WAIUTA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 5 July 1928, Page 8

WAIUTA NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) M.-s O’Donnell, who has been seriously ill with influenza, has now’ recovered, and is able to leave her room. Mr E. J. Allen, who has been convalescing in Christchurch, after mecring with an accident some weeks ago, returned home on Monday, and has resumed duty on it he staff of the Blackwater mines. Mr Chas. Nevin (Reefton), Secretary of the Inangahua Hospital Board, was a visitor here on Sunday last. Mr Albert Brough is confined to his room through illne’.-s. Mrs Tremain and her daughter, Miss D. Woolhouse, are visiting Ross. Mr J. Mineall is at present an inmate of the Cottage Hospital, and is making satisfactory progress. Miss Buttress has joined the teaching '.-taff of the local school. Mr Claude Henry has left for Mawherai.'i, having accepted the position of “chef’’ at McAlpine’s sawmill. There was a fairly heavy fall of snow here on Friday last, but it did not remain long on the glround, as heavy rain set in. The weather conditions were generally winj'try, although on Sundav it was firn*.

Indignation is expressed here among members of the Waiuta Miners’ Medical Association at the remarks of Mr Watson, a member of the Inangahua Hospital Board at the Board’s last meeting. In discussing a motion, that on payment of 7/6 per quarter to the funds of the Hospital, all the residents of the Inangahua Hospital District, who are not in receipt of more than £4 per week, may enter the Rccfton Hospiltal for medical 'treatment without further charge. Mr Watson is reported as having said that he thought it would be something like Waiuta, where a man sent hrs wife and children into the hospital, and the system was abused. The gentleman’s statements arc contrary to fact, as the members of the Waiuta Medical Association are not in the habit of abusing any privileges extended to them by the Inangahua. Hospital Board. It is understood, however, that more will be heard of the irresponsible remarks of Air Watson at the next meeting of the Board.

Foo 4 ball.—Waiuta and Reefton met in the Flannigan Cup competition on the local ground on Sunday last, Waiuta winning by 27 points Jo 3. Reefton were without the services of C. McElwee. C. Tattley and R. Gilroy, while E. Byrne, S. Stephens and R. Davis were missing from the home team. For Waiuta, Anisy (2), Thorn, llallinan, Malloy, McCarthy and Curnow scored trios. Thorn converted thr’je. W. King was responsible for Reefton’s only try. A regrettable incident occurred shortly aftcL the game started, two player-—one from each

team—being ordered off for emulating' Heeney and Tunney. T. Anisy was the outstanding player on the field, his clever picking up and general all round display bringing forth applause from ‘he spectators. F. Thorn played a dashing game in the Waiuta pack. Skinner, King and Twomey welre the pick of the Reefton side. Mr J. Rodden had charge of the game. The fixture set down for next week-end is Waiuta v. Mawheraiti at Mawheraiti. The points for the Flannigan Cup are: Waiuta 12, Reefit on 8, Mawheraiti 4, To'ara Flat 2. ' 'Social and Danee. —The Tennis Club held a successful social and dance in the Hall on Saturday evening last. The mu*ic was ably provided by Mrs Ord (piano), assisted by Mr Staples (mandolin), and Mr Henry (drums and effects). Mr J. Green had charge of the floor. Extras were contributed by Miss Ker ridge and Miss Rita Woolhouse. The lucky one-step was won by Mrs Beckwith and Mr T. Broderick. A dainty supper was served by the lady members of the club. The opportunity was taken ctriring the evening of -making a presentation to Miss Mary Kerridgo, retiring Secretary of the Club. Mr J. Rodden, on behalf of the members of the Club, referred to the untiring efforts and the capable manner in which Miss Kcrridge had discharged hit- duties, stating that it was mainly due fo her efforts in raising funds that the tennis court had been laid down. He trusted that the members would carry on with the good work in an endeavour to have another court laid down. The Chairman then presented Miss Kcrridge with a handsome solid leather (travelling case, and on behalf of the’Club, wished heir every success in her new surroundings. Miss Kcrridge, in a. neat speech responded, and thanked the members for their handsome presentation, stating that she required nothing to remind her of the happy days she had spent in Waiuta. The singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow’’ and “Auld Lang Syne’’ concluded a mo'-'t- enjoyable evening. Miss Kcrridge leaves for Wellington on Thursday motrning, ■ whore she has accepted a position.