Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16847, 25 September 1922, Page 10

Women Folk

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Mrs W. R. Hayward, of I>unedin. irrived from the south on Saturday evening, and ia staying at Warner’s. Mr and Mrs J. Seales, Maronan, aave returned to Ashburton after a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs Bruce Douglas, Scargill. is the guest of her mother, Rady Clifford, 1 Avonliolme,” Fendalton. Mr and Mrs Raven, of Otorohanga, arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning, and are staying at the United Service. At St Patrick’s Church, Church Hill, Sydney, on August 29, Mias Eveline de Guerin Claridge, second daughter of Dr H. A. H. Claridge, Wellington, was married to Mr Joseph Scales, youngest son of Mrs Scales and tl>e late Mr William Scales, of Townsville, Queensland. Mr and Mrs F. R. Dunsford, who for the past two years have been living .'n Sydney, have been staying with Mrs H. English, Westminster Street. They leave for the north to-night, Mr Dunsford having been transferred to the Wellington branch of the Bank of New Zealand. On Saturday, September 16, an enjoyable evening in the form of a pantry evening was spent at the resident of Mr and Mrs W. F. Saunders, 16. Walsall Street. Riccarton, in honour of Miss V. Muschamp, who is shortly to be married. During the evening songs, violin and piano solos and competitions were indulged in by the many friends present, and a dainty-

supper was served. Mrs C. L. Young, of the staff of the Girls’ High School, recently gave a lecture to the Canterbury Women r dilates’ Association. Her subject . is “ Oxford.” where she herself gradated. Mrs Young recounted her im-’-essions as a “ fresher,” incidents of rarest in her life at Lady Margaret ail, her college, and showed the great I'i.rence between University life in w Zealand and Oxford. A hearty •t-e of thanks was accorded Mrs *ung at the conclusion of her lecture. The sales were good at the cake tall in the porch of Everybody’s Theitre on Saturday morning. Mrs Tayior, Mrs Furze and Miss Candy wore the stall holders. As was stated at the annual meeting of the Waipounimu Association in the afternoon the results of the stalls had been very satisfactory, and it was hoped by this means to clear off by the end of -the year the deficit on the maintenance account in connection with the Maori Girls’ College. Mrs Beauchamp Lane will be in charge* next Saturday. The Foresters held their thirtyfourth annual .ball in the Dunsa-ndel Town Hall on Friday, there being a large attendance. The hall was decor *ted with numerous emblems, and -photographs of the Order. Bro. G. feheat, senr., delivered a speech appropriate

to the occasion. There were about torty couples present, including visiters from the Druids Lodge (Doyleston), Hibernian Lodge (Leeston) and the Foresters’ Lodge (Greendale). Bro. i' . Rapley carried out the duties of M.C. in a capable manner, and Bro. T. Noble assisted with the Caledonians Misses R. Lill, M. Rill, C. Clinton, R. Stewart, Bros. Rill and Burgess supplied the music for the dancing. The Grand March was lod by the Senior Woodward (Bro. G. McDonald) and Mrs McDonald. A very successful children’s plain fijid fancy dress daaice, in aid ot St .John’s Anglican Church building fund, v, as held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Rangiora, on Thursday evening last, when about ouo hundred and fifty children, as well as numerous spectators, were present. Owing to the unpleasantly crowdod state of the nail for dancing, it was unanimously decided to repeat the programme in the Drill Hall towards the tnd of October. Prizes were given by . lossr.-. R. Hill and A. J. Thompson, Mesdames R. Kinley, W. Butters, Maw son and Miss Lace, and were awarded by popular vote to the following: Girls, Ron a Smith (Bride) and Amy Prestney (Grandma- 1 ), Ist equal; Myrtle Comyns (Vegetables) second. Boys: Geo. Taylor (Swagger) first, Harry Feroti (Parson) second ; Alan Smith (Bridegroom) third. At Hororata a very enjoyable kitchen afternoon Was given in the Town Hall to Mi.se ESsie Codings, who is to be married shortly. About forty friends were preseut. Musical items were given and competitions were held. After a very dainty afternoon tea had ceen served, Archdeacon Ensor, on behalf of all present, wished Miss ColImge every success in her future life, to which she suitably responded. Miss Ceilings was the recipient of many and varied useful kitchen articles, and also a beautiful Doulton bowl, which was given by the hockey girls of the district. “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” was sung, and a ydeasant afternoon was brought to a dose. % Full stocks of Coloured Shoes just arrived. Colours in stock are French Grey, Silver Grey, Fawn, Champagne, Bronze, Nigger, Taupe, Dark Grey, Dark Fawn, Red, Blue, also a new style in Black Suede. White Suede and Fawn Suede Shoes, etc. Only address, E. Robinson, 129, Manchester Street, first boot shop from Clock Tower* 1 VARICOSE ULCERS. “ Six year® of suffering from Varicose Ulcers—hospital—months of enforced rest—then VAREX Treatment—work resumed—cured in a few weeks.

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Miss O’Meeghan has returned to Timaru from Christchurch. Miss Odie Kerr, who was with Mrs Armstrong, Chalmers Street. Timaru, returned to Christchurch on Thursday. Mrs Scobie Mackenzie. Wellington, and Mrs John Brook. Nelson, are the guests of Mrs W. Elmslie, Wia-itl Road, Ti m am. Lady Rodwell. who has been spending a short holiday in Timaru, left for the north on Saturday, en route to Fiji. Mise Elaine Newton, daughter of Mr and Mrs I. E. Newton, formerly of Christchurch, has passed the R.T.C.R musical examination at Napier, Miss Newton is sixteen ;?ea;m of age and is a pupil of Madame Lchrnann (nee Miss Beatrice Vartha). Concerts were given during the week in the Public Hospital in Wards 10, 7 and 4. They were organised by Mrs 1. O. Holmes and the performers

were the Riohmond Quartette, Messrs Nuance (2), Barns and Turner. Solos were rendered by Mrs Chambers and Mrs Nurrell, Misses Spence. Sutherland, Eiby, Perry, Messrs Wallace and Mayard. Misses Cartel* contributed a trio for piano ’cello and violin and Mr Hamilton Dickson played ’cello solos. Miss White was accompanist.

Many well-known n.usical folk were present on Saturday at an engagement tea given at ‘‘ Kinver.” Forfar Street, j St Albans, the residence of Mr and J Mrs Arthur Sneesby, the guests of honour being Mrs Harry Ell wood (nee Miss Agnes Shearsby). and Mr Wilfred Scott*, the well-known Auckland baritone, whose engagement was recently announced. Miss Sheareby is well known as the musical directress of the Nellie Bramlev Dramatic Company The gueet- of honour wore a becoming frock of black panne velvet relieved at the waist with a large satin rose, the hostess choosing a dainty frock of cream georgette and lace. The Aranui Burgesses’ Association held their weekly social and dance ia the Aranui Schoolroom on Saturday evening, when there was a very’ large attendance. Music for darning was supplied by Mr and Mrs F. Inues. M“ O. Moody acted as M.O. The following were the winners of the progressive euchre : —Ladies, Miss Jean Henderson; consolation, Mrs BrookeTaylor; men, Mr F. Harris and Mr IR Baker. A competition was held, and Mrs A. Nankivell and Mr W. Fisher tied for the prize. After supper was served, dancing was indulged in until a. late hour. Ra6t Tuesday evening a surprise party organised by Miss Muriel CaJcutt visited the residence of Mr and Mrs W. E- Herbert. St Martins, where a pleasant evening was spent in singing. dancing and competitions, the latter boinp’ won bv Mies Claire Calcutt. A dainty supper was served ithe billiard room. Musical items were contributed by Mr Rav Purdon and Mr G. Skelton. Those present were : Misses D. Columbus E. Digny, O. Caleutt, R. Gallop. N. Smith, D. Calcutt, V. Columbus, A. Barber. M. Calcutt, Messrs R. Purdon. G. Skelton, A. Gopperth, J. Calcutt, P. Skelton. P. Cornish, R. Gopperth R Jowetb and 13. Gopperth. An enjoyable evening was spent at tlie Burwood Hall on Friday, when Mr and Mrs J. Bettridge, of New Brighton. gave a dance on the occaeion of their daughter Grace’s twenty-first birthday. Among those present were : Mr and Mrs Bettridge Mr and Mrs Neil. Mr and Mrs Fisher, Mr ami Mrs Messerrev. Mi* and Mrs Parker, Mr and XLe T. Roberts Mr and Mrs James, and Mrs Petrie, and the Misses

A Roberts, A. Boyes. N. Angas, D. Price, R. -Sharpe NT. Beamish S. Oonlan. D. Beamish, i. Messerrev. M. Lane, R. Partridge. G. Gates, T. Davidson, I. and V. Cotton, R. Thompson, L. Thompson, R. Parker D. Parker, S. Smith, E. Davis, M. Seales. Messrs J- and G. Bettridge, D. Mottx, A. Boy. S. Acourt, XX'. and XV. Roberts. M. Eaglesome, J. and H. Messervev. L. Haliday, XV. Moody, C. Price. B. Cockle, (J. Philpot, ,1. Barker. XI. M’Cullum J. Stokes, A. Cotton. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mr and Mrs Innee and Mr R. M. G. Fisher acted as M.C.

A pleasant evening was spent on Thursday in the Orange Hall when the Perseverance Division of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance held the final

of their series of socials. There was a good attendance of members and friends presided over by Bro G. G. XX'oodliam. A programme of musical and elocutionary items formed the first part of the entertainment, those contributing being:—Recitations, Misses J. Manhire, K. Brewins, and F. Brewins; songs, Miss Down and Messrs XX 7 ykes, Walsh, Harris and Clothier; quartettes by Addington Party and Richmond Male Voice Party. Mr Woodward gave comic songs to banjo accompaniment. The accompaniments were ably played by Mias M. Johns and Mr A. Bell. Supper was served by members of the committee, assisted by Mesidames Claridge and Clothier, senr. Dancing was curried on till 11.30, to music supplied by Mr L. Salkeld and Miss Johns who both earned rounds of applause for their splendid music. The duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Bro Triggs. The committee responsible for the success of the series were Bro XX 7 . Crawley (chairman). Sisters L. Claridge, E. Kitto and Nf, Hood, and Messrs Woodham, Triggs. vValah, Hood and Clothier (secretary).