SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 212, 26 July 1939, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Oraiiswick, of Gisliorae, me staying with Mr. and Mrs, .IS,. Cranswiik, Ntikuhmi North. x * x * * -x- x Mr. and Mrs. Goos.nuui, accompanied by .Mr, Pat Kelly who have been staying in Opotiki have returned to their heme in Hamilton. -X- * X * * * X Miss N. Bnty. who has been spending a short holiday in Gisborne as the guest of her parents. Mr. and .Mrs. Bnty has returned to Opotiki. x * * x x- x- x Airs. .Martin, of .Devonport, Atick-

■ land, is at present on holiday in Opotiki, and while here "ill he the guest of her parents, Mr. and .Mis. A. Potts, Wellington Street. GIFT EVENING • \YA LOTA.I-1.1 FUNCTION A most enjoyable evening was spent in the Waiotahi Hall on Friday, when Ti large nuiii her el Waiotahi residents tendered a gilt evening in honour ol Miss M. Du J’ontet, who is shortly to he married. The gun ter pa it ol the evening was given to dancing, to music provided by Mr. aid .Mrs. Alannix. Mr. M. Hiirke was hoard to advantage in a vocal solo. Alter the dainty g supper. Air. J. Jessop, who acted as .master of eeiemonies. called upon Air. < . Driii’y to present to Aliss Du Rontel. on helm.lt' of those present, the wide variety of beautiful and useful gifts. Air. W. Payne responded on behalf ol Aliss Du I’ontot. thanking all for the enjoyable evening and tor their kind wishes.

V/AiMANA FAREWELL EVENING (News Correspondent). A farewell evening was held in the Waimana. Hall recently, to Air. and' Mrs. ( . Alolvor. who have left the district. The function had been arranged hy the residents of the district and the Waimana (101 l Club. All present enjoyed the evening at dancing, the music being applied by Ah s. King, and extras being contribute d by Aliss AI-. W’ooltield, and A.lr.J’niit. Air. H. W'artllaw made a most elhc ient Al.C'., and Air. Kipg acted as doorkeeper. The .Monte Carlo waltz was won by Aji-s Joan .Met onnell and partner. During the function little Monica Boynton sang most sweetly and was loudly applauded, and Aliss Again; Mitchell gave a clever exhibition of a ‘"(lipsv Dance’’. in costume and a Hap dance as an encore. Alter a. dainty supper had been served by the married ladies, Air. Fleming balled 1 on Mr. and Airs. Alc]vi rto accept a c-hecpie from all present, which showed the esteem in which the\ were held by all, and Air. N. .Macdonald on boiiall of tilt; Wmmana Cell Club presented .Mr. AI c Ivor with a novelty clock, with their he-t wishes for hi s future career. Airs. T. Wanllaw. on behalf of tin* lirami Circle ol the' Women’s institute, asked Airs. Ale Ivor to accept a small gift if oni her tellow menPieis. v\iih their best wishes, ami stated how her .services as a member would be greatIv missed. Air. and Alls. Aleivor both suitably responded. thanking all lor ..Uve 'most enjoyable evening and the j gills which were much appreciated. The singing of ‘’For they are jolly, good fellows”, and the National Anthem dosed a most pleasant evening.

TENNIS DANCE I’KKSKNTAT 1<», CF TROI’HIi.S ’ New > ( orroipondeii t.) The dimer held lii.it Thursday in_g imd<T the auspice-, of the Was ji:,iiiii Tennis Club, was quite n siicci ss. I'j’xc ellent dance music was played by AleDeugall’s Met Scots hum Opotiki. Mr. A. K. ICI I made an efficient iM.C. and Air. R. .Morton kindly acted u> dcerkeei /I r. Miss .Joyce Hodigson, gave very good tep-daueing items in costume. who h \Tu re much appreciated. and Air. M. JJurke rendered \'ocal items, encores brine demanded. The eonletii, .streamer and Alonte Carlo dances, added to r,'. enjoyment o!' the evening. The box of chocolates lor competition, was won by Alomca Moynlon. Miss Al. Woe I tie Id and partner, • mid • Aliss Al, Ruff and partner were novcl.y dance winners. During the evening. Air. 'l’. \\ unity w. president of the 'lennis Club, presented the trophies and cups won during the past season, and also t hank--1,1 all lor coming along and making

near future.” Mr, Hultquist said that lie tiered it his duty to bring the fact that several routes were under consideration to the people of Wliakatane,, in . order to learn their desires. He was not personally interested in what -route Was taken, but as the town’s,, representative lie wanted to knew whin was wanted. He also knew that it was the policy of the P.W.J). to shorten the routes- between two terminal points wherever possible, because of. increasing traffic, maintenance costs and saving of time. Tlie only tiling lie had found out last time was that the new road Was not wanted past the hospital. That was all. .and lie had every reason to believe now ; that the wishes in this respect would he; met. . Mr. Hultquist read a letter! from tlie. l’.W.i). on the subject, .iijd! which it was stated that although-' no- actual course had been agreed on at present, there were- definite advantages in the Maractotara route. Figures dealing with overseas traffic routes were mentioned but it- was reiterated that the opinion of local, bodies on,, tlie .point would’ be welcomed. ...The letter dwelt ojjjt the danger of adding further to the congestion of'’the main road in W'haka. tane should main "road traffic* he diverted through the town. I •‘.“I can promise you that I’ll assist you to tlie best of my ability when you say where you .want this road,’’ said Ali; Hultquist. “i cannot promise you J.’ji succeed, hut Fin definitely at your service.’; .