MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19444, 2 November 1925, Page 3

MARTON

SEE •JOE" AT MABTON TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT.” (From the "Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) H ere is a picture of familiar faces ind familiar sights; “Joe” is the epic of Australasia! It is a story of colonials, of colonial cities, and the glorious !ree life of Australasia. It was made >y the colonial producer, Beaumont Smith, famous for “The Man from Snowy River,” and “The Sentimental Bloke” in Australia, and acte<Vby colonial actors and actresses. “Joe” is Beaumont Smith’s latest Australian comedy drama, and is based on Henry Lawson’s book. “Joe Wilson and His Mates.” It is a story of our own life that goes to the heart of things, with the typical Henry Lawson touch. “Joe” is just a colonial man who marries a colonial girl, and they take up a farm section, finally achieving comfort an,l success after many hard and hitter struggles. Interwoven with their romance is another love story which does not run so smoothly. Many of the incidents are laid in Sydney. and include the magnificent cabar T. “Th»* Ambassadors.” The bush anti country scenes are excellent, while tense excitement is provided by a real bush fire. Australia’s deadliest menace. Arthur Tauchert makes a splendid Joe Wilson, and Gordon <'oilingridge. Marie Lorraine, Fernando Butler, and Dunstan Webb give excellent support in this wholesome picture which breathes m genuine colonial atmosphere. BOY SCOUTS’ SHOP. A final reminder is given of the Boy Scouts’ shop to be held in Hannan’s Buildings, to-morrow when produce, cakes, and other goods will be sold on account of the Scouts’ fund to send a troop to the Dunedin Exhibition. A guessing competition will also be held in connection with the artistic doll’s house made by one of the Scouts. This is an excellent opportunity to show your appreciation of the good work undertaken by Scoutmaster J. H. Leonard. GENERAL NEWS. The organising secretary of the Re ’orm Party in Rangitikei announces .hat all c6mmittes have been disbanded. MARTON SWIMMING CLUB. The annua! meeting was held on Saturday evening, Mr A. Way presiding over a good attendance. The balance sheet showed:—Receipts: Bank balance 30/9/25. £l2 7s 9d; subscriptions and donations, £2O 10s 6<l. Total £32 18s 3d. Expenditure:—Trophies. £4 19s; advertising, £1 13s 3d; Wanganui <’»*ntre, £3 2s; bank charges, 14s; bank balance. £22 10b. Total, £32 18s id-

The report stated that the season did not open auspiciously, the prevalence of infantile paralysis detracting from active membership. As the season advanced, however, the club met with encouraging financial support. and the club is indebted to Mr A. Wilkie, whose energetic canvass resulted in many donations. Great assistance was also rendered by Mr S. Hunt in supervising the painting of the baths, and Mr E. Jones for erection of seats. The various officials did good work at the competitions and the special thanks of the committee are due to Mr M. Archibald, whose donation of a trophy for club competition was keenly competed for and increased the popularity of the sport. Air R. E. Beckett’s donation of trophies as also appreciated. Special mention was made of the attention paid to his duties by the caretaker, Mr J. Anderson.

The report and balance sheet were adopted. Election of Officers. Patron: Air W. S. Glenn; president: Air R. E. Beckett; vice-presidents: Messrs F. Purnell, R. F. Wood, S. Morris, A. V. Brown, E. Alanley, A. B. Innes, J. D. Gorrie, S. J. Gibbons, J. Hannan, A. Wiikie, J. Reid and C. E. Gibbons; committee: Messrs E. Jones, Al. Archibald, J. Wilkie, W. L. Aynsley, Clarence Gibbons, D. Gorrie, E. Fletcher. R. Rivers. A. Cairncross, A. Smart, C. G. Fox, K. R. Scoon, F. Wood, and Aliases G. Doyle, Al. Windeburn. J. Boobyer and Al. Wilkie; secretary: Air Al. Copestake; treasurer: Mr A. Way; delegates to Wanganui Centre; Messrs J. Riordan and J. Reid (Wanganui); handicapper: Air E. Jones; time-keeper: Air A. F. Wood; starter: Air A. Way; sports committee: Alessrs E. Jones. R. Rivers, A. Smart and Afisses J. Boobyer, AL Wilkie, Al. Windlebum. The committee meet on November 5. The opening day was fixed for November 11, and an evening carnival on November 18. The subscription was fixed at 5s for men and 2s 6d for ladies and boys under 18 years. The secretary was voted a bonus of £5 5s for past services. The- following resolution was carried: That this meeting urges that the rules he amended in the direction ihat the Wanganui Centre be controlled by delegates instead of a management committee. Mr Way donated a miniature silver cup for a ladies’ race at the evening carnival.