WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 10 September 1935, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Labour Day Carnival: WESTPORT, September 9. I u the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, Mr Reid was in the ehair at the usual fortnightly meeting of tha Labour Day Carnival Committee. Those present were; Mrs Ryan. Messrs W. ONeill, E. Potter, P. Ryan, L. O’Neill. G, Parkinson, J. Duncan, J. Raynor. The inclusion of a boxing tournament was discussed and was referred to the Boxing Association. It was decided to open an account in a loca' bank. Messrs Kilkenny and Ryan being appointed trustees. Collectors reported that the appeal for cash and trophies met with a very encouraging i espouse. ht' was agreed to again include a big chop for attractive prizes. The inclusion of a wheel-bariow race, competitors to finish with two circuits of the Square, was decided upon. It was also decided to arrange for the holding of a basketball tournament, and a mock Court'. The next meeting will be .'he'd on Sunday, September 15th i u the Labour ißooms at 10 a.m.

Late Mr Robt. Hannah: The funeral of the late Mr Robert Hannah, of Denniston took place on Saturday afternoon at Orawaiti Cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs J. Cockfield, W. Forsythe, E. Webster, T. Stevens, W. Dobbie and J. Meek. Rev. Walshe officiated at the house and graveside and a short service was also conducted by Messrs Forsythe and Dobbie. Numerous floral tributes testified to the esteem i u which deceased was held, A Timely Arrival: Only the promptness of Superintend ent Dailey of the local Fire Brigade saved a car in Palmerston Street from destruction last evening. The car, a Greyinouth one. took fire in Palmers ton Street, and in answer to a call the Superintendent was on the scene in particularly fast time and with the aid of a patent extinguisher, saved the vehicle. Still Going Strong: The fol'owing advertisement is taken from the Westport “Star-” of Wednesday. September 18th, 1885. F. W. Hagedorn & Co., furniture warehouse will be found replete in all its branches. Funerals attended to. It wi’l be noticed in our columns that the firm is still on deck and are always forging ahead. Footballers Entertained: The Wellington touring football team were the guests yesterday of the Buller Rugby Union at' a picnic held at Tauranga Bay. A big' gathering of sports were present and community singing, games, etc. helped to make the time fly a!l too quickly, Mr A. G’olvin. Vice-President of the Buller Rugby Union, commented on the sports manship of the Wellington Team and the benefit the game would derive from such visits. The manager of the tourists paid a tribute to the hospitality of the Wes-t’port people and assured all that the team would retain pleasant memories of the visit.

Whippet Racing: The Ngakawau Whippet Club held another of their popular meetings yesterday in beautiful weather and before a large attendance. Mr J. McFarlane’s puppy. Guy Fawkes, sprang a surprise by winning the Open Handicap and Free-For-All. The results were as fo.’ lows:—

Novice Flat.—J. Rae’s Pinto Pete I; Tyler’s Gold Spray 2. Open Flat—lst heat: 8. Scott’s Argy.e Tom 1; T. Dunn’s Racketeer 2. 2nd heat: McFarlane’s Guy Fawkes 1; K. Seott’s Black Fury 2. Final- Guy Fawkes 1; Black Fury 2. Middleweight.—lst he’at: E. Solomon’s Ned Kelly 1; J. Blair’s Spring er 2. 2nd heat: T. Dunn’s Bonny Bell 1: S. Scott’s Merrimax 2. Final: Mernmax 1; Ned Kelly 2. Novice Hurdles—A. Bradley’s Golden Hair 1; Tyler’s Gold Spray 2 Open Hurdles.—T. Murray’s Maxigen 1; J. Blair’s Springer 2. Free-For-All—lst heat; J. Bradley’s Buckshee 1; McFarlane’s Guy Fawkes 2. 2nd Ihoat: S. Scott’s BL.ek Fury 1; J. Rea’s )Rey Step 2. FinaJ: Guy Fawkes 1; Buckshee 2.

Settled Ou,t of Court: A jury was summoned to be in attendance at the Supreme Court to-day, but the case to be heard, McKenzie v. Betts, a claim for damages arising out of a motor accident, was settled out of Court and their services were not re quire d.

Long Becord of Service: Mr Harry Morgan, who is part pro prictor with his sister, Miss E. Morgan in the new Victoria Theatre, which opens fo-morrow night in Westport, has had a long and honourable connec tion with the town. Over foity years here passed by since he first set °ut t° eater for the amusement loving people ot the Westport district' and bv dint of hard work and efficient management, he now ranks amongst the leading New Zealand showmen and is proprietor of one of the finest theatres in New Zealand. Obituary: The death occurred last evening ot Mrs P. Kane, a well-known resident’ of Addison’s for many years. Deceased was a native of Ireland and is surviv ed by three sons. Pat (Reefton). Tom (Wellington) and Jack (Westport'), a.'so one daughter, Matron Kane of Reefton Hospital. Her husband died seme years ago. Personal: Mr Drayton, representing the Lace Webb Co., arrived on Saturday from Christchurch to instal the seating at the new Victoria Theatre, which opens on Wednesday. The Western Electric Company's engineer arrived from Wellington ‘on Saturday night to supervise the transler of the talkie plant from the Theatre Royal to the new Victoria Theatre. Shipping: The Titoki, Rata and Canopus are loading to-day. The Union Company announces the following loadings here for the week ending September 14th; Monday: Rata, from Lyttelton, loads tor Wellington. Friday. A ] ex!inder from Greymouth part-loaded, completes for Gisborne llto k>, from Greymouth, part-loadad •or Napier, eonip'etes for Wellington from Auckland, loads for Auckland and New Plymouth. n-« a t l "s a r s Kanna > fro »' GPeymouth. ?or w a n P ?° r > l,ekland - completes toi Wellington, tfienee Auckland. Loan Sanctions: The Mayor, Mr J. Kilkenny, has received telegraphic advice from Mr P C. Webb, M.P. for Buller, that the Local Bodies Loans Board ha s sanctioned the Westport Borough Conn eil’s street improvement loan of £15,000, for a term of 15 years. Rifle Shooting: The, Westport Miniature Rifle Club held their weekly shoot last evening. The result was as follows:— e

Basketball: Basketball games played last evening resulted as follows:— St. Andrew's A be.at St. Mary’s O.G. 9/5; Tech O.G. A boat St. Mary's College 10/9.. Thursday’s fixtur e at Granity is Torea A v. St. Mary’s O.G. Referee, Mr Martin. Morgan’* Picture* NEW VICTORIA THEATRE There will not be any picture display to-night (Tuesday) at the Theatre Royal on account of changing over the talkie plant, etc., to the New Victoria Theatre for re-opening tomorrow (Wednesday). It is hardly possible to think that. such a transformation could be made in a building, and it can certainly be called “the theatre beautiful.” A British production will be screened for the opening night, a bright comedy feature vrith songs, entitled “ Mister Cinders’,’ and starring Clifford Mollison and Zelma O’Neil. It is joyou s entertainment, a real gloom chaser, so people should be sure and join the happy throng on Wednesday night at the Now Victoria Theatre. It is approved for universal exhibition, with excellent supporting talkies. Reserves at Morgan’s, near theatre. NEXT CHANGE. Clive Brook and Ann Harding are featured in the United Artists produc tion, “The Gallant Lady, ” for screening at the New Victoria Theatre the next change of programme. Recommended by Censor for adults Women’s institute: Mrs Wilkie was in -the chair at the monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute, and the attendance was large. Mrs Green, delegate to the annua! conference, submitted an interesting report, and >was accorded e hea r ty vote of thanks. An instructive talk on home nursing was given by Mrs Wimsett and proved too s hort for the in-

•terested listeners, who expressed the desire for more lectures of this kind. The roll call, “Sing, Say, Penny Pay,” was most amusing. A jumbled letters competition was won by Mrs

Wimsett. A table of small articles made by disabled soldiers were on display, and were much admired. The hostesses were Mesdames Wood, Stowell, Payne, and Phillips.

N. Perkins 6eore 70 n.p. L Solomon 70 W. Murray .... 69 1 2 A. C. Bruning 68 J. 0. Fountaine 68 o J. Green . . 69 L. Hutchison 69 J. Hutchison 67 2 D. Thomas 67 T. Perkins 64 5 J. Keoghan . 68 M. Marshall 66 2 J. Singer 64 4 R Williams 67 F. Doncliffe 65 1 V Tonks 61 4