MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 24 February 1931, Page 2

MOTUEKA

BOXING TOURNAMENT HIGH STANDARD DISPLAYED A boxing tournament arranged by the Moiueka-Hiwaka Boxing Association in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund and held in the Institute Hall on Thursday evening was well patronised. The programme consisted of eleven bouts, several of which provided ample evidence that young boxers of more than an average knowledge of the art were to be found in the Bay districts. Air Harry Barlow, of Wellington, who officiated as referee, commented very favourably on the standard of boxing displayed. Mr Barlow has trained a number of young exponents, including Morgan, the champion welter weight amateur, at his boxing school in Wellington, and at present he is training Matt. Gregory at Redwood’s Valley. This pupil, it was announced, was prepared, at any time, to meet Campbell, the heavy weight champion of New Zealand.

During an interval, Mr Harry Manoy, on behalf of the Association, expressed appreciation at the way boxers had journeyed from as far away as Takaka and Collingwood at their own expense to take part in the tournament. He also thanked Mr Barlow for acting as referee and the public for their attendance.

The bouts staged were as follows: — B. Fry (8.10), Motueka, defeated Willis (b. 10) Takaka, on a technical knock out in the second round. Ted Fry (8.4), Riwaka, defeated Simmons (8.10), Takaka, in a three-round bout. K. Duncan (9.1), Riwaka, was matched with Fitzgerald (8.8), Umukuri, the former being declared the winner. A. Smith (9.6), Collingwood, after a lively display, was declared the winner of his bout with Soames (10.6) Umukuri. Steele, Takaka, and C. A. Bone, Collingwood, in a. six round bout, provided a good exhibition of boxing, the former winning on points. Gideona (11.0) Riwaka, matched with Pommeroy (11.2) Takaka, was floored early in the first round and before the gong sounded went down again and took the count. It is understood that this is the fourth occasion on which Pommeroy has disposed of his opponent in the first round. . McLaren (9.7) Onekaka, was given the decision in his bout with James (10.4), Motueka. . Knight (9.4) who was matched against Priestly (9.6), Onekaka, in a three round contest was declared the winner. Foreman (10.5) Takaka.defeated Masked (10.4), Onekaka, by a knock out m the first round. The bout between Bartlett, Nelson and H. Teague, Collingwood, was given as a draw. . , ... The most interesting contest ot the evening was that between Matt Gregory (12.4), Redwoods Valley, and C. Albrecht (13.6), Takaka. Although announced that no decision would be given the bout lacked nothing in the way ot hard hitting. Albrecht with little or no training proved a formidable opponent and the fighting was in bis favour.

GIRL GUIDES’ ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE MEETING

The executive meeting of the Girl Guide Association, held in St. Thomas s schoolroom, was attended by Mesdames L. Mackay (chair), Shaw-Thompson, O. Mackay, Boundy, Wallace, Brereton, (Ngatimoti), Ross (Motueka), and Fry (Riwaka). . . Correspondence, mainly m connection with the rally to be held in Wellington, was dealt with. Mrs Brereton said the Ngatimoti company was being carried on under Acting Captain Elsie Mytton, who with two guides would attend the Wellington Mrs Ross reported that the Motueka company had restarted rallies; and that the Riwaka guides who were going to attend the big rally in Wellington, were practising marching and signalling witli the Motueka guides, seven of whom were also going to Wellington. Iho guides intended holding a produce stall in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund. On the visit of the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe to .Motueka the Motueka and Riwaka guides had paraded and been inspected by Lady Bledisloe who took a keen interest in them. Mrs Fry stated that at the next meeting she would have some alteration to report in the Riwaka committee. Rallies were being held in the evenings, the Captain (Miss Lewin) generously falling in with arrangements which suited the guides and the season. Parents weio invited to the monthlv rallies to see their daughters at work and play: and church parades took place every month The guides had been helping the Relief Fund with donations. One guider and five guides would attend the rally. The Taniaha company committee expressed regret that none of the members had been able to attend and Mrs Doilds secretary) communicated to the eltect that during the fruit season rallies could only he held monthly. Miss Betty Creasy had handed in her resignation as Brown Owl with much regret. They hoped to be able to fill her place. The company had sent help to the Relief Fund. Mrs Mackay spoke of some of her experiences while in the earthquake area, of the splendid work being done by the girl guides, attending on the relief committee, helping at the hospital, caring for the children and being the right hand in many of the homes They did not lose their heads, but could he relied on to carry out their various jobs happily and well.

FARMERS’ UNION annual meeting At. the annual meeting of the Riwaka Branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union held in the Library, on Saturday Air 0. C. Wilkinson presided over a fair gathering of members. A deputation from the Alotueka Volunteer Fire Brigade, consisting of Captain Canton and Secretary G. Goodman, waited on the Union. Captain Canton, in explaining the object of tion, stated that the United Fire Brigade Conference would be held in Nelson next month and that the delegates would have to be entertained. As the task would be too great for the Brigade it was intended to solicit the aid of the Borough Council, Progress League and the Riwaka Farmers’ Union. The last conference held in Nelson was in 1906. About 150 delegates were expected on the 11th .March.

Captain Canton asked for the cooperation and financial assistance of the Union. It would be an admirable manner. ho said, of advertising the district. Secretary G. Goodman endorsed Captain Canton’s remarks. The chairman thanked the deputation and promised to give the matter favourable consideration. He considered that to have visitors passing through the district was one of the best advertisements the district could receive.

Mr Martin suggested that any financial assistance given he taken from the Canterbury entertainment fund. On the motion of .Messrs 11. Everett and J. Martin if was agreed that a sum of £5 he donated towards the entertainment of the Fire Brigade delegates. It was decided (Messrs Everett and Martin) that the chairman (Mr Wilkiu-

son) represent the Union on the occasion of the delegates’ visit. Regarding the conveyance of hop pickers it was resolved (Messrs Hickmott and Martin) that the Anchor Company be asked if a boat is being sent direct to Motueka early in March, suitable fo’r the conveyance of hoppickers. Correspondence: A letter was received from Mr G. C. Black, M.P., stating that further representation had been made on behalf of the Union regarding the matter of the establishment of a free mail delivery at Riwaka and Umukuri. The Postmaster-General had replied that the matter had again been considered, but he regretted, for the reasons previously given, that the decision could not be varied.

Mr G. C. Black, M.P., advised that a District Unemployment Committee had boon formed at Motueka and that the three delegates appointed by the Riwaka branch to attend the meeting had been duly elected members of the committee

Dr. D. L. Freeman wrote to the effect that he would be pleased to deliver an address at Riwaka on pasture lands. On this occasion it was intended to treat the subject mainly from pasture improvement by rational fertilisation. He regretted that he would not be able to comply with the wish of the branch in respect of demonstrating the characteristics of dairy cattle. Owing to the present organisation of the Department, the staff of the Fields Division did not undertake this branch of instruction. Matters concerning live stock were dealt with by the Live Stock Division. It was suggested that the branch communicate with the District Superintendent, Department of Agriculture, Wellington, with the object of arranging for an officer to conduct the desired demonstration. The balance sheet, showing a credit of £2O Os 4d and the entertainment fund balance sheet showing a credit of £6 16s, were presented and duly adopted. The chairman gave a verbal report of the activities of the branch for the year. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, .Mr O. C. Wilkinson (re-elected); vice-presidents, Alessrs J. Alartin and D. L. Drummond; secretary and treasurer, Air R. Cook; auditors, Alessrs R. Y. and D. L. Drummond (re-elected); executive, Messrs IV. Hickmott, C. L. Harvey, H. B. McGlashen, H. Everett; delegates to Provincial Conference, Alessrs H, B. AlcGiashen and R. Cook.. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the secretary was proposed by Mr V\. A. A. Ryder and carried by acclamation. , On the motion of Messrs Alartin ana Hickmott it was decided that the Public Works engineer be written to asking what was definitely holding up the widening of the Canana track.

SACRED CONCERT IN AID OF EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND A sacred concert, in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund, was held on Sunday evening in the Institute Hall, when an excellent programme of anthems, solos, duets, chorus singing by the combined choirs and selections by Air D. Roper s Orchestrion, was thoroughly enjoyed. The Rev. E. T. King, who presided thanked those present fur their support, while expressing regret that the inclement weather had prevented a larger attendance. . The various items were: — National Anthem; Combined choir: “Lift Op Your Heads O Ye Gates” ; Orchestrion. “Jesus Lover of Aly Soul” ; Solo (Lieut. Malfield, Salvation Army); duets: Mesdames Tillson and Canavan; solos (“Sweet Spirit Hear .Mv Prayer and “My Task”) Aliss Aydon: Orchestrion: “Crown Him”, Angels Guard Thee ; solo (“At Evening ere’ the sun was set”). Airs G. Manifold; Combined choir: “Lead Kindly Light ; Orchestrion : Selections from The Messiah: “I Know That Mv Redeemer Liveth “Ilallelullah”; solo: Mr Manifold; Orchestrion: “Gems From Faust; Quartette: “Remember Ale Oh Mighty One” (Mesdames Canavan and Manifold and Messrs Mather and Manifold);! Becilations : “Catherine; Peaches” and "Playmate” Miss Ritchie: solo: Star of Bethlehem”; Mrs J. Boyce; solo, "Hump Sweet Home”’ : Aliss Aydon; Combined choir: ‘“The Radiant Morn ; Doxology. Accompaniments were played by Captain Christopher, Airs Boschelle and Air Guy Holder (organ).