GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 June 1941, Page 7

GREYTOWN

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS AN INTERESTING ADDRESS. ("Tjmes-Agc” Special.) The Greytown League of Mothers’ monthly meeting in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening took the form of a "Fathers’ Night." Mrs Bull, president, expressed pleasure at seeing so many fathers present. There were visitors from Masterton. and an apology for absence from Mrs Every (Carterton president). The visitors included the Rev. Archdeacon Rich and Mrs Rich, Mr and Mrs Maunsell, Mrs Miller-Hope and choir members. The Masterton and Greytown choirs gave a combined rendering of “Bro. James Air" and “O Peaceful England" under the batton of Mrs Miller-Hope. The accompanist was Mrs Coleman. Mrs W. J. Knell gave two much appreciated recitations; Miss Askew sang “There’s a Land, and Dear Land," and “Passing By," accompanied by Miss Kedell at the piano; the Greytown Glee Choir sang “Spring and Summer," and “One Fleeting Hour," the accompanist being Mrs H. G. Carter; Mesdames Snowsill, Heyder and Speight sang “Ye Banks and Braes,” the accompanist being Mrs Miller-Hope; Mesdames Snowsill and Traynor sang two numbers, Mrs Snowsill accompanying on the piano. Mrs Bull welcomed Mrs Coleman who had just recently come to live in Greytown. The speaker for the evening was the Rev. Archdeacon Rich, who took for his subject “World Affairs.” 'Mr Rich said that there were some troublesome, weary and critical days ahead. “Are we prepared to study and take the action necessary so we will be able to carry through the big issues which have have come out of the last 18 months,” he said. “Mr Churchill has warned us, we will not be on the offensive until 1942. The great leader we have has always stood for the truth as he sees it. During the last few days the news has been encouraging. The British and Free French forces are taking the initiative to stop the Germans in Syria, and the arrival in the Middle East of more equipment, and the assurance that never again would our troops fight without adequate air protection were encouraging. This has been brought about by the great work of the factories and workers of Great Britain. The foe is strong, but the united Empire has a vision of victory. Where there is no vision people and nations will perish. In this period individuals and organisations are being tested. The attitude of neutrality and isolation today is useless and harmful and so in the days of reconstruction it will be the same. In the social and moral issues in our own land today the same applies. In world affairs the folly of this has been tragic. Mean and petty things must be driven from our lives. The- centre of democracy is the Home. Hitler has tried to destroy this by taking the children. A lot has been heard of the new world order which is to operate when this war is over. The question is, arp we prepared to pay the price for this new world order? We must be big enough to take a long view, and plan for the happiness of future generations. The individual is all-important and a sense of personal responsibility is necessary. If we all make a constant effort to see clearly, our hearts will not be biased. If we are prepared to sacrifice everything, the dawn of victory will come." Mrs Bull thanked the speaker for his very inspiring address. The Mayor, Mr Horton, the Rev. H. Bloomfield and the Rev. Knowles-Smith also thanked MiRich.

Mrs Bull thanked Mrs Miller-Hope for bringing her choir down and rendering such delightful items. Supper was served by the ladies.

GOLF CLUB DRAW FOR SATURDAY. The following is the draw for an L.G.U. medal round and the second round of the Keltie Buttons to be played on Saturday:—Mrs Thompson v. Mrs Ward; Mrs McPhee v. Miss Nix; Mrs Gold v. Mrs Maddison; Miss B. Feast v. Miss E. Gregor; Mrs Jury v. Mrs L .Mead; Mrs C. Ingley v. Miss J. Feast; Miss R. Collier v. Miss P. Tully; Miss M. Collier v. Mrs G. Ingley; Mrs Gregor v. Miss Higginson; Miss B. Gregor v. Miss N. Wood; Mrs B. Skeet v. Miss Eccles; Miss Askew v. Miss Harding; Mrs Nicholson v. Mrs Howie; Mrs Wiggins v. Miss Wiggins; Mrs Stewart v. Miss Reading. All players must be away by 1.15 p.m.

RED CROSS SOCIETY PARADE OF MEMBERS LAST NIGHT. The members of the Greytown Red Cross Society paraded last evening.' Instruction in squad drill was carried out for the first period. The second portion of the training was devoted to first aid work under the supervision of Messrs N. Langford and L. Parton. The unit will co-operate with the Home Guard on Sunday. Home Guard. The officers and N.C.O’s. of the Home Guard held an instruction class last evening. Mr K. Nix gave a demonstration in the handling and use of the “Molotov Cocktail.” The proposals for the weekend field day were explained by the company commanders. Members of the Miniature Rifle Club Committee attended, and a joint committee of the Home Guard and Miniature Rifle Club was appointed to arrange for daytime and evening shoots. Pioneer Settler's Birthday. Mrs Jane Vile Senr., celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday. Born in

Essex. England, she arrived in New Zealand with her parents. Mr and Mrs R. Bright. She- lived in Greytown until she married the late Josiah Vile <a pioneer of 1841) and went to reside a! their farm on the Rimutaka Road. She remembers the early coaching days and the old toll gate which they had to pass through in order to come into Featherston. In 1874 she came to reside at her present home where she has lived ever since. Of her family of twelve, eight are still living. She has three grandsons serving overseas. Most of her family were christened by the late Rev. A. Knell, one of the early Anglican Ministers in this district. She is still very active and in good healh. Rugby Union Film.

The VZairarapa Rugby Union will show a special film at the Fire Brigade Hall. Greytown, on Friday night. Players and chib officials are invited to be present. There will be no charge for admission.