GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 May 1939, Page 7

GREYTOWN

RETURNED SOLDIERS. MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING. ("Times-Age” Special.) The Grey town branch of the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers’ Association held a committee meeting at Greytown last night. There were present Mr H. G. Carter (chairman), Messrs J. Herod, J. Barnard and R. Dyson. An apology for absence was received from Mr W. Hutchings. Mr E. Graham wrote resigning from the committee owing to his leaving the district. The secretary was instructed to thank Mr Gt'aham for his great help to the "Diggers” in the Wairarapa. The annual meeting of the branch was fixed for May' 25. The wind up party of the “Diggers’ Market” is to take place at Morison’s Bush on June 14. Miss Higginson was appointed the branch delegate to the Wairarapa Association at Masterton. The net result of the “Diggers’ Market” was reported at £l3O and this is to be placed in the Post Office account. Mr Ji W. Barnard was appointed auditor. Junior Rugby Team. The following will represent. Greytown juniors in a match against Featherston at Greytown on Saturday:—O’Neale, Field, Connolly, Montgomerie, Barge, Brunton, Knight, Spooner, Playle, Falconer, Goodin, McKenna, Woodley, Humphries, Gordon, Tucker, Morris. Funeral of Mr W. Hodge. There was a large attendance of veterans at the funeral of the late Mr W. Hodge, a South African War veteran, who was buried at Greytown yesterday. The Greytown branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was well represented and also the South African Veterans’ Association. Mr S. Fletcher, of Masterton, was present, as well as Mr Clarke, president of the Wellington South African Association. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack. The pallbearers ( were Messrs Hodge, Jnr., J. Williams, A. Montgomerie, G. Robinson, J. W. Barnard and S. Fletcher. The service- at the graveside was conducted by the Rev Canon Sykes and Mr J. J. Clarke, of the South African Veterans’ Association. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS. FATHERS’ NIGHT. "The May meeting of the League of Mothers took the form of a “fathers’ night,” when the husbands and wives assembled in the Parish Hall, Greytown, to listen to a very instructive address on “Boys,” given by Mr Brasted of the Y.M.C.A. The programme opened with the League hymn. Mrs Farley sang two songs, as did the Glee Choir. Mrs Bull, president, introduced the speaker. Mr Brasted’s wide experience of boy training enabled him to pass on to those present some valuable advice. He' said that boys from 14 to 17 years old were very often misunderstood by their parents. He said that the only way to get the best out of a boy was to gain his confidence, encourage him and occasionally give him a pat on the back. It was wonderful what a • little encouragement would do.

Mrs Bull thanked Mr Brasted at the close of his address, and called on the Rev Canon Sykes to say a few words. The Canon stated it had been a pleasure to listen to such a good address on boys. He said that a person like Mr Brasted, who had had such a wide experience of boys, was able to point out the way to control one’s own boy.

Mr H. Carter thanked Mr Brasted on behalf of the fathers. Supper was served, and the meeting was brought to a close with the singing of the League Hymn and the National Anthem. Golf Competitions. The following is the draw for the ladies for Saturday next for handicap purposes: —Seniors: Mrs Maddison v Mrs Jury; Mrs Balfour v Miss E. Gregor; Mrs Ward v Mrs Thompson; Mrs Horner v Miss Nix; Mrs Gold v Mrs Bunny. Intermediates: Miss B. Gregor v Miss Kiernan; Mrs Gregor v Mrs Ross; Miss M. Eccles v Mrs R. Ingley; Miss M. Wood v another. Juniors: Mrs Wiggins v Miss S. Stevens; Miss Wiggins v Mrs Nicholson; Miss J. Bouzaid v Miss P. Tully; Miss E. Thompson v another. Players are particularly requested to be off the first tee before 1 o’clock.

Poppy Day Sales. Poppy Day sales in Greytown this year brought in a sum of £l4 10s.