WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 30 August 1937, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent!

Progress League:

WESTPORT, August 29.

Mr J. C. Brown was in the chair at the usual monthly meeting of the Progress League, held last evening. Mr L. Buchanan, a representative of the South Island Travel Association, waited on the League, asking for support for a proposed illustrated booklet of tourist attractions of the South Island. Full details of the proposal were given by Mr Buchanan, who stressed the value of a good publicity scheme for the whole of the South Island, compared with solely local scnemes. He suggested that the Borough and County Councils might be asked to assist towards the cost of the booklet, which was estimated at £1,600. Every district would receive equal treatment, but the speaker was of the opinion the Buller had more to offer tourists than Canterbury. i It was agreed that the Chairman interview the Mayor and County Chairman in connection with the proposal. Mr Wilson, on behalf of a special committee, submitted a report on the harbour.

A suggestion was made that a deputation visit Wellington and place the whole matter before Cabinet, but action was deferred until a further committee meeting was held. Mr H. R. Young was appointed a member of the League. The Chairman suggested that the Department be asked to relay the rails from Cape Foulwind to the lime works. Lime would thus be made available to farmers at a much cheaper rate than formerly, and with a South Island market, the freight would provide big revenue. It was left to the Chairman to approach the authorities in connection with the proposal. Personal:

The Mayor (Mr J. Kilkenny) has received a card from Miss E. and Mr H. Morgan, who are at present on a Continental tour, stating that they are enjoying good health, especially Mr Morgan, who is considerably improved. Miss Lily Anderson, Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs PAnderson, Westport.

Hospital Radio Fund: The Westport Radio Society has owing to lack of enthusiasm by members, decided to disband and to transfer the funds in hand, amounting to over £9, to the Hospital Radio Fund.

Shipping: The Kaiwarra sailed yesterday for Wellington. The Kauri arrived to-day from Wellington. The Waimea is due here to-night. Basketball:

The following basketbal fixtures have been aranged for next week: — Monday.—6.3o p.m : T.O.G. B v. T.H.S. A (Referee Miss McGovern). Thursday.—6.3o p.m.: Tiki v. THS. B (final B Gi-ade) (Miss Butterworth); 7.15 p.m. T.O.G. A v. Ranger A (Mr Watson). Ranger A and T.H.S., A are leading for the Black and White Cup and these matches will decide the winners. The cups will be presented on Thursday.

Bowling: Mr O. J. Lunn was in the chair at the annual meeting of tne Waimangaroa Bowling Club. There was a large attendance of members. All present stood as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr W. 'I. Beynon. The annual report, and balance-sheet were adopted as satisfactory. The election of officers resulted as follows:— Patron, Mr J. Fayen; President, Mr E. Humphries; Secretary-Treasurer, Mr O. J- Lunn; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Vf. E. Slee, J. Watson, G. Head, W. Kelly, M. Smith, J. H Nightingale, R. Beveridge with power to add; Honorary Member, Mr A. Morley; Grounds Committee, Messrs Davis, Jones, Tinetti, Kelly; Match Committee, Messrs Kelly, Queripel and Lunn. A motion was carried that the President and Secretary retire from office after holding same for one year. A motion of thanks was accorded the ladies for their assistance during the year, also Mr J. Fayen for the use of his rooms.

Card Party: The Labour Rooms were packed to the doors last evening, at the weekly card tournament, amongst those present being a large representation of Denniston entnusiasts. The euchre prize was won by Mrs Oldham, with Mrs Duncan second and Mr Harris third. The forty-fives competition was won by Mrs Brewer. The ladies’ committee provided an excellent supper.