Social News

Northern Advocate, 16 April 1932, Page 5

Social News

PEESONAL Mrs C. Waite, Mt. Eden, Auckland, has arrived in Whangarei and taken up residence in Hall Avenue with her daughter, Miss Winifred Wise. * * » » Miss Trimble, who for the past four years has been abroad, has returned to Whangarei and taken up her old position with Mr F. Crosby, Cameron Street. APACHE DANCE CLUB. The Apache Dance Club made a very healthy beginning on Wednesday evening, when the first dance under its auspices was held in the Parochial Hall. Between 50>and GO couples were present and informal happiness was the keynote. .Mr R, 'S. Barnes was the M.C., and Mr Harold Brownrigg, the presi : - dent of the club, had all arrangements tvorking smoothly. Ces. Wright’s br—ehestra put- everyone in happy mood. Mrs C. J. Moore, a very talented pfaniste, played a popular extra, ‘ repeated \encores being insisted upon, and the lighter side was provided by Mr L. Cotterill (piano) i and Mr P. Kenyon (drums). . , EASTER CAMP ECHOES. The Presbyterian Hall was well filled on Thursday evening, when the young people who had attended the Easter 'Bible Class camps at Taurikura and Parua Bay gave a camp echo entertainment. The hall was beautifully decorated with rainbow-coloured streamers, lycopodium and autumn flowers, and the posters which had adorned the walls of the dining room at Taurikura camp were displayed in prominent positions and were of great interest to the parents and friends of the campers. \

The Rev. W. Elliott presided over the gathering and in his introductory remarks said the young folk wished to ■pass on their impressions of the camp, in a way that would reveal something of the spirit cf Easter camps. After a hymn and prayer, led by Mr Elliott, the girl campers sang their song “It’s a long way to Taurikura. ” Mildred Robertson and Owen Hoey then gave a brief resume of the four days’ programme, at the young women’s camp, showing how well the four-fold needs were met by those who had drawn, up the programme. Two boys described the events of each day at the Barua Bay Camp.

The Hikurangi girls gave limericks on camp personalities whose various abilities were amusingly dealt with in song. “The Camp -we all made” also introduced the leaders in a humorous number.

A Chinese missionary play the “Blue Bowl” was acted by the following: Missionary, Miss I. Killen; her friend, Miss M. Isherwmod; Spirit of the Blue Bowl, Miss B. Kerr; Bright Jade, Sister Heather; Rosy Dawn, Nancy Hope; Little Undesired, Inez Reed; the maid, Joan Hope.

The juniors wdio had taken part in the Torch-lighting ceremony at camp, repeated their interesting little performance. Candles representing joy, love, service, loyalty, faith, truth and courage were lighted by Gwen Finlayson, Betty Johnston, Joyce Eingham, Ailsa Fairley, Joan Hope, Inez Eeed and Ehoda Robertson. This was followed by a torch-bearing tableau by the senior girls, Margaret Eoss Elaine Brown, Olga Meyer, Grace BoswflU, Marion . Cfuickshank, Cecelia Schischka and Ruth Stewart. The two camp songs “Pass on the Torch," and “Follow the Gleam" sung .in unison, provided a'fitting finale to the Torch bearing theme.

Wilfred Brown and Norman McDonald gave their impressions of the men’s camp from the seniors’ point of view. Camp Father, the Eev. C. Stewart briefly addressed the campers aipl their friends.

During the evening Camp Mother, Mrs Elliott was presented with a beautiful bouquet as a slight token of the love and esteem she inspired in tho hearts of the girls.

“Ivory Palaces’’ sung by the Hikurangi girls was followed by an Easter play. “The Chalice and the Cup’’ presented by Alargaret Ross and Betty Croc.ier assisted by a number of girls dressed in the costumes- of India, China, Japan, and Bible Class. Al the close of the evening, previous fo slipper being served, a collection in aid of missions was taken. The happy, friendliness of camp was evident by the way in which the campers greeted each other and lived over again the happy day’s spent in Easter Calnp.

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WEDDINGS. , COCHRANE—RUDDELL; i . A wedding of much interest to residents of the Mangakahia district was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, ’ Whangarei, on April 6, when Elsie May, 1 fifth daughter of .Mr and Mrs G. K. Ruddell, of Pakotai, was married to Dennis Brawn, eldest son of the late Mr T. Cochrane and Mrs Cochrane, of Hokianga. The church was tastefully decorated in pink and white. The Rev. W. Elliott performed the ceremony and Mr R. Goodison presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother,:wore a becoming gown of. white* georgette, trimmed with silver French embroidery and tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of choicest flowers. - Miss Zoe Ruddell was bridesmaid, and she wore a pretty pink georgette frotk and pink head-dress, and earriefl a pink bouquet, with tulle bow and streamers to match. Mr E, Box carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Settlers’ Hotel, -where a sumptuous, wedding breakfast was served. Mrs Ruddell received the guests wearing a navy frock and hat to tone. At the centre table, was a handsome three-tiered wedding cake. Speeches were made in happy vein, the. toast list being in the capable hands of Mr L. A, Johnson. Mr and Mrs Cochrane later left for the south, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a nigger pony skin coat, skirt, nigger hat and shoes to match. KENNY—SIMPSON. A quiet wedding took place on March 30 at the residence of the bride’s parents at Omana, when Miss Dulcie May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. F. Simpson, was married to Mr William Henry Kenny, of Inglewood. The room was prettily decorated by the parents and friends of the bride, and Master Frank Simpson played the wedding music. The Rev. Y. C. Thomas officiated.

1 The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very dainty frock of ivory satin, cut on classical lines and falling in graceful folds to the ankles. Her embroidered tulle veil was held with a cluster of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful l bouquet of white cactus dahlias and maidenhair fern.

Miss Jean Simpson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore an ankle-length shell pink crepe de chine frock, with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of pink and white cactus dahlias.

After the ceremony a number of relatives and friends partook of a very dainty wedding breakfast, after which the happy couple left by express for Inglewood. The bride wore a dark tailored costume with red hat and coat. DIAMOND WEDDING. MR AND MRS ENOCH WOOD. A very happy and interesting time was spent recently at “Warwick," Mt. Albert Road, Auckland, recently, in celebration of 'the diamond Wedding of Mr and Mrs Enoch Wood, very old residents of Auckland. Surrounded by relatives and friends, letters, telegrams and flowers, the aged couple were exceedingly happy. During the festivities Mrs Campbell and Miss Bentham, of the Y.W.C.A., called and handed a charming bouquet to the white-haired bride, who is one of the foundation members of that institution, having joined with the first members in 1878 and served on the board continuously for 40 years, and now being an honour cd life member.

Mrs Wood came to the colony with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Spragg, in the ship TJleoats in ,1864. The marriage of fiO years ago tools place at the residence of Mr and Airs .Spragg, the Rev. Wm, Macdonald officiating. One of the bridesmaids, Airs John Rosser, was present at the celebration. Airs Wood was one of those who belonged to the Newton Congregational Church when it was started by the Rev. Thomas Booker, in 1894, in the Orange Hall, Karangahapc Road. A year later a church.was erected on the site of the present reservoir at the corner of Ponsonby Rond. That was demolished by a cyclone in 1871, and a year later the present building was ejected in Edinburgh Street. Arriving in Auckland in ISflfi by tho Ida Zeigler, Air Wood quickly associated himself with various activities in the then small city of Auckland. Several early colonists formed the nucleus of the Auckland Sunday School Union. Of the first committee formed in the year 1879, comprising George Plim mer, Gilbert Carson, Seering Matthews, John Ellyett, David Goldie and Enoch

Wood, the last-mentioned alone remains. Mr Wood was for 37 years in succession returned unopposed as superintendent of Newton’s Congregational Sunday School, and on the occasion of his Golden Wedding Anniversary, when 75 years of age, he was superintendent of .the Mt. Roskill Congregational Sunday School. Even now, when another decade has passed, lie frequently delivers addresses at Sunday School gatherings. The aged couple are in the unique position of having the family circle still unbroken. There are eight children, namely, Mrs J. A. Bradstreet (at present in Italy); Mrs A. H. Leigh, Gordon Road, Mt. Eden; Mrs William Bushill, Parua Bay, Whangarei; Mrs Helier, Harbutt, Pymble, Sydney; Mrs A. .1. Hooton, View Road, Mt. Eden; and Miss Wood; and the sons, Enoch Wood and Zante Wood, Mt. Albert. There are also 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. TITOKI. Tlio members of the Manngatapere Women’s Institute were the guests of the Titoki members at their institute meeting in the Titoki Hall on Thursday, 7th. inst. The meeting opened with a. speech from the president welcoming the guests.

The kitchen range figured very largely in this month’s roll-calls: “What I most dislike doing in. the house.”

The prize-winning essays on “What constitutes a perfect husband'?” were then read by the secretary. First, second and third prizes were secured by Miss E. Pepperell, Miss -Pepperell and Mrs Pearson respectively. 1 Misses Pepperell contributed a pianoforte duet, after which a competition was arranged by Miss Purvis. This was won by Mrs Hardie. Miss Purvis acquitted herself very creditably in a difficult sketch, “Burglars,” and a vocal quartette wa’s rendered by Mesdames Thomassen, Wolland, McCaull and Pearson: The programme, .concluded with a second competition arranged by Mrs H, C. Fraser, which was won by Miss E. Pepperell. Mrs Reynolds, president- of the Manngatapere, branch, then thanked the Titoki members for. an enjoyable and instructive afternoon, and the meeting terminated with the singing of the National Anthem, PTJRUA. The Puma Women’s Institute held a most successful meeting at the local tennis courts on Thursday, the 7th inst. Mrs Lambert presided over an attendance of 17 members and several visitors. The afternoon passed quickly with tenuis and an interesting book competition, which was won by Mrs R. Dyer.

The members decided to hold their next meeting at the hall and have a sewing bee to help the unemployed relief funds. Mrs R. Thomas and Mrs R. Dyer were in charge of the trading table. Afternoon tea was provided by all the members. • . ORUR.TJ—PERIA. At the monthly meeting •of the Oruru-Peria Institute, a number of Fairburn ’s Institute members were present, the total number being about 50, which constitutes a record to date. Mrs J. Forsythe occupied the chair on account of the unavoidable absence of the president and extended a hearty welcome to the visitors.

Mrs Parkinson, of Mangonui, then gave a. demonstration on the art of making paper flowers, which was greatly appreciated by all present. The chairwoman, on behalf of the Oruru-Peria Institute members, in a pleasant speech, then presented Baby Grant with a silver mug, suitably inscribed, on his tho first Institute baby. A good collection of articles, “some-, thing new out of something old,” was handed in by members. Mesdamcs Parkinson and Wansbdno kindly consented to ."judge the same.

The hostesses for the afternoon w r cro Mesdamcs West, Hill, W. Rodgers, S. Kclsall, Miss Betty Hill and Miss Simmonds.

WAIPU. The monthly meeting of the Waipu Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday, April 13, Mrs. L. McLeod presiding over a fair attendance. After the usual business had been transacted, Mrs J. C. McLennan obliged the company with a pianoforte solo, A saxophone solo by Alias Hall was also very enjoyable. -Mrs A. W. -McKay read an interesting paper on scalds and burns. Great amusement was caused by the .impromptu speeches. After afternoon tea several members entertained with a charade. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Maisoy, Grant, Moreland and Butler. MARERETU. The sixth monthly meeting of the above was held at the president’s (Mrs 'Edwards) residence on March 29. Mrs Edwards opened the meeting, and commented on the fact that fine weather had prevailed for every meeting. After roll-call the ladies who exhibited work for the “Thrift Table’’ at the Paparna Ghow, gave demonstrations which were very interesting.

Music, supplied by Miss E. McCarrnll, was very much enjoyed, and ALiss M.f'airoll also played the accompaniment for ■.community singing.

The hostesses were Mrs Bull, Aliss E. McCarroll, Aliss M. Bull, Mrs Lament, Airs J. Roddy,

PARUA BAY. At a well attended meeting of the Women’s Institute at Parua Bay a demonstration of making an “eiderdown” quilt from teased wool was given by Mrs Leather and Mrs Ilarty. A competition “something from nothing,” brought a great variety of entries, and exchange of plants and seedlings, with afternoon tea, brought proceedings to a. close. KUMEU. A pleasant afternoon was spent by about 50 members of the Kumeu Women’s Institute. Mrs Phillips gave a demonstration of basket-making and 1 Mrs Cates and Miss Parnell gave a recitation and song respectively. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs Cates, Mrs MeHardy, Mrs Poclman, and. Mrs Kinlock. The “trading table” was well patronised. A sub-committee was formed to deal with serving the needy. TANGOWAHINE—A YOGA. An enjoyable social afternoon was held in the Avoca Hall when the Tan-gowahine-Avoca members of the institute entertained the Waikue members. The afternoon was spent with compctL tions, games and music. Mrs A. Juby gave two songs and Mrs J. Clayton two elocutionary items. The winners of the competitions were Mrs Clayton and Mrs Russell. Luncheon and afternoon tea were provided by the hos tosses, Mrs Wilson, Mrs McLennon, Miss Y. Arneil and Miss N. McDermott. MATAKANA. An interesting talk upon dahlia culture by Mrs E. Roke was the feature of a recent meeting of the Mataicana Institute. A demonstration of rag rug-making was given v by Mrs IV. Campbell. The serving of afternoon tea closed the meting.