WHANGAREI PARTIES

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 154, 20 September 1927, Page 4

WHANGAREI PARTIES

TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAYS During last vreek-end a most enjoyable party was; held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Chalkley, Kauika Road, Whangarei. The guest of honour was Miss Eva Coast, and the occasion her twenty-first birthday, and many friends and relatives gathered to honour the event. The table was charmingly decorated with beautiful flowers and ferns. Mrs. Chalkley and her daughter Doris had spared no efforts to provide a dainty repast, a striking feature of which was a beautifully iced birthday cake, illuminated with 21 candles. During the evening toasts were honoured, and Mr. Coast, on behalf of his daughter, thanked those who had arranged such a delightful evening’s entertainment. Dancing was indulged in by the guests, and at eleven o’clock a light supper concluded an enjoyable occasion. Miss Coast was the recipient of numerous handsome gifts, including a substantial cheque from her father.

A most enjoyable party was given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Howie at their pretty residence, Three Mile Bush, Kamo, on Saturday evening. The occasion was in honour of the coming of age of Miss Mabel Smith. About 50 friends from all parts of the district were present, and the time was spent pleasantly in dancing, cards, and music. Many old-time dances were reintroduced, and proved very popular.