WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 4 May 1936, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Flower Show: WESTPORT, May 2. The Westport Methodist Chrysanthemum Chib's annual ilower show was opened yesterday by the Mayor, Air. Kilkenny, who congratulated the Chib .on tlu’ wonderful display or blooms. The entries showed a big increase on last veer's as the standard of exhibits also revealed a very noticeable improvement. The Club Cup for the most points in the cut bloom section was won bv Mrs, ][• Tregurtha, who also captured the Taylor Cup awarded for the most points scored in the dicorative section. The trophy donated for the champion bloom was won by Mr. .Junge. The points scored in the cut bloom section gave an indication of the difficult task set tlio judges. Mrs. H. Tregurtha scored -11. Miss 'faylor .'lB, and Airs. AirDo.nald 34. Tn the decorative section the most successful competitors were Mesd'ames H. Tregurtha 10 pts., Mrs. "W. R. Woodcock 5 pts., Mrs. W. Taylor 4 pts. The judges of Howers were Air. G. Hufton and Miss Martin. The show was open again today and despite rough weather conditions the sessions wore well attended- The prize list was a lengthy one. Hockey: Mr. AL O’Dea was in 'the chair at the annual meeting of the '.Buller Hockey Association, held last evening. The attendance was not large. The election of officers for the cnsiiiug vear resulted as follows: — Patron; Mr. C. Sara. President: Mr. J. Rose. Vice Presidents: Mesdames J. AL Robertson. J. Daily, Miss AT. Carr. Messrs W. Hart. .1. Bowden, R. Patterson and AL O’Dra. Hon. Secretary; Mr. P. Gillovie. Assistant Secretary; Mr. R. Naylor. Treasurer: Miss E. McGrath. Hon. Auditor; Mr. R. Patterson. Postponement Committee; ’Messrs Naylor and Rose. Official Timekeeper; Air. 1.. Fletcher. Inward correspondence was dealt with as follows:— . From Nelson Hockey Association, inviting a. team to visit Nelson. Received.

From r. Delanev, resigning from position of trustee for grounds fund — Am-ped. and Mr. P. Gillovie appointcd in his n'-aeo. A motion of ajiprecrat on was accorded the retiring president. Mr. M. O’Dea, for his past services. It was decided that the secretary write to tho Westport Borough Council applying for permission to train on Victoria Senate. The season is to open on May M, nominations closing on May 11 for all competitions. Miss C’arr was accorded a «pte of thanks for a donation of flags. A special meeting is to be held on Monday. Mav 4. when an endeavour is to be made to have several old/flavors ’n attendance. An effort will be made to reintroduce hockey info tho secondary schools in the district. The meeting terminated with n vote of thanks to the chair and Airs, Robertson for the use of the room-

Severe Storm; Westport and district experienced a verv severe storm last night. Thunder and lightning, accompanied bv torrential rain and wind of g’ale force, made matters very unpleasant. Early this morning the storm’ was at its peak and considerable damage, resulted to propiFty. Fair, Ltd., lost n large plate glass window and several other shops in Palmerston Street suffered similar damage. Many fences were razed to the ground and only a few wireelss posts were left standing. A slip took place on the Millerton track, but this was quickly cleared to permit traffic to tho township. Obituary; The. death took place in the Buller Hospital, after a long illness, this morning, of Alichael O’Neill, a single man, aged 46 yGars. He was a native of the district and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. Woodward anil Miss Kate O’Neill. Card Party:

'lhe wet weather interfered with the attendance at the Labour Party’s weekly card fourn'ainent held last evening, hut nevertheles a very enjoyable time was spent. 'Die successful players were: Mosdames Ryan, Shaw, Stafford and Mr. Perkins. Shipping: The Rata is in port. Morgan’s Pictures WESTPOP,T. Paramount present the famous stars Carl Brisson and Alary Ellis in the glamorous musical romance, “All The King’s Horses,” at the New Victoria Theatre to-night (Alonday) at 8. An intimate and roguish romance to till you with love and lyrics and laughter. Gorgeous girls “Dancing the Viennese,” songs to delight your heart, you will thrill to the gorgeous voice of Mary Ellis. “The Viennese,” a foxtrot with waltz graces, is a contribution to the return of grace and beauty in dancing. Elaborately staged wi'th ‘ mirrored floors, revolving columns and a perfectly trained chorus, the Viennese chorus features Carl Brisson and Rosita, feminine half of the famous Ramon and Rosita team, as its principals. Edward Everett Horton, Eugene Pallette and Katherine De A'lille are also in the cast. Approved for Universal exhibition. Excellent supporting subjects. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. “Above the Clouds” is a Columbia production for screening on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and features Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Wilson and Richard Cromwell. Thrills of the air are the main features of the story, recommended by the Censor for adults. Support sinclude Sports Thrill, Alarch of Years, and a two-reel comedy.