DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1925, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

BELL BLOCK. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sir. and Mrs. J, H. Street, of Bell Block, celebrated their silver wedding on Monday, and In (he evening they and a number of relatives were th? guests of the residents of the district at a surprise social In the Bell Block Hall. There was a large attendance, and tiro gathering proved one of the most enjoyable ever held in the district. Earlier in the evening a number of intimate friends assembled at Mr. and Mrs. Street’s residence and the battering of -benzine and kerosene tins was tho first signal they received that anything had been arranged in their honour. They were, however, persuaded to adjourn to the hall and were taken completely by surprise when they found such a large assemblage there. Mrs. Street was presented with a bouquet and Mr. Street with a buttonhole by little Miss Joan Rundle, and they entered the building amidst a shower of confetti and the hearty congratulations of their many friends. I ,a ter dancing was indulged in, Miss Bishop (piano) and Mr. Pepperell (violin) providing the music, while extras were played by Mrs. Benton and Miss Benton. Mr. L. Rundle officiated as M.O. For the non-dancers progressive euchre had been arranged, the prizes being won by: Ladies, Mrs. H. Bishop; men, Mr. A. Walker. During intervals Mrs. and Miss Benton played a pianoforte duet and Mrs. Benton also gave elocutionary items, and Mrs. Holmes songs. The supper room had been tastefully decorated and laid out for the wedding breakfast, a handsomely-dressed twotier wedding cake being prominent at the head table. A short toast list was honoured and Mr. and Mrs. Street were the recipients of a handsome silver spirit-kettle suitably engraved. Mr. R. L. Parkin proposed the loyal toast, and Mr. J. W. Downs proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Street, he said, had always been to the forefront in any function arranged for the welfare of the district, and the residents felt they could not allow this occasion to pass without showing in a small way the high esteem in which they were held. The toast was enthusiastically received, and Mr. Downs then asked Mr. and Mrs. Street to accept the presentation, which bore the inscription: “Presented to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Street by their friends on the occasion of their silver wedding, 69 — 1—20." Mr. Street feelingly responded' and said Mrs. Street and himself very keenly appreciated the handsome gift they had received and the good wishes of those present. Anything they had been able to do for the district had been a pleasure, but it was gratifying to- know that it had been appreciated. He had not, he concluded, realised they had so many friends in the district until that night, and did not know how to adequately thank them. Mr. F. W. Cornwall proposed tho health of tho bridesmaid, Miss Street, now Mrs. Harry Masters, Mr. Masters responding on her behalf; and Mr. H. Stones proposed the health of Miss Street, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Street, Mr. A. Boon responding. Mr. W. B. Grant proposed “Absent Friends," Mr. Pepperell responding. Later dancing was continued. On Wednesda.y evening a very large gathering assembled at the fine new residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sampson, to welcome home the popular bride and bridegroom with a social evening and a kitchen tea. The time went all too quickly with dancing, cards and games. The music was kindly provided by Mrs. J. H. Street with a phonograph, and Mrs. Hill rendered a good recitation. Many useful presents of all kinds were received, and a bountiful supper was provided. Mr. J. Sampson, on behalf of his wife and himself, thanked all for

their many gifts and pleasant evening, and assured each and all a hearty welcome at any time to tbeir home. URVTI. (From Our Own Correspondent.)' The ladies' annual ball, which took place In the Urutl Hall last Wednesday night, was a greater success frjils year than on other occasions. The hall was beautifully decorated with pretty rainbow coloured streamers and nikau palms. With Messrs Bree and Mac Neil’s orchestra in attendance the dancing started at 8 p.m. under the supervision of Messrs W. Reisma and J. Telfar as M.C.’s. Amongst those present were: Mrs. E. Hopkins, flame figured marocain; Olive Oxenham, green crepe de chene trimmed with silver; Miss S. Jones, pink silk poplin, embroidered with silver and gold; Mia’s Fugle, green crepe de chene silver straps; Miss E. Smith, pink satin marocain, draped at side; M. Agale, red crepe de ehene, silver trimmings; Kate Oxenham, pink marocain, pink lace panels; M. Oxenham, pink silk net frills; C. Haskell, white brochade crepe de chene, trimmed with silver; Miss Cartwright, pink satin, fur trimmings; Miss Fuller, black velvet; Mary Oxenham, lemon organdie; Mrs. Rattenbury, black georgette; Miss Hook, black taffeta, iace trimmings; Miss Halliday, orange figured marocain; Mrs. W. Oxenham, grey silk marocain; Mrs. N. Jones, brown velvet; Mrs. G. K. Oxenham, helio satin marocain; Miss Alpe, rose pink marocain; Miss Tate, flame silk and black lace; Mrs. Marshall, black charmeuse; Airs. Lawrence, shot silk and gold lace; Miss Robinson, pink georgette; Mrs. E. Solomon, black crepe de chene and silver beads; Mrs. Gifkins, blue georgette.

LOWGARTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Thursday evening (July 14) the Lowgarth Hall Committee held a very enjoyable concert and dance in aid of the hall funds. A large and enthusiastic company assembled, - and an enjoyable programme was given under the leadership of Mr. Edmondson and a contingent from Stratford. All the items received well merited applause and encores. A feature of the evening’s entertainment were the rcitations given by Mrs. Rowe and also flute solos by Mr. Dick, who also played obligatos for several songs during the evening. The programme was; —Duet, Miss Taylor and Mr. Edmondson; songs, Miss Taylor, flute obligato by Mr. Dick; song, Alisa McCormack; flute solos by Air. Dick; song, Air. Taylor; monologue, Alias Cooke; song, Aliss McCormack; duet, Aliss Taylor and Air. Edmondson; recitation. Airs. Rowe; song and flute obligato, Air. Taylor and Mr. Dick. The accompaniments were played by Aliss Cooke and Air. Edmondson. Votes of thanks were passed to the performers. After supper- the floor was cleared and dancing was kept up until well into the small hours of the morning. Air. Willan and Air. Bond, as Al.C.’s, carried out their duties efficiently. The hall funds will benefit by a considerable sum. The music for the dance was supplied by Airs. Johnson, ol Eltham.