TIMARU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22017, 15 February 1937, Page 3

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs J. H. Mullins (Wales), who was the guest of Mrs J. A. Mullins (Hadlow), is now staying with Mrs Arthur . Turnbull (Christchurch). Mrs E. J. le Cren and Miss Ethel le ,Cren spent the week-end in Timaru. IX *jV Dr - and Mrs w - E - Gibson (Elizastreet) are visiting their daughter, Mrs Douglas Barker (Kaikoura). Mrs W. I. Tait and her children (Beverley road) have returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs W. M. Satterthwaite (Christchurch) are staying with Mrs T. W. Satterthwaite (Elizabeth, street). Miss Elworthy and Miss Nancy Bond ("Pareora Cottage," le Cren's terrace) are making a motor tour of the North Island. Miss A. H. McSkimming, senior toll operator at Timaru, who is shortly to be married, was the recipient of a silver entree dish on behalf of the staff. The presentation was made by the Chief Postmaster (Mr H. Miller), who extended to Miss McSkimming the best wishes of the staff for her future happiness. Other speakers were Mr R, H. Wheeler, senior telegraph supervisor, and Miss Hyams, supervisor of the telephone exchange.

GIFT PARTIES

Miss Joan. Davis was the guest of honour at a "pantry" gift party held at the home of Mr and Mrs Acton Thompson, Kirwee. The time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. The Rev. T. Paterson presented to Miss Davis a number of gifts with the good wishes /of those present. . Dance music was played by Mrs F. Jdhnson, Misses L. ' Thompson, G. Thompson, N. Lawrey, and Mr A. Davis." ■ *■ ! AmongsUJiose present were Miss Joan Davis, Mr and Mrs C. B. Davis, the Rev. and Mis T. Paterson, Mr and Mrs Acton Thompson, Mrs F. Johnson, Misses Lucy Thompson, J. Calder, N. Lawrey, J. McKifii K. Penney, M. Johnson, L. Penney, nR. Lee, N. Thompson, B. Burleigh, "p.. Vaughan, J. Smith, N. Coffey, G. ThoJfPSon, V. Thompson, Messrs A. and ht Davis, R. Gibson, F. Lavender, A. FraPcis, J. Lawrey, A. Thompson, B. CaldeF* A - H. Walker, T. Wilson.l P•iviegowan, and B. Thompson. ■' . "\ liliss Davis was also the honourt6 d guest at a Jjarty given by membeM of the Kirwee 'Latins' Hockey' Clubl at the home of Mrs' J.-McKie.-. The] club president (Mrs F, Johns»n) spoke J of the work done by Miss li».yis as a 1 member and captain of the ta-A'«^.q nc vt also as a Malvern representative player. She asked her to accept a handsome fire screen from, members of the club. Miss Jean McKie presented a bouquet of flowers to the guest of honour. |tems were given by Misses P. Vaughan, M. Johnson, and J. McKie, anil competitions were won by Mrs F.'i Johnson, Misses L. Penney, and P. Vaughan. 'Those present included Miss Joan Davis, Mesdames C. B. Davis, J. Mc•Kie, F. Johnson, D. J. Smith, A. Weir, Misses Nancy Coffey, Rita Gallagher, 7 n ' Joyce Smith, Lilian Penney, Mary £S Johnson, Jean McKie, Nola ThompV >n, Kathleen Penney, and Patricia "• Vaughan. • >.

Misses J. Cusack and E. Fry were hostesses at a "variety" gift party given in the New Brighton Municipal Band Hall, in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Elsie Carter. The time was spent in dancing and games.

Music was played by Miss D. Hull, -with extras by Mrs D. Foster. Mr C. McKentie was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr J.. Cusack and Miss D. Brown.

Those present included Mesdames J. Cusack, ' Carter, Johnson, King, Mitchell, Foster, McKentie, Kennington,' and . Morris, Misses E. Carter, J.: Cusack, E. Fry, P. Dyer, D. Hall, E. Beckley, R. Foster, J. Ford, M. McKentie, N. Watkins, M. Cusack, R. Denny, and D. Brown, Messrs N. Johnson, Carter, Mitchell, Johnson, McKentie, Morris, King, Kennington, B. Johnson, N. Henderson, H. Fraser, J. Cusack, H. Foster, E. Pullan, M. Borland, and D. McKentie.

There was a large attendance at the Aylesbury when a "variety" gift party was given to honour Miss Joan Davis, whose marriage will take place next week. .On behalf of those present the Rev. W. H..S. Hine wished Miss Davis every happiness in the future, and presented her with a number of useful gifts for her' future home.

During the evening competitions ■were won by Miss J. Davis and Mr F. Mugford, Mrs R. Henderson and Mr R. Miigford, and Miss L. Thompson and Mr C. Wilson. Music for dancing was played by Mesdames F. Johnson, G. Begg, and Miss Lucy Thompson. Mr H. W. Walker was master of ceremonies.

A "variety" gift party was given by Mrs. E. Millar at her home in Hills *• road in honour of Miss J. Collier. The guest of honour received many useful gifts for her future home. Competitions were won by Mesdames Terise and Ogier. Musical items were given by Mrs Caygill, Misses J. Collier and M. Wood. Amongst those present were Mesdames E. Millar, G. Williams, Reynolds, Fraser, A. Whitworth, Collier, Rcteson, Terise, Herrick, Caygill, Kings, Ogier, Vallance, Baker, and Evans, Misses J. Collier, L. Green, L. Lucas, S. Reynolds, M. Wood, N. Gibb, F. Caygill, and M. Bellringer.

Miss J. Collier and Mr G. E. Palmer Were guests of honour at a "kitchen" gift party given by Mrs Herrick and Miss Edna Herrick at their home in Springfield road. Games and competitions were enjoyed, and musical items were given by Mr C. Shirley. Amongst those present were Mesdames Shirley, Herrick, Pratt, and Collier, Misses J. Collier, E. Herrick, M. Reynolds, J. Petch, N. Dixon, E.. Dixon M. Tait, M. Bellringer, M. Lucas, H. Rudkin, A. Megson, Messrs G. E. Palmer, H. Lord, J. Baker, B. Doggerty, C. and H. Shirley, I. Johnson, L. Johnson, and A. Pratt.

A "kitchen t, "t" evening was given at the home of Miss Edna Herrick, Springfield road, in honour of Miss Jean Collier, who is to be married this evening to Mr G. E. Palm*.-. Games, musical items and competitions were enjoyed and Miss Collier received many useful gifts for her new home. A buffet supper was served.

Those present were Mesdames F. L, Collier, O. J. Her " . H. Shirlev. A . Pratt, Misses J. Collier, E. Herrick, H. Megson, J. Fetch, M. Tait, N. Dixon, E.. Wilson, H. Rudkin. M. Lucas, A. Megson M. Biggs, M. Reynolds, W. Reid, M. Bellringer, F. Cone, E. Dixon, Messrs G. E. Palmer, T. Shirley, S. Gdode, I. Johnson, B. Doherty, H. Lord, G. Meadowcroft, F. Scott, L. Johnson, C. Shirley, K. Robinson, J. Baker, and A, Pratt.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY On Saturday at the Winton street hall, Mr and Mrs S. E. Clements entertained a number of friends in hon£r of the coming-of-age of their ughter, Marjorie. The time was ifnssed in dancing and items. Songs ! jrere sung by Miss Hilda Hutt and