Rangiotu

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 206, 31 August 1944, Page 7

Rangiotu

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Rangiotu Hall was filled to capacity when a farewell social and dance was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and their son Kay, on the eve of their, departure for Auckland where Mr* Hunter will take up his new position. For the past five years Mr, Hunter has been a factory manager in the district, and both he and his wife have taken an active interest in all social functions. Mrs. Hunter, who is an accomplished pianiste, and orgamste for the church, has given freely of ner services at all times, and their departure from the district is a great loss, but the best wishes for success go out to this young couple, who have endeared themselves to all with whom they have come in contact. The presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Hunter by Mr. White took the form of two cheques, one from the directors of the Mangawhata factory, and the second, from the suppliers and residents of the district. Little Marion Jepsen also presented Mrs. Hunter with a bouquet of dowers, interspersed with the dancing were items by the following:— Dutch dance (in costume), Pamela Rose and June Searancke; sword dance and Highland Fling, Miss Moira Ohesham (bagpipes played by Mr. Ray Andrews); Irish jig (in costume), Misses Margaret Wilson, Lorraine Griltfn, Maureen Cooksley, Pamela Rose, June Searancke and Marion Jepsen; recita tion, Mrs. Hunter. A novelty waltz was won by Mrs. Ackerman and Aircraftman C. J. Claasen. Dance music vvas provided by a professional orchestra and the duties of M.C. were in the hands of Mr. N. Aisop. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Hunier was the guest of honour at a farewell afternoon tea given by her pianoforte pupils and their parents at the home of Mrs. Jepsen. The room was decorated with spring fiowers and a happy time was enjoyed by all. As a mark of appreciation and esteem, Mrs. Hunter was presented with a teapot and jug. On Saturday evening Mrs. Hunter was also the guest of honour at a social gathering of the bible class for which she was organiste, and presented with an occasional table, whilst the choir, expressing their regret at losing so valued a member, asked her accep tace of a hand-painted tray. At the fortnightly euchre there was a fair attendance and the prizes went to Mrs. Pearce and Mr. J. Baker. Players are asked to take note that there will be only four more euchre evenings and to encourage a bumper attendance Mr. C. Simmons has offered a special prize for these four games. L.A.C. Owen Woolley has been spending a few days’ leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Woolley.