WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 4 August 1936, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

<Onr Own Correspondent.} £lOO Prize Money: -WESTPORT, Angus. 3. The Mayor, (Mr J. Kilkenny) presided at a meeting of the Labour Dav Sports Committee, held last evening. Those present were Mrs Ryan. W. Champion, F. Champion, W. O’Neill, A. Spencer. T. Shaw, I’.. Champion. T. Adank, and the joint secretaries. Messrs W. 11. Woodcock tind I*. Ryan. It ,wa.s unanmousty de cided to hold a mons.er sports carui val on Labour Day. but a decision regarding the venue was held ovei until next meeting. The meeting agre’d to increase the prize mone.y for the chopping and sawing events tn tIOO. The secretary was instructed to pencil the Theatre Royal for the purpose of holding a ball on Labour night. It was agreed to hold the next meeting .n the Town Hall on Monday, 10, and to invite r-e-pr,sentatives of sports bodies anj industrial organisations to be. present. Jubilee Dinner.

The most important item m the btg Ist of festivities arranged to celebrate the jubilee of the Westport Football Club was the dinner which ,ook place at the State School ground. I. proved a most successful function, and the- catering for; the large attendance was efficiently carried out by the club and a hard', forking staff of assis ants. 'flic elaborate b.rthday cake which was given pride of place a<. the table occupied by old timers of the club and present-day officials, was the subject of much favourable comment, and was made by J. Al. Robertson and Sons, Its representation was a football field with all ae cessor es and the decorative work was indeed a credi. to the firm. Mr TPhibbs occupied Hie chair, and ussoe ate.l with him al the main table were the Mayor (Mr J. Kilkenny), Messrs T. A chi.-m. R. Elh-y I. Mills, F. Hagedorn!. .1. Scanlon, .1. MrElwce. ,1. Gallagher, E. Smyrke. A. Herron. G. Ai.ken, 11. Lowther, Geo. .tones. ’ Hon. P. (’. Webb and many others forwarded apologies for noa attendance. The following .oast list was honoured, “Westport Football Club,” proposed by Air, I’. Ph bbs and replied to by Me/srs F. Hagedorn. A. ’E. Hagedorn and A- T. Hillsdale, “Duller Rugby Union,” proposed by Mr James Scanlon, replied to by Messrs 11. Hammond and "W. Craddock; “The Pioneers”, by Air A. G. Colvin, responded to by Messrs E. Smyrke, A. Herron. G. Aitken,. J. McElwee, .1. J. Alolony and T. ALUs; “Buller Local Bodies,” proposed by <l. Gallagher (Hawke’s Bay), responded to by the Mayor (Mr Kilkenny/, Messrs K. J. Uwes and D. Archer, “Kindred Clubs,” ptoposed by Air T. Atchison;, replied to by Messrs IL Colvin. G. S cphenson, A. Dey, V. Goodall an,| E. Humphries; “The Ladies” proposed by the chairman, repl'ed I > bv Alt IlaHtmond. At the interval.(hiring the evening, the following don! abated vn,cal .items: Alessrs F. O ’Gorumn, F. Ualnon. G. Blair. W. Sherlock. The accompaniments were provided by Air Butterfield.

Money for AmusemenL: That money is beginning to circulate more freely is evidenced by the large sums paid for .amusement during ;hc past two week-ends. The Sodden Sh eld game drew £240, and a like amount was paid to see McCready and Woods “in ’action.” The box office returns at .he WeßtpOfrt football Club’s jubilee ball was worth £11)3. and the sum of £43 was. paid at the door by those who. attended the jubi lee dinner. The geven-a-side tournament on Saturday was well supper.mi. and the Theatre Royal last evening on the occas.on of the sacred concert was packed to the doois. Apart from these attractions, the picture entertainments commanded their customary share of public patronage. If the op; portents of Labour are not prepared to admit that the present Government is responsible for the. altered condition of things, they will surely concede that the Labour Party has given a touch of piquancy .o the bel.ef. that the depression, as far as Briber is concerned at any rate,, was manmade. Personal: The many friends of Mr Tim Coi lins, who . resided at Millerton and Mangatiia for many years, w.ll regret vo learn that his heal.is caus lug anxiety to the Sisters ot ihe o’Conor Home, of .which he is an inmate

Sh pping: The Canopus and Karcpo sailed yesterday, tile former for New 1 1} mouth and the latter for Greymoulh.

The Union Coy 's, loadings at. AVesiport this week aee; To-day (Alvmbiy), Gabriella for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; Tuesdays Kunnai tor. Wellington. Friday, Pooltu for New Plymouth.

Compulsory Unionism: The, We.-tpor; morning paper in today’s issue has an enthusiastic tci-d--iug article .a connection will, the conscientious objection of a religious oi'ganisaton to subscribe to union funds, and suggests Jhe Labour Government has been stopped by *ts own attitude towards compulsory military training. Surely the “News" appreciates the difference between construction and destruction. Hie conipuis.on of men to contribute to an aiichi-teetural plan for their own economic benefit and slaughtering their fellow workers on the battle fields are two different matters; but it looks as if this is not recognised by souio minds.

Congratulations; The success which was showered on ail functions in connection with de jubilee of the Westport Football Club speaks well for the organising ability of Mi' A, Ridsdalc and his splendid committee of (workers. The ar rangenwntis entailed considerable sec-

retarial work, the completeness ox which was reflected in the smoothness With which everything was earned out. The wonderful rpsult of Hie ceremonies from all viewpoints is indeed a matter the Westport Club can fell well prouj l 'f- Congratulations, Alt - .

Concluding Function: The Westport Football Club brought their round Of ceremonies arranged connection with the club’s fiftich birthday to a conclus.on last cvejiiug with a sacred goneerl, which a'tracted a gathering which was- no departure from the patronage extended to all other functions programmed in connection with the job.lee. The Alaori concert parly were the. chief contributors to the evening’s enjoyment, and they were given a very cordial reception on each appearance. Al.ss Shirley Fisher i.stehureh) provided a tap dutv'e which brought well-deserved applause. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss T. Hay-Mae-Kenzie and Master G. Chamberlain. Air A. Colvin thanked the public for thjeir support, and the .ar.fists who contributed tu the programme. Mr Brown, on behalf of the Alaori .'•oncert party, also returned thanks for the many eour.esies extended to his oickestia during their stay in Westport. Acclimatisation Society;

Air Geo. Martin was in ’he chair at the Tji-inon.lily meeting of tne Aeelimat.tuition .Society. It was tigreed to fall into line with other societies in respect of the charge for fishing licenses. This ac.lon was decided on in view of the proposed amalgamation of branches. The charges were fixed as follow.-,; Yearly £l. half-year Ju commence New Year's Day) 12s mi, weekly 2s 6d; boys’ licenses, ss; ladies ss. Mr Steele submitted an interesi.ng report on fishing conditions in the Alokihnui River, and the opinion was expres.-ed that th 0 suggestions put forward would bu worth attention next season. Obituary;

The death lock place in the Bu.’ler Hospital of Margery, infant daughter of Air am! Airs E. J Stoller'.-, Romilly to wno.u. sympathy is extended in their sad. loss.