MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 187, 12 August 1935, Page 3

MARTON

KANGITIKEI ELECTORATE Ml. V STfU.’T’S CANUiDATCh’I-; A meeting ot’ supporters of Mr A. Stuart, M.P., the A’ul-onalist candidate for the h'angitikci electorate, will be held in the Alarton Jockey Club's rouin» on Thursday, August 15. at 7.30 p.m., I" elect officials amj committee for the forthcoming campaign. THE MARTON PLAYERS ‘•THE UKADLE SONG ’ On I’riday, August 16. the Marlon public will have an oppo-tunity ul witnessing the product.un of “ L'lie Cradle Hong' 1 by the Marion Players in the Civic 'Theatre. When produced al Ihe Aga Tawa School Hall recently, it created quite a sensation, and bv special request is to be staged as above. 'J he svencs and stage setting-, are extraordinar.lv truo to lh e period depicted and the dialogue of an exceptional high standard. The cast of charade, s is au excellent one and we can confidently recommend our readers to book their seats early at Mogri.lge arid Sons in order to avoid disappointment. THE CIVIC THEATRE “KID MILLIONS’’ An Edd’c Cantor more al koine than ever on the screen in his fifth annual fiolic, will be screened at the Civic Theatre to-night and to-mor.ow night in “Kid Millions,” a roving,; rambling tale of adventure and adventu®s in search of buried tiensure in Gg.vpt. Samuel Goldwyn has built around his banjo-eyed clown the usual opulence in setting, maids and melody. A hundred of the gorgeous Goldwyn girls sing and dance and cavort with Eddie in the shadow of the pyram ds. Etael Merman’s bubbling humour and her deepthroated song match .Eddie',' in the picture; Ann Sothern and George Alurphy are the romantic interest. The ga-ga ; dumb-bunny nonsense of Eve Sully is heard for the, first time on the screen in “Kid Alillions.” The songs were written by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson, with an added ditty by Harold Adamson and Burton Lane. The sentimal, tambouiined rhythms of “ Mandy” still belong to Irving Berlin, bul the famous old ballad has a new splendour in its fresh revival. Dances that are innovations in screen technique as they skip from a Brooklyn barge to a minstrel show to a Mississipi Kiser steamboat, to shimmering beauty in the garden of a desert harem, were created by Seymour Felix.

M.U.1.0.0.F. LOYAL MAKTON LODGE The fortnightly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday evening, there being only a fair attendance. It was reported that there were no members of the lodge on the sick list. Two new members were proposed. Correspondence included an invitation to attend the annual ball of the Apiti Lodge, and three Complimentary tickets were enclosed. Any members desiring to go please communicate with the secretary. The lodge closed early in order that the projected debate with Toe II could take place, but owing to the leader of Toe H team being flood-bound near Foxton, the debate bad to be deferred to September 6. In place of the d®’ bate a fraternal evening was spent, in which stump speeches, songs and stories were given and an enjoyable time was spent. Supper was served by the ladies. FANCY DRESS OLD-TIME DANCE Everything points to the old-time dance to be held in the Empire Hall next Wednesday evening, being one of the most enjoyable functions held in Marton for a long time. A strong vommittee has all arrangements complete and with prizes for the best fancy dresses and numerous novelties, a large crowd is assured. 'The music will lie supplied by Loveday’s Orchestra, including Hee. Bell on the xylophone, and a ladies’ committeo will provide a bounteous supper. Admission charges are only 2s 6d and 2s. OBITUARY AfK ROBERT IRELAND Thp death occurred at his residence, Gonvilie, Wanganui, on Saturday morning of Robert Ireland, xvho was well known throughout the Rangitikei district.. The deceased, who was 81 years of age, farmed in the Hunterville district for many years, the farm now being owned by his grandson, Mr Bob Walker. A few years ago Mr Ireland went to live in retirement in Wanganui. A wife and grown-up family are left. * A. AND P. ASSOCIATION THE 1936 >SHOW. Tiie general committee of the Alarton District A. and P. Association met on (Saturday evening. Present were Alessrs, K. J. Aloore (chai/maii), E. O. Pryce, C. E. Vile, K. Stevens, H. W. (’oilier, F. 11. Dexter. G. Alorris, E. B. Gordon, G. L. Afarshall, J. W. Griffin, W. Jenkins, P. Miller, IL W. Gudnpp, E. Thoms, D. AtuLean, T. IL B. Brice, A. Wing, W. G. Aitken, IL W. Marshall, J. 11. AlcLean, A. S. Uoleniaii, F. AlcLean, P. W. Briant, E. H. Bimpson. H. G. Stewart. K. K. bcoon, A. Stuail, M.P., and A. Way (secretary). 'The chairman referred to the dcadi of the laic Air. Jas. F. Afclvelvie and Mr. Duncan Simpson, who had been members of the as-o< iation for a num ber of year and a ho. exhibitors. A vole of eondolen/e to the relatives of the deceased ger I hnion was carried by lhe members in silence. A letter of sympathy is also to be forwarded to Mr. E. Gudopp (president) in his illness, ami the wish expressed that he would soon be able to take his seal al the head of tho table. Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Association wrote, notifying that their annual ram fair on January 39 and 31 clashes with the Alarton Show and ram fair. The secretary was in‘ri rueted to xvrite, pointing out. that tlrere are a number 1 of sheep breeders in this district xvho pat ionise both ram fairs, and asking, if possible, for Hawke’s Bay to revert to their original dates. The secretary presented a statement of accounts showing a profit of £45 on lhe recent ball. The chairman slated that the result was very satisfactory, and a motion of appreciation was accorded to Airs. H. S. 1 . Morrison foi acting as supervisor of the supper a’rangements. and also to her lady assiflanls and to the donors

for their dona'ic-ns towards the ?*up U per; to Miss Mona Brice fc-r unuer a..ing the dccorztrjns, and tu Air. IL J. Moore for attending to the floor. Correspondence was read from the conference of N 'w Zealand Agricultural and Pastoral Associations of the North Island, forward'ng tho following resolution; “That this executive regrets having to advise all affiliated societies that (.-wing to th-* Auckland Metro politan and Pros ini ial Associations deciding in future to work with the Royal Agric.'iltuw.il Society of New Zealand it has b?< ome necessary for the conference to go into recess in the I meantime. This action is being taken only after careful thought and consid • erutioe and the members of lhe execu I live offer their grateful thanks to those ; assoeiatiors which have so loyally as ! sisted to ball up such an influential | and useful North Island conference. 1 Further, if deemed necessary, steps will bo taker. Ln resuscitate this body. The executive ulbo recommend that the sec rotaries of affiliated associations should continue their conference and meet annually as heretofore.” I The news tame as a bombshell to th" | who expressed their deep le ,

1 gid at the iccassity for such a drasii< i i ullou ing i >t.lulit>u mis curric 1 unanimous!}: “Jimi 1n ■ Alartua A. ai d I’. A touiation .‘‘iiiw.c > regrets 1h i ecc-siiy for thv A. and P. ConferUiUA) I" >uto recess, and in the event of the conference icing re suseitalei this society will do its best to assist the <ci>ferencc in any direction th.ii lies in its power, inis association aha expresses its confidence in the officials and executive of the conference.’ ’ Thu deputation that waited upon the Murton J .i-ckey L' ub reported on the reI suit of thvi. deliberations with regard to holding future shows ou the AlarI ton racecou.so and after a general dis | cushion it was decided that the depuI tation again wait upon the committee !of the Al ai ton Jockey Club on August | 27 with full power to arrive at a final ■ decision. A suggestion was made by Mr. E. Thoms that the association borrow £lOOO an 1 carry out lhe necessary improvements on their own showgrounds with a view to holding future shows I on the showgrounds, but after a dis icU- ion, the matter was let’ in ahey- ’ aiice till the deputation’s report was

cci\ cd. I hc secretary report?,/: having waited upon i ie laoeting of the group of branches of the Av'amen’s Institute on Friday, and suggested that the art needlework, plain and fancy sewing, and woollen work be conducted under supervision of ths Women's Institute ami that the proposition had been unanimous lx’ received by the members. The secretary’s action was approved by the meeting, and the matt'er was left in the :-*jcrotary’s hands to finalise the necessary arrangements, and a vote of thanks accorded him for his action. The question of holding trotting iaces at the Marton Shoxv on tho racecourse was referred to a sub-comiuit« tee to make further inquiries.

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