Pohangina Valley

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7013, 12 September 1929, Page 5

Pohangina Valley

From Our Own Correspondent. The monthly meeting of the -Pohangina Valley branch of the D-airy Farmers’ Union was held in tiie Pohangina hall on Saturday evening. Mr J. D. B-almcr presided over a good attendance. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed and the monthly report aof the executive committee was read and discussd. Dental Clinics: Following a discussion on the school dental clinics, Mr

Rowbothom moved. “That this branch is of tho opinion that the school dental service should be extended so as to include all country schools. ’ ’ This •was seconded by Mr Passer, and carried unanimous)'. Pure Seeds Bill: The president ■stated that the question of a Pun Seeds Bill, which had originated fromthis branch, had received unanimous support from the Dairy Farmers' Union and the Farmers’ Union, and a Pure Seeds Bill would bo brought before the House next session. Kitchen Tea. On Monday evening, a kitchen tea

social and dance in honour of Miss H. Wagsitaff, whose marriage takes placo shortly, was held in. tho Pohangina hall. A pleasant evening was spent in dances, competitions and games, while songs by Miss M. Balmer and Mr A. Balmer were much appreciated, both responding to enthusiastic calls for more. During the evening a dressmaking competition was held, which caused much merriment, the winners being Messrs. A. Balmer and G. Wagstaff. A “lucky spot” waltz was won By Miss M. Balmer and Mr J. Galvin. On behalf of those present Mr G. Passey made the presentation and referred

to Miss Wagstaff’s popularity in the district, where she had resided all her life. In social and all other function* she would be greatly missed, but on her departure she would carry away with her the best wishes of her many friends in Pohangina. Miss Wagstaff assisted by Mr George Wagstaff then proceeded to unwrap the many presents revealing many useful kitchen Mr G. AT agstaff, on behalf of Ms daughter, suitably replied. The evening closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”