WHANGAREI NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 276, 21 November 1931, Page 15

WHANGAREI NOTES.

MiSs K. McLean and Mr. J. Gellent, who are shortly to be married, were the guests of honour at a kitchen eveninw Held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hay ward, Maunu, on Friday night. Dancing and games filled the evening, while several tables of-.- cards were also engaged. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Connie Piper. The cruests of honour were the recipients of many practical gifts. On Tuesday evening last the Parochial Hall. was the scene of a social evening in honour of the Rev. B. P. Williams and Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who were just recently .married, were presented with an easy chair by Mr. T. Ramsbottom, people's warden, on behalf of the parishioners. Mr. Williams briefly replied, thanking the large number present for their gift and good wishes. During the evening items were contributed as follows:—-Quartet, Mesdames Blanshard, Baker, Crawford and Jack; sorig, Miss Connie Piper; song, Miss A. Higginson; duet, Mrs. Woolley and Miss Drew; elocution, Mrs. Griffin; dance, - Misses P. and E- Wilson. Mesdames Rolfe-Smith and Woolley acted as accompanists. During the evening a number of popular games were played, and the latter part of the evening was spent in dancing. S

RECEPTION. The women's committee of the Reform League held an informal gathering in the Pacific Buildings yesterday afternoon to meet Mrs. J. G. Coates, who'is touring with the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates. Dr. Buckley-Turkington presided, and in a brief speech, welcomed Mrs. Coates. She spoke of the necessity for having the right ideals, especially at a r time when a country was going through a crisis. Mrs. Coates, said the speaker, was setting a wonderful example to the women. They, as a body, were standing for Coalition. They did this in view of the country's position. Mrs. Coates expressed her. pleasure at being present. : Unfortunately she was not able to meet as many Aiickranders as she would like. The country, she said, was passing through a crisis, and it was necessary for everyone to do her share. The-leaders of the country had found it necessary to join together, and she considered that women ought to put party aside and back them up. Speaking of the part that women were playing in the election, Mrs. Coates said that she felt they, had realised.the crisis the country was passing through,, and she ' emphasised the necessity for them to do their share, in working for better conditions. When women took up a cause they worked for it wholeheartedly, and she was confident that they would give generously of their support. Dr. Buckley-Turkingtoii thanked Mrs. Coates for her address, and said that she was sure that the women of the country would do their best for it. After discussion' on various points tea was served. Members of the committee present were: Dr.i Buckley-Turkington, Mesdames Smythe (secretary), Crump and Miss Alice Bastcn. Also present were: Mesdames Allum, Alder ton, H. Aickin, Brooke, A. Thomas, Jamieson, Kerr, Blaik, Tremain, Gardener, Kellie, J. Clark, Devonport, Stannaway, Young, Cox, Miller, Frith, Mcßride, Corrie, Walker, Hacket, G. Lennex King, Jackson, Hemphill, Misses Stannaway, Sinclair, Willougliby and M. E. King. Mrs. Coates wore an ensemble of champagne coloured georgette, with Bangkok hat in red shade, and Dr. Buckley-Turkington was in black satin, relieved with white, and ciosc-fitting scarlet hat. |