MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 88, Issue 36, 12 February 1944, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE MARTON NURSING CADETS Although not before the public as much as the Nursing Division of St. John, the junior nurses are a very', keen and efficient organisation and a valuable asset to the Marton St. John Ambulance. The enthusiasm shown at their first parade on Thursday night, is, we hope, a fore-runner of many successful evenings. Practical work in the first aid and home nursing being the main principle of the work,] made interesting for girls of the cadet age, is given by experienced persons who hold senior qualifications, but as well the girls arrange and hold social functions. Grand Prior’s Badges, the highest award for cadets, ; is the aim of those attending, and « these badges are obtained by cadets . acquiring tests in twelve varied examinations. At the parade on Thursday evening the cadets, looking very attractive in their smart grey uniforms, held : their own committee meeting. Th? ' cadet superintendent, Mrs. G. Harvey, □resided over the meeting, and the following members were elected as officers and n.co.’s: Section leaders, B. White and R. Gorrie; cadet sergeant, 1 Ursula Leeks; treasurer, Lady Cadet Officer Mrs. Hillsdon. ( Mrs. Baxter gave the cadets a short « address on the aids and principles of 1 St. John and regretted that Mrs. Hills- , don had found it necessary to resign 1 the position of cadet superintendent, as she had given splendid service to t the Cadet Division. Mi£. G. Harvey, who takes over the 1 control of the girls, also expressed her 1 thanks to Mrs. Hillsdon, who would \ now be their lady cadet officer and < treasurer. After the meeting the officers pro- < vided supper during the informal i social evening. i The next parade will be held on Tuesday evening in the Scout Hall, < Broadway. i Marton Division. J All members are requested to attend a parade at the social hall, Marton Junction, on Monday, February 14, at 7.45 p.m. New members will be cordially welcomed. TO-NIGHT’S DANCE POSTPONED Owing to counter attractions the dance advertised for to-night at the Empire Hall has been postponed till Saturday, February 19. * CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “MY SISTER EILEEN” If it’s laughter you’re after, hop right over to the Civic Theatre, where Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, and Janet Blair are cavorting in Columbia’s hilarious comedy hit, “My Sister ' Eileen,” the uproarious movie version j of the famous stage comedy that rocked Broadway for two years. For- 1 get your cares! Forget the dishes in ' the sink! See “My Sister Eileen,” ’ the merriest mirthquake that has hit ! your town in years. NATIONAL SAVINGS For the 121st successive week the i Victory flag was flying at the Marton 1 Post Office on Friday morning as an ; indication that the National Savings j quota had been obtained. RANGITIKEI NAVY LEAGUE 1 The Rangitikei Navy League has ■, despatched the following knitted gar- . ments to headquarters: 17 pairs sea- • boo: stockings, 42 pairs socks, 20 ! pairs gloves, 6 pullovers, 15 seamen s ' jerseys, 17 balaclavas, and 3 scarves. ; It is very much regretted that the Wellington Navy League Sea Cadets’ ( visit to Marton and Hunlerville has < had to be postponed owing to travel restrictions. It is hoped that they 1 will pay the promised visit later on s in the year. 1 M.U.1.0.0.F. ! A meeting of the Loyal Marton j Lodge was held in the Druids’ Hall, i Marton, on Wednesday, N.G. Sis. J. 3 Jenkins presiding. A letter was received from the • Loyal Hawera Lodge with regard to < their new benefit, which will be dis- ■ cussed at the district conference on < Tuesday, February 15. Bro. Gill presented another ' M.U.L E.S. leaflet, which, among other , interesting items, contained informa- ‘ tion about the Credit Union’s first bal- ‘ ance-sheet, which disclosed a very ! satisfaciory dividend for shareholders. A social committee meeting follow- ‘ ed, when the members decided to hold a “Growlers’ Night” after the next ' meeting on the 23rd, and to have a quoits competition the following lodge ! night on March 8. After the meeting the members participated in a ritual competition, with an interval for supper. WOMEN’S DIVISION At the last committee meeting of the Marton branch of the W.D.F.U. there were present: Mrs. Bayley (in the chair), Mesdames Honeyman Gorringe, Wood, Christensen, A. Marshall, Allen, W. Stevens, Simpson and Cash. Mrs. Stevens reported that the W.D. had undertaken the sewing stall for the Merchant Navy Shop recently held in Marton. The next provincial meeting will be held at Massey College on March 6. A letter was read irom the welfare officer regarding homes for school girls. Anybody able to accommodate these girls is asked to communicate with Miss Gorrie, who will give all particulars. A letter was also read from the hospitality bureau in WellingtO’n, asking for acommodation for returned men o r the services who need a quiet holiday in the country. Anybody willing to take one or more of these men is : asked to write to the hospitality bureau Manners Street, Wellington. It was decided to hold a garden party in aid of the local W.D. funds and the Rest Home at Palmerston North, and Mrs. Gorringe kindly offered her home. This will be held on Tuesday, February 29, from 2 o’clock and members are asked to help in any wav they can. There will be a bring and buy’stall, afternoon tea and competitions. Entrance will be free, but a charge for afternoon tea will be made.