MEETINGS

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 May 1929, Page 3

MEETINGS

BAND CONTEST.

ed oy ivir rare, mat tne contest be held on November 21, 22, 23, solos, quartettes, etc., to take place on Thursday and Friday, with quickstep competitions on Saturday (afternoon, with selections at night,—Carried. lb was moved by Mr Tate, seconded by Air Parfitt, that the Secretary be empowered to make any arrangements and communicate with all bands in this Jlllfl ■i’.llo ( .11 IlfarlYll T’ir /IIC’F IMinJ- ’ *»»» « n

The programme as submitted by the Programme Committee was adopted. It provided for A Grade test selection prizes £65, B Grade test selection, prizes £5O • A Grade quickstep, prizes

£3O; B Grade quickstep, prizes £2O; instrumental quartettes, trio, comet solo B flat; cornet solo cornet E flat, flugel horn solo, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium. tenor trombone, bass trombone, E.B. bass, 8.8. bass, boys’ solo under 17. Medals to be given for quartette, trio, and solo competitions. It was moved by Mr H. Moore, seconded by Mr AV. Frith, that the Secretary open negotiations with the Railway Department for suitable train services.—Carried. ]

WESTLAND TIMBER WORKERS

The Executive of the Westland Tim

her Workers’ Union met on Saturday the following members being present: Messrs B. Topp (President), J. Doyle, t’r. Growcott, D. Faris, A. Galbraith, J. Rooney and J. Willis. It was agreed to ask Mr. J.' Flaherty to a position on the Executive for the balance of the year, in place of Mr. H. McGrath, who has resigned. A discussion took place re the importation of foreign timbers, as the result of a letter from the Federation. It was remarked that, as was generally known, unanimous support was given by the Union to the movement against the importation of foreign

timbers, cither rough, sawn, or doors and sashes of any description, and this matter is to be fully discussed at the Federation Conference which will be held at an early date. As the matter of importation was brought up in a letter sent to the Federation by the Auckland Union, which is not affiliated to the Federation, it was -further decided that no correspondence from the Auckland Union be treated officially until that Union re-affiliated with the Federation.

A further appeal from the Auckland Stone Masons’ Union for assistance was left over on account of the joint appeal being made on behalf of Australian comrades in the mills and mines. It was unanimously decided that the Secretary procure official lists and send these to all-mills, appealing for assistance, and asking all workers to contribute one shilling per week to the joint appeal made by the Alliance of Labour on behalf of the Australian timber workers and miners.

It was decided to send a strong resolution to the Prime Minister protesting against the immigration of workers, particularly boys, who are b6ing used for the purpose of providing cheap labour for the farming community, thereby creating a larger army of unemployed.

WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

(Our Own Correspondent.)

HOKITIKA, May 14. The Westland Hospital Board met last evening. Present: —Messrs J. J. Breeze G. Davidson, J. L. Turner, A. R. Elcock, R. Meharry, W. 11. Evenden, M. Keenan, A. E. Wells, T. W. Duff. Notification was received from the Westland County Council that Messrs G. Davidson, Albert R. Elcock, William Jeffries, Michael Keenan, Robert Meharry and Elisha A. Wells have been

elected to the Board as County repre-

sentatives. A similar letter was received from the Hokitika Borough Council stating that Messrs John Jerome Breeze, Thomas William Duff, and John Lawrence Turner had been elected to represent that body on the Board; and a notification was received from the Kumara Borough Council to the effect that Mr. Walter H. Evenden had been elected to represent the Kumara and Ross Boroughs. The Chairman extended a welcome to the new members and hoped they would have a pleasant and useful term oh the- Board.

Before commencing the routine business, a motion of sympathy with the Freitas family was passed, the members standing. A letter was received from the Wells family thanking the Board for the letter of condolence. The secretary of the Peace Time Red Cross Society wrote thanking the Board for free use of rooms, etc. Three weeks’ leave was granted to Sister Peters.

Nurse Revell wrote tendering her resignation owing to approaching marriage.

The superintendent’s report showed: Remaining in hospital on March 31, 21; admitted during April, 43; total treated during month 64; discharged cured, 25; discharged relieved, 1; died 2; remaining in hospital on April 30 36.

Tenders for painting nurses quarters were received from Scott and Co., £44 13/4 to complete and £27 for labour only, and for painting roof of cottage £2, labour only. Haussmarm and Co., £54 14/6 to complete, £34 for labour only, and £2 18/6 to paint roof of cottage, labour only. The tender of Scott and Co. was accepted. A letter was received from the secretary of the Timber Workers’ Union giving a further list of members of the Union.

Mr. Davidson, on behalf of the House Committee, reported that Mr. Freitas was a patient in the hospital and that someone was needed to look after the farming department while he was there. It was resolved that ap-

The Mayor (Mr J. AV. Greenslade) presided over a good atfepndaiice at the adjourned meeting of the Greymouth Bands Contest Committee, which took place last evening. The Mayor explained that the meeting had been adjourned to enable a satisfactory guarantee list to be taken round the town. The list as read out at the meeting was considered satisfacA tory but not complete. Messrs H. Moore, W. Parfitt, D. McKay, B. Tate, J. B. Kent and A. Naylor were elected.’ to deal with the matter. '

It was moved by Mr Tate, seconded by Mr Naylor, that Messrs J. O’Brien, M.P., J. Greenslade, and W. Parfitt interview various authorities regarding hails and ground.—Carried. It was moved by Mr Parfitt, second-

plications be invited for a labourer for three months at 14/- per day. Mr. Bacon was appointed Wardsman of the Old Peoples’ Home.

It was resolved to invite tenders, for supplying.a bolt of sheeting and some mattresses.

Accounts amounting to £329 14/10 were passed for payment. Tlie treasurer reported receipts amounting to £261 0/4, payments £BO3 4/11 debt balance £425 17/5. '