MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 154, 2 July 1934, Page 3

MARTON

RAILWAY STATION IN DARKNESS. During Friday evening’s boisterous weather a break in the power plunged the Marton station into darkness at one of its busiest periods. The lights had been flickering for some minutes and prior to the arrival of the TaihapeMarton “mixed” train, it completely failed. A fierce gale and rain squall considerably hampered visibility, but the train was signalled in by means of

green lamps. Passengers, mails and luggage were transhipped without mishap. In all three trains, including the Wellington-Auckland Main Trunk express, arrived while the station was in darkness, each one being brought in by hand lamps. Shunting operations in the yards were continued without a hitch. The effect produced by the heavy gloom, mitigated only by hand lamps and locomotive headlights, was a particularly weird one. The powder was restored shortly after seven o’clock and ail trains despatched on time. UNUSUAL COURT CASE. DOCTOR’S CLAIM FAILS. A case of more than ordinary interest was heard in the Marton Court on Friday by Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M., when Drs. Harpur and Church (Mr. J. R. L. Stanford) proceeded against T. W. Katana (Mr. Brown) for £53 10s, being for professional services rendered to Mrs. N. W. Taiaroa, who has been a resident al Ratana Pa. Plaintiffs were non-suited, judgment being entered for defendants. Briefly the facts were that Dr- Harpur received an urgent call to Ratana about 4A years ago from Mr. Paikia (Katana's private secretary) who, according to the doctor’s evidence, said Mr. Ratana wanted him to come out. Both doctors had to go to Ratana and eventually an operation was necessary. All their dealings were with Mr. Paikia and with Mrs. Ratana, who asked Dr. Harpur to take the patient to hospital in Mari on. Jt seemed very evident to the doctors that Ratana was behind • he case, and it was on this fact that ’hey based their agreement to take the patient to Marton and perform a major operations. Accounts sent to Ratana had not. to Dr. Harpur’s knowledge, ’ven disputed and judgment bad actually been obtained against Ratana, who, however, secured the rehearing. Dr. Harpur admitted in cross-examin- : lion that an account had been sent in error to N. W. Taiaroa and further ?at he had inadvertently signed a proof of debt when Taiaroa had become bankrupt, but the latter had been promptly withdrawnFor the defence it was made clear at the outset that the doctors had rendered service to Mrs. Taiaroa, and it was recognised that the fee was fair .■ nd reasonable. The point was that Ratana was not responsible. The doctors had acted merely on assumption. A non-suit was asked for and the magistrate granted it. THE CIVIC THEATRE “DANCING LADY” “Dancing Lady,” which opened on Saturday at the Civic Theatre, is i ound to skyrocket Joan (’rawford and Clark Gable to new heights. Their success together in “ Possessed ” will seem insignificant compared to their triumph in their latest effort. Here is a picture with spectacle and splendour never before attempted and that goes for ad film musicals heretofore. “Dancing Lady” is not just another picture. It is the screen's crowning achievement in the production of elaborate musical extravaganzas. First you have one of the finest casts ever assembled—Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, May Robson, Winnie Lightner. Fred Astaire, Robert Benchley, Ted Healy and his stooges. Next you have a tensely dramatic story that would make a great picture without its extravagant musical background. Then you have the most pretentious production numbers ever staged, with three hundred glorious beauties to enhance these settings. And in addition you have song hits that promise to become sensations overnight. The picture gives both Miss Crawford and Gable every opportunity for striking acting portrayals, the one as the burlesque chorine who is determined to get Broadway fame at any price, the other as the musical comedy director who turns out to he one of the girl’s greatest obstacles. Franchot Tone as thp other man in Miss Crawford’s life also scores in a memorable role. “Dancing Lady” will he finally screened this evening. MARTON BOXING (By “Pug”) It is io be hoped that the Marton Boxing Association get the support they deserve on July 17. The match committee is not sparing themselves in a wholehearted endeavour to draw up a programme of twelve first-class bouts. The star turn of the evening will be a special six-round contest between. Jock Wilson and F. Bopkins of Palmerston. The local body tried to get this bout on last season, but were unlucky on each occasion This season, however, the Palmerston boy especially asked for the bout and a fine display is anticipated. Wilson, the local boy, has been training very conscientiously and will be in the pink for the occasion. Hopkins is a fast and clever boxer with a lot of experience and has a win to his credit this season already; this bout will be interesting. Jack McLellan who, by the way, has gone up to twelve stone, will probably be matched with Barnao, who fought and lost to J. Adams in Palmerston recently. Owing to McLellan putting on weight it has been de cided to match Church Quinlan, of Wanganui, with .1. Ihornton. of Taihape. Both these boys know their drill and a good scrap is to he expected. It is to be hoped that Wanga.au> will alter the date of their tourney which, so far. is set down for July 16. It will be a pity if both tournaments come off so close, as a lot of boys are matched at both places and will probably have to cancel one or the other. However, we hope some mutual arrangement will be agreed upon between the two associations. Charley Cann, the Wanganui referee, is to be the third man again 1 this seashti.*Jriid can always be relied

upos to give fair decisions. Some of the best talent in the Dominion will be seen in action on the seventeenth, and as the boys are anxious to get as much fighting in as possible before the New Zealand championships, they will lose no time in getting to business and patrons are assured of plenty of action and thrills un that date. Speaking to one of the officials recently, he made it quite clear that there would be no “slinters” in the weights this season. Boxing in Auckland is getting a lot of support th.? year and the secretary of theh N.B.A.’s success is the first-diss bouts they are staging. Fighting Johnny McKay, who fouht such a thrilling fight recently with Micky Holland, is to try conclusions with Archie Hughes, the clever Auckland lightweight. If McKay can beat Hughes he can call himself a cham* pion, because Archie is the goods. D. Stent, another local enthusiast, ha s joined Jock Wilson's team and is reported to be a likely kind of a middleweight, and the next tournament that the local association stages will probably sec Don make a start. Ron Stafford, the clever little flyweight, has just had a ’couch of tue flu, but is getting on fin 0 again. Reports from O. Gibbons -and JAdams, late of Marton, state that they are looking forward to the tourney on July 17 and are getting on very. well. liay Farrow, of Mangaweka, is intending making a trip to Marton for a workout with the boys. Jock Wilson and Jack McLellan make a dash through to Mark Carroll s school once a week and are profiting a whole lot. Mark is not afraid to pass his knowledge on and the local boys arc always willing to take advice. „ , , Don’t forget July It—a Tuesday! "THE LAND OF MAKE BELIEF "The Land of Make Belief,” the musical plav which will be performed on Friday, July 6, at the Civic Tneatre, Marton, will be a real treat for music lovers. Mr. Gordon Mcßeth Ml Gunter Miss Walmsley, Miss Bn-tam and Miss Edwards arc to be congratulated on the talented way in which thev have set Mr. Arkwright s play to music. Here is a musical play in which author and composers are m complete accord. DANCE AT SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI Another successful dance was held in L. Wing’s wbolshed on Friday evening, June 22. About twenty-five couples attended. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs. Bartram and Mr. J. McDonald. The next dance will be helfl on Friday. W.E.A. NOTES The rain and gales of Friday night did not prevent enthusiastic members of the Marton branch of the tt b.A. from assembling for their weeklymeeting. As usual, an entertaining and enjoyable evening was spent. n continuation of this year’s course on "More Drama,” thre» ol’ Eugene O’Neill’s plays were read and discussed. Parts were allotted to different members and the reading was done despite the violent conditions prevailing outside. Owing to incessant peals of thunder and showers of hail rattling on the roof, the voices of the speakers’ were at times difficult to follow. The three plays, however "He” "111 the Zone” and ' Al God’s Chillun Got Wings,” afforded much material for discussions on tae problems and contrasts depicted in the dramatic works of Eugene The first two plays dealt with life at sea and how sailorraen may act when working under conditions of eonsideiablc nerve tension. The third, perhaps the gem of the trio, vividly presented the problems of the Negro lacc in the United States. The plays were particularly enlightening, coming from the pen cf a man who has followed tae sea and who understands the racial prejudice existing between white and coloured people in America. . The local circle or the W.E.A. is thriving with a small band of keen and enthusiastic membeis. Much social as well as educational entertainment is provided. A recent innovation which enlivened the course on drama was the writing by each member ol a oneact play, a delightful evening s fun ensuing from the reading o iese efforts, all highly deserving of praise. The plays are being sent to bury College, headquarters of tae W.E.A. , , The WE.A., also known as the university Extension League, is unsectarinn and non-political. It is in no way connected with the School or Education Department. The Canterbury Col lege has a box theme by which material is sent to different places in New Zealand. Each course consists ot twentv-four boxes, one box being received each week from April to October. For three years a small nut appreciative circle has been operating in Marton and a great deal of credit is duo to Miss I. Holgerson for her untiring efforts as leader of the Marton brunch. M.U. 1.0.0. F. LOYAL MARTON LODGE. The above Lodge met on Friday evening and in spite of tht very boisterous weather, there was a good attendance. Reports showed that two members were on the sick list. One new member was admitted. Business was quickly disposed of and at 8 p-m. the lodge was thrown open to members of other lodges and their friends, and a very enjoyable social evening followed. Proceedings took the form of dancing, games, and competitions, with provision for card players. A telegram competition was won by Sis. F. Archibald (ladies), and the men’s prize was annexed by a visitor from Halcombe. Competitors were required to write a telegram of twelve words, using the same initial letter for each word, and some laughable results were submitted. A paper-tearing competition, in which the conrpetitors’ idea of a cat was to be rendered, caused shrieks of laughter, and was won by Miss P. Hodgson and Bro. G. H. Denbow. A Monte Carlo was won by Mr. F. Duncan and Miss N. Howlett. During the proceedings a bountiful supper was served- Music for the dancing was supplied by Air. J. Cooper (mandolin)

and H. Dempsey and T. Howlett (steel guitars), anil Bro. H. J. Fowler (piano). The proceedings closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. SCHOOL FANCY DRESS BALL. The annual plain and fancy-dress ball for pupils attending the Marton District High School was held,on Thursday night in the school, and, despite inclement weather, attracted a very large attendance of parents and friends. The majority of the young people were in fancy garb, some most original and striking, a mephoistopheles being the cynosure of all eyes Despite the small charge for admission, the recipts were £l5. and since the expenses are small, the committee’s funds will be helped by a useful amount. Mr. C. W. Little presided at the piano for the dancing, assisted by occasional records on the radio-gramo-phone set. Mr. J. P. Wilson, a member of the secondary school staff, acted as M.C. A bounteous supper, contributed to by parents and well-wishers, was dispensed, as usual, by the indefatigable Ladies’ Welfare League. Dancing concluded at midnight. It is probable that a further dance will be held in about a month’s time for senior and secondary department pupils, and old pupils of the .school. Fancy DressesFollowing is a list of the fancy costumes:— Infants. Girls. —Doreen Kimpton, Sailor Girl; Rispah Blackwell, Flower Girl; Marguerite Harvey, Flower Girl; Joan Thomas, Al ending Bag; Audrey Bosselnian, French student; Gloric Jackson, Buttercup; Isobel Rayner, Victorian. Lady; Valerie Conder, Flower Girl; Marie Anderson, Night Moth; Merle Cairncros, Tomboy; Nora Abbott, Washing Girl; Zoe Williams, Page Boy; Alorva Williams, Flower Girl. Boys.—Kevin Smart, jdain; Lynn Sutcliffe, Pierrotte; Jim Fowler, Cowboy; Fred Leonard, Sailor; Bruce Gordon. Plain; Frank Armstrong, Plain; Willie Austin, Jlickcy Mouse; Reg. Ellison, Clown. Std. I.—Girls: Mira Abbott, Night; Estelle Cairncross, Pierrette; June Denbow, Green Leaf; Enis Higgins, Carnival; Nancy Ireland. Plain; Ulah Lobb, Gypsy; Betty McDonald, Jingle Bells; Nancy Twigg, Pierrette; Frances Howlett, Night; Norma Frederick, Pierrette. Boys: Tom Allen, Cowboy; Laurence Baxter, Turkey Gobbler; Vai Brown, Cowbow; Leslie Cairncross, Cowboy; Gordon Shannon, Indian: Tony Rivers. Cowboy; Iveouard Tassell, Soldier; Kay .hitler. Plain; Laurence Anderson, Plain; -John Matthews, Plain. Std. 11.—Girls: Helen Fowler, Turkish Joan Williams, Irish Colleen; Myrtle Allen, Pompom; Mary Campbell, Great - great - grandmother;

Phyllis Howlett, pink rose; Alice Wadman. Flower Girl; Florence Carpenter, Bold Bad Pirate; Eileen Winchcombe, Maypole Lass; Jean Stubbs, The Lucky Moon; Gwen Chittenden. Gipsy; Joan Preece. Fairy; Lois Rayner, Fairy; Merle Frederick, Fairy; Valda Anderson, Good Luck; Peggy Gray, Irish Dancer; Janet Denbow, Victorian Lady; Marjorie Banks, Jester; Margaret Giles, Victorian Lady; Shirley Thomas, Pyjama Lady; Veronica Thomas, Spring; Dorothy Green, Lucky Moon; Joan Keeble, Pierrette- Boys: Cleon Hobbs, Cowboy; Jack Little, Cricketer; Jim Keystone. Plain; Valentine Fittler; Plain; Stanley Anderson, Pierrot; I'eddy "Bailey, Texas Bill; Leonard Leonard, Maori Chief; Lloyd Williams, Plain; Noel Abbott, Cowboy; Jack Hogan. Pierrot; Harry Larkins, Plain; Ray Price. Clown; Ira Barton, Tennis Player; Albeit. Worsop, Indian; Ray Griffin, Cricketer; hric Brant, Cub. Std. .3 and 4B Giris and Boys.— Vorg Fittler, Dutch Boy; Jaffery Frederick, Cub; Ethel Francis, Fairy; Frank Morrison, Cricketer; George Lampp, Stockman; Rilda Northover, Gipsy; Margaj-et Allen, Lady Lilac; Elva Miles, Daffodil; Gordon Hercock; Sailor; Bruce Smart. Pierrot; Rene Tassell, Bluebell; Annette Campbell, Military; iaith Knight. Daffodil; Margaret Porter, Night; Yvonne Shapleski, lairy; \ ini Leonard, Plain; Fred Johnston, Indian; Athol Fowler, Clown; Brian Gracie, Tennis Player; Peter Upchurch, 1 ennis Player; Bruce Pierson, Indian; Charlie Hunt, Henderson Bros.’ Roller Flour; Gullab Moral, Black and White. Std. IV. and Form 1., Girls.—lsla Parkinson, Coolie; Greena Griffin. “Wanganui Chronicle”; Ethel Campbell Bridesmaid; Joyce Rayner, Hiker: Margaret Larking. Irish Colleen; Nancy Price, Pierrot; Ursula Williams, Gipsy; Mabel Tarry, Beach Giri; Marjorie Parkinson, Hiker; Phyllis Robertson. Paint Box; Heather Griffin. Yale Blues; Judith Grubb, Elf; Audrey Stewart, Early Victorian; Betty Hobbs, Gipsy; Phyllis Sicely, Quaker' Lady; Margaret Sicely; Gipsy; Lorna Lurajud, Miss 1934; Dorothy Hill, Shepherdess; Evelyn I ranke, Beach Girl; Winnie Fittler Balloon Giri; June Gray, Jingle Bells; Ngaire Ellison, Plain. Std. IV. A and Form 1., Boys.— Harry Ormond, Maori; Sid Abbott Fireman; Bill McCully, Mexican; John Mayo, cricketer; Ron Higgins, Plain; Jack McDonald, Turk; Edward Wasson, Plain; Noel Miles, Cricketer; Noel Hercock, Cricketer; George Saunders Ghost; Keith Fowler, Cricketer. Std. 11., Boys and Girls.— Doris Morrison, Evening Dress; Doris Howlett Plain Dress; Percy Johnston, Chinaman; Phyllis Wasson, Irish Colleen; Ivy Amer, Beach Pyjamas; Pearce Shannon. Japanese Lady; Dulcie Green. Gipsy; Emily Miffen, Carnival FollyPaul Langston, Masked Pierrot; Beta Saunders; plain dress; Ken Campbell, Cricketer; Esme Grant, Oralline; Dick Rayner, cricketer; Pearson Armstrong, Plain; Meryle Hunter, plain dress; Staii Worsop, Canadian Mounted Policeman; Oswald Keystone, Plain; Margaret Ingle. Old English; Mary Twigg, Pirate; Isabel Smith. Cowboy; Nancy Lampp, Plain; John Smith. Cricketer; Moira Wysocki, Plain; lan Sicelv Plain. ' ’ Secondary. Gladys Fawcett, Blue Boy; Margaret Horsman, Rosemary; May Kimpton and Verna Gracie; Bib and Bub; Ruth Sutcliffe, Orchid; Lole Prichard, Yum Yum; Pat Hopkins, faddy the Next Pest Thing; Margare Lound, Mephistopheles; Marie Fisher, The Compleat Angler: Valerie Rawson, Laven;der and Old Lace; Noel Inge, Maurice I Chevalier; Frances Poppe, Jocelyn Leigh; Joan Oldfield, Pink Tulip; Mar-

t'ore the commencement of play, jorie Aitken; Holda Fowler and Bunty Griffin, Bridesmaids; Norma Langston, Soldier in Mufti; Valerie Hunt, Page Girl; Gladys Horsman, Pink Organdie: Daphne Oldfield, green organdie; i’eggy Gould, lemon silk voile; Al. holey, beach pyjamas; J. Gower, red taffeta; M. Daly,' Irish Colleen; E. McLennan, blue organdie; Henry Lambert, Afiss Batten; Nancy Ingle, Aland Sten; Ron Larsen, Solitaire Man; Belinda Bright. Spanish Gipsy; Grace Witchombe, Blue Mists; Eric Jones, Captain Kidd; W. Dashwood; Alitzi Green; Dick Fowler, Ali Baba; Joyce McLean, Persephone; Margaret Denbow, Snow Lady. FOOTBALL MATCHES. Athletic defeated Flock House on Saturday by 13 points to 3. Rata defaulted to Old Boys, and the latter played a “scratch” match and won by 9 points to 7.