AN EVENING RECEPTION

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22413, 28 May 1938, Page 2

AN EVENING RECEPTION

FAREWELL TO COUNTRY WOMEN PROGRAMME CONCLUDED Since Tuesday a large number of country women, who have been visiting Christchurch for the educational course, arranged by the North Canterbury Provincial Executive of the Women’s , Division of the Farmers’ Union, have been living the lives of city women, and although their days have been busy ones they have sandwiched many little pleasures in between the hours in which they have gleaned knowledge of the city and its institutions. Since the Women’s Division inaugurated the Country Girls’ Week, five years ago, country members have agitated for a similar week for women, and this year their request was granted. The success of the venture should encourage the provincial executive to hold similar gatherings from time to time. The women have received the greatest hospitality since their arrival, and many have become acquainted with each other at the Canterbury Women’s Club, which had generously been open to them during their stay.

It was appropriate therefore that the final gathering of the week should bo an evening reception at the club arranged by the president and members.

Mrs R, J. McLaren, who welcomed the guests, was wearing a brown crepe frock, the full sleeves being of brown and white conventional design. She was presented by the executive with a spray of tangerine abutilons.

The entertaining programme, arranged by Mrs J. W. Palk, included instrumental trio by the Misses Beck (2), and Mr s W. Olds; part songs by the music circle of the club; vocal duets by Mrs Kendall and Miss Vivienne Kendall; songs, Mrs A. E. G. Lyttle; National dances in costume, by Miss Waugh’s pupils, who included Miss Hazel Neil (seann triubhais). Miss Irene Rees (Greek ball dances), Miss Jean Skilling (sailor’s hornpipe), Misses Hazel Neil, Irene Rees, Jean Skilling, and Patsy Harry (Irish reel): songs, Mr L. Barnes, with Mrs F. H. Turner as accompanist. A short play was presented by Miss Pessy Hollander, those taking part being Misses Molly Dailey, Nina Perkins, P. Hollander, Messrs P. L. Mansell, and C. M. Moody. At the conclusion of the programme, Mrs Leonard Coop, president of the North Canterbury Provincial Executive of the Division, thanked club members for their hospitality.

A pleasant surprise morning tea party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs H. Vallance (“Springvale, Methven) in honour of the twentyfirst birthday anniversary of their only daughter Dorothy. The guest of honour received many gifts with the good wishes of her friends. “We are --1 delighted that the founder of the Sunlight League, Miss Cora Wilding, is with us this evening" said Dr. C. Coleridge Farr, who presided at the annual meeting of the Sunlight League held last night. “I know from experience that she is the power that makes the subcommittees go, and I believe she is the power that makes the whole league go,” he added, and his remarks were received with applause. Miss Peggy Holmes left for Australia, where she will spend about six weeks.

At the annual meeting of the Sunlight League, held last night in the Chamber of Commerce hall, the chairman, Dr. C. Coleridge Farr, and Dr. D. E. Currie referred to the loss the Dominion had suffered in the death of Dr. Ada Paterson, a pioneer in the health camp movement. A vote of sympathy with Dr. Paterson’s relatives was passed, and members stood as a mark of respect to her memory.

At the reception held last night at the Canterbury Women’s Club to mark the end of “Countrywomens Week,” Mrs Anne Harper, on behalf of the countr„ women, thanked Mrs Leonard Coop, president of the North Canterbury executive of the Women’s Division cf the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, for the splendid work sh' had done in organising the very successful week’s programme, and presented he. with a handsome handbag. To Mrs Colin Mclntosh, immediate past-president, gratitude was expressed for much valuable help and advice, and in token of appreciation, she was presented with a shoulder spray. Miss Isabel Morrison (Blenheim) and Miss Marion Reese (Christchurch) have returned to London from a tour of Holland and the Rhine. They made an eight-day lour of Holland under the auspices of the British Federation of University Women. On arrival at The Hague they were joined by a member of the Dutch Federation, who acted as a guide. At The Hague and at Amsterdam they were entertained at evening parties by Dr. Doppler and Dr. Asman, and also by Dr. Henrietta Lohr. They had an opportunity of meeting some very interesting professional women, including social workers, doctors, dentists, civil .engineers and chemical engineers. The New Zealand travellers were impressed by the air of prosperity that seems general throughout Holland. At the end of their tour, Miss Morrison and Miss Reese left their party at Leyden and travelled up the Rhine as far as Bingen by train and returned by boat to Cologne. They were at Cologne during May Day celebrations when the scarlet banners and flags bearing the swastika were much in evidence. The travellers will spend June in London.

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