TIMARU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19139, 24 October 1927, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs G. Webster (Nelson terrace) has returned from Christcnurcn. Miss Uastrick (Christchurch) is visiting Timaru. Mrs W. Moore (Kitchener square) has returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs F. A. Mitchell (Wai-iti road) are visiting

Mrs R. L. Orbell (Park lane), returned from Dunedin on Saturday. Dr. and Mrs U. H. Ussher (Sefton street) are visiting Hanmer. Mr and Miss Lindsay and Miss Carter (Oamaru) are visiting Timaru. The Rev. S. • Hinson and Mrs Hinson ("Wai-iti road) have, returned from Christchurch Miss A. Hassell (North street) is visiting Mrs H. Eisher' (Albury). 'Mr and Mrs W. Arkle (Palmerston South), who "were staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel, returned home on Saturday. Those staving at ' the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs E. C. Doy (Hamilton), Mr J. Simpson (Dunedin), Mr C. Barling (Dunedin), Mr G. W. Spensley (Christchurch), Mr A. G; Cato (Wellington), Mr' ,G. Hartshorn (Christchurch), Mr. R. W. G. Anderson (London); Mr D. N. Anderson (Christchurch), Mr H.-E. Davison (Dunedin), and Mr J. Wark. (Dunedin). Among those staying at-the Hydro Grand Hotel are.: Mr and Mrs Leithead (Cliristchurch), and. Mr and Mrs Owin (Dunedin).

Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs'S. McFarlane (Oamaru), Miss J. McFarlane (Oamaru), Mr W. McFarlane (Oamaru), Mr J. E. Nicolls (Wellington), arid Mr A. Harding (Auckland). Those staying at; the Empire Hotel include: Mr and Mrs R; Cox (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. A. Scott (Rangiorn), Miss Glover (Dunedin), Miss McKenzie (Cnristcburch), Miss Christie (Dunedin), Mr B. >Lambert (Adelaide), Mr J. C. Anderson .(Dunedin), and Mr C. E. West (Fairlie).

LINCOLN COLLEGE SPORTS. The Canterbury Agricultural College grounds at Lincoln are always beautiful in the spring-time and they were at their best on Saturday afternoon, when the annual sports were held. The day was ideal for outdoor sports, for, although the sky was overcast, the weather was warm, with a slight breeze. Great crowds of interested spectators enjoyed the day's sport, and a number took advantage of the opportunity to inspect the fine college buildings and grounds. i Afternoon tea. was served in a large marquee erected on the lawn in front of the college,' . and the tables were gaily decorated with spring blossoms. Amongst those present were:—rMr and Mrs R. E. Alexander, Dr. and Mrs F. W. Hilgendorf, Dr. and Mrs C. Chilton, Mr and Mrs M. J. Scott, Mr and Mrs J. W. Calder, Dr. and Mrs F. 6. Gibson, Dr. and Mrs Leslie Averill, Mr and Mrs Arthur Wright, Mr and Mrs John Deans, Mr and Mrs F. Morrish, Mr and Mrs C. G. Curtis, Mr and Mrs T. "Webb, M*; and Mrs Arnaud McKellar, Rev. and Mrs Robertson, Mr and Mrs C. Newell, Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs M. J. Burns, Mrs Webb, Mrs P. J. Overton, Dr. and Mrs E. J. Cooke, Miss Adrij enne Acland, Miss Margaret Stevenson, Mrs Clayden, Miss Norah : Hoare, j Miss D.Montgomery, Miss Jean Findlay, Mrs Helmore, Mr and Mrs W.iPeryman, Mr and. Miss Pannett, Mrs M. F. Ryan, Mrs Smythe, Mjss B. Gibson, Miss Mabel Stafford, Miss N. Gibson, Mr and Mrs Lochhead, Mrs' Henderson, Mr and Gray, Miss M. hunter, Miss Ryan, Mrs G. and Miss F. Mcßean, Miss M. Alexander, Miss Chamberlain, Mr BL W. Lochhead, Mr G.-.ajid Miss.L. Stoddart, Mr, W. C. Flewellyn, Miss I. Rutherford, Miss O. Daihpier, Miss Bess Carpenter, Mr D. and Miss N, Ryan, Mrs: J. and -MW Pearson, Miss N. Morrish,-Miss Crossley., Rev.: C. L. Wilson; Mrs Stafford, Mrs Baker, Miss Kathleen Hoare, Miss Nancy Mirtsori, Miss Betty Beadel, Miss Rennie, Miss J. Seth-Smith, Miss Joan' Cooper, Mrs and Miss. Button, MissN; Salmond, Mr; and, Mrs C. S. Thomas, Miss M. Templeman, Miss B. Warren,' Miss Lochhead, Miss Barbara Clayden, Mrs Wright,- Mrs P.: V. Bailey; Mr R. Tliorpe, Miss W. . Mc Gallum, Miss M. Clowis, .Miss. M. Rose, Miss.E.Lublow, Miss J."Mitchell, Miss O.G-. McGallum, MissMarjorie Pea'rsonJ Mrs Ai Stewari>-Bower. Mr W. Dalley, Miss G. Rowell. Miss Wickenden, Miss A. 'McGallum,. Miss C. Adamson, Miss B. Overton.

- DIXIELAND: * > . '•■ ' ■ ' • ' * i ' The usual weekly dance held on Saturday evening in Dixieland, was again very well attended. Leg. Marston's Orchestra supplied the music. ' " Among the guests were: Mr and Mrs Ross-.' more Cracrbf t Wilson, Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Mr and Mrs C. E. Shaw • (Methven), Mr and Mr* G. W. Wade, Mr and Mrs 'Richards, Mr and Mrs Clarke, Mr and Mrs C. P. Smith, Mr and Mrs R. J. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Nichdlls, Mr and Mrs R. 8. Taylor (Wellington), Mr and. Mrs Fraser (New Plymouth), -Mr - and Mrs Aitcheson (Dunedin), Misses Phyllis Ower, Nancy Gibson,; Adrienne, Aclnnd, .Canny Middleton,' Ruth Humphries, Dora Warren, Jean Lee, Alice Gunn, Molly. Chapman, > Cherry .Smith, Doris Baron, Jean bishop,, Billie Strachan, Georgie Strachan, Olive Golder.'.Ngarita Partridge, Joyce Jsmieson,-Aldrjdge Carson; N. Macandrew, May Bishop, Eileen Rannie, Eve Marshall (Auckland);' Wade, Bosson, May Cardin, Mona Milton, Lillian Harris, Lillian Green, G. Francis,, Brockleburst, Beatrice Patrick, Scott, Hudson,' Betty Hobson, Owen, Dunstan, King, Gordon, .Borrell, Ngaire Hunt, McCoy, Violet Gardner, Peggy Sullivan, Mavis Campbell, Gwen Richards, Hazel Anderson, Maviß Johnston, Valerie • Brown, Eileen'Ponder, Hilda .Taylor, Gladys Walker, Irene Anderson,' May Chapman, Messrs G. Bristed, Musgrave, .Menzies,.Matt Farrell, H. Ronaldson, H. Shawj J. Lockhead, W. Matson, W. A. Taylor, K. G. Roy, ,D. Scott, Clark,-'Richards, Hall, Wilson,, Bagg, Campbell, Fisher, Moulton, Nicholson, N. Shave, Osborne, D. Knight, Holdness, L'. le Cren, O'Donnell, Everton, E. R. Satchell, J. R. Little, Riger, J. C. Wilson, Morris, Wallis, Gibson, Jenkins, .Chapman, .R. A. Anderson, W. A. C. Macdonald, C Storey, B..Anderson, A. Vizer, S. Taylor, M. "Pengelly, W. B. Harris, Hartle, E. Archbold, D. Tail,- R. J. le Cren (Greymouth), J. L. Myers, R. Milton, C. Graham, Thompson,'B. Brownies, L. G.- Osborne, I>. Harper, Captain Walker, and Roland Smith (secretary).-

ST. ALBANS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The annual sale of work in connexion with the St. Albans Presbyterian Church was opened by Mr J..W. Beahland. The Sunday School Hall and stalls were. -very tastefully decorated, the lattor being' well supplied with a splendid assortment of articles to suit the fancy of every .buyer. The stallholders were:—Plain .sewing,* 'Mrs 'Walls; fancy-work, Mrs. Todd ;--?ariety, Mrs Condie; cake, .Mrs Wrenn; sweets, senior" girls' Bible Class: plant*, Mrs Collins; kitcnen, 'Managers Committee :and. Young Men's Bible Class; refreshments, Mrs Smith; proj duce, £lrs Prince; bran tub, junior • girls' Bible class. . , ALL SPORTS CARNIVAL DANCE. A big carnival dance will be held in the Rolleston street hall to-night. .Another, big fox-trot competition will also commence. Every arrangement has been niade to ensure a very enjoyable evening. To loosen phelgni and disinfect the air passages take "Nazol." -Inhale, or take.a.few 'drops on sugar. Powerful, penetrating,' and Boothing." .60 doses is66V '■ -2

CAMBRIAN SOCIETY'S FAIR.

The Cliristchurch Cambrian Society contemplates building a hall and it was for this purpose that it organised a fair •which proved highly successful, '« the Jellicoe Hall on Saturday. Mrs. Hugh Williams was a capable secretary, and the various stallg were well patronised throughout the afternoon and evening. Short musical programmes were given at both sessions. The stallholders were: Tea room, Mesdames Hugh Williams, J. D. Wass, and Miss Bessie Williams. Toy stall—Misses E. Griffiths, Kub'y Steel, and Mavais Wright. Cake stall—Mesdames Maurice Hamber and A. Johns. Needlewo-" stall, Misses E. Carpr-' and M. A. Jo: ph. Fancy stall—Miss N. Hamber and Miss Martin. Sweets —Misses E. a- "' M. Williams. Produce —Mrs Beeves, Mr and Mrs J. Hetherington, and Mr E. Chapman. Bran tub—Mr David James and Master John James. Flower stall—Mrs Bradbury, MrS Cuddy, - r-\d I Miss Herriott. Jumble s'tall —Misßes 0. St wart, M. Davies, A. Jones, and Mr S. W. Hay. Ice-cream stall—Master Jacl Bradbury. Button] 'a stall—Miss Betty Herriott, and Dorothv Caygill. The.fair was opened by Dean Carrington. ,

BALL AT GREYMOyTH. (special to the sbbss.) GEEYMOUTH, October 22. Success crowned the efforts of all concerned in the organising work/in connexion with the Greymouth Trottinf Club's ball, which was held last, evening to mark the occasion of tho reopening of the members' stand, which was destroyed by fire about eighteen months ago. For over a week, an energetic committee of lady supporters of tho club had been making elaborate preparations to make tho ball the social event of the year. The spacious dining-room,-re-cently re-built, which accommodated the dancers, had been tastefully decorated with native greenery and shrubs. The finishing touch to the beautiful setting of West Coast shrubs was given by myriads of gay streamers, in the various colours of the owners of the chief performers competing at the Meeting, and the effect was enhanced by the brilliant electric lighting.' Supper was served in the big room upstairs, the decorations of which gave the surroundings a pretty sylvan effect which reflected great credit on the artistic tastes of the enthusiast tic ladies responsible for the. transformation; For those who did not participate in dancing there were plenty of other amusements, including cards and games, while cosy corners ,and ice-cream parlours were to be found behind arches of bush foliage in various parts of the - buliding. The members stand escaped the invasion of the flood waters . and the floor of. the ; dancing-room, which was occupied by over hundred couples, was in perfect order. 'ln the cardroom were twenty-four tables, which were patronised to full capacity, the attendance at the function totalling "nver. five hundred. Music was supplied by Everybody's Orchestra. Tho members of the Ladies Committee were Mesdames H. A. Kitchingham, who wore .black crepe, de chine relieved with white; F. Kitchingliam, heliotrope georgette; E. McDonnoll, "oyster crepe de chine; Lipdop, black crepe de chine? P. C. Heaphy, black crepe de-chine relieved with blue; P. M. Dennehy,' black '.' georgette ■ with Oriental : trimmings;. H. - D'. James, . rose* georgette; Topliss. black beaded frock; T. E, Coates,. navy georgette; W. Br Reynolds, rose crepe de chine; L. Hogg, black velvet; ■W. Scott, .black crepe de chine; Miss R. Steer,' black taffeta; Miss L. Reynolds, pink georgette; Mlbs B. Lindop, pink, georgette; Miss V. Kettle. ■ . „ ■ • _ . , Other ladies present were: Mrs B. A. Warnes,.blue taffeta; Miss B. Steer, turquoise bine taffeta; Miss. E. Lindsay, rose, taffeta; 1 Miss MflCn'ight; roso taffeta; Mrs C. Batty, pink georgette; Mrs M: Keating, rose ; georgette, with touches of gold; . Mrs W. Thomas, Black georgette; Mesdames W. Prihg, black and silver, georgette;'E. Smith, cyclamen georgette; H. Herring, saxe blue georgette; F. .Lawn, blue georgette; Carter, apricot georgette; Dodds, green georgette; W. B. Cunningham, green georgette; J. McLean, floral crepe de chine; L. McGlashan, pink taffe-ta; North, lavender goorgette .and lace; A. Baker (Hokitika), black georgette; W. Steer, rose georgette; 0. O'Neill, navy taffeta; A.- Warnes, silver lace; J. Jarden,; pink georgette; Misses O'Halloran, rose taffeta; Fogarty, lemon georgette; K. Thomas, •blue,taffeta; Anderson, white crepe de.chine; D. Daly. blue.crepe de chine; Burries, pink goorgette; Fowler, black satin; Deere, green radium lace; 'Bollj rose georgette; black lace; Skinner, green lace; Kilgour, white georgette; Garth, apricot crepe de ■ chine; Sampson, kingfisher blue taffeta; Irvine, pink marocain; .Haste, pink crepe de chine; Moore, rose georgette; Coburn, champagne taffeta;' Phelan, Oriental brocade; Prendergaßt, heliotrope marocain and lemon crepe de chine; Moredith, green charmeuse; Jones, heliotrope marocain; Eeynolds, pink georgette; Steel, black net; Addison, apricot crepe de chine; Evans,.green taffeta; Pratt,, lavender georgette; D. Mcßrearty, heliotropegeorgette; T. Burke, white georgette; W. Ryan,, .pink crepe de chine; 0. McKnight, rose and Oriental crepe de chine; Murtagh, black voire. Maloney, floral georgette; Davey, green taffeta; J. Irvine, pink . crepe de chine; M. Parfltt, green georgette. ■■ . . Among the gentlemen'present were: Messrs H. W. Kitchingham, T. E. Coates, W. H. Parfltl, J. W. Greenslade, F. A. Kitchingham, W. B. Cunningham, M. J. Keating, H. P. Jaines, J. McQuilkan, Kennedy, D. Withers, J. J. Kennerley. M. J. Fogafrty,- W. Pring, H Herring, B. Jarden, G. S. Simpson, W. E.' Eeynlbds, E. L. Kehoe, W. Hutton, C. Donald, G. Dransfield, H: Frost, L. Frost, J. Jarden, P. C. . Heaphy, L. Hogg, Kerrigan, H. Brinkman, F. M. Denneh7, G. McDonnell, A. Carroll, H. G. Carter, Topliss; C. Kettle, Steer, J. McKnight. .G. Cuneen, F. Eastgate, E. T. Robinson, Brlce, Kingsland, A. Beban, C. McKechme, and A. Smith.

MASONIC BALL AT MOUNT SOMERS. j i _____. The annual Masonic ball of Lodge Erewhon, held, in the Mount Somers Memorial Hall, on Wednesday, again proved one of -the season's moat popular evenla. The happy, manner in which Lodge members cooperated in providing for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests did much to make the ball such an outstanding success. Streamers, in the Lodge .colours (sky blue and white), suspended from circles between the main electric lights and radiating to the walls,' formed, the chief feature of the ballroom decorations. Adorning : the orchestral stago brackets of .streamers overhung large bowls of ferns and evergreens. Wor. Bro. L. AfoFarlane extended a warm welcome to the guests. Music was supplied by Daboum'a Orchestra (Ashburton), extras being provided by visiting guests. 8r0..F. W. Gifkins made an efficient M.C. . About 60 couples took part in the grand march, led off by Won Bros. L. McFarlane, S. Hood, and Mesdames McFarlane and Hood. The catering and supervision were in the. care of .Mrs FY W. Gifkins, who was ably assisted by Mesdames R. .Edgar, J. Gibb, and Miss L. Wood. Amongst those present were: Mesdames L. McFarlane, S. Hood, F. W. Gifkins, G. L. Button (Bushside), Morrow (Mayfield), Misses Rena Patterson (Christchurch), Edna' -H'unphreys (Ashburton), Evelyn -Sandry, Elsie Sewell (Mayfield),. Mesdames D. O. Sewell (Mayfield), Shimmin, Simpson, Harvey (Mavfield), L. Hicks'(Bushside), G.T. Bmith, A. T.. Smith (SpringbnTn),~J. Reveley (Alford Forest), L. Whiting (Lismore), W. J. Turton, Misses Lorna Smith (Staveley), Alma Smith (Staveley), Eleanor Smith (Hakataramea), S.. Jones (Bushside), Lorna Amos (Ashburton), Duff (Mayfield), Johnstone (Ruapuna),. Doreen Jones (Christchurch), Moffitt (Ashburton Forks), J. Green (Ashburton Forks), L. Johnstone (Sprijjgburn), Msry McFarlane (Ashburton Forks),. Dorothy ITrquhart (Ashburton Forks), Mesdames G. Burgess (Mayfield), E. J. Burgess (Mayfield), Randal] (Alford Forest), C. Uiquhart (Ashburton Forks), "Allan Lockhead (Bnecleugh),-J.-T. Wightman J. G. McFarlane (Springburo), "A. M. Hart (Alford Forest). A, Robertson (Springburn),-A. R. Andrews (Staveley), H, J. Jewell, W. J, Robertson (Acama), J. G. Copdand, Misses Cr. Morgan, _JL,. Morgan, Z. Robertson (Anama), M; Pawson (Ashhurton), M. Lamb (Ashburton Forks). B. McLaachhm (Liamore), aad Jean. Davidson.

WEDDINGS. * MORSE—PREBBLH y_ A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Ninian's Church, Riccarton, on 'Wednesday afternoon, when Wymf third daughter of Mr and Mrs J.;WvPrebble, Prebbleton, wac married, to Charles James, only son of Mr and Mrs..W. Morse' of vMeadowbank," Lagmhor, Ashburton. :The.bride,:*ho was given •away, bv her father, church to the' strains of. the , Bridal March, played bv Mrs-C. H. Potter, sister of the bride The officiating minister was the Kev. J. D. Webster. The bride wore a becoming frock. <?t cream georgette over blush pink crepe de chine, while distinction added to the gown bv a yoke and hem ot scalloped lace. Her embroideredrT®" fell from a coronet of lace arid orange blossom, and she wore' a string or pearls,' the gift of the liridegroom. Her bouquet was of pale pink and .white' freezias, tulips and lily'of the valley; The attendant bridesmaid was Miss Doris Potter, niece of the bride. Her, attractive frock of apple .green; georgette was ruched at the shoulders vand waist and trimmed with a large pink posy. at the shoulder. She wore; a becoming white silk straw hat trimmed with ribbon, to match her frock, -and, she carried a bouquet of pale pmk,and white flowers, v Mr Gordon Streete, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Prebble entertained a large gathering of relatives and friends at a pleasant reception in St. Ninian's Church sohbol room. The hostess wore asmart-black silk marocain dress, brocaded, silk coat, and,black:satin hat.- She -also wore a black fox fnr. Mrs Morse, the bridegroom's mother, wore a beautiful grey silk marocain gown with hat and fur to match. The usual toasts were honoured, interspersed with a; recitation by Miss A. Prebble, a pianoforte solo by Miss Alison Stephens, and songs by Mr Leonard Prebble. The. bride's travelling su£b was # of powder blue marocainwith; a rose beijte front and knife pleated skirt front. She wore a blue silk straw hat trimmed with velvet ribbon and flowers to tone with the dress and she carried a navy blue tailored coat and golden fox fur.

PARTY AT REDCLIFFS. A most enjoyable progressive 600 evening was held on Thursday evening at the residence of" Mr and Mrs' J>. Coleman, Redcliffs in aid of the cake stall at the forthcoming Bowling and Croquet Club's fete. The prizes were won by Mrs J. S. Hines and Mr F. Wing, Mrs Edmonds ■ and Mr A; F. Graham. After the card tournament supper was -served, and the following rendered musical and elocutionary items: —Misses M. Richardson and J. Coleman, Messrs S. H: Thomas arid r A. TutiU. • •'■„, -Amongst those present were:—=Mr and Mrs A Tutill, Mr and Mrs S. H. Thomas, Mr and Mrs A. Wing, Mr and Mrs W. S. Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Franklin, Mr and Mrs R. Simpson, Mr and Mrs R. Williams, Mr and Mrs A. Shand, Mr and Mrs C. Welsford, Mr and Mrs W. F. Harrison, Mr and Mrs A. F. Graham, Mr and Mrs J. - Richardson, Mr and Mrs D. Coleman, Mesdames W. H. Woods, F. Truscott, Donkin, Newburv, Edmonds, J S. Hines, Tippett, Swairawn, Sutherland, Misses Shepard, R. Russell, M. Richardson, J. Colernan, Me&sjs F. Strong, A. Senior, C. Truscott, and F. Wing.