MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 151, 29 June 1931, Page 3

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE. “CITY LIGHTS. 1 ’ “City Lights,” awaited by the flin colony for three years as a defiant ges ture against talking pictures by Charlie Chaplin, the last of the silent stars was given an enthusiastic reception al the Civic Theatre on Saturday afternoon and evening and will be finally screened this evening. “City Lights opens with a typical comedy scene in which Chaplin is found sleeping in the arms of a statue when it is unveiled. The speakers addressing the crowd arc mimicked by squawking orchestration,

perfectly synchronised with the lip movements of the talkers. Romance comes into Charlie’s life when he meets a blind Hower girl, who, hearing a limousine door close, thinks he has just left his car. Housing the situation, Chaplin allows the deception to exist by parting with his last dime for a flower. The masquerade goes on. The girl knows Chaplin only by touch. W hen

she becomes ill he goes to work as a street cleaner, tries boxing in which the referee becomes the loser, becomes a home companion to an eccentric million aire through whose bounty he raises money so the girl can undergo an eye operation. Virginia Cherrill, a newcomer, who plays the blind girl, gives a remarkably well-poised and convincing performance. Harry Myers is superb as the tippling Croesus. AN ENJOYABLE DANCE. The Mecca (Dance Hall was opened on Monday evening when members of the Marton Athletic, United and Wanderers’ Hockey Clubs were the guests of the proprietors, Mr and Mrs G. Robinson. Music was supplied by wireless from an electrical record pick-up, and this proved very popular with the dancers, who spent a very enjoyable evening. A. delicious supper was dispensed, after which. Mr L. Mcßeth, on behalf of the guests, thanked their hosts for their hospitality.

UPPER TUTAENUI SCHOOL. BACKETBALL TEAM FORMED. An enthusiastic meeting of the old girls of the Upper Tutaenui School was held on Monday afternoon, Mrs Maiden presiding. It was decided to form an old girls’ basketball team and the colours chosen were green and gold. It is hoped to play fnendiy matches against neighbouring teams, and the wish was expressed that the old girls of the Marton D.H. School would form a similar club and compete against the local team.

The following officials were elected: — President, Mrs Maiden; vice-presidents, Mrs A. H. Griffin, Mrs AlclndOe, Mrs Coles, Miss Simpson and Miss B. Smith; secretary and treasurer, Miss J. Davidson. The captain of the team will be elected at the first practice. The selectors of the team will be the captain and Miss Simpson. It is probable that a dance will be held at a later date, with the object of providing the club with funds.

RANGITIKEI RUGBY. OLD BOYS (8) ATHLETIC (6). Under the most miserable conditions imaginable Old Boys and Athletic met for the second time this season at Marton Park. Rain for nearly a week had reduced the ground to something akin to a quagmire and when the teams lined out a small attendance took shelter in the pavilion. Despite the wet state of the ground, however, some good football was witnessed, the Old Boys’ backs combining ir many good movements. Harre was the star of the blue rear-guard, while Waldin, Rush and Hathaway were the pick of the forwards. Athletic played for the greater part a forward game, and Calkin, O ’Sten and Gronn were the best of a good pack. Athletic went close to scoring from the kick-off, but Blakeway relieved with a good kick. Uninteresting play followed until Waldin broke through, a good movement breaking down when Parkes knocked on. McDonald snapped up from the ruck and sprinted down the side-line. He kicked across, and Hamer, following up fast, booted through; but Epsom proved equal to the occasion and cleared. Athletic looked dangerous when Havre intercepted a pass and carried the ball past half-way before he kicked over Upsom’s head. It was a race for the ball between Whale, Harre and Dickson, and the Athletic man got there first. From a line-out in red’s 25 McDonald sent his backs away, the ball going to Parkes, to Harre, to Dickson, who finished a good movement by crossing half-way out. Blake piloted the heavy ball across the bar. Before half-time Athletic made an onslaught on blues’ line. Richmond bringing relief by forcing Upon resumption Old Boys carried play to Athletic’s line, O’Sten eventually bringing relief with a speculating kick. Old Boys came again, Bush leading the way in a good dribbling rush, but accidental off-side saved Athletic. Blue continued to hold the advantage, but their backs found it hard to handle with the result that many good movements broke down. O’Sten, who was always prominent, led a rush on Old Boys’ line and for awhile Athletic kept blue penned in. Harre returned play and dribbled well down-field before picking up, and transferring to Waldin who crossed well out. Blakcway missed with the kick. Old Boys were now having the best of the play, and McDonald sent his backs away in a good passing movement which broke down when Harre was well grounded. Harre fielded brilliantly and raced upheld. He passed iu-field to Waldin, to Parkes, who crossed, but the

referee awarded a scrum. Athletic came back again and Calkin and Whale came through with the ball at toe. Calkin kicked over the line and beat Blakeway for the force. Whale missed an easy kick from in front of the posts. Short-

ly afterwards McLennan gained posses sion, and crossed-kickcd for Glengarry to secure. He passed to Greenwood who crossed inopposed. The kirk missed i’iine was called with Athletic still at tacking ami the score 8 6. Rev. P. 11.