TIMBER WORKERS.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 10, Issue 447, 1 October 1919, Page 3

TIMBER WORKERS.

Mr. R. C. Lalor writes under date September 16:— Under the auspices of the Ohutu and district, members of the K.C.T.W. Union, the grand, plain and fancy dress ball held in the Uliku Town Hall was a brilliant success. The night was line and the hall thronged with smiling, merry faces. There were all styles of fancy costumes, and the hall was most suitably decorated. The music and Hour were of the host, whilst ihe supper, which Mas entirely supervised by the ladies committee, under the direction of Mrs. E. Nicol, war. al! that could he desired. Miss E. Lalor. representing The 'Worker,' was ay. ;n-i!ed first prize, and Mr. M. Phillips, i!,<; rickshaw man, look the pvjy.f .or tiie ;:i._i.lemon. An apology for n.-iivniifii'l-iiicc was received front Mr. K. \Y. ;;:,))!}). M.P. The new movement is assured of success in the near future, and all arrangements are now complete for the organiser to lake the field. Till travelling on union business is allawed, it is urged on all delegates and members to induce workers to join up. Delegates arc also urgently requested to adhere to-Rule 25 and forward subs, as early as possible. From Mr. 11. Hunter, National Secretary 1 of the Timbers Workers' Federation, copies of the report of the I annual conference have been received. '.Many remits contained therein ate valuable to hie interests of the limber workers. It is interesting to note that many of them are nearly identical with those discussed at Ihe Ohakunc conference. Strong branches of the New Zealand Labor Party were formed at Ohutu, Taihapt, and Torero last week. Mr. W. T. Ashton was convenor of the first meeting, and after the main planks of the platform were discussed, committees were formed. Mr. D. McCorkindale occupied the chair, and W. T. Ashton and R. C. Lalor were appointed secretary and treasurer respectively. Two other branches will be opened in a few days at Utiku and Box Bush Camp. Committees are to be set up at every mill and village. The Labor candidate is assured of a rosy chance of gaining the Rangitikei seat. The president of the Union, Mr. W. T. Dengate, is working with untiring energy in the Manunui district. Delegates Mcßride, Neary, Sewell, and Smout have also secured splendid results.