KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 960, 1 May 1930, Page 4

KING COUNTRY JOTTINGS

The Taumarunui Bowling and Croquet Clubs conducted a ■well-pat-ronised bridge and *‘soo’' evening in the Foresters’ Hall, in aid of the club funds. Mrs. Managh and Mr. N. Todd were successful in the bridge tournament, and Mrs. Maud and Mr. F. Logan won the “500.” Toward the conclusion of the evening, the president of the Bowling Club, Mr. M. Mattar, presented the prizes to the winners.

Mr. J. B. Hostick, who has been for some time in charge of the Taringamotu School, has been transferred to the Te Aroha district. Mr. F. H. P. Rodgers, of the Taumarunui District High School staff, has been promoted to the position of headmaster at Taringamotu.

With the object of raising further funds to purchase sports material for the children of the Raurimu School, a number of women conducted a

“Paddy’s Market,” with excellent results. The public responded generously.

The recently-elected new commitlee consisted of Mr. Henderson, chairman, Mrs. Shearman, Mr. NcNamara, Mr. Sheahan, Mr. Kendall.

For the first time in the history of the returned soldiers of the Taumarunui district, the Royal Nursing Division was represented at the annual reunion. The representatives present were Miss M. O’Connor, matron of the Taumarunui Hospital, and Miss Smales, district nurse. Both saw service during •.he war. In proposing a toast in honour of the sister guests, Mr. H. Seddon Hills, said the evening w r ould be incomplete without them, and maintained that it was unnecessary to relate the importance of the Nursing Division’s work in the war. Sister O’Connor, in reply, expressed their pleasure at being present.

At the Ngapuke Hall, Taringamotu, Mr. and Mrs. R. Baines entertained the staff of the Pukuweka Sawmill, prior to the departure of Mrs. Baines for an oxtei /. d holiday in England. The guests surprised their hostess, when they asked her to accept a beautiful travelling rug as a mark of her popularity with them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Baines were given a great reception, and Mrs. Baines will carry with her the residents’ best wishes for a pleasant holiday and a safe return.

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kenderdine. Taumarunui. a large number of friends gathered to bid farewell to Mrs. Bell, who is taking up her future residence in Auckland. Bridge and “500” were played, Mrs. G. E. Manson and Mr. W. Melrose winning the former, and Miss Reid the latter. Enjoyable items were given by Mrs, Bell, Miss Reid and Mrs. Campbell. On behalf of the gathering, Mr. N. A. Winter asked Mrs. Bell to accept a gift, and wished her good luck and prosperity in the future. Mr. G. E. Manson responded on behalf of his daughter, and thanked everj-one for their great kindness. After supper the company enjoyed dancing till a late hour.