MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, 20 July 1923, Page 3

MANAKAU.

Last evening a clwligiiU'ul lit tic party was in»ld at * * Suavi^-W,’ 1 the iufcidtnce of Mr*. I’. M. Smith, in lioji®ui of her guest, Mrs. of Meliiiigiun. The tlinkig-rooiiL was mu si ull ee lively decorated with coloured etivamcrs and masses of spring Hewers, and hare foxtrots arid one-steps, vxl a perfect floor to excellent gramaphone anisic fascinated the guests for the greater part of the evening. Tlie drawing-room, with its blazing lire and inviting chairs, made a cosy retreat. Aft or partaking of an appetising supeer, daintily served, dancing and games acre again indulged in until the early hours. AU felt, upon leaving - , that they could not have enoi i-ii cl the now order of dancing, and evenings like this did Tight away with the usual monotony of country entertainmoiifs. Thanks to .Mrs. Smith for the lead, perhaps others will follow. The sale of stock held yesterday on behalf oi Win son Bros., was most tsati*faC'U>iyk Hiflx prices predominated. Then if* a great shortage of house accommodation at Manakau, and after buying a "business here, the purchaser is unable to find a house for his wife and family. With the Beach Road diertly to he opened up, and our ideal climate, surely prospects look bright fur the man* who will invest in this good ground ;yrd build houses and more iunme s t The County stone crusher is at work in the metal pit and motorists are wondering wuut .ur roads will bo like

in a few weeks time. >lr. IX. G-. Bryant leaves 10-dny for Napier ami a tear of the Hawks’s Bay .‘list riot. Wireless has quilts taken on in IMauakau. Mr. .Stuckey has for some time been receiving at his home and is installing it at the Town Hall. ‘.Major Tatumh installation will be completed tiis we«k. Very .kortly the Farmers’ Union will hold their annual ball. Tins ball hto ulwyy* been very popular with lu-al as well as district people and it is baing looked, forward to with eagerness. To-night the Assembly Dance will be held in the Parish Hall. These are jtreving great attractions.