DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 25 May 1935, Page 7

DENNISTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Industrial: The mines of Denniston worked full time last week and again this week. This is the first occasion for years they have got in a 10-shift pay. Many express the wish that a Japanese squadron would visit New Zealand more often. Why not wish that there were more coal burners on the New Zealand coast and that the majority of town dwellers were in regular work, when they would be able to buy more coal, which they are in need of? The intensely cold weather recently will increase the demand for coal. Personal: Airs Kiley and child, of Wellington, who had been visiting friends here, have returned home. Airs AL Clark is on a visit to Reef ton. Air O’Duffy has been discharged from the local hospital, where he had been 'since receiving injuries in the employ of the AV.C. Coy. Air J. Parker has returned home from hospital. It will be remembered that he met with an injury at a chopping contest. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr R. Roper, mine host of Burnett’> Face, is on an extended holiday visit to Auckland. Air J. C. Brown, District Manager of the W.C. Coy., was a visitor during the week. Air Collier, mining engineer to the Buller County Gold Prospecting Scheme was a recent visitor to the Hill. Air A. Taylor, of Ngakawau, was a visitor looking up old friends. News has been received at Denniston of the death of Air J. Hewitson, DalmeHington, Ayshire, Scotland. Two of his sons reside on the Hill, and are well known throughout the district. William is the local manager at Denniston for the W.C. Coy. mines and Matthew is chairman of the School Committee ami treasurer of the Aledical Committee. Alany express their sympathy with the bereaved. Denniston Club:

The Committee are to be congratulated on the expedient manner they are carrying out the wishes expressed by members at the annual meeting. As a working-bee they have repaired several chairs and done other work for the benefit of members. There is a suggestion book of which members can avail themselves to suggest anything. The Committee will welcome all suggestions, especially as to titles of new books. Rugby:

The ground was anything but ideal lor fast football, though a very interesting game was witnessed by the enthusiasts who braved the elements to see Stockton juniors beat Pirates by 3 to nil. Afr R. Webster ably controlled the game. Jimmy Doyle, a Pirate player received injuries, that necessitated a visit to Westport Hospital for; an X-ray examination, which showed a fractured forearm. Pirate thirds won by a narrow margin against Ngakawau in a good game. The boys from the flat know how to throw the ball about, the passing game of their backs showing they are being well coached. Bowling Club:

The Club held their annual social in the Orange Hall but boisterous weather was against the expected attendance. Air Jas. Bronwlie, the President, welcomed all present, and expressed a hope that more residents would join the Club. The greens had improved and with a good pavilion many an enjoyable hour could be spent’ in ideal company and surroundings. Messrs Aleek and Chapman supplied the musicand Afessrs Allan and Kerr proved efficient Al’s.C. for the dancing, which was thoroughly enjoyed. An excellent supper was served by the ladies’ committee. During the evening several rendered vocal items, which were well received. Mrs Brownlie, the wife of the President, presented the prizes won during the season, to the following members: Singles championship (Toll Cup), Air R. Kerr; Air J. Jones, runner-up. Pairs championship (Henderson Cup). S. Russell and Brownlie (s); AV. Killeen and Hamilton, runnersup. Rink championship (Mclntyre Cup), A. Curraugh, J. McArthur, D. Hamilton and R. Kerr (skip); AV. Hewitson, J. Smalley, J. Smith and J. Brownlie (s) runners-up. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Brownlie for the graceful, manner in which she carried out her duties. Soccer: The All Blacks of Afillerton will play the Celtic team, of Denniston, this week-end, weather permitting.