Spirits' Bay Shells For Semple Garage

Northern Advocate, 28 February 1939, Page 5

Spirits' Bay Shells For Semple Garage

Broken shells from Spirits Bay, jmost northerly cf the accessible j beaches in New Zealand, are to be jiiscd for rough casting the garage land paths at the Wellington home of Mr and Mrs R. Semple. When the Ministerial party visited the beach last week they were completely charmed by the deep banks of shell, highly variegated in colour, which add greatly to the picturesquencss of this remote but beautiful spot. Nine inches deep, acres of broken shells stretch along the whole fivemile sweep of the beach, with here and there perfect specimens of rare shells. Possibilities of the material as an ornamental facing, both novel and effective, was at once recognised by both Mr and Mrs Semple, who gathered a s'ackful, which they are taking all the way back to the capital city.

Social Security’s Effect On Friendly Societies

(Per Press Association. Copyright .] DUNEDIN. This Day. A statement that nothing could be learned of the Government's social security intentions, repeated requests for enlightenment bringing evasive replies, was made by the local secretary of the A.0.F., who stated that it was almost impossible to enlist new members, and that the future of friendly societies was not hopeful. During the first year after the security scheme was announced, it was stated that the new membership roll was down about 50 per cent., while resignations and cancellations were even higher.

Towai

In brilliant sunshine a,very welt contested game of tennis was played on the Middlemore Tennis Court, Towai. last Saturday, when Marlow challenged Middlemore for the Hunter-Harris Cup, which the local club has held for eight years. After a hard fight, Marlow finally emerged victorious by eight games to six. After the match, Mr F. Rusk gave a short speech on behalf of Middlemore, expressing his enjoyment in a game so closely contested, and asking Mr J. Clarke to accept the cup on behalf of the Marlow team. Mr Clarke suitably responded. Afternoon tea was then served by the ladies, and much appreciated by both players and visitors.

Kaikohe

Members of the Blanket Society and the Women’s Institute made a large gathering at Mrs Guy’s residence on Tuesday where they held a garden party under the shade of the tall oaks. A very pleasant afternoon was spent with different competitions, among which were an egg and spoon race won by Mrs Lovelock; tyre race, Mrs Lovelock; clock golf, Mrs T. Johnson; ladder croquet, Mrs Greenbury; hurryscurry, Mrs Carey and Mrs Greenbury. Each winner received a small token