SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 74, 24 August 1938, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mr and Mrs A. Spinley and tlicir daughter, Jilin 1 , of lfevonport, Aue|vJaiul, are visiting Opotiki. They are the guests of Mr and Mrs. T. G. Jelmson, Bridge Street. a#w* * # * Mr and Mrs J. llutf, Nukuhou North. are on holiday in Auckland. * X- X- it X it Miss Ml. Ward law, “Greeumeadmvs.” Waimana, has been holidaying in Gisborne. x x x- x x *• * Miss Molly Davis, of Balfour Hoad, Harm'll, Auckland, is spending a holiday in Opotiki as the guest of Mr and Mrs G. J. Noilson. .. . **x * * * Mr and Mrs A. L. Fetch have returned to Opotiki, alter a holiday tour. it * x * + * * Mrs A. A. I lambiy and Miss Tui Handily, who have been travelling on tue Continent, are now in Cornwall, wrote a Loudon correspondent on August G. The Glasgow Exhibition also has been incl,uded in. their itincra ry. it * * * * * * Miss Iris Kelly and Air C. Gooseman. of Hamilton are spending a few days in Opotikii prior to leaving lor Gishorno and Napier. ’it X it * * *■ * ■ Miss Molly Buchanan and Mr John Mulherii, of Wairoa. are the guests of Mrs P. J. Mulhern, Woodlands, while spending a holiday in Opotiki. it * it -X- X- X- XMr and Mis L. N. Gordon and Jamil v of Talma. are expected to arrive in Opotiki at the end of the present week. Mr Gordon, who will succeed Mr A. 11. Hillord at the Opotiki District High School, will commence duties with the new term. it X- it * X- X it Miss Cynthia Wadmore. home science mistress at the Technical School, since it commenced, is leaving the district to take up a position in M anganuL

VALEDICTORY

MR. & AIHS ALAN ABBOT

Evidence of the high esteem in which they have been held by their many friends during their residence in Kutaroro over a period ot many yea is. was given by the large gathering which attended the social evening tendered to Mr and Airs Alan Abbot and family. The function was held in the Waiotahi Hall, the gathering including friends from Opotiki, Kutaieie. Waiotahi, Nukuhou and Waimana. Mr and Mrs Abbot and family have been popular residents of Kutarcie and news of their impending departiiie to Woodlands was received with considerable regret bv their nian\ friends. The evening was spent in dancing interspersed by vocal selections by Mrs T. W. Burke and Air Malcolm Burke. Airs White and Mrs Hurke were the accompanists. A popular programme of music was played h.v the Melody Masters’ Orchestra and Al;r A. Ward law ably carried out tin' duties ol Al. C. Aliss Amleison and Air Clements and Airs Barrel I and Mr Parkinson were the successful

dancers, in the novelty competitions. Popular extras were obligingly played I»v Mr A. Ward law.

A dainty home-made supper Vas enjoyed during which Mr A. llufF, on heiiait of the residents of the district, presented Airs Ahl.ot with a handsome chiming clock and ,M'r Abbot with a pocket wallet containing bank-notes. Mr Huff spoke of the regret which all ielt at the impending departure ol their guests of honour and expressed the hope that they would he happy ami success!Hl in their new home.

Eulogistic speeches were also made |, v Messrs Mitchell. '!•). P- Woolfield, C : . Wliite and R. Looney. Mr Abbot feelingly responded, thanking those present for their handsome gilts, his response was greeted with the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” and dancing was resumed until the early hours.

Among those present were: Mrs A. Abbot, Mrs K. Hansen, Mrs l». C. Kelly. Mrs 1L Abbot, Airs D. C. Forbes, Airs A. W. Huff, Airs 1. • Hurke. Airs J. Alitehell, A!rs H. A\ ardlaw. Airs 0. White. Airs Grover, Airs Eason, Airs C. Clements, Tvtrs Barred, Mrs Robinson, Airs F. 3. Hennett. Alis E. Wells. Misses AI. Abbot, 15. Abbot, N. Abbot, AI. Anderson. P. Ingram, K. Jephson. D. Burton, 1. Walker, J. Hadden (Auckland). E. Addison, A.. Buff. M. Stnnsbury, AI. Humphrey, AI. Doran. E. Doran, AI. Borrie, S. Addison. K. Walton. N. Hughes, B. Bell, J. Grover. G. Anderson, E. Clements, AF. Parkinson. B. Barred. T. Irwin.