FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 May 1940, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

RED CROSS SOCIETY A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. (“Times-Age" Special.) The annual report, of the Featherston Sub-centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society states inter alia: -We have fifty-three financial members, while Kahatura-Pahautea branch has twenty-seven, making the total number eighty. The finances of the sub-centre are in a sound position, there being a satisfactory credit balance. Owing to the outbreak of war the activities of the branch have been greater than in peace time. In July first-aid classes were commenced, and 28 sat for the examination, all passing. After the examination classes in home nursing commenced. Nineteen .members sat. and the same gratifying results were obtained. Classes are now being held for sanitation and hygiene. Captain Galloway, Dominion Secretary, paid a visit to the branch and gave a comprehensive address on the history of the Red Cross movement. We are indebted to the scouts for allowing us to combine with them in farewelling Mr. Harry Piper, who is now overseas. Owing to the generosity of the residents the branch has been able to purchase wool and material to meet the requirements for those anxious to knit and sew for the sick and wounded. The excellent response to any appeal made by the branch, financially or otherwise, says milch for residents of Featherston and surrounding districts. Much knitting and sewing has been done by ladies of Kahutara, Pihautea and Western. Lake, while the people of Cross Creek have given the branch excellent financial support, for which the branch sincerely thanks them. The following articles have been packed and sent to headquarters:—s7 pairs socks, 29 pairs pyjamas, 13 balaclavas. 9 scarves. 4 pairs bedsocks, 6 caps, 1 hot water bag cover; also old linen and clothes for Finnish refugees. We are grateful to Mr. Johnston for his tion of forms for the society’s rooms. The branch owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. G. S. Sharp for his untiring work for the society and also to other lecturers, the examiners, supervisors, the local school committee for use of the high school for examination purposes, and to the auditor. NEW METHODIST MINISTER A WELCOME SOCIAL. A “welcome' 'social was given on Tuesday night in the Methodist Hall, to the new Methodist minister and his wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Mayson. Mr. Fred Clarke welcomed the guests. The time was spent in games and competitions. Miss Dunton and Mr. F. Clarke contributed musical items. Supper was provided. W.E.A. MR KILSBY APPOINTED LEADER. At the first W.E.A. meeting of the season held on Tuesday night Mr. A. S. Kilsby was appointed leader, and Mr. G. Hoby secretary. Mr. Richards, tutor-organiser for the W.E.A.. gave a very interesting talk on the tour he and his wife made on a tandem bicycle, through Europe and the East. At the conclusion of the meeting supper was served. Rainfall for April. The total rainfall in April was 4.96 inches. There were 18 wet days. The maximum fall was 1.42 inches on April 26. In April. 1939, there was 10 wet days, and the fall of rain was 4.32 inches. Vital Statistics.. The vital statistics for April are: — births. 5; deaths, 2; marriages, nil. Golf. The Stableford competition played by the ladies at Green Grove yesterday resulted as follows: —Mrs. Lovegrove, 33 points, 1 Mrs. Marshall. 31 points. 2; Mrs. R. Donald, 30 points. 3.