TAPANUI NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21428, 24 June 1931, Page 9

TAPANUI NOTES

(From Our Correspondent.) Mr and Mrs L. Brensell entertained a large number of guests at Brensell Hall, Moa Flat, on Wednesday evening. Dancing occupied most of the evening, the music being supplied by Messrs 11. Brensell, R. Wilson, A. Wilson, and G. Richardson. Mr S. Brensell was M.C. A dainty supper was handed round, after which Mr G. Love, on behalf of those present, thanked Mr and Mrs Brensell for the enjoyable social. At Dunrobin School on Monday a farewell social was held to bid goodbye to Mr and Mrs Brown and family, who are returning to South America. Mr D. McLennan said the district was sorry to lose such good neighbours, and Mr Winter, after wishing the guests of the evening every success in the future, made the presentation on behalf of the district of a handsome travelling rug to Mr and ’Mrs Brown, and a wallet to Mr R. Brown. Mr B. Rush also spoke of the good qualities of the Brown family. Mr Brown suitably replied, thanking the residents of Dunrobin for their gifts and good wishes. Dancing, several songs, and supper were enjoyed by all. The Tapanui P.W.M.U. held the monthly meeting in the choir room on Thursday. The President, Mrs W. H. Norton, gave an address from the book “Out of Bondage,” dealing with missions in India. Mrs L. A. Kirk was appointed Harvest Field Secretary, in place of Mrs W. K. Gill (resigned). Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Elder, Kirk and Barclay. Last Sunday the services at Tapanui and Conical Hills Presbyterian Church were taken by Mr Hemi Potatu, who is training for the ministry in the Theological Hall, Dunedin. In the evening at Tapanui there was a large congregation, who much appreciated his interesting address on Maori work, and a Maori solo. Mr Alex Mac Kay, Wendon, conducted the service at Waikoikoi.

A concert in aid of the fund for the purchase of a hall piano, was held in Edie’s Hall, Edievale, on Friday evening. A concert occupied the first part of the evening, the items being as follows: Pianoforte solo, Mrs W. Rush, song, Mr A. Edwards; recitation, Miss G. Sim; song, Mr Churstain; “Baby’s Burden,” local school children; song, Mrs Allen; recitation, Mrs Calverley; song, Mr J. Dask; song, Master C. Penman; “Farmer’s Boy,” school children; song, Mr A. Edwards; item, Miss V. Black and Mr H. King; recitation, Mrs Calverley; song, Mr Churstain; recitation, Miss T. Black; song Master C. Penman; recitation, Miss G. Sim; song, Mrs Allen. Mrs W. B. Rush kindly acted as accompaniste.

During the interval the chairman, Mr Penman, called on Constable Blamires to wind up the watch (for the watch guessing competition), which was placed when wound in a glass jar and sealed. The seal was broken on Monday afternoon in the presence of three J.P’s, and the watch was found to have stopped at 9.58. The winner of the competition was C. Bowen, Waipahi. Before supper, which the ladies pro-

vided, the chairman thanked the performers for their splendid programme and all who had helped to make the evening a success. Mrs S. Ottrey supplied the music for the dance, extras being played by Miss Melrose and Mr Milne (accordeon). Mr K. McLean acted as M.C., assisted by Mr J. Towns. A team from the Lawrence Golf Club played a match on the Dunrobin links on Saturday. After afternoon tea, Mr R. Fisher thanked the Lawrence players for their visit and complimented them on their win. Mr James McAra, in responding for Lawrence, remarked on the excellent links which they had enjoyed playing over. Miss McMillan and Miss Reid, of the Home Science Extension Scheme, lectured at a meeting of the Women’s Division in the anteroom of the Waikoikoi Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The subject was "The right food for the growing child” and “The School child and his Lunch.” Miss McMillan gave a most interesting and instructive address. At the conclusion of the lecture, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried by acclamation. Afternoon tea was then served, and an informal chat enjoyed, after which the lecturers left for Tapanui.