CENTRAL DIVISION CONTESTS

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1931, Page 8

CENTRAL DIVISION CONTESTS

ISSUE STILL CLOUDED. As the result of Thursday’s games in the Central Division junior Rugby competition the two leading teams, Toko with 13 points, and Cardiff, with 12. have stabilised their positions to the extent that Toko have four points and Cardiff three more than those of the next team, Inglewood, with 9- By defeating Celtic, Pukcngahu now share fourth place with Celtic. With four rounds still to be played the final issue is still clouded, and any of the three leading teams has rosy chances, while neither Celtic nor Pukengahu can be ignored. No games were played in the third grade as the School team played at Hawera, while Midhirst forfeited to Inglewood on account of the Garrard Cup tournament at Midhirst. The two forfeit points put Inglewood on a level footimr with School.

WHAREHUIA SETTLERS LEAVE. FAREWELL TO CHARD FAMILY. After 18 years’ residence in the district, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.. Chard and family are leaving Wharchuia. They have taken a prominent part in local affairs, especially in social affairs. They were the gue<sts at a farewell dance in the Wharehuia Hall on Thursday night. There was a Large crowd.

Mr. C. Murray, who presided, referred in glowing terms to the fine qualities of tlie guests who, he said, had never been backward in assisting with the promotion and organisation of the various activities of the district. He was sure that in' the future, wherever they might be, they would earn for themselves popularity equal to that which was their lot in Wharehuia. Mr. Chard had been a member of the school and hall committees, and had been for a time chairman of the hall committee. A silver teapot, from the settlers, was presented as a memento of the guests' happy associations at Wharehuia. Music for the dance was supplied by local players, while the provision of supper was capably attended to by ladies of the district. MUSICAL RECITAL. PIANO AND SINGING SOLOS. On Tuesday, August 4, the Stratford public will have the pleasure of hearing Miss Mary Massey, L.A.8., the brilliant dramatic soprano. Miss Massey’s capabilities as a singer are well known in Taranaki, and this, her first attempt at the recital, should be very well received. ■ Her programme includes numbers that should prove very acceptable to music lovers. Included in Miss . Massey’s numbers are beautiful ballads and folk songs from some of the best classical and modern composers. Miss Beryl Masters, L.A.8.. needs no introduction to the people of Taranaki. Her capabilities as a solo piauiste and accompaniste alike are quite exceptional. Mr. Rex. Harrison, of Australia, will assist Miss Massey, and his baritone voice is sure to please. Mr. Harrison has gained many laurels in the singing world, chief among these being his winning of the men’s championship of Australia at Sydey in 1928. KING’S THEATRE TALKIES. NANCY CARROLL IN NEW ROLE. Nancy Carroll, petite and charming Irish colleen who captivated old and young with her comedienne parts in “Sweetie” and “Honey,” will be seen and heard in an entirely new type of screen portrayal when she comes to the King’s Theatre this afternoon in Paramount’s “The Devil’s Holiday.” In this picture of modern life in the wheat-belt, Miss Carroll is the “gold-digging” manicurist who works hand-in-hand • with salesmen of farm implements in “putting over” their deals with unsuspecting farmer prosepects. Much of the action takes place in a big hotel, the rendezvous for wealthy farmers and tricky city folk. Miss Carroll tries her game on Phillips Holmes, son of the wheat king of that region, and later regrets her shameful trickery when she discovers that he loves her. ELTHAM TALKIES. “SWEETHEARTS ON PARADE.” “Sweethearts on Parade,” the comedy production showing at Eltham to-night, is the type of screen entertainment that will please every type of audience. It’s a laugh riot. An all-star cast, perfect recording of bright dialogue, superb photography and settings, and a story that entertains from the opening scene to the fade-out, are some of the factors that contribute to the success of the film. An imposing cast which includes ' such prominent names as Alice White, Marie Prevost, Lloyd Hughes, interpret their roles with sincerity and. spirit. Genuine screen entertainment is contributed by all. The story tells of a small town girl who comes to the big city, with aspirations of marrying money. Instead, she falls in love with a. man. Later a millionaire appears on the horizon, and the young lady gravitates a bit off her chosen course. Sonic complications ensue, but everything works out all right when the “marines have landed and get the situation well in hand.”

p. . Positions Toko of the teams are 3 9 13 First Junior 1 Cardiff . ... . 5 1 2 8 12 . 4 3 1 8 9 Pukengahu . 4 4 0 8 8 Celtic .... . 2 3 4 9 8 Stratford . . 1 4 3 8 5 Midhiret . . 0 5 3 8 3 Third Grade. School . .. . . G 0 0 6 12 Inglewood . 6 2 0 7 12 Klthani 4 0 9 10 Midhirst . • . 3 4 0 4 6