MAMAKU NEWS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 383, 18 November 1932, Page 6

MAMAKU NEWS

Our Own Correspondent.)

DELIGHTFUL CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.

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A most delightful party was given on Saturday, November 12, by Mrs. • R. Whitefield to celebrate the birthdays of her two wee daughters, Aylynne and Pauline. The afternoon was fine and an outdoor treasure hunt was organised; every little person present finding a hidden package caused much excitement. After tea was served and the two birthday cakes cut, games were held in the garden and surrounding paddocks. Among the guests present were: — Gwen Lockwood, Freda Lockwood, Joan Reed, Valmai Reed, Wendy Jones and Eva Darby. Races were run for prizes. The party broke up at dusk, each little guest taking home a piece of cake for brothers or sisters at home. Mamaku Women's Institute. A most suecessful first birthday party was held by the Mamaku branch of the Women's Institute movement on Friday at the Regent Hall? Mamaku. Over 250 guests were present and enjoyed the social and dance provided for their amusement. A large birthday cake, presented by the eldest member, Mrs. J. Pureell, was surmounted by one candle, and was cut during the evening by the president, Mrs. W. Brennan, every guest present receiving a piece of the cake. An instrumental trio, Mrs. L. Hemmings (cello), Miss J. Brennan (piano), Mr. McGuire (violin) delight--ed the company with a rendering of "Cavalleria Rusticana." Mr. H. Jones gave a humorous recitation, "Ask Mama." A sweet stall conducted by Miss V. Civil did brishj trade in home-made

lollies, and the proceeds were scnt to the Wairoa Earthquake fund. Songs by Miss N. Brennan and Mr. W. Brennan were heartily applauded, as was also a violin solo by Mr. McGuire. Miss Leila Hemmings gave a musical monologue entitled "Yet, I Don't Know," showing how a rich relative may dodge giving expensive presents to poor relatives. A very spectacular item was given by the younger members of the Institute, in the form of folk-dancing, the modern long dresses adding to its beauty. A Monte Carlo was won by Mrs. H. Goodrich and Mr.. N. Maxwell. Mrs. W. Brennan and Mrs. P. Goodin acted as M's-C. At the close of the evening the president, Mrs. W. Brennan, was pre'sented with a bouquet of sweet peas by the Institute's youngest member, Miss Olga Whitefield.