Bunnythorpe

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7277, 3 October 1933, Page 5

Bunnythorpe

From Our Own Correspondent. On Friday afternoon a field day was hold at the Bunnythorpe school. Besides the school children there was a good attendance of settlers. A demonstration and lecture on a dairy cow and calf was given by Mr. H. J. Lancaster. Air. R. H. Meade spoke on stock diseases, etc., and Air. R. P. Connell spoke on pasture management and feeding of cattle. Air. A. A. O'Donnell, chairman of the school committee, expressed the thanks of the settlers to the speakers, and the afternoon concluded with afternoon tea.

The Drama Club held a successful dance on Friday evening. The ladies had spared no pains to make the arrangements complete and as there was a large attendance their efforts were crowned with success. A Monte Carlo was won by Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, and a spot waltz by Mr. Rupston and Miss Beamy. On this occasion a waltzing competition was introduced, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes proving themselves to be the champions. The music, which comprised mostly oldlimc numbers, was supplied by a city orchestra, and after supper had been served extras were played by Mrs. L. Raikes and another. As M.C., Mr. J. Baker capably controlled the floor. A number of young people gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Cameron on Friday evening to join in celebrating the comlng-of-age of their son, Robert Bruce. The dining room, which was the scene of the major of the evening's activities, was gaily decorated with ■ coloured balloons and streamers, sprays of lycopodium and flowers. Mrs. Cameron met the guests as they arrived. Her evening dress was of navy blue satin beaute with ecru lace. Mrs. Cameron s mother, Mrs. Walton, of Wellington, was also present wearing navy blue chamalaine. The evening was spent merrily with games, community singing and dancing. Supper was the main feature. The table coverings were linen and crochet made by the guest of honour s grandmother, Mrs. Cameron, of Christchurch. The centre of the mam table was occupied by the birthday cake, a beautiful double-decker, made by Miss L. Stent, of Ohingalti, and decorated by Mrs, Coman. On top of the cake rested the “key of the door” surrounded by 21 candles. After the cake had been cut and each had tasted it, Mr. Cameron expressed best, wishes to Ills son and presented him with the key. To these remarks the guest of honour made a fitting reply and thanked the visitors for thenattendance and kindly expressions. Aftei supper the merriment of the continued until the early hours. Those present were Mrs. J. Jarrett, navy blue satin and georgette; Misses G. Scheldt, pale green organdie; P. Barlow (Hamilton), royal blue satin; B. Tulloch, floral satin; L. Stent (Ohingalti), lime saun. B Stent (Ogingaiti), flame lace and georgette; Messrs R. Mitchell, R. Cleiely, A. Hill J Jarrett, H. Butler (Feilding), G. Grant, I. Waugh, W. Waugh, A. Tulloch, A O’Donnell and A. Clark. ■ Mies F.'Barlow, of Hamilton, spent■ th week-end as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J 'Mi°sses d L. and J. Stent are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Cameion.