TIMARU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22464, 27 July 1938, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES Mrs Derrick Gould, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs J. H. SinclairThomson (Le Cren’s terrace), has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Ower (Christchurch) is staying with Miss Janet Brown (Caroline Flats). _ , Miss June Wright and Miss Barbara Lawrence, who were the guests of Miss Marion Hay (Wai-iti road), have returned to Christchurch. Miss Kathleen Newton (Christchurch), who was the guest of Mrs W. H. Orbell (The Levels), has returned north.

CONVERSAZIONE

GATHERING AT METHVEN The unfavourable weather on Wednesday evening did not deter members and guests of Methvcn Masonic Lodge No. 51 from attending their annual conversazione, held in the Methvcn Town Hall. The hall was decorated with coloured lights and Chinese lanterns, against a background of greenery. Cook’s full orchestra played the music, and Wor. Bro. A. S. Findlay and Bro. F. S. McDonald were masters of ceremonies. The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro.! R. F. Smith, welcomed the guests. Songs were sung by Mrs L. L. Richards and Mrs E. A. Mangin, Mrs A. S. Kennedy being accompanist. The grand march was led by Wor. Bro. R. F. Smith and Mrs Smith.

Among the many guests were Mcsdames R. F. Smith. A. S. Findlay, E. T. Grigg, A. M. Hart, F. G. Mangin, H, L. Mangin, A. Goodwin, A. G. Foreman, (Temuka), A. C. Shaw (Timaru), G. Callaghan, D. S. Wallace, L. Hicks (Mount Somers), A. Watson, J. Watson, R. F. Kingsbury (Wakanui), S. G. Lemon, R. B. Hart, D. McDonald, J. Bruce (Ashburton), J. Crooks, L. L. Richards. W. Cain. T. O. Gray, H. E Richards, S. J. Carleton, W. A. Anderson (Winchmorc), S. H. Anderson. W. Cook. C. V. May. A. Wallis, J. Maugcr. S. M. Jackman. J. W. Thomas, F. D. Geddcs, W. E. Hampton, Geo. Buxton (Staveley). A. J. McKay, O. W. Ambcrgcr, Geo. Harris (Christchurch), W. Ashcroft, D. Petrie. G. 'Olds. G. Currie. R. G. Mauger, T. S. Harrison, D. M. Christie, R. G. M, Dart. G. Foreman (Mount Somers), J. A. Robertson, M. Stewart, J. Wootton, D. Lyttle. L. L. Aitken. R. Fahey, J. McDonald. A. Smith (Springburn), J. R. Dalton. H. Noble (Rakaia), F. Thompson, E. A. Mangin. A. Sutherland. W. Goodwin. Reg. Hobbs (Springburn). L. Douglas (Oxford), M. Lawrence. W. K. Wilson. Jas. Campbell. J. McQuilkcn, .B. R. Chambers, M. Slone, J. F. Stone, J, Temple, A. R. Gourlay. A. . S. Kennedy. L. G. Macfarlane, W. 5. ' Woods. E. Hawkhcad, Misses A, McClea, E. Cleeve (Christchurch). Campbell (2), B. Currie, M. Cook, Ida Bland. N. Holmes. E. Watson. Margaret Hampton. L. Watson, J. Lctham, Norma Gadd, H. Petrie, A, Lilley, G. Gray, Jean Lawson, Grace Macale, Jean Kilworth, Betty Findlay, Shirley Ambcrgcr, Betty Hart, E. Grigg, Dalton (2), Hannah Harrison, Dorothy Harrison, J. Shirlaw (Ashburton), McDonald, Roberta Carleton, Cain, and Smith.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

To celebrate the coming-of-age of Mr Clifford Harris, an enjoyable party was held in the Okain’s Bay Hall. Competitions were won by Miss Audrey Haley and Mr C. Harris, and Miss Haley and A. Cusdin won a lucky-spot waltz. Music for dancing was supplied by Misses N. Bailey. A. Haley, M. Gilbert, Mesdames J. Mason, and R. Hartley, Messrs B, Corrigal, and E. Waghorn. Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. G. Harris, Mr and Mrs A. Ware, Mr and Mrs J. Mason, Mr and Mrs Colin Mason. Mr and Mrs C. Reed, Mr and Mrs W. Corrigal, Mr and Mrs J. Haines, jun., Mr and Mrs Reg. Hartley, Mr and Mrs A. Choate, Mr and Mrs Robinson (Little Akaloa), Mr and Mrs G. Challies, Mesdames R. Mason, J. Skurr. T. Mora, Misses Jean Harris, Nancy Bailey, Vera Harris, Nancy Moore, Audrey Haley, Betty Graham, Mary Moore. Lorna Rix, Isobel Simpson, Merle Gilbert, C. Harris, Messrs C. Harris, A. Cusdin, D. Harris, T. Suckling, G. Moore, N. Mason, G. Harris, E. Haley, R. Harris, T. Haley, W. Leonardo, B. O’Connel, R. Kingston, N. Leonardo, B. Corrigal, J. Boleyn, A. McKay, M, Gilbert, L, Spurr, and G. Craw.

SPRING FASHIONS

A Paris message says that “Suits are the foundation of every wardrobe—and that means blouses,” for blouses are real fashion news. Fortunately Celia has just received a most intriguing collection in plain and printed silks, pastels in heavy French tailored satins and hand-made organdies, as well as some gay, bright, English tailored washing silks. Nor have Suits ever been more attractive—English' tailored Spring Suits, in finest suitings or pastel wool crepes—and lightweight wool crepe summer coats, with which a printed dress makes an ensemble. There are, too, dresses of all types, for Afternoon, Dinner, and Evening, and the interesting and indispensable Cocktail dress—mostly in black and navy. Altogether, the freshness, newness, and colour of spring itself is charmingly expressed in Celia’s collection, an outstanding feature of which are the changes, subtle Cut definite, which make this season’s spring clothes really different and irresistible. Salon Celia, Ltd., Whitcombe and Tombs’ Buildings, Cashel street. —1

ENGAGEMENT NOTICES

The engagement is announced of Kenneth Edwin, elder son of Mr and Mrs Percy Nicholls, Carlton Mill road, Merivale, and Joan (Billie) Cummings, younger daughter of Mrs W. Kirkwood, Otahuhu, Auckland. The engagement is announced of Lorna Muriel, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Charles Thomas (Havflock street, Ashburton), to Francis George, son of Mr Charles Marshall and the late Mrs Marshall, Otatara, Inver-

ANNUAL STAFF DANCE

CHRISTCHURCH CINEMAS, LTD. The annual dance of the staffs of Christchurch Cinemas, Ltd., was the reason for the hasty exodus of many staff members during the interval at the Regent, Majestic, Tivoli, Liberty, and Grand Theatres last evening. The ballroom at the Winter Garden was decorated for the event with colourful posters featuring forthcoming attractions for the benefit of film fans, and the committee had made detailed arrangements for the comfort and entertainment of its guests. This committee, with Mr R. Sutton (Grand Theatre), as honorary secretary and treasurer, included Misses Marion Chcetam (Regent), Jessie Mackay (Majestic), Zcna Piper (Tivoli), DAvery (Liberty), and Pat Shanks (.Grand). Miss Chcetam wore a black ring velvet tunic frock with jade green accessories; Miss Piper, a lavender taffeta frock with overdress of tulle trimmed with three large petunia llowers at the neckline, and Miss Shanks wore a white velvet frock with diamante trimming outlining the ruchcd yoke of the bodice. Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston orchestra. As its honoured guests, the committee had invited Mr H. Waters (general manager), Mr A. R. Shepard, of the J. C. Williamson Picture Corporation, and Messrs W. G. Brass and D. Spence. Among those present were Mesdames David White, Trevor Watson (Sefton), James Hales, B. Cooper, C. Magee, C. J. Mortimer. T. G. Anderson. Matt. Smith, A W. Wells, J. Hern, C. Campbell, J. J. Nee. R. G. Thomson, Sydney Merfleld, William Thom, W. Dempsey, J. Alexander, Campbell Mcllroy, W. Thiele, Herbert Gunner, H. M. Adams, C. Jones, B. Barlow. P. Luun, H. Plumridge, David Bain, P. D. Mason. O. D. Wilkes. Norman Barlow, Norman Batchelor, C. S. Donald, W. E. Stickings. W. G. Deycll, L. Marston, W. Good. A. Bailey, C. E. Carleton. Roycc Casbolt, C. H. Jones, C. Pears, Franklin Casbolt. Misses Shirley Ryland, Gwen Mitchell. Mary Watson. Mary Martin. Janet • Waters. Gertrude Carroll, Betty Browne. Jessie Rodda, Doreen Bugg, Averil McKeown. Ngairc Stewart. Gwen Ryan, Kathleen O'Brien, Mary Wade, Joan Head, Madge Schedel, Joy Craighead, Grace Youngson, Joan Harkess, Betty Dean, Beryl Brown, Patricia Armstrong, Joan Pooley, Marjorie Scy, May Craighead. Joan Collins. Joy Austin, Mollie Woodbury. Muriel Shilstone, Doris Helmling, Rita Peek, B. Galyer, Maud Lynch, Mary Maloney, Mary Smith (Kaikoura), Ina Jones, Pat. Rennie. J. Snell. Ethel Warcham (Kaikoura). Mary Scarvell. Joyce Burt. Isobel Hanrahan. Josephine O’Connor, E. Fowler, Jean Richards, Marjorie Sisson. Grace Shaw, Rene Musson, Edna Smith, Dulcie Gallagher. Joan Mason, Mary Burns, Doris Price. Ida Hlnchey, Jean Hahn. Kathleen Burns, Jessie Mackay, R. Campbell, Lillian Shanks, L. Ritchie, Peggy Patrick, Irene McPhee, Mollie Hobbs, Joan Smith. Irene Wood. Grace Nixon, Marjorie Stephens, Joan Albertson, M. Knowles, Edna Chcetam. Olive Wilhcy. Gwen Anson. Edna Fielding, June Hathaway, J. Heath. Joan Miller. Betty Simpson, Evcrald Wells, Dorothy Hanrahan, A. Ironside, J. Snell. Lily Marshall, Una Light, Tcss Rogers. Anne Leathern, Isla Morion, Eunice Sellers, Kathleen Enright, and R. Nicholls,

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT MAKIKIHI

To celebrate the twenty-first birthday anniversary of their son, Geoffrey, Mr and Mrs R. J. Callister entertained a number of friends in the Makikihi Hall. The time was spent in dancing, music being played by Miss B. Martin, Mr S. White, and Mr G. Callister. Novelty dances were won by Miss Sullivan and Mr D. Grogan, Mr S. White and partner, Mr H. Shea acted as master of ceremonies. A recitation was given by Miss N. Lennon. Mr H. Laird proposed the health of the guest of the evening. Mr Geoffrey Callister suitably replied. .Those present were Mr and Mrs J. Callister, Mr and Mrs H. Caird. Mr and Mrs H. Shea, Mr and Mrs I. Martin, Mr and Mrs J. Simmons, Mr J. Washington, Mrs H. Washington, Mrs I. Park, Mi’s S. Jacobs, Mr and Mrs F. Harris, Mr and Mrs C. Ellis, Mr and Mrs T. Graham. Mr and Mrs R. Murray, Mr and Mrs T. Davie. Mr Lennon, Mr and Mrs A. Wells, Mrs R. Bell, Misses B. Leighton (Dunedin), Noeline Lennon, Terese Ryder, Marjorie Martin, Bertha Martin, Gertie Martin, Pat Gregan, Molly Shea, Nancye Geaney, Gladys Sullivan. Jessie Harper, Sullivan, Jean Laird, Shona Caird, Margaret Allen, Kathleen Allen, Doreen Washington, Nancy Sullivan, Winnie Davie, Daisy Tiffen, Gladys Tiffen, Mavis Hall, Betty Alexander. Gladys Palmer, Jessie Washington, Ruth Callister, Messrs J. Shea, B. White, D. Martin, J. Tgmblyn, M. Meehan, C. Martin, G. Crawford, B. Jack. I. Hall, L. and E. Harris, A. Martin, M. Sullivan, W. Tresise, D. Gregan, T. Malone, B. Tiffen, E, Harper, P. Martin, A. Bumess, J. Geaney, B. Milne, S. Tresise, J. Anderson, L. Tiffen, A. Childs, N. Shea, G. Bumess, C. Tiffen, F. Kingsbury, D. Caird, B. Girdler, J. O’Connel, G. Park, G. Morrison, R. Galbraith, D. Roberts, R Nicholl, J. White, R. Roberts, D. Lynch, J. Slattery, J. Casey, P. Quinn, J. McLaughlin, G. Taylor, and G. Tiffen.

POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The first post-graduate scholarship offered by the New Zealand Federation of University Women has been awarded to Miss Patricia Lusher, M.A., at present on the staff of Queen Margaret College, Wellington. Miss Lusher’s academic record is one of great distinction. In 1930 she left the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School, Auckland, with a junior university scholarship, taking fourth place in New Zealand. At Auckland University College she completed her B.A. degree, and was senior scholar in English for New Zealand. In 1934 she took first-class honours in Latin, being placed first in New Zealand, while in 1935 she took second-class honours in English, her special subject being Icelandic. During 1936 she attended Auckland Training College. While at the university, she look an active part in administrative work, being secretary and then chairwoman of the Literary and Dramatic Club, secretary of the Arts Faculty Society, editor of the college magazine, secretary of the publications committee, and in 1936 wag a member of the District Court of Convocation Executive Committee. She has also been an active member of the Auckland branch of the Federation of University Women, doing valuable work on the membership committee. There were 16 applications for the scholarship.

SOCIAL AT SUMMERHILL

The Summerhill School Committee held a successful evening social in the schoolroom. Winners of the competitions were Mrs F. Parris, Messrs. P. O’Loughlin, and E. Gartery. Novelty dances were won by Miss A. Miles and Mr K. Blake. Music for dancing was played by Messrs R. Elliott, W. Kellick, T. Pester, and extras by Messrs E. McLauchlan and H. Miles. Mr L. Heron was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mesdames J Feather, T. Pester, F. Harding, T. Reid, I*. Barker, F. Parris, G. Washington, T. Chandler, H. Miles. L. Heron, G. Grant, Misses C. Harding, M. Harding, E. McLauchlan, C. Clinton, M. Pester, G. Washington, D. Parris, E. Chandler, G. Lucas, E. Feather, M. Feather, G. Feather, E. Grant, Betty Crampton, M. Miles, J. Miles, A. Miles, R. Barker, S. Wilson, and V. McLauchlan.