WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Auzac Day. WESTPORT, April 26. The, meteorological conditions were ideal yesterday for Anzae memorial services. An imposing procession headed by the Band marched to the Theatre Royal, which as in former years was kindly placed at the disposal ot the committee free of charge by Mr H. Morgan. The processionists ulai’Ehed in the following order: Municipal Band; The Firing Party: Veterans; Returned Soldiers, Territorials and Cadets,; Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs; Girl Guides and General Public. At the Thea*tre the attendance was most edifying and the memorial service impressive. The. Mayor Mr. Harkness, presided, and associated with him on the platform were Revs. Foxiton, Webber. Bloycc, Ensign Gray and combined Church choirs. The service open ed with, prayers, after which the large congregation sang ?4 O God Our Help in Ages Past.” Rev. Webber delivered an impressive address and the ‘Service concluded with the benediction pronounced by Rey. Bloycc. The procession reformed and marched to the Memorial Gates where many wreaths were placed at the base. Rev. Foxton delivered a brief address which was followed by three volleys fired by a party in charge of Sergeant Robert son. Pipers J. and N. Banks playe the “Lament”, “Flowers of the Forrest” and “The Last Post” sounde ’ by Bandsman Mcllerron concluded a ery touching B.R.U.

At the usual weekly meeting of the B. R.U. it was agreed that the first Seddon Shield match be played against Marlborough on July 1(5. Mr A. Colvin was nominated as selector for the South Island team. It was agree! that the names of 11. Fitzsimmons and *. Shaw be added to the Stockto*: junior list. W. Little was granted a transfer from Westport to Range' juniors. It was decided to draw the attention of the Ranger Club to the action of one of their players using bad language in the match against Star juniors played last Saturday. 1. was also agreed that a Rival senin* player who used obscene language to the referee after a game with Mokihinui be suspended and ordered to appear at the next meeting of the Bui lor Rugby Union. The Westport Club was granted permission to withdraw their third grade team from the competition. A similar application from the United Club was acceded to

Rugby Fixtures. The following fixtures have been arranged to take place next Saturday: Old Boys v. Stars, Victoria Square; Rivals v. United at Waimangaroa: Rovers v. Mokihinui at Mokihinui; Ngakawau v. Rangers at Millerton. Junior Competition: Stars v. Birchfield at Birchfield,; Westport v. Old Boys, Victoria Square at 1.15 p.m.; Rovers v. Rangers at Millerton; Ng.t kawau v. Stockton at Stockton; Pirates v. Rivals at Denniston. Third Grade, Phillips Cup: Old Boys v School at latter’s ground at 1.15 p.m Stars v. Pirates at Denniston at 1.15 p.m.; Rangers a bye. Relief Allocations.

TJie Chairman of the Hospital Board as received the following telegram l rom Mr Coates in reply to a request for an increased allocation at Millerton: “Your telegram referred to Unemployment Board and it is pointed out that all it can do is ration avai' able funds in proportion to unemployed registered and eligible. On this basis Millerton is being assisted equally ■with other areas. Some of the matters mentioned by you are outside the Board’s control and the undertaking to reimburse the Hospital Board cannot be given. However every possible consideration will be given to adjustments of allocation.”

?oul Language at Rugby Games. Numerous complaints arc forwarded to the Buller Rugby Union by referees in connection with obscene language used by both players and spectators at Rugby fixtures and it is to be hoped the. controlling body will taka drastic steps to make it an expensive pastime. Apart altogether from any other consideration one would imagine *hat ordinary good manners would suggest a curb on the tongue on sucn occasions, but as there seems to be a lack of manners in certain quarters th” Rugby Union should take strong aclion to rid sport of such offenders. If u few of those were ordered off the field, whether spectators or players, it might have a beneficial effect. Shipping. The Komata is announced to arrive ‘rom Greymouth this week-end an I will pronabJy sail for Wellington on Saturday. The Canopus and Pakura ar • both in port. T’hc Huanui has sailed for Wellington. Bowling. Keen interest was centred in the pairs competition which was held yes

terday morning on the local green The contest comprised three rounds of ten heads each. Five rinks took part J. Druery and J. Stanley, with three victories each won the skips and leach respectively. One of the games pro vidcd a finish very seldom witnessed on a green. Druery with one bowl left was confronted with what looke-1 like an impossible task. He was three down and his opponent lay three up, thus requiring four to win. After a series of cannons he displaced his opponents three bowls and took the Youi winning shots, taking the match. The Mines.

The Millerton mine is working today and is expected to continue so for four days. Denniston resumed work this morning. Stockton will be idle this week.

Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all. —Advt. Morgan’s Pictures At the Victoria Theatre to-night (Wednesday) and Thursday, and matinee Thursday, British International Pictures present Seymour Hicks, the famous English comedian, in “The Love Habit.’’ Justin Abelard falls in love with Julie, the wife of an archi tect, and is seized with the “habit” of pursuing her at every’ opportunity to repeat his one and all-important speech in an effort to win her. 1 ‘ I love you, I want you, and I’m going to win you.” This phrase is the theme of this brilliant talking comedy. Margot Grahame, a new screen find, is the heroine. This picture is recommended as more suitable for adults. Excellent supports. Reserves at Morgan’s, near Theatre. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Metro-Goldwyn present Joan Craw ford, Pauline Frederick and Neil Hamilton in “This Modern Age” at the Victoria Theatre on Friday and Saturday, and matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. The screen’s most gorgeous girl in a story of modern love as up-to-the-minute as a flapper’s eyebrows. Moro suitable for adults. Excellent supports. Reserves at Morgan’s, near Theatre.