MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 213, 8 September 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

BUSY DAY AT RAILWAY STATION 'lhe Marton Railway Station presented a busy appearance during Thursday afternoon and evening, in addition to the ordinary morning and evening trains, the whole of the staff were kept on the move with the arrival of the New Piymouth-Weiling-ton express, followed by a special troop train at 2.50 from Wellington, which was fully loaded with service men and women and included about 20 services personnel for Marton. Between 6 and 8 o’clock in the evening two special troop trains, two express trains, a railcar, and six ordinary trains were despatched up to time. It is estimated that there were from 500 to 700 pasengers on the troop and express trains.

Great cred t is due to the whole of the staff from the stationmaster (Mr. A. Charlton) and chief clerk (Mr. J. Jobberns) down to the porters, who handled the traffic with the assistance of the train and shunting staffs in an efficient, manner that appealed to all those that were travelling. It was a great ,iob well done. Hockey enthusiasts were in strong force to give the Rangitikei Women’s Hockey Association’s team a good send-off to Auckland, where they will compete in the Dominion tourney. The refreshment rooms had a busy time, but under the management, of Mr. Hausman, the staff managed to deal with all the demands thai were made, with promptitude and with satisfaction. FANCY DRESS DANCE. Following the successful children’s plain, fancy ana masked dances comes the adult function of the same nature, which is to be held on Wednesday next in the Victory Hall, commencing at 8 o’clock. The dance is under the direction of St. John Ambulance and their efforts are always popular. Patrons should get busy and arrange their fancy costumes. It cs realised that owing to there not being an adult fancy dress for the past few years, there may not be many elaborate costumes, but patrons can rest assured of a good night’s entertainment, and even if a costume is not available masks or plain dress will not be barred. METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

The Methodist Church, Marton, celebrated its 52nd. anniversary and the 77th. anniversary of Methodism in Marton last week-end.

Sunday services were conductd by the Rev. Cyril Robinson, who delivered addresess on “Church Life and What it means to the Individual.” At the morning service Miss Powell and the children’s choir, assisted by M-isses L. and D. Flowers, rendered some very pleasing music. At. the evening service two solo items were given by Mrs. K. Eagle and Mr. S. M. Freeman.

On Monday evening the services were brought to a close with a social hour when items were rendered by Misses L. and D. Flowers, M:ss V. Thomas, and Mrs. K. Eagle. The secretary of the Trust announced that. £32 had been received by way of special anniversary donations. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. Following arc the scores at this week’s shoot of the Marton Miniature Rifle Club with handicaps added.—J. Adam, E. Hunt jnr.. H. Bailey. W. McKinnon 100; R. Hayes, F. Ambrose, W. Munro, A. Nitschke, A. Carson, 99; P. Gibbs, T. Whale, E. Miller. 98; N. Dixon. N. Whale, H. Coles, 97; E. Hunt. J. Danvers, 96; W. Higginson, E. Green, 95; J. Twigg, 94; W. Fulcher, 93; R. Munro, 92; C. Aitken, 91; T. Ba:Hie, 90; F. Hughes. 89; R. Hausman. 85; J. McKinnon, 79. HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB.

A stroke competition for the Tolley Cup will be played this (Saturday) afternoon. Following is the draw: Crutchley v. Denbow, Stroud v. Ball, Murrow v. Twigg, Pond v. Rofe, Kilpatrick v. Williams. Charlton v. Domjnett, Gronn v. Still. A. Gracie v. Mensforth. Fogelberg v. Smith, B. Gracie v. R. Todd, A Bush v. R. Pai ker Aitken v . Mildenhall. Jewell and Darby. A competition for the Smith Button win be played during the week-end. LUTHERAN CHURCH CONFIRMATION SERVICE The service in lhe Lutheran Church on Sunday morning will be a special sei vice during which a class of youths, after a comprehensive course‘of instruction in the principles of the Christian faith, will solemnly dedicate themselves to the service of God in the rite of Confirmation, after which they will be admitted to their first communion. The rite will be administered by the pastor loci. MARTON TABLE TENNIS. CLUB On Thursday evening, members witnessed the best exhibition of table tennis they have seen this year, when Mr. B. Crutchly defeated Mr. P. Gilbert. in the final of the men’s championship by 3 to 1. Owing to a family bereavement the ladies semi-final and final has been postponed until next Thursday, Sepicmbei 13.

The teams to play the Halcombe Club on Tuesday night next at Halcombe are:—Ladies: Mrs. Ball, Miss Down. Miss Huntpr. Mrs. Whitcombe, Miss Scolt, Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Wilson, Miss G. Smythe; men: R. Ball, M. Gilbert, T. Dommett, C. Darby, N. Beazley, G. Hunter. F. Hughes B. Crutchly. The Junction players will assemble at Hie home of Mrs. Wilson (outside) at 7 p.m. and town members are to assemble at Preece’s garage at 7 p.m. Anyone not able to *go please notify the club captain. PALESTINE The speaker at, the Gospel Hail, Hereford Street, on Sunday night is Mr. W. J. Clapharn. Mr. Clapham has spent many years in missionary work in Palestine and is a very interesting speaker. W.D.F.U. BONNY GLEN-SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI BRANCH The Bonny Glen-South Makirikiri branch of the W.D.F.U. held their August meeting at the home of Mis. H. Welsh. Mrs. W. Gow presided over a good attendance. After general business had beeen read and discussed, members decided to donaie £lO for the “Relief of Distress in Europe.” During the afternoon Mrs. F. Brier and Miss Maud Fowler judged the baby competition, the Ist prize going to Mrs. Alvan Bush's baby, and the 2nd prize to Mrs. T. V. Whittington’s baby. The competition for scones re-

suited in Mis. Bill Whittington being Ist, and Mrs. W. Gow 2nd. Suggestions were given by members lor the Welcome Home dance to be held to-night, September 9, which is being run by the local W.D.F.U. to tender a welcome to Privates C. A. Wasson and R- S. Wasson who have been prisoners of war. Mrs. Gow concluded the meeting by thanking the visitors for judging the competition and Mrs. H. Welsh for tne use of her home. The next competitions is for three different varieties of polyanthus. Members are asked to bring any kino of garment suitable for the summer to be forwarded to U.N.R.R.A.