RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 101, 30 April 1936, Page 5

RAETIHI

ANZAC DAY Anzac Day service was held in the theatre when the Mayor (Dr. Feltham) ; was in the chair, and the Rev. T. Tiustum, of the Alethodist Chuich gave an ; address pointing out the responsibility of the living tu the memory of those who made the supreme saeiifice. Rev. C. Dobbs, Rev. A. Lane and Captain ) Cresswell also took part. A large number of wreaths were placed on the graves of all returned soldiers. A number of members of the Returned Soldiers’ Association were present. BOROUGH ELECTION I There were two candidates nominated ; for the vacancy iu the Borough Council caused through the death of Air. Walter Harris. The poll resulted in the return of Authur Dobson, who gained 131 votes I to 126 votes received by Air. A. AL j Laing. There were no informal votes. SALVATION ARMY On Sunday afternoon tne primary . school hall recently secured by the Salvation Army was opened py Commissioner and Airs. Adams, assisted by Colonel J. Scolney and Alajor Hildreth. The visiting officers conducted services on Saturday night and on Sunday in . the Army hall. The Commissioner made a few remarks and a short service was held outside the hall, after which the Commissioner placed the key in the door and declared the hall duly opened. The children gave a short programme

Ine (Diiureu guve a miuii. piugidiuununder the leadership of Mis. KeuVkc 1 and assisians. It was staled that the building cost £175, transfer fees, £4 IDs, repairs and renovation.- £9l 4s 9d. There had been collected £249 6s, leaving £2l 8s 9d still to be gathered before ; the place would be free of debt. There ; were over 60 children taking part in the proceedings. ' j SCHOOL COMMITTED ELECTION , ! At the annual meeting oi householders for ihe election uf a school committee Mr. C. Davis was in the chair and there was a good attendance. Mrs. A. W. Ash well read the balance sheet, which showed a ci'dit of over £3O on the general account and over £2O in the special fund. The chairman read the headmaster's 1 eport which stated that the school was in the 5B grade. The transport of children from ibe Bara para road district was a great advantage and it was hoped the scheme would be increased. The chairman read the 'committee’s report which was considered very satisfactory. 1 Jt was announced that I*l nominations I had been received but one had been withdrawn owing to his, removal from the disL"-. The following were declared elected without a ballot: E. (’. Davis L. J. Vile, AV. Juurneaux, A. Rose, Fretchling, W. Scarrow, A. Anderson, G. Burgess and N. Brown. On the motion of Air. Mead seconded by Mr. W. Jack a hear'y vote of thanks was accorded the out. going ■committee for its work. Air. Jack remarked that he thought it would help to create more interest in the. election of the time of the closing of nomination was stated in the notice calling the meeting. The notice said that where the average attendance did not exceed 240 nominations could be. made, ai, the meeting but the general public was not aware what the average attendance was for the last year. It was decided 10 place on record the appreciation of householders of the good work done by Mrs. A.. W. Ash well as secretary and chairwoman and member of the committee for many years. On behalf of the committee the chairman presented Airs. Asnweli with a teapot as a token of appreciation. Mrs. Ashwell suitably replied. At the meeting of the committee Mr. Davis was re-elected chairman and Mr. Fretchlrng secretary. A subcommittee was appointed to conclude arrangements lor the purchase of a radio for the school. PRESENTATIONS I At ihe annual meeting <4 parishionj ers of the Anglican Church the vicar ’presented Miss AL Harris with a bedroom clock. The members of the ’ Ladies’ Guild gave Aliss Harris a crystal vase and the Girls’ Club a beautifully hand-painted toilet '1 he Nunday School chiidi?n took the i opportunity vf giving Aliss Harris a A public farewell will be tendered 3 M.ss Harris in the Druids’ Hall on Thursday night when the Mayor will 1 make a presentation from the residents of the district. Ali.-s Harris intends to leave for Wan-o-anui on Saturday. ARGAN RECITAL An organ recital was given by Mr. W. .1). S-. Ugden in the Anglican Church on I’uesday ihgbt when here was a * good congregation and ail enjuyed the items. The programme included organ solos, “Ave. Maria,” ‘Oh, Foi the ; Wings of a Dove,” “Sorrow Leads to . Joy,” ’•Prelude Staccatto,” the hymn ’ “Peace, Perfect Peace” and ••Festival Evensong L fading to benediction.’’ ’ Mr. G. Pcrryy played the solo “The LO'.-t Chrod” on the coiuet and Mr. G. Skuse sank “Nazareth” and MB.' j Eastman a.so rendered a solo. Ihe vicar, Rev. C. Dobbs pres Jed o\er the . gathering. ’ GENERAL The members of the Raetihi Wrest lin" Club he-ld the annual meeting of r the club on Tuesday night when arrangements were made tor the approaching season. The county balance sheet is now available for inspection at various ’ places throughout the dis'net. __ * combe returned the next best card, 88 * —14—74. : Handicap Reductions.—Handicap re * Auctions have been made as Idiiowv: 1 T. C. Kincaid, 7 to 6; A. L. Bennett. * 20 to 18. Stratson Cup. — Ihe club is great'} 1 indebted to Alessrs Stratmore Bros, the z makers of Stratson golf clubs, and to r the local agents, Messrs. R. M i'son J and Co., Ltd., for the donation of a 3 handsome challenge cup, for competition amongst the members of tne Tai--1 hape Golf Club. Qualifying rounds will be played, and the best 32 players*, on s net scores, will play off on match play * to decide the holder of this challenge 1 CU T’