Rangiwahia

Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 229, 27 September 1940, Page 5

Rangiwahia

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Red Cross Patriotic Auxiliary

The September meeting of the branch was held at Mrs. McKenzie’s residence when Mrs. Boshier presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. The afternoon took the form of a social gathering as well as to raise money to send to the Navy League in aid of tho minesweepers. A stall was held and a charge made for afternoon tea. Mrs. W. Couper donated a cushion which was won by C. McKenzie. The total amount raised was £5 which was a very fine effort. The. following is a list of articles sent away since the branch was formed in May:—76 hussifs, 31 silk garments, 6 quilts, 13 scarves, 13 singlets, 12 shaving carryalls, 100 balaclavas, 15 pair gloves, 50 pair mittens, 6 pair socks, 38 face cloths, 30 ditty bags, 12 shaving bags, 36 handkerchiefs and 7 sacks of refugee clothing. All those who have helped in this effort are thanked. The auxiliary acknowledges with thanks £1 donated by Mrs. Wood, Snr. School Card Tournament The second of a series of card tournaments held by the school in aid of the Dental Clinic was held last Saturday evening. There was a large attendance and the winners were Miss H. Fankhauser and I. James, the consolation prizes going to Mrs. Pemberton and A. Hancock. The prizes for the winners were donated by Mrs. Jones and Miss B. Morgan. It is expected that the Dental Nurse will visit tho local school and take up her duties at the local clinic some time this week.

Tho friends of Mrs. C. Deihl, late of Rangiwahia, who is now living in Palmerston North, will be sorry to learn that she is an inmate of the Palmerston North hospital following an operation on Sunday. Everyone will wish her a speedy recovery.