JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 9

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS.

There was a largo attendance at the Jubilee celebrations held by the Noble v Grand and members of the Ridgely Lodge, 1.0.0. F., No. 36, held in the Caledonian Ilall last night. Bro. E. Braggins, N.G., acted as M.C., aud other members of the Committee in charge of arrangements were Messrs L. P. "White, G. D. Smart, L. Bierman, G. Morrow, W. Greenslade, G. Rickard, and li. Frazer. Special credit for the success of the entertainment is duo to the untiring effort of the ladies' committee, comprising Mesdames W. Greenslade, G. Morris, E. Braggins, G. Scarlett, H. Garrard, Jones, J. Biggs, G. D. Smart, A. Taylor, C. Chamberlain, J. Macfarlane, \V. McConnell, and R. Frazer, and Miss E. Watt. Ashby's Dance Band supplied the dance music, and items were given by Mrs W. P. Pearce, Miss Eileen Boyce, and Bro. N. Sumner, Bro. R. Lake, and Mr S. Andrews. A short address of welcome wa3 given by the Noble Grand, Bro. E. Braggins. The Mayor, Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., was the guest of honour. Amongst those present were Mesdames H. Ashby, J. Hanson, J. Eadcliffe, E. Wilson, S. J. Dark, F. M. Rogers, E. Buckley, E. Williams, Owen Jones, J. Phillips, J. Bamford, Eric Braggins, George Smart, J. G. Unwin, A, Eagle, J. L. Lawson, A. E. Aldridge, R. Fraser, i S. Stammers, A. Spencor, W. Tay- I lor, G. Mapstone, D. Burgess, W. Hunter, G. Toney, A. J. Myatt, W. G. Watson, B. Bale, A. Scy, A. Peterson, F. A. Mcintosh (Rangiora) W. McCracken, I. Smith, V. Dunne, J. Keeper (Kaiapoi), C. J. Biggs, W. A. Barnett, H. Brealy, P. Dowker, G. W. Dent, R. | P. Tapley, P. Ring, H. B. Kay, W. McConnell, W. Falloon, V. Payne, R. Lake, Charles Were, I. Hudson, R. G. Thomson, M. McDonough, P. E. Webster, R. MeCammon, G. Fowke (Ashburton), W. A. Stroud, C. Plumridge, N. Edwards, J Stephen, H. Garrard, W. Marriot, 11. E. Barnsley, W. Thackwdl, E. Mctcalf, S. Andrews, J. Turnbull (Ashburton), C. Cordell, George Rickard, S. Stevens, S. Stewart, Reginald Harris, J. Greenslade, O. Rowe, J. Chamberlain, G. Smith, E. Eldridge, E. Jones (Wellington), F. Hey, and H. Tabley, Misses Daphne Gluestein, Jewell Todd, M. Smith, Erina Wilson, Tholma Braid,' Winnie and Kathleen Biggs, M. Shackel (Springston South), Francis Dark. Marjorie Baldwin, Violet Dows, A. Pengelly, Sheila Joughin, Hilda Riddell, Josie Morrow, A. Phillips, Freda Brealy, Jean Brealy, T. Armstrong, W. Will, Marjorie Ward, E. Forster, E. and N. Sellers, D. Benjes (Rangiora), Maisie Clemens, Marjorie Sanders, Dora Ormandy, Mavis Fisher, E. Lavery, Con- | stance Brydon, Lorna Dowker, D. Ring, Joy Hudson, Olwen Smith, Hazel Pearce. D. Woodhouse, Margaret Mollov, M. O'Brien, Edna Wilson, Edna Watt, Grace Watt, Maisie Valentine, Emily Macfarlanc, E. Trethowan, Evelyn McFarlane, Rona Bailey, Edith Moore, I. Busch, Marjorie Sey, Vera Gasson, Rae McGammon, I. Barlowe, R. Schofield, Rita Taylor, Thelma Taylor, J. Withell. Melva Withell, A. Kerr, Mary Valentine, Grace Watt, Vera Quaid, Norma Shaw, Thelma Rickard, N. Taylor, G. Greenslade, G. Taylor, Violet Hay, V. Spencer, M. Honeybone, Amuri Mander, and Monica King.

MOTHERS' UNION. HORNBY BRANCH. The monthly meeting of tho Hornby branch of the Mothers' Union was held in the Parish Hall, Hornby. An admission service was conducted by the Rev. Archdeacon York (Upper Riccarton). Mesdames Hayles and Airey wero admitted. Miss A. Jones was the organist, and Mrs H. Jones presided. Several members from Prebbleton were present. Misses Jones and Carpenter sang songs. It was decided to hold a "Buy and Sell" stall at the next meeting. Amongst those present were Mesdames H. Jones, Bray, Teepe, N. Davis, Davis, Dove, Scott, Palmer, Hayles, Poolcy, Day, E. G. Walker, B. Walker, Yateman, Cherry, G. Walker (Prebbleton), Galway (Cashmere), and Robinson. Hostesses were Mesdames Scott, B. Walker, and Robinson. FAREWELL PARTY. A pleasant evening party was given, by Mr and Mrs John Provan at their residence, St. James street, Avonside, in honour of Miss Jean McGhie, who is leaving next week by the s.s. Rangitiki for a visit to Scotland. An enjoyable time was passed with games and music. Mr J. Provan, sen., on behalr of those present, wished the guest every happiness. "KITCHEN" GIFT PARTY. Tho Misses Joan and Nance Luxton were hostesses at a "kitchen" evening party in honour of Miss Gladys Holliday, whose marriage takes place next month. Games, competitions, 0 and dancing were enjoyed. Prizes were won by Misses Heather Fisher, Beatrice Wolfendale, and Greta Stevenson, Messrs R. Fisher, A. Wolfendale, and H. Flanagan. Miss Holliday was the recipient of many useful gifts. Those present were Mr and Mrs Luxton Mr ajid Mrs Blunt, Misses Gladys Holliday, Heather Fisher, Beatrice Wolfendale, Joan Newill, Muriel Hudson, Dorothy Biggs, Phyl. Andrews, Greta Stevenson, Margaret Hood, Esmo Luxton Phyllis Aldersley, Ngaire Browne, Joan and Nance Luxton, Messrs G. Fisher, L. Hudson, L. Biggs, L. Moore, V. Carter, R. Fisher, R. Lilley, H. Flanagan R. Olin, A. Wolfendale, R. Flewcllen, J. Luxton, L. Balch, and Pat Luxton.

"KITCHEN" EVENING. A "kitchen" evening party was heid at the borne of Mrs Chisnall, Marshland road, in honour of Miss Ellie Free, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Guests included members of tho Marshland Basketball Club, of which Miss Free is captam, and their friends. Music and games were en'Mrs Chisnall (president of the club), extended to Miss Free the good wishes of the guests. _ Those present included Mesdames D. Boyd and G. Chisnall, Misses E. Free, J. Watson, H. Watson, E.. and V. Boyd, E. and H. Jacob, L. Slade, K .Palmer, K. Boloski. P. Andrews, A. Free, D. Mugford, M. Sharlick, V. and R. Quaid, and K. and G. Kiesanowski.