PUKETOTARA NEWS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 77, Issue 6978, 15 October 1948, Page 3

PUKETOTARA NEWS

FUNCTIONS IN THE DISTRICT The last fortnight or so has seen many visitors come to Puketotara. On Saturday evening, September 25, Mr and Mrs Frank McGrath, of Kawhia ■ Road, kindly offered their residence for the entertainment at tea of the two basketball teams which came from Rotorua. With such generous support from the many surrounding residents, the tea proved to l be a very enjoyable affair. Pork, potatoes and onions cooked in a hangi came first and’ this was followed by salad, savouries, and cakes of every ’description. The hostesses for the evening were members of the iwo local teams, namely Pirongia and Puketotara. There was singing, action songs etc. and when the visitors finally departed for home, everyone declared that the evening would be. long remembered by all. On the same week-end, Mr and Mrs Frank Papesch and Mr Ernie Papesch of Rotorua, were the guests of Mr and Mrs Eric Papesch. The former had left Rotorua, with a friend by car on*Friday morning and had travelled to Auckland to bid bon voyage to Mr Joseph Papesch who was sailing on the “Empire Star/’ Mr Papesch who is the first blind person in New Zealand to receive his Bachelor of Music degree, is going to England for a year to further his studies in music. Mr and Mrs Eric Papesch had also gone up to Auckland the previous Wednesday night to say their adieus to Jose. They arrived home Thursday morning in time for Mr Papesch to commence cream carting. When Mr Joseph Papesch went aboard the “Empire Star,” there was a host of friends and relations to bid him adieu. He was also the recipient of many telegrams conveying best wishes, from people all over New Zealand.

On Monday evening September 27, the many friends of Mr and Mrs l s aul Wire gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Ashley, the purpose being to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Wire who arc leaving the district and taking up residence at Kumeu. There was a general happy atmos-. phere throughout the gathering, the men playing cards, while the ladies sat round the piano and sang old favourites. Miss Fay Ashley delighted her listener’s with her rendering of “The Robin’s Return.” A competition entitled “A Floral Wedding” was won by Mrs Eric Papesch. During the course of the evening Mr Eric Papesch called on the guests of the evening to come forward. Mr Papesch spoke of the generosity of Mr and Mrs Wire to any function that had been held in the district, and what good neighbours they had been to those around them. Mr Papesch also mentioned ■that Mr Wire had been the chief instigator in getting a more satisfactory bus service, from Kawhia to Te Awamutu and vice versa. Mr Papesch then asked Mr and Mrs Wire to accept on behalf of those present a most handsome electric kettle. Mr Wire suitable replied. At the conclusiqn of his speech everyone stood up and sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” The ladies then served a most delicious supper. After supper everyone joined in community singing I with Mrs Eric Papesch as accompan- I ist. “Auid Lang Syne” and “Now is I the Hour” brought a very happy | evening to a close. On October 2 a great many people gathered at the invitation of Mr and Mrs R. Ormsby to do honour to the coming-of-age of their neice Miss Elva Randall. Like all twenty-first birthday parties, the night was one of gaiety. There were visitors from Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Qlong Kawhia Road. E Iva’s father, Mr Arthur Randall, and Mrs Randall came over from Oparau. Community singing was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. At ten o’clock supper was served and everyofie did justice Iq the marvellous spread which had been prepared by Mrs Ormsby and Mrs Knight. Most prominent on the supper table was a beautifully iced birthday cake. After supper Mr William Beet proved himself a very efficient toast-master. During the course of speeches Mr Arthur Randall presented Elva with the traditional twenty-first birthday key. Elva suitably replied, amid cheers and birthday wishes she cut the cake. Mr Dave Bremner of To Awamutu thanked Mr and Mrs Ormsby, on behalf of those present, for their hospitality and generosity in opening their house to such a large gathering. Cheers were accorded Mr and Mrs Ormsby, and everyone sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” More community singing was indulged in and midnight'brought a most enjoyable evening to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” “Now is the Hour” and God Save the King.” As accompanistis, Messrs' Peter Ormsbv and Joe Tamaki proved themselves most (-competent on their ukeleles, while Miss Dawn Roa, Miss Peggy Giles and Mrs Eric Papesch took turns at playing the piano.

The many friends of Miss Luvaihc Tamaki. who is an inmate of the. Waikato Hospital will be pleased to know that she is making good proprogress towards recovery. Mr and Mrs Jack Tamaki, also Mr and Mrs Eric Papesch wish to take this opportunity of thanking all those people who so kindly helped at the scene of the accident. Many thanks to Sister Montefoire and her staff for their kindness and attention to Luvaine before she entered Waikato Hospital, and aiso many thanks to all those people who so constantly inquired after Luvaine’s condition.