WHATAWHATA NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19456, 21 December 1934, Page 5

WHATAWHATA NOTES.

CHILDREN ENTERTAINED. A very happy 'time was spent on Saturday afternoon, when Mr H. H-H-ow-den once again mad 6 .arrangements for -a number of children 'from the Whatawhata district to attend the matinee -programme of the Roxy Theatre, Frank'ton. At the endl of the return journey ■three lusty cheers were accorded Mr Howden.

SOCIAL. A very enjoyable -social was held at the Whatawhata Hall,. when a number of artists from Frank'ton and Hamilton gave of their best in order to raise fund's for the annual Christmas tree -and party, for the menders attending the 'local Sunday school.

Those present included Mes-dames Calder, senior, Mason, A. Rowe, McGlbbons, Anderson, Ker-by, Mi-ngin-s, R. Galde-r, C. Yeoman, Erickson, Turner, Welch, A. Sperry, Carlinson, Atkins (•Frankto-n), J- Moore, €h!oa : t (Hamilton), Adolph, Snell, Wills, Mis-ses ‘Nina Egan, V-alma Ro'we, I. Bruce, Merle Mingins, Thelma McKeeman, Mina Mason, E. Bruce, K. Anderson, A. Morgan. Frances Mason, A. Adolph, Grace Erickson, P. Turner, M. Adolph, M. Erickson, P. Snell.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. The annual Christmas tree and children’s party, arranged by the members of the Whatawhata Women’s Institute, .and -held in the local hall on Friday, December 14, was a great success. A beautiful Christmas tree, kindly ■given by Mrs J. Iligginson, was very prettily 'diecobated with all sorts of ■pleasing gifts and balloons, etc. Charming little songs and recitations were given by the children and much appreciated. “.Mother Christmas” (Mrs Moore), looking very gay in liar red satin gown and gold lace, assisted; by the vice-president, Mrs McGibbons, presented eacli child with a gift, balloon, and a bag of lollies. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded Mrs J. Iligginson for supplying the tree, .Mrs W. Moisey andi Mrs R. Matsey, who gave the lollies, Mrs Eyre and Mrs Wilcock for the soft ■drinks, .Mrs Hally Johnstone, pianist, and Mrs Moore, Mr.s Soper, Mrs McGibbons and Mrs Rowe. The children’s programme, an impromptu one, was as follows: —Recitation, "The Bubble,” Joy Rowe; song, “Grasshopper Green,” Joy Kerby; recitation, “Wendy 'Cracks’a Walnut,” C. Tiffany; song, "Watch My Hand,” Dulcie Yeonfan; recitation, “Mr Wind," Dick Bilkie; recitation, “I Saw a Ship,” Alecia Magner; "Vespers,” Joy Langlandls; vocal duet, "Land of Christmas,” Elva Carpenter and David Sperry; recitation, R'ex Calcler; recitation, “Porridge," Pamela Freid lander; song, "Little Birdie,” Joy Rowe; recitation, 1 “My Puddling Spoon,” Jimmie Russell; vocal duel, “A Lullaby,” Vivian Carlinson and Gloria Moisey; recitation, “A Lillie Bov,” Howard Drower; “■Butterflies and Bumble Bees," M. IvjeJdson; "Bain,” Billy Migginson; vocal so-10, “Keep on Looking for the Sun,” Jimmie Barker; recitation, “Baby Bunting’s Ride," Phyllis Barton; "My Dog,” Noeline Mason; “Late Supper," R. Langtands: .song, “When 'Binills are Gone to Rest,” Eric Drower; recitation, "Fishing,” Betty Wills; "Miss MufPet,” Bernic Barton; song, "Bye and Bye,” Douglas To Rongamau; recitation, “I Wish t Was a Bird,” ■ Owen Sperry; Native song by Maori children; recitation, “Feathers," David Sperry; ■song, trio, 'Rangi Walters, Winnie Te Riongom.au and Eva Bishop; recitation, "The Thrushes’ Nest,” Hazel Soper; song, “Cumberland Mountains," Rangi Walters, Eva Bishop and Winnie Te j Rongamau; duet, "When Your Hair * Has Turned to Silver,” Margot Garlinson and Kathleen Anderson; recitation, "Spring is Coming,” Dawn and Colleen I’erkis: quartette, “Battle of Sterling,” Harry Rowe, Robbie, Langlands, Erie Drower and Eric Mason; recitation, "Some-one,” Xola Barry.

Tlio.se present ware ns follows: Mrs li. Sopar (president), Mrs Meet bbons (vice-president), Mrs A. Howe (secretory), Airs Moore (Mother Christmas), Mrs H. .lohiisfone (pianist). Mrs Darker. Mrs 'Barton, Mrs A. Weleli, Mrs 11. Alaisoy. .Mrs F. Alagncr, Mrs \j. Wllenek, Mrs GaKler, senior, Mrs Kyra. Airs Sperry, All's H. Gaidar, Airs b! .lohnslona. Airs •Uarlinson. Mrs Kerby. Airs Carpenler, Airs Wills. Airs Marvell. Alissns D. Kyre, Fnvln (Hnm--1111 ml, Diekson (llamillnn) , K. Alason, H. Kyre, A'. Howe, |>. AA'ills, Al. Alason, it. Carpenter. Al. Carl ins on. K. Anderson, A. A lor gaii.