MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 269, 14 November 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY THE CHIEF’S REPORT. In, reporting on the activities of the above society dur.ng the past 12 months, Mr. A. Stuart (cnief) scales: "As in the oast years, the tavelling restrictions and petrol control have* made it impossible lor the committee to obtain outside talent and speakers. Only two functions have been held and have resulted in success financially and otherwise. Burns Night was hem on January 25, 1945, in the Druids' Hall. Tire speaker was Mr. Wm. McKay, of Apiti. His address was of a very high standard and was much appreciated. Wanganui and Marton talent made up the mus.eal part of the evening. The other evening was held in the Victory Hall on May 23, 1945. Wanganui and Palmerston North supplied the talent for that night. Vocal, pipes and instrumental. Pipers also played for several dances. The evening was an outstanding success. The Wanganui Pipe Band gave a concert in the Town Hall in aid of the Scottish Settlers Memorial Fund. This was quite successful. The Marton Society assisted in making the arrangements and in giving supper to the artists. The society is venturing on a big undertaking in the near future, and arrangements are in hand to start, a pupil's class for the purpose of starting a Pipe Band. Pipe-Major Morgan, oi Wanganui had consented to teach the class. He is welt known to us all and is a very capable teacher. It is hoped that all interested will give their enthusiastic support to this worthy project.

The membership is much the same as last year. During the year, the society has lost two members by death. Mr. W. A. Watt and Mr. Wm. Harvey. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the relatives of the respective families." The chief extended the thanks of the society to the office bearers and the committee who have kept the society going, and it is hoped that in the future, now that the war is over, better conditions will prevail for the carrying on of the good work. I offered special thanks to the ladies who have so successfuly carried on the supper arrangements at every function. This section of the society is much appreciated.

The annual meeting of the society will be held in the Druids’ Hall this (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30 and after the business of the meeting is concluded a social evening will be held, and it is hoped that as many as possible will remain for the social.

GREATFORD ATHLETIC CLUB. A special general meeting of the Greatford Athletic Cllub will be held in the Greatford School at 7.30 this (Wednesday) evening to consider the question of winding up the social committee and the disposal of the funds of the club. VICTORY BALL AT BULLS. The Bulls District Young Farmers' Club is holding a Victory Bali in the Bulls Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) evening. The proceeds will be devoted to the Y.F.C. memorial scheme. MARTON BOWLING CLUB. The following rinks will represent the club at Oroua (Feilding), next Saturday, November 17: Morgan, Petrie, Baines, Gorrie; Black, Stenhouse, Sanders, Brabyn; Head, Freeth, Lourie, Barton; Hart, Williamson, Fowler, Kilpatrick; Clark, Smith, Finnimore, Morris. Any player unable to travel, please notify the secretary immediately. Players are requested to assemble at the clubhouse so that a prompt departure may be made at 1 p.m. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DANCE Last Saturday night the plain a?u fancy dress dance neld in the Victory Hall in aid of the Convent School was a great success. A large crowd of children opened the programme at 6.30 p.m. and by the time the Grand March came on, well over 200 children tok part, all beautifully arrayed in fancy costumes. Dancing continued without a stop, as a long programme of 26 dances was gone through and every moment enjoyed. A ci.max to a wonderful evening was a beautifully served supper. The music lor the children's dance was played by Mr. Marks. The winners of the children's novelty dances were: Lucky Barn Dance (Standard II to seniors), Myra Armstrong and J. Cairncross. Lucky Gallop (Tiny Tots to Standard I), Judith Horgan and Janice Jones. Lucky Waltz (Standard II to seniors), Nancy and Francis McLeod; Lucky Waltz (Tiny Tots to Standard I) Gay Mensforth and Margaret Hoars; Lucky Two-step (Standard II to seniors) Diana Taylor and Lloma Kidson; Lucky Polka (Tiny Tots to Standard 1) Jack Clegg and John Barry), Lucky Statue Waltz, Jack Smith and Myra Cameron. At 9.30 adults took the floor and danced to music supplied by Marks orchestra. The Lucky Spot waltz was won by Mr. ar.d Mrs. Jones, a Monte Carlo by M. Dailey and D. Cairneross and a Lucky Gay Gordons by C. Stantiall and Shirley Newman. The order competition was won by Marie Hunt. Mr. W. J. Brown acted as M.C. An excellent supper was provided by the Ladies’ Committee. MARTON GUN CLUB A representative meeting of members of the Marton Gun Club on Tuesdav evening was presided over by Mr. C C McDonald who stated that a number of old members and returned servicemen were desirous of resuscitating the old club, which had been in recess for a number of years. The club has funds amount ng to £39 Ils 9d. After a short discussion it was unanimously decided that the club iesume activities. The election of officers resulted. Patron, Mr. G. T. Avery; president, Mr. N. Crabbe; vice-presidents, Messrs. A Way and C. C. McDonald; secretary, Mr. R. Wilson; treasurer, Mr. A. J Petrie; captain, Mr. J. Crabbe; handicapper, Mr. C. Rofe; releree, Mr. H. Nuttall; committee, Messrs. W. Twigg, senr., D. B. Sladden and W. Twigg jnr. (with power to add two members) and officers ex officio.

It was decided that a deputation be arranged by Mr. J. Crabbe to visit Ohakea and inspect the traps, being given power to act. Messrs. J. Crabbe, N. Crabbe, C. C. McDonald and H. Nuttall were appointed a sub-committee to inspect sites suitable for practice and shooting matches. The chairman referred to the long service rendered by Mr. R. Wilson during the past twenty years. Although the club had been in recess for so many years Mr. Wilson had taken a keen interest in conserving the funds, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him by acclamation. The president and the secretary tor treasurer) were appointed to operate on the banking account.