FAREWELL PARTY

Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27750, 30 August 1955, Page 2

FAREWELL PARTY

TRANSFER OF DR. D. P.

KENNEDY

Dr. D. P. Kennedy, who for the last few years has been medical officer of health in Christchurch and who will leave tomorrow to take up a new post in Wellington, was, with Mrs Kennedy, the honoured guest at an afternoon party given yesterday by the management committee of the Glenelg Children’s Health Camp. Dr. Kennedy has been a member of the committee since he came to Christchurch until some months ago, when he became chairman of the Christchurch central council of the Federation of Health Camps. Mr George Burns (chairman of the management committee) expressed regret at Dr. Kennedy’s departure from Christchurch, and thanked him for the support he had given to the health camp movement. The control of Glenelg. Mr Burns said, rested jointly with voluntary workers and the Department of Health, and the committee was proud of the successful results of the co-operation of a Government department and voluntary effort. Dr. Kennedy, he said, had been a most valuable member of the committee, and had given wise counsel at all times.

Mr Bums presented Dr. Kennedy with a small parting gift, and wished him, Mrs Kennedy, and their children health and happiness in their new home.

In reply, Dr. Kennedy said he was firmly convinced of the continued need of health camps and of their value in raising the standard of health of the community.

Mrs Kennedy and children will remain in Christphurch until the end of the present school term, and will then join Dr. Kennedy in Wellington.*

OBITUARY

MRS I. D. CARRINGTON

Mrs Ivy Dorothy Carrington, who died at her home in Christchurch recently, was a temperance worker in Christchurch for more than 27 years. She was a member of the Woolston branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, of the North. Canterbury executive of the union, and of the North Canterbury Band of Hope executive. For seven years she was superintendent of the Woolston Band of Hope, and also superintendent of the Young People’s Temperance Branch.

Mrs Carrington was a past-mistress of the Lady Orange Lodge, and for three years superintendent of the girls’ juvenile lodge. Mrs Carrington is survived by her husband, Mr Harry Carrington, three sons. Messrs Ray, Vern, and Warren Lewis, and three daughters. Captain Noeline Lewis (Salvation Army) and Misses Dorothy and Mavis Carrington.

CATHOLIC YOUTH MOVEMENT

The Catholic Youth Movement of the Diocese of Christchurch is again this year holding courses for members. The first, entitled “Girl of Today,” will commence this evening and continue for four consecutive Tuesdays. A course for boys under the title “Man of Today” will commence on September 8. Both are being organised on similar lines, and are under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch’ (the Most Rev. E. M. Joyce), and will, be held at “Maryknoll.”

The theme of this year’s course for girls is marriage, with talks and demonstrations in a lighter vein on hairstyling. home planning, and interior decorating. The speakers will include the Rev. Father E. J. Curnow, the Rev. Father B. Ryan, Mesdames M. Loughnan, A. Marshall, J. A. Cullen, and J. Wait, Misses .M. Honore, p. Ryan, and J. timore, and Mr Hyslop. Similar courses have been held in Greymouth and Auckland, and now Wellington and Timaru arte preparing to follow the lead given by Christchurch.

ENGAGEMENTS

(Engagement Notices must be signed by both parties*)

The engagement is announced of Rosalie, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. B. Haywood, Geraldine, to Geoffrey, only son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Mehrtens, Rangi ora. Mr and Mrs G. A. Ashton, 20 Princes street, Ashburton, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Shirley Isabel, to Roy Oliver, only son of Mr and Mrs J. J. Cairns, 118 Burnett street, Ashburton.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Ashley.—The Ashley Country Womens Institute recently celebrated its twenty, first birthday. Mrs A. .Hill (president, and Mrs sa. Crowe (vice-president) welcomed about 90 guests. Sprays were presented to Mrs J. Rennie (member of the Dominion council). Mrs J. McLeod (who attended the first meeting), and Mrs Clemett (president of the North Canterbury Federation). The minutes of the first meeting were read by Mrs D. Robertson. The birthday’ cake was cut by Mrs Barnard (Kaiapoi), who is a relative of the late Miss J. Croft, the first president. Mrs Crowe and Miss E. Fairbrother, a foundation member, lit and extinguished the candles. Mrs Manning and Mrs Farquiiai son, Mrs Crozier gave a monologue. Mesdames Bryant and Lang sang duets, and the Rangiora String Band also contributed items. Mrs Mitchell was accompanist. Cheviot.—The Cheviot Country Women’s Institute held their twenty-fourth birthday party recently. There was an attendance of more than 70 guests, including members fro Domett, Gore Bay, Spotswood, and Parnassus Institutes and friends. The birthday cake was cut by Mrs J. Read. Sprays were presented to the executive members and the president of each institute.

Glentvnnel.—Mrs Blair presided at the twenty-fourth birthday party of the Glentunnel Country Women's Institute, and welcomed the vis.tors. Items were contributed by Miss B. Bryson (piano solos) and Miss O’Brien's pupils (Highland dancing). A community sing was also enjoyed. Competitions were won by Mesdames J. Knight and R. Nuttall. The birthday cake, made by Mrs Bryson, was cut by Mrs Page (Sheffield). The year’s prizes for competitions were awarded as follows:—Best bloom: Mrs F. Smith 1, Mesdames Tar’ing and Harrison (equal) 2. Handcralt: Mrs E. Burmeister 1, Mes? dames Cade and Tar’.ing (equal) 2.. Homecraft: Mrs J. Marsh 1, Mrs Smith 2. Decorative: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Tarling 2. Mairehau.—A talk by Mrs Dunn, of the Health Department, was given at the August meeting of the Mairehau Country Women's Institute. Arrangements were made for the flower show to be held in September, and the birthday party in October. One new member was welcomed by the president (Mrs C. Baker). A collection of jam was made ior the aged. The' competition results were as - fellow's:— Scotch shortbread: Mrs E. Webster 1, Mrs Boyd 2. Mrs A. Wright 3. Patchwork apron: Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Webster 2, Mrs Ullrich 3. Arrangement of vegetable foliage: Mrs Boyd 1, Mrs Webster 2, Mrs Kime 3. Best parsnip: Mrs Judd and Mrs Ullrich.

Akaroa.—There was a large attendance at the August meeting of the Akaroa Country Women’s Institute. The president welcomed new members. Sympathy was expressed with the relatives of Mrs Shuttleworth, who was convener of the first meeting of the institute. Mrs Alex. South, who is leaving the district, was bidden farewell and presented with a spray. The golden thread talk was given by Mrs Bagrie, her subject being Miss Helen Keller. Mr G. H. Coley spoke on the clothes drive for CORSO. The drama circle, under the leadership of Mrs F. C. Newton, read the play entitled “Colour Bar.” those taking part being Mesdames Owen, Barwick, Harcourt. Eaves, Densem, and R. Davis. Mrs Riches, president; reported that in their house-to-house canvass, institute members had collected £6O for the aged appeal fund. Mrs New’ton federation member, reported that Mrs Sawer would probably attend the institute's September meeting. Mrs Bruce spoke of the Red Cross Society’s shop dav tn be held soon. Competitions resulted as follows:—best bloomf Mrs Westenra 1, Mrs Gillespie 2. Mrs Cooke and Mrs W. Newton (equal) 3. Best carrot: Mrs J. Armstrong 1. Mrs Everett 2. Mrs Gillespie Mrs. Barwick (equal) 3. Three scrap books for hospital: Mrs Moorhouse 1, Miss Munro 2, Miss M. Taylor 3.