITTEE "The epidemic of measles having somewhat subsided the attendance is improving. Primary average roll 389, attendance 321, 82 per cent.; secondary average roll 102, attendance 91, 89 per cent. The percentage last week was 92, while the average i for the period was 82 per cent,” reported the headmaster (Mr. W. Tucker) at the meeting of the School Committee on Monday evening. Mr. H. Y. Cameron presided over Messrs. J. Flower, G. C. Thomas, A. Gracie, G. Grey, W. S. Winchcombe, L. A. Williams, and K. Vance (secretary). In reply to a request for certain improvements at the school that were necessary, the Wanganui Education Board regretted the delay, but stated there was a great scarcity of skilled labour and that it was inevitable that works must be delayed on account of shortage of staff. "The board’s progress with this work denends upon a decision from the Armed Forces Appeal Board as to whether or not we can be granted an extension of time for certain of the board’s workmen, whom we have been unable to have relieved to us temporarily from the Army. If this extension is granted the board may be able to undertake the Marton work in about two months, otherwise it may be even four months before the work can be undertaken,” concluded the board’s reply.

It was reported that three-quarters of an acre is being planted in potatoes on the old tennis court, which has been ploughed. The pupils are assisting in the planting during their farm course.

The Marton Borough Council is to be asked to carry out the installation of the fire-plug as soon as possible. The visiting committee reported on the advisability of erecting a shelter shed for the mower, and the incoming committee. Messrs. H. Y. Cameron and A. L. Williams, were authorised to frame an estimate for same. The preparation of the hockej’ ground will be carried out later in the season.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Messrs. C. Preece, W. Gow, and H. W. Gudopp for loan of harness and plant in planting potatoes at the school grounds. CRICKET IN MARTON The grounds committee of the Rangitikei Cricket Association, Messrs. H. F. Arkwright, C. S. Beechey, C. A. Tidj r and J. H. C. Broad, waited upon the Marton District High School Committee on Monday evening in connection with school cricket, and to devise the best means of preparing the cricket ground in order that the schoolboys could play during tne coming season, and also for practice or matches by local cricketers. Mr. H. F. Arkwright stated that several suggestions had been discussed at the association’s annual meeting. "It was probable that very little cricket would be played as no nominations had been received so far for the competitions,” stated Mr. Arkwright. "The whole question resolved itself round the cutting of the grass and preparing the pitches. Mr. R. P. Sherriff had placed his Shanks nfotor mower at the disposal of the association and had also offered his services in cutting the grass In the first Instance with a hay mowing machine,” stated Mr. Arkwright. Mr. C. S. Beechey said the revenue of the association would suffer through having no competition matches, by about £5O. He noticed that there were a number of stones on the ground. Would it be possible for the boys to clear the required area of land? Mr. Tucker promised to do his best to have the stones removed. Mr. H. Y. Cameron stated that the committee was most desirous to work in with the association and keep the grounds in a reasonable state. It would be necessary to cut the grass with an ordinary mower in the first place and then they could see which was the best course to adopt. On the motion of Mr. Winchcombe it was decided that the works committee. Messrs. H. Y. Cameron, G. C. Thomas and W. G. Winchcombe meet the deputation from the association at

5 o’clock this evening, and peg out the necessary ground that would be required for the playing areas. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON

In *Mary Names the Day.” at the Civic Theatre, Lew Ayres is forced to make a decision of the greatest import—whether or not to continue his career. He quits the hospital following the death of his fiancee, Laraine Day, and is brought back through the ministrations of Lionel Barrymore, again the crusty Dr. Gillespie of the series. Red Skelton returns with more of his hilarious antics. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The following teams represent St John Ambulance Cadets, two being from Marton and one from Marton Junction:—Marton: Yvonne Keystone (leader), Estelle Cairncross, Dulcie Morris, Valmai Pickford; emergency, Ursula Leeks. Marton: Annette Campbell (leader), E. Miles. June McDonald, Daphne Windleburn; emergency, Rilda Northover. Marton Junction: Patsy Goebel (leader), Rita Gorrie, Audry Hainsworth. Ruth Brown; emergency, Joeline Cameron. MARTON NAVY LEAGUE The last of the dances for the Tutaenui district’s Navy League shop comes off on Saturday next. October 17, at 8 p.m., in the Druids’ Hall, Marton. Barry’s orchestra, novelty dances, and an excellent supper should secure a good attendance. Trafalgar Day being October 21, all these efforts for the Navy, culminating in the shop itself on Tuesday, October 20, are most appropriate. TO-DAY’S ATTRACTION A reminder is given to the general public of the display of work being held this afternoon in St. Stephen’s Parish Hall, which has been done by the Women's War Committee of St. John Ambulance. 1942 APPEAL

Later donations have been received for the Marton Zone M All Purposes Appeal.

Previously acknowledged, £4581 14s 3d; Mr. Kelsey, £3 10s 6d; Mrs. Brace, 10s; N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op, Ltd. (sale of Jersey cow, donated by Mr. G. L. Marshall), £2; Mrs. E. G. Briant. £2; Card No. 41 (per Messrs. J. Caithness and N. Shelton), Messrs. J. Schulze, £2; Messrs. Whittington Bros., £10; E. S. Schultze, £lO 10s; J. H. Poppe, £1 Is; Miss D. Cash. £1; Mr. T. M. Bergen. 10s; CroftonMakirikiri shop competitions, £62 19s 6d; Baum Piano Art Union, £2 18s.— Total, £4680 13s 3d. HUNTERVILLE PATRIOTIC APPEAL PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DANCE

A big effort is being made by the ladies’ committee to stage a final entertainment for the Hunterville

patriotic appeal, in the form of a plain and fancy dress dance in the Hunterville Town Hall to-night. Prizes will be awarded for the most original, humorous and best costume for ladies and gents. Good music, supper, and floor are feature,. NAVY LEAGUE CONCERT.

At the Civic Theatre to-morrow (Thursday) night a grand concert is to be provided by leading Wanganui artists, proceeds from which are to go to the Tutaenui District Fund. The concert has been organised by Mrs. G. M. Lovegrove, well-known" in the Tutaenui District as Miss Gladys Gamman. Associated with her will be such popular artists as Mrs. Russell Scoular, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Brown, Mr. J. D. Tizard, Mr. Frank Wilkie, Beverley Le Compte, Judith Cannon and members of the Repertory Theatre. Marton and district residents are promised a rare treat at the Civic to-morrow night, commencing at 8 o’clock.