PARTY AT THE BAY

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 57, Issue 4032, 18 August 1948, Page 8

PARTY AT THE BAY

BETTY SIMPSON HONOURED 140 GUESTS ENTERTAINED ■■ t Mr and Mrs A. J. T. Simpson entertained recently at their home in Whitianga, to celebrate the coming of age of their youngest daughter, Betty. For the occasion Betty wore an off-the-shoulder frock, in red tartan taffeta, with a ballerina skirt. Among the many lovely presents Betty received were a string of pearls from her parents, a gold wrist watch from “ the family,” a framed coloured picture of Whitianga, several sets of lingerie, cups and saucers and linen. The evening was spent in dancing and games and a really delightful supper was served. A case each of pineapples and bananas were sent from Suva by Miss Edith Simpson especially for the occasion. Mr F. Brophy, who was toastmaster, proposed “ The King ” and then the health of the guest of honour. In a happy little speech Betty thanked everyone for their gifts and good wishes. She also thanked her parents and those who had assisted with preparations for the evening. Mr Heald proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Simpson and Mr Simpson responded. Mr Bongard proposed the health of absent relations and then read a number of cables and telegrams.

Among the 140 guests present were: Mr and Mrs C. H. M. Simpson, Mr and Mrs R. A. Smith, Mr and Mrs H. H. Simpson. Mr and Mrs L. R. Dale, Mr and Mrs C. L. Smith, Mr and Mrs Rivas, Mr and Mrs Crisp, Mr and Mrs R. C. Sewell, Mr and Mrs R. W. Sewell, Mr and Mrs A. White, Mr and Mrs Bongard, Mr and Mrs F. Brophy, Mr and Mrs Jackman, Mr and Mrs R. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs C. Lowe, Mr and Mrs R. Lowe, Mr and Mrs A. Whiting, Mr and Mrs F. Lee, Mr and Mrs Peachey, Mr and Mrs G. Ross, Mr and Mrs R. Von Lubbe, Mr and Mrs R- A. Simpson, Mr and Mrs Clin-ton-Smith, Mr and Mrs 0. Carter, Mr and Mrs A. Carter, Mr and Mrs M. George, Mr and Mrs Les. Moyes, Mr and Mrs T. Hooker, Mr and Mrs Packer, Mr and Mrs W. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Trevor Oxley, Mr and Mrs Heald, Mr and Mrs N. A. Wells jnr., Mr and Ityrs M. McKay, Mr and Mrs Hardy and Mesdames L. V. Smith, W. A. Turner, Foster, Howard.

Misses Gay Simpson, Joan Simpson, C. Brophy, J. Bronlund, J. Edwards, M. Moffatt (Auckland), B. Robinson, Mary, Gay and Clare Sewell, E., B. and H. Lee, Doreen Cook. Messrs Frank and Chas. Simpson (Auckland), F. Donaghy, W. Harsant, A. E. White, I. Brophy, Guy Dale, W. Simpson, P. Simpson, W. Fussey, R. C. Sewell, Owen Whiting, B. Troughear. M. J. Thomson, lan Lowe, N. Winiata, W. Moyes, D. Bruce, D. McLean and B. Richards.