AKA AKA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 229, 11 September 1914, Page 4

AKA AKA.

.—*» LADLES' RETUKN BALL. A liall tendered by the young j ladies of Aka Aka, as a return to the Bachelors' Bull of a few weeks ago, took place in the hall on Thursday evening, September ;ird, and was a huge success. Fully fifty couples were preset.t, including a good number from Waiuku and surrounding districts. Tho hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, especially the stage portion. Made up by the fernery were letters reading " Welcome to Aka Aka." Special attention had been giveu to the fl"or, which was in the best of order and contributed greatly to the enjoyment of dancers. The music was supplied by Mr W. Deed, Mis? Williams and Mr J. Waterman. The M.'sC, Misses Jolly and Conroy, carried out their duties in a pleasing manner. The supper, which was provided by the ladies, was first class. Everything wont oil well and the function was both enjoyable aud successful. The committee who had charge of affairs were Misses Conroy, Jolly, Williams, McDonald, Jamesou, Muir, Hull, L. Jolly and A. Williams, and the success recorded was doubtless due to their efforts and enthusiasm. A PRESENTATION. During an interval in the dance programme; Mr and Mrs Pullman, who are about to leave the district, were the recipient 3 of a handsume silver cake lasket. Mr R. Hudson made the presentation on behalf of Aka Aka and Waiuku residents, and exprtssed regrtt at their departure, wishing them good luck in their new district, wherever they sittled. Mr Pullman replied in appropriate terms and teturced thanks for the nice presentation, which they would highly esteem. AKA AKA SCHOOL. A presentation on behalf of the pupils was recently made to Mr N. Sedgwick, in view of his assistance in the securing of hedge plants for the local school. The present took the form of a cut glass biscuit jir and was handed by the headmaster, Mr Hoey, to Mr Sedgwick after informing him of the feeling of appreciation by the pupils cf his generous assistance Mr Sedgwick said that what he had done had been a pleasure to him, and that he had not expected anything whatever for it, but accepted the present in the spirit in which it was offered. A collection at our school has been taken up on behalf of the Patriotic Fund, and has, I understand, been liberally responded to, a sum of £6 10s 9d having bean donatid.