MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 21, 27 January 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

A POPULAR CITIZEN MR. W. R. McNAB ENTERTAINED Members of B Company, Marton H.Q. Battalion, met on Thursday night in the Druids’ Hall to bid farewell to their company quartermaster, W. R. McNab, who is leaving the district on transfer to Pohangina. Captain G. H. Denbow presided over a good attendance of officers and members of the company. After the loyal toast was honoured, Lieut. N. Crabb proposed the toast of “B Company,” and briefly described the activities of the company since its formation. Captain Denbow renlied to the toast and thanked the members of the company for their co-operation during the past twelve months. In proposing “Our Guest, C.Q.M.S. W. R. McNab.” Captain Denbow stated that he was only voicing the opinion of all the company when he said it would have been hard to find a more efficient and capable quartermaster. His handling of the supply of hot meals to the company when out on manoeuvres was marvellous, and it had been said that one could, almost set one’s watch by the punctuality of his hot tea trailer making the rounds of the defence posts. On behalf of the members of the company Captain Denbow then presented the guest with a well-filled wallet and also an illuminated address autographed by the members of B Company. C.Q.M.S. McNab, in reply, said he was very sorry to have to sever relations with the old company. His association with the officers and men had always been a happy one, and when he saw the keenness of <he chaps in B Company it was always an incentive for him to do his best. In thanking the members for their presentation he said it would always be a reminder of the pleasant days he snent with B Company of Marton H.Q. Battalion. He particularly wished to ihank Clem Hill, who had been his “off-sider” and had proved a tower of strength. Songs and elocutionary items were rendered by R. Williams, A. J. Petrie. N. Crabb and K. Vance, and proceedings terminated with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S APPRECIATION On Tuesday morning members of the Western Rangitikei School Committee met Mr. W. McNab, when Mr. A. Poppe, secretary of the committee. presented him with a fireside chair, and expressed the appreciation of the committee of Mr. McNab’s faithful service during his six years as sol° teacher of the Western Rangitikei School. Mr. McNab suitably renlied. thanking the committee for their splendid gift and the sentiments expressed. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON Screening at the Civic Theatre, to-night, “Dangerous Moonlight, ’ dramatic British film starring Anton Walbrook, is the story of a talented Polish pianist who interrupts a successful concert tour in America, and leaves the girl he loves, so that he can go to England and fight for his country in the Polish Air Force. Sally Gray is cast in the feminine lead. The “Battle for Britain” provides the thrilling climax. The audience is taken right behind the scenes of a froni-line air station in England, during the time of the all-out German air blitz, and the film, with its tensely revealing shots of Britain’s dare-devil fighter-pilots, shows the reason why it failed so dismally. FAREWELL SOCIAL TO MR. AND MRS. W. McNAB A farewell social tendered to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McNab by members, and adherents of the Methodise Church was held in the Sunday school hall on Monday evening. After a short programme of musical items, games and competitions, 7“. e chairman. Rev. C. B. Jordan, called on the cnurch officials to say a few words. Messrs. E. Friedrich and J. Decke spoke on behalf of the circuit and rose show committee, and Mr. G. Harvey, speaking for the trust and choir, referred in eulogistic terms to the splendid services rendered by Mr. McNab as circuit steward and choirmaster, and by Mrs. McNab as organist. Miss Emens mentioned the valuable help given to the Sunday schogl by them in preparing the children for the special anniversary services

and the untiring work of Mr. McNab as superintendent. Mr. P. H. Hall also spoke in appreciative terms. Rev. C. B. Jordan presented Mr. McNab with a leather suitcase and Mrs. McNab with a leather handbag as a token of appreciation and esteem from members and adherents of the church. Mrs. Runciman was also the recipient of a beautiful bouquet as a mark of gratitude and respect, Miss Veronica Thomas making this presentation. Mr. McNab suitably replied and thanked all for their good wishes and kindness. The following gave vocal solos during the evening: Mrs. K. Eagle, Miss V. Thomas, Messrs. R. Lilly and G. Harvey. Accompanists were Mrs. Lilly and Mrs. McNab. Supper followed and a very happy gathering ended with “Auld Lang Syne.” UNRESERVED DISPERSAL SALE An important unreserved dispersal sale will be held at “Bellevue,” about one and a-half miles from Marton, at 12 noon this afternoon in the estate of the late Mr. R. E. Beckett. Sheep, cattle, horses and implements will be offered at auction by the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-op. Distributing Co.