STRATFORD.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 21, 22 May 1912, Page 66

STRATFORD.

May 18. Golf. A ladies’ golf match: —the first of the season’s medal competitions—was played on Saturday, resulting in a win for Miss Freda Wake. Others playing were: Mesdames Young. Budd. Budge, Uniacke, Misses Davis, firbell, F. Orbeil, Wake. Mr. Hedditch was the successful winner of the men’s match. Others who played were: Wright, S. Spence, Uniacke, Crawshaw (-2), Grant, Fussell. Kinking. The rink at the Town Hall continues to attract a large attendance. The following were noticed on Saturday evening: Mesdames Rennell, Drake, Uniacke, Wake, Crawshaw, Stubbs. Misses Orbeil. Dive (Eltham), Bayly (Wanganui), Bayly (2). East, Curtis (3), Walker (Auckland), Brookfield (Wanganui), Stubbs, Paget, Menzie, Crawshaw, O’Brien. Sang Title Tea. Mrs. Stubbs entertained a number of girls at a "Song Title” tea on Monday afternoon, and prizes were awarded for guessing the greatest number of songs and originality of illustration. Prizes were gained by Miss Anderson, Miss Doris Menzies second, and Miss Nancy James. Of those who were there were: Miss Brookfield (Wanganui), Miss Bayly (Wanganui), Misses Hine (2), Made (2), James (2), Bayly (2). Crawshaw, Nancy Stubbs, Orbeil, Anderson, Paget (2), Mesdames Uniacke, Crawshaw. A Social. At the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening a social was given by members of Holy Trinity Church in honour of Miss Ethel Black, who has for many years presided at the organ, and is leaving to take up her residence in Auckland. The Vicar (Mr. Butler), in mailing the presentation. spoke in most flattering terms of Miss Black’s ability and conscientious working for the church, and expressed regret at her departure. The gift was a handsome gold bangle and turquoise and gold necklet. A delicious supper, provided by the ladies, was partaken of, and dancing entered into with a hearty spirit. During the evening musical items were rendered by members of the choir and Orchestral Society. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs, Mrs. Kivell. Mrs. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. George Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs. Jaek Hobbs, Mrs. Crawshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Alger, Mr. and Mrs. Lander, Mrs. Highnett, Misses Butler (2), Seagle, Wishart. Orbeil. Highnett, James (3), Hobbs, King. Middleton, Mrs. Prentice. Miss Prentice. Misses O’Leary, Gladys Black, Rogers, Messrs. Douglas, Rogers. Lillington, Kivell, Staples, Lewis, Hobbs, Anderson, Black, Burmester, Grubb. Rogers, and others. Euchre Party. In addition to the attractions of the week there has been Mrs. Rennell’s euchre party on Tuesday, when a very enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Wake and Mr. Hedditch won the dainty prizes. The guests were: Misses Bayly (Wanganui), Wake (2), Orbeil, Curtis, Walker (Auckland), Brookfield (Wanganui), Stubbs, Menzies, Messrs. Hedditch, Spence, Captain Dampen. Messrs. Croker, McAllister, James, Crawshaw. Personal. The Stratford contingent of the Mounted Rifles left for the Territorial Camp at Waverley this morning, under command of Captain Henty. The Ladies* Bridge Club met at Mrs. Chinehin’s home on Friday, and a very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. E. C. Robinson, after a holiday extending over 12 months, lias returned to Stratford, and taken the house lately occupied by Mrs. Chinchin. Miss Brookfield (Wanganui) is »pi nding her holidays with Mrs. Stubbs. Mrs. Bond entertained a party of young people at a very enjoyable "niusieale” during the week.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry, Bay ly (Wanganui) spent a few days in Stratford during the-week. t -x Miss Hailey (Canterbury) is visiting Mrs. Copping. The schoolgirls who have returned home for the holidays include: Misses Nancy Stubbs, Rei Crawshaw. Ora and Mona Paget, Curtis (2), MeCutehan. . Miss G. Fookes (New Plymouth) is visiting Mrs. I. C. Fookes.