REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1931, Page 7

REEFTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) REEFTON, Oct ; 10. There was a good attendance on Friday night at the grand independent ball in the Criterion Theatre, which attracted in addition to Reef ton citizens many visitors from the outside centres. The Vail was perhaps the most enjoyable of the season, and the room was made very attractive by the wonderful display of pretty frocks, while dancing was kept going until the early hours of the morning. The Excelsior orchestra supplied the music and extras were contributed by Misses MeKane, Stallard and Magee, and Mrs J. Williams, while Mr O. Hay made an excellent M.C. The lucky dances were won by Mr J. Kirkwood and partner and Mr O’Regan and partner. Mr T. Williams, Chairman of the Ball Committee, introduced Mr Black to the gathering and the latter in a short and interesting speech deplored the action of the Ministry in deciding to stop the construction of railways. This was, he said, not in the best interest of the Dominion.

The many friends of Mrs Julia Green will learn with much regret that she is seriously ill, and that her condition is causing much concern. Mr J. Dellaca, of the Bank of New Zealand staff, left by the Nelson car this morning on his annual leave. The condition of Mr David Moore in Reef ton Hospital this morning had not improved; in .fact it was much worse. Mr G. C, Black, M. ; P. for Motueka, accompanied /by Mrs Black, arrived from Nelson last evening. Mr J. Kirkwood, of Collingwood, formerly of the Reef ton Post Office, arrived in Reefton last evening by car, en route to his home at Birchfield, on his annual holiday.

Mr 1. Patterson, President of the Reef ton Progress League, who has just returned from Wellington, interviewed the Minister of Mines when in the Empire City, who agreed to put some men on the Big River road to put it in order so that the work of conveying goods to the mine for the re-starting of operations there .could be expedited. Mr W. P. Monteith, Christchurch, arrived in Reefton last evening and leaves on return on Monday.

Mr I. Patterson, who has been on a short visit to Wellington, returned to Reefton last evening. Mr C. Dunnett, of the Railway Station staff, has received word that he is to be transferred to Dunedin, and leaves for his new position on the 20th inst. During his brief term in Reefton, Mr Dunnett has proved a most capable and obliging official, as well as making a host of friends, and no will be greatly missed for Tiis cheery and willing assistance in all matters, the Dawsou Prospecting Association in particular, in which he has taken a very active part.

A general meeting with regard to the formation of the Reefton Athletic and Cycling Club was held last evening. Mr W. S. Pratt presided. Nominations for officers of the club were: Patron: Dr. AV. A. Conlon; President: W. S. Pratt; Vice-Presidents (2): Mr J. Noble and Dr. J. L. AV.icken; Secretary: Mr H. Kearns; Treasurer: N. Lawn; Trustee: E. H. Hubbard; Auditor; T. H. Lee, junr.; Committee: W. Morris, Coxall, Hepburn, D. Wright, W. Blom, Topp, Robinson, G. Lockington junr., and J. Robertson. It was decided to communicate with Mr G. E. Perkins, Greymouth, and ask if he will act as the chib’s delegate, and failing his being unable to accept the office, if he would nominate a suitable delegate. It was decided to adopt black and white as the Club’s colours. At a subsequent meeting of the committee an executive committee, consisting of Messrs Coxall, Blom, Hepburn, Morris and Jas. Robinson were appointed, and a depu- : tation was appointed to wait on the Jockey Club re use of the racecourse. Alexander Mines report for the week ending 9th October, 1931. is as follows:— No. 1 Drive: The men from here were shifted on Wednesday to drive No 3 north in order to develop this portion of the mine as quickly as possible. No. 3 Nor Hi Diivc.—- A further sft. was driven on a good reef track, but the stone abv re has not yet itaae its appearance in the level. No. 3 Solid Stope.— In future this will be reported ou as No. 3 north intermediate (McVicar). The face is now 11 feet north of the rise and has followed a strong body of ore averaging 5 feet six inches in width and shows promise of a greater width when the stope above is taken off. The stoping length of the block is now 81 feet, with a promising body of ore over 5 feet in width, still aontinuing north. Gold has been seen freely in the stone, and a few tons of stone sent to the battery and crushed separately, has shown good results. Stoping is being carried on in three faces in McKay and also in No. 3 McVicar All faces in McVicar are looking well, the stone being of good value and widening as it is stoped northwards.