REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 27 April 1932, Page 7

REEFTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Anzae Day Parade. BEEFTON, April 26. Anzae Day was celebrated in glori ous weather and a large number or residents were present at the ceremony The Inangahua Silver Band was m attendance and headed the procession which marched through the town to the Princess Theatre, where a service was held. Mr J. B. Auld, County Councillor, presided in the absence of fhe County Chairman. The prayers were road by Rev. Mr Ashwin and Rev. Duncan gave the scripture reading. Ensign Liddy gave an address. Suitable hymns were sung under the baton of Mr H. Cooper. At the conclusion of the service the parade reformed and marched to the Memorial. Here official wreaths were placed by Mr J. B. Auld (representing the County Council), Major Campbell (Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast Regiments), Mrs Pratt (Clerical division, [Womens’ Army Auxiliary Corps), 'Miss. E. Scoble and Master Kenneth I Patterson (Reefton District High jSchool). After the last Post had I been sounded by Mr T. O. Hepburn ‘the Rev. W. Bell pronounced the benediction. There were also numerous wreaths on the Memorial, placed there bv relatives and friends of the departed soldiers. Messrs W. Rodden and W. Welby, two former residents of the district arrived in Reef ton on Saturday evening and went on to Three Channel Flat, where they are engaged on a gold-

mining proposition. Messrs E. W. Spencer and J. B. Auld who attended the Nelson races returned on Sunday afternoon. The meeting was practically a benefit for Mr J. J. Corry, a Blenheim owner, his team scoring seven wins out of fourteen galloping events. Mrs Thos. Dellacti received worn yesterday of the death of her sister, Jessie, wife of Mr Thomas Hobbs of Khandallah. Wellington. The deceased lady who had been in failing health for some time past, spent tier childhood days in Reefton and was a general favourite. She leaves a husband and two daughters, while a son was killed some three years ago. The late Mrs Hobbs was about fifty years of age. On the 24th inst. the Kiwis travelled to Blackwater, where they met tlie Waiuta team in a friendly game, ant after a great struggle the Kiwis won by eight points to seven. A. Robertson scored two tries and J. Robertson converted one for Kiwis, and for Waiuta R. White potted a goal and also kicked a penalty. The Kiwis line was no crossed during the game. Mr J. Fitzgerald controlled the game very ably. The Waratahs defen ted Ikamatua at Reefton by 12 points to three. S. Allen scored two tries for AVaratahs. Mr J. Crossman was referee. On Saturday uex»t the competition 1 matches commence. Five teams are engaged. I Iliw Grace O’Shea of Wellington, who arrived in Reefton on Saturday, celebrated Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Sunday morning, and in the evening a confirmation service was held, nt which there was a large congregation, many being present from Inangahua Junction, Lyell 'end the Buller Valley. The Archbishop gave a very eloquent discourse whir 1 ' was listened to with the greatest attention. Last evening a service wan held at Waiuta. I Two young Reeftonites had a sonui- , what unpleasant experience yesterday. They left Reefion early in the afternoon to walk to the Inglewood mine, thence via Waitahu Valley to Reef ton. Darkness, however, came upon them before they wore half-way down the Waitahu Valley and they then decided to camp for the night, which decision, anyone who knows the rough state of that country, will consider was the right thing to do. In the .meantime their relatives, thinking that fin accident had befallen them, became nnxdous, and in the early hours of this morning got a search partv together, and went looking for them via the Russell Road. This they found overgrown with second growth and practically impassable. The lads how ever, when daylight arrived attempted to find their way out, and were successful in reaching Reefton about eight o’clock, none the worse except that one received R slightly sprained ankle, and also fell into a water-hole up to his neck in water. The searchers returned a few hours later.