Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 121, 23 May 1941, Page 5

Awahuri

(From Our Own Correspondent.) On Tuesday evening last the hall was filled to capacity with friends, relatives and residents to bid farewell and a safe return to Privates 0. G. Hancock, L. S. D. Henderson and T. Buckley. The evening was spent in dancing to music supplied by a professional orchestra. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. A. H. Goodman. Extras were played by Private Henderson and his brother Stewart. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Goodman and D. Lrakin. Prior to tlie supper adjournment, the guests of the evening were escorted to the stage to receive honours. The chairman of the Patriotic Entertainment Committee, Mr. MacCullum, said how pleasing it was to see such a large gathering present and also extended a special welcome to all men present in uniform, lie also paid tribute to the mothers and wife of these boys. Opportunity was then taken to present Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Stapler (dcpulty for her mother, Mrs. R. Henderson), Miss Buckley (also deputy for her mother) and Mrs. L. S. D. Henderson, with posies made and presented by Mesdames Rowlands and Port. Mr. MacCullum, in speaking of the boys, mentioned that Privates Hancock and Henderson had been born, schooled and resided in the district up to the time of entering camp. Both men had proved themselves worthy residents and were held in high esteem by all. Private Buckley was not quite so well known but had been working in the district for some time and had answered the call. The chairman expressed best wishes, good luck and a safe return and asked Private Hancock to accept a shaving compact; Private Henderson a w r ristlet watch; and Private Buckley

a shaving set. On behalf of the Sewing Guild, Mrs. Bond presented each with a parcel of comforts, accompanied with good wishes. Mr. Allen, president of the Feilding branch of the R.S.A., asked whether "we on the home front were doing all we could to assist these boys leaving our®shores, and suggested that we all could work a bit harder, give a little more and so keep our boys well supplied with all that is necessary to win this war. Mr. Allen spoke of the assistance given by the branches of the R.S.A. Mesdames Ward and .Amy Whaka delighted with a lively haka. Opportunity -was taken to announce that another quota of thirty parcels from the Awahuri-Kopane area was now due. These parcels cost approximately nine pounds every three months. Donations for same will be gladly accepted by any member of the committee or by the secretary. Ping Pong Club On Saturday evening an. attendance of twenty-odd members meet for weekly practise. The club secretary will be pleased to enroll further new membors. Last Saturday night it was with regret that members said farewell to Mr. Dave Larkins who is leaving the district. H'B has been a regular member of the club during the past two years. The chairman expressed appreciation for his assistance and extended best wishes for a happy and prosperous future in his new undertaking. Patriotic Sewing Guild

Besides doing community knitting, etc., and sending forward well-filled parcels to the Zone E centre, members of the Sewing Guild have seen to it that each boy leaving the district has received a parcel of comforts containing such articles as balaclava, mittens, pullover, hussif, hold-all, etc. Also, the Women’s Institute sees to it that at intervals of three months that parcels of similar articles as contained in the national unaddressed parcels are forwarded to local boys on active service. It has been decided to combine with a function to help raise the necessary money to continue this work and next week a dance with a professional orchestra and euchre (for non-dancers), with good prizes has been arranged. Friends are asked to bring anything saleable for the stall or something suitable for the supper. Personal A pleasant surprise was sprung on Mr. A. H. Goodman who has resigned the emplo} r of the Awahuri Dairy Company after being in their employ for over thirteen years. Mr. K. Fraser asked Mr. Goodman to accept a gift as a small token of appreciation from the office staff and himself with best wishes for his future success. In returning thanks for the gift Mr. Goodman voiced his appreciation ctf the assistance given him. Miss Audrey Holland, Longburn, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. Holland. Air. and Mrs. Geo. Dunlop, from Otago, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Montgomerie. Mrs. L. Oke, accompanied by her son, Rav, are holidaying in New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. J, N. Lucas and their daughter, Betty, are spending the holidays in Hastings and Wellington.