PATEA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1929, Page 14

PATEA NEWS

ANZAC DAY OBSERVANCE SERVICE LARGELY ATTENDED. INSPIRING ADDRESS GIVEN. (From Our Own Correspondent), Anzac Day was fittingly commemorated in Patea, a memorial service being held in the Town Hall at 11 a.m. The service was conducted by Revs. 0. Gibson, W. V. Martin, C. Aker, W. Watson, Captain Williams (Salvation Army), and presided over by Mr, H. G. Dickie, ALP. The attendance was large and included the local girl guides under Captain T, Gibson, The service commenced with the National Anthem, played by the Municipal Band and sung by those present. Then followed the hymn “0 God Our Ilelji in Ages Past,” and a short address by Air. Dickie, who hoped that Anzac Day would always be observed, as it undoubtedly—in addition to affording them an opportunity of showing their gratitude to those who fell —helped to strengthen the bonds of Empire which they all desired. Captain Williams led the recital of the Lord's Prayer, which was* followed by the singing of “Rock of Ages.” A prayer by Air. Aker, and a lesson (Cor. L, XV.) by Air. Alartin were next delivered, after which the band played “The Garland of Flowers.” Air. Gibson, vicar of Patea, delivered a short, inspiring address. The service, he said, served a threefold purpose. It was a tribute to the men and women who laid down their lives in the wav; it was a challenge to all to recognise the great responsibility that rested upon their shoulders as Christians; it served to remind them of the sacrifices that had been made on their behalf. The keynote of their service should be life, not death. It should serve to remind them of their duty to give of their best to make the world a fit habitation for all. Those who had fallen taught them it was more blessed to give than to receive. It was through the lack of the spirit of sacrifice that the world was not better than it was. Air. Gibson hoped they would take away from the service the thought of sacrifice, without which there was nothing in life worth while. The service closed with the singing of Kipling’s “Recessional,” after which the Benediction was pronounced by>Mr. Gibson and the Doxology sung by the gathering. HERIVTESTING ASSOCIATION. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES. The sixth executive meeting of the Patea District Herd-Testing Association was held on Thursday afternoon, Mr. A. Muggeridgo presiding. The secretary, Air. 11. Wooyear-Smith, reported that at the conclusion of the eighth period the association would bo in an exceedingly favourable position. Despite opposition and adverse reports, the association had conducted an’'efficient testing service at the price of 4s per cow for group members, and 3s for association members. This sum was exclusive of the Government subsidy which members received in duo course. After a year’s working the association had paid £l5O for plant and equipment, and had come out slightly to the good. This was satisfactory, considering that during the first round only 2100 cows were tested, and these were the only cows charged at the 4s rate. During the second period 2800 cows were tested (70Q at 3s Gd), and for the third period 3400 cows (GOO at 3s). Outstanding accounts totalled £49, which, with the bank balance of £7G, brought the revenue‘ to £125, against which appeared £122 in wages, etc. Alembers had expressed complete satisfaction with th? organisation and service. The largest herd tested was that of Mr. D. Chambcrlai-i, Kakaramea, where nearly 200 cows were successfully dealt with, the time taken for milking this herd with the cvery-dtfy detectors being practically the same as at an ordinary milking. . ;; The association, thanks to the executive and all concerned, was now/ established on a very firn footing aftiir the first year’s work. . The. secretary expressed h ; s thanks for assistance and co-operation given him by the chairman', executive and members. The acting-chairman stated the report fully outlined the position in the district. The association had been very successful and it was not inclined to join any outside association. The farmer's were appreciating the value of the service'’ given and weeding out the unprofitable COW'S. The chairman received with regret the formal resignation of the secretary, and executive members expressed, complete satisfaction with his services. Air. Smith had worked untiringly and his resourcefulness had overcome many, difficulties and ensured the success of the association. They wished him every success and happiness in the future. CROQUET SEASON CONCLUDED. The -roquet season concluded in Patea on Saturday when a fair number of players assembled on the greens and spent a pleasant afternoon. Tho weather was fine though cold. Afternoon tea was provided by the committee. During the afternoon several competitions were held, the reSults being: — Ring the bell.—Mrs. Horner (senior). Airs. Spooner (junior). Skittles—Airs. Dwyer, (senior), Mrs Tennent (junior). Trail.—Mr. A. Gibbs (senior), Miss R, Ramsbottora (junior). Round target—Airs. Derrett (senior), Miss R. Ramsbottom (junior). . Angles.—Air. O. Horner (senior), Aliss It. Ramsbottom (junior). ST. GEORGE’S LADIES’ GUILD. The annual meeting of St. George’s Ladies’ Guild was held on Thursday evening, the Rev. 0. Gibson, vicar, presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. Much valuable work had been accomplished, but with re-organisa-tion, it was felt, the efficiency of the guild would be raised. The following officers were elected: — President, Airs. C. Masters; vice-presi-dents, Airs. C. Carey, Airs. W. White and Mrs. A. Christensen; secretary, Airs. E. Laing. The chrysanthemum show was fixed for Alay 2,

RIFLE ASSOCIATION. MEAIBERS’ ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of tho .Patea Rifle Association was held on Monday evening, Air. C. R. Honeyfield presiding over a good attendance. The balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of over £92, was adopted. The chairman said the result of the year’s working was somewhat disappointing. This was largely due to the drop in the number of entries;.... The expenditure had remained tho same but the receipts had fallen away considerably, Mr. P. S. Finlayson said although the year’s working disclosed a loss, of £25 lie believed they would eventually regain the loss. They were very fortunate in having good officers, especially in their secretary and his two assistants. The entries waxed and waned with the weather. The secretary’s action in requisitioning for the annual free ammunition supply for the King’s Birthday meeting was confirmed. The' election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Air. A. T. Christensen; president, Air. C. R. Honeyfield; vicepresidents, fourteen were elected; executive, Messrs. J, Jepson, A. Govenlock. J. Paterson, G. 11. Taylor, T. Geary, S. Hone, P. 0. Veale, J. H. Cronin, A. Robertson, P. Palmer, E. Thompson, W. White, D. Roots, G. W. King. 11. Alawhinney, R. Willis, Al. Carey, A. Baldwin, W. Al. Luxford and S. Higgs; statistical officers, Alessrs J. Dempsey and L. Adams; chief executive officer, Mr, Al. Carey; hon. secretary, Mr. C. 11. Carey; hon. auditor, Air. E. F. Hemingway. The secretary was granted an honorarium of £lo‘los. Mr. Carey expressed his indebtedness to Alessrs. Adams, Dempsey .and Al. Carey for valued assistance during the year. It was decided to hold the usual rille meeting on Juno 3. Programme arrangements were discussed and the matches were decided on. • It was decided that a donation of £2 2s be made to the Patea Domain Board, and application made for the use of the training shed on June 3. Votes of thanks were accorded Alessrs. E. F. Hemingway, J. Cronin and Al. Carey for assistance, and Alessrs. W. Alorse and E. Thompson for trophies. The chairman presented Alessrs, J. Dempsey and L. Adams (statistical officers) with a tobacco pouch each, as an appreciation from members of thensplendid work. Air. Finlayson said he had pleasure in calling on the meeting to record its appreciation of the valuable services rendered the association by the president. His motion was carried with acclamation. On Air. Al. Carey’s motion it was decided to record the association’s appreciation of the work of Air. P. S. Finlayson.

BOWLING CLUB FUNCTION. Alembers gathered at the Patea bowling green on Wednesday to farewell Air. and Mrs. H. Palmer, who r.re leaving for Papakura. Mr. AV. Paterson, club president, regretted losing the guests and wished them every happiness and prosperity in their new home. He presented Air. Palmer with a smoker’s outfit and Airs. Palmer with a lady’s handbag Alessrs. A. T. Christensen, A. W'ainwright, J. Dempsey and Geo. Williams also spoke of the club's loss by the departure of Air, and Airs. Palmer. Air. Palmer, in thanking members for their kindness, trusted Patea friends would look them up should they visit Papakura, as they both would be pleased to see old friends. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING. The annual meeting of the Patea branch of the British ayd Foreign Bible Society was held ou Thursday evening, the Rev. W. V. Alartin presiding over a good attendance, including Aliss A. Young, organising secretary for Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay. The chairman referred to tho loss sustained through the death of the secretary, Airs. Peacock, and a motion of sympathy with Air. G. Peacock in his bereavement was passed. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs. W. F. Sheild; vicepresidents, Alesdames Cooper and Sutherland; secretary and treasurer, the Rev. W. V. Alartin. * In introducing Miss Young the. chairman referred briefly to the worth of the society and to the noble idea set out to reach—the Bible for every person, am. for each in his own language.Aliss Young gave an interesting address, which was much appreciated. Reference was made to the placing of a copy of the Bible in the bedrooms of the* hotels throughout the country, a .work which had been successfully carried out in other lands. A short msieal programme was presented, Aliss J. Sutherland, Aliss R. Honeyfield, Aliss Rankle and Aliss Af. Hamerton supplying the items. Mrs. J. AloCarty, who provided the supper, was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. WHENUAKURA HALL SHOP DAY. A very successful shop day in aid of the Whenuakura Hall funds was held in Patea on Saturday. The street stall was Ll charge of Airs. P. A. Bourke, Airs. W. E. Donald and Aliss Helen Sheild. Two competitions were conducted, the winners being Airs. P. W. Tong (dressing jacket, No. 42) and Air. C. A. Larcombe (dinner, No. 24). About £lO was collected. PATEA PLUNKET SOCIETY. t A special meeting of the Patea Plunket Society was held on Alonday evening. Airs. T. C. Roberts presiding. Alesdames Alcßae, King, Petersen, Al. A. Pearce, C. Carey, Crabb, Haddow, Pauling, A. Christensen, C. Christensen, Torlens, Jenkins, Pettigrew*, T. Nelson and L. Honeyfield (hon. secretary) were also present. The discussion of annual dance matters took place, members agreeing that the dance should be held on the same lines as last year. As the result of a ballot Air. Gilmore’s orchestra was engaged. The hall decorations were left in the hands of Alesdames Crabb, Nelson and Pettigrew, and the supper-room control will be in the hands of Alesdames King. Haddow and Hunger. Mrs. Roberts’ offer to donate a prize for a novelty dance was accepted with thanks*.

PERSONAL ITEMS. Afiss Phyllis Bourke, Whenuakura, left by the Alarama on Friday on a holiday trip to Sydney. Air. Loftus, Matukuroa, sailed on Friday for a six months’ holiday trip to England. Air. L. Lord, who has been visiting his parents at Kakaramea, returned to Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday. Alesdames F. Besley and Bourn (Whenuakura), Air. and Mrs. Tarrant (Kakaramea) left by the Alarama for Svdnev on Friday. Mrs. F. W. Hamel returned from Auckland on Thursday. Mrs. W. F. Sheild is spending a week in Wellington. Air. P. S. Finlayson has returned from a health-recruiting trip to Helensville. Miss Al. Back left on Tuesday morning for Gust, on a holiday visit to het brother. At the recent examination in theory held by the Royal Academy of Alusic, Aliss Meta Alawhinney and Aliss G. Kelly, pupils of Miss M. Hamerton, were successful in passing the third division. gaining 94 and 89 marks respectively/' POPPY DAY COLLECTIONS. One hundred and fifty poppies weie sold in Patea on Saturday by Airs. J. Petersen, who had volunteered to do the work single-handed. The proceeds of .the sale wilt go towards maintaining the local memorial gates at tho domain. Airs. Peterson stated to a News reprei sentative that she could have disposed of a greater number as most people gave their shilling willingly. /