WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18051, 17 April 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tie I*dy Editor trill lie pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" Items of social or persons! news. Such Items should be folly authenticated, and engagemf-nt notices mnet bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited os any matters affecting, or of .interest te, vomen.

Mr and Mrs Maurice O'Rorko and Mr Struan Watson will be the guests of Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley," for the Easter festivities.

Miss Peggy Palmer (Gisborne) >i visiting her aunts, the Misses Tabart.

Miss Margaret Scott (Fiji) is staying with Mrs Richard Allen, "The Mill House," Fendalton. Miss Shona Rhodes is going on Tuesday to Wellington, where she will stay with Lady Rhodes for the Fleet Week festivities.

Miss Kathleen Cracroft Wilson (7ikao) will be the guest of Mrs N. M.. Orbell, Heaton street, for the Easter holidays. Miss Jocelyn Bloomfiekl (Auckland) will spend the week-end with Mrs W. H. Norton. Mansfield- avenueMr .and Mrs F. W. Freeman are leaving to-day for Hannicr. Miss Stoddart returned last night from Akaroa and Long Bay, where she has been sketching.

Miss Margaret Ormond (Hawke's Bav), who is at present the guest of Mrs R. L. M. Kitto, Wainoni road, will spend Easter with Mrs T. L. Cow hshaw, Merivale. Mrs D. V. Donaldson (Cashmere Hills) has returned, from a visit to Ashburton and Rotherham.

Mrs J. F. Green (Heaton street) is jroing to Hanmer for the Easter holidays. Miss Turton, who is coming from Wellington for thft goli tournament, will bo the sruest of Mrs O. T. 3. Alpers, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs H. Bicknell (Cashmere Hills) are> spending the holidays at Peel Forest.

Mr and Mrs Lancelot Moorp 'nntl their little daughter are visiting Mrs Walter Moore, Park lane, Fendalton.

Miss Dolly Garrick. - has returned from Balmoral. Mr and Mrs Keith ' Hadfield are spending the holidays at Diamond Harbour,

Miss Isobel Mitchell (Cashmere Hills) is visiting her sister in Gisborne.

-,. Mr and Mrs G. H, Congreve are motoring to Timaru for the Easter holidays. At,yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board it was reported that Mrs Ovington, the newly-appointed matron of the Orphanage, had taken up her, duties.

Major and Mrs A. L. Gray leave to-day for Timaru. Mr and Mrs H. S. Robinson (Cashel street) have moved into their new home in St. James's street, Avonside. Miss Dolly Townsend leaves Christchureh to-day to spend the Easter holidays with friends in South Canterbury.

Mrs Jas. Hoban and > Miss Julia Hoban (Culverden) returned north from Dunedin'yesterday. '■Miss.C, o'Conner and Miss Fitzgerald, who were recently the -guests of Mrs P. Griff en, Springfield, have returned to Christchureh.

At yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board it was decided to write to Miss Benjamin,, who had resigned from the .Sanatorium, expressing the Board's appreciation of Tier lengthy service.

" Miss Aileen Dearsley returned last evening from a tour of the North Island and is staying at St. Elmo. - The death is announced from' Tauranga of Mrs' Crowley, wife of Mr E. Crowley,'formerly of Napier, president of tno Tauranga .Bowling Club and a well-known bowler at many Dominion tournaments.

Mr H. R. Sellers, accompanied by Mrs Sellers, sen., is on a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Mr and Mrs J. Gr. Hordman and their two daughters leave Wellington for England .by the lonic to-day.

Mrs A. G. Williams and daughter (Darfield) left on Wednesday for a holiday visit to the West Coast.* At yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board, Sister Gibbon was appointed to the Coronation Hospital, and Staff Nurse Watson promoted to the sistership at the Middle Sanatorium.

Mr and Mrs B. Clarke (Wellington), Mr and Mrs G. Galloway (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs J. A. Philip (Timaru), Mrs L. M. Wilson (Wellington) are guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs E. M. Lake. (Dunedin) are' staving at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs Joseph Studholme this morning from a visit to the North Island.

Mr and Mrs Calvin Lord have returned to town from Craigieburn, where they have been staying with Mr and Mrs McAlpine.

Amongst the University students who are going to Wellington for Easter are: Misses Fanny Metcalfs, Peggy Zohrab, Barbara Graham, Phyllis dii Feu, and Doreen Gilford, all of whom will stay with Mrs Gifford, Wellington. Mr and Mrs Fane Cox .(Wellington), who have been spending a holiday in Canterburv, left by last night's ferry steamer for Wellington. Owing to Mrs Cox's state of health she was not able to see many of her old friends in Christchureh.

A partieularlv good stock of homemade cakes, pastry, and preserves will be offered for sale to-day at Hereford Court. The shop will not be open to-morrow or on Saturday. The ladies of the Linwood Tennis Club will be-in charge, and the profits will be devoted to the Wilding Park Fund. Miss J. Carmichael has been appointed senior sister on the staff or the Greytown Hospital. Miss Carmichaei at present occupies the position of Sister at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs. She received her training in the Auckland Hospital and passed her State examination in 1921 with honours, and was also Gold Medallist for her hospital examinations.

A delightful surprise party visited the residence of Mrs Cox, Yaldhurst, last week, when an enjoyable time was spent with games and dancing. Amongst those present were Mesdames Eosser, Keller, Jarman, Misses Jarman (C), B. Eosser, E. Keller, A. Keller, H. Eosser, J. Brown, O. Prosser, Messrs E. Guy, P. Keller, W. Eosser, J ; Oldridge, H. Jarman, L. Jarman, G. Keller, E. Keller, E. Jarman, H. Davis. Friends of Miss Cicely Audibert, late of Christchureh and now touring Australia with Mr G. P. Hanna's "Famous Diggers," is making "a wide reputation in the Commonwealth as a soprano. She has been travelling with different companies in Australia for the past two and a half years, and has appeared i n Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Hobarft, in each of which places she has received a very enthusiastic reception. Mrs J. Lindley, who is leaving by 'the lonic for England, was the guest of honour at a "tea party" given at Ballantyne's tea room yesterday afternoon b'v the Hospital Social Welfare Guild. 'Mrs H. P. Herbert, on behalf of th'ose present, wished Mrs Lindley a happy voyage and a safe return. Those present were Mesdames H. F. Herbert, Lindley, F. Cowper, Lee, Caithness, Bell, Anderson, Hill, Savage, • Mumm, Parker, Hucks, Edmonds, Barker, Jar-den,'-and Matron "Webster.

■At. the Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting the Executive Committee introduced the innovation of reducing the charge for admission of ladies to the enclosure at Riccnrton to ss, instead of 10s, as formerly. So successful did the new scheme, prove that it has been decided to continue the reduced charge, and the admission of ladies to the enclosure on Monday and .Tuesday will be ss. On Tuesday, added interest will be given to the meeting by the presence of Gloaming, who never fails to draw a host of admirers.

Mrs Ben Savillc, who is well-known in musical and other circles, and who left on a visit to Europe,'via America, a few months ago, in a postcard dated New Orleans, March 12th, states that she has had a wonderful time, having visited Suva, ; Honolulu, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los'rAngeles, and other cities in the United States and Mexico. In New Orleans, Mrs_ Savil.le found great pleasure ,in visiting the many historic' spot's. When, she wrote she was on the eve of leaving for Chicago, . and intended leaving -New York on Maieh 29$ - for England, i : -■

At the Jubilee .Home, Woolston, a I '' kitchen evening" was' tendered to the matron, Miss Webster, who is shortly to be married. Games, music, and dancing were indulged in, and a large number of useful gifts were presented to Miss"Webster,' ajl of them given by the old people, inmates of the Home, the staff, and the visitors. Mrs H. F. Herbert expressed the very warm affection in which' Miss Webster-was held by all whp knew her, and wished her every happiness in her new life. A presentation' was made also to Miss Ovington, who is leaving to take charge of the Waltham Orphanage, from the staff and inmates of the Home. Musical items were given by' Mts Cowper and Messrs H. Edwards, Sheridan, H. W. Cossins,,Fred Gask'ell and Cheyne. '. On Wednesday evening a "kitchen evening" was given by Mr and Mrs T. P. Johnson, jun., at their residence, Seargill, to Miss 'Edith Pannett, of "Milmore," Seargill, in honour of her approaching marriage to Mr Walter P. Blackie. About eighty guests assembled ■■ and a v«ry'pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent in games and competitions, interspersed with vocal and'-other/musical' items. Miss Pannett was the recipient of a very large number of "useful gifts, and after all the parcels had been opened, she thanked the donors. The opportunity ,was also taken by the members of the congregation of the local Methodist Church to express to Miss Pannett their sincere appreciation of pe valuable services she has rendered the church in the capacity of organist for several years, and in presenting her with a set of stainless cutlery. Mr E. A. Poster wished her, on behalf of , the Methodist congregation, a long, prosperous, arid happy future .

A prominent Wellington Lady, down in Christchurch for the Easter Holidays, was the centre of considerable interest in a well-known tea room yesterday, when she was observed to be wearing one of the new advanced Parisian Fur Models in beautiful Nutria, specially imported by Madame Menere, The Furrier, corner Cashel and Colombo streets, (upstairs). M 6512-7563

The Visit of ** the Special Service Squadron is Near at Hand.—We have the fancy footwear you need for this special occasion, English Suede Shoes in latest strap effects and colours. Dancing Shoes in Satins and Brocades, also Patent Dress Shoes. Inspection invited. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 6

K.P. EXTRACT ENERGISES. For children requiring a special build-ing-up food producing bone and muscle, and giving assistance to the digestion, doctors admit that K.P. Extract of Malt with Cod Liver Oil is invaluable.. From all chemists and stores. Packed in a bijr glass jar with blue label.

For genuine Home-made Cakes of all kinds-rThe Ritz Cake Shop, United Service Building, Cathedral square. 6

"Patricia" is now booking orders for the High-Class Knitted Goods for which the shop is famous. Nowhere does one see Nobbier Knitted Costumes, Jumpers, Frocks, or Daintier Baby Things. High-Class Dressmaking and Millinery. Corner Montreal and Victoria streets. 'Phono 2343 M. L 4206

SOCIAL AT SPRINGFIELD. The enthusiastic endeavours of the members of the newly-formed Springfield Girls' Club to make their first social of the season a great success were fully rewarded. The Springfield Hall on Friday evening looked unusually gay with greenery, toi toi grass, and bullrushes forming an effective decorative scheme. A large "Welcome" banner blazoning from the stage wall greeted the guests as they entered the hall, which had been kindly lent/for the evening by Mr P. Griffen, and the banner by Miss Hoglund. The floor was in excellent condition for dancing, for which the music was contributed by Mr and Mrs R. Walker (cornet and piano), Mrs W. M. Campbell (violin), Mrs Donovan ancl Mr E. Ortgers (piano and violin), Mr Clifford Smith (concertina), and Mr and Miss Millar (Russell's Flat) (piano and violin). Extras were plaved by Misses Stella Naismith and D. Innes," and songs were contributed bv Misses Ivy Joines,- Irene Laythorne," D. Innes, and Mr Freer. The "lucky spot" dance, for which the prize was donated by Mr R. Milliken, was won by Miss M. Dorward and Mr L. Kennedy. One of the special features of the evening's programme was a burlesque in pantomime, entitled "Wild Nell, the Pet of the Plains," or '' The Prairie Girl's Sacrifice,'' given by the members of /the Girls' Club. Those taking parts were Misses M. Dorward, Rita McLaren, Ivy Joines, Irene Lapthorne, L: Dorward, E. Donovan G. Kelly, J. Walker, and Stella Naismith. A bounteous supper - was provided by the members of the Hockey and Girls' Clubs. Mr D. McCurdy, as master of ceremonies, was responsible for the evening's programme being carried through with despatch. The proceeds will be shared by the Springfield Girls' Club and the Hockey Club.

WEDDING. BAYLDON—McCAEDLE. A quiet wedding 'took place yesterday morning at St. John's Church, Latimer square, when Mr John Bayldon, second son of Mrs and the late Captain T. C. Bayldon, of Thames, was married to Kathleen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. McCardle, North Auckland, The Eev. H. Nelson Wright was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who looked charming in a dress of white brocaded satin with veil and coronet, carried a white praver-book with streamers She was attended bv Miss Madge Bayldon, sister of the bridegroom who_ wore almond green crepe de chine, trimmed wiTh cinnamon brown,, and cinnamon brown hat. She carried a beautiful bSst of autumn, shaded flowers , The bride was given away by Mi f. C Cross, late of Auckland. \ MY D E, McDonald, a. close friend of the bridegroom, acted as, bort man After the ceremony a small recep tiot was held at the Tea Kiosk m the Public Gardens. .'. „■, r . Among the guests were'-Mrs P. C. Cross who wore black velvet with hat to match! Miss McCardle (cousin of he We), fawn jersey costume with hat to match; and Mrs I, Burke, navy blue costume and S^T^The bride's travelling frocK. was a ngger brown costume trimmed wig fur and with hat- to match. The Spy couple leave this monung to spend the honeymoon at Akaroa.

, ARCHER-CLAY. At the Sydenham Bapfist Church-at &*% S^S S ClaTtcke " ham, Christchurch, and llendrick Uee, elder son ot the Rev. J. K- ™ l Archer, of Sydenham lhe brides friends and members of the Bible Uass lere responsible for the decorntion ot the church, with a wealth of white flowers. Miss Bennington was organist Mr T. Archer was best man, ana Mr Stanley Clay was groomsman. The bride wore a sleeveless gown ot. ivory brocaded satin, with Bide panels ed-ed with silver bead lrmge,- and brilliant buckles ornamenting the shoulders and'hips. Her tulle ye* feU from a coronet of silver lace and brilliants,; and she carried a. shower bou- e quet of white flowers with white satin streamers. . . ' ■-.'.-.' Miss Ivy C!ay, the chief bridesmaid, wore heliotrope -brocaded satfn trimmed Avith gold sequins, gold shoes and stockings, and a veil of heliotrope silk net. Her bouquet of heliotrope aiid apricot flowers was finished with gold streamers. ■ The second bridesmaid, Katrena Bardsley, wore < appie" green brocaded satin, trimmed with silver, silver shoes and stocKings and

apple-green silk Bet veil. Her -bouquet t« tSTwith silver rtreamen. After the ceremony at the ctourcn, n f bride's parents entertained SuJ. i* Her peacock Hue hrth«d teucles of gold ««d her toilInd a brovrn velvet hat lightened with silver tissue. _, u- w Amongst the guests were: Mrs W T Bardslev (Dunedin), Mrs J. A-val-entine: fc Plymouth), MrsT Drake and Mrs J. Clay (InvercargiU), Mr and Mrs H J- Jefcoate (Christcnurch), and Ar W P Johnson (Te Awamutu) (uncles'and aunts.of the bride), Mr and Mrs G Valentine (Mount Cook), Misses M. and R. Jefcoate, Mr and Airs H O. Jefcoate (cousins of the bride), Mr E. J. Howard, M.P., Rev. M W P. Lascelles (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Rawsthorne (Hawke's Bay), Mr and Mrs Shead, Mr and Mrs Barnett Mr and Mrs Willowby, Mr and Mrs G E. Burt, Mr and Mrs C. E. Holliss, Mrs J. Craig, Mrs Rule, Mrs E. D. Brown, Mrs Haines, Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Shaw, Mr and Mrs Calvert, Misses Goading, Turner (2), Johnson, L\ Muison, "W. "Watson, B. Delaney, D. Thomas, Hoddinott (3), Messrs Williams, King, Marsh, Holliss (2), R. Rule, Page (2), A. Reed, H. W. Samuels, Lowarts, (J. G. Lockwood, Paterson, E. J. Corcoran, G. A. Connal, E. and R .Smith, and the Rev. L. 0. H. Barbour. The bride's aoing-away dress was an oyster grey three-piece suit of gabardine and crepe de chine, worn with grey shoes and stockings, grey ancl saxe blue hat and a white fur stole, tihe (gift of the 'bridegroom. The honevmoon is to be spent in the North Island.

CAETEE—^BAENETT. Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the wedding ceremony on Tuesday of Mr Beg. Carter, third son of Mr Carter, of Greenpark; and of Eva Lucy, second daughter of Mrs T. Barnett, of Tai Tapu. The Methodist Church was very prettily decorated for the occasion with red and golden dahlias and foliage, bowls of white cosmeas with autumn leaves and silver horse-shoes adorned the altar rails, while an enormous bell ,of white flowers, under which the bridal party stood, was suspended over the altar. The Eev. William Laycoek was the officiating clergyman, and as the bride entered the church on her brother's arm, the hymn "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden" was sung by the choir. ''" -» '■•■ The bride wore a beautiful dress" of white crepe de chine, cut on straight lines with a waterfall panel at one side clasped with a white ornament. Her veil was of soft tulle, held by a wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of choice white flowers, with a single red petal. Miss Lydia Barnett, the bride's sister was bridesmaid. She wore _ a smart frock of apricot satin with tiny frilled lace sleeves. Her chic hat was of black crepe de chine lined with apricot'and trimmed with a large ornament and side streamers. Her bouquet matched her dress. Mr T. Carter was best man. 'Mrs Keith Peryman played appropriate bridal music as the party left the'ehurch. . „ ' , v „ At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, Mrs T. H. Barnett, mother of- the bride, received a number ot euests in the Methodist Schoolroom, which had been transformed into a floral bower. The decorations were of rich autumn-shaded leaves and scarlet berries. Mrs Barnett wore a handsome dress of black marocain, with black and white hat.' About one hundred guests were entertained at the breakfast, over winch the Eev. W. Laycoek presided. The usual toasts were honoured. During the breakfast Mrs H. S. Peryman Sa Mr a andMrs Gaiter left later by motor-car on their wedding trip. The bride travelled in a navy blue costume with grey plush hat trimmed with green wings.

WEDDING AT CHERTSEY. . McLAUCHLAN— McKEE. ' A weddhiir of much interest to the residents of "the Chertsey district was solemnised in the Presbyterian Chuich recpntlv when Ellen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. McKee, of Chertsev was married to William Archie, ton of Mr and Mrs McLauchlan, ot Kiffelton. The ceremony was pertormp3 by the Rev. A. S. Mormon, ot lakaL, and suitable wegmg musj atod for the occasion, was hlled to over-flowing with the many friends of the bride and bridegroom. * The bride was gwen away by her father, and wore a lovely frock of Shito soople satin with wide sleeves ot Srjette? and hand-embroidered side S From the shoulder, foil » foose panel lined with pale pmk silk, Km place, by trails of white jessamine. Her richly-embroidered veil was arranged in mob-cap style, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of palepink and cream flowers with maiden"he bridesmaid, Miss Nance McKee, sister of the bride, wore madonna blue satin la tosca, with' wide sleeves of apricot georgette. • Her hat was also of apricot-georgette,, trimmed with flowers, while her bouquet was cornnosed of cream < flowers with maidenhair fern. Little Vera Oliver, cousin of the bride, was a chanmng flowergirl in > shell-pint-net with mauve and. pink -ribbons at the waist and a wreath of pink rosebuds in her; hair. -She carried a basket of pale-pink and mauve. flowers. . V , ' _ _ The bridegroom was supported, by Mr T. W. McKee as best man. After the ceremony, a. reception was held in the Chertsey Hall. Mrs McKee who received the- many guests, wore a handsome : black coat-frock braided in white, with a black hat of hatter's plush trimmed with a white osprey. The bridegroom's mother wore a brown tailored costume with hat to; match. Miss Clara McKee was dressed in mauve figured organdi and Miss Phyllis McKee in pale blue net. . Amid hearty congratulations and the usual showera of confetti, the happy couple left for the South. The bride travelled in a navy tailored costume with a small hat of saxe blue, finished with an osprey. In the evening Mr and Mrs MeKea entertained a very large circle of friends in the Chertsey Hall. Dancing was enjoySd till an early hour, the music being provided by Miss Sherwood, of Christehurch Jv _assisted by Mr H. McDonald, of Rakaia. Songs were given durmg the evening by Misa Hocking, Mr and. Miss Sherwood (duet), Mr J. "Watt and Mr Guy Struthers. Before dispersing, Mr F. Ironside on behalf of the guests, thanked Mr and Mrs McKee for their hospitality, and Mr T. W. McKee suitably responded on behalf of his father and mother.

Residents in the eastern part of the city have been recently receiving visits fom a woman who, on the plea that stimulants are required for a sick person, has asked for, and in some cases received, spirits. It is reported that she visited no fewer than sixteen houses one night in quest of liquor; and a few mornings ago she woke a household up at five o'clock in order to ask for spirits for a sick person.

POPPY DAY. A meeting of ladies to make final arrangements in connexion with the annual Poppy Day appeal was held in the Jellicoe Hall yesterday, Mrs H. T. J. Thacker-presiding. There, were present: Mesdames A. F. Smith, Munro, Neville, Holmes, . Haniber, Maddren, Kelly, Garbett, Sinclair, Benzie, Evans, Batchelor, Misses Carney, Mcßeth, Grand, Overton, Gordon, and McOwen. Apologies were received from Mesdames Norton-Francis, Deans, Marriner, ,Britton, and Miss Cuthbert.

It was reported that the Progress League had kindly lent their room in Cathedral square as a central depot on Poppy Day, and it was resolved to request all helpers to report there at 8 a.m. on the 23rd instant.

A letter was read' from Mr Lancaster, Headmaster of the Boys' High School, in which he gave, permission for poppies to be sold at the school entrance.

It was also reported that permission' had been granted by the City Council for tables and chairs to be placed at points of advantage in the city. In view'of the fact that the Metisopolitan Trotting Club's meeting is to be held on the same day as Poppy Day, it was resolved to write to the Metropolitan Trotting Club, baking for permission to sell poppies on th' 3 racecourse at Addington on that day, as it was pointed out that large numbers of people would be drawn away from the town, in order to attend the race meeting, and this would probably have a bad effect on the day's sale.

Encouraging reports were received from outlying districts, and everything augured well for a most successful appeal. It was decided to 'advertise, asking ladies willing to he,lp in the sale of poppies to forward their names the secretary, P.O. Box 354, Christchurch.

BARROW FAIR AT SUMNER.

S most successful Barrow Fair was held in the Sumner Town Hall last evening by the .members of the Methodist Church, the object being to raise funds for the extension of the Sunday School. A large number of gaily decorated barrows, laden with attractive wares, were placed round the hall, and these, during the entire evening were' be-' 6ieged by eager buyers. On the stage were small tables for supper, attractively decorated with pink geraniums. The Eev. W. J. Williams, after briefly'stating the object of the Fair, asked the Mayor (Mr W. H. to open the function. Mr Nicholson who was greeted with ap-. plause,' said it was with great pleasure that he"was present to open the Fair, and' it was a| splendid thing lo know that the present Sunday School would not hold the number of pupils attending. He stressed the time and labour spent en the barrows and hoped that the result would be thoroughly satisfactory. The following are the barrows and the barrowmongers in charge:— Pie Cart—Mr and Mrs Woolcock. Cake Barrow—Miss Jones and Miss Nora Jones. _ , , /_ Sweet Barrow—Misses Buckham, —. Joyce,_ and Phyllis Wilkinson. . Miscellaneous Barrow—Misses Mavis Peek and Vjera Martin. . ■ Flower Barrow—Mrs, Williams, nra Mad, dren assisted by Marjoria Wilson, Xura, Wilkinson, Arite Andrews, and Alice Candy Floss—lay Buckham and Rita Wilkinson. . Fruit Barrow—Miss Olive Priest. Bran Tub Barrow—Mrs Ogier, Miss , Graoe Carter, and Miss Ng.iire Ogier Vegetable Barrow—Mrs Baxter and Mr Economy Barrow—Miss Gimblett and Mies Ladfes' Guild Barrow—Mrs Gimblett and Mrs Undrill. ~ , ~. NovcUy Barrow—Mrs J. A.-Booth and Miss Edna Healop. Preserves Barrow—Jack Heslop and John Thody. _ „ Peanuts and Lavender Bags BarrowJamie Maddien. During the evening Mrs • Woolcock sang "Come to the Fair," after which there was a grand parade of the barrews round the hall The voting for the best decorated barrow resulted in the prize being won bv the peanut and lavender barrow (Jkvvp Mpdiren), with Miss Jones (cakes), Mrs Woolcock (pieenrt) Misses Mavis Peek and Vjera Martin (miscellaneous barrow), equal, second.

An excellent concert, arranged by Mrs J. C. Holmes, was given last night at Rannerdale Home. '.The' contributors to the programme were Mrs Woodhard (song), Miss Mabel Dyer (song), Miss Sharp (song), Miss Dorothy Talbot (piano solo and accompaniments), Mr D. Bishop ' (song), Mr P. S. Nicholls (song), Mr Mazen (whistling solo), Mr Turner (recitations), Mr Fred Cook (song), and Mr A. J. Fear (song).

BANGIORA.

Owing.'to a number of 'members being unable to attend the meeting of the Borough Council to-night, the meeting has been postponed till Thursday, the 24th instant. There was a large attendance at St. John's Church last evening, when the choir gave Maunder's "Olivet to Calvary. V The aolos were pleasingly takon by Miss Horrell, Miss Smith, Mr G. E; Springer, Mr D. W. L. Mehrt.ens, and Mr A. J. Woodward. Credit is due to the organist and choirmaster, Mr J. C. Thompson, for bringing the choir up to such a state of efficiency.. This sacred work wiil be repeated tomorrow evening. SPRINGFIELD. \ !, The weather since the beginning of the week-has been more like summer than the end of autumn. Turnips and green feed are growing well. -l& e soil is very dry, but the crops obtain sufficient iuoisture from the heavy night dews. . . Much interest is being taken in the formation of a Bowling Olub,m Spnnglield. At a meeting held on Saturday night the matter was discussed, and it was decided to defer forming a club pending the obtaining of further particulars regarding the construction and laying out of a green; which will be in tho Domain. Mr G. Popple was elected honorary secretary, pro tem. To liquidate the debt of painting and renovating the Roman Catholic Church, it was decided at a meeting to hold a grand concert and dance on April 24th. The concert should bo especially well patronised, as some of the best musical talent from Christchurch has been procured by the Rev. Father Hanrahan.

On Sunday .Mr F. Ferguson convoyed :i party of fifteen people to Lake Coleridge. A delightful day was spent viewing the lake and being initiated into the mysteries pf capturing tlectricity at the power station. It is hoped to arrange a trip to Lako Pearson afc a later date.