OBITUARY

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

OBITUARY

MRS MARY WHITE The death of Mrs Mary White, wife of Mr Robert Allen White, occurred recently after a long and painful illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane McGilligan, and sister of Bartholomew, Annie, Maggie, and Kitty McGilligan, of Wilson’s road. Her uncle, the late Mr James Taaffe, was first president of the Hibernian Lodge in Christchurch. Mrs White lived in Christchurch all her life. She was a member of the choir at the Catholic Cathedral for many years, and took a keen interest in all charitable works connected with the Catholic Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Addington, before the burial at the Bromley cemetery.

MRS C. R. WATSON

The death is announced of Mrs C. R. Watson, of Oxford, at the age of 31 years.

Mrs Watson was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Higginson, of Ashley Gorge. She was educated at the Ashley Gorge School and the Oxford High School. Of a particularly bright and energetic disposition, she will be much missed in the district. Her hospitality was unbounded and she was always ready to welcome visitors. Eight years ago she was married to Mr C. R. Watson, and sympathy is felt for him and his three young children, the youngest, a baby three weeks old. Mrs Watson was deeply interested in sport, especially in football, and co-operated with her husband in his football interests in North Canterbury, and footballers found in her an enthusiastic supporter. The funeral was very largely attended, the procession extending for nearly a mile. • The pall-bearers were Messrs J. J. Skurr, Merrill Johnston, K. Doody, and J. M. Pickering, and the service was conducted by the Rev. A. H. Fowles. , . j Amongst the many wreaths received from relatives and friends were those from the staff of the Oxford Hospital, the Oxford Football Club, the manager and staff of the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association (Oxford branch), and the North Canterbury Rugby Sub-Union.

MRS A. S. TIPPING

The death occurred recently of Mrs Amy Sabina Tipping, in her eightythird year. For the last 10 years Mrs Tipping had suffered with heart weakness, and had been confined mostly to her home, where her many friends always received a warm welcome. She was the fourth daughter of the late C J. W. Cookson, C.E., who came to New Zealand in the Sir George Seymour in 1850. In her early years Mrs Tipping lived in different parts of Canterbury, including Ashley Bridge. West Melton, Amberley, Oxford, Leithfield, and at Timaru. In 1874 she married Mr H. McClintock Tipping in the old cob church at Leithfield, which has since been replaced by a more modern building. When they retired, Mr and Mrs Tipping took up residence at “Westhaven,” Upper Riccarton, and lived there for 12 years until Mr Tipping’s death at the age of 82 years. Mrs and Miss Tipping then removed to Shirley and later to 25 Bealey street, where, with Mrs Homersham and her son. they made their home. Mrs Tipping is survived by one sister, Mrs Gillman, “Strathcona, Gloucester street; two daughters, Mrs F. M. Homersham and. Miss Olive A, M. Tipping and one grandson, Brian Homersham. The funeral took place at the Riccarton churchyard, the pall-bearers being Mrs Tipping’s grandson and three nephews.

DANCE AT RAKAIA

The annual Ploughing Match Association's dance, held in the Town Hall, attracted a very large attendance. Visitors were present from Christchurch Seafleld, Winchmore, Leeston, Ashburton, Methven, Timaru, and Pendarves. Mr R. A. Oakley (president) thanked the public for its support and all who helped in making the meeting a success. He presented the prizes won during the day. ine music for the dancing was played by Stewart’s orchestra, and extras by Mr B. Anderson. Messrs A. Pluck and J. Laraman were masters of ceremonies. Those present included Mesdames E. J. Slattery (Leeston), D. Todd (Winchmore), T. C. McLachlan J. McLachlan, R. A. Oakley, J. Stewart, Cecil Doig, James Langley, B. Zeigler A. Graham' Holmes, Keith Esson, F. Richards (Somerton), Cook, J. Gardiner, Liddington, T. Moore, H. Hunt, J. C. Irwin, P. Tully, C. Sargent, Stewart Smith, I. Burt, L. Burt (Mothven), A. Stephens, H. Bishop, A. Burt (Methven), F. Greenaway, Archer, W. Dunstan, F. Gray, F. McAnulty, J. Merren, Skevington, E. J. Hurst, J. Oakley (Mitcham), R. . Burrowes, S. Cross (Pendarves), S. Bishop (Ashburton) and Misses Hilda Shannon, Hetty Johnson (Seafleld), Hazel Hood, Joan Breach. Una McLachlan (Christchurch), M. Haslett, Beverley Copland, Elsie Richards, Hilda Matthews, N. Langley, K. Brick, D. Cattermole, E. Cattermole, Mavis Andrews, Edna Kidd, Gladys Kidd, Madge Hurst, Eileen Johnston, Jean Douglas, E. G. Muckle, K. Hurst, A. Edgington, Dorothy Magson, Alison Magson, Mona Magson, Myra Fairey, Hazel Irwin, Helen Innis (Ashburton). Adf en Irwin, Sylvia Burgess, Mane Tully, Nan McKinnon, M. Currey, A. Keane, Mavis Armstrong, Mary Hendry. Dolly Burt, Jeanie Moodie, Monica Moodie, Sheila McAnulty, Brenda McAnulty, Kathleen McAnulty, Betty Brown O. Wilson. B. Allen, Dons Bentley, Thelma Gardiner, Margaret Morrison, Ivy Shellock, Sydney Breach, Betty Breach, Daphne Smith, Una Shellock, Nan Gardiner. Mona Gardmen Stella Behrns, Jean Turnbull, J. McPhaxi (Ashburton), Eva Doig (Pendarves), J. Brick, G. Storey, Enid Saunders, Stella Dickson, Naomi, Wilkinson, Agnes Currey, Jean Morland, and Daphne Cromie. .

HOCKEY CLUB’S DANCE

Members of the Kirwee Ladies Hockey Club held their annual dance—a very enjoyable gathering—in the Kirwee Hall. The hall was decorated with streamers of the club colours, tangerine and black, and the supper tables with Iceland poppies and ferns. The excellent arrangements had been made by a committee of which Miss Joyce Smith was honorary secretary Music was played by Jacksons band, and extras by Mrs F. Johnson. Miss B Begg and Messrs Boland and Johns. Messrs R. Gibson and B. Calder were masters of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by Miss D. Dunn and partner, and Miss T. Cooper and partner, and a comnetition bv Mr J. D. Henderson. P Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. Johnson, Mr and Mrs D. J. Hendersoii, Mr and Mrs W. L. Stott, Mr and Mrs Black (Greendale), Mr and Mrs Rendel Wilson, Mr and Mrs A. D. Thompson. Mesdames D. J. Smith, B. Ford. D. Penney, Misses Esma Cooper. Mary Hughes, N Bnicve. Jean Calder, D. Dunn, Ngaira Begg, Margaret Anderson, Phoebe Roper. Lilian Pennev. Lucy Thompson, Jean McKie, Kathleen Penney, Betty Begg, Myra Stewart, Trixie Batstone, Rita Gallagher, Imelda McLaughlin, Dorothy Batstone, Rima Begg, Joyce Smith, Greta Spriggs, Kathleen McLaughlin, Una Walker, Audrey Batstone, Margaret Selby. Nancy Lawrey. Edna Westaway. June Fechney, Violet Thompson, Sheila McLaughlin, Mary Johnson. Margaret Walker, Gladys Randle, Alma Whyte. Ena Henderson, Ruth Frizzell, M. Brown.

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FLAG “500” AND DANCE

A flag “500” and dance organised by the committee of the Little River Coronation Library was held in the Triangle Hall, Little River, and as a result £lB was realised to buy new books for the library.

Mr G. Pocock was in charge of the cards, and music was supplied by Mrs L. Radford and Miss Myrtle Webster.

Winners of card competitions were Mr and Mrs E. Ussher and Mr A. Johnson, and a special prize was won by Mrs Cameron. Those present included Mesdames E. J. Keenan, G. Pocock, Ussher, O’Connor, O. Stanbury*, Dutton,-A. Mould, J. Mould, A. Radford, W. Lewthwaite, J. Chapman, Hislop, Cameron, L. Radford, Misses Nancy Barclay, Hilda Savage, M. Resiall, Helen Keenan, Edie Hae, Mavis Chapman, Rona Rae, and Betty Ussher.

DANCE AT WOODEND

The Woodend-Waikuku branch of the Farmers' Union held Its first ball In the Woodend Hall, The 3ZB orchestra provided music for dancing, and Mrs D. Shea flayed the supper extras. Messrs J. Wesley, F. McQuillan, and D. Petrie were masters of ceremonies.

Novelty dances were won by Miss A. Sheppard and Mr D. Kimber, Miss May McDonald and Mr Cedric Tompson, Misses Ada Chinnery and T. McDonald, and Miss Averil Sheppard and Mr H. Vaughan. ~ , .. The guests of honour were Mr ana Mrs J. Keeper, Mr and Mrs A. Stalker, Mr and Mrs F. McQuillan, Mr and Mrs D. Petrie. Mrs J. Hughey. Miss Gregg, Messrs M. Russell and J. Wesley. r Others present included Mesdames W. B. Moody, D. Shea, G. Worsfold, G. Stalker, T. Hubbard, T. Solomon, Briggs (Amberley), C. Bourne, A. Whitlow, A. Quinn. H. Robertshaw, L. Roberts, K. Court, C. Smith, Winlata, R. Gillman. B. Stone, L. Sheppard, G. Goodwin. H. L. Claridge, A. Smith, Page, Smith, M. Duff. G. Mclntosh, F. Mclntosh (Southbrpok), F. Leech, F. Moore, J. Crawford, Dickie, A. H. Johnstone. W. Eder, J. Sincock, F. Chinnery, C. Tavendale, W. Taylor, G. Gimblett, J. Smith, McCracken. F. Cassidy, E. Gillman, E. Todd, Misses R. Liggett, Luisetti, A, Chinnery. E. Goodwin. May McQuillan, Lexie Moody, Mclnnes (Templeton). Lorna Sheppard, C. Watkins, J. Baxter, Bernie Smith, Phyllis Wilson, Betty Luisetti, Jean Osment, K. Mclntosh, Barbara Stalker, M. Egan, H. Mclntosh, N. Etherlngton (Kalapoi), Page (Southbrook), Mavis Feek, Olga Taylor (Christchurch). Vera Thomas (Christchurch), Nola Hall (Christchurch), B. Monish (Amberley). Rona Alleyne. Laura O’Neill. Averil Sheppard, Ena Russell, Mona Stpne, Miles (Ranglora), Olive Cross, Bertha Johnstone, Nola Moody, Gardiner (Christchurch), Billie Addis (Christchurch), Pearl Loudin, Doreen Churchill, Alison Gillman. Rhoda and Lynley Morris, Helen Petrie, Mavis Tulley, J. Smith, Martha Rudd, Naomi Borland, Marjorie Sloane, Marjorie Gregg. Betty Crawford, Josie Mardy, Nan Chinnery, and Ruby Moody. A retired Governor of the Dutch East Indies, Mr A. J. Hamerster, has renounced the world and has entered the Vidyalankara Pirivena at Peliyagoda, Ceylon, with the intention of becoming a Buddhist priest. Mr Hamerster, who is about 50 years of age, received news about three weeks ago of the death of his wife in Holland, where he has now two married daughters. He will receive the necessary training for ordination under the High Priest of the Pirivena, and hopes to be initiated into the, order in three or four months, after which he will continue the life of a hermit in Ceylon.