CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22104, 28 May 1937, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs Hugh McGill (Auckland) will arrive in Christchurch on Tuesday morning to visit Mrs E. H. Northcroft, Park terrace. Mrs Arthur Grigg and her children (Surrey Hills) will be the guests of Mrs James Deans, Homebush, for the pony gymkhana and children's hunt to be held in the Darfield district this week and early next week. Mrs Lewis Griffiths (Peterborough street), who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Frank Fulton, Napier, and has since been visiting friends in Marlborough, will return home to-day. Mrs Alan Nicholls ("Harlau," Papanui) and Mrs Ronald Fisher (Chapter street) are spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Derrick Gould and her children (Fendalton), Misses Margaret Young (Cashmere) and Patricia Menzies, and Mr David Livingstone (Riccarton) will be members of Mrs George Hutton's house party at "Bangor," for the week-end. Mr and Mrs David Morgan (Meerut, India) left yesterday to visit Mr and Mrs Forbes O'Rorke, Hororata. Visitors to the country for the pony gymkhana at "Bangor" will include Mrs Endell Wanklyn and children, who will be the guests of Mrs Douglas Deans, Rowallan, and Mr and Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson and children (Cashmere House), who will be the guests of Mr and Mrs R. M. D. Johnson, Mount Torlesse. Mrs A. V. Oliver (Greymouth), who has been paying a round of visits in the North Island, returned home yesterday. Miss Reay Trolove ("The Shades," Marlborough) will leave early next month for England, where she will be bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Dorothy Roberts, of Dunedin. Mrs Brooker (Medbury) is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Roscoe, 69 Paparoa street, Papanui. Mrs Peter Fraser (Wellington), who has been the guest of Mrs Thomas O'Byrne (Invercargill), left yesterday for the north. Mrs Emrys"Thomas (Invercargill) left yesterday for Auckland, en route to the United States. Mrs Thomas formerly lived in Christchurch. Mrs T. D. Spencer, formerly of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. le H. Hoyles, Invercargill. She will leave next month for Sydney. Intimation has been received that the King has been pleased to sanction the appointment of Mrs G. Barclay, of Dunedin, as an officer (sister) of the Venerable Order of St. John. Mrs Barclay has given valuable assistance to the St, John Ambulance Brigade in New Zealand, of which her husband is the chief commissioner. Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Cox, of London, will leave next month to take up their residence in Vienna. Mr Cox is the son of Mr and Mrs Sandford Cox, of Dunedin, and has been doing journalistic work in London. He will act as correspondent for the "Daily Express" while in Vienna, and cover the Central Europe territory. Mrs. J. Herbert, with her two children, will leave England on June 8 for Adelaide to visit her mother, Mrs • Arthur Ledger, formerly of Knowles street, Christchurch. Mrs Herbert will leave her small daughter and son with Mrs Ledger and will continue her journey to Hong Kong to join her husband, Paymaster-Commander Herbert, R.N., who has been promoted to the submarine depot ship Medway, stationed at Hong Kong. Several enjoyable dinner parties preceded the annual ball of the Rangiora Golf Club last evening. About 60 guejks were entertained by Miss. J. GlaKtw and Mrs H. K. KippenbergßPat the Junction Hotel, Rangiora, ana more than 30 guests had dinner at the club's pavilion, where Mrs S. P. Godfrey was hostess, and Dr. and Mrs L. M. King entertained at a smaller party at their home in Rangiora. The monthly meeting of the Papanui Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of Mrs Kruse, where Mrs Graham presided. Devotions were led by Mrs Carr. It was decided to join with the Styx branch in peace celebrations to be held, early in June. Reports on visits to the Mental Hospital and on a collection for the King George V Memorial were received. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Kruse for the use of her room. At the pony gymkhana at "Bangor" to-morrow, members of the Anglican church will provide hot pies and tea from 1 p.m., and afternoon, tea at a minimum price. —1 The London correspondent of "The Press" wrote on May 8: Miss Florence Adams (Timaru) has booked her return passage from England by th«* Nestor, leaving Liverpool on July 31. She will remain In London until after the Naval review, which she will attend on the New Zealand cruiser, Leander. Towards the end of May, Miss Adams will motor through to Scotland to visit friends in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. During June she will be in London when she will attend, among other functions, the Aldershot Tattoo and the Royal garden party. After that the Continent will be visited, particularly Germany. In July, Miss Adams will attend the Nurses' Congress in London. 44 KNITTEPS FOR INFANTS. The latest giant issue of the Specialty Knitting Book contains 44 lovely cosy garments, illustrated with full knitting instructions. Complete layette of 10 garments, jumpers, shawls, suits, pram and cot covers. Send lOd in stamps for Specialty Knitting Book No. 45, to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —2 VIBITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH New City Hotel: Mra V. K. Thompson (Punedln) and Miss L. Luke (Wellington). Hotel Federal: Mrs Frank Smith, Misses Helen and Barbara Smith, Mrs Shaw (Albury). Mrs E. Heaphy (Greymouth), Mr 9nd Mrg I. J. Scully (Christchurch). Warner's Hotel: Mrs Parker (Hanmer Springs), Mr and Mrs G. Bowker Clarendon Hotel: Mrs H. K. Popplewell. Mr and Mrs R. Moen (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. Munro (Palmerston).

CATHEDRAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

OLD BOYS' ANNUAL DANCE The annual dance of the Cathedral Grammar School Old Boys' Association is always anticipated with pleasi ure by old boys o'f the school and their ' friends. This dance, held last night in the school hall, was attended by many young people, who enjoyed an I entertaining programme arranged by the following members of the association:—Dr. J. RestellThomas (president), Messrs H. Macintosh (vice-president), H S. Hobbs, C. C. Maddren, B. I. Basse'tt, D. I. Wakely, S. G. Gardner, C. de Thier (honorary secretary), and R. H. Clifford (honorary treasurer). The hall was gaily decorated with streamers for the occasion, and music was supplied by Mr Frank Hitchens's Amongst those present were Mesdames C. Maddren. Brian Bassett, Misses Valerie Peppier, Nancy Stonyer, Joan Whelan, Berys Wilson, Gertrude King, Molly Dickson, Beatrice Steele, Marion Smail, Dulcie Harris, Nancye Hopping, Helen Bruce, Eileen Johnson, Nola Martin, Dorothy Pairman, Jean Bailey, Jeanette Thomas, Heather McMillan, Joan Chamberlain, Elinor Pitt, Joy Harding, Marie Cannon, Dorothy Wilkins, Joyce Burt, Mabel Osman, Nina Davison, Gwen Whiteley, Elsie Rounthwaite, Catherine Bowles, Dorothy Withell, Dorothy King, Jean Edginton, Jean Maddren, Sally Wynn-Williams, Mavis G. Smith, Margaret Feron, A. McNish. Dallas Summers, Mollie Instone, Valmai Sundgtrum, Gene Collins, Pamela Shackleton, Joyce Collins, Wray Corsbie, Josephine Chester, Ngarita McDougall, Leita Browning. Marguerite Young, Betty Wales. Reta Collins, Beatrice Hayes, Joan Opie, Una Collins, Ngaire Rippon, Dorothy Dickie, and Annette Verrall.

LONDONDERRY HOUSE

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, May 5. A large number of New Zealanders accepted invitations for the reception which was held last night by the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, at their well-known home in Park lane. Londonderry House is one of the few remaining of the great houses which have been famous for a century of generous hospitality. It is a house which contains many valuable pictures, including a Hoppner Cpainted in 1796 of Mrs Michael Angelo Taylor, a remarkable woman of her day). Those present included many of the principal members of the diplomatic corps and their ladies, a great many distinguished Indian visitors, the Prime Minister and Mrs r ßaldwin, Viscountess Galway, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Hon. W. Nosh. Mrs Nash, the High Commissioner for New Zealand and Mrs Jordan, Mr and Mrs W. H. Edgar, Mr and Mrs E. C. Huie, Lady Hiley, Sir Alexander and Lady Herdman, Mr and Mrs J. A. Hanan, Sir Thomas and Lady Augusta Inskip, Mrs Knox Gilmer, Sir Clutha Mackenzie, the Duchess of Northumberland and Lady Elizabeth Percy, Lord and Lady Plunket, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Mr Hugh Tripp, Mr David Tripp, Mr J. Ross McLean, and Mr and Mrs J. E. Tattersfleld.

PAN-PACIFIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND DELEGATES To the fourth Pan-Pacific Women's Conference to be held in Vancouver from July 12 to July 24, Australia is sending a delegation of from 10 to 12 representative women as full voting delegates, as well as three associate delegates. , , From New Zealand the delegation will include Miss J. Taylor, representing the women teachers of New Zealand; Mrs Hugh Kasper, of Auckland, representing the Women's Christian Temperance Union of New Zealand; Mrs Kenneth Gordon, of Auckland, representing the Federated Women's Clubs of New Zealand; Miss Elsie Andrews, of New Plymouth, a delegate to two former conferences, who will probably act as leader of the delegation, and Miss Hawkens, of Hamilton. It is hoped that Miss Barrer, of Mastertori, who has been studying youth peace movements and organisations in Europe and England, will be able to attend the conference on her return journey as representative of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, and possibly Mrs J. A. Bennett, of Wellington, a former delegate. Dr. Mildred E. Shaley, of Hawaii, formerly of New Zealand, and Mrs Marie Keesing, of Auckland, a research worker for the Institute of Pacific Relations, Honolulu, have been invited to join the New Zealand delegation for the conference. DINNER PARTY Before the Rangiora Golf Club's ball many members of the club held a dinner party at the Sefton Hotel. The tables were decorated in the club colours, green and gold. Among those present were Misses Ailsa March, Flora Conway, Nan Macdonald, Catherine Macdonald, Nina Macdonald. Jean Macdonald, Alice Hewlett, Billie Henderson, Doreen Cook, Joan Palairet, Messrs Alex. Macdonald, Hector Macdonald, Brian Little, Bryan Kenneth Manchester, John March, Godfrey d'Auvergne, Dawson Stewart, Kenneth Henshaw. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY To celebrate the coming-of-age oi their daughter, Iris, Mr and Mrs Hore entertained a number of their friends at high tea at their home a£ "Pontine," Hororata. The birthday cake, with its 21 candles, held pride of place on the tea table. Those present were Miss I Hore, Miss E. Chapman, Mr and Mrs H. Wright (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs R. Wright (Christchurch), Miss J. Wright (Christchurch), Mr V. Boatwood (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs R. D. Gray, Miss D. Adams, Mr and Mrs J. Crump, Mr and Mrs P. Collison, Miss Clarice Collison, Mr and Mrs T. Gough (Greendale), Mrs E. A.Gray, Miss Aylene Wright (Christchurch), Mr F. Gough and Mr E. Gray, Misses J. Hore, J. McKenzie, Freda Locker, N. Foster, EL Gray, F. Gray, N. McKen?ie, Beatrice Crump, Masters Noel and Ronald Crump. Somewhere there is someone who has something you need or needs something you have. Read and use "The Press 1 ' Classified Want Advertisements—l2 words Is, 3 insertions 2s 6d. —fi

THE SECOND COURT NEW ZEALANDERS PRESENTED (FBOM OPB OWM CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, May 8. At the second Royal Court of the season held by the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace, a number of New Zealanders were presented. His Majesty wore the full-dress uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards. The Queen's ivory-tinted gown was embroidered in silver, and her Court train of silver lame was embroidered in diamante and silver seIn the Royal circle were the Duchess of Kent, Marchioness of Carisbrooke, and Lady Iris Mountbatten. The Duchess of Kent wore a gown of supple lame crepe in pale pink and silver, made with a corsage finished at either side in a point, from which the shoulder straps were continued, and a skirt on long, slim lines, ending in a short train. The court train of lame crepe, which fell from the shoulders, had a deep centre pleat. Those whose husbands are in the Cabinet included Mrs Neville Chamberlain, Lady Beatrice Ormsby-Gore, and Lady Augusta Inskip. Lady Augusta s gown of cyclamen-pink was embroidered in dull gold and made with a cowl neckline. The Court train of amethyst and gold brocade was caught with a spray of shaded mauve peonies. A fan of ostrich feathers in the two shades was carried. Mrs W. J. Jordan, in the Diplomatic circle, wore a most becoming dress of warm jade-green and silver cloque, finished with jade and diamante clips. Her train was of green and silver lame, finished with sprays of silver flowers. She carried a fan of shaded green ostrich feathers. The presentation was made by Lady Beatrice Ormsby-Gore. The High Commissioner for New Zealand was summoned to attend. Mrs Walter Nash, presented by Lady Beatrice Ormsby-Gore. chose delicate gold and peach-pink brocade. The train, made with cowl drapings from both shoulders, was of the palest peach velvet and brocade, finished with sprigs of gold tissue flowers. She carried a fan of creamy-peach feathers. Mr Nash accompanied his wife. Viscountess Bledisloe wore a gown of ivory lace embroidered with silver bugles and diamante and mounted over cire satin. A train of lace to match was encrusted with silver bugles and diamante. . Lady Margaret Shaw was in gold and white lame, the Empire bodice forming a draped belt at the waist fastened with a diamond buckle at the back. A train of the same gold lame was lined with gold tinsel. Her daughter, Miss Thalia Shaw, wore a picture dress of shirred flounces of silver lace over pale pink. A pointed train of silver lace Fined with pale pink ended in shirred flounces to match the dress. Mrs J. A. Hanan's dress of pale gold lame was made on long, straight lines with draped cross-over bodice and short draped sleeves. The train of the same material was lined with pale pink tea-rose satin. Pearl and diamond ornaments were worn, and a shower bouquet of pink carnations and roses was carried. Mr Hanan accompanied his wife. Mrs C. A. Wilkinson selected gold and cream woven lame for her dress, whose train to correspond was cleverly appljqued with gold lame. She carried an ostrich fan of a beautiful ombre turquoise colouring. Mr Wilkinson, M.P., accompanied his wife. Mrs George Gould (Christchurch) looked handsome in a classicallydraped gown of moonlight-blue and silver brocade, and train of brocade lined with- silver tissue. She carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations, and her ornaments were a diamond headdress and pearls. Mrs Alexander D. Houston (Christchurch) wore a soft olive-green lace frock. The lace coatee of tailored design was lined with yellow crepe de chine. The Court train of lace to match was gauged to the, shoulder and fell to the ground to regulation Court length. GOLF BALL AT RANGIORA With arrangements in the hands of a capable committee, the success of the annual ball of the Rangiora Golf Club held in the Rangiora Parish Hall last night, was assured. The function is always a popular one, and this year was no exception, a large number ot members, friends, and visitors from Christchurch attending. Members of the committee responsible were Misses J. Glasgow, N. Morrish, N. Macdonald, and D. Bruere, Messrs G. M. Morgan, E. O. Heney, M. E. Leech, A. C. Fraser, R. J. Hegan, and L. J. Stanaway (secretary) . Coronation colours were introduced in the decoration of the hall, streamers of red, white, and blue, with a background of greenery making an effective scheme. A buffet supper was served in an adjoining room, where posy bowls and coloured candles in brass sticks decorated the tables. Chrysanthemums were arranged in the lounge. Music was provided by Fritz Seymour's Band (Christchurch). Miss Glasgow wore a frock of black taffeta, spotted in white; Miss Morrish. black satin, trimmed with silver; Miss Macdonald, brown floral georgette; Miss Bruere, green taffeta. Others present included Mr and Mrs H. K. Kippenberger, Mr and Mrs E. D. R. Smith, Dr. and Mrs L. M. King, Dr. and Mrs W. E. Minty, Mr and Mrs G. M. Morgan, Mr and Mrs W. C. Prosser, Mr and Mrs F. G. Tolmie, Mr and Mrs P. G. Ellis, Mr and Mrs R. W. Ellis. Mr and Mrs D. Appleby. Mr and Mrs C. L. Meredith-Kaye, Mr and Mrs R. G. Grant, Mr and Mrs J. Hughey, Mr and Mrs C. E. Iversen, Mr and Mrs E. J. Corcoran, Mr and Mrs R. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs R. C. Stewart, Captain and Mrs S. M. Satterthwaite, Mr and Mrs S. P. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs R. A. Triggs, Mr and Mrs C. L. Bacon, Major and Mrs F. E. Dornwell, Mr and Mrs R. Beck, Mr and Mrs R. A. Morgan. Dr. and Mrs G. B. Dance. Mr and Mrs A. Buckingham, Mr and Mrs E. Diehl, Mr and Mrs Fleet Burry, Mr and Mrs S. F. Innes Jones, Mr and Mrs A. C Parsons, Mr and Mrs A. S. Nash, Mr and Mrs A. F. Drought, Mr and Mrs G. Aitken, Mesdames A. Botteral, G. E. H. Davis, J. "McClurg, Misses J. Macdonald, R. Macdonald, C. Macdonald, J. Palairet, A. March, F. Conway (Feilding), B. Henderson, A. Hewlett, D. Cooke, B. Beadel, N. Prestney, J. Cook, C. Ambrose, R. Trent, T. Trent, J. Bell, W. Hills, A. Peachey, K. Dixon, O. Spencer-Bower, M: Trollope, B. Kennedy, M. Mulholland (Sydney), J. Devlin, A. Kirwan, J. Forward, G. Martyn, G. Gordon, R. Clark, P. Agar, A. Prestney, N. Lynskey, P. Lynskey, M. Hutchison, E. Gulliver, N. Stevenson. ' ENGAGEMENT NOTICE The engagement is announced of Phyllis Adeline, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Smither (Dunedin), and Leo Patrick, elder son of Mrs and the late Mr J. J. Coffey, Railway Hotel, Greymouth..