TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 256, 29 October 1934, Page 3

TAIHAPE

MOTOR COLLISION CASE The sequel to a motor collision on the Mataroa Road was heard in the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday when N. R. Ferguson claimed £l5 2s 3d from H. Boryer for damages. Plaintiff said that the collision occurred on the Mataroa Hill. He was descending the hill on his way to Taihapc and Boryer was 'travelling in the opposite direction. Boryer was only 20 feet away when witness first saw him. Witness pulled over as far as he could. He was on his correct side, when the other car struck him. There was plenty of room for the cars to pass. R. G. Davies, farmer, of Koeke, corroborated the statement that there was plenty of room for the cars to pass. Lionel Howard, of the Taihape Auto Company, described the position of plaintiff’s car and gave evidence regarding wheel marks. Henry James Boryer, sawmiller, said that he was travelling up hill at about 15 miles per hour when the accident occurred. Plaintiff was in the middle of the road and witness was as far out as possible when the collision occurred. The case was adjourned till November 22. The evidence of Mr. O. Allen, insurance assessor, of Wanganui, will be heard in Wanganui before that date. GENERAL NEWS A shop window in Taihape has been brilliantly illuminated by electric “candles” with coloured globes, in order to advertise the film “By Candlelight,” which comes to the Majostic Cinema to-morrow. The window dis- 1 play has been arranged by the management of the Majestic. The Three Stars Hall is at present being renovated and is to be used as a picture theatre known as “The Regent.” The very latest talking-picture machine supplied by Theatre Equipment Ltd. will be installed and the opening of the new theatre will probably take please next Saturday (November 3). Particulars will be advertised. MAJESTIC COMPETITION "“ George Wallace” “Onkus” was the answer to last week’s competition. The first eight correct answers opened were from: Peter MacCallum, K. Brunton, Dilys Williams, I. Anderson, Miss B. Bailey, K. Farmer, U. Casey, Mrs. Bolton. This week’s competition is the name of a special feature to be shown at the Majestic, Cinema early next month— SATTTIA C T K N E IT All replies to be marked ‘‘Competition and are to be sent to the Majestic Cinema not later than !) a.ni. Thursday. MARTON ‘■GREAT" AMBULANCE FLANNEL DANCE. Next Wednesday will see the Marton Division of the St. John Ambulance on deck again with their 1931 Flannel Dance in the Empire Hall. This year the committee have arranged several new novelties and ideas and one of the main features will be the decorations and effects. At 8.15 pp.m. on Wednesday Gedson’s Six Aces will start proceeds with an overture. From then on it is the earnest wish of the committee that dancers will enjoy themselves till the last waltz. The smallest detail is receiving the best of attention and it should be voted one of the best dances of the year The supper arrangements arc in capable hands, the ladies’ auxiliary of the division. while the dance committee will have charge of the hall arrangements. During the supper interval, Fred Gedson will present “Memories,” a potpourri of old favourites, on the xylophone. The “Valley of the Moon” waltz, a n 'a novelty with lighting effects, will I e included as one of the novelties, and the old favourites, spot waltz and Monte Carlo one step, will also feature on the programme. Mr. Sayer’s ’bus will be free from the station to the Empire Hall for the convenienve of dances, returning after the dance. Prices are the usual ambulance ones, namely, gentlemen 2s 6d, ladies 2s, double 4s. Flannels are. of course, optional, but the committee think it wise to wear summer attire, especially if the night ' is warm. The hall will be. decorated with a touch of summer in the scheme. lARTON BRANCH. JUNIOR W.D.F.U. On Tuesday afternoon a general meeting of the junior Marton branch of the WJD.F.U. was held in St. Stephen’s Parish Hall, Miss Margaret Marshall presiding over a good attendance. A number of W.D.F.U. members were present also and held their annual book day After the general business had been disposed of. Miss Violet Macmillan gave a most interesting lecture, taking “Success” as her subject and outlining the various ways by which we may achieve success in our own sphere of life. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the juniors and brought a very happy afternoon to a close. THE CIVIC THEATRE. “MEN IN WHITE.” Every so often Hollywood girds up its loins, takes a deep breath and concentrates its mighty resources on the production of one motion picture. Such apparently was the case with M.G.M.’s championship production, “Men in White,’’ for the new talkie, to be finally screened this evening at the Civic Theatre, is undoubtedly one of the most effective and distinguished photoplays to reach the screen this season. Clark Gable, in a memorable performance, appears as Dr. Ferguson, the young interne who realises all the obligations of his profession, but struggles against the conflicting claims of the girl he loves. The girl, played by Myrna Loy, soon comes to the realisation that a doctor so engrossed in his career has no time for love, with the result that the young interne is thrown into compromising circumstances with one of the nurses in his hospital. The ensuing entanglement and its complications bring about a climax that presents a high water mark in dramatic suspense. The entire east of “Men in White,” as well as its bril-

liant director, Richard Boleslavsky, seem to have put their whole heart in their respective performances. Gable and Miss Loy have never been greater and honours go also to Jean Hersholt and Elizabeth Allan THE FARMERS’ UNION. An important general meeting of members of the Marton branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon next at 2.30 o’clock, when the following business will be discussed:—Progress report on position of wheat marketing. Dairy Commission’s report, proposed competition and formation of Young Farmers’ Club. It is specially requested that young farmers between the ages of 18 and 25 years attend at 3.30 p.m. to discuss the> formation of the Young Farmers’ Club. CRICKET POSTPONED. All cricket matches under the control of the Rangitikei Cricket Association were abandoned on Saturday on account of the state of the wicket after the rain.