SOCIAL NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18539, 9 April 1930, Page 3

SOCIAL NOTES.

Mrs J. F. K. Jamieson, “Kinnoull,” Tycho, is on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs C. Stanley Fraser, Elizabeth Street, is spending a few days in Christchurch.

Miss Nan Cossins, “Ardnaquere” Wai-iti Road has returned from a visit to Miss June Batchelor, Dunedin.

Mrs George Gould. Christchurch, who was the guest of Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Geraldne, has returned home.

Mrs S. I. Fitch, Waimate, has returned home after a short visit to Christchurch.

Miss Elsie Garland, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs A. Garland, Waimate.

Mrs Hamilton, Auckland, is spending a few days with Miss Stubbs, Wai-iti Avenue.

Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Kenwyn, Studholme, have returned from a visit to the West Coast.

Miss Hester Wigley, Highfield, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Lysaght, Geraldine.

Miss Ethel LeCren, Evans Street, who has been staying with Mrs A. Johnston, Blenheim, is now the guest of Mbs Betty Beadel, Christchurch. The Governor-General (Lord Bledisloe) and Lady Bledislo'e, attended by Sir John Hanham and Lieut. J. C. El worthy, are staying at Warner’s Hotel, Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Audrey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Abbey-Jones, Invercargill, to Russell, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Chisholm, Forest Hill, Glen Eden, Auckland. Miss M. G. Havelaar, assistant organiser at St. Saviour’s Orphanages, who is leaving for England in May, was accorded a vote of thanks for the work she has done in the past, at a meeting of the Council of St. Saviour’s Guild. Dean Julius spoke eulogistically of Miss Havelaar's labours for the orphanages, and expressed regret at her departure. He wished that it had been possible to retain her services.

On Friday afternoon. Mrs Dr Shackleton, Mrs D. A. Stewart, Mrs D. MacDonald and Mrs A. Scott, were hostesses at a tennis tournament held on the Waimate tennis courts. The guests were entertained at afternoon tea and after many enjoyable sets, the winners of the tournament were Mrs Leslie and Mrs Chisholm. Among the players were Mrs Neill Rattray, Mrs S. I. Fitch. Mrs J. C. Templer. Mrs Leslie. Mrs S. d'A. Grut, Mrs Chisholm, Mrs Dyer, Mrs Borrie and the Misses R. Hertslet. G. Manchester, M. Garland. Akhurst (3), W. Judge, A. Jones, and Pitcher.

A rather interesting fact is that the widows of three of New Zealand’s Premiers are still alive, and still have their residences in this country (states an exchange). Wanganui is the home of Mrs Ballance. who enjoys very good health, despite the fact that it is over 40 years since her husband, one of New Zealand’s most successful and popular Prime Ministers, died. The widow of “Dick Lionheart,” Mrs R. J. Seddon. lives in Wellington, and her interest in politics is continued through her son’s candidature and entry into the House of Representatives. Dame Christina Massey, widow of the great Reform Prime Minister, is the third of a trinity of women whose place in our political life has been an outstanding and dignified one. VISITORS’ LISTS. Latest arrivals at the Grosvenor include:—Mr and Mrs J. H. Jennington (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs N. Chamberlain (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Innes (Mackenzie Country), Miss E. Wilson (Sydney), Mrs A. E. Alexander (Dunedin), Mr J. A. Gromann (Sydney), Mr J. Pol Roger (Paris), Mr B. Yeates (Wellington), Mr A. Sherrett (Christchurch), Mr W. A. Slowley, Mr H. Allen (Dunedin), Mr T. Wilson (Sydney), Mr and Mrs P. Gill, Mr H. C. Jones (Christchurch), Mr J. W. Barker. Mr J. R. Gore (Wellington), Mr L. Pearcey, Mr R. O. Talbot, Mr L. G. Steven (Christchrrch), Mr J. L. Wight (Dunedin), Mr H. A. Gamble, Mr T. B. Hale (Christchurch). TIMARU HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS. On Wednesday last, before the annual general meeting, members of the Christchurch branch met informally at dinner. The spirit of the forthcoming School Jubilee to be held in Timaru at Easter was very marked, and the forty members present spent a very enjoyable time. Mrs Penney welcomed the guests, and spoke of the aims of the branch, and said the co-operation of all members was needed for the fulfilment of those aims. Miss Peggy Bowie responded for those who had more recently come to Christchurch. After dinner all adjourned to the lounge room. A very happy feature of the evening was the roll call, and it was exceedingly pleasing to find the earlier years of the School’s existence so well represented. «The pupils of the foundation year, 1383. were represented by Mrs M. Josling and Miss F. Evans. The reminiscences of these and of other early pupils were greatly appreciated. During the evening lecitations were given by Miss Leonelle Tizard and Mies Peggy Bowie. Later in the evening business tok the place of pleasure. The secretary, Miss P. Clowes, spoke of the arrangements that had been made for the jubilee, and requested all those ex-pupils who required jubilee badges or copies of the jubilee number of the “Timaru Herald,” or who were not on the official roll, to communicate with her. The treasurer, Miss L. Tizard, presented the balance sheet. Mrs Penney thanked the committee for the help they had given during the year, and spoke of the loss to the branch of the two vice-presidents, Mrs Slater and Miss Veda Townsend, who had left Christchurch. The election of officers for the forthcoming year resulted as follows: Fatron, Miss J. R. Barr; president, Mrs B. C. Penney; vice-presidents, Miss H. Gunn, Mrs A. B. Ellis, Mrs T. E. Bowes; hon. treasurer, Miss N. Pemberton ; hon. secretary, Miss Peggy Clowes; committee, Mips P. Bowie, Miss H. Pearson, Miss Moyle, Miss C. Morgan, Mrs R. M. Farrant, Miss E. Selbie, Miss M. Finney, Miss R. White.