Out And About In The North

Northern Advocate, 18 April 1938, Page 2

Out And About In The North

AHIPARA. Mr and Mrs Ivan Berghan and Mr J. N. Berghan have left on a short holiday trip to Auckland. Messrs J. Ryan, R. Bowman and J. Houston are spending their Easter holidays in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Jack Allen and Mr Rex Angus, of Ponsonby, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Shirley Masters. Mr and Mrs Werner and family were visitors to Mr and Mrs Fryer over the week-end. Mr and Mrs Mitchell spent the week-end at the beach. Mr Dennis Masters is spending a short holiday at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs S. Masters. The long dry summer has resulted in the kumara crops that are now being harvested being extremely bountiful and unduly large. A 51b. kumara is more or less the average size but an out-size kumara weighing lllbs. 13ozs. was one grown by Mr M. Edwards. TAKAHUE. Mrs D. Whitefield has returned to Auckland, Mrs Warner Senr., is visiting her daughter. Mrs Masters, near Whangarei. ) Miss M. Price, previously assistant mistress at Takahue, is re-visiting the district, and is the guest of Mrs A. Rogers, Te Rore. PERIA AND ORURU. Miss. Joan Garton is home at Oruru for the Easter holidays. Mrs F. Jacentho left on Wednesday for Auckland and a tour of the North Island. Mr J. Hanna, of the Oruru dairy factory staff, left on Thursday for Auckland and Te Awamutu. Mr and Mrs R. Harrison, of Herekino, are spending the Easter holidays with Mrs Harrison’s parents, Mr and Mrs T. P. Kitchen. Mrs S. Thomas, accompanied by her daughter, who has been visiting, her -mother, Mrs Francis, of Oruru, has returned to Papatoetoe. AHIPARA. Mrs C. Berghan, Miss E. Matthews and Mrs W. Yendell are on a visit to Whangarei. Mrs Dave Isaacs, of Te Kau, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs King Phillips. - Mrs Stuart Masters and Miss Myrtle Khkland are on a holiday trip to Raglan. > Mr M. Te Hau and Mr B. Roberts, of the Native Department, are in the neighbourhood, Mr Ropiha and Mr Waetford, of the Native Department, have left for Ngata'ki, prior to returning to Auckland. Mr R. Werner, of Kaitaia, paid a short visit to the beach.

Mr Noble Graham, a well-known member of the Ahipara football team, has been admitted to the Kaitaia hospital suffering from pneumonia.

OKAIHAU. Mrs Jim Ogle, of Ramarama. arrived on. Monday night to spend several weeks’ holiday at her old home at Puketi. Mrs John Mackereth. who has been spending a short holiday at Hokianga, returned home on Monday. Miss Elsa Ware motored to Auckland on Thursday, witli Mr and Mrs Malloy, of Hovoke. Mr and Mrs J. Horne motored to Whangarei and Auckland for the holidays.

Miss E. Julian, of Auckland, Is spending a week with her parents. Mr and Mrs Julian, of Station Road.

Mi's R. Green is staying with her mother at Waihi.

Mr and Mrs Hutchinson. of Fas* End, motored to Auckland on Friday, where Mrs Hutchinson will spend a month’s holiday.

Frank Sharp and a friend from Auckland spent Easter as the guests of Mr and Mrs E, Dixon. West End, Miss Alice Sturge is spending her holidays at her home with'her parents, Mr and Mrs J. R. Sturge. of Waihou Valley. KAITAIA. Under the auspices of the Kaitaia branch of the W.D.F.U., a 500 evening, at which there was a fair attendance, was held in Foster’s Rooms on Tuesday. As a result of the evening’s play, the prize-winners were Mrs F. Puckey (first prize, ladies), Mrs Grey (first prize, gentlemen), Mrs Stubbs (consolation, i ladies), Mr Perkins (consolation, gentlemen). Mrs Stubbs was the winner of the competition. Mrs G. L. Hester and daughter, of Church Road, Kaitaia, arc spending a fortnight’s holiday at the beach. Mr S. Taua, Native Consolidation officer, and Messrs T. Ropiha and D. Waetford, surveyors of the Native Department, are staying at the Misses Reid’s.

Miss Esther Glen (“Lady Gay”), of the editorial staff of the Christchurch “Press,” and Miss H. Sternberg, of the literary staff of the “Press,” were tho guests of Mr and Mrs E. R. Heal over the week-end. The Rev, H. Taurau, of Pakatoe, was a visitor to the district over the weekend.

Mrs E, R. Heal is on a visit to Kohukohu.

MARUA. Mr and Mrs L. Swfnbourne entertained friends in the Mama hall on Thursday, March 31, to celebrate the coming of age of. their daughter Narine, Mrs Swinbourne received her guests in s frock of floral lacquered satin. Miss Narine wore a frock of silver and green embossed organdie over taffeta. Miss Audrey Swinbourne, who came ■ down from Kawakawa for the occasion, wore red velvet. Mr Jim Grey paid a flying visit to the district during the week-end. Mrs G. Saunders, of Christchurch, is spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. P. Harrison. Mr Croon is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs A. Day.

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TAURAROA. Messrs A. S. and X. V. McCullough, residents of tho Tauraroa district, are away deer-stalking. Mrs E. Russek, of Tauraroa. is an inmate of the Whangarei District Hospital. Mrs F. Danks. Tauraroa, is staying with her father at Pubipuhi for. a short time.

Messrs A. and S. Dobbs, of Whaka-: para, arc spending a few weeks at the j home of Mr F. Danks, of Tauraroa. Mr J. Danks, of Tauraroa. is holidaying in the North. MANGONUI. A pleasant function look place in McKay’s hall. Mangonui. on Tuesday evening. April 5, when the residents of Mangonui met to bid farewell, to Rev. and Mrs Blackwood Moore, who are leaving the district. During the evening, Mr W. Subritzky. on behalf of the citizens of Mangonui, presented Mr Moore with a purse of money. On behalf of the ladies of St. Andrew's Guild. Miss Trimnell presented Mrs Moore with a beautiful bouquet. Messrs C. Anderson, W. Rope, L. Srnally and J- Dryers, of the Rope Construction Co., have left for Jackson’s Bay. Mr and Mrs E. Mitchell have left on annual vacation, Mr R, Laing relieving Mr Mitchell at the Rank of A us- \ tralasia. i Mr B. Rope was in Mangonui over j the week-end. KOHUKOHU. Miss Durelle Andrewes and her brother, Lance, motored to Auckland on Tuesday morning. Miss Gager, of Hikurangi, arrived in Kohukohu bn Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs H. Sharland and son, who have spent a fortnight’s holiday in Auckland and Mangawai, have returned home. Mr G. Usher, of Auckland, has arrived to fill tho place at the Bank of New Zealand made vacant by the transfer of Mr R. Edmonds to Auckland. Mrs A. G. Lane and two daughters left on Wednesday morning to spend the Easter holidays with the former’s mother, Mrs Harrison, of Okaihau. Mrs R. Fell left on Wednesday morning on a short visit to Auckland. Miss G. Sykes, accompanied by Mfss I. Gabolinscy, left on Thursday for her home in Taneatua. Pliuiket Evening. Mrs D. O. Maxwell held a delightful nuU evening at her house last Tuesday, when mere were live tables of players. Mrs Clapham was the winner of the ladies’ prize, while Mr E. Farrell won the men’s. A beautiful supper was then served, after which a cake, donated by Mrs R. Fell, was won by Miss O. Holland. The proceeds irom tms evening were in aid of the Kohukonu candidate (Trevor Fell) of the-Hopuiar Baoy Carnival being heid by the Plunket Society. Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr Mac Donnelley, tmrd son of Mrs Harriette Donnelley and me late Mr 'Thomas Donnelley, topic place at Kohukonu on Wednesday, bin Inst. A large following of mends of the deceased, among wnom were a number of returned men, attended the funeral. Mr Donnelley was a general favourite and was a keen and enthusiastic member of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, being one of tne foundation members of me local branch. ■ . / Golf Balt The Kohukohu Golf Club held its annual bail in tne town nail on Friday evening last week, ana as this was the, first' bail of tne season it v/as a huge success. The hail was tastefully decorated with pampas feathers and bamboo, while amusing and appropriate sketches were to be seen at intervals round the wails.

Following were among the dancers: Mesdames E. Meyer, who wore black velvet; J. F. Creighton, black taffeta; A. Hawkins, blue Uorai crepe-de-chine; E. .1, Nash, silk marocam; G, E. Nash, blue marocain; Warrmngion, black lace; J. Snapiand, while satin; J. McDowell, pink'lace; C. Bowler, black embossed georgette; D. O. Maxwell, floral georgette; M. G. Clapham, wine embossed tattexa; A. W. Day, jade velvet and silver lame; W. H. Kirkpatrick, black georgette and lace; White, black georgette, white trimmings; F. Molloy, floral satin; Rooke. pink georgette; A. Barnes, blue velvet. Misses I. Whitefield, Marina stiffened lace; J. Duthie, salmon marocain; F. W. Freese, black satin; M. Drew, lemon taffeta; R. Freese, black satin beaute; A. Garcia, rose satin; R. Liversedge. blue satin; 11. Anderson, black crepe; P. LiVersedge, blue velvet; M. Butler, flame satin beaute; E. Hawkins, satin beaute; A Bradley, purple lame: N. Wallington, black satin; M. Pearson, green crepe-de-chine; B, Roazlcy, red delustred crepe; P. Fitzgerald, pink crepe: F. E, Blundell, pink crepo-de-chine; A. Harrison, pink organdie; H. Ogle, black georgette and silver; G. Ogle, lemon tulle; N. Jolly, black souplc satin; A. Bradley, blue taffeta; E. Dannaher, green crepe-de-chine; D. Beazley, flame velvet and silver; W. Dannaher, pale blue floral art taffeta: L. Bryers, * flame taffeta; A. Curry, white crepe; F. Bryers, green lace; M. Barrel!, red and silver net; G. Sykes, scarlet crepe satin and sequins; I. Gabolinscy, gold satin beaute; W. Andrewes. buttercup charmeusc; J. Jennings. Wallis blue satin beaute; R. Jennings, shell pink lace over satin; O. Magee, pink satin and lace; M. Kinghan, green floral crepe; M. Harding. pink silk and black taffeta: J. Rose, green taffeta and pink coatee: V. Warrnington, shot taffeta; M. Maynard, floral georgette; R. Dugmoro. nil green floral crepe-de-chine; Billie Lister, powder blue craquelle crepe and lace; D, An drowns, primrose net and lace. TAHEKIL *

Mr G. Penny, of Maungaluroto, who ■spent a few days with his parents last week, returned on Monday.

Mr and Mrs E. G. Goodhew left on Monday for Kaipara Flats, where they will spend a few days with fhoir son and daughter-in-law. Later they will complete their fortnight’s holiday in Auckland,

Mr Clarke has returned home from Auckland after spending a short holiday. Mrs W. Penney returned home on Saturday after a short holiday spent in Auckland.

Mr Jim Phyn spent a few days in Whangarci last week.

Mr Wyn Topp returned last week after an extended holiday spent in Auckland.

Mr John Routloy. Jnr., left last week with his father en route to England, via Australia. They will spend about nine months on a tour of England and the Continent,

OTAUNGATLTtOTO, On Monday evening' the Kale Flower Memorial Hall was the scene of a very jolly concert staged by the Sunday School children, with the assistance of Rev. Thornley as chairman, and Mrs Arthur Cullen as pianiste. The concert opened with the singing of the National Anthem, accompanied by Albert Smith on his accordeon and Allan Flower and his mouth organ.

The programme was as follows: — Hymns by the scholars; recitations. Ana Smith ("If You’re Good"), Colin Foote (‘‘The Elf Man”), lan Cullen ("Singing”), Eileen Halligan (“Fairies".', Tom Underwood (“The Burning Penny”), Reg Macomack (“Toffee for Tea”), lan Foote (“Sea Gipsy”). Velma Smith (“Little Deeds”), Yvonne Flower (.“Tim and Ben”), Maud Underwood (“New Shoes”), Brian Flower (“My Black Hen"). Albert Smith, (“When I’m a Man”), Donald Cullen (“What They Like”). Graham Mollard (“Six Little Mice”), Laurel .Toffs ('"The Friendly Cow"). Lloyd Cullen ("Son Fever"), Role Smith (“The Next Best Thing"). Royco Cullen (“Wander Thirst”), Leslie Foote (“The Treat”). Albert Smith, who entertained with several numbers on his accordeon, was rendered hearty cheers. Vocal numbers were as follows: Brian and Yvonne Flower, duet (“Jesus■’Loves Me”), Ava and Velma Smith and Mary Jones, trio (“He Loves Me Too”), Mario Smith (“The Fairy Glade”). Joanne Underwood and Mary Jones (sacred song), Valerie Mollard and Maudfe Underwood (hymn), Jean McMillan (“Little Native Bear”), Jean McMillan and Velma Smith, song in character (“Stay in Your Own Backyard”), June Flower (hymn), Maudie Underwood, Mary Jones and Jean Underwood, trio (“Joy Bells”), Neil Cullen (song), Jeanne Underwood and Dawn Jeffs (“Happy Days”), Lloyd Cullen (“Now the Day is Over”), Jean McMillan and Velma Smith (“Dolly’s Lullaby”).

The prize-giving then took place, prizes being presented by Rev. Thornley, Mr Fred Cullen and Mr Arthur Cullen. \AII scholars received prizes of books and the tiny children received text cards. Tribute was paid to Mrs H. Flower, who has for many years been the secretary of the Sunday School. A pleasing incident was three hearty cheers far Mrs .Jack Allan, who was present at the concert. Later, a very dainty supper was served, bringing the jolly evening to a close. , OKAIHAU. Mrs T. Jordan, of Kaikohe, has been staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Sigley.

Mr H. Goodhue, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs W. Imms, has returned to his home in Thames.

An afternoon was held at Mrs Fred Jordan’s home last Friday in honour of Miss Ruth Thomas, whose marriage took place this week. Mrs F. Jordan received her guests in a green floral marocam frock, while Miss Thomas wore a pink floral dress.

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