GARDEN PARTY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21685, 20 January 1936, Page 2

GARDEN PARTY

ADMIRAL HARPER ENTERTAINED

“ARMAMENTS ARE NOT AGGRESSIVE”

On Saturday afternoon members of the Christchurch branch of the Navy League and their friends attended a very enjoyable garden party given at St. Andrew's College ip honour of Vice-Admiral J. E. T. Harper, C.8., M.V.0., a member of the well-known Harper family, which has been prominently associated with the history of Canterbury since its foundation. Admiral Harper, who spent his boyhood in Christchurch, has lived abroad for many years, and. has now come back to revisit the scenes of his youth and to renew old friendships. The Navy League was fortunate in having the use of the beautiful grounds at St. Andrew’s College for its pleasant gathering, and in the warm sunshine the lawns bordered by fine trees, the flower beds, athd the gently-flowing stream looked very attractive. Music was played by Mr A, Bidgood’s- orchestra, and tea was served by members of the women’s auxiliary in the large dining-room overlooking the lawn.- A treasure hunt, which caused much amusement, was won by Misses Diana Taylor and Maire Fear.

Peace Machines

“The Navy League is pleased and proud to welcome so distinguished a visitor as Admiral Harper," said Mrs J. F. Studholme, a vice-president of the Navy League, and president of the women’s section, when introducing Admiral Harper, who was warmly welcomed.

“I would like you to think of the ships of the navy, not as war machines, but as peace machines,”' said Admiral Harper in a short, spirited address. The British navy was, ne said, never used for purposes of aggression. Recently responsible public men in America and France had expressed the opinion that the British naVy was the greatest factor In maintaining world peace, and he thought that that opinion was held by the leaders of thought in every country in Europe. But this great peace machine, had, he said, been allowed to rot, to get into a pathetic state, because certain societies and persons who held the mistaken idea that to abolish armaments was to abolish war had brought influence to work for the reduction of armaments. The result was that the navy now was not big enough. ‘‘Just as a corkscrew without a point is not much good,” , Admiral Harper, “so is a navy inefficient'if it is not big enough. Armaments are not aggressive; it is the policy that governs them that is aggressive; war makes armaments, but armaments do not make war. We British people are all peace-lovers; we desire order, discipline, and happiness, hut we can not maintain order and discipline unless We have a force available to enforce them. If we keep peace and order in our Empire we should do a great deal for the peace of the world, but if we wish to maintain peace we must not lose our sea power, for. loss of sea power means loss of security, loss of security means loss s io|sAftfi«.i and then all is lost.

Symbol of Justice The Navy League, Admiral Harper continued, had always believed that the gesture of disarmament was not, in the long run, in the interests of g e 5 ce >J md * ts Policy had been justify TrR ne hundred and sixty years ago the Union Jack was recognised as the symbol of justice, security, and peace; for 140 years it had continued to hold that proud position, but for the last 15 years it could not maintain its oldtime prestige. He read a letter which he had received from Earl Jellicoe three weeks before his death emphasising the necessity of naval 'supremacy, and concluded by appealing for support for the Navy League, which, he said, was the only society that insisted on the maintenance of peace and security throughout the Empire.

FROCKS AT THE THEATRE

“Life Begins at Eight,” presented by Mr Stanley McKay’s Revue Company at St. James’ Theatre on Saturday night, proved very popular, and to women patrons, the frocks worn by the performers were of special interest. The management, realising the interest that every woman will take in a fashion parade, had included this feature in its programme. A very attractive frock, shown this week, was one suitable for formal wear. It had

a slightly trained skirt of navy taffeta, and from below the shoulders in front two panels of white satin were attached, looped diagonally in the centre ' back, and wound. around the waist several times to give a wide belt effect, then knotted loosely, the long narrow tie-ends falling to the hem of the skirt at the back. Another member of the ballet wore what appeared to be a cape of orchid pink lace over a black trained frock, but which was in reality the large kimono sleeves and medici collar of the frock. The stage was artistically arranged for the selections given by the musical trio, Winnie Edgerton (singer), Elvy Ferguson (violinist), and May Brook (pianist). Bowls of shaded pink and yellow flowers and draped Spanish shawls made an effective background for the artists’ white frocks, all of different materials and styles, which were worn either with silver shoes, or silver* ornaments.

Miss Ferguson made her first appearance wearing a frock of shell pink net inset with godets of flared frills, and of the many attractive frocks which Miss Edgerton had the opportunity, of wearing, a combination of dusky pink and black for an afternoon frock was outstanding, the' bodice of pink material being trimmed’ with faggotting in sunray effect from the neckline. Miss Maggie Buckley; wore a well-cut frock of cyclamen taffeta, end later appeared in a frock; of deep Wedgwood blue georgette’ with an uncommon magnolia neck yoke trimiped with sequins. "Patricia,” the adagio dance?, who never fails to delight her audience, but whoso acts do not permit of elaborate frocking, showed her flair for dress by the addition of a finely kilted frill to her attractive little tunic of caramel brown satin.

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GOLDEN WEDDING

MR AND MRS ALMA EDGfJLEB, TEMUKA (spacut. to tn run.) TEMUKA, January 19. More than 150 relatives and friends

gathered in tlje United Bands’ Hall, Temuka, on Saturday evening to celebrate the golden wedding ol Mr and

Mrs Alma Edgeler, of John street, Temuka. The evening began . with a banquet, at which Mr ‘ R. J. Edgar (Seadown) acted as chairman. As well as Mr and Mrs Edgeler, Mrs E. Hornbrook, of Washdyke, who was the bridesmaid, was present.

MJV JLM WOO fJA l*S9\r/ A decorated wedding cake occupied a prominent position in the room, and before this was cut by Mr and Mrs Edgeler, the chairman briefly referred to his long and pleasant association with the Edgeler family. Mr and Mrs Edgeler Were among , the pioneers of South Canterbury who had endured the adversities of the early days, and had won through. Toasts were honoured as follows: “The King,” “The Bride and Bride- - 11 J 1 11T HI HIJ

groom, proposed by Mr W. E. Edgeler, and responded to by Mr A. Edgeler; “The Bridesmaid,” the chairman, and Mrs E. Hornbrook; “Absent Relatives.” Mr W. Edgeler (Timaru), and Mr R. Davis; “Kmdred Associations,” Mr M. Wyber, and Mr Charles Arnst; "The Grandchildren,” Mr R. Jamieson, and Mr J. Jamieson; “Sons and Daughters,” Mr Albert Edgeler, and Mr E. Allfrey; “The Ladies,” Mr W. Fleming, and Mr W. Austin; “The Chairman?’ Mr A. de Renzy, and Mr H. Cain; and “The Newspapers.” Mrs Edgeler (who was formerly Miss Mary Bryan) came out to New Zealand in 1874,, in the ship Otrator, ■ from Gloucester, Mr Edgeler following in the Waimate the next year (1875). They were married at the MofKftfJlci l Q rto am

jvaetnoaist parsonage, Temuka, on January 19, 1886, by the Rev. Mr Thomas, who was in charge of the Temuka circuit at that period. They have lived in the district ever since. There are four sons and four daughters, and T- grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Except that Mr Edgeler’s sight has been failing, both Mr and Mrs Edgeler are in the best of health. During the banquet a musical programme was given.

A list of congratulatory telegrams was read out by the chairman, and Mr and Mrs Edgeler received many presents. Among those present were Mr and Mrs A. Edgeler, Mr and Mrs A. Edgeler, jun., Mr and Mrs W. H. Edgeler, Miss E. Edgeler, Mr and Mrs W. Edgeler (Timaru). Mr and Mrs R. J. Edgar (Seadown), Mr and Mrs A. de Renzy (Winchester), Mr and Mrs A. Burrows (Levels), Mr and Mrs A. Davis (Clandeboye), Mr and Mrs T. Woodley (Dunedin), Mrs P. Walcroft (Christchurch), Mrs E. Hornbrook (WflslvlvVftV Mf ami TWrc TX7 Aiiefirt

vwasnayice;. Mr ana Mrs W. Austin (Winchester), Mr and Mrs Henderson (Winchester), Mr R. Gason (Milford), Mr and Mrs R. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs E. Allfrey, Mr- and Mrs J. Bryan, Mr and Mrs Chas. Arnst, Mr and Mrs R; Phillips, Mr and Mrs B. Fleming, Mr J. Ross, Mr and Mrs J. Rickus, Mr H. Cain, Mr S. Larcombe, Mr and Mrs Wyber, Mr and Mrs G, Moulton, Mr and Mrs A. McFarlane, Mrs R. Moulton, Mr and Mrs A, Phillips, and many others of Temuka. PRESENTATION PARTY

A pleasant time was spent at the Manse, Mayfield, when the lady members of the Presbyterian Church and other friends met to honour Miss Mona Riley and Miss Glennie Sewell, whose marriages will take place shortly, • Clock golf and' other competitions were enjoyed in the gardens, the competitions being won -by Miss Betty Morrow, Mrs T. Taylor, and Miss. Bmck. The guests of honour were presented with posies of flowers by Mesdames T. Corbett and J. Brown. c - Mcllroy, in presenting to Miss Riley a brass fire-screen and brass candlestick, spoke of her good' work as organist, and the help she had given at church functions. To Miss Sewell. she presented an oak bookrest. COOKING WITHOUT TEARS . How many women dread the comine of summer and fho nrcmo».o+;«'«

"‘S. ui ssuuuner ana me preparation Of meals in hot stuffy kitchens! There are still many, but the number is rapidly decreasing. The electric cooker has opened up previously undreamed of possibilities for cool, and comfortable Summer cooking. It produces neither flames, fumes, nor smell, and is always under perfect control. . The M.E.D.’s great offer for electric cooker installations is still being eagerly seized upon. Wise women will act promptiy while summer days are still with us. DANCES ARRANGED The select old-time dance will beheld .this evening at the Caledonian?},, Hall. There will be 12 prizes tor j -lucky spot, Monte Carlo, and lourminiature, Monte Carlo winners. The' : Evans-Campbell Band win hfe in at* tendance, and the gallery will be open for spectators. A “long night" ninepenny old-time dance will be held this evening at the Alexandra Hall, when dancing will continue until midnight. The attractions will include. special music and a Monte Carlo dance.