EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 May 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

FAREWELL GATHERING

(“Times-Age” Special.)

The Newman Hall was comfortably filled on Saturday night, the occasion being the farewell social tendered to Miss L. Edwards, who has been in charge of the Newman School for the past three years. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Messrs D. Thompson and V. Liardet, extras being kindly contributed by Mrs R. Giles. Mr R. Cooper filled 'the position of M.C. During an interval Mesdamefj A. Gyde and R. Cooper contributed a monologue for which they received well-merited applause. Another much appreciated item was a song rendered by Noeline Giles, Verna and Coarie Cooper. The supper arrangements were in the hands of the ladies and their efforts were fully appreciated by the dancers who did full justice to the delicious fare provided. After supper the chairman of the School Committee, on behalf of the parents, asked Miss Edwards to accept a travelling rug as a token of esteem. He expressed regret that the time had arrived to say farewell to her. During her sojourn in the district Miss Edwards had endeared herself not only to her pupils but also to the parents by her willingness at all times to help and the many kindly actions performed by her. His committee appreciated her loyalty and the manner she had conducted the school while she had been in charge. In conclusion Mr Cooper voiced the hope that Miss Edwards would be happy in her retirement. Miss Edwards also was the recipient of a pair of crystal vases from the pupils. Musical honours were accorded Miss Edwards who briefly returned thanks for the gifts and the kind wishes that had accompanied them. Dancing was kept up till midnight when the gathering terminated with Ihe singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” FIRE BRIGADE MONTHLY MEETING. Superintendent H. Rogers presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Eketahuna Fire Brigade held last night. A letter of thanks was received from the Prime Minister in connection with Ihe sympathy extended by the brigade in the death of the late Mr M. J. Savage. A letter of appreciation was received from the Mayor of Petone in connection with the conduct of visiting firemen at the recent conference and demonstration. An invitation to attend its annual reunion was received from the Carterton Brigade, and it was decided that the brigade be represented at the gathering. Accounts amounting to £3 2s 5d were passed for payment. It was decided to challenge the Pa-i hiatua Brigade to a burlesque game of football on May 25, the game to be a curtain-raiser to a more serious encounter. Fireman M. Carter was granted a further month’s leave of absence. A presentation of a three-year membership certificate was made to Fireman H. Gyde. LADIES’ GOLF CLUB DRAW FOR SATURDAY. The following is the draw for the L.G.U. medal round to be played on Saturday afternoon commencing at 1.30 p.m.:—Miss E. Simmers v. Miss W. Dickson; Mrs Henderson v. Mrs J. Berney; Miss P. O’Regan v. Mrs /W. Simpson; Miss H. Fraser v. Miss Angus; Mrs Fraser v. Mrs P. Page: Mrs R. Dickson v. Miss K. Herbert; Mrs Higginson v. Miss Greathead; Mrs McBride v. Miss A. Simmers; Miss E. O’Donnell v. Miss L. McCowan; Mrs Anderson a bye. Anyone unable to play is asked to ring Miss W. Dickson (phone 152). WOMEN’S INSTITUTE NIREAHA MEETING.’ Mrs U. Terry, president, presided over an excellent attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Nireaha Women’s Institute held yesterday. The proceedings opened with the Ode to Friendship and this was followed by a prayer for peace. It was decided to hold the usual children’s fancy dress dance this year to celebrate the Institute’s birthday which falls on July 12. The secretary, Mrs P. Wilkin, gave an interesting report on the business conducted at the Bush Federation’s meeting held at Woodville recently. On the motion of Mrs Terry, the secretary received a hearty vote of thanks for hei- able report. It was decided to forward a quantity of wool to relatives of Air Force members. Individual members also signified their intention of knitting comforts for airmen. Mrs Terry, on behalf of the members, presented Miss I. Spring, whose marriage will take place shortly, with a gift for her new home. Miss Spring suitably acknowledged the gift and good wishes. A demonstration of smocking was given by Miss Spring and was followed with keen interest. The Roll Call. “A passage from, and the author of. a book I have read,” helped to pass an interesting half hour. The Institute’s potato competition was won by Mrs F. Hanson who had a return of 381bs. from three seed. The total weight for the five entries was 131 lbs. The winners of the month’s compe--1 itions were as follow: —Date loaf, Mrs J. O’Neil. 1; Mrs J. Drysdale, 2; Mrs W. Drysdale, 3. Something new from something old: Mrs U. Terry (felt handbag), 1; Mrs F. Hanson (child’s frock), 2; Mrs G. Brown (child's frock), 3. Best bloom: Mrs V. Terry, 1; Mrs F. Hanson, 2; Mrs P. Wilkin, 3. The hostesses for the afternon were Mesdames J. and W. Drysdale. Personal Items. Mrs J. P. Petersen, Atea, is visiting Pahiatua. Mr and Mrs E. Barr, Palmerston North, and Mrs J. Nicholls, Milton, were recent guests of Mrs P. Wilkin, Atea. Miss E. Neiderer is the guest of Mrs F. Hooper, Stanley Street. Miss M. Wilson, Stanley Street, is visiting Wellington. Miss Grant, Alfredton, is spending the school vacation at Dunedin.

Accident to Child. The infant son of Mr and Mrs L. Cadwallader, Nireaha, met with a painful accident on Monday when he caught, his hand in a water pump at the milking shed. He was admitted to the Pahiatua Hospital where it was found necessary to remove a portion of the first finger of the left hand. Table Tennis Club. The Eketahuna Table Tennis Club will hold a “club night" in the Odd Fellows Hall. Eketahuna. on Thursday, commencing at 7.30 o’clock.