MARION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 143, 19 June 1931, Page 3

MARION

COLRT NEWS At the Alarton Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning before Messrs A. J. B. Sicely and A. C. Al. Parkinson, J.P.’s., a Alaori, Joo Paki, who pladed guilty to the theft of a clarionet at Taihapo on February 4, was convicted and sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment in Wanganui ;aol. Constable Thompson conducted the prosecution. The accused, who is aged 19, years, is married, and lives at Katana I’d. On February 3, Paki left the Pa and proceeded to Taihapo, where ho was to spend the evening at tho home of a friend, Al ano Nikora. There was a large gathering for the party, prior to which several of the men ha indulged in drink. Tho accused had slept in tho same room as host and another guest, and left early the following morning. Tho clarionet, which is a good instrument valued ~t £7, was subsequently missed from tho room. Paki was suspected, and as a consequence, Constable. Thompson interview him six days later at tho Pa. Accused had made a statement in which he denied the theft, and said ho remembered very little of the party. A thorough search of tho house did not reveal the instrument.

It became known to the police, however, that some months later, one Whenuaroa was aproached by Paki, who offered to sell for 30s a clarionet which he purported to have obtained from a friend. The offer was accepted and the instrument changed hands, but fortunately not the cash. Constable Thompson interviewed the accused again, who, after a searching cross-examination, admitted the theft. Tho whole incident, said Constable Thompson, who effected the arrest yesterday, had unpleasant features. Tho theft was from a friend, w’.ilo accused was enjoying hospitality. It was not on tho spur ot tho moment, since Paki had hidden the instrument, denied tho theft, and subsequently tried to effect a transaction. Ho Lad had time to repent and make restitution, but had not done so. When first approached ho had been told th..t he would bo dealt with leniently. He had preferred to try to “get away with it." Three trips to the Pa had been necessitated to clear the matter up. The Pa had a good name, and was law-abiding, an*, thefts must not start there now. This was tho first time accused had been before the Court. He was liable to as much as six mouths’ imprisonment or a fine of £2O. In imposing sentence, the Bench ordered also restitution of the stolen property. JUNIOR REFORM LEAGUE Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance at tho meeting of the Junior Reform League on Wednesday night, Air A. K. Gibson presiding over 40 members. Atcssrs A. Stuart, W. Tillton-Mist, and B. Alillson were also present, a: 1 were accorded a hearty welcome.

The chairman welcomed Afiss Af. Brico back and congratulated Afiss Kitcat on taking tho palm ’or the best speech in the debate against the Oddfellows' Lodge.

Air A .Stuart introduced Mr TilltonAlist, Reform organiser for the group area of five electorates, and enclosed the chairman’s remarks to Aliss Brice, wishing her “better luck next time’’ ((applause). Air Tillton-Mist replied in a pleasing and interesting manner, and outlined his work as organiser. Tho Reform Party, ho said, was fortunate in having such a direct-spoken singleminded honest man as Air A. Stuart to I stand in Rangitikei. A branch of the Junior Reform League, he said, was being forme* in Fcilding, and their aim was to eclipse Alarton. They had already 80 members. Following a preliminary address by the president, lengthy papers on fusion and current politics were read and discussed. A resolution supporting Air Coates’ attitude on fusion was carried unanimously. The unemployment problem was discussed fully, particularly in regard to local distress, it being stated that 120 were affected in this immediate district. It was decided to help in whatever way possible, but that the problem was one requiring action by the local authorities first. A resolution along these lines was carried unanimously. Several helpful suggestions were put forward, such as the formation of collecting groups for food and clothing, and the establishment of relief camps. Tho secretary called to notice the Women’s Clothing Committee of which Airs Purnell is president and Airs Barton secretary. This committee was | making up clothing for needy cases, and could not get enough supplies for the demand. Messrs H. Af. Ward and the secretary were appointed to the Unemployment Committee’s meeting as delegates on Friday night to support the recommendation. It was decided to instal a library for the use of members, the secretary to obtain current bulletins. Aleetings will in future be hell on Afondays instead of Wednesday. The next one will take the form of a debate, “That New Zealand takes sport too seriously.’’ Teams were elected as follows: Affirmative, W. AfcKenzie (leader), Aliss K. Simpson, Aliss Alurray Aynsley, IT. Al. Ward and H. Stewart. Negative: R. Simpson, Aliss N. Brice, Aliss J. Openshaw, B. AliHson, and L. Coleman. The date of the meeting will bo notified later. MARTON CLOTHING COMMITTEE The Alarton Ladies’ Clothing Committee acknowledge with very many thanks £7 7s from the Marton Athletic Club, £3 3s from “Come Astray,’’ and £1 Is from anonymous. The “coal" competition has been well supported aud some ten pounds are expected from this source. This money is being used for tho purchase of material which is being made into useful garments by the members of tho committee and lady helpers. Heveral useful parcels of clothing have been donated during the last few days. The demand is still urgent, and further donations will be thankfully received by the president (Mr F. Burnell) or the secretary (Mrs T. Barton). THE CIVIC THEATRE “BEAJ IDEAL" Ten “sets"—three largo exteriors and seven lavishly fitted interiors—furnished tho background for Radio j Pictures' “Beau Ileal," thrilling sequel to “Beau Geste, ’’ French For eign Legion. drama coining Io the j

Civic Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening and Monday evening. A Aloroccan street, 750 feet in length, almost as wide, its mosques, spires and minarets reflecting Afoorisli architecture influenced by French, was constructed at the Radio Pictures’ ranch near Holly zo 1. A residence fort of the typo occ .pied by French Government officials in Aloroeco, was erected at the ranch. It was of modern French design, equipped with armaments. A desert fort was created near Yuma, Ariz. The intcrilr “sets” included a large solider barracks, Arabian banquet, dance and residential palaces furnished with oriental rugs, tapcstires and masks, representing time, effort and expense. Max Rec, head of Radio Pictures’ art department, was assisted in his research for “Beau Ideal” settings by Abdeslam Khoubarik, Aloroccan technical adviser. The story ’ a sequel to “Beau Geste." It was directed by Herbert Brennon, director of the original desert drama. JUNIOR FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS OLD BOYS DEFEATED Athletic 6 v. Old Boys 5. Bulls 11 v. Ohingaiti 6. Hunterville 11 v. Halcombe 3. Bulls v. Ohingaiti Bulls and Ohingaiti juniors met at Bulls on Wednesday alternoon in line out windy weather, and counter attractions such as the senior representative match at Alarton and the To Aute v. High School game at Palmerston Nortn Look so many lootball fans away few were left to see Bulls once more prove superior over their confreres nom faraway Ohingaiti. At all events, it was pleasing to see the visitors return the trip, which necessitated a long journey, and the game, though hard anu fast from start to finish, was anything out a good exhibition of Rugby, neither Learnt being up to full strength. Bulls kicked off from the eastern end, and with a strong wind in their favour quickly invaded tho visitorsterritory, the home forwards dribbling over for Beran to score in good position. Ransom converted, and inside five minutes Bulls stood “5 up.” Ohi ngaiti retaliated immediately, and W crossed wide out, R. Bartlett s shot failing.—Bulls 5, Ohingaiti 3. Desultory play ensued, but before the spell ended Beran again scored, Ransom’s kick missing the uprights.—Bulls 8, Ohingaiti 3. The second spell saw more ragged play lor thirty minutes. Then Bari left reduced Ohingaiti’s deficit by putting a “free” over.—Bulls 8, Ohingaiti 6. Bulls forwards again rose to the occasion, and from a live-yards scrum the ball went to Ransom, who diveu

over. The kick at goal was a wash out, and the game ended without fur ther score.—Bulls 11, Ohingaiti 6. Air D. Westwood refereed.

Athletic v. Old Boys Played on the hockey ground by arrangement with the hockey authorities, the game between Old Boys and Athletic which decided the possession of the Bengal Cup (held by Old Boys; aud the Duff Cup (held by Athletic) was a mud scramble but, it was, nevertheless, a most willing struggle from start to finish, aud the Athletic lads, who were better “mud larks’’ than their opponents, gained a narrow victory by 6 to 5. Taylor scored for Athletic within a few minutes of the start of the game, and just before the first spell ended Thompson added a second try to Athletic’s tally. Old Boys made a fine rush in the opening stages of the second half, and H. Gordon got across the red and black line. Barryconverted with a splendid kick from near the touch-line. With both teams as fit as possible the play became very exciting, but time was called without further score. Rev. Ashcroft refereed. Hunterville v. Halcombe The match between Hunterville and Halcombe was marred by an unfortunate breakdown to one of the cars conveying the Halcombe boys, with the result that the visiting team was well below full strength aud suffered defeat by 11—3. Footballers Entertained At the conclusion of the representative match between Taihapo and Rangitikei on Wednesday, the teams were tho guests of the Rugby Union at a dinner in the White Rart Hotel, where Air R. C. S. McKenzie, president of the union, welcomed the Taihapo players, and in doing so expressed regret at the weather, although he assured the visitors that it did not always rain in Rangitikei. “Tho game has been played and won, and it was our luck to win,’’ he said, “but you may turn the tables on us later in tho season when we come to Taihapo in quest of the Pownall Trophy.”

Owing to the necessity of tho Taihape players catching an early train home, it was not possible to carry out a toast list, but the spirit of goodwill and friendliness which has been so patent between the players of tho two unions in the past was manifested, throughout the evening. Following is the team selected to represent Bulls fourths to play Old Boys at Bulls on Saturday:—Ellery (4). Torrey (2), Cole, Langdon, Henderson. Anderson, Hart, Homes, Brown, Tako, Bromley. Emergencies: Button, Escott. Players arc requested to bo on the ground at 12.45 to be weighed. LADIES’ HOCKFV Wet weather prevailed on Wednesday for the hockey matches, and the local players were affected by the greasy nature of the ground. Results are detailed as below:— Rata 5 v. Wai tuna 6. Halcombe Athletic 9 v. Bulls 1. Alarton Athletic 2 v. Tokorangi 1. United 4 v. Turakina 0. Tho United-Tiirakina t .atch, nlaycd al. Marton was started at 2 p.m. to allow the footballers the use of the ground at 3 o’clock for tho j mior match. The Marlon girls did not have things all their owu way and met; with a very stubborn resistance from their opponents. Ruth Green netted goals in tho first half and in the second spell Rita Green and Nora Kingham were instrumental in finding tho Turakina nets. RANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION TO-MORROW’B FIXTURES On account of tho postponement of all Rugby fixtures last Saturday on account of tho wet state of tho grounds, the matches set down for Juno 13 will be played to-morrow, as follows: Senior Shield. Athletic v. Raia, at

Marton (Mr W. E. Gibbons). Halcombo v. Hunterville, at Halcolibe (Mr D. Westwood). Old Boys v. Bulls, at Bulls (Rev. P. H. Leonard). Third Grade.—Hunterville v. Athletic, at Hunterville (Mr C. Illston). Old Boys a bye. Fourth Grade.—Old Bovs v. Bulls, at Bulls at 1.15 p.m. (Mr B. Signal). Athletic, a bvo