RANGITIKEI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 233, 1 October 1929, Page 4

RANGITIKEI

MARTON MINIATURE CORONATION DISPLAY One of the most picturesque displays of the coronation service of the Sports Queen at the Alarton Park on Saturday evening is now on exhibition in Air W. R. Snellgrove’s window in Broadway. Whoever conceived the idea of arranging the exhibition has obtained a unique and artistic design. The queen doll (Miss D. Parkes) is attired in a white satin robe embroidered in blue and gold beads with a miniature crown on her head, and holding a pretty bouquet of primroses of the same colour, with a flowing train of blue velvet trimmed with gold braid and ermine. The maid of honour (Miss E. Barrett) is dressed in a similar costume of red and white with robe and train of similar colours. The herald doll is dressed in white satin trimmed with gold braid and blowing a trumpet. The lady-in-waiting doll is also dressed in white satin, trimmed with gold braid. The train bearer for the' queen is dressed in blue and gold and that of the maid of honour in red and white. The ingenuity displayed in arranging this picturesque scene is wonderful, and reflects great credit on Mr W. R. Snellgrove and his assistants. A DRUNKEN MOTORIST At the Marton Court on Monday morning before Alessrs H. Y. Cameron and J. Mogridge, J. ’sP., a native named Turei Tuki from Parewanui was charged with being found drunk while in charge of a. car. The traffic inspector stated he accosted accused on Saturday evening. He had a demijohn of beer in the car, and it was apparent that he had celebrated Alarton’s jubilee well, but unwisely. Teki pleaded not guilty, resenting the statement that he was drunk, and adding that he “Only had a few beers.” The Bench, however, were satisfied that he was not in a fit state to drive a car and pointed out to him the danger while the streets were so crowded on Saturday evening.

A conviction was entered and a fine of £lO, in default 14 days, was imposed. Teki’s license was cancelled and he was prohibited from securing another for six months after the expiry of the present year. THE PICTURES One of the most entertaining pictures of the season, “New Year’s Eve,” will be screened at the Marton Town Hall to-morrow evening. A L-ory of a modern Cinderella who finds her Prince Charming amid an atmosphere of gangsters and gamblers, the film has both action and romance enough to satisfy the most exacting spectators. The lovely Mary Astor is, as usual, a treat for tired eyes, and in addition displays her dramatic powers to a remarkable degree. Charles Morton is excellent in the role of the bored young millionaire who finds a new interest in life, and the supporting players, including Earle Foxe, Helen Ware, Virginia Vance, Florence Lake, Sumner Getchell, Arthur Stone, Stuart Erwin and Jane La Verne, are particularly well cast. Special mention should be made of little Freddie Frederick as the small brother. Henry Lehrman directed this Fox production. THE QUEEN CARNIVAL Following is the result of the remaining competitions held by the Sports Queen committee. Ladies’ gold watch: L. Baker, Marton. Silver tea and coffee service on tray: Ed.- Laws, Travellers’ Club, Wellington. Dinner Service.—Mavis Smith, Marton Junction. BULLS MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The following have been selected to represent the Bulls Club in a challenge match for the McKelvie Cup to be fired against Ohakea Club (holders), at Ohakea, on Thursday evening: E. Broughton, D. Lundy, S. Avery, S. Hodges, C. Edwards, S. Rich, B. Stokes and I. Bevan. The above, with the addition of four juniors, will comprise a twelveman team fdr the “friendly” interclub match, to be fired at the same time.

GENERAL The state of health of Mr George Bending, senr., is at present occasioning his relatives and friends great anxiety. The annual general meeting of members of the Bulls Bowling Club will be held on Thursday evening. The bowling green is in fine order for-the new season, and the official opening will take place on Wednesday, October 25. An improvement effected on the Bangitikei Racing Club’s course is the extension of the track so as to give a straight run of 11 chains from the seven furlongs post. The new starting post is in the old polo ground, and the track there is 70 feet wide, permitting 21 horses to be started frdin that post. Before, the horses had only a very short run to a bend, and there was frequently crowding both there and at the turn into the back stretch of the course. The improvement will be appreciated by horse-owners and jockeys. RANGITIKEI GOLF CLUB The men concluded the season on Saturday, and, jwith several ladies, played a foursome, the draw and handicaps being shotted by Aliss O. Levett and A. J. Law, while R. Mackay attended to t ie starting, etc. Some good scores were registered, the best card returned beih gthat of H. A. Signal and W. J. Willis, 70 net. At the conclusion of the games the president, Air Ki W. Dalrymple, in a happy speech, referred to the kindness of Air and Mrs Tricker in giving members of the club *a free hand to play on their property fbr another season. He then presented tjie men’s challenge cup (donated by Al® A. W. Amon) to the champion, A. J- Law, and a trophy (donated by Mr Weo. Ellis).to H. Hendry, the Tunner-Fp. Miniature cups were also given yy Mr A. W. Amon for the four season’s winners of the men’s championship, as follows. 1926, R. J. Carter; A. J. Law; 1928, A. J. Law; and 192&, A. J. Law. The president congratulated Air Law on winning the championship three times in success, but siid that the standard of play was improving in the club, and the champion wo»uld, ’;ave look to his'

laurele next season. To S. W. Ingram ho'handed a gold mounted cigarette holder (donated, by Mr Tricker) for the best two eclectic rounds for those who did not qualify for the championship. H. A. Signal and W. J. Willis, winners of the foursome, were recipients of trophies donated by Mrs H. A. Goodall. Air Dalrymple also took the opportunity of congratulating Airs F. Ralfe on winning the ladies’ championship, and extended his sympathy to Mrs A. J. Law, the runner-up, who has occupied that position in three successive seasons. In conclusion, the president called for cheers for Mr and Airs Tricker, and for the club captain, paying a tribute to the smooth running of the various matches and competitions held, and the work entailed in the club’s management. Mr Law, in returning thanks, said that he had a great deal to thank Mr Mackay (secretary) and Mr L. J. Cooper for