WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17572, 24 June 1925, Page 9

WOMENFOLK

A CHRO.XICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS

BY

"STELLA.”

I Miss Norah Henley, who was visib • «ng Christchurch, lias returned to Napier. I Among the guests at the Clarendon j Hotel arc Mrs \Y. J>. Hamilton (Fairlie), Mr and Mrs (J. 'l'. Wills (Lon- : don) and Mr arid Mrs E. P. Burbury OVaiau). The following arc among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal : -Mrs and Miss Howlison, Dunedin; Mr and Mrs A. Moncv, Mr F. C. Babington, Wellington: Mrs Allan. Domett; -Messrs G. Armstrong and J. Fergus- | on. Akaroa: Mr F. Harding, Lake Coleridge; Mr J>. McDonald. Bankside; Airs W. K. M’Alpine, Oraigichurn: Mr John Balmer. Auckland; Miss r. Ween ink. Grevmouth • Mr K. A. Lee. Palmerston North; Air and Mrs Leach, Scargill : Mr T. Hughes. Geraldine; Mr AY. H. Bundle. Ashburton; Mr J. Lang, Air A. J. Dimmock, Wellington. A very enjoyable surprise party, or- ! ganised hy Miss Ivy Milligan. visited i he home of Mr and Mrs G. Aitken. Leitch Street. Snreydon. Games and musical numbers were indulged in until midnight. Among the many present acre: Misses Esina Aitken. Ella Ait- ! ken. Ivy Pearce. Winnie Cox, Essie j Mullins. Silvia Cox. Rhoila Pearce. I \ era Brightmere. Deborah Leach and ! Ivy Alilligan: Messrs G. Woodburv. | ('. Aiullins, T. Jackson. N. Harper jF. Lapslie, A. Mullirs, G. Peterson. 11. Williamson, Tv. Hewison. J. Lee, ! A. Drury and It. Lyle, i The Governor's Bay Women’s Progressive Club held instead of its monthly meeting, a public demonstration on Saturday afternoon, when Airs Dean, of St Albans, kindly attended to demonstrate her method of mat-making. She showed her beautiful rugs, and then explained very minutely her method of making them, which inspired nearly all the members with u determination to also make mats of similar design. Afternoon tea was served, and Mrs Dean was heartily thanked for her kindness and for her interesting and useful demonstration. A clarinet solo was given by Air If. Crow, a violin solo by Air J. Newstead, and Miss Welsh gave a humorous recitation. Votes of thanks were accorded to tho soloists and Miss Welsh, and with a community sing tho meeting closed. The Selwyn Assembly held their usual danco in the Selwyn Street Hall on Saturday evening and it proved a great success. Over eighty couples danced to tho music of Miss Till* vshorl’s orchestra. Novelty . dances caused much merriment. Amongst tho many present wore Mesdames Garbolt, Hignett, Kav, M'Kegan and AY. Ormly ; Misses' L. Pullen. D. Brion, G. Baas, O. AA'ing. C. Edwards, A. AVilson, A. Ctotty, 1. Tilley short. D. Duffy, AY. Betteridgo, L. Grant, C. Gordon, P AA'right, L. Wright, E. Alorrisey, I>. Findlay, I). Howison, P. Hanson, R. Al'Lcod. R. AValker. AI. Carter, E. Love, G. Baker, O. Holmes, E. Collins, It. Gy do, B. Burford, M. Short, E. M’Donald. M. Sarchett. C\ Conrad. G. Muir, V. Capstiek, E. Gordon, F. A’ivian, L. llamer, L. Pixie, L. Pullen, .1 Swarbrick. M. Beaton. D. Smith, E. Beaton. D. Forbes, R. Brook, M. Jones, I). Deibert, N. Clarke, D. Marriner, F. Deibert and A. Clarke. A dance was held in the Aranui Schoolroom on Saturday evening. There was a very largo attendance, people coming from Christchurch, New Brighton, AVoolston and Sydenham. Tho danco was in aid of tho Aranui Hall building fund, and a gooJ sum was raised. Excellent dance music was supplied by Airs F. Innes’s orchestra, from New Brighton. Mr (J. NankiveU acted as AI.C. A splendid supper was provided. The supper-room was in charge of Airs Scott, and the Ladies’ Sofia! Committee supplied the supper. A lucky spot ” waltzing competition was won by Miss Henderson and Air Eggo. Euchre prizes were won by Aliss G. Nankivell I. Airs Smith 2, Air AY. At ills 1, Air Streeter 2. Two consolation prizes w<'ro won by Air G. Reed and Mrs Eggo. Mr H. Aston, chairman of the Social Committee, presented the prizes. The euchre and dance was brought to a close at a lato hour with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” The Canterbury Caledonian Society’s fortnightly social hold last Monday was a most successful function. Over bOO members and friends were present. The president. Air C. S. Thomas, occupied tho chair, and was supported by Messrs G. Ritchie and G. Sey (vice-presidents). During tho evening six new members were enrolled, which brought the total of new members for the season up to ninety-four. The programme was in tho hands of Messrs G. Ritchie (vice-president) and F. G. Bell (director of the society), and the following contributed items. Society’s Pipe Band under Pipe Major’J. Shanahan; songs, Messrs C. Bills, Rodda, ami Bracy AYilson, Miss Bowbyes and Mr D. Courtney; recitations, Airs H. M Lcod an ( ] Air Laiirenson; monologue, Master Noel Xevvson; musical trio. Mrs E. A. Smith (piano), Nora Smith (’cello) and Joan' Smith (violin); I-lawaian music. Air E. Butterfield and Aliss Butterfield. The latier also contributed a vocal item. A'iolin solo, Aliss AA’ilson ; piping selections, Piper Campbell. The Highland. Fling was danced by Aliss Irene Bell ; seann triubhnis, Aliss Doris Bell; highland reel. Misses D. Caldon, R. Peterson, \’ Robertson and Doris Bell. The accompanists for the evening were Airs E. A. Smith, Miss Neatc, Aliss Daniels and Aliss Bradford. A short dance i oil owed the concert programme, music being supplied by Airs E. A. ’ Smith and Air F. P. Frye. At a general meeting of the Christchurch Crecho and Kindergarten Association hold last week there was a good attendance of members. Apologies were received from Mrs T. E. Tavj lor and Aliss Tabari. The reports of ! the five schools are as follows: Attendj mice —Sunbeam 27, fPhillipstown 4'J, I Sydenham 32, Selwyn 43, Richmond 31. j Subscriptions, Sunbeam £2 15s, Phil- • lipstown 4:3 5s 9d, Sydenham £1 5s 2d. j Selwyn £3 7s sd, Richmond £2 5s 9d. : The following new members were elected : Mvsdames Rawe, Puilar, Reaby, : Cnp-sticlc and Shrimptou. Sydenham Kindergarten handed into the associui tion the sum of £2O. "being proceeds of a sale of work. Phillipstown handed j in £7 3s 3d, Richmond £ll Gs 3d and 1 Selwyn £2O 2s 7d. Airs Evans (Sunj beam) reported that she had received j £SO. being the proceeds of the Kindergarten Fair which was promoted by I the teachers and, students of the asso- ; ciation. Mrs Evans moved a heartv j vote of thanks for their splendid efi fort. Tho motion was carried. During September tho association intends holding its annual sale of daffodils and badges and members hope they will once more receive the generous support I previously accorded them by the pub- h

Miss Iris Montgomery, Little River, will arrive in Christchurch to-day. Mr and Airs Gladstone Robinson. Oakwood, have returned to Timaru from Christchurch. Air and Airs F. Northcote are tho guests of Aliss Alarv Macdonald, Bealey Avenue. Mr and Airs Al’Leod Bolton, of Svd-nc-y, aro recent arrivals staving at AYarner’s Hotel. Recent arrivals at AYarner’s Hotel include Air and Mrs T. F. Basire (Dunedin) and Airs Bentley Davidson (C’ulverden). Air and Mrs T. F. Northcote, AYaiau, are spending a few davs in Christchurch and are staying at the United Service Hotel. Air and Airs Basire, of Dunedin, who have been staying in Akaroa and Christchurch. returned to the south this morning. Mrs George Rhodes and Aliss Shona Rhodes, Beverley, returned to Christchurch yesterday after a week at the Hydro Grand, Timaru. Mr and ‘Mrs Wills, who have foj some months with Air and Airs AY Hamilton, Irishman’s Greek, Timam, arrived in Christchurch yosterdav. <>u route fur England. Madame L. Ai/entz, wife of the Norwegian Consul-General at Alelbourne. i- a passenger by the Tungsho. She *» "•j'.-ompanied by her soil, and is m-o----eceoiiig io i Fio via I* ; ir;s.