TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 15, 18 January 1936, Page 5

TAIHAPE

THE MAJESTIC THEATRE Three famous authors have been I most lavish in their praise of ‘•Sequoia,’’ which comes to-day to the Majestic Theatre. Hugh. Walpole writes of this M-G-M picture the following: “It is a splendid picture, and it thrilled me tremendously.” Zane Grey, most noted of Western authors, says •*. . . not only the best out-door picture 1 have ever seen, but for me the best picture of the past decade!” —air opinion which is echoed by Jim Tully. “Sequoia” stars Jean Parker and is an amazing romance of life in the wild and uncivilised regions of the high Sierra mountains. Clark Gable also said that nothing could be more thrilling or romantic. Excellent supports include Laurel and Hardy in 35 minutes of fun with their latest comedy, “Oliver the Eighth.” a Fitzpatrick coloured travel talk, “Zion, Canyon of Colours,” and “Honeymoon Hotel,” a coloured revue. Lamp Burning Competition. The lamp burned for 13 hours 10 minutes. jhe results are as follows: p. Maxwell <l3 hours 13 minutes) 1, B. Bryan (12 hours 20 minutes) 2, C. Mr Arley (14 hours 7 minutes) J. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. At the monthly sitting of the Taihape Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, judgment fur plain till’ by default was . in the iullowing cases:—M. M. L-uweii v. M. Martin, c-aini £4 13s, costs £2 lUs 6d; A ifred aui jutt v. Frederick lan Appleton, £9 13s lOd, costs 30s 6d; Nicholls Transport Ltd. v. Gordon Carringvou. £1 x s 9d, costs 8s; 1. MeSweeney and Co. v. S. Fleet, £3, costs 23s 6d; i . W. Somerville Ltd. v. Niwhai Mako, £5 i'.’s costs 39s Gd; F. MeSweew- and Co. v. M. Roysata, £3 bs 9d, costs 32s 6d; Wanganui Hospital Board v. I. Blockley, £u Ils, costs 31s Gd- Wanganui Hospital Board v. Robert Edwards, £1 16s, costs 10s; Wanganui 11 , £3 12s, uu.>:~ 23s Gd; Wanganui Hospital Board v. 11. Gray, £3 Gs, costs 23> Gd; Wanganui Hospital Board v. Edward Hobman, £7 16s, costs > Gd; Wanganui Hospital Board v. John Jenkins, £3 2s. co.'is 23s 6d; Wanganui Hospital Board v. Stanley Johanse;i, £3 12s. costs 27s 6d; Wanganui Hospital Board v. Georgt K g, £1 ' . ts 31s lid; D. " .8. g, £2 7s, costs 23s 6d. CROQUET NOTES. Tainape successfully defended the | McLeod Cup against a challenge from Gonviile (Wanganui) on Thursday. Scores are as folk w, Taihape players being meul mt 1 first in each instance: —.Mr.-. J. Miller 2»i. v. Mrs. Harrison 16; Mrs. Hill 26 \. Mrs. Fisher 20; Mrs. Marsh 26 v. Mrs. Wood 6; I Ryan 2' . v. Mrs. Drake IG. Tile visitors vere oiliuially wulco.ned ■' by Mrs. IL Mur.-h and were the guest> ; the Taihape -Ciub at luncheon and i afternoon tea. Mrs. Harrison returned thanks on behalf of the visitors for the i hospitality of the Taihape Club. PERSONAL. Mr. W. J. Burton, general manager! lor Fuller-Hayward Theatres Ltd., was! in Taihape on Thursday. | GENERAL NEWS. Adjui.mt Barnu< has handed the fol-1 i lowing letter to the “Chronicle” for; :-üblit-ation: —“On the eve of my de-1 parture for Foxton 1 should like to ex-1 ipr<*« my sincere thanks to the residents]

of Taihape and district for the generous support they have given to the local Salvation Army during our term here, and also for the friendship extended to Mrs. Burueo and myself. This has greatly assisted us in our work and may 1 ask that the same be extended to my successor. 1 desire also to express my appreciation of the kindness shown us by the local R.S.A. ” TWILIGHT SPORTS. The weekly twilight sports meeting under the auspices of the Taihape Amateur Athletic Club was held on the Oval Domain on Thursday evening. Whiteman won the mile cycle handicap, while Taylor was first home in the two-mile cycle event. ID. Boyd was first to breast the tape in the 75 yards handicap, while J Nicholson scored a popular win in the 449 yards. A duel relay race was won by R. Spence and Miss Beuck. Detailed results are as under:— Running Events. 75 Yards Handicap.—D. Boyd (syds.) 1, J. Nicholson. (7iyds.) and D. Treadwell (74yds.), equal, 2. 44'1 Yards Handicap.—J. Nicholson (15yds.) 1, D. Boyd (scr.) 2, Dick (35 yds.) 3. Dual Relay Race.— R. Spence and .Miss Beuek'l, tD. Boyd and Miss O'Hanlon 2. Special Challenge Race. —R. Spence (running) v. Walker (cycling), won by Spence by’ the narrowest of margins. Girls’ 75 Yards, under 12.—M. Walker 1. P. Graham 2. ! Boys under 12.—Olsen I. MacCallum ‘ Bovs’ 100 Yards, over 12.—8. Lvons I 1, C.* Doyle 2. i Girls’ IUO Yards, over 12.—P. Mc- | Carty 1, N. Nicholson 2. Cycling Events. One mile Cycle.—Whiteman (140yds.) I 1. Walker (160yds.) 2, Kelly (100yds.) • Two-mile Cycle.—Taylor (270yds.) 1, ■ Walker (240yds.) 2, Guilliard (syds.) 3. I Boys’ Cycle Race.—J. Innis 1.