WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 29 May 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Plunket Society: WESTPORT, May 28. Although the good work accomplish' e<| by it he Westport Plunket ’Society i* fully' rcuoguised. there is still room for appreciation of what is being done for the childre’i by the Branch in the Busier district. Promoted only by the innate love for his majesty the baby, the movement was started some years ago in times of plenty, but now owing to the general state of economic condiitions the resources of the branch arc not too bright,; but this wonderful hand of women are keeping the shin afloat mainly through revenue derived from social functions’. The annual meeting of the Society will take place on Monday, 10th June at the branch headquarters at 8 p.m.; and the committee extends a hearty invitation to all subscribers to be present ( . especially those mothers who are sharing in the. many benefits of the branches activities. The Mayor, Mr J. Kilkenny will preside and at the conclusion of (he meeting, a dainty supper will bo provided by the* Committee. A Popular Engagement:

The engagement is announced of Miss Norfydd (Molly) Rees youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Rees, Westport*, to William Maginty, only son of Mr and Mrs Maginty of Denniston. The young couple are popularly known in sporting circles in the Buller district. Miss Rees has represented West port at both hockey and basket ball, whilst Mr Maginty is a wellknown exponent of the soccer code.

Shipping: There were no arrivals yesterday. The Kanna sailed yesterday. The Goseric is due from Auckland to-morrow.

Buller Rugby Union: Mr F. Keating was in (he chair at 'the usual weekly meeting of the Buller Rugby Union, held last evening. Those present were. Messrs A. Colvin A. Dey> A. Ridsdale, G. Stephenson, H. Hammond, T. PhibbSj, J. Tiplady, P. Ryan and the Secretary (\V. Craddock). The following decisions were arrived at: —

That J. Taggart he reclassified from senior to junior and granted a transfer from Hovers to S»tocktoin providing his clearance is in order; that Messrs F. Keating, 11. Hammond, A. G. Stephenson and (he Secretary be appointed a sub-committee to go into 'the revising of the rules of the Union; that Mr F. Keating be appointed manager of the Hu Iler-Coast combined team to play in the All Black trial at Nelson; 'that the gate charge for the Town v. Country matches be gents 1/-, grandstand 6d extra; ladies Gd, grandstand free; that the country senior team assemble at the Albion Hotel and have lunch at the Union’s and that Mr J. Tiplady be appointed manager of same; tiiat Country junior team assemble at the Black and White Hotel, have lunch there and Mr G. Stephenson be appointed manager of same; that Town juniors assemble at Posit Office Hotel at 12.45 p.m... and Mr A. Ridsdale lie appointed manager of same; that Town senior team assemble at Criterion Hotel at 2 p.m., and Mr Day be appointed manager of same; that Country seniors play in Bu’lcr jer.-’eys and Town seniors in Star jersey*, Country juniors in black jerseys and Town juniors in West port jersey*. any damage to jerseyr' to be made good by the Union; t haC F. Con new be advised that the onus is on referees to collect their own expenses on country club’s home ground; that. Pirate Club be advised that as they attended the annual meeting as a senior club they are liable to a senior subscription; that the Buller junior representatives be sent to Greymouth on the same date as the senior team plays their home and home match at Greymouth; that West Coast Union be advised that the confirmation of date for home and home match will be duly forwarded; that debt er from Ranger Club re. arranging of Mokihinui and Ranger fixture be received; that (the Secretary’s action in arranging for the combined team to play in Buller jersey* ait Nelson in the All Black trial be endorsed; that the Secretary’s action in loaning jerseys to Granity High School team be endorsed; that T. Douglas,, J. Harris, F. Hansen and J. Shearer be added to Rover junior list /providing their cdearances are in order; that A. Butterfield be added to Westport senior list: Hint the confirmation from New Zealand Union re. F. Forman’* permission to play rugby be received; that Secretary communicate with West Coast, Marlborough and Golden Bay Unions re. the proposed tour of the Wellington Codts team; That S. Davies be appointed referee of the Town v. Country senior match and that C. H. Webster be appointed referee of Town v. Country junior match; that Mr Atkinson be thanked for offer of use of shed for players to change in opposite the Recreation Ground; that the transporting of country players for Monday’s matches be left to the Secretary; that the Borough Council be written to re. floodlighting the far end of Victoria Square for training facilities.

Week-end Fixtures: The following rugby fixtures have been arranged for this week-end:— Senior Shield: Westport v. Old Boys Victoria Squarq. at 2.45 p.m. (Re* feree, D. Kilgour); Rangers v. Stars at Millerton, at 2.45 p.m. (lleferee, A. ALloo); Rovers and United byes. Junior Shield; Bachelor* v. Sitars, at Denniston, at 2.45 p.m. (Rcfereei. V. Smith); pirates v. Rivals, at "Victoria at 1.15 p.m.,. (Referee T. Phibbs); Westport v . Stockton, a.t at 2.30 p.m., (Referee, D. ißees); Old Boys v. Mokihinui, at Trotting Tracks at 2.45 p.m., (Referee, W. Kelly); United v. Ranger*, at Millerton,. at. 1.15 p.m., (Referee, F. Connew) Rovers, a bye. Phillips Cup: Ngakawau v. Starsi, at Ngakawau, at 2 p.m., (Referee, D.

Young); Old Boys v. Technical School at Technical at 1.15 p.m. (Referee, p. Gillovic); Pirates v. Granity High School,, at Granity, ait 2 p.m. (Referee, G. Gedde*). Golf:

The second round of the two life competition, to be played under the .■tiisp:ees of the Westport Ladies’ Golf Club is to be completed by Juno 3rd. The draw is as follows:— M rs Ryan V. Miss Treloar; Mrs Nahr v. Misg BailieMrs Bryan v. Mrs Davis; Mrs Mullan v. Mrs Batt; Mrs Skilton v. Mrs Sice; Miss Powell v. Miss Cox; Mrs Wilson v. Miss Harkness; Miss Slee, a bye. One life draw:—Mrs Holdgato v. Mrs Bird; Mrs Walker v. Mrs J. Slee; Miss Fountaine v. Miss Henley; Miss A. Payne v. Miss Taylor. Addison’s Gold Return:

The gald return of the Addison’s Flatt Company for the fortnight ended Saturday, May was Hois, for 36 shifts. The manager reports that the work of parting in a prospecting cut on the west of the property is pro grossing. Basketball: Basketball competitions were continued last evening at the State School grounds. The results were. A Grade: St. Mary’s College A,, beat Aotea 10/4; Rangers A, beat Technical Old Girls B 17/2; St. Andrew’s A, beat St. Mary’s Old Girls 10/6. In the “B” grade competition Technical School beat State 18/6. The following games have been arranged for Thursday:—■ 4 p.m.; State School v. St. Andrew’s B (Referee, Miss J. Rayner); 5 p.nr.: Torea B v. St. Mary’s B (Referee, Miss McGovern); 5.45 p.m.: Technical Old Girls v. Torea A (Referee, Mr Watson); 6.30 p.m.. Ranger B v. St. Andrew’s A (Referee, Miss Findlay); 7.15 p.m.: Technical Old Girls B vMayfair Mr H. Hammond). Moreau’s Pictures WESTPORT. In the realms of fiction one finds no more stirring, no more powerful drama than this sensation seething story of stolen love and the Jaw eourtsj. Matheson Lang in the British, production, “The Great Defender” at the Victoria Theatre to-night and to-morrow, Thursday, matinee and evening. Supporting artist* are Margaret Bannerman, Arthur Margetson, Richard Bud h etc. It is recommended by the Censor for adults, wiith excellent supporting pictures. Prices 1/G and 1/-. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

“One Night of Love” is the big attraction for screening at the Victoria Theatre on Friday and Saturday, and also ait the inatineoi, the most glorious musical romance of all time, starring Grace Moore, the gird with the voice divine and Tullo Carminati, Mona Barrie, Lyle Talbotj. etc. This picture has been showing everywhere to extended seasons and capacity houses and is now in i>ts 22nd week at the Liberty, Sydniy. It is approved for Universal exhibition. Patrons *hould be wise and book their seats without delay. Reserves 2/- phis tax.