SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 8, 9 March 1938, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mr. and Airs. C. J. Hollard unci Miss Ngaire Hollard are at present enjoying a motor tour which includes Waitomo Caves, Eltham and , Wellington. . * . •» * +'* * Alt’, and Airs. A. Hoisted and Air. J. Hoisted, of Avondale, Auckland, are the guests of Air ancl Airs WV H. l’ilkington, Woodlands, while on holiday in Opotiki. « V: Vt i’r x- *- Mrs. A. Vanstone left yesterday for her home in Dunedin where she. intends t 0 spend an extensive holiday. «• X- ■>:* 1C -if Or * Aliss P. Step tee, has returned to Opotiki after spending a holiday in Auckland where she was the guest oi Mrs It. Hirst, Pt. Chevalier. , . * ¥■ v #>. # * *’ Airs Arrol who luts been an -inmate of the Opotiki Hospital for v.he past f three years, ieft this morning to* join her parents Air and Airs IT. v. Dick, Auckland. * . * r- * * * *. - Judge Ayson, accompanied by Messrs H. Tai Mitchell, It. Royal ana Campbell, of the Native Department, Rotorua-, visited Opotiki on Alolidu V a fid Tuesday in/connection with native housing matters. * a * 1 «■ * ■* - Sergeant J. isbister. is oil annual leave and is visiting Auckland in the course of a motor tour. He is accompanied' by Ail's. Isbister and ids nieces, the Alisses Wilson,’ of Dunedin, who spent a short holiday in 0potiki before leaving for Auckland. REBEKAH LODGE SUCCESSFUL CARD EVENING . 'J’he first of a series of card evenings organised by the members of the Rebekali Lodge, was held at the Regent Tea-rooms on Aloiulay evening. At. the special request of many players,- progressive oCO was piayed, but it was decided that, to; comply with the wishes of the players, the evenings would lie alternated with progressive and flag SCO. There was a good attendance and a very jolly evening was spent. The lady’s prize was won by Airs J. O Sullivan junr., while Air C. Pipe .vas the successful gentleman player. Air G. Lvsaght felt, on receiving his prize -for the lowest score, that lie had been

“trapped”—liis prize . va s a mouse trap,, and caused great amusement for both' recipient and all present. A delicious supper was served by some of the ladies and the date of the next evening was announced'. HOSPITAL SUNSHINE LEAGUE GARDEN PARTY Before commencing- their year’s work, the members of the Opotiki Hospital Sunshine League and their friends gathered at the residence eft the president, Airs C. Gordon, recently. No business was dealt with, the afternoon being just a social gathering' enjoyed in the beautiful grounds. A competition caused much enthusiasm and was won by Airs H. G. Reeves. A delicious afternoon tea was served and the remainder of the - afternoon was spent in .social chatter in the pleasant surroundings. ; ■ , •