MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 16 May 1925, Page 13

MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs IT. Marshall, Elisabeth Street; left durTftg the week for Auckland. Miss Joyce Scott, Cannington, Is back from a Visit to Christchurch.

Miss Hardy, “Hinemoa,” Elizabeth Sttreot, has gone to Bakaia. Mr L. H, Orbell (Winchester) is at ■present in Christchurch) Mr 'm& Mrs Reg, Hall, Brisbane, are staying at the Hydro, Mrs Bafmertfian, * ‘The Bungalow,” is back from a short visit to the Bluff.

Mrs Vincent Gerard, Bl'ansoombe Street, is staying in Christchurch with the Misses Gerard, Fondaitoni Mrs Barron, Wellington, who was staying -with Mrs W. C. Burns, Church Street, left yesterday for the north. Mrs A. \V. Judd and Mrs A. M. Helps, Akaroa, are staying at the Hydro. Mrs T. F. Northcote arrived yesterday from North Canterbury on a short visit to Mrs Hope, “Tumanako.” Mrs de Latour, Avenue Road, has returned from a visit to Christchurch and North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs Tom Y/igley, who were with Mrs Wigley, Park Lane, have returned to Dunstan Downs.

Mrs G. Sheldon (Winchester) returned home yesterday from a visit to the West Coast.

Misses C. and L. Maddren (Winchester returned yesterday from a visit to the North Island.

Mr and Mrs Ross Lascelles, who were at Mount Cook, have returned to Christchurch.

The Rev. J. Thorpe and Mrs Thorpe, Pigeon Bay, are tne guests of Mrs Howell, “Marsden.” Mrs G. S. Cray and Miss Dorothy Cray, Seaview Terrace, motored back from Christchurch yesterday. Mrs George Murray and Miss Betty •Murray, “Braemar,” are staying at the Hydro. Mr and Mrs Bernard Tripp, “Orielton,” have returned from Christchurch.

Mr and Sirs H. F. Morton, and Mrs ancl the Misses Coxhead, Beverley Road, motored back from Christchurch yesterday. Miss Ella Tripp, who was staying at “Tumanako,” on her way back from Dunedin, returned yesterday to Orari Gorge. Miss Molly Murray, who is the guest of Mrs H. W. Hay, Sealey Street, returns to “Braemar,” tomorrow . Mr and Mrs L.. H. Price “Braemar,' 1 vv aiUaoruuga, leic on Tfiursuay by tne K.iYi.o. Maunganui for isydney. ~ . ivira R. T. Bruce, “Rollesby,” is Sxpected from Burke’s Pass to-dyry, and will spend tne week-end witn Mrs. X. Xi. ..iuiicn, Avenue Road. His Grace Archbishop Julius, and Miss Julius, Christchurch, left on Thursday Oy tne Maunganui for Sydney, en route for England. Mr and Mrs Norman nope, “Stanton,” wlio w.ere staying at “Tumanako,” with Mrs Hope, are now with Mrs J. A. Barker, .Woodbury, . Mrs -Henderson Begg and Miss Margaret Bowen, were passengers by the. Maunganui for sycluey, en route ior South Atnca and jsngiand. . Visitors at “Kelso” during the week inducted: Mr and Mrs vVithell and Mr and Mrs Wells, Brookside, Mr and. Mrs Caldwell, Napier, and Mr R. D. Kelly, Wellington. Last week Mrs A. L. Long (Jackeon Street) gave a bridge party in honour or Mrs A. Lt. liuaieuoerg (Christchurch). The other players included: Mesuames P. S. Davidson, C. G. Curtis, R. H. Joyce, L. E. Pinch, C. H. Gorton and ituglisii, and Miss Whit^. Latest arrivals at the Hydro include: Mr G. Walker, Miss Jessie Bunting (Aberdeen), Mrs Graham, Miss Graham (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. W. Mcßae, Misses Mcßae (Waikari), Mr and Mrs D. o’Donneu (Ashburton), Mr Harry N. Holmes (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. G. Cox Mrs Cordeaux (Adelaide), Mrs and Miss Philp,, Air J. Philp (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs A. S. Herbert (Kelso), Mr H; Archer-Bowler (London), Mrs A. W. Judd, Mrs A. M. Helps (Akaroa), ' Mr and Mrs Reg. Hall (Brisbane); Mrs G. Murray (Braemar), Mr H. Mazey, Miss Mulvaney Gray, Mr Chester (Christchurch). liecent arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel included: Mr and Mrs A. P. Simester (Wellington), Mrs A. Sim and Miss L. Olliffe (Auckland), Mr V. C. Mathews (Christchurch), Mr R. Crawford-Young (.Dunedin), Mr M. B. Esson (Wellington), Mr F. W. Jones (Christchurch), Mr J. W. Collins, Mr L. Schmitt, Mr B. N. Wilson (Wellington), Mr T. J. Bayfield, Mr H. P. Robertson (Christchurch), Miss M. Beachan (Auckland), Mr j. S. Gill (Dunedin), Mr S. N. Macky, Mr W. Sherlock, Mr and Mrs H. G. Wiley (Christchurch), Mr C. Buchanan (Christchurch), Mr A. T. Sattertlnvaite (Auckland), Mr J. W. Smith, Miss Thompson (Invercargill), Mr R. A. Wilson (Christchurch), Mr Frank Joseph (Sydney), Mr Harold. Studholm (Christchurch), Miss E. J. Cochrane (Invergargill), Mr A. W. Fleetwood, Mr Frank. Clayton (Christchurch). Mr G. C. Klngsoott (Melbourne. 1 , Mr and Mrs Honeybone (Culverder:), Mr R. , B. Temple (Gisborne). A meeting of the Executive of the Girl Guides' Thnaru Association, was mid at Mrs Dasher's house. The Divisional Commissioner (Mrs Herbert Elworthy) presided. As this was the first meeting since the municipal elections Mrs iriworthy expresseu on behalf of the Executive tneir pleasure in having the President (Mrs Wallace) as Mayoress for a further term. The following new members were elected: Mrs Bernard Tripp, Airs George Kerr, Mrs Porritt, and also Alisa Alaclean (who will represent the Girls’ High School Companies), The treasure! (Mrs Ulrich) was instructed to notify members of the Association that the annual subscriptions are now due. In the jersey knitting competition good work was done by the Guides, and thirty jerseys wero sent to the local orphanages. The following are the prize winners:—St. Mary’s Ranger Company, Alima Smith; St. Marys Guide Company, Lesley Toms;” Girls' High School No. 1 Company, Winnie Newbegin; Girls’ High School No. 2 Company, Olivo Lovelock; Ilighfield Guide Company, Alollie Roundhill; High field Brownies. Isabel Duncan.

TIMASrU HIGH SCHCDL O.G.A,

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of. the Association was held in the i. At. C. A., aud tiiere Wits a largo attendance ot members. The vice-president, Aliss King, was in the chair, and made sympathetic reference to the death of the Prifne Minister. A motion of sympathy was passed with the President, Airs Raymond, in her recent loss. The annual report and balance sheet showed that during the year various functions were held, and all proved most satisfactory. A welcome social to the new Lady Principal (Aliss J. It. Barr, ALA.) was held. Airs Raymond, on behalf of the members, welcomed Miss Barr, who expressed her great pleasure at having tne opportunity of meeting the old girls of the school. The thanks of the committee are due to All's W. I. Tait. Mrs H. H. Hall, Miss K. Young, Alias Flanagan and Miss Manchester for their assistance in making the evening a most enjoyable one. The annual ball was a great success, showing a credit balance of £l4 6s ffd. A cake stall was held at the Girls’ High School sale of work and the sum of £9 7s 8d was taken. Of this £5 was given to the school prize fund. A proposal t was. brought forward that the Association, join with the Old Boys’ Association in taking over the Wai-iti tennis courts. After the matter had been fully discussed the proposal was carried unanimously, and the arrangements proved most satisfactory. The tennis championship for the silver cup was again field tnis year, and the »final game between Aliss Boys and Miss Crawford was a very close one, resulting m a win for Aliss Boys, who is to be congratulated on winning the cup for the second time. The closing meeting of the year took the form of a Cinderella Dance. The dance committee under Aliss Rickman, again spared no trouble m making the nance a success and a very enjoyable evening was, spent. The financial position is most' satisfactory, the balance she,et showing a credit! balance of £45 ,18s 3d. The committee thanked members for their hearty co-| operation, and cordially, invited all old girls to join the Association and so keep in touch with the school and with eacn other.'” After the adoption of. the report anu| balance sheet, the election of officers! beds; pnual*. I a rotter was read from Aire Raymond, resigning Her position as presi-l u,eut, and wuamfing tne memoers tor tiieir courtesy aim kindness to her tuning nor ttria oi. oftme. JSliss Tlzai'u mo vea aud miss Hind seconded tne I loiiowing motion; “That this meeting accepts witn .very great regret the resignation of Mrs Raymond as president, and wishes to place on record the sincere thanks of the Association ior her ungrudging services during ,hci> five years ol ciuce, since the inception j oi the Association in jLMiO.” This was j carried unanimously, aud the secretary was ins true tea to send a letter to Axis Tvaymohu emooaying the resolution. Tne loiiowißg ouicers were then elected: Rsttrouess, Miss J, R.. Barr, ivi.A.; president, Mrs J.. G. Duncan, ,vice-presidents, Miss. Gwen Rudge anu Aliss G. Macintosh; secretary, Mrs D. S. Jvemslied; treasurer, Miss. K. T., N. Hind; general committee, Alias AI. Tizard, Mass Palmier and Aliss Manchester ; entertainment committee, Aliss Rickman, Muss Irwin, and Aliss jLiromson, i

king, retiring .vice-president, declined to btana for office again, but slated tUat sue would swll keep a keen interest in tne Association.

A proposal was tlieu brougnt forward lo nold a re-union dinner uurmg tfie next lew weeks wmie me colleges iiave rneir vacation, it was ueciuou mat tfie Association would pay mat part or the cost so that tile tickets could be sold at a reasonable price. It was reft to tne committee to inane all arrangements. It was uecicied also to hold a concert about Oeptemoer 111 place of running a stall at tile High benool bazaar, the proUts to be divided between tne scliooi and tfie Association. Miss Ring then moved that the fancy costumes stored at the Girls' Higli School should be returned to the gins wlio owned them. Tins, was carried unanimously. The meeting closed with, a vote of thanks to Aliss King for taking the chair.

At a committee meeting held on Alay 13, it was decided to hold the re-union dinner in the Stafford Tea Rooms of Alay 28th. Aliss Rickman reported that the cost per head would be 7s 6d. After some discussion it was decided that the price per ticket would be 3s Gd for Association members, and 5s for other old girls, the Association' to pay the difference. The secretary was instructed to send invitations to all members of the Association. It was decided to send invitations to Miss Maclean, the first Lady Principal of tho School, to Miss B. M. Watt who has just retired, and to Miss J. R. Barr, the present Lady Principal. The president said she hoped that all Old Girls in the district would endeavour to be present and make the dinner a real re-union. After some discussion it was decided that ah tickets must be bought by Alonday, 2oth Alay.