CHRISTMAS AT “THE CHATEAU”

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 83, 2 January 1930, Page 5

CHRISTMAS AT “THE CHATEAU”

Christmas Eve was the commencement of a very bright and happy holiday at the Chateau, Tongarlro. Although the weather was grey and wet, the icsinc spirits of the guests were not dampencu Snow fell during th afternoon, and caused quite a lot of excitement. Christmas Day broke grey and cold, interspersed with cold, heavy showers, but many went out for walks and climbing despite the weather. During the early morning and breakfast Christmas carols were played, and in the afternoon Mrs. Maunsell and Mr. Notley (violinist) played appropriate music at intervals. An impromptu fancy dress ball on Boxing Night caused much thought, and called one’s imagination into full play. The results were very creditable, and some splendid costumes appeared. All competitors were masked until after the judging. The winners were as follow: —Best lady, Mrs. Seymour, “Powder and Patches”; best man, Mr. Burstall, “Zulu”; best couple, Mr. and Miss Peggy Leary, “Spuds”; most original lady Mrs. Maurice, "Emporium”; Most original man, J. Fletcher, jun., “Scarecrow ; best girl, Peggy Leary, “Spuds”: best boy, D. Standage, “Little Boy Blue.” The following guests were at the Chateau over the holidays:—Loudon: 1 enryu Goldman, ,R. S. Dyban, Sir IL Gisborne Holt, Major and Mrs. Gallagher, A. Vernon Mansell. Sydney: A. L. Bayley, T. Drew, Mr. Singleton, G. Y. Middleton. M. A. Hall, R. Leggott. Mrs. Quin and Mrs. Tetley, Dr. and Mrs. Paul. Auckland: Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wallaeeford, Mr. and Mrs. Ushakoff, S. G. Hassal. and family, Judge Acheson, F. K. Pariak. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Misses Gordon, Mr. Carrish, S. G. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Paykel, Mr. and Mrs. A. Paykel, F. L. Lamin, 11. B. Stone, A. D. Stewart, P. E. Downer, D, Houston, N. C. Jenkin, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McArthur, B. Miller, W. E. Griffiths, Lieut. Condon, Cyril Mackley, Lieupt. Leary. Mrs. P. Leary. Mrs. D. Corrigan, Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher,, Masters Fletcher, Miss Grey, Mrs. Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds and party, Mrs. M. G. Denzie, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harvey, Miss M. Rattigan, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Fillos, Mr. Seymour Thorne and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Walker, Mrs. Crockett, R. W. Crockett, R. L. Pleasants, Mr. and Mrs. Thirskar, D. E. Webb, Mr. G. W. Saunders and daughter. Misses G. and W. Richards, Hunter Blair, Paul Ktihan, W. J. Riggs, 11. D. Bunby, James Crisp. Wm. O. Taylor. Wellington: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schloss. Geoffrey Meyers, Mrs. Barrett, Miss Evans, S. W. Melville, Mr. and Mrs. Weston (Day's Bay), Mr. Coutts. Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Sievwright. A. E. Fowler,' Mr, and Mrs. Erie Lawson, S. L. White. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Myers. Mrs. and Miss 11. Kirkealdle. R. L. Mayne. J. W. Allies, Dr. and Airs. Doctor, Airs. A. Levy. Alex. Robertson, AV. P.’ Sontmerville, Aliss Chambers, Air. and Airs. Walker, Air. and Airs. 11. G. Copeland, Air. and Airs. C. E. Aldridge, Air. and Airs. L. Notley, Air. and Airs. John W. Gibson. Air. and Airs. Levie, Air. and Airs. A. McNaughton. Airs. A. Brand. Air. and Airs. D. N. Pharazym Air. and Airs. Alatirice Myers, Air. and Airs. C. B. Fox, Aliss Brown, Airs. Cisvls. IL Alorgan. Air. ami Airs. J. AlcGrath, Masters D. P. and T. AlcGrath, Aliss Dickinson, J. B. Grange and party of four. E. R. Alarchant, Alan Powdrell, Airs. Prictor, Air. and Airs. Spiers and daughter, Air. and Airs. D. F. Stuart. Palmerston North: A’. AlcLaughlan, B. Spreckley, J. J. Alarshall, AlissHarris, L. Speechley, L. L. Speechley, Air. and Airs. A. Stear, Roberts. New Plymouth: C. Llnwoods. Airs. G. Pellctt. J. Z. Ilenery. Southland: Air. and Airs. F. Irwing. Carterton: Airs. Henderson, J. Knutson. Ptikckohe: IVm. R. Wharfe. Alanaia: 11. Hunger. Ohaupo: J. Anderson. Ngaruawahia: Allsscs E. and D. Tuck, Air. V. J. Tuck. Airs. A. Grantham. Tauranga: Air. and Airs. Harward, Aliss Hayward. Hastings: Air. and Airs. Ritchal, Rothall party Hawera: Allsscs Bullock. Hamilton: Capt. J. Clachan, J.. J. Gillies. Henderson: Airs. Parkins and party. Alatamata: Airs. AfcGulre, Airs. R. Mayne. Taihape: A. AlcKenzie. Napier: Air. and Airs. A. H. D. Atayne. A. H. Tendnll, Air. and Airs. A. D. Dunstall, Air. and Mrs. Bate, Air. and Airs. R. J. Bull. I’etone: Air. and Airs. Truscott, D. AIL Bushley, D. B. Alartin and party. Balclntha: Airs. F. Flemming. Invercargill: Airs. J. Al. AlcKelvey, Loma Curtis.. Dunedin: IL Braham and party of five. Air. and Airs. AlcNell, Airs. J. Nilson, Aliss Gray. Aliss Patrick. Airs. Aitken, Air. and Airs. Avery. G. AL Thomson, Dr. E. E. Hercus, Airs. Kilgour, E. F. Fowler, Aliss Briton. Christchurch: Darren Fisher, Air. and Airs. A. A. Lattrell, Aliss Ailingtort, Airs. Curry, G. Alason, Air. and Airs. Sugg. Airs. W. Talbot, Airs. J. Cottroll, Air. and Airs.. Harrison. Wanganui: Air. and Airs. Anderson, Air. Arnold and party, Air. and Airs. Boys. U. E. Brawii, Aliss Anderson, Air, and Airs. Somerville, Alasters Boys, D. B. Alartin and party. Timaru: D. F. Pointon, Air. and Airs. Dalton and party. Ceylon: G. Plckthall. Alclbourne: Air. and Airs. Vernon .Smith, Howard Dare, Airs. G. Sitlington, Air. and Airs. J. B. Destacolt. Canada: Airs. F. D. Fisher, E. J. Whattley. ' PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mr. and. Mrs. 0. Treadwell, Wanganui, arc visiting Mataroa, Aliss D. Hughes-Johnson returns to Wanganui to-day from a trip to Rotorua, Auckland and Ohaupo, where she was the guest of Mrs. Vernon Frost. Mrs. Owen Jones, of Masterton, and her three children, are spending the holidays at Wainui-o-iuata. Mr. I. E. Cameron and Aliss Dorothy Cameron, Masterton, are spending some weeks at Plimmerton. Air. and Airs. D. AL Dickson, Petone, are spending the holidays in the Hawke’s Bay district. Airs. AV. L. Alorgan, of AVellington South, left last night for a visit to the AVest Coast and Franz Josef Glacier. Madam Parker (late of Hastings and Palmerston North), established 16 years. Specialist in Corsets and Belts for maternity, abdominal support, and backaches. Perfect comfort guaranteed. Consultations gratis. 'Phone 20—845. 1A Vivian Street, corner Cambridge Terrace, Wellington.—Advt.