Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 306, 28 December 1939, Page 3

Awahuri

I From Our Own Correspondent. J Subsequent to tho school break-up, an excursion to the Esplanade and Bledisloe Park was given to the children by Mr. and Mrs. D. Rutherford, in whose bus the children are transported to Lytton Street School. All thoroughly enjoyed the well-planned outing and at its conclusion the donors received three rousing cheers. Mrs. Rutherford was presented with a gift on behalf of the children, w r ho all love their driver. Mrs. Rutherford expressed her appreciation and said that she must say how well behaved the children were in the bus and that it was a pleasure to drive them. The children returned home tired but extremely happy and are now planling for their picnic which they hope will be repeated next year. Parents are appreciative of the kiuduess extended to their children by Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford. Children’s happy voices were recently heard in the local hall on the occasion of the Presbyterian annual tea and prize-giving ceremony. Rev. Martin, who presented the prizes, was also present. Subsequent to the tea, parents and friends came to take part in the social evening. The children rendered items as follow;—Song, senior girls; recitations, Jean Goodman, Betty Vincent and Trevor Christian. Merle Hume rendered a popular item accompanied by Miss Y. Bennett. A play, “The Three Princesses,” was - played by Norma Giles, Jean, Joyce and Dorothy Goodman and Masters Ray; Oke and

Christian. Special prizes for full attendance were presented to Norma ’ Giles and Louie Ward. Ice creams, [ squeakers and sweets provided an extra treat for the children. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Gre.v- ---' mouth, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Lucas. Miss G. Bryan and Mr. J. Bryan were recent visitors to the Exhibition. While in Wellington they were me guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bryan, Ldwcr Hutt. Farmers have been rather fortunate this year regarding their haymaking as they have struck good weather and have been able to make good progress. Mrs. R. Hickford and her two children are holidaying in the Waikato, where they are the guests of Mrs. Hickford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brownlie. Mr. S. Death, tho local factory manager, has returned home alter visiting Wellington. A resident, w'liosc mother is at present visiting .Scotland, recently received a letter iu which it was stated that only a quarter of a pound of butter per week is allowed per person. New Zealand butter is priced at Is 7d per pound. The local branch of the Labour Party held an exceptionally successful euchre and dance recently. The euchre prizes for ladies were won by- Mcsdames Graham 1 and Haythorne 2, and the men’s prizes went, to Messrs H. Fleck and Te Oka. A competition w t hs won by Mr. Wavbrick (Bulls). The supper was served by the ladies committee, doorkeepers /eing Messrs W. Knowles and