GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 May 1941, Page 7

GREYTOWN

PLUNKET SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a representative attendance at the annual meeting of the Greytown sub-branch of the Plunket Society, held in the Plunket Rooms recently. In the absence of the president, Mrs R. G. Vile, the chair was occupied by Mrs Maddison, vice-presi-dent. The Greytown branch was represented by some twenty members. Mesdames Wells and Trapp represented the Carterton branch. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Vile, Wiggins, Robb, Bull, Gregor and Miss Tate. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet, Mrs Maddison welcomed all members and visiting members. Officers elected for the ensuing year were as follow; —Patroness, Mrs A. W. Horton; president, Mrs E. Maddison; vice-presidents, Mesdames Wiggins and Everett; hon. secretary, Mrs F. C. Bunny; hon. treasurer, Mrs J. Kiernan; committee, Mesdames Anker, Bayliss, Burns, Dennes, Fuller, Gregor, Haigh, Nichols, Richards, Stuart, Vile, York, J. Bull. Alexander; advisory board, Messrs J. F. Thompson, J. Kiernan and Dr. Oakey; hon. auditor, Mr W. J. Knell. Seven new members were elected.

At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea was served by the members.

It was decided to place on record appreciation of the services rendered by Mrs R. G. Vile during her term as president. The great help given by her to the Greytown branch was fully recognised by every member of the committee and was appreciated equally by the Carterton branch whose tribute to her good work was expressed by Mrs Wells, president of the Carterton branch.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Greytown School Committee was held on Saturday evening. There were present Messrs H. G. Carter, F. Dennes, E. J. Galyer, W. Grigg, W. Wiggins, R. O’Neale, Mrs Knell and the headmaster, Mr S. C. Shedden. The Wellington Education Board advised that new blinds would be supplied for 4 class rooms. The board also notified that treatment of the playing surface had been held over.

The headmaster, Mr S. C. Shedden, reported that the roll numbers were: — Primary, 290; secondary, 38. During the term the attendance had been affected by sickness. The distribution of apples had been commenced at the beginning of the month.. Electric'ranges had been installed in the cooking room and a “rock gas” plant attached to the science room. Fifty-two swimming certificates have been issued and calf club diplomas have also been issued.

Messrs F. .Dennes and H. G. Carter were appointed school visitors for the current month.

It was reported that Miss Hatton had left the staff and was on relieving duties. Mr A. L. Anker joined the staff prior to the Easter holidays, but had now entered camp for service overseas. Heart-to-Heart Appeal. The treasurer of the Greytown Patriotic Fund,„Mr S. C. Shedden, Reports that the amount received to date for the Heart-to-Heart Appeal was £757 7s 9d. Personal Items. Mr and Mrs G. Ingley and family, of Morison’s Bush, have left for a motor tour of the North Island.

Mrs J. Brunton, of Main Street, has returned from a holiday spent in Wellington. Mr A. G. Carter, of the Wellington Training College, is home for the school vacation.

Miss D. Richards, of Master Street, and her brother, Dudley, are spending a short holiday at Lake Ferry. Mrs J. Robb and her daughter, Alyson, are visiting Wellington. Mrs M. Bouzaid, who has been a patient in the Greytown Hospital, returned to her home yesterday. Mrs R. Pickard has left on a holiday visit to Hawke's Bay. She is accompanied by Miss Effie Dennes.

Basketball. Belvedere defeated Greytown at the Hospital court on Saturday by 17-14.

Hockey Notes.

Although the ground was somewhat heavy as a result of the recent rains, conditions generally were good for hockey on Saturday, when the muchdiscussed game between the Hinemoa and Kia Kaha teams took place. The visitors, having held Excelsior to a low score, were regarded as contestants who would not easily be beaten —and so it proved. In the first half the local ladies were definitely superior, putting up two goals in the very early stages, and executing some very fine forward rushes. During the second half, however, the visitors put more sting into their play, and with better co-odina-tion must assuredly have goaled. The Kia Kaha backs proved equal to the occasion, however, and apart from two penalty corners, their back line was not crossed during the whole game. The local ladies displayed a good understanding of positional play generally, and it was this which kept the visitors out. Following up and backing up was not as good as it might be on either side.

Locally, we have more than the makings of a complete junior team if only the sticks were available. The Girl Guides are willing and keen to commence playing, but there is a shortage of sticks. The club, therefore, would be grateful if any players possessing old sticks would pass them on.