MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 220, 17 September 1934, Page 3

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE “TARZAN AND HIS MATE” Actors and actresses in the Hollywood film colony have won many rewards for their work in fame and money, but Maureen O’Sullivan is one of the few who can say that she owes her good health to a motion picture. When Aliss O’Sullivan first arrived in Hollywood after her appearance in the Irish film, “Song o’ My Heart,” she was rushed into a series of pictures immediately without a chance to rest. She was underweight and was advised by doctors to recuperate. Then she was given a role in “Tarzan, the Ape Alan,” during the filming of wh : .'.-h she gained five pounds. Now, more than a year later, she has just finished a part in “ Tarzan ami His Mate.” adventure picture with Johnny Weissmuller, to be finally shown this evening at the Civic Theatre, ami her physician savs that he has nothing to suggest—she is in perfect physical health. THE COMING OF SUMMER Summer sports bodies are already preparing for the coming season, which promises to be a very active one in Marton. Cricket clubs have held meeting* and report many news players—always a promising sign—the bowlers' last evening infused new blood into their executive, the Marton Golf Links are to be kept open and in playing order through the summer, and the Marton Tennis Club’s courts have been carefully prepared for play. The annual meeting of the last-named body lakes place on the 28th of this month in the Jockey Club room, the committee holding a preliminary meeting next week. CYCLING COMMITTEE MEETS FIRST ROAD RACE 'The cycling committee of lhe Marlon Athletic Club met last evening, Mr. D. P. Porteou* presiding. It was decided tu hold the first road race on Wednesday, October 3. and a club ride is to be held this week-end to Palmerston and back. In view of the fact that both Air. Chainey and Air. Bland are training riders, they asked to be relieved of the positions of joint handicappers and Mr. H- Nicol was appointed sole handicapper. The prospects for the sea*on are good. FUNERAL OF MR. R. K. LOURIE The late Mr. R. K- Lourie was laid | to rest in the Rangatira Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, when a large I number of mourners paid their last, respects at the graveside and many floral emblems gave eloquent testimony of the popularity of the deceased. Advices at St. Andrew’s Church and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. A- W. Smaill, while the pallbearers were Alessrs. J. D. Lourie, Lin Lourie, T. G. Taylor. W. S. Taylor, L. J. Thompson and O’Regan. PERSONAL There were many expressions of regret passed at the annual meeting of the Alarton Bowling Club when Air. F. Purnell (president), announced his intention of not seeking re-election. Air. Purnell has occupied the chair for the past twelve years and the club owes much to his initiative and ability- His resignation was responsible for numerous tributes to his capable presidency.