MILLERTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 29 December 1934, Page 7

MILLERTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent). The weather here remains still fine, with the result that there is a lack of fresh water. With so many fresh water creeks around the place, this scarcity should not occur. The local bowsers are visiting Westport for three days to take part in the Buller tournament. Mr A. Stewart and family, Mr H. Stewart and family, Mr R. Stewart and Miss A. Stewart, all left by car for Christchurch for the holidays. Mr D. Nairn and family are spending the Christmas season at Christchurch. Mrs Corbett and son are on a visit to Nelson. Messrs R. and A. Mclntyre have left for Nelson. Mr and Airs Peart are on a visit to Christchurch. Airs and Master T. Bly th have left for Auckland. Air and Mrs Alcßean are spending a holiday at •Christchurch. Air and Mrs ,W. Smith have gone on a visit to Blenheim. Mr T. Jack is visiting his parents on the Hill, Mr and Airs R. Jack. Air Jack has/ passed his examination as an accountant, and is now reckoned to be the youngest in New Zealand. Alessrs E. Lock and R. J. Smith are spending their holidays on the Hill. Air and Airs 11. Evans, of Stockton have gone north to spend their holidays with relatively in New Plymouth. Airs W. Clarke and daughter ha\ e left to spend their holidays with relatives in Wellington. Master] W. Walkinshaw 'is spending his holidays with hLs- parents on the Hill. Airs D. Closs is spending the Xmas holidays at Greymouth. The marriage took place on Wednesday, Decombe 19, at the Methodic Church, Eyel'yn, younger daughter of Mr and Mr s W. Parfitt, of Stockton, to William, eldest son of Airs and the late Air T. Blyth, of Millerton. The bride, who entered the chur?h on the. arm of hep father, wore white georgette, liei frock being fashioned on fitted line*. "with cowl neckline, and cowl sleeves to the elbows, and with a tight cuff. The skirt was also fitting with inlet godets /of tiny flrills, and was ankle length. Her tulle ve'il was held in place with a band of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies* and maidenhair fern. Aliss Hilda Parfitt, cousin of the bride, wa s bridesmaid, and her frock was green and Jen.on crepe,

wi'.h hat to match, and she carried a charm’ing bouquet. The tiny flower girl, niece of the bride, wore a dainty frock of blue satin, and carried a

basket vf flowers Air Blythe, brother of the groom, was best man. Rev. Coomb ridge officiated. After the ceremony the relatives and friends adjourned to the Rechabit e Hall where the wedding breakfast was held. A reception was held at Stockton Hall in the evening.

The Miners’ Un'ion secretary reported to the recent meeting that he had had: an interview with Air G.

Davis, local manager of the min l , ami that the Wejtport Coal Company had forwarded £25 to be allocated amongst the children of the ex-em-ployees of the company who were still residing on the Hill. The chairman and secretary stated that notice would be posted, and the names of the ex-employees could be supplied to the secretary by Friday evening last; as the following day they intended going to Granity to complete the matter. The money was distributed on Monday afternoon at the rate of 4s 6d per child. One may rest assured that this Xmas gift was appreciated both by the children and their parents. At the Alillerton Aliners’ Union meeting on December 20 Air V\. Clarke pre-»ided over a good atten-i dance. A circular from the Nation- : al Executive was discussed, the particular point of which was the appointment of a full time National Secretary. This matter was left in A letter from Taranaki for an affiliation to the Un'ited Aline Workers’ Union caused.a little comment. It seenij as if this letter was Grey district, instead of to the Nationaddressed to a branch secretary in the al Secretary, and according to the report, the branch secretary must certain'.v know as much about the National Secretary’’s address a s the Taranaki people. A report on a conference wh’ich was held in Westport on November .18 between the coal owners’ representatives ami the miners’ representatives was received. The conference wa:/ held to try and settle some outstanding local disputes. An appeal was received from R. A. Webb, Secretary of the .New Zealand No More War Alovement, making on appeal for finance to help in the Kisch and Griflin appeal cases. The Union decided to grant £l. The delegate to the West Coast Council, Air R. Jack, gave a report on the meeting held 'in Westport for the purpose of winding up the affairs on the abolition of the Council. After the business had been discussed a vote of appreciation wa s accorded

all the officials who were on the Council for the service? rendered by them. The Buller Aliners’Central Committee held their meeting in Westport for the yearly winding-up, all the Buller Unions being represented. It was decided that Air A. McLagan represent, the Buller Unions on the ArgUg Board. It was moved that the Secretary, Mr H. Evan.*, get in touc'h. with Air F. L. Turley (Secretary of the Timber Workers’ Union) to obtain information in connection with the forming of a Council of Action in Buller early next year. It was also resolved that the Secretary write Mr J. C. Brown, stating that the miners intended to appoint their own independent chairman for the Committee. Air W. AleCubbin was the nominee of the Alillerton miners. It was a suggestion from the Centre Committee that the 1928 wages agreement be the basis for discussion at the forthcoming wages conference. It was decided that nominations be called for the official position? on the Centre Committee. Air IL Evans (Stockton) was . the Alillerton nominee for Secretary, and Mr R. Jack for President. Air W. Watson was appointed returning officer for the Central Committee.