MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 189, 12 August 1938, Page 10

MARTON

J A FAREWELL EVENING On Monday evening a party of relatives met at the home of Mrs. R. Ross, Brunswick, to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Voss, of Detroit, U.S.A. Those present included visitors from Marton, Turakina Valley and Makirikiri, as well as • many from Brunswick. A happy time was spent, and best wishes for a safe return were etxended to the guests of the evening. Mr. Voss returned thanks for the kindness they had received during their visit to New Zealand, and the gathering dispersed after the singing of “Aul Lang Syne.” Mr. and Mrs. Voss intend visiting the thermal regions before sailing for their homeland. GRAND DOUBLE PROGRAMME ‘‘IDOL OF THE CROWDS” Brilliant with the pace of a fast game of ice hockey, Universal’s “Idol of the Crowds,” featuring John Wayne and Sheila Bromley, finally showing to-night at the Civic Theatre, is exciting and diverting film fare, ana is thrilling from beginning to end. The highlight of the picture reveals two evenly matched ice hockey teams battling in the rink at Madison Square Garden. Highly volatile with dramatic situations, “Idol of the Crowds" moves so rapidly the climax is reached long before the audience is ready for the end. “State Police.” Universal’s “State Police” is a thrilling action drama. A well-knit production, with an excellent cast, headed by John King, Constance Moore, J. Farrell MacDonald, Larry Blake and William Lundigan, who play their roles to the hilt, “State Police” whirls rapidly through a series of drama-packed and romantic situations with never a let-down. King rises to dramatic heights as he did in his leading role in Universal’s postwar epic, “The Road Back.” Larry Blake, as a racketeer killer, gives realistic menace to his role. NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARTY BRANCH FORMED AT TURAKINA There was a good attendance at the Turakina Town Hall on Wednesday evening of supporters of the New Zealand National Party to form a branch at Turakina. Mr. G. L. Marshall presided. Mr. A. P. Howard, who represented the Rangitikei Electorate Committee at the recent meeting of the New Zealand National Party at Wellington, gave an interesting resume of the business transacted at the conference. Mr. A. Way, organising secretary, spoke on the work of organising, and gave a number of interesting figures and hints to canvassers. Mr. E. B. Gordon, the Rangitikei candidate, also addressed the meeting, and received an enthusiastic reception. It was decided to form a branch of the National Party in Turakina, and X committee of sixteen of both sexes was appointed. Mr. G. L. Marshall was elected chairman and will also represent the branch on the Rangitikei Electorate Committee. Mr. Lex Cameron was appointed secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speakers and the chairman. AMATEUR BOXING TOURNEY AT CIVIC THEATRE ON TUESDAY Final arrangements have been completed for the amateur boxing tourney at the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Tuesday evening next, under the auspices of the Marton Boxing Association. A splendid bill of fare has been arranged .of twelve bouts, including three star bouts of four three-minute rounds, the remainder being three two-minute rounds. The star bouts are:—H. Parsons (Palmerston North) 8.12, v. T. Whatnough (Wanganui) 9.13; M. O’Neill (Wanganui) 9.7, v. H. McFarlane (Feilding) 9.2; and 11. Christensen (Palmerston North) 10.0, v. Ken Walker (Taihape) 10.0. The match committee has been very fortunate in their selections, and the public can rely on a bright and snappy evening's boxing. The prices of admission are very reasonable, being 3s and 2s (plus tax), and children half-price. Reserved seats may be booked at Mogridge and Son’s, where the box plan is now open. It is hoped that the public will show their appreciation of the association’s efforts to provide a real night’s sport by a “bumper” house. BOWLING CLUB’S CARD TOURNEY Although the evening was cold and boisterous on Tuesday, thirty-two card players braved the elements and indulged in a flag “500” competition, tile winners being Mrs. Ensom, Mrs. True, Mrs Williams and Miss Quittenden. The consolation prizes were won by Miss Lorimer and Mr. H. Playle. On Tuesday, August 23, there will be a special card evening to celebrate the glassing-in of the pavilion, which has made a wonderful difference in adding to the comfort of players. Another improvement that will be appreciated is the laying down of a concrete footpath, four feet wide, from the entrance gate to the pavilion, witn a six-foot wide concrete promenade in front of the pavilion. Special prizes will be given for the euchre tourney, including a large iced cake donated by a well-wisher. Arrangements have also ben made to accommodate parties wishing to play bridge, cribbage or "500,” and the charge for the evening (including supper), is Is 6d for men and Is for ladies. HAWICESTONE GOLF CLUB The following is the team chosen to play in the match with the Castlecliff Golf Club during the week-end: L. Abel, J. Ashton, C. Rofe, L. McDonald, R. T. Parkes, J. Clarke, A. Gracie, W. Murrow, R. Wilson, J. A. Simcox, J. Kendrick, K. H. Fowler, W. Winchcombe, B. Kendrick, B. Fisher, E. Steere, H. Mensforth, H. Walsh, L. Chainey, J. Henderson.

THE MARTON BAND A deputation of three members of the Marton Municipal Band —Messrs. G. Denbow, C. Marsden and S. Hurley—waited on Wednesday evening on the Marton Borough Council to report that the band was obliged to go into recess owing to inability to hold members for any length of time, through transfers and for other reasons. The sum of £lB remained in hand as a credit balance. The council received the intimation with regret, the hope being expressed that the time would soon arrive again when the band could be resuscitated. Mr. Marsden undertook the storing of the uniforms, and Messrs. Denbow and Hurley were appointed custodians of the instruments. MARTON GOLF CLUB The following is the draw for tomorrow’s stroke competition:— R. A. Church, H. W. Collier and A. B. McFarlane; F. J. Christensen, C. S. Beechey and J. Sutcliffe; A. D. Fullerton-Smith, T ,G. Harpur and 1. Kendrick; N. D. Anderson, B. Cochran and W. C. Whitford; M. C. Fenwicke, A. Fullerton-Smith and D. B. Sladden; M. H. Morrison, H. K. C. Marshall and G. G. Oliver; D. E. Fair, A. V. Anderson and L. H. S. Marshall; A. M. Beetham, L. Rathbone and K. Ellery; S. W. Morrison v. A. K. Furrie. On August 21 a team will play an inter-club match with the Wanganui Golf Club at Belmont for the first leg for the Cuthbertson Cup. Those desiring to make the trip will hand their names to the captain. MT. STEWART MEMORIAL £5O WANTED FROM MARTON A subscription list has been opened towards the Mt. Stewart Memorial Fund, the sum of £5O being aimed at as Marton’s allocation. Donations may be left at The Advocate office and will be acknowledged in these columns from time to time. The following sums are to hand: — £ s. d. Mr. and Mrs. Purnell 5 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. B. Sicely 5 0 0 County Council List. The Rangitikei County Council has also opened a subscription list, which will be acknowledged from time to time. Subscriptions may be left at, or forwarded to, the County Council oilices.