DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 6 August 1937, Page 3

DENNISTON NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent] Personal: Mrs M. Clark, of Denniston, is a patient in the local hospital. Masters Tom and James Muir, sons of 'Mr and Mrs Tom Muir, of Denniston, are both p_atients in the Buller Hospital. Tom suffered an injured arm whilst playing football early in the season, and James underwent an operation for appendicitis. All wish the lads a speedy recovery. Mr L. Peacock has accepted a position on the clerical staff of the Denniston office of the W.C.C.

Mr J. C Brown has been a recent visitor to Denniston.

Mr V. Mitchell, of Wanganui, is spending a holiday with his brother, Mr J. Mitchell, of Burnett’s Face. Mr M. Walshe, of Burnett’s Face, wtio sustained a broken bone in the leg, through a fall of coal whilst at work in the C.B.D. mine, is still a patient in the local hospital, but is now able to get around on crutches. Mr Bob Curraugh met with a severe injury, above the eye, when struck by a fall from the root. He has been off a considerable time, and has now to undergo a further operation. Medical Association: Mr J. Stephens presided over a fair attendance at the half-yearly meeting of the Association. Mr James Simpson (secretary) read the half-yearly statement of the various accounts, including the Sick Fund. Many questions were asked and satisiactorily answered. Four nominations were received for a position on tne committee and Mr J. Meek was elected. The meeting unanimously decided to amend one of the rules of the Assocaition to the effect that all boys who are working, from the age of 14 years upwards, either for the W.C Coy., or in outside positions must join as halfmembers to obtain the benefits of the Association. A grant of £1 Is was made to the Hospital Radio Fund. As Dr. Sutherland is kept pretty busy these days, it was left to the committee to arrange the surgery hours to suit all concerned. Social and Dance: There was a full house at the Social Hall, Burnett’s Face, and a splen.did night was spent. Mr and Mrs Lewis won the spot waltz, and Mr T. Crawford and Miss id. Roper the statue dance. A plentiful supper was enjoyed. A beautiful bedspread was won by Mr J. Wardrobe. The Burnett’s Face Women’s Institute are to be congratulated on organising so successful a social, to raise funds for the school children to visit the Christchurch Winter Show. A balancesheet is on view in Fullan’s shop window. A sum of over £8 was handed to the Burnett’s Face School Committee. Industrial: The local mines worked a full ten shifts for last pay. A special Union meeting was held on Sunday evening. It is advisable that any person (man or boy)'should accepting work at Denniston, interview the secretary, Denniston Miners’ Union. The erection of the bathhouse adjacent to the powerhouse is still awaiting the pleasure of the W.C Coy. The oath-nouse at the Iron Bridge Mine was not available for the miners on Monday, due to a tube bursting on the Friday previous. This essential work was not done on Saturday, so the mine workers were again unlucky. From information received, it is apparent that there is every possibility of a coal strike in Australia. The mine workers are determined to improve their working conditions, and to enforce the restoration of the severe wage cuts which the owners inflicted during the depression. The Denniston Miners' Union Executive are still negotiating for a further 160 seats for the Picture Hall.

Russia: Mr Harry L. Evans, N.Z. miners delegate to Soviet Russia, addiessed a public meeting. " The speaker gave a most interesting resume of his travels and experiences from the time he left New Zealand, adding that the best five weeks of his life was spent in Russia. Details of Mr Evan s address have been previously published in the “Argus.” Many questions were asked and answered. A sincere vote of thanks was carried by acclamation.

Burnett’s Face Women’s Institute. There was a wonderful attendance at the second birthday. Mrs Roper welcomed visitors from Denniston and Marshallvale. A lengthy programme of musical items, dances, sketches and vocal items was thoroughly enjoyed. In the monthly competition, “A worked traycloth”, Mesdames J. Worgan, and L. Gibson acted as judges and awarded Mrs Ne - son 1, Mrs Roper 2 A splendid dressing jacket, made and donated by Mrs Floyd was won by Mrs J. Warne junr. The monthly points competition for the year resulted: Mrs Nelson 1, Mrs Floyd 2. Mrs Roper presented the winners respectively with a glass rose bowl and a sweet dish. Both recipients suitably replied. Mrs A. Banks won a top-deck cake, made and donated by Mrs R. Roper. A plentiful supper was enjoyed. A sincere vote of thanks was accorded by acclamation to Mrs F. Lewis, the pianist. Dancing, games and songs enlivened the proceedings. Both visiting presidents, Mesdames Worgan and Gibson, on behalf of theninstitutes, tnanks Burnett’s Face Institute for the splendid evening, they had so thoroughly enjoyed. A very happy gathering was drawn to a close with all joining in "Auld Lang Syne.” The Burnett’s Face Institute unanimously decided to donate £1 Is to the Buller Hospital Radio Fund.

Denniston Women’s Institute: Mrs J. Worgan presided over a good attendance. The roll call “My most embarrassing moment,” was answered by all, and caused much amusement. The motto One good turn deserves another,” was explained by Mrs T. Muir A competition, “patchwork,” resulted: Mrs D. Coburn (special), Mrs Muir 1, Mrs G. Coburn 2. The social hour was spent, in a “jumbled name” competition. The winners were Mesdames H. Baird and Pollock. Supper was served by the hostesses and a most enjoyable evening concluded with all joining in “Auld Lang Syne.” Weather: After a week of cold weather with heavy snow, a sudden change and incessant rain for over 24 hours followed early this week.