TAUMARUNUI JOTTINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 716, 16 July 1929, Page 5

TAUMARUNUI JOTTINGS

The members of the Taumarunui • district branch of the women’s divi- i ?ion of the Farmers’ Union met at the rest rooms to farewell Mrs. F. Homersham prior to her departure for Nlangcre. Mrs. Kenderdino, sen., and Mrs. Homersham, sen., were present, and a very happy time was spent. Afternoon tea was served, and Mrs. Homersham received numerous felicitations for her happiness in the northern district. Mrs. King was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Taumarunui Plunket Society. The .report of the nurse disclosed that whooping-cough and influenza were sever© in the district, with a certain incidence of chicken-pox. The balance sheet showed the net proceeds from the society’s ] stoll at the Winter Show amounted to £2O 18s 6d. At a well-attended euchre tournament, held in the Taumarunui school, th© women’s prize, donated by the Farmers’ Auctioneering Company, was won by Mrs. Anderson, and the men’s prize, donated by Messrs. S. Domett and Son, went to Mr. Sands. The consolation prizes were secured by Miss Stephens and Mr. Anderson. News has come from overseas regarding three former Taumarunui young men who are making a success in th© spheres they have chosen. Mr. A. Bishop, a licensed surveyor, who went to the Malay States IS months ago, rapid ly rose to the position of assistant superintendent at the Government headquarters at Seremban, and word has just been received of his transfer on promotion to Singapore. Mr. H. Langmuir, who went to London to study optometry, has passed th© fellowship and honours examinatictfis of both th© 33.0. A. and S.M.C., and has been appointed to a m?yiagerial position. A brother, Mr. C. Langmuir, recently arrived in London to study the same course. Mrs. Jones, of Hamilton, gave an inspiring address at th© annual meeting of the local branch of the W.C.T.U. A letter from Mr. F. Langstone, M.P., promised whole-hearted support for the resolutions passed at the Wellington conference. The following ofiicers were appointed for the next annual term: —President, Mrs. C. R. Murray; secretary, Mrs. Reed; treasurer, Mrs. Brown; W.R.A., Mrs. Lawrence; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. Cowern. At the last meeting of the Taumarunui Hospital Board, th© resignations were received of Sister X. Alexander and Nurse M. Reed, of th© public hospital staff, and Nurse W. M. Thompson, of tlx© -maternity home. The resignations were regretfullyaccepted. “Flag bridge,” an innovation in this district, gave pleasure to a large gathering at the vicarage, Taumarunui, when the Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Burley entertained in the interestsi of the Anglican Church funds. Mesdames Managli, Powell, and Pulham won the greatest number of flags, and the highest score in the 500 play went to Mr. Wilson. Mrs. Burley, who is rapidly establishing herself as a very popular hostess, wore a charming gown of sea green crepe d© chine, with a handpainted panel in front, and an oriental shawl. Those who assisted in the evening’s entertainment were Mesdames Hibberd, Hanson, Manson, Melrose, Laird, Kenderdine, Williamson, Reardon, and Seddon-Hills. Practical assistance was given by the church office bearers and tlio Rev. Mr. Boyt. The local branch of the women’s division of th© Farmers’ Union conducted a gift afternoon in honour of the former visiting housekeeper. Miss McKay, who has resigned her position in order to be married. The president, Mrs. Crocker, and vice-president. Mrs. Abraham, spoke in high terms of praise of Miss McKay’s great work and willingness to assist in any capacity. Their great consolation was that though she was leaving the division, she was not leaving th© district. Miss McKay returned thanks for the many gifts, and expressed appreciation of the kind expressions regarding her. Musical items were contributed by Mrs. Burley, Miss Avery, and Miss Arthur. Mrs. Burley won an interesting guessing competition.