WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 4 May 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) School Boxing Tourney: WKSTJORT, May 3. II any body, is deserving of congratulation fur their efforts to keep yoing. it is tin* Committee in charge oi the annual boys’ boxing tournament which is scheduled to take place on Thursday next. These contests arc looked forward to with the keenest of interest and loyers of the sport who have in past years patronised the tourney will no doubt be again attracted by the stifling battles which tire always a feature of the arguments, and which invariably work onlookers to a high pitch of exeitment. It is indeed pleasing to record that Denniston School will this year be represented, and it is to be hoped that the decision heralds a revival of interest in a game that at one time occupied a high 1 pinnacle in the field of sport on the 11'11- The boys can be depended upon to reave] all the tricks of ihe trade. W ho. that was present at the last tourney. will forget the way young Collins and Hawes stood toe to toe and sent across their barrage of rights and lefts throughout the whole three rounds of their bout ? There is something similar in store for Thursday next and fans are advised not to miss it. Mr F. O’Gorman again occupies the secretarial possie and any information required in connection with the tournament will be supplied if a note is dropped to him. Mr L. O’Neill will act as

Wedding: St. John’s Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding yesterdav, when Normal), son of Mr and' .Mrs G. Robertson. Invercargill, was married to Ella Sybil!, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fletcher ol Westport. The bride was given away by her father and was attended by Miss Ivy McGowan, Christchurch, as bridesmaid. Mr W. Borkin, Murchison, acted as best man. Numerous guests attended a reception at the residence of the bride’s piu’ents, after

the ceremony. The happy couple left later for the North Island, and their future home will be at Woodville. Chrysanthemum Show: The annual Methodist chrysanthemum show was ofticially opened this afternoon before a largo, attendant by the Mayor (Mr .1. Kilkenny). The spacious Friendly Societies’ Hall was well taxed with neatly arranged blooms and the standard, despite the weather conditions prevailing, of late are well up to that of previous years. The exhibits will be on show again tomorrow. Noted Fliers Visit Westport: Messrs K. R. Nicholl and R. G. Whitehead, who recently Hew the Tasman. sea from Sydney to Auckland, will arrive in Westport on Monday morning ami will remain for a week, during which flights will be conducted. Their machine, a Fuss Month, named the “Faith in New Zealand” will lead the Jubilee procession, on the morning of their arrival, to Victoria Square where .Messrs Whitehead ami Nicholl will be accorded a civic, reception by the Mayor, Mr Kilkenny. Personal: Rt. Rev. Bishop Hilliard, of Nelson, will arrive in Westport this week-end and will conduct confi'miat'on servises in St. John’s Church on Sunday morning. The Bishop will also visit Wai manga roa, Granity and Karamea. T’he engagement is announced ■;f Wynne, second d iiigh ; ?.?• o' Mr and Mrs W. (’lower, ol' A'.’est|)o't, to YuillJ only son of Mrs R. T>e!l, Gitymouth. Mi' and Mrs E. Holder returned from Christchurch last evening, where their honeymoon was spent. Shipping: The Te Arolia •im! Rita arrived jh port yesterday. Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Pat O’Brien and Clarrie Dodd are the featured players in the Fii'st National at 1 traction, “The Gambling , Lady”. A great star meets the challenge of a great story and holds one spellbound in the grip of her genius. Gambling Lady” will be presented at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Saturday), and matinee this afternoon at 2.30. It is recommended by censor for adults. Supports include another episode of the serial “Clancy of the Mounted” at the matinee this afternoon. Popular prices 1/6 and 1/-.

MONDAY—JUBILEE DAY. A special matinee will be held on Monday afternoon, Jubilee Day, al 2.30, when the British production will be presented. “Over the Garden AV all,” featuring Bobby Howes, Mar ian Marsh, Margaret Bannerman, etc. It is appwved for universal ..exhibition with excellent supporting subjects. On Monday and Tuesday nights there will be two feature pictures, “Embarrassing Moments” and “Over the Garden Wall”. Both approved for universal exhibition.