MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 64, 18 March 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

PATRIOTIC APPEAL SYSTEM OF COLLECTION IN MARTON DISTRICT. At a conference of patriotic societies at Wellington, at which Messrs. T. C. Ward and C. C. McDonald represented the Zone M Patriotic Committee, an important matter that was debated was as to whether organisations such as the Red Cross society and St. John Ambulance should be allowed to make their appeals apart from the national appeal. The opinion was held that it would be a great mistake to alter the present system., where all organisations could work together. This system has worked exceedingly well, and it was decided that the present appeal should be conducted on the same lines as last year.

This information was given by the chairman, Mr. F. Purnell, at a meeting of the Zone M Patriotic Committee on Tuesday evening. There were also present Messrs. G. L. Marshall, R. T. Kelsey, F. R. H. Brice, H. H. Richardson, A. S. Coleman, F. J. Christensen, J T. Fisher, T. Barton, H. L. Grut, Mesdames G. B. Gregory, J. Thorp, J. T. Fisher, C. L. Harris, J. R. Stanford, Misses Ferens and Beckett and Mr. C. C. McDonald (hon. secretary). The action of the executive committee in altering the boundary of Zone M from the Wangaehu River to the Turakina River was approved. A letter was read from G. P. Anderson, from overseas expressing thanks for the parcel received, which was appreciated. A letter was received from an orchestra from a military camp offering their services in aid of any patriotic function or dance in Marton, and afto a discussion it was decided to hold over the offer for future consideration.

A circular letter was received from the Wellington Provincial Patriotic Committee, detailing the aims and objects of patriotic activities during 1943, and supplying particulars of the budget for this period and also the district quotas. Marton’s quota is £4lOB.

The question of the method of appeal to be made to the Marton district public was discussed and circulars compiled by the chairman and secretary were read and approved. A circular letter was received from the Wellington Provincial Patriotic Committee with reference to an appeal" from the Kiwi Concert Party 41 the Middle East for costumes. The opinion was that there were costumes suitable in Marton and the letter was received.

The present appeal for Marton’s quota is to start at once and will finish on September 30, 1943. UNITED SERVICES CLUB

APPRECIATION OF VISITORS A committee meeting of the United Services Club was held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms on Tuesday, March 16. Mrs. G. B. Gregory presided over Mesdames Jordan, Robertson, W. Raine, G. G. Oliver, K. Carlyle, Holder, J. Stanford, Tipping, F. Christensen, Duncan Simpson, Newell and J. Fisher. It was decided that a street sign should be put up over the pavement and the flag left over the street. A gas fire has been installed in the big room, thanks to the generosity of St. John Nursing Division. Although it was found that the Patriotic Board could not supply cigarettes, it was decided that a small supply should be available for sale. A letter of thanks was received from the Home Guard for hospitality extended to them and Sergt.-Major Hulme, V.C. The Lutheran Church has expressed a wish to help in servicing the club, and Mrs. Heidrich has been made a member of the committee and three days allotted to them. The meeting learned with regret that Mrs. Jordan is leaving the district and extended to her their good wishes for her work in her new home. The committee wishes to thank the public for their generous support of the club and for their donations of food, which are always acceptable. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3. The visitors’ book and remarks show that the club is much appreciated by the many men who visit it. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON

With George Raft and Joan Bennett sharing stellar honours and a strong supporting cast featuring Walter Pidgeon, Gladys George, Lloyd Nolan and June Knight, “The House Across the Bay” now shows at the Civic. The new film production is based on an original story by Myles Connolly, and the central figure in the picture is Brenda Bentley, played by Miss Bennett. The supporting picture, “Shepherd of the Ozarks,” brings again those simple mountain people, Weaver Bros, and Elviry in another down-to-earth tale—a happy story of what happens when these mountain folk mistake army manoeuvres for an invasion and “attack the enemy.” FEILDING ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The Feilding St. John Ambulance is to be congratulated on the splendid appeal for an emergency ambulance for Feilding and district. The total amount collected to date is £866 Ils 4d. During the week-end a bowling tournament between Feilding Oroua Clubs was held. The fund will prolit by about £lO from entry fees, both the leading teams—Davidson’s and Roach’s—returning trophy money to the fund. FURNITURE SALE

Instructed by Mr. K. Wilson, the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-op. Distributing Co. will hold a sale of firstclass furniture in the showroom, Lower High Street, Marton, on Friday, March 19, at 1.30 p.m. BOWLING NOTES On Saturday the semi-finals of the full-rink championship will be played on the Marton green, also the three pairs match for the Presidents’ Cup between Marton and Bulls. During the week-end a local tourney on the Ponsonby draw will take place, commencing at 9.30 a.m. MAYOR’S PARCEL FUND Previously acknowledged, £l9 ss; in memory of C.R.S., £10; Mr. A. S. Coleman, £1; total, £3O ss. MAGISTRATE S COURT On the information of the police Henry Trevor Donaldson was charge i with being in possession of liquor in the vicinity of a dance hall on February 10. There was no appearance of defendant and Mr. A. Coleman, S.M., entered a conviction and a tine of £5 and costs Ils. For supplying liquor after hours to two guests in the White Hart Hotel the proprietor was fined the minimum of £lO and costs 10s. The magistrate stated that it, was an unfortunate case but the War Regulations had fixed the minimum fine at £lO.