GORE

Southland Times, Issue 23677, 28 November 1938, Page 15

GORE

VICTORY SOCIAL GORE LABOURERS’ UNION The Gore branch of the Southland General Labourers’ Union held a victory social in the Gore Returned Soldiers’ Club rooms on Saturday evening. Mr D. Harris, district secretary, of Invercargill, presided, and associated with him were Messrs W. M. C. Denham, M.P., and Mr D. McDougall. There was an attendance of more than 200. The toast of the Labour Government was proposed by Mr F. O’Connor, who said that it was the most humanitarian and practical Government in the world. It had raised the standard of living and had brought prosperity to the country. Mr O’Connor said that its legislation had directed the eyes of the world on New Zealand.

In reply, Mr Denham said that the Labour Government was “picking up the wreckage as best it could” and was laying new foundations. For many years New Zealand had been the prey of the speculator and the financier, but the Government was now starting out on a new phase of production. It was now concentrating on providing ways and means to assist both the primary and manufacturing industries to increase the voltune of their production. Mr Denham said that Mr A. R. Johnston, of the Fanners’ Union, was once again sounding the alarm. It was a pity that the “alleged representatives” of the Farmers’ Union could not offer the Government some helpful advice instead of “cry baby” criticism, he said.

Mr D. McDougall said that he would continue to fight for the welfare of the workers until his death and he did not want anything from the farmers. He expressed the hope that the Labour Government would reign long and well.

Other toasts honoured were: “The Southland General Labourers’ Union,” (proposed by Mr G. Currie and responded to by Mr C. Braid); “The Parent Body,” (Mr G. Abey-Mr J. M. Skinner); “Mataura Labour Representation Committee,” (Mr O’Neill-Mr J. Ingram); “Kindred Unions.” (Mr D. O’Brien-Messrs E. Soper, E. Grumble, G. Currie). During the evening musical and vocal items were given by Messrs J. Walker, T. Jones, F. Pratley, G. Abey, H. Tretheway, G. Heads and D. McMath. BOYS’ BRIGADE MOVEMENT DEMONSTRATION GIVEN BY COMPANY The value of the work being accomplished by the Boys’ Brigade movement was clearly shown by the members of the 6th Southland Company of the Boys’ Brigade of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gore, at the annual meeting and demonstration of the company. The meeting was held in St. Andrew’s Hall and there was a big crowd present. Captain W. Graham presided. “Because of illness it was found inconvenient to hold an annual demonstration at the end of the 1937 season,” stated the annual report, “but the second season was a very successful one. “A Boys’ Brigade company has considerable expense during its first few years in providing the necessary instruction books and equipment to enable the boys to win the certificates and badges for the different educational and recreational avenues provided by the movement. These consist of signalling, ambulance, arts and crafts, education, gymnastics, swimming, camping and fire exercises. Awards are also given for meritorious service, and promotion stripes are awarded. Each session the company holds a Boys’ Brigade week, during which time the officers and boys are permitted to approach any personal friends for a donation towards our funds. Two-thirds of the money collected is kept by the company and onethird goes to finance headquarters. “In addition to drill and physical exercises, which have been led by Sergeant Alfred Kirby, the following classes have been in operation: Ambulance and fireman (instructor, Mr L. O. Wallis), signalling (Mr A. W. Leishman), wayfaring (Mr A. W. Milne) and gymnastics (Mr F. H. / Lambeth). The company pays, tribute' to these officers for the considerable amount of work put in by them in the face of heavy calls upon their time by business and other interests. During this session these classes have reached a very high standard of efficiency, as shown by the competitions held at Invercargill, at which the 6th Southland Company won four first prizes and two second prizes out of the six competitions held, also the cup for the best all-round company. This achievement by the boys must be very gratifying to the officers as compensation for their time and work. “During the two sessions the company attended the annual church parades at Invercargill. Four further parades took place in our own church at Gore and one to the opening service of the 7th Southland Company, connected with the Gore Methodist Church. These opportunities were appreciated by the officers and boys.” DRILL DEMONSTRATION A demonstration of squad drill was given by the company, which also gave a display of gymnastics, signalling and ambulance work. The Rev. F. B. Barton, chaplain to the company, addressed the meeting and congratulated the boys on their enthusiasm and their achievements. He presented the following certificates and badges awarded to the officer and boys of the company as follows:— Certificates Wayfarer’s.—Privates W. Reynolds arid K. White. Morse.—Lance-Corporal D. White. Swimming.—Sergeant A. Kirby, Corporal K. Abel. N.C.O.’s Proficiency;—Sergeant A. Kirby, Corporal .K. Abel, LanceCorporal D. White. Ambulance.—First year, Privates Reynolds, W. Watters, K. White, LanceCorporal J. Weir, Privates R. Roy and R. Clutterbuck, third year (pocket certificate), Lance-Corporal D. White. Badges One Year Service. —Sergeant A. Kirby, Corporal K. Abel, Lance-Corporals D. White and J. Weir, Privates W. Reynolds, E. Lyttle, K. White, R. Lyttle, O. Todd, R. Smith, R. McLean, R. Clutterbuck, G. Lyttle and G. Williamson. Three Years’ Service. —Sergeant A. Kirby and Lance-Corporal D. White. Sergeant’s Proficiency Star.—Sergeant A. Kirby. Signaller’s, LanceCorporal D. White. Ambulance, Corporal K. Abel. Swimming, Sergeant A. Kirby. Gymnastic, Sergeant A. Kirby, Corporal K. Abel, Lance-Corporals D. White and J. Weir, Privates K. White, W. Reynolds, E. Lyttle and R. Lyttle. Fireman’s, Sergeant A. Kirby, LanceCorporals D. White and J Weir, Cor-

poral K. Abel, Privates W. Reynolds and K. White. A The King’s Badge.—Sergeant A. Kirby, Corporal K. Abel, Lance-Corporal D. White. Squad Medal.—No. 1 Squad. First Aid.—Corporal K. Abel, LanceCorporals D. White and J. Weir, Privates W. Reynolds, W. Watters; K. White, R. Roy and R. Clutterbuck. The promotion of stripes was presented by Mr Boyd, of the 2nd Invercargill Company. Promotions were as follows: Sergeant A. Kirbv to be staff sergeant; Corporal K. Abel to sergeant; Lance-Corporals D. White and J. Weir to corporals; Privates W. Reynolds and E. Lyttle to lance-corporals. LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The draw of the Gore Ladies’ Golf Club for a bogey match to be played over 11 holes on Wednesday is as follows:—Miss West v. Miss Thomson; Miss Blaikie v. Mrs Ross; Mrs Latty v. Mrs Olson; Mrs Watson v. Miss McHutcheson; Miss Rogers v. Mrs Stroud; Mrs Hamilton v. Miss White; Miss Wilkinson v. Mi's Hunt; Miss Rhodes v. Mrs Hutton; Miss Kirk v. Miss Perry; Mrs Corbett v. Mrs Brown.