MATANGI NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21041, 17 February 1940, Page 17 (Supplement)

MATANGI NEWS

SUCCESSFUL DANCE The Matangi Hall was thronged with dancers on Wednesday evening, when a most delightful dance was held. Clayton’s orchestra supplied the music and extras were played by Mr W. Dingle. Mr J. Turner was master of ceremonies. A novelty dance was won by Mrs Smith, of New Plymouth, and Mr A Weir. Those present were:— Mesdames Turner, Burgundy satin; A. Pretty, ice-blue satin and net; C. Robinson, ivory and black taffeta; Milne, navy blue matalasse; Bath, mulberry Venetian lace; C. Brian, opal blue silk velvet; McCathy, Wallis blue satin; Lyas, clover chiffon; J. Cresswell, iyory moire taffeta; Smith (New Plymouth), old gold slipper satin; J. B. Taylor, cyclamen taffeta.

Misses Irene Turner, mauve taffeta; Dawn Milne, spring green spot- ! ted linen; Joyce Taylor, rose-pink faconne moire; Norma Johns, ivory | ninon; E. Say ward, shell pink georgette; Lil Webster (Hamilton), spindleberry taffeta; Mary Andrews, fern green slipper satin; Shirley Lovelock, midnight blue taffeta; Brigie Keehan, apricot crepe soie; Betty Carswell, clover flowered ninon; Mavis Shaw, navy and white sheer; May Walker, forest green satin beaute; Kath Sayer (Hamilton), opal blue moire; Jean Clarry, black crepe cloque; Vera Westwood (Hamilton), Robin red moire; Ida Anderson (Hamilton), blue frilled organdi; Dot Macdonald, black and rose floral taffeta; Eileen Milner, Cornflower blue georgette; Brian, apple green satin beaute; Jean Griffin, almond green crepe-de-soie; Pearl Weir, opal blue floral sheer; Wyn Webster (Hamilton), midnight blue moire; Dot McLeod, almond green cloque; Norma Collins, shell pink crepe faille; R. Collins (Hamilton), flame crepe-de-chine; Rene Evans, green floral georgette; Rita Arnold, harmony pink satin; Ethel Lee, petunia satin; Ruby Weir, blue floral sheer. GIFT EVENING The Presbyterian Church Hall at Matangi was well filled recently, when Miss Mollie Davison and Mr Ron Baker, of Newstead, who were married today, were tendered a social gift evening by their many friends in Matangi. The following varied programme of musical items was much appreciated: Vocal solos, Miss June Maisie (Cambridge), Miss Elsie Shaw, Mr W. Wright and Mr Randal; pianoforte duet, Mrs C. L. French and Miss Mavis Shaw; humorous sketch, Misses Lucy and Lily Ringer. Mrs Randal and Miss M. Shaw played the accompaniments. At the conclusion of the programme the Rev. C. L. French, who presided, briefly spoke on the interest the guests-of-the-evening had taken in the work of the Church, and expressed gratification that their future home would be in the district. The Rev. G. E.Brown spoke on behalL of the Methodist connection. Miss Davison and Mr Baker then opened the large array of gift parcels, and were accorded musical honours. Mr Baker suitably replied. The enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the serving of supper, i