CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21198, 23 June 1934, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mr and Mrs A. B. Johnson arrived by the Wahine yesterday morning. Mrs Charles Teschemaker (Blenheim), who has been staying with Mrs George Tidswell, Sumner, will return home to-day. Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford and Miss Betty Rutherford (Macdonald Downs, Hawarden) arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and will I spend a few weeks at their house at Sumner. Mr and Mrs C. Bell (Fendaiton) have left for a visit to Australia and the East. Miss Janet Steele (Wellington), who is visiting Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs E. J. Cordner, Rossall street. Miss Grace Nixon left yesterday for Dunedin, where she will fulfil an engagement to sing the part of Carmen in the production of Bizet's opera of that name by the Dunedin Grand Opera Club. Mrs A. W. Wells (Masonic Hotel, Christchurch) is improving favourably after undergoing an operation in Lewisham Hospital. Friends of Miss Annas Gale will be pleased to hear that she sang at the reception to Miss Jean Batten in the Sydney Town Hall on June 1. News has been received by cable of the marriage on June 9, at St. Mary Kippington, Srvenoaks, of Dr. Alan Murison Bowie, only son of Mr and Mrs C. B. Bowie (Fendaiton). to Helen Constance, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Fairweather, Sevenoaks. Kent. The engagement is announced of Eileen Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. H. Thompson (Oxford), to Reginald, second Son of Mrs L. Youngman (Oxford) and of the late Mr C. F. Grimwood. The management and staff of Kincaids, Ltd., have issued invitations for the annual dance, to be held at Frascati on July 24. The opening social of the winter season of the North Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute was held in the New Cadena tearooms last night, Mr W. C. Colee presiding. Brief addresses were given by Messrs C. T. Aschman, Colee, H. F. Penlington, E. U. Just (a foundation member of the institute), and others, and the programme included several musical and elocutionary items. A bridge party in aid of the Karitane Hospital will be held at Ballantynes tearooms on July' 24, at 7.45 o'clock. Ax'rangements are in the hands of Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, and the following committee: Mesdames W. G. Scannell, Lionel Cooke, F. S. Grant; Misses Kathleen Hoare and Helen Thomson. Players may book tables at Ballantynes enquiry counter.

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ATTRACTIVE GOODS SUCCESSFUL SALE £75 RAISED A striking example of what can be achieved when women, with goodwill and common sense, combine to help others, is afforded by members of Mrs E. J. Cordner's sewing bee —a band of workers who, for years, have consistently helped St. Saviour's Orphanage, if'rom smaJl beginnings the bee has grown large, ana nas greatly extended me scope or its activities, while at I me same time it has won an enviable reputation ior good workmanship. in June 1927, six women met at the home of Mrs l J ercy Overton, Fendalton, and at the suggestion of Mrs Cordner decided to meet weekly and make pretty and inexpensive articles which later would be sold in aid of St. Saviour's orphanages. From that day,* seven years ago, the weekly sewing meetings have been held, except during the summer recess each year; more skilled workers have joined and have greatly enjoyed their connexion with the bee, which is still directed by Mrs Cordner; periodic sales of goods have been held and considerably more than £2OOO has been raised for the orphanage, a truly splendid result. Yesterday members of the bee held their winter sale, a very successful one, at the home of Mrs H. D. Acland, who kindly lent her house for the occasion. The goods included babies' woollen garments, aprons, novelty bags and pochettes of many kinds; embroidered mats and towels, kettle holders, coal gloves, flap-jack covers, and blotters, all uncommonly decorated with coloured felt, pram covers and sachets with dainty ribbon embroidery, hot water bottle covers, and table linen worked with Richelieu embroidery. They were reasonably priced "and sold readily, as did also good supplies of home-made sweets and of flowers. Afternoon tea was served in the dining-room. The financial result of the sale was £75 3s 9d. The members of the bee who worked for this sale were Mesdames E. J. Cordner, Vesey Hamilton, J. G. Collins, C. M. Ollivier, Leslie Aver ill, Keppel Archer, Charles Cooper. Malcolm Powrie, T. L. Cowlishaw, P. Hallows Wood, V. Holm Turnbull, Percy Wright, Donald Dobson, Douglas Anderson, W. H. Cowper, Frank Graham, A. Leslie Macfarlane. G. T. Weston, A. C. Thomson, P. Stanley Foster, Cecil Wood, A. C. Keell, Harold Greenwood, R. W. Morrow, George Aitken. Ivan Jennings, Robinson Hall, Edwin Hay, Misses Hardy (Timaru), Joan Lee, Mildred Cooke, Philipna Acland. D. Moore. Morten, Relda Duncan, Janet Williams, Monica Templeman, and Sheila Cordner. MODERN GIRL AND SPORT DEBATE AT Y.W.C.A. The members of the El-d'Noor senior club of the Young Women's Christian Association held a debate recently on the subject, "That sport plays too large a part in the life of the modern girl." The speakers for the affirmative were Misses Helen Thompson and Jessie Smith, and for the negative Misses Marie Curtis and Evelyn Barcock. Miss Gwen Carew acted as qhairwoman. In defence of the statement, the main arguments put forward were that too large a part of a girl's earnings were spent on sport; that she even overspent herself, resorting to time payment system and accounts; that such cultural recreations as music, literature, and art received secondary if any consideration; and that over interest in sport leads to neglect of work and lack of consideration for home ties and duties, as well as the ignoring of the orthodox observation of Sunday. . . In opposition to these opinions Misses Curtis and Barcock quoted the opinion of an employer who, when engaging girls, preferred them to take an' interest in sport. They stressed the necessity for outdoor recreation for girls whose work was of a sedentary nature, almost entirely in shops, offices or workrooms. Physical development was essential to good health. They questioned the statement that much money was spent on sport, most team games and tramping entailing comparatively little expense. They felt that the cultural life was not cramped, but rather enlarged bv the appreciation of beauty in nature and in the friendships made. A lively discussion followed to which all club members contributed. Criticism and helpful suggestions were offered by Miss R. White, the club I leader.

OBITUARY MRS MARY QUINN The death occurred recently, after a long illness, of Mrs Mary Quinn, an old pioneer of North Canterbury, and widow of the late Mr Joseph Quinn. Mrs Quinn, who was 86 years of age, was born In County Iveagh, Ireland, in 1848. She and her husband arrived in New Zealand in 1874, and settled in the Ohoka district, and were resident there for more than 40 years. In 1917 they retired and went to Rangiora, where Mr Quinn died in 1919. Later, Mrs Quinn, with her son, took another farm in the Loburn district, where she resided until the time of her death. Mrs Quinn leaves -a family of five sons, three daughters, 42 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

The funeral took place at the Rangiora Roman Catholic cemetery, the Rev. Father Leen officiating. The pallbearers were her grandsons.

Invitations have been issued for the annual "Green and Gold" ball, to be held at the Winter Garden on July 10, by the Past and Senior Students' Association of the Technical College. The quarterly gathering of the Canterbury Pilgrims' and Early Settlers' Association is to be held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Masonic hall, Gloucester street. In addition to concert items, slides illustrative of early Christchurch will be shown.

A very enjoyable time was spent at the Methodist Deaconess House on Thursday night, when the students, hostel residents, and staff, gathered to say good-bye to the Superintendent (Miss Sewell), and to present to her a silver teapot as a token of their esteem. Miss Sewell will leave for Dunedin todajt

STAFF DANCE

COMBINED BANKS

The annual dance arranged by the staffs o£ the Christchurch combined banks was held last night at the Winter Garden, and as in former years was a pronounced success. Dance music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston orchestra, and an exhibition dance was given by Mr Leo Bowden and partner.

The members of the dance committee were Misses M. H. Blamires and E. R. Fulton, Messrs W. M. Rumbold, W. H. Gresham, K. H. Gower, E. Stringer, A. S. Graham, M. S. Tansley, R. W. Jones (treasurer), and J. J. Agar (secretary): Miss Blamires wore a plainlymade long-sleeved frock of flame coloured ring velvet, and Miss Fulton's frock of white ehantilly lace was trimmed with narrow georgette frills, and worn with a scarlet velvet sash. Guests of honour were Mr G. McLeod and Mrs McLeod, who wore a frock of black satin and black lace, with coatee of gold and black lame; Mr R. H. J. Camm and Mrs Camm, who wore a frock of black silk-spotted French crepe and a black velvet coatee, and Mr J. S. Middleton and Mrs Middleton. whose frock was of cobalt blue wind-swept satin. Those present included Mesdames Arthur Muschamp, L. M. Brain, C. Simpson, A. G. Bean, Frank Srnaill (Belfast), J. L. Barriball, G. W. Skelton, A. J. Steer, T. M. Boyne, N. Heslop-Scott, E. Pelvin, J. F. Murphy, A. V. Taylor, A. B. JJeekingsale, J. M. Mitchell, Reginald Lund, Colin Morrison, O. T. Rogers, Eric Gray, A. H. Henderson, W. A. Penton, R. Bonisch, F. W. Stevens, Roland Smith, H. P. Donaldson, Maitland Clarkson, C. S. Stevens, A. B. Ringer, Misses Beverley Arscott, Phyllis Arscott, Rani Stewart, Mabel Banks, N. Betts, Dorothy Franklin, Mavis Muschamp, Kathleen Early, Edna Simes, Dorothy Towart, Muriel Cox, Constance Hanr.igan, Dorothy Trott (Lake Tekapo), G. Blamires, Taylor, Marjorie Armstrong, Nancy Tovey, Orrna Fretwell, Ivis Manhire, Rita Williams, Nita Wornall, Moira Woodham, Joan Stephens, Ena Fleetwood, Myra Pollard, Edna Loughlin, Isabel Anderson, April Maclean, Joan . Corsbie, Muriel Clark, Edith Penny, Barbara Dowell, Dorothy Parr. Kitty Hallins, Margaret Florence. Rona Atmore, Edna Penhalluriack, Wyn Foreman, Nance Mooney. M. Todd, Violet Townsend, Rona Haifih, Edna Steans, Berta Donovan, Joyce Scanes, Nancy Malley, Rona Pine, Vera Stewart, Joy Whitehead, Rayma Morgan, Fiona Rile}-, M. Prince (Westport), Edna Thomas (Ashburton), Betty O'Boyle, Margaret Leggetl, Pauline Upharn, Dixie Hepburn, Vera Fox, Rita Tilleyshort, Nina Davison, Phyllis Plimmer, Shona Bassett, Ailsa March, Lorraine Harker, Jean Boys, Linda Davidson, Joyce Wareing, Marjorie Smith, lima Bishop, Evelyn Sweet, Egidia Menzies, Jean Hatherley, Winifred Green, M. Austin, Z. Lindsay, Cushla O'Callaghan, Monica Mcllroy, Mona Sharman, Alice Bennett, Phyllis Palmer. RED CROSS SOCIETY FANCY DRESS DANCE The annual fancy dress dance of the Amberley branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Leithfield Hall on Thursday night. The contmnt.ee, with Mrs F. H. Courage (prt:siut:ni./ anu Miss K. F. Parsuns i secretary,l, nau made complete arrangements ior the entertainment of me guests, ana a very enjoyaDie tune was spent. i' maiiciauy, me dance Kiiuuxu prove beneuciai to the brancn. Music was supplied by Miss Brady's orcnestra. Prizes were awarded as follows: — Best aressed lady, Miss Chamoeriain (Early Victorian;; best dressed man, mr Koberi Parsons (Cowboy.); cheapest costumes, Mrs Croft (Topsy), Mr E. Hiatt (G. B. Shaw); most amusing costumes, Miss P. Courage and Miss M. Sinclair; best dressed pair, Mr and Mrs W. B. Wood (Palm Beach, Florida); special prize, Mrs Streeter (Old Lady). Amongst those present in fancy dress were Mesdames F. H. Courage (Ann of Cleaves), E. E. Maiden (Rumanian), J. Streeter 'Old Lady), Miss McNaught (Spanish Lady), Miss M. Parsons (Dutch Girl), Miss M. Bristow (V.A.D.), Mr and Mrs W. B. Wood (Palm Beach, Florida), Mr and Mrs GeoiTrey Dixon (Eastern Prince and Princess), Mr and Mrs Roger Johnson (Old English Lady and Gentleman), Mr and Mrs E. P. Shier (Waiter and Waitress), Mesdames E. L. Hiatt (Dairymaid), J. Schofield (Spanish Lady J, J. V. Oxley (Gipsy), E. O. rison (Gipsy), D. Chapman (Harem: Lady), H. T. Little (Queen Anne), R. | Croft (Topsy), G. S. Roberts (Katherine of Aragon), Misses N. Henderson (Apache), M. Twhigg (Gipsy), F. Roberts (Early Victorian), J. Bristow (Flag Lieutenant), O. Spencer Bower (Bacchus), E. Harries (Alsatian Peasant Girl), L. Bowker (Period Costume), Elisabeth Tipping (Marlene Dietrich), Elizabeth Acland (Minnie Mouse), Lois Ollivier (Jean Harlow), Patricia Powrie (Kay Francis), Patricia Courage (Cicely Courtneidge), Billie Henderson (Flame), Edna Payne (Oriental Costume), Thelma Payne (Summertime), Evelyn George (Black and White Pierrette), Phyliis Smith (Gipsy), Rona Little (Pierrette), Janice Overton (Jackie Coogan), M. Little (Mexican), Marjorie Frew (Chinese Lady), Elizabeth Chamberlain (Early Victorian), Elsie Ford (Rainbow), Celia Reese (Katherine Hepburn), Brigit Gresson (Joan Crawford), M. Nance Blunden (Charlie Chaplin), M. Busch (Highland Lass), Betty Rutherford (Beach Pyjamas), Messrs H. Sidey (French Student), M. S. Bower (Ambassador), G. Temple (Mexican), D. Chapman (Master of Hunt), O. Wells (Eastern Jew), J. A. Courage (Jack Hulbert), R. Roid (Mexican), E. L. Hiatt (G. Bernard Shaw), R. Parsons (Pierrot), G. Bowker (Convict). Robert Parsons (Tom Mix), T. Reid (Spanish Gentleman), A. George (Pierrot), Basil Smyth (Leslie Howard), H. Arlington (Toreador), George Milne (Wallace Berry), Peter Markham (Ronald Colman), M. Johnston (Unemnloyed). Others present were Mr and Mrs I. G. Grierson, Mr and Mrs W. A. Parsons. Mr and Mrs W. J. Martyn, Mr and Mrs 11. D. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs A. R. Turnbull, Dr. and Mrs F. T. Berkinshaw, Mr and Mrs J. Tinnock, Mr and Mrs G. W. Rhodes, Mesdames G. R. Holton. J. E. Chamberlain, J. Harrison, J. B. Starky, W. Fletcher. A. Munro. W. T. Moles, R. Sloper, R. Lambie, J. D. Boyce. Misses P. Busch, B. Dron, Bettv Sarich, Muriel Adams (Christchurch), Jean Jamieson, F. King, Eileen Russell, Mavis Bishop, Myrtle Lukey. Patricia Phyllio. Gwen Hislop. Phyllis Fletcher, and Beatrice Kennedy.