WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18107, 24 June 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

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

Mrs Kndell Wanklyn and Miss !«.eiieinaiei- returned last evening from Longboaeh, where they were staying with .Mrs G. 11. Grigg. Mr and Mis Gerald Maling have, moved into tiieir new home in Dyer's Pass road, Cashmere Hills. .Miss \'ona Thompson lisi-s taken Mr Malaig's house on Haekthonie road. Dr. nrid Mrs J. Newell have taken a flat in Peterborough street West. Mr and Mrs F. W. B.'ckiiell, uho have been for a trip to Britain and the Continent, are arriving in Auckland on Thursday. Mrs J. 13. Beckett has relumed to Christchtireh after ;i three months'' visit to Iteefton, .Nelson, and the. North Island. * Mr and Mrs P. S. Nid'.olls leave for Sydney on Thursday. Mrs E. -'.!>. Ross (Rugby street) leaves to-day for Tiniaru, 'where she will spend a short holiday. 31 rs Frank Hayliurst (Temnltn; is J tile guest of Miss Mildred Trout (Cashmere. HiJls). " Amongst those, staying at the Clarendon Hotel are -Mrs H. F. Cowan (Akaroa), .Mr and Mrs Herbert Brown (Mt: Thomas), and Miss. C. S. Stewart (Tiiuaru). Major H. H. Browne and Mrs Browne left on .Saturday fuv Wellington. ,

Mrs and Master Magou (Clarkville) are spending a holiday' at Mrs Greer's viNayjaißi street, Sumner/.

Mr and Mrs J. IX Mathieson, of Sydney, arrived in Christchurclt yesterday and are staying at the United •Service, hotel.

MiSxJ. Hulme (nee Eva Moore), has agreed to go to Palmerston North to produce the opera "Floradora" in the northern town in October.

At a meeting of the Mothers' Thought, Guild „to be held to-morrow afternoon, Miss Oppenheimep will give an address entitled "The Children's Hour."

The president and committee of the Ladies' Guild of the British and For-, eign Sailors' Society have issued invitations for a "book and coin party" to be held at the :Seamen's Institute, Lytteltonon Thursday. Gifts'of book's 'nitty ;be left .at 'Messrs ' Cook and Ross's..AfternoQri tea- provided. The train from Christcnurch leaves the railway station at 2.45.p.m. , i ■; A very successful social evening was held in the W.E.A; rooms on Saturday, Mrs A. Ockenden being responsible for .jthe excellent programme Submitr -;ted which consisted of folk dancing and jfolk song singing.,. In addition, Mrs r('umm^gs^contributed t a song. -".-Mr .('ummingS*' a monologue, and Messrs .sharp and Martin an instrumental duet. Sapper was provided by members of the Social-->Committee. The next social gathering in the rooms .will be held on Jfljy sth, when the programme will be provided by the public speaking; class. ...

■-.■-■ Another member ■ of the old colonist band in the person.of Mrs Jane Morton Brown, has crossed the border. ■;THe late, Mrs Brown was. born in Glasgow, and, with* her parents, came to Canterbury iii the sailing: ship "British Empire," in 1864. The,family-set-" tied in the Hillmorton district, wfcere ;Mr<3 Brown had resided .for:. 45 years. She arid. her. late husband were .active Jriefribers- of the, -Spreydon Baptist .Church. A member of the W.C.T.TJ. for many;rears, she was a strong temperance Advocate and realised to the "■MI, 'the "duties and responsibilities of citizenship. A woman of kindly and .retiring disposition, she was ; loved by all who knew her/. Six sons carried her to her last resting place in the Sydenham Cemetery, where many friends gathered at the graveside to mark their respect.' There are four daughters and .seven sons to mourn their loss: "Mrs Martiitdale and Mr W. ..Brown, of f. Mr A. Brown, of Kaikoura; Mrs Lavers, Misses IJ. and E. and Messrs E. D. and G. J. Brown, of Christrhurch; Mr A. E. Brown, of Kaiapoi; Mr CM. Brown; of. jAuckland.v and 'Mr Geo. Brown, of JTnniilton, and also ?0 grandchildren.> .Mrs Brown is !<lso hv her brother, Mr A. Kirkwood, Rieearton. "v

On -Saturday morning, jn the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre, kindly leut by the management, a sale of unusually beautiful and artistic baskets and trays trill be held. The good 3 are the work of the disabled soldiers at Kannerdale Home, and in excellence of workmanship and beauty of colouring are Very much above tlie average. In conjunction with the sale of handwork, will be a well-stocked home-made cake stall. v

An excellent entertainment in aid of the building fund of Karitane Baby Hospital, Cashmero Hills, will be given in the .Tellicoe Hall this evening by Mrs H. R. Smith's Pom Pom Pierrots. A particularly attractive programme has been prepared, and the pretty costumes to be'worn by the performers should add to the pleasing effect. ' Dixieland was the scene of much enjoyment on Saturday, when about thirty-five couples attended the afternoon cabaret dance. The room was prettily decorated with baskets of chrysanthemums and foliage, and Chinese lanterns. Excellent mu»lc was supplied by Sutherland's band.

A most enjoyable concert, which was much appreciated by the patients, was given by Mrs Holmes's party at the Upper Sanatorium on Saturday night., Items were contributed by following: Misses Loader, Jefcoate. Mnnhire, Carter (3j. and Messrs P. Hal!, Woodward, and Hay. The singers were accompanied by Miss Gibb.

Mr and Mrs G. B. McMillan, of Marshland, entertained n large number of their friends hi the Marshland Hall in honour of the coming of age of their niece, Miss Flo. McMillan. Miss -McMillan, who is very popular in the district, Was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The birthday cake was decorated with twenty-one candles, and Mr 11. McMillan proposed the toast of the guest of honour. Vocal and musical items and (lancing formed a programme which came,' to a conclusion all too soon, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" terminated a very enjoyable evening. ,

Mrs Ceorge Rhodes entertained i number of i'ricrids yesterday afternooi at "Beverley" in honour of Miss Frances Rattray, of Dunedin, who is visiting Chri«tchurc.h. The hostess wore a beautiful frock of black radiuir lace, mounted on satin, and finishet with graceful georgette sleeves. Miss Shona Rhodes, who assisted «hei mother in the entertainment of het guests, wore- a pretty simple frock ol navy blue ninrocain. Among st tlit guests, were Miss Rattray, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs George Gould, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs Deans, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs Black. Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Godby, Mrs E. J. Cordwer, Mrs Archer. Miss Turnbull, Mrs J. 13. Beckett, Mrs J. Turnbull and Mrs J. F'. Buchanan. ~ The fortnightly euchre tournament and dunce held.by the Social Club of the Burwood Progressive Association took place in the Burwood Hall on Saturday evening, 'iherewns a very large attendance, anil tlio most successful function of the season was the resiht. The euchre prizes were won -by Mrs G. Robinson and Mr Watson. The waltzing competition was keenly contested bv some twenty couples, the winners being Miss M. Partridge end Mr C. Isles. Mr ,'J. AVilson, president of the Association, in presenting the prizes, congratulated the winners, thanked Mr. Isles for his donation of the. gentleman's ,prize, and announced that an* obstacle waltzing competition would be held at the next social evening. Mr L. B. BrailSTuck officiated as M.-C.,.'while', excellent music for the dance was provided'by Mr L. 1 Salkeld. Mrs Salkeld'. sang two songs. Air and.Mrs M. J. Hcrtigan entertained over a hundred guests in the Hastings \ street Hall to celebrate the twenty-rirst. birthday of their'son Jim. Mr J. Bradley proposed the toast of the evening and- presented the "key" or the door, while' the guest of honour suitably responded. Musical items were given by Mr Bishop'and Mr Collins. Miss Ttlleyshort's. Orchestra supplied \he music for dancing. Many novelty dances, introduced during the evening, caused much merriment. Mrs M. J. Hartigan wore cinnaman brown velvet. Amongst the many, present were Mesdames M. Hartigan, "Vv. Hartigan, F. Collins, R, Mcintosh, Copple-

stone, Durinill, G. Bratt, Walls, Clark.s.on, J. Bradley, J. Hall, T. Cheny, *lisses„V. Dahlberg, D. Dickinson, I. Agassiz, L. and D. Copplestone, E. Milne, O. McKenzie, J. Bishop, D. Beslip, M. Williamson, K. Young, Dunnill, L. Collins, M. Gallagher, A. Nelson,' I. Sherwood, K. Bratt, E. IShackletqn,". M. Bradley, MV&srs L. Sherwood, L. Howard, F. Sullivan, A. Murton, W. Bryne, C. Rogers, P. Cornish, . J> Richardson, F. Cheny, T. Cherry, E. ,Copplestone, S. Wells, M. J. Hartigan, J. McAllister. M. Harti,&tn, W. Hartigan, F. Of ins, C. Smith, E. Milne, and Bishop. x .

On Saturday in. the Dorothy Tea Rooms Air aria Mrs Hugh Wniiams, Kmioch street, St. Aibuns, gave a' delightful birthday party m honour of their little son Defyil. About sixty guests were present, and they thoroughly enjoyed dancing, games and some amusing competitions which were ; won by Mr Woods and Mr J. Jones. Mr I. D. Williams and Miss Clara Bowden sang several gongs. Miss Bessie Bland the dance music Supper was served downstairs and a huge birthday cake, decorated with' Welsh emblems and one tiny' candle was cut and handed round. Several toasts were honoured, kindly wishes expresed for ' little Defyil's future. Mr Williams is the honorary treasurer of the Cambrian. Society, and he and Mrs Williams are held in high esteem by Walsh people in Christehurch. Among those present were Mesdames Gower-Burns. Rogers, Joseph, Ham- j ber, Varry, Marshall. Giddy, F.. Bowden, James Pollard, Mr' and Mrs \v>lte»s, Mr and Mrs I. Hall. Mr and Mrs Norman Peid. Mr and Mrs Reever, Mr and Mrs Kiddy, Mr and Mrs J. D. Williams, Mr and Mrs Bowden, Mr and Mrs Johns, Mr nnd Mrs Clins. Lewis, Mr-, and. Mrs H. Williams, Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Mr and Mr 3 Woods, Mr and Mrs Misses Bowden; Gregory, W1 : ims, Dnvfifi, James, Jones, .Pugh. Cuddy. Pollard, Terrile, Messrs F W. Jones, Dresident of the Cam•irmn SocH.v, W. Morgan Davis, hon. •jpcretary. H Williams, L. Bowden, J. Evans, and Coivell. CANADIAN FURS ARRIVE. A big shipinent of Canadian Furs has just reached Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). The garments comprising Musquash and Marmot. They are very handsome in appearance and of wonderful quality .but the prices are considerably lower than formerly. M 6512-3620 PANNELL'S BEFOEE STOCKTAKING BARGAINS. Ladies' French Glace one Elastic Shoes with buckles, style unrivalled for office and evening wear, 22s 6d per pair; Boys' Black and Brown SchoolBoots. 7.8, 9s 6d; 910, 10 s 6d: 11-13 lis 6d; 1-2, 12s 6d. Great value.— .105 Manchester st. Telephone 694. P6506-3212 "Patricia" is now booking orders for the High-Class Knitted Goods for which this shop ia famous. Nowhere does one see Nobbier Knitted Costumes, Jumpers, Frocks, or Daintier Baby Things. High-Class 'Dressmaking and Millinery. Corner Montreal and Victoria streets' 'Phone 234J1M. ■•--,- L 6278-3940

The Christchurch public is promised something unique in the way of enr tertainmente in the Spanish* Cabaret Night, •which is to take place in the Caledonian Hall to-morrow week, i July 2nd". It is being promoted bv the Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, Commissioner for the Girl Guides for Canterbury, in aid of funds for the furtheran°o of the movement, and an altogether brilliant programme of cabaret items, interspersed with dancing has been arranged. The snowball dance, dressed and produced by the Mis«es Mulvanov Grav, when 'the dancing chorus comes down the hall, pelting the audience with snowballs, is one of the most attractive figures'. While by permission of Miss Madeline' Vyner, a bullet from "Blneholl," in which Miss Audrey Cracroft Wilson is supported by n full -pantomimie chorus, is) la charming item. Those who enjoy seeing a beautiful and artistic performance should not miss this entertainment. WEMBLEY CLUB.

St. Mary's Memorial Hall (Manchester street) was thronged to overflowing last night when the Wembley Club held a carnival dance. The hall was beautifully decorated with Iceland poppies in varying shades of yellow,'and Marsden's Orchestra supplied spirited music, to wiiich the inuKi'red couples present, danced happily. Atter supper, an exnibition of "alie Blues" was given oy Mr !•'. Iteatle Wauchop and Miss Thelnia 'ihonipson. ajid so prolonged iras'.tue app.iiu.ie that they generously repeated the item. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames M. Prenuergast, Raftroe (Sydney), Cox, Walsh, Leeming, N'ewson, Williamson, O'Brien, Button, Boot, Duncan, G. Smith, Watson, Slattery. O'Keiily, J. Araagh, Hnlme, Ul7 '■;■' Duncan, Dolph, McDonald, <le la our. P. J.. Dunne, Misses Aclcland, Jet-man, Ward, Hayward, Neadnn, Eileen Pr-r----kins, Queenan, Dwyer, E. Boot, Monica O'Connell. McGill, Lyell. Soper. Herd, L. Palmer-Smith, O'Malley, Jvlahei, Hobbs, May Graham, Ford (zk. Vincent, Hollcy, Courtenav, Bradford, Bi'.ui, Drury, E. O'Connell, Flora Mftown'Jf Ford, F. Hunt, F. Halford, Ceiling, Tankard; Riordan, A. Noonan, S. Snumin, Lawior, Messrs M. Prehdergast; Hayward, Dumphy, Parkinson, (,-uaningham, Leckie, Jack Prendorgius',, Leeming, Newson, Neadon. Nevin, Buiton, Fpgarty, Penlington, Queensut, Minehan, Boot, Lu'ubronk, McGill, Hamilton, Soper. V. Desmond, Storey, Clark, Darby, Brook, Sps> ••:-■>•■■-, !?. Darbv, Holle'y, Redpath, •Murdoch, J. Saxby, Haughey, Siegert, 'i. Ford, T. Darbv. G. Smith, Watson, Flattery, O'Re'illv, E. Ward, M. Maot'hersoii (Wellington). F. Parkins, J. J.'iArda-gh, Kirby. Frank McDonald, . G«g.gi;i, Brosnahan. Riordan, Gunn, Alec. McDonald, Kingan,. Dolph. Arthur Mc- j Donald, de la Coiuy and Lawior. BALL AT CHEKTSEY.

On Friday night a ball was held by the spinsters and bachelors of the district, in the Chertsey Hall. In spite of unpleasant weather the attendance ,was very large and included many visitors. The . secreiianels, Miqs i?. Stewart and Mr J. Watt, had gone to great trouble to make the bah interesting . and . enjoyable, and the results quite rewarded their efforts. Autumn colouring was the tone of the decoralive scheme, and under Miss P. Stewart's direction, this was well carried out. Mr A. Ironside carried out the duties of M.C. veiy capably, up'todate music was supplied by Mr W. Rankin's Band and extras were played by Miss Ethel Malcolm, and Mr Eric itankini The novelty dances were a pleasing "feature of\the eveiroigi and consisted of the Ku Klux Klan Grand March Lancers, and the Lone Hand' Walt/-, which ; was! won by Miss Eva Doig and Mr H. Swain. Votes were taken among the ladies for the beau of the evening, mid the honour fell to Mr J: Watt. <Jn being duly presented by Mrr. John Doig,' with an enormous pin bow, Mr Watt humorously responded. Towards the close of the evening Mr W.-Holland, on behalf of ' the benedicts, thanked the spinsters ; and bachelors for the very enjoyable J evenin gthey had given. , I

Among thoso present were: —Members of tint x,oiuuiii.i,oe: *u.isaes -t'. otewtui, tu mack iucl uiivei- iiKliUiu l/.ociuje, tuiumeu wnn my, &.. iicaiuy, butip.e ouoiu maiouiiia; . u. niiuocain; Hi. opnug, oyster dawn; it. ironside, sa-Ulun-jjiun ch.iiun t..£teiu; <J. iuexvee, neuotrupe vji 6 undie; i-». ia.uwiij'iemou crepe de chiiie; aiso .Uesdumea s'. iiouaiae, n»vy mue suh, bwtdea in ui.ver; Jonn Js(tig, LuaoK ve.vet, georgette S".eve»; da.uies .bo.g, b*ack aaun, fto 4 a trimming; W. Jvemp, gmy jersey auk, oeaded; iwy l>oig, vtnne iveivet; u. oirutueis, giey rnniucain; j. IrcJlee, black and grej; W. •*. Anderson, elec'inc-baio citpe ae chine; A. bariund, black jersey oi.a:; jj. Jjyncn, navy crepe de chine; W. no-iiind, block ai.d wmte; n. Alurcme, biack verves'and iace; uoyie, biacK ruarocain and lnce; Aeily, biack velvet; A. iu.uiiauc.hiun, sunset-pin* tatteta; islan-aue pink Aiisaes J. i>o»g, biacK satni, bead trimming; Anderson, biitok aaun; 1. Hood, IKiiigii&acr bme crtye d 6 enwe; jj.. JJoiia.dspn vlto&uuyj,-b.iue suk hiid aiiver lace; P. ilcKee, sunset-pinn organdie; Kichaida . (Overdale), blue jersey suk; D. Bichards, apple-; gieen inaiocam; V. rvingßbury (Lione), seablue chiflon taffeta; Ballantyne (uone), champagne silk> B. Lona.dson (Rokeby), Oriental sik; E. Hampton (Pendarves;, jadegreen jersey silk, go.d tissue trimming; 'i'regenza vKokeby); upp.c-green taffeta; - * K. Hampton, blue and silver shot aatin; I. Halliday, biue shantung; 0. Doig, yieux rose georgette; L. Stewart (Christchurch) orange taffeta; Witheli, emeraJd green crepe' 3S..*V\ me ? , A - B»okin, Oriental ailk; Moffat (Highbank), henna men' ailk; Campbell (Highbank), turquoise taffeta; E. Campbell (Highbank), lemon crepe de chine; Ji. kprmg, saxe mnrocain; Hughes, sage-green Oriental silk; L. Spring (Highbank), pow-der-b.ue silk; E. Malcolm (Pendarves), rose|pink ahantung; 11. Garland, shell-pink crepe de chine; M. Murchie, apricot crepe de chine; T. Smart, white si'k; L. Murchie, rose crepe; A. Malcolm (Pendarves), bhie shantung; K. Doig, pale blue georgette- F white crepe de chine. '

While performing in an Isle of Man hospital, Griff, the "Bubble King," noticed that the nurses were having difficulty in teaching a boy to breathe properly. ' He went across to the cot and taught the child to blow bubbles. The doctor-observed the effect of the' "treatment," and ordered that the boy should blow bubbles every day. He did so, and his Jungs are now fully developed.

ODDFELLOWS' BALL AT WAIAU. The Waiau Oddfellows held their annual ball in the Public Hall on Wednesday evening, when there was a very large attendance, and the committee is to be complimented on the threat success of the function. The ballroom was decorated with coloured streamers and pap%r flowers, and thege, i v\ith the red-shaded .lights, the diffcr- ' ent coloured regalias of the Lodge mem- [ Iters, and the fro;.ks worn by the ; ladies, made a picturesque-scene. The I music was supplied by Wells's' Hand, ' and eighty couples took part in the Grand March, many visiting members from other Lodges being present. The Ashley district was represented by D.D.G.M. P.O. Bro. Oldman, and a letter conveying his good wishes to'the Waiau Lodge was received from the District Secretary, Bro. C. .1. /•Jennings. The official set consisted of N.G. T.G. Bro. Williams and Kister Clark, V.G.P.G. Bro. Powis and Sister Williams, P.SP.G. Bro. Derrett and Miss Douglas, E.S. Bro. Mercer and Sister Derrett The duties of M.C.'s were efficiently performed by Bros. Suvickcl! and Forbes. Just, prior t,-> m:r>pw the occasion was taken to presftSt MJ. Bro.-C. E. Derrett, P.S./ one of tho founders uf the Waiau Ledge, with the P.O. Lodge Jewel, in rL-.»t>cnition of his sendees during a number of j-o-arr., rud-of his successful cli.;trt« to keep \\^ : Lodge going while t!ie ?najoritv ( ,f t),-;- members were away nt this war. N.G.P.G. Bro. .Williams i'SH also presented with a Jewel in -.'"."pciatioii of tha yreat interest taken • I'min thel.cdp/sndits members. In n""..'i'.vpv speech 'P.O. Bro. Oldmin, JXD.G.M.. covr.fM'.J the good" wishes of the Lodge, to 'both members, .who suitably, responded.

I Anion,'.; l.'ioito pr< ;ent were:—-Mesdames I Suuukeli, wiici v,--ji. brown velour cloth; I Watson '(Chrb'.-li-.T.'i.h),- wine-coloured velj vet; Mandnv, l/u.': crepe< de chine, prettily jVw/';d in «i.'v<;r; Snell, fuji silk; McKie, ] ul:.ok r.ilk; McDonald, navy blue, with lace jcolur; Khclit'..-. paxe blue shantung; Jelfs, j YoyrJ b;:ie civr-a de- chine, with silver trira!i'ii!vj«; CJsr.sr.oy,.'pink satin; Stott (Wai- • knu), In-/-,',.! -v!o;!i'; O'Malley, b'ack crepe de chine, with net overdress; Martin (Crtlverden), smart flame satin, drrped; C. Dexrett, saxe blue silk; Tisdall, jade-green crepe deichine; White, silk; Forbes, black crep? die relieved with red beiids; Pettigrew, cream fu'gi si'k; Capstick, white crepe de chine.; Cone, black velvet and ninon; Dalziel, dove-grey ai'k; Amer, "tafEeta; Crampton, navv blue crepe de! chine, prettily beaded; Williams," pea-cock-blue, with silver lace berthe: Powis, black crepe de chine.; Hill, navy blue silk; A.i Creed, 'ayender crp»<» d e chine; Boss, 'pink brocaded satin. w"*b silver overdr»ss; j Stove, putty-coloured sponge cloth; Clark, blajck crepe de chine, draped with black ?ace; Rdbson,'black rilk. witji trail of buttercups; Misses Lunn, champagne jerI seyifilk, vith br->wn trimmings: Limn, black souple satin; Sunckell, flnme red shantung; Col»s, black marocain; Powis, cream serge froiik;- E. Pearce, rose-pink brocaded satin; Moikett 'C"lverden), white crepe de chine; M.j Douglas (Chrietclmrch), kingfisher b'ue shantuig; M. Pnrnham (Christchurch), shellpink mousVine; F.' Derrett. rose-pink crepe delchine, w'th silver trimminirs; Pettigrew" fuji. Hill, dainty white voile: G aimra,- jade-green silk.; P, Thompson, white net edged with pink ribbon; M. Hoff le*on satin; Beaven, back silk; D? Creed apnept satin, with;shadow lace- panels; i.fihellby, .emerald green satin, with gold 'ace tanißiM; Cox (Christchurch), black silk; M Jelfs (Botherharo.), b'ack velvet; Ho-d (Christchurch). b'ack velvet,' prettily beaded;. Nee (Christchurch), red and gold chot taffeta; Amcr, cornflower-blue fuji; Mander cream _ serge, with radium ?aco and bead tr.mm.ne : It . m ia t m U^ 81 i k -'i wlth net overdress';. M.-Hand C ffl m w wnple satin U Oaison (JWherimm), kim?fiah<>r blue fl at i n - w .'? h ' *?'? 'Waofan;- N ■ ofay-he" flnme wia, radium lnce ton, navy blue taffeta; B Cameron rirdc ffl.rod.in: o'M«]] Vl brown velvet C H,"crepe *^-Sa,

QUEEN AT ASCOT.

WEARING PICTURE HAT.

A FASHION SENSATION.

(BY cabIe—PRESS association coptmoht.i (AUSTBALIAN AND ».»-. CABLE ASSUUIATIoiO

, LONDON, June .22. Queen Mary provided a,, fashion.-sen-sation at Ascot by bearing, for the first time in. many years, a. large picture hat which attracted great attention. .

The Queen has for so long >orn toques that the sudden change took the fashion world by surmise. -' Sunday newspapers feature the incident <Vi their women's pages.

RAILWAY BALL AT SCARGILL.

The second annual ball organised by the permanent staff of the New Zealand Railways on the Waipara-Ethelton section was held at Scargill in the Alexandra Hall on Friday evening. The inaugural ball held last season was a great success, and that the event has greatly increased in popularity was abundantly evidenced by the attendance on Friday evening, which eclipsed last year's record, and the function proved to be one of the most brilliant and successful of its kind ever held in the district. A special train, connecting with the evening train from Christchurch, was run from Waipara for the occasion, and was well patronised, bringing a large crowd of visitors from the various stations en route. The arrangements for the ball, which were carried out in a most excellent manner by a local committee, consisting of Messrs Morris, Ryan, and Leopold, left nothing to be desired, and this committee, together with the local ladies who superintended the refreshments, and the joint secretaries, Messrs F. G. Henderson and A. Grammer, is deserving of much praise. The hall was prettily decorated with a multi-coloured scheme of hundreds of streamers and festoons, which blended perfectly with the colours of the many beautiful dresses worn by the ladies. The floor was in perfect order, but the amount of space available proved rather inadequate for the comfortable accommodation of all the dancers. Altogether about 160 people were present, and over 40 couples promenaded in the grand march. Excellent music was provided by Hunnibell's Jazz Band from Rangiora, and the extras were played by Messrs Terris (Christchureh), Coleman, and Dowling (Hawarden), Fairbairn, and Greig. Messrs J. Morris and W. Hall carried out the duties of M.C.'s efficiently. The special train left on the return journey at the conclusion of the ball, about 2.30 a.m., and special thanks are due to the train crew by whom it was manned —Messrs A. Ferguson, F. Henderson, and J. Butler.

Among those present were: Mesdamcs Morris, who wore a, very becoming frock a. sea green shot taffetas; Ryan, b.ack velvet, brocaded in all white; Leopo.d, a.mond green satin; Brien (Omihi), beaded b.ack crepe de chine; Terr.a (Chnstohuroh), navy b.ue brocaded silk with radium lace; H. R. wnej (Tormore), white satin, loose side panem embroidered in silver and silver lace sleeves; Tomiinson (Waipara), b.ack satin, relieved with jade green; Hall (Omihi), rcß3 pink crepe de chine, crystal trimmings; Coey (Ethelton), black Bilk touched with red and silver beads, Lamont, cinnamon brown marocain, radium lace s.eeves; Paterson, brown crepe de chine rel.eved With gold; Cant, black crepe de chine, radium lace sleeves; Brydon (umihi), beaded nav> satin; Davis (Waipara), gold net over rose pink satin; K«»;man3ki, beaded lemon crepe de chine; W. Banks (Ashley), black satin; Collie (Waipara), green jersey s.k, with gold beaded trimmings; Weeks (Amberley), black silk, relieved with gold. Misses Dunlop, black velvet with silver lace berthe; Henderson, mauve satin and georgette; Ryan, girlish frock of crenie eolienne; Ivy Henderson, lemon satin; V. Lochhead, rose pink crepa de chine with silver trimmings; M. Turner, sea green crepa do chine; V. Pope (Omih), apple green Batin, radium lace aid; panzls; P. Sherriffa (Chriatchurch), bock velvet with vieux rose; ~D. Brydon (Omih), sunset satin marocain; G. Solomon fiMt. Vu'.can), apricot silk, relieved with pale heliotrope --sprays; M.. Hughes (Domett), primrose satin; L. Dwyer (Hawarden), pin.t crepe de chine, with overdress of radium lace- Weeks (Amberley), blue velvet relieved with cream; Collington (Rang.ora), white Bilk trimmed with jazz silk and beads; D. Drake (Mt. Vulcan;, white embroidered organdie; E. Brien (Omihi), braided pr mrose crepe de chine; E. Alexander (Omihi) white embroidered voile; M. Blumsky (Waipara), silver and bine marocain; M. Lared. (Waipara), powder blue crepe de chine, beaded in silver; Marsh (Amberley), flowered organdie; N. 3 udson (Waipara), roya blue satin, crystal trimminga; Wales (Lyttelton), silver and green taffetas; F. Hew* (Chriatchurch), champagne satin; H. Godlen (Waipara), black velvet, gold trimmings; M. Goldien (Waipara), apricot crepe de chine, sleeves of radium lace; D. Smith (Amberley), dainty black frock; M. Smith (Amberley), peach satin; D. Thompson, blue satin. h _ Messrs J. Morris, A. Leopold, J.. .Ryan, W. Hall, L. Fairbairn, Coe (2),- L. Parnham, J.'Mcintosh (Kaiapoi), L. McN'ughten, Greig (2), E. Fleming, Stewart (2), J. Lambie, K. Gwatkin, J. H nderson, O. Johnson, D. Mac Donald, J. Paterson. J. Wornall, R. Lochhead. J. Henderson (Motunau), H. Howney (Tormore), Schimanski, Beach, Boyer, Lamont, Hogan (Domett). Clark (Domett), DowUn? (Hawarden), W. Coleman .(Hawarden), L. Goefcn (Christ-, 1 church), H. Mueller (Christchurch), Marsh I (Hawarden). E. Haase (Ethelton), R. Terns (Christchurch;, and F. Stalker (Woodend); I from Omihi, Messrs R. Alexander, T. Sobj mon, H.. Brien, Lochhead, O. Burrows, ani H. Stackhouae; from "Waipara, Messrs (Manning (2), Collie (3), A. F.rguson, F. Henderson, J. Butler, N. Davis, Kilty, Cklda-n (2). P. Hyland, A. Grammer, F. Laredo, b. Glennie, H. Forsvth, J. Tomiinson, J. May. P King, CI Caldwell, JCMortlani, and W. Gray; from Waikari, C. CaUwell, T. Herron,'«ad W. Trail.

CABARET DANCE AT ASHBURTON.

A unique note was struck in Ashburton dancing circles by Friday night's cabaret, held in the Masonic Hall. This function was the first of its kind organised in Ashburton;' and the success of the gathering proved that it was a happy thought on-the part of tho promoters. Softly-shaded lights and suspended baskets of flowers and greenery gave an excellent decorative ef feet, and spirited music was supplied by Willyams's Jazz Band from Christchurch. Amongst some of those present were:—Mr and Mrs P. L. Porter, Mr and Mrs E. F. Nicoll, Dr. and Mrs Fisher, Dr. and Mrs Connor, Mr and Mrs J. Shamy, Mr and Mrs Fleming, Mr and Mrs A. McDonald,\Mr and Mrs Ferrie'r, Mr and Mrs F. L. Smith, Mr and Mrs Pinfold, Mrs Wade and Misses Hunter (2), Jennings, Petty; Morgan, G-. Henley (Christchurch), Boddington, Farrell, Bonnington, Bell, Travers, Rutledge, Cowan, Hampton, Buchanan Orbell, Boulton, Bain, Tngram, Messrs Nicoll (4), Douglas, Cresswell, Bruce-Miller, V. Mulligan, Frank Wilson, M. Williams, W. Baird, le Cren, Friedlande'r, Bathgate, Christie, M. Far roll, W. Cunningham, Clarke, Marshall (Timaru), H. Ronaldson (Christchurch), Dixon (West Eyreton), Bonnington (2), Dawson, and Crowe. CRICKET CLUB BALL AT OHOKA. On Thursday the Ohoka Cricket Club held its annual ball, to which visitors came from all around the district. Despite the absence of several well-known faces, there was a good attendance. The excellence of the floor and the up-to-date music provided by Hunnibell's Jazz Band added to the enjoyment of the guests. Mr V. Lynskey, the captain of the club, acted as M.C. Among those present, many of whom were strangers, were Mesdames Quillam (Woodehd), G. Ward, Knight, T. Brown, Ramsay, A. Ward, Dalzell, Walls. Brown (Christchurch), and Carter Misses Z. Lynskey, E. King, F. Knight) Woods (Fernside), Witte (Swannanoa), Lord (Eyreton), Ward, N. Power, D.

White, C. Hunnibell (Rangiora), E. Heron, M. McGrath, and Hawley (Rangiora), Messrs Brown (2), Power (2), Lynskey.(4), Durrick, Steel (3), Hart, Smith, Heron, Ward, Dalzeil (2) Quillam, Ramsay, Walls, Chapman, Woods, Cooke, and Quinn.