AN INTERESTING VISITOR

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22504, 12 September 1938, Page 2

AN INTERESTING VISITOR

MRS ALEXANDER FINDLAY

Mrs Findlay, wife of Professor Alexander Findlay, of the University of Aberdeen, will arrive in Christchurch from Dunedin with her husband, this week. She is an Englishwoman and comes of the de Rougement family, her great-grandfather having been a Huguenot. Family history she finds most fascinating and regrets that the Scots are beginning to lose interest in this study. “They are not as clanny as they used to be, she says. , Some years ago Professor and Mrs Findlay had their home in Aberystwyth, Wales, where the _ Professor numbered among his pupils at the university one with whom he renewed acquaintance last week. Miss BlacKmore, headmistress of St. Hilda s School, Dunedin. His main interest, apart from academic work, is chamber music, and he is president of one flourishing society which encourages outside artists to visit Aberdeen. Mrs Findlay says that in Aberdeen the University Women’s Club meets about four times a year. Its activities include excursions to Scottish castles and churches, the well-informed librarian acting as guide. A feature of the year’s programme is the party given by the club for the students. At present plans are being prepared for the entertainment of the members ot the British Medical Association, which will visit Aberdeen next year. The kilt, she says, is being revived in Scotland, both in the country and in the ballroom.

ANNUAL DANCE

NEW BRIGHTON GIRL GUIDES

A most enjoyable time was spent by guests who attended the annual dance of the New Brighton Girl Guides held in the Peace Memorial Hall, North Beach, on Saturday evening, The success of the entertainment was largely due to the efforts of the organising committee, which comprised the Mayoress and patroness, (Mrs E. L. Smith), Mesdames M. Napper (president), R. Smith, J. Bellamy, Aitken, R. Parker, J. H. Coddington, A. Branch, A. E. Nesbitt, Jones, and G. Stokell. Mrs Craig’s dance band played the music, and Mr K. Bisman played extras. The winners of a lucky spot dance were Miss Eileerj le Page and partner. Mr R. Parker was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mesdames Hiram Hunter, A. Berwick, E. Hughes, J. H. Coddington, C. J. Martin, R. Parker. S. Bargrove. M. Napper, D Maclure, G. Stokell, Misses Marion Parker, Betty Coddington, Beryl Napper, A. Quaid, P. Maclure, Delsie Melhuish. Rose Yateman, Edna Melhuish, N. Hulston, Joyce Holland, I. Reid, K. Holland, G. Righton, B. Dean, Una Light, Phyllis -Norrie, Peggy Moylan, Eileen Coey, Dorothy Maclure, C. Duggan, Betty Young, Myrtle Jones, Kathleen Price, Gwen O’Neill, A, Berwick, Loraine Branch, Tessa Smith, Nan’oy de la Mare, Peggy Napper, C. Ducksburg, Joan Napper, Dorothy Handley, Jean Rich, Nan Washer, Vera Cotter, Ursula Amos, Betty Palmer, Edna Thompson, and Eileen le Page.

COMENG-OF-AGE PARTIES

Mr and Mrs L. J. Capill (Kaiapoi) entertained a number of friends in the Foresters’ Hall, Kaiapoi, on Friday evening in honour of the twentyfirst birthday anniversary of their daughter, Emily. Music for dancing was supplied by Mr A. O. Eyles. A novelty dance was won by Miss P. Wakelin and Mr I. Inglefield, and a competition by Mr J. Capill. , ... Musical items were given by Miss Dawn Stark and Mr G. Campbell. Those present included Mr and Mrs L J Capill, Mr and Mrs J. Cattermole, Mr and Mrs C. Saxon, Mr and Mrs F Neale, Mr and Mrs M. Mealings, Mr and Mrs J. Fitzsimmons, Mr and Mrs R. Ellmers, Mr and Mrs A. O. Eyles, Mr and Mrs A. E. Cattermole : Mesdames A. Roberts and G. Blackburn, Misses D. Stark, D. Tavendale, E. Clark, M. Bennett, O. Pearce, E. Brown, G. Stone, G. Memo, R. Sambrook. J. Hall, K. Stark, E, Fitzgerald. A. Murfitt, B. Rudkin, J. Lennox, E. Williamson, R. Livingstone, P. Wakefield, and C, Inglefield.

To celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter, Mary, Mr and Mrs F. T. Ager (Rangiora) held a successful dance in the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s rooms on Saturday night. The staff of the Rangiora branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association,- of which Mr Ager is manager, were also entertained at the dance. About 200 guests were present, among the visitors being many from Christchurch, including Mr W. Machin, general manager of the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Association. Miss Ager was presented with a crystal reading lamp by Mr J. Hargreaves from the staff. During the evening the opportunity was taken by Mr Ager to present a dinner service and electric jug to Miss L. Brady, who has resigned from the staff after nine and a half years’ service to the association. . , , , Dance music was played by Miss Brady’s orchestra, and Mr R. Thwaites was master of ceremonies. Several instrumental items were given by Messrs R. and L. Thwaites, and songs were sung by Messrs C. Bell and R. Bullock. Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. T. Ager, Mr and Mrs H. J. Butler, Mr and Mrs William Butcher, Mr and Mrs R. H. Clark, Mesdames James Stevenson, Dalziel, M. Procter, J. Stanton, A. Scott, L. G. Coates, J. Hargreaves, R. Thwaites, C. E. Bell, Misses A. Nilsson (Waiau, Hawke’s Bay), B. Boyd, Mary Ager, Rhona Rudkin, Joyce Harris, Jean Hatherley, Neroli Jarman, S. Jarman, Joan Hewton, June Edbrook, N. Stevenson, Helen Dalzell, Joy Smith, Elsie Hargreaves, Moira Matthews, Helen Macintosh, Trixie Hueston, Nancy Milne, Betty Purchas, H. Wiltshire, B. Newton, V. Scott, N. O’Brien, E. Brodie, M. Jamieson, R. Gasson L, Nelnes, M. Stanton, B. Crawford, J, Devlin, F. Dick, D. Bennett, E. Boden, J. Henderson, M. Trollope, N, Baillie, and D. Brady.