East Coast Social News

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18865, 16 November 1935, Page 12

East Coast Social News

R.S.A. Ball Showery weather did not prevent a large crowd from attending tlie K.S.A. rial! at Te Araroa, when a most enjoyable time was spent by all present. The nail was a. great, success Doth socially and financially. The hall was decorated with flags of'all nations, and the front of the stage looked very festive with .arge bowls of beautiful roses. A delicious sit down supper was served ou the stage, the tables being decorated with fowls of roses given by Mrs. S. Rudland and Mrs. J. Mullodly, and artistically arranged by the Misses J. and M. Rutland. The* dance music was supplied by Mr. R. Kaiha, while much appreciated extras were played by Mrs. Buna Brown and Mrs. S. B. Rudland, the latter playing popular old war tunes. T\yo dance competitions, the statue waltz and Monte Carlo, were held during the evening. The former resulted in a. tie between Mr. Mack Stirling and Miss C. Hovell and Mr. McTamney and Mrs. N. I'. Branson, the latter being won by Mr. Mack Waititi and Miss K. Asher. 'I he duties of M.C. were efficiently carried out by Mr. M. Ryan. Mr. J. Mullooly, the president, thanked especially those who had come from a, longdistance. He also apologised for the absence of Mrs. Mullooly through illhealth. Among those present were Mesdames N. P. Branson, P. Brown, M. Ryan, A. Martin, H. V. Fairlie, S. F. Brass, Xnrberg, F. Jackson, and Tyrell; Misses Wendy Metcalfe. B. Olphcrt (Wellington), J. Rudland, P. McNaught, 1. Hunt, M. Rudland, G. Newton, M. Hovell, J. Scholiehl, E. Abraham, C. Hovell, I'.. Penree, W. Brooking, R. Hovell, L. Hitchcock, K. Asher, M. Ilaig, xM. Waititi, Loma Hitchcock, B. Hooper, Mav, M. Hvland (Tikitiki). Millar, K. Hylnnd. J. Yates, M. Gallagher, and iN'urse Mangakaliia. Valedictory "One of the jollicst days spent on the courts" was the verdict of the large crowd which attended the all-day tennis party given by the Te Araroa Tennis k/lub in honor of a popular member, Mr. I'. (.}. Taylor, who is to be married shortly to Miss Mollie Bull, Gisborne. lioth luncheon and afternoon tea were served in picnic form. The successful icnnis arrangements were due to the energetic, club secretary, Mr. F. Jackson. The president, Mr. 8. Bass, referred to the sterling qualities of Mr. Jaylor and wished him every success and happiness in the future, and presented him with a handsome crystal salad bowl. The gift and good wishes were suitably acknowledged. Among those present were Mesdames 8. Bass, F. Jackson, S. Rudland, A. Martin, X. P. Branson, W. F. Metcalfe. .A. Hicks, I. S. C. Dalgairns (Ruatoria). B. G. Burton, J. Downey, G. Eraser, M. Gudgeon, J. E. F. Slia'rland, Morgan Williams, M. llalliwell, M. Waititi, C. Cowan, P. Brown, G. McKcddie, and Strawbridge; Misses Mollv Jackson, P. McNaught, Wendy Metcalfe, C. Gudgeon, B. (Jlphert (Wellington), M. Gallaher, N. Burton, Loma Hitchcock. Gwenda Williams, B. Bass, B. Hicks, L. Hitchcock, Gwitha Williams, J. Schofield, M. Hovell, T. Hunt, J. Rudland. C. Hovell, B. Metcalfe. M. Rudland, M. Waititi, R. Hovell. Joan Williamson, and M. Downey. Waiapu .Combined Institutes' Display The display of handiwork, by the live combined Maori Women's Institutes held at Te Araroa, was opened by Mrs N T . C. Hughes, president of the Rongomaitapu Institute, who extended a welcome to the representatives ,of the visiting institutes, including Mataka,oa, who Were present as guests. She hoped that this exhibition would be an annual affair. The following ladies spoke on behalf of their respective institutes: Mrs Babbington (Porourangi), Mrs. M, Haeicwa (Waiapu), Mrs Walker (Tokorangi), Mrs D. MeGuire (Wharekahika). Mrs Halliwell (Matakaoa), also spoke a few words ,on behalf of the pakehas and said how much they had enjoyed the wonderful display. Dr. VVi Repa, in an address, said that when one looked at the highlyspecialised specimens of work, one could not fail to see that the efforts of the Women's Institutes in providing the opportunity for the people to develop their skill had been highly successful. Dressmaking, new cooking, and flower culture were all new to the Maori women. Some of them had attempted this kind of work formerly, bui not systematically. The specimens of hill and basket weaving were very beautiful. Pure Maori art consisted of ornamental carving and basket weaving, etc. All that: was now left behind and the new age had called the tune and provided the opportunity for the development of the new culture. The display indicated that the present generation of the Maori race had not been unresponsive to the call ,of the new, culture, and the Women's Institute was to be congratulated upon the success of its great experiment. It had succeeded and truly established the principle that all races woro capablo of absorb-'

ing culture when the opportunity was provided. There were many pessimistic thinkers who had held out no hope o.f the Maori doing delicate and intricate needlework. The .exhibition that afternoon had falsified these croaking prophecies. Nurse Mangakaliia proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Wi Repa for his interesting address, which was carried by acclamation.

The visitors were entertained witli a haka performed by "the Rongomaitapu Institute, a song by Mrs. Haerewa. and pianoforte selections by -Mrs. Puna Brown, all of which were lmtch appreciated. A delicious afternoon tea was served by the following hostesses of the Rongomaitapu Women's Institute: Meedames 0. Brooking, Ap'amir, Bristowe, Ward, Pene, Brooking, inn., Waitoa. and Puna. The proceeds will go to the children's health campaign fund.

Prizes were won as follows:—Children's section.—Plain sewing : Riwia Apanui, 1 and 2; Oro Rangilmna, 3. Face cloths: Riwia Apanui, 1; Sarah Apanui, 2; Ora Rangilmna, 3. Purses: Oro Rangilmna, 1; Riwia Apanui, 2. Knitling: Sarah Apanui, 1; Ora Rangilmna, 2. Tapestry belts: Sarah Apanui, 1: Ora Rangilmna, 2. Balls made from wool: "Riwia Apanui. 1; Sarah Apanui, 2: Ora Rangilmna. 3. Kettle holders: Riwia Apanui, 1: Ora. Rangihunn, 2; Sarah Apanui, 3. Sewingl handkerchiefs: Riwia Apanui. 1; Sarah Apanui, 2: Ora Rangilmna. 3. Laundry hags: Sarah Apanui, 1;. Riwia Apanui. 2; Ora Rangilmna, 5. Patchwork cushion covers: Riwia Apanui. 1; Dorothy Waitoa, 2; Sarah Apanui. 3. Cooking sponge sandwich: Ora Rangilmna, 1; Sarah Apanui. 2; Dorothy Waitoa, 3; Riwia Apamii, h.c. Papier mache work: Sarah Apanui, 1; Riwia Apanui. 2: Ora Rangilmna, 3. Collection of native flowers: Sarah Apanui, 1: Ora Rangilmna, 2; Dorothy Waitoa, 3. The first prize for most points gained at_ the display went to Pourourangi Institute with 16 points, Hicks Bay being)

second, with 12 points. Two special prizes were awarded, one to Mrs. iJaterson, Hicks Bay, for novelty iced cake, and the other to Miss Sarah Apanui, for ihe best collection of native flowers _ Some of those present were:—islesdames N. 0. Hughes, M, Halhwe 1, Waitii, Hona, P. Morete, Walworth, Milner, 0. Cowan, Tuhaka, Heapere, Taiape, Pearce, Baker, Green, M. gudgeon, A. Martin, H. Huriwai, M. Ryan, § Aiahuika, W. Haerewa, S."Rudland, Askew, .11. Clarke, Pima Brown, Ahuriri, J. Harris, G. McKeddie, Strawbridge,'Norberg. Manuel, S. Mills, W. Paterson, Hitchcock. M, "Ryan, «•• Walker, and R. Sexton; Misses fjR; Mackie, J. and M. Rudland, L. Hitchcock, Lilv and June Kaua, Katae, Taiape, Pearce, Babbington, Manuel, and Nurse Mangakahia.

Mrs. K. S. Williams, Maiahiia, is visiting friends and relatives in Gisborne.—Miss M. Bull, Gisbornc, is the guest of Mrs. X. R. Branson. Tc Araroa, tor a few days.—Mrs. Pat Hockley, Gisbornc, is the guest ol Mrs. Morgan Williams. Tikitiki.—Misa B. Olphert, Wellington, is staying with her aunt, Mrs. N. P. Branson, Te Araroa.