TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19373, 23 December 1932, Page 6

TEMUKA

INSTITUTE PARTY. At Milford last Tuesday evening, members of the Milford Women's Institute instead of their usual afternoon meeting, gave a Christmas party to the school children and their parents. The president (Mrs A. Guild) welcomed everyone, and each child received a bag of sweets made by members from their pet recipes. Nut scrambles took place until the arrival of Father Christmas, a little after eight o’clock, this being heralded by a blare of trumpets by members. After a walk round the hall and a chat with the children, Father Christmas gave a present to each child from the Christmas tree which presented a gay appearance, being decorated with parcels and balloons, and every variety of toy to gladden the hearts of the children. With tinsel and electric light bulbs interspersed in the foliage, the tree had a fairy-like appearance. The singing of Christmas carols added to the Christmas atmosphere. Most of those present wore paper hats, which caused much fun and laughter. A parade of children in fancy dress was judged by Mrs R. Lyall and Miss Guild. First prize (girls) was won by Ruth Brown “Scotch Thistle” and Margaret Brown “Indian Maid” equal. Boys, Alan !?yme, "Sailor.” Most humorous. Cora Phillips. A competition run by Mrs L. Prattley, who also gave the prizes, was won by Margaret Jones (grls), and Colin Guild (boys). Games were indulged in. Supper served by the Institute members was partaken of. Father Christmas cut the Christmas cakes, one of which was given by Mr Shepherd (Temuka), and the other by Mrs Ruddenklau a member.

After everyone had sampled the Christmas cake, and after a further game for the children, the president thanked all those who had helped in any way to make the Christmas party a success, and called for three cheers for Father Christmas, which were given with great glee by the children. Mr R. Lyall, on behalf of the children of the Milford School, thanked the Institute for the Christmas party, saying it was the first time Father Christmas had visited Milford in reality. Thus one of the most enjoyable and happy evenings ever spent in the Milford Hall closed with the National Anthem. 1.0.0. F. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waitea Rebekah Lodge No. 35 was held on Tuesday evening, when Sister R. Pierce, N.G., presided over a large attendance. Two accounts were passed for payment, and correspondence read and received. One Sister was declared off the sick list. Sister Young read the report of the last social and dance, the balance sheet showing a credit balance. At the close of the meeting a quoit competition was held. Prizes for the highest scores were won by Sister L. Cain (ladies), and Bro. W. Galbraith (men). John R. Procter’s representative will be visiting Temuka on February 18th, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel on that date

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