THE SOCIAL ROUND

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2031, 18 August 1920, Page 7

THE SOCIAL ROUND

The Anzac Ball, (o bo held to morrow evening in the Tea Kiosk at the Metropolitan Trotting Grounds, promises to eclipse all its predecessors in size and success. The weather, fortunately, seems to have quite settled for the time being, which is a big factor in the ball's favour.

A very jolly evening was spent by the pupils of the Boys' High School at the hostel recently, when the annual dance was held. The common room was arranged for dancing, and was prettily decorated by the boys with greenery and wattle. A tempting supper was served in the dining-room, which was arranged as a lounge, and which was tastefully decorated in the school colours.

The High School-Old Girls' Association will hold its annual dance in the Art Gallery on September 8, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. The committee having in hand the arrangements are: Mrs 11. J. Quarrel!, Misses M. James, M. Powell, P. Archer, S. Dorman and W. Robertson. The chaperons will be the Mayoress (Mrs 11. T. J. Thaokcr), Mesdame's T. D. Boag. E. C. Owen and D. Barker.

and a happy time was spent. The first appearance of the film "The End of the Road," which was produced bv the American Social Hygiene Society for the Health Authorities of the United States, was viewed in Christchurch at a private screening at the Liberty Theatre. The Mavor (Dr H. T. .1. Thacker, M.P.), the Town Clerk (Mr 11. R. Smith). Dr Truby King, Dr A. C. Saudston, Mrs T. E. Taylor, Miss Roberts and representatives from the Social Hvgiene Societv, Mothers' Union Council, ' Y.W.C.A., * Y.M.C.A., and W.C.T.U. were present, and expressed their appreciation of the high educational value of the film.

A happy day was spent at tlio residence of Mr and Mrs 11. Roscoe, Montrose Farm, Burwood, by the children of the "Mother Hubbard" pantomime, before the departure of the company from Christclmrch. They began the day with a row on the river, and finished up by lending a 'prentice hand at milkingtime, a very great novelty for most of them. A pnrty tea was served to them at a table prettily decorated with violets ami daffodils, the "place of honour" being occupied by a large farevcdl cake, made for the occasion by Mrs Boscoe. After tea, the children held a musical evening, and finished up with:very hearty thanks to Mr and Mrs Roacpe for their happy thought in arranging a farewell so much to their liking. The dance held in connection with the Hinemoa Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club, which took place in the Orange Hall last evening, was a very great success, over 200 guests being present. The hall looked a picture of spring, with its decorations of green and gold, quantities of wattle being used with the most happy result. At one end of the hall the name of the club appeared, effectively worked out in green and gold. From the ceiling depended baskets of wattle, the baskets themselves being draped with green and gold, streamers of the same being carried across the room. Mrs 11. S. Balchelor (president of the club) presented the prizes won during the year, and also made a little speech of thanks to the gentlemen who had kindly come forward to help in the arrangements for the dance. .Supper was served during an interval in the dancing, the music for the latter being supplied by Greenwood's orchestra. Miss Una McCrackcn danced a Highland Fling most expertly during the evening. • Mrs .lames Mitchell ("TJramao," Cashmere Hills') gave a jolly little dance last evening for the friends of her youngest (laughter, Nancy. The draw-ing-room, where the dancing took place, was charmingly decorated with ferns and red ami pink japonica. Mrs Mitchell wore a handsome gown of black chiffon taffeta and georgette, while Miss Mitchell was in pale blue georgette, the draping caught up with a chenille ornament. Miss Nancy Mitchell wore a simple white muslin frock and an orangecoloured sash. Miss Maedonald supplied the music for the dancing, with extras by the Misses Ferrier and Drury, A dainty supper was served during . interval. Amongst the guests were the Misses Marjorie and Alex Kirk, Doreen Hight, J. Drury, M. Peat, L. Ferrier, M. and J. Carrick, J. Frances, J. Baker, G. and E. Johnston, E. A. 'Wilson. D. Mulcock, A. Craig, E. Peter, AV. Waller, L. Davison, ('. Stewart, L. MacGrcgor, Messrs R. Wreaks, E. Bevan, AV. Jamieson, ,1. Malfrov, J. Curtis, V. Grant, P. Carey, T. Buxton, C. Owen, D. Waller, C. Bell, N. Farrant, R. Anderson, J. Carrick, D. Francis and E. Trist. "Miss Ruddic is displaying iu her shop "The Economic," in Manchester St., opposite Hey wood's, some up-to-date black taffeta'skirts of stylish cut. The price is remarkably cheap and as the line is limited, ladies interested are advised to call early and inspect. .7

A series of musicales will lie given by Madame Gower Burns and Mr Sidney lloben shortly, the first to be held on Saturday week at the residence of Mrs F. IL'Pyne. The entertainments will be similar to those given by the same two artists hero a couple of 3'ears ago. In the Excelsior Hall, Lyttelton, last evening a dance, arranged by a number of young ladies, was given on behalf of the captains and officers of the liners Somerset and Port Denison. The music waswsupplied by Sutherland's orchestra, Mr and Mrs P. 11. Goodsir gave a delightful dance at their residence in Bealey Avenue on Monday evening for a number of young people. Dancing took place in the study, which was artistically decorated for the occasion. A dainty supper was served in the diningroom," where the tables weie decorated with spring flowers. Mrs Goodsir received her guests, numbering about 30, in a handsome black crepo de Chine gown with jet ornaments. Amongst those present were: Misses Thelma McKcnzie, Doris Gibbs, Nancy Dorman, Mary and Doris Checklcy, Lilas Warner." Ngaire Hunt, Doris Webb, Agues Ellis, Beryl Hope, Aileen German and Helen llamertou, Messrs Clive Hindle, Eric Goodsir, Chas. Hardie, Bert Davie, Jack Curtis, Horace Henderson, .Take, Harry Blake, Cyril Owen and Ilcnrv Buchanan.