WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 15 September 1937, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent!. Buller Rugby Union: WESTPORT, September 14. Mr. F. Keating, was in the chair at the usual weekly meeting of the Builer Rugby Union held last evening. The Auckland Rugby Union advised that no reserves were now available for the third test match. The Secretary, Mr. W. Craddock, reporting in connection with the proposed visit of a Westland Sub Union team to West-' port, stated that he had a talk over the phone with Mr. A. Lawn, Hokitika, concerning the matter, and as a suitable date could not be decided upon, it was probable that the visit would not take place until next season, when a match could be at tanged prior to Buller’s first challenge match for the Seddon Shield. It was mentioned that the gate takings for the Seddon Shield match amounted to £7B, which, under the circumstances, was considered a satisfactory figure. The Chairman (Mr. Keating), paid a tribute to the work of the Ladies’ Committee during the season, and on his motion, they weie accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The Manager (Mr. H. Casey), J. McDonald (Coach), and the Selectors, Messrs A. Quinn, P. Ryan and H. Casey, were accorded, motions of appreciation for their services during the season. Arising out of a report as to the condition of the Denniston ground, submitted by Messrs Scully and Shrimpton, it was agreed to ask the Pirate Club to have suggested improvements carried out. It was decided to ask the Borough Council to make a definite date to meet the Union to discuss the proposed provision of extra seating accommodation at Victoria Square. Week-end Fixtures: The following Rugby fixtures have been arranged for this week-end: ALBION CUP. Old Boys v. Tiroroa, at Trotting Track, at 2.45 p.m. (W. Kelly). Stars v. Rovers, at Trotting Track, at 2.45 p.m. (R. Philp). Westports v. Rangers, at Millerton, at 2.30 p.m. (E. Smith). PRINCE MEMORIAL CUP. Stars v. Stockton, at Stockton, at 2.45 p.m. (J. Callaghan). Pirates v. Old Boys, at Trotting Track, at 1.15 p.m. (V- Anderson). FOOTE SHIELD. Stars v. Pirates, at Trotting Track, at 1.15 p.m. (V. Anderson). FOOTE SHIELD. Stars v. Pirates, at Trotting Track, at 1.15 p.m. (C. Nelson). Granity H.S. v. Old Boys, at Gran-, ity, at 2 p.m. (P. Power). ;

Agreement Arrived At: j A complete agreement was reached yesterday at the adjourned meeting of the Conciliation Council, which met to frame an award to cover Theatre employees in the Westland district. Mr. Ritchie, Conciliation Commissioner, presided, and Messrs D. I. McDonald, Secretary or the Canterbury Employers’ Association, Mr. A. R. Shephard, Christchurch, Mr. J. Emsworth, of Greymouth, and Mi. T. E. Broker, of Westport, were assessors for the Employers, while the Employees were represented by Mr. F. L. Turley, Union Secretary, Greymouth. Miss N. Lockington and Mr. A. E. Anderson, of Westport. The award drawn up covers Theatre employees in Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika, and all country towns in the surrounding districts, and is considered to be highly satisfactory to all parties, 1 bringing wages and general conai•tions up to the higher standard that I exists in New Zealand, to-day.

Hospital Radio Fund: Additional subscriptions to the Hospital Radio Fund, are: Westport Watersiders, £6 19s 6d: Saturday Night Dance, £4 15s 6d; Charming Creek Union, £3 6s Od; Ladies’ Guild Co-op. Society, £3 0s 0d; Granity Women’s Institute, £1 14s Od; Marshallvale Women’s Institute, £1 Is Od; Wrestling Association, £1 Is Od; J. H., Enright, £1 0s Od; Westport Women’s Institute, £1 0s Od; Sale of lickets, 17/-; Granity School, 12s 4d; Westland Local Bodies’ Union, 10s Od; s.s. Kaimiro, 5s Od; Previously acknowledged, £290 14s 7d; total, £316 15s lid. Radio service will now be installed to the Hospital, Nurses’ Home, Old People’s Home, Maternity Home and O’Conor Home. Seven separate up-to-date Radio units will be required. Fifty-eight beds at the hospital will be provided with ear phones, and additional loud speakers will be supplied to the convalescent ward and children’s ward. Five or six extension speakers will be used at the Maternity Home and one extension speaker will be provided at the O’Conor Home. The remainder will all be self-contained sets.

Golf: . , Under the auspices of the Ladies Golf Club, a series of games will be played on Thursday. The draw for the L.G.U. match and Thomas Brown Rose Bowl (16 to qualify on handicap), is as follows: — Mrs. Seyb v. Mrs. Wilson. Miss Slee v. Mrs. Mullan. Mrs. Bird v. Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Slee v. Mrs. Nahr. Mrs. Roberts v. Mrs. Smith. Miss Treloar v. Mrs. Colvin. Miss Payne v. Miss Robertson. Miss D. Brown v. Miss Atkinson. Mrs. Davies v. Miss Beck. Mrs. Parker v. Miss O’Connor. Miss E. Brown v. Miss Marsden. Mrs. Holdgate v. Mrs. Batt. Miss McGovern v. Mrs. Skilton. Miss Doyle v. Miss Hay-McKenzie. Personal:

A social function was held last evening in the Elite Tea Rooms in honour of Mr. F. Mallett, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mallett, who attained his 21st. birthday. A good time was spent by the large number of guests. Mr. Geo. Blair presided. Shipping: The Kaitoa and Titoki arrived in port yesterday, the former sailing later for Greymouth. The Wingatui, Kaimiro and Canopus are announced to sail to-night, bar conditions permitting. Card Tournament: The local Women’s Branch of the N.Z. Labour Party, held their weekly card tourney on Monday evening, and received their share of patronage, despite counter attractions. The supper provided by the ladies, added to the

night’s enjoyment. Following were the prize-winners:—Euchre: Mr Auld 1; Mr Ferguson 2; Mrs Shaw 3. Consolation prize, Mrs H. Bettley. Fortylives. Miss Dawn Collins.