TARANAKI NOTES

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 73, 19 December 1928, Page 13

TARANAKI NOTES

The popularity of the' teacher of the Whareroa School, Miss McCormack, was evidenced at the break-up ceremony, when, on the eve of her going to an extended holiday to Norfolk Island, the pupils presented' her with a case of six silver teaspoons. also with a bouquet. The presentations were made by little Margaret Tocker and Joyce Gibson, on behalf of the children, and were accompanied by an expression of very best wishes for the holiday. Hearty cheers were given for the recipient. , . Mr. F. W. Stokoe, who has been on a visit to England, has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dudley, who have been spending the past few months in the Bav of Islands, have returned to laranaki. and are visiting Opunake and Manaia. „ Mr. E. W. M. Lysons, New Plymouth, intends paying a visit to England next vear. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Lvsons and Miss Ida Lysons. They will leave early in January, and expect to be absent from New Zealand about a year. The Hawera Plunket Committee gave a very pleasant afternoon last week, in honour of Mrs. C. M. Haggett and Mrs. A. Bavly. who will shortly leave the district Mrs. W. M. Winks, president of the society, was hostess, and during the afternoon she presented the guests of honour each with a little gift of remembrance (Mrs. Haggett receiving a handbag and Mrs. Bayly a book of art). Pianoforte solos were given by Mrs. Veale and Mrs. Alec Corrigan, while Mrs. Carter contributed a vocal solo. Last Wednesday evening, at St, Andrew's Church, New Plymouth, the wedding took place of Doris May. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Loveridge, New Plymouth, to Rugby Hawkins. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Me. L. Wilson, and the Rev. Gosnell. Miss Cannell presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of Sahara ring velvet with a becoming veil of gold georgette and lace, and carried a sheaf of gold and white lilies, with maiden-hair fern. Miss Bettv Hawkins, the bridegroom's sister, acted as chief bridesmaid, and wore pale blue georgette, with hat to tone, and carried a posy of delphiniums. Miss Dulcie Jury attended as second bridesmaid, wearing'lavender georgette. Joyce Ward acted as flower-girl. The bridegroom was attended bv Mr. L. Loveridge as best man, and Mr. E. Jackson as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held, Mrs. Loveridge, mother of the bride, receiving her guests in a navy blue crepe de chino dress, relieved with lilac, and navy hat to match. Mrs. Hawkins, the bridegroom's mother, wore saxe blue crepe de chine and hat to match. The bride travelled in a frock of floral georgette, black ring velvet coat, and crinoline straw hat trimmed with blue.

A member of a well-known Nelson family, Mrs. S. M. Riley, died at Hawera on Friday morning, at the age of 50 years. Formerly she was Miss C. Best, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Best, who were closely associated with the progress of Nelson province for many years. Twenty-seven years ago she was married to Mr. S. M. Riley, a son of Mr. George W. Riley, owner of a coal mine at Puponga, which, although he is 83 years of age, he still controls. Both families are particularly well known throughout the province, and are remembered by many for their noted hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Riley went to live in Hawera twelve years ago. and there formed a wide circle of friends. Three weeks ago Mrs. Riley suffered a sudden attack of illness, from which she did not recover. The funeral took place at the Hawera cemetery on Saturday morning, when a large number paid their last respects. The service at the graveside was conducted by tJie Rev. J. R. Young, vicar of Hawera. Mrs. Riley is survived by her widower, two daughters. and four sons. They arc Miss Esme Riley. Mrs. F. E. Fisher, Messrs. Norman, Ashton. Stanley, and Rex Riley. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cruickshank. New Plvmouth. are at present in Hawke's Bay. The Ladles' Guild of St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Kaponga. on Friday held their annual summer fair and sale of work, which was a great success. The stallholders were the following Produce and caeks. Mesdames E. L. Abbott and J. P. Gibson, and Miss M. O'Neill; sewing. Mesdames F. Albon, B. Marsden, and D. J. Davies - ice cream and sweets. Mesdames J 11. Tvack and R. Grace; Christmas tree. Misses E. and I. Melville; tea room. Mesdames T. T. Jones, G. D. Berte. and R. M. Arnold At night a programme of vocal items was given, and nt the close of the fair, the vicar of the parish (Rev. D. J. Davies) returned thanks to all who had assisted towards its successful issue.