PETONE AND HUTT.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 9, 10 July 1909, Page 6

PETONE AND HUTT.

PRESENTATIONS. Mr. J. Hayes, son of Mr. E. Hayes, Lower Hntt, who is being transferred to Auckland, was tendered a farewell smoke concert on Thursday last in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lower Hutt, by the members of that branch of the Hibernian Society, of which he has been secretary for some time past. There was a very large attendance of members. R«vs. Fathers Lane and Walsh, and Messrs. Moriarty, Jas. M'Ousker (of St. Patrick's Branch, Wellington) smd Cashmore were also present. Bro. E. Connelly presided. 'ihe priucipal toast was that of "The Guest," proposed by Brb. E. Connelly, who, in referring to the sterling qualities posessed by Bro. Hayes, remarked that the society was losing one of its best members and Lower Hutt one of its best citizens. The Rev. Father Walsh then presented Mr. Hayes with an umbiella and travelling rug. Mr. Hayes suitably responded. Several other toasts were duly proposed and honoured, while a programme of songs and recitations was gone through, and altogether a most enjoyable time was spent. "Auld Lang ■Syne" brought the proceedings to a close. This morning, the Mayor of Petone (Mr. J. W. M'Ewan), on behalf o% the general public, presented Mr. E. Greatuatch, the retiring post-master, with a purse of sovereigns. A letter of thanks and appreciation of Mr. Greatbatch's past services, signed by the leading citiaens of the town, accompanied the gift. Mr. Percy Greatbatch was the recipient of a presentation last evening from members of St. Augustine's Young Men's Club. At last ovening"s meeting of the Petone School Committee, it ' was unanimously resolved to nominate Rev. »-\. Thompson (Petone) as a candidate for the vacancy on the Education Board (ELutt and Manawatu Ward), brought about by the resignation of Major il v Donald. Seporting to the Petone School Committe9 last evening, Rev. A. Thomson 6tated that a cookery class for day school girls had been started in the Technical School buildings under the direction of Miss Alexander. Four classes, comprising some 88 pupils, are at present receiving instruction twice a, The young cooks are very enthusiastic, and one and all have to perfection acquired the art of tasting. The instructress speaks highly of the room and appurtenances provided, describing them as the most up-to-date sho had yet seen. Ihe anniversary services in connection with St. David's Church, Petone, are to be held to-morrow, when special hymns and anthems will be rendered by the choir, assisted by the Sunday school children. The annual social, as advertised elsewhere, takes place in the Oddfellow's Hall, on Wednesday evening next. The Taita School Committee is arranging to make a presentation to Mr. W. P. Cole, the head teacher, who is retiring on superannuation. With the object of giving prospective recruits a glimpse of the bright side of volunteering, the Civil Service Rifles entertained some honorary members and friends at a socia] gathering in the Buckle-street drill-hall after parade last evening. After the toast of "The King" bad been duly honoured, Captain Marshall proposed "The Battalion Staff," and Lieutenant Hawthorn replied. "The District Staff" was proposed by Lieutenant Rundle (of Napier Guards), and responded to by Lieutenant Hulbert. "Old Members" was proposed by Captain Marshall, and coupled with the name of Mr. Fisher (of Land and Income Tax Department), one of the original members of the company. In proposing the toast of "The visitors," Captain Marshall pointed out that the duty of every citizen was to prepare himself to take an active part m the defence of his country should the necessity arise, and incidentally mentioned that although recruits had been coming forward in good numbers lately, there was still room for a few more. Staff Sergeant-Major Rose ably responded. Captain Marshall presented Corporal Abbott with liis certificate of competency, and complimented him on his enthusiasm. The following contributed to the programme : — Messrs. Hodges, Nichol, Bundle, Corporals Johnstone and Abbott, and Private Israel. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the National Anthem. A special matinee performance of "Cinderella" will be given on Wednesday next at 1.45 p.m., by special request. This will be the final performance of the pantomime in Wellington. Hundreds were refused admission today. At the half-yearly meeting of the Wellington Tramway's Union, it was reported that 376 members were in the service and that the financial position was good. It was decided to leave to a conference, to be held next year, a suggestion from the New South Wales Tramway's Union that an Australasian Tramways Employees' Federation should be formed. A meeting of delegates from all the Wairarapa Co-operative Dairy Companies was held at Carterton yesterday. There wa3 a full attendance, Mr. W. Eisner (Taratahi) presiding. The meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the reappointment of a home agent, vice Mr. Mackie, resigned. As the first period of three years' guarantee of the dairy companies will shortly expire, the National Dairy Association recommended that a new three-year contract be entered into by the companies, the contribution of each company to be at the rate of Is 3d per ton for cheese and 7£d per ton 'for butter. The meeting generally supported the proposal, and pledged their companies to sign a contract to that effect. It was resolved to recommend that the number of directors of the National Dairy Association be increased by two, to represent Auckland district. Meetings of dairy companies .■will be called in other centres throughout the North Island. The Carnation Assembly wilt hold an "extended night" on Wednesday next. The current number of the Weekly Graphic contains many illustrations of interest, including general views of the Wellington Post Office, members of the V.M.C.A, ladies auxiliary and local branch of Navy League, double-page views of Dovonporfc and Auckland Harbour Board reclamation works, two pages of views in connection with Wellington Technical School, eto. On Monday, at 1.30 o'clock, Messrs. Townsend and Paul, Ltd., will sell a large Consignment of Ilutt-grown nursery stock on account of Messrs. H. C Gibbons and Co. N Sister Avabamia, representative of Tedanta of India and America, will hold devotional altar service of Vedanta and lecture- on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, st the Masonic Hall, Boulcott-street, upon "Divine Motherhood." In the evening, at 7 o'clock, the subject, will be "The Symbolic Meaning of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden," as viewed by Ycdanta. Lectures are free. The attention of memborn of the Musical Union is directed to a notice in our advertising columns Tli6 next weekly practico is to bo held in St. Peter's Schoolroom, Ghuznee-street, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock Mrs S E. Morrison, V.A.S., will lecture an'"' gh" c P»i->fc messages from articles placed oil i rlie table at the New Centuiy H»B j- aiorrow ciening.