Okauia.

Matamata Record, Volume XII, Issue 999, 25 February 1929, Page 1

Okauia.

Summer Touring Parties.

Members of the Okauia Social Club j are, undoubtedly finding much pleasure in the out-of-door entertainments which have been provided for the summer months. A party recently motored to Tauranga, where a most enjoyable day was spent. Luncll was provided by the ladies, after which a dip in the sea was indulged in. Arriving home in ' the best of spirits, everyone expressed the opinion that the outing had been a most successful one. Later, another party journeyed to Thames, leaving Okauia at 6 a.m. The day was occupied mostly in fishing and boating. Lunch was as usual provided by the ladies, the gentlemen adding a plentiful supply of cooked mussels, which were greatly appreciated. It was a tired and sunburnt but very happy party that returned to Okauia late in the evening, declaring that the outing had been an unqualified success. \ .

Hall Funds Party. Mesdames Spinley, Downs and McDonald gave a most successful tennis afternoon on Saturday, February 16, on the, court at Wairere House, in aid of the hall funds. There was a good number of members and friends present and some very good tennis was played. A most refreshing afternoon tea was served in the club’s hall,, after which tennis was resumed. The Waihou Bridge.

The bridge over the Waihou river at the Opal Springs, originally erected by, Mr. J, ,C. Firth, and which has stood the ravages of time for just on half-a-century, :is , now undergoing very extensive repairs. The work is being done by the Matamath County Council, ani Mr. Kolfe, who ■is yin charge of .the workj' is making good progress with a most awkward job. He does not anticipate much difficulty unless something unforeseen eventuates in keeping the bridge open for traffic, except for brief intervals, and in which case users of the highway will be given ample notice. While Mr: Rolfe and staff are making every effort to keep the road open, it is hoped that users of the road should Use a little discretion and forbear, ance in cases of temporary halts. Personal. Mr. Swanson has been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Story. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd and family, of Auckland, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Brindle.

Mrs. Hunt, of Auckland, has been spending a few days- with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Story. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Storey, accompanied by Mr. Swanson and his daughter (Mrs. Hunt), left by motor for Kawhia on Monday morning. Mrs. Matini, of Matangi, has been on a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Garland, of the Crystal Springs.