PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 July 1942, Page 5

PIRINOA

EUCHRE AND DANCE ENJOYABLE GATHERING. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a fair attendance of residents at the euchre party and dance held on Saturday evening. The card prizes were won as follows: —Men: O. Neil, 1; A. Mclntosh, 2. Ladies: Mrs Taylor, 1; Mrs Sutton 2. Several raffles were held, the winners being Messrs L. Watson and S. Sutton and Miss Betty Te Whaiti. Two Monte Carlo dances were held, the winners being Miss O’Brien and partner and Miss Merlet and Mr F. Te Maari. A ladies’ committee provided supper. Mr S. Mclntosh was M.C. and the music for the dance was supplied by Messrs D. Matenga and C. Bernsen. Miss I. Te Whaiti played extras. Address to Farmers. Messrs B. Roberts and J. Robertson, M’s.P., addressed a meeting of farmers here recently when Mr Gillies presided. Mr Robertson impressed on those present the necessity of developing more land for wheat growing purposes, and at the conclusion of his address, the meeting resolved to do all in their power to help the project along. Personal Items. Mr Russell Hall, Taumarunui, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr and Mrs S. Hall, Kumenga. Messrs D. Tikao and S. Himona are undergoing a course of military training at a camp in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs J. Taylor has returned to Hastings after having visited relatives in this district. Messrs O’Neil, Rongokokako, and A. Mclntosh, Dannevirke, are guests of Mr and Mrs D. J. Mclntosh. Miss Lena Matenga, of the nursing staff of the Hawera Hospital, has been granted leave of absence owing to illness and is now staying with her parents. Mrs J. H. Atkinson is visiting relatives in .Christchurch. Miss Joan Lovegrove spent the weekend with her parents. Private Don O’Brien has returned from Suva and is spending leave with his parents. In several letters to his wife, Private James Duggan Junr., stated that he had met his brother, Noel, and that both of them were in good health. He mentioned the fact that he had received several parcels, and that he appreciated very much the qction of those who had sent them. Unfortunately he could not thank them personally as he had no idea who the senders were, as no names were enclosed in the parcels.

Unpleasant Conditions. A fierce northerly gale accompanied by heavy rain, raged throughout this district at the weekend, and residents with make-shift chimneys found the conditions most unpleasant for cooking. It was reported that a commencement was to have been made last week with the erection of chimneys, but so far nothing has been done in the matter. Residents are prepared to cooperate with the men who carry out the work.