The Strike.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 66, 28 November 1913, Page 3

The Strike.

The strike has now entered upon its sixth week, the position remaining quiet unchanged. The men, who are idle, appear to be solid in their determination not to start work until their grievances are redressed, while the directors seem equally determined upon lighting the issue to a finish. The question of settlement appears as far off as ever, and those in a position to know think that Christmas will pass before the wheels start to revolve again. Picketing has been resumed, and, though the system adopted is somewhat more elaborate, the methods remain exactly the same Force or aggressive tactics are conspicuously absent, and not. the slightest attempt is being made to prevent the workers from proceeding to the mines. The town is as orderly as ever, though the presence of a large number of natives who are on a visit to VVaahi to celebrate the anniversary of “ Kingi ’ To Rata s coronation has given the town a more animated appearance, and has conduced to increased business at the stores. With their departure, things resumed their normal aspect, and the almost Sabbatic quiet will remain undisturbed. ENTE RT AIN M E NTS On Monday evening a most j enjoyable dance took place in j the Miners' Union Hall, some j 40 couples being potent. Mr C. j Baker acted as M.C., while excellent music was provided by an orchestra c nnprising Messrs i Farrimond, H. Burt, O. Websfi r, . G. Goldring. Simpson, J. Brooks, j M. Smith, Leach and Master! Meadows. . j The usual weekly social was j held on Thursday night when the fi, V r of the Miners’ Hall was crowded bv 100 coup es, and the j gallery and stage tilled with spectators numbering altogether j about 200. Everything required for a m >st| successful gathering j vided: tl of u varied excellence, was supplied | by a large orchestra consisting of j Messrs 11. Farrim.-.nd, H. Burt, j M. Smith, 1. :ich, O. Miller, G. ; GoldriitH and 11. Meadows ; and j the M. C.. Mr B. Stow, was both assiduous and attentive. Inter-| > parsed between the dances were j v ical aii 1 other items, til of j which, judging by a hearty applause and the frequent enc >res, appealed !■. the large number pre- j sent. Songs were contributed by j Misses Walters and Jones. Mi si G so ic) and F. Knapper, wiiile Mr Pearce gave ■