WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18379, 12 May 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Snch items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Cor- i respondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Sir George and Lady, Clifford have bought a house on Hackthoriie road. Cashmere Hills, where they will reside during the winter months. Mr ,md Mrs Wyvern Wilson (Fendalto 11) have returned from a. holiday visit to Auckland and Wnnganui. Mr and Mrs Irving Carney havo left for a- trip to America, England, and the Continent. The Misses Morkane (Cashmere Hills) returned yesterday from a short visit to Dnnedin. Mrs and Miss Katherine Waiter, visitors frori England, are staying &t Warwick House, and Mrs Walter, who was Miss Nellie Gore, a'member of the | well-known Wellington family, has been living in England for nearly twenty years. Mrs Claude Saw tell is paying a short visit to Wellington. Mrs J. R. Burt and her sisttr and niece, Mrs and Miss McPhail (Dnnedin) are visiting the West Coast. Mrs Watts, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Jack Sow den ('Hillgrove, Annat) hafi returned to her home at Itakaia.. Mr J. Stapleton and Miss. E. Stapleton left for Auckland last night.. Mrs G. Johnston (St. Albans). Accompanied by her nephew, Master Egerton Officer, has returned from a visit to the "West Coast. Amongst the guests at View Brae, Hanmer Springs, are: Miss E. Thomson (Christchurch), Mr Yeo (Christchurch), Mrs Champbell (Port Chalmers), Miss C. Fairley (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs Bedford (Kirwee), Miss V. O'Shea (Wellington),' Miss Simpson (Wellington), Mrs G.' Crerar (Timaru), Mr A. Oldfield (Glen Wye). ' Mr .and Mrs' S. Mahor are returning to their home in Hanmer after a fortnight's holiday in the' South. Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford (Macdonakl Downs) and Miss Betty Rutherford arc at Warner's Hotel. ~ Mrs W.. Nosworthy (Auckland) and Mr and Mrs C. A. Crowe (Geraldine) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs Bernard Tripp (Timaru) and Miss M. H. Guinness (North Canterbury) are at the United Service Hotel. A euchre party will be held to-night at the,Art'Gallery. 1 " \ : The qualifying found for the "Wilkin Cup Competition will' be played by members of tile: Christchurch- Ladies' Golf .Club at the Shirley Links to-mor-row. Players choose their -own opponents. The seven players handing in the best cards qualify for the competition which is arranged as an American tournament. ; The cake stall arranged by the Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes in aid of St. George's Hospital, will he lielct in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre next-Saturday morning. There will be a large assortment of home-made' cakes, flowers and produce. ' On Thursday evening St Sti Luke's Hall the employees of Messrs Wilkinson and. Andrew gave a "delightful "kitchen tea" .in,honour of' Miss.' A. Shortj whose marriage takes place week. A pleasant time was spent in dancing, "games' and musical items. Miss Lelliott supplied the music l and Mr Oates was M;C. Miss Short was the recipient of many useful gifts, the opening of. which caused much merriment. Mr D, Short responded on behalf of his sister. Items were contributed by Misses E. Rogers, G. Reade, A. Hooper, A. Haylock, and Mr C. Davies. On Saturday afternoon a delightful party was given by Mrs Lance Jewell, at her home, Rata street, Riccarton, in the form of a "gift shower," the guest of honour being Miss Hazel Faville. Competitions, music, and singing were enjoyed, and later delicious afternoon tea was served. Those present were Mesdames Lance Jewell, Chas. Taylor, T. C. Faville, J. A. Jewell, J. Hulme, Misses Hazel and Rona Faville, Tui Barnett, Rene Mahon, Thelma and Mavis Mc&enzie, Doris Tankard, Flora McDonald, Agnes Richardson, Clarice Gray, Eileen- Belcher, Thelma Thompson, Eileen McDayitt, and Edna Pedder. 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A special fancy dress dance will b< held in the new Sydenham Football Hal on Saturday by the Christchurch Dane: Assembly. " Valuable pr;7,e> will b( given for the best- fancy costume* This prizes include a new bicycle. Tin Assembly will hold its next thre* Saturday night dances in this spaciou: new half at Sydenham, returning to the Calrdoiiian Hall on June (>th. "Our Gay Prince" is still one of the most interesting people in the world, anc tho "Ladies' Mirror" lias done well tc include in its neat May number ar article .of that title by 110 less a personage than "A Court Historian." Besides the Prince of Wales, many other prominent persons are spoken of, and therc i.5 a host of excellent illustrations. Various articles, one on the intriguing subject "The Secret of "Woman's Charm,' : and written by Cosmo Hamilton, should make first-class reading for that spare hour in the morning or the afternoon, when nobody calls. As usual a fail amount of space is allotted "The King's Highway," an instructive page foi motorists, and "The Bookman's Corner." The late Duke of Rutland, whost death was announced in yesterday's "Press." achieved some reflected glorj as the father of Lady Diana Manners, the famous English society beauty who, after her marriage, gained distinction 011 the screen in American "pictures," one. of her chief characters being the name part in "Queen Elizabeth." Her husband, Mr Alfred Duff-Coopev, M.P.. won a seat for the Conservative party at Oldham at the last general election, bis wife. Lady Diana, who came specially from her screen work in America to assist, beiric'one of his most attractive and energetic helpers in wooing the affections of his would-be constituents. At' their residence "Rawhiti," Papanui, Mr and Mrs C. Whitley entertained a number of guests at a party recently on the occasion-of the coming of age of their elder daughter Doris. The evening was spent in. dancing, games and competitions, interspersed with musical items by Misses J. Bates, E. Thorne, D. Whitley, Messrs 0. - Taylor, W. James and W. Grenfell. The supper table looked most attractive .with its decorations of black and white streamers. Black cats and sitver horseshoes were suspended over the birthday cake, which stood in the centre of the table, lighted with twenty-one candles. The usual toasts were honoured. The competitions wer© won by Miss E. Thorne, and Mr R. F. Martin. Sirs C. Whitley, the hostess, wore black jersey silk with touches 1 of rod.; Miss D. Whitley, black velvet relieved with flame feather; Miss C. Whitley, jade green marocain. On Saturday evening a party of .school children gave a delightful vaudeville entertainment, in aid of/"Nazareth House and St. Saviour's Orphanage, before an audience of one' hundred people at Messrs Uennell Brothers' business premises at Addington, kindly lent for the occasion. The concert was organised by Misses Ivy Fowler, Edna Scrimpton, and Jean Kennel), assisted by pupils from St. Mary's Convent. Various items were rendered by Misses Edna Scrimpton, Ivy, Molly, and TJnice Fowler, Master James and Noel .Rennell and Harry Ash. The pianist was Miss Daphney Ede. The company was .considerably strengthened by Miss Agnes Richardson (contralto), and three members of the Christchurch.Savage Club. At thejponclusion of the programme, Mr F H. Fowler, on behalf of tho audience, expressed his appreciation of the children's clever performance, and the gratitude ,of those for whose benefit they had perfofmed .. At her home in Heaton'. street, Miss Leonie Craythorne entertained 'a number of her girl friends at a party given in honcfir of Miss Marjorie Burt, of ! Dunedin. The drawing-room and lounge were gay with bowls of chrysanthemums and autumn foliage, and the dining-room, where supper was served, was decked with autumn tints and roses. Mrs Craythorne wore a; gown of black satin marocain, trimmed with gold brocade, Miss Leonie Craythorne wore a girlish froek of flamingo crepe satin, trimmed with .gold lace, and the guest of honour, looked charming in cerise georgette trimmed w.ith fur. Competitions caused much amusement, and an enjoyable musical programme was contributed by Mrs Craythorne. Agnes Lawlor, Eileen McDavitt, Hazel Faville, Grace Venables, Marjorie Burt. Leonie and Noeline Craythorne. Those present were: Mrs C. B. Craythorne, Mrs C. H. Taylor, < Mrs S. Gibbs, Mrs R. S. McKenzie, Mrs C. Hardie, Mrs H. E.'Cook, Misses Marjorie Burt (Dunedin), Odie Kerr, Iris Cullman, Hazel Faville, Eileen McDavitt, Agnes Lawlor, Teresa'Lawlor, Slieena Macfarlane, Ida Denton", Marjorie Denton, Margaret Gardner, Grace Venables, Theolic Thompson, Vena Witte, Hilda Wittc, Mavis McKenzie, Thelma McKenzie, Jessie Rosewarnc, Vera Davidson, Hilda Henderson, Leonie Craythorne, Noeline Craythorne. .

VALEDICTORY. To bid farewell to Sister Mary St. Domitille, M.A., Litt.D., aver 100 ex pupils and friends gathered in the hall of the Sacred Heart Girls' College on Sunday afternoon. Sister Domitille, who is leaving to-morrow for England, together with the Rev. Mother Basil, Mother Provincial of the Order of Notre Dame des Missions, tc attend the Chapter of the Ordei, which is to be held in England in July, is the first woman in New Zealand to gain the Doctorate of Literature. Miss Beryl Kingan, on behalf of the old girls of the college, presented Sister Domitille with an illuminated address, and congratulated her on receiving the degree of Litt.D. Miss Peggy O'Reilly then presented iSistei Domitille with a wallet containing a handsome sum of money. Dr. J. Hight said he was glad of the opportunity ot being present as he bad known Dr Hit-key (Sister Domitille) for so long in his capacity as . a professor at Canterbury College. He could endorse all that had been. 6aic of her work and character that afternoon. In those of her ex-pupils who had passed through his hands at the college her character was reflected and the high quality of her work had gained her the respect and admiration of all her colleagues s and. pupils. Through her strenuous work at the college she had gained the highest honours it was possible for the University to give. For her recent research work she deserved the highest praise, and he hoped that the opportunity would be given later for the publication of her researches which had won her the Doctorate of Literature. He wished her a happy voyage and hoped that she would return to the Dominion anc continue her labours here. The Rev. Father Lordan, on behalf of himself and his fellow priests, also congratulated Sister Domitille, and wished her bon voyage. During the afternoon items were given by the following:—Misses Mavis Falconer and Doreen Daly (pianoforte duet), Monica O'Connell (songs), Nellie M'Kendry (recitation), and Phyllis Porter, Annie Hudd, and Eileer Grennell (instrumental trio).

, THE LATE MRS WILLIAM WATSON. On Saturday there passed away in Christchurch, Ann Eliza, the wife of j Mr "William Watson, of Sheffield. 111 j the death of Mrs Watson the district ; has lost a kind and faithful friend and much sympatliv is felt for those who mourn their loss. During the Great War. both Mrs I Watson and her husband were indei fatigable workers for the soldiers, especially for the Red Cross Society, they being the leaders of. the bandage classes at Sheffield. It was Mrs Watson who designed and worked by hand in silk the beautiful linen quilt, which, besides the handsome design, contained the names of the subscribers to the Red Cross Fund. By this means a great sum of money was raised. The quilt was sent Home and hung in one of the New Zealand wards of the Wal-ton-on-Thames Hospital in London, and, after the war was returned to New Zealand. It now hangs in one of the rooms of the Returned Soldiers' Club in Christchurch. The deceased lady and her husband were the • chief movers in welcoming the district soldiers returning from the war by entertaining them right loyally. For their outstanding services they were presented with an illuminated address. The late Mrs Watson will be greatly missed, not only in ber home, which she had made an ideal one, but at the various social functions in .the district, of which she had been closely indentified, _ irrespective of creed and denomination. She will be especially missed by the local Horticultural Society, of which sh© was the first president. The deceased lady was the niece of Mr James Dvsart, of Courteney, with whom she had lived previous to her marriage. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the family and the interment took place at the Kirwee Public Cemetery. The serTiee at the graveside was conducted by tho Revs. J. .T. Bates, of Sheffield, and Theodore Paterson, of Kirwee, Many beautiful • wreaths of autumn flowers covered) the casket. LEITHFIELD SWIMMING CLUB'S SOCIAL. A very pleasant evening was spent in the Oddfellows' Hall, on the occasion of the annual distribution of trophies won during the 1924-20 swimming Reason. The function took the form of a dance, the music being supplied by Mrs F. Trail (piano), Mr Joughin (cornet), and Mr H. G. Trail. Extras were contributed by Miss Emily May and Mr A. Burke. Tho duties of Master of Ceremonies were ably carried out by Messrs J. W. Sarich and H. May. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mrs Kydd and partner.. Prior to the presentation of the trophies, short speeches were; made by the president and the captain of the club. Mr.C. Ward Brown (president) apologised for the absence of Dr. T. T. Thompson. He congratulated the prizewinners and eulogised the splendid work done by the secretary, Mr J. W. Barich. Mr Brown 1 remarked that, the sound financial standing of the club was due, in great measure, to the committee, wIU) had worked with zeal, and to those who had supported them. Few_ realised the amount of expenditure in time and money that had bpen necessary to place the baths in .their present useful condition. The receipts'for the present year had amounted to £166, and the expends ture was in the vicinity of £l2O, while, the membership was 59 men, 10 women, and seven juniors. A strong appeal was made for the enrolment of a large number of juniors for next year. Mr L, O'Malley, cajjtain, stressed the importance of swimming,. stating that, both as a sport and as a pastime, it was deserving of widespread support. Mi* O'Malley thanked Mr Shier for his gift to the club of a gold medal. It had created keen competition and had raised the standard of swimming. He also thanked the general public for its support. „ jifr D. McLean presented the medal and trophies. The winner of the gold medal, Mr V. Robinson, was greeted vyitli rounds of applause, and the demands for "speech" elicited a fe?w words in which Mr Robinson thanked Mr Shier for his gift of the medal,' and also the other swimmers for the sporting and friendly spirit in which the races had been swum.. He dwelt with emphasis on/the value of swimming- as a recreation and as ' a sport, as well as. upon its utilitarian yalue in saving life. The winners of trophies were as follow, the points being placed , in parentheses:—John South (20) and runner-up for gold medal; S. Ansford (28), T. McPheei (18), V. Robinson (14), J. Busch (12), L. O'Malley (9), Norman McLean (7), R. South (5), Doug. McPhee (5), C. J. Hadley, M. Grant, and E. Stace (3), E. Sullivan (2), Miss Alice Tallott (14), Miss Beatrice .McLean (14), Miss Martha Vickery (5), James South, D. Gee, H. McPhee. Among the many present were: Mrs Vesey Robinson, who wore a graceful gown of grey satin and georgette; Mesdames Hanna, C. Kirkby, J. S. Russell, G. White, J. Rhodes, T. James black silk; R. Harris, black velvet; M. Cooper, grey figured marocain; Misses B. James, Kelcher, Mander, cream marocain; Miss Lloyd, black chiffon .velvet; Miss I. Denton, black satin, beautifully embroidered; Miss P. Wear, mauve satin withBequined overdress; Mrs Rydd, black silk and lace; Meedames Toohey, pink marocain; A,lsweiler (Balcairn), blue crepe de chine; M. Jones, pink marocain; Weir, McGuire, pale blue crepe de chine; Misses Emily May (Balcairn), green organdi; M. South (Amberley), jaje'safin; .Marjory May, green organdi; D. McLean, cream silk; Nellie Judson (Waikari), royal blue satin; Alice Tallott, powder blue'marocain; Nora Xallott, pink satin; Martha Vickery, pale blue crepe de chine; D. Binnie, salmon crepe de'chine; Vera jtussell, flame velvet; Jf. (McLeKn, dream jsatin relieved with purple; T. Parsons, pink marocain; P. O'Connell,' golden _ brown chiffon velvet; Vera Keig, white jersey eilk; Eileen Carroll, blue crepe de chine, beaded in gold; Phyllis Judson, rose prnk georgette; Messrs D. McLean, V. Robinson, C. W. Brown, H. May, L. O'Malley, J. W. Sarich, H. Shadrack, D. W. Palmer, G White,' F. May. T. James, J. S. Russell, W. Fletcher, L. Wornall, G. McLean; C. Kirkby, W. Kelcher, G. Hunter, J. Kelcher, M. Toohey, L. Judson, F. Trail, J. Rhodes, R. -Harris, A. Burke. 3. Smith, Gray, R. Burnie, L. Kennedy, G. Henderson, J. Kennedy, IC. McLean, W. Russell, H. G.' Trail, L. McGovern, D. McPhee, W. Parker, H. Rhodes arid many othere. . ' Ask any draper or hosiery specialist who stocks Bear Brand Silk Stockings, and they will tell you that there is- no greater value to be secured in hose than Bear Brand, which though costing only os lid (N,o. 105) and 4s lid (No. 102) are easily the equivalent of stockings costing three times their price. —6

BALL AT SCARGILL. The New Zealand Government! Railways employees of the Wai-para-Ethelton section, held their third • annual baii in the Alexandra Hall, Scargill, on Friday evening. The very marked degree of popularity yhich has been attained by this evenb in previous years, was again proved 011 this occasion, when the attendance was easily a record. A special train, kindly granted by the Department, was run from Waipara, connecting with the evening train from Christcliurch, and was filled with guests from the various stations en route, and special thanks are duo to the train crew, Messrs A. Ferguson (driver), F. G. Henderson (fireman) and D. Darroch (guard), who gave their services gratis. Manv guests were also present from the Scargill, Rotunau and Waikari districts. Everything went_ with a merry swing from start to finish, and those who were responsible for the arrangements, and for ■the conducting of the ball are to be congratulated on the splendid success which crowned their offorts. A strong committee had been formed to make the necessary arraneemeijts, with Messrs H. Forsyth and F. G. Henderson as joint, secretaries, but the bulk of tho work of preparing the hall and supperrooms fell to the local members of the permanent way staff, wfoo had decorated tho interior of the building very attractively with evergreens, flowers and streamers, while the stage was carpeted and furnished with easy chairs. The floor "was uncomfortably crowded with dancers at times, the accommodation of the building proving inadequate for so largo a gathering. Forty-two couples promenaded in tho Grand March, and later on, fourteen sets were observed in the Lancers. Bradford's Orchestra, from Christchurch, provided excellent and spirited music, extras being played by Messrs Fairbain and Greig, while Messrs F. Lando and H. Forsyth acted very efficiently as Masters of Ceremony. Dancing was kept up until an early hour, when the special train left on. the return journey to Waipara. x Amongst those present were: Mesdarnes Foravth (Waipara), black velvet, gold trimmings; Leopold, lemon crepe de chine with flounces; Morris, sea green shot taffetas; Tato (Etholton), black taffetas; Ryan Hack velvet with touches of fur; Hall (Omilii), green crepo de. ohino, silver Irini - mings; Schimunski, saxe velvet, relieved with fawn; Benson (Wa.ikari), pale pink satin, heavily beaded; Tomlinson (Ethclton), white crepe de chine; Tomlin-on (Waipara), black luxor satin; Cory (Eth'elton), black taffetas relieved at waist with red poppy, radium lace sleeves; Jones (Waipnra), egg blue coronno; Collie (Waipara), black velvet; Weekes (Greney's road), black satin, beaded in white; McGoverin (Motunau), flame taffetas; Johnston, black panne velvet. caboclion; (Motunau), cherry and silver rayon; McClelland, blue beaded georgette; Cant ' (Motunau),® berochn inarocain.. white fur trimrflings; Gout (Christcfiurch), bhek satin and radium lace; Lamont, biscuit georgette; Strachan, beaded copper marocain; Cros«en (TVYkikari). white satin; Green, Brian, Alexander (Omißi), and Dallon;. Misses M. Turner, turquoise crepe de chine with nverdrrs* of radium lace; I. Henderson (Motunau). apriwyfc marocain and radium lace; Greig (Motunau), early Victorian dress of fjo'den satin' and .georgette, trimmed with fitfwe'iss arranged in. scallops Grant (Tipapa), cerise panne velvet; 0. Stackliouso (Wfinara), turquoise crepe de chine) swnns-' down trimmings; Jean. Cameron,' flame satin and georgette; M. Ryan, pale green taffeta, whit* -fn- • . f)_ Brydon buttercup georgette with fur trimmings; p. Coi. . 1 :i) mauvn marocain, fur trimmings; M. Goldien tWaioara), flame satin marocain; H. Goldien. (Waipara), -•hite smocked georgette; R. Buxton (Waipara), blue shot taffeta; T. Bradley (Chritchu'rch), black satin; I). Forsyth (Christchurcli). b'ack velvet relieved with red; M. Smith 'AmberleyV, black velvet, beaded in white; J. 'Love (Omihi), turquoise satin, gold bead trimming; D. Blythe (Waipara), peranium red marocain, net overdress; L. Doward (Springfield), salmon- pink brocaded marocain; A'. Pycroft (Motunau), scarlet marocain with scarlet flowers; H, Kennedy (Waikari), red velvet; K. Sands (Tipapa), light fawn crepe de chine, and radium lacc; Truman, grey velvet; ,Boag,' black silk; A. Heppler (Waikaii),, henna shantung; K. Keppler - (Waikari), cream shantung; M. Laredo (Waipara), pink satin, ftilver trimmings; Dunlop, figured marocain; ; T. Weekes (Greney's road), kingfisher crepe de chine, crystal beads and rosebud trimmings; E. Brien, white crepe do chine; K. Alexander (Omihi), heliotrope georgette; Hilty (Waipara), jersoy.silk; Messrs H. Forsyth, F. Laredo, G. Henderson, A. Ferguson, D. Darrock, V A. G rammer, J. ; Dalton, A. Leopold, J. Morris, J. Tomlinson, J. Ryan, J. Benson, J. Tomlinson, K. naase, H. iirien', W. Hall, R. AJexander, J. Collie, H. Stackhouse,. J. Worhall, B. -'Jones, J. Love, R. Inch, E.. Cameron, J. Schiminaski, G. Goldien, D. Grossen, P. Timms, D. Colli©, li. Collie, 'P. "King, -R. Armitage, F. Duffy, C. • Mowatt, W. Jones, L. Crossen, D. 'Eiarl, M. Ritchie, Phillpot, U. Blythe, A. Blythe, D. Cameron, . .H. Manning, M. Willfi, J. Coftori, J. Barker, F Tate, A. Woodall, Pilcher, A. Turner, L. Cant, T. Paterson, J. McNaughton, u. FYrnhnrn, B. Cox, G. Groig, S. Gieig,' K. Gwatkin, 0. Johnston, 0. McClelland, H. Jones, A. Harper, J. Lambie, Lochhead, N. Stewart, L. MoNaughton, A. Batchelor, C. Dallow, F. Keppler, I. Cox, J. Henderson, H. Gallop. T. Whittingtori, J. Lampnt, Buxton, WhitaEer, and O. Burrows.

WEDDINGS. BLAIKr-OAIRNS. A pretty ivedding was recentlvsoleninised in the Presbyterian ; ChunM* AVakanui, the contracting parties being Elizabeth, second daughter of the lato John Cairns, Wakanui, and James, third son of Mr and Mrs J. "lair, Netherby, Ashburton. The °® re Jl l "7 was performed by the lie v. J .Kirk, and Miss Edna Bonnington presided at the organ.. The church ivaw prettily decorated by girl friends of the brid«. The bride, who was g>Y en awa y her' brother, Mr S. Cairns, wore_ a dainty frock •of creme satin marocain, cut on straight lines,' with silver lao; sleeves and vest, and an apron pane* edged with, tiny bows of satin ribbon. Her embroidered veil, worn coronoo stvle, was held in place with orango blossoihs and pearls, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roees, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair lern. • 'The bride was attended by her-sister, Miss Isabella Cairns, as"bridesmaid. She wore a pretty frock of reseda green shot taffeta,, with bead trimmings., Her hat, of silver grey georgette, was attractively finished bj; r. green ostrich plume, and she carried a bouquet 01 chrysanthemum, heather, and ■ niaadenthair fern. , , The bridegroom was attended by Mr Gordon Johnston, of Mayfield, as best man. After the ceremony a reception wa-* held at the residence of ibe bride s brother, Mr D. Cairns, where a large marquee was erected. The guests were received by Mrs J. E. Moore, sister 01 the bride, who wore a smart na/vy costume, trimmed with braid, and a hat of naw and grey velvet. ' Vf'hen Mr .nnd Mrs J. Blair left for their wedding trip, the bride wore a braided costume of fawn gabardine and ■a fawn figured velvet hat,' with pipings of red. and- a red osprcy, and a dark grey fur stok). . .... AN ANNOUNCEMENT. It is witii pleaeuro that E. Cameron Smith announces that he is now selling the famous Ivory Toilet Soap at 9d a cake at .his pharmacy, Koyal Exchange 1 Buildings, Cathedral square. Ivory is I the purest of soaps, so pure_ that it ' floats, and it is consequently ideal for the "skin. .