WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 July 1926, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.)

WESTPORT, July 19. Mr G. H. Gothard has been made Coroner. Ihis is stated to be required because of the removal of the Resident Magistrate. Mr Jas. Dunn, formerly President o> the Watersiders’ Union, arrived by the Komata, from Wellington, on private business, and is staying with his mother., Bomilly Street. A resident considered himself a match for Constable Matches, but as in other matches, the assailant got the worst of it. The final result will be unknown until the umpire gives the verdict later on. The General Secretary of the Railway Tradesmen’s Association is ex peeled to visit Westport this week and to address the local branch on the subject of Unity “Who said Beggs? We all did.” That is a taking poster coni-eriiing whisky, and everyone thought it right, but now Andrew Begg of the Masonic Hotel, Devonport, is fined £5 for selling whisky out of a bottle with a false label. The maxim is that if you do say Beggs, or Johnny Walker, or any other popular brand, you must have a cultivated taste to know what you are getting. There were eight others on similar counts contributed £3B and costs towards the revenue. Labour Party Ball. This long-looked for function took place on Friday night last, and mothers who had been engaged getting their children’s dresses ready viewed with anxiety the state of the weather, while many were compelled to keep their children at home, through influenza or the fear of it. Nevertheless a goodly gathering took place, and from the word ‘‘go,” the youngsters ‘‘went.’’ I. am pleased to state that it was a success from all points of view, in-

cluding the financial one. Mr T. Shaw and Mr W. Sherlock acted as M.C.’s (not an unimportant job where a large gathering of children are), and Airs P. Ryan was Hon Secretary, and Mr G. Chaplin (the Labour Party’s Secretary) lent valuable aid. The costumes evidenced much originality on the part of the designers, original and fancy costumes being in the ascendant. The “Riviera” Orchestra were responsible for very satisfactory music. The judges Aon- chosen from those who had no children contesting, and the task was rather an arduous one where so many were good. This was partialb overcome by the donation of several special prizes. Mr H. E. Holland, M.P., Mrs and Miss Holland sent telegrams with wishes for a successful ball. This announcement brought a round of apiplause. The Children’s Ball did not finish until after 9 pim. Mr G. Chaplin thanked the parents for all the trouble taken, and trusted that all and sundry had enjoyed their night’s on tertai'nmcnt. (Applause and “Rather.”) The children at this stage were “too full for words,” supper being over. The following contributed to the programme: Master Felix Woodcock, “1 am a Wharfie,” ami as an encore “Somebody’s Mother;” Miss Patricia Rvan and Master Tommy Dansby, “Mr Baggy Breeches;’’ Miss Ena Daily and Dulcie Phillips, jockey dance; Miss Phyllis Reid, “Before 1 was somebody:’’ Miss Gwen ami Ma., ter Bert Woodcock, duet, “Bird of my Native Land;” and Miss Nellie O’Donoghue gave an Irish Jig in a most accomplished manner. The ptizes were allotted as follows: Miss Theresa Callaghan, best and cheapest dress (the dress was made of used stamped envelopes). A special prize in this section was given to Miss Nitta McKinley, “Roses.” The prize for the most original costume went to Misses June and Molly Curtis (“Adam and live”). In this section another prize was awarded, and Mr Felix Woodcock’s makeup as a “wharfie” warranted it. An extra special prize was

allotted to “Cupid,” represented by Master Rodgers, of the advanced age of one year and ten months. Cupid was rather busy at this ball. Others conspicuous were: Miss Annie O Doiiogue (pierotte), Phyllis Reid (gold tip ped cigarette), Norrie Woodward (bell bird), Molly Dansby (spider and the llv), May Senior (roses), Edith Champion (waitress), Nitta McKinley (roses), Patricia Ryan (out of the Follies), Theresa Callaghan (penny postage), Noeline Woodcock (chicken), Merle Woodcock (strawberry), Dorino Thurlow (fairy), Glorie Dansby (queen of the fairies), Olga Roberts (crepe de chino), Miss Perkins (rainbow), Una Todd (fairy), Eva Daily and Dulcie Phillips (jockeys), Rona Cressey (Yes, We Dave No Bananas), Marion Brown (tea for two), Lewis Doncliffe (Westport Times), Kaira Hawkins (fairy hell), Jean Duncan (patches), Ethel Hawkins (fairy bird), Alma Mason (Bird in a cage), 'Dulcie Kaye (a prince), Ruth Hawkins (a little bell), Elsie Elly (fairy), May Mitchell (pierotte), Phillis Holder (post office), Nellie O’Donoghan (Irish Coleen), |Jean Martin (star), Jeanc and Mollie Curtis (Adam and Eve), Master Stan Jensen (A.A.R.D. Motor Service), Keith Ward (butcher), Felix Woodcock (wharfie), Les Mason (chicken), Jack Rodgers (forty-fives and euchre), Arthur Rodgers (Cupid), Tommp Dansby (Pnggy Brceqlies). On the A.A.R.D. ear ridden by Master Stan Jenson were two adverts, “A.A.R.D.’s smile at miles and miles,” and “Only the A.A.R.D. deserve the faro.” The ball, taken altogether, was so interesting and enjoyable, that the enquiries now are “When is the next coming off?”