AMBERLEY HOUSE.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19133, 17 October 1927, Page 2

AMBERLEY HOUSE.

GIRLS' COLLEGE SPORTS. Great excitement prevailed at Amberley College" on Saturday afternoon, when tho pupils spent a joyous time greeting parents, welcoming friends, and taking an active part in the programme- of sports, round which much interest centred. The various events were keenly contested, and all went merrily until the' last race, which was marred by a sharp shower. Tea was dispensed on the beautiful sheltered lawns, from which the visitors enjoyed a glorious view or hills and sea. At the conclusion'of the programme, the fortunate winners were congratulated by Mrs Gordon Fulton, who presented the prizes. Amongst those present were: Mrs H. D. Acland and Miss Acland, Mr and Mrs 1. Andrew, Mr and Mrs Bates, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mr Gerald Anderson Miss isobel Tun-ell, Mr Georgo Turrolt,' Mrs Cecil Ollivier, Mr and Mrs Irving Carney, Mr and Mrs E. JChennells. Mrs A. E. Cooper, Miss Vera Davidson, Mrs J. Carter, Mr and Mrs E. J. Corduer, the Rev. and Mrs E. C. Crosse. Mr and Mrs F. Courage, Mr W. Davidson, Mr R. Davidson, Mr and Mrs John Deans, Mr and Mrs A. E. Flower, Mr and Mrs A. A. McKellar, Mr and Mrs Trevor Foster, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Grey, Mr and Mrs A. J. "Dunn, Miss Bull, Miss Wright, Mr J. Guthrie, Mrs H. H. Wauc-hop, Mrs Edmund Harper, Miss Henderson, Mr A. Joseph, Mrs J. Knights, Miss P. Lance, Mrs J. le Crcn, Mr and Miss Meßae, Mr and Mrs J. Haling,- Miss Haling, Mrs Percy Overton, Mr and Mrs Patterson, Miss Patterson, Mr and Mrs W. Raymond and Miss D. Raymond (Timaru), Dr. and Mrs Stevenson, Miss M. Stevenson, Miss Betty Overton, Miss P-WyiiH-Wil!iams, Br. and Mrs Resteil Thomas, Misses Thomas, Dr. and Mrt J. T. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A. JTutton, Mr J. J. .Tfewin. Dr. and Mrs Umvin (Timaru), Mrs "Wolff, Miss M. Irwin. Miss K. Brown, and Miss Hannah.

The senior championship was won by M. Andrew with 21 points, and P. Courage was runner-up with 23 points. Both these girls put up good perforrnancss, and the issue, was in doubt until the final event. J. Stevenson won tho junior championship with 19 points, and J. Studholmo was run-ner-up with 14 points. , ' Following is the prize list:— Egg and spoon race (open): P. Unwin 1, K. Westenra, 2. Junior Jong jump (cup event): J. Stevenson 1, P. Courage 2. Distance, lift s£in. 100 yds, open (Miss P. Wyim-Williams'e cup): D. Roberts 1, R. Trolove 2. Throwing ' cricket ball (cup event): 11. Andrew 1, J". Studholme 2. Distance, 47yds Ift (a record). 80yds junior cup: J. Stevenson' 1, P. Courage 2. Time, 12sec (a resold). 80yds senior cup (Watson and Co.'b cup): M. Andrew 1, J. Studholmo 2. Time, 11 2-sseo. Third form race: M. Pulton 1, S. , Courage 2, P. Knighta 3. Throwing the cricket ball, junior cup: J. Stevenson 1, P. Courage 2. Distance, 35yds lft. Long jump, senior cup (Mrs Westenra's cup): M. Andrew 1, J. Studholme 2. Distance, 12ft 3iin. Book on head race, open: K. Westenra 1, P. Brewer 2. High jump, junior cup (Mrs Courage's cup): J. Stevenson and P. Courage (equal) 1. Height, 3ft lOlin. . Goal-throwing, open: J. Davidson and P. Brewer (equal) 1. High jump, senior cup (Mr H. Ensor's cup): M. Harper 1, J. Overton 2. Height, 4ft OJin. 150 yds, junior cup (Mr G. B. Starky's • cup): P. Courage 1, M. Turner 2. Time, 21scc (a record). 60yds walk, senior cup: J. Overton 1. Time, 12 2-ssec (a record). 50yds walk, junior cup: P. Courage 1, J. Stevenson 2. Time, 10 Sfosec (a record). 220 yds senior cup (Mr J. dialing's cup): J Studholme 1, M. Andrew 2. Skipping race, open: M. Cooper 1, J. Studtiolme 2. Threelegged race, open: P. Courage and J. Stevenson 1. Committee race: K. Westenra 1, M. Andrew 2. Sack race, open: P. Carney 1. Potato race, open: M. Andrew I."M. Cooper 2, A. Tutton 3.' Obstaclo race, •!? mo , r3 , : K. Smith 1, A. McLeaJi 2; seniors, 1). Roberts 1, L. Davidson 2. Consolation race: Xy Wolf 1. Inter-form relay race: iorm.IV.A. Old girls' race: P.i:Wynn-Wil-"M"s 1. Father's' and mothers' race: Mr and Mrs Courage 1. Mistresses' relay: Miss lung-Church's team 1.

WINTER GARDEN CABARET.

There was a large attendance o£ patrons and visitors to the City at the Winter. Gar' deji Cabaret on; Saturday.. The supper tables were daintily decorated with anemones and spring blossom. The courtyard lounge, with its van-coloured lights, was decorated with ferns, palms, and . shrubs. An entertaining item was given by Miss .Bessie Macdonald's Tiny Tots, who Matured "It All Depends on You," Baby Pat Gregory being the soloist. Music, which was broadcast, was supplied by Bailey's Jazz Band.

Amongst those present were:—Capt. and Tv ia I* ,?., -P. Manning (Adelaide), Mr and Mrs F. Hall (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. S. Guthrie, Mr and Mrs H. Wauchop, Mr and Mrs A. Hassell, Mr and Mrs Lance Jewell. Mr and Mrs H. C. Perrin, Mr. and Mrs' W. A. Caldwell, Mr and Mrs J. H. Richards, Mr and Mrs W. J. Kingsland, Mr and Mrs P. Harle, Mr and Mrs C. H. Shepherd, Mr and Mrs L. Ohatfield, Mr and Mrs L. Brown (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. L. Carrington, Mr, and Mrs. T. G. Fox, Mr and Mrs G. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs C. J. Robinson, Mr and Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, Mr and Mrs J. Rex, Mr and Mrs R. A. Batstone, Mr and Mrs J. Thompson, Mr and Mrs P. S. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Robt. Bryan, Mr and Mrs 0. It. Johnston, Mr and Mrs H. Rattray, Mr and Airs W. E. Clarke, Mr and Mrs H. G. Reeves, Mr and Mrs A. W. Crichton, Mrs Claude Piper, Mrs Arthur Duthie (Westport), Mr and Mrs H. J. Cummins, Mrs Sinclair, Mr and Mr 3 G. W. Parry, Mr and Mrs W. Maxwell, Mr and Mrs Boyd, Mr and Mrs H. Treseder, Mr and Mrs McOlure, Mr and Mrs L. Morgan, Mr and Mrs Carlisle (Wellington), Mr and Mrs S. Hutchinson, Misses Marie Orchard, Clo Madden, Mabel Grimmer, Doris Boyd (Wanganui), Thelma Rowe, Olive Round, Joan Dean, Isobel Devereux, Doreen Lindsay, Irene Wildermoth, Valerie Anderson,. Ella FitzGeorge, Madge Neave, Irene Hales, Arline Power, Irene Ashton, Olive Nightingale, Aidan MacLaren, Bessie Macdonaid, Nell Bryan, Olga Wacked, Nancy Morrish, Carma Prisk, Alma' Lodge, Iris Donovan, Doris WHsdn. Gladys Wilson, Murielle Johnston, Joan Taylor, Tamson . Smith, .Colleen Pickford, Irene Seymour, Billie Freeman, Eileen Griffen, ' Poppy Edwards, Nancy Painter, Maud Prattley, Bess Humphreys, Gladys' Carter, Irene Davies, Mary Menelaus, Marjorie Beattie, • Reno Bilton, Lydia 'DillaM'ay, Aileen Listdn, A. May, Alma Kerr, Doreen Daly, Esme Williams, Peggy Cairns, May Whiting, Inez Donovan, Gladys Rose, D. Mulcock, Marjorie Wilson, Hazel Halliday, Grace Muscroft, Fay. Turnbull (Dunedin), May Daly, Dorcas Elsom, Ethel Sullivan, Myrtle French, Kathleen . Thomas, Honor Ledsham, Lulu Ledsham, Isobel Harland, Gladys Roche, Gladys Cross, Marjorie Cox, Rena Jaggar, Kathleen Serine, Phyllis Smither, Bina Pope, Nola Donovan, Eveline McNulty, Nancy Wright, Mollie Pratt, F. Nidd, Janie Smith, I. Bradford, M. Greaves, Dorothy Welch, E. Roberts (Dunedin), K. Sharman, Nancy Munrmigs, Irene Seymour, Margery Duthie, Jean Hudson, Alica Pain (Greymouth), Marjorie Mounsey, Norah Thomson, Olive Gray, Doreen Knight, K. Ryan, Nancy Painter, Ethel Vincent, Phylliß Jones, Madge Wilson, Gene Williamson, Chris James, Messrs C. Wallace (Wellington), J. Siegort, J. Bryan, Barton Hobbs, Jamieson, H. Sinclair, J. C. East, L. Cornaga, M. Lucas, K. Burrowes, H. Burrowes, H. Beale, V. Kingdon, E. Duncan E. Preece, R. V. Brown, R. Clark, W. J. Byrne, W. Fitzgerald, H. Round. W. V. Flute G. Nicholas, F. G. Hood, W. Maitland, Cyril Poulton, L. Queenan, J. Woolcock, M. Clarkson A. M. Hatch, J. Bell, H. V. Rousham, C. Pethybridge, F. Taylor, D. Henderson, D. Cox, S. Baird, N. Perry, S. Flewellyn, B. Wyles, A. Ward, C. Sprosten, F. Pain,' O. Walker, W. A. Dobson, A. Nickolls, 0. Morrow, F. Simpson, E. R. Baker, J. J. Knight, Laurie Robinson, C. L. Robinson, K. Burns, Clive Manson, G. R. Towart, E. J. Smith, N. E. Roberts, L. Woodward, Hampton, • Ponder, G. Tipler, T. C. Scott, G. H. Amsden, L. H. Blank, L. T. Aitchison, C. Morrison, A. H. Bridge, E. J. Corcoran, Gerald Barnard", N. E. Johnston, C. Harroway, R. W. Cliristensen, D. O. Whyte (Wellington), J. H. Murphv, Sande, M. Mitten, V. Scales, G. Lowe, B. H. Slnis, T. Anderson, A. F. Wisker, C; A. Palmer, A. S. Cantrell, B. Cropp, N. Turner, R. Morrison, D. Harper, K. R. Smith, L. N. Austin, Carrington, P. Webster, A. McKenzie, S. Bruce. Hayward. C. Bonnington, Milliken, D. Barnett, F. Ward. Pearson, and M. Page.

WEDDINGS.

BATCHELOR-THOMPSON. At St. Michael and All Church, Oxford terrace, on baturday afternoon, the marriage was celebrated of Thelnia Spence, only child of Mrs K E. Thompson, and of the late Mi■ M. L' Thompson, formerly of Prebbleton and Norman Seager, youngest son or Major and Mrs H. S. Batchelor, fetllb'ans. The church was beautifully donated with arum lilies and white blossom, and the R*v. Charles Peny. performed the ceremony, in «£ sence of a largo gathering of fiwn s and well-wishers, Ttfr Vernon Griffiths was organist, and Mr R. Speight acbed as his cousin's best man. The bride, who was escorted by nor uncle, Mr James Spence, looked most attractive -in her dainty frock of white georgette, with pi*in bodice and skirt of deep tucks, which matched tho tucks that banded the long georgette sleeves, while the neck was outlined with a velvet ribbon, weighted with a tassel of brilliants. Her very voluminous tulle veil, edged with blonde lace was arranged high at the back of the head, and was held with a tight band of lace across the forehead, finished with a posy of orange blossom at each side. Its filmv folds fell gracefully over the frock and formed a very long train. A note of delicate colour was introduced "in her bouquet of Dink tulips, orchids, and lily of the valley. r _- Miss Rene Duncan, who acted as bridesmaid, wore an effective frock of bois de rose georgette made on lines similar to those of the bride, except that the long collar was terminated at the waist with a brilliant buckle. Her hat of bois de rose stitched taffeta was trimmed with a big flower, and she carried a bouquet of rose-coloured flowers, intermingled with pastel blue and soft mauve flowers, and finished with a tulle frill and streamers.

The flower-girl, little Jean Aitken, looked a quaint miniature bride, in her ivory georgette frock, with plain bodice and tucked skirt, and a wreath of silver leaves in her hair, finished with a big bow, and streamers of white tulle at one side. From her arm. dangled ;a posv of pale rose-coloured. flowers. The wedding reception was held at the Winter Garden, where about one hundred and fifty guests assembled to offer good wishes for the future happiness of the bride and bridegroom. The hostess, Mrs Thompson, wore a smart frock of tabac brown French crepe de chine, with flowing panel on the skirt, tucked bodice finished with a buckle, and vest of melon-coloured .georgette. Her hat of tabac crinoline straw was trimmed with melon-coloured velvet, and a large flower to match, • and the same effective shade was repeated in her bouquet of shaded wallflowers.

Mrs Batchelor, the bridegroom's mother, wore a charming ensemble with frock of _ printed crepe de chine in tones of cinnamon, primrose, and black repp, tailored coat, and becoming little black hat. She carried a bouquet of pansies and wall-flowers.

Mrs Holt, the bride's grandmother, wore a suit of black satin, and a black hat trimmed with grey velvet and mauve _ flowers, the mauve colour-note appearing also in her bouquet. When Mr and Mrs Norman Batchelor left by car for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing an Alice blue crepe de chine jumper suit with-finely-pleated skirt., a pink beige straw hat trimmed with self-coloured velvet, and a red fox fur stole.

1 TAIT—PERKINS. The many friends of Miss Laurie Perkins, eldest daughter of Mrs W. H. Perkins, Winchester street, Merivale, and Mr Milton_Tait, elder son of Mr and' Mrs W.' P. Tait, Worcester street, will be interested to hear of their marriage, which took place at St.* John's Church, Concepcion, Chile, on August 14th last/., FoUowing? thV civil marriage by the Registrar; of the Falkland Islands performed the Church ceremony, Mr T. Turner gave the bride away, and Mr Leslie Turner acted as best man. The.bride'B wedding dress was of heliotrope crepe de chine, embroidered and knife-pleated, and with it she wore a becoming hat of the same shade, ornamented with pastel flowers. Her bouquet was composed of freeziaa and snowdrops, .with touches of heliotrope. The bridesmaid, Miss Kate Turner,; wore royal blue crepe de chine, embroidered in blue and gold, with hat to tone and carried bouquet of daffodils and hyacinths. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Turner.

The bride's travelling dress' was a two-piece suit of. floral crepe georgette, worn with a black taffeta coat, and black hat ornamented with crystal pins. The honeymoon was spent in Valparaiso and Santiago.

GARDEN PARTY. PRESBYTERIAN BOYS' HOME. A great service is being done for the community by the Presbyterian Boys' Home, Bligh's road, Papanui, in preparing the inmates to become good citizens. Lads who face life without the ■ help and support of parents are severely handicapped, and endeavours to start them off on a level with their more fortunate fellows are worthy of the strongest support. In. the grounds of the home, a garden 'party wa.3 held on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by 'a large crowd of people interested in the home's welfare. The proceeds of "the fete were devoted to the general funds of the home. Stalls of all kinds were operating, and. the goods offered found a ready sale. The Rev. J. Miller welcomed the Mayor (Mr J. K.. Archer), who said there was no need to speak, of the great value of the home. Its good work, he said was recognised throughout the community. Mr Archer expressed a hope that the patrons would spend freely to assist so valuable a work. He referred to'the efforts of the R«v. F. Rule, the father of the superintendent of the home The Rev. N. L. D. Webster moved a vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation, to the Mayor and Mayoress, for their attendance. The stall-holders were: Mesdames Henry, Wallace, "Davidson. Daljey. Hyde, Misses Morrison, Yorke, Hart, Cone. McLaughlin; Messrs H. Taylor, G. Hutcheson, H. Lawrence, J. Charlesworth, A. Malcolm, and St. David's ladies.

SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL. FANCY DRESS DANCE, The pupils of the Sumner District High School held their annual fancy dress dance at the Town Hall on Thursday night. Prizes for the most original dresses were given by Mesdames W. H. Nicholson, Galbraith, Cornes, Fountain-Barber,' Young, and Miss Jones, and Messrs G. P. Allen, W. H. Heslop, and J. Browne, and after some difficulty the judges, Mrß Nicholson, Mrs Cornes, and Miss Jones, awarded the following prizes:—Most originr.l girl of Standards 4, 5, and 6, Ela Turnbull; most effective girl, M. Cunningham; most original boy, R. Marchbank; most effective boy, R. Bromley; best girl's costume, secondary depaitniont, B. Boulton; special prize, secondary girls, Joyce Denne; best boy's- costume, secondary department, Lester Mulhollandj best paper costume, O. Tullock; costume made without help, Olga Sergison. Special prizes: "Raven Tea," Juanita Jensen; "The Snowdrop," Florrie Cobbledick; "Early Victorian," Ariti Andrews; "Spinning Top," Natalie Hampton; "Pierette," Betty Barclay; "Paper Parcel," Victor Page; "Busy Bee Chocolates," J. Liadroos. Those in fancy dress included: Iris. Parsons (Gnome), Noel Bates (Night), Dora Neville (Russian), Thelma "Wills (Belgian), Joan Falconer (Ballet Girl), Edith Sheppard (Hawaiian Girl), Peggy Weodhead (Maid of Orleans), Lorna Elingenstein (Silver Shoes), Margaret Smith (Cricketer), Nancy Barclay (Peter Pan), Famson Trudgeon (Boumville Cocoa), Frances Turnbull (Tom .Mix), Margaret Godfrey (Poppy), . Eileen Smith (Poppy), Elinor Turnbull (Fisher Girl), Mavis Boulton (Rainbow), Jean Wilson (Message Boy), Eric Stevens (Boxer), Max Wigginß (Pierrot), Isabel Johnson (Dutch Girl), Hulin Lindrods (Time to Retire), Mick Poulton (Spaniard), Arthur Hampton (Pierrot), Ray Lancaster (Bowser), Billy Page (Pierrot), J. Cobbledick (Velvet Soap), Rodney Marchbank (Lunatic), Arthur Reynolds (Sandwichman), Rex Allen (Victorian Boy), B. Lancaster (Indian), George Duncan (Indian), B. Collins (Towel Rack), Betty Barclay (Pierrette), "Peggy Browne (Japanese), Thelma Parsons (Bath Time), Rene Williams (Powder Puff), Joan Falconer (Russian), Ngaire Ogier (Tennis Player), Alison Bamford (Pierrette), Rita Fluerty (Local Industry), Merle Cunningham (Quaker Girl), Betty Barrow (Playpole), Marian Brian (Misty Star), Frank Lancaster (Cowboy), J. Rendle (His Master's Voice), Noel Collins (Pirate),' Albert Wilson (Daylight Saving), H. Wilson (Dental Clinic), Dora Haase, Gracie Williams, Joan Bascand (Maori), Florrie Cobbledick (Snowdrop), O. Wislang (Charlie Chaplin), Dorothy Alexander (Pierotte), Greta Sarelins (Chinese Lady), Una Bullock (Spanish Lady), Lena Cobbledick (Hawaiian Girl), Kathleen Godfrey (Serbian Girl), Betty Boulton (Red Devil), Marjorie Chambers (Columbine), Hazel Hansen ; (Gipsy Fortune-Teller), Olive Burch (Pierrette), Natalie Partridge (Columbine), Edna Page (Spring Gardener), Lorna Best, Hazel Cook, Rita Philpott, Claire Trudgeon, Lester Mulholland (Professor), ;Bobby McLachlan (Newspaper Boy), Roy Barclay (Sporting Parson), Ron. Glackin (Jockey), Valmai Webb (Bouquet), Olif Williams (Harem Girl), NatalUi Hampton (Spinning Top), Noeline Bisfcsp (Tin Soldier), Ruth Collins, Joan McDougalL Roma' Bailey (Pierrette), Louise Cook, M. Bateß (Balloons), Zena Bates (Early Victorian), Unetta Jensen (Raven Tea), Molly Lee (Ballet), Marjorie Roswell (Egyptian), Carol Booth (Posy), Maisie Ladbrooks", Paula McKenzie, Dulcie ftutherford (Soldiers), Chrissie Tullock (Spring Salad).. May Caesar (Fairy), Norma Fox (Fairy), Don Climie, Claude Carter, Aubrey Bates.

MOUNT PLEASANT TENNIS CLUB. In order to raise funds for the purpose of laying down a new court, the Mt. Pleasant Tennis Club held a most successful garden party at Mr A. Mor-< ten's residence, "Stoneycroft," on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the sheltered nature of the garden the prevailing south-wester did not trouble those present in the slightest. The Woolston Band provided music during the afternoon, while the stall-holders were kept very busy disposing of. their wares. The stalls were as follows: Produce: Messrs W. E. Webb, L. Salt, H. Worrall; sweets: Misses Myra Edmonds and E..Musgrave; flowers: Mrs Boss; cakes: Mesdames Logan, Pepprill, Miss Williams; variety: Mesdames Worrall and Mclvor; ice-cream: Miss M. Morten and Mr E. G. Pickles; afternoon tea: Mesdames Morten, Eiley, and helpers; art gallery Mr | Boyd; putting competition: Mrs Peters; bran tub: Miss Florence Cannon; chocolate throw: Mr Thomas; nail-driving: Mr Riley; bowling alley: Mr Boyd. !

MEDICAL HINTS ON TRAINING. Young athletes .who cannot afford the expense of engaging Masseurs are recommended to read an article by "Player Physician" in the "New Zealand Sportsman" of 5.2.27. The doctor stresses the importance of keeping the pores of the skin cleansed and thus invigorating the muscle tissue. t_ j •■,• ...r. t_- .-i.«_ *t,-+ "Q-Tol is excellent for this purpose." —6