ELTHAM’S EX-SOLDIERS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 July 1929, Page 14

ELTHAM’S EX-SOLDIERS

RE UNION DINNER HELD.

REMINISCENCES OF THE WAR

An enjoyable evening was spent by .lie Eltham. Returned Soldiers’ League last night, when an excellent attendance made their annual re-union a marked success. The gathering was presided over by Air. W. Ricketts. After the loyal toast had been honoured the toast was given of “Those Who Arc Gone.” This toast was drunk in silence. The toast of Now Zealand Troops was proposed by Air. C. V. Smith, who lauded the work of New in the war areas, referring especially to the manner in which they were appreciated by members of the British units Mr. J. Best replied. Air. G. W. Peebles proposed the toast of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service and enlarged on the wonderful work of that unit carried out usually under conditions of severe hardship. Air. it. Darling replied on behalf of the nurses. Other British Units was proposed by Air. J. H. Forsyth and was responded to by Air. C. V. Smith and Mi’. J. Tilly. ’Mr. W. O. Hill, iu proposing the toast of tho South African War Veterans, suggested it was fitting that the younger generation should pay tribute to those who participated in that conflict. Their hardships were numerous and even those who fought in the Great War could not appreciate the difficulties under which they earned on the struggle. Mr. G. Cleaver replied on behalf of several South African men who were present. The toast of the entertainers and the Press was proposed, by Air. J. Carlson. Air. Reeves proposed the toast of the chairman, referring to the excellent work done by him in furtherance of returned soldiers’ interests in Eltham.

During the evening items were given by Sait’s orchestra and entertainment was provided by Messrs. C. Gavigan, J. Walker, F. Parsons, Des Forges and R. Keenan. The gathering continued till a late hour with reminiscences of life during the period spent at the front, F.I.THAAI MUNICH’AL THEATRE: “THE LARIAT KID.” A really good programme is to be shown at the Eltham Municipal picture theatre to-night. The feature will be Hoot Gibson in “The Lariat Kid,” a picture of the old west, with all the refreshing atmosphere of the great outdoors. “The Lariat Kid” is replete with romance. Tho dainty and charming Ann Christy appears opposite Hoot as Alary Lou, a girl who is trying to escape a marriage with a rogue that her aunt is trying to force on her. Hoot appears as a furious package of fighting fury who, singlehanded, cleaned up the notorious Hell’s Gulch. Tho picture is packed with glorious thrills, (refreshing romance and beautiful scenery. With tho good supports this programme should please tho most exacting patron.