R.S.A. Notes

Hutt News, Volume 16, Issue 42, 14 April 1943, Page 2

R.S.A. Notes

(By "Reveille")

Annual Ke-union. The annual re-union ol' the Hull Valley R.S.A. was held on Friday evening last, the clubroonis being filled to capacity lor what proved to be a most enjoyable and successful function. The chairman, Mr. J. 13. Grey, president of the branch, ill his opening remarks extended a welcome to all present. Guests ot' the evening included the Hon. Walter Nash, Colonel Weston and Mr. L W. Woolley (president and secretary respectively of the Wellington R.S.A.), the Mayor (Major .T. W. Andrews), Major Gray and Capt. Thompson (of Trentham Military Camp), Colonel Marshall and Lieut. Robinson (U.S. Marine Corps), and representatives from the Upper I-lutt and Eastbourne branches. Following the Loyal Toast, honours were accorded the Second N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Our Allies, Wellington R.S.A., Local Bodies, the Artists, and, most impressive of all, that of Absent Comrades, which was honoured in darkness to the sound of the Last Post and the Reveille played by TrumpetMajor Chegwin and Sergeant King. A most interesting informal chat was given by Mon. Walter Nash and items rendered by Mr. Assheton Har bord, Sergeant King, and Nippert Brothers, and Pipers Hetherington and Shannon who enhanced the enjoyment of the evening with bagpipe duos. The accompanists were Messrs Nippert, Bradley and Wood and the announcer Mr. E. Wilton. During the re-union Diggers of the last war mingled freely with Kiwis returned from this conflict and many interesting yarns and experiences were exchanged, and when time for "lights out" arrived, one and all were of the opinion that it had been a "good show." Welcome Home Social. The Hutt Valley R.S.A is tendering a complimentary social evening to men of the fighting forces who have been overseas with the Second Expeditionary Force and have returned to New Zealand. Invitations have already been issued inviting these men and their partners to attend the function, but to obviate any possibility of any ex-serviceman of the army, navy or airforce having been overlooked, will any such man who is resident in the Hutt Valley apply to the social secretary R.S.A., Mr. G. Barker, 16 Pharazyn Street, (phone 63-979) who will gladly supply him with an invitation. Thf date of this welcome home social is Saturday, May Ist, and it will be held in the R.S.A. club rooms, High Street. Anzac Dawn Parade. Readers are requested to peruse our announcement under the R.S.A. Badge in another column of this issue for particulars of the arrangements which have been made for Dawn Parade on Anzac Day. Poppy Day Poppy Day is set down for Friday April 16th, and the R.S.A. again ask the support of the public for this appeal which has always been responded to so wonderfully in past years.