SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 131, 9 January 1939, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. R. Hawkins and her two sons of the Motu district, have been holi..(laying at Ohiwa. ;f*K#X * * * * Mrs. C. R. Horton, of Ttdaga Rav, is the guest of Mrs. H. L. Gordon, Gpotiki. -ss- * * * ■$ * # Nine members of the Opotilci Girl Guide Company left by special car this morning to attend a camp in Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. J. I>. Dicker, and family are spending a holiday at laupoi. * ******* * Airs. R. Abbot and her son left today for i’aeroa where they will spend " a holiday as the guests of M‘r. and Mrs. G. Lamont. ****#«•'* r Miss D. Pirr.it of Auckland.—is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Y. Ji \A ilsun. Waiotahi. **** * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. Mcllwraith and family left yesterday on a noliday tour which will include Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland. ■?£ * *34* if" Mr. and ill’s. AY. Filkington were visitors to Tauranga during the weekend where they attended the DunlopTanner wedding on Saturday evening. a** # * » Aliss Beryl Ensoll, of Auckland, and formerly of Opotiki, will sail from 'Wellington per s.s. “Rangitane” on Saturday next for England where her marriage will take place shortly after her arrival. . ***■»**•* Mrs. Henry Carlson, Otuaruamia, Hawke’s Bay. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. Scott, Cape Runaway. * -K- * * * * » Miss M. Shelton has returned home after being too guest of Air. and ill's. A. E. Macrae, Oponae, AA'aioeka. «• * # a * * * * Aliss AL Alders has returned to O-pot-iki after a visit to the Gisborne district. **«•»•** Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Love, Lyndall Road. Gisborne, accompanied by their family, have returned to Gisborne after a holiday in Opotiki.

HAPPY SOCIAL EVENING In view of their approaching marriage. Miss Kathleen Hickey and -Mr. .Li. Dennett were the guests of honour at a happy social evening held recently at the home of -Mr. and Airs. B. Parkinson. Kvidence of the popularity of the young couple was given by the large attendance of well-wish-ers who appreciated this opportunity of honouring them. A very happy atmosphere prevailed, the evening being spent in games and dancing. -Music was supplied by Airs. J. Williams. Air. C. Carruthers and Air. J. Alexander. Novelty dances were won by Miss J. Dalgleish and -Mr. L. Dennett and Aliss Al. Parkinson and Air. J. Alexander. During the evening. Air. B. Alulheni. on behalf of those present called upon the guests of honour to accept the many dainty and useful gilts which had been brought by those present. Air. Mulhem spoke of the popularity of Aliss Hickey and -Mr. Dennett and extended the .good wishes of all present for their future happiness and success. Air. Dennett thanked those- present for the charming gifts and the expressions of good will extended. Smilax creeper sCi-cened . the verandah where a dainty ' and refreshing slipper was served. A bright and happy evening was brought to a close with the singing of “For They Are Jolly- Hood Fellows’' and “Auld Lang Syne”. Among those present were: — Airs. JB. Parkinson. Mrs. D. Hickey, Mrs. N. Hill. -Mrs. T. ltannpia, Mrs. S. Williams, Airs. P. AiuJhern. Mrs. G. Lysaght, Airs. W. Hennessy, Airs. J. Williams. Misses K. Hickey. N. Hickey, Al, Parkinson, T. Parkinson. P. Parkinson, Al. Dorric, j. Dalgleish. C. Cutnrie, K. Hennessy, Al. Spinley (Devonpert-). i\ Johnson. P. Williams, N. Murphy, O. Collins. Af. Smith, P. Shaw, G. Wolfe. R. Hennessy. • Messrs. L. Dennett. B. Parkinson, H. Parkinson. L. Parkinson, A. Paif kinson, L. Connor, B. Alulheni, B. Keller, G. Lysaght, S. Williams, A. Barker, C. Carruthers, B. Smith, H.

Hcmfessy, J. Connor, J. Williams, V . Alulliern, T. Hennessy, J. Alexander, J. McManaway, T. Hickey, D. Dawson, D. Cl’oll, N. Hill, R. Patterson, W. Spiers (Thames), B. Lowe.

DANCE AT TOATOA •(Toatoa Correspondent.) A very pleasant time was spent at Toatoa last week, when a dance was held in the Toatoa Hall. Mr. Roy Parlies supplied the music with an enjoyable extra by Airs. MAlunro. A chocolate waltz was won by Air. and Airs. F. Stirling. After a dainty supper had been partaken of, dancing was -continued until 12.30 a.m. Among those- present were : Airs. Geo. Brown, Airs. F. B. Stalky, Airs. F. Stirling, Mrs R. Jones, Mrs. J. Kihoro>, Mrs. R. Alunro. Mrs. T. Green, Mrs. AL Mortensen. Aliss AL Adams, Aliss P. Potts (U----potiki), Aliss N. Parker . (Taumarunui). Aliss M. Reid, Aliss N. Reid, Aliss B. Haskell, Aliss E. AleNee (Opotiki). Ai'iss J. Watson (Otolmhu), Aliss B. Adams, Aliss F. Paul, Aliss AL Paul. Miss H. Stirling, Aliss Al. Kihoro.