MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 303, 24 December 1942, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

PRESENTATION MADE SOLDIERS ON LEAVE “Twelve months ago the war situation was not too bright, but the position has now considerably improved. Our men have had adequate training before they enter the field of action, which is a big factor in this world war. The general experience that they will gain will be of great benefit to them when they return in order to take their part in the affairs of their own country,” stated Mr. T. Ward, who presided at an afternoon tea in the Marton Borough Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon to entertain L.A.C. Roy Jones, LanceCorporal Stanley Cobham, Trooper Frank Taylor, Privates Henry Gaisford and Donald Walker, who are on special leave. Mr. Ward also appealed to the boys’ relatives and friends, when they had a few moments to spare, to drop them a line. “You canot realise the pleasure derived by the boys at receiving a few lines from home,” concluded Mr. Ward. Mr. Ward presented a money-belt, wallet and cigarettes to each of their guests and wished them a good time and a safe return to New Zealand. On behalf of St. John Ambulance Mrs. A. O. Scott presented to each of the sokliers a parcel of soldiers’ comforts. The recipients thanked the Zone M Patriotic Committee for their hospitality and gifts, which would be very handy on their trip and on the battlefield. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies’ committee and members of the council’s staff. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON No matter what the usual likes of the average film fan may be, Republic’s latest Gene Autry , musical Western, “Cowboy Serenade, ’ screening finally to-night at the Civic Theatre, is made to please even the most exacting Autry fan. Its blazing gun dare-devilry, lilting tunes, and broad farcical comedy will make an instant hit with the ticket-buyers. The screen’s most lovable, laughable iamily set out on a new adventure in •’Blondie Goes to College.” They all go to college, and what a riot that starts. Bing Crosby and Mary Martin are co-starred in the season’s most rhythmical romance. Paramount’s new show. “Rhythm on the River,” showing Christmas night only. It’s got the season's top tunes, the screen’s most irresistible romantic team, and a supporting cast headed by Basil Rathbone, Oscar Levant, Lillian Cornall. Charlev Grape win, Oscar Shaw and John Scott Trotter and his orchestra. MARTON JUNCTION WOMEN’S INSTITUTE To mark the 21st anniversary of the institute movement in New Zealand the Marton Junction Women's Institute recently held a social afternoon. The hall was tilled to capacity with members and friends, among whom were Mrs. G. Oliver and Mrs. Hamish Simpson, of the Prisoners-of-War Committee, and Mrs. D. Simpson, of the W.W.S.A. Mrs. Gregory presided and in a few well chosen words welcomed all present. After formal business had been disposed of Mrs. Gregory asked the guests of honour to come forward. These were mothers, or relatives, of soldiers serving overseas and each was presented with a beautiful shoulder spray which had been made by the Garden Circle. A monetary gift for comforts was also made to those who had relatives in prisoner of war An amusing competition was won by Mrs. J. Miles. After afternoon tea had boon served musical items xverc presented, 'the programme opened uofnrto solo, “Pomp and Circumstance.” bv Mrs. Baillie, two ’cello solos, “O Star of Eve” and “Plaisin d’Amour.” by Miss Betty Sicely, songs by Mrs. Cooper. “Lords of the Air” and '‘Marching Along the R.oad to Victory.” song by Patricia Hartigan, “A Child’s Prayer," an amusing sketch. “House-Hunting,” was given by Doreen Jurgens and Veronica Wilson. A play entitled “Potatoes” was presented by Mesdames Donovan, Cooper, Brown, Bowman, Aldrich and Baillie. A; the close of the performance the president .proposed a hearty vote of th.' iiks to all those takii.g part. The next meeting of tte institute will he on February 3, 1943. A SPECIAL APPEAL I BOMBED CHURCHES Ol ENGI.AND The following letter has been received by Rev. W. Raine, vicar of St. Stephen's Parochial District, Maidon, from the Bishop of Christchurch:— T am writing as representing the bishops of the province to ask your co-operation in an effort to send a contribution from the Church of the Province of New Zealand towards the repairs of damage done to churches in England. The damage, of course, is so vast that anything we could do here would be rather a gesture of sympathy than an attempt to grapple seriously with the problem. “Inasmuch as we have been soared so far the desperate trial of faith and morale which has faced our brethren in England this is, I am sure, the gesture we wish to make. “It would be a general acknowledgment of the debt we owe to the Old Country for the magnificent example of courage and resolution which it gave th--' world at, a moment which was critical for the whole future oi civilisation. That example was fearlessly given in full realisation of the tragic suffering which was bound to ensue. “I therefore ask the people of New Zealand to give to this fund, as may be possible for them, which we are ; raising.” In response to this request, the vicar has arranged for the offertories at St. Stephen’s and Hawkestone Road on Sunday next to be for the bombed English churches. <;OUND Advice to Ladies’ Corset Buying.—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 , ran give skilled corsetry fitting service free. — - (