THE SOCIAL WORLD

Northern Advocate, 18 August 1933, Page 4

THE SOCIAL WORLD

“POINTS EVENING. METHODIST CHOIR’S SUCCESS. The members of the Methodist Church Choir held a very enjoyable social in Purdy’s Hall on Wednesday evening, when there was A large number of friends and supporters present. The programme took the form of a “Points Evening,” the games and competitions being entered into heartily and the prizes and honours finally going to Mrs Lloyd for most ladies’ points and Mr X. Archer for gentlemen’s. Excellent items were given by the choir and Mesdames G. Pratt, .1. Penney, E. .Nightingale, Messrs G. Lawson and J. Pratt, Whilst community singing under the leadership of the Rev. Y. C. Thomas, with Mrs Sparks at the piano, proved a most popular item. The Ladies’ Committee served a supper which left nothing to be desired-. The appreciation of the choir at so many attending was voiced by the choirmaster, Mr G. Lawson.

SPLENDID RECITAL. AFTER EVENING SERVICE. " On Sunday 'evening after the service, the choir gave a recital of sacred music in the Methodist Church to a large and appreciative congregation. Under the baton of Mr G. Lawson, the choir gave creditable interprerations of the anthems ‘ 1 Sun of My .Soul” (Sullivan), “What are These?” (Stainer), “Nearer, My God,- to Thee” (Adams) and “1 Will Praise the Lord’,’ (McGranahan); Two quartettes were rendered by, Mesdames G. Pratt and F. Nightingale, Rev. V. Thomas and Mr G. Lawson, (j[Remember me, O Mighty One” and “Under the Shadow of Thy Wings”), whilst ddets were given by Mrs J. Penney and Mr 6 Nightingale (“Ivory Palaces”) and Rev, Thomas and Mr G. Lawson .(“He Wipes the Tear”), and solos were given by Mrs Davies, who sang “Shadows,” Mrs Penney (“Beyond the Door”), Mr G. Lawson C ‘ The Last Milestone ’’) and the Rev. Thomas (“The Lost Chord”). Mrs Spark presided ably at the organ.

GIFT AFTERNOON. METHODIST LADIES’ GUILD. .The Methodist Ladies’ Guild held a most successful gift afternoon on Tuesday, a large number being present, and many gifts were received for the forthcoming sale of work, musical items, competitions and a dainty afternoon tea. made a pleasant time. Mrs H. Hawkins carried off the prize for most points in the competitions. The gathering was presided over by mu president, Mrs A. Archer. GIRL, GUIDES. FOURTH BIRTHDAY PARTY. The Parish Hall presented a gay scene on Friday night, 11th hist., wiien there was a large gathering of Guidcis, Guides ana visitors to celebrate the First Tiikurangi Company’s fourth oirtliaay party. The tables were prettily .decorated with daffodils and at tne head stood the. birthday cake, made and iced by Mrs Latham. Over ruU guests sat down to tea. At the conclusion of the tea Mrs Cullen, divisional Commissioner, addressed tne unities and gave them some valuaDle advice. Mrs Cullen spoke in eulogistic terms of the splendid work done for me company by tne captain ana lieutenant, Misses feemadeui and Cunnuui respectively. Good wisnes ; lor me new year were also expressed u) lepreaentalives xiom otner uuute companies, tne -boy Wcouts and Boys nngaae. i ueii ail attended the dedication ox the uoys' Brigade's colour. The ceremony was very impressive and, as mere is nut an opportunity of witnessing a service of tins nature very often, it was greatly ax>preciated by ail. Tne evening s programme meiudeu a piay by tne older Guides, titled “Miss Elizabeth Refuses,” from ■-•Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” The second piay, which represented a camp me scene, was very realistic, with the lire burning brightly in the centre of the ring.. During the evening three new committee members, Mesdames Brierly, McKegg and Nicholls, were • enrolled by Mrs Anderson, District Commissioner. Various proficiency badges and service stars were also presented.

BOYS’ BRIGADE. CONSECRATION OF COLOUR. The consecration of the colour, [(resented to the First Hikuraugi Company of the Boys’ Brigade by their president, took place in the Anglican Church on Friday evening before it crowded congregation. The vicar and chaplain to the company, the Rev. A. Drake, conducted the consecration service, assisted by the captain," the Rev. V. C. Thomas, POPULAR RESIDENTS DEPARTING. Pa r i-;well so< d a l a rranged. A meeting of residents of Hikuraugi and district was held in the Town Board Room on August 15 for the purpose, of arranging a farewell to Mr and Mrs H. W. Coles, who are leaving Hie district. The chairman of the Town Board (Mr Nesbitt), as convener, occupied the chair, and Mr S. Hawkins was elected secretary. Apologies for non-attendance were received from several residents. It was dccid-

ed to hold a social and dance in the Criterion Theatre, and the following were elected as a sub-committee to further the arrangements: —Messrs R, Nesbitt, N, Gibson, A. Steele, S. Hawkins, S. J. Wood and H. Pearson. UNEMPLOYED DANCE. FORTNIGHTLY AFFAIR. The No. ~) Unemployed Committee held another of its fortnightly dances in the Parish Hall on Saturday night. Excellent piano music was supplied by Miss D. Toesdale, Mr N. Saul contributing an extra. Mr G. Lawson was a genial M.C. The' ever-populnr Monte Carlo waltz competition was won by Miss M. Queripel and partner. The ladies provided and dispensed tlio customary dainty supper.

WHIST DRIVE. NGATOA REBEKAH’S AEGIS. Ten tables were occupied at a whist drive conducted by the Ngatoa Rebekah Lodge in the Parish Hall on Monday night. Mrs Yullish and Mrs McCord won the lady’s and men’s prizes respectively, the respective consolation awards falling to the lot of Mrs J. Rowe and Mr W, Martin. The travelling trophies were carried off by Mrs Raisbeck and Mr Stockley. At the conclusion of play supper was partaken of.

BRIDGE AFTERNOON. IN AID OF ST. MARY’S HOMES. ■ In the Parish Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, the Hikurangi Anglican Ladies’ Guild conducted a bridge party in aid of St. Mary’s Homes. Sixteen players contested for the prize, a pretty cake basket of the popular Dennison craft, Mrs Laird being the eventual winner. A dainty afternoon tea was served by Guild members. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. CLASSES UNDER WAY. The classes of St. John Ambulance are now properly established and the keenness of the members is shown by the numbers who attend the weekly meetings. Dr. Armstrong gave the usual lecture on Wednesday evening in the Hotel Park room.

PERSONAL PARS. IN TOWN AND OUT. Miss M. Molfatt, of Palmerston North, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs D. Armstrong, “Rapai.” The Rev. E. Hoddinott, of Kohukohu, has bden spending a few days with his sister, Mrs D. Armstrong. Mr and Mrs C. Foote, of the Carlton Club Hotel, Newmarket, returned home on Thursday after a few days’ stay at the Hikuraii(gL Hotel. Mr. R. F. Hal!, accompanied by Messrs P. Tyrer, W. Tatley and P. Hart, motored through to Auckland on Saturday "morning to attend the representative League match.

Mr W. Hirst, of Auckland, is the guest of Mr E. Scott, of Kaimamaku, for a few days. Air B. Martin, of Park Street, is spending his annual leave of two •weeks in Auckland. Mr A, Morrison, formerly manager of the Farmers ’ Trading Company, has been transferred to headquarters, Air J. C. Clendon, from Auckland, being the new manager. Mrs W. R. Dunn spent the week-end with her parents, Mr and Airs Taylor, at Tikipunga. Aiiss M. Walker returned to Auckland on Friday after spending a few days with her parents, Air and Airs Walker, of King Street. Mr G. Craig and Aiiss J. Craig left on Tuesday to take up their residence In Auckland.

Airs R. Cairns, of George Street, returned on Saturday from the South Island, where she spent several weeks with her parents. Aiiss A. Campbell returned to Auckland on Wednesday after spending a month with her parents, Air and Airs J. K. Campbell, of Otonga. Aiiss P. Dunn and Airs E. Taylor, of: Union Street, left by car on Friday to spend the week-end in Auckland.

Airs C. Meyer, of George Street, also spent the week-end in Auckland. After his winning of two North Auckland championships at the recent Kaikohe tournament, F. Viscovitch, the popular young Hikuraugi boxer, was considered by many as deserving of a trip to the New Zealand championships, but this Ims not eventuated. However, his trainer has nominated the local exponent for the Auckland title bouts next week, and one and all will wish him the best of success.

CURIOUS NESTING-PLACE. VALLEY ROAD VISITATION. The persistence of starlings is, well known, and an example in point has nccnired at Hikuraugi. One of the posts supporting the clothesline in a garden in Valley Road is an old 4-inch pipe, having an eyebolt near the top, which reduces Hie space there to two inches. A pair of starlings have selected this as their now nursery, and for the past three or four weeks have been busily dropping straws, sticks, etc., down Hie pipe. As the pipe stands seven feet above (he ground, it will lake tin I ‘birds some time yet before the nest Is ready for occupation. It would be interesting to hear of other curious nesting places in tin 1 district.

HOMING PIGEON CLUB, PREPARATORY RACE. In preparation for the official racing season, the Hikurangi Homing Pigeon Club conducted a trial race from Paparoa last Saturday, Mr Q. Davies, with his bird “Ruffles” notching a popular win. The second and third positions wore filled by Messrs E. Gilbey’s “Blue Dick” and E. Hazell’s “Eager Rose.” • In the season’s opening race the entrants will be released at Papakura.