STRIKE BALLOT

Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20260, 8 November 1935, Page 9

STRIKE BALLOT

REJECTED BY BRITISH MINERS PLANS FOR IMPROVED CONDITIONS British Official Wireless (Received November 7, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, November 6. The Mine Workers’ Federation declined to reconsider its decision to take a strike ballot next week. This decision was announced after the Federation examined the communication made by the Secretary for Mines (Captain Crookshank) to the effect that as a result of the undertaking given by the colliery owners, selling organisations would be set up in every district before next July and uneconomic competition in the home market would be eliminated, thus permitting of higher wages being paid.

Lady Alice showed not the slightest trace of nervousness. She spoke the responses in a firm voice. At the conclusion, the Duke bowed to his parents, as he led out the bride, who, with the bridesmaids, curtsied in unison. The Wedding Breakfast. The Royal party, after signing the register, proceeded to the balcony. The tremendous cheers which greeted the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were renewed when the King, bareheaded, the Blue Ribbon of the Garter across his scarlet tunic, and the Queen in blue and gold, followed. The Duchess of Gloucester waved repeatedly before leaving the balcony. The breakfast, which was very simple, was served at twelve round tables. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Elizabeth sat with their Majesties. The King proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in very few words. “ Good Luck ” The sky was clouded and there was a slight drizzle after lunch. Nevertheless the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester adhered to the arrangement to drive to the station in a open landau. The Prince of Wales headed the Royal' family, the bridesmaids showering rose leaves and confetti on the pair. The King farewelled them at the main entrance to the Palace, while the Queen waved good-bye from the balcony, amidst the cheering crowds and proceeded up the Mall, along the Strand and then to St. Pancras. Every inch of the route was lined with people, while thousands watched from the windows of offices and shops along the route, and shouted good luck. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester had to run the gauntlet of photographers on entering the Silver Jubilee express, which was lavishly decorated with flowers. They waved a last farewell from the windows as they departed for Kettering. f GRACEFUL TRIBUTE

DUCHESS’S BOUQUET ON ' SOLDIER’S TOMB United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 7, 7.35 p.m.) LONDON, November 6. In the twilight at Westminster Abbey when the last visitors had gone and the doors had been locked, Canon Donaldson chanced to see lovely flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. He found that they were the Duchess of Gloucester’s bridal bouquet. Welcome at Kettering Meanwhile the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were speeding to Kettering on the honeymoon express. Simple and homely was the welcome at Kettering where the Duke and Duchess drove in a specially lighted motor car through the floodlit town, They were cheered by 4000 school children. Old Buccleuch retainers opened the gates towards Broughton House, where the staff, farm tenants and children who brought gifts from the village school had gathered in the great hall. GIFT FROM AUSTRALIA WRITING DESK MADE OF NATIVE TIMBERS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 8, 1.8 a.m.) CANBERRA, November 7. The Federal Cabinet decided to present a writing desk made from Australian wood to the Duke of Gloucester and his bride as a wedding gift from Australia. The value of the desk is £125. DOMINION’S CONGRATULATIONS By Telegraph —Press Association WELLINGTON, November 7. On the occasion of the marriage of the Duke of Gloucester, the GovernorGeneral (Viscount Galway) sent the following message to His Majesty the King:— “I beg to assure your Majesty of the homage and unabated loyalty of the people of New Zealand, and to express on their behalf, most sincere congratulations and good wishes for the future happiness of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on the occasion of their marriage.” (Signed) “GALWAY." His Excellency to-day received the following reply from His Majesty:— “I warmly thank you for the kind message of congratulations which you ha”e addressed to me on behalf of the people of New Zealand, and for the expression of good wishes for the future happiness of my son and his bride, which are much appreciated.” (Signed) "GEORGE, R. 1.”