WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18511, 13 October 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will tie pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such Items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mnst bear tho signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters afftsting, or of Interest to, women. Mr and Mrs John Montgomery and Mrs J. Woodhouse are leaving to-morrow for a motor trip to M;irll>orough, Blenheim, and the West Coast. Miss Kattr.iy (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Gerald Westcnra, Fcndalton.

Mrs Charles Cooper is'returning today from Wellington.

Mrs W. Joynt, accompanied by her niece, Miss Betty Kiver, is leaving tomorrow to visit her brother in the Waikato.

Mr and Mrs Trimeu (Winchester), who have been staying with Mrs Warner Westcnra, Mansfield avenue,' returned heme vesterduv.

Miss Mary Petre, who hr~ been visiting Sydney, is returning to ciristehureh this morning.

Mrs Cracroft (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs C. G. Wilkin, Wroxton terrace.

Miss Nora Sunley leaves to-day to visit Mrs Kenneth Moore, Kaikoura. Mrs A. K. Firth and her daughter have left for a trip to Sydney. Mrs E. B. Newton (Winchm<#c), who has been visiting Christchureh, returned home yesterday.

Mrs,L. J. Marsack and child (Weston road) have returned from a holiday visit to Auckland. Miss 0. M. Manchester (Waimate), Mrs S. Douglas (Ethelton), and Mrs A. W. Rutherford (Mendip Hills) are at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Timaru Ithodes (Timaru) and Mrs J. O'Neill (Duncdin) are at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Frank Pete'r (Mt. Somers) are at ths United . Service Hotel.

Amongst the guests at Kenilworth are the Hon. J. C. Newton and Mrs Newton (Tasmania), Mr and Mrs K. Brown (Timaru), Mr G. Kennedy (Wellington), Miss Spriggs (Napier), Miss Stacpoole (Napier). Miss Marjorie Bassett, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bassett, of River road, Richmond, 'Christchureh, who has been studying during the past year at the Beerbohm Tree College of .Dramatic Art in London, expects to return to Christchureh with her parents at the end of February next.

In .view of tho approaching nwrfoge of Miss Fergusson,, daughter of her Excellency Lady Alic*»Fergusson, who is the first patroness of the Canterbury (Camber of Commerce, members of the Council/of the Chamber have procured a suitable and very handsome wedding'present for Miss Fergussoft. It will be on view in the secretary's office between Jl a.m. and 'A p.m. to-morrow. Great preparations are being made for the Nazareth House garden fete, to be held in tho Nazareth House grounds, Brougham street, on Saturday afternoon and evening and Monday afternoon and evening. In addition to a number of attractively stocked stalls, there will be many entertainments and side-shows. A , Highland dancing competition will be held on Saturday and a baby show on Monday afternoon. An enjoyable evening party was given at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. James, Walker street, Christchureh, to celebrate the nineteenth birthday of their younger daughter Doris. Games and dancing wero indulged in to music •supplied by Messrs Hays, Bennetts, and Pollock, and vocal items were rendered by Misses E.' and R. James. Amongst those, present -were:—Mesdames IT. James, D. James, W. Manhire, Misses Rita James, Doris James, Eltha McCallum, Eunice James, Rosa James, Darby Brett, Dulcie McGillicuddy, Messrs 11. James, W. James, H. McCallum, R. Robinson, D. Chambers, M. Pollock, H. iWine, L. Irvine, B. Bennetts, J. Hays, and B. Cox.

FRIDAY, THE LAST DAY. Friday next is the last to take advantage .of the big reductions at Madame Menere's Fur Sale at 127 Cashel street, opposite Beaths'. An inspection by you of the window display will easily convince you of the wonderful value offered.-* M 6631 Fashionable shoes in crocodile, snake, and lizard skins are being sold'by H. Pannell and Co., 106 Manchester street, at rery reasonable prices. Shoes can also be made to order from any of these skins. P6655 Time-taking duties keep popping up in the home all day long. With so much to do most fcousewives are on the lookout for things that save work. In the hunt for laundry helps women vry many soaps, but in Verbena Soap they get extra washing value that they cannot get in any other form. Verbena Soap is. safe and thorough. And it is quick! Mc7ol2—l

FACE POWDERS REDUCED. * Eace Powders can bo secured much cheaper in price during tho next few days at E. Cameron Smith's, Royal Exchange Buildings, Cathedral square. Being overstocked in certain lines he is holding a sale of them. Such an opportunity to secure Face Powders cheaper should not bo missed, —6

The reason why Gold Reef canned Pineapples are so delicious and retain all lusciousness, flavour, and delicacy that Nature intended pineapples to possess is because they are picked in South Africa at the exact stage of ripeness and canned immediately. Gold Reef are the finest pineapples in the world. Order a tin from your grocer. Reliable Agencies, Ltd., 211 Cashel street, Chnstchurch, NewZealand distributors. 3 SOAP DEBATES END. When Guest Ivory—the handy new cake of Ivory Soap made especially for wash-stand use —comes into the 1 home, soap debates subside" like ripples on a quiet pool. Guest Ivory, suits husbands, wives, daughters, sisters, cousins, and aunte. Chemists sell it at 9d a cake. Mc.7012-3 Hidden Beaoty.—Few women wonld continue to look old if they realised how simple it is to bring out hidden beauty. i At tho Egyptns Kooras.. 769 Colombo street, under the control of Miss Cecile Kennedy, | there are exports in Marcel Waving. Shara- ! pooing. Facial Massage, Manicuring. etc. Ring 'phone 5158, and make appointment. i K4602-2

The Christ-church Jazz Club -will hold its animal Carnival Week droice on Fndav, Novem!»er 13th, at the "Winter Garden. A limited number of guest tickets will bo available. A party" of Y.M.C.A. members and friends spent a delightful afternoon on Saturday ;:m<>ng the daffodils, spring blossoms, and 'shrubs at " Otahuna," the residence of the Hon. Sir lleaton and Lady Rhodes. ' Hie visitors, after l>c:ng entertained l>y l.ady Rhodes, expressed their thanks for a most enjoyable outing. On .Saturday evening, a concert party arranged by Mr Bernard Barker visited the Upper Sanatorium and i;ave a very enjoyable performance. Well appreciated items were given by the following:—Mrs Thorns (songs), Miss Kathleen Ellis (viokn solos), Miss Mvra Edmonds (recitations). "Mr James Olds' (songs), Mr Reg. Jones ('cello solos'), Mr Bernard Barker (violin solos). Mr Claude Yfclliams was accompanist. The fruits of much workmen the part of the ladies of t.lie congregation of Knox Church, Bealev avenue, will be displayed at the sale of work to lie opened on Thursday afternoon, by the Rev. T. W. Armour. Work, produce, cakes, and sweets and refreshment stalls are among those which will contribute their ouota to the attractions of the sale, which will also be open on Friday afternoon and evening. Bennett's Orchestra will be in attendance on Thursday evening. The usual dance was held on Saturday evening in the Selwyn street Ball, which was crowded with dancers, Novelty dances added much k> the enjoyment of the evening. 'Miss Tilleyshort's. orchestra supplied enjoyable dance music. Amongst the many present were: Misses L. Pirie, Pullen (3'), L. Hamcr, R. Blyth, M. MeDougal, N. MeDougal, G. Harvey, M. Woodward, .T. Cooper, E. Harvey, M. Fairbrass, A. Stokes, A. Wright, Hampton (2), P. Wright, M. Barnes, A. Barnes, A. Stace, E. Reid, V. McLeod, Wright, A.'Williams, R Hill, O'Cain, Rudder, Messrs B. Leathern, J. JV'aine, C. Wilcox, A. Struthers, D. lc Feive, A. Eodda, Powell, B. Hamcr, L, Foster, A. Sainton, C Marshall, T. Thompson, E. Hansen, A. O'Cain, Bullivant, L. Gordon, and S. McKenzie.

The members of the Linwood Lawn Tennis Club held a very successful flannel dance in the Canterbury Rowing Club's rooms on Saturday (evening as a continuation of its opening day ceremony. The dancing was greatly enjoyed by a large gathering, to the delightful music supplied by tho Seymour Orchestra. The following were present:—Mesdames Hastings, Shepherd, Morris,' Epps, Bayldon, Bart-, lett Clinton, Owen, Caldwell, Layton, I>avie, Misses Leckie, Thethewev, Burrowes,- Braferd, Hester, Smith, Moir, Flesher, . Thompson, Scott, Cooper, Oakley, D. Smith, Pennell, Napier, Mahah, Hobson, Reid, Orchard, Holland, Ormandy, Stafford, Meadowcroft, Suckling, Fuller, Fraser, Taylor, and Machree.

A vepy pleasant function took place in the office of Messrs T H. Green and Co., Ltd., on "Wednesday, when Mr A. 0. Allen, on the eve of his marriage, was the recipient of several tokens of esteem from the firm and ;hu fellow-employees. Mr Bottrell, on 1 behalf of the directors, wished him good luck during the years to and as a token of the directors' ap- ) preciation, he presented Mr Allen with i a Cheque. Mr Sherris, on beVftlf of the office and warehouse staff, pre.sented him with a Doulton dinner, service. 'Mr Singleton presented him with [an autograph letter signed by the ' directors and the whole of the warehouse and office staff, and the funcI tion closed with a hearty rendering of the time-honoured chorus, "For He s ; a Jolly Good Fellow." In the Woolston Methodist schoolroom on Saturday, the "Junior Endeavourers" gave a very enjoyable party, which took the form of a concert and "gift tree." The Rev. G. R. Peterson presided and much merriment was caused by the opening of the parcels as they were taken from the tree. The programme consisted 'of a piano duet, violin solo, vocal duet and solo, song in character, recitations, action songs, and a gymnasium display. Those taking part in the performance w«re: -J9ric Taylor, Edna and Katie Radcliffe, Rita, Edna, and-)Myra Makin, Eileen and Dorothy Taylor, Marjoriej Lowe, Lilian Harvey, Ada Townsend, Edna Grenfell, Meggie King, Gwen and Daphne Partridge. Merle Garnett, Ettie Wade, Rita King,, and Joan Speir, who also acted as accompanist.

NAVY LEAGUE. A pleasant social evening was held in tho Navy League Hall last night, when members and friends were entertained with a short musical programme, some gramophone records and thfe screening of naval pictures. After supper, the floor was cleared and danpinw was enjoyed for a few hours. Mrs HrL. Bowker and Mr Leslie Fleming contributed songs and Mrs J. E. Itusseli acted as accompanist for both vocalists.

Mr J. J. Dougall, who presided, asked for the co-operation of all the guests in making the collection and sale on "Navy Day" a record success. Tho League was anxious to continua and increase its work of inculcating patriotism in the rising generation, and of fostering* interest in the Navy. At present, the expenses exceeded tho income from members' subscriptions, hence the necessity of raising additional funds. Mr Dougall especially thanked« Mrs Danvers Hamber and the Cambrian Society for their offer of help on Navy Day, and tho members of tho Leidertafel Society for their generosity in providing half the programme for b. concert to be held this month —the first public concert the League has held in twenty years. Amongst those present were Mesdames Algar Williams, H. J. Marrmer, Trevor Foster, J. E. Russell, "Wood, Alfred Smith, Wilder Fox, David Lang (Wellington), C. H. Lewis, J. S. Kelly, ismithson, Gray (Bumner), Flavell, R. Irwin, D. G. Ogilvie, Treleaven, Stanley Dalton, Pollard, Phipps-Black, Brice, H. L. Bowker, T. G. Blakely, Norman .Duncan, Pollard, F. A. Woods, Blythe, P. R. Climie, Misses Cresswell, Heywood, Machin, Ella Williams, Molly Matson,-A. Robinson, Peggy Lake, J. Robinson, Ngarita Partridge, Brice (2), Clark, F. Wilson, Emma Williams, Carpenter, Lance, tiasette Pritchett, Itorothy Leversedge, Gwen. Smyth, Sylvia Thompson, Madge Wilson, Commander D. Boyle (retired), Lieutenant Kersley, Messrs Bowker, G. d'Auvergne, S. Dalton, Treleaven, T. G. Blakely, Edric Kelly,' Leversedge, and Maurice Styche.

PARTY AT SPREYDON*. A children's fancy dress party, followed by an adult plain dress dance, was held on Saturday evening in the Coronation Hall. Domain terrace, Spreydon, i n aid of the Spreydon school funds. The building- was inconveniently crowded, proving the necessity for a larger hall for the district. The grand march, in which' nearly two hundred scholars, mostly in fancy dress, took part, was much admired. Prizes were awarded by the judges (Mr and Mrs Robert Nairn) as follows : —Best dressed girl under 9 ycar^-Jean Brown 1, Joyce' Johns 2: best dressed bny under 9, Reggie Sweeney ; best dressed girl 9 and over, Grace Smith ; best dressed hov over 9, Graham Eden ; most original dresses,' girls under 9, Rona Hogarth; girls over 9. Pearl Pithie 1, Kathleen Sjiiith 2: boys under 9. James Tomkinson : boys over 9, James Tyson: cheapest dresses (open to all comers and all ages), girls: Gladvs Giles 1, Mane- Hicklnrrl 2: bov«. Pu«pl] Mackenzie; best dressed girl in hall (opon to all-comers and all ages}. Holly East : best dressed boy in hall (open to all-comers and nil aces), Graham Eden ; best representation in trades I class. Phyllis Tolchard. Amongst the numerous children in fancv dress were the following: —Pearl Pithie (bjyptian Girli, Irene Grant Nellie Ulovi-r (Grc-enleaf Diet), Fiona-liunLrn (Peony Kosei, l-auiice Askew (Rambler Rose), Norma Burgess (Swimming Girl), Jessie Tyson (Correspondence), Alice Unwin (Indian Girl), Joyce Sykea (Daffodil), Jean Sikilh (Maypole), Malcolm Gilpin (Mexican), Desmond \\ ardell (Clown), Malcolm Ashby (C. Bright), Alan Bowc3 (Russian Peasant), George Giles (Parson), Alan Le Messuricr (Tramway Board), Frank Paul (Winter), Duncan Humm (Charlie Chaplin), Fred. Pierf-on (Nosey Parker), Ada Jonson (Grecian Lady), Marion Johnston (Irish Colleen), Jesaic Williamson (Danger Signals), Jean Milner (Circus), Brenda Smith (Glaxo Girl), N'oleen Clarke (Spanish Boy), Doris Kingdon (Pierrette),- Horace Ashby (Spreydon Supply Stores), Graham Eden" (Indian), Walter Boulton (Indian), Ken Brown (Cowboy), Len Andrews (Uncle Sam), Eric Pithie (Maori Chief), Alian Sparks (Spaniard), Frank Newel 1 (Roman Senator), Donald Miclirel (Departed Spirits), James Tyson (Aviator), May Tomkinson (Chickwheat), Eileen Bell (Du'ch Girl), Gwcn Bell (Little 80-Peep). Beatrice Hall (Rainbow), Ivy Pithie (Pierrette), Claude Askew (Jack Tar), -Sarah Kawstron (Little Girl of Long Ago), Ewart Kawstron (Cook), Betty (Rawstron (Pink Clown), George Rawstron (Blue Clown), Frank Mugford (Sundowner), Frances Marsou (Night), Stuart Bain (A Prince), Ray Freeman (Tulip), Maude Farrant (Folly), Max Milner (Cigar), Keith Woodfield (Baker), Harvey Weir (Robin Redbreast), Keith Hall (Page Boy), Phyllis "Woods (Oranges and Lemons), James Woods (Baker), Ronald Bain '(Dick "Whittington), Alio© Hornsby (Bluebird), Hilda Jonson (Daffodil), John Bain (Indian), Marjory Paul (Toyland Pierrot), Desmond Wild (Pierrot), Harold "Wild (Robin Hood), George Pierson (Order of the Bath), Jean Mackenzie (Miss Muffett), Shirlev Mackenzie (Fairy). Verna Askew (Gipsy Maiden), Ivy ' Jones (Ivy), Yalerie Streeter (Roses), Je.m Mugford (Sunflower), William Askew (Old Inhabitant), Clem Bobby (Chinaman), Heather' Milner (Butterfly), Connie Jones (Green Leaf), Irma McClelland (Butterfly), Ida Milner (Elf), Russell Mackenzie (Hard-ttp -Scot), Reno Burges3 l Fairy). Betty Burgess (Christmas Tree), Olga Burgess (Doll), James Tomkinson George Bobby (Harlequin), (Harold Humm (Will o' the Wisp), Jean Brown (Fairv), Jov Harding (Penguin), Kathleen Smith (Elephant), ' Phyllis Tolchard (Soft Drinks), Alan Goulding (Pierrot), Queenie- Tomkinson (Chili Bean), Bettv Smith (Queen of Hearts), Jocelyn Harrop (Page Boy), Duleie Timms (Target), Huia Gilpin (American ,Naval Officer), Laura Hughes (Japanese Lady), Holly East (Queen of Sheba), Lester Johns Rona Green (Fortune Teller), Hilda Taylor (Folly), Marie Hickland (House to Let), Herbert Taylor (Sailor), Keith Johnston (The Silent Cause of Many Tears: Onions), Leslie Tayloy (King of Hearts); Norris Mackenzie (Sailor), Victor Lo Messurier (Pastrycook), Ronnie Timms (Rabbit), Ken Bain (White Rabbit), Roy Scot,t (Cowboy), Grace Smith (Rule Britannia), Margaret Bain (White Rabbit), Reggie Sweeney (High, Admiral), Rona Hogarth (Hawaiian Girl), Ella Williamson (Dunce), Dorothy Broughton (Chinaman), Daulton Tolchard (Jockey), Clifford Merrett (Devereux Diet), Maurice Marker (Latest From Paris), Joyce Johns (Violets Seller), Glady3 Giles (Euchre Craze), Laurie Marson (Palmer's Chick- Food), May Tomkinson (Palmer's Chickwheat), George Gunns (Sandwichman), Freda Alexander (Red Rose), Ralph Hancock (Jack-in-thc-Box), Joyce Ell (Fan), Pearl Waddell (Onions), Margarcrt Haider (Balloon Girl), James Hider (Ku Klux Klan), May Gunns (Danger Signal), Greta Hider (Spring), Enid le Messurier (Mother Goose), Ellen Lester (Daffodil), Alan- Kirkwood (Jockey), Ins Ashby (Blue Bag), and many others. After the juvenile* had had nearly two hours' amusement and supper had been served to over five hundred persons, the adults enjoyed themselves with dancing till midnight. Apart from inconvenience caused by the overcrowding ■ of the hall,, the funtion was a splendid success.

BALL AT KIMBERLEY. The committee responsible for the excellent arranging of the Benedicts and Spinsters' ball, which was held in the local hall, are to be heartily congratulated upon the success of the tunction. A very large number of guests attended, and spent a most enjoyable evening dancing to the strains ot Bettel's Orchestra. The ballroom was decorated with tangerine and black' streamers and greenery. An excellent supper 'was servedsin a marquee, the tables in which were decorated with spring flowers. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss L. Taylor and Mr R. King. Extras were supplied by Messrs Ray Boland and J. Boyd. Mr S. Olridge carried out the duties of M.C., and Miss I. Samuels and Mr A. Boulton acted as joint secretaries.

Amongst the many present were:—Meedames \V. L. St-ott (Charing: Cross), who woro «almom pink ;citepe id© Jchinc; E. Hency, black frock with cerise trimmings; S. Olridge, coral crepe de chine and satin brocade tunic frock; F. Sugden, blue satin; J. O. Redfeni, petunia embossed georgette; H. Foster (Kirwee), black lace; Falconer (Kirwce), black velvet; J. Beaman, cyclamen georgette and sih-er, with rosebud trivnmitigs; W. Manson, navy crepe do chine; W. Syme, black embossed marocain; W. J. Gamble, new blue taffeta, with radium lace; J. F. Laurey, navy blue crepe de chine; E. Manson, nigger brown frock, with silk trimmings; C. H. Ede (Sockburn), navy jersey silk; J. .Steele, fawn marocain; E. S. Gunn, blue satin, with fur trimming; J. Salvidge, black velvet; M. E. Jenkins, cinnamon brown marocain with gold bead trimming; H. McClelland, grey, trimmed with pink and black fur; A. Boulton, black lace; A. Fuller, brown frock; E, Boland, eea-green -velvet; G. Gartery, black satin; J. W. Wright,, grey marocain with Oriental trimmings; W. Dawson, embossed marocain; C. Eaves, fawn silk, trimmed with tangerine.

Misses Ruby Clark (Christchurch), black I taffeta; J. Johnston, black velvet; Lulla Neish, turquoise blue silk; Eileen Redfcrn j (Darfield), pink satin; Grace Neale, blue, marocain; Kathleen Anderson (Kirwee), flaino satin, overdress of radium lace, with fur trimming; Madge Cogan, flowered chiffon ; Gladys McClelland, lettuce green crepo de chine; Dorothy Leete (Akaroa), cream crepe de chine; Hilda McClelland, pink figured georgette; S. McCausland, brown Jersey silk; D. Beaman, red crepo de chine, trimmed -.vith black fur; Minnie Dunne, almond green crepo de chine; Jessie Sloane, fi-ame satin broche; Marjorie Redfern, blue velvet; E. Dickens (Christchurch), black velvet; E. Beaman, silver gauze and faconno; Hetty Dickens, black velvet; Ada Reveley, red and black silk marocain; Emerald Jenkins (Sheffield), reseda crepe de chine; Iris Otten, mauve and gTeen taffeta; R. M. Bone (Chatham Islands), moonlight blue velvet, embroidered in beads; M. E). Hunter, bluo chiffon velvet; Rosy Hughes (Kirwee), flame satin with' feather trimming; Stella Glanville, coral pink velvet, ornamented with blflclc; Marjorie McClelland, apricot crope do chine; May Bedford, geranium pink georgette, over satin; Lily Eaves, pale pink cripe de chine with floral girdle; Johnton, green marocain; —. Birmingham (Christchurch), black velvet; Moya Dunne (Christchurch), sunset velvet; Nella Taylor (Darfield), black 6atin; Aileen. Guthrie, black crepo de chine; Helen M. King, grey marocain; H. Reveley, black velvet; N. I Glen, saxe-blue marocain; Chriesie Buhner, j Jfeilie Sim (Charing Cross), cameo pink patin, with overdress of georgette; Linda Taylor, electric blue velvet and silver tiseue; Mabel Sim (Charing Cross), fuchsia

BALL AT PKEBBLETOX. On Thursday evening the Loyal Jubilee Lodge of Oddfellows, Prebblcton, celebrated the thirty-eighth anniversary of its inception, by a ball held in the Public Hall. The ballroom crowded to its fullest capacity, was effectively decorated in a colour scheme of gold and green, the electric lights being shaded in these hues, and streamers of crepe paper forming a canopy under which the many pretty frocks of the dancers showed to great advantage. Excellent dance music was discoursed by Miss Griffith's Band, extras being contributed by Mrs Ken Hammond and Miss N. Eaglesomo, while the duties of M.C. were undertaken bv Bro. G. Millar. Visitors from other lodges included Bro. A. trance, DDGM.; Bro. J. K. Mcmrnan P. 1.; Bro' \ F W. James, D.G.M., and Bro. G Henderson, P.G., Ashley district. Chaperons for the evening were Mrs W. Gallagher, Mrs V. Downey Mrs J. Havton, Mrs J. Hartnell, Mrs A Maxey, Mrs W. Footc, Mrs T. Port, and Mrs Y>. Kolkman.

Otheftladies present being = -*£ A -JJ£: wearin- rose-pink marocam;, Millar, crocus mauve%ilk brochc; Tod, cinnamon marocam- G. Henderson, Madonna-blue crepo do chin and silver lace; 11. McNally. black „epo de chine; F. ivory brocaded satin 'and georgette; A Gallagher black crepe de chine, with embroideries in Chinas- red- Hendriksen, black crepe satin and ] a c e . C Milne, black satin ar,' petunia -eorUtte; W. Chappell, ivory satin brodine; C Chappell, grey with Egyptian embroideries; G. Smith, brown satin m.tocain; J. Gallagher, jade satin marocam; Cravthorne, black satin royale, heavily bead-ed-'Savage, black crepo .satin ; W. Goodwin, *lack satin, with gold lace -tunic; G. Downey, black velvet, with panels of gold tis«ue- W. 0. Downey, ivory chiffon velvet, with pearls, and sleeves of georgette; Lund, ivory frock of silk crochet; G. Ash apricot satin and pearls; Ken Hammond, black crepe satin, with Valenciennes lace; Dave McGill, salmon satin marocain, with silver lace; P. Smith, black crepe satin and silver lace' L Prebble, ivory crepe de chine embroidered in amethyst; Giles, navy beaded silk; C. Hands, smoke-grey marocam; R. Goss grey beaded marocain; G. Walker, 1 ci"ar'-brown satin; L. Gallagher, black crepo de chine, with silver; Prendergast, powder-blue satin'marocain; Misses I. Cox, sunset-pink taffeta; M. Carruth, shell-pink crepe georgette; B. Park, cherry-coloured georgette; L. Park (Halßwdl), vieux rose crepe satin ; V. Yeatman, shell-pink marocain; Elsie Rogal, rose-pink and Bilver shot taffeta; D. Mullins; crocus-mauve georgette; D. Savage, pink and lavender shot taffeta; V. Collings, maize crepe satin; E. Gallagher, lettuce-green and silver tafieta: R. Rogatski, pastel blue crepe de chine; Mills (Lincoln), green and gold taffeta; Ena Pickering, black marocain; Dillon, jade satin royale; A. Dillon, petunia crepe satin, with lace tunic; M. Maloney (Halswell), Madonna-blue georgette; N. Eaglesome, black silk marocain; P. Yeatman, cherry-pink satin; Bertha Carpenter, jade satin and georgette; Bess Carpenter, henna satin, with rosebud trimming; G. Chappell, ivory crepe de chine; M. Cooke, petunia velvet; S. Boyle, cameo-pink crepe satin; Edna Williams, shell-pink crepe satin and feather trim&ing; Coral Collings, petunia taffeta, with rosebud trimming; M. Seales,' ivory brocaded satin; F. Mac Donald-, maize breaded crepe de chine; Iris Bigham, sunset-pink, satin and silver lace; May Griffiths, black satin marocain, with bands of saxef Maud Griffiths, frock of cherry-red georgette; Marcella Smith, powder-blue georgette; Pat. Smith, Nilegreen satin and gold lace; G. ■ Thompson (Halswell), apple-gTeen satin, with pearl trimmings; B. Gilbert, navy and white printed georgette; 0 N Giles, rose du Barry satin royale; Giles, lavender and oyster marocain; L. Millar, ivory silk and lace; I. Walker, saxe-blue velvet; D. Tod, cream Silk and laceY R. Rogal, rose-pink shot taffeta; D. Griffiths, sunset-pink- velvet; L. Pickering, daffodil -velvet; -Edna Waites, lemon silk broche; D. Hodgen (Motukarara), orange satin marocain; E. Hannan, jade green crepe georgette; A. Smith, blue crepe'de chine; Messrs if. Summerville, J. Saunders, L. McGill, Hyndman, Housten, P. Flanagan, A. Park, Rogal,' Chappell (3), Henderson, Downey (3), HartneH (3), Kolkman (2), G. iSmi,th, T. Smith, Walkor (3), Longstaffe, Gallagher (4), Woods, Maloney (2), Goodman, Stevens, L. Cooke, X. Chappell, Milne, S. McNally, 6ilbert Maxey (2), Harris, Hobson, L. Prebble, G Ash, H. McNally, A. Gallagher, A. Hendriksen, Hands, Giles, Carpenter, McDonald Bigham, Cherry, G. McNally, J. Cooke, hj" Prebble, Cox, Prendergast, Hammond, Oldndge, Goodwin, A. Smith, Pickerino- (2) Pike, Knipe, S. Sparks, J. Smith, r ° Cravthorne (2), Fahey, Kinley, , Williams, Mills Stewart, and many others. * '

COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. a> On Saturday night an enjoyable evening was spent at the "Dorothy," where Mr and, Mrs Howard Turton, ' St. Albans, celebrated \ho twenty-first birthday of their elder daughter, Ngaio. The evening was spent in dancing, the excellent inusic being supplied r'by Christie's full orchestra. Musical items were given by Miss, Anthony, Miss Daisy Turton, Miss T. Downing, and Mrs J. Walter. The tables were prettily decorated in pink and gold. The birthday cake, illuminated with twenty-one candles, was made and presented by an aunt, Mrs J. Walker. Archdeacon Taylor proposed tkc health of the guest of honour, who suitably responded. During the evening Miss Turton was presented with a gold key, and was the recipient of many handsome gifts. On arrival, each guest was given a dainty spray or button-hole. Mrs and Miss Turton received the guests, the former wearing mole brocaded marocain relieved with vieux rose crepe do chine. Miss Turton woro shell pink georgette with gold trimmings; Miss D. Turton wore fawn crepe de chine relieved with pink roses. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs H. Turton, Mr and Mrs James Walker (Dunsandel), Archdeacon and Mrs Taylor, Mr and, Mrs A. McPherson (Dunsandel), Mr and Mrs L. J. Darwin, Mr and Mrs G. Cooper, Mr and Mrs J. Aldridge (Dunsandel), Mr and Mrs T. Robertson, Mrs Anthony, Mrs Thomson, Mrs L. Thomson, Mrs Booker, Misses G. Anthony, Kathleen. Pyne, Mona McCollough, Vera and Olive Davidson, Trixie Bradley, May Allison (Kaiapoi), Ida and *Hazel Thompson, Mona Ward, Mina Austin, Elsie Keen, Alison Codper, Chrissio Aldridge, Daisy, Turton, F. Downing, Annio McPherson, (Dunsandel), Muriel Simes, Binda Boyce, Florence Bell, Ethel and Estelle Brice, Messrs T. Cape-Williamson, B. Booker, C. Sutherland, W. Sutherland, B. Ward, Kae Thomson, Colin Lamb, E. Davies, D. Woodward, T. Kent, W. Thomas, H. Matson, K. Hetherington, E. Wilkinson, J-Bradley, A. Smith, and many others.

silk velvet, with band of fur on hem; Irene Samuels, pink crepo de chine. •Bteesrs A. Mehlhopt (Sheffield), A. T. I Ealconar, J. H. Bedford, A. C. Browne, ]&. Cogan, C. H. McCausland, R. G. King, J. Doyle, J. T. Free (Christchurch), Norman Robertson (Christchurch), M. E. Jenkins, H. T. Edge (.Racecourse Hill), lan Syme, A. Fuller, Douglas Doyle (Ashburton), T. y'. Johnston, W. J. Gamble, R. A- Coleo (Courtenay), W. Dawson, G. C. Warren (Darfield), Cohn C. Manson, A. Bonlton, J. Taylor (Kirwee), W. L. Stott (Charing Cross), B. Osborne, N. KcUey (Kirwee), W. C. Bedford, R. Johnston (Sydney), H. C. Townshend, J. R- Manson, J. F. Lawrey, George ReVelev, "W. G. Henderson, R. McMeekan, H Judd, A. Knowles, H. Homes, R. J. Biilmcr (Waddington), B. T. Roper, C. O Redfcrn, S. Robin, T. Curran, K. Hcnej 1 , S Hart, L. G. Edge, F. McJfao (Courtenav) wl Manson, "W. A. East, J. L. Jenkins' C. Eavee, J. Cogan, K. Sim, L. A. Westwood, A. A. Emerson, J. L. Bowl, Norman Harrison (Christchurch), J. E. Clark (Christchurch), W. F. Clancy, W. McCausland "W. Syme, G. E. Thompson {Racecourse Hill) C. Johnston, A. Anderson (Kirwee), D Bulmer, H. Foster (Kirwee), R. S. Gunn, E Eaves, R. Boland (Ohristchnrch), S. R. Olridge, R. Anderson, Rev. T. Paterson, I, Hidden"! (Akaroa), Geo. Gartery, 8. Syme, B Jud3, H - Ede > G - R - B edf°r&, J. G. 0. Judd, J. Syme, C. Hnmm (Aaaat).

AVONSIDE TENNIS CLUB.

Mr and Mrs F*. J. Murray entertained nearly three hundred guests at the opening of the Avonside Tennis Club's season on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Murray, assisted by Mrs Eresmuson, dispensed delicious afternoon tea, fruit salad, ice cream, and all kinds of delicacies to the visitors.

Among the guests were some who joined the club when it was founded by Mr Murray twenty-seven years ago. Among those present were: —Mr and Mrs Eresmuson, Mr and Mrs G. Berry, Mr and Mrs J. AVillis, Mr and Mrs J. C. Lord, Mr and Mrs P. Oowpcr, Mr and Mrs H. G. Wilson, Mr and Mrs W. Lockwood, Mr and Mrs W. Morrinson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Price, Mr and Mrs J. Bowden, Mr and Mrs J. Qlliver, Mr and Mrs D. Bates, Mr and Mrs J. Day, Mastqr Day, Mr and Mrs Jack, Mr and Mrs Kcesi'ng, Mr and Mrs A. Donaldson and Misses Donaldson, Mr and Mrs Mottram, Mrs Fleming, Mr and Mrs Bullock, Mrs and the Misses Nutt, Mrs and Miss Donald, Mr aud Mrs Templer, Mrs and Miss May, Miss Beresford, Miss Timms, Miss Allard, Miss Kent, Miss Harding, Miss Spiers, Miss Gillanders, Miss Dorman, Miss Angus, Miss Eussell, Misses Campbell, Miss Jefcoate, Miss Ward, Miss Sowden, Miss Scott, Miss Willcox, Miss Taylcr, Mrs Bell, and many others. A very happy day was concluded with a flannel dance, held in the evening in the Avon Bowing Club's pavilion, when over forty couples danced to the music of Margaret Middleton's orchestra.

WEDDINGS. OPPENHEIM—McKAT. St. Mary's .Church, Addingtoq, was the scene of a quiet but'pretty wedding recently, when Kit,ty, younger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William McKay,-' Woodstock Station, West Oxford, was married-to Clarence, son of Mr and the late "Mrs Oppenheim, of Christchurch. Sister >McKay is well known ■in Christchurch, she having gained her diploma as a nursing sister in the Christchurch Public Hospital, afterwards making the trip three times to England during the war as a nurse on hospital ships. During the last six years she has been matron *of Bottle Lake Hospital, Burwood. •' The altar was prettily decorated with arum lilies and daffodils, and Canon Bean was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Angus McKay, wore a pretty bridal costume of saxe blue silt, the long coat, cut on straight lines, being of blue and gold. With this she wore a cloche hat'of gold and tangerine georgette with ornament of blue. Her sister, Mrs Wilfred Bull, who acted as maid-of-hononr, wore a pretty marocain coat-frock with Oriental trimmings, and smart hat of brown shaded silk.

A reception was afterwards held at Mr and Mrs Bull's home,' the guests including only relatives and sonre very old friends. The usual: toasts were honoured. When the bride and bridegroom left by motor on their wedding trip the bride wore a fawn costume, with hat to match, and handsome fur coat. .

COATES—BEGGS. At the First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, recently, -was solemnised by the.. Rev. J. Lawson Robinson, B«A., the marriage of Ann Munro, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Beggs, "The Shiel," Wright's Bush, Southland, and Samuel Francis Coates, third son of Mrs James Coates, Rangipra. Bowls and tall rases of copper , of spring flowers carried out the colour scheme of apricot, orange, and silver, and added to the architectural beauty of the fine church.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful frock of apricot and silver lame, with fringed flare effects at the sides. 'From the shoulders fell tasselled straps of the material, held in place with band-made flowers. Instead of the customary wreath and veil, a pretty coronet head-dress, with long tulle streamer falling over the left shoulder, was worn. The front was a mass of tiny coloured, flowered, and silver leaves, while a narrow band of apricot and spring flowers finished the tulle cap at the back. The bouquet of narcissi had knotted , streamers of narrow silver ribbon arranged among the flowers. The bridesmaid. Miss E. S. Beggs, sister of the bride, wore orange and silver brocade, trimmed with silver .tissue and hand-made flowers. Her bouquet was of spring flowers with knotted orange streamers.

The Jbridegroom was attended by Mr David Cunningham, Bredwardine, Hawarden, North Canterbury. <* Mrs N. J. Brokenshire officiated at the organ.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the where Miss A. C. Beggs, sister of the bride, received the guests. She wore an uncommon fawn frock, the tunic front and scarf ornamented with a design of autumn leaves in shot silk appliqued with brown braid. A multi-coloured clocho hat of shot effects toned with the design on the frock. Later, Mr and Mrs Coates left for the north by,the express, the bride wearing a two-piece suit of navy repp with touches of red, and a navy hat to match.