WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 30 April 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Meeting of Unemployed. WESTPORT, April 29. The usual weekly meeting pf tha members of the local branch of the L.W.M. was held last night. Mr Clark occupied the chair and there was a big attendance. Mr Parfitt, who had been deputed to interview the Police Department and Borough Council in connection with the proposed demonstration on Monday next, intimated that the Sergeant had no objection to the demonstration, and that the Victoria Square would be available for a similar purpose. The report was received us satisfactory, and it was decided to advise the Borough and County Engm cers that no men would be available for relief work on May Day. In reply to a statement that surplus alio cations had been returned to ‘Welling ton, Air Parfitt mentioned that he had made enquiries regarding the matter mid was satisfied that no monies ha«l been returned to Wellington since last December. Mr Clark submitted a re port upon the town members of the [Hospital Board in connection with relief for extreme cases of hardship amongst the unemployed. The men*, tiers of the Board present accorded the deputation a sympathetic hearing and promised that any applications Irom deserving families would receive every consideration. The report was adopted In reply to a question the Secretary stated that no reply had been received from the Millerton Branch regarding arrangements for Monday’s demonstration, and it was decided, on receipt of same, to post notices at the Borough and County yards setting out. details of the celebrations. Acting on the suggestion of Air Holland, a depur - tion consisting of Messrs Clark and Parfitt was appointed to interview the authorities with the object of getting the pay day altered from Monday to Saturday. It was also agreed Jhat the B.R.U. he requested to grant free admission to football matches tn une-m 1 ployed men on production of their membership card of the I’.W.M. The Secretary was instructed to write t<; Air C. Walsh with a view to enrol ment of members of the Union in Cap** Foul wind district. It was decided t<» hold the next meeting of the Branon on Alonday May 9. Hospital Board Elections The nominations for seats on the Hospital Board closed at noon to-daj with Mr Schadiek, returning officer. For the five vacancies eleven nominn (ions have been received. That th*' variouus miners’ organisations nave sufficient reasons to impel tlTe,m to seek direct representation on that important body is indicated by the fact that, candidates have been put forward for [four seats. The medical associations ticket will comprise Messrs R. Finlay son (nominated by Alessrs T. Burch field and 11. Stanley), A. Wathey (nominated by Afessrs T. Whittle and 11. Laurie), T. Cox (nominated by Messrs R. McGhie and Stockton Afedical As sooiation), Ivor Tyler (also nominated by R. AfcGhie and Stockton Medical Association). Other nominations are: Messrs J. Niven, J. Powell, AV. Ale Intyre, R. Hawes, L. Cafmino, J. Griffiths and 11. Baker.

County Council Nominations. The nominations for the nine ridings embraced by the County Council also closed to-day. Contests will only take place in three districts. The Miners’ Organisation will be represented by Messrs T. Cox- (Mokihinui Riding). Ivor Tyler (Ngakawau Riding), am. A. Wathey (Waimangaroa Riding) The first-named will be opposed by Air J. Niven, the present Chairman of the County Council and Air D. Q. O’Brien In the Ngakawau Riding, Mr Tylc: will be opposed by three candidates. Messrs J. Griffiths, L. Carmine and D Kerr. Only Two have been nominated for the Waimangaroa Riding, where Air Wathey will have a straight oul fight with the present member, Ali Hawes. The following have been returned unopposed: Alillerton, Hon. W Mclntyre; Wareatea North, Air .1. Snodgrass- Charleston, MrJ. 11. Powell; Lyell. Mr DeTlavedona; Karamea, Air 11. Baker,- Wareatea South, Air i). A rcher. Supreme Court. The local branch of the Law Society is making every effort, owing to tin’ heavy calendar to have the next sitting of the Supreme Court held in West port instead of at Greymouth. The list, of Westport business includes two civil actions, one appeal from a Magistrate’s decision, one defended crim inal case, two divorces, and two bankruptcy applications, and it is contend ed that if the wishes of the society are not complied with, it will be necessary for thirty witnesses to travel to Greymouth. 'Mr H. E l . Holland, who interviewed the Minister in connection with the matter, has sent the follow in -wire to TVIr A. A. Wilson, solicitor n f Westport: “The Alinister advises me that, the matter of the Court sittings is wholly eon trolled by th* judges, and that lhe Government has no power to interfere. He will receive a deputation, but intimates

that he could only report what he has told me. Consequently his opinion is that the deputation would be wasting both time and money in coming.'' Ali Wilson sent a further wire to Mr Holland as follows:—“If AVestport busi noss for nest sittings held at Grey mouth is not dealt with here at least 30 witnesses, parties and counsel will find it neeessary to travel to Greyniouth. Can you arrange deputation to meet Minister on Monday next?” The deputation will probably consist ol Messrs H. E. Holland and Black M’s.P., Hon. Mr Mclntyre and Air Fagan, and Mr Harkness (Mayor oi Westport). Hockey. An attractive bill comprising four senior (two ladies and two gents) games was set down for disposal yesterday. The weather was fine the hitendance fair, and the play of high order. In the Ramblers v. Westport ladies game the former gave a good display, and at no stage left the issue in doubt. Their combination was splendid and at times they displayed perfect passing, which resulted in the defence being often beaten and four goals were scored, whilst 'Westport | failed to find the net. The scorers were, Aliss Stevens (2), Miss Sherlock -.nd Aliss Vincent.

I In the second ladies’ game, the Technical School girls were no match for ■ the more experienced Wesley team, | and were defeated by five goals to nil A feature of the game was the exhiiu i tion of goal-keeping given by Aliss (Johnson, the students’ custodian, which was voted one of the best seen on the Square. In the United A. v. Wesley men’s game, play was not of former standard, hut the former asserted a superiority, and won by three goals to one St. John’s fared disastrously in their match with United B, being defeated by nine goals to 2. The Unite! team gave considerably improved display on previous showings. Shipping. There were no movements to record in port yesterday. The Canopus sailed this morning for Auckland The Rata is due to-day from Nelson. The Totara and Komita, the formefrom Wellington and the latter iron' ■Greymouth arc also due to-day. Rifle Shooting. I The local Rifle Club brought, the season to a close recently when the finul of the chief competition was won by Rifleman Griffiths with Rifleman Jor dan securing second position. I Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome , awaits all. —Advl.

Morgan’s Pictures At the Victoria Theatre to-nigiit (Saturday), also’at the matinee to-day at 2.30, Joan Crawford is featured in the Aletro romance, “This Modern Age,’ recommended by the Censor a-s more suitable for adults. As the mother in this picture Pauline Frederick sits at no fireside but gets out and makes whopee with the youngsters. In fact, the excellent drama of the piece revolves around the indignation of daughter Joan when suitor Neil Hamilton tells her: “I love you —but your mother’s reputation!” News Reels, Cartoon and Charlie Chase two reel comedy. Popular prices 2/3 and 1/6. Reserves at Morgan’s. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. William Fox presents Frank Albertson, 11. B. Warner, Sharon Lynn, Joyce Compton and a splendid cast of supporting stars in “Wild Company” az the Victoria Theatre on Monday and Tuesday. A dynamic story of flaming youth and a prodigal son who became involved in a robbery and murder as the result of keeping wild company Excellent talkie supports. Popular prices 2/3 and 1/6. Reserves at Morgan ’s.