MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 277, 23 November 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

MARTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY A SUCCESSFUL SEASON. Restrictions in travel and scarcity of benzine have continued to make it impossible for your committee to obtain the services of outside speakers, consequently only three minor functions 'have been held during the past year, viz., one Ingleneuk, Burns Night and one small dance. While war conditions obtain it seems inevitable that this quiet policy will govern the activities of your society, stated Mr. A. Stuart, chief, at the annual meeting of the Marton Scottish Society on Saturday evening. The membership of the society is 56 men. 76 ladies and 9 juniors—a total of 141. The finances of the society are in a very satisfactory state. “During the winter the dancing class committee, under the convenership of Chieftain A. Seymour, held a series of classes to teach Scottish dances. The clases were well attended and good results were obtained. The thanks of the society are due to Mrs. G. Signal, who acted as a very efficient instructor, and to Chieftain Seymour, who did all the organising, also to members of the executive committee who consistently kept the interests of the society before them. The members of the ladies’ committee, under the convenership of Mrs. W. Gow, are also deserving of special thanks for their invaluable work in taking charge of supper and kitchen arrangements for the various functions, the success of which depended largely on their loyal co-operation. Thanks are also due to the musicians who voluntarily supplied music on sundry occasions.” The report and balance-sheet were adopted. . Election of Officers.—Chief, Mr. A. Stuart, (re-elected): chieftains, Messrs. R. Wilson and W. Gow; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. W. Gibson: committee (4 vacancies), Messrs. G. Hunter, S. Wilson, J. Dallas, A. Seymour; auditor, Mr. Arthur Way; ladies’ committee, Mesdames W. Gow, A. Govenlock, A. Knox, with paid to add to the committee; dancing instructor, Mrs. G. Signal; official pipers, Messrs. A. Seymour and W. Sutherland. The Rev. James Robertson extended an invitation to the society to attend a special Scottish evening service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday. November 28. This was accepted with pleasure.

In order to raise funds for the building of a hall in Wanganui an instrumental concert, dancing and social is being arranged to take place in the Empire Hall on Wednesday, December 8, and the Marton Society decided to support the function to the test of their ability. It was recommended to the committee that “Burns Night” be celebrated, the committee to make the final arrangements. Mr. R. Wilson, who did not seek re-election as secretary and treasurer, was congratulated by Chief Alex Stuart on the excellent manner in which he had carried out his duties since the inception of the society. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chief for the interest tnat he had taken in the affairs of the society.

At the conclusion of the annual meeting dancing was indulged in by the members and friends. Piper W. Sutherland provided the bagpipe music for the Highland dances and Mr. Marks officiated at. the piano. Miss Betty Mcßeth was warmly applauded for her skipping rope item and also for her classical dance and patriotic song. Mr. J. Dallas acted as M.C. and Mr. A. Seymour as announcer. Mrs. Gow and the ladies’ committee dispensed an excellent supper. MARTON OLD BOYS’ FOOTBALL CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL DANCE The dance organised by the Marton Old Boys’ Football Club in the Empire Hall on Saturday evening proved a great success, there being a large attendance from all parts oi the district. The dance music was supplied by Wright’s orchestra from Feilding and extras were played by Misses Dawn Zajonskowski and Wilhelm and Mr. L. Barry. An excellent supper was dis-, pensed by lady supporters of the club and Mr. A. Head acted as M.C. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss ana ivir. Wilkins. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE Representatives of the Ambulance Nursing, Transport and Cadet Divisions visited Feilding on Saturday to participate in the annual inspection of the Feilding. Divisions. There a large number of all sections on paraoe, and they presented a grand. .>i"ni v. hen drawn up for inspection and the march past. The salute was ay Commissioner Dutton, of Wellington, who nad associated with him his district officers and Palmerston North district officers. In the evening a social was held, when the awards for tne year were presented. Commissioner Dutton, in his address, welcomed the unit from Marton, who, he said, were not. in his s ’-'Ct. bu, he was delighted to see a division from another district, thus tiie iriendship of St. John. The Marton representatives were billeted by the Feilding division and Superintendent R. H. Turnbull was officer in charge of the district. SALVATION ARMY JUMBLE SALE. A jumble sale will be held in the Salvation Army hall, Marton, on Friday, November 26, commencing at 2 p.m. Parcels for the sale will be greatefully received by the officers. W.W.S.A. SEWING CIRCLE. The members of the W.W.S.A. Sewing Circle held their last meeting on Tuesday, November 16, and have gone into recess until the New Year. With the help of the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance many bales of reconditioned Army clothing have been sent to headquarters and clothing and cot quilts have been sent to England. Mrs. Watts gave a delightful after-

noon tea to the workers. Several members of the W.W.S.A. committee were present. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON. “THE MEN IN HER LIFE.” One of the most fascinating love stories ever told comes to the Civic Theatre screen, Columbia’s “The Men in Her Life,” starring Loretta Young with Conrad Veidt, Dean Jagger and John Shepperd. What a cast! And ;vhat a story! Set against a colourful of theatres in the greatest cities o’f the world, it is a story throbbing with warm, human emotions . . . the life story of a lovely woman, wno discovers tnat fame counts for nought against the love and devotion of one man. BOWLING NOTES. During the week-end a rink from the Bulls Club visited Marton, comprising Rich, Stevens, Murphy and Drew, and tried conclusions with Gibbs, Goebel, Poidevin and Tilley. The game resulted in a win for the home team. On Novmeber 12 an open full rink tournament will take place on the Marton green. Five games of 11 heads. Several competition games were played. In the B singles Ball beat Selford and Hutton beat Baines. In the A singles V Hawkins beat Denbow and R. Bland beat Radich. RANGITIKEI NAVY LEAGUE. The Rangitikei Navy League notify that Christmas parcels of gifts will be received at the Rangitikei County Council Office, Marton, up to 5 p.m. to-day (Tuesday). Cakes can be obtained from Messrs. C. Whitford and F. P. Gould, or Dustin’s Ltd., Wanganui. The committee will be pleased to receive tin-lined cases from one to two feet for sending cakes, etc., overseas. Ring ’phone 5529 Marton.