WHANANAKI

Northern Advocate, 18 December 1936, Page 2

WHANANAKI

Keen disappointment is manifested at the last word heard re the bridge. Anticipations have been dashed to the ground, and the folk wonder if the new Government are inaugurating a new “Taihoa” policy. The School. ' The school held a miniature carnival to commemorate the year just ending, and the festivities were of a very gay and gala description. The hall was festoqned , with [flags and balloons. Music was supplied by Mrs Peters. Dawn Stubbings presented Miss Palmer with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Mrs Nankivell- spoke on behalf of the Women’s Institute, who provided the supper, and Mr Adams on behalf of the parents and committee. Personal. Miss Lorna Dysart is enjoying a holiday at Kaitaia with her sister, Mrs Sydney Johnstone. Mr and Mrs Nankivell, aker touring the Far North, have returned home. Mrs Michie has spent a pleasant holiday with her daughter, Mrs Nankivell. Miss Graham, who for a considerable time has been nursing her grandfather at Cambridge, has returned home, a trio of sisters and a brother forming* a happy quartette. Miss Thelma Edge has returned home after a severe illness, and resumed her duties.

Mr G. E. Austin, of Marua, also reports wonderful progress after his recent operation.

Mr and Mrs C. Swanbqrg, First Avenue, Whangarei, spent a happy holiday with Mr and Mrs Edge. Mr Lewin is away on a shearing contract.

Mrs Kendall and family, of Mitimiti, are holidaying at the old home (Mr and Mrs Dysart’s). Miss Nirine Swinburn, of Marua, spent a very happy week with Miss Thelma Edge.