MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 302, 22 December 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

RANGITIKEI CRICKET SOUTH v. NORTH RANGITIKEI AT .MARTON TO-DAY. There have been three defections from the South Rangitikei cricket team to play North at Marton to-day. D. Gilbert, who last Saturday captured nine wickets for seven i-ftns, J. Barnes, a youthful batsman wkt> has been among the runs this season, and the all-rounder H. Parkes, have all notified the selector of their inability to play. The absence of these three players will weaken the team somewhat, nevertheless the selected eleven should give a good account oi itself. I. Dickson and A. B. Marshall have been chosen to fill two of the vacancies, while the third has yet to be filled. D. McLennan, one of the picked emergencies is also not available. Play will commence at the County ground at 11 a.m. and stumps will be drawn at 6 p.m. The'teams are as follows: South Rangitikei: D. A. Cameron (captain), G. Sutherland. R. Baldwin. R. Parkinson, I. Dickson, A. B. Marshall, M. Marshall, J. Grant, D. Barr and D. B. Sladden. North Rangitikei: N. Ashenden, P. Marshall (Taihape), W. Shaw (Colts), R. Bailey (Railway), M. Webby, C. Merritt. N. Hood, V. Carol (Mangaweka), S. Finney (Hunterville), A. Bowick. M. Rolls (Army). E. Burgess (Army), O. Wrighley, S. Niimmo (Air Force) and F. Bailey (Colts) were not available. MARTON JUNCTION WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

As the December meeting of the Marton Junction Women's Institute was Member’s Day, Mrs. Tarry presided over a fair meeting of members, and visitors. Miss Gorrie being secretary for the meeting. The prayer was read by Mrs. Slight and the motto given by Mrs. Johnston. Mrs. Lawler a late member of the Inglewood W.I. was welcomed to the institute as a member. Several apologies were received.

Mrs. Slight gave a report of the knitting and sewing done since 1941 to 1945 and were as follows:—Scarves 155, mittens 356, socks 123, pullovers 20. skull caps 2, gloves 1, balaclavas 201, hussifs made were 647 and refugee clothing sent away 1675, a total of 3262. Articles mended for soldiers were: —Socks 164, underpants 45 pairs, singlets 69, jerseys 17—a total of 312. The collection of fat for Britain resulted in 1601bs. of fat being sent. The soldiers' parcel funds was £94 odd, and cakes were also made and parcels packed. The Soldiers' Club was serviced by members, and members also assisted with the making of camouflage nets, fuses for the Home Guard, papier mache articles for hospitals use and with the sale of flags and bonds for patriotic purposes. This work was apart from other efforts for the district nurse and institute generally. The Drama Circle reported that at an evening given for Mrs. McLeod, they had presented her with half a dozen tea-spoons in recognition of her work in the Drama Circle. They will miss her very much. Mrs. Tarry mentioned the honour done to Mrs. Slight and Mrs. Watts in having been given the Long Service badge. Both ladies suitably replied. Mrs. Watts spoke of the comine Marton A. and P. Show and Dunn, Lewis and Fraser were appointed to collect and display the articles in the institute bay. The competitions will be a baby’s knitted singlet a sponge cake (no butter) and a handwork display. Also thrift articles for exhibition. Mrs. Matthews gave a most interesting demonstration in the making of fleece wool eiderdowns Members are reminded that the nominations for president, and committee close in February. Results of the competitions were:— Best lettuce: Mesdames Sims 1, Jordon 2, Johnston 3. Premier bloom: Mesdames Price 1, Hounsell 2, Tarry 3. Christmas present: Miss Neilsen 1, Mesdames Thoms 2 and Fraser 3. The compettiions for February are: Six (6) Ginger Nuts, 3 peas and 3

beans. Hostesses for February, Mesdames G hson, Govenlock, Gregory, Griffin, Gabites and Miss Gorrie. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICES. As usual Christmas will be observed with special serv.ces in the Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day evening. On ClA'istmas Day evening the S.S. children will present a Christmas programme “The Light of the World.” The church w.ll be decorated with the customary Christmas tree. At the close of the service a distribution of gifts will be made. LICENSING OF MOTOR DRIVERS The Commissioner of Transport, in a letter to the Marton Borough Council, stated that in order to introduce a central register he is seeking the co-operation of the local authorities that issue licences to drive a mo tor-vehicle to forward each month a copy of each driver’s licence issued, commencing from 1946-47 licence year. Ln order to compile some of the statistics which were forwarded by the local authorities prior to the war, it would be necessary to have also the sex and age of the licensee. This should be endorsed upon the copy thus: M/24 for male of 24 years, or F/30 for female 30 years. Information from this register would be available to local authorities as required.

The commissioner stated that the central register would obviate the necessity for all local authorities to furnish certain statistics from their registers to the department and would in addition supply comprehensive information which would be of material assistance in making the roads safer. Such a register would cover the cases of those drivers who have had their licences cancelled or endorsed by the Courts and also those applicants who, naving been refused a licence by one licensing authority, then make application to another local authority. The road users personally responsible for 90 per cent, of all road accidents and any improvements in the administration of the legislation dealing with the drivers of motor vehicles would have a marked effect on the accident position. The various local authorities throughout the country keep some 300 separate local registers of licensed drivers. The council decided to co-operate with the Transport Department. NOTICE TO MOTORISTS Broadway, between Follett Street and High Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), from 7 to 10 p.m. SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN To-morrow night’s special Christmas service will mark the conclusion of a very successful Evangelistic Campaign conducted by Mr. C. C. Graham, Evangelist, in the Rfle Range Hall, rench Street, Marton Junction. The campaign lias proved a great spiritual blessing to many people who are now living testimonies to the new life of power and happiness that Christ brings to men and women when they receive Him as their personal Saviour and ord. Christmas reminds us of this very Christ who was rejected by the people of His day, and Darabas, a thief and robber, was chosen instead. The result of rejecting the Christ is seen in the world-wide chaos that exists to-day. Not until the robber is replaced by the Prince of Peace will the curse and chaos be removed. The choice must begin with the individual, and those who have experienced in their own lives, forgiveness of sins, peace with God and men, and unspeakable joy which Christ alone can give. Residents are urged to avail themselves of this last opportunity of hearing Mr. Graham to-morrow night, when he will speak on “God’s Greatest Gift.” There will be special Christmas singing and the usual supper and friendly hour at the close. TURAKINA R.S.A. DANCE A dance in aid of the Turakina Queen (Miss P. Wilson) of the Combined R.S.A. Queen Carnival, will be held in the Turakina Hal} on Boxing night (Wednesday, December 26). Good music, supper and novelty dances.