MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19439, 27 October 1925, Page 3

MARTON

••BUTTERFLY” AT TOWN HALL TO MORROW NIGHT (From the ‘‘Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) Kenneth Harlan, ‘‘The Virginian” in the film play of that name and a leading man of many notable performances in the last year or two, plays the role of Craig Spaulding in the film version of ‘‘Butterfly,” Kathleen Norris’ novel, which comes to-morrow night to the Marton Town Hall. The all-star cast chosen with an eye for ability already proven in successive achievement, includes Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, and Ruth Clifford. Kerry, who is remembered for his portrayals in ‘‘Merry-Go-Round,” ‘‘The Acquittal,” and ‘‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame, ’ ’ plays Konrad Kronski, the violinist; Miss La Plante will play “Butterfly.” Miss Clifford plays Hilary, Butterfly’s older sister. “Butterfly,” in the short period since its publication, has been accorded widespread popularity with all classes of readers. It is neither a typical “best seller” nor a “high-brow” story, being rather a bonk appealing to everyone. The picture was filmed with careful fidelity to the novel and is rated as one of tho best modern screen dramas of the year, having balanced comedy situations with a series of strong dramatic situations. MABTON GUN CLUB H. QUARTERMAN WINS WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP C. ILLSTON THE £5O TROPHY HANDICAP The weather was dull with a slight haze and not conducive to good shooting. Splendid entries were received for all competitions and there was a large attendance of the public. Mr S. J. Gibbons officiated as referee; Messrs C. Blackman and K. Fowler were blackboard stewards; scorer, Mr J. Sutcliffe; handicapper, Mr G. Jensen. Mr C. E. Gibbons carried out the secretarial duties, assisted by Messrs C. S. Fox and K. R. Scoon. The club provided luncheon for the competitors, officials and visitors. Open Clay Bird Handicap Ist prize, gun valued at £5O; 2nd £7; 3rd £3; 21 birds. D McLachlan (Masterton), C. Hlston (Marton) and J. Blyth (Wanganui) each shot 20 birds, ,C. Illston winning in the shoot off with 13 birds, C. McLachlan second with 12 and J. Blyth third with 9 birds. The following secured 19 birds:— Duncan Fraser (Palmerston N.), B. Burgess, and C. Rofe (Marton), J. Whittle, H. A. Belk, G. Belk and R.

Anderson (Taihape), C. Gray (Masterton), J. P. Byrne (Carterton) and J. Beard (Kimbolton). Wellington Provincial Championship Ist Gold medal and sweepstake, 21 birds, 18 yards rise. H. Quarterman (Taihape), J. Whittle (Taihape), D. McLachlan (Masterton) and C. Illston (Marton) each shot 19 birds. In the shoot off H. Quarterman shot 26 birds without a miss, securing the championship medal. D. McLachlan shot 25 birds, C. Illston 4 and J. Whittle 2. "•■The following secured 18 birds:— B. Burgess, R. Anderson and J. Beard. Sweepstake, 15 birds, 2 misses out:— N. Crabb and H. Nuttall divided wk* 15 birds, J. Beard 14 birds 3. Double rise, 8 birds:—C. E. Gibbons 1, J. Crabb and H. Quarterman divided second money. Handicap Sweep, 9 birds: —N. Crabb 1. J. Crabb, H. Nuttall and C. E. Gibbons divided second money. At the conclusion of the championship shoot, Mr T. A. Wilson (president? presented the championship medal to H. Quarterman and tho gun to C. 111■ston, congratulating them on their splendid shooting. The recipients suitably responded.

MABTON BOWLING CLUB PROGRESSIVE PAIRS On the green on Labour Day the club held a progressive pairs tournament, W. Duncan winning the A class with 3 games and a loss, and J. Mogridge the B class with 4 wins. & CYCLE ROAD RACE The following handicaps have been declared for the road race around Crofton block, starting at 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon from tho Post Office corner:—H. Hall (scratch), G. Denford (15sec), L. Bensemann, S. McJarrow and Davis (30sec.), Trooper, Moles and Richards (60secs), Preece McLennan (2jmin), Matthews, Newman and Johnston 3smin.), F. Gibbons and Steven (4|min.). CRICKET The following team will represent Porewa against Broadway on Wednesday next: —Birch (2), Cameron, L. Coleman, Lourie, Marshall, Olliver, Smith (2), Swainson and L. J. Thompson. Reserve: H. Coleman.