WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20038, 20 September 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tba Xody Editor will be pleased to receive for publicstlon in the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Sucli items shoo-d be fully antti antics ted, and en**«ement notices mast beai the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs John Montgomery and her children (Fendalton), who have been spending a holiday at their country house. "Braeinngwell," Longbeach, are returning to Christchurch to-morrow. Miss Maude Just (Riccarton), who has been spending many months in Invercargill, has returned to Christchurch. ! Miss Marian Woodhouse, who has been a patient in Lewisham Private Hospital, has now recovered, and has returned to her home at Sumner. Mrs George Johnson (Timaru), who is visiting her mother. Mrs A. Manning, Opawa, is returning south early next week. ' Mr J. D. Brownlie has arrived from London, and is the guest of Mrs R. B Cape-Williamson, St. Albans. Miss Margaret McTigue, who has been spending a holiday in the north, is at present the guest of her consin, Miss Mary McEvedy, Willis street, Wellington. Miss Maiona Juriss (Dunedin), who has been a guest at the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, will arrive in church at the week-end for a short visit. c : Miss Ida Cowlishaw, who. has been visiting England, is returning to New Zealand on the Ruapehu, ana will arrive in. Christchurch on Tuesday morning. Her niece, Mre Geoffrey Smith,! Waimate, Jias arrived in Christchurch to meet her. Mrs E. Arthur (Timaru) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Alan Nicholls, "Harlau," Papanui. Mrs Arthur Wilson (Heaton street) is paying a 'visit to Dunedin. Mrs Rutherford and Miss Emily Rutherford (Mendip Hills) have returned from Sydney, where they have been spending the winter montns. Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton) is leaving this morning for a week's visit to Dunedin Mrs W. H. Price and Miss Kathleen Price (Fendalton), who have been spending the winter in Sydney, have returned to the Dominion, and are at present in Wellington. They are expected in Christchurch on Tuesday. Amongst ( Christchurch residents who intend 'visiting England early next year are Mrs J. F. Green, Beverley Btreet, and her daughter, Mrs Cyril Stringer, Cashmere Hills. Mr and Mrs E. I. Halstead, of Dunedin, are staying at the United Service Hotel. Misses Joan Maling (Durham street ''north) and Elizabeth Harris (Cashmere Hills) are leaving to-day to spend a short holiday with Mrs Maurice OMftorke. 'J -Miss jporothy Herbert (Wellington), iwho hAs- been staying with Miss Phyllis - JBVancisj'-Rossa 11 street, left for Wellast night. I ; Misi'X M. Simpson (St. Andrews squßre), who has been in England for nearly two years, and who has for some months been on the staff of the Motihercraft Training Centre, London, haa returned to Christchurch. . "Mrs' Maitland Rich, who has been staying with Mrs John Montgomery at Longbeach, is returning to ChristchupcH to-morrow. * j Mrs E. W. Pidgeon (Bealey avenue), who has been visiting Auckland and •Napier, is returning to Christchurch this morning. , j Mr and Mrs J. Mawson Stewart (Hamilton avenue) and Mr and Mrs t. G. K. Steven (Rossall street) motored yesterday afternoon to Hanmer Sprigs, where thej will spend a few days. ' Mr H. Russell (Dunedin). Mr Grieve (Ashburton), Dr. and Mrs J. D. Hunter (Dunedin), and Mr J. Thompson (Oamaru) are staying at the Hotel Federal. At the Masonio Ha]l, Cashmere Hilis, this afternoon, a Gipsy Fair will be held in aid of St. AugU3tme'B organ fund. There will be stalls for the sale of cakes, savouries, fruit, vegetables, produce, soft "drinks, plants, and flowers, and amongst the latter will be many beautiful blooms from Sir Heaton Rhtides's gardens at Otahuna. Novelty will be introduced by the arrangement of a gipsy cauldron, a costermonger's barrow, and a white elephant stall. Afternoon tea will be obtainable and a capable committee are arranging manv amusing sideshows. ; Invitations have been issued by the Danoe Committee of the staff of Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., to their annual ball to be held at Dixieland on Thursday. 35th instant. A grand skating carnival, organised by St. ' Mary's Tennis Club, is to be held at the Dundas street rink on Thursday, September 25th, 10.15 p.m. Competitions for both the skilled and the unskilled skaters should ensure the maximum enjoyment for the skaters, and much amusement for spectators. Tickets are obtainable from members of the club and at the rink. i MILITARY. WORCESTER. : So different from the usual run of sauces the mild sweet-tasting Military Worcester appeals to all who prefer a good condiment. Next time then—ask your grocer for a quart bottle of Military Worcester Sauce. It costs only Is 3d. —1 Superfluous hair destroyed bv "Rusrna" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure. £5 12s Gd Florence Jftullen. C M D . 7 Courtenay place, Wellington Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars —6 "PHANTOM RED" ROUGE. The new "Phantom Red" Rouge and Lipstick are creating a sensation amongst the fairer set in C'iristcfriirch The colour is new, strikingly natural. ! which blends perfectly with every com plexion, and is called the "tint of health." The junior siase is priced at Is at all leading chemists, or E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Regent Theatre Buildings. —6 A DANGER SIGNAL. Excessive dryness of tlje skin with cracks and chaps, prove that your hands need attention at once., If neglected the cracks, will deewn, and be most difficult t* heal. Sydal will effect a cure nuickly. and if 'used faithfullv will prevent further' trouble. Begin using Sydal to-day. —6 The choicest fur necklets procurable —Sable. Marmot. Squirrel, and .overy Fox variety—are here for vour selection, while our present sale prices prevail. Renovations executed at shortest notice. McGIBBONS. 1"» ARMAGH STREET, 'Phone 34-026^

Mr and Mrs S. T. Richmond (Blenheim), Mrs H. T. Little, Miss M. Little, and Miss R. Little (Hawarden) are among recent arrivals at Warner's Hotel. In the Masonic Hall and Sunday Schoolroom, Cashmere Hills, on Saturday, September 27th, a Flower Show and Spring Fair will.be held in aid of St James's Methodist Church, Cashmere Hills. On Thursday evening at the studio, Worcester street, a large gathering ol pupils of the "Bowden" School of Modern Ballroom Dancing assembled in order to welcome back from England Mr Mat Porterfield. An attractive exhibition of *he ''quickstep" was given by two advanced pupils of the school, Miss Molly Hobbs and Mr Norman Kellaway. During supper Mr Leo Bowden, on j behalf of those present, made a presentation to Mr Porterfield, and cheers wore given for the guest of honour and for Mr and Mrs Bowden. Lucky spot competitions were won by Miss N. Jackman and Mr Foseingrave, and Mrs Cowan and Mi McFarlane. Miss I. C. Buckhurst, of Christchurch. who hfis been touring in England and Europe, is returning to New Zealand by the Rangitane, sailing from London on .September 26th. While in London Miss Buckhurst visited the various arts and crafts schools, where she spent some time studying. She also enjoyed many delightful visits, one of particular interest beine to historical Knole Castle, in possession of one branch of her family. A pleasant gift party was given at Courtenay street, St. Albans, by Mrs Garlick, in honour of Miss Dorothy Ward, whose marriage takes place shortly. Among those present were Miss Dorothy Ward, Mrs A. Hutton, sen., Mrs Ward, Mrs Garlick, Mrs H. Hutton, Mrs Eaton, Mrs E. Hutton, Mrs Ford, Mrs A. E. Hutton, Mrs Loader, Mrs Raynor, Mrs Skerten, Mrs Horan, and Miss Cecily . Hutton. The president and committee of the Plunket Society have issued invitations for the opening ceremony of the new City Plunket Rooms at 65, Chester street, on Friday, September 26th, at 3.15 p.m. The Mayor, Mr J. K. Archer, will perform the ceremony. "Pound Day" will be observed on Wednesday, September 24th, at St. Anne's Home for Girls, 429 Papanui road. Visitors will be welcome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., morning and afternoon tea will be served, and each visitor is invited to bring a pound gift. Archbishop Julius will dedicate the new wing of the building at 2.30 p.m.

LINWOOD CARNIVAL. The Bed, White, and Blue Carnival, which was held in aid of the new Linwood Methodist Church, concluded on Thursday, when the result of the competition between the three committees was announced as follows:—Bed Committee, Mr C. W. Francis (convener), £47; White Committee, Mr S. Harrington (convener), £43; Blue Committee, Mr T. Grainger (convener), £4l. The result of the baby show held during the afternoon was:— Boys under 6 months—Newton Brown 1, Godfrey Culloty 2. Girls under 6 months—Beverly Wilson 1, Pay Sandford 2. Boys 6 to 12 months —Donald McCree 1, Clifford Grainger 2. Girls 6 to 12 months —Mana Armstrong 1, Aileen Robertson 2. Boys 12 to 18 months—Allan Anderson 1, James Taylor 2. Nurse Pike was the judge.

FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL. An event that the children of the Leeston district had been looking forward to for weeks with a great deal of pleasure, the annual fancy dress carnival under the auspices of St. John's Church, took place in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. The number of children in fancy costume was quite as large as on any previous occasion, and although the young outnumbered the adults, the costumes worn by the latter showed oven greator variety and more originality than formerly. The young people had the exclusive use of the floor until after 9 p.m., and, under the guidance of Missies Ethel. Free and Edna Clausen, they spent an enjoyable time. A prize for a lucky spot waltz was won by Joan Guest and Lorna Ford.. Miss _ Betty Townshcnd played for the children's dancing, and Seymour's orchestra played the music for the adults' dance. The hall was decorated by Mrs * • S. Jarman, and her assistants with streamers of violet, mauve, and red, while chandeliers with centre-pieces in the same shades enclosed the electric lights. The committee'responsible for the arrangement included the Rev. N. A. Friberg, Mesdames Jarman, Burnett, and Smith, Misses Yolckman, E. Clausen, and E. Free, Messrs T. J. I' ree and F. S. Jarman. Prizes for the bost costumes worn by adults were given by Mesdames F. W. Coe, E. C. Vaughan, S. Wright, and I. K. Buchanan, and the Farmers' Co-op. Association, lbe judges, Mesdames I. K. Buchanan and E. J. Cooke, made the following awards: — Ladies—Best costume:' Miss _ Ethel Free (Russian lady); most original, Miss E. McClure (New Zealand nax industry). ( Men—Best costume": Mr R. Shave (Johnny Walker); most original, Mr Neil Jones (Michelin tyres). Best paper frock —Mrs Geo. Bray 'Penguin). . ' , , • The following children attended "» fancv costume: — Joan Smith (Dancing Jack), Constance Barnett (Black Butterfly), Joyce Fel ton (Powder Puff). Justine Henderson (Columbine), Ada Free (Night), Sadie Bryco (Ballet Dancer), Ivan Harper (Indian Prince), Vida Fussell (Jazz Pierette), Joan Guest (Red Devil), Molly Greenall (Dutch Girl), Joyce"Thian (Red Rose), Evelyn Gardiner (Powder Puff), Helen Gardiner (Pierette), Maisie Brooks (Night Fairy), Nancy Rowley (Butterfly), Sadie Martin (Dutch Girl), Iris Manson (Fells, the Black Cat), Gladys Blake (Gipsy Boy), Doris Greenall (Columbine), Isabel Denton (Sailor Boy), Annie Harper (Sailor Girl), Beulah McLachlan (Me ' and the Man in the Moon), Irene McLachlan (Russian Dancer), June Tucker (Fairy), Valerie Hatch (the- Herald of Spring), Noeline Greenall (Irish Colleen), Frances o'Gorman (Gipsy), Olive Bryco (Gipsy), Jean Watson (Pink Pierette), Elaine Coe (Earjy English Maiden), Dorothy Brooks (Superstition), Gwenyth Morgan (Blue Fairy), Donald Tasker (Black and White Pierrot). Alma Smith (Gipsy), Shona Doyle (Pierette), Mary Greenan (Gipsy), George Rodgers (Page Boy), Barbara Rodgers (Page Girl), Alieter Reid (Toy Soldier), Normß Ford (Sea Queen), Peter Ford (Dutch Boy), Cora McClure (Fortune Teller), Peggy Mercer (Ballet Dancer), Joan Mercer (Ballet Dancer), Nola Mercer (Pink Fairy), Rodney Mercer (Jester), Douglas Mercer (Indian), Peggy Mclntyre (Folly Stick), Yvonne Moray (Turkish Lady), Joyce Johnston (Nelson Moate's Tea), Gladys.McClnrfi (Rainbow Dyes), "Jetty Woo'd (Star Twinkler), Wanda Vaughan (Green Elf), Campbell Reid (Red Pierrot), Barry Vaughan (Cowboy), Margaret Hastie (Red Riding Hood), Shirley McLaughlin (Evening Star), Evelyn Moriarty (Since Silk is Taxed I Use My Scraps), Marion Stephens (Miss 1890), Nell Jarman (Pierette), DoroI thy McMillan (Irish Colleen), Bessie Stephens (Plantagenet Period Lady), Billy McMillan (Dutchman), Joan McLaughlin (Harlequin), Lorna Ford (Three Castles 'Cigarettes), Noeline Moriarty (Pink Rose), Eileen Moriarty (Oberon), Bertram Wagner (Mexican), Arthur Wagner (French Artist), Tom Rodgers (South American), Bernard Morgan (Pirate), Sheila Moriarty (Columbine), Ruth Power (Bo Peep), Erma Ford (English Lady), Nelson Blake (Shepherd), Ngaire Hampton (Powder Pull), Joyce Dallay (Powder Puff), Bertram Clausen (Pierrot), Lester McLachlan (Wrlgley's Chewing Gum), Olive Bryce (Pirate Captain), Jim Martin (Dutch Boy), Norman Fisher (Toreador), Ronald Townshend (Piratel, Gibb McLachlan (Gipsy Boy), Jack McNair (Gipsy King), Harper Bongard (Page), Sefton Tucker (Pierrot), Derrick Tucker (Newspaper), Derby Bryce (Don Bradman), Peter Bongard (Brigand Chief), Ralph Power, Alan Guest (Sailor), Hope Johnstone (Dutch Girl), Roy Tucker (All Black), Freeman Holmes, Muriel Higgs, Maurice Johnston, Russell Wsb« iter (Jaxa JFI arret).

PROVINCIAL CONVENTION. ] WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The Canterbury provincial convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was concluded on Thursday, Mrs Richards presiding. It was decided to send letters oi sympathy' to Mesdames Lill, LovellSmith, and Mason, and to Misa Earnshaw in their illness. Work among the young people was fully discussed. Mrs 13. H. Low gave an address on the i'eace movement, and Mrs T. ETaylor spoke on "The Wine Menace." Timaru and Waimate were congratulated "upon their good reports. It was decided that an urgent protest be made against the use ot the Post and Telegraph Department for telegraphing or telephoning bets. A motion was also passed protesting against permission to hold art unions being given by the Government. Other resolutions which were passed were: "That the increased facilities afforded the public in .the matter of Sunday railway excursions is a menace to the spiritual and physical wellbeing of the community." "That the licensing law should be. amended to prevent liquor being taken into cabarets and dance halls." '"That this convention reaffirms the demand for women police." Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: South Canterbury—President, Mrs H. B. Low; vice-president, Mrs Robinson; secretary, Mrs S. Smith; .treasurer, Mrs Roi. North Canterbury—President, Mrs Richards; vice-president, Mrs Hall; secretary, Miss B. Harband; treasurer, Mrs C. Barrell. A presentation was made to Miss Harband in recognition of her work as district secretary, and Misa Trerurza was congratulated upon her work in the Ashburton district.

FANCY DRESS BALL. On Thursday night the committee of the Hawarden District High School held its annual fancy dross ball in the saleyards hall. The ballroom was tastefully decorated in the 6chool colours and a good attendance testified to the popularity of this annual event. Music was supplied by Suridge's Orchestra, and the excellent supper arrangements were carried out by the wives of the committee-men. Pnacs for fancy dresses, judged by Mesdames Lance and A. H. Dalzell, were awarded as follows:—Best fancy dress, Mrs Warwick (Japanese Lady), and Messrs East (Apache) and W. Duncan (Father Christmas); most original, Mrs Quinlivan (Black Cat) and Mr G. Burt (Confetti); best pair, Messrs Dudley and McKillop (Clothes Line). The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Croft and Mr Johnson.

Among those in fancy dress were Mesdames Quinlivan (Black Cat), Warwick (Japanese Lady), Wright (Gipsy), Misses M. Wright (Spring Snower), Lance (The Sea), Johnson (Questiou), E. Miles (Now Diet), Tiplady (Oldfashioned Lady), R. Miles (Victorian Lady), J. Croft (Victorian Lady), M. Croft (Buy Empire Goods), Messrs D. McKillop (Clocnes Line), M Dudley (Clothes Line), W. Prenderville (Sailor), C. It. East (Apache), W. Duncan (Father Christmas), V. Gibson (Pierrot), W. Bell (Donald a' Dude), G Dawo (liev. Dawe). Others present in evening dress were Messrs Wright, Johnson, Miles, Lance. A H. Dalzell, Hewitt, Shields, Croft. Wilson, Shields, Bishell, Misses Bisholl. A and |t. Blakeley, Wickenden, M. Mason, GalletJy, Sansom M. Brown, J. Header, L. Waters, V. Earl, G. Earl, M Blake, F. Jones, E. Mason, it. Dempster, G. Newman, M. Dalzell, J Gordon, H. Gibb, N. Leary, M. Leary, M. Jenkins, F. Quinlivan, S. O'Connor, Messrs W. L. Wright W. Hewitt, H. H. Brooker, E. W. Johnson, J. W Warwick, O. Miles, J K. Forrester. U. E. Foster, D. G. Wilson, J Croft. P. O'Connor, L. Johns, S. and F. Beck, D. Kepler, S. Berry, J. Brown, M Gosgrove, D. Marsden, J. Wright, L Smith, C. Brooker, J. and S. Gali®My> H. Shields, P. Gardner, A.. H Dalzell, A. Manning, G. L. Wickenden, A. Croft, H. A. Roese, G. Blakeley. R. Galletly, G. Tipladv, 8. Pans':"' R - K G. E. Masey, C. Blake, W. Stewart, J. McCort, C. uamsford, J. Smith, T. liarnpson.

SALE OP WORK. Tho sale of patients' occupational work, held yesterday afternoon in the Waiting Room of the Christchurch Hospital, proved a great success, the public Bhowing, by their attendance, that they appreciated the courage and fortitude of the chronic and convalescent patients, who, though seriously handicapped in such work, succeeded in making a splendid assortment of beautiful goods. On the work-stall wore displayed beautifully embroidered linen articles, raffia goods, crochet work, leather goods, slippers, scarves, baskotware, floral posies—all the work of the patients. There were - also a cake-Btall and a flower-stall at both of which a brisk business was done. The sale was held under the auspices of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association, of which Mrs E. G. Hogg, is president, and the proceeds of the sale will augment the Association's funds, which are used for the general welfare of the patients in the Christchurch Hospital. •The following were' tho stalls and stall-holders:— Cake stall: Mesdames E. G. Hogg, R. 8.. Beals, C. J. Ward; flower stalls: Mesdames F. C. Owen, W. Bartram, A. Kirk wood, R. Bartram, A. Harper, Miss R. Bartram, Miss Mynette Watson, and members of the Library Guild of the Lady Visitors' Association; handwork: Mesdames J. E. Fleming, A. Saul, A. Kirkwood, C. Crowder, E. Lovell-Smith, J. Leith, Misses M. Kincaid, and Jean Ballantyne.

FUNERAL. The funeral of Mrs T. Ward, who was accidentally drowned at her homo at Chertsey. on Tuesday last, took place on Thursday afternoon, at Chertsey. There wis a very large attendance. The chief mourners were Mr T. Ward. Mr and Mrs C. Ward. Mrs T. Ward's daughter and her three sisters. Others present were tho Rev. A. 8. Morrison (Rakaia), Andrew, Paul, Peter. John and James Doig. W., H.. and Wm. Copelands, R. Croy, H. Cox, F Redman, D. Lynch, A Garland, T. Price, J. Mason. S. Symister, Dtmlea, Wilkinson Brothers, F. McGuigan, Smart, McSweeney, H. Murchie, E. Duns tan, Mrs McKee," McLaughlin, and Raynor. The burial service was conducted by tho Rev. A. J. Petri® Mrs Ward was an old identity of Chertsey, having resided there for over SO years. She was much respected. She_ took an active interest in the affairs of the district and was a prominent member of the Anglican Church.

This evening Stillwell's Assemblv dance will be held in the Caledonian Hall. Special attractions include hundreds of novelties, lucky spot and waltz contest. Music will bo supplied hy Jaokson's and Bradford's bands. Ssupper will be supplied free to tho dancers, and the eallerv will 1m »n«ii to spectators.

FANCY DRESS DANCE AT SUMNER.

The annual fancy dress dance for the pupils of the Sumner District High School was held in the Sumner Town Hall last evening. The junior dance was held irom six to eight o'clock, and the senior from eight to ten. During both programmes, English country dances were a feature of the entertainment. Singing games were also included. Each section was provided with a light supper, members of the school committee and the school stall assisting to make the evening a very enjoyable one. Music was provided by Miss JL Selby, Mr E. J. N. Bice, and Miss Buna HalL The costumes were a feature of the evening. Amongst the "creations" were:—"Electric Light Economy," "Shortage of Electricity," "Tip Toe Through the Tulips," "Got the Sack," and "Kingsford Smith." The following is a list of those present:— Margaret Smith (Correspondence, Evelyn Langdale (Noughts and Crosses), Robin Turner (Violet Lady), Myrtle Starsell (Eternal Question), Pat Comerford (A Ladder), Eleanor Turnbull (Flower Girl), Phyllis Smith, Frances Turnbull, Aileen Smith, Edna Fenton, Nancy Alexander, Yvonne Hall, Margaret Godfrey, Thelma parsons, Olive Creagb Vanita Jensen, John Langdale, Dudley Bromley, Billy Bromley, Halvar Sarelius, Albert Wilson, Linley Shand, Douglas Wilson, John Thomson, Rex Allen, Bert Stevens, • Duff, Winnie Stemmer (Powder Puff), Elsa Duff (The Old Woman in Her Shoe), Marjorie Crawshaw (Japanese Lady), Jocelyn Turner (Romany Kye), Joyce Waterhouse, Valerie de Villiers (Turkish Lady), Beryl Gough (Dutch Girl), Jeannette King, Dora Plominski (Javanese Girl), Joan Falconer (Ballet), Betty Falconer, Dorothy Newburgh (Indian Prince), Carol Booth (Kate Greenaway), Eileen Whykes, Jean Mathews (Gipsy), Jean Duff, Janet Turnbull (Sea Nymph), Albert Stimmei (Turk), Charlie Ford (Indian Rajah), Derek Hall (Captain), Jack Dalziel (Railway Guard), Cyril Wells (King of Hearts), Jack Reid (Wolf), Reg Collins, Jim Clark (Soldier), Lewis Bailey- (Cricketer), Arthni Wright (Fatter Neptune), Max' Cheshire (A Cave Man), Brian Bown (Star), Cecil Stevens (Kingsford Smith), Betty Beadel (Ballerina), Edna Stansell (Radio), Ailsa Wat' son (Cigar), Peggy Dawe (Masquerade), Phoebe Baxter (Balloon Girl), Marian Dufl (Pierette), Tilly Wislang (Postcard), Barbara Gale (Dick Whittington), Marjorie Webh (Pierrette), Pat Collins (Ballet Girl), Dallai Henley, Beryl Peters (Tambourine Girl), Rita Brian, Muriel Lawson (Carnival Girl), Esine Mulholland (Misty Star), Roma Reid (Eastern Lady), Anne Hunt (Winter), Andrew Mouldey (Cowboy), John Booth (Gentleman from the East), Leslie Chapman (Sweetest Thing on Earth), Francis Harvey (Got the Sack), Tocy Cook (Players' Please), Eddie Carter Uncle Sam), Norman Carter (Pirate), John Turnbull (Oliver Twist), Gordon Dalziel (Cowboy), Ken Fisher (Dream Man), Willie Wright (Ku Klux Klan), Ivan Weastell, Billy Isherwood (Cowboy), Lorrie Daws (Little Silver Two Shoes), Thyra Hill (Pionic), Molly Beadle (Russian Boy), Jean Anderson (Napoleon), Betty Brown (Reekitt'i Blue Bag), Joan Chitty (Tip Toe Through the Tulips), Pbyllis Ilarvoy (Piccadilly Flower Seller), Joyce Jerard (Powder Puff), Yvonne Webb (Autumn), Marie Edmondi (Dutch Girl), Pamela Mower (Fairy), Isabel Hickmott (Maid Marion), Joan Pijcher (Pierrette), Ethel Morton, Jean Morton, Marjorie Sheppard,*' Billy Newburgh (Coster), Ernest Wislang (Hawaiian Girl), Maurice Otlej (Myself), Ron Plominski (A Sumnei Brownie), Gordon Carter (Russian), Hun! Langdale, Jim Christensen, Neil Johnson (Pig Hunter), Lloyd Johnson (Eastern Page), Margaret Bown (A Cracker), Norma Fe< (Rose), Jean Cochrane (Cow Girl), Bill; Henley (Pirate), Noel Chambers (Pirate), David Mouldey (Lifeboat Man), Jack Pow< , (Pirate), John Johnsonl (Indian), Gordon Wilson (Woolworth's). Jim Cook (Scare' crow), Betty Hines (Dutch ' Girl), Pat Hill (Brasso), Hazel "Dick (Cupid), Gwyneth Otley (Poppy), Bernice Gale (Little Misi Muffett), Chrissie Rendle (Russian Girl), Joyce Parsons, Runa Brandt (Kate Green' away), Reggie Unwin (White Rabbit), Archie Claydon (Pirate), John Galeft. (Chinese Boy), Clifton Dawe (Clown), Harold Harvey (Nig' ger), Howard Parsons (Sack of Coal), Nancj Sheppard, Gregor Gardner, Peggy Hick' mott (Hawaiian Girl), Peter Lamb (Red Indian), Forbes Cochrane (-Cowboy). Briar Lamb (Dwarf), Clifton Stemmer (Press Boy), Peter SheppaTd (Cowboy), Euan Ketalllcl (Shortage of Electricity), Reens Tombi (Queen of Hearts), Keith Rollett (Swagger) Peter Hunt (Dutch Boy), Aileen Crawshaw (Dental Clinic), Anne Kennett (Paint Box), Iris Bailey (French Peasant), Joy Well* (Edmond's Baking Powder), "Ruth Fishes (Basket of Flowers), Fat Stevens (Music), Keith Petersen (Boxer), Alan: Retallic (Ton Thumb), David Fisher. (Turk), Shirley Bui' ton (A Baby). Mary ■ McKenzie (Old Fashioned Lady), Margarita McKenzie (Be Peep), Bobby McKonzio (Little- Boy Bine), Dawn Smith (A Doll), June Beadel (Ballerina), Daphne Carter (Dental Cllni< Nurse), Margaret MeMullan (Early Vic' torian), Marie Price (A Strawberry), Sylvis Godart (An Old Lady), Gwenda Bown (A Knitting Bag), Cynthia Rowe (Red Crosj Nurse), Poppy Falconer (Butterfly), Dorothj Parsons (80-Peep), Norma Dick .(RoBe) Marie Parsons (Jockey), Rewa van Dougen, Etta Clarke (Polar Bear), Patricia Hender son (Kewpin Doll), Billy Pileher (Charlei Chaplin), John Kerr (An Old Sailor), LeonI ard Busch (Sheik), Peter Cook (Mandarin), Geoffrey Hunt (Page), Jack Boag (Golfer), Erie Johnson (Ghost). Rex Retallic (rierrot), Tommy Henderson (Clown), Jimmy Hender son (Electric Light Economy). Alan Chri«' tensen, Dennis Rowe (Soldier), Russell Smith, Kathie Byles, Jean Smith (Gipsy). Doreea Foreman (Gipsy), Olive Gallagher (Ginsy), Mary Dugea'n (Russian Lady). Florrie White (Gipsy). John Hawera (Sambo). Jack Pollard (Chinese Boy), Raymond McNattj (Cricketer). The judges were Mrs W. H. Nicholsor f Mayoress), Mrs H. C. Jamieson. and Mrs A, Or*y. and the prize-list was as follows: Juniors —Most effective cirl. Marie Ed' monds (Dutch Girl): special. Runa Brand* fold-Fash<oncd Lady): special, Patricia Anderson (Kewpie Doll): most original boy, Brian Barrett (Amy Johnson): specials, Cordon Wilson, and Alan Retallic; special, Hennia Rowe (Wounded Soldier). - . Reniors-r-Most effective boy. Reid (Wolf): most original boy. May• OneaniM (Cave Man); most original girl, Ailsa Wat-

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. / Mrs J. W. Adams (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs C. Bowker (Sarah street) is on a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. W. Pair (Douglas street) have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrß T. W. Satterthwalte (Elizabeth street) left Sydney yesterday on their return to Timaru.