WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 23 September 1932, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent). Horse Owners Meet. WESTPORT, September 22. The annual meeting of the Buller Owners, Breeders and fc Trainers Association was held last evening, Mr !’• Keating presiding over a good attendance of members. The President, in th e course of his annual report, said the Association had accomplished much good work during the past year which was appreciated by trotting men in the Buller district. The Association was responsible for getting a revision of track charges and the matter of transport of horses to Westport was now receiving attention. Quotes had been received for supply of horse feed, but it was generally thought that last year’s arrangements were quite satisfactory. Mr FoY, of the Canterbury Association, stated Mr Keating, expressed his pleasure at flic progress the Westport body were making. A strong Association would command respect from chibs and it was reasonably thought that their co-opera-tion in drawing up programmes etc., would bo welcomed. Regarding shoeing, the President mentioned that Mr Ingram of Grey.mouth, would arrange to visit Westport if his services were required. The training track at the galloping course was nearing comple lion and the provision which had beer, secured as a result of the activities of

the Association would bp of inestim able value to trainers. The report was adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr F. Keating; Vice-President, Mr J. Fairburn; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. Roche, Management. Committee, Messrs Peterson. F. Lynch, J. Spillane, ;? Durnin, G. Kearns, A. O’Neill. J Rochi'; Hon. Auditor. Mr W. Peterson. It was agreed that Management Committee should meet on t.h e first Thur.udav in each month. A vote of thanks! was passed to the firm of Trist and Small for presentation of whips which i had been won by Mr Frank Scott.

Tn appreciation of the efficient manner in which Mr Parkinson carried out the secretarial duties, he was voted the sipn of two guineas.. The meeting sympathised with Mr J. R Simpson in flip loss he sustained, and trotting generally, by the death of his two horses, Groat Palm and Nelson Palin. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting. Whippet Racing. The following acceptances have been received for th PI whippet races to be conducted under the auspices of the local Club at Patterson Park racecouse during the week-end:— Maiden Plate', 150 yards.—D. Th ouijas *s Peter Pan (rod) 4yds, J. Raynor’s Great Scott (White) 9, J. Brad ley’s Buc.kshco (blue) 8, A. Bradley s Bonnie 801 l (green) 13. Lightweight Handicap, 200yds. First Heat: W. Kissoll’s The Rnmpty (red) 23yds, J. Raynor’s Flying Cloud (white) 30. A. Marr’s Bon Rose (blue) 27. Second Heat: A. Bradley’s Bonnie Bell (rod) 30yds, J. McManus’s Awarua (white) 27, Mrs Paul’s T.ady Paul (blue) 27. D. Thomas’s Bronze Engle (green) 28. Puppy Nursery, 30 yards (all off scratch).—Mrs Paul’s St. Hames, D. Robertson’s Carillion, Mr J. Huddle* ston’s Ladv Valeric, J. Bradley s Bill) Open Handicap. 200 yards.—First Heat: D. Thomas’s Peter Pan (red) 30yds, E. Marr’s Cedar’s TTorp (white) 30. Mrs Paul’ o Lady Paul (blue) 27, J. Bradley’s Buckshoe (green) 30. Second Heat: J. McManus’s Springbov (red) 25yds, M. Dowd's Bobby (white) 29, A. Marr’s Sunshine (blue; 26. Paul Challenge Cup, 200 yards (all dogs off 30yds)—-F. Keating’s Flying Buck (red), A. Marr’s Sunshine (white), W. Kissoil > The Runipty (blue), IM. Dowd’s Bobby (green). Buller v. Wellington. The decisive win of the Wellington toaring team in their game against Marlborough will giVe added interest to the remaining fixtures in th,., Scddon Shield districts. The Buller team to f play Wellington next Saturday b as been selected as follows: —Graham, V. Greer, E. Holder, C. Jones, N. Lamont, D. s. Loder, A.’Reid, S. Lowther, G. Orman, J. W. McNeight, RGilsennart, G. Jack. V. Goodall, L. Doherty. 'Em erg: AV. Higgins. J. Caldwell. J. Hill is not available owing to knee injuries. The Wellington side appears to be a eaiefully selected one and their opening per forma nee leaving little room for questioning their ability to produce good football. The game versus Bub ler is looked forward to with the keen

• ■st of interest and a big attendance is expected at. Victoria Square on Satin day. It is more than probable that flip visitors will try to return to VVellington with (he boast of having defeated the best football talent on

the Coast, but the friendly invaders will have to enjoy an enormous amount of luck to go back home with that distinction. They will hav e to meet on Saturday, a team that includes a forward line that would hold their own with any provincial side, and although they lost their winning form in the games versus Canterbury and West Coast, they can be relied upon on Saturday to fully extend the visitors. The only alteration in the side that playe.l against AVest Coast will b e , the inclusion of Lamont as second fiveeight. Holder takes his old position at centre and the wingers will be Greer and Jones. Hill, owing to the injury to his is not available. The match should prove an exceptionally interesting one, and as the conditions at present indicate good weather for the week-end, the attendance at the game should be of big proportions. Scott’s Anniversary. The Orange Hall was well filled last evening whyu the centenary of the death of Sir Walter Scott was fittingly celebrated under th e auspices of the local Caledonian Society. Mr JNichol, M.A.. was the chief speaker. A dance was also held for which the music was supplied by Mrs Curtis ’ orchestra. Messrs 11. Sutherland and G. Blair acted as M’s. C. The following contributed vocal items during the evening: Messrs G. Blair, J. Cullen, R. Shanks. P. Struthers anej. Miss Estelle Ballantyne. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Ballantyne.

Shipping. The Gael left Wellington last nigh’ for this port. The Kuimai arrived last night and i" announced to sail to-morrow for Greymouth to complete loading. The Kartigi sails to-day for New Plymouth and Auckland. The Ratu is due here to-morrow from Greymouth to complete loading * n r Wanganui. P.osition at Denniston. In ie ply to a. telegram from the D nnistou Miners’ Union to lion. McIntyre, which intimated that distress was acute on the Hill, and which contained a request for immediate relief for school children the following telegram was received from the Chairman of ill- 1 Buller Hospital Board: “Buller Hospital Board can take no responsibi'itv for distress arising out of industrial disputes, but the relief of special cases of dire distress will be considered, provided satisfactory assurances are given that all expenditure in that, connection is refunded to Buller Hospital Board by Denniston Miners’ Union, within three months.” Andy Phillips is now at the Sergeant’s Hill Hotel, where a welcome awaits ail. —Advt. Morgan’s Pictures

To-night at the Victoria Theatre Warner Bros, present the famous actor. George Arliss, in a modern story of real life, “The Man Who Played God,” which is undoubtedly his supremo achievement to date. In this picture he plays the role of an internationally famous musician, whoso wizardry with melody places the world at his feet. He is adored by men, numbering even kings among the thousands subject to the wonder of his music. Years will not dim the glory of his greatest triumph. “The Man Who Played God” will be screened for two more nights—to-night (Friday) ami Saturday, also at a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 p.m., thus giving patrons of Westport and district an opportunity to see this splendid attraction, it is due for screening at Timaru on Wednesday, 28th, so patrons, don’t miss the Westport screening. There are excellent supporting subjects. Popular prices 2/3 and 1/6, children 6d to the matinee on Saturday afternoon. Trains on Saturday 5.10 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. Book scats early at Morgan’s, near Theatre.