WOMEN’S CLUB

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22245, 9 November 1937, Page 2

WOMEN’S CLUB

LADY GALWAY WELCOMED

ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME AT EVENING RECEPTION

Shortly after her arrival in New Zealand her Excellency Viscountess Galway consented to become patron of the Canterbury Women’s Club, and last night members had the privilege of entertaining her at a reception held in the club rooms. The rooms were artistically decorated with large bowls of arum lilies, irises, red peonies, and Iceland poppies. Lady Galway, who was accompanied by Mrs Arthur Purvis, was received by Dr. Jessie Scott, president of the club, and the three vice-presidents, Mrs H. Holland, Mrs Stephen Parr, and Mrs R. J. McLaren. The beautiful bouquet of red carnations presented to her Excellency toned with the little bolero of scarlet sequins which she wore over her black satin frock.

Dr. Scott, in welcoming Lady Galway, said that two years ago she had been welcomed as a comparative stranger, but since that time she had travelled extensively in New Zealand, and probably knew the Dominion better than many New Zealanders knew it. Members appreciated the honour she had conferred on the club by her visit, and were pleased that she had been able to represent the women of New Zealand, as it were by proxy, at the Coronation ceremony. Dr. Scott alluded to Lady Galway’s return trip from England, and congratulated her on her airmindedness and courage.

Her Excellency in reply thanked members for their welcome. She admired and had become very fond of New Zealand, and had come to realise what a lovely country it was. Her visits to the South Island had always been brief, but she had always enjoyed her stay in Christchurch. She thanked Dr. Scott for alluding to her return trip from England, but added that it had required very little courage, for air travel had been made so comparatively easy and safe. There were very few hardships to be endured by this mode of travel, the greatest being that one had to get up so very early in the mornings. She had enjoyed the trip very much, and no doubt, in a year or two, many others would choose this way of travelling to New Zealand. The evening’s programme included pianoforte solos by Mrs J. C. Culman, violin solos by Miss Thelma: Cusack, accompanied by Miss Bessie Pollard, dances by Miss Peggy Holmes, and a one-act play, “Square Pegs,” presented by Mrs L. G. Pocock and Miss Magdalen Hall.

Supper was served by members of the committee.

Mrs A. F. Mclver (Marlborough) left England for New Zealand by the Rotorua and expects to reach Auckland at the beginning of December. She made a general tour of the British Isles, and spent seven weeks in Ireland. During the first part of her travels Mrs Mclver joined the tour of the New Zealand farmers, and was able to see a good deal of the Continent.

“SHIPWRECK” DANCE

FOR NORTH LINWOOD KINDERGARTEN FUND! 0

The committee of the North Linwood Free Kindergarten held a “shipwreck” dance in the schoolroom, to augment its funds. Miss R. Wilkie judged the fancy dresses, and awarded prizes for the oest "shipwreck” costume to Miss R. Jackson and Mr Cater, and for the best Guy Fawkes costume to Mrs A. Royfee and Mr E. Sorrell. Miss McKeown and Mr R. Smith won a Monte Carlo dance.

Eyre’s band supplied the music, and Mr E. J. Peach was master of ceremonies.

Amongst those present were Mesdames Thornton, H. B. Kay, F. Greenwood, Timms, Gimblett, Papps, Nevell, F. Rainbow, Brown, Goodenough, Eyre, G. Brown, J. Joy, J. Partridge W. Retallick, T. Jackson, J. Taylor, F. Carter, D. McLean, A. Royfee, and F. Keene, Misses Shona McPherson, Norma Sutherland, Trixie Small, Audrey Small, Trixie Jones, Rita Jackson, \verill McKeown, Glady Eade, Rhpna ■Srixton, Sally Coburn, Jean Joy, Mariorie Cochrane, Phyllis Trethewey, Joyce Williams, Marie Harle, Frances Oougall, Edith Collins, Isabel Taylor, G Papps, Lavona Gimblett, Alma Gimblett, L. Beane, Dorothy Partridge, and Janet Russell.

OBITUARY

MRS M. BURGESS

The death occurred recently at the Chris'tchurch Hospital of Mrs Margaret Burgess, wife of Mr Edgar aur gess of Cheviot. She was a daughter If the late Mr and Mrs James Forsyth (Cheviot), and was born in the district 43 years ago. . Mrs Burgess was a keen worker for the Women’s Institvlte and. the ot. John’s Ladies’ Guild. She is survived bv a family of three small children and one brother, Mr James Forsyth, Domett.

MRS T. D. JARMAN

The death occurred recently at her residence, “Heatherlea,’’ Hororata, of Mrs T D. Jarman, wife of Mr T. u. Jarman. Mrs Jarman was 37 years of age. and was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. Belgraye (Kirwee). She is survived by her husbsnd snd two sons* two sistsrs, Riid one brother. The widespread esteem in which Mrs Jarman was held was shown by the large attendance at the funeral, which took place at the Greendale cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev. C. W. I. Maclaverty and the pall-bearers were members of the Officers’ Club —Messrs Hurst, Slater, Bell, and Wickens.

FIVE O’CLOCK PARTY

Miss Winsome Robertson and Mr Maurice Simes. whose marriage will take place next month, were the guests of honour at an enjoyable five o’clock party given by Mrs Charles Hardie, and Mrs Frank Wright, at the latter’s home at .Papanui. The guests included Miss Robertson and Mr Simes, Mr and Mrs A. S. Geddes, Mr and Mrs David Crozier, Mrs H. S. Wilkinson (Lower Hutt), Dr. and Mrs R. W. Bellringer, Mr and Mrs.Stanley Binns. Miss O. Kerr, Mr and Mrs Gordon Branthwaite, Mr and Mrs Maurice Osborne, Mr and Mrs Frank Nicholls. Mr and Mrs B. I. Bassett, Mr and Mrs Clifford Gibbs, Mr and Mrs J. Hollis, Mr and Mrs Richards. Dr. and Mrs David Eppstein, Mr and Mrs Fred White, Miss Thelma lies, Mr and Mrs L. W. McCallum, Mr and Mrs J. Mortlock. Dr. and Mrs Hartnell, Mr and Mrs Ross, Dr. and Mrs Stewart Hunter, Mr and Mrs Jack Hoy, Mr and Mrs Jack Fisher, and Mr Simpson.

PARTY AT SOUTHBRIDGE

An enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs G. M. Gordon (Southbridge), when a party was held in honour of their niece, Mrs Kelvin Taylor, who was married recently. Dancing, games, competitions, and musical items were enjoyed. The prize-winners were Misses C. Carter and L. White (Christchurch), Messrs W. Hall, L. M. White (Christchurch), E. Whisker, and R. Pilkington.

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