WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18462, 17 August 1925, Page 2

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The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive fox publication in the "Women's Corner' 1 items of social or persons! news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the Eignaturoa of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to. woznea. Mrs Vernon, Mrs Gcdby, Miss Beadel. Miss Kathleen Bristed, and Miss Edna White-Parsons, of the Christohurch Ladies' Golf Club, are motoring to Timaru to-day to compete in the golf tournament. Mss E. L. Sapsford and Mis c es Gypsy and Gwitha Shand, of the Avondale Golf Club, are leaving to-dav for Timaru. where thpy will take part in the golf tournament. Miss Molly Reeves (AiHd.md), who has been visiting Mrs J. S. Middleton, Mt. Pleasant, returns to the north tomorrow. Miss Mabel Smith has left for WeiI Jingrton to attend a conference of | school teachers. Mrs Norton Sharps has left Christchtneh to take up her residence in Sydney. Mrs Frank Pvne and her children are spending the school holidays in Timaru. Miss Hazel Dickey is visiting friends in Wanganui. Mr and Mrs E. C. Anderson (Woodgrove) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs Conrad Hamman (Fendalton) left on Saturday morning for a visit to Dunedin. Mrs 11. H. Browne and Mr E. H. Browne left for Wellington on Saturday. Mrs W. J. Walter, wife of the chairman of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, was amongst the guests invited to the luncheon and reception held aboard tko Omaha on Friday. Miss Thelma Ayers returned to Kangiora last week after competing at the Timaru Competitions. Miss Ayers gained .the highest aggregate points in the ladies' vocal section. In her seven classes she secured four firsts, two seconds and one third. A cable message from New York states that Mrs J. P. Morgan, wife of the financier, died on Friday, Rafter two months' sleeping sickness. Hear-Admiral F. H. Schofield yesterday gave another delightful luncheon on board the flagship Omaha. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs M. 0. Keane, Mr P. Crisp, Mr and Mrs E. Clarke, Dr. alnd Mrs T. E. Telford, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman,- Mr H. P;~ Bridge, Mr Gilbert White and Miss White, Mrs Clarkson, Mrs M Intyre. > Miss Stella Murray, Miss B. Law, Miss R. Jarvis. Commander T. A. Kittinger, Commander R. S. Edwards, Commander Finney, Commander J. H. Brooks, Commander R. A. Kooh, Lient.-Commander H. J. Bay, Lieut. D. C. Watson, Comiiaander H. E. Collins, Lieut. Lowell Cooper, Lieut. R. C. j Ferris, Ensign A. L. Hamlin, i Among the priests at "Kenilworth" ! are: Mr Barlings (England),. Mr D. Hnnkev (Napier), Mr Manning' (Wellington), Miss R. Grace (Wellington), Miss McKellar (Dimedin), Miss Jolly (Greymouth), and Mr Wade (Sydney). Miss' Cora Wilding, whose excellent exhibition of water colours has been arousing much interest during the past week, has decided to accede to many requests to continue the exhibition at the Art Gallery for another week. The collection is particularly interesting and varied, as Miss Wilding has been fortunate enough to have travelled in many lands, and her pictures include scenes from California, Tahiti. New Mexico, the Italian lakes, Spain, Sweden, and even that rarelyvisited land, Morocco. The seniors and juniors knock-out Canadian foursojne match, which was to have been begun this week at the iShirley links by members of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club, has been postponed until next- week, and entries will close on Monday, August 24tli, at 4 p.m. Partners will be drawn. The usual monthly, bogey match will be played this week on Friday, instead of on Wednesday. Opponents will he drawn and entries close on Wednesday. The Canterbury Grain and Stock Clerks' Society (Inc.) and Shipping Officers' Guild (Inc.), are holding a dance on Thursday next, the 20th inst., in the Winter Garden, when Marston's Orchestra will bo in attendance. A number of invitations have been issued and there are still a limited number iof tifckets available, and these may be had on application to the secretary, Mr W. E. Cronin, care of the .Canterbury (N.Z.) Seed Co., Ltd., Cashel street. MAKING HOUSEWORK EASIER. Thousands of women in New Zealand have discovered that nothing can. take the place of Verbena Soap. Since they have found a way to make housework easier why shouldn't you get its benefit, too? Get a golden bar or two of Verbena Soap from your grocer to-day and let it prove its extra helpfulness. —G Fashionable shoes now at the" races include Brown .Willow Calf and real Lizards in brown and procurable at Panne Us', 105 Manphester street, 'phone 694. 6 The Peters Gray School of Dance, Drama, and Mime, 98 Victoria street, has commenced new term. Eing 'phone 3717. —6

The wiatry -weather conditions prevailing on Saturday once again made it necessary for the ladies who attended the race-meeting at Riccarton to wear the warmest and most serviceable wraps. Though little rain fell during the afternoon, and the sun made a valiant attempt to warm the atmosphere, the hint of hajl in the air and the dampness underfoot made eon- , ditions rather trying to women-folk. | A surprise party visited the resij donee of- Mr anrl Mrs Stan Falkingi ham, Opawn, on Thursday evening, and spent an enjoyable time in musical items, dancing, games, and competitions. To-morrow nnd on Wednesday, at the* Svdenham Football Hall, euchre players will have an opportunity of playing for a £SO open order, which is being offered l>v the. Excelsior Euehie Assembly. Forty other valuable prizes will also be awarded. CHILDREN'S BALL AT OKAIN'S BAY. The third annual children's fancy dress ball was held in tho Atlienaaum Thero was a largo attendance of adults and children. , Tho dance liaJl looked particularly gay with multi-coloured streamers, Japanese lanterns, balloons, garlands, and bush gj'ounery, and made a lovely setting for uhe pretty costmnos of the children. .Novelty dances, such as the Balloon Waltz, Streamer One Step, Lucky Snowball Waltz, and the Alberts, with carnival caps, all added to tho gaiety of the evening. Tho Lucky Spot Waltz was won by Winnie Robinson and Rita Priest. A delicious set supp,er was served in a specially arranged supper-room. Darning for tho children ceased at 11 p.m., after which the adults danced. Music was provided by Mr A dock (piano), and Mr C'ullan (violin), both of Akaroa. Extras were played by Mrs Robinson and Mr Reg. Mora. Before departure each child received a box of chocolates. Prizes were awarded by vote, and the results are as follows:—Girl under 3: Daphne Thomas (Pink and Gold Tulip). Boy under 3: Roger Mason (Horsey, Hold Tail Up). Girl under 10-. Violet Hall (Bride) 1, Pat Muir (Pierrette) 2 Bov under 10: Jim Moore (Hussar) 1, Stanley Tibbotts (Cricketer) 2. Girl over 10: Winnie Robinson (Hope of - Okain's) 1, Trena Mason (Jazz Band) and Leila Mason (House to Let) (equal) 2. Boy over 10: Clarence Hartley (Kiltie) 1, Norman Mason (Uncle Sam) 2. Most Original Girl: Leila Mason (House to Let) and Rosie Harris (Nepin, All Blaok). Most Ori--inal Boy: Roger Mason (Horsey, Keep Tail Up). Othors in costume were:-—Dollie Moore (What Is It?), Billy Boleyn. (Garden Fence), Sylvia Mason (Sylvia Starch), Rosie Hoistein (Blotting Paper), Rita Priest (Irish Colleen). Freda Mason (Jazz Band), Vera Mould (Autumn), Joyce Harris (Oranges and Lemons), Jean Harris (Morning Tubs), Hilda Mason (Masqueret), Violet Hall (Bride), Vida Mould (Coon), Rita Harris (Edmonds Custard Powder), Rons Mason (Ragtime'). Nancy Moore (Pack of Cards), Nita Robinson (Shamrock)' Joan Mason (Golliwog). Dulcie Robinson (Strawberry), Joyce Reid (Pink Fairy), Doreen Harris (Belgian) Panfiy Haines (Columbine), Vera Harris (May Time), Daphne Thomas (Pink and Gold Tulip), Mervyn .Priest- (Dutchman), Norman Mason (Uncle Sam), Billy Robinson (Policeman), Owen Priest (Mexican), Clarence Hartley (Kiltie Boy), Reggie Harris (Winter), Roger Mason ("Horsey Keep Your Tail Up"). Jack' Hair (Indian Rajah), Don Boleyn (Old Black Joe), Moore (Hussar), Reg. Tibbots (Gipsy),' Leu Tibbots (Sailor), Clifford Harris (Bubbles), Harry ..Harris (Sailor), Alan Tibbots (Cricketer), Archie Ware (Pierrot), G. Mason (Pierrot) "Jimmy Boleyn (Sandwich Man),' Alan Holstein (Corn). WENTWORTH CABARET CLUB. • The Wentworth Cabaret Club's weekly dance an the Winter Garden on Saturday night proved a most popular function. THe attendance was excellent, there being over two hundred and fifty members and' guests present. A special feature was a Spanish tango danced by Miss Arline Power and Mr Leo Coffey, who were enthusiastically.. encored. Excellent music was played by Bailey's Jazz Band. Ahiongst those present were the following Colonel and Mrs Bidlay (India), Major and Mrs G. Cook (Australia), Mr and Mrs H. S. Manning, Mr and Mrs E. Delahunty Mr and Mrs Vincent, Mr and Mrs Allan Perham . (Wellington), Mr and Mrs "VV. Wells, Mr and Mrs F. Blank (Auckland). Mr and Mrs G. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Wood (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs Arthur Rose, Mr and Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, Mr and Mrs J. F. Mason, Mr and Mrs H. J. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs S. W. Gelling, Mr and Mrs T. Watt, Mr and Mrs J. C. Baldwin, Mr and Mrs E. A. Welsh, Mr and Mrs E. T. Hammond, Mr and Mrs H. Beauvais, Mr and Mrs Walter Helsdon, 'Mr and Mrs L. J. Wise, Mr and Mrs J:' E. Queree, Mr ana Mrs G. Ballantvne, Mr and Mrs F. A. Kraliagen. Mr and Mrs Roi Cummins, Mr and Mrs W. B. Gracie, Mr and Mrs L. A. Davie, Mr and 'Mrs C. D. Burn, Mr and Mrs F. Livingstone. Misses Irene Davidson (Timaru), Girlie Pritchard. Thelma Gelling, V. Bealford, Nola Griffiths, Arline Power, Betty Hobson, It. Neate, Bessie Macdonald, Lena Graham, Re nee Warne, Myrtle Clark, Jean Maxwell, E. Ellis, D. Hartley, F. William e nn, T> Bagley, Edna Donaldson, Alice Noonan, Belle Harland, Olive Brydon, Dorothy Gersty, L. Simpson, Veronica Smith, Beenie Frazer, G. Carter, L. Simmons, Ena Lawson, M. Lindsay, Eleanor Hurrell, Clive Mell, Emmo Moore, Nancy Is'ewlard, G. Robertson, L. Smart, F. Craig, Bessie Bell, Edna Ellison, Alma Lodge, Kitty Noonan, Madge Osborn, Alma Finnerty, Kath Kane, Flo Warren, Becky Logan, Monica Healey, Patricia McKenzie, Gladys Carter, Connie Connell, Lois McKinly, A. Thompson, Nellie Davie, K. Blunt, Winnie Lyons (Adelaide), Mavis Emerson, Majorie Doell, M. Lindsey, Pearl Lisle, Ngaio Carter, Eveleen O'Carroll, G. Hill, L. Weston, M. Brien, S. Hunter, D. McLaren M. Oxley, C- Harrison, Lieut. Rhodes, Lieut. Hiebbs, Messrs C. J. Bell, Erio MiUton, J. Moore, W. G. Gerrard, J. S. Haslett, K. H. Hargrcaves, W. L. Cunningham, J. N. Lowrv, N. Fowler, G. Osbourne, 7>. Iloach, J. Powell, J F. Mason, S. Lucas, B. Cook, A. Pearson, J. Rattray, S. Lambert, Doug. Cox, R. C. Gilbert, A. H. Spratt, Russell 'Moore, F. W. Large, F. N. Petrie, J. Jackson, J. Mi Glasson, F. W. McCaldon, L. C. Robinson, R. B. Forsyth, H. Tapper, G. McMillan, H. S. Jacobs, E. J. Liddell, L. Kelly R. Peters, W. Bell, A. Ellis, C. Morrison, F. Pago, L. C. Penlington, Leo Coffey, C. Mitchell, A. Robertson, N. W. Robinson, R. Mcßae, Ivor Owen, R. Stokes, A. N. Turner, W. Rattray, L. Bennett, H. Moyle, D. Gunn, T. Cowlishaw, Noel Walker, H. H. Robinson, H. Oliver, J. M. Steinmetz, P. Farmer, L. Coxon, F. G. Anderson, S. Dobbs, G. H. Healey, A. M. King, W. H. Tippinsr >M. Barrett, S. Wilbraham, A. McDowell, F. Wells. R. Toomey, C. S. Knight, J. p. Flood, TT. Hulston, C. Gilbert," C. C. Brown, E. A. Calvert, J'. Woolcock, L. Hampton, I). Truscott, F. Bell, G. Williams O. Arlington. G. Mcintosh, C. WestJ L. Baker, and C. J. Kobinson (hon. see.).

I OKAIN'S R.S.A. BALL. I The ball organised by the Okain's Ba" returned soliders was a popular event and cr.e of the most enjoyable held this year. The hall was cailv decorated in red, white and blue streamers, balloon?, and native bush. At the back of the stage two large flags held, pride of place, while massed red, white and blue natural flowers achieved a unique effect. Bradford's Orchestra (Ohri.stchurch) supplied the music. The lucky snowball (iar.ee was won by Mrs I>eg Mason and Exhibition dances by Miss Eileen Grummit and Mr Cyril Poulson, both of Christehurch, were much appreciated. A much esteemed guest of the eyenir.ig was the Mayor of Akaroa (Mr Armstrong). Mr J. Haines was M.C. Amoag- thn many present were:—Mrs Alsy Hartley, effective frock of rosecoloured net over black satin: Miss Hazel Cunningham (Christehurch), tubae brown marocain and georgette; Mrs Alan Mason, black silk velvet ; Miss Ruby Haines, becoming sheath frock of black chiffon velvet, touches of scarlet marabout trimming: Mrs S. H. Thomas, cyclamen figured georgette with accordion-pleated cape and ipron panel of. a paler shade; Mrs J. Ilaines, greon and silver shot, channelize; Mrs K. Moore, ooie fnconno velvet, prettily beaded in silver; Mrs W. Mould, crev crepe. <le chine: Miss Linda Mason, attractf.-e Crock of delpl>ii;:um patin, fringe of inara-!-ou» on hem; Miss Maude Hartley, becoming black sntin marocain frock, with touches of pink; Miss Rita Mason, catin lame of an uncommon shade of uink; Mrs W. Robinson, peacock green chiffon velvet, with gold tissue, flared, panel nt side, and tissue posy on left shoulder; Mrs WoodeH (Akaroa), black taffeta and gold lace; Mrs H Barnham, green figured marocain; Mrs Reg. Mason, black silk, bronze luce sleeves; Mrs Ilall, sounle rutin in becoming ohade of green; Miss K. Oibb (Le Bon's), cream satin marocain; Mrs C. Hartley, black and marl jersev silk; "Mrs C. Mason, pretty fiock of salmon-nink satin, lace apron panel; 2£iss G. P»o)t, dainty frock of cream poovpetto, circular bands of narrow blue ribbon; Mra L>. G. Mason, handsome frock of black c'larnieuso, with eequined tunic; Mrs Geo Harris, wedgrvood blue satin, io#e trimiri'.ngs. Mrs Arnold Ware, becoming frork of deep cream jersey silk; Mrs P. Harris, 'pretty dress of royal bhie souple satin, tcuches of cream; Mrs Archie Ware, white ciepo do chine and radium lace; Miss Stella Harris, crocus mauve broche crepe do chine, pretty feather ceinture; Miss Alice Wore, pink satin feather trimming; Miss Mary Moore, marl jersey silk; Miss Daphne Harris, pretty larkspur-blue, with sequii? panels; Miss J. Tracker, shrimp-brown crepe de chine, deep lace insertions; Miss Lai.da Holstein, white crepe de chine; Xrs Tollan (Akaroa), black satin £nd ladium laco; Miss H. Dillon (Akaroa), wine silk, with crochet overdress; Mrs J. Boleyn, blar.< jersey silk; Miss Gallagher 'L;,'Helton), eggshell-blue satin and gold lace; Miss A Mcaa (Christehurch), pink mirojiir, feather trimming; Miss E. Grummit(Christehurch), black satin, uncommon overdress of embossed red and black net; Miss L. Moore, dainty old rose crepe de chine, >~nd deep cream lace; Miss Mary Grant, kingfisher satin; Mjss Martha Grant, n auve crepe dfc chine; Miss Emily Hartley. cream taffeta; Mesdames R. Hartlo/, ,T. f'artley, McConnel. T. Ware, P. lloore, Thelning, C. Hartley, Miss E. Spurr. Mfissrs H. Mason, G. Armstrong (Akfi«n). G. Mason, W. Robinson, W. Mould, R. Hall, S H. Thomas, G. N.' Moore. W. Thomas, R. Robinson, Reg. Mason, G. Harris, A. Ware, A. Hartley, Joe Haines, Roger Mason, Arnold .Ware, Jim. Haines, C. JMason, C. Hartley, Heg. Mora, A. Cunningham (Duvauchelle Bay), H. Anderson (Le Bon's), Woodell' (Aikaroa), Ales. Gibbs (Le Bon's), P. Waghorn (Duvauchelle Bay), J. Craw (Chorlt-on), 'S. Harrington (Le Bon's), R, Gallagher (Christehurch), C. McGillagan (Akaroa;, —. Tollan (Akaroa), G. Moore, J. Harris, jun., C. Mora (Le Bon's), C. Holstein, Lester Hartley, A. H. Spurr, L. McEwan.'J,' Mason, C. Barker (Le Bon's), R. Mould, E. Coffin, C. Mould, F. Mason, T. Mora (Le Bon's), J. Gilbert (Le Bon's), G. Boleyn, P. Harris, E. W. Spurr. BALL AT SPRINGSTON SOUTH. The children of Springston South and surrounding districts have been on tiptoo of excitement for several weeks past in-anticipation of the fancy dress carnival which, having been postponed on account of bad weather, eventuated in the Memorial Hall. This ball is now ail annual affair, and the evening's function was a brilliant success. About £l3 was . taken at the door. This money will bo spent on the school children at a later date, the children danced oh the main floor of the hall from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and after that the adults danced until the early hours of the morning. The hall was tastefully decorated with greenery and various coloured balloons. The music was supplied by Mr M. Terry (Lincoln), and Miss Cushla Ryan played extras. The M.C.'S duties were carried out iby Messrs A. McLeod and A. Payne. The judges of the costumes were Mrs H. Sowden, Messrs W. Wright and A. iSmither, and they made the following awards:—Best fancy dress, girls (Miss O'Hara's prize), was won by Joyce Moore (Christmas Tree). Most original dress (Mrs A. McLeod's prize) was won by Emma Tyson (Easter Lily). Best fancy dress, boys (Sirs Ryan's prizo) was won by Fred. Tyson (lied Indian). Most original costume (Mrs Musson's prize) was'won by Joe Ryan (White Leghorn Rooster). Mrs Hewitt's prize for girl in best fancy dress not attending the Springston South School, was won by Phyllis Round (Rainbow). Mrs Crook's prize for boy in best fancy dress, not attend- ' ing the Springston South School; was won by Allister McLeod (Will o' the Wisp) Ist; Jim Napier (KeWpie) and Jack Hamilton (Jack Frost) tied for second prize. Miss Calder's prize for the .youngest child in fancy . dress, was won by Colleen Keast (Daffodil). During the. evening a lucky-spot waltz was held, and was won by Misses Audrey Chambers and Phyllis 'Parrett. Amongst the children present in fancy dress were:—Joyce'Moore (Christmas Tree), Sylvia Kimber (Good Luck), Ruby Kimber ' (Eve), Joyce. M,itchell (Breeze), Owen Roberts ' (Butterfly), Hazel Greaves (Window), Miriam Cook (Chineso Lady), Emma Tyson (Easter Lily), Mabel Jackson (Polly), Dorothy Duff (Tambourine .Dancer), Marjorie Shackel (Butterfly), Mona Chapman (Little Miss Mullet), Allison Woods (Rosebud), Joan ' Chambers (Art Union), Audrey Chambers (Grass), Patty Parrett (Irish Colleen) Phyllis Parrett (New Zealand), Phyllis Blakemore (Daisy) Ruby Blakemore (Daffodil), Peace Hamilton (Order of the Bath) Dorothy Cook_ (Lost Luggage), Joyce Moore (Picnic), Annis'Musson (Spring Salad), Iris Powell (Magpie), Eileen Chapman (Danger Signals), Hope Tyson (Birdie Blue), Phyllis Round (Rainbow), Colleen Keast (Daffodil), Colin Tyson (Clown), Jim Moore (Jack Tar), Prank Hewitt (Peter Pan), Fred Tayson (Red Indian), Arnold Chapman (Indian) Clem Harris (Mexican), Arnold Kimber (Inl dian Prince), Ray Harris (Egyptian- Prince} Allan Duff (Buffalo Bill), Bruce Chapman (Gipsy), Jack Mitchell (Jack of Diamonds) Henry Woods (Cowboy), Joe Ryan (White Leghorn Rooster), Ken Greaves (Bunto* Bobbed, or Shingled), Allan Musson (Scarp crow). Jack Hamilton (Jack Frost). Amongst the adults present were: Mr Mrs A. McLeod, Mr and Mrs A. Mcße«n Mr and Mrs C. Stace. Mr and Mrs L fttl™' Mr and Mrs E. H. Rowell, Mr and Mrs r J. Roberts, Mr and Mrs J. R. Tvson ir and Mrs E. J. Harris, Mr and Mrs J Mnn™ Mr and Mra J. S. Simpson, Mr and \t H. Hoskin, Mr and Mrs W. Musson. Mr Mrs Hewitt, Mr and Mrs T. Hamilton m and Mrs C. J. Woods. Mr and Mrs T 'n ter, Mr and Mrs H. H. Napier, Mr anil V? r " G. Duff.. Mr .and Mrs W. Keast, Mr anrt w T. J. Kimber, Mr and Mrs W. Wright if 3 and Mrs G. Cook, Mr and Mrs N p„' ~r Mr and Mrs 'S. Keast, Mr and Mrs P nivf, more, Mr and Mrs R. Chapman, Mr ?T e " Greaves, Mr and Mrs C. Chanm?? and Mrs L. Crump, Mr and Mrs T to' Mr and Mrs J. Hoskin, Mesdames "w c- ' den, E. S. Chambers Hutchinson. r n »i Ryan, J. Blakemore. Round, Misses p^V, an ?' O. Douglas, B. Hutchinson, T. Gn>nu"». Keast, I. Everest. M. Hill, C. Ryan A Nj ' 0. Hara, E. Keast. A. Marshall, S ir£ v J. Wright, Shackel (2) E. Mus,™ l^ 1 ' Keast, I>. Bray. M. Bray, V. ChanmJ * Greaves,. M. Elford, P. Elford, w \r ' J - G. Rowell. O. Cook, D. Hamilton V." on - Everest, T. Gillat, N. Neale, \r Tc lf 5 L - Elford, H. Fletcher, V. Harris A t. ll, R - Payne, E. Hoskins, F. Keast. M p* 7 ® 6 - L - Brav, Kimber (3), J. Baxter, D* w 4y D. kysn, G. Burns, T. Pearson ' v? ar 'hall, G. Kimber, N. Mneson; B. Hiitnv?!" Ryan, Hntchjneon, J. Hoskins T. Brav t ■ 0. R. Wright, W. H. Jackson, F. .'SH Chapman, and T. Greaves. to '>erts, G. .

MAYORESS'S PARTY. ; In tho Mayor's room at the Municipal Chambers on Saturday morning, ■ tile Mayoress, Mrs .7. K. Archer, cnterUuncd the four American ladies : whose husbands arc officers of the . i of the I'lset Entertainment Committee, who were pleased to lie thus afforded an opportunity of becoming better acquainted with the visitors ; from tlio Lnited States. On the tja table, which was derorated with fraglant violets and Epriiirr blooms, pride of place was given to a larsje cake with a replica of the British and American flags on the i ing. When tea was dispensed, Mrs Home, at Mrs Archer's request, cut the cake. The ladies present were:—Mrs Home, Mrs J3au<ihman, Mrs I.ewis, Mrs Xewton, Mrs and Mis? Bov'c, Mrs Agar, Mrs C\ 1!. Bendel, Vrs W. S. Jjean, Mrs Clifton Bingham, Mrs C. Chilton. Miss Ci w swell, ]\lrs Norton Francis. Mrs W. B. Fov, Mrs J. H. Hall, 3lrs George Hanmer, J. C. Holme*. -Miss Heywood, 3frs H. Holland. Mrs H._ S. S. Kyle. Mrs Mason,' Mrs J. S. Neville, Mis*? Xewton, Miss Overton, Mi-s D. G. Ogilvie, Mrs Phipps-Black, Hon. jMrs Tabu Rhodes, Mrs Kountree. Mrs Y. Bicliards, Mrs H. I?. Smith, Mrs Pnvthwn, Jfrs W. J. Sim, Mrs A. E. Smit'\ Mrs J. S. Thomson, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Mrs Treleaven. IMrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Algar Williams, and Mrs 11. Wyatt. DIXIELAND. Dixieland had a record'gatherinp; nt j tho usual weekly danco on Saturday evening. The decorations were carried out on a very lavish scale, and Sutherlaud's Orchestra supplied excellent music. Amongst the guests present wero Mr and Mr Erik Rutherford, Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard, Mr and Sirs Millton, 3>r. and Mrs A. Thomson, Dr. and Mrs Louisson, 3>r. and Mrs "Widdowson, Dr. and Mrs Will, Dr. and Mrs King (Rangiora.), Mr and Mrs S. P. Godfrey, Mr and Mrs R. J. Mulligan, Captain and Mrs Bland, Mr and Mrs R. M. Rutherford. Mr and Mrs E. J. Cordner, Mr and Mrs F. 11. Wise, Mrs Laurenson, Mr and Mrs F. Dixon, Mr and Mrs Sidney Hunt. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Baird, Mr and Mrs Alan Matson, Mrs Hutton, Mr and Mrs George Lewis, Mr and Mrs Harold Goggin, Mr and Mrs Baker, Mr and Mrs Freeth, Mr and 'Mrs J. B. Nealc, Mrs Acton-Adams, Ca.ptain and Mrs Godwin, Madame Winnie Fraser (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs A. Bidgood, Mrs Price, Mr and Mrs Sid Smith, Mr and Mrs C. H. Knight, Mrs Bums, Mr and Mrs F. T. Anderson, Mr and Mrs J. P. Peaks, Mrs Norman Wilks, Mr and Mrs Parkinson, Mr and Mrs F. W. Freeman, Mr and Mrs Wreaks, Mr and Mrs J. Erwin, Mr and Mrs J S. Guthrie, Mrs Cook, Mr and Mrs Falls, Mr and Mrs Hannan, Mr and Mrs G. Bullock, Mr and Mrs Cookson, Mr and Mrs H. A. Bullock, Misses Stella Murray, Betty Rutherford, Alix Kirk, Connie Ledger, Jean McDougall, Cherry Smith, Rene "YVrathall, Thelma Kibblcwhite, Wilson (2), Rona Monro, Lila Warner, Toby Coombe, Lorn a Saunders, Polhill, Hazlett, Jensen, Doris Priestnall, Ngaire McColl, Melva Priestnail, Olive Nightingale, M. Queonan, M. McClatchie, Kura Asquith, Welsh, Eileen Bonnington, Lina Williamson, Ruby Jacobs, Hadfield, Nora Buss; Hilary Buss, Winnie White-Parsons, Jean Holland, Dorothy Leversedge, Nona Frankish, Gwen Wratt, L. Craythorne, Hazlett, Sybil Shaw, Betty Overton, Betty Norris, Helen ham, Wallace, Rona Vaughan, Anni© Moir, Jessie Mayo, Halmai Loughnan, Hunter-Brown, Grace (Wellington), C. McKenzie, Elsie Ives, Neville, P. Stringer,. Jessie Clark, Janet Dickson, P. Maher, Janet York, Winnie Greig. Gwen Jones, Vernor Brown ('Wellington), Ledham (Perth), W. Gray, G. Greig, Bruce. M. Greig, L. Scott, E. Jackman.. Olive Round, Ward, Doris Codling, darkson, Palmer, Ida Denton, Withell, G. Wetherdon, Robinson, Mae Rennie Eileen Rennie, Co-burn, Doris Sedman, Barbara Webb, Fanny MidMolly Reeves (Auckland), May Thacker, Reynold, Doake, M. Pierson, Joyce Pierson, Schniedeman, Richards (3), Corbett, Sharp, Widdowson, M. Morland, Winifred Repd, Nell Buddo, Burt, Hazel Robinson, Gracie Helmore, Doris Robinson, Scarville, Mcpibbon, Essie Gilmour, Geraldino Anderson, Baigent, Eileen McDavitt, Liggins, Mahon, Hart, Vernor Helmore. Nora Helmore, Brown, Margarite Harper, Betty Harper, Phyllis Widdowson, Zoe Gray, Le Cren, Dorothy Wilson, Hazlett, Law (Dunedin), Wilson (Bulls), Palmer, Mobrae, and Molly Seymour, Dr. Lamb, Messrs N. Le Cren, . J. Moore, J. Reid, D. D. Bailey, R. Palmer, Geoffrey Hobbs, F. Fogarty, Laurenson, H. J- Ensor, R. Wheeley, M. Byrnes, R. Triggs, Hislop, Seedj A. Reid, W. E. Wade. Jamieson, Papprill, Gray, Hart, Talbot, Baker, Theo Turner, Patterson, P. Thompson, Sloman. B. Murray. Barling, Brunsden. Gunn. J. Prendergast, Pryor, Vincent, A. Clark, Hillsworth, Walters, Beck, O'Dell, Innes-Jonos, J. Turpjn, Hardy, F. E. Wait, J. B. Norris, Captain Arnold, Messrs J. H. Shipton, Eastrick, Lawlor, D. P. Claridge, L. B. Beslev, W. Buckley, Hartley Smith, Redgrave, I>. Queenan, Dr. Huggins, Messrs Chaffev, Hazlett, A. T. Robinson, Lieut. Atwood, Lieut. Burleigh, Messrs Burridge, J. Matson. Donnelly, T. V. Crease, I. Macdonald, Laurenson, Spanjer, Logan, Curry, Cunningham, Manhire, Searle, McCrostie, Murray Hobbs, Lo Cren, Ledger, D. Gilders, R. Glasgow, Major Furby, Lieut. Harris, Lieut. Watson, Messrs Annar.d, Paton, Lieut. Ramsay, Messrs Fleming, Turnbull. Lieut. Stevens, Lieut. Bennett, Lieut. Carr, Messrs R. J. Robeirts, Overton, Johnston, M. Gold. Tottanhami (London), G. Bristed, Richards, Simmons, Meahan, Gledhill, Kirkwood, J. Ijockhead, Captain Anderson, Messrs C. Craze, Stevens, Lowry, J. Matson, A. Kirby, Edward Mcßean Stewart, Lieut. Hibbs, Messrs E. Parris, A. Brassington, Wood, Ambler, Bacon, Booker, A. Anderson, M. G. Moore, lam Bucban, I. Seay, T. Donald, P. Barrett, L. Coop, Thacker. Beat tie, Lieut. Glisson, Lieut. Roth, Messrs A. Johnston, A. Smith, Holder, Withell, and Roland Smith (secretary). WEDDINGS. ROBINSON—BEATON. The Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very protty wedding when Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Beaton, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Pursey, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Robinson, "Tho oak 6," Waikuku. The Rev. George Hercus was the officiating minister, and the organist, Mr Fred. A. Anderson. The church was. prettily decorated for the occasion by the friends of the family. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of white crepe de chino, her beautifully embroidered tulle veil hanging from a circlet of orange blossom, and forming a train. She carried a bouquet of, white hothouse flowers, with white i streamers. ! Miss Mary Beaton, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a simple frock of green brocaded marocain, and a black lace hat, relieved with gold. Her bouquet was of choice spring flowers, with steamers to . match. j Mr David Robinson attended his brother as best man. ! After the (jeremony the guests repaired to "The Glebe t " the residence of the bride's parents, where Mrs Beaton, who wore a smart frock of

brown marocain with old gold trimmings and hat to match, received her guests. A largo wedding bell of pink and white roses was suspended over the bridal couple in the drawing-room, decorated with .steamers and greens. Later in tho afternoon the happy couple left for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a smart navy costume with Oriental trimmings, and hat to match. SMITH—MASON. A wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, recently, when Lillis, eldest daughter of the late Mr A. Mason and Mrs Mason (Timaru), was married to Mr Frederick Edward P. Smith, only son of Mr and Mrs F. E. Smith, of Glentunnel. The officiating minister was the Rev. Mr 1 Gerard, and Mr A. N. V. Vine presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her cousin, Mr Arthur Price, of Waimate, was attired in a dainty frock of pale blue satin marocain with long ' draped sleeves of georgette , to tone, with a spray of orange blossom and silver leaves at the waist, bine silk stockings, and shoes to match. . She also wore a coronet of pleated marocain, ■with wreath of orange blossom. The veil of pale blue georgette, artistically draped, was ornamented with silver leaves. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and asparagus fern, with white ribbon streamers. Miss Alice Mason, sister of the bridej was, an'd >yore a prettj frock of pale lavender crepe de chine ornamented- with silver' beading, a fefelt at the low waist-line, with rosette and streamers of silver ribbon. Her hat was of black crinoline trimmed with satin ribbon and silver flowers. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums with touches of lavender. Two little girls, Lorna Mason, sister of the bride, 'and a small cousin, Phyllis Halliday, of Invercargill, attended as flower-girls. They were attired in dainty frocks of rose-coloured organdi and pale lavender crepe de chine. I Mr W. Reid-was best man. • After the ceremony Mrs Mason held a reception at the Wentworth Tea Rooms. Later the bride and bridegroom left by train for the south, where their honeymoon was spent. REID—ALEXANDER; ■ A wedding was solemnised .in the Ashburton Presbyterian Church, the contracting parties being Annie Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. H. Alexander, to William, son of Mr J. Reid, Auckland. The Rev. A. G. Irvine officiated, and Miss Watt presided at the organ. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory satin, with radium lace sleeves and side panel, relieved with pearls. A long veil of silk-embroidered' tulle was wiorn, and she carried a, shower bouquet of arum lilies and maidenhair fern, with white satin streamers. The bride was attended by her two' sisters, Miss Maisie and Miss "Lily Alexander. Miss Maisie wore apricot, marocain, with sleeves of georgette and band of leaves to tone worn round , the hair. Miss Lily wore mauve marocain, with sleeves of georgette and band of leaves to tone.. Both carried shower bouquets. Miss Mavis, youngest sister of the bride, was the flower girl, wearing a dainty frock of shell pink marocain and carried a posy of roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Eric Burgess as best man, and Mr S. Alexander acted as groomsman. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a- silver horseshoe . by her little nephew, No© Lilley. A large number of guests were later on entertained in the Victoria Hall, which was prettilv decorated for the occasion. The newly-wedded pair left for the north in the evening, the bride wearing a navy blue braided costume and a smart black hat with white ospreys.