WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 17 June 1936, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Teaching Appointments;

WESTPORT, June 16.

The Nelson Education Board has made the following teaching appointments: Westport Assistant Mistress. Miss J. Woodward; Millerton Assistant Mistress, no application, position to be re-advertised; Nelson Central, Head Teacher. Arthur Alloo, transferrod from Granity District High School; Little Wanganui. Sole Teacher, Miss I.'. Lego; Owen River. Sole Teacher. Miss S, Maxwell; Roefton District High School. Assistant Mistress, Miss A. Hendry. Alawheraiti; Karamca. Assistant Mistress, no applications. Position to be re-a-Ivert.sei.

Boxing: There, is no more fervent ‘•upporter of boxing in the Buller district than Gus Parkinson, and no on e has made greater efforts to push the sport along than he has. Gus is always doing something in the interests of the game and followers of this manly pastime. ow ( > him a debt of gratitude tor his efforts to kee-- it going in Westport. A tournament is to lie held shortly 'it Reefton and Gus is leaving nothing undone which would ensure th ( . Buller district being well represented. A strong team has been chosen and amongst those who figure on the list are W. Scully, L. Hawes. W. Hawes. Carden (Tiroroa), M. Grey. Al. Thurlow, ,L Walsh, Ilenrys (Tiroroa) and “Spider” Fox. Gus welcomes the decis’on of the Reefton Boxing Association to hold a tournament and he wishes the writer to advise the Secretary (Mr 'Richmond) through this column, that he can count on his cooperation in any way which would assist in th e success of jhe gathering.

Successful Card Tournament: The local branch of the Hibernian Society held a very successful card tournament at St. Canic.e’s Hall last evening. All tables were oe.cii|.ied and a good time was spent by patrons. A hard-working ladies’ eonim.itt.ee provided an excellent supper. The successful players were: Mesdames Forman. Collin’s, Aliss AlcGreevy ami Mr Craddock. A special prize, was awarded to Airs McGreevy. An entertainment of a similar eliaracter,. with the addition of a dance, for which music will bo provided by Curtis’ Orchestra, will be hold at St. Caniee’s Hall on Monday, 22nd inst. That Mrs Ilansby is at the head of affairs, should be sufficient guarantee that a great time is in store for all. Basketball:

Thei'o was another big attendance at the State School grounds last evening when thre e basketball games were decided.

State School 9, beat' Ranger B 6: St. Andrew’s 'B 8. beat Teehnical High School B 5; St. Andrew’s A 26. beat St. Mary’s College 8. Keen interest, was i.-enlred in Hi-..' latter game and the clear-cul \ictoi} of St- Andrew’s team was the snrpr.ne of the evening. The form displayial bv the side was th v |,est revealed this season, and the accurate shooting of Miss Kn'glit from all angles was a feature of the game. Rugby Football:

The third grade team to represent Town v. Country, ou th L . King’s Birthday, is as follows: — Full-back: Casey; * three-quarters; Cummings, Smallholme, Collins; liveeighths: Croudis, Thurlow; half-baek: Gray; forwards: Adauk, Snow, Martin, Kerr. Wood, Lowther, Carter and Walshe.

Emergencies; Forwards: Anderson, Mitchell Neil; backs; Palmer, Taylor. Any player not available is requested to’notify the secretary immediately. The forwards are to 'assemble at the State School on Monday, at 7 p.m. Labour’s Newspaper:

A representative of the only Labour daily newspaper in New Zealand (Air J. li. Anderson) is at present visiting the Buller District in the interests of the journal, and us a result, of talks with Labour organisations and supporters of the Government generally, is much impressed with the possibilities of building up a big circulation here. The “Argus” has at all times advocated the greatest attainable measure of! good conditions and pay for workers, and has welcomed ever/ opportunity fearlessly, tq_stand behind the cause of the bottom dog in times of industrial trouble. lit is indeed good to learn that people are now awake to th c enterprise of some papers : nd their “insurance*” policies and are prepared to support a journal from which a real benefit can be derived. Housing Scheme:

'Prior to his departure for Wellington yesterday. Air Hammond, representing the Government, who has been visiting Westport in connection with a housing scheme, met the Mayor (Air Kilkenny) and members of thc Advancement Committee and discussed the proposals with them. S;co(tit Slit'eld;

At thp Dire Station last evening, a team, of forty-fives players, representing the Labour Rooms, was defeated bv the Country team, by the narrow margin of 9I> —94. Henderson’s and Victoria, will meet on Thursday evening to decide the privilege of meeting the holders for the Scott Shield.

Shipping: The Koiraga. and Canopus arrived in part yesterday. The Simonside sailed lor Ocean Island last evening. 'l’lie Kartigi and Totara are due here on Saturday. The Kalingo is expected on Thursday. Th ( , Titoki arrived to-day from Taral:ohe.

The Whippets: With attractive prizes offered interest in the whippet race's held at (Don cestor Park was intense. There was

an exceptionally large attendance of the public, and th (< meeting proved the best as yet held under the auspices of th,, club. Owners from all parts of the Coast -were representsnd. Air. J. AlcFarlane’s Guy Fawkes continued its winning sequence by capturing the open flat and open hurdles and was only beaten on the post by Synagogue in Hie free for all after a desperate finish. The Maiden flat was won in good style, by Air. J. Barnett’s (Reefton) Wee Bess but this smart bitch hail to be satisfied with a dead heat, in the novice event with the locally owned Stolen Kiss. Th,, judge could not separate Jubilee Queen and Argyle Lass in the finish of the middleweight event and a dead heat was awarded. Air T. Hanshy’s Paddy accounted for the maiden hurdles in great style and the challenge event, over the sticks, Maxog'n and Rangatira was won bv the latter. The meeting was well managed and there was no undue, waiting between the (-.vents. The stewaids carried out their duties very ably. Soccer: In fine but cold weather and before a largo attenda.nee of spectators, the Cnujiiry di.-fricts being well represent .•d. Buller • n-fill 1x- resisted a challenge for the Peter Dawson challenge by Nelson at Victoria Square on Saturdav. The teams at times plaxed pol'shed foot ball, but on the whole the gam, was not up to representatix e standard. The visitors played a plucky and det i’rm ned game aml were distine.tlv unlucky to have been Iji'aten by a tn I margin. The visitors held theit

■-wn in th.- first half and at. limes in the second period had Buller definitely rattled. T. Blyth opened the, scoring for Buller with a 'goal that gave Smith little chance of saving. J. Du Featl scored the equaliser for Nelson but Buller sealed the issue with two further goals by C. Orman ami T. White. Campbell. Nelson centre halt, was the best player on the ground. Anderson and White for Buller were a rorklike defence and saved their s’d., on many occasions. Both Smith and Archibald gave a sound display as custodians.

Mr W. T. Slee at the conclusion of the game presented the Peter Dawson Cup to the winners. Air. Goxull manager of the Nelson team retained thanks for the hospitality extended to the visitors and congratulated Buller on their victory. At Denniston veserday Nelson defeated local team by 4 goals, to nil. Air. Wardrope refereed both games in an efficient manner.

Morgan’s Pictures WESTPORT. At the Now A’ictoria Theatre tonight ami to-morrow (Thursday), matinee and night. George Formby. .-in Enirli.rii stage comedian, and Florence Desmond, tire featured in the tiit'sh comedy, “No Limit. ’ The '(■(•ale of':he film is most interesting, ft is the beautiful Isle of Alan, the story being written around Hie famous T. T. cycle races that arc run on * Island every ye*ar. It is love, and laughter run riot ’midst pion y of thrills, and is apppoved for universal exhibition. There will be showing also ■“Voice of Britain.” behind the scenes til the 8.8. C. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Git:ia Alpar? thc ravishmgiy beautiful Hungarian night ngale. is tcatui,.,j in “I (Hve Aly Hear ,” a magnifi“iit, lavishly-produced adaptation the famous operetta. “The Dubarrv. It is the big :ittl'tietion at Hie Ne'.i V’cturw Theatre on Friday and Saturday.' and til Hie matinee on Saturday. The screen's new queen of song a,,peel's in (he elmim-lilled musical romance of the lil'l'e mill wh" ensiavud the hearts of kings ami princes, and win s-: be.-iuly became thepower behind 'lie throne of France'. It is recommended bv the Censor H" adults. There are excellent .-.npporti'tig subjects.