TIMAKU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22202, 20 September 1937, Page 2

TIMAKU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs &’. Hadlee and Miss Betty Hadlee (Clyde street) are visiting Australia and Tasmania. Mr and Mrs Erling Ziesler (Wanganui). who have been spending a holiday in Timaru. have returned north. Miss Stella Bayley (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Harold Broadhead (Nelson terrace). CANTERBURY WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY The Canterbury West of England Society held an enjoyable evening gathering in the Orange Hall, where there was a good attendance of members and their friends. Mr P. E. L. Broad presided. Items were given by Miss M, Grigor and Miss Connie Hill, and prizes for novelty dances were won by Miss E. Metcalfe and Mr B. OSborne, Mrs Austin and Mr Chappell, and Mrs B. Pike and Mr B. Osborne. Alex Campbell’s Gaiety Orchestra played the music, and Mr TYevor Smith was master of ceremonies. YOUNG PEOPLE’S DANCE An enjovable evening was spent in the Parish Hall, New Brighton, on Saturday, when a young people’s dance was held after the annual football match between the young men of St. Faith’s Anglican and the New Brighton Methodist Churches. The arrangements were carried out by a committee comprising Miss R. Cattermote. i Messrs R. Fitchett, F. Hobbs, C. Seaward. B. Rice, P. Warner, and A. Hobbs. The music was played by Miss Mavis Holden and Mr R. Fitchett was master of ceremonies. The Rev. Kenneth Schollar presented the cup to the winners, the young men of the Methodist Church, and congratulated them on their win. He expressed appreciation of the friendly spirit in which the annual matches were played and the good spirit that exists between the young people of the two churches. The Rev. F. Gardner Brown, in accepting the cup. on behalf of the Methodist young men. thanked Mr Schollar for h'u kindly remarks. Those present included Mesdanws F. |Holden. L. Nute, Misses Eileen Harvey. Dorothy Cant. Marie Nelson, Betty Cant. Nell Rogers. D. Hawes, B. Bach. J. Dixon, N. Christensen. R. Cattermole. J. Napper. D. Cooper. M. Warner. J. Beardsley. P. Seaward, Tessa. Smith, V. Seaward. Edna Thompson. Hazel Nankivell, Joyce Shudder, Sylvia Fisher. Joan Skuddor. Aisne Nelson. Betty Woodmatt. Muriel Douglas Nancy Daniel. M. McPherson. I. Cattermolc, May Bryce. N. Catermole. SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party visited the home of Mr and Mrs J. Scott. Flaxfon, to bid them farewell before they leave the district. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre, the prize winners being Mrs J. Laskey and Mr E. Bailey. Mr F. Mclntosh, on behalf of the residents of Flaxlon. expressed regret at the departure of Mr and Mrs Scott from the (’.strict, and conveyed the good wishes of the party. Mr George Mclntosh presented Mr and Mrs Scott with n copper firescreen and palm bowl. Mr Scott gratefully acknowledged the gifts. These present were Mr and Mrs J. Scott. Mr and Mrs George Mclntosh, Mrs J. Stevenson. Mr and Mrs E. Bai!ov, Mr and Mrs M. O'Connor. Mr and Mrs H. Page, Mrs J. Laskey. Mr and Mrs O. Law, Mr and Mrs A. Timms, Misses H. Mclntosh. E. Giles (Clarkville). Mary Mclntosh, Margaret McIntosh, Ivv Saunders (Halswell), E. Bailey, A. Bailey, R. O’Connor, Messrs P Power, K. Mclntosh. J. Power, B. Power. G. Bailey. J. Stevenson. R. McIntosh. F. Mclntosh. D. Stevenson, and E. Mclntosh. SELWVN FREE KINDERGARTEN Mrs Hamlin presided at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Selwyn Free Kindergarten. It was reported that the school had been visited during the month by Mrs Hewitt, who reported the work was satisfactory. The birthday party was arranged for the end of * September. Mrs Roberts was thanked for two gifts presented for competition. They realised £2 14s 3d for the school funds. SOCIAL AT SPRINGBANK There war- a good attendance at the euchre and dance held In the Springbank School on Saturday evening in aid oi school funds. Exhibition dances were given by Misses Ellen McPherson and Ngairc Calvert (Christchurch). A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs B. Croft and Mr E. Torrence. Prize-win-ners at euchre were Miss Hazel Miles, Mr A. Smith, Miss Iris Miles, and Master Ivan Miles. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Joyce Smith, with extras by Miss Alice Miles and Mr A. Miles. Mr G. B. Williams was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs A. O Loughlin, Mr and Mrs G. B. Williams, Mr and Mrs W. Milne. Mr and Mrs H. Miles, Mcsdatnes McPherson (Christ-, church). B. Croft. Johnstone. Misses Mabel Miles. Joyce Rowney. Alice and Iris Miles. Joyce Smith, Ellen McPherson, Hazel. Nora, and Athole Miles. Ngaire Calvert, Joyce Miles. Alisa and Shirley Williams, Winnie Miles, and Margaret Milne. Messrs James Miles. H. Smellox, A. Marshall, Ivan Miles, R. G. Watson, E. Torrence. Ala i Mile.-, Harold Brears, E. Garterv, Rav Miles. J. D. Criglington. A. Shields. Ashley Miles, C. Clark, J. Stevenson, A. Smith, J. Stanton. A. Allen. W. Campion, A. Quinn, Griffin, and Chambers. RIFLE CLUB BALL The Southbridge Miniature Rifle Club concluded its 1937 season with a ball held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, at which there was a large attendance, including representatives from other clubs A pleasant evening was spent. Dance music was supplied by Mr G. Holland’s orchestra. Miss Marie Nidd playing extras. Messrs L. Hill and A. Lilley were the joint masters of ceremonies. Prizes for a Monte Carlo were won by Miss M. Kaill and Mr N. Mcllraith. In a cards tournament the successful players were Mcsdames W. LUley and Klee and Messrs A. Brown and J. Lillcy. The women supporters of the club helped with the supper arrangements. Before presenting the season’s trophies the president, Mr A. A. Greenwood. thanked the donors and others who had helped the club during the season. The trophy winners were:—A grade aggregate (president’s trophy). F. W. McEvedy; B grade aggregate (Mr J. Moorhead’s), A. Lilley; B grade No. 2 (Mr F B. Gilbert’s), H. Bennett; W. S. Hill Cup. D. Bennett; A grade hotty button (Mr W. M. Nldd’s), F. W. McEvedy; B grade hotty button (Mr W. J. McEvedy’s), W. T. Nidd’; B grade No. 2 (Turner and Le Brun's) H. Bennett; Mr W. Lilley’s, W. T. Nidd; Mr W. G. Hill’s. F. W. McEvedy: Mr F W. McEvedy’s, M. Moorhead; Mr W. J. McEvedy’s. F. W. McEvedy; Mr H. G Hill’s. G. McEvedy; Mr D. Paterson’s. D. Bennett: Mr F. H. Greenwood's. A. Gilbert: Mr D. W. Hayes’s. D. Paterson; Mi A. Anderson’s. H. Bennett; Mr T H. Bennett’s, R. Lilley.

FANCY DRESS DANCE The Cust Public Hall, decorated with streamers, butterflies, flowers, and greenery. formed a fitting background for the children’s fancy dress dance, which was organised by the social committee for school jubilee teachers of Cust and West Evreton schools and other helpers. Miss Coleen Coulter (.Christchurch) danced the Highland Fling, sword dance, and sean triubhals; she was presented with gifts by Nancv Lindsay and Master Binnie Lock. Mrs R. Brunsden played for the children s games. Music for the dancing was supplied bv the Midnight Owls band, Mrs L. Farr. Mr E. Campbell. Mr H. Miles, and Mr V. Henderson. Messrs A. Ryde and C Lindsav were masters of ceremonies. Those present were Rae Eaglesome (Prince of Conway). Shirley Ryde (Japanese). Marjorv Cowens (Turkish Delight). Verna Cowen (Pirate), June Cooper (Pierrette), Roma Cooper (Old Lady). Dezma Wood (Sailor Girl). Coleen Withers (Victorian Lady). Sylvia Coultney (Red Riding Hood), Rosemary Doak (Prince). Coleen Coulter (Highland Lassie), Shirley Scoltock (Japanese). Jean Doak (Gipsy), Audrey Scoltock (Pierrot), Marjorie Doak (Dutch Boy), Alice Doak (Victorian Lady). Maureen Overend (Cherry Ripe), Winsome Sail (Green Lizard), Maureen Allen (Dutch), Maisie Sail (Witch). Jean Wayland (Nestersium), Jean Lindsay (Pierrette). Nessie Farr (Queen), Audrey Jacksou (Robin Hood). Laurie Farr (Spring), Nancy Lindsay (Fairyi. Mary Lindsay ' (Soldier). Alice Wood (80-Peep), Margaret Wood (Pixie). Philip Hide (Brass [Band'. Lewis Struthers (Indian Chief). Joel Woodfield (Elf), Quita Healee (Coilumbine). Avril Healee (Fairy), Peter Rowe (Jack of Dreams). Peggy Briggs (Pierrette), Hilda Jackson (Fairy). Esnre Callermole (Japanese). Rene Graham (Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary), Owen Woodfield (Wild West). Rhoda Hide (Powder and Patches), Avenel Woodfield (Earlv Victorian). Tom Woodfield (Red Indian). Alisler Chambers (Boy Blue), Desmond Hide (Soldier). John Doak (Policeman), Barrie Woodfield (Esquimau), Mervvn Wheeler (Indian Chief i. Jim Rowe (Baker). Bevan Rowe (Sailor 1. Eileen Campbell (Gipsy). Warren Eaglesome (Chinese). Allan Eaglesome (On Parade). Murray Eaglesome (Clown), Raymond Blanco (A 1 Flour) Mervyn Wood (Popeye the Sailor). Zinnie Lock (Grenadier Guard). Osmond Poultney (Robin Hood), Rose Brunsden (Bakerl, Earl Healee (Black Cat). Lance Healee. Chinese Mandarin), Ernest Allen (Dutch Boy). Bcveii Lucas (Button Bov i Resteli Lucas (Soldier), Stewart Waylahd (Man with the Noes). Euan Henderson (Prince). Peter Tallott (Baker). Colin Tallott (Sailor), Leslie Poultnev (Chef) Enla Pachnatz (Princess). Betty Storer (Fairy); Mesdames Wheeler, Prousc James, A. V. Smith, G. Young, C. Alleyns. W. Rowe, A. Forbes, P Howe v Frizzell F. Gilbert. E. Richbrdson J.' Healee. C Judson. T. B. Lock, L. Farr. C- E. Way-land. A. Ryde. G. Overend, C. Tallott. R. Henderson. R Thomason H Jackson, W. Allen, L Hide J s°Hoint G T ha S;s R ■ Lan ?' Eaglesome] • ac ki>on. Anderson (Benpetts, G. B. Nanson, E. Campbell, A Fidler, W. Fmlay. A. Gartery, w. j. Cooocr F. Gartery. Cooper, R. Cattermole PC t’ Struthers, H. Tallott. C. Forbes. W Jackson, I\ el son (Christchurch), Poultnev j Lucas. E. Crysell. H. Sail.' G Wood’ it' Wood, M. Lindsay. C. Wavland a° wJ-' land, Misses M, F. Cooper. Benson. P Lindsiv r u. . M. Howat. McKen ic E La«o i)4nrE ' G. Finlay. D. Bennett. M Fmfav ‘ M. Ri.chardson. J. Wood P r “sf' * r £’ Wood. G. Lindsay, M. TliomDsoniehri-, gmrch,. J. Miles, E. MeLauchlan. anTt' NEW BRIGHTON JOY CLUB A meeting of the New Brighton Tav Club was held at the home of Mrs £ tev - H OT } hj Bri ehton, Mrs Fitzgerald presided. Mrs Martin was anpomted social visitor for the month Members were also entertained v ■ the heme of Mrs H. Green. A comoetition was won by Mrs Ormandv and card prizes by Mrs Fitzgerald’ Miss Diamond and Mrs Fitzgerald