Vicar’s Report To Annual Meeting Of Marton Parishioners

Wanganui Chronicle, 3 May 1949, Page 2

Vicar’s Report To Annual Meeting Of Marton Parishioners

Al the end of 1948 an opportunity for which the vestry had long waited presented itself, an J it. was able to purchase the quarter-acre section adjoining Lloyd’s shop, facing Broadway, said the vicar, Rev. Nigel Williams, when presenting his report at th’e annual meeting of parishioners held in the Marton Parish Hall last night. Mr Williams said he had received a substantial donation towards its purchase. and it now remained to develop the section to the advantage of the church property and in accordance with the wishes of those who sponsored its purchase. During the year, said Mr Williams, he had received a number of very appreciative letters from people to whom Bishop Holland had distributed harvest food parcels. This year five cases of food were sent. Up to date no church in this postal district had sent so many cases from its harvest thanksgiving, added the vicar. Mr Williams officiated at 62 baptisms, 26 marriages and 29 burials. He mentioned in particular the passing of Mr W. E. Watts, at one time a choir singer; Mr D. J. Willis, whose name was synonymous with that of the pioneer church in Rangitikei, and Mr R. W. Marshall, also of pioneering stock. Communicants numbered 5258. Mr Williams thanked his churchwarden, Mr G. G. Oliver, and paid a tribute to his work over the past two years. He also spoke of the work of the choir, Mrs Stevens, Miss Gorrie, Mrs Staples and Mrs Fowler- who had all continued unobtrusively in their respective spheres of influence, the Sunday School teachers and various other church organisations. Speaking of the Mothers’ Union Mr Williams said it had flourished and last year was the fifth largest in the diocese.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. A. HUTTON, OF MARTON

The sudden death of Mrs Catherine Mary Corbett Hutton at her home, Marton Junction, late on Wednesday night, came as a shock to her wide ciicle of friends in the Rangitikei district. She had enjoyed the best of health and her passing was totally unexpected. She died at the early age of 59. The late Mrs Hutton was a daughter of the late Mr and .Mrs David Wemyss, Renwicktown, Blenheim. She was employed by the Post and Telegraph Department and married Mr Arthur Hutton in Wanganui 32 years ago. Mr Hutton was also employed by the department and they lived at Wanganui, Eketahuna. Wellington and Halcombe before coming to Marton in 1922. About three yeais ago Mr Hutton, who was supervisor at the Marton Post Office, retired. Mrs Hutton was associated with the Marton Junction Library Committee, the Rangitikei Women's Hockey Association, the Athletic Football Club and the Marton Bowling Club. She worked silently behind the scenes and was always willing to give her assistance to any organisation. Only a few days before her demise Mrs Hutton was assisting at the Bawling Club's big gala day. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters—Mrs M. Barley (Raetihi) and Miss K. N. Hutton (Marton), a son, Mr D. J. Hutton (Marton), and two grandchildren. Mesdames W. Newman (Renwicktown), J. Shaw (Ngaruawahia), M. Donnelly (Blenheim) are sisters, and Messrs M. Wemyss (Blenheim), D. Wemyss (Renwicktown), C. Wemyss (Awatuna) and J. Wemyss (Seddon) are brothers.

The interment took place at the Mount View Cemetery and the high esteem in which the late Mrs Hutton was held in the community was testied by the lengthy cortege and the many beautiful floral tributes which were placed at the graveside. Included in the mourners were representatives of all branches of sport in the district in which .Mis Hutton haa always shown a keen interest. A short service at the Jiome and the graveside was conducted by the Rev. James Robertson. The pallbearers were Messrs T. Hutton (Pongaroa), A. Hansen (Eketahuna). nephews); M. Mailey (Raetihi/ sen-in-law; C. Wemyss (Awahu.ia) b v other; J. Hutton (Marton) a son, and H. McLean (Marton).

FIRE WEEK COMMENCES IN MARTON ON FRIDAY The following statement was issued last evening by the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade in connection with Fire Week, which is to be held from May 6 to May 14: “This is in the interest of every person, man, woman or child in the Marton district. If jou value your property you will rearse the hazards of lire, and although insurance will cover you to a certain extent you cannot hope to get a 100 per cent.' cover from that quarter. We realise and appreciate th? wonderful help we received during the Ume of the carnival, and although we do not wish to ask the willing person to subscribe all the time, we know that there must be 60 per cent, of the people of Marton

and districts who h.ave not given us their full support. At previous carnivals that were very well supported the people had little or no genuine entertainment. We, nowever, gave the Rangitikei public an entertainment that, from the opinions of many Marton visitors was second to none in New Zealand- for a town of this size. It is on these grounds that we find the lack of support from a vast majority of the financial public in this district. As a brigade we think that a lot. was overlooked and that some of the people do not. realise the work and training and the added fact that the brigade is on call lor 24 hours of every day, in every week, year by year. “To maintain efficiency we must keep our equipment meeern. and with the rapid expansion of the Marton district we as a body know and feel that the equipment we have today is inadequate to fulfil your requirements. It is on these ground? that we solicit your support, and we know the people of the Marton district will not let their brigade down. “During Fire Week there will be demonstrations of the brigade’s efficiency, so watch the daily papers for further announcements,” concludes the statement.