NO TOWN NOTES.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 July 1901, Page 4

NO TOWN NOTES.

(ous OWN COEEESPONDENT.)

A considerable amount of excitement prevailed here on Wednesday last, when it was intimated that the pontoons for the No Town Creek Dredge were about to bo launched. Consequently a large number of visitors were present to witness the event. A little delay ensued owinj' to tbe non-arrival of one or two interested persons, but eventually the rope was cut and the huge structure slid graceimlly into the dam. The visitors were liberally supplied with refreshments, and several speeches were made, wishing success to the dredge and complimenting the contractors. Messrs Boucher and LMitfoot are the contractors for the pontoons, and deserve the greatest credit for their workmanship: so far there is not the slightest sign of leakage or other defect in the vessel Messrs Anderson and Co. are said to he the contractors for the machinery, and as most of it is on the ground it should not be many months before this dredge is ia working order. Most of the timber for the No Town No. 2 is on the ground, but so far no start has been made to construct the pontoons. The Red Jacks dredge was launched or rather floated about a week since, having been built in the dam and the water afterwards turned in. A start has been made to get the machinery into position. The young ladies of this district held their midwinter social and dance on Wednesday evening last, and the affair was a most decided success. Excellent music was supplied by Mr Chisholm (violin) and Miss Gifford (aceordeon), while an efficient M C was in attendance. Dancing was kept up until an early hour. Refreshments were supplied and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves* The lo n al school is now in charge of Miss Moriatty of Stillwater’, and since her appointment she has won high esteem by her careful attention to her duties The attendance at this school has fallen away considerably during the past few years, at one time the roil number was upwards of forty, now it is less than a dozen. A large gathering took place here on Friday afternoon last to welcome His Lordship Bishop Grimes, but it was not until late in the evening it transpired that Bis Lordship was seriously indisposed, and unable to visit the district.