KUMARA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 21 October 1943, Page 2

KUMARA NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent.] Mr. A. T. Myers, Apiary Inspector, paid his annual visit to this district looking up beekeepers and inspecting hives preparatory to the approaching honey season. Mr. A. G. Wood has returned to Kumara after an absence of a year at Dunedin. Mrs. Hendrickson of Christchurch, is on a brief visit to' her mother, Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. J. Burridge have returned from a brief visit to Christchurch. Kumara residents at present in the Westland Hospital are Mrs. S. Yde, Mrs. J. Gibson, Messrs T. W. Walker, D. A. McLean, W. Lawrence, Frank Rochford, and Master W. Neame. All are reported to be making satisfactory progress. Mrs. Carter of Auckland is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. Yde. Miss Betty Moodie, Balclutha, has been spending a brief holiday with friends on the West Coast. The Memorial Hall, Kumara, was beautifully decorated last Friday evening when citizens and friends extended a very cordial welcome to Driver Joseph McKenzie, who is on furlough after nearly four years’ service in the Middle East. Many visitors were present. The Caledonian Orchestra supplied the 'music., while Mr Geo. Hunt was M.C. Songs were given by Misses Betty Sinclair and Marjorie Stewart and Mr Keith ! Fehsenfelt, and Miss Seena Dowell ' gave a pleasing item on the piano- i accordeon. Miss Fay Calder gave a tap dance and Miss McDonald a re- | citation. The accompanists were ; Mesdames J l . F. Gilbert and F. W. Wise, Miss D. Hamer and Miss Dowell. Mr Fred Rudkin, on behalf of the Red Cross and Patriotic Society, remarked on the large attendance to welcome one who had faithfully answered the country’s call. All were pleased to welcome Driver McKenzie and the other returned men present, all of whom had done their duty well and upheld the traditions of the West Coast, he said. Driver McKenzie was greeted with musical honours and “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” He said h« was grateful for the welcome. He merely was one cog in a great military machine. He paid a glowing tribute to the Red Cross and Patriotic Society for the parcels sent. It was a red letter day when the Army received letters and parcels. They had great interest m news from home. He gave a brief account of his experiences and concluded by expressing gratitude to all. -