GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 October 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

RETURNED SOLDIERS MEETING OF COMMITTEE. (“Times-Age” Special.) The committee of the Greytown Branch of the Returned Soldiers Association held a meeting last night at the residence of Mr A. Nisbet, Kuratawhiti Street. There were present Messrs J. N. Herod (chairman), G. Robinson (secretary), S. C. Shedden (treasurer), R. Dyson, H. G. Carter, R. O’Neale. W. Hutchings. An apology for absence was received from Miss Higginson. The treasurer reported that the branch had nearly 60 financial members and that over 90 per cent had already paid their subscriptions for the current year. It was decided to hold the annual party just before Christmas. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter to Miss Higginson who is at present suffering from an attack of influenza, wishing her a speedy recovery. The formation of the Home Guard at Greytown was discussed and it was decided to offer every support. It was reported that as soon as the Emergency Precautions Scheme for the South Wairarapa had been completed. the formation of the Home Guard would be commenced. This should be within the next few days. After the conclusion of the business (he committee was entertained at supper by Mr and Mrs Nisbet, who were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. At the invitation of Mr O’Neale the next committee meeting will be held at Battersea. ST. LUKE’S CHURCH PATRONAL FESTIVAL. 1 St Luke’s Church. Greytown, was filled each night on the occasion of the Patrcnal Festival service. The Rev Canon Sykes read the lessons, and the preacher was the Rev. Canon Davies, of St. Paul’s/. Wellington, a one time Vicar of Greytown. Canon Davies gave a most inspiring sermon on the present war. Mrs G. Robinson was at the organ. After the Service the congregation retired to the Sunday school room where an enjoyable time was spent. Supper was served by the Guild members. Personal Items. Miss Wyett, of Lower Hutt, is visiting Greytown, and is the guest of Mrs F. Wood, West Street. Mr and Mrs G. Grantham, of Ohakea are guests of Mrs R. G. Vile, Main Street. Writing to the matron of the Greytown Hospital from Egypt, Private R. J. Stephens, of the 4th Field Ambulance. said that he had just received a most welcome parcel from New Zealand. Private Stephens was on the staff of the Greytown Hospital before the war. He stated that the parcel was most acceptable and as he would not now have to buy several articles he would send the reply by air mail. He stated that they were all pleased to leave Cairo, and were now able to enjoy a swim in the sea each day.