Social News

Northern Advocate, 17 December 1932, Page 5

Social News

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PERSONAL,

Mrs McLeod is spending Christmas with her sister, Mrs J. R. Reyburn,

Miss J. B. -Mueller motored through to Auckland on Friday.

Airs J. Donaldson and Sister McDonald have returned to Whangarci after au extensive motor tour.

Air and Mrs G. N. Alorris and family have taken up residence in Aubrey Street.

Air and Mrs Ryder expect to leave Whangarci today to motor through to their shack at Arklc’s Bay, where they will spend the summer vacation.

Mr and Mrs F. Higginson and Miss Higginson left, by car yesterday en route for Wellington, where they will spend Christmas.

The friends of Mrs M'ackio will be pleased to learn that she has returned home after a short stay in hospital and is making a satisfactory recovery.

Miss Gladys Drew has returned to Whangarei, after an enjoyable holiday spent in Christchurch.

Miss Cathie left on Thursday by express en route for Wellington to spend her holidays among her people there.

Mr and Mrs Gaulton were passengers for Auckland by Thursday’s express. They are spending the school vacation at Castor Bay.

Miss E. G. Jackson who is spending the first part of her vacation at Rotorua left for Auckland by Thurs-

day’s express,

Mr and Mrs M. Robinson and family, of Point Chevalier, Auckland, are spending a month’s enjoyable vacation with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs P. Kokich, Kokopu.

Mrs W. J. Orr was a bridge hostess at her home in Kamo Road. Three tables were engaged in play, the prize going to Mrs G. N. Morris, and the consolation award to Mrs L. Cook,

Mrs Muldoon, who has been making her home for some time past with her daughter, Mrs A. E. McMahon, left during the week for Auckland, where she will spend Christmas,

At Mrs T. Mitchell's bridge evening the prizes went to Mrs G. H. Monish, and Mrs N. E. Crimp. The drawingroom looked charming with a profusion of flowers, and a very enjoyable time was spent.

The ex-president of the Hospital Comforts Club, Mrs F. Brabazon, this week forwarded a box of exquisit-. ■baby woollies, made by her and Miss Nion Pettit (also a past member of the club), far distribution as Christmas gifts among the baby inmates of hospital.

A very happy time was spent yesterday afternoon, when Noel Walker, of Shortiand Street, celebrated his birthday by entertaining some of his little friends. Tea was enjoyed ■under ideal conditions, the table being spread under the celebrated oak tree, and the happy faces, under their gay paper hats, made a very pretty picture.

On Wednesday evening, after the prize-giving ceremony at the Town Hall, the girls of Lupton House enjoyed an informal supper party to bid farewell to those of the boarders who are leaving High School. The senior prefect, Margaret Newman, cut the Christmas cake with its six birthday candles, and to the strains of ‘ ‘ Auld Lang Syne” a large number of girls regretfully closed the school chapter of their life.

CHRISTMAS APPEAL.

The self imposed duties of the members of the Citizens’ Belief Committee bring them into close touch with want and distress, and they feel it their duty at this time of the year to once more appeal to the generosity of those more' fortunately situated. Throughout the winter, there has been a line response to appeals for assistance, and it is hoped that an equally sympathetic hearing Avill lie given to the present request for cash or goods to help brighten the lot of these families, for the Christmas season. A list is open at this office for subscriptions, and goods avill be accepted at the depot.

A PUPILS’ RECITAL.

A delightful afternoon was spent in the Social Hall of the Women’s Club, Rust Lane, when Madamo Rolfe-Smith and her pupils entertained a number of parents and friends at a musical recital. The I’oom which was artistically arranged with small tables was charmingly decorated by Mrs W. A. Given, in a colour scheme of beautiful pink roses, blue hydrangeas and apricot gladioli. Some very enjoyable items were rendered by the pupils, both advanced and beginners, showing the groat improvement that had been attained during the year. The certificates gained at the last Associated Board examinations were presented to the pupils by the Mayor, Mr W. Jones, who made some very appropriate remarks, and Mrs Jones was presented by little Mary Cook with a dainty posy of pink and mauve flowers.

Tea was dispensed by the hostess and pupils, after which Madame RolfeSmitli played pianoforte ana violin solos from the works of Beethoven, Chopin and Papini, and with Messrs T. Pickmere, B. 0. Piper and Dr. 6. Ward, rendered throe quartettes by Mozart, Rheinberger and Haydn respectively. Those present included: Mr and Mrs W. Jones, Mr and Mrs W. A. Given, Mrs A. Crane, Mrs J. McLeod, Mrs I). Cook, Mrs H. C. Risk worth, Mrs Clayton Thorne, Mrs Seed, Mrs Wield, Mrs Robinson, Mrs A, C. Stewart, Mrs L. C. Trembath, Mrs J. j. Wilson, Mrs F. Campbell, Mrs M. Ward, Miss Becker, Miss Cattie, Miss Holmwood, Miss Davies and Miss Moore..

W.D.F.U. DANCE

CHILDREN AND ADULTS

GAY OCCASION AT TOWAT,

Amidst the gayest of coloured streamers, the W.D.F.U. held a very successful evening on Thursday in the Towai Hall. Some of the younger members had taken a. great deal of trouble to decorate the hall, and their efforts were well rewarded. People from all parts of the district attended, a bus load travelling from Whangarei. The first part of the evening was devoted to the children, for whom a realistic Christmas tree had been erected in the. hall. Members of the W.D.F.U. had been at work for some weeks, and the many articles which had been made showed up to advantage on the tree as it stood waiting for Santa Claus to arrive.

The children were thoroughly enjoying themselves in the meantime, as they had the monopoly of the floor. They danced old English folk dances, waltzes, polkas and the modern onestop, all with equal ability, and in their fancy dresses the children made a very charming picture. At last the call for the parade sounded, and the fancy-drcsscd little people, lined up to music, slowly marcher] round the room to loud applause. There was a good variety of dresses and mothers must have taken lots of time and naticnce to seo that ench child

was suitably attired. One diminutive tot, as a “Modern Miss,” evoked much appreciation, while a realistic “Felix," long tail wagging, excited long applause. Bringing up the rear was a boy, dressed as a hunter leading a sporting dog, which itself looked as if it were cpiite a natural part of the parade. The costumes were as follows.— Joan Grey, “Auckland Star”; Irma Clark, “Queen of Harem”; Kitty Allan, “Dutch Girl”; Ann Owens, “Garden Produce”; Chris Dawson, “Christmas Cracker”; Ellwynne Williams, “Flower Girl”; Flora Williams, “French Peasant”; Dorothy Patched, “Bed Biding Hood”; Bae Patched, “Shepherdess”; Dorothy Balls, “A Modern Miss”; Joan Lorrenscn,

“Dutch Girl 1 7 ; Dawn Clark, “Spanish Girl"; Flora Marsh, “A Princess"; Phil Smith, “Christmas Cracker"; Annie Bolero, “Rosebud"; Loe Callaghan, “Hula Girl"; Maureen Callaghan, “Eastern Early"; Frances Smith, “Butterfly"; P. Brown, “Cowboy"'; D. Dawson, “Bed Indian"; .1. Williams, “limiter"; AY. Balls, “Felix"; T. Williams, “Noman"; B. Williams, “Tramp"; Terry, “Bowser’; S. Bartlett, “Indian"; .1. Brown, “Good-night"; T. Potu, “The Devil"; Tv. Balls, “Cowboy"; AY. Clark, “Parrot"; B. Clark, “Spanish Bov."

The judges, Miss Dobson and Miss Darby, of AVhangarei, had a difficult task and after careful study decided:— Best fancy dressed couple.—Girl: D. Clark, Spanish Girl. Boy: B. Clark. Spanish Boy.

Most economical. —Girl: Joan Grey, “Auckland .Star." Boy: Bay AVilHams, “Tramp." Most original.—Girl: Dorothy Balls, “A Modern Miss." Boy: J. Brown, “Good Night." Paper Dress. —Girl: Ann Owens, “Garden Produce.” Boy: D. Dawson, “Red Indian."

Funniest.—\V. Ralls, "Felix”; T. Potu, "The Devil.” Immediately following this parade Santa Clans, represented by Mr Rex Eaton, arrived, accompanied by dozens of laughing, cheering children. lie took his place at the tree and from it, took, presents and gave them to excited youngsters —a present for each. The pleasure and glow of the children was reward for all the labour the ladies had given to make the function fur the young people a success. Then the children dispersed and the adults had the floor. The prizes for their fancy dresses being.— Best-dressed couple. —Mrs Williams, "Grannie”; Miss M’. Ferguson, "Gentleman in Evening Dress.” Most original.—Mrs E. S. Ralls, "Dutch Girl.”

Most economical. — Mrs Dawson, "Girl Motorist.” Funniest. —Airs Dawson. Best fancy dress. —Sirs Pateholl, "Fatima.”

Most of the kiddies left after supper and the adults kept dancing nnlil late. Mr J. Cotter acted as M.C., and a Whangarci band provided lively music.

The funds of the W.D.E.U. should benefit considerablv.

PARUA BAY DANCE. GAIETY RULES SUPREME. Friday, the 9th inst, will long be remembered as bringing one of Hie biggest and most gaily dressed assembly that has been in our public hall for some time, the occasion being a plain and fancy dress and masquerade ball and it served as the broaking-up function for the school children’s Christmas vacation.

Everything went off most successfully and pleasingly. The hall was nicely decorated with greenery and ribbons, and the Christmas tree, laden with toys and balloons, gave a fairyland appearance. The various fancy dances by the children were very creditably performed. Splendid music (saxophone and piano) was provided, and Messrs C. C. Stuart and H. Thomas made efficient M’s.C.

The adult lucky spot waltz was woo by Mrs Frood. and Mr H. Thomas, and the children’s lucky spot waltz by Olga and Mary Covieh. The ladies of the district kindly provided a very appetising supper. Mrs Dunford and Miss Tennant officiated as judges of the fancy costumes, and made the following popular awards. Best ladies’ fancy dress, “Harum Queen,” Mrs Clarich; cheapest and most original, “Modern License,” 'Mrs A. Wright; best men’s, “Toreador,” Mr A. McCullough; cheapest and most original, “Sleepless nights,” Mr G. Usher; best fancy dress, girls under .15, “Butterfly,” Moyra Frood; cheapest and most original, girls 10 to 15 years, “Milk Can,” W. Drake. Girls, under 10 years, “Pod Cross Nurse,” True Moore: best fancy dress, boys under 15, “Nigger Minstrel,” Willie Thomas; boys 10 to 15, “Parcel Post,” Frank Wright; boys under 10 years, “Black and White Whisky,” Roy Wright. Among those present in fancy dress were: Mesdames J. Brown, “Chinese Lady”; N. Clarich, “Harem Queen”; G. B. Dyer, “Dominoes”; - M. Shepherd, “French Doll”; A. Wright, “Modern License”. Misses Covieh, “Spanish Lady”; M. Hamlyn, “Frivolity”; G. Thomas, “Railway Signals”; P. Thomas, “Parisian Pierrot”. Girls. —Nancy Brown. “Hawaiian”; Marie Carrington, “Ballet Dancer”; B. Campbell, “Dutch Boy”; R, Covieh, “Carnation”; Joyce Dyer, “Kcwpio”; Ellen Drake, “Buy Empire Goods”; Winnie Drake, “Cream Can”; Lilian Drake, “Nurse”; Gladys Drake, “Toilet”; Mary Finlaysou, “Spring Chicken”; Margaret Finlayson, “Tennis Boy”; Moyra Frood, “Butterfly”; Patty Frood, “Modern Pierrette”; D. Hodge, “Nurse”; Winnie Hodge, “Waitress”; B. Ho.v king, “Handboy”; Jill Hosking, “Lost Luggage”; Edna Holt, “Cinderella”; Daisy Lambert, “Hawaiian”; True Moore, ‘ ‘ Red Cross Nurse ’’; Joan Stuart, “Flower Girl”; Joan Thomas, “Dragon Fly”; Holly Stuart. “Baggy Breeches”; Pauline Thomas “Powder Puli’”; A’. Wright, “Victorian Maid”.

Gents. —G. E. Dyer and Courtnev, “Joan and Darby"; G. Lambert, “Santa Claus"; P. Lindsay, “Y’s and Otherwise"; McCullough, “Spanish Toreador"; G. Usher, “Sleepless Nights"; A. AA T right, “Bising Sun." Boys. —Archie Alison, “Danger Signals"; Johnny Brown, “Indian"; Arthur Dyer, “Cowboy"; Stanley Dyer, “Clown"; Alf Drake, “Pirate”; J. Finlayson “Jockey"; AA r . Frood, “GoTlywog"; Arthur Lambert, “Robinson Crusoe"; M. Moore, “Pirate"; Bex Stuart, “Order of the Ball i"; Boss Shepherd, “Chinese Boy"; AY. Thomas, “Nigger Minstrel"; Cyril AA'rlght, “Chet"; Frank Wright, “Pa reel Post"; Len AYright, “Jockey"; Boy AYright, “Black and AYhite AVhisky."

LADIES’ GARDENING CLUB. One of the aims of the Ladies’ Gardening Club is to encourage and assist to raise the standard of gardening in the community. AA’ith this end in view members donated the proceeds of a floral afternoon, held during the season, towards prizes for the most promising vegetable gardens of unemployed workers. The ladies should feel very gratified at the splendid response made by the men, and also the fact that a few homes will have a happier Christmas through their united efforts.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES,

WHANG ARF.I CENTRE. The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute, Whangarci Centre, was held in Hie Salvation Army Lounge Room on tlie afternoon of December 1-t, when there was a .good muster of members. Mrs Thompson presided. The business part of the programme was quickly and ellicieutly disposed of of. The secretary was ordered to invite country members to join us for the social, and lea period on our meeting days. The invitation to be inserted in the "Monthly Gratis Journal” of the Constitution.

After the tea, the roll call, "A suggestion and why,” brought members’ ideas up for discussion, and many and humorous were the comments. An invitation is issued herewith to any neighbouring branch members who care to join us at our picnic in Mair Bnrk on our next meeting day, when a demonstration of swimming and lifesaving will be given. ’fhe meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem and felicitations for the coming festive season.

PAUUA BAY. The December in cui i ii” - of the Women's Institute at; J'arua Bay was well attended. Airs Crisp gave a seasonable demonstration of cake icing. A number or entries were shown for the competition: “Christmas present from material costing a shilling,” and the roll call, “Quotations,” was well responded to. Afternoon tea closed proceedings. KAMO BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the above institute was held in Wakelin's Hall. Airs Young 1 presided over a good attendance of members, visitors being present from Hikurangi, Kauri, To Afatarau, Alaunu and Puma. After the business period, the afternoon took the form of social amenities. Airs Young welcomed the visitors, and hoped they would enjoy the afternoon. Recitations were given by Airs Griffin, a pianoforte solo by Aliss Wakelin, and a vocal item by Aliss Whiteman. A playet.te was given, Alesdaines Wakelin and Alcflines, Aliases .Iris Young and R. Wakelin taking part. Airs Allergan's competition was won by Aliss Thorely, and Airs IA Wilkinson’s competiton by Airs Alorgan.

Alembers from the branches present thanked the Kamo branch for their hospitality. The singing of the institute soup: after tea had been handed round brought a very happy afternoon to a elose.

ÜbLP i’Y CO-OP hi RATI OX. A novel scheme has been successfully carried out for two seasons by co-oper-ation between the Roxburgh (Otago) Women’s Institute and the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Association. The scheme has a double object—to eliminate waste by using fruit discarded by orehardists and packing sheds, and to assist distressed it.S.A. members. .In the early summer the R.B.A. collects empty 101 b tins and sends them, together with 701 b bags of sugar, to (he Roxburgh Women’s institute. The local fruit-growers and packers do the same with their damaged fruit. Women’s institute members then set to work to turn it all into jam. At one copper six women, working in relays, made diOlbs of jam in one day! When all the sugar is used, an oflicsal of the R.B.A. goes round and solders the lids on the tins, which are then taken to Dunedin for distribution.

When possible the empty sugar bags arc filled with vegetables and returned with the jam as a further contribution and help. The simplicity of Hie scheme should recommend it to W.T. ’s in other districts.

PORTLAND. The final meeting for the year was held in the Library Hall, when Mrs Andcieon presided over a good attendance, which included a visitor from the Hinucra Women’s Institute. A sponge cake competition attracted a fair number of entries, from which the judges had some difficulty in making their final decision. Mrs Anderson was awarded first prize, and the judges, Mesdameo Dayman and Whitham, were accorded a vote of thanks for their services. A competition of authors’ jumbled names was won by Mrs Kneebonc, of Hinnera. It was decided to forego the January meeting. A proposal to hold‘the mootings in the evenings in future instead of afternoons was held over until the next meeting. Plans for the coming year wore discussed. Supper was served by the .hostesses, Aiesdamos AlacDonald ami Morgan.

PLUNKET SOCIETY. AIA UNO AKA RAAIKA SUB-BRANCH. AVith the object of forming a subbranch, the local committee of the Plnnkot Society visited Araungakaramea on Tuesday last, and were entertained at the home of Afrs AValker, Sour.

Xnrse Thomas addressed tliosc present and pointed out tlie need for each' small centre to realise its responsibility towards the mother branch, and how this independence fosters interests. A committee was then appointed as follows; —President, Mrs .T. Walker; vice-president, Mrs Gibson; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Goodenongh; committee, Mesdames F. Walker, Porter, Lltt, Morris, Walker, and one representative from Tangihua.

PAPAROA SURPRISE PARTY

A pleasant surprise party took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs A. W. Dodds on Friday evening, !)th inst., whoa, a number of friends and wellwishers invaded Hie home to tender

their compliments to the respected couple on the occasion of their silver wedding. Mr and -Mrs Dodds were married in the Bn pa roa Methodist Church mi ■ December 9, 1907, by the Rev. R. B. Keall, and among the party of visitors were some who wore present on that occasion.

Needless to say, they took ample refreshments with them and a very happy time was spent with games .and music, with Mr Clarence Lane at the piano.

Air D. Nicholas, on behalf of the company, expressed the general good wishes to 31 r and Mrs Dodds on the attainment of 1 heir silver wedding .anniversary, and hoped Hint, the party would be abb 1 to come to congratulate them again whim their gulden wedding' was celebrated. -Mr Dodds expressed his cordial thanks for the kind wishes of the friends.