REGENT SOCIAL GATHERINGS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21802, 6 June 1936, Page 22

REGENT SOCIAL GATHERINGS

COMING-OF-AGE DANCE T© celebrate the coming-of-age .of their only daughter, Eva, Mr and Mrs H. Prattiey (Beckenham) entertained a number of guests at an enjoyable dance given at the New Cadena tea rooms. Miss Mavis Holden’s orchestra supplied the music, and Mr R. Hampton was master of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by Miss E. Prattiey and Mr F. Andrews, Miss F. Peters and- Mr A. Smith, Master Gordon Prattiey and Miss Joyce Stringer. An item was given by Mr C. Dunlop, accompanied, by Miss D. Bennett, Those present included Mr and Mrs H. Prattiey, Mr and Mrs J. Prattiey, . Mr and Mrs W. Rowe, Mr and Mrs R. Fraser, Mr and Mrs R. Palmer, Mr and Mrs Stringer, Mr and Mrs C. Eaton, Mr and Mrs Cockroft, Mr and Mrs R. Hampton, Mr and Mrs F. Andrews, Mr and Mrs Broadbelt, Mr and Mrs A. Philpott, Mr and Mrs R. Smith, Mesdames A. Bockman, M. Palmer, J. Kyle (Nelson), Misses Eva Prattiey, Rona Rowe, C. Stringer, Joyce Stringer, Beatrice Pring, Doreen Bennett, Ina Boot, Margaret Ryan, E. Philpott, Irma Philpott, Dahpne Partridge, Jessie Sheppard, Gee, Frances Peters, Rene Tullett, Jean Smith, L. Beckett, Messrs W. Dunlop, C. Dunlop, C. Shearer, S. Hampton, T. Eaton, N. Eaton, E. Prattiey, G. Prattiey, B. Prattiey, W. Smith, R. Webb, A. Smith, K. Hardwick, R. Bockman, C. Dean, N. Ferris, W. Partridge, and Master C. Bowden. PLUNKET DANCE A successful dance, organised by the Waikari branch of the Plunket Society in aid of its funds, was held in the Waikari Hall, and was attended by a large number of local residents and visitors from Christchurch and surrounding districts. The organisation of the dance by the ladies of the society was most efficient, and its success was a well-deserved tribute to their efforts. The hall was effectively decorated with coloured streamers, and in front of the orchestral stage had been placed a trellis entwined with flowers. Music was provided by the EvansCampbell band, and extras were played by Mrs W. Traill and Mr R. Ormond. Mr W. P. Honeybone was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo was won by Miss Marjorie Smith and Mr R. Sloss. Among those present were Mr and Mrs B. L. Blunden, Mr and Mrs R. B. Johnson, Mr and Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs J. R. Little, Mr and Mrs H, M. Carr, Mr and Mrs W. Parsonage, Mr and Mrs H. Saundercock, Mr and Mrs W. Traill, Mr and Mrs W. Honeybone, Mr and Mrs R. J. Martin, Mr and Mrs H. Gorrie, Mr and Mrs H. Phillips, Dr. and Mrs J. B. Page, Mr and Mrs H. Inch, Mr and Mrs A. Hern (Culverden); Mr and Mrs J. W. Earl, Mr and Mrs R. Fredric, Mr and Mrs G. McKittrlck, Mr and Mrs L. Ferguson, Mr and Mrs R. Norton, Mr and Mrs R. McCreanor, Mr and Mrs W. Jane, Mr and Mrs M. Friedlander, Mr and Mrs E. A, Kennard, Mesdames J. Smith, D. Mo watt, L. Honeybone, T. Horne, L. J. Forsey, J. Reader, J. Hlscocks, J. D. Sprosen, W. Phipps, T. L. Dillon, Misses Monica Little, Rona Little, Roberta Blakely, Aubrey Tutton. Dulcie Fleetwood. Marie Shankland.'Effie Selby, Lawrence, Jean Mcßae. Cara Mcßae, Sheila Atkinson, Betty Trewin, Joan Turnbull, Janet Williams, Peggy Acton-Adams. Marjorie Smith. Mary Mo watt, Betty Mowatt, Frances Mockett (Culverden), Dorothy Dunn (Culverden), Flora Fleming Nina Honeybone, Marjorie Horne. Joyce Horne. Leila Phipps. Amurl Dwyer. Mollie Shelley, Myrtle Seyb (Christchurch). Olga Sergison (Christchurch), Nancy Patten (Christchurch), Grace Newman. Eileen McCreanor. Hazel Carlyle, Messrs R. Hiatt, B. Little, D. McKillop, D. F. Anderson. K. Graham. F. J. Rydings, G Lawrence. Gilchrist, Porritt, P. Markham. W. Mcßae. F. Brown. A. Sprosen, R. Sloss, E. C. Langdon. G. Evans, J. Brown, Lambert, Anstiss, Patten. J. Reader, R. Ormond, J. E. Tait, D. Fairbairn, G. W. Soal. M. Wright, V. Manning, C. Smith. G. Blakely, J. Blakely. W. Thompson. C. Saundercock, Bunting, E. Walker, J. McCreanor, A. Shadbolt, and N. Joblin. HOCKEY BALL AT DOYLESTON Vari-coloured streamers and greenery were used in decorating the Doyleston Public Hall for the annual ball of the Ladies’ Hockey Club, held .on Thursday evening. Crossed hockey sticks were also prominent. There was a large and representative attendance and the ball was thoroughly successful. Excellent arrangements were made by the committee, with Mr W. G. Fussell as president, and Miss Y Beamsley as secretary. Dance music was played by the Majestic Orchestra, and Mr Leo McCloy was master of ceremonies. Prizes for a Monte Carlo waltz went to Miss C. Noonan and Mr K. Gorman. Cards were played In ’the anteroom, the most successful players being Mesdames R. Bruce and H. Quartermaln and Messrs J. Robb and W. Rickerby. Members of the club and supporters served supper. Among the ladies present were Mesdames H. G. Smith, W. C. Beamsley, C. Bishop, J. Greenan, R. Bruce, S. D. Ridden, F. King, W. Rickerby, S. Reid, H. Quartermain. W. E. Smith, B. Greenan, M. Pearce, Clark, N. Bearman (Greenpark), A. R. Bryce, F. Norquay, D. Welsh, K. J. Hall, A. G. Williams, W. W. Mitchell. R. Tyveedie, Misses Elsie Hurford, Gwen and Nancy Rowley, Nell and Yvonne Beamsley, Jean Forrester, Marjorie Gwatkln, Olive Clough, Louie Robinson, Myrtle and Freda Williams, Roma Alleyhe, J. Smith. Bessie Rookes, Stella Fussell, Catherine Midgley (St. Andrews), V. Fussell, Beatrice Gorman, Doris Fussell, Jean Brlzzle, W. O. Talt, Mavis McCloy, R. Bishop, S. Vince, M. McClure. Mary Rickerby, Edith and Stella Henderson, E. Clark, E. Rickerby, Elsie and Grace Smith, Dallis Eddy, L. McGregor, G. Mitchell. T. Miller, E. L. Welsh, Hilda and Rose Rickerby, Mary Greenan) Cherrie Noonan, Edie Stevens, Betty Mackay, Thelma, Edith, and Hilda Crossen, Wyn Powell, Pat Foley, Daisy Lawler, Maureen Watson, Rona Ryde, Valerie Hatch, Connie Cooke, E. E. Witty, Nancy Tweedie, Mary Brizzle, Ruby Watson, Olive Bryce, Beatrice Merriman, Doris Lilley, D. Pearce, and D. Inwood. FANCY DRESS PARTY The Sefton branch of the Plunket Society held an enjoyable fancy dress party for adults and children in the Public Hall. Sefton. Music was supplied by Mesdames McNally, W. Joblin, G. James, J. Wills, R. J. McGov/an, and Miss Betty Rollinson. They were assisted by T. G. Eldridge, W. Tailott, and F. W. B. Lane, and Messrs D. Ford, W. Joblin, and W. Chambers were masters of ceremonies. Competitions were won by Alda McNally, Janet Kelcher, Allan Blnnie, B. Cameron, and B. Sullivan. Amongst those present were:— Amongst those present were Mesdames F. McGowan. L, McGowan, J. Rowe, J. Hales, W. Haigh, J. Halgh, Miss Binnie, Miss Stringer, G. Wilson, A. Fussell. F. James, G. James, C. Ashworth, C. Ailington, Todhunter, J. Stringer, Watson, S. M. Wilson, J. Halligan, R. Hanna, J. Hanna. Anderson, G. White, J. Binnie, Sullivan, W. Scott, V. Lynskey, J. mils, T. Watson, W. Joblin, Trowbridge, Misses Ashby, D. Lang, J. Quick, J. Cameron, C. Batchelor, D. Binnie, J. Matthews, A. Dalzeil, H. Rollinson, A. McNally, F. O. B. Lane, C. D. Petrie, P. J. Thorne, N. Ritchie, Chambers. A. Ashworth, G. May, Shepherd. Margaret Dalzeil (Rose), Jean Wilson (Little Red Riding Hood), Billie Hales (Iceland Poppy), Shirley Hales (Early Victorian), Valerie Maguire (Quakeress), Elva James (Vanity), Ngaire James (Nurse), Ruth Cameron (Daffodil), Helen Ritchie (Fairy), Jean Cameron (Balloon Girl), Donna Whitford (Bee), Margaret Binnie (Balloon Girl), Kathleen Watson (Gipsy), Phyllis Taylor (Black and White), Cathy Batchelor (The New Health), Joan Binnie (Rainbow), Mary Binnie (Balloon Girl). Aileen Lynskey, Audrey Qulok (Oranges and Lemons), Nola Quick (A Noted Person), Kathleen McGowan (Flower Girl), Doreen Fussell, Melva Fussell, Hugh Wilson (Swagger). John Maguire (Clown), B. Sullivan (Gentleman), Terence McGowan (Soldier), RusseU Batchelor (Father Christmas), Pat Whitford (Jockey), Gerald McGowan (Highland Lad). James Wilson (Dutch Boy). Michael Wilson (Pirate), Peter Dalzeil (White Rabbit), Maurice May (Farmer), Bill Cameron (Baker), Frank Wilson (Indian), Eric Harris (Soldier), Allan Binnie (Cowboy), Kean Wilson (Baker), Ron Whitford (Baker), Jim Dalzeil (Pirate), Douglas Halgh, (Things of the Past), Dennis Dalzeil (Indian), Richard Pears (Black Cat), Leicester

Ashworth, Ahan Rowe. Gordon Chambers, Aubrey Chambers.. Harold Alllngton, C. McGowan, Peter McGowan, Ray McNally. Don. Rowe, Maurice Sullivan,. Lester Rowe Douglas Rowe, Noel Fussell. Cecil Hanna, lan Hanna. Allan Hanna, Erwin James, Alex. Petrie, Ken. Anderson, Trevor Anderson, Murray Anderson (Soldier), Stanley Rowe. Owen Ritchie. Janet Kelcher, Alda McNally, Elsie Wilson, Edna Wilson, Bessie Wilson, Daphne James. Margaret Hanna. Margaret Rowe. Betty Rowe, Veda Todhunter, Maureen ■ Scott, Dulcie James, Marion Cameron, Dorothy Hanna, Joyce Lang. Betty Rollinson. Dorothy B. Smith, Rona Wills. Margaret Stringer. Sybil Topp. Joy Ford. Ruth Topp. Bess Ford, Monica Demmocks, Betty Douds.

FANCY DRESS DANCE

Members of the Dorie Women’s Institute held a very successful plain and fancY dress dance in the Ardamine Hall, where more than 200 children and adults gathered. Many of the costumes were most attractive. The judges were Mr and Mrs A. Oakley, and Mrs J. Langley. The prize-winners, amongst the children, were as follows>-Most original girl, Eva Currey (Topsy); most original boy. Rome Banks (Swagger); best dressed girl, Joan Hanrahan (Spanish dancer); best dressed boy, Graham Alexander (Indian), The adults’ prize! list was as follows:—Best fancy dresses, Mr R. Morris (Toreador), and Miss B. Crossley (Madam Pompadour); most original, Miss R. Baker (Old Dutch Cleaner), and Mr W. Smith (Cowboy); the best impersonator, Miss E. Chambers (Things of the Past), and Miss J. Kingsbury (Chinese Lady). The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Kidd and partner. Items were given by Mr and Mrs A. Oakley Misses Nancy and Kathleen Morrison. Bank’s band played the music, and Mr J. Bsard and Mr D. Harrison were masters of ceremonies.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES

Mrs A. Johnson was hostess at an evening party held at her home, in Coringa road, Upper Riccarton, in honour 0$ the coming-of-age of Ruth, elder daughter df Mr L. H. Sadler, Fendalton. During the evening, items were given by Misses M. Grigor, G. and D. Gunter, and Mr C. S. Brown. Winners of competitions were Misses P. Hoffman, M. Grigor, Messrs J. Grigor and C. S. Brown* Those present were Mr and Mrs A. Johnson, Mr and Mrs C. S. Brown, Mr and Mrs J. Gunter, Mrs A. Sadler, Misses R« Sadler, W. Sadler, E. Chaffey, M. Brian. A. Hawker, G. Gunter, P. Hoffman, M. Grigor, T. Gunter, H. Mcßeth, G. Cock, M. Cock, D. Gunter. S. Killip, Messrs L. H. Sadler, J. Grigor. L. Wilkinson, C. Walls, and L. C. Sadler. Mr and Mrs L. G. Turner (Church road, Templeton) entertained many friends in honour of the coming-of-age of Mr Roy Stanley. A pleasant time was spent with games and competitions. Those present were Mr and Mrs L. G. Turner, Mrs Ellis, Mrs Hughes, Misses Mavis Dixon, Molly O’Grady, Vera Ellis, Peggy Kissel, Gwen Musgrove, P. Ellis, Laurel Wilson, L. Ellis, Joan Sonne, Ethelwyn Wilson, Eva Chatterton, Messrs R. Stanley, E. J. Stanley, J. Longstaffe, J. Taylor, D. Dixon, L. Dixon, V. Joblin, O. Chatterton, and F. Playle.

FLAG 500 AND DANCE

A successful social organised by the Little River Women’s Institute was held in the Town Hall. The winners of the 500 tournament were Mr and Mrs B Stevens and Mr Whataa. Music for the dance was played by Mrs L. Radford and Misses M. Webster and W. Stott. Mr Pocock was in charge of cards and Mr F. Louden was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mesdames H. Reed, T. Milligan, A. Louden, S. Barclay, G. Pocock, A. Radford, P. Birdling, R. Vanstone, L. Radford, M. Keenan, J. Daniels, Cameron, B. Stevens, E. Ussher, N. Wright, A. Harris, Tahahu, W. Mould, J. McQueen, T. Church, E. White, W. Dukhan, W. Lewthwaite, L. Lewthwaite, S. Le Compte, Misses Myrtle Webster. Doreen Hammond, Nancy Milligan, Ngaire White, Olive Vanstone. Melva Webster, Nancy Barclay, Ivy Vanstone, B. Bennison, Mavis Vanstone, Margaret Tahahu, M. Marsh, Josephine Keenan, Jean Barclay, Betty Ussher; Marjory Ferguson, Eileen Rae, Rona Rae.

BALL AT AMBERLEY

The annual ball sponsored by the Amberley sub-branch of the Plunket Society was, held in the Town Hall and was very enjoyable and financially successful. The music was played by Mr Fred Fox’s orchestra. Miss Nessie Grierson was a debutante at the ball. She Wore a pale blue lace frock and coat of white crushed velvet, and carried a posy of blue and pink flowers. Mr S. G. Grierson was master of ceremonies. The balloon dance was won by Mr Robt. Scott and partner. Among those present were the Rev. E. E. and Mrs Malden, Dr. P. £. and Mrs Starr, Mr and Mrs W. A. Parsons, Mr and Mrs I. G. Grierson, Mr and Mrs E. P. Shier, Mr and Mrs J. V. Oxley, Mt and Mrs A. N. Campbell, Mr and Mrs L. V. Samuels, Mr and Mrs W. Briggs. Mr and Mrs O. Hadler, Mr and Mrs E. Harrison, Mr and Mrs E. Hiatt, Mr and Mrs O. A. Wells, Mr and Mrs B. W. Skinner. Mr and Mrs R. Scott, Mr and Mrs C. Fairweather. Mr and Mrs A. Holland, Mr and Mrs C. Wornall, Mr and Mrs H. B Dalzeil, Mr and Mrs L. O. Johnston, Mr and Mrs B. Coe, Mr arid Mrs Greig, Mr and Mrs R. H. Harris, Mr and Mik Tench, Mr and Mrs J. D. Boyce, Mr and Mrs Darcy Gardiner, Mr and Mrs G. Page, Mr and Mrs O. W. Rhodes, Mesdames F. Courage, F. Coleman. J.- W. Streeter, J. Munro, Bruce Douglas, W. Gee, J. Schofield. H. Kidd, Misses Ella Armstrong, Janet Hamilton, Elsie Ford, Inez Rowney, Ngaire Pool, Betty Thomson, Betty Palmer, June Palmer, Ngaire Belcher, Betty Sarich, Alma McLean, M. Mooney, M. Kidd, P. Phillip, Molly Frew, C. Busch, M. Busch, E. Chamberlain, M. Bristow, L. Dodd. E. Payne, L. Payne, J. Rutherford, Messrs R. Coleman. F. Douglas. Doug. Houston, J. • Shaw, J. Beveridge, J. Schofield. T. Samuels, R. Boon, W. Overton. W. Chamberlain, T. Grierson, T Milne, J. South, A. Gray. W. Watson. L. Croft, L. Croft, R. Powell. W. Leathery, and G. Bowker.

SEAMEN’S GUILD The Sumner branch of the British Seamen’s Guild-held its June meeting at the home of the president, Mrs J. Merry, 20 members being present. Mrs G. P. Evans was elected a member. The treasurer (Mrs C. P. Hines) reported a good credit balance. Mrs T ; B. Boulton reported on her hospital visiting, Mrs C. Crosby on recent card parties held, and Miss Fanner on her traveling magazine. The secretary ,?v Atkinson) read a report of * or the last inonth Lyttelton. It was decided that Mesdames C. Crosby T B Boulton, and R. Atkinson should organise a musical programme lor the book and com afternoon party to be held-on August 3.