WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1934, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). WESTPORT, October 19. Duke’s Visit: In connection with the visit of the Duke of Gloucester to West'ort, tin* Mayor. Mr J. Kilkenny has received the following lette, from the Mini-tor of Internal A flairs: — “In reference to tin. f<« 'humming vi-it of his Royal Hig'.ness, he Duke of Gloucester, I have pleasure in confirming my telegram of Saturday’s date intimating that a revision of th" South [island itinerary now p rmi-ts a visit to Westport “It is tentatively propose: that hi Royal Highness will arrive at West port by mefor fr.m Nelson at 3.4 r p.m. ami depart at 4.3 1 pm on Mon day, 7th January 1 ’al' be glad i■' von will kindly submi: a draft cm gramme of your proposals fer the Royal reception. The gathering of the !<»<•;• 1 and Jis tricl school children has always been /featured in previous vi.it- ami s especially desired *.n th’- occ-i'-ior-. The Government lias approved p vm nt o r rail fares of all child’’ " from Stand’ nrd Ilf upwards, and n mbiiti v wil meet the cost, up to 9J po»- head, of a middav meal where nc- es< : ‘ate<i. Pro vision of free transport apidio* only to those children who :.?•(• able io retain t‘> 'their lumps on -he «:.nie day. “It has been decided *v.”tho' tie ’iica’ authorities will not b a <e-<] provide illuminations— lee or at ioi.se t» take the form of flaggi-g an 3 greenery “The Government will subsidise and arrange for the WiLdaton < f an' r» enable expeml’tur ‘ in connect ion uitl, the visit and in wur case i maximum of £2O has b on approved. _x Westport Distinctio ; Mr J. Nicol, M.A., oi ’he s all’ ux the technical High School, lia.. received scmi-ollicial iniormagior of ins success *n taking his degree «f I’octir of I.HI. The University Senate wib meel in November and the . access will in coiihriued then. Mr Nico*. w..0 lias i.ieen about eight year.- at the Technical School, was born in Spey Valley Dunllshirc, Sccf. .and, and is 36 yems of age. He arrived in New Zealand 20 years ago, after receiving his early education iu the land of his birth and then became a pupil of Southland Boys High School, Invercargill. lie took lii.s ALA. degree wijth honours in history a,i Victoria University College, Wellington. Mr Nicol, with the object ui gaining his degree of Doctor of Literature, studied Greek. He wrote, to secure this additional honour, a thesis on a disputed passage in Thucydides. Air Nicol proceeded to-the Old Country laq’. year fur research work at the Briti.-'h and Ashinolcan Museum, Oxford. He began his thesis in December 1932, went Home in 1933, ami completed his work in January of this year. Mr Nicol is to be congratulated on capturing an honour which has only been gained by two other New Zealand graduates in the past

Labour Day Carnival: The arrangements fo r the monster ports carnival to be. held on Labour Da v on Victoria Square, have been completed and all indications point to a great gathering. As the proceeds t will he devefted to erecting a perman- i ent memorial in Westport to the late Mr 11. E. Holland, the carnival i s deserving of :tll public support possible. Patrons will be given the opportunity of seeing the cream of Coast axemen in action. Other attractions will include an exhibition of gymnastics by the local club. Running. jumping, cycling, dancing. etc-, etc. The ladies’ committee will conduqt. a carnival dance in the evening at the Friendly Societies’ Hall. Novelties galore will figure on the programme and a great night’s enjoyment is assured. The whole dav should prove a memorable, one and the purpose underlying the attractions is one which should interest the generous- support of al! Shipping: Owing to stress of weather the arrival of the Fairburn is delayed Technical High School: Air J. H. Harkness was in the chair at the monthly, meeting of tthe Board of Managers of the Westport Technical High School. A motion was adopted congratulating Mr Nico! on his great achievement in passing for his Dr. of Lijtt. degree. The Principal, Mr Metson. reported as follow* —The roll number is now 113. One girl left on transfer to Christchurch and the attendance with 'One or two exceptions has been salis>f'ae|tory. In connection with I he forthcoming public. examinations, 15 pupils are sitting

for University Entrance, 16 for the School Centificate exam; two’ for the Public Service Commissioner’s Shorthand Typists’ exam., one for University terms and Training College Eji trance, and one for the Junior University- Scholarship; three of the first year nupils are entering for the John Tinline Scholarship. No special examination ip being held this year for Senior Free Places, which will be given On recommendation. A sub-committee appointed to go into the question of purchasing a wireless for the school reported that ithe time was not opportune for such a step and the money necessary could be used in some other useful way. Messrs H. Todd anl C. Bell were appointed a visiting committee for the month. Personal:

Mr F. Lowden, who will represent the Coa>l, Gold and Shale Workers’ Association at ;l conference to be held at Wellington, on Labour Day is a visitor to Westport. On arrival ait Wellington he was notified that the conference arranged to open on the 17th insit. had been postponed to the 22nd. This gave him time for a run to Westport to see old friends. He leaves to-morrow morning for Wellington. Athletics: Owing to a misunderstanding among the competitors as to the postponement of the sports meeting last evening, only a few turned up. As there was quite a fair number of spectators present, the commitltee put on three scratch races l , which resulted as follows; Mile cycle, S. Johnston 1. A. Caldwell 2. W Watt 3. The one and n-half mile cycle was won b v Watt, with G. Bhimhardt 2 and A. Caldwell 3. The 75yds handicap was won by D. Hardie, with T. O’Gorman 2, and 11. Twamley 3. Golf: The Westpor/t Golf Club will hold a four-ball bogey match on Sunday, play t<> commence at 9.30 a.in. The draw is as follows: — Park and Scanlon v. Ford and Foote. Phipps and Davie- v. Jones and Lovell and Spencer v. Campbell and Batt. Aletson and llendey v. McGhie and Thomas. Neill and Stowell v. Alontgomerie and Owl es. Tlammo'iid and Stex’ens v. Bradley and Slocombe. D'e Tou'i'etite and Winstone v. MeNanni ra and Harding. Al'cn and Tonks v. Morris and Y< ung. Mining Applications: At the Warden’s Court Mr .11. .Morgan, Warden, gave judgment agaim-l jlaiutiff in an application for an ordinary alluvial claim by John Alex Currie, which was objected to by W • I’ottinger. for whom Messrs A. A. Wilson and M. H. Scully appeared. ’The i:tnd was freehold owned by J’o/t inger. It wa s a case, said the Warden, where a layman without knowledge was trying t do his own legal work. 'The applicant stated that he had pegged out the claim on I’ottinger’s section, the Warden having granted him permission Io peg. He had served a notice to I’ottinger. He made no application t“ the Minister of Mines, ami had not P(»‘t inger’s consent to ('liter his freehold. O bjector was’ allowed costs, solicitor’s fee £1 Is, a nd Court Costs 3s. The Warden decided to inspect the water race and claims in which Walter Clarke applied, and William Ferguson objected. Messrs A. A. Wilson and M B. Scu’dy argued at length for applicant .-.nd object" O|- respectively. The race and claim are situat('d between Brighton and Barrytown. ’fhe grounds Of objection were that. Ferguson had prior right to the wat('r race by prior pegging and Clarke had encroached on the claim held by Ferguson. The following appilicajtions were granted: A. Hunter, time for tiling survey; Addison’s Exploration Coy. prospecting licenses; C. K,. Miller, prospecting license: N. E. Gilmour. sea beach claim; C. R. Torment, water race; E Skilton, prospecting licenses; J. McLaughlin, extended se a beach claim: Agnes Burt, surrender residence site.

Morgan’s Pictures

WESTPORT. If one has never been to Moute Carlo, one will enjoy seeing the elaborate Deauville Club in “1 Like It That Way.” Universal’s comedy witli music, song and dance, at 'the Victoria Theatre to-night (Saturday), and mat-' inee this afternoon at 2.30. 'fhe lavish settings and brilliant lighting effects in this particular scene are excellent:. A treat in music and laughter for all who see it- Gloria Stuart. Roger Pryor and Marian Marsh are the featured players, supported by bevy of beautiful girls. It is apjjroved for universal exhibition, with exce'lh'iit supports. Trains on Saturday a t 5.10 and 10.30 p.m.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY R.K.O. Radio Pictures present Irene Dunne, Constance Cummings, Sydney Blaekmer and a. big supporting cast in “This Man Is Mine,” at the Victoria Theatre ( >n Monday atnl Tuesday. H is a story of a wife’s brilliant battle to beat a hnsband-sfcalcr. It is recommended by the Censor tor adults. Supports are Sound News, and 2-reel comedy.