WAIKUKU.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18245, 2 December 1924, Page 3

WAIKUKU.

The Waikuku Methodist Sunday School anniversary service's were continued on Thursday evening. There was special singing by the children, assisted by the choir. The programme included: Hymn; recitation, Jean Ivory; duet, Lynda Maddison and Margaret Orchard; recitation, _ Gwen 'Morgan; solo, Mrs Rout; recitation, Leslie llohb; quartette, Lynda Maddison, Ada Robb. Betty Maddison, Margaret Orchard; address, Rev. C. Blair; recitation, Cathie McMillan; solo, GAven Morgan; recitation, Margaret Orchard; solo. Mr Tull; address, the Rev. F. E. Foot; hymn; solo, Lynda Maddison: renort- by Mr Tull, Sunday School Superintendant; hymn. The prizes were distributed by the teachers. Supper wa9 handed round- at the conclusion. Miss Opie has been staying at Tho Oaks,'' Gresson's road.

RANGIORA. Mr *R. Peach leaves to-day for the Invercargill Show*, -taking; with lum some of his Shorthorn cattle. The vital statistics for the month pr November were: Births, 7 (15); marriages, 2 (4); .deaths, 4 (6). In response to an mvito.tion trom t«ne .Rev. A. T. Petrie, of Lyttelton, the members of St. John's .Church are hording, their annual picnic at Quail Island on Becomtor 27th. The opportunity will also be) taken iff entertain the inmates of tho I«per Station with •• Christmas?carols. - .. - Tho monthly meeting of tho Ran<zio»a : Branch of the AV.O.T.TJ. w*e held on -Friday Mrs Thwaites over a< very good attendance of members an" visitors, including the mothers of children whose names are on the Cradle Roll, as well as a large number ot children. The meeting took tho form of a pay-up social 1 amL Cradle ■ KoHafternoon. The main feature of the latter was an address given by Mr Williams of Sumner, on .-"The Spiritual Training.' of the Young." On the motion of Mra James, a hearty vote or, thanks was accorded the speaker. A* recitation was giveri by Mrs tMclvec lime. Afternoon tea was dispensed ana sweets were distributed to the children. Last Friday a mosfc enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs M. Guy (Ashley Bank), when over <H) friends and "relatives were entertained. Music for" the dances was supplied byMr M. W. Barrett (Wellington) (piano) and the Habgood Trio (Balcdirn). Musical items were contributed by the Tuahiwi String Band, of a. pianoforte duet, the "Qui Vive, played by Miss Guy and Mr Barrett. Competitions were won by Miss W. S'olomon, Messrs E, MiHer, flj. Croft, and A. Cosgrove. A dainty supper was served. At the conclusion of the evening Mr J. Nihoniho, 011 behalf of the guests, thanked tlie hostess for the enjoyable time spent. Mr W. Cosgrove acted as M.C.

HORNBY-ISLINGTON. ' The Islington 1 Welfare Committee held its euchre tournament in the Islington Social Hall, this being the last till after'the New Year. The prizes were awarded as follow: —Ladies; Miss Mvrtle Ivingsford • (box handkerchiels), 1; Mrs W. Seibein (sunshine purse «ind Eversharp), 2; gentlemen : Mr Blackmore (handkerchiefs and pocket knire), 1; Mrs Simpson (acting gentleman) (pockctbook), 2. tfhe aggregate prizes were awarded to Mrs Seibein (case teaspoon's and tongs) and Mr Worsley (pocket wallet)..

OKAIN'S BAY. On Sunday ft Confirmation service was held In St. "John's Church. His Grace Archbishop Julius officiated, his sermon l>eing interesting and instructive. Twelve candidates, were presented. Tho weather continues ideal for dairying purposes. Occasional showers, interspersed with warm, sunny days, promote an abundant growth. Ihe prospects for the cocksfoot harvest arc good, but tlie area set apart for this, industry is gradually decreasing. Mrs J". McConnel is on holiday in Christchurch andi is the guest of Mrs Canon, Clarence ro'd, Riccarton. Mrs J. B. Ware is 011 «n extended visit to her daughter, Mrs W. Clark- | son, St. Albans.