WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22244, 8 November 1937, Page 4

WEST COAST NEWS

PKAISE FOR N.Z. ROADS

American Contractor's L Views

CRITICISM OF RAILWAYS SERVICES

High praise for the main roads generally in New Zealand, particularly the mountain roads, was expressed in an interview at Westport on Saturday by Mr C. H. White, of Long Beach. California. Mr White, who is a retired road contractor, is visiting the Dominion, accompanied by his wife, while on a world tour. Like many other of this season's tourists, Mr and Mrs White had not planned to visit New Zealand on this occasion, but decided to come here as an alternative to their original trip to Japan and China. Mr White said he and his wife were very pleased they had come to New Zealand because they found a great deal in this country that did not exist anywhere else in the world. Referring to labour troubles in New Zealand, Mr White said that America was experiencing similar difficulties, and he thought that was due in both cases to too much Government interference in private business. "I do not hold with the Government poking their finger into everything "he said S and I think a man should have the right to own and control his own business." „ „ _ Asked what he thought of New Zealand bush scenery, Mr White said: A little of that goes a long way with me. In many cases it looks like failure to develop the country fully. Unless the bush is growing on land that is .not suitable for farming it is surely wasteful to leave it there. It is much better if visitors can gain the impression that there is no waste in the country." Mr White praised the Government's afforestation work and said he had been pleased to note what was being done to plant otherwise useless areas with valuable timber trees. Mr White said he had been given excellent service by the Government Tourist Department, and found the travel facilities and hotels, with few exceptions, to be excellent. The New Zealand trains he had encountered so far, however; were very dirty and were not likely to impress tourists favourably. Mr and Mrs White will sail from Wellington on November 12. Two days before that Mr White will celebrate his seventieth birthday.

CRICKETER'S NOSE BROKEN Through being struck by a cricket ball, G. Howes suffered a broken nose on Saturday afternoon. Howes was playing for United juniors against Marist at the Recreation Ground, Greymouth.

NEW ROAD TO FLAX AREA

GRANT OP £l5O MADE BY GOVERNMENT A grant of £l5O towards the cost of a road to the flax area at Waimangaroa has been authorised by the Minister for Public* Works (the Hon. R. Semple), according to advice received by the Buller County chairman (Mr D. J. Archer) from the Hon. P. C. Webb. The new road will enable workmen to reach higher ground previously inaccessible in wet weather.

SHIPPING PORT OF GREYMOUTH [THE PRESS Special Service.] GREYMOUTH, November 6. The Titoki sailed late last night with coal for Nelson and Tarakohe. The Kallngo arrived early this morning from Wellington to load timber for Sydney and Newcastle, and Is to sail early next week. The Totara arrived last evening from Wellington, and Is expected to sail at 10 o'clock to-night with coal for Miramar. She is to return on Wednesday to load again for Miramar. The Karepo is expected to sail on Monday for Westport to complete loading for Auckland and Portland. ' The Hokltika arrived this evening with cargo from Wellington, and after discharge will sail for Hokltika. The Karu left Wellington at 3.30 p.m. yesterday for Grey mouth, and is due tonight to load coal for return. She Is to sail on Monday, and will return about next Saturday to load timber tor Petone, Miramar, and Wellington. The Gael arrived this morning from Jackson's Bay. and is expected to sail on Monday evening for return. The Poolta Is due on Monday from Westport to complete loading here on Tuesday with timber for Auckland. The Waimea Is expected to load general cargo at Wellington on Monday for Westport and Greymouth, and is due here on Tuesday evening to load timber for Onehunga. The James Cook is due on November 15 to load timber for Melbourne.

PORT OF WESTPORT

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

/ WESTPORT, November 6. The Wtngatui is in port loading coal and timber for Wellington and coal for Miramar. She is expected to sail to-night. The Poolta is an expected arrival from Auckland to-night to part load for Auckland, completing at Greymouth. The Karepo is an expected arrival from Greymouth on Tuesday part loaded to complete for Auckland. The Kaimai is an expected arrival from Glsborne on Wednesday to load for Lyttelton, Tlmaru. Dunedin, and Port Chalmers. The Titoki is expected to load at Westport on Wednesday for New Plymouth. ' The Kaimiro is an expected arrival from (Auckland on Thursday to load for Auckland again. The Wingatui is expected to return from Wellington on Friday to load for Wellington again. . . . . . The Omana is expected to load bunker coal at Westport on Monday, November 15, for Edinburgh. The Canopus, In port loading coal for Auckland, is expected to sail at midnight to-night. , .. The topsail schooner Huia, in port discharging explosives, is expected to sail for Greymouth to-night. The Rata is expected to ..return .from Wanganui about Wednesday to load for New Plymouth and Wanganui. The Titoki is an expected arrival from Nelson about Wednesday next to load for Nelson again. The Kaitoa sailed for Tarakohe at 9 o'clock last night. The Alexander sailed for Plcton at 6 p.m. yesterday. The Huanui sailed for Foxton last night.

CRICKET

ASSOCIATION ON WEST COAST RESULTS* OF SATURDAY'S MATCHES A two-point win was gained by Cobden over Technical Old Boys at Cobden on Saturday in the West Coast Cricket Association's senior Saturday competition. In its first innings Cobden made 173 for nine wickets. A. Vaughan made 53. Technical Old Boys, in its first innings, scored 71. B. Tindale with 17. and H. Lindbom and N. Marshall, who each scored 12 runs, were the best batsmen. Technical Old Boys followed on, and made 99 for the loss of five wickets. . For Technical Old Boys A. Lindbom took four wickets for 25 runs, and Russell took three wickets for three ■runs for Cobden.

United gained a three-point win over Brunner at the Recreation Ground on Saturday. Brunner batted first, and scored 47, to United's total of 103. In its second innings Brunner scored 98. United scored the necessary runs with five wickets to spare. For Brunner, Hogarth scored 40. For United W. Rapley scored 20, G. Cullen 21, and P. F. Allen 21, secured the runs.

With a total of 154 rtins in its first innings, Marist gained a three-point win over Runanga at Runanga, O. Morris with 43 runs. J. Mathews with 32, and Anderson 26 were the top scorers. For Runanga, Dewar took four wickets for 29 runs, and Williams three wickets for 34 runs. Runanga scored 61 runs in its first innings. O'Connell with 17 and Dewar, with 21 were the best batsmen. Morris took three wickets for seven runs, H. Greenwood three for 18, and J. O'Reilly thfee for 33 for Marist. In its second innings, Runanga made 36 runs (Williams 14). For Marist Morris took seven for 22 and O'Reilly two for 3. The United junior team gained a three-point win over Marist at the Recreation Ground.

SUNDAY COMPETITION MARIST A GAIN WIN OVER RUNANGA A two-point win over Runanga was gained by Marist A at the Recreation Ground yesterday in the West Coast Cricket Association's senior Sunday competition. In its first innings Runanga made 80 runs. Burns, who scored 19 not out, and Watson with 13 were top scorers. F. Bayley took five for 19 for Marist. Marist scored 82 runs in its first ininngs. M. Marshall 23. H. Greenwood 20, and P. Bowers 23 were the pick of the batsmen. For Runanga, E. Dewar took five for 27. Poole three for 23, and Burns two for 11. Runanga had scored 42 runs for the loss of three wickets in its second innings when stumps were drawn because of the failing light. . ,_ 4 United had little difficulty in beating Kumara at Kumara, gaining a three-point win. In its first innings United made 79 runs (G. Cullen 35). For Kumara, Dalkie took two for three, Sinclair two for six, and Wallace three for 29. Kumara replied with 45 (Keating 16). Bowling well, P. F. Allen took seven wickets for 28 and Swinburn two for three. With four wickets down, United declared for 85 runs in its second innings. The top scorers were G. Cullen and. L. Coffey In the second innings Kumara made 52 (Keating 13 and Wallace 15). For United, Swinburn took five wickets for six runs. , ' At Cobden, Cobden gained a threepoint win over Marist B. Batting first, Cobden made 133, the best batsmen being Russell 58, Dewar 23, and G. Knapp 18. For Marist, J. O'Reilly took five wickets for 25 runs and D. Clancy took three for 12. Marist replied with 52, D. Clancy with 19 being the top scorer. Lee took six for 11 for Cobden, and Vaughan three for 17. Following on, Marist scored 78 runs in its second innings, J. O'Reilly making 41. For Cobden, G. Knapp took three wickets for nine runs, Russell two for 12, and Barlow two for 16.

BULLER SUB-ASSOCIATION RESULT

St. Canices' beat Birchfleld at Birchfield on Saturday by seven runs on the first innings. In the first innings, Birchfleld made 45 (R. Griffiths 14, A. Dunn 12). Bowling for St. Canices', T. Phipps took three for 5, K. McElwee three for 14, J Mason three for 22. St. Canices' first innings total was 124 (G. Wheatley 27, R. Harden 25, N. Nottle 30, R Nottle 17).

HOKITIKA PERSONAL NOTES

Mr J. McGuire, who has been manager of the Hokitika branch of the SelfHelp Stores for five years, and Mrs McGuire, left Hokitika on Saturday. Mr H. J. Murphy, of the staff of the Hokitika Post Office, has been transferred to Otira, to replace Mr M. Spence, postmaster at Otira, who is joining the Hokitika staff.

W - M FAREWELL PARTY

Mrs L. E. Smart was hostess at a farewell party in honour of Mrs H. Wilson, who is leaving Ladbrooks after many years spent there. Each guest presented Mrs Wilson with a useful gift for her new home. Items were given by Mrs H. Coleman, Misses Ngaire Smart and Maureen Falloon, and competitions were won by Mrs R. Wilson, Mesdames W. Tucker, O. E. Smart, and Laurence Smart. ~ . __ Those present were Mesdames H. Wilson, R. Wilson, McPherson. L. Smart. E. O. Smart. Fitzgibbon, H. Coleman, J. Boyd, G. Habgood, S. Payne W Pavne, J. Keast, D. Cameron, V. Calvert,. W. Tucker, Misses D. Habgood, Ngaire Smart, and Joan Smart. ' '

ST. STEPHEN'S BOYS' CLUB

A large number of parents and friends attended the final social of the St. Stephen's Boys' Club, which was held in the hall on Saturday evening. At the presentation of club honours, the club leader gave a short summary of the activities during the last season. Votes of thanks were accorded to the ladies* committee, Mr Tunnicliffe, Mr Starkey, Mr Rowe, Lyric dance orchestra, club pianist, sub-leaders, and all who helped with items. Prize-winners were:—Table tennis. C. Jamison (winner). R. Pallison (run-ner-up); badminton, C. Jamison (winner), F. Walton (runner-up); scallywag, J. Thomson (wjnner), J. Hog•lund (runner-up). A special prize was awarded to P. Geary. Monte Carlo prizes to Miss T. Crossen and Master W. Campbell. The chairman was the club president, the Rev. H. G. Sell. Mr H. S Cordery (vice-president) presented the prizes, and Mr L. Burton was master of ceremonies. _ . .