MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 118, 21 May 1932, Page 12

MARTON

RANGITIKEI BUGBY TO-DAY’S MATCHES The Rangitikei senior and third matches will be continued this after noon. Following are the fixtures and referees:— Senior Shield. —Bulls v. ' hletie, at Marton (Mr. R. Rivers). Halcombe v. Hunterville, at Hunterville (Mr. Porteous). Old Boys v. Rata, at Rata (M*. Dashwood), Raymond Cup match. Third Grade. —Bulls v. Hunterville as Bulls (Mr. G. B. Signal). Old Boys v. Athletic, at Marton, No. 2 ground (Air Guy Thompson). The star senior match will undoubtedly be played at Rata whore the two leading teams (Old Boys and Kata; will also play for the Raymond Cup. Athletic and Bulls have both improved their teams and the match should oro'e very interesting at Marton, and Hun tervi 7 le will need to be at their best to beat Halcombe at Hunterville. The Teams. Athletic Seniors.—Greenw’ood, Murray, McChesney, Stevens, Whale, Potaka, Cairncross, Galpin, Gilchrist, Hill, Prescott, Faulding Goodhue, o’B ten, Foster, Gronn, Hakaria, Johnston. Old Boys Seniors. —O. Williams, J. Henderson, E. HamOr, J. Gibb H. Low, A. Hansen, E. Calkin, J. Wilson, R McDonald, H. Parkes, M. Waldin, H. Lamb rt, G. Harre, Archibald, L. McLean. Reser : T. Jackson, R. Moore, W. GatreH.

Old Boys Thirds.—D. Kitney, L. Moss, M. Ingle, J. Nichol. M. Wysocki, K. Kerr, C. Johnstone, W. McKenzie, J. Fowler, C. Homer, F. Death, R. Winchcombe, A. Lee, G. Gray, H. Moss, L. Mclndoe. Athletic Thirds (to be selected from) —White, Bevan, Horgan. Walker, Waller, Walkeley, Whitcombe (2), Bending, Marr. Stantiall. Donaldson, Williamson, Webb, Podjourski, Gibbons, Slinger, Nuttall. Whale, and Saunders.

GRAND OPERA CONCERT IN AID OF UNEMPLOYMENT FUND The residents of Marton and musiclovers have a treat in store f r them at the forthcoming grand opera 3ncert at the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Friday, May 27. Signora Aida Bulmar, Italian grand opera soprano, is the possessor of a beautiful voice, its quality and tonal resonance are ' ln lightful She will be heard in various types of song, and her personality and acting are charming. The Marton public will also bo delighted at once more h 'ng the opportunity of hearing Signor Lucien Cesaroni. His many varieties of song, impersonation and acting should be highly appreciated. The programme will include items by Miss Mountfort and her students, a dance by Miss Barker’s pupils and a recitation by Miss Mclvor. The proceeds are to be given to the local Unemployment Relief Committee. There should be no occasion to urge the Marton public to support such a deserving cause and at the same time give themselves a rare musical treat.

LADIES’ GOLF A very enjoyable match was played with the Palmerston North Club on the Marton links on Thursday. The first ten played for the Rapley Cup and after a close contest Mi ' lost by one game. The day was perfect and the greens in splendid order. Rapley Cup Miss Gaisford won from Miss Watson, Mrs. Bevan lost to Miss Guy, Miss Howard halved with Miss Scott, Mrs. Harris lost to Miss G. Seifert, Mrs. Stanford won from Mrs. Brooker, Miss Openshaw lost to Miss M. Garner, Airs. Farmer lost to Airs. Field, Mrs. McLean lost to Mrs. Spcachk., Miss Haise won from Miss McMillan, Miss Smith won from Miss Wood. Club Match. Afiss Lambert won from Mrs. Ekstedt, Mrs. Glasgow won from Mrs. Seifert, Miss Crooke won from Airs. Cooper. Afiss M. Galpin wo- from Afiss Nash, Afrs. Dudding lost to Mi Gabriel, Miss K. Galpin won from Afiss McFarlane. THE MABTON HARRIERS The Marton harriers will meet at the Afarton baths this afternoon at 2.30. If there arc sufficient junior and new members out there will be a slow and fast nack. Tho club is gaining in strength afteeach run and interest is becoming keener. Competition for the Todd Cup wi.’. commence in the near future. THE CIVIC THEATRE “PARDON US’’ At the Civic Theatre this afternoon and evening the world’s wonderful comedians, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, will be featured in the irresistible comic picture entitled “Pedon Us.” wl n h is a scream of laughter from the rise to the fall of the curtain. The final screening will be oa Monday evening. WEDDING NITSCHKE—GI’DOPP On Wednesday, May 11, at the Lutheran Church, Afarton, a. very pretty wedding was solemnised, the co .trai Ling parties being Llewellyn Arnold, son of Afr. and Mrs. H. G. Nitschke, of Bonny Glen, and Muri .fl Doris, daughter of Afr. T. H. C iflopp. of Afarton. The Rev. Heidrich offi-

elated, and Miss C. Nitschke presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by the friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful gown of ivory satin, with a long tightfitting bodice and full flared skirt. He? veil of silk net was held in place v.’.h a circlet of orn?v;e bi**-- She carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses and chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids. Afiss Florence Ward and Aliss Frieda NPschke (sister of the bridegroom) were frocked alike in pale pink georgette, ground length. They wore bandeaus nf autumn tints, with bouquets to tone. The flower girls, Dorcas and Heather Heidrich, also wore long, dainty frocks of pale pink georgette, and carried a basket of autumn flowers. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. F. Day, best, man, and Mr. E. C. Nitschke, groomsman. Airs. Anderson, aunt of the bride, received the guests, wearing a navy crop ■ satin frock, and hat to t. e, and carried a posy of autumn tints. Mrs. Nitschke. mot?. of the bridegroom, wore a handsome black ensemble, and also carried a posy of autumn flowers. The happy couple loft by car for a tour of the Wairr»rnr>a and Wellington districts. The bride was wearing a sax blue morocain ensemble. She also wor n a handsome black coat, a gift of the bridegroom. Air. and Afrs. Nitschke will resole at Bonny Glen.