ANNUAL REUNION

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22046, 20 March 1937, Page 2

ANNUAL REUNION

FOUNDER’S DAY At Woodford House. Havelock North, and in all towns in the Dominion where an association of Woodford House old girls has been founded, a celebration is held in March to do honour to the memory of the founder of the school. This year, to mark the occasion, the Christchurch branch of the Old Girls’ Association held a luncheon party at Beath’s, and this was followed by a tennis tournament played at the home of Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Fendalton. The winners of the tournament were Mrs Gerald Anderson and Mrs F. G. Bristed. Those present were Mesdames William Deans (president), J. F. Cracroit Wilson (vice-president), R. M. Johnson, F. G. Bristed, Gerald Anderson, John Moore, E. H. Sime, Derrick Gould, Misses Joan and Margot Browne, Helen and Nancy Buchanan, Relda Duncan, Rachel Montgomery, Pauline Palmer, Beryl Sainsbury, Margaret Oram, Hilary Barker, Juliet Kain, and Sheila Macdonald. VALEDICTORY TWO GUESTS HONOURED On Wednesday evening in the Prebbleton Parish Hall, a pleasant gathering was held in honour of Mrs G. Walker, who is leaving after a residence of more than 30 years, during which she has been actively interested in church work, and of Miss Doreen Smith, whose marrlage will be celebrated on Friday* and who will make her home at Aylesbury. The time v/as occupied chiefly by dancing. Songs were sung by Mrs T. S. Foster and Miss V. White, a pianqforte solo played by Miss Bessie Hands, and operatic and tap dances given by Miss Fay Downey. The pianists were Miss Menzie Foster, Rev. H B. Jones, and Mr R. Prebble. Mr G. Rutherford played the dance music. The Rev. H. B. Jones, in asking Mrs Walker to accept a gold wristlet watch from the congregation of All Saints, expressed regret at her departure, and assured her of the <»ood wishes of all her friends for her happiness in her new home at Hornby. On behalf of the choir, to which Mrs Walker has given of her best for 10 years past, Mr Jones also presented her with a leather handbag. To Miss Doreen Smith, an earnest church worker and organist for a Ion" time, Mr Jones presented a handsome oak clock and wished her all happiness in her marriage. On behalf of members of the Tennis Club, Mr R. Prebble presented Miss Smith with a brass vase and Miss Doris Walker was presented with a brooch by Mr H. Webb from the scholars and staff of the Sunday School. In addition. Miss D. Smith received many useful gifts ■ for her new home from the company present. The guests were Mrs G. Walker, Miss Dorpen Smith,. Rev. and Mrs H. B. Jones, Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Mr and Mrs Mugford, Mr and Mrs H. Webb, Mr and Mrs F. Carpenter, Mr and Mrs K. Hammond, Mr an Mrs P. Hancox, Mr and Mrs R. Carpenter, Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs T. Prebble, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs W. O. Downey, Mr and Mrs A. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs G. Hastie, Mr Mrs J. Hartnell, Mr and Mrs W. Hartnell, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble. Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs L. Williams, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mesdames S. Greenslade, T. S. Foster, A. Smith, G. Tod, Manson, G. Millar, G. Askm, T. Port, G. Ridden, Guilford. J. Giles, C. Hampton. H. Cherry, G. Simpson, Misses Vonnie Smith, Menzie Foster, Vera White. Lily Giles, Amy Clifford. Patricia Bell, Kathleen, Millicent, and Rhona Tod, Hilda and Edna Carpenter, Cora and Ivy Saunders, Grace Hinton, Bertha Hartnell, Violet Kolkman, Aileen Gallagher. Nancy Gallagher, Nancy James. Messrs G. Mugford, R. Smith, E. Walker, J. Hill, F. Tutton. L. Carpenter, Pethig, R. Prebble, G. Gallagher, D. Barr, P. Smith, and C. Stuart. _______ TENNIS PARTY Mesdames Andrew Todd. D. Macbean Stewart, Leslie Burt, Richard Royds, Vern Wilson, Jack Charman, Misses Mary Talbot, Alison Beadel, Mary Stevenson, Ena Fleetwood, Jura Paterson, Margaret Webb. Noeleen Bishop, Alison Mac Gibbon, Mary Hamilton, and Kathleen Cuddon were guests at a very pleasant tennis party, given yesterday afternoon by Miss Elaine Perry at her home in Norman’s road, in honour of Miss Patricia Stewart whose marriage to Mr R. T. Masefield will take place at Easter. As a memento of the party each guest brought a gift of linen for Miss StewLast evening Mrs J. O. Bigg-Wither, Springfield road, was hostess at another party given 'for Miss Stewart, for whom each guest brought gifts of such indispensable articles as teatowels, oven-cloths, and glass towels. OBITUARY MRS H. H. SMITH The death occurred after a short illness of Mrs H. H. Smith, of Ashley Bank. Mrs Smith, who was only 33 years of age, was the elder daughter of the late Mr Henry Schmidt and Mrs Schmidt, Ashley Bank. She was a member of the Anglican Church, and until recently took an active part in all church and social activities in the district. She was ever ready to help in cases of sickness and her bright and cheerful disposition won her many friends. She is survived by her husband, Mr Herbert Smith, one daughter, her mother, one sister, Mrs H. Reynolds (Harewood), and two brothers, Messrs H. and E. Schmidt. • The funeral took place at the Rangiora Anglican cemetery. The service at the graveside was conducted by Archdeacon A, C. Purchase. The pallbearers were Messrs E. Schmidt (brother), G. and W. Smith, brothers-in-law. and H. Jones. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH New City Hotel: “Mr and Mrs Blakely (Walhau), Miss Burbury, Miss A. Nelson (Havelock North), Mr and Mrs Avery (Melbourne). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs J. A. Elder (Amberley), Mr and Mrs Flrns and Mrs Jackson (Victoria), Mr and Mrs F. M. Reynolds (Masterton), Mrs lan Malcolm and Miss Patricia Malcolm (Pahiatua), Miss Butler (Auckland), Misses E. Slattery and D. Gwynne (Naracootie, South Australia). Mrs Stanley F. White (Greymouth). Mrs Balkie (Glenavy), Miss Willetts (Oamaru). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs C. V. Day ns (Dunedin). Warner’s Hotel; Mrs H. Dampler-Cross-ley (Rotherham), Miss Ormond, Mrs F. Ormond (Napier). The Sunbeam Kindergarten held a bridge and “500” afternoon party, at which the winners were Mrs S. Dettner and Mrs Mason. Those present included Mesdames Goldsmith, W. Turner, Broughton, S. Dettner, N. P. Digby, Gibson, B. Tench, Denmead, Aldridge, P. Rundle, C. W. Oborne, H. J. Cole. Hooker, Austin, Dick, Youston, Mason, Jones, G. McKee, J. McKee, L. E. Smith, and Miss 1 Cook.

TE WAIPOUNAMU

ANNUAL REPORT That the number of pupils at Te : Waipounamu Maori Girls School has - increased from 19 to 23, that subscrip--1 tions and grants have, in the last i year, decreased slightly, but that the ) amount received in fees has increased ' are points emphasised in the annual ; report, which will be presented by the E council of the school at the annual i meeting to-day. ; After an interval of many years, t scholars have again come to the school • from the Chatham Islands. During f the year the council had resolved to I admit no girl who has not attained to Standard I. qualification. Three for- - mer scholars are now teaching in t native schools in the North Island, two - of them having started their work . during last year. Two girls gained c their proficiency certificates during t the year, and a Trentham scholarship , was awarded to a very promising , scholar, Marie Skipper, daughter of a , returned soldier. The installation of t wireless at the school, largely throughthe efforts of Miss Wilson, of Clifton. Sumner, had enabled the scholars to enjoy the radio educational sessions and the children’s hour. The girls had shown keen interest in “Lady Gay’s” pages in “The Press.” Two prizes had been won by the school at the Church Missionary, Society’s excellent display, and prizes were won in the hobbies exhibition. ! The Community of the Sacred t Name, the report continued, had given ’ its accustomed help to the school, and ’ provided a helper for two terms. Miss 1 A. I. Foley had helped in the third 1 terra, and Miss Price, well known for- ; meny at St. Albans, had joined the [ staff for 1937. The retirement of Mr L. E. Haines from the honorary treasurership was . deplored, and he was thanked for his ■ work as treasurer and as secretary. : “The recent increase in the cost of > foods, etc.,” the report says, “presses ’ very hai’dly on the school, and com- ; pels the council to plead for an in- . 'cx-ease, and not a decrease, in the ; annual subscriptions and donations ! from friends of the school. It is re- ; grettable that the Maori Purposes Fund Control Board, while making I very large grants to North Island in- • stitutions, has recently declined to ■ give any help to this school, the only > boarding school for Maori girls in the | South Island.” 1 Thanks are expressed to the honor- . ary medical officer. Dr. E. IT. H. Tay- ; lor; St. Francis Guild, Watorton Ladies’ . Guild, All Peoples’ Union, Toe j H women helpers, Tom H men, . Westport Coal Company, Miss Duffy, ! Mrs Tichbon, the editor of the “Church > News,” the North Canterbury Hospital I Board, and parishes which have given i harvest offerings, Sister Kate, the ' teaching staff, and the domestic staff, [ and Miss Hilda Harding. 5 CHRISTCHURCH HIGH \ SCHOOL I OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION : Mrs George Maginness, president, . presided over the annual meeting, , of the Christchurch High School Old . Girls’ Association, which was attended ■ by a large number of members. The report and balance-sheet were • very satisfactory, and reference was > made to the balance in the jubilee gift > fund, which had been earmarked for : some social amenity for the lunch-room 1 in the building now being erected| The ’ president paid a tribute to the work ' done by the secretary and committee, ’ to whose efforts she attributed the suc- ’ cess of the last year. Miss Joan Gray spoke on the work ; of the cricket club and urged the necessity for more members. Miss Pessy ' Hollander gave a short talk on the work of the drama circle, in which there were still openings, especially for older members. Miss Edith French reported on the tramping club’s activities, and arrangements were suggested for a change of day for the i weekly tramp. The president said that the sixtieth ’ jubilee of the opening of the school ’ would fall on September 13 this year. A discussion ensued on the advisability of postponing jubilee celebrations until | a date in February, 1938, as building operations would then be completed. I It was pointed out that although a hall could be hired for the various functions,' the whole sentiment of the ] jubilee centred round the actual school ‘ buildings. A skeleton dance committee was set | up with power to add to its number. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows:—Presi- | dent, Mrs Edwin Hamilton; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames George Maginness, ! N. Bates, and R. Glen; committee. Mrs ; C. G. M. Boyce, Misses Beryl BiggWither, Evelyn Comyns Thomas, Edith French, and Jewel Hobbs; secretary and treasurer. Miss Ada Fairbairn; hon. auditor, Mrs C. H. Perkins. A vote of thanks to the outgoing president, who had fulfilled her period of office, was proposed by Miss H. Lockwood. Previously a garden party had been held at "Acland,” which had been kindly lent to the association for the . purpose. Despite unfavourable weather . there was a large attendance of memI bers and guests. A feature of the . afternoon was the number of early - members of the school who attended. J TTie president (Mrs George Maginl ness) welcomed the guests and ex- . pressed the appreciation of the com- • mittee to Miss P. M. Clarke and Mrs \ Norton Griffiths for their valuable help, j The afternoon was spent in tennis, T deck tennis, clock golf, and a lexicon . competition, which was won by Miss Muriel Biggs. Afternoon tea was ’ served by Miss Fairbairn and mem- ; bers of the committee. \ AYONSIDE HIGH SCHOOL ! OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION , The seventh annual general meeting • of the Avonside Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association was held in the school assembly hall. Miss J. McKee V presided over a good attendance. n Officers were elected as follows: — y President, Miss K. M. Gresson; vicer presidents, Miss A. J. McKee, Miss M. s Samuel, and Miss D. Chapman; hon- -’ orary secretary, Miss Betty Hart; d assistant secretary, Miss Gebbie; treas--13 urer, Miss Olive Scott; committee, f 1 Misses M. Hay, S. Whitta, I. Provan, J. !■ Dykes, R. Bowlker, and J. Barnes; i social and sports committee, Misses H. r\ Mlard, P. Hall, U. Kingsland, D. Sharpe, F. Stinear, and A. A. Sharpe. i\ ENGAGEMENT NOTICE d J The engagement is announced of ’’ Abigail (Abbie), younger daughter of ‘ Mr and Mrs R. Urquhar, Parnassus, and Murray Edward, only son of Mr and Mrs T, Wilkinson, jun., Parnassus. r The engagement is announced of ■ Nancy Kathleen, youngest daughter of i. Mr and Mrs E. Pollard, Watford street, Papanui, and Ivan Allan William, ►s* Youngest son of Mr r and* Mrs W. G. Chapman. Winter’s road. Papanui. i .