MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 60, 13 March 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

COMING-OF-AGE SOCIAL MISS GLORIA VALERIE PICKFORD The coming-of-age of Miss Gloria Valerie Pickford was celebrated with a social and dance in the Parish Hall, Marton, on Thursday evening, when there were over 100 guests present. The popularity of the guest of honour was reflected in the numerous useful and ornamental gifts that were neatly displayed. Miss Pickford has been a member of the Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance for five years, and during that period she was successful in passing all the examinations that fitted her to take her place as a nurse in the Wanganui Hospital, where she has been on duty for the past nine months, with credit to herself and St. John Ambulance. Visitors were present from Waipukurau, Wellington, Rata and Hunterville, and Wanganui was represented by Nurses E. James, G. Mitchell, M. Lowry, and M. Granville-Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Fear and Miss A. Gilmour. Mr. James Gibson made an excellent M.C. and vocal items were furnished by Mr. R. C. Ball, Mr. G. Harvey, Miss V. Thomas, and Miss Z. Harvey, and a trio by Messrs. R. C. Ball, G. Harvey and J. Gibson. A choir competition was well staged, the hall being divided into four choirs under the conductorship of Messrs. C. Harvey, J. Decke, R. C. Ball and J. Gibson. After five minutes to select their song and practice, the choirs appeared on the stage under their conductors and gave a really good performance. Mr. G. Fear acted as adjudicator and Mr. G. Harvey's choir were declared the winers and the conductor presented with a medallion. The winning selection was “Rose O’Dea,” and was well rendered. The “Two Chairs” competition provoked much laughter. The programme was interspersed with dances to music supplied by Mr. G. Wells.

During supper, dispensed by the ladies, the audience was addressed by Mr. G. Harvey, representing the church, Mr. A. Way (St. John Ambulance), Mr. G. Fear (Wanganui nurses), and Mr. E. Pickford, who congratulated Miss Pickford on the wonderful reception that had been accorded her and the good work that she was carrying on for the benefit and welfare of mankind.

Mr. H. Pickford presented his daughter with a gold key brooch as the “key of freedom.” Miss Pickford’s reply was most instructive, traversing her work as a nurse, and extending her hearty thanks to all kind friends for their handsome gifts and flattering remarks.

The Birthday cake, with its 21 candles, was cut by the guest ana partaken of by all present. A happy evening terminated with the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and the National Anthem. MARTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY

A committee meeting of the Marton branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s Rooms on Wednesday, March 17, at 8 p.m., when important business will be considered. MARTON JUNCTION WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

The annual meeting of the Marton Junction Women’s Institute was held on March 3, Mrs. Gregory presiding over a good attendance. The report of the secretary stated that eleven meetings had been held during the year and thanks were given to all who had contributed to their success. The financial report read by the treasurer showed a credit balance.

The reports of the garden and sewing circle were also read and eulogistic reference was made to the work done.

Patriotic work for the year included 308 hussifs, 166 knitted articles, 151 hospital comforts, 3 camouflage nets, also eight pounds had been collected for soldiers’ parcels. Mrs. Emens, an enthusiastic member of the knitting circle, was presented with a gift from the committee in recognition of her splendid effort in handing in over 100 knitted soldiers’ comforts.

The points prizes were won by Mrs. Slight 1, Mrs. S. Lewis 2, Mrs. Montgomery 3.

Mrs. Gregory was re-elected president. The committee for the coming year is as follows: Mesdames Ambuse, Bowman. Brown, Donovan, Gibson, Slight, Tarry, and Miss Gorrie; hon. secretary, Mrs. Hem pieman; hon. treasurer, Mrs. C. Humphreys. Mrs. Slight presented Mrs. Gregory with a beautiful box of flowers. In acknowledging the gift, Mrs. Gregory thanked the committee and individual members for their co-opera-tion through the year. Floral sprays were presented to three retiring committee members,

Mesdames Dowling, Johnston, Matthews; also to the secretary and treasurer.

Mrs. Cooper contributed two vocal items. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Adams, Baillie, Brant, Brock, and Black. MARTON PATRIOTIC “SHOP” On Tuesday next, March 16, the Marton “shop” season opens with an effort for the current patriotic appeal by the Porewa-Cliff Line-Greatford district. Included in this is the east side of Broadway. It is hoped that a good total towards the appeal will bt forthcoming. Particularly good “mystery” oarcels will be on hand and a specialty is being made of cooked food and savoury delicacies. A supply of rose hip syrup is being prepared and mothers should note this. Tea and lunch will be available in the shop in McDonald’s building. VIOLA BARKER SCHOOL OF DANCING With the 1943-44 dancing season opening, the Viola Barker School of Dancing draws attention to the fact that the studio is open and private dancing lessons may be arranged. Provision has been made for couples to share lessons in order to practise together. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON Hardy Family enthusiasts will have a new picture to cheer about in the latest of the group, “Life Begins For Andy Hardy,” at the Civic Theatre to-day. This picture strikes one of the most important notes ever to be introduced in these pictures, principally the problems that face a youngster upon graduation from high school. Whether to go on to college or go to work -is the problem that faces Andy, as it faces so many other youngsters. Andy chose to leave home and work for a month, to thus make a clearer decision. What happens when he cuts family ties to go to New York, get a job, and go out on his own, makes for one of the most gripping as well as entertaining films of the group. ADDRESSES IN GOSPEL HALL

A series of addresses will be given in the Gospel Hall, Marton, by Mr. F. H. Bush, of Auckland, starting to-morrow, at 7 p.m., the subject being “Living Words Spoken in World's Crisis.” Tuesday, March 16, at 7.30 p.m., the subject will be “The Anointing, Sealing and Earnest of the Spirit”; Thursday, Martjh 18, “The Baptism and Filling of the Spirit.” A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to listen to these addresses.