DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume XXI, Issue 68, 12 June 1931, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUKEKOHE EAST NOTES. LIBRARY FUND AUGMENTED. A most successful dance was held at Pukekohe East on Tuesday evening, when there was .a large attendance, visitors being present from a wide area. As a result of the function the library funds will be considerably augmented. Dance music was supplied by the Snappy Four orchestra, an extra being played by Mr K. Ingram. Mr A. Cronin was M.C. A Monte Carlo jazz was won by Miss Hood and Mr Sturgeon and a Monte Carlo waltz by Miss Andreason and Mr Clune. A dainty supper enhanced the success of the evening. Among those present were:—

Mesdames Clune (Runciman), wearing figured rayon silk relieved with pink; G. Adarnson, shell pink georgette; M. Hinton, daffodil satin and gold lace: J. Aitken, royal blue crepe de chine with gold trimming.

Misses F. Cox, peach floral taffeta; ( —) Hood (Paparata), blue satin and velvet; C. Harris (Hamilton), black satin beaute frock with tiny frills; Joyce Whitehead (Buckland), ankle length frock of red ninon; Nina Barber (Buckland), ciel blue satin; Josie Nobbs (Papakura), ankle length frock of pale pink satin; Pauline Le Heron, apricot taffeta relieved with silver lace; Gladys Pollock, pale green crepe de chine; Kirkland (Bombay), crepe de chine frock; Irene Andresen (Runciman), silk lace over green crepe de chine; M. Smith, ankle length frock of apricot satin; Thelma Townsend (Bombay) daffodil flsche net and taffeta bow; Hayward (Bombay), rose pink taffeta; Grace Townsend (Hamilton), salmon pink taffeta; Petersen (Paparata) rose crepe de chine and tinsel; E. Morgan, floral pink georgette ; Norma Garter, black ring velvet; Mavis Johnston, ankle length frock of apricot crepe de chine, and bridge coat; N. Dickson, ankle length frock of midnight blue satin; Nell Holmes, black satin and wrap to tone: Mae Le Heron, peach chiffon frock and blue bridge coat. *

RAMA RAMA NOTES.

FARMER'S HOUSE BURNED

In the vicinity of 2 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon a 5-roomed house owned by Mr G. B. Raines, and situated on the Great South Road between Rama Rama and Runciman was destroyed by fire. Several neighbours gathered but as the fire had such a strong hold nothing could be done to save the structure or the contents. The owner's wife was at home at the lime of the outbreak, and saved only a few personal effects. The origin of the fire is a mystery. It would appear that it started somewhere in the rear portion of the building as the bottom storey Was' burning fiercely when first noticed by Mrs Raines. The building was insured in the London and Lancashire office for £775.

One of a series of dances arranged by the Rama Rama School Committee for funds was held in- the school on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance. Music was played by Mrs D. Keane and Mr W. Taylor. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Adamson and Mr J. Dufty. Another such function is to be held on June 20.

Several farmers in the district have commenced planting early potatoes., Mrs W. J. D. Sharp who was judging at the Taumarunui show on Thursday last, has returned home. Mrs Sharp also visited her daughter, Mrs E. Bradstreet, of Brentwood. Cambridge.

DRURY NEWS. PLITNKET SOCIETY BALL. Organised by a committee of" local ladies, a most enjoyable ball was held in the Drury hall on Monday evening in aid of funds for the Papakura subbranch of the Franklin Plunket Society. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from Waiuku, Pukekohe and Auckland. The hall was artistically decorated with nikau palms, tree ferns and multi-coloured streamers. The committee is indebted to Mr McDowell for carting the fernery. Excellent music was played by Nixon's orchestra. The committee, which comprised Mesdames J. Jarvie (convenor), C. H. Knight, F. C. Heard, W. J. Brooks, L. Pegler, J. Appleby, Misses E. Jarvie and K. Brooks, worked assiduously to make the function a success. Among those present were: Mrs Jarvie, wearing black lace; Mrs C. H. Knight, rose taffeta: Mrs F. C. Heard, pink georgette; Mrs L. Pegler, orange crepe de chine; Mrs W. J. Brooks, pink satin and tulle; Mrs J. Appleby, green georgette end lace: Mrs T. H. Brooks, floral georgette: Mrs Foote (Papakura), black georgette relieved with red; Mrs Cross (Papakura), black georgette; Mrs J. S. Doull, violet georgette: Mrs Lanigan (Papakura), black georgette: Mrs Gardiner, navy georgette; Mrs G. G. Hamilton, green ring velvet; Mrs Moult (Heme Bay), black sequinned georgette; Mrs Haysom, floral ninon; Miss Elta Jarvie, green floral ninon; Miss Elsie Nixon (Mission Bay), pale blue satin; Miss Kay Brooks, white embossed georgette and tulle; Miss Rose Purdy, rose taffeta; Miss Emily Marshall (Epsom), apricot frilled taffeta: Miss Eve Marshall (Epsom), pale pink satin; Miss Phil. Gardiner, cyclamen taffeta brocade; Miss Ruby Geraght.y

(Papakura), royal blue georgette; Miss Lavington (Papakura), blue and floral ninon; Miss Honor Sim (Pukekohe), flame tulle; Miss I. Bethell (Paerata). pink lace and net; Miss Lily Lowe (Papakura), apricot crepe de chine: Miss Audrey Garland (Waiuku), lemon lace: Miss Eve Bull, rose lacef Miss Rene Robinson, mauve satin; Miss Nina Ralph (Papakura). scarlet beaded georgette: Miss 0. Kinlock, pink taffeta; Miss Mary Mitchell (Paerata), powder blue satin: Miss Madge McNeil (Puni), apricot satin and lace: Miss V. Flavers, blue satin: Miss Ann McLennan (Papakura). pink frilled laffeta: Miss Y. Legge fßunciman), blue lace: Miss Elsie Robinson, blue satin: Miss Eva McDowell, apricot crepe de chine: Miss Thelma McDowell; white taffeta: Miss Lily McDowell, black georgette: Miss Oueenie Buckeridge (Papakura), rose lace: Miss D. Lakeman (Pukekohe). rose taffeta; Miss Marjorie Lakeman (Pu- • kekohe), blue taffeta; Miss Eva Clews j (Pukekohe). shell pink georgette. The new hall erected for Lodge St. • [ James, Drury, has been completed ■ ready for occupation. The first lodge meeting will be held in the building on Monday evening, when a number of visitors are expected.

ARARIMU NOTES. Farmers in the Ararimu district are enjoying a well-earned spell from milking . after a busy season. The majority of dairy herds are almost drybut it will not be long before cows commence coming in again. Feed is plentiful and farmers are endeavouring to conserve this by feeding out hay. Exceptionally heavy frosts, were experienced in Ararimu early this week — probably the heaviest for several years. A dance is to be held in the Ararimu schoolroom on June 20.