Woodville

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7321, 3 September 1930, Page 2

Woodville

MANCHESTER UNITY 1.Q.0.F.

From Our Own Correspondent.

Several members of the Loyal Woodville Lodge journeyed to Hopelands on Monday evening and held their fortnightly meeting in' the schoolroom. The country members turned out in full force, and a very profitable meeting was held. The chair was occupied by N.G. Bro. O. C. Morris who extended a hearty welcome to Bro. B. H. Norman, of Loyal Dannovirke Lodge. Bro. Norman thanked the N.G. for the very kind welcome. One candidate was proposed for membership. It was decided to forward a cheque to assist a brother in distress, who lives in another district. At the conclusion of Lodge business a debate took place, the subject being “Town versus Country Life,’’ Bros. Norman, Hutchings and Peebles speaking on hehalf of the country and Bros. Mackie, Cullen and Sutton for the town. The arguments brought for. ward were both very instructive and interesting. A ballot was taken at the conclusion of the debate and the country team was declared an easy winner. Members expressed themselves as very pleased with the evening’s function and hearty votes of thanks were passed to the school committee for the use of the school, and the country brethren for providing a tasty supper. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.

The usual monthly meeting .of the Women’s Institute was held in the parish hall on Tuesday afternoon. The hostesses were Mrs J. Horne, Mrs King and Mrs Norman. Mrs J. S. Nelson presided. There was a very large attendance. The monthly competition was held, the object being a sponge cake. Judges were Mesdaraes Shearman and Richards. The winners were Mrs Coston 1, Mrs Hartridge 2, Miss Kirkpatrick 3. There was also another competition which was won by Mrs Noble. Mrs Simpson gave a demonstration of upholstering. Mrs Hanlon Tendered a solo. A humorous sketch was given hy hlesdames Cuming, McCormick, and M'ss Milroy, while recitations wero given by Mrs Vile and Mrs Arlidge. A very dainty afternoon tea concluded the gathering. PERSONAL. The many friends of Mr W. Smith, late postmaster of Woodville, will regret to learn that his son Jack was admitted to hospital yesterday as the result of being thrown from a horse. The animal he was riding bolted in the main street of Waipukurau yesterday morning and the lad was thrown, sustaining a lacerated hand, shock and abrasions.