PARTY AT OMIHI

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21811, 17 June 1936, Page 4

PARTY AT OMIHI

At the home of Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, a progressive “500 party was held to raise funds for the Plunket Society. The winners of the card prizes were: Women’s, Mrs W. Baxter and Miss I. Dronn; men’s, Mr A. W. Stackhouse and Mr A. Reeves. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs D. A. Little* Miss H, Stevenson, Mr E. S. Sloss, and Mr T. Baxter. , . Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, Mrs Borrow, Mr and Mrs D. A. Little, Mr and Mrs J. Sloss, Mr and Mrs W. Stackhpuse Mr and Mrs W. Blake, Mr and Mrs I. Little, Mrs A. R. Little, Mrs W. Baxter, Mesdames J. H. Munro, C. T. Brown, L. Doak, Stokes, Misses R. Symonds, A. Symonds, H. Stevenson, I. Dronn, M. Baxter. P, Munro, N. Hamilton, J. Hamilton, D. Shaw. N. Campbell, Messrs A. W. Stackhouse, T, A. Qroft, J. Croft, G. McLean,. S. Stokes. I. Munro, E. Sloss, R. Hamilton, R. D, Sloss, L. Baxter. A. Reeves, and T, Baxter. HAREWOOD The third birthday party of the Harewood branch of the Women s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held at the home of Mrs N. A. Frazer. In the absence of the president, Mrs A. C. Orchard presided over a large attendance of members and visitors. Two competitions were won by Mrs Leech (Styx) and Mrs F Mulholland A silver cup, presented by the Papa-nui-Waimairi branch for annual competition, was won by Mrs F. Mulholland for “Something new from something old.” Highest points for the year, for trophies presented by Mrs J. Dixon and Mrs L. C. Sisson, were won by Mrs Collinson (vase of flowers) and Mrs A. C. Orchard (single bloom). Mrs Frazer was thanked for her hospitality. The birthday cake, presented by Miss Townley and iced by Mrs W. Webb, was cut. An acrobatic item was given by little Pat Frazer. THE PEAKS There was a good attendance at the fourth birthday party of the Peaks Women’s Institute. A play in two acts, "That Blessed Baby,” was presented by institute members, with Mrs L. H. Hassal as producer. Mrs Hassal also gave two recitations, which were much enjoyed. Prizes for novelty dances were won by Miss M. Gray (Otira) and Mr R. Penney (Mitcham), Miss Gray and Mr J. Hewett, and Mrs J. Heasley and Mr L. Manning. The musicians were Mrs S. Cinders, Mrs McKie, Mr H. Piercy, and Mr E. BdTT6ti After supper the birthday cake, which had been made by Mrs D. Kennedy, and iced by Mrs F. Quigley, was cut by the president, Mrs H. Stokes. Prizes for most points gained during the year at institute meetings were awarded as follows; —General intelligence, Mrs L. Hassal; best flower in my garden, Mrs J. Quigley; needlework, Mrs C. McKeegan, and cpokery, Mrs H. Inch. A competition for an iced cake was won by Mrs Pohl * INSTITUTE DANCE AT CHEVIOT The Cheviot and Gore ,Bay Women’s Institutes held a combined benefit dance in the public hall. Cheviot, to assist in providing funds for Mr "Mac' Tweedle, of Gore Bay, who for several years past has, through a disability, been confined to his bed. There was a good attendance.. and a most enjoyable time was spent by those present. Novelty dances were wan by Miss E.

McClintock and Ur D. McClintock, Mrs A. Williamson and Mr W. T. Pain. Mrs A. C. Puller, president of the Cheviot institute, on behalf of the combined institutes. thanked the guests for their attendance. Institute members for their assistance, and Minson’s drchestra (Christchurch) for providing the music free of charge. Mr A. W. Mlnson (Christchurch) returned thanks o%hohalf <£MrTweme, who was most grWSitul for -the. kindly thought in organising the function. Haftras were played by Miss G. Fltrgibhon, arid Mr C. Hicks. Mr J. M. Morrison was master of ceremonies.

Amongst those present were Mesdames A. C. ftiller, E. Marshall, V. D. Childs, A. W. Leaman, C. W. Dalgety. A. Williamson. R. McKnlght, O. Walls, W. J. McClintock, J. T. Adair, L. S. Jarvie, W. T. Pain, A. Elliott, O. T. Brown, E. P. Honeybone. L. Burnett. A. W. Mlnson (Christchurch), Misses Gwen Morgan, Hope and Mona Finlay. Dorothy Farrow, Marion Hyde, Kathleen Brewins, Eunice Penhalluriack. Edna and Boris McClintock. Isabel Johnstone, Nola Cone. DaU*a Wilkinson, Jean Wilkinson (PukekoehNalda Fraser. Os- Leaman. Gertie Fitzglbbqn, Joy Webb. Laura Elliott, Ethel Mackay. Mary O'Boyle. Pugh, and L. Coppin.

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The president (Mrs D. Dick) P ' sided at the monthly meeting of the « Duvauchelle Women's Institute, held at Barry’s Bay. Mr* T. Mould appointed to attend the Dominion-con-ference in Dunedin next month. It was decided to support the Okam s Bay proposal tar a dental clinic, Mrs W. Giddenß, who wßs delegate to tne North Canterbury Federation, gave a detailed report of the annual meStinSIt was decided to nominate Mrs OThelning, president of the Chain's Institute, as group convener. An interesting lecture on modern science was given by Mr A. M. Manhire. Monthly competition, results were as follows:—yase of dowers: Mps Haylock 1, Mrs Dick 2, Mrs W. Giddens 3. Bottle of tofnato sauce: Mrs Dick 1, Mr* M. Stewart 2, Mrs Hayloek 8. Masts*** were Mrs Haylock and Mrs Weir.