WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18185, 23 September 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor win be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should he fully authenticated and engagement notices must hear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited onany matters affecting, or of interest to. women.

Miss Heywood (Montreal street) has returned- toChristchureh after paying a round of visits in the North Islnad. Miss Doreen Hight is returning today from a visit to Dunedm. Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard are comin" to town to-day for Miss Barbara Cowlishaw's wedding on Thursday. Airs W. A. Rowse, who has been on * vis?t to the North Island, returned to on Saturday accomparned by her neice, Miss Cora Htinnibell. Mrs R. B. Caws (InvercargiU) is staying at Warner's. Miss Janet Guild (Temuka)is among the guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs Godfrey Hall (Hororata) and Mrs W. H. and Miss (Little River) are staying at the umv ed Service Hotel.

Rev. W. G. Ivens (Litt. D., Melbourne University), who sailed by the Southern Cross for Melanesia, was lastweek the guest of the Misses Leggett (Waikuku). Mrs J McMaster' (Maryborough) and Mr and Mrs H. B. McDowell (Oamaru) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss Veronica McGrath (of Tuahiwi) arrived home on Saturday after five months' holiday spent in Australia.

Mr and Mrs W. Williams (Collins street, Addington) have returned from the North.

Mrs Victor Sperling (Catagenia, South America) and Miss L. F. Carl (Sydney) are visiting their mother, Mrs John Carl, Bennett street, Papanui. Mrs and-.Miss Whyte, who have been spending a few days at Doyleston, have, returned to their home m Innes road. The engagement is announced of Miss Lassie Sams, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W r T Sams. Mansfield avenue, Christchureh, and Mr £.■. "VV. Scott, third son of Mrs A. A. Soott. Bidwill street, Timaru. A well-known resident of Wanganui in the person of Mrs John Brine passed away at the week-end, aged 59 years. On "the previous Monday she received from Lady Jellicoe a war service badge in recognition of her services during the war period. The Reliable Euchre Club will hold a progressive euchfe party this evening in the Hibernian Hall, as the Art Gallery is not available. The nest meeting of the Home Economics Association will be held in the Y.M.C.A. on Friday evening at 7.30, when- a house decoration and furnishing demonstration will he given by Mr Godwin.

Miss Peggy THomas, the daughter of the Colonial Secretary, is just now coming much into the public eye. Next year she is to "be presented at Court, and,-with Miss' Ishbell Mac Donald, seems destined to play a not inconsiderable part in Labour's social amenities (says a London writer). A happy disposition has been polished by a liberal education, and it; is obvious that 'the Labour leaders, in fitting themselves for the possibility of taking office, did not overlook the, part that would have to be played by . their women-folk.

St. Saviour's, Sydenham, Annual Spring Show and Bazaar will be opened at the Parish Hall, Queen street, by Mrs William jamieson to-morrow at 2.30 p.m., and. will be open throughout the afternoon and evening, and the evening of Thursday until 10.30. Enthusiastic workers under Canon C. G. Mutter have made complete arrangements for the success of the gathering, which promises to be the most successful yet held. Aty Dixieland last night, a very successful and enjoyable euchre party and dance was held, to augment th* funds of the variety stall at the forthcoming bazaar to be held in November for the support of the Catholic schools in the Cathedral parish. Euchre was played in the Carlton «afa and supper was served in the lounge, beautifully decorated with arum lilies and daffodils. Spirited music was provided in the ballroom by Sutherland's Jazz Orchestra. Amongst the ladies present were: Mrs T. H. Piper, Mrs McCullough, Mrs E. McDermott, Mrs Hurley, Miss K. Cronin, Miss Hanrahan, Miss Somerville. Miss N. Smith, Mrs M. J. Thompson, Miss C. Campbell, Mrs C. Baker, Mrs MeGrath, Mrs T. Brosnahan, Mrs O. Watson, Mrs Threlkeld, Mrs Holmes, Misses W. Gibbs, A. Methven, T. Cronin, G. Stevenson, A. Short. M. Barnden, E. Godfrey, M. McCullough, Alice Doogan, Moya Payne, F. H. Brown, H. Halpin, J. Dalton, E. Pearce, M. Fogarty Holmes, M. Ryan, Mannion, Fitzgerald, K. Rvan. K. Pratt, I. Carson, O'Donoghue, Milligan, F. Carson, H. McKendry, and many others.

Shipments of fashionable Furs have just arrived from London, Paris, and New York for Madamo Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (Upstairs;. These are unfortunately too late for the winter, hence Madame Menere hns decided to make a prompt clearance by selling them at practically landed cost. This represents a rare opportunity to bnv furs of the finest quality at prices remarkably low. M 6512

DIRECT FROM CAIRO. Receutly returned from a visit to Egypt, with added knowledge in the arts of the Toilet Specialist, Madam Egyptus is able to offer ' still more preparations which soften the hand of tune. Treatment for grey or falling hair, dandruff and baldness successfully given. 'Phone 5158 for appointment, upstairs, between Strand Theatre and G.P.0., Cathedral square. K4311

"Patricia," ever-increasing aa a popular shopping centre for ladies, has a very choice range of Knitted Frocks and Jumpers; also Smart Millinery and Dainty Baby Things. Her High-class Dressmaking will ever satisfy. Your early inspection (corner Montreal and Victoria streets) will be appreciated, or ring 'phone 2343 M. L 6273

Just to hand shipment of Ladies' Black Suede Shoes, elastic insertions, pump soles, square and Cuban heels, suitable for afternoon and evening wear 255. Also in Glace Kid 22s 6d. H PANNELL AND CO., 105 Manchester street. P6545-9315

In connexion with the East Christchurch Fair and Jumble Sale to be held next Saturday afternoon in the East Christchureh School, the following ladies will be in charge of the stalls:— Mrs Batchelor (Produce). Mrs Brown (Cakes and Sweets), Mrs Atkinson (Variety), Mrs Cameron (Clothing), Mrs Coulter (Boots), Miss Fisher (Flowers), Miss Bobinson . (Books), Mrs Collins (Afternoon Tea). On Saturday evening, at Mrs E. Atkinson's residence (Cleveland street, St. Albans), a merry surprise party was held. The evening was spent in musical items,.games, and'competitions, after which a supper was served. Among those.present were:— Mrs H. M. "Wright, Mrs G. Hewitt, Mrs S A. Atkinson, Mrs W. Pope, Mrs J. E Atkinson, Misses Doris Wright, Nan Hart, Irene Watson, Edna and Olive Atkinson, June Pope, Messrs H. M. Wright, G. Hewitt, W. Pope, L. Jer--man, Selwvn, Hanmar, Gordon, Stan. Halsev, and J. B. Atkinson.

Preparations for the T.W.C.A. spring flower show and Old English fair, to be opened bv the Mayor in the Choral Hall on Friday, October 3rd, promise well for the suceess of the fair. The Combined Social Committee, of girls and men, is responsible for the decoration of the hall and the general organisation. Each stall makes its own arrangements for furnishing and tion. Members of the board of directors have undertaken the flowers and produce, members' council the refreshments, general membership fancy and plain needlework, senior club fancy stall, hostel girls handkerchiefs, cafeteria girls cakes, girls' citizens and junior girls toys, bran-tub, and Paddy stall. Entries have come m well for the diflerent competitions. The Christchureh Tramways Band has consented to play in the Square and at the hall on Friday evening. At Dixieland cm Friday evening the employees of Messrs. Andrews and Sen, Ltd., held their annual socud and dance. The ballroom and lounge *ere prStily decorated with coloured lights and streamers. The committee responsible for the success of the even ing were Messrs F. O. Andrews M. W. Beaven, H. F. Gayrard F. lleynolds, A. Norman, F. Ellis, Geo. Moor, W. L. Grenfeli, R. Bloxham. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. \V. Beaven, Mr and Mrs F. O. Andrews, Mr and Mrs F. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs A Norman, Mr and Mrs O. White-law, Mr and Mrs C. Kent, Mr and Mrs Thorne, Mr and Mrs Geo. Moor, sen.. Mr and Mrs Moor, jun., Mr and Mrs R. R.addon, Mrs Burgess, Misses Myrtle Dawson, Edna Collett, Dorothy Andrews. Ethel Tapper, May Barlay, Kathleen Hill, Verna Whitehead, B. Collins, L. Fisher, M. Sullivan, O. Stewart, F. Sayers (2), G. Stevens, G. Green, M. Aitkin, I. Irving, Ohinemuri Staee, L. Smith (2), E. Anthony (2), A. Falls. Messrs H. F. Garrard, M. Beaven. K. Andrews. S. W. Andrews, Tom Andrews, M. Elvines, W. Hill, W. Patterson, W. Ashcroft, J. Dodwell. W. Grenfeli. P. Donaldson, T. Cardinal, Carr. F. D. Feddie, C. Stewart. J. Lewis, H. Binning, C. Watson. M. Sta.ee,. E. Hansen, A. Smith, G. Sawtell.

BALL AT LEITHFIELD. A large gathering of people from the surrounding districts, including members of the Itangiora and Amberley Lodges, /assembled at the Oddfellows' Hall, Leithfield, on Friday eyening, to attend the fifty-first annual ball of the Loyal Leithfield Lodge of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity). The arrangements, which -were in the hands of a small but energetic committee, left nothing to be desired. The brilliantly lit hall was decorated with bowls of crimson japonica and Australian may. In the supper room the tables were decked with choice narcissi, while baskets of iaccanalia flowering in rich profusion were suspended from the ceiling. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Trail (pianist), Mr Joughin (cornet), Mr Cooper (flautist). Extras were contributed by Mrs A. McLean, Miss Fitapatriok, Miss T. Parsons and Mr L. R-uka. The duties of master of ceremonies Were carried out by Messrs G. McLean and J. Kelcher. The Grand March was led by Mr W. Fletcher and Mrs Fletcher, the latter 'wearing black \crepe de chine draped with gold embroidered net. Others present included Mrs W. Horrell, Mrs McLean, Mrs . Jamieson, Mesdames Palmer, who wore black silk; T. James, b.ack satin; Rhodes, navy silk marocain; Cooper, black eatin; Ashby, black silk; J. Smith, L. "Wornall, Jones, cense crepe de chine; Judson, black silk, beaded; R. Harris, black panne velvet; Penfold, powder blue brocaded marocain with swansdown; A. McLean, jun., pink charmeuse with handmade roses at waist; W. jamieson, black crepe de chine; Toohey, nigger brown velvet; Miasea G. Kennedy (Fernside), seagreen satin marocain; Ke.cher (Balcairn), black crepe de chine; F. D. Lloyd, salmon crepe de chine and maize radium lace; A. Mander, prunelle raerv; Kelcher (Balcairn), black velvet; Arthur (Amberley), salinon satin; E. "White (Amberley), emerald satin and net, with touches of gold; P. Kerr, peacock jersey silk; Hiron, nigger brown si.k and brocaded velvet; M. Judson (Hawarden), pink and gold shot taffeta with gold lace sleeves; E. Fletcher, heliotrope phot taffeta; E. Martin, pink taffeta; M. Kinley, turquoise blue shot satin; Mfobs Stockley, tussore silk; R. Smith, shot satin with fur trimmings; A. Fitzpatrick (Balcairn), apricot crepe de chine; B. Rusbatch, pale salmon crejje de chine; Arthur, blue crepe die chine; A. Tallott, black and silver lace with girdle of silver roses; B. McLean, white taffeta radium with ribbon fitreamera; Thclma Parsons, apricot crepe de chine with silk Oriental lace; R. Palmer, white frock; N-. Judson, pink satin with iridescent sequin trimmings; P. Collie, blue crepe de chine; Phyllis, Judson, champagne marocain; Messrs H. May, W. Fletcher, D. W. p a l. mer, T. James, A. McLean, F. Penfold J. McLean, F. Trail, W. James, J. Smith,'w. Jamieson, Croft, Dual op, Livingstone' B* Fueki, J. Kennedy, H. G. Trail, Busch Rhodes (2), McLean (2), C. Paltner, L, Wornall, R. Judfon, O'Malley, Bishop, ' Eder Currie, F. Hibbard, Smith (Bingley) McKellar, R. Parsons, J. Smith (TJalceirn) S Hunter, White, (Juick, Stace, Arthur g' Hunter, L. Blumski, L. Judson, W. Parker' and many others. '

KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION. At a meeting of the Kindergarten Association, held to make final arrangements for the "Copper Trail" in connexion with Daffodil. Day, it was reported that Miss Hull, who has been ill durmg the last few weeks, was making a good recovery, and it is hoped that she will be well enough to be on t U I f°\ , a t]me tO - m °"°w. Miss L. Tabart has kindly offered to assist Miss Hull, s Q that with the aid of the mothers and staffs of the schools theresuit should be as good as last year, if not better. Miss Hull ha 3 received several offers of help from mothers of past pupils, who, hearing of her illness, offered therr assistance, thus showing their appreciation of the work of the Association and their gratitude to Miss Hull for her interest in them and their children. As it is the only appeal the Kindergarten Association makes' during the year, the members feel confident of the. support and sympathy of the public. IMAGINE THE COMFORT OP BEING RELIEVED OF WORRY ani nervous exhaustion when shifting the household furniture. It can be an actual experience if you arrange for our commodious van or "Dennis" mGtor lorries to do the work. Experienced men who will take greet • are of your furniture are eropjc.ed Ring up or call. New Zealand' Express Co., Ltd. 2

BALL AT SHEFFIELD. The Town Hall, Sheffield, was filled to its utmos| capacity on Friday, when the Benedicts and Spinsters held a most successful ball. The committee, under the able direction of Messrs C. TamWin and C. H„Withers, left nothing undone that could add to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. The effective decorations were of gold and blue streamers, with bunches of blossoms and spring flowers. In the supper-room the tables were decorated with flowers in keeping with the general colour scheme. A feature of the evening was an exhibition of fox-trot given by Miss Arline Power and Mr Leo. Coffey, from Christchurch. The grand march was Jed by the secretary, Mr C. Tamblin and Miss Lilley. Miss Tilleyshort's Orchestra from' Christchurch supplied spirited music.

Amongst the many present were:— Mesdames Searle, who wore black satin: H. W. McClelland, panne velvet and silver lace; R. Murray, nigger brown ch'.irmeuse; F. Turner, black ■ taffeta: 'F. i Taylor, brown crepe marocain; A. Voice, Vack vglvet; E. Dunn, salmon marocain: H. Miller, navy jersey silk; L. Hewitt, white beaded crepe de chine; W. J. Jenkins, blacik sat-'n-. Tillett, brocaded satin; Jas. Martin, blue satin with s ; lver trimmings; H. Atk'nson. Vown marocain; Skurr, rcse • aatin; C. Atkinson, gTeen satin; J. L. Greenfield, cream georgette; J. J. Coffey, block marocain. trimmed with brilliant's; R. McNish, almond green taffeta; L. Wright, radium satin and georgette; J. S. "Wallace, bine shot taffeta trimmed with silver lace; Adkiirv blick satin; F. Ferguson, b'ack sating J. McLay, royal blue velvet; A. Nirho'.ls (Chr'stchurch), apricot satin trimuud with French flowers; C. Eaves, eld gold jersev silk; W. Pole, black panne ve'vet; J. Price, blue crepe de chine; Tamblin, black crepe de chine; A. Watson, blank ; C. Irvine, shell pink georgette; C. H. Withers, blue souple satin; Curragk, 'black satin; J Budge, biscuit crepe marocain; H. Page, brocaded satin and radium lace; C. Dickinson, gold and blue, satin; "W. Page, blue marrcain; WiLson, pink satin; Sea'ey, black velvet; Plimer, blue velvet; Taege, blue satin; Mi'ses M. Barnham, cream crepe de chne; N. Taylor, apricot marocain; R. Wright, flame satin; E. Jenkins, blue patn; D. Jiidi, maize taffeta and gold trimmings; W. Jarman, fuchsia georgette; I. TVerton. pale pink crepe de chine; M. J«dd apricot velvet" G Doak (Chrislohnrcri), black velvet relieved with red; J. Crammond, electric blue crepe de chine; Dorward. lazz-sat'n; E. Donovan, p : nk sa'in- A fc. (Christchurch), nigrer a i k ve.vet; L. Walker, pale blue satin: M. Bryson, pink satin; N. Winter, Mack velvet: R. MrL-ren, mau-a marocain; E. Sealey (Christchurch), orange satin; Arline Power (Christchurch), salmon pink satin with eeor<?ette overdress; i,da Newsame (Christchurch) blue m«o«v;n; Cooling, lemon satin; M. A.. Banks (Christchurch), coral and silver shot satn; V, 1 mauve velvet; N. Turner, blue embroidered merv; Frances Irvine (Christchurch), pink satin; L. Hurrell, pink satin; A. P ner, blue satin: Dorothy Searle. blue crepe de chine; M. Brewing apnc t satan; -A.,U a -i----mer, huff nnd gold brocadd satin; F. Rich. *;„. xr TTtititi l--mon s«t n ii. SS.t^otltirw.Uy. c b £ vg. marocain: Owen Peaut «een Doreen Silvester, b'ack taffeta: M. Irv n cream satin; Daisy McMeeban. eme»d o-rrPTi satin- M. Townsend. pale pmk maroK Snda Taylor hyednthbhaech-fion velvet- Ivy Turner, blue satin; L>. 1-v.eno, mauvo satin; Dor:-thy Innes,, blue and silver Siot taffeta; L. Austin, brown velvet A. Pope (Cbretchurh), apricot crepe de china. M. Meache, emerald green satin; C. E. Sealey, black velvet; Lillian Green, flame satin TF. Mann, apricot nwMcara, trimmed with georgette; E. L. Sleight gold wtin; L LalthoSie. mauve brocade; Poppy Burst royal blue crepe de chine V Curragh, black velvet; R. Price, bkek velvet: Win. Adkins, pink satin; May Dorman, blue satin; .J. Dineen (Christchurch), red satin; L. Neisb, almond crepe de chine; H King blue tPffeta-Mea-raC. Turner,: H. Curragh, L. Blacknby, J. McCau'and. H. Taege. W. Taylor D.Bulmer. K. Simm. C. Dickson, A. Sandrv, J. Curragh. H. Townsend, A. Tcweiid. J. SkuiT, B. Henderson. J. Pvmj. A. W MerretP (Christchurch), E. Odgers. J. Grenfield. R. Bulmer, A. Bryson. Reece, Smith, W. Miliar, R. Judd, L. Hewitt C. Irvine - F. 'Jenkins. W. Sleigut, C. Atkinson. C. Crawford. C. Henderson. H. Carter. J O'Dowd, A. RutlHge. C-. Wright, S. Tav-lo'n-R. Black, N. Woodford, T. Currnn,■ V Nolan, J. Austin, D. Welsh J. Smith, H. Stephenson (Christchurch), H; Co-upland, A. McCausland, B. Rutledge, L. Tillett, S. McKenaie, N. Donovan, 0. Walker, J. Green, E • Voice, S. Tolerton, F. Hustin, R. Collins, S.' Newnlnm, A. Ulanville, H. Edhe, L. Westwood, Leo. Coffey (Christchurch), C. Everett, K. Beck, J. Bradshaw, W. Brpwn, E Piner, Murray, H. McCurdy; M. Fleming J. Wallace, W. Stone, E. Watson, G. Ed»es, G. Welbourne, E. Rich, W. Lang-dale-Hunt, L. Taege, E. Page, J. Taylor, F Falloon, T. Johnson, W. Mitchell, E. Sleight, A. Mitchell, O. Daikel, H. Melop, E Taylor, C. Earnshaw, G. Cullem, L. Taylor, L. Telfe, W. Watson, H. Page, J. Mathieson, I. Syme, C. Hopit, R. Manson, J. Ferguson, H. Atkinson, J. Cullen, T. Nimmo, H. Judd S. Bulmer, F. Joines, R. Rond, C. Tnmblin (hon. sec), W. Page, A. Nicholls (Christchurch), R. Gibbs, C. Voice, C. Price, D. Dorman, R. Humm, T. Goverin, C. Sealey, C. Withers, E. Dunn, B. Jarden, L. Wright, C. Eaves, L. Winter, G Lilley, J. Fraser, F. Ferguson, H. McCl'elland, F. Dennis. J. McLaw, C. Matheson, T. Jenkins, C. Manson. A. Manson, M. Smith', H. Watson, J. Mi'likeu, E. Higgs, S. Page, E. Symes, R. Atkincon, C. Hopit, S. Syme. •

FANCY DRESS DANCE. AT ROTHERHAM. A most successful children's fancydress dance was held in the Eotherham Hall on Friday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. A sumptuous tea was served for the children at 7.30. There was a large attendance, some seventy children taking part hi the parade. Miss Bathgate, of Waiau, kindly acted as judge of the dresses, and the prizes were presented by Major Northeote. One of the children, Brian Dickie (Chinese), acted as M.C. for the evening. The prizes, were allotted as follows: —Mabel Chick (Lady-of George Ill.'s Eeign), Dolly Winter (Waitress), Betty Munroe (Christmas Tree), Eose Vviddowson (Pink Kose), Margaret Boag (Mixed Bathing), Maire Fear (Dutch Peasant), Daphne Dickie (New Zealand), Vesta Emanuel (Folly), Melva Trowbridge (Eose), Eonald Halkett (Pirate), Charlie Danielson (Horseman), Bob Fear (Baker), Pat Emanuel (Jack Horner), Jimmy Trowbridge (Butcher), Eeg. Halkett (Japanese Coolie), Eonaid Banks (Courtier). Others present in fancy dress were Catherine iioat' K isaueiily), Jimd (li-iori), Peggy KiUd \Oipay;, ilyrilo Uauoer \aeatime;, aio \> ai~ce tLnttlc Itea Baaing Hooa; Myrtle Wallace (Violet;,. May Wallace Star;, Jean Buck.ey v QuaJJer), Lilian Alien (Javanese), Katnenne Jones (Kose Box of Uiocoiates), Slay Davies (.Queen or Hearts;, Hilda Dobbin (Gipsy), Joan Danielson (Queen of Hearts;, Hilda Dauielson (Belgian), Gladys Davies (Little Red , Riding Hood), Alice Walker (Summer), Elva Buckley (B<ack and lied Pierrette) Oi»a Hmanuel (Powder Puff), Leila Buckley '(Flower Girl), b ranges CroftGracie Boag (Rosebud), Dorothy Jones (Japanese), Jean ileintosh (Irish Colleen), ,%'hclina. Uobbin (Aight;,; Eanw Luxton (Indian), Oiive Clarke (Evening Star), PhvlLs Powell (Tulip),- Helen Banks (Red Hood), Nancy Britton (Fairy), Jean Popplewell (Daffodil), B. U rovbridge (Evenin/ JUress), Doris Jelfs (Butterfly), Alwyn Parker (Old King Cole) Bay Carson and Murray Oliver (Fiddlers), Jim Topp ySailor), Jack Topp (Girl), Ted Bnttoa (All Blac* Footballer), Shirley Britton (Father Christmas), Pat Fear (Little Boy Blue) Bay Halkett (Pierrot), Arthur Carson (Schoolgirl), ~oel Boss (Butcher), Kixnber Smith rGiosy). Ned* Dobbin (Cowboy), lan Clarke Jack of Diamonds), Brin Dickie tChinese), CWe Blake (Clown), Dudley Smith (Blue Pierrot) Dessv Parker (Footballer). Other children present were Una Banks, Mary Kidd, Gordon Danes, Wallace Dando, Stewart Al'en, Carl Emanuel, Ashley Banks, Jim Banks.

DIXIELAND May be engaged tcr all Social Tmeiian*. Wedding Breakfasts a Speciality. Term on application*' 'Phone 647. D26SS

DIAMOND WEDDING. BOKRELL—GKADY. The sixtieth-anniversary of the marriage of Mr "William Borrell to Miss Catherine Grady was celebrated at Geraldine on Friday last, when the aged couple were surrounded by their sons, daughters, and grandchildren, and received congratulations and good wishes from a host of friends . and neighbours, for both are well esteemed, while Mr a Borrell has endeared herself to-many by her ever readiness to nurse or comfort anyone sick or in distress. Mr Borrell is a native of Lincolnshire, and before leaving England was in the employ of Mr Dixon, one of whose sons, Mr R. A. Dixon, is now living on the Woodbury road, Geraldino. On the vovage to New. Zealand by the ship Motoka, which arrived at Lyttelton in December, 1859. Mr Borrell had charge of a couple of cows—one for Mr Fitzgerald, who took possession of his animal at the port, and one for Mr Dixon, and the latter one followed Mr Borrell on his tramp over the hill to Christchurch, into the hotel where he got his dinner. Mrs Borrell came from the heart •of London, and knew nothing of country life. She arrived at Lvttelton early in 1862 by the ship Queen.of the Mersey. On September 19th, 1864, the voung couple were married by the Eev Mr Buller, Wesleyan minister in Christchurch, and after their marriage they lived in.a number of places, including Ashley Bank, Bromley. Sumner, and Kakahu, before settling at Geraldine. , .

When he first started fanning in New Zealand, Mr Borrell used a wooden plough, mainly of Ms own making, and he had a couple of bullocks to draw the plough, and the old gentleman recounted how, after a time, he sent Home for a more modern plough, but which, on his receiving it, did not satisfy him nearly so well •- as the wooden implement. In the early days he did his part in working for the development of the country, but being of a quiet, retiring disposition, took no prominent part in public affairs. Mrs Borrell, with the adaptability of the. Londoner, was an ideal helpmate, mak-. ing the best of existing conditions, and in addition to bringing up and training her family, she was'always ready, day or night," to help a sick neighbour These good people had four sons and two daughters, all of whom, as well as a number of grandchildren, were present on Friday to celebrate the diamond wedding. The • sons are Mr": G. Borrell (of Belficld), Mr F.W. Borrell (of Christchurch), Mr Alfred Borrell (of; Geraldine),,. and Mr Charles Borrell (of. Pleasant Point). The daughters are Mrs Frances Brown (of Waimate) and Mrs Storehouse (of Geraldine). There aTe also twenty -five grandchildren, and there is one great-grandchild, who is resident in Canada.

The reunion took place in the Methodist Sunday schoolroom, at Geraldine, and a large, wedding cake ornamented with diamond designs was in froit.of the aged couple. In the course of conversation, niany" experiences of the early days were recounted, some of them are mentioned above, while the sons, and daughters had "each something to say. Mr F. Borrell said that the celebration came towards the end of their parents' life .journey, reversing the general order of things, for sixty years ago they were looking forward, while now they were looking back on a well-spent life, with difficulties overcome, and, in the words of the 23rd Psalm, surely goodness and mercy would follow them. In a humorous vein, Mr Charles Borrell declared that their parents did not spare the rod and spoil their children. Experiences, too, were mentioned showing that Mrs Borrell was never known to fail a neighbour in the hour of need, and was always ready to go. by day or night to the assistance of anyone who was ill, it being remarked that their mother was nearing the end of life's journey wearing a crown of glory, if glory is found iu the way of righteousness. It may be mentioned that Mr Borrell is 86 years of age, and Mrs Borrell some two years younger. WEDDING. ROBINSON—HOBDAY. At the Rugby street Methodist Church the wedding was recently solemnised of Doris, second daughter of Mrs A. Hobday, Papanui, and Harold, youngest son of the late Mr T. T. Robinson and Mrs Robinson, of Barbadoes street, St. Albans. The Rev. L. B. Neale officiated, and Miss E. Smith presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr James Hobday, wore a gown of white figured satin marocain caught at one side with a pet.rl buckle, and finished with angel sleeves of lace. The beautiful hand-worked' veil, worn over the face, was bouud to the head with a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum, lilies.

The chief bridesmaic 1 , Mjss Gladys Hobday, sister of the' bride, , wore a smart frock of biscuit georgette and hat to tone, her bouquet be'ug of pir.k and yellow f.i.were. Mips . Winifred. Hoare's .laiirty frock was of handworked pink georgette, wern with a hat to match, and her bouquet was of pink and wr.He Sowers. Mr Jack Hobday carried out tho duties of best inai,"and'Mr T. Shalders was groomsman. As the bridal party left the church, little Irvine Major, nephew of the bridegroom, presented the bride v ith si silver horseshoe.

The morher o.t' - the bride wore a grey costume, blue hat and seal stole, and the mother of the bridegroom wore a mole gabardine costume, and hat to match. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride, where the usual' toasts were honoured. Mr .and Mrs Robinson later left for their wedding trip, the bride wearing a smart frock of navy gabardine, mauve hat, and fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom.