MAYOR’S AT HOME!”

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18116, 5 June 1919, Page 3

MAYOR’S AT HOME!”

A VERY- SUCCESSFUL reception. The Mayor and Mayoress, Dr Thacker, Ai.T., and Mrs Tnacker. <=> their first “ At Home ” yesterday in tne City Council Chambers, and it wasi m every respect a success- ihe host hostess commenced to receive tie guests at 3.30 p.m. in the Mayor s room, which was quite transformed by a luxuriance of chrysanthemums and other blooms grouped, charmingly witu autumn leaves. Tho callers were numerous beyond sanguine expectations, and in the hall there was a continuous crowd of citizens, awaiting their turn to sign the visitors’ book. From the reception room the callers passed through the library to the. Council Chamber, which was cleared of its usual chairs and tables, and refurnished with easy chairs, and settees, among Which palms and seasonable blooms were mteispersed. The chamber was well lighted and in every way suitable for its purpose, but it was not big enough by a long way for the press of people, among whom the waitresses made their way with the afternoon tea. _ - The “ At Home” was continued until 5 p.m. and resumed at 7.30 p.m. for those who could not call during the working hours of the afternoon. The evening passed even more successfully than-the afternoon, and the Mayor and Mayoress were ablo to go among their “ family ” at slipper time, and spend a congenial hour over the tea and coffee cups. During the evening some very enjoyable musical and elocutionary items were given by Airs H. R. Smith’s ” Pom Pom Pierrots,” Alisses Jean Adams and Grace Jones and Messrs Bernard Beeby; and Vance Jewell. The Lyric Orchestra under Air Kirk, played selections and Air Kirk was also accompanist. The time passed most pleasantly, and the Alnyor and Alnyoress received many congratulations on their transformation of the Council Chamber, and the success of their entertaining. A reference to the visitors’ bool; showed that the callers throughout the dnv numbered sufstnntinllv more than 600. Airs Thacker, who was a charming hostess, wore an amethyst coloured taff°ta frock, with black fox furs and a black hat. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. At the monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the .National Council of Women Miss C. Henderson presided. It was recommended that tho Dominion Conference should be’ held in Wellington during the second week in August- Remits were receiver from the Auckland and Wellington branches regarding the following subjects:—Revision of constitution, increase of pensions to women and children, improvements in conditions in shops and factories for women ana girls, tho appointment of women inspectors, improvement in national school system. The following resolutions were passed by the local branch: — " That the National Council of Women of New Zealand strongly protests against the policy followed by the Education Department in regard to Te Oranga Reformatory for Girls—the institution having been closed and the majority of the inmates sent out to domestic service, although in a large proportion of the cases the girls are utterly unfitted to take their place as responsible members of society.” “ That statutory provision should be made for the compulsory remunerative employment of men who neglect to support their wives and children; the earnings of the said x men to be devoted to the support of their families.” “ That in the. interests of women am) children women police be appointed.’ “ That women police attend the Juvenile Court and when necessary for policemen to attend they attend in plain clothes.” ‘‘ That a special officer bo appointee tp the Magistrate’s Court to collect dues in maintenance case, 1 ?.” “ That in all schools of Grade V. and upwards an experienced woman teacher should have a position and status in the upper department with special responsibility towards girls.” It was decided that the resolutions forwarded by. the Social Hygiene Society should be brought forward at the conference. A report on. “ Equipment in Schools ” was read, *and it was decided to forward the report. to the conference. Miss L. AL Smith was asked to form a group to affiliate with the local branch. GIRLS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY. On Alonday, in St Michael’s schoolroom, a social evening was given by the council to all the brandies of the Girls’ Friendly Society in the Diocese. There was a splendid attendance. Airs Wood gave notice of the intercession service te be held in the Cathedral, and then introduced Miss A. Body, Who gave an address on “Friendship.” Mis 9 Buffer moved a motion of thanks to Miss Body, and the evening was, then devoted to games, recitations and dancing. The Avonside branch undertook, the programme for the evening. Airs Oroxton was given a very hearty vote of thanks for cooking and arranging a delicious supper for over 200 guests. A COAIBINED SOCIAL. On Tuesday night at 'the Young Alen’s Christian Association, Cambridge Terraco, u combined social evening was ueld with members ol the Y.W.C.A. About 2ol) were present, including some returned men- Mrs U. Bowron, acting presTdegt of the Y.W.C.A., Air and Airs X. C. F ield, Air and Airs A. Borrows, members of both boards of- directors, and the general secretaries of both associations were present. A joint committee had arranged a programme ot music and games, and the concert room had been prettily decorated with flags and chrysanthemums. Alusieal items .included songs by Aliss E. Jenkins, whose sweet voice was heard in “Alay •Alorning” and an “Indian Love Lyric a violin solo by Air Davidson. Aliss Ada Johnson gave two amusing recitations. Supper was in the hands of a capable committee, who had spared no pains in providing dainties. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Misses Kelly, Kerr, Wild, Lemon ana Thompson, and Alessrs Hibbert, Davidson, Wright, and their helpers’for the success of this first combined social evening, which will be followed by others during tho winter. FAREWELL TEA. Another farewell tea was given on Tuesday afternoon for All’s James Berth wick, whose many friends will miss her. The hostess was Airs John Stevenson, Fendalton. The reception rooms were artistically arranged with autumn berries and foliage. Tho guests included Airs Cordner, Airs G. Gibson, .Mrs It. Allen, Mrs Wardrop, Airs Acland, Airs Bernard Wood, Airs Beswick, Airs G. Helmore, Airs O. Cooper, Airs Henry Wood Airs J. H. Hall, Mrs Andreae, Mrs l’nseoe, Airs Day, Airs Godby, Airs Scott, Aliss Joan Lee and Aliss Humphreys. LINCOLN COLLEGE DANCE. A dance that was heartily enjoyed by the young people who attended it wan held on Tuesday evening at Lincoln Col- . lego. The decorations were most elaborate, the college colours, royal blue and yellow, predominating. Flags, greenery and autumn leaves® were also used. Each study, with a fire burning brightly, was decorated, and made ideal sitting out places between danoes. Tho supper table was a picture with violets and laurel leaves strewn here and there, and a big bowl of-golden chrysanthemums .in the centre. The dances at Lincoln are always well arranged, and everybody is looked after in a royal way. Mrs- Alexander, in a handsonuj black ninon gown, received the guests, 'and was assisted by Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight, Racecourse Hill. The Lincoln College students were capital huste Those present included Dr and Mnj jCwke, Misaga Stella Murray. Dorothy)

Newton, Wanda Warren, Dorothy Cowlishaw, Peggy Norton, Daisy ana Cicely Pratt, Rita Gibson, May and Molly Bean, Marjorie and Jeans M’Dougall, Lorna Gardner, Nerolis Knight, Alarewa Parkinson, Valmai Alatson, Brenda Clarkson, Kitty Lane, Eleanor Teschemaker. Eileen and Noeline Knight, Biddy Robinson, Margot Nicholl, Peggv Ferrier, Zoe Gray, Mildred Cooke, Reagv Woodroflfe, Alessrs At. Newton, B- Knight, G. Reid, Vesey Robinson, L. Cooke, Cnesnr, Ralph. Roadel. K. Rallnntvne, T. Eldridge, G. Bush. W. Clarkson, A. Harman, T. Harrison, A. Nicholl, John Coates. R. Smith. K. Prntt, F. and E. Wilding, H. Co"n.n, D. Duncan, G. Jamieson and Dr Gribben.