WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19257, 12 March 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Sir G-efrge ami Lady Clifford are leaving to-morrow nglit lor a short visit to "Wellington. Colonel tho Honourable G. J. Smith and Mrs Smith, who have been for a motor trip to Dunedin and the Lakes district, have returned home. The Hon. Mr Hanan, M.LC., and .Mrs Hunan are joining the Niagara at Auckland, en route to Canada, the United States, and Great Britain, it is hoped also that there will be time for visits to France, Switzerland, and Denmark. Mr Hanan will be specially interested in studying the latest educational methods abroad. Miss Dennis is leaving for Wellington tomorrow night. Dr. and Mrs J. Ilcstcll Thomas (Latimer square) returned yesterday from a motor trip through Marlborough. Nelson, and the West- Coast. Miss Chrissie Beggs, late of Hanmer Springs, is leaving by the Niagara from Auckland on March 13th for an extended tour of Canada and tho United States.

Mr and Mrs J. ft. Middle (-Newcastlc-on-Tyne) are at present staying at the Royal Hotei. , Included among the guests at ''The Hostel," Arthur's Pass, are:. Mr and Mrs Lovell tSmith Mrs J. S. Wallace, Miss Milliccnt Jennings, .Mrs H. W. Jennings (Christchurcli), Mrs B, Smith and Miss Ivy Smith and Mrs W. Cook (New Brighton), Mr B. Grill (KainDoi), Miss Dorothy Davies and Mrs and Miss Darling (North Otago), the Mioses Duncan (Christchurcli'). Mr and Mrs Tall (England), and Miss Carter (Christchurcli).

'The death occurred at Wadestown, Wellington, last week, of Mrs Smith, wife of Mr E. D. If. Smith, of Bungiora. Mrs Smith, who was only 24, was the eldest daughter of Mr. Justice and Mrs Macgregor, of Wellington,, and with them, as with her'young husband, the greatest sympathy will be felt.

Guests at Warner's Hotel include:— Mr and Mrs L. L. T. Bush (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. Moore Alpine (England), Miss D. T. Bunberry (Abbotsford), Mr and Mrs G. T. Pearce, and Mr and Mrs Campbell Pearce. Mr and Mrs T. Bobbins (London), Miss Marti (London),.Mr and Mro Cane (Adelaide), .and Mrs N. D. Taylor are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Guests at the Clarendon Hotel include: —Misis. 'H. McDwvall (Wanganui),. ""Miss M. Magee (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. C. Wilson. (Sydhey), Mrs G. H. Macdonald. (Auckland), Mrs N. Miclein (Jjtflieklarid), Mr -and Mrs R Crashaw (Qamaru), Mrs George . Mitchell : (Oamaru), 'Mr and Mrs H. E. Dixon (Sydney), Mr and Mrs P. Pfaffin (Sydney). • • .• • The engagement is • announced of Norah Alice Gwendoline, younger daughter of Mr and . Mrs E. J. Burt, of Wellington, to .William Pilliet, elder son of Mrs H. 0. Pringle, formerly of Dunedin, and now of London, aiid the late Mr W. Pringle, of the Bank of New South Wales.

Kecent visitors at the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, Waiho Gorge, include: Mrs and. Miss .Jarman (Christchureh), Miss Macrae (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs Macartney (W. Australia), Hooke party (6), (New South Wales), Mrs Geddes (England), Mrs Spragg (Christcliurch), Mr Baxter (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs Lochhead (Southbridge), Mrs Spedding.(Christchureh), Mrs Husband (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs Armitage (Christchureh), Sir George and Lady Fenwick (Dnnedin), Dr. George Fenwick (Auckland), Mrs James (Auckland), the Hon. Mr and Mrs .Tassia (Adelaide),, the Hon. Mr Clark and Mrs Clark (Palmerston), Mr and Mrs Danks (Christchureh), Mrs Dethune (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs Ronaldson (Christchureh), Miss Darling (Oamaru), and Mr ana Mrs Barnett (Christchnrch).

Up-to-date toilet rooms have been opened in Colombo street, next Ballantyne's, by Madame Helene (Madame Helene Sands), where besides the usual accommodation there is a large and artistically furnished rest-room for ladies.

.. Just to hand a new shipment of real Lizard skin shoes in. smart designs, prices ranging from £3 3s upwards. We also make to your requirements. Come and choose your own skins, wear and fit guaranteed. 3. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, Christchureh. 'Phone 094. —6 CARBONISATION REDUCED. "It is now about four years since I experimented with Duckham's Oil in my car," says Mr S. F. Edge, of the A.C. Motor Co., "and it may interest you to know that this oil has reduced carbonisation almost to vanishing point." In view of the fact thqt during this time Mr Edge travelled 90,000 miles, this speaks volumes for the quality of Duckham's Oil. —2

CLEAN CLOTHES WITHOUT RUBBING. On washing day, without rubbjnjz, and without the use of a wash boaru your clothes will be made beautifully white and clean by using Sno-Wite Soap Powder. Sno-Wite is idea] for clothes, floors, silverware, woodwork, pots, pans, etc. from kitchen hardware to the finest fabrics, it cleans, quickly and easily, and never injurps. Obtainable 111 two sizes. —I

There are many in Christchurch who will hear with .regret of the death, from heart failure, of Mrs Eiddell, wife of Mr W. G. Kiddell, S.M., of Oriental Bav, Wellington. She leaves one son, Mr Glen Eiddell. and a daughter. Mrs Robinson, of Oriental Bay. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Mr G. J. Wallace (Timaru), Mr Vinnell (Timaru), Mr C. J. AVood (Wellington), Mrs Young (Auckland), Mr and Mrs'J. B. Clark (Wellington), Miss G. Maden (Auckland), Mr H. Flegeltaub (Melbourne), Mrs Bennie (Wellington), Mr E. H. Wethay (Clinton). Mr W. Thomber (Blenheim), Mr MeElrea (Ashburton), Mr C. Ellis (Hunterville), Misses M. and C. Walker (Akaroa), Mr and Mrs T. W. \ickery (Invercargill), Mr AA. C. Grimblett (Bluff), Mr H. Owers (Auckland).

Miss V. A. Garside. who for some years has occupied the position of typist-in-charge at the local Public Trust Office, and who is shortly to be married, was i'arcwelled by the staff at a happy little function on Thursday last. uliL'ti Mr A. R. Jordan, District Public Trustee, paid a striking tribute to Mihb Garside's work and presented her with a dinner service, together with a beautiful rose pink posv from the other girls of the staff. Mr Coombe, Assistant District Public Trustee, also spoke of the excellent services of Miss Garside, who, in replying, expressed regret upon severing her connexion with the department after her happy years of service, and thanked the staif for the fine spirit of comradeship which prevailed in the office and for the valuable token of appreciation and goodwill which they had given her.

POLO. In brilliant sunshine on Saturday afternoon the Christchurch B team defeated Christchurch A in the final of the Tahu Cup matches, and also won the cup presented by Mrs G. Gould. Mrs H. G. Livingstone dispensed afternoon tea, and there was a goodly number of spectators, amongst whom were the following.ladies:—Mrs George Gould, Lady Rhodes, Mrs John Studholme, Mrs George Rhodes, Lady Stewart, Mrs George Huttoii, Lady Campbell, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs John Montgomery, Mrs 11. Menzies, Mrs J. If. Grigg, Mrs Gilbert Grigg, Mrs Peter Johnson, Miss Ilynes, Miss Ollivcr, and Miss X. Gibson.

PAPANUI W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the Papanui branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in St. Giles Sunday School room, Mrs Marshall presiding over a good attendance. Mrs Bond was elected superintendent of the Y branch, and Mrs Hawker scien. tific temperance superintendent. The report in connexion with the meetings held in members' homes was given by Miss Blackler. Arrangements were made for the stalls which are to be run by tho branch at the forthcoming fete in aid of the Papanui parks. The "bring and buy" which followed the meeting realised over fifteen shillings.

PALAIS ROYAL CABARET. A record number of dancers attended the JHZ7. dance held in the new Palais Royal Cabaret 011 Saturday evening. The music supplied by Teddy's Jones's Cabaret Orchestra was well received. Mr Les Stewart (baritone) rendered a number of the latest songs, st!l of which received well-earned applause. Among those present were: Mr and Sirs i'\ Coutts, Mr and Mrs Or. Tonkin, Mr and Mrs L. E. Mcßride, Mr and Mrs S. McDougall, Mr and Mrs R. Allan, Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Mr and Mrs AV. P. Greenslade, Mr and Mrs Mi Francis, Mr and Mrs E. Thomson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs C. L. Devine, Mr and Mrs W. Martin, Mr and Mrs G. Thorn, Mr and Mrs M. A. Thomas, Mr and Mrs G. P. Franklin, Mr and Mrs A. Benson, Mr and Mrs E. Donaldson, Mr and Mrs Hopkjneon, Mr and Mrs A. O'Brien, Mr and Mrs W. Smeaton, Mr and Mrs P. Wilson, Mr and Mrs R. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs G.. Downs, Mr and Mrs A. Rodgers, Mr and Mrs W. Atkins, Mr and Mrs F. Webster, Mr and Mrs J. White, Mr and Mrs R. Bills, Mr and Mrs M. Roberts, Mr and Mrs A. Wardrop (Sydney), Mr and Mrs E. Smaill (Melbourne), Mr. and Mrs W. Allpress, Mr and Mrs F. Carter, Mr and Mrs C McGuire, Mr and Mro A. Braithwaite, Mr and Mrs G." Allen, Mr and Mrs R. C. Walkinshaw, Mr and Mrs N. Stevens, Mr and Mrs G. Dreaver, Mr and Mrs S. Duke; Misses Eileen Francis, Bessie Hughes, Grace Allen, Jean Thomson. Jean Carter, Alice Biaithwaite, Patricia Taylor, Eileen GiifEen, Pearl Thomas, Ivy Mcßride, Pat O'Reilly, Lilly Atkins, Rose Simpson, Esther Allpress, Mary Fifield, Alice Tonkin, Marjory Peters, Florence Smith, Amy Saunders, Thelma Sprosen, Ruth Prescott, Bessie McLaren, Jean McDonald, Violet McGuire, Flo Martin, Olive Best, Katherino Martin, Alice Scott, Gladys Jones, Molly Jjmeaton, Grace Barton, Norma Neil!, Rita Neill, Ethel Partridge, Alma Summers, Daisy Hemingway, Renee Parkinson, Sylvia Green. Nessie Sinclair, Mary Carruthers, Dorothy Hudson, Rita Spiers, Mavis Begg, Denise Bennett, Rita Adams, Molly Boonzaier, EtheL Garside, Eileen Sankey, Alice McArthur (Auckland), Eunice Partridge, Winnie Pine, Tessie Chapman, Molly Cooke (Nelson), Jessie Hunt, Mavis Richardson, Lilly Lawrence, Violet Walls, Lillian Holden (Dunedin), Pat Seymour, Muriel Turner, Grace Pomeroy, Daisy Morgan, Ruth Willis (Wellington). Audrey Stevens, Sylvia Etheridgc, Bessie Larkins, Hilda Lattimor, Olive Patterson, Rose Dreaver, Betty Haigh, Jean Pollock? Pearl Wingfield. Minnie Walters, Loma Kerr, N. Newall, E. Traves, R. Preston, W. Archer, M. Tillyshort, A. Dryden, L. Jones, R. Speddin?, F. Warman, E. Carter (Auckland), G. Helm, M. Sinclair, A. Foster, P. Oaten, J. Denton, L. Jacobs, W. Hutchison, M. Whiteside, R. Gale, J. Lawson, R. Jackson, P. Cumminga, O. Chadv.'ick, A. Scllars; A. Rawlins (Wellington), V. Easton. L. Crawford, G. Branson, W. Scott, E. Stevenson, G. Irvine, M. Mitchell, F. Garside, P. Hayman, R. Perry, A. Flynn, J. Robertson, I. Witherman (Wanganui), L. Smitljers, D. Sincock, G. Duckworth, O. McKenzie, J. Hugheon, K. Mollison, L. Reilly, P. Newall, Pearl and Florton Waters, R Martin, W. Williams, I£. Collins, V. Collins, A. Burt, S. Barnett, R. Breen, L. Kirby, M. and E. Ryan (Auckland), B. Smith, D. Moffatt, M. Ingram, G. Shavpe, R. Rutherford, J. Perkins, V. Dawson, M. Coster, K. Selby, W. Baird, F. Hudson, H. Turnbull, A. Jones, S. Kinsman R. Willtie, D. Wilkie, P. Pemberton, C. Fraser, A. Moore, F, Mcintosh, J. Green, W. Seeling, V. Benson, 0. Burns; Messrs J. Simpson, I. Smith, R. Oxenbridge, W. Carruthers, A. Ives, F. Whiteside, C. Carter, F. James, A, Forbes, C. King, D. Ronaldson, M. Price, G. Smeaton, B. Prentice, J. Hayman, G. Thomson, C. Garside, A. Oaten, W. W. Martin, F. BirchSeld, C. Birchfield, D.. Speeding, H. Morgan, J Dawßon, A. Rankin, A. Price (Queenstown), S. Hoare, P. Crawford, G. Allpress, W. Sincock, J. Jones, C. Williams, D. Burton, W. Turnbull, H. Winter, D. Lawaon, F. Sinclair, B. Best, A. Gordon, F. Hudson, A. Pomeroy, R. Lattimore, D. Wells, J. Tonkin (Wellington), V. Green, W. Honoybone, C. Willis, C. Lawrence, R. Garton, J. Burton, F. J. Beath, R. Shipley, C. Sommerfl, G. Smith, A. Yeoman, R. Patterson, V. Tillyshort, D. McBride, H. Marslin, D. E. Edwards (Nelson), A Wilson, P. Holliman, J. Haiwood, D. Aitkon, H. Newall, S. Grieves, G. Curtis, G. Turner, V. Patterson, J. Mcßride, H. Jones, H. Martin, W. Rawlins, C. Bartlett, D. Vallance, J. Road, R L. Rao, P. Race, C. Cunningham, G. Coates, W. Wilson, A. Simpson, J. Knox, V. Shearer, R. Cleary, W. Brown, J. Hetherington, C. Brown, A. Caddie, C. Sankey, J. Rattr.Vy, D. Patrick, S. Chapman, A. Brett, P. Reilly, H. Willcos, T. Thorn, L. Puddy, R. Ratcliffe, S. Stanley, J. Jackman, H. Thoms, W. Pearson, C. Congreve, A. Atkins, A. Beck, H. Fulton, T Wise, F. Montgomery, G. Metcalf, J. Foster, S. Fillman, T. Sweeney, W. Wright, H. Templeton, R., Goodman, w. Booth, T. Sullivan, H T. Muirson, P. Helm, J. Shaw, C. Simpson, E. A. Saunders, J. Purvis*, C. Booth. J. Shepherd. R. McLeod. W. A. Haynes, C. Grundy, G. Mooney, C.' Kelly, T Jones. B Bennett, H. Burrows, L. McGee, A. Woolcock, L. Christie, Fraser, Douglas, 'G. Bennet, R Simmons, Porter, and D. Rawllhson. The winners of the balloon contest were: Miss Mattie and Mr Porter.

Plain and jazz dancing will be held tonight in the Palais Royal Cabaret (corner Cashel street and Linwood avenue). Teddy Jones's cabaret orchestra will provide the musio for the dances, and Mr Les. Stewart (baritone) will render a number of. the latest socgß. Another balloon contest will be commenced to-night.

CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS PARTY. A children's fancy dress party was lield in the Memorial Hall, Papanui, recently, when between seven and eight hundred parents and children were present. Most of the children were in fancy dress. The organisers were the fete committee set up to raise money to provide playground equip ment for the two Papanui parks. The arrangements were under the control of Mrs H. Kettle and Mr H. Eagleton, who provided the programme, and acted as M.C.'s. Other workers were Mrs H. R. Smith (lolly lady), Miss Maude Kettle (lolly maid). Miss Peters (pianist). Mr J. Hutchison (picture programme), Mr "Whitmore (ventriloquist), Mr and Mrs McKay (judges), and Mr and Mrs Boyce (judges' assis-. tants). The prize* were distributed by Mr Blacklei-; and awarded as follows: Tiniest tot in costume (boy and girl): Zane Dalzell and Marguerita Gee; special prizt tc. Baby Kruse; prettiest costume (girls 6 years and under): Audrey Howe; cheapest costume (girls 7 years and under): Dorothy May (Plavground); cheapest costume (boys 7 years and under): M. Mincliington (Adam); cheapest costume (girl over ' years): Miss Gibson (Paper Parcel); cheapest costume (boy over 7 years): G. Raymond- (Nigger Boy); best dress, not fancy: Elva Eagleton; best original costume (girls 9 years and under): N. Jeal (Clock); best original costume (bovs 7 years and under): E. Mitchell (Hinkler); best costume representing New Zealand-made goods (girls): F. Voyce (Boots and Shoes); boys: Willie Watson (Baker) 1, Jack Long (Aulsebrooks) 2; mother with most representatives in costume: Mrs C. J. Biggs; most original costume (girls): Joyce Fletcher (Elephant); boys: Claude Morterman (Billiards).

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. The coming of age of Miss Rema Woodham, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Woodham, of Linwood, was celebrated on Saturday evening, when about 100 guests assembled in the Hibernian Hall. A most enjoyable tinie was spent in dancing, interspersed with games and musical items. The hall and supper room were gaily decorated with coloured streamers and flowers. During supper, Mr P. Cohen announced the engagement of Miss llema Woodham to Mr William McDonald, and, in doing so, wished them a long and prosperous lite. Mr McDonald responded. Mr Ellis Weavers carried out the duties of M.C.

Those present included: Mesdames H. Woodham, R. Woodham, P. Rich, Symes, P. Cohen, J. Rich, Brown, Goodwin, Radley, Downie, Misses Rema Woodham, Evelyn Fuller, Tinnelly, L. King, M. Tansey, F. Symes, C. Woodham, M. Goouwin, Wright, E. Downey, Moorhead, Riggans, Johnson, Rodgers, M. Fraser, H. Biggs, D. Biggs, J. Kennedy, M. Campbell, R. C. Hancock, L. Woodham, Moira Woodham, T. Danin, Edna Sneddon, P. Mather, N. Rich, D. Fisher, Messrs H. Woodham, C. Woodham, F. Woodham, B. Woodham, Beaumont, W. McDonald, M. Dawe, Ellis Weavers, G. McDonald, Ij. R. Smith. Davies, Bennett, Grange, Tinnelly, C. Goode, Goodwin, Norrish, Davies Johnson, J. Gaskin, J. Olliver, W. E. Mapplebeck, J. Green. M. Breitmeyer, R. A. Hobday, E. W. Hancos, J. Macnamara, D. S. Smith, P. Cohen, Brown, J. Rich, L. Stewart, Masters Vincent O'Connell, Lennie Symes, Bernard Woodham, Maurice Scully, and Henry Woodham.

The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" terminated a most successful and enjoyable evening. LEAP YEAR BALL, On Wednesday night the young ladies of Okain's Bay gave a Leap Year ball. The hall was tastefully decorated, and its appearance reflected credit upon the organisers. Visitors were present from every part of the Peninsula, and all were unanimous in voting it a successful function. for splendid music arb due to Mrs W. Robinßon, and for extras to Miss H. Richfield (Robinson's Bay) and Miss Reynish (Pigeon Bay). The duties of the M.C.'s were carried out by Miss W. Robinson and Miss V. Harris, and Miss R. Holstein was doorkeeper. Among those present were:— Mrs W. Robinson, Mrs Milne, Mrs R. Mason, Mrs Reid, Mrs Joe Harris, sen., Mrs Brickson, Mrs Joe. Harris, jun., Mrs W. Hammond, Mrs Arnold Ware, Mrs Hislop, Mias Elsie Harris, Mrs Choate, Misses H. Richfield, Reynish, J. McKay, Palmer, Richfield, W. Robinson, V. Mould, L. Moore, Bradley, D. Harris, A. Holstein, M. Sommerville, L. Mason, M Grant, A. Ward, D. Hammond, Trena Mason, Rita Priest, S. Mason, Messrs R. Mason, T. Priest, P. Cummings, Arnold Ware, G. Waghorn (Chorlton), Hislop, P. Waghorn (Chorlton), J. Harris, jun., B. Herriot (Little Akaloa), Erickson, Hammond, Gough,''May (Akaroa), Smith (2), G. Moore, 0. Craw (Chorlton), L. McEwan, L. Harris, W. Grant, P. Mason, 0. Mason, 0. Mallory, C. Holstein, L. Atkinson, 0. Priest (2), 0. Reid, M. Spurr, G. Ohoate, E.'Spurr, 0. Mould, E. Boleyn, R. Mould, J. Craw (Chorlton), and Elliott.

DIXIELAND. A very large and enthusiastic gathering was present at Dixieland on Saturday evening, when the usual weekly dance -was held. The supper-tables and lounge were very prettily decorated with bowls of asters and lilies, and Les Marston's Orchestra supplied excellent music. Amongst the guests present were: Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Mr and Mrs Derrick Gould, Mr and Mrs Ross Lascelles, Mr and Mrs Leich (Darfield), Mr and Mrs Simpson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Derek Le Cren, Mr and Mrs Keith Brown, Mrs Richards, Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith, Mr and Mrs Connal, Mrs Fred Nance, Mr Bnd Mrs Peter Hall, Misses Fanny Middleton, Isobel Turrell, Joyce Gibson, Kitto, Norah Helmore, Gracie Helmore, Tennant, Merle Drake, Bridgens, Beadle (Invercargill), Jean Smith, Joan Pulton,. Foley (2), Adrienne Acland, Marjory Moon, Birdie Bryden, Wilson (2), May Keighiey, Kathleen Leighton, Enid McNish, Elsmore, Gardiner, Maxine McGill, Meta Campbell, Nancy Madden, Viva Jack, Davies, Willis, Philpottt (2), Bushel!, Price, Marjory Gambier, Edna Brook, Nahr (Westport), Gwen Trapnell, Cowper, Moulin, Phyllis O'Connell, Vida Griffiths, E. Shand, Hammond, Hazel Evans, Joycelin Baker, Noyle Baker, Wade, Nancy Le Cren, Mitchell, S. Webley, Helen Dougall, Ruth Wynn Williams, Kathleen Hardie, Marjory Hunt, Rita O'Connell, Kathleen Loversedge, Wilson, Jean Menzies, Rona Mee (Wellington), Madge Norton, Phyllis Neil, Rona Boswill, Elsie Alison, M. Jones, Molly Clark, Eileen Brunt, Marjory Frostick, Nella Mayo, Jessie Mayo, M. Watson, Parkin, Broughan, Roach, Dorothy Sharp, Messrs F. McLagen, Maitland, Ferguson, Richards, McCreadie, N. England, I. Macdonald, A. Vizer, Simpson, K. Reynolds, G. Sutton, Burrell, V. Hean, A. W. Smithson, C. R. Riordon, L. Graham, J. Wait, V. Piute, L. 0. Simpson, Gladstone, I. L. Danks, S. Dawson, Scholfleld, J. F. Murray, F. J. Cook, L. fiindle, Theo Tarrier, Hardy, Richmond (2), Musgrave, S. Webley, B. Brown, Clarke, Wickendon, T. Miller, Del Carl, R. Hall, W. Cowlisliaw, J. F. Commons, Henwood, W. J. Meyer, L. P. Cole, McKenzie, P. Dunster, Meadows, Armstrong, Avery, Lund, Whitehouse, R. Booth, Menzies, Witfield, Donaldson, C. Beaumont, D. Roach, C. Gilbert, A. Stirling, Cedric Smith, I. Cromb, L. Kissel, J. Sproston, Walls, Anderson, Besley, Bissett, Lints, Titley, Crowe, Ivan Seaj', Cochrane, Thompson, Fleming, A. Kirby, F. Wade, F. Bridgens, Parrott, Snowball, and Dr. Tudhope.

CANTERBURY JUSTICES' SOCIAL. The Canterbury' Justices of the Peace celebrated their first decade social in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night, thej-e being present a good attendance of members and lady friends. The following were amongst those present: Mr H. A. Young, S.M., and Mrs Young, Mr H. Holland, M.P., and Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs H. Herbert Smith, Mr and Mrs J. Russell Brunt, Mr and Mrs J. W. Baty, Mr and Mrs A, R. Ragg, Sir, Mrs, and Miss Marshall, Mr and Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mr and Mrs E. Orchard, Mr and Mrs M. Foley, Mr and Mrs E. O'Connell, Mr and Miss Kendall, Mr and Mrs PDavidson, Mr and Mrs H. C. Lane, Mr and Mrs W R. May, Mr and Mrs J. W. Manchester, Mr and Mrs A. R. Macgillivray, Mr and Mrs R. Nairn, Mr and Mrs A. M. Owen, Mr and Mrs Jas. Tait, Mr and Mrs S. R. Webb, Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P., and Mrs Kyle, Mr and Mrs M. W. Woodfield, Mr and Mrs McGregor Wright, Mr and Mrs and Miss Pearce (Kaiapoi), Mr and Mrs W. B. Bray (Barry's Bay), Mr and Mrs Chas. Hill, Mr and Mrs W. A. Fenner, Mr and Mrs Ernest Booth, Mrs and Miss Herrick, Mr and Mrs C. F. Snevd, Misses Watson (2), (Sandy Knolls), Miss B. M. Harband, j.P., Miss Harband. Miss Alice Gibbs, Miss Dangerfield, Mrs A. Donaldson, Miss Edna Donaldson, Miss McDonald, Miss H. Mcintosh, Messrs Alfred Williams, C. H. Gilbv, Lieut.-Col. Creswell, Mr F. C. Penfold, Lieut.-Col. Herbert C. Creswell, Messrs H. Instone, A. R. Galbraith, C. Pilling. T. F. Drake, Joseph Wallace, Peter Hercus, Arthur Bell, M. Grimes, R. Garters, C. W. Hillary. D. W. Bartram, C. T. Middleton, F. Drayton, I. Peeke, and Bissett.