Move To Reduce Tuition Fees For Pipers Defeated

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 November 1949, Page 3

Move To Reduce Tuition Fees For Pipers Defeated

A resolution that the tuition fees for pipers be reduced from 2s 6d a night to Is a night was lost on the voices when the Marton Pipe Band was discussed at the annual meeting of the Marton Scottish Society on Thursday night. A lower fee would attract more recruits, Mr. F. L. Nicol, in moving the resolution. He pointed out that the band was now earning money and last year £35 was obtained from engagements. Some of this money could be used to subsidise the tuition fees. Seconding the proposal, the drummajor, Mr. G. Sutton, said it would encourage the younger members and improve the playing strength of the band. There had been no complaints of the 2s 6d fee, said the secretary, Mr. J. W. Gibson. Other members considered that 2s 6d was not a high foe to pay. The pipers were of the opinion that it was worth 2s 6d a night to learn to play the pipes. A remark, “I don't think 2s 6d will keep many away from practice,” seemed to sum jp the opinions of the opposition. On being put to the meeting the resolution was lost on the voices. The meeeting agreed, however, that in cases of individual hardship the fees might be reduced. “The public has been very good to us and supported the society well. This has been appreciated,” said the chief, Mr. A. Stuart, when commenting on the satisfactory finances of the society. Everybody had worked well, said Mr. Stuart, and the society owed a great deal of gratitude to the ladies. Mr. Stuart also expressed the society’s appreciation of the splendid progress the band had made during the year. Th e election of officers resulted:— Chief, Mr A. Stuart; chieftains, Messrs H. G. Stewart and A. Christie; committee, Messrs A. Govenlock, R. Wilson, W. Gow, W. G. Wade, F. L. Nicol and W. Meads; auditor, Mr. F. I. Nicol; official piper, Pipe-Major Miss E. Christie; dancing instructor, Mrs. G. Signal; secretary, Mr. J. W. Gibson; ladies’ committee, Mesdames A. Christie, F. Knox, L. K. Mcßeth, Misses M .Craig and M. Moore. Appreciation of the services rendered by the two pipe band instructors— Messrs E. C. Morgan and G. Price — was expressed by several members of the society. It was decided to hold a social evening in the Victory Hall on New Year's Eve and to give the New Year an appropriate welcome. The pipe band is to parade in fjown that night. A church parade is to be held at the evening service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marton, on Sunday, November 27. CRICKET MATCH WON BY ONE RUN As part of the ’activities arranged in the celebration of Old Boys’ Day at Huntley School on Wednesday, a cricket match was played with pickhandles between the local and visiting Old Boys. The visitors won an exciting match by one run. The locals in the first innings made 64 (W. B. Tidy 20, A. K. Simpson 14. Bowling, Jamieson 4 for 23 and Swainson 3 for 10), and in the second innings 94 (A. K. Simpson 16, F. C. Christensen 10, E. H. Simpson 10 not out, J. D. Simpson 11. Bowling, Gray took 2 for 13, Rix-Trott 2 for 11 and Holt 2 for 11). The visitors made 62 runs in the first visit to the crease, (Jamieson 13, McWilliam 8. Bowling, Marshall 2 for 14, A. K. Simpson 2 for 14, W. B. Tidy 2 for 15), and in the second innings 97 (Gieson 29, Jamieson 34 and RixTrott 11. Bowling Christensen 8 for 31). SCHEDULE ISSUED FOR FIRST MARTON ROSE SHOW

The recently formed Marton Branch of the Rangitikei National Rose Society is to hold its first annual show in the Marton Victory Hall on Monday, November 21. The schedule was issued yesterday and caters for 66 classes divided into seven sections. There is a children’s section and besides the rose section there is also a section for decorative work. There is a special section open to all members of the N.Z. National Rose Society. Special prizes are being offered for champion blooms and exhibitors gaining most points in each section. The judges are Mr. Wrightson, Mr. L. Moss, and Mrs. Malcolm Whale. Post entries will be received and schedules may be obtained from the joint show secretaries, Mr. Alan Gibson and Mr. M. Atkinson or the branch secretary, Miss S. Ladley. METHODIST FAIR ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15

Only 11 days away, the 1949 Marton Christmas Fair arranged by the Methodist Church and to be held in the school-room on Tuesday, November 15, promises to be a very successful function. Many stalls will be well stocked with attractive articles. Aprons, sweets, toys, cakes, produce, plants, novelties and ice creams are all featured while afternoon tea will also be available. The fair is due to open at 2 p.m. half-an-hour earlier than previously advised. There will be two cooking competitions —an iced chocolate cake ana a white flour sponge (any filling). All entries close at 11.30 a.m. on the day of the fair. There is no entry fee, but the cakes become the property of the Fair. Prizes are being awarded for first and second. There is no admission charge to the Fair. DAY OF REMEMBRANCE BEING OBSERVED IN MARTON. Tomorrow is being observed by Marlon churches as Remembrance Day, when thoughts will turn inwaras in contemplation of those who made the great sacrifice in the two world wars. The morning service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will begin at live minutes to eleven to allow a filling observance of two minutes' silence at 11 a.m. Suitable hymns will be sung and the Rev. James Robertson will give an address on “Christ’s Way to Peace.” At the evening service Mr. Robertson will speak on “Tranquility Amidst Turmoil.” All are cordially invited to join in these services. At the Methodist Church, the minister, Mr. Herbert Prowse, will speak on “Forgive us our Debts” during the morning service, and at the conclusion of the evening address, ■’Spiritual Food,” the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered.