WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20257, 8 June 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

CATHEDRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

WEDDINGS.

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Hon. and Mrs D. JJuddo, lleaton street, arrived in Christ-church from the north on Saturday. Hon. A. S. Malcolm and Mrs Malcolm arrived in Ohrisbcliurch from Wellington yesterday. Mr. and Mrs 11. J. Butler (liiccarton), who have been visiting England, are returning to Christchurch nest week. ' • Mr and Mrs W. H. Marshall ("StokeRochford," Prcbbletort) are the guests of their daughter, Mrs N. 11. Marris (Wellington). Mrs Kenneth McLennan (Hukuroro, Heriot) is the guest of her sister. Mrs Murdoch McLeod (Knowles street). Mrs and Miss Goodor (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs Gooder's daughter, Mrs G. Morton Smith (Idris road, Fendalton). Miss Ruth Hertslet (Waiiuate), who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, returned south on Saturday. Mrs George Merton, wife of the founder of the Cathedral Grammar School, was elected an "honorary old boy'' of the school at the jubilee celebrations on Saturday night. A pleasant afternoon party was given Dy the parishioners or St. Ann's Church, Woolston, in honour of Miss Grace Smith, the church organist, whose marriage to Mr Linus Ryan takes place shortly. The Rev. Fattier Quinn, on behalf of the parishioners, presented Miss Smith with a handsome oak dinner waggon in appreciation of her untiring services to the church during the past few years. Mr Linus Ryan suitably responded on her behalf. During _ the afternoon musical items were given by tho Misses Ula and Maisie McLennan (piano duet), Mrs Rich (song), Mr James Murphy (violin solo), Miss Loader (song), and little Mollie Trewern (song).

FANCY DRESS PARTY. The jubilee celebrations of the Cathedral Grammar School include entertainment, not only for past pupils of various decades, but also for the present pupils, both senior and junior.' On Saturday afternoon, in a spacious room occupying the top-storey of the new school building, a very cheery fancy dress party was given for the younger pupils oi' the school and their friends. The Rev. Stephen Parr and Mrs Parr, who .saw that not one of the children had a dull moment during the party, were assisted by Mr 8. L. Partridge, president of the Old Boys' Association, and Mrs Partridge, Mrs E. .Bladder, Mrs Horace Crow, Miss D. Cooper, and Miss D. Satchell. Tea was served in the College Hall, festively decorated for the occasion. Amongst the children present were Beatrice Flower (Dutch Girl), Mary Taylor (Butterfly), Peter Sim (Cowboy), John Millar (Two-Gun Man), Elizabeth Fear (Victorian), Stewart McCallum (Indian), Nancy Reay (Colleen), John Walton (Chinese), Alan Woff (Buttons), Ivan Stacey (Chip of the Old Block), Derrick Murray (Pierrot), Elizabeth van Asch (Pierrette), Beryl Sfcacey (Doll), Juno Stacey (Dutch Girl), Ronald Stacey (Klu Kl'ix Klan), Ray Maskew (Girl), Mary Lindsay (Old King Cole), Alison Parr (Dutch Girl), Hay don Hern (Organgrinder), David Todhunter (Mandarin), Jack Kidson (Butcher), Bruce Pierso (Charlio Chaplin), Hugh Pierse (Guard), Isabel Kidson (Karitane Siurse), Janet Todhunter (Dutch Boy), Dora Jones (Wendy), Keith Jones (Peter Pan), lan Guthrie (Indian), Malcolm Thompson (Mountaineer), Trevor Pogson (Indian), Ormiston Parr (Mexican), Peter Alcock (Pirate). Leslie Donaldson (Sailor), Walter Robinson (Cowboy), Phillippa Blackler (Red Riding Hood), Ernest Taylor 'Rabbit), Winston Harris (Man from Toronto), Teddie Haydon (Mad Hatter), Don Hay Cecil Schurr (jGirl), Kim Macfarlane (Toreador), Jack Mathewson (Miniature Golfer), Roy MeKenzie (Sailor), Don McKenzio (Soldier), Maurice Glaason (Newspaper Boy), Eleanor Pratt (Wistaria), Edgar Blackloek (Courtier), Fred Goodman (Tom Mix). Douglas Glasson (Sack of Flour), Gerard Newton (Pierrot), John Blackler (Dick Whittiwrton), Eric Reay (Indian), Buckley WynnYorke (Mexican Cowboy). Maurice Johnston (Clown), Geoffrey Cooper (Karitano Nur c e), Colin Boyd (Farwr), Max Hern (Sailor), Jack Barley (Chef), Margaret Anderson (Elf), Mary Newton (Pierrette), Joan Holmes (Huntsman), and Peter Smith (Crinoline Girl).

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PLUNKET SOCIETY. PAPANUI SUB-BRANCH. The montjily meeting of the committee of tho Papanui sub-branch of the Jflunket Society was held in St. Paul's schoolroom, those present being Mrs L. M. Wilson (in the chair), Mesdames W. R. Lascelles, H. It. Smith, E. E. Heywood, P. Mann, H. N. Talbot, H. J. Lyon, J. It. Jluit, J. 13. Wright, R. J. Ward, R. Wallace, L. Matsoir, Erio Bcaven, Q. Holford, Roy Mathews, F. Armstrong, H. Wyatt, and L. C. Sisson. The president reported that tho now Plunket rooms would shortly be finished, and that Bit Truby King had kindly consented to open them on Tuesday morning, June 16th. All subscribers and friends were cordially invited to attend. The treasurer reported that the proceeds from the jumble sals amounted to £4l 12s 6d. Tho committee expressed thanks to all who had contributed to the sale. The money derived from the bridge evening party amounted to £24 6s 6d. A letter ot thanks was sent to the Automobile Association for the free use of their rooms. Mrs H. R. Smith handed in £5, proceeds from a lecturette,. and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded - her for her assistance. Nurse McLean's report for the month was as follows:—visits to Papanui rooms: Babies 163, adults 192, preschool children 39. It was decided that the nurse see mothers in St. Paul's schoolroom until the end of June, after which the new rooms would be ready. Donations and subscriptions were gratefully received from the following:—Mesdaines A. Davidson, R. P. Gay, R. N Jenkins, W. H. Holdsworth, K. S. Hetherington R. L. B. Poure, E. Barton, L M. Wilson, N. lo Cren, M. A. Johnston, R. Pratt, F. Wright, Howard Jones, H. N. Talbot, Howarth, Symes, R. J. Lyon, Ockenden, M. A Stedmanj L. Sissoii, W. Lascelles; L. B. Hart, E. E. Heywood, Hollis, Parks, Rudc:e, Somers, Machin, Thompson, McPherson, Belcher, Atkins, Lotlgh, Edwards, Shand, H. Perry, T. Gee, L. Jordan, Dr. Mark Brown, Mr Dodds, and Messrs A. and T. Burt, Ltd.

DEBUTANTE'S DANCE. Miss Julio Snow was the guest of honour at a delightful dunce, givon on Saturday night, to celebrate her debut. Miss Mary Menzies was the hostess and the dance was held at her studio in Victoria street, where the dance-room was decorated with marigolds, chrysanthemums, and autumn leaves, and the supper table with violets and early jonquils. Mies Mary Menzies wore a striking frock of turquoise blue moire, with narrow belt clasped with a brilliant buckle, nnd her sister, Miss Egidia Menzies, who assisted her in the entertainment of the guests, woro an anklelengi.h frock of lime-green satin with a narrow gold belt. The debutante w<6re a lovely model frock of white faille and carried a posy, of mauve and pink flowers. At supper time Mr J G. L. Vernon proposed the toast of Miss Snow, and her health was drunk with musical honours. • The guests included Dr. and Mrs Prank Scott; Mr and Mrs Gordon Coull, Mr and Mi's W. H. Cowper, Sir Cyril and Lady Ward, Mr .and Mrs J. G. L.' Vernon, Mr and Mrs E. J. Pumphrey, Mrs McPhail, Mrs Andrew •Todd. Mrs R. Burdon, Miss Helen Buckhani, Misses Joan and 'Gendie Maling, Joan and Anne Cooper, Rosemary Mackenzie. Frances McCann (Timaru), Joyce Burt, Marjorie Studholme, Elizabeth Morris, Kathleen Hoare, Betty Treleaven, M.ay, Cracroft Wilson, Lou and Claire Camm, Kathie Macdonald, Norah and Nancy Deans, Katherino White, Katrine Loughnan, Patricia Powrie, Lorna Loughnan, Phyllis Francis, May Andrew. Pauline Kitto, D&wn East, Messrs Alan McPhail, C. J. Ward, George Francis, David Morrow, J. D Lawi-erice, Peter Loughnan, J. White, George Tidswell, Peter Maling, Alan Mjenzies, Lewis Thompson, Denis Buchanan', Tyndall Harman, Frank Hogg, Harry Banks, H. Ledger, E. Orbell, Leo Reeves, R. David, R.. J. S. Bean, Basil Smyth, Peter Shea, Melville Dearsley, Ross and Derisley Wood, T. Studholme, John Bruges, Graham Bennett, Peter Reece, Jack Harris, George Milne, Q. Stevens, and E. W. Reeves.

COljsr PARTY, During the Hawko's Bay earthquakes the .Sisters of the Mission in Napier suffered heavy loss by the almost total destruction of their convent and the serious damage done to their school for Maori girls. To assist them financially the members of the two Christchurch branches of the Hibernian Society—St. Matthew's Ladies' Branch and St. Patrick's Men's Branch —arranged a coin party, ■which was held in tpe Hibernian Hall, Barbadoes street. The following programme was received with much enthusiasm by the large audience which entirely filled the hall: Mrs 0. Watson, Miss Olva Wacked, Miss Mary .O'Connor, Messivj J. Graham loung, J. Gallagher,. J. i.ockhart (songs). Miss Rose O'Loughlin (chuice), Miss Myra Din and Mr A. h. Curry (recitations).

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. Miss Stops, Dominion organi&er oj the Women's Institute, gave an address at a special meeting held in the parish hall, Fairlie,,. recently. Over 100 members were present. The meeting was opened ky the singing of the Institute song, Mrs Sheafs acting as accompanist. In her talk on the "Aims and Ideals of the Women's Institute," Miss Stops stressed' the point of building the institutes so tnat they will be lasting. There were forty countries in the world all linked, by the Women's Institutej and the aim of. the movement was- to improve conditions for country women by thrift and co-operation. It was just a vyear since Miss Stops had visited Fairlie and organised the formation of the Women's Institute, and already Fairlie has the largest membership of the fifty-four institutes ill the Canterbury Federation. A demonstration of glove and slippermaking was given by Miss Stops, and many useful thrift articles 'were exhibited. Also an exhibition of folk dancing was given, assisted by Miss Kerr (Cave), the accompanist being Mrs A. Gillingham. ; The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Eagle, Shears. Dore, R Cillingham, Carlton, and Miss Annett. Later the committee were the guests of Mrs J. A. Fraser at her residence, where an evening party was held in honour, of Miss Stops.

At the conclusion of the programme Bishop Brodie thanked the performers £ind the Hibernians for their generous help to the Sisters in their time of need and announced that the very gratifying sum of £4O had been realised by the pleasant gathering

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. YorlT' 1018 HoleI: Mrs K. Oasa (New t&SiXt n "" : *■ HaJ - Koyal Hotel: Mr ami Mrs A. Nilaon (Dun«3iu) a " d Mr 3M> A - Buchanan i H r and Mra R. Nilsson (AuckSm™ T? w rß E - Buchanan (DunMisa" M. G'Grady' (Auckland) ' and landf Mfo ra i : McKenzio' (AuolcK. 5! and

MOTHERS AND SONS.

ANNUAL BANQUET AT Y.M.C.A. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Mothers were the guests of their sons at the Y.M.C.A. annual Mother and Son Banquet on Saturday evening. In all there were more than 360 people at tho banquet, which was held in the gymnasium at the Y.M.C.A. Mr D. E. Parton, president of the Christcliurch branch of the Y.M.C.A., presided. Proposing the toast or "Mother," Charlio Blackett said that a mother's love for her son was the greatest love in the world. It was to their mother that boys went when they were in trouble. A mother was part of a boy's life, and it was for her that he always enquired first. A mother deVoted her life to the upbringing of her son, and tho only- reward she asked was that the boy should grow up to bo manly and straightforward. It was the duty of a son to live cleanly and honestly, and so reward his mother for her love and care. "I feel rather like tho man who went into tho wedding feast without a wedding garment," said Mrs W. H. Dixon, replying to the toast. "If Mr McEldowney had asked me at the door to produce my son, I could not have done so, for unfortunately I have no son to produce." She was hoping, however, to have sons-in-law, but that would not be for some time, as one of her daughters was eight and the other ten. She hoped that they would marry New. Zealanders. During the War she had the opportunity of studying the men who came from New Zealand, and found them to bo men of the best type. The war was not won entirely by the men, she said, for the women had played a great part She referred not so much to those who had taken an active part, but to those who had Btayed at home, and it was to them that the world owed so much. Mothers had tremendous trials during the war. A boy should reverence and protect his mother, she continued, and do all possible for her. Carrying the principle of reverence through life, a boy would eventually make a good husband and father. She wished the boys all the luck, and tho best possiblo chance in the world.

A Mother's Influence. "Napoleon said that every great man was the work of his mother," said Mr V. French, addressing tho gathering, "but a greater man than Napoleon said that a mother's heart was the boy's greatest schoolroom." A mother, he continued, taught a boy more than any teacher or book. It was from their mothers that boys got their first ideas about life. When a boy was young he turned to his mother for everything, and she taught nim the difference between right and wrong, aud stopped him from doing menu and contemptible things. When a boy had grown into a man his mother's letter in his pocket, and her picture on his wall, created an atmosphere that made him remember his home and kept him straight. . "It rrfakes us feel glad to seo tho response of mothers to this occasion," said Mr D. W. Boss, Boys' Work Director. It was gratifying, he continued, to get the sympathy and co-operation of the mothers, and it would help tho boys to live up to the principles of the Y.M.C.A. _. v He thanked thoso who had contributed musical items, and those who had worked to make tho evening a success. In particular he thanked the Ladies' Auxiliary for their work in preparing the banquet. The programme of entertainment was: Selections, the Y.M.C.A. Orchestra; choruses by the boys; songs, Mr W. G. Kitchener, and Lionus and Peter Hubblo; saxophone solo, Mr Lyndon Christie; concertina medley, George Thorne; recitations, Graham Clothier. Mr Melville La,wry was the pianist and Mr Mark Richards the soug loader.

DANCE AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

The members of the Canterbury College Rowing Club held their annual dance at the College Hall on Saturday ovening, when Dr. H. G. Denham, acting-Rector, and Mrs Denham wore the guests of honour. The members of the dance committee were Misses Beryl Butterick, Patricia McCombs, Rachel Mco. Messrs H. C. Holland, T. H McCombs,- Li. Garrett, and Patterson. Those present included Misses Marion Gregg, Zelma Eggers, Ruby Ensor, Mar-garet Mac Gibbon, Runa Hall, Dorothy Ensor, Dorothy Burns, Noni Prankish, Yvonne Lewey, Joyce Osmond-Smith, Joan McLeod, Raijhel Mee, Patricia McCombs, Olive South? gate, Yvonne Le Lievre, Alice Gofton, Zenda Giorgi, Marjorie Sherris, Esther Rose, Joan Rich. May Carr, Nancy Brodie, Linda White, Edith Jary, GJenice Bohn, Leslie White, Hazel Pucker, Rutli Morrison, Marie Raven, Pat Dixon, Flatman, Ruby Walker, Dorothy Arthur, and Julie Brosnahan.

CROSS OF CRIMSON POPPIES. slr I. A. "Watkins and Mrs Watkins, of Christchurcli, who are visiting England, had, when Mr Watkins wrote on April 25th, been staying in South Devon and had been motoring all over Devonshire and Somersetshire. They attended the impressive Anzac service in St. Clement Danes Church in the Strand. In the afternoon the Mothers' Union had a pleasing little ceremony—placing u cross on the Unknown War;ror's tomb in Westminster Abbey. Mrs Watkins being the only representative from New; Zealand, had the honour of placing the "cross of crimson poppies," sent by the Auckland Mothers' Union, on the grave. Later they went -to the Cenotaph, where Lady Wilford unveiled the wreaths sent from New Zealand in blocks of ice. On May 4th they proposed attending the annual meeting of the Royal Life-Saving Society, to which they had received an invitation. Afterwards they were going to Abergavenny for a week or tvro.

PEAGRAM—WARD. The wedding took place at Knox Presbyterian Church, Waimate, recently, when ltita Johanna, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. - Ward, Tlinaru road, Waimate, was married to Robert Edward, son of Mr and Mrs S. Peagram, Christchurch. Tho Rev. Mr Nichol> performed the ceremouy, and Miss Camoron was organist. Tho church was beautifully decorated by friends of the brido with whito and gold chrysanthemums. • Tlio bride, who wa3 escorted by her father, wore ah ankle-length irock ot ivory celaneso and ; tulle veil arranged in mob cap style and held in place with sprays of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Tho bridesmaids, Miss Ethel Ward, cousin of the bride, and Miss Ruth Harris, worn dainty frocks of pink and green georgette respectively, and biscuit felt hats. Their slioes matched their frocks, and they carried bouquets of chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Melville Ward, brother of the bride, as best man, and Mr Cecil Jarden, Christchurch, as groomsman.After the ceremony a reception waa held in the Savoy. The bride s mother received her, guests; wearing a smartly tailored tweed coat and hat to tone, and a fox fur. _ , Later in the afternoon,Mr and Mrs R. E. Peagram left. by car for the north, the bride wearing a smart navy coat and hat to match » Mr and Mrs R. E. Peagram's future homo' will be in Timaru.

HQPKINSON—EAGLESTOXE. At Trinity . Presbyterian Church, Timaru, tho wedding was celebrated recently of Rhoda,- eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Eaglestone, Timaru, and Raymond, son of Mr and Mrs H. Ho}>kinson, Temuka. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. J. H. Dow. Th© bride, who was escorted by her undo, Mr McKenzie (Christchurch), was attended by her sister, Mrs Ansell, as matron-of-honour, and her cousin, Miss Patricia , Welch (Ashbiirton) as ■flower girl. Mr Alfred Hopkinsou, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bridal party was met at the door by Miss Betty Eaglestone, who pre? Bf.nted the bride with a lucky horseshoe. After tho ceremony, a large number of friends were tho guests of Mrs Eaglestono (mother of the bride) at the breakfast in the Wentworth Hall. Mr Dow proposed the toast of the bride ana bridegroom, Mr Hopkitoson briefly replying. Later in the day, Mr and Mrs Hopkinson left by motor for the north.

KANEKE CLUB,

A't the last meeting of the Kaiieke Club, Miss Rita Stewart, who tvas hostess, provided a very bright programme. . Musical contributions were given by the Misses Berry and Hamilton, and Mrs Miller, and elocutionary items by Mrs Jones and Miss H, von Sierakowski. Thd parts in a clever little one act play, entitled "Crossing the Channel," wero taken byMeadamos Orchard and the Misses Bridgman. 1 Couzins, and Stewart. Mrs Childe provided supper for the evening.

WINTER GARDEN. The extremely cold weather on Saturday evening was most favourable for dancing, more than 200 patrons attending the usual weekly cabaret dance at the Winter Garden. The supper tables were decorated with vages of vari-coloured chrysanthemums. A demonstration of the Rhythm steps and Diagonal waltz were given by Miss Iris Edmonds and Mr Desmond Day. Latest dance' music was. supplied by the Bailey-Marstonr Orchestra,