WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 11 February 1941, Page 9

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our own correspondent]

Tuesday, 11—9.47 a.m.; 10.10 p.m. Wednesday, 12—10.30 a.m.; 10.0 l p.m. Thursday, 13—11.30 a.m.; 11.36 n.m

Shipping: WESTPORT. February 10. The Nikau is due from Wellington on Wednesday to load coal for Nelson.

The Wingatui is expected from Wellington about the week-end to again load coal for Wellington. The Totara is expected from Wellington on Saturday to load coal for New Plymouth. The Kaimiro is expected from Wellington about Monday next to load coal for Auckland and Portland. The Kakapo is expected from Wellington about Monday to load coal for Lyttelton and Timaru. Personal: The Rev. Dr. Terry, of Auckland, is visiting Westport. He is a nephew of Messrs F. and E. Terry, of Westport. Mr M. Marshall and Miss P. Methven, of Westport, left for Christchurch to enter the Teachers’ Training College. Mrs A. W. Wilson, of Christchurch, is visiting her sister, Mrs M. Burns. Misses S. Comerford and E. Marris have returned to Christchurch to resume their studies at Training College. Mr and Mrs Joe Bowden have returned from holidays spent in Blenheim and Nelson. Mr and Mrs Flowers of Christchurch are visiting relatives in Westport. Mr J. A. Thompson, secretary to the Y.M.C.A., and Postmaster at Tiroroa, has been transferred to Opunake as Home Missioner of the Methodist Church. He leaves tomorrow, accompanied by Mrs Thompson.

Mr A. H. Wilkinson, of Westport, has been appointed Postmaster’ at Tiroroa and also Secretary to the Y.M.C.A.

Democratic Labour Party: A well-attended meeting of the Westport Branch of the Democratic Labour Party was held in the Powell Memorial Hall last night. After the completion of routine business, an interesting discussion took place on topical problems. It was decided that henceforth meetings would be held fortnightly. A hearty invitation was extended to visitors and arrangements in connection with the election of officers finalised. It was decided that prospective candidates for the Municipal elections would not have the official recognition of the Democratic Labour Party. It was the unanimous opinion of members that party politics should have no place in civic administration.

Air Force Recruits: The following recruits have been instructed to report to the Royal New Zealand Air Force Station, Levin, for preliminary training:—■ T. P. Hurley, Westport; T. R. Scarlett, Westport; M. W. Morgan, Westport. Buller A. & P. Association: Weather conditions marred People’s Day at the Buller A. & P. Show. There was a great crowd present when rain commenced to fall at about 2.30 p.m., and everything pointed to a record day, but for the, weather. However, most of the programme was completed with the exception of a few events, and the spectators who were able to obtain shelter in the stands, etc., thoroughly enjoyed the competitions. During the running of the. trotting exhibitions, Mr Albie Colvin gave a commentary of each race per medium of the public auuress apparatus provided by J. H. Greenwood & Co., and his descriptions were much appreciated. The Secretary, Mr J. Radford, and his assistant. Mr D. Broad, got through a very busy day with their customary efficiency, and they were ably supported by all officials of the Association. The tearooms and booth were well patronised. Following are the results of the afternoon programme:—Saddle Hack: W. Bennett 1; J. McMahon 2. Ladies’ Hack: M. Bennett 1. Pony Gallop: R. Rea 1; F. Walshe 2; R. Powell 3. Riding Competition: R. Powell 1; F. Walshe 2. Trotting Competition, one mile: Worthy Pointer, scr., (W. Paterson) 1; Derbyshire, 48yds. (C. Walshe) 2; Travis Pringle, 24yds., (J. McManus) 3. Times: 2.22 4-5; 2.19; 2.22 1-5. Steeplechase Competition: R. Menzies won easily, and received the prize for the fastest time, and G. Parkinson, who cantered his mount slowly around the track received the prize for the slowest time. Turning event or Horseback: K. Rea 1; R. Menzies 2; H. Bennett 3. Trotting Exhibition. 11,I 1 , miles: Derbyshire (C. Walshe) 1; Bill Travis (H. Bennett) 2; Red Worthy (A. O’Neill) 3. At this stage the track was very heavy and churned up, but Derbyshire won as he liked. Times: 3.15 1-5; 3.13 2-5; 3.11 2-5. Prop Horse Event: J. W. Burley 1; N. Archer 2. Bun Bating Competition: Bung Ryan 1; K. Rea 2. Best Groomed Horse: J. P. Burley 1; N. Archer 2. Trotting Exhibition, 1 mile. —Parallax, ’2yds. Scott, Senr.) 1; Counter Attack, scr. (C. Walshe) 2; Claretown, scr. (P. Walshe) 3. Times: 2.34 2-5; 2.37 3-5; 2.38. Additional awards were as follows: Juvenile Classes (10 years and under 13 years):—-Scones, 3 girdle: Marjorie Bennett 1; Agnes Walker 2. Scones, 3 oven :Doris Hateley 1; Marjorie Bennett 2; Alison Douglas 3. Sponge Sandwich: Colin McDonald 1. Pikelets: Desmond Greer 1; Nona Havill 2; Margaret Cox 3. . Scones, 3 girdle: Marjorie Williams 1; Dorothy Neill 2. Scones, 3 oven: Dorothy NeiU 1; James Hazeldine 2. Sponge Sandwich: Dorothy Phibbs 1; Dorothy Neill 2. Shortbread: James Hazeldine 1; Jean Hazeldine 2; Dorothy Neill 3. Pikelets: Marcia Fox 1; Miriam Durkin 2; Les Stollery 3.

A. and P. Show: Factory butter, pats: Karamea Dairy Co., Ltd., 1; Buller Valley Dairy Co., Ltd., 2. Export butter: Karamea Dairy Co., Ltd., 1; Buller Valley Dairy Co., Ltd., .2. Butter, pats or balls: Mrs. J. W. Stowell 1, Mrs. R. White 2. White skinned potatoes: H. J. Ferguson 1, R. Stephen 2, T. McGillicuddy 3. Potatoes, any variety: A. E. Ferguson 1, H. J. Ferguson 2, T. McGillicuddy 3.. Swedes: M. S. Goulding and Son 1 and 2, Mrs. R. White 3- Turnips: A. E. Fer*

guson 1, Mrs. R. White 2, Miss Bailie 3. Carrots: A. E. Ferguson 1, Miss Bailie 2, M. S. Goulding and Son 3. Parsnips: Miss Bailie 1, W. Mockett 2, A. Palmer 3. Vegetable marrow: Miss Bailie 1- Pumpkin: Miss Bailie 1. Red cabbage: T. McGillicuddy 1 and 2 A. Palmer 3. Drumhead cabbage: T. McGillicuddy 1 and 2, O’Conor Institute 3. Cabbage, other than Drumhead: P. Roselli 1, Miss Bailie 2, A. Palmer 3. Peas: A. E. Ferguson 1, Mrs. J. W. Stowell 2, T. McGillicuddy 3. Lettuce: 11. Wimsett 1, P. Roselli 2, Miss Bailie 3. Onions: Miss K. Ryan 1, Mrs. M. Stafford 2, Mrs. J'. O’Driscoll 3. Broad beans: Mrs. Goulding snr., 1; O’Conor Institute 2; H. Wimsett 3. Runner beans: Miss Fountaine 1, Miss Bailie 2, Mrs. M. Stafford 3. French or butter beans: A. E. Ferguson 1, Mrs. Goulding snr. 2. Mrs. H. V. Palmer 3. Tomatoes, smooth: A. E. Ferguson 1, Miss Bailie 2. Tomatoes, any other variety: A. E. Ferguson 1. Tomatoes. green: A. E. Ferguson 1, Mrs. W. Lowe 2. Beetroot: Miss Bailie 1, P. Roselli 2, O'Conor Institute 3. Collection of vegetables: Miss Bailie 1, Mrs. C. Sheldon 2. Cooking apples: O’Conor Institute 1, Mrs. H. Bennett 2, Mrs. E. Lowe 3. Dessert apples: Mrs. H. Bennett 1. Plums, any variety: M. S. Goulding and Son 1, Mrs. PI. V. Palmer 2, Miss Frances Broad }3. Horses—Draughts: Entire, 2 years or over: H. N. B. Archer 1, R. Powell 2. Gelding or mare, 3 years or over: J. P. Burley 1, H. N. B. Archer 2 and h.c., J. C. Dixon 3. Gelding or filly, 2 years: H. N. B. Archer 1. Mare, with foal at foot: M. H. Mitchell 1. Brpod mare: H. N. B.'Archer 1 and 2, M. H. Mitchell 3, Trotters and Pacers—Stallion, 2 years or over: M. H. Mitchell 1. Gelding or mare, 3 years or over: F. Scott 1, J. C. Dixon 2, L. Rea 3. Gelding or filly, 2 years: F. Scott 1. Celt, gelding or filly, 1 year: F. Scott 1Mare, with foal at foot: M. Durkin 1, M. H. Mitchell 2, R. Powell 3. Brood mare:_R. Powell 1, M. H. Mitchell 2. Thoroughbreds—Gelding or mare, 3 years or over: John Menzies 1, D. E. Broad 2. Brood mare: M. H. Mitchell 1. Pair of farm horses: H. N. B. Archer 1 and 2, John Menzies 3. Horse, mare or gelding, up to 31 cwt.: H. N. B. Archer 1 and 2, M. H. Mitchell 3. Horse, mare or gelding, up to 23 cwt.: H. N. B. Archer 1 and 3, J. C. Dixon 2. Horse, mare or gelding, up to 15 cwt.: J. P. Burley 1, H. N. B. Archer 2, M. Durkin 3. Horse, marc or gelding up to 10 cwt.: R. Powell 1, H. N. ’ B. Archer 2 and 3. Mare, with foal at foot: M. H. Mitchell 1 and 2. Half draught mare or gelding, 2 years: H. N. B. Archer 1> R. Powell 2. Half draught mare or gelding, 1 year: R-. Powell 1, M. H. Mitchell 2. Pony, under 12.2 hands: Marjorie Bennett 1, John Menzies 2, K. Rea 3. Pony, 12.2 to 14.2 hands: R. Powell 1, H. N. B. Archer 2. Cob. not over 15 hands: Marjorie Bennett I. R. Powell 2, H. N. B. Archer 3. Gelding or mare (to be driven in harness) : L. Rea 1, F. Scott 2. H. N. B. Archer 3. Weight-carrying hack mare or gelding, up to 13 stone: H. N. B. Archer 1, M. H. Mitchell 2, R. R. Powell 3. Light hack, mare or gelding up to 11 stone: W. Bennett 1 R. Powell 2, Alan Kerr 3. Cattle — Registered Shorthorns: Bull, 2 years: H. N. B, Archer 1; bull calf, J. PBurley 1. Grade Shorthorns: Cow, 3 years or over: R. E. White 1 and 2, O’Conor Institute 3. Heifer, 2 years: O’Conor Institute 1, R. E. White 2 and 3. Heifer, 1 year: R. E. White I, O'Conor Institute 2, McFadden Bros. 3. Heifer calf: O'Conor Institute 1, R. E. White 2, McFadden Bros. 3. Bull, 3 years or’over: C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Nobleman,” Ist. and champion; A. Moua't's “Packer s Point Denis” 2;' O’Conor Institute's “Appledale Barney” 3. Bull, 2 years: F. Scott’s Ist. and reserve champion. Bull, 1 year: O’Conor Institute’s “Korengvale General” 1. Bull and progeny: C. J'. Lemon 1, F. Scott *-• Cow, 4 years and over: C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Jennifer” 1, “Korengvale Duchess” 2 “Korengvale Duchess” 3. Cow, 3 years: C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Connie” 1, “Korengvale Empress” 2. Heifer, 2 years: C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Felicity” 1, “Korengvale Faithful” 2, “Korengvale Mona” 3. Bull Calf: C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Ajax” 1, C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Leading Bob” 2. Heifer calf: C. J. Lemons “Koiengvale Golden Dell” 1, C. J. Lemon’s “Korengvale Joyce” 2, R. Stephen 3. Grade Jerseys—Cow, 3 years or over; O’Conor Institute 1 and best dairy cow in show; R. Stephen 2. Heifer, 2 years: C. J. Lemon 1, R. Lowe 2. Heifer 1 year: O’Conor Institute 1 and 2.' Heifer calf: R. Lowe 1, F. Scott 2. Grade Friesians—Cow, 3 years or over: M. Durkin 1, OConot institute 2. Heifer, 2 years: M. Durkin 1. Registered Ayrshires—Cow, 3 year: T. Ratcliffe’s “Ivanhoe Senator Bellbird” 1, M. Durkin’s “Ivanhoe Senator Sally” 2. Bull calf: T. Ratcliffe 1. Heifer calf: T. Ratcliffe 1, M. Durkin 2. Heifer, 1 year: M. Durkin 1. Heifer calf: M. Durkin 1. The Silver Cup, donated by the Hon. P. C. Webb, will be awarded to the winner in the Children’s Calf Class: Marjorie Bennett 1, Noel Palmer 2 Zelma Lowe 3, Edwin Meikkelsen 4. Sheep—Ram, general , or export class: J'. C. Dixon 1. Crossbred breeding ewe: J. C. Dixon 1, RPowell 2. Pen of two fat sheep: R. Powell 1 and 2. Pen of two fat lambs: R. Powell 1. Pigs—Berkshires: Boar, registered: Elley and Pitcher 1. S'ow, registered: Elley and Pitcher 1. Sow and litter, registered: Elley and Pitcher 1 and 2. Sow and litter: O’Conor Institute 1. Tamworts —Boar, registered: Niven and Morgan 1. Sow: Elley and Pitcher 1 and 2. Crossbreds —Sow and litter: Elley and Pitcher 1 and 2. Sow: Elley and Pitcher 1 and 2. Pork pig _(not over 100 lbs.): F. Scott 1, Elley and Pitcher 2. Bacon pig (barrow or sow not les than 120 lbs.): F. Scott 1, Elley and Pitcher 2. Flowers —Perennial phlox: Miss Baillie 1. Buttonhole: Mrs. A. Neill 1, O’Conor Institute 2. Pot plant: Mrs. S. J. Bolton 1, O’Conor Institute 2. Vase of flowers for effect: O’Conor Institute 1. Vase of green foliage: Miss I Fountaine 1 O’Conor Institute 2. Vase i of fuchsias: Mrs. S. J. Belton 1. Bowl of hydrangeas: O’Conor Institute 1. Miss Baillie 2. Bowl of flowers: O’Conor Institute 1. Bowl of marigolds: Miss Baillie 1, Mrs. A. Neill 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs. A. Neill 1. Pansies: O’Conor Institute 1. Phlox Drummondi: Mrs. W. Taylor 1, O'Conor Institute 2. Pom-pom dahlias: Mrs. A. Neill 1, Mrs. E. Crase 2, Mrs. M. B. Scully 3. Single dahlias: Miss Baillie 1. Dahlias, any variety: FI. Johnston 1, Mrs. L. Walker 2. Dahlias, 3 varieties: A. G. Colvm 1. S'weet-peas: Mrs. W. Taylor 1. Gladioli, single stalk: T. McGillicuddy L: Gladioli, six: T. McGillicuddy 1. Zinnias: O’Conor Institute 1. Carna- ■ tions: O’Conor Institute 1. Cactus dahlias: A. G. Colvin 1. Asters: Mrs M. B. Scully . Cooking and Pre-

serves—Bread, compressed yeast: Mrs J. Menzies 1 Mrs. L. Clarke 2 and 3. Bread, white: Mrs. J. Jenkin 1, Mrs. L. Clarke 2 and 3. Bread, brown: Mrs. L. Clarke 1, Mrs. J. Menzies 2. Pikelets: Mrs. F. G. Woodward 1, Mrs. L. Clarke, 2, Mrs R. White 3. Nut and date "loaf: Mrs. R. White 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Scones, oven: Mrs. J. Jenkin 1, Mrs. F. G. Woodward 2, Mrs. L.’ Clarke 3. Scones, girdle: Mrs R. White 1 and 2 Mrs. A. Neill 3. Sultana cake: Mrs. A. Neill 1, Mrs. I. R. Neill 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. ’ Seed cake: Mrs. F. G. Woodward 1, Mrs. R. Lowe 2, O Conor Institute 3. Madeira cake: Mrs. C. Sheldon 1, Mrs. T. Neill 2, Mrs. RLowe 3. Pastry: Mrs. R. White 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Neill 3. Shortbread: Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. F. G. Woodward 2, Mrs. L. Robertson 3. Sponge sandwich, not iced, with butter: Mrs. L. Robertson 1 Mrs. T. Neill 2, Mrs. F. G. Woodward 3. Sponge sandwich (flour), without butter, not iced: Mrs. L. Robertson 1, Mrs. L. Clarke 2, Mrs. W. Taylor 3. Sponge roll: Mrs. T. Neill 1, Mrs. J. Jenkin 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Ginger cake: Mrs. R. White 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Ginger cake: Mrs. R. White 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Meat pastry: Mrs. R. White 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Gems: Mrs. T. Neill 1, O'Conor Institute 2. Apple-shortcake: Mrs. J. R. Neill 1, Miss Betty Neill 2, Mrs. L. Clarke 3. Fruit cake: Mrs. A. Neill 1 Mrs. R. White 2 and 3. Jams, .4 kinds: Miss Fountaine 1, Mrs. A. Neill 2, Mrs. W. Mann 3. Jellies, 3 kinds: Mrs. A. Neill 1, Mrs. R. White 2, Mrs. J. W. Stowell 3. Marmalade: Mrs. R. White 1, Mrs. J. W. Stowell 2, Mrs. A. Neill 3. Bottle fruit, 3 or more kinds: Mrs. A. Neill 1 and 2. Tomatoes, jar: Mrs. J. Menzies 1, Mrs. P. Roselli 2. Sauce, 3 1 varieties: Mrs. R. White 1, Mrs. E. Lowe 2. Pickles three varieties: Mrs. R. White 1, Mrs. E. Lowe 2. Chutney, 3 varieties: Mrs. R. White 1, Mrs. A. Neill 2. Bar home-made soap: Miss Fountaine 1, O'Conor Institute 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs. R. White 1, Miss N. O’Driscoll 2. Knitted babys article: Miss M. Townrow 1. Knitted bed jacket: Mrs. B. Russell 1. Knitted tea cosy in wool: Miss A. Schumacher 1, Mrs. B. Russell 2. Crochet doyley, linen centre allowed: Mrs. B. Russell 1, Mrs. C. A. Mikkelsen 2. White tray or supper cloth (washed), crochet edge only judged: Mrs. D. H. Garbutt h.c. Coloured tray or supper cloth (unwashed), embroidery only judged: Mrs. B. Russell 1, Miss P. Lineham 2, Mrs. R. Young Stack and Mrs. W. White h.c. Afternoon tea throwover: O’Conor institute 1- Needlework picture: Mrs. H. V. Palmer 1 and 2. Duchess set, coloured embroidery: Mrs. B. Russell I, Miss P. Lineham 2. Embroidered apron: Mrs. D. H. Garbutt 1, Mrs. B. Russell 2. Article from one yard of cotton material: Miss R. Theobald 1, Mrs. B. Russell 2. Article in Richlieu work: Mrs. B. Russell 1, O’Conor Institute 2. Material made toy: Miss A. Schumacher 1, Mrs. B. Russell 2. Article in tatting: Mrs. B. Russell 1, O’Conor Institute 2. Vase of artificial flowers: Miss R. Theobald 1, Mrs. M. Stafford 2. Shopping bag: | Margaret Risk 1, Evelyn Eva Champion 2, Hunter 3. Under 12 years— Tea towel: Margaret Cox 1, Joyce Davies 2 Edna Aldrdige 3. Brush work (design): Leslie Stowell 1, Nola Mclntosh 2, Lynn Samuels 3. Poster work, coloured: C. Aldridge 1, Brian Collins 2, Dorothy Phibbs 3. Brush work (design) A: Gregor Gear 1, Jack Low 2, Delphia Skiltai 3, Dorothy Phibbs h.c. Brush work B: E. Cranson 1, M. Gear 2, S'. Seaton 3. Under 13 years: Article macle from sugar bar (machine made): Margaret Gear 1, Irene Tregurtha 2 .Mavis Wilson 3. i Primary Schools—Dressed doll, knitted clothes: Margaret Gear 1, Ti ne Halsall 2, Edna Aldridge Woven scarves: N. Miller 1, Alice Corby h.c. and 2, Noeline Hunter 3, Margaret Cox and J'oyce Davies h.c. Woven skirts: Margaret Mockett 1, Edna Aldridge and Shirley Hodgson 2 and equal; Zona Douglas 4. Woodwork: Gregor Gear 1, Robert Baker 2. Knitted beret: Rene Halsall 1. Hand ■ sown garment: Margaret Gear 1, I Mary McKay 2 Marie Powell 3. Pen and ink comic sketch: Edith Cranson .1, Margaret Gear 2, Jocelyn Barton 3. Writing, Standards 1 and 2: Cecily Stowell 1, Pat Harden 2, Jean Williams 3. Writing, Standards 3 and 4: Margaret Cox 1, Margaret Mockett and Maureen Clarke 2 equal. Eroll Neil 4. Writing, Standards 5 and 6: Marjorie Williams 1, Dorothy Phibbs 2, F. O'Gorman 3. Map, Australia, Standard 4: Norman Barton 1, Margaret Cranson 2, Peter Roselli and Norman Kiesing 3 (equal). Map, A.frica, Standard 5: Edith Crangon 1, Dawn Lil’ey 2, Jocelyn Barton 3. Map, North America, Standard 6: Charles Aldridge 1. Brush draw-j ing: Charles Aldridge 1, Marcia Fox 2 Edith Cranson 3. Pencil drawing: Edith Cranson 1, Jack Steel 2, Alan Svendsen 3. Pastel scene: Shirley Seaton 1, Dora Eddy 2, Jack Low 3. Drawing of tractor, grader, etc.: (open): A. J'. Boyd. Drawing: Teresa Hansby 1, J. Hazeldine 2, George | Neill 3. Fretwork A: John Fairhall 1, Earl Sara 2, Maurice Callaghan 3. Fretwork B: Gregor Gear 1 Charles Aldridge 2. Embroidered' article: Teresa Hansby 1 and 2, Miriam Durkin 3. Paper cuts, under 6 years: Cynthia Atkinson 1, Neville Hinman 2, Alison Greenwood 3. Paper cuts, under 7 years: Stanley Gibson 1, Graeme Gough 2, Neville Kearns 3. Woolwork, under 8 years: Mary Champion 1, Joan Robinson 2, Jean Wilson 3. Knitted jumper or cardigan: Alison Douglas 1 Marie Powell 2. Worked apron: Margaret. Gear 1. Pat Stowell 2, Nola Mclntyre 3, Mary Newman and Jocelyn Barton h.c.