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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 407, 16 July 1928, Page 4

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Mrs. W. L. King, of Whitiora, has been visiting Auckland. Mr. W. It. Stevenson, of Auckland, is at present visiting Hamilton. Mrs. F. Basham, of Thames, has been in Auckland under engagement to IYA studio. Miss B. McGovern, of Remuera, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Cox, of Hamilton. * * * Mrs. Jack Bollard has returned to her home in Hamilton after a visit to Auckland. Mrs. T. G. Hirst, of New Plymouth, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Fraser, Auckland. Dr. and Mrs. M. Johnson were among the passengers who arrived by the Aorangi yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. E. Thomas, of Wellington, returned from Honolulu yesterday by the Aorangi. * * * Miss McKenzie, of Auckland, is spending a. holiday in Palmerston North as the guest of Mrs. H. E. Pacey. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Wallis, and Mrs.' and Miss J. Harsant, have returned from Auckland to their homes in Ngaruawahia. Mrs. Hall-Jones, who has been spending several weeks in Auckland, leaves on Tuesday on her return to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. John Deans, of Canterbury, who have been spending a holiday at Honolulu, returned yesterday by the Aorangi. jjt * * Mr. and Mrs. M. McArthur, of Wellington, Miss T. M. G-rylls, of Wellington, and Miss M. L. De Land, of Honolulu, are at the Star Hotel. * * * Staying at the Royal Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. W. A. .Crawford,, of Honolulu, Dr. and Mrs. Earp-Tliomas, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dines, of Vancouver, and Mrs. Dellaw, of Castle-on-Tyne, England. Staying at the Hotel Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. J. Locke, of San Antonio, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. S. Locke, of New York, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Waterman, of New York, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sloan, of London, Mr. and Mrs. F. Barnhouse, of New York, and Mr and Mrs. Devenish-Meares, of Christchurch. * * * Guests at the Grand Hotel include Sir Benjamin H. Morgan and Lady Morgan, of London, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Clayton, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Ferrier, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. A. Dawes ,of Sydney, Dr. and Mrs. Milbank Johnson, of Pasadena,, Mr. and Mrs.fi A. J. Plimraer, of Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. J. Blomsfield, of Woodstock, tT.S.A., Mr. and Mrs. P. Stirling; of England, Mr. and Mrs. A. Aron, of London, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Henry, of New York, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Davidson, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hammond, of Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Piper, of Wellington, Mrs. Piper, of Pahiatua, and Miss E. Stewart, of Sydney. FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. E. M. Sutherland, of Suva, was the guest of honour at a charming little farewell tea party on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Sutherland, who has been on an extended visit to Auckland, left by the Aorangi for a short stay with her sister in Sydney before returning home by direct steamer in September. The party was held at. the Women’s Hostel, Symonds Street, and there were present about 20 friends. The guest of honour was the recipient of some beautiful flowers, and good wishes for a safe and pleasant journey were expressed, to which Mrs. Sutherland suitably replied. FAREWELL TO TEACHERS Members of the Auckland Women Teachers’ Association held a reception in the Y.W.C.A. hall on Thursday evening to pay tribute to the service of Miss Bayley and Miss Thompson, who have retired from active work on the executive. As a token of the esteem in which ! they are held, presentations were made I to them of pieces of crystal. | Miss Valentine gave a most interesting address on different phases of the work that is being done on behalf ! of the handicapped child. Miss Jean Begg also stressed this need on behalf of the problem girl. A delightful musical programme was given. OHAKUNE NOTES PROGRESSIVE 500 | There was a good attendance at the I progressive “500” tournament in the ! Plunket Rooms. The proceeds will be : handed to the Catholic Church fund. ! Competition was very keen, and Mesdames York, Forsyth and P. Wood tied for first place. The game was replayed and resulted in Mrs. York being declared the winner. Mr. L. Nation won the men’s prize. Mrs. Richel and Miss Fletcher were awarded the consolation prizes. SOCIAL EVENING Under the direction of a committee of ladies a very successful social was held in aid of the Ohakune Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Guild on Thursday evening. There was an attendance of about 100. Mr. Tregurtlia Supervised the games. Among the competitions, the deckquoits attracted much interest and was won by Miss Haddock and Mr. Creak. Other competition winners were Miss Aubyn, Miss Joy Lodge and Mr. Murphy. Musical items were given by the following:—Pianoforte solos by Miss Haddock and Miss Joy Lodge: vocal items by Miss Veale, Misses Phyllis and Mabel Ede. and Miss Betty Lodge; recitation by Miss Audrey Rodgers; mouth-organ selection, Mr. Granston.