MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 299, 19 December 1945, Page 6

MARTON NOTES

ST. STEPHEN’S DAY SCHOOL

PRIZE-GIVING AND CONCERT The annual prize-giving and concert of St. Stephen's Day School was held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs C. M. Childs, headmistress, in her report, stated that this was the 27th. year since the establishment of the school. During the year, the school was affected by staff changes. •'At the close of the second term we iost the services of Mrs. Humphrys,” the report continued. “The position of infant mistress has been temporarily Tilled by Mrs. CaSh, who has endeared herself to the children, and I shall be sorry to see her leave. Once again I should like to place on record my appreciation of Mr. Kingdon’s unfailing courtesy, and tne consideration and assistance I have received from the school committee. “The roll number has increased to 61 pupils and already several children have been enrolled for next year. Attendance has been very satisfacory, but with the coming of the holidays we regret the absence of several pupils who have developed measles. The majority of the girls are now in their grey uniforms, and the change seems to be meeting with general approval. I was pleased with the cooperation of the parents in this matter. “The school has maintained its high standard of work. On the physical culture side, I am pleased to note deft nite improvement,, especially in games, as basketball and tennis are now being played. Our thanks are due to Mr. A. C. Birch, who gave up valuable time to the marking out of the court, and who very kindly donated the tennis net. Another gift we had much pleasure in accepting was a silver cup for high jump, donated by Dinah Pryce, who was a pupil last year. The St. Barnabas’ Baby Fund benefited by the efforts of the pupils, who produced plays and organised conceits. “Progress plans for 1946 include a film projector, which I believe is a valuable aid in the education of today's child. I also hope to have lessons in musical appreciation included in the curriculum.

“School functions, arranged by the committee of the parents’ association, have been very successful. To those parents who always give such wholehearted and gratifying assistance, I offer my sincere appreciation. I would also like to thank Mrs. Sladden, the oast secretary of the parents’ association, for her assistance. Mesdames Kitcat, Openshaw and Baylev for their donations of special prizes, Messrs. Sherriff and Rix-Trott, who so kindly offered Huntley grounds for our sports, Mr. Rix-Trott for his valuable assistance in the running of the sports, and to all those who have so cheerfully assisted in various ways, I assure you of my appreciation.

“To the Rev. Williams, T am deeply grateful for his thoughtful and everwilling assistance on all occasions. Tomorrow we lose two of our senior girls—Miriam Birch and Elizabeth Smith, who have spent all their primary days at St. Stephen's. We wish them every success in their secondary school life. To these two girls I would say that character is built up daily by the little things in life, the things you do and Ihe things you say. by being big of heart and clean and broad of mind, by being faithful and loyal to your home, friends and your school. “In conclusion may I wish parents and friends happiness in the New Year and my pupils a happy holiday.” Presentation of Prizes Mrs. A. C. Birch presented the prizes won during the past, year as follows. Divinity (Kitcat Memorial): Miriam Caccia Birch, Bill Bursary, Susan RixTrott. Handwork (Dodd's Vase): Rae Campbell. Literature (Mrs. Bayley’s special): Mirriam Caccia Birch. Social Studies (Mrs. Openshaw’s special): Elizabeth Smith. Head Prefect: Miriam Caccia Birch. Prefect and Highest Marks in Form I: Margaret Duncan. Excellence in Arithmetic and English: Susan Rix-Trott. Good Work; Wendy Clark (Standard 3). Mrs. Openshaw’s Special: Jocelyn Marshall (Standard 2). Progress: Ann Sladden, Jill Glasgow. General Helpfulness and Physical Culture: June Andrews. Handwork (Mrs. Kitcat’s special/) : Rae Campbell. In addition to the special prizes, each child in Standard I and the primerclasses received a prize. REPRESENTATIVE CRICKET NORTH v. SOUTH RANGITIKEI The following players will represent South Rangitikei in a representative match' against North Rangitikei on the association’s cricket grounds at Marton on Saturday next: H. Parkes, D. Sladden (Marton), J. M. Grant, D. H. Barr (High School), D. Gilbert, J. Barnes (Old Boys), D. A. Cameron (paptain), R. Baldwin, R. Parkinson. Q. Sutherland (Porewa), and twelfth man, I. Dickson (Old Boys). Reserves: A. B. Marshall (Porewa), D. G. McLennan (Marton). Max Wysocki was not available. The Rangitikei team to play for the Hawke Cun will be selected from the above match. MARTON GOLF CLUB SUMMER MEMBERSHIP The committee of the Marton Golf Club has fixed the summer membership subscription at. 15s for all members of affiliated clubs. The course is in particularly good summer order. MARTON JUNCTION SCHOOL The annual break-up and presentation of prizes of the Marton Junction School will take place at the school at 2 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP The Young Scholarship was won by Royston Lea (first) and Joyce Hegglun (second), both pupils of the Martpn District High School. MAGISTRATE’S COURT BOOKMAKING CHARGES Three charges of bookmaking were heard at the Marton Court on Tuesday before Mr. A. Coleman, S.M. Sergeant W. J. Brown appeared for the police. John D. Dickson (Mr. F. J. Christensen) was charged with carrying on as a bookmaker on December 8 and pleaded guilty. Sergeant Brown staled, when he accosted defendant he had taken £ll 2s 6d in bets and had a telephone in his home. | Mr. Christensen stated that defendant was in a permanent position and made use of bookmaking as a sideline. Defendant was convicted and fined £35 and costs 10s. Harry Quiltenden pleaded guilty to a similar charge and was fined £2O and costs 10s. Raymond Whale (Mr. J. R. L. Stanford) pleaded not guilty to a charge of bookmaking. Sergeant W. J. Brown, in company with Constable Bowley, visited defendant at. his home and told him that they had heard that he had been carrying p.n as a bookmaker. He had replied “Yes, but only in a small way.” He • produced betting slips showing that he 'had taken £9 5s in bets, but the ’ “punters” had not backed any winkiers. He had no telephone in his home. I Mr. Stanford quoted a number of judgments and legal opinions as to the