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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 296, 16 December 1942, Page 2

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MARTON PARK LIGHTING REPLACING DECAYED POLES Owing to the decayed state of the poles in the Marton Park that carry the electric lighting system for evening sports meetings, the question of replacing these poles was discussed at a meeting of the executive committee of the Marton Athletic Club on Monday evening. Mr. C. Stafford, president, stated that the decayed poles were a menace to the lighting system, as there was a possibility that if the poles came down it would cause a pood deal of damage to the overhead bulbs, which are now almost unobtainable. As it was stated that the WanganuiRangitikei Electric-Power Board would not erect bluegum poles, he had made arrangements for the purchase of six macrocarpa poles at £2 each, which could be placed in a convenient place for transport, to the park. As the club had spent a considerable sum in installing the electric light in the park it would not be good policy to allow the system to get into a more dangerous state than what it was at present. Members present supported the president in his remarks and the secretary was instructed to write to the Marton Borough Council soliciting their assistance in the replacement of the poles. Mr. C. Stafford presided over Messrs. G. Thomson, C. Henderson. A. Head. W. Sanders, A. Smart and F. Harper. W.D.F.U. REST HOME Mrs. J. A. Harris. Turakina Valley, and Mrs. Duncan Simpson, Marton, attended the committee meeting of the Women’s D’vision Rest Home at Palmerston North on Wednesday, December 10. They reported that guests i continue to come from all parts of New Zealand and all praise* the home , for its comfort and the kindness and skill of the matron. Miss Salisbury. MARTON BOWLING CLUB The first and second rounds of the open championship singles were finalised on the Marton green on Monday evening, with the following results:— A. Tilley, S. Goebel. A. Poidevin, R. Bland (tv.o lives); R. Lewis, T. Barton, J. Kilpatrick. W. Ham- r, A. Caverhill, O. Brabyn, A. Todd, JHawkins (one life). CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON In “So Ends Our Night,” screening at. the Civic Theatre to-night Eric Maria Remarque, author of “All Quiet on the Western Front,” creates a stirring story of fugitives from Nazi Germany, a story aflame with the blaze of courage and adventureus romance. The story is presented by a great cast of top notch stars, including Fredric March, Margaret Sullivan, Frances Dee, Glenn Ford. Anna Sten and Erich von Stroheim. Fredric March is said to give a virile performance of an Aryan’s fate in Germany when his sympathies are anti-Nazi. He is depicted as one of the wandering fugitives from country to country without a passport, eternally evading the Gestapo. PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL The Presbyterian Sunday School held its breaking-up party on Monday. Before tea a “Lolly Man” had bags of sweets tied to his coat anu ran round the Marton Park, the children chasing after him to get a bag. They also played games. After tea the hall was packed for the concert. The primary department opened with a demonstration of "Sunday School on a Sundav morning.” Mrs. Petersen led the children in Scripture memory work, and Miss Isla Parkinson presided at the piano. The secondary department rendered sketches, songs, music dialogue, and pianoforte solos, Mrs. R. C. Ball playing the accompaniments. Father Christmas arrived laden with balloons, which he handed to the children. Prizes were then given for attendance, memory work and conduct. The church attendance prizes were also presented by the Rev. J. Robertson, after which he thanked the parents and friends for their attendance, and the Sunday School teachers and Mr. R. C. Ball (superintendent) for their work on Sundays. The evening closed with prayer. OBITUARY MR. W. J. LEWIS The death occurred in Wanagnui on Saturday last of Mr. W. J. Lewis in his 77th year. Mr. Lewis came out to New Zealand with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis, of Greatford. After leaving school he worked for Mr. D. Campion on the training track at Parewanui. but increasing weight forced him to give up riding. With the late Mr. H. Goile he carried on contract ploughing around Marton and later joined Mr. M. Marr’s shearing gang and was one of the

best blade shearers in the district. He was also associated with Mr. J. Waring in the good old threshing mill days. About 30 years ago he mar aged the Aberfeldy Station for Mr. N. Fitzherbert, and also worked for Mr. W. S. Glenn for a few years, eventually retiring to live in Wanganui. About six months ago he underwent an operation, from which he did not recover. A private funeral took place at Wanganui on Monday, the Ven. Archdeacon J. R. Young conducting the service at the chapel and at the graveside. The pall-bearers were C. Lewis (son), Geoige and Norman (brothers), R. Lewis, C. Sharpe (nephews) and W. Bell. The surviving relatives are Mrs. Lewis and one son, two brothers (George and Norman, of Marton), Mrs. Goile (Kakariki), Mrs. J. Jones (Levin), Mrs. H. Jones (Gonville), and Mrs. H. Kitney (Ratana) are sisters. QOUND Advice to Ladies’ Corset Buyjn g._Buy when and where you can from present stocks held by retailers. Rubber difficulties forbid the reproduction of old qualities and values. Lloyds Ltd., Marton, claim to hold big stocks of Berlei products and can give skilled corsetry fitting service free.