WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 3 May 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

cOur Own Correspondent.) Poultry—No Country Shows. WESTPORT, May 2. At a meeting of the local Poultry Club, correspondence was read from the Granity and Waimangaroa Clubs, intimating that, the clubs in those districts had reluctant iy decided to cancel their Shows this year. The meet’ng expressed regret at the decision and hoped the shows would be held in 1933, more especially because several chain pionships had been allotted to the country clubs. It was decided to ask the parent Association to transfer the championships to the Westport body this year. The Chairman, Mr Pain, anj the / Secretary, Mr Gear, addressed the meeting and asked the members for their whole-hearted co-operation in making this year’s Show a big .success. Buller Rugby Union.

At the usual weekly meeting of the Buller Rugby Union. Mr F. Keating oc< upped the chan. It was agreed that selections submit the names of players for inclusion in the South Island team before the 21« t instant. The meeting decided to admit all unemployed workin's to Club matches at half price on production of unemployment ticket. A Martifi was transferred from Senior to Junior Gtrade. Permission was granted to add the names of S. Lowther and A. Richards), to United Senior list. That dates submitted by Westport Union for fixtures, was agreed to with the ’exception of July 2nd, at Greymouth a..d a request be made to have the latter date altered to July 9th. S. Caldwe 1 was transferred from Senior to R’val Juniors. It was decided to ad

vise Ngakawau Club that a uniformity of scrummage formation was desirable. It was agreed that Rival Seniors play e r be suspended until June 6th, for baj language used to the referee, after the game with Mokihinui. The Star Club to be advised that they cannot play L. Doherty 'until a clearance from Ngakawau Club is issued. It was decided as a result of a protest from Old Boys to ask the Piratte Club to subm't certi ficates otf ages of the following player-;: Martin, Bernard, Patterson and Oldham. A»- request for re-arrangement of fixtures from Ranger Club was not entertain,'d but it was agreed to alter the Senior fixture to be played at Mokihinui on May 7th. It was decided to ask the Referees’ Association to conduct a blackboard demonstration of the new rules at the Drill Shed o n the sth instant. It was agreed to ask the Borough Council .to arrange for the

e ec*ion of Hood lights at the Square for the couw n (’nee of th*'sc desiring to I rain in the evenings. Customs Returns. The Customs returns for the local por.t for hist month were as follows:— ( ustoms duty £526 6s 7d; beer duty, £406 4s. The figures for the corresponding month of last year were: Customs £743 Ils Id; beer duty. £402 19s R'.iaby Fixtures The following fixtures have been arranged foi Saturday next May 7th: — Rivals v. Rovers on Victoria Square, ot 1.15 p-m. Referee. H. Casey; Uniteds v. Old Boys on Victoria Square at 2.45 p.m. Referee. A. S. Dalton:; Stars v. Ngakawau at 2.45 p.m T..(‘feree Mr J. 'liplady; Rangers v. Mokihinui, at Mokihinui, at 2.45 p.m. Referee, H. E. G( ar. Junior Shield: Stars v. Pirates at Trotting Track at 2.45 p.m. Referee, F. Donaldson; Rivals v. Stockton at Trotting TravK. at 2.45 pm. Referee. •J. Gray; Ngakawau v. Old. Boys al Trotting Track, at 1.15 pm Referee W, .Marshall; Rangers v. Westport at Trotting Track, at 1.15 p.m. Referee, V. Smith; Birchfield v. Rovers, at Gran ity, at 1.15 p.m Referee, R Kelly. Third Grade, Phillips’ Chip: Pirates v. Rangers, a t Millerton, at 1.15 p.m. Referee, R. Graham; Stars v. Tech n cal School on latter’s ground, at 1.15 p.m. Referee, A. Dellaway; Old Boys, a bye. Old Resident Passes. Through the death of Mr P. Roselli, which took place yesteiday, the district has lost one’of its most respected citizens. Deceased had reached an advanced age and hrn name has been associated with the Coast for dose on 60 years, during which period he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He leaves two sons and a daughter, to whom the sympathy of all will be given. The funeral took place to-day- at Orawa’ti Cemetery and was well attended.

Shipping. The Kini is expected to-day to load for Bluff and Dunedin. The Totara is due on Wednesday. The Komata is expected o n Thursday from Wellington. The Kaponga is expected to sail from Lyttelton on Tuesday for this port.

Soccer—Denniston Defeats Millerton. Denniston Rangers and Millerton Al] .B acks met on the Domain at Millerton yesterday, and after a great game, which attracted a b'g attendance, Denniston won by four goals to one. A strong wind blowing across + he ground considerably interfered with the plav.

Stockton Post Mistress Weds Miss Cathy Dixon, formerly Post Mistress Uf Stockton, was married on Saturday at the Catholic Church, Gran

ity, to Jim (Chinky) Callaghan, tlie well-known Millerton footballer. An elaborate reception was later held at thj.e residence of !the bridegroom’s parents. May Day At Millerton.

The mine is idle to-day, Monday, and all residents have signified their intention Jto participate in the demonstration to be held at Westport. Tho usual picture entertainment has been arranged for the children, but the dance th s year will not be held. Personal.

Miss Violet Finiayson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Finlayson, Millerton, hm? been appointed Post Mistress at Stockton, in place of Miss Dixon, who wa« recently married. Relief Refused.

The Millerton miners, through their relief committee, macp‘ appPcation recently to the Hospital Board for relief, but their request was definitely refused. The Secretary of th? Boarj and other members were sympathetic, but the Chairman was of the opinion that, those who were granted react' last week should not require any on the following one, a iid suggested that the men should ask the Coal Company for an advance on their wages. One man approached the Company in this d rection, but was definitely refused. The matter was discussed at a special meeting of the Union, and the Chairman’s action was strongly condemned. A further meet ing was held later, which was attended by over 200, anj a representative gathering of ladies was present. It was finally decided to co-operate with the unemployed at Wes'tport on May Day. The of Committee was instructed to get in touch with the members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board the result of the deputation to be cop veyed to the assembled miners at th<* Victoria Square May Day. All the mines in the Buller district, are idle to-day. A big gathering from M llerton is expected in town, where a monster demonstration has been arranged to be held. The relief workers in Westport are also idle. Down Tools Policy. At a spec’al meeting of the Stockton .Union, held yesterday, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:-- “ I hat w e agree to a down tools policy of all miners in New Zealand, in th« event of any attempt to impose another wage cut or interfere with the pay ment of the minimum wage.” Hospital Board Elections. Mr R. Finlayson, the nominee of the Millerton Medical Association, for a seat on the Hospital Board, addressed the ratepayers at Stockton yesterday morning, and the Millerton ratepayers i n the evening. At both meetings, ho was accorded a great hearing and given every assurance of unanimous support. Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all. —Advt. Morgan’s Pictures This (Tuesday) evening at the Victoria Theatre, William Fox presents the tense dramatic story, “Wild Company.” The plot reveals the misadventure of a modern youth, son of a rich man and a reformer, who becomes intrigued with a beautiful night club entertainer, who exercises a fascinating influence over him and who, eventually involves him in a robbery and murder for which he is tired and convicted. Tie is not an actual participant in the crime, but becomes enmeshed in it by circumstances. Frank Albertson, IT. B. Warner, Sharon Lynn, Joyce Compton are the featured players. Excellent supports. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “The Stronger Six” is a British all talking drama for screening at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. A powerful love story with plenty of fast action. Colin Clive, well remembered for his brilliant portrayal of “Stanhope” in “Journey’s End,” occupies the stellar role as a young newly-married husband fighting desperately against a rival, for the love of his wife. Adrienne Allen is the charming heroine. Excellent supports.