MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 179, 1 August 1932, Page 3

MARTON

M.U. 1.0.0. F. ' LOYAL MARTON LODGE The fortnightly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday evening, a fair number of members attending. Lodge was opened at 7 p.m. and the business concluded by 8 p.m. Reports showed several cases of sickness, all but two having recovered. Before proceeding to business, N.G. Bro. Dcnbow asked members to rise, and a motion of sympathy was passed, in silence, with the relatives of the late Bro. J. W. Doniney, P.G., who was a life hon. member of the lodge. A similar motion was passed in which the sympathy of the lodge was extended to Bro. W. A. H. Thompson in the loss of his sister, the late Mrs. Stevens. The late Bro. Doniney’s name is to be inscribed on the Memorial Board.

After Lodge closed members of Toe H and their friends attended, and a debate took place between a team of three Toe H members and three from the Lodge. As one of the Toe H team was unavoidably absent his place was filled by Mr. W. D. Jackson. Toe H was led by Mr. P. H. Hall, followed by Messrs. W. D. Jackson and F. L. Nicol. The Lodge team was led by Bro. G. H. Denbow, followed bv Bros. A. Slessor and H. J. Fowler. The subject was “That a scheme of compulsory national insurance to provide for old age is desirable,” and Toe H took the affirmative. Some interesting speeches were given, and the decision, by popular vote, went to Toe, H. After the debate supper was served, and terminated a pleasant evening. THE CIVIC THEATRE “DREYFUS” “Dreyfus,” the picturisation of the world’s most sensational and historical espionage case, will be finally shown at the Civic Theatre this evening. In order to present this moving story of the French officer’s martyrdom to injustice, which is still clearly

recalled by the public of to-day, in its entirety and with accuracy, no pains wore spared by F. W. Kraemer and Milton Rosnicr who directed the film for British International Pictures. What is probably the finest cast, representative in talent, “character ' and type, ever assembled for a film production has been secured for “Dreyfus,” and such actors as Cedric Hardwicke, who plays Captain Dreyfus, Sam Livesey, George Merritt and Garry Marsh appear in portrayals that arc true to their originals, not only in conduct but also in appearance, through the aid of photographs taken in France of the progenitors during the Dreyfus case. TUTAENUI FUNCTIONS EUCHRE AND DA/NCE There was a fair attendance at the euchre party and dance held at the Tutaenui Hall on Friday evening. Th/) ladies’ prize was won by Mrs. H. Lee, while Air. R. Hawkins annexed the men’s. The scries of euchre evenings for the aggregate prizes will conclude on Friday. August 12. Alusie for the dancing which followed the euchre was supplied by Air. R. Down. Alr. J. Hawkins acted as AI.C. LADIES’ HOCKEY CLUB On Wednesday evening last at the Tutaenui Ladies’ Hockey Club danco, the competitions conducted by the club were, finalised. The supper cloth was won by Aliss Af. Ellery (No. 32) ; and Air. G. Gray won the box of chocolates (No. 152). The winners of the Monte Carlo waltz were Aliss SrWhale and Air. E. Aliller. RANGITIKEI RUGBY OLD BOYS WIN HANDY CUP The match between Rata (champions), and Old Boys (runners-up) for the Handy Cup on tho Alarton Park on Saturday afternoon resulted in an easy win for Old Boys by 26 points to 6. Tho game was played in a totally different stylo to that, of the final for the senior championship on the previous Saturday, and although Rata were without several of thoir prominent players they gave a very mediocre display, whilst Old Boys secured the ball from almost every scrum and initiated numerous passing bouts which terminated in scores.

Almost from the start of play Old Boys were awarded a penalty and Harrc converted. —Old Boys 3, Rata 0. From a penalty for a scrum infringement Harre landed a goal.—Old Boys 6, Rata 0. A forward rush took play to Old Boys’ twenty-five and from the ruck Mclntyre secured and sec red. Potaka’s kick failing.—Old Boys 6. Rata 3. A scrum in Rafa’s twentyfive saw Waldin make a fine opening for Calkin to score. Havre’s kick missed.—Old Boys 9, Rata 3. Old Boys’ backs combined in a passing rush and Hammond fell whilst in a scoring position. From a line-out McDonald threw a nice pass to Waldin, who made a dodgy run and, passing to Hammond on the wing, the latter scored. The kick at goal failed. —Old Boys J2, Rata 3. Rata attacked from loose play and M. Taiuru, following up his kick, secured again and, although tackled by Parkes, struggled over the line and scored. N. Kane’s kick, failed.—Old Boys 12, Rata 6. Rata had the better of the game for a time and had Old Boys detending till a free kick relieved. Play centred and Rata, from a free kick, carried play to Old Boys’ territory. On the side line McDonald secured and passed to Harre, who threw a long pass to Lambert, who, when collared, transferred to Waldin, who ran up the line and centred. Old Boys, following up smartly, bustled tho full-back. R. Poppe followed his kick through and scored. Harre’s kick failed and the score at half-time was: Old Boys 15. Rata 6.

Play was changeable for the first part of tho second spell and the game resolved itself in a series of lino kicks, indifferent passes, with good collaring, neither side gaining any material ad vantage. N. Kane, Simons and Taiuru were associated in a passing bout, but a knock-on spoilt it and play remained in tho centre of the field. Potaka had a kick at goal for a penalty, but missed. Speculative passing bv Rata took play to Old Boys’ line, a force resulting. Lambert took a fine ball and opened up a fine passing run to Parkes, who found the lino at the corner flag and a force down ensued Old Boys followed up tho kick and play hovered in Bata’s twenty-five, the ball going out on the opposite side of the field. Lambert, Parkes and Harre combined well, the latter .centering with a kick. The Old Boys’ backs started a good passing move meat in which AlcDonald, Harre and AlcLean, the latter scoring and Harre converting.—Old Boys 20, Rata 6.

Rata assumed the offensive and Old Boys were forced. Old Boys attacko** and play remained in Bata’s territory, whore Old Boys were awarded a penalty. Lambert made a good run, but Simons intercepted the pass and tho ball, going to Waldin, the latter streaked down the line till collared. McDonald, McLean, Hammond and Parkes combined in a clever passing movement, the latter scoring. Havre’s kick failed.—Old Boys 23, Bata 6. Just on call of time from loose play Wnldin secured and scored, the kick failing and the game ended: Old Boys 26, Bata 6. Air. W. E. Gibbons refereed. Third Grade Scvcn-a-Side Tourney Six teams competed in tho third grade seven-a-side tourney on the Alarton Park, Athletic fielding three teams, Old Boys two and Huntervillo ono. Athletic B and Hunterville met in the final, the former team having the bettor of the game and winning by 8 points to nil, thus winning the Third Grade Scvon-a-sido Cup. First Round Old Boys A 3, v. Athletic B 6. Walk ley and Whiteombe scored for the winners and L. Moss for Old Boys. Old Boys B 6, v. Athletic A 0. Hamer and Lee scored for the win ners. Hunterville 14, v. Athletic C 0. Tries wore scored by Simons (2). and Gibbs (2), Simons converting a try. Second Round Athletic B 10, v. Old Boys B 3. Death scored a try for Old Boys. Marr and Walklev scored for Athletic, Whit-