WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 23 August 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Big Wrestling Bout Cut Short; WESTPORT, August 22. Wrestling at never fails to attract a big house and the attendance at last evening’s bout, when* Dean Dutton and Dr. Fred Meyer, engaged in six rounds of spectacular wrestling, was no exception to the rule. Tho boUf ended disappointingly in the sixth session of a scheduled 8-round b ut, when Meyer was disqualified for introducing tactics foreign to the rules. The opening round was marked by sizzling wrestling and some very lively exchanges. Meyer brought Detton 'to the mat with a head lock and then applied an arm stretch, but Detton wriggled free. The men then entered on a campaign of spectaculai work, and hurling themselves from all angles brought the housy to a high pitch of excitement. Dutton opened the second round by snapping on a short-rm scissors, which he quickly changed to a well executed crucifix hold, and with a policy of patience held his opponent for some time. The men wrestled strenuously and introduced many frills which were thoroughly enjoyed by the large gathering. The first fall came in the third round Meyer trapped Detton in a punishing led hold to which th e latter submitted. Detton had not completely recovered when the gong went for the fourth session, and held himself in check and

successfully evaded an early attempt by Meyey to again concentrate on his injured limb. The men wrestled at a fas( pace, ami Detton, making good use of 'the ropes, connected with a series of flying tackles and Meyer be-

came an easy victim for. a body press With honours even the wrestlers went at it hammer and tongs in the sixth round. It was a case of all in and the tactics resorted to b\- Meyer earned the disapproval <>f the crowd. The efforts of the referee to restrain Meyer were fruitless and the Doctor was disqualified. The spectators were not pre pared for an early ending of the bout, (‘specially at a time "Lon it had readied an atmosphere of tense excitement, ami anticipation. Mr 1.. O’Neill was third man in the ring. The preliminary bouts wore all interesting, and revealed a much improved standard of wrestling. In tin* first. bout. Hay (Ngakawau) defeated Al. McNarn (Westport). R. Greer (Denniston) defeated C. Burley (Tiroroa). E Hatton (Westport) defeated A. Atkin (Westport). Worthington (Westport) peat Colin Beck (Westport). The bouts were al] of four rounds of three minutes' duration. The Wrestling Association managed the affairs of the tournament in their customary pleasing man ncr Buller Hockey Association: Miss Al. Carr was in the chair at a general’ meeting of the Buller H'ockey Association held last evening. Wesley (men’s) Club was granted permission to play a game ait Blenheim on September 14. ft was decided io suggest September 13 as a suitable date, to the Buller SuL> Association for the annual match. vote of thanks was accord nd all who assisted in the billeting of members of rhe I‘icton team. It was decided to play Possible v. Probable games (ladies and men) on August 30. The ladies to. pla-y in Wesley and Rambler uniforms and th e num in representative and Wesley jerseys. The meeting decided that the ' St. John’s Cup 'competition be a knock-out. cm*. Lt was decided to suggest September 20 'r.o West Coast as a suitable date for the Mawhera ('up match. Votes of thunks to the chair and to Mrs Robertson for thp IJSP r, mm. concluded the meeting. ' Social Function; There was no falling off in the attendance at, the weekly card tournament held last evening under Ihe auspices of the lo’eal branch of the Labour Party. Tho prize winners were M-'sdanies Fox, Barry llartigan and J-’ornian In Liquidation: Mr P. A. Struthers, A.R.A., N.Z., hay furnished the following report, .as liquidator of Kawatiri Motors. Ltd: — The position in connection with the sale of the assets of this company is unchanged The business is still in the hands of the receiver for the debenture holders. Tenders have been called On two separate occasions for the purchase of th e business and advertised in theMercantile Gazette and local papers, but no offer whatever was received, be yond a tentative offer for the book debts which was passed on to the reThe whole of (h e assets of the company being either subject to mortgage or debenture bond, and a. receiver having entered into possession from the moment of liquidation, I am in receipt of no monies whatever. The ex ] reuses of the liquidation 'have been borne by the receiver. Briefly 'the land and buildings (Borough valuation) £795 are just about sufficient to meet the mortgage of Hansen and Slee £630 5s lid and Westpon Borough Council for rates £lOO 7s 8d with further accrued in'terest and The goods under mortgage to the estate of A. A Clarke for £142 12s 3d will be very difficult, to sell a 1 (hat ! value.

This leaves a balance of assets to the value of £452 19s lid to meet the security of B. Morley for £1123 10s, an apparent deficiency of £670 10s.

A second mortgage over 'the land and buildings is held by B. Morley. The whole of the capital of the company is paid up. There is an amount owing to creditors for wages of £147 15s and sundry creditors of £lll2 15s sd.

In my opinion no good purpos e can be served in continuing in the office of liquidator and I have no alternative than to transfer the property under mortgage to the respective mortgagees which leaves nothing further to be disposed of. Obituary: The death is reported from Nelson of Mr B. B. Swinbourne. formerly engineer at Westport. The late Mr Swinbourne left Westport in January last to take up’ a position as resident engineer to the Waimea Power Board. He is survived by a widow and one son. Th ( .. ]ate Mr Swinbourne was taken to hospital on Friday last and died yesterday' morning, lie held the position of Borough Engineer at Westport f‘Or five years. All sympathy wil] lie extended to his widow and hi< Personal; Messrs W. T. Slee am] J. W. Curtis, whd have been visiting Christchurch, returned to Westport last evening. Air D. McCarthy and Mr P. Ryan, paid a short viMt to Westport yesterday. from Greymouth Alesdanies W. T. Slue, O. Nahr. Misses D. Brown, E. Slee and M. de Tourettes, are taking part in the gulf championships at Greymouth Shipping: The Rata is due here on Saturday from Wellington to load for Pic.ton and Grey mo nth. The Kanna sailed to-day for Auckland. The Totara. is due from Wellington this evening. I’he Gabriella is in port loading 150,060 feet of timber to complete her cargo for Melbourne. Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT The British comedy “The Love Nest” is the starring attraction at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Thursday), and matinee this afternoon. Gene Gerrard is the man in the case preparing “The Love Nest” for his bride-to-be, am) Camilla Horn the levels’ stranger in nifty pyjamas demanding shelter for the night. What complications ensue when his bride-to-be and her mother decide Io pav a visit to “T'h(* Love Nest. ’ Gene Gerrard will keen you in screams of laughter. Recommended more suitable adult audiences. Supports are News Reel, Bridge Chats, N.Z. Scenic, Bobby Jones and a sporting film, ‘‘Carnival on Skates.” FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. “Bombay Mail” is a Universal attraction for screening on Friday and Saturday at the Victoria Theatre ami matinee Saturday 2.3(1 p.m. And what a cast of players!—Edmund Lowe. Ralyh Forbes, Shirley Gray, Hedda Hopper, Toni Moore, John Wray. What action, suspense, mysterye, romance! More suitable adult audiences.