GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 March 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

PATRIOTIC FUND Y.M.C.A.-SALVATION ARMY APPEAL. ("Times-Age" Special.) There was an attendance of about 20 at a meeting in the Town Hall, Greytown, last evening to launch the Y.M.-C.A.-Salvation Army campaign to raise funds for the National Patriotic Fund. The Mayor, Mr A. W. Horton, presided. In introducing the speakers. Mr Horton outlined the objects of the appeal. Mr H. H. Daniell, of Masterton, recalled that in the early part of the last war it was realised that there was a great work to be done in the supply of extra comforts for our soldiers and sailors. The Wairarapa had so far done its part well in the supply of recruits for the forces, but the response for patriotic funds had not been so successful. He thought that this was perhaps due to the fact that our troops had not. yet been in action and the public did not yet fully realise its responsibilities in this direction. The drive for funds would commence on March 9 and would continue until March 16. Mr Daniell concluded by stating that this was a time for united effort to do their utmost for the campaign..

After a full discussion the meeting approved the appeal and requested the local Citizens’ Patriotic Committee to carry on with the appeal. This committee is to meet on Tuesday evening. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Daniell and G. Masters for the information given. Personal. Mr and Mrs Yardley, who have been visiting the South Island, have returned to Greytown. Pre-Wedding Party. A kitchen evening party was held in the Fire Brigade Hall last evening, the guest of honour being Miss Betty Burden. The music was supplied by Messrs Mitchell and T. Te Tau, and extras were played by Messrs Boyd and Drysdale. At the. supper interval Mr Mitchell, on behalf of those present, asked Miss Burden to accept the gifts with the best wishes of her many friends. On behalf of Miss Burden, Mr D. Nelson expressed thanks for the .many fine gifts and good wishes. The hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Allen , Harris and McKay and Misses J. McKay, P. Allen and A. Olsen. The Monte Carlo competition was won by Miss T. Bennett and Mr R. Burch. The party concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. Bowling. In the Trotman Cup competition, C. W. Brown beat H. B. Wallace 1 up on the 21 st head. At a committee meeting of the Greytown Bowling Club held last evening it was decided to close the green at the end of March. The renewing of the boxing was left in the hands of Messrs Nelson and Burden.