HAWERA ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)

HAWERA ITEMS

Mrs. Charlie Bayley leaves to-day to spend a holiday with friends in Mastertoil. fl a fl fl Miss Betty Ryan spent a few days with friends in Wanganui last week, returning home early this week. The Egmont Racing Club was unfortunate with its summer meeting inasmuch as the weather was concerned, both days receiving more than a failshare of rain. Taking everything into consideration there was a good attendance on both days, though not so many visitors as usual. Among those present were Mrs. J. Gray, Mrs. R. F. Page, and Misses Molly and Anne Page, Mrs. Percy Cox, Mrs. W. M. Winks. Mrs. Haneley (Wanganui), Mrs. Robson (New Plymouth), Mrs. Stainton (New Plymouth), Mrs. Curtis (Stratford), Mrs. W. A. O’Callaghan, Mrs. Coxhead (Stratford), Mrs. Foyster, Mrs. W. 0. Williams, Mrs. F. W. Sutton, Mrs. Woodward, Airs.. W. McL’Dowie, Mrs. Harry Washer and Misses Molly and Sybil Washer, Mrs. Bernard McCarthy, Airs. P. O’Dea. Mrs. H. Raine, Mrs. B. L. Joll, Mrs. Corfe, Mrs. Archie Spratt, Mrs. F. G. Treweek, Mrs. Death and .Misses- Grace and Violet Death, Miss McLean, Mrs. Ryan and Miss B. Ryan, Alisa AlcDonald, Misses Hawken (3), Misses Lilian and Ruth Pease, Miss Evelyn Buist, Miss Eileen Cameron, Miss J. Joyce, Miss Geraldine Goodson and Aliss Caplen. -3 O fl ” Miss Vera Everett, of Sydney, who has been spending some weeks in Hawera with Air. and Mrs. B. L. Joll, left on her return home on Tuesday. a * fl * Last Saturday afternoon Airs. John Rogers, “Riverside,” Otakcho, entertained a number of friends at a gift tea in honour of Miss Phyllis Syme, who is shortly to be married. Airs. Rogers received her guests attired in a pretty floral art silk frock. The guest of the afternoon wore a smart jumper suit of forest green milancse, with model cloche hat of matching felt and metal gold. The competition played during the afternoon was won by Miss Syme. Among those present were Airs. Snowsill, Airs. H. Swinburn, Aliss Mara Mackie, Miss Alii Green, Miss Aluriel Strange, Miss Eileen Cameron, Aliss Alolly Burke and Aliss Ethel Aiurdoch. .Airs, Cordery entertained a few friends at her home on Thursday. evening. >» fl fl fl Airs. Al. Dowling was liostces at. tea on Alonday afternoon. a fl •:> a A party of friends and well-wishers ‘•‘surprised” Mr. and Mrs. W. Syme at their residence, George Street, last Saturday evening, each bringing a kitchen gift for Miss Phyllis Syme. The evening was spent in bridge and dancing. Following supper, Aliss Syme opened" her gifts, and thanked all those present for their kind thoughts. Among those present were Airs. W. Syme, who wore black silk lace over flesh pink georgette; Miss Phyllis Syme, floral chiffon voile; Miss Ethel Aiurdoch, sea green taffetas; Mrs. Stevens, French hei"C crepe-de-chine; Airs. W. G. Walkley? black railanese; Mrs, D. Cameron, black beaded frock; Airs. H. Swinburn, o-old crepe-de-chine with multicoloured silk fringe; Sister Mcßae, salmon pink aeorgctttV Miss Billie Rees (Manaia), floral ninon frock; Miss Alolly Burke (Manaia), pink beige georgette; Miss Mil Green, cherry and beige chenille and "coi-o-ctte; Miss Kathleen Long (Manaia), blue taffetas; Miss Patricia Bell, black satin; Miss Eileen Cameron, turquoise taffetas; Miss Ethel Murdoch, B ca green taffetas; Messrs. W. Syme, D. Syme, A. Harrop, T. McKenzie, Simpson, B. Burke (Manaia), W. Ganna way, K. McFarlane, H. Wiggins, B. McCarthy Chas. Robb, A. W. Lawn, H. Swinburne, .Williams and Keeling (Auckland). a a * * Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Bayley leave tomorrow on a camping tour. a fl fl , Following the Swimming Club’s carnival- on Wednesday evening, _ the club entertained a number of visitors and members at a very enjoyable little dance in the Savoy rooms, at wmeh there were about 30 couples present. « « ® « The Hawera Rangers paid n visit to the Old Men’s Home on Thursday evening with a musical programme and Christmas goodies. « * # ’ * . Misses Ethel Aiurdoch and Eileen Cameron entertained a number oi friends at Mrs. J. B. Murdochs residence, South Road, on Tuesday afteinoon at a coat-hanger and handkerchief afternoon for Aiiee W- Syme, when a few very happy hours were spent, tlie rrnest of honour receiving a numbci o dainty and useful gifts. The magazine competition which was run during the afternoon was won by Miss Among the guests were Airs. Waltm Syme, Mrs. H. Swinburn, Airs. W. G. Strange and Aliss Aluriel Strange, i' is--Stevens, Mrs. . F. Bone, Airs. Barclay, Miss Mara Mackie, Misses Alolly ana Sybil Washer, Miss Joyce Powdrell and Miss A. Cameron. Miss Murdoch wore a pretty frock of cherry and white spotted crepe-de-chine, while Aliss Cameron’s frock was of peach beige crepe satin The floral decorations of delphiniums and Christmas lilies were a delight. * # * * On Wednesday afternoon . Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Bonetti entertained their pupils at a Christmas tree on the lawn at their home in Argyle Street when there were present some 3o to 40 children. Each one received a gift, Mis. Bonetti distributing the various articles. High glee reigned for a. couple dt hours for the children, and their delighted faces were a pleasure to see. lhe Christmas tree was given to the children as the results of the proceeds of the concert recently given by Mr. and Mrs. Bonetti, they generously believing that the results obtained were due only to the children’s, splendid efforts, which deserved reward. During the afternoon

tea and dainties were served. Miss Zara Alorris, on behalf of the pupils, presented Mrs. Bonetti with 'a gift as a token of their appreciation. Alaster V. Pivac also, on behalf of the pupils, made a presentation to Mr. Bonetti. Following tea and the distribution of presents, the afternoon, was spent in games on the lawns. Airs.. Bonetti was assisted ■by Mrs. A. Oliver, Mrs. J. Horton, and Aliss Phoebe Alien. . ;