WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19110, 20 September 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased t» receive for publication iu the "Women's Corner" Hems of social or personal news... Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mUBt beax the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight (Racecourse Hill) and their daughter, Mrs George Aitken (Fendalton), are lsavj licj Christchurch on Thursday night to joi'li the Ulimaroa for Sydney.

Jlr u nd Mrs A. E. Flower and family (Christ's College), who have «eeu spending the school holidays at. Scarborough, Sumner, are returning - -to Christchurch to-day.

iMrs Alister Deans and her two boys, who have been -spending the school holidays at "Morven," "Waddingtoii, are returning to Riccarton to-day.

Miss Lily Bowen is paying a visit to Coldstream, South Canterbury. Mrs Ashley Dean (Fendalton) is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Dennig,toun, Peel Forest. '

Miss Ella Bull (Christ's College) has returned from a holiday visit to Timaru and Waimate.

Mrs ;Gladstone Ward and Miss, Mi../ AVard, who; have been visiting Sir Joseph Ward at Heretaunga, are returning to Christchurch this morning. Mr. and Mrs John Rennie (Fendalton) have returned from a holiday visit to Southland,. " •

Mrs James Hay is paying a holiday visit to >South Canterbury. Mr and Mrs R. A. Bagshaw (Fendalton) are leaving next week for a trip to Sydney. Miss Sylvia Wright, who has been spending* a holiday, in . Oamqru, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Beryl Sanderson, who is at present staying with her aunts, the Misses Heywood, Montreal street, is leaving on Friday for- her home in Hawlce 's Bay. Miss Emery left Christchurch yesterday for Duiiedin, where she will act as judge for the .dancing'section of the Dunedin Competitions; ' Miss' Hussy (Wellington) is visiting her sister; Mrs Terry, .Cashel street. Miss Elma -Craighead- (Francis avenue), who • has • been- spending a holiday at Seatoun,.-Wellington,, is returning home this: morning. • -how to Treat a cough. The best protection agjainst coughs, colds, etc., . is Kofgo, the ... proven l remedy. Kofgo not. only- remedies;; but heals and' soothes especially when severe coughing has made the throat harsh, and irritated. At the first symptoms a. dose' of Kofgo. should b% takes and immediate, relief. jrill follow. Kofgo is obtainable at 2s 6d 'from E. Cameton. Smith's,.' Chemist, Cathedral square. .... g Ladies' Canvas 1-Bar Tennis Shoe#, crepe rubber soles 9s 6d, - with heels 10s ,63. Plain Rubbers, 1-Bar 5s 6d, 6s 6d,. 7s 6d. Canvas Lace Shoes, crepe rubber, 7s 6d to 20s 6d.. We also stock the. world-famed /"Len-Glen" . Tennis Shoes 17s 6d. H. PANNELL and Co,, 105 Manchester street.* JPhone 694, - . . P7214 SILK LASTS LONGER. Here's a way to make your dainty silk underclothing last much longer. When washing, always use Verbena, the soap with. the gentle cleansing power. For Verbena simply coaxes the dirt, out and leaves the finest fabrics sweet and cleaii and just as good as. new, even after-many washings. Always ask your grocer for: Verbena. M 5 The. new system- of heating water by means of the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder is proving a boon to many homes. It OTsures 50 gallons of boiling: water at a cost of only - 4d—hot "water .for the bath, .for waishing- dishes and- floors,- for the laundry, for every household'- purpose. Full particulars from J. Mercer and Sons,. 54 Oxford terrace (near • Montreal ! street -bridge).: Planning a. summer frock. When you are planning .your pretty summer frock write - to the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts-and Sciences, p O- Bpx..2s; Te Aro G,_ Wellington, and they, will forward you a free booklet on "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy." It is v full. of useful information. ' ■ ' 6 [ There is no winter complaint that needs more prompt attention than in- | fluenza. The moment you feel the slightest symptoms'you should take immediate precautions' and procure from us a bottle of our famous B3 mixture Its marvellous properties will quickly relieve you of the unpleasant troubles attendant to even the slightest attack influenza You fan procure this mixture only from us. D. Ferguson Glanville. Chemist; 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —H4949 LADIES* BAGS. Latest Designs and colours.i.Prices to suit all. , L. H. DRAYTON, 124 Armagh street. Our service means satisfaction. . —D3276

Mrs E: Hammond, of Chester, street, left for Napier last night. Mrs F. C. Allington, Mrs Fordham, and Mrs Newsome, who have been visiting the North Island, have returned to Christ church. • Miss Beth Manchester, who has been the guest of Mrs Turner (Colcfstream) for the school vacation, returned to Oamarii yesterday. Mr and Mrs \Y. A. Morgan (Mount Somers) are staying at the Royal Hbtel.

I)r and Mrs Richard Anderson, who have been staying at "The Lodge," Hanmer, returned to Christchurch last evening.

Mrs L. Matfarlane, ancl 'Miss Simpson (Culverden), and. Mr and Mrs B. McEvedv (Elythe Downs) are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs A. F. Harvey (Napier) are among the guests at the United Service Hotel. The Rev. Owen Williams and Mrs Williams, who have been- spending a holiday, returned to Christchurch last evening.

Dr. and Mr® lan' McLean and Miss Pat Dunlop are spending a few days at Hanmer Springs. The following are among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal: —Mr J. Todd (Timaru), Mr "and Mrs E. H. Orr (Ashljurton), Mrs Robinson (Kaikoura).) Mr W. G. Imrie (Mayfield), Mr and Mrs J. R, Bruce (Timaru), Mr G. Van Slvke (Wellington), ivir and Mrs Armstrong (Ngahere), Mr Edward Falconer (Dunedin), Miss M. McKinlaiv (Lawrence). . The engagement is announced oi : Zena, only..daughter of. Mr and Mrs W. A. Drake, Jvew Brighton, to Jack, elder son of Mr and Mrs C. E. Holliss, St. Martins. •

Although spring promised to be -late this .year, the public will, ou Friday next, have an opportunity of purchasing quantities' of the beautiful Otahuna daffodils, . given to the Free Kindergarten Association, by the Hon.- Sir R. Heaton Rhodes; also there will be flowers in great variety from other grow-! ers.

A sale of work, organised bv the tit. Barnabas Sewing Guild, Fendalton, will be held on SaWrday, ; November Sijth, at "Gartmore," Fendalton road, kindly lent {or the occasion by Mr and Mrs Maurice Gresson. Besides various well-stocked stalls, there will be, all kinds of amusements for old and young. .' . ' '

, A very pleasant '• time ' was, spent on Saturday night at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. Ri hardson, of Avalon street, Richmond. Games, competitions; dancing. and a musical dialogue, given bv Miss Annie. Rogatski and Miss. Mavis Cox, were greatly enjoyed. Amongst those present were Misses P. Crowhen, L. Haughey, A. Rogatski, M. Cox. E. Crpwhen. N. Buckley, Messrs D. Crow hen. W. Ormandy, R. Raughey, L. Roeatski. H. Crowhen, T. Haughey, and S. Richardson. A CHARMING PARTY. ✓ The members of the Navy League intend, holding, within the next, few ''months,;a fete, for. the purp&se of aug-' menting their funds. . Oil that occasion Mrs G. W. C. Smithson and Mrs H. Wyatt will be ;in charge of the sweets and ice-cream stall, and, anxious to. gatlier a nucleus on which ,to Work, these two Indies,- taking time firmly by the. forelock, decided to- give & I 'coin Party".: yesterday afternoon in the Navy league Hall. And a "very pleas-ant-party it Droved to be. Over one hundred; guests were welcomed by the joint, hostesses, and entertained bv a delightful musical programme. Mrs, J. E. Russell played a pianoforte Solo -and also accompanied the three vocalists: Mrs : Campbell, Mjsb Dorothy JSharpe, and Miss Skuker. Mrs W- Hindle contributed most humorous recitations and Miss Neroli k v j n ' a Tory youthful and accomplished performer, played a pianoforte solo. - An absorbing and; amusing competition introducing the names of local ftiembers of the medical profession, was won by Miss M. Enriglit. .Delicious r tea was served on small tables decorated with bowls of irises, and <: before the guests departed, they cnmed a _ hearty- vote of thanks to Those who had. contributed to tie programme, ~ . RICHMOND KINDERGARTEN. At the' monthly meeting of the Richmond • Kindergarten Committee', Miss Tabart presided, and members present were:—Megdames Marshall, Muff, Reaby, Owen, Willcox, Peveriii, and Hitchcock. •

• The school report showed the roll < number of 42, with, an average attendi ance of 23. Parents' subscriptions amounted- to £1 12s. With the advent I *L■ We £ at i 1 , er ' \ fc > ho P e d that the, health of the .children will im- ; prove and . the attendance reach a )' iiigner-average. Thanks were accorded Mr Johnson chairs S ness in . mending toys and 7 n were discussed for ; K°m s?"rt" •* i " mble sal «:'» r LEITHFIELD ODDFELLOAVS' j BALL. . 1 i — — . The Oddfellows' Hall was the scene of a 9 very successful function on Friday evenini . the occasion-being the annual ball of 'the 1 -oyal Leithfield Lodgo of Oddfellows, Man--1 tZZ THe ha " was ' tastefully ' p® "/m ml. the su P erv 'sion Of MA -F----9 Penfold. The decorations wern j . iSSsSSsggg / i) , ' Xm J ames r and a staff of efficient helpers. During ~. . arc 01 i vl C d k -;," Bp . 0t - , ' valt s, lra3 *on by Miss M° South m and 8 Monte Carlo waltz by Mrs McAdam and partner. Music for the donee was supplied by Habgood's Orchestra ! extras- being 1 contributed by Miss E. Carroll!' Miss B, Fleming, Mr T. McGowaa, and Mr! »r" >■' us . s . e "- Tbe strong committee, with I Mr Cr; Robinson in charge, which had worked. mdefatigably for the pleasure of their quests, are to be congratulated on the success of the function. Visitors from kindred lodges included; D.G.M., Bro. J. D. Boyce (Amborley), D.D.G.M. Bro. W. Gardner (Kangiora), P.D.G.M. Bro. J, A. Ivory (Rangiora), P.G. Bro. G. Gibbling (Woodend), •>*.<}. Bro. .M. Hare (Omihi). Sister Gardner (Rangiora), and Sister E. Johns (Ashburton). A large measure of the success of the evening was. due.to the masters of ceremones, Messrs H. May, W. J. Russell, and I*. McGowan. The. grand march jvas led by D.D.G.M. Bro, W. Gardner and Mrs Gardner. Others present were:—Mesdames Hanna, T.. H. James, N. McAdam, J. Ashworth. W. A. Kelcher, J. Boyce, J. Parker, W. Fletcher,- F. Penfold, D. W. Palmer, R. Judson, F. Ashby, G. Henderson, Feathery, Misses Jtfary South (Amberley), Frances Feathery, M. Binnie (Sefton). M. McDonald (Amberley). Greta Marsh E. Miller (Sefton), E. Carroll (Balcairn), M. Stace (Amberley), M. Kelcher (Balcairn), M. Miller (Ashley), N. Todd (Perth), M. Fleming (Balcairn), JE\ Kelcher (Balcairn), B. Wallace (Sefton), M. "Vallauce (Sefton), W. Dando (Rawanui), B. Fleming (Balcairn). W._ Johnston (Sefton), P. Spinks (Woodend), L. Wallace (Sefton), T. Peache (Ashley Bank), M. Hibbard (Balcairn), V. Russell, M. Hanna (Sefton), K. Kelcher (Balcairn), K Fletcher, V. Lans. B. Park (Balcairn), F. Dierck, Park (Chrlstchurch). P. •Fletcher* E. Judson (Chr> s t c ' lurc l l ), son, G. Judson, Messrs G. May, H. May, D. W. Palmer, W. Fletcher, •F. Penfold. T. H. James, E. Davison, J. Binnie ,(Sefton), H. Shearman. —. Kinley, G. Hayman (Christchurch), W. James, h. O'Malley (Amberley), G. Robinson (Balcairn), G. Henderson (Amberley). R. Judson,- —. Quick (Sefton). P. flibbard (Balcairn), N. McAdam (Balcairn), Dando (Sefton). G. Parker, N. Kelcher (Balcairn), J. Kelcher (Balcairn). S. Hunter (Balcairn), R. South, J. South (Amberley), W. Parkfer, A. Jamieson, L. Wilson (Sefton), J. Quick.

TIMARTJ NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss B. V, ebster (Nelson terrace) left yesterday for Dunedin. The Misses Hansell (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs A. S. El worthy (Holme station). Miss B. Pinckney; who was spending a holiday with the Misses Cox, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mr and Mrs Buchanan, who wet-e tlie guests of Mrs C. Bruce (Douglas street) returned to Christchurch vesterday. I . Andrews (Christchurch) arrived in lirnaru yesterday, and is staving at the Hydro Grand Hotel. Among those . staying at the Urosvenor Hotel are Mr and Mrs 0. A Quane (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilmore (Invercargili), Mrs J, H, Bethune (Christchurch). Miss F„ Roberts (Dunedin) Miss M. L. Roberts (Dun'edm) Mr H J. Butler (Christchurch), and Mr A. Orchard (Christchurch) arrivals- at the Dominion Hotel include Mr and Mrs 0. Owles (I)"nedin), •Mr L,. G. Winnicott (Christchurch) Mr H. C. Urlwin (Christchurch). Mr E. J. Wood (Wellington) Mr A. 'Duncan (Dunedin), Mr A. Stephen (Dunedin), and'Mr A. S. Shand (Auckland). SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. The usual monthly meeting of the Sunbeam Kindergarten Committee was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday. Those present were:—Mrs «T. R,. Evans (in the chair), Mesdames D. Redpath, Carlisle,. Cape-Williamson, H. H. Wau-t-hop,/Watkiris, BY W. Freeman, and Miss Dawe. Apologies were received from Mrs M. Brown and; Mrs F. A'Court. ,

It was reported that the kindergarten re-opened on Monday, September. 12th, with a much better attendance than before the holidays. Highest attendance for August was 25, lowest attendance 11, average 22.7. The schsol subscriptions amounted to £2 8s lid. Pinal arrangements were made for Daft'odil Day. A- vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Cape-Wil-liamson for a further sum of £2 17s 6d; proceeds from a .bridge party, and to Mrs Evans for a further £1 17s from a competition. BALL AT STAVELEY. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY. . The forty-sixth anniversary bail of the Loyal Pioneer Lodgo, 1.0.'0.F.', M.U., No. 6460, was held in the Staveley llall on Friday evening. Ttaking advantage of the was propitious for a ball at Staveley, there was a good attendance. of local people aud parties from other centres. All the important LOdg&s in the county were represented, while others from further afield were present. The hall was decorated with multi-coloured streamers suspended 'Overhead, and the supper tables were arranged with spring .flowers. Music was supplied by Leriall's Orchestra, extras . being played by Misses L. Wood (Mount Somers), Humphreys (Springburn), and I. McTaggart' (Methven). P.G.'s Bros. Alan Symo aud Clif. Sloper were M.C.'s. The grand march was led by P.G. Bro. E. J. Pawsey.. and the N.G.,' Mrs. Pawsey. Among those present were: N.G. Sister E. J. Pawsey, who. wore'a dress of green ray. de chine; Sister Broughan (Mayfield), green crepe de chine;' Sister B. Richardson (Mayfield), apricot georgette; Mrs H. Goldsmith, brocaded' marocain; Miss Humphreys (Ashbiirton), pale blue crepe de chine; Miss Marr garit. Pagan, mauve georgette ; Mrs S. Goldsmith, \pate blue "satin; Miss Lorna Smith; Miss- Dolly Carney (Alford Forest), green silk; Mrs Keig (Ashburton), flowered Uiarupain; Mrs M. Terfis-- (Ashburton)., pink geotgette with lace; Mrs Garfield McFarlane, orchid taffeta; Miss L. Johnstone, beaded bjush, georgette; Miss J. Mblntosh t'on), cyclamen crepe de. chine; Miss Madge Syme, bhje georgette', beaded Miss P.-Crowe (Ashburton), mauve satin; Misrs M. Carney, pink georgette; Mrs" Trier's (Mount Somers), cinnamon crepe de chine; Miss Hanah Smith. (Hakataramea), red crepe, do chine; Miss E. C. Lamb, piiik satin and gold radium lace'; Misß Kitty Hannan, pink merv silk;; Miss Nellie Smith (ttakataramea), amethyst georgette; Mrs T. Donohue.(Springburn); Miss Connie Burgess,, beaded pink silk trimmed' with radium lace; Miss ,N. Hannan, sea green, chiffon taffeta; Miss Irvine Syme, red satin; Miss Molly Tretheway (Ashburton), pink georgette; Miss May McAvoy, sea green embossed georgette; Miss M. Alexander, green and black georgette; Miss Fay Compson, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss .V. Donohue (Springburn), pink georgette; Mrs R. Green, figured brown marocain; Miss K. Boon (Levin), apple green georgette; Miss Clara Bow. (Christchurch), pale ' green taffeta;. Miss /Mary McFarlane, black marocain; Miss. Dorothy Urquhart (Ashburton Forks), pink taffeta shot wittl silyer; Miss Muriel G. Doig (Wellington), blush pink crepe de chine and silver tissue; Miss Lorna Wood. , (Mount Somers), apple green crepe de chine, beaded; Miss J. Davidson, embroidered* crepe, de chnie; Mrs F. W. Fagan; apricot satin; Miss S. Jones, shell pink-georgette; -Miss E. r Revelry. blue georgette; Miss M. Green, almond green crepe de chine relieved with sold lace;'Mesdamos W. Gundry, G. Nell, L. B. Syme, and Misses Smith (3), Milly McFarlane, and ' Campbell (2).

FANCY DRESS BALL

The Hinds branch of the Plunket Society held a children's fancy dress hall on Friday evening; The hall was decorated with greenery and balloons. The music was supplied by Chapman's Orchestra, and Mr It. C. Maidens acted a3 1 M.C." • During an interval a dainty supper was handed round. Mesdames A; Grigg, T. Newton, and J, S. Laing acted'as judges of costumes,, and made the. following ' awards: —Children's section; Girls' dress, .Muriel Watson (Christmas Tree); boys" dress, Hugh Lowe (Uncle Sam) ; moat original costume, Misses A aiid M.' Donaldson (Dad and Mum); youngest girl, Audrey -Beavan (Poppy);- youngest boy, Selwyn Packard (Swagger); special prize', Beryl Thomas and' Jean Thomas (Bridegroom and Bride); mother with most children, Mrs Lowe. Adults' prizes': Men's, Ken Ivicoll (Chinaman); ladies', Mis 3A. FarreU (Gipsy); original, Mies M. Fletcher (Black. Cat), Miss M, Lowe (Negress). Great praise is due to the president (Mrs J. Farrell), the secretary (Mrs Thompson), and the, committee- for their untiring efforts. ' ' •

The following is the list of children's cos. tiim-ei:—Lily Dell (Bluebell), D. Dell (Daffodil), M. Dell (King •of Hearts), K. Musson' (Good Luck), . E. Musson (Butterfly), B. Smith (Fairy), D. McDowell (Indian), - M. Ford (Japanese Girl), R. Donaldson (Highland Lassie), W. Hall (Rabbit), J. Madden (Swagger), O. McDowell (Winter), Mi Watson (Christmas Tree), A. Musson (Rose), E. Berry (Columbine), M. Dollar (Red Cross Nurse), F. Donaldson (Daffodil), E. Donaldson (Red Riding Hood), B. Thompson (June Rose), N. Mclnnos (Frost), M. Mclnnes (Summer), J. Smith (Amami Shampoo Powder), M. Donaldson (Sailor) M. Chisnall (Indian Squaw), A. Chisnall (Night), • 9, llisnal ' ( DafEo dU)> J. Thomas (Bride), B. Thomas (Bridegroom), J. Ford (Little Boy Blue), F. Murphy (Gondolier), H. Watsoa (Chinaman), K. Smith (Toy Soldier), F. Smith (Indian), J. Donaldson (Football .Results), F. . Hickey (Mechanic), W.* Ford (Pirate), M. Donaldson (Swagger), B. Ford (Nigger), M. Rickard (Daffodil), S. Rickard (Swagger),. K. Chapman and E. Hampton (Victorian Couple), •E. Hampton (French Girl), C. Patereon (Glaxo), N. Dwrc (Flower Girl), R. Hill (Bee), J. Hill (Goblin), C. Beavan (Dutch Boy), A. Beavan (Poppy), E. Johnston (Sailor), E. Lowe (Pierrot), I. Lowe (Bride), S. Lows (Nigger) J. Lowo (Fairy), N. Lowe ■ (Dutch Girl) ' W Lowe (Pumpkin), B. Lowe (Fairy), H. Lowe (Ur.cle Sam), F. and T. Rickard (Babes in the Wood), Q. Rickard (Japanese Lady), K. Smith" (Pierrot), N. Vial (Page), P. Da'lton (Pierrette), N. Hampton (Night), K. Hampton (Page). Amongst the adults were:— Mr C. Drury (Sheik), Mrs K. Thorn a a (Cracker), Mr J. Nicoll (Chinaman), Mr D. Pettey (Sir Walter Raleigh), Miss Powrie' (Dutch Girl), Miss _J. Nicoll (Harlequin), Messrs C. and L. Newton (Cricketers) Mr H. McDowell (Pierrot), Mr K. Thomas (Pierrot), Mr G. C. Nicoll (Rabbit), Mrs Dalton (Irish Colleen), Miss _T. Farrell (Modern Red Riding Hood), Miss B McGregor (Queen of Hearts), Miss A. Farrelf (Gip6y), Mr M. Fultbn (Fathei# Christmas), Miss S. Newton (Gaby Doll), Miss J. New--ton (Californian Poppy),' Mrs •D. Little (British Empire Goods), MiSs M. Fletcher (Black Cat), Miss M. Hood (Eastern Princess), Mi» M. Lowe (Negress), . Miss T.. Lowe (Blue Bird),. Mr A. Donaldson (Dad). Miss M. Donaldson (Mum), Mr C. Dell (Dunce), Mrs D. T. Patereon (Matro/i), Miss I. Daly (Hummingtop), Miss F. Rickard (Japanese Lady).

WEDDINGS.

CORNISH—WORTHINGTON. A wedding was recently celebrated at St. Saviour's.' Church, Sydenham, when Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr L; WorthingtOn, was married to Philip, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Cornish, The Rev. H. S. Leach, of Fendalton. was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Air T. Eden, wore a dainty frock of ivory georgette, with pouched bodice, accordion-pleated skirt, and pretty pearl and brilliant buckle at the waist. Her hand-embroidered veil fell from a coronet of lace, .trimmed with pearls, and orange-blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of choice white hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern.

Miss Loreen Worthingtou, sister, and Miss May Eden, cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids, the former wearing a pretty frock of delphinium blue georgette and the latter a frock of pale mauve georgette. Both bridesmaids wore black hats and carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr T. H. Cornish, as best man.

! At the reception held afterwards at i the "Dorothy," only relations and intimate friends were present, and the Rev. H. S. Leach presided. The bride's mother received the guests •wearing an elegant gown of navy blue satin marocain with fawn silk lace trimmings and hat to match. The bridegroom's moth'er wore an attractive frock of dead rose repp, with an accordion-pleated skirt. When Mr and Mrs P. A. Cornish left later for their wedding tour, the bride wore a smart travelling frock of smoke-blue repp and hat to tone. DWYER—HOBAX. A quiet but very pretty wedding was j solemnised recently at the Catholic Church, Hauarden, when Margaret Frances, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Hoban, "Parnhani Hill," Culverdeii, was married to Thomas Daniel, third son of Mr and Mrs D. Dwj'er, Hawarden. The Rev. Father Halvey, assisted by the Rev. Father Healey, officiated at the marriage ceremony. ■

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore 'a dainty frock of satin charmante and silver lace with pearl trimmings. Her embroidered veil was held in place by A wreath of orange blossom and silver leaves. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white spring flowers.

The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Hoban, sister of the bride, wore a dainty frock of pale mauve crepe de chine and a coronet of. silver leaves and buds. She carried a bouquet of spring flowers and maidenhair fern.

Mr W. Hoban, brother of the bride, was best man.

After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honoured.

Later, the happy couple left for the south, the bride's travelling frock being of claret-coloured repp trimmed with fawn, with which was worn a hat to tone, and a, handsome fox fur," BLANCHE—CARR. A pretty wedding was solemnised recently at . St. Mark's Church. Greenpark', when Margaret Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Carr, Greenpark, was 'married to Fredreick Harry, youngest -son of the late Mr and Mrs T. Blanche, of Motuftarara. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. L. Wilson, of Lincoln, and Miss M. Yarr presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, who subsequently gave, her away, wore a very' dainty frock . of white silk marooain with long-sleeves of white georgette and an embroidered spray of silver sequins at the waist. Her beautiful tulle veil was becomingly arranged with a cprpnet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Irene" Carr, who wore a beautiful frock 'of apricot satin K with tinv puff sleeves, the long-waisted bodice and full skirt being finished with tin.v frills.' Her crinoline hat was of the same shade trimmed with narrow bands of velvet, ari'd she carried a, bouquet to tone with her frock. "

Mr E. A. In wood, of Trwell, attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony, the bride's parents held a reception in the Greenpark Memorial Hall, where a sumptuous breakfast • was served. The .usual toasts were honoured. The mother of the bride wore a smart rose repp coat frock trimmed with fawn and a fawn hat. and carried a posy of hothouse blooms.

When the happy couple, left, for their wedding: tour, .the bride wore a frock of powder blue repp with vieux rose front arid pleated skirt with a smart blue georgette iha.t and a handsome grey foxfur, ;the -gift of the ."bridegroom. '

McNICHOLL—MERRIMAN

A pretty wedding took place at St. Luke's ..Church, Brookside, on Wednesday afternoon,. when Miss Elsie Merriman, third daughter of Mr and Mrs jJ. C. Merriman, of Doyleston, was married to Mr Frederick McNicholl, also of Doyleston. The' Rev. N. Friberg> vicar of the Leeston Parochial District, conducted the service, and Mr S. Trapnell*presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given-'away by her father, wore a pretty frock ' of ivory crepe de chine made with long sleeves, and from the low waist line, .in front,. a beautiful silken fringe to form, an apron effect fell to the hem of the frock. On the left shoulder was a large bow the streamers of which, trimmed also with silken fringe, fell almost to the waist back and front. She wore a beautiful embroidered veil of Brussels net and a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white spring flowers. When leaving the church, the bride was presented with two beautiful silver horseshoes by little : Albert Scott and Noeline Taylor, Miss Edith Merriman, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock of Betty blue crepe de chine made with pleats at each side of the skirt and waistcoat of apricot crepe de chine. Her hat was of .apricot crepe de chine trimmed with blue to match the frock, and she carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. Mr Charlie Merriman, brother of the bride, was-best man.

After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where about eighty guests were hospitably entertained. IV hen Mr and Mrs McNicholl left on their wedding tour the latter was wearing a navy repp coat-frock relieved with fawn, and, vieux rose satin hat. Mr and Mrs McNicholl will make their home in Doyleston. Iu the evening Mr and Mrs Merrim£Th entertained many guests at e very enjoyable dance and card party held at their residence.

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CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS 1 CARNIVAL. I

HELD AT DARFIELD. On Saturday afternoon a children's fancy dress carnival -was held in the Darfield Memo* rial Hall. The decorations consisted of baskets of laburnum and coloured balloons suspended from the ceiling. Dresses representative of characters dating from, the primitive ages down to the modern fashions were. worn. Great credit is duo to Mrs S. Oldridge and Mrs W. Gianville, who prepared and carried out the children's programme. Mrs J. Welsh was in charge of the bran tub, whilst the work stall was supervised by Mrs D. McMillan, sen. The success Of the func« tion reflected great credit on Mrs W. Stott, hon. secretary, and her willing helpers. The fancy dress adjudicators were Mesdames D. McMillan,• jun., McK. Dixon (Coalgate), Leo. Morrison, and Miss Dixou. Prizes were awarded as follows:—Best paper frock (girl), Noeline Johnson* (Rosebud); boy, Keith Jarmau (Wedding Cake), special. Most humorous character, Cuthbert Reed and Howard Holland (Village Gossips). Poster, Marian Pole (Buy British Goods). Under three years: Best dress, girl, Kgaire Warren (Moth); boy, John Bushel (Golfer). Three to five years: Best dress, girl, Jean Manson (Dancing Girl); boy, Russell Deans (Highlander). Most original, girl, Betty Pi 10 *? 1 - 1 I boy, Bruce Norton (Bookie). Five to ten years: Best dress, girl, Mary Donald (Powder Puff); boy, J. Reed (Indian Chief).* Most original, boy, Ken Laurenson (Rooster) ; girl, Poppy Brad* .(The Vanishing Lady). Special prize, Patricia Clinton (Autumu). Ten years and ' over: Best dress, girl. Kathleen Edbrooke j (Russian Girl); boy, Godfrey Johns (Span* i Bull-fighter). Most original, girl, Clare Aarbcy (Shavings) ; boy, Bruce Gianville (Half Boy and Half Girl). Special, Joan Clinton (Miss Hook from Holland). The following were the fancy dresses worn: -—-Shirley Jarman (Flower Basket), Keith Jarrnan (Wedding Cake), Joe Bradley (Golly Bradley (Will o' the Wisp), Poppy O anishing Lady), Ngaire Warren (Moth), Joan Laurenson (Twinkling Star), ! fcola Jenkins (Valspar Paint), "Beulah Jenkins (Jsursery Rhymes), John Bushel (Golfer), Robert Gunn (Peter Pan), Graham Gunn (Wireless), Margaret Jarmau (Pink Lady), Neroli and Norma Jarman (Jack and , /^ Jarman (GoIIywog), Bert Jar* man (Gollywog), Noleen Johnson (Rosebud), Peggy Forrester (Thumbs-up), Colin Stott (Potato), Peter Stott (Dutch Boy), Dalziel Stott (Aeroplane). Joyce Dawson (Starlight), Aoreen Gallagher (Coleen Bawn), May Whichelo (Red Riding Hood), Daphney Bruere (Butterfly), Geoffrey Carter (Black Prince), Lynda Gibbs (Chinese), Bob Oldridge (Chinese), .Ronny Cridge (Bovril), Roy McQuinn (French Pierrot), Betty Rennie (Russian Dancer), Dorothy Otten (Bride Doll), Xgaire Laurenson (Bee), Tot Otten (Hawaiian Maid), Unice Laurenson (Eastern Lady), Ira Bcatty (14th Century Page), Audrey Beatty (Good-night), Pat Clinton (Autumn), Betty Clinton (Black Cat), Margaret Clinton (Powder Puff), Joan Clinton (Miss Hook from Holland), Ruby Thompson (Winter), Don Oldridge'(Black Cat), Dorothy Holland (Pansy), Marjory Redmond (Cupid), Doris Painter (Army Club Cigarettes), Kathleen Edbrooke (Russian , Girl), Jean Painter (Luggage Labels), Clare Narbey (Shavings), Cecila JlcLaughlan (Japanese Maid), Nancy Colquhoun (Spanish Peasant. Girl), Sadie Thompson (Irish Coleen), Amelda McLaughlan (Ribbons and Laces), Olive Thompson (Rose), Peggy Mulholland-y( Columbine), Ken Laurenson (Rooster), Alice Churchwood (Keep Off the Grass), Zita Bradley (Box of Chocolates), Marjory Holland (Bluebell), Althea Levick (Butterfly), Mildred Sim (Night Fairy), Perk Churchward (Gipsv), Ronnie Thompson (Teddy Bear), Eddy Thompson (Clown), Bruce Gianville (Half Boy and Half Girl), Gweu Oldridge (Persian Princess), Arthur Mulholland (Green Elf), Ray Manson (Fairy), Cliff Bradley (Rough Rider), Jean Forrester (Clever Mary), Stanley Forrester (Jacky Coogan), D. Otten (Dutch Boy), Jack Reed (Indian Chief), Roland Reed (Oxford Bags), Denniston Ronnie (Golfer), Howard Holland and Cuthbert Reed (The Village Gossips), Russell Deans (Highland Soldier), Jane Deans (Bluebell), Rose Hutton (Rose), Selwyn Anderson (Swag* ger), Mary Donald (Powder Puff), Marian Pole (Buy British Goods), D. Pole (Masquerader), Fay Reed (Wood Elf), Betty Reed) (Pierrot), Bruce Norton (English Bookmaker), Margaret Anderson (Kate Greenaway), Jean Manson (Dancing Girl), June Edbrooke (Butterfly), Dossie Coughnan (Good-uight), Walter Coughnan (Mexican Peasant), Laurenson McLaughlan (Londontown), John Thompson (Bristo), Godfrey Johns (Spanish Bull-flghter), H'edley Kini (Soldier).

BALL AT CLANDEBOYE.

The capacity of the Clandeboye Hal! was taxed to" the utmost on Thursday evening, when the Clandeboye Dancing Club, after: a most successful' season, held their -s "windup'! ball. The decorations were of scarlet and ■ primrose ,• streamers, - - forming a ; large canopy, while the walls were hidden behind masses of .greenery. The grand march was led by Mr Bruce Pemberton and Miss Liddle. Excellent music was -supplied bv Lewis Brothers' Band, while the duties of M.C.'s were carried out by Mr 'A. Mackie, ably asteisted by Mr S. Parke. During the evening many novelty dances were introduced. A lucky-spot waltz was won by Mr Alan Mackie and Miss Galbraith.

. Mr B. Taylor, chairman of the committee, thanked the people for their support both that evening and during the season, and said that the committee intended carrying •on tho same lines*next year. Amongst those present were-Mesdames Parke, G. A. Brown, Hickey, E. Taylor, Kyne, Liddie, Flett, ICelland, Sherriff, Prattley, Selway, J. M. Craig; Mulligan, who wore beige crepe de chine; J. H. Craig, green taffeta; Cartwright, tan crepe de chine; Haym»n, rust red crepe de chine; Mackie, navy silk; Galbraith, black velvet; Cuthbert, saxe blue crepe de chine; Henderson, black marocain; Gillespie, black crepe de. chine; Misses M. Gason, pink georgette; H. Palmer, pink taffeta; M. Webb, violet silk; R. Galbraith, flame georgette; Z. Prattley, lavender crepe de chine; L. Oliver, pink marocain; M. Mc•Cully, mauve and silver; J. Milliken, red frock; B. Stewart, black crepe de chine; h. Nolan, preen silk marocain; M. Rainey, pale pink taffeta; A. Davis, pink voile; S. Davis, silk; M. Hickey, red silk; A. Liddie, brown" velvet; E. Piatt, violet voile; M. Nolan, heliotrope marocain; E. Sherriff, pink frock; L. Rainey, floral voile; H. Nolan, navy blue; E. Nolan, orange silk; A. Wellwood, green sequinned georgette; D. Symons, white frock; D. Airey, green crepe de chine; B. Cunningham, black silk and lace; M. Field, blue- crepe de chine; R. Prattley, apricot crepe de chine; M. Chester, pink silk; N. Liddle, pink voile; Norah Hickey, blue silk; N. Parke, blue crepe de chine; Nellie Hickey,' blue silk; C. Teale, blue satin; L. Gason, pink velvet; E. Goodson, blue satin; 0. Parke, black crepe de chine; L. Drake, figured marocain; F. Highet, lavender fugi; R. Jamieson, beaded marocain; A. Chapman, figured voile; M. Marshall, striped fugi; H. Collins, mauve, crepe de chine; D. Webb, blue taffeta; L. Double, green taffeta; Ivy Palmer, blue marocain; J. Small, pink crepe de chine; Messrs Pemberton (3), Taylor '(2), Cartwright, Symes (3), Aker (2), Seeler. Symons, Shaw, Evans. Dobson, Barry, Nolan (3), Langrell, Mackie (3), Kelland (2), Buchan, Parke (3), Brownlee, Weaver, Gould, Wallace, Histen, Dwan, Washington, Brown. (2), Hayman, McCully (2), McMillan (2), Kyne, Staniland. Teale, Chapman (2), Craig (3), Smith, Ward, Preddy, Brae, Sherriff (3), Kernohan, Oliver. Chalmers, Heer, Geddes, Palmer (2), Bell, Beebe, Rodd, Peterson, Prestidge, Mathieson, Donald, , Chester, Jones, Kingsun, and many others.

Black moths are frequent specimens In the North of England and the Midlands, being bred in smoky areas.

Aliens living in Great Britain. are still prohibited from changing their names for either personal or business purposes.