OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21903, 2 October 1936, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS LUTHER CAMPLIN Mrs Luther Camplin, a daughter of one of Canterbury's early settlers, died in her sleep at her home, Weld street, Feilding. Mrs Camplin was a., daughter of the late William Watson, of BroOkside. She was born at Brdokside 70 years ago, when that district was in its primitive state—a swainp covered with water, flax and raupo. Since her marriage 48 years ago* she had lived in the Feilding district. Mrs Camplin suffered a severe shock wheij two of her grandchildren were killed by the limited express three years ago. She had a stroke at that time and never recovered her Usual robus* health. Mrs Camplin is survived by a son, Mr Jack Camplin, and a daughter, Mrs Mason, and two brothers, Messrs Thomas Watson (Papakura) and Lancelot Watson (Oxford), ana one sister, -Mrs A. Withell (Christchurch). COMING-OF-AGE PARTY The coming-of-age of Betty, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs L. C. Doherty, Was celebrated at Dixieland, where a party was given in her honour. Dances and competitions were won by Miss V. Coates and Mr Menelaus and Miss D. Dodds and Mr J. Clements, and an exhibition dance was given by Miss Betty Dicks. Mr A. Snellmg was .master of ceremonies. Mr Doherty presented the customary key to his daughter. Music for the dancing was supplied by the Dawson*Winfield Orchestra. The guests were Mr and Mrs L. C. Doherty, Mr and Mrs E. A. Doherty, Mr and Mrs J. Rogatski (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs W: C. Fairbrother, Mr and Mrs A., Seymour, Mr and Mrs W. Sweeney, sen., Mr and ; Mrs W. Sweeney, jun., Mr and Mrs W. Moore, Mr and Mrs J. Henry, Mr and Mrs E. Dicks, Mr and Mrs J. Dempsey, Mr and Mrs L. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs S. Doherty (Duriedin), Mr and Mrs J. Stout, Mr and Mrs T. Tallott, Mr and Mrs W. Doherty, Mr and Mrs W. Hallams, Mr and Mrs F. McNabb, Mr and Mrs R. Whyte, and Mr and Mrs E. W. Holland, Mesdames Couch, E. Doherty, McGHnchy, Joyce, Rose, and Sheldon, Misses B. Doherty, D. Murphy. J. Whyte, N. Maggin, H. Welch, M. Henderson, V. Coates, E> Yole, Q. Cummings, B. Dicks, S. Sweeney, P, Dempsey, M. Dempsey, L. Rogers, B. Dempsey. K. Stout. K. Fairbrother, D. Dodds, O. Price, J. Ross, D. Thomas, M. Gray, M. Sullivan, and J. Rogatski, Messrs C. Sweeney, L. Doherty, A. Snelling, P. Doherty, L. Sweeney, R. Milne, W. Harland, J. Clements, T. Tobin, T. Connolly (Rakaia), P. Dasler, W. Couch, A. Dowling, A. Roach, J. Lee, W. Menelaus, W. Cummings, P. Simmonds, J. Jennings, J. Turner, R. McNabb, W. Kain, and C. Webster, and Masters Bernard and Leo Rogatski. EVENING PARTY Miss Beth Green, whose marriage will take place next week, was entertained last night at a very pleasant card party given by Miss Eleanor <• Price at her home in Hagley ?The reception rooms, were gay 'sss&„ cinerarias, japonica, and daffodils, and each guest brought for Miss Green- "a gift of "something in a tin." Those-; present were Miss Green, Miss Marjorie Tingey, and Miss Nancy Green, "wh6 \ ■ are to be her bridesmaids, Mrs T. , Papprill, Misses Judith Jameson, Bona • Woodward, Maisie Jamieson, Marjorie • Chambers, Alma Chamberlain, Tui \ Thomas, Joan Seabrook, and Joy Shand. i ■■ BRIDGE PARTY t > A bridge party was held last evening at their club rooms by members of the • Federation of University Women and their friends. A prise given by Mrs ! E. M. Clark was won by Mrs I. Milnes. '■ Those present included Mesdames C. , L. Ridgen and L. H. Robinson (con- . veners), and Mesdames C. MalthUs, L. J. Darwin, E. C. Gough, C. H. Wagstaff, ' E. M. Clark, J. McClurg, T. E. Bowes, H. T. Milnes, Misses M. Wilkinson, I. i Milnes, M. E. Sims, N. Wagstaff, R. [ Forbes, J. Ross, and M. G. Fuller. I •_ ; ENGAGEMENT NOTICES , The engagement is announced of [ Nance Clemence Marguerite, younger T daughter of Mr and Mrs E. G. McCul- , lough (Bealey avenue, Christchurch), ; to Reginald Scrase, only son of Mr 3 and Mrs T. H. Gosling (Northampton, f Northants, England).. —1 i KINDERGARTENS' JUBILEE 3 As a part of the jubilee celebrations ! of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association, the mothers' committee of the Sunbeam Kindergarten held 1 a social and dance in the schoolroom • for former pupils and parents. Posies of flowers were presented to , Mrs J. R. Evans, Mrs Keith Hadfleld, : Mrs Cyril Stringer, f Mrs Goldsmith, 1 and Miss H. Hull (principal). Other & guests of honour were Miss J. Dawe - and Miss A. Hull.

Miss Hull spoke of the work of the kindergartens, mentioning various former pupils who had gained distinction in later life.

Games were played, and a guessing competition was won by Mrs McKee. Musical items were given by Miss Laurenson, Mrs Butcher, and Mr Wilson, the accompanists being Mrs Riddout and Mr Hoyle. During the supper hour, a decorated birthday cake was cut by Mrs J. R. Evans, a foundation member of the Kindergarten Association. Mrs Evans and Miss Hull were congratulated on their 25 years’ association with the kindergarten. Dancing was enjoyed later in the evening. PARTY AT KAIAROI A kitchen evening party, organised by members of St, Bartholomew’s Church; Kaiapoi, was given in honour of Miss Clarice Giles, whose marriage - will take place sopn. An enjoyable even* ing was spent in games and dancing. Mrs S. W. Frost gave a recitation. The Rev. C. L. Sparrow spoke of the esteem in which the guest was held by all who knew her, and Mr L. Gram endorsed Mr Sparrow’s remarks. Miss Giles received many useful gifts, and Mr J. C. Frost thanked the guests on her behalf.

Among those present were Mesdani'es C. L. Sparrow, M, Greenwood, G. Greenwood. L, R. Oram, F. Fisher, P Todd, E. Hoyle, J. o’Cc*»'nor, F, Ingiis, Trustrum, Hyde, J. Smith, J. Thompson, L. Giles, S. W. Frost, Ogilvie, Misses C. Giles, C. Fowler, H. Revpll, E. Giles, Griffiths, M. Goldthorpe, F Worthington, M. Hopkins, Russell, M. Hopkins, N. Diver,. H. Fisher, D. Morris, M, Watkins, A. Storer, J. Smith, R. Pearce, V. Dempsey, J. Tozer, C. Bunting, R. Hill, and L Trustrum.

LONDON WEDDING (UNITED raiss 4880CUTX0»—C0PT»10B*r.) LONDON. September 80. ’ Mr John Hamer, only son of Mrs Hamer, of New Zealand, and the late Mr H. Hamer, -was married to*day to Miss Janet Bruce, a daughter of the late Mr Bruce and Mrs Palmer, of Michigan.

WINTER GARDEN The usual cabaret will be held at the Winter Garden on Saturday evening. The Bailey-Marston orchestra will provide a specially-arranged programme, of dance music.