MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 145, 20 June 1936, Page 5

MARTON

THE CIVIC THEATRE. “LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY.” Freddie Bartholomew goes on record as the first actor to-day “Little Lord Fauntleroy” without benefit of the traditional long golden curls and plush suit in the Selznick International film versiu.i of the world famous Frances Hodgson Burnett story, which co-stars the popular child .star with Dolores Costello Barrymore and begins a two-day engagement at the Civic Theatre today. This departure from tradition is the direct result of public reaction to the announcement that David 0. Selznick, who makes his debut as as independent producer with this film, would let the fans decide whether Freddie should wear the long golden curls or his own short chestnut locks. In all other respects, however. Hugh Walpole, who adapted “Little Lord Fauntleroy” to the screen, has faithfully adhered to the universally beloved story. HUNTING. The Rangitikei Hunt Club’s hounds met at “Black's Gravel Pit” on Wednesday. Except for the ground being slightly sticky after the rain, conditions were ideal, and a small field had a good day's sport. Huntsman Goodwin east off in Mr. D. Willis’ home paddock and then drew a crop of mangolds adjoining, where hounds put up a hare and were away at full cry at right angles to the road, across a couple of grass paddocks to a grass lane at the back of Mr. A. Btuart’s property, where the scent was temporarily lost. After casting about for some time hounds were taken across the lane, and here they picked up the scent again and went away at a cracking pace. Flooded creeks and fences were taken flying, without pause, as far as the entrance to Runnymede, when the pack threw up, and were unable to pick up the scent again. Several paddocks close to the “ Runnymede” homestead were then drawn but without result. It was then decided to return to the starting point, but on the way back a hare was viewed in an adjoining paddock, and the pack was held on, and were quickly on puss’ trail. A nice run of about three miles ensued, puss making across Mr. Stuart’s newly-sown oats crop and a ploughed field, and then doubling back and turning right-handed to the grass road and out on to the Makirikiri Road at the “Old Forge” corner. Here the scent failed badly, but on being taken some distance up the road towards Marton, hounds hit the scent on Mr. Friedrich’s property. This time the field was led in the direction of the main road, and then to the right on to the grass road again, until a fresh hare crossed the scent and led the hounds a short distance down the road. They failed to hold it however, and on being taken back to the old line failed to pick that up also, although they appeared to open several times. The pack had performed wonderfully over a long hard run. of about an hour’s duration, and were unfortunate not to kill, as puss was sinking and not far ahead when the fresh hare crossed the scent. The going had been hard and fairly heavy, and it was decided not to try further. A small field had enjoved jumping a wonderful selection of fences and experienced considerable fun crossing innumerable flooded creeks. Those following were:—Deputy-Mas-ters F. McLean on Rocket, W. W. Wilson on Zij; Huntsman Goodwin, on Wai tuna, Mrs. T. Latham on a black, Miss M. Marshall on Lady Blake, Miss A. McGregor on Rajah, Miss C. Wilson on Ted, Messrs. J. Dick on Earl of Ashlea. A. B. Marshall on Quickstep, L. T. McLean on Anak, W. McLean. A. AND P. BALL FRIDAY, JUNE 26 As one goes down the street, into shops, or stands near a few pedestrians gathered on a corner, one continually hears the day Friday mentioned and the date. June 26. Surely something of importance must be going to take place on that date. What is it” Is it the commencement of the 40-hour week? Is the selection committee announcing the 1936 All Blacks to take the field against Australia for the Bledisloe Cup? or is Parliament reopening after a few weeks in recess? No. none of these, but Friday, June 26, is the farmers’ social event of the year —the annual A. and-P. ball —to be held in the Civic Theatre. Arrangements are near completion, the committee have been fortunate in getting the use of eloc'.ric heaters (kindly loaned by the Wangauui-Rangl-tikei Electric-power Board) for the occasion, and if wintry conditions do

prevail patrons are assured of a warm evening. Mrs F. H. Dexter, the convener of the ladies’ committee, has the supper arrangements well in hand, anu a delicious supper is to be served. The Valencia Dance Band, from Stratford, will supply the music, and Mr Jock Wilson the supper “extras.” RUGBY FOOTBALL The following will represent the Marton Old Boys juniors in their*match against Hunterville, at llunterville, today. The bus will bo leaving 11.8. at 1.45 p.m.; R. Windleburn, R. Wing, W. Davidson, J. Tonner, P. Rayner, A. Duncan, H. Gordon, T. hfoore. P. Shannon. T. Cribb, K. Gatrell, L. Coleman, L. Terry, R. Whitcombe, K. Ellery, T. McConkey, V. Rabone, S. Christopher. PERSONAL Messrs Alan Gorrie and Melville Griffen, of Marton, leave to-day by car, to spend the week-end at Chateau Tongaririo. Mr and Mrs J. W. Gosling, of Blenheim, are visiting Marton ard are the guests of Mr Gosling’s sistc, Mrs E. Steere, of Blackwell Street. HAWKESTONE GOLF The following is the draw for the week-end for the second qualifying stroke competition. All c'rrds must be marked and handed in by Thursday, the 25th. The draw for the first round of the President’s Cup has now been made and the first round must be finished definitely by July 11: —E. Fogelberg v. P. Mitchell; J. Clarke v. J. Simcox; C. Rofe v. L. McLean; R. C. Ball v. J. Tolley; L. McDonald v. P. Keedwell; E. Twigg v. G. Hunter; R. Wil. on v. K. Fowler; D. Abel v. P. Gronn; R. Parkes v. D. Fair; A. Tocker v. J. Bush; A. Grade v. J. Wales; H. Oiiainey v. L. Hamer; W. Kaye v. F. Taaffe; T. McCall v. C. Hutton; E. Broughton v. W. Murrow; N. Thomas v. scorer. OBITUARY AIR C. P. AIATIILR .Private cabled advice has been received in Marton of the death in London on June 10 of Mr Charles Percival Mather. The late Air Mather will be remembred by many local residents as the founder (in. 1894) and first principal of the Marton Private School, now widely and ivell known as Huntlev Preparatory School for Boys. An early cyclopedia describes the school as “well supported, a good education, including English, modern languages, classics, and other subjects being imparted.” The late Mr Alather, who was born in 1868 in Staffordshire, England, and was educated at Winchester Public School, came to Wellington per s.s. Aorangi in 1886. For three years before opening the school, he was tutor to the late Mr A. W. Fullerton-Smith’s family, Calico Line. Asa musician, he was the leader of St. Stephen’s Church Chpir. GYMNASIUM CLUB FORMATION HELD OVER A meeting of all those inte r ested in the formation of a gymnasium club was held in the Jockey Club room on Thursday evening. Although those present did not tome to a definite conclusion as to whether a club should be formed, the chief reason being that *.i suitable hall could not be procured at the present time, it is almost certain that arrangements will be finalised next Thurs- i day evening, when another meeting will be called. 1 Air J. C. Snell, who occupied the

chair, presided over a large and enthusiastic attendance. Air Snell, in outlining his reason why the meeting had been called, said he was very surprised that a club had not been in existence, although some time ago a club was formed by some ecclesiastical body. He thought that if a club w?s formed it would be a great asset tu the town as it would not only occupy the spare time of young men, but also strengthen and build up the body and help to keep a man fit. At present the hiring of a hall was

their greatest obstacle. They had approached the Mai;ton District High School Committee for the birinp- of the assembly hall, but their rental price was out of the question However, there may be a possibility of making satisfactory arrangements in getting the Cosmopolitan Ilall. The hall had all conveniences, except light. How-

over this difficulty was overcome, Mr tr. Griffin having kindly offered to lend his lanterns. The apparatus in hand was a horizontal bar, a horse, and a large mat, the purchasing of the remainder of the equipment would have to oe held over until next meeting. “It is only a matter of getting the ball rolling,” said Mr Snell, “and everything will progress without mu'ch difficulty.” Provided all pulled together, a strong, keen, and enthusiastic club should be finalised without delay. After several had voiced their opinion on the matter, Mr Snell gave members an idea of the work to be | done, half an hour of deportment exercises, half an hour of physical jerks, and the remainder of the evening in apparatus work. It was proposed to hold the club two nights a week, possibly Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The meeting then terminated until next Thursday, when arrangements would be completed as to whether the hiring of the Cosmopolitan Hall would be satisfactory.