WHANGAREI NEWS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 130, 23 August 1927, Page 4

WHANGAREI NEWS

PLUNKET SOCIETY The executive meeting of the Whangarei branch of the Plunket Society was held on Thursday in the Mayor's room. There were present: Mesdames Murdoch, president, Staples, Heather, Brake, Briggs, Hawkins and Miss Bethell. Before proceeding with the business of the meeting, a motion of sympathy with Mrs. W. A. Frood, on the loss of her husband, was passed in the usual manner. Accounts for £lO 4s 3d w’ere passed for payment. The nurse’s report for the month of July was as follows: —New cases 21, old cases 400. Analysis of new cases: Headquarters, mothers 8, babies 7; out-stations, mothers 12, babies 11; visits to homes, new cases 3, old cases 121; out-stations, new cases 1. old cases 53; total, 178. Visits to office, adults 180, babies 128; out-stations, adults 28, babies 19, older children 6, total, 384. After some discussion it was decided that the annual Daffodil Day, on August 27, should take the form of a “Bring and Buy” sale, and it is hoped that all who are interested in the society’s work will help. Donations were received from the liikurangi Medical Club, £5, and Mr. 11. Foote 10s. The following motion was passed at the meeting:—“This society wishes to place on record its thanks and appreciation of the efforts of the Borough Council and other local bodies in providing a suitable building in which to carry on the activities of the Plunket work; and, further, to thank the members of the council for explaining the actions of the Plunket Society, thus correcting the erroneous impression conveyed to the public by the remarks of the county chairman, Mr. Luke Wilson.” WHANGAREI PARTIES As a farewell to Mrs. Allan Atterbury, who left this week for the Malay States, Mrs. Gus McKay entertained a number of young friends. A most enjoyable evening was spent. There were seven tables of bridge, and the prizes went to Mrs. Moresby and Mrs. Allan McKay. ♦ * * Mrs. Long, Bank Street, gave a very enjoyable bridge evening on Thursday. The prizes were won by Mrs. Bannister and Mr. Benjamin. * * * On Friday afternoon there was a large gathering at the Y.W.C.A. Clubroom to meet Mrs. Anderson, representative of the Australian and New Zealand Y.W.C.A., in China. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, the Deputy-Mayor, Mr. E. G. W. Tibbits, welcomed the guest of honour. During the afternoon Mrs. Anderson gave a most interesting address on the national aspirations of the Chinese people. Musical items by Mrs. Blansbard and Mrs. Dobson were much enjoyed, and a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed. * * * SOCIAL EVENING AT WHANGAREI A dance to raise funds to assist the building of the new Plunket restroom in Whangarei was held recently* The Plunket Society, at its inception at Whangarei. appointed district delegates to assist the nurse in the various districts in order to get in touch with those requiring the services of the nurse. Mrs. R. W. Gunson, of Tauraroa, is the local representative, and for the last few weeks has been working assiduously, with the assistance of one or two prominent members of the Tauraroa Social Club, to arrange a dance with the object of raising funds for the society. The evening was unfortunately very wet, but, despite this fact, the function had been so well organised that after expenses are paid, a nice sum will be available for the society. The evening was spent in dancing and competitions. Thw music was supplied by a prominent Whangarei orchestra. The duties of master of ceremonies were faithfully carried out by Mr. L. Woolhouse. A very dainty supper was handed round, and 1 a.m. saw the end of an enjovable evening. The Plunket nurse from Whangarei attended the function, accompanied by several others from Whangarei. MANUNUI CATHOLIC SCHOOL A SPARKLING BALL Under the auspices of the Manunui Catholic Church a bright and sparkling fancy dress ball, mainly in the interests of the children, was held last Friday evening. The attendance was very liberal, parents and children combining to make the function a genuine success. The arrangements, which were well carried out, were in the hands of a committee consisting of Mesdames Castleton, Fredericksen, McGaughran, and A. J. Wilson, and these ladies are to be complimented on the splendid result that signalised their efforts. The music was supplied by Mr. A, Reardon’s orchestra, and many encores were called for. After 10 o’clock the children gave place to the adult patrons who enjoyed the dancing till a late hour. Mesdames Phillips and Somerville, of Taumarunui, who judged the children’s fancy dresses, had considerable difficulty in arriving at their decisions, which were as follows: Girls, under five years: Marjory Winterbottom, 1; Gwen Patterson, 2. Boys, under five years: Roy Price, 1; Reggie Leach, 2. Girls, 6 to 11 years: Lorraine Langwell, 1; Nancy McDowell, 2. Boys, 6 to 11 years: Jim McGaughran, 1; Joe Wilson, 2. Girls, over 11 years: Edna Ryall, 1; Gertie Davis, 2. Boys, under 11 years: Ronald Price, 1; Cliff Bradley, 2. Special prizes: Mavis Patterson, Irma Wilson, Nan Jack, Ray Thomas. In addition to the above awards, numerous small gifts were distributed among the wee ones. Mrs. O. Bertram had charge of the children’s dancing during the evening, and deserves credit for her tactful handling of this part of the activities.