MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 14, 17 January 1936, Page 3

MARTON

MARTON A. AND P. SHOW. ENTRIES CLOSE TO-NIGHT. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries finally close to-night (Friday) for all sections in connection with the annual show to be held on the Marton Racecourse on Thursday, January 30. Schedules will be forwarded to any address on application to the secretary, P.O. Box 3, Marton. Breeders of draughts are notified that a class for a yearling draught (colt, gelding or filly) has been added to the draught horse section at the request of several exhibitors. THE CIVIC theatre. •‘KEEPER OF THE BEES.” That the environment of Gene Strat-ton-Porter, famous author of down-to-earth American novels, played a large par in formulating the background tor her human stories of the American scene is evidenced by the consideration of two of her most famous novela. These novels are “A Girl of the Limberlost” and "Keeper of th: Bees. ’ Both of them have been brought to ths screen during the past year by Mo.io-I-ram Pictures, and “Keeper of the Bees,” the most recent release, will be shown on the screen of the Civic Theatre finally this evening (Friday), with Neil Hamilton and Betty Furness in the leading roles. Playing the central role in this intriguing plot if Ni-il Hamilton, who gives one of the m.-st inspired performances of his successful career. Appearing opposite him in t<o leading feminine role is pretty Fairness, M.G.M. featured player. CRICKET The team to represent Porewa v. Huntrrvillc at Marton, to-morrow, is: i, Cameron (2 , Chapman, hlarshall Gij, Parkinson, Simpson, Smith, MARTON ATHLETIC SPORTS. ! MARTON PARK THIS EVENING. ' The fourth meeting of the Chainey H up series will be held on the Marton ’park this evening. There are good entries and another good evening s sport is assured. Handicaps have been dedared as follows:

MARTON WINS SHIELD AT LEVIN. A team of 24 competitors represent- 1 ;-g the Marton Ihib visited Levin on Wednesday night for the first inter-club contest for the special shield. The programme staged was a particularly good one and the racing was keen. A large crowd showed their appreciation in no uncertain manner. Marton proved the winners by 89 points to 49, and the Shield was presented to Mr. S. B. Abel, president nf the Marton Club, by Mr. < ’risp. who warmly congratulated the winners. The next contest will be held at Marton on March 11. OBITUARY. MRS. A. HONEYMAN. The death occurred on Thursday 1 morning in St. Catherine’s Hospital, 1 .Marton, after a long illness, of an old and highly-respected Rangitikei resi- : •lent, in the person of Mrs. Rosa Stewart Honey man. wife of Mr. Alexander 1 Honey man. The deceased lady will be best remembered for her very keen in- 1 terest in flowers, and until her health began to fail was a constant exhibitor at flower shows. She was an ardent church worker and a member of St. Stephen’s Parish Guild. Great sympathy will be extended to Mr. Honeyman and her son, Mr. Bertram Honeyman. in their bereavement. Interment, which was private, took place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. W. Baine officiating.

Cycling. 1 2 1». Ellerv .. .. Miles 40 60 loo H. Archibald .. 4d 60 100 i . Button .. • • 6<» 90 110 H. Moss 65 110 140 E. Gibbs 65 110 140 H. Coles 65 lio 140 E. Morrison 70 |60 2oo F. Tolley .. .. 140 260 360 lx. Ellerv .. .. 1 t" 260 360 E. Carter .. .. 160 260 360 T. Ellery .. .. 160 260 360 .1. Harr ISO 2S0 400 L. Griffin .. .. 180 2S0 400 Men's 1 \l . Running. 100 yds. 220 A. Bush .. .. 34 6 s K. Bridge . .. . 11 W. Bush 13 R. Wing 16 R. Hammond .. S 17 F. Bishop .. .. ,. s 17 F McConkey .. . . Si I < H. C’arpenter .. .. .. M 17 Ladies ’ 1. Coles Running. 1": 51. Bush 41 B. Griffin . .. . .... 3 4A A. Griffin . .. . .. 4 * a » F. Hughes . .. . .... 4' 6 B. Hunt. . . .. o 64 M. Moss 7 .1. Baines . .. . 74 9 M. Dalv 7 10 I . Hill < * 10 I. Ellerv .... 8 E. Armstrong .. .. .. 8 10 Distance S. Christopher . Events. 880yds .. .. ser 3 miles W. Dobson .. .. .. .. 10 - - F. Hill .. . . 2-> 20 G. Bromlev . . . ■’o W. Edge .. .. JO so \V. 11:11 .. .. 30 ISO 30 — K. K-rr 190 M. Griilin .. .. . .. 45 240 W. Filet .. .. 50 260 F. Williams . .. 260 H. Clark .. .. . • • 40 2->'' A. Gorrie .. .. . . . ;»•> 260 M. <’onnell .... .»*) — A. Holden .. .. — 300 E. Hecglun .. — .".00 I.. Terrv .... — •'SO W. Windleburn — 280 S. Hurlev .... — •’SO D. Mcphersnn .. . . . . 250