WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17320, 5 December 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Woman's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Sara. Lady Campbell, arrived in town) yesterday, antd is staying at Warner s. Mr and Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane are expected back to-day from a. motor trip to the Southern Lakes. They have taken a flat in Gloucester street until] the completion of their house. Mrs Ronald Fisher is visiting Mrs C. E- Kerr, Timaru. Mrs and Miss Orbell (TKmedin), who have been visiting Hammer, are returning to Obristchurch this evening. Miss Mary Vincent (Kingsdown, Timnm), wfio has been spending a- short» holiday in Christchurch, returns home to-day. Mrs Alan Nicholls is visiting Timaru, arid is the guest of Mrs E. G. Kerr. Mr and Mrs A. H. Oswin (3>unedin) and Mrs H. McGinty (Now Plymouth) are staying at the Clarendon. •Mr, Mrs, and Miss Wlhairton, Queensland visitors who are touring New Zear land, have returned from a visit to Mt. Cook, and are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mies Ronnldson is the guest of Mrs Burns (Tiniaru). Miss Ina Scott, Francis avenue, hns received from the London College of Music the fir6t-class certificate for examination, pianoforte (Mr Ilaynor White). On Friday afternoon Mrs T. A. WiU (llangiora) gave a delightful party, when the guest of honour was Mrs Cunningham, who is leaving Rangiora to take up her residence in Christchurch. After a delicious afternoon tea had been dispensed, Mrs Will, on behalf of Mrs Cunningham's many friends, presented her with, o pretty little parting gift. Those present were Mrs Fear, Mrs Ted Fear, Mrs Arthur Fear, Mrs Knubley, Mrs Barton, Mrs Glasgow, Mrs T. Leech, Mrs A. T. Chapman, Mrs Hickman x Mrs van Asdh, Mrs L. Harley, Sirs Denis Chapman, Miss Fear, and Miss Fuller.

I Yesterday afternoon, at her home a 5 Avonside, Mrs Loug'hnan was hostess at a in oft delightful ''At Home,'' given, as a welcome to Sir Joseph and .uftdyi Ward, who were thus afforded an opportunity of meeting many old friends. A most "enjoyable programme of musio was given bv Madame Gowcr-Burns, Mrs Bernard Wood, Lnscelles, Mrs J- S. Jennings (Hong-Kong), and Mr Nevill-Smitli. Amongst the : cueets were Sir Joseph and LudyWai d, Ladv Clifford and Miss June Clifford, ; Mr and Mrs George Harper, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs J. B. Reid, Mr and Mrs J. Jennings, Madame Gower-Burns, Mrs EgeVton Reid and Miss Valeric Reid, Sir and Mrs A. P. Burnes, Mrs Thomas Condoll, Mr and Mis bt. Aubvn Murray, Miss Eileen Lascelles, Mos«rs A. Longhnan, Henry wood, Pat. Ward, Cecil McKellar, and NevillSmitli.

The Cathedral cake stall looked very gov on Saturday morning, and must) have sold an abnormal number of cakes. By 12 o'clock there was not a vestige of the many delicacies left. Tho=e m charge were Mesdames Pyne and J. H. Hall, Miss Gould, Miss Barbara Gould, and Miss Pyne.

A long-standing public desire will bq satisfied at a garden fete to be held in St. Mary's grounds, Manchester street, thi9 week, when a grand basket-ball display will be given, in which all the leading Ohristchuich teams, including Normal College, winners for the 1921 season, will take part. On Saturday an unusually attractive garden fete will be held by kind permission in the beautiful grounds at '•Mona Vale," Fendalton, adjoining thq train line. The Fendalton people have organised this on a large scale, and the funds are to be devoted to the new Memorial Church Building Fund. A wireless station, which will be in toudh. with some big stations in New York, Honolulu, and Japan, will be one of the attractions of the fete. A big number of stalls have been arranged, and in) particular there will be a children' 9 corner, with Christmas tree and other attractions. There will also be provided tihe usual afternoon tea, fruit salad, ice-cream, etc.

Mesdames Ma6on and Holmes entertained the members of the Harbour Lights Club at a garden party at their residenco. 45 Matni street, Riccarton. The afternoon was happily spent in music and a competition, which was Avon by Miss Love, and the consolation, prize by Miss W'aMie. During the afternoon Mrs Holmes (president), in, a happy little speech, on behalf'of the members, presented Miss E. Munroei (chairwoman) with a gold bangle, for her untiring efforts during the year, which is now closed for the 1921 season.

The ideal weather on Saturday contributed largely to the great success of tho many outdoor functions that wore held on that day. The garden fete in the grounds of the Rice art on vicarage was tnost enjoyable, and at the same time was most successful from a financial point of view. The children's floral procession was very pretty and caused much interest. Mrs Wigram and Mrs Trevor Foster acted as judges for the occasion, and Mrs Ooasdaile Bowen presented the prizes. The following is a list. of the stall-holders Cairo and dainty stall, members of the Mothers' UnioiK produce stall, Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs Elemming, Miss M. Bowon, Miss Ballantyne, Miss Rainey, Miss Spencer; swoet stall, Mrs George Rhodes, Miss Shona Rhodes, Miss (Edwards, Miss Kathleen Bristed, Miss Hetty Archer; flower stall, the Heralds of tfiie King; packet stall, members of the <3iris Club; bran tubj Mrs E. Cross; tej* tent, Mrs Hanson, Miss Hayton, Mrs J. Carleton, Miss Budge, and helpers. At the unveiling of the memorial tablets in All Saint's Church, Palmerston North, three wreaths were deposited in remembrance of fallen members of tile N.Z.M.C., and two a tribute to the sisters of the. N.Z. A.N.S. Miss M. Thurston, 0.8. E., 1t.R.0., formerly; matron of the Greymouth and Ghristohurch. Publio Hospitals, and of Trentham Military Hospital, and Sister Trask, assisted in the ceremony. Subsequently, Miss Thurston, Miss H. McLean, and a number of others were fie guests of Miss Ada Kilgour, matron of the Old People's Home, at afternoon tea, a function which was practically a feunion of nurses who had served overseas. Miss Kilgour is a daughter of the late Mr and Mtb Wm. Kilgour, of <3reymoutli, and served on the hospital ships Marama and Maheno.

Miss M. Petersen has just returned to Wellington from JlAirope with her parents, Captain and Mrs Petersen, after «n" absence of eighteen months. Whilst in London she pursued her musical studies under Madame Marchesi.

At the monthly meeting of the Ohristohurch. branch of the National Council of Women, Mrs Roberts presiding, a condensed rep<sH on methods of dealing with Statp children in England and the Australian States was read. The following resolution was passed: "That the Christchurch' branchof the National Council of Women is strongly of the opinion that in the best intorests of the community, clause 4 of the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Amendment Act, 1920, should be. repealed." The representatives of the Social Hygiene Society reported on their reoent visit to Wellington, where evidence regarding the social hygiene petition was given before the Petitions Committee. It was reported that the girls in the Addington Reformatory nad been removed to Point Halsweli, Wellington. It was decided that the Council go into recess until the end of February, 1922.

On Wednesday evening a complimentary surprise tea party was tendered Miss Myrtle Pearce at the residence of Mr and Mrs E. Felisenfeld; Spreydon, by her office associates and friends. About forty persons sat down to tea, following which a most "enjoyable evening was spent in games and competitions. There was a large assortment of useful kitchen gifts; the opening of the various parcels and rending of accompanying poetic contributions causing much merriment.

Mis 3 Maud Tabart opened the sale of work, which was held in St. Matthew's schoolroom on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the "Sunbeam"' kindergarten funds. The promoters were well pleased with the success of their efforts, ns the 'proceeds of the sale were £72 10s lid, with some small amount® yet to oome.

A very successful' sale of work, which was well attended by the parishioners, was held on Saturday afternoon in the vicarage grounds in connexion with St. Mary's Church, Merivale. £l9O was realised, which is to go towards the paying off of the debt on the new vicarage. The C.E.M.S. Band was in attendance. The following are the stalls and stall-holders: —Ladies' Guild stall, Mrs S. Lawrence, Mrs Harrison, Misses Bigg-Wither, Miss Newton, Mrs Whitcombe; ladies' fancy stall, Miss Cholmondeley, }liss Kit-son; Girls' Guild stall, Miss Maling, Misses B. Salmond, I. Helmore, N. Kastrick, A. Burrows, J. Derbidge; art stall, Mrs G. Hamilton, Misses Nancye Le Cren, Noel Fisher, Enid Minty; sweets stall, Misses C. Ledger, H. Orbell, F. Fox, L. Bean, M. Robinson, A. Konsfldspn, D. Thacker; produce stall, Mesdames Vernon, Hamilton, McCarthy, Haggitt, Scarvell, Firth, Greenwood. Miss Meredith-Kaye; cake stall, Mesdames Bloxam, Hart, Fox, Congrevc, McKechnie, Cooper; bran tub. Misses R.. s and S. Haggitt, B. Bloxam; afternoon tea stall, Mesdames G. Helmore, C. Beadel, T. Gibson, W. Norton, F. Gibson, G. Tapper. Miss Anne McMillan was the guest of honour at an "afternoon" given by the Sheffield Presbyterian ladies at the Manse on Friday last. During the afternoon the Rev. J. J. Bates, after a pleasing speech, presented Miss McMillan, on behalf of the ladies present, with a Doulton sandwich dish, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Musical items were given by Mrs Scott, Miss Bates, and Miss McMillan. Delicious afternoon tea was served.

Tlie Hospital garden fete, which was postponed on account of bad weather, wiil be held on Saturday in the Hospital ground** and the promoters are exerting all tiheir energy to ensure its success.

Miss Myrtle Pearce, who is to be married shortly, was farewelled by the management and staff of the New Zealand Fanners' Co-operative Association, with which she has been associated for ten years, and presented by Mr R W. Relph with a handsome case of stainless cutlery-

The Bewkenham rose carnival will be held next Saturday. A very successful sale of work was held in the Sumner Town Hall oft Saturday afternoon bv the members of 'the Sumner branch o'f the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union. There was a good attendance, and excellent business resulted. The Rev. W. McAra declared the sale open, and the final results exceeded the expectations of tihe ladies. The stalls were arranged as follows: —Work stall, Mesdames Sherrard, McAra, Fitzlienry, and Petty; sweets stall, Mrs Holmes and Miss Jessie Moore; produce and cakes, Mesdames Moore, Browne, and Alexander; afternoon tea, Mesdames Bowman, McDonald, McLean, and Jackman, and Misses bhc-rrard, Browne, and Bowman ; brail tubs, Mrs Mogridge and Misses Mogridee and Jackman ; fruit- sellers, Miss Mary Browne and Miss 3>orothy Alexander.

The Hon. Mark Cohen, M.L.C., and Mrs Cohen, who have been to the Press Conference at Honolulu, returned to the Dominion by the Niagara on Friday.

The committee and staff of the Te Waipounamu College, Ferry road, have issued invitations for their prize-, giving ceremony, which takes place on Friday afternoon. Bishop Julius will deliver a short address, and the prizes will be presented by Mrs Ross. At Miss Macdonald's recital on Saturday evening nt the Choral Hall, the distribution' of the flowers, ehpcolates, dolls, etc., was a big item followed with much interest by the audience, and anticipated with great eagerness by the young artistes, who were all on the stage in the last item, and made a very effective scene in their varied and pretty frocks. The Bhower of presents seemed never-ending, and some of the young people must have needed a taxi to carry away their numerous gifts. Several books were haiidrfd up, an excellent variation to be commended to aunties, grandpias, and other near relatives of Santa Claus.

A pleasant social afternoon was held at liororata. last week to mark the closo of the first aid ambulance classes held under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association. Archdeacon Elisor presided, and took advantage of the occasion to present Mrs Watkins, organiser and instructress of the class, ivith a well-iilled box of farm produce, which had been subscribed by the members of the class. The Archdeacon eulogised the serices of Mrs Watkins, and said that_the success of the candidates had been entirely due. to her tact, patience, and hard work, and he expressed the wish of those present that classes would be formed under her tuition next year. A vote of thanks was also passed to the secretary and treasurer, Miss Oliver, who was complimented upon the excellent manner in which she liad carried out her duties. Miss Macdonald and her sister, Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, were warmly congratulated on Saturday evening on the success of the entertainment at tho Choral Hall, and each received floral offerings and chocolates, and from the pupils special gifts, Miss Macdonald's being bottles of smelling-salts and a puree, and Mrs Adam's a dainty bead necklace.- Miss Macdonald's appearance on the stage at the close, hoidpK an armful of flowers, was tlie signal for great cheering. Her becoming frock, which suited her admirably, waS of black satin, with an overdress of gold lace . arid spangled net. Mrs Adam also looked well" in" white georgette, with satin belt and trimmings.

A most enjoyable bridge and 500 party, 'at Which the attendance exceeded all expectations, waa held at the Canterbury Women's Club, on Saturday evening, when the hostesses were Mrs Whetter, who wore a handsome frock of black taffetas and silver lace, and Miss Maud; Johnson, whose white satin frock had an overdress of exquisite black lace, and jet trimming. The drawing-room was beautifully decorated by Miss Grand, with roses, iiweet peas, and antirrhinums. The prizes were won By Mrs D. E. Wood and Mrs A. Marshall. Those present included' Mesdames Tribe, Williams, Smithson, D. Ogilvie, Tattle, Wright, 0. C. Davis. Schneider, Ait lien, Marshall, Watkins, Robins, Wagstaff, Weld. Brook, S. A. Orchard, W. W. MoKinney. Wade, S.. Hill, Shand, S. Dixon, Pollock, J. Hunter, Jay. Cecil Bonnington, Dickinson, O'Loughlin, J. Burt, A. M;. Burns, Kirk, D. E. Wood, Anderson, Summers, Lorimer, H. Holland. Owen McKay, Sime, J. E. Russel, Robins, Misses Marion Reese, Orchard, Kent, Stericker, Cameron Smith, Harvey, Spence, Gunderson, Pollock Smith, Williams, Lees, Barker, Brock.

The parish fete, in connexion with St. Philip's Church, Beckeiiham, was a success in every way'. The function, which was held in the church grounds, was opened by the vicar, the Rev. W. P. Hughes, at 2 p.m., and during the afternoon the various side-shows and stalls did b«isk business among the adults and children alike. The children especially enjoyed .themselves. The fete was organised bj Mr W. J. Gabb, for the purpose of raising the organ fund, and it is expected that the result will be highly satisfactory. The stall and side-show holders were: Afternoon tea, Mesdames Woodbury, Carter and MeWhannell; variety stall, Mesdames Hussey and Hulbert; sweet?, Miss Bennett; ices and fruit salad, Mrs Gallagher; produce, Mr and Mrs Kirk; bran tub, Miss Bennett; hoop-la, Messrs Edwards And Olds; pop-'em-over, Messrs Neill and Newton; aunt sally, Mr MeWhannell.

Invitations have been issued by the president and members of the Ladies' Advisory Committee of the Christchurch Technical Collegfe for a garden party and Christinas fair, to be held at the Girls' Training Hostel, Ensor's road, on Saturday afternoon. Last week, in the Rink Hall, Sefton, a valedictory social was tendered to Miss Barrelf, who is relinquishing her position as mistress in the Sefton school, to take up her duties under the Wellington Education Board. Mr Thome, in presenting Miss BirreJl with a handsome leather travelling companion, on behalf of the district, and a complete volume of Shakespeare's works, on behalf of the Ladies' Committee, spoke in eulogistic terms of the goocl' work done by Miss Barrell, not only at the school, but in connexion with the district generally. "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung, and cheers given for the guest of honour, who suitably . responded. Musical items were given by Misses King and Steel and Mr Cameron, and dancing was indulged in until a late hour, the music being supplied by Mr Reg. Woods. The entire arrangements reflected great credit on the Ladies' Committee. Ballantyne's Toilet Salon offers expert service in all matters of Beauty Culture and Toilet Hygiene. The following are specialities: Face Massage, 'Head Massage,. Manicuring, Electrolysis, ,Hair Staining, Henna Shampoo, Hair-cutting, and Hair-dressing. 7 i

SCOUT MISTRESSES' CAMP. At the invitation of the Commissioner and scout mistresses of Canterbury, o| large gathering of friends assembled yesterday afternoon at Old Cashmere, where tihe scout mistresses have befui in camp since last- Tuesdav. The visitors, who were received by Mrs Cracrote Wilson aiul Miss Frances Cracroft Wilson, superintendent of tho c&mp> spent a most interesting time inspecting the camp, with its neat tents, aiia its adequate cooking apparatus, of such primitive articles as benzine tins, its bridges and shelters erected by the girls, whose enthusiasm and adaptability- were most eloquent tribute to the usefulness of tihe Scout movement. Mr S. E. .McCarthy gave a most interesting address, emphasising how large a part the unselfishness, discipline, ana kindness inculcated by the Girl fecoiue rules, plays in the building of the Empiro, and showing that the wonderful spread of the movement, which originated in New Zealand, was the greatest argument in its favour. After Commissioner Cosgrove had thanked the Commandant, Miss Nancy Wilson, daughter of £>ir James Wilson, of Bulls, for iier invaluable help during the camp, and siad appealed for more scout mistresses, afternoon tea was served. A few of the many who thoroughly .appreciated the sqeut mistresses' hospitality were Mr and Mrs Bevnn-Brown, Sir and Mrs It. M. Macdonald and Miss Mary Macdonald, Mrs G. K. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Enfclell Wanklyn. Mra Boyle, Mrs Barker, Mr and Mrs W. H. Norton, Miss Laura Tabart, Misa Julius, Mrs Charles Ciark, Mrs Leonard/ Clnrk, Lady Boys, Professor and Mra Blunt, Mrs Marriner, Mr and Mrs Henry Acland, Mrs Hugh Acknd, ilra John Stevenson, Miss Cowlishaw, Miss Reeves, Mrs Henry Cotterill and Mi»% Betty Cotterill, Miss Stoddart, Mr and) Mrs Huie, Mrs and Miss Bristed, Mis 3 Leslie Speight, Miss Macmillan Brown, Mr and Airs Hogg, Mrs and Miss Cosgrove, Mrs S. E. McCarthy, Mr and Mrs Peppier, Mr and Mrs W. B. Foxj and Miss Fanny Fox, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Denniston, Miss Denniston, Mr Hungerford (Timairu), Miss Ollirier, Mr and Mrs Colville, Mr ancl Mrs Godby, Mrs Heatihcoto Gray, Brig.-General Andrew and Mrs Andrew, Dr. Gould, Mrs Vernon, Mrs Andrew Anderson, Mies Ursula. Bethell, Miss Ella Helmore, Miss Pollen, Miss McCallum, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Jellett, Dr. Maud Fere. FANCY-DRESS BALL AT \ GLENTUNNEL. A plain and fancy-dress ball in aid of the funds of St. Luke's Anglican Church, was held i in the Glentunnel Public Hall, on Friday evening. There was a largo attendance, and the proceedings were very animated. Messrs E. Kappelv and W. Matthews made capable M.O.'s Music of the usual high order was provided by Mrs E. Percival and Messrs N. Juggernaut and J. R. Longstaff. The great variety of fancy dresses added colour and interest to the gathering, wlrioh was a most successful one. The church funda will benefit by the sum of £l2.

Among those present in fancy 'dress were: —Mcedames Finn'ftrty (Japanese], J. Jewell (Milkmaid), G. Mclntoeh (Powder and Patches), W. Matthew® (Indian £quaw), E. Perciv«l (Dutch Lady), E. Orange (Quakerten), J. G. VVeastell (Red Cross Nurse), G. H. Weaslell (Ivy), Misses OJgfc Campbell (Flower Girl), Gladys Charles (Britannia), M. Dickie (Japanese), Greea (Rambling Roseo), Lulu Griffiths (Gipsy), ZaJde Leeming (Night), G. Marsh (France), M. Matthew* (Ruination), N. Miles (Jazz), G. P. MilU (Magpie), A. Woastell (SnowfieJ] Flour), C. Weetwood (Highland La»a), Boon (Harlequin), Messrs J. Chanoy (Lady), G. H. Wcmtell (Cowboy), A. Griffiths (Shepherd), C, 0. Pcnraon (Government Red Tape), C. Stuart (Fashion Plate), L. Weetwood (Highlander), W. G. Smith, J. H. Rollineon, B. Loeminff (Bandsmen), J. Fever (Fashion Plate), B. Griffith® (Huntsman), S.' Watson (Cricketer), E. Kappely (Book), E. Percival (Cricketer); ohildren, Eama Aitken. (Red Crosa Nurse), M. nnd E. Weaatoll (Spanish Dancers), I. Harrison (Nigger Girl), Dora. Griffith* (Spring), I. Kappely (Servia), R. Pettifc (Sailor Boy), Tcilm Stuart (OKinam-an), U. Weaatell and Ivor Charles (Nigger Boya). The winners of the prices were:—Laadefl, Mrß W. Matthews first, Mies Boon «econd; gentlemen, Mr Arthur Griffiths flr&t, Mr G« C, Pearson seoond. The winners of the waltzing competition were:—Mr <ind Mrt Westwood {Darfield) firet, Mr W. G. Smith and Miss C. Marsh second*

DEATH OF A WOMAN MINISTER. Under date of November Bth, our San Francisco correspondent writes: — The death has just occurred at Elizabeth, in New Jersey, of a remarkable old American lady, the Rev. Dr. Antoinette Louisa Brown Blnckwell, agefl 96, who was believed to have been the first woman ordained to the ministry in the United States, and a pioneer suffrago worker with Susan B. Anthony. The Rev. Antoinette Brown Blackwell wps born of Puritan ancestry at Henrietta, New York State, on May 20th, 1820, and became a school teadher before she was sixteen years old. Graduated, at the theological school of Oberlin College in ISSO, a license to preach was denied her on account of her sex, but she won sr.eh renown as a speaker, that in 1853 sho was ordained as the pastor of the Congregational Church in South Butler, New York State. In 1855 she resigned because of ill-health, and subsequently entered the ministry of the Unitarian Churdh. The following year she was married to Samuel C. Blnckwell. They had five children. Mrs Blackwell was widely' known as a writer on religious subjects, as well as on philosophical and scientific topics. Her book, the "Philosophy of Individuality," published in *IS93, was said to 'have advanced theories which have since been largely acoeptcd by physicists. Mrs Blnokweli was a member of various associations for the advancement or women and of a number of philosophical societies. Her first lengthy literary work, "Studies in .General Science,' was published in 1869. It was fallowed by a novel of American life, entitled "The Island Life," and ''The Sexes Throughout Nature." Later sho wrote "The Physical Basis of Immortality." DISMISSED BECAUSE SHE MAWRIED. _St. Pancreas Borough Council had decided by 45 votes to three to dismiss Dr. Gladys Miall-Smith from her appointment under them as assibtantmedieal officer for maternity (writes our London correspondent). Dr. MiallSmith declined, when asked to resign on hor recent marriage, citing Che Sex Difquaiifioation (Relief) Act, and claiming that no condition was imposed by the terms of her appointment. Numbers of protest resolutions against the Council's proposal were received from women's organisations. Councillor Tibbies, for the Labour Party, said the agitation against the proposal was a "stunt" worked in the doctor's interest. and intended to camouflage a personal desire to retain a job. They on the Labour side were determined to carry out the recommendation to dismiss Dr. Miall-Smith. Nething he continued, was ever heard wh»n the Council took similar action, with regard to married scrubbers and charwomen in their employ, and it was only when they came to an officer holding a professional position there was an outcry. "The public," he said, "are behind us in this matter—("No") —l say they are, and not only that, but "we also are supported in our action by the unemployed' and the ex-service men." (Cheers from councillors and the public gallery.) WEDDINGS. ISAACS—ROTHSCHILD. The marriage took place in the Jewish Synagogue, Wellington, on Thuraday evening, of Miss Madge Irene Rothschild, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs I. J. Rothschild, Sieverston terrace, Wellington, to Mr B. J. Isaacs, of Melbourne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. van Staveren. The bride, who was given away by her father wore a gown of brocaded gold tissue,©plainly made with a veil fastened to the bead with gold leaves. Her bouquet was of delphinium and rosee shading from cream to deep gold. The bridesmaid was Miss Lena van Staveren, who wore a mauve frock with

I a wide black picture hat, and carried ! a bouquet of flowers to tons. The uost ; man was Mr Leo Rothschild, brother of the bride. Mr P. Nathan rove the ! bridegroom away. ' Mrs Rothschild, the bride's mother, woro a frock of brown charmeuse, brocadod in and a Leghorn hat, trimmed with bird of Paradise plumes. She carried a bouquet to match. Mrs Leo Rothschild was in pink brocaded satin, trimmed with silver tissue and pink rose, and a large picture hat; Mrs Mandel, black satin with gold tissue, and hat to match. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a diamond ring, and to the bridesmaid was given a rope of pearls. Following the ceremony a reception was held by Mr and Mrs Rothschild. at their residence, and later the bride and bridegroom left by car for a tour, the former wearing a beautiful frock of tobacco brown Milanese silk, bordered at the neck, and sleeves with Paisley silk in green, gold, and blue, and a brown lace hat. She also wore a fur coat, the gift of her father and mother. Mr and Mrs Isaacs will live in Melbourne. . PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (FROM OCR OWK CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, October 27. Miss Stella MuiTay (Christclmrch) is to make her debut at a recital in London early in December. This morning the death is announced at 29 Devonshire street, London, of Clara Darlow, the much-loved and valued friend of Mrs Patrick Campbell, of Christchurch. The deceased lady passed away on October 2otli. Mrs S. L. Hamerton (Christchurch) has been staying with her sister, Mrs A. P. McDouall, in London. Sho thinks of returning to New Zealand by the Remuera in February.

Miss Ada Stringer (Christchurch) is in London after eight months in Cairo, where she stayed with her sister, Mrs Scott Cairns. For the present she will be in I<ondon, but her future pious are yet unformed. Miss Nora D'Argel (Miss Nora Long, late of Wellington) appeared at Covent Garden this week in Carl Rosa Company's production of ''The Tales of Hoffmann. She, of course, again takes the part of the doll wife—a character to which she is well suited.

Mrs Leonard Martin has been prominent in the ladies' field golf foursome tournament at Ranelagh. This season, soon after her return from New Zealand, she' was runner-up in the Scottish championship. In the fourth round at RaJielagh, Mrs Martin and Mrs Durlacher (a former Irish internationalist),, 15, beat Mrs Vlasto and Miss N. Fnrwell, 15, 1 up. In the fifth round they Were successful against Mrs Cruise and Mrs Lutyons, at the 20tli hole, but in the semi-finals they were defeated by Miss E. E. Helme and Miss Joy Winn (6). 4 and 3. Mrs J. 0. Lawrence and Miss Iliffe Lawrence (Christchurch) havo been on a visit to Colonel and Mrs Macpherson, at Teignmouth. After a month in London, they are going to the Cote d'Or, France, for an indefinite period. Mr and Mrs Baail Gould (nee Miss Lorraine Kebbell, Wellington) are on their way to Bombay and Gistan, Eastem Persia, where they hope to arrive early in December. They spent a fortnight in Spain, Algeciras, Ronda, and Seville. Mr and Mrs Cecil Kebbell will remain at Sidmouth until the end of January. Their son, Mr C. M. A. Kebbell, is at Trinity College, Cambridge, taking a course in agriculture. Mr arid Mrs George Knowles (nee Miss B. Dormer Maunder) have acquired the historic French chateau of Clos St. Victor, and thev purpose making this their home, the chateau dates from the reign of Louis XL, and was one of his favourite reso-rte, fcnt the original house was restored and rebuilt some time in the 18th-19th century, 80 that now its appearance is much nore modern, but the foundations are original. The chateau is in the beautiful province of Touraine, about 3 miles from Tours, where the climate is very similar to that of the north of New Zealand. Tours is called the "garden of France," and is a beautiful locality. The property consists of about forty acres.