CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29998, 6 December 1962, Page 2

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Glenelg Health Camp

Gifts of pot-holders and pottery were made to members of the management committee of the Glenelg Health Camp by the 36 children ~t present in residence, when the committee held its annual Christmas function at the camp yesterday. In return, the children were given gifts from the committee. The highlight of the occasion for the children was a party tea, which included a Christmas cake they had decorated and helped to ice. Displays of pottery, shell and feather work, wool tapestries, and embroidery had been laid out for the benefit of visitors. Skilful and artistic, they represented occupational therapy work the childr- had done during the year.

The function was attended by about 70 representatives of women’s organisations who had helped with the selling of health stamps. Speciallyinvited guests included Miss Mary Enright, the chairman of the committee of management at the time the health camp was opened; Dr. T. Fletcher Telford, a former Christchurch District Medical Officer of Health who recommended the purchase of the health camp property in 1942; Dr. E. B. Reilly, chairman of the Christchurch central council of the Health Camps’ Federation; and Mr W. S. Baverstock. Guests were welcomed by the chairman of the committee (Dr. L. H. Cordery) and Mrs Cordery; The matron (Miss M. A. Robbie) presided. English Speaking Union.— A holly wreath surrounded by white decorated candles was the central theme of the decor at the Christmas party held at Elizabeth House by the Canterbury branch of the English Speaking Union. The president, Mr S. Gill, welcomed members and' guests. Specially invited guests included the United Kingdom Trade Commissioner, Mr A. Vine, Mrs Vine and Miss C. Vine, and representatives of other Empire societies. Vocal items were given by Mrs C. Cogswell. An exhibition of Scottish country dancing was given by members of the Caledonian Society Scottish Country Dancing dub, led by Mr R. Ingram. Mount Pleasant Garden Club.—New Zealand native flora arranged to depict Christmas cards was a feature of competitions held at the recent Christmas party by the Mount Pleasant Garden Club. Also feaitured was a series of colour slides on a recent trip abroad by Miss M. Watling. Mrs E. T. Andrews presided.

Townswomen’s Guild.— About 350 guests were welcomed to the Christmas party of the Christchurch Central Townswomen’s Guild, held last evening in the Jellicoe Hall, by the president (Mrs C.Crawford). Speciallyinvited guests included the Mayor (Mr G. Manning) and Mrs Manning; the guild's Dominion secretary (Mrs R. Smith); a Dominion executive member, Mrs C. Ironside; the Christchurch area president (Mrs J. Thompson); and representatives of sister guilds. Gifts and sweets were provided for children of Templeton Farm. Entertainment included carols sung by the guild’s choir, a sketch by the drama circle, Scottish songs sung by the choir, an exhibition of highland dancing by members of the Caledonian Society, songs by Messrs R. Gray and J. Cahill, and piano accordion items by Miss H. White. Overseas League.—Nearly 100 guests were present at the annual Christmas cocktail party held by the Royal Overseas League at the league’s Cashel street headquarters last evening. Among those attending were representatives of the local branches of the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Victoria League. The president (Mr Eric Millton) and Mrs Millton and the chairman of the women’s committee (Mrs A, S. Bailey) welcomed guests. The only entertainment arranged was the presentation of Christmas tree gifts to "lucky number” winners by Father Christmas. Multiple Sclerosis Society.— About 50 sufferers from multiple sclerosis and their friends and relatives were entertained at a Christmas party recently, held by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canterbury. Among the 120 guests were the patron, Sir Francis Adams and Lady Adams. Entertainment was provided by members of the Christchurch Wahine Club, and Mr S. D. Oakley gave conjuring items. The function was held in the Lady Wigram hall.