GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 November 1941, Page 7

GREYTOWN

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY. ("Times-Age” Special.) . The Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild held a very successful garden party in Mr and Mrs A. Johnson's garden, Main Street, on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the public and the takings amounted to over £4O. The stalls did good business throughout the afternoon. The winners of the games were:— Croquet, Mrs E. Maddison; golf putting, Miss E. Gregor. The hidden number- gale prize went to Mrs J. Garrity with No. 54. The baby show was judged by Sister Hughes, of Greytown Hospital, and was won by Helen Grey, with Robert Collier second. The competition winners were: Half lamb, Mr M. Bouzaid; hindquarter, Miss D. Benton, Featherston; forequarter, Miss I. Askew; box of tea, Mrs J. Wood; jumper, Mrs R. Tilson; dinner, Mr A. Dunnett; chocolates, Mr E. Connelly, 1; Mrs A. Gray, 2. Afternoon tea was handed round by the ladies.

RED CROSS SOCIETY ENJOYABLE CONCERT. The Greytown Junior Red Cross Society held a very successful concert in the Parish Hall on Friday evening under the leadership of Miss C. Keddell. The gathering was opened with the New Zealand'National Anthem and a verse of ‘Land of Hope and Glory.” Other items were: Song by Junior Red Cross Society members; recitation by Betty Dewhurst, “In the Train:” Royce Drysdale contributed a pianoforte solo; a recitation by Janet Workman and Linda Nichols, “Grass Hopper Green; - ’ Highland Fling by Margaret Maloney, Effie Dennes, Fay Ross, and Adelaide Rolands; recitation by Mavis Rodgers; Betty MacGregor'gave an exhibition of the “Gipsy Dance;” Betty Gray and Marie Grigg recited “Trade Winds;” Beverley Burns gave an* elocutionary item, “Domestic Aids;” pianoforte duet, “March of the Young Volunteers,” Effie Dennes and Fay Ross; Merle Nichols recited “The Afternoon Tea;” and Effie Dennes and Fay Ross danced “The Double Sword Dance.” A short com-, munity sing was held. The occom* panists were Mrs Vinsen and Mi' S. Te Tau. BOWLING CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES. There was a big attendance at the Greytown Bowling Club’s green on Saturday afternoon and good progress was made with the handicap singles in which Dewhurst beat Kenning; Burns beat Coleman; B. Kiernan beat Brunton; Brice beat H. R. Feast; Peterson beat Maddison. STRAWBERRY SEASON DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY. A start was made with" the strawberry season this week when picking commenced -at the Papawai gardens. A splendid sample is coming forward in promising quantities, and given suitable weather for a month or so, the returns should .be most gratifying. All the berries from these gardens are being marketed in the Wairarapa, and they should thus bring home to local residents with any small area of ground available and with a little initiative what excellent possibilities exist for developing a good industry. It was learned yesterday from a well-known dealer, who handles considerable quantities of fruit and vegetables, that a good market exists in the Wairarapa for this delicious fruit and that it only requires development. ADULT EDUCATION LOCAL SCHEME SUGGESTED. . Local residents are no doubt aware of the scheme for adult education now being developed at Gladstone. It is understood that the classes there are very popular, especially those in carpentry and dressmaking. An endeavour is being made to see what possibilities exist around Greytown for a similar development Although the Gladstone scheme aims primarily toprovide for the Maoris in that area, it is not restricted to Maoris alone. Nor would it be necessary for a local scheme to be centred at Papawai. It is felt that such a scheme would be very valuable especially in such times as these when the average tradesman is so busy that his services cannot always be obtained when required. Good instructors would be provided. Mr A. Donald, an Education Boaf-d member, is very keen to see such a scheme started if at all possible, and courses arranged which would suit the desires and needs of those interested. Local residents who would consider participating in such a, course are invited to communicate with Mr G. Maloney. Intercessary Service. The United Church’s Interccessory Service was held in the Town Hall on Sunday evening. Canon Sykes gave a short talk on Imperilled Missions. The Rev. L. A. D. Hayman read the prayers, and Mr Meston delivered the sermon. Mr R. H. Anker presided at the organ. Croquet Club. Croquet Club members are taking advantage of the fine weather to participate in their favourite pastime. Several new members have joined the club. The match committee will draw up the competition games this week. Swimming. The local baths were well patronised over the weekend, and a number of ' swimmers got their first touch of sunburn.

Personal. Misses K. Haigh and N. Garrity were weekend visitors to Wellington. National Savings. The Greytown National Savings flag. Vzas flown on the Post Office at the weekend, the local quota having been reached on Friday.