WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22594, 27 December 1938, Page 7

WEST COAST NEWS

TRAVELLERS ON WEST COAST

ROADS THRONGED BY MOTORISTS

THOUSANDS OF ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Roads on the West Coast during the week-end were thronged by motorists, but up to a late hour last night no serious accident involving injury had been reported anywhere in the district.

Glorious weather prevailed yesterday at Greymouth and in all other parts of the West Coast. Prospects of good weather continuing during the holidays are good. Heavy rain fell at Greyinouth on Saturday and Sunday, putting something of a damper on outdoor celebrations, but the Christmas week-end lacked few of the traditional festivities.

Thousands of holiday-makers arrived and departed during the week-end by special trains. The total was increased by hundreds of motorists, a large number of whom have gone to South Westland.

REGATTA ON GREY RIVER

YACHTING RACES AT GREYMOUTH

Brilliant sunshine favoured the Greymouth Regatta Club’s annual regatta held yesterday afternoon on the Grey river, when the events took place in a light westerly wind. The wharf was lined by many hundreds of persons. Results were:—

MacLeod Open Handicap (three miles)— Frolic (H. McGirr and D. Willis), 48mln, 1; Marlin (J. Stackhouse and E. Snjith), 48min 7sec, 2; Vagabond (Messenger Brothers), 48min'5sec. 3. Fifteen boats competed. One Mile Sculls—F. Kempel 1, E. Dense 2, J. Hocking 3. Six competed. Won by four lengths'. Poschich Cup Handicap (two miles) —Manurewa (E. Smith) 1, Mako (P. McDonald) 2, lanthe (A. Carson) 3. Four starters. Won by 45sec. Wilson Cup Handicap (two miles)— Wa'iana (T. Alexander, Christchurch) 1, Listless (J. Dixon) 2, Junita (J. Evans) 3. Four starters. Won by 30 sec.

Darwell Cup Handicap (two miles) —Rascal (R. Blacktop) 1, Bounty (D. Hogarth) 2, Ranger (R. Trewan) 3. Five starters. Won by 30sec. Launch Race (two miles) —Miss Betty (Haines and Stanton) 1, Nellie (R. Wilson) 3. Three started. Won by 3min. One Mile Sculls (handicap)—R. Birchfleld 1, F. Kempel 2, B. Downie 3. Won by a length.

AMATEUR SPORTS MEETING

RESULTS OF WESTPORT EVENTS t .

The Westport Amateur Athletic and Cycling Association held a successful sports meeting on Friday night.

Results were as follows: Senior Men’s 100 Yards—W. Weeninh (syds) 1, C. Fox (Byds) 2, T. Phipps (7yds) 3. Time, llsec. Junior Men’s 100 Yards—J. Brown (scr) 1, R. Watson (6yds) 2. B. Palmer (Byds) 3. Time, llsec. Two Lap Cycle—S. Johnson (scr) 1, M. Taylor (40yds) 2, X>, Christian (60yds) 3.

Women’s 75 Yards—First heat: J. MarShall (scr) 1, L. BucKnell 17yds) 2, F. Colvin (2yds) 3. Time, 9 3-ssec. Second heat; F. Broad (4yds) 1, D. Garvey (lyd) 2, N. Pomeroy (lyd) 3. Time, 9 4-ssec. Pinal: F. Broad 1, E. Colvin 2, J. Marshall 3. Time, 9 2-ssec. Boys' 100 Yards—K. Gough 1, C. O’Brien 2. J. Colvin 3.

One Mile Flat—T. Phipps (20yds) and R. Nottle (50yds) (equal) T, T. Coyne (50yds) 3.

Four-lap Cycle—J. Todd (120 yds) 1. D. Christian (120 yds) 2, E. Johnson (140 yds) 3. Time, 3mln 21 2-ssec. Boys’ 440 Yards—C. O’Brien 1. K. Gough 2, J. Colvin 3.

Junior 440 Yards—K, Svendson (scr) 1, J. Taylor (20yds) 2. Junior Cycle—G. Withers 1, A. Buclcnell 2, Glenn 3. Women’s 120 Yards—F. Broad (7yds) 1. J. Marshall (scr) 2, E. Colvin (4yds) 3. Time, 16 l-ssec. ; Junior Men’s Long Jump—J. Brown 1, B. Palmer 2. E. Svendson 3.

Women’s Long Jump—A. O’Brien 1, F. Broad 2, B. Douglas 3.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

ARAHURA

The monthly meeting of the Arahura Women’s Institute was held recently. The annual picnic was arranged for January 21. Competitions resulted: —Needlework, Mrs Edwards 1, Mrs Bradley 2; flower, Mrs J, Bradley 1, Mrs Dalgleish 2. Mrs Clark was hostess.

MARSHALLVALE

Mrs Gospodnetich presided at the monthly meeting of the Marshallvale Women’s Institute. The motto was “Covet nothing overmuch,’’ and the roll call, “A tall story.” The monthly competition, a Christmas novelty, resulted: Mrs Gourdie 1, Mrs Pearson 2, Mrs Jones 3.

KARAMEA

Mrs Kirby presided at a meeting of the Karamea Women’s Institute. It was decided, to hold a children’s Christmas entertainment. It was also decided to hold a flower show on February 16.

MILLERTON

Mrs Corbett presided at the monthly meeting of the Millerton Women's Institute. A Christmas tree for members’ children was held, each child receiving a gift from the tree. Games, dancing, and competitions were held.

DENNISTON The members of the Denniston Women’s Institute gave a social evening for the children in the Orange Hall. The programme included dances, games, songs, and other items. Each child received a gift from the tree by Father Christinas, and a bag of sweets.

MOANA

Christmas carols were sung and gilts exchanged by a large number of members who attended the monthly meeting of the Moana Women’s Institute held at the residence of Mrs Collier, at Moana. A competition was won by Mrs Taylor, with Mrs C. .White runner-up, i ____ ..... . ...

EXAMINATION RESULTS

GREYMOUTH CONVENT PUPILS

NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE AT SYDNEY

The following pupils of the Convent of Mercy at Greymouth, in order of merit, were successful at the recent examinations held by the National Business College (Sydney):— Bookkeeping—lntermediate grade: Margaret Dowell, Maureen Morresey, Kathleen Pollock, Maureen Jackson, and Pauline Dwyer. Elementary grade; Joan Furness, Patricia Smith, Miriam Roper, Gladys Buchanan, Moira Donnellan. Dorothea Brown.

Shorthand—Elementary grade; Mary O’Farrell, Moira Donnellan, Noreen Mursell, Rosaleen Finlay, Miriam Roper, Marie Cullen. Gladys Buchanan, Dorothea Browne, Noreen Buckley, Joan Furness, and Patricia Smith. Junior grade: Eileen Warwick.

PERSONAL NOTES

GREYMOUTH

Mr J. D. Douglas is visiting Timaru,

Miss M. Lord left yesterday for Wellington.

Miss M. Beckman is on a visit to Auckland.

Mr P. J. Callahan (Runanga) has left on a three months’ visit to Sydney and Tasmania. Mr and Mrs T. Somerville are on a holiday visit to Dunedin. Mrs E. Knox (Cobden) has left on a holiday visit to Invercargill. Miss B. Rothwell, of Christchurch, is on a holiday visit to Greymouth. The Rev. Father H. McDonnell, S.M., of St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream, is on a visit to Greymouth. Mr M. J. Kennedy, general manager of the Wellington Gas Company, is on a visit to Greymouth.

Mr J. H. Raleigh, of the Mines Department at Wellington, is on a holiday visit to Greymouth. Mr J. Hughes, of the telegraph branch of the Post and Telegraph Department, has been advised of his transfer to the department’s radio station, ZLW, and will leave on January 5 for Wellington. Mr H. Davy is on a visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs H. Davy (Runanga). Mr F. Kennedy, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs J, Kennedy, Tainui street. Mr and Mrs J. Lenihan and Mr N. Symonds are on a holiday visit to Wellington. Mrs M. Buckley is visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs C. Cutbush (Dobson) have left on a holiday visit to Christchurch.

Mr J. Cosgrove (Brunner) is visiting Invercargill. Mr and Mrs G. Martin (Brunner) are spending the holidays at New Brighton.

Mr and Mrs R. R. Smith and family (Brunner) have left for Timaru. Mr and Mrs G. Dixon and family (Taylorville) are spending the holidays in the Marlborough Sounds. Miss U. Richardson, of Wellington, is on a visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs W. Richardson (Stillwater). Mr and Mrs D. Bell (Stillwater) have left on a holiday visit to Picton. Mr and Mrs C. Buckman (Brunner) are on a visit to Nelson.

Mr and Mrs T. H. Boustridge left yesterday on a holiday visit to Methven.

Mr and Mrs T. Ellis are visiting Christchurch.

Miss E. Robertson is on a holiday visit to Port Chalmers. Miss A. Washer is visiting Nelson and Blenheim. Mr J. Peake has left for Christchlrch.

Miss M. Halliday is on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs P. Sweetman is on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs H. Whelan, of Wellington, is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs O. E. Lee (Blaketown). , .. Mr and Mrs H. Blocksage have left for Wellington. Mr and Mrs E. B. Scandrett CCobden) are spending the holidays at AknroSf Constable J. Rodgers (Brunner), who is a patient at the Grey Hospital, is making good progress.

WESTPORT

Mr and Mrs T. Corby (Wellington) are visiting relations at Westport and Corbyvale. Mr and Mrs L. Mason and child (Christchurch) are visiting relations at Westport. Mr N. Comerford (Christchurch) is visiting his parents at Westport Mr G. Craddock (Wellington) is a visitor to Westport. Messrs R. Taylor, J. Sutherland, J. Snow, H. Salter, and W. Dent (Christchurch) arrived on Saturday to spend the holidays with friends and relations at Westport. Mr R. Mcßride (Christchurch) is visiting Westport. Mr D. Heslop (Hokitika) has arrived on a visit to friends at Westport. Mrs N. Herbert (Wellington)) arrived by special aeroplane on Friday to spend Christmas with relations at Westport.

Mr and Mrs P. Bird and son (Westport) are visiting Invercargill. Mr P. Clunan (South Westland) is visiting Westport for the holidays.

Miss F. Grace (Christchurch) arrived on Saturday on a visit to relations at Millerton. The Rev. A. Lennox (Denniston) is visiting Christchurch and Dunedin. Mrs E. Coombridge (Hamilton) is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs G. Aitken (Westport). Messrs G. Townrow, M. Hanstock, and J. McGregor (Westport) left last week on a visit to Wellington and Napier. Mr F. Lingard (Wellington) is visiting relations at Westport. Miss Doreen Thurlow (Westport)) is a visitor to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs A. Ellis and son (Westport) are spending the holidays at Christchurch.

Mr R. Anderson (Wellington) is visiting his parents at Westport.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT WESTPORT

Although heavy rain fell on Saturday afternoon and night, the Christmas Eve shopping at Westport was very brisk, and tradesmen report one of the most prosperous Christmas periods lor some years. One grocer estimated his turnover at 30 per cent, more than last year. There is the usual large number of visitors in the town, and many former Westport residents home for the holidays. There does, not seem to have been the same number travelling from Westport to other parts this year. This may be because of the many sports attractions to be held in the Buller district during the holidays,

SHIPPING

PORT OF GREYMOUTH

fTHB PRESS Special Service.]

GREYMOUTH, December 26. The Korowai arrived on Saturday morning from Auckland and has cargo for discharge. She wiU load coal for Wellington and Miramar. The Waimea is due on Thursday night from Nelson to load timber for Port Waikato. She will return to Greymouth via Onehunga and Nelson. The Nikau is expected to leave Nelson on Thursday night for Greymouth to load coal for Picton, replacing the Kaitoa. The Kaitoa is due on January 3 from Nelson to load coal for Tarakone.

The Totara Is due about January 4 to load timber for Petone.

The Kara Is due about January S to load timber for Petone, Wellington, and Miramar.

A Union Company steamer Is due about January 25 to load timber for Sydney.