DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 16 June 1936, Page 3

DENNISTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Personal: Air J. Brownlie of Alarshallvale, has returned home from the Buller Hospital, where he underwent an operation.’ It will be a few weeks before he is fit to resume, work. Air Jack Hoyle, of Alarshallvale, | l:l 's left the distr’/et for Blenheim, where he hopes to obtain suitable omulovniont. ’ Airs T. Alitehell, of Burnett’s Face, is spending a holiday at Christchurch. Airs D’e Guide, who has been visitinn- relatives, hias left for Christchurch ci/ route to 'Auckland. where- she will stav a few weeks, before returning to her home in Newcastle. N.S.M Airs R. Richards, of Alarshallvale. has left to spend a holiday in the No - son district. Air Jas Steel, of Burnett s Face, is still a patient in the lorni hospital. His many friends will he pleased to learn he is making a slow reeovciy from t>. sorious illness. Air 'Bradlev. of Stockton, m s]»en< mg a bdidav with relatives at Denniston. Air Oscar Archer is at present at•ending the Clirislelmrch Hospital, for treatment as an out-door patient. Air Paddv I’.vrne of Burnett s I-are. wllo is to take up a position wth he Union Steam Ship Coy- has left Grevinoiith. . ~. Mr ami Mrs A. Boydi-ll ami child I,.f| Burnett’s' Face for (hnst-,-hurch. where Hh-.v intend to reside. The Mines: The local mines have eonmlitid a other full five-shift week. ! hat is thfourth full week in sueeesmon Cascade Creek Mi"“ working H l()p atl(1 last week was reported to have shipped a record output. Track Workers: . The Denniston-Waim'aiigaroa higliwav improvements tire finished, and about ten men have been retained to do the, metalling. The remainder of the men are still workmg on the No 5 Scheme, awaiting work, promised them under the Public Works Depart meat. The new Cascade Creek road is pro grossing favourably, but it only employs ten men. The Atacklev Track, where- about tiftv men. married and single, arc working under the Gold Scheme rates of pay, is nearing complet on. All Bascaiid, in company with other Pub l : e Works Department otfleials. paid a visit to the various jobs lately. The overhead bridge at the Waimangaroa. railway crossing is being surveyed. This should provide work foi several men. N.Z. Workers’ Union: There was a good attendance at tbf meeting of the above. Air W. Coppersmith presiding. Air J. Chapman (secretary) read voluminous correspondence from Secretary T. Cook, of AV ellington. . At. the annual meeting, held in Wei lington. Mr V’. Coppersmith, of Denniston. was appointed Organiser for the, New Zealand Workers’ Union lor the Buller. Nelson and Marlborough districts, and will commence his dutiesin Julv. Air J. Chapman was appoint Cd to the National Executive. Copies of the now agreement are on stale al 6d each. Several clauses in the agree-

ulent are vague, and dilTere.nt interpretations of the clauses have caused much confusion. The meeting deeideo to await Air Eddv. tho National Pre sident’s visit to the district, when lit could give the workers some enlight enment. Caledonian Society: The monthly Ingioside was sparsely attended, duo to the weather. However a most enjoyable evening was spen‘ Miss Violet Lester supplied the latest music and Mr W. Hew'.tson acted as ALU. 'for the dlam-ers. A plentiful supper was served by the b a % s Committee. During the interval. Chiet J. Anderson informed those present, that it was agreed to hold their next Ingleside o n the 19th. to avoid c ashing w'th the School Children’s Ball ortho 26th inst. Dancing and community' singiqg was thoroughly enjoyed, a happv evening being brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Liang Syne.’-’ Women’s Institute: The meeting at Burnett's Face was well attended, Airs Roper presiding. Three new members received a hearty welcome. The roll call, “My lavourite Boy's Name,’’ caused much amusement. ' The competition—A Noveltybrought forth many delicate and wonderful pieces of work. .Mrs Brock an Airs Raffles tied for first place. Mr Brock was present and gave a demonstration of folk dancing, which was greatly appreciated. The hostesses foi the evening were Mesdames Davies, Cockfield, McLeod and Raffles who served a flaiMfy supper and a splendid social evening was brought to a close with “Auld Lang Syne.’’ Children’s Ball: The teaching staff and School Committee are leaving nothing to chance, and this year’s ball promises to be outstanding in the |,ig hall at Denniston, on June 261 b.