SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 58, Issue 4194, 9 June 1939, Page 4

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

SURPRISE PARTY. TENNIS CLUB FUNCTION. A very enjoyable surprise party organised by members of the local Ten ills Club was held at the home of the president, Mr R. F. Armstrong, during the week. Mrs Armstrong received the guests, and the evening was devoted to competitions and games. The competition winners were Miss R. Spiers and Miss S. Bell, while Mr A. H. Ross won a special prize for the most original costume. Mr K. Walker rendered several enjoyable items on the piano accordeon. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Wright Fulton, Mr and Mrs F. Battson, Misses G. Bell, N. Maxwell, E. Spiers, S. Bell, R. Spiers and Messrs F. Miller, T. Wilson, K. Walker. R. Goodall and A. H. Ross. “MAD HATTERS’ ” DANCE. A HAPPY EVENING. A very enjoyable "mad hatters’ ’’ dance was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Te Awamutu Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club. Mr Strange and his party provided the dance music, and about sixty couples participated, which fact was very gratifying considering the nature of the weather and the fact that most of the usual dance devotees were recuperating from their week-end holiday and jubilee celebrations. Under the watchful eyes of Mr C. R. Blomfleld, ably assisted by Mr L. Kearney as masters of ceremonies, the evening started off with a good swing, everybody entering into the spirit of the occasion. The first novelty was the judging of hats, and Mr and Mrs Roy North, the judges, were set a very difficult task to determine which was the most original creation and which was the funniest headpiece. For originality the awards went to Miss Pepperell and Mr Blomfield, and Miss Pratt and Mr Adams wore the funniest hats. The grand march was responsible for several amusing incidents, the principal one being caused by Mr Adams anti Mrs J. Hanna, and both were warmly applauded. The increasingly popular Palais Glide, a dance that will easily outshine the Lambeth Walk for beauty and rhythm of action, created much interest. A very ample and tasty supper was served, amid goodhumoured chatter and laughter. It was announced that club officials may compete in dancing competitions but do not accept prizes, so two were available. They were allotted for a waltzing competition and a bob-down one step. Mrs Trimble and Mr McAndrew won the waltzing against strong competition, and the second event was won by Miss J. Slierley and Mr E. Jasper. The final competition was a Monte Carlo,'won eventually byMiss Lee and Mr McAsey. Ending at midnight, the function was voted very enjoyable indeed, and patrons are eagerly looking forward to the club’s next monthly social. Among the dancers on Wednesday evening were visitors from several other centres, including Auckland City, alid they should take away with them pleasant memories of the Athletic and Cycling Club’s June dance. HONIKIWI SPINSTERS ENTERTAIN. A largely attended ball, organised by the spinsters of the Honikiwi district, was held in Graham’s woolshed last Saturday evening. The building had been specially decorated for the occasion with forest palms and greenery coloured streamers, balloons and lanterns. Miss Josie Nelson was the very efficient principal M.C. Visitors were present from many parts of the northern King Country, and the bounteous supper arrangements, provided by the ladies of the district, was the subject of favourable comment. The dance music was provided locally and left nothing to be desired. FAREWELL AFTERNOON. A pleasant afternoon was given last Wednesday at the residence ot Mrs Jack Hanna, Carlton Street in honour of Mrs A. Rae, who, with her husband, is leaving Te Awamutu to take up a farm at Wharepapa The ladies present, Mesdames N. Delaney, J. Russell, Pearson, W. Fisk, Bull, Pearson sen., J. Hanna and Miss Blair, asked the guest to accept a beautiful piece of pyrex ware as a reminder of very happy associations in Te Awamutu. Dainty afternoon tea was served.