RETURNED SOLDIERS' DANCE.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18415, 23 June 1925, Page 2

RETURNED SOLDIERS' DANCE.

The R.g.A, held another of their ■ enjoyable dances at the Art Gallery on, Saturday, evening, dancing being kept up until midnight to the strains of L. Christie's famous Jazz Orchestra. Among the three hundred guests who were present were:—Mesdames , Cox, Charman, Foster, Matson, Cwtin, Poison, ]S T ash, Bampton, Southern, King, Casbolt, Hall, Collett. Smith, Cambridge Sanderson, Wilson, Guileford, Whitton, Jones, Lincoln, Willton, Misses S. Howman, V. Clegg, D. Service A. Cooke, D. Martin, K. Young, L. Martin, M. Fairbfass, E. McLaren, R. Hales, Lilton, A. Hadley, E. Blazey, N. Howman, A. Hill, R. Helston, N. Gozzard, M. Wairdell, I. Youngman, E. Collins, B. Dawson, E. Scott, Curzou, L. Biggins, E. Peddie, G. Hoar, S. Angus, M. Arnold, G. Muscharap. E. Muschamp, L. i'aylor, J. Moore, D. Fryer, I. Hegim, F. Eastwick. D. Eastwick, E. Scott, A. Meade, 0., Gallagher, H. Christie, Lent, F. Dickens, I. Catto, Ml Burrows, P. Austin, A. Robinson, G. Galey, H.Tienderson, A. Jones, E. Sealey, G. Scott, B. Glaister, I. Ross, (Jr. Cambridge, S. Irving, E. Churchill, G. Fuller, C\ B-owman, H. Hill, D. Richardson, M. Richardson, M. Clark, G. Murray, F. Osborne. M. Walton, I. Percival, R. Corbett, M. Evans, N. Lamb, H. Garner, E. Elder, M. Burford, G. Clark, T. Knitter, Campbell,.G. Ring, L. Black, I. Long, Betty Gooder, L. Hall, L. Furgesson, Messrs R. Whittington, Evans, E. Poison (M.C.), C. Faii-brass (M.C.), Richardson, Dobson,_ Charman, A. Burrell, H. Mooney, K. Bradley, H. Whittington, S. Sinclair, W. Cotton, R. Knowles, B. Kitto, D. Ramsey, S. Sampson, J. Cambridge, P. | ilafapn, E. Gallagher, A. Smith, Wil-| son, L. Jones, G. Southerwood, I. Legge, E. Paine, H. Sutton, B. Balfour, H. Davies, B. Empaon, W. Howi- I son, S. Cainsbury, E. Dcmpsey, H. Watts, G. Stanley, W. Olliver, S. Greer, B. Stewart. L. Katto, W. Simmons, G. Hazard, S. Simpson, 0. Wells, G. Orbell, Clark, C. Kobuison, A'; Kaine, W. Murray, G. White, F. Duggan, Barnard, Sutherland, 8. Passman, B. Moore, D. Sullivan, 0. Hansen, K. Fergusson, G. Coffey E Burgess, E. Stanton. Ralston.b. Woods, A. Bowcn. G. Clarkson, Helston, W. Roberts, H. Cashel, L. Mulligan, T. Harrison, JS. Moon, W Tucker, H. Molntyre, C. Wilson L. Vizier D. Mclrons, D. Collins, A. Shorty \. McTea<*ue, V. Baker, K- Cameron, 1. Worthington, L. Woods.

VALEDICTORY. Over three hundred old pupils and scholars assembled in St. Matthew's School to bid farewell to Miss Lawrence, who is severing her connexion with the St. Albans School after forty years of service. Mr G. Sey, chairman of the School Committee, presided. Mr Sey said he did not remember a better teacher than Mis 3 Lawrence. In 1883 she left. "Training College to come to St. Albans School, and she never left it during the whole of her teaching career. This was a- wonderfulrecord, and he doubted if there was such a continuous record in New Zealand. During •- that time she had mothered thousands of children, and in many cases the third generation had passed through her hands. Mv Andrews, on behalf of the Education Board, said he was pleased to be there, because of his pleasant associations with the school Miss Lawrence served for 36 years, 24 of them being as infant mistress. The Board appreciated services such as Miss Lawrence had given, and during that whole period not a single complaint regarding *lier had boon received. Many of her pupils had become eminently successful in life, not only in New Zealand, but in other parts of the. world. Their stabilised character was due to her influence, and every pupil held her in the highest respect. He wished her many yPars of happiness. Mr C. Hall, on behalf of the teaching profession, said he wished to pay tribute to one who had laboured lonsj and diligently for the old school. It was not the teaching of dry geography •»nd hard sums that counted so much, but a teacher should endeavour to train children to grow into kind women •nul fine men —worthy of the Empire to which they belong. Miss Lawrence was t'ip.t kind of teaciier. The finest tribute to Miss Lawrence was the gathering that evening. Only a teacher could judge the influence exerted on thr.t most plastic material —the child mind. As a fellow-teacher, he could truly say "well done, thou good and faithful servant." He trusted she would be spared to enjoy many years of happy retirement. Mr Mayne, a former headmaster of the school, added his testimony' to the excellent work of the retiring infant mistross. She was full of enthusiasm and keen attention to her duties. Mr T. P. Moore, in making the presentation of a wallot, congratulated Miss Lawrence, and wished her a contented retirement. Mr J. Sutherland and others spoke h\ an,appreciative strain as to the sterling qualities of the guest of honour. Miss Lawrence, in responding, thanked the people of St. Albans for their kindness. She was conscious of many faults, but she had always done her best for the school and the children. f She had spent many happy days, and met many pleasant people there. She did npt like the thought of ending her associations with the school, but she could* never forget it. She would always be eager for its prosperity, and zealous for its honour. SOCIAL AT ASHLEY BANK. On Friday evening the Ashley school--•room was filled to overflowing with the Ashley friends and wollwishers of Mr and Mrs F. W. Robertson, who have recently left this district to reside in Loiburn. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and pale yellow blossoms. Opportunity was taken during an interval to present to Mr and Mrs Robertscm a silver afternoon tea service and silver teaspoons as a mark of appreciation and esteem in which they are held by their friends in the district. .Mr R. Peach, in making the presentation, on behalf of the residents of Ashley, stated that Mr Robertson had been to the Ashley School as a boy, and had later on worked on the School Committee, while both he and Mrs liobertson had always' given a helping hand in any movement tor the good of the district, and both would be greatly missed. He concluded his remarks by .wishing the guests of the evening every success in their new home. Mr Robertson, in replying, thanked t.he residents . for their beautiful gifts. Musical honours were? then given. During the evening songs were sung by Misses Phyllis and Daphne Schmidt, recitations were given by Miss Josie Baiid,. while Messrs E. Collie and D. .Peters contributed bagpipe selections. Music for the dancing was played by Miss Eileeia Bowbyes (piano), Mr Simpson (Rangiora), and Mr Rex Sutherland (violin) (Rangiora), extras being supplied by Mr A. Beatty and Mr J. Whitham. The duties of M.C.'s were shared by Messrs A. Loffhagen, W. Morgan, and H. Schmidt. The very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

Among the many present were the following:— Mesdames' F. "W. Robertson, W. Banks, J. Whitham, Or. Peters (Sefton), Ludeman, Bailey, Beattie, Petrie, Lundy, Schmidt, G. Hoibrough, Bradshaw, Crawford, W. Stringer, L. Owen,- W. Smith (Loburn), McCrenor, J. Vette, Orchard (Sefton), lieid, D. Banks, R. Peach, Criglington, Misses Adams, Phyllis Schmidt, Criglington, Binnie (Sefton), Thelma Robertson, Frazer (Rangiora), Ruby Whitham, Daphne Schmidt, Florence Morgan, Orchard (Sefton), A. Stringer, Gladys Bradshaw, V. Steel, Eileen Bowbyes, Edna Criglington. M. Loffhagen, M. Young (Lakeside), Toilett (Sefton), L. Cox (Rangiora), Jean Criglington, May Banks, Hilda Morgan, F. Stringer, Messrs Morgan, Loffhagen (2), Young (Lakeside), H. Schmidt, P., Robertson, Petrie, Beattie, R. Peach, Lundy (4), Peters (3) (Sefton), Collie (Mt. Grey Downs), Lilley (2), Binnie (2) (Sefton), Hoibrough (2), W. Stringer, McCrenor, Wallis, Orchard (2) (Sefton)", J. "Vette, Skinner, Val'ance (2) (Mt. Grey Downs), Lane (Rangiora), Stalker (Waikuku), Reid, Simpson (Rangiora), Sutherland (Rangiora), Whithorn (3), G. Smith, Williams, Beatty, Stringer (3), Miller (Sefton), Quick (Sefton), Brown (2) (Rangiora), Dunlop (Rangiora), Heney (Rangiora), Alloway (Rangiora), R. Miller. Worsfold (Rangiora), Amor (Rangiora), Smith (2) (Ltoburn), Bailey, Claridge (Waikuku), McGowan (Sefton), Hopkins (Loburn), Manning (Rangiora), Ludeman, E. Schmidt, R. Collie. ROWING CLUB'S DANCE. The Canterbury Bowing Club held a very successful dance, the first of a ' series, at the Boathouse on Saturday evening. -~" The hall was tastefully decorated, and the floor was in splendid order for dancing. Much credit is due to the committee who carried out their duties in a very efficient manner. Marston's Orchestra supplied spirited music. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs Grundy, Mr and Mrs S. P. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs C. Clemens, Misses V. Alley, M. McTigue, Y. Smith, B. Taylor, M. Hammond, E. Fitzgeorge, Z. Searby, L Turrell, E. N. Papprill, B. Black) L. Tapper, J. Smit>, K. Tisch, K. Ayres, I. Davies, N. Baylor, C. Bell, C. Newbigen, Messrs C. Morris, L. Pickering, F. H. Brown, H. Bush, A. K. Johnston, B. R. C. Spooner, L. LeverBodge, M. Styche, C. G. Crawford, J. Styche, lan Buchanan, T. H. Williams, D." Papprill, B. A. Morgan, R. J. Hobbs, S. Long, W. Leversedge, G. Morris, C. ' E. Owen, Eric Hooper, C. J. Bell, D. Gunn, Noel Walker, Prank Godfrey, T. F. M. Gibson, F. W. M. Cowlishaw, C. -L. Bacon, and Harold Kent (secretary).