DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 11 May 1935, Page 6

DENNISTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.)

The Mines:

Three days have been worked at the mines here this week, and there aro rumours that there is every prospect of more regular work during tie Winter months. It is to be hoped that rumour is no lying jade on this occasion. The slight increase in wages will come into force during this month. It is pleasing to note ithat some of the coal companies gave the employees a holiday on pay for the King’s Jubilee. Dental Clinic Dance: Burnett’s Face and Denniston School Committees desire to sincerely thank all who assisted in making this dance to raise funds for the Dental Cl nie a great success. The hall was filled to a nice extent,, and the dancing was thoroughly enjoyed by all, also an excellent supper. The parents appreciate the dental service rendered to the juveniles, whose health comes first. Denniston Band:

Mr W. Cooper, the Bandmaster, who at one period was champion New Zealand cornet soloist, has taken considerable interest and spent many hours in imparting training to the juvenile bandsmen, and to-day is proud of a full band. The Secretary, Mr T. Miller and the Committee, are very energetic and enthusiastic making a strong endeavour to achieve some of the glory that Denniston Band enjoyed many years ago. The band concert that was given recently was very well patronised, also a dance that followed. Mr T. Whittle, on behalf of the Band, thanked artists from Westport, Waimangaroa and GranJity, who came up | the Hill <to assist in the programme. Denniston Band gave ‘‘Scotia,’’ which I appealed to the public, anl richly earn'ed the applause. Rev. C. E. Walshe, I‘ ‘ Good Bye ’’, and as an encore “Moire My Girl,’’ which was very i good and was loudly applauded. Mr P. Struthers and Mr T. MeLeol in a com- ' edy sketch, “The Recruit” gave a ; clever item, ttheir jokes and patter causI ing much laughter. Miss Margaret Kerr of Granity, who is achieving a name in the cities for (her clever dancing, was wonderfully well received. Her tap | dancing was very clever, and justly | earned a demand for an encore. Mr P. Blythe, a new performer, proved that I he is a great yodeller, and for an encore gave “The Lassie Who Loves Me Still. ’ ’ This artist will be in demand at other functions. Mr Arthur Lester J and Master W. Cooper, in a cornet I duet “Larboard Watch,” were splen- ( did, each having the makings of a | champion. Miss Grace Riley in a hum-•-ous number, “Doctor,” and in an encore, “Poor Tim,” was well received. The Band rendered “Ivydean” and many old bandsmen expressel praise for the wonderful playing of a band with so many young members. Messrs Struthers and McLeod in another Sketch, “All at Tea,’-’ were very humorous. Miss Doris Watson danced the Highland Fling. Piper N. Banks accompanying her with spirited music, and the item was thoroughly enjoyed and encored. Mr V. McHerron, of Westport, gave an admirable performance in a cornet solo, and obliged with an encore. Many think he is as good for his age as was Mr T. Robertson, of Westport. Careful tutoring and studying warrant all wishing him every success. Miss Mara recited “The Greenstone Tiki” and had to give an encore, “A Naughty Child.” 1 Miss Kerr gave a display of wonderful dancing that has won her prizes at Scottish gatherings in the “Sean Triubhais” and as an encore danced the Highland Fling. Miss Palmer, who played her own accompaniments, sang “Because” feelingly. Rev. Walshe sang t’he concluding item of a real ; r >od concert, every item being thorughly enjoyed by a large audience.