TIMARU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21732, 14 March 1936, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A large number of members and friends attended the opening for the j Sn of the South Canterbury i dahlias, hydrangeas and tall sprays of autumn leaves de- . corated the clubroom, and the teatables were bright with pink linen ; cloths, and bowls of pink and blue • aS in r the absence of the president (Mrs WH. Orbell) owing- to a bereavement, i her place was taken by the vice-presi- : dint (Mrs E. G. Kerr), who in ■ welcoming the visitors, referred to the deatHf Mrs R. L. Orbell, a member i of the club for many years, and as a • mark of respect to her memory all : present stood in silence. A musical programme was con-. . tributed by Mrs N. D. Mangos, Mrs W. I Tait Miss M. Bowler, Miss Marion Hay and Miss Betty Holdgate After tea had been served, the play, "A Mar- . riage Has Been Arranged," written by Muriel Box, was read by Mrs L. • M 7 Inglis, Mrs R.■ D. King. Mrs C. Hayter, Mrs C. S. Bruce, Mrs D. S. Kemshed, Miss Ivy Olliver, Miss Loo Cartwright, and Mrs L. S. Talbot. Amongst those present were Mesdames P. W. Rule, G. Bowker, StonewSg, J. S. Turnbull, L. E. Finch, C, G. B King, L. M. Inglis, George Hart, L. S. Talboi, Kelland, Walterßaymond, W I. Tait, P. B. /Benham, C. R. Orr Walker, F. Oxford, Webb, W. Sowerby, F. W. D. Adams, A. A. E. Pennefather, A. Anderson, Adams, Sutherland, F. S. Shrimpton, Burdon, J". G. Duncan, A. C. Mclnnes, H. Holdgate C. Bowker, E. Howden, J. J. ,Heasley, Webster, C. A Paterson, A. G. Tait, R. S. Goodman, J S. Scott, G. D. Virtue, J. M. O'Callaghan, G. R. Kingston, C. Hayter, p. B Murchison, T. W. Satterthwaite, Hector Scott, D. B. Shand, W. J. O Connell, D. S. Kemshed, Bowler, T. Black, Guy, W. Moody, R. D. King, R. T. Turnbull, D. McLennan, Peter McLean .(Wellington), William Raymond, A. Fleming, C. C. W. Haselden, Blair, F. Newton, H. Bannerman, H. Hall, Dick, H H. Dobie, W. White, A> Grant, N. W. Mangos, Meehan, Bruce, L. M. Inglis, Misses Revell, Loo Cartwright, Maud Howden, Nancy Fleming, Betty Holdgate, Marion Hay, M. Bowler, Fox, Laing-Meason, Isabel Moody, Shanks (2), Knubley, L. Fussell, Shirtchff, Olliver (2). D. Barron, Anstey, and Holdgate. The Misses Turnbull (Wai-iti road) , have returned from a visit to Mrs w. | Turnbull, Geraldine. Mr and Mrs J. A. Nome (Otipua road) have returned from a visit to Auckland Mr andMrs'T. Irvine (Union Bank) left yesterday for a visit to the North IslandMiss Janet Orbell (Pentlow) returned home yesterday from a visit to Christchurch. . The Rev. and Mrs M. A. Rugby Pratt (Christchurch) are visiting Te Kianga. ' '-.,.. * \. Miss Elizabeth Ritchie, who was the guest of Mrs Henry Harper (Grassy Hills), has returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy (Craigmore) will spend the week-end with Mrs Charles Batchelor, "Onslow." Miller's Flat. ■ ' ' Mrs Stanley Batchelor, who was the guest of Mrs Harold Elworthy (Craigmore), returned to Dunedin yesterday. Mrs W. H. Helniore and Miss Elena Helmore have taken Miss Nancy Howell's flat at "Ranui," Grey road. Guests at the Empire Hotel include Mr H. G. Sinclair, Mr Charles E. Goodwin (Auckland), Mr E. H. Davies. Mr G. T. Davies, Mr L. H. Jenkins (Wellington), Mr and Mrs T. Alexander, Mr and Mrs G. Alexander (Wanganui), Mr J. M. Edgar, Mr K. J. Campbell, Mr W. R. Coles, Mr L. S. Ayers, Mr T. Barnett, Mr and Mrs J. Crombie, Mr and Mrs R. T. MeKenzie, Mr C. Masters, Mr S. M. Sagar, Mr G. M. Sutherland, Mrs A. Thompson, Mr W. Ross, Mr H. C. Fabling, Mr N. Loughlin, Mr L. Garson, Mr E. N. Green; Mr L. Pimm, Mr G. W. Goodge, Miss B. Thompson, Miss J. D. Bannerman, Mr H. J.. Bowlker, Mr J. Hurley, Mrs Gardiner, Miss Gardiner (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs C. A. Parker (Mackenzie Country), Mr J. M. Adams, Miss Macßae (Timaru), Mr H. M. Mackay, Mr G. Hutton, Mr G. F. Dunne, Mr'N. Manhire (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Andrews (Invercargill), Miss Romola Hansen, Mr and Mrs J. Turnbull (Melbourne). Mr A. O. Dunn, and Mr W. R. Burt (Sydney).

COMING-OF-AGE DANCE i Mr and Mrs S, McAlister (Norwood street, Beckenham) held an enjoyable dance in the Beckenham Bowling Club's paviljon in honour of the com* ing-of-age of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Monica McAlister. puring' the evening, the announcement was made'of Miss McAlister's enr gagement to Douglas, youngest son of Mrs H, W.'Abell (Elizabeth street, Ricf carton) and of the late Mr Abell (Glasgow, Scotland). Music for dancing was supplied by Miss .Nolan's orchestra, and Mr. S. Cawtheray was master of ceremonies, Songs > ! '-Bjyv. Miss P. Round and tap dances bV; ; Mr R.Foster added interest to the everiing's programme. Amongst those present were Miss D. M. McAlister, Mr and Mrs S. McAlisjter, Mr and Mrs S. Cawtheray, Mr, and Mrs W. McAlistey, Mr arid Mrs % Baxter, Mrs AyrCs, Misses D. Abell* M. McAlister, I. McClaren, J. McAlister,. M. Painter, R. McCloy, K, Randall, T. Teur, M. Norris,' P. Round, T. Bruce, M., Hepburn, V. Duncan, J. Cope, LY: O'Connor, Messrs D. Abell, J. -Brown, D.,- Weir, Wright, P. McCormick, A* F. Graham, C. Feilding, J. Campbell, R. Foster, D. Foster, W. Bell, E. Hill, N. Milne, A. Pearce, G. Coull, and F. Ayres.

WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY

A large number of members and friends attended the first social and dance of the season held by the West of England Society in the Orange Hall, Worcester street The president (Mr P. E. L. Broad) welcomed the guests. As this was the first function held by the society since the death of King George V., members paid a silent tribute. A motion of sympathy was also passed with members of the family of Mr W. Murch, one of the oldest members of the society. Songs were sung by Miss Grace Torkington, Miss M. Grigar, Mr J. Taylor, and Mr W. Inkster, and a recitation was given by Miss Joy Sears. A vote of thanks was passed to the performers. Prizes were won as follows: Monte Carlo dance, Mrs L. Epps and Miss G. Epps; lucky spot dance, Mrs C. Deans and Mr McKenzie; lucky entrance ticket. Mrs T. R. Bates and Mr J, Bailey. Mr J. Cawtheray was master of ceremonies.

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WOMEISTS DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION

\ ' —~" BROADFIELD, BRANCH

The March meeting of the Broadfield branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union w&s held in the local schoolroom, With Mrs W. Boyle ptesidmg. Mrs Boyle gave a report of the recent meeting of the provincial executive. The roll call was "Should our husbands help in the house." Arrangements were made to hold a picnic at Scarborough on March 19. . ~ . The results of competitions, judged by Mesdames Prebble, J. Gallagher, and D. Butcher, were as follows: Article made from not more than one yard of cretonne, Mrs J. DoaH 1, Mrs J.-Reid 2, Miss M. Wallace 3; bunch of carrots, Miss E. Cattermole 1, Mrs. J. Doak 2, Mrs J. Reid 3; bottle of chow chow, Mrs J..Doak, 1, Miss E; Cattermole 2, Mrs J. Reid 3. Hostesses at the;supper hour were Mrs W. Wallace and Misses G. and P. Wallace.

GIFT PARTY

Miss R. Crompton (Ford road, Gpawa) entertained several friends at an enjoyable afternoon tea party held at Beath's tea rooms," in honour of Miss Marjorie Cox (Opawa), whose marriage will take place shortly. Each guest brought Miss Cox a gift for the bathroom of her future home. Those present included Miss Marjorie Cox, Mesdames E. Rawlings, W. Read, J. Fahey, E. Rissman, A. Bamford, S. Russell, W. Mapplebeck, Misses V. Marshall and R. Crompton. Mrs G. Owen and Mr s E. Rissman were also hostesses at gift parties held for Miss Cox> who received" many useful gifts for the ktichen of her new home, which will be in Wellington.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Coker'a Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. D. Gaffney (Christchurch). Hotel Federal: Mesdames L'Estrange, Brown. Pendergrast. Larsen, Mr and Mrs and Miss George (Dunedin), Miss L. M. Sawtell (Wellington). ,X a ?2!: r ' s Hotel: Mr and, Mrs A. Shirt?ii? T 32 tiar J u) ',?^ s Middle, Miss Hannah (Wellington). Mrs E. W. Rudman and Miss Rudman (Auckland). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs Macpherson and party (England). United Service Hotel: Miss G. Williamson and Miss E. Prankerd (London), Mrs W. H. Johnson (Wellington), Mrs H. Caselburg (Sydney), Mrs M." J. Friedlander (Te Awamutu), Mrs E. I. Halsted (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs H. Humphries (Napier). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs L. O. Leefe (Colombo), Mr and Mrs G. Greenwood (Wellington), Mr and Mrs S. McC. McDonald (Invercarglll), Mr and Mrs J. Thompson (Dunedin).