MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 110, 12 May 1933, Page 3

MARTON

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB The general committee met on Wed nesday evening, there being present:i Messrs. J. R. L. Stanford (chairman). J. McDonell, E, Openshaw, A. H. Marshall, J. Brice. H. McManaway, .L Bull, F. Brice, R. E. Beckett, 8. J. Gibbons, A. T. Gatrcll, K. Scoon. W. J. Simpson and secretary (A. Way). The secretary submitted a state meat of accounts for the recent autumn meeting, which were consid cred very satisfactory. The stipendiary steward’s report on the meeting was of a very flattering nature, and members generally expressed themselves as delighted wit! the better tone of the meeting as’ displayed by the public, and there was no doubt that the removal of the totalisator and the inclusion of two jumping events were the main factors of the success of the meeting, despite the atrbeious weather that was experienced. The annual report and balance-sheet was read and approved and will be submitted to the annual meeting, to be held on Tuesday. May *O, at 8 o’clock, in the Jockev Club’s rooms. Mr. Jas. Bull (on behalf of the Rangitikei Hunt Chib), applied for permission to hold a steeplechase meeting on the Marton Racecourse on Wednesday, July 26, which was acceded to. A donation was made to the Marton Brass Band for its voluntary services at the autumn meeting. Mr. Roger K. Simpson was elected a member. Air. R. E. Beckett will move at the annual meeting that in order to induce new members to join the club, that the entrance fee of £2 2s bo abolished for a period of twelve months, and that the annual subscription remain as at present, viz., £2. The motion will receive the unanimous support of the committee at the annual meeting. The chairman brought forward several remits for consideration at the annual conference of the New Zealand Racing Conference, which were approved. Nomination of Officials President, Mr. H. J. McManaway; vice-presidents, Messrs. R. E. Beckett. F. R. H. Brice, D. S. Riddiford and Dr. 8. Skerman; hon. treasurer, Mr. J Brice; committee, Messrs. J. R. L. Stanford, J. McDonell, J. Bull and A. T. Gatrcll. Mr. R. E« Beckett, who has occupied the presidential chair for a number of years, did not seek re-election. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS THE COMMISSIONER’S VIEWS In response to an invitation from the Marton branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, a good number of lorry and bus proprietors attended at a meeting in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms on Thursday morning to hear Mr. J. S. Hunter’s (Commissioner of Transport), views on motor transport regulations. Mr. E. B. Gordon was voted to the chair and there were also present:— Messrs. A. Stuart, M.P., H. H. Richardson (county clerk), C. C. McDonald (town clerk), H. J. Fowler (traffic inspector), J. Bush, (chairman Marton Chamber of Commerce), and J. B. S. Dudding (secretary Farmers’ Union). The meeting resolved itself into a round-table conference between the lorry drivers and the commissioner, and a good deal of useful information was gained by the drivers. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Hunter by acclamation. THE CIVIC THEATRE “DANGEROUSLY YOURS” What happens when a charming young lady detective sets out to use her feminine wiles to ensnare a suave gentleman crook is the central theme of “Dangerously Yours,” new Fox production, which had its first showing at the Civic Theatre last night. Warner Baxter is starred in the role of the society thief, and the beautiful Miriam Jordan, recent recruit from the Broadway and London stage, has the part of the girl sleuth employed by an insurance company to protect the jewels of its clients., “Dangerously Yours” Is certain to give you a pleasant evening at the theatre for its final screening this evening. “The Sign of the Cross” The greatest love story of Christendom, a simple gripping theme, painted against the spectacular splendour of Imperial Rome, that is raramount’s mighty spectacle, “The Sign of the Cross.” The faithful presentation of a Roman holiday bi»ngs all of its savage zest, its magnificence and wanton cruelty and then the climax of a wonderful romance. See the dwarfs battle with amazons . . . crocodiles pitted against tigers . . . chariots swirling around the arena. . . gladiators . . . and the dread sacrifice of Christians . . . to appease the lust for blood in the Cir eus Maximus of Imperial Rome. 4 ‘The Sign of the Cross” comes to the < ivie Theatre to-morrow for a four days’ season. Fredric March. Elissa ‘ Landi, Claudette Colbert and Charles Laughton head the cast of 7500. PERSONAL , Mr. R. H. Richardson, B.E. (GiasIgow), son of Mr. and Mrs. 11. H. Richardson, of Marton, has been admitted an Associate Member f A.M.1.E.E.). of the Institute of Elec • trieal Engineers. MOTOR-CAR ACCIDENT.

Early on Monday morning Mr. A. L. Wheeler was returning to his home at Leedstown from Marton when presumablj dazzled by the lights of a fast travelling car from ;he opposite direction, he crashed through the sides of a narrow bridge near Nga. Tawa School. Th- car was extensively damaged.

BANGITIKEI RUGBY UNION. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. Following are the matches set down for Saturday:— Senior Shield. Athletic v. Old Boys at Marton. (Mr. Dashwood). Rata v. Bulls at Rata. (Mr. Rivers). Hunterville v Halcombe at Halcombe. (Mr. Cowdy). The Hunterville and Athletic thirds is the only match in this grade and will be played at Hunterville, Mr. Powell refereeing. PERSONAL. I Dr. R. A. Church, accompanied by Mrs. Church, leaves Marton to-day for the Waitaki Boys’ High School Old Boys’ Jubilee re-union, which takes place on Saturday. Mrs. P. H. Hall, of Bowen Street, leaves Marton to-day for Wellington to join Air. Hall. They intend visiting the South Island for the Waitaki Boys’ High School jubilee celebrations, thence to iDunedin with their son, Mr. G. D T. Hall, M.Sc., for the capping