EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 November 1942, Page 5

EKETAHUNA

WOMEN’S DIVISION SOCIAL GATHERING. (“Times-Age” Special.) Under the auspices of the local branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, a very enjoyable social gathering, at which the next-of-kin of soldiers overseas were the guests, was held in the Anglican Hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs J. McAnulty, president of the branch, welcomed the visitors and said that she hoped they would spend an enjoyable time. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Leslie, Carruthers and Hobbs. The hall was beautifully decorated. Afternoon tea was served by the members and much appreciated. Gifts from soldiers overseas, which were much admired, were on exhibition on a table in the middle of the hall. A stall with goods made by disabled soldiers did good business. A competition for a beautiful polished wood fruit bowl was won by Mrs G. Murray Aynsley, and an inlaid wooden tobacco jar was won by Mrs M. Stonewigg. Mrs Herbert was first and Mrs Dick (Kaiparoro) second in a word competition. Musical items, which were much appreciated, were given by Mrs Oldham, Miss Betty Curry and Sergeant Max Smith. All were encored. Miss Agnes Schultz gave several recitations. Mrs W. Curry and Miss Muriel Smith were the accompanists. A well-filled hamper of eggs, vegetables, fruit and cakes was sent to the A.N.A. Club, Wellington. Personal Items. Miss J. Sewell, instructress of Physical Education, is at present visiting schools in the Eketahuna district. Miss C. Wilson has been appointed to the senior position in the secondary de.partment at the Eketahuna District High School, for the duration of the war. Public Service Examination. The Public Service Entrance examination is now being held. Pupils from the Eketahuna District High School are sitting in Pahiatua.