WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18128, 18 July 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

. The lady Editor will be plowed to receive for publication In tie "Women's Corner" items of sotisl or' personal news. Such Items should be fully authenticated, atid engagement notices must bear tn* signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on nutters affecting, or of intorsst to, women. Mrs I. Duncan (Wanganui) is a guest at "Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs Jack man (H&ng Kong) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss Dorothy Francis, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs i!. H. Francis, late of Roxburgh, returned from Otautau last evening. Mrs William Irving (Armagh street "»Vest) was hostess yesterday afternoon at a charming bridge party given as a farewell to Mrs H. D. Acland. Mrs Irving's guests were Mrs Acland, Mrs Henrv Wood. Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs Loughnan, Mrs Jack Anderson, Miss Harlev Mrs T. W. Cane and her sister, Mrs Macdonald, Miss Bromley Cocks. Mrs R. Hennah, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Miss Aitken, Miss Nellie Keeves. Mrs F. G. Gibson, and Mrs Maurice Fell. Verv bright and joyous was a delightful party given yesterday afternoon at ''Beverlev," Fendalton, _ by Miss Shona Rhodes, who entertained a number of her girl friends, all ofwhom spent a very happy time. Miss llhodes wore a pretty frock of raven's wintr Mne marocain, and the tea-table, with its silver vases of soft pink plumblossom and feathery fern-fronds, and its Drettv pink sweets baskets, looked most enticing. The guests were: Misses Hester Archer. Bettv Black, Molly Rlack, Barbara (Towliehaw, Barbara. Clayd°n, Noni Beckett, Audrey Oracroft Wilson, Margaret and Ger«l--dine Anderson, Bp+ty Cotterill, Blanche Hennah. Kathleen Bristed, .locelvn Pvne, Kathleen Helmore, Mrs livn Lawrence. Misses Olive SoencerRower. Mollv Nnrton, Tjettite 'JntTv "Wvrm-"W»ni?>iri6, Kitto, Marie Kitto. M*>r<rarei Scott, Maureen Ravmond. Fnv G'bson, Joyce Gibson, and Agnes TurrelT. . MUSQUASH COATS FOR 22 GUINEAS. A shipment of handsome English Furs of splendid quality has just reached Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (Upstairs), and she >3 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 ANI) CO., .105, Manchester street. 'Phona 694 V £6506-4032

Miss Barbara Gould is visiting Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Holme Station, Timaru)Mr and Mrs George Moss arrived last night from Grevmouth to spend a month with their daughter, Mrs W. Revington (Fendalton). Miss Dorothy Bowden is returning to town to-day after a short visit to the country. Mr and Mrs J. S. Langford are spending a few days in Timaru. A children's fancy dress party will be held in the Jellicoe Hall on Saturday afternoon, July 26th, from 2 till 5. Prizes will be given for the best fancy dresses and for the most original fancy dresses for boys and <rirls. The Eroceeds will be devoted to the Lewisam General Hospital Fund. The following Canterbury people were among the guests at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, during the past week: —Christehurch: Mr T. Gibson, Mr Holmes, Mr and Mrs Moss Ballin, Mr Greenfield, Miss J. McDougal, Miss E. Minty, Miss G. Jones, Mr J. Duncan, Mr J. Partridge, Mr M. Warren, Mr R. Beadel; Timaru; Mr H. Coxhead, Mrs A. A. Scott, Mr and Mrs F. MacKay, Miss A. Newman; Fairlie: Mr P. Gibson, Mr White. The monthly meeting of the Richmond Free Kindergarten was held on Monday in the schoolroom, and was attended by Miss Tabart (in the chair), Mesdames Peverill, Muff, Thompson and Ellis. The roll number was 39, the average 37. Subscription money given in amounted to £2 8s Id. During the month Miss Tabart addressed the mothers on the Bible in schools movement. Final arrangements jvere made for the jumble sale for Saturday. the 19th, at which most useful articles will be found, including children's and other warm clothing. At Ballantyne's tea rooms, yesterday morning, the Committee of the Victoria League (Canterbury branch) entertained Mrs H. D. Acland, a vice-presi-dent of the League, who is shortly leaving for England. The ladies present were: Mrs H. D. Acland, Mrs Deans, Mrs Hugh Acland, Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs Eric Harper, Mrs G. M. L. Lester, Mrs E. G. Hogg, • Mrs E. C. Crosse, Mrs G. A. U. Tapper. Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs W. H. Orbell, Mrs W. S. Bean, Mrs Andrew Anderson, Mrs C. Chilton. Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs John Stevenson, Miss Overton, and Miss Bromley Cbcks.

I MASONIC CONVERSAZIONE AT METHVEN. The annual conversazione in connexion with the Methven Masonic Lodge was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and was an exceptionally successful function. The hall was tastefully decorated with coloured streamers, the colours being representative of the Lodge degrees. The sup-per-room was also decorated, the same scheme of colours being employed. The work was carried out under the supervision of Bro. A. Bremer, who is to be congratulated on the effect produced. The music for the dance was supplied by Mr Daybourn's orchestra, and the quality of this was no doubt responsible for much of the evening's enjoyment. Extras wer played by. Miss Mauger (piano) and Miss D. Pawsoii, Miss ±t. Halliday and Mr Walter Halliday (piano, violin, and cornet). The duties ' of M.O. were ably carried out by "Wor. Bro. Hy. Magimiess. .During luo evening songs were contributed by Miss Jessie JJuff (Christchurch), Miss A. Du££ and, Mr T. Hall (Afehbiirton), and added greatly to fthe eyfenmg's enjoyment. The Rev. TV A. Toowy piayed the accompaniments;'— The grand march, ill which 98 couples participated, was led by Wur. Bro. *las. i Campoeil, W.M.. and Mrs Campbell, the latter wearing a becoming dress of mole marocain, with floral trimming.- • Others present included:—Mrs B.athwayt. Ninon over pale , blue satin; Mrs W. H. McKeo, pink 1 georgette beaded in silver, and txijnnied with. Maitese lace; Mrs J.'F. Stone, white crepe de chine ajid red aash; Miea Pcmberfron, pale blue satin; Miss Halliday, green ninon; Mis 3 Isobel Halliday, pink ninon, trimmed with silver .beads; Misa D. Doig, green and silver marocain; Mies Pearl Stewart, silver brocade, with georgette sleeves, Mrs Roy Doig, cream chiffpn velvet j with georgette sleeve 3; , Mrs F. n.- Knight (Ashburton); Mrs T. Had (Ashburton); Mrs E. N. Johnston (Ashburton), black satin and georgette; Jlrs J. Cook, grey satin; Mrs E. Watson; white satin; Mrs D. M. Christie, eau.de nil brocade; Mrs A. F. Marr, floral brocade; Mrs Pa-wson, brown taffeta with overdress of gold lace; Mrs E. D. Thomas, shot satin and silver tissue; Mrs Bremer, cinnamon jersey eilk; Miss Dickie, white georgette and radium lace; Miss M, Dickie, opal taffetas; Mrs Buchan; black velvet , with silver trimming; Mr 3 Orchard, cream : crepe de chine; Mrs Guthrie, navy silk with jazz trimming; Miss Marsden, blue shot taf-. fetas, with scariet flowers; Mrs F. B. Lloyd, I black lace; Mra' A. Long, cerulean crepe de chine, with .gold lace; Mrs Lowery. brown | and gold taffeta; Mrs Maginness, saxe blue silk; Mrs T. S. Harrison, navy taffeta, with floral trimming; ' Mrs W. T. P. Lock, grey ' crepe de chine; Mise Duff, tomato-red eat in I -and radium lace; Miss E. Duff, henna marocain;' Mrs S. J. Carleton, kingfisher blue ! satin, trimmed with gold radium lace; Miss J. Duff (C'hristchurch), apricot, floral crepe de chine; Mrs Burrows, navy marocain. with navy and gold beading; Mrs Baxter, sumondgreon faconne; Mrs P. G. Doherty, white eatin; Mrs J. W. M. Dart, navy taffeta and radium lace; Mrs A. L. Hibbs, pink satin with silver lace; Mias Aitchcson, black maro' cain; Mrs Arthur Grigg, white crepe de 9S ne ii W - Goodwin, jide georgette; Mies M. Goodwin, shot taffeta; Mrs Nickolls grey silk marocain, steel beaded: Mrs Green' black brocaded jersey eilk; Mrs' Kennedy! -cream crepe marocain and radium lace • Mrs 6- J ' M° Ka y. wJli te satin and radium lace; aa M Stephen, blue eatin; Miss Richards mK?i ' *°, velvet; Mrs G. Cleeve (Highbank), black satin; Miss Maginneas, grejr eilk a-#d lace; M lS s S. Johnstone striped fugi silk; Mrs A. S. Findlay, golden brown satin; Miss Jessep,. kingfisher blue satin and radium lace; Miss Fern Jesseo apricot charmeuse; Mies Rita Richards, rose panne velvet; Mrs Tooley, black satin, trimmed with Jace and beads; Mrs O W Doherty gold and pink shot marocain;' Miss Mi'ner, navy blue chiffon velvet; Mrs G. Callaghan, white brocaded satin and georgette, trimmed with silver; Miss Hampton, pale blue crepe de chine, with silver trimmings p Mrs G. H. Nickolls, black eilk crepe and ninon; Mrs Hawkhead, cream fuji silk;. Mrs H. Fryer, henna marocain; Mrs H. L. Mangin, moie velvet beaded in red • 1 Miss R. Lucas (Christchurch), pale green satin; Mrs J. T. Mangin, jersev. silk; Mrs J; -Uuff, black, trimmed with radium lace; MrsF. G. Mangin,' shot Bilk, with bead trimming; Miss Jessie Duff,,pale blue crepe «e chine; Miss R. Duff, rose satin; Mrs A Moore canary marocain; Miss Winnie Goodwin (Launston), almond-green crepe de chine; Miss Goodwin, turquoise blue and gold shot satin, beaded in gold; Mis S. Robinson, white satin draped with radium lace; Mrs C. Goodwin, black sntin and net; Mrs Crolhei*, nigger brown satin and radium, lace; Mre J. W at . son, black satin, with go-d trimming; Mrs irith i*? a h P A ! ' } georgette, trimmed with jet bea<ls and canary velvet: Mrs A. • Llllc y> black "crepe de chine, piped with green; Mrs W. Cook, blue and silver shot taffeta; Mrs Allan Lochiiead, cream marocain, with georgette panels; Mrs E T Ungg, cream merv; Mrs A. M. Hart, black satin and radium lace; Mrs A. J Grie» georgette and suver; Mre A. C. Gadd, brown satin; Mrs Gray, lemon satin; Miss E Allies, almond-green crepe de. chine; Miss al Lretney. green crepe de dune; Mrs Percy w?herty, cream satin; Mig a Ivy Andereon, blue marocain; Mrs N. iowler (Kaiapoi), g marocain; Mrs Cooksiey, black beaded fuKnih /' Macartney, black taffeta, »ith touches^ of white; Mrs R. Morgan b.ue and gola shot taffeta; Mrs D Mcleod shell-pink beaded silk marocain;' Mrs F* i .Newman, blue marociin; Miss BrySen pink I^nr^al^V W i. r . adiam Jace panel 3 ;• Miss E. lack Batln and lace; Mrs D. G. T am \T aroc,ln . dimmed with gold; % i, * Mai w ns - er marocain, beaded in bronze; Miss Ivy Watson, heaotrope . georgette sleeves; Miss Myrtle Goodwin, white crepe de chine with georgette sleeves; Mis« Dorothy Campbell . b'ue marocam and lace; Miss.Freda McKay whjte sahn and radium lace; Miss Manger! J overd . reM ol silver t w i Goodwin, apncot - georgette; 1 ¥ cK / ?y. flajne chiffon velvet; Mis I A. Goodwin (Lauruton), white satin. |

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND DANCE. So keen was the demand for invitations to the Bank of New Zealand staff dance, held last night, at the Winter Garden, that the committee found it necessary to limit the number of tickets, and every available ticket must have been represented at the dance, which was a great success. B.iiley's Band supplied the music, and the members of the committee —Misses L Hannay and H. Halliday, Messrs J. Mann, A. D. "Milne, B. Wyles, with Messrs G. E. Ayera and W. F. Ibbotson, as joint secretaries —attended carefully to their duties. Amongst those present were Mrs G. A U. Tapper, who wore a handsome <rown of black chiffon velvet; Miss Lettice Tapper, graceful gown of mauve marocain, embroidered effectively with silver and black beads; Mrs W. G. Cunningham, reseda green crepe uiarocain; Mrs Avers (Lyttelton), black georgette, lavishly embroidered with jet and mounted on satin; Mrs F. B. Wright, bronze marocain with touches of green; Mrs Shirley Wright, deep rose and silver shot taffeta, inlet with silver insertion; Miss Burns, paon blue embossed velvet; Mrs J. Mann, grey brocaded satin and radium uncommonly trimmed with narrow panels of jade green; Miss Nancy Young, pale primrose yellow georgette with narrow bands of brown fur; Mrs Maitland Sheppard, cherry taffeta, with vari-coloured chou and narrow ribbon streamers; Mrs P. Harle, rose pink and gold shot taffeta; Mrs J. Murphy, black sequin net mounted on satn; Miss Hazel Halliday, charming frock of shot gold and salmon pink cire satin; Miss Sylvia Smith, black panne velvet with loose panels of georgette, banded with velvet; Miss J. Slackerizie, pale mauve satin; Miss J~an Pavitt, rose and silver shot taffeta with silver radium lace; Miss Jean Nisbet, apricot taffeta with touches of silver; Miss Lulu Hannay, black charmeuse; Miss Edna Dunnage, . kingfisher-blue velvet; Mrs L. Clyde Chatfield, jade beaded tulle over oyster-grey satin; Mrs A; W. Chrystal, buttercup crepe marocain; Miss Betty Suckling, pale blue crystalline; Miss Grace Nieholls, cameo-pink crepe de chine and net; Miss B. Nieholls, rose-pink moire marocain; Miss Valerie Anderson, cherrv satin. . "mbroidered with crystal beads; Miss Doreen Kiver, carnation-rod georgette, with narrow pin-tucked panels; Miss E. Arrow, rose and gold shot cire satin; Miss Peggy Sweeney, apricot satin with panels of apricot and gold embossed lace; Miss Ruth Featherstone, black charmeuse and radium lace with touches of blue and gold; Miss Olivo Eliind, liyacinth-blue and silver shot taffeta with narrow kiltings; Mrs E. C. Inkster, white satin embroidered with crystal heads; Miss Kincaid, black taffeta with narrow kiltings and posies of red roses; Mrs V. Stapp, black georgette with panels of black and gold brocade; Mrs J. Passmore, deep gera-nium-red brocadod crepe de chine; Miss S. Pritchett, mauve georgette; Miss E. West, jade-green brocade with radium lace corsage; Miss K. Young, eau de nil and silver shot satin; Miss Ophir Caven, almond-green crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Edna Caven, turquoise-blue velvet and radium lace; Miss Mary Lane, pretty frock of orchid-mauve and silver shot satin; Miss Molly Heard, begonia-pink brocaded crepe de chine; Miss Irene Peart, rose and silver shot satin; Miss Florence Chappie, ! flamingo crepe de chine and gold lace; Mrs G. W. Staniland, grey and cherry embossed velvet with brilliant buckle; Miss L. Baxter, grey crepe de chine; Miss Judy Bourn, mahogany crepe marocain; Mrs H. R. Aspinall, green velvet; Miss Molly Matson, black taffeta; Miss E. Jerman, orange brocade; . Miss Hilary Buss, burnt orange panne , velvet; . Miss ' Dorothy . Leversedge, I dainty frock of cameo-pink satin; Miss j Phoebe Butters, apricot crepe de Chine; Mrs R. C. Stone, white marocain with ; white satin marlilework embroidery; I Miss Norah Thomson, dewdrop net over pink erepe de chine; Miss Peggy Hart, white taffeta with posy of rosebuds, and silver lace; Miss Gwen Sorensen," silver-grey patterned marocain; Miss M. Couth;.'black charmeuse rer lieved with red flowers; Miss P. Allen, cicl blue marocain and georgette; Miss D. Clark, mignonette-green moire marocain; Miss F. Allen, primrose maro--cain and tulle; Miss K. Whitmorc, black lace over satin; Miss Molly Seymour, flame and gold shot taffetas, with ostrich feather rosette; Miss J. Manhire, pink and silver shot cire satin; Miss D. Sedman, oyster satin with opalescent sequin overdress; Miss Elma Martin, jade-green satin; Miss Bona Vaughan, cyclamen georgette with gold insertion; Miss Melva Edmonds, water-cress-green and silver shot taffeta. Amongst the gentlemen present"were the following members of the staff:—' Messrs G. A. U. Tapper, W. G. Cunningham, J. Mann, A. W. Chrystal, Pavitt, Francis, Bolam, Norris, Spencer, M. • Smith, Chas. Bacon, Eric Burn, G. Parkinson, Bert Barlow, Hollis, Boag, Perrier, Drewitt, Colin. J. Saunders, Manhire, Colin, Paton, Raphael, Le Cren, Bourn, Hutchinson, Chisholm, Allan, Pritchett, O'Callaghan, Inkster, V. Stapp, Staniland, Baxter, Passmore, C, M. Shepherd, Clive Shepherd, Harle, Wilby, D. Thompson, Norrie, S. Wright, F. Wright, Styche, McGee, Cassells, R. «T. Nixon, C. E. Ayers, W. F. Ihbotson, A. D.' Milne, B. Myles, W. Holdgate.

LEESTON FOOTBALLERS' BALL.

A large crowd of dancers attended the annual ball of'the Leeston Football Club on Wednesday evening. The hall decorations were of streamers of red and white, the colours of the club, and the banner was prominently displayed. Mr H. D. Jones was M.C., and Miss E. Tilleyshort's orchestra provided good music, and was frequently encored. Representatives were present from almost every club in th© Ellesmere SubrUnion : s area. The sup t .er tables were tastefully decorated, anJ the quality of the supper was well up to the usual standard. Music for extra dances was played by Mrs K. Lambie, Miss Thian, and Mr C. Mercer. The grand march was led by Mr' G. W. Purser, president of., the club, and Mrs Purser, the latter wearing black satin. Among the" other ladies present were:

Mcsdames W. McVinnie, who wore navy blue satin; Tod, black satin, overdress ot sequin ' net; J. McClure, floral voile; W. Jacknian, navy blue satin with overdress of radium lace; Jones, black satin; overdress of radium lace; R. 0. McMillan, blue crepe de chine, red beads; D. navy b,ue crepe de chine; C. Mercer, shot taffeta; J. Bryce, apricot marocain; F. Woodard, jade velvet'; . Tasker, white satin marocain; C. Fis'se, black satin; A. McLachlan, black satin - Guernsey, tomato red velvet; Gordon, n#vy blue crepe de chine; R. Lsmbie, black crepe de chine, overdress of radium lace; Misses A. Dunick, vieux rose crepe de chine, overdress of georgette; Gwen Nairn, shrimp pink crepe de chine; Thian, black georgette • M. McVinnie, navy blue satin; M. Tod flame satin with beaded trimming; Ron'ney, brocaded satin with Egyptian trimmings; F. McClure, fox trot blife, silver trimmings; M. Jackman, shot marocain; D. Boal, electric blue crepe de chine; Lemon, vieux rose marocain; C. Teale, salmon crepe de chine; J. Hay, blue marocain; Mona "McVinnie, gold marocain with gold' lace trimmings; M. Woodard, shrimp pink crepe de chine; Cunningham, heliotrope crepe de chine; I. Curran, old gold marocain; McLachlan, shell pink crepe de chine; Allen, heliotrope crepe de chine; C. Harte, emerald green crepe de chine; L. Robb, black velvet; M. Johnston, e'ectric E?ue brocaded satin; I. Hase, pale blue velvet; N. Cairns vieux rose crepe de chine with overdress of radium lace; E. McLaughlin, heliotrope satin marocain; E. Holies, blue Ul-

feta; M. Free, yellow silk; B. McClurr black georgette; A. Brizz'e, pale green mar cain; Ryde, maroon velvet with beaded trimmings; M. Larabie, shell pink crepe di chine; L. Boyce, shell pink crepe de chine silver girdle; Curran, - yellow satin marocain; May Free, pink crepe de chine; Mi ly Free, cream crepe de chine; L. Doyle, pirk satin with radium lace sleeves; T. Lemon black silk; Caton, worked crepe de chine; A. Hogg, lemon marocain; Ferrier, fuchsia marocain; D. M. Ramsey, noire marocain electric blue satin; Nellie Stretz, b'ack p'atin'; O. Stretz, blue satin; R. Nixon black taffeta, radium, lace collar; J. Ho -l ey cream satin and radium lace; Cunningham, •■hell pink marocain with radium lace; D. Burt,, electric blue, silver trimmings vens, tomato red satin; E. Merriman, -black velvet; Ryan, geranium , georgette;; P. Clausen, cream satin; 15. Clausen, pale b'ue crepe de chine; E. Tod, green marocain; Bryce, black velvet; Sullivan, crimson marocain. '

BALL AT HALKETT. Tlie bafhelors of Halkett held their annual ball on Friday flight, when there was a large attendance, and a most enjoyable time was spent. The schoolroom was gaily decorated with multi-coloured streamers and baskets of.-greenery. Excellent music was Supplied by Smith's band, extras being supplied by Miss ifi. Turner and Mrs W. Hayes. . Mr Stewart and ,Mr L. Davis made efficient M.C.'s. A sumptuous supper was served by the bachelors in an adjoining room, which was also tastefully decorated. , During tie evening n motion of sympathy was proposed by the secretary, Mr. C. W. Turner, with, this relatives of the late Mr A. C.ilder, an old and respected resident of the district, who hai passed away, all standing in silent-e. ' .

Amongst those present were: —r ■ • Mrs W. F. Turner, brown braided frock; Mrs-R. S. Uoper, blue shot taffeta; Mrs >j. Hayes, peacocn blue satin w.tii touches o» biack; Mrs A. D. Thompson, ivory, crepe de chin j ; Mrs C. W nyte, Orienta, jersey silk; Mis C. Page, black. ve-vet with red trimmings; Mrs M. Wilson, brown maro .an. with bead trimming; Hie H. Walker, blue and lemcn; Mrs Ford, green eilk; Mrs J. D. Henderson, lem.>n crepe de chine with, b.-a.d tr.mmmgs; Mrs W.' v Hayes, green satin marocain; Mrs Hawke, crep2 de chine french flower: Mrs Henry Foster, black marocain with crochet; and Mrs Grieve, black taffetas, silver bead tr : m ming; Misses Mi Thompson, red velvet with bead trimming; E. Turner, blue de chine with radium Jac; P. McNae fawn ch : ffjn velvet and taffetas; Jean Thompson, blue voile; M Turner, silver " grey crepe de chine with lavender radium 1 ce: M. Thompson, bl"ck voile; M. Wi'son apricot souple satin; Irene Duncan (Christchurch) peacock, b'ue an<T tangerine sW satin, floral trimminpa: A'. Summerfield almond green crepe de ch'ne, o' silver lace; F. Smith (Chrstchu'chJ. bott'" green crepe de ch : ne with gipsy scarf o' orange; Jessie-Th6mn o onl wine ve'vet w : th bead trimmings;. F. Rickerby sunset creTK de chine with - rosebud trimmings; , E Summerfie'd, Madonna H'ue silk with overdress of georgette :■ V. Thomas. hWk rr' d'! chine- with peacock blue georff'tte; M Holmes (R : ccarton), blu= shit taffet^; P Ho'mes (Riccarton), pink crep-- d" chine: M. Lang, strawberry crepe de chinp and bead trimmings: M. Glen, sax* blue, s!'!' and cream lace; R. Reve'ry, pod "'arocain: A. Jowers, mauve art silk: C. Harwo-d apricot silk: G. Wh*»te. • bliie teffela; .I, Turner, white -voile ,w>th Jace: N.. Harwood, sa'mon silk with'"old' bead trimmings; P. Roper, white embroidered vo'le with blue rosette; A. Th ■nison, aoriro* voile: E. Thomsr'n, b'ue voile: I. Hunt embroidered voile: V. Roper, oreme jeres-' si'k; L. Rickerby. pink jersey si'k: O Thomns, blue silk: M»««rs Hayes (3), Turner CI. Davis (51. Wilson (4), <S). Wa'ker (4). Hendf-son (2) (2)' G. W-tson. B. Grieve (1), Whvfe (2> C. McCfl"sland, N. Carter, Putimerfie'd 'D J. Donaldson. H. -Sim. J. Hntton. A. Kc-TC-v. J, Tav'or. Jowers '°V Hawke, Stewart. Fowler, C. Page, and others. ♦

'' STYX GUN CLUB'S DANCE. On. Tuesday evening the Styx Gun. Club .held a very successful - euchre party and dance in the Papanui' Memorial Hall, excellent music being supplied by Niittall's Orchestra. Extras were played by Mrs C. Smith. A dainty supper was served under ther supervision of Mrs E. Blair, assisted by fclesdames Hookham, Pearce, Kettle, Ives, Jiell, Barnard and Snedaon. Tiie euchre prizes were won by Mrs Clarke Ist,'Mrs B. Smith 2nd,. Mr Mewinson Ist, Mr Coatello 2nd. The dutieß of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr J. Cai'rlngton. Amongst those present were:

Mesdames Driacoll, wbo wore black satin with sequin overdreba; Edd/, black panne veivet; .Bell, jerstj siik; .Musaon, gold radium' lace over sat n; i cater, crope de chine; Hockey, royal blue jersey ailk with go.d beada; Giilard, henna creps de chine and biack lace; Neate, grey oca. frock; U rose, navy crepe de chine with goiu trimmings; C. famith, peacock blue an-i paisley jersey cloth; Kettle, shot marocai: and gold lace; Donad, saxe blue crepe d chine; navy, jersey silk; Chis nail, sea blue; satin with gold overdress, Siason, shell pink charmeuse; Dyer, emerald satin' and radium lace.; .00as, black satin and georgette; Cains,, ivory . satin maro.cain and.radium 'boo; A.' Sxh.th, gtesi ;& ? 'ured l jersey ■ silk; WatSori, * Hack taflet with sLver; Misses C. Bsrgfeldt, groan shot marocain; 2, Sandford,' talmon crep de chine; !. Gox, navy and jade satin: •Synie, apricot satin; E. Profaki, black crep ■ de chine and ninon; Bailey, nigper br w velvet; Mcl'.roy, blue silk; If. Tullet, pink satin; 11. .nantin, lavender:"marocain: R. Bray, rose and silver shot taffrta; <T. Held, Jjjack satin; E. Bray, hue brocaded a ; Coatello. royft) blue crepe de ,cß:ne: B rrows, green satin and sr lib ads; E, Blank brown velvet; G. Watson, gr<sfn.,fre"vet and silver , trimmings; D. .br Wtt ve!v*t; K. Payne, black georgette, and red beadsV. Phillips, henna g-or»ette; 1 "H. Moore blue shot B"tin with radium lace and georgette; "V. Moore, grey satin and "efrgelte: K. Clarke, biscuit art silk: C. Myer, lento m% satin ./cbarmpuse: -K. Br»er». g een shot satin; A. Borgfe'dt, tarquriflo b'ue satin* V. Borgfeldt, salmdn. crepe: D. Bell, blue crepe da cbihe with sUFer-'co'lar; P. Knrnbach, pink: ailk;, jQ. Taylor pitik jersey E; Taylor, saxd c wepe- 'de •chinei- Ms- oGvchi?"- and lac-' 1 ; J. McT3ot>»ld, b'ack green trmmings; M. Peafce/ frimmirigi; Di .. Wroot. .v'tflet vefv»t • K Gl-esrn, black satin.with - Duncan, green Bilk-ard ai'vp- cellar; M Chamberlain, mauve petal'' frock.