WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 6 October 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). Late Mr H. E. Holland: WESTPORT, Octol er 5. Monday next. October S. being the first anniversary of the death, of Mill. :E. Holland, thousands of workers and admirers will in <ome form oi other pay tribute to the memory of as unselfish and gallant a battler as ever served the Labour Movement in New Zealand. The name of Mi Holland has always been a household one in every working class home, and n.»w twelve months after Ins death, ins •biomory is in no way dimmed. All will join in remembran e of one whose death whilst doing what ho thought was a ’duty, was a crowning, sacrifice of an unselfish- career. As a symbol of the sorrow and of members of the local Labour Par. y branch, Mrs'Ryan.. Secretary, will join in the pilgrimage to his grave in Wellington and on behalf of the members will place a wront’.i on his grave. Mr P. C. Webb will perform a. similar solemn service on Lebalf of the Buller L.R.U. Tomorrow evening the usual social function -viil not be held, and no branch business will be transacted. The Rooms will be open as usual, and fitting references will bn made to the life and work of our dead Lea'dcr. Warden’s Court: The following a ppli<*at kns were granted by Mr 11. Morgan Warden, at the foi l nightly si'iting of the Warden's Court:— L. W. Morgan. waler r'.-iep. 20 wars; W. 11. Smith, extended alluvial claim ami 'lam license; J- I*. BFox, prospecting license; G. 11. am! R. Mulholland, coal lense* ' (2); C. K. M i ler, twenty-five appli<mt ions for ordinary prospecting licenses- G. Salter, prospecting license; E. Shilton, prospecting license; .\. Bradley, residence site; N. I’. Gilim nr. special sea beach claim; T. A. W<toi. 'lain license: T. N. Arche’’. son beach Maun; J. Costello ami P Wa:i. dam license Municipal Band: Mr \V. Phipps presided at the usual monthly meeting of <!"• Municipal Bap.d. It was .a-’ro*-.! Io turn out on Labour Day in conjuncti'on with the sports carnival. Ji was decided to enter for the (’l'l-tcst al Timaru in February next. A subcommittee consisting of Messrs A. Belt. ('. Howard, G. Tnvhir 1.. Me Donald. W. Phipps, V. AkHerion and the Secretary was chosen io c.ondiict a gala day °n December 1 for the purpose of raising funds to meet Unveiling expenses efc.. to 'Timaru. 'this comniPtee met and aemltg the suggestions pul forward w<‘i e a grand bvinii fest for comin't'.t ion among Iho three country bands, the Sucre' ary to write 'these band- asking them to take pait. Also u’.hlet u i-vei.ts. tyre races for children, aft ?rnou.-i tea games and side shows, a Militarv Quickstep by 'he Muni'-ipal Band ami a of other attractions, .. hicii will he finalised at the next meeting. Al the conclusion of 1P; e ‘lansaction of business, the conductor of the Band gavti an inter-st ing t alk On articulation, etc. Mr Maia was accorded a hear/y vote of Late Mr Marshall: Since the accident which resulted in the tragic death of Mi A. Alarsl.all. a search for the l-.aly Im been continued. Yesterday the Ngnkawau River ami the immediate beache«s were thoroughly sear"hed but r.«» trace of the body was found. Airs Cook, of Wanganui, daughter of tlm late Mr Alarshali. arrived, in Westport last night on a visit to hetmot he r. Vital Statistics: The vital statistics ‘or Westport for hist month were as follows: — Marriages 1. deaths 4, birDw 12. The figures for the quarter ended September 30 were: Alariages 5. deaths 15, births 32. Hockey: The hockey season was brought V* a close yesterday when Ramblers ami Westport (ladies) met 'n the final for St. John's Cup. The wca'her ami ground conditions were 11G’ conducive to good hockey. Ramblers had matters all their own wav in the opening half and found lie n'>l on four occasions white their opponents only managed to open 'li- r account. After the change over Ramblers continued to p ay the best hock<*\, and added two further goals. r,l ht final score was: Ramblers 6 West port I. Goals for the winners ■.'.ere ..cored by Misses A. Vim-ent (I), P iC'in.-on and Douglas. Miss McGrath got Wes' port’s only goal. Past and present members of the Weslev Club, in a I'liendlv fixture, which ended in a draw - , bo'h sides set,ring three goals em-h, provided t he men’s ma t ch. At. ''he conclusion ol tT>' games. Miss M. Harr, President of the Buller Hockey Association, presented ihe p, H.A. (’up to the Westport ’earn, which was accepted l»v Mm- M'iGrath (captain). The St. .Joan’s Cup was presented to Miss Z. Strtu-k captain of 'he Ramblers side. Valedictory: The congregation of the Methodist Chinch asst'inbled in the Wesleyan Hall last evening Io Bid faTwcU 1" Mr and Mrs P. Meyers auj family,

who art* leaving the district. Complimentary speeches were made by Rev. Larsen on behalf of tlm congregation. Air F. Knight, on beh-'.-f of the Circuit, Airs T. Parfitt (Ladies’ Guild), Miss E. Went (Girl-D Club) and Miss E. Taylor (Gir's’ Bible Class), who all comment ed on the good services the Meyer* t'amPy had rendered on behalf of the Church, and who wished fiiem every success in their new district. Tokens of esteem were presented by the different speakers, <on behalf of th"'O whom they represented. Air Aleyers replied returning thanks for the many tine remarks and gif>s. During the evening games were indulged in and Alisses Taylor rendered a much appreciated pianoforte duet. Shipping: The Alexander sailed last evening for Gisborne.

Morgan’s Picturei

WESTPORT. ‘Columbia Pictuncs ]>resent “Lady For A Day.’’ at the. Victoria Theiatrc to-night (Saturday), matinee, to-day at 2.30 p.m. Warren William and May Robson arc the featured stars in this sparkling and -thrillfrig roni-tncc. the kind of picture that you will want to see twice. “Lady For A. Day” is a screen adaptation of one of Damon Runy*.tn’s famous short stories. and May Robson attains her greatest success in the role of “Apple Annie.” <i character well-known to who frequent Broadway. Appr-v."'O for universal exhibition. Supports are New r s Rtel, Cartoon and C'Oinedv. Usual prices—2/3 and I/O. Trains to-day at 5.U) p.m. and 10.30 p.m MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Two feature attractions, “Lucky Number” and “Son of Kong’’ -will be presented on Monday -ini Tuesday. “T.uckv Number’’ is :> Biiti>h comedy, starring Clifford Alollisim, Gordon Harker ami Frank Pel'ingell and is approved for unD-erj-al exhibition. “Son of Kong’’ presents superlative thril’s and ronru-'-c. Recommended bv Censor for adult audiences