PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 October 1940, Page 7

PIRINOA

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED. (“Times-Age” Special.) On Saturday evening a surprise party of nearly forty friends from various parts of the district paid a surprise visit to the home of Mr and Mrs W. Hill. Bush Gully, Hinakura, in connection with their silver wedding anniversary. Music, competitions and games were indulged in. On the arrival of the party, Mrs Hill was presented with a beautiful posy, the handiwork of Mrs Duncan Morrison, “The Peninsula.” During the evening Mr E. Ennis, on behalf of the party, presented Mr and Mrs Hill with a handsome oak chiming clock, which was appropriately inscribed, as a token of esteem. The gift was accompanied by the singing of "They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Mr Hill thanked the donors most sincerely for their splendid gift, which Mrs Hill and he himself would treasure. He specially thanked the young people who were responsible for the movement which led to the pleasant surprise that evening. Dancing was indulged in to the music supplied by Miss Joyce Grant, extras being played by Miss Kathleen Hill and Mr D. McMillan (mandolin). Following a supper, the cake, decorated with silver bells, was cut by Mr and Mrs Hill, each guest being the recipient of a piece. Mr and Mrs Hill have been residents of Hinakura for many years. After returning from the Great War, Mr Hill took over the managership of the Bush Gully Station in 1919 and except for an absence of six years, when he was manager of the Tauanui Estate, Pirinoa, has resided there ever since.

Sunday, being the actual date of the 25th anniversary of their wedding, Mr and Mrs Hill and family entertained at dinner a large number of friends, some of whom had been present at their wedding. The beautiful table linen used for this occasion was the wedding gift of Mrs Hill’s parents. Mr and Mrs Hill were the recipients of many beautiful gifts and congratulatory messages. During their stay in this district, Mr and Mrs Hill were exceedingly popular and generally associated themselves with the social and other activities in the district. Mr Hill was a particularly valuable member of the local Hall Committee. Personal Items. Miss Betty Sutton is the guest of Mrs W. Hill, Hinakura. Mrs L. Piwari is an inmate of the Greytown Hospital. Mr R. McDonald, who has been visiting relatives in the Levin district, has returned home. A farewell social was tendered recently to Alf Grigg by a number’ of his friends. Mr Grigg will enter camp with the Fourth Reinforcements. Mr and Mrs Jefferson have returned to Invercargill. The many local friends of Mr George Elliott, of Wellington, will be pleased to know that he is progressing favourably from his recent severe illness. Mr S. Thomas, who was recently laid aside with influenza, has resumed his duties at the local post office. Messrs Blackburn and Latta, officers under the Native Development Scheme, were visitors to this district during the week. Mr A. Hawthorn has returned to Masterton. Patriotic Efforts. It is expected that as a result of the efforts of the various Green and Gold balls committees held under the auspices of the Mutual Improvement Associations throughout the North Island a sum of approximately £6OO will be* remitted to the headquarters at Auckland of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) for transmission to the Government for patriotic purposes. There are still two more functions to be held. At a meeting of the local committee Mr P. Macdonald presided. The secretary (Mr S. Thomas) submitted the balance sheet of the last two dances held for patriotic purposes, which was considered very satisfactory. A sum of £4 had been remitted to Martinborough as a contribution to the fund for providing Christmas parcels for soldiers overseas.

The secretary also reported that he had received several donations from residents of the district.