EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 July 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MONTHLY MEETINGS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Eketahuna Women’s Institute was held in the Anglican Schoolroom on Thursday. Mrs D. Fraser presiding over a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the singing of the National Anthem, "The Ode to Friendship,” and the Prayer for Peace. Two new members, Mesdames Sturgin and Gaskin, were welcomed. The motto for the month was "A good wife makes a good husband.” The roll call was: “Something tasty for tea and how’ to make it.” An interesting demonstration on “Tatting” was given by Mrs Drysdale, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A competition, sea-grass stools, was judged by Mrs Baucke and Mrs Lowes, who awarded the prizes as follows: Mrs Fraser 1, Mrs Schormann 2 and Mrs Tolley 3. There were ten entries. There were 26 entries for the buttonhole competition and this was-won by Mrs Fraser, with Mrs Baucke second, and Mrs Albrechtsen third. The hostesses were Mesdames Baucke and Horton and Miss A. Schormann. The singing of the New Zealand National Anthem concluded a most enjoyable meeting. NIREAHA MEETING. Mrs K. Perry, vice-president, presided over an excellent attendance at the July meeting of the Nireaha Women’s Institute. The meeting opened with the “Ode to Friendship" and the Prayer for Peace. Mrs J. P. Petersen acted as secretary in the unavoidable absence of Mrs P. Wilkin. Two new members, Mrs A. Golder and Miss N. Shannon, were accorded a warm welcome. It was decided to hold the annual birthday party on July 26 and this will take the form of an fancy dress dance for both children and adults. A competition for a felt shopping bag donated by Mrs J. Hawkins, was commenced and will be finalised at a later date. The Rev L. Ives was the speaker for the afternoon, and he gave a very interesting talk on the historic churches of Scotland. On the motion of Mrs Perry, Mr Ives received a hearty vote of thanks. The competitions resulted as follows: • —3 eggless biscuits, Mrs J. Hawkins 1. Mrs J. P. Peterson 2. Mrs W. Drysdale 3. Laundered serviette, Mrs W. Drysdale 1, Miss Betty Drysdale 2, Mrs J. Hawkins 3. Best bloom, Mrs J. Hawkins 1 and 2, Mrs W. Drysdale 3. Mesdames A. Golder and M. Stewart were the judges. The hostesses were Mesdames S. Blewett and B. Drysdale who dispensed an enjoyable afternoon tea. HAMUA MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Hamua Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs Hobbs presided over a good attendance of members A very interesting talk was given by Mrs Paterson on her experiences in England at the time war was declared and after. The competitions for the month resulted as follows:—Best bloom:—Mrs Hobbs 1, Miss McLauglin 2; shortbread (four pieces), Mrs Davies 1, Mrs Hobos 2. The hostesses for the meeting were Mrs R. J. Smith and Miss F. Smith. COUNTY ROADS ENGINEER’S REPORT. Al the monthly meeting of the Eketahuna County Council the engineer, Mr W. C. Duffield, reported inter alia, as follows concerning ■ county roads: West Riding—South No. 2 road: The lower half was heavily graded and at date some 260 c. yds of crushed metal have been run out. Although funds do not permit of metalling the road

throughout, it is hoped during this crushing season to deal with the worst sections. Repairs were carried out to a small bridge. Morgan’s Road: This was very weak, was heavily graded, and for the .greater part of its length given a coat of crushed metal. Mangaraupui Road: The section from the factory to the Atea junction was cleaned of' side growth, heavily scarified and reshaped. The road over this section is weak and will receive crushed metal shortly. Hare's and Parkville Central roads were patched during the period. East Riding: The old coach road was heavily graded throughout to improve its drainage. The filling over the culvert in the big bend partially subsided on one side. This was made good, as was a small washout nearby. The filling referred to has apparently given trouble for some years past. It would be a very expensive proposition to replace the culvert and it would appear that the amount of use the road gets would not justify this. Alfrcdton Riding: Waihoki.—The road was heavily graded throughout and the water-tables were ploughed out over the whole length of some five miles. When it settles clown the road should keep in fair order for some time. On Wright’s Road a 3ft diameter pipe culvert was washed out during the month. The culvert was relaid in a new position and some filling placed to make good the washout. Reid’s Road was also heavily graded, the edges cut back and new water-tables cut throughout. On Saunders Road willows were planted in several places to protect the road. RUGBY FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S RESULTS. The following are the results of Rugby matches played under the juris-

diction of the Bush Rugby Union on Saturday:— Senior. Woodville 3, Konini 0. Mangatainoka 28, Hukanui 10. Hamua 9, Nireaha 5. | Third Grade. Pahiatua 28, Eketahuna 0. Mangatainoka 6. Athletic 3. Woodville 15, Nireaha 0. BABY CARNIVAL ENJOYABLE DANCE. A very enjoyable dance in aid of the Civil Service candidate in the Baby Carnival was held in the Odd Fellows’ Hall when there was a good attendance. Excellent music was provided by Keith Marenzi’s Band. The M’s.C. were Messrs V. Wimsett and R. Mountjoy. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs D. Fraser and Mr Max Fraser. A home-made supper was dispensed by the ladies’ committee.