EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 June 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

SCOUTS & CUBS FIFTH BIRTHDAY PARTY. (“Times-Age” Special.) That the Boy Scouts and Cub movements in Eketahuna enjoy the support of residents of both town and district was amply demonstrated last night when a large .crowd attended the joint Scout and Cubs’ fifth birthday party in the Odd Fellows’ Hall. Included among the visitors were Messrs N. C. C. Shepherd (District Commissioner). J. Halpin (District Scoutmaster) and Cooksey (Littlejohn) Dominion Commissioner for Training) and Misses McTaggart (District Cubmaster) and Gregor (Assistant Cubmaster). The time passed very pleasantly, the Cubs and Scouts entertaining with short plays which were very creditably performed. The proceedings opened with the Scouts giving a haka in honour of the visiting Commissioners.

Mr R. Payne, chairman of the local Scout Committee, in welcoming those present, said that it was most gratifying to see so many residents present, this fact giving the committee fresh heart to carry on their good work. Three new recruits were invested, the ceremony being performed by Scoutmaster A. H. Gray. The Cubs had charge of the first portion of the programme which included a sketch entitled “Roast Pig,” which was much appreciated. The presentation of first-class badges was then made by Scoutmaster Gray to Troop Leader J. Curry and Scout R. Hornblow. Service Stars were handed to the following Scouts: J. Curry, lan Pocock, B. Brookes, D. Golder, A. Golder, L. Humphries, R. Humphries. E. Preston, K. Doney, R. Hornblow, E. Drysdale, K. Edwards. R. Rogers. Included in the Scouts’ portion of the entertainment was a farce entitled “Ruination,” and a play "Nothing Ever Happens,” both these items being cleverly performed. During the evening addresses were given by Messrs N. C. C. Shepherd and Cooksey, the- latter providing much useful advice to the boys and adults alike. Both speakers were accorded hearty votes of thanks.

A home-made supper was handed round by the Cubs and Scouts. Mesdames R. Galagher and J. Tolley were in charge of the supper arrangements. The two birthday cakes were then brought forward, each of which were adorned with five candles. The Cubs’ cake was lit by the oldest Cub, George Waterreus, and extinguished by the youngest, John Ward. The candles on the Scouts’ cake were extinguished by John Dawson. The cakes were made by Mesdames R. Gallagher (Scouts) and D. Fraser (Cubs) respectively. The cakes had been artistically iced by Miss Grace Gallagher. A most enjoyable gathering was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.

WEDDING BROWNE—HOOPER. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday afternoon last at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Eketahuna. when Myra Gertrude, third daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Hooper, Stanley Street. Eketahuna. was married to Henry Thomas Bradley Browne, only son of Mrs Binning (Wellington), and the late Mr I. C. Browne, The Rev L. Ives was t’.i* officiating clergyman, and Miss M. Wilson presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of ivory embossed chenille, cut on simple lines, the skirt forming a slight train. The beautiful embroidered veil (kindly lent by a friend) was held with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, asparagus and maidenhair fern.

The bridesmaid, Miss Phyllis Hooper, sister of the bride, wore a frock of Copenhagen blue lace, finished with a cyclamen sash, silver headdress and shoes. Her bouquet consisted of cyclamen chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alan Burley, of Wellington. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mrs Hooper, received the guests attired in a frock of violet coloured sheer, and carried a posy to tone. On leaving the chuch the bride was presented with a silver horse shoe by her little nephew. Milward Mathews. The wedding cake which had been beautifully iced by Mrs J. Chew, held pride of place in the reception room, which had been lavishly decorated with beautiful chrysanthemums.

The usual toasts were honoured, after which Mr and Mrs Browne left for the north, the boride travelling in a frock of saxe blue with accessories to tone.

A large number of presents, including cheques, were received.

Mr and Mrs Browne’s future home will be at Trentham.

Included among the guests were Mrs P. Dantes (Napier), Mr and Mrs A. C. Vowell (Woodville). Mr and Mrs M. Voilich (Wellington), Mrs J. Chew (Johnsonville), Mr and Mrs M. Drysdale (Wanganui). Personal Items. Mr and Mrs H. Ward and daughter, Te Aroha. are the guests of the former’s niece. Mrs R. Gallagher, Liverpool House. Mr and Mrs C. T. Richardson, Ohaupo,- were recent visitors to Eketahuna, being the guests of Mrs F. Hooper, Stanley Street. Rugby Football. The following are the additional results of matches played in the Bush Rugby Union's competitions on Saturday: —Seniors. Woodville 17. Pahiatua 0. Third grade: Mangatainoka 6. Pahiatua 3: Athletic G, beat Woodville 0.