HUNTERVILLE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 28 June 1948, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE NEWS

NEW FIRE ENGINE MOOTED (OC.) .Hunterville, June 26. With the recent Queen Carnival nearly over, the climax of which will be the grand Scots dance which will be he.d on July 7, and with the drawing of the art union, the excitement which has reigned over the district will have died down and the thoughts of people will be turning elsewhere. The talent which was disp ayed by local artists at the concert held before the crowning ceremony last Tuesday night impressed many, and the desire has been expressed that before interest has died down a local Glee Club or something on similar lines should be formed. Such an organisation would be an asset in the district, especially when local bodies are in need of help for raising funds. One body, and one that should receive the highest priority, is the loca. Volunteer Fire Brigade. The need for a new fire engine is at the moment very pressing. The old engine, a Dodge which first saw the light of day in the year 1921, is now past its prime, as was proved bv the demonstration it gave a few weeks ago, when, nobly and valiantly, it answered a call, but, like grandfather’s clock, it stopped. Before it stops, “never to go again,” it is the hope of many that something will be done to alleviate the position. , , Actually the Fire Brigade belongs to the citizens of Hunterville. It is their resoonsibility. The brigadesmen give their services voluntarily, and though they provide such amenities as uniforms out of their own pockets they can hardly be expected to provide a fire engine. The brigade has •given good service to the town and district and even though the eerie wail of the siren is not often heard, it is hoped that the seed which is taking root in the minds of many will grow, and that in the near future the residents of Hunterville will combine in an all-out effort to provide that most necessary of necessities —a new and uo-to-date fire engine. MARCHING TEAM The annual general meeting of the Hunterville Marching Team as held recently. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Patron • Mr. G. S. Crichton; president, Mr.- J. Robinson; vice-presidents. Messrs R. VZatts. R. Hamlyn, C. Coleman: committee, Mesdames Dalzieli, Wallis, Williams, G. Co’eman, Willis, Towers, Hamlyn, Fairbrother, Miss Gordon, and Mr. J. Duncan: acting secretarytreasurer, Mr. W. C. Smith. The question of coach for the team was held over until the next meeting. REW A WOMEN’S INSTITUTE There was a good attendance of memebrs at the June meeting which was presided over by Mrs. Harre. One new member was welcomed. Arrangements were made for the birthday meeting to be held in July. Two members offered to make and ice the The president expressed regret that the box lecture from Massev College nad not arrived, although the co.lege had had ample time to forward it. Mrs. Quinlan and Miss McKenzie were appointed to carry out any flnral work required during the year. The competition was a hat made from kitchen utensils, and many and varied were the entries. A parade oi members wearing their various headgear caused much amusen- it. The school children were allowed to sec the display. Mrs Newcombe was first, her work of art consisting of a strainer, decorated with a bottle brush, cutlery and numerous other kitchen articles. Mrs Hunter was second. In the entry where decoration other than kitchenware was used, Mrs. Green was first and Mrs. Rush and Miss McKenzie equal second. There were further entries for the individual effort. The competition for July is something new from something old, and the articles are to be forwarded to Barnardo’s Homes. The supper cloth donated by Mrs. Ashwell, Marton, for competition was won by Mrs. V. Shannon, Feilding. The net proceeds from the competition, £9, is being forwarded to Barnardos Homes. Miss McKenzie gave a talk on “A Visit to Cape Kidnappers.” A musical competition arranged by Mrs. Eames was enjoyed, and the winners were Mesdames Hunter and Rush. Mesdames Rush and Smith served a delicious afternoon tea. The National Anthem was sung and members disperesd.