WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20199, 30 March 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs Alexander (Dunedin), wlio lias been on a visit to Christchureh, is returning to Dunedin to-morrow. ' MiSs Doreen Hight (Rugby street) is leaving to-morrow for Dunedin to stay with Miss Betty Findlay, whose marriage to Mr Douglas Dyer will take place on ( Easter Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs J. A. Doctor, of "Wadestown, Wellington, were amongst the passengers by the Rangitata, which left Wellington for England on Saturday. Miss Ruth Wallace motored yesterday to Dunedin, where she will he the guest for a few days of Mrs J. Arthur Wilkinson, of Queen street. ' Miss Dolly Petre (Rugby street) will spend the Easter holidays in Dunedin. Mrs A. W. Andrew. Cashmere Hills, returned yesterday from a -holiday spent at Hanmer Springs. Miss Meg Loughnan (Fairlie), who has been staying, for a few days with, Mrs J. Maling (Durham street), is returning to the south to-day. Miss Kathleen Penny (May's road) is leaving to-morrow to spend a holiday in Dunedin. . Miss Gendie Maling (Durham street) is leaving to-day on a visit to Dunedin, where she will be v the guest of Miss Irene Brewer. Mrs James Ensor ("Garrymere," North Canterbury), who' has <beeit spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs, has returned home. Miss Dorothy Lewis (Park terrace) ,will spend Easter in Dunedin. St. Elmo Courts, the new block of flats at the corner of Montreal and Hereford streets, are now completed, and the, directors have issued invitations to members of the Canterbury Women's Club, the Queen's Club, and various other women's'organisations i n the City, to attend, and be shown over the building this afternoori. Miss Agnes Cole has returned to Warner's Hotel from a visit to Mr and Mrs R. M. .King, "Glen-iti," Golden Downs. ■ > The Christchureh Polo Club are holding a dance in the Winter Garden on Easter Monday night, April 6th. "" Miss Rene Cross, whose marriage takes place shortly, wis the guest of honour at a kitchen evening, given bv Mrs O. C. Davis, at her nome "J Harakeke street, Riccarton. A very pleasant evening was Bpent in dancing and competitions, and Miss Cross , was the recipient of many useful gifts. Those present included Mesdames • Cross and Campbell, Misses Rene Cross,. Gladys Cross, ■ Ella Taylor, Barbara Leslie, Livoni Campbell, Gwen Sinclair, and Lyla-. Marriott. KNIT YOUR OWN WOOLLIES. Learn to make your own Undies,' Jumpers, Cardigans, Children's Wear. ; Get "WOOLCRAFT," the complete illustrated guide to knitting and crochet. Full -instructions .from' the first stitches. Over 80 garments. Send 9d in stamps to-day to Patong and Baldwins, Ltd*; Box 1441R K Wellington. % —4 Superfluous:, hatr. destroyed by "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £6 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place* Wellington. Send stamped addressed envelope,for partifeulMS. —8 BEAUTIFUL' PELTS—that have been chosen .with ■ infinite care, now await your selection for the approaching season. Replenish your wardrobe at a reasonable' Cost. Mac Gibbon's, Fur Specialists/ 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026., Remodelling am*, renovating ft 'speciality. . —2 If ;you cook evpry day you'll appreciate the new zest and tang, the newsweet testing 'Military Worcester Saucp gives' to- bo many eveiyday dishes. Everyone: likes Military Worcester, and no wonder. Jusfc make this test—pour a little _ Military on your plate, and dip a piece of bread and butter iri it, then taste its delicious flavour for yourself. —2 CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB. The members of the committee of the Canterbury Women's Club certainly deserve commendation fox 1 the quality and, variety ' of the programmes -the] arrange for the entertinment of their > fellow-member s( On Saturday night the large reception room/ was' filled almost to overSowing'when Mr W.' H. Dixon spoke on "Opera in Song and Story." . Mr ; Dixon > defined opera, which, he said, ' was older than, the Christian. era, as drama, which is sung throughout and acted' to the accompaniment, of an or- - chestra. He then outlined very briefly the story o£ several of the' operas, leading up to solos and duets, ;which were as follows: — Carmen ("Avenera", and "Scena") sung by Mr 4 Dixon and Miss Gladys Ferguson*; ~ > Cavalleria Rusticana ("Wither, You Know the . Story"), Miss Hilda Hutt, Mrs L. J". Stapp, Mrs Anne Harper and Mr Ernest Rogers, Tannhauaer■("Star of Eve"), Mr,-Mal-colm Miller: Faust ("The Flower Song", "The, King's Song/' | and ' "When All is Young"), | Mrs P. le Brun; II Trovatore ("Fierce Flames are Raging"), Mrs Anne Harper ("Miserere") by Mrs Stapp and Mr T Dixon ' ("Home *to Our Mountains"), Mrs Harper, and Mr Dixon; -La Boheme ("Your Tiny Hland is Frozen," "Lovely Maid in the Moon? light," and' "Songof Farewell"). Mr-E. Rogers, Miss Hutt, and 'Mr"Dixon: Irene ("She Alone Charmeth My Sadness"), Mr M. Miller; -Alceste ("Ye Powers that Dwell Below''), Mrs Anne Harper. AJI tKe accompaniments"were played by Mr • Noel Newson. f At the conclusion of the programme a'very cordial vote of.'thanks to Mr > Dixon and hirf party was passed, on the proposal of the president, Mrs J. A.' Flasher, who also welcomed a number of new members present. Supper/ was then served. PANTRY PARTY. ; : ' , ; ...' V . # ■ : ' •• T-; Misss Kathleen Gibson, whose marriage to Mr Sidney L. Jones takes place tins week, was recently the guest -of honour at a pantry afternoon, given by Mrs Frank McArthur, at her home at Harewood, * During the afternoon 'musical" items , wfere given by Mrs Roy Mackay, Mrs ' McArthur, and Mrs Harold .Ford." , 'Mrs F. Burrell ,was the winner of an interesting competition! Miss Gibson wad presented with a recipe book, In . which { all the ladies present wrote a recipe. - , Those, who., enjoyed Mrs' McArthur'a included Mesdames F. Burrell,. H. Gibson, Thompson, A. Ford, S, Farquhar, F. McDonald, T. <Jummings, W. Boyce, L. L. Jon?s, A. Kemp, Murray Jones, and Roy Mackay, and Misses ,F. Jones,. Kathlecii Critwon, and W. Reece.

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MEN FROM VERONICA ENTERTAINED. NAVY ,LEAGUE EVENING. "The petty officers and men of H.M.S. Veronica, now in port in Lyttelton, were entertained by the Navy League at the, Navy League rooms on Saturday evening. The evening's entertainment was assisted by the men themselves, who gave songs and other items. Some clever cartoon sketching, by Stoker Bickerdyke, and songs by Stoker Jackman, were followed by songs by members' of the Navy League, and a hornpipe, danced by Miss Joyce Fraser, and a sword dance by Miss Marjorie Fraser. Mr Fraser played bagpipe accompaniments for both these dances. The guests were then shown moving pictures of Christchurch. and of Kings-iror.d-Sinith's trans-Tasman flight. Supper was served by tho women members of the League, and the rest of the evening: was spent in dancing. FUNERAL. MRS J, RUSSELL BRUNT. The funeral of Mrs J. Russell Brunt, who died .on Friday last, took place yesterday at tho Bromley Cemetery. Before the funeral procession left the house, Mrs Brunt's youngest son recited a brief office, including verses from her favourite .hymn, "For all the Saints." The burial rites wqre conducted by the Very Rev. the Dean of Christchurch.i The chief mourners were the husband, Mr John Russell Brunt, Mr Harvey Brunt (Timaru), Mr and Mrs F. .C. Penfold (Fendalton), Miss Beatrice Brunt (Christchurch), Mr Jack Brunt (Nelson), Mr Denys. Brunt (Auckland),' Miss Beatrice Harband (New Brighton). - The following sent floral tributes.* — Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association. Sidesmen of Christchurch Cathedral, officers and staff Post Office. Timaru. Mr F. Drayton, Misses A. and B. Harband, Miss Harband (Holly Lea), Mr and Mrs F. C. Peiifold, Miss Joan and Masters Colin and Bruce Penfold, Meters C. and D. Brunt, Mr and Mrs Goodchild and family. Mr .and Mr* Salvesen, Mr and Mrs B. Browning and Miss Clark, Mr and Mrs H. Brurit, Mr and Mrs Paton, Miss and Mr B. Daley, Mr, Mrs,, and Miss Campbell (Buccleugh street), Mr and Mrs Lye and family; Mr and Mrs A. J. Lamb, the Misses Ballantyne (New Brighton), Mr and Mrs Sowden, Mr B. Jones, the Misses Campbell (Cashmere). Mrs Joughan, Mrs Welton (Cashel street), Mrs Ogsden, and others: * The pall-bearers were Mr C. Graham, Mr Norman Penfold, Mr Frank Drayton, and Mr Taylor. CANTERBURY ROWING CLUB'S DANCE. Members, ex-members, and friends had. a very enjoyable evening at the Canterbury Rowing Club sKeds on Saturday, when the final dance for this rowing season was held. Thunks to the efforts of Messrs Van Slyke and Gordon Smith, the hall was- artistically ! decorated' with multi-coloured, streamers, and those present enjoyed dancing to music supplied by Mr E. G. Shiploy and Mesdames D. I/lioyd, Scott, Hervey, Stevenson, and A. C. i Robiiliard. . l ' Among those .present were' Misses i Dorothy Leversedge, W. Tait, Mc-1 Crostie, Grace Shand, Peggy Orr, , Nora Pdmberton, A. West, Betty ( ' Neave, Ruby Nisor,' Dorothy Ensor, Dorothy Barne, .Dolly Ringer, Lily Lattiipore, .M. and E. Burns, Jean, Smith, Bferyl Steere, Elsio Burn, Peggy i Taylor, Ethel Morton, Grace-and Joyce Nixon, Molly Stevenson, ' Mnrjorie Ticker, Amy Young,' Olive Taylor, May -Kibblewhite, Florence Cannon, i Joy Maphin, Dot Barron, Poppy McNish, Lois McKinley, Muriel Roberts, Alison Huie, Lesley Laurenson, Doror l thy Wauchop, Messrs A. Douglas,, Van Slyke, Gordon Smith. S. Reid, J. McOiffen, F. Eade, E. East, V. Smith, H. S. Read, H. Ensor, J. K. Martin, H. C. Holland, G. Scrimshaw, G. Milne, D. S. Boyd, C. Cauldwell, J. Meikle,- T. McCombs,,C. I. Watson, R. Rawlish, J. Thompson, R. Anderson, J. Wilders, A. Jacobs: R. Stewart, W. J. Volckman, H. L. Stevenson, G.H. Frater. B. J. Taylor.- A. C. Robiiliard, Jack Manchester, C, Brown, N. Edmondy G. Brown, D. R. Jones, .E, Wilson, Alston G. Stevens, H. Biss, R. Morrow, Hart, Mackenaie, F. Fi Leckie, G. Lattimore, K. McMillan, G. Milne, -G. H. Hart, R. W. Edmonds, S. W. Cox, M. F. Waghorn, and D. Cox. - 'farewell party, opaWa. A very happy evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs W.Copeland, Cholmondeley avenue, on Friday, when Mrs Copeland gave a bridge party in honour of Mrs John W. Hillary, who is leaving next month on a trip to England. - , The floral decorations were beautiful, j Jn the ' drawing-room and hall were i large bowls of .hydrangeas, pink | bronze Mrcbaelmaa daisies, roses, and branches, of tiny red .crab-apples and | the supper table in the' sun porch was i deckecT with roses in tall crystal vases, i Pride of place on the table was giveu to a large cake, beautifully iced and" i I decorated, the gift' of Mrs Copeland, I who on behalf of those present wished the guest of honour, a happy holiday I and a safe return, an& -presented her | with a beautiful bouquet of zinnias and | maidenhair fern. >. The bridge, prizes were won' by Mrs R. Allan Ferguson, [ Mrs John F. Tait, and Miss Taylor. j": Those present included Mesdames j John W. Hillary j W. Copeland, S. T. | Cox, Ernest T. Rawlislpy, H. H. I Allison, ,T. J. Hunter, R. Allan, Ferfnson, Harold M. Hunter, B Kissel, ohn A; Tait, Clarence H. Holmes, John F. Scott, J. H. Kane, W. T. i Essdn, Harry T. Wilkinson, and H. -Cook, and - Miss Taylor. - VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. • "Warner'a Hotel: Captain and Jits Harland (Nolson), and Mr and Mrs A. Golding (Napier). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs B Raine (Nelson), Miss E\ M. Chftvo (Hereford, England), Miss X>. Ohavo (Somerset. England), and Mrs Prell (New South"Wales). ■ Clarendon Hotel: Dr. and Mrs J. M« Clarke (New Plymouth). Federal Hotel: Mr Sydney Hancock (Wellmgton), Mr T. V Koss (Wellington) Mr ane (Ashburton), Mr B, M. Andrew (Auckland), and Mr Goo.' Thompson (Dun.•am).

WEDDINGS. BAKER-WILSON. The wedding was celebrated recently nb the Durham Street Methodist Church of Olive Maud, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Wilson, Cambridge terraoe, and Donald Edwin, elder son ■of Mr and Mrs J. E. Baker, of Opawa. The Rev. E. B. Chambers officiated and Mrs McEachern presided at the organ. Tho bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a white ivory §atin frock, made with long tight-fitting "bodice and full ankle-length skirt. Her veil, of handsome Limerick lace, which was lent by an old friend of the family, was fastened in mob "cap style with a spray of orange She carried a bouquet of pale pink and cream roses and carnations. "* The two bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Baker, sister of the and Miss Ethel Palmer cousin of the bride. Both wore anklerlength frocks of georgette, the former pale blue, the latter pale pink, with felt hat? to tone. Their bouquete of sweet peas and roses matched their frocks. The best man was Mr Geof-ge Warr, of Wellington, and the groomsman Mr Ron Baker, of Wellington. Later n reception was held at Dixieland. Mrs Wilson, the bride's mother, wore a light navy ,silk marocain frock, with short coat of the same material, •vid felt hat to match. She carried a bouquet of red roses and dahlias. Mrs Baker, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of brown silk marocain, with smart brown hat to match. She carried a bouquet of autumn shades. When Mr and Mrs Baker left on their wedding tour the bride wore a wine-coloured silk frock, felt hat, and fur necklet, and carried a tailored coat to match. Mr and.Mrs Baker's future home will be in Christchurch. 'i • ■ . CORNER—TRETHEWEY. ( A pretty wedding was celebrated on Wednesday last in the Trinity Congregational Chui'ch, when Ada, youngest daughter of Mrs E. Trethewey, of Gloucester street, was married to Lenard, youngest son of Mrs Corner, of-Chester street. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev.. Gardiner Miller. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Captain J. C. Mercer. She wore an ankle-length frock, and long-sleeved coatee of apricot lace, with a picture hat to match, and carI ried a sheaf of shell pink gladioli. | The bridesmaid was Miss Marie Mercer, a niece of the bride, who wore I a graceful frock of delphinium blue floral georgette, with felt hat to match. , Mr Corner was attended by Mr Eric Sopp as best man. After the ceremony a few friends and relations were entertained at the home of Mrs . Q Mercer, who received her guests-.wearing a geranium red floral georgette frock, and a large black hat. She carried a bouquet of. lemon orchids. Mrs Trethewey wore a smart black and white ensemble, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of panaies. Mrs Corner, the mother/of the bridegroom, wore a frock of navy faille, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of fuchias. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Corner left by car, Mrs Corrler wearing a smartly tailored frock of brown suiting, with felt hat of same shade, and skunk opposum fur. GEDDES—KERNOHAN. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Temuka Presbyterian Church recently, when Agnes, eldest- daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Kernohan, "Leys Farm," Milford. was married to Robert. Gebbie, only son of Mrs Geddes and the late Mr W. Geddes, of Timaru: The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore an, ankle-length frock of ivory celanese satin, with a tight-fitting corsage, and fully flared skirt.' The bridal veil, which had been worn by the bride's mother, fell in graceful'folds to the ground, and formed a train. She wort a string of pearls—the gift of the bridegroom—and carried a bouquet oi pastel-tinted roses and carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Kernohan, sister of the bride, wore an, ankle-t length frock of delphinimu blue taffeta, -and carried ft bouquet of lemon and pink roses. • The bridegroom was attended' by Mr K. Payne. .>■ / A, reception v was held after theceremony at, the Coronation Tearooms. where. Mrs Kernohan received .her guests, wearing a black cloth coat trimmed with fur over a black frocks and' a black / hat. She carried a bouquet red roses. The ' bridegroom's .mother wore a black costume and black hat, relieved with whjte. Later . in the day." Mr and iMra Geddes left for the north, where the honeymoon will be spent. SUMNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION. The Rev.,J. M. Simpson, 8.A., presided over a meeting of the' Sumner Branch of the Presbyterian Women's Union. , . The meeting took the form of a gift Afternoon for the forthcoming sale of work: This -was arranged by • MrsLangdale, wlio acted as hostess and arranged for - the i" following programme:—Vocal duets, Mrs J. M. Simpson and Mrs J. Langdale;' Mrs T. B. Boulton, and Mrs J. Langdale;' piano duet, Miss Prosser ana, Mrs Hutchinson; piano solo, Miss A. Hunter: recitation,, Mrs Hall. Afternoon tea was serve.d, after which the gifts were opened and displayed. A collection .amounted to 9s 6d, Thanlcs were rendered to all the donors. ■ " ,■ > ■ ■ 1 Amongst those present were Mesdames J. M. Simpson, H. Smith, Langdale, S. Smith, G. Murray, S. Sherrard, A'. Topping, Walker, L. P. Longuet, Whyte, H. Gardiner, Hall, J. Hampton, G. Duggan, J. F. Menzies, Jackson, J. Browne, G. A. Alexander, Boulnois, Robertson, Hutchinson, Misses Prosser, Kilfner, Gates, Hunter, A. Hunter, McDonald, E. ' Sherrard, and J, Gerrand,

DANCE AT BURWOOD. The Burwood,School Committee held »' dance in aid of the school funds at the Burwood Hall on. Saturday; There ■ was & ffiood attendance. Mrs Smith, of North Beach',' presided at the piano, and Mr F. Reaby acted as M.C. Amongst thost present - was Mr G F Robinson, chairman of the School Committeo, Mr A. Reaby, secretary, Mesdames (2). Rowland Cusack Robinson, Vincent, and Misses Rowse Dohmore Churcher.' Partridge (2), Bucktm (2) Goodman, Reaby Harris (2). Rowland, Cusack, and Pankhurst, Messrs F. Reaby, Cusack, Weatberall Rowland. Vincent. Hallenden (2) PalcS'a, G " y ' *«««*!•.

TIMARU NEWS. • I■ -\ : ■ SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr and Mrs Keith de Castro (Sealev ] street} loft on Saturday to stay -with ! Mrs R. Hunter-Weston ("Mt John," Tekapo). Miss Priscilla Haythorne .(England), who has been the guest of many -of her relatives in South Canterbury, left on Saturday \>y the Rangitata for Homo. Miss Cnia Pinckney ("Glenaray > '' Southland) al-rived on Saturday to stay with Mrs Arthur Hope f'Tumanatko," Wai-iti road)^ Miss Olivo Lyon (England)" and Mies Betty Cossins ("Ardnaquere," Wat-iti road), who have been staying with Mrs Paul Thompson (Culverden), spent the week-end with Mrs Leslie Blunt (Kai> koura). Mns F. Stopford (Napier) Arrived on Saturday to stay yith Mrs Arthur Hope ("Tumanako," Wai-iti road). 1 Miss O'Brien (Orbefi street) lefib on Saturday to stay with Mrs W. H, Orbell ("the Level?").. Miss M." Triman is the* guest of Mrs Wilfred Howell (Cave). • Miss Peggy Williams pnd Miss Felicity Williams (England), who have' been the guests of Mrs F. J. Rolleeton (Le Cren s terraci), Teft on Saturday to stay with Mtb. J. Mowbray /Tripp ("Sllverton,"-Woodbury). <■ • v Miss Wilson (Glenopiaru), who has been staying with Mrs A. A. Spott, Bidwell street, left'on Saturday for.her. home. Miss A. B. Cox/(Christchurch) arrived on\ last to Btay with her sisters, the Misses Cox (NSIe street.)'. ' Mrs Forbes-Williams (Dimedin), who has been a few days', at Beverley House, has returned home, : The Misses Turnbull (Wai-iti road), who hare -'been staying with Mrs Wi'fred Turnbull (Geraldine), have returned home.' Mrs M v G. Bruce' ("Rollesby," Burke's Pass), wl.o has been staying with Mrs ,L.. E. \Finch (Park lane), returned home -yesterdays^ Mr and Mrs G. >N. (Geraldine), who have been the.guests of Mts William Raymond (Nile . street)-, returned home yesterday. Mrs C. W. Webber (Kitchener, square), who has taken -a. house in' Geraldine" for a few weeks, left,, for Geraldine yesterday. Following are guests - at tlie' 1 venor Hotel:,Mr G. F: Colbeck (Christchurch), Mr'i E. L. Kaula (Wellirigton), Mr E. Rabbidge (Wellington), Mr B. Isaca .(Melbourne), Mr H. -D. Kerr (Dunedin), Mr I. Melvor (Wel.lington), Mr R. D. Welsh (Dunedin). Mr E. H.,Lund' (Wellingion),, and Sr E J. Preen (Christchurch). VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. v * The Hermitage, Mt. Cook—Cliriatchuroh : Mm G. H. Edmonds, Mr and Mrs ?i, Jjeggett, Mr W.- R*dH lB alttd Mia? Eeddell, Mias I.'DonTimaru.- Dr. W; H. TJnwin. Dunedin:, Mrs S. W. Biedkelk Messrs Park. Fairlie: Mr 3?. Geaney. Wellington- Mr and Mrs. B. J. Cooper, Mr And Mrs A. Rae. Auckland: Mr and Mrs T. N. ZimaA, Mr J. Hnnson. U.S.AI;. Mr and Mrs E. S. Stanley, Mr.M. Stanley. London: Miss G-. L ' •Kichards. England: Miss, E. Fell. . San Francisco: Mr J. S.'"Wheeler. l v 1

COAST NOTES.

PERSONAL.

iSPBCIAI. *0 THE T&Z9B.) . , * •GBEYMOUTH, March 29.y Mil T. E. Y. Seddon, who t has been spending a holiday, in returned on.Saturday to Wellington. Mf J. C. Baxter left yeaterdayi,on a* holiday visit to Tsuranga, North Island. Mrs M. send Miss M. Hiller, who have been. vißiting Greymouth, returned yes l ' terday to, Wellington*, • . * < Msis Jean Harker left yesterdayctt a Visit to Chrifitchurch and Dunedin.Mrs D. H O'Eeilly, wfco has* been visiting friends in ffreynwnth, retnnted. yesterday to, Wellington. . ; j \ Mr, and- Mrs ITrank lister, who - have: been visiting Relatives in iteofton; have, returned to Christ church, - ° Mr P. Moulder, senior 'clerk- ft, the-' Beeftpn railway;station,,, has r r&cfeived notice of transfer to Bluff. -j Caught in Machinery!. Mr Everard Eager, employed at the Golden Coast Daisy. at* Beef ton, had an arm caught in:the pounder: while at work on Thursday. Before the machinery could be. stopped 'the lliinb- was badly crushed. • " _> K . , •- t : ; ■"** '*£*£?; The dsath occurred' al-Ktyhara., - on Thursday of Mr Charles,' Cunningham, aged- 78 years. - He was for msuy*yea?s~ a resident of Ahaura. He'is (ratvivqd bf : three daughters and two sons, ,One son was killed in the Great War.'fhe burial took place at.fiokltika -on IFriday. ' The death, occurred at,the/f7estlana ; 'Hospital, gokitika, on Thursday, of Mr James Friend"/a well-known t Matainui, South, Westland.-vUe " wsb a native of 4)karito,agedv4B! yearaJlJe -is survived by his widow, sons, and one daughter. - > "Borough Ooimcil . 1 . , • <'"V -The Greymouth Borough Council met -ion Friday evening,', the Maw, Mr J. W. Greenslade,. presiding. , A list of parklng-plaees for mofr*£: buses-wwass s drawn- up and agreed , to, Boundary street being utilised itt the purpose. The new parking regulations Vill take effect'from : It was resolved toxadviste the Cobden Town Board that, the Borough would favourably consider an • The requisite resolutions in connexion with the taking of a poll for tlie-rais-ing of a loan of £IO,OOO for waterworks were parsed.- ,I , -' * Inquest, . At, the inquest concerning the' death at K4rani «.« *23 i Actitag-Coroner, t»reS. sided, A verdict .-of I 'suicide was returned.-. ■ >. ' Xrainlmr of 'Knnwn Westport haß training fibs? pit til for as • with Matron Mclntyre ip„ charge. < . ' Bimu > Snrim' 1 ' Since the" .Sitou t I)iec|gi, ' w£& ■ V shortly to be. discarded,'fo?;a n ow vessel, began operations", ten yqar* ago it has dredged'an WaSsTtha Runu Plat, near HokKika: The aW presents 15,592,353 cubic Vafds of wkvrt Wliich has been, dealt^thX^gS tin t VOlm s equal f • ? P® r ya.rd. Approximately £350,000 s ßpeilt ln^geß«nd o thet^£ Chamber Oomi^ci^e r ?r ». *«* - the Minister> for, Public <WniSri SnotS 11 ?),^ at: th «. V P r Pßent time, sanction the necessary !* -wasvresolved to ister urging ,that be 'carried <5Ut as an unQmplovm&nt wn*v - repottedlaving^^tra^' a r MaMlterS Bwlways, and-Mr, i%®RS; and ibere itaa ft • feotflS «»enu?i- being »f. 1 ! road » Mr baf n^ expressed any oppowtioj to the ptojecU

The president again ; stressed tha that the road wo old effect-. a>-BaViaQßM| 20 miles between Greyraouth and tika-as compared "with the presentraafjaH through Kumara. Ifcw&sre,sol veil that a substantial grant for tlie roadv^Mj wrote that it_was-not intended' ate in. the were made by \ West" Coast the^Foi' ■