NEWS FROM MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 48, 26 February 1941, Page 3

NEWS FROM MARTON

— | FISHING AT LAKE TAUPO Messrs. Lionel Wing (South Makirikiri) and William Morris (Marton) have just returned from a successful week’s fishing on Lake Taupo from Mr. Ralph Ward’s launch Tauwharetoa. Most of the fishing was on the western side of the lake, and their tally for the week was 51, which included one 11-pounder and three 9pounders. The fish were in the pink of condition and the sport really good. RATA NOTES PUTORINO TENNIS CLUB The Putorino Tennis Club held a tournament at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith, which was kindly lent for the occasion. The proceeds were in aid of the Patriotic Funds, which will benefit to the extent of £2 Is Bd. The committee wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith for the use of their courts and home, also donors of prizes. The tournament was won by Mrs. D. Smith and Howard Rhodes, while "booby” prizes were won by Miss May Smith and Francis Raine. The golf putting was won by Mrs. G. Harre and Mr. P. Harre, who tied. MARTON REMINDERS Rata-Putorino W.D.F.U. Dahlia and Aster Show. The Rata-Putorino branch of the W.D.F.U. is holding its annual dahlia and aster show in the Rata Hall on Wednesday, March 5. The schedule comprises 138 classes, including sections for dahlias, asters, gladioli, cut flowers, decorative, vegetables, fruit, home industries, cooking and fancy work. Schedules will be forwarded on application to Mrs. K. A. Raine, secretary, Rata. Marton Miniature Rifle Club. —The annual meeting of the Martin Miniature Rifle Club will be held in the Rifle Club's Hall, Marton Junction, on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m. The report ana balance-sheet, election ot officers and general business will be transacted. St. John Ambulance Nursing Division Dance.—The Marton Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance will hold a dance in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Saturday evening next. The music will be rendered by Wright’s Orchestra—a first-class combination. The prices are gents 2s, and ladies Is 6d. AT THE CIVIC THEATRE “THE DOCTOR TAKES A WIFE'’ Columbia's consistent record of comedy hits continues, if ecstatic advance reports of the studio's newest production, "The Doctor Takes a Wife,” are to be considered. The new comedy, with Loretta Young and Ray Milland co-starred, follows in the triumphant wake of such recent successes as "His Girl Friday” and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." Lovely Loretta Young, in the giddiest role of her career, has won high praise for the delightfulness of her first allcornedy characterisation. She's hilariously seen as Public Spinster No. 1, the girl who writes books in praise of single blessedness. She thinks she doesn’t like men, until she meets and "marries" a man who doesn’t like women, and then she knows she doesn’t like men! Ray Milland, the youthful expert in heart trouble who cannot even cure himself, provides an equally enjoyable portrayal as the doctor who takes a “wife”. Finally showing to-night at the Civic Theatre.