WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19482, 1 December 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. Correspondenpe is invited on an? matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs J. F. Studholme (Fendalton) lias returned from Auckland, where ahe has been attending the Dominion conference of Girl Guide officers.

Miss Cicely O'Rorke, who has been visiting Auckland, is returning to Oliristchurch to-morrow. Recent visitors to Mrs Constable's ("Whangamareno," Governor's Bay) include: Misses Barnett, Farrow, Morrison, Mr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Kiddey. Mrs H. White and Miss White, of Hawke's Bay, are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mrs John Guthrie (Armagh street, West) who has been for a trip to Britain, is returning to New Zealand by the Tamaroa, due early this month. Miss Margaret Fryer (Knowles street) lias returned from a visit to Hastings. Miss Betty Petre and Misses Leithe and Nancy Mitchell have left for Arthur's Pass, where' they will take over the management of the Hostel today. Mrs K. Beauchamp (Sydney), Mr and Mrs P. R. Sargood (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs B. Da'.v.son and Miss Dawson (Auckland), Miss Hunter Weston, and Mrs D. C. Mackenzie (Timaru) are among; the guests at the United Service Hotel.

Recent guests at Hotel Stonehurst, Gloucester street, Latimer square, include the following: —Mr and Mrs McPhail (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Grow (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Benge, Miss Smart. Mr Hunter (Sydney), Mr Richardson (Wellington), Miss Guy, Mr Burton, Mr and Mrs Hutchmgs, Mr Chadwick; also Miss Tetliendge, Miss Dunkley, Miss Groves, Miss Kelly, Mr Miilard, and Mr Wender, of the Margaret Bannerman Company. Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal are; —Mr Chas. Antman (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Stewart (Scargill), Mr H. Wilkinson (Dunedin), Mrs Mayfieid (Tamanga), Mrs Lyford (Marlborough), Mrs Burroughs (Nelson), Mr Sharpe (Marlborough), Mr and Mrs H. Cadness (Auckland), Mr G. Gallagher (Ashburton), and Mr F. A; Steans (Invercargill).

The following pupils i of St. Mary s Convent, Colombo street .north, were successful in passing the junior public service entrance examination for shorthand ,writers and typists:—Winirred Thiele, Kitty McGahev, Mollie Crowther; Pitman's shorthand, elementary theory,' Jessie Turner, Joan Sunon, Gwendoline Ryan, Constance McKearney, Patricia Armstrong, Nancy Johnson, Joan Canavan; theory certificates, Mollie Crowther, Kitty McGahey, Mary Reid. Winifred Thiele, Winifred Robertson, Grace Carey, Alice Fielding; speed certificates (80 words per minute), Mollie Crowther, Kitty McGahey, Winifred Thiele. HAND-MADE NEEDLEWORK FROM > . . . CHINA. Delightfully dainty and extremely moderate in price is a range of Chinese Needlework, which has just reached Blakeley's Drapery Warehouse, 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower, direct from China. Specially imported for the Christmas trade, this range of needlework, which comprises handmade handkerchiefs, d'oyleys, tray and afternoon tea cloths should be most : acceptable for the gentle art of giving. —6

HOW TO IRON AND STARCH. ' Clothes starched with Dove will offer few difficulties in the ironing. After sprinkling, fold the articles, then roll them tightly, and allow to stand for at least lialf an hour so that the dampness will be evenly distributed. Use an iron hot enough to glaze the Dove, starch and after ironing fold the clothes as little as . possible and air well before, the final folding.. —1 PannelPs Boot Sale, 106 Manchester street. Some outstanding bargains Beige Kid 1 Bar /.Shoesi, half lizard trimmings, Louis heels, 84s, reduced to 47s 6d. also real Lizard Tan 1 Bar Shoes 84s, reduoed to 47s '6d. Bostock Patent 1 Bar Shoes, Louis heels, 355, reduced to 19s 6d. Clarke 1 Tan 1 Bar Shoes, 18s 6d. —6 A restful seaside, vacation is one ot the finest of health investments. ,■'Oriental House," Seaview road. New Brighton, under the personal super vsion of Mrs E. Davies (late of "'Khartoum") is a delightful place to stay. 'Phone No. 1622 M —t MOUNTAIN HOUSE. ARTHUR'S PASS. Renovated and extended, the above will be. reopened by Mrs Cottreli; late of Chatham House. Ashburton, and the Hydro Grand, Timaru, early in November. Home comfort and an excellent cuisine guaranteed. Tariff. £3 10s weekly. —1 Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting "Te Kiteroa," the popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimate, modern house, with electric light and drainage. Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, extensive view. 'For illustrated descriptive circular, containing full particulars, address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate (telephone 161, Waimate). —6

The management of the Winter Garden announces the usual cabaret dance for to-night. The Bailev-Marston Orchestra will be in attendance.

A garden party, arranged by St. James's Ladies' Guild, will be held at the residence of - Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes (Riccarton road) to-day (Saturday), December Ist. There will be many features of interest, including a pastoral play by the Girls' Guild.

The Bluebird Fireside Circle were responsible for a very enjoyable evening spent at the East Belt Methodist Church recently. Mrs J. W. Palk, L.R.A.M., and her students supplied a fine musical programme, and received highly deserved appreciation from the large audience present. A fancy goods stall, the result, of the winter's work, under the able captaincy of the president, Mrs Greenslade, was liberally patronised. The proceeds of the evening aire bcinci devoted to the Church Renovation Fund. t

Guests at Reynox Private Hotel, Oxford. include: Mr and Mrs Donald Grant and child (Cliristchurch), Mr and Mrs R. Newman (Wellington), Mrs Alley (Riccarton), Misses Mildred and Connie Harris (Sydney), Miss Bethell (Cashmere), Miss Pollen (Cashmere), Mr Jack Harris (Sydney), Mr Gene Dort (Melbourne), Mr Arthur Lord (Melbourne), Mr McPliail (Rangiora), Mr J. Gale (Christchurch), Mr Donn. Wares (Christchurch). Mr Brown (Christchurch), Mr Davis (Christchurch), Mr N. Smith (New Plymouth), Messrs McKenzie f'2) (Dunedin), and Mr McLeod (Christchurch). The following is a list of the guests at the Hermitage during the past week:—Mrs L. M. Cuthbert, Miss Nestobv, Mr J. L. Moody, Misses Weir, Misses "Phillips (London), Mr D. McRoss (Sydney), Miss V. Lysaght (Hawera),. Miss C. A. Mcßae (Alburv), Mrs 0. R. Harris (Hokianga), Miss Crawford (Palmerston North), Mr W. H. Walton, Miss D. Fleming, Mr and Mrs W. D. Revell (Timaru), Miss Kelly, Mr James, Mr M. Forbes (N.S.W.), Miss M. Minnifie, Miss Stewart, Miss McMillan (Melbourne), Mrs H. Hamilton (Springston), Mr A. Hillwood (South Australia), Mr and Mrs A. F. Davies (Perth), Mr and Mrs J. Thompson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. Parker, Miss' K. Bisazza (San Francisco), Mr A. R. Johnson, Mr H. C. Jainieson, Miss Mary Duncan, Miss Melva Duncan, Mrs Leicester Matson, Miss Eeta Smith, Miss Aroha Clifford, Mrs A. F. Smith, Mr J. W. Jackman, Mr R. Anderson (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. R. Spence, Miss Simpson, Miss B. Robertson, Miss Pearson, Miss Mr and Mrs W. Sasse, Miss Sasse, Master 0. Sasse, Mr F. W. Sasse, Mrs E. Theomin, Mr A. and Mr J. A. Robinson (Dunedin). ,

PARENTS' NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL UNION. Mesdames G. W. C. H. Wyatt, R. B. Ward, and Spence Clark were hostesses at the annual meeting of the Parents' National Educational Union held last night at the Canterbury Women's Club rooms. Dr. John Guthrie presided over an attendance of nearly 60 ladies. The annual report as .read by the hon. secretary, Mrs R. Wallwork, and adopted by the meeting, expressed, pleasure at the increased activity or the branch durina the current year, members feeling that a definite step forward had been made m the good, work of bringing before the public the value of Miss Mason's teaching ideals. Two notable events of the year had been the visit of Miss Pennethorne, organising • secretary of tne Union,i and the establishment or a P N.E.U. school? "which was proving entirely successful. Meetings of varied character held during the year haa been-well attended and had created cultural interest as well as providing entertainment. Thanks were expressed to the members who had acted as hostesses during the year and to Professor Shelley. Drs. J. Guthrie, Douglas Anderson, and D. E. Hansen, who had presided at the monthly meetings. The committee sympathised with tne president, Mrs Norton Francis, in her recent illness, and wished her speedy and complete recovery. * . The statement of accounts showed a credit balance of £l6 18s. The ©lection of officers for the ©ft* suing year resulted as follows President, Mrs Norton Francis; acting president. Mrs A. K. Firth; vioe-presi-dents, Mesdames H S. E. Turner, J. H. Hall, Paul P J. Overton, W. Machin, B. E. H. Whitcombe, Miss Strouts. Miss M. Holderness, Dr. JGuthrie, Prof. J. Shelley, Dr. D. E. Hansen; executive. Mrs Douglas Anderson, Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs R. Wallwork; hon. treasurer, Mrs J. H. Williams; hon. secretary, Mrs Edwin Hay. . , Dr. Guthrie gave a short address, at once thoughtful and amusing, on "Corruption of Forms of Speech.' There could be no doubt, the speaker said, that speech, nowadays, was more colloouial tha't it was 50 years ago. There was a tendency, strengthened by the use of the telephone, and by the changed conditions prevailing during the war. towards brevity at all costs, while formality in speech was considered pedantic. While deprecating slackness in speech, which permitted such phrases as "too true," "too right," "liave it from me,"- Dr. Guthrie defended the use of many slang terms borrowed from sport, which were both picturesaue and expressive. A short musical programme was given by Mrs R. McLaren (songs). Miss Dorothv Davies (pianoforte solos), and Mr A. L. Oopp (songs). Mrs J. E. Russell and Mrs R. Wallwork acted as accompanists., During the' evening, which was concluded by the serving of supper, the hostesses received many compliments on the beauty of the decorations, which were carried out in shaded lupins and exquisite roses.

WASHING WITH VERBENA. It is really marvellous how little rubbing one need do when washing clothes with Verbena Soap, the extra help of which enables you to get garments thoroughly, refreshingly clean with less work and effort. What surprises many people is how such a good soap can be sold at so low a price. —2

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Baby's Layette. beautiful Silk Gowns latest Shawl, Squares, etc. All home made- £4 lOs. Also everything for Baby—write for free list to "Babyland," P.O. Box- 1172, Christchurch. —6

PRIVATE DANCE.

Manv friends from North Canterbury cax&e to Christchurch to attend a charming dance given last night by Mrs Denis Chapman, "The Ranch®," West Eyreton, and Miss Mollie Chapman, as a farewell to Miss Geraldine Anderson. The party Was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A. T. Chapman, Knowles street, where the drawingroom which was used for dancing, was beautifully decorated with lupins and roses and the dining-room with sweet peas and roses, Mrs Arthur Chapman wore a handsome gown of black lace: Mrs Denis Chapman, silver lame, with overskirt of fine black net inset with narrow bands of silver lace; Miss Mollie Chapman attractive frock of green georgette beaded in silver; and Miss Geraldine Anderson, becoming frock of black satin with diamente ornament at the waist-line in front. Those present included Mr and Mrs Denis Chapman, Mr and Mrs Harry Chapman, Mr and Mrs E. J Cordner, Mr and Mrs Gordon Coull, Mr and Mrs F. G. Bristed. Mr and Mrs McPliail, Misses Mollie Chapman, Geraldine and Margaret Anderson, Molly Black. Meta Nixon, Margaret Malfroy, Kathleen Bristed, Margaret Stevenson, Isabel Turrell, Joyce Blunden, Adrienne Acland, Barbara Gibson, Nancy Gibson. Anne Ensor, Betty Macdonald, Mary Morrison, Nancy McDougall, Janet Dixon, Nell Buddo, Barbara Webb. Norah Hoare. Maude Nichols, Dr. Lan Macintvre. Messrs Robin Chapman, Brian Todd Arnold Blunden, Ralph Beadel, Terence Miller, George Turrell, Lewis Black, Gavin Turnbull, Kenneth Hall. Wilton Richmond. R. Hall. T. Tothill, Solomon. ORwin Wells, J. Ensor, Haemar Macdonald. L. Alliston, Max Musgraye, R O'Rorke. J. Lawrence, Arthur Stuart-Bdwer, Ross Wood. A. B. Louffhnan, Brian Savill, Derisley Wood, T. Anderson, Denis. Young, Leslie le Cren, and Merrell Johnston. J

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED. Miss Dorothy Harding, who last week .severed her connexion with the commercial offioe of The Press, after 'eight yfears of devoted service, was. the guest of honour at a delightful party given by Miss I. M. Martin at the home of her sister, Mrs H. M. 0, Orchard, Rayburn avenue, Papanui. Two exciting competitions, which caused much absorbing interest, were won by Miss Hughes and ■ Miss Hyland. Songs contributed, by Miss Lusk, banjo solos by Miss Hodgson, recitations by Mrs Graham, and solo dances by Miss T Anning added greatly to the enjoyment of the guests.

After delicious tea had been dispensed, Miss Harding was presented on behalf of those present with a crystal jug, twelve glasses, and. six wine glasses. Those present included.Mesdames H. M. C. Orchard, B. Harding, J. Kearns, A. J. Benzie, M. Graham, E. Ball, H. E.' Roskilley, G. Palk Misses I. M. Martin, D. M. E. Haitding, W. Donahue, E. M. Hughes, L. H. Francis, L. M. Poore, M. Lusk, M. Anderson, K. Clarke, E. and T. Anning, D. Hodgson, A. Hodgson, H. Mitchell, M. Benge, E. Woodward, E. Hyland, E.. Tilleyshort, L. Wharton, D. Habgood, and M. Andrew. , , Miss Harding's marriage takes place on Wednesday.

A PLEASANT REUNION. At the invitation of Mrs George Bowron, the members of the Cashmere Reading Circle and the Table Round Circle, two groups of women who meet fortnightly throughout the year for literary -study, assembled at her beautiful home on Cashmere Hills yesterday afternoon. The gathering was in the nature of a pleasant, reunion as practically all the guests were members of study groups formerly directed by Mrs J. Gore Newell, who, early this year, ieft Christchurch to reside in Mel°The e 'first part of the afternoon was devoted to the dramatic reading or Matthew Arnold's "Sohrab and Kustum," those taking part being Mesdames R. Moore, Kidson, Grundy, Misses Morley, Pannett, and Pe After'tea a short article on _ "The Ballad" was read by Miss Mabel Smith and illustrations of old--world ballads were read by Mrs E. Pidgeon, Miss M Enright, Airs W. Cresswell, Mrs J. Takle, Mrs Harvey Cook, and Miss M On U behalf of the Cashmere Circle, Mrs Lowry. Hon. secretary, presented Mrs Bowron with a handsome volume of Thomas Hardy's works and one or John Masefield's works in appreciation of her encouragement and hospitality to the members throughout the year.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. The secretary of the Christchurch Shorthand Writers' Association has received advice from Pitman's Examination Department, Melbourne, that the following pupils of Miss Digby s Commercial School have been awarded Pitman's first-class speed certmcates as the result of an examination conducted by the Association in October: 140 words per minute, Marjorie ArmSnmff- 120 words per minute Jean BhTop' Eileen Chaplin; 110 words per minute Ursula Calson. Mary MoNaughton; 100 words per minute, Edna Egan, Dorothy Lulu cv) words per minute, Zena GrenieU, Dorlen Ollrver; 80 words per rmnute Key Broadley, Orma Ethel Graham, Viola Haigh Phyllis Mann, r™' Turgis, Kathleen Vincent, Wfianor West-Watson; 70 words per JS Ruth Bowlker, Margaret Hood 'Fiona Furness, Dons Rowe, £a' Slade; 60 words per minute, Thelma Denham, Edith Gourley, Jean Tameson. The Association's certificate also awarded to the following writo of worfc per i minute, Muriel Hudson.

( TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs D. C. Macfarlane' (North Canterbury) arrived yesterday to stay with her father, Mr W. R. MacLaren (Highfield). - , : Miss B. Newman (Nelson terrace) is visiting Wellington. Mrs R. Hunter-Weston and Miss Hunter-Weston (Highthorne) will return from Hanmer to-day. Miss Mary Ward (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs £#. J. O'Connell (Elizabeth street). , Mrs Righton-Smith, who has been visiting Timaru, returned to Blackball yesterday. . „ , , Mrs J. Lee (Timaru) left yesterday to spend a few days in Christchurch. Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: —Mr and Mrs j Clark (Christchurch), Messrs W. Shewan ("Wellington), K,.. Appleby (Omarama), G. P. McArthur (Wellington), a Martin (Christchurch), Powell (Wellington), and Taylor (Wellington). Those who have registered at the Grosvenor Hotel include: —Mr and Mrs T. A. Webb (Invercargill), Mrs Howarth (Invercargill), Miss Annie Croft (London), Messrs Reginald Sharland (London), R- Y. White (Christchurch), S. J. Soulter (Christchurch), G. Webb (Christchurch), C. Reddle (Christchurch), G. J. Prodgers (Kenya), G. J. Grindell (Kenya). (Sydney), G. Kiatber (We hngton), H. C. Wilton (Wellington), A. 0. Nicol (Wellington), H. G. Brown (Dunedm), and J. Prosser (Dunedin).

VHUN buying gifts. Every thoughtful person is confronted once more with the gift problem, Mid this year E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square, offers even better suggestions than ever. Compacts, powders, face creams, bath salts, perfumes, etc., by such world-famous makers as Moray, Piver, Houbigant, and Hudnut, are priced at their very lowest.

OBITUARY.

• MRS MARY M'MILLAN. , Nearly 'ninety-six years, of age, Mrs Mary McMillan, whose death occurred last Week at the home of her daughter, Mrs Compton, Opawa, has left many people mourning. Mrs McMillan ar rived in Christcliurch from bcotland by the ship Cospatncjs m J®..®! I seventies, with her liusbandand" voung family. They lived for some vears in a house that stood on the present site of the Bryndwyr railway station Sis years after, their arrival in New Zealand Mr McMillan died, leaving her with a family of cightoi whom the eldest was nineteen Her courage and enterprise triumphed over disaster, however, and the family fortunes were gradually improved For the last twenty years she lived with different members of her family in Dunedin, Auckland and Christ church. At the age of eighty & he travelled from Dunedin to Auckland without appearing to feel the stress ot the journey. On the return trip the ferry steamer had a very stormy passage from Wellington to Lytte ton, but Mrs McMillan was discovered in tne morning making a hearty breakfast. She was the only lady passenger in the McMillan was one of the earliest members of St David s Church. Christcliurch, and has always been a devout student of her Bible, but perhaps her deepest study has been human nature, and up to a few days before her death her reflections and philosophy showed a deep discernment. Her long and varied life, coupled with an amassing power of vivid anecdote mad* her a most entering companion. and even m her last years she never lacked a circle of admirers. She is survived by a family of six daughters a„d one son. and she leaves thirtyfour grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren.

MRS . MARY MUNRO. One of the early pioneers. Sirs Mary Munro, 436 Oxford ■ terrace, passed peacefully away 011 Sunday last after a short illness. Mrs Munro, who was born at Ivne, Areyleshire, Scotland, m the year 184J armed at Lyttelton per the Carnatic in the early seventies and proceeded to Timaru, where she was 111 the Presbyterian Chiireli. bv the Kev. • Gillies to Mr Munro. who had arrived in the Dominion several years previously. After .residing in limaru for about thirty vears they moved to Christchurch, where they resided for the past 21 years. The deceased leaves one daughter, \frc T B Christie, and three sons. Messrs R. 'R- A. D.. D. Munro, andalso ten grandchildren to mor.rn their loss. The younpest son Cc-il. was killed at Passchenda e whilst serving with the Zealand Expedition an' Forces during the Great Uar. The deceased's family is well known in Christchurch musical circles.

dance assembly. Mr R. Stillwell's Assembly will hold the usual dance at the Caledonian Hall to-night, when two bands will supply music for a programme of old and new dances.. The gallery will be open to spectators and supper will be free.

WEDDINGS. POWELL—ROPER. Arum lilies and greenery decorated St. John's Church, Latimer square, recently, for the evening wedding of Alice Irene (Dolly), elder daughter of .vlrs C. Ropery Surrey street, Linwood, and Henry James Powell, second son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Powell, Watford street, Papanui. The Rev. J. FCoursey was the officiating clergyman, and Miss Black was organist. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Charles Roper, wore a dainty frock of ivoi-y georgette, with rucking at the low waist line, and an overdress of silver lace, patterned in wedding bells. The vest was of silver lace and the full bishop sleeves , had inset lace from elbow to wrist. Her tulle veil, hand embroidered in pale pink and silver, fell from a coronet of orange blossoms, diamante, and tiny pink buds, mounted on a background of finely-pleated tulle, and she carried I a shower bouquet of pale pink and ■white flowers with pink streamers. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Miss Amy Miles wore amourette blue crepe de chine, made with Bouncings and vest of silk lace, and Miss Catlirine Powell, sister of the bridegroom, wore dawn pink crepe de chine, finely pin-tucked on vest and sleeves and scalloped at the hem. Both wore coronets of silver ribbon and tulle in shades to match their frocks with quaint designs outlined in pink pearls. Their shower bouquets were of deep cream roses with blue and pink streamers. Two little maids, Joy Roper, niece of the bride, and Jean Aitken (Palmerston North) acted as flower girls, the former wearing dawn pink and the latter armourette blue crepe de chine. Both dresses were made with deep circular collars edged with fine coffee lace, falling long on the shoulders in place of sleeves. Rings of tiny rosebuds trimmed the skirts, while ribbon streamers of pink and blue fell to the hem from shoulder posies. . Their coronets were of silver ribbon and tulle outlined with pink pearls in the shape of a star, and they carried silver staffs mounted with flowers and fern.

Tlie best man was Mr R. Lyons, and Mr A. Powell was groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by little Dorothy Powell (niece of the bridegroom). After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland, where Mrs Roper received her guests, wearing a becoming frock of liavy crepe do chine, with finely-pleated vest of cream georgette, a smartly-tailored coat of navy repp, and a"sniall navy hat. She carried a bouquet of red roses and fern. Mrs Powell wore a model frock of black velvet and lace, black hat with touches of cream and gold, and a silver fox fur. She carried a bouquet of autumn-tint-ed roses and fern. Later, the happy couple left by car for their wedding tour m the south, the bride wearing a of briskn crepe de chine and lace, with hat to match, a smartly tailored coat, and handsome fox fur.

OHETWIX—H ATCH AR D. ' Friends of the bride were responsible for the artistic decorations of white peonies and arum lilies, bowls of roses and antirrhinums arranged at bt. John's Church on "Wednesday for tlie marriage of Mabel Dorothy, second daughter of Mr and .Mrs T. 0. Hat-' chard, to Herbert Spencer, elder son of Mrs Chetwin and the late Mr J. d. Chetwin. , The Rev. H. S. Leach officiated, and Mr. L. Rickard was organist. _ The bride was escorted bv her father. She had chosen as- her bridal frock a

charming gown of ivory faconne velvet with .long pointed sleeves, made on long lines, draped at the left side and cauglit with a diamente buckle. It was : worn with on unusual rope of pearls falling below the waist and_ ending in a tassel of pearls. Her ivory tulle veil edged with wide silver lace was arranged with a head-dress of orange blossoms with circlets at each side. Her bouquet was of whit© and palest pink hot-house blooms. Miss Madge Osborn, as bridesmaid, wore a quaint becoming frock of white satin over silver lace,- the fitting bodice made with V of laoe, and the long sleeves with Puritan cuffs. Her white felt hat was trimmed with silver ribbon and diamente, and a distinctive touch was given by a floral muff composed of apricot, ixias, blue delphiniums and fern. The flower-girls, Hazel and Norma Dick, were dressed alike in sleeveless frocks of white taffeta with petalled skirts, and touches of pastel flowers, the bodice being outlined in tiny picoted frills. Their felt hats were trimmed similarly to that of the maid, and their dainty muffs matched hers in colouring. Mr L. T. Jeffs acted as best man. At the reception held later at the Winter Garden, Mrs Hatchard received the guests, her smart ensemble _ suit being of navy crepe de chine relieved with grey. Her navy hat was finished with a grey osprey and inset flowers on the brim, her bouquet being of scarlet flowers and fern. Mrs Chetwin, the bridegroom's mother, wore a becoming nary georgette frock beneath a coat of navy marocain, and a hat of navy corded silk. Tangerine shaded roses, pansies, arid fern composed her bouquet. The bride travelled later in an attractive frock of rock grey georgette and lace, with a hat of guipure lace, the crown beine lightly traced in cardinal red, and a musquish. coat.

BRIDE-ELECT ENTERTAINED. Miss Essie Gibson, who is to be married next week, was the guest of honour at a "shower afternoon," given by Miss Rena Pettersen. The afternoon was spent in the garden, and afternoon tea was served on the verandah. The bride elect was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Amongst those present were Mrs M. Pettersen, Mrs F. Garland, Mrs W. Gregg, Nursss Petterson and Moody, Misses Essie and Jean Gibson, Rena and Alice Pettersen, Arline Power, Carma Prisk, Sadie Gregg, Gwenneth Muff, Vera Power, Thelma Smith, Mercia Barrett, Sylvia Marshall. Barbara Leslie, Phylis Wickham, Eileen Lowry, Connie Gracie, and Eveline McNulty.

Gisbonie's largest single shipment of 11,000 cases of apples sent by the s.s. Maimoa to London last May was commented upon by Mr H. E. Stephens, overseas representative of the New Zealand Fruit Control Board, at a meeting of orchardfsts recently, reports the ""Poverty Bay Herald." He said that at most English docks sorting room was ' not to be found. Fortunately the boat came to London. The fruit was lightered up to a private warehouse, evading Port of Loudon dues, and there sorted out, the sorting costing 3Jd, -id less than if it had been handled in the ordinary course. The condition of the shipment was fairly good and better than the fruit that had been transhipped at Wellington. Unfortunately the market was not very good when the Maimoa arrived, but it might have been worse, for the market had improved a little by the time the fruit was placed on the market. Had the ship arrived a little later, however, the shipment would have met with better fortune.