WAIUTA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 27 November 1920, Page 6

WAIUTA NOTES

? (Our Own Correspondent.)

It is often said that a quickly gotup social, or picnic, is usually a success, and that saying holds good in reference to the Ball held last Satur day night in the Miners' Hall here, for the purpose of sending to the women and children, of Broken Hill a few pounds by way of a- Christmas box. Thanks to the untiring efforts of an .enthusiastic ladies' committee, . the fixture was a pronounced success, and the thanks of the community is hereby heartily tendered to these splendid workers in a generous cause. At some future time, I will put on re. cord the names of these 'ladies who, away from the glare of the spot light, cheerfully do the' drudging work aivl washing-up on occasions such as these, without a. thought of fee or reward. Keen local interest was centred in the competition waltz, which, owing to the large number of aspirants to championship honours, was da-need in two divisions, the place getters in each division being eligible to compete in the final. The result was, Mr. S. Ful sham mid Mrs Cooper Ist prize; Mr. George Briggs and Mrs Brodrick 2:id prize. The music, which was supplied free by the Beckman Orchestra, wos right up to the moment and very much appreciated by the twirling throng of dancing enthusiasts. Mr. Tommy Wilcox.who supervised all arrangements for the ball, is to be complimented on the unlimited amount of energy and tact he displayed in putting on the most successful ball of the season in double quick time. As M.C., he kept things moving with a swing to the last dance. A very well attended smoke concert was held in the Staff Billiard Room on Mo-iday night for the purpose of say ing "good-bye" to Mr. Morrison, who has been Mine Manager here fon nearly 10 years. Mr. McEwan, Ba.ttery Manager, on behalf of the numerous subscribers made the presentation which consisted of a suit-case to Mr. Morrison and a ha-ad-bag to Mrs Morrison. After a l'eally enjoyable ovening, during which a brimming toastlist, interspersed with song and story, was done full justice to. the proceedings terminated with the ever-green strains of "Auld Lang Syne." Mr. Morrison and family went overland on Thursday, en route to the North Island. Mrs Bracegirdle, of the local hospital staff, has arrived back after her annual holiday, spent in the City ot the Plains. Mr. Alf Wilcox (senr.) who has given up mining, is now engaged in extensive fencing operations. He is taking time by the forelock, and anticipating as he does a still further rise in the price of milk, has purchased a couple of cows for home, requirements. The many friends of Mr. a:id Mrs Tom Lyons will be pleosed to learn that their infant son Arthur, who w.-vs successfully operated on by our local medico, Dr. Scott, is now well on the road to recovery. Miss Anna OlDonncll, of the Empire Hotel, Waiuta, is busy packing her cabin trunck and dress baskets in anticipation of a well earned and extended holiday jaunt to Australia, early in the New Year. Miss Sherlock, late of Westport, has taken up her duties as Assistant) Teacher at the local school. At the ball on Saturday night she toH me "for two pins" she would not havej come to Waiuta owing to' what traOucers of our little hill-top township had told her concerning the people and the place. Now, she says, she likes it" fine, and the people are the finest ever. — Which is good to hear. Our genial friend, Mr. Jim Quinn. who has- been suffering from a somewhat severe attack of neuritis has started work again. On Wednesday evening the itsual weekly euchre tournament on behalf of the Catholic Church Building Fund was held in the Miners' Hall,'Waiuta. ' These tournaments -have attracted quite a large number of .enthusiasts, keen in the pursuit of the various prizes which are well worth winning. The social value of these gatherings — apart altogether from 'he mere winning of prizes — is of a high intrinsic merit. Acquaintances are made; friends meet and the pros and cons of the big questions of tTie day are discussed amd debated from various angles and a feeling of mutual helpfulness and goodwill is developed that acts as an offset against the isolation of an outback life. All are made welcome. The prizes which were donated by Mrs Cameron, Mrs Fred Martin and Mr. P. Keenan were won by Mrs Dargin Ist prize, and Mrs Harris. 2nd prize. The gents' Ist prize fell to Mr. Jack Martin and Mr. Tomlinson secured the second prize. All the prizes for the tournament to be held next Wednesday evening are being kindly donated by Mr. Patrick Keenan to whom is due the c-ianks of the Tournament Committee.