WAIUTA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 16 October 1931, Page 7

WAIUTA NOTES

(Our Own Correspondent.) Miss Evelyn White, who is au inmate of the Reefton Hospital, is making good progress. Mrs J. Bright, who underwent an operation at the Reeftou Hospital last week, is making satisfactory progress. Mrs A. Gill, who has been visiting Wellington has returned home. Mrs J. Ramsden (Reefton) is spending a few days here with her mother, Mrs Stephens. The Rugby Queen Committee held a ball in the Hall on Saturday evening, and it wafi well attended, despite unfavourable weather conditions. The hall was tastefully decorated with spring flowers, balloons, and the colours, yellow and white. The charming frocks’ worn made a wonderful picture. First-class music was dispensed by McDonald’s Orchestra (Blaketown) and the floor was in charge of Messrs R. Bartlett and E. Lines. A dainty supper was handed round by the Committee. During an interval Mr J. A. McQueen, an ardent Rugby supporter, presented medals won during the season to Mr D. Sadler, for the 'most improved forward, and to Mr R. White, junr., for the most improved tackler. Cheers were given for the recipients.

The Cricket Queen Committee held a children’s plain and fancy dress ball, in the hall on Thursday evening. The function, which was a novelty, for the “small fry.” was well attended, over 100 children being present, most of whom wore fancy costumes. Mrs R. A. Stewart and Miss Sharpe, had the difficult task of selecting the prize winners. Congratulations are extended to* the mothers of Waiuta, on the excellent variety of costumes displayed. Mr J. A. McEwin presented the prizes, each recipient being loudly applauded. A dainty supper was served on the stage, and the adults then indulged in dancing. The thanks of the committee is due to all those who assisted, particularly Mrs Jas Scott, who spent a good deal of time training the children. The music was supplied by Messrs R. White and S. Purton (piano), and A. Purton (violin). Extras were contributed bv Mesdames S. Ramsden, Stephens and Ord. Mr R. Bartlett acted as M.C., ami also contributed au extra on the accordcon, this being much appreciated. The prize, winners were: Girls: — 'Prettiest fancy dress, Mabel Rutledge (Queen of Hearts); Rosie Rule (Fairy), 2; Margaret Cooper (Dutch Girl) and Betty Buyers (Irish Washerwoman), 3. Special prizes for girls were awarded us follows: —Dot Myall (Red Cross Nurse), Beryl Williams (Sailor), Maureen Scott (Gipsy), Pat Darby (Indian Square). Nancy and Edie Routledge (Two Little Girls in Blue), Francis ami Jean Orr (Dolls in Box), Amy and Myrtle Jones (Evening). Boys: Jack

Beckwith (The Devil) 1; Ray Cooper (Miner) 2; Tim White (Red Indian) 3; Louis Rule (Nigger) 4. Special prizes i for boys were: lan McEwin (Pierrot), Russell Orr (Brown Paper Parcel), W. Anderson (Mickey the Mouse), Billy Rodden (Swagger), Johnnie Jones (Captain Kidd). All the children present received a parcel from Santa Claus (Mr W. G. Staples), v.ho paraded the hall. The following appeared in costumer Joe Cooper (Jack Hobbs), Cliff Rodden (Don Bradman), Betty Jones (Sparkles), Ethel Brough (Japanese -Lady), Betty Ward (Harem Lady), Francis Banks (Palmolive Soap), Coral Stephens (Daffodil), Gwennic Jones (Irish Colleen), Beryl and Jean Stansbury (Miss Pomettes), Doris Williams (Flower Girl), Peggy Routledge (Red Riding Hood), Doris and Violet French (Violets). Bunty Harvey (Rose, Girl and Decorated Pram), Kitty Coulson (Spring), Rene Thorne (Pierette), Florence Houghton (Early Victorian), Hazel Blight (Christmas Cracker), Lillie Avery (Blue Bell), Florence Courtney (Columbine), Pearl Avery (Gypsy Countess), Betty White (Fairy), Nancy White (Beck and Call), Eileen White (Frivolities), Elsie Stephens (Hearts), Alice Myall (Order of the Bath), Muriel Myall (Edmonds’ Baking 'Powder), Nora Rose (Fairy Dice), Beryl Banks (Wahine), Jack Jobbin (Toreador), Tom Coulson (Pirate), Eric Coulson (Pirate), Billy Murley (Bill Poster), Charlie Cockerell (Hard Up), Ken Rodden (Snookums), Cecil Manley (George Forbes’ Cut), Jack Banks (Humpty Dumpty*), Jack Rodden (Mark Nicholls), Everett Rule (Little Boy Blue), Teddy Rose (Elf), Geoffrey Rose (Cracker), G. Anderson (Baker), and Gilbert Brough (Carpenter). The Committee are deserving of groat praise for the excellent manner in which the arrangements were carried out.

The fortnightly meeting of the Waiuta Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday evening. Mrs Stewart presided over an attendance of twenty members. One new member was elected. It was decided to meet once a month, the next meeting to be held on Novmber 4th. The Institute will endeavour to get Miss Arnott, of Reefton, to demonstrate glove and moccasin making, and will procure /skins for making these. The roll call, “Best Lunch for a School Child,” brought forth some very nutritious recipes. Mrs Hogg gave a very interesting lec.turc on “Chrysanthemum Growing,” and explained fully the secret of good results, especially with regard to soil and manure, and thinning of beds. She was accorded a hearty vote ot thanks. A competition on. the best picture in chocolate paper was won by Mrs Jones, Mrs Dean and Miss Southgate. Games and supper concluded the evening, the hostesses being Mesdames Patterson, Ord, Scott and Gill.