RIVERTON AFFAIRS

Southland Times, Issue 18928, 30 April 1923, Page 2

RIVERTON AFFAIRS

ANZAC DAY (From Our Own Correspondent.) A very successful and impressive service was held in More’s Hall, Riverton, on Wednesday, in connection with Anzac Day. There was a large attendance of returned soldiers and civilians. The accompaniment of the hymns sung was supplied by the Riverton Brass Band who were complimented universally on the manner and quality of the music produced. The arrangements for the service had been left in the capable hands of Rev. C. Webb, who carried out his duties energetically and admirably. The Mayor of Riverton, who was present by invitation, presided, and the officiating ministers were Rev. C. Webb, Anglican; Rev. H. Powell, Methodist, and Adjutant Podmore, Salvation Army. Rev. Webb gave a very interesting and able address in commemoration of all soldiers, both in the South African and the European ware. The last post was sounded by Bugler Jas. Livesey, and the National Anthem brought a very impressive service to

a close. RETURNED SOLDIERS A meeting of returned soldiers was held immediately after the service on Anzac Day and it was decided to form a committee whose duty it would be to guard the interests of returned soldiers throughout the district. It was arranged to hold a reunion banquet of all returned soldiers throughout the Western District and the following committee was elected:— Mr D. M. Rae (chairman), Dr. Gordon, Messrs H. Johnstone, J. A. Martin, R. A. Murray, and R. Dickson. Mr T. A. Mooney was appointed secretary. The date of the re-union has since been arranged for Wednesday, May 30 at 7.30 p.m. and all soldiers throughout the Western District, who are willing to attend are requested to forward their names to the secretary as early as possible. The charge for admission will be ss. BOROUGH COUNCIL The borough election passed off very quietly. Dr. Trotter, the present Mayor, was re-appointed unopposed. For North Riverton only the required number of councillors were nominated. There were four nominations for the three vacancies in South Ward and the poll resulted as follows:

C. B. Patrick 102 Wm. Buddle 94 Miss H. Hunt 91 Jas. Reed 29 Informal 1 The first mentioned three were therefore

elected. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL The number required have been nominated as members of the committee for the District High School, so there will be no election at the annual meeting on Monday evening'. The committee will be Mrs J. C. Johnstone, Rev. C. Webb and Messrs R. W. Stevens, W. Scobie, T. Bonland, J. C. McKenzie, T. King, H. J. Walden and' John Cunningham. GOLF The opening of the golf season takes place on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. and the annual meeting of the club will be held on Tuesday, at 8 p.m. SALVATION ARMY Some excitement and stir has been caused among the ranks of the local Salvation Army by the projected visit of Commissioner Hoggard on Tuesday. Adjutant Podmore, who is a very energetic worker, has completed his arrangements to give the Commissioner a right royal welcome. The programme will commence at the railway station on arrival of the Commissioner and his retinue when they will be welcomed by the Mayor. A meeting will be held at 2.30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. A reception tea will be provided at 8 p.m.. The Riverton District Brass Band will parade and enliven proceedings with some lively music, after which will follow a lecture by Commissioner Hoggard. Mr J. C. Thompson, M.P. will occupy the chair. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE At the adjourned meeting on Monday last letters of thanks for providing hot water for picnics were received from the Tapanui and Gore School Committees, the latter forwarding a handsome donation of £2 2s towards the funds of the League. It was decided to form a working bee to remove soil from the Bay road, South Riverton and it was also decided to erect a swing in the Triangle, North Riverton. Mr F. Trail also kindly offered to erect 1 another swing in the same place. This ?wing will be known as the “Lady Blissful” swing.