KAKARAMEA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 18 June 1924, Page 5

KAKARAMEA.

(From Our Own Correspondent). SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL. Last Friday nignt the annual Sundav School social was held at the hall for the purpose ot presenting the prizes to the scholars nml holding the usual jollification. The ample spacp afforded by the new hall was thoroughly appreciated by the youngsters, and their rough ami tumble antics on the floor whenever the slightest opportunity offered was a sight to behold and a real pleasure to any lover of carefree, happy childhood. Nevertheless, even at the height of their enjoyment, a word from their superintendent, Mr S. Huston, was sufficient to. call them to attention, and the splendid behaviour of the children when order was required of them was a tribute in itself to the affection and respect with which they regard him. A surprisingly good programme of music and other items! was presented, and it is quite evident ; that if Kakaramea residents cared to' really bestir themselves, with a little organisation they could put np quite a good concert for themselves without naving to rely on outside assistance. Near the close of the evening a farewell gift of a handsome manicure set was presented to Miss A. Carmichael by the Rev. ,1. A Brown on behalf of the Bible Class. In a hanpv little speech ne allure I to the' affectionate regard with which Miss Carmichael is held in Kakaramea, where she has lived for the whole of her not very long life. He hoped that she would be successful in her chosen career, and that the people of Kakaramea in years to come would lie able to look with pride on the success of their fellow “eitizeness.”

Mr AY. Carmichael feelingly replied on behalf of his sister. He mentioned her surprise and pleasure at being accorded the demonstration of regard. She had lived her whole life in the district and had made many friends from whom it was hard to part, but the parting was made easier by the thought of the many kind wishes that would follmv her from her native district. Mr D. AYoods brought the evening to a close with a few words in his usual excellent style, thanking the superintendent and his staff for their labours duirng the year, and for the evening’s entertainment. Air Huston replied. Then the whole gathering joined hands and united in singing “Auld Lang Syne.” ” ' SOCIAL EVENING. A very enjoyable ‘‘evening” was held by Mr and Mrs Lord and family at their home on the South Road on Wednesday last. Musical items, recitations, and songs with a chorus were the order of the evening, intermixed with a little dancing and cards for those.wh® preferret* diem. Mrs Lord was indefatigable in her efforts to entertain her guests, and very soon united the assembly into one happy family. It w'as with entire sincerity that, the guests united in .singing “They are Jolly Good Fellows” at the close of the “evening,” which (to ho Irish) did not take place until the early hours of the tnorning.