Purely Personal

Northland Age, Volume 7, Issue 12, 17 December 1937, Page 7

Purely Personal

Mrs. G. Rickard of Kaitaia, went south at the beginning of this week. Mr. Doug. Gallagher is spending a holiday with his parents in Kaitaia.

Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth have left Oruru to take up their residence in Helensville. Miss Donovan of Auckland has been visiting her sister, Mrs. T. J. Garton of Oruru. Mi’, and Mrs. H. Sandei’s of Takahue were in Auckland this week. Mrs. Ridings of Takahue spent a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas Welcomed Home Last Friday evening a dance was held in the Kaiaka Hall to welcome home Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas. A pleasant evening was spent dancing. Mr. Baker was m.c. and Miss Joan Christensen supplied the music. Supper brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

ANNUAL MEETING OF ORURU-PERIA INSTITUTE The annual meeting of the Oruru-Peria Women’s Institute was held in the Oruru hall, Mrs. Barriball presiding over a good attendance of members. The motto for the month, “Christmas comes once a year—with it comes good cheer.” The usual business was dealt with, including arrangements for a picnic to be held at Taipa on January 2bth, also arrangements for the Institute show to be held in Feb-

xuary 26 at Kaitaia. A social afternoon was spent in honour of Miss Myrtle Simmonds who is shortly to be married. Mrs. Barriball presented her with a fruit dish from the Institute and wished her long life and happiness. Institute members each gave a gift. Miss Simmonds suitably responded. The competition results wei’e as follows : seniors, thrift—Mrs. J. Forsythe ; Chi'istmas cake—Mrs. J. Forsythe. Juniors, Christmas novelty— Miss M. Simmonds and Miss F. Forsythe ; Christmas cake —Miss F. Forsythe. Lunch and afternoon tea was provided by the members.

COMING-OF-AGE OF MR. ERIC SMITH

At a largely attended party-dance in Evans’ Hall, Awanui, last night (Thursday) the twenty-first birthday of Eric (known to the boys as “Wizard”) Smith was celebrated. The unanimous opinion of the guests present from all over the county, was that the party was cei’tainly one of the ones, and Awanui would be lucky if if it ever wiitnessed again such an enjoyable evening. Mi - , and Mrs. R. Smith spared no effort in making full arrangements for the guests’ enjoymet and these were fully appi’eciated Although the temperatui’e did not encourage dancing evidently the refreshments counteracted this, judging from the enthusiasm with which the various measui’es were stepped out to music by Mrs. Stitt and Mi*. C. Maxwell, with extras by Miss Joyce Christensen. Prior to the service of supper, the loyal toast was honoured after which Mr. E. R. Bird called upon Mr. C. Evans to present the key of freedom and propose the toast to the guest of honour. Eric very suitably responded. The next toast was that of the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, proposed by Mr. H. Switzer, and wittily responded to by Mr. Smith.

Eric was the recipient of a large number of presents from his friends

Held Over Owing to pressure on our space, notwithstanding the extra pages in the “Age” this week, several items of news and correspondence have had to be held over till next week. COMING EVENTS Tuesday, December 21—Meeting of ratepayers in Drainage Area to receive report from deputation that waited on Ministers. Monday, December 27—Peria Cricket Club’s dance. Sports During the Holidays On Monday 27th (Boxing Day) the usual sports will be held at Taipa and at Ahipara. On New Year’s Day the Tokerau Beach Sports will be held.