ROTORUA NOTES

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 124, 16 August 1927, Page 4

ROTORUA NOTES

PLUNKET AND REST ROOMS OFFICIALLY OPENED An event of interest and importance to Rotorua took place on Friday afternoon, when the Plunket and Ladies’ Rest Rooms were officially opened by the Mayoress, Mrs. T. McDowell. The two rooms have been attractively furnished, thanks to the efforts of the Women’s Club and to private enterprise; and situated in the very centre of Arawa Street they meet a rquirement that has been in evidence for a considerable time. The Mayor, Mr. T. McDowell, in a concise speech, outlined the history of the enterprise and spoke of its urgent need. Rotorua was coming into line with all modern towns in providing utilities of benefit to the well-being and health of the community. Dr. Wallis, on behalf of Nurse Naumann, thanked the Borough Council for placing the room at the disposal of the Plunket Society and for the taste displayed in its interior appointments. During the past year no fewer than 722 mothers and babies had received attention in the temporary rooms attached to St. Luke’s Church, and arrangements had been made for Nurse Naumann to be in attendance at the new room two ‘afternoons a week. Tlio Mayoress was then presented with a silver key, and the rooms were formally opened. After the ceremony, the Mayor and Mayoress entertained the councillors and their wives, members of the Women’s Club and other visitors to a dainty afternoon tea. FANCY DRESS BALL AT PUKEKOHE The gaiety which permeated the Pukekohe Literary and Social Club’s annual fancy dress dance held last year found merry echo at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Pukekohe, on Saturday evening, when the club again held its annual event. There was a large assembly of members and visitors, and all spent a jolly time. The club orchestra, comprising MissevS T. Richardson, M. Smith, A. and L. Armstrong, Messrs. L. G. Middlemiss, A. H. Whitehead, and M. Burrows sped the hours in piusical fashion for the dancers, whose enjoyment was heightened by the arrangements of a capable and energetic committee. The grand march was led by the club president, Lieutenant E. G. Moncrief, M.C., N.Z.S.C., and Mrs. O. P. Mincher. i During the evening a tableau depicting a Hawaiian scene was staged by members of the orchestra and appro - priate melodies sung. The prizes for the best and the most original costumes were awarded to: Miss McKenzie, Mrs. R. G. May and Messrs. S. McNally and R. G. May. Among the fancy costumes worn the following were noticed: Mrs. R. G. May, Egyptian Lady. Mrs. 0.. P. Mincher, “Miss Query.” Miss McKenzie (Kaukapakapa), Powder and Patch. Miss H. Russell, “It.” Miss J. Stuart, Sungirl. Mi-ss P. Lynne, Futurist Pierrette. Miss I. Stuart, “Cracker.” Miss B. Scoon, Baloon Girl. Miss May Smith, Hawaiian Girl. Miss A. Armstrong, Japanese. Miss P. McCormick, Pirate Girl. Miss M. Mclntoh, Oriental Lady. Miss F. Nightingale, Russian Rose. Miss M. Hardy, Italian peasant. Miss I. Richardson, Hawaiian Girl. Miss G. Armstrong, Dutch Boy. Miss R. Wyatt, Dutch Girl. Miss D. Robson (Auckland), Chinese Princess. Miss R. Robson (Auckland), Peter Pan. Miss D. Yeo (Auckland), Spanish Gipsy. Miss T. Ryan, Pierrette. Miss A. M. Smith, a window. Miss N. Neighbour, Japanese. Miss J. Thompson, “Clubs are Trumps.” Miss M. Smith, Night. Miss B. Stuart, Black Cat. Miss B. Fairley, “Bon Bon.” Miss W. Richardson, Butterfly. Miss J. Ferguson, a Chocolate Box. Mr. E. G. Moncrief, Sultan. Mr. D. Moncrief, “Harold Lloyd.” Mr. R. G. May, “Baby.” Mr. R. G. Middlemiss, Persian Prince. Mr. S. McNally, Russian. Mr. A. V. Hill (Mauku), Pirate. Mr. R. Clarkson, a Parson. Mr. R. V. Stevenson, Red Indian. Mr. F. Rayner, Pierrot. Mr. D. McDougal, Shiek. Mr. D. E. Trevarthen, Powder and Patch. Mr. L. Franklin, Pierrot. Mr. J. Beagley, “Uncle Sam.”

ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Doris Winifred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Chalkey, to Ivan Richard Leonard, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. L. Brown, of Norfolk Street, Whangarei. The engagement is announced oi Lottie, eldest daughter of Mrs. C. H Allan, Towai, to Robert, only son oi Mrs. and the late Mr. R. Brigham Auckland, formerly of Towai, Kamo. The engagement is announced oi Agnes, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. S. Dent, of Whangarei, to Franl Douglas, youngest son of Mr. and 3.1 rs A. J. Gemmell. of Epsom, Auckland The engagement is announced o Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr. anc Mrs W. S. Meek, of Whangarei, tc Eric, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G Stainton, of Auckland. VANILLA SCONES Take 2 cups flour, pinch salt, nu of butter, £ pint milk, and a few drops vanilla. Sift flour and salt well together, then rub butter in. Flavouj sufficient milk with vanilla to mb scones, and then roll out and cut Bake in a quick oven till brown, bu not hard.