HOKITIKA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 January 1948, Page 7

HOKITIKA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent]. HOKITIKA, Jan. 19,

Mr and Mrs A. Nancekeville, of Sydney, who have been visiting Hokitika and Greymouth, will leave to-morrow morning on their return to Sydney. They will visit some North Island centres and finally embark at Auckland.

Mr W. D. Nolan, of Okuru, is at , present in Hokitika, where Mrs Nolan is a patient at Westland I-los-i pital. The funeral of the late Mr Wil- ■ liam Nancekeville took place at • Hokitika cemetery on Saturday ; morning. The service at All Saints’ Church and a't the graveside were conducted by, the Rev. G. H. Schuur and the Returned Services service was read by Mi’ George Gilchrist. There was a large attendance of mourners, including representatives of the Returned Services’ Association and friends from all parts of The district. The death has occurred at Hokitika of Mr George Shaw, of Revell Street, Hokitika. The late Mr Shaw came from Wellington to Hokitika about 45 years ago. He was a native of Hobart, Tasmania. The late Mr Shaw was a well-known sportsman, having played for the Melrose Rugby team in Wellington, and on coming to the Coast soon played his wav into the Hokitika first fifteen. For many years he was a representative player, and later coached many Rugby teams in Hokitika. For a number of years he was a prominent Rugby referee. He took a keen interest in boxing and was a foundation member of the Hokitika Boxing Association in its day. He was also a well-known amateur entertainer, always taking a leading part in the production of the Nigger Minstcl shows which were a feature of entertainment in Hokitika some years ago. During the latter years he turned his attention to yachting, and he built a number of idle-along class ■ yachts for the enthusiasts at Lake Kanieri. Later he assisted with many others to form the Lake Mahinapua Yachting Club. The late Mr Shaw built many of the yachts and instructed men in the handling of the craft. In his youth he served in the Navy, and he retained his interest in boats. He followed his trade as a blacksmith, working for Messrs F. McGregor and A. Cederman of Hokitika for many years. He served with the New Zealand Contingent in the Boer War, was vice-president of the Lake Mahinapua Acquatic Club and a life honorary member of the Lake Kanieri Acquatic Club. The funeral took place to Hokitika cemetery this morning. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Marys’ Church, Hokitika. Returned servicemen were pre* sent at the funeral, with representatives of many organisations, including a full gathering of comrades who

served in the South African campaign. At St. Mary’s Church, Requiem Mass was celebrated bv Rev. Father O'Sullivan, who also officiated at the grave, where the R.S.A. service was read by the secretary, Mr G. Gilchrist. The late Mr Shaw was a South African war veteran, havingsailed with the 6th Contingent. The pall-bearers were Messrs Michel and Boyd (Acquatic Club), and Kennedy and Gilchrist (Kanieri Yacht Club"), all returned servicemen, while the R.S.A. bugler, Mr Frank Barltrop (another yachtsman) sounded the Last Post, and eight South African veterans acted as guard of honour. The Lake Mahinapua Aquatic Club held their annual regatta at the Lake on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was quite unfavourable and there was a very poor attendance, but on Sunday conditions were perfect, with bright sunshine and a good sailing wind. Greymouth yachts won the main events. It was the largest crowd to assemble at 'the Lake. Those who patronised the Lake on Sunday found all arrangements complete for their comfort and requirements, and all had an enjoyable uay. Boat rides on the Lake in the Lum Bell and acqua-plane rides all limped to keep people interested. Now that Cass Square has again been opened to the sporting bodies the local athletic club will hold their series of meetings which proved sj popular last season. Local athletes did well at the Greymouth meeting on Saturday, and if a meeting can be arranged lor Hokitika it should be popular. ’ o For to-morrow, the local baseball draw for women’s teams is as follows: Red Terrors v. Ravens; Daredevils v. School; Spitfires v. Mustangs.

Hokitika women’s cricket team beat United (Greymouth) by 37 on the first innings. United made 21 and Hokitika 58.

In the men’s cricket competition, Ruatapu beat Kumara, who scored 49 in the first and 50 for six in the second innings. Best batsmen were Fuller 19 not out. Fitzpatrick 13. McGrath and Webber each 11. Ruatapu scored 121 for seven and declared—D. Murphy 20 not out, F. Hoffman 14. H. Wilson, Murphy and Hoffman bowled best for the winners.

St. Mary’s boat Woodstock by 51 runs, scoring 119, against 68. Knapp made 51, while Boyd and Toohey also scored well. M. Keenan (7 for 30), and O. Wildbore (3 fnr 25) bowled best for Woodstock, for whom Howat (14) and Agnew (12) scored most. For St. Mary’s. Wallace took 2 for 17, Gilbert 1 for 9. Knapp 3 for 15, Toohev 3 for 9, and Kortegast 1 for 1.