RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 106, 6 May 1929, Page 2

RANGITIKEI

MARTON CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW The silver cup for most points in I amateur intermediate and novice classes (for district growers) resulted in a tic between Airs AV. P. AlcJarrow and Airs T. R. Willis. The Concert. On account of the late arrival of the Feilding Pipe Band there was a delay in commencing the concert programme on Thursday evening but a first-class Scotch programme was rendered. The band played two selections and Airs Doris Shapleski (a winner of many championships) won hearty applause for her dancing of the Scan Truibhas and Sailor’s Hornpipe. Alisscs Lulu Adsett, Jean Cheetham, Kathleen Hopping, Dell Adsett, Marjorie Nobel, Connie Stuart and Pearl Symes (pupils of Miss Shapleski), contributed Highland dances, and Dell Adsett and Marjorie Nobel gave a splendid exhibition of a Dutch dance in costume and were recalled. Aliss Ola Williams, of ATarton, contributed several elocutionary items in a finished style and was accorded an enthusiastic reception. Aliss Draper accompanied on the piano and Air AfcLeod assisted the dances on the bagpipes. Friday evening’s concert was contributed by local artists, the pupils from the Maori Girls’ College rendering several items, while Air H. M. Cardon (who has won championships in Australia and New Zealand), scored a hit in his elocutionary selections. Air Harvey and Air J. W. Gibson contributed vocal items and two of Aliss Barker’s pupils (Misses N. Simpson and D. Parkes), were seen to advantage in “Harlequin and Columbine,” a spectacular dance. The show proved a great success both from a financial and social point of view. Music Examinations The pass list of the written examinations of the R.A.AI. and R.C.M., held on November 10, 1928, is as follows (names in alphabetical order): —- Licentiate, qualifying paper.—Evelyn Y r ork (Wellington Diocesan School for Girls, Nga Tawa). Local Centre, rudiments of music.— Thyra Gill (Wellington Diocesan' School for Girls), Cynthia Hine (Wellington Diocesan School for Girls), Grace Neilsen (The Convent, Alarton). Additional practical jcsult, local centre examination, advanced grade.— Thyra Gill (Wellington Diocesan School for Girls). St. Stephen’s Church.

There was a record attendance at the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Stephen’s Church this week, when Rev. B, D. Ashcroft presided. The churchwardens’ report stated that the balance sheet shows a debit balance of £l6B 3s lOd, notwithstanding the fact that two special appeals have been made to parishioners for extra funds, and it is quite evident that unloss the whole of the proceeds of the annual bulb show for the next two years are placed to the credit of the general fund the parish will not be able to keep within the guaranteed overdraft (£200). An inspection of tho church satisfied the vestry that with some replacement to the under structure the present ohurch will last for some time to conic, probably 20 years. The new open-air schoolroom has been in use for some months now and is an undoubted success and parishioners will be glad to hear that for the present year the Diocesan »Schools Board have raised our grant from £lOO to £l5O. The annual bulb show and sale of work was a great success and the proceeds were devoted to painting church and schoolroom and renovating the interior of the schoolroom. The vicar gave a very interesting resume of the activities in all branches of the church and he was accorded hearty thanks. Air P. H. Wood (vicar’s warden) and Air A. H. Bill (people’s warden), both intimated their intention to retire from oiiicc after several years’ devoted service and both were accorded votes of appreciation. Air E. J. Wilde consented to act as vicar’s warden while Air A. Honeyman was unanimously appointed people’s warden, Air Crookc was appointed synodman for the next term of three years. Several recommendations with reference to retrenchment were then brought forward and after considerable discussion were referred back to the vestry. It was decided to renew the engagement of the deaconess at the end of her present term. The vestry members are to go into the question of heating tho church and also the matter of envelope contributions and other money-raising means. All who had assisted in the work of the church and Sunday school were accorded votes of thanks and after a most successful meeting, the ladies dispensed a delightful supper. Rangtikei Cricket Association. The annual general meeting of the above Association will be held in the Alarton Jockey Club’s rooms on Tuesday, Alay 14, at 7.30 p.m. THE PICTURES. “Dancing Vienna” is a delightful romance of the European stage that aas as its basis the contrast between jazz and waltz time as applied to the modern audience. Lya Mara typifies the Viennese sentiment of the waltz, whilst Ben Lyon, one of the leading American actors presents the case for jazz. Throughout the film dancing is well to the fore. Lya Alara excels in this direction as she commenced her artistic career as a student, of ballet and first appeared on the stage when she wa.3 only seven years old. Since then she has worked her way up to primo ballerina and in recent years has applied her artistic talents to the films. “Dancing Vienna” will be shown at lhe Marton Town Hall to-night. GOLF TEAMS MEET. During the week-end, four-ball and two-ball matches were played on the ATarton links. The teams halved in the four-ball match, Feilding winning by three games in the two-ball match. The following were tho results . the Fcliding players being mentioned first:— Four-Ball Match. St. Vitehberry and Carmine lost to Fcnwicke and Bevan; Fair and Gra-

ham lost to Gover and A. FullertonSmith; Harvey and Salmond lost to Dr Dick and Anderson; Giesen and Parkes beat Haise and Collier; Pettigrew and Sutton beat AlcKenzie and A. H. Marshall; Hore.and R. Harding beat A'. Fullerton-Smith and Sladden;’ Kington and Foster beat Openshaw and Netherclift; Burt and Hanger lost to Kingdon and F. Fulerton-Smith. Two-Ball Match. Carmine lost 'to Fenwick, Stichbury halved with Bevan; Fair halved with A. Fullerton-Smith; Graham halved with Gover; Salmond lost to Anderson; N e Harding beat Afurray-Ainsley; Parkes lost to Collier; Giesen beat Haise; Sutton lost to McKenzie; Pettigrew beat Dr Church; R. Harding (unfinished) V. Fullerton-Smith; Kingston halved with Openshaw; Foster beat Sladden; Burton beat Netherclift; Hanger beat Kingdon; Hare beat F. Fullerton-Smith. BULLS THE PICTURES. On ’Wednesday night at Bulls Town Hall will be screened Harriet Beec'aer Stowes’ most famous novel of the ages, now the immortal classic of the screen. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is the ultimate in screen production—the result of two years’ supreme effort by the greatest masters of the industry, their brains concentrated in evolving, from the immortal classic of fiction, a motion picture that would stand out like a beacon light on the pinnacle of achievement. Aiarganta Fischer takes the role of Eliza, Arthur E. Carew, .of George Harris, and James B. Lowe, of Uncle Tom. (Continued on Page 12.) SANDON OBITUARY The news of the passing away of Airs L, Bethune at the residence oi her grandmother (Airs Hammond) at Palmerston North, came as a shock to her many friends in this district. The late Airs Bethune, who was the eldest daughter of Airs Isabella and the late Air James A. Const, was born at Sanson, and the early years of her life were spent in thi a locality. After her marriage she lived at Palmerston North, and for some years past has resided in Wellington. Airs Bethune was the possessor of musical ability above the average and her help was always gladly given when required at social functions. To the bereaved family we extend sincere sympathy. Tho funeral which was at Sanson on Thursday was largely attended by friends and relatives from a wid e area. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Parsons.