HAWERA ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1930, Page 22 (Supplement)

HAWERA ITEMS

Miss S. Symes has. been the guest of Mrs. C- J. Hawken, >» ■ ft ft ■ ft

Misses E. and K. Goodson, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs.. PowdreH.

Aliss Wilson, who has been the guest of Mre. A. Blair, has returned to Wanganui.

Mrs. McDiarmid (Wellington), who has been spending a few weeks, with Mrs. Bright, returned during the week.

Miss Seed,'who has been spending a holiday with Mrs. F. W. Sutton, returned Wellington on Monday.

Miss Eileen Welle, Hawera, who has been visiting Wellington and Shannon, has returned home.

Mrs. E. L. Wain, Sydney, and Mrs. J. Allen, Hastings are visiting Haweraj and are the guests of Mr. and Mrsk~C. J. Rowe.

Mre. Thomae Milham, Mr. apd family, “The Pines/’ WhakaiiaarX'-'lhfV on Thursday for an extended holiday tour of the South Island. ••'/ '•

The Misses C. and D. Reilly and Miss Leah Haughton-are spending a'few.days at Dawson Falls Hostel.

Mrs. T. S. Hiekey, Opunake is leaving shortly to reside in Auckland. A prominent mover' in the establishment of the Opunake branch of the Plunket Society, Mrs. Hickey • has been for several yeara • its secretary and-latterly president.

Mr. Dale entertained a few friends at an afternoon during the week. Her room was gay with autumn flowers. The' hostess to receive her guests was dressed in a frock of brown material. Those present were Mrs. (Dr.) Biiist, Mrs. Wood ward, Mrs. Inglis (Dargavillc); Mrs. W. 0. Williams, Mrs.- Bull, Mrs.'Welsh and. Miss May McKenzie. ’

The settlers of Kokiri, Mariaia. and Normanby Roads paid a surprise visit to the residence- of -Mrs. J. Soothill, Kokiri Road, on Tuesday evening to say farewell and make a presentation to her on the. eve of her departure for England for £wo ; or three years’ holiday. Mrs. Soothill ad family have been in the district for 20 .years. Mr. J. A. G. Cosgrove presented Mrs. Soothill, on behalf of all present, with a rug. # # * *

At a kitchen tea tendered last week in the Tokaora Hall to Miss Vera Griffin, who m shortly to be married, there was an attendance of about 130 persons. Messrs. J. Smillie And. S. Thrush referred to the' popularity of both Miss Griffin and Mr. Colin McDonald, wishing them happiness and prosperity. Dancing to music played, by Mrs. Bennett occupied. most of the evening. The progressive euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Peacock and Mrs. Stewart.

On Friday week a kitchen tea was' given to Miss Ailey Loader, by Mrs. Lewis and Miss Green on the occasion of her approaching marriage. The.function, which was held in the Carlton, was largely attended. Games and dancing were’the order and recitations were given by' Miss N. Kent and Miss N, Turnbull and songs by Miss A. White. Miss Kelland and Miss Harrison played a .violin and piano solo respectively.

Mrs. Scott was hostess at a very enjoyable bridge afternoon on Monday*. ■She received her guests dressed in a frock of claret coloured silk. Those present were Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Mac Diarmid (AA’ellington), Mrs. D. Caplen, Mrs. C. Tonks, Mrs. C. Bayly, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Joll.

Three tables of bridge around a large fire made a very pleasant evening for those guests whom Miss Anne Page invited to her home on Friday evening in honour of Miss P. Bell, whose marriage takes place this week. The guest of honour received gifts of china. The hostess to receive her guests was dressed in a frock of black georgette finished with hip flowers of red roses, while the guest of honour wore a handsome frock of black lace made on very long lines, finished at the back and hips with sprays pansies, with this was worn a coatee of black lace and georgette. Those present were Miss Bell, Miss M. Page, Miss V. Mogonie, Miss Green, Mrs. Swinburn, Miss E. Buist, Miss D. Meryick, Miss'-B. Ryan, Miss R. Pease, Miss S. AA’asher, Miss M.' Powdrell.

On Monday evening the AVomcn’iS Club reading' circle held a pleasant evening, reading the play “Hay Fever.” The readers were Mrs. Freyberg, Mrs. O’Callaghan, Miss Knight, Mrs. A. M. Young, Mrs. Trotter, Miss Glen, Mrs. Joll, Miss M. Burgess and Miss Hunter. Others present included Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Dingle, Mrs. Fyson, Mrs. Dale, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Wake, Mrs. M. Page, Mrs. AVood. Mrs. Houston, Mrs. D. Caplen, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Duckworth, Mrs. Murdock, Miss Caplen, Miss Dugie and Miss Caigau.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Airs/Swinburn’s home on AVedne.sday evening, where the young guests enjoyed themselves in dancing, cards, and music. Those present were Miss AL Page, Miss A. Page, Miss D. Meryick, Miss G. Goodson, Miss J. Powdrell, Miss K. Goodson (Wellington), Miss S. Goodson (AVellington), Miss E. Buist, Miss Af. Green, Miss Thomas, Airs. St.L. Reeves, Miss E. Alurdock. Aliss Cameron. Airs. Aleredith’s drawing room was decorated with autumn flowers and red berries when she received a few of her friends at afternoon tea. Her frock was of floral chenille georgette. Those present were Airs. AV. O. AVilliams, Airs. D. Caplen, Airs. Coleman. Airs. Dale, Mrs. Bull, Miss Hay AlcKcnzie.

Opportunity was taken at a function arranged by the Ilawera Tennis Club last week to bid farewell to Mr. H. Wiggins, who has been transferred, to Kaikohe, North Auckland. Mr. 11. IL Leece, the club president, . said that much as they regretted Mr. Wiggins’ departure, they congratulated him on his promotion and wished him every success. Mr. Leece presented to Mr. Wiggins an attache case. The evening was spent in playing progressive bridge and in dancing. The bridge prizes were won by Miss W. Huggins and Mr. G. Ironside. Miss B. Byan and Mr. IL W. Swinburn won the consolation prizes, Mr. George Chick was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mesdames J. M. Collins, N. Pi. Jones, G. Ironside, P. 0. Vcale, W. Budge, W. W. Gabites, H. W. Swinburn, W. G. Walkley, Hall, Misses V. Moginie, J. and M. Powdrell, E. Buist, D. Hawken, B. Byan, W. ami 'C. Huggins, D. Sims. M. Bomans, K. Smart, Dempsey and A. Page.

Mrs. Duckworth entertained a few of her friends during the week.

On Tuesday evening Mrs. D. Caplcn gave a small bridge evening to her friends. The hostess to receive her guests, was dressed in a frock of printed blue velvet. Those present were Mrs. Bright, Mrs. Mae Diarmid (Wellington), Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Scott, Miss Dingle and Miss Glen. *’* * . ■ Miss Rogers, Hawera, has returned to her home much improved in health after convalescing for two mouths. HAWERA HOCKEY BALL. Dancers filled St. Joseph's Hall. Hawera, on Tuesday evening to celebrate the Hawera Combined Hockey Club’s annual ball. An energetic committee, with Miss M. Woolliams and Mr. G. McGlashan as joint secretaries, spared no effort to cater for the enjoyment

of patrons, and they certainly succeeded in achieving their object. An attractive'- lighting!, and decorative scheme, the latter in; blue, white , and amber, clubs, had been car.-, i'ie.d out;; enhancing the appearance of t ; ijft ; ?dahce hall and supper room, and adding' to the enjoyment of the dancers. Arrangements for an excellent and dainty supper were in the hands of a /willing ..band of workers, headed , by , Mrs. AV..'Adams. Wills’ Melodymakers’ . Orchestra Was responsible for the dance ■ music, supplemented by extras by-'Miss N. Adams, and Mr. Steffert. Mr. C. J. McFadyen Was master of ceremonies. Among those present were: Mrs. W. Thomas (Gisborne), blue satin and lace; Misses J. McGlashan, green satin and ; lace; N. Adams, apricot georgette and tulle; M. WoplHams, pale blue Celanese; B. Stevens, green floral georgette; ■J. .■Catchpole,-'pink taffetas; F. Finlayson’ (Patea) J.mimosa satin and net; 'A.- Brewer, floral taffetas;'l. Heid, apple green satin;'J. .Prime,-tangerine satin; K. liickey (Manaia), blue frilled net; J. Bissett, t.red lace and black shawl; E. Murdoch, white Celanese and silver; .M, Bachelor, pink frilled net; T; Riley . (Pihama), black satin; N. White, Black beaded frock; J. Laurenson, pink satin and lace; B. ’Walkei' (Eltham), pillar-box crepe de chine; B. Young (Manaia), red georgette and white 'shawl; C. Thurston, white cela'nese and frilled net;. J. Brough, applegreen georgette; G. Young, blue brocade and frilled satin; S. Nix (Apiti), pink satin and lace; A. Conway, black frilled georgette; V. Ryan, gilbrae voile; Z. Spragg, pale blue tissue- and net; D. King, apr.’cot satin and georgette; B. Stone, lemon satin and tulle; N. ißuckley, blue satin and tulle; K. Brown, pink taffetas; A. White, mauve net; ;N. Davis, lemon lace; I. Beamish, blue satin; R. Foster, brocade and blue -frill* ed satin; G. Lay, pink georgette; F. Murray, -green satin and net; A. Bell, green floral georgette; J. Joyce (Okaiawa), pillar-box # crepe 'de chine; M. Curtis, lemon tissue and blue georgette; M. Volske, lemon floral celanese; E. Stone, pink and black satin-frock; R. Bullock, figured blue satin; ”D. Carter (Midhirst), blue lace; D. Goodchap, black frock; L. Gerrand - (Palmerston • North), pink chenille;-L/Worrall, flame celanese; V. Fama, black- velvet; R,\ •Sanson, floral georgette;-;L; Putt . (Ota-’ keho), lemon taffetas; P.. Langdon,- blue,, satin; M. Prince (Eltha.m),' pale- blue . ■ georgette; D. Lansclown, flame -taffetas; ■ ’ E. Adams, royal- blue satin; E. Muir, black lace; E. Tullock, black floral georgette; W. Brant, black frilled georgette; M. Tapp, pink crepe de chine; J. Lawn, pale green georgette; L. Spragg, pale blue satin and pink ninon; T. Jones (Manaia), fuchsia brocade and georgette; N. Gopperth (Manaia), sky blue crepe de chine; R. Presland, powder pink celanese; M. Thurston, eau-dc-nil lace frock; E. llors’burgh, blue satin; F. Taylor, black satin and lace; M. Julian, apricot satin; M. Kelly, floral voile; L. Norfolk, green lace; V. Healey, white lace; E. Price (Manaia), black satin; 1. Ritter; C. Roebuck, blue satin and net; L. Woodhead, royal blue satin; F. Woolliams, pale blue crepc-de-chine; J. O’Brien, black velvet; M. Dymond, fuchsia brocade and georgette; T; Bennett (Manaia), green crepe de chine; E. Nicholas, pale blue satin; S. Ryan, black georgette; M. Keenan, tangerine satin and black; A. Johnston, mauve crepe- de chine; P. Healey, sky blue georgette; R. Mcßeth, blue satin and net; E. Mcßeth, pink satin; J. Grant, blue celanese; F. McMahon, blue crepe de chine; S. Schwieters (Kapuni), blue georgette; F. Carter (Midhirst), silver tissue and'mimosa net; A. Glengarry (Pihama), inauve velvet and crepe de chine. Mrs. W. Stewart, Otorohanga, is spending a holiday 7 with her mother, Mrs. Meuli, Normanby.

AVOMEN’S DIVISION DANCE. The Oakura branch of. the AA’omen’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held a very successful dance in the hall on Wednesday. This was organised by Airs. W. Cochran, vice-president of the branch, and Mesdames Haskell and Penwarden. The branch fund benefited considerably by the proceedings. Supper, which was home-made, was given by members of the branch and was highly appreciated. Card tables were arranged for those who did not dance and prizes for euchre were won by Airs. Staveley and Airs. AValsh and Aliss Rusling (booby), Air. T. Smart, Mr. E. Haskell and Mr. J. Elmslie (booby). The winners of the novelty dances were Aliss Doris Haskell and Air. B. AALadsworth (spot waltz) and Airs. Farnham and Air. AVatson (Alonte Carlo). The prizes for these dances were given by Aliss Haskell, while Airs. E. Penwarden and Mrs. Haskell gave ladies’ and men's prizes respectively for euchre. Songs were given during the evening by Aliss R. Luxton, Aliss Rusling, AlissLawrence and Mr., Lawrence, and recitations by Aliss Lucy Knight and Mr. Guscott. Accompaniments were efficiently played by Aliss Lawrence. The dance nnisic was by Afessrs Phil. Afcredith and Guscott, and Airs. AV. K. Aforris played extras.