HASTINGS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 13, 27 March 1912, Page 65

HASTINGS.

March 21. Handkerchief Tea. Mrs. Dr. Toss will gave a “Handkerchief Tea - ’ to Miss Maud Williams, of Havelock, who is shortly to be married. Among those present were: Mrs. and Misses Williams (2), Miss E. Williams (Frimley), Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. and Miss Lowry, Mrs. De Lisle, Mrs. Faulkner, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Nation, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. and Misses Crosse, and several others. Dance. Mrs. New bigen invited a few of her most intimate friends to a small impromptu dance in honour of her guest, Mrs. Wylie (Wellington). Among those present were: Mrs. Macdonell, Mrs. Haise, Mr. and Mrs. G. Maddison, Mr. an<| Mrs. J. Betts, Mrs. Beilby, Miss Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Landels, Misses Wellwood (2), Baird. Miss MartinSmith, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennet, Mr. and Mrs. Elkington, Miss Smith, Messrs. Beatson, Wellwood, Smith, Hartshorn, Baird, and several others. Croquet.

Miss E. O'Reily gave a croquet competition afternoon to her many friends prior to her leaving for England. Among those present were: Mrs. Pegler, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Lawlor, Mrs. Hulse, Mrs. Miller, MrS. Pinckney, Mrs. Gillispie, Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Brodie, Mrs. McKibbin, Mrs. Pollock, Mrs. Garnett, Mrs. Hall. Children's Party.

Mrs. Lawlor gave a delightful children’s party on the racecourse on Saturday afternoon. The day was beautifully fine, and the little ones, numbering about 50, spent a most happy time with all kinds of games ami delicious things their kind hostess had provided. Personal.

Miss Clarkson, Wellington, who has been the guest of Colonel and Mrs. Wheeler, Havelock, has returned to her home.

Mrs. and Miss Luekie have returned. Mrs. Macfarland, Olive Grange, has returned from Taupo, and has quite recovered from the severe shaking she received in the accident at RangitaikL Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lowry have gone to Auckland. Rev. and Mrs. Brocklehurst have returned from Auckland. Dr. Barcroft has gone to Taupo for a short holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Circuitt are spending a few weeks at Taupo. Mrs. Dudley Hill’s little child has recovered from a serious illness. Miss Lowry, Havelock, has gone to Taupo. Mr. and Mrs. Tosswill have returned to Pahiatua. Miss Macker.sey has returned from Dannevirke.