YOUNG MAN CHARGED

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 146, 17 March 1934, Page 16

YOUNG MAN CHARGED

Theft of Jewellery Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, March 16. Charged with stealing jewellery valued at £95 from the dwelling of Maurice Millar, in Amesbury Street, Palmerston North, on March 9, William Wallace Clifford, labourer, aged 25, appeared before Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Police Court this morning. A remand until next Tuesclay was granted. Accused was also charged with stealing a purse and £2/3/- in money from the residence of S. G. Berry on March 12, and was remanded until Tuesday next, PALMERSTON NEWS Reeves-Luttrell Fight Off Palmarston North, March 16. As a result of Harold Reeves receiving an injury to his head, the Manawatu Boxing Association has been obliged to call off the bout which was to have been fought lit, Palmerston North on March 31 between Reeves and V. Luttrell, of Hastings.

Housewives’ Ixiague. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Palmerston North Housewives’ League of the New Zealand Labour Party:—President, Mrs. Robertson (re-elected) ; vice-president, Mrs. Olliver; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A. F. Thomas; executive committee, Mesdames E. W. Ward, D. Wouldes, W. Banham, A. Yule, and B. Kinsett; delegate to Labour Representation Committee, Mrs. Robertson.

Amateur Athletic Meeting. The following are the results of the events decided at the evening amateur athletic meeting held at Feilding this week One mile cycle: H. Cocker, 1; A. Eade, 2. Time. 2.35. Three mile cycle: Hesketh, 420yds., 1; Eade, 100yds., 2. Time, 4.40. Half-mile cycle: Laurenson, 140yds., 1; Marsden. 160yds., 2. 100yds. flat; Dixon, 1; Kitchen, 2. Time, 10 3-5. Mile flat: Ryniker, 1; J. Hurdle, 2. Time, 5.15.

Entwhistle Bowls Shield. In a match for the Entwhistle shield this weeli, the Orona Bowling Chib defeated Woodville by 100 points to 68. The results were as follow, Oroua skips being mentioned first: —At Woodville : Pitman (s.) beat Nicholas (s,), 27-22;. Aitken (s.) lost to Mules (s.), 14-25. At Oroua: Roach (s.) beat Horne (s.), 24-18; .Shrimpton (s.) beat Forbes (s.), 25-3; Andrews (s.) beat Norman (s.), 19-18. PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION St. Matthew’s College Masterton, March 16. There was a large attendance at the annual meeting .of the Parents’ Association of St. Matthew's Collegiate School for Girls. Sirs, A. Beetham forwarded her resignation as secretary, as she will be absent for some time in Australia. It was resolved to place on record the excellent service which Mrs. Beetham has rendered to the association, both as secretary and as president. Mrs. W. F. McLaren, the retiring president, was unable to carry on in office owing to pressure of other duties. A vote of thanks was passed to her for her valuable assistance, and for the manner in which she had carried out her duties. The election of officers resulted as follows :—President. Mrs. N. 11. Prior; vice-presidents. Mesdames W. F. McLaren, A. Beetham, B. Iveson, S. Mawley, E. Riddiford; secretary, Mrs. D. T. Herbert; general committee. Mesdames J. H. Payton. J. Betts. H. Beetham, R. Burling, R. Garland. Don. Evans, Peacock. 0. Perry, de Lisle. Hodder, 11. Mawley, H. P. Hugo, L. T. Daniell. ALLEGED BURGLARY Accused to Stand Trial Palmerston North, March fid. Pleading not guilty to a charge of breaking and entering the premises of the Dominion Auctioneering Company and stealing a radio and a short-wave converter, valued at £39, Joseph Henry Lewis, labourer, aged 33. was committed to the Supreme Court for trial by justices of the peace in the Police Court this afternoon. THEFT OF TOOLS Labourer Pleads Guilty Palmerston North. March 16. Pleading guilty to a charge of stealing five planes, a chisel and a circular saw belonging to A. D. Waters, Harold George Newbury, labourer, aged 34, was admitted to a year's probation by Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Police Court this morning. Accused was ordered to repay the sum of 16/- to a second-hand dealer. WOMEN’S HOCKEY ’ Mastertoil Old Girls Meet Masterton. March 16. A decision to enter a senior and two junior teams in the 1934 competitions was arrived at by the aunual meeting of the Old Girls’ Hockey Club. Practices will start on the first Thursday after Easter, subject to the consent of the grounds committee. The following officers were elected: — Patron, Mrs. M. James; president, Mrs. M. Stubbings; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. Adcock. P. McLaren, A. P. Clark, Miss K. Morrison, Messrs. J. Small, J. Wing. T. A. Redman, J. T. Hills, F. B. Gray, G. Jackson; senior coach. Mr. C. N. Cole; junior coach, Mr. A. Stubbings; selection committee, two coaches and the secretary; delegates to the association, Messrs. C. N. Cole and A. Stubbings; delegate to grounds committee. Mr. A. Stubbings : secretary, Mrs. T. I. Cole. WEEK-END BOWLS Park Club Matches Masterton. March 16. The following Park bowling rinks will take part in the last match of the series to-morrow, piny to commence at 1.45 p.m. All players are requested to be present. The draw is as follows: —Stubbings v. Shearer; Ewington v. Carr; IJilgour v. Lett; Finlayson v. Vincent; Boil, a bye. ENTERTAINMENTS “Dinner at Eight.” described by an English critic as “the most glittering talking picture to come from Hollywood,” is now showing at the Regent Theatre, Masterton. This drama is outstanding in the fact that it has not two or three elimaXes, but twelve, each strong and distinct, ensuring that each actor in the film will have a clear-cut portrayal and n dominating scene. Marie Dressier heads a strong cast, including Jean Harlow. Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Edmund Lowe, Billy Burke, Madge Evans, and Lee Tracy. “Stage Mother.” •'Stage Mother,” starring Alice Brady. Maureen O’Sullivan, and Phillip Holmes. I commences at the Regent Theatre ou Wednesday next for a <hree-<lay session, i This is a drama of exceptional appeal, i mid depicts the real stage life behind the scenes.