REEFTON NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 August 1925, Page 2

REEFTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent).

REEF’I’ON, August 28

There is a movement afoot to term a class in Reefton for lessons m first ■aid and a meeting with that object in view is to be field at the weekend. A knowledge of what to do untiil thu doctor comes is much to be desired, especially around the mine-.

On the liahu Saddle in the Maruia district during the recent cold weather fifteen inches of snow fell and tiro roadmen who have been employed there, have been unable io work for nearly a week. Mr D. W. Robertson in making a trip through there with his motor lorry had little difficulty, the motor running right through on time. .

Mr R. A. Stewart of Waiuta, was again a winner at the Auckland Kennel Club’s Competitions yesteruay, his collie “Mawhera Waif” being awarded first prize. The dog was prepared for the show by Mr a. 11-M-c Kane, of Blaketown. Mr Chas. King, of Rai Valley Pi st Office is visiting his parents, dr and Mis J. King, of the Railway Station. Two hockey matches are to be played on the Racecourse to-morrow Croiiadun v. Reefton beginning at 1.45 and’ Mawhera v. Black's Point commences at. 3 p.m. r lhe Reefton i°am is as follow: Goal, Mrs Alborn, backs, I). Farrell, Mrs G. Lockington ; halves, Bierwirth, McNamara (capt). Brooks ; forwards McElwee, Day, Ma.cKenzie, Brooks, Gilsennan. Reserve. A. Eager. Hokitika District High School! Boys play Reefton District High School to-morrow.

The Soccer Club held another of their euchre parties last evening, the smni-final games being played. Mrs M-Cormick was- first for the ladies’ prize, and Mrs Man nix second, after > '-ven -playing ofl’. Gents. Mr He vison first. Mr Ching second. Mrs Hewmon (piano) and Mr Spencer Zl 'a”io), provided the dance music. Mr Fred B-rwirlh was M.C.'