TIMARU NEWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22511, 20 September 1938, Page 2

TIMARU NEWS

DANCE AT BALCAIRN

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Misses Amy and May Oliver (Surrey Downs. Pleasant Point) have left England on their return to the Dominion.

Mr and Mrs E. A. Kerr ("Belmont," Cave), who have been visiting Timaru, returned home during the week-end. Mrs Massey (Sumner) is staying with her sister, -Mrs G. Hart, Wai-iti road'. Mrs W. D. Campbell and Miss Margaret Campbell (Wai-iti road) left on Saturday to visit Wellington. Mrs.J. Temple (Highfield)) has returned from a visit to Mrs R. B. Temple, Cattle Valley. Miss Daisy Sharp (Wai-iti road) has left England on her return voyage to New Zealand. ' Mr and Mrs R. Stout have removed to Fairview road. To assist in spreading knowledge of the Pan-Pacific Women's Association in South* Canterbury a committee has been set up in Timaru, with the following officers:—President, Mrs W. G. i Tweedy; deputy-president, Mrs D. S. Kemshed; secretary, Miss Tizard. Mrs and Miss Compton, who were the guests of Mrs W. A. Fleming (Selwyn street), have left on their return to Wellington; Mrs Purcell Hiinter-Weston ("Hunterslea," Albury) spent the .week-end with her mother, Mrs W. J. Taylor, Selwyn street. . "-.• , Mrs G. L. Almond (Nelson terrace) left yesterday for Wellington. Miss Islip, who was staying with Miss Adams (Sealy street), has returned to Christchurch. Mrs C. 'Kerr (Rata Peaks), who was the guest of Miss Loo Cartwright (Orbell street), has returned home. Mrs Neilson (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs R. W. Simpson, Grey Miss June Orbell (Park lane) is visiting Christchurch. BLENHEIM NEWS

Bowls of hyacinths decorated the reception room of the Marlborough Women's Club when the members of the bridge circle held an enjoyable party. * „ Those present were Mesdames B. Clouston, G. K. Stocker, W. de Castro, C. O. T. Rutherford, L. C. Chaytor, B. Green, J Stevenson, Colin Macdonald,' W. T. Churchward, J. G. Bacon, A. A. Edwards, Misses M. Bell, and A. Neville. " ... ,_' Mrs J. Balfour ("Vernon") has returned from a trip to Singapore. Mrs T. Renwick ("Dumgree") is visiting Wellington. Mrs W. R. Allen has returned from a visit to Wellington, Miss Ngaire Taylor has left for Singapore, where her marriage to Mr Alan Griffin will take place. Mrs H. E. Burden is visiting her sister Mrs R. Noble-Adams, Picton.

There was a large attendance at the Balcairn Hall, when the Balcairn Basketball Club held its annual dance Music was supplied by Fritz Seymour s orchestra with extras by Messrs E. Smith and L. Thomas _<Broomfield) Messrs K. and J. Smith were masters of ceremonies. Novelty dances were won by Mr'K. Langford and partner. Mr A. Rowney and partner, and Mr- T. Stanley and partner. Among those present were Mesdames H. Lang. J. Smith, W. Ellis. L. Lilley, J. Johnston. C. Smith. C. Ashworth, T. Barton. F. Wilson, E. Leathan, J. Smith, W. Rickerby, M. Dermott, E. Smith, Misses K. Petrie, E. Timms, F. Dron, M. McLaughlin, M. Laredo, B. Drori, R. Thomas, B. RoUinson, R. Wills, E. James, M. Hendry, M. Sarich, A. McLean, I. Rowney, L. Kidd. J. Lambie, D. Kidd, B. Sarich, J. Lang, G. Brown, R. Stringer, M. Lang, M. Ellis, J. Joyce, R. Thomas. J. Ashworth. M. Johnston, J. Ellis. M. Cooper, R. Smith, Z. Beattie, A. Dalzell, N. Scott, M. Sarich, and E. Seed.

Thirty women .were at Cambridge this month talking to the British Association on 10 different sections of science. Nine of the women spoke or botany and zoology, and seven on anthropology. When Sir Arthur Keith, England's leading anthropologist, delivered his lecture on "The Middle Palaeolithic" he was assisted by Miss D. A. E. Garrod, while Miss Caton-Thompson told of her expedition to South Arabia, Miss W. Lamb spoke on the excavations in prehistoric Anatolia, and Miss E..W. Gardner on "South Arabian Palaeoliths." Mathematics and physics were also subjects for lectures by. women at the conference.' Dr. Olga Taussky spoke on "Differential Equations and Hyper-Complex Systems."

FANCY DRESS PARTY GATHERING AT SEFTON

A most enjoyable fancy dress dance for children and adults was organised by the Sefton School committee and,held in the Public Hall. The fancy costumes were " judged t>y Mr and Mrs Cook (Amberley), and the prize winners were:—Edna Johnson (Cossack Girl). B. Cameron (Cowboy), Owen Ritchie (Blacksmith), K. Batchelor (Nurse Girl), Russell'Batchelor (Indian), Helen Ritchie (Pompadour), Phyllis Petrie (Hiker), Gerald Lynskey (Jockey), Mary Binnie (Bridesmaid). Mrs L. McGowan (Early Victorian), Mr G. Taylor Lady), Mrs W. Chambers (Little Miss Muffet). Miss A. McNally (Japanese Lady), Miss R. Stringer < Sailor). Miller's" dance band supplied the music. Amongst those present were Mesdames Cook (Amberley), F. J. Tempero. J. K. Cameron. J. Tinnock, J. Quick, D. Binnie, M. May. W. Chambers, J. Hanna, T. Hanna, L. McGowan, F. .Wilson. C. D. Petrie P. Topp. S. Wilson. G. James, L. Morris, N. Ritchie. F- James, J. Lilly, JDemmocks. W. Chambers, D. Wilson. M. Collins, J. Smith, W. L. Scott, W. Dermott. A. McNally, F. McGowan. J. Maguire, W. Hayes, V. Lynskey, J. Binnie. J. Johnson, W. Mehrtens. G. Wilson, G. Pawsey, A. Fussell, M. Henderson, C. Batchelor, C. Ashworth, F. Allington. Misses T. Eldridge, and M. Carmichael. Children in fancy dress included Valmai Maguire (Pierrot), Mary Binnie (Bridesmaid), Alda McNally? (Japanese), Joan Binnie (Snow White). Allan Tinnock (Owl), Gerald Lynskey (Jockey), Owen Ritchie (Blacksmith). Helen Ritchie (Pompadour), Elva James (Bride), Ngarie James (Bridegroom), Joan Demmocks (Balloon Girl). Donna Whitford (Pink Rose), Bruce Tinnock ("PoliBor'), John Barton (Drummer), Harold Allington (Sailor), M. Peach (Nose), M. WUson (Mad Hatter). R. McNally (Danger Signal), M.-Anderson (Chinese). Bill Cameron (Cowboy), Melva Fussell (Spanish Girl). Veda Todhunter (Miss 1938), Npla Quick (Miss 1860), Jean Cameron (Red Riding Hood). J. Wilson (Policeman), L. Henderson (Princess), Norman Demmocks (Sefton. Flour). Maureen Morris (Bell Boy), Aileen Lynskey (Daffodil). Marie Peach (Judge), Jean Lewis (Red Riding Hood), Allan Binnie (Swagger), C. McGowan (Indian). Audrey Quick (Shamrock), J. and B. Peach (Dutch Boys), Margaret Binnie (Gipsy), Edna WUson (Dutch Boy), Laurie Morris (Negro); Russell Batchelor (Indian), Noni WUson (Alice Blue Gown). Aubrey Chambers (Cowboy), Jean Collins (Little Old Lady), D. Epplett (Magpie). Edna Johnson (Russian Girl), Gordon Chambers (Mouse), Phyllis Petrie (Hiker), James WUson (Pirate). Elsie Wilson (Dutch Girl), Dorothy Hanna (Pierrot), Trevor Petrie (Negro), Audrey Pain, Rae Stringer tSaUor). L. Wheeler, D. Fusi sell. N. Scott, J. Ashworth. M. Stringer, K. Wyllie, J. WyUie, L. Mehrtens. O. Cross, P. Jamleson. R. Wills. B. RoUinson, N. | Henderson, L. Demmocks, J. Grefg, J. I McAlpine, D. Brae, D. James, M. James; and Dulcie James.

ANNUAL BALL

LINCOLN FOOTBALL CLUB

Many visitors from neighbouring districts attended V. the Lincoln Football Club's annual bail which was held in the Lincoln Public Hall.

The hall was effectively decorated'with; spring flowers. Music for dancing . was; supplied by Ashby's band,; ' and. Miss Thecla Riordah assisted with extras. Mr J. Greaves was master .of .-ceremonies...

Monte Carlo dances were won by Mr; land Mrs Thomas Smith (Prebbleton), and Miss Pauline Ealam and Mr-A. Johnston. A competition was won ; by Mr Michael Ryan. ' - ' • The Prebbleton, Waihora, Irwell, Southbridge, Leeston, and Lincoln, College football clubs were represented,. The guests included Mesdames W. Hopley (Rangiora). J. Bennett, T. Smith, (Prebbleton). O. Hartley, J. CUfford, Studholme (TaiiTapu), Bearman, Carr (Greenpark), Misses Dulcie Mbir,-Thecla Riordan (Springston), Noeline Ford, Norma Peryman, Hilda Rickerby, Mary Rickerby (Doyleston), Muriel Mounce, Irene Woods, Jean Robinson, Freda Robinson, Jessie Wood (Tai Tapu), Audrey and Dawn Hartley, Leah Drayton (Templeton), Rene Gallagher, Pauline Ealham . (Hornby), Margaret Turner, Jean Reid •■. (Leeston); Mary Studholme, Myra Payne, Molly Suckling (Tai Tapu), 'Linda Anderson, Florence Luxton, Pearl Guilford, Elizabeth Anderson, Florence Warren (Prebbleton), Betty Thomas, Joan Thomas (Hornby), Hazel Birch, Audrey Johnston, Eileen Marnell, Margaret Marnell, Mary Gardiner, Alice Thomas, Anne Hopley (Rangiora), Marjory Everest, Alice Burrows (Kaituna), Mona Cunneen, Lexie Watson (Templeton),- and Daisy Claydon (Christchurch).

MOTHERS' UNION AT

DARFIELD

Mrs H. Reed presided at the monthly meeting of the Darfleld branch of the Mothers' Union. It was announced that the annual egg collection for St. Saviour's Orphanages would take place next month. Mrs H. Reed read a paper on the education of children.