ANNUAL DANCE

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22513, 22 September 1938, Page 2

ANNUAL DANCE

WINTER GARDEN STAFF

ENTERTAINS

AN ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME

Experts in arranging and catering for the staff dances of other firms, the, staff of the Winter Garden had the pleasure of entertaining their own friends at their second annual dance, held last evening at the Winter Garden. Staff members have had every opportunity for discovering the secret of successful organising, and at their dance last evening they had overlooked no detail that might give pleasure to their guests or add to their comfort.

Beautiful floral sprays were presented to the women guests of honour, and sweets, cigarettes, and numerous novelties were distributed. Colourful, balloons were suspended above the dancers in the ballroom, and bowls and vases of daffodils and other spring flowers brightened the tables and lounge. , . „ , A “Nautical Novelty” ballet, given by several staff members, who had been trained by Miss Bessie McDonald, was an outstanding feature of the evening’s programme, and exhibition dances were given by Mr T. McGregor. Music was supplied by the • BaileyMarston and Jack Maytmry’s orchesMembers of the capable organising committee were Miss Kay Jackson (secretary), Mesdames M. Hyland, F. Robinson, J. Pygall, I. Parker I. Chaston, L. Reeves. B. Miller, W. Lee, L Fairweather, L. Webley, T. Thompson, Misses Mary Jackson, Mary Armstrong, Messrs J. Clydesdale, F._ Harding, R. Collingwood. and W. Willis. The guests of honour were the Mavor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. M Macfarlane), Mr and Mrs E. A. Rattray. Mrs J. L. Mansel, Mr and Mrs C. H. Gorton, Mr and Mrs R. A. JackSon, and Miss Bessie McDonald. Mrs Macfarlane wore a floral patterned tunic over a skirt of black moire taffeta, her corsage spray being romitosed of freesias; Mrs Rattray’s imcommon frock of black matalasse was inset with fine black lace; a chou fc»f black velvet lined with peach-pink satin trimmed the neckline of Mrs Mansel's trained frock of black panne velvet; Mrs Gorton’s silver grey and black frock was of satin beaute; Mrs Jackson wore a black georgette frock: Miss McDonald’s frock of blue and black sequins had a deep hem of black satin, and her shoulder spray was of crimson anemones.

Miss Jackson wore a black lace redingote over a black ripple satin frock patterned in jade, primrose, and scarlet, and scarlet roses were pinned at the neckline; Mrs Hyland, a frock of pimento-red cloque with white fur shoulder cape; Mrs Robinson, a meadow-green frock and coatee of moire taffeta with diamante ornaments and spray of boronia; Mrs Pygall, a black ring velvet frock with silver flawi&s and a platted girdle: Mrs Parker, cieP blue ematalasse frock with carnation pink Rowers at the neck; Mrs Miller, a black triple ninon frock with spray of pastel flowers at neckline; Mrs Lee, a black taffeta tailored coatee oyer a powder-blue ninon frock with silver girdle; Mrs Thompson, a Silk crepe frock patterned in pastel tonings, with collar and belt of pastel green satin; Mrs Fairweather, a fullskirted frock of deep sappliire blue taffeta; Mrs Chaston. tamarisk .self-' patterned cloque with green velvet corsage spray; Mrs Reeves, a waterlily .green redingote of fine lace mounted on satin; Miss Armstrong, a lobelih; blue ninon frock patterned in green and crimson floral design; Miss M Jackson, a black frilled marquisette ifrock-with black and white flowers at the'neck; Mrs Webley, a blnck georgette frock with swathed crossover panels of scarlet and black.

Amongst those present were Jdesdames A W Bamford. T. Radford, W. E. Mapplebeck,. D. Llngard, T. Stapleton, A Duck. A ■ Payne, Arthur Poyntz, C. R. Jarman, E. McCree. T. Hill. J. Peterson, W Menelaus R Rosslter, W. Coates, Robert Stafford. El Masson. K. C Reader. D. Henry, Cyril Edmonds, David Calrns-Whlte, L. Marsfon. A. Seelen, J- :L.^' Payton. 'R. J. Cummins. J- Wheeler. _K. Cornish, C. Lowrle, F. McSherry, Sydney Hollis J. Speirs, E. Brook. Nunes Vaz. J. F. Martin, J. . Satterthwalte, R. Grlmwoqd, M. Thomas, L. B. Thompson, J. Gray, S. Larkin, E. Jackson. R.' H. Sutherland. T. Finnerty, A. Pegg, C. Hancock, H. Smyth, W Main, Alfred Smith, W. Dempsey, R. 0 Ball. P. Simmons, J. Adams, L. Moore, c’ Thom. Misses Joan Cade, G. Roberts, Nancv Pond, Ngalre Stewart, Pat. Me-, Adam, Laura White. Hene Potten, Florence Miller, Joyce Adams. Noreen Hodgson. Mollie Muschamp, Marjorie Whelan. 1 Bayard, G. Palmer, P. Cogle. L. Parsons, Norma Smith, Joyce Bell, Mollie Clarke, Joyce Clarke, Noreen Leathwick, Eunice Penhalluriack, Betty Penhalluriack, Lilia Clark, NgairC Whitley, Ruth Chapman, Rhoda.McEyoy, Rona Weston, Poppy Hlght, J. Penhalluriack, Joyce Calrney. Sadie Bolt. Dorothy Grose, M. Stirling. Joan Albertson, Etta and May Smyth. Irene Cooke, Phyllis Earl, Merle Garnett. D. Bell, Ruth Goodrich, F. Haskins, and Joyce Peat.

ENGAGEMENT NOTICE

Mr and Mrs Cedric Hunt, of Hamilton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Evelyn Mary (Molly), to George Alfred Furby, of Paeroa, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. V. Furby. of Ashburton.

Notices of engagement for publication in “The Press” must be signed by both parties to the engagement. A charge of five shillings (ss) will be made for each notice.

SIBERIAN SQUIRREL COAI REDUCED TO 79 GUINEAS

EXCEPTIONAL SALE OFFER BY PATTISON EDE Another vear has passed and again comes the Pattison Ede Annual Fur Sale —appropriately termed the Fur Sale of the Year. And the reason? Simply this! That only Pattison Ede can offer such amazing, but genuine, sale values in new season s garments. For instance, this week’s offerings include a National Grey Siberian Squirrel coat, originally 95 guineas and reduced for the sale to 79 guineas. And that is only one among hundreds of similar sale opportunities! Why not go along to the Pattison Ede Sale? You’ll find the fur you want there —at a price, to say the least, very suitable to you. The Pattison Ede Showrooms are in Lichfield street, near* Colombo street.

“No child is bom truthful,” says a British expert in child study, who adds that the virtue of truth has to be and can, be acquired.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

BURNHAM

Mrs C. Storie presided at the monthly meeting of the Bu ™ ha ™ Women’s Institute. The motto for the month was “Don’t Expect More Out of Your Women’s Institute than You Put The roll call for ai \J^ x s^ ange ° £ J " Itwas decided to hold an entertainmi^ef tions wereas° follows; —Large bloom, Mrs Barwick and Mrs Otten (equal) 1. Mrs pf Chamberlain S.teJ.totU small bloom. Miss J. Scott I, Mrs cei 2, Mrs P. Chamberlain 3; h |gg b!l | cults, Mrs Barwick 1. Mrs « C ott -!S & JS? Mesdames Barwick. Coleman, ParKe , and Miss M. Chamberlain.

SEFTON-KOWAI

The monthly meeting of the SeftonKowai Women’s Institute was held ecently. Mrs Ashworth presided. The secretary (Mrs McGowan) reported that arrangements were well in hand for the annual flower show, on September 22. Mrs P. Thorne gave a talk on her trip to England. Results of competitions were asfollow: —Breakfast set, Mrs P- Topp l, violets, Mrs W. K. Wilson 1, Ashworth 2, Miss A. Stringer . 3; bloom, Miss M. Cooper 1, Mrs F. McGowan 2, Mrs A. McNally 3. Hostesses were Mesdames Dalziell, Dermot, Fussell, W Haigh, K. Hanna, Misses Carmichael, Eldridge, and’ B. Ford.

ASHLEY

Mrs W. Macann presided at the monthly meeting of the Ashley Women’s Institute. It was decided to purchase a supply of Christmas presents from the Disabled Soldiers Reestablishment League. An invitation to attend the annual garden party was received from the Ohoka Institute. Miss M Fogo, Association for Country Education tutor, gave an address on fashions. , Competitions resulted: —Bloom, Miss J. Croft 1, Mrs A. Baird 2, Miss Z. Beattie 3; quince jelly, Mrs W. Macann 1 Miss Z. Beattie 2, Miss J, Croft 3; scones. Miss J. Croft 1, Mrs W. Macann 2 Mrs E. Beattie 3. Hostesses were Misses J. Croft, C. Fairbrother, ( and N. Downing.

DUVAUCHELLE

A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs P.' Cunningham in her illness, and the secretary was asked to write expressing sympathy with Mrs F. Le Vaillant, who has been in illhealth for some time, at a meeting of the Duvauchelle Women’s Institute. The president (Miss Mavis Hayward) presided. Mrs L. Giddens, the delegate, reported on the recent Dominion conference in Wellington. Mrs Hillary and Mrs A. Reid judged the competitions, which resulted:— Bloom, Miss M. Mould 1, Miss Mona Stewart 2, Mrs T. Le Compte 3; shortbread, Mrs R. Stewart 1. Hostesses were Mesdames R. Stewart, R. Coade, E. Giddens, and R. E. Jones.

SPRINGSTON SOUTH

■The- September ■ ; meeting of the Springston South Women’s Institute was held recently, Mrs P. V. Bailey presiding. The. roll-call was “Our greatest blessing.”, Mrs H. Hamilton gave a demonstration on the making of rucked cushions. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs C. N. Powell and Mrs J. Blakemore in their recent bereavements. Final arrangements were made for the drama festival.

Monthly competitions resulted:— Kisses: Mrs A. Powell 1, Mrs C. N. Powell 2. Frock: Mrs W. Wright 1, Mrs W. Mounce 2. Small bloom: Mrs Smithers 1. Large bloom: Mrs W. Wright 1. Primroses: Mrs P. V. Bailey. Hostesses were Mesdames P. V. Bailey, C. N. Powell, T. Greaves, J. T. Moore, and W. Mounce.

THE PEAKS

Mrs C. W. McKeegan presided at the monthly meeting of The Peaks Women’s Institute., The roll call was hints on pastry making, and the motto “When in motion, to push on is easy." Mrs'McKeegan gave an account of the Dominion conference. Competition results were as follow; Flowers, Mrs P. Quigley 1, Miss Betty Inch 2. Mrs D. Kennedy 3; article from flr-cones, Mrs F. Quigley 1, Miss Bell Gray 2, Mrs F. Quigley 3; smocked article. Miss Bell Gray 1 and 2, Mrs F. Quigley 3. Hostesses were Mrs Kennedy and Mrs F. Quigley.

SHERWOOD DOWNS

Mrs M. B. Reid presided over the monthly meeting of the Sherwood Downs Women’s Institute. Mrs Ross and Mrs M. B. Reid were elected delegates to the half-yearly council meeting. Mrs C. W. Reid sang two songs. The golden thread talk was continued by Mrs Lundie. Parcels for the lepers at Makogai were handed in. A letter was read from the English link and will be answered by Mrs A. B. Mackenzie, who. gave a short talk on the international exhibition held recently in Timaru. Mrs E. J. Robertson, Fairlie, gave a demonstration Of using carrageen in cooking. Hostesses were Mesdames Carter, A. B. Mackenzie, and Miss Mac Donald. . - Competitions resulted as follows: — Tea cosies: Mrs Mcßeth 1, Mrs A. P. Bray and Miss E. Bray (equal) 2. Cake: Mrs Anniss 1, Miss Laird 2, Mrs Ibbetson 3. Cosy: Mrs A. B. Mackenzie 1, Mrs Anniss and Miss Mac Donald (equal) 2. Bloom; Mrs Anniss and Mrs A. B. Mackenzie (equal) 1, Mrs Ross 3.

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FLAG “500” PARTY

Mrs C. Buckett (Division street) held a card party to augment thejfunds of the Christchurch women’s of the New Zealand Labour Party. .The prize-winners were Mesdames Parlane, Watson, and Herningway (cards) and Mesdames Buckett and Halfe (competitions). ' '

Those present were the Mayoress (Mrs R. M. Macfarlane), Mesdames Parlane, Trevella, Roberts, Hemingway, Moorfield, Rennie, Bird,. Kiddey, Walker, Millar, Samms, Ellis, Mitchell, Watson, Harper, Rothwell, Priest, Gooseman, Reid, Lloyd, Turnbull, Ralfe, Cooke, Feast, Arguile, Elliot, James, and Baldwin.

EUCHRE PARTY AT SEADOWN

The weekly euchre party and dance held at the Seadown Hall attracted many guests. The euchre prize was won by Mr and Mrs L. Edgar, f and Misses V. McCully and M. Edgar were successful competitors in a table tennis match. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss M. Edgar and Mr A. Arnett. Miss C. Benbow (Temuka)’ supplied the music, and Mr R. J. Edgar wa? master of ceremonies. 1

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

Mr and Mrs R. Read entertained many friends at the Argonaut Hall on the occasion of the coming-of-age of their son Albert, Mr McCree acted as master of ceremonies, and dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by Charles white’s band. Solos were sung during the evening by Miss Betty Yates. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Dunford, Mr and Mrs Burgess, Mr and Mrs Rousham, Mr and Mrs Worsfold, Mr and Mrs Gilbert, Mr and Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs Schumacher, Mr and Mrs G. Yates, Mr and Mrs S. Yates, Mr and Mrs Napier,' Mr and Mrs Buckley, Mr and Mrs Bariball, Mr and Mrs McEntrye, Mr and Mrs G. McCree, Mr and Mrs C. McCree, Mr and Mrs Blythe, Mr and Mrs Smith (Lauriston), Mr and Mrs Fazackerley, Mr and Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs Ward, Mr and Mrs Moody, Mr and Mrs M. Moody, Mr and Mrs Dyer,- Mr and Mrs L. Yates, Mesdames Taylor (Kaikoura), -Dillamore, Patrick, Misses Joyce Blythe, Nona Fazackerley, Olive Wheatley, , Daisy Rule, Gilbert, Reddeck, Waters (Geraldine), Betty Yates, Mollie Yates, Helen Yates, Edna Yates, Judy Napier, Dunford, Milner, Eldridge, V. and E. Bariball. M. and I. Paget, Burgess, Una Donald, and Avis Gilbert.

A wedding ring, found in a tin of sardines by an Ostend soldier has been returned to its owner, a woman sardine packer, at Strasburg. It had slipped off her finger while she was at work. .

Mr H. A. Taylor, president of the British Institute of Journalists, has been elected an honorary member of the American Press Society. He is the first foreigner to have been thus honoured.