THE SOCIAL ROUND

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2026, 12 August 1920, Page 16 (Supplement)

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Many New Zealand people will be interested to hear of the continued success of Miss Dorothea Spinney, whose single-handed renderings of ancient Greek plays gave much pleasure here a year or two ago. Miss Alice Michaelis, of Melbourne, who passed through New Zealand recently, brought news of Miss Spinney, ami stated that university circles in America had given her every encouragement. Miss Spinney hopes to visit New Zealand again at a later date. Last night a dance, organised by Mr R. H. Stillwell and Mr L. Armstrong, was held in the Ait Gallery, the proceeds being in aid of the War Memorial Fund. The same pretty decorations that were put up for the Assembly Ball the night before were used, and an enjoyable time was spent by the dancers. musie being supplied .by Sutherland's orchestra. Supper was served during an interval, those in charge of the arrangements being Mrs ami Miss Eiston, and the Misses Stillwell.. Mr IT. Sutherland .-ml Mr R. H. Still.well acted as M.C.'s. One of the jolliest dances of the season was held last, evening in the Excelsior Hall, Lyttelton, by the Holy Trinity Young Men's* Bible Class. l There were about 140 present. The hall was beautifully decorated in an original design with the colours red and blue predominating.' A feature of the entertainment was the dance music, by Mrs Gorst, who was assisted by Messrs B. Herdman and the brothers J. and K. Plinimer. Messrs S. Tredennick and L. NoTton officiated as M.C.'s. Much praise is due to Mr C. Beaumont for the efficient manner in which everything was arranged. The committee in charge were: Mrs F.'G. Norton, Mss S. Tredennick, Mjs Plinimer, Mrs Beaumont. MrSvShepheard, Mr B. Herdman and Mr J. Piimmer. Mrs Templar\ vice-principal of Mt. , Pleasant School, Vancouver, is amongst the oversea visitors in Christchurch at present. She has consented to give a short talk on Friday afternoon to members of the Home Economics Association, and others interested on the Parents' and Teachers' Associations, which flourish in Canada, and apparently accomplish many desirable objects. The talk will be given in the Home Science room at the Normal College, between the hours of 4 and 5 o'clock. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance to show that an interest is being taken in the matter, which, as it deals with the subject of education, is naturally one of importance. Tie Christ's College Old Boys' Association, following upon the Town v. Country match, played yesterday afternoon, held a "free-and-easy" evening in the Masonic Hall. Mr T.W. Hungerford presided. Mr J. C. N. Grigg referred briefly to the progress of the Canon Hare Memorial, stating that some £56 only tfas needed in subscriptions to complete the amount required for the Hare Memorial. Speaking of the (Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Mr Grigg stated that already some £16,000 had been collected. The price of building and labour had risen, but, whatever difficulties might be in store, nothing must stand in the way of the completion of the hall. Mr Grigg told several amusing reminiscences of college days, and, during the evening, songs were given by Messrs A. L. Cropp and Manning, and stories told by Messrs C. S. Thomas, . E. R. Webb and Dr Douglas Anderson. Dr Anderson and Mr R. Lake officiated nf the piano. Mr C. Parsons gave a elever conjuring exhibition. Yesterday's weather was a good deal more propitious than that of the openingday of the trotting programing, and there was a large attendance. «Addr ington,' including many of..the visitjjfij' to town. The chilly iwm* people cHiag yer,yjj r ftaiy Jn wraps ana coats£ftH>}sJg{,~j n 8 f ew instances tto*?H>W!rJe discarded, and usually dis**3sed something very smart in the way of costuming. The new colourings seemed more in evidence than at any meeting during the week, a very stylish costume being carried out in the burnt sienna tone that seems to be the latest. A tall, dark wearer showed it off to advantage. The warm dull, rust-red

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I At the Christchurch Boys' High i School gymnasium, last evening, the annual winter entertainment of the | school was held. Mr 0, E. Bevan-Brown presided. The first portion of the proigramme was as follows:—Piano solos, | played by G. H. Arnold and C. L. Margin; violin solo, V. CoJgan; violin and ! piano duet. J. and W. Ilaberfield; songs, JW. M. Stewart, 0. L. King, C. Milne and IP. B. Davy; and recitations, T. McGilliI vray and G. L. King. The second part iwas devoted to a parody on "Hamlet," .bearing the title '■' Rosenerantz aud Guildensteiri." The play, produced under the direction of Mr McNab and I Mr Rowe, was performed by the following cast: —King Claudius, 0. L. King; j Queen Gertrude, W. Drury; Orphelia, G.. I Pickles; Rosencrantz, F. W. Petre; Gnildenstern, F. .1. Jacobs: First Flavor, G. H. Arnold; Second Player, 0. Miine; Hamlet, I. W. Donnelly. ' At the conclusion of the performance, Mr Bevan-: I Brown congratulated the performers, land the proceedings closed with the I singing of the School Song, F. B. Davy beiug the soloist. Correct corset design is essential to health, comfort and beauty. That is the reason why B. and C. Corsets are so very popular. Besides having the best style and the highest quality, B. and C. Corsets save money. They are British made, I and their price is not affected by the j foreign exchange rates. All leading | Drapers stock them. .6 j