WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19154, 10 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will be pleased to xeceive for publication in the "Women'B 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. Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton) is leaving to-day for tho north to see her mother, Lady Nolan, who has just returned from England. Lady Nolan and Mrs Barker will stay with Mrs Chalmers (Palmerston North). Mrs Frank Petre, who has ' been visiting friends in Dunedin, is returning to Christchurch to-day. Mrs Colin Mac Donald (Graeeficld streetl, who has been visiting her mother in Wellington, is returning home this morning. Mrs J. B. MacEwan and Mr lan MacEwan (Wellington) are arriving in Christchurch from tho north this morning. Mrs West (Fendalton) will leave on Saturday for Ashburton to be present at the unveiling of the war memorial in St. Stephen's Church. Misses Louie and Thelma lies are returning to Christchurch next week alter an extended holiday visit to Sydney. Mr and Mrs W. G. K. Wright (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. J. H. McMaster (Pigeon Bay), and Mr and Mrs M. Harper and Miss Betty Harper (Timaru), are among the recent arrivals at the United Service Hotel. Mrs W. H. Ballinger (Wellington; is a guest at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. T. Matson have arrived from England and have taken up residence at 20 Lincoln road. Miss Mabel Gray (Mackenzie avenue) returned by tho Tahiti after a two months' holiday spent in Brisbane and Sydney. Guests at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, during the past week were: Mr Barnett (Morven) and Miss Barnett, Misses Walker, Gavin, Sewell, Alison Burns, and Carol West-Watson, Messrs Gordon Troup, Donald Grant, and Johnson. Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Mr Alex. Reid (Waikouaiti), Mr A S. Holm (Waimahaka), Mr J. A. Holm (Waimahaka), Mr G. S. Young (West Plains), Mr and Mrs K. G. McKenzie (Fortrose), Mr W. P. Kishon (Winton), Mr D. McGregor (Masterton), Mr J. Discombe (Cambridge), Mr J...M. Whitham (Waiuku), Mr E. Wall (Hastings), Air andl Mrs J. H. Mason (Feilding), Mr A. J. Melville (Buckland), Mr T. Montgomery Webb (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. A. Justice (Dunedin), Mr H l . Snushall (Conway Hills), Mr John Waddell (Timaru), and Mr W. R. Fraser (Timaru). HOT WATER IN SUMMER. Housewives are beginning to face the problem of how to have hot water and a cool kitchen during the scorching summer days. A Mercer Vacuum Electrio Cylinder solves the difficulty. The Meroer gives 50 gallons of beautifully hot water for only 4d, is so convenient, and is absolutely no trouble or worry. Enquiry is welcomed at J. Mercer and Sons, 54 Oxford! terrace (near Montreal street bridge), where a working demonstration may be had. PARISIAN BEAUTY AIDS. Every now and again a flutter is caused in the social world by the appearance of exquisite new toiletries — gentle clinging face-creams, soft, perfumed powders, and exquisite scents. E. Cameron Smith's," Chemist, Cathedral square, have just opened many of these new beauty aids straight _ from Paris and London, and cordially invite you to call and inspect them and note, too, their low prices. —6 EZY\VURK STOVE POLISH. Housewives who use Ezywurk Stove Polish no longer have messy hands and bruised knuckles. Ezywurk is applied to the stove with a brush, dVies in five minutes, and does not smell when heated. It is obtainable from all grocers and ironmongers, in tins, at the following prices:—Joints Is, 4pints Is 6d, and pints 2s 6d. —1 BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRESSMAKERS. Almost any girl with a love for beautiful clothes can master the fascinating art of style creation, andl thus design for herself and others the prettiest of fashionable clothes at one-third the usual cost. The secret of this delightful art will be found in the Free Booklet. "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy," which is sent on application from P.O. Box 26, Te Aro, G, Wellington. —1 SOOTHING AND REFRESHING. It is not always possible to avoid unduly exposing your delicate skin to the scorching sun and hot winds. It is, however, possible to avoid the discomforting results of sun and wind burn by timely application of the right cream or lotion. We have in stock a large variety of soothing, refreshing, and protective preparations specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6 VISITORS To Town should inspect Ladies' Bags, Cases, and Travel Goods AT L. H. DRAYTON, 124 Armagh street, near Colombo streot, —D3276 !

Guests at the Occidental Hotel axe: Misses Scoular (Taieri), Mr Parrington (Svdnev), Mr and Mrs J. Taylor (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs C. H. Williamson (Hawke's Bay), Mr and Mrs A. Hudson (Dunedin). Mr J. H. Parker (Svdnev),' Mr Brodrick (Invercargill), Mr A. "Ward (Wellington), Mr A. Wilson (Palmerston North), Mr Blackmore (Hawke's Bav), Mr T. A. Wilson (Martin), Mr G. W. McDopald (Wellington), Mrs Stokes (Oamaru). Mr R. Hewitt (Oamaru), Mr P. Papwortfa (Timaru), Mr Thomson (Ward), Mr G. D. Greenwood (Amberley), Mr and Mrs W. Russell. (Wellington), Mr H. D. Leslie (Sydney), Mr M. Tait (Sydney), Mr W. Drurv (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. Joho (Taieri), Mr P. Lamb (Timaru), and Mr H. Broadhead (Timaru).

On Saturday evening a surprise party, organised by Mcsdaine-s K. Hodgson and L. Pen tor, visited the home of Mr and Mrs McClean (Waltham road), where a very pleasant time was spent in games, competitions, and dancing. Competitions were won by Miss A. Kcnney and Mr Les Slade, and musical items were contributed by Messrs J. Richards, A. Hodgson, L. O'Loughlin, H. Bassett, T. Reynolds, and H. McClean. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Penter, Mr and Mrs Talbot, Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Mr and Mrs Slade, Mr and Mrs CouU, Mr and Mrs Reynolds (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs McClean, Mesdames R. Hodgson, K. Smith, Whiting, Misses May Tinnelly, Una Gibbs, Annie Kinney, L. Kinney, J. Cunningham, and Delphie Bryon, Messrs Charles Tinnelly W. Davies, J. Richards, Les Lilly, A. Hodgson, H. Bassett, E. Coull, jun., C. Tinnelly, jim., A. Thomson. L. O'Loughlin, Cockeral, Price, and Master Joe Tinnelly.

HYGIENE OF CLOTHES. TEXTILE FIBRE RESEARCH. (from our own cobrespondbkt.) LONDON, September 30. British Association visitors to the Textile Industries Department of the University of Leeds have shown interest in a series of researches which are there being taken in hand as to tha hygienic properties of textile fibres. The research had its origin in statements about the superiority of certain artificial silks, and especially with reference to ultra-violet light. So many diverse opinions have been publicly expressed on the various problems involved that the University was askod to take the matter up in a scientific manner, and an offer being received of two scholarships with the object of drafting post-graduate students as assistants for the research, a start has been made.

The first post-graduate student taking his Ph.D. degree, Dr. George Barker, who is now with Messrs Fox Brothers, Wellington, submitted as his thesis an investigation of the manner in which wool takes up, holds, and loses its moisture. The statements in this thesis with reference to the effects of fibre, yarn, and cloth structure, suggested that the nature of the fibre, the different types of yarn structures, and the different types of cloth textures should be thoroughly investigated, and standard types in each case provided for the further and more elaborate experiments. Starting with fine wools, the British merino grown at Hereford is being spun into open and close-spun yarns and woven into light, medium, and heavy fabrics, each type of fabric being made from the two types of yarn. Knitted fabrics will be dealt with in the same way. An investigation is then being made of the air-retaining properties of these varied fabrics, so that in testing, for example, the heat-retaining properties of the various fabrics made from the several types of fibres, in everv case the fibre stuff and air snaees will bo clearly defined. The lightest fabrics, made of gauze and plain cloth, are first being dealt with. These will have added to them precisely similar cloths for tho medium weight, and for heavyweight a threefold fabric, each thickness of which is made precisely similar to the single fabric originally started with, will be employed. Surface Texture. It has been noted that the surface texture of fabrics has some bearing on the problems involved, and the University's finishing plant will be employed to put at least three distinct tvpes of finish on to each of the fabrics, which will then be tested for air-retain-ing and air-transmitting properties, njoisture absorbing and drying properties, electrical properties, heat-retaiu-mg properties, light-transmittin<r properties, psychological, irritant" and other effects, and washableness. In certain of the work it is hoped to obtain collaboration of research associations and technical colleges. It is proposed to carry out an extensive range of experiments so thoroughly that the publio may no longer run any risk of being exploited w!tk reference to the hygienic properties of the various textile fibres, yams, and fabrics, but may have sound knowledge, which knowledge, it is hoped, mav lead to the more suitable and healthy dothThe New Health, Society j s interested m the research. LYTTELTON PLUNKET SOCIETY. t The president (Mrs B. H. Gilmour) occupied the chair at the recent meeting of the Lyttelton branch of the Uunket Society, there being present also Mesdames lihind, Mahar, Sutton, te P hens . Preston, M er - St S? le y» and Buchanan. Nurse Twentyman addressed the meeting on the subject of the new Kantane product, a graded and standardised sugar, '"Karilac" to take the Place of sugar of milk in the preparation of humanised milk. She akn stated that Plunket emulsion won d henceforward be known by the registered name of "Kariol" and ttiat Jianmalt was the karitane malt rood.

It was reported that during the month ><urse Merton, relieving Plunket Nurse, had addressed many interested mothers at the mot'hercraft afternoon on the subject of "Artificial Mesdames Hendv, Edgar, and Shepheard agreed to be responsible- for the arrangements for the mothereraft afternoon for November Nurse's report for the month showed the following figures .-—Lyttelton: Visits to rooms: Adults 81. babies 7o older children 28, home visits 68, new cases 4. Two mothers and three babies have received treatment at Karitane Mothers' Cottage during the month. The health of the babies and young children has been good. ° Akaroa and Duvauchelle: Visits to rooms: Adults 36, babies 32, older children 11, home visits 8, new cases 2. With the exception of a few cases of mild illness, the health of the babies and young children has been good.

RACES AT RICCARTON. Once again, yesterday, the weather, chilly and uninviting in the morning, improved as the day wore on, and, in the afternoon, the trim lawns at Riccarton with their bright verdure set in gay gardens, were a pleasant and interesting meeting ground for a good crowd of racegoers.

The womenfolk, auxious to protect themselves from the churlish attentions of the keen wind that prevailed in the morning, were for the most part sombrely and serviceably clad, and the moving'crowd did not present so gay an appearance as on the two precediug race days. But this was more than adequately compensated for by the pleasure of having as visitors to the races, their Excellencies Sir Charles and Lady Alice Fergusson, her Excellency's_ sister, Ladv Augusta lnskip, Miss Frances Dugdale, a visitor from England, who has been a guest at Government House, and Captain Boyle. The Vice-Regal party was received by the president of the club, Mr George Gould, and Mrs Gould. Her Excellency wore an elegant navy ensemble with coat of souple satin and frock inset with embroidered a very smart fur-trimmed wrap of black cloth with wing sleeves, and a navy hat with small gaily-coloured floral motif in front.

Lady Augusta lnskip wore navy georgette with dainty vestee of biskra georgette under a smart coat of navy charmalaine, uncommonly trimmed with tubular bands oi' the material and finished with fawn fur collar. Her navy crinoline hat was trimmed with curled ospreys at one side. Miss Frances Dugdale wore a patterned crepe de chine frock in tones of beige, iade green, and royal blue, and a royal blue felt hat. Mrs Gould wore a smart suit of polyanthus velour cloth with velour hat to match. With her were her daughter, Miss Hester Gould, wearing a tailored suit and velour hatj Mrs Roger Gould, in a black fur trimmed coat over a black frock and a chic little red hat with red and white band and feather rosette, and Mrs Derrick Gould, wearing a lovely frock of Bordeaux blue crepe de chine, with patterned crepe de chine jumper and a blue stitched taffeta hat to match. Amongst the first to greet their Excellencies were Lady Rhodes and Mrs Boyle, and her daughters, Mrs Algar Williams and Miss Boyle. Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight and their three daughters watched with pride the performance of their noble horse, Limerick. Mrs Knight wore a grey crepe de chine frock with front panel of foxglove pink brocade and a grey hat underlined with foxglove pink. Mrs Alister Deans wore a beautiful coat of black Ottoman with rovers of black and white spotted crepe do chine, a whito frock, and a wide askpink straw hat. Mrs Jack Woodhouse wore a navy crepe de chine frock under a navy tailored coat, and her hat was of navy stitched' taffeta. Mrs Aitken also wore navy blue and a wide black hat. , Included in the congratulatory group that surrounded the proud owner after the Cup were Mrs T. F. Gibson and Mrs Watherston, Mrs Deans, and Mrs William Deans, the latter wearing a smart coat of white ziberline with white fur collar and small green hat, Commander and Mrs Dennistoun, and Mr and Mrs R. E. Alexander, the latter wearing a stylish ensemble in cedarwood shades and wide hat to tone. With Lady Clifford were her two daughters, Mrs George Macdonald and Mrs Bruce Douglas, and Mrs Charles Clifford and her daughter and son, and Mr and Mrs Walter Clifford and Miss Aroha Clifford were also present to watch the fine race won by Sir George's horse. Sudden Storm. Amongst Auckland visitors were the Hon. Mrs Blythe, and from Marlborough were Mrs William Trolove, Mrs Rittson Thomas. Misses Isabel and Betty Murray (Woodbank), Mrs Charles Murray and Miss Phyllis Murray (Wharanui), and Miss Mary Weld and Miss Nancy Toschemaker, the two latter being the guests of Miss Nancy Gard'ner.

Many members of the legal profession were exchanging fraternal greetings with Mr J. M. Paterson, of.Dunedin, and bis wife, and with Mr Gawith, of Masterton, and Mrs Gawith. Mrs Paterson wore a black satin coat over a frock of ecru lace and black satin, white fox fur, and small black satin hat. Mrs Gawith wore a deep cornflower blue coat, and a beige hat. Also from Masterton were Mr and Mrs D. Buchanan and Miss Falconer, and - Carterton was represented by Mr and Mrs W. Booth and Miss Noel Booth. _ '■ Included in the strong contingent from South Canterbury were Mrs and Miss Elworthy, Mrs Arthur Ehvorthy, Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie, Mr lan and Miss Jessie Mackenzie, the latter looking very smart in a seagreen frock, mastic coat, 'and seagreen hat, and Miss Meg Loughnan, of Fairlie, who is visiting her grandmother, Mrs George Harper. With Mrs TV. Bond (Claremont), who wore a coat of black shirred marocain trimmed with monkey fur over a black frock, and a wide straw hat trimmed with velvet and brilliant buckle, came her younger daughter, Miss Nancy Bond, wearing a smart grey coat and skirt and grey straw' hat banded with two shades of hyacinth blue. In a group with Mrs Cordner, Mrs Weston, and Mrs Bernard Wood, were Mrs Innes, of Haldon, wearing a black crepe de chine frock trimmed with tabs of the material, under a handsome squirrel coat, and a black hat, and Mrs Timaru Rhodes, wearing a very elegant frock of black georgette inset with heavy black lace, a fur coat, and black hat. Many sumptuous furs added to the air of well-being which prevailed. Amongst them was a beaver coat worn by Mrs Gerald Anderson, over a black frock with inset panel of beige, and accompanied by a black vagabond hat. The possessor of another handsome beaver coat was Mrs lan Buchanan, who looked most attractive in her smart. ensemble of soft powder blue erepella with long, sleeveless coat, and inset pleated panel in front of crepe de chine. Her wide hat exactlv matched her frock. * j

The _ effectiveness of yellow, when worn with discretion, was exemplified by Miss Olive Burnett, of Duuedin, whose very chic little hat of daffodil yellow was trimmed with coloured flowers and worn with a navy costume. She accompanied her sister, Mrs C. ,G. Dalgety, who wore a tailored suit of invisible check tweed in fawn shades and straw hat to match. Amongst Wellington visitors were Mrs L. B. Beale, who was with Mrs Cecil Ollivier. the latter wearing a pretty frock of delft blue and white patterned crepe de chine and a biskra hat; Mrs Blundell, in navy blue; Mrs E. Christie and her daughter, Miss Florence Christie, who wore a rosewood flecked suit and velour hat to match. Another North Island visitor was Mrs - Holmes, who wore a handsome furtrimmed black Astrakhan coat over black crepe de chine frock, black hatplush hat with full crown and brilliant buckle. She was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Sally Holmes. Mrs R. E. McDougall, who wore a lovely frock of navy blue silk repp, trimmed with deep navy fringe, and a small navy hat, was accompanied by her two daughters and by Mrs Guthrie Moore, who wore a black satin coat with appliques of red kid and touches of gold embroidery and a black Bangkok hat.

With Mr Jack Matson, who has just returned from England, and his bride, was his sister, Mrs Keith Parkinson, who wore a navy crepe de chine dress, fur coat, and Bangkok hat. Mrs Jack

Mat-son wore a na<vy frock with touches of beige, under a, calf skin coat, and a beige hat banded with blue. In a group comprising Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Miss Anderson, and Mrs Jack Anderson was the latter's sister, wiio has recently arrived from France, and who was wearing a ciel blue frock and a straw hat of a darker tone banded with ciel blue. One of the most exclusive frocks seen on the lawn was worn by Mrs Donald Dobson. It was a navy blue crepe de chine model, beautifully cut and trimmed with narrow self-coloured bands. The accompanying hat was a navy ballibuntl and a vivid colour note was introduced in her scarlet pochette. Mrs Marmadnke Bethell wore a striking suit with jumper of striped crepe de chine in grey, gold, black, and tomato, and finely pleated black skirt and small black hat. Mrs John Stevenson's handsome black charuialaine coat was narrowly banded with patterned crepe de chine, and worn with a small mastic straw hat. Miss Margaret Stevenson wore a smart beige coat and skirt and small hat to match. Mrs Maurico I.ouisson's white crepe de chine suit, worn with a geranium red jumper and large white felt: hat, was notably smart. Another lovely toilette was worn by Mrs J. F. Green, who accompanied her daughter. Mrs Cvril Stringer, and Mrs Walter Stringer. The coat was of softest mossgreen chenille and was worn with a becoming little hat in two toning shades of green. A pretty silver grey frock worn by Miss Alison Jennings, was accompanied by wide black crinoline banded with, rose-pink and opal blue. Miss Mildred Cooke woro black and white patterned crepe de chine with blaok hat, very prettily trimmed with shirred motifs of cyclamen and fuchsia silk.

Miss Gardiner (Purau) was in meadow pink georgette under a beige coat to match her beige hat, and Miss Doreen Kiver wore orange and white patterned crepe de chine, mastic tailored coat, and velour hat to tone with her coat. In an animated group in front of the stand were: Misses Sheila Ormond (Hawke's Bay), wearing an apple green crepe de chine frock and tucked felt hat to match with fur coat; Miss Joan Maling, in a crab-apple Kasha suit and felt hat to match with inset coloured bands; Miss Rosa Tripp, Bordeaux blue frock under navy coat with scalloped hem, black visca hat, and Miss Rhona Blakiston, of Orari, who wore a finely checked rosewood costume, and visca hat to match banded with velvet. A pretty suit of blue garnet-grey tweed with hat to match suited Miss Norah Hoaie beautifully, and Miss Shona DampierCrossley's garnet-red frock with front panel of banana coloured crepe de chine and red hat were very attractive. MISS B. NUTHALL. TRIUMPHANT RETURN. CIVIC RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION. (FEOSI OUB OWH CORBESPOXDMfT.) LONDON, September 30. Remarkable scenes of enthusiasm, culminating in a civic reception at her suburban home, Richmond, marked the return to England from the United States of Miss Betty Nuthall. at the conclusion of her tour with the Wightman Cup team.

It was a wonderful homecoming, beginning with the landing from the Berengaria, at Southampton, /where hundreds of tennis enthusiasts lined the quayside and cheered. "Betty" enthusiastically; then Waterloo, where many of England's leading players, to say nothing of hundreds of members of the general public, gave her a rousing welcome. Here the crowd surged round her, and as she made her way to a waiting car shouts of "Good old Betty/' and "Well played, England," were heard.

# But Richmond was in a fever of excitement; the streets were lined as she motored through with her mother. So large was the crowd outside the Town Hall that the oar had difficulty in approaching the building. After some delay "Betty" reached the Town Hall, where the Mayor of Richmond said the town was proud to claim as one of its inhabitants the girl whose name had become wellitnown throughout the sporting world. "She did not get the oup in America," he said, "but I am going to offer her this silver rose bowl as compensation and as a souvenir of this occasion." She made a pretty little speech in reply. There are no signs that she is spoilt.

. "Betty has improved a Jot on the tour. She has strengthened her game altogether, with the possible exception of her service," said Major D. R. Larcom.be. "Everyone seemed to have had a wonderful time. lam very glad that we pleased the American crowds so much. An American crowd is very critical, and the applause was absolutely impartial all through." "Helen Wills is the most marvellous player I have ever played against," said Miss Nuthall. "When she is <roing strong she just sweeps vou off the court with those drives of hers. I liked the American ball. It certainly silted my game, and I loved playing before the American crowds. Thev are so sporting; they applaud the visitors' good strokes impartially, although thev naturally want their own side to win " All of the team returned fit and well -Mrs L. A. Godfree, Mrs John Hill,. Miss G. R. Sterry, Miss E. If. Harvey Miss J. Pry—although the manager Major Larcombe, was on crutches While in Ameriea lie tore the ligaments' oi his right ankle. Mrs Godfree's Tribute. Mrs L.A. Godfree, who captained the team, paid the highest tribute to Miss Nuthall's play. She stated: "She has most certainly improved and developed her play, and the improvement will I think, surprise the critics. Betty was wonderful in her match against Miss Wills in the final round of "the American championships, because on that occasion Miss Wills played the greatest j game I have ever seen her put up. Mrs Mallory, too, is astonishingly oood in the United States—quite a different person from what she is at Wimbledon. I I should say at least fifteen better " J '.'Betty" will take part in the Gleneagles tournament. This will be the first opportunity which Scottish lawn tennis enthusiasts will have of seeing her in action. Mrs Satterthwaite, the present holder of the Gleneagles Women's Open Singles Championship, will be one of the competitors. Later on, it is expected, she will play on the Riviera* There are signs that Master Jimmy Nuthall will become prominent among male players.

WEDDINGS. ATKINSON—HART. A pretty wedding took place recently at the Methodist Church, Kaiapoi, when Nail, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Hart, Kaiapoi, was married to Gordon, elder son of Mr and Mrs H. Atkinson, of Annat. The Rev. W. G. Slade officiated, and Mr A. Johnston presided at the organ. , The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a prettily smocked brocaded crepe de chine frock with georgette sleeves. Her veil was daintily arranged with a wreath and clusters of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers. Misses J. and E. Hart were bridesmaids, and were dressed alike in pale mulberry crepe de chine frocks, and georgette hats, and carried bouquets to tone. Mr R. Atkinson was best man and! Mr H. H. Wright groomsman. When leaving the church the bride was presented with horseshoes from her two little nieces, Misses Betty and Peggy Hart. A reception was held at the Orange Hall, where the guests were received by the bride's mother,-who wore a becoming frock of bois du rose crepe de chine and hat to match. Mrs Atkinson, the bridegroom's mother, wore a navy crepe de chine frock with fawn and red trimmings and a fawn hat, and both carried! posies of hothouse flowers. When leaving on the wedding trip the bride wore an ensemble suit of rose beige repp, a hat of fawn and rose beige, and a brown fox fur. THE LATE MISS R. DUNCAN. « Last week, at the Addington Cemetery, the funeral took place of the late Miss Robina Duncan. Miss Duncan was for many years a teacher in the Sydenham School, and was held in the highest esteem and affection by parents and pupils alike. She was of a most amiable disposition, and her nobility of character was adtaired by all who knew her. On the afternoon of the funeral the Svdenham School was closed. Thirty "of the senior boys acted as a guard of honour at the house and the graveside, and the members of the staff of the school were pall-bearers. Wreaths were sent by:—The Sydenham School Committee, the Sydenham School staff, the Sydenham School girls the Svdenham School, boys, Sir {eaton and 'Lady Rhodes, General and Mrs Clark, Mr and Mrs Alister Clark, Mrs Barclay, Misses Adams, Pearson, Hawkins, E. Armstrong, Lloyd, Cay- j gill (3), Mrs Mallett, Mr and Mrs Cowan, Mrs Annand and family Mrs Vincent and family, Mr and Mrs A. S. Duncan and Bruce, Mr and Mrs Packer. Mr and Mrs S S. Mortlock and family, Mr and Mrs McCarthy and Bobbie, Miss McKee Misses Cook i>, Miss B. E. Baughan, Misses George, Mr W. Ross, Mr Maples, Mrs Carmlciiael. Mrs T H. Farrell, M.ss Harrison. Mrs C. M. Gray, Mrs Kiely and Miss Large Mr and Mrs O'Donoglme, and Mr and Mrs J. Bowker.