WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18489, 17 September 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

♦ The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social oi personal news. Such Items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Randall Burdon arrived in Christehureh bust night, and is stpying with Miss Mary Macdonald, "H'sunblcden."

Commander and Mrs George Dennistoun , and their children, who have had a house at Fendalton for a few months, return to Peel Forest tomorrow.

Mrs J. A. S. Wait, who has been visiting Mrs J. R. Loughnan l (Fairlie) returned to Riccarton last night. Sir William and Lady Him arc arriving in Christehureh on .Saturday. They will stay at Warwick House.

Miss Joan Ueid (Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs George Rhodes, J3everley. Mrs. Percy Fordham, (Poverty Bay) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Cecil Wood, Armagh street West. Miss .Mice Pasooe (Clifton) is staying with Mrs Gerald Gerard, Snowdon. Miss Nancy Wilsoni (Bulls), who has been the guest of Mrs Walter Moore, has returned to ,the north. Miss Joyce Gibson, who has boon staying with Mrs Laidlaw (Dunedin), is returning to Christchurch "to-day.

Miss Margaret Trino is staying at Warwick House.

The wedding of Miss Agnes Hazlett and Mr W. L. Cunningham takes place at Invercargill this afternoon. Mrs 'J. W. Brown and Miss C. Brown {."Thft Beacons, N"felsc>i) iare spending a short holiday in Christchurch with friends.

Miss Reka Ballin (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Moss Ballin (Clyde road, xendalon).

Mr and Mrs C. G. Dalgety (Christ church) and Mr and Mrs J. S. Caughey (Auckland) are at Warner's Hotel. Among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel are Miss R. Wright (Annat), Miss Dorothy Judd (Waddington) and Mrs Witty (Temuka). .

Mrs Campbell (Sydney), Mrs W. H. Hargreaves and Miss Hargreaves (Geraldine), Mrs A C. Nichols (Maheno) are at the United Service Hotel. | Misses Marie and Maudie Kitto have left for Hasvke's Bay, where they win be the guests of Miss Mary Wallace. The members of Cercle Francais and their friends are promised a treat at 'Te Whare" to-morrow night, when a programme of French songs will be given by Mis ß Millicent Jennings, with interpretative comment by the president Monsieur Tonnoir.

Mrs M. A. ..Wells, of Wanganui, celebrated her 100 th birthday yesterday. She possesses all her faculties, and is able to walk about. She was born in Ewell, in Surrey, England, and speaks interestingly of incidents of William IV. 's reign. The Governor-General, Sir Charles Fcrgusson, visited her' last week, and expressed surprise at her* wonderful memory. , The penultimate dance held under the auspices of the Wembley Club, -will take place'in St. Mary's Memorial Hall on Monday evening. The function .will ,take the form of a ball, and a carnival supper will be provided. Marston's Orchestra is supplying the music.

The members of the Burwood' branch of the Girls' Friendly Society were the guests of Mrs Tobin on Tuesday night, the occasion being the fifteenth anniversary of the branch. The rooms were gay with flowers of maize and green shades—the branch's colours—as was also the birthday cake, where fifteen maize and green candles burned bravely while the girls sang "Aula Lang Syne." Games and a good old-fashioned community sing brought a merry evening to a close.

Mrs A. E. Herbert and Mrs R. L. Cossins have organised a progressive euchre party, social, and dance, to be held' to-night in Linwood Hall, Rolleston street, in order to raise funds to buy a piano fdt the Essex Home.. A good programme and supper will be provided, and the' promoters promise patrons a most enjoyable evening. Mrs J. C. Lord, who since her return fjcom Sydney has been visiting relatives in the country, is now back in town, and tennis players are pleased again to have her aid in organising matches. At the Avonside courts yesterday a very enjoyable match was played between the Avonside A and the Cashmere Hills A teams. Avonside, who won by a com--fortable margin, was represented by Misses May Spiers, M. Dorman, Campbell, Mesdames Sharpe, Ballan, Bullock; Donaldson, and Price. The Cashmere players were Misses Bowron, Johnston, Andrew, Witte, , Mesdames Leslie Dougall, Fisher, Charters, and England. Afternoon tea, provided by the Avonside ladies, pleasantly concluded au enjoyable afternoon. FUR RE-MODELLING. The best period of the year to have furs re-modelled is in the spring when the furriers are able to devote far more attention' to their work" than in the rush time. Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, announces that she is able now to dp a certain amount of re-modelling. Furs, however, should be left early. > M 6631 TRANSFORMS DISH-WASHING. Once you have tried Verbena Soap you willnnd dozens of uses for it. It washes clothes beautifully with very little toil on your part, it transforms dish-washing into a brief simple task) it is ideal for cleaning floors, woodwork, and bathroom- fixtures. —G Real snake skins of the finest oolourinjT have just be landed by Pannells', 105 Manchester street, who are making shoes to order from them and also from stock in latest London styles.—6

A young man was trying to propose, bnt was so nervous that he could only splutter and stutter. Then a fit of coughing overtook him and he looked more foolish than'ever. But the young lady was a person of resource. Without more ado she produced a bottle of Kofgo, gave Reginald a dose, his coughing ceased, and he proposed. E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square, sells Kofgo. '■ 58707 TREATMENT FOR FAIUNG HAIR. Nothing is more distressing to a woman than the knowledge that her hair is-coming out in handfuls. « The Egyptus Treatment will check this, will bring out all the natural lustre of the hair and make it soft, fresh and luxn. riant. Egyptus Hair Specialists, 769 Colombo j-treet, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. _6

The second Tound of the Canadian Foursome golf mateh, -which was postponed on account of bad weather will be plavcd by members of <he Christ-ohurr-rTLadies' Golf Club at the Shirley Links to-morrow.

The Christenurch -Jazz Club, whose weeklv dances .ire always most enjoyable, is holdhg a grand carnival at the Winter ■Garden to-morrow night. Many novelties wrll Be introduced, and a spectacular.dance will be given by Miss Iris Montgomery.

The .bogey match played at the Shirley Links yesterday resulted in a tic in the silver medal division between Miss Ohrystall and Miss Or&eroft Wilson. Mrs Louissnn was the winner in tile' bronze medal division.

Tn connexion with St. George's Hospital Fair, the Beroslord Co. is presentin..':, for competition at the fair. a beautiful cake, wonderfully decorated in heliotroDc.

On 'Saturday evening ?rlrs Ralph vSierakowski's concert party gave their usurd monthly concert at the Addington Reformatory. The items, greatly enjoyed by the inmates, were contributed by Mrs Leslie iScriinshaw, Mrs Stanley Asquith, Miss Ainsley. Miss G. Woavcss, and Mrs R. Sierakowski. For the purpose of launching a women's auxiliary to the Industrial Association of Canterbury, it has been decided to hold a social on October 14th to which all members and their wives and the foremen of -the various industrial organisations and their wives will be invited.

The following pupils of St. Mary's High School, Colombo street, wore successful at the recent examinations: — Pitinr.n's Theoretical Shorthand: Margaret Pet re, Ala ry Ormandy. National Business College, Sydney: Advanced bookkeeping: Janie Renncll, Ivy Fowler; junior bookkeeping: Elizabeth Madden. Peggy-'Flood, Mary Kyle, Helen Thompson, Ellen Greaney. Veronica Slottrie, Moira Wederell; junior shorthand: Helen Thomson. FJizal>eth Madden, Janie Smith, Veronica Sloane, .Ellen Greaney, Mary Kyle, Peggy Flood, and Moira Wederell. An enjoyable evening party "was given by Mr and Mrs L. W. de la Mare recently at their** residence, Barbadoes strest, to celebrate the com-ing-of-age of their eldest son, Fred. A dainty supper was served in the dining-room and the usual toasts were honoured. During the evening the guests enjoyed progressive euchre, competitions and games. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs F. Drayton, Mr and Mrs R. Boot, Mr and Mrs F. Mr and Mrs J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs F. Smee, Mrs A.- Chisnall, Misses Boot, Gooley, Smee, F.,Smee, M. Boot, L. Robbing, G. Drayton, Messrs G. Bucknell, K. Brunsden, R. Boot, T. Smee, J. Oorder, R. Floyd and F. Drayton. ' As mentioned in a previous letter (writes our London correspondent on August 14th) the death occurred in a nursing home of Mrs Carlos Gaetjens, who will perhaps be best remembered in New Zealand as Miss Cissy Staunton, of grand opera and oratorio fame. Already well known in Australia and New Zealand at an early age, bhe left,| for Paris to study -with Madame Marchesi, going subsequently to Hamburg to work with 'Professor Spengel, the famous teacher of German liieder. But I her ambition was- grand opera. About ; 1898 Miss Staunton came to England, ] when her beautiful voice and musicianship, as well as an exceptionally handsome appearance, secured for her a quick entry into opera—as' it was in England then. After touring.with, the Carl Rosa Opera. Company, the Imperial Grand Opera Co., and others who. one after , the other suffered financial reverses, she eventually took the principal contralto parts with al company that saw the first of Sir Thomas Beecharm as conductor. Most noticeable among her various roles were those of Ortruti and Carmen. Realising in due course that without a Continental reputation, an entry into Ccivent Garden was difficult—almqsfc impossible^—she gave up her profession as a public singer, and settled down to a- happy domestic She married Mr Carlos Gaetjens. well known in City circles as the chairman) of a large rubber company, and then* are-four children of the marriage. The cause of death, which came suddenly and mercifully, was cerebral haemorrhage. An impressive funeral service" took place at St. Dominic's Priory, Haverstock Hill, and the interment in Hampstead Cemetery, Church' Row, on July 29th. ' ' FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN. NEW ZEALAND'S DELEGATE. (ntOH. OUR OWS COEEB3POHDEST.) LONDON, August 14. Miss Gladys Cameron (Dunedin) is on the Continent. Since leaving New Zealand she has been doing post-grad-uate study at the University of Chicago, and ono reason for her visit to Europe this summer was that she might attend the annual council meeting, in Brussels, of the International Federation of University Women, as the official delegate from New Zealand. This meeting took place in July, and Miss Cameron found it most interesting and stimulating. The delegates were most hospitably received and entertained. On one occasion they wero received by the King and,. Queen' of the Belgians at their summer palace. Each i delegate was presented to their MajesI esties, who remained for an hour and a half with their guests, and said goodbye to each in turn. After tea ,they were shown over the noted conservatories.

Another occasion of special interest was the presentation of the delegates to the famous Burgomaster,. Monsieur Max, and they were afterwards shown the glories of tiie Hotel de Viile. The Burgomaster made a very charming speech., saying that he was greatly In sympathy, with the aims of the Federation.

These, of course, 'are to promote sympathy and understanding among the University women of the world by means of encouraging women to study m countries other than their own. In furtherance of this scheme, Fellowships are given to graduate women to enable them to travel and do research in other countries, and club houses are built.

Apart from the academic point of view, which is not the aim of the Federation, x t is felt that there can be no basis for world peace until the women of different countries develop mutual understanding and ..fellowship. There have already been significant examples at l° n amon F women hitherto unfriendly, because they have come to * ? atural differences are less important than the formation of a ?±°^- Fod ? ratlon which «* Job the ° De ' Bnd WOrk Awards

From 'Brussels, Miss Cameron has STnS^^T 8 * Wends whom $Ln? '? ? he «U also see I ™,n* J* *£ ex P erien ~ America is a country where one makes friends whom one meets aU CTer tl£ wR

PIONEER SPORTS CLUB.

1 The members of the Pioneer Sports Club last night forsook their usual avocations, and embarked on a fresh sphere of activity. In tbo Winter Garden, they held a delightful dance, , which was well-attended and most enjoyable. Bailey's Jazz Band supplied the music and the members of the committee—Messrs F. Armstrong, Cecil Bonnington, M. P. Jones, I<\ Imeson, C. Fisk, A. H. Haden, J. K. Moloney, C. H. Taylor, junior, p. Harman (honorary secretary)—attended assiduously to the entertainment of their guests, amongst whom were Mesdames H. T. Stringer, W. Flewellyn, J. 'Melt&er, Fred Page, Reg. Adams, H. A. Sutcliffe, Cecil Bonnington, A. Oake.s, Cyril Goodwin, L. G. Blumsky, Angus Donaldson, A. J.. Deyell, L. Barwell. Misses Doreen Topliss, Dorothy Moore, Essie Cater, N. Houselander, Nell Witte, Ruby Harris, Valma Hill, I. Agassiz, Dorothv Dick'nson, Marjorie Williamson, V. Sapsford, Effie Hinds. Claire Caleutt, Peggy Bruce, Edna Donaldson, D. Lo Pine, P. Edwards, W. Blackrrrove, Mirian Tattle, R. Archibald, L. Archibald, C. Lamont, Kathleen Kilgour (Greymouth), OLD BOYS' DANCE. The most aged of St. Andrew's College Old Boys are still at tbo stage when to them dancing is the greatest, of earthly joys, so it goes without saying that the annual dance held by the Old Boys' Association in Dixieland last night was a most cheery arid successful gathering. The members of the committee responsible for the arrangements were Messrs J. H. Dowling, H. D°wling, D. M. Lamb, D. F« Laurenson, K Wallace, F. G. Marrie and C. S. Gibbs (honorary secretary), and to them sincerest congratulations must be offered for the dance, which was the first which the Association has organised, was an unqualified success. Fully two hundted and fifty guests danced to the music of Christie's Orchestra. On the supper tables, decorated with irises and narcissi, were crossed ribbons of light blue and dark blue, the College colours. Mr A. K. Anderson, headmaster of St. Andrew's, and Mrs Anderson were honoured guests, the latter wearing peachpink patterned maroeain, with floating «ide panel and largo ornament of brilliants. Others present were Mesdames J. Dysart, Plilson. C. L. McCrostie, C. ifardie, L. L. Cordery, A. E. Birdling. Misses B. Welch, Linsell Benson, Ive Witte, S. Home, R. Petre. Meta Hardie, M. Gardner, I. McKoy, L. Stevens, Girlie MoGibbon (Wellington), Phyllis Wilkin, Myrtle French, Dorothy Judd, Evelyn Mathieson, Ruby Wright, Edna Raymond. Betty Kiver, Frances Boulton, Gladys Mitchell, Olive Goldie, Ranee Broughton\ Grace Dysart, Trixie Bradley, Clare Wright, Eve and Erica Lynsky, Kathleen Hadfield, May Thacker, Phyllis Wilkinson, Thelma Rowe, P. Hollander, M. Grecnelade, Madge Simnson, L. Robinson," B. Mayo, Lily Robinson, Margaret Or;nerod, Marjorie Browne, Lynda Scales, Phyllis Rainey. Joyce Candy, Thelma. Geddis, Mona Riley, D. Sedman\ Olive Davidson, Stella Edward 3, Rewa Campbell, Margaret MeClatchie, M. Moore, Leonie Cravthorne, Janie Smith, M. Menzie, B. Sinclair, May Andrew, Alice Piercv. Maria Orchard, Phyllis Brass, Melva Priestnall, Lorna Saunders, Jean Lee, Eileen King, Joan Lee, Hinemoa Hull. Edna Samuels, Olive Raymond, Edith Vincent, Arawa Stoddart. Agnes Ktoddart. Lassio Stoddart, Kathleen Thomas, E.. Wilson, Grace Cunningham,. Vera, Davidson, Linda Davidson, Erica MoClatchie, Joyce Thomas. Rita Hall. Bettrv Mulcock. Peggy Hilson, Flossie GeKbie. Flov Smith, Joan Maling, M. Waller, Margaret Carriok, R. Carrick.' M. Swanston, Nell Buddo, J. Grant, M. Francis, Fdna Gill, Vivienne Kendall, Alice Rovds. Joan Robinson, A. Turner. Beryl Richards, Hilary Buss, Kathleen Yemm, N. Legge, M. Reynolds.

CATHOLIC CLUB.

At the invitation of Mr J. R. Hay-v.-ard, vice-president of the Christchurch Catholic Club, a large number of guests assembled at the club rooms, Wiltshire Buildings, last night, and greatly enjoyed the excellent entertainment provided for them by their host> and Airs Hayward. A musical programme of exceptional merit was provided by Misses Kathleen Garven, Lilian Graham (vocalists), Miss Eileen Twomey (pianist), Messrs J. R. Hayward, Arthur McDonald and David McGill (vocalists). Miss Nellie Hayward and Mrs Arthur McDonald acted as accompanists. An interesting and amusing guessing competition was won by Miss Edria Ewing and Mr O'Reilly. Supper was served by Mrs Hayward. His Lordship, Bishop Brodie, on behalf of himself and the large gathering of guests, expressed gratitude to Mr and Mrs Hayward for their hospitality, and thanked the performers for the musical treat provided by them. BALL AT METHVEN.

The bachelors of Methven held their ! annual ball in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening and this function was J easily the most successful of its kind held during the year. There was an unusually large attendance, including visitors from all parts of Canterbury,, and at least 130 couples took part in thr- dancing. The bachelors had formed a, strong committee, of which Mr M. A. Stone was chairman, - and Mr F. A. Anderson, secretary and this committee left' no stone unturned to make the ball a success. Under the supervision of Mr F. A. Anderson, who. has made a name for himself as a designer of ballroom decorations, the hall was tastefully decorated. The bachelors have adopted manderin and white as their colours and streamers of these colours, baskets of flowers, and wail panels of black cats, completed an elaborate scheme. The stage was arranged- as a lounge. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr Daybourn's Orchestra and added to the en. joyment of the evening. Extras were supplied by Mrs Lamont, and Messrs L. Allred, L, Nauman, and G. Petrie. The' floor was in perfect order and a sumptuous supper was provided. Among those present were: Mesdames Alex. Lawrence, H. E. Thomson, \f, ,j Carleton, C. Grieves, Jas. Goodwin, A. C Street, A. Allred, H. Lamont, W. Middleton! Carl Nordquut, Geo. Anderson, W. Goodwin J Hooper (Staveley), JW. J. Stringer (Springbura). E. Burgess (Staveley) J Temple, F. B. Lloyd, E. D. Thomas' E. Hawkhead, A. Blain, TV. J. Owen F J Newman, J. A. Callaghan, W. A ' Ha'den.' a- R f D te J v w -a Dart - Pri "* s*'««. A. L. Hibbs, C. Doherty, A. Bremer A Baxter. Jas. Duff, J. F. Mangin, W. J Burrows, Hy. Fryer, Hector Reid, G. H NieholU D. McLeod, J. H. Stone, D? McKay W J Nee, L. Gillespie, W. K. Morgan, ' Misses Eva Hale (Lyndhurst), Alma Manger Shona Mauger, F. Scoon, Mona Stephens, M Gray (Christchnrch), Eileen Carleton. Jean Petrie A. Gordon, Lillian Davidson, M. Gordon c' Street, D. Ireland, May Thomson, Myrtle Allred, J. Reid, A. Sloan, L. Sprinz. A McNamara, F. Sherry (Timaru), o Gilham, A. Whelan. Mabel Smith (Auckland) M. Lister (Christchurch), M. Steffans 6' Dore, A. Dore, O'Connor (Christchnrch)' D* Breach, B. Miles, M. Hepburn, H. Chambers J. Storrier, A. Paterson, Jean Dandier' Chapman (Alford Forest), M. Chapman (Alford Forest), Rnby Richards (Mt Hutt) D. Hayes, E. Breach, E. Miles, M. Robertson, Jean Robertson, Eva Chambers Hill (Ashburton), White (Ashburton), ' Olive Dalton, A. Jessep, May Dalton, A. Blain, Mabel Pawson, Freda McKay, Dulcie Pawson, E. Dalxell (Medbury), P. Jessep E Houston, A. Middleton, A. Hurst (Eakaia) Ivy Anderson, W. Beaton, D. Beaton, b' Beaton, Eve Burns. M. Briden, Molly Duff' Cooksley, J. Fleming, A. Grieves, Mary Dewson (Ashburton), Hampton, A. Harvey, Alice Btowe, Jessie McKay, Mary McDonald, P Grieves, M. O'Neill, Rita Jessep, Annie Duff' M. McColl, Lena LlUey, Gladys Bushell (Ashiurtofl).

WEDDINGS. RENNTE—HILL. A pretty evening wedding was solemnised at Phillipstown Church recently, when Iris Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Hill, of Woolston, was married to David, son of Mr and Mrs It. P. Rennie, of Cheshire, England.

The bride wore a. charming frock of cameo puik crepe do chine, cut on classical lines, with flared overskirt of silver lace, edged, with pink marabout. The narrow train, suspended from shoulder, was v caught at wrist. The veil, to tone, was arranged with an Eastern effect over a coronet of silver leaves, pink roses and orange blossom, and her bouquet was of irises and hothouse flowers.

She was attended by Miss Girlie Pritchard, who wore a< pretty frock of burnt orange panne velvet over a foundation of gold tissue. Her headdress was of tulle and tissue to match, and she carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers to tone with her dress. Mr Cyril Gilbert attended the- bridegroom as best m?.n. As the bridal party left the church, the bride was presented by her little brother with a silver horseshoe. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at the Cadena Tearooms, where the bride's mother, wearing a powder-blue repp dress with pipings of gold tissue, and smart hat to" match, received the guests. Later, the bride and bridegroom left by motor for their honeymoon, amidst showers of confetti, the bride wearing an ensemble suit of tan kasha cloth and smart hat. FRANCIS—WEST. A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised recently at St. Paul's Church, Cashel street, when Gladys Ethel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. West, of Richmond, and eldest granddaughter of Mr H. J. West, St. Albans, was married to Finlay Leonard, second son of the Rev. R, and Mrs Francis, of Bluff. The Rev. R. Francis performed the ceremony, and Mr Raynor White presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, i wore a dainty tunic frock of ivory georgette with scalloped edges of tiny georgette pleadings, worn over an underdress of white charmeuse satin. A ruche of charmeuse satin formed the low waistline and was finished with hand-made roses of shell-pink and silver. Her tulle veil was edged with white Spanish lace and hung gracefully from a coronet of. silver and orange-blossom to form the train. She carried a sheaf of arnm lilies with . white streamers. .;

The two bridesmaids in attendance were Miss Stella Francis, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Margaret Stewart. The former wore mauve georgette over merv satin of a ly deeper tone. A long bodice" was smocked at a low waist-line and finished with waterfall panels., and the wide hem was finished with, handmade georgette flowers. Her hat of mauve georgette to tone had a spray | of apricot French flowers on the brim i at one side.

The other bridesmaid wore a pretty frock of apricot georgette over a pale shade of satin. A narrowv georgette panel.of the first shade embroidered in gold was caught on the shoulder with a cluster of hand-made flowers. Her hat was of autumn shadings with a ehou of rainbow tulle and mauve posies at the centre front. Both bridesmaids carried bouquets of hothouse flowers and steamers, the predominating shade being apricot. The best man was Dr. Rodney Francis, of Napier, and the groomsman, Mr James Francis, brothers of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Ballan£yne's. The mother of • the bride received the guests, wearing a smart navy tailored tunic costume and a model hat in rust shade with a cluster of, roses and small flowers at the side. A fawn boa and " posy of hothouse flowers completed her tiolette. The mother of the bridegroom wore a handsome frock of black satin and a smart hat of black ge6rgette and ospreys. Her posy was of violets and maidenhair fern. ' _ The happv couple left for Wellington, where "thev will make their future home. The bride wore a rust crepe de chine gown and a hat of georgette and hand-made flowers in autumn shadings to tone. Her wrap was a handsome, marmot fur coat, a present from the bridegroom. DANCE AT FYVIE. On Tuesday evening, in the Bankside Goods Shed, a very enjoyable dance was held as a, wind-up to the series of euchre tournaments in aid of the Fyvie School. The shed was prettily decorated with gold and green streamers. Music was supplied by McDonald a Orchestra (Raka.ia). Extras were played bv Misses, M. Murray and McDonald (Bankside). Messrs A. Robinson and Bruce McDonald were the M.C.'s. During the evening several novelty dances caused much amusement. Songi. were contributed by Mr W. W. Laraman.(Rakaia), a step dance by Miss J. Murray, and a recitation by Mr J. Hewitt. After supper had been served, the presentation of school prizes took place, the winners being members of the Trembath family. The aggregate prizes won at the euchre tournaments were presented to Mrs Trembath and 'Mr L. Dilbmore. Among 11:066 preaent were:—Mesdames E. Duncan, black raarocam; Kaiae, grey figured marocain; Dillimore, nigger velvet; Breading, -black silk; P- Shannon, grey knitted silk; Shannon, sen., navy mantain; K. Taylor, Alice blue satin; , Trembath oyster eatin; Laraman Ovakaia). Wat* cliarmeuse; Chapman, saxe blue crepe <te chine; Misses E. Burns ealmon pink maroSin: McKenri. (Timaru. pale blue satin; K Stewart (Eakaia), almond grwn satin do eoie; C. Laraman (Hakaw). jada green taffeta?- E. McDonald, kingfisher blue M. McDonald, flame McDonald, biscuit marocavr,; J. Murray, ffwh'rt; M. Murray black K. Carney, flamo «Un; Trembaih, pink crepe de **^ F gheU with overdress of . brocaded r ,ink «tm; A. -Weaver & c^tchurch), *. «*>««; fßa.kn.iiO. saie blue velvet-

WEDDING IN PAHIS. ' ■ i NEW ZEALAND BRIDEGROOM; (ntoii oux omt cosmspohmst.) LONDON, August 14. A romance of wartime had a sequel a few days ago, when Mr A.- F. Giles, of Timaru, was married to Miss Noreen Blackwood, of Ireland. The ceremony took place at the British. Embassy Church, Paris. Mr and Mrs Giles, sen., Miss Marion and Miss Betty Giles and Miss O. Lyon, all of whom are travelling together in Europe, were present, and other New Zealandors were Mrs Davie and Mrs F. M. B. Fisher, both relatives of the bridegroom. Mr R. E. 3>avie was best man.

The bride wore a skirt of silk net petals and a bodice of moire ribbon and silk net. Her veil was of beautiful Irish lace, and belonged to her grandmother. She carried a sheath of lilies, roses and carnations. The bridesmaids, five in number, who were all' French girls except Miss Betty Giles, wore white ninon,'.and caps of silver lace. They carried sheaves of sweet-peas of various colours. » At the Salle Hocho after the wedding there was a reception and a wedding dejeuner, and the afternoon was devoted to dancing. The bride and bridegroom left for Ireland early in the evening. The bride's travelling dress was of beige-coloured repp with suede collar and cuffs with touches of gold. Her hat of brown ribbon was trimmed with flowers. 1 Mr and Mrs Giles are now on their way to New Zealand by the Port Wellington. They intend to settle at Hokianga. Tie Shiriey-Biehmond Presbyterian Church Bible Classes paid a surprise visit to the home of the -Rev. Mr McDowall_ on Tuesday evening. Games, competitions, and musical items were indulged in, and a very pleasant time was spent. Ivory Soap has probably been imitated as often and as persistently as any commercial product ever njade. But somehow no one else has ever been able to duplicate Ivory's purity, mildness* and gentleness. Chemists sell Ivorv Soap at 9d a cake. ,__&