WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18397, 2 June 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 folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs T. V. Wnrdrop are leaving next week for Sydney, where they will spend the remainder of the winter.

Mrs Herbert Elworthy and Miss Elworthy arc staying at Warwick House,

Dr. and Mrs Chilton have returned from a visit to Cass.

Mrs George Aitken and Miss Margot Hall intend leaving in a few weeks for a holiday visit to the South Sea Isla lids.

Mr and Mrs A. Douglas Cook (Auckland) are visiting Miss Cook, Warwick House.

Mr and Mrs S. Hurst Seager, who are at present in New York, are leaving shortly for Honolulu, where they will spend a few months before returning to Now Zealand. They expect to arrivein Christchurch at the end of September. ,

The' engagement is announced of Evelyn, younger daughter of Mrs Roper and. the late Mr G. Roper, to George, only son of Mr and Mrs W. G. Mole (Christthurch). Tho engagement is announced of Phyllis Alwyne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. N. Du Feu, Leinster road, to Richard Soames Willshere, only son of the late Mr S.'C. Owen and of Mrs Owen, Papanui road. • Mr and Mrs T. Whitfield (Little River) and Mr and Mrs C. E, Williams (San Francisco) arc at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs C. Oliver (Rotherhain), Mrs A. K. Morrison (Masterton), and Miss D. Keith (Ashburton) arc at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs E. G. Laurence and Miss L. Laurence (New Orleans, U.S.A.), Mr and Mrs M. Bethell ((P(aliau Pastures) are at Warner's Hotel.

The .Christchurch Practical Psychology Club will hold its meeting on Thursday at the usual time, instead ot to-morrow, as tlie Public Library will be closed on the King's Birthday. ■'Miss Gibson arranged a ' delightful evening for'the girls at "Eangi-ruru'' on Saturday, when Mr Sydney Francis Hoben gave an interpretation of the story and music of Wagner's great opera "Tannhauser," and a short piano recital, which included numbers by Liszt, Cyril Scott, and Moszkowski. The opera wjis made very clear to all, and Miss Gibsoh expressed the hope that ..the . girls ..would -have an opportunity of hearing it some time in New Zealand. i , REMODELLING OF FURS. : . ..; Owners of fur costs,, wraps, etc;, I who wish to have them- remodelled in. the very latest French ,and London' styles should send' them without delay to Madame Menere, the Furrier, 127 Cashel street, ' opposite Beatlis'. Madame is receiving orders from all over New! Zealand just now for remodel frork. if you cannot call eend your coat for advice. M 6631 ' SNOWY WHITE CLOTHES.. Swiftly, easily and beautifully, are clothes washed with Verbena Soap. It makes'them sweet and clean and/snowy wlhite, just as if they had been "sudsed" for hours in softest rain-water, and hung for a day in .the sun and breeze. Ask your grocer for a bar of Verbena today. Mc 7012-1 Shoes made from real Crocodile, Lizard, or Python Leathers in brown and grey can be made to your order by Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, or procured from their stock. 6 The smith, a mighty man was he till a cold just got him down; he coughed and coughed throughout the night: he startled half the town. His wife then bought hini a bottle of Kofgo. The first dose - gave pleqsant relief, the bottle cured him. "Kofgo is obtainable from leading chemists and stores, or' from E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square. > . —G THE FASHIONABLE SHINGLE. "Enhances the beauty of every woman." Yes! But the hair and scalp must be perfectly healthy. Our treatment will restore td grey or faded hair, ail its original hue, lustre and beauty in Nature's way. Consult Egyptus, Hair Specialists, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. K4311 ' THE' BEST SOAP FOR THE SKIN. The best soap for the skin is Ivory. Ivory's pureness and mildness are universally known. Ivory contains no medicaments, colouring matter, or strong perfumes. It keeps your skin clean without liarm. N Chemists sell it at 9d a dainty cake. —6

A subscription of 10s lias been made by Mr .T. G. S. Holmes towards the Children's I'resli-Air Home Fund.

The euchre party to be held to-night at the Caledonian Hall promises to bo a bip success. The party will be controlled by the Excelsior Euchre Assembly.

On Saturday evening, at their beautiful home, " K'.iiiirnaiie." Cashmere Hills. Mrs William Witt? and her daughters gave a delightful "kitchen evening" for Miss Moyla Miller, who is to be married to-morrow,

The recent fine additions to Dixieland will be formally ofened by Captain Tahn 'Rhodes to-morrow night, when, to celebrate the occasion, a grand carnival dance will be held. Besides the usual attractions of good music, spacious ballroom, "eomfort.-ible lounge, and dainty supper, a special feature will be a Spanish dance by Miss Irene Mulvaney Gray.

No individual in vital ions have been issued for the Victoria League's gathering, which is being held in the .Tellicoe Hall from till "> o'clock this afternoon. At this gathering —the first of a quarterly series—a short address of general interest to members will be delivered. A musical programme will follow, and afternoon tea will be dispensed. To meet the expenses of the afternoon, each member will contribute the-modest sum of one shilling. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs Black (Slater street, Shirley) on Saturday. Musical items being contributed by Mr and Mrs Line, Misses Lines, A. Prebble, L, Brown, and F. Black, Messrs Lockwood, P. Brown, and R. Prebble. Among those present were: —Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs Lin'c, Misses Neilson, McKenzie, Innes, L. Mason, .A. Prebble, 1). . Peat, V. Line, and L. Brown, Messrs S. Prebble, R. Prebble, Lock wood, P. Brown, and others. On Saturday evening a concert party, organised by Miss Dorrs Bell, visited the Coronation Sanatorium and gave a much-appreciated entertainment. The performers were Miss I). Sharpe, Miss Jessie Ewart (vocalists), Mr C. Smith (violinist.), Mr W. Hay (flautist). Miss .Bell acted as aceohipanist, and cars to .convey the party to and from the -hospital were lent by Mr J. H. Templeton and Mr A. J. Archibold.

The Technical College Hockey Club held its annual dance in the College Hall, and it proved a very enjoyable function. The 'hall was -prettily decorated in the club's colours, green and gold. Miss' Tilleyshort's orchestra supplied, the dance-music. Amongst those present were Mesdaines Chins, Harvey, Misses V. Muirson, Cattrall, A. Hickenbottom, E. Robb, I. Taylor, P. Mauger, W. Rolls, A. Champ,. A. Ford, L. Copplestone, D. Dickinson, M. Williamson, C. Stuart. D. Blunt, G. Vale. F. Asquith, M. Biggins, Messrs Taylor, Harvey, Mathews, Hoban, Leeming, King, Turner, J3remmer,' Garth, Vale, White, Richardson, Grafton; Gray, Booth, Clark, Miller, Blunt', Ching,* Cornish, Archer. The second annual ball of the Daphne "Rebekah Lodge, No. 3.4, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Tancred street Hall,' Ashburton, on Thursday evening. ThQ hall was gaily decorated for the occasion, a •huge belt of pink and green being suspended in the centre, from which radiated streamers, comprised of alternate pink and green links, to represent the emblem of the order. The trelliswork at either end of the stage was entwined with pink roses and greenery. A beautiful floral arch formed an effective entrance to the supper-room, where a dainty supper was served. The grand march of over eighty couples was ' led off by Sister li. Thompson, N.G., and Brother H. Slade. Splendid music was supplied by Mrs Mitchell's Orchestra. The committee responsible for the excellent arrangements. comprised. Sisters J. Turnbull, 11. Fussell, A. Suttie, E. Crawford, M. Maybury, and B. Thompson. Brothers J. B. Osborne and H. Slade ably carried out the duties of M.C.'s. Among those present were representatives, of local kindred Lodges

A very pleasant little function tool* place at Ballantyne's on Friday afternoon, when Mr W. Brock, Senior inspector of Schools for Canterbury, who is retiring from the service, was entertained by his colleagues. Iu addition to Mr, Mrs and Miss Brock, there were present: Mr and Mrs A. McNeil, Mr and Mrs F. T. Evans, Mr and Mrs G. P. Graham, Mr and Mrs G. llaymond, and Mr and Mrs C. N. Haslam. 'An c.pology for absence was received from Mr 8. J. Irwin (Westland). At the conclusion .of a very dainty afternoon tea, Mr A. McNeil., on behalf of .the inspectors, presented the guest of honour with a handsome electric reading lamp and referred to the excellent work done by Mr Brock in the interests of education in Canterbury, and, especially to the very kindly relations existing between him and the stag. Each inspector in turn bore tribute to the unfailing tact and. sound judgment displayed by Mr Brock during his long term, of office. All wished liim many years of health in which to enjoy his well-earned rest. Mr Brock, in returning thanks, snid his work had been made comparatively easy owing to the loyal support of his fellow-officers. Ho hati no doubt that the present, high standard of efficiency iu Canterbury would be maintained under his successor, Mr McLeod. He felt deeply the severing of the ties that had bound them together so long, but he was consoled by the fact that though the leader was changed the team would still work in harmony. He thanked them verv much indeed for the gift, which he and Mrs Brock would always treasure.

■The committee of the Phillipstown ■Kindergarten entertained parents and friends at a social at the Schoolroom on Tuesday. There was a good attendance. Items, interspersed with games, were given by the following:—Pianofqrte duet, Misses Campbell; violin solo, Una Skclton, accompanist Jessie Dunbier; song, Mrs Estall; piano solo, Mr Estall; recitations, Marjory Shaw; song, Mr O'Callaghan; recitations, Miss Hughes; Irish jig, Misses Campbell. Games and competitions played a large part in the evening's entertainment. The thanks of the committee are duo to Miss Hull, who kindly took charge of tho programme. Mrs T. E. Taylor, president of Phillipstown Kindergarten, on behalf of the committee, presented Messrs Sutherland, Ball, Agassiz . and Hall each with a fountain pen as a small acknowledgment of their kindness in painting and renovating the Kindergarten schoolroom free of Mrs Taylor, in the course of her remarks, assured the committee of her unfailing interest in the school and kindergarten work in general. Eegret was expressed at the illness of Mr Tyson, who had always taken a keen interest in the school, and the hope expressed that he would soon be quite well again. Messrs Hall, Sutherland, Ball and Agassiz returned thanks for the presentations, and assured the committee of their willinjgness at any time to help. A dainty supper was provided by the teaehers. and committee. The singing of the National Anthem brought a uleasant evenine to a closo.

To-night a special carnival dance will lrc heltl at the Grand Tea Iioom.«. A waltzing competition will take place, and tiie music will be supplied bv the Rosina Orchestra.

The Avonsidc Nursing Dhision of the .St. John Ambulance Brigade met on Thursday evening, to hear the divisional surgeon lecture on the "Sympathetic Nervous System." Members of the Christchurch. Sehvyn, and Beckenliam divisions were also present, and the lecture was much appreciated bv all.

At her home in Leinster road, Miss Judy Bourn was hostess at a delightful "toilet-shower." given in honour of Miss Pauline East, who is to be married shortly. Amongst those present were: —Misses Pauline East, Joan Drury, Janet Clarkson, Nelma Edmonds, Madge Simpson, Jessie Drury, Marjorie Frostick, J. and G. Sorensen, and Kosie Atkinson.

The Sehvyn Assembly had a successful dance on Saturday evening. Over eighty couples were present. Novelty dances were introduced, and Alias Tilley.short's orchestra supplied spirited dance-music. Amongst the many present were Misses I). Findlav, "\Y. Bettridge, Ai. Cahill. L. Grant, C. Bradsbaw, C. Graham, R. M-.'Leod, V. Mathews, V. Alr-Lcod. A. Burl'ord, E. .Milne. AI. Dixon. T. Lowe, O. Mc'Kenzie. I. Alehany, AI. Short, E. MacDonald, I. Warr. L. Wnrr. E. Isherwood, L. Pillion, P. AlcClnre, AI. Rowan, F. Richardson, 0. Morgans. E. Wakefield, H. Smith, G. Braekenbridge, C. Braekenbridge, T. Darrag, B. Wilkinf-fin, K. Wilson. P. Edwards, D. Alesservy, D. Everard, R. Brook, At. Watson, AI. Joseph, J. Bryden, T. Brvdon, A'. Wares. E. Haass. AI. Sarchett, D. Digney, N. Islierwood, F. Pearn, L. Hnmer, E. Gordon, Ak Woodward, F. Vivian, P. Wright, A. Wright, E. Morrissey. D. Duffy, Messrs C". Wilcox, H. Blogg. E. Powell, W. Bell. AI. Woodward. K. Gordon, A. G. Tupe, K. Vivian. P. AleG'nty, AI. 0 Rocke. A. Woodsford. G. Kay, J. Alander, Alerr»tt, Alorris, F. Tnar. F. Bird, K. Thomson, G. Clarke, R. Alunson, C. Pollock. J. Richardson. Cornish, L. Coy. Bvoviins. H. Thompson. J. .Smith. W. Simmons. J. Reeves. Hamper. C. Robert«on. J. Reaves. AI. O'NVill. Dmin. C*rner"ii. GawW, W. Cowli'i. C. Sowden, O'Cain (2), Beattie, C. Rowlands.

R.S.A. DANCE. In the Art Gallery on Saturday evening, the U.S.A. held a delightful carnival dance.' Messrs E. Poison and A. Fairbrass carried out their duties as joint M.C.'s efficiently. Among the many guests who danced to the strains of L. Christie's Jazz Orchestra-were: Mesdames E. Poison, Cummins, McCoy, Fleck, Kellv. J. Hall, Hignett, Caslisle, Johnston, Bowman, Shelley, Graham, Ford, Foot, Campbell, Copplestone, Gray, Howard. Gaylor, Patrick, Misses Garner, Meade, Gallagher. D. McGilliecuddy, M. Johnstone, A. Sutherland, M. Fairbrass, P. Mavnard, A. Hadley, M. White, M. Whall," M. Prime, E. Woolley, G. Beech, 0. Black, N. de Ohatteau, C. de Chatteau, S. Wnoledge, C. Young, R. Corbitt, N. Lamb, F. Osborne, M. Evans, G. Murray, G. Muschamp, W. Fuller, R. Carpenter, V. Fairbrass, I. Kitto, It. Elston, C. Hales, G. McLaren, A: Paul, G. 1 Hoar, S. Angus, M. de Malmanchie, A. Cooke, R. Hales, L. Martin, A. Gil]um, I. Black, 8.. Stone, S. Howman, G. Watt, e! Hamilton, L. Biggins, E. Cavcn, S. Guntrip, E. White, R. Neate, L,. Hamilton,. M. Arnold, S. Angus, O. Cavenham,' E. Hooker, L. Faulls, .B. Willis, D. Johnston, I. Steele, G. Grant, N. Attvill, M. Stribling, E. Peck, E. Moore, G. Cattermole, I. Kidd, E. Smitten, I. Brown, F..Ozanne, C. o'Malley, F., Guntrip, K. Green,- S. R.. Wicks, J. Smithers, D. 'McEwan, •I. Kershaw, G. Potts, M. Phillips, J. O'Callaghan, S. Barton, M; -Star, G. Rhodes, A. Lake, G: Casbolt,.,N. Jamieson, K. Kermode, C. Gayland, S. Bee.croft, O. Sanderson, R, Oliver, P. Grant, >S. Stowell, Messrs McCoy, Haydcn, J. Hartigan, Cummins, Leadley, S. Guntrip,. A. Howard, G. Brown, S. Sinclair, H. ■ Johns, B. Wise, H. Greisman, J. Purvis, J. Falls, G. Forbes, S. Sandalls, A. Campbell, J. Cattiermole, S. Sutherland, A. Bowji'n, B. Caslislo, S. Amos, A. Cantrill, J. Purkey, P. O'Connor, G. Percival, H. Watts,- N. Mitchell, . N. Stanley, A. Go.nstick, A. Rippon, H. Anderson, B. Clarkson, S. Jeffreys, W. Southam, A. Aitkins, B. Empson) K. Bradley, S. Knox, C. . Greenslade, I. Legge, 'A. Comrade, A. Cullen, J. Struthers, G. Smithson, 'S. Hayward, S. Smart, A. Little, J. Curtis, H. lies, K. Perdbe,. W. McKay, S. Lawrence, J. Gates, S. Beale, J. Kelley, B. Wilsor., W. Cant, S. Stanro, I. Simpson, K. Ironsides, W." George, B. Esson, G. Carter, S. Baker, N. Gale, T. Moreland, A. Bamfield, F. Strainer, B. Hickinbottom, JI. Blackway, G. Sutton, S. Butler, S. Butterworth, W. Hale, F. Campor, G. Rumston, 'J. Henson, N. Knowles, B. Arnott," T. Roberts, G. Stanton, D. Hawkins, M. Kershaw, I. Davis; W. Goodchild, B. Saddler, L. Peek, H. Boreland, T. Dalton, W. Balkin, j. Archer, Patrick, R. Sutherland', F. Duggan, E. Goode, R. Alexander, W. Carlyle, H. Whittington, L. Blytlie, 'R. Ede, T. McLeod.

FANCY DRESS BALL AT HAREWOOD.

On Friday evening the Harewood Social Club held a very successful fancy dress .ball. : Mr F. Comvns supplied music for the dance, and Mr N. Durey played the extras. Mr M. Webb was M.U. Prizes for the best fancy dresses were won as follows:—Ladies: Miss'M. Moore (Belfast), Japanese, 1; Miss H. Moore, Euchre, 2. Gentlemen's: Mr A. Lovett, Rickshaw, 1;, Mr C. Miles, Mexican, 2. Most original: Ladies, Mrs Eeece, Art Union,- gentlemen's, Mr Johnson (Belfast)," Clerk of the Course. Amongst the others present were: Mesdames Elliot (Nurse), Dyer (Chu Chin Chow), Murphy (Kccto Cherry Essence), Webb (iVurse), Mehrtens (Jap.), Moncreife (Granny), Thompson (Tenilia), Pollard, Reid, Wright, Durey, Hockey, Johnscn (Belfast), Billson, Moore (Belfast), Blakeway, Preece, Hudson, Hale, Clarke, Misses M. Moore (Jap.), E. Worthington (Colonial), B. Bell (Butterfly), T. McKinlay (Koone Kan), E. Wright: (Rainbow), N. Blakeway (Soda Fountain), Fuller (Gipsy), L. Moore '(Early Victorian), H. Moore (Euchre), V. Moore (Rambling Rose), K. Johnson (C.F.M.), V. Claridge (Snake Charmer), JR. Case (Indian R. Blair (Indian Chief), W. Pollard (Rainbow), Taylor (Edmonds' Baking Powder), A. Brand (Cold Tipped Cigarettes), G. Horneman (All Black), Batey (Britannia), L. Burnip (French Pierrette), T. Robinson (Black and Gold Pierrette), Salt (Kaituna), Hemmingrow, E. Loose, Stanley, Rickettes, Byal, Dent, Preece, Gaskell, M. Preece, K. Kelson, P. Wo'bb, Kelson, Burrows, Mehrtens, Messrs A. Shipiey (Cowboy), A. Donald (Clown), >l. Wright (Gollywog), M. Webb (Postman), Max "Webb (Player Cigarettes), S_. Barwald (Gollywog),, E. Chamberlain (fareon), C. Webb (Nosy Parker), F. Burnip (Jester), 1). Harris (Dutchman), Mehrtens (Sheik), Inwood. (2), C.. Drake, Murphy, Dixon, Thornton, D.. Miller (Belfast), Brown, Tullett, Gaskell, Webb, Moncriefe, Fuller, Parish, H. Close, and many others.

SMAET AFTERNOON" WEAK. "For" smart afternoon wear the present vogue calls for stockings of a neutral shade, several tones lighter than the shoes. The ideal hose for such occasions is the famous Bear Brand, made heavy quality silk and doubly reinforced at heel, toe, and garter hem. Drapers sell Bear Brand Silk Hosiery, at 5s lid (No. 105) and 4s lid (No. 102). 6

The Wentworlh Cabaret Club will hold its usual weekly dance on Saturday at the Winter Garden. Music will be supplied by Bailey's and Large's Jazz Bands,

COLLEGE DANCE. The Canterbury University Football Club entertained the members of the visiting Sydney University team at a most enjoyable dance held at Dixieland last evening. Excellent arrangements were made by the home tea in for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. Messrs J. Erodie and L. E. Palmer, joint-secretaries, are deserving of highest'praise for their indefatigable "work in connexion with, the function. The music was supplied by Sutherland's Jazz Orchestra.

Among the many present were:— Misses Nell Buddo, raspberry pink georgette encrusted with crystal beads; Betty Beaden, cream lace and fur; Lorna Saunders, wistaria georgette bordered with swansdown; Beryl Flcslier, flaine-siicl, taffeta with overskirt of silver lace; Ethne Jackman, ciel biue taffeta; Rona Vaughan, flame panne velvet with border of fur; Eileen Jackman, pink and blue Indian silk; Evelyn Pickles, flame velvet; Roma Ashman, ciel watered silk with rosette of pink ostrich feathers; Kathleen llutton, black panne velvet: Olive Goldie, rose pink brocaded l.narocaiu; Gladys Mitchell, primrose taffeta; Eileen Fergussou, pink velvet with loops of pea. Is at waistline; Mary Buxton, primrose georgette with white swansdown; M. McConnell, eau-de-nil georgette and satin inset with bunds of silver ]aee; Moyra Free, heliotrope georgette with inset panel of figured georgette; Natalie Wood, rose pink shot taffeta; Molly Campbell, brocaded frock in shades of blue and silver; Nancy Ives, shell pink georgetto with bands of swansdown; Hope Pearson, peacock blue taffeta and shot taffeta; Fanny Middleton, black georgette with girdle of black and gold; Molly Eeevea (Auckland), cream georgette outlined with cream fringe; Edna Cameron, sky bluo shot marocain and swansdown; Jean Mitchell, pale greeu satiu and silver laco; Sylvia Thompson, red. georgette with side ornament of black chenille; Leah Davison, almond green satin; Kitty Hart, rainbow striped marccain; Eila N icholls, pale pink georgetto outlined with diamente trimming; Jaan Sorensen, shot taffeta with ostrich feather trimming; Mary Lane, shot taffeta and silver ' lace; Muriel Sirnes, rose pink georgetto with sido panels outlined with ostrich feathers; Lulu Bates, palo pink mousßelinc de soie; Peggy Hart, rainbow marocain; Beryl Rose, cyciamon beaded crepe de chine; Norah Thomson, pink lace and flowers; Winsome Young, old gold taffeta; Madge Osborne, pale pink v.elvct; Jean Ferguson, black satin and radium lacei; Leonie Craythorne, tomato satin and silver lace; Mona Clark, blue and silver tissue; Gracie Helmore, black marocain with crossway skirt of figured marocain; Esme Lamb, pale green georgette with beads; Norah Helmore, eggshell blue georgette with silver rose on shoulder; Stella Edwards,'lavender shot taffeta with feather trimming; E. Richards, sulphur yellow satin and laco; E. .Richards,. blue and pink georgette with petalled skirt; Marjorie Buckhurst, cyclamen brocaded ■ georgette; Winna Cox, wisteria panne velvet; Jo'sßio Clark, cyclamen georgetto over lemon satin; "Verna Helmore, apricot georgette beaded with silver; Daphne Brass, apricot georgette wiith silver rose on shoulder; Gwen Sorensen, rose pinjc shot taffeta; Ila Harris, black brocaded marocain with red fringe at one side; Gwen Francis, pale pink embossed satin; Elaine Buchanan, peacock blue Satin, over gold lace; Margaret Omerod, mauve crepe de chine; ,Mary Pine, flame satin; Kathleen Pine, black panne velvet, gold Halmai Loughnan;' pale-' pink marocain and beaver fur; "Rene Wrathall, orange georgette; Mavis Baty, black, crepe de chine with lace, overskirt; Mabel Leversedge, cerisc and silver brocade .with lace flares on skirt; Olive Round, apricot charmeuse with feather trimming; Ursula Calla'ghan,' cream satin with frilled skirt and flower at low waistline; and Amy Campbell, flame marocain.

"WILDFLOWER." Miss Marie Burke is not : shingled—nor bobbed, nor bingled. Last niglit, at the Theatre Royal, the few odd women who still have long hair, albeit, they appeared like isolated atolls in a vast sea of shingles, had quite a cheering evening, for Miss Burke, the gayest and most attractive "Wildflower," wore her abundant, shining black tresses dressed low on her neck, with a '•'bob" over each ear. •

Patrons were promised a sumptuous scheme of dressing in "Wildflower." They got it: In the first act the ladies of the ensemble wore quaint Italian peasant costumes with long, full skirts of green, embroidered in red and gold, white blouses, black velvet corsage, and blue apronß and head-ker-chiefs. Miss Burke wore a dress of similar style with a gaily patterned skirt hemmed with black velvet. In the second act she appears as a fully fledged butterfly wearing -.a beautiful evening dress with bodice of silver tissue and skirt of i ivory georgette. Cascades of silver lace and ostrich feather trimming fall at each side of the skirt, and the entire front of the frock is a lozenge-sfiaped panel of sparkling ■ diamente. A red feather fan and red flowers on her hair give just the right touch of colour. With this glittering confection she wears ; a wrap of ivory kasha deeply fringed with ostrich featherß. A grey georgette frock had an embroidered girdle of rose and blue, and godets at the sides held by tiny rose and blue motifs. A handsome grey embroidered coat, hemmed, collared and cuffed with squirrel fur and a close-fitting grey hat with rose and blue applique in front completed this particular scheme of smartness. - In the last act the gifted actress, who by this • time had firmly established her popularity with the large audience, wore a Victoria frock of cameo pink with white lace-edged fichu and billowy frilled skirt, each flounce of which was edged with fine white lace. Miss Marie la Varre, the lady of the hard-working- hands and falsetto laugh, wore some wonderful gowns, notably a gorgeous creation of carnation red taffeta, embroidered with brilliants and trimmed with bunches of gold gTapes. The accompanying - cloak of carnation silk and gold tissue had an upstanding ermine collar. In strong contrast to this voluminous gown was a business-' like suit, of beige cloth with black collar, cuffs, and pockets, worn with a black hat trimmed with coque feathers. Miss Marjorie Daw made her first appearance in a very smart suit with skirt of green and-grey check material, plain grey coat with checked .collar and cuffs, high grey stork and plain black hat that matched the bands of black on her grey shoes. Later, when she hastens in pursuit of her recalcitrant' lover, she wears a .charming frock of almond green georgette with . knifepleated skirt and cavalier cape, and a' fawn hat with drooping green plume. Miss Stoneburn, the clever dancer, wore an oyster-coloured georgette dress with corsage and four loose panels of opalescent sequins weighted with bunches of red and green fruit. More bizarre but not so pretty was the gailycoloured dress worn by her in the Gyp3y danc*

EROICA CLUB. The Eroica Club, founded by the late Miss Mabel W. ,Ford for the encouragement. of serious study by vocal and instrumental musicians, waxes and grows strong. Last night, when an "ensemble evening" was held in the Jellicoe Hall, fully three hundred guests enjoyed the excelient programme provided by club members and their friends. The stage, with its black background, was decorated with pot palms and brightened with beautifully shaded lights. The following was the programme:— Solo, "Etude in D Flat Major" (Chopin), Miss Alice Carter; violin caprice, "Lea Arp&ges" Op. 1(Prume), Mr Bernard Barker; song, "The Beggar Maul" (Joseph Barnby), Miss Daphne Bcadel; solo, concert study, "Gnomenreigen" (Liszt), Mrs Cyril White; song, "Prelude" (A Cycle of Life) (Landon Ronald), Mr Frank Morrison; duo, "Romance" Op. 51 (Ballad with Variations) (Grcig), first piano, Miss Gladys Lorimer, second piano Mr Ernest Cordery; solo, "Pre-, lude" in D Flat Major '(Cliopin), Mr Ernest Cordery; violin, (a) On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn-Bartholdy), (b) Toy Soldiers' March . (Kreisler), Mr Bernard Barker; aria, "Chamant Papillon" (Les Festes Venit.iennes) (Campra, 1710), Mis's Dapline Beadel; solo, "Polonaise" No. 2, Op. 2G (Chopin), Mrs L. L. Cordery; song, "Malvern Hills in Spring" (ConingsbyClarke), Mr Frank Morrison; concerto,, C ■ Minor, ,Op. • 37 (Beethoven), first piano, Miss Ella Thomson, second piano, Miss Alice Carter. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Ernest Empson, Dr., Mrs, and Miss Hight, Mr and Mrs A, Lorimer, Mr and Mrs L. L. Cordery, Madame GowerBurns, Mr'and Mrs R. A. Home, Dr. and Mrs D. Pullon, Dr. and Mrs D. E. Hansen, Dr. and Miss Sandston, Dr. Anderson, J)r. and Mrs Crooke, Dr. and Mrs Irving, Dr., Mrs, and Miss Manning, Mrs and Miss Meredith-Kaye, Rev. and Mrß Hubert Jones, Canon Mutter, Miss Nellie Hayward, Miss Kathleen Garven, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Lund, Mrs Claude.Sawtell, Mrs and Miss Sorenson, Mr and Mrs Blakcly, Mr and Mrs Hugh Hobbs, Signor A. Notariello, Mr and Mrs A, Guntor, Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson,, Mrs W. Wade, Miss Ida Johnston, Mrs ai'd Miss Beadel, Archda'acon and Mrs Taylor, Mrs G. T. White, Mrs and Miss Burrowes, Miss Blanche Atkinson, Mrs Huntly Elliott, Miss Ruby Ford,. Misses Fairbairn, Miss Theo. Shaw, Mr and Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Miss Elsie Morrah, Mrs W. B. Clarkson, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Firth, Miss Marion Woodhouse, Mrs 11. G. Aitken, Mrs Huntet, Mrs.and Miss Ollivier, Mrs and Miss Smythe, Miss Prosser, Mrs Fountain-Barber, Miss, Thomas, Mrs Prudhoe, Mrs and -Miss Scott, Mrs Fairclough, Mr ( and Mrs Luxton, Mr and Mrs Webb,' Miss Hilda Mcßeth, Mrs and Miss Speight, Miss Mary Webb, Mr and Mrs / Robinson, Mrs '3l "E. Baker, Miss. J. Baker, Mrs Osborne Smith, and Mrs Alfred Bunz. "i ,

WEDDINGS. WILSON—ASHWOETH. , . On Wednesday'last the Sefton Methodist Church was the scene of a wedding of considerable local interest. The contracting parties were Miss Sarah Ann Ashworth, daughter of. Mr James Ashworth, "Harleston," Sefton, and Mr John Philpot Wilson, of Balcairn. The Eev. W. B. "Cuming officiated ' at the, ceremony, and Miss Ashworth, sister of the bride, presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in a grey costume with a navy blue hat, and cdrried.a shower bouquet. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Janet Burson, . "of Christchurch, who wore a mauve costume and a mauve and grey hat, her bouquet' toning with her dress. .. ... The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Gilbert Henderson,' of Christchurch. After the 'ceremony the guests were entertained at ."Harleston" by the. father and sisters of the bride,' Miss Ashworth wbaring a powder blue dross and black hat. Miss May. Ashworth's dress was of nigger gabardine, and she wore a putty-coloured hat with wallflower trimmings. Mrs J. Eeid, sister of the bride, wore a nigger brown costume and brown hat .relieved with licnna. " Mrs C. Allington, another sister of the bride, wore a navy blue coatfrock with orange trimmings and ■an orange and brown, hat. The Eev. W. B. Cuming presided at breakfast. The toast of "The King" was proposed by Mr P. J. Thome. The chairman, in a happy speech, , proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, the bridejgroom suitably responding. The "Bridesmaid and Best Man" was proposed by the bridegroom, and responded to by Mr G. Henderson, The "Bride's Father" was proposed by Mr Tom Wyllie, and Mr P. J. Thome replied on behalf of Mr Ashworth. The "Guests," proposed by Mr C. Allington, was replied to by Mr Burson. Mr Geo. Clarke, proposed the health of "The Ladies," Mr Ditford responding. The lust toast. honoured was that of "The Chairman," proposed by Mr A. Ashworth. Later, the happy couple left on theirwedding trip amid showers of confetti and good wishes. Among the guests were:—Mr and Mrs C. Allington, Mr and Mrs J. Eeid, Mr and Mrs Jas. Ashworth, jun., Mr and Mrs C. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs S. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs A. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs' Burron (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Tom Wyllie (Eangiora), Mr and Mrs Turner -(Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Mathers, Mr and Mrs-Geo. Clarke, Mr and Mrs P. J. Thorne, Rev. and Mrs J. B: Clark (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs F. H. Ford, Mi- and Mrs Clothier, Air and Mrs Ditford, Mesdames' G. Thompson, J. Daizcll, Lawrence, W. J. Henderson, A. Topp, Misses Quick and Thorne, Messrs G. Cherry and P. Topp.

WEDDING. CRESS WELL—MATHESON. A wedding of much interest in South Canterbury was solemnised last 'week ab Chalmers Church, Timaru. by the Rev. Gladstone Hughes, when Miss" Elsie Matheson, third daughter of Mrs John Matheson, "Tighnafeile," "Wai-iti road, Timaru, was married to .Mr Charles Cresswell, third son of Mr and Mrs Cressswell England, and formerly of Timaru. The church had been beautifully decorated by tho girl friends of the bride, with white and palo pink chrysanthemums and trails of greenery. Mr Axel Newton presided at tho organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Dr. D. Matheson, of Kurow, looked very charming in a lovely gown of ivory georgette, cut on perfectly straight lines, and exquisitely beaded in silver. At one side was a cluster of orange blossom, one trail and tho long stems reaching to the hem. Tho sleeves, of georgette, were caught in tightly at the wrist. Her long court train, which was also of georgette, fell from tho shoulders, and had a heavily headed motif in crystal and silver, and a cluster of orange blossom. A beautifully embroidered veil, which had previously been worn by her mother, was held in place by a coronet of tiny wax orange blossom buds. She carried a shower bouquet of hothouse flowers and asparagus fern.

The bridesmaid, Miss Mona Matheson, wore a lovely frock of ealmon-pink georgette beaded in silver, with a big silver tissue rose on one liip, and _ a pink tulle veil bound to her head with silver leaves; her bouquet was of salmon-pink begonias and asparagus fern. Little Marjory Martin, who carried the bride's train, _ looked very sweet in a dainty salmon-pink georgette frock with rosettes of silver lac© and tissue ribbons, a pink tulle veil and wreath of tiny silver leaves. Mr Douglas Cresswell was best man. A reception was afterwards heM at "Tighnafeile," ' the house being a mass of pink and white chrysanthemi'.s and flowering. shrubs. Mr Havelock "Williams's orchestra played during the afternoon. The wedding breakfast was served in the billiard room, the long table being most artistically arranged with white arid pale pink chrysanthemums in cut crystal vases. The shaded lights overhead were festooned with garlands of asparagus fern and white ribbons, which fell to the table beneath, ending with little silver horseshoes. The bridal 'party stood under a beautiful floral bell. - Mrs Matheson received her • guests wearing a 'handsome gown of black georgette, heavily beaded with chenille, with onyx and brilliant buckle, a smart hat of black hatters' plush, with lac© veil, and a' seal and skunk wrap. She carried a beautiful bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums, ajid asparagus fern. Airs Farr (Wellington), sister of the bride, wore a striking frock of jetbeaded georgette, black hat, arid ermine necklet. Mrs G. G. Martin, another sister, wore a silk woven coat and skirt of fawn and blue, blue satin, hat with lace veil, and marabout stole. Mrs •D. Matheson, mastic coat • and skirt, gold and, blue-shaded marocain toaue.

Those' present includedrMrs Uiinsford, Mrs L. O. Burns, Mrs George Bridges, Mrs W. H. Walton, Mrs Heaton Shaw, Mrs Gow, Mrs Cecil Maitlantl, Mrs Dolph- (Christchurch), Mrs A. Grant, Mrs Scott-Johnston, Mrs Taylor, Mrs-It. L.Wigley, Mrs H. Bowron, Mrs W. 3>. Campbell,, Mrs Priest, Mrs Walter Raymond. Mrs J.. Lindsay, Mrs W. 'N. Seay (Christchurch), Mrs 'K Peach (Mount; Somers), Miss Macdonald.'Miss Mary-Macdonald, Miss Marie Taylor, Miss . Phyllis Piggott. Miss Ethel\ Hart, Miss Lois Baßsett, Miss Alice Evans, Miss Priest, Miss Brenda Newman. Dr. D. Matheson,- Mr J. Matheson, Major Farr,' Messrs D.- and G. Cresswell,'J. N.'Seay (Christchurch), Gow,. G-. Bridges. W. •H. Walton, (*. .Dunsford, C. Maitland, W. D. Campbell, Walter Raymond, H. Bowron, Wilson (Ashburton), Perkin, Scott-John-ston. A. Johnston, Peach, the Kev. Gladstone. Hughes, and Mr Burnett, MP. '

• Later, Mr and Mrs Cresswell left by motor for the south, the bride travelling in a' becoming tailored suit of chestnut brown velour, with collar of fur. and' smart thrown hatters' plush hat, with motif of gold and blue embroidery, the upturned brim being lined with biue to match. She also wore «i beautiful musquash coat (a gift from her mother). \ \