TIMARU NEWS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19180, 10 December 1927, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Standish (Orbell street) are visiting Christchurch. Mrs R. B. Bell (Wai-jti road) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs R E. Hall (Christchurch) is thecutest of Mrs W. Pea (Elizabeth street) Mrs and Miss Hight (Christchurch) who were visiting Timaru, left tor Dunedin yesterday. Recent arrivals at the Grosyenor Hotel include: Dr. A. W. Izard Wellington), Messrs J. D. Harper (Wellington), D. E. Cooper (Wellington), A F Turnbull (Wellington), H. Brown (Wellington), J. Noonan (Dunedin), D M. Anderson (Christchurch), I. G. Saville (Fairlie), and J. Allan McVicar (Wellington). Recent arrivals at the Hydro Grand Hotel include: Messrs T. H. E. Chester (Christchurch), S. R. Cowley (Christchurch), W. R. Souter (Dunedin) and A. J. Souter (Mosgiel). Eecent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include Dr. and Mrs T. (Christchurch), Messrs J. McCleary (Christchurch), A. E. Wells (Dunedin), J. Henderson (Christchurch), E. R. Jenkins (Wellington), R. Eraser (Wellington), E. S. Milner (Christchurch), E. W. Edwards (Christchurch), L. P. Miller (Wellington), A. E. Spence (Dunedin). and G. V. Bennett (Christ-* church). Recent arrivals at the Empire Hotel include Mr and Mrs C. R. Hancock (Christchurch), Messrs C. K. Rogan (Christchurch), W.' Drake (Christchurch), W. M. McLean (Christchurch), J. Dixon (Christchurch), J. C. Anderson (Dunedin), W. Walker (Auckland), A. C. Henderson (Christchurch), T. A. Barrow (Wellington), A. E. McKinnon (Wellington), G. Tucker (Auckland), and Captain L. P. Fox (Auckland). VICTORIA LEAGUE.

MRS CHILTON HONOURED. The Chrjstchurch branch of the Victoria League was formed in 1910, and one of the foundation members of the committee was Mrs Charles Chilton. From that day, seventeen years ago, until to-day, Mrs Chilton has been a tower of strength, Eiffel-high, to the League, and for the last few years she has most efficiently filled the important position of honorary secretary. Now the time is approaching when she must sever her connexion with the League, and last night, to do her honour, the members assembled in full force at the Jellicoe Hall, where she and Dr. Chilton were entertained at a farewell gathering. The stage was beautifully decorated for the occasion with delphiniums, arum lilies, giant single peonies, and lovely poppies, treasures from Lady Rhodes a garden at Otahuna. The guests were received by Mrs Deans, president of the League, who presented Mrs Chilton, on her arrival, with a beautiful bouquet. His Worship the Mayor, Mr J. K. Archer, who, in company with Mrs Deans and Dr. and Mrs Chilton occupied a seat on the platform, said that it was difficult to speak truthfully of Mrs Chilton's work as a citizen without appearing to exaggerate. By her wonderful gift of leadership and her splendid personality, she had done invaluable work, not only for the Victoria League, but for the Y.M.C.A. and St. Andrew's Church, and many ot his listeners would remember that during the war she had, within two hours of the first meeting, organised a band of women workers, whose work for the soldiers was too well known to need explanation. Dr. and Mrs Chilton would take with them to Nelson the good wishes of the Christchurch publicMrs Deans, in a charming little speech, spoke appreciatively of the work done for the Victoria League by Mrt Chilton, of whom she felt she coiild speak authoritatively, as she had been associated with the guest of honour, not only in the Victoria League, but in the 'interests of St. Andrew's Church, where they had been fellowworkers for twenty-five years. On behalf of the League, she presented Mrs Chilton with a handsome handbag and Dr. Chilton with a silver inkstand.

Mrs Chilton, on rising to reply, was received with prolonged applause. In returning thanks she made a clever, witty speech, which only partly hid her deep emotion. She had not, she said,. realised how deeply her roots had penetrated into Christchurch soil until she attempted to lift them. After briefly reviewing the year's activities, she read a letter from Miss Drayton, secretary of the Victoria League in London, returning thanks for a donation towards tho headquarters fund in London, and one from Mrs Amery, thanking the League for hospitality extended during her brief visit to Christchurch. Mrs Chilton also handed over to tlfc executive a framed photograph of the officers of tho 4th Battalion, which the brigade had presented to the League in appreciation of its help during the Military Pageant. A welcome was also extended by Mrs Deans and Mr Archer to Mrs W. S. Bean, who recently returned from a trip to England. A varied musical programme, arranged by Mrs Wilding and Dr. T. L. Crooke, was greatly enjoyed. The performers were: Mrs R. J. Loughnan, Miss Christian, and Dr. P. Stanley Foster, all of whom sang delightfully. Mrs Wilding and Dr. Crooke, who played a pianoforte duet, and Dr. Crooke was enthusiastically recalled for his piano solo, the concluding item of the programme. The serving of supper concluded a very pleasant gathering.

MRS AMERY.

ARRIVAL IN CHRISTCHURCH. Mrs Amery, wife of the Right Hon. L. •S. Amery, Secretary of State for the Dominions, arrived from Timaru last night by the second express. Mrs Amery thoroughly enjoyed her stay at the Hermitage, Mount Cook; her only regret was that it was nofc longer. Not being a climber, Mrs Amery found a great deal of pleasure in tho excursions to places of interest in the vicinity of the Hermitage. All going well Mrs Amery hypes to join Mr Amery to-morrow at Waiho. She leaves by the Arthur's Pass express for the West Coast to-day. Mr Amery and the guides, Peter and David Graham, left the Malte Brun Hut yesterday morning > at 2 o'clock in fine weather for their journey to Waiho. If conditions _ were favourable Mr Amery intended climbing The Minarets. The party intended spending the night at the Defiance Hut.

TENNIS MATCH AT ELMWOOD. Thursday afternoon was very pleasant for tennis and a very keenly contested match was played between the lady members of the Sumner and Elmwood Clubs and resulted in a win for Sumner by four games. The Sumner players were Mesdames Cowan, Williams, V. E. Hamilton, Barlow, Misses Maxtin, Edna Hislop, Lyndall Partridge, and Peggy Dean, and .Elmwood was represented by Mesdames C. L, Hardie, S. E. Miuty, G. G. Denniston. N. E. Tin gey, and Norrie, Misses Effie Travere, Lesley Hargrcaves, and Doris Webb.

WEDDINGS.

CLARKE—JACKMAN. St. Matthew's Church, St. Albans, was the scone of a wedding on Wednesday, when Mercia Parkes, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jackman, was married to James Henrj, elder son of Mr and Mrs Henry Clarke, Canon Saples Hamilton was the officiating clergyman, and Mrs A. Jones pressed at the organ. The churchy prettily decorated with white blue, Lauvef and pink flowers by asters and friends of the bride. The bride, who was gwen away bj her father, wore a charming frock ot ivorv georgette with silver ace fashioned on'straight lines, .lac iroct opened down the front showing a panel of silver laoe, and was finished at tne low waist with a diamante trimming. The skirt was draped with picot edged handkerchief panels finished with silver motifs at the low waist and tell below the hem of the frock. Her long tight fitting pointed sleeves were nmsneil with silver motifs at the wrists. A daintily embroidered tulle veil made in moh cap fashion with wreath of orange blossom hung in graceful folds below the frock. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, carnations, and sweet peas. ~. ' , T • ■ Mis Eileen Jackman, Miss Vergmia Clarke, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Athue Jackman attended the bride. Miss Eileen Jackman wore a dainty frock of turquoise blue georgette, with skirt, opening at the front, showing a panel of beige silk lace. The scalloped skirt was edged with three rows of baby picot-edged georgette frills. Hand-made posies at the shoulder and waistline completed a pretty frock. Miss Virginia Clarke wore a sweet shade of crocus mauve georgette frock. Her scalloped skirt edged with, three rows of baby picot-edged frills opening at the front showed an accoidion panel. -Hand-made posies completed the frock. 'Miss Ethno Jackman wore a delicate pink frock of georgette. Her scalloped skirt edged with three rows of picot-edged frills opened at

the front showing an accordion-pleated panel. Hand-made posies were worn at the waist and shoulder. The bridesmaids wore beige crinoline hats trimmed with rißbou velvet to with their frocks. They carried posies of blue, mauve, and pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Sluis as best man, and Mr C. JC. Jackman and Mr B. Sluis as groomsmen.

After the ceremony the reception was hold at the Winter Garden, when Mrs J. Jackman received, her guests wearing a model gown of navy and beigo crepe de chine with scarf to tone. Her hat was of mulberry tonings relieved with ospreys. Mrs Henry Clarke wore a black crepe <le chine marocain frock with touches of white, and black and white hat to tone.

L.iter Mr and Mrs Clarke left for their wedding tour, the bride wearing a smart cornflower blue crepe de chine jumper suit relieved with lighter blue lizard skin crepe de chine. Her hat was a chrysanthemum straw with touches of blue, and she wore a fitch fur.

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