WAIPUKURAU.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 1, 5 July 1911, Page 65

WAIPUKURAU.

June 24. Coronation Day, Coronation Day was celebrated here with real patriotic fervour, and I am sure will remain long in the memories of the children. Headed by the band, they marched to the Town Hall, where speeches were made by various members of the Tow’n Board. Saluting the flag, presentation of Coronation medals, and singing of the National Anthem being finished, the children adjourned to Russell Park, where the yheld a picnic and sports. Golf.

The Waipukurau Golf Club had a number of the Hastings Golf Club members down for a match, and although it blew a real gale on the links, played their matches out. Lunch was provided by Mrs Reid, the captain's wife, assisted by the Misses Gilbertson. In the afternoon tea was also served by the ladies.

Social and Dance. In the evening the bowlers gave their social and dance, which was a distinct success, everyone having a very enjoyable time. The supper-room and table had been patriotically decorated with red, white and blue. The floor and music left nothing to be desired. The dresses were very pretty. Amongst those present were: Mrs Coldwell, in pink satin; Miss Nelson, handsome cream charmeuse; Miss Merrylees, cream underskirt, with net overskirt; Miss Bailey, white silk; Mrs Harper, black silk and eream lace; Mrs McCormack, electric blue; Mrs Vrwin, pale blue: Mrs Scruby, blaek silk; Mrs Barnes, white silk blouse; Mrs Annand, white silk blouse, blaek skirt: Mrs McArthur, blue silk : Mrs Murphy, black silk: Mrs Seymour, white, with overskirt of spotted net: Mrs Winlove, pink silk; Mrs Butler, black silk. The next night the children were the guests of the bowlers at a dance, and a very jolly time they had. Personal. Mrs Houston and Miss Hooper have returned from Wellington and Christchurch. The Vicar and Mrs Martin have left for a month's holiday, which is to be spent in the Auckland district.

ETHNA.