CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21747, 1 April 1936, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Cora Wilding ("Fownhope Opawa), who has been for a painting tour of Pukaki, spent a short holiday at Mount Cook before returning to her home, yesterday. Mrs G. Riddle (North Island) is staying with her mother, Mrs Dunnet. Seadown. Mr and Mrs D. Kennedy are staying with Mr and Mrs W. Kennedy, Seadown. Mrs Colley and Miss Colley (North Island) are the guests of Mr and Mrs S. Cargo, Seadown. Miss J. Gudsell has been the guest of Miss G. Brosnahan, Seadown. Miss Sylvia Cowell (Wellington), Who has been visiting her home in Napier, arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning, and will be the guest of Mrs J. J. Donaldson (St. Albans) until after Easter. Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton (Nelson), who are visiting Christchurch. will leave to-morrow for a tour of the south. Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson (Dunedin) will be the guests of Mrs John Anderson, "Inveresk," Armagh street west, for the Easter holidays. Mrs Wylie (Invercargill), who is the guest of Mrs D. V. Donaldson, Cashmere Hills, will leave for the south to-day. Mrs A. C. Cottrell (Merivale lane), accompanied by her daughter, Miss Joan Cottrell, will leave next week for Wanganui to visit her mother, Mrs John Anderson. Miss H. C. Inglis (Wellington) is visiting her sister, Mrs William Crystall, Colombo street north. Mrs Neill Rattray (Waimate) will be the guest of her mother, Mrs George Helmore, "Millbrook," Fendalton, for the Easter races and golf tournament. Mrs Maxwell Turner (Featherston) is visiting her mother, Mrs J. A. S. Wait, St. Elmo Courts. Mr and Mrs W. E. Skelton (Radley street) are leaving.for the north to-night to visit their daughters in Wellington and Auckland. Miss M. E. Watt, M.A., has received notice of her appointment to the staff of the Te Puke High School, Bay of Plenty, and will leave to take up her new duties next week. Mr and Mrs E. A. Summers (Park terrace) left Christchurch last night for a trip overseas. They expect to be away about eight months. The death occurred in Hokitika yesterday of Mrs Schroder, a greatly esteemed resident of Westland for many yea-s, and mother of Mr J. H. E. Schroder, of the editorial staff of "The Frees." Mr Schroder is at present in Hokitika. Miss Eva Dash and Miss Marion Hutton were visitors to Christchurch during the week-end. A marriage has been arranged between Helen Manisty, younger daughter of the late Right Rev. Bishop Neligan, D.D., and Mrs Neligan, of Apsley, Pulborough, Sussex, and Major C. R. Rawlinson, formerly of the Royal Munster Fusiliers, only surviving son of. Colonel S. R. Rawlinson, D.S.O. At a meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Overseas Women War Workers' Association members agreed to assist the Returned Soldiers* Association on Poppy Day. The London correspondent of "The Press" wrote on March 7: "Miss Merle Miller (Christchurch) is a member of the British Broadcasting Corporation Choir, which sings either from Portland place or from the studio in Maida Vale. She is also still at Sadlers Wells, and she has had good vocal engagements to fulfil in the provinces and Wales, so that her life is a busy one. Her next engagement is at Newcastle-on-Tyne. On Anzac Day Miss Miller will be soloist at the annual service in St. Clement Dane's Church. New Zealand and Australia take it in turns to be represented by vocalists on this anniversary."

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Sir James Parr and Miss Parr invited to tea at 415 Strand yesterday afternoon some students of the arts who have lately arrived from the Dominion, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on March 7. There were students of the stage and dancing, instrumental music and singing, elocution, and art. They came from all parts of the Dominion, and they gladly accepted the invitation. There are not many_opportunities of this kind for New Zealanders to get to know one another, and sometimes for a while new arrivals may feel a little lonely. Miss Jean Batten was there also. Sir James and Miss Parr saw to u that each one was introduced to everyone else, and two happy hours passed quickly. On March 7 the London correspondent of "The Press" wrote that Miss Ruth ,S. Perry ? (Dunedin) would sing at the Queen's Hall on March 31. News was received by a recent English mail that Miss Colin Camp-bell-Smith (Nelson) had enjoyed appearing in the satirical musical revue "The Dog Beneath the Skin, at the Westminster Theatre, staged by the Group Society. She appeared in a number of the very extraordinary scenes and understudies six parts. Recent callers at the High Commissioner's Office, London, have included Mr G. Wooller-Jennmgs Mr and Mrs N. A. Daniell, Mr W. M. Brown, Mrs Charles Chilton, Mr William T. Trethewey, Dr.. and Mrs J R G. Thompson, Mr Keith WestWatson '(Christchurch), Miss Mercy Cooper (Ashburton), Mr Randall Smith (Port Chalmers), Mr A. Nimmo (Waikouaiti), Mr M. E. Moore (Nelson). Miss Anna fc, Matheson, Miss M. Aitken, Mr C. N. D. McGeorge (Dunedin). Miss Margaret E. Fleet (Dunedin) is a teacher on exchange at Bradford, and she hopes to be in London during Easter to stay, with relatives. On the voyage Miss Fleet became acquainted with a German girl from Upper Silesia, whom she hopes to visit during the summer vacation. Mr Neil Grant's play, irine," .was given a trial some time ago and was very favourably received, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on March 7 The play has now been staged at the Comedy Theatre and Miss Rosalind Atkinson (Wellington) is appearing in it. Last night was the first night at the Comedy, anthere is general comment on the attractive manner in which it was acted.

GOOD COMPANIONS' CLUB

MISS S. CORSBIE HONOURED

Members of the Good Companions* Club held their first meeting of the year in the Young Women's Christian Association's club rooms last night, and arrangements for the year's programme and social work were discussed. I During the evening. Miss J. Horth took the opportunity of thanking the club's popular secretary (Miss Sybil Corsbie) for the great assistance she had given the club during the two years that she had been and on behalf of members, presented her with a case of afternoon tea forks and spoons and wished her much happiness in the future. Miss Corsbie's marriage will take place on Easter Tuesday. The following committee was elected for the year: Misses Ranee Broughton Mollie Dailey, Gwen Smyth Faith Herdman. Sybil Corsbie, Mary Pearson, Gwynneth Hobbs, Janet Seymour, Joan Hanna with Miss Githa Hand-Newton and Miss Lois Manning as secretaries, and Miss Beryl Brown as treasurer. Miss P. Brodie spoke of the work of the Young Women's Christian Association, and suggested how members of the club would assist in that work. Amongst those present were Misses J Horth P. Brodie. Beryl Brown, Betty Smithson, Jean and Nina Davison, Avenal Holcombe, Jean Godfrey, Jeannette Thomas, Jean Wilson, Peg. Blunden Merle Broughton, Lois Manning, Myrtle Eckenstein, Sybil Corsbie Joyce Drayton, Margaret Caverhill, Phyllis and Joan Digby. Mavis Reese, Faith Herdman. Joan Hanna. Dorothy Read, Marv Pearson, Ranee Broughton, Molly Dailey, Jean and Edith Tod, Gwynneth Hobbs, Janet Seymour, Gwen Smyth, and Audrey Gard'ner.

AFTERNOON PARTY

Miss Mary Shirley, who is to be married next week, was the guest of honour at a pleasant little party given by Mrs H. E. Iggo at her flat in Cashel street west yesterday afternoon. Miss Shirley received many attractive pieces of china for her future home/ Those present included Misses Mary Shirley, Jean Greig (Auckland), Edna Rudkin, Winnifred Waller, Linda Shanks, Ida Herrick (Tai Tapu), and Marjorie and Doris Wilson.

SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party visited the home of Mr and Mrs Coulbeck (Barbadoes street) on the occasion of Mrs Coulbeck's birthday anniversary. A pleasant time was spent in cards and dancing, the winners being Mrs Gordon and Mr Gorrie, Mrs Coulbeck and Mr Austin. Those present were Mr and Mrs Coulbeck, Mr and Mrs Adams, Mr and Mrs Austin,' Mr and Mrs McNally, Mesdames Gordon. Gorrie,' Gordon, Misses Payne and Winder, Messrs Gorrie, and N. Coulbeck.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Clarendon Hotel: Mrs R. Finch arid Miss B. Finch (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs E. S. Johnstone (Otaio), and Miss F. M. Hill (Rotorua). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs M. W. Higginson and Mr T. Higginson (Waikanae), Mrs L. Swaaston and Mrs V. Wells (Auckland* and Miss D. L. Piper (Tunbridge Wells, England).

Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs Henderson (Melbourne), Mr W. Henderson and Miss L. J. Henderson (InvercargiU), Mr W. S. Barber and Miss E. L. Barber (Hokitika). New Citv Hotel: Mr and Mrs L. Elliott and Miss Elliott (Albury). Miss T. Webster (Tlmaru), and Miss G. McKenzie (InvercargiU). Hotel Federal: Misses S. E. Praser (InvercargiU), Vinsen (WeUington), Greaves (Blenheim), and Mr and Mrs B. Vinsen (WeUington).

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SUPERVIA

OBITUARY

MADAME CONCHITA

Ivxrnx) nne-uiooiiMi-corwM*.)

LONDON, March 30. : The death has occurred of Madame Conchita Supervia, the famous contralto singer. [Madame Supervia was 37 years of age. Sh7 sang in the prmcipal opera houses of the world including La Scala (Milan), Teatro Reale (Rome). Opera Comique (Paris), and at Madrid and Barcelona. She made concert tours of the United and was a regular performer for the British Broadcasting Corporation. She made her debut at Covent Garden in June, 1934.]

MRS L. F. COOPER

An old identity, Mrs Lelia Frances Cooper, died recently as the result of burns received on Wednesday. The private funeral took place at the Addington Cemetery. Only immediate relatives were present, but the large number of beautiful wreaths and sheaves of flowers bore testimony to the sympathy extended to members of the family in their bereavement. Mrs Cooper had lived in retirement since: the deaih of her husband, Mr Watson Francis Cooper. She arrived m the ship Monarch 65 years ago with her: parents, the late Mr and Mrs William Lane. . She is survived by two sons and two daughters—the elder of whom, Miss Frances L. Cooper, is widely known in business circles, and for her work for charitable and unemployment organisations in the city. Three sisters and two brothers also survive her.

FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was held at the home of Mrs A. Prentice (Ashburton), president of St. Stephen's Basketball Club, in honour of Mr and Mrs R. J. Thompson, who will leave this week to live in retirement in Auckland. Miss K. B Coward (secretary of the club) presented Mr Thompson with an ebony hair brush from the members and expressed the thanks of the club to him for the able manner in which he had coached the team. Miss O. Spedding presented a.bouquet to Mrs~ThompThe opportunity was taken to present to Miss Coward a crystal vase as a token of appreciation o'f her work for the club. A pleasant time was spent with games and competitions, and Miss J. Chambers sang songs. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A Prentice, Mr and Mrs R. J. Thompson, Mr and Mrs A. M Meredith, Mesdames R. B. Coward, W. Spedding F. M. Mahoney, Misses J. G. Coward/O. Spedding, R. Spring, P. Stills F. 'Sandry, V. Withell, -O. Mahoney, E. Meredith, A. McHarrie, P Clark. I. Clarke, J. Chambers, I. Anderton. J. Anderton H Mickey, A. Prentice, K. B. Coward, N. Childs, M. Mckenzie, Mr C. Ives, and Master T. Prentice.

STUDIO PARTY

To give young students an opportunity to perform before tn audience, Miss E. A. Prebble invited her junior pupils to an afternoon party at her studio.

Miss Prebble. in her remarks, explained that mus'i and elocution were necessary subjects in a child's education, for they developed the finer side o' human nature. / Items were given as follows: —Song, Patricia Cottee; piano solos, Zena Johnson, Coleen Nicholas, Lucy Harvey. Betty Blair, Patricia Cottee, Eilah Fraser, Lois Brittan, Nola Olhver, Betty Beken, -ernard Slade, Jack Stanley; piano duet, Coleen Nicholas and Nola Olliver;. recitations', Pamela Findley, Marie Parsons, Margaret Hobbs, Joan Orr, David Woods, Warren Spence, Ralph White, Kenneth "Stacey, and Peter Woods. At the conclusion of the performance afternoon tea was served.

ST. JOSEPH'S FETE

A successful and well-attended dance, organised by the committee of the sweet stall for the forthcoming St. Joseph's fete, was held in the Gaiety Hall, Papanui. Members of the committee responsible for the success oi the entertainment were Misses M. McEntee, A. Moran, M. Connell, F. Ashby, C. Bertram, Messrs J. Ashby, P. Tercasky, and Peter Maguire. Music for dancinj was supplied by Warren Brown's orchestra, and extras were played by Mr D. Smith. Novelty dances were won by Mr F. Robson and Miss M. Sheehan, Mr B. Connell and Miss M. Ashby, Mr A. Burke and Miss R. Stuart. Mr P. Percasky was master of ceremonies. A donation was received from Miss A. Preston. Those present were Mesdames T. Gerrard, T. Grogan, B. Mahar, Butt, J. Connel, M. Percasky, Misses Barnes, O. Lang, M. Moran, A. Fielding, M. Harrington, A. Ashby, Mata Hari, C. Bertram, F. Ashby, C. Hanrahan, H. McEntee, N. McEntee, M.'Ashby, E. Bertram, E. Grimes, M. Connel, I. Stuart. N. Schimanski, M. Sheehan, P. Cockroft, M. Turner, K Ward, P. Kirk. M. Maguire. L. Gibson, B. Grofski, E. Gilbert, M. Gilbert, M. Machirus, A. Wood, F. Hopley, J. Tulley, N. Chambers, M. McEntee, A. Moran, U. Percasky, N. and M. Poulter, Messrs T Grogan, M. Kearns, C. Mahar, B. Mahar, P. Percasky, W. Schimanski, B. Connel. D. Prestney, P. Maguire, A." Burke, J. Highsted, F. Robson, L. McEntee, F. Murray, A. McAloon, J. Barnes, A. Dallow. J. Fielding, A. Percasky, P. Highsted, J. Marsh, J. Ashby, J. Burke, D. Smith, F. Ashby, L. McAloon, M. Marsh, J. O'Connor, W. Dance, A. Audrill, F. Cop.ey, A. Williams, J. Barrett, I. Rockson, C. C. Lewis, and L. Moffat.

DANCES ARRANGED

This evening a long-night old-time dance will be held at the Alexandra Hall, when dancing will continue until 1 a.m. The dance has been arranged to asist the City of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band, and the 24 players in national dress will supply the supper extras. A grand march led by the pipers will be held and the Scottish Monte Carlo divisions will..be Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen. The other attractions will include a Highland schottische competition and a miniature Monte Carlo. A good sit-down supper will be provided.