MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19433, 19 October 1925, Page 3

MARTON

‘‘THE MASK OF LOPEZ.” MARTON TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT. (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) Fred Thomson and his almost human horse, “Silver King,” will make their appearance at the Marton Town Hall this evening in “The Allask of Lopez.” Hazel Keener is the girl for whom Fred Thomson fights and licks the villain in his latest thriller, “The -Mask of Lopez.” Hazel is a young woman of fixed beauty, and quite alluring enough to send anyone to punch Jack Dempsey on the nose. Ever trv to think what would happen to you if you tried to do some of the wild riding and thrilling rescues that you see. on [he screen? And did you ever stop to think of the experience that is necessary to accomplish these stunts that flash by you so fast on the screen? It is a fact, nevertheless, that Fred Thomson, whose latest thriller is

“The Musk of Lopez,” a Master picture, has gained his big following by continuous hard work and practice at all the difficult stunts which he (accomplishes with seemingly no difficulty at all. He spent many an hour to perfect the remarkable leap shown in “The Mask oJ‘ Lopez,” over a sevenfoot fence to the back of his famous horse Silver King, just as the horse passes a given point at the fence so that Thomson lands directly in the saddle land speeds away at a terrific pace without slowing up the horse one second. It is a hazardous feat, but done so prettily by Thomson that it appears not the least bit dangerous. Flashing her eyes and throwing hack her head without disturbing a single wisp of hair, Hazel Keener rides, walks, jumps land runs with Fred Thomson through his latest and best Master picture. LAND AGENTS’ CLAIM. At the Marton Court on Friday, F. R. H. Brice, Ltd., laud agents, sued P. Nesbit for £ll5 3s, being commission alleged to be due to plaintiff by defendant through the sale of defendant’s property. After ihe hearing of evidence from both principals in the action the case was adjourned. MARTON BOWLING CLUB. OPENING ON WEDNESDAY. A meeting of the committee of the | Marton Bowling Club was held in the I pavilion on Friday night, Mr. F. Pur- | nell presiding. | The opening day was fixed for Wcdi nesday, October 21, at 2 p.m. Invita- ! lions to kindred clubs are being sent I out. j -Messrs O. Braebyn and J. Galpin i were elected members. i The committee decided to award a medal (donated by a member) for the most improved first year player to Mr. S. Marr. It was decided to hold a progressive [ pairs tournament on Labour Day, commencing at 9 a.m., for trophies presented by Mr. O. Neumann. MARTON RETAILERS’ ASSOCIATION. i At a meeting of the Marton Retailers’ Association on Tuesday night the Broadway Cricket Club w*as voted £2

The question of appointing a night walcnniun was discussed, but it was decided to take no action. It was suggested, however, that the applicant should make a canvas. Mr. T. Barton, ch'airman, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his work during lhe past. AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL. An enjoyable social evening was held in St. Stephen’s Social Hall at -Marton on Thursday evening. Bible classes from St. Stephen’s and St. Andrew’s Churches wore present, hems were contributed by Misses Helen Wood, Joan Sutcliffe, Betty Sutcliffe and Messrs Swaine and Jeffries. A number of competitions were 'also held, the winners being Misses Foxley-Turnball, Miss Isobel Gray and Mr. Pal Meredith. COMBINED BALL. At a combined meeting of the Rangitikei Motor Chib and the Marton Rifle Club on Friday night it was reported that the ball showed a profit of £2l 10s. Special mention was made of the work done by the ladies’ supper committee, and it was decided to entertain them at afternoon tea in the near future. APPRECIATION. Mr. Hodge, who designed the new secondary building of Marton District High School, paid a visit to the school on Wednesday in the course of his duties, when Lilian Goodall and Geoffrey Prince, on behalf of the school, presented him with a gold Eversharp pencil in recognition of his work. Afr. T. Low, chairman, made a brief speech, and Air. Hodge suitably replied.