SOCIAL NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 25 June 1924, Page 11

SOCIAL NOTES.

Mr Innis Clissold, who lias just completed liis course, at the Dental school Dunedin, left last week lor Auckland, to iill an appointment at tne JJentai Mrs Eric Ross, Merivale, Christchurch, is on a short visit to Timaiu. Mr and Mrs Giadstone-Eobinson, “Oakwood,” liavo returned from Christchurch. Mrs A. Hope, “Tumanako, - is visiting Christchurch. Mrs Maitland, Dunedin, who was with Mrs CTiadstone-Robinson, ‘ Oakwood,” is now staying with Dr and Airs P. R. Woodhouse, “Bluecurls. Airs Eric Harper, who was staying with Mrs Maurice Harper, Kmuoui, has returned to Christchurch. Alias Rodgers, Dunedin, and formerly of Timaru, has been appointed temporary assistant Plunket Nurse here. . , , Aliss Dorothy Cray, who has been spending a few days in Timaru, returned vesterday to Christchurch. Aliss Holmes, Wellington, is tlio guest of Miss AlcLeau, “Ardgour, Sealey Street. Airs Frank Hayhurst, Temuka, is staying in Christchurch with Aliss Alildred Trent, Cashmere Hills. The Rev T. A. and Mrs Knight, have arrived from Kaiapoi. Airs C. J. LeCren, Grey Road, left yesterday for Dunedin, to stay with Airs AV. Reynolds. ! . The marriage took place in Napier recently of Aliss Dyer, daughter ot Air R. AV. Dyer, S.AI. (Napier), to Mr Herman von Dadelszen, of Hastings, and formerly of Timaru. Airs Qrmsby and Aliss A T era Hope, ‘'Tumanako,” left on Saturday for Christchurch. Airs Williams, who was the guest ot Airs Cecil Maitland, Mere Alere Street, has returned to AVellington. Aliss Alison Johnston, Avenue Road, has returned from a round of visits in the North Island. Airs It. L. Orbell, “The Croft, Park Lane, has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. . Aliss Stella Murray, the Christchurch contralto, gave a most successful recital, states a cablo message from London. The criticisms were very favourable.

Aliss A. B, Cox, who lias been in England for the past year, has returned to Christchurch, anil is stay-, with her sister, Airs E. J... Itoss, oi Garden Road. Aliss C. S. Stewart, left last week for Christchurch and Hamner. Aliss Hart, Dunedin, is the guest of Airs Timaru Rhodes, Hadlow. Sister Caroline Condick, who for many years has done . splendid service in the. nursing profession in Auckland, and who also had Charge 1 : of a hospital train in Egypt and Palestine, during "the war, is leaving by the Alaunganui in July, for San Francisco, where she lias accepted a position in a large hospital. . The engagement 'is announced of Aliss Sarah J. Paterson, youngest daughter of Air and Airs It. Paterson, Littlebourne Crescent, ltoslyn, Dunedin, - and ,Air--Arthur AV, Sims, sur-geon-dentist , at ’ Murchison, Nelson, New tennis champion, -and youngest son of Air S. B. Sims, C.E. and Mrs Sims, Hamilton, Last Thursday evening, the bachelors of Hazelburn, Tot-ara A T alley and surrounding districts held their annual ball in Air G. R. Wilson’s granary. There was a very large gathering, one of the largest and most successful ever held, in the district —over 100 couples being, present. It was . an ideal evening and visitors came from as far as Timaru. The music was supplied by the A.B.C. band, which was much appreciated, extras being played by Airs Henrickson, Aliss Cook, Miss Dossett and Mr E. AVolff. Mr Sullivan officiated as M.C. Dancing was kept going briskly until the early hours of the morning; everyone thouglily enjoying themselves. Air Glennie, on behalf of the residents,, thanked the bachelors for the very pleasant time they had given them. Air. Randall Blackler, on behalf of the bachelors, suitably replied. Oil Friday evening last, a gathering was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School hall, Pleasant Point, in honour of Aliss A T iolet Saunders, who had acted as church organist for the past eight years. A sacred musical pro- ] gramme was rendered, and Sister Ada Saunders, lately returned from the Solomon Islands, also sang a solo. The chairman, Rev. G. D. Falconer then spoke of the lengtlrv and valuable service rendered by Aliss Saunders. Aliss Saunders was then presented with a beautifullv bound Bagstcr Bible and Church Praise, bearing her name in gilt lettering; an embossed leather hag in which to carry them; and a goldinounted fountain pen, both initialled. Miss Saunders returned thanks. A delicious supper was then served.

BALL AT GERALDINE. j The Geraldine Fire Brigade held i their annual ball in the Drill .Hall, j Geraidme, on 'Thursday night, j weather was tine, and all parts ol tho , district were well, represented, there being over 100 couples present. A numuer of the 'lemuna hue Biigaic. members were present as guests of, the Geraidme Brigade. The hall was prettilv decorated with streamers and greenery, and the floor was m perfect order for dancing. Shortly after supper Capt. J. Brett, on behalf of the Brigade, presented prizes lor the best fancy dresses as follows-Ladies, lust prize, Aiiss K. Angland (frills and feathers) ; second prize, Miss J. bugrue (rainbow). Gentlemen, first prize, Mr A. J. Bell (Tekapo v. Coleridge electric scheme); second prize, Mr \\ . H. ; Kirk (Indian Chief). Excellent music ; was supplied by Aiiss Alorgan and Mr De Lutour, extras being played bv ; Aiiss Callanan, Air D. Hendry mane . an efficient AI.C. I Among those present were Mrs Kirk. (Indian Squaw), Aiiss Fleming (folly); Aiiss Richards (Russian <lancer), Aiiss Alullicru (confetti), Miss V. Allan (Cinderella), ALss Al. A\ dloughbv (Rikkets’ Blue), Aiiss AleCabe (Yes, we have no Bananas , ft” Markham (Nigger minstrel), Aiiss Tags (Negress), Al.ss Scully (lopsy). > Miss Charles (rose), ’ Aiiss Sugruo .(It Winter Comes), Aiiss Tnrlev (tennis), Aiiss Tnrlev (rose), ALss L. .1 iphidy (good luck), Miss E. Tiplady (rung pong), Aiiss E. Blissett bat , A is-, Winnie Fleming (Kirk s liaks) ALss diaries (A'es, wc have no Bananas), Aiiss E. Coombes ('ldeal lea Rooms) Miss Thompson (harvest), Miss B. Orton (box of chocolates), Aiiss K. , Angland (frills and feathers) Air J. Paterson (Napoleon Bonaparte), .Mr H. Brown (pierrot), Air R King (swagger), Air A. Naisli (bandit), Mr AV. < ~Kirk (Indian chief). Air E. j Rieliards (my lady’s garter) Air J. . O’Connor (pinkie), Air A\ . \\ dloughby (Scoutmaster).

The latest in long drop earrings may bo seen at Dunn's, in the iollnwing attractive colours —Red, pink, daik green, jade, navy blue, sky blue, tortoiseshell, amber, pearl, amethyst. Prices range from os (id to Its Od. A'erv fashionable just now. ...

Silk marocain is now the most populir fabric for evening wear, and as this cloth costs 19s ltd per yard, the frocks offering by Rudd's at 6i.s (id, are the best value ever offered here in evening wear. Another line this firm is offering is in crepe de dienes at, o7s (id, another startling value line. As we have only a few at these prices, delay means disappointment. Rudds Vain House, Arcade. Sale now in full swing.