DENNISTON NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 23 June 1927, Page 7

DENNISTON NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent). Stop Work Meeting.—A meeting of members of the Denniston Miners’ Union was held on Monday at the Miners’ Hall, a largo attendance being present, Various matters disputed were discussed, it being decided to ask the management of the local Company to meet delegates from the Union in conference, with a view to arriving at a settlement. The onus was placed upon the management to meet the men, otherwise the stoppage would continue. However, Mr J. C. Brown, the District Manager of the Company at Westport, with the local Manager, met the deputation from the Union, and those concerned in the dispute. After lengthy deliberation, those matters concerning which an agreement was not arrived at, were left to be dealt with at a further conference between the parties at the meeting of the Disputes Committee, which may be held at Westiport next Saturday. The miners’ resent atives returned to the Miners’ Hall at 8 p.m., when a very large gathering received the report from the delegates. Considerable discussion fol lowed, and at one stage it seemed as if the wheels of industry would be idle until full satisfaction was accorded the Union. Eventually it was decided to await the result of the find-

ings of the Disputes Committee, League Touring Party.—The Denniston Rugby League Club, which proposes to tour the Grey district, are now in preparation for the trip, and all the members are looking forward to it with pleasurable anticipation. Last weekend they met in the second round of the Williamson Cup competition the Westport Club, at the Trotting Track, and proved victors over the town Club by the very substantial margin of 30 odd {joints to nil. The all round good play of the Hill Club

was greatly admired by the onlookers. The League “fans” and the genera! public of Runanga, Grey and Blackball will have reason to appreciate the fine progress made by the code in the Buller, when they meet them on the playing fields in the districts mentioned. The team from Denniston and their followers leave here on the afternoon of Friday, July Sth, for Runanga, pausing at Reefton for the evening meal. From correspondence received by the Denniston Club from the Clubs which will meet the Buller boys, it is evident that their visit is being looked forward to with great interest. The Denniston team which defeated Blackball on the occasion of that Club’s visit to Denniston last season will contain the best of last season’s men, and lias been strengthened by 'the entry of some very clever and experienced players.

The? bazaar, held to raise funds to cover expenses of the team, commences to-morrow at Burnett’s Face, and win be continued at the Oddfellows Hall at Denniston on the following day. Successful Concert. —The efforts of an energetic Committee were well rewarded by the success of the concert, and residents have every reason to be proud of the local talent displayed, The concert was arranged by the Burnett’s face Wireless Committee. Although there were several counter-attractions, the hall (known as McManus’s) was filled to capacity. The applause accorded every item was unstinted. A most enjoyable dance followed the concert programme, during which a dainty supper wasprovided. The dance music was provided by Croude’s Elite Or chestra. The concert programme was as follows:—Selection, “Rose Marie” and “Mazeppa,” Elite Orchestra; song, “Till Death,” Mr T. Bothell; Highland Fling, Miss C. Blake; Shean •Tribhaus, Misses C. and Sadie Blake; monologues, “The Lesson of the Fair” and “Papa and His Boy,” Miss Jenny Allan; cornet solo, “Because,” Master A. Lester; vocal duet, “What are the Wild Waves Saying?” Misses Sylve and Myrtle Swan; clog dance, Misses ’Olive Hodgetts and Unlce Pullar; duet,

“Battle Eve,” Master Tom Newman and T. Bothell; cornet solo, “Lovely Night,” Mr W. Cooper Junr; selection, Denniston Pipe Band; Sailor’s Hornpipe, Master Lewis Banks; song, “Maying,” Mr T. Newman;, cornet solo, Syncopated Melody, Mr Jack Henderson; skippnig dance, Miss Carrie Blake; Sword Dance, Blake Sisters; song, “The Prisoner’s Sweetheart,” Miss Crissie Jack; bass solo, “Ash Grove,” Mr Vic. Stephens; song, “The Old Shack in Athlone,” Mr Dave Banks; cornet solo (by request), “In Happy Moments,” Mr W. Cooper; clog dance, Misses Unice Pullar and Olive Hodgetts; and a delightful skirl by the Denniston Pipers Band. A Step Forward.—Through the efforts of the Hon. Mclntyre, M.L.C., Denniston is taking a step forward, from a scholastic point of view. It is understood that the Education Department is securing a lease for the time being of the commodious Church of England Schoolroom, The many advantages which will accrue from this should recommend themselves to all •who wish to avail themselves of a

higher education; but as so much will depend on the personality, as well as ability of the individual who will eonduct the establishment, it is to be hoped that those responsible for. the appointment will give due consideration to same. Bowling Club Bazaar. —Although the Ladies’ Committee had gone to considerable trouble to carry on at the former date, and permission had been received from the Minister, of Internal Affairs to conduct competitions on that dav they, with the Men’s Committee, decided to forgo the date originally set down, so as to permit the League bovs a clear field. Gundagai.—But a fortnight remains before the whips will be cracking from Gundagai to the Castlereagh, and the tnusterers will drop whips and shears wrapped away, and “Aussie’s”, sons will make the welkin ring, at their annual round up. Those who wish for n board in the Burnett’s Ease Station Shed had better roll along and put their tokens in early, as the deman ( for places is becoming keen.