MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 45, 22 February 1936, Page 5

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE “HEART’S DESIRE” In addition to the public-bestowed title of “The World’s Greatest Living Tenor,” Richard Tauber surely has every claim to that of “The World’s Busiest Tenor” as well. During the production of “Blossom Time,” Tauber had the distinction of singing before Their Majesties the late King and the Queen of England, at the Royal Albert Hall, and despite the fact that he had been singing on the studio sets all day, his voice was as fresh as in the morning. “Heart’s Desire” will commence at the Civic Theatre to-night. It is a really brilliant* achievement, in the opinion of many critics, greater even than “Blossom Time.” The story is modern. It depicts Tauber in the role of a simple Viennese biergarten singer, who is “discovered” by a wealthy English girl who takes him to London and makes him a great and popular artist. MABTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB FLANNEL DANCE The flannel dance, under the auspices of the Marton Lawn Tennis Club, which was to have been held on Anniversary Night, will now be held on Wednesday, March 4, in the Empire Hail. Gedson’s Aces, the well-known •lance combination, will supply the music. A free ’bus will run from the Jun* t ion, leaving at 8.15 p.m. The prices of admission will be ladies 2s, gentlemen 2s 6d. RANGITIKEI CRICKET TO DAY’S FIXTURES To-day, Rangitikei cricket competition fixtures are Marton v. Old Boys, land Hunterville v. i’orewa. Teams to I hand are as follows: — . Marton. —R. A. Church, C. M. Holdaway, O. Williams, H. Parkes, B. Shields, G. C. Birch, P. Corballis, J. Openshaw, IL Montgomery, J. Cannon, D. Sladden. Old Boys.—J. Marshall, H. Low, L. Jolly, C. Rose. K. Murray. Scott, R. Winchcombe, K. Keeling, W. Maiden, D. Rose, H. Ellison, G. G. Oliver. RANGITIKEI POTATO-GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION At a special meeting of the Rangitikei Potato Growers’ Association on Mondav evening much interest was displayed and indications point to this new organisation playing a big part in the potato growing industry in the district. Mr F. C. Jurgens (Taihape), presided and welcomed representatives of the Produce Merchants’ Association, who attended the meeting together with the local produce managers. A verv useful informal conference was ■ held during which it was made clear (that the merchants would give prefer(cnee to association “tagged” potatoes ias it was realised that behind the tag ■ the T 9 a guarantee of quality. The merchants were agreed that it was in the interests of growers to join the association and thereby co-operate in building up a reputation for Rangitikei produce. Several new members of the associate n wen ; i q >s< I and matters dealing ■ v. ith the cartful handling of potatoes jin transit to the market were dealt w ith. It was leeid ?d to hold the anon T lesday, March 3, in ■ 8 p.m. In I the nican‘i:r.e tag- are now being issued. MARTCN SWIMMING CLUB I A partv of local swimmers visited the ng Clul s ai ni-.-afen Thursday evening, where the | first set of competitions between the el< (Jup r< - icently presented by Alex Stuart, Esq., i 1 were decided. Although the local rep- ! resenta.ives were without the services of three of their fastest men. —D. Rose, . !l*. Keedwell. and C. Hamer, they secured two wins and three thirds. Other Swimmers competed in the open handicap events. The results of the competition races are as follow: Relay. —Wanganui East 1. Intermediate Boys’ 50 Yards.—Marto N. Nonhover) 1. Wanganui East 2. and Marton (L. Harner) 3. Time. 3ii 3-ssec. Diving.—Wanganui East 1,2, and 3. 220 Yards—Marton (M. Wysocki) 1, Wanganui East 2. Marton (N. Northover) 3. Time, 2.5). Junior Boys’ 50 Yards. —Wanganui East 1 and 2. Marton (S. Abbott) 3. - . ■ -• / last 28, Mar ton 13. The second stage in this competition Hi Marto i at an early date.