FOR LADIES ONLY. WHARF LABORERS’ UNION.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 7 June 1901, Page 2

FOR LADIES ONLY.

WHARF LABORERS’ UNION.

It will be worth while for every careful housekeeper to read the following lines. Few ladies know how to properly starch, and iron collars, cuffs, white shirts, etc. When next you order from your grocer just try one box of ROBIN THE NEW STARCH. It will only cost you sixpence aud you will probably say that you never laid out sixpence in a more satisfactory manner. Remembeu —ROßlN THE NEW STARCH contains everything necessary for producing a fine gloss, and NOTHING should be added. ROBIN THE NEW STARCH does not stick to the iron, but it is the easiest starch in the world to use. ROBIN THE NEW STARCH is only sold in sixpenny boxes. Full directions on each box. Sold by all first-class grocers. Remember a sixpenny box will prove to you that there is no starch anything like as good.— Advt

A social union was held by members of the above Union last mghtin the Lyceum Hall, Mr Davie in the chair and Mr Goodall in the vice-chair. There were about 80 members. The hall was neatly decorated with flags and ferns. The Chairman read apologies from Mr Russell, President of the Grey Valley Union, and Mr Betts, Secretary of the Inangahua Union for their unavoidable absence. He trusted all present would, on this, the second anniversary of their Union, lay aside any slight differences that might exist, and meet in concord and enjoy a good evening. It would tend to good and cement the Union in a stronger and closer bond.

The Chairman proposed “The King,” which was honoured in right loyal manner.

Mr Mason proposed “Our Guests.” Responded to by Messrs Martin and Petrie, who spoke in terms of praise of Trades Unions when temperately administered.

Mr Blanch proposed “ Our Comrades in South Africa ” He paid a high tribute to the work of New Zealanders at the front and-specially mentioned two members of the Labourers Union—Messrs Johnston and Dunford—Responded to by Mr Johnston.

Mr Wingrove “Kindred Societies.” Replied to by Chairman. Mr Goodall in proposing the Government of New Zealand said that the workers had much to thank the present Ministery for their legislation being in their favor.

Mr Jones proposed “The Shipping Company,” Mr Martin in responding hoped that good feeling would always exist between the Wharf Labourers and the Companies.

Mr Ford proposed the Ladies, responded to by Mr Birmingham.

The Press was proposed by Mr Butcher, responded to by Mr Kerr.

During the evening a number of capital songs were rendered by Messrs Jones, Mason, Capes, M’Bride, Mitchell, Sweetman, Blanch, Nelson, Wingrove, Stanley, M’Carthy, Earle and others.

The social concluded with a verse of the National Anthem.