GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 June 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS INTERESTING ADDRESS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Greytown League of Mothers was held in the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs Bull (president) occupied the chair. Several apologies for absence were received. An admission service was held. Mesdames F. Best. Dickens, and Gayler being admitted as members.

Mrs T. Orr gave the thought for the month. Mrs Bull expressed regret at losing Mrs Orr as a member, as she was leaving the district The Glee Choir sang two glees, “Water Lilies” arid "Lo. the Morn.” Mrs Farley contributed a song. "Bless This House."

In an address on careers for boys Mr Shedden said that preparation for a career was of the utmost importance. “The boy" was the central figure, but the parents and teacher always had duties to perform by co-operating tc the fullest extent for the ultimate benefit of the child. He urged parents to consult with the teacher not only at the end of the primary school term but also regularly during progress through the lower classes. Mr Shedden gave an outline of the work entailed by the teachers and how the interest and activities of the child in all branches of school work indicated generally where his energies should be directed. He further detailed how the school made certain by co-opera-tion with parents and the child the course of study in the secondary department that would give the maximum assistance in his search of a career. The importance of an aim in life was stressed, so that the child having a definite object in view would be able to work with more concentration and with a sincerity of purpose. Finally he expressed the conviction that the young men of today who had relinquished their careers to devote thenenergies to carrying the war to a successful conclusion, would uphold the good name of the Dominion, and he hoped that before long they would again be able to take their part in civil life.

Mrs Bull thanked Mesdames Ross and A. Nichols for preparing the room. The speaker for next month is to be Miss Barnitt, Matron of the Masterton Hospital, her subject being, “The Home Nursing of Measles.” Members of the Greytown Red Cross are to be guests of the League for the afternoon.

The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames O'Neale, York, Orr and Maddison.

The meeting closed with the singing' of a hymn and the National Anthem.

FIRE BRIGADE

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade , was held on Monday evening. Superintendent J. Wood presided over a good attendance. The annual report stated that during the past year the only calls received were to grass fires. The present membership of the brigade is seventeen, there being three vacancies. The balance sheet showed that honorary members’ subscriptions had declined to the extent of £5. The Grey town Borough Council had made a grant of £3O and the Grey town Trust £20.. Four hundred feet of new hose had been ordered early in the year, but so far no word had been received when it would arrive. The officers elected for the ensuing year were as follow: Superintendent, Mr J. Wood; deputy superintendent, Mr H. W. Wood; secretary, Mr H. G. Carter; foreman, Mr B. Workman; station officer, Mr G. Gray: first motorman, Mr W. Humphries; second motorman, Mr D. James; third motorman. Mr H. Gray; treasurer. Mr H. W. Wood; auditors. Messrs H. J. Nightingale and J. F. Wallis. School Games. The Martinborough District High School journeyed to Greytown yesterday afternoon and played a series of games. In basketball Martinborough A beat Greytown A 16-7 and MartmborOugh B beat Greytown B 7-4. The rugby game was fairly even, the final score being Martinborough 9. Greytown 8. Pre-Wedding Party. There was a large attendance at the Odd Fellows’ Hall on Monday evening . when Miss Sylvia Gray was the guest of honour. The time was spent in dancing, and musical items were contributed by Mrs H. J. Farley. During the evening the M.C.. Mr H. Bockett called upon Miss Gray to open the many parcels brought by friends. Mr J. Bowman expressed the thanks of Miss Gray for the many gifts received. The Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss S. Gray and Mr R. Burch, and the statue waltz, by Miss D. Bennett and Mr I. Hood. An enjoyable gathering closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.