WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1936, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Ou r Own Correspondent), Labour Day Carnival: WESTPORT, October 19. The Mayor (Mr J. Kilkenny) was in the chair at. the usual fortnightly meeting of the Labour Day Sports Committee held yesterday. Those present were; Messrs A. Ridsdale, F. Champion,, W. A. Spencer. R. McKeown, 11. Stephen, T. A dank, W, If, Woodcock, A. [Duncan, F. Stevens). G. Parkinson, J. McKenzie, W. o’Neill, W. Charnp'on. P. Ryan, and Mrs Ryan. The secretary reporter that over SO nominations were received for the chopping and sawing events, and that the list revealed the names of the loading axemen in New Zealand. The meeting considered the report very satisfactory. Messrs O’Nef.M and AdanW were appointed gate-keepers at Patterson Park on Monday, with Air P. McKinlay in the rekot office. It twa s decided to ask Mrs Cargill to take, charge of the tea rooms. Messrs W. Champion, W. O’Nei'l. P. Adank. and H. Stephen •were appointed a committee to see to erection of boxing fling. Tt. was decided that fhoi committee meet, each evening this ‘wook at G o’clock nt Patterson Park. A vote of thanks for donation of miniature cups was accorded Messrs F. Keating and C. Thomas. Tim secretary was instructed to write th;e band asking that they play a short, programme prior to the bali on Afonday night. Cricket Association: Air J. Alctson was in the chair at a committee, meeting of the Buller Cricket Associatlion held during the week-end. Those present ■were: Messrs ,T. Griffiths H. Caldwell, J. O’Neill, A. Rodgers, D. Neighbours, L. Morganty. G- Wheatley. P. Brock, L. Fletcher (hon. secretary). It 'was deckled to ask Mr K. C. Burns to ac.t a-- Bu'ler delegate on the New Zealand Cricket Council. Tt was decided to challenge for the Hawke Cup this season. The following nominations were received for the club competitions: Hector, Rover, Birchfield, United, Hone ®eke„ T.i.roroa, Technical School, St. Canice's. The president and secretary were, authorised to draw up fixtures, aid games to start at 1.30 and conclude at G.p.m. A month’s fixtures are to- be drawn up in advance. Failing a reasonable excuse., a monetary penalty will be imposed on a forfeiting team. All players are to be registered, and no unfinanc al member of one club (will be allowed to play for another club until a clearance has been obtained. It wa,< agreed that the town v. country match be played at Granity, and that the season officially open on Saturday, October 31st. Tennis: Mr H. Lovell was in the chair at the annual meeting of the Westport Tennis 'Chib hol'd during the weekend. The election of officers resulted as follows: — President; Mr Lovell. Viee-presid'ents: Miss Bailie. Afessrs Garvin, Aletson, Sehadick. and AValker.. Secretary: Air R. Davis. Assf s'tan't-secretary: Mr R. Naylor. Treasurer: Miss E. F ndlay. Cl’ub captain: Air P. Smith. Hon. auditor: Air H. Lockey. Committee: Mrs Walker, Alias Tii'ly. Messrs Lockey, Daly, Humbling, and Gonley. Ground committee: Alessrs R. Fountaine, Lynch, and Humbling. Entertainment committee: Miss Tully, Air Daly and Air Gonley* .Subscriptions for the reason were reduced as fo?lows: Alon 28s Gd, Indies 17s 6d. composite 40s, junior 10s, country men 15s, country ladies 10s. It was decided to open the season on November Ist. To facilitate the promotion of in-ter-dub gamesj it was suggested that a sub-ftssociiation be- formed on s'tnilar lines to that adopted by the West Coast Association. Tt iwa.s fe.lt that a move of the kind would popularise the game anj improve the standard of play.

Late Mr John Freeman: The funeral of the late Mr John Freeman took place, to, Orowaiti Cemetery on Saturday, and was largely attended bv friends from all puts of the district The pall-boners yore: Captain Tointon, Messrs G. Curt s. Avery, and H. Sutherland. of the Marine Department. Canon .T. W. Bloyee officiated at the graveside. Golf:

A stroke handicap played yesterday morning under the, auspices of the Westport Golf C'i’iib was won by T. Phipps with a score of 91 —24—67. Other cards were: K. A. Nettle 80 — 11—69. H. Loekey 78—8 —70, J. Metson 80—9—71], C. Sehadiek 76---4— 72, J. A. Davies 86 —14 —72, W. A. Smith 90—17 —73. In the afternoon, a four-ball bogey was won byr Li. G. Homy and E. T. Broker,. 5 up. A Conversion D'ecides:

In the final game of the Rugby season, Rangers' (Millerton) wore defeated by the narrow margin of two points by Old Boys (Westport/, for the Albion Cup. The weather and ground conditions were perfect. Under these circumstances, it was generally expected that O'’d Boys’ backs would prove too good' for thc( visitors, but the Millerton lads,, despite thp fact that they had only one game in the. last ten weeks of the season, produced surprising form, and fW.th only a llttlq smile from Dame Fortune would have won the match. In the opening stages, Rangers’ forwards took al'l before them, .and Mcßride topped off a great attack by forcing his way over at the corner,, but the effort was not seen by the referee, and a liveyard scrum' resulted. However, the visitors kept up the pressure, and Pox got over. For the opening, parts of the match, Old Boys’ backs came into the picture, and with wiind and sun in the>in favour, launched several dangerous movements), but the defence, playing close up, (was always equal to the

occasion'. However, prior to the change-over, Jost followed up a short punt by Stewart and scored a try which the flatter converted. In the second half,, the honours went to the country team, and they were distinctly unlucky not bo pull /the game outof the fine. Thieir forwards were» in great trim, and had the defence well bustled fight through the' session. However, luck was against them, and they could not improve on their half-tknc. score. The Albion Cup went to Old Boys by the narrow margin of two plaints, bld Boys failed to keep their engagement yesterday at Mi 11 e rjb n for the Ambury Cup* and Rangers with the Seaior Shield will keep the 'trophy for the. next twelve months. Rangers are to be congratulated on their very successful showing this year. A Night In Japan; What should prove an excellent wind-up to a great week-end’s sport, ‘is the Japanese ball to be held in the Theatre Royal on Labour night. The event- is arousing muei interest)., and a record attendance is assured. A feature of the ball will be the decorations. A twenty-one piece tea set will be awarded ’for the best- Japanese costume, and special priizog will also be presented .to the best sets etc. Airs .Curtis’ orchestral band will . provide a special' programme, o-f old time and modern music. Old Boys Re-union: The Old Boys Football Club held its annuai! re-union 'in the Elite ;Te:i Rooms on Saturday evening. There .was a} large gathering of members aiS. representatives of -other clubs. The following toas-t list was honoured: “Buller Rugby Union,” proposed by Mr P. Smith, and replied to by Messrs H. Hammond. W. Craddock and GStephenson; “Old Boys Footbnl Club.” proposed by Air G. -Stephenson, replied Io bv Messrs F. Smith and A. Dev; “Kindred Clubs,” proposed by Air C. Robertson, replied to bv Messrs J. Gonley (White - Star), and Ale'Cormac.k and Butterfield (Westport). The club’s Buller representatives. Messrs A. Strachan,. J. Buttress, S. Stewart, M. Robinson, A. Dicker. F. Kaye and G. Mason, worn honoured : n a toast proposed bv Al r F MeHcrron. “The Ladies”. * The Press” and “Joan Batten” were n r-o honoured. Items were rendered during the evening by Messrs T. Phipp>. Robertson. J. Caldwell. R. Butterfield C. Douthett. and R. Davies.

Community Sing: A big crowd was attracted to the Labour Rooms last evening, when the local branch of the Party conducted a very successful community sing. Afr W. H. Woodcock was ri’i able song leader, and Airs Sfiund n rs was at the piano. A choir,, boys and girl?, provided a much appieciat'd chorus. Mr? Saunders ond Manter F. Woodcock gave solos. Vksiting seamen from the/ Karepo with vocal efforts added 1o the enjoyment of the evening. Mr W. O'Neill presided.

Shipping: The Karepo arrived ye'terday. The Kaimai arrived to-day from Lyttelton. . , The C’anopus saib'.d l orn Aurklan . 'last, evening for this port.