PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 242, 12 October 1937, Page 10

PATEA

THEFT OF OVERCOAT James Verdi Gestro, a young man, was arrested by Constable Kelly at Patea on Friday on a charge of theft of an overcoat valued at £4, at Palmerston North on August 19 last, the property of Harold Newton. He appeared before Messrs E. F. Hemingway and W. F. Sheild, J.P.’s, on Saturday, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to one month s imprisonment. Constable Kelly stated that the accused, with a mate, stayed at a boarding-house in Palmerston North on August 18 and 19 last. Complainant also stayed at the same boardinghouse. Accused ottered to purchase the overcoat, but complainant would not sell it. The accused was interviewed on October 5 and he strenuously denied that the coat he had in his possession was the stolen coat. The coat was forwarded to Palmerston North and was identified by complainant as his property. Accused was before the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington on August 6 last on a charge of receiving stolen property and was admitted to probation for 11 years. SILVER WEDDING Celebrations for the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs C. H. Carey were very bright and happy, Misses J. and N. Carey and Mr M. Carey, junr., entertaining some sixty friends and relatives in the Town Hall supper room on Saturday evening. Miss Jean was frocked in ivory corded duchess under a white fur coat, and Miss Nellie wore carnation pink crepe angela and lace in tunic style, with a white fur coat. Mrs Carey was gowned in a mulberry ring velvet model frock, with a silver flower on the corsage, and was presented with a beautiful bouquet tied with silver ribbons, sent by Mrs H. Nuttall, of Eltham, who was unable to attend, the Mayoress, Mrs F. Ramsbottom, making the presentation. Miss Jean presented a lovely shoulder spray of pink cyclamen to Mrs M. Carey. Flag “500” was enjoyed, the winners being Miss J. Larsen (Wanganui), Messrs Colin Franklin Brown (Wanganui), Chas. Beauchamp and Chas. Carey.

Items were contributed during the evening by Mrs C. Masters (Stratford), Miss J. Carey, Messrs Colin Franklin Brown (Wanganui), J. C. Cunningham and C. H. Carey. Silver vases of shaded red tulips, anemones and fern were artistically arranged on the supper tables, and over the guests of honour were suspended two large silver bells. The nandsome cake, made by Misses J. and N. Carey, was in the form of an old-fashioned thatched cottage. After the delectable supper, a brief toast list was honoured, the Mayor, Mr F. Ramsbottom, presiding, and referring to the pleasure it was to be present to honour Mr and Mrs C. H. Carey. Mr Carey had been a valuable asset to Patea, giving his best to the sporting world and other activities for the town’s benefit. He congratulated him on the appointment to the Dominion Council of the Fire Brigades’ Association of New Zealand. Assistance had been given the fire brigade as a member, and the active interest taken in the band, rifle club, and when a borough councillor. Mrs Carey always had given her best in anything she entered into. Mr and Mrs Carey, senr., were amongst the oldest settlers and most respected in the town, and they should feel proud at the honour being done their son and daughter-in-law that evening. The Mayor concluded with wishes for future happiness and prosperity.

Mr Pettitt, Wanganui, said he had been associated with the guests of honour for over 25 years and as a member of the fire brigade and rifle club had seen a great deal of Mr Carey and had found him a good sport. He wished them a further 25 years of happy married life. Mr F. Spooner, as an old bandsman, expressed his best wishes and said that Mr Carey had set an example to other members. Rev. W. 11. Walton extended congratulations. Mr F. Naismith, deputy-Mayor, having been associated with Mr Carey for 21 years, said he had nothing but good feeling and respect for him. Both Mr and Mrs Carey had been ready to assist any worthy cause. He wished them and also Mr and Mrs Carey, senr., a further 25 years of happiness. Mr Norman Coad, on behalf of the rifle club, added congratulations and good wishes. In replying, Mr C. H. Carey thank--ed all present for attending to do

honour to Mrs Carey and himself. He thanked his son and daughters and Mr Cosford for having arranged such a happy evening, and the speakers for their kind remarks. He would not have been able to do what he had done but for the loving help he had received from Mrs Carey. Messrs Norman Blake, J. Haworth and H. Boagey, eloquently paid tribute to the guests of honour. Other toasts were, Mrs Carey’s parents, proposed by Mr Brown and responded to by Mr Douthwaite; Mr and Mrs Carey, senr., proposed by Mr E. F. Hemingway, responded to by Mr M. Carey; the Mayor and Mayoress, proposed by Mr Douthwaite; Misses J. and N. Carey, Mr M. Carey and Mr G. Cosford, proposed by the Mayor, and responded to by Mr Cosford. Applause greeted Mrs Carey when she cut the cake. Among the relatives present were Miss L. Carey, Mr and Mrs C. Masters (Stratford), Mr and Mrs Franklin Brown, Mr Colin Franklin Brown (Wanganui), Mrs D. Bennett (Palmerston North), Mrs Geo. Douglas and Mr L. Douglas (Wellington), Mr H. Douthwaite, Mr and Mrs A. Douthwaitc (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. White.

Apologies were received from Mr and Mrs P. Palmer, Mr and Mrs H. Nuttall (Eltham), Mr and Mrs L. Miles (Hawera), Mr and Mrs T. Moss (Hawera), Mr and Mrs W. McAnnerin (Hawera), Mr and Mrs J. France (Stratford), Mr and Mrs D. Roots, Mr and Mrs J. Phillipson (Wanganui), Mr and Mrs L. P. Clarke, Mr and Mrs G. Ehrke (Auckland). Mr and Mrs C. Leigh (Auckland), Mr and Mrs R. M. Willis, Mr and Mrs Bond (Wanganui). BOY SCOUTS ANNUAL MEETING “Parents are beginning to take more interest in the movement,” said the Scoutmaster at the annual meeting of the Patea Scouts’ Association on Monday. Arrangements for the South Taranaki competitions which are to be held at Patea on November 6 were discussed, and it was decided to call a meeting on October 26 to finalise, and to which parents will be invited. The association’s balance-sheet showed a credit of 4s 2d.

The annual report stated that the year had again been successful as far as Scouting was concerned. The Scouts and Cubs attended the annual competitions, and during the year the Cubmistress (Miss E. Williams) tendered her resignation, her place being taken by the assistant Cubmistress (Miss G. Kelly). The Cubs and Scouts regularly attended church parades and the Anzac parade. Mr. F. Ramsbottom was appointed assistant Scoutmaster. Thanks are due to the ofiicers for the excellent work carried out during the year and to all who helped the troop.

Cubmistress G. Kelly was pleased to report another successful year from a Cubbing point of view. The year commenced with a roll of 18, five left and nine new boys joined the pack, the roll standing at 21. The weekly parades and church parades were well attended and the Cubs also attended the Founders’ Day service in February and the Anzac Day service at which the Cubs placed ,<vvo wreaths on the memorial gates. In November one patrol competed in the annual competitions held at Eltham and were successful in gaining second place. At the birthday 13 boys received service stars ,nine tenderpads, 11 first, stars, two second stars, and four’ first-aid badges. Several successful hikes were held and in December the Cubs combined with the Scouts in a break-up party. Concluding, the Cubmistress thanked Misses G. Bond and B. Ashley for their assistance with the Cubs, the Domain Board for the use of the training shed, the Press and members of the committee and all who assisted during the year. The credit balance was £1 Is 9d.

Mr. H. S. Pauling’s (Scoutmaster) report stated that the troop had more than held its own in number, though five Scouts left the district. Seven have joined up .making the roll 19 at the present time. From a Scouting spirit the troop had shown its merit by winning the Beverley Jean Shield and obtaining second place for the Oleranshaw Cup at Eltham, where the South Taranaki competitions were held. Coronation service was attended by the Scoutmaster, the troop being unable to do so owing to the infantile paralysis restrictions. At Anzac service the muster was good, the troop J marching to the memorial gates and placing a wreath on same. The com-

mittee were to be thanked for their co-operation and help during the year, also the parents and the Press. Without this support the movement would be very difficult to manage. The troop funds were in credit to 12s 4d. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr. F. Ramsbottom; vicepresidents, Mesdames F. Ramsbottom, A. Davidson, G. Williams, Messrs. P. C. Hamblyn, E. F. Hemingway, I. Glenny, Revs. H. B. Burnett, B. Patchett; secretary, Mr. F. Williams; committee, Mesdames F. Ramsbottom, G. Williams, W. Davidson, Misses G. Kelly, M. Hamerton, Rev. R. Patchett, Mr. H. Pauling. Subscriptions were fixed at 2s 6d. Those present were the Mayor, Mr. F. Ramsbottom (presiding), Mesdames F. R-amsbottom, F. Spooner, G. Williams, A. Davidson, Miss G. Kelly (Cubmistress), Rev. Patchett and Mr. F. Williams (secretary). Apologies were received from Mrs. Pauling, Miss Hamerton, Messrs. F. Ramsbottom and E. F. Hemingway.