TOKOMARU BAY NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18252, 22 November 1933, Page 12

TOKOMARU BAY NEWS

(Herald Correspondent.) A very successful shop-day was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon by tlie Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, and the net profits amounted to £lB. The shop was well patronised, and the stalls, full of dainty and delectable goods, were very attractive. A large, beauti-fully-iced Christmas cake was annexed by Mrs. j. J. Roberts. Those in charge of the stalls were Mesdamos James and Haigh, produce; Mesdaines Mackey and O'Callaghan, novelties; Mrs. Jones, fancy work; Alesdames Powell and Kay, cakes. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the ladies. On Monday, night a concert party organised by Mrs. Phil Barry, Gisborne, visited Tokomaru Bay, and provided a much-appreciated variety entertainment in aid of the local Catholic Church. The concert was well patronised, yet the talent was worthy of a larger audience. Mrs. Barry, who is well known on the Coast and more especially in Tokomaru Bay, where she resided for a number of years, said sho was delighted to be back after her long absence. At the conclusion of the programme, Father Bennett, Tokomaru Bay, publically thanked Mrs. Barry and her troupe of performers, who had combined to make such a success of the entertainment, at the cost of a long journey. The programme included a line variety of songs, dances, sketches and recitations, each of which received a decided encore. Mrs. Barry herself was heard to advantage in two selected numbers, and her sweet voice and charming personality won all hearts. Three exquisite bouquets of the choicest flowers were handed to her from admiring friends. The songs of Mr. F. Neill and Mr. J. Parker were very popular. The dance items were exceedingly interesting and received prolonged applause; the tap-dancing bv the Misses Pnltridgo was a very finished exhibition. The second portion of the programme was performed by a band of gipsies, who were delightful with their songs and character dances in gay costumes. Miss W. James, Hamilton, is spending a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. James, Ongaruru, Tokomaru Bay.—Miss A. E. TrafTord, Tokomaru Bay, was the guest of Miss Emmcrson, Gisborne, last weekend.—Miss L. Ferris, Te Puia, spent the week-end with her parents in Gisborne. —Mr. J. T>. Pullinger, Pauariki, Tokomaru Bay, has 'been spending a few da vs in Gisborne.—Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Rrodie, of To Puka Hotel, Tokomaru Bay, entertained the concert party to dinner or. Monday night. Among the guests were Mosdames D. J. Parker, P. Barry, S. Parker, and O’Meara, and Messrs Aliev, Scott, and F. Neill.