News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21577, 13 September 1935, Page 3

News For Women

I (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) I FOR NO. 1 GROUP 1 At the invitation of Mr and Mrs C, B E. Boon and family, members of the I firm's staff and their friends gathered m at a card party given in support of the I candidature of the No. 7 group queen. i The organising committee had made I special arrangements to ensure the I comfort of the guests, and supper ar--1 rangements had been made by MesI dames C; E. Boon. Hammett, L. Boon, 1 Readman. Misses Gwen and Thelma I Boon. Prizes were won by Mrs Hun--1 ter and Mr A. R. King (bridge), Mrs I Walker and Mr May ("500"), and Mr I Hill and partner (euchre). I Amongst those present were Mr and i Mrs C. E. Boon. Mr and Mrs L. Boon, I Mr and Mrs M. J. Le Comte, Mr and 1 Mrs W. Spiers, Mr and Mrs H. StockI dale, Mr and Mrs Readman, Mr and § Mrs R. Wynne Owen, Mr and Mrs i Alex. Besley, Mr and Mrs L. W. Besi ley, Mr" and Mrs H. N. Wilson, Mr and 1 Mrs T. G. Dick. Mr and Mrs H. Wil--1 liams, Mr and Mrs P. Campion, Mr I and Mrs F. May, Mr and Mrs M. Wadi ley, Mesdames E. Harding, Besley, I Craig, Lutton. D. Martin, C. Hunter, F. 1 G. Coxhead, Batchelor, K. F. Thomp--3 son, W. Boyd, Fine, Vincent, M. Armstrong. L. Ditfort, E. Blair, A. Jones, Samson, Carter, Keenan, F. Walker, G. Morgan, J. Storer, A. Woodham, W. Parker. L. Rodgerson, C. Blenheim, Peters. Bartholomew, Johnston, A. E. ' Tumber. Misses Gwen Boon, Thelma Boon, E. Turner, Ruby Carey, E. Bowman, Doris Granger, Gladys Giles, Eileen Plank, Olive Eslick, and Campion. DANCE AT RICCARTON A dance held in the Riccarton racecourse tea rooms last night was one of the most successful functions held to augment the funds of the sports queen candidate (Miss Betty Cotterill) for the Metropolitan Queen Carnival. Members of the Riccarton Racecourse Bowling Club were responsible for the j arrangements. The tea rooms had been specially decorated for the occasion with spring blossoms and greenery, and pastelshaded flowers brightened the supper tables. The dance was made possible by the enterprise of the following committee: Messrs J. Bailey (chairman), P. D. Mac Nab, G. Reed, W. Marsh, H. Daniels. C. Townsend, J. Holmes, and Coutts (secretary). ; Mr M. McKinnon was master of ceremonies and the Evans-Campbell dance band provided the music. Amongst the guests were many representatives from kindred clubs and Messrs W. Healey, T. Fox, F. S, Barnett, and C. Madsen, representing the Christchurch Bowling Centre. BLENHEIM NEWS To celebrate his eightieth birthday anniversary, Mr Edmund Rutherford entertained some of his relatives and friends at an enjoyable party, heTd at his home in Weld street. Owing to the inclement weather a number of Ris Canterbury relatives were unable to attend Afternoon tea was served in the dining room, the table being decorated with spring flowers, and a birthday cake decorated with 80 candles held pride of place. Those present were Mrs J. Williams (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs E. Good, Mr and Mrs CJ'O. T. Rutherford, Mr and Mrs DampierCrossley (Rotherham), Mr and Mrs G. K. I. Stocker, Mr and Mrs W. T. Churchward, Mr and Mrs Colin Macdonald, Mr and Mts F. Dillon, Mr and Mrs A. C. Fell, Mrs H. Howard, Mr and Mrs A. A. Macnab, Mrs B. Clouston, Mrs H. Hodson, Misses Moira Macnab, Margaret Williams, J. Anderson, Margaret Moore, Shirley Macnab, Messrs E. W. Moore, Leslie Rutherford (Haydon Downs), Peter Moore, Edward, John, and Hugh Good, Edmund Williams (Christchurch), and Colin Macnab. Mrs J. Williams (Christchurch) Is staying with Mr E. Rutherford. Miss M. Macrae, who has been visiting Blenheim, has returned to Nelson. Mrs G. Andrew (Birch Hill) has returned from a visit to Christchurch, Mrs J. Wilkinson (Wellington) Is visiting Mrs P. R. Wilkinson. Miss Ida Willis (Wellington), who has been vistiing Mrs K. P. Mowat, has returned home. WOMEN'S CLUB Mrs J. E. Russell arranged the afternoon musicale held at the Canterbury Women's Club, the rooms being decorated for the occasion with janonica, forsythia, camellias, and arum lilies. Items were given as follows:—Songs, Madame Irene Ainsley; pianoforte solos, Mrs J. E. Russell; vocal duets, Mrs H. L. Bowker and Mrs E. Pidgeon; 'cello solos. Mrs J. Guthrie; songs, Mr Burt. Mrs Russell was the accompanist RETURNED SOLDIERS' SOCIAL The New Brighton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held a social evening in the New Princess Theatre annexe. At euchre, the winners were Mesdames H. Nelson and R. A. Jackson, and Messrs W. Cant and G. Fitzgerald. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs F. Booth and Mr J. Cusack. A "New Princess" noveltv dance was won by Miss W. Smith and Mr D. Wakefield, and Mr R. Russell won a competition. The music for dancing was played by Mrs H. RossSmith and Mr F. Arnold, and Mr F. O. Ormandy was master of ceremonies. FAREWELL PARTY To enable friends to say good-bye to Miss Miriam Watson, who has taken a teaching position in Scargill, a surErise party recently visited "Caldeck," the home of Mr and Mrs L. Watson, Oxford. The time was spent in games and music, songs being sung by Messrs A. ' Baxter and I. Constable. Those present included Mr and Mrs L. Watson, Misses Miriam Watson, Vera Skurr, Joan Webber, Rita Skurr, Betty Howard, Messrs S. Skurr, A. Baxter, L Constable, and T. Judson. ■ : J VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS r Park Lodge, Arthur's Pass—Mrs Gilroy, Miss Bagley, Mr T. W. Harrison, Mr AJaistcr Gilchrist, Mr G. 0. T. Burns (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. E. Jones, Mrs E. G. Robertson (Timaru), Miss Sleddon (Auckland), Mr M. Duke, Mr T.. E. Yarnall (Manawatu), Mrs Bosomworth, Miss Hannam, Mr Pope, and Mr Theo Williams (Ohrißtchurch). Hermitage, Mount . Cook—Sydney : Mr and Mrs A. Grengroving. Waitomo : 2?*w £ r ,l- M> Anß °n- Wellington: Mr A. M. Wall, Mr A. Leslie Wall, Miss J. Maginness, Mrs M. Maginness. Nelson: Miss Mary Eont. Auckland: Mr L. Vine*. Timaru: Miss R. H. Palllser, Mr and Mrs J. Palliser. Master Keith Palliser, Mr O, L. Maban. Oamaru: Miss M. Miller. Greymonth: Miss M. Hannan. Waimate: Mr Knell, Mr L. Jones. Makikihi: Mr M. J. : Meehan. Christchurch: Mr Neil Adams. Dunedin: Mr W. Woods, Mr H. Jacobs, Miss L. Chance, Mr E. Lilly, Mr F. E. Mel- I drum, Misb D. Samson, Miss B. Black, Miss ; N. Brown, Miss Turnbull, Miss B. Thomp- , son, Miss M. Butler, Miss M. N. Woodß, Mr , J. Puller, Miss M. McMurtie, Miss P. Martin, Mr Morrow, Mr D. J. Wilson, Miss Audrey Trengrove, Miss Nancy Palmer, Mr P. < Pinfold, Mrs Neil Begg, Mr E. A. Dawson, . Masters J. MoPherson, A. Cuxrie, A. Divers, i E. Allen, G. B. Allen, A. J. B. Ruff, ». i Stevens, Mr 6. McKee, Master J. G. Cook- ; eon,: Master B. -G. Carter .and -Mr- J. fJwan. •

FOR GYMNASIUM FUND The Addington-Spreydon Committee of the Boys' High School gymnasium fund held an enjoyable and successful dance in the Oddfellows' Hall, Selwynstreet. Members of the organising committee were Mr and Mrs A. J. Cade, Mr and Mrs J. W. Munt, Mr and Mrs Atkinson, Mr and Mrs A. Hobbs, Mr and Mrs B. Sloane, Mrs E. H. Swallow, Mrs Andrews, and Neill DownNovelty dances were wqn by Miss Nellie Frayle and Mr P. F. Dawson and Mr and Mrs Milne. Shackel's orchestra supplied the music and supper was served by the committee. Among those present were Mesdames A. J. Cade, J./W. Munt, St Geo. Atkinson, B, Sloane, A. Hobbs, Dougall, Milne, Misses N, Stewart. M. Hall, M. James, L. Marriott, Dougall, Vera Ansell, Mary Price, JJ, Kaveaey,

Rosina Monty, G. Andrews, I. Brettell, Nellie Frayle, Evelyn Moore, Muriel Moore, Edwina Atkinson, Jocelyn Atkinson, Evelyn Eddington, Helen Ait--1 ken, Beta Forbes, Ruby Belworthy, '■ -Jean Calder, A. Bracfcenridge, M. Paul, „ Jean Irving, Evelyn Webb, Joan Lawrey, Barbara Noble, E. Adams, Jean Williams*,Vera Thomas, Madge Wal- ! ton, Betty Williamson, and M* Williamson.