WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20336, 8 September 1931, Page 3

WOMEN'S CORNER

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

SYDfiNHAM-CASHMERE-SPREY-DON SUB-BRANCH.

lie monthly meeting of the Syaen-ham-Cashmere-Sproydon sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held on Friday, September 4th, when there were present; Mrs.-;A. F. \Viughfc (in the chair),• Mosdames J. K. Archer, Phillip Greenwood, A. W. Hale, J. I. Sinail, C. Oppenheim, F. 12. Blackmore, It. "W. Morgan, P. Delargey, E. 0, Gaines, It. R. D. Milligan, and H.. Wales. Apologies were received;,; from Mesdames H. A. Young, I). Reese, M. Poulseh,- L. Clark, and 'Mifcs Bowron. Final arrangements were'- made for a skating party to be held early in the week and for Violet Day. Nurse Bowron reported as follows: Sydenham: Adults _ 144, babies 122, older children 46, nine visits, two wet days, six new cases. Spreydon: Adults 75, babies 70, older children 23, four visits, one new case. General health fairly good. Subscriptions were received from Mrs J. Poulsen, Miss Lyons, Mrs E. I>. Mosley, Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Coop, Mrs F. Clark, Mrs Deans, and donations from Mrs Champion, Mrs Mazey, and warm clothing from Mrs W. D. Johnstone. BALL AT METHVEN. The children's annual fancy dress ball, under the auspices of the Methven Plunket Society, was held in the Town Hall on Friday night. The hall was decorated with streamers of many colours, and the lounge room was gay with shrubs and spring flowers. There "was again a very large attendance of children, as well as adults, nearly a hundred and twenty children parading in fancy costume in the Grand March while later in the evening there was a parade of adults in fancy costume. Tho early part .of the .evening was entirely devoted to a children's dance, into which the youngest as well as the older ones entered with zest. Later on tho adults' dance was hold.

Among the many visitors present were Mesdames H. L. Seldon (president), Laing, Misses Gates (2), and Birnie, of the Ashburton branch of the Society. The difficult task of judging the many fancy costumes was again allotted to Mr V. Simpson, of Tinwald, whoso awards save general satisfaction. After the.children's dance, Mr J. W. M. Dart, chairman of the local Advisory Committee, explained the good work done by thb ■ Society, and thanked all present forr their support of the Society's funds. He then called on Mrs Seldon, president of the Ashburton branch, to present the prizes to the winners of the various classes. A word of praise is due to the president, Mrsi Hector Keid, the hon. secretary, Mrs D. Chambers, and the members of the local committee for the great amount of detail work done in organising the ball so successfully. The thanks of the Society are also due to those who gave prizes for the children. Tho dance music was provided by Bryson's Band (Christchurch), and the dutios of Master of Ceremonies were carried out by Mr. Dan Petrie (children's session), and Mr Sf-4 B. Owers (adults' dance). ' - .. '■ ■

Those present wer« Geo* Chambers <Hay's JfWP**), Johtt Berry Berry (Barnacle Bill tho bailor),' Evelyn Paterson (Eastern Princess), Kllen Burrows (Wistaria), Pearl Paterson (Accidents), iris Ohallia (Golden Tulip), Agnos Lawson (Bath Time), Francis Burrows (Rose),' Albert Jfreomaa (Bod Indian), Thos. , Berry (Why Did I Kiss that Girlf), Trovor Green (Indian), • Peggy Green (Oaraival), Jean Lawson (Yellow Daisies), Joyce Young (Bntches), Betty OleeTe (Hard Up), Max Walker. (Cowboy), Charlie Berry (Ten Per Cent. Cut), Harriet Pat«rson (Folly). Jessie Washington (Piorrot), Margaret Washington (Pierrette), Edna Chambers - (Oiown), Jean Mcßobie (Pompadour Pierrette), Joy Cleeve (Granny Chamberlain), Jim Paterson . (Charlie Chaplin), Trovor Challis (All Black), Ted Newman (Dutch Boy), Mavia Shearer (Oriental' Dancing Girl), Betty Foreman (Candlestick), Joan Scoon (Spinning Top), Rema Street (Absentminded), Freda fiteffeng (Pierrette), Frances Young (Baker), Tommy Owers (Red Indian Chief), Ivor-Waddington (Flit), Doug. Waddington (Clown), Morgan Hepburn (Hard Up), Bay Morgan (Roly Poly), Irene Mcr Kendry (Carnival), Pauline McKendry (Granny), Owen Owen (Early' Victorian), Noeline Morgan (Red Riding Hood), Doris Owen .(Bathing Girl),- Jean Newman (Box ol Chocolates), Margaret Owen (Won't.You Buy My Pretty 1 Flowers?), Dudley Harrison (Count of Luxembourg), Geo. Watson (Morning), Desmond Watson (Pierrot), Ivy Watßon - (Good . Luck), Janet Wehdleken (Japanese), Jean McAlister (Miss 1908), Donald; Cook (Tin Soldier), Nancy Aybrs (Fifty "Years Ago), Joyce' Aycrs (Petal Frock), June Aitken (Aulsebrook's), Ber. nice Glasson (Chrysanthemum), Ronny Glasson (Engine-driver), Shirley Owen (Mascot),. Bill. Owen (Plunket Baby), May Newman (Superstitious), Maureen Gillespie (Mickey the Mons»K ; Ken.. Gillespie (Chicken), Josie Mcintosh (Ten Per Cent. Cut), Isla McKay (English Maiden in Saxon Period), Shirley Amberger (New Zealand' Tobacco), Norman Johns (Cupid), Olive Beary and Topsy White (Spanish Couple), J..' Oooksley (Spanish Pirate), Vena Oooksley. (Spanish Girl), Pauline • Oooksley (Paiu ted Doll), .Molly Cooksley. (Rainbow), Poggy White (Hawaiian Girl), Grace Shearer (Mephistopheles), Robin Ooolc (A Noted- Person), lan Franks (Ipana Toothpaste), Wayne Franks (Clown),- Lena Grindley (Dutch Boy), Noel Scoon (Kewpie), Ngaio Johns; (Star Fairy), Doris Bonnington j (Christmas Pudding), 'Ruth Bonnington (Repkitt's Blue); Daphne Adams (French 18th Century. Lady), Ngalre Ford (Black Cat), Betty Mangin (Rose), Yvonne Wright (Doll in the Box), Rita Wright (Golden i Butterfly), Ann -Ireland (Thistle), Thomas j Harrison (Italian Girl), Peter Ward (Bar-; nacle Bill , the Sailor), Theltna Fairbairn | (Pierrette). Jean McLennan (Military), Evis Middleton (Clown), Cli've May (Strawberry), I Allan. Brooks (Pirate). -Gordon Cain (Junior Footballer), Ida Bland (Sunflower), Phyllis Burrows" and Mary Grieve ("Arry and 'Arriflt), Maud Owen (Gipsy). Shirley Owen (Hockey Club Mascot), Lyall Middleton (Edmonds Baking' Powder), Doreen Middleton (Ypres), .Harold Bland (American Cowboy), i Desmond Watson (Pierrette). Neville .Kelly (Golliwog), Gladys' Owen (Hawaiian). j The 'prize-winners were as follows: — j GIRLS. I Under 5 Years—Best fancy dress, Yvonne Wright; most original, Pauline McKendry; best' paper, Ann Ireland; cheapest, Shirley Owen. „ Five to 6 Years—Best fancy, Pauline Oooksley; zaoet original, Isabel Harrison;" best paper, Irene McKendry; cheapest, Margaret Owen. ' ' _ Seven, 8, and 9 Years —Best Fancy, Ida j McKay; moßt. original, Ray Morgan; best paper, Bernlce Glasson; cheapest, Betty Cleeve. „ _ . . Ten, 11, and 13 Years —Best fancy, Daphne Adams; most original, Josie Mcintosh; best paper, Jean Lawson; cheapest, Jean Newman. „ . . j -Twelve to 16 Years —Best fancy, Maud Owen; most original, Doris Bonnington; best paper, Jean Mcßobie; cheapest, Ida Bland. • Best- fancy-dress in ballroom worn, by child under 12 years: Rita WrightMother with most childreti in fancy dress; Mrs W.;J. Owen. - BOYS. ' ' . TJnder 5 Years—Best fancy, .Noel,.scoonj. most. original; :M. :„Oain; most humorous,; 6'Years—Best fancy, Geo. Aitken; most original. Ken. Gillespie; most humorft»g. it*. W#4dington; .most; original, Ron. Glasson; "most humorous, Jim Berry: .. Ten. 11, and. 12 Yearse-Best fancy, David AitkTO;/most. original, Geo. Chambers; most cy » Ja< *- •Oofeksloy; , Charlie - Berry,, most humorous,' Ted, Newman. - . B(fr"6 cwn make-up,.'any ago, NorvinHop^ • bU ßest behaved children: Joyce. Ayers and to T S B«t fancy dress. Mrs ;R. JohnKO oriifinaV Miss Steffens; Norman-'Johns. i

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BALL AT WOODEND. -•The Woodend basketball girls held a vory successful dance in the public kali on Friday evening, Mrs Shea's orchestra providing the music, and Mr T. Cliinnery acting as M.C. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss M. Rudcl and Mr R. Cutler, and a lucky spot waltz by Miss Baltinger and Mr L. Harper. Among the ladies present were Mesdamea G. Sibling, who wore green satin and net; F. Mktore, blue marocain; R. Harper, apple green satin'; J. Curio, biscuit georgette and lace; J. Rudd, navy satin; J. McConaghey, flpral ninon; J. Gimblett, figured georgette; Misses Esma Pethig, pale blue satin; Violet Smith (Highbank); C. Phipps (Kaiapoi), bljie satin; W. Kehu, navy ninon; Birdie Brown, velvet; ,T. W. Tregerthen, brown satin; Mavis Iludd, black panne velvet; M. Cfxtler, green satin; S. Forbes, lemon satin; Wi Solomon, black velvet; R. Crofts, black serge; Noeline Huria, black celanese satin; Hayes, floral georgette; A. Thompson, black georgette; Ivy Rudd, green satin brocade; Dulcie Cassidy, pale blue satin; Martha RUdd, red satin brocade; Cara McConaghey, peach satin; M. Little, figured' rayon; M. McConaghey, royal bluo crepe de chine; H. Viughan, pink georgette; Gwen Kelclier (Oamaru), grpen satin; Phyllis Vaughan, blue georgette; W. Peacock, blaclt taffeta; T-t.j Moody, eau de nil colnnese satin; 3Cassidy, honey brocade; Aileen Smith, powder bluo crepe de chine; B. Chinnery, ivory satin; Nan Chinnery, floral ninon; Lil Cutler. (Greendale),. periwinklo lilue crepe de nhino; L. Champion (Sefton), floral celanese; P. Hanna (Sefton), black taffeta; Pegs? Spink (Christ'church), eau de nil taffeta. WOODBURY JUBILEE BALL. -Both iri point of numbers and in the fine spirit of kindliness and goodfellowship that prevailed, the school jubilee ball, held in the Coronation Hall, Woodbury, on 'Friday night, was a;great success. Over 200 couples were present. . Unusual decorations, representing a snowfall on which played coloured lights, mado the whole scene very effective. Spirited music was supplied by Campbell's Orchestra, and extras were played ljy Mrs Brown, Mrs M. Metcalf, Miss M. Lysaght, and Mr M. Evans. Mr R. Woods, Mr A. Webb, and Mr W. Lewis were M.C.'s. Tho grand march was led by Mr J. Fifield (the chairman) and Mrs Anderson. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs Meynell, and the Monto Carlo by Miss Johnstone and Mr Hewitt. Supper was served by an energetic committee, tho tables being decorated with japonica and spring flowers. --The members of the Ball Committee were Mrs J. Heney, Miss E. Fifield, Miss M. Yance, Messrs A. Webb, 11. Scott, D. Fifield, J. Shaw, W. Harris, H. Wooding, K. Wooding, D. Heney, and G. Hammond (secretary). 'Among, those present were Mr and 11 rs Cooling/Mr and Mrs J. Cooling, Mr and Mrs G. Hammond, jun., Mr anxl Mrs J. Harris, Mr and Mrs J. Heney, jun., Mr and Mrs J. Heney, sen., Mr and Mrs E. C. Evans, Mr and Mrs H. C. Fifiold, Mr and Mrs H. R. Marks, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs E. Scott,. Mr and Mrs C. Brenton, Mr ond Mra P. Bennett, Mr and Mrs P. McKenzio, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Arthur, Mr and Mrs Scott Roberts, Mr and Mrs E. Patrick, Mr and Mra R. Pilkington (Southbridge), _Mr and Mrs G. Coulter, Mr and Mrs A. Maister (Temuka), Mr and Mra G. H. Wood (Orari), Mr and Mrs Rae, Mr and Mrs James Itao, Mr and Mrs H. Maister, Mr and Mrs J. Anderßon, Mr and Mrs W. Tait, Mr and Mrs B. J. Rae, Mr and Mrs J. Opie, Mr and Mra J. Quigley Mr and' Mrs R. Webb, Mr and Mrs J. Mcßae, Mr acid Mrs I'. Fifiold, Mr and Mrs W. W. Scott, Mr and Mrs H. Valentine, Mr an-i Mrs T. Robinson, Mr and Mrs R. Wooding, Mr and Mrs W.' Shaw, Mr and Mrs G. Cain, Mr and Mrs W, Cordy (Southbridge), Mr and Mrs T. Walker, Mr and Mrs J. liorimor, Mr and Mra B. Haywood,, Mr and Mrs Shaw, Mr and Mrs E. Shaw (Pleasant Point), Mr and Mrs A. Titheridge (Highbank), Mr and Mra Stewart Ashby, Mr and Mrs S. Meynell, Mr and Mrs' S. Pocotk, Mr and Mrs Z. Sherratt, Mr and Mtb 0. Wooding, Mr and Mrs S. Lapthorne, Mr and Mrs G. Wooding, Mr ar,d Mrs Mcintosh, Mr and Mrs Knight, Mr.and, Mrs A. Brown, Mesdames' Grey (Timaru), McDonald, Hammond, Ward, Gray, Grey (Shirley), Boa, McDonald, Fifield, Bamford, Cornelius, Bennett, Beckley (Mt. Somers), Ray, O'Grady (Ashburton), Campbell (Timaru), Hopkinson (Tomuka), A. McLean (Timaru), Moffatt, Chalmers, Quantock, Brunton, Chisnall, Holloway, Watson (Pleasant Point), Bryan, Ellis, Keen, Stewart, McDonald (Christchurch), Stooker (Christchurch), Laing (Dunedin), Evans (Blenheim), Brown (Ataahua), McNaughton, Fergusson (Christchurch), Misses Weaver, Waller (2), Cunningham (2), M. Fergusson, Stevenson (4), E. Fifield, M. Fifield, Boa (2), Yates, Campbell (3) (Timaru), Dean, Brown, Weaver, Lysaght, Hammond (2), Brenton, McKay, Patrick, Kelland (2), Brophy, Ashby (2), Webb (3>, G, Clark, Turton (Mt. Somers), Ray, Benbow, Waldie, Mallinson, Martin (2), Lysaght, Geddes, R. Cooling, Pratt, Ford, Hill, Ellis (2), McKeown, Scott, Uprichard, Rae (Dunedin.), Robinson, Lewis, Shaw (2), Allan, Robinson, Lewis, Harris (2), M. South, Moyle (2), Undrill, Charles, McLeod, McDonald, McPherson,■ Knibb, Murphy (2), Wooding, Arthur (Timaru), Rule, Patrick, B. and P. Bennett, Ellis, Mole, Kelland, McKay, Morrow, McEvey, Scott, Riches, Maister-(Ashbur-ton), Fergusson, Messrs T. D. Burnett, M.P., J. Fifield, E. Undrill, T. P. Wooding, R. Moyle, F. Cooling, D. Callam, G. Cooling, L. McL'cod, D. G. Fergusson, F. Kelly. F. Bennett, B. Ferguson, D. Fifiold, G. Fifield, R. D. Sharpe, A. Sharpo, 0. Coskie, F. Cain (Peel Forest), A. Bryant, G. Pilkington (Christchurch), A. Popplewell (Peel Forest), R. Wood, William Harris, A. Riches, J. and R. Robinson, A. Valentine, K. Smith, W. Brunton, A. and T. Webb, A. Scott, C. and J. Scott, 11. and M. Wooding, K. Quaid, Mallinson, K. Wooding, J. McKeown, and many others.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS.

Recent visitors to Tho Lodgt, Haiuner Springs, include Mr D.' E. Cl'imie (Chrietchuroh), Mr G. D. Cameron (Lj'ttelton), Mr A. \V. G. Xiipßcomb (Chriatchurch), Mrs H. £., Beck . Whrutehurch), Mr H. Briton Smith (Chnstchurph), Mrs W,.H. Clark (Christchurch), Misßes Margaret and Alison Clark (Christchurch), Mies H. Lewis, Mrs Opie (Christchuroh), Miss Menzies (Christohurch), Mr and Mrs Miller and Master John Miller (Chriatchurch), Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson, Miss Beverly Anderson, Mr-and Mrs J. WynIrwin (Christchurch), Br. B. WynIrwin (Christchurch), Mrs C. Smith (Christchurch), -Mr M, Moloney (Dunedin), Miss May Mallory (Oamaru), and Mr and Mrs J. R. Hayward (Christchurch). Recent arrivals at Hanmer House, Hanmei Springs, include Mr and Mrs W. T. N. Keir a,nJ family (Rangiora), Professor and Mrs Saddler (Christchuroh), Miss Muriel Saddler _ (Christchurch), Miss D. Hassall (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. Kyle (Christchurch), Mr G. _ Miller (Chriatchurch), Mr and Mrs Browning (Christchurch), Mr Justice Browning (Christchurch), Miss Shute (Fairlie), Mr D. Stewart (Albury), Mr and Mrs M. Mirfin (Taumarunui), Mrs F. Chittook (Kelso), and Mrs J. R. Cuningham and family (Chrietchurbh). Recent guests nt the Flos Glacier Hostel, Weheka, South Westlatid, : include Mr and Mrs' A. Webb, Mr R. F. Webb, Miss Hope Webb, Master Derek Webb (Cashmere, ChristChjlrch), Mr and Mrs F. C. Sherrard (SumHeir. Christchurch), Messrs L; L. Whito, F. B/White (Auckland), P. Gillen, D. O'SullK van i(Greymonth), T. Houlahan (Ross), Meade (Dunedin), Rev. Father Andersen (Mosgiel), ■Sfcf G. Gray (Greyihouth), Misses L.. and O. Gray (Wellington),- ; Miss M. Carruthers (Greymouth), Mr and\,Mrs. Edgar Williams . (Westport), . Mr (Christchurch), Mr P. Gay, (Oliristchurch.), Messrs .D. J. Evans, \7. E. .Williams, J. J. Breeze (Hokitika), and 'Mr and' Mrs . Fade, (Chfist.church). ' '■ . R . '