THE SOCIAL ROUND.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20330, 13 June 1934, Page 9

THE SOCIAL ROUND.

Gatherings Held in Town and Country. DANCE AT PREBBLETOty. A successful dance was held in the Public Hall at Prebbleton on Saturday evening when the organising body was the Hornby League Football Club. Music was supplied by Kinsman’s orchestra and extras were played by Miss Rita Kenworthy. Novelty danc?s were also arranged and card competitions were won by Mrs T. Smith, Mrs A. Birch, Mr C. O'Malley and Mr W. Downey. Mr J. Stewart was M.C. Those present included: Mr and Airs J. T. Gallagher. Mr and Mrs L. A. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs IT. Goodwin, Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. Birch, Mr arid Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs G. Rutherford. Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Mr and Mrs C. Hands. Mr and Mrs E. Walker, Mr and Mrs R. Lodge, Mr and Mrs L. Harris; Mesdames J. MClintock and J. Giles; Misses Elsie Gallagher, Bertha Hartnell. Rita Ken worthy. Irene M’Garry, Jean Warren, Joyce Kolkman, Margaret Barr. Shirley Hancox, Emmie Gallagher, Rita Ringdahl, Mavis Smith. Veronica Sloan. Thelma M’Garry. Violet Kolkman, Maeda Crew, Glad vs Baker and Pat Sloan; Messrs A. Wood, J. Hill. P. Dobby, D. Warren, .T. Hancox, 'J. Thomas, F. Gallagher, L. Gallagher, C. Watson. J. Airey, James Airey, G. Urry. J. Deyell, C. Stuart, J. Stuart, E. Prebble, G. Gallagher, W. Dunn. C. Burt. R. Bell. J. Fahey, G. Ward. H. Walker, G. Walker, R. Smith. R. Carpenter, T. Rogers, W. Millar, W. Bell, J. Barr. D. Barr, M. Gilbert, C. M’Garry, G. Watkins and J. Bennett. Surprise Party. A pleasant evening was spent recently when a party of young people paid a surprise visit to the home of Mr and Mrs Megowan, Bamford Street, Woolston, to celebrate the birthday of their younger daughter, Joyce. The evening was spent in games, music and competitions. Those present included: Misses J. Megowan, C. Megowan, N.{ .Teal. M. Robinson, J. Thomas, D. Taylor, M. Pickles. X. Pickles, J. Smith. B. Crocker, R. Suckling and E. Higgins, Messrs R. Sedman, S. Hall, C. Hall, W. Falkingham. K. Legge, R. Legge, C. Legge, J. Ellison, R. Elliott, J. Ansell, N. James, H. Blackburn, L. Rouse and G. Brand. Gift Evenings at Kaiapoi. Miss C. Miles and Mr C. Griffin were the guests of honour at a kitchen evening at Miss Miles's home at Kaiapoi recently. The evening was spent in games, dancing and competitions. The music was supplied by Miss Taplin. Competitions were won by Miss Taplin and Messrs C. Griffin and V. Batchelor. Among those present were: Dir. and Mrs M. Miles. Mr and Mrs G. Davy, Mr and Mrs M’Partlin and Mrs J. Robb. Misses Batchelor, C. Miles, E. Miles, F. Miles. S. Taplin, D. Watkins, A. Seeker, D. Simpson, L. Elmers and K. Robb, Messrs C. Griffin, H. Miles, C. Miles and V. Batchelor. A second party for Miss Miles and Mr Griffin in the form of a gift evening was held at the residence of Miami Mrs R. Hide. Competitions were won by Misses C. Miles and P. Griffiths and Messrs V. Spiller, H. Robb and W. Gorden. The guests of honour were presented by. Mr Hide with a number of useful and varied gifts. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Hide, Mesdames Griffin, H. Spiller, Capil and C. Chins. Misses P. Hide, C. Miles. E. Miles, F. Miles, H. Griffin, J. Griffin. 1. Griffin, P. Griffith. E. Capil and D. Dunlop. Messrs Clem Griffin. E. Griffin, V. Spiller, H. Robb. L. Griffin, Cecil Griffin. G. Kirkpatrick, XV. Gorden, A. Grey, J. Capil and J. Branch. Variety Evening.

Miss Jean Rennie was hostess at an enjoyable variety evening held in the Selwyn Street Kindergarten recently in honour of Miss Edie Dowsett's approaching marriage. The bride-to-be received many gifts. Mr G. E. Patterson was M.C.

Among those present were:—MesTames J. Rennie, A. Rait, W. Hartigan. C. 14 Cook, G. Graham, P. J. Forrester, 11. J. Bastian. E. Sibley, S. Reeves, F. Riacii, L>. W. Patterson: Misses B. Cox, Hilda Johns, Patricia Hartigan, Myrtle Weir, C. V. R. Winter, A. Montcroft, Audrey Witle. Ella Nankivell, Isabel Seekers, Betty Tyson, Iris Harper, Thelma Whisker, Bella Peddic, Lilly Reillv, Elvia Patterson, Lily Whisker, Eva Whisker, Pat Harris, Gladys Wuodham, Winnie Woodham, Jean Rennie and Iris Pitman; Messrs J. Rennie, A. Rait, \V. Hartigan, C. R. Cook, G. Granam, P. 1 Forrester. D. W. Patterson. E. Sibicv, H. J. Bastian, S. Reeves, H. Itiachy L. Hartigan, S. Ellis, J. Doody, D. Viughan.

G. Graham, G. Vaughan. H. Giles, A Craifo, D. Smith, A. Kenard. H. Whisker W. Bloomfield. R. Young. A. Devon Phillip Whisker, J. Riley and D. Stan-

His Lordship Bishop West-Watson will preside at the Melanesian and North China Missionary Market which will be opened by Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson to-morrow afternoon in the Men vale Parish Hall. A large-variety of goods will be offered for sale at very low prices, and afternoon tea and supper will be under the supervision of helpers from St Luke's parish. Major Robinson will exhibit the Melanesian moving film at intervals during the afternoon and evening. Native dances and games will be contributed by the pupils of Te Waipounamu, whilst Miss Beryl Steven will speak in connection with her work in China.