LAKE BRUNNER NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 October 1931, Page 5

LAKE BRUNNER NOTES

[OUR own correspondent.] A dance in aid of the Lake Brunner Tennis Club took place in the Ten-ace Hall, at Moana on Saturday evening last, and eventuated in a highly successful and enjoyable function. Excellent music for the occasion was provided by the Gaiety Orchestra, with extras by Mr AV. Montgomery, Mr J. Robinson, made an efficient ,M.C. Prizes for dancing were won by Miss M. McCormack and Mr J. Molloy. A sumtuous supper was provided by the lady members of the Club. Monday last, Labour Day, was lady members’ day on the Tennis Court when they were entertained by the male members, who provided afternoon tea. Games proceeded and a pleasant afternoon was spent. A team has been selected to visit and play at Bell Hill on Sunday next. The club have been fortunate in securing an able coach in Mr W. Montgomery. The Ladies’ Guild held one of their series of socials in aid of their funds on Tuesday evening last, a pleasant and profitable time being spent. Prizes were won by Mr C. Southern and Mrs Feary. Mr and Mrs R. Chamberlain of Ru Ru on their return from their honeymoon tour were given an enthusiastic welcome home by young and old. The younger folks indulged in tin kettling and were amply rewarded for their enthusiasm. During the evening a large attendance of local folks were entertained at the new home of the young couple, an abundance of refreshments both of a solid and liquid nature was provided and many toasts were proposed and responded to. The week-end shoot held at Ru Ru by the local rifle club was for a club trophy, and was won by Rifleman C. Coles. Some good scores were recorded. Fishing in Lake Brunner seems to have been pretty good lately. Visitors to. Moana and Te Kinga Over last week-end appear to have secured some good sport. Eels are reported to be numerous this season. A large haul was lately secured near Moana by means of spearing. Inside one. of the eels a trout, about nine inches in length, was found. -There is no truth in the rumour that

the lake has become haunted. The mystery of the willow tree seen on various occasions moving at a rapid pace through its waters has been solved. It appears that a year or two ago a snort who doesn’t wish his identity disclosed, went out to spear eels, and during the night his headlight became focused on one of enormous size. With a mighty thrust he drove in the spear until it was embedded well up round the handle. The tuna however, proved too powerful for the spearsman, and after tow. ing the boat along at a terrific speed, finally escaped, taking the spear with it, the handle of the spear was a green willow stick, hence the tree. A large number of local residents are still laid aside owing to the prevalence of influenza. A melMcal man lately visited Bell HUI and examined about 20 cases, giving advice. How-, ever, with ordinary care there is no grave danger. The late Mrs Hornby, whose death occurred on Thursday morning, was one of the oldest residents of Lake Brunner district, having resided her for the past 30 years. She was of a quiet unassuming nature, and highly respected by all with whom she came

in contact. A large number of friends of Mr and Mrs Horrock, of Te Kinga, formed a surprise party and visited them at their residence on Thursday night last. Notwithstanding that (lie day was the anniversary of their 25 years of married life, Mr and Mrs Horrock were completely surprised, but quickly entered into the enjoyment of the occasion. Games, ’music and vocal items were Indulged in. Mrs de Lore, on behalf of their friends, presented Mr and Mrs Horrock with a handsome silver sandwich dish. Both made an appropriate response. Mr and Mrs D. Williaffis, who were recently married, have returned to Te Kinga where they have made their new home. On their 'arrival they were extended a hearty welcome and later entertained a large number of gusts. While employed on the Te Kinga estate last week, Mr James Robinson had the misfortune to sustain a severely sprained ankle. He has been medically attended. He will be incapacitated for some time. Mr J. Horrock, of Te Kinga, who has had a lengthy experience in gold mining and who followed the occupation of dredgmaster during the boom in the ’nineties, has been engaged by a syndicate to report on recently acquired mining proposition in South Westland. Mr,s C.’ Coles, of Ru Ru, who entered the Gi’eymoutli Hospital a few day;; ago for an operation, ifc progressing favourably.