WAIUTA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 9 May 1936, Page 8

WAIUTA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Air, Jesse Bartlett has received advice of the death of his brother, Mr. Murk Bartlett, which took place at. Craven Creek, New South Wales, last week. Deceased along with some mates located a very valuable reef some four years ago in the vicinity' of Craven Creek. Like many others who follow mining, he succumbed to miners’ phthisis. Sympathy is extended to the relatives in their bereavement. Airs. Beresford-Wilkinson, proprietress of the “Inangahua Herald,” Reefton, was a visitor to the township on Monday'. Air. Pat O’Dounell was among the week-end guests at the Empire Hotel. Pat has just returned from a visit to Sydney, where he witnessed the Bastei racing carnival, and shared in the success of the New Zealand horses, Silver Ring and Cuddle. . A successful sale of work in aid ot the organ fund for St, Barnabas Church, was held in the Club rooms on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A large crowd were present, and a considerable amount of money was raised as a. result of the function. Waiuta Juniors defeated Mawheraiti at Alawheraiti on Sunday, by 11 points to 8. 'The seniors drew with Inangahua Junction al the Junction, the score being six all. Junior fixture for the week-end is Waiuta v. Junction at Waiuta at 1.30 p.m. The seniors meet Waratah at Reefton Racecourse at 3 p.m., when a good exhibition of the code should be given. The seniors will .be selected from the following: U. While, E. Byrne, L. McLennan. B. Hempseed, W. McCarthy, R. Kielv, J. Phillips, W. Gore-Porter, 1-L Kerridge, D. Becker, AV. Sinclair, E. Chandler, AA r . Churstain, J. Harrison, V. Adauis G. Lockington.

There will be no pictures shown this evoning, owing to the hall (being engaged for a ’ball. To-mor-row evening an MJG.M.' production. “Public Hero No. 1” with Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Jean Arthur, and a host of other stars. A special programme of shorts will also be displayed. Lovers of dancing are reminded of the Grand Electric Ball to be held in the Aliners’ Hall this evening. This function has been organised by the employees of the Grey Electric Power Board, to mark the introduction of the power to AATiiutu. Ron. Stopforth’s “Alariua” Dance Band will supply' the music, while other arrangements arc in the hands of a capable committee.

The soccer team were defeated by Tavlorville last week-end by 3 goals tn 2 after an interesting game. The fixture for this week-end is AA’aiuta v. Marist, at Waiuta at 3 p.m.