MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 276, 22 November 1945, Page 3

MARTON NOTES

N.Z. FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB MARTON MONTHLY MEETING. The November meeting of the Marton Young Farmers’ Club was held in the gymnasium at Huntley School Ji’s! week. The vice-chairman, Mr. G. E. Gordon, presided over a small attendance of 15 members and the grand patron, Mr. W. G. Aitken. Apologies were received from Messrs. G. L. and M. M. Marshall, R. P. Soler, W. B. Gray, J. C. Coleman, J. W. Frederick, A. B. Odlin and A. P. McDonald. The first part of the meeting consisted of a programme of films from the National Film Library, screened by the projector. These were as follows:—“The Life Cycle of a Plant”; “The Story of a Disturbance”; “They Met in London”; Reviews Nos. 103 and 90: “Fighter Pilot”; “Ist. Principles of the Compression Ignition Engine”; Review No. 148; “Ist. Principles of Lubrication.” Unfortunately, there is a verybig demand on the National Film Library, and the club was unable to get more than three of the films ordered as first preference; consequently' the programme was rot as interesting as it might otherwise have been. The club is most grateful to the school authorities for making the visit possible. The flrst item in the main business of the meeting was the preliminary selection of judges’ assistants and class stewards for the Marton District A. and P. Show. A request had been received from the association for 12 judges’ assistants and 23 stewards, and in view of the large number required, will all members who wish to help in this direction please notify the secretary before the next meeting if possible? Officers of the A. and P. Association will be only too pleased to give any information that may be wanted.

The chairman announced that the club had again been successful in winning the District Debating Codtest, and a vote of congratulation to the team was carried by acclamation. A note was received from the secretary of the Rangitikei Catchment Board asking if members were interested in the work of the Soil Conservation and Rivers Contrai Council, and suggesting that copies of bulletins issued by the council be rserved for the club. It was decided that members should be able to distribute a dozen copies amongst themselves. Copies of Bulletin No. 2, dealing with the work down at Molesworth, are now on hand. An earlier suggestion that the club should run a gymkana to raise funds for the Y.F.C. Memorial Scheme was confirmed and Anniversary Day was thought to be a suitable date. A subcommittee was then formed and further details will be published in due course. It will be remembered that at the last meeting a resolution was passed that all clubs be encouraged to raise as much as possible for this purpose in order that a suitable memorial that will be of value to each and every member of the federation may be established. a reminder was given that the Feilding Club js holding a spring show on November 27, on the Feilding A. and P. Association’s grounds, and it is hoped that as many members of the Marton Club as possible will be able to go down and support the Feilding Club in their very worthy effort.

It was agreed that in future the club should meet the travelling expenses of delegates and for members of debating teams. Further discussion resulted in a unanimous motion that all members give the club more all-round support and in that way the club would be of more interest to each member. It was proposed that the club try to arrange visits to the seed cleaning stat, on in Feilding and a wool store in Wanganui, these to be in the nature of Field Days, with a little variation from the usual.

These proposals will be discussed at the next meeting which will be on December 14. “BIGGEST SHOP DAY.”

Last year the St. John Ambulance, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides a Big Shop Day to start a campaign toward the payment of their headquarters “Victory Hall.” Much has been done since a year ago, and the public and well wishers of Marton have contributed towards the hall in a most generous manner, The hall, as our readers are aware, is able to be let certain nights of the week, and is a very valuable asset to the town. St. John Ambulance and Boy Scout officials from the New Zealand Headquarters were loud in their praise for the building which is the home of their organisations. And now, with almost a year past by, the organisations and trustees plus, we hope, the general public, are going to make an effort to finalise the debt on their building. With this in view a “Biggest Shop” is to be held in Ward Motors’ showroom, next Tuesday, and it is there that the promotors hope to add “paid” to the Hall Fund. There will be stalls of all descriptions and any person who cannot find the “Biggest Shop” they should look for the sign. Produce, cake, novelties, home cookery, ice cream, and a host of other stalls will be well stocked for shoppers next Tuesday at 10 a.m. MARTON GOLF CLUB. The Marton Golf Club will hold its closing day on Saturday, November 24, when a Canadian foursome will be played. Players are to arrange for partners and opponents. Members of affiliated clubs and past and intending members are cordially invited. ROTARY club There was a £ood attendance of members at Monday’s meeting of the Marton Rotary Club, when Rotarian Colin McDonald, chairman of the Community Service Committee, gave an outline of projects to be undertaken by this committee. These included the formation of a Citizens Committee to assist the Marton Municipal Brass Band, support to the proposed children's playing area near the Victory Hall, and a Christmas party to the children of the Children’s Home. Members were unanimously in accord with the suggestions outlined during a discussion which ensued and the chairman was congratulated on the concise manner in which his committee had formulated its plans. As the result of a week's angling at Lake Taupo by Past-President Tom Ward, the members indulged in a

smoked trout tea, which was very much appreciated. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Rotarian Tom lor his thoughtfulness. Past ‘ District Governor Harold Thomas will present the club’s charter 1o the Taihape Rotary Club on Tuesday, December 4. SWIMMING CLUB REVIVED IN MARTON A good attendance of men and women was a feature of a meeting called last evening to discuss the question of reviving the Marton Swimming Club. Nine years have elapsed since the club went into, recess, and those present were unanimous in their desire to make a fresh start. The club has a credit, balance of £l7 10s. Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. W. J. Mogridge; president, Mr. T. Barton; secretary, Mr. N. J. Clarke; treasurer, Mr. N. Webb; hon. auditor, Mr. K. Coombe; hon. surgeons, Drs. W. S. R. Dick and R. A. Church; vicepresidents Messrs. A. Gracie, H. W. Lampp, K. 11. Fowler. A 11. Dales. A. Way, W. Hamer. M. C. Amadio, H. J.

Nash, and G. Grey; club captains, Mr. N. Webb (men) and Miss V. Thomas (women); delegates to Wanganui Centre, Messrs. T. Barton and H. J. Clarke; committee, Messrs. C. Darby, R. Girling and M. Fisher, and Misses E. Green, M. Brown and Mrs. Webb. Members’ subscriptions were fixed as follows: Seniors, ss; over 14 and under 18, 2s 6d; under 14, Is. The Wanganui Amateur Central Swimming Club wrote congratulating the committee on the revival of the club in Marton and promised to give its support to any function organised. It was stated that with extra travelling facilities available Wanganui contemplated sending swimmers to carnivals in various districts. The revived club in Marton has also decided to affiliate with the Wanganui Centre. The baths will be opened on December 2. The handicapper and club captain were appointed to arrange for club nights. The secretary was instructed to apply to the Marton Borough Council for club night on December 6 and 13, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. MARTON CROQUET CLUB FLAG “500” The attendances at the flag “500” art* keeping up well, there being lb tables occupied last Thursday evening. The winners were Mrs. A. Stantiall, Mrs. S. Burbery, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hamer. The second prize went to Mrs. Whitley, Miss M. Amon, Messrs. J. Jefferson and R. Webb. Competitions were won by Mrs. S. Gordon, Mr. C. Hamer, and Mr. J. Jefferson, and mystery prizes by Mrs. Martyn and Mr. H. Lea. MARTON BRANCH A.S.R.S. A resolution was passed at a meeting of the Marton branch of the A.S.R.S. endorsing the action of the Government in the abolition of the country quota. MARTON GOLF CLUB

Closing day for the Marton Golf Club has been fixed for next Saturday, when a Canadian mixed foursome will be played. Those taking part are io arrange their own partners and opponent.*’