DENNISTON NOTES

Grey River Argus, 21 September 1937, Page 7

DENNISTON NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent]. DENNISTON, September 20. Mr. W. Cooper, Jnr., of Denniston, has received an appointment with the New Zealand Railways and leaves for Auckland next week. Mr. Tom Rattray, of the New Track, is still a patient in the Buller Hospital, but his many friends are pleased to know that he is now on the way to complete recovery. Mr. Lawson, Jnr., of Denniston, has received an appointment to the New Zealand Railways and leaves for Greymouth next week. Mr. Mick Walshe, of Burnett’s Face, who received a fractured bone in the leg, whilst employed in the Coalbrookdale- Mine, has been discharged from the local hospital. It will be a while before he is able to resume work. Mr. Harry Quinn, has left Denniston for Blackball, where he has accepted a position. Mr. J. Cowan, baker for Marsden's Store, accompanied by Mrs. Cowan, leave at an early date for Gisborne. Mr. P. Smythe, Supervisor of the gold scheme, who has been on the sick list for a few weeks, has sufficiently recovered to start work again. There was a very good attendance at the Denniston Picture Hall as a benefit to raise funds for the School Committee, who have a hard joh to meet all their financial obligations for the maintenance in firing, cleaning. dental clinic, etc., as the capitation allotment falls far short of the amount required for these essentials.

The Denniston Mines continue to work full time. Heavy rain at last week-end saved the situation, for the Company’s dams were very low and it was feared tnat a temporary stoppage would have to take place The Denniston Incline has worked overtime to work in with the shipping. The forty hour week is working very smoothly and in only a very few instances, have men been required to work overtime or on a Saturday to do essential work. There is much local interest in pillar workings and the Denniston miners are awaiting a report of the Stockton pillar dispute, to be considered at Auckland by the Arbitration Court. A definite decision will save many local disputes. Mrs. L. Gibson, presided over a good attendance at the Marshallvale Women’s Institute. The roll call was a verse, a quotation or a poem, which was answered by all. The motto, “Keep Looking Up,” was given by Mrs. S. Harris. Mrs. Gibson started "The Golden Thread” and gave an interesting lecture on the Australian Black Swan. The competition was “Something from Tin.” Mrs. Gourdie was awarded first prize. For an article of patchwork Mrs. Gospodnetich was Ist. and Mrs. O’Keefe 2nd. A dainty supper was served by the hostesses. Games, vocal and musical items were thoroughly enjoyed by all. .Mrs. J. Worgan. presided at the Denniston W.I. meeting. The roll call was “Countries I Would Like to Visit and Why?” It was answered by rnanv. The'motto, "A Still Tongue Makes a Wise Head,” was given and explained by Mrs. R. Pollock. A talk, “Her Travels Through France with the Expeditionary Forces,” was given by Mrs. D. Edmonds and proved most interesting. The competitions were “Something New from Something Old” Mrs. L. Ward (special): Mrs. J. Worgan Ist., Mrs. Coburn 2nd., Mrs. Dellaway 3rd. “A Wagon Cover,” Mrs. Worgan special: Mrs. Coburn Ist., Mrs. C. Jack 2nd. A splendid supper was served by the hostesses. Mesdames T. Dellaway and L. Chapman conducted the social hour, which was thoroughly enjoyed. At lhe Burnett’s Face Women’s Institute, Mrs. Roper presided over a good attendance and welcomed a new member, also a car load of visitors from Hector. The roll call was “What Our Husbands think of the Women’s Institutes.” The Competition was “Fancy Sugar Bag,” and was won by Mrs. Sumby with Mesdames R. Roper and T. Floyd, dead heat, 2nd. A lengthy programme of dancing and vocal and musical items was enjoyed. The Monte Carlo was won by Mrs. Read and Miss Niven, and the elephant game was won by Mrs. Levy. The parcel game was won by Mrs. Nicholls.

The Medical Association have booked the Picture Hall for October Ist., when they hold their monster social and dance in aid of the local hospital.