MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 133, 7 June 1934, Page 3

MARTON

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE DANCE. The Empire Hall presented a picturesque appearance on Tuesday night for the dance held under the auspices of the Marton Division of the St. John Ambulance. The decorations were carried out with the colours of the order (black and white) and also the colours of the various sports bodies in Marton. combined with greenery. There was only a fair attendance of dancers, and as the members of the division work untiringly to make their dances a success and willingly give their services at football and hockey matches, race meetings and any other functions where their services may be required, it is to be regretted that they did not receive more support from the public. The music was up to the usual excellent standard set by Gedson’s Aces, who are ever generous with their encores. A spot waltz was won by Miss B. Green aud Mr. J. Sinclair. Mr. C. Aitken won the guessing competition. Mr. A. Gracie ably carried out the duties of M.C. THE CIVIC THEATRE. j ‘‘BROADWAY THRU’ A KEYHOLE.” i The crying need for new screen per- : sonalities is being answered by Joseph i M. Schenck and iDarryl Zanuck, who have introduced in their new 20th Century Picture, “Broadway Thru’ a Keyhole” some personages whom screen fans are meeting for the first time. Russ Colombo is familiar to the multitude through his voice. As a radio crooner he is playing his first romantic role in this picture, and proving that he can act as well as he croons. He also has a definite screen person- ! ality. Another newcomer is Paul Kelly, a Broadway stage favourite. In I‘‘Broadway Thru’ a Keyhole” he is ' Russ Columbo’s rival for the affections of Constance Cummings. “Broadway 1 Thru’s A Keyhole” also tests the star- ' ring potentiality of Eddie Eoy J nr., who takes part in several of the clever and beautiful musical scenes. Blossom Seeley is another making her screen debut and she’s a real film i find. Vital and vivid, she puts her I fuu over boisterously. ! Other noted personalities adding to ! the fun and excitement are Texas , Guinan, Abe Lyman and his band, f Frances Williams. Gregory Ratoff and Helen Jerome Eddy. , 1 The picture shows finally to-night.

HAWKESTONE GOLF CLUB. j | ‘ i The following is the draw for the ladies’ match to be played to-day:— Mrs. Winehcombe v. Mrs. Parkes; Airs. Fogelberg v. Miss Strawbridge; Mrs. McDonald v. Airs. Williams; Aliss Staples v. Airs. Franke; -Miss Sherriff v. Airs. Kendrick; Mrs. Afogridge v. Mrs. Hempieman; Airs. Gracie v. Airs. Young; -Mrs. Bail v. Airs. AlcClresney; j Miss Gronn v. Aliss Butler. Anyone nunable to play or whose names have ben omitted from the draw, please ring the secretary before noon to day. BOXING. (By “Pug.’’) | Joxing fans are patiently waiting and watching for the local association • to announce the dare of their first tourI nament. I The championships are only about iwo months off and the local boys are . anxious to try themselves out. | Cyclone Alackay, of Gisborne, and j Mickey Holland, of the Navy, fought a splendid light, in Auckland on Alonday night which resutled in a win for j Holland on points. Billy AfcKay, of Gisborne, and Frank Bruno, of Auckland, two amateur champs., gave a sparkling display of boxing which the house appreciated- McKay won on points. The bout was a special sixrGiinder before the pro. tight. Charlie Purdy, one of the cleverest, boxers New Zealand has produced, still reckons he can beat any welter in Aussie except. Jack Carroll. Alauriee Strickland added yet anI other win to his long list last week when he defeated Ray Nicol on points . and became the leading heavyweight of j the Dominion. Dave Palmer, the popular Australian fighter, is visiting the Dominion tion “The Big Attraction” will prei sent Richard Tauber, who will sing four songs. On Saturday a match was played by ladies and men o‘f the Rangitikei Golf i Club, the men winning by 5 games to 3. On Tuesday the L.G.U. medal matches resulted as follows: Silver Aledal: — Miss Trickcr, S 3, 9—74; Airs. Alackay, 98, 15--83. Bronze Medal: Miss P. ii Price. 98, 23—75; Airs. AlcKelvie, 102, , 23—79. The best card returned by a junior was that of Airs. W. Pearce. The second round of handicap matches for Miss McKenzie’s trophy must be plaved bv Saturday. June 16.

shortly; a few more like Dave would give the game a good boost over here. It is reported that the Taranaki Association is confining its support to the amateurs this season. Until the Auckland Association imports some new blood Archie Hughes, ex-lightweight champion, is taking things easy.

Jack Fitzgerald, the clever “ Aus sie” lightweight who pleased the Auckland fans when up there, is intending to return in the near future. The New Zealand Championships are to be held at Hastings this year, and the winners there will fight a team of Australian amateurs, probably in the South, about October 5. Some boxers have peculiar supersti- | tions, and Joe Ghnouly was no exception when he fought Jimmy Kelso in Sydney recently. Joe reckoned the pair of tights he had on had a “ginx,” and every time he fought in them he said he lost that fight on points—- “ Well, it’s queer he lost that fight on points, too-’’ Palmerston are holding a tournament on June 21 (show night) and it is generally hoped that some of the local “pugs” get a match down there. Wally Hogg, of New Zealand, struck a tough-un when he clashed with Billy Hickey in Brisbane last week. Wally stopped one in the tenth round and couldn’t finish the fight. A very one-sided bout took place at the Leichardt Stadium between Fred Henneberry (11.2) and George Thompson, a Welsh boxer (10.2)- Thompson was down for seven, one minute after the start, and the referee stopped the bout. A stricter watch should be kept on the weights, especially among the amateurs, and the Alarton Boxing Association declare they are moving in that direction this year and any boy who tries to put one over with their weight this year will be left with an empty sack, as the saying goes. PERSONAL. The resignation of Air. S. G. Still, oi Stanway, was accepted with regret at Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Referees’ Association. He stated that ht could not find means of transport and had decided to take up playing again. He was to play for Toko-Stanway. “We are losing a good man,” said the chairman (Air. W. E. Gibbons) ‘‘but it is pleasing to note that he is not being lost to the game. ” Air. R. E. Beckett, of Alarton, celebrated his 80th birthday last week. Mr. Beckett still leads a very active life and he was the recipient of hearty congratulations from his numerous friends. > COURT NEWS. WOOL THEFTS ROUND MARTON. “We had better have a report on this man,” remarked Air. J. L. Stout, S.AL, in the Palmerston North Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, when William Henry Blacker, a young man, described as a farm labourer, appeared to answer for 10 charges of theft, one of these dating back as far as 1927. In all the amount involved was £lB9 15s 4d, and it included eight charges of the theft of wool weighing 28701bs- and valued at £137 8s Bd. Accused pleaded guilty to all counts and elected to be dealt with summarWhen the magistrate stated th?t a report was desired. Senior-Detective T. Quirke asked for a remand until Saturday. Air. Stout: Accused will he remanded for sentence until 10.30 a m. on Saturday. Accused: Can I have bail? Air. Stout: No; you will he kept in custody. The detailed charges were as folio**’: (1) On January 3, 1927, a’t Wairoa, he stole an Indian Scout motor-cycle, valued at £5O, the property of Afarks and Rott, of Wanganui; (2) on or about August 15. 1933. at Alarton, he stole 70 sacks, valued at £2 6s Bd, the property of Percy Frederick; (3) on or about December 12. 1933. at Alarton. he stole 2001bs. of wool, valued at £l2 10s. the property of John Brice: (4) on or about December 5. 1933, at Alarton. he stole 4701b5. of wool, valued at £l5 7s. the property of Harold Watson Smith; (5) on or about January 10, at Sanson, he stole 2001bs. of wool, valued at £lO. the property of John Henry Perrett; (6) on or about January 11. at Alarton. he stole 4001bs. of wool, valued at £27 10s. the property of John Brice; (7) on or about January 23, a’t Hunterville. he stole SOOlbs. of wool, valued at £l5, the property of Arthur Leslie Wheeler; (8) on or about March 1, at Alarton, he stole 200Ibs. of wool, valued at £8 6s Bd, the property of John Brice; (9) on or about April 1, at Alarton. he stole 3001bs. of wool, valued at £ll ss. the propeftv of John Brice; and (10) he stole SOOlbs. of wool, valued at £37 10s, the property of Edward Bricp Gordon.