OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20906, 13 July 1933, Page 2

OBITUARY.

MRS REBECCA SA.ML ELS. The death occurred recently of Mrr Rebecca Samuels, an old and respected resident of Papanui. Mrs Samuels was" born at Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1851. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Rice, and came to New Zealand v,ith her parents'in the ship Echunga in 1862. Her father began business as a repairer of musical instruments in a music depot in Cashcl street, where the Grand Hotel flow stands. Mrs Samuels was educated at Si. Michael's School, conducted by Mr and Mr; Hawley, and in 1872 she married Mr Henry Samuels. She retained vivid memories of the early days of Christchurch. and was present at the unveiling of the Godlev statue. The funeral took place at the Addington Cemetery. The Rev. W. H. Orbell conducted the service at the graveside. _ Pall-bearers were Mr William Samuels. Mr Charles Samuels, Mr Herbert Samuels i nephews*, and Mr Clarence Adams. Floral tributes were received from Mr and Mrs A. Shaw, Mrs C. H. Cree and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Samuels and familv. Mr Adams and Nellie, Clarence and Dorothy, Mrs Kruse, Mrs Barnard, Mrs Lewis Smith, Mr and Mrs T. Watt. Aunt Margaret, Mr and Mrs H. Warren (North road), Mr J. Lea Mrs E. Matthews. Mrs and Miss Curran. Mr and Mrs W. Weir, Edna and Carl, staff of Wynn-Williams, Brown, and Gresson. cousin Hannah and sisters, Mrs S. Kershaw. Mr and Mrs W. Hay ton. Mr and Mrs Frank Inns. Jack. Emily, and Gertie. HERBERT SHOE COMPANY. A.NMAI, STAFF DANCE. Members of the staff of the Herbert Shoe Company, Ltd., held their second annual dance at the Cafe Frascati last night. A shower af gaily-coloured balloons and novelties added greatly to the enjoyment of the guests. Popular dance music was supplied bv Bob Bradford's orchestra, and exhibition dances were given by Miss Jewel Todd and Mr Sidney Hollis. The guests of honour were Mr H. F. Herbert and Mr and Mrs H. S. Goodman. Mrs Goodman wore a frock of black lace mounted on emerald green satin, and a coatee of black panne velvet. Members of the committee in charge of arrangements were Misses I. Jackson i secretary i. E. Barber, A. Galbraith, L. Martin, F. Mallinson, A. North, and Mr R. Stewart. Miss Jackson wore a frock of deep wine satin-backed marocain, with a coatee to match trimmed with grey fur; Miss Barber, a black silk marocain frock and a white georgette shoulder cape edged with black; Miss Galbraith, a black ring velvet frock, and a lemon cape with white fur collar; Miss Martin, a frock of apricot elephant crepe with coatee to match, with wide sleeves flared to the elbows; Miss Mallinson, carnation pink frock of broderie Anglaise, and black velvet coatee with white fur collar; Miss North, a frock of white coin spotted net, finished at the shoulder with frills and at the waistline with a pale green sash. Amongst those present were Mesdames A. Doig, P. W. Reeves, A. R. Falconer. G. L. Scott. C. H. Franklin, C. M. Edmonds, H. Duckworth, A. W. Saker, R. E. Voller. Misses Elizabeth Proctor. Marjorie Knight. Ruth Williams. Alice Keighley, Margaret Jackson. Dorothy Davie, Alberta O'Malley, Margaret Woodham. Eileen Vintiner, Rae Chamberlain, Florence Haworth, Wanaka Anderson. Inga Horneman, Monica Rich, Elsie Rowe. Marjorie Cross. Ngarita Baker, Nola Edmonds, Lily Todd, Phyllis Parr, Maisie Wilton, Edna Dykes, Joan Carter, Mavis Laine. Anne Jackson, Madge Mallinson, Phyllis Watkinson, Doris Preecc, Ola McLeod. and Jean Greaves. < OMING-OF-AGE PARTY. Mr and Mrs A. Spicer 'Cross road, Sockburn) held a pleasant party to c( ebrate the coming-of-age of their eldest daughter Eileen. The rooms were decorated with streamers. autumn berries, spring flowers, and bowls of bronze chrysanthemums. Games and competitions were enjoyed, and during the supper hour Mr Spicer presented a golden key to his daughter. Among those present were Mr and Mrs A. Spicer, Mr and Mrs R. V. Lodge, Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman tPreobleton), Mr and Mrs J. Easterbrook. Mr and Mrs D. Muir, Mr and Mrs L. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs W. Davis. Mrs H. Chaplin, Misses E. Spicer, Mary, Joyce, and Thelma Bennett. Thelma Hepburn, L. Philips, Myrtle Craze, Jessie Chaplin, Vera Lange, Kathleen O'Brien, Joyce Kolkman, Kathleen Boyle, Wynne Burt, Beatrice Jenners, Mildred Easterbrook, Minnie English. Sophia Boyle, Dorothy James. Messrs R. Spicer, C. Kolkman, L. Spicer, G. Burt, J. Gordon, J. Spencer, B. Lange, L. Morris. H. Spicer, E. Prebble, K. Lange, J. Burn, T. Hyde, R. Grimmer, B. Smart, T. Wellsmore, and A. Franks.

I'ARTY AT SPREYDON. To honour Miss Catherine Taylor, whose marriage will take place shortly, teachers of the Spreydon Presbyterian Sunday School held an enjoyable party in the Church hall. Miss Taylor has been in charge o£ the Kindergarten department of the Sunday School for several years, and during that time has had a large number of children in her care. After supper had been served the Rev. A. Simmonds spoke of the fine work dftne by Miss Taylor, and on behalf of the teachers and parents, Miss Hilda Francis presented a pedestal fruit dish to the guest of honour. Games and competitions helped the time to pass pleasantly, and items were given by Misses B. E. Cochran, A. Campbell, J Searing, J. Mackie. K. Cochran. Inez Woodcock, Esme Fox. and Mr Keith Scoty. Miss Smith and Miss Simmonds acted as pianists.

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