PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 June 1942, Page 4

PIRINOA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a fair attendance at the euchre party and dance held on Saturday evening under auspices of the Women’s Institute. The euchre prizes were won as follows: Ladies, Mrs W. Taylor 1, Mrs Spicer 2; men, Mr S. Antony 1, Mr W. Taylor 2. Mrs McKenzie was the winner of the dinner and Miss Judith Spicer won the chocolates. Miss Rose Pool and Mr M. Te Whaiti won the Monte Carlo dance. Mr S. Thomas was an efficient M.C. The dance, music was supplied by a local orchestra. A presentation was made during the evening to Miss J. Scrimegour. Mrs F. Lovegrove, who made the presentation, referred to the regret felt by the residents at the departure of Miss Scrimegour, who had lived in Pirinoa for the past four years.. He referred to the active part Miss Scrimegour had taken in the various social gatherings in the district and to the splendid work she had rendered as a member and later as president of the local Women’s Institute. She had rendered excellent service for the local Patriotic Society and her place in the community would be hard to fill. Miss Scrimegour was presented, on behalf of the Women’s Institute, with a handbag and with a monetary gift by the residents of the district. The recipient feelingly responded.

Personal Items. Mr and Mrs McLean are the guests of Mr and Mrs L. Mcllwraith, Kaiwaru. Mrs Minncher, Wellington, was the guest of Miss McDougall for a few days. Mr and Mrs E. Taurau are visiting relatives in Wanganui. Seamen R. Te Whaiti and T. Tewiata have left on their return to Auckland. Mrs J. Carter has returned from Masterton. Mr Ben Roberts. M.P.. accompanied by Mr A. B. Martin, chairman of the Featherston County Council, was in the district on Friday inspecting the damage caused by the earthquake. The Earthquake. The Ruamahanga River at the Lower Valley bridge subsided some feet on the morning after the earthquake. In some parts of this district there were localities between the badly effected areas which escaped with only minor damage. Tanks burst and stands collapsed in several places and those who rely mostly on tanks for household supplies and other requirements are finding the position serious. Essential chimneys are being temporarily repaired to enable householders to cook meals. Some are availing themselves of the fine weather and cooking outside. Earth tremors are still being felt in this locality.