NGAHINAPOURI NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20513, 1 June 1938, Page 3

NGAHINAPOURI NEWS

FAREWELL AFTERNOON RESIDENTS HONOURED _ A pleasant function was held in the N’gahinapouri Hall recently, when a large number of the residents of the 1 district gathered to bid farewell to three settlers and their wives who ; have been resident in the district for a large number of years. The hall had been charmingly arranged with autumn flowers and foliage. Mr Neil Reid on behalf of those present, presented to Mr and Mrs Raley, who have lived in the district fer over twenty years, a fireside chair and a cushior as a token of esteem. Mr Raley suitably replied. Mr R. Thomas asked Mr and Mrs Sanders, who have also been resident in the district for twenty years to accept a dinner set and a cushion. Mr Stewart 'Reid presented Mr and Mrs Moore who have lived in the disj trie t for many years with a dinner set and a cushion. Mr Reid said their departure would be regretted. The settlers had shown their willingness to help the district in every way and he wished them success and happiness in their future homes. Mr Sanders suitably replied. Mr Moore was unable to be present. The guests-of-honour were accorded musical honours and later a delicious afternoon tea was served. Among those present were :—Mesdames W. Raley. \V. Sanders, L. Moore, Xeilson, Fitness, Richdale, A Bromwich, Neil Reid, J. McGregor, J. J. Ryburn, Pulman, L. Stringer, J. Clark, Holt (New Plymouth). Moss T. McCallum, B. Newdick, T. Nottingham, R. Thomas, \V. Reid, C. Baker. C. Reid, G. A. Mills, T. Wing, J. : cWhannel. Misses D. Vickers. M- Ra y, A. Mills, M. Nottingham, T. String M. Marcroft, L. Benton. D. Tudehop^. CROQUET CLUB CLOSING The closing day of the ladies' croquet club was held recently in perfect weather, when an enjoyable time was spent. During the afternoon the president, Mrs Neil, presented Mrs Sanders, one of the members who is leaving shortly to make her home at Takapuna, with a beautiful bowl. Mrs Reid also presented Mrs McGregor with a crystal va«e for her services as secretary. Afternoon tea brought the afternoon to a close. BRIDGE CLUB The annual meeting of the bridge club was held in the hall recently. It was decided to continue with the weekly evenings and the following committee was elected: secretary and treasurer, Mrs Neil Reid; committee, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs McCallum, Mr McCallum, Mr J. Smith, Mr G. Mills. Delegates were Mr Neil R«eid and Mr R. Thomas.