CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22111, 5 June 1937, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

The Hon. Mr Justice Northcroft and Mrs Northcroft (Park terrace) intend to leave Christchurch next Saturday for Wellington, where they will spend some weeks.

, Mr Humphrey Guy, organising secretary of the Disabled Sailors and Soldiers’ Mutual Association, London, and Mrs Guy will arrive in Christchurch from Wellington this morning and will stay at Warwick House.

Mr and Mrs J. L. Hazlett (Invercargill), who are visiting Christchurch, will leave to-morrow for Dunedin, where they will attend the races before returning to Invercargill. Mrs Donald Dobson, who has been the guest of honour at many farewell parties during the last few weeks, will leave Christchurch on Wednesday night for her new home in Wellington. Mrs George Weston and family (Park terrace) have returned from a holiday spent at Leithfield.

Mrs Edward Inman, who has been staying at Warwick House, returned to Fairlie yesterday. Mrs Harrop and Mrs Ratford (Melbourne), who have been spending some months in New Zealand, will leave shortly on their return journey.

Miss Gwen Mitchell (Nelson) is spending a holiday at Mount Cook.

Miss E. M. Devereux was appointed last evening by the Christchurch Technical College Board of Governors to a position on the staff of the college.

Miss Jessie Murray (Dunedin), who has been visiting friends in Lyttelton, will return home to-day. Miss Eileen Hyland, of the staff of the mental hospital, Hokitika, is spending a month’s holiday in Ashburton.

Miss Stevenson (Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs T. Stevenson, Cheviot. Mrs D’Arcy Parkes is visiting her mother, Mrs A. H. Harrison, Cheviot. Mr and Mrs H. Walters have left the Cheviot district to live in Christchurch.

Mrs W. C. Fleming and Miss Valmai Fleming are leaving Christchurch for Tauranga, where they will spend a holiday before going to Napier, where they will stay some months and where Miss Fleming will play in the New Zealand golf championship tournament in September.

“Summonses upon a non-infectious complaint” have been issued under the Very Hard Up Persons Act, 1910,” to many persons of “good character, nature, and financial standing” for the law students’ annual dance, to be held in the Winter Garden on Thursday, June 10. This dance, always one of the most enjoyable of the season promises this year to increase the reputation of the law students as hosts. Australian residents in and near Christchurch comprise the large committee which is arranging an Australian dance to be held at the Winter Garden on Friday, June 11, in aid of the Plunket Society’s violet day appeal. The decorations will be distinctive, the supper service will be continuous, and there will be an oyster bar. Mr B. G. Donovan is honorary secretary and Mr G. L. Donaldson is honorary treasurer. Miss Phyllis Wilkinson, formerly a well-known member of the Christchurch Repertory Society, who left Christchurch some months ago for Kenya Colony, East Africa, is to he married in September to Mr George Miller, of Nairobi, Kenya Colony. Cabled advice of her engagement and the date of her wedding was received in Christchurch by her parents this week.

At a meeting of the Belfast Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union Mrs Farrar, president, occupied the chair. The meeting was well attended by members and visitors from the Styx Union. The speaker was Miss Margaret Evans, of Auckland missionary designate for the China Inland Mission. The speaker was presented with a Victorian posy by Mrs Ross. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies.

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DEBUTANTE’S DANCE

MR AND MRS W. H. CLARKTS GUESTS To make her debut at a dance given in her honour in her own home, was the good fortune of Miss Alison Clark, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Clark, who last night was the principal guest at a very pleasant party attended by many guests at her parents beautiful home m Bealey avenue. The large reception rooms, including tne dance room, were bright with chrysanthemums, and the dining-room, where supper was served, was decorated with bowls of mixed flowers. . Mrs Clark wore a handsome trained gown of Coronation blue matalasse studded all over with self-coloured paillettes. Her shoulder spray was of shaded anemones. Her elder daughter Mrs N. G. Norbert-Munns, wore a smart black silk crepe frock, the neckline, high in front and cowled at the back, being embroidered with tiny gold beads. The debutante s frock of white taffeta, . embossed in silver, was made in Empire style, with shirred bodice, trained skirt, and bustle bow at the waistline at the back. A touch of colour was introduced in a posy of pastel flowers at the neckline.

The guests were Dr. and Mrs Richard Anderson. Mr and Mrs John Ramsden Mr and Mrs N. G. Norbert-Munns, Dr ’ and Mrs Douglas Anderson Mr and Mrs Robin Adair, Mesdames L M. Wilson. Edwin Hamilton. Misses June Foster, Pauline Turnbull, Hilda Lewis, Molly Maling, Monica Strack, fahona Kincaid. Helen Wright, Lilian Johns, June Robinson, Kathleen Newton, Joan Williamson. Margaret Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Helen Hamilton. Jean and Lorraine Stevenson. Margaret Sims. Janet Cooke, Patience Reeves, Lorna Mann Alison McKillop. Mary Lmzey. Audrey Gardiner. Jocelyn and Brownie Frooman, Barbara Halo, Claire Wilson. Anno Chapman, Janet Howe, Mary Pearson, Mary Stevenson, Lorna Cull. Pp idv Gorton, and Mary Thomas. Messrs Graham Clark. J. G. D. Ward, John Jennings, David Livingstone. J. Fisher, Roger Mirams, John Collins, Anthony Murray, Michael and Mailland Watson, John and Warwick Hobbs, Alan Johns, Garry Sandston. GeofTrev Flower. Brian Taylor. Lionel Hart, Ken Williams. Peter and John Morgan. George and John Louisson, Bruce Thompson. Murray Loughnan, Tony Gardiner. Guy Joseph. Eric Nanson. Colin Pearson, Harry Wales. Godfrey Jamieson, Austin and David Deans. Lan and Geoffrey Bell. Graham Somerville, Brian Morrow Norman Wylde, Garth Carey, C. A. N. Broad, Leicester Fleetwood.

PARTY AT KAIAPOI Mesdames A. W. I. Miller, A. Gordon. J. Gordon, and J. W. Barnard were joint hostesses at an afternoon party held at the home of Mr A. Gordon (North road, Kaiapoi) in aid of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church funcs. Competitions were won by Mesdames E Hansen, M. Isbister, H. Mclntosh, A. Munn. and M. Greenwood, and items were given by Mesdames W. G. Wvlie, L. G. Billcliff, I. Yellowlees, and J. W. Barnard. Among those present wore Mesdames G W Hercus. W. G. Wylie. E. Forrest. G. McGregor. H. Mclntosh, M. Isbister. L. C. B. Fuldsoth, S, J. Richards W. Gordon. T. Batie, A. S. Palmer, J. Richardson. J. G. Yelowlees. H. C. Watson. M. Greenwood. E. Hansen, A. Munn. J. Taylor. W. Hogg. E. E. Pollard. L. G. Billcliff, J. Borrell. Misses MacCallum. N. Stark, E. Richardson, and Mcßorie. ENGAGEMENT NOTICES The engagement is announced of Phyllis Amy, eldest daughter of Mi and Mrs A. L. Wilkinson, 42 Avonside drive Christchurch, to Mr George Miller, Nairobi, Kenya Colony. The engagement is announced of Harold William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Dailey (Ashburton), and Mamae Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs S. Leaven (Oxford street, Ashburton) and the late Mr J. S. Burton.

Miss Olive Bowman (Christchurch) has returned from a holiday in Melbourne, where she was the guest of Mrs W. Hamilton Price. She has left for Kaikoura, where she has accepted the position of sister at the Kaikoura Public Hospital. Miss F. L. president, presided at a well-attended tea meeting of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, held in a private reception room at Ballantynes last evening. Mrs E. G. Hogg gave a very interesting address on Egypt, outlining the history of the country and describing many places she had visited during her recent stay with her daughter, who lives near Cairo. Mrs Hogg was particularly impressed with a visit to the cotton fields and cotton mills. Mrs Cattell proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Hogg and this was carried by acclamation.

Old-time dancers are reminded that the Tuesday night old-time dance will be resumed on Tuesday next. To make this dance the success it deserves to be, the management has secured the services of Hughie Evans’s band, and everything will be done to make this dance a pleasure for all.

A grand military ball under the' distinguished patronage of Colonel S. C. P. Nicholls, C.8.E., D. 5.0., and Colonel G. J. Smith, 0.8. E., V.D., will be held in St. John Ambulance dance hall on Wednesday next. Dancing will commence at 8 p.m. Hughie Evans’s band will supply the music. Tickets are on sale at Begg’s. Miss Violet Ogden, whose marriage will take place soon, was the guest of honour at a pantry party given by Miss Betty Morrison at her home, Cheviot. The evening was spent in dancing, games, and competitions. Items were given by Mrs Gordon Smart and Mrs B. O’Brien. Those present included Mr and Mrs Morrison, Mr and Mrs C. Ogden, Mr and Mrs G. Smart, Mr and Mrs H. Walters, Mr and Mrs J. Woodham, Mrs E. Marshall, Misses V. Ogden, B. Morrison, S. Flaherty, M. Wilson, I, McKnight, M. Robson, M. Nell, W. Smith, Messrs C. Morrison, J. Flaherty, W. Drew, B. O’Brien, A. Hogan, J. and Chas. Morrison, W. McQueen, D. Morrison, C. Honey-: bone.

A very successful dance arranged by the Canterbury University Pol- 1 lege Revue Committee and held at the Frascati last evening was enjoyed by the many students who attended it. The guests came in fancy dress and several of the ballets from the revue were performed. Mr Fritz Seymour’s orchestra provided music. '

BRIDGE PARTY

FOR SAILORS’ SOCIETY The members of the committee of the Opawa branch of the British Sailors’ Society must enjoy a wide popularity, for the social gatherings they organise in aid of the branch s funds are always attended by guest 3 from all parts of the city and suburbs. Last night, when Dr. and Mrs D. E. Hansen added to their many kindnesses by again placing their home at the committee’s disposal, many guests attended a very successful bridge party arranged by Mrs G. J. Smith (president), Mesdames J. K. Stuait (honorary secretary), D. E. Hansen, F. H. Polhill, G. B. Morgan, A. Hunnibell. and Tulloch. TT „ . Tne players were Mrs H. Baxter, Mrs H. H. Allison, Mrs Hudson, Miss L. Baxter, Mrs C. H. Holmes, Mrs F. Egan Mrs R. A. Ferguson, Miss Mavis Hillary, Miss Daisy Harman, Mrs Y. i. Shand, Mrs J. Holds worth, Mrs D. E. Hansen, Miss V. Youngman Miss L. Youngman, Miss M. Skoglund Miss G. Skoglund, Mrs H. J. Quarrell. Mrs O. C Harley, Miss Edna Bruce Mr E. Limn. Mrs M. Taylor, Mrs Harold Harman, Mrs A. G. Kemp, Miss FynesClinton, Mr and Mrs W. Baton, Mr and Mrs N. McGillivray, Miss J. McGregor, Miss A, McGregor, Miss J M. Aiken, Miss V. Aiken, Mrs Field, Mrs A T. C. Sellars, Miss Ivy Webb, Mrs M' Reeves, Mrs J. R. Crawshaw, Mrs A. W. Morris, Miss S. Mcares, Mrs E. D Joseph, Canon and Mrs G. Nelham Watson. Mr F. H. Polhill Mr Reg. Vincent. Mr and Mrs H. Mr and Mrs T. W. West, Miss N. Reed, Mrs A P King. Miss Mavis Saunders, Miss Melva Wake, Miss M J. Denmston Miss A. M. Lake, Mrs W. F Tait, Miss E Tayler, Mrs J. H. Kane, Mrs A. Hurinibell, Miss Barnett, Miss E. Burnet Mrs Alan Brown, Miss P. LawI re nee. Miss Jean Erwin. Miss A. Wilson, Mrs A. C. Falconer. Mrs J. A. Blyth, Miss E. Bowron. Miss Young, Dr and Mrs E. H. H. Taylor Mr and Mrs E. P. Mills. Miss D. Webb. Miss F. Jennings, Miss 1.. Taverner, Mrs F. H. Polhill.. Donations wore received from Mrs G T Lucas, Mrs J. Hawkins, Mrs Robert Malcolm. Miss J. Musker, Miss H. Fraser. Mrs W. A. C. McDonald. Mrs R. W. Anderson, and Mrs N. Coxhead. GIFT PARTIES A kitchen gift party was given for Miss Colleen Nevelle in honour of her approaching marriage, the hostesses being her two bridesmaids. Misses Margaret Downes and Noelene Schimanski. , , , The party was held at the home of Mrs J. King. Papanui, and the time passed pleasantly with games, singing, and euchre. Tap dances were given by Misses Noelene Schimanski and R. King. Amongst those present were Mr ana Mrs J. King. Mr and Mrs, Jim Schimanski, Mr and Mrs Joe Schimanski, Mr and Mrs D. Borcoski. Mesdames Nevelle and Munro, Misses C. Nevelle, Margaret Downes, Noelene Schimanski, Rita Bryenton, Evelyn Nicholls, May Gilbert. Messrs R. Borcoski, H. Wilson, A. Ashby. H. Toner, A. Dallow, B. Nevelle, R. Nevelle, S. Bryenton, and B. Schimanski. Residents of Orton held a gift parly in honour of Miss Eileen Shaw, whose marriage will shortly take place. The time was spent in dancing. Mr W. Buchan (chairman) spoke on behalf of the residents and expressed good wishes to Miss Shaw. Messrs A. E. Dobson and F. N. Symons also spoke. Mr R. Armstrong, for the Orton Basketball Club, asked Miss W. Snell to make a presentation of a crystal vase to Miss Shaw. Novelty dances were won by Miss E. Shaw and Mr T. Le Lievre, Miss G. Airay and Mr G. Smith. Music was supplied by Mr C. Kelland, and Mr Gillum was master of ceremonies. POST-WEDDING DANCE Mr Thomas Mould gave an enjoyable dance in the Triangle Hall, Little River, recently, in honour of his daughter. Elsie, who was married to Mr W. H. Hartley. The music was played by Mrs L. Radford and Mr A. Mould was master of ceremonies. Those present were Mesdames H. Hartley (Rangiora), W. Mould, A. Mould. I. Shirley. C. Elliot. J. Smith, L. Radford. C. Fergusson. N. Wright, J. Mould, sen.. R. Mould (Wainui), L. Londrlgan (Taumarunui), T. Wyman (Heathcote), H. Reed. G. Humphries, J. Mulligan. C. Booth (Heathcote), A. Duxbury (Robinson’s Bay), W. Mould (Okain’s Bay), J. Topp. J. Archer, H. Mould, and W. Stanbury, Misses Melva Webster, Edie Mould, Jean Barclay. Maud Mould, Myrtle Webster, Betty Bennison, Mavis Chapman. Nancy Barclay. Mavis Haywood (Robinson’s Bay), Molly Milligan. Rhona Rae, Marjorie Fergusson. Edie Rae, Zoe Pidgeon, Elsie Adams, Edna Dutton. Daphne Haywood (Robinson’s Bay), Voyce. Mould Doris Duxbury. Ada Mould, Olive Vanstone. Nellie Mould. Stella Duxbury. Daphne Mould. Rita McQueen. Pearl Vanstene. Veda Mould, Ida Archer. Una Sutherland, Peggy Pidgeon, and Gwen Reed. CARD PARTY A successful bridge and “500” party was held at the Sunbeam Kindergarten, the prize-winners being Mesdames P. J. Jones and A. Jones. The players included Miss H. Gorrie, Mesdames Dettner, Wise, Gamble, Watson, Brourton, C. W. Obom, N. P. Digby, Goldsmith, A. Keen. Tench, P. J. Jones. Dickson, Cole, H. Fountain, I. R. Peek, J. Clissold (Wellington), Hooker, J. McKee, A. Jones, Russell, G. McKee, Mason, Dick, Austin, Butcher, East, Cameron. C. Jones, and L. E. Smith. KING’S BIRTHDAY BALL On Wednesday evening at the Ritz Assembly Hall the Ritz Old Time Assembly will hold a ball in honour of the King’s Birthday. Balloons, snowballs, and streamers will add to the gaiety of the evening. Colin Campbell’s Band will be in attendance and dancing will continue till 1 a.m. The second heat of the Parma waltz will be decided and semi finalists and winners will be taken in a special “shot” by the newsreel cameraman. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs Edwin Lock (Methven), Dr. and Mrs R. F. Aitken, Miss M. Barthorpe (Wellington), Mr and Mrs G. Hawick (Karamea), Mr and Mrs L. A. Bone (Hawera), Mr and Mrs E. Carter (Bluff), and Mr and Mrs J. A. Grant (Oamaru). New City Hotel; Miss E. Davies (Queenstown). Clarendon Hotel: Mesdames Grengate (Palmerston North), R. D. Knight (Palmerston North). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs France Drake (Wellington).

NATIONAL' council of WOMEN \

CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH Miss M. G. Havelaar presided at a well-attended meeting of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women held in Hay’s lounge. Congratulations were tendered to Mrs T. E. Taylor, who has been made an officer of the Order of the British Empire, and to Mrs Colin Mclntosh, Mrs W. F. Kent-Johnston, Mrs B. Blackaby, and Miss Robinson, who received Coronation medals. Mesdames W. Mackay, Corcoran, J. Miller, and Grant were appointed to represent the council at a meeting of the Committe of Inquiry into Maternity Services of New Zealand, and to give evidence on behalf of the council. It was suggested that at the July meeting a debate be held on the meaning of the League of Nations covenant. An interesting letter was received from Miss Mildred Trent, past president, giving a description of her stay, in America. It was decided to hold a social gathering at the close of next month’s meeting, in order to welcome Miss Trent. The treasurer pesented a satisfactory report, and the council’s representatives on the Girls’ Vocational Guidance and Employment Committee and on the Women’s Employment Committee, presented reports. Miss I. M. Jamieson reported regarding the monthly bulletin. Mrs Mackay presented for the consideration of the council a draft report for presentation to the Committee of Inquiry into Maaernity Services of New Zealand. Mrs Mackay and her comffiittce were congratulated on the splendid report, and were authorised to present it as tfte considered opinion of the council. Miss Havelaar gave a report of a meeting of the Home Service Association, at which she was a delegate from the council, and which was called to discuss problems regarding domestic service. Miss Havelaar then read Dr. Doris Gordon’s provisional plan of campaign regarding the problem of abortion in New Zealand. The council decided to write to Mrs Peter Fraser, and invite her to attend a luncheon when she is in Christchurch, with the Committee of Inquiry into Maternity Services in New Zealand, and ask her to bring the other lady members of the committee with her. PARTY IN TIMARU In honour of Miss Margaret Shand. whose wedding will take place on Wednesday,_ Miss Marjorie Marshall gave an enjoyable blue kitchen afternoon party yesterday at her home. The decorations were carried out in cream and bronze chrysanthemums and tangerine poppies. Miss Marshall wore a navy blue frock finished with a turquoise collar, and Miss Shand wore a black tunic frock, black hat, and silver fox fur. Those present were Mrs T. Ruddenklau, Mrs J, K. Brownlee, Mrs J. Hen'shaw, Mrs J. Rogers, Mrs G. InnesJones, Mrs W. Shaw, Misses Margaret Shand, Margaret Kerr, Audrey Holdgate, Janet Miller, Ruth Cleland, Ann Gabites, Constance Grant, Lenore Wood. Norma Davidson, and Joyce Ussher. WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY The Orange Hall was well filled by members and friends at the West of England Society’s social and dance. Mr P. E. L. Broad presided and items were given by Mrs A. Marriott, and Mr J. Smith and the Misses Straw. Mr Broad welcomed Dr. J. P. Whetter patron of the society, and members of the Workers’ Educational Association, who paid an official visit. Mr Schofield, vice-president, replied on behalf of the Workers’ Educational Association. Prizes were won by:—Mrs Yearn and Mrs J. Gowanlock. Monte Carlo; Mr B. le Comte and Mrs C. Scott, lucky spot; Mr O. Gatenby and Mrs F. W. Scarfe, lucky entrance. Alec Campbell’s Gaiety Orchestra supplied the music and. Mr Trevor-Smith was master of ceremonies,