WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 31 July 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Supremacy in Sport: WESTPORT. July 30. Bul’er on many occasions has given evidence of supremacy over Coast in different phases of sport, but’ .seldom in one week-end is that supremacy so forcibly emphasised as was the ease on Saturday anil Sunday. In the Da'gleish Shield contest, which should be classed ns the blue ribbon of Coast, go'f. Westport players completely shadowed the Greymouth challengers, in the Chatham Cup soccer final played at Millerton Marisrt (Greymouth) were soundly trounced by the local A.U B'aeks. Our rugby representatives r-nme out victorious over Coast at Greymout’h and a team of riflemen from Runanga district were convincingly defeated by the Westport Club. What about a Wheelbarrow race? Gorse Ablaze: Thg Fire Brigade had .difficulty yesterday in coping with a blaze which took place in a section of gorse in Wakefield Street', and which at one time threatened the residence of Mr Lawery. T.h e flames spread rapidly and were fanned by a strong breeze bowing at the time. As a result of the persistent efforts, of .ike brigade I tie i-anfliigrution was got under eont'nil and no damage was done to the house.

Buller Rugby Union: Mr F. Keating was in the chair at the usual weekly meeting of the Buller Rugby Union held last evening. The Secretary was authorised to forward to the Hutt Football Cub, Wellington. information asked for regarding clubs and 'their seeret’aries in the Buller district. It was agreed to for ■card the Nelson Rugby Union a congratulatory message on 'the occasion of their jubilee and also a telegram to the A l Blacks extending wishes for successful and enjoyable -tour. It was agreed that S. Taylor be added to the Stockton junior list ami that N. Mc.Elwce he given permission to play mgbv pending confirmation from the Neiv’ZeaJand Rugby Union. The manager's report on the visit to Greymouth was received as satisfactory. It .-is decided to ask the West Coast I'i. mi to send a junior team to Westport on August 10th. Hangers juniors and Bachelors were awarded the mat elms against Rivals and Westport ■ espect:vely on forfeit, the defaulting teams to be fined ss.

Week-end Fixtures: August 3rd, Albion Cup: Rangers v, Granity al 2.45 (A. Alloo); Westport v. Stars, at Victoria Square, at 1.15 (D. Kilgour). Senior Shield: Old Boys v, United, at Victoria Square, at 2.45 (A. S. Dalton). Junior Shield: United v. Old Boys, a; Trotting Track, at' 1.15 (W. Kelly); Rovers v. Rangers, at Granity, at 1.15 (V. Goodall); Rivals v. Stars, at Trotting Track, at. 2.45 (E, Fox); Mokihinui v. Stockton, at Mokihinui, at! 2.45 (A. Bain); Bachelors v. Pirates, at 2.45 (D. Webster); Westport, a bye. Star third graders v. Beefton, Waratah at Recreation Ground, at' 1.15 (P. Gillovie.) With a view to the selection of a Buller representative team to play in the primary schools’ championships to be held at Greymowth, sides from the following will play in a trial match at Wainiangaroa on August 3rd: Borlase. Taylor, Walshe, Watson, Body, Corden, Luff. Davies, Findlay, Melndoe. Moynihan. Anderson, Walshe Kirkwood, Todd,' Doneliff, E. Moynihan, Hawes. J. Griffiths, Coyne, Tyler, Paul, Pearson, Neill, Stack, Prout, Neighbours, Beveridge. Griffiths, Cummings, Richardson and Fayen. Miniature Rifle Shooting:

A team from Runanga Miniature Rifle Club visited Westport during the week-end and fired a match with the .local club. Westport Club won by a margin ul I'J points. The scores were as fallows:--Westport':—J. Keoghan 70; M. Marshall 69; L- Jordan 67; L. Williams 67; J Green 67; N. Perkins 67; L. Hutchison 67; L. Solomon 67; A. C. Bruning 68: W.'Murray 66; C. McLellan 65; J. Fountaine 64; J. Singer 62; J. Hutchison til. Total 927. Runanga:—J. Smith 67; J. A'mond 60- B Cooke 64: R. Murray 63; J. King 62; H. Scott 61; N. Hewart 59; G Webster 58; J. Barker 54; G. Hilderbrand 50; W. Marshall 50; B. Kennedy 47; R. Sharp 46; R. Almond 43. Total 790. Farmers’ Union:

Mr E. McFadden was in the chair at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Westport branch of the Farmers Union Prior to the transaction of business a vote of condolence was passed to Mi- M. Durkin on the death of his father, all present st'anding. Mr Morris who represented the branch at the recent Dominion Conference, held al Wellington, submitted a comprehen sive report of the business done. Im portairt' matters. Mr Morris stated, were brought before the Conference and a full and free discussion was al lowed. The delegate was accorded a vote of thanks for his report. Music Examinations Delayed: The local secretary for the Trinity (‘,,1 'ego of Music. Mr J. Radford, has received advice that Mr C. Egerton Low Examiner for the South Island, would not arrive in New Zealand until the middle of August, which would mean a delay in the holding Oi the examinations. Mr Low was travelling to New Zealand by the s.s. Niagara when the vessel collided with a freighter soon after leaving Vaneou ver. The mishap has been responsible for the interference with Mr Low’s arrangements. Shipping: The following boats were berthed:

Karepo, Kaimai, Totara, Parera, Rata and Canopus. The port presented an unusually (enlivened. ap[pearance yesterday. The Totara, ißata and Parera sailed yesterday. The Kaimai sailed this morning. The Karepo is due to sail to-night. With the rush of shipping, there was a shortage of labour.

Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. Paramount Pictures present Lee Tracy. Helen Mack and Baby Le Roj in the comedy-drama “The Lemon Drop Kid,” at the Theatre Royal tonight and Thursday and matinee. Adapted from Damon Runyan’s story of a racing man who went wrong try ing to do the right thing. A delightful comedy drama. Approved for universal exhibition. Excellent supports include News Reels, Screen Souvenirs, Betty Boop Cartoon, etc.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. He led a double life by making love to one woman! And didn’t know that this blonde' by night and brunette by day were one and the same —his own wife. Franchot Tone, Constance Bennett, Tullio Carminati and Russ Colomba in “Mod’in Rouge’’ a 20th Century production at the Theatre Royal Friday, Saturday and ma'tinoe. Recommended by Censor for adults Supports include a Hickey Mouse Car toon. Organlogue. etc. The serial will be screened Friday night and matinee Saturday.