MATAPU NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1935, Page 10

MATAPU NEWS

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. HUNTER ROAD SUNDAY SCHOOL. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Guy entertained ovex- 100 guests to celebrate the coming-of-age of their youngest son, Edgar. .The evening was spent in dancing, while the non-dancers played cards. Prizes for cards were won by Mrs. Blair (Okaiawa) 1, Mrs. Drake (Okaiawa) 2; Mr. F. Startup 1, Mr. J. Reid 2. Winners of novelty dances were Miss Rowlands and Mr. L. Preece and Miss Rowlands and Mr. R. Thomas. Items were given by Misses Ella Guy and Wilma Marr, Kaponga (Highland dancing) and Master Eric Harrison, Manaia (violin solo). Mr. W. Foreman, on behalf of those present, wished Mr. Guy many happy returns of the day. Mr. Guy- replied. The toast of the host and hostess was proposed by Mr. L. Preece and was replied to by Mr. W. A. Guy. Music for dancing was supplied by Misses B. Seed, W. Startup and M. Guy and Mr. H. Hansen. , A social was held by the Hunter Road Sunday school pupils in the Hunter Road hall which was decorated with spring flowers. Recitations were given by Graham Carter, Joan Brock, Alice and Patricia Brock, Nolene Swindlehurst, Verna Prestidge, Porter Errol, Larry and Max Rowlands, Trevor Swindlehurst and Ray Prestidge. Music for games and hymns was played by Mrs. Carter and Miss R. Startup. Winners of games and competitions were: Pariel game, Patricia Brock and Noel Simpson; musical arms, Errol Rowlands; lucky hat, Jack Boya. All the children present received a book, but a special prize went to Ray Prestidge for having attended every class for three years. Tire Rev. J. A. Ryburn, Eltham, and Miss R., Startup arranged the programme and the Women's Division and Mrs. Brock gave substantial donations towards the prizes. As a small token of the appreciation of the children, Joan Brock presented Miss Startup with a covered coat hanger. PERSONAL ITEMS. Sympathy with Mrs. J. B. Murdoch in her illness, and. the hope that she would soon recover, were expressed at the monthly meeting of the South Taranaki Power Board yesterday. On Wednesday a farewell evening was giiven to Mr. Les., Wise at the home of Mrs. Curtis, Princes Street,. on the eve of his departure for the police barracks at Wellington. “SURPRISE PACKET OF 1935.” HAWERA AMATEUR PRODUCTION. The promoters of “Surprise Packet of 1935” have already received excellent public support in their venture, the bookings already being very heavy for the two-night season which, incidentally, cannot be extended. Miss Marjorie McLaughlin, the producer, has introduced some ballet settings entirely new to Hawera, the “Human Spider Web” in particular requiring considerable preparation. Four men spent considerable time in erecting the set, great care having to be taken to ensure that its strength was sufficient to bear the weight of four people. The stage staff has been working daily in preparation for the initial performance, and a full dress rehearsal over the week-end would put the finishing touches on what was already a polished company of 100 artists. Many of those who appeared in the recent “Aladdin” pantomime would again provide the sparkling libretto which is an outstanding feature of “The Surprise Packet of 1935,” the comedy parts being in the capable hands of Messrs. Newton Mitchell and W. Carter. Bookings have already been received from most parts of South Taranaki, and it is expected packed houses will greet both performances. “The Surprise Packet of 1935” will be preceded by the screening of “Romance in Manhattan,” starring Ginger Rogers, the combined show taking place at the Hawera Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday next.