OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22239, 2 November 1937, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS CHARLES NORTH The death has occurred suddenly at Dunedin of Mrs North, wife of Dr. Charles North, and mother of the Rev, L. A. North, of Christchurch. She was a member of the Women’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Church, of which she had been Dominion and provincial president, her knowledge of the work being based on personal experience after many years in Chandpur, Bengal, where Dr. North had built up the medical work of that mission. One of her chief interests of recent years was the League of Mothers, of which she was the first provincial president, as well as being president of the Dunedin branch. During her term of office she visited many places and formed new branches in various country centres. Mrs North was gifted with many rare qualities. Her charm of personality and wide sympathies made her home a centre of love and hospitality, especially to strangers and students, while her keen executive ability and broad vision made her a valued member of the many activities in which she was engaged.

FANCY DRESS PARTY The children’s fancy dress party held annually at Marshland, under the auspices of the Plunket Committee, is eagerly anticipated by the children of the district, At this year’s entertainment there was a very large attendance, and the children spent a happy time. The programme Included tap duos contributed by Billy and Biddy Pahi, a Highland fling by Vonnie Kiesanowski, recitations by Averil Ching and Marion Gibbs, and a community ‘‘sing’’ was enjoyed, Miss D. Blackburn being the pianist. The children also danced several folk dances to music supplied by radio-gramophone. Tire president of the local Plunket Committee welcomed the judges, Mesdames Cecil Wood and M. H. Godby (Christchurch), and presented them with floral sprays from the committee, Mesdames J. Delamain (New Brighton) and J. K. Stackwood (Christchurch), former presidents of the sub-branch, being similarly honoured. Dancing for adults concluded the evening’s programme, the music being supplied by Miss D. Blackburn and Mr R. Marks. Mr J. Wilson was master of ceremonies. The prize winners were Marian Gibbs (Milkmaid), Marie Kiesanowski (Grandma), Beverley Andrews (Snowflakes), Mora Treleaven (Brown’s Belfast Budget). Irene Hutcheson (Scottish), Lorelei Treleaven (Mickey Mouse), Biddy Pahi (Maori), Vonnie Kiesanowski (Bunting’s Brushes), Billy Pahi (Bridesmaid)., Mona Hill (Coster), Jean McFadden (Karitane Nurse), Dulcle Ching (Edmonds’s Jellies), Edna Robertson (Magazine). Phyllis Sanders (£.pex Ice Cream). Best paper dress, Margaret Stewart (Christmas Tree); Joy and Marion Lange (Two Little Girls in Blue). Beatrice Robertson (First-day Pupil of Marshland School), Irene Gibbs (Tomboy), Lester Hill (Mexican), Kevin Kiesanowski (Eat More Fruit), Kevin Poad (Maori), Bruce Stewart (Pirate), Alan Kingston (Cowboy), Roy Stewart (Jockey), Peter Basher (Balloons), Walter Gibbs (Down on the Farm), Lindsay Ching (Pierrot), Robin Basher (Cowboy), Ron Boyd (Bushranger). Basil Kiesanowski (Radio Set), Gordon Bell (Boxer), Charlie Debenham (Lifebuoy Soap), Oscar Erickson Bushell’s Tea), Terence Kiesanowski (Old Man). John Treleaven and Wensley Hibbard (Sandwich Men), June Quaid and Lorna Boyd (Bride and Bridegroom). Additional prizes were awarded to Doreen Marks (Egyptian Dancer), Margaret Stackwood (Drummer), Norma Hill (Peanuts), Margaret Poad (Bedtime), Spencer Hole (Painter), D’Arcy Basher (Dick Whittington). Lan Watson (Golfer), Shirley Robertson (Waiting at the Church), Margaret Treleaven (Flower Girl), Kelvin Treleaven (Page Boy). Others in fancy costume were Eunice Treleaven (Bathing Girl), Nancy Meyer (Flower), Bonnie Crozier (Goldilocks) Russell Erickson (Indian), Norman Crozier (Umbrella), John Debenham (Bag of Sugar), Ray Kirk (Magpie). Yvonne Poad (Hiker), Averil Ching (Red Riding Hood). Mavis Hill and Vera Kirk (Two Little Girls in Blue), Joyce McFadden (Chicken) Joyce Kiesanowski (Bungalow), Maureen and Audrey Hall (Two Little Girls in Blue), Inez Erickson (Drummer). Eric Marks (Tennis), Robin Pengelley (Swag-