MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 109, 11 May 1933, Page 3

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE. “DANGEROUSLY YO CBS ’ ’ Warner Baxter, popular screen star, is at his suave, romantic best in “Dangerously Yours,” his latest Fox Film production coming this evening to the Civic Theatre. .In the role of charming society jewel thief, Baxter makes it seem almost a pleasure to be robbed. Miriam Jordan, who made her screen debut opposite Baxter in “Six Hours to Live,” is again his leading lady in this picture, and has the role of a girl detective who sets out to trap the fascinating Robin Hood, only to discover that she herself has been ensnared by her affections. Herbert Alundin, popular comedian who has come rapidly to the front in a number of Fox pictures during the past year, also has a prominent role. He is Baxter’s partner in crime although he masquerades as his man-servant. Florence Eldridge, Florence Roberts, Alischa Auer, Arthur Hoyt f Tyrell Davis, Nel la Walker and Will Davidson are also prominently cast. THE MARTON PARK The splendid order of the Park, and the way the playing areas arc standing up to winter sports was commented upon at Alonday night’s meeting of the Marton Borough Council, the improvement being attributed to the success of the drainage system. On the recommendation of Cr. A. Honcynian, park supervisor, a drain is to bo laid on the top western lawn, and a change in lay-out effected. The accumulation of water in front of the grandstand is also to be looked into. HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB The draw for the ladies’ match today will be the same as last week, w r ith the addition of the following players: Airs McChesney v. Mrs Alclndoe; Airs Mogridge v. Airs Grade. Players are reminded that play must commence not later than 1..30 p.m. MUNICIPAL BAND The Alarton Borough Council has donated £2O to the Alarton Alunicipal Band. LADIES’ HOCKEY. TOKORANGI DEFAULT TO UNITED Although the United team were ready to play at 3 o’clock, the Tokorangi team did not put in an appearance. It was learned that they had defaulted too late to lot the United players know in time. RANGITIKEI JUNIOR FOOTBALL OLD BOYS (11) DEFEAT ATHLETIC _ (6 L Surprising interest was shown in the above game, and the spectators w’cre not disappointed for they saw a very even contest with flashes of brilliance on both sides. Old Boys won, but in the later stages of the game Athletic were very unfortunate not to score and just seemed to lack the finish to give them victory which might have been theirs. Soon after play commenced a free kick was awarded Old Boys, but Barry failed to take advantage of the opportunity. Both teams started w’cll, throwing the leather about in excellent

style, and Nichol, Old Boys’ second five-eighths, was particularly prominent, cutting through repeatedly. Following an infringement in a scrum. Old Boys were awarded a free, and Barry gained much ground with a good lino kick. Play shifted q.uickly, a quick interchange of passing on both sides, providing the spectators with some sparkling football. AToorc received from a passing rush and put in a fine run to score at the corner, Taylor tackling liim as ho wont across. Chanev missed with the kick.—Old Boys 3; Athletic 0. Athletic were making determined efforts to equalise, but the blues .wert defending soundly. A free kick camo Athletic’s way, but the distance proved too far for Taylor. An interchange of kicking saw little ground gained by either side, and plav was uninteresting for a while until Gray sent his backs away, but Barry knocked-on, and the movement broke down. The reds and blacks did their best to cross before half-time, but their efforts Avcre unavailing, and the score was unchanged when the whistle for lemon time blew. Old Boys attacked upon resumption, immediately invading Athletic’s territory. A pretty exchange of passing between Gray and Nichol ended when Nichol was well brought down. Athletic carried play back when, from a scrum, Lewis sent his backs away, the ball going out to Gordon on the wing. A free within fairly easy range gave Taylor a chance to equalise, but his kick flow wide of the posts. Play was 'carried back to millfield where Barry booted through from the ruck, and Nichol following up fast, snapped up and outpaced the opposition to score an excellent try near the corner. Barry missed. Old Boys 6; Athletic 0. Old Boys had been doing most of the attacking since half-time, but now Athletic took a turn in attack. Wilkie kicked through nicely, and Ingle carried on to Old Boys’ line where Barry brough relief with a good liner. The blues carried play right back again, and from a passing bout Gatroll bullockcd his wav across to score. Chaney converted with a good kick. Old Boys 11; Athletic 0. Athletic were quick to retaliate and attacked hotly. Their efforts wore finally rewarded when ATcLcan raced across at the corner to score Athletic’s first points. Taylor’s kick, although a splendid effort, missed. Old Boys 11; Athletic 3. Spurred on by their success the red and blanks continued to attack and looked dangerous until a free brought Old Boys relief. Athletic supporters urged their team on and Lewis sent his backs away in a nice passing bout. Gordon, the Athletic winger, looked as though he was over but Barry tackled him from behind. The Athletic backs wore again away, but Gordon was well tackled. It looked as though Athletic must score at this .stage, but Old Boys’ tackling was I deadly. Tn attempting to save. Barry got off-side, and Taylor made no mistal<n with the kick. The whistle went shortly after with the scores: Old Boys 11; Athletic 6. i Afr G. Thompson refereed.