WESTPORT NOTES

Grey River Argus, 18 September 1937, Page 7

WESTPORT NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent!. Labour Day Sports: WESTPORT, September 17. Arrangements for the annual Labour Day Sports were advanced a big step last evening when a most enthusiastic meeting was held in the Labour Rooms. Amongst those present were: Messrs O’Neill, Adank, F. Champion, W. Champion, B. Champion, Pupich, Adams, Bird, Stephen, Ridsdale, Merland, Ellison, Hennessy, Duncan, McKenzie, Higman, Spencer and Mr. W. H. Woodcock. An apology was received from Mr. T. Parfitt. The Mayor, Mr. J. Kilkenny, was also unavoidably prevented from being present. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chairman, Mr. H. Stephen; Vice Chairman, Mr. Pupich; Minute Secretary: Mr. W. H. Woodcock; Organising Secretary: Mr. A. Ridsdale; Asistant Secretarys: Messrs Hennessy and Wilcox; Trustees: Messrs Stephen and Ridsdale. It was agreed that £lOO be set aside as prize money for the chopping and sawing events. Mr. J. Flaherty was appointed handicapper. Messrs L. O. Neill was appointed Starter and Messrs R. Higman, J. Adams and H. Stephen judges. Patterson Park was decided upon as the venue for the sports’ meeting. Nominations for chops and sawing will close with Mr. Ridsdale on Saturday, October 9, at 9 p.m., and acceptances at noon on day of sports. It was agreed that all logs be of brown birch. Messrs Ridsdale, Adams and Flaherty were appointed a Protest Committee. Mr. L. McLachlan was chosen as announcer. The Secretary was instructed to send an invitation to representatives of all sports bodies to attend the next meeting of the committee to be held on Sunday morning next at 10 o’clock. Claim for Damages Fails:

Judgment for the defendant Company, Gibbs’ Transport, Ltd., was given by Mr. Raymond Ferner, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in a claim for £l6 13s damages, allegedly sustained through a motor lorry belonging to defendant backing into an Austin car owned by the plaintiff, Ethel Rose Evison, School Teacher, at Westport, in the Buller Gorge recently. Mr. H. Lovell appeared for plaintiff and Mr. M. B. Scully for defendant. After lengthy evidence was heard, the Magistrate found that the driver of the lorry, Kingston, had not been negligent inasmuch as he had taken all reasonable precautions to ascertain whether there was anything behind him before reversing. The Magistrate held that the Austin car was in a position from which it could have been withdrawn. Judgment was therefore for the defendant, with costs and witnesses’ expenses. New Books: The following books are now available at the Westport. Public Library: Boothill Kid, by O. Carson; Sudden Bill Dorn, by Jackson Gregory; Sweeter than Honey, by Arthur Applin; Man who looked on Glass, by Noel Forrest; Everlasting Hurricane, by R. W. Coulter; House of Intrigue, by' Colin Robertson; Strange Destiny, by Carlton Dawe; Good Grain, by E Morrison; Beggar Wished, by Barbara Cartland; Roarin’ Rinconada, by W D. Hoffman; Testament of Youth, by Vera Brittain; Slaves of the God, by K. Mayo; Glasshouse, by M. B. Eldershaw; Jane’s Parlour, by O. Douglas; Hill Quest, by Michael Burt; White Elephant, by Laura Whetter.

Technical High School: Mr. J. H. Harkness, was in the chair at the monthly meeting o£ the Board of Managers of the Technical High School held last evening. Votes of thanks were accorded donors of gifts to the school. It was agreed that the Public Works Engineer be asked to put the Tennis Courts in order at a cost not to exceed £137 Messrs Parfitt and Phillips were appointed a Visiting Committee for the month. The Principal, Mr. Metson, reported: The roll number shows a further drop, being now 108. Two first year boys have left to take up employment and two girls, owing to their families leaving the district. This term is to be a long one with public examinations at the end. The entries for these examinations are Training Cob lege Entrance 4, Public Service Entrance 7, Senior Free Place 2. For Matriculation and School Certificate, there will probably be 5. Evening school classes are the same as in the second term, except that one class in dressmaking has been cut out. There are several new enrolments for this term, but it is to be regretted that several pupils have forfeited their free places owing to a bad attendance, mostly first year boys. Public Works Department is stil engaged on the work of ground improvements, levelling and tar-sealing. Tennis court renovation is urgently required. I have to acknowledge the keen interest taken in these matters by Mr. Bascand and Mr. Cunningham, of the local Public Works Department. Mr. A .Hunter is making good progress with the extensions to the workshops. Mr. F. S. Wood and family have presented a handsome challenge cup as a marking of appreciation of the services rendered by the School. An early past student who wishes to reman anonymous, has offered to defray the full cost of the honours board. A member of the Board has promised special prizes for spelling. The Westport Tennis Club has given a large supply of tennis balls. Badminton: Tiroroa and Berlin’s Sports’ Clubs engaged in a badminton match last evening, the former winning by seven sets (106 games) to 5 sets (100 games). The scores, Tiroroa players being mentioned first, were as follows: —- Men’s Doubles:—C. Harrow and Thompson, beat Herlund and Fletcher, —4; r. Renwick and Anderson beat R. Kerr and Jackson, 11 —7; C. Renwick and Cunningham, beat C. Heaphy and McGregor, 11—7; J. Taylor and Savage beat F. Kerr and L. Heaphy, 11—6; Pemberth and Senior lost to Fletcher and August, 8—11: Macky and Dowse beat Brown and Herlund, 11—4. Ladies’ Doubles:—Mrs. Senior and Miss Renwick, lost to Misses Golder and Heaphy', 7—11; Mrs. Mcllroy and Miss M. Mundy, lost to Misses Heaphy and L. Mundy, 3—ll. Combined Doubles: —Anderson and Mrs. Senior beat Herlund and K. Heaphy, 11—8; Thompson and J. Kenwick, lost to McGregor and E. Golder, 3—11; Ellis and Mrs. Mcllroy, beat R. Kerr and L. Mundy, 11 —9; R. Renwick and M. Mundy lost to Fletcher ar.d K. Heaphy, B—ll. St. John’s Flower Show: St. John’s Annual Flower Show was held yesterday in the Church Hall. The blooms were all of a high standard and some splendid exhibits were

benched. The Stowell Cup was won by Mr. Downard with 56 points, Mr. T. Rogers was second with 37 points, and Mrs. Stevens third with 22 points. The awards by Revs. Bush and Sanderson, who acted as judges, were as follows: — DAFFODILS. Yellow trumpet—Mr. Drummond 1, Rev. N. P. Larsen 2 and 3. Cream trumpet —Mr. Downard 1, B. Stowell 2, Mrs. Stephens 3. Three bi-colour trumpet— Mr. Downard 1, Mrs. Stephens 2, Miss kelpe 3. Six of one variety—Mr. Downard 1, Mrs. Stephens 2. Six distinct varieties —Mr. Downard 1, Rogers 2. Three varieties, separate vases —Mr. Downard 1, Mr. T. Rogers 2. CHALICE CUP. Three yellow'—Rev. Larsen 1, Mr. Rogers 2. Cream or white —Mrs. Stephens 1 and 2, Mr. Rogers 3. Three bi-colour —Mr. Rogers 1, Rev. Larsen 2 and 3. Any one variety—Rev. Larsen 1 ana 3, Mr. Downard 2. Four of one variety—Mr. Downard 1, Mr. Rogers 2, Rev. Larsen 3. Six distinct varieties—Mr. Downard 1, Mr. Rogers 2. Three distinct varieties—Mr. Downard 1, Mr. Rogers 2. SHORT CUP. Cream —Mr. Downard 1, Rev. Larsen 2, Mrs. Stephens 3. Three yellow —Mrs. Roselli 2. Three red cup-—-Mr. T. Rogers 1, Mrs. Stephens 2, Miss Kelpe 3. Three distinct varieties—Mr. Downard 1. Six distinct varieties —Mr. Rogers 1, Mr. Downard 2. Leedsii—Mr. Downard 1,2 and 3. Pheasant’s eye—Mr. Downard 1, Mrs. Stephens 2. Poetarz —Mr. Downard 1 and 2, Mr. Rogers 3. Polyanthus narcissus —Mr. Rogers 1, Mrs. Roselli 2, Miss Kelpe 3. Phoenix—Mrs. Stephens 1, Mr. Downard 2.

Daffodils, four of each variety—Mr. Downard 1, Mr. Rogers 2. Mrs. Stephens exhibited the champion bloom. POT PLANTS. Flowering plant—Mrs. Shrives 2. Mrs. Struthers 3. Fern —T. Rogers 1. Collection cut flowers —Miss Bloyce 1, Mrs. Holdgate 2, Mrs. Struthers 3. Anemones —Mr.,. Rogers 1. Miss Bloyce 2. Polyanthi—Mrs. Struthers 1, Mrs. L. Morgan 2, Mrs. Holdgate 3. Tulips—Mrs. Stephens 1. Freesias —Mrs. W. Taylor 1, Mrs. Farr 2. Snowflakes—Miss Kelpe 1, Mrs. Bloyce 2. Double stock—Mrs. Farr 1, Mr. T. Rogers 2. Four camelias —Mrs. E. Collins 1. Primroses—Mrs. L. Morgan 1, Mr. Rogers 2. Wallflowers —Mrs. Farr 1, Miss Harkness 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Vase of spring flowers—Delpha Pow’ick 1, Marcia Roselli 2. Posy—Marcia Roselli 1. Basket of flowers—Marjorie Brewer 1. Hockey: Two games of hockey were played yesterday on Victoria Square in beautiful weather. The men’s game was a clash between the “B” chosen to play Blenheim and the representative side selected to play Coast tomorrow (Saturday). The reps, had the best of the game and won by three goals to one. The match served the purpose of being a good workout for the sides. The ladies’ game was a runaway affair for Ramblers, who scored 12 goals to Westport’s 2. The latter could only muster eight players. Ladies’ Golf: The finals of the Ladies’ Championship were played yesterday on the Kawatiri links. For the Senior Competition, over 36 holes, Mrs. Seyb beat Miss Slee 9up and 7. Mrs. Roberts beat Miss Jessie Atkinson, 8 up and 7, in the intermediate section. Shipping: The Totara, Canopus and Wingatui, sailed yesterday. The Rata, Kalingo and Totara are also to load here on Monday next. The overseas vessel, Golden Coast, Gale and Wainui, are due at Westport to-night.