EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 May 1944, Page 5

EKETAHUNA

SIX O’CLOCK TEA PARTY MAYOR & MAYORESS HONOURED. (“Times-Age” Special.) . A six o’clock party was held in the Borough Council Chambers last evening, when the retiring Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs W. Olsen) were entertained by the co'uhcillors. Th'C Deputy-Mayor (Dr Simmers) presided. The guests included members of the staff and Mr. and Mrs. Scott. An apology for absence was received from Mrs. Grey. Before making Mt and Mrs. Olsen a presentation of a Chromitim fireside companion set, Dr. Simmers eulogised the guests for the unselfish and untiring work done while occupying the position of mayor and mayoress. He regretted very much indeed the Mayor’s decision not to seek re-election and wished Mr and Mrs Olsen the best of health in their retirement. Councillor Priest was then called upon to explain the symbols of each unit of the fireside set, and this was, rather cleverly done in the fotm of ah illuminated address. Councillor Marenzi expressed appreciation on behalf of the residents- of the valuable assistance given by Mrs D. Scott (the mayor’s daughter) while her mother had been indisposed. The Mayor feelingly thanked the councilolrs for their thoughtfulness in providing such a pleasant gathering, the illuminated address and the gift. He referred to the great difficulties which had been met with and. surmounted, and stated that the borough was well on its way to be in a very sound financial,, position. Councillor D. Ryan spoke in appreciation of the services given by the Deputy-Mayor to the borough. A number of toasts were honoured. WOMEN’S DIVISION MEETING OF BRANCH. At a meeting of the Eketahuna branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union the president (Mrs McAnulty) presided over a fair attendance. It was decided that each district should in turn entertain the members each month. The Rev. J. Combes, of Pahiatua, gave a most interesting address. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. A hamper was packed to send to the A.N.A. Club in Wellington. Personal Items. Mr. and Mrs. S. Pound, of Featherston, have been the guests of Mr and Mrs. A. Hardingham, Bridge Street, Eketahuna. Mrs. A. Ross, of Greytown, has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Gallagher, Liverpool House. L.A/c. G. Caster, of Waiouru, is visiting relatives at Kaiparoro. Mr. G. Daniel, of the R.N.Z.A.F., is spending his leave with his parents. Mrs. S. Rowe, of Auckland, is visiting lier parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Baillie, Macara Street. Mr. C. Crocker, of Katikati, Bay of Plenty, is visiting friends in Eketahuna. Miss E. Morris has returned from a visit to Waipukurau. Mr. N. Jensen. Wavcrley. is staying with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. P. Jensen, Parkville. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Fredrickson, of Wellington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Fredrickson, Anderson Street. Miss Mavis Peterson, of Gisborne, is visiting hex- parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Peterson, Stanley Street, Parkville.