OTAHUHU REUNION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21615, 6 October 1933, Page 3

OTAHUHU REUNION

OLD RESIDENTS HONOURED A delightful afternoon was held in the Otahuhu parish hall yesterday, when a special reunion was arranged by the Otahuhu branch of the Mothers' Union. The seating capacity of the ball was taxed to overflowing. Special tables were laid for tho accommodation of many of the old district residents, who were welcomed individually by the vicar, the Rev. R. J. Stanton, on bohalf of the gathering. In his remarks Mr. Stanton referred to the part played by their guests in the early days of settlement in the district, and quoted from press references of 50 years ago. In those days, said Mr. Stanton, it is related that city dwellers delighted in a visit to the country and the seaside

resort of Otahuhu. "One wonders what is the prevailing view to-day," he added amid laughter. Many of their special guests this afternoon hud assisted in the marked development of the district, an accomplishment of which they could justly feel proud. After tea had been served by a committee of ladies an excellent programme was presented. Songs were sung by Mrs. Albert Russell, Mrs. Fearnley and Mrs. King; violin solos were played by Miss Arlington and recitations gjven by Miss L. Roseveare. Community singing was led by "Aunt Daisy" and Miss Joan Leslie danced.' The accompaniments were played by Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Gillies, Mrs. F. Leslie and Mrs. Matthews. Among the old residents present were:—Mrs. M. A. Dixon, Mrs. Philpott, Mrs. J. Todd, Mrs. A. M. McGonagle, Mrs. E. J. Durbridge, Mrs. A. 11. Sutcliffe, Mrs. C. Rowley, Mrs. E. Pilkington, Mrs. A. E. Carpenter, Mrs. C. Brown, Mrs. W. Means, Mrs. Mullins, Mrs. A. Thompson, Mrs. W. Kay, Mrs. Boakes, Mrs. R. Leslie, Mrs. June, Mrs. Fell, Mrs. Corbridgc, Mrs. J. Leslie, and Mrs. Vickers.