WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19057, 20 July 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Th« Lad* Editor will •>« Pleased *%««& for"publication In the "Women's Corner" Item* of social or personal news. Such Items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the "r?TS. «# iu.th n«r«»«_ Correspondence is lnylted on any matters affecting, or of Interest to,

Miss E. Lyttleton (G. B. Lancaster) is leaving at the end of this week to visit Mrs Mathias at Tuahiwi.

Mrs Douglas Anderson (Armagh street west) is spending a short holiday at Akaroa.

Mrs W. H. Montgomery and Miss Hilda Montgomery have returned from a short visit to Wellington, Miss Diddams (Greytown) is visiting her sister, Mrs A. B. Pearson, Papanui.

Miss Jessie Dawe left last night to visit Mrs Longmore, Wellington. Miss Mary Samson (Dunedin) is at present in Christchurch, and is staying at Coker's Hotel. Mrs Wakelin and Mrs Lee have returned to Christchurch from the North Island, after attending the Miller — McDonald wedding at Petone. Miss Hilda Montgomery, who returned yesterday from Wellington, is leaving to-day, with a party of North Island visitors, for The Hermitage, Mt. Cook.

Miss Killner and Miss Gates (Bury street, Sumner) have returned home after spending several months in Australia.

Mrs E. Eeoves (Leithfield),. accompanied by her sister, Miss Winnie Judson, has been spending a holiday with friends in Killinchy and Southbridge. Mr and Mrs Winchester (Sedgemere) are spending the winter months at "The Nook," Sumner. Miss E. Sloan (Southbridge) is spending a holiday at Sumner, and is the guest of Mrs" W. Whyte. Miss Gibson (Oriental Bay, Wellington) is spending a holiday with her sister at Sumner.

Mr and Mrs Campbell Hay (Pigeon Bay) and Mrs. S. McArthur (Timaru) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Among the guests at the United Service Hotel are Mrs L. Wardell (Masterton), Misses E. and D. Armstrong (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs R. F. ftuddenklau (Springfield), and Mr and Mrs D. Stowell (Timaru).

Yesterday's arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel included Mr and Mrs A. L. Gee (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs W. A. Brown (Invercargill). At her home, Papanui road, yesterday afternoon, Miss Barbara Gibson entertained a number of her friends at a charming party, given in honour of Miss Helen Irving, who is leaving Cbristehurch next week to continue her musical studies in London. The following are among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal:—Mr Hughes (Geraldine), Mr G. W. Armitage (Temuka), Mrs M. Allison (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Oxenham (Palmerston North), Mr A. Power (Wellington), Mr B. Wild (Hokitika), Mr Allan Wogan (Dunedin), Mr C. Webber (Timaru), Misses Gardiner and.Meade (Dunedin), v Mr •W. H. Eundel (Ashburton).

A demonstration of interest to practically all -women will be given on Friday evening next, July 22nd, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, when Miss D. Bridgman will give an illustrated talk on "Needlework" to members of the Home Economics Association.

On August 10th the members of the Circolo Italiano will hold their next conversazione in the Jellicoe HaU., The executive hopes that all those whom they have had the pleasure of entertaining before will be present, and also all who are interested in the activities of the Circolo. That popular singer, Signor Stella, will contribute Italian songs, and an entertaining programme is being arranged. The West of England Society, Christchurch, have asked Mrs A. D. Houston, late president of the Bridgwater (MidSoinerset) branch of the Victoria League, to give a lecture on Somerset at their next meeting of members to be held this week. During her residence in England, Mrs Houston toured all over the County of Somerset,- and will lecture on "Bridgwater to Wells, including Taunton, Sedgemoor, and Glastonbury Abbey." An enjoyable surprise party was held on Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs Woodfield, Slater street, Eichmond. The evening passed quickly and pleasantly with games and competitions. The winners of the competitions were Mrs Woodfield and Miss V. Sloane. Musical items, which were heartily applauded, were rendered by Miss B. Woodfield, M. Peckham, M. Eandle, and M. Butcher. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs Woodfield, Misses E. Woodfield, M. Eandle, M. Butcher, M. Peckham, V. Sloane, B. Marden, A. Eandle, L. Haughey, M. Gasson, M. Ormandy, K. Berry, J. Liddell, Messrs W. Eandle, L. Buckley, J. Eeilly, S. Forsey, A. Jackson, P. Eandle, H. Tiney, A. Haxell, aad E. Bloxam. BALL AT LOfeURN.

The Coronation Hall, Loburn, presented a gay appearance on Wednesday evening, when the Loburn Football Club held its annual ball. The attendance was not quite as large as was anticipated owing to the wintry weather conditions. An excellent programme of music was supplied by Johnston's Jazz Band (Kaiapoi;, and extras were played by Misses T. Pulley and E. Galletiy and Messrs E. McGrath and A. Wilkinson An energetic committee had decorated the hall with vari-coloured streamers and greenery. The supper arrangements had been made by a committee of ladies, supper tables bemg decorated with ribbons of the club's colours and bowls of flowers. Messrs J. Falls and Cook acted as M.C.'s. Those present included:—

Mesdames T. Pulley, H. E. James, G. I. Oroft, Kennedy, J. H. Parker, who wore' black crepe de chine; J. W. McLeod, black georgette and silver lace; H. 0. Gudex, blue shot taffeta with cream lace; Misses Margaret Kennedy, cafe an lait accordion-pleat-ed georgette; Ruby Bennett, apricot crepe do chine; Irene James, cerise satin and silver lace; May Kelland, vieux rose satin with overdress of gold lace; Margaret Field (Christchurch), maize taffeta; Esther Blyth, blue satin; Connie Warburton, crocus mauve crepe de chine; Iris Pulley, black satin; E. Macartney, blue taffeta; Bene -Mather, bois de rose crepe de chine; Adelaide Kennedy, turquoise blue velvet; Ella Galletiy, raspberry pink georgette; Mamie Pashby, jade green panne velvet; J. Kennedy, blue velvet; G. Kennedy, cerise crepe de chine; Merle Croft, pink- crepe de chine; Alice Dawson, green georgette; Nancy Henry, coral pink marocain; Edith Dawson, pink taffeta; Jean Mather, black crepe de chine with pink rose on shoulder; Myrlß Hiatt, orange brocaded marocain with panels of silver lace; 0. Taylor : (Christchurch), pink crepe de chine.; Joyce Blunden (Christchurch), shell pink georgette; Naomi Cook, pink crepe de chine; Sara Hiatt, mauve brocaded crepe de chine; G. Willoughby, bois-de-rose georgette; L. Cox, black velvet; V. Lundasquirt, saxe blue georgette; Rath Fitzgibbon, rose satin; R. Rutherford (Rangiora), coral pink satin; Olive Murphy, salmon pink marocain; I>. Lambert, pink crepe de chine, Messrs J. H. Parker, H. R. Kempthorne, J. W. McLeod, J. Fitzgibbon, H. Robertson (Rangiora), E. B. Pulley, J. Faixlls, A. Pashby, J. D. Galletiy, P. Mather, C. Hiatt, A. Blakely, O. H. Croft, M. Kennedy (Fernside), E. McGrath, D. Hoskin, 0. Blyth, F. Calvert, E. Heney (Rangiora), A. Stalker (Rangiora), F. Bailey, A. Kirk, 0. Miller, H. Dale, Cook (2), S, Roberts, T. Blunden, Kalliher (2), E. Middlebrook. N. Smart, H. Henry, Young, G. Croft, Proffitt, P. Frampton, A. Collie, Eastwood, G. Chambers, A. Wilkinson, J. Hargreaves, Rossiter, H. Schmidt, Stringer (2), T. Little, J. Morris, A. Cox, E. Davis, Murray, McCall, W. Home, Nelson, T. Joyce, A. Mcintosh, T. Hodgson, C. Pulley, Morris (2).

FANCY DRESS BALL AT WAIKARI. On Friday, July Bth, the Waikari Hall presented a gay and animated appearance, "when the Plunket Society held a masquerade and fancy dress baJl. The decorations were carried out in festoons of greenery, while orange hoops with varl-coloured streamers were suspended from the beams. The attendance was very large, visitors coming from all the surrounding districts, and practically everyone was in fancy dress. Excellent music was supplied by Durridge's Orchestra, and the duties of M.C.'s were ably filled by Messrs W. Honeybone, W. Traill, and R. Mueller. The difficult task of judging was undertaken by Mrs H. Acton-Adams (Tipapa) and Miss B. Macdonald, and they awarded the prizes as follows: — Most original: Miss Gillanders No More Strikes), Mr D. Scott (Michelin Tyres), Best fancy dress: Mrs Jackman (Zero), Mr David Macdonald (Sundowner). Cheapest: Mrs Withers (Aulsebrook's), Mr B. Newman (Waikari Flour). Most humorous: Mrs W. Honeybone (Witch), Mr R. Armstrong (Plunket Nurse). Prettiest: Miss Roberts (Night). Booby prize: Mr W. Honeybone (Clown).

Among those' present were: Mcsdames Roberts (Toreador), Acton Adams (Early Victorian), Bassett (Spanish Dame), Lindsay (Gainsborough), Cunningham (Black and White Pierrette), Matson (Spanish Dancer), W. Honeybone (Witch), Allan, sen., Blakely (Chinese Lady), Withers (Aulsebrook's), Burton (Sporting Parson), Frater (Night), A. T. Allan (Witch), Jackman (Zero), Sheridan, Mueller, D. L. McDonald (Eastern Lady), Kennard, A. D. Allan (Egyptian Dancer), R. B. Johnson (Early Victorian), Miller (Pierrette), D. Macdonald (Pierrette), M. Norton, Traill, Blunden (Spanish Dancer), W. Clark (Pirate), Stratton (Gipsy), Sister Edwards (Masquerader), Misses M. Brown (Dancing Jack), E. Brown (Housemaid), E. Sands (Lady of Georgian Period), L. Greig (Butterfly) I. Moore (Dandy), Pritchett (Little Girl), Roberts (Night), Loucey (Edmond's Baking Powder), Keppler (Winter), K. Keppler (Spanish Girl), Stancombe (Ghost), Crean (Tea for Two), Cole (Waitress), Crawford (Gipsy), Lance (Early Victorian), B. Macdonald (Troubadour), Gillanders (No More Strikes I), Mcßae (Gipsy Fortune Teller), Brocklehurst (Night), Phipps (Washing Day), Dallard (Night), "Connop (Russian Peasant), Constance (Harlequin), Blakely (Trellis Work), B. Blakely (Magpie), Reader (Witch), Golletly (Red Riding Hood), Sheridan (Buy Britißh Goods), K. Moore, Messrs W. Honeybone (Clown), R. Lindsay (Aviator), Cunningham (Waiter), J. Lowe (Courtier), J. Crawford (Gondolier), R. Mueller (Kewpic), V. Robinson (K.C.8.), A. D. Allan (Negro). C. Caldwell (Golliwog). Bruce Macdonald (Monkey), A. Macdonald (Prehistoric Man), K. Matson (Highlander), R. Bethel!. H. Acton Adams, R. Love (N.W. Mounted Police), W. O'Grady (Masquerader), J. O'Grady, W. Mcßae (Charlie Chaplin), A. J. Blakely (Pickwick), L. Smith (Rajah), Archer (Captain Blood), Stratton (Highlander), Dr. Miller (Pierrot), A. T. Allan (Red Indian), D. L. Macdonald (Regimental), W. Traill, Inch, B. Newman (Waikari Flour), Hampson, Norton, Guest (Black Horse Kerosene), Sheridan, J. Reader (Good Luck). Kennard, R. B. Johnson (Pirate). G. Blakely (Huntsman), D. Scott (Michelin Tyres), R. Norton (Sailor), B. Marsden (Flapper), R. Armstrone (Plunket Nurse), C. Saundercock (Tes, We Have no Pyjamas). W. Atkinson (Jockey), Blunden (K.C.8.). Timms (Johnny Walker), Duffey (Tennis), Withers (Cricket), D. Macdonald (Sundowner)..

TBIARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Vera Andrews (Ashburton) arrived here yesterday to visit Mrs Geo. Andrews (Evans street). Mrs Maurice le Cren (Nile street) is visiting her mother, Mrs Hamilton (Abberley road. Christchurch). Mrs Gebbie, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs Claud Bruce (Highfield), returned to Christchurch yesterday. Miss Jessie MacKenzie has returned from a visit to Mrs J. Scott (Cannington). Mr and Mrs U. L. Dodge (Christchurch), who were the guests of Mrs H. B. Hall ("Bebtana"), have returned home. Mr A. S. Wallis (Dunedin), who has been visiting Timaru, returned home yesterday. Mr J. C. Martin returned to Christchurch yesterday after spending a holiday in Timaru. Mr and Mrs J. Wilson-Smith (Christchurch), who have been visiting Timaru, returned home yesterday. Among those staying at the Grosvenor Hotel are Mr and Mrs T. CCoull (Dunedin), Miss Cor.ll (Dunedin). Mr E H Dowries (Duiedin\ Mr P Mul'iane (Wellington). Mr G. L. "Reese (ObristchurehV Mr A. W. Stanlev (Wellington). Mr H. A. Mazey (Cbn'stc'Mirchl, Mr A. S. Mazev fOhnVrhnrr.h'K Mr M TooVl IChrUi ohnrcbV Mr * "Robertson (WellincMr J. K Kny ( nnd Mr J. C. 0. Barrett (Geelong, Victoria).

BALL AT DARFIELD. On Friday evening the Christchurch Bunt Club held its annual ball in the Memorial Hall. The weather was perfect, and the building was filled, 400 people being present. Baskets of ferns suspended from the ceiling and panels of red, the club's colours, formed an effective scheme of decorations, while the lounge was arranged for those tfho wished to play cards. The supper-room was also effectively decorated. Supper was supplied and served by the club to their numerous guests. The music was supplied by Marsden's Orchestra, Christchurch, extras being played by the Darfield Orchestra, assisted by Mr Len. Christie, Christchurch. The duties of Masters of Ceremonies were carried out by Messrs C. Redfern and M. Musgrove During the evening the retiring master of the hounds, Mr Westenra, Dunsandel, was presented with a handsome silver salver from the members of the club as a mark of the high esteem in which he was held. Mr H. A. Knight, in making the presentation, spoke of the excellent manner in which Mr Westenra had carried out the duties of master during the 20 years he filled that position. His tact and good judgment had won the admiration both of the setters and members of the club. He congratulated Mr G. Grigg. Hororata, the new master, on his appointment. Mr Westenra thanked the club for its present, which he valued highly. He exhorted the people to get good horses and strongly recommended boys to get ponies to ride, as the club desired to specialise in the pony section. Mr Grigg thanked the members of the club for the honour conferred on him and hoped he would be as successful as his predecessor had been. Mr C. H. Townsend, speaking on behalf of the guests, expressed their thanks to the members of the Hunt Club for their hospitality in providing such an enjoyable function.

Amon£ the large number present were: Major ahd Mrs G. Hutton (Bangor, Hawkins), MV and Mrs W. Deans (Sandown), Mr and Mrs M. O'Eorke (Lake Coleridge), Mr and Mrs E. M. Johnston (Mt. Torlesse), Mr and Mrs A. Grigg (Surrey HUIb), Mr and Mrs Gerard, Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight (Racecourse Hill), Dr. and Mrs McMillan, Mr and Mrs J. H. Moore (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. Stott, sen., Mr and Mrs J. Selby, Mr and Mre Newlove (Dunsandel), Mr and Mra Sowden (Aylesbury),. Mr and Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs W. P. Nolan, Mr and Mrs J. F. Duncan (Hawkins), Mr and Mrs C. Smith, Mr and Mrs W Ballock, Mr and Mrs W. Pole. Mr and Mrs Bell, Mr and Mrs W. Syme (Kimberley), Mr and Mrs J. Duncan, Mr and Mrs J. Eeid, Mr and Mrs W. Ede, Mr and Mrs Walker, Mr and Mrs W. Sheet, Mr and Mrs Wright Mr and Mrs J. Hennesey, Mr and Mrs T. W. Mee (Aylesbury), Mr and Mrs Wright, Mr and Mrs P. J. Hills, Mr and Mrs D. Gallagher (Kirwee), Mr and G. Ridgen (Greendale), Mr and Mrs G. H. Judd (Waddington), Mr and Mrs J. Gillanders (Greendale), Mr and Mrs F Cullen (Greendale), Mr and Mrs G. H. Eidgen (Greendale), Mr and Mrs B. S. Gunn, Mr and Mrs A. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs Eiorden, Mi and Mrs H. Bilbrougb (Kiniberley). Mr and Mrs T. Vaughan (Kirwee), Mr and Mrs H. W. Johnson, Mr and Mrs J. Chatterton (Dnnsar.del), Mr and Mrs J. Hughes, Mr and Mrs J. Coombs, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mr and Mrs J. O. Kedfern, Mr and Mrs "W. Eddy, Mr and Mrs J. Hart, Mr and Mrs C. Davis, Mr and Mrs H. Walker, Mr and Mrs H. Skinner, Mr and Mrs N. Lacey (Aylesbury), Mr and Mrs W. C. Bedford (Kirwee), Mr and Mrs W. B. Eout, Mr and Mrs Begg (Kirwee), Mr and Mrs J. Walker, Mr and Mrs W.- Rout, 'Mr and Mrs Chrystal Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Mr and Mrs W. Irvine (Aylesbury), Mr arid Mrs S. Oldridge, Mr and Mrs C. Bushel, Mr and Mrs L. G., Cronin, Mr and Mrs T. W. McClelland (Burnham), Mr and Mrs G. Jallanders, Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs Q. Wright (Annat), Mr and Mre H. Edbrooke, Mr and Mrs Leech; Mesdames "W. Sanson "Whichelo, E. Bradley, RossMcDonald (Annat), Dysart (Kirwee), R. G. Forrester, W. Stott, S. Tweedy, G Derrett (Hororata), Schimasky (Norwood), L. Paton, Geo. Cridge, jun., D. McMillan, sen., B. J Norton, P. Taylor and A 1. 1 Bea'ttie (Hawkins) j Misßes Shipley | (Greendale). Lacey (Aylesbury), Sim, C. Mee (Aylesbury), Wraight, Watson, M Hall (Hororata), Elmsey (Christchurch), Bond (Timaru), Cowlishaw (Christchurch), Dunlop (Dunßandel), Walker (Dunsandel), Foster (Dunsandel), R. L. Chatterton (Dusandel), Connie Willis (Christchurch), R. Van der .Molen (Christchurch), M. Judd, Madge Ccgan, Boache, M. McHugh, E. Wilson (Hororata), G. Clemens Green (Hororata), Winnie Burt (Kirwee), Dysart (Kirwee), E. McGrath (Christchurch), Iris Otten, Green (Hawkins), D. Fleming Gore, D. Cullen, Kura Millar, Mabel Turner (Halkett), Ivy Turner (Halkett), May Gillanders, Grace Kullett. R. Burchel (Christchurch), G. Mallard (Burnham), Ester (Kermode (Christchurch), Mary Nolan, Florence Nolan, Lilian Bradley (Aylesbury). Molly Boyd (Aylesbury), Eosie Hughes (Christchurch), F Gillett, M. N McClelland (Greendale), M. M. Howart (Dunedin), Ruth Derrett (Hororata), J- j Clemens (Hororata), Davey (Kirwee), Connie Newbegin (Greendale), Myra Jenkins, Gerty Schimaski (Norwood), Dorothy Robinson Doreen Rout (Kirwee), Annie Stewart, Linda Taylor, Nenna Taylor, V. Quinn (Westport), N. Gillanders, Joyce Gillanders, A. MiujIten (Springfield), Bessie Corkill, Eileen Redfern, Marjorie Redfern, Buby Wright, M. Townshend, Blanche Hennah, G. Millikeii (Springfield), M. Woods, R. Anderson, <L Dunne, Buby Douglas, Yolande Begg (Kirwee) Helen King, Bedding-ton (Coalgate), Wanaka Bowie, Una Clinton, J. Morrison, E. Morrison, Lily Copplestone (Christchurch), Annie Painter, Jenit McKay, C. RRobinson (Racecourse Hill), J. Moody, RCunningham, Jhrystal (Christchurch), D. Jndd: Messra Westerira (Dunsandel), J. W "VV'oodhouse (Charing Cross), J. H Grigg (Longbeach), G. Grigg (Hororata), D. Cottrell (Christchurch), D. Boyle (Christchurch), D. E. Grigg (Bankside), Musgrave (Hawkins), McKenzie (Hawkins), C. Deans (Waddington), Smith (Hawkins), De Crespigny, J. H. Judd, J. Reid, iun., J. Cullen. E. P. Chatterton (Dunsandel), W. V. Chatterton (Dunsandel), K. Johnston (Dunsandel). C. H Townsend. B. C. Rutherford (Hororata), G. Dickery (Christchurch), J. Gunn, B. Pyne (Kirwee), A. McGrath, D. Dysart (Kirwee), Robert Judd, A. Knowles, J. Rutledge (Springfield). McKav (Springfield), C. Leeming (Glentunnel), R. Righy (Christchurch), "Williams, Gerard. M. Friedlander (Christchurch), <*• Heseltine (Kirwee), M. Anderson (Kirwee), C. H. Smith (Kirwee), K. Sim (Kirwee), Gerald Barnard (Chris'tcburcb), G '.Thompson (Racecourse Hili), J. Green (Hawkins), 'Watson, Black. D. Slattery, J. Slattery, C. Redfern, Shipley (Greendale). J. Coffey, Geo. Bradford 'Chri«tchurch), S Morrison, H. Mornson, R. Reid, A. Russell. A. T. Wilkes, Clifl Borman, F. Smith, G Bout (Kirwee), L Westwood. E. Otten. R. Stewart, H. Gillanders. A. TowMhend, C. Maison, V. Scales. D. Clinton, F. McHusrh, R. McMillan H Otten, L. Derrett (Whiteclifle), F. Coean (Waddington), B. Painter, Master Wraieht Master Chatterton, Len Parsons I. Syme, S Syme, N. W. Shipley (Greendale), Lsn Christie, (ChnitS K. McMillMt (ChnstAnrch).

BRIDGE PARTY. | Mrs J- P- Andrews and Mrs J. H. | Martin were joint hostesses last night J at a very large and delightfully plea- j sant bridge party given at the Winter j Garden in aid of the funds of St. George's Hospital. Nearly sixty tables j were arranged in the ballroom, and the overflow was comfortably accommodated in the lounge. During the evening Mrs J. W. Crawshaw and Miss Barbara Webb conducted a brisk business in home-made sweets, the proceeds further augmenting the hospital funds. Owing to the generosity of Messrs P. Burke and Co., who lent the hall free of charge, the expenses of the gathering were reduced to the minimum. Those present included: —Mrs J. P. Andrews, Mr and Mrs J. H. Martin, Dr. and Mrs J. W. Crawshaw, Mrs Davis Hunt, Miss Grace Aitken, Misses McGregor, Mrs T. D. Harman, Mrs Oxley, Mrs Harold Biggs, Mrs Frank Marrie, Mrs Harold Harman, Miss Oxley, Mrs C. Hand Newton, Miss D. Guthrie, Dr. and Mrs E. E. Hall, Mrs B. G. Booth, Mr R. Booth, Mr and Mrs C. V. Glasson, Mr and Mrs T. Batchelor, "Mrs L. T. Taylor, Mrs C. W. Coles, Mrs B. Ellis, Mrs C. Patrick, Mrs J. M. Dawson, Misses Middleton, Bull, Chamberlain, Mrs M. C. Keane, Mrs Thornhil) Cooper, Mrs Cotter, Mrs Owen Baker, Mrs W. E Dartnall, Miss J. Horton, Mrs J. Roxburgh, Mrs G. 0. Dartnall, Mrs W Wills, Misses Norah Burrowes, B.' Cook, I. Cook, Mrs J. H. Williams. Mrs Macbean Stewart, Mrs H Studholme, Mrs C. V. Baigent, Mrs J' A S Wait, Miss Macbeth, Mrs Trevor Foster Mrs J. S. Middleton, Misses J. Cook, E. Chamberlain, Mr W. J. Wills, Mr G. G. Calvert, Mr and Mrs Robert Wallace, Mr and Mrs i F J Needham, Mr and Mrs Bernard Hale, Mr and Mrs A. L. F. Ledger. Mr and Mrs A. Winchester, Mr and Mrs Edwin Milnes, Mr and Mrs Knight, Mr and Mrs Twyford, Mr and Mrs W. J. 1© Cren, Mr and Mrs John Ramsden, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotter ill, Mr and Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Mesdames W. H. Meddings, Frank Hiatt, C. F. d'Auvergne, F. T. Evans, G. Raymond, Arch. Denniston, Mervyn Stevenson, Harrison, Guy bcott, C Herbert Lawrence, Keppell Archer, Walcot Wood, Lovell-Smith, Mr and Mrs Morton Smith, Mr and Mrs S. Holland, Mesdames G. R. Webb, Mcßa« Peacock. A. R Bloxam, F. Hartley, JR. Evans, E. De C. Drury, C. L. Hart, A. J McCredie, G. Fisher, T. Leech, A. Morrison, A. T. Chapman, W. Ragg, George Whitehead, M. S. Brown, H. S Atkinson, A. R. Wickes, W. Bridge, H. E H. White. J. Hall, B. Steven, C. Buchanan, W. Diamond, C. H. Paterson, A. Nicholls, J. Pipe, W. A. Linzey, J. Nixon, P. Martin, H. D. Mac Donald. Misses Connie Ledger, Helen Rich, Vernor Helmore Ruth Haggitt, Shona DampierCrossley, Roma Carey, Phyllis Ower, Captain K. Walker, Mr G. Tobin Mrs W. R. Walker, Mrs Y. T. Shand, Mrs P T. Shand. Mrs T. «T. W. Shand. Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Colonel and Mrs J. Murphy, Mr P Barrett, Mr T. Miller, Mr B. Savill, Misses Maud Seymour, Edith Wall, Dorothy Morris, Phyllis Montgomery, K. Tench, Jean Tench, E. Aslin, K. Franklin, A. Mcllraith, D. Thomson, E. Sinclair, K. Blake, N. Bridge, V. Stewart. M. Stewart, G. M. Robertson, Eileen Wilson, Betty Hobbs, Nancy Minson, Messrs D. Hobbs F. Rutherford, Misses Fay Gibson, Mary Cowlishaw, Betty Overton, Joyce. Bliss," ■ Mabel BiggWither, Messrs N. N. Gard'ner, J. W. Bristow, Misses Mary Scarvell, Norah Buss, Messrs M. Wilson, E. Wait, Misses Ruth Taylor, Phyllis Mulrock, Mr Gordon Mirams, Mr J. H Hewlett, Misses Jean and Nancy McDougall Messrs H. Ronaldson, Ralph Beaael, Misses Mary Morrison, May Andrew, Betty Beadel. Doreen Kiver, Phyllis Smith, Holmes, Gladys Diamond H. Buss, Gladys Gray, Nancy Gillson, Adrienne Acland, Mynette Watson, Betty Black, Ella Macgibbon, Mr C. J. Macgibbon, Mr L. Cooke, Mr J. Thomson, Misses Margaret Stevenson, Norah Hoare, Hiatt (2), Watkins, Wheeler, N. Guthrie, Marv Hiatt, Gertrude Browne, Sybil Webb, Ferguson, Gifford-Moore (Palmerston North). Brett, Mrs F. N. Taylor, Misses Sybil Webley, Enid Matson, Joyce Thomas, Mr and Mrs Seth-Smith, Mr Howard Seth-Smith, Mrs A. B. Edwards, Mr L. Marsack, Miss Dorothy Leversedge, Mr D. Stewart, Dr. Jennings, Messrs L. J Fuller, Maurice Kemp, S. F. Hoben, Maurice Wilson, J. Ferrier, and Frank Traynor. Others, who, though unable to attend the party last nieht, had shown practical interest in the cause were Mrs Lindsay, Mrs Taylor Smith, Mrs C. H. Croxton, Mrs C. G. Curtis, Mrs A. R. Rotherberg, Mrs J. J. Quane, Mrs R. Peale, Mrs A. D. Houston, Mrs Cargill, Mr and Mrs J. I. Royds, Mr and Mrs Brown, Misses Muff, Freda Jennings, Roberts, B. West, and Mr Shepherd.

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

At the monthly meeting of the S.P.W.C. the following members were present:—The president (Rev. C. A. Fraer), who presided, Mesdaanes Tom linson, Roberts, Blackaby, Miss Newton, Messrs McCarthy, and Mackie (hon. treasurer), Rev. P. Revell, Miss Cardale (secretary) Apologies were received from Mesdames H. S. E. Turner, Herbert, T.'D Taylor, Pairman, Biltcliffe, Nurse Stringer, Miss Tabart, Revs. P. Rule and Gardiner Miller. The treasurer reported that Miss de Veaux was going good work. The secretary reported 322 miscellaneous cases, 205 visits, and 235 callers had been attended to. After the secretary reported some of the cases the committee adjourned. HAREWOOD DANCE.

The bachelors and spinsters of Harewood held their annnal ball in the Harewood Hall, which was tastefully decorated in jade green, and old rose. BettelTs Jazz Band supplied the musio, and extras were played by Mr N. Durey. The prize-winners were as follows: Euchre: Mrs F. Hockey and Mr Cain. Lucky spot: Miss M. Fielding and Mr L. Clark. Monte Carlo: Miss G. Bryden and Mr Warman.

Amongst those present were:—Mesdamefl Bi'lson, Gilmour, Preece, Pollard, Donald, Clarridge, Kolfcman (2), Hookey, Wright, Mehrtens, King, Cain, Dawson, Moore, Crossland, Moore, Johnson, Ashby, Wade, Skelton, Thompson, Durey, Foster, Armstrong, Green, Nunweek, Misses E. Grammer> M. Tullett, M. Billeon, J. Orr, L. Bnrnip, E. Burrows, I. Nunweok, M. King, R. Nunweek, B. Ashby, P. Hockey, P. Webb, M. Fielding, E. Plato, T. Merrin, D. Preece, T Turner, Moore (2), M Sieson, N. Billson, V. Clarridgo, W. Pollard, P. Reid, E. Hyman, C. Miller, C. Johnson, N. Gaskell, C. Hauson, E. Tapper, A. Campbell, G. Stanley, M. Chandler, P. Chandler, G. Bryden, D. L&by, M % McGimpsey, T. Tomes, E. Bees,- A. Foster, Messrs J. Tulett, J. McDonald, M. A. Webb, H. McDonald, B Patrick, F. Kolkman, J. Burrows, H. Sleeman, C. Grainger, M. Webb, F. Burnip E. Dixon, C. Preece, F. Dennis, K. Blair, D- Miller, J. Moore, 8. Barwell, J. Warren, L. Gaskell, C. Johnson, H Parish A. JUingworth, R. Tullett, A. Brown, H 'Close, H. Wright, E. Thornton, N. Brown, J Roberts, I/. Clark, K. McDonald, H Tomes, E. Tomes, W. Rees, J. Warman, r Webb, Bil'son, Preece, Pollard, Clarridee Kolkman (2), Wright, Mehrtens. Kim?, Cairns, Cropland, Johnson, Wade, Derrill. Thompson, Durey, Foster, Skelton, and Green.

WEDDINGS.

PAW r SEY—GREEN,

Recently there was solemnised at the Staveley Church the marriage of Muriel Annie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Green (Bushside), and Ernest Joseph, eldest son of Mr R. Pawsey (Alford Forest), and the late Mrs Pawsey. The church was crowded with well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom. The Rev J. W. P. Dyer, Anglican vicar at Mount Somers, conducted the wedding service, and Miss Lorna Wood (Mount Somers) played the wedding music. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming. Her longwaisted frock of white crepe de chine with georgette sleeves was trimmed with satin ribbon and a pearl spray worked on the bodice. She wore a tulle veil surmounted with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of narcissi, winter roses, and maidenhair fern.

Miss Mona Green (Alford Forest) attended her cousin as bridesmaid. She wore a dress of almond green .crepe de chine trimmed with gold lace. Her hat of black satin and tulle had almond green trimmings, and she carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. Mr Ron. Pawsey attended his brother as best man.

After the marriage service, a reception was held in the Staveley Hall, where the many guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore .a brown frock ornamented with Oriental trimmings and a hat to tone. The bridegroom's step-mother wore a winecoloured coat-frock and hat to match. The usual toast list was honoured. When the bride andobridegroom left on their wedding' tour, the bride was wearing a rust-coloured dress and a wine-coloured coat with fur trimming.

W.C.T.U. SPREYDON BRANCH. , The monthly meeting of the Spreydon branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Baptist Church parlour, Lincoln road. The meeting was mainly devotional, after which some profitable suggestions were made concerning future meetings. It was decided by a unanimous vote that the member for the district should be asked to oppose any legislation which gave greater facilities for gambling. MUNICIPAL BAND'S SOCIAL EVENING.

In aid of the Christchurch Municipal Band's uniform and equipment fund, a very pleasant social evening and dance were held in the Orange Hall last evening. There was a very large attendance, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed. The function was primarily to attract public interest in the band's activities, and the band plans to raise about £3OO for their uniform and equipment fund. Following were the individual items: —Euphonium solo, Mr J. Simpson; song, Mrs L. Puddey; and song. Miss Scrimshaw. The'music for the dancing was provided by the M.E.D. Band, and Messrs S. 1 J. Geary and Puddey were M.C.'s.