OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21960, 8 December 1936, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS JESSIE CONRAD (UNITED press association—copyright.) (Received December 7, 8.15 p.m.) LONDON, December 7. The death has occurred of Mrs Jessie Conrad, widow of the novelist, Joseph Conrad. MRS S. A. CLEMENS Mrs S. A. Clemens, who died on Saturday after a severe illness, was the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Bcri. of Temuka. She was educated at St. Joseph’s School. She was a gifted singer and pianist, and before her marriage took a prominent part in musical circles in South Canterbury. Mrs Clemens took an active interest in wellare work. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and a daughter. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by the Rev. Father Smyth, S.M., assisted by the Rev. Father Kimbell, S.M V of Temuka. At the Timaru cemetery the service was taken by the Rev. Father Peoples, S. assisted by Father Kimbell. The pall-bearers were Messrs J. A. Shea, T. Egan, J. O’Leary, and W. Tonkin.

PARTY AT “ALMORA”

In honour of Mrs Deans and her daughter, Mrs Burgis, who, now resident in England, is at present visiting her mother, Mrs J. B. Beckett yesterday entertained a number of friends at a oleasant afternoon party at her home. “Almora,” Victoria street. Those who enjoyed Mrs Beckett’s hospitality were Mrs Doans, Mrs Burgis. Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs George Gould, Mrs G. Helmore, Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes, Mrs Beauchamp Lane. Mrs R. S. Hunter-Blair. Miss M. Murray-Aynsley, Mrs Derrick Gould, Miss L. Bowen, Miss M. Cotterill, Mrs R. H. Hennah, Miss C. Pyne, Miss Wynn-Williams, Mrs Cecil Wynn-Wil-liams, Mrs John Grigg, Mrs M. H. Godby, Miss Barbara Gould, Miss Joan Lee, Miss Rose Winter. Miss E. Aitken, Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson. Lady Acland, Mrs Maitland Rich, Miss Lucy Sanders. Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs J. A. S. Wait, Miss Harley. Mrs Percy Elworthy, Miss A. Julius, Mrs Russell Beals, Mrs J. A. Julius, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon. Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs George Harris, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Miss Rose Gerard, Mrs John Moore, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs E. J. Chennclls, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs J. R. Loughnan (Fairlie), Mrs J. H. Hall, Misses Beryl and Barbara Bond.

MRS A. H. ACHESON HONOURED

Mrs A. H. McC. Acheson (Waimate), who, with her husband, will leave at the end of December for a trip to Britain, was entertained by members of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society, Waimate, and presented with a Victorian posy by the secretary, Mrs Coventry and by Mrs E. C. StudhoUne, on half of the committee, with a handsome navy hand-bag. Mrs Studholme thanked Mrs Acheson for the interest she had always taken in the society. Mrs Acheson, who was granted leave of absence, gratefully acknowledged the Kindness of members and thanked them for their gifts.

URGENT APPEAL

RED CROSS SOCIETY

In response to an urgent appeal from the International Red Cross in Paris, for help for children in Spain, the Women’s Executive of the Canterbury branch of the Red Cross Society will next week dispatch complete outfits for 50 children between the ages of three and seven years. This decision was made yesterday morning at an emergency meeting of the executive committee, held at the society’s depot, Worcester strict. Lady Wigram presided over a full attendance of members. She explained that the appeal from Paris had been received by the central committee in Wellington. It described the pitiable plight of the victims of the civil war in Spain and asked for immediate help. It was decided that outfits for 250 children should be sent before Christrhas fr? distribution by the Red Cross Society to those in greatest need. Confident of the support of her sub-centres, Lady Wigram said she had promised that 50 parcels would be sent from Canterbury. Each parcel will contain two pairs of socks, one pair of shoes, two pairs of girls’ bloomers, or two pairs of boys’ knickers, two flannel vests, a pair of trousers or a warm skirt on a bodice, one blouse, jumper or shirt, one beret or tam, one winter coat, two nightgowns, and, if possible, a blanket or shawl.

It was decided to ask the editors of the daily papers to open subscription lists, and to acknowledge donations Each sub-centre promised a donation, artd it was decided to ask the broadcasting authorities to appeal for funds and tr place the matter before the local branches of the National Council of Women and of the League of Nations Council. Subscriptions already to hand were:—Lady Wigram £2, Mrs Ronaldson £l, Miss Enright ss, Mrs Herbert Smith 10s, Mrs McGillivray £l, Mrs Bowker £2, Mrs C. Stringer £l, Mrs liill £l, Mrs Henry Holland 10s, Mrs H. G. Livingstone ss, Mrs A. J. Benzie ss, Mrs J. W. Beanland £1 Is, Miss G. Thomson ss, Mrs E. S. Vernon £l, Miss Cotterill 10s, “For the Spanish Children" ss.

AFTERNOON PARTY

At Ballantynes yesterday afternoon Mrs G. A. G. Connal, of Fendalton, entertained many friends at a very pleasant party, given in honour of Miss Leila Denby, whose marriage will take place soon. Blue cornflowers and pink Iceland poppies formed the effective decorations. The hostess wore a pink linen suit and pink hat, and Miss Denby wore a blue floral georgette frock, blue coat, and wide blue straw hat.

Those present, each of whom brought a gift of linen for the guest of honour, were Mrs C. 1. Denby, Mrs R. Williamson, Mrs L. J. Williamson, Mrs W. J. Scott, Mrs C. L. Crowley, Mrs S. Milne, Mrs J. Campbell, Mrs E. Boden, Mrs E. Stringleman, Mrs W. L. Harrison, Mrs F. A. Shurrock, Mrs R. S. Kent, Mrs D. N. Eppstein, Mrs Alan Reed, Mrs J. A. Niblock, and Miss C. Colombus.

A concert in aid of the health stamp campaign will be given tomorrow night at St. James’ Theatre by members of the Orpheus Club. Contributors to the programme of unusual merit will include Misses Lilian Hanham, N. Lowe, L. Robertson, Messrs J. H, Cocks, R. Allison, and J. Tennent.