TIMAKU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19056, 19 July 1927, Page 2

TIMAKU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

. Mrs E..J. le Cren-(Evans street) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs Grant (Christchurch) is. visiting iiig limaru. ~ Mrs P. W. Rule (Timaru) is visiting the south. * ■ Mrs and Miss Bond (Claremont) have returned from Christchurch. Dr. and Mrs Unwin (Church street) returned from Christchurch yesterday. Miss G. Andrews (Wai-iti road) returned from. Dunedin yesterday. Mr and Mrs Peter (Mt. Somers), who have been visiting Timaru, returned home yesterday. • Mrs Bruce (Burke's Pass) arrived at the Hydro, yesterday on a visit to Timaru.

Mr Hobbs and Mr Steward (Christchurch), who have been visiting Timaru,' returned home yesterday. - Mr W. T, Werry (Wanganui) returned home yesterday, after a short holiday in Timaru. Among those staying at the Grosvenor Hotel are:—Mrs M. Thompson (Christchurch), Mr C. G. de C. Drury (Ashburton), Mr M. J. Thompson (Dunedin), Mr F. Barrett (Dunedin), Mr J. B. Park.(Cliristchurch),-Mr R. T. Duthrie (Dunedin), and Mr W.M. Egglistone (Christchurch)'.

LATE MRS W. CONGREVE. ' There passed away on Tuesday last, at her late residence in Clissold street, Merivale, Mrs W. Congrave, wife of William Congreve, late ironmonger, of Christchurch, Mrs Congrefve was born in Lincolnshire, England, 70 years ago, and came, 34 years ago, with her husband and young family, to Christchurch, where they have since resided. Among those left to mourn their loss are her husband, four sons, and three daughters. ■ The interment took place at Bromley Cemetery, the service being conducted by Rev. I. Sarginson. Therewas a large attendance of mourners, and the many wreaths indicated "the high esteem in which the deceased lady was held. Wreaths were sent by her family, Mr W. Congreve, Nellie, Ciss, Alex., and Stan. (Timaru), Fred and May (Greymouth), Trix and Bert, Jessie, Albert, and the girls (Hawera), and Olive and Bill, and by ministers and deacons Trinity Church, members of Tennyson street Church, Trinity Church ladies,• Mr and Mrs J. Wear, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Crawshaw, Mr and Mrs J. Cross and family, Mrs Huffadine, Mr and Mrs F. Congreve J and family (England), Mrs Barrell land family, Mr and Mrs R. Jennings, | Mr and Mrs -R. Smith and family, manager and staff Ashby, Bergh and i Co. (Greymouth), Mir C. Beach, | United Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club, Sister Garner, Mrs Wickenden, Mr and Mrs E. J. Ruddick, Mrs R. M. Lovell-Smith,- Misses Williams, Mrs Harris, Lily and Walter, Mr Simpson, Nurse Taylor, Mr W. Bull, staff Briscoe and Co., Messrs Wilkinson Bros., Mr Noble and Charlie (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Summers, Messrs Wilkinson Bros., Ltd., Mrs Walter Hill and family, Christchurch Hardware Association, Messrs and Misses Irons (Wellington), directors and staff Ash'by, Bergh and Co., Mr and Mrs F. T. Boyce, Messrs P. Graham and Sons, Mr and Mrs H. Baker, and Eric and Ruth.

BALL AT LAURISTON. To raise funds for St. George's Hospital (Christchurch) a successful dance was held in Mr C. Rushton's granary, Sherwood,, on Thursday. A large gathering was present, visitors coming from Ashburton, Winchmore, Barrhill,' and the surrounding districts, and the hospital funds should benefit considerably. The granary had been elaborately decorated for the occasion with vari-coloured .streamers, while large paper roses .were suspended from the ceiling. Masses of greenery' and tcitois adorned the wafis' and riiade' an effective setting. The arrangements were ii> the Lands of a large'committee, who spared no pains to make the function a success. Spirited music was played by Reg. Smith's Orchestra (Ashburton) and was greatly appreciated by all. .. During an interval the Misses B. and G. Richards contributed humorous sketches and songs, while Master Ireland gave recitations. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Webb and Mr Donaldson. A dainty supper was handed round. A sale of home-m&de sweets and cakes was made during the evening. The duties of M.C. were carried out efficiently by Messrs H. Crothers and R. Maidens. At. the close of the dance Mr H. J Crothers thanked all those who had given assistance, especially Mr Rushton for the use of the granary.

Among those present were: Mesdames A. T. Maidens, who wore satin marooain; H. J Crothers, wine, marocain triinmed with fawn- georgette; W. E. Smith, navy and royal blue satin; Gimeon, blue velvet; C. Goodwin, parma repp; W. Anderson, blue velvet; F. Cork, brown repp; A. V. Richards, rose repp; J. Clinton, grey marocain; W. Osman (Ashburton), amethyst crope de chine; W. Dalzell, bine marocain; S. Lemon, black marocain; relieved with white; R. Rolleston, grey velvet;. Rushton, sen. grey marocain with touches of black; W. MoPhail, brown satin; J. Jacobs, navy crepe de chine; W. Goodwin, brown velvet with pink trimminga; Gibson, • pink marocain; Musob Bertha Kichards, pink taffeta; I ft. M. Gemmell, rose velvet. Amy Hooper, ''mauve taffeta and cream georgette; Ivy Hcod, wine brepe de chine; Eileen Magson, grey crepe de chine; Barbara Donaldson, jade green georgette with silver.trimmings; A. White (Ashburton), apricot taffeta; Olive t ßichards, blue taffeta; Edith Maidens, vieux rose crepe de chine; Doris Norrish (Ashburton), green georgette; Eileen Maidens, pink crepe de chine; Evelyn Vesty (Ashburton), blue taffeta; Elsie Richards, rose, crepe de chine; Margaret Goodwin, pink' georgette and silver tissue; D. Kennedy, cream 'lace; Grace Richards, red crepe de chine with silver trimmings; Molly Dennehy (Ashburton), pink net with floral trimmings; C. Donaldson, flame crepe de chine; Winnie Goodwin, lavender georgette; E. Burrowes, cyclamen georgette and cream lace; F. Crozier, foxglove crepe de chine; A. Magson, apricot silk; Gertie Fagan, kingfisher satin; May Letham, primrose crepe do chine;-Lena Letham, sea green crepe de chine; Rita Jacobs, amber crepe de chine; Jocelyn Webb, sea green crepe de chine and silver lace; Elsie, Cretney, rose pink silk; Myrtle Goodwin, blue marocain and gold lace; Clarice -Maidens, pink Batin; Eileen McNeill, pink silk; Marjorie Lemon, tomato red-velvet; Coretta McPhail, shot taffeta; Jean Letham, cream fugi.

AN OFFICE MYSTERY, A SECRET OF THE BOTTLE. The accountant ~of a prominent Christchurch warehouse became rather curious the other day when he espied a member of his staff hastily slip a bottle into his pocket. He went back to his sanctum, but decided to make a hasty visit shortly afterwards, when he discovered the clerk taking another "swig" from the bottle. The employee became a little embarrassed when questioned as to what he was drinking, but the accountant only smiled when he discovered that the "crime" consisted in the clerk taking a dose of Baxter's Lung Preserver to ward off a cold. t The senior man commended the clerk on his good sense in taking precautions, but explained to him that he should not have been so secretive about it. •

Baxter's Lung Preserver is not only a splendid cough and cold remedy, but it has unique tonic properties that help to build up the system. "Baxter's" routs the most stubborn chest cold or hacking cough in record time. You can get a generous-sized bottle of "Baxter's" for 2s 6d, or the more economical family siee at 4s 6d. —5