Events in the " Country Districts.

Franklin Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 121, 16 October 1936, Page 5

Events in the " Country Districts.

ITEMS OF INTEREST.

NOTES FROM DRURY.

FANCY DRESS DANCE. A fancy dress dance, arranged by the junior members of the Drury women’s division was held in the Drury hall on Saturday evening and was a great success ’socially and financially. The hall was tastefully decorated with crimson and green streamers and flowers. Great credit is due to the committee for its efforts, which were crowned with success. Paper hats were distributed among those not in fancy costume. The prize winners were: —Prettiest women's. Miss V. Legg as “Jill in a Box”; best men’s, Mr G. Lupton as

“Mr Savage”: outstanding f \voman, Miss Merle Dreadon as Black Bat: most original man, Mr G. Homewood as Sundowner: most humorous woman, Mrs J. M. Cossey as “Aunt Jemina”: most humorous man, Mr R. Blanche, “That Kruschen Feeling”; best pair, Mr and Mrs H. Leach, “Twin Babies”; special prize, men, Mr S. Cossey, Miss 1937; special woman, Mrs P. Heard, Early Victorian Lady. Others in costume were: Miss Eva McDowell, Night; Miss V. McDowell, Prince Charming; Mrs J. McDowell, Subsidy; Mr and Mrs Petterson, Soldier and Lady of 1850, Drury period; Miss I. Cossey, Robin Hood; Miss J. Wakefield, Harlequin; Mrs Johnson, Topsy: Miss M. Clarke, “Nell Gwynn”; Mrs C. Clarke, Tudor Lady; Miss J. Willcocks, Egyptian Princess; Miss J. Fausett, Ranee: Miss R. Fausett, Dutch Girl; Miss A. Fielding and Miss E. Hayes, Coster Boy and Girl: Mrs Ferguson and Mr Young, “Tim and Ru”: Mrs P. McDonnell, Bold, Bad Pirate; Mr N. Jones, "Guinea Gold” Cigarettes; Miss Lottie Jones, “Twelves Cigarettes”; Mrs Derbyshire, La Marquise; Mrs E. Andrews, Plain and Fancy Dress; Mrs Barker and Mrs P. Heard, Early Victorian Mother and Daughter; Mrs Peterson, Ruination; Mrs Carseldine, Lady of French Court: Mrs Hyde, Spanish Lady; Miss Cossey, “Miss Jean Batten”; Mrs L. Dreadon, Nurse; Mr J. Lowry, Turk; Mr B. Cornelius, Egyptian; Miss J. Clarke and Miss Langford, “Dinner at eight”; Mr A. Fielding, “Lawrence of Arabia”; Mr Bert Rend, Parson; Mr B. Taylor

Absent-mined Professor; Mr R. Cook Cowboy.

The judges were Mr and Mrs H. G. Baulf. Music was supplied by Mr Midgley’s orchestra from Pukekohe.

POKENO NOTES. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr 0. Lippiatt. who has been suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis. is progressing favourably. Mr G. G. Munro. who has been an inmate of the Auckland hospital, is now convalescent and has returned home.

The many friends of Mrs Lennao who has been ill for several weeks, will be glad to hear that she is improv-

Mr F. Kelsall is confined to his ned with a severe attack of influenza. Miss L. Leatham of Auckland, was the guest of her parents during the week-end.

Mrs Jackson, who has been in indifferent health for some weeks, is in Auckland undergoing medical treatment.

KARAKA AFFAIRS. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT AND DANCE. The Karaka South Tennis Club held a concert and dance at the Karaka hall last Saturday evening. The entertainment was a complete success and iho club's funds will be substantially augmented.

The concert opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Myrtle Costar. Then followed an amusing topical song entitled “Our Tennis Club.” The words of this song made amusing and apt reference to prominent members of the club. A recitation. “Peach Brandy” by Mrs Illsley was well received. A song by the well-known Ramarama bass singer. Mr Bert Rae, was the next item and he was loudly acclaimed. A dialogue, “Mrs Maloney Consults the Doctor.” presented by Misses M. Mansell and S. Graham caused much amusement. Miss Stubbs then obliged with a song, and a recital, “Man Versus Woman,” by Miss D. Graham was followed by Mr Bert Rae when the words and music n! “Tommy Lad” rang through the hall. A long dialogue by Misses Manseb and S. Graham and Mr G. Man Sell entitled “The Nice and Friendly Neighbours,” was divided into two scenes. Mms Stubbs followed with a nicely rendered solo. The concluding' item was a playlet. “Professor and Housekeeper.” which kept ttie interest o( the audience for halt an hour. Tlie principal characters were Mrs Illsle;; as “Professor” and Miss F. Bycroft as “The Housekeeper” and known as “Pepper.” Others lending valuable support were (Misses L., E. and .). Bycroft. Barbara Lewis and Mr F. Long. Supper was then served and dancing continued until midnight, Mrs Greenwood being at the piano. The “nightdress” was won by Miss June Hind - marsh. Mr Graham Fulton, secretary of the entertainment committee, and his co-

workers are to be congratulated on a well-judged programme which certainly appealed to the large audience judging by the generous applause and p 1 easant comments.

WHANGARATA NEWS. A well-al tended card and dance evening. arranged by the Whangarata branch of the women’s division, was held in the Whangarata hall on Wednesday. Prizes for “oOO” were won by Mrs and Mr D. Goad, the hidden numbers going to ATiss M. Cooney and Mr A. Smeed. Aliisic for dancing was supplied by Afiss K. Randall.