WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 1 April 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Jockey Club Meeting: WESTPORT, March 31. That owners are fully awake to the possibilities of a kick-off at Aestpor. for the Coast racing circuit is indicated by the manner in which the programme offered by the local Club lias been supported from all parts of the Dominion. The gallopers are from the following districts: Christchurch, 19; Blenheim. 8; Nelson. 1; Hokitika, 3; Westport, 6; Greymouth, 1-1, Wellington, 1; jj/efton, 1; total, 53. The trotters hail from: Westport, 15; Greymouth, 2; Reefton, 2; Christchurch, 3; Nelson. 1; total. 23; making a grand total of 76 horses. The 19 Christehureh gallopers are owned as follows: J. M. Sampson, 2; Hunter and Webb, 4; F. M. Sheedy. 1: IV. Payne, 1: C McCarthy, 3; E. Langborn, 1; S. Barr, 3; R. Spence, 2; J. S. Shaw, 3. Late Mrs Harry:

The funeral of the late Mrs Harry took place to Waimangaroa Cemetery yesterday. A short service was conducted at the Mission Hall. The late Mrs Harry was over 77 years of age. and for over a quarter of a century had resided at Burnett’s Face. She commanded the highest respect of the people 'of Denniston, and her passing has occasioned profound regret. Iler husband was killed in an accident 10 years ago. She is survived bv five sons. Tom (Cossnock, Australia), Dave (Wanganui), Les (Greymouth), Albert and Stan (Denniston), and four daughters, Mrs Leibe (Newcastle. N S.W.), Mrs Luff (Westport). Mrs Pearson (Gran'ity). and Mrs Booth. Westport Football Club: Mr T. Phibbs was in the chair al the annual meeting of the Westport Football Club. There was a record attendance. The following officers were elected for the season: Patron, Mr J. Barry; President, Mr T. Phibbs; VicePresidents: Mesdanie.s Sherlock and Daily; Messrs Newman Bros., J. Kilkenny, J. Hagedorn, IL Casey, Dr. Grant and O. 1.. Nahr; Club Captain, Mr R. Thurlow: Hon. Secretary. Mr A. ’l’. Ridsdale; Social Secretary. Mr W. Atkin; Selectors, Club and Field Captains, and Secretary; Delegates to B R I’., Messrs A. T. Ridsdale. Phibbs and R. Thurlow; Hon. Auditor, Air G. Carr; Management Committee: Messrs McLean, Webster, Mockett, Carr. Thurlow. Powley Phibbs, Atkin, Ridsdale and J. Hagedorn; Social Committee: Messrs Luff, Easton. Ridsdale, Daily, Powiek, Taylor, Oldham, Webster and Ouwejan. The delegates were instructed to propose, the following remits to the, B.R.U. —That the age limit for thirds be 17 years and under: that the Old Boys’ insurance scheme li<> supported; that there, lie two divisions in the junior competit’on; that there be fliree selectors for Hu' Town anil Country teams and a sole select’. >r for the representative team. If was decided Hint two sets of jersevs be procured. Subscriptions wore fixed at 2s fid for seniors and juniors, and Is for thirds. A remit passed was that the Rugbv Union be requested to put flood lights on Victoria Square for training. It 'was decided that all future monies received be deposited in the Bank of New Zealand. Golf: Mr IL Lovell presided over a good attendance at the annual meeting of the Westport Golf dull. The annual report. which showed the Club membership to be 127. was, together with the balance sheet, adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: President. Mr D. Gj Campbell. Mr Lovell declined re-nomination, and proposed Mr Campbell; Vice Presidents, Messrs H. Lovell and .1 Metson; Club Captain. Mr C. F. Sehaflic.k; lion. Secretary, Mr TL K. Since,mbe; Auditor, Mr IT. Lockev; Committee: Messrs A. Davies, J. Ford A. Nottlc, 11. Lockev. IT. Hammond and C. A. Montgomerie. A. number of new members were elected. The resignations of Mr and Mrs ,T. Payhlon were received with regret. Opening day was fixed for Faster Mondav, and a special tournament will be arranged for Max- 6. The West ('oast Championships will be held at Westport this year. Tt was stated that Mr J. A Clements, professional of Christchurch, would be visiting Westport early In lhe season.

Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. Two feature attractions will be proseated at Victoria Theatre to-night, and Tuesday, Tim McCoy in “TLo Fighting Fool,’' with Marceline Day. in a thrilling adventure story. Approved for universal exhibition, and British International Pictures present. ‘‘The Return of Bulldog Drummond,” adapted from the famous ‘‘Sapper’’ story, ‘‘The Black Hand Gang.” Nothing half so thrilling in years. Speed with Drummond through the most dangerous of his escapades. Ralph Richardson as Drummond, Ann Todd as Phyllis, Claud Allister as Algy, etc. Approved for universal exhibition. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Clive Brook and Diana Wynyard together again in their latest, picture, “Let’s Try Again,” adapted from the play ‘‘Sour Grapes.” When young romance goes out of married life it takes brains to stay married, Recommended by censor for adulfs. Supports include Pathe News and two comedies. Popular prices. Swimmers Entertained: The boy and girl swimmers who I competed in the learners and junior

races at the carnivals held during the past season were entertained at a social held in St. John’s Hall by the members of the Westport Swimming Club. Games, dancing and a dainty supper were enjoyed by all. Trophies W’.rn during the season were presented as follows: —Sydenham Cup, Madge Parkinson; Elite Cup, Don McLellan. The runners-up were Madge Robertson and Bill Todd respectively. Shipping: The Rata sailed early yesterday morning for Greymouth. The Kaitoa is in port.