WOMENFOLK

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18643, 24 December 1928, Page 13

WOMENFOLK

w . a H A CHRONICLE OF SOCIAL EVENTS. i

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"STELLA."

Miss Joan Johnston is spending a : camping holiday at Kaikoura. Mr and Mrs F. W- Johnston. Papa-! nui Road, have left for a holiday visit to the West Coast.

Mr and Mrs John Ardagh and family will spend the Christmas holidays at Timaru.

Miss Ivy M’Carroll, Aratapu, is the guest of Mr and Mrs H. J. Otley, St Andrew’s Square.

Mr and Mrs H. Crust, Merivale, accompanied by Miss J. Crust, of Dun edin, will leave on Wednesday for Pic

Mr and Mrs George Pascoe and family, and Miss Blundell, left on Saturday for a month’s holiday at Tim-

Mrs Lavers. Victoria Street, and her sister. Miss Esther Brown, are visiting Mr and Mrs George Brown, of Wanganui. Misses Eileen Doodv (Oxford). Edna Smith and lima Hall (Christchurch) left on Saturday for an extended visit to Pelorous Sound, Marlborough. Mrs T. W. Lewis and family, Park Terrace, are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays at The Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Mr and Mrs Desmond Todd, Wellington. are visitors to Christchurch for the Todd—Buddo wedding, which took place to-day.

The marriage of Mr S. Schneideman, of Auckland, with Miss R. Yandermolen will be solemnised at the Synagogue on Wednesday next, at 5 p.m. The Rev Pitkowski, of Wellington, will be the officiating minister.

Guests at the Hotel Ambassadors include:—Mrs Bonner (Christchurch), Mr A. Harvey (Little River), Mrs M. Kennelly, Misses Kennedy (Dunedin), Mr V. Anderson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs M’Kenzie (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Gosden (Auckland), Mr Chester Duryea (Stockbridge, Mass.), Cecil Crichton (Dunedin), Miss I. Wilson (Oamaru), Mr E. Dawson (Invercargill). Miss E. Ryder (TimaruJ, Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. M’Donald, Mr and Mrs G. Bryce, Miss E. Bryce, Mr H. H. Barclay (Wellington). Mr W. Beswick (Oamaru), Mr G. M’Kay (Ashburton), Miss M. Beswick .(Dunedin).

The latest arrivals at the Hotel Fed eral are:—Mr O. Machattie. Miss E. Ler will, Miss E. M. Walters (Wellington),

Mr and Mrs A. J. Bridgewater, Mr O-. A. Bridgewater (Timaru), Mr, Mrs and Miss Smith (Fremantle, Western Australia), Miss S. A. Milne (Auckland), Miss C. E. Muirhead, Miss Paterson, Mr L. F. W. Hill (Dunedin), Miss Brown, Miss Earle Brown (Invercargill), Mrs Ross Brodie (Rangitata), Mr W. A.

_ Ring (Wellington), Miss Ludwig (Gisborne), Mr C. Johnson (New Plymouth), Mr and Mrs L. Merrall (Wellington), Miss M’Neil (Marton), Mr and Mrs A. Baker (Auckland),* Miss G. Hunt, Miss S. Howcroft, Mr A. Chapman (Nelson), Mr A. J. M’Donald (Ashburton), Mr E. Simpson (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Bulkeley (Timaru), Miss Farley (Roslyn), Misses Watt (Gisborne), Miss L. Laughton, and Mr H. Barrett (Wellington). The Oddfellows Chambers, M.U., 1.0.0. F., St Asaph Street, with its beautifully decorated Christmas tree, coloured lights and toys, presented a joyous scene on Saturday, the occasion being the annual Christmas Fair. held by the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, M.U., for the enjoyment of the members’ children. After a brief address the N.G., Brother A. J. Sharman, in- ! “ troduced Father Christmas to the happy gathering of children and parents } numbering close on 500. The distribution of toys, balloons and lollies then began. Afternoon tea. ice cream and soft drinks were supplied. The combined efforts of an enthusiastic committee contributed greatly to the success of the function. Items, vocal and instrumental, were rendered by Mr - Reg Stevens, Mr J. Laurenson, and I Norm. Carson's dance orchestra. • A very enjoyable afternoon was given by Mrs H.Worrall and Mrs G. H. Congreve at Mount Pleasant on Thursday at Mrs Worrall’s residence, to entertain Mrs Morten and Miss Morten. who are shortly leaving for a visit * to England. The guests were present- ! ed with suitable gifts by Mrs C. t Edmonds, 'and a competition, - music and afternoon tea made the occasion a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The competition was won by Miss E. Williams. The travellers were wushed bon voyage, an enjoyable holiday, and a safe return to Mount Pleasant. Amongst those present were: —Mrs Morten, Miss Morten, Mrs B. Riley, Mrs A. G. Williams, Mrs C. Edmonds, Mrs L. Salt, Mrs H. E. Hunt (Napier), Mrs Ross, Mrs S. Thomas, Mrs Burgess, Mrs V. C .Peters, Mrs Perkins, Mrs J. Mander, Mrs S. Mander, Mrs G. H. Congreve, Mrs 11. Worrall | and Miss E. Williams. I At the Little River Town Hall last Thursday the pupils of Miss W. Stott, L.T.C.L.. gave an enjoyable musical programme which was greatly apprecii. ated bv a number of parents and • friends. The stage was prettily decorated with large bowls of Shirley poppies and shrubs. At the conclusion of the programme pupils and friends were entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs Stott and her daughter. The following gave items:—Duets, Molly nad Jack Ilarty, Norma French 'and Joyce White, Josephine and Irene Keenan, Manny and Topsy Karetai, Margaret and Molly Keenan; song, Margaret Keenan: pianoforte solos, Nancy Joblin, Natalie Breitmeyer, Grace Louden, Molly Keenan, Garth Dutton. Manny Karetai. Allan Long, Joan Craddock, Joyce White, Ronnie Radford, Phyllis Allen, Irene Keenan, Norma French, Molly Hartv, Betty Richards, Leslie Thomas, Margaret Keenan, Mavis Pidgeon, Topsy Karetai. Dr Trail, on behalf of Miss Stott, presented prizes to the following pupils who gained the highest marks at the Trinity College examinations:-—Junior division, Nancy Joblin; preparatory division (honours), Molly Ilarty. Margaret Keenan, on behalf of the pupils, presented Miss Stott with two beautiful beaten copper vases. Miss Stott suitably responded.

Mrs T. Chapman is the guest of Mr 1 D. Buddo, Heaton' Street.

Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson will leave to-morrow for a short visit to Dunedin.

Mrs E. J. Haynes, Page’s Road, is spending a short holiday in the North Island.

Mrs Boddy, Littlebourne, Dunedin, is in town for a few days and will be staying with Mrs Martin, 155, Kilmore Street.

Mr and Mrs H. Wyatt (Knowles Street) are spending the holiday at Lake Wanaka. Mr and Mrs Endell Wanklyn (Fendalton) are leaving this week for a motor tour of the North Island.

Mr and Mrs Chapman and Miss Mollie Chapman (Knowles Street) are leaving this week to spend a month’s holiday at Takapuna, Auckland.

Mr and Mrs A. C. Cottrell, Miss Joan Cottrell (Merivale Lane), and Miss Geraldine Fish (Feilding) have left for a motor trip to Dunedin and the Southern Lakes.

Miss Eileen Jones, Sutherland’s Road, Hillmorton, and Miss Molly M’Kay, Hanmer, have gone to New Plvmouth to stay with their aunt. Mrs R. Mascall, for the Christmas holidays. An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday at the residence of Mr 'and Mrs A. Coutts, Hill’s Road. Shirley the evening taking the form of a “linen party,” given in honour of Miss Iris Stanton. The dining-room was beautifully decorated with coloured streamers and hothouse flowers. dancing, and competitions were 'enjoyed by all. Mr A. J. Ball and Mr A. Coutts were the winners of the competitions. Supper was served in the drawingroom. On behalf of Miss Stanton Mr Ball thanked all those present. The evening was brought to a close bv the singing of Auld Lang Syne and’"For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.”