PASSING OF MR. GEORGE BLACK AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 May 1948, Page 3

PASSING OF MR. GEORGE BLACK AFTER LONG ILLNESS

After a long illness borne with great fortitude, the death occurred last week at a hospital in Palmerston North, of Mr. George Black, of Marton, at the comparatively early age of 50years. The deceased never enjoyed the best of health following his war service. Born in Marton in 1898, the late Mr Bla'ck was educated at the South MakirikiriSchool. He served overseas with the Ist. N.Z.E.F., but his war service seriously undermined his health and contributed largely to his eariy demise. Mr. Black was of a quiet disposition and was highly respected by the whole community. Very obliging he was also willing to give assistance where required. He was a member of Court Little John A.O.F. and was one of the organisers in the foundation of the Marton Scottish Society holding executive office, for several years. The beautiful floral tributes and the large gathering of friends and fellow citizens at the funeral service testified to the high esteem in which the late gentleman was held in the community. Rev. James Robertson, Presbyterian Minister at Marton, officiated at the residence and the graveside. Members of the Foresters who acted as pall-bearers from the residence to the hearse, were Messrs. F. Duncan, D. Kinloch, G. Lewis, L. A. Wing, R. Wing and C. W. Stafford. The casket to the graveside was borne by Messrs. W. Summerton, R. T. C. Scott, H. J. McChesney, C. W. Stafford, K. N. Glasgow and G. Thomson, members of the Marton R.S.A. of which deceased was a member. The late Mr. Black is survived by his wife. Messrs. Jim and Aiex Black 'Marton) are brothers, and Mesdames Jim Abel (Hunterville), J. Arndt (Morrinsvillet and C. Coleman (Bonny Glen) are sisters. TUTAENUI WOMEN DISCUSS POWER CUTS. Power Cuts and their inconvenient:!, in the home were discussed al the monthly meeting of the Tutaenui branch of the W.D.F.F. recently when a resolution was moved by Mrs. J. B. S. Dudding “Thqt of all electrical conveniences, the domestic hot-water supply should, in the event of further power cuts, be the last to be curtailed and not until such non-essential services, such as broadcasting, are drastically reduced,” was carried unani mously. The meeting was held at the rest dence of Mrs. Duckworth and in spite of the cold wintry weather, there was a good attendance of members. Mrs. Brice, one of the vicepresidents, was in the chair and read the Wellington Central remits which will be discussed at the annual conference at Dunedin in July. She also told members about the work carried out at the Inter-Provincial meetings, the next of which is to be held in Wanganui on May 12. Mrs. Brice hoped that as many as possible would attend as she was sure members woul denjoy the meqting. The annual meeting of the Wellington Central Provincial will be held later this month. Competitions were won by Mrs. R. Wing and Mrs. Gray. Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Jansen, and Mrs. Gardiner were tea hostesses. PERSONAL. Rev. Selby Spence, Karachi, India, who is on furlough has arrived in Marton and is the guest of his aunt, Miss E. G. Pickering, Wanganui Road. FLAG 500. Another successful card evening was held in the Marton Victory Hall this week by the Croquet Club. Those at the winning table were Messrs. C. Henderson, C. Hamer, Arthur; Stantiall, and Gow. Competitions winners were Mesdames Hamer ana W. Thompson. MARTON MEN’S HOCKEY CLUB. The following team will represent Marton in the men’s hockey match against Makino at Feilding this afternoon: E. Gibbins. R. Moffett, B. Searancke, E. Benton, R. Sayers, J. Childs, N. Webb, W. Brabyn, J. Cribb, L. Robinson, S. Lightfoot and C. Gilbert. Transport leaves Marton Post Office at 1.45 p.m. OIHNGAITI FOOTBALL TEAMS. The following will represent the Ohingaiti Fooloall Club in their respective matches today:— Seniors (to play Bulls at Bulls): H. Linton, A. Brooks, L. Brooks, G. Brooks, O. Gudsell, G. Rowe, R. Parkes, H. Cocoran, T. Berrett, B. Holloway, W. Mill, J. Brocklehurst, T. Miller. J. Bartlett, G. O’Leary, J. Olsen. Thirds (top lay Flock House at Ohingaiti): A. Derqpsey, V. Dempsey, T. Mercer, D. Burford, J. Hammond, F. Miller, N. McNeil, L. McLennan, K. Perry, H. Perry, B. Eruara, S. Russell, W. Johnson, A. Peacock, C. McIntyre, W. Hogg, D. Mercer and W. Hoggs. MARTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB. A bogey match will be played on theMarton links today and Tuesday. The following is the draw. Mrs. Worker v Mrs. Fenwicke, Mrs. Tolley v Mrs. McFarlane, Mrs. Marshall v Mrs. Scoon, Mrs. Frederick v Mrs. McDonald, Miss Ladley v Mrs. Sinclair, Mrs. Grut v Miss Lethbridge, Mrs. Glasgow v Mrs. Cornfoot, Mrs. Cochran v Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Henderson v Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. Wilson v Mrs. Wysocki, Mrs. Russell v Mrs. Caithness, Mrs. Crawford v Miss Willis, Mr. Dalrymple v Mrs. Sladden, Mrs. Christensen v Mrs. Church, Mrs. Dickinson v Mrs. Mogridge, Miss Beckett v scorer. Miss Swan v Mrs. Sladden, Mrs. Knox v Miss Morris, Mrs. Whitcombe v Mrs. Glasgow. Last week's results: Mrs. Tolley 100-36-64, Mrs. Cornfoot 104-36-bo, Mrs. Russell 101-33-68, Mrs. Grut 91-19-72, Mrs. Anderson 92-19-73, Miss Willis 109-36-73. KIA ORA HOCKEY CLUB. The following is the Kia Ora women’s hockey team to play Hunterville on Marton Park this afternoon: R. Morrow, J. Coleman, J. Henderson, J. Waitere, L. Johnson, J. Tauri, C. Boyd, B. Richards, H. Griffin (captain) and ■ Rewl. (Team to assemble at Park at 2.30 p.m ATHLETIC RUGBY TEAM. The Athletic senior loothall team to play Marton OM Boys on Marton Park this afternoon will be selected from the following: D. Downs. J. Hutton, W. Taite, P. Paurini, A. Bostock, W. Towler, J. Toban, D. McLennan, J. Abel, J. Brooks, J. McDavitt, I. Garlick, J. Elliott, H. McLean, R. Price, L. McDougall P. Wigglesworth, D. Kinlocs, P. Gibbs. Players to assemble at Marton at 2.30 n.m.