WAIUTA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 24 May 1935, Page 7

WAIUTA NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent.') Mr C. Herliay, Air E. Kirby, junr. ana Master S. Kirby, Harihari, were visitors during the week-end. Mr I. Thompson, Railway Department, Oamaru, was a visitor during the week, as the guest of his brother, Mr D. Thompson. The appointment of Dr. Brockenshire as resident medical officer to the Waiuta Mines’ Medical Association, was confirmed at a general meeting of that body held on Sunday morning. Miss M. Kerridge of Christchurch, is spending a holiday here, prior to leaving for Dunedin to continue hor study of the nursing profession. Mr R. A. Stewart who for the past nineteen years has been manager of the Blackwater Mines, Ltd., has resigned, in order to take up a responsible position in West Africa, on behalf of an English company, who have large holdings in that country. Mr Stewart who has had a long and honourable connection with the quartz mining industry on the West Coast, was in charge of the Globe mine for a number of years, and also had charge of operations at the Alpine mine, Lyell. Ho leaves for London within the next few weeks to confer with his directors, prior to taking up the appointment. He will carry with him the best wishes of a legion of friends for success and prosperity in his now surroundings.

Mr P. O’Donnell, who has been mine host of the Empire Hotel, Waiuta. for the past 21 years, has disposed of his interests to Mr G. Talbot, of Christchurch. The new proprietor takes over early next month. Mr O’Donnell, who will be much missed in sporting circles more particularly cricket, intends retiring from business. His sister. Mrs D. Cameron, who has successfully assisted him in the management of the business, intends residing in Wellington. Air G. Talbot is a brother of Mr Ron Talbot, New Zeahand represen tativc cricketer. A successful bazaar and sale of work conducted by the Women’s Institute, to raise funds for the construction of the swimming baths, was hold in the hall on Mondav. The competition was won by Mr L.' Clark, Shirley, Christ church. Airs IT. Dunshea is spending a few davs in Greymouth. Air n. Dnnsea, who for thp past few years has been manager of the Waiuta branch of Hill and Co., general drap ers, has decided to commence business on his own account, in premises adjoin ing AfcElwec and Son’s, butchery establishment. Air Dunshea left by Tues day morning’s express for Christchurch ro select his stocks from the leading warehouses. By strict personal attention, civility and prompt fulfillment of all orders Air Dunshea hopes to merit the support of the public of Waiuta and surrounding districts. The opening dav is Mav 29.

Waiuta Soccer Club journeyed to Greymouth on Sunday to try conclusions with Grevmouth, the latter team declining to take the field on account of the atrocious weather conditions, and Waiuta won by default. The local club have nominated in the Chatham Cup competition. The fixture for the weekend is against Runanga at Waiuta. The local side will he represented by flip foFowing: L. Page. W. Luke, D. .Tobling, Jack Young, J. C. Douglas (capt.), D. Sudler, Jim Young, IT. Coulson, TT. Parkinson. N. Christie, J. Wilson, J. Keenan, H. Woods, F. Rose. Plav commences at 2.45. Referee Mr E. Beaslev.

Reefton juniors defeated Waiuta at Reef ton on Sunday by 18 points to nil. The Reefton backs combined well and this was the deciding factor in a game which was not as one-sided as the scores would indicate. G. Ronchi was the outstanding player for Waiuta while Kiely, Crowley and Watson were very conspicuous for Reefton.

Fnder wretched weal her conditions Waiuta seniors defeated thp redoubtable Waratahs on Sunday to the tune of 17 points to nil. Trys were scored by Flaherty, Lockington, Sinclair, Ford and McLellan, Kerridge converting one. Afr R. Davis capably controlled the game. The bustling tactics of the Waiuta forwards had Mick Morris, Paddy Scott and Co., thinking. With short, snappy rushes they carried plav from one end to the other. Both sides handled remarkably well. Despite the greasy nature of the ball, Morris, Scott, August, Anisy, Alborn and Affleck were prominent for Waratahs. 11. Quinn (Waiuta) playing his first game of League in the full-back position, fully justified his selection. He handled well and has a hefty boot. He weighs fourteen stone and will be a serious contender for the full-back position in the representative team, after a little more experience of the code. G. Lockington (wing) put in some great work and played his best game, to date. His weakness is in tackling. E. Byrne (centre) played his usual heady game and put in some fast runs, and should be considered in the representative team. L. AfcLennan (wing) another probable for the reps., played a sound game, both on defence and attack. W. Ford (five-eighth), showed considerable improvement in Sunday’s game; cuts in nicely. R. Whyte (five-eighth) p'ayed well and handled the greasy ball without any apparent effort; has a hefty boot. J. Phillips (half) got through a lot of solid work; set his backs going smartly; a solid type of half-back. E. Kerridge (hooker) played a sound game, and should be among the first picked in the representative pack. W. Sinclair (forward) is improving with every game; looks a certainty for June

3. G. Regan (forward) did not plav with his usual dash on Sunday, however, a good type of forward. F. ’Thorn (forward) played well, but is weak <>u tackling. T. Flaherty (forward), mi improving type, put plenty of dash into his work. J. Morel (forward), a splendid type of player; injured in Sunday’s game, a severe gash on the knee, which required threclilrlies. Morel is certainly unlucky, his record for this season is three stnits, twice injured. When well he bi a certainty for representative honours. Doug. Whyte another good for-: word was not available for Sunday’? game owing 1n a minor injury. On Iho gniiics so fur, Sinclair, Kerridge, and Doug. Whyte should be in the repi i'Hoii lali \ e puck on June 3. while the cl.’ilniM of McLennan. Ford, Byrne and Phillips cniinol be overlooked by the Moli’ctor. ’Pho seniors have a bye this w<mk end and have not yet been defen I<ml hi the White Horse Competition. The juniors meet Mawheraiti at Mawheraiti. The team will he selected from the following—Ronchi, B. Hemnsced, Cooper (2). Rodden, Walk er. Robertson. Kennedy, Bagley, MeEwin (capt.), T. Thorn, L. Stephens, W. Prendergast, L. Darby. A. Lines, C. Downes, D. McCormack. Cars leave Empire Hotel at 12.30 sharp