TIMARU NEWS

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

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss May Chalmer (Wellington) arrived yesterday from Dunedin to stay with Mrs W. Burns. Church street. Mrs F. M. Reid, who was the guest of Miss Maud Howden (Park lane), left yesterday on her return to Wellington. Mr and Mrs P. Campbell (Theodocia street) are visiting Dunedin. Mrs Alister Mackenzie (Clayton Station, Fairlie), who was the guest of Mrs "Simon Mackenzie ("Otumarattia"). has returned home. Miss Rachel Lissajnan.•; (Marlborough>, -who was the guest of MissJan'et Murchison (Fairview), has left for Christchurch. **» Mrs Peter Maclean (Wellington 1 )*, who was staying with Mrs J>. Murchison (Fairview), is now fee guest of Mrs W. Evans, North street.

SOCIAL AT NEW BRIGHTON

i The social committee of St. Faith's - Young Men's Club held a successful datiee f in the Parish Hall. New Brighton. Bright _ and attractive decorations in the club's colours, red and white % had been arranged r in the hall tot the occasion. The committee which organised the dance consisted of Messrs F. Hobbs. P. Warner. C. Seaward, W. Fitchett, B. Rice, G. Thompf son, and S. Wroth. ! ~',.. i* Music was played by Miss Mavis Hola den's orchestra, and extras by Mr James ~ Ragg. Messrs S. Wroth and C. Seaward were masters; of ceremonies. s ;: Monte Carlo dances were w6h by Miss » Dorothy Moses and Mr F. Hobbs, Miss t "Merle Gudge and Mr E. Cox. r Those present included Misses Gloria f White, Joan . Beardsley, Rita Cattermole, s Joyce Cattermole, Nancy Wrdth,: fiaiiel s Kehnard, Hazel Nankivell, Mabel Owles, Mary Frost, Phyllis Seaward, Joan Tindell; s E. Sandford, Betty Buckley, Joyce Fisher, '. Dorothy Moses, Joan Miller, Norma White, :. Othlie White, Gloria Banfield, Brenda s Shaw, Margaret Ballantine, Doreen Shaw, :, Metta Free, Noeline Frettejohns, Joy . Arden, Clarice Green, Merle Gudge, Nita i, Robinson, May Rice. Edna Melhuish, Joan v Nappef, Lola Johnstone, Patricia Boyland; '■•' Kathleen Barns, Freda Cole, Florence Mil- :. ler, Messrs.B. W. Rice, G. Wear, F. Hobbs, '„ J. Wear, W.-Fitchett, C. White, G r Thomoi. son, D. Grafton, W. R. Hewitt. F. Webb, E. Thorne, I. Pocksori, B. Chrlstensen, W. Miller, L. G. Armstrong. J. Walton, N, - Tggo, C. Spedding. N. Macintosh, N. s Rogers, J. Gibson, E. Cox, N. Stevens, J. '<■ Houlden, R. A. Lowe. R. G. Campbell, J. - Lees, C. Tyson, B. MGKenzle; G. Davis. - and L. Meier.

DANCE AT KIRWEE

j An enjoyable dance, organised by the ;Kirwee Plunket Society, was held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's hall. An energetic committee had made complete arrangements to ensure the comfort of the guests. The hall and supper room were decorated with bawls of flowers and. autumn foliage, and streamers helped to give a carnival appearance. Novelty dances were won by Miss M. Youngman and Mr C. Redfern, Miss' Irvine and Mr L. Westwood. Dance music was played by Bradford's orchestra, and Messrs G. B. Bedford and N. Wilson were masters of ceremonies. Those present included Mr and Mrs H. C. Townshend (Racecourse Hill), Mr and Mrs J. Selby, Mr and Mrs W. Irvine* Captain and Mrs P. A. Turner, Mr and Mrs W. Stott, Mr and Mrs D. J., Smith, Mr and Mrs J. Coffey, Mr and Mrs M. E. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs Rendel Wilson, Mr and Mrs R. McMeekan. Mr and Mrs J. S. Robertson, Mr and Mrs R. M. Wilson, Mr and Mrs E. H. Bremher, Mesdames W, Jeffries (Hokitika), A. Anderson, D. Penney, D. Kelly, R. S. Roper, J. D. Henderson (Halkett), A. Weir, R. Burleigh, Acton Thompson, A. Stewart, Nurse Finlayson, Misses M. White (LeestOn), K, Newman (Sheffield), T. Cooper (Darfteld), E. Lemon (Christchurch), Isobel Calder, Mary Johnson, Jean Archie, Lucy Thompson, Margaret Selby, Madeline Youngman, Patricia Vaughan, R. Walker, Nancy Coffey, Jean Burleigh, Eileen Redfern, Joyce Anderson, Joan Redfern, M, Weir, D. Batstone, J. Carter (Christchurch), Letitia Watson, Phoebe Roper, Yolande Begg, Joan Bedford, A. Gillman, Ivy McClelland, Rhoda Lee, Mary Archie, R. Lambie, M. McClelland, Irvine, N. Harwood, R. Hammond, B. Robinson (Springfield), Gaenar Thompson, Joan Gillman, Jean Dunn, Kathleen Penney, B. Burleigh, Nola Thompson, Myrfle Megowan. D. Dunn, M. Phillips, F. Williams, Messrs T. Woods (Leeston), H. Walker, W. Wilson, J. Lockhart. W. P. Spencer, D. J. Selby. F. Johnson, J. D. Gallagher, W. Hammond, W. DUnlOp, T. Wilson, R. Bell, D. Walton, W. Bradley, S. Hart. D. Megowan. P; Roper, jun., A. E. Moffat, R. H. Reid (Darfield), E. Maginhess, T, D. Johnson, N. Wilson, D. Bates, A- 8.. Johnson (Christchurch), R. S. Watson, J. H* Reid (Riversleigh), L. Westwood, G. H. Bilbrough (Kimberley), G. R. Bedford, R. J. McNair (Leeston), F. Robinson (Redcliffs). A. J< Stewart, A. Calder, q. W. Devonshire, C. McLennan, ■J. Maglnness (Christchurch), R. Archie, E. Thomoson (Racecourse Hill), F. H. Quartiy (Teirtpieton), C. O. Redfern, B. Stewart, W. H. Walker, R. Crldge, R. Belcher, J. Clinton, A. Aitken, H. Pftscoe, J. Grossman. J. M. Bicheno, A. Gallagher, L. Pascbe, B. Faacoe, and R. Wright. Somewhere there is someone who has something you n*,jd, or needs something you have. Read and use "The Press" Classified Want Advertisements—l2 words Is, $ utserttaos 2s 6d. _tj

PLUNKET SOCIETY

The monthly committee meeting of the Opawa-St. Martins sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held at the home of Mrs D. E. Hansen, with Mrs Newburgh presiding over a good attendance. Nurse Harman's report for Opawa was as follows: Visits to homes, five old cases and 19 new cases; visits to rooms, adults 48, babies 47, and one older child. Nurse Bowron reported that in the St. Martins district, 68 adults, 67 babies, and 11 older children had visited the rooms. The treasurer reported the receipt of £3 8s in donations and £3 18s 6d for annual subscriptions. The resignations of Mrs R. Roberts as vicepresident, and Mrs H. Monro were received, and accepted with regret. It was decided to hold a jumble sale early in May. The annual meeting of the subbranch will be held in St. Mark's schoolrom on Thursday, April 23.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS

The Lodge, Hanmer Springs: Mr C. Ogilvie, Mr ana Mrs F. M. Warren, Mr A. K. Firth, ArchDisnop Julius, Miss julius, Mr and Mrs W. T. S. Johnstone, Mrs ityan, Mr and Mrs MacDonnelx, MiV. J. Wallace, Mr L. Whiteley, Mr J.' L. Smith, Mr J. Stevenson, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs J. Davis, Mr and Mrs J. Maling, Dr. T. C. Maling, Mr and Mrs E. Delahunty, Mr A. C. Bretherton, Mr and Mrs E. C. Tipping, Miss Nora Firth, Mr G. N. Waller, Dr. W. Aitken, Miss Mary Aitkeii, Mr and Mrs W. E. Cronin, Miss Mary Wood, Mr and Mrs A. H. Rothenberg, Mr and Mrs H. C. Jiast, Miss uaw.i jiasi, Mr and Mrs Clifford Baxter, Miss I. F. Warner, Mrs J. A. Redpath, Mr and Mrs Herbert Rennie, Mr and Mrs Gordon Connal, Mr C. E. Featherstone, Mr A. I. Donnelly (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs L. Ballantyne (Pongaroa), Mr and Mrs W. K. Cook (Lower Hutt), Mr and Mrs P. S. Chapman (Sydney, New South Wales), Mr and Mrs E. H. Orr (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs A. H. Orr (Te Awamutu), Mr and Mrs F. Johnstone, Miss Smith (Hanmer Springs), Mr and Mrs J. W. Preston (Oamiru), Mrs N. V. A. Wales. Miss Z Hart, Miss M. Sampson, Mr and Mrs W F. Edmond, Mrs R. W. Bnckell, Mr and Mrs R. H. Stevenson (Dunedm), Mr L. B. Norwood, Miss A Addison, Mrs M les Mr and Mrs Walter Norwood (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. McDonald, Mr R. Richardson (Ashhurst), Mr M. Marsack (Pamers?on Nbrih), Miss B. Smith. Mrs McKinnon (London). Miss D. Harvey (Queensland). Mrs C W Arrowsmith (Brisbane). Mr and Mrs C. Nicols (Turakina). Mr and Mrs W G. Sharman (Feilding). "View Brae.- Hanmer. Springs Mrs J. Anderson (Dunedin). Miss G Hill (New Brighton). Miss O- O'ConnelL = Mr H Vincent. Miss M. Johnston. Miss A. Shaw Mr and Mrs R. Mr C.Bum, Mr P A. Tavlor, Mr H. Genn, Mr K. «utl£rl£d (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs p"trie Miss Madison (Woodend). Mr H. Hanmer Sprines-Mr pnd Mrs R -T- Hi-klev. Miss Roberta M r Ck E C TotSri.e M; and Mrs E M Shufßll. Mr E. Shuffill (Outram). As the Prime M- M. J. Ra Vae e is nnnwried. Mrs W, fc. *™* rd. wi'e of the thP Ho..«=e of UenrPS-«tatives..wilT Hp parliament's official hostess, and she ha« taken up residence in the Sneaker'* ™ms at Parliament WnnQo Wellington. She was born in Waioawa. but has spent nearly all her life in Auckland, imtrl swenj ago, when she and her husband went to live in Napier. Mrs Barnard plays golf and is keenly interested in amateur acting, being a member .of the Napier Repertory Society, which the year before last gained second place at the Drama Festival held in Timaru.

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GIFT PARTIES

To honour Miss Joyce Millar, whose marriage will take place this week, a "kitchen" gift party was given by Mrs S. G. Holland at her home in Derby street. -..■■"■- The time was spent with games, items, and competitions, the competition winners being Mesdames Gay. Mackwell, and Miss Opie. Members of the young women s Bible class of Knox Presbyterian Church met at the home of Miss Garnson (Chapter street), to honour one of their members, Miss Joyce Millar. After supper had been served, Miss Nancy Lang, on behalf of the class, asked Miss Millar to accept many useful "pantry" gifts for her future home. Mrs F. Blunt (Lonsdale street, New Brighton) was hostess at a "crazy bridge" party given at her home in honour Of Miss Joan Luxton, whose marriage will take place at Easter. Miss Luxton received many useful presents for her future home. Mrs Blunt's guests included Mr and Mrs H. Luxton, Mr and Mrs T. Vickery. Mr and Mrs Ralph Stringer, Mr arid Mrs F. McGovern, Mesdames O. Luxton, A. Rhodes-Williams, T. Hulme, Misses M. Corrick. Joan. Nancy, and Rae Luxton. Miss Mavis Roi (Oxford), whose marriage will take place shortly, was entertained at a "kitchen" gift party given in her honour by members of the Oxford Girls' Club. The party was in the Coronation Hall, and the time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Mrs H. C. D. Somerset (president) spoke of the valuable assistance that Miss Roi, as pianist, had so willingly given the club, and asked her to accept the gifts from the members, who wished her every happiness in the future. Miss Roi suitably responded. Those present included Miss Roi, Mrs Roi, Mesdames H. C. D. Somerset, H. F. Ault, J. C. Mason, W. Skurr, K. Judson, Misses A. Roi, June Powell, Patricia Beere, Joan Webber, Verna Fenwick, Pearl Stevenson, Patty McGrath, Molly McGrath, Marie Whyte, Myrtle Kerr, Minnie Kerr, Frances McCormack, Mary Baxter, Betty Knowles, Jean Squier, Joan Oldman, Blanche Burrows, Peggy Tovey, Esme Tovey, Margaret Meyers, Frances Meyers, Jean Youngman, Betty Bowman, Vera Thompson. Eileen Thompson, Gwen Gilchrist, Nancy Wells, Daphne Marsh, Joan Vincent. Nancy Mann, Rita Skurr, Nola Crampton, Marcia Arts, Bunty Lange, B. Howard and Greenwood. COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES An enjoyable time was spent at the Selwyn Street Hall, when Mrs E. Leathern entertained a number of friends to celebrate the coming-of-age of her youngest daughter, Anne. The time was spent in dancing, and items were given by Miss F. Harrison, Miss N. Thomson, Messrs .C. Swanson, H. Burns, and E Woodham. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs L. Lister, Mr and Mrs J. Heyward.Mr and Mrs L. Moody, Mr and Mrs I. O'Donnell. Mr and Mrs H. Dunlop, Mr and Mrs N. Kirby, Mr and Mrs L. Broad, Mr and Mrs K. Timperley, Mr a*-d Mrs L. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs E. McSweeney, Mr and Mrs J. Thomson, Mr and Mrs K. Waddell, Mrs E. Leathern, Mrs E. Monteith, Misses E. Howell, I. Smith, EWalsh J. Valiant, J. White, M. Pascoe, V. Woolly. M. Grimes, E. Grimes, R. Grimes, M. Brown, N. Napier, D. Stribbling, N. Thiele, N., Dunlop, T. Dunlop, J. Gilray. M. Waddell, F. Pirie. J. Gibson, E. Leathern, N. Berbury, I. Evans, J. O'Connor, W. Timms, , W. Shaw, P. Evans, N. Thomson, A. Leathern, F. Harrison, M. Snelson, R. Turner, J. Rich, Messrs P. Knight, J. Leathern, C. Greenland, A. Beren, T. Jackson, A. Gibbett, B. Thomson, J. Clark, F. Buckley. G. Murfitt, L. Walsh, T. Grimes, L. Cox, N. Muirson, J. Lacknar, J O'Malley, H. Woodham, R. Dunlop, N. Daly, G. Hobbs, T. Evans, G. Wotherspoon, H. Fewer, H. Norris. B. Downing, S. Baylis, L. Thomson, C. Gatehouse, T. Murphy, E. Allan, H. Burns, K. Swanson, J. Dixon, C. Dunlop,. and T. Finerty. Miss Edna Melhuish (South Brighton) was the guest of honour at an enjoyable dance held in the Hollywood Tearooms, Pleasant Point, to celebrate her coming-of-age. The music was supplied by Miss Mavis Holden's Orchestra, and Mr D. Turner was master of ceremonies. Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss Dorothy McNabb and Mr H. R. Purchas. Miss Winnie Dryden and Mr G. Dryden. Among those present were Miss Edna Melhuish, Mrs J. J. Melhuish, Mr and Mrs W. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs R. W. Melhuish, Mr and Mrs L. Brightling, Misses Delsie Melhuish, Peggy Cassels, Joyce Fisher, Molly Dryden, Phyllis Bunfield. Molly Reese, Winnie Dryden, Andrea Christensen, Phyllis Chidgey, Joy Purchas, Beatrice Harris, Kathleen Wilson, Jean Melhuish, Mona Melhuish, Betty Scholfield, Dorothy Handley. Dorothy McNabb, Jean Rodger, Enid Purchas, Lola Smith. Eileen Black, V. Nixon, Cushla Reddington, Agnes Carson, Dolly McDougall. Messrs F. Melhuish, G. M. Jeffrey. L. Hean. J. Melhuish, J. Black, D. Turner, P. Nye, A. Duffleld, H. Purchas. E. Adcock, V. Grammer. W. Smith. E. Buxton, F. Egan, G. Dryden, R. Huggins, R. Pepper, H. Owles, M. Kinsman, E. Kinsman, J. Gibson, and M. Melhuish. To celebrate the coming-of-age of their son, Reginald. Mr and Mrs A. Wilkie Penny held a party in the Rokeby School. Mr W. McPhail was master of ceremonies for the evening's programme which included dancing and games. Mr Zeigler supplied the music, extras

being played by Messrs G. Gimson. W. McCormick, and J Crozier. Competitions were won by Miss V, Penney, Miss R. Gimson, Mr G. Copland, and Mr G. Gimson. Amongst those present were Mrs Hooper, sen., Mr and Mrs A. J. Penney, Mr and Mrs Wm. Copland, Mr and Mrs V. Wilkinson Mr and Mrs C. Doig. Mr and Mrs R. B. Knight, Mr and Mrs W. McPhail. Mr and Mrs F. Gray, Mr and Mrs D. Barclay, Mr and Mrs Zeigler, Misses Alison and Dorothy Magson, Aileen and Hazel Irwin, Venla and Lila Penney. Winnie Honeywell, Kathleen Penney (Kirwee), Letty and Addie Cromie. Jean Holmes, Ruth Barclay, Margaret Cook. Marjory Cretney. Grace Macale. Heather Hurst, Trixie Young, Blanche Burgess, Ida Crozier, Mary and Kathleen Brick, Messrs T. Hooper, J. and F. Magson, T. Henderson, G. and A. Hooper, J. Hewett (The Peaks), D. Penney. A. and G. CoDland. W. McCormick (Temuka). J. Brick, I. Anstey (Timaru). C. Cromie. J. Dickinson, K. Cook. G. Macale, L. McLachlan, J. and W. Irwin. G. A. and R. Hart, W. Holmes, P. Burgess, G. Gimson, J. A. and W. Crozier.

STROWAN TENNIS CLUB

Members of the newly-formed Strowan Lawn Tennis Club held a successful dance in the Navy League Hall, music being supplied by Blogg's orchestra.

Among those present were Dr. and Mrs W. Bates, Mr and Mrs J. Allan, Mrs B. Anderson, Mr and Mrs A. F. Bell, Mrs Danvers, Mr and Mrs M. T. Dixon, Mrs Farthing, Mr and Mrs McFadden, Mr and Mrs K. Newburgh, Mr and Mrs Eric Ockenden, Mr and Mrs Ross, Mr and Mrs Rochell, Mr and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs H.Searle, Mr and Mrs G. Tait, Mr and Mrs P. Wratt, Mr and Mrs Fred Wright, Mr and Mrs Frank Wright. Misses Ethelwyn and Zena* Bates, Nancy Frater, D. Kernahan, Yvonne Tervey, B. Griffiths, B. Smithson, B. Brown, Messrs John Bates, N. S. Bowie, D. H. Brittenden, Furby, Hayes, Allan Kay, Charles Purchase, Geoffrey Simpson, T. Mac Andrew, W. Thacker, J. S. Wilson, and P. Harvey.