ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 October 1918, Page 3

ELTHAM.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Eltliam, Oct. 25. There is a possibility ot a combined Friendly Societies' picnic being held on Boxing Day, and the picnic may lead to something more comprehensive as the years go by At the .School Committee meeting on Wednesday, the chairman (Mr. Bridger) presiding, it was stated that the school now possessed a credit balance of £OG, which is decidedly satisfactory, bearing in mind the heavy expenditure .the committee has. in common with other similar bodies, to contend with. Application

was made to the Borough Council for a nietnre benefit, and it was exnected this would be granted during November. Several innovations to amuse and instruct the scholars during nlay bour's are to be procured, and include basket balls, see-saws, etc.

The Eltliam soldiers arriving on Toesday night were given n. honrfv welcome liome by the Mayor O.U: Crump). Tf. made one believe 'n old times again to s».e the familiar faces of Sapper Dick, Sergeant, A. McLcod, and Private Velvin in our midst nTain.

After a lapse of nearlv two vearc, there is everv likelihood of the Eltliam Brass Band being heard out, once more. ftri TV'ednesdav evening the attendance ■of old nkvers was rerv satisfectorv. K> loss than ?(! ev-members had "one to the, front, an'i two were slecpin? the l"ng sleep. TTones are cxnressed that, the band will soon have a membership of