REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 October 1943, Page 6

REEFTON NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent.] REEFTON, Oct. 19. Private M. A. Bolitho has arrived on leave from a military camp. Results to date of the Senior Men's Golf Championship:—lst Round: D. McVicar beat R. Yellowlees, 7 and 5, E. Patterson beat W. Pennington 3 and 2, C. Doyle beat A. McKenzie 3 and 2, W. August beat W. J. Humphries 2 and 1. Ist. Semi-final: W. August beat D. McVicar 4 and 2. The winner of E. Patterson and C. Doyle plays August in the final. Prizes at the Fire Brigade five hundred competition were won by Mrs. Sumner (ladies”), Mr. H;ll (gents’), chocolates, Mr. .Durwood, novelty prizes, Mrs. Simmers and Dvr. Ruthven. The funeral of the late Bernard Alborn to-day was one of the largest seen in Reef ton for a long time. The coalmines throughout the district were idle for the day. Rev. Mr. Learning of the Anglican Church, conducted the service at the house and also at the graveside. „ o a The Reefton Branch of the R.S.A., which has been revived and strengthened, entertained members of the 2nd. N.Z.E.F. on furlough at a dinner in the Gymnasium Hall recently. _ It was the largest gathering of servicemen that the Association has had for some time, over 75 'being present. Catering was in the hands of Mrs. P. Gallaher, and left nothing to be desired. Numerous toasts were honoured which included “The King” and “Our Guests,” proposed by Mr. W. G. Porter and responded to by W.O. 11. F. Scarlett, Seaman D. Potter. Private J. Douglas; “Returned Services’ Association,” proposed by Driver D. Ruthven, responded to by Mr. J. Cutbush- “Absent Comrades,” proposed bv Mr. A. F. Wells; “N.Z. Army, Navy, Air Force, Nursing and Medical Services,” proposed by Mr. G. G. M. Mitchell and!' responded to by Mr. W. Meldrum (Army), Mr. J. Duffy (Navy), Corporal G Luff (Air Force) and Mr. W. J. Duff (Nursing and Medical); “Imperial Army” proposed bv Capt. Curtis and responded to by. Mr. D. Hamill; “Australian Imperial Forces,” proposed by Captain Wood and responded to by Lieutenant-Col. Duke, M.C. Musical items were rendered by Messrs J. Duffy, D. Hamill, Major Jefcoate, W.O. 11. Scarlett Lieut.-Col. Duke, Mr. C. Walker ana Mr. G. G. M. Mitchell. Mr. Patterson was accompanist. Representatives of the Greymouth, Westport, Branches, and Waiuta and Ikamatua Sub-Branches were present. The Anglican Church flower show on Saturday drew a good attendance. Archdeacon T. Smith, of Nelson, opened the .jshow, the awards, of which were:—Daffodils: Three Trumpets: Mr Nicholson 1, Mrs Discaciati 2 3 Incomparabils: Mrs J. Crossman 1, Mrs Discaciati 2, Mr Nicholson 3. 6 Daffodils: Mrs Discaciati 1. 3 Double Daffodils: Mrs King 1, Mrs J. Crossman 2. 3 Polythahi: Mr Buckland 1, Mrs Discaciati 2. 6 Snow Drops Mr Watson 1. Mrs Harris 2. 3 Auriculas: Mrs Potter 1, Mrs Discaciati 2. 6 Polyanthi: Mrs J. Crossman 11, Mrs Potter 2, Miss Mulligan 3. 3 Camellias: Mrs Leaning 1. 3 Polyanthus Primroses: Mrs Strachan 1, Mrs Potter 2. 3 Pansies: Mrs Willis 1 and 2. One Pansy: Mrs Potter 1, Mrs Willis 2. 6 Violas; Mrs Humphries 1, Mrs Potter 2. 6 Iceland Poppies: Mrs Collis 1, Mr Buckland 2. 3 i Iceland Poppies: Mrs D. Inwood 1, Mr Buckland 2. 3 Anemones: Mrs R. Inwood 2. 4 Marigolds: Mrs J. Osborne 2. 4 Cut Blooms, distinct: Mrs Discaciati 1. One Flower: Mrs Potter 1, Mrs Discaciati 2. Basket Flowers: Mrs Hampson 1. Bowl Spring Bulbs: Mrs Discaciati 1, Mrs Humphries 2. Mrs Hampson 3. Vase of Daffodils: Mrs Discaciati 1, Mrs Leaning 2, Mr Nicholson 3. Bowl Floating i Flowers: Mrs Wicken 1. Mrs Harris 2, Mrs Crossman 3. Bowl Wallflowers: Mrs Rawstron 1, Mrs Willis 2, Mrs Isbister 3. Saucer Garden; Mrs Crossman 1, Mrs Wicken 2, Mrs Potter 3. Bowl Japonica: Mrs J. Crossman 1. Mrs Discaciati 2 Mrs Wicken 3, Jug of Flowers: Mrs Humphries 1, Mrs B. Albom 2, Mrs Cleaver 3. Vase of Flowering Shrubs: Mrs Hampson 1, Mrs Wicken 2, Mr Buckland 3. Bowl Anemones: Mrs R. Inwood 1, Mrs Hampson 2. Bowl Ranunculas; Mrs Humphrie 1. Posy: Mrs Discaciati 1, Mrs B .Alborn 2. Posy Bowl: Mrs Wicken 1, Mrs Crossman A Mrs Wicken 3. Shoulder Spray: Mr Buckland 1, Mrs Ward 2, Mrs Potter 3. Button Hole: Mrs Rollerson 1, Mrs Ward 2, Mr Buckland 3. Chilaren’s Section: Buttonhole: D. Panckhurst 1. Button Sole, Std. 4: C. Ebbet 1, M. Riley 2. Bouquet: M. Maindonald 1. Vase of Flowers: R. Honey 1, C. Hannah 2. Pot Plant Bloom: Mrs Potter 1 and 2. Pot Plant Foliage: Mrs Collis 1, Mrs Strachan 2. Asparagus Fern: Mrs King 1. Maiden Hair Fern: Mrs Collis 1, Aspidistra Fern; Mrs Chadwick 1, Mrs Discaciati 2. Champion Bloom: Mrs Discaciati. Aggregate Points: Mrs Discaciati 52. 1; Mrs Wicken, 47, 2. Mr Hobbs’ Prize: Mrs J. Crossman and Mrs J. Hampson equal. Miss Cohen’s Prize: Mr Buckland. Three Pikelets: Mrs Wicken 1, Mrs Harris 2. Nut Loaf: Mrs Palmer 1. Short Bread: Mrs Hobbs 1, Mrs Ward 2. Ginger Bread: Mrs Willis 1. Three Gems: Mrs Hobbs 1. Three Cream Puffs: Mrs Hampson 1. Maderia Cake: Mrs E. Cohen 1, Mrs Marshall 2. Sultana Cake: Mrs Wicken 1, Mrs Rollerson 2. Butter Sponge: Mrs Marshall 1, Mrs Cleaver 2. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs. Harris 1, Mrs Palmer 2. Three Kisses: Mrs Ward 1. Sponge Roll: Mrs McElwee 1. Three Scones: Mrs Wicken 1, Mrs Marshall 2. Three Rock Cakes: Mrs Wicken 1. Three Jam Tarts: Mrs 3. Panckhurst 1 Cornish Pasty: Mrs J. McElwee 1. Bottle Preserved Fruit: Mrs Discaciati 1, Mrs Wicken 2. Three Bottles Jam: Mrs Rawstron 1, Mrs. Discaciati 2. Marmalade: Mrs Rawstron 1, Mrs Discaciati 2. Jar Pickled Onions: Mrs Cleaver 1, Mrs King 2. Tomato Relish: Mrs J. Crossman 1. Mustard Pickles: Mrs Eklund 1. Jar Raspberry Jam: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Panckhurst 2. Two Cakes of Soap: Mrs Wicken 1. Mrs J. Osborne 2. Residents of Reefton will be pleased to know that the Broadway TeaRooms are agents for the Westland Laundry. Ltd., Greymouth. Laundry leaving Reefton on Tuesday will be returned on Friday of the same week. —Advt.