BARRYTOWN NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 December 1934, Page 2

BARRYTOWN NOTES

fOUB OWN COBBESPONDENT.J The hot dry spell of weather experienced for so long looked like being broken last night when clouds darkened over, but the much wanted fall of rain did not eventuate and to-day dawned as bright and sunny as ever. Gardens, paddocks and the countryside generally are parched up and thirsting for a good fall of rain which would freshen them and revive their greenness from the now brown arid appearance that they are- wearing. The subsidy workers and gold miners are experiencing a hard time not having enough water to wash up since long before the holidays. The younger fraternity are enjoying their respite to the full and Porarari Beach proves the popular resort for crowds of tourists and campers. Conditions are ideal for surfing and most spend a good portion of their time in the surf while others find fishing and tennis equally pleasurable pastimes. The friendly cricket match between Barrytown and Punakaiki yesterday was played in ideal weather and resulted in a win for Punakaiki by 3 runs and 3 wickets. This sport is only in the initial stage in this district but much is to’ be said of the high standard of play shown by some of the players. Many, who have not handled the bat since leaving school, need little initiation and will soon swing into their old form, so residents of the district should do all in their power to stimulate the interest shown especially by the younger players and encourage them by support, physically and financially. Wickets, bats and other necessary gear have been procured and it is the intention of the Club after a little more practice to enter one of the lower grade competitions. The three teams already fielded, Barrytown, Punakaiki and Sawmill, should prove by their friendly games ample practice for a good beginning and a solid eleven should then be selected for inter-club play. Due to the fine spell of weather some of the farmers are on the job earlier this year with their hay-cutting. Many crops having already been reaped and stacked. The numbers of gold seekers on this side of the Paparoa Range have gone through a difficult period, but now that the Unemployment Board has had a good track cut from Fagan’s Creek up along the spur to Mount Ryall, access to the range will be considerably easier and fossickers will be enabled to get to the head of the creeks with much less difficulty. The flaxmill has been idle for a month owing to an insufficient supply of water to run the plant. The last meeting of the BarrytownPunakaiki Women’s Institute was held at the residence of Mrs. P. Wafer. The wool work competition was won by Miss M. Wafer with a handsome cushion. During the .afternoon an interesting demonstration on paper mache was given by Misses E.‘ Ryall and M. Wafer and members were given a good idea of the fundamental work of this effective art. Afternoon tea was served during the social hour by the joint hostesses Mrs. P. Wafer and Miss E. Ryall.

Mrs. T. Dunne who has been an inmate of the Grey River Hospital! for some weeks, has returned home much improved in health. Mrs. T. Dalzell, Mrs. S. Mitchell and

Miss Nuki Mitchell who have been spending a few days in Westport and Waimangaroa, returned home yesterday. Mr. J. M. Dennehy, manager, Golden Sands, is spending his holidays in Wellington and Auckland. Mr. D. Dennehy, senr., has returned from a brief business visit to Sydney. Mr. W. Arcus and party, who are doing the round trip from Nelson have broken their journey here to spend a few days with Messrs Apted and Dale, “Silverst.” Mr. P. Lewis, who is relations in Miramar, Wellington, is expected to return to-morrow. Miss Margaret Dennehy, Wellington, spent a day here en route to Wataroa, South Westland. Mr J. P. Moore, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryall. Mr. and Mrs. T. Rodgers, Seddonville, are spending the Christmas vacation in the district, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. Mr. L. Mouat, returned on Saturday, after a brief visit to relatives in Brooklyn, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon are visiting relatives in Waiho Downs, South Canterbury. Mr and Mrs S. Crooks, Reefton, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Henry. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cunningham and family are spending the holidays in their bach at Porarari Beach. Mr J. Phillips, Buccleugh Street, Greymouth, and Mr. K. O’Brien, Nelson Creek, are visiting Punakaiki. guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Mouat. Messrs F. Austin and J. Maine, St. Kilda, Dunedin, spent a couple of days in the district as the guests of Mr. and Mrs P. Wafer, in the course of their motoring tour from Dunedin round through the Coast Road and back via Kaikoura and Christchurch. Mrs. G. Westernholme is a visitor to the district looking up old acquaintances and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Dunn. Master J. Jefferies, Greymouth is spending his holidays as the guest ot Master Raymond Blunt, “Negombo Farm.” . Misses N. and T. Hamel, Maori Hui, Dunedin, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Nesbit.