WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 25 May 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Laudable Efforts: * r„, . WESTPORT, May 24. ic first practical yteps to deal with 'the unemployment question in the BuiR‘r district were outlined bv Mr P. C. Webb, M.P., last evening in the lown Hal!,. when he addressed representatives of local bodies in connection 'vith his efforts to have areas of pakihi land made available for purposes of cultivation. Mr Webb’s remark- were listened to with close attention, and the proposals which he put forward struck a note of optimism which will have a heartening effect cm the many families which are at present battling against poverty through no fault of their own. No matter how distasteful i’t is, it must be admitted that the coal trade is a crippled industry, and in re- 1 cognising that prosperity in the Buller can only be restored by tackling some other phase of our natural re- * sources, Mr Webb is moving along, lines that will appeal to all and they are bound t o bring results. At the meeting the Mayor, Mr ,T. Kilkenny preisded and those present included: Messrs E. R. Fox, (J. 11. Thomas, and J. AL Robertson (Borough Council), 1). J. Archer. A. Phillips and C. F. Schadick (County Council), R. B. Bettsi. J. 11. Enright, E. Skilton and J. C. Brown (Buller Progress League) E. McPadden and (’. Lemon (Farmers' Union). The Mayor outlined the objects of I the Meeting and expressed regret that Mr T. Rigg of the Cawthron Institute could not be present. Mr Webb paid a tribute to all those who were associated with the early experiments 'in connection with the ef forts to prove that the pakihi land • t could be brought to a condition of pro ductivity. He referred to the wonderful work accomplished in that direc tion by the Cawthron Institute and tie Buller Progress League. He (Mr Webb) had since his election as Al ember for Buller, kept in touch with local bodies, and had done his best tn have the matters brought to his notice adjusted. It might be said that he should spend more of his time in West port, but he wished to assure them that the affairs of the electorate were in no way neglected when he was absent. He did not believe that correspondence was the best method of approaching Ministers, and he met them personally in Wellington. Much of his time as a consequence, was spent in Wellington, and since chosen to repre- , sent Buller he had only been three dayu in Christchurch. He was instrumental in obtaining the improved con ditions in Che camps. 11 e wished to thank local bodies for their co-opera tion and advice, and was more especial'y indebted to the Mayor and Mr Schadick, who both had accomplished great work for the unemployed section of the community It was hoped that in the very near future, every married unemployed man in the Buller district i would be absorbed in permanent and useful work. Grants for road improve meats in the district would pro vide work at standard rates. Regard ing the pakib landu he had brought the successful experiments carried ou‘ bv the Ci.wthron Institute to the no tiee of the Minister of Lands, with the result that a conference at wh:cii Hons. Ransom and Smith amd Mr Bron: ley were present was held. He (Mr Webb) b.ad put forward proposals in * connection with the. great possibilities which these pakihi lands offered in the Buller district, and had poi-ntcl out how the district had suffered with th.diminished coal trade, and the discontinuance of the Buller Gorge railway. It wafy finally, decided that a substantial grant should be immediately made available for development of certain lands, the Lands Department to act in c Or operation with the Cawthron Institute in the matter. If the results were successful, which the sjicaker anticipated they would be, it would her aid a more prosperous era for the Bui ler district. With the large amount of pakihi land available there was wonderful scope for farming. He had every reason to feel optimistic of the future of the Buller district. The Ministers had given him (Mr Webb) every consideration and showed an anxiety, to do the right thing by Westport. Mr Skilton traced the activities of the Cawthron Institute and the Progress League in connection with the treatment of pakihi land and wished to congratulate Mr AVebb on .h'.s good work on behalf of the Buller district. The Mayor also spoke i-n complimentary terms of the splendid work done by Mr Webb.and was of the opinion that if the people knew al’ the good Mr Webb was doing for the district 'they would feel proud of him. Mr Robinson (Deputy-Mayor) was of the opinion that Mr Webb’s place wan if Wellington, where he could there do something. ?-l r Webb deserv- , ed every credit. Mr W-bb’s remarkthat evening wen- the mo-i optimist!--the speaker hail heard in \. - ’port for some time. Mr J/C. Brown common' ng oin the services rendered hy V\_ebb, sai l he was | leaded to >< e Mr Webb <• > operating w'h the • Ihrou LnBU.-tu-te. lb' <AIr Brown) was optimistic of the future of Bu'ler, and consider ed that the district promised 'to become a second Taranaki. ’ Mr D. Archer expressed his appreciation of the efforts of Air Webb. The following committee, at the. sug<reoHon of the Mayor, was appointed to co-operate with the Lands Department and Cawthron Institute, in arranging for the expenditure of the grant: —The Mnvor. Messrs E. Skilton,. .1. Brown A. Phillips, R. Betts, .1. Enright amc * K. R. Fox. After a general talk in eonneetior with the pakihis, the meeting closer! with a hearty vote of thanks to Mt Webb for his valuable services Gymnastic Display: The performance given at Hu Theatre Royal last, evening by youth: from the Presbyterian Boy’s Home Christchurch, was given big publir .patronage The gymnastic display

was of high merit and every item on the programme was enjoyed.. Supporting items were a vocal solo by* Mr Bithell “Garden id’ Your Heart,” cor -net >’olos by Verden Ale Herron “The Conqueror” and “Shi f Horner, ♦Round the Corneil,” a vocal solo, “The Admiral’s Broom,” by Air R. Higman, who also ably led the audience in community singing; a tap| dance by Mr D. Disking, who. unfoitun’ately strained a muscle and had t<> shorten his contribution. Accompaniments were provided by Mrs Curtis and Misses Bit hell. Nesbitt and R. Alolony. The Alayor during the interval,, extended a welcome to the boys which was acknowledged by Air French, their instructor. Conscience Money.: ; Both Mie Secretary of the Jockey Club (Air W. T. Slue) and the Secretary of the Trotting Club (Mr Clark) have received by post sums o f IPs and LT respectively as amounts owing to the Clubs. Ini each instance'the sender wished. to remain anonymous. New B?oks: J he following books are now avail able to subscribers at the local Lib “Cactus,” by E. Alaiunin; “Via Panama/.’’ by Al. Jepson; “Tzigane,” bv Lady Eleanor Smith; “Hell’s Desert’’ i».v F. Spearman; “Secret of Chimney,” by A. Christie; “White Cockatoo,’’ by Al. G. Eberhart; “Eeel Pie Alystery, ” by D. Fronie; “Jill in the Box,” by J. Glyder; “It Was Wonderful,’’ by IL Gruse; “Power,” by N. Jacob; “Sanlield Scandal.” by RK. Herne; “Sinbad the by P. C. Wieci; “Canyon Rims,’’ by C. W. Handeru; “An Oxford tragody,” by J. C. Alasterman. Womens ’ Institute. Airs F. Wood piesided at a special meeting of the local branch of the Womens’ Institute,, he'd in the Town Hall. Airs R. Green was chosen a.-- ; delegate to attend (‘.he Dominion conference in Auckland. It was decided that members would at lead a meeting c.l Hector, when Alls Kelso, he Dominion -Organiser, visits tin- district. I’lie prize given for the most number of points gained for held lliruughou't the year, was won by Airs Brown. Reserved Decision: The following is ihc full text of the limiing of the Alagistratu in dismissing the recent licensing cat»e, and in which decision was reserved till yesterday: — 1: was admitted that the person supplied liquor to various neither lodgers nor their guests, during closing hums in the absence of the licensee, and the question as to whether the licensee was liable for a breach of the Licensing Aut depends mi a question whether there was an express or nn plied authority to serve liquor as alleged. The Alagiytrate found the following facts: (1) That the person was engag cd as a general hand at the hotel to do porter’s work and occasionally act as assistant barman during office hours and had no authority to nerve drinks to ainyone during closing hours; (2) •that on the occasion in question the licensee during her absence delegated authority to her son to run the hotel and that, while the son was absemt at. •the pictures he defendant on Iris own volit'icxn illegally served drinks. The prosecution relied upon, the cases Tocker v. Alereei'j. Woodley v. Lawnvice and Neville v. Edwards to establish their (submissions that defeudant was authorised either expressly or impliedly to serve drinks and licrefore the licensee although absent was liable. An examination of these cases shows that the ageait serving the drinks whether barman or handyman the hotel had authority to sell either to lodgers or others. In the case of Neville v. Edwards the person >e ling tin* drinks had specific authorlit v from '.lie licensee -to sell to lodg 1.-i and this carried with it a.n impEc-l authority to sell to others also. | hi the case particularly relied on by 11-e defem e, namely Kenning v. For s-'i-r the person serving drinks was tinlarman authorised to sell diinks b- 1 tween 9 a.m., and G p.m., only. He got access to the bar without author ’, y made a sale after hours in disobedience of 'instructions. The position wa? similar here where defendant had nc authority to sell during closing hour* not even to lodgers. ' On the facts and law as sub J mitted the Magistrate dismissed t h( ’ information against the licensee and m to the information against defendant I who pleaded guilty to* the charge, to a breach of the licensing laws, tie Alagistrate impose! a line of £5 am i y ’ - ■ costs. Sergeant AlcT.ntyre conducted th ' case for the police and Air H. Love! appeared for defendant. Shipping: II There were no shipping movement p yesterday. ’ I Warden’s Court: ' I The Warden Mr. H. Morgan gran'

ed the following applications;—G. E. AlcLaughlin, sea bench claim; P. de Filippi, water race; E. Skilton, prospecting licenses (3); Scorpion Gold Ltd. water race; P. () ’Donoiiue, surrender part extended sr.-', bench claim. acres; D. McLaughlin, surrender part extended sc.-u beach clainii. 41 acres; Scorpion Gold Ltd., prospect ing Recuses (3),. subject to forestry conditions; F. 11. Aloigan, surrender alluvia! claim; G. Gardiner, surrender residence /tr; IL P. Rasmussen, special river c airns, subject to conditions of Alinister in charge of scenery preservation. Woman's Pictures WESTPORT. Paramount British present the amazingly s’pectaculur “Chu Ch'iu Chow,’’ at the Victoria Theatre to-night (Saturday) and matinee this afternoon at 2.30 o’clock. The greatest •stage spectacle of its day becomes tlnmost brilliant and colourful production of the screen in this romantic musical melodrama of the Arabian Nigh-ts. George Robey, famous English comedian and Anna May Wong head a first-clasy including Fritz Kortuer, Pearl Argyle, John Garrick, Alalcolm AlcEachern, and a host of beautiful girls. It is approved for Universal exhibition, and supports include another episode of “Clancy of the ALounted. ” Popular prices—1/G and 1/-. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. “Most Precious Thing in Life,” is .-id t, Japtlou of the novelette “Biddy” by Travis Ingham, at the \ ictona ThoK'Yft on Afonday and Tues’lay. It to’D the story of a young man’s journey through college under the eye of lii s motner. wlv» 'watches over him anil ■tries io correct the harm his father’s money has done to him. It is recommended bv the Censor fur adults.