WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 9 October 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). Late Mr H. E. Holland: WESTPORT. October 8. A simple but eloquent {testimony was paid last evening to the memory iof the late Mr H. E. Holland, by 'the members or the local branch of the Labour Party, the occasion being the first anniversary of his death. Tfhere was a large attendance and Mr H. W. Woodcock occupied the chair. The meeting stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory iof 'the late Mr Holland. The chairman referred at length to the late Mr Holland’s early life and his great long record of sacrifice and achievement for ‘the working class. Mr Sherlock said the late Mr Holland was the greatest leader of advanced democracy Now Zealand ever had, and it was a pity be did not live to see his great task reach fruition. His death was a, great setback (to the Labour movement.

Mr O’G'orman likened Mr Holland to the great Irish patriot. Robert Emmeitt and in concluding a stiring little tribute to his memory, said thoughts of him would live long after his death. Mr Ridsdale said Mr Holland was a great ’.over -of Nature and his characteristics were reflected in his book of poems, “Red Roses in the Highway.” FI is death was a big blow to the Labi our movement. Mr Bird also wished to associate himself with the remarks of ‘the previous speakers. He referred to the selfsacrificing manner in which Mr Holland allowed his work to tax his health. Mr Ilignian. as a young member of the Party, .-■aid Mr Holland always im. pressed him us a man of sincerity. Earnestness perpetuated his whole work and his memory would not. fade, Others speakers were Messrs O’Neill and Spencer. Mesdames Ridsdale, Sherlock. Adaaik and Gibbons. Those present joined in singing Mr Holland’s favourite hymn, “Abide With Me,” ami the branch’s splendid little ‘testimony to the memory of the late Mr Holland concluded. with the singing of the Rial Flag. Buller Cricket Association: Mr A. C. Baseand was in ‘the chair at the annual meeting of the Buller Cricket Association held on Saturday evening. The following clubs were re. presented: United. Technical, Nomads. Birchfield, St. (-'an ice’s, Dennbiton, Hone Heke and Hector. The election of officers resulted as follows:— Patron, Mr P. C. Webb, M.P. President. Mr A. C. Baseand. Vice Presidenits, Messrs J. Met son, J. Kilkenny, W. T Slee, J. Griffiths senr., M. Clarke, 0.8. E.. A. Nottle, T. Eggle't on an <1 T. Mul I i gan . Hon. Secretary, Mr L Fletcher. Hon. Assistant Secretary, Mr W. K. McEhvee. Delegate to N.Z. Cricket Council, Mr C. T. Rix, Christchurch. It was agreed to conduct 'the competition in one grade, the championship and Bev non Cups 'to go to the winners. The Toll C’u.p was awarded to- Denniston to be played for as a challenge tropliy. One representative from each club was appointed on 'the Management Committee. The affiliation fee was fixed at 10s. It was agreed to make application 'to- the parent body for a grant to assist primary school cricket in the district. It was decided to commence fixtures on Saturday, November 3rd. Late Mr Marshall: Despite a constant vigil on the beaches 'in the vicinity of Ngakawa.u River, no trace of the body of the late Mr Marshall who met. his death by accident recently, has been discovered.

Rugby Season Ends: With the end of the Rugby season Ou Saturday last, was associated >one of the biggest surprises of the season. Ngakawau, winners of the country section in the Albion Cup competition, met Old Boys (town) in the final game on Victoria Square for the trophy. Old Boys took the field with a wonderful record this season, and were generally expected to win, but the youthful Ngakawau side rose to great heights and won on their merits by 15 points to 8. Ton v Graham was ’the outstanding player on the ground. Every time he got the ball he did something with it. At times he made the opposition, including Holder, look like mere novices and scored 12 of the points for* his side. Old Boys’ hacks, after their brilliant showing early in 'the season, presented a sorry picture. However, it was the first occasion they met serious opposition and they only played as well as the opposition permitted them. The visitors were 12 points up at the interval and looked fore, aft and centre a winning side. Graham opened his side’s register with a well ’timed potted goal. He later added a try which he also converted, and in the second half capped a wonderful performance bv scoring his second 'try from one- of the best movements seen on the Square for many a day. Power scored an unconverted try for Ngakawau. Holder and Weenink scored tries for O’d Boys, one of which was converted bv Holder.

In It'he final /of the Prince Memorial Cup Rangers (Millerton) met Stars (Westport). The heavy ground was against bright football and play was confined to two evenly matched packs. J. Brown got over for Stars and V.

Me,Herron converted. Gilmour scored a try for Rangers, but it he kick at goal failed and Stars were victorious by jthe narrow margin of 5 points to 3 Labour Day Carnival:

The Mayor. Mr J. Kilkenny, was in the chair at the weekly meeting of the Labour Day Carnival Committee. Those present were Messrs Stevenson, Adams, McKeon, Spencer, O’Neill, Bissett, Bird, Parfitt, H. Caldwell and the secretaries, Messrs Ryan and Woodcock. The secretary of the Ngakawau Miners’ Union, Mr Morganty, advised that other arrangements had been made in his district for celebration of Labour Day, and he regretted his Union could not travel to Westport. Mr Fair burn, secretary of the local branch of the A.S.R.S, wrote stating that all members available would take part in the procession on Labour Day. Similar correspondence was read from Mr Wheatley, secretary of the Engineers, Locomotive, etc. Union. The of 'the Burnett’s Fac Band, Mr Miller regretted they could not take part in che procession as they were not advanced enough t'o play in public. The secretary of the Watersiders’ Union, Mr Phipps advised that his organisation would take part in the procession. Mr Williams, secretary of the Municipal Band also wrote on those lines. A telegram was read from Mr P. C. Webb quoting cheap train fares from the country on Labour Day. It was agreed 't'o request the Member for the I District to again interview the Department, seeking further reductions. Mr J. Menzies intimated that he would give all assistance possible in controlling the chopping events at the carnival. It wa s decided that all , children under 12 years of age be admitted free to the grounds. The Mayor, prior to the transaction of business referred to' the first anniversary of the deatlh of Mr H. E. Holland, and at his request all stood in silence as a mark of respect to his memorv Obituary: The death took place at Granity on Saturday of Mrs J. Leonard, at the ago of 55 years. She is survived by a husband and grown-up family. Golf: The Westport Golf Club held a fourball bogey match during the week-end. The best cards returned were:— Spencer and Tonks 8 up. Lockey and Park 7 up*. Metson and McNamara 5 up. Fo’ote and Neill 4 up. Stokes and Stevens 4 up. Ford and Harding 4 up, Phipps and Bundle 2 up. Davio s a .nd Batt 2 up'. Whippet Racing:

The eustomai’v meeting held at Patterson’ Park yes'terday under the auspices of lie West port Whippet Club provided some excellent sport. The results were * t s follows: — Open Tlandica ]>: Great Sco'it 1, Queen. Author 2. 'rime 12 4-ssec. Puppies’ Nursery Handicap: Tommy Boy 1. Pepperetlr 2. Time 7sec. Middleweight: Springer 1, Golden Dollar 2. Time 12 4-ssec. Open Hurdles: Surofo'o-t 1. Great Scott 2. Time 13sec. Consolation Handicap: Sam Smith 1. Queen Author 2. Time 13 l-ssee. Basketball: Reefton United basketball team played a. game on Victoria Square on Saturday against Aotea (Westport) and were defeated by 12 goals to 3. The successful throwers for the winners were Misses Connolly (9), V. O’Donoghue (2) and D. Bradley (T). Misses M. Gogh lan and M. Tobin scored 2 goals each for Reefton. Shipping: The Tymeric. Pooka and Karetu are in port. The former loads’ 1500 tons of coal as bunkers. The Abe.l Tasman arrived last night from Bluff’ Apart from the Poolta. which loads to-day, the Union Company’s vessels to visit here during the week are: — Tuesday: Kartigi from Wellington; Thursday: Kiwi|tea from Auckland: Friday. Kaimai from Wellington.