REEFTON NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 August 1930, Page 2

REEFTON NOTES

[OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] REEFTON, August 23. A commercial traveller named Gaskin from Christchurch, travelling from Reefton to Waiuta, met with a mishap on Thursday. When about a mile from the junction of the Waiuta-Main Grey Road a wheel came off his car and the machine toppled over the bank, luckily not doing much damage. Help was obtained from Reefton yesterday and temporary repairs effected and the car travelled about two miles when the wheel came off again without doing any damage. The car was then brought on to Reefton and a new wheel has been ordered from Christchurch. The position regarding the labour trouble at the Matchless mine remains unchanged. A levy has been struck on the men at work to maintain those who are out, and no negotiations are being entered into meanwhile. The schools throughout the district closed yesterday, and to-day there has been an exodus of teachers on holiday bent. Misses Mary Heald and L. Cleaver, who have been on holiday, returned home on Thursday. A petition asking the Government to grant a bonus on gold production is being circulated in the district and is being largely supported. Tho Children’s Plain and Fancy Dress Ball to mark the break-up of the Reefton District High School for the winter term took place last night at the new Criterion Theatre, and was a successful function, the building being crowded. Magee’s orchestra rendered excellent music and at 10 p.m. the children were given a generous supper and the floor cleared for the adults, who kept the ball rolling until well into the small hours, the gathering being the most successful for this season. Before the children’s last dance, Mr W. S. Pratt, headmaster, called on Mr W. B. Auld, Chairman of the School Committee, to present the prizes. Before the actual presentation he, on behalf of the staff, returned thanks to the parents and friends for their generous response to the ball by donations and help. lie had considerable experience with functions of the kind, and the present function eclipsed any other gathering of a like kind. The judges had

a most difficult task, and he hoped "those present would recognise the difficulties that beset them. Mr W. B. Auld considered that it was gratifying to know that in every effort on behalf of the school, the staff had the wholehearted support of the public. The prizes were then presented as follow: —High School: Best Costume. Matron Gibson’s prize* “Mephistopheles,” Eva Buckland; Most Original, Mr Prentice’s prize, “Buy N.Z. Goods,” Hath Blair; Best Costumes 10 to 14, Mr Lawns prize: “Eastern Lady,” .Joy Oates; 7 to 9 years, girls. Miss Moore s prize, “Daisy,” Jean Campbell; Under seven years, Miss Hutton s prize, “Shepherdess,” Belle Colvin; Best costume 10 to 14, boys, Mr Lawn’s prize—Don Juan, Roy Newcombe. Seven to nine years, boys, Mr Noble’s

prize.—Prince Charming, Gordon Newcombe. Under seven, boys, Mrs Joseph’s prize.-—Harry Varden, Gordon Schofield. Most original costume, girls 10 to 14 years, Mrs Barry’s prize.—Summer House, Valma Honey. Seven to nine years, Mrs Barry’s prize.-—Wirth’s Circus, Iris Hunt. Under seven years, Mrs Joseph's prize, rose bowl —Marie Lockington. Boys, 10 to 14, Matron Gibbons’s prize.—Winter, C. Coxall. Seven to

nine years, Mrs Dellaca’s prize.— Blacksmith, J no. Bartlett. Under seven years. Wills and Co.’s prize, bag of flour. —Joe Hunt. Poster Costume, girls, Matron Gibson prize—Eat. More Fruit, D. Strachan. Boys, do. Lawn’s stationery shop—Chas. Ladner. Youngest in fancy dress, Mrs Discaciati’s prize—“Violet,’ Pamella Campbell. Miss Sanders’ prize.-— Michelin Tyres, David Oates. Special prizes were, awarded to Geo. obertson, Harold Patterson, Jockey; Ralph Hindmarsh, Drummer Boy: Alma Hindmarsh, Reel of Cobton; “Grandpia,” Mona Honey: “Bride and Bridegroom,” Doris and Glory Barry; "Militiare” (Mrs, Cooper’s prize), D. Robbins; Mrs. W. B. Auld’s prize. “Felix, th© Cat,” Geo. Blair; Sheena Robinson, “Confetti”: Betty Lochore “Sunkissed Orange”; Ray Whiting, “Kewpie.” There were in all 13G children in fancy costumes, a tribute to their parents’ industry and originality.