WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21646, 3 December 1935, Page 7

WEST COAST NEWS

GEEYMOUTH

SHIPPING RETURN (SFSCIAI. TO THB PBE3S.) GREYMOUTH, December 2. Twenty-six vessels, aggregating 12,820 tons, entered the port of Greymouth last month, and 25 vessels (12,655 tons) left the port. In the corresponding month last year there were 30 arrivals (12,558 tons) and 31 departures (14,021 tons). Child Injured

A painful injury to the right eye, possibly involving the loss of the eye, was sustained by the seven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs R. Trembath, Gresson street, yesterday afternoon. He was playing on a rocking-horse, and fell, the wooden ear of the horse penetrating the eye. He was admitted to the Grey Hospital. Bevilacqua Medal

The Bevilacqua Medal, for the Greymouth Convent School pupil gaining the highest marks in the proficiency examination, has this year been won by Norah McGrath, daughter of Mr and Mrs M. McGrath, Alexander street

Wrestling 1 Owing to neither of the contestants putting in an appearance, the professional wrestling match between Glenn Wade and Lofty Blomfleld, which was to have taken place in the Town Hall on Saturday night, had to be cancelled at the last moment. The Boxing Association was not aware that the bout was off until the wrestlers failed to arrive by the Christchurch express, and as a result a large number of country people were already in town to see the match before they could be advised that it would not take place. The late cancellation of the bout meant a loss of about £2O to the association, and the matter will probably be taken up with the controlling body. Cricket

Owing to the representative match, there were no competition cricket matches played yesterday, but the Saturday games were played as usual. At the Recreation Ground, Marist scored a very easy three-point win over United B. Batting first, Marist declared with nine down for 193. O. Morris (44), N. Bayley (37), Murray (25 retired), and M. Marshall (23) being the principal scorers. L. Hoyle (three wickets for 47. runs) was the most effective bowler. United B collapsed in its first innings, making only 12, five batsmen being dismissed without Opening their account, due to the bowling of O. Morris, who took six wickets for only seven runs, and H. Greenwood, two for 3. Following on, United B could do little better, the team being dismissed for 22, W. Heaton (10 not out) being the only double figure scorer. Morris again took the wickets, having an- average of five for 0. Greenwood took three for 13. Cobden scored a two-point, win over United A, at Cobden. United A opened, making 80 (J. Hooper 30). The wickets were well distributed among the Cobden bowlers. Cobden replied with .93, R. Barlow «20) and J. Guy (20). J. Hooper (four wickets for 45 runs) was the most consistent United bowler. In its second innings United A had lost six wickets for 61 runs when stumps were drawn, Smyth 25 and Swinburn 18. Again the wickets were well distributed among the Cobden bowlers. Marist Swimming Club

At a ■well-attended meeting yesterday morning, it was decided to form a Marist Swimming Club, and the following officers were elected:—President, Mr A. C. Hall; patron, the Rev. Father Gregory; vice-presidents, Messrs J. O'Brien, MJP., Dr. J. W. Bridgman, Messrs B. Quinn, A. Beban, sen., E. McDonnell, D. McCarthy, E. Quinn, jun., and T. O'Brien; hon. vicepresidents, the Rev. Fjathers Long, Holohan, and McKeon; club captain, Mr J. Beban; vice-captain, Mr R. Quinn; secretary, Mr T. Lord; treasurer, Mr P. Beban; delegates to West Coast Swimming Centre, Messrs B. Quinn and R. Pollock; handicapper and starter, Mr W. Gieseking; call stewards, Misses M. Beban and P. Knight; executive committee, Messrs R. Quinn, R. Pollock, W. Ryan, R. Witliams, W. Moyle, M. Gough, J. O'Connell, A. Beban, J. Gilbert the Rev. Bro. Oswyn, and Misses M. Beban and P. Knight It was decided that the club's colours should be green, with a gold monogram, and to make application to the West Coast Centre for affiliation. Membership fees were fixed at senior 2s 6d, women, juniors, and unemployed members Is. It was decided to make a special effort to foster swimming among the school children. j Tennis The Greymouth and Hoktika Clubs' A and B teams met in friendly matches on Saturday, the A teams at Hokitika, and the B teams at Greymouth. In both cases the Hokitika teams were successful, the A team winning by nine sets to seven, and B by 10 sets to six. Detailed results in the B match at Greymouth, with the Hofcitka players mentioned first iri each case, were: Men's Singles—Turley beat Heinegar 9-8, McClusky beat Daly 9-6, Thomson, lost to P. Rundle 1-9, O'Brien lost to A. Beban 5-9. Women's Singles—Miss Ridland lost to Mrs Cheyne 1-6, Miss Ackers beat Miss Hopkins 6-5, Miss Anderson beat Mrs Moss 6-4, Miss McWhirter beat Mrs Joyce 6-5. Men's Doubles-—Turley and McClusky beat Heinegar and Daly 9-8, Thomson and O'Brien beat Rundle and Beban 9-8. Women's Doubles—Misses Ridland and Ackers lost to Mrs Cheyne and Miss Hopkins 1-6, Misses Anderson and McWhirter beat Mesdames Moss and Joyce 6-5. . Mixed Doubles—Miss Ridland and Turley Host to Mrs Cheyne and Heinegar 7-9, Miss Ackers and McClusky beat Miss Hopkins and Daly 9-6, Miss Anderson and Thomson beat Mrs Moss and Rundle 9-8, Miss McWhirter and O'Brien lost to Mrs Joyce and Beban 6-9.

Yachting:

The Greymouth Regatta Club's season was opened yesterday in ideal sailing weather. Two races were sailed on the Grey river course, the first being the first race of the Commodore's Cup series, and the second an open event. Results were:— Wakatere Class—Walrus (R. Blacktopp and G. Messenger), 45min 30sec, 1; Centrepoise (R. Smith and Wilder), 49min, 2; Wai Wurrie (N. Smith and D. Smith) 3. Five competed. Open Class—Walrus (handicap 14 min), 55min, 1; Centrepoise (14min), 55min 40sec, 2; Iraq (McMillan and Jackson), (14Jmin), 56min 35sec, 3. Seven competed. Weather Changes

After a series of wet Sundays, yesterday was beautifully fine, being practically the first summer day experienced this year. As a result many were attracted to the beaches, and the swimming season was begun in earnest. The 460 excursionists from Christchurch, 300 of whom went further south, had.an ideal day in which to appreciate the scenic beauties of South Westland. However, a southerly breeze kept temepartures down, and most of those on the beaches prefered to sun-bathe rather than go into the water.