WAIUTA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1933, Page 11

WAIUTA NOTES

Tour own correspondent.] Miss Jean Nichols, who has been visiting Waiuta as the guest of Mrs. W. Lines, has returned to Reefton. Mr. and Mrs. C. Barnes left for Grey mouth, from there they will proceed to Christchurch.

Mr. F. Goldwothy, who has been confined fo his room for the past week, is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. What might be described „ as the most successful ball of the season was held on Friday night last, when the Waiuta Catholic parishioners held their annual ball. The supper and hall arrangements, which were in the hands of a capable committee, were well carried out. The hall was tastefully decorated in well selected colours of brown and white and orange and green streamers, and toned well with the many pretty evening gowns worn by the ladies. Lucky spot dances were won by Mr. L. Page and Miss J. Collins and Mr. P. O’Donnell and partner. The music for the dancing was supplied by Steel’s orchestra, while Mrs. S. Ramsden contributed extras. Mr. J. Bartlett was M.C. and was assisted by Mr. F. Thorn. Mr. R. Morrisey, on behalf of the Rev. Father Spring, thanked those present for their patronage, and hoped they were enjoying themselves. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Dwyer, saxe and champagne georgette; S. Ramsden, salmon celanese; Sullivan, blue crepe de chine; Anderson, amber satin; Beeton, blue satin; Morrissey, pink satin and lace; McGeady, blue crepe de chine; Nicholson, green taffeta; Cameron, wine marocain; J. Kennedy, black georgette; H. Moore, black net; Harvey, green velvet; Whiting, pink georgette and black satin; Ord, red satin; Lewis, apricot satin; Thorpe, green satin; Sweetman, black velvet; Rodden, black lace; Howard, 'blue lace; Taylor, black lace, floral georgette; Nohra, flora crepe de chine; Stanbury, black and apricot crepe de chine; Magee, black georgette; Misses Tomlinson, green gaorgette; Williams, buttercup velvet; Sadler, black and white velvet; Avery, canary satin and pink lace; L. Harris, flame satin; McLennan, blue velvet; Cotter, black velvet; McPhee, flame satin; Slater, blue satin and net; Archer, angel skin lace; Nichols, red silk velvet; White, blue gerrgette; Coffey, green satin; McGeady, black georgette and lace; Nitschke, black angel skin velvet; Mitchell, black embossed velvet; E. Ronchi, floral georgette; E. Byrne, rose satin; T. McVicar, green georgette; O’Regan, flame crepe de chine; Cuff, black velvet; Robinson, floral chiffon; Cruse, ivory satin; White, pink organdie; M. E. Cameron, white satin beaute; J. Collins, white satin; R. Hillier, black satin; Magee, black panne velvet; K. Kennedy, black velvet; Nohra, flame georgette; L. Thorn, white chiffon satin. Messrs. Hempseed (3), Bannon (2), Williams, Lines (3), Barrow, Cooper (2), Shannahan, Nutsford, East, Bird, Robertson (2), Robinson, Cuff, Taylor, McLennan, Kennedy, Scott, Reynolds, Collard (2), Ronchi, Thorn (2),’Williams, Luke, Letham, Flaherty, Fraser, Kinley, O’Donnell, Ramsden, Boyle, Eckersley, Bagley, Ford, Sadler, Frowen, Bairon, White, O’Regan, Harrison, Coulson, Stanbury, Morel (2). Two football matches were held in Waiuta on Sunday last, between Waiuta and United juniors, which was won by the former by 32 to 2, and Ikamatua and Waiuta seniors, the visitors winning by 13 points to 9 after a very poor game. One Ikamatua player, Culling, was ordered off in the second spell of the senior game for’ bad language. Mr. S. P. Williams was referee in both games. The Rovers were defeated at Ahaura by 15 points to S, after an even game. Mr. Becker was referee