WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 96, 21 March 1940, Page 8

WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At a meeting of the committee of the Wooflville Horticultural and Industrial Society, held on Tuesday. Mr iS. Turnbull presided. The balancesheet in connection with the autumn show was presented by the secretary. In moving its adoption, the president said the show bad been a most successful one and the society’s thanks were due to all who had assisted. Special thanks were extended to the secretary for her untiring work and for the clear and concise statement presented to the meeting. It was resolved that the profits of the show be equally divided between the AA'oodville Patriotic Society and the AVoodviile branch of the lied Cross Society. As a result, the funds of each of these bodies will benefit to ,thc extent of £lO. Letters of thanks J are to be forwarded to Mr Bibby for donating a pair of budgerigars and Mr Turnbull j l'or his donation of a cake. TROOPS FAREWELLED. Scenes of unprecedented enthusiasm were enacted at the Papatawa Hall on Tuesday at a dance arranged by the Papal awa-Alangarawa-Alaharahara AA’est branch of the AA’oodville Patriotic Society for the purpose of bidding farewell to five district members of the Second Echelon. The guests of honour were Lance-Corporal JR. HA Burling, Private A. E. blades. Private AV. G. Ottaway, Private A. ft. Uickins and Sapper J. A. V. O'Hagan. The hall was filled with a record crowd, representative of all parts of the district. As M.C- Mr AV. Pirie kept things moving. Stoker S. Hope, of H.AI.S. Achilles, who was present, was given a rousing reception. Mr E, D. Cattanach, president of the Papatawa branch of the Patriotic Society, welcomed him on behalf of district residents. At a later stage Mr Cattaiiach, in making presentations to the Second Echelon men, said the district was proud of them and pleased to have the opportunity of acknowledging the debt it owed them for enlisting. “If these gifts arc received in the spirit in which they are given, they will be treasures indeed,” said Mr Cattanach. Hitler had sneered at the “poor country lads” of New Zealand, but the speaker ventured to say that there were not many German people who had not experienced a cold shiver on hearing of the arrival of the First Echelon in Egypt. He trusted the departing troops would have happy recollections of Papatawa and they could be assured. on their return, of a glad welcome home. Farewelling the troops on behalf of the AA’oodvillc branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, the president (Air G. AA’ickes) said the organisation he represented had one thought in view and that was to see to it. that, the men going overseas had a fair deal before their departure and on their return to the Dominion. They would experience a great spirit | of comradeship in the Army, and he wished them the best of luck. Each of the men replied, returning thanks tor the gifts and the sentiments expressed. Dance music was supplied by Mr P. Parker, assisted by Messrs P. Boacbem and L. E. Gloadow. Extras were played by Mesdames Gloadow and .T S. Nelson. A r ocal solos were rendered by Mr P. A. Parrott. PERSONAL. Air and Airs AA T . Galbraith, of Ormond Street, are visiting AA ellington. A kitchen evening in honour <u Aliss Alolly Hanaray, who is shortly to be married, was given by district residents at the Ngawapurua Hall on Tuesday. The attendance was the largest seen at the hall for some time, evidence ol the popularity of the guest of honour. Dancing and competitions were held, music being provided by Mesdames L. Williams and H. J. McPeak and Aliss K, Morgan. A recitation by Aliss Edna Williams and a song by Mr AV. Gale were appreciated. The competition winners were Aliss P. Hanaray and Aliss Al. Hanaray. A novelty waltz was won by Aliss Al. Mountfort and Air I).’ Campbell and a Alonte Carlo waltz by Air and Airs 11. Sinclair. Air C. At organ called on Aliss Al. Hanaray to open the many parcels. Their guest, he said, was well known and held in the highest esteem throughout the district and all would join with him in extending good wishes to her. Air J. Hanaray. on behalf of Aliss Hanaray, thanked Air Morgan for his remarks and those present for the gifts. Musical honours were accorded Aliss Hanaray, after which uancing continued, the M.C. being Mr G. lsakson.