WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 6 December 1938, Page 11

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent] Shipping: The Wingatui is in port discharging general cargo from Wellington and later loads coal for Wellington, sailing on Wednesday. This vessel rtturns again about the 12th. inst. to again load for Wellington. The Kaimaj arrived from Wellington and is loading coal for New Plymouth and Wellington, expecting to be despatched to-morrow. The Karepo is expected to arrive from Gisborne about Monday next to load coal for Auckland and Portland. The Poolta is due from Greymouth about Tuesday, 13th. inst., partly loaded, and completes the coal loading for Napier and Gisborne. The Canopus is in port loading coal for Auckland and is expected to sail to-night or early to-morrow morning. The James Cook, loaded with coal for Noumea, has been delayed and is now to sail for that destination tomorrow morning.

The Kaitoa is in port loading coal for Nelson and is to be despatched to-night. The Titoki, from Wanganui, is loading coal for New Plymouth, sailing this evening.

Personal: « Miss R. Anderson, has returried from a holiday visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bell, left yesterday on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs. Brooks, of the North Island, is on a visit to her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. E. Dacre Dunn. Mr. W. McDonald,, of Christchurch, who has been visiting relatives at Seddonville, left on return on Saturday. Mr. Les Solomon, is visiting Nelson, where his dog Corroboree was engaged at the Whippet meeting. Dr. J. Leslie Will, Christchurch, is visiting Westport. Misses C. Woodhead and K. Carey, returned on Saturday from attending the Teachers’ Training College. Mr. R. Hogan and C. Hurlett, of Dunedin, spent the week end in Westport. Mr. L. Keeper, of Newman Bros.' mechanical staff, Nelson, who has been spending a week at Westport, leaves to-day on return to Nelson. Mr. John Dowgray, returned on Saturday from attending a meeting of directors of the Bank of New Zealand, at Wellington. En route to Wellington, Mr. Dowgray, as independent chairman, effected a settlement in a Reefton mining dispute. The Hon. P. C. Webb, Minister of Mines, Mr. S. Jones, private secretary, Miss Crabbe and Mr. A. Riddler, chief of the Employment Department in New Zealand, left this morning for Barrytown to continue their tour of the Buller electorate. Mr. Colin Foote, son of Dr. and Mrs. P. L. Foote, of Westport, has completed a very successful ’course at Otago Medical School by passing his] fifth professional examination and now goes to Christchurch Hospital for j a year. Peter Foote has also passed his fourth year dental examination.

Mr. Norman Lecher, of Palmerston North, accompanied by Mrs. Lecher, arrived at Westport on Saturday by special ’plane. Mr. and Mrs. Lecher motored to the home of the former’s mother at Granity in the evening, and left to-day on return to Palmerston.

Ministerial: On Saturday, the Hon. P. C. Webb and party, accompanied by Mr. C. F. Schadick, County Engineer-Clerk, and Mr. D. J. D. Archer, County Chairman, paid a visit to Millerton and Stockton on Saturday. At Millerton many private deputations were heard by the Minister. After the business had been completed the party were entertained by Hon. W. H. Mclntyre and Mrs. McIntyre at afternoon tea at their residence. At Stockton the Hon. P. C. Webb was welcomed by Mr. Lavery, President of the Sftockton Miners’ Union, and also of the Stockton branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. Later the Minister and party were the guests at afternoon tea. Messrs Webb and Archer offered thanks. Labour Card Tournament: Friday evening’s card tournament was well patronised in spite of the rainy conditions. Prizes were won as follows: Euchre, Mr T. Auld 1, Mrs Spencer 2, Mrs Ferguson 3. Fortyfives, Mrs Anderson. A dainty supper was served by the ladies’ committee. Air Pageant: Mr D. Gemmill has received advice from Auckland Aero Club, setting out tentative arrangements for a southern tour by Auckland planes, which will visit Nelson, Motueka and Westport. The dates offered to Westport were December 28 or 31, the latter date being favoured at Westport, as it was thought the Aero Club might co-operate with Buller Caledonian Society in making a bright week-end. Women's Branch N.Z.L.P.: Mrs M. Curtis presided over a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Women’s Branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. Amongst the correspondence dealt with was a letter from the National Secretary, Mr D. Wilson, M.L.C., in connection with the Women’s branches throughout New Zealand sending Mrs C. Stewart, M.P., of the Wellington Women’s Branch, to Australia to represent them at a Women’s Labour Conference to be held at Perth, commencing on January 30, 1939.

It was unanimously decided to support the proposal, and also to run a function in January to help financially. The following were nominated for National office:— President: Mr J. O’Brien, M.P. Vice-president: Mrs M. Semple. Secretary: Mr D. Wilson, M.L.C. Area Officer: Mr J. McTaggart. Executive: Messrs T. Bundle, M.L.C., P. M. Butler, P. Douse, R. Eddy, and Mrs M. Semple. Mrs Irene Ryan was nominated for Vice-president, Buller L.R.C. The secretary, Mrs Ryan, was instructed to write the Burnett’s Face Social Club and thank them for the wonderful reception accorded them on their recent visit to Denniston, and It was hoped to see the club visit Westport in January. It was also unanimously agreed to hold a picnic on Sunday, January 22, and arrangements were left to the secretary to report at next meeting to be held on January 5. The social secretary, Miss Dawn Col-

lins, presented a financial report which was received with acclamation. The report of the Victory Ball, which proved to he a great-'success from every point ,pf view,, due to the work done by a capable band of women workers, was held over until next meeting. Before closing the meeting, the president thanked all members for their co-operation throughout the year, and hoped to see them all back at the beginning of the New Year. The president concluded by wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The president’s remarks were endorsed by the secretary, who also thanked the ladies for their splendid work. The branch, she stated, had only been founded less than two years ago, but she was proud to state that they were in a very sound position. The credit must go to the different committees, who never failed in their duties. There had been an increase in membership, but it was hoped that, next year the membership would be still larger. “We must keep in mind that the 1938 election has been won, but the 1941 election has still to be fought.” Other speakers were Mesdames Swan, Worgan, N. Mann, McKinlay, Hansby, Collins, Tottenham, and Miss Collins.

The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chair. Afternoon tea was served, the hostesses being Mrs M. Collins and Miss D. Collins. Heavy Rain: ' f Heavy rain on Friday and Saturday caused-'considerable damage to roads in the country. Slips on the West Coast road between Greymouth and Westport caused the service cars to return to Westport and proceed through Reefton. Passengers for Christchurch missed the express and were compelled to await the rail-car. Passengers from Christchurch also came to Westport via Reefton, their arrival being late in consequence. Slips occurred at Konini, on the Karamea road. However, gangs of men were quickly put to work, and clearances were expected to-day. The Buller River was running strongly on Sunday, but no damage is reported inland.

Herd Testing Association: Following are the herd testing figures for November: — Herds tested: 32. Cows tested: 821. Monthly herd average: 914 lbs. milk, 4.4 per cent, test, 40.50 lbs. fat. Highest herd average: 35 cows, 1200 lbs. milk, 4.3 per cent, test, 52.4 lbs. fat. Highest cow: 79 lbs. fat. Cricket: Rain again caused interference to cricket matches during the week-end, only one game being completed. The game between Technical and Railway had reached an interesting stage when rain caused the abandonment of play. Technical, patting first, scored 78 runs, of which Marshall (13), W. Weenick (15) and Bascand (23) were the chief contributors.. Bowling for Railway, Earl with 4 for 32 and Mason 5 for 14 were the best. Railway were in a good position when stumps were drawn, their score being 3 wickets for 32.

Playing St. Canice’s at Birchfield, the Birchfield team secured a fourpoint win. The home team winning the toss elected to ’bat, and scored a useful 102, a feature of this innings being an aggressive 57 by R. Griffith. Bowling for St. Canice’s, N. Nottle secured the fine average of 5 wickets for 7 runs. St. Canice’s were all out for 72, Bromley (18) and R. Nottle (22) being the only batsmen to offer much resistance to the bowling of R. Griffith and A. Dunn, whose figures were 6 for 15 and 3 for 43 respectively. Following are the details of play:—

BIRCHFIELD—Ist. Innings.

R. Griffith, cR. Nottle, bN. Nottle 57 O. Smallholme, b Phipps 1 A. Dunn, c Wheatley, b McElwee 1 L. Griffith, c Wheatley, b McElwee 0 P. Griffith, c Wheatley, bN. Nottle 10 J. Cooper, stp. Nottle, b Bromley 2 IP. Hansen, b Bromley 11 •V. Goodall’, c Phipps, bN. Nottle 5 F. Leonard, b N. Nottle 0 W. Hansen, c Bromley, bN. Nottle 0 P. Hammond, not out 0 Extras 15 Total 102 Bowling: McElwee 2 for 38, Phipps 1 for 19, Wheatley 0 for 12, N. Nottle 5 for 7, Bromley 2 for 13. ST. CANICE’S—Ist. Innings. Phipps, c and b A. Dunn 8 N. INottle, b PAGrifflth 3 ■Diomiey, cP. Griffith b Dunn ... 18 R. NotUe. b Dunn 22 Stewart, c R. Griffith 3 Wheatley, lbw., b R.' Griffith ... 0 Blunt, c and b R. Griffith 5 McElwee, lbw., b R. Griffith 0 Goldsmith, c and bR. Griffith ... 1 Paul, b R. Griffith 1 Head, not out 5 Extras 7 Total ..' 72 Bowling: P. Griffith 1 for 8, Dunn 3 for 43, R. Griffith 6 for 15. Bowling: The Westport Bowling Club were engaged during the week-end in play- ; ing the qualifying games for the I selecting of the champion rink to re--1 present the club in the Head Shield : competition, in which the champion •rinks of all clubs affiliated with the • Buller Centre will compete. There | were 12 rinks engaged, but owing to ' the interruptions by rain finality was I not reached. The x final game will be decided next weeli-end between Mullins, Roselli, Green, C. Mitchell (s), and Luff, Bentley, T. Brown, Knight (s). Following are results of play:—

lst. Round. Naisbitt (s) defeated J. Brown (s). Farr (s) defeated Head (s). Mitchell (s) defeated Taylor (s). Mara (s) defeated Metson (s). Knight (s) defeated Cox ,(s). Sara (s) defeated Struthers (s). 2nd. Round. Mitchell (s) defeated Farr (s). Sara (s) defeated Mara (s). Knight (s) defeated Naisbitt (s). Semi-final. Knight (s) defeated Sara (s). C. Mitchell a bye. '