CONTRIBUTIONS FOR COLOURS

Southland Times, Issue 24055, 20 February 1940, Page 7

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR COLOURS

APPEAL TO WOMEN OF SOUTHLAND The women of Southland are invited to contribute small sums towards the cost of providing colours for the sth Infantry Brigade, 2nd Echelon, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. These contributions may be sent to the lady editor of The Southland Times.

Amounts received are: Members Southland Women’s Club, £6/10/-; Mary, 2/6; contributions of 2/- each from Mrs J. R. Hanan, Mrs James Hargest, Miss H. Hargest, Mrs R. Lund, H. Southern, M. M. Gray, Mrs J. Holland, Mrs A. Walker, Wellwisher, A friend, F. E. Booth, Mrs N. A. Brodrick, Mrs F. Hinton. GAS AS A LETHAL WEAPON SERGEANT-MAJOR SUTTON’S ADDRESS Something different in the way of talks was given to the Southland Travel Club yesterday afternoon when Sergeant-Major Sutton chose as his subject “Gas as we know it as a lethal weapon.” Mr A. W. Jones presided and commented on the increasing popularity of the club, the membership having now reached 150. Visitors present were Mrs Carterer (Balclutha), Miss Ringland (Dunedin), Miss Heslop (Christchurch), and Mrs Pigou (Invercargill). Mr Jones also welcomed Miss Burt who, he said, had done splendid work during the last war. He then introduced the speaker for the afternoon. “We in New Zealand,” said SergeantMajor Sutton, “are not sufficiently advanced in our knowledge of the various gases to be really afraid of them. The task is to learn more about them so that in the event of any emergency we are able to help each other.” The people in England, where danger was more immediate, were quite conversant with what should be done in the event of attack. Sergeant-Major Sutton compared the gas masks of today with those of the last war. In addition the soldiers were now provided with a bleaching paste to prevent blistering of the skin after it had come in contact with mustard gas. The speaker was of the opinion that it was necessary to have some organization that would know exactly what should be done in the event of the in-habitants-of a town being gassed. There were many such organizations in England; some assisted in decontaminating the roads and others assisted fire brigades in fighting that result from air raids. “I feel,” said Sergeant-Major Sutton, in conclusion, “that there is scope for such an organization in this town. Nobody knows what to do in the event of danger of this kind and now is the time to get familiar with the various gases and know the different treatments that should be given to prevent undue suffering.” Mr Jones and Mr J. Robertson thanked Sergeant-Major Sutton for his address. Mrs H. H. Murphy sang two songs that were very much enjoyed and the afternoon was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. COUNTRY NEWS BLUFF Miss Greta Wishart, Spencer street, has returned from a holiday at Timaru. Miss I. Woods, Blackwater street, is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs E. Carter, Otira. Miss Mavis Wares, Spencer street, and Miss Pamela Edwards, Barrow ■ street, left during the week for Wellington. Miss Elsie Denny, Ann street, has I returned from a holiday in Wellington. Miss Joan Luker, Bann street, left ( early in the week to enter Training College at Dunedin. ] Mr and Mrs R. -N. Porter, Foyle . street, have returned from a holiday in the North Island. ; Mrs B. Brown and her small daughter, Barbara, Blackwater street, accom- ] panied by her mother, Mrs Buchanan, i are holidaying at Christchurch. Mrs V. McDougal, and her small son ] of Queenstown, is the guest of her

mother, Mrs J. Hamilton, sen., “Seamount,” Foyle street. Miss Jean Edwards, of Winton, visited her parents, Mr and Mrs L. E. Edwards, Barrow street, during the week. Miss Chris Hudson, who has been the guest of her sister Mrs James Hamilton, has now returned to Dunedin. Mrs A. Willy and Miss G. Unwin, Bandon street, left early in the week for Auckland. Captain W. Harle and Mrs Harle, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs S. Hattan, Ocean Beach road, have returned to Greymouth. OREPUKI Mrs J. Hazzard, Otautau, was a recent visitor to Orepuki. Mr and Mrs Beckingsale and family have returned to their home in Dunedin. Mrs N. McNay has returned from a holiday spent with friends in Wellington. Miss M. Watson, Otautau, spent a few days in Orepuki recently. Mrs J. Goold has returned to her home after spending a holiday at Tussock Creek.

Mrs Ewens, Scotts Gap, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Morrison. Mr and Mrs C. Keen, and Miss Enid Keen, Wairio, were recent visitors to Orepuki. Mrs G- Watson has returned from a holiday spent with relations at Timaru. Miss Gwen Boyd recently spent a few

days with her aunt, Mrs A. Ackers, Tuatapere. Mr and Mrs Calder, Eastern Bush, were the recent guests of Mrs M. Morris.

Miss M. Davis, Invercargill, was a visitor to her home at Waihoala re- ' cently. Mrs Eastlake has returned to her home in Invercargill after being the guest of-Mrs A. Fortune. Mrs E. Houlihan has left for her new home at Niagara. Mrs R. Betteridge, Invercargill, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Robbie "or a few days, Mrs F. Boyd is spending a short holiday in Invercargill as the guest of her mother, Mrs J. A. Popham. Mrs P. Gillan has returned from a holiday spent at Bluff and Balclutha. Mr and Mrs J. Fitzgerald were recent visitors to Tuatapere. Mr and Mrs R. Stuck have returned from a holiday spent in Dunedin. Mrs N. Templeton has returned to her home in Clinton, after being the guest of her sister, Miss A. Bennett. Miss Leila Weir was the recent guest . Miss Francis Horrell, Te Tua.

Mr and Mrs J. Williams, Tuatapere, were the week-end guests of Mrs Finnerty.

Miss M. Bennett, Riverton, visited her home during the week.

Mr and Mrs G. Bennett have returned from their honeymoon and have taken up residence in Orepuki. Mr and Mrs Ryan, Invercargill, have been the guests of Mrs T. Finnerty.

Mrs J. Fraser has returned from Invercargill, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. Jones. Miss J. Shaw, Invercargill, spent a few days at her home in Orepuki. Mrs M. Morris was a recent visitor to Invercargill. Miss L. Weir has returned to Dunedin where she will resume her studies at the Otago University. Mrs V. Daley is spending a few days at Otautau. Mrs E. Maginness has returned from u visit to Owaka. On their return from their honeymoon, Mr and Mrs G. Bennett entertained a big number of friends at a social evening in the Waihoaka Hall. Visitors were present from Invercargill, Otautau, Riverton, Colac and Tuatapere. The evening was spent in dancing, Miss A. Bennett and Mr J. Falska being the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz. Music was supplied by Miss M. Carroll and Messrs D. and M. Bennett. Mr J. Linton was ...aster of ceremonies. During the evening Miss M. Watson (Otautau) entertained with songs. WINTON Miss Dorothy Walker, Arthur street, is spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs J. G. McDonald, of Invercargill, has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs F. W. Dunlop, South Hillend. Mr and Mrs G. Brooker, of Makarewa. were the guests of Mrs H. Ward, Park street, for the week-end.

Mrs T. Campbell and Miss M. Cal-' der, of Centre Bush, were recent visitors to Queenstown. Miss P. Lynch was a visitor to Invercargill last week. Mr and Mrs G. W. Walters are spending a holiday in Picton and Wellington. Misses N. and M. McLeod, of Otahuti, spent a few days with Mrs D. W. Campbell, Great North road, last week. Mr and Mrs A. W. Sherbone, of Invercargill, spent the week-end with Mrs G. Pagan, Great North road. Recent guests at the Winton Hotel include Messrs W. St. Clair, N. Miller, A. Hay, I. Clements, Wilhelmson, W. Duff, W. Holmes, James B. Dempster, P. Beaumont, A. Cannon, A. McAllister Smith (Dunedin), Allan, Green, Boyd (Oamaru). Mr and Mrs T. N. Eastlake, Church street, are holidaying in Timaru. Mrs Walker, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Wilson, Park street. RIVERTON Mr J. A. Martin, Riverton, is visiting Christchurch. Mr A. D. Angus, Balclutha, was the guest of Mr and Mrs C. B. Matthewson for last week-end. Mrs J. Checketts has returned to Christchurch after being the guest of her sister, Mrs A. W. Castle. Mr and Mrs Wilson and family, of Central Otago, have returned home after a week at The Rocks without a fine day.

WOODLANDS Miss M. Concannon, Auckland, is spending a holiday in Woodlands as the guest of her sister, Mrs P. Mannion. Mr and Mrs S. Shanks, Timaru, are staying with Mr and Mrs J. Pye. Mr and Mrs L. Thwaites, Winton, spent a few days with Mr and Mrs H. D. Tresidder, last week. Mrs Keith Walker has been the guest of Mr and Mrs R. F. Walker for a fortnight. RIMU Misses Molly and Alice Coumane have returned after visiting the Centennial Exhibition. Mr and Mrs W. Parker, Naseby, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Allott Mr and Mrs M. Cournane and family are holidaying at Timaru. Mrs K. McKay, Waikaka, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs W. Stewart.