MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 271, 16 November 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

QUEEN CARNIVAL

BULLS-TURAKINA R.S.A.

The Turakina Queen Carnival Com- '• ittec opened their campaign on November 2. with a highly successful dance in the Turakina Hall.

Mr. Erikson, president of the Turakina R.S.A. declared the campaign open and thanked all for giving it such a good start. “Miss Turakina” (Miss P. Wilson) and “Miss Sarson” (Miss Richardson) were then presented. Other Queen candidates were unable to be present owing to functions in their own districts. An enjoyable evening's dancing with several novelty events was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd present. Supper served in buffet style was supplied by the ladies.

During the week-end the Turakina Tennis Club organised a tennis afternoon in aid of funds for the Queen Carrival. Miss E. Fitches and Mr. E. Karatau carried off the honours aftei a most enjoyable afternoon’s tennis. GREATFORD ATHLETIC CLIIS.

At a representative meeting of members of the Greatford Athletic Club on Wednesday evening, Mr. George Lewis presiding, it was resolved to disband the club. The funds of the club will be devoted to returned servicemen who enlisted from Greatford district and the balance will be allotted to crippled soldiers and children. MARTON GOLF CLUB. Saturday’s competition will be a medal round. The draw will take place at the clubhouse at 1.15 p.m. Last week’s Stableford competition was won by M. C. Fenwicke with 35 points. The final of the club championship was played last week-end over 36 holes between M. C. Fenwicke and F. J. Christensen under ideal conditions. After an interesting match Fenwicke was the winner by 4 up and 3 to play. The winner’s cards of 75 and 75 were good scoring under match conditions. MARTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. A flag match wil be played to-mor-row. Following is the draw: Mrs. Morrison v. Mrs. Dickinson, Mrs. Whitford v. Mrs. Dudding, Mrs. Caithness v Miss Swan, Mrs. Glasgow v. Miss Seeker, Mrs. Guscott v. Mrs, Henderson, Mrs. Fenwicke v. Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. Cornfoot v. Mm. Clarke, Mrs. Wysocki v. Miss Morrison, Miss B. Morris v. Miss Shannoi, Miss Godfrey v. Miss Lp Cren, Miss Flavell v. Mrs. Sladden, Miss M. Shannon v. Mrs. Hayward, Miss Bread v. scorer. The winner of last week’s bogey match was Mrs. Whitferd. MARTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB During the past week several “working bees’’ have been putting in good work on the Marton Lawn Tennis Club’s courts in preparation for the official opening on Saturday, November 17. at 2.30 p.m. The courts are now in splendid order and a pleasant afternoon’s sport at the courts is anticipated. It is general tea day for members and intending members are cordially invited. “BABYLAND”

Mrs. T. M. Bolstad notifies that she has moved her business from the Marton Hotel building to Mr. Chesney’s building, Broadway, Marton, where patrons can be assured of her usual high standard of service. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “THIS HA PIC B P EED”

The management of the Civic Thea-tre-advise picturegoers that they have been fortunate in securing an early booking of this splendid Noel Coward picture. It will now be screened Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, November 24, 26. and 27 and box plans will open to-morrow? It is to be noted that this change of bookings will cancel from the monthly calendar “Sweet Rosie O’Grady,’’ which appears against those dates. RANGITIKEI CRICKET SATURDAY’S MATCHES Following are the cricket fixtures for Saturday: Marton v. Porewa, on No. 1 ground, and Old Boys v. High School, on No. 2 ground. The Porewa team will be: D. A. Cameron W. B. Gray. T. Chapman, G. Lourie. O. Williams, J. Arkwright, R. Baldwin, M. Marshall. F. Cox-Head, G. Sutherland, and R. Parkinson. Marton will be represented by H. Parkes, P. P. J. Corballis, O. A. Williams, D. McLennan, L. Smith, D. Sladden A. Hayward, J. IJogan, F. Cox-Head, B. Gracie, W. Sanders; 12th. man, Hamer. The Old Boys’ team is: K. Kerr, R. Barnes, I. Dickson. S. Allen, A. Snarks, B. Klitscher, J. Gardiner, D. Gilbert, M. Wysocki, R. Dallas D. Dallas; 12th. man, C. Sexton. High School’s team will be: J. Grant, A. Brooker. D. Barr, V. Sincox, R. ,T. R. Dallas. W. McChesnev, R. McChesney. D. Robertson, A. Bell. R. Ingle, P. Holland; extras. E. Leonard and G. Rouse. TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE The annual prize-giving and break-ing-up ceremony of the Turakina Maori Girls’ College will take place in the College grounds cm Tuesday December 11, at 2.30 p.m. Arrangements tor prominent speakers are well in hand. MARTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY The annual meeting of the Martoh Scottish Society was held in the Druids’ Hall on Wednesday evening. The chief (Mr. A. Stuart) presided over a fair attendance of member’s. The chief stated that this year they met under happier circumstances —the war was over and most of the fighting forces were home or on the way. He was sorry to say the world affairs were not too bright looking at present but no doubt things would right themselves. He extended a hearty welcome to all present, the rough weather, no doubt, being responsible for keeping some of the members away. This year the society expected to function more fully and expected all to play their part in the affairs and work of the society.

As more benzine was available it was hoped to visit and to have visitors from other societies. A church parade of the Marten Scottish Society would be held in the Presbyterian Church, Marton, on Sunday evening, November 25, at 7 p.m., and it warhoped for a good attendance. “Robbie Burns and Religion” would be the subject of the Rev. Robertson’s address. Mr. J. Gibson, the secretary, gave the annual report and balance-sheet and showed the affairs and finances to be in good shape. He also gave a comprehensive report on the formation of a pipe hand. He slated'thar shortly a meeting of parents and others interested would be held in life Druids’ Hall, and pipers from the Wanganui Pipe Band would be in attendance to assist. The offey of the Palmerston North Band to «»ivv a.i open-air concert in the Marton Park in December or early in the New Year, was accepted w il h I hanks. The election of officer’s resulted as follows: Chief. Mr. A. Stuart (reelected): chieftains, Mr. G. Hunter and Mr. Dallas: secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. Gibson (re-elected): official piper. Mr. A. Seymour; auditor. Mr. A. Way (re-elected); dancing instructor, Mrs. G. Signal (re-elected); committee, Messrs. A. Seymour, R. Wilson, and W. Gow: ladles’ commit-

tee. Mrs. W. Gow (convener) and helpers. The chief and newly-elected committeemen returned thanks for their election and hoped to carry on the affairs of the society to (he satisfaction of all. After the annual meeting was over a social hour was held and the music for the dancing was supplied by Mr. Marks (piano) and Mr. 1. Dickson (saxophone). A dainty supper was dispensed by the lady members.