PERSONAL

Northern Advocate, 19 June 1937, Page 3

PERSONAL

Mrs J. Derig is holidaying in Devonport. S? ■ SIS Mrs H. E. Johnston, of Kiripaka, and Mrs Johnston, of Waima, representing the Whangarei Federation, are in Wellington to attend a conference of Women’s Institute delegates. The Junior Gardening Club met at the home of Mrs Simons, Main’s Avenue, last Saturday, June 3. A demonstration was given by Mrs Simons on dish gardens. After she had showed members around her garden an en- ' joy able morning tea was served. m« . « One of the largest bridge parties held in a. private home,,in Whangarei took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Reynolds on Thursday night, when they made their beautiful home in Sea View Road available for a function promoted by the Whangarei Cricket / Association. In the spacious front rooms 14 tables were accommodated. The prizes went to Mr C. Gumming and Mrs J. Harrison (highest score) a id Mr C. L. Nisbet (lucky seat). After supper Mr C. H. G. Hedditch, president - of the association, thanked Mr and Mrs Reynolds for their generous gesture. . ~ » 8 m ' A new and decidedly novel note was struck in the “old fashioned” card party given by Mrs J. *W. Hall on Thursday afternoon, as an .opportunity for some of Mrs A. R. .Benjamin’s friends to say good-bye prior to her departure shortly for Auckland; The whole atmosphere from the huge log fire and the decorations of old fashioned flowers* was decidedly Early Victorian; as also were the place cards with their quant decorations of nosegays, ■ mittens and fans. The guest of honour was presented with a charming “nosegay,” and the “farm” tea, with its accompanying spiced punch was a welcome apd happy'change and truly reminiscent of' the more placid times of- oiir : . grandmothers.