FRILLS FADS & FOIBLES

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 197, 9 November 1927, Page 5

FRILLS FADS & FOIBLES

TALKING OF FRIENDS—

Who are our friends? Who are our truest friends among the people we call our friends? These questions einnot always be answered at any given moment. Indeed, one of the advantages of being older than we were is that we know better than we once knew who are our friends. Very often our early faiths find fullest confirmation, and there is nothing more steadying or more heartening than to look back i upon the longxyearp of a friendship enriched by time. The very difficulties that have not dismayed us; the differences that have not estranged us; the doubts that have vanished; those very occasions, evert, when we have not showed quite at our best, give a sort of knotted strength to the fabric of our friendship. Tested it has been, and out of its own essential vitality and resiliency it has withstood those tests, turning them into triumphs. The Real Test Many friendships, honest as fir as they go, break at the first strain put upon them, the first, difficulty to be overcome. Difficulties, it must be remembered, are often those which we lind in each other, and here it is that some of us who want to *be loyal fail. The traditional idea of great friendship is that it remains constant in adversity. Some of us who could be “great” in this manner prove “little” when it comes to having intelligent patience with the faults of a friend. Lifelong friendship is made up largely of willingness to bear disappointment in one department of character for the sake of inspiration to be found in another. Some people have a uniform excellence of conduct; others are often exasi perating or dispiriting yet have a way 'of soaring above moodiness and ego--1 tism to a fineness of generosity and perception that makes them more than worth while. It is by being loved in their badness as well as in their goodness that such people improve. People who are essentially kind and genuine sometimes like to pose a little as other than they are. The friend who can bear with us in our petty pretences and little falsities and love us into something better is a friend indeed. Friendship Develops Character A friendship that strengthens as the vears pass is a frienship that has been slowfy making and maturing character. In our delight in our friends —because they amuse us, interest us. sympathise with us—we should not lose sight of the creative aspect of friendship.. Thinkin" of it in that way we shall Unci ; effort stimulating, "h’ l Strength™ ! waits ever at the side of strength.

KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS

The Rev. R. Day, who was introduced by Mr. TV. Bennett, gave a most interesting address to the Children of the Otangiwai School on the occasion of animal welfare day. The function was attended by numerous parents, and was very impressive. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. An essay competition of “Kindness to Dumb Animals,” resulted: Prise presented by Mr. F. Caverhill, won by Doris Sunnex. For junior pupils, the prize given by Mr. Graham, was won by Hugh Fauchelle.

The Hikimutu returned soldiers have reason to be gratified with the support accorded their dance, which proved a most successful event. The hall, delightfully decorated, was well filled, and everyone spent a happy time. The music was provided by Messrs Lewis, Thurstan, Pittams and Harvey, and Mr. J. Carter acted as M.C. Prizes for the competition dances, which were won as follows, were donated by Mesdames J. Bradley and J. Carter; Spot Waltz, Miss McKay and 'Mr. C. Pittams, Junior; Monte Carlo dance Mass Violet Pittams and Mr. E. Lew.is. Vocal items were given during the evening by Messrs J. Brown, Jiarvey, E. Lewis and H. Little. Mr. J. Brown. President of the Taumarunui Returned Soldiers’ Association, referred to the good work the men were doing in the district, and expressed pleasure at the help that was being accorded them. At midnight a delicious supper was partaken of, and dancing afterwards continued till early hours. Votes of thanks were passed to the musicians, and to Mr. Windle for granting the use of the hall. At the weekly euchre tournament at Raurimu, prizes given by Mrs. Smith and Mr. Ellis were won by Mrs. Gibbs and M. A. Rees. Mrs. Henderson and Mr. Clarke gained the consolation prizes.

A pleasant function took place at Ongarue, when a large number of friends made a “raid” on the residence of Miss Mary McKee, and prevailed upon her to go with them to the hall, where she was presented with an assortment of useful kitchenware, as a mark of her approaching marriage. Mr. D. Gardiner, who presided, congratulated the guest on the step she was taking, and asked her to accept the gifts as tokens of good-will and esteem.

Mr. Gray McKee responded on behalf of his sister, expressing their surprise at the kindness done her. The remainder of the eveing was devoted to dancing, a very happy time being spent by those who took part. Two vocal items by Mr. N. Prussing were greatly appreciated. Mrs G. E. Manson gave a delightful bridge party to a number of her friends, at Taumarunui, the highest score beingmade by Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Girvin coming closest to the hidden number. A similar function took place at the residence of Mrs. Guthrie, at which the guests of honour were Colonel and Mrs. Mellor, of England. Mrs. Beeche scored the highest points in the ladies’ contests, that for gentlemen going to Mr. J. Miles. The consolation gifts went to Mrs. Edwards and Miss Edwards, and Mr. S. Manson was the winner of the “booby” Mrs. and Miss Guthrie served a delicious supper in the interval in the play. Miss E. M. Von Keisenberg, who for some considerable time has been the popular superintendent of the Taumarunui Telephone Exchange, and who has been transferred to Napier, was the guest at two pleasant functions prior to her departure. At the post office the staff met under the Presidency of Mr. A. Dawson, acting-postmaster, who referred to Miss Von Keisenberg’s popularity with her fellow-officcers and the public, and asked her to accept a travelling bag as a mark of esteem. The guest suitably replied. The second event in which Miss Von Keisenberg figured was arranged by Misses Penny and Waller, and was largely attended by invited guests. During the evening, Miss A. O’Brien gave a most amusing monologue, being accompanied on the piano by Miss IT. O’Brien. Misses Grice and Edwards contributed a vocal duet, and Miss P. Mclsaac gave a humorous recitation. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss P. Devereux, an extra being given by Miss U. Holland. “Parcel Competitions” were held and the ladies’ event was won by Miss Edwards, while Mr. Oates was successful in the men’s section. During an interval, Mr. W. Johns referred to their guest’s popularity, and said they were all sorry she had been transferred. Mr. F. E. Waters replied on Miss Von Keisenberg’s behalf. The evening concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang'Syne.” One of the most popular teachers ever stationed in the Ohura district, in the person of Miss Treacy, head teacher of the Ohura High School, was recently given a public farewell social on the occasion of her departure from the district. The large assemblage of townspeople and visitors paid t t*timony to the guest’s popularity. Dancing held sway during the main part of the evening, and in an interval Mr. J. McClenaghan, clerk of the Ohura County Council, spoke of Miss Treacy’s active interest in the welfare of the school and her activities in the social life of the community. He asked Miss Treacy to accept a beautiful travelling rug, and the gathering sang “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” The recipient suitably responded, and expressed her regret at leaving so many good friends. A gathering of teachers was held in the main room of the school, which was prettily decorated, at which Miss A DUNEDIN FIND A well-known business man stated that while cleaning up some new offices which he recently took over there was discovered in an out-of-the-way corner a bottle of Baxters Lung Preserver, half full. It had apparently lain undisturbed for some years. It is difficult to ascertain the exact time when it was put there, but the label was a very old one. The moral lies in the fact that even long ago commercial men found “Baxter’s” efficacious for coughs and colds. The bottle was only half used, and one may conclude from this that the user found relief with but half a bottle, and put the remainder aside for future use. At this season of the year, when coughs and colds are so prevalent, you will wisely get a bottle of Baxter’s; Lung Preserver. It is a rich, warming, soothing compound, which quickly gives relief, also possesses splendid tonic properties. A generous-sized bottle can be obtained from any chemist or store for. 2s 6d; or try the bachelor size at Ist ad.

Treacy was the guest of honour, and over which Mr. W. Taylor, vice-presi-dent of the Ohura branch of the Teachers’ Institute,- presided. Mr. Taylor, on behalf of the teachers, presented the guest with a beautiful purse, which was feelingly acknowledged. A meeting of scholars of the primary and secondary schools bid farewell to Miss Treacy. Miss Grace Howie, in a happy little speech, handed Miss Treacy a handsome silver manicure set, a box of perfumes and a box of dainty handkerchiefs as mementos from the united schools. The speakers expressed their sorrow at losing so popular a teacher, and wished her every good thing in the fu *¥ r ®* Miss Treacy, who was greeted with -For She’s A Jolly Good Fellow,” thanked the children for their gifts and food wishes.