WHAKARONGO

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 13, 13 December 1932, Page 4

WHAKARONGO

(From Our Own Correspondent.) WHAKARONGO, Dee. 12. On Friday evening the ehildren’s party and Christmas tree, given by the Wiiakarongo Women’s Institute, was held in the ha lh There was a splendid attendance of children and adults. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers and the Christmas tree looked very pretty with its brunches hung with presents and balloons. Messrs J. llomley and A. J. Harvey each acted as Father Christmas and caused much amusement in their costumes. As there were no chimneys for them to conic down it was necessary to use the windows. The children became very excited at the sight of them entering and still more so when they were all given presents off HTe tree. Prior to this Mesdames Prince (presidents), Olsen (secretary) and Miss Speedy (treasurer) were made the recipients of gifts given by the members of tho Women's Institute in recognition of tho good work they had done in connection with the institute. The children were provided with ice creams and balloons. Items were then given by some of tho school children, the programme being as follows : Chariots, juniors; pianoforte solo. Master G. Spall; recitations, Lena Knudsen, Lilly Stewart, Grace Hodgson, Elsie Harvey; recitation, Dulcie Prince; song. Joy McSaviney; recitation, Margaret Dawson; pianoforte solo, Albert Harvey; recitation, Nola Prince; recitations, Victor Harvey, Albert McC'ool, Teddy Hodgson; “Little Playmates,’’ juniors; song, D. and N. Prince; recitation, Hazel Ilarrowfield; pianoforte solo, Master J. Spall; recite-

tion, Frank Rout. A novel and very pretty item was rendered by Miss Conn .. ...j Miss D. B arenberg, a mandolin gu tho programme supper was served, being provided by tho ladies of the distuct. Hi floor was then cleared and dancing was indulged 3 in until . late hour The music was supplied by Mrs l ye, Miss . and Mr J. Rotnlcy jaccordeon). Mr U. Romley acted as M.G. rffi i Farmers are haymaking under difhcu ties this year owing to the severe gale and vet weather. It is to be remarked upon that for the past seven weeks it lias been wet every week-end. The weather is also unfavourable for tennis and consequently the Whakarongo Club have not yet had much practice. li e silver buttons donated to the club by Mis Sly are to bo played for again this season and are at present held by Miss O’Brien and 11. Gore. there is also to be a trophy again this season for the player who puts in the most challenges.