WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18547, 24 November 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will fee 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 must .bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Colonel and Mrs John Studbolme (Middleton Grange) are spending a few weeks at Coldstream. Mr and Mrs Norton Francis are paying a holiday visit to Rotorua. Lady Marjorio Dalrymple, 0.8. E., a visitor from Scotland, is the. guest of Mrs Boyle, Riccarton. Lady Marjorie is keenly interested in the Girl Guides' movement and is a district commissioner in her own country. Mr and Mrs Frank Graham, Miss Dorothy Hay, and Miss Janet Clarkson returned yesterday from Dunedin. Mrs Fred Rushen (Church street, Timaru) is spending a short holiday in Christchurch ;:-i the gncsfc of her sister, Mrs A. Gray, Riccarton road. Mrs Bowman, sen., and Miss Bowman, of Cooper's Creek, are spending a holiday at Lako Coleridge. The engagement is announced of Isabel Howarth, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. L. Munson, Westport, to Charles Caldwell, youngest son of Mrs and the-late Mr Stewart Monteith, Reefton. The marriage will take place shortly. The engagement is announced of Jessie Patricia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Clark, Banks avenue, Shirley, to Leonard Rwssell, second son of Mr and Mrs W. L. Palmer, Waimea West, Nelson. The. engagement is announced of Doris, eldter daughter of Mr and Mrs F W. Edwards, Halswell, and Reginald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. H. B. Poore, Christchurch. During thia week at the C.M.S. rooms, Dominion Building, a sale of beautiful lace goods, ete., from China, India, and Japan is being held. The goods are particularly suitable for Christmas presents. Mrs E. McKay (Wellington), Mrs A. G. Bryan (Thames), and Mr and Mrs W. Griffith (London) are at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs G. Creagh, Miss Creagh, and Miss Dinniford (Auckland) are at the. United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. Allan (Nelson) and Mr and Mrs J. W. Trolovo (Marlborough) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs W. Kidson (Rugby street) have returned from a trip to England. Mrs W. I. Bolam (Rugby street) is leaving this week to visit in Hawke's Bay. . The "Mothers' Thought Guild" will hold a social afternoon to-morrow at 3. o'clock. Members are asked] to attend and discuss proceedings for thecoming year.

Miss Marjorie Manning is leaving todav for a holiday visit to Timaru. Under the auspices of the Junior Endeavour, assisted by the Ladies' Guild, a fancy goods fair was held in the Eugby street schoolroom, Mr H. Holland conducted the opening ceremony. The stalls were in charge of Mesdarr.es Christian, Cutforth, Coe, Jones, and the Missed Jcnner, Simpson, and Chaincy. A musical programme was contributed by the Misses Davie*i, Gibbs Lohrev, Read, and Messrs Ronald Brown and Eric Pearse. The proceeds amounted to £3O. On Saturday afternoon the staff** the Farmers' Co-op. Grocery Depart. m ent assembled tor the purposeJ bidding farewell to Miss F. Hamil ton. who is severing her .connexion with the firm on .the occasion of her approaching marriage. Mr <£° r jf Watte, manager of the department referred to Miss Hamilton's many good qualities, and on behalf of her fellow workers he asked her .to accept as a small token of their esteem a handsome clock. On October 9th, writes our London correspondent, the sudden death occurred at Alexandria of Ellon Penelope, elder daughter of. the late Charles Edmund Lo Grico Easther and Mrs Easther, of 14 Hammersmith terrace, London. New Zealand friends will learn with regret of Miss Easther s death. At a nursing home, on October 7th, the death occurred of Adelinda Georgiana, widow of the lato John Henry Dauben'v, and younger daughter of the late G. Matthews Daubeny, of Alstone Lodge, 'Cheltenham. Mrs Daubeny had friends in New Zealand. Mrs K. E. B. Blood, writes our London correspondent on October 15th, who has been living in the United States for many years, but was previously of Christchurch, is at present in London. She attended the Church Congress at Eastbourne, with the intention of getting into touch with Church people, as she is to edit in New York, in th© near future, a magazine to be called the "Churchwoman." Mrs Blood's chief interest during the past year has been the American Chaplains' Memorial, and as one of the less material parts of the memorial she and others interested hope to inaugurate the study of the Ten Conii mandments in the public schools. Dr. Agnes Bennett (Wellington) has booked her return passage to New Zealand by Colombo, Singapore, and | Batavia, by the Dutch liner, Tabanan. This change in her plans has been rendered necessary by the recent shipping strike. Dr. Bennett has been on a motor tour through Scotland, Wales, and the South of England, subsequently attending a special course in. children's diseases in the London hospitals. On December sth a garden party will lie held at the 1 Jubilee Home to augment the funds of that home, and also the Tuarangi Old Men's Home, controlled by the Christchurch. Hospital Board. The Woolston Band will bo in attendance, and Highland dancing competitions will he held. Thero will also be a baby show.

FAREWELL PARTY. In response to the invitation of the president and Council of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, nearly two hundred guests assembled at the Jellicoo Hall last night, when a farewell gathering was tendered to Miss Stella Murray, who is giving a concert at the Theatre Royal on Thursday, and leaves, early in December, on her ieturn journey to London. Mr Alfred Merton, president of the Society, and Madame Gower-Burns, vice-president, received the guests, and were assisted by Miss Betty Hannam, a member of the Council. Madame Gower-Burns wore a handsome gown of black miroir velvet, with front panel of black and gold brocade and deep black fringe edging the tunic. Sliss Hannam's pretty frock of apricot georgette over apricot satin, was lightly embroidered with crystal beads. *Miss Stella Murray wore a striking gown of mandarin chiffon velvet, the corsage embroidered with silver beads and two narrow plaits of silver tissue defining the low waist line. Her beautiful wrap was of black and gold brocaded lame with deep collar of mole fur. Mrs Henry Murray wore black velvet with touches of ivory lace. Mr Merton prefaced his presidential remarks by playing one verse of tho National Anthem., (and after feeling reference to the death of Queen Alexandra, he asked the company to stand for a few moments in silence as a mark of .respect to her memory. In welcoming Miss Murray, Mr Merton , said that his Society was proud of the success achieved overseas by one of its former members, and prophesied that Miss Murray on her return to London would add greatly to the laurels she has already won. A short musical programme of exceptional merit was provided by Mr Ernest Empson (piano), Miss' Dulcie Mitchell (songs), Mr Arthur Gordon (violin), Mr Bate ('cello), Miss Betty Hannam (piano). Supper was served on small tables, prettily decorated, and opportunity was afforded the guests of meeting Miss Murray, to whom the best wishes of the company were cordially expressed. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Alfred Merton, Mrs James Hight, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Mrs J. E. Russell, Mrs Stephen Parr, Mrs Bate, Mrs Alfred Bunz, Dr. and Mrs Pairman, Dr. T. L. Grooke, Dr. Restall Thomas, Mr R. A. Home, Mr and Mrs Zimmerman, Mrs Edgar, Mr and Mrs Raynor "White, Miss E. A. Boot, Mr Francis Bate, Miss Rachel Ross, Miss Alice Carter, Miss Muriel Ollivier, Miss Olive Cooper, Miss E. Comyns Ihomas, Misses Macleodsmith (2), Miss Marian "Wbodhouse, Miss Watkins, Miss Eleanor Smith, Mrs Ross, Miss Willis, Mr Selwyn Cooper, Mrs Danvers Hamber, Miss Agnes Lawlor Miss Nellie Duffy, Miss M. Willis, Miss L. L. Watkins, Mr A. S. Watkins, Mrs A. L. Jones, Miss H. A, Searell, Miss Amos, Mrs Selwyn Bruce,. Miss Edna Bruce, Miss Piri Thompson, Mr Horace Thompson, Mrs H. M. Lund, Mr Reginald Jones, Mr Bernard Barker, Miss Mildred Russell, Misses Pitts (3)/Miss Jessie King, Mrs Ernest Firth, Miss Edna. Firth, Mrs Sidney Williamson,. Miss D. Masters, Miss Dudney, Mrs W. Svkes, Miss Marsden, Miss Gretchen Marsden, Mr and Mrs Polk, Miss Eaton, Misses "Waugh, Miss J. Cook, Miss I. Cook, Mrs J. S. Hawkes, Mrs Reynolds Carey, Mrs Roy Twyneham, Mrs T. J. Edmonds. Mrs A. L. Cropp, Mrs S. H. Cox, Miss M. .Cox, Mr; and Mrs Norman AVestwodd, Mr andMrs Lance Lewin, Mrs T. Hooper, Mrs M. Lewin, Mr and Mrs Martin, Mr Sydney Hoban, Miss Lillian Kennard, Mr and Mrs Purchase, Mr. and Mrs Hugh Hobbs, Miss Aileen Warren, 1 Mrs King, Miss Elsie Mc-rrah, MrsR. H. Mitchell, Mrs S. "Waters, Miss •V. Halliday, Mr and Mrs T. W.:,ltent,; Mrs Audibert, Misses Margaret,. dad; Muriel Thompson, Mr Soton KellawayJ

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. ' On Friday, 32nd, Miss Mureta Hart, of Ohoka, attained her majority, and in honour of the event her parents Mr and Mrs T. Hart, entertained a large number of her young friends and well-wishers at'their residence. L 'Mra Hart wore a - becoming ; tunic- frock of fawn striped satin marocain, and her daughter wore a pretty frock of cream fuji-silk with'almond green pipings. Games, competitions, and musical items caused* - the - evening to pass all too quickly. A delicious sit down supper was served, the beautifully decorated twotier cake being made and given by Mrs Hansen. In a felicitous little speech Mr Hansen proposed the health of Miss Hart, to which Mr D. Steele suitably responded. Amongst the many guests were Mr and Mrs D. Jackson, Mr and Mrs Hansen, Mrs Drabble (Kaiapoi), Mrs Ramsay. Hits Madelev, Misses 0. Atkinson, | O.' Dunlop, G. Martyn, F. Knight. B. Ward, B. King, A. White, I. Schroeder, V. Loveday, I. Drabble (Kaiapoi), E. Beckingsale (Christchurch), and Messrs W. Hogg, D. Steele, N. Atkinson, L. Jackson, B. Martyn, E. Ward, and M. Schroeder. MODES AND SMARTNESS. The ability to choose the extreme elements of a new mode . . . and to convert such features into "wearable" styles of dominant smartness is indeed the recognised art of Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, in connexion with the purchase of furs. —o Do not -wed for money, Friend, For money hath a sting, Do not wed a pretty face, 'Tis but a foolish thing. Do not wed for place or fame; 'Twill disappoint thy hope. But when thee marry, choose the girl Who uses Ivory Soap. —-6 BEAUTY CULTURE. Every approved form of beauty culture is practised at the Egyptus Rooms, 760 Colombo street, under the control of Miss Cecile Kennedv, including Face Massage, Waving and tinging the hair, shampooing and general toilet work. Ring 'Phone 5158 for appointment. —6 PINEAPPLE DELIGHTS. No fewer than 160 dainty, tempting dishes and drinks can be prepared from Gold Reef and Sakabula Pineapple, the most delicious fruit in the world, it being canned from the Queen Pine in South Africa, noted for its delicate ambrosial flavour. Ask your grocer for Gold Reef and Sakabula Reliable Agencies, Ltd., 211 Cashel street, N.Z. Distributors. 1 A shoe that takes the eyel You should see the latest Real Crocodile, Lizard, and Python Shoes, both brown and grey, at Pannells', 105 Manchester street. Let Pannells' make your shoes to order. —(j CUTS WASHING IN HALF. Verbena Soap is a manvellous cleans..ing agent. It quickly and thoroughly loosens all grease and dirt, yet is absolutely harmless to fabric and colour. It cuts your wash-dav labour in half and it makes your clothes beautifully clean, snowy white, sweet smelling. Ask your grocer for a golden bar of Verbena Soap. —2

SURPRISE . FOR WELL-KNOWX AVOMAN. "I was greatly surprised," remarked a -well-known Christchurch lady yesterday, "at the big reductions in the prices of quality hair brushes made bv Mr'E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square." Mr Smith is holding a sale of hair-brushes and the prices have been very substantially cut. —r4

FANCY DRESS PARTY. St. Mary's schoolroom, Aldington, was the scene of much gaiety on Saturday ovening, when there was held a delightful fancy dress party, organised by Miss Elsie Smith, Moorhouse avenue, in aid of her stall at the forthcoming Christmas Fair. Each guest brought a little gift which resulted in a splendid collection of pretty and useful articles for the stall. The evening began with a very effective grand march, the rest of the evening being spent in musical- items and games, etc. The musical programme was as follows:—Piano solo, Miss Constance Price; song, Mr AV. C. Mann; recitation, Miss Jean Murchie; piano duet, Misses Joyce and Runa Streeter. Each item was enthusiastically encored. Mr V. H. Lino was master of ceremonies. Those present included: ifesdames Smith, Downing and Line, Hisses X. Brewer (Harem Lady), May Barnes (Pink Lady), H. Tulley and F. McLean (Highland Lassies), H. Davis (White Poppy), Blanche Menzies (Jazz), Rata King (Chess Board), Grace Reid (Orient Moon), Bella Peddie (Snow Lady), Elsie Smith, (Wirth's Circus), Mascotte Smith (Red and Black Pierrette), Jean Murchie (a Little Pink Doll), Joyco Streeter (Early Victorian), Eileen Downing (fiallin Bros.'s Cordials), Gwen.Fretwell (Early Victorian), M. Carpenter (Keep Off the Grass), Constance Price (Summer Showers), Nancy Mannings (Ice Cream), Nancy Miller (Blue Moon), Violet French (White Silk), Elsie Bull (Shepherdess), Janet Ross (Lamp Shade), Jessie Bull (Rambling Rose), Joan Munnings (Red and Black Pierrette), Marjuric Gilbert (palo green satin), E. Scott (Moonlight), K. E. Newton (Bill Sikes), V. M Scott (Red Peril), A. Matheson (Yankee Girl), H. Withell (Horsey Keep Your Tail Up), L. Aitcheson (Rabbit Hutch), M. O'Farrell (Gretchen), M. Tullev (Russian Girl), Runn Streeter (Clown), 0. Fretwelf (Carnival)', J. Bell (Dawn), N. Brewer (Correspondence), M. Smith (Buttons), Edna Shrimpton (Fading Sunset), Amy Clarke (Sunny Morn), Phyllis Limbrick (Arctic Regions), Jessie Southern (Sunflower), E. Clarke (Ireland For Ever), O. Shep'pard (Snowdrift), V. Clarke (Starlight), Edna Hunt (Glow Worm), Daphne Ede (pale blue Satin), Freda Deibert (Flirt), Gladys Pendle (Order of the Bath), Enid Lawson (Ching Ching), Messrs W. C. Mann, V. IT. Line, C. Bull, V.- Spillsr, AJcx. Raeside, W. Smith, S. Sheppard, S. Andrews, S. McKenzie, John Reid, Ken. Raid, . Vic. Tiney, Rex. Wright, Clare Cusdin, William Giblett, C. 0. Spitler, H. ■W. Clark, C. Wright, H. Horner, A. Rogers, A. Stacey, W.. Carson. F. Gibson, I. C. Williamson, D. Fisher, T. .Tones, G. Tompleton, W. C. Sheppard, A. Wright. C. E. Saunders, R. Chceseman, E. Betts, C. H. Gyde, V. G. Spiller, G. W. Locke, H. Haxell, and H. Miles. "AT HOME." At their homo in Oxford terrace last night, Dr. and Mrs J. Gore Newell entertained about seventy guests at an j unusually delightful "at home." ' The spacious drawing-room was, for the nonce, converted into a small theatre, where the visitors were charmed with an excellent and uncommon programme, given by the hostess and members of the Calliope' Club, who study dramatic works under the capable guidance of Mrs Newell. The following programme, presented last night, was received with the greatest enthusiasm:—Reading from "Jane 01 egg," Mrs Newell, Mrs Harvey Cook, Mrs J. R. Evans, Miss Rouse; reading from Olemence Dane's "Bill of Divorcement," Mrs Ward, Mrs Milligan, Mrs Crawshaw; scenes from "Twelfth Night," Misses Ivy Webb, Ida Shepheard, Gladys Brown, Irene Buckhurst; scenes from "Much Ado About Nothing," Misses Nonie Enright. Fraser (2), AA'ilcox, Mrs P. J. Dunne, and Mrs Polhill; scenes from "Antony and Cleopatra," Mrs Newell, Misses Molly Carrington, Doris AVebb, Nancy AA'ilkinson, Miss Rouse, and Mrs Harvey Cook. After a short interval a solo reading of A. A. Milne's amusing one-act comedy, "Wurzel-Fiumntery" by Mrs Newell was much enjoyed. At the conclusion of the programme delicious supper was served, the table being artistically decorated with choice .roses.

CARNIVAL AT KAIKOURA. The District High School Children's .Carnival, held in the Drill Hall on Friday, November 20th, was a pronounced success from all viewpoints, upwards of 160 children being in fancy dress, be 7 sides a large attendance of residents . and visitors. JMr A. Barker thanked the people for the hearty support accorded the function. MrJS\S. H. Warner presided piano, and the teachers, iVSisses'D. Prince, Lamb, I. Stubbers,field, and Brown assisted throughout the evening, and are deserving of the highest praise for the manner in which the children were trained. Supper was provided, and. an adult dance followed the carnival. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Roy Clark, Misses Hollands, M. Mackle, Messrs E. Flower, and Rob. Clarke. Following is a list of those in fancy 'dress. The judges were Mrs F. W. Bullen and Dr. R, L. Withers. Missej Brenda Smith (Old English Lady), Nellie Stubberficld (Old Ens'ish, Gentleman), Yeia Turner (Billiard lable), Maymie Barker (Night), Peggy 'Wallace (Sandman), lilza Rookes. (Serviette), Iris Selnoeder (Window), Ettie Crawford (Judy), Winnie Cooper (Pieriette), Vera Pluck (Mother Hubbard), iloUy Lvans (Queen or Hearts), Madgo Trudgian (Pastrycook), Medlio Strahl (Tea G-ir'), Aancyc Stubberheid (Old English Lady), Freda U ay ward . (Handkerchief. Uirl), Dolly Osmond (Quaker Girl), Bernadino Smith (Roses), Beverley Gibson (Kocko Girl), Violette Johnston (Registered Letter), Winifred Shipton (Basket c£ Flowers), Barbara Peirin (Early Victorian Lady), Marjorie Scott (Pierrette), Lorna Alexander (Spanish Girl), Betty Garlick (Hawaiian), Ngaire Thorpe (Italian Flower Girl), Nancy Gilling (Princess), Rita, Paimer (lied Riding Hood), Clara Gill (Fsiry), Dorothy Knott (Rosebud), Mamie Kennedy (Happy Christmas*, Betty Kennedy (Rose), Alison Warner Puck), Nesta McKenzie (Butterfly Ruffles), . Marian Gray (Star Fairy), Noreen Htdgsor. (Red Riding Hood), Nancy Hodgman (Fairy), Nancy Smith (Baby BuntingV, Bettv Wallaoe (Spinning Top), Pauline Starkie (Nursery Rhymes), Dorothy Hodgman (Tea Maid), Roby Headman (Fairy), Madge Osmond (Bat), Kura Pegg (Snowdrop), Grace Gill Molly Jlodg.-ion (Fairy Stmbeaim), El.he.' Ferry (Rosebud). Kathleen Ferry (Old English Lady). Madge Tail (Fairy*, M. Smith 'Beads), F.. Hodgson (Kose), Betty Gray (Old Lady), S. Smith (Gool Luck), N. Norton (Carnation Girl), Venla Richardson (Butterfly), Lona Lyford (Window), Lorna Norton (Crossword Puzzle), M. Dowries (Lady's Worklxwket), Brenda Perrm (Ladybird) M. Wells (Christmas Oackar), J. Gill '(We'don'B Patterns), Joi-.n Harris (Early Victorian Lady), Caroline Vaurh.in (Folly), Mona Boyd ' (.Eve), Lucy Boyd (Hula, Lady' Phyllis Catcs (Powder Puff). Lorna' Richardson (A Gentleman of Leisure). Marmot Borthwick (Butterfly), Moira Clark (Carnival Bells), Jean Hams (Buttercup), Eileen an* Doreen Kerr (Bride and Bridegroom), Vasha Bullen (Persian Ladv), Edna Robinson (Garden of Memories), Masters Basil Bortbwick (Professor), Lloyd Borthwick (Archbishop), D. Clark (Superstitious), Keith Andresen ("Oh, Why Did I Kiss That Girl?"), George Alves (Bluebeard), Philip Walker (Chinaman), Arnold Barker (Mr Pickwick*, Owen Fester (Pierrot), Eric Warner (Indian Chief), Peter Trolove (Jack Tar) Tom Evans (Gipsy Boy), Murray Foster (Topsy)," Liske Stove (Puck), . Arehie Cooper (Black ajidl White), Melville Parker (Sailor), Ken Osmond (Golden Kowhai Tea), Ernest Collett (Pierrot), Ludstone Smith (Boxer), George Downts (French Clown), Leslie Sabiston (Robin Hood), Kingi Reardon (Clown*, Clare Stack (Clown), Walter Crawford (Clown), Eric Monk (Cowboy), Fred. Schroeder (Hamlet), Francis Saunders (Pago Boy) Dickie Pope (Red Indian), Alick Reardon '(Swagger), Malcolm Ferry (Bubbles), Billy Warner (White Rabbit), Ray Lyford (Cowboy), Billy Evans (Scout), Matthew Leitch (Tennis), Alfie Strahl (Chimney Sweep), Tom Slape (Butcher), Pat Norton (Maori), David 1 Kemeys (White StaT Motors), Eric Kemeys (Mr Finnicky Traveller), Ralph Walker (Dutch Boy), Billy Ctoper (Scout), Dick Reardon (Chinaman), Alister Dunn (The Order of the Bath), Jack Harris (French Poodle), Jack Ellerm (Pierrot), Tom Frewen (Tennis), L. Smith (Red Jack Shipton (Cowboy), Vanda Andresen (Baggy Breeches), Jack Reardon (Maori Chief), L. Gill (Butcher),- Atiol Foster (Old-Time Babv), Eddie Mcßay (Highlander), B. Mc Innes (Chinaman), lan Dunn (Library), Charlie Frewen- (Cowboy), Richard McKenzie (Clown). Ray Parker (Sack of Coal), Monte Perrin (Swagger), Jack Kennedy (Jack Be Nimble), Dib. Stove (Absent-minded Beggar). The prizc-winnere were:—Best costumed girl, Miss N. Stubberfield (Monsieur, Beau-

WEDDINGS. ROBINSON—WHITE. St. Chad's Church, Linwood, was the scene of a wedding recently, when Amelia Edgington (Molly), only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. White, Bromley, was married to Reuben John, 3 T oungest son of Mr Robinson, and the late Mrs W. Robinson, of Linwood. •Tho Rev. E. E. Maiden officiated, and Mrs Maiden presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore. an attractive frock of ivory crepe do chine with an over- . dress of pin-tucked georgette and lace, caught ?.t each side with hand-made roses. Bier embroidered veil fell from a double wreath of orange blossom buds, finished with posies, and she carried a bouquet of white .roses and sweet peas. Two maids were in attendance, Miss Doris Ashmore (niece of the bridegroom) wearing a frock of apricot marocain with a tucked apron panel, and Miss Molly Leahy (cousin of the bride), who was in cornflower blue silk voile, daintily trimmed with rows of cream lace. Both maids wor% black silk lace hats and carried- bouquets of rose sto harmonise with their frocks. The little flower girls were Gwendoline McGregor (cousin of the bride), who wore a frock of apricot urepo de chine made with a double skirt; Joyce Cullen (the bride's cousin) wearing a petaUed frock of hydrangoablue crepe de chine, and Edna Peters (niece of the bridegroom), whose frock was of .nink net daintily frilled from the waist. Each flower girl wore a large ribbon bow on her hair and carried a oosy to match her frock. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Gerald Barnard as best man, and Mr Mac. llling carried out the duties of gYoomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Rolleston street Hall, where Mrs White received the guests, wearing a frcck of fawn jersey silk and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. Music for dancing was supplied bv Whitley's, Withcrs's and Barnard's Bands. RADCLIFFE—COOK. At Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton, festively decorated fo r the occasion by members of Holy Trinity Choir, the marriage was recently solemnised of Marjorie, twin daughter of Mrs AN • Cook, and Douglas James, son of Mr Radcliffe (Lyttelton). The Rev A. J. Petric was the officiating clergyman, and Mr Swaby the organist. As the. bride had been a member of Holy Trinity Choir, the service was fully choral. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr R. Cook, wore a becoming frock of white cr4po de chine, cut on straight lines, and heavily trimmed with crystal beads and pearls. Her hand-embroi-dered veil was arranged from a coronet of pearls and she carried a bouquet of white hothouse flowers. The bride was attended by Miss Eyeline Wales, who wore a frock of heliotrope crepe de chine, with a pleated panel in the front, and she wore a> black georgette hat trimmed with pink and heliotrope. She carried a bouqueti of pink flowers. The little flower girl, Nola Schroeder, niece of the bride, wore a white crepe de chine frock, trimmed with . edged frills, and carried a posy of pink flowers. Mr Ron. Yo<ss attended the bridegroom as best man. As the .bride left the church Beryl Wales presented her with a horseshoe. Following the ceremony a receptioni was held at the Excejsior Hall, where tho guests, numbering about a hundred, were received by. Mrs Cook, mother of the bride, who wore a smart erey tailored costume and black hat. Later, when Mr and Mrs Radcliffe left for the north, the bride wore a ■cinnamon brown jersey silk frock, and hat to tone, and black fur coat. HAYES—BOX. The wedding was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, of Ellen Alice Box and Donovan William Hayes. The Eev. A. H. Barnett, of Tinwald, officiated,-and Miss B. Claridge presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr W. E. Box, of Anaraa, wore cream marocain, simply made and trimmed with silk lace, and hand embroidered veil of tulle. Silver shoes and a beautiful bouquet of cream roses completed her toilet. Misses V. Dickinson and. I. Box attended the bride, each wearing a georgette frock of flame red and autumn-tinted bandeaux. Their bouquets were in tone with the dresses worn. Messrs 11. Stevens and W. Patching acted as best man and groomsman respectively.

j After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Box j entertained the guests at luncheon at | the Farmers' Tearoooms. Mrs Box wore a smart frock of navy silk repp and navy hat relieved with red. Mrs T. Hayes wore brown marocain and a smart, brown hat with autumn shade trimmings. HAYMAN—HANSEN. At the Bank street Method ; st Church, Timaru, there was celebrated the marline of E'rmeio Rasmine, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. iJauseu, Evans street, Timaru, to Norman, second son of Mr W. and the late Mrs Hayman, ''Opiro," Sbudhohne. The Rev. A. C. La-wry officiated and Mr Fraser presided at the organ. The bride, who Avas given away by he r father, wore a simple frock of white souple satin and silk lace made with apron effect. The hand embroidered veil was caught around the. head in mob-cap fashion with a wreath of orange blossom. -Her bouquet was of white clematis. She was attended by her cousin. Miss Doris Smith, wbo wore a pretty frock of shell pink satin.marocain and black lace hat underlined with pink satin. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and asparagus fern. Mr T. Hayman attended his brother as best man. As the happy couple were leaving the vestry a silver horseshoe Wivs handed to them bv .Miss Hazel Keen. ~ , . After the ceremonv . the' guests adjourned to the Sundav school Hall, where the wedding breakfast was held. Mrs Hansen received her guests attired in a. tunic frock of navy marocain! and navy satin hat.

ca re, Uiu Brcnda Smith (Early Victorian), equal-Senior Junior-Miss Vasha Bullcn (Turkish Lady). Infant-Kathleen Ferry (Powder and Patches). Besf costumed bovberuor: B. Mcßay (Scotsman), Melville Parker (Jack Tar) equal. Junior: Jack Keardon (Maori) Infant: Pat Norton (Maori), Most original costume, firl—Senior: ■ Lucy Boyd (Hula Girl). Junior: Edna Robinson (Uard«n of Memories). Infant: Betty Wallace (Spinning Top). Most original- cos?i me ' k°y--Senior: Keith Andrcsen ("Ob, Why Did I Kiss That Girl?"). Junior: ¥ on «, Pemn (Swagger). Infant: Alfie btralil (Sweep), Eric Kernels (Traveller, "Mr Finnicky") , D. Clark (Superstitious), Dib. Stove (Absent-minded Beggar), and Billy Warner (White. Babbit), all equal. Winners of competitions—No. 1, cake (bottle of beans), Mrs J. R. Sweney. No. 2, cake (bottle of nails), Mr N. C. T*lc. Half lamb (length oi twine), Mr P. S. H. Warner.

BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST. ♦ Conditions for the National Bathing Beauty Contest, -which is to be held on the Eyan Z»y beach during the »d New Year gala, are now complete. The prize money. 6 aV advertised, .-«.« « «jj and in addition there is a handsome silver cup or the winner. Entrants must have rended in the Dominion for one year, and may compete individually or as the nominee of any trade, firm, society, or club.