WAIMIHA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXIII, Issue 3075, 5 November 1929, Page 7

WAIMIHA.

A. DANCE

(Own Correspondent.) On Friday evening, the 18th October, a very pleasant and enjoyale social and dance was held in the Picture Palace, in aid of the Church of England funds, which will be considerably augmented thereby. The function was a huge success in every way—financially and socially—and great credit is due to the energetic and enthusiastic conunittiee—Mesdames Middleton, Grigg, Williamson, Dalzell, Speers, Reid, and MacKenzie; Misses Knight, Vera and Ivy Reid, and Mary Williams; Messrs Williamson, Middleton and Reid, who, under the capable organisation of the tireless secretary, Mr R. P. Mair ,were responsible for the whole success of the function. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion, and a feature of the evening was the sumptuous supper of home-made cakes and dainties, served in a unique and splendid manner on •smjall tables' cfenvenietn.% arranged around the dance room. The ladies of the committee are to be congratulated upon the excellent catering, which lacked nothing in quantity or in quality. And this magnificent effort on their part considerably reduced the cost of the function; and the quantity of cake left over, which was smartly auctioned under the efficient hammer of Mr .Middleton, was a valuable contribution to the net proceeds. The Rev. Boyt was present, having come from Taumarunui on his motor cycle, and at an interval in the dancing he, on behalf of the Vicar, thanked the committee for having arranged the social and, on behalf of the Churcli, thanked those present for rolling up in such an excellent way and incidentally ensuring the general succes of the committee's effort. The waltzing/ competition proved a popular attraction, though many preferred to remain spectators. The finalists were Mrs Penniall and Mr Pat Gouldihg, Miss Knight and the Hev Boyt, and Miss Penniall and Mr Dalzell. The judges—Mr Swift of Te Kuiti, and Mr Williamson—acclaimed Mrs Penniall and partner the winning couple, and that the other two couples tied for second honours. The fine big two-tier cake, made by Mrs Middleton, was won by Mr Rae, with number 33. The Rev. Boyt drew the number at the third drawing—the first and second drawings were blanks. For guessing the exact amount of string in a bottle, Mr Pat Gouldmg won a cushion made by Mrs Grigg. His guess was ten feet. For guessing the amount of string usted in the making of a beaded tea-pot stand, niso made by Mrs Grigg, the tea-pot stand went tb Mrs Stafford with a guess of ' 17ft. 2iin. . Among those present were noticed— Mesdames MSddty&ton, who wore a frock of tomato georgette; Williamson, uavy crepe de chine; Wicks, flame georgette and gjold lace; Bowick (Mokauiti), navy crepe de chine; Orossby (Mokauiti), verose crepe de chine; Dalzell floral voile trimmed with rayon silk; Reid, black crepe de chine and gold lace trimmings; Grigg, mauve rayon silk and gold lace; Drake (Peretah), mauve rayon silk; McCardle (Peretah), navy crepe de chine; Penniall (Pareketu) biege rayon; Speers, blue silk; McKenzie, biscuite crepe de chme; Barlow, floral voile; Stafford, verose silk. Misses Knight, apricot silk regise; Ivy Reid, blue taffeta and aoral embroidery; Vera Reid, green crepe de chine; Clara Zimmerman, pink taffeta; Ruby Penniall (Paraketu), blue silk lace handkerchief frock; Pearl Parks (Paraketu), green crepe de chine and henna lace insets; Susiel -Enwrightt, apricot crepe de <;hine; Thelma Parks (Paraketu), floral crepe de chine; Thorpe (Hamilton), blue* taffeta; T. Plummer (Peretah), leaf green rayon silk lace handkerchief frock; Eva Higgins, biegfe satin and ostrich trimmings; Phyllis Taylor (Mapiu), mauve rayon silk and gold lace insertions; Myrtle Moir (Ongarue) heliotrope crepe de chine; Jane Rata (Ongarue), mauve satin; Mary Barlow, floral voile; Frances Halford, apricot rayon silk and lace; Mary Williams, green crepe de chine and suver lace insets; Rosie Sullivan, pink silk and Ted trimmings. Excellent music was supplied by Swift's orchestra, who rendered their usually bright programme of popular numbers. Extras were played by Miss Jane Rata (Ongarue). The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr Len Wicks in his usual efficient style. PERSONAL.

Mr Power, who received a head injury at the Waimiha sawmill some considerable time ago, has returned from Auckland where he was receiving treatment in the public hospital. Miss Smalej district nurse in place of Nurse O'Gorman, was in the district last week. Mr Smith, who was crushed at the Waimiha sawmill, has returned from ■the Taumarunui public hospital, but he will be compelled to use crutches for some time. Mr Osborne "left on Friday evening to spend the week-end in the northern city. Mr 'Durney, the local postmaster, left on Saturday evening's train for Auckland,. Mr K. Natali motored to Auckland on Sundayj where.he is meeting Mrs Natal} and family, who arrive in the city on Tuesday, after a year's holiday at Home. Thel engagement is announced of Eva, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Higgius, of Waimiha, to Archibald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Burrows, of Inglewood. TROUT FISHING. The week-end saw several visitors fishing in the Ongarue and Waimiha streams, but with little success, so it is reported. The local sportsmen say that the fish are feeding below the surface at present, and though there is always a good rise in the evening, the fish are not taking the fly at all readily. The angler is having his patience thoroughly tested. There is great rivalry among the anglers, and wagers are frequently laid. On Tuesday evening one fair angler was tremendously excited with

having caught her first trout—24lbs, too—"and all by herself." Incidentally she collects several small bets through having landed a fish before the end of the month. The town is becoming a regular Russell with its fishing records. At present Mr Wicks holds the record for the largest fish; Mr Durney's "monster" is eclipsed, but with added zest our postmaster is out to regain his lost title. Mr Routledge, the chief ranger ot the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, visited the district a week ago and placed some ten thousand trout fry in the pond on R. P. Mair and Go's property. The feeding of the fry, which is an important task, has been undertaken by Mr A. H. Reid. From time to time a number of fry will be liberated, making room for the increased growth of the remainder. A WARNING. It appears that poison is being indiscriminately laid about the town, and anyone who values his dog would be well advised not to bring it into town. Mr Dick Cole had his dog poisoned a few days ago; Mr K. Natali lost a dog; and Mr R. P. Mair would have lost a dog, too, but for the timely aid of the chief ranger, Mr Routledgte, who treated the dog immediately it took sick. The writer undertsands that the law requires a person to display a notice to the effect that poison is laid on a property, and that the poison must be at least ten chains from the road or boundary fence. Even if this is not so, it is criminal to poison a man's dog without a fair warning.