PLUNKET NURSE FUND

Feilding Star, Volume 2, Issue 280, 9 July 1924, Page 5

PLUNKET NURSE FUND

SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL AT PEEP-O'-DAY.

The promoters of the social held last evening at Pcep-o'-Day nave every reason to ho congra tula cod on the very successful outcome, both as regards pecuniary benefit and enjoymonb. It had been a wish for some time to establish a branch of the l'lunkot Society in that district, and the social which took place last evening was the outcome of their activities.

The woolshed, kindly lent, by Mr TTaythorne, had been converted into a fine ballroom, willing hands rjuiclcshining the floor, and the decorative art of the ladies had transformed its interior, the colour scheme of which was pale blue and gold, lighted by two powerful benzine lamps and numerous Chinese lanterns. With settees, easy chairs, and floor rugs, Ihe sitting out corners, as well as the dance floor, were all that conk) be desired. The name of Mrs Hay? thornc is well known as an expert in the culinary art, and she and her helpers had excelled themselves in the excellent supper provided. The members of the Rangitikoi male quartette, Messrs Earl, 8011, Young and Lees provided the musical' items, and their concerted items were greatly appreciated. Solos" were also given by Messrs Karl and Young, also a duet by the latter two gentlemen, for all of which encoies were demanded. Miss Stanley, of Api-ti, the possessor of a very tine voice, wa.s also hoard to advantage in her solo. The spot dance was won by Miss Cummerfield and Mr Bennett, each receiving a prize. Votes v of thank's were accorded the singers, and to Messrs Young and Ear) for providing the car transport, and. cheers for Mr and Mrs flaythorne. The result, of the effort is the receipt of ;Cl4, which, with the Government subsidy, will considerably liolp in the establishment of tlie branch' ?nmed at.