WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 15 February 1938, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent.] High Water, Port of Westport (N.Z. » Time): Tuesday, Feb. 15—10.35 a.m., 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16—11.20 a.m., 11.42 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 , 0.2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18—0.25 a.m., 0.44 p.m. -Saturday, Feb. 19—1.5 a.m., 1.25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20—1.44 a.m., 2.5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21—2.22 a.m., 2.46 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22—3.6 a.m., 3.35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23—4.3 a.m., 4.54 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24—5.38 a.m., 6.35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25—7.4 a.m., 7.39 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26—7.56 a.m., 8.23 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27—8.35 a.m., 8.58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28—9.10 a.m., 9.30 p.m. Shipping: WESTPORT, February 14. The Wingatui sailed for Wellington, coal-laden, at 9.30 p.m. Saturday, and is due to return on Friday to load coal for Wellington. The Kaimai arrived from Oamaru at noon Saturday and is loading coal to-day for Timaru, Dunedin and Port Chalmers, sailing at midnight tonight. The Totara arrived from Wellington at 10.30 p.m. Saturday and is to sail at 9 o’clock to-night with coal for Miramar. | The Kakapo is expected to arrive from Portland on Monday, 21st. inst., to load coal for Auckland. The Rata is further delayed and ■will not arrive from New Plymouth Until Tuesday to load coal for New Plymouth and Wellington. The Titoki is due to return from Nelson on Wednesday to load coal for Tarakohe. The Canopus arrived from Auckland yesterday morning and is loading coal for Auckland to-day, expecting to be despatched to-morrow. Personal:

Mr. E. Jenkins, arrived on Saturday on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Jenkins, Romilly Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis, of Manaia, and former residents of Westport, are visiting the former’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis, Pakington Street.

Miss Ella Simpson, of Seddonville, left on Saturday for Christchurch to attend the Teachers’ Training College. Mr. Max Hayes, accompanied by his mother, left yesterday by private car for Culverdon on a holiday visit. Mr. and Mrs. H. Henley, left yesterday for Christchurch via Lewis Pass and return with Mrs. Henley, Snr., and Miss Ferens. Mr. B. R. Gapper, formerly on the staffs of the Wairpangaroa and Westport schools, is visiting Westport with the Nelson bowlers. I Mr. R. N. Fletcher, a member of the goodwill bowling party, is a guest of his brother, Mr. A. Fletcher, and Mrs. Fletcher. Miss P. Methven, leaves this morning to resume studies at the Villa Maria College, Christchurch. The wedding was solemnised on Friday of Mr. J. Woodhead and Miss Mavis Taylor, both of Westport. Mr. H. Menzies was best man and Miss L. Taylor bridesmaid. The couple, who are very popular in Westport, were the recipients of a host of good wishes from friends in the district. Tributes to Mr. R. Harden’s sportsmanship, and to the very capable manner in which he had captained Sv. Canice’s cricket team, were paid by Messrs J. Mason, N. Nottle, and W. McElwee, on Saturday, Mr. Harden, in consequence of his move to Seddonville, resigned the captaincy. All three speakers attributed the success the team had achieved in the field to Mr. Harden’s good leadership and to the fine spirit engendered amongst players, wished him success and further promotion in the service, and hoped he would carry on amongst others with whom he was associated the good work he had done in Westport. Accompanying the fine sentiments was a handsome Rolls razor, as a momenta of the regard of members of the Club. Mr. Harden suitably acknowledged the sentiments and the gift The death took place early Saturday

morning at the residence, 526 Russell Street, of Mr. James O’Donnell, aged 80 years. The late Mr. O’Donnell was a native of County Kerry, Ireland, and came to New Zealand 60 years ago. He was engaged in gold mining operations at Charleston for many years before retiring and making his home in Westport. The deceased was a single man and leaves one neice, Miss T. Lavery, and two nephews M essrs D Lavery and J. H. Lavery, to whom sympathy is extended in their sad bereavement.

Bathing Fatality: Whilst bathing in the Mokihinui river yesterday with Mr. John Ball, of Burnett’s Face, Henry Hooper, on the P. and T. staff at High Street, Christchurch, and visiting Westport as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Borlase, was drowned. Deceased set off with Mr. Ball to swim the Mokihinui river and, it is surmised, that he was seized with cramp and sank. Although there were numerous people and boats about, apparently it was not realised until too late that a tragedy was occurring. The body was later recovered and brought to Westport. Deceased was a married man, 38 years of age, with three children, and formerly was on the P. and T. staff at Westport: He was renewing many old acquaintances during his holiday visit and the news of his tragic death will occasion deep regret to his many friends and the public generally, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved wife and family. Commercial Examinations: The following results were secured by St. Many’s College pupils in the examination held in connection with the National Business College, Sydney:— Bookkeeping (diploma grade):—ldle Mairs, Joan Kay, Josephine Connelly, Iris Hagedorn. Shorthand (diploma):—lris Hagedorn. Bookkeeping (advanced): — Nellie Payne. Typewriting (speed):—lris Hagedorn, Nellie Payne. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting (elementary grade):—Patricia Hanstock, Eileen Nevin, Pat Drennan, Doreen Kilkenny, Sheila Radford, Martin Coyne, Peter Ryan. Local Bodies Union: , Mr. H. Stephen was in the chair at the fortnightly meeting of the Westland Local Bodies’ Union held in the Labour Rooms on Thursday evening. Matters of importance to members were on the agenda for discussion and the poor muster at the meeting was made the subject of strong comment. The matter was discussed at length and the Secretary, Mr. Wilcox, was instructed to convene a special meeting of the Union when a course of action to ensure an improved attendance would be placed before the rank and file. It was pointed out that many members took little interest in the affairs of the Union and apparently were quite satisfied to sit bacK and enjoy any benefits received by the Union as a result of the work of those who are awake to their sense of responsibility. The following were nominated as delegates to the Buller L.R.C.: Messrs J. Pupich, J. Wilcox, H. Stephen and T. Cranston. It was also agreed to forward the following nominations for the official positions on that body: Secretary, Mr. H. Hennessey; President, Mr. J. Pupich; Vice-President. Mr, T. Cranson. It was decided to participate in the Labour Party's election campaign and an effort made to raise its quota of funds. With this object the Secretary was instructed to obtain 50 appeal cards from the Head Office, N.Z. Labour Party. The half-yearly financial statement was submitted by the Secretary and general satisfaction was expressed at the financial position of the organisation. The Secretary reported that now that job delegates had been appointed in various parts of the district and it would be necessary to keep in touch with these delegates and forward them copies of correspondence from the Federation Head Office, a duplicator would be of immense value, and on his recommendation it was decided to purchase one. To expedite his work, it was also decided to adopt

la card filing system, by which means greater satisfaction would be rendered the members in connection with keeping a record of contributions, etc. A great deal of correspondence was dealt with and members present expressed satisfaction with the spirit prevailing and the amount of work accomplished. The membership in the Buller district is now 268 membera. Card Tournament: All available space was occupied at the Labour Party’s card tournament last evening. The euchre prize was won by Mr. W. Bird, with Mr. McEvoy in second place and Mr. Chandler third. The forty-fives competition was won by Mrs. Stafford. The large gathering was excellently catered for by the Ladies’ Social Committee. Westport Poultry Club: A meeting of the Westport Poultry Club was held on Saturday evening, when it was decided to hold the annual show in June. There was a good attendance of members and the enthusiastic atmosphere was pronounced. Mr. J. Dowse was re-elect-ed President, and Mr. D. Broad Secre-tary-Treasurer. The following were elected as a committee: Messrs O. O’Neill, J. McFarlane, J. Neighbours, F. Knight, W. McCarroll, 1,. Cooper, J. Bradley and W. Hardie.

Nelson Goodwill Bowlers: The Nelson goodwill bowlers arrived in Westport at midday on Saturday in the course of their annual tour. They played their opening . match against the Westport Club in the afternoon under perfect weather and green conditions. Mr J. Brown, in the absence of the President, Mr. G. Head, welcomed the visitors and referred to the pleasure derived from past goodwill tours and said all were looking forward with keen interest to the present tour and were pleased that their visitors had now arrived. He hoped the presem tour would be as pleasant as those which had preceded, and that the weather would continue to be on its best behaviour. Mr. Frank Morgan, on behalf of tnc Buller Centre, endorsed the remarks of Mr. Brown and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr. A. Nichol President of the Centre. He referred to the lasting benefits derived from these visits and hoped that they would continue. (Applause). Mr. A. H. Crawley, manager of the touring team, thanked the speakers and the bowlers generally for their fine welcome. They had not come expecting to beat Buller players, but to cement old friendships and make new friends. He wished to apologise for the absence of those old stalwarts, Mr Manson and Colonel Hume, and regretted to say that the latter was seriously ill in Wellington. When last here, Nelson bowlers were given a wonderful time, not only in Westport, but- also on the other greens; m the Buller and if they got half as good a time on this tour, they wou d go away well satisfied. (Applause). The visitors in the early stages found the green rather difficult but towards the finish they were rapidly making up the leeway and at the end of the game were only a few points m arrears. Details are as follows, Nelson names being mentioned first:— G. Simpson, R. N. Fletcher, • Thompson, J. Stewart (s.) 15, v. . Douglas, T. Brown, J. Comerford. F. K T. S Moynihan, R. Busch, M. Forsythe, G. Piper (s.) 26, v. W McDougall, G. Powell, J. Brown, E. Skilton (s.) 33A. Smith, S. Walker, B. Gapper, H. J. Kingsland (s.) 32, v. G. Mitchell, . Fletcher, E. Chapman, F. Morgan (s.) 17 W. Cooke, C. Leaper, W. Carter, A. H. Crawley (s.) 23, v. E. S. Ollerenshaw, A. Taylor, K. Mara, C. Mitche.i (S R. 2 Scoltock, P. R- Miller W. Herbert, W. A. Cappiello (s.) 18, w J. Radford, D. McMillan, G. D. Campbell, R. Chisholm (s.) 23. Yesterday’s matches were played at Sergeant’s Hill in the morning and Waimangaroa in the afternoon, fid as the weather kept fine until the games were finished, the visitors had a thoroughly enjoyable day s outing.

Buller Cricket Association: A committee meeting of the above Association was held on Saturday in the Westport Library. Present: Messrs J. Metson (chair), J. Griffith field), J. Neighbours (United), K. Jefferies (Hone Heke). Minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed. Correspondence was received. <- Birchfield Club’s offer to visit Westport to play the abandoned Tiroroa y Birchfield game, was approved. it was decided to play a match between the "Buller representative team and the next best eleven, at Birchfield on the first Sunday in March. Nominations to be forwarded immediately to the Secretary by each club and selection to be made by the Selection Committee. The position of teams in the

Cricket: The cricket match between St. Canice’s and Honue Heke, played on Victoria Square on Saturday, resulteo in St. Canice’s securing a win on the first innings by 40 runs. St. Canice s batting first, scored 138 runs, of which Mason 49, Marshall 14, Wheatley 29, and Griffith 15 were the chief contributors. Bowling for Hone Heke, Gaudin, Alpott and Lockhart shared the honours. Hone Heke scored 98 runs, Gaudin 22, Allott 14, Lockhart 12 and Ward 13 (not out) being the double figure scorers. Mason 4 for 10 and Wheatley 2 for 42, were the most successful of St. Canice’s bowlers. Results:—- • St. Canice’s:— Wheatley c. and b. Allott 29; No'ttle N. l.b.w. Gaudin 11; Nottle R. c. and b. Allott 1; Mason b. Brodie 49; Bromley b. Lockhart 1; Marshall b. Lockhart 14; McElwee b Lockhart 4; Griffith c. Ward b. Gaudin 15; Goldsmith (not out) 2; Hodgson b. Gaudin 0; Douglas b. Allott 7; extras 5; total 138. Bowling:. Gaudin 3 wkts. for 37 runs; Allott 3 for 27; Lockhart 3 for 33; Allan 0 for 22; Brodie 1 for 11. Hone Heke:—Gaudin b. Mason 22; Jeffries c. Marshall b. Wheatley 9; Hayes b. Wheatley 1; Allott b. Bromley 14; Brodie c. Marshall b. Mason 5; Allen run out 2; Lockhart c. and b. Mason 12; Webster run out 8; Anderson c. Marshall b. Mason 2; Ward (not out) 13; Gould (absent) 0; extras 10; total 98. Bowling: McElwee 0 for 30; Wheatley 2 for 39; Mason 4 for 10; Bromley 1 for 4. Amateur Athletics’ The position of competitors in the points competition held in conjunction with the Westport Athletic and

Cycling Club’s evening meeting, is as follows:—

Senior Track Events:—R. Butterfield 34, T. Phipps 301, J. Reedy 26, J. Jones 221, A. Jost 16, D. Strachan 13, F. Wood 12, S. Oldham 101, P. Power 10, R. Smith 9, R. Shaw 64, J. Douglas 2. Field events: —J. Reedy 171, J. Hampton 132, R. Butterfield 11. J. Jones 11, H. Pablecheque 92, IN. Hampton 7, P. Power 6. C. Allen 6, D. Strachan 52, S. Oldham 5, R. Smith 3, J. Caldwell 1, F. Woodward 1. T. Phipps 1.

Junior Track Events.—O. Smallholme 40, R. Watson 31 J, K. Scott 27, R. Anderson 18, B. Palmer 16, A. Lowther 14, J. Brown 12. Junior Field Events.—R. Watson 182. O. Smallholme 13. A. Lowther 7, B. Palmer 6, J. Brown 4.

Senior Ladies’ Events.—J. Marshall 60, S- Stone 37, M. Reedy 302, N. Kearns 182, S. O’Brien 10, M. Curtis

Ladies’ Field Events.—J. Marshall 271. N. Kearns 23. S. Stone 191, S. O’Brien 1. Tech. Girls’ Track Events. —M. Wood 30, D. Garvey 27, B. Roberts 23, E. Borlase 20, B. Rodgers 19, J. Crowe 14, J. Watson 14. B. Strachan 5, Z. Bucknell 1. Tech. Girls’ Field Events. —Z. Bucknell 9, J. Watson 9, M. Wood 8, B. Rogers 7, E. Borlase 6, J. Crowe 5, B. Roberts 4.

Senior Cyclists.—S. Johnson 62, J. Burt 53, T. Marr 40. M. Taylor 30, L. Hunter 22.

Junior Cyclists:—J. Walters 17, E. McFadden 9, J. Rea 7, E. McDonagh 7, P. Stevenson 6, P. O’Dea 5, W. Quinn 4, R. Watson 4, T. Dalkie 1, C. Shrives 1. Teams’ Competition Points. — S. Johnson’s team 355. J. Reedy 2742, J. Jones 2391. Tennis: "To finalise arrangements for the visit of Greymouth representative team on February 27. a meeting of the Management Committee of the Buller Lawn Tennis Association will be held at Granity on Friday next. Other important business will be dealt with and all clubs are entitled to send two delegates in accordance with the resolution passed at the last meeting. Results of the Walker Cup fixture Westport A v. Westport B, played during the week-end, are as follows: —• Men’s Singles:—Gonley v. Harrow, 5/9; Hobbs v. Smart, 9/5; Metson v. Davis, 9/3; Wink v. Hambling, 7/9: Borlase v. Trail. 9/3; Lovell v. Sevb. 5/9.

Ladies’ Singles:—Mrs. Seyb v. Mrs. Bennie, 6/2; Mrs. Hobbs v. Mrs. Trail, 6/2; Miss Payne v. Mrs. Parker, 6/3; Miss Marr v. Mrs. Smith, 6/1; Miss Suisted v. Mrs. Wink. 6/1 Men's Doubles:— Schadick and Hobbs v. Harrow and Smart, 9/4, Metson and Wink v. Davis and Hambling, 9/4; Borlase and Lovell, v. Trad and Seyb, 9/5. Ladies’ Doubles: —Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Seyb v. Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Trail, 6/1; Miss Payne and Miss Marr v Mrs. Bennie and Mrs. Smith, 6'3 Combined Doubles:—Hobbs and Mrs. Hobbs v. Smart and Mrs. Trail, 9/6, Metson and Miss Payne v. Davis and Mrs. Parker, 9/6.

Westport A: 15 sets and 131 games, Westport B: 3 sets and 76 games.

Swimming: At the Municipal Baths on Saturday evening, a strong team of Nelson swimmers competed in various events. Gilbert won the 33 1-3 yds dash, ano a team mate, Chamberlain, finished second; Dodson, with a liberal handi cap, won the 220 yards handicap, an' 1 Colbourne won the 50 yds. scratch race C. Foote (Westport) was sue cessful in the 100 yds. handicap. Miss Jean Watson won the woman’s 100 yards. Another Westport swimmer Miss V. Hopkirk, won the short sprint. Miss D. Phibbs won the girls’ Sydenham Cup. C. Strachan won the Elite Cup. A popular victory was that ot H. Boulton in the ribbon dive.

Results: — Men's invitation 50yds. race. —Colbourne (Nelson) 1, P. Foote (West port) 2, Gasquoine (Nelson) 3. Time 28sec. ‘ *■* Men’s 100yds freestyle.—C. Foote (Westport) 7sec. 1, W. Todd (West port) lOsec. 2, P. Foote (Westport) scr. 3. Time 66 2-5. Women’s dash handicap, 33 l-3yds. -Ist. heat: V. Hopkirk (Westport). Bsec., 1, T. O’Neill (Westport) lOsec. 2, W. Anderson (Westport) Msec. 3 Second heat: L. Potton (Nelson), 7sec., 1, M. Roselli (Westport) lOsec. 2 l 'Levien (Nelson) Msec. 3. Third heat: Jean Watson (Westport) 7sec 1 Jessie Watson (Westport) Bsec. 2 Final: V. Hopkirk 1, Jean Watson 2. T. O’Neill and L. Potton 3. Time 25 3-5. Men's 220yds.—D. Dodson (Nelson) 28sec. 1, P. Foote (Westport' scr. 2, D. Robertson (Westport) 16ss>c. 3. Time 2.52 2-5. Elite Cup race, 33 l-3yds.—C. Strachan 1, R. Cunliffe 2, Shaw 3. Time 22 4-5.

Ladies’ 100yds. handicap.—Jean Watson (Westport) 1, ‘V. - Hopkirk (Westport) 2, J. McKay (Westport.) 3. Time 84 2-5.

Youths’ race, 50yds.—G. Anderson 1, J. McDonald 2, T. McDonald 3. Time 32 1-5. Medley relay.—Nelson A team 1, Westport 2, Nelson B 3. Girls’ Sydenham Cup race, 33 1-3 yds.—Phibbs 1, Roselli 2, Knox 3. Time 30 1-5.

Ribbon dive.—T. Boulton (Nelson. 1, W. Keesing (Westport) 2. Women’s dive.—V. Saunders (Nelson) 1, Jean Watson (Westport) 2, M. Marks (Nelson) 3.

Men’s Dash, 33 1-3 yds.—N. Davey (Nelson) 1, Colboui'ae (Nelson) 2, Dawson (Westport) 3. Time 18 1-5. Second heat: ' Chamberlain (Nelson.) 1, D. Robertson (Westport) 2, Gasquoine (Nelson) 3. Time 16 2-5. Third heat: Gilbert (Nelson) 1, McDonald (Westport) 2. Time 19sec. Fourth heat: C. Foote (Westport) 1, W. Todd (Westport) 2, Hansen (Nelson) 3. Time 17 3-ssec. Final: Gilbert 1, Chamberlain 2, C. Foote 3. Men’s relay.—Westport A 1, Nelson 2.

Women’s relay—Nelson B 1, Westport A 2. W. Keesing and D. Kerr (Nelson), gave a very fine exhibition of plain and fancy diving. A spirited polo match was won by' Nelson by two goals to one.

Club Competition is as follows: — p W W D L Tl. 5 4 2 St. Canices 8 1 5 1 1 27 Birchfield 7 2 3 0 2 22 United 8 2 1 1 4 16 Tiroroa 6 0 3 0 3 12 Hone Heke 7 0 0 0 7 —