WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18126, 16 July 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

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

Mr J. M. Dobson returns to Christchurch this week, after spending a few weeks with Mr S. V. Jennings (Kap.i hoe, West Coast). Miss Freda Brown (Broadfield) ,and Miss Hayes (Sefton) left last week to spend a holiday with relatives in the Hawera district. Mr E. J. Abel (Hull) is staying with Mrs J. McCallum (Palmerston North) Mrs M. C. Keane left yesterday for a short (visit to Invercargill. A grand progressive euchre will bo held this evening at St. Mary's schoolroom, Park road, at 7.30 by the Addington Swimming Club in aid of the Central Queen. To-morrow evening a grand plain and fancy dress ball will be given by the club in the Oddfellows' Hall, Selwyn street. Through an error, some of the details given in the advertisement in yesterday's issue were misleading. The many friends of Mrs Cayley Kobinson (Merivale), who left for Eng land with her daughter a few months ago, will regret to hear of her death, which took place in a London nursing home on Saturday night last. Mr and Mrs J. H. Davison Miss Davison (Culverden), and Mr and Mrs E. M. Hunt (Wellington) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Mrs F. A. Brett (Wellington) is i staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs Morison (Wairarapa), Mr and Mrs Relling (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs D. H. Hankms (liiaou), and Mtsß Warburton (Toioga Bay) are among the guests at the United bervice Hotel. Mrs E. C. Huie left yesterday to visit friends in Palmerston. Mrs Joseph Studholme, who has been tor a trip to Fiji, is spending a few weeks' in Christchurch before sailing tor England on the 29th inst. She is at present the guest of Mrs George Helmore (Fendalton). Miss Monica Cocks, who has been for a twelve months' visit to England, is returning to New Zealand by the Kuahine, arriving in New Zealand in about a fortnight. Mia* Rattray (Dunedin) is at present the guest of Mrs itichard Allen, Tne Mill House, Fendalton. Mrs Godby has proved the winner of the Wilkin Cup, the competition for which has just concluded at the (Shirley Seven players qualified in the cup competition, which then took the form, or an American tournament, each player playing all the others in- turn. Mrs Godby won all her matches of the series, thereby securing the coveted cup. Miss Sheila Holmes (Pigeon Bay) is visiting Mr,s James Maling. Mesdames Frank Scott, J. G. L. Vernon, P. .Stanley Foster, B. B. Wood and H. G. .Livingstone, Messrs IJ. G.*L, Vernon, E. H. S. Hamilton, W. B. Carey, fc>. G. Bowron, B. Falck. and H.-. G. Livingstone, have been doing excellent work as a committee in connexion with the Canterbury AutomoDile Association ball, which will be held in the Caledonian Hall tonight. There has been a very brisk demand for tickets during the week, .and present indications point to a record success to-mght. ! The death occurred on Saturday, at the residence of her daughter liW- rs J > H. Percy, of "Tividale," Wairarapa) of Mrs Catherine Kiliery, relict of tne late William Kiliery, of the West Coast, who died 12 years ago. The deceased lady was born at Limerick 80 years ago. She arrived in Hokitika with her husband in 1867, and lived for many years at Goldsborough. She leaves a family of three sons and two daughters. Mrs F. G. Gibson gave a very enjoyable bridge party yesterday afternoon- as a farewell to Mrs H. D. Acland. ' The Wembley Club's Dance to .be held" at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street on Monday night, will take the form of a Grand Carnival at which many novelties will beMntroduced. , MUSQUASH COATS FOB 22 GUINEAS. A shipment of handsome English Furs of splendid quality has just reached Madame, Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (Upstairs), and she in able to offer a few full-length flank Musquash Coats at only 22 Guineas, and full-length Electric Seal, with real Beaver Collars, for 45 Guineas. M 6512 Samples of Ladies' High-Grade Shoes made in England to latest designs in fashionable Suede and Kid Leathers, at one price 22s 6d. See windows. H. PANNELL AND CO., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694 SEOFSOSM

There is something refreshing in tho new clay skin treatment, which leaves the face like velvet,' permanently removing any trace of wrinkles. Make an appointment to-day with Mrs Vanehan 'phone 628, "Shalimar" Toilet Rooms, 240 High street, above Simpson and Williams. Skin and hair treatment a speciality. —b"

The Christehnrch Tramway Band ars holding a social and dance at tho Cadena Booms to-night, to their friends ai.d supporters. The committee of the Combined Freezing and Allied Industries staffs has issued invitations for the fourth annual ball to be held in the Winter Garden on Thursday, July 31st. The chaperones will be Lady Clifford, Mrs C. M. Ollivier, Mrs E. G. Norman, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Mrs W. Maehin, and Mrs W. 0. Campbell. Miss Bromley Cocks was hostess at a particularly delightful luncheon .and bridge party given in honour of, Mra H. D. Acland, who leaves at the end of the month for a trip to England. Miss Cocks's guests were Mrs Aclan.d, Mrs Eric Harper, Mrs Walter Fox, Mrs J. Turnbull 'Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs John Guthrie, Mrs T. Y. WardroD Miss Aitken. Miss Rattray (D«nedin), Mrs F. G. Gibson, and Mrs Charles Reed.

On Saturday evening the Bromley School Committee held its usual monthlv euchre parly and dance in aid ol trie funds. There was a fairly good attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs King won the first prize for ladies, Mrs Newton frit; second, Mr Steele the first prize for rrentlemen. and Mr L. Taylor the second. Mr Melhuish was MC. for the dancing, and Mr J. Boyd plnyed extras. The committeemen and their wives attended to the re f re«hmerts. During the evening the chairman, Mr Divden, thanked the visitors for their attendance, and notified that the next effort would take place in three weeks. Miss Lucy Hogg (.Cashmere Hills; is leaving at the enu ot the montn tor a trip to England. ¥esteruay anernoon she was tue guest of honour at a charming jiarty given by Mrs Edward Harris and Airs James Maling at Mrs Maling'shome in Durham street North, and Aiiss Elizabeth Harris and Miss Joan Maling assisted in the entertainment of the numerous guests, amongst whom were Misses Barbara Cowlisliaw, Gwendoline Jellett, Barbara Gould, Helen Rich, Kathleen Helmore, Fay Gibson, Ruth Wynn Williams, Joyce Gibson, Lettice Tapper, Alice Pascoe, Blanche Hennah, Barbara Cox, Jocelyn Pyne, Olive Spencer-Bower, Barbara Clayden, Margaret Scott, Maureen Raymond, Gwen Smvth, Shiela Holmes, Pauline Kitto, Marie Kitto, Molly Black, Betty Black, and Agnes Turrell._

At Dixieland recently Mr and Mrs J. J. Hesliy entertained a number oi friends to celebrate the coming of age of their son Albert. The supper and dance rooms were artistically decorated with gaily-coloured streamers and balloons.. The usual toasts weie honoured during supper, and a flashlight photograph taKen of tho gae&t*. Marston's Orchestra supplied the music for the dancing, and musical items were contributed by Mr D. Bishop. Mra Heslip, who received the guests, wore silver marocain, with touches of black; Miss Heslip, who assisted her mother, wore a frock of iridescent sequins mounted on shell pink. Among the many present were: Mrs J. Cocks, Mr and Mrs Meagher, Mr and Mrs Rattray, Mr and Mrs Walters. Mr and Mrs Bishop, Mr and. Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Stapleton, Mr and Mrs Rhodes", Mesdames Green, Seaward, Archbold, Cache, Hall, Misses Bishop, Merfield, Cunningham, McAllister, Mann, Stapleton, Bedford, Moore, Watson, Porteous, I. Staoo, C. O'Connor, Thornton, Towart, Thurlow, Elvy, Gillies, MoGnwan. Pudman, M. Crawford, and W. Crawford, Messrs Hayson. Bishop, Willis, Mann, Lockhart, Walters, Elvy, J. Messenger, Chappie, Dunmill, Hartigan, A. Roy, B. Roy, Puddle, Whittincton, Bond, Perry, Crib, Braille 3, T). Marshall, Cox, Moore, J. Thompson, and O'Connor.

LEAP YEAR BALL ATP OKAIN'S BAY.

Quite the most successful ball for many years was held in the Athenaeum on i'riday evening, when the gentlemen were the guests of the ladies at a Leap Year ball. The splendid music rendered by Bradford's Orchestra from' Christchurch contributed largely to the success of the evening. The hall was prettily decorated, pink cherry blossoms covering the walls, and pink and mauve streamers decorating the overhead beams. The gaiety of the evening was added to by novelty streamer dances and -quaint carnival caps. Mrs lteg. Mason and Mis 3 Maude Hartley made efficient M.C.'s," and Mrs W. Bobinson, Mrs Alex McKay and Miss Oraw (Chorlton) played extras. A dainty supper was sup- ! plied by the ladies. Among those present were Mrs Reg Mason, who wore a handsome gown of emera.d panne velvet and gold lace; Mrs W. Robinson, old rose marocain with panel of silver brocade and silver ceinture; Miß3 Maude Hartley, b?ue silk net over sa.in, with ewansdown trimmings; Mrs Arnold Ware, royal blue velvet; Mis Ernest Mason, almond green satin mousseline with gold tissue panels and slevees; Miss G. Box, shell pink satin, with loops of satin ribbon; Mrs S. H. Thomas, shot pink and silver marocain with posy of hand-made flowers at side, Mrs Boleyn, navy taffeta with Oriental trimming; Misß Beth Ware, royal blue marocain; Miss Ruby Haines, palb salmon crepe de chine ■with pin tucks and lattice trimming; Mrs H. (Muir, mole chiffon veivet with emerald green trimmings ; Miss Lena Holstein, old rose taffetas;. Mrs Alex. McKay, white crepe de cn.ne witfl radium lace panels; Mrs rtoger Mason, black satin' with overdress of cire lace; Mrs. Beg Hartley, white pin-tucked crepe de chine; Mrs J. R. Thacker, b.ui.taffetas with floating panels of blue ninon; Miss Alice Ware, flame velvet with gold lace berthe; Mrs _J, Haines, blue velvet with silver trimming; Miss Ri.o Mason, pastel blue crepe de chine; Miss L. Moore, shrimp pink pin-tucned crepe de chine with lace berthe; M.ss Nan Livingstone, shot lavender and silver satin; M»s E. Hall, navy taffeta with bead trimmings; Miss 8. Harris," early Victoiian frock of rose pink ehot taffetas; Mrs Clem Hartley tan crepe de chine with Oriental trimmings; Miss Harris, henna georgette; Miss Stewart (French farm), rose_ satin; Mrs Eric Moore, pastel blue Bilk tricolette; Mrs P. Harris, saxe blue - moire with, silver, inset. panel; Mrs Andrew McKay, heliotrope shot satin with girdle of silver flowers; Mrs E. Coffin, peach pink taffetas with' crystal bnad trimming; Mrs E. Dibble, pale grey Oriental taffeta; Miss Grant, flo al and sure orepo de chine; Mrs George Harris, saxe' crepi de chine; Mrs C. Mason, grey crepe d« chine; Miss Mary imoore, black taffeta; Miss Agnes Craw (Chorlton), lemon satin with floating panels of radium lace; Mrs T. Ware, navy tricolette; Miss Daphne Harrib, old rose ciepe de chine, beaded in go.d; Mrs Partington iLe .oon's), black radium lace over henna crepe de chine; Miss E. emeiaid green satin wuh silver lace sleeves and panels; Mrs Cecil Hartky, amethyst pink taiteta beaded in gold; Mrs H. Keid, cream jersey side; Mrs A. befton, fawn ma.re; JtLs A.tred Coffin; Mrs Robert Hartley, - Mrs Alan Mason, Mrs P. Cummings, navy tncotine, Mrs Hawes, Mrs Fariant, Miss Spurr, Mia Granam, Mrs P. Moore, Mrs J. Harris; Messrs Arnold Ware, James Haines, neg Mason, .Percy Moore, E. Hunm (Christciiuich;, Archie Ware, S. H. Thomas, Alex. McKay, H. Muir, E. Mason, R. Haines, P. Harris, D. Stewart, Val Mason, J. Bo.cyn, V. Gilbeit, i W. Mould, G. Fianagan, H. Theln ng, D. Gilbert, John Thacker, James Haines, Joa Harris, Jack Craw P. Cummings, Jack Mason, O. Gilbert, Roger Mason, C. Mould, Clarence Mason, R. Mould, F. Hines, Eric Moore, E. Spurr, it. Robinson, A. Spurr, fl. Mason, W. 'lhomas, J. Hawes, E. Coffin, A. Coffin, Alex. McKay, Waghorn (2), E. Hall, W. Robinson, W. Harris.

BACHELORS' BALL AT GLENTUNNEL.

The bachelors of the South Malvern district held their annual ball on Fri dav evening in the Glentunnel Hall, which was tastefully decorated in the shape of a marquee with the colours of the bachelors, orango and blue. The Grand March was led by the secretary, Mr C. C. Pearson, and Miss Maguire, of Christchurch, who wore an uncommon dress of vieux rose satin. The chairman, Mr G. Kenny, and committee, had left undone nothing that could increase the suettess of the ball. A daintv supper was served in the supper room, which was also decorated in orange and blue. The music was supplied by the local orchestra, Mrs Owen Messri R. Longstaff, and N. Juggernaut, extras being played by Misses I. and E. Gilmour, and Miss White. The duties of M.C.'s were capably carried out by Messrs J. Marsh and J. Stuart. Among those present were:— Meadames J-hn Deans (Coa'srate). who wore blnck =atin; P. Hi«n?a ( c a-dy Knolls), bl ck crene iersey silk; H. Weaste'l. black -satin and figured overdress; .A. Charles, blnck velvet relieved with scarlet: O W. Snal, black velvt and R Fe'ton (Hororata), French voile: B. Ma'colm. sixn b'ue satin wifh rad ; um lace an-1 gold beads:_ M. Cordy (Christchurch), black and silver lace; F. Fers-uson black silk ard lace trimmed with cherrv ve'vet: G. Bisphan, black marocain; A. Boyle (G'enroy), black crepe de ch'ne; W. Owen, grey taffeta and silver trimmings; R. Lon staff, black panno velvet with jet buckle; F. S. Barrett (Hororata). «axe blue crepe de chine: G, S. Commons (Bol'eston), b'ack satin and red georgette; W. Teale, cerise slut taffeta; T. Simpson, whi'e georgette and si!k lace; A. J. Harris (Hororata), figured fugi silk; J. Marsh, sen., black silk; Lightfoot, canary taffeta; J W. Marsh, apucot georgette; J. H. Pearson, grey moracain; S. Blair (Riccarton), brown eilk; W. Pratt jHorcnta), blue satin with georgette overdress; W. Watson, black marocain and white georgette and black lace sleeves; T. J. Leeming, blue silk; W. Matthews (Hyde, Otago), brick red velvet; J. Teale, lemon satin relieved wi'.h heliotrope; ,Ta9. Keltie, white siik and radium lace relieved with pink; J. Powell (Glenroy), black panno velvet; E. Percival, yellow georgette; G. D. Marsh, black marocain; L. Tillet (Hororata), brocaded silk and silver lace; W. G. Smith, henna marocain; Johnson, navy georgette and siver trimmings; H. Luke, dark brown maroca.n; J. Price, brown dress; E. M rtin (Eollesion), powder blue panne velvet; J. Todd, blue satin; R. D. Gray, blue and gold brocaded satin; C. D. McGarry, black satin and jet trimmings; Horn tManakau), maize satin; G. Griffiths, black marocain and silver bead trimmings; J. Beatty, jun., enurJd green taffeta; S, C. Marsh, lemm marocain; F. Hinks, maroon, satin; M. Wright, shot silk; A. Plummef, dark green shot sik; T. Stevenson, cream fugi si.k and lace; L. Workman, black satin; A. Smith, brown satin; W. Leeming; J. Atk:nson; C. Jones; W. Storey; W. Brockie; Misses M. Barlow, blue crepe do chine and rosebud trimm.ng; M. Macintosh, black sequin ntt and raai-m lace; Zalie Leeming, black velvet and b.ack radium lace; Mary Hun.er, green sat.n and gold trimmings; Eona Price, biack veivet and gold beads: A. Doyle, strawberry taffeta; Edie Martin (Tasmania), vieux rose crepe do ch.ne; Eva Leeming, turquoise blue taffeta; D. Cant, electric biue mouesehne; D. Hunt, blue silk and radium lace; F. Eich, shot taffeta and gold tr.minings; Edith Hunt, blue siik and radium lace; Rita Gilmour, pink eat.n and eiiver trimm ngs; I. C. Brown, black and gold lace over black brocade; Ivy Gilmour, peacock blue velvet and silver beads; Fitzgerald, navy blue Bite with Oriental trimm.ngs; M. Harris, he.iotrope silk with' radium lace overdress; D. Griffith, pink eatm; H. W. Brown, black satin and black lace with b.ue and go.d embroidery; Gladys Kellaway (Hororata), apricot chiffon taffeta; M. Oliver (Hororata), cream georgette; Thelma White, rose p.nk taffeta; C. Wright (Hororata), black taffeta; R. Dennis (Glenroy), rose jersey Bilk and silver .trimming; Mary Dick.e, pale blue silk and gold trimmings; V. Tarhng, gold marocain and lace; T. Powell, cream silk embroidered in blue and pink; M. Rollinson, sea green shot taffeta; M. Sherw n, figured overdress and black satin and gold trimmings; Ids Oliver (Hororata), black taffeta with green trimmings; L. Paiker, brocaded velvet; A. Weastell. saxe blue marooain and georgette; Mary Bisphan, silk brocaded satin and radium la<<e; Nancy Storey, brocaded flilk; Gladys Milne, apn- l cot eiJk trimmed with ribbon; Pearl Higgs (Sandy Knolls), kingfisher blue eatin; Mavis Burkitt, cream crepe de chine; .May Dorman, fawn crocheted silk; Thelma Maffey, dove grey voile; R. Mitchell, pink silk brocade and eiiver lace; Vera Wilson, cream satin and lace; B. Powell, jade crepe mirocain and radium.lace; Kathleen Harwood, blue silk with net overdress; S. Harrison, apricot satin- I. Milne, blue marocain and gold; Willis', kingfisher blue satin; IP. Hinks, dark grey crepe de ch.ne and silver trimmings; E. Ealem, pink silk brocade trimmed with silver; L. LiTginn..black velvet trimmed apricot eatin; Rita Bisphan, electric blue satin with go.d trimming; M. Ledgard (Linwood), flame marocarn; Messrs John Deans (Coalgate), S. G. Marsh, A. Weastell, F. Higgs (Sandy Knolls) G. W. Soal, R. Felton (Hororata), B. Malcolm, W P. McKay (Christchurch), F. Ferguson (Springfield), Geo. B.sphan, W. Owen, R. Lonestaff, F. S. Barrett (Hororata), G. S. Commons (Rolleston), W. Tea'e. T .Simpson. A. J. Harris (Hororata). Ligh'.oot, J: W. Marsh, J. H. Pearson, S. Blair lEiooarton), W. Pratt (Horoiata), J. T. Leeming, J. Ti»e, Jas. Keltie, M. Percival, G. D. Marsh, L. Tillet W. G. Sm.th, Cherry, A. Nicol, J. Todd, R. D. Gray, J. Beatty, jun., C. D. McGarry, F. Hjiks. J. Troupe, A. Plummer, T. Stevenson, A Jmith W. Leemimr, W. Storey, W. BrncKie, Isherwood, M. Dickie, S Watson, J. P O'Dowd,. G. N. Chapman, A. Rainsford, P. Leeming, A. Lohrev, Geo. Martin, .C. Price, F. W. Hunt, R. Atkinson (Annat), Hartstonge, G. Abrahams, J. Fev«r, Jas A. L. Parker (Hororata). J. Crei-h on (Hororata), A Oliver (HororW J. Marsh C. Stuart, n' Powell T Ro-linaon Cnnstohurch), G. f u 'k tSr, D. Pearson, J. Brown, B eld) Romnso£ E. Weastell, Bryce, Mc QneenV W. Dorman, and D. DoTman. THE LATE MRS E. DUKE. The funeral of the late Mrs E. Duke, wife of Mr J. S. Duke, of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, lpft her late residence yesterday for the Bromley Cemetery. The late Mrs Duke riassed away in Wellington on Sunday. The R«v. N. L. D. Webster conducted the craveside service, and the pallSarefs w'ere Messrs EWRelph, H. B Cook, J. Adams, V. M. Ambler, G. Chiles, and F. P. Morrison. Among those present were: Messrs James Duke (Dunedin), A. Macdonald, F W. Johnston, T, T. Eobson, W. G. Roberts, J. H. Cunningham (representing the New Zealand Farmers' Co-oper-ative Association), F. W. White, G. G. Denniston (representing the A. and P. Association), D. K. Habberfield. A, T. Bell, H. Veitch, F. L. M. Sheppard, W. L. McCallum, T. Matson, W. T. Cooke, W. Woodward, Donald Macdonald, B. Bagshaw, J. G. McLachlan, F. Parris, J. Marshall, H. E. Suckling, G. Mathews, C. Mason, W. Roxburgh, A. E. Relph, and others. Wreaths were sent by the following: The husband and family of the deceased. Mr and Mrs George Chiles, Mr i and Mrs W. T. Esson, management and ■ staff New Zealand Farmers', directors New Zealand Farmers', Mr and Mrs R. W. Lochhead, Mr and Mrs H. E. Cook, Mr and Mrs T. T. Robaon, Mr and Mrs J. Adams, Mr and Mrs F. White and Mr F. W. White, Miss A. Burton, Mr and Mrs Horace Ellen, brother officers New Zealand Farmers', Mr and Mrs H. E. Suckling, staff Wellington branch Farmers' Co-operative Distributing Company, Norton, May and Co.. Mr and Mrs F. H. Steel, auction and wool department New Zealand Farmers', Mr F. M. L. Sheppard, Mr T. Matson, Mr and Mrs Duke (Dunedin), Mr V. M. Ambler, manager and auction staff New Zealand Fanners', Blenheim. Mr and Mrs T. B. McMurtrie (Melbourne), and Mr and Mrs T. I. Freeman.

BALL AT PREBBLETON.

On Friday evening a most successful fancy dress and mask ball was teld in the Prebbleton Hall in favour or Miss Smith, the No. 5 candidate in the Queen Carnival. The hall had been artistically decorated with greenery and streamers of yellow paper, this being the chosen colour of the little candidate. Yellow fans decorated with huge black cats were placed at intervals upon the walls, while these domestic pets were also to be seen in various poses on a yellow trellis-v»rk fence in front of the stage. The varied and picturesque costumes of tho dancers were a joy to behold, and there were few indeed who were able to recognise their best friends, even after a close scrutiny. Many novelty dances were introduced during the evening, including the streamer dance, Cinderella dance, and balloon dance, the winning eoup>e in the last-named being Miss G. Campion and Mr Pickering. Spirited dance music was provided by Mrs Hammond. Miss Mabel Griffiths and Mr Griffiths. Prizes for the most original costumes were awarded to Mrs Yeatman (Grannie), and Mr Hobson (Baker), while an Indian Chief and his squaw in the persons of Mr A. Proudlock and Miss Maud Griffiths were given the prizes for tho most effective dresses. A special prize for a local person, who successfully concealed his identity until the unmasking took place, was won by Mr Cyril Streeter as Barney Google. Mr J. Smith made an efficient Master of Ceremonies.

Others present in fancy costume were:— ' Mrs W. Carpenter (Betsy Trotwood). Mrs J. K'.ngan (Gipsy), Mrs Housten (Egyptian), Mrs C Hands (Grannie), Mrs Cherry (Japanese), Mrs E. Carpenter (Japanese), Mrs G. Downey (Powder Puff), Mrs Hammond (Black Cat), Mrs T. Coleman (Grannie), Misses Hayton (Eastern Princess), Beattie (Turkish Lady), Hay (Harem Lady), Dean (Rambler R>se), Crothers (Circus), E. Rogal (Doll), A. Ro?al (Ghost), Mabel Griffiths (Charlie Chaplin), G. Chappell (Gipßy), Bessie Carpenter (Ni?ht), Bertha Carpenter *Ra:nto;v), Kathleen Cliffo.d (House to Let), Stella Cherry (Wild Rose), Lake (Ballet Girl), Hazel Shier (Eastern Lady), Evelyn Fuller (Daily Sketch), Patty Smith (Jap.), Messrs Yeatman (Chinaman), Len Coleman (Girl), Prendergast (Irish Gentleman), T. Smith (Huntsman), E. Carpenter (Miller), a. Galla her (Johnnie Walker), W. Carpenter (Girl), H. Cherry (Cricketer), G. Carpenter (Chinaman), W. Downey' (Rajah), G. Downey (Clown), A. Glen (JockeyJ, J. Smith , (Pirate). i

IMMODEST DRESS. PRIEST REFUSES COMMUNION. TWO WOMEN REPRIMANDED. (by cable—prxsß association goptjughtj (Sidney "Sun"' Sebvice.) LONDON, July 14. The Eome correspondent of the "Daily Mail" states that Monsignor Pierami, officiating at the Church of Santa Prassede, refused to administer communion to two women wearing lownecked and sleeveless dresses. The priest publicly reprimanded the delinquents for the immodesty, of their dress.

WEDDINGS.

TODD—BUSS.

A very pretty wedding of considerable interest to many is orth Canterbury people was celebrated recently at St. Barnabas' Church, Fendalton, the Rev; H.- S. Leach ' 'officiating, when I3ruce, younger son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Todd, of "Wsiipara Downs," was married to Nell,- eldest daughter of Mrs W. Buss, Fendalton and of the late Air Buss of "Soargill Hills." The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr George Buss, of Fairlio, looked charming in ivory georgette and lace. Her tulle veil,, which formed a train, was held with a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried ft shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen %and Miss Hillary Buss. The. former wore a draped frock of rust colour chiffon velvet and the latter old gold chiffon velvet. Their panne hats were trimmed with Oriental coloured flowers and they earned posies to tune with their frocks..

The bridegroom wan attended by Mr Thomas Tothill as best man and Mr Crossleigh Dampier Crossloy as groomsman. '"■'.' .V " After the ceremony a reception wa9 held at "Braemore," the home of the bride. Mra Buss woi,-e a handsome frock of black marocain relieved with white and a smart hat of black moire lined with white. Mrs Todd, the bridegroom's mother, wore a draped frock of black marocain with becoming black hat. Miss Norah Buss wore a navy gabardine and a small navy hat, relieved with salmon pink. Miss Joyce Buss wore a navy fiock with touches of cardinal and a black hat. Later Mr and Mrs Bruce Todd left on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a striking frock of beige marocain and a smart hat to match. ■ CHAMBERS—WINCHESTER. In the Southbridge Presbyterian Church' recently, the Rev. T. G. Butler solemnised the marriage of Mr William J. L. Chambers, West Melton, -to Miss Dorothy Amy Winchester daughter of Mr.and- Mrs : Henry Winr Chester, Lakeside., The bride's cousin, Miss Down, was organist. The bride was becomingly attired in cream brocaded satin marocain," with" radium" lace sleeves, and side drapings, trimmed with pearls. Sho wore a tulle veil and carried a shower bouquet of hot-house flowers.'

.The bridesmaid, Miss Phyllis Winchester, wore blush pink crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace; She was accompanied by Miss Iris Chambers. Mr Russell Chambers attended the bridegroom, and Mr Herbert Curragh was best, man. After the. ceremony the wedding breakfast was partaken of by about one hundred guests in the Lakeside Memorial Hall. The guests were received by Mrs Winchester, dressed in black satin, and Mrs Chambers, in nigger-brown marocain. The Rev. T. G, Butler proposed, the health of the bride and bridegroom, Mr J. T. Parkin that of the bride's parents and grandmother, and Mr R. J. Parkin, of the parents of the bridegroom. In the evening an enjovabte dance was held in the hall. The bride's poing-away dress was a naw blue tailored cstume. with smart black hat, relieved with white.

The weekly meeting of the Railway 'Ambulance Brigade was held at the District Offices. Christchurch Railway Station. A member reported having rendered first aid whilst on public duty during the week. The evening was devoted to a course of stretcher drill and to treatment of fractured limbs. Superintendent Purdom acted as supervisor.

Miss Rosie Lang was on Wednesday evening the guest of honour at a "kitchen evening" in the Saltwatei Creek Schoolroom. The function took the form of a social—cards, games, singing and dancing being enjoyed, the music for the latter being supplied by Misses Mavis Lang, Katie and Bertha Eder and Mr Baden Powell. Miss Lans: was the recipient of numerous useful gifts. The evening was brought to a close bv the sineing of "For She s a Jollv Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Svne." Those present wore Mrs (x. Lang, Mr and Mrs "W. Eder sen.. Mr and Mrs Minton, Mr and Mrs C. Topp. Mr and Mrs C. Armstrong. Mr and Mrs Mathers, Mrs F. Powell, Mr and Mrs H. Lang, Mrs McMillan sen.. Mrs S. Richie, Mrs Crewes Mr and Mrs L. TSmith, Mrs Hutchinson, Mrs A. Powell, Misses Lang (9), Emily Wheal, Dorv and Marjone Minton, Dot Topp, Isabel Richie. Eder (6). Ruth Smith, Mvrtle and Elsie Dobson Mollv Powell, Messrs 'Leslie Topp, William and Baden Powell, Geordie Lang, Roy, Eric, Arthur and Ernie Eder, Percy McMillan, Cecil Edlin, Percy Toi»r>. Vin Robinson, Bob Hutehinson, (vwlie Johnston Norman Davis (Amberley), Arthur Booth, Arthur Lowe (Heathcote), Jock and Archie Mathers, Masters Ken Smith, Dave and Gordon Lan£, Bruce, Jack and Gordon Richie.

CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL

The Springston South Hall was gay with streamers, and foliage on the occasion of a school children's dress ball. The following were awarded prizes:—Best-dressed girl, Hazel Greaves (Grandma's Days); best-dress-ed boy, Frank Hewitt (Goblin); most orginal girl, Mona. Carter (Grizzly Bear); most original boy, Lester Henderson (All Black Footballer); special prize, Miriam Cook (Egyptian Lady). The judges were Mesdames Wright, Simpson, and Bartram. The lucky-spot waltz .was won.by Miss Mariam Cook and Ernest Day. Prizes for boy and girl not attending the school were won by J. Terry (Bridegroom), and Emma Tyson (Fairy). Music was provided by Miss C. Ryan and Mr H. Terry. Among the young people present were:— Bita Burney (Night); Grace Kowell (Order of the Bath); Daphne Jackson (Night); Olive Cook (Royal Artillery): Ruby Kinber (Pierrette); Mona Carter (Grizzly Bear); Eileen Chapman (Queen of Hearts); Miriam Cook (Egyptian Lady); Hazel Greazes (Grandmas Days); Dorothy Duff (May Queen); Gwen Mitchell (Jester); Pearl Kimber (Moonlight); Mabr.l Jackson (Indian Squaw); Alice Day (Fairy); Syivie Kimber (Rosebud); Edie Burney (Staff of -Life); Stella Henderson (Baggy Breeches); Gwen Roberts i(Powdier Puff); Joyce Mitchell (Puck); Emily Day (Butterfly); Iris Powell (Fairy); Mona. Chapman (Gipsy); Alice Musson (Swan); Jean. Marshall (Christmas Tree); Etnma Eyson (Fairy); M. Terry (Rainbow); Alma Terry (Highland Lassie); Joyce Moore (Flower Girl); Rita Stace (Jap); Phyllis Round (Eastern Jewels); Edio Henderson (Goou Luck); Joy Bartram (Follv); Joyce Barnett (Rosebud); Dorothy Cook'(Jack Frost); Thelma'Greaves (Nurse); Arthur Day (Spanish Bullfighter); Ray Mitchell (Clown); Clem Harris (Sheik); 'Cecil Bennett (Pierrot); Jack Jordan (Bullfighter)'; Arnold Chapman (United Footballer); Ernest Day (Cowboy); Frank Hewit (Goblin); Ken Greaves (Pierrot); Allan Duff (Indian); Fred Roberts (Admiral); Joe Ryan (Three Castles Cigarettes); William Parish (Cricketer); Victor Kimber (Keep to the Left); Ray Harris (Gipsy Sailor); Jim Moore (Sport); Allan Musson (Sailor); Arnold Kimber (Penguin); Freda Tyson (Clown); Leslie Henderson (All Black Footballer); Colin Tyson (Clown); Cecil Barnett (Indian); Jock Terrj (Bridegroom); Reg. Terry (Bride); Norma Musson (Advertisements); Jim Hamilton (Maori). SOCIAL AT LEESTON. In aid of the produce stall flt the Roman Catholic bazaar to ba held next October, a social and dance was held in the Leeston Town Hall on. Monday evening. Laver's Ambrosian Orchestra from the city, comprising seven instruments, supplied the music gratuitously. Songs were sung by Miss Spiller, Messrs Tennant and Laver, Mrs Laver and recitations given by Mr MoKmney. Mrs R. Lambie played the dance extras. The attendance was good, and | the function was entirely successful. I Among the ladies present were: — Mesdames E. Winter, who wore blue marocain and radium lace; Hurley, black marocain, trimmed with red beada: H. Smith, emerald green; Buckley, sunset shot taffeta; T. Holley, brown marocain; P. O'Boyle, black panne velvet; McEvedy, cense marocain; D. Miller, blue ninou; S. Johnston, black satin; M. Curran, brown souple satin; Gudsell, blue hhion; Sawyer, black velvet; McMahon, black silk; M. 31attery, black georgette; M'cCartiri, grey jersey silk; McManus, blnck jersey silk; Young, black merv silk; McEvedy, lemon silk; P. Slattery, blue silk; F. McCoiinick, brown jersey silk; J. Greeuan, jade g reen i )*' Withers, grey marocain; Misses M. O Boyle, black velvet; C. Harte, sap green silk; C. O'Gorman, white crepe de chine; ti. O'Boyle, blue georgette; M. Stapleton, grey ninon; L. Bohan, blnck panne velvet; ... O'Rourke, navy blue jersey silk; T. Miller, blue georgette, beaded; N. Brown pale green satiu and radium lace collar; M. Ryde, maroon velvet; S. Thian, powder blue taffeta; V. Curran, navy blue silk; A. Stapleton, pink georgette; Foster, black marocain; M. Fisher, cream fugi; Al. Lambie, yellow *ugi silk; Brizzle, black velvet; C. Teale, pale blue crystalline, with silver trimmings; J. McMahon 'black ninon with radium lace trimmings; D. stapleton, blue satin; E. Clausen, blue crystalline; Thian, black satin; J. Marshall, saxe blue silk; J. Holley, cream fugi; P. Hogg, P al ° pink crystalline with overdress of radium lace; A. Dunick, black silk; O'Neill, vicux rose crepe de chine; J. Hay, navy blue satin with overdress of radium l»ce; «• Cairns, pink silk;. Thian, black mnon; iv. Hopa, black ninon with red beaded trim:mings; P. Clausen, lemon satin; U. «£- Cabe, pink silk with radium lace; A. Hogg, vieux rose gedrgette with panels or "eaos, V. McCabe, green silk; S. McCloy, navy jersey silk; E. Aiken, navy taffeta; Ja. McVinnie, peacock blue with overdress ot radium lace; A. Doyle, navy jersey suk K. Holley, flowered voile; Marr emontalieta; Linstrom, black silk; M. Bohan, black ninon, with .ovcrdreflß of lace.