FEATHERSTON
ST JOHN’S CHURCH MINISTER’S FAREWELL SERMON. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a large congregation at St. John’s Church on Sunday night when the Rev. J. T. Holland, Vicar of the parish, preached his farewell sermon, before leaving for service overseas. Mr Holland touched on his work among the men, in camp and went on to say that he was appointed to a Dutch hospital ship which he was to join in Australia. The church today should be a beacon of light to the war-ridden world. He hoped St. John’s parishioners would strive to make their church a light in the blackout of this modern world. The Rev. J. R. Higgs, who conducted the service, welcomed Mr Holland back to his own parish, and trusted that before very long he would return to continue his good work here. NATIONAL SAVINGS FEATHERSTON IN THE LEAD. Featherston still retains the coveted distinction of flying the National Savings Flag for a further fortnight, as the leading town in the Wellington District. Personal Items. Miss Judy Sharp and Miss Betty Holmes, of Rongotai, were home for the weekend. Mrs S. Brooker, who had been visiting Mrs J. Mutter, has returned to Karori. Miss M. Mutter has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mr K. H. Allen and his daughter, Miss Janet Allen, have returned from Nelson, having travelled to Wellington from Nelson by plane.Euchre Party. A pleasant time was spent at the Red Cross Society’s Rooms yesterday afternoon when the weekly euchre party was held. Mrs Chas. Skipage was the prize winner at cards and Mrs F. White won the 21b tin of tea which was donated by Mrs Q. Donald. A picture, worked and donated by Mrs J. E. Willett, was won by Mrs S. Batty. Mrs Willett was hostess. Petrol Supplies. One of the latest suggestions in the much debated question of petrol supplies is to colour all petrol used for commercial purposes. It has been alleged that farmers who have their petrol supplied in 44 gallon drums for farm purposes, have a golden opportunity of keeping the tanks of their private cars full, and it was thought that by the colouring of this petrol, it would be a guard against this serious misuse. The Automobile Association (Wairarapa) Inc., has recently added to its equipment by purchasing a Kodascope Projector and screen, complete with a Safety First film, which will be used by the patrols throughout the district when giving lectures at all the schools on Safety First. Patriotic Effort; People who are willing to do their bit in patriotic work can always find ways and means of so doing, as was evidenced recently. An elderly lady who was unable to take any active part in the work, collected money by the selling of flowers grown in her garden, which money she is donating to the Red Cross Society. This effort is much appreciated by the Red Cross Society.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1941, Page 7
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