MARAMARUA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 173, 12 May 1916, Page 4

MARAMARUA.

SUCCESSFUL PATRIOTIC SOCIAL. A "Basket Social" in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund was held in the Maramarua Hall on April 24th. The night was fine and the roads dry, enabling the people from the out districts to attend. The Hall was effectively decorated with evergreens and flowers and flags of Our Allies were very prominent. No charge for admission was made, as the promoters felt assured that every one present intended to do their "little bit," and it was most gratifying to the committee, who had worked so hard, to find that their labours were erowned with success far beyond their expectation.

The music for the dance was voluntarily provided by Miss Ivy Appleby and Mr H. Dimmock, assisted by MrsiH. Clark and Master Charles Woon, and was greatly ap predated; so much so that several encores were demanded throughout the evening. The committee requested the help of the public in the prevision of a fish pond, and so hearty was the response that somewhat over 80 tine "fishes" were ready and waiting for the shilling bait to come along. After the second dance the fun commenced, and it was amusing to see elderly men and women grouped amongst little boys and girls all anxious to try their luck and some line hauls were made.

At 11.30 p.m. the baskets, which numbered 2£, were placed on view ready for the sale, Mr G. F. Mclnnes acting as auctioneei. So attractive was their display that it was evident that the ladies must have spent hours of thought and labour to get them te such perfection, and they deserve every credit for their work. Soma of the baskets had been carried miles on horseback over rough roadß, but when brought forward for sale the flowers and ribbons showed no ill effects. The sale was brisk and each basket was the subject of keen competition. Special mention must be made in regard to '.he second basket sold, which nab contributed by a little girl, and showed that the don)r had put her heart into the work. It was sold and re-sold, and when finally disposed of it had brought in the grand sum of £4 12s b'd

The ladies provided sjpper for those not fortunate enough to procure a basket Mrs T Foote presented a beautiful worked cushion and Mrs HjClark a pen painting, which were readily bought. The iinal sale was a fat lamb presented by Messrs Friedlander Bros, of Surry Farm. It proved to be a valuable gift, for it changed han:ls many times, and when finally knocked down it had increased the fund by £6 Is 6d Supper followed, and all too soon the pleasant evening came to a close

The proceeds of the gathering amounted to something like £45