STRATFORD ITEMS

Taranaki Daily News, 4 March 1933, Page 16 (Supplement)

STRATFORD ITEMS

Mrs. J. Morey, New Plymouth, has been the guest of Mrs. W. G. Shaw for a few days.

Miss Marion Steven returned on Thursday to the Dunedin university after spending the term holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. D. Steven. Mrs. A. E. Moss has returned from a holiday visit to the Thames district. Mrs. P. Thomson returned from Wanganui on Wednesday night. She attended the P.W.M.U. conference.

Miss A. E. (Beth) Thomson left for Dunedin on Friday morning on her return to university after the term holidays.

Miss Marjorie Cutfield is on a holiday tour and is spending a few weeks as the guest of Mrs. T. E. Thompson, of the Bank of Australasia, Dannevirke. She will later visit Rangitikei and Palmerston North.

Mrs. Bert Cave and Mrs. Eric Chrysell, Wanganui, are spending a holiday with friends at Stratford.

Miss Kitty Harper has taken up her residence at Auckland. Mrs. Petrie, Invercargill, will arrive at Stratford to-day and will be the guest of Mrs. G. Hall for a short visit.

Mrs. D. Steven has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs. A. H. Gaze has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Miss Clara Milne, Toko, is spending a holiday with friends at Stratford. Mrs. C. Penn was “at home” to a few friends on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Creswell was “at home” on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Haselden'was a bridge hostess on Wednesday night. Mrs. J. Cresswell was “at home” to some friends on Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames L. Jardine, A. Coleman, E. Jeffries, W. H. Young, H. Kirkwood, L. Furrie and J. Richards.

Mrs. Frederic had a delightful afternoon party on Tuesday, her guests being Mesdames R.'Masters, S. Macalister, Hall, S. Pitt, McDowall, G. Hall, Turner, A. Coleman, H, Kirkwood, J. Cresswell and Miss Close. Mrs. Penn was “at home” to some friends on Tuesday afternoon, those present being Mesdames Truby King, J. Furrie, Richards, Roberton, Beale and Haselden. Mrs. W. Hall was hostess to some friends during the week. Those present were Mesdames F. J. Thomas, Carryer, B. Bellringer, Davis and N. H. Moss. Mrs. Truby King was a bridge hostess during the week.

Mrs. L. J. Furrie was at home on Thursday ■ afternoon. Mrs. A. W. Budge was a bridge hostess on Monday night. Mrs. G. Hall was “at home” to some friends on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. G. Shaw had a very enjoyable afternoon during the week. Those present were Mesdames Hart, Newell, B. Bellringer, J. Morey (New Plymouth), N. H. Moss and L. Wynyard. On Saturday, evening a jolly time was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lyons, Hamlet Street, the occasion being their silver wedding. The guests were requested to dress as children and the various costumes provoked much laughter. During the evening the hostess was presented with a beautiful silver condiment set. Among those present were Mesdames T. King, J. Cresswell, Hunt, D. Steven, Richards, Uniacke, Green, Haselden, Fredric, McDowall, Thorpe, Hall, S. Pitt, Furrie, A. Coleman, H. Kirkwood, Jeffries and Miss Kirkwood.

Mrs. Richardson, Victoria Road, and her daughter, Mrs. D. N. Anderson, have returned from a month’s holiday at New Plymouth. Miss Cundy, Lower Hutt, who has been* the guest of Mrs. L. Penberthy, will return to her home to-day. Mrs.'Hughson, Opunake, is the guest of Mrs. A. Raynor, Toko. Mrs. A. Eaton, Sentry Hill, is spending a holiday with Mrs. Moyhead, Huinga. «

Miss Thora Harper has returned from a holiday at New Plymouth. Miss Molly Malone and Miss C. Uniacke gave afternoon tea at the Sportsdale courts on Thursday. Mrs. Owen Davies was “at home” to some friends on Friday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames C. Hart, B. Bellringer, J. Thomas, R. ■ Straphan, Campbell and Vincent. The reading club met at the residence of Mrs. H. C. North, Page Street, on Tuesday night. Those present were Mesdames Parsloe, Rutherfurd, Morris, Urwin, Misses G. North, Wilson, Naish, Porritt and Skoglund. The club read “Alice Sits By the Fire,” by J. M. Barrie.

A dance under the auspices of the Stratford Tennis Club was held at the Medina on Thursday. The master of ceremonies was Mr. Murray Thompson. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss D. Pellet and Mr. J. Stevens. Among those present were Mesdames Orr and D. P. Anderson, Misses R. Furrie, M. Whittle, B. Mann, M. Lindop, J. MacRae, Walsh, B. McKay, M. McCluggage, H. and A. Grant, Wilmshurst, McCready, M. Young, D. Pellet, A. Sanderson, G. Hale, D. Pearce, J. Whitmill, B. Parker, Sears, J. Elgar, N. Penberthy and Cundy (Lower Hutt). The Ambassadors orchestra played the music. Mrs. M. Nolan, Ratapiko. has returned to her home after spending a holiday with Mrs. W. J. Polson.

LIFE’S SWEET MELODIES.

J J (By A.G.) ' The lilt of a child’s laughter! . The joyful bark of a dog! s The song of a bird that’s happy! i The clop of a lassie’s clog! • The hum of a kettle boiling , The chime of a grand’fer clock. The cluck of a hen that’s laid an egg! The cheerful crow of a cock! The rat-tat-tat of a postman! The patter of tiny feet! The rattle of tea-time crockery! The sizzle of cooking meat! The hum of a well-tuned engine! The gurgle of a stream! The “Coo!” of an eager school boy!' The hiss of an engine’s steam! The crooning song of a mother! The crackle of a fire! The purr of a well-fed kitten! ' The voice in the village choir!