WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 8 December 1931, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) WESTPORT, December 7. The benefitg under thje Unemployment Act accorded to intermittent workers, wtiich have not at any time been sufficient to' meet the needs of the situation in the mining centres, have now almost vanished. There were 200 men employed at Mflle’"' last week, and the total amount ms tributed in. payment for t,ko work done was £ll9 9s 9d. The Kaimai and Totaia loaded on Monday. The fmrmer left fo r Wellington and the latter for Napier and Gisborne. Th# Kaponga leaves to-day for Auckland, and the Poolta on Saturday next for Wellington. Those boats will cqmpiete the Union Steam Sh|ip Coy’s, loadings for the week end ing December 12th, at the local port. in the junior competition, Denniston defeated Technical School at cricket on the grounds of the latter team by 33 runs. Softool batted first and made 53 runs, and of this- total. 32 were compiled by Nottel (12) and Weenink (12). Doyle was the most successful bowler, and toc(k 5 for 11. Denniston replied with 91 runs, Doyle (12), J. Baird (11) H. Bapjd (19) and Richardson, not out (15), being the c’liiief contributors. Bowling for the school team.. Douglas 4 folr 30 and Davies 3 for 8, secured the best averages.

Although not altogether unexpected, the death of Mr Tom Mulvihill. Westport, at the ago of 53 years, will be learned with regret at Millerton, where he was employed f°ir many years. Deceased suffered an injury to his heart some time ago, from whien he never completely recovered, and cardiac failure was the primary cause of -liis untimely death. The funeral took place this morning. At SK Canice’s Church, Requiem. Mass was celebrated. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved wife in the loss she has sustained. Deceased was born in County Langford, Ireland, and was a resident of New Zealand for 42 years. He also leaves! two sons to mourn <hi s demise.

Miss Robinson, of Grey.mouth is a guest at the Black and White Hotel, Westpuirt. Mr aud Mrs Sinclair, arrived from Nelson, aud proceeded to Millerton un a business visit.

Mr H. R. Young, who unsuccessfullycontested the Avon seat in the interests of the Coalition Party, has returned to Westport from Christ--41 urch.

The following prize* were won at .he Technical School annual rifle s'h.ooting competition:—N. Wilde (82) 10s; A. Duncan (72) 7 S 6d; A. Archer (71) ss; F. McWha (66) ss; C. Woodcock (65), R. Davis (62), W. Weennk (56), D. McWha (53), R. Harder (53) 2s 6d each; R. Tattle (47), R. McKay (46), R. Weenink (42), J. Rodgers (39), W. Kirkwood (38), K Brown (37), 2s e ach; J. Anderson (35) G. Rayner (32), J. Duncan (32), R. Fountaine (30), R. Doyle (29), F. Mallett (25), (3. Hutchins (16), J. Mason (9), Is each.

The pupils of St. Canice’ s Sclieol, who presented themselves for the annual Proficiency examinations, were ill successful.

As the most festive period of the \ ear is approaching t'h’e political trials :ind tribulations of the past five weeks and the clouds of depression which have been present during the year, which is drawing to a close, ar e being cast aside in antic.ipatlion of the plea- ; ur e which the Christmas trotting < arnival will bring. Although. the nominations show a falling off compared with last year’s programme, quality ■ s fu’lly represented and some interesting racing should be witnessed. Trotting is in Westport at present, a very popular sport and the contingent of locally-owned horses would in itself, provide' material for a good meeting The Mill Street course presented an animated scene on Sunday morning and in a n effort to take the oats from the chaff, numerous stop watches wer e in use and the large gathering, which took a keen itnerest hi the Iwp-ening up process of the speed experiments, argues well far the success of the Christmas meeting. Bombay Kate, accompanied her stable /mate Travis Thorn over a distance at a merry pace, and although the son of Travis, Axw’orth.y moved attractively, a few mistake* were made, but were quickly remedied and if on the day. he will consent to do it, he should be as good an investment as Mr 11. E. Holland was to the Buller seat. Alpine Melody, which has been awarded nominations in four events, should make the opposition step out iu the shorter distances. His track work is encouraging. Logan Prince is taking well to the hopples. Allanora,, which will represent Scotty (■lark, was worked by *T. Burroughs, who has also go-t August Pointer to look after. McGrath restricted tlaltv to. light work, and if the races were

a bit closer at hand, the writer would not suggest thjat its presence would cause any great st ’ r fke betting market, but it must be remarked t hat McGrath also ojwned McKinny Again, which was not by any means considered. the pea when) a felw years ago it paid th e tote. Hakari, which has figured in many races prominently, should add one or two more to the bag, aud Lynch’s b.ors e should more than pay for oatsi before the Cotest meetings are- concluded. Loch Bank and Ballingwood ar© goring well, especially the latter, which was credited earlier in thle week with registering a smart mile and a-half. VaJ Logan, with Spillane r in the saddle, completed a smart mile in 2.23, and went the first half in 1.11. With-. less weight on his back, Spillane is 13 stone, Vai Logan should cut a few seconds off that tim«. - Bonny Drift is not a difficult customer to train, and by Xmas should be at its besty It 's■> showing flashes of Speed. The morning’s work was con eluded with an interesting try-out between Skillicorn and War Chance. The Bros; •SpilUine were the pilot*. Both horses moved well but it looked as if Waj- Chance always had a little iu reserve and finished the better of the tWol St. Canice’s was in a very strong position on Saturday wffieu Wai.mangaroa eleven were dismissed for a to ta'l of 56 runs in the first cricket match played on Victoria Square this season. The bowling of W. Phipps was mainly responsible fojr the rout. He is medium fast, and, keeping a good length, was assisted by a tricky wicket to secure the excellent average of 6 wickets at a cost of 7 runs. The veteran, Jimmy Griffiths, who over 70 years of age, got the distinction of securing top score with a brilliantly compiled 14. He sent the ball to the boundary on two occasions, and stole quite a few singles. H!is running be--tween the wickets was remarkable for a pnan. of his age, with by no means a weak batting side St. Canice’s opened to the bowling of R. and P. Griffiths. Wickets fell rapidly and none of the batsmen knew how' to tackle the swinging leg breaks sent down by the former. The fifth wiicket fell for 10 runs, when it looked as if Bascand and Bonifacio w'ontl'd stop the rot, but disaster followed disaster and the whole side were out f° r runs. Rod Griffiths with 7 wicket s for 20 runs, secured the best average. The poor batting by both sides could be attributed only t’c| one cause, and that was the excellent, bowling of Phipps and R. Griffiths. Waimangaroa- secured a i I wo—point win).

The competitions for the Bowling Club's trophies are proceeding, and keen interest \s being take n in ciMitest. The green is wel'J patronised daily and some excellent, bowling has been witnessed. In the Morley Cup competition, four sections have registered two wins each as follows: —Hobbs and Sara. McGlone and Blaxwell, Hart and Powell, Lyall, and e<*. In the Cup games, Druery’.s rink will meet J. Green’s link in the final. Druery’s rink has yet iplay Levy's quartette, but, owing to the comfortable lead established by the former, no alteration in the fihaftists will tak e place. The first and second rounds of the Club singles have been completed, and although goc)d bowlers are still surviving the opening rounds <md others have been eliminated, it would be a very difficult task to nominate the ultimate winner*

The Denni. Hon ‘Bowling k Club offi dally opened t'hle season on Sunday. The green was bathed i u a heavy mist, but despite this s back, a very enjoyab’l-e' time iwas spent. The foil owing dubs were represented: Seddon vi.lle, Millerton, Sergeant’s Hill, Westport, Waimangaroa and Runanga. A Runanga rink played a Westport rink on Sunday prior their return to the southern town, and wer e defeated by a margin of 15 shojts*. Results: — Patterson, Mossop, Warburton and Southward (skip) (Runanga) 14 lost to Chapman, Powell, Knight and Farr (skip) (Westport) 29. The Runanga bowlers who- stayed at the Black and W'-i'ite Hotel, left the return trip at 1.30 on Sunday.

The Westport Wrestling Association, following upon its inability *• secure the services of Alley, Pinto, Meesk e or Walker, has decided not tc) ahothd 1 Tournament this

Hughes and Johns, who will pro vide the tit-bit at the Christma g boxing tournament at Westport, are eagerly looking forward to t-*®. contest, a.nd the Association is to be con(r,’:ifulaited for providing an opportunity to see such prominent athletics in action, and its enterprise willli no doubt, be rewarded with a packed house. Vai Boros'olusky, who wa s billed to meet Thomas, the amateur champion at Blenheim, the latter failed to keep the fixture w-ill also figur e on the programme. The appearance of the Murdhjson boxer will be an attraction itself..

Royal Drusus, c.jwned by Mr Boaeh Westport, will be the backbone of local chances of winning th e Williams Memorial or tlh<e big- money on tne f-econd day of the trots. Royal Drusus was on the track on Sunday and created a very favourable impression. If RoyaJ Dm us wishes to salute the judges, such well-known performers Dan Roco, L'opiar, Travis and Location will have to be headed off. It would not be a show without Punch, and Gus Parkey with his re-ently-acquired 4 Ignite,” will fill that possio. Gus is an olwner • devoid of frills and a win* fojr him would be a very popular event, but fans are guessing, seeing that Gus comes from a. coal mining district, wWt he left the first letter out of the horse’s name for. Mr J. Taylor, -who assisted St. Caniee’s in their cricket game against Waimangaroa, is an old Christchurch player, and played with Sydenham Club in 1903. Last year he played with the Hokitika eleven. In Canterbury cricket, Mr Taylor earned dis—tijicti'Ojn and was always prominent in

the averages. He wa s associated in good partnerships with Carlton, Jones and Humphries, who a few years ago were prominent in cricket circle Mr Grey, who was included in the Waimangaroa eleven, also played with Canterbury representatives, .and was responsible for the record s'ceire of 343 not out ifn. a match, with. Christ’s Co»llege, and against Wellington, scored 100, not out. He also captained his Mde against, Canterbury and Wei lington. It* (is anticipated that when the visitors, who are to be engaged in the building of the new Port Office strike form the fielders will have a. busy time. Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all.—Advt. Have you seen Jeff’s new Bowserf — Advt. Morgan’s Pictures A thrilling Paramount air romance “Young Eagles,” will be screened at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Tuesday) featuring Charles (Buddy) Rogers and charming Jean Arthur. A story of excitement and breath-taking thrills with the dare-devil pilots in dangerous air feats. Fun with the lovable young fighters behind the lines; glamour and gaiety in wartime Paris; romance between Buddy and Jean; and mystery centring around a beautiful girl spy. Excellent talkie supports. Reserves at Morgan’s, near Theatre. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Greta Garbo in 11 Inspiration,” is the Metro-Goldwyn all talkie at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday night and Thursday, matinee and evening. As Yvonne ,the love-hungry favourite of the modern Paris art colony, Miss Garbo rises to heights she has never before known. Robert Montgomery plays opposite the star as her provincial lover. Lewis Stone contributes another fine performance as Delval, the suave boulevardier, to whom Yvonne turns in need. More suitable for adults. COMING FRIDAY. “Gold Diggers of Broadway” will ho presented at the Victoria Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Monday, also a matinee on Saturday at 2.30. Warner Pros.’ greatest all-talking and singing production. Don’t forget the dates.