PERSONAL ITEMS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 April 1938, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

Miss Cock, of Pirinoa, will leave shortly on a trip to England. Mrs. S. V. Gooding, Essex Street, left yesterday on a visit to Auckland. Mrs W. F. Shepperd, of Pahiatua, is spending a month’s holiday in Matamata and Auckland. Miss Roma Drake, Auckland, is the guest of Miss Jocelyn Betts, “Flaxmoor,” Masterton. Mr and Mrs James Andrew and family, “lea,” will leave tomorrow to spend the Easter holidays at Paraparaumu Beach. Mrs B. P. Bunny and Miss Betty Bunny, Cole Street, w£o have been visiting the South Island, have returned to Masterton. Mr and Mrs N. F. Blundell, Gladstone, will leave tomorrow for Paraparaumu Beach, where they will spend a fortnight. A farewell gathering to Miss Olive Renall, Poro Poro, who will leave this week on the Maui Pomare on a holiday visit to Samoa, was held at the home of Mrs A. G. Corskie, Pownall Street, on Friday afternoon. The hostess for the afternoon were Mesdames Corskie and R. Sharp, Westmere. Miss Renall will be away for about six months. ’■

A very pleasant evening was held in the Clareville Hall on Saturday night, when the friends of Miss Mavis Kay extended to her a complimentary party on the eve of her approaching marriage. There was a large attendance, and a great number of beautiful and useful presents were received. At an interval in the proceedings, Mr Dan Jensen, who made a very capable M.C., called on Miss Kay to open the many parcels. Mr. Corlett returned thanks on behalf of Miss Kay. The gathering was entertained by Miss Kay, Mrs Turley and Mr A. Kay, who redered much appreciated items.

Miss Mavis Liverton, Rewanui, Masterton, who is shortly to be married to Mr E. O’Connor, was the guest of honour recently at a gift afternoon given by Mrs James Andrew, at her home, “lea,” Tinui. The drawing-room was gay with bowls of zinnias and bonfire salvias, and Mrs Andrew received her guests wearing a frock of floral georgette. Miss Liverton wore a navy and white dress and a navy hat, Mrs Liverton was in a brown silk dress and black halo hat. The first part, of the afternoon was devoted to games of an original and amusing nature, and after the serving of afternoon tea Miss Liverton was called upon to open the numerous parcels brought by her friends. Mrs Andrews, on behalf of those present, wished the guest of honour every happiness.