EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 November 1941, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

THE DAIRY INDUSTRY GOOD SEASON EXPERIENCED. (“Times-Age” Special.) A good season is being experienced in connection with the dairying industry. In most cases dairy farmers are obtaining larger yields of milk than usual, and particularly so is this the case with those farmers who have had their cows tested. No effort is being spared to assist the Government in its more food production scheme, and the district should establish a record in this connection, reflecting the greatest credit upon all concerned. The dairy industry is gradually expanding, and' each season an increase in the number of cows in dairy herds is in evidence. The quality of the milk forwarded to the factories in the district is of a high standard and is steadily improving, thanks to the care and cleanliness exercised by the farmers concerned. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED. The Eketahuna Women's Institute celebrated its fifteenth birthday in the Anglican Schoolroom on Thursday last. The room was beautifully decorated in the institute colours, red and gold. In the absence of the president, Mrs D. Fraser, Mrs Albrectsen presided. There was a large attendance of members and visiting institutes. . Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames F. Cowlam and F. Hooper. Mrs Schdrmann welcomed visitors and members. Mrs Albrectsen referred to the regret of members at the illness of Mrs Fraser. An invitation to Rongokokako Institute’s birthday party was received. Mrs C. Farrow gave a report on thb half-yearly council meeting held at Konini on October 28.

The programme for the afternoon was planned to honour the grandmothers, and after a welcome had been extended and each presented with a shoulder spray, a roll call, “Pioneer memories,” brought forth some interesting and amusing episodes. A novelty parcel was won by Mrs Petersen, Stanley Street.

The Glee Club presented two glee songs, these being much enjoyed. The performers were Mesdames Hart (pianist), Salter, A. H. Grey, Christie. Duncan, Sturgeon, Schormann, Olivant and Miss Wilson. The birthday cake, made and decorated by Mrs Fraser, was cut by Mrs Burnett, president of the Bush Federation. A beautiful sheath of flowers was presented, to her and the Hamua Institute presented Mrs Albrectsen with a shoulder spray. , The competitions resulted as follows: Premier bloom, Mrs Oliver 1, Mrs Oliver and Mrs Fraser, equal 2, Mrs Fauvel and Mrs Albrectsen. equal 3. Best snap of grandchild, Mrs Hooper 1, Mrs Fauvel 2. Sponge sandwich, Mrs Eaucke 1, Mrs C. Farrow 2, Mrs Schormann 3. CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Eketahuna Croquet Club was held in the Fire Brigade room recently when Miss A. Anderson (president) presided over an excellent attendance of members. The annual report and balance-sheet were adapted. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a sound financial position. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Miss A. Andersen: vice-presidents, Mrs A. S. Carter and Miss M. Anderson; committee, Mesdames R. Gallagher, R. Dickson, W. Olsen and Horton; secretary. Mrs A. H. Gray; treasurer, Mrs S. Daniel; club captain, Mrs Hart. Pleasure was expressed at the attendance at the meeting of Mrs A. S. Carter, and the hope was expressed that her health would continue to improve. The secretary was asked to send letters of appreciation to Messrs S,, H„ and G. Daniel, R. Dickson, A. Ramsay and T. Hooper for valuable work done in connection with the lawns during the winter months.

A vote of appreciation was also passed to Mr A. H. Gray for having audited the books of the club during the past two years.

It was decided to officially open the season on November 15, and all local sports clubs are being invited to attend. At the conclusion of the meeting, Miss A. Anderson entertained members at afternoon tea, and her action was much appreciated. Presbyterian Church. The Rev. D. McNeur will conduct Presbyterian services at Eketahuna at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Bowling Club. The local bowling club is experiencing an enjoyable season despite the war conditions. The green is in good order, and the affairs of the. club are carefully managed by a capable band cf officials. The standard of play is showing an improvement on last year and close contests between players are being recorded.