Waiata

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 151, 29 June 1935, Page 11

Waiata

From Our Own Correspondent. Tho monthly meeting of the Waiata Women’s institute was held on Wednesday, when a most enjoyable afternoon was spent at ‘Tliamoe,’ - Airs Cousins' home. The members deeply regretted that owing to bereavement m her lamily, ill's Cousins, who is at present in Auckland, was unablo to be there and the sympathy of the gathering is to be extended to her. in her absence, Airs J. B. Brown assisted her sister, Miss Joan Cousins, as hostess. Mrs Drew, of banson, Kept tho company Keenly interested during tho afternoon with her demonstration of molten brass work, and showed some lovely samples of her work, tjhe was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Members brought a good collection of surprise packets whicn were quickly mid to swell tho funds. Afternoon tea was served and a pleasant afternoon was closed with the singing of the .National Anthem. Mrs W. Miller, of Waiata, was hostess at a jolly evening at her home on Wednesday night given in honour of Miss Vera Redshaw, whoso marriage to Mr B. Micrs takes place shortly. In spite of the bitterly cold night, huge log fires burning in all tho rooms kept things cosy and warm. The spacious dining loom was cleared for dancing, cards were enjoyed in tlie breakfast room, while in tho drawing room, large easy chairs were drawn up to the cheery blaso and here tho older folk enjoyed a cosy chat. Mrs Millar received her guests while wearing a, smart frock of navy silk -and rucked lioral georgette, while Miss Redshaw wore flame satin. Mrs Redshaw’s dress was of brown crepe de chine, while Airs Aliers senior also wore brown in moire silk and checked' taffetas. Games and dancing kept the young people fully occupied, Air C. Wilson making an efficient M.C. Music for dancing was contributed by Airs Redshaw and Alessrs R. Searle, R. Gore, H. Wilson and J. Dawson. On behalf of those present, Air Alillar conveyed to Miss Redshaw and Mr Miers best wishes for the future happiness, and called on them to accept the many ■ and dainty gifts displayed. Air Aliers suitably replied and the popular young couple was accorded musical Jionours. Supper vyns served, after which dancing was continued until tho early hours, when Air Wilson thanked Air and Airs Alillar and family for the very pleasant evening spent at' their home,' after which ' all joined heartily in tlu> singing of Auhl Bans 'Wno.

L'Yoiu Our Own Correspondent. Obituary. After suffering ror a period of nine months, tiie jato Airs T. Stuart passed peaceiuiiy away on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by her family. Thus death again has been instrumental in severing another linn of the old pioneering days of the district. Mrs Stuart was born in Scotland 70 years ago, and was educated at a Glasgow academy. At an early age and with her parents, the late Mr ana Mrs Angus OiarK, they journeyed to New Zealand on tho sailing ship Strathneven which eventually reached Wellington. From tnere they boarded another ship, tho Stormbird, lor Wanganui, where they landed and alter trekking .through dense native bush linally settled at Table Mat in the Apiti district. Mrs Stuart is a descendant of a lino of sailors. Her father, Mr Angus Clark, like his ancestors, was a ship's navigator. Bator in life she married tho late Air Thomas Stuart, a son of the iirst policeman in Dunedin, and the marriage, asTfecords show, was the first to be solemnised in tho township of Feilding. With her late husband they linally settled in the Awahurl district, where farming pursuits were followed, and a healthy grown up family was reared. Alany friends were made, especially among the Alaori people, who honoured them. . Death does much to build up memories of by-gone days, and it is recalled that tho late Airs Stuart was one of the old identities to witness the coming here 01 the notorious Maori rebel, Te Ivooti. Left to mourn their loss are four sons (two of whom answered the call or Empire), Messrs Donald Stuart (Alasterton), Alec Stuart (Greyton), Richard Stuart (Masterton), Thomas Stuart (Awahuri) and four daughters, Alesdames R. S. Henderson (Awahuri), C. Edmonds (Sanson), A. Reading (Featherston), and Alclntosh (Picton). There are 17 grandchildren and one great-grand-child. The funeral left her late residence on Tuesday afternoon for the Feilding cemetery. Despite the howling gale and pouring rain that prevailed, ample proof of the high esteem in which tlie deceased was held in the district, was demonstrated by the number of cars that made up the cortege. Floral tributes covered tho casket as it was conveyed to its final resting place. At the grave-side the pall bearers were Alessrs Alec, Thomas, and Richaid Stuart, sons of the deceased, Mr A. Reading, son-in-law, Air Leo Henderson, grandson, and Air W. Ward, a representative of the Alaori people. The Rev. Air W J. Berry conducted the services at the home and at the grave-side. Personal. Air Trevor Rowland, when _ driving a three-horso lorry loaded with metal, went through an unenviable experience on Tuesday morning. It appeared that one of Ills horses slipped on tho bitumen, bringing down the other two. However, it was fortunate that the animals lay quiet. Friends .quickly assisted Mr.

r L * Rowland to clear tho animals, which csAwafiuri caped serious injury. filliuiu The coun (_ r y j s at present in a very sloppy state due to the heavy rain * * * which fell at tho beginning of tho week

Rowland to clear tho animals, which cs- ' caped serious injury. The country side is at present in a very sloppy state due to the heavy rain which fell at tho beginning of tho week School Committee. Mr AV. A. Salt presided over a full attendance of members at a special meeting of the school committee, when it was reported that the euchre tables and forms had been completed and that everything j was in readiness for tho first of a series of fortnightly euchre tournaments. Tho chairman stated that in order to create j the interest of patrons, the committee I should spare no effort to make the function as attractive as possible. It was resolved to follow the lino pointed out by Mr Salt. The chairman thanked Mr J. M. Giles for his kind donation of a tin of biscuits. That an aggregate prize far the euchre tournaments he presented was a unanimous resolution adopted by the committee. Miniature Rifle Club.

A driving rain accompanied by a cold, howling gale, did not lessen, the attendance of members at the weekly shoot of tho club last Monday night. The boisterous conditions were considered the main factor responsible for the poor scores that resulted. Only a single possible was registered and that by Mr Allan Hancock. Detailed results were as follows: L. Shailer 69, 68, 137; J. Milligan 64, 66, 130; AV. Odgers 68, 69, 137; T. Cribb 67, 68, 135; A. Matthew's 68, 65, 133; A Hancock 70, 68, 138; J. Craig 69, 67, 136; K. Cossar 66, 69, 135; R. Matthews 64, 64, 128; H. Matthews 65, 57, 122; K. Matthews 66, 64, 130; I. Sutherland 67, 67, 134; G. Lucas 63, 65, 12S; R. Moore 61, 66, 327; J. Conway 60, 64, 124; R. J. Corkhill 62, 64, 126; C. Hancock 60, 58, 118; T. Pitt 66, 62, 12S; C. Aitken 66, 64, 130; I. Aitken 66, 66, 132; AY. Farmer 46, 61, 107; H. Richardson 67, ’6S, 135; De la Cour 67, 65, 132