TIMARU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19064, 28 July 1927, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr and Mrs F. Washbourn (Grant's road) have returned from Nelson.

Mr and Mrs E. L. Jones (Christchurch) are visiting Timaru. Mrs G. T. Wilson is visiting the north.

Mrs F. J. Rolleston (Le Cren's terrace) has returned from "Wellington. Mr and Mrs „W. H. "White (Ihinedin) are visiting Timaru. Miss 0. Khouri (Wellington) is on a visit to Timaru. Miss N. Fenwick, who was the guest of Mrs Bond, returned) to Dunedin yesterday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bar net t (Dunedin) are visiting Timaru. Miss Rita Leeming left for Christchurch yesterday. Mrs M. Coughlan, jun., and her two sons (North Taieri, Mosgiel) are visiting Mrs T. W. Linch (Church street). Among those staying at the Grosveno? Hotel are: —Mr A. M. Robertson (Christchurch), Mr S. W. David (Christchurch), Mr A, Ashley Cooper (Wellington), Mr D. N. Anderson (Dunedin), Mr G. Hustad (Wellington), Mr W. E. Moyle (Geraldine), and Mr B. Dempster (Dunedin). Those staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel include: —Mrs Shacklock (Dunedin) and Mr N. A. Wallis (Christchurch). STAFF DANCE. Marston's Orchestra supplied the music for the annual staff danco of the Christchurch branch of Gordon and Gotchf (As'ia), Limited, which was held at Dixieland last night, and was attended by more than two hundred dancers. The members of the dance committee were Misses E. Powell (treasurer), H Ballantine, and P. Hoffmann, and Messrs .H. McDonald, T. Ritchie, J. Murray, G. S. Ellis, and J. K. Burtt The chaperons were Mrs P. Hock-, ley and Mrs G. Macdonald, and other ladies present were Mesdames D. M. Hill, B. Parsonage, D. Evans, A. W. Sellers, J. A. Booth (Sumner), George McGallan, R. H. Clark, L. W. Barwell, L. J. McDonald, W. Lucas, D. Timms, Misses Dallas. Radford, Meg Grigor,' Georgina Legge, Melva Barson, Evelyn Barson, Huia Jenkins, Emily Breitmeyer, Hazel Ricketts, Hazel Macfarlane, R. Gyde, Eunice Weakley, Edna Mitchell, Agnes Cecil, M. Bopker, Freda Robertson. Beth Burrell, Gladys Bateman, Dorothy Serine, Winnie Milton, Florence Haworth, Thelma Newman, Iris Donovan, Audrey Milnes, Dulcie Hooker, E. Crosbie, Vina Jack, Rita Grammer, Daphne Laby, I. Chesterton, F. Bayliss, D. "Wooledge, M. Galder, Nellie Howman, Thelma Bates, Belle le Compte, Rita Fox, Rita Clark, E. Pennells, M. Wright, H. Ballantine, Phyllis Mann, Thelma Barrow, Vera Hines, E. Rees, Mabel McLean, Vera Matthews, Anita Henderson, Cynthia Wood, E. Christiansen, Ruby Jacobs, Koa Fergusson, Myrtle Gray, Phyllis Hoffman, B. Bell, Iris Cook, M. Bell, A. Ritchie, Myrtle Costelloe, Daphne Wade, Muriel Thiele, IHemptalk, Ella Pratt, D. Compton, W.. Davifes, D. Burrell, Norah Joyce, Hilda Tippett, Joan Wicks, Gladys Fyfe, Isabel Coote." Mona Dale, Pearl Black, Myrtle Cordner, Mina Austin. Peggy Clowes, Vera Bloor, Muriel Nortontaylor, Linda Bloor, Gertrude Eaton. M. Mallouk. Peggv Dean, Winnie Watson, V. Bedford, J. Temm, Olive Wing, Maise McLennan, Gladys Weavers, Eileen Donaldson, Clare Bowden, Daphne Dyer, Freda Hal ford, Ivy Smith, P. Hoggan, Hazel' Thompson. A MUSICAL PARTY. That one j*pod turn deserves another is the firm belief'of the local branch of the Victoria League, and its members delight in giving practical proof of the faith that is in them. During recent years many .of the League's members who have visited England have received great kindness and hospitality from the officials of the League in London. Mrs A. D. Houston, who recently returned from England, suggested that, in appreciation, the local branch might send a small monetary donation to the London office, the location of which has recently been changed, entailing much expense.

Mrs Houston's suggestion was favourably received by the committee, who decided to give a musical party. . This was held yesterday afternoon in Jellicoe Hall, each guest bringing a contribution towards the funds of the London office.

Undaunted by the weather, about two hundred members attended, and were welcomed by the president, Mrs Deans. The following excellent musical programme, arranged by Mrs Wilding and Dr. Crooke, was greatly enjoyed:— Piano, Yalse A Flat (Moszkowski), Dr. Crooke; songs, "Damon" (Max Strange) and "The Market" (Molly Carew), Miss May Andrew; 'cello, "Berceuse" (Jarqfelt), Miss .Cooper; song, "An Empress Am I," from "Manon" (Maissenet), Madame Gower-Burns; duet for two pianos, Rondo, os. 73 (Chopin), Mrs Wilding and Dr. Crooke; songs, "Sapere Vorresti," from "Masque Bal" (Verdi), and "Sing, Joyous Bird" (Montague Phillips), Mrs Chennells; songs, "Sea Fever" (John Ireland)' and "Linden Lea" (Vaughan Williams), Dr. Stanley Foster; song, "Hush, My Little One" (Bevini), Madame Gower-Burns; violin, "First Movement from E Minor Concerto," with orchestral accompaniment, (Mendelssohn),' Mr R. Loughnan and Mrs Wilding. At a suitable interval in the programme tea was served.

Before the guests dispersed, Sirs Chilton proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Wilding, Dr. Crooke, and the other performers, and announced that the financial result of the entertainment was £26, with the prospect of further sums from those who were prevented by the weather from attend-, ing the pleasant gathering.

At the Kashmiri Cabaret at the Art Gallery on Saturday evening new and entertaining songs will be rendered by Mr David McGill. A special novelty dance has also been arranged to add to the enjoyment of the dancers. Les Grummitt's orchestra will provide the dance music.

Children who refuse milk and favour pickles and other vinegary foods are more likely to suffer from rheumatic fever.

WEDDINGS. . SMITH—OWEN. At the residence of Mr V. G. Peters, Mount Pleasant, a wedding was quietly celebrated recently, when Miss Nancy Owen, eldest daughter of Mr T. Owen, of Wolverhampton, England, was married to Mr A; G. Smith, eldest son of the Rev. E. E. Smith, of Spreydon. The bridegroom's father officiated at the ceremony. . The bride was given away by Mr v. C. -Peters. She wore a dainty silk frock of duck-egg-blue, trimmed with pale amber, and an amber crinoline straw hat, her bouquet being of freesias and azaleas. Her sister, Miss Marion Owen, who attended as maid, wore a frock of deep amethyst crepe de chine, with hat to tone. Mr Frank Smith, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mrs Peters, who was wearing a smart jade-green dress and pale grey hat, afterwards entertained the guests at a very enjoyable reception. Mr and Mrs A. Smith left, later en route for Auckland, where they will take up residence. BARTON—KERR. The wedding of Miss Aileen Ken", daughter of Mrs M. Kerr, Christchurch, ' and Mr Walter Barton, of Croydon, Surrey, took place at St. Stephen's Church, Thornton Heath, Surrey, England, on June 6th. The 'Rev. J. Edwards officiated. The bride, who has many friends in Christchurch, wore a charming frock of beautiful old French lace, slightly pouched at the low waist-line and mounted on ivory satin. . The skirt was full, and the sleeves fell in points over the hands. Her veil of fine silk net was secured by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of I beautiful arum lilies. I Her bridesmaid, Miss Beatrice Barton, sister to the bridegroom, wore a dainty frock of powder blue georgette, I and a large black picture hat. Her ! bouquet was of pink carnations. The I honeymoon was spent in the neighbourI hood of Bath.

ODDFELLOWS' BALL AT WAIKARI

the members of the Loyal Waikari Lodge, M.TJ., 1.0.0. F., recently held their annual ball, which proved a most successful function. The hall was decorated with the lodge colours, carried out by the Social Committee and members of the Lfldge, with the able assistance of Mr Kennard. Spirited music was supplied by the Sefton Jazz Orchestra, extras being played by Miss Phipps and the Misses Dalzell, and a splendid supper was provided. Bros A. Woodall and 0. James acted as Masters of Ceremonies, and the errand march was led by Sister Galf'X and Bro. G. Honeybone. The following officers were present: —Sister fiSv, D.G.M. Bro. J. Boyce (Amberlev) Bro. F. Keppler, JP.G.N.G. TRro E Trounce. V.G Bro. Ted Smith, sq* Bro A. Woodail, E.S. Bro. 0. Tomw Bros. L. Smith, D. Keppler, F Duffy G Timms, D. Mueller, J. Lrß/Norton. J. Smiih, T. Carlyle, J- Carlyle (Swannanoa), and R. Trounce.

Others present wereHesdamea B. L. iUo wore mauve georgette; J. Gibb ni'eger-browu georgette; Withers eau j -1 maroeaiti: Perham, turquoise fuji; I 6 S crene de chine; R. B. JohnBarty, u * n( j i ace; a. Allan, blue eton, j lue ,; q J Miller, blue taffeta K. Matson, black lafwith bead jj Gorriet black fc , a; blacky iieson (Xeithfield), L ' rt£ fnlk eato; J. Hutton, cherry satin oorai pink Honevbone, blue crepe de marocam; T. ' B (Amberley), SIS 1 M " k

lace; . Misses Sueio Kelly (Chnstchurch), mauve crepe de chine; .Kitty Constance, mauve satin marpcain; Edna Bums, pink 'orepe de chine; U Mowatfc, blue eatin; A. Honeybone (Cheviot), pale pink crepe de,-chine; M. Brown, peacock blue velvet; A. Brown, black velvet; Mona Honeybone, pale blue georgette; M. Carlyle, pink crepe de chine;- V;-Atkinson (Ashburton\ black georgette; E. Hooper (Culverden), piuk shot taffeta; K. Butler, jade green taiTeta; M. Butler, black crepe. de chine; K. Keppler, mauve orepe de chine; A. Johnston; E. Dalaell, apricot taffeta; M. DaJzcll, cerise taffeta; E. Lowe, blue taffeta and overlace; G. Marsh (Ambariey), cyclamen georgette; P. Kennard, pink georgette, silver beads, and sequins; Jean Macßae, brown crepe de chine; D. Galletly, grcej l crepe de chin© G. Gatherwood, green niarocain; E. Willis, blue, georgette and gold lace; Ivy Slocombe, pink georgette; A. Keppler, pale green faconne; A. Blakely, blue taffeta, pink trimming; E. Bailey, mauve satin; McNeill (Oamaru), black bead- | ed orepe de chine; Wilson; I. Carlyle, apricot shot taffeta; L, Phipps, vieux rose niarocain; A. Pope (Christchurch), cyclamen georgette; M. Wilson, white and silver frock; E. Manning, blue taffeta and georgette ; Knight; Mclnnes. (Oust), gold taffeta; M. Judson, apple green satin and radium lace; A. Crean, pink georgette; I. Connop, blue silk; Messrs K. Matson, H. Scott, Dr. Millar, B. L. Blunden, J.. Lowe, R. B. Johnston, A. Lowe, C. Churchill, A. Dalzell (Woodgrove), H. D. Allen, C. H. Withers, A. Sykes, F. Anderson, W. MacRae, A. Haesel, C. Golding «(Waipara), R. Love, G. Traill (Leithfield), G. Blakely, T. Crane, J. Gibb, A. Bailey, Rivers, T. Anderson, L. Honeybone, J, Gordon, P. Perhani, 0. Whiting,' L.' Manning, K. Campbell, W. Jamieson (Leithfield), J. Smith, R. Martin, H. Norris, P. Richards, E. Dobbin (Ckriatchurch), R. H. Smith (Christchurch), L. Moorehouse, Roy Ringdale, A. Jamieson (Baicaim), H. Bordoman (Christchurch), N. Stevenson, R. Atkinson, J. Dwyer, and many others. SHORT STORIES BY GIRLS. How many girls are there who know they could write short stories if they only knew the art of narrative? The special short story-writing course of the I.C.S. will, by mail, teach you the whole art of writing short stories. Enquiry puts you nnder no obligation. Write to-day to P.O. Box 26, Te Aro G., Wellington. —g