New Hall Opened At Tauraroa

Northern Advocate, 18 February 1939, Page 2

New Hall Opened At Tauraroa

People of Tauraroa have a very intimate interest in the fine new hall which was opened there last week. Under the capable guidance of Mr L. Bicknell, practically the whole manpower of the district assisted with the erection of the building, which stands as a tribute to their enterprise and spirit of co-operation. Four Hundred People Present. Approximately 400 wore present to make the official opening an unprecedented success from evei'y point of view.

Visitors from a wide area were highly enthusiastic concerning the building, which is a fitting social centre for a progressive district. Complimenting the people of Tauraroa upon their achievement, Mr E. Woolhousc, chairman of the Hall Committee, said that it was only the voluntary labour and spirit of the community helpfulness which had made the project possible. All Lend a Hand.

In some cases, people unable to assist in the -Work Of building, had given financial support. Mr Woblhouse also praised the ladies, whose co-operation in many ways had been invaluable.

On behalf of Maungakaramea residents, Mr T. O’Carroll offered his congratulations. For the social which followed, the dance floor was as good as the surroundings promised. Mr R. McCullough was M.C. An energetic committee dispensed supper.

Among those present were Mesdames E. Woolhouse, navy and white silk; E. A. Robertson, navy lace; L. O’Carroll, geranium velvet; L. Woolhouse, floral georgette; A. McCullough, black and gold velvet; L. A, Bicknoll,

litiraJ laffeta; F McCullough, saxe blue georgoUe; A. Hayward, navy and white georgette; J. Woolhouse, tomato satin; C. Child, rust georgette and bead trimmings; T. McCullough, black lace relieved with emerald green;' R. Turtill, Nile green satin; Baker, sprigged pink organdie; R. McCullough, blue lace; Webb, senr., black georgette; E. Cliff, pink raarocain; M. Fcsa. mauve taffeta, finished with niching; A. E. Bint, floral cloque; Eckhold. blue taffeta and coatee; S. Primrose. floral ninon: H. J. Yearbury (Waiotira). green taffeta and mauve trimmings: J. Thomas, pink marocain; A. Trcncary. pink silk, floral voile; R. Lee. red georgette; G. Snell, black ring velvet; K. Thomson, pink georgette; Jackman, bottle green satin; H. Webb, rust georgette; A. Pirihi, red taffeta, with white coatee; E. McConnell, pink floral georgette; S. Rapson, floral frock; A. A. Lee, floral silk; Roper, black net, sequin trimmings; W. McCullough, floral frock; Gunson (Waikiekie), red taffeta; M. Berridge, green satin: A. Webb, gold satin, diamante trimming; W. Pirihi. buttercupyellow satin; Akchurst. navy blue crepe faille: and Misses A. D. Scott, blue taffeta with sequin trimmings; R. Mclnnos, gold lame; M. Sherman, white velvet-; V. R. Jones, pink georgette and lace; I. Yern, satin beaute; Dulcie Daniels, floral georgette with black coatee; G. Davis (Parua Bay), black frock, red trimmings; J. Graf, red linen frock; Thelma Babe, white organdie over green taffeta; Eunice Nordstrand, pale ■blue satin; Christensen, green net and ribbon; J. Thomson, apple green net; E. Newey, gold satin; Joyce Porter, clover pink crepe; Peggy Crawford, primrose organdie; Enid Porter, cyclamen organdie; Jessie Erceg, pink crepe de chine, velvet coatee; Joyce Lee, black velvet, with white coatee; D. Williams, blue craquelle; M. Russet, pink floral georgette; E. Thomson, pink lace and nett; P. Churches, pink net silk; B. Bullott, gold satin, with black sash; G. Graf, blue pebble crepe; A. McDonald, old gold windswept satin.