Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 85, 10 April 1943, Page 6

Awahuri

Last week a parly was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Goodman, when some thirty young- folk gathered to honour Gnr. C. B. Smedley. The evening was pleasantly spent in games, competitions, community singing and dancing to music supplied by Mr. Goodman on the accordion. The toast to the guest ofj honour, coupled with Gnr. Moates, who also had special leave, was proposed by Mr. Goodman. On returning thanks for the enjoyable evening, Gnr. Smedley proposed a toast to Mr. and Mrs. Goodman. The hall was crowded with a happy throng of dancers when the members of the Awahuri branch of the W.W.S.A. held a dance, the proceeds of which were in aid of the Emergency Ambulance for Feilding. In the supper room, lion-danc-ers spent an enjoyable time playing progressive euchre. Prior to the supper adjournment, members who had passed their first-aid, home nursing and transport examinations, assembled on the stage to receive their respective certificates. The president, Mrs. A. I-I. Goodman explained what the auxiliary members had done during their first twelve months of existence. She also expressed thanks to the instructors and congratulated the members who had passed their examination. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing to a professional orchestra, Mr. A. H. Goodman acting as M.C., while Mesdames Smith and Jones did good business at a market table. Messrs McCallum and Prentice Were door stewards and Mr. H. Matthews in charge of the cards. Last Saturday evening, a complimentary evening was held for Pte. Harold Salt. Mr. A. H. Goodman acted as M.C. During the evening, it became known that the guest’s brother, Allan, was in all probability being transferred to the same unit, so during the presentation, the chairman, Mr. McCallum, addressed his remarks to both boys and asked Harold to accept a wallet with the usual good wishes. He said that Allan’s present would be forwarded to him. On beharf of the R.S.A., Mr. Redmayne conveyed good wishes. Musical honours were accorded tho guests. A posy of roses made by Mrs. McCallum was presented to Mrs. Salt, mother t>f the boys. During the past month, a canvass has been in progress for funds for the Patriotic Entertainment Committee and according to the latest report, very good response has been given. A meeting was called last Saturday evening to decide what assistance could be given by the district to assist and raise the necesar.v funds for the dental clinic, in Feilding. Mr. Christian was chairman and Mr. Goodman was appoint*

ed secretary, it was decided to arrange a dance and euchre, with an auction o! produce, etc. As this is for a worthwhile cause, it is hoped that residents of the district will give their full support. The W.W.S.A. members are reminded that the Hygiene commences on Wednesday evening at 7.30 with Mr. Read as instructor.