RUNANGA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 20 May 1941, Page 2

RUNANGA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent] The Runanga Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society’s thirteenth annual report for the year ending March 31, states We have pleasure in presenting the thirteenth annual report. The year ha's been a most satisfactory one for the Society, especially so in view of the fact that the war, and all it implies, must come first with every citizen. During the year some of our committee members withdrew from the Society, but it was fortunate in gaining new ones, and to these people* we -are grateful, and trust their membership will be continued. The annual ball was held on July 19th, once again being a successful function. In October and November the annual house-to-house collection took place, and in spite of so many calls being made on the public for patriotic purposes a very generous response was accorded the canvassers. The committee wishes to thank all who so willingly and ably assisted at both the ball and the collection. In July we were sorry to say farewell to Mrs. F. Wylde, who had, in previous years, been at all times a capable and generous assistant at the balls. The committee decided to tender to Mrs. Wylde an evening and a small presentation, in recognition of her services. We have received during the year from the House Committee of the Lady King Karitane Hospital its quarterly reports. These reports have been fully appreciated by our members who have found them most interesting. To our regret we have to report during the year the illnesses of Mesdames King and Hall, and trust that these members are now fully recovered, and will continue to keep good health. To two other members of our committee, Mesdames Griffiths and Densem, we offer congratulations on the birth of a son and daughter respectively. Recently our Plunket Nurse has had occasion to resign, as she has volunteered and been accepted for service overseas, and will leave shortly on her new work. Our thanks are due to Nurse Everett for her splendid work in the Branch during the year, and the committee desires to wish the nurse every success and the best of luck in the future. Our thanks are due to our auditor, Miss Davison, to the Press, who are always most obliging, and finally, to all who have assisted the Sub-Branch in ’ any capacity throughout the year. We all feel confident that the new year upon which the Branch is entering, will be as successful as in previous years, and we cannot conclude this annual report without all members expressing their sincere desire for a speedy and victorious ending to the war, and with the wish that the always necessary work of the Plunket Society will not, in the meanwhile, be neglected. Balance-sheet, 1940-41:— Income,. Cash in bank, £52/11/3; Cash in hand, £l/17/2; Annual subscriptions, £ll/10/-; Donations, Mr. R. McTaggart, 10/-; Mrs. Osborne Brown, 15/-; Takings at ball, £34/ 15/-; Sale of fruit, 6/9; Overpaid Power Board, 1/1; Public collections, £22/0/7; Interest P. 0.5.8., £l/15/7. Total, £126/2/5. ’Receipts: Stationery, £1; Grey Power Board, £l/5/2; Advertising, “Grey Star,” 17/6; “Argus,” 2/6; Hire orchestra, £7/2/6; Hire hall, £4/2/6; A. Farquhar, goods, £1; W. Southward, 12/-; W. Freeman, 17/-; Co-op. Store, £6/ 13/-; Riversdale Dairy, £l/10/-; Yearly quota (Greymouth), £35; Insurance, 16/-; Cash in bank £62/15/ 7; Cash in hand, £2/8/8. Total, £126/2/5.

The 13th annual birthday party of the Co-operative Women’s Guild (Runanga branch) was held on Friday night in the Druids’ Hall, when a large number of friends were pre-

sent. Mr S. Gilligan supplied the music for dancing, extras being played by Mrs J. Hewison and Mrs J. Reynolds.' Mrs R. Hambley and Mr L. Wearn were the winners of the Monte Carlo dance and Mrs R'. Williams and Mr W. Williamson, and Mrs Y. Rutherford and Mrs D. Syme were winners of the lucky spot dances. The winner of the lucky seat was Mrs J. Wafer. Mr R. Hambley officiated as M.C. An excellent supper was served, after which Mrs W. Wright lit the candles on me birthday cake. Mrs F. Oakley, president of the Guild, expressed their appreciation for the large attendance which had made the birthday such a great success, and called upon Mr F. Oakley, president of the Runanga Co-operative Society to cut the cake. Mr Oakley, on behalf of the Society, expressed appreciation of the loyalty of the Guild members stating he would like to see all the women members of the society joining the Guild, and taking an active part in extending the Co-operative movement. Mr T. Bowes, secretary-manager congratulated the Guild on their 13th birthday, and on the practical example of co-operation which they demonstrated. Mr J. McTigue, vice-presi-dent, Mr J. Y. Rutherford, a member of the committee of management, and Mr W. Williams on behalf of the staff of the Co-operative Society, also congratulated the Guild. Mrs W. Timlin has received a cable from her son, Tom, that he is safe and well, after having seen service in Greece.

Mr and Mrs A. Jenkinson have received advice from their son, Arthur, who left as a wireless operator in the N.Z.R.A.F., that he has arrived safely at his destination. The Cumberland and Westmorland Society held their usual whist and dance on Saturday night in the Druids’ Hall. The winners of the whist were Mrs J. Hewison and Mr T. Bowes. The winners of the Monte Carlo dance were Mr and Mrs S. O’Neill.

The 13th annual meeting of the Runanga Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society took place on Thursday, May 15. The Mayor-elect, Mr Kennedy presided and addressed the committee. The following members were present: Mesdames Timlin, Flood, Oakley, Martin, Thompson, Hall, Howard and Authwaite. Apologies were received from the Greymouth Plunket Committee and Mesdames King, Farquhar and Densem. The annual report, the nurses’ report and the balance-sheet were all declared highly satisfactory. The election of officers for the year 1941-42 resulted as follows:—President, Mrs Timlin (reelected); hon. treasurer, Mrs Mood (re-elected), hon. secretary, Mrs Outhwalte (re-elected), vice-presi-dents, Mesdames Oakley and Thompson, trustee, Mesdames Oakley and Rutherford (re-elected); Auditor, Miss Davison (re-elected). A vote of thanks was accorded the chairman for presiding, the treasurer and secretary for their work during the year, the auditor (Miss Davison), and also the retiring Councillors for their assistance to the Plunket Society. A meeting of the Westland Football Association was held in the Miners’ Hall on Sunday. Mr W. Rafferty presided, and others present were Messrs R. Bowan, R. Armstrong and E. Flood (acting-Secre-tary). The. balance sheet for mst year was received as satisfactory. Correspondence from tjje New Zealand Council was received dealing with the business of the Council, annual meeting, also enquiring as to soccer football on the Coast, and the prospects for this season. It was decided to reply that interest was not this year very keen, as nominations had not been received from the clubs affiliated last season, but. it had been decided in the meantime to keep th e Association in existence until next meeting, although there were not sufficient nominations then to hand, the only thing to oe done would be to drop the senior and

junior grades and instead encourage school football, wherever possible. It was decided to leave over til next meeting the matter of electing officers.