RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 24 November 1936, Page 3

RAETIHI

WEDDED IN AUCKLAND. A very pretty wedding solemnised in Auckland on November 18, the contracting parties being Veronica I Myrtle, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Stanish, of Raetihi, and Clarence, lirst son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Curham, of Green Lane, Auckland. The ceremony took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rev. Father Bennett officiating. The bride was prettily attired in cream satin beaute, and wearing a beautiful veil worked in cream silk, with orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of Madonna lilies, white carnations and maidenhair fern. Her attendants, Rose and Betty Stanish (sisters of the bride) wore dainty frocks of cloque crepe de chine, the former of pink and the latter of blue. Mr. R. Smith was best man, and E. Garrett groomsman. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away. A reception was held later at the Orient tea rooms, New Market, where a large gathering of friends were entertained by the bride's parents. Mrs. Stanish received her guests attired in a floral ensemble of printed crepe de chine, s the bridegroom's mother wearing a blue floral frock with coat to match. The happy couple left by car for Ihe south, the bride travelling in a neat grey costume. SCO IT NOTES. (By Scout Christoffersen.) An interesting evening was held by the Raetihi Scout troop on Friday night, under the leadership of Scoutmaster K. Perry. The troop entered into a discussion regarding the proposal to obtain extra accommodation for the Cub troop and Model Aeroplane Club. Scoutmaster Perry stated that the rooms adjacent to their present den were available, and a decision was reached to acquire them, and effect alterations, including the cutting of a door in the partition, thus giving access to the aeroplane cliproom from Ihe Scout quarters. The troop were then put through some stiff drill, the effects being apparent by the general expression of backs and calves suffering. At the conclusion of drill, muscles were further loosened by the use of the boxing gloves, find some spirited contests resulted. Scout R. Chesnutt proved too good for his opponent, Scout H. Windle and Scouts R. Christoffersen and V. Head participated in a bout in which honours were even. The next contest was very keenlycontested, Scout. R. Langdon accounting for Scout Bergman in an exciting 'bout. The final bout was between I Scouts M. Thompson and D. Lynch, the former winning on points after a ding-dong go. The troop was then dismissed, Scouts agreeing that a happy eveninghad been spent. GUARDS AND CHUMS. The Salvation Army Guards and Chums met at. the Hall on Friday evening, and after collecting basketballs and skipping-ropes, crossed to the Recreation Ground. The Guards entered into a game of rounders, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The Chums joined in the game a little later. After dusk. games were entered into, at the conclusion of which each received a bag of sweets. The group then marched back to the Hall, the Chums being dismissed, and Ihe Guards remaining to practice for their concert \vhich is to be held next [Monday evening (November 30). SWIMMING. A glorious day heralded the opening of the swimming season in Raetihi on Saturday, quite a number of residents taking their first plunge. The club has introduced a number of improvements to the swimming baths, and indications are for a successful season, and it. is hoped to hold various competitions and also carnivals, at a later date. The club intends co-operating in Ihe National ‘‘Learn lo Swim" week, and it is honed that a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity lo become adept in the | art of natation. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. M. Stanish and Miss E. Stanish, who have been on a short visit to attend the wedding of their daughter, have returned to Raetihi. Miss K. Grillin is on a holiday visit to Raetihi, and is staying with her parents, in Seddon Street. The friends of Mr. Roy Dittmer, who was confined to the Waimarino Public Hospital as the result, of an accident, will be pleased to learn that he has now returned to his home. It is understood that Captain Cresswell. who has been in charge of the Raetihi Corps of the Salvation- Army for some considerable time, will be leaving early in the new year to take up missionary work in Africa. DENTAL CLINIC. With finances in a healthy position and no fewer than 170 children receiving dental treatment, it was very disappointing to find that a mere handful of residents attended the meeting called to appoint, a committee to control the affairs of the clinic. The lack of interest displayed by parents was commented upon by those present at the meeting, stress being laid upon the fact of the important work being carried on at the clinic. Mr. L. J. Vile was in the chair, and explained to those present the objects of the meeting, which, briefly, was the election of a committee, owing to the previous committee (the school committee) having resigned. He gave a resume of the work carried out by the committeee during the past few years, and a general discussion then ensued. Mr. Vile answering various questions regarding the operations of the clinic. The following committee was then appointed:—Messrs. A. Ruse, G Rippingale, E. Gardner, J. Morris and L. J. Vile. At a subsequen* meeting of ihe committee, Mr. L. J. Vile was elected chairman and Mr. A. Rose secretary, ano routine business discussed.