Makerua Plains

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 183, 5 August 1938, Page 3

Makerua Plains

From Our Own Correspondent. Personal. Mr W. P. Hocking haa returned from a holiday epent In touring the South Island Mrs M. S. Gregory is visiting her daugh . ter in Taranaki. Mr and Mrs J. Young, who were recently married in Napier, spent the week«nd with Mr and Mm 8. Young before leaving for their future home at Pipinki, Wanganui river. Mr William Hooke has returned from *. holiday visit to the South Island. Mr and Mrs L». Horn. Senr.. of Ohau, ftre visiting their sons in this district. Mr George Gregory has returned from ft motor tour of the North .. . Mr and Mrs W. P. Hocking and their daughters, Vera and Molly, spent Uie •week-end in Napier, visiting the Hooded area around Eekdale. . | Mee dames B. A. Norman and . Irwin, who attended the recent W.L conference in Wellington, have returned home. j Institute members and all interested l are reminded of the play to be presented by the Drama Circle in conjunction with I % the usual fortnightly dance on Saturday evening next. Protest Meeting. Practically every fanner in the Oplki and Makerua Plains area attended a protest meeting in connection with the bobby calf pool. The hall was packed, there hardly being standing room for those present. Mr J. D. Aitchison was voted to the chair and the question of the bobby calf pool was fully discussed. It was contended that only 50 per cent of the farmers in this district were in favour of the pool operating. Protest and indignation was expressed that only a certain number of farmers were notified of the intention to form a pool. A special committee comprising Messrs J. D. Aitchison, G Larsen, J. A. Cooksley and G. J. Wilde were deputed to represent the district at a meeting in Shannon. Gift Eveniruj. Mr and Mrs J. Young, who were recentlv married In Napier, were the guests of honour at a gift evening tendered them by residents of Makerua Plains on Saturday evening last. There was an exceptionally large attendanoe. testifying to the popularity of the Young family, which was one of the first to settle In the district. Dancing and games occupied the greater part of the evening, a novelty waltz being won by Mr and Mrs J. Young. After supper, Mr J. Gosling eulogised the guests of honour and made a presentation of a barometer, on behalf of Hie residents of Lower Opui road. Mr and Mrs Young sat under a large pink and white wedding bell, and the stage had been artistically decorated to tone in wTTh this colour scheme by friends of the happy couple. Miss Ina Jackson presented the bride with a sheaf of spring flowers, after which were opened the many useful gifts which will adorn their future home at Pipiriki. Songs were rendered by MTss Joan Percy, and dancing continued until midnight. The music for the dancing was played by Mr M. Creighton, extras being provided by Mrs V. G. Claridgc. Mr A. Hodgson acted as M.C. Among the ladles present were Mesdames S. Young, who was wearing brown silk crepe; C. Young, green marooain; J. Young, grey ensemble; W. Jackson, floral; J. D. Attchison, black georgette and lace; J. Buglass, floral crepe; J. A. Cooksley, navy m&rocain* L. T. Webb, green suede romalne: J. Percy, navy crepe marocain: R. M. Phillips, navy floral; H. Samee; H. Barrow, navy; Akers; A. E. White, navy; E. Henderson; J. Mabey. pink matelasse: D. G. Yule, green; V. Claridge, blue; B. Hay (Tokomaru), floral taffeta; Corlett, black satin; G. Johnston (Ihakara), navy floral crepe; Jennings (Tokomaru), black chiffon and scarlet; Misses R. Young, blue satin; J. Young, black satin skirt and cerise tunic; H. Couchman, green silk crepe; N. Lynch (Linton), floral taffeta; M. Anderson (Aokautere). pink satin and silver lame; M. Lynch (Linton), daffodil georgette; M. Henderson, floral crepe; M. Carson, floral silk marocain: C. Cooksley, blue silk crepe and velvet; F. Carson, pink chiffon; N. Phillips, blue: K. Johnston (Ihakara), buttercup crepe; M. Johnston, floral voile; L. Cooksley, pink silk crepe; B. Jackson, green; E. Marriott, biue crepe; N. Phillips, blue; M. Marriott, green floral crepe; J. Mabey, black; M. Carr (Linton), brown silk crepe; U. Corlett (Palmerston North), black taffeta; M. Gyde (Tokomaru), green satin. Members of the Presbyterian Church

are reminded of the annual meeting on August 10.