HUNT CLUB BALL

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22135, 3 July 1937, Page 2

HUNT CLUB BALL

MANY GUESTS AT ASHBURTON

The most popular event in the social year at Ashburton—the annual ball of the Ashburton branch of the Christchurch Hunt Club—was held at the Radiant Hall last evening, when there was a large attendance of members of the Hunt Club and friends, including many visitors from Christchurch and South Canterbury, who are staying at Ashburton for the annual point-to-point steeplechase meeting to-day. The decorative scheme was simple, vet effective. Overhead vari-coloured paper streamers were arranged, with inverted Japanese sunshades containing clusters of balloons. Cabbage tree foliage from Surrey Hills, gorse bloom from Longbeach, and holly were arranged round the hall, and greenery was used effectively as decoration for the front of the orchestra} dais. The corners of the hall and the gallery had been converted into comfortable lounges, and the supper tables were bright with holly berries. Very complete arrangements were made by an energetic committee, comprising Mesdames J. H. Grigg, A. N. Grigg, L. R. Clarke, Misses A. Lemon, T. L. Jackson (honorary secretary). Messrs H. F. McElrea and R. D. Hefford.

Mrs J. H. Grigg, wife of the president wore a frock of black velvet with a chiffon flowered coatee; Mrs A. N. Grigg, wife of the deputy-master, gold and white brocade with gold flowers at the neckline; Mrs Clarke, ink-blue satin with a spray of violets at the neckline, and a violet coatee: Miss Lemon, a black frock with floral tunic; Miss Jackson, a black panne velvet frock relieved with a spray of orange and pink flowers. Fritz Seymour's band provided the music.

Among those present were the Master of the hunt, Mr J. H. Grigg, and Mrs Grieg Mesdames G. I. Miller. W. R. Ryburn, J. Russell Wells, J. B. Nicoll, G. C. Nicoll, Colin Douglas (Waimate), Victor Mulligan, J. W. McKergow, S. M. A. Chaffey, J. McQuilkin, jun., W. R. Jamieson, Shirley Wright, H. A. Ward, Kenneth Moore, A. R. Gordon. A. S. Christie, R. Gluyas, C. F. Parsons, N. Robilliard, Gordon Brown, O. Vial, A. J. Mason, H. G. Kemp, Kenneth Taylor, B. Harrison, Eric Taylor, C. E. Moller, M. Kingsbury, J. Gregory. Reece Smith, A. L. Jones, George Cresswell, T. S. Johnstone, A. A. McDonald, H. Smallbone, J. W. Bruce, Roy Doig. M. Farrell, Misses Jeanetta Johnstone (Waimate), Jenny Lane, Janet Studholme (Waimate), Nan Newton, Jean Newton, Kathleen McQuilkin. P. Sewell. Winnie Bowden, D. Karrison. S. Vincent, Vera Lemon, M. Llovd, Myra Sutherland, Hilda Read, Betty Millichamp. Shirley Raven, Winnie Andrew, Doris Vesty, Mabel Osman, Ruth Barclay, Edith Jary, Jean Jary. Betty Opie, Doreen Lemon, Edna Lemon, Helen Harper, Sheila Lambie, Edna Giller. Marjorie Madden, Lois Petrie, Natalie Gilchrist, Leah Gilchrist, Margaret Jennings, Enid Pilbrow, Winnie Pilbrow, Anne Morrow, Kathleen Anderson, Harel Irwin, Eileen Irwin, Dorothy Maidens, M. McKay. Mary Taylor, Jessie Morrison, Enid Thompson, Joyce Papworth, Irene Stoddart, Mary Reeves, Joan Cuningham, Trixie Farrell, Joan Crawford (Invercargill), Ruth Buchanan. Jean Paterson, Marama Barker, and Doris Wilson.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES

Mr and Mrs A. Robertson (Flockton street, St. Albans) celebrated the com-ing-of-age of their. daughter Maynie, by holding a dance in the Winton Street Hall.

During the evening items were given by Miss A. Brackenbridge, Messrs C. B. Hall, F. Lovatt, G. H. Jackson, G. Shaw, E. James and partner. Entwistle's Melody Dance Band provided the music, assisted by Mr B. Savage. Prize winners were Mr and Mrs I. O. Sheppard, Miss A. Brackenbridge and partner, Miss B. Dingwall and partner, and Miss B. Munro and partner.

Among those present were Mesdames R. Spiers, E. Parrish, J. R. Gay, M. Sheppard. J. Smith, C. B. Hall, I. O. Sheppard, T. McKay, B. Savage, E. Coombes, J. Wakelin, S. Gawler. J. McKenzie, N. Sewell, W. Holland, W. J. Kingsland, J. McGuire, E. Hyde, C. Clements, D. Jackman, Misses M. Henderson, N. Kingsland, B. Kingsland, B. Munro, A. Smith, J. Robertson, J. Deyell, R. Jackman, M. Rogers. A. Brackenbridge, M. Feek, D. Coombes, M. Watson, M. Savage, E. Thompson, J. Grant, N. Wornall, B. Dingwall, J. Parrish, V. Davis, M. Clarkson, L. Wakelin, Messrs T. Johnson, A. Annand, S. Annand, A. Lovatt, J. A. Brown, R. J. Dunlop, G. Wakelin, A. R. Somerville, D. Bunker, N. S. Jackman, C. A. Rattray, E. James, P. W Johns, G. Shaw, C. Beaumont, L. Beattie, A. McDuff, J. A. Carr, J. Parrish, R. Gee, N. Walker, M. Mechin, A. Parrish, B. Coombes, S. Holland, K. Kmsella.

An enjoyable party was given by Mr and Mrs T. E. McKenzie (Jolie street, Akaroa) in the Oddfellows' Hall, Akaroa, in honour of the coming-of-age of their second son, Robert. There was a large attendance of friends, including relatives from Christchurch.

The hall was decorated with green and gold streamers, and yellow narcissi brightened the supper tables. The Mayor of Akaroa (Mr F. R. E. Davis), in proposing the health of the guest of honour, expressed regret at his departure from Akaroa and wished him success in his new position in Wellington. Opportunity was also taken to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs J. C. Tikao (Wainui), who will shortly make their home in Christchurch. They, with Mr J. Drummond, played the enjoyable dance music.

Mr Jack McKenzie was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Ida Phillips and Mr Peter Narbey. A mystery parcel competition was won by Mr R. McKenzie.

Among those present were Mr and Mrs T. E. McKenzie, Messrs R. J. and B. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs L. A. Franklin (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs E. Longden, the Mayor and Mayoress of Akaroa (Mr and Mrs F. R. E. Davis). Mr and Mrs P. G. Riches, Mr and Mrs Milne (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs A. M. Helps, Mr and Mrs W. E. M. Jacobson, Mr and Mrs F. Kingston, Mr and Mrs G. A. E. Le Lievre, Mr and Mrs H. Bell, Mr and Mrs L. D. Hooker (Wainui), Mr and Mrs J. C. Tikao (Wainui), Mr and Mrs C. Petterson, Mr and Mrs W. J. Haley (Gough's Bay), Mr and Mrs J. E. Maxwell (Maxwell), Mr and Mrs D. L. Narbey, Mr and Mrs R. C. Narbey, Mesdames I. Pilkington, H. Bunny, E. G. McNabb, W. Pool, Price (Dannevirke), J. Hammond, Misses Margaret Sutherland, Ethel Shanks, Avis Franklin (Christchurch), Doreen Pool, Lucy Hay ward, Patty and Freda Davis, Joyce Le Lievre, Joyce Rhodes, Aileen Giddens, Sylvia Behrns, Elsie Keegan. Dorothy Leete. I. Mahon, Elizabeth Rudden. Nellie Woodill, Ida Phillips , Ena Woodill, Audrey Haley, Patricia and Natalie Kearney, Jean Stewart (Duvauchelle), Nalda Berghan, Olive Kingston, E. Massey (Dannevirke), Messrs Frank, Jack, and Douglas Helps, R. Bailey (Christchurch), C. Stewart (Duvauchelle), W. Henning, J. Drummond, Colin Pool. R. Powell, I. Petterson, T. Hay ward, L. Cusdin, P. and R. Davis, K. A. Rhodes. Louis and Peter Narbey, A. Smith, R. J. Phillips, A. G. MeNabb, B. Corrigall, E. arid T. Haley, Herbert Wright, Wynn Armstrong, and Robert Woodill.

OLD-TIME DANCE

The popular old-time dance will be held as usual to-night in St. John Ambulance Hall. There will be Monte Carlo and lucky spot dances during the evening. Hughie Evans' band will supply the music.