SCOUT ACTIVITIES

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 October 1946, Page 2

SCOUT ACTIVITIES

CUBMASTER TO RETIRE AFTER 23 YEARS’ SERVICE Notice of his intention to retire from the position of cubmaster of the Marton pack al the end of the year was given by Mr. L. Humphrey at a meeting this week of the group committee of the Ist Marton Boy Scouts, presided over by Mr. J. V. E. Flowers. Mr. Humphrey, who holds the highest scouting award, the Medal of Merit,

has been associated with the Marton Scouts since the inception of the troop, 23 years ago. He has held the appointments of scoutmaster and cubmaster.

Assistant Scoutmaster F. Rubery, in his report, stated that the attendances at. lhe weekly parades had been poor, due to much sickness among members.

The visit to Marion last month of the Wanganui Commissioner was discussed. and it was decided to fall in with the Wanganui Boy Scouts’ Association's requirements. This organisation is building a training camp in Wanganui, and the Marton scouts have decided Io subscribe towards the fund now being raised. Tawhero School, Wanganui, is to be the scene of a training camp over Labour Day week-end for patrol and troop leaders. Several eligible Marton scouters are making the trip.

The Marton scout troop will be 23 years old this month, and arrangements are now well in hand for suitable birthday celebrations on Thursday, October 24. An appropriate programme will be presented, while the annual competition for the Thompson Cun will also be held. This contest is held annually and the trophy is awarded to the member of the Marton troop who, in the opinion of a specially appointed judge, gives the best individual item during the evening. This competition in the past has proved very popular among the scouts and is already being keenly awaited this year.

There is to be a monster scout rally in Feilding over Labour Day weekend. when scouts from all over the Manawatu district will begin assembling on the Saturday. It is the intention of several Marton scouters to be present at this gathering.

LEADER OF OPPOSITION TO SPEAK IN FEILDING

Mr. S. G. Holland, leader of lhe New Zealand National Party, is to visit the Rangitikei electorate next month and is to speak in Feilding on Friday, November 1. This was announced by the organising secretary, Mr. A. Way, at a meeting of National Party supnorters in Feilding yesterday. Mr. Holland will be speaking in the morning. ST. ANDREW'S MEN’S CLUB The speaker at the monthly meeting of St. Andrew's Men's Club next Wednesday night at 7.30 pm. in St. Andrew's Hall, will be Mr. Reg. Williams. His subject will be “General Engineering.” Mr. Williams is manager of the Marton Production Engineering Works and is widely known in engineering activities. All menfolk are cordially invited to attend. MARTOX LADIES’ GOLF CLUB A bogey match will be played on on the Marton golf links for |a trophy donated by Mrs. Sladden. The following is the draw: —Mrs. Russell v. Mrs. Stanford. Mrs. McFarlane v. Mrs. Fenwicke, Mrs. Dalrymple v. Mrs. Camobell,. Mrs. Caithness v. Mrs. Clarke. Miss Willis v. Mrs. Dudding, Mrs. Glasgow v. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Dickinson v. Miss Morrison, Mrs. Whitford v. Mrs. Church, Mrs. Cornfoot v. Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Sinclair v. Miss Beckett, Mrs. Wysocki v. Mrs. Hayward. Best scores last week in the L.G.U. match were:—Senior. Mrs. Dickinson, 92, 15, 77: junior. Mrs. Wysocki. 106, 31, 75; Mrs. Sinclair, 111, 34, 77. PERSONAL Mrs. H. Winter and her daughter, Mrs. Les. Jones, of Marton, have left by plane for Nelso-n to attend the Golding—Benseman wedding, which takes place at the Nelson Cathedral. Mr. G. Keeling, Auckland, is visiting Marton, renewing old acquaintances. Prior to the war Mr. Keeling was a resident of Marton and a keen cricketer. ! Miss M. Willis, Greatford, has been ■ appointed treasurer to the Marton Ibrcnch W.D.F.U.

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH World Communion Sunday will be observed in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marlon, to-morrow. On this ■Sunday of the year Christians all over I the world are specially remembering their fellowship with Christ and with one another. It is a great occasion, and it is expected that, members will take advantage of this special opportunity of realising the world fellowship of the Church. FOOD SAVING CAMPAIGN The Food for Brit ahi Campaign did not benefit from Marton saving last month to the same extent as in the past. Unused coupons handed into the Marton Post Office resulted in a saving of 98ilbs of butter, 22ilbs of tea, and meat Io the value of £24 8s Id. MUSICAL REVUE The Marton Music and Drama Society's Musicale of 1946 to be presented in the Civic Theatre on Tuesday, October 15, promises to be the* outstanding event of the year. The programme will appeal to all tastes, consisting as it does of vocal, instrumental, orchestral, dancing and humorous sketch items. The box plans are now open at Mogridge's. It was lhe intention of lhe Marton Athletic and Cycling Club Io hold its annual general meeting on the same evening, but in order to avoid the clashing of dates the executive has now decided to hold the meeting on Monday, October 21. TABLE TENNIS The Marton Table Tennis Club will close down for lhe season on Thursday, October 17. Next Thursday evenling the club’s championships will be decided, commencing at 7.30 p.m., the (events being ladies’ and men's chamI pionship singles, A and B grades. Entries must be in the hands of the secretary. Mr. Ron Slantiall. by Wednesday next. October 9. Trophies will be awarded to the winners and will

be presented the following Thursday, October 17, when a handicap doubles tournament will be held. This will be run on the same lines as that, conducted by the Rangitikei Association al Marton some weeks ago. As the events are for club members only, there is no entrance fee. COMING EVENTS To-day (Saturday): Showing this afternoon and evening at Civic Theatre. that star-studded musical film. "Week-end at. the Waldorf,” with Walter Pidgeon, Ginger Rogers and Lana Turner. Official opening of Marton Bowling Club (wet or line). Usual Saturday nighl dance in Railway Social Hall, Marlon Junction.

Monday, October 7: A meeting of residents in Rata Memorial Hall to receive Hall Committee’s report. Tuesday, October 8: Rangitikei Hockey Association’s grand ball in Town Hall, Bulls Bus from Marton.

Friday. October 11: Grand dance in Turakina Hall in honour of local returned servicemen. Bus from Marton. Tuesday, October 15: Musicale of 1946 presented by Marton Music and Drama Society in Civic TheatreWednesday October 23: Huimai Sports Club end-of-season dance in Halcombe Hall. Bus from Marton.