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NEUREA SOLDIER’S WELCOME.A LABOE OATHBEOIO.Lost evening the residents ©f Neu-}U ud district tendered a welcome borne to two of tbelr eoldier repress©-utlvM, ul tb.j did it ri*M for the function was one of the big-gest of its kind bold in the dietriet. The attendance numbered fully «0» and included representatives from all the furroundinf districts and town*, including Wellington, Molong, Cumnock, Btuart Town, etc., all of whom had assembled to do honor to the two returned boys. There wae a large percentage of ladiee, and children, the latter having a real good time, whilet their paieats helped at the table, or enjoyed the dancing and ainging. There were wee mitee there ale©, but theee were also provided for, and a room aet apart them to reet while the “grownfor tuem .. up*” enjoyed themcelvee. There were hundred* of eulkiee and other vehiclesdietriet, each eoldier with a atU* ** ae a mark of appreciation. Pt« jjV a long time before eJj get away, but wont into khaki u m! aa be was of age, and got to th.T ing line and got woundod. By the ixL he wae again fit to go into the the war came to au.oud. p*. jjr •hia bit, uud the* proud ol him. Hia frieud, Pt«; (w Bloomfield, made several atUnpnii join up, but was turned dowo. bat tunlly he joined the A.M.u . wae not his fault that ho had aet away in time to get right iW tiring line. Nothing pleased Bloomfield better than when hi « away, but ho would have liked to km got away earlier, when he first trjJu — The speaker then handeda wallet of note* and a a' The wallets bore the iiJC! recipient#, whilst theenlist, soldier modal, of thobore tho following inscription*: lented by tho resident* of Neures iBl district in appreciation of servic* dered.lined up, nnd a goodly sprinkling of motor carl, in fact the specious yards of Neurea Estate wero practically filled— this gives some idea of the crowd thatattended. , .Cr. Puller generously 1st the commit-toe have his residence for the celebrations, and rooms were provided for card playing and dancing, there being two sections of the latter, the large verandah at the front of the dwelling being used. The spread *was laid under the back verandah, which was gaily bedeck* od with flags and bunting, the Union Jack having pride of nbtce. The whole of the banquet and supper arrangements were in the hands of the ladies’ committee, comprising Mesdamcs Jim Brien, A. E. Puller, Fergusou, Misses H. Ivory, E. Ivory, T. Austin, 3. Ash, P. Austin, M. Fuller, V. Brien. These ladles were assisted by a williag band of voluntary aids, including gentlemen, whilst the energetic secretary, Mr. A. N. Dicker, had everything well in hand, and the success of the function was due to him and his hard-working committee. There was full and plenty for ail, despite the fact that so many mouths had to be provided for at the banquet table, thero being five sittings, and there was still ample left for the supper, which took place later in the night.Tho welcome home banquet started at 7 p.m., Cr. Fuller presiding. Tho toast of the Kiug was enthusiastically honored, after which Cr. Fuller preposed the health of the guests. 1‘to. I. G. Brien and Pte. Oswald Bloomfield. He extended a warm welcome home to both luds and pointed out that the small centre of Neurea had sent fou-representatives to tho war, and three had returned, Pte. Cudden being welcomed home about twelve months previously, and that night they were extending a welcome home to two other*, whilst the fourth was still abroad, but was expected homo during tho next few months. When they welcomed Pte. Cudden the position of tho Allies looked very black, because Germany was on top and driving the Allies back, but now the Allies had been victorious nnd Germany was down, and likely to bl kept down for years to come. They were all pleased to see l'te. Brien and Pte. Bloomfield back again.The toast was enthusiastically hon-orod.Pte. Brion, in responding, thanked all present for the splendid welcome homo accorded him. He would not mind going away again if they would give sueh another‘welcome back, lie thanked tho chairman for his Kindly remarks, also all his friends.PtePto. D. (i. Brien, who belonged tom 1st Battalion, nnd enlisted is Jn| 1917, thanked tho residents of thedk! trict for their splendid gifts, wkiek would always prize uud appr»Uul That evening’s gathering would ms! remain a bright link m tho cbata his memory.Pte. Oswald Bloomfield, bearer in the A.M.O., also rataniithanks and said tho gift would eon h1very handy.Mr. Dicker moved a hesrtr rau j thanks to Cr. Fuller, which wucsniW' by acclamation.Three cheers wore given for tho and also for the boys atiil abroii THE SOCIAL ftLDE.Danciug was then resumed and kerit going till the early morning hour*, ft, following kindly supplied the dim: music:—Mrs. Caldwell, Misses H Cm kett, Hiatt, Hill (2), D. Cudden, An: tin (2), Mess re. Abernothy, R MBfiL-lan, G. Roberts. 1The following took , urt iu the c» cert programme: Miss R. Bantu, wit Miss lliatt, solo; Mi»o M. Cox, reeitt tion; Miss M. Breeze, solo; Alias Bel Fuller, recitation; Miss Pueoe ui Mr. D. Brien, duet; Miss M. Fuller rt, citation; Messrs. If. Kennedy. P. fc* uors. Misses lliatt tf), and Hill (!) 1 chorus; Mr. ts. Gwens, solo; Minlrm] Owens, solo.WESTERN SHOWS.DELEGATE8 CONFERENCE.A cunfeieuce of dolegatee Iroti tk Western agricultural wicties woi mU I at Dubbo on Tuesday night, Mr. Jliel president of the Dubbo -ociety, prm*, ing. Delegates wen- present from B« thurst, Wellington,-Gotiric, Dubbo, Oil guudru. Gular, Narromine. Tho Wg I in gt on representative* wereStockwell, R. M. KimbeU, Rotten ad. Bloomfield, iu responding, thanked those assembled for their splendidwelcome home, and he felt grateful for it. Unfortunately for him he did not!;et away in time to get into the tiring ine, but that was not his fault.Aid. P. A. Kenyon nroposod tho health of tho parents of the returned boys, and in doing so said that in Mr. Brien, the father of Pte. Brian, they had u straightforward and honest man. The pasonts of such boys that went to the front, must be good. Ho congratulated the parents on naviug such sons.Mr. Bloomfield responded and thanked tho proposer for his kindly remarks, and also those assembled for the hearty manner in which the toast had been honored.Mr. A. N. Dicker ably proposed the toast of “The Allies.’ He pointed out that at ouc stage tho war clouds looked very black for the Allioi, and it was feared that the Germans would bo victorious in their drive towards Paris, but thanks to the efforts of the Allies and our boys the enemy failed, and the culture of brute force was crushed, and the culture of justice and right predominated, and to-day they saw tbo light uf peace before them. To-day the German horde had hoeu thrust oack for all time. The Allies knew how to be humane in peace as they had in war, but they still had a big task before them Tho victory mont that in future no nation would be allowed to exact its will oa tho smaller nations,. The peace problems were complex ing, and good statesmen were needed at the head of affairs, and there were big problems ahead, Belgium nnd France had to be rebuilt and Russia, which wa* in turmoil, would have to be brought bach to a state of peace and prosperity.Mr. Bloomfield, in a splendid speech, proposed the health of tho boys still abroad. He pointed out that the last welcome home their thoughts were fraught with fear and anxiety for the boys at the front, but that night their feelings were quite different. There was now no anxiety or fear for the safaty of the boys still abroad, because the war had ended, and they saw tho dawn of a new world. Their hearts were filled with gratitude towards the the boys who had fought and won this lasting peace. These Australians had gone into the war voluntarily, and* bad uplifted the name of Australia, and had upheld the honor of the land of their birth. When they returned he felt sure they would settle down and help along the prosperity of Australia.Mr. “Dick” Wilkins responded on be half of the boys abroad, and apologised for being late, but tho boys at the front wore never late, and wore always on time when the call eame. He was one of the fortunate ones, and wae sent home just before the big scrapping came on. No one would appreciate the honors of the toast more than the boys still abroad, and when they returned they wduld show their deep appreciation for tho many kind actions of those whn warn left at home.Mr. J. A. Brien proposed the health of the ladles, which waa duly honored and the toaet list ended.THE PRESENTATION.After dancing had bean in full swing for some time a halt was called whilst Or. Fuller made presentations to the gueeta of the evening.Mr. Fuller said he had a very pleasing duty to perform, and that was to present, on behalf of the residents of theIrvine. Geuilt;* representation, U««n J. M. aud J. E. Whitcloy, J. A. UtUoiJ L. D. Turnbull.• The question of holding u succeed*! of spring shows for this year via dh cussod, and it was decided to run a commencing at Trnugio, either os Inst Wednesday in August or the fc*| Monday iu September, to be fc in rotation by Narromine. Dubbo, Ceej namble. Gular, Gilgundra, Gcuri*. We lington .Orange, Millthorpe and he! thuret. If Geurie puts on ring to keep the trotters and jumpm b tho district, its carnival will foils* Gilgundra, but if not then \Velli|ta| will come in before ».curie. This wRi bring Wellington's -hm\ dates to abost‘ October I or 8.It was decided to form a Weston Association from Bathurst, and ell a cietlos in the West can come in, A* other conference, lt;ompri*lng two Me gntes from each society, will be haU at Dubbo towards the end of May ML It was pointed out the fonnetki* of lu-li a society would prove very bo* Jicinl to agricultural nnd pastoral seek ties.BOWLS.DUBBO DEFEATS WELLIKOTOI.Tho Wellington bowlers pnid * vail to Dubbo yesterday to fulfil their eagi|i uiont with the Dubbo club in the W» toru District competition, and e bon ten in both the championship ui rink games. In tho former game, wT ‘ wan played iu the morning, there f» only a difference of two poisti, tk gome hanging in the balance right the end when Dublin got home by tw points, the scores boiug 25 to 31 u their favor. In the riuk matches is tk uf to moon the Wellington team we* not in it with their opponents—at h in two of tho rinks. Mr. F. riuk was successful by £3 poirt • 19, but in the other two the Wslliif ton players fared very badly. Mr. A T. Smith’s rink was defostcd hr a to 15, uud Mr. H. Lords by 45 toj Though the visitor- wero hasten s*W !v they had a very enjoyable dsy,« Dubbo players treating them in t NJ*1 manner. *ADJUSTING CONDITION*The war is over, hut not done rid There are awful messes to be eh** up, aud much patience and charily be needed. The “haves” ud * • * have nota ’ ’ must learn to pool » sources, for great wealth and poverty, educated seliiehneee sad gn« illiteracy can no longer exist MliJJ side iu the same community. Tie » eon, emphasised by the war, that *are all mom bore one of another,have to be ucceptod with its tione, aud a way discovered nf sppW it in practical life. The Whitajf • port is one such attempt, and «**■ oducatiou provisions of the W* Government, which seek to •tw*®' the past by spreading the hintfMW over tho whole of British Ufa making it fuller and more abuUW than It ha* ever boon yet, ie w*** Those couditione have in eomc already been anticipated by eopg* of labor. With others Cadbury Wjj at their Boumvillo works, have **•*■' sought to provide such opporiw® for their people. Continuation and phyiseal training (in time) have been obligatoiy opw the sake ofresult, greater efficiency, -r’rjj-jo contact through the Adult 8cnWV the sordid conditions of theClasses iu a great factory town, vllle was Richard and George CHWcontribution towards thethose conditions. In glviaf apresalon to their aim in life, taey^ ;.j. in. 01 i|'l KOU.Ui. iu , .made Bournville an example « wide recognition.
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Wellington Times
Wellington, New South Wales, AU
Thu, Mar 20, 1919
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