MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19511, 13 February 1926, Page 3

MARTON

MARTON A. AND P. SHOW (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) Entries closed last evening for the Marton Show, to be held on the Marton Racecourse on Wednesday, February 24. There are 350 pens of purebred and fat sheep and lambs, whilst the entries in the horses (light and draught) constitute a record, there being 24 entries in the Pryce jumping competition and an average of twenty in all horse jumping competitions. The classes for Friesian cattle have drawn a large entry, for which the New Zealand Friesian Association has donated a gold medal. There is also a good entry in Jerseys, and the classes for pigs and dogs have also filled well. • Entries for the home industries and ii dustrial sections close on the morning I of the show at 9 o’clock, and schedules may be procured on application to Air I A. Way, secretary, Marton. The chairman of the Great ford School Committee has written to the Association stating that the school children have been given a whole holiday for the show. PICTURES AT TOWN HALL NOBLEWOMEN ARE FI LAI “ ATAIOSPHERE ” Titles galore were floating around on the sets at Universal Studio, Fort Lee, NJ., while Barbara La Alarr and Conway Tearle were filming for First National “The Heart of a Siren.” which Sawyer-Lubin has adapted from the Broadway stage success “Hail and Farewell.” Many of the locales of the films are laid on the Riviera, and for the purpose of ensuing the proper back ground, Al Hall, who assisted Phil Rosen in the direction of this production, secured the services of several noblewomen. These included Countess Drerover, Countess Toto, Baroness dp Mondelle, and Mme. La Violette. All of these players possess titles in their own country, and help to provide the exact atmosphere for Barbara La Alarr in the role of Isabella Echevaria, the most beautiful woman in Paris. The picture will bo shown at the Marton Town Hall this evening. The first episode of a serial. “The Kiddle Rider.” starring William Desmond and Eileen Sedgwick, will bp shown to-night and Monday night. On Wednesday the feature will be “Riders oi the Purple Sage.” MARTON COURT BEFORE MR. R. M. WATSON, S.AL LIQUOR AT RATA NA T. Tanui Hetet pleaded not guilty to charges of being intoxicated while in charge of a motor and of a breach of a prohibition order. Constable Stcere prosecuted. Reuben Afete Kingi, a sergeant of police at Ratana, stated that on Sunday, November 22, defendant returned to Ratana in a motor car, alone, as far as witness knew. Later witness examined the car and found a bottle of beer, which was given later to Constable Jones, of Martou. Defendant was “quite in good order” and able to handle his car, but was not home when witness called at his house later on and took away from one kitchen two beer bottles, one empty, one other nearly so. Defendant was able to back his car into a small space. Constable Steere here asked that witness be treated as hostile. This was not agreed to, but witnesses were ordered out of Court. Air Brodip, for Hetet, protested that he had not been permitted to peruse a statement given to the police. Continuing witness said that at night he saw Hetet and two others in Hetet’s house, seated at a table talking. He did not see any glasses or bottles. ' To the Al agist rate he said the police I at Ratana had the power to search cars land houses if beer was suspected. | Liquor must not be taken into the pah. To Air Brodie: Ratana was very strict that liquor must not be brought into the pah. He found a full bottle in the car and the others in the house while Hetet was at church. Defendant on coming into the pah backed up a long narrow track, in which were two bends. There was nothing in Hetet’s appearance to indicate that he had had drink. It was possible that the bottle found in the car belonged to someone who had been with Hetet. To the Magistrate: He gave the beer to the constable because he considered it his duty to do so. All beer found in the pah was not handed to the police. It was not handed over when the parties concerned pleaded guilty to the offence. His Worship here stated that he could not declare the witness hostile, but his attitude was pretty clear. He suggested that Air Brodie should have

seen the statement made to the police Witness’ evidence was not satisfactory His Worship could not see why Con stable Jones was taken into the pah.

Witness, answering Air Brodie, said that Tira was at the pah and endeavoured to get Hetet to take him out in his car. Hetet refused and there was an argument, and witness sent for Constable Jones. Witness did not see defendant enter the gate of the pah. > Joe Hawera, another member of the 'Ratana police, said he saw Hetet’s car leave the pah at about 11 a.in. and return between 2 and 3 p.m. When Hetet and his two friends left the car they appeared happy with their trip. The previous witness gave the bottle of I beer to witness, who did not see where he got it from. Witness, looking through a window at night, saw three men in Hetet’s house drinking out of pannikins. He considered they were drinking beer, but he did not see any. It was his duty to stop liquor from coming into the pah. The party when they left the car were arm in arm, joking and laughing. Witness did not see anything of the bottles until they were given him by Kingi. He did not see any table in the room where the men wen* drinking. They might have been drinking tea. Air Brodie submitted there was no evidence of Hetet being intoxicated while in charge of the car or of a breach of a prohibition order. His Worship found that there was no evidence of defendant being intoxicated while in charge of a car on a public road, and dismissed the charge. The police had omitted to supply formal proof that defendant had procured liquor while prohibited, ami that charge could be dismissed without prejudice. Civil Cases Judgment by default was given for plaintiff in the following cases:—W. Oldfield v. N. Rasmussen, £l6 .18s 7d, costs £2 15s; W. L. Aynslcy v. Rang! Alarumaru, £5, costs 28s 6d. In the judgment summons claims, Christensen and Stanford v. 11. Hartley, an order was made for payment of £9 4s, in default .10 days imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended on payment of £2 per month. Non-Suit Granted Judgment was to have been delivered | in the case in which T. R. H. Brice and Co. claimed from P. Nesbit £ll2 14s commission on a property sale. Plaintiffs applied for and were granted a non-suit, defendant being allowed £7 0s 6d costs. MARTON GUN CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, The annual general meeting of the Marton Gun Club was held last evening, Mr. T. A. Wilson presiding over a good attendance. The balanee-sneet showed the club to be in a sound financial position, win ei augured wcxl for the forth’jming sjisou. The report d.-uit with the work curing the last year and referred in detail to the notable successes attained by the club, and to the holding of the New Zealand Clay Bird Champioush p meeting, and also the AVellington Provincial Championship. Alcmbers had upheld their reputations at the various shoots at which they attended. The honorary membership of the club totalled 95, which was very gratifying indeed. The club wished to thank all those who had assisted to make the past year such a successful one. The club was unsuccessful in winning the C.A.C. Cup against Taihape last season, but a challenge would be forwarded during the coming year. Election of Officers. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Air. G. T. Avery; president. Air. T. A. Wilson; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. W. S. Glenn, M.P., A. Way, R. F. Wood, G. Morris, P. 11. Leonard; executive committee, Alessrs. C. C. Al (‘Donald, Al. Crabb, W. Twigg, C. Fox, and officers ex-officio; secretary and treasurer, Air. C. E. Gibbons; referee, Air. D. Burgess; handicapper, Alessrs C. C. Al eDonald, AL Crabb, Al. Gray: supervisor, Air. G. Al orris; selectors, Alessrs G. T. Avery and W. Twigg. Air. Avery referred to the splendid patronage, accorded the club by outside members, especially from Turakina Valley, Hunterville and Wanganui. The speaker said the club appreciated their support and he hoped it would continue. The executive was instructed to draw up dates for the coming season. Air. C. Federick presented a silver challenge cup to be competed for by members of the club. Capt. E. O. Pryce donated £1 Is. Both donors were accorded a vote of thanks. The cup will be fired for as the club championship, and the winner will be presented with a miniature cup. Application is to be made to the Afarton Jockey Club for the use of their property.