WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 21 August 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Labour Day will be Busy. For some years past the celebrations on Labour Day have been limited, but on this year’s occasion efforts are being made to make it a memorable one. A thoroughly representative committee with Mayor .hick Kilkenny at the wheel are in charge of arrangements, and providing the weather clerk discards his watering can for the occasion a day out of the bag is assured. The proceeds will be devoted to augmenting the Holland Memorial Building Fund. The Committee met yesterday morning at the Labour Rooms. The Mayor, Mr Kilkenny, was in the chair, and those present were: Mrs Ryan, Messrs IL McKeown, T. Shaw, F. Keating, M. Moore, W. Woodcock, A Spencer, W. O’Neill, A. Dey, A. Ridsdale, and T. Parfitt. Messrs W. Woodcock and P. Ryan were appointed joint secretaries. An apology, for non-attendance was read from Mr W. Sherlock. Vartious attractions for Labour Day were discussed, but the programme was not definitely decided! upon. A committee was chosen to makei a thorough canvass of the town with a view to including chopping contests for valuable prizes. It is also probable that dancing contests will figure on the list of attractions. The Westport A A.will co-operate, and the local Gymnastic Club will also give a. display. It was agreed that both the Municipal and Salvation Army Bands be requested to take part in a procession with which the day’s proceedings will open up. Invitations are to be extended to Messrs O’Brien and Webb, M ’s.P.. to be present. 'l’he Mayor, with Mrs Ryan and Mr O’Neill, were appointed a publicity committee. The next meeting of the committee will be held on Sunday morning next, at 10 o’clock, in the Labour Rooms.

Successful students. The following Westport and Granitv students were successful at the recent examinations ron<luc((*d bv Dr. T.yon, Trinity College of Music:— Licentiate; Joan M. Mail - , Oman M. Costello (Convent of Mercy). Associate: Estelle M. Ballantyne, Pauline M. Slowey (Convent). High Local: Valmai M. Phipp c (Miss A. R. Payne, A.T.C.L.) Advanced Senior; Eunice Pullar (Hons.), Evelyn Wall (Hons.) (Convent). Senior; Irene A. Kerr (Mrs Huntley Spencer), Mary Scanlon (Hons.), Estelle M. Ballantyne (Convent). Intermediate: Dulcie Smallholme, Joan Curtis (Mrs McKinlay), Lola Dent (Miss I). Taylor, L.T.C.L.), Elsa Franklin (Hons.) (Convent), Clare N. Molony (Miss A. R. Payne, A.T.C.L.) Junior; Rubina A. Salter (Hons.), Roberta M. Mitchell (Hons.), Norma D. West • (Hous.), Mavis E. Burrell (Hons.) (Mrs McKinlay), Joyce Harder (Convent), Wallace K. Stace (Miss A. R. Payne, A.T.C.L.'), Marion 1. Longstaff (Hons.), Aunie R. Rosk vist (Mrs Huntley Spencer), Stella Stella Chapman (Hons.) (Mrs T. S. Brock). Preparatory: Gladys Tregurtha, Jea-i Golding (Miss D. Taylor. L.T.C.L.',, June Kelly (Hons.), Bruce Sizer (lions.) (Convent). First Steps: Shirley E. Bryan (Hons.), June Brewer (Hons.), Agnes M. Cumming (Mrs McKinlay), Josephine Enright (Hons.) (Convent). Initial: Lorine Hennessy (Hons.) (Mrs Huntley Spencer), Peter Keesing (Hons.) (Convent), Maxwell Taylor (Miss D. Taylor, L.T.C.L.) Labour Matters. The usual weekly meeting of the local branch of the Labour Party was held last evening. Proceedings opened with a debate, the subject being "Limitation of Population.” Mr Ridsdale was in the chair. Mr Jackson was the chief speaker and a general discussion followed. Mr Woodcock then took the chair. A letter was read from Mr Forbes formally acknowledging receipt of tin* Branch’s protest against the new tariffs and stating the matter would be given attention. A meeting of the Holland Memorial Hall Committee was held subsequently, Mr O’Neill presiding. The following executive was appointed to deal with the building of the HalL Mrs Ryan, Messrs O’Neill, Woodcock, Adams, Adank, Bird, Higman and Sherlock. A report in connection with a men’s working bee was held over to next meeting. It was agreed to present a flashlight photo of the ball to each of the mannequins who took part in the fashion parade, and votes of thanks were passed to all who assisted in making the ball such a great success. The Secretary reported that the funds in hand were now approaching the £6OO figure.

Ball Balance Sheet. At last evening’s meeting the Secretary, Mrs Ryan, submitted the following balance sheet in connection with the recent Memorial Ball: —Expenditure: Hall rent, £8 13s 6d; orchestra, £5; advertising, £9 5s 6d; decorations, £4 12s; supper. £3 0s Id; car hire, 15s; crockery hire, 10s; total expenses, £3l 16s Id. Receipts; Door takings, £6B 8s; reserves £8 18s 6d; sale of tickets, £2 12s 6d; programme

proceeds, £3 7s; total revenue, £B3 6s; leaving a credit balance of £5l 9s lid. Audited and found correct. —A. D. Spencer, J. Adams (Auditors), August 17, 1934. Personal. Mrs Price (Christchurch) is visiting her daughters, Mesdames Woodward and Robinson, Westport. Mrs Ryan, Secretary of the local branch of the Labour Party, has received word from Mrs H. E. Holland that she will, with her daughter, Mrs Forman, visit Westport for the opening of- the Manorial Hall. Mrs Holland is in good health, but her daughter goes into hospital for an eye operation. Mrs Geddes, who recently left Millerton, is reported to be seriously ill at Wellington. Shipping. The Canopus, Omana, John, Te Aroha and Lady Charlotte all arrived during the week-end. The latter, a tramp steamer, was brought in by the tug. The departures were: Rata, Kaitoa, Alexander, Hnia, Titoki and Kini. Womens’ Institute. At the monthly meeting of the Mokihimii Womens’ Institute, the roll call for the evening was “A use for n lemon.’’ A competition, “The best dressed pig,’’ caused much amusement. Mrs Allison got first prize and second honours wont to Mrs Jlarlen. Miss E. King who is to he married soon was made the recipient of a. beautiful crystal vase. Mrs Kidd and Miss King were the hostesses for the evening. Harbour Returns. The output of coal for July was as follows: —Westport Coal Coy. Ltd.. 13.492 tons; Westport Coal Coy. Ltd., (coke) 82 tons; Westport-Stockton Coal Coy Ltd., 7,305 tons; Co-opera-tive mining parties 4.410 tons; total 25.390 tons. The export of timber was 377,703 super feet. During the month 32 steamers and 6 auxiliary sailers, representing 18,062 tons, entered the port, and 32 steamers and 5 auxiliary, sailors, representing 1 7,672 tons, left' the port. The total tonnage for the mnmth was 35,735. The rainfall for the month was 6.62 inches for 16 days’ ruin. School Business. Mr T. Parfitt was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Primary School Committee. The meeting decided to make no objection to the eiiirulation of a petition regarding five-year-old children. It was decided that the Comniittee and members’ wives, in conjunction with <the staff, hold a children’s party on September 18th. A resolution was passed thanking the Assistant County Engineer (Mr T. Douglas) ami Mr' W. Sherlock (Borough Foreman) for their splendid services rendered to the Committee in 'the tarsealing of the school grounds. Mr C. Perkins’s tender for supply of coal was accepted. Th 0 Committee iiassel a resolution supporting the headmaster in obtaining the services of another teacher I<t was decided to accept

th 0 Borough' Council’s tender for in stallation of gas service in the kitchen. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Board'and tuk that furniture in 'the infants’ r oom lie repaired before next term. A donation of £ Is ftom the Buller Rugby Union towards hah equipment was received with thanks. Mr W Bird’s notice of motion that ail monies received from the rent of the hall be placed in a separate account for hull repairs ami equipment was seconded bv Mr Hart and carried. The Headmaster reported that the roll now stands at 285 boys ami 280 girls and the attendance was 96 Ipor cent. Ihe second term examinations have been completed and the school closes for term holidays on Friday. August 17th. and re-opens on September 3rd. Miniature Rifle Shooting. At the Drill Shed last evening, th” Westport Miniature Rifle Club held the third shoot in Hie fifth competition. The results were as follows:— W. Murray (handicap 1) total 70; G. Phibbs (2) 7Q; L Solomon (2) 70; 4 C Bruning 4) 700; R. Nottle (5) 70- R. Harder (6) 70; A. J- Green (ser.) 69; L. G. Emens (3) 69; W. Earl (4); D’. Thomas (fl) 69; 3- B Geoghan (I) 68; A. R. Brunning (1) 68; M Marshall (2) 68; A. L. Williams (ser.) 66; N. Perkins (1) 65; ( 5 ) 64; J. Marshall (5) 64. The shoot conducted by the Westport Volunteer Rifle Club resulted as follows: — Privates W. Murray (4) 69; J. Cameron (4) 69; Lt. R. J Stevens, (7) 69; C'apt. J. R. Keoghan ( —) G 8; Pt. R. Nottle (2) 68; Lt. B. J. Mathewson (6) 68; Pts. E. Davies (8) 68; R. Foun taine (9) 68; Sgt. S. Wood (6) 67; Pte. N. Perkins (3) 66; Pte F. Brunning (4) 66,; Pte G. Phillips (15) # 65; Sgt. A. R. Brunning (ser.) 64; Pte. J Maishall (6) 64; Pte. A. E Luff (10) 56. Westport Bowling Club. The annual report for year ending 31st July, 1934, states. Gentlemen: The past season, which was the thirtienth in the Club’s history, and was a very successful one considering the verv hard times.

The official opening on Labour Day was a very happy one. The Club was favoured with a very large attendance of visitors. All the Clubs in the Buller centre were represented and also Nelson and Maitai Clubs. The President, Mr. A. Morley welcomed the visitors, and expressed the wish that all would spend a pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Morley, mother of the President, threw the Jack and delivered the first bowl, and the season was declared open. The bowlers’ wives and lady friends dispensed afternoon tea which was greatly appreciated by all. During the afternoon a Rinks tournament was played. In regard to finance, we are very pleased to report that the Club has ended the season with a credit balance of £6/5/3, also a balance of

assets over liabilities nf £523/1/0, which we must accept as very satisfactory. The Buller Centre held its annual tournament on Millerton and Westport greens, six rinks from your club competing, and two rinks reached the semi-finals; also 12 pairs took part and four of your club pairs played off in the semi-final and was won by M. Moore and G. Mitchell, with R. Cox and W. Kerr runners up. Your club was represented by one rink at the West Coast Tournament held at Runanga, viz., H. Moore, G. Powell, R. Hansby and S. Head. Moore and Manchy reaching the semi-finals in the pairs; 4 rinks journeyed to Reefton and after a very enjoyable after noon’s play, Reefton were the winners by two points. Arrangements were made for (> rinks to journey to Greymouth for a return visit but owing to the unsatisfactory state of the weather had to be abandoned. It is hoped that arrangements will be made to pay them a visit earlier in the coming season. Your Club was also represented at the Marlborough Centre Easter Tournament by Four Rinks, three oi ! which qualified for the semi-finals. All speak very highly of the way they were treated while in Blenheim and Pieton. Your club has withstood seven challenges for the Ballinger Buckles, as follows; Waimangaroa (2), Millerton, Greymouth, Denniston, Gran ity and Sergeants Hill. These Buckles seem to be more popular every year, and cause a good deal of interest in the Centre ,and improved the standard of Bowls, and we wish to say in passing, that the Match Committee made a good job of this competition. The Champion of Champion’s Singles was played at Sergeants Hill. Your Club was to have been represented by Mr. J. Drury, but owing to the very wet weather, did not attend, and was won by Mr. J. Huddleston, Sergeants Hill Club.

Blackwood Cup (Rinks); The above Cup was won by Mr. M. Neill (lead) C. Walker (two), S. Skilton (three) and F. Struthers (skip), with G. Head’s team as runners up. Morley Cup (Pairs); This cup was won by C. Brown (lead) and R. Chosholm (skip) with G. Walker and W. Mitchell as runners up. Newman Cup (Singles); This cup was won by J. Green after a very exciting finish with E. Chapman, and the Watt Cup by R. Naisbett. Your Committee wish to congratulate all successful players on their fine performances. It is with feelings of sincere regret that your committee have to record the very sudden death of one of our respected members, Mr. S. Paul. The Club extends deepest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased member. Your Committee are pleased to report on the number of new members for the hist season; in all there were 14. We are pleased to state that they are all very keen bowlers. It is desirous that members trv to induce others to become bowlers, and every effort in this direction will be much appreciated and will also be of distinct benefit to your club. It is our pleasant duty once again toy place on record our hearty thanks for the valuable assistance and loyal support given at all times by the ladies, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for the success that has attended the many social functions throughout the year.

The Social Committee deserve great praise for the manner in which thev have catered for the entertainment of members, which has been much appreciated by all. Your Committee extends thanks to Morley and Co. and E. Skilton for use of lorries and also Messrs Farr, Head, Caldwell, Bettie and Levy, for the good work done in top dressing the green. We wish to place on record the fine work done by the greenkeeper, Mr. J. McLeod, in having the green in such wonderful order for the past season.

In conclusion, your Committee desire to thank all sub-committees for the good work done by them during the past season, also the press for full reports on all matches played, and all members for their hearty co-operation and trust, and hope that the same relationship will continue throughout the year which we are now entering. (Signed) A. E. Morley, President. Sweet Agues Scopes Again: Sweet Agnes, owned by Mr ,J. M. Robertson,, Westport, scored again on Saturday at Christchurch. and in captkirin.g the Heathcote Handicap, over nine fu’rlongs, with 9.1, stamped he-.’iself as a gritty filly. It was a gallant win and our local owner is to be congratulated on the success of his speed exponent. She has now won two valuable races at the meeting, and returned, especially on Saturday, substantial dividends in which many of the mare’s local admirers shared. Westport Theatre Royal to-night:— The best wrestling bout ever staged in N.Z. Dean Detton v. Dr. Freddie Meyer. —Advt. Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. Join the Navy and see the world— Go Nuts, says J. E. Brown, in his latest First National comedy success, “Son of a Sailor,” at the Victoria Theatre this (Tuesday) evening-. My biondie lives over the ocean, so here’s the chance of a lifetime for you gals —swim out and see me some time. I’d like to be your man o’ war! Jean Muir has the leading role, while others in the east are Frank McHugh and Thelma Todd. Approved for Universal Exhibition. Supports are: News, Musical and Comedy. Usual prices. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Gene Gerrard in “The Love Nest” is a British attraction to be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. A gay young bachelor celebrates his last night of freedom, preparing “The Love Nest’- for his bride. A knock on the door! And in walked a lovely stranger in nifty pyjamas, wet to the skin, and demanded shelter for the night. Naturally, he objected; yes, of course he did. What would you have done? More suitable adult audiences.