WAIMATE.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19174, 3 December 1927, Page 8

WAIMATE.

la view of her approaching marriage, .1 china afternoon was given to Miss Elderton, by the Waihaorunga Home Nursing Class, of which she was secretary, and there was a good attendance. During the afternoon a most pleasant time was spent with music and competitions, the winners of the latter being Mrs A. Armstrong and Misses E. Elderton and Whatman. The opening of the parcels as they were presented to Miss Elderton, revealed many beautiful pieces of china, and the hope was expressed that each article would be found useful. The guest was wished long life and much happiness. Country Schools Sports. 'lt was found necessary, owing to the threatening weather and the sodden state of the ground, to postpone the annual sports of the County Schools' Association. Swimming Baths. The local sTviinmin;* baths have been given their annual clean-up in preparation for being opened for the season. The weather, however, up to the present has been far from warm, and should a continuance of similar conditions prevail there is little likelihood of the baths being greatly patronised. Victoria Park. The improvements carried out by the Borough Council in Victoria Park, have greatly enhanced this popular recreation ground. The entrance from the main street of the town presents a fine appearance, and on passing through the Soldiers' Memorial Gates the visitor is at once struck with the fine display of shrubs and flowers in the triangle where once was long grass aud trees. . Waitaki Labour Party. At the forthcoming general elections, the Waitaki Labour Party will probably be putting forward a candidate, and in order to augment ita funds the Party has commenced a series of progressive euchre tournaments, .the first of which was held in the Silver Band Hall on Thursday night. Thero was a large attendance, and after supper an enjoyable dance was held. Douglas School Concert. The concert held in order to raise funds for the dental clinic and the Douglas School, attracted a very large attendance, aud the items received weilmeritcd applause. The concert proved most auccessful financially. Songs by the school children opened the programme, and vocal items followed by Messrs M. Barclay and E. Naumann, and Mrs Winning. Messrs B. Nelson and G-. Carter proved a most popular duo with their whistling contribution. The accompaniments were played by Misses Barclay, Winning, and Hampton. At the close, Mr W. H. Hodgen, chairman of tho School Committee, thanked both the performers and the audience for their help. At the dance held later in the evening, Miss Hampton provided the music and Messrs J. Ward and S. Preece were the Masters of Ceremonies.