WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 3 October 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). Labour Day Carnival: WESTPORT. October 2. A general meeting of the Labour Day Carnival Committee was held in the Rooms. Henley Street. The Mavor (Mr J. Kilkenny) was in the chair, pml those present were Messrs Ryan, Aihms. Spencer, O’Neil', Bird, Panfill, Moloney., Caldwell. AlcKeow.n, Moore. Dey, Ridsdale, Caldwell. Woodcock and Mather. The Salvation A.'my Band wrote intimating that the rules of their organisation w’-’uld not permit them to take part in functions whore professional contests funned part of rhe proguimme, bufl their services 'would :i'ways bo available for children’s sports, etc. Owing to the expense l which the visit ■would entail, it was regretted that the attendance of the Blackball Pipers could not be arranged. The Girl Guides’ organisM ion advised that owing to the absence of several officers and members of the Troop. they could net lake pari in the proces-

sion. It was decided to circularise al! Fire Brigades on lhe Coast inviting them <‘o send teams for the com-

petitions. Arising ’.nit of a communitation from the Miners’ I nion it was decided to ask Messrs P. C. Webb land W. 11. McTaivre to intc-i vio ( \v the Railwiav Department vi.'h a request for reduced fares from (he country on Labour Day. The meeting decided to amend the nomination fees for the chopping and sawing events as follows: 14in underhand chop (prize money £2l), nomination 10s, acceptance ss-; 12in upright chop (prize money £1.1), nornin’ation ss, acceptance 2s fid; maiden • hop (pri'ze money £5 10s). nomination 2s. acceptance' Is fid; local chop 12in log (prize money £5 10s). nomination 2s acceptance Is fid. Sawing,

two cuts (prize money £7), nomination 3s fid, acceptance Is fid. It was decided that nom’natiuns for all events close wi’th the Secretaries, Messrs P. Rylin and W. TI. Woodcock. at 9 p.m.. on the 12th inst.. and a< eeptances on the day of th<* Carnival Mr Longstaff, Secretary Granity Bard, advised tha' they Iwonld take part in the procession. It was agreed to ofTor- prizes for the best decorated .lorries in the parade. The following supervisors were appointed: Athletics —Messrs Dey and Ridsdale; Fire Brigade contests— Mr T. Phibbs; children’s spoids—Messrs Parfitt and Bird; chopping and sawing—Mr Adams; gymnastics and dancing—Mr A. Spencer; field manager—Mr Ridsdale; judge of dancing—Mr ,T. Matson; piper—Mr J. Banks; megaphone—Mr McLachlan; marshal fur procession — Mr Bentley; results steward—Mr IT. Caldwell; side shows—Messrs Moore c;nd Duncan: handicapper for chopping and salwing events —Mr J Flaherty. The Mayor and Mi TD’an agreed to interview business people regarding representation in the process’on. The next meeting of -he Committee wi’l be hold at the Labour Rooms on Sunday. 7th inst.

Rugby-—Brothers’ Great Record: By amassing the big- total of 228 points in the 12 games in rvliich they took part during the season. Star third graders have established a record to be proud of. They did not suffer a single reverse, and thei:i daslrng methods always all'i’actod big support. The side won the Phillips Cup for the first time in nine years, and he’d the Foote Shield for the fourth successive year. The wi'ne secured by the team include victories overi Unemployment Discussed: The Mayor. Mr J. Kilkenny, was in the chair at a public meeting held last evening, and specially convened for the purpose nf considering resolutions forwarded by the Mayor of Christchurch. concerning unemployment. The resolutions were as follow .st— That an internal loan be ra : sed for public works of a productive natureinterest and sinking fund to be paid from the Vnemployment Board ns long nc that Board functions as nt present That secondary industries be protected and developed. Thn.t the action of the Board in reviving the bui'ding subsidy bo heartily endorsed, but a. recommendation be, made that the limit be increased to £1.500 and that provision he. made for repairs and renovatioTi of small buildings.

That an endeavour be made tn fix the rafc of i.veekly wages at £3. That a forty hour week’s work he adopt o<L

The Mayor outlined the the meet'ng and explained that the resolutions were the outcome of a conference of ]oca»l bodies. The res'Olutions were, moved by Mr W Caldwell. seconded by Mr .T. M. Robertson. and carried unanimously.

The Mayor also read a cammunica(tiou from the Int'er-church Relief organisation, advising that a resolution had been adopted calling on the Government. to make some effort to permanently solve lhe unemployment probnem. A motion was carried thanking Messrs P. C. Webb and Jas. O’Buien, M’s.P., for their successful efforts in removing the 10 per cent, tax on gold won by subsidised prospectors. The Mayor remarked that the protest had emanated from Westport, and had been successfully taken up by the Labour M ’s,P. Greymouth rep team and Warntahs, Reeton. The Brown Brothers, K. and E., averaged over 10 points between them in the 12 games played. The former scored 75 points and the latten 52 points for the season. The attention given to the side by their coach, Mr D. O'Neill, was in no small way responsible t’or the establishment 'Of such a fine record. A summary of the Club’s activities for the season is as follows; Matches played 12. lost nil. drakvn nil. points for 228, points against 33. Star thirds mot. the Wanatah (Reefton) team on Vi'c-.toria Square 'on Saturday.* and won by 32 points to nil Labour Matters:

At. last evening’s meeting of tho local branch of the Labour Party, Mr Higman gave a balk on “High Wages.’’ Tie dealt very ably wi'h the subject, and at the conclusion of his address, a general discussion followed. The majority was of fhe opinion that high wages under the present Government, which gave so much scope for exploitation of foodstuffs. etc., wore of no marked benefit. Mr Higman jwas accorded a vote of f,hanks by acclamation. Mr Ridsdale will be the speaker at next Sunday’s meeting. Mr W Sherlock was in tho chair.

At the branch meeting. Mr W. 11. Woodcock was in the chair. Mr Thorn (National Secretary) advised that arrangements would b<‘ made for Mrs Ryan. Secretary of the branch, to meet the National Executive during her visit, to Wellington, when matters of concern to the Westport Pa: l t.y could be discussed. The Secretary of the Ladies’ Social Committee, Mrs Collins, handed over the sum of £8 5s lOd, being proceeds of functions held under the auspices of the Committee. Tlx 1 ladies were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their efforts. Whippet Racing:

The Westport Whippet Club has received the foEoiwing nominations for next Sunday's meeting: — Maiden Handicap: Gold Spray. Pal O’ Mine. Open Handicap: Black Dawn. Dandy Paul, Buckshee, Bronze Eagle. Queen Author. Springer, Surefoot. ‘Great Scott. Puppies’ Nursery Handicap: Silver King, Papette, Pinto Pete, Tommy Boy. Middlcwei'gbt Handicap: BJack Dawn. Springei', Bronze Eai>le. Lady Paul. Buckshee. Golden Dollar. .Sweet Bahs. Open Hurdles: Cambridge Boy, Great Scott. Prince Author. Springer, Sam Smith. Sweet Hubs. Dandy Paul. Surcfoot, Rai.gitira, Walhalla, Bronze Eagle. There will also bo a Consolation Handicap, for non-winners. Customs Returns: Customs returns at tho port ol Westport, for the month of September nvero as follows, the figures fot September last year berng in parentheses; Customs duty £521 8s Hd (£489 Rs lid); beer duty £463 5s !»<1 (£344 SU Sd); sales tax £302 19s 8d (£294 16s). ' . i Personal:

Mrs I’. Ryan wi.ll leave here tomorrow for Wellington, and on behalf of the local branch of the Labour Papty, of which she is Secretary, will place a wreath on t he grave of the late Mr 11. E. Holland. Shipping: The Union Company announce the following loadings at this port fot the week ending October 6: — Thursdtfy —Totara, for Ne,‘.v 1-y mouth; Poolta, for Auckland: Kai'.na’, fur Wellington. Eriday—Karetu. for Melbourne.

A Granity Function: A very pleasant function took place in the Lyric Theatre, Granity on Wednesday evening last. The Granity Volunteer Fire Brigade combined with the Rover Football Club to bid farewell to Mr D. J. Maher, of the Post and Telegraph Department, who has been transferred on promotion, to Ashburton. Dan, who was very popular both 'in the Brigade and the football 'team, and ulso at his wO'i'k, was given a wonderful send-off. Mr A. Mann acted as Chairman, and there was a fine programme of .‘’OrigSj recitations, dialogues, -cite). Supt. Mealing proposed the toast of the King, and Mr A Mann proposed the toas't of the G.V.F.8., responded to by Firemen J Taggart and A. Pears-on. Deputy Supt. T. Pearson proposed the Rover Football Chib, responded ito by Messrs F Lennard and M. Kelly. Supt. Mealings proposed the toast of the P and T. Dept., responded to by Mr Pring’.e (Postmaster) and Mr J. Bamford. At this stage Mr A. Mann varied his programme, and tried out Ithe singing capabilities of those present, items being given as follows: Song “Sucking Cider Through a Straw,” Mr Whittaker; song “God Send You Back to Me,” Mr A. Mann; song and rceitaition. “Duda,” Supt. J. Mealings; song “I Wonder if 1 the Girl I’m Thinking Of” Mr P. Snowden; encore recita'tion; song “Texas Home” Mr G. Hunter. The G.V.F.B. rendered their haka, led by Fireman G. Kerr. After a pianoforte solo by Mr O. NuVhall, Mr A. Mann proposed the toast of kindred sports, which was responded to by Fireman J. Dixon (hockey), Mr Pringle (bowls), Mr W. ’Maher (Itennis), Mr G. Mann (basketball). Fireman G. Kerr (football) and Mr W. S. McEwan (cricket) Further items were; Song, “Beautiful Katie,” Mr G. 'Hunter; quartette, Firemen Kerr, Rogers, Dixon and Taggart; song, ‘‘Mother Machree’* Fireman P. Rogers; song, “Genevieve,” Mr J. Shaw* song, “Sleep” Fireman A. Dunn; song, “Riding in a Railway Car,’’. Fireman song, “I Didn’t Know What to Do,”

G. Mann; song, “D’own Where (the Boozers ali Go,” Fireman J Dixon. Supt. Mealings gave a short address on good work done by Fire Brigades, and eulogised Mr Maher’s good work whilst a member of the local Brigade, and wishing him a quick entry into 'the Ashburton Brigade. The Chairman then took the opportunity to present the departing guest with a handsome fountain pen and pencil, in ease. Mr Maher, in accepting, said he regretted having to leave •so many good friends 5 and in weHchosen words, 'thanked the Fire Brigade, Football Club, P. and T Department and all who had gathered to say so many k'ind things in his favour. Mr Pringle spoke in high esteem of Mr Maher’s work in (the office. The Chairman proposed the toast “The Departing Guest,” which was taken up with gusto. After a quartette by Firemen G. Kerr, A. Pearson, A. Dunn and P. Rogers, the Chairman proposed “The Ladies,” responded to by Fireman .T. MeKeehn'ie W Donskin and Mr McEwan. The evening was a great success, though everyone present felt quite a tinge of regret ait losing the Popular Dan. who left last Friday morning eji route for Ashburton, the local people wishing him every success in his new office. Morgan’s Pictures . Margaret Sullivan and John Boles are featured in “Only Yesterday” at the Victoria, Theatre to-night and tomorrow 7 (Thursday), matinee and evening. in the most absorbing love drama shown on the screen for a long time. Margaret Sullavan is seen in the role of a young girl from a little Virginia town, victim -of a tragic love affair with a handsome officer (John Boles), who went to France and forgot Other important roles are played by Edna May Oliver, Billie Burke Onslow Stevens, Benita Hume, Reginald Denny and a. huge cast of players. Tt is recommended by the Censor for adults. Support.*< are News Reel and Can’.oon. Usual prices; 2/3 and 1/6. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY “Lady For A Dav” is (Columbia’s great attraction for screening Friday and Saturday and matinee Saturday, at Vic/toria Theatre. Featured players in this absorbing drama are Warren WiUiam, May Robson. Guy Kibbie, Glenda Farrell. Jean Parker. It is approved for univer. al exhibition. Supports include News Reel. Cartoon and 2-reel comedy.