WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19112, 22 September 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for of la SO ci a l ••Women's Comer" Items of social or personal news. S u ch items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both rcspondence is invito t fl t * 0 matters affecting. or of Interest to, women.

Mr- Ronald Macdonald left last night en route for Palmemoi North, where she will play 1,1 t' l .® £.°' f championship tournament, beginning iiftst K'oek.

Air- Kl ,r ar (Wairurapa), who is at pre-ent i.f England, is leaving on her return iourney by the Remuera. nest week. Immediately on her arm'" l . l " New Zealand she will come to Christclmrch for the Cup Week testivities. .Mrs \Y. H. Montgomery and Miss Tris Montgomery are leaving Chnstrhurch on October 11th, en route tor Fncland. where Miss Montgomery will rraiVi further stage experience betore returning to the Dominion. They intend travelling via San Francisco. Los \n<r P |es. and New A'ork. arriving in London in time for Miss Montgomery to engage a Well-qualified teacher to come to carry on her work during her absence. At her rlnwe -recitals next week, in aid of b. George's Hospital. Miss Montgomery will make her last public appeal ance in Christ-church before her departure.

Miss Helen Dash wood, an English visitor to New Zealand, is the guest of Mrs John Stevenson, Fendalton. Miss Ruth Wynn Williams (Cashmere Hills) is leaving to-day for Waikari. where she will be the guest ot Mrs B1 linden.

Miss K. Parsons (Amberle.v). holder of the South Canterbury golf, championship.. will leave this week for l?almerston North to play in the New Zealand championship tournament. Misses Adrienne Acland,. Mary Bond, ami Rosa Tripp will be the guests of Mrs Marmaduke Bethell at Pahau Pastures for the polo ball to-morrow.' Miss Betty Rutherford, (Macdonald Downs) .is leaving on Monday night for Palmerst-on North, to take part in the- Dominion golf championship tournnament.

Miss Da Montgomery, who has been visiting Mrs Charles Teschemaker, Blenheim, returned to Christcliurch last night. ' Nurse A, L. 'Ward, who has been spending an extended holiday in Melbourne and Sydney, is leaving Sydney to-morrow by the Mararna 011 her return to. Christcliurch.

Mrs G. Rolton (Caversham, Dunedin), who has "been spending a few days with her sisters, Mrs A. C. Clarke and Miss Dorothy Butterfield, St. Albans, will spend a short 'holiday with Mrs Wm. Henderson. Parnassus, before returning home. Miss Doris Parker (RotherHani) is leaving to-day for Palmerston North, where she will be the guest of Mrs H. E Watts;

Miss Lila Devaye Murrell (Palmerson North), who has been visiting Christcliurch and North Canterbury, will leave to-day for Palmerston North.

• Mrs L; 1 Treleaven and family have returned to Christchurch from f imam, where they were visiting Mrs $. Cpoper. The engagement is announced ot Monica, second daughter of Mr and Mrs M. T. Healey, Rakaia. to Charles, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs I). Gordon Holmes, ''Holmeslie," Rakaia \ ' . SI.UK LASTS LONGER. Hero'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 clirt out and leaves the finest fabrics sweet and clean and just as good as new, even after many washings. Always ask your grocer for Verbena. —6 TONIC. AFTER 'FLU. The physical and nervous weaknesses experienced after, influenza are rapidly overcome by taking Malted Hypophosphites. This re-constructive tonic is rich in malt, iron, and many other nutriments essential to proper digestion and vigorous health. Malted Hypophosphites is obtainable from E. Cameroji Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6 There is no winter complaint that needs more prompt attention than influenza. Tlie moment you fee) 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 tne unpleasant troubles attendant to' even the slightest attack of; influenza You ran procure this mixture only from us. D. Ferguson Glanville.* Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. H 4949

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Air and Mrs Watson (Invercargili) are staying at the' Royal Hotel.

Mrs C. Nathan (London). Mr and Mrs J. S. Langford (Wellington), and Dr. aud Mrs F. Lumsden (Hanmer Springs) are guests at "Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs L. L. Xaveticb (Hakataramea) and Mr and Mrs F. Xidd (Cambridge, England) are recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford ("Mat* donald Downs"), who is spending a holiday in Rotorua, is returning to Cbristchurch on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Erie Pumphrc.y (Sunnier) have returned from a visit to llanmer Springs.

The following are among the recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal: —Mr and Mrs A. .Macplierson (C'hristchurch). Mrs J. F. Downey (Reefton). Air «J. Murgatroyd (Balmoral), Miss E. Mercer (Dunedin). Mr 'S. Gillroan (Dunedin), Mrs MacGregor (Dunedin), Messrs L. and A. Milliken (Springfield). Mr and Mrs J. Rivers (Oamaru). Mrs Hursthouse (Blenheim), Mr D. 11 air (Blenheim). Mr O'Donoghue (Blenheim;. During the past week, Miss JtosG Tabart lias been successful in raising the gratifying sum ot £IOO in aid ol S. George's Hospital. About filty ot Miss Tabart's friends assisted with small bridge parties and many others nave generous donations Miss Tabart lias reason to he proud of the result- ot her week's work

The main depot lor Daffodil Day activities.will'this year be in Victoria square, where the City Council has given the. Kindergarten Association a permit to erect stalls, which will l>e used to sell cakes, Qowers. and produce.

The local • executive of the Girl Guides intend holding a "'Coster ball" in the Caledonian Hall on the Monday of Cup Week. Novembe-* 7th. The guests, who will wear coster dress, will have for snprior a choice of sausages and mashed potatoes, fish and chips, eggs and hacon, or hot pies.

Tli ? management of the Winter Garden announces its usual cabaret dance for Saturday next. Bailey's Jazz Hand consisting of ten instrumentalists, have arranged an attractive programme of music. The death occurred after a long tedious illness, of Miss Bena Mallaby, at her home, at Island ITome, Carlton. Miss Mallabv arrived in New Zealand with her mother, then a. widow, in the year 1563, in the sailing ship Lancashire Witch. After her mother's marriage with Mr W, Winter, nearly all her life was spent, in North Canterbury. She was a staunch Church supporter all her life, and was loved and respected- by all who knew her.

The motherc-raft ''At Homes" recently organised bv the Lyttelton branch of the Plunket Society are meeting with a most gratifying response. On Tuesday.' iti the Y.W.C.A. clubrootn, .Mrs Gillespie, matron of the Karitane Baby Hospital, spake to a large number of mothers and other women interested in the subject, "What Everv Baby Needs," embodying as it dees the simple laws of life'and health essential to mother and babe. Mrs B H Gilmour (president) introduced Miss Iterton. the Plunket nurse who is relieving Miss Twentyman. who is on annual 'eave. The committee dispensed afternoon tea. beautiful spring flowers forming most effective .'decorations.

At, a meeting of the-committee of the Canterbury Auxiliary of the Brit: ish and Foreign Bible Society on Tuesday night, the following motion was carried"That, the Executive Committee of the Canterbury Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible-Society desires- to place on record its recognition of the great loss sustained bv the sudden death of Miss Tda Marion Cooper, organising secretary, its hish appreciation of her .services so capably and conscientiously performed, and its sympathy with her relatives and the officers and "ollectors. of the .Society with ""hom she came especially in contact."

TENNIS DANCE.

The Sumner Lawn Tennis Club (Incorporated) held its annual dance at the Winter Garden last night. This was the first occasion on which the Club's annual' social gathering was held in the City, and though there was not a very large attendance, the dance was very cheery and enjoyable.

The members of the committee were: Mr 'N. H. Barlow (president), Misses Helen Leithead, F. Cooper, E. Heslop, R. Partridge, Mrs D. C. Cowan, Messrs «T. E. Wood, I. J. Wilson, R. Henley, Dr. Fyfe Slater, with-Mr AV. G. Black as honorary secretary'.

Bailey's Band supplied the music, andthe supper tables were gay with particularly fine wa.ll-flowers, and daffodils, which had been brought from Sumner for the occasion. #

Amongst those present we're: Mesdames Fyfe Slater, Norman Barlow, Eric Pumphrey, R. S. Moloney, I, J. Wilson, B. H. Henley, Hamilton Simpson, W. G. Black, A. Cossar, C. V. Baigent, Golin Taylor, Misses E. _Sherrard, J. Gerrand, Stephanie Benzoni, A. Partridge, Cliristine Mathew, Roio de Pass, Janet York, Gladys Manchester, Ray Mansell, Nancy Bowden, G. Greig, Madge Simpson, Daphne Giles, Freda Cooper, Helen LeitViead, Olga Raphael, Olive Round. DAFFODIL DAY. IN AID OF KINDERGARTEN FUNDS. In aid of the Kindergarten Association's funds, Daffodil Day will be held to-morrow, when large quantities of spring flowers will be on sale. A worthy object, the work of the Kindergarten Association should be assisted in every possible way.. The aim of the Association is to train young women to become skilled teachers of children under five years of age, and the training given also qualifies them to teach in; preparatory schools and in private families. The training is both theoretical and practical, the former aiming at acquiring . an understanding of educational principles and methods of instructing children according to the Frobel and Montessori systems, while the practical application of this knowledge is provided for' by practical work in the five schools in Christchurch and its suburbs. There are, at present, about 300 children in the nursery schools of the Association. Tt is the intention of the Association to open new schools in Canterbury as soon as sufficient funds are available, and it is with the purpose of increasina the funds of this institution that Daffodil Day is to be held. As the Association itself covers more than oO per cent, of the expenses incurred, the need for funds is obvious. SPREYDON TENNIS PARTY. A ple'asant afternoon was spent recently on th.3 Spreydpn tennis courts, when some of the ladv members of the club entertained members from _ St. Martins, Beckenbam, and Shirley Clubs. Some enjoyable games werp played, and delicious afternoon tea was served. Amongst the players were: Mesdames Ehnes, Bradford, Brown, Andrew, Moore. Williams, Beaufort, Dickie, Irwin, Holland. Pickett. Uren, Spence, Birch, Henderson. Locke, Allison, Misses Luisatti, Menzies, M. Pickett, Iris Steel, and Dorothy Moore.

TIMAKU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs H. Hay (-'The Bungalow' : ) is visiting Chriftchureli. Mr and Mrs J. R. Bruce (Timaru) are visiting Christ-church. Miss T. Temple (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs A. Temple (Geraldine). Mr and Mrs T. Wigley (Kurow) are the guests of Mrs 11. L. W igley (i'ark 'lane). captain and Mrs John Brooke and family returned from India yesterday, and are the guests of Mrs Elmslie (Highfield). Miss Wright (W'ai-iti road) returns from Wellington to-day. Those staying at the Urusvenor Hotel include Mr de Renzy (Christchurch), Mr D. N". Anderson (l hristchurcb). Mr C. Christie (Wingatui). Mr J. Donnelly (Auckland). Air C. Rhodes (Auckland Mr J. B. Ferguson (Palmerston North). Mr C. J. Colvillc (Wellington), and Mr C. E. Brown < Palmerston North). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include-Mr and Mrs J'\ A. Watson (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs W. E. Sherris (Christchurch). Mr A. Mill (Christchurch), Mr I<. Tomkinson (Dunedin). Mr R. Leslie (Christ-church), Mr A. C. Robins (Christchurch), Mr E. R. Stevenson (Wellington), and Mr W. E. Boyd (Auckland). Among those staying at the I'.nipirc Hdtel are I\fr P' Carlisle (Christchurch), Mr C. Wnodfield (Dunedin), Mr A. Renderson (Christchurch), Mr Buckley (Christchurch), and Mr R. W. Gilbert (Africa).

BRITISH SAILORS' SOCIETY. V LADIES' GUILD. At the last meeting of the Committee of the Christchurch branch of the Ladies' .Guild of the British Sailors' Society, there were present:—Mrs H. T. J, Thacker. in the chair, Mesdanies Geo. Gould, Derisley Wood, J. K. Archer, Erwin, J. S. Thomson, S. R. Webb, J. G, L. Vernon, C. R. Kiver, H. L. Partridge, G. W. C. Smithson, D E. Wood, Misses Monica Cocks and M. C. Fryer. Apologies were received from Mesdanies Hugh Ac-land, W. F. Tait, and H. L. Bowser.

• Mrs J. 8. Thomson reported that she had visited the - Hospital during August, when there had been an average of seven seamen patients. The monthly concert at the Institute, where the services of tho performers were m.ueli appreciated, had been arranged by Mrs C. J. Treleaven and Mrs Arthur Thomson. Mrs Smithson, lion tnyisurer, said that it would be a. great help to the finances of the branch if the members' annual subscriptions were paid promptly, and she undertook, with the help of the assistant secretary, to collect those that are due. Several ditty bags were handed in, and in connexion with the furnishing of the Christmas bags, Mrs Derislcv Wood kindly offered to invite the members to an afternoon gathering at her home, in October. The monthly report of the superintendent of the Seamen's Institute showed that activities had been carried 011 satisfactorily. The number of men in hospital was larger than usual; they seem grateful for the attention they receive, and messages hare been received from former patients showing that the % hospital visiting is valued and appreciated. The gifts of literature received of late had made it possible to put good supplies on board the various boats, and pleasure and thanks have been expressed for them. Gramophone records, playing cards, a'nd periodicals (yere gratefully acknowledged from members of the Christchurch branch.

STAFF DANCE. A very successful and enjoyable function was that held at Dixieland last niglit,; when the staff of Messrs Eugene Spitz and Company held their annual ball. There was a large gathering of the staff and tlieir friends, arid a spirit of cheery friendliness prevailed. Marston's Orchestra supplied the music, arid during the evening several novelty dances were introduced. The capable organisers who had made all the arrangements consisted of Misses T. M. Miles, G. Tremblyn, and C. Armiger. * • Mr and. Mrs Eugene Spitz were the guests of honour, and amongst the ladies present were Mesdames R. V. Nankivell, W. Nunweek, Misses Adrietine Rankin, Rhoda Hensley, C. Best, A. Nankivell. Cassie Armiger, K. Moore, M.'Coates, D. Eastwick, R. Dawson, B. McAllister. F. Dangerfield, Evelyn Thompson, Vera Bell, Poppy Eden. M. Belcher, M. M. Jewett, Pearl Arnold. Rene Malcolm, Ena Parsons, Gladys Sed'gley, D. Neely, K. Sayers, Evelyn McNulty, Lena Messervy, Edna Norie, Rhoda Nunweek, Mavis Ritchie, N. O'Keefe, Mabel Cross, E. Ruth Baker. G. Tremblyn, M. Miller. Eileen Griffin. Gladys Weavers, M. -Whitfield, K. Caldwell. Phyllis Dalzell, Mabel Hobbs, T. Miles, Joan Dean.

ST. CECILIA CHOIR. A very successful evening was #pent in the "Harbour Light" Hall, on Monday last, when the members and friends of the St. Cecilia Ladies' Choir held their second social and dance of the season.

A fine musical programme, arranged by Mr Sidney Williamson (conductor) was greatly appreciated. The soloists were? Misses Ella Thurlow, Phyllis Coombs, Mabel Eaglesome, . Anita Graham, Messrs J. E. Mason and Mr John Hall. A very amusing feature was the "musical wedding" introduced by Miss M. Eaglesome. Miss T. Taylor and Mr Arthur Tregurthy won the lucky spot waltz. The committee responsible for the evening were: Mesdames Edwards, Rridgman, Lawson, Pullar, and Bailey, Misses H. Mcintosh, A. Hopetou, R. McLean', 0. Stewart, P. Coombs, A. Graham, G. Rennie, and Mr T. Moore. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs John Hall, Mr and Mrs Sidney Williamson, Mr A. W. MeGillivray, Mesdames T. Bailey, Bridgman, A. Edwards, C. J. Lawson, West, Pullar, Donaldson, H. B. Witty, E. Cuddy, Ufton, Eaglesome, L. Whitta, F. j. Clemens, W. Blackmore, Misses Huia Mcintosh, Alice M. Hopeton, Rita McLean, Phyllis Coombs, Mabel Eaglesome, L. G. Smith, T. Taylor, Mabel Woodfieid, Violet Kay, J. Corbett, N. Walton, . Jessie Hay, Edna Moore, Doris Westbrooke, Marjorie Thurlow, Ella Thurloxy, Rona Williamson, Anita Graham, Betty Hall, Olive Stewart. Mvra Stewart, Ella Marshall. N. France, Rima Pullar, Rita Ufton, Marjorie Rennie, Lucy Guild, Sylvia Turner, Edna Caven. Ailsa West, Gertrude Rennie, Enid Lawson, E. Woodward, E. Arrow, "G. Dendle, Messrs H. W. Perryman (M.C.), T. Moore, J. E. Mason, T. Arrow, D. Peddie, W. H. Mcintosh, T. Hay, John N. Moore, W. Ledsham, Arthur Mead, Arthur Tregurthy, B. King, W. Turner, C. 0. Smith, F. R. Thompson, T: T. Duncan, J. Brown, Ted Pearce, George Aitken, J. N. Byrne, Kenneth Smith, Geoffrey Ray. Frank Ross, Raymond Bridgman, W. T. Sharpe, and W. Floyd. A fountain pen filler has been used to feed a London baby which weighed only lib 6oz at birth.

WEDDINGS.

WATKINS—GRAY. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Chureh, Gisborne, recently, when Jean, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Gray, of Wi Pere street, Gisborne, was married to Clifford, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. A. Watkins, of Little River, Canterbury. The Rev. Jas. Aitken conducted the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming dress of ivory georgette, trimmed with scalloped taffetta. Her vejl, which fell to form a, train, was arranged as a mob cap, and completed with the usual spray of orange blossom. She carri d a shower bouquet. The bride was attended by Miss Alice Oaborn, who wore a dainty frock of blue taffeta trimmed with tiny primrose frills, and a coronet of silver leaves, and carried a posy of primroses. Catherine Walters and James Morrison acted as trainbearers, wearing blue satin relieved with pink.

Mr Melville Watkins, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

After the ceremony, a reception was held in Miss Peck's tea-rooms, where the bride's mother received the guests. She wore a grey taffeta frock, and ft smart black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses.

The happy couple later left for the South- Island for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy blue repp costume, with crocodile trimi -ings, and smart black hat.

A very pleasant gathering took place at the Lands Office, Gisborne, 011 Wednesday, September 7th, when Mr C. Watkins was met by his fellow-officers, and presented with a handsome silver teaservice on the occasion of his approaching marriage. In making the presentation, Mr Gumming, chief clerk, commented on Mr Watkins' genial personality, and wished him every happiness and success. Mr Watkins briefly thanked the staff for their kind wishes and for their very useful gift.

TRIPLE WEDDING CEREMONY. (SPECIAL 10 THE PRESS.) WATSON—GRAY. GISBORNE, September 21. One of the most largely-attended weddings ever held in Gisborno was solemnised this afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, when Amy • Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. L. Grav, of Wellington, was married to Mr Robert Wallis, son of Mr and Mrs A. R. Watson, of "Liuburn," Waimnta, Gisborne, and grandson of Mr and Mrs A. H. Wallis, of "Maungaroa." Gisborne. Tlie ceremony was performed by tho Yen. Archdeacon Herbert Williams, assisted bv the Rev. R. W. Hodgson. Mr E. N. bidebottom presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, was wearing a beautiful frock of deep cream miroir satin, in mcdiaoval style, simply fashioned, with long sleeves ending in poiuts over the hands, a square neck finished with a Medici collar of fine net lace, and a shoulder posy of orange blossoms. Her beautiful veil of old Brussels lace lont by the bride's great-aunt, Mrs Herbert Williams, was arranged with clusters of orange blossoms over the ears, and fell in soft folds to form a train. She earned a sheaf of white stocks and maidenhair The bridesmaids —Misses Nancy Cotterill -(chief), Peggy Seymour, Lorna Muir, and Dorothy Barns-Graham--were dressed . in, exquisite frocks of japonica-red. georgette, the full skirts trimmed with large sprays of. fuchsias, nppliqued in satin to tone. The tightfitting bodices were cut with square necks, which were each finished with a how and long ends falling from one corner, while the back of the bodices were quaintly trimmed each with a row of crystal buttons. Each wore a I charming little hat of' silver crinoline, trimmed with clusters of flowers to match their frocks, and they carried bouquets of Iceland poppies and as- | paragus fern. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Parke Pittar as best man, and the i groomsmen were Messrs Michael Williams. Ralph van Asch (Hawke's Bay), and T. Biddies (Northern Wairoa). After the wedding several hundreds of guests motored to "Maungaroa," ! the home of the bridegroom's grandparents, Mr and Mrs A. H. Wallis, where the wedding celebrations were combined with the golden wedding celebrations of Mr and Mrs A. H. Wallis, and the silver wedding celebrations of Mr and Mrs A. R. Watson, parents of to-day's bridegroom. Ig is just over fifty years ago, _on Jul.y 26th, 1877, that Miss Beamish, daughter of Mr N. E. Beamish - and Mrs Elizabeth Beamish, was married to Arthur Henry, son of Frederick Wallis, Bexhill, Sussex, England. The ceremony was performed by the., Rev. P; C. Anderson at Hawk,e's Bay Church. Twenty-five years from June lltb, 1902, the Ven. Archdeacon Herbert Williams married Mr and Mrs Watspn at Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne. To-day Sir and Mrs Wallis received the guests standing beneath a golden wedding bell. Mrs Wallis-wore a smart ensemble of cinnamon crepe jeanette and a becoming hat of silk straw and georgette, trimmed with ospreys to tone. She carried a beautiful bouquet of cyclamens and asparagus fern, tied with narrow streamers of gold and cyclamen ribbons. The guests then greeted Mr and Mrs A. R. Watson, who stood beneath a silver •wedding I veil. Mrs Watson wore a handsome brocaded coat of gold and black, over a dove-grey frock, and her hat was of dove-grev with touches of gold and blue. She carried a beautiful bouquet of blue hyacinths caught with ribbons of blue jnd silver. The newly-mar-ried couple stood beneath a floral bell of white and palest pink to receive the congratulations of their friends, and, with the bridesmaids, they presented | a charming picture. Later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left, amidst showers of confetti, the former wearing a smart coat of beige tweed trimmed with a calfskin collar oyer a jumper suit of beige chenille, with collars, cuffs, and belt of snakeskin to tone, and a close-fitting hat of beige felt, figured with poker work. The guests included the bride's parents, Sir and Mrs R. L. Gray, the latter wearing a charming three-piece suit of crepe Africane in strawberry tone, and hat to match. Her bouquet was of blue hyacinths and asparagus fern. Amongst the guests were:—Mrs ■ Charles Gray. Mr and Mrs Cam Gray, Mrs Omerod, Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs Harold Williams. Mrs Bignell, Mr and Mrs Biddies (Northern Wairoa). and Mrs N. Branson (Hawke'sBay). At the Kashmiri Cabaret at the Art Gal'ery on Saturday, striking new decorations will be arranged. L. Grummitt's orchestra will provide a special musical programme, and novelty dances will be a feature of the evening. HOT WATER FOR -id. Fourpencs a day will ensure a supply of fifty gallons of scalding hot water for all household purposes per medium of the Mercer Vacuum Electric cylinder, the only vacuum electric waterheater on the market. A working demonstration will be gladly given by J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge). —6

TENNIS match.

At the Elmwood Courts on Tuesday a party of lady tennis players from the Cashmere Club played a match against a team of Elmwood players. Although the afternoon was rather chilly, play proved-quite enjoyable, and after many keenly contested sets, the Elmwood players won the match by a narrow margin-. Cashmere was represented by Mrs Cecil Charters, Mrs B. W. Morgan, Mrs Peter Wilson, Mrs Morrison, Mrs F. W. Freeman, Mrs Cyril Stringer, Mrs Howarth, and Mrs Peppier. The Elmwood players were, Mrs C. Hardie, Mrs S. Minty, Mrs E. Smith, Mrs Morris, Mrs E. Chapman, Miss Travers, and" Miss Lesley Hargreaves. > j All the players were hospitably entertained at tea by the ladies of the Elmwoocl Club. MOUNT PLEASANT TENNIS CLUB. A general meeting of members, held at "Stonyoroft," to further the arrangements for the forthcoming garden party, was presided over by Mr A. Morten. It was reported that plans and specifications for the new court were now ready, and it- was hoped to accept a tender shortly and have construction started at an early date. Stallholders for the garden party submitted progress reports, promises _ of ifroduco and other goods being numerous. It was decided to hold a general meeting of all helpers at "Stonycroft" 011 ihe Saturday afternoon preceding the garden party, in order to make final arrangements for the function. DAINTY UNDERCLOTHES. Though generally expensive when bought . in a shop, dainty personal underclothes cost but little when you plan and make them yourself. No less than thirty charming lingerie articles are described and illustrated with most complete instruction for creating in every detail in the course of the Woman's Institute of Domestic, Arts and Sciences. Full particulars on application to P.O. Bos 26, Te Aro G, Wellington. " Bobbed hair has been the fashion among Albanian women for 2000 yeare.

BALL AT PAP\NUI. One of the most enjoyable dances held in Papanui took place in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening on the occasion of the Papanui Brass Band's annual ball. A committee, consisting of Messrs C. W. Keech (secretary), C. It. D3IIOW, V. Ponninghouse, C. V. Dallow, B. Dallow, E. Blain, R. Hansen, G. Moonlight, had worked hard to ensure the enjoyment of those present. The hall was decorated with black and white streamers, and palms and pot plants were arranged on the stage. The supper tables were decorated with spring flowers. Music was supplied by Jackson's Orchestra, and extras were played by Mr L. O'Loughlin. Messrs V. Ponninghouse and C. R. Dallow made efficient M.C/s. The lucky-spot waltz was won by Miss A. Boloski and Mr L. Williams, and the Monte Carlo by Miss X. Rose and Mr W. Branicombe. During the evening the prizes were awarded for the band's guessing competition, the winners being Messrs W. Gregg, C. Jessop. W. A. Mather, H. T. Lawrence, Mrs R. Gibbens, and Mr W. D. Hill. Euchre was played in the gallery- The winners were Mrs E. Dixon 1, Mrs D. Roberts 2, Mrs Geo. Derrett consolation; Mr S. Sullivan 1. Mr P. Smith 2, Mr A. Cooper consolation. Amongst the many present were:—Mesdames A. Driscoll, G. Langdon, C. Dallow, C. R.- Dallow, Gleeson, Cory, J. Schtmanski, J, H. Traill. T. L. Blumsky. L. J. Hawthorne. P. Comyns, Cains, D. Roberts, E. Dixon, Cobden, Turner, K. Pearce, J. J!**™*H Munro, G. Derrett, Misses Edna Mitchell, Cecily Thomas. C. Carr, M. K „ G '™; sou. Esma Jones, Beßse Bilcliff, W. Taylor. N. C. Davies, A. Dallow, T. E. Bryenton,■ E. Lander, R. D - Ktl „ r . s, (^- Glee--on E. Fantham, I. Turner, M. Sisßon, J. Crystal, Pola Heaphy, Vilma Dygna Heaphy, Lydia Heaphy, Letty Hansen. H. Hansen. Jean Hansen. Freda Smith, Claridee. May Miller, Gwen Prebble, Ida Ljnch, I*7s 5 K bS ?V Ci.«" " 'Bl.it srssft. Pearca. Brrden. A. Munro. and Free.

dance recital. Miss Iris Mon^B° will present "Th« 1927 a and song on Thursday ewnmg r| The programme promisee to