WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent). The Mines. WESTPORT, September 19. Millerton, for th 0 second time during the past two years, has completed a lull pay of ten shifts. At a meeting of the Stockton Min ers’ Union, held yesterday, a proposal was read from the company agreeing to th e withdrawal of the ninetyfour notices of dismissal recently issued, ir work was resumed on Tuesday next. The matter was discussed and on being submitted to a vote of those present, 70 favoured acceptance of the terms and 52 recorded their votes against. Work at the colliery, as a result, will be resumed to-morrow, i The wages and conditions of the new agreement will operate. Denniston mine is still idle and the position since the Union rejected the agreement remains unchanged. The Westport Alain mine is still idle. New Relief Rates.

At a meeting of the Millerton branch of the U.W.M. held yesterday it was decided to strongly protest against the introduction of the proposed new rates of payment to relief workers. The meeting pledged themselves to oppose the proposal to the utmost.

A meeting of the Buller Unemployment Committee was held on Saturday. Delegates from all districts were unanimous in their consideration of the new scheme and it was decided to forward a strong protest to the Unemployment Board and Government, in ’•onnection with the matter. It was Ipso agreed to send a similar resolution to Mr 11. E. Holland ami ask for his co-operation in opposing the new [i-ates of pay. School of Mines. At. the usual meeting of the Council of the School of Alines held during Ihe week-end Air J. Bradley occupie I thu chair A motion of condolence to Mrs C. D. Betts on the death of her Iwisband was passed. Air A. 11. Kimball, Under-secretary for Alines wrote as follows:—“As you ar,., aware conrderable activity is taking place at Jhe present time in the gold mining industry, ami many persons ar e now | timing their attention to prospecting. In Colorado and other .mining districts in the United States the same activity is being shown, and accord injr to papers received from America, th ( > various schools are giving instruc tio ns to those who desire to go prospecting. Jn Denver City th ( . Sta’e schools have eight day courses. Use of gold pans, construct ion of placer 'machinery, geology, use of mercury, proper j roceduro for gold marketing, and instruction i n staking placer < lai,m.s are given and it is thought that some instruction on similar lines might, be. arranged for by you. sa.;once a fortnight. Will you kindly b*‘ good enough to carefully consider the matter and if possible, arrange for something on th, k lines indicated to be done. ’ ’ Mr J. Mcl’iudden, Director;, said

referring to the letter that h c > proposed delivering a lecture in th,,, near future and would take for his subjecj, “The faults of Prospectors.” The Chairm:iix was of the opinion that an actual demonstration of the nrethods of winning gold should be arranged.

It was unanimously decided that a lecture on the lines indicated by the Director be given on Saturday nextMr Powick, who was present asked the Council to accept a beautiful Morits Board, in I'olished Rimu, on which the names of the winners of the Powick Aledal could be inscribed annually. Mr Bradley thanked the? donor for his handsome gift, which, he was sure, would be appreciated by those who had gained mining honours, and would be an incentive to stud ents to take a keener interest in their studies. Mr J. C. Brown also ex'nrosS(»d his gratitude at Air Powick's action. The names already inscribed on the Board are: Geo. Canning. Alillorton. 1928; F. Liugard. Westport, 1929 ; J Smith, Denniston, 1930; and W. Davis. Granity, 1931. Truth About Russia. Major Pharazin, who is farming in a big way ip the North Island, recently returned from an extended tour of Russia. He is giving an account of his experiences in that country in many parts of New Zealand, and it Ts understood an effort is being made to induce him to include the Buller district in his itinerary. Shipping. Th.,, waterfront had a very quiet week-end. There wore no arrivals. The Union Company’s loading for th ( . week are:— Tuesday: Kartigi from Greymouth to complete for Auckland. Thursday: Kaimai for Wellington via Greymouth Boys’ Boxing Tournament. It was indeed a matter for regret that the public did not extend bigger patronage to the boys’ Boxing tournament on Saturday night. The attendance, was a poor expression of appreciation of the work of the organising* secretary, Mr F. O’Gorman, and i the Committee, who had. worked so

hard to make this sporting event a success. The programme was one of th p best seen in Westport for many a day and every one of the large number of bouts was well contested in which those present manifested the keenest ot interest. The standard o:i boxing, when compared with previous years was high and this could be attributed to the work of Messrs LO’Neil and Alee Dey, who had charge of training operations at St. Canice’s and State School respectively. Mr HE. Holland, whose assistance can always be relied up-on in the promotion of healthy athletic contests was pre -sent..and officially opened the tournament. Air F. Keating acted as timekeeper and Mr O’N-il, Greymouth, as releree. Messrs Wilmot (State School) and Watson (Technical School) also gave valuable assistance in th P conducting of the tournament. At the conclusion of the contests the trophies, were presented to the respective win-: ners by Dr. P. Foote. The results were:—

Class 4st 71bs to sst 31bs.—J. Collins (State) beat J. Todd (State), F. Goldsmith (St. Canice’s) beat E. Prout (State), G. Hawes (State) beat W. Fleming (State), A. Doncliff (State) beat W. Todd (State), R. Hawes (S) beat R. Mathewson (S), S. Crowe (S'), beat W. Barton (S).

Class 5.3 to 6st. —D. Kilkenny boat P. Adank. S. Mathewson boat J. Haw'kins, C. Thomas beat G. Barton. G. I Gray beat R. Watson, P. Casey beat Strack, C. Dalziell beat G. Davis. J. Craig beat R. Craig, G. Hawes beat Doncliff, F. Goldsmith beat S. Crowe. D. Kilkennv beat C. Tho.mas, G. Gray beat I. Mathewson. Casey beat Collins. Dalziell drew with Hogg, N. Comerford boat J. Comerford, J. Kilkenny beat K. Ryan, T. O’Gorman beat Cook, G,. Hawes beat F. Goldsmith. Gray beat D. Kilkenny. E. Hogg beat T». King, R. Hawes beat G. Hawes.

Funeral of the Late Mrs Bowden. Not alon,. to the immediate members of the family, but to a wide circle of friends, the death of Mrs Bowden occasioned much regret. Deceased «ame to New Zealand over 50 yea's ago and for a long period had resided in Westport. Yesterday the remains were conveyed to lh ( , Orawaiti Cemetery for burial, where at the graveside an impressive funeral service was conducted by Rev« Foxton and the singing of the hvnm “Th(*r ( . is a Land” was joined in by the large number of sympathisers present. The Seddon Shield.

The magnetic attraction which makes Rii'.l'V popular is the hovering possibil itv of tli r unexpected happening, ami this is what happened on Saturday, when Buller went down to Coast by 9 nine points to 3- Buller were firm favourites ami supporters who could not sei? them beaten gave three an-1 five points in for small wagers, just to have the extra bit of interest in the game. However they were beate.o ami without taking from the merits of the performances of the individun* players o n the Coast side it must oe admitted that- the performanc t . ot Fong was to a very material extent rcsponsibb* for the success of the visitors. Buller accepted their reverse in the best sporting spirit and can be depended upon to make a- serious of fort next season to regain their lost laurels. There is no squeal coming from them and all join heartily m congratulaling Coast on their wclldeserved win. As stated in this column before there is am.pj P reason to be proud of the performances of the Buller fifteen even though it does not fall to their lot to continue, wearing the uliai'npionship crown. Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits all. —Advt Morgan’s Pictures Paramount present Frederic March in the weirdest romantic story, “Dr. Jekyll and Air Hyde,” at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Tuesday) and Wednesday, and matinee Thursday at 2.30 p.m. This brilliant classic of a dual personality is adapted from the immortal story of Robt. Louis Stevenson. A gentleman and a lover! Brilliant, honoured young doctor whom all London worships. Yet ho has ideas a little ahead of his times, a little strange, ideas that class him as eccentric. Miriam Hopkins and Rose Hobart are in the featured roles. “Sound News” and “Screen Souvenirs” are. the supports. Popular prices 2/3 and 1/6. Reserves at Alorgan’s. WARNER BROS. SPECIAL. “The Alan Who Played God,” starring George Arliss, lias been specially booked for screening at the Victoria. Theatre on Thursday night. Friday and Saturday, and matinee Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Westport patrons are fortunate in being able to see such an early screening of this great attraction, as it is due for screening at Tiniaru the Wednesday after.