WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18070, 12 May 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

' The lady Editor will ba pleaaad to receive for publication In tha "Women'* Corner" items of soda! . or personal news. Sneh Items should bo fnlly authenticated, and engagement notlcoj most few* the signatures of tot! parties. C«respondonce Is invited Ml anf matters affecting, at af (start* tat voaen. Mr and Mrs John Montgomery, are i staying in Auckland with their Excellencies Lord and Lady Jellicoe for the Fleet Week festivities, after ; which they leave for England. Miss Dorothy Chrystall has returned from a visit to Duncdin. Friends of the late Mr Blanch, formerly headmaster of Christ's College, will l)e glad to learn of tlie success of his eider daughter in the recent medical examinations of the University of Melbourne. o,ut of 176 candidates only 22 took honours in every subject, and of these Dr.' Mona- Blanch was eighth. This'entitles her to appointment as one of the rcsider.t nodical . officers of the Melbourne' Hospital for a year. , Dr. Jessie Maddison, who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, >■ has returned to Hawke's Bay. Mr and Mrs Flint and their son and daughter left' on Saturday nijght, en route for England, where they will spend a few months. Mrs C. L. Hart (Eugby street) is spending a week in South Canterbury. Mrs T. E. Taylor (Cashmere . Hills), who has been attending a W.C.T.U. conference in Wellington, returned to Cliristcliurch' on Saturday. Mrs H. D. Acland and-her daughters are staying at Peel Forest. Mrs Whitehead, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs J. P. Andrews ■(Kncwles street), leaves this month for England. Mrs Evelyn Wright (Wellington) will spend this week with her sister, Mrs D. Macbean Stewart. Mrs Eussell Beals * has left for .America. Mrs Collins (Sy.driey), and Miss Hallidav (Hawke's Bay) are among; the guests at the United Service Hotel. Dr. and Mrs John Jewell (late of Lyttelton), 'who are at present in Melbourne visiting Mrs Newell's brother, are expected to arrive in Chrisfchurch in a few weeks. They have had a i most interesting tour' in, India, visiting Delhi,' Amritsar, Agra/ Benares, : Madras, and Calcutta, before embark- : ing from Colombo. Mr ahd Mrs Herbert Hill left oil Sat-, tfrday night for Wellington, to join the Euahine for, England and the Continent. ; .

•: Jm* and Mrs W. -Willia,ms (Collins . slreet, Addington) left for Auckland oi Saturday night. ' c Mrs T.. S.'Jaokson (Avonside) are spending a holiday in DunOitin. ■ Miss C. Cane (Nelson), Mr and Mrs D. Tripe (Nelson), Miss B. Borland (Edendale) are guests at the Clarendon Hotel. , Miss McPherson, late assistant mistress at the Addington School, is spending a few dafs with Mrs J• Hancox (Cunninghame terrace, Lyttelton). Miss O. L. McPherson, assistant mistress, Addington School, prior to her departure for her new home at Omiln, wa3 fnrpwclkd by her class, whom she received several handsome tokens 'of well-merited esteem. Miss McPhcr'soii was also entertained by the members of t>R teaching staff, when Mr Clarke, headmaster, presented her with a farewell gift from her fellow-teachers, his' .remarks regarding ,the many good qualities of Miss McPherson Being fully endorsed by Miss Thqmson and Mr Kennedy. . Says the Sydney "Theatre":—When the Seymour. Hicks couple reach New Zealand,, Ellaline Ternss (Mrs Hicks) will be in the land; of her birth, as the late William' Terriss. was farming "in■'the. Auckland province when Ellaline wis born. _ Miss' Lorha Forbes, a. leading member of Mr Wilkie 's Shakespearean' Company, has regretfully parted from the organisation, and. it is said, intends establishing a school for dramatic art in Melbourne. The weekly dances at Dixieland continue to be most popular and enjoyable. A large crowd of guests danced happily on Saturday night to the spirited music of Sutherland's Jazz Band. On Thursday a party of artists Fuller's ■■ : vaudeville and ' the George Wallace Revue Co., gave a programme of music at the Christchurch Hospital. The songs and instrumental items were greatly enjoyed by the patients in the various wards. The musicians /were conveyed by cliar-a-banc to _ and' from the hospital through the kindness of Mr Hstyward, of Rink Taxis Ltd.

The Returned Soldiers' Dance in the Art Gallery on Saturday night was well attended. ' The recently elected committee, which was in charge, consists of Mesdames J. S. Keljy, Blackburn, Fleck, G. Wright, and Cummings, Miss Plastone, Mess'rs E: Orchard (chairman), D. Burnside "(M.C.), Blackburn and, Wright (assistant masters of ceremonies), Fleck, Gee. T. Har.tigan, Cummings, and "W. E. Leadley (secretary). The music for the dances was supplied by Willyams's Jazz Band augmented" by the new trick jazz, drummer The extras were played by the Lilac Jazz Orchestra and were much appreciated. Yesterday, Mother's Day, was celebrated at the Y.M.C.A. In the . morning the Rev. W. A. Hay addressed s group of residents, taking as his theme "Mother the Centre of the Home and the Home the Central Factor in our Civilisation." The afternoon gathering was held round a big cheery fire in the cosy corner, with 125 present. Mr A. Borrows, ihe president, occupied the chair introducing the speaker, Mr L. M. Isitt, MP.- The speaker quickly gripped his audience with some humorous remarks' about father's authority in the family group, but quietly brought the fact' home to those present that it was the tireless energy, cheerfulness, and patience of the mother that guided the family group. Mr J. Tennent sang "Mother Machree." The Ladies' /-Auxiliary, under Mrs Adams, distributed buttonholes to those present, in honour of mother, while the Social Committee distributed good cheer with a cup of afternoon tea. Tea over, the group ioined in a verv hnpnv sing-songjunder the baton of Mr S. "Wilkinson, at the close of which, the men split up int® their denominational groups to attend ch'urch.

The White Rose Club-held a dance in the Hibernian Hall on Thursday evening, the music being supplied by the American Orchestra. During the even, ing a waltzing competition, judged by Mr A. Fairbrass,--was won by Miss M. Plumridge and Mr F. Lodgard. Among others, present were: —MeSdames Goodman, Jones, Crouch, Bateman, Misses Violet Campbell, Williams, Connie Jones, R. Wilkinson,' C. Kinriaird, Maureen Jones, L. Armstrong, Gladys Parry, A. Kinnaird, M. . McDougall, Doris Clark, C. Thistoll, Mona Fairbrass, M. . Beckford, L. Jack.son, S. Ilarvc'y, E. Harvey, M. Walton, Lorna Parkin, K. Hannon, Messrs T. Wise, Norman Donovan, L. Manson, D. How--ell, L. "Shields, G. Cain, G. Sanders, O. S. Martin, G. Cordant, L. Jenkins, J. Johnston, Roy MuWer, L. Boult, Clark, Mack, .and H. Sykes. The duties, of M.C. we're "carried out by Mr J. Flannelly. * On Saturday evening Mr ■ and Mrs C. H. Moir entertained about forty guests at their residence, "Waianawa," Leicester street, at a smqll dance, to celebrate the engagement of their youngest daughter, Muriel, to Thomas Malcolm, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Handisides, of Linwood. The dancing and lounge rooms were decorated with multi-coloured tulle streamers, and at supper the us.ua! toasts were honoured. Mr L. Blogg supplied the music, and the extras were played by Messrs V. Heane, G. Richardson, and L; Wc'stwood. 1 The "lucky spot!' dance was won by Miss Renee-Moir and Mr F. Kerr. Mrs I 'Moir, who received the guests, wore navy crepe de chine, beaded. Miss Muriel Moir wore a pretty frock of blusli pink satin shot with silver, and Miss Rene'e' Moir wore wore ivory satin with berthe of silver lace, and Mrs T. Handisides wore nigger brown marocain. Others prea-, ent were:—Mesdames W., Murphy, G. ' Richardson, Misses Dorothy Handisides, Josephine Duncan, Jessie Sh'arpe, Mavis Baty, Bene Archer, Nita ; Baty, Olive Derrick, Lilla Baty, E. Reed, Everal Bull, Nell Bradley, 4 Ray; Bradley, Julia Le Bretton, Caroline, Clark, Messrs C. H. Moir, T. W, Handi sides, W. Murphy, GL Richardson,' M. Handisides, V. Heane, C. Handisides, K. White, L. Westwood, J. Richardson, J. McDonald, L. Blogg, E. ShaTpe, Ji Galbraith, D. Pearstori,, Neil McCormaclc, A. Handisides, R. Moir, C. Calder, and H. Beckwood.

The Wentworth Cabaret Club held a carnival dance at the Winter Garden on Saturday, night, when excellent music was supplied by Bailey's Jazz Band. Amongst the dancers were:— Mr and Mrs E. T. Tosswill, Mr and Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, Mr and Mrs H. T. Stubberfield, Mr and Mrs H. Beau-; vais, Mr and Mrs E. Mr and Mrs E. Batstone, Mr and Mrs , G. H. ; Eobinson, Mr and Mrs M. Ballin, Mr and Mrs G. Dixon, Mr and Mrs E. H. Clark, Mr and Mrs E. Wilkins, Mr and, Mrs G. Lewis, Mr and Mrs E. Hapi- i mond, Mr and Mrs H. Mansfield, Mrand Mrs G. Bullock, Mr and Mrs yC.; Whale, Mr and- Mrs Large, Mr-_fiadj Mrs M. ; Arlow, Mr and Mrs .1 Sew-: burgh, Mrs T. Bettle, Misses ; Schneideman, Freda Asquith,.. Ruby, McClatchie (Dunedin), Alma Finnerty, i>. Wilkie, M. Avery, Arline' Power, E. ! Mac Gibbon, L. Jolinston; Tlielma Hicks, , P Oberhuber, G. Welsh, M. McColl, M. Grimmer, D. McNish, J: Armiger, E. | Simpson, H. Bryant, E. Batstoiie C. Young, B. Frazer, D. Fitzway, Yal FitzGeorge, E. Hinds, B. Flood, M. MacPherson,,.. D. Moon, M. Triggs, P. Mobiii, M. Priesthall, G. Phillips, M. Gopperth, Messrs M. Gpld, O. L. Jones, F. W. Large, L. Eobinson, E. M. Moore, "L. Brown, G. Blogg, Crosbie, V. Main r L; Coffey, H. Cunningham, A. Grimmer j Harvey, G. Connal, E. Brightling, E. A. Welsh, F. McCaldow, Don Eobertson, 'F. Johnston, T. Halliburton,, H.. Duke, G. Lock wood, J. Lawlbr,* C. E. Schofield, (Auckland), E. Hinds, F. Hayes, G. Lye, C. MacClure, Bell, J. Mortloek, and C. J. Eobinson (hon. secretary).

Real genuine Bargains in Furs are awaiting discriminating women at the sale of Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). Owing to her importing direct from London, Paris" and New York, Madame Menere's prices are generally less than wholesale and now m addition for a fortnight only even these low prices have been reduced by 25 per cent." M 8512-8340 OF INTEREST TO ALL DANCERS. Now that the dancing season is upon us you will, no doubt, be requiring several pairs of "evening shoes. Before purchasing, inspect our stock on hand, ana brihg yt-ur old ones to us to renovate and re-cover to match your frocks, giving appearance as 'new. shoes; satisfaction guaranteed at low cost. H. PANNELL and CO., 105 Manchester street, ' OHBISTCHURCH. • P6506-8716 Parents! Keep the kiddies free from colds. "NAZOL" taken ftn Gugar or inhaled, is a sure protectfbn.. Sprinkle baby's pillow. Is 6d for 60 doses. ■' : —; ; -r- 6 . REPUTATION JEALOUSLY GUARDED. Q CORNWELL"S~PURE MALT VINEGAR. It is only natural that the experts who malt Cornwell's Pure Malt Vinegar, and who have -raised it to the standard of the world's best, should jealously guard its reputation. "Cornwell s"'is packed in a_ most attractive bottle,, through which its mellow clearness is immediately apparent. It has a delicate, mellow flavour, which no Vinegar bolstered with acids can boast. To obtain the best ask" for "Cornwell's." H 4090

TRAINING COLLEGES', TOURNAMENT DANCE.

The annual Training College Touraar ment Dance was held in the lecture Hall Peterborough street, on Jjriaay ■evening. The hall was gaily decorated trith blue and gold, and presented an appearance far removed from that of a sombre lecture room. A deligh fon+irr© in the decorations was the ImS" product of the College.artists exhibited on the blackboards lining tli® walls These represented exciting and dramatic scenes from basket ball, swimming and hockey One drawA or t pri tifi£; chriS Orchestra supplied the music The great success of the evening was duein largo measure to the energies of the secre tary, Mr K. G. Chappie, and th p e c ° m : m,ittee, consisting of Misses C. Patter sin,'l. South,. A. < Raven, B. J. Head, •wr Qrt n f+ . t Hay and Messrs A. J* Huston, X. Chambers, S. Lamport, and V Havman. The accommodation for danK was taxed to the utmost Practically the whole of the local studfnts were present A large number of the Normal and Tracing College staffs were present,- including: Mr and Mrs J. E. Purchase. Mr and Mrs G. Mr and Mrs G. Jobberns, Mr and Mrs Greene. Mr and Mrs Corns, Miss Ironside Mr W. T. G. Airey, and Air Maxwell, Miss Lov, Miss Joyce, Mr Lomas, of the Wellington staff. and Mr and Mrs C. T. Aschman, Mr and Mrs \V Irwin, Miss Barlow, Miss Hale, Miss Thexton, Miss Turnery Miss Roscoe, M.iss Pattrick, Mr \ Burberyr Miss Thomson (Conn on Hall) Miss Pughe (Bishopscourt), Miss Baker (Aberdare Hoiise). _The visitstudents from Wellington included": Misses D. BUtterfielfl, G. Steven?, L. Munn, C Cnncan, M. Denton, H. M. Bruce, G. Hawthorn, E. Scarfe, Lane, Schwebe, L. Scott, AshcToft. A. Ho"fr E- Duncan, M. Fabian, R. Jf bian? Tolley. R. Foley. Wyatt ,R, Benson,' R. McKay, A. Gnfhii, L. Ingrim, McDiamid, Ga<unn, Clougher L. Gray, Messrs W. Munro, G. Hall/ Dumn, Jj. Hancock, A. Campbell, Smith, M. C. Amodeo, W. Hobin, Hay. E. (* MiUer, L H,islop, Nelson, Alexander, J. Ward, T Breen, Meads, J. Milburne, W. Phillips, E. Aim, C. Proctor, Wilton, Metcalfe. F. Mayman, Gardner, A. M. Wilson, Goodall. ■ • During the evening Mr W. Monro, on behalf of the visitors, thanked the local students for the very hospitable nay in which they had been treated. He congratulated- the Christchurch Training College' on tfreir well-earned victory. There was no CTsgrace, he snfd, in losing the tournament, as the Wellington representatives had been beaten by a better team. They would go home with very pleasant memories. (Applause.) Mr I. R. Withell, on behalf of the local students, expressed their pleasure at the. opportunity of' entertaining the visitors. They had enjoyed the contests verv much. The football match, .ho thought, had been an • excellent • example of the spirit in which football should be played. (Applause.) ' ~

PLUNKET BALL AT LEESTON.

The second annual brill, under the auspices 1 of the Ellesmere branch of the Neyv Zealand Plunket Society, was Held in the Leeston- Town Hall on Thursday evening. The decorations comprised three large hoops -with white and tangerine streamers hogging from the centre of the hall. A wealth of autumriil foliage ' the streamers, iVithVjlaborate mural decorations to match. The interior of the lounge room was hung with floral drapings, and electric lights and Chinese lanterns were suspended from the ceiling. Bailey'q. Brass-Band, of five instruments, provided music of a quality that left nothing, to be desired. The patrons were very numerous and the floor was fully occupied., Messrs A. J; Gray and T.. H. Overton', as masters of ceremoriiep, carried out their duties most capably. In the supper room ted streamers predominated with ferns and floral work forming the decorative [ Scheme. Mesdames -Gray and S. ' John- ; ston ; supervised the supper arrangements. Amongst those present-were _ Mrs T.' H/ Overton, (president), who wore black satin, with Spanish lace and jet; Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhode 3, beautiful frock of striped pink and mau-ye taffeta; Mesdames A,. J. Gray, black panne velvet, with georr getto eleevei; Kobertson, black marocain and jet; Harte, .black crepe de .chine with beading; W. B. Cunningham, black satin, with jet trimming; Jarcmui, pink and gold shot taffeta, with brown, lace; J. Coe, lilac satin;; G. W. it.'Osborne, green and silver shot.taffeta; A. Young, black panrte velvet, beaded,-' ornament on-,aide; S. Johnston, black .marocain and silver lace; S* Neave, pink crepe de"*chine' and royal blue; B. T. MoMillan,,"black georgette and velvet; F. Wagner, pink souple satin, with embroidered overdress; B. McE|vedy, emerald marocain; liennie, royal blue crepe dechine ; T. Stephens, black beaded crepe de chine;. H. Gardiner, 1 cinnamon satin; McGill, black Hibbard, emerald satin and radium, lace; T. E. McMillan, henna crepe de chine; Barnett, ciel blue lace; Nairn, navy creptf de cbine; G. Hampton, nigger beaded charmeuse; Boyd, black moire and lace; Town&hend, almond green satin; J. Purser, pink and silver shot taffeta; Gurnaey, flame velvet and geofgette sleeves; C. J. Fisher, green georgette; Gibbs, blue _ taffeta ; ■hf Henderson, white crepe de chine; Fisse, V.-ue crepe 'marocain; . H. Hibbard, jade radium Iscb; W. Doyle, black marocain; Morgan, white georgette with old lace; Shanks, brown velvet; W. Lochhead, black satin. i '

Misses Nixon, beautiful frock <A' green georgette, embroidery; Jessie King, black georgette .with- cabochoh of brilliants; Ina. Bobertßon, cherry georgette with gold ornament ; Jellett, gold tissue. .. Hunter, rose| and silver taffeta with ruchings; Johnson, black moire ; B. Cunningham, ciel blue and silver shot satin and silver {flowers; Gladys Brooks, pretty blue iatin,. with white fur trimmings; Anne C.unningham, geranium pink georgette; Joy. "Wickendeny .-pretty frock of old gold panne velvet with apricot and brown flowers at side;. Mavis Dick, salmon crepe de chinssrEita Nixon, salmon lace; Dolly Ml, pink-ifad silver "taffeta,; Odie Kerr, cherry satin; Lynley Lochhead, cherry crepe de chine, beautifully• beaded; Nancy Morrish, black •. satin; Amy Chamberlain, silk georgette; Rita McCfee, pink satin and silver tisane; B. Volckman, black satin with sequin 3; Boyce, black velvet ; s J. Allen, lilac brown crepe de chine; E. K. Scott, black silk with embroidery; Scott, pink silk; Inez McPherson, green satin; J.. Maher, Bji'tin charmeuse and silver;. 0. Rnmpton. mauve satin; McGill,' black georgette, Oriental berthe; Peggy Nairn, pink silk; "A: Brizzle jreen marocnin: T. Lemon, emerald crepe de chine; I. McKenzie, sunset marocain with large ' gold flower at waist; M. Tod, tangerine satin and gold beadin?;, R. Lembn, jade satin" with putty lare; M. Allen, cream,lace frock; M. Chisholm, primrose taffeta, lace overdress; H. Stephens, flame satin; Ferrier, rose marocain; Muriel Jackman, -'black satin with-, green beading: E. Scott, white crepe de chine with silver lace; Maud Johnston, blue georgette; I. Fisse, black satin; Nellie {*Virns, apricot taffeta and lace; Stella Schnelle, blue net; Sawyer, lettuce green; Lemon, navy crepe de chine; Hampton, mauve satin; Eva McLaughlin, blue velvet; M. Quigley, j kingfisher blue satin; Alma Alexander, primrose net; Anne Quisfley, blue crepe de chine; J. Maw, pink l crepei de chine;; M. Gibson, royal blue crepe de. chine; T. McLaughlin, blue floral crepe de chine; Mary McGill, bine Tat'n; Vona McVinnie, gold satin marocain; Hay, turquoise satin marocain j Jean McDonald, pink satin; J. Quigley, blue and flame ehot -taffeta: "Jean Nairn, mauve crepe de chine; Edie Merriman, black velvet and lace collar; Rita Dixon,' cream Jugi; Ebert, brown A. Dawson, a axe ' bine crepe de chine. N

ST. SAVIOUR'S BABIES' HOME.

brightly smiling nurses and happy: faced babies was the sight that greeted those who attended tho opening of the St. Saviour's Babies' Home at Sumner on Saturday afternoon. Indeed,;the position of the home and tHe conditions under which it is run, simply make for happiness, and the" 1 citizens of Sumner undoubtedly fc'el proud of the fact that their picturesque seaside resort was chdsen for the site of the new home. After the several speeches,; and ; after his Grace Archbishop Julius had ! declared the home 'open —a dainty afternoon tea was provided for the visitors. This was followed by an inspection of the everyone declaring themselves charmed with the arrangements made for the welfare or the babies. Amongst those present were:—Mr and. Mrs H. Y.' Widdowson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Miss E. Manning and Miss v vVida. Mannings Mrs S. Manning, Mrs, C. .M. lioswell, Mrs Merry, Mr and Mrs E. G AVood. Wood, and'. Miss Dorothy Wood, Nurse Overton, Mrs ,C. Benjamin; ';Mrs JT." t>.. Lawrence, and Miss Iliffe Lawrence"; Rev. E. C. W. -Powell and Mrs Powell, Miss Amiibel Powell, Sister Cunni'ngton, , Misses Andrews (2), Mis'ff Ollivier,. Mr§;C. J.-"Wilson, Mrs Macara, Miss'N. Deacon,- Mrs M. Milsom, Mrs C. Seymour, Mrs F. Hiatt* Mrs Cecil Wood (secretaryfof the Plunket Society), Miss Gebbie^Mrs'«?. M. B. Crawford, Mrs W. Mrs Illingsworth, Mr C. Jonesj Mr Bannehr (secretary St. Saviour 's), Mr and Mrs Collins, Miss Lpary, Mrs £)liver, Miss Parkinson,' Mrs Fountain Berber, Mr and Mrs Massey, Mrs H. D. BlFtes, Miss B. Silva, Mrs Pierce, jDrl.aiid Mrs Chilton, Mrs Tempiar, -J£rs and Miss George, Misses Preston, Miss Ross, Mrs Martin,iMrs Orchard, Mr H. Jones, Dean Carringtbn and Mrs Carrington, Rev.. Hanby, Mrs R. Unwin, Mrs ' Henderson-Begg,V;Mrs Tobin, Miss Heywood, Mrs H. J. Marriner, fiev. C. A. Fraer, -Rev. and Mrs W. J. Williams, Rev. Knowles,, Mrs F; Kerr, Miss Macßeth, Miss Aitkcn, Rpv. and Mrs Maclaverty, Miss Maling, Miss E. Mu'sgrave, „ Mrs Beckett, Misses BiggWither (2), Mrs A. Kerr, Mrs W. J, Hampton, Mrs J. Browne, Miss Wheeler, Miss Webb, Mrs A. E. flower, Mr and Mrs J. H.; Thomas, arid Miss Kathleen Thomas, Mr and Mrs Buxton,' and Miss Andrews, . v

SALE OF WORK.

In aid .of. tlie Church Improvement Fund of St. : Matthew's, St. Albans,: f sale of work was held in the schoolroom on Saturday afternoon, and ; was well attended. In opsning the function, the vicar, the Rev. Canon S. Hamilton, referred to tire-great, improvement effected by the 1 erection of the briely wall round the 8 h;:olroqm site. ITe slated that .the sale of work was to raise funds for 'the first of ten; instalments 1 in payment of/the cost of erecting'the wall. • The stalls and stallholders .were fis follows Work, Mrs Harbidge, and Mis® Field; produce,' Mrs Watkirison, trnd Miss Moore; surprisei packets, Mesdames Forwood, Slater, and Fannell; l)Ooks, Mrs Taylor, Miss Hooliham. and Mr Sutton, flowers and. plants, Misses Bower : (2), and Heimiltori; ca,kes, Mesdames Green, and Hrtssally ■ ancfi Miss Hall; sweets, JMiss Hobden, ;and, a number of young; lady assistants; fruit salad,; Mrs Kane; and' refreshments, Mesdames Bennett, Hobbs, Pearson, and Nunan, and Miss Green.

DANCE AT SEFTON. a most successful plain and fancy wo dance, organised by the Sefton laz Club, .vas held in the local Rink Son Friday evening. The ball was ' Lfefully decorated with vari-coloured tamers and balloons. Excellent r provided by the Sefton Jazz fKesira, while the duties of masters were carried out by t sfjjt, A Orchard and J. Ashby. Durrr t he evening the prizes won in the Mians competitions were presented by S r TT; McNally. The fold ing a fctfr-winnereLadies' fancy «isL. Hales (Jazz Band) 1; Missi &n (Yes, We Have No Bananas) ; linen's Mr A. Taylor (Highlander) 1; Wr S Qm<* ( Ku Klux Klan ) 2 ; luck y spot' wa'tz. Miss S. Hanna and joiner ;<balloon dance, Mrs Traill and partner. . '.•ui.'- rreeent were Misses E. Boyce (Keep v.„ V iL L»ii), D. Hales (Dairy), D. Binnie Una), i. McGowan (Butterfly), illi«tcry>, I. Haining (Carnival), O. IKrStonison's Cre P e MISSSrf; (Wireless), F. Stringer (Rambler iJLing (Japanese Girl), Shona. (Window), D. Habgood (Wreath of SS2T■ Hi Vickery (Sunrise), T. Uenton We Have No Bananas), 'E. Scott \ fenlAdama (Gipsy), M. Binnie, bißcuit '•£?Wded; E. Quick, flame silk; G. OrSv cream silk; H. Schaffer; fuji silk; It BlMl wvy b l ue velvet; G - Stringer, Snk satin, beaded; J. Patterron, sunrise .hi. ,A Doggett, sunset taffetas; ]£vi,, emeraid green crepe de _chine; F. fiLI limm crepe de chine; P. Hanna, T7, relieved with black; Dobson, ciel . with apricot; E Dobson, lLon crepe de chine, relieved with salmon; (iampagne. georgettte, relieved K&d I»ads; M. Kinley, jazz; B. Sw 'G Henderson, J. Henderson, I. Crig- , Vn»iiW H Edna Prach, HpUon, I Oicharf, Willcox, Mesdamefl ChamL. Hales (Jazz Band). H. Mc&%ntch Girl), N. Ritchie (Daffodil), , cream net; Minton navy crepe de Aine-VP. Wilson, brown, trimmed with • S b«a«; J. Stringer na_vy, trimmed with , ffiion, ciiam fnji: J. Wilson, navy blue , SS,relieved with bead trimmings; W. j A Boyce, J. Cameron, G. Hales, r' 1 Smith E. J. Crigiington, Clarke, A. C TonP, South. James (2), S. Quick (Ku Klux m f T liSmII (Cowboy). F. Scott, Lilley, K Smith (2) Ba, Z ell (2). Gray, Hilne. McNally m'- Eobertson. Binnie (3). Top, Henderson, I L*. Hanna. (2), Kelcher Qfmck ro, j H { Jame9 (2 *• (2). J. Patterson, J. Asbby, W. Wifcon, E,tekie > ■*' Camelon (Secrc * t*.u)-, ■'_'' ; / . ■ -

dance at waikuku. Vemovable little dance look place > rathe Waikuku, Public Hall 011 Friday wrung,, under the auspioa. of the Wai>ka Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club. Ojjing to numerous counter-attractions in surrounding districts, the attendance m hardly as- large as was NeTerthelesa. this in no,way detracted, fromfthe enjoynjent of those who par? ticipated. About twenty cobples danced' to; spirited music _ supplied y Miss Bcrwhyes and Mr. Williams (violin),, extras? being rontnbuted by Misses Vera gteel, Ivy Shilton and Mr Rex.iGqW}»Neil capably carried) out Mkfe ß °f entire arraEgemehts * reflected great credit onthecaptain fMiss Sliilton), ana secretary' (Miss Judspo).. , The following were, amongst those r present-Mes-drntemmlaif? -Cross, McQuillan, f p4fM&majd; (2) t jlißgeel Ivy Shelton, - Steel (Ashley), Doris Edwards; .(New |, A Bngqtoty;' 0. ''i Dyer (Woodend), 'Mabel : Mavis Cross- Thelraa iilJlis.,l»nejHoberts, Fanny Stevenson W .Hilda J udson, M. Dyer ®s.{(&wpo&; 'Messrs King (2), Gillman tWMdend), Shilton, Shoppord '(Wood-. «M). Whitlow, Robb, Keeper, Wesley; y*lj«U,vßcit,' Richards, Ellis, Goodwin, f Hajry i-Croft (Loburn), McMillan. lftcas, BeU, Jftoes, (Kaiapoi), and Watson, r A lucky spot walta was won j.by'Hiss Roberts and .partner.