MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 39, 17 February 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY A SCOTTISH GATHERING Mr. G. Franke’s woolshed,, on BullsWanganui Road, was the scene of a real Scottish gathering at the weekend, when about 170 guests assembled uO celebrate the coming-of-age of Mr. and Mrs. D. Kinloch’s daughter Peggy. The shed was decorated with red, white and blue streamers and Scotch thistles tied with tartan bows The evening was spent in dancing to music supplied by Mr. G. Franke, Mr and Mrs. Berry, and Mr. W. Sutherland on the bagpipes, who also gave several selections on the bagpipes. After a most enjoyhhle supper provided by Mrs. D. Kinloch, the guest was presented with a lovely spray of real Scotch heather tied with tartan ribbons, by Miss Jean Coleman. The beautiful birthday cake was cut with musical honours. Mr. Fred Duncan, who acted as M.C., in a neat speech, presented Miss Peggy (who was attired in a striking floral frock) with the key on behalf of her parents. The many handsome and costly presents testified to the popularity of the young guest, who is a V.A.D. in the Wellington Hospital, and included gifts from patients in the hospital. The guest suitably responded and an enjoyable evening concluded with “Auld Lang Syne.”

THE ROYAL NAVY’S WORK Ac the meeting, of the delegates of the Rangitikei Electorate Committee, the president, Mr. J. Caithness, in speaking of New Zealand’s debt to the Armed Forces, specifically mentioned the Royal Navy, “Whose work, although not as much in evidence in this was was never greater or of more importance to the success of our offensive and defensive actions and to our safety.” DANCE IN DRUIDS’ HALL

The ladies in charge of the PorewaCliff Line-Greatford “shop” are holding a dance in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Saturday, February 20, in aid of funds for their “shop.” Old-time, modern and novelty dances wiU be featured and Mrs. Bostock’s orchestra will supply the music. RATA PATRIOTIC SOCIETY

The “shop” organised by the Rata Patriotic Society on Thursday last to provide funds for parcels for the boys overseas was a great success, although the weather was not all that patrons could desire. There was a good collection of vegetables, fruit, meat and flowers, all of which met with a ready sale.

The competitions were well patronised and were won as follows: Smoker’s stand, Mr. P. J. Smith (Rata); basket of groceries, Mr. McMahon (Mangaonoho); tea cosy, Mr. A. Gordon (Hunterville). The funds will benefit to the extent of about £3B, which is a very good effort.

The committee wish to thank all those who gave donations, and also the ladies who worked -so hard to make the “shop” the success it undoubtedly was.

It is hoped to hold a picnic in th<_ near future for the patriotic appeal and patrons can rely on the Rata Society providing a good day’s outing. PARCELS FOR BOYS OVERSEAS

Now is the time to show appreciation of what, the boys overseas are doing. There is something more than the contents of the parcel—there is (he spirit of friendship that goes with it and shows how the people of New Zealand are thinking of the boys serving overseas. Marton’s quota of parcels is 240 and the response at present is not what it should be. Families, offices and workers generally can club together and make up 10s. Better still, send individual 10s contributions along to Mr. C. C. McDonald at the Marton Borough Council, as arrangements have been made whereby the parcels will be packed. RATA HALL COMMITTEE The rebuilding of the Coronation Hall at Rata has been advanced another stage, and a meeting of interested residents will be held on Monday, February 22, at Mr. A. H. Rhodes’ residence to consider the architect’s report. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON Two characters in the person of one man will astonish the audience eo-night at tne civic Theatre, where Conrad Veidt provides another of his cinematic surprises in “Nazi Agent.” In this picture he plays a dual role as twin brothers; one a gentle, kindly man, the other a ruthless leader of a cabotage ring in a great city. So utterly dissimilar are the characters that it is difficult to believe them to bbe the same man. The story deals with a sabotage leader who enmeshes his kindly brother in his plots. There is a quarrel in which one brother accidentally shoots the other, and on the saboteur’s death his brother takes on his identity, to carry out a masquerade that breaks up the ring. RANGITIKEI BRANCH OF THE NAVY LEAGUE The Rangitikei branch of the Navy League despatched last month to Wellington headquarters the following knitted articles: 38 seamen’s jerseys, 5 pullovers, 10 balaclavas, 25 pairs sea-boot stockings, 13 pairs gloves, 20 pairs mittens, 6 caps, 37 scarves, and 52 pairs socks. In addition to the above three Rangitikei men, who have recently joined the Royal Navy, have each been given an outfit of woollen garments. The Rangitikei branch gratefully accepts £l2 for their comforts fund, donated by the Junior W.D.F.U. at Hunterville. The Rangitikei branch is to be heartily congratulated on the consistent Ynanner in which its members are making comforts for the Royal Navy. RATA-TAIHAPE BOBBY CALI POOL The annual meeting of supporters to the Rata-Taihape Bobby Calf Pool will be held in Scotts Hall, Hunterville, on Thursday, February 25, at 2 p.m. PROPERTIES FOR SALE Mr. A. G. Harris, land and estate agent, Marton, advertises particulars oi two properties that he has for sale.