TIMARU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22467, 30 July 1938, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station) left yesterday on a short visit to her daughter, Mrs Derrick Gould (Christchurch) . Mrs James Grant (Gray’s Hills) has returned home after visiting Mrs A. Grant (“Aigantighe,” Wai-iti road). Mrs W. G. Tweedy (Nile street) is visiting Kurow to act as judge at the annual Drama League festival there. She is the guest bf Mrs John McCaw (Hakataramea). Mrs Sumpter and Miss Hilary Sumpter (Kurow) are visiting Mrs F. Newton (Maltby avenue).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

GENEROUS RESPONSE TO APPEAL On Tuesday of this week, the lady editor of “The Press” appealed to readers for four overcoats for men recently discharged from the Cashmere Sanatorium. She did so with confidence, as the public has never failed her when she has asked for help for the poor, but even with the grateful memory of past generosity from her readers, she was hardly prepared for the magnificent response which she has received and for which she is deeply grateful. The appeal was made at the request of those who, daily, give professional attention to persons threatened with tuberculosis, those suffering from the disease, ana those recovering from it. Very many of these patients have been ill for a long time. Through no fault of their own, many of them are very poor and cannot afford to buy warm clothing. Four were in dire need of winter coats; on their behalf the appeal was primarily made, but the Sister-in-charge said that although these four cases were the most urgent, the need of many more was almost as great. Sick men, and those condemned to inactivity through illhess or weakness, have found this cold, wet winter very severe and very depressing. But already many are enjoying the warmth of the gifts given by readers of “The Press”; others Will receive parcels within the next few days, and a few coats will be kept in reserve to meet cases of emergency in the future. The lady editor asks her kind friends to accept her assurance that all the garments she has received will be given to those who greatly need them, and who will appreciate them. Two promised parcels have not yet been collected as the donors were not at home when the lady editor called yesterday They will be collected as soon as possible. Sincere thanks are expressed to the following whose gifts included overcoats, suits, cardigans, socks, shirts, and pyjamas:—A friend in Haldon street, Mrs Macpherson (Aimer street), Mr Nolan (Byron street), Canon W. S. Bean, Mrs Malfcolm Gray, Mrs C. B. Russell, Mr J. W. McGregor (Peel street). Dr. and Mrs H. G. Denham, A Friend (Hawthorne road), Mrs Herriot (Wairarapa road). Anonymous (Beverley street), Mr and Mrs J. J. Hastio (Stafford street), Mr and Mrs T. J. Williams (Peverel street), A Friend (64 Gloucester street), A.L.S., Messrs Cassidy, Atnodeo, and Jacobson, Mr Lechner (Woodville street), Mr Harold Goggin, Mrs Yager (Edgeware road), Mr Sutcliffe (Strickland street), Mr Pierce, “Scotty," Mrs E. Flatman (Aberdeen street), Mrs P. Delargey, Anonymous (2), Mrs Phillips, A Friend in Mansfield avenue, Mr Rutland (care of Andersons, Ltd.). Mr L. O. Oakley (Rakaia), Mr Ross Wood, Mrs Bright (Wainui). A parcel of children’s clothing and a donation of 10s were also received by Mr W. J. Walker, honorary secretary of the Sanatorium Service Society, who was associated with the lady editor in the appeal, and he and the medical and nursing staff of the tuberculosis dispensary most sincerely thank all those who have helped them to help the needy and the sick.

TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

STAFF’S ANNUAL DANCE

A capable Committee had organised the annual ball of the staff of the Government Transport Department, held last evening in the Mayfair Lounge, and guests spent an enjoyable time in very pleasant surroundings dancing to the music of Jack Maybury’s orchestra. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs McQueen, Mr and Mrs G. R. Hunter and Miss Hunter, Mesdames M. Wilson, E. Wilson, M. Dini, S. E. Clements, W, Taylor, W. J. Cotton, G. McWhinnie, Cecil Kingsford, Bernard Walker. Arthur .Grimes, R. L, Grimwood, J. Joyce. W. G, Bent, J. Connor, G. Goodenough, G. Forster, David Rennie, David L. Mitchell, W. I. Hanna, R. C. McArthur, W, J. Randle, K. Adamson, J. Satterthwaite, Misses S. Hunter, T. Kidd, N. Clark, D. Ramsay, M. Wedercll. Merle Forward, Phyllis Cocks, M. Lanyon, Joan Thomas, Wileen Leathwlck, Colleen Kerridge, B, Satterthwaite, and Doris Horsley.

TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL BRANCH The monthly afternoon social of the Christchurch Central Townswomen’s Guild was held in the guild’s rooms in Stewart Dawson’s buildings. Mrs J. M. Fraser (president) welcomed all new members. A short community sing was held, and later afternoon tea was served. A demonstration of the making of flowers from wood pulp fibre was much appreciated. • It was reported that during the month a visit had been paid to Edmonds’ baking powder factory. A large increase in the attendance proved the growing popularity of this "exploring”’circle. Mrs Seymour, convener of the arts and crafts circle, reported that several members had completed wool work articles, and that a class for those interested in cane work and the making of bedspreads Would be opened on the next circle day.

FOOTBALL BALL

CROWDED HALL AT SOUTHBRIDGE Proof of the remarkable popularity of the, Southbrldge Rugby Football Club’? annual ball was provided on Thursday night when, in spite of very wintry weather, the large Town Hall was crowded with guests, many of whom came from places as far distant as Christchurch and Ashburton. In every respect the function was an outstanding success, and the generous hospitality dispensed by the club was greatly appreciated. Splendid arrangements were made by the committee of the club, with Mr L. R. Ebert as president and Mr W. T. Nidd as secretary. Music was played by Mr Colin Campbell’s orchestra, and extras "by Lambie's band. Messrs A. Ridden, B. McCartin, and G. Burt were masters of ceremonies, and prizes for a Monte Carlo dance were won by Miss Morton and Mr F. Lambic. Among the large number present were Mesdames L. R. Ebert, W. G. Hill, J. Moorhead, J. Ballagh, T. A. Klmber, L. W. Prosser, W. V. Rowan, T. H. Bennett, W. C. Hickman, G. Burt, M. Eade, L. R. Maw, J. Newlove, I. O’Boyle, E. B. Ford, A. A. McPherson, E. W. Hunt, E. J. Simpson. W. F. Reese, O. M. Doyle, F. L Graham. W. J. Johnston, J. Howatson, G. H. Moorhead. C. Tod, D. Paterson, Jordan, G. Ridden, C. G. Gilbert. Green, C. L. Searle, Misses G. and D.

Hill, W. Carroll, Millie • Kaill, Delsie, ■Lorna, and Clarice Hickman, Winchester (2), Morton (2). Jean Webster, Bessie Shearer, Rosa Bowden, Hart, June Ballagh, Q. Parkin, Bray, Horne (2), Mary Greenan, Margaret Norquay, Rickerby, Moorhead (2), Bennett (3), Betsy Woodard, Joan Mercer. Thelma and Dons Lllley, Iris Manson, Kilbride, Galpln, M. McEvedy, Sadie Martin, Elizabeth Boal. Musson, M. Bunting, Jean Lemon, May McClure. Nancy Rowley. Pattie Bearing. Howson (2), Kemp, Nancy Pollock, Fussell. Allen (2), Joan McLachlan. Ella Alexander, Williams. McCloy, N. Beamsley, and Joan Cundall.