Rangitikei Branch Of National Party Holds Special Meeting

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 September 1950, Page 2

Rangitikei Branch Of National Party Holds Special Meeting

Reports on matters discussed at the recent annual conference of the National Party at Christchurch were discussed at a special meeting of the Rangitikei branch at Feilding this week. The speakers were Miss Beckett (Marton), Mr. J. Caithness, chairman of the Rangitikei committee, Mi. E. B. Gordon, M.P., and Mr. A. R. Gibson, chairman of the Feilding branch. Mr. Caithness presided. , Mr. Caithness explained that a similar meeting had -been held in Marton. Through officials and executive members of the party, it was intended to keep members posted regarding developments of a national character and to give a report of the Government's work as it proceeded and to discuss matters of general interest. The difficulties experienced by tradesmen in securing apprentices were discussed. It was stated that all trades were faced with the problem of completing articles of apprenticeship because so many youths with a natural aptitude for the trades and who showed promise of developing into skilled tradesmen, did not have the required educational standard of two years’ secondary school and | school certificate. Mr. Gordon pro- [ mised to see if anything could be done about the matter. TENANCIES Dealing with the Tenancy Act, Mr. Gordon stated that in cases where a tenant had been informed that the dwelling which he had been renting had been sold, the new owner still had to find alternative accommodation. A year's notice to quit had to be given where the owner had owned the property for two years and six months' notice where the property had been owned for three years or more. Respecting new tenancies, a con tract was required to be entered into and the owner or the tenant could then give notice in accordance with the terms of the contract. If the contract provided for three months’ notice on either side then possession would have to be given at its expiration or before- In the case of new tenants, alternative accommodation did not have to be provided. REPORTS RECEIVED Miss Beckett gave a full report on the annual conference at Christchurch where 350 delegates took part in the discussions. The National Party would honour its promise to reduce the cost of living but had not promised to do so in six months. The organisation of the National Party was excellent and in the years to come the results of the turning point in the history of New Zealand when the National Government took office would become apparent. Messrs. Caithness and Gibson stressed the need for continued loyalty and tolerance. The Government was new in office and everything desirable could not be achieved immediately. The country had been saved from Socialism and would eventually be put in a sound financial and economic condition. MARTON GOLF CLUB The first actual challenge for the Tiansport Cup, which was recently presented to the Marton Golf Club, was played at the week-end, when the holders lost the trophy to Hawkestone. The cup was presented by the transport operators of the Marton and Bulls area, ind Mr. R. G. McConnell, an officer of the Transport Department, for competition among the district golf clubs for the purpose of fostering the sport and giving members of these clubs more competitive match play. In the game played at the weekend, Marton's “tail” (ailed badly and (Will have to improve if the club is to I have a chance in the next challenge. 1 Hawkestone won the cup by nine I games to seven. The foursomes were I drawn—t-.vo games each—but HawkeIstonet won the singles by seven i matches to five. | UNITED NATIONS FUND. ! Marton contributions to the United | Nations Appeal for .Children now total over £562. During the iast live days £26 18s has been hahded into the icceiving depots: Previously acknowledged, £535 9f. Id; Mr. and Mrs. N. Lewis, £2: Mrs M. Price, 15s: Mr. and [Mrs. H. P. Ste.vart, £lO, Mr. and Mrs. I K. N. Glasgow, £2; Mrs. H. D. Hawklins, £2; P. W. Briant, £3 3s; M . and Mrs. J. Caithness, £2; Mr. xo/clock £5; total, £552 7s Id. MARTON GOLF TEAM. The return golf match between the Marton and Feilding clubs will be played on the Marton limes at the week-end, commencing at 9 a.m. The Marton team is: A. Fullerton-Smith, R. Worker, R. S. Fullerton-Smith, M. C. Fenwicke, A D. FiPlerton-Smith. F. J. Christen-cn, A. B McFarlane, I V. W. Fullerton-Smitn, L. T. Cole-

man, H. K. Joblin, R. G. McConnell, R. A. Todd. A. R. Marshall, L. A. P. Sherriff, D. B. Stanford, R. Crawford, S. W. Morrison, D. B. Slauden, A. H. Marshall, H. R. Miller, H. K. Slocombe, A. W. Low, W. H. Comfoot. Members who have not completed their outstanding com I Jon matches are asked to play the.a on Saturday. For others there will be a G.ne-club match, played with one club and putter. The draw will take place at thv clubhouse. DAFFUDIL SHOW THIS VNTEK. Under the auspices of th e Marton Parochial District Guild, the 48ih annual daffodil and spring flower show will be held in the Marton Civic The at re on Tuesday, September 19. Schedules have been posted to many growers. A splendid collection of trophies have been offered for competition in all sections, including the children’s classes. Addition ! work was done by the schedule committee this year in revising the schedule to conform with the latest regulations from England about types of d ffodils. In future, instead of having such nar.ies as Barril, or incomparabilis, the flower 3 v/ill be classified first on the length cf the cup, trumnet, medium or short and again within each of these main l c!asrifi-’?.t:o’ , s subdivided according to colour of cun and perianth (petals).