AIARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 189, 12 August 1931, Page 3

AIARTON

RANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES With the competitions in all graces nearing conclusion the following tables are of interest. In the senior grade Rata would require to be defeated in their next two matches —a very unlike ly happening—to give Old Boys a chance, but in the junior competition four teams are in the running. Old Boys are favourite in the third grade and do not look like being defeated and in the fourth grade Bulls have carried off the honours.

LADIES’ HOCKEY The United Ladies’ Hockey Club team to play a friendly game with Mangatera Ladies’ Hockey Club team at iDanncvirke this afternoon is as follows: Miss M. Morrison, Mrs Bland, Misses B. Cummins, Al. Campbell, M. Stent,'G. Green, A. Aitken, T. McDonald, B. Green, B. Staples, and N. Kingham. Reserves: I. Oldfield and E Brock. THE CIVIC THEATRE “THE BAT WHISPERS’’ Acting in “The Bat Whispers,” Roland West’s mystery melodrama for United Artists, coming to the Civic lheatre this afternoon and evening and on Thursday evening, was like being initiated into a secret society, accordlr'g to Chester Morris, featured player. the entire success of the thriller depends on its secrecy. West, therefore : asked every member of the cast to take I an oath not to reveal “The Bat’s” ; Identity or what he whispered. As a ' further precaution the climax of the I picture was neither recorded in the ' script o f the working synopses prepared 1 tor advertising the picture. 1 I AU the filming was done at . h) ' after the studl ° gates had been locked

PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DANCE AT UPPER TUTAENUI ' The old-time plain and fancy dress • dance in the Tutaenui Hall on Friday i night was easily the most popular of i the series of functions conducted during ; the season by the hall committee and | was—needless to say —a huge social ; and financial success. Several carloads i from Marton and outlying parts swell- | ed the crowd of dancers to the hall’s utmost capacity. Mr T. Hartley supplied the music and extras were played by Misses J. Boob- ! yer and E. Jefferson (piano) and D. Franke and F. McMurtrie (accordeon). There were varied competitions. The Monte Carlo was won by Mr H. Coles and Miss E. Brown. A cake presented by Mrs S. AV. Hammond was won by Airs C. Vennell (Rewa) with number 33. Dancing continued until 2.30 a.m. under the able management of Messrs R. Crawford and J. Jefferson, M.’sC. Following are some of the fancy costumes noticed: Mesdames C. H. Gower, wedding dress; G. Franke, Welsh girl; F. McMurtrie, coster; D. Kinloch, Highland lassie; Caldwell, Sheik of Araby; Misses J. Boobyer, cabaret girl; V. Ehrhorn, pierrette; F. Whale, pom poms; L. Gibbs, Spanish dancer; M. Andrews, Irish colleen; M. Coleman, Arabian princess; N. McDonald, gipsy; Griffin, coster girl; G. Gibbs, pierette; S. Blackstock, Maori chieftainess; Al. Smart, sailor-girl; L. Griffin, Yellow Bird Tobacco; V. Lane, early VictorianP. Jenkins, Empire dress; G. Bishop’ lavender lady; E. Lane, domino pierrette; M. Lane, harlequin; P. Smart, sailor girl; Messrs K. J, Smith, pierrot; R. Hawkins, clown; V. Barnes, Persian knight; D. Foster, sheik; J, Jefferson, hard-up; A. Lane, Father Christmas; E. Bishop, sailor; R. Browne, doctor; C. Bidwell, parson, G. Signal; Alaori chief; J. AlcDonald, Turkish pierrot- Is. Jefferson, Charlie Chaplin; H. Moss' Turk. the plunket society On Monday afternoon Miss Al. K. Go -Id was hostess at her residence at an afternoon tea address by Miss L. Cook on the origin and development of Plunket work. There was a good attendance of ladies and they were rewarded by a very interesting address. At the conclusion of the address Aliss Cook was warmly thanked by those present. FARMERS’ PROBLEM Air Adam Hamilton, M.P., for Wallace, and an authority on finance and farm matters, will deliver an address in Alarton entitled “Farmers’ Problems” on Saturday week, August 22, in the Druids' Hall, at 2.30 p.m. Mr Hamilton is a splendid speaker. EUCHRE AND DANCE A euchre tournament and dance will be held in the Upper Tutaenui Hall on Friday, August 14, at 8 p.m. Admission prices are: Gents 2s and ladies Is 6d or basket.

Senior. p. w. L. D. Pts. Rata . .. .. 13 10 2 1 21 OKI Boys 12 7 o 2 16 Halcombe . .. .. 12 5 7 0 10 Athletic .. ...... 13 5 8 0 10 Bulls .. 13 4 7 z 10 Hunterville 13 4 8 1 9 Junior. P. W. L. D. Pts. Old Boys 12 8 4 0 16 Halcombe 10 5 2 3 13 Hunterville 11 (j 4 1 13 Athletic ., .. .. .. 12 6 4 1 13 Bulls . . .. ..... 12 z 8 2 G Ohingaiti . 11 2 8 1 5 Third Grade. p. w. L. D. Pts. Old Boys . 7 5 3 0 10 Athletic .. 8 3 5 0 6 Hunterville 7 3 4 0 6 Fourth Grade. P. w. L. D. Pts. Bulls .... <7 6 1 0 12 Old Boys . 5 3 2 0 6 Athletic .. 6 0 G 0 0