WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21729, 11 March 1936, Page 5

WEST COAST NEWS

GREYMOUTH MAGISTRATE'S COURT (SPECIAL TO TH» PBESS.) GREYMOUTH, March 10. At yesterday's sitting of the Magistrate's Court, Edward Michael Quinn, licensee of the Suburban Hotel, was charged with having opened the premises for the sale of liquor, exposing liquor for sale, and with having sold liquor after hours on February 28. For defendant, Mr J. W. Hannan pleaded guilty to the charge of selling and the other two charges were withdrawn by the police. The magistrate (Mr H. Morgan) said that the case was more serious than Sost cases of the kind. The evidence Sowed that a system was employed for Wholesale after-hours trading. Defendant was fined £5, and ordered to Pa Ten°statutory first offenders, found on the premiss of the Suburban Hotel at £l3 p.m., were each fined £l, and one of them, for falsely representing he was a lodger, was also fined £1 on that charge. A first offender, found on the premises of a Blackball hotel after hours For driving" a motor-car in Tainui street on December 18, without being the holder of a driver's license, Kenneth Wilfred Reece, who did not appear, was fined 10s. Windows "Broken

When the corner of the window was struck by a motor-lorry owned by Ashby, Bergh and Company, yesterday morninf, two large panes of glass in the centre show window of the Mayfair Department Store were broken. The lorry was left unattended, with the engine running, on the wharf side of the street, and suddenly ran across the road, mounted the kerb, and struck the window. Some stock in a show-case was damaged. Personal Mr R. Pedrotti, of the Public Trust Office. Wellington, arrived to-day on transfer to the clerical branch of the Public Works Department. . Mr J. O'Brien, M.P,. left yesterday Duffy left yesterday on return to Napier., Mr and Mrs G. Bignell left yesterday on return to Timaru. Mr J F Nelson, secretary of the Greymouth A.S.R.S., left yesterday for Wellington to attend the jubilee celebrations of the A.S.R.S. Mr F. Roberts of the Bank of New South Wales, who will leave this evening on transfer to Dunedin, was met by the members of the Trinity Institute, of which he has been a member for five years, and secretary for three years and a fountain pen. The presentation was made by Mr R. T. Bush. Kumara Borough Council At a special meeting of the Kumara Borough Council, the resignation of the Mayor, Mr H. Hamer, was. received, and Mr R. West was appointed as returning officer for the election. Cr. J. Peever has also tendered his resignation.

Runanga Women's Institute The aggregate prize for competitions conducted during the year by Ue Runanga Women's Institute, was won by Mrs Oakley, with Mrs W. Duggan runner-up. Rifle Shooting

In a three-cornered competition fifed on the Westport range, with the Greymouth and Westport teams, the Brunner Defence Rifle Club won the Elite Cup by six points, the aggregate points being: Brunner 721, Westport 715, and Greymouth 703. Runanga Labour Party At the annual meeting of the Runanga branch of the New Zealand Labour party, Mr W. Simpson presided. The annual report and balancesheet, showing a credit of £22 15s ia, were adopted. The election of officers resulted.— President, Mr R. Knight; vice-presi-dent, Mr H. Johnson; secretary, Mr John McTaggart; treasurer Mr P. E. Kennedy; delegate to Easter conference and Buller L.R.C., Mr John McTaggart; executive, Messrs V. Armstrong, J. Dunn, W. Simpson, W. Duggan, and J. Callanan; auditor, Mr I. Williams. Grey Bar Improves The fresh in the Grey river toward the end of last week was responsible for the clearance of the inner bar of the Grey harbour, and the high-water depths are now in the vicinity of Jl feet on the bar, and 22 feet in the river. Social Evenings An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs Frank Beale, Blackball, when Mesdames Beale and Shields held a handkerchief party, m honour of Miss Winnie McCallum, who is to be married shortly. Vocal solos were given by Winnie McCallum, Mr Shields, and Mr Norman Smith, vocal duets by Mr and Mrs Colin Smith, Highland fling by Mrs Cleghorn, accompanied by Mr Beale and Mr Pratt (mouth organs), exhibition dance by Mr and Mrs Colin Shields. Miss Gilda Beale was the winner of the table tennis competition. Among those present were Misses Winnie McCallum, Gilda Beale, Ellen Green, Lil Baldterstone, Chris. Waters, May Shields, Jean Frickleton, Nancy Leich, Mary Allan, Dorothy Mason, Nancy Pasco, Bertie Neilson, Vivian Knowles. Mr and Mrs W. Watson (Dobson) were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Anthony (Dobson) by a large number of friends, before their departure for Whangarei, where they will reside. An was spent in games, competitions, and singing, Miss M. Watson (Taylorville) played the music. Competitions were won by Messrs Mooney, J. Bell, B. Boustridge, Mrs T. Clark, Mrs Bell, and Mr Julian. Mr J. Bell, for the residents of, Dobson, presented Mr and Mrs Watson with a travelling rug. Mr Watson suitably responded. An enjoyable supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Dunn and Anthony.

HOKITIKA LIGHT FROST (SPICIAL TO THI PM6SB.) HOKITIKA, March 9. Hokitika experienced a slight frost this morning, the temperature falling to just below freezing point.

Train Hits Mob of Cattle

The excursion train which left in the early hours of Saturday morning for the cricket test at Christchurch, ran into a mob of cattle at Arahura. One animal was killed, and the train was delayed for half-an-hour.

Hokitika Aerodrome

• A visit was paid to the Hokitika aerodrome on Saturday by Messrs Thompson (general manager) and Bou (chief pilot) of the Cook Strait Airways Company. The company s large six-passenger aeroplanes are to begin their trips from the north to Hokitika as soon as the ground is ready. The improvements to the grounds are progressing rapidly, about 140 men being employed at the present time. It is anticipated that another four months will be needed before the service can be begun. The new outlet for Fisherman's creek has been finished, and the old course is being filled in. The worK of building an embankment along the edges of the Hokitika river and Mahinapua creek is well advanced. It is said that the co-operative system, together with the use of horse power for much of the work that was previa

ously done with barrows, is en al Jj°f reasonably good wages to be earned by the men. Picnic Sports The results of the events which were held at the licensed trade picnic in the Kokatahi Domain yesterday are as follows:—Tiny tots' race: G.-Kilcul-len 1, R. Parker 2, Shirley Ross 3. Boys, aged five to seven years: P. Koderts 1, H. Parker 2, T. Cloher 3. Girls, five to seven: I. Raine 1, H. Spence 2, A. Woolhouse 3. Boys, seven to 10: P. Eastgate 1, S. Davern 2, R. Sare 3. Girls, seven to 10: M. Roberts 1, J. McMullan 2, A. Woolhouse 3. Boys, 10 to 12: W. Davern 1. L. Kemp 2, L. Smith 3: second race: E. Woolhouse 1, A. Lang and R. Roberts 2. Girls, 10 to 12: J. McMullan 1, A. Wieblitz 2, M. Ryan 3. Boys, 12 to 14: M. Lewis 1, J. Toohey 2, J. Walsh 3; second race: W. Amberger 1, J. Ellis 2, J. Marshall 3. Girls, 12 to 14: P. Eastgate 1, E. Johnson and O. Johnston 2. Boys, 14 to 16: G. Davidson 1, J. Ashley 2, R. Mitchell 3. Girls, 14 to 16: P. Eastgate 1, O Johnston 2. Single ladies* race: B.

Dowell 1, E. Collett 2. Married ladies race: Mrs Delich 1, Mrs Walker 2. Publicans' and brewers' race: O. Schroder 1, C. Sanders 2, H. Kortegast 3. Tradesmen's race: C. Schroder 1, H. Wells 2, C Preston 3. 100 yards open: Amberger 1, A. Jones 2, H. Staines 3. Bandsmen's race: W. Dwan 1, W. Ross 2. Wheelbarrow race: Roberts brothers 1, Keenan and Ryan 2. Boys' three-legged race: Amberger and Marshall 1; second race: Toohey and Roberts 1. Girls' wheelbarrow race: McMullan and Roberts 1, Saxon and Kilcullen 2, Lewis and Davies 3. Sack race: G. Davidson 1, J." Walsh 2. Treacle bun race: A. Lang 1, R. Mitchell 2, C. Evans 3. Baby show, less than two and a half months: Dennis Pain; less than six months: Helen Anderson; 12 months: Glenice Walker. Greasy pig hunt: H. Abbott. Tug-o'-war: Publicans' team 1. trades 2. River Board Bate The Inter-Wanganui River Board has notified its intention to make and levy a general rate of one half-penny in the £ on the capital value of all rateable land within its district.

REEFTON CRICKET (SPECIAL TO Til PXEBS.) REEFTON, March 9. Playing at Reefton in the Foster Cup competition, Nelson Creek beat Reefton by 47 runs on the first innings. The scores were: Nelson Creek 133 (Tibbies 60, Craig 12, O'Callaghan 11, Ord 13, Ogilvie 11); Reefton 86 (McKeazie 39, Blom 18, Campbell 10). Bowling for Reefton, McKenzie took four Wickets for 31, Blom four for 53, Hunt one for 16. and for Nelson Creek O'Brien took seven wickets for 35 runs and Tibbies three for 27. At Maruia, Lewis Pass (41) beat a Reefton combined team (32). Obituary

The death took place at the Reefton Hospital of Alexander Langley, aged 59 years, a native of Dunedin. For the last 20 years Mr Langley worked in various quartz mines in the district, and for the last two years had suffered acutely from miners' phthisis. Mr Langley was a member ofythe Robert Burns Lodge, Reefton. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs L. Watson (Crushington) and Miss Eva Langley, of the nursing staff of the Westland Hospital. Funeral The funeral of Mrs C. Nevin took place at the Suburban cemetery, and was one of the largest ever seen in Reefton. Those present included a large number of members of the Druids' Order, of which Mr Nevin is a past secretary. The services at the Sacred Heart Church and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. Father Heavey.

Personal

Mrs G. White and Miss Sherlock, Crushington, are on a-visit to Dunedin. Mrs O. Collins and daughter have returned from an extended visit to Christchurch. Man Chops Foot Mr J. Howard, employed at the Lewis Pass, was brought into Reefton yesterday with an injured foot. He had almost severed the big toe of the left foot while chopping wood. He was attended by Dr. J. L. Wicken. Inangahua Show Fine weather was experienced for People's Day at the annual show of the Inangahua Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held on tho Reefton racecourse. The attendance was good. Following were the results of the Highland dancing, whippet racing, and the baby show:— WHIPPET RACING Nursery Class—A. Hill's Lady Ann (scr) 1, A. Collis's Our Mac (scr) 2. Time, •7 i—sscc ' Novice Handicap—First heat: T. Moyle's Satin Shadow (14yds) 1, G. Hubbard's My Pal (14yds) 2. Time, 13 2-ssec. Second heat: J. Barnett's Wee Bess (14yds) 1, W. Mellett's Miscue (14yds) 2. Time, 13 3-ssec. Final: Satin Shadow 1, Wee Bess 2. Time, 13sec. „. , , i. m Middle-weight Handicap—First heat. T. -Jenkins's Rapid Fire (14yds) 1, Mrs Dalzell's Eight Stone Eight (14yds) 2. Time, 12sec. Second heat: N. Christie's Red Park (13Syds) 1. Time, 12sec. Final: Eight Stone Eight 1, Red Park 2. Time, Msec. Open Flat Handicap—First heat: Mrs Dalzell's Mountain Rose 1, T. Jenkinss Rapid Fire 2. Time, 11 3-ssec. Second heat: T. Moyle's Grey Shadow 1, N. Christie's Red Park 2, Time, 11 3-ssec. Final: Grey Shadow 1, Hapid Fire 2, Mountain Rose 3. Time, 11 3-ssec. Hurdles—T. Jenkins* Rapid Fire 1, Sweeney and Powley's Dundee 2. Time, Light-weight Handicap—Mrs Dalzell's Eight Stone Eight 1, Mrs Dalzell's Mountain Rose 2. Time, 12 l-ssec. Free-for-AU— Sweeney and Powley s Dundee 1, B. Winchester's Satin Boy 2. Time, 13 l-ssec. HIGHLAND DANCING

Novice Highland Fling—Miss F. McLean 1, Miss L. Boustridge 2. Sword Dance, 12 and under—Miss L. Boustridge 1, Miss F. McLean 2. Seann Triubhais, 16 and under—Miss F. McKenzie 1, Miss N. Sinnott 2. Highland Fling—Miss N. Sinnott 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2. Sailors' Hornpipe, 14 and under—Miss F. McKenzie 1, Miss M. Coll 2. Irish Jig—Miss N. Sinnott 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2. ' The judge was Mr H. B. Collett, of Hokitika, and the piper was Mr D. Cullen. BABY SHOW Under six months—A. Bolitho 1. Twelve months and under—J. A. Bolitho 1, J. Bateman 2. Eighteen months and under—Joan Murray 1, Jill Kearns 2. Special prize—Gough twins. The judges were Matron Kane and Sister Peters, who gave a special prize of £l. Points Prizes—Flowers: Ron Smith I, Miss Arnott 2, Mrs Discaciati 3. Fancy work: Miss R. M. Bradley 1, Mrs T. Russell 2. Cooking: Mrs J. King 1, Mrs P. Malloy 2. ... Competitions were won by H. Gebbie (fat lamb) and S. Austin (oak tea waggon).