FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 December 1938, Page 9

FEATHERSTON

BOY SCOUT TROOP. AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL. (“Times-Age” Special.) The old English name for Christmas, that is, Yuletide, meaning “noise time,” seems very applicable when describing the social evening held last Thursaaj' night in the Scout Den by '■he Featherston Boy Scout Troop. It was perhaps one of the noisiest, happiest, and j oiliest evenings ever held by the local troop. Parents and friends roll-, ed up in full force and these, supplemented by some 30 odd Girl Guides and Cubs, soon formed a happy and gay crowd. The function commenced with games between the Scouts and Guides on the green outside the Den. Later a few more games were held inside and then came the usual Scout campfire. This, it was agreed, formed the best part of the entertainment. Before the campfire was commenced, the Galbraith Memorial Cup was presented by the Rev J. T. Holland to the Wood Pigeon patrol under P.L. G. Fellingham. This win reflects great credit on the boys of this patrol as the marks are based on attendance, dress, and good behaviour. This patrol obtained marks totalling 2439 out of a possible 3200. The campfire programme included many new stunts, songs and yells which hitherto had not been given at previous campfires. A mouth-organ solo by Patrol Leader Lewis Robinson was splendidly rendered and greatly appreciated. A presentation of two “strawberry boxes” was made to Group-Scoutmaster Halpin and PatrolLeader George Fellingham, both of whom, in a. few weeks time, ■ will be on their way to the Sydney Jamboree. Mr Halpin was also the recipient of a wristlet watch in appreciation of his services in the troop, and Patrol Leader Fellingham received a compass together with Ihe wish that he would have an enjoyable time at the jamboree. Mr Halpin and P.L. Fellingham suitably replied. A few more stunts and songs, supper, a short speech by the Scoutmaster, and 'he singing of “Taps” and “God Save the King” brought the gathering to a close. The Scoutmaster and Troop desire to thank all those friends and parents who helped to make the function a fitting finale to the activities of the Troop for this year. The Troop also sends the season’s greetings to all other Wairarapa Scouts. Power to be Cut Off. On Monday the Wairarapa Electric Power Board will cut off the power in the Featherston and the surrounding country districts, including the main Featherston-Martiriborough road and Tawaha, from 6.15 p.m. till 6.30 p.m., and on Tuesday from 12.15 a.m. till 12.45 a.m. Fancy Dress Dance. A children’s fancy dress dance was held at South Featherston on Thursday night, and was a decided success. The programme was as follows:— Grand March (Seniors); Grand Old Duke of York (Juniors); song by Seniors (“Ye Banks and Braes”); poetry by Juniors (“Ten Little Mice”), (“Wee Willie Winkie”); Senior boys, (“Suds the Barber’s Boy”); dance by Juniors (“Pop Goes the Weasles”); trio by Norma, Tressa and Joy Gundersen (piano); dance by Seniors (“Goddesses”) ;. poetry by the Juniors (“The Ferryman,” “The Lost Kitten” and “The Pussy Cat”);, item by Colin and Clive Thorpe; poetry by Seniors (“A Consecration”); dance by Juniors (How do you do my Partner); dance by Seniors (“Ruffty Tuffty”); poetry by Juniors (“The Secret,” “The Kitten’s in the Dairy,’’and “Apple Dumplings”); step dance, Clive and Colin Thorne; song by Seniors (“Little Boy Blue”); dance by Seniors (“If all the World were Paper”); dance by Juniors (“Will you Please be my Partner”); song by Seniors (“Pokare Kare Ana”).

Father Christmas later arrived and distributed presents to the children. The gathering concluded with supper and a dance. Personal. Nurse Twentymen who has been spending her holidays in the North and South Island, has resumed her duties in Featherston. Miss Olive Stansell, of Lower Hutt, has been appointed assistant teacher at Kahautara. Mr K. (Pop) Simmonds, well known as an amateur wrestler, was presented with a mantel clock in view of his approaching marriage, by Mr A. McLeod, president, who, with the members of the Featherston Wrestling Club, journeyed out to Mr Simmonds’s home at South Featherston and spent a pleasant hour in song and story. Wairarapa Races. Excellent nominations have been received by the Wairarapa Racing Club for the Christmas meeting. The race for the cup has drawn some of the best horses in commission. The stake money is worth £6OO. There is an average of over 26 to each race. Given fine weather the club should experience the best meeting it has ever had.