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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
2
The St Johns Church Committee outlines a busy year with the Kingston foundation stone laid September 4 and fundraising to reach £1000. A Foundation Ball at the Albert Hall on July 20, with tickets soon on sale, aims to boost funds. Members urged to join empressia, radio trust contributions noted.
Canberra life features a Merriman Hodgkinson wedding at St Johns with a magnolia satin gown and velvet gowns for attendants. Doreen Rowley and Bruce Moore marry at Majura Canberra with lace dress and orange blossom coronet. club dances, hotel gatherings, and a 21st birthday party for Nell McAllister mark ongoing social calendar across venues including Hotel Civico and Hotel Canberra.
Canberra residents attend private parties and social events at Alt Crescent and Hotel Canberra. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. E Richards, Sergeant and Mrs Bailey, Daphne Balley, Leila Kelly, Joyce Patterson, Marguerita Henry, J O Sullivan, and others. Miss Tapley Short visits for WWCGA event. Jean Maxwell Meg Moss wedding plans at St Andrew's Cathedral Forrest. Brownie leaders honor Miss Moss with gifts. Legacy Club Flag Bridge raises funds for local charities. Kath Herlihy comes of age with a Gor man Hawke party and gifts including a crystal lamp.
Last night Causeway Hall hosted an amateur program with singing and jokes that drew big audiences including non regulars. Dr Nott donated a prize for the top singer, but competition lasts two more months and entry remains open.
Victoria League holds its annual meeting at 2 30 p m with changes in leadership including loss of Treasurer Lady Meenzie and Honorary Secretary Mrs Freeman Lavender who leaves for Melbourne The President Mrs Frederick Watson will not seek re election The Young Contingent met bi monthly at Miss Mstelle Ryan s home with guest Mrs K J Tillyard discussing the English movement and aims of youth in fitness international friendship and peace
The finests at Hotel Ainslie included Mr and Mrs Hamilton with Mott from Albury, Miss Allan Howle from Melbourne, Dr and Mrs L W Sladel from Melbourne, Mr and Mrs F W Brownlow from Melbourne, Mr and Mrs J Adams from Sydney, Mr and Mrs P J Pooley from Sydney, Mr and Mrs J E B Reynolda from Concord Nova Scotia, Mr and Mrs A E Hall from Adelaide, Mrs Helen C Morton from Sydney, and Mr and Mrs St R Lane from Sydney.
The Parents and Citizens Association of Ainslie School launches a campaign to fund a new library for the upcoming modern school due to open in September. They aim to raise 250 for books through monthly social events on the fourth Wednesday, illustrated addresses for a small fee, and a concert in Alpine, with a grand gravel fair at the opening day.
The YWCA announces a Community Dinner on June 16 at 4 30 pm with Miss Gertrude Owen speaking on Life and Peoples of Malaya at Singapore HQ. Dinner costs 1s 9d. talk only available with coin. Attendees should notify by June 14. Meetings: Council Thursday 6 pm, Finance Thursday June 10 4 30 pm, Board Monday June 20 3 30 pm. Miss Owen visits Canberra June 16–20. informal At Home June 17. Bridge Afternoon moved to July 11 at the WCA. reservations via Mrs J T Pinner.
The Mad Hatters Ball organized by the Old Boys of Canberra Grammar School is set for Friday week in Canberra. Hats are compulsory with suitable types available at the door. Invitations arranged by W. de Balls of the Customs Department. Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australian Ltd. Braddon Canberra.
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