Lae Social Notes.

From Our Own Correspondent.

LAE, Sep. 8.

A little round of gaiety for Lae commenced on July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Haynes called together their friends and neighbours for a social party. The evening was pleasantly em ployed in dancing, singing and competitions and, although it was pouring with rain, the spirit of the party was not damped. Lae now being the proud possessor of numerous motor cars and plenty of volunteer drivers, guests were con veyed to the party in quite a dry condition.

A very dainty supper was served about 11 p.m.

On August 6 the scene of festivity was Mr. and Mrs. Eekhoff’s new residence and took the form of a fancy dress dance. Mrs. Innes, of Salamaua, being a guest of Mrs. Eekhoff for a few days, lent her talent and wit and the whole affair was voted a huge success. A great number of friends were going on leave by the next boat and the party was really to wish them “bon voyage” and a safe return. Amongst those going on leave were Messrs. Gordon Eek hoff, Ossie Priebe, Ted Priebe, Grabowsky, Gray and Bush. First prize for lady’s fancy dress was awarded to Mrs. Gurney, who was a “Lady Pirate”: second prize to Mrs. Innes, as a “bold buccaneeress. ” Both ladies looked charming in their costumes and well earned their awards.

The first prize for gentlemen went to Mr. G.

R. Simpson, as “Nero,” and second prize to Mr.

Haynes as "Harold Lloyd.” Dancing was the chief form of amusement. Supper was served at a late hour, and the usual toasts were fol lowed by community singing.

Another jolly evening was spent on Saturday, August 20, when the host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. R. Gurney. The party was in honour of Mrs. Gurney’s 21st birthday. Guests in cluded Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Wau) Mr. and Mrs. Bowan Jones (Wau) and Mrs. Jukes—some of whom arrived during the day by ’plane.

Dancing was kept going with a fine swing, and there was not a dull moment. After supper, Mrs. Gurney was presented with a huge key— being the proverbial ‘key of the door” which is available when one is 21. This ceremony was followed by the cutting of a very fine two-tier cake, decorated with 21 candles, and ornamented with a model Junker made especially for the occasion by one of the Guinea Airways’ staff.