TUATAPERE NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 20147, 6 April 1927, Page 11

TUATAPERE NOTES

(From Our Corrrespondent.) Interesting details of the trip to Mutton Bird Islands were received in Tuatapere on Monday from one of the local party, Mrs Peter Taylor, who was aboard the Kotare. The boat left Bluff on March 15, but owing to stormy weather dropped anchor at Otaku and later put into Half Moon Bay, where the party spent the rest of a day and night, leaving at 4 o’clock next morn-

ing. At Lord’s River a stop was made and nine of the party went up the rivpr to the waterfalls, all being delighted with the scenery. After loading a quantity of kelp the boat left for Broad Bay, where a stop of two days was made before proceeding to Murderer’s Cove, which was reached on the Sunday. Two parties were landed there, Mr and Mrs Kini, Fred Te Koiti, and Mr and Mrs Maurice Topi. At Tirnaru Island, the next stop, Mr and Mrs Coulson and grand-daughter were landed, and at Solomon Island the Leaders family left the boat; and at Kai Moliu the Macquarrie family. A young lad, Sammy Dawson, slipped from the rocks, but was saved from drowning by the plucky efforts of Arthur Kitson. At time of writing, March 21, the boy had completely recovered from the shock of his adventure. After a return trip to Murderer’s Cove the Kotare steamed up Easy Harbour. There were still nine parties to be landed at Pohowaitai, Poutana, Stag Island, Betsy Island, Moki Iti and Mold Nui. The Waterlily’s passengers were landed before the stormy weather set in, and as the Kotare passed by friends were recognised at the various landing stations. Among these were Mrs Bclsham and Mr Jack Coulson. Messrs Joe Moss and Frank Green had still to be landed at Solomon Island. Mr H. Ackers made the trip, accompanied by his two boys, who were very excited over their first season on the islands.

The Maoris appear to have spent many happy days on board and are loud in their praises of the crew, especially the cook, who never failed to provide plentiful and appetising fare. All were looking forward to a busy season. ♦ FOOTBALL. Wednesday marks the opening of the football season as far as Tuatapere is concerned. Given fine weather, which has prevailed since Thursday last, the public should attend in large numbers to witness the match, Invercargill v. Tuatapere, on the Domain. The dance, which is to be held in the evening, should also be well patronised. It is understood that the visiting football and hockey teams will stay for the evening. HOCKEY.

The Drummond hockey team travels on Wednesday to meet the Hollyburn players on the home grounds. Though the local team has lost the services of three or four former members, several young enthusiasts will take their places, and the match, should prove interesting.

The following will represent Hollyburn: Forwards: Misses D. McKerchar, M. Laurie; E. Erskine, L. Whyte and Mrs Stoneman; half-backs: Misses A. Sheehan, E. Dent; M. Breen; full-backs: Misses I. Korrell and K. Hodgetts; goalkeeper: Mrs Laurie. Emergencies: Misses M. Kilkelly and O. Baker. PLUNKET SOCIETY. Nurse Wilson reports the following for the month of March: Visits to homes 49, rooms—adults 4, babies 4, new cases for the month 4. The nurse’s annual report, which will come before the meeting on Friday, April 8, states that 50 visits have been made to

Tuatapere for the year ending March 31. The number of homes visited was 623; 68 adults visited the rooms, and 61 babies received attention there. The new cases for the year numbered 44. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on Monday evening. In the absence of the chairman (Mr B. Brookes), Mr C. J. Nicholas was voted to the chair. After the adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting a short discussion on school matters took place. The work of painting the school and buildings is practically complete and the workmen are now busy on the residence.