ELTHAM ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 25 July 1931, Page 18 (Supplement)

ELTHAM ITEMS

Mrs. A. A. 'Stewart is the guest of Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, Tirau. e e ® ®

Mrs. R. H. Cover was hostess at tea on Wednesday afternoon. # * # #

Miss S. Parker, who has been the guest- of Mrs. L. Quinon, has returned home.

Mrs. 0. Casey has returned from Wellington. *

Mrs. D. Syme is visiting Auckland.

Miss E. Parsons is the guest of Mrs G. Cooper. « • • •

Mrs. T. B. Crump has returned from Wellington. # • • •

Miss E. South has returned from a motor tour of the Hawke's Bay and Manawatu districts.

Miss Muir, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. R. L. Lee.

Miss H. Wilson, who has been spending a few weeks’ holiday in New Plymouth, has returned home.

Mrs. D. H. Saunders was hostess at tea on Wednesday. Those present were Mrs. J. Quinn, Mrs. A. Best, Mrs. R. Lee, Mrs. L. Quin, Miss Brown, Miss Slater and Miss Muir (Christchurch).

Mrs. Carman was hostess at tea on Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames Jones, E. Wilson, Goldsmith, J. O’Hagan, A. Chrystal, E. Carter, H. Best, J. Taylor and M. McGary.

Mrs. J. L. Weir was hostess at bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Mrs. L. Reeves, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Overtune (Hawera), Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Wylds, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Carson and" Mrs. Morton.

Mrs. G. Cooper was hostess at tea on Thursday. Those present were Miss Parsons (Wanganui), Mrs. Page, Mrs. J. Hobbs, Mrs. Deacon, Miss Buchanan, Miss J. Buchanan (Hawera), Mrs. McWilliam and Mrs. Wilson.

Mrs. A. L. Picard was hostess at tea on Thursday. Those present were Mesdames E. E. Carter, A. A. Stewart, •S. E. Carson, S. W. Crawford, F. Wylds, J. L, R. Gray, P. Do Launay, H. Carman, A. Tiplady, R. H. Gover, Cullinane and Bjongaard.

BAND DANCE AT TIKORANGI.

SUCCESSFUL EVENING HELD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The Waitara band held a very successful old-time dance in the Tikorangi hall on Tuesday night. There was a splendid attendance, the hall being thronged with dancers who made merry until the early hours of the morning. The music was supplied by Martin’s orchestra, while extras were played by Mr. McGregor (Waitara) and Miss Martin. The duties of master of ceremonies were capably carried out by Mr. W. Faull, while a number of ladies of the district kindly helped with the supper arrangements. Among the many dancers were: Mrs. B. Foreman, green figured Georgette and velvet coatee; Mrs. Davidson, black georgette; Mrs. Jupp, blue satin beaute; Mrs. Langley, golden satin; Mrs. R. Jury, green satin and velvet coatee; Mrsj Locke (Waitara), pink georgette and. lace; Mrs. H. Foreman, black georgette; Mrs. Martin, black frock; Mrs. McGregor, black frock and red coatee; Mrs. Kibby (Waitara), brown frock; Mrs. E. Foreman, green satin; Mrs. Bowater (Waitara), black frock and coatee; Mrs. C. Foreman, pink frock; Mrs. Michell (Waitara), green spotted velvet; Mrs. E. Waters (Waitara), black crepe-de-chine; Mrs. Carmichael, brown; Miss K. Faull, blue and silver tinsell and georgette; Miss R. Wills, black georgette and velvet coatee; Miss P. Chittenden (Waitara), black frock trimmed with gold; Miss R. Griffiths, black velvet; Miss I- Foreman, blue georgette and coatee; Miss S. Partridge (Inglewood), .floral taffetas; Miss G. Hills, black relieved with cream; Miss N. Morey, green taffetas and velvet coatee; Miss J. Davidson, black frock; Miss R. George (Waitara), orange satin and silver lace; Miss D. Jupp, scarlet satin; Miss J. Webster (New Plymouth), blue figui-ed aerrgette and velvet coatee;- Miss Greenwood, black velvet; Miss Draper, Motunui, green satin; Miss Old (Waitara), black and cream satin; Miss M. Hoskin (New Plymouth), pink and blue crepe-de-chine; Miss M. Dowman (Urenui), grey and scarlet velvet and net; Miss Lash, black figured crepe-de-chine; Miss M. Roberts, black and white frock; Miss M. Brough (Waitara), blue satin and pink spra.,, Miss D. Dowman, pink satin and velvet coatee; Miss Kibby (Waitara), black velvet; Miss E. Hicks, blue frock; Miss J. Waklcy, blue satin; Miss R. Henderson, black velvet and a-eorgette; Miss N. Smart, black lace aud coatee; Mies N. Julian, pink crepe-de-chine; Miss E. Berg, lemon satin; Brown (Waitara), cream lace; Mies Miss Cooney, brown skirt and ivory blouse; Miss 31. Caiue, blue floral satin; and a great many others. TIKORANGI WOMAN’S INSTITUTE. MONTHLY MEETING HELD. The Tikorangi Woman’s Institute held their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, and although it was a cold wet day, there was a very good attendance. The afternoon was devoted to a euchre party, which proved very successful, all the members but the hostesses taking part. The prizes were won by Mrs. L. Sarten, first (6 games) and Mrs. Roy Jury second (5 games). The best sugar bag article was won by Mrs. J. Garner whoso beautifully worked cushion was much admired. There was a splendid array of articles entered. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Beaven and Maliy. During the month the residents of Tikorangi sent a lorry-load of vegetables to New Plymouth for those in need. This movement was started by the women of the institute, who wish to .sincerely thank Mr. R. A. Taylor, who kindly transported the vegetables from Tikorangi to New Plymouth free of charge.