WEST COAST NEWS

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23299, 8 April 1941, Page 5

WEST COAST NEWS

MINERS’ HALL DESTROYED FIRE AT WAIUTA The Miners’ Hall at Waiuta was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight on Saturday. A patriotic bazaar had been held in the hall during the evening and members of the committee did not leave the hall until about 11.30 p.m. A little more than half an hour later the hall was found to be on fire in the interior and, in the absence of fire-fighting appliances, was quickly destroyed. Fortunately there was little wind at the time and the fire did not spread to the boardinghouse nearby. . The hall, a wooden building approximately 73 feet by 33 feet, was owned by the Miners’ Union, and was used for pictures three nights a week, the talkie plant, owned by Mr J. Chapman, being included in the contents which were destroyed. The hall and picture plant were covered by insurances.

RUGBY UNION

BULLER SEASON TO OPEN ON MAY 3 The president of the Duller Rugby Union (Mr J. P. McEnaney) advocated at the annual meeting of delegates on Saturday night, that all competitions be continued this season as usual, including Scddon Shield and home-and-home matches with the West Coast Union. After some discussion on the need for appointing senior and junior selectors, a suggestion was made, that because of the effect of the war on the game in the Duller district, only an open grade competition should be played and made open to combined senior and junior teams. Mr J Mason said that at present he could see no possibility of running both senior and junior competitions. Mr V Goodall said tljere would be strong junior teams in the country because many miners were exempt from military service. The secretary (Mr W. A. Craddock) was of the opinion that selectors should be appoint,ed for the three grades, and that when nominations for competitions were received the question of reorganisation be considered. It was decided that selectors be appointed later for the three grades, that nominations for competitions be in by April 19 and that the season be opened on May 3. A motion by Mr A. Pam that the third grade age limit be 17. the junior limit 20, and senior limit be over 20, was defeated. ~ . Officers elected were: —President, Mr J P. McEnaney; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Mason, C. M. Robertson, and T. Scanlon; honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr W. A. Craddock; management committee, Messrs F Foote. J. Feehan, R. Pratt, V. Goodall, S. Stewart. D. Lutton. H. Casey; delegates to New Zealand Rugby Union, Messrs W. A. Craddock and Kmgi Tahiwi; auditors, Messrs J. Radford and A. T. Ridsdale.

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP CAPS PRESENTED

The Black and White Caps, presented annually to members of the senior club team to win the West Coast Rugby Union championship wore handed to the members of the Cobden Club at a smoko concert at the Cobden Fire Brigade Hall. In the absence of the president ol the West Coast Rugby Union (Mr A. A. Adams), one of the vice-presidents (Mr J Guy) presented the caps to the following members:—Messrs Alex King, Arthur King. A. R. Lindbom, R. Birchfield, each of whom has won the caps In 1931-33-39 and 1940, Messrs Albert Vaughan, Arthur Vaughan, T. Kiely, G. Henderson, A. E. Spivey, W. Manning, W. Moss, R. Kirkwood. B. Watkin, E. Collins, J. Laredo (second year winners), A. Lake, and R. HKing. A cap was also presented to the president (Mr F. W. Baillie). A presentation was also made on behalf of the players to a club member, Mr G. Henderson, whose marriage is to take place shortly.

PERSONAL NOTES

GREYMOUTH

Miss H. Rae (Runanga) is visiting Christchurch. Miss N. Rothwell is visiting Wellington. . .

Mr L. Behan has arrived from Tekapo. Mrs Edith How-Martin (North London) has arrived oh a visit to Mrs W. Wright (Runanga). The Rev. K. G. Aubrey, who has been acting-vicar, Holy Trinity. Church, Greymouth, will take up a similar position at Motueka. He was met by parishioners and presented with a reading lamp. . . Miss D. Whibley is visiting Christchurch. . , Misses M. Hill and J. Lmdbom are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. Wood are visiting Christchurch. . . , Mr G. R. Burrows has left for Christchurch. WESTPORT Mr and Mrs L. J. Ellis (Christchurch) are visiting Westport. Privates E. Brown, J. McKechnie, G. Townrow, and B. Gough returned yesterday to Burnham Camp.

MAGISTRATE’S COURT AT GREYMOUTH

The following cases were dealt with by Mr G. G. Chisholm, S.M., at the weekly sitting of the Magistrate s Court at Greymouth yesterday: Richard Charles Masters Buckman was fined £l, plus £2 5s (two years licence fee) for operating an unlicensed radio set. On a similar charge, Cecil Andrew Herring was fined 10s, plus £1 5g (one year’s licence fee).

FRIENDLY CRICKET AT GREYMOUTH In a friendly ‘ cricket match at Greymouth, Marist 130 runs (H. Beilis 40. W. Meates, jun., 18, W. Clancy 23, R. O Callaghan 18) defeated Greymouth Watersideis 98 runs (Harrington 24. D. Dewar 32 Molloy 10, Watson 10). Bowling for Marist Garforth took seven wickets for 41 runs, inclding the “hat-trick.” Harrington (three for 29), D. Dewar (two for 17, and GoOdall (two for 36) were Watersiders’ best bowlers.

SHIPPING PORT OF GREYMOUTH (P.S.S.) GREYMOUTH, April 7. The depth on the bar at high water today was 24ft Sin. The Pukeko is loading coal for Wellington. She returns to again load for Wellington. , , , . . ~ , The Karepo has sailed for Auckland. The Gabriella is loading coal for Napier and timber for Wellington. The Seagull sails to-morrow for Jackson Bay. ...... The Kartigl is loading coal for Wellington. The Karu is due to-morrow with cargo from Wellington. After discharge she loads timber for return. . The Hokitika is discharging Wellington cargo, and sails to-night for Hokitika. The Alexander is due on Thursday to load timber for Port Waikato. The Holmlea is due on Wednesday to load for Castleclifl.

QUEEN CARNIVAL FORGREY DISTRICT

In furtherance of the All Purposes Patriotic Appeal, it- is intended to launch a patriotic queen carnival in the Grey district soon. The Greymouth Patriotic Committee has already decided that there should be three candidates, representing the Army, Navy, and Air Force respectively, and at a public meeting to be held this evening, the selection of candidates and the best method of carrying on the carnival will be discussed. TERRITORIALS LEAVE FOR CAMP One hundred and fourteen territorials, and three officers, from Greymouth, Westport, and Hokitika, left by special train from Greymouth yes-> terday morning, for Burnham, where they will undergo special training for two weeks. Captain P. Blank was in charge. They will return by special train on April 21. GREYMOUTH GOLF CLUB ' MATCHES The first medal round of the Greymouth Golf Club’s season was played at the Kaiata links at the week-end. The senior round was won by E. F. Chivers, 81, 13—68, and the junior by A. Gibson, 94, 30—64. In a friendly match, B. W. Caulton went round in 73, an excellent performance so early in the season. HOKITIKA CLUB’S OPENING DAY The Hokitika golf season opened on Saturday, under favourable conditions, when a mixed bisque bogey match was played. This Was won by Davies and Miss G. Harrison, with a card of 5 up. The Ladies’ Golf Club-will hold its opening day to-morrow, when a foursome over 13 holes will be played.