Waiharara News

Northland Age, Volume XVI, Issue 93, 16 September 1947, Page 1

Waiharara News

Veronal Mr. S. has returned by ear from Auckisfnd. 0 Basketball Local who left with the basketball teams to play in Whangarei inclwle the Misses V. and A. Yelavich, M* Matijevieh, N. Ereeg, L. Ujdur an* M. Hobson. We a#e proud to see our local gills wea KITCHE& EVENING A kitchen held in the Waiharara Public flfell on the evenir.g of September lwh in honour of Miss Ella Steed whojis shortly to be married. There waj£ a good attendance and a happy effcr.ing was spent. Miss IC. Steed charmingly during the eveninfjjS A monte carlo waltz was won by Mr. M. Udjur ais Miss Z. Yelavich and a statue wa|z by Mr. S. Uriich and Miss V. Ydfevich. An envelope waltz caused njgfeh fun with its forfeits, and.a larec mystery parcel was also the source 'of much amusement. A very home-made supper was partakes l of and then the business of the Evening began. Mr. M. Srhoj who m.c., said it gave everyone much pleasure to be able to honour *ll a in some little way as she was„,a local girl and had always been helpful, especially during these last % years, in her duty as a nurse in th<e£ Kaitaia Hospital, where she had helpMd soothe the pains of many a Wairagiaraite. He then called upon Ella to open the pile of useful and assorted*,!) resents in which she was ably helpefitby her fiance, Mr. J. Cowie, who afterwards made a speech of thanks folk of the district. It was quite evident from his words that he ftjSy realised the worth of the lady he m about to wed. The singing of “Fife She’s a Jolly Good"FcTlow, Trough!" the evening to a close. Music wasfcupplied by the remnants of the WaipSarara- Hotshots. DAN<fS: A Maori was held in the Waiharara ifilll on the evening of September yiJ2th. Owing to the bad weather t|jj& attendance, was not so good as usijpl, but a gay time was spent by thosg here. Music was supplied by local l*|lent, and Mr. I. Katavich officiated.'-’as m.c. Novelty items were varied aid included a hula which was danced lift Miss M. Pikare. A ticket waltz wJLwon by Mr. M. Waitford and Miss ?T. Hagger and a monte carlo was wort hy a Kaitaia couple. Mr. S. KenwwfiUiy and Mrs. Heka won a spot a statue waltz was won by Miss MWJook and partner. Duets were the Misses T. and G. Hagger. s l|r- P. Cook won a case of apples adja Mr. S. Yelavich of Awanui was th& winner of a lovely cake plate. A nice supper was served by the Ivlaagi ladies and dancing continued jUntil a late hour. FAIRBURNS W.I. Mrs. Hoskin presided over the September meeting of the Fairburns Women’s Institute which was held in the hall on September 11th. There was a very good attendance of members and a welcome was extended to two visitors. The September birthdays were those of Mrs. Hoskin and Mrs. V. Fisher. Results of competitions were: Bean guessing Mrs. S. Tracey; Jumbled names —Mrs. L. Foster. The month’s competitions were a hot water bag cover (in knitting or crochet) and wild flowers arranged in a baking powder tin. The hostesses, Mrs. D. Coulter and Mrs. Hoskin, served afternoon tea, and this concluded a very happy meeting.

ANNUAL MEETING OF KAITAIA BRANCH OF NATIONAL PARTY There was a good attendance recorded at the annual meeting of the Kaitaia branch of the National Party held in the Mangonui County Council Chambers on Friday evening. Formal business was opened with the reading and confirmation of the min- | utes'of the last annual meeting, folj lowed by the election ef officers for the ensuing year : Mr. R. G. Brien (Patron), Mr. F. Holder (President), Mr. Maurice Parker (Vice-President), Mrs. E. M. King (re-elected Secretary). Arrangements for the year’s meetj ings were made during the discussion » of general business and it was agreed j that Mr. S. W. Smith, M.P., be inj formed of the dates decided upon to enable him to be present. Suggestions for social funstions at V'hich | both Mr. and Mrs. Smith were to be invited to be present, were also received and considered.