WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20414, 8 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

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Mrs Shirrcff-Hilton (Fcndalton) and Miss Betty Kiver (Papanui road) are leaving on Friday to pay a short visit to Mrs A. Brustad, Mt. Cook, Mrs A. L. Cropp (Gloucester street), who has been for a trip to Britain, is returning to New Zealand by the Mata-r-oa, and is expected in Christchurcli on Friday morning. Mrs L. V. Conicrford, accompanied by her two daughters, is leaving Sumner this week, to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays with her brother in Auckland. Mrs E. Caughlcy (Wellington), who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Alfred Evans, Ailunan's road, has returned home. Miss Dorothy Kerr (Belmontc, Cave), who has been the guest of Mrs J, MacGibbon, Durham street North, has returned to her homo accompanied by Miss Joy Mac Gibbon. Mrs Herbert Hudson (Cashmere Hills) is leaving on Friday to spend a holiday in Hawke's Bay. Mrs Frater (Rugby street) returned yesterday from a visit to relatives Waikari. Miss Agnes Barrett ("Gresford/ Papanui) is spending a few weeks' holiday in Timaru. Misses Mona and Nance McCullougl) and Mr E. McOullough (Bealey avenue), are goinfj this week to spen a holiday at Diamond Harbour. Miss A. C. Lloyd (Willowby), who has been recuperating after a recent illness, lias returned to her home. The Teachers' Summer School, which will be attended bv many Soutli Island teachers, will open in Whangarei on January lltli, 1932. An Esperanto Conference, to which delegates are expected from all part ß of New Zealand, will open in Christchurch.on December 20th. Mrs Donald Hardy (Manchester, England), who has been visiting her parents in Christchurcli, is leaving on Thursday to join the lonic on her return journey to England. She will be accompanied by her sister, Miss Agnes Brown, Paparoa street, and Mrs Brown will go to Auckland to see her daughters off. Miss Bcrvl Steven, of Oainaru, arrived in Wellington on November l*th from North China, says the "Church News." She will rest for some weeks and then it is hoped she will be available for deputation»work. Miss Dinneen is still "resting"' under doctors orders and is steadily progressing in health. A little-known, but effective euro for whooping cough, vouched for by a correspondent, is equal quantities of castor oil and syrup of rhubarb mixed; dose, a teaspoonful tivo or three times a day. Whooping cough is, unfortunately, prevalent in Christchurcli just now. Miss Ellen Alice Elliot, formerly Sunday School organiser in the Christchurcli Diocese, was married on September 22nd at St. Mary's Church, Ilkeston, to Alderman Samuel Shaw, of Fern's Hollow, Ilkedton. Mrs Sliaw; in communicatiug the news to the editor of the "Church News," remarks that if it takes many Of her friend's by surprise, she herself was hardly less surprised, since she met the bridegroom only last February. On behalf of the many friends she made while in New Zealand, where she arrived just about 10 years ago, the "Church News" offers felicitations and warmest wishes for her happiness. At the Country Club on Saturday night, v a large crowd was in attendance, patrons interspersing dancing with miniature golf on the picturesque course. The ideal surroundings of the Country Club helped to make the evening very enjoyable. The "Khythmic Symphonists," under the direction of Mr Lyndon P. Christie, supplied the music for the dancing.

The following pupils of Digby's Commercial School, Worcester street, have been awarded Shorthand Theory Certificates by Pitman'? Examination Department, Melbourne, as the result of a supplementary examination held last month, the first three candidates being placed in order of merit: —Iris A. Fraser. Grace M. Kidd, Jean Stark, Marjorie August, Leita Browning, Jessie Gallagher, Betty Grant, Leila A. Greig, Molly Metsony Nenise E. Thurston, Bernacline Wall. One of tl;e most powerful sterilising and disinfecting agents known to science is how available in "PURITO,' which is non-poisonous, and therefore safe in use. It differs from the ordinary disinfectant in having numerous household uses besides. _\Vhere health and cleanliness are desired, be sure to ask .vour Chemist <rr Storekeeper for "PURITO." the Safe Disinfectant. 16-oz. bottle 2s Gd. TOILETRIES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. When you want something personal, but not too much so, something distinctly smart for Xmas presents, select dainty British toiletries by Morny\ June perfumes, powders, and creams by Saville, or English Lavender by Potter and Moore. You are welcome to call at E. Cameron Smith's Pharmacy, Regent Theatre Building, Cathedral square, and see for yourself. You'll happen on that very special, gift you are looking for. GB FOR SPEEDY CONVALESCENCE. Regain lost energy, rcstoro lost tissue, build up a reserve supply of vitality to resist relapse! WINCARNIS is the natural tonic stimulant needed to hasten convalescence. Each bottle of WINCARNIS contains tho phosphates and mineral salts of 2slb of grapes with the strength-giving properties and vitamins of beef and malt extract. Obtainable everywhere. Over. 18.000 medical recommendations. —3

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FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL. Children of all ages look forward to Christmas, as a timo of great joy, when gifts, longed for during the year, are found in their stockings on Christmas morning, or, more thrilling still, dangle within reach on a gaily decorated and brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. For ailing and invalid children, a Christmas tree is a wonderful dream come true, a touch of magic that brings days and weeks of happiness to weary little sufferers. For years, the children in tho Christchurch Hospital have had a beautiful heavily-laden tree in their ward each Christmas day. This year. Miss R. Muir tho Lady Superintendent, tears that she will have to disappoint the sixty or seventy little ones, who are at present under her care. She has no money with which to buy toys, and candles, and balloons ull ■ tho trifles that make Christmas glad for children. Tho Lady Hospital Visitors Association has always helped in this matter, but lately so many demands liavo been made upon it for necessities and comforts for patients in hospital, that there, is little left with which to buv toys for the Christmas tree. Mrs E. G. Hogg, president ot the Association, appeals to kind friends for small contributions towards the Christmas tree. She is confident that many will help in the matter by sending monev or gifts to Miss Muir, so that Christmas for the little ones will be bright and .-joyful. PLUNKET SOCIETY. SYDENHAM-CASHMERE-SPREY-I)ON SUB-BRANCH. A meeting of the Sydenham-Cash-mere-Spreydon Sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held on Friday, December 4th, when there were present Mrs A. F. Wright (in the chair), Mesdames J. K. Archer, Phillip Greenwood, A. W. Hale, P. Delargey, D. Reese, L. Clark, M. Poulsen, F. E. Blackmore, J. f. iSmail, P. Harris, R. and D. Milligan, R.. W. Morgan, Oppenheim, and H. Wales, and Miss Lyons. Apologies were received from Mrs 11. A. Young and Miss Bowrori. Tlie committee received with regret the resignation of Miss E. Bowron, who has been u valuable member since tho inception of tho sub-branch. Nurse Bowron's report was as follows:—Numbers for October—-Syden-ham: Adults 336, babies 126, pre-sehool children 45, seven visits, four new cases. Spreydon: Adults 90, babies 88, preschool children 33, five visits, two new cases. Numbers for November —Sydenham: Adults 177, babies 154, pre-school childron 52, nine visits, three new cases. Spreydon: Adults 67, babies 58, preschool children 27, three TOjWts. Subscriptions: Hpathcot£ r County Council, Airs Box, Mrß' Orfien, Mrs Miller. Sydenham boy, Spreydon box per Nurse Bowron; clothing, Mrs Malcolm G ray.

OBITUARY. LADY JOHNSTON. (PBCSS ASSOCIATION TCLEG&AII.) WELLINGTON, December 7. The death is announced of Lady Johnston, widow of Sir Charles Johnston, M.L.C., formorly Speaker of the Legislative Council, who died in 1922. Lady Johnston was a daughter of Dr. Isaac Earl Featherston; for many years Superintendent of tbo~ Province of Wellington. BRIDGE PARTY. Mrs W. H. Orbell and Miss Betty Orbell were hostesses at a very enjoyable bridge-party given at their home, St. Paul's Vicarage, Papanui, in honour of Miss Agnes Brown, who is leaving this week for a visit to England.. The guests included Miss Agnes Brown, Miss Marjorie Brown, Miss Katherine Brown, Misses Flora, Veia, and Jess McDonald, Miss Lila Gardner, Miss Thelma Gee, Miss Nettie Bolt, and Miss Madge McCrostic. SELWYN KINDERGARTEN. At the monthly meeting of the Selwyn Fx-ee Kindergarten Committee, there was a full attendance of members, with Mrs Hamlin in the -chair. It was reported that the coin afternoon had been a great success. The director reported the number on the roll to be (32, highest atendance 58 It was reported tha£ Mr A. It. Hadfield had promised to open the new kindergarten in Selwyn street on Saturday, December 12th, at 2.30 p.m., •and that Derry's Band had promised to give its services free on that occasion. Several past pupils and friends had given chairs for the new building, toys had been given by friends for the dollies' corner, and the members of the committee had given «. number of useful articles for use in tho pew school. Stalls for the opening day were allotted to ®ifferent members of the committee, who expect a record attendance. It was decided to hold a Christmas breaking-up party on December 17th in the new building. NORTH LINWOOD FREE KINDERGARTEN. The monthly meeting of the North Linwood Free Kindergarten was held in the school hall. Those present were Mesdames Calder (in the chair), Retallick, Small. Holloway, Cairney, Taylor, Baker, and Powell. It was reported that there were now 66 children on the roll with an average attendance ol 4<. Subscriptions amounted to £3 'J s It was decided that the Christmas partv be held on Monday, December 14th Several accounts were passed for payment. Invitations were received for mem bers and teachera to attend the closmg of Sehvyn kindergarten on December 12th and students' displays on December 11th. Final arrangements were made for the Christmas Tarty and thanks expressed to Mrs Wilson for the gitt of a tree; also to Mr Cal der for repairing furniture.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. There was a very large attendance at the open meeting of the National Council of Women, held last night in the Chamber of Commerce Hall. Miss I. M. Jamieson welcomed the visitors, expressing pleasure at, the presence of many representatives of other Associations. Miss M. E. Sim announced that at the triennial conference of the Federation of University Women, which opens in Christehurch on January 26th. there would be two open sessions, at which such questions as disarmament, pan-Pacific matters, and the nationality of married women would bo discussed. Miss H. K. Lovell-Smith, president of the Christehurch Branch of tli© National Council, then gave a delightful account of her trip to Vienna, where she had been a delegate from tho New Zealand National Council of Women at an international conference attended by nearly six hundred delegates from thirty-four different countries. The three official languages of the confer: cnce were English, French, and German. Miss Lovcll-Smith was much impressed by the number of women who could speak all three languages fluently. Since the war, she said, English was more frequently used in Austria, and was now taught in some of the State schools. Miss Lovell-Smith, who was accompanied to the conference by Mrs Angus Harrop, of London, formerly Miss Hilda Valentine, a graduate of Canterbury College, described tho great popularity of tramping in Vienna, where thousands spend .week-ends in the country or on the mountains, the men wearing shirts-and green leather shorts, and the girls modified national dress with no sleeves, rolled down socks, strong shoes, and no hats. This back-to-Naturc movement was reflected in the appearance of the people, most of whom were brown and bonnie looking. Miss Lovell-Smith described the build- j ing in which the conference was held, ] the old Imperial Palace, containing about 2000 rooms, and representing many styles of architecture. The municipal housing scheme, carried out since Austria became a republic, provided huge blocks of flats, one fiveeighths of a mile in length, for the accommodation of the poorer people. The social gatherings in connexion with tho conference were interesting and enjoyable, the speaker saiil,. and at each the visitors were afforded opportunities of moeting many charming people from other lands. A vote of thanks to Miss Lovell-Smith was carried amid applause, after which supper was served. ! While visiting Vienna, Miss LovcllSmith and other New Zealand delegates to tho international conference of women were invited to dine with a lady of whom they had never previously heard. They accepted the invitation, and were most hospitably entertained. Their hostess then explained that her sister had married an Englishman, and was living at Lepperton, Taranaki. When she had heard that New Zealand delegates were going to Vienna to the conference, she wrote to her sister, asking her to be kind to the Now Zealanders, "because," she wrote, "they have been kind to me in Taranaki." MISS MARJORIE ALEXANDER ENTERTAINED BY MAYOR AND MAYORESS. Miss Marjorie Alexander, who is to leave to-morrow to avail herself of a two years' music scholarship at the Royal Academy, in England, was the guest of the Mayor and Mayoress of Christehurch, Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P,, and Mrs Sullivan, yesterday morning at morning tea in the Mayor's room at the City Council offices. Miss Alexander was accompanied by her mother, and among those present who took the opportunity to wish the guest of honour "good luck" were the Eevj and Mrs J. K. Archer, Mr and Mrs A. R. Harris, Mr and Mrs J. Cockß, Mr and Mrs C. A. Rendle, Miss L. Kennard (Miss Alexander's teacher), and Mr J. S. Neville (Town Clerk). Mr Sullivan said that it was a great distinction for Christehurch that Miss Alexander had won the scholarship, and he commended the efforts of interested people who had made it possible for her to take advantage of the opportunity. He referred to lier various successes, these including the dux medal at the Victory School in 1926; at the local competitions, first place in every pianoforte playing event for those under ten years of age; in Wellington, the society's scholarship; in Christehurch, the Begg scholarship, the Bristol scholarship, and her .L.T.0.L., Trinity College, in 1930; her L.A.8., Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, 1930; Fellowship of Trinity College, 1931 (a unique distinction for one so young); and the two years' scholarship at the Royal Academy, which she has to take up before February, 1932. When fourteen years old, she'won the Violet Ward prize, and held it for four successive years. Concluding, Mr Sullivan hoped Miss Alexander's success here would be continued abroad, and extended her every good wish in her studies, Mr Archer supplemented Mr Sullivan's remarks, and added his lations to the guest of honour. In responding, Miss Alexander expressed her appreciation to the Mayor and others who had shown their interest, for what they had done for her> Miss Alexander will be accompanied by her mother on her trip Home. CONCERT AT PREBBLETON. On Thursday evening the Prebbleton Parish Hall was filled with an appreciative audience which enjoyed an excellent and varied concert programme provided by a party from Christehurch under the direction of Mrs Stephen Parr. All the members were well received, and hearty thanks were afterwards conveyed to the performers by the vicar, the Rev. Hubert Jones. Sirs. Parr and Miss Freeman Brown sang a number of songs, and elocutionary items were given by Miss Naare Hooper and Miss Daisy Armstrong, who also took part in an. amusing duologue. In another duologue the parts were taken by Miss Margaret Bell and Miss Heather Clarke, and a marionette show was given by Miss Andrews and -Mr T. L. Jones. Messrs Joynt and E. R. Gibson also sang a number of songs, and finally the one-act play, "Between 'Che Soup and the Savoury," was performed by Miss Joan Gard'ner as the cook, Miss Barbara Bloxam as the parlourmaid, and Miss Phyllis Frar.cis as th-3 kitchenmaid. The accompaniments were played by Mi«s Dorothy Filkins.

RETURNED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION. LADIES' AUXILIARY. Yesterday's meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Christehurch Returned Soldiers' Association was presided over by Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, and there also were present Mesdames H. A. Bishop, C. J. Treleaven, A. Morten, L. H. Powell, J. S. Kelly, and Misses Cuthbert (2). Apologies for absence were received from several members. Reference was made to the illness of Mrs A. J. Benzie, and xi motion of sympathy with her was agreed to. It was reported that the sum of £42 2s, the proceeds of the recent bridge ! party and of several subscriptions, had been handed over to the Association. Acknowledgment was made of the assistance given by Mrs Norman Parsons in connexion with the bridge parties and other activities of the auxiliary. Mr G. W! Lloyd, on be.half of the executive of the Association, attended and appealed for the assistance of the auxiliary in the matter of trying to find employment for the 150 men on the Association's unemployment register. Some of the men, Mr Lloyd said, had not done any work for the past fourteen weeks. Regarding the Christmas tree for the children of returned soldiers, to l>e held on Saturday, December 19th, on Christ's College sports grounds, several members of the auxiliary are to assist nt the function. Preliminary arrangements were made for a garden party in aid of the funds of the auxiliary to be held in March r.ext. ROWING CLUB'S DANCE. The first of a-swies of weekly dances was held at the Union Rowing Club on Saturday night when there was a good attendance of members - and friends. The music was supplied by Teddy Jones's Band. The prizewinners were Miss Ormandv and Mr Hobson, Miss Cogle and Mr Coffey, Miss McFarlane and Air Smith. Among those present were Mesdames T. Hiammon and A. Waddell, Misses Iris Woods, Cusack. C. Piper, Jean Osborne, Jean Tulley. Olga McFarlane, Dot Crothers, M. Claydon, O. Crockett,- M. Lance, D. A. Williams, May Thome, Wilma Gibb, Daphne Henry, Rosie Burgess, Mario Sisson, Dulcie Harvvood, Daphne Woods, Stella Fay. Irene Stuart, Sybil Bowen, Jean Anderson, Margery Sampson, Eleanor li'arcourt, W. Sampson, Marion Kirk-Patrick, Gladys Rofe, Mabel j Pine, G. Turner, Grace Pickett, Ethel Rawson, Venie Day, Pauline llilkis, Jean Cogle, May Elston, Nellie Hoe, Phyllis Richards, Mary Jackson, Zoe Williams, Nola Griffiths, ,Mabel Napier, Monica Ormandy, Norma Buckley, Violet Coates, i>. Redman, Dorothy | Houston, Eunice Baker, Joyce Le Roy, N._ Chamberlain, Ruby Fay, Jlma Windleburne, Daisy fcoates, Katie | Jackson, Mavis Dickson, Phyllis Bailey, Batty Beezly, Gladys Clothier, j Margaret Seelen, Trixie Scott, and En a Shaw. FANCY DRESS PARTY. There was a large gathering of children at tho North Linwood Tree Kindergarten on Saturday afternoon, when a fancy ~ dress tparty was held. The children in fancy dress, tinder the guidance of Miss Martin and staff, marched and played organised games. A novelty entertainment was given by tho teachers. Misses l'at Grose, Molly Coutts, Audrey Coutts, Joy . Burrows, Dorothy le l'age, Betty Kruse, and Joy Man tell, pupils of Miss Grose, gave a delightful programme of fancy dancing, and Miss Joan Hughes also contributed items. Miss Warrilow played the accompaniments, after which tea was served by the committee. Mrs 11. T. J. Thacker and Mrs J. K. Evans acted as judges of the fancy dresses, and awarded prizes to the following:—Noeline and Yvonne le Fevre (Two Little Girls in Blue), Dawn Bruce (Hawaiian), Sydney. Cairney (No Strike), Meg. Gabites (Felix), Doreen Perry (Egyptian), Betty Anderson- (Old Lady), Myrtle Edwards (Spider Web), Aileen Warden (Bride), Ray Harris (Bridegroom). Most original:. Doreen Hatherway (Old-Fashioned Ailments). A special prize for the parent with most children was awarded to Mrs Edwards, who brought five children in- fancy dress. Other children present were Martin Small (Astrology), Dave Stokes (Indian), Bill Stokes (Cavalier), Les. Leversidge (Georgia Porgie), Virgie Edwards (Pound Scheme), Dulcie Edwards (Bride), Mona Edwarda (Flower Girl), Ernie Edwards (I',m Sacked), Gordon Cairney (Soldier), Doris Dickson' (Oranges and Lemons), David. Dickson (Nigger Boy), Gaven Rayfee (Chinaman), Betty Royfee (Early Victorian), Joan Arnold (Bunny), Marge Hatherway (Beach Girl), Phillis Hatherway (Ice Cream), Ronald Macintosh (Boy Blue). Harry Peters (Good-night), Jack Broadbelt (Father Christmas), Keith Sewell (Policeman), Betty Brian (Japan), Allen Broadbelt (Boy Blue), Ruby Smith (Scotch' Ijassie), Carol Taylor „ (Rosebud), Noeleen Bruce (Pompadour), Betty • fawler (Wood Fairy), Nola Russell (New Zealand Wool), Joyce Muir (Sweetest Thins; on Earth), Betty Gabites (Dove), Marge Partridge (Silver Moon), Dorothy Partridge (Sunflower). DANCE AT HANMER SPRINGS. The Hanmer School Committee held a children's fancy dress dance in tho Hanmer Hall on Saturday last to raise funds for the annual school picnic. Father Christmas arrived at the hall during the evening and was presented to each child, each one receiving a Christmas gift from Father Christmas (Mr H. J. Peek). Many pretty and quaint costumes were worn. ■ - The following were some of the costumes : Mavis Peters (Rainbow), Billy Keir (Chinaman), Joan Keir (Eastern Lady), Juns Murphy and June Malaquin (Two Little Girls in Blue), Brian Murphy (Dick Whittington), Kathleen Murphy (Hawaiian Girl), Mollie Herdman (Powder Puff), Joan Herdman | (Rainbow), Elizabeth McKay (Bubbles), Edith Gilling (Violets), Nancy Gilliug (Gipsy), Laura Gilling (Fairy), Shona Halkett (Dutch Girl), Ben Bamfield (Drummer Boy), Ted Bamfield (Jockey), Ronald Keir (Coster), Kathleen Graves (Balloon ! Girl), Marion Chappell (Harlequin), Eileen Maher (Carnation), Raymond Malaquin (Cricketer), Neil Malaquin (Jockey), Norma Malaquin (Pierrette), Blanch Murphy (Arabian Girl), Hugh Paterson (Scarecrow), Keith Galilee (Hope of His Side), Jack Galitee (Upside DowA), Rosalind Hayman (Chicken), Ruth Hayman (Jockey), Margaret Hickman told English), Kathleen Hickma* (Kate Greenaway), John Turner (Elf), Betty Turner (Red Riding Hood), Viola Murphy (Irish Colleen), Joyce Nicholls (Russian Girl), Neil Paterson '(Strawberry),. Bethany Murpliy (Witch), Lona Argelin (Fairy), Marie Halkett (Snookums), Betty Hughes ' (Flower Girl), John Hughes (Coalman). Brian Carter (Pea Pod), Mavii Carter (Cause of Many Tears). The prize winners were as follows:—Senior girls: Joan Keir (Eastern Lady) 1, Eileen Maher (Carnation) 2, Margaret Hickman (Old English) 3. Special: Betty Hughes (Flower Girl). ' Junior girl: Mdllie Herdman (Powder Puff) J, Lona Argelin (Fairy) 2, Betty Turner (Red Riding Hood) 3, June Murphy and June Malaquin (Two Little Girls in Blue) 4. Special: Bethany Murphy (Welsh Girl). Senior boys: Hnghey Paterson (Scarecrow) 1, Brian Carter (Green Pea) 2. John Hughes (Coalman) 3. Special prize: John Galilee (Upside Down), J. Turner (Elf). Junior boys: E. McKay (Bubbles) J, M. Halkett (Snookums) 2, Brian Murphy (Dick Whittington) 3, Ted Bamfield (Jockey) 4. Mr G. B. Hickman, a member of tho School Committee, had a busy evening as M.C. _ Mrs G. B. Hickman provided the music, with extras by Mrs Murphy. The judges were Mrs C. K. Whale. Mrs F. Egan (Christehurch), and Misj N. Clarke (Timaru). VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs C. Eckeraley (Perth) and Mrs T. Eckersley (London). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs Redwood (Blenheim), Mr C. W. Stacey (Auckland), Mrs A. C. Barnes (Spotswood), Mr W. Oliver (Christehurch), Mrs E. Hendry (Ditnedin), Mrs A. Hilliker (Dunedin).,

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. AKAROA. The monthly meeting of the Akaroa Women's Institute was held on Friday and there was a largo attendance of members. A thrift competition -for something new .made from something old was won by Mrs C. Innes, her ex* hibit being a patchwork quilt made from old overcoats. Demonstrations of Riaking Christmas novelties were giv**n by Mesdames Waddell, Marshall, Narbey, and S. W. Hay ward. An impromptu speech competition was won by Miss E. M. Jaeobson 1 and Mrs C. Petterson The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames A J Clema - -

FOLK dancing; LARGE GATHERING AT GERALDINE. The revival of folk dancing in New Zealand has become a popular pastime, since its introduction to the Dominion three or lour years ago. The competition organised by the Canterbury Federation oi Women's Institutes, which was held under ideal conditions on the Oval at the Geraldine Domain on Saturday afternoon, aroused the interest and enthusiasm ot a very large gathering, and as 24 teams, representing over 150 dancers, took part, the display •is believed to have been the largest yet held in the South 01 North Islands. The progress folk dancing has macle since its inuoduct'ori to the Dominion augurs well tor its I'ulurc, as its popularity is steadily increasing. In tile ,cup section competition, L|l(J Hilton Women's Institute and the Orari Women's Institute tied for piuqe, w it'll the Mount Somers Institute third. The open section was won by Miss (J. Flaltnaii's team, Woodbury, with Oi'ari (second, and the Otipua, Women's liihitituu! third. In the juvenile section, the Woodbury girls' team was first, Miss 11. liiely's team, Orari, .second, and the Oraj'i senior A team third. The contests were very close, but a lew points separating the plated teams in the vafious events.

I'lie combined team tlauciixjjf l| ie " sented a line sight. The "ribbon danco," in which' 150 dancers tool* part, was very pretty, und the c 0 " 1' binod juvenile display ot "Rutty Tufty" and the cU}) sections' combined interpretation of "Oaken Leaves," n ll d the nittsssed dancing of "Selliugor s ltound." were very enjoyable. Although the price of admittance to the Domain was only sixpence ana . threepence foi' adults and children ie.spectively, a sum o) £ls 10s was collected, and as there were 180 competitors and officials admitted free, _it i s possible to form an estimate of tne large attendance of the public. It i s proposed to devote the net proceeds to a Christuuiß eheei I mid The competing teams came Hoiri points as far apart a* Mount isomers and Otipua. The energetic officers responsible for the success of the function were afe follows President. Mrs L E. Williams: organiser, Mrs W. ItCook: judge, Miss M. V Ivennedv. M.A. (Christchurch): team stcwai d, Mrs P W. Hislon. blackboard stewards. Miss Kiely and Mis G. ' • M Macdonald; gramophone stewards, Miss C. G. McQueen and Mr C U Knight : announcer. Mr W E. J-f w gate-keepers, Messrs J. B. Stewait, U. A M. Macdonald. A. Kvmington. Mcpherson . and W. A Sberratt; afternoon teas. Mrs W. Hughes and M« s conclusion ot' the programme the president of the Canterbury Federation (Mrs L. E. Williams) extended fi cordial welcome to those present, and thanked tire members of the Women's Institutes who had come considerable distances to compete in the dancing, thereby helping to make the display the success it had been. In announcing the results the judge, Mis& M. V. Kennedy, M.A., said that it was a great pleasure to visit Geraldnio to act as judge. She had judged the displav of foljt dancing last yt'ar at Orari," but this year's display was on a much more comprehensive scale. I lie standard of the dancing was very good, and the average in Christchurch was no better than that at Geralduie that afternoon. She congratulated the competing teams on the progress they lmd made. As far as general criticism was concerned, Miss Kennedy pointed out that there had not been quite enough freedom of movement. The dancers still seemed afraid to Stretch their arms out to their full length, which was a fault in most folk* dancing, if the arms were stretched out it gave additional balance and a grcuter freedom of movement. Miss Kennedy stressed the necessity for securing the correct music for thi} dances. Eacu of the Old isnglish folk dances had its own musical setting, and the teams should do their best to secure the correct music. J The Mayor of Geraldine (Mr B. U. Macdonald), who expressed thanks for the invitation to present th* prizes, welcomed the members of the teams from outlying , towns, and thapked the Women's institutes for their display of folk dancing. Mr Macdonald expressed his .thanks to Miss Kennedy t'o.r coming from Christchurch to act as judge, and her comments on the dancing would prove very helpful to the teams. >He paid a tribute bo Mr and Mrs W. h. Cook, whose enthusiasm and organisation had clone much towards the success of 'the gathering, t The Mayor then distributed "the. prizes, which, comprised of Orders, are to be expended in records of folk dancing music or books dealing with the subject. ' On the call of Mrs L. 14. Williams cheer were given for Miss Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Cook, and the Mayor. At the conclusion of the display the Arowhenua Women's. team, comprising the only Maori Woniens Institute in the South Island, delighted the audience with several songs, and a vigorous . haku, led by Mr L. Pikai, aroused 'enthusiastic applause. The Maoris led the singing of "Till We Meet Again," and the proceedings concluded .with the singing of the National Anthem. ,

The\results were as follows: —.< JUVENILE SECTION. (Eleven Entries.) Woodbury Girls' Team (Misses Nancy Brown, Joyce Wright, Jean Chisnall, and Dora Maister), "Kufty Tufty" and "Glory of the West," 69 points 1 Wit 6 H. K.iely's Team, Orari (Misses Winnie Ryßdale, Mavis Patrick, Mavis Austin, and Eileen Hawkins, Masters L. Cook", J. Dwyer, Ft. Brown, and A. Pemberton), "Ttufty-Tufty" artd "The Did MoJ<*, '6B points .. t - Orari Senior A (Misses K. Trumpet, D. • Maxwell. H. Warner, M. Henson, J. Menflins, and 0 Ford),' "Huffy-Tufty -»• arid "Symphony," 67 poinls .. ..3 1 '• CUP'. SECTION. (Seven Entries.) Hilton Wqinen's Institute (Misses M. Jones, D. and U. Scott, D. and M. Wilkes, M, Seatcr, snd Mrs A. C. Parish), "Oaken Leaves" and Gatnerinc! Peascods.," 69 points •• •• Oinii Women,!* Institute (Misses M Kfl loh, M.' and F„ BlisseU. K. Muff, G. Hu?h«;s. H. Kiely, C. O. McQueen, and J. Austin). "Oaken Leaves' unc "Newcastle," 69 points • • •• Mni.nt Somera Women's Institute (Misses E. Scott, N. Edsar. Mesdames R Young. G. Robinson. W McClimcnt. ,W. *T." Ooodrieli, R. Todd, and W 11. Khmy>et. "Oaken. Leaves" and ' "BoW»s So Blue," OP points .. 8 t Equal. ■' OPEN SECTION. ' (Eight Entries,] Miss C. Flatman's Woodbury (Misses C. Ebitman, Iftutises Rice, Giace Baker, G.wen McKenaie, Ruby Mcintosh, and Mabel Webb), "Putney Ferry" and "Grimstodk," 68 pointß I Oro.fi (Misses C. Q, MoQuSen, VV. Bray, and B, Roberts, and Messrs W. E. Cook, L Pemberton, and G. Bray), "Scotch Cap" and "Put on Tlty Smock on Monday," 63 points * Ctipua Women's Institute (Mioses C, 'Talbot, R. Hill, D. Newbiggen, S, Vincent,.,)#. Smith, snd M. "Lunhsm), "BlackfjPag" snd "The Old Mote," 04 poinni .. . , »» ®

NORTH BEACH SCHOOL. FANCY DRESS PARTY. A successful "fancy diess 'parly wens held in the bchool on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the school lunds. The room was iillfed to ovfcrilowing and presented a, gay scene. The prize-winners were as follows:'— lj iris'—Six yeirs and ululej : Best costume, Joy luu-i pinkie;; cheapest costumd, Migncnetu; U'hiUoi'd (Paper liost); most origi--11..1, f'ai iurby (Crahaiuoi.lier). ivme years and unuer: best, J unu uhrtsiianuon (Lai-iSt in l-'astnona); cheapest, fihoua Arauger (.Canterbury Bell); most original, Brenda Aiahan (Washing Uuy). twelve years and under'. XU st coslu;iie, Joan liay ward (Lavender); most original, i'al Clinstehsen (Bazaar); clieapeet, Joyce Wright (Newspaper). Special I'iizes: Uaphno beater (Penguin), i\oel Stevens (Searecrowi, Jocelyn Tiolove (Karly Victorian), Jim Stewart (Captain Scott), Mona Smith (Patchwork). Mother with Iftigest family in fancy dress: Mrs Trolove. Boy3—Six years and under: Best, Peter Taylor (lied Hiding Hood); .most original, Don Stewart (Spinning Top); cheapest, Robert Norrie (Flour Bag). Nine years and iilider: Best, David Salveaon (Indian); most ciiginal. Mm tin Jones (Pearl King); cheap- j eal, Keith Nonie (Paper Bag). Twelve years J and under: Best,, Derek Trolove (llajah); j most- original, lah Macl.ire (I'm a. Corker); ] cheapest, Hay Macfarlane (tramp). A lamp- ( slindr, giv'er. by Mrs Malta n was won by | Breiida Mahan and given back and won a i second time by Mr A. Rochester. | Besides the .prize-winners there were present Rhona Macfarlane (Bathroom), Shirley Fraser (Japanese Lady), Rhoda Margetts ' (Golfer), Joyce Cossar (Dancin«), Dorothy Maclure (Five of Spades), Joyce lToare j (Paint Box), Noeline Bultituda (Order of the j Hath), Gladys Turton (Black Cat), Betty Schramm (Hawaiian Girl), Joy Evans (Boy), Shirley Ur.m (Gipsy), Julia Scott (Eastern Girl), .lean Whitford (Nurse), Noeline'Hale (Pierrot), Dorothy Alford (Lady of the Bath), Phyllis Hale (Black Call, Jill Florance (Pumpkin), Josephine Trolovp (Old Fashioned Lady), Edna Thompson (Cock), Wendy Gudge (Fairyi, Mnisie Ross-Smith- (Candlestick), Merle Gudge (Goblin), Irene Iteid (Quaker Girl), Put Silbv (Gipsy), Rae Ho»re (Elf), Bettv Florance(Salad), Nola East (Dancing Pom), Doris Roiid (Bride), Joyce Bradbury (Dolly Vardon), May Cvlrtis (Indian), Norma Greenslade ,Snak.i Charmer), Diana Top (Tsrd Riding Hood), Kathleen Gudgeon (Bench Pyjamas), Pamela HenrV 'OU FaKhio'ied Boy). June Smith (Boaeh Pyjamas). Olive Sands (Paper Boy), Lulu Tilings (Eastern Lady), 'rune Christiansen (Lndv of Fashion), Jean Parkor (Wasp), Gwen Wals'.i (Butterfly), Miriam' Peppier (Sailor), Alison Peppier (Rose), Joyce Trolove (Eaily Victorian), Jov Kerr (Bride), 'lrene ReuH (Quaker), Pamela Harris (Russian), Joyce lioud (Flower Girl), Dorothy Jack (Doll), June Evans (Beggar Girl), "Barbara' F<m {{ere (Chicken), Ray Lawrence (Pierrot), Shirley Lawrence (Strawberry), Sylvia Gibba (Pierrette), Mary Huston (New Health), Nettie lnkster (Poplar), Dulcie Dawsori (Egyptian), May Price (Witch), Zoe Eimi# (Old Fashioned Lady), Betty Maolure (Hot Water Bottle), Franceß Earjes (Order of the I-atli), Marian (Rainbow), Peggy Jones (Flower Girl), Ruth Stringer ftnd Kthel Kelly (Question and AnsweT), Nellie Brez (Peasant), Winnie Burgess (Sailor and Ifis Bride), Douglas Whitford (Turk), Donald Gibb (ftobia Itood), Ray Maofai'lano (Swagger), David (Robin -Hood), Tom Gibba (d igger), Ken Whitford (Archer), Dick .Marriott (Jockey), Robert Maclure "(Pierrot), Lloyd Marriott (Red Indian), Jack Floranee 'Cave Man), Jack Trolove (Tennis), Ralplj. Purser (Golfer), Bernie Marpetts (Coalman) Martin Jprc* (Coster), Norman Rcid (Trooper). Willie Marriott 'Ruler). Brian tT.• niy (Charlie Chaplin). Basil Dickey and Eric Briers (Twin?), Sam Henry (Little' Miss, Muffett), Graham Trolo'.'a (Pirate), (Score? Hodgeon (Cosier), Billy Trolo-e (Sailor), Mark Heppw'lhwaite (Clnwti), Ri-rer Jolie* (Peanut. Bov), Bob Tavlnr Rcl n id!ii'j Hood), Leslie Tnvlnr fTov SnldVO. ; Fr«noii Scott 'Villag,! Blacksmith), Ba"v Nicholson ,'Tov Soldier). Don Stewart (To"), Derek Skolton 'Sfllloi-), Alan BurereM (Cnt), Rnd Le.«fer Mint Mm 'Butcher). After the presentation of the prir.es. the chairman of the school ronimitt.-'e 'Mr A. Florance) thanked ml 1 tho«e who had helped to make the fiwtion a *ttoccs«. Hft- also mentioned Mrs Mahan, who he" done rnoi' of the o'"Tin ; «in'» ntirl (l-e i " r C 'Mrs D. G. Sullivani, who had helned with the judftin<;. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS.

Ttecent arrival* at "Tlip Lodge," Hantuer Springs, inciiule Mr and Mrs G. Uowker (Timaru). Mr Fled W. Clarke, Miss N. Clarke, Captain and Mrs McDoUgall (Tiliiaru), Mrs M. Allfin,' Mrs Frank Kgan (Chmtchurcn), Mr and Mis Eric W. Cuddoi), Mi R. MeGillivrsiy, Mrs Codp.(Christchttrch), l>f. J. J. North and Mrs North (Auckland), Mra K. M. Orchard, Mr N. Orchard (Christchurch), Mrs P. T. 'Bceie, and Miss Peggy Pearson (.Ch rial church). >

lteiKnt arrivals at "View, Brae,"- Hanmcr Springs, include Miss McManaway (Wellington), Mr J. Marwell (Ashburton), Miss A. Gilmour (AVeedons), Misa 'L. B. ChanVberlain (Cliristcliurcli), Mrs H. C'umgh (Templctrm), Mi»s A, Chamberlain (Christchurch), M.e T. G. Warren fClmslclittsch), Miss I. O'Mallev (Cl'Hatcliuvcli). Mr and Mrs J. Lmlenuirin (Southbridge), Mr A Malley (Biuriner), Mr T McClclltnd (Christchurch), Mifiii M, thican (Chvistehtireh), Miss M. A. Mavo (Parnassus), Miss C. Laman (ParniiSSuC), Mr Sewel) iPartiassus), Mfn J. tirlha-m (Ui<rh-b»nV), Waster Gav ! »i Lethsn) (Hlshbaiik), Mrs C. A. Wool ley ILyndJnirst), Mra Low - (Greynioutli). Mrs Dai-iv-l] (Giovmouth), Mr J. Lamb (Chri«tchureh), Mr T. ftalzcll (Christchurch). Mr W. J. Ludemani (Southbridge), and Mr L. , ktidcmann (fcoulbbridse) ; Recent arrivals at "Hannior House," Haniner Springs, include Mr ft. W. Whit# (Chriftlcmirch), Mr and Mis K. Diakfc (Clirislchi'rcli). Mis* A. Davis (Christchurch); Mrai.d/Mrs R. Hart (Christchurch), Mv G. Ureh (Cllriatcliurch), Mr O. Miller (Ckristchurch), Miss Arnold (Ohristehui'oh), Mis* M. Arnold (Christchurch h Mrs Winuclt (Cllristchuivh),. Mr and Mrs T. Somerville (T)unedin), Mr W. Somerville (Dunedin), Mr r. Holfe (Duneclin), Mr It. McKay (St. ■-James), Mr J. Roberton (Gore), Mr J. Stevenson (Flaxton), Mr B. P. Moodie (Napier), Mr A. Oldfield (The Poplars), Mrs Taylor /Rangiora), and Mr arid Mis Redwood (Blenheim). .

The {Allowing is » list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage. Mt. Cook, during (he past w^ekChristi'liunli: Mr and Mra T. F. Wibtfon. Mi 1 T. N. ttorsley. Wellinglon: Mr Mont/. Dunedin: Ml- and Mrs J.- A. arethewson, Mm 0. D. Hatisfleld, Mr nut] Mrs t'\ 7T. Kins. A - Cireenslade Auckland: Misses Winslone. Purliara: Mr Harold Kirk. Oxford: Mr G, A. Jvirk Timftrn: Mr and Mrs J. W. Adanls. Mr Jj. H. Linnev. Mr G. M. Thnmpson, Miss 0. Hadlee. 'Melbbtirne: Mf IT, T,. Morgan. South Africa: Mrs Hav, Miss Hay. Timarn:Mi- and Mrs Bird. FnirliS: Constable Macinfosh. .