MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 278, 24 November 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

SUCCESSFUL BOXING TOURNEY

A special mee ing of the Marton Bo.xin." A..social! on was held on Thursuay evening, when Mr. A. Grade (chairman) presented a st J, terne ill' of accounts in connection with the recent amateur boxing tourney. This had proved most successful from a financial and sporting view. "The public heartily appreciated the local talent and were looking forward to another exhibition. A good deal of the success was due to Mr. Drew who had undertaken the training of the boys, and who had given a good ac. count of theni.etves,” stated Mr. Grade.

The receipts for the tourney were £B4 7s 6d and the expenses £3l 7s 6d, showins a profit of £53. After liquidating all debts the society will show a profit of about £B5 on the year's working.

Mr. L. K. Mcßeth remarked that the visitors considered the tourney was vvell conducted and the bouts mo.t interesting, which was an incentive to hold further tourneys. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr. E. O. Pryce for his donation of a pair of boxing gloves, £2 2s was voted to the Marton Division of St. John Ambulance for their valuable assistance and a donation to Mr. Keystone for his assistance in erecting the ring etc.

Mr. C. Stafford suggested that two amateur boxing tourneys should be held next,season.

Mr. A. F. Drew replied that they would make a start early in March next season with physical ’culture and Ju JiUu and the’ gymnasium would be in full swing by April. He expressed his appreciation of the assistance rendered by Mr. Mutton as his assistant. The meeting decided to appoint Mr. Mutton as assistant trainer and an honorary member.

At the conclusion of the meeting a pleasant function took place when Mr. A. Gracie presented Mr. A. F. Drew with a useful camping outfit as a mark of their appreciation lor the manner in which he had undertaken the training of the boys and also lor the presentation of a handsome challenge cup for competition. There were a number of promising young boxers who had shown a rapid improvement in the art’ of self defence. They hoped that they would be able to retain his services next season. They were also indebted to the ladies for supervision of the supper on the night of the tourney.

Mr. Drew thanked the association for their handsome gift and the Kind remarks that had accompanied it. Since his residence in Marton he had met with nothing but kindness and he would be pleased to assist the association in the future to the best of Ins ability. He hoped that tho good feeling that now existed would still prevail next season. They boys under his care were a credit to their parents and would prove to be worthy exponents of the art of boxing. The toast of Mr. Drew was accorded musical nonours. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH The clans are invited to gather at St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday, at 7 p.m., for the special St. Andrew's service. On St. Andrew’s night, Scotsmen all over the world celebrate the festival of their patron saint. It is the day when Scots remember their Scottishness. MARTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ROLL OF HONOUR The committee of the Marton District High School is desirous of completing a pictorial roll of honour of ex-pupils oi the school who have paid the supreme sacrifice in VVorld War II and parents are invited to forward photographs to Mr. G. H. Smith, secretary. 3 Ross Street, Marton. VIOLA BARKER SCHOOL OF DANCING END OF SEASON DANCE

Last Saturday the Viola Barker School of Dancing, at 2 Harris Stree., Marton, closed with the jolliest ot dances. The studio was packed with pupils of school age, and their relatives. The decorations were bowls of roses in alj colours. The programme was an extremely lively one, with lots ot competitive and amusing dances. The parents supplied a most enjoyable supper. Among those present were: Mrs. K. Duncan, Tom, Margaret, and Jeannie Duncan; Mrs. L. Coleman and Ann Coleman; Jil] Critchley; Mrs. Forester and Marjorie Forester; Miss Beckett and Bettv Reid; Mrs. Gould and Edith Gould; Mrs. Tolley and Erica Tolley; Susan and Barbara Rix-Trott; Mr. and Mrs. Radich and Vic, Alma, and Shirley Radich; Mrs. Clarke and Wendy Clarke; Mrs. Joblin and Rosemarie Joblin; Mrs. Sladden and Ann Sladden; Miriam Birch; Patricia and Robin Stronach; Rev. Nigel Williams and Mrs. Williams, Sheila and Priscilla Williams; Miss D. Aitken; Mrs. G. Harvey and Noeline Harvey; Garth Greig; Rex Sutcliffe; Mrs. McConachie, David and Diana McConachie; Mrs. Horniblow and Betty Horniblow; Rae Campbell; Jill Scoon; Mary Deighion; Jilliaii Stenhouse; Mr. 11. J. Higham; Jennifer Mills; Miss K. Holder. Frank, Delphine, and Julienne Holder; Mrs. Gardiner and Judith Gardiner; Jennifer Lauren on; Astrid Paget; Mrs. O’Shaunessy, Elizabeth an ci Maureen O’Shaunessy; Ted Gibbins; Raljih Ingle; Helen Jewell; Mrs. McCaul, Marie and Maurice McCaul. The school is now closed until March, 1946. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT HELI. "Do you believe in Hell? ’ is a question that, preachers are often asked to-day and because there are many theories and doubts about it Mr. C. C. Graham, evangelist, feels it his duly to speak on “Hell—what the Bible says about it, and how to escape it,” on Sunday, at 7 p.m., in the Rifle Club Hall, BTench Street, Marton Junction. Last week the evangelist spoke to a crowded hail on the subject ot "Heaven”—a place that everybody takes for granted. Yet there are many more references in the Bible to hell than there are to heaven and Christ spoke more about boll than He did of heaven, because He was Love and wished us lo be saved from it. For the same reason the great, preachers of past days such as Knox, Wesley, Moody and Bishop Ryle preached much about hell. There remains, therefore, the solemn facts of heaven and bell and we each will spend eternity in one of

these places, for they are both described as "everlasting” in duration. How solemn that millions are now In hell where "the worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched” and thousands more are rushing headlong into it unaware of their danger. But God has provided a way of escape, not through our works, but through His Grace, and is not willing that any should perish but that al! should come to repentance” as Mr. Graham will make abundantly cleat to-morrow night. Everybody welcome to hear this subject tenderly but fearlessly expounded. INTER-CLUB TENNIS The following is the team to represent the Marton Tennis Club in a match against Wanganui East at Wanganui to-day. Cars leave Milk Bar corner at 1 p.m.: N. Ingle, J. Orgias, I. Rhodes T. D'ommett, C. Darby. K. Coombe, Mrs. M. Wysocki, Mrs. J. Orgias, Mrs. D. McLennan, Miss M. Hutton, Miss D. Broad, Muss M. Shannon. FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND TURAKINA BRANCH A special general meeting of the Turakina branch will be held in St. Andrew's Hall Turakina, on Monday. November 26, at 8 p.m., to discuss the proposed action by farmers anil general business. A full attendance is requested as the matter is of great importance. COMBINED R.S.A. QUEEN CARNIVAL A very successful dance was held in the Turakina Hall on Tuesday evening in aid of Miss Turakina (Miss P. Wilson) in connection with the combined R.S.A. Queen Carnival. Music was supplied by Marks’ orchestra and extras were played by Mr. Fred Johnston. Several novelty competitions were held, Including a guinea Monte Carlo waltz. Messrs. J. Waitere and F. Kitney acted as M’s.C. and a dainty buffet supper was dispensed by the ladies.