HEATHCOTE NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12405, 24 August 1918, Page 4

HEATHCOTE NOTES.

[From Oto Correspondent.] OUR BOYB. Sapper Theodore Keole, who is back in Mesopotamia again after sick leave ip India, states that he is in first-class health. His letter to his mother is written on a Turkish cable form picked up on the battlefield at the close of a successful engagement against John 'lfiirk.” There is a probability that Sapper Keele will be transferred to France.

. .Sergeant Guy Connal- who is on duty at New Zealand headquarters- in France, says in a letter by last mail .that he is still going strong. He has met R. Perkins, A. Weir, H, Nichols, C. Rhind and AAL Jarden, all well known in Heathcoto ALalley. He expected to bo soon having leave, and would then be visiting Scotland. Among those who went into camp with the last draft .was another exgalley hoy, StanleyMieckingsale.MOu completing his education.pt,. the .Heathcoto 'Valley School lid attended, the AAesfc Christchurch D.H.S., and at the end of two years passed the,junior Civil Service examination, gaining first place in Canterbury. He has since matriculated. Ho enlisted on his nineteenth birthday. His uncle, of the same name, and also well known in Heathcoto, will go into camp in October. Mr E. AA’cnmoth, of Hills Road, Hillsborough, went into Trenthani camp in the last draft. . SOCIAL.

The Methodist combined annual social was held hist Alonday evening, and the occasion was taken advantage of to bid “ ;m revoir” to Private Av . J. Burnell, who is down on final leave. The Rev F. Copdland presided, and read a. telegram of apology from Air AV. Stout, the old Bible Class leader. Included in tho programme ivefc : songs by Alisses Oetgon, D. Gimblett,' ' H. Wenmoth, J. Hay and the. Rev Copeland, a recitation by Airs’ Pedlar, a reading by Aliss Pedlar, and a violin solo by Private AA’. J. Burnell, by special request. Tho guest of the evening was presented by Air James AVoir with a handsome wristlet watch as a token ,of the good wishes of his triends in the church. Grateful mention was made of the self-sacrificing work Private Burnell had carried out in beautifying the church grounds, many Saturday afternoons and other times being taken up in this way. The result was greatly appreciated hv the church people. Private Burnell was the last member of the Young-ATen’-s " Bible Class, which had flourished for years, but which was now scattered on account of the war services of its members. The Rev Copeland and Air AA’hito also spoke of their guest in eulogistic terms. Private Burnell responded. After refreshments had been handed round games wore played uulil the gathering closed with ‘‘Aukl Lain; Sync.” RED CROSS BAZAAR,

The Club Hull was n busy scene last Thursday, when Hcathcote' Valiev again snowed wlinfc a patriotic, little community can do to support a worthy cause. The gross receipts of the bazaar amounted to £4O, and this., after the long succession of financial efforts made to help on the-: war, is a result tire!t has been highly gratifying to all concerned. After a short programme rendered by -Misses 51. Cogle, It. Round, Airs Gates, Air Taylor and G. Cbglo the bazaar was declared open by -Mr C. Flavcll. The following were, stall-holders Cakes, Airs John Evans. Alisa G. Elaines; refreshments, Alesdamos J. S. AAeir, AY. Evans, ,J. Nixon. C. Manning, Misses 'P. Gray,' A. Thompson: fancy work, Alesdamos L. Salt. F„ King; copper trail, Bliss AVeir; sweets, Airs A. Betfcle. Miss I. Evans; flowers, Afesdames C. Flavcll, F. G. AVatt; dip, Aliss Fellingham; produce, Alcssrs Bottle and Sword. LABOUR DAY CARNIVAL.

At tlie Heatlicoto Club member*' meeting held Inst Monday to further the arrangemnts for the Labour Day sports carnival Mr J. Perkins occupied the chair. Mr Lunn reported th© offer of a sheep by Mr Forbes. The gift was accepted with thanks. The various subcommittees reported that arrangements wore well advanced. Permission to use tho recreation grounds had been granted by tho_ Heathcote Recreation Trust. With a view to raising funds for trophies and to meet other expenses it was decided to hold another fancy dross ball on Saturday,...September 7. Items for this column may be left at Mr A. Settle’s store on or before Thursday in each week.