BLENHEIM NEWS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21908, 8 October 1936, Page 2

BLENHEIM NEWS

There was a large attendance of members and friends at the opening of the Blenheim Bowling Club’s season. Mr R. J. Cresswell (president) welcomed the players and visitors, and Mrs P. C. Cresswell, mother of the {(resident, played the first bowl, and the green was declared opened. Amongst those present were Mesdames E. J. Harvey, S- T. Evatt, F. T. Bull. P. C. Cresswell, A. E. Henderson, J. J. McLeod, T. Mitchell, E. J. Brammall, T. S. Couch, W. Mackintosh. Hislop, A. Nicholas, A. A. Edwards, J. Reid, M McKenzie, Livingstone. M. Wanden, A. Gavin, Kenner, T. B. Hay. and T. G. Fitzell. Mrs T. S. Maskew entertained several Maids at an enjoyable bridge party. Bridge was played in the draw-ing-room, which was decorated with, bowls Of bulbs, freesias, and Iceland poppies

Those present were Mrs W. K. Gill, Mrs W. de Castro. Mrs G. M. Spence, Mrs Vesey Robinson, and Mrs W. T. Churchward, Misses M. Mac Nab and I Horton.

Mrs T. Watts (The Delta) ha? returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs W. R. Mackintosh is Visiting Oamaru.

Mrs S. T. Critchley is visiting Wellington.

Miss V. Farmer has returned from a visit io Wellington. Miss Bulien (Kaikoura) ftp visiting Blenheim.

card Social

A card social was held in the Parish Hall at Prebbleton in aid of the funds of All Saints’ Church. Prizes were won by Mrs J. Dick and Mr W. Dick (Halswell), Miss £. Adlerson, and Mr T. Harding. Consolation prize winners were Mrs E. Walker and Mr landMembers of the women’s social committee served supper. ‘ Those present incmded Mesdames H. B. Jones, W. Downey, S. Greenslade, E. Walker, G. Walker, C. Hands, J. Anderson, J, McCiintock, P. Barr, T. Harding, J. Giles, H. Frebble, Misses Vera White, Elizabeth Anderson, and Phyllis Bennett

FANCY DRESS BALL

The annual fancy dress ball to assist St James’s Anglican Church, Southbrldge, was held to the Southbrldge Town Rail, and was an outstanding success, the attendance exceeding that oi last year. For the first two hours the children had. the use of the dance floor, a large number appearing In fancy dress. Music for the children’s .dancing was Supplied by Miss M. Nidd, and Mr Fred. Smith’s orchestra supplied music for the adults. Mr O'. Stratton was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mrs S. J. Simpson and Mr J. Newlove. The Mother’s Union, With Mrs H. J. Greenwood In charge, provided supper, and file joint secretaries were Misses R. Greenwood and C. carter. Mrs E. L. Inwood and Mr A. G. Barker, Who acted as Judges, awarded prizes as follows: Children—Nanette Montgomery. Lois Carter. Jean Hannah, Betty farmer, Annabel Fisher, M. Pilkington, Dick Carr, Bob Montgomery, Bruce Hill, Alan Hampton, and Colin Doyle. ■ Adults—Miss D. Hickman, Miss E, Greenwood. Miss H. Carter, Mr K. Beamsley, Miss R. Howson, Messrs M. Sheehan and R. Armstrong. The Mothers’ Union prize was won by Mrs H. J. Greenwood. Among the children present were:— Jaoelyh Hickman (Corker), Nola Hickman (Tin Soldier), Neroli Ebert (Aviatrix), (.<»»» Hampton (Shepherdess). Lola McClelland (Fairy). J. Montgomery (Carnation). Ngalrle Stackhouse (Stop-Go), Brenda Kilbride (Old English Lady), Audrey McPherson, Iris Armstrong, Hazel Greenwood (Queen of Diamonds), Raymond Goulden, Deugald Love (Cowboy), K. Sheehan (Doctor), Donald Boyd (Gipsy), M. Pilkington (Gipsy), L. Hannah. B. GoWland, Q. Maw. D. Palmer, G. Armstrong, K. Maw, M. Carter. D. O’Poyle (Elizabethan), Linley Hampton (Early Victorian) Annabel Fisher (Miss 1780), Allison McPherson (Pom-pon Pierrette), N. Graham (Star Fairy), Colin Doyle (Dutch Boy), J. McPherson (Butterfly), M. Gilbert (Footballer). Betty Reese (Jill), D. Wilson (Jester), K. Love (Daffodil). J. Taylor (Dormouse), N. Thompson (Scissors), A. Montgomery, T. Kilbride (Balloons), P. Sheehan (Shirley Temple), Jean WUUs (Eastern Princess), E. TaylonJoan Hampton (Small Maid), J. Hannah (Flower GirD- C. Neale, Elva Hampton (Dutch Girl). Angela Kidd (Bath Time), Alan Hampton (Swagger). John Hampton (Indian), S. Thompson (O.K. Sauce). L. MCnraitb (Bride). M. Gilbert, Trixie Blakemore, Margaret Willis (Early Victorian). Catherine WUUs (NeapoUtan Costume). Jessie WUUs (Helen of Troy), Alison Howatson (Eastern Slave Girl), Keith Carter (Ice-cream Han), T. Kilbride, H Candy. B. Eggdton, N. McClelland, R. Lamble, F. Carter, O. Wilson, M. Hickman (Irish Lad). Bruce Hill (Pop-eye the SaUor), B. Thomas, R. Oowland, D. Wilson (Pierrot); Harold Wilson. John Greenwood (King of Diamonds). Alice Stuart (Pack of Cards), Heather Stewart (Little 80-Peep). Brian Hubbard (After the Match). Shone Goulden Little Nell), E Wilson (Bunny), P. Benny (Dick Whittington), J. Mcllralth (Cook), and Colleen Paterson (Dutch Girl).