THE SOCIAL ROUND.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 833, 5 August 1933, Page 14

THE SOCIAL ROUND.

Gatherings Held in Town and Country. AFTERNOON AT SUMNER. Silks, satins, laces, woodware, glass, ivory, silver, brass, china and wool, vied with one another for pride of place in the collection of antiques displayed in the Sumner Presbyterian Schoolroom, when Mesdames S. Sherrard, A. C. Wells and 11. J. Walker were the hostesses at an afternoon in aid of church funds. After a welcome had been accorded the guests, the Rev W. Martin returned thanks on behalf of the Church Committee. Numerous articles, including a well preserved wedding dress, over two hundred years old, were displayed and every article was worthy i of attention. A musical programme was contributed by Mesdames W. J. Duff, ; G. Gerrard, Davis and F. N. Kerr, Miss Nancy Young being accompanist. Miss Melba Martin gave an exhibition of club swinging. The afternoon was a. financial success. Those present were:—Mesdames S. Sherrard, A. C. Wells, T-T. J. Walker, S. Xixou (Gore). W. Sherrard. .1. Henderson, L. P. Longuet., C. S. Sherrard, A. Sherrard, W. R. Urquhart. Williams, Moton, W. Peterson, L. P. Peterson, Borland, Robertson, Dalgleish, Whyte, Howes, W. Duff, Davies, Robert Smith, Jerrard, W. Collins, F. X. Kerr, H. Gardiner Mathieson, G. A. Alexander, J. Johnson, A. Topping:, Duggan, R. Shaw, Withers and Edginton, Misses Hunter (2), Nixon (2), M. Martin, T. Longuet, HalJ, P’armer, Gibson, M’Rae and N. Young, Messrs W. Rurland Martin, S. Sherrard, A. C. Wells, R. Shaw and W. R. Urquhart. Party at Prebbleton. Miss Barnes, of Prebbleton, was the guest of honour at a surprise party at her residence. on Thursday afternoon. Miss Barnes, who will leave shortly for Sydney, on an extended holiday, -was the recipient of a travelling case and other gifts. On making the presentation, Mrs R. Macpherson expressed the esteem in which Miss Barnes was held by those present and wished her a happy voyage and safe return. Miss Barnes suitably responded. Community singing was held, followed by afternoon tea. Amr-ng those present were: Mesdames Clifford, Hunt, Brether.ton. W. Gallagher, Macpherson, Varley and Yeatman; Misses Amy Clifford, Barnes and Annie and Alma Smith. Linen Evening. A linen evening arranged by the many friends of Miss Daphne Hawthorne was given at the home of Mr and Mrs L. Hawthorne, Picton Avenue, Riccarton, on Thursday. The reception rooms were beautifully decorated with vases of arum lilies and birch. The guest of the evening, whose marriage to Mr Mason Grainger will take place shortly, received many useful gifts for her future home. Games and dancing were enjoyed, the pianists being Messrs F. Comyns and R. Diedrich. Those present included:—Mesdames D Hawthorne. F. Comyns, E. S. Bedard C. Kemp, T. Ball, F. Mel Iyer, D. Wallis, R. Mitchell and A. Staunton, Misses Daphne Hawthorne, Dorothy Hawthorne, Alba Bennett, Lily Hawkings, Alice Bennett, Ella Jones, C. Sturroek, Mary Hall, Joy M’Laughlin and Eileen Mitchell.

Surprise Party. A surprise party organised by Messrs W. L. White and H. G. Lawrence recently visited the home of Mr and Mrs E. Ward, Swannanoa. The barn was cleared and proved an ideal hall for the games, competitions and dancing. Music was supplied by Mr H. Winter, Misses Heather Ward, Elaine Martyn, Joan Smith and Mr W. L. White, and Messrs H. G. Lawrence and W. L. White gave humorous items. Competitions were won by Miss Bernice Kelly and Mr G. Armstrong. Among those present were:—Mesdames E. Ward, A. Ward, H. Martyn, D. Steele, A. Dunick, J. Bloxam and H. Winter, Misses N. Ward, H. and B. Ward, J. Smith, E. Martyn, R. Pearce, N. Maynard, B. Kelly, E. and C. Martyn and K. Dunick, Messrs E. Ward, H. Ward, J. Ward. W. L. White, H. Lawrence, H. Martyn, D. Steele, A. Dunick, J. Bloxam, H. Winter, T. Hart, B. Chamberlain, P. and G. Armstrong and J. Smith. Coming-of-age Dance. Mr and Mrs J. A. Shaw gave an enjoyable dance in the Parish Hall, Amberley, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son, Allan. The hall was artistically decorated for the occasion by Miss Joy Shaw and her friends. Mr W. 11. Evans (Bay of Plenty), an uncle, proposed the toast of the guest of honour. Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Bailey’s orchestra (Rangiora), and Mr Ross Coleman and Mr Marshall Hunter were M.C.’s. Among those present were:—Mrs Shaw, Misses Rona Pine (Christchurch), C&tli Cowan (West Coast), Joy Shaw, Lucy Denton, Marjorie Frew, Eileen Bush, Phyllis Bush, Marie Bush, Jean Young (Kaiapoi), Amy Young (Kaiapoi), Beatrice Kennedy, Molly Frew, Evelyn George (Waipara), Jean Hunter (Balcairn), Edna Payne, Thelma Payne, Sylvia Allan, Estella Allan, Lou M’Farlane (Christchurch), Bessie Chamberlin, Clarice Bush, Molly Croft, Molly Fitzgibbon (Rangiora), Xora Fitzgibbon (Rangiora), R. Boon (Waikari), Mavis Stace, Beryl Brun, E. Halinan, Joan Potton (Waipara), Doris Manning, Alma Hadler (Alford Forest), Jo. Baird (Leithfield), M. Ford, K. Ford, D. Thomas, Una Gee, A’era Ellmers, Mabel Smith, Iris Aiming and I. Watt, Messrs L. H. Evans (Bay of Plenty), Ivan Boyce, Fred Aiming, N. Chamberlin, Albert George (Waipara), .Mawson Stewart, H. Obery, S. Obery, Dennis Costello (Christchurch), Bernard Walker (Christchurch), Ron Boon (Waikari), Kenneth Hunter, Wilson Hadley, John South, H. Adlington, Keith Perry, Erie Manning, Jack Gofton, Blunden, Norman Hadler (Alford Forest), M. Hadler, Claude Belcher, G. Belcher, M’Brearty (2) (Rangiora), Leo. Croft, Tom Croft, C. Croft, F. Barker (Waikari), M. Walshaw (Christchurch), Gordon M’Donald, Marshall Hunter, Ross Coleman, D. Coleman, George May, Allan Shaw, Roy P’isher (Kaiapoi), A. Rainey (Rangiora) and Pat Roam. Sumner Bridge Party. Mrs A. J. Malley and Mrs de Villiers were hostesses at a bridge party held recently at Mrs Malley’s residence for the purpose of raising funds for the Sumner Croquet Club. Prizes were won by Mesdames Higgins and M’Lachland and Mr Clarke. Those present included:—Mesdames Brake, sen., Atkinson, A. Cheshire, C. E. Claydon, J. Clarke, T. Gough, Matthews, Bromley, Crosbie, H. Y. Widdowson, T. F. Chambers, Brooks, J. F. Menzies, M’Laughlin, Hudson, Mitchell, Higgins, Pye, Hunt, R. Burns, G. Hill, E. de Villiers, G. Jerard, A. J. Malley, T. E. Whitfield and Brake, jun., Misses Woods, R. Bain and M. Bain, Messrs K. Brake, R. Burns, J. Clarke, A. J. Malley, Johns, Chambers, C. E. Claydon, R. M’Laughlin, Higgins, Williams and H. Y. Widdowson.

Ambulance Dance A successful dance in aid of the division's uniform funds was held on Thursday night by St Matthew’s Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of the St John Ambulance Brigade and was attended by about sixty couples. Winners of the competitions were Miss E. Gill and Mr C. Cooper and Miss J. Boardman and Mr L. Genet. Mr A. Wylie was M.C., and Ron Wallis’s band supplied the music. Among those present were: Mrs T. Morresey, Misses Veronica Larsen, Joan Gill, Eva Hunt, Edna Gill, Minnie Sinclair, Ruby Turner, Dot Cowlin, Brenda Fullen, Patricia Scully, Grace Metcalf, Myra Din, Peggy Daley, Nellie Lynch, Eileen Gilmore. Muriel Adams, Ursulla Boardman. Joan Boardman, Doris Smith, Maimie Harrow, Evelyn Fullen, Sadie Fullen, Noreen Rookes, Joyce M’Gillivray, Eileen Daly, Eileen Sullivan, Beulah M’Laren, Bertha M'Laren, Madge Sullivan, J. Lester, T. Tobin, A. Wasley, A. Taylor, M. Taylor, Emily Murrow, V. Sloan, C. Healey and M. Michael. Kitchen Evening. A kitchen evening, given by Mesdames Davis and Pepper, in honour of Miss Rita Davis, who is to be married shortly, was held in the Druids’ Hall, Woolston, recently. The evening was spent in dancing and items. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss P. Bolt and Mr A. Davis. Items were given by Mrs C. Chapman and Messrs J. Davis and M’Sweeny. Mr J. Davis proposed the toast of the guest of honour, and Mr V. Pepper responded on her behalf. Mr C. White supplied the music. Miss Joyce Kolhman played extras and Mr Jack Davis was M.C. Among those present were: Mesdames M’Cree, J. Whittington, Froggatt, Zork, Edwards, J. Veiteh, W. Kohlman, Foster, C. Chapman, Davis, E. Davis, C. White, R. Yates, S. Maffey, J. Kohlman, L. W. Kohlman, Foster. Hockey, Howison, Whiteside, Gunther, T. Pepper, J. Pepper, F. liobsor., F. Kohlman, F. Pepper, H. Truman. H. Hughes, N. Davies, Misses T. Truman, Joan Hughes, I. Davis, M. Jones, M. Allen, E. Smith. Joy Pepper, Hockey. Kohlman, D. Whall, G. Whall, M. Whall. J. Wickes, C. Eastwick, Froggatt, Hampton, L. A. Fountain, M. Foster, Evelyn Wylie, D. Hockey, J. Foster, E. Spicer, J. Kohlman, J. Allen, P. Bolt, Newman, E. Bolt, Sergison, Davis, P. Hockey, I. Hockey, M. Dryden, L. Anderson, Messrs Tom Davis, R. Davis, H. J. Hughes, H. Hughes, F. J. Evans, W. Roberts, J. Davis, J. A. Veiteh, R. W. Peek, R. Roberts, M. Cookson, L. A. Day, H. East, J. E. Whiteside, V. Pepper, J. Howison, Jim Tulett, Jim Simpson, R. Hudson, T. Long, O'. E. Gunther, F.. C. Kohlman, J. Foster, Ben Froggatt, N. Foster, L. Gaskell, F. Hockey, F. C. Hobson, F. Pepper, R. Pepper, T. Pepper, C. Pepper, A. Davis and P. Allsopp. Gift Afternoon. A gift afternoon was given recently by Mrs F. Barritt and Mrs H. Vickery at the residence of Mrs Barritt, St Asaph Street, in honour of Miss Alma Sibley, whose marriage will take place shortly. The bride-elect was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Among those present were: Mesdames F. Barritt, H. Vickery, R. Adams, A. Sibley, Duckmanton, Genet, Faulkner, Kitchner, King and J. Vickery, Misses A. Sibley, S. Vickery and Master Noel Barritt. ________________