OTAHUHU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 365, 5 April 1918, Page 3

OTAHUHU.

(See also page 1.) SERVICES APPRECIATED. Recognising the excellent work done by Mr A. J. Wildman as Chairman of the Entertainment Committee in connection with the recent Carnival his fellow members of that Committee arranged a social in his honour at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday of last week. During the evening Mr Wildman was presented with an illuminated address as a memento of appreciation of his services. Mr A. Ross, in making the presentation, referred to the many good qualities of Mr Wildman. In returning thanks, Mr Wildman expressed the pleasure he had had at being associated with them in connection with the Carnival and the address, he said, would remind him of such pleasant associations. A convivial evening was spent, the following; programme being carried through, viz : Song, " Better Bide A'wee," Mr J. Gillies ; toast, Patriotic Committee, proposed by Mr Camachan replied to by Mr R. H. Moss; song, " Facing the Ballroom Floor," Mr F. Woods; duet, Messn Woods and Apps ; song, " The Larboard Watch," Mr E. Ashcroft; toast, " Our Boys at the Front," proposed by Mr J. Gillies and responded to by Mr Wildman ; song, " The Swanny River," Mr A. Ross ; toast, " The Ladies," proposed by Mr F. Gibson and responded to by Mr F. Philpott; song. " The Old Church Choir," Mr Gillies.

Constable R. H. Moss, of Otahuhua, who was spending his holiday at Raetihi during the time the bush fires in the King Country were raging, and who assisted in allieviating the suffering caused by ravages of the fire, returned home when he found it necessary to consult his doctor. As a result he was ordered to the hospital which he entered yesterday. It is thought that whilst lifting in the King Country he overstrained himself.

The Anglican Church Sunday School picnic was held at Whyte'sfarm, Mangere, whence the scholars and friends were conveyed in vehicles by Messrs Andrew and Andrew. Although the weather in the afternoon was somewhat threatening an enjoyable time was spent.

The many friends of Mr A. Hudson, of Golf Avenue, will be sorry to learn that he met with a somewhat serious accident to his hand whilst engaged in his garden. He consulted Dr McDonald, who treated the injured hand. It will be necessary for Mr Hudson to be absent from business for a few days. A well known local resident passed away at an advanced age on Wednesday last in the person of Mr J. Jacobs, of Panmure road. It is understood that most of the present members of the School Committee will offer themselves for re-election except Mr E. West who, for health reasons, has decided to resign. The election takes place at the Householders' meeting on Monday, the 22nd inst.