TIMARU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19312, 17 May 1928, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Salmond (Craighead) is visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs L. M. Inglis (Preston street) are visiting Dunedin. Mrs M. Le Cren (Nile street) has returned from Christchurch. Miss M. Jones (Evans street) is the guest of Miss M. Curtis (Christchurch). Mrs J. S. Turnbull and family (Waiiti road) have returned from Lake Tekapo.' Misses 0. and J. Greenall (Grey road) have returned from Dunedin. Mrs R. T. Turnbull (Beverley road) and Miss E. Turnbull (Wai-iti road) are visiting Lake Tekapo. Recent arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel include: Messrs C. Bryant (Christchurch), V. J. Drake (Christchurch), J. Hislop (Wellington), E. S. Moss (Wellington), 0. Anderson (Christchurch), A. M. Robertson (Christchurch), G. E. Vial (Dunedin), T. H. Mackey (Auckland), and S. H. Turnbull (London). Those who have registered at the Dominion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs F. Grant (Christchurch), Messrs Luisetti (Wellington), S. Fahey (Dunedin), E. Taylor (Wellington), W. Cooper (Geraldine), and S. Grapham (Dunedin). Among the guests at the Hydro Grand Hotel are: Mr and Mrs J. McLeod (Invercargill), Mrs M. G. Bruce (Burke's Pass), Mrs E. E. Hayter (Burke's Pass), and Mr G. W. McAvoy (Dunedin). DIPLOMA BALL. The old order that governed the diploma ball has changed, giving place to new and better arrangements. Instead of beginning towards the witchhour of midnight, after many of the students had put in a heavy evening's work on the stage or selling programmes at the annual revue, the ball, this year, began at the Winter Garden shortly after 8 o'clock, and proved a fitting finale to a day of great gaiety and rollicking fun. There was a very large attendance, and the members of the Students' Association who were responsible for the management of the ball—Misses P. B. Montgomery, M. E. Andrews, M. Campbell, Messrs R. M. Innes, D. W. Bain, A. B. Struthers, J. B. S Lockhart, and D I. Macdonald (hon. secretary)— must have been gratified at the super* lative success' of, their efforts. The Bailey-Marston Orchestra supplied the music, and the loungo and supper-r,oom were beautifully decorated for the occasion.

The ladies present included:—Mesdames J. Hight, H. G. Denham, C. E. Weatherbarn, C. E. Foweraker, L. J. Darwin, Kenneth Gresson, Innes Clissold, A. S. Taylor, Maurice Allen, L. A. Charles, E. Shipley, P. S. Lawrence, A. J. Lambert, A. W. With (Wellington), Misses Alexia Page, Jean Henry, Thelma Neve, Inez Day, Hilda Ensor, Alice Gofton, Marjorie Lockwood, Helen Russell, Nan Reid, Phyllis O'Connell, Katherine Heenan, Mollie Campbell, Phyllis Montgomery, Jean Bawden, Nancy Poynton, Doris Jewitt, Marjorie Hills, Claire Perry, Jean Jones, Doreen McConachy, Doreen Emslie (Timaru), B. Andrews, Margaret Lorimer, ; Betty Lorimer, Veda Townsend, Dorothy Farrow, Natalie Wood, Nancy Skinner, Audrey Stephens, Gertrude Batchelor, Billie Strachan, Kathleen Harrop, Dorothy Leversedge, Edna Forrester, Beryl Kingan, Violet Balkind, Eileen Hewitt, Betty Hughes, Betty Purvis, Marion Laugesen, Winsome Milner, Mjarjorie Mayo, Ella Armstrong, Rhona Boswell, Ilene Deal, Carol West-Watson, Wanaka Bowie, Peggy McKay, Kathleen Sharp, Dorothy Caldow, Elsie Hunter, Ngarita Partridge, Marian Green, Meta Campbell, Joan Pavitt, K. Beaumont, June Byford, Lilian Mcllroy, Mabel McLean, Phyllis j Neil, Mary Menelaus, Mona Devan, Ivy Butterick, Ruve Wallis, Marion Menelaus, Margaret Lance, _ Marona Jurist, G. P. Mackenzie, Leila Veale, Ailsa Greenwood, Pliyllis Mann, Derotliy Mann, Leita Clark, Nancy Balmond, Hilda Jones, Mina Austin, Rae McKay, Norah Rich, Paula Frederick, Doris Field, Gwen Taylor, Audrey Kemp, Madge Lane, Dorothy Lewis, Ella Macgibbon, Ngaire Smith, Lenore Wharton, Nancy McCrostie, Freda Wickes, Billee Allen, Eileen Wickes, Ruth Taylor, Iris McDougall, Yvonne Coard, Joyce Blunden, Molly Wilkinson, Inez Johnson, Maisie Harris, Ella Skurr, Olwyri Marshall, A. McQueen, Dolce Falkinder, Eva Brassington, Una "Pope, Claire Camm, K. Scott, Phyllis Dunkley, Ray Mansell, Gladys Heyward, Winifred Johnson, Dorothy Wilkins, Isabel Devereux, Josephine Kingston) Tui Elsmore, Chloe Barnstt, Betty Evans, Jill Shand, Nancy Mills, Joy Morgan, Mona McCullough, Ivy Witte, Olive Talbot, Ola Hawkins, Eileen Johnstone, Marjorie Turner, Nancy Menzies, May Reynolds, Ann Garrett, DoraDefcl, R. Wheeler, Elaine Wickenden. I

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING. The general committee of the Canterbury and West Coast Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association met last night. Present were: Mr J. A. Flesher (in the chair), Mesdames H. H. Smtih and S. A. Watkins, Messrs W. T. Churchward and H. L. Bowker, Lieut.-Colonel F. B. Cresswell, and Dr. M. G. Louisson. The secretary reported that the gross receipts ta date were £519 6s lOd. The chairman said that it was expected that the result of the annual appeal would be as good as that of a year ago. A complaint was received stating that an ambulance which had been called to a house in Colombo street to remove a patient, had no light inside to enable tee attendants to see the patient. It was also stated that there was an offensive odour from the blankets. The secretary had written to the Rink Taxis, Ltd., asking that an electric light bulb be always carried in the socket in the ceiling of the ambulance, and also a spare -bulb in case of a breakage. Particular care should be taken to see tl»at blankets and' pillows were always clean. The Rink Taxis, Ltd., replied that the ambulances had been recently repainted, and that the smell when the doors were closed, together with the smell of the disinfectant, had been responsible for the complaint. Regarding the light, the battery in the ambulance had been charged shortly before the call, and the light bulb had not been replaced. The mileage of the two ambulances, the secretary reported, had been 170 and 122 respectively. A letter was received from the North Canterbury Hospital Board, advising that the Board had renewed the note for £125 in favour of the Association.

. Although hundreds of houses bear tlio sign "To Let," many Auckland people are living two or three families to a house. This statement was made by Mr T. Bloodworth, speaking as a member of a trades union deputation which waited on the Prime Minister at Auckland. "There is still a shortage of habitable houses in the city," he declared. "You may be told there are plenty of houses empty, but that is because several families are compelled to live together in the same house." He urged a speeding-up of State advances for home-building.

WEDDINGS. FORT—ROBERTS. The marriage was solemnised recently at St. Albans Church, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, of Myrtle Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. R. Roberts, Pleasant Point, to Henry Owen, only son of Mr W. J. Fort Christchurch. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, an archway of greenery, from which hung a marriage bell, being arranged over the bridal group. The Rev. C C Oldham performed the ceremony, and Mr Ward, of Christchurch, provided suitable music for the choral service. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming frock of old ivory georgette, which fell to the ankles. At the waist were rows ot ruching, finished in front with a pearl buckle The sleeves were long and pouched at the wrist with godets of Limerick law, inset to the elbows, and the train was of exquisite Limerick lace, lined with tulle, and edged with a tulle ruching, and caught to the shoulder with sprays of orange blossom. Her veil of tulle, which was worn over the face, fell from & coronet of orange blossom and pearls. She wore a double string of pearls, the bridegroom's gift, and carried a sheaf of cream lilies and maidenhair fern. Little Margery Webb, wearing a frilled frock of champagne georgette, trimmed with blue and silver flowers, preceded the bride up the aisle, strewing flowers from a blue satin basket which was slung over her arm with a silver ribbon Accompanying her was Master Michael Webb, who wore a suit of blut> satin with champagne georgette frills. He carried a blue satin and silver cushion, which he placed at the chancel steps for the bride to kneel upon. The attendant bridesmaids were Miss Alice Roberts and Miss Stella Fort (Oxford), sisters of the 1/ride and bridegroom respectively. They wore frocks of champagne georgette witii inset front panels of silver lace. The scalloped hems were picot-edged, and each wore a blue and silver flower on the left shoulder. Their silver lace caps had each a fan of silver tissue caught at the back with blue flowers, and both carried bouquets of flame roses and maidenhair fern. Mr Charles Graham, of New Brighton, was best man, and Mr Clifford Roberts was groomsman, Aftei the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where a large marquee was erected on the lawn. Mrs Roberts wore beige georgette and lace, with a cape of the same material, ana a dead rose hat. Among, the presents were gifts from the tennis club, the members of the church, and the Ladies' Sewing Guild. When Mr and Mrs Fort left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a model frock of powder-blue georgette and lace, and a small travelling hat of beige satin. She carried a blue repp tailored coat. GOLDEN WEDDING. ASHLT—THOMAS. At tlie Oddfellows'.Hall, Leithfield, last week, Mr and Mrs F. Ashly were entertained 1 by their family on the occasion of their golden wedding. There were present about 120 guests, including Mrs A. P. McKay (Rangiora), Mrs J. D. Stewart (Ashbu'rton), Messrs E. H. Ashly (Ouruhia), H. S. Ashly (Belfast), H. W. S. Ashly (Christchurch), and 23 grandchildren. Mrs Ashly received the guests wearing black brocaded crepe de chine relieved with gold, and carried a bouquet of red an 4. gold flowers, made and presented by her grand-daughter Mc;Kay. Mrs Watson, who was bridesmaid 'at the wedding 50 years ago, was also present, wearing black satin with touches of red, and carrying a pretty posy. Dancing, ably directed by the sons, was kept up till the early hours of the morning, the music being supplied by the Sefton Jazz Band. Extras were played by Mrs A. McLean and Mr W. Russell, and Mr George Barker entertained the comp&ny with ventriloquist items which were much appreciated. The hall and supper-rooms were decorated with red and gold chrysanthemums, and over the bridaJL couple hung a large golden wedding During the evening Mr Rtfssell, on behalf of the residents of the district, presented Mr and' Mrs Ashly with two beautiful easy chairs, two cushions, and a tea-set, as a token of the esteem in which Mr and Mrs Ashly are held. Mr Ashly suitably responded. Telegrams and letters of congratulation were received from all parts of New Zealand. Mr Ashly was' born in Lyttelton in the year 1852, and for 60 years has resided in the Kowai district. Mrs Ashly was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1861, and tcame to New Zealand 51 years ago, and has resided in the Kowai district ever since. At the close of the evening Mr McLean thanked Mr and Mrs Ashly and family. An enjoyable evening was brought to an end by the singing of "Auld Lane Syne."