ALARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 164, 14 July 1933, Page 3

ALARTON

EVENING AT MANGARAUPi A. AND P. ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT EN TERTAIN ED The majority of the members of the committee, tlieir wives and lady friends paid a visit to the beautiful homesleau of Airs. W. S. Marshall, ’‘Muiigaiaupi," Silvurhope, on Wednesday even mg in honour of Mr. Hex \v. Alai snail's erection as president ui tnv Marton District Agucuituial and l’a.> Loral Association, a very enjoyaol evening was spent uy tnose prose.>■ hi community singing, dancing aua vocal and ciocut t u..u l y items. Mr. v. J. Little ably presided at the p.anu and aecoiiipanico the vocalists ana community singing. Air. J. . Gibson, acting as leauer. fnterspersed wilii the coiiiiiiuiiH.y singing Aliss B. Part, riugc, who has a sweet mezzo-soprano voice, sang • • Break o' Day,‘> "Lntii aud • *Bucuerlly Wings ‘ in a mannei that captivated the company. Aliss 61ierrilj. vvas in splenoiu form and contributed "Waiata i’oi" and "You in a Gondola." Air. J. VV. Gibson was quite at home in his Scotch selections, Mid with Airs. J. vV. Gibson in luu vocal ducts, "The Crookit Bawbee' and "no’ Cam lou Gang, Laddie, were heartily applauded, miss G. Bar lingtou entertained with elocutionary selections. The music for the was contributed by Alessrs. W. E. Giobons (accordcon), aud J. AV. Gibson (bones) who also accompanied Aliss Gene Gibbons m a tap dance. A most appetising aupper was dis pciiscd by .airs. W. G. Marshall and xdiss E. Alarsnall, who, as hostesses, accorded a hearty welcome to the visitois. Air. A. Way acted as muster of ceremonies aud before concluding, stated that the reason why they hau made a •‘surprise" visit was in Honour of Air. Rex Alarshall’s election to the presidency of the association who was, he thought, the youngest president of such a body in the Dominion. Although. the presidents that had occupied this position in the past had worthily filled the chair, the members realised that a closer bond of friendship would be lor the ultimate good of the association. It was an association that was deserving of the support of the residents of tiie district and one which held the highest respect of the exhibitors on this coast. Three hearty cheers were given for Airs. AV. b. Alarshall and Air. R. AV. Alarshall. In replying, Air. Marshall thanked the visitors for the honour accorded him and Airs, and Aliss Alarshall, and ho sincerely hoped that they had all spent an enjoyable evening. The concluding item by Air. J. AV. Gibson in character, "I Belong to Glasgow," wiy> heartily applauded, and in response he sang, "AVco Doch and Doris." “Auld Lang Syne” by the company terminated a most enjoyable evening. Among those present were: Air. and Mrs. A. Stuart, Air. and Airs, F. R. H. Brice, Air. and Airs. A. G. Fitzhcrbert, Air. and Airs. A. 8. Coleman, Air. and Airs. A. H. AVing, Air. and Airs. H. W. Collier, Mr. and Airs. F. H. Dexter, Air. and Airs. K. R. Scoon, Air. and Airs. H. S. C. Morrison, Mr. and Airs. J. AV. Gibson, also Airs. A. L. AVheeler and Airs. J. B. S. Dudding, Misses E. AVheeler, E. Aloorc, B. Alorris, AL Stuart, G. Barrington, B. Partridge, G. Gibbous, E. Alarshall, E. Sherriff, AVing F. Fitz-George, also Alessrs. AV. E. Gibbons, J. Swainson, H. Coleman, W. Jenkins, P. Miller, J. AV. Griffin, O. Pharazyn, G. Alorris, F. McLean, C. Little, E. B. Gordon, Hamish Simpson. P. AV. Briant, AV. G. Aitken, F. Rick man, A. Way, R. P. Davison, R. J. Aloore, H. Aidworth and Keith Stev-

MARTON BOXING TOURNEY Great interest is being evinced in the Rangitikei district in the forthcoming boxing tourney, to be held in the Civic Theatre, Alarton, on Tuesday, August J, under the auspices of the Alarton Amateur Boxing Association. Judging by the nominations that have already been received, there is every prospect of a first-class programme of bouts being staged, selected from the most prominent amateur boxers in the North Island. It is probable that Jock Wilson (Marton), will be matched with R. Coughlan (Palmerston North), the latter receiving the decision by a narrow margin at Wanganui recently against Jock Wilson. Reg Nairne will meet Rod AValker (Patea), These boys recently met at Patea and gave a splendid exhibition, ending in favour of Rod Walker. There will be fourteen bouts, which will include two star “turns.” A. bantam match is also being arranged between A. Deco (Wanganui), and Gordon (Patea). THE CIVIC THEATRE “PLEASURE CRUISE” “Pleasure Cruise," the new Fox comedy with Genevieve Tobin and Roland Young in the featured roles, is the cuircnt success at the Civic Theatre and will be finally screened this even ing. It depicts a series of romances aboard a cruising luxury liner, with Aliss Tobin the centre of attraction, i’lio supporting cast includes such noted players as Ralph Forbes, Una O’Connor, Herbert Alundin, Alinna Gombell, Theodore von Eltz, Frank Atkinson, Robert Greig and Arthur Hoyt. All tho colour and action of a luxurious cruise have been captured in this picture, giving a vivid depiction of high jinks on tho high seas. As the adventurous wife, Genevieve Tobin combines charm and glamour with superb portrayal. As her husband, Roland Young proves that he stands supreme in high comedy charactcrisa tions. Una O’Connor, Herbert Alundin and Frank Atkinson are a trio of comics it would be hard to surpass anywhere, and Alinna Gombell’s performance is crisp and snappy. Ralph Forbes, Theodore von l.itz, Robert Greig and Arthur Hoyt are splendidly cast, in important roles. MARTON RELIEF WORKERS. At a largely-attended meeting of Marton Relief Workers held in the Druids’ Hall on Tuesday evening, the, offer of the Marton Borough Council in i regard to the supply of trousers for workers was received and dealt, with. Tho letter from the Borough Council set out. that the tentative arrangement made with lhe Mayor had been approved by the Council. The signatures of all men requiring trousers, together

with the worker’s authorisation to deduct Is per week from his relief pay for five weeks, the other half of the cost to bo paid out. of the Mayor's fund, are the conditions of purchase. Tho meeting accepted the offer, a hearty vote of thanks being passed to the Mayor and Council. Tho chairman in explaining to the meeting the origin of tho scheme for the supply of trousers, stated that the idea came from a Marton lady, to whom the local relief workers were indebted, and to whom it was decided to convey the workers’ thanks. The question of relief workers’ rates was raised, it lieing suggested that the Borough Council be approached on the question. It was stated, inter alia, that in a number of towns relief workers were being permitted to “work out” their rates It was decided to write to the Borough Council upon the subject. The meeting was presided over by Mr. C. K.* Hooper, president; of the loca? Workers’ Association. FAREWELL EVENING. PRESENTATION TO MISS McCALL. With tho object of bidding “Godspeed’ ” to Miss McCall, headmistress of “Nga Tawa” School, who is leaving shortly for England, on a health recruiting trip, thfcrc was a large gathering of friends in Miss Barker’s studio on Tuesday evening. Regret was expressed at the impending departure of Miss McCall and appreciation of her services to the school and on behalf of the district during her sojourn here. Mr. H. F. Arkwright, in handing over to the departing lady a blue enamel and silver gilt dressing set, a gift, from her friends, expressed regret at the loss that would be sustained and the degree to which Miss McCall would'be missed, sentiments which were endorsed by all present. Mr. Arkwright, in the course of his remarks, said that. Miss McCall would bo missed, not only as the headmistress of a most excellent institution, but also as a neighbour. Nga Tawa had been a great centre from a musical point of view, and a number of fine plays had been produced, notable, among which was “The Middle Watch.” The Nga Tawa school had truly been a centre of the arts, said the speaker Such a capable. headmistress as Miss McCall would be missed exceedingly by the district as a whole as well as by the school. Miss McCall’s health was then tonsted with musical honours, Miss McCall then replying. SCHOOL HOCKEY. A hockey match played at. the Marton District. High School on Tuesday afternoon between teachers and pupils resulted in a win for the teachers by nine goals to one. T. Barton (4), J. B. J’tdinstoue (3), and S. Lewis (onei goaletl for the winners, while M. Bound was the only scorer for the pupils.