REEFTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 5 October 1949, Page 8

REEFTON NOTES

16ui- Own Correspondent]

Mr. D. Kearns of Christchurch, is visiting his people, Mr. and Mrs. T. Kearns, Buller Road. Mr. Ormiston of Timaru, is visiting his son, Mr. W. Ormiston, Main Street.

Mr. J. Switzer of Christchurch, is visiting Reefton. The Hokitika Municipal Band visited Reefton on Sunday, and joined with the Reefton Band in a programme of music at the Band Rutunda. The Band was met on arrival at the Band Room by members of the Reefton Band and light refreshments wore served. Mi'. C. Ross (Conductor) of the Hokitika Band thanked Reefton for their welcome. Mr. L. Robinson (Band Master) of Reefton, suitably replied and wished many more meetings of the two Bands in the near future. At 2.30 p.m. the Bands marched down Broadway to the Hospital and returned to the Band Rotunda, where the programme was played, this being as follows: — Hyms: “Old Earth,” “New Rochdale”; Selections: “Musical Fragments,” and “Around the Camp Fire.” Modern Pieces: “You Can’t Be True Dear,” “My Happiness,” Buttons and Bows”; March, “Victoria,” and the National Anthem.

The Band left on return for Hokitika at 7.30.

Flaying members and officers of the Hokitika Municipal Band visited Reef ton on Sunday, returning a visit made by the Inangahua Silver Band earlier in the year. The combined bands, numbering 36 players marched down Broadway and played a short programme at the hospital.

The bands rendered a much appreciated programme in the rotunda under the leadership of Mr C. Ross, conductor of the visiting band, and Mr S. C. Robinson, Inangahua conductor.

The visitors were entertained by the Inangahua Band, to whom Mr Ross expressed thanks for the welcome and hospitality shown. F/O. R. S. D. Kearns, D. 5.0., D.F.C. D.F.M., is visiting his parents at Reefton. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter. Mrs Hobbs presided at the monthly meeting of Reefton Women’s Institute, 29 members being present. One visitor was welcomed. Volunteers for hospital visiting were Mesdames Collis and Mann. A birthday buttonhole was presented to Mrs S. Hunt. Mesdames H. Wills and Millar were elected delegates to the half-yearly Federation meeting, to be held at Stillwater..

Invitations to birthday parties were received from Cobden, Brunner and Runanga Institutes. Monthly competitions resulted: best bloom, .Mrs Eager 1, Mrs Eklund 2; three plain biscuits Mrs Eklund 1, Mrs Eager 2; article from cellophane, Mrs Eager 1, Mrs S. Hunt 2. Supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames J. Wills, S. Hunt and Fielding. Cricket

The following team will represent the Working Mens Club against the Wanderers on Sunday, October 9— commencing at 11 a.m.: P. Scott (Capt.) , J. McClaren, R. Fraser, W. Bissett, T. Barton, C. Shutt, W. Corkran, J. Eklund, T. Fortune, J. Barnett, S. Hunt and G. Ladner, 12th man.

WHAT'S ON IN WESTPORT. St. James: Wed. 5, Thurs. 6, Fri. 7.: “Every Girl Should be Married.” Victoria; Tues. 4, Wed. 5, Thurs. G.: “Angel’s Alley.” “The Challenge.” F’ri. 7, Sat. 8. Mon. 10.: “Fighting O’Flynn.” “Let’s Live Again.”