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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
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A well attended social held in the Schoolroom with Rev J Burgin presiding. Performers were encored for songs recitations and solos by Claridge Thomas Cook Rendle Gardner Smith Rendle and others. Welcoming Rev C F Saunders drew speeches from the vicar and Mr Nicoll. Refreshments by the Ladies Guild were enjoyed.
The Baring Square Methodist Ladies Guild met at the Parsonage on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W. J. Elliott presided as officers reported a busy year with successful sales and garden party. Over 80 pounds was raised. officers elected include President Mrs W J Tillott and Secretary Mrs J W Baker.
Last evening the Ashburton Catholic Club held its weekly meeting with Mr W J Cunningham presiding before a large attendance. After routine business the evening featured a programme of propadial team musical items and refreshments. Euchre prizes went to Mrs McCormick and Mrs Smith. Diploma presentations for club work were made to Messrs J Lennon and T Purcell. Auld Lang Syne closed the pleasant gathering.
A rustic verse recounts Jesus near the Jordan where children approach the Master. He gathers them on his knee and blesses their simple faith, urging purity like that of a child. The poet reflects on drawing Heavenward and keeping feet on heavenly paths.
On May 29 the Conciliation Council in Timara settled a dispute between the General Labourers Union and employers. New rates: tunnel men 1s 6d, timber work on sinking shafts 1s 6d, tunnel men clay tunnelling 1s 8d, derricks or scaffolding 1s 8d, all other labour 1s 8d per hour. Christchurch builders and contractors labourers and local bodies accept the rates and the existing award terms with minor Timaru and Canterbury adjustments.
Canterbury slaughter industry dispute heads to Conciliation Council on June 18 at 10 am. The union seeks specific work hours, smokos, eight-hour day with paid waiting time, and detailed pay rates for sheep, lambs, pigs, bulls, calves, and skinning. Holidays listed include New Year, Good Friday, and Easter among others. Learner ratios capped at one per eight slaughtermen.
A comparison shows the union’s principal requests largely mirror current conditions. The main variance is the union’s demand to restrict the number of learners employed, while existing conditions impose no numerical limit.
Mr William Murray general manager of Christ church Text Company said the Union’s new demands were only just brought to his attention. Later he noted the Union’s citation had arrived but he could not discuss the proposals at this time.
Wellington reports 1912-18 gross old age pension payments at 415,760 pounds with net 397,069 after refunds and Endowment Fund credit. Claims numbered 2,440 filed, 2,066 granted. 1,557 died, 635 cancelled due to conversion to military pensions. Widows pensions total 29,114 pounds from 660 claims. military claims 791 lodged, 585 granted. Prospective liability for the current year exceeds 20,000 pounds.
In the latest models the bust is low and full, with flexible corsetting above the waist. The result is the newest figure fashion offering perfect comfort with figure clearance.
A suggested plan to unite freezing works, slaughtermen, and fel lmongers employees into one union has collapsed. The Slaughtermen and Fellmongers unions opposed the move, while the Freezing Works Employees Union plans to discuss it at a weekend meeting amid fears the new union would tilt control to slaughtermen.
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