KNAPDALE NEWS
SOCIAL EVENING. A very successful social evening was spent in the local hall on Thursday, May 30, the occasion being the second birthday party of the Women’s Institute. Mrs Brash (president) in a neat speech extended a cordial welcome to all. After the singing of the National Anthem, the following programme was presented: Pianoforte solo, Miss H. Millar; vocal solo, Miss M. Smith (McNab); Russian dance, Miss Winnie Gerken; vocal solo, Miss F. Murray (Gore); Playette, “The cure that failed” presented by Misses A. Cross, A. Wilson, A. Ischica, K. Dun; vocal solo, Mr G. Graham; playette, presented by Mr and Mrs W. Brash and \Misses E. and J. Graham and P. Millar. A character song “Our Institute” was rendered by several members in various national costumes. The song was composed by a member and sung to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne.” Following these items the birthday cake donated and baked by Mrs W. Millar and tastefully decorated by Miss P. Millar, was displayed on the stage. Mrs Brash lit the two candles. Mrs Newman, first president of the branch, cut the cake. Supper, supplied by the members was then handed round after which the floor was cleared for dancing. Music was supplied for the dance by Miss Gerkin, Mr G. P. Cross. Miss Morris and Mr G. Cross, Miss A. Ischica and Mr D. Ford were the winners of the lucky spot waltzes. Tire monthly meeting of the Knapdale branch of the P.W.M.U: was held in the Sunday School Hall. There was a good attendance of members, Mrs Hannah presiding. The meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn, prayer and bible reading. Mrs Byars read a very interesting mission letter and Miss Elsa Wilson read an extract from the life of a missionary in China. The appeal for funds for missions was well responded to. Afternoon tea was then handed round, the hostesses being Miss Elsa Wilson and Mrs S. Graham. The singing of a hymn brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close.
Mrs W. Millar has returned from a short visit to her sister, Miss K. Robertson, Otama. Mr W. Gardyne was a recent visitor to Dunedin.
Mrs L. Newman spent a few days in Gore as the guest of Mrs W. Nicolson, Canning Street.
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Southland Times, Issue 25309, 12 June 1935, Page 8
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