Notes from Northern Hokianga

Northland Age, Volume 3, Issue 14, 5 January 1934, Page 4

Notes from Northern Hokianga

s- Umawera School Dance The Umawera hall was a scene of festivity recently when a dance for the Umawera school funds was held. It was numerously attended, Rang!ahua, Tutekehua and Broadwood as well as the local district being all well represented. The Broadwood Four supplied the music, and Mr. Campbell, teacher of the Umawera school, acted as M.C., and was general manager of this most successful function. Among those present were : Mrs. Middleton—Black satin Mrs. Len Wallbridge Pink floral ninon Mrs. Frank Smith —Pale pink taffeta Mrs. Herbert Mudgway-Browp crepe-de-chine Mrs. Joseph Chapman Blue floral ninon Mrs. Roland Chapman —Black satin Mrs. Robert Ogle—Shell pink crepe-de-chine Mrs. Oswald Perry—Floral ninon Mrs. Tom Jellick—Cream silk Mrs. Arthur Hawkins—Green voile Mrs. Barney McDonald—Beige rayon Mrs. William Faw§haw —Navy floral muslin Miss Xris Shapland—White organdie Miss Jean Middleton—White silk Miss Winifred Wiggins Spotted muslin Miss Ethel Lane—Blue shot satin Miss Sybil Middleton—Cream silk Miss Amy Tafford—Pink figured voile Miss Mavis Tafford Blue spotted voile Miss Mary Jellick—lvory silk Miss Annie Jellick—Blue satin Miss Kitty Campbell—Navy costume Miss Joan Campbell—Blue and white organdie Miss. Hazel Ogle—Green lace • Miss Effie Ogle—Blue ninon Miss Grace Chapman—Mauve dimity Miss Ada Harrison Green floral crepe-de-chine Miss Katie Harrison Blue floral ninon Miss Agnes Brownlie—Cyclamen shot taffeta Miss Dorothy Chapman Pink floral dimity Miss Frances Chapman Blue floral dimity Miss Kitty Baker—Rose ninon Miss Joan Mays—Celanese lace Miss Harriet Donnelly—Figured dimity Miss Violet Mudgway—Check organdie Miss Gertrude Perry—Pink crepe-de-chine The Monte Carlo waltz was by Miss Dorothy Hawkins and partner. Christmas Tree Evening On Monday, December 18, the Rawhia school held a Christmas Tree evening at the residence of Mr. Alf Ogle. The gathering was an enjoyable one. Some very pretty items were rendered by the schoolchildren, and some excellent part songs. Mr. Schrafft, the teacher, deserves congratulation for the fine entertainment. A nice supper was .supplied by the parents, and an enjoyable dance concluded the evening’s festivities. The part of Santa Claus (there were two) was taken by Messrs. Herbie Whittaker and Frank Smith. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ogle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ogle, Mr. and krs. 0. Perry, Mrs. F. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Whittaker, Miss Nell Whittaker, Mrs. Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. O. Wooster, Mrs. J. Wooster, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bindon, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harrison, Mrs. H. Wadham, Mrs. Victor Chapman, Mrs. Brownlie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Misses Doreen

Wooster, Harriett Donnelly, Grace Chapman, Eva Harrison, Kitty Baker, Hazel and Effie Ogle, Messrs. Alf Ogle, Russell McLeod, W. Chapman, Nelson Baker, Bob Yarnton, Arthur Harrison, J. Campbell. Wooster Access Road Mr .Struthers, the district engineer, and Mr. Kelly, county engineer, were recently looking over the formation work on the Wooster access road. It is expected that a gang of men will be finishing the formation immediately after the holidays, and that the metalling will follow at once. Personal Mrs Len Wallbridge is at present staying with her sister, Mrs Dave Maxwell. Dave Donnelly and Russell McLeod finished their work as shearers and were home for their haymaking at Christmas. Mr. Albert Craig and daughter, Grace, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. 0. Wooster last week. Mr. Len Wallbridge has gone to Auckland to stay with his mother for the school holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Fanshaw, of Whangarei, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McLeod. Mrs. Fanshaw was Miss Myrtle McLeod before her marriage. Mr. Fanshaw had the misfortune to break his arm and is convalescing on this visit to his wife’s parents.

Australian wool authorities estimate that the increased wool prices at the London sales means that the clip for this year will be worth £46,000,000 to Australia. This is about £14,000,000 more than for last year. With the reduction in interest liabilities, the Commonwealth, it is calculated, should be better off by about £20,000,000, as compared with 1932.