MILSON.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 296, 12 November 1934, Page 2

MILSON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) MILSON, Nov. 11.

The quarterly meeting of the Mibon Progressive Association was held in the hall to-day, the chairman (Mr J. C. A. Donaldson) presiding. An apology for unavoidable absence was tendered on behalf of Air G. Richmond. Advice was received from the railway foreman of works that no labour was available to remove the association’s shed from the corner of Carlisle Street to the hall site. Arrngements are being made to transfer the shed. A demand for rates was received from the Kairanga County Council in respect of the section on which the hall is built. As the hall and section are owned by the Railway Department, it was decided to write to the General .Manager asking for a ruling as to whether rates are payable on this property'. The secretary was instructed to write to the stationmaster at Palmerston North requesting the use of the department’s motor lorry for the removal of refuse from the railw'av dwellings. Members were of the opinion that the present method of obtaining and distributing shingle for paths and yards of departmental houses was very costly, and resolved to apply,to the General Manager to have the paths and yards asphalted to avoid the recurring cost of maintenance. In regard to extra seating accommodation for the hall, the chairman and the secretary were appointed to go into the matter and were given authority to take any action necessary. Accounts amounting to 11s 6d wore passed for payment. The quarterly' balance-sheet Was presented by the secretary. The credit balance on the quarter’s workings was £2 6s lid, and half of this amount was transferred to tho building improvement fund, which now stands at close on £9. Two recommendations made by tho auditors were given effect to. Mr H. Tuohey. who is under transfer to Waipawa, tendered his resignation as a member of the executive. This was accepted .with regret. A card evening was held at the home of Mrs F. Bartlett on Friday to assist- in raising _ funds for the folk dancing class which is held in connection with the Women’s Institute. The attendance was most, gratifying. Progressive euchre w-as played and (he prize-winners were Mrs Pepper and Mr L. Kitching. Con'solation prizes were won by Mrs T. King and Mr Tuohey. Supper was served. The evening was a financial success and the fund should benefit considerably. Mr and Mrs M. Sweeney-, of Carlisle Street, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr L. R. Robertson has recovered from the effects of his recent accident and has resumed duty-. Dr Eliabeth Gunn visited the school on Friday and examined the pupils. A fair number of parents yvere present and were given advise regarding the health of their children.

Considerable activity was evidence in the Milson Tennis Club’s ladder competition during the week. Donaldson beat Barclay, 9 —3, to take second position; Brown beat McPherson, 9—3; Leslie beat Johanson, 9 0; and Mrs Barclay beat Mrs Poole,

The Milson Sunday school class of the Salvation Army supplied the programme at the young people’s anniversary service which was held at the Salvation Army Citadel in Palmerston North this afternoon. There was a large attendance of adults, many parents from Milson being present. The programme was a diversified one and the young contributors were warmly applauded. In opening the servioe, Adjutant Wallace expressed pleasure at making his first contact with the Milson class, about whom ho had heard so much. After a prayer' by Mrs Wallace, the children sang ‘‘l Want to be More Like Jesus” and the following programme was then presented: Company song, “Wonderful Book,” the class; pianoforte selection, Aned Gilbert; recitation, Chrissie Franklyn; vocal duet, Jack and Colin Robbie; pianoforte selection, Ron Pearce; Bible reading, Hope Thompson; vocal solo, Athol Gilbert; vocal chorus, Miss Miles’s class; recitation, Aneoi Gilbert; vocal 6010, Jack Bulmer; vooel quartette, Milson teachers; violin tola, “Ave Maria,” Dave Hutchison; song, “My Task,” Athol Gilbert; company song, “Do Yiu Know The. Song?”, the olass. Mn Penketh, who had charge of the MQeor. class, thanked those present . for their attendance and appreciation of the effort of the children, and also expreesed thanks to Mrs Richardson and Mr Teague for their assistance in oonnsetka with the Mfloon Sunday School.