There was sufficient evidence at tbe trial of tbis action to support tbe findings of fact made by tbe referee, and approved by tbe judge. These findings of fact are, therefore, conclusive.

“It is settled by all tbe decisions on tbe subject, with none to tbe contrary, that tbe findings of fact, made by a referee, and approved by tbe trial judge, are not subject to review on appeal, if they are supported by any competent evidence.” Kenney v. Hotel Co., 194 N. C., 44, 138 S. E., 349.

Tbe judgment upon tbe facts set out in tbe report of tbe referee, is

Affirmed.