STRATHEONA

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22517, 27 September 1938, Page 2

STRATHEONA

HOME-TRAINING HOSTEL REPORTS OF PROGRESS Reports of progress of Stratheona, the home-training hostel for girls, at Pleasant Point, were given at a meeting of the board of managers, at which Mrs A. H. Gillingham (chairwoman) presided. Mrs F. Chapman, acting-matron during Mrs Harper's absence, reported that cooking and general housewifery tests had been held and results had been discussed in detail with the students. Eighteen visitors had been shown over the hostel during the week, and a visitor from Wanganui had shown her interest by making a donation. Mrs Loonah (Tirnaru) had spoken to the students on "Life in India" from the domestic point of view, and had offered hospitality for a week-end to any girl who was due for leave. She had also sent a case of oranges for the gl The matron. (Mrs F. E. Harper) reported progress in all branches of Stratheona activities, and gave details of flower and kitchen gardens, herb, plot, and orchard. _ Miss Brown. Plunket nurse at Temuka, had given a course of three lectures and a demonstration on washing and dressing a baby, and will later give a written test on the work done. Miss Greenwood had lent her loom, and the girls hoped to weave scarves in the Stratheona colours, under the direction of Miss N. Andrew. Mrs Elphick had given an instructive talk on art and had shown prints of old and modern masters. Other visitors had included Mrs Johnson (Sumner), who spoke of her recent visit to America; Mr B. E. Evans, who had &yen a spinning demonstration and had lent hi.i spinning wheel; Miss Mcßean,, who had continued her weekly instruction on physical culture. Mr Johnson, tutor-organiser of the Workers' Educational Association, ChristcMrcb, had offered the use of some of the Workers; Educational Association -box lectures. Thanks were conveyed to all tnese helpers and to the Farm School Committee for its co-operation, to Mr A. w. Anderson, of the Tirnaru Gardens who had directed the planting of the herbs, to Messrs Nairn arid Sons church) for gifts of plants, and to Mr McMillan (Pleasant Point). Mrs M. Guild and Mrs S. Unwm were appointed visitors for the month. PONY GYMKHANA AMBERLEY HOUSE SCHOOL in fine weather and under Ideal conditions, the pupils of Amberley House organised and carried l out a very successfuf pony gymkhana. Entries erous and there was a good attendance of visitors. . _ ai—.™., All races were run in five classes—• children 11 years and under* schoolgirls, schoolboys, parents and old girls of .Amberley House, adult visitors. The winner of each class was awarded a prize, and thev competed in a final for a trophy. For the fiat events, Mr HA. Ferguson was starter, and Mr G. Reid- and Mr a. Burgin were judges. «.,_! The following were the results:—Musical chairs: Children 11 years and under, Phillipa Reid; schoolgirls, Geraldine Collyns; schoolboys, Stuart Wood; parents and old girls. Miss K. Rutherford; adult visitors, Mr A. Black; final. Geraldine Collyns 1, Stuart Wood 2. Bob-apple race: Eleven years and under, Robert Henderson; schoolgirls, Shona Macfarlane; schoolboys, Robert Black; parents and old girls. Miss J. Firth; adult visitors, Mr A. Rutherford; final, Mr A. Rutherford 1, Miss J. Firth 2. race, oyer hurdles: Eleven years and under, Phillipa Reid: schoolgirls, Geraldine Collyns; schoolboys, Robert Black; adult visitors, Mr A Black; final, Phillipa Reid 1, Robert Black 2. Potato spearing race: Eleven years and under, Phillipa Reid; schoolgirls, Doreen - Dore; schoolboys, Robert Black; parents and old girls, Miss K. Rutherford; adult visitors. Miss C. Black and Mr M. Newton (equal); final, Miss C. Black 1, Phillipa Reid 2. Balloon race: Eleven years and under, Robert Henderson; schoolgirls, Geraldine Collyns; schoolboys, lan Dawson; adult visitors, Mr M. Newton; final, Mr M. Newton.. Polo croquet race: Eleven years and under, Phillipa Reid; schoolgirls, Doreen Dore; schoolboys, Robert Black; old girls. Miss K. Rutherford; parents, Mr H. Menzies; adult visitors, Mr G. Reid; final, Mr H. Menzies 1, Miss K. Rutherford 2. Changing race: Eleven years and under, Robert Henderson; schoolgirls. Geraldine Collyns; schoolboys, Stuart Wood; old girls, Miss B. Thomson; adult visitors, Mrs A. Macfarlane, Miss A. Tutton and Miss C. Black; final. Miss C. Black 1, Miss A. TutJumping Events (judge, Mr A. Gillanders)—Bareback jumping: Cushla Rutherford 1, Cecily Wright 2. Dual jumping: Miss H. Rich and Marie Sykes 1. Cushla Rutherford and Cecily Wright 2. Hunter trial: Marie Sykes 1, Miss B. Stringer 2. Dog race: Phillipa Reid's whippet 1. Tea was served in the dining-room and gymnasium, after which Mr M. Bethell presented the prizes.

THE FUR SALE OF THE YEAR Even the luxurious Squirrel must submit to, price reductions! The coat we have in mind is a Sable Dyed Siberian Squirrel with Fox Collar. Usually 110 guineas, the price drops sharply to 89 guineas. An amazing reduction certainly, but typical of Pattison Ede's Sale policy. This coat posseses style, charm, and beauty in fullest measure. It can be seen at the Pattison Ede Showrooms, in Lichfield street, near Colombo street. Somewhere there is someone who has something you need or needs something you have. Read and use "The Press" Classified Want Advertisements —12 words is. 3 insertions 2s 6d. —9

GOOD COMPANIONS Members of the Good Companions Club held their monthly meeting last night at the home of Mrs H. D. Christie, Wroxton terrace, Fendalton. The speaker was Miss Helen Benbow, general secretary of the Toe H League of Women Helpers, London, who is Visiting the different units in New Zealand. Her subject was the aims and work of Toe H, and her address was interesting and enlightening. Those present were Mrs Christie, Misses J. Horth, H. Benbow, Faith Herdman, Joan Budkin, Dorothy Hasell, Nancy Glasson, Janet Birdling, Gae Thompson, Barbara Gudgeon, Jean Tod, Joan Digby, Joan Hanna, Joy Duckworth, Josephine Pitcaithley, Shirley Christie, Peggy Cape-William-son, Joyce Drayton, Jeanette Thomas, Lois Manning, Shirley Smith, Monica Strack. Joan Godfrey, Claire Morton, Ruth Fear. Audrey HaWorth, Dorothy Cox, Lesley Meredith-Kaye, June Peters, June Adams, Betty Macfarlane, Mary Aitken, Gloria Lane, Pamela Dyer, Aldwyth Taylor, Valerie Thompson, Joy Wooles, Joan Penfold, Naida Gardiner, Gwenyth Hall, Hope Webb, Joan Furze.

Mr R. T. McMillan, chairman of the Harbour Board, the Mayor of Lyttelton (Mr F. E. Sutton), the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr R. M. Macfarlane), Mr C. H. Clibborn, secretary of the Harbour Borad, Mr F. Hobbs, town clerk of Lyttelton, and Mr J. S. Neville, town clerk of Christchurch, were the, guests off Commodore I. G. Glennie, at luncheon on H.M.S. Achilles yesterday. Descriptions of weddings may be inserted at the rate of five shillings (Ss) per column inch, with a minimum charge of One Pound (£1). and photographs of wedding groups at the rate of five shillings <ss) per single column inch, with a minimum charge of Two Founds Two Shillings (£2 2s). —6