DRURY

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 239, 5 January 1917, Page 4

DRURY

On Friday night last a most enjoyable time was spent by the great assembly of patriotic people who met in the Drury Hall to bid God Speed to "the boys" from the district who were on final leave before proceeding to the battlefields of Europe. The assembly was presided over by Mr W. G. Glasson in an able manner and with tact and ability. His speech was also a masterly piece of well-reasoned patriotic fervour, whilst the other speech maker, Mr A. Sutherland, was also listened to with rapt attention, and was heartily applauded for the sentiments expressed. The guests of the evening were Privates R. Grant, 0. Sutherland, A. Sutherland, J. Perry, M. Mahon, A. Reid, 0. Bruce, A. Bussell, J. Whitford, F. Parker, K. Walker, C P. Thompson, J. Kettle and A. Batty. Several of the khakicltt'! :oys briefly fhaijJfSa me iaui-"

I -j;. > 'ommittee for the pleasant ev •:.ug provided for thotn. The vocal part of the programme was in the capable hands of Mrs Lodge, Misses McPherson, Mellsom, Kerr and Master Trevor Lodge. Miss McPherson, who came all the way from Auckland to assist, and who is deservedly a prime favourite with Druryites, and Miss Mellsom, of Papakura, are vocalists of a high order of merit. Mrs Lodge was in her element as accompanist. The lovers of dancing found the large hall totally inadequate for the numbers assembled, and the floor was such a scene of animation as has seldom been seen in Drury. The M C 's, Messrs Tootnan and Appleby, were the right men for the job, and the same remark applies to Messrs Cossey and Morgan, who supplied the music for dancing. The usual tine supper, which was from the clever caterers, Messrs J. and J. Rugg, was partaken of by all and was thoroughly enjoyed. The many ladies who volunteered their help to the committee deserve high praise. The success of such functions as these largely depend on the committee, an the Patriotic Committee in Drury work unanimously to give a good time to all and sundry who attend their gatherings. The very energetic secretary, Mr W. Tooman, should be highly gratified at the success that his efforts attained. A meed of praise is also due among others to Mr T. Brooks, and his work should not he allowed to pass without mention, for he it was who helped so much to make the evening so enjoyable to all.

The Ladies' Patriotic League held their last meeting for the year on the last Thursday in 1916. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs T. Brooks, and the under-mentioned goods were handed in to the League : Sox—Mrs Strong, 8 pairs; Mrs Barclay, 4 pairs; Mrs Jonn Blake 3; Mesdames L Hill and McMurtrie, 2 pairs; Mesdames W. Bremner, J, Wall, Glasson, senr., 1 pair each; Misses Appleby 3 pairs, Barnes and Gird wood 1 pair each. Mrs J. Dickson a Balaclava caps. Mrs McNaughton 6 pairs bed sox.