TIMARU NEWS
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Lady Young, who has been spending some weeks in Timaru, left yesterday to stay with her brother, Mr C. J. Miller, Woodbury, Mr and Mrs W, H. Orbell, Misses Nan and Annette Orbell (Levels), and Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Misses Sylvia. Janet, and Molly Orbell (Pentlow), who were visitors to Christchurch for the races, returned home yesterday. Miss Josephine Roberts (Christchurch), who was the guest of her sister, Mrs, R. E. Gillingham (Nile street), hai. left for Wellington, en route for Canada. Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station, Pareora) returned yesterday from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Bernard Unwin (England) arrived yesterday from Winchester to stay with Dr. W. H. Unwin (Church street) for the Drama League’s festival, Mrs. R. T. Turnbull (Beverley road) returned yesterday from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs F. W. D. Atkin (Collingwood street) is visiting Dunedin. Mrs R. S. Goodman (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Joan Harper (Grassy Hills), who was the guest of Mrs J. W, K. Lawrence (Christchurch), returned home at the week-end. Mr and Mrs Harold Elworthy (Craigmore), who were visitors to Christchurch for the races, returned home on Saturday. Miss J. D. Stewart, formerly of Samoa, is staying with her sister, Mrs R. Wilson (Selwyn street). Miss Patricia Ritchie (Te Tawa), who was a visitor to Christchurch, returned home on Saturday, Miss D. Barron (Grey road) is visitmg her aunt, Mrs C, J. Ronaldeon, Christchurch, ..Miss Frostick and Miss Margaret Webster (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs G. Webster (Nelson terrace). DANCE AT R.N.V.R. HEADQUARTERS The numerous social activities which are always a feature of race week, were brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday evening with a very enjoyable dance held at the headquarters of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, St. Asaph street. Many guests had accepted the invitations extended by Commander C. H, Rersley, who entertained several friends ata dinner party before the dance. The ship’s deck at the, reserve headquarters had been gaily, decorated with bunting, and the ringing of the ship s bell, at half-hour intervals helped to create a nautical atmosphere. P Music was supplied by Seymour’s Orchestra, and Sub-Lieutenant L. Hudson was officer of the watch.
those present were Command ' Keral ey. Lieutenant-Comman-der B. Newman and Mrs Newman, LieuV A Wswell, XJeutenant and Mrs C, C* X4ndsay ( Paymasterlieutenant and Mrs E, N. Lowther, Surf Lieutenant E. 8. MoPball and Mrs McPhail, Surgeon Lieutenant F. W. Helmore and Mrs Helmore, Mr and Mrs A. C. Brassington, Mr and Mrs Floyd Sheppard, Mr and Mrs B. C. Stewart, Mr and Mrs 8. V. Glasgow, Mr and Mrs W. M. McClure. Mr and Mrs Jack Charman. Mr and Mrs E- Salveaen, Mr and Mrs W. Owen. Mr and Mrs E, Oekenden, Mr and Mrs M. Dixon. Mr and Mrs A. T. Bell MVn Clarkson, Mr and Mrs Reginald Winn, Mr and Mrs Eric Trist, Mr and Mrs Norman Johnson, Mr and Mrs B. S. Thomson. Mr and Mrs Richard Candy, Mr and Mrs John Locht 5J r ,SS? Mrsß.Bowsell. Mr and Mrs J, p. McMillan, Mesdames Terence Watts. Milne, Gordon Lamb, Misses Honor Pllmmer. Molly Maxwell, Dorothy Seymour, Nancy Patrick. Jeanette Thomas, Dorothy Palrman Jean Godfrey, Noeline Benjamin, Joyce Burt, Cushla Ennis, Joan Power, Jean Osment, Peggy Clowes, May Thacker, Joy Nicholls. Freda White. Ba Mortlock, Mollie Slmmonds, Doreen O Connell, Joy Morgan, Paymaster Lieutenant L. Lawrence, Messrs John Donnelly. John Crawshaw, E. West, W. Downtoe- H. Clarkson, Peter Morgan, W. ThacHer, L. SmelUe, L. E. Robinson, F. BritD - Arthur ’ J - wu - GIPT PARTIES Miss Florence Nolan, whose marriage to Mr George Ebert will take place soon, was the guest of honour at a kitchen party, given by Mrs J. D. Brown and Miss R. Cornwall at their home in George street. Music, games, end competitions were enjoyed. Those present were Mr and Mrs J. D. Brown. Mr and Mrs L, Ebert, Mr and Mrs W, P. Nolan, Mr and Mrs D. Graham, Mr and Mrs JT. Campbell, Mesdamea R. Ford, and W. Dixon, Misses Florence Nolan, Ruth Cornwall, Connie Bamford, Cushla Reddington, Jean Souten, Bernice Warren, Joyce Johns, Mabel King, Mary Nolan, Kathleen Reddington, and Grace Heal, Messrs George Ebert, E: H. Gregg, L. Johns, O. Sprosen, N. Dean, G, Stevens, J. Minson, G. T. Nolan, and L. Calvert. To honour Miss Mabel Donaldson, an enjoyable gift party was held in the West Melton Hall. On arrival, Miss Donaldson was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Miss Trickett. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs W. Hayes, and an extra was Pteyed by Miss L. L. Thompson and Mr C. W, Walker. The Rev, T. Paterson asked , Miss Donaldson to accept a number of'useful gifts. Mr Summerfleld asked Mrs vv . Hayes, on behalf of the abciaL committee, to present a cheque to the guest of honour, Mr R. Mugford was master of ceremonies for the dance.
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21863, 17 August 1936, Page 2
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