There was a good attendance at the Reading Room on Saturday night under the presidency of Mr Haynes, when Mr C S Parker (who was accompanied by Mrs Parker) addressed his supporters and was at the close, with the chairman, the recipient of a hearty vote of thanks.
Etson Harvest Thanksgiving services were held on Sunday Oct 20th, Mr James Cruse preaching in the morning and Rev J L Orchard in the evening. The following Wednesday a public tea was presided over by Mesdames Colwill, Heard, and Stone, assisted by Mrs Pennington and Miss Colwill. Mrs J Bragg cut up. Mr J K Jeffery was chairman of the evening meeting when both the ministers gave addresses.
Elmscott Council School, Harton Schools and the United Methodist and Wesleyan Sunday Schools are closed to the influenza.

Gazette article dated 29 October 1918