Rongotea.

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6863, 19 March 1929, Page 9

Rongotea.

ANKLICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. From Our Own Correspondent. , The Anglican Sunday school picnic was held at the Oroua River at Kopane bridge on Saturday, when the weather was lovely and the picnic was a great success. The river was a great attraction to the children, whilst races, lolly scrambles, fruit and nuts added to the pleasure of the function. The Rev. W. Kelly ,at lunch time, heartily thanked the ladies and men who had assisted to make the picnic pleasurable for the chuldren whom he felt sure had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The’ officials at the picnic were Mesdames Bower, Kelly, Wright, Amey, Claasen, Mossop, Gloyn, Amies, Hughes, Bottcher, and Misses J. Bower, and H. Wright; Messrs. Kelly, Hughes, Shaw, Amey, Mossop, Gloyn and C. McCall (handica-ppers and starters). The races resulted as follows: Girls and boys under 14 years: Shirley Gloyn 1, Barry Hughes 2, Bert Yallender 3. Girls 6 years and under: Sadie Hughes 1, Sissy Amey 2, Dorothy D'onavon 3; boys: Keith Amies 1, D. Hughes and B. Bottcher 2 (tie.). Girls 8 years and under: Stilla Hughes 1, Olive Bottcher 2, Maud Vallender 3; boys: Pat Kelly 1, Harry Donavon 2, Len Amey 3. Girls, 10 years and under: May Bottcher 1, Zona Hughes and Shicla Kelly 2, (tie); boys: Trevor Jeoff 1, Wyvn Hughes 2, Trevor Gloyn 3. Girls, 12 years and under: Mickey Mclean 1, May Bottcher 2, Evlyn Gloyn 3; boys: Keith Amies 1, Harry Donavon 2, Pat Kelly 3. Boys, 14 years and under: Jack Broad 1, Murray Wright 2, Vernon Hughes 3. Tug of war, girls v boys, was won by the girls. Apples on a string: Howard Hughes 1, and Murray Wright 2. ANGLICAN MEMORIAL SERVICE TO REV. W. S. TREMAIN, DEDICATION OF FONT. A memorial service in memory of Rev. W. S. Tremain, late Viear of Rongotea, who lost his life in a train accident over a year ago, was held oh Thursday evening. The font, which was dedicated to the late vicar's memory, was given by the Ladies ’ guild, and was a beautiful piece of sculpture. The Rev. J. Walton, of Foxton, conducted the service and was assisted by the Rev. P. Whitehard, curate of All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North. The service and sermon were appropriate to the occasion, and the attendance to the service was good. The Vicar, the Rev. W. Kelly, has been confined to his bed during the last few days, but was present at the memorial service. Wholehearted support and attendance to church by each

individual parishioner would be more than pleasing to the Vicar and would also ensuro the smooth running of the church and matters pertaining thereto. At times the Vicar has been so ill that it has been a great effort for him to appear in the church and sympathetic support and kindly thought would be appreciated beyond expression. Farewell Party. A very pleasing little function took place at the residence of Mr J. R. McCall, Rongotea, on Friday evening when the many friends of his daughter, Miss V. McCall ,wko is leaving the district, gathered to bid her farewell. Mr L. Patton, on behalf of those present, presented Miss McCall with an xylonite trinket box, and said he was sure they were very sorry to lose her. Mr C. McCall, on behalf of his sister, suitably responded. Dancing, musical games, and musical items were indulged in. The winners of the Monte Carlo dance and the lucky spot dance were respectively Miss Porter and Mr D. Thompson and Miss M. Bower and Mr T. Patton. A very dainty supper was served and the party was brought to a close by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Social Club, The Social Club held its weekly meeting as usual on Thursday evening, there being a fair attendance. The prize winners were Mrs. A. Trenkner, and Mr W. G. Baylis; consolation: Miss I. Baylis and Mr R. A, Buchanan. A dainty supper being served, brought a pleasant evening to a close. Personal. Miss Gunn and Miss Porter, of,*Tauranga, are the guests of Mr and Mrs. M. H. White.