WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Camp Life. WESTPORT, September 16. The Minister of Employment in reply to a request from Mr H. E. Holland, that a uniform wage of 10/- per week should be paid at the single men’s camps, stated that thes e men are employed on piece work and that a number of them were earning more than 10/- per week. Th e Minister conveniently failed to make any reference to those who are darning considerably less! A worker at th,> Six Mile Camp recently stated -hat he received £1 6s 5d for 1611 hours, which works out at a. fraction over a penny per hour. The, highest sum earned, the man stated, represented a return of 2.67 d per hour. It looks, from the Minister’s statement as ii’ the Government intends, with unaltered firmness, to continue these awful conditions which are understood well only by those who arc compelled to live in the camps. Presessional Address. Mr H. E. Holland, in his anxiety to kee.pl in touch with his constituents am! keep them well informed as to the political situation will deliver a presessional address in the Town Hall on Monday next, when the DepuTy Mayor., Mr Menzies will oc.cnpv the chair. Mr Holland always eom.mamls a big hearing ami his talk on Monday in connection with the affairs, economic ami otherwise, of the country should prove a tonic these times. Golf. Under the auspices of the Westport Golf Club the qualifying round of the junior championship will, be played this week-end. The draw is as follows:— Ball v. Bradley. Rayl don v. Keesing. Sydenham v. Wood. Hammond v. Owles. Holdgatc v. Dallaston. De Tourettes v. McGhie. The first round of the senior championship will also take place. The d raw is: — Tjockey v. Walker. Met so n v. Phibbs. Lovell v. Stokes. Comerford v. Schadick. The ladies championshin’ final was played recently 1 and resulted in a win for Mrs Walker, who defeated Mrs Slee, one up. Unemployed Workers’ Movement. At a special meeting of the local branch of the Unemployed Workers’ Movement last evening, Mr R. Potter presided over a large attendance. The proposed new rates of pay were disussed at length, and the following resolution was unanimously carried: — “This meeting of unemployed workers strongly protests against the proposed new scheme, which proposes to lengthen working horrs without a corresponding increase in pay .and urges flip Unemployment Board to forward the full allocation this week.*' Interesting Lecture. Mr 11. E. Holland, at the Returnee Soldiers ’ Chib last evening, drew upon his big field of knowledge for the purpose of his address, for which he ook as his subject “Man. Ancient and Modern, in Social and Economic Evolution.’’ The speaker brought his listeners through the ages, and trailed in a highly interesting manner man’s social and economic development. The relationship of transmitted sensations and inherent characteristics from the days of savagers and barbarism was also well treated, and the lecture was of a highly educational value. At tin 1 conc'usio n the speaker, on the motion of Mr Watson, seconded by Mr Baseard, was accorded a hearty vote of thank's with acclamation. Hockey.

The Buller district championships were played yesterday under awful weather conditions, which were most unpleasant for the players and considerably interfered with the attendance. Rain fell incessantly throughout the day and the ground was is a sodden condition. Wesley (Westport) romped, away with both their games, against Kakas (Reefton) and Rangers (Millerton) by wide scoring margins. The results were: Wesley 6, beat Kaka 1. Rangers beat Karamea, 4-3. In the final the Westport ladies defeated Rangers by 7 goals to 1. A Town v. GoiiTitry men’s match resulted in a draw, both sides finding the net, on one occasion.

Technical High School. Mr .A. Hunter occupied the chair at last evening’s meeting of the Board of Managers of the Technical High School. A boys' employment scheme was discussed at length. The Director was of thp opinion that boys could le induced to attend woodwork and engineering classes on e day a week though it would not be fair to ask the instructors to work for nothing. The Department could be approached with a. view to securing assistance i n that direction. It was agreed that Mr

Metson compile a list of boys who were desirous of taking thc course The Director reported as follows: — The School resumed on Monday last, after three weeks’ holiday. The roll number is now 110. Forty-two pupils have entered for thc compulsory free place cxiami nation, to be licit l towards tin l end of November. 1 have had to mak e changes in the time table to cope with this examination and mem bers of the stall tire willingly pulling in extra work to give the. entrants a better chance. The grounds and bai'd ings are in good order after th P holidays. The football season has concluded. The boys’ team won the Phil lips Cup for the open third grade competition, hut were defeated for the Foote Shield in the town section. Owing to the present weak state of the team, 'and to the elx.j ense involved in travelling, I do not propose to challenge for the. Newman Shield, now iiekl by Hokitika District High School. The girls ’ hockey team played throughout the season, but finished last amongst th ( > competing teams. The basketball team, however, is having a successful run in the local competition. Manual training and evening classes resumed this -week. There are now no part time teachers engaged except one for the nurses’ class and one for the dressmaking classes. Only five evening school classes are now in operation; two dressmaking, one ivoodwork, one commercial and one English and arithmetic. The building is open at night only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the. woodwork shop on Fridays. I regret to state that Messrs Gothard and Taylor are still in hospital and wish them a speedy recov'■Ty. Arrangements are being made to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the School, by a re-union ball in the Friendly Socities’ Hall on Friday, iSeptember 30th. Tt is proposed to restrict admission to past and present. ' upils and their parents. I anticipate that the ball will be a great, success as "considerable enthusiasm has already been shown.” Mr Bird and Mrs Bell were appointed a. visiting committee for the ensuing month

Shipping. The Kaimai sails for Wellington tomorrow. The Kini is due this evening from Greymouth to complete loading for Napier. The Canopus and Gael are in port. The Kartigi is due early next week from, Grcymquth. Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all.—Advt. Morgan’s Pictures To-night at the Victoria Theatre United Artists present the musical comedy romance, “The Lottery Bride.’-’ starring Jeannette McDonald, John Garrick, Joe E. Brown and Robert Chisholm. It is a scintillating spectacle that takes bud in the peaceful beauty of a quaint town and blossoms in full radiance in the dazzling wastes of the North Country . Glorious music and brilliant acting arc reasons why this superb musical comedy romance provides smoe of thc most startling entertainment yet offered. Supports are: Sound News, Mickey Mouse Cartoon, ami George Sidpcy in a two reel Universal comedy. Prices 2/3 and 1/6, children 6d to the matinee. Trains to-day at 5.10 pin. and 10.30 p.m. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “The Shadow Between” is a Bri tish all talkie to be screened al the Victoria Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights. A gripping drama of love ami sacrifice, the cast- includes Godfrey Tearle, Kathleen O’Regan, Olga Lindo, etc. Excellent talkie supports.