WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 March 1940, Page 11

WESTPORT NOTES

tOur Own Correspondent? , _ WESTPORT, March Iff. High Tides; Port of Westport: Wednesday, 20—07.07 a.m.; 07.38 p.m. Thursday, 21—08.05 a.m.; 08.34 p.m. Friday, 22—08.56 a-m.; 09.24 p.m. Saturday, 23—09.46 a.m.; 10.08 p.m. Shipping: ■ \ The Wingatui is due from Wellington to-morrow morning with general cargo, and loads coal for return to Wellington. •> ■ The Waipahi is expected from Wellington to-morrow and loads coal on Thursday for return to Wellington. The Te Aroha is due from Wellington, and after discharging general cargo proceeds to Little Wanganui to load timber for Wellington. Personal: Mr. T. Lockington returned fi’rom Wellington yesterday. Miss Molly Kilkenny has returned from a visit to the Exhibition. Mrs. T. Auld leaves to-morrow on a visit to the Exhibition. Mrs. Costello left yesterday for Nelson and Wellington on a holiday visit to her daughters. Mrs. E. Cogger, who has been holidaying in Westport, left on return to Timaru yesterday. Mr. Herb Moore, of Greymouth, was a visitor to Westport for the Jockey Club’s meeting. Mr. Terry Brereton, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Brereton, of Nelson, is on relieving duty from Blenheim on the staff of the Bank of New South Wales at Westport. Mr. Norman Tingey, Director of R. and E. Tingey and Co., is visiting Westport in company with Mr. Kilgour, manager of the firm’s branch at Greymouth.

Miss Daphne Phillips, of the staff or Victoria Theatre, who takes up residence at Wellington, was guest at a happy little function arranged in her honour the other evening, when she was made the recipient of a gift by the manager, Mr. Gray, on behalf of her associates. .Mr. Gray, in making the presentation, extended to Miss Phillips every wish for her future and expressed regret at losing her services. Other speakers were Mr. Todd, Senr., Mr. F. Todd, Misses Vitaglich and Walls. Miss Phillips suitably replied. The death took place in the Buller Hospital last evening of Richard Connelly, at the age of 58 years, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Australia. The late Mr. Connelly worked for many years in the coal mines of the West Coast, and was a staunch unionist. After leaving Millerton he followed gold mining in the Bulter district, and prior to his illness, was employed by the P.W.D. There are no known relatives in New Zealand.

Centennial Sports: The Holland Memorial Sports has received excellent nominations for all events at the Centennial meeting to be held at Patterson Park on Eastr Monday. Mr. D. Hoey, of Auckland, world’s champion axeman, will contest all events. The nominations, which embrace entries from >ll parts of New Zealand, are as follows Second grade Chop: W. Forde, S. Thorne, E. Ray, T. Mears, R. Whitter, N. B. Rhind, D. Mather, R. Gilsenen, L. Gilsenen, J. Pupich, W. Moloney, D. Mitchell, J. Blackmer, W. Blackmer, Jnr., J. Rea, D. Roberts, L. Youngman, R. Youngman, R Fluerty, S. Lemon, D. Hoey. Upright Chop: C. Kerr, M. Moloney, N. B. Rhind, D. Mather, D. Gugich, T. Dunster, W. Blackmer, Snr., J. Bannister, J. Symes, B. Symes, L Youngman, R. Fluerty, P. Malone, H. Bannister, D. Hoey., R. Youngman. Holland Memorial Chop: F. Thorne, W. Moloney, T. Mears, N. B. Rhind, D* Mather R. Gilsenen, Leo Gilsenen, D. Pearson, D. Gugich, T. Dunster, W. Blackmer, Senr., J. B. Bannister, J. Symes, L. Youngman, R. Fluerty, H. Bannister, L. Gordon, D. Hoey. Open Handicap Saw: G. Whitehead and H. Bannister, D. Hoey and D. Pearson, Simpson brothers, E. Ray and mate, Jack Rogers and Joe Rogers, T. Rogers and W. Moloney, B. Chandler and W. Champion. Open Handicap Chop: F Thorne, W. Moloney, D. Mears, N. Rhind, R. Gilsenen, L. Gilsenen, H. Bannister, J. Pupich, D. Pearson, T. Dunster W Blackman, J. Blackmer, J Rea, D. Roberts, L. Youngman, R. Youngman, R. Fluerty, W. Blackmex, Jnr., P. Malone, S. Lemon, J. Bannister, .1. Gordon, D. Hoey,

Recruiting: In compliance with a request from the Government that a local organisation, to be representative of all local bodies and the general public, oe set up to further the system of voluntary enlistment, a public meeting was called last evening by the Mayor, Mr J M. Robertson. As was the case with previous meetings called for this purpose the response was extremely poor, but despite this fact a definite start was made, and it was decided to send invitations to local bodies and organisations to nominate members to act on the committee. During the meeting the Mayor read portions of notes compiled by a recruiting officer on his experiences during the past two months, which notes Ave an outline of suggestions found most practicable in other districts. The notes also contained a warning, that at any function undertaken stimulate recruiting, the matter oi conscription should be left severely alone, as it was definitely against the wishes of the Government which had decided to continue with Lie voluntary system. The Mayor also spoke of the urgent need for recrwU which need was becoming more acute every day, and in conclusion, reminded the meeting of the visit of the l Ho . Adam Hamilton, who, acting m cooperation with the Government asking those present to give their fulkst support during his stay m Wertp;r~.

Bishop Farewelied: On the eve of his departure tor Sydney, the Rt. Rev. W. G. Hilliaru, Bishop of Nelson, was tendered a farewell by a large gathering of parishioners at St. John’s Hall last evening. In addition to members of the Vestry, the Revs. C. H. Rendon (Methodist), and H. L. Wilkinson (Presbyterian) spoke, all paying a tribute to the great work done by his Lordship during Irs stay of five and a-half years in New Zealand as Bishop of Nelson, wishing him and Mrs. Hilliard, the greatest success m their future life. Rev. S. H. Gorney said that the Bishop had been a wonderful leader, preacher, and organiser and would be a great loss to the diocese, it being a privilege to work

under a man of such ability. The Mayor, Mr. J. M. Robertson, also spoke, and expressed regret that his Lordship was leaving New Zealand, and wished him greater successes in his future work overseas His Lordship, in reply, expressed his gratitude for the good wishes, and thanked the gathering for the co-operation given 'him during his period of service as Bishop of Nelson.. He regretted having to depart, saying that he would always now think of Australia as a little island somewhere off the coast of New Zealand The Bishop also paid a tribute to the ministers of the sister Churches present, thamring them for the generous things that they had said about his work. He had a great admiration for the work done by these Churches, and had. during his youth, attended a Methodist Sunday School. Further, in Australia, he had often been asked to preach in both Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, the granting of the requests having given him the greatest of pleasure. Each Church had,a definite place in the community and in its own particular way presented the truth w the people. His Lordship went on to say that he appreciated the presence of the Mayor, who. particularly at this time, must be a very busy man. He had always thought it was necessary that the Church should co-oper-ate with municipal authorities in their work Men who undertook public duties were often given only criticism and no help, and in many ways the Churches could give valuable assistance. In paying a tribute to his own clergy, the Bishop spoke of the valuable aid they had rendered, in following with unquestionable loyalty the lead lie had given them. It was a privilege to be their Bishop, and he was grateful for the work they had done in co-operation with the laymen and lay-women throughout the diocese. He had admired and appreciated their efforts. In conclusion, his Lordshit) stated that he felt it his duty to return to Australia, where he would be assistant Bishop of Sydney, stationed at St. John’s, Parramatta, from where that great clergyman, Rev. Samuel Marsden, had left to come to New Zealand, adding that, to his mind, the two countries had a great deal in common, and that the two people should have a common destiny.

Education Board; The monthly meeting of the Nelson Education Board was held on Monday, members present being Hon. W. H. Mclntyre (chairman), Messrs Harkness, Carling, Barltrop, Knapp, Wilkins and Newman. Accounts totalling £10,139 were passed for payment. Four tenders were received for the Brack's Point new school. The board decided: that the tender of H. Mawhinney (Nelson), £1914/16/-, be recommended to the' Department for acceptance. The Education Department wrote asking that the present primary school site at Denniston, when vacated, be handed over to the Post and Telegraph Department for the purpose of erecting a new post oilice. The board is opposed to this course, because it means the removal of buildings which would be useful to the school committee and others at Denniston for many years, and decided to offer the P. and T. Department a section now used as a playing area opposite the present primaryschool. The board decided to recommend to the Department the tender of the Loyal Orange Lodge, Granity, at £l2O, for the old primary school buildings at Granity and price of school site. The Department authorised the calling of tenders for the erection of a dental clinic at Karamea The board decided to ask the Hon. P. C. Webb to interview the Minister of Education.- re getting a grant for a new teacher’s residence at Karamea. The Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hokitika, osked the board for a decision on the question of acquiring a new school’ site a Porarari as Punakaiki school was consoiidated at Barrytown. The board decided not to proceed further with the acquiring of a new school site there. The Punakaiki Committee s suggestion for giving a school gramophone to Tirimoana school and school library to Charleston school was agreed to. The Granity School Committee and head teacher wrote asking that the offer of the Buller County Council to tar seal areas in the vicinity of the Granity new school and also the basket-ball court for the sum of £l2O be accepted. This was strongly supported by Mr. Harkness and the chairman and the Hon. P. C. Webb to approach the Minister to get a grant for this very desirab” work Little Wanganui Committee was granted permission to construct a tennis court at -the school gicuiuis. Reefton Committee was granted £lO towards their incidental expenses on account of special work. The Department wrote stating the question of a grant to cover the cost of alterations to the- disused secondary department building at Granity to be used as manual training class-rooms, was under consideration. The secretary’s report on the .prooosal to provide facilities for manual trainingclasses at Murchison was approved, and the board hopes to have the classes provided in the near future. The question of getting a new school site at Lyell was referred to tne chairman, and Mr. Harkness for report to the nert meeting of the Board.

Tender for Westport School: At the monthly meeting of the Nelson Education Soard to-day four tenders were received for the Westport South new school. The board decided to recommend to the department to accept the tender of H. Mawhinne?/ (Nelson) of £11,986/14/-. Other tenders received were: Wilkins (Christchurch) £12,187; Judge (Westport) £12,987; Jackson (Westport) £16,380. Another tender was telegraphed from Westport, but arrived too late and was without deposit. This tender was lower than Mawhinney’s tender, but could not be accepted.

Bowling: The Buller Bowling Centre’s s’.ng'es championship was contested on Sunday on the 1 Seddonvill'e Club’s greenThe competitors were: Denniston Club (A. Meek). Granity (J. A. Evans), Millerton (G. Orman); Seddonville (T. Quinn \ Westport (G. M. Powell). Conditions for play wer: ideal, the green being in good order and the weather perfect. Aft:r many interesting games the Millerton representative. G. Orman, emerged as the winner, thus becoming the champion of champions for the season. Details are as follows: —First round: Denniston 20, v. Millerton, 17: Seddonville, 19 v. Granity, 15; Westport, a bye. Second Round: Westport 20,

v. Granity. 8: Seddonville 17. v. Denniston. 16; Millerton, a bye. Third round: Westport 21, v. 12; Millerton 23. v. Granity, 18: Den-j niston, a bye 1 . Fourth round: Denniston 21. v. Westport, 17; Millerton 18, v. Seddonville, 15; Granity, a bye. Fifth round: Milterton 24, v. Westport, 14; Granity 20, v. Denniston. 17; Seddonville, a bye. Cricket:

A match between United and Birchfield was played on the Waimangaroa Domain. United secured a win by 210 runs to 155. For United double figure scorers were A. Moseley 60, F. Neighbours 57, G. Tinetti 25 r ’ Humphries 25, J- Hennessey 12,’ A. Neighbours 10. The most successful bowlers for Birchfield were P. Griffith, 3 for 38. and Hansen, 2 for 22. The principal scorers for Birchfield were Cummings 55, S. Griffith 35 A. Dunn 16, Smallholme 13, Hansen 13 (not out), P. Griffith 11. ForUnited Hennessey, 4 for 29, and W. Neighbours. 2 for 19. bowled with the most'success.

Card Tourney: • The Westport Women’s Branch or the New Zealand Labour Party carried on successfully with dance ’and card tournaments over the week-end. On Saturday evening Mrs. Perkins won the euchre, with Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Lewis in the minor peaces, whilst Mrs. Egarton was vvmner ot the 45’s. Last evening the chief euchre prize went to Mr. T. with Mrs. Thurlow in second and Mr. Gough in third places. Mrs Wheatley was the 45’s winner. A dainty supper was served.