Entertains At Rabaul
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J. A. Carpenter
From Our Own Correspondent.
Rabaul, May 27.
WHENEVER Mr. J. A. Carpenter, director of W. R. Carpenter and Co., visits Rabaul, he invariably winds up his holiday by staging a sumptuous dinner party, intermingled with gay dancing.
His last visit was no exception, and prior to leaving on the Macdhui, a most successful dinner party was held at “The Palms” on May 23, when General and Mrs. McNicoll were present, as well as heads of various Government departments, and about 50 private residents, including Mr. and Mrs.
B. W. Costello (of Gire Gire), Mr. and Mrs. F. O.
Greenwood and the Hon. J. C. Mullaly, M.L.C., and Mrs. Mullaly.
In the hands of Mr. Mullaly was placed the toast of “Our Host,” and in a few well-chosen words, he expressed the appreciation of those present of the wonderful hospitality shown by Mr. J. A. Carpenter. Occasions such as these, said Mr.
Mullaly, were particularly necessary in this Territory for they brought people together and fostered that “get together” spirit, so essential in new countries.
In reply Mr. J. A. Carpenter thanked his guests for the kind manner in which they had drunk the toast and emphasised the need for greater hospitality throughout the whole world, to overcome many of our present-day problems.