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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 158, 9 July 1935, Page 9

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THE CIVIC THEATRE “RADIO PARADE OF 1935” Enjoying tremendous popularity ami enthusiastic receptions everywhere presented is “Radio Parade of I’JJo, Britibii international Pictures’ super production, which conies to the Civic Theatre this evening ami to-morrow afternoon and evening. A delightfully entertaining concoction of mirth ami music interwoven with a charming romance, the picture introduces the greatest galaxy of international stage, screen and radio stars ever assembled. And the manner of prescntatic-n is most novel and euHiely original. The story concerns London’s biggest broadcast mg station N.8.G., whose standard ot enicrtaiiiment has lallen lamentably low. Thu managing director, who surrounded by a crowd of “Yes” men, takes no interest m the station's programmes, and quite naturally his ex ample is followed by the staff. In tact, there seems to be only one enthusiastic and busy member of the whole organisation, an energetic young man, Jimmy Clare, who boosts the position of Complaints Manager. His mail from “tortured” listeners is always enormous. The tun starts when Jimmy tells a “fellow employee” one day just what he thinks about, the station’s programmes and the “big mug' managing director, who “does nothing about it.’ ’ MABTON BOXING TOURNEY Arrangements have now been made for the second amateur tourney of the Marton Boxing Association, to be held in the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Wednesday, August 7. A first-class programme is now under consideration by the match committee. MABTON GOLF CLUB STROKE CO M 1 ’E T 11’10 N On the Marton links on Saturday a stroke competition resulted in a tie between T G. Harpur and J. B. Armstrong, with a net score ol 70 each. LADIES’ HOCKEY The matches for to-morrow are: Tokorangi v. Halcomuc at Tokorangi. .Referees, T. F. Iwikau and R. berauckc. United v. Tuluvuui al Marton. A. Duncan and A. Smart. Athletic a bye. The match between Athletic and Tokorangi at Tokorangi lust week resulted in a draw, each side scoring a goal. Players in the Wanganui ladies seveu-a-side hockey tourney on JSalurday the Athletic Hub (Marton; reached the final, being defeated by a hit behind by Aiamouo. Eighteen teams competed. The Athletic team was: P. Carpenter, J. Whale, D. Whale, M. Aitken, 1. Coles and MCockburn. HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB TO DAY ’S COMPETITION L.G.U. medal rounds and stroke competitions will bo played on the Hawkestone links this afternoon. Following is the draw : Airs. Ball v. Miss toutler. Mrs. Franke v. Mrs. Wilson. Airs. Gracie v. Airs. I’ogelberg. Miss Hunter v. Miss Baker. Airs. Murrow v. N. ritraw bridge. Airs. Hempleman v. Airs. Bush. Airs. Chainey v. Airs. McLean. Mrs. Young v. Airs. Parkes. Airs. Broughton v. Airs. Frederick. Airs. Gudopp v. Airs. Walsh. Mrs. Tolley v. Airs, Greaves. N. I’oppe v. B. Cummins. Al. Cummins v. T. McDonald. Any player unable to play must ring Airs. Wilson before J2 o’clock to-day. RANGITIKEI HUNT MEET AT NORWOOD CORNER Conditions seemed bright for a goou day’s bunting un Saturday. Tliegrounu had dried up wonderfully after lasi week's heavy rain, and it was quite a mild day, although there was a light wind in the suum. Iwo quite lair runs were experienced, although they were not (pule up to the usual hunts we have had on this line block ol country. Hounds threw off at the back of the old homestead and a hare was soon started, going through several paddocks at a good puce then crossing the Tutaenui Road and ran through. Collier’s lor some distance before hounds doubled back towards the road, where a check occurred. After trying to the left without result, hounds weie taken up the road to the right and picked up the line again, running a short distance down luo road, iircy turned to the right into Lorimer’s and ran as far as tne 'homestead, where the scent was lust,. Hounds were then la hen back across thv road to Bart Jell’s and were soon away again on a strong line, crossing into Futile’s and then into Button’s, where the held began to get thinned out. After < ire

Uiig round the bush, where it was almost impossible to follow, hounds were called oil*. Followers then jogged back to the starting point, where Mrs. Ken Duncan, Mrs. Eric Duncan and Mrs. George Grace had a most sumptuous leu waiting for everyone. Those following were; The master, Air. J. Brice on Taffy; Deputy-masters F. McLean •in Rocket, W. Wilson on Zip, P. Briant on Minnehaha; Hon. Whips Q. Wilson on The Ace, J. G. Wilson on burgcant, W. Duncan on Conference; Huntsman A. Gmidwin on Waituna; Mrs. R, Ful lerton-Smith on Glenleven, Airs. D. Simpson on Trouble, Aliss Brice on Bonus, Miss Wilson on Bertie, Messrs. L. T. AlcLean on Anak, G. Hz Wilson on Glamis, K. Duncan on Gisborne Jack, F. Brice on Nurmi, E. Duncan on War Ragle, L. G. Morris on Platina, R. < amcron on Terrapinnv. MARTON BOROUGH COUNCII, The Million Borough Council ini I on Monday evening, there being present: The Mayor (Mr. F. Purnell) and Crs. G. B. Gregory, T. Barton, A. Honeyman, W. B. Langston, J. I). Gorrie and A. .1. B. Sicely and Mr. C. C. McDonald (town clerk). The following correspondence was Circular letter from the Minister of Internal Affairs, calling attention to this year’s observance of Arbor IDay , on Wednesday, August, 7, and asking | council's co-operation.—The matter was 1 referred to the works committee. Application from b. Kendrick for permission Io keep pigs al A 1 art on

Junction.—Mr. Kendrick is to be ad vised that when the present pigs arc disposed of no more than two may be kept. District engineer N.Z.R., asking it the council is agreeable to the department constructing an open drain on the road reserve near the department’s stock landing yards, Marton Junction. —Approved. Application from hon. secretary hockey sub-association lor the use of the eastern side of the Park for hockey when the ground itf not being used for football, owing to the western side being sometimes unsuitable and too muddy.—The matter was referred to Crs. Honeyman and Barton to consult the teams, with power to act.

Public Trustee, accepting council’s offer for the purchase of Lot 17a Block xvl R.A.R., asking council to arrange for a draft transfer and advising that arrangements arc being made to dispose of the buildings.—The council’s action was confirmed. Hon. secretary Maori Girls’ College Committee, thanking council for its action in cancelling annua] charge fur a electric light installed in front ol the colegc.—The letter was received. J. H. Nitscke, asking council to discontinue water supply to his farm on Calico Line and thanking council for past service.—The latter was received. Managing-secretary Wanganui Hospital Board, forwarding a copy of the approved estimate for the current year with particulars of the. amounts apportioned to bach contributing local authority and a copy of the balancesheet.—The letter wa® received. The town clerk reported that the receipts for the month amounted to £991 4s 3d, he chief item being gas consumers £230 Is id. Water fees and connection were £209 12s Bd, heavy traffic licences £lB2, Town Hall £BB 2s, and gas fittings £B2 17s lid. Overseer’s Report Air. W. Brant reported that during the past month the general maintenance work has been attended to, all roa Is and streets receiving attent’on. All klrains and water tables have been cleaned out on Wanganui and Pukepupa Roads. A drain has boca cleaned on*’ in Grey Street and water tables have ncen cleaned out in Queen and Huuia Streets. Two water lexis in mains F ive been repaired. On? sewerage and two water connections have been put lin The reservoir is holding its full capacity jf water and is overflowing. Embankments arc in good order. Gag Manager’s Report Mr. D. Macpherson reported lor the month of June:— Plant.—The plant, at the, works has given no trouble during the month, everything working very satisfactorily. Carbonising Returns.—During the month 37 tons 12cwl of coal was carI lionised, yielding 520,000c.f. of gas —an average of 13,800c.f. per ton. 'l’he

amount of coke available for sale is equal to flfewt per ton of coal carbon’Distribution. Fourteen ordinary meters and six slot meters were changed and tested during the month. Of this number it was necessary to replace six ordinary and three slot w.th new meters. There are six' new oidinary meters on order at Ihe present time and it will be necessary to obtain another six later in the month. Six now appliances were titled- three cookers, one water heater and two gas fires. A hotplate was lilted at the Town Hall for the convenience of caterers. This will remain there for future use. The Bond Street main has been cleared and the supply of gas is fair. Later 1. intend to alter this main. .1 also intend connecting the William Street main Io the Follett Street main. Several ser\ices have received" atlentu>ii; these are now giving entire -alisI faction. The Rirn Street canvass will i he made, this week and a report submilled Io the next, meeting of the <onnI c i I. I