PLUNKET SOCIETY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21708, 15 February 1936, Page 2

PLUNKET SOCIETY

OXFORD SUB-BRANCH

A meeting of the Oxford branch of the Piunket Society was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Hall, Mrs W. J. : Skurr presiding. A. motion of sympathy was passed to Mesdames Gorton Sand Somerset in their recent bereavements,; members standing. • Preliminary arrangements, were made for the ewe fair day luncheon to be held in the Town Hall nn March 23. "v

CARD PARTIES

help the funds of the New Brighton- Catholic School, a flag 500 parly, arranged by a committee of women, was held in the schoolroom this week. The prize-winners were Mr and Mrs W. Cant and Mrs O, C. White. . j At the weekly bridge‘party, held by members of the New Brighton Croquet Club, in the pavilion, Rawhiti Domain, the winners were Mesdames R. Sutton, G. Weavers,-and J. Speddlng. , i The committee of the New Brighton District High School held its usual weekly euchre tournament in aid of the school piciilc funds this .• week, when the successful players were Mesdames R, - Jackson- and C. R. Breitfheyer, and Messrs J. Merritt and C. R. Breitmeyer. The South Brighton Croquet Club arranged a pleasant flag 500 evening which was held in the club’s pavilion. ■Prizes were won by Mrs A, E. Cockle, Mr G. Cooksley, and Miss Qemblett. The social committee of the New Brighton Bowling Club held a wlfist evening in the pavilion. Prize-win-ners were Mr F. Larcombe and Mesr dames Ralph Stringer and Campbell,

RAUNAI club

The Raunai Club celebrated its eighteenth birthday with a successful ■social for members and their friends, held at St. Faith’s Parish Hall, New Brighton. Although the name of the club may not be familiar to the general public, it is well known to the majority of the charitable institutions in Christchurch, for whose aid the club is in existence. The club has an interesting history. During the Great War a band of young women met regularly at various homes to help with Red Cross work. When the Armistice was signed, the mutual interests of these women had developed strong friendships, and the little band felt it was desirable, rather than to disband, to form a club to carry on the good work which had been begun. In this way the Raunai, or “friendship,” Club was formed. The club has 21 members, several of them pioneers of the club. Meetings are held regularly at the homes of the various members, and at intervals functions are held to raise money for the club’s work. About £lB is given to charity every year. At the annual birthday party, a most enjoyable time was spent with items, games, and competitions. There was a large number of guests of the club. Competitions were won by the Rev. Kenneth Schollar, Misses Phyllis Poulson, and Shirley Lawrence, and Master Bob. Hurrell. Items were contributed by the following:—Messrs H. J. Francis (song), H. B. Naylor, and F. W. Hughes (humourous recitations), and Miss Shirley Lawrence (dance). Mr L. E; Vernazoni led community singing.

PARTY AT BLENHEIM

In honour of Mrs L. L. Derbidge, whose husband is, being promoted from the Blenheim office to the management of the Union Steam Ship Company’s branch at Lyttelton”, Mrs S. G. Fitzell, Nosworthy street, Blenheim, was hostess at a very enjoyable afternoon party. The drawing room was decorated with bowls of golden berries and flowers, and the tea table with pink rosjs set on a pink cloth. An interesting competition was won by Mrs Lloyd. Mrs Fitzell wore a green and floral crepe de chine frock. The guest of honour wore a navy and white suit Those present were Mesdames Derbidge, A. A. Edwards, Thomas, Hawkins, Chambers, Noble-Adams, Sprosen, Fitzpll, Casey, and Floyd.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Warner’s Hotel: Miss N. Wood (Huddersfield, England). Miss M. McEvedy (Wellington). Clarendon Hotel: Mrs J. Enright, Miss Enright (Westport). United Service Hotel: Mrs H, Coney, Miss Coney (San Francisco), Colonel and Mrs R. P. Wall, Miss N. Wall. Mr A. L. Howitt (Essex), Mr Norman, Miss Norman (Wellington). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs Wallace Pope, Mrs M. Dobble (Invercargill), Miss McCracken (North Canterbury), Miss M. M. Bruce (Malvern), Miss B. I. Johnston (Wellington), Misses Ida Pollock and P. Short (Dunedin). New City Hotel: Miss E. Haydon (Wellington), Miss J. G. Hambleton (Greymouth), Miss S. F. Graham (Timaru), and Miss D. Wilson (Dunedin).

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS

Following are the recent arrivals at "The Cafe," New Brighton: Mrs Richards, ! Masters Hugh' and Dermott Richards, Mrs Phillips (Canterbury), Mr Farras (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs Manson, Mr Walsh,-Mr and Mrs Hadfleld and Master Hadfleld (Christchurch), Mrs Pllklttgton, sen. (Akaroa), and Mr and Mrs Thompson (Greymouth). Guests at Franz Jose£. Glacier Hotel, Waiho, include Lady Myers, LieutenantColonel and Mrs Elwes, Mrs V. Strachan, Dr. and Mrs R. Harvey, Mr and Mrs F. Morley, Mrs Z. Wingfield, Miss M. C. Powis (London), Mr and Mrs H. E, ,L. Porter, Mr and Mrs G. F. Dorr, Miss M. Holt, Misses B. and F. Harrop. Miss J. Leigh, Mr .H. G, Butt (England), MISS I. Olllver (Pleasant Point), Mr and Mrs C. H. Guthrey (Hokitika), Mr and Mrs A. E. Slade (Australia), Miss Betty Rapkel (Melbourne). General and Mrs Cheape, Mrs John Ferrlers, Colonel and Mrs P. P. Chapmani (Scotland). Mr C. M. Malfroy, Dr. and Mrs Litchfield. Mrs J. Q. Smith, Mr E. H. Norman, Mr J. M. Carr, Mrs Thomson, Mrs S. G, Brooker, Dr, Kimball (Wellington), Mr L. D. Martin (California). Mr and Mrs E. B. De Golla, Mr and Mrs G. E, Roberts (San Francisco), Mr W. T. Flower (Melbourne), Mr L. M. Foggln (Southern Rhodesia), Mr and Miss Todd (Invercargill), the Rev. and Mrs WilsonSmith (Cairns), Mr E. E. Middleton. Mr H. V. Heeney, Mr T. Heeney, Mr J. O. Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. W. O’Bflen (SydMr and Mrs J. Quinlan (Kalgoorlie), Mrs and Miss Lester (New Plymouth), Mr and Mrs M. T. McGregor (Walton), Mrs M. Nelson (Pahlatua), Mr and Mrs R. H. Bailey, Mr and Mrs G. W. Richardson. Mrs E. D, Rlehardsoh, Mr and Mrs Valentine, Mrs G, Upton, Miss Joan Uptpn (Auckland), Mrs M. E, •Thomson, Miss Chris Mrs Nelson (Napier), Mrs Mahan, Mr G. Q. Mahan Mr and' Mrs H. S. Beaumont, MrS S. Jeffrey, (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. H. Chapman (Ross), Dr. and Mrs W. H. Borrle, Professor Benham, Miss Borrie, Mf A. B. Roy (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs M. Des Brisay, Miss Des Brisay (Vancouver). Mr and Mrs R. W, Richardson (Federated Malay States), Mrs and Miss Pide (Canada), Mr E. J. Miller (Fiji), Mrs Gwynne (South Africa). ’