MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 205, 31 August 1943, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

MARTON HOME GUARD BATTALION B COMPANY "SMOKO.” In order to maintain x the good comradeship that has emanated from the parades and demonstrations organised by the Home Guard Battalion, B Company held a smoke concert in the Druids’ Hall on Saturday evening, nearly 100 guardsmen being entertained. A most convivial evening was spent in 'honouring toasts, musical selections, song and story. Captain G. H. Denhow presided. Opening with the National Anthem, the “2nd N.Z.E.F.’’ was proposed by the chairman, who extended a hearty welcome to its members, stating that they were proud of those members : who had taken such a prominent part »n the Middle East and South Pacific. R.S.M. C. Chapman, Staff-Sergt. Ray Winchcombe, Sergt. D. Hawkins and Cornl. A. Bush were coupled with the toast. “Marton H.G. Battalion” was proposed by Mr. C. M. Holdaway, who referred to the first parade of the Home Guard in the Marton Park, when the men knew nothing about the modern training, and those with a knowledge were at a disadvantage. He paid a tribute to the late Captain L. Duckworth, who had brought. the battalion to a 'high state of efficiency, also to the difficulties that had to be surmounted in the learning of coastal defence with a shortage of rifles, etc., which had arrived later. One of the finest results that had come out of the Home Guard was the splendid comradeship that now existed. Captain R. W. Turner proposed “E.P.S. and Kindred Services,” referring to the splendid work accomplished by the* splendid work accomplished by the E.P.S. under Mr. C. C. McDonald’s reign as organising secretary and to the wonderful work of ‘the women’s organisations. Mr. C. C. McDonald replied, thanking the proposer for his appreciative remarks regarding the E.P.S. organisation, which would, he . thought, have carried out their job in an efficient manner if their services had been required. “The Guides (Gestapo)” was proposed by Mr. K. Vance, and replied to by Lieut. J. Bramm, and “Old Soldier Home Guardmen” by Lieut. N. Crabb and responded to by Mr. F. H. B. Walker. Dir T the evening vocal items were rendered by Messrs. R. Lilly, K. Williams and Dr. R. A. Church; skit, by E. Green and piano-accordeon selections by G. Franke; Messrs. R. Lilly and G. H. Denbow presided at the piano. A pleasant and convivial evening concluded with “Auld Lang Syne.”

BONNY GLEN DISTRICT DANCE The dance organised by the Bonny Glen district of the combined shop for funds for the Mayor’s Soldiers’ Comforts Fund in the Empire Hall on Saturday evening proved a great success a profit of £3O 18s being made. Mr. T. Hartley’s orchestra provided bright music and Mrs. Bostock assisted with an extra. The Monte Carlo was won by Mr. Simpson and Miss Jones, and the spot waltz by Mr. Muir and Miss Allen. An embroidered lady’s bag was won by Miss D. Calver, and the dinner by Miss Coleman. The ladies’ committee dispensed an excellent supner and Mr. A. Gracie acted as M.C. RATA-PUTORINO W.D.F.U. SPRING SHOW IN SEPTEMBER The August meeting of the RataPutorino W.D.F.U. was held at Mrs. A. Rhodes’ home, there being a fair attendance. Two letters were read from soldiers serving overseas in appreciating parcels sent bv the branch. It was decided to hold the spring show in the Silverhope Hall on September 8- All entries are 'to be in by 1.30 p.m. Mrs. Watkins, of Wanganui, will also give a lecture on compost heaps. Mrs. Cannon gave a most instructive demonstration on the making of gloves. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “TEXAS” TO-DAY

A motion picture said to move with the speed of a blazing bullet, “Texas," at the Civic Theatre to-day, describes that historic period in America’s development when the Kansas Pacific Railroad finally reached Abilene, Kansas, and Texas cattlemen battled their way through 1000 miles of bandit-ridden country to deliver to the railhead their beef on the “Texas” describes, as well, the stirring struggles of reckless men and fearless women to carve life, love and fortune out of the newly-won frontier. William Holden and Glenn Ford are seen as youthful adventurers, trigger-quick to defend freedom and defy injustice; Miss Trevor is seen as the fighting, vixenish daughter of the plains who finds difficult choosing between the two. Others in the cast include George Bancroft, Edgar Buchanan. Don Beddoe, Williard Robertson and Addison Richards. DAFFODIL AND SPRING FLOWER SHOW The annual daffodil and spring flower show, in conjunction with Marton Parochial District Guild, will be held in the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Tuesday, September 21. Schedule. can now be obtained on application to Mr. Alan Gibson, secretary (telephone 2150, Marton). RUGBY FOOTBALL

An interesting game of Rugby was played on the Marton Park on Saturday between Marton Old Boys and Bulls Thirds, which resulted in a draw, each side scoring three points. This is the fourth occasion on which these teams have drawn. Mr, A. Ward made an efficient referee. SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI DANCE. The South Makirikiri district of ths combined “shop,” to be held in November for the Mayor’s Soldiers' Parcels Fund, are holding a dance in Mr. G. Franke’s woolshed, Bulls-Tura-kina Road, on Saturday, September 4. These dances are very popular. FIRE BRIGADE DANCE. The Marton Fire Brigade will hold a dance in the Empire Hall on Saturcay, September 4. in aid of the Brigade’s funds. First-class music, novelty, modern and old-time dances are assured to patrons. GARDENING DEMONSTRATION BY MISS COCKS-JOHNSTON

Miss Cocks-Johnston will be lecturing at Miss Fullerton-Smith’s, Calico Line Marton, to-day, Tuesday, August 31. x x urn 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a practical demonstration of general gardening and pruning, and from 2 to 4 p.m. a lecture on ‘‘Preservation of Fruit." If wet. Miss Johnston will give a demonstration by lantern slides of her morning’s work. Miss Cooks-Johnston’s profession has taken her round the world with many and varied experiences. Born in the lovely Cotswold Hills, Gloucester,, England, she received her early education in Cheltenham and continued her chosen studies at Studley College of Horticulture, in Warwick, taking the necessary examinations passing on to take Royal Horticultural Society examinations. A desire to see something of the world took Miss J-ohnston to South Africa where she worked in schools in various parts and finally worked lor a millionaire in Capetown. Her

job was to supervise the growing of Howers, among them 2l)U0 choice roses no less, and to arrange the flowers in the lovely home, all of which had been quite interesting. Seeking fresh field’s to conquer, Miss Johnston came to New Zealand about five years ago and worked at the Botanical Gardens ill Christchurch, doing propagation research, and for the past four years she has been engaged as tutor of gardening under the Adujt Education Scheme. MARTON JUNCTION LABOUR SOCIAL CLUB. A very successful social and dance, organised by the above club, to welcome Corporal Freeman, Labour candidate for Rangitikei, was held in the Rifle Club Hall on Saturday evening. The programme consisted of dancing interspersed with items by local talent and Miss Peggy Freeman’s Highland Fling and tap-dancing which was greatly appreciated. After the supper dance. Mrs. C. Dunn, president, introduced Corporal Freeman, who briefly replied and thanked those present for their warm welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Wales won the Monte Carlo waltz and a competition went to Mr. Blockley. Mr. L. Barry supplied the music during the evening, and Mr. Sutherland, of Bulls, was piper for the Highland Fling. The ladies’ committee supplied a dainty supper.