REEFTON NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 23 July 1926, Page 7

REEFTON NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent)

On Wednesday evening, afte r the business of the usual monthly meeting of the Reefton Jockey Club had. con° eluded a presentation was made to Mr A. J. Perotti in recognition' of ’uie long and valued service he ha s rendered to the Club in the capacity of President, committeeman, member of' the District Committee and New) Zealand Racing Conference. Mr. J. B. Auld, (Vice-President) occupied the cluwi and in asking- Mr. Perottoi's acceptance of a handsome dressing' cas© and brief bag, expressed regret that- the guest of the evening had found it necessary to sever his connection with the Club owing to his departure from the district. He spoke in glowing terms of the Work Mr. Perotti had performed during the peVYod in which he had been President of the Club, and wished him health and prosperity in the future. Eulogistic remarks as to the good works performed by Mr. Perotti were also made by Messrs B. P. McMahon A. M. Carroll. TC. AV. Spencer, J. B. Discaciati, T. C. O’Brien, Jas Patterson, Tlios. Phillips, D. Panckhurst. F. Keating), and AA‘. F. Brett-

Mr. Perotti, in reply, said ho could not find words to adequately thank those present, for the handsome prerent he had received and the complimentary remarks, that had been made is to the manner in which he had cat ried out his duties. He spoke of the financial position of the club, the excellent appointments! it possessed, second to none of the other country dubs in New Zealand, and thanked the committee for the harmonious relationos that had always existed benetween them during the time he occupied the position of President. ILfelt sure the Club had a successful future before it, with careful management'and looked forward to the tune when it would be the premier club o) the Coast. The function concluded with “Auld Lang Syne’’ and “He s a lolly Good Fellow.”

Alexander Reefs Road.

Mr. 11. E. Holland M.P., has received the following communication from the Minister of Mines:— “With reference to your interview with me regarding the question of road access to the Alexander Reefs Road, I have to inform you that those concerned have already been notified that the construction of a road to the locality will not be undertaken until such time as the mine has been proved at depth and the Government is satisfied that it contains a sufficient quantity of payable ore to justify the enormous expense involved. Certain preliminary surveys have been can'ied out, and arrangements will shortly be made to undertake detailed survey of a road to the Reefs via Snowy River. A short time ago I promised representatives of the Alexander Reefs Gold Mining Company Limited, that, in order to improve the track to the Reefs via Snowy River, I was prepared to favourably consider a grant of £5OO for the purpose, provided the same was expended on a line that a--surveyed road would ultimately follow. As soon as it is ascertaine'd that the portion of the track for which the money is required, will form part of such road, then I purpose submitting the matter to Cabinet for the necessary authority for expenditure of the £500.”