WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 28 May 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Labour Party Meeting: WESTPORT. May The usual fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the New Zealand Labour Party was held la.-t evening. Mr W. 11. Woodcock presiding. Correspondence having been dealt with Mrs Ryan, delegate representing the branch at a. recent meeting of the L.R.C. held at Greymouth. submitted a report which has been published in tho '‘Argus.” Mrs Ryan was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for representing the branch at her own expense. A long discussion took place regarding a reference to the ‘‘Argus in the report, and action was held over until a visit to the district which it is understood will be made by Messrs O’Brien and Kent eventuates. The announced that a refund of 12s 6.1, representing c-;st of a telegram sent to Mr Webb in connection with dispute on aerodrome had boon refunded by the Unemployed Union) A sum of £1 was passed for payment for tuning of piano. Mr 1Parfitt referred to a pamphlet issued bv the Teachers’ Institnt' 1 entitled “Order Ont of Chaos A copy of this he received as Chairin' n of the Westport Sta'e S-hool Comnc’tee. Tim article advocated the removal of education matters from the atmnsnhcre of Parl’ament. and suggested that flic affairs should be governed by a Board specially appointed for the purnose. He (Mr Parfitt) was of the .oiiiro’i that any such action would be a retrograde one. and he would move that the attention of tho Member for the District bo drawn to the matter. The motion was seconded bv Air Higmnn. and carried unanimously. Methodist Synod: The May Synod of the Nelson district of the Methodist. Church opens in Westport to-morrow evening. Those who will be in attendance will include Rev. AV. A. Burley, M.A. (Nelson), the Rev. B. Dudley, F.R.A.S. (Richmond), the Rev. 11. Cochrane (Murchison), the Rev. R. Coonibridge (iGranity), the Rev. A. O. Harris (Grevmouth). the Rev. A. Carr (Hokitika), the Rev. W. C. Dickens (Reefton), and the Rev. N. P. Larsen.

Wrestling Bout Arranged: The Westport Wrestling Association has ararnged a match to take place in the Theatre Royal on Friday. Juno 7th, between Wade (America) and Al Pereira. Wade is due to arrive in New Zealand shortly. This will be the last' occasion on which the theatre will bo available for a number of months, as during the re-modelling of 5 the A 7 i<-toria Theatre, the talkies will be screened in the Theatre Royal. hipping: In addition to the Oyiana and Kanna which load to-day, the I'nion Co. announce the following loadings on Wednesday: Kare’u for Auckland: Poolta for Wellington; and Totara for Oama ru. The Kanna sails for Greymouth tonight. Rifle Shooting: The weekly shoot conducted under ‘he nusp’cos of the local Miniature Rifle Club resulted as follows: —

Morpan’s Pictures WESTPORT. The spirited race for Ihe motion picture rights of Travis Ingham’s celebrated story, “Biddy” several months ago, culminated in a victory for Columbia Pictures, who will present the screen version of the story at Victoria Theatre to-night (Tuesday) at eight o’clock, under the title of “Most Precious Thing in Life.” Richard Cromwell, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook and Anita Louise are the featured players. Recommended by Censor for adults. Excellent supporting subjects.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. “The Great Defender” is a British for screening on Wednesday and Thursday and matinee at Victoria Theatre. A stirring story of the law courts, seething with sensation, set in tense thrilling atmosphere, with tremendous odds of circumstantial evidence for the life of a man. Mathes m Lang plays the leading role, supported by Margaret Bannerman and Richard Bird. Recommended by Censor for adults. Good supporting subjects. CABLE SERVICES. “The International cable news ap pearing in this issue is published by arrangement with the Australian Prestf Association ami the ‘Sun-Herald* News Service Limited.” “By special arrangement, Reuter’? world service in addition to other special sources of information, is used in the compilation of the overseas intelligence published in this issue and all rights therein in Australia and New Zealand are reserved.” “Sue.h of the cable news in. this issue as is so headed has appeared in ‘The Times’ and is cabled to Australia and New Zealand by special transmission. It should b e understood opinions are not thus© of “The Timed’

The Combined Team: The selectors met after the match and made a good job of the task set them \ well-lialani-ed team lias been rot together ami certainly one that is capable of winning Wednesday's game at Nelson. Though Gilbert was given the full-back position, it could not be said that, he was by any means outstanding. He was slow 'in getting out of tight comers, and Ins displas. .ill round did not put Graham the other aspirant for honours, in a bad hght. However. Gilbert may have had a day off and will probably rise to the occasion on Wednesday. The selectors '‘showed good' judgment m awarding

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