WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 18 August 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

Technical High School. (Our Own Correspondent.) WESTPORT, August 17. At the annual meeting of the Board of Managers of the Technical High School, Mr J. H. Harkness was. unanimously re-elected chairman. Votes of thanks were accorded »the Education Department for the additional grant of £250 to the Nelson Education Board for assistance in obtaining a grant for woodwork equipment, and to Betts Motors for the gift .of an air compressor. It ws'is decided to ask Dr. Hansen, principal of Christchurch Technical College, to bring forward remits sent in from the Board to the annual Technical Education Conference. Accounts totalling £55 45s 7d were • passed for payment. Messrs Todd, Bell, .Tope and Hunter were reappointed a grounds committee, and Messrs Taylor and Robertson as next

visiting committee. The Principal, Mr Metson, reported that the roll number was 123. About 16 pupils are sitting this year for the university examinations. and one for the school certificate. The record of attendances of members of the Board at eleven ordinary meetings was as follows:— Mr Harkness, present 9, absent with leave 3. without leave 0; Mrs Bird 11, 1,0; Mr Jope 12, 0,0; Mr Hunter 7,3, 2; Mr Bell 10, 0,2; Mr Snodgrass 7,0, 5; Mr Robertson 10, 1,1; Mr Taylor 8, 3,1; Mr Bruning 9,1, 2; Mr Todd 9,3, 0; Mr Parfitt 9, 1. 2; Mr Mumni (country member) 8,0, 4. In addition Messrs Bell, Parfitt and Bruning were present at a special meeting which lapsed for want of a quorum. 'l’he report was received. Gift Afternoon. Very encouraging success marked the gilt afternoon held yesterday in the Labour Rooms, under the of the Holland Memorial Hall Com mil tee. The proceeds of these func lions are exclusively earmarked to assist the big bazaar which the Committee intends conducting at Christmas and for the holding of which the Theatre Royal has been pencilled for the 21st, 22nd and 24th December. The gift afternoons are held on the second Thursday in each month, and Dre proving very popular. Many new faces were seen at yesterday's function and some very useful articles were donated for the bazaar stalls. The gathering were the guests of the Ladies’ Social Committee, and a very pleasant time was spent. During the afternoon several competitions from which much fun was derived were held and the following contributed vocai items: Miss Betty Marr, recitation, “Little Green Tiki,’’ and,for an encore gave “I couldn’t help, could I?”; .Miss Patty Ryan recited “The Tui ” and also took part in a dance with Miss Eileen Casey; Master Bryan Ryan sang “Ramona.” and responded to an encore with “My Blue Heaven’’; Mrs Mather sang “Sing Me an Irish Song’’; Mesdames Higman and Bird gave a much appreciated character sketch; Mrs W. Coll'ins sang “'Phe Sunshine of Your Smile’’ and for an encore sang with gusto “Stop Your Tickling, Jock’’; Mrs Adams gave a beautiful rendition of “ Tosti’s Good-bye’’ and for an encore sang “Just a Little Love, a Little Kiss”; Mrs C. Collins was heard to advantage in “Flow Gently, Sweet Afton’’; Mrs Me Kin lay gave a butterlyfly dance; Alesdames AV. Qollins, C. Collins, J. Adams, A. Spencer, M. Robinson and T. McKinlay were deservedly applauded for a neatly-executed poi dance; Miss Jean Dornan gave a clever exhibition of what it was possible to do “AVhen in a Corner”; Mrs Robinson sang “Take Me Baek to Mathew.” Mrs Curtis presided at the piano.

Rowing. There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Kawatiri Rowing Club held last evening. Tn the unavoidable absence of (he President, Air Enright, the chair was taken by Mr W. Craddock. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mr .1. H. Enright; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Dailey, Messrs J. Bird, F. R. Wood, W. Scanlon, F. Keating, A. W. .Henley, G. D. Campbell, J. Scanlon, W. Nahr, A. Colvin, F. 'Terry, A. Craddock, A. S. Dalton, AV. T. Slee, J. Kilkenny, AV. P. Smith, F Rasmussen and J. Brown; Club Captain, Mr AV. Craddock; Deputy Captain, Mr J. AVoodward; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr R. Blair; Assistant Secretary, Mr A. Bradley; General Committee, Messrs R. ’Holdgate, E. Harding, L Friend, J. Corbishley, J. Brown, A. Jones and J. S. Allen; Sole Selector, Mr T. H. Niven; Hon. Auditor, Mr P. Struthers; Starter, Mr A. Bradley; Judge, Mr A. Haig. It was decided to appoint Mr C. J. Atkin a lite member of the Club, in recognition of his many past services. The only othei life members are Messrs AA. Campbell and R. Atkinson. A recommendation was forwarded to the new committee to consider the purchase of a convertible pair-oared boat. New inenibeis elected were Messrs J. McNamara and E. Brown. Mr A. Haig was elected, an honorary member of the Club. Ihe annual report and balance sheet were adopted as satisfactory. Bowler Honoured.

At the Bowling Chib Pavilion last evening there was a large gathering of <dub members, who assembled to farewell Mr L. AVatt, who is shortly leaving the district. Following the loyal toast, Mr A. Morley proposed “The Guest of the Evening.” He re-

ferred to the loss Mr AVatt’s departure would be to bowling and to the Westport Club in particular. Other speakers who joined in complimentary references to Mr AVatt were Messrs Head, Farr, Strufners, Brown, Stevens, Green, Hart, PoweTl, Druery, Sara, Lee, Knight, Broadwith, Caldwell, Neill, Smith, Lynch, Moore and Mullan. Mr AVatt suitably replied. Other toasts honoured were: “Kindred Sports,’’ “The Ladies,” “The President.’’ During the evening vocal items and. community singing added to the enjoyment of the function. Unpleasant Weather. Heavy rain, accompanied by a very cold snap, have been the order for the past few days. Wind and other etherical deities have joined in the conditions and altogether Westport has experienced a rough time. The sun this morning is making its ’way through the clouds in patches, but the sky is still overcast. All hockey fixtures had to be postponed yesterday, and the Buller representative basketball team were also to have a practice, but this was also spoilt. Albion Cup Fixture cancelled. The Albion Cup fixture which was to take place on Sunday at Waimangaroa between United and Old Boys, been cancelled owing to the former side being unable to muster a team as a result of several players being on the injured list.

Wrestling—Tuesday’s Bout. Westport wrestling fans are fortunate in being able to see Dean Detton in action on Tuesday next at the Theatre Royal for I am informed that every Association in New Zealand is insistently demanding the matching of this wonderful wrestler (writes “Hammerlock”). There is not much necessity to say much of Detton. You al! know him. His thrilling contests with Walker and Meyer, and his final triumph in extending the world-famed Dan Koloff to the full distance of eight rounds with only one fall against him. Detton is a pupil of Gus Sonnenburg, the greatest exponent of flying tackles in the world. He is indeed a chip off the old block. He has a charming personality and will quickly win favour with AA’estport fans. Car) Stenning hails from Soutn Africa and apart from reports from New Zealand headquarters little m

known of him. Each man is tried out in private test before sent out on the circuit, and Dan Koloff tried him out. His verdict was, “This boy will sur‘prise you.’’ That’s the only information the local Association has so far. You can depend on it that no duds will be released to meet the high clas< men in New Zealand at present. Carl has to make good and his bout with Detton on Tuesday next will give him his opportunity to show his wares. He won’t have Io carry the wrestling to Detton as he would with Walker. Dea l will make him go from the first gong. The New Zealand Wrestling Arena shows that 25 Associations are asking for bouts every week and with the men available it is impossible to meet the demands. Those Associations that can give -ret urns to the men have the greatest claim. 1 hope that Westport fans will rally round the banners next Tuesday. A good house strengthens the hands of our Association in getting bouts. Golf. The following is the draw for the qualifying round of IS holes for the Junior Championslyp, to be played this week-end, under the auspices or the Westport Golf Club:—Dallaston and Morley, Finch and Owles, Hammond and Slocombe, Allen and Hawke, Bradley and Bundle, Herdman a»n! Stevens, Young and AVinstone, McNamara and Tonks, Morris and Hughes, de Tourettes and Phibbs. Personal. The following local young ladies are taking part in the Greyniouth Competitions: Misses F. Lee, E. Franklin, P. Ryan, P. Methven and M. Kilkenny. Messrs AV. T Slee and J. AV. Curtis are visiting Christchurch. Mr F. McHerron left yesterday for Christchurch, where his marriage to Miss J. Marshall will take place. Shipping. The Alexander and Rata arrived in port yesterday. 'The Omana is held up outside, but is expected to make port to-day. The Titoki and To Aroha are both due from Wellington to-day.

Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. “Flying Down to Rio” is melody that sweeps down heaven’s twinkling pathway in this year’s most exciting revels. Dolores del Rio is the star in “Flying Down to Rio,’’ R.K.O. Radio’s great musical extravaganza at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Saturday), and matinee this afternoon ar 2.30, supporting artists being Gene Raymond, Paul Roulieu, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, and a bevy of beautiful girls in songs and dances. Vincent Youmans is credited with every melody in the film, including the theme song, “Flying Down to Rio,” a booming, thundering symphony of power inspired by an airplane ride; “Music Make Me,” a popular novelty number; and two new tangos, “Cairoea” and “Orchids in the Moonlight.” The last two, played by orchestras, are hailed as the greatest dance hits in many years. It is re-. commended for adult audiences. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Joe E. Brown will keep you laughing when you see him on Monday and* Tuesday in “Son of a Sailor,” the happiest salt that ever sailed the seven seas. Approved for Universal Exhibition. AVhen we introduce you to the great savings in to-day’s issue you’ll sail right in! After all none of us ever outgrow our desire for real bargains. AVell there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t have them, because Gibbard’s are still to the fore with low prices and good values. Read their advertisement entitled “Pick Me Up”! ’