WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1937, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). Buller Medical Association: WESTPORT, April 26

The usual weekly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Buller Medical Association was held dur ng the week-end in the Town Hall, Mr RH'gman presiding. The secretary of the Buller Hospital Board advised that the uequest that the age limit for children of members to whom hospital benefits could be extended would not bo ra’sed from 15 to 16 years- . The intimation occasioned a ’long discussion, and it was decided to write the Denniston, Karamea and Millerton associations' ask ng for informaton in connection with the matter. The question of pitompt payment of subscriptions was discussed, and it was agreed that any member not financial by the first Saturday of any month would be held liable for any debt incurred for medicines or medical treatment. Ine member’s name would al<o be struck oil the books of the association. This decision will operate as from May 1The admisison of young women and youths between the ages of 16 ami 20 years to the assoc,iat-'on at a. reduced rate was discussed, and it was agreed to wr'te Hon P. Fraser, Minister for Health, regarding the granting of a subsidy to meet such cases- It was decided that agreements w'tli the doctors and. hospital boards be signed up th's weekLate Mr David Jones:

The funeaal of the late Mr David Jones took place yesterday from St Canine’s Church, where the service was conducted by Rev Father PhelanThere was a large attendance of mourners- The pall beareqs were Messrs TPhibbs. R- Methven, B- Fox and J. Currie- There were many floral tributes- Father Phelan also officiated at the gravesideMiniature Rifle Shooting:

The leading seo:fcs in a practice shoot held under the auspices of the Westport Miniature Rifle Club dur ng the week-end were as follows:- —J- RKeoghan 69, L- Hutchison 67, W- Dent 65, D- J- Cunningham 64. J- Hutchison 63, W- Murray 61, N- Perkins 60, W- Mitchell 60, J- C- Founta ne 60 It Cropp 5!), A- D- Benham 59, W- Kii.sell 36. F- Mitchell 55, J- Perk'ns 50, J- Singer 44Rugby Football—Tiroroa Defeated; The weather conditions on Saturday were of the worst possible character and no surprise, woud have been occasioned if the Rugby fixtures had been declared off- The only senior match set down for) Victoria Square was between Tiroroa (who opened their season last week-end by defeating Stockton by a eonviuc'ng margin of points) and Westport- The P-WD-representatives,’ despite a 6-0 defeat, gave a valiant showing, and were unlucky in the opening half not to haw scored at least one try- Ra’u fell throughout the game, and the condition of the playerls after the final whistle sounded aga'n acted as a reminder of the inadequate changing accommodationi and complete absence of bathing facilities at Victor a SquareAlthough efforts were made on both sides to open up the game, the care necessary in handing and transferring the gaeasy ball slowed up the work to such an extent to render passing movements, with any degree of coordination, an extremely diflicult matter- The forwards as a consequence bore the brunt of" the work, and in this deparitment both packs gave a very creditable display. Tiroroa. had the" wind in the'r favour in the opening half ami made great efforts Io score, but timely tackling by the defence kept them out, and the teamcrossed over without a score being registered. In the second period, Westpout made every use of the elements and gave the defence a busy time- ACaldwell and Easton got tries for Westport, neither of which was improved upon, and there being no further scoring. Tirloroa went down gamely by the only 6 points scored in the match- For Westport, J- Stewart, Cob Allen. Knight, and A- Caldwell gave, a good account of themselves; and tor Tiroroa Clarkiii, W’lliams, Hudson and McGregor werie always prominent,. Mr P. Gillovic was referee.

Tiroroa has an enthusiastic following <>f supporters, who were not upset by the adverse, weather conditions or the unfoiitunate run of the play during the match- Given fine weather to develop that understand'ng amongst the backs which brings tries, the side should develop into a formidable opposition for any club in the competition-

Old Boys Win at Millerton: Rangers (Millerton) played their find game of the season on Saturday, when they were defeated on tlie'r own ground by Old Boys (Westport) by 9 points to nil. A dropped goal by Mallet was the only score in the opening hall’- Play during the period was faitly even. Early in the second half Strachan got a. ttfy .which Mallet converted- A heavy downpour of rain fell throughout the game, and tins becoming worse the captans agreed to an early termination of the match, leaving the town team victors by 9 points to nil-

Stars too Good for Rovers: Stars journeyed to Granity on Saturday and defeated the local side. Rovers, by 12 points to nil- For the visitors, tries were scored by George (2), Brown and Hill- Rovers failed to open their account- The Star team are a particularly strong side this season, and should go a long way in the competition. Junior Gaines:

Old Boys .pinions defeated Westport second string by 16 points to njl on the trotting track- Tries for the w liners were, scored by A- Fox (2), Taylor and Strachan- C- Mcllernon and Strachan were each responsible for a conversionStars (Westport) defeated Pirates (Denniston) by the only thiicc points scored in the gameThird Grade: Granity High School,. last season’s champions, defeated P rates by 21 points to nil,, and Technical School accounted for Old Boys by 17 points to nilAnzac Day: Anzac Day was marked by- a fitting commemoration at Westport- A procession formed at the Dr,ill Shed, and comprising returned soldiers, Territorials, Municipal Band, Girl Guides, Boy j Scou,ts and school children marched

to the Theatre Royal, where the cotnmemortition service was held under the auspices of the Musters’ Association and R-S-A- The Mayor, Mr JKilkenny, presided- The hymn, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” was •sung by the congregation, led by the Municipal Band under the baton of Mr Mara- The main address was delivered by Rev N- P- Larsen. The hymn “Abide With Me” was sung at the conclus'on of the service, followed by the Benediction pronounced by Rev Canon Bloyce- Tho procession then marched to the Memorial Gatos, where a brief service was conductedWreaths were placed at the gates, and thrice volleys by the firing party and the “Last Post” by Bugler. Phipps concluded an impressive ceremony.

Shipping: The Titoki and Canopus are in portThe Alatai is> due here to-morrow from BluffThe Poolta and Karepo ‘ arc due here to-night-