THE SOCIAL ROUND

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2028, 14 August 1920, Page 23 (Supplement)

THE SOCIAL ROUND

Mr and Mrs Chas. Were (Walthaml leave on Tuesday for a tour through the North Island, and expect to bo away for several mouths. Mrs 11. V. Borst. wife of the Grand Sire of the Sovereign Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, America, was the guest of honour at a musical evening held at the residence of Mis A. E. Ballinger, Manchester Street, last evening. It was arranged by Mrs C. Were, L.D.D.G.M., and other 'ladies connected with the 1.0.0.V., and was very enjoyable. The first annual ball in connection with the Chrlstehnrch Gas Company will be held in the Art Gallery on September 1. and promises to be very successful. The chaperons will be Mes(lames R. C. Bishop,' R. English and J. iT. Hurler, while the committee comprise Misses M. Bennett. B. Bell, 0. Blazer, M. Sweonev. Messrs J. !'. G. Flood. IX Howies, \V. Cowlin, F. Hanbam. .1. McLean and .1. McDougall, the last-named being secretary. The bachelors of Cast held n very well arranged ball in the Institute Hall this month, the room being tastefully decorated with coloured draping, and the stage transformed into a cosy drawing-room. Much credit is due to the untiring efforts of the joint secretaries. Messrs E. .). Robb and C. Johnston. Music was supplied by Humphreys' Band, and the duties of M.C.'s were carried out by Messrs J. Dick and T. Coulter. There was a very large attendance, and the ball was in every wav" a great success. While H.M.S. Renown was here, members of the Harbour Lights Girls' Club were prominent in the entertainment of the petty officers and men. An appreciation, in the shape of a letter coin-lied in grateful and cordial terms, lias just been received, conveying the thanks of all for the ''kindness, courtesy, and entertainment'' shown them while in Christcliureh. The letter was ai-ompanied by a photograph of the chief and other petty officers, and one of the ship, which the club were asked to accept as a memento of the gratitude expressed in the letter. Last night the Cadena Tea Rooms was the scene of a very happy little dance. The room was prettily decorated with Spring tlowers, and everything went with a swing. Miss Macdonald supplied the music. Among those present were:— Misses A. McCartney. H. Irwin, C. Keave. K. and G. Greig. S. Thompson, I. anri K. Tavlor, A. Parrott. M. Buxton, G. Lorimer.'G. Falck, D. MeGillvray, L. Sunlev, X. Nottingham. X. Beavcii, W. Harris. M. Wallace, L. and J. Leach, J. Clemens, C. Dimond, M. Reese. D. ArcheuhoM, M. Archev, K. and N. Marshall, P. Andrews, E* and G. Wjllcox. pud T. Webb, and Messrs L. Holford, E. Worker. S. McCallum, M. and E. Beaven. P. Dohertv, T. Buckler, D. AVilliams. T. Donald.' I. Gray. W. and C. Wilkinsou, J. Laurie, G. Merser, Allen (2), W. and B. MeCartnev, A. Brown, E. Cuthbert, C. Marshall, G. Seoular, 0. Dickinson, R. Nottingham, C. Bell, R. Tiiggs. V. Mulligan-and D. Reese.

The Home Economies Association made the arrangements for a very interesting talk, given yesterday by Mrs •T. Templer, vice-principal of the Mt. Pleasant School, Vancouver, on the subject, mainly, of Parents' and Teachers' Associations in Canada. The talk was given at the Normal College, Miss Blackmore (vice-president of the H.E.A..) being in the chair. The associations in question, Mrs Templer said, were somewhat like, the school committees in New Zealand. They were the go liotweens in regard to the needs of the school and those in authority over it: the association itself had no authority, but it still performed much useful work. It raised funds for such things as school libraries, extra furnishings, and so forth, besides doing much good in promoting a better understanding an.l better feeling than usual between teachers and parents, and, consequently, teachers and pupils. There was a P. and T. association connected with almost every school in Canada, and Mrs Templer thought that the idea might be adopted with advantage in New Zealand. Mrs Templer later on touched upon the question of educating the subnormal children, who. she explained, were put in a special class and g*ven (Special instruction. At the close of her talk a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her, on the motion of Mrs P. Hastie. Baby Clothes from Paris.—A small selection of the most exquisite baby clothes has just arrived by post from Paris at Salon Celia, and includes some of the daintiest work imaginable in robes and frocks. The needlework on theise goods is perfect, and the designs and fabrics all that could be desired. — No, 6 Royal Exchange Buildings. .7

Mr and Mrs A. E. Arnold (Masterton), who have been staying at "St. Elmo" during the week, left to-day for a short visit to the south, prior to returning home. The Avonside Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade met on Thursday in the Brigade Rooms. In spite of the bad weather there was a good attendance, Mrs Wat-kins, Lady Superintendent; being in charge. Members had practical first aid work under Mr Becconsall, after which Mr Becconsall gave a comprehensive and very interesting lecture on the subject, for which he was given a hearty vote of thanks. One new member was elected.

The local telephone staff's ball has I been fixed for September 8, in the Kiosk I at the Metropolitan Trotting Grounds, which, it is expected, will be at their ] very best then. The chaperons will be i the' Mavoress (Mrs H. T. J. Thacker), I Mrs W.'D. Kelly (wife of the new Chief : Postmaster) ami Mrs J. McDiarmid i (wife of the new District Telegraph Engineer). The committee is working ; enthusiastically to make it a great success, and it is expected that it will be quite one of the balls of the.season. i The University College Hall was a [scene of gaiety and colour last evenjing, when the students of the Girls' j High School held their winter term [dance. The hall was tastefully decollated with ferns and palms, and the stage ; was arranged as a drawing-room for the chaperons, Miss M. V. Gibson (lady j principal of the school) and members of her staff. The girls present included: ; Misses Olive Rowe, Enid Bowie, A. Bax!ter. D. Joughin, J. Baker, L. Stevens, I Muriel Thompson, Hazel Flaville, IT. j Newton, Bertha Harrison, Mcrva Somjerset, Maud and Edith Digby, N. Pattrick, Moyra Free, L. Reid, I. Robinson, ! V. Owen, Lyle Stevenson, Peggy James, j X. Young, M. Miller and P. Da Feu.