OIRA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 September 1924, Page 3

OIRA NOTES

(Own OorrespondMit.) Mr P. Williams, of Canterbury College, arrived, on Thursday, returning to Christchurch by Saturday’s express after spending his time in observation of the power house and electrical works. ' Air C. Brown left by Saturday’s express for Christchurch. Heavy rain has fallen incessantly siurp. iiridav morning. The change

since r riuay iiiuiiimg. ~ =>- seemed to be threatening for some days, and may now have set in for some time. On Friday evening a lair number of young people were present at the Railway Hall. The larger part of the evening was taken up with the new game of net ball, under the able superyis|ion of Ooiistable Caldwell, who also put the class through some interesting physical exercises. At the conclusion of the evening it was decided that the attendance warranted the formation of a physical culture class. The following committee was elected to control the affairs of the class : Mrs King, Miss Maud Amalaric, Messrs Spencer, Thomas, and Black (secretary). The class, which meets every Wednesday, provided that the hall can be obtained, extends a hearty welcome to all who are desirous of physical exercise and a good evening’s pleasure. On Saturday, in the pouring rain, the Te Kinga and Ru Ru school boys’ football team journeyed to Otira to play a return game against the local lads. The visitors, under the charge of Mr C. Smith, after being entertained at morning tea, which was provided at the hotel by Mrs Smith, proceeded to the old grounds across the river. The Te Kinga boys had the advantage in weight, but the game was even throughout. The local boys showed a decided improvement in form on their last game, and had the opposition in danger when the wind was at their backs. At half-time the score was: Te Kinga 3, Otira 0. With the wind in their faces, the home team

pressed heavily jot the line, soon bringing the score to 3 all, McLaren crossing. For the remainder of the game, Te Kinga pressed, Birchfield crossing far out. The game, stubbornly fought in pouring rain and a strong wind throughout, ended 6 to 3 in favour of Te Kinga. Individual work by Birchfield and Abbot largely accounted for their victory. Minchin, Hopkins and Bryan were probably the pick of the Otira- team, while Smith was responsible for some good tackling’ The visiting boys were billeted out among the home team, leaving for home by the 2.45 slow train. In spite of the adverse weather conditions they seemed to have enjoyed themselves thoroughly. On Saturday evening the usual short-night social and dance was held in the Hall. The attendance was not as large as usual, owing perhaps to the boisterous weather conditions. All preparations are now being made for the Fire Brigade’s ball, to be held next Friday night.