WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21858, 11 August 1936, Page 3

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION

HAREWOOD BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Harewood branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Highsted Road Mission Hall, in the absence of the president, Mrs A. C. Orchard presided. One new member was welcomed. It was reported that during the month two wool quilts had been made by members to be given to needy families.GREENPARK A pleasant afternoon party marked the first birthday of the Greenpark Women’s Division of the Farmers Union/ There were present as guests members of the Motukarara and Tai Tapu branches, also the Springston Women’s Institute. Items were contributed by Mesdames R. Maclachlan, A. Mcßean, L R. Duh'eu and Misses W. Withell and Ruth Maclachlan. Miss With ell played the' accompaniments. Competitions were won by Mrs T. Simmons and Miss R. Maclachlan. The birthday cake, made by Mrs L. R. Dulieu, and iced by Miss Rene Dulieu, was cut by Mrs H. A. Nutt, a Dominion vice-president, after Mrs K. Maclachlan (Tai Tapu) had lit the candle. FOOTBALL CLUB’S BALL On the occasion of its annual ball the Dunsandel Football Club entertained a large number of guests, including many visitors from other districts. The function was one of the most successful held by the club for some years. Excellent arrangements were made by a committee with Mr K. W. Macpherson as president and Mr A. S. Walker as secretary. The hall was decorated with streamers and greenery, and music was supplied by the Evans-Campbell orchestra, Mr B. D. Watson assisting with extras. Messrs W. v. Chatterton and L. H. Johnson were masters of ceremonies. Prizes for novelty 'dances were won by Miss H. and Mr w. T. Chappell, and Mrs J. J. Allan and Mr McLaughlin. Lady supporters of the club asisted in providing and serving supper. Among the ladies present were Mesdames A. Macpherson, J. J. Allan, C. A. Wright, B. D. Watson, H. Wright Johnson, H. A. Brown, John Walker. James Walker. Forster, Upston, S. D. Ridden. R. Eddy, L. Robinson (Chertsey). r-H. W. Frampton, J. A. Chappell, H. Parris, J. Newlove. R. N. Taylor, Misses Elaine and Mavis Burrowes (Chertsey). Olive Srmtn (Rakaia), Ruby Riches. Phyllis, Leah and Eileen Bray, D. Marshall. Helen Chappell, Florence Parris, Maud Taylor, Joan Newlove. Mildred Jones. Gwen and Audrey Taylor, Lydia Douglas, Noreen Smith, W. Mackie, M. Dillimore. M. Mercer, C. Aldridge, G. Klrne,* B. Mackie, Dorothy Taylor, Olive Bilbrough, M. Balloch, Janet Russell, Estelle Manson, B. McGee M. Bilbrough, Nancy Tweedie, J. Mclnnes (Greendale). D. Dean (Greendale), Mabel Eddy, L. Chatterton, Maw, R. Kelly, Barbara Gordon, Enid Cain, Hazel Cruse, Anne Allen. Joyce Forster, Bell and Maud McLenaghen, Jean Lemon, liny McDraith, Eileen Moorhead, Alyce Forster, Peggy Manning, -B. Sanderson (Hawarden). Jessie Forster, Grace Manson, Margaret Skinner, Kathleen Johnston, Thelma Scott. Peggy Daley (Christchurch). Margaret Phelan (Rakaia), Jean Moodie, Mavis Smith (Prebbleton). Sheila and Josephine Tully iWoodend), Elizabeth and Sybil Messent (Christchurch). W. Jackson. Thelma Lilley, Olive Howatson, Sylvia and Patty Bennett, Mollie Britton P. Bearing, G. Greenwood, M. Williams. Olive Southgate. Nora Pemberton, Muriel Wright (Greendale), Mavis Tully. M. Walker, Thelma Frew (Greendale), and M. Macpherson.

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GIFT PARTIES Miss Ismay Hayward and Mr W. Thompson, whose marriage will take place shortly, were entertained at a gift party given by Mrs F. R. E. Davis, Akaroa. .

A pleasant time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Mrs Gordon Le Lievre played the music for the dancing, and competitions were won by Misses P. Davis, D. .Leete, and L. Hayward. Those present were Mrs F. R. E. Davis, Mr and Mrs S. W. Hayward, Misses Ismay and Lucy Hayward. Mr and Mrs T. E. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs A. H. Williams, Mr and Mrs L. Kotlowski, Mr and Mrs G. Le Lievre, Misses I. Mahon, P. Davis, M. Fyfe, E. Keegan, W. Rhodes, M. Sutherland. D. Leete, E. Woodill, Z. Brassell (Christchurch), E. Allan. D. Pool, Messrs W. Thompson, T. Hayward, J Drummond, J. McKenzie, W. Henning. H. Wright, R. McKenzie, T. Davis, A. Smith, J. Davis, G. Williams. Lindsay (Christchurch), and R. Woodill.

A pleasant afternoon party was held in Ballantynes tearooms by Miss Mavis Martin in honour of Miss Margaret Dickie, who is shortly to be married. Amongst those present were Misses M. Dickie, H. Taylor, K. Slyfield. Gilchrist, H. Sutherland, M. Kerr, B. Stepnen, M. Eaton, J. Ward, O. Bowman, M. Martin, Mrs J. S. Shaw.

Miss Ismay Hayward and Mr William Thompson, whose marriage will take place shortly, were entertained at a “variety” gift party, given by Mrs F. R. E. Davis, at Akaroa. An enjoyable time was spent in dancing, games, and competition/ Mrs G. A. E. Le Lievre played for extra dances. Competitions were won by Misses P. Davis, D. Leete, and L. Hayward.

Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. S. Hayward, Misses I. and L. Hayward, Mrs F. R. E. Davis, Mr and Mrs T. E. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs A. H. Williams, Mr and Mrs L. Kotlowski, Mr and Mrs G. Le Lievre, Misses P. Davis, M. Fyfe, E. Keegan, I. Mahon, U. Rhodes, D. Leete, M. Sutherland, E. Woodill, E. Allen, D. Pool, Z. Brassell (Christchurch), Messrs W. Thompson, T. Hayward, J. Drummond, J. and R. McKenzie, E. and J. Davis, G. Williams, W. Henning, H. Wright, A. Smith, R. Woodill. and Lindsay (Christchurch).

Misses Hettie Sharplin and Margery Ruddenklau, who are to be bridesmaids next week, were joint hostesses at a pleasant kitchen and' pantry party given at “Springfield,” Methven, in honour of Miss Ruby Smith, whose marriage to Mr J. Ruddenklau will take place next Wednesday. The drawing room and lounge -were decorated with bowls of Venusta and other spring flowers, which were greatly admired by the guests. Competitions were won by Mesdames R. W. Smith and M. S. Turton, Misses Sadie Smith, Winnie Bowden, Edna Lemon, and Dorothy Harrison. Those present were Miss Ruby Smith, Mesdames F. W. Ruddenklau, H. H. Sharplin, A. O. Lochhead. C. H. Hardy, R. F. Ruddenklau, J. G. Ruddenklau, W. Lock, M. S. Turton, T. S. Harrison, S. G. Lemon, D. Miller, R. W. Smith, J. McAnulty, G. Kelly, G. Kinsella, C. Nees, C. N. Patterson, R. Bramley, Misses Thelma Lockhead, Minnie and Maud Smith, Mildred Lock, Florrie Hardy, Dorothy and Hannah Harrison, Margery, Edna and Vera Lemon, Winnie Bolden, Sadie Smith, and Mary Taylor.

DAtfCE AT PREBBLETON

A dance to assist the funds of the Prebbieton Domain Board was held in the Public Hall, Prebbieton, and many visitors from other districts were present.

Monte Carlo dances were won by Misses N. and P. McNamara, Miss Nancy Gallagher and Mr Russell Prebble. Prizes for highest points in the card room were wop by Mrs W. Murphy and Mr F. Ayers, Mrs W. Downey and Mr G. Simpson. Dance music was played by Les. Kinsman’s band, and extras by Miss Stella Dow. Mr H. Prebble was master of ceremonies. \

Those present included Mr and Mrs W. Murphy, Mr and Mrs W. Pilet, Mr and Mrs F. Ayers, .Mr and Mrs G. Simpson, Mr and Mrs Aldridge, Mr and Mrs K. Wheeler, Mr and Mrs J. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs G. Rutherford, Mr and Mrs J.- Hartnell, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs W. Kolfcman, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs W. Hartnell, Mr and Mrs J. O’Neill, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mr and Mrs G. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs J. O’Neill, Mesdames L. Kinsman, G. Ridden, J. Giles, E. Walker, Misses Leah Drayton, Jean Warren, Florence Warren, Margaret Barr, Kathleen Tod, Renee Gallagher, Bertha Hartnell, Gladys Baker, Lome Baker, Doris O’Neill, Carmel Smith, Nancy Gallagher, Stella Dow, Millie cent Tod, Rhona Tod, Mavis Smith, P. McNamara, Nona McNamara, Elizabeth Anderson, Suzanne Walker. Messrs J. Hill, C. O’Malley, and A. Giles. WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY A fancy dress social, held under the auspices of the West «£ England Society. attracted a large number of members and friends. Mr P. E. L. Broad presided. Prizes were awarded as follows: —Most original costumes, Mrs Gf. Hodge and Miss Doreen Pope; best dressed, Mrs A. M. Brittenden and Miss J. M. Johnston. Mr H. Bloomfield acted as judge. Novelty dances were won by Miss J Johnston and Miss H. Hodges, Miss M. Metcalfe and Mrs T. Johnston, and lucky entrance tickets, Mr.J. Hodge a'hd Miss H. Shinner. . Items were given by Mr R. Harrison (songs), Misses R. and B. Shinner (tap dancing). The Excelsior Dance Band supplied the music and the master of ceremonies was Mr Trevor Smith.

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FAREWELL PARTIES

Miss Nancy Parsons, director of the Sydenham Kindergarten, who will leave Christchurch on Friday , for America, was entertained at a farewell party given-by Miss Hull* prm-, cipal of the Christchurch Free Kindergartens, and her sister, Miss 'A. -Hull Directors of the other six free kindergartens were present. The room was Might with spring flowers, and afternoon tea was served. Each guest gave a handkerchief, which Miss Hull placed in an attractive box and presented to the guest of honour. Those present were Misses N. Parsons, H. and A. Hull. H. Gorrie, M. Suckling. M. Martin. E. Pearce, J Bartram, J. Godfrey, S. Clarke, K, Joseph, and T. Orange.

Mrs Calwell (Coalgate) waS hostess at a farewell party in honour of Mrs J. McCaughan, who will shortly leave Coalgate. Competitions- were > won by Mrs A. Charles, Mrs G. C. Derxettand Mrs J. McCaughan. Mrs McCaughan was pianist for community singing. -At souvenior of the occasion was presented to Mrs McCaughan. INSTITUTE’S SOCIAL Members of the Waipara Women’s Institute held a social in the local hall to celebrate their third birthday anniversary. . , . . .. A one-act play was presented by the institute’s drama club, those_ taking part being: Mesdames Cushen, McLachlan, Misses J. Ferguson, M. Laredo, P. Symonds, P. McGuckin, and B. Potton. Items were' given, by Miss Greer (songs). Miss Mathews (tap and ballet dancing), and Mr Berry (recitations). Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs W. Traill (Waikari), and extras by Mrs A. McLachlan. , Winners in an umbrella parade ware Mrs Cushen 1, MiSs M. McLachlan 2. Novelty dances were won by Miss N. Honeybone and Mr C. Saundercock, Miss P. Munro and Mr J. Smith. Messrs A. McLachlan and L. McGuckin acted as masters of ceremonies. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs P. R. Duthie (Livingstone), Mr and Mrs James Strang (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs J. W. Blakely (Patearoa), Mr and Mrs R. Greenslade (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. . Hope (Gore), Miss A. McKeowen (Wellington). Warner’s Hotel: Miss F. Peate (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. C. Robinson. Miss D. Robinson (Mount Palm), Mr and Mrs J W. Hayes (Waimate) Mr and Mrs F. D. L. Young (Winchester). Miss S. Hackwith (Invercargil). Miss D. Sutton, Mr O-, Sutton (Winton). Commander and Mrs Bush (Parnassus), Mr N. Curtis, Mrs B Curtis (Queenstown), Mrs W. H. Walton Mrs D. J. Walton., Mr N. J. Walton. Mr W H. Walton (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs Dampier Crossley (Rotherham). United Service Hotel: Mrs A. A. Macfarlane (Rotherham). Mr and Mrs J. W. Hannan (Greymouth). Mr and Bfcs E. Rutherford (Inverness), Mrs G. L. RUtnerford. Miss K. Rutherford (Connemara). •Mr and Mrs; Maurice Harper. Miss B Harper (Waltawa). Mr and Mrs H. S. Orbell (Oamaru). Miss M. Wright. Miss C. Wrigh’ (Auckland), Misses M. and P. Lansel (Melbourne), Miss V. Nichols (Mahenp), Miss B. Bell (Shag Valley), Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Miss Bond. Mr and Mrs Harold El worthy (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J W. Grant (Fairlie), Mr and Mrs N. F Scaife (Pembroke), Mr L. A; Scalfe (Timaru). . , _, Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs L. D. Lister (Roxburgh). Mr and Mrs E. C. Anderson, Miss J. Anderson (Hawarden) Mr and Mrs Gerald Murray (Lake Tekapo). Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Miss J. Orbell, Miss S. Orbell. Miss M. Orbell (Timaru). and Mr and Mrs T. B Campenden (Nelson). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs F. J. Chambers (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs H. Sharpe (Waiau). Mr and Mrs R. S. Goodman. Misses Crowley and Cronin (Timaru). Mr and Mrs T. Muir (Winton). Mr and Mrs Wood (Hanmer Springs), Miss Barclay (Dunedin), Dr. and Mrs J, L, Wicker (Reefton), Mr and Mrs R. J. Appleton 'Hokitika).

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COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

To celebrate the coming-of-age of :heir elder son, Harold, Mr and Mrs r. Pester (West Eyreton) entertained a number of guests in the West Byreton Hall. The time passed pleasantly ixr games' anAjdancjHM.?«adaltenini given by Mr M. Anderson# and Mr F- * Stevenson f Dance music was played by Messrs Pachnatz and T. Pester, and extras ; by Mrs A. Chambers and. Miss *M. .. Jackson. ; .. Winners of novelty dances were Mr Lugg and Miss G. Pester, Mr Wilson , and Miss N. Mclntosh, Mr J. Mte» Lauchlan and Miss V. McLauchlaiyMr.. C. Farr and Miss L. Eilmers. - ■ Among those present were Mr ana Mrs T. Pester. Mr and Mrs K. Oewtt, Mr and Mrs S. Jennings, Mr and Min - ' A, Chambers, Mr and Mrs H. Jackaon. - Mr and Mrs R, Bradley. Mr add lira G. Grant Mr and Mrs W- Busch. Mr >■ and Mrs C. Bennett. Mrs Oecfl Bennett. Mr and Mrs J. MeTawchlan. Mr and Mrs W. Wilson. Mr and Mr* W: J. Day (Cave). Mrs J. Brain, Misses Glad vs Pester. 1* Maynard. Mavis Fester, Nancy Pester, M. Mclntosh. Boe Mclntosh, Nancy Mclntosh,: Vara Feather. Jean Paterson. M. Ffexnwsy L. Eilmers, G. Feather. E. Feather. X Prouse. Thelma Biirt Svlvia Pachnatz, Hilda Jackson, Elsie Grant. Evelyn Grant. Vera Bradley. M. Jeckson, v. McLauchlan. S. Wilson. C. Tomlinson. I. .Harwell (Christchurch). J. Kirkland (Christchurch). T Benjes, Messrs Har* Old Pester. L, Pester. A. Dewar. K. Jennings, G. Jennings. B. Patersort B. - Early. D. Sisson. S. Cowans. 6. Borman. C. Farr. Eric Farr. A: Garfey. W. Pachnatz, P. Pachnata J. Muldtew, A. Dyer, L. Grant. Leslie Grant, E. Bradley. L Eder; R. Brain. Ik McLauchlan, A. Burt. M. McLauchlan. M. Anderson. R. Otway. T. Burt. G. Cossar, A. Farr, J. Piggott (Christchurch), And F. Stevenson (Christchurch). . * FOOTBALL CLUB'S DANCE The annual ball of the Hororata Football Club was held in the Bororata Public Hall, which had been decanted frith the dub’s colours, black and gold, J Music was supplied by Chappell’s band (Christchurch), and extras were Stayed by Miss Muriel Charles (Coalgate)-Merars C. Thorne and A.-R. Gossett were’the masters of ceremonies. Winners of novelty dances were Mus D, »- Oliver and Mr T. A. Charles. Miss IX Douglas and partner, ... „ . _ An energetic oemmittee. with Mr A. D. Oliver as secretary, was‘rewarded fog its ‘ efforts by the success of the dance. *_ -- Amongst those present were Mr andiMre J. Mutrhead. Mr and Mrs T. F. Bight, Mr and Mrs S. Gibson, Mr and Mrs OBrtem ;r* Mr and Mrs J. Thome. Mr and lux XX Phillips (Glenroy), Mesdames Grate HBreeze, J. Crump. H. A Oliver. B. WHke. Misses D. Russell. E. Kennedy, E. Thorne. J. Barrett. M. Wells. M,. Fuller. H-PWI- * Ups. D. Douglas (Darfidd). N. Foster. P. Locker. M. Campbell (Coalgate). P. Rinks. G. Gibson. I. and U. Hunt (Glenroy), B. Keeble, H. Banks. J. McKenzie. E. Wtw. . M. McKenzie, Pi Thompson (htount j, White). M. Charles (Ooaigate). M. Stemherd, B. Douglas (Darfidd). E. 801 l CDarfidd), M Payne, B. Hanna. X AJkmay, D. diver, and G. Jewell (Whitecliffs). FORESTERS’ BALL When members of Court ThisUeoftira Forest Andent Order of Fcarestershddthtar annual ball at. Frascati, foresters and thdr friends from many parts of Canterbury spent a hleassat time dancing to the music erf the Rialto otdnatra. Bra* W. Mapplebeck welcomed the visitors and Bro. H. Eaton was master of ceremonies. . ' . ■' _ Those present were Mesdames A. Cameron, G Osborne, H. Eaton. D. Wheder. W, Lloyd. L. B. Cooper, Hay. Bandl. GBrown. W. R. Hall. D. Do»mb. H. ALocke. 1 R. W. Young. F. X Weafley. D. Savage. Gibson, W. MacGibboa. A. P. Woodhouse, A. W. Bate 1 . Gtliem SUckings, Cowell.- BosweU. Ttoddh Jackson, E. Chappie, Vaughan. Marriott. Kett. Rhodes, McCaw. Muchmore. Bond. Green. Radford. A. Turner. L. E- Fox. Shepard. G, Tlsch. J. A. Paide Misses P. t**mh. J. Lumb. N. HaR. A. BaaommHnri* K. Blgg& J W. ICDeriX Wilson. Gwen Rbodda, Comfort, wancy Llovd. Ida Hamilton. Rene MrMlian. Lorna Dowker, Joyce Milne. M. Wdl*. Maud Hendren. Millar. T. Johnstone. Of cie Harper. V. Penter. Plata. P. M* j, Wright. E. Cross. Joyce Lloyd, Hctam Wlthell, Spiller, Maher. N- Hooper. Atexandria Miller. Bertha Woods. C. Alexander, Joyce Wallace. Grace Wallace. X Wilson, Lillian Ayerx W. Hera. Nancy Brown. Muriel Patterson. Marjorie Townsend. Mimi Tfr-wwawfcjfcGank. wwtPKta , Hsiyow