WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18630, 6 December 1928, Page 13

WOMENFOLK

M . M H A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS. §§

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"STELLA."

Mrs C. Hastings Bridge has returned to Christchurch from Hawke s Bay.

Mr and Mrs William Newman have returned to Ilokitika from Christchurch.

Bishop West-Watson and Mrs W estWatson arrived from the north this morning.

Miss Statham was a passenger by the ferry steamer from Wellington this morning.

Miss Mona Milton, Christchurch, is staying with her mother, Mrs J. B. Milton, Waimate.

Mr and Mrs J. F. K. Jamieson, Kinnoul,” Tycho. Timaru, are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs R. Glen, of Wellington, who were making a brief staj 7 in Christchurch, left for the West Coast this morning.

Mr and Mrs Pearshouse, of Sydney, arrived in Christchurch this morning from Wellington, and are staying at Warner’s Hotel. *

The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Mr H. R. Streeter, Mr L. Garrard (Wellington), Mrs Mirams (Timaru).

Mrs W. Parkinson and Mrs J. D. Coop (Ataahua) and Mr and Mrs R. A. Glenn (Wellington) are guests at Warner's Hotel.

The engagement is announced of Lily, youngest daughter of Mrs M. E. Beggs, Merivale (formerly of Belfast, Ireland), ter Norman Clifford, son of Mr and Mrs A. T. Hoddinott, Linwood.

Miss Margaret Bannerman will assist with the street collection for Nazareth House to be held on Friday. Miss Bannerman will sell badges in Cathedral Square at five o'clock. On the occasion of her approaching marriage, Miss Hilda Greenslade, who has resigned from the position of senior ty 7 pist in the Christchurch office of the Public Works Department, was presented by the staff with a clock. The presentation was made bv Mr R. G. Mac Gibbon, District Electrical Engineer.

Recent guests at the Hotel Metropole, Akaroa, included: Miss Holswaith (Christchurch), Miss Peters, Mr and Mrs Monyhan (Mosgiel), Mrs Downey (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Robins, Mr Stoddart, Mr and Mrs Muirson (Christchurch), Mr Peyer, Mr Griffen, Mr Stewart;, Mr and Mrs Avery, Mr Spiers (America). Mrs Davis (Christchurch), Mr M’Neil, Mr White (Christchurch), Mr Twomey and Mr Ranby (Cheviot).

During the anniversary services of the Upper Riccarton Methodist Sunday School on Tuesday evening, the Superintendent. Mr P. G. Clements, was taken completely by surprise when Colin Bowman, the first prize winner for the year, presented him with a set of toilet brushes on behalf of the parents, teachers. and Sunday School scholars. The Rev B. J. James spoke in eulogistic terms of the value of Mr Clements’s work in the Church generally. The whole congregation responded by ap- 1 plauding and singing “For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Mr Clements suitably responded. The sudden death on Saturday last of Mrs James Coombs, Dunedin, came as a shack to her friends, although her health had for some months past not been satisfactory, says the “Otago Daily Times.” She was a daughter of Mr T. Davereux-Jones, of Christchurch, and though born in Canada, spent practically her whole life in New 7 Zealand, residing in Christchurch prior to making her home in Dunedin. She was widely read, deeply interested in all current events, a true citizen and patriotic worker, and an ardent partner in her husband's musical life, and her vital personality will long be remembered by her friends. She is survived by her husband and a son, Mr Leslie D. Coombs, and other relatives.

Mrs Rowse and Mrs Halliday were joint hostesses at a bedroom evening to Miss Iris Stanton, whose marriage takes place this month. The function was held at the residence of Mrs Rowse, Ferry Road, on Saturday evening. A pleasant time w 7 as spent in musical items, songs, games and competitions, the winner being Mr A. G. Blythe. Mr C. Skidmore favoured the company with a violin solo. Many useful presents for her future home were received by the bride-elect. The music for the evening was supplied by Mr Monte Rousham. A dainty supper was served in the dining-room. The evening was brought to a close by singing “ Auld Lang Syne ” and “ They Are Jolly Good Fellows."

The Municipal Concert Hall was crowded to the doors last evening, when the Christchurch Orchestral Society held their concert. Miss Lilian Han ham, the vocalist, wore a simple becoming frock of palest blush pink crepe de chine, the overskirt inset with bands of silver lace embroidered lightly w 7 ith sequins. There was a beaded motif at the waist. A flat bow of blue satin ribbon, in place of the customary shoulder posy gave an attractive finish. Miss Joan Carter, the solo violinist, wore a frock of spotted silk net, frilled at the neck and sleeves, and mounted on deep cream satin. At one side of the waist she wore a wide orange shot taffeta bow. Both soloists received beautiful bouquets.

Mr and Mrs Gladstone Robinson and Miss Kathleen Robinson, “Oakwood," are spending a few days in Christchurch.

Miss Edith Cocks, who has been transferred from Christchurch to the Waimate Public Hospital, has arrived in Waimate.

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Sim, Christchurch, left yesterday, and are at the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru.

Mrs Harrison, Christchurch, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs R. T. Turnbull, Beverley Road, Timaru, returned to Christchurch yesterday.

Mrs Tutton, Miss Tutton (Rangiora), Mrs J. C. Gebbie, Miss Gebbie (Christchurch). Miss C. C. Middleton (Waimate), Miss Stewart (Timaru), Miss Baker, and Mrs Gilmour (Christchurch); are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe. One of the earliest members of the W.C.T.U., in the person of Mrs E. B. Miller, who joined the organisation when Mrs Mary Leavitt visited New Zealand in 18S5, passed away on Monday at the age of eighty-four years, and was buried on Tuesday in the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. Mrs Miller was the instructress of the cookery classes at the primary and technical schools inaugurated by the W.C.T.U., and later taken over by the Government.