TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 141, 16 June 1936, Page 3

TAIHAPE

THE MAJESTIC. I “MURDER IN THE FLEET.” Thrills and mystery against the quickly-shifting panorama of life aboard a warship, provide gripping entertainment in “Murder in the Fleet,” unique detective thriller coming to the Majestic Theatre to-night (Tuesday). The new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production uses a cruiser during manoeuvres as the locale for a series of baffling crimes, and the work of a young naval lieutenant in ferreting out a criminal amid the civilian visitors, Government officials, and naval crew marooned on the ysesel until the murderer is brought to light in the final scenes of the engrossing story. The cruiser is installing a new firing control gear against time. Certain influences are established trying to halt the work, when the murders commence, and the navy men turn detectives, while at the same time working frantically to complete their task of installation. Amid lightninglike successions of thrills, suspense and drama, comical interludes are deftly inserted in a unique blend of entertainment. Jean Parker, heroine of “Sequoia,” plays the feminine lead, is beautiful to look at, and an accomplished little actress opposite Robert Taylor. Excellent supporting items include an Our Gang comedy, a Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly comedy, and Pete Smith oddity. RUGBY FOOTBALL MANGAWEKA v. HUI A After a fast, open and exciting game —the best seen at Taihape for many a long day—Mangaweka beat Huia by 21 points to 20. Huia played an inspired game in the second spell and were unlucky to lose. Several times they missed tries by the proverbial whisker, while T. Chase’s attempts to convert tries from easy positions were distinctly disappointing. He landed one magnificent penalty goal from near half-way, but thereafter he missed the easiest of kteks. “Tommy” nevertheless played an excellent game as did also his brother, Bangi Chase, who was outstanding and scored two fine tries. Clinton impressed on the wing, while B. Pine, Wereta, Smith, and Thompson were prominent in the pack. lan DickI son was the outstanding player in the Mangaweka rearguard and scored two splendid tries, one of which was registered by means of the short punt exploited with rare skill. Barrell and Crowther were in the limelight in the Mangaweka vanguard. The teams were as follow: Huia (red and black) —B. Chase, Hope, R. Chase, Clinton, T. Chase, J. Raukawa, Payne, B. Pine, Hunter, Meldrum, Smith, Thompson, Wimata, Wereta, Bell. Mangaw'eka (yellow and black). — McKinnon, Livingstone, I. Dickson, Frankish, C. Dickson, Vawless, Noble, Barrell, Crowther, Murray, Fitzsimons, Waugh, Kurth, O’Dea, Ravenwood. Huia pressed hard soon after the game started and Mangaweka carried behind. Following the resultant fiveyard scrum, W. Pine forced his way over to score Huia’s first try. T. Chase Converted. Huia 5, Mangaweka 0. The yellow and blacks equalised a few minutes later when B. Chase, the Huia custodian, slipped and lost possession and Frankish booted and followed up fast to score a try which was converted by I. Dickson. Mangaweka 5, Huia 5. The Mangaweka forwards, led by Crowther, Barrell and Waugh, rushed play into their opponents’ territory and Huia infringed in their anxiety to keep the invaders out. I. Dickson made no mistake with the kick at goal. Mangaweka 8, Huia 5. Noble sent his backs away in a pretty passing bout, C. Dickson, Vawless and I. Dickson handling in turn. The last-named short-punted and then regained possession to score an excellent try which he himself converted. Mangaweka 13, Huia 5. The spirits of the Maori players rose ‘considerably when Tommy Chase kicked a magnificent penalty goal from near half-way. Mangaweka 13, Huia 8. Payne sent the Huia backs away, Raukawa, T. Chase, R. Chase, and Clinton handling in turn. ChutGu passed infield to R. Chase, who raced over, but the whistle had sounded for a forward pass. Payne, T. Chase, R. Chase, and Clinton were in the limelight at this •stage and the yellow and blacks were forced right back to their own gval-line where a scrum was held. Payne gained possession and set the Huia rearguard in motion ani, R. Chase, at ccrJre, made a determined run which carried him over. T. Chase missed the easiest of kicks. Mangaweka 13, H iLa 11. Half-time sounded soon afterwards with the scores unchanged. Huia scored immediately after the resumption of activities. McKinnon tried to force, but failed, and Payne fell on the ball and thereby added three points to Huia’s tally. The kick "ailed. Huia 14. Mangaweka 13. For the second time during the match Huia were in the lead, but they did not remain so for long as Mangaweka ’set up a strong attack and that promising forward, Crowther, scored a try which I. Dickson converted. Mangaweka IS, Huia 14. Huia now began to play an inspired game and T. Chase, R. Chase, and Clinton were prominet but the last-named was tackled near the Mangaweka line by Frankish. The yellow and blacks turned defence into attack and I. Dickson scored his second try, which was

not converted. Mangaweka 21, Hula 14. The Maoris now began to put it all over Mangaweka and Thompson scored from a forward rush. T. Chase missed an easy kick. Mangaweka 21, Huia 17. Encouraged by their success at this stage Huia again invaded their opponents’ territory and Payne, Raukawa, T. Chase, and R. Chase handled, a bright movement culminating in a try for R. Chase. The scorer failed to convert. Mangaweka 21, Huia 20. There was no further score though Huia came within an ace of scoring on several occasions and were beaten for the touchdown by the proverbial whisker. Mr C. H. ‘Transom was referee. Hautapu v. Pirates The match between Hautapu and Pirates was confined chiefly to the for- 1 wards and resulted in a draw, neither side scoring. It was rather a ragged and uninteresting game. The teams were as follow: Hautapu. Herbert, Jveats, Hall, Baird, Nicholson, Forbes, D McLennan, Spooner. Gilbert, Scheele, W McLennan, Boon, Sisson, W. Thompson, Powell. Pirates. —Bradley, C. Siddle. Jones, Shepherd, MeGonagle, North. Graham, Ormond. Derbidge, Keating, Tasker, Lloyd, Charles (2), K. Sisson. BOXING TOURNEY The following bouts have been arranged for the boxing tournament to be held in the Taihape Town Hall tomorrow night (Wednesday):— Colin McArley (Taihape), 5.9, v. Ashley Down (Utiku), 5.7.' Ernie Martin (Taihape), 9.0, v. Keith McDonald (Taihape), 8.16. “Skipper’’ Jones (Utiku), 10.9, v. another. W. Ramsay (Wanganui), 6.8, v. Jack Millan (Turangaarere). Ken Walker (Taihape), 9.9, v. ‘Pod’ Tall (Utiku), 9.12. W. Cole (Raetihi), 10.3, v- Ted Walker (Taihape), 10.9. R. Cole (Raetihi), 10.3, v. S. Hitchcock (Rangiwaea), 10.0. H. Farquhar (Otupae), 94. v. Jim Walker (Taihape), 9.6. W. Green (Wanganui), 9.4, v. George Sloan (Turangaarere), 9-7. H. McKenna (Wanganui), 8.0, v. Carol Keats (Taihape), 8.4. Arthur O’Neill (Wanganui), 10.3, v. Geo. Downs (Utiku), 10.5. F. Ja'ckson (Raetihi), 10.5, v. W. Robertson (Hunterville), 30.6. Alf Hines (Taihape), 11.6. v. Tommy Thompson (Springvale), 12.0. M. O’Neill (Wanganui), 9.4, v. “Pounder” Young (Hihitahi). 9.6 Earl Perry (Turangaarere), 7.8, v. Tom Price (Siberia), 8.4. G. Trillo (Wanganui), 9.0, v. H. Berryman (Moawhanga), 9.8. W. J. McNamara (Rauriinu), 10.10, v. Bob Whiteman (Ngawaka), 11.0, Bob Boyd (Taihape), 11.16. v. Jack Gregory (Taihape), 12.6. All competitors are requested to report to Mr Alex Millar at the Town Hall at 7 p.m. sharp, in order to make arrangements for early medical examination. LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The best cards returned in last week’s bogey competition played by members of the Taihape Ladies’ Golf Club, were as follow: Miss Collerton, 4 down. Miss Townsend, 5 down. A flag match will be played this week in. conjunction with the Bond Cup competition. The following is the draw:— A Grade Miss Townsend v. Miss E. McCartin. Miss Dickinson v. Mrs Coutts. Miss Collerton v. Mrs Kincaid. Mrs H. Hintz v. Carrington. Mrs McKenzie v. Miss Bowler. B Grade Miss Ma’clcan v. Mrs V. Nicholls. Mrs Forsyth v. Mrs Boles. ** Mrs 01 liver v. Mrs Fookes Miss Bradley v. Miss Lindbergh Mrs Price v. scorer. C Grade Miss Oyston v. Mrs Bond Miss Mouldy v. Miss Simpson Mrs E. P. Duncan v. Miss Carnachan Miss McLean v. Miss C. Bradley Mis s Couper v. Miss Quirk Miss Spooner v. scorer. GENERAL NEWS A motor-car driven by Mr D. K. Coleman, fat stock buyer, collided witn a motor-lorry on main south road, near Mr M. O ’Dea’s residence, at Winiata, on Saturday afternoon. The car was badly damaged, but Mr Coleman escaped without injury. The motor-lorry involved belonged to Mr E. Owens.

A collision also occurred on the Pukeokahu Road, between a car driven by Mr T. Gilbert and a motor-truck driven by Mr B. Lock. Both drivers escaped with minor abrasions, but each vehicle was damaged.