MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 219, 16 September 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

ROTARY CLUB DISTRICT GOVERNORS’ ASSEMBLY. Monday's meeting of the Rotary Ciuu was almost waony devoteu io uij report of the president, Koiarian jocecney, supplemented by t.iose oi inc vicc-preoiujiiL iKolax.aji waruy and lac secretary (Koiarian ixingaon.) inc president said he wished it hac. been pussioie ror every member ot inc ciuo io ijc present a,i tne assembly, which was an education as wen as an inspiration, it was impossible, ne said, io convey al second Dana more laan a very sm.an measure o± tne eitect that me assemoly nad on tne SO delegates present, ihis was conducted in tin atmosphere of iricndliness, nelplulness and good will, rhe addresses delivered would later be cyciostyiea and circulated to cluos, and it was intended to read them at some future meet.ng or meetings. he considered Padre Newell’s thoughiiui'adaiess * vvnat’s tne matter with John.' was tne nigh light oi tne assemoly. It was a masteny conLriuution, wnicii provokea coiistructive thought in the minus of its hearers. president Beechey referred to several oi tne impromptu speeches delivered on the topics introduced, whicn, ne said, were oi a hign standard. The social side oi the meeting was not neglected, and delegates attended tne Wellington Clubs ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening. Group discussions provided opportunities for clubs representatives to express their views on matters not provided for in the order paper. m conclusion, the speaker said, that it had been a great privilege to attend tne asemoiy as a delegate and particularly as a delegate oi the newly* lormea Marton Cluu. Vice-president T. Ward added his impressions ot the assembly. He gave some points that arose at the group discussion of the assembled vice-presi-dent delegates and stated that the wnole of the speeches and activities of the assemoly were on a particularly high plan. He thanked tne club for having oeen one oi its delegates at me assemoly.

Secretary Rick Kingdon emphasised tnat tne assemoly stressed the importance of youth work among Rotary Clubs, in addition to other activities. He too, had derived much benefit from attending the assembly. Earlier in the proceedings President Beechey, on behalf of the club, presented tne Sergt.-at-Arms, Rotarian Ken Fowler, who was recently married, with an original water-coi-our as a small token oi the esteem and affection in which he and his wile were held by club members. Ln responding Rotarian Ken said he and his wife were very grateful tor the club’s good wishes and would greatly prize the memento of them which he had just received. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The foilowing report on the finances of St. Andrews Presbyterian Cnurcn was read at the annual meeting last week:—The year just concluded was a record one financially, the total revenue passing the £lOOO mark for the first lime in the history of the charge, showing an advance of £75 on 1942, and about 50 per cent, increase on he average of 1939-40-41 years.” Special mention was made oi Mr. L. Mcindoe’s work as treasurer in connection with the ottering in lieu oi. the flower show, which produced over £2s2—a record amount. Payments to ministers and other_ objects totalled £175, plus at least. £75 which did not. go through church accounts, though contributed by members ot the

congregation, making a total of £250. In spite ot the deficiency ot £4O last year, the net result of the last three years’ working has been a surplus oi £2OO, which has placed matters on a tooting which ought to be maintained in future, and even improved. QUICK LORRY SALE. On account of the unavoidable absence of Miss M. Beckett, the quick lorry sale on Tuesday was conducted by Miss Rosa Beckett. “ CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “REMEMBER PEARL HARBOUR” Ever since the dastardly attack by the Japanese, all have been waiting for a picture like “Remember Kean Harbour,” at the Civic Theatre. Combining a stirring salute to Americas valiant armed forces with an exciting story of action and romance, “Remember Pearl Harbour” will thrill from start to finish. Heading the impressive cast are Donald M. Barry, Fay McKenzie, and Alan Curtis. Everybody will enjoy “Remember Peari Harbour”—enjoy it as a tribute to heroes and enjoy n as a dramatic story played by an exciting cast. The associate reaiure, “wildcat,” starring Richard Arlen and Arline Judge, is a thrilling tale of the oilfields. METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY There were good congregations at botn services at tne Manon ivreinouisi Cnurcn on bdnaay to celebrate tne ' 50th anniversary Ol worsnip in tne present cnurcn building, me Rev. E. B. Chambers, oi Wanganui, was the* preacner on both occasions, his morning subject being Tne Remnant” and m tne evemng “Tne Relevance of the Cnurcn. Mrs. K. Eagle was the evening soloist. a cnurcn anniversary social was held cn Monday nignt. Rev. r’. n. Parker was in the chair ana during the evening matters pertaining to the present church fife and work were introduced by Mr. George Harvey, trust secretary, and Mr. John Decke, circuit steward. It was announced tnat arrangements had been made to proceed with the work of altering, repairing and painting of the church. Miss V. Thomas and Mr. G. Harvey gave much appreciated vocal solos uuring tne course o. the evening. The evening was brought to a close by Lie singing of the Doxology, and the Benediction pronounced oy Rev. F. H. Parker. ; SIRES OF THE SEASON , Mr. J. Green, Marton Junction, notifies breeders that the thoroughbred .stallion King Lu will be at their service during the present season. King Lu is by Lucullus 12 (imp.— Shower Gold (2) and is a beautifully moulded brown horse of size and substance. standing 16 hands 3ain. King Lu was the winner of 15 races of the value of £5255.