WAIUTA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 November 1931, Page 10

WAIUTA NOTES

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Mrs. J. McLaren (Heathcote Valley) is visiting Waiuta, as the guest of her brother, Mr. W. Tomlinson. I Mr. and Mrs. H. Coulson, who have been, spending their honeymoon in Nelson have returned. Mrs. Coulson was formerly Miss Mary Thorne. i Mrs. Robins (Reefton) who has been visiting Waiuta as the guest of Mr. D. Thompson, has returned home. | Mr. Johnson (Agricultural Inspector) was a visitor to the local school on Friday last. 1 At a meeting of the Bachelors Committee it was decided unanimously to postpone the Waiuta Bachelors’ Ball, so as not to interrupt the proceedings of the different committees working for the Queen Carnival. The present position of the candidates is stated to be in the following positions: League 7,433 votes, Ist; Cricket. 7000 votes, 2nd; Rugby, 6000 votes, 3rd; Tennis, 3,724 votes, 4th. The Queen Carnival is now in its final week, and the differient committees are trying a number of different ways of raising funds. Generally, people will be glad when the ' carnival is over, they will then be quite safe in going for a stroll, at any time of the day. The Carnival closes ou Saturday with a big sports meeting, procession and many other attractions. Numerous visitors are expected in Waiuta for the week-end. The Tennis Queen Committee held a Children’s Plain and Fancy Dress Ball on Thursday evening last in aid of their candidate. The ball was a great success, being well attended by both children and adults. A number of visitors were present from Reefton and surrounding districts. Mrs. R. A. Stewart and Miss Sharpe acted as judges for the different fancy costumes and their task was no easy one, they awarding the prizes as follows: —Most Humorous Girl, Heather Wright (Reef- | ton), “Micky Mouse”; Most Hunior'ous Boy, Verne Jones, “Golfer”; Best Fancy Dressed Girl, Joy Lines, “Fluffy Doll”; Best Fancy Dressed Boy, Rusnell Orr, “Judge"; Most Original Girl, Elva Hindmarsh (Reefton) “Three Star Beer Barrell”; Most Original Bov, Will Murley, “Black and White Whisky.” Special prizes to: Pat Darby “Chrysanthemums,” Coral Stephens, “Butterfly,” Pat Lines “Plum Pudding}” Joyce Stanbdjry, “Coquette”; special pairs: Peggy Houghon and Nita Reid, “Urchins”; Elva and Ralph Hindmarsh “Brewery”; a special prize was also awarded Charlie Cockerill who represented “Dr Gandhi.” Mrs. Ord supplied the music with extras by Mr. S. White and Mr. Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett was M.C. Others present at the dance included: Max Foulsham, “Robin Hood”; Reg Avery, “Red Indian”; Ron Foulsham “No More Strike”; Gordon Lines, “Blackwater Mines Watchman”; Eric Coulson “Burglar”; Cecil Murley “Jockey”; Mick Lines, “On the Dole”; Roy Cooper, “Tennis Player”; Bobbie Morrissey, “Fisherman”; Bobby Meiklejohn “Tennis”; Billy Rodden “N.Z. Skippy"; Ken Rodden, “Doctor”; Evan Fattorini, “Oh why did I kiss that girl”; Bob Barrow, “10 per cent. Cut”; Jack Rod,den, “Prospector”; Des. Darby, Jack 'Banks, Geoff Tomlinson, Jack Tomlinsun, Ted Leo. Coulson, Gil. Brough, Royce Stanbury, Jack Joblin, Fred Olsen, Joe Cooper, Albert Brough, Jeff Rose, Johnny Jones, Oliver Brough, Gordon Stephens, Ray Mitchel, Jack Barnett, Jim Jones, Bill Jones, Ethel Brough, “Japanese Girl”; Elsie Stephens, “Pierette”; Tina Robertson, “Daisy Chain”; Margaret Robertaii “Mary Quite Contrary”-; Jean Stanbury, “Lipstick”; Kitty Coulson “Good Nighfi”; Margaret Rodden “Red Cross Nurse”; Nancy Routledge “Dolly Dimple”; Gwen Jones, “Pirate”; Bunty Harvey, “Harlequin”; Nohra Rose, “Fairy Dyes”; Peggy (Routledge, “Red Riding Hood”; Mabel Routledge “Queen of Hearts”; Dot (Myall, “Red Cross Nurse”; Muriel Myall “Sailor”; Lillian Avery, “Early ■ Victorian”; Pearly Avery, “Early Victorian”; Mary Cooper, “Tennis Play|er”; Amy and Myrtle Janes “EvenJug”; Betty Jones, “Starlit”; Margaret Wright, “Ballet Girl”; F Banks, Betty j White, Nancy White, B. Banks, Eileen j White, Irene Thorne, Florrie Courtney, Florrie Houghton, Alice Myall, Betty Beyers, Joyce Jones, Doris Williams, Jean Orr, Francis Orr, Moire Lines "Suiikist Orange.” A successful concert was held by the Greymouth T.Y.M.I. entertainers in aid of the League Queen candidate. The concert was greatly enjoyed by all. At the end of the lengthy programme, Mr. J. A. McEwin thanked the performers who included Mesdames Hanham, C. Baxter, Misses Burgoyne, Barrett, Wingham, Brown, McKay, Hanham (two), Messrs Wilde, P. Coll, G. Wallace, S. McKay, C. Baxter, H. Dodson, Hanham, F. Roberts, Nelson, W. Connor, and the electricians, Messrs Henry and Tillyshort; also the accompanist, Mrs. H. A. Ord for their fine performance and for coming such a distance to give such an enjoyable concert. Mr. Wilde replied on behalf of the visitors and thanked Mrs. Ord on behalf of the 'company. Following is the programme (Overture, Mrs. Ord; song, “Red Headled Boatman” Mr. W. Nelson; Company ’sketch, “The Editor”; dance, “Tapping Dance” Miss Burgoyne; song, “Garden of my Heart” Miss N. Barrett; talk, “Big Game Hunting!” Mr. Bertram Potts; monologue, “New Moon,” Miss .Brown; dance, “Spanish Dance” Miss is. Wingham; seaside sketch “A blind wife” company; overture, Mrs. Ord; song, “Two Grenadiers,” Mr. W. Nelson; lecture, “Boston Institute of of Women,” Miss B. Ogden; Scottish Dance, Miss M. Burgoyne; recitation, I Miss Brown; Cockney Sketch, “A I Grateful Beggar,” company; song, “When Song is Sweet,” Miss N, Barrett; saxophone solo, Captain Leanjhart; dance “Balloon Dance" Miss S. I Wingham; comic song, “Maginty’s 'Goat,” Mr. W. Connor; sketch, “HenIpeck Club,” the company. A cricket match was played on the 'Domain on Sunday between Reefton and Waiuta, the latter winning by j 24 runs after an even game. At the (start of the game the captain of the ißeefton team, Mr. T. C. Hepburn called I for three cheers for Miss Lorraine (Broderick the cricketers’ candidate, these being heartily given. Miss Brod- | erick bowled the first ball of the match nearly bowling Fitzgerald who just managed to get the ball away from the i wicket. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies’ committee. Following were the scores: Reefton Ist innings: S. j Hunt, b Fitzgerald 18; S. Scott, b. Fitzgerald 0; W. Blom, c Harrison b FitzI geraid 0; R. Esher, b Fitzgerald 0; F. Bennington, c Downes, b G. Williams 4; T. C. Hepburn, b Harrison 5; A. Winchester, b J. Young 1; M. Morris, not out, 29; F. Bonifacio, c Downes, b G. Williams 1: D. Robbins, c Young, b. Harrison 3; F. Cutbush, b Purton, 4; extras 6. Total 71. Bowling: Fitzger 'aid 4 for 8, Purton 1 for 13, Young 1 for 5, G. Williams 2 for 12, S. P. Williams 0 for 7, J. Harrison 2 for 6, Barf-

lett, 0 for 14. Waiuta, Ist innings: Fitzgerald, c Bennington, b Blom 38; A. Purton, b Blom 3; G. Williams, b Scott 5; Bartlett, b Hunt 18; Young b Hepburn 2; J. Douglas c and b Blom 4; F. Thorne l.b.w. b. Scott, 4; Curnow, b Blom 1; Downes c and b Scott. 0; S. P. Williams, c Morris, b Blom 13; J. Harrison, not out 3; extras 4. Total 95. Bowling: Blom 5 for 34, Scott 3 for 16, Hunt 1 for 16, F. Bonifi-CJo J for 7, T. C. Hepburn 1 for 5, It. Esher 0 for 4, M. Morris 0 for 3, Winchester 0 for 5.