WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 1 September 1938, Page 11

WESTPORT NOTES

' (Our Own Correspondent). High Tides, Port of Westport: Thursday, 1—2.35 a.m.; 2.56 p.m. .• Friday, 2—3.26 a.m.; 4.0 p.m. Saturday, 3—4.45 a.m.; 5.30 p.m. Sunday, .4—6.25, a.m.; 6.56 p.m. Monday, 5—7.30 a.m.; 7.50 p.m. Tuesday, a.m.;' 8.30 p.m. Wednesday, 7—8.50 a.m.; 9.1 p.m. Shipping: WESTPORT, August 31. The Nikau is expected to sail from Wellington on Friday with general cargo, and loads coal for Wanganui. The Wingatui is expected to be despatched from Wellington to-morrow, and is due on Friday evening to load coal for return to Wellington. The Korowai is now expected to arrive from Wellington on Friday to load tmiber for Melbourne, proceeding later to Greymouth to complete her loading. The Kaimai is an expected arrival from Napier about Monday next, to load coal for New Plymouth, Napier and Miraifiar. The Te Aroha sailed from Wellington last evening, and is due to arrive to-night with general cargo for Westport, Karamea and Little Wanganui. The Canopus has been further delayed by weather, and is now scheduled to sail for Auckland to-morrow.

Personal: Mrs Clayworth and two children, and Miss Alwyn Thomas leave to-day for Eketahuna. Mr Raymond Ferner, S.M., of Greymouth, arrived in Westport yesterday to conduct the sitting of the Magistrate’s Court to-day. Mr and Mrs Les. Francis, of Dunedin;, are spending a few days in Westport. Mr Francis was formerly Conductor of the Westport Municipal Band, and was also on the staff of the Westport Technical High School. Messrs R. D. and E. R. Climie, of Nelson, were recent visitors to Westport. ' The death occurred in the Buller Hospital early this morning of James Bevan, youngest son of Mr Charles Devan. Deceased was 24 years of age, and besides his father he is survived by two sisters, Mrs Ellison, of Westport and Mrs Boya, of Lyttelton; also two brothers, Jack of Waipukurau and William of Westport. The interment will be private.

The death took place in the Buller Hospital last evening, of Mr Arthur Franklin at the age of 46 years. Deceased was a stoker and was a member of the crew of the s.s. Wingatiu. He was removed from the vessel about a week ago, ill, to the hospital. He was a native of London, and is survived by two brothers, Robert and Alf, both of whom are in Westport. The interment will take place in Christchurch.

Bulleir Breeders’ Association: The annual meeting of the Buller Trotting Breeders’ Association was held last evening in the Friendly Socitis’ Hall, Mr J. Scanlon presiding over a small attendance of members. Apologies for non-attendance was received from many members. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr J. Spillane; Vice-President, Mr C. Walsh; Auditor, Mr W. Roche; Secretary-Treasurer, Mr W. Peterson; Committee, Messrs F. Scott, W. and J. Roche, D. and F. O’Neill, A. Norris, C. Woodcock and T. Burrows. Prizes awarded. —A trophy presented by Mr J. Scanlon, for the owner of the horse that won the most races was presented to Mr C. Walsh. The horse in question was Doubt. Prizes to winning drivers, were awarded to Mr J. Roche, first, two wins, and Mr J. Spillane second, with one win.

Inward correspondence.—The Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the Auckland Trotting and Breeders’ Association, asking this committee to consider the formation of a Dominion Council in order to secure wider recognition at the Trotting and Racing Conferences.—The matter was left over for the present. The Secretary stated that there were only 23 financial members of the Buller Association. Many country owners had dropped out, and he had found out that it was a waste of money and time writing to them, as they never answered. Opinions were expressed by other members that it would be a pity to see this Association die for the want of a larger membership. Mr J. Scanlon moved that the subscription fees be increased from 2s 6d to ss. The motion was carried. The Secretary was granted a donation in appreciation of his untiring work.

Buller Representative Team: The following team has been select 1 ed to represent Buller against Canterbury on Saturday:— Full-back: A. Dunn. Three-quarter: W. Weenick, D. Strachan, F. Neighbours. Five-eighths: S. Stewart, J. Alexander. Half-back: R. Butterfield. Forwards: Front row: J. Lake, K. Corrie, R. Pratt; Second row, J. Jackson, G. Wilson, J. Brown, G.. Mason; Third row: C. Robertson. Reserves: Forwards: M. Corrie and T. Phipps. Backs: K. Brown and W. Neighbours.

Hector Branch W.E.A.: A fair attendance of members and friends met at the Hector School on Friday evening, when Mr G. J. Garner, M.A., tutor-organiser of the W.E.A., Wellington, gave an interesting address on the work done by the W.E.A. The speaker was introduced by Mr Tonks, of the Westport Branch. Messrs F. Theobald, S. Barnes and L. McKendry then pointed out the difficulties which the Hector Branch had to contend with since its formation. The “box scheme” had failed owing to inability in obtaining the boxes chosen. The “discussion” course was not successful because there was no leader, and no library for reference. A series of lectures by local speakers has now been arranged. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Garner for his instructive address, after which supper was served by the ladies.