REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 28 June 1922, Page 6

REEFTON NOTES

The friends of Mr Jack Small, employed by Messrs Shields and Wnllaee, of Ikamatua, severed the little finger of his left hand while chopping firewood, and had to come to Reefton for medical attention. Thb friends of Mr and Mrs R. Green, whose infant son contracted pneumonia a. few weeks ago, will be pleased to learn it is showing signs of a recovery. Messrs J. Creagh and Jim Sutton, former residents of AVaiuta, who have ■ made a stay hero prior to departing for Auckland, left yesterday for their new locale, after being farewelled. the previous evening by a number of friends at a social function. Air I‘aul Holmes, of Waiuta, who had the misfortune some six weeks ago to fall down whilst engaged in mining operations at the Blackwater Gold Mining Company’s mine, severely injuring his ankle, is still under medical treatment. We wish the genial Paul a speedy recovery. In response to the advertisement that recently appeared in the 11 Argus” from a resident of Inangahua Junction, in reference to opening up correspondence with a young lady with a view to matrimony, the advertiser, I learn, has reason to admire the circulation of Labour’s paper. lie has received no fewer than fifty-seven (57) replies to the “'Advt.,” from maidens all over the AA’est Coast. This must conclusively prove that there is quite a number of the fair sex tired of single blessedness. LADIES HOCKEY. The ladies hockey match between Blackball and Reefton clubs, which eventuated here on Saturday afternoon, ami resulted in the home team winning by "ne goal to nil, was played under most unfavourable. conditions. A drizzling rain set in on Friday afternoon, and continued right throughout the night and all next day, and by the time the match was to start, it was an absolute downpour. Prior to tho start of the match, a conference was hold by Executive representatives of the teams, when it was finally decided to 11 carry on with the good work.” The announcement was made known, and the public roiled up in large numbers to support the girls, and show their whole hearted appreciation of their sportsmanike attitude, under such adverse con’:i ions. The ladies from the town of black diamonds arrived by the morning train, much to the surprise of th-e local team, who were expecting them to arrive by motor cars. The local girls hud made elaborate preparations to ■entertain their visiting friends by arranging for a dinner at tho llaromai Tea Rooms and a dance in the evening, but owing to train arrangements, the visitors were unable to accept the hospitality extended to them, having to leave bv the 1.45 p.m. train, not having even sufficient time to change their wet attire. In conversation with‘Mr Mettrick, the Manager of the Blackball team, he said words failed to express their appreciation of the fine spar "lanlikc spirit displayed by the homo team. The game was most evenly contested right throughout. In the first spell neither side scored. In the second half the Reefton forwards’ brilliant attack against the good defensive play ot Pdackball, and were frequently suppressed. Within three minutes of the call (if time, with a roll-in the ball got into the possession of the Reefton forwards, who upon this occasion never left the result in doubt, and Miss J. Luckey (left wing) securing the ball, scored a most beautiful goal, amidst great applause, on the eve of the bell sounding to terminate play. Air Hinksman, of Greymouth, was referee and gave general satisfaction. The position of tho teams at present are:—Rcefton and Blackball two xvins each, with Cronadun to play in the second round. I'hey are matched against Rcefton. at Reef ton on Saturday, July Ist. The local hockey team has nominated Aliss Osborne , and Airs , Lockington. fur inclusion in the South Island rep team, to play the North Island on Julv 29 at Wellington. As these two ladies are lip top players, who are consistent as well as brilliant, the Association will do well to consider their claims favourably.