WAITOTARA CRICKET

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1934, Page 10

WAITOTARA CRICKET

VICTORY FOR PATEA TEAM. SOME GOOD SCORES REGISTERED A cricket match between Waitotara and Patea was played during the weekend at Waitotara. The Patea eleven proved superior, winning by an innings and 42 runs. The scores were:— Waitotara: First innings: J. Verry, run out, b McKinnon, 4; A. Curry, c Harvey, B. Ellis, 11; H. Butterworth, c Willis, b Harvey, 12; E. Leahy, b Ansley, 1; H. Abraham, b Ansley, 12; E. Lee, b Nansett, 2; R. Lord, b Nansett, 3; J. Morehu, b Ansley, 2; L. Hurley, b Ansley, 0; P. Leahy, b Ansley, 1; J. Day, not out, 0; extras, 7; total 55. Second innings: J. Verry, b Harvey, 11; A. Curry, b Nansett, 7; H. Butterworth, c and b Harvey, 0; E. Leahy, c Nansett, b Ellis, 5; H. Abraham, c Ansley, b Nansett, 1; E. Lee, c Clarkson, b Nansett, 0; R. Lord, b Minton, 5; P. Morehu, not out, 0; L. Hurley, b Nansett, 1; W. Nicholson, c Clarkson, b Ellis, 25; J. Day, b Ellis, 0; extras, 14; total 69. Patea: First innings: Adams 1.b.w., b Verry, 10; Clarkson, b Abraham, 1; Willis, b Verry, 13; Maule, b Verry, 0; McKinnon, c Lee, b Verry, 10; Harvey, b Verry, 16; Ellis, b Verry, 88; Nansett, b Verry, 2; Ansley, retired, 24; Julian, not out, 1; Minton, played on, b Curry, 1; extras, 20; total 186. Nukumaru Hall Dance.

The Nukumaru hall committee held a dance in the hall on Thursday evening. The attendance was not large owing to counter-attractions. The music was supplied by the Arcadians’ Orchestra, Wanganui. A programme of modern and old-time dances was enjoyed. Coming-of-age. To celebrate the coming-of-age of his daughter Lily, Mr. E. Travers entertained a number of friends on Friday night. The evening was spent with games, competitions and dancing. Mr. Ringa supplied the music. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. A. Muggeridge, Hawera county engineer, is an inmate of the Hawera hospital.

WAVERLEY BOY SCOUTS. ST. ANDREW’S GIFT AFTERNOON. The second annual meeting of the Waverley Scout committee was held on Friday evening. The president, the Rev. Gardiner, gave a report on the year’s work, which showed good prospects for the coming year. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £4 18s sd. The election of officers resulted: The Rev. Gardiner, president; vice-president, Mr. R. McDonald; secretary, Mr. D. Sutherland; committee, Mesdames Wytkin, Elmslie, O’Leary, Stewart, Sutherland and Messrs. Mulholland, Currie and Elmslie.

On Friday Mesdames Lamont, Walker, Morrison and Hone were hostesses at a gift afternoon for the plain work stall. St. Andrew’s Hall was tastefully decorated with laburnum, marigolds and Iceland poppies. A short musical programme was given as follows: Miss Shearman, piano solo; Mrs. Davidson, song; Miss L. Powell, song; Miss G. Beer, song. Misses Beer, Powell and Walker accompanied the singers. There were two competitions, “Jumbled Towns” and “Shrubs,” the winners being Misses Powell and Beer. The Rev. H. C. Stuart, on behalf of the hostesses thanked those present for coming with their gifts, which would greatly assist the furnishing of the stall. He thanked the hostesses for arranging the afternoon.

PATEA CYCLING SEASON. N. RAILTON CLUB CHAMPION. The conclusion of the second series of road cycling fixtures arranged by Messrs J. Bates and A. Maule for the Patea Amateur Athletic Club has ended the local road cycling season. The club championship cup, awarded for the season’s fastest rider, goes to N. Railton, whose consistent performances throughout the season mark him as a clever rider. V. ‘Railton was runner-up for both championship and series honours. C. McKenna secured the'highest aggregate in both the first and second series after a season of uniform performance against more seasoned riders. Positions in the series are:— First series: C. McKenna 1. V. Railton 2, I. Moore 3. Second series: C. McKenna 1, J. McMahon 2, N. Railton 3. PORT OF PATEA. November 3: Sailed, m.v.’s Foxton, Inaha, Kapuni and Hawera; expected, o.v. Fairburn. November 6: High water, 8.51 a.m., 9.18 p.m.

GEORGE ARLISS AT HIS BEST. “THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD.” George Arliss has been seen in many pictures, but in none has he achieved such a peak as in “The House of Rothschild,” which opens a six-day season at the Hawera Opera House on Saturday. The picture is one of the few justifying the term brilliant, and the acting alone is remarkable.

Set against a picturesque period of European history, the story deals with the rise of the great banking house of Rothschild. From the squalid ghetto of Frankfurt the fame and power of the firm grows world-wide. The direction of the picture has given it a remarkable compass and in every way the show is remarkable. George Arliss’ acting is magnificent.

“SONG OF THE PLOUGH.” Forming a cameo of English life, “The Song of the Plough,” which opens a twoday season at the Hawera Opera House to-day, is one of the most beautiful productions yet made in English’studios. From first to last, the picture holds an interest both unusual and entertaining. The Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe were among those who saw it in Wellington, and they gave the picture warm support.

The picture brings to the screen one of the most exquisite dramas set against the charm and glory of the rolling downs of England. Humorous incidents are not neglected, and the cameo life studies of the quack medicine vendors at the fairs and the revelry at the village inn are entertainments in themselves.