DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 17 March 1942, Page 7

DENNISTON NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent) Mrs Wooding, who is at present on holiday, will be joined by her husband, Constable Wooding, who is going on annual leave. Constable Wilson will be the relieving officer. Mr and Mrs J. Brownlie, of Dunedin are visiting the Hill. Mrs Banks, of Nelson, is looking up old friends on the Hill. Mr Harry Williams is still an in mate of the Denniston Hospital. A qui,ck recovery is the wish of his many friends. Mrs W. Prentice has so far recovered as to be permitted home from the Westport Hospital. Mrs R. Anderson has returned home with a bouncing boy. Both are well.

Mr James McArthur (Inspector of Mines) was a visitor here recently. Mr Harry Webster met with an injury in the mine, his leg being broken. His condition is satisfactory Mr Allan Moseley, during his em ployment. was hit by a prop, necessitating his proceeding to Westport for an X-ray examination, which revealed that, other than heavy bruising no severe injury was visible. The funeral of Mrs Alex Elill took place on Tuesday, the remains being borne to Waimangaroa Cemetery. The cortege was a lengthy one, testifying to the high esteem in which the late Mrs Hill was held- Services at the residence and at the cemetery were conducted by the Rev. R. Davies. Pall-bearers were Messrs A Kerr, T. Smythe, J. Rodgers, W. Hearne, J. Glastonbury and W. Hannah. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave-. Though reserved and unassuming, the late Mrs Hill, one of the pioneers ot this district, was always ready to assist newdomers, lin'ancially or : otherwise, and the whole community grieve at her passing. A native of Lanarkshire, she had resided in Denniston since coming to the Dominion, except for a short period spent in Brunner. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons, Alexander (Westport), J'ames (Waimangaroa), George and Dick (Denniston), and by three daughters, Mesdames R. Friend and N. Elvy (Nelson) and James Brownlie (Dunedin).

Mr Taylor (solicitor) of Greymouth, was a recent visitor to the Hill. The prosecution of an employer for negligence is possible. Marshallvale Women’s Institute held their annual meeting in the Marshallvale Hall when Mrs Floy a presided over a' good attendance. Mrs H. Smith was elected president, Mrs Pearson secretary, Mrs Harrison treasurer and Mrs G. Meek press reporter. On retiring after _three years as treasurer, Mrs V. Stephens was presented with a gift by Mrs Floyd. Mesdames G. Meek and J. Rae were appointed delegates to the Federation meeting to be held at Westport in April. “Never put off till to-morrow what you can do today,” was the motto, read by Mrs O’Keefe. Mrs Pearson gave the “Golden Thread” talk, “Rosemary for Remembrance." A social competition wa's wont by Mrs S. Kelly. In> the monthly competitions the results were as follows: Tennis sock: Mrs IPearson 1, Mrs Jones 2, Mrs Rae 3, Mrs Kerr 4. Jam: Mrs Kerr 1, Mrs Jones 2. Jelly: Mrs Rae 1, Mrs

Pearson 2. Mrs O’Keefe 3, Mrs r loyd 4 ' The Co;al Mines Council visited the Hill last week-end and adjudicated upon several disputes. Its decisions will be received in due course The Buller district mine deputies visited tire Hill to interview Mr O. Bishop regarding their conditions. Messrs H. Smith and H. Hayward visited Millerton in connection with their recent dispute. Again tne workers have been proven right but win the decision be given the same publicity as was given to the manager s St Mr m George Allott, a well-known cricketer is a patient in the Westport Hospital. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. The Westport Coal Coy. directors last week-end visited the mines and later left on return to Dunedin. Mr Harry Wiseman still remains a patient at the Westport Hospital. Mr H. Holmes was a recent visitor to attend his sister’s funeral. . Workers who _ have played their part are soon forgotten. One of our best chairman, now in Waimangaroa, who was a selected candidate for this district, is entitled to be considered when positions are available—not from a party point of view, but from an ability point or view.