WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20420, 15 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

•y The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement g: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond:|:i ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. £*

I Mr and Mrs A. J. Ferguson, who returned to New Zealand by tho Rangitata a fortnight ago after a trip to the Homeland, arrived in Christchurch on Saturday morning, and are at present the guests of Mrs and Miss lveir, Barrington street, Spreydon. Mrs Petor Hercus has gone to Dunedin to spend Christmas with her son, Professor C. E. Hercus, of Otago University. Mrs C. Herbert Lawrence (Fendalton) is leaving next week for Palmerston North, where her sister, Miss Nina Gifford Moore, is shortly to be married. Miss Ella Bull (Christ's College) will spend the holidays with her sisters in Hawke's Bay and Auckland. Mrs It. A. Dickinson (Auckland) is visiting har daughter, Mrs R.~ W. Bellringer, Sunnyside. Miss Jean Webster (Wellington) has returned from North Canterbury, and, after spending a few days with Miss Betty Cotterill, will leave •at tho end of the week for Wellington. Miss Fanny Middleton (Gloucester street west) is leaving next week for a visit to Palmerston North. Nurse Maude acknowledges w»ith thanks gifts of clothing from tho Women's Institute, Omihi. Miss E. Heywood (Casliel street West) has returned from a visit to Oxford. Mrs C. H. Hewlett and family will spend the Christmas holidays at their farm at Rakaia. Miss Lily Bowen. who since her return from England a few weeks ago has been staying with Colonel and Mrs John Studholino (Middleton Grange), has taken a flat at St. Elmo Courts. Mr and Mrs - Ernest Barton and Mr Cranleigh Barton are arriving in Chvistcburch from Wanganui on Thursday. and will take up residence at their cottage at Clifton, Sumner. Mr and Mrs R. J. Thompson (Ashburton) are staying witii Mrs James Catherwood (Papanui road) for the Cordery-Cathcnvood. wedding this evening. The church which is being built at Tai Tapu in memory of the late Lady Rhodes is to be consecrated and opened on St. Paul's Day, January 125 th, 1932. It is expected that General and Mrs Clark and Mr and Mrs Alister Clark will arrive in Christchurch from Victoria about tho middle of January and will stay with Sir Heaton Rhodes at Otahuna for the ceremony. General Clark and Mr Alister Clark are Lady Rhodes's brothers. The proceeds of the vocal recital given recently by Mrs C. G. Sonimers and her pupils in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanages amounted to £7 18s. A very satisfactory meeting was held in the Board Room, Church House, on Friday last to discuss arrangements for a three days' fair to be held next year in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanages on dates to be arranged later. A number of stalls have been allocated and the final arrangements will be .made at a general meeting to be held early in February. Adele Astaire, the dancer, who is to marry Lord Charles Cavendish, the 26 year-old son of the Duko of Devonshire, is 33. The romance between her and the young scion of a noble family has delighted Broadway, where Miss Astaire has been dancing with her brother, Fred, in "The Band Waggon." Tho marriage is to take placo in England next spring or summer. Lord Charles has been in New York serving a financial apprenticeship with J. P. Morgan and Company, bankers. Miss Astaire will retire from the stage. Maggie Dickinson, one of the most popular dancers seen in New Zealand under the J. C. Williamson banner, is on the Mongolia, due in Melbourne on January 4th, under engagement to her old firm. Miss Dickinson's dances, a deux with Sydney Culver—formerly Sydney Yates—will always remain in memory as measures of sheer grace and acrobatic vigour, says an exchange. Since her absence from Australia and New Zealand, Miss Dickinson has been appearing with great success in London, Paris, and Berlin. On the same ship with her is George Highland, J. C. Williamson producea - , who is to stage in Australia "Waltzes from Vienna," the musical spectacle n.ow delighting London. Mark Hambourg has denied the rumour that he is settling in Australia in the wool trade. The rumour arose apparently from the fact that there is • a regulation in Australia against taking more than a small sum of money out of the country, and Mr Hambourg had to invest the profits of his recital tour in some wool transactions. To quote the words of the popular and genial pianist: "The only wool I shall bring back to England with me will bo in the form of winter vests." SHOPPING IN THE SQUARE. There is no need to go further than tho Square to buy high-class toiletries of E. Cameron Smith's quality. Hairbrushes from 3s 6d; manicure sets from 3s; Perfumes from Is 6d; Sponge Bags Is 6d; Soaps in boxes from Is 9d . . . and something new: "Iced" Lavender and Cologne—soothes and cools the skin. E. Cameron Smith's Pharmacy\ Regent Theatre Building, Cathedral square. —6 BELOW WEIGHT—TRY WINCARNIS. If illness, worry, or overwork has pulled you down—made you thin, "nervy,'' sleepless—try WINCARNIS, the famous tonic wine. Each bottle contains the phosphates, mineral salts, and natural fruit sugar of 2jlb of grapes, so valuable in restoring wasted tissues. Beef and malt extracts further nourish and strengthen the system. WINCARNIS will quickly build you up, soothe jagged nerves, bring restful sleep. Obtainable everywhere. Over 18,000 recommendations from j medical men. —6 ! Apart from its .powerful disinfecting qualities, "PURITO" is used for cleaning artificial te6th. It will remove stains from linen or cotton goods, porcelain, enamel and glassware. It is non-poisonous, and any taste or smell quickly disappears after use Children should be taught to gargle daily with "PURITO," as prevention is better than cure. Procurable from all Chemists and Stores. Largo bottle 2s 6d. , — 6 "FIVE HUNDRED" PARTY. .The final "500" party for 1931 was held last night at the Canterbury Women's Club, where there was an unusually large attendance. The recep-tion-room was festively decorated with Christmas lilies, Tiger lilies, and roses, and tho members of the "500" Circle Committee acted as hostesses. At an interval between games, Miss Menzies read a letter from the committee of the Canterbury Women's Club, thanking the "500" Circle for its gift of a chair to the club.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. At the annual meeting of the Christchurch branch of the W.C.T.TJ., Miss Henderson presided over a good attendance. The Temperance Facts read were that there is no social problem which is not aggravated by the expenditure on liquor. The Women's Unemployment Committee thanked the Union for the loan of crockery and cutlery. Members were reminded ot the cradle roll social to be held in the Domain gardens at the end of this week. Miss Davidson read greetings from a branch of the English 8.W.T.A.U., who sent a present of some of its majority birthday cake. A resolution for the National Council of Women was passed to the effect that all women who are called upon to pay the unemployment tax should use a distinctive stamp so that unemployed women might receive some of the Government grant to which they are entitled. A report of the year's work was given by Mrs Day (honorary secrotary). Tho honorary *treasurer, Mrs Adkins, read a satisfactory financial statement. The following officers and superintendents for the ensuing year were electod:—President, Miss Henderson; vice-presidents, Mesdames T. E. Taylor, M. Adkins, J. Richards, A. S. Adams, W. J. Williams, Whetter, Price, and Wicks, and Misses Blackwell and Bishop; honorary secretary, Mrs Ruth Day; honorary receiving secretary, Miss M. M. Thomas; honorary treasurer, Mrs Adkins; honorary assistant treasurer, Miss Gordon. Superintendents: Devotions, Mrs Wicks; Temperance Facts, Miss Henderson; Peace and Arbitration, Mrs J. Richards; outlying districts, Miss Davis; Good Citizenship and Bible-in-schools, Mis.* Bishop; legal and Parliamentary, Miss Henderson and Mrs Pay; philanthropic, Mesdames Israelson an<l Pedler, and Miss Davidson; fresh-air home, Mesdames Price, Whetter, Rodda, and Suckling, and Miss Thompson ; Press, Miss Jessie Mackay; Little White Ribboners, Miss Goodchild; Notable Days, Misses Gordon and Thompson; music. Miss M. M. Stephens; literature, Miss Bishop; White Ribbon, Mrs Day; Birthday League, Mrs Glen; Visiting Committee, Miss Wilkie, Mesdames Simcox, Gilpin, and Pedler, Misses Gordon, Sargent, and Jewell; ways and means, Mesdames Simcox and Cooper; social, Mrs Whetter and Miss Thompson. Appreciation of the work of tho president, Miss Henderson, was expressed by Mrs Wicks. After the Benediction was pronounced a bring-and-buy sale was held in aid of the funds. NORTH LINWOOD KINDERGARTEN. Tho North Linwood Kindergarten, which was opened about three years ago, now has a roll number of nearly sixty, and tho committee has begun to plan for the erection of a schoolroom of its own in tho not very distant future. , Yesterday afternoon the Sunday school building which is at present used for the kindergarten, was crowded to overflowing when the children's Christmas party was held. Miss Hull, principal of the kindergartens, thanked the mothers for the great help they had given during the year, which had proved very successful. Under the direction of Miss Moira Martin, who is in charge of the kindergarten and her assistants, Miss Clark and Miss Godfrey, the tiny chilldren' gave the. following enjoyable programme ot i choruses and organised games:—"We j Welcome You," "Dear Mothers and j Children,'' "I'm as Happy as Can Be," "Policeman in Strand," "Happy Babies," "Ten Nigger Boys," "Christmas Play," and "Carols." Tho curtain was then-drawn back from the stago, disclosing a heavily laden Christmas tree, from which Father Christmas presented a bouquet to Miss Hull and a present to each of the children. The members of the committee then presented a birthday chair to the kindergarten. The committee served tea to the visitors, the members threading their way carefully amongst tiny trains, fire engines, and motor-cars which the delighted children sent rushing across the floor in all directions. Amongst the visitors were Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, president of the Kindergarten Association, Mrs A. K. Hadfield, honorary treasurer, Mrs J. R. Evans, convener of the Sunbeam Kindergarten Committee, and Mrs Rodda, representing the Sydenham Committee. j RICCARTON SCHOOL FAIR. j A 'fair was held on Saturday afternoon at the Riccarton School in aid of the prize and picnic fund. In declaring the fair open, Mr C.S. Thomson expressed regret that the weather was not more suitable for the occasion. Despite tho rain a large crowd attended, and the stall-holders did good business. Proceedings were enlivened with selections by the Glee Party (Misses Doreen Rose, Beryl Rose, Freda Davison, Essie Rountree, and Mr Neil Harris). Highland dancing by Betty Reed and Bunty Irvine, with Miss Ivy Reed at the piano, was also appreciated. A baby show created a great deal of interest, and the judge, Dr. F. W. Helmore, was set a difficult task to place the prize-winners. An entertaining item was the parade of children in fancy dress costumes, the judging of which was by popular vote. One of the best displays of the afternoon was that of the decorated bicycles and pushchairs, and the judge, Miss M. D. Wotherspoon, had a busy time. The stalls were staffed by the following:— Produce, Messrs Wootton, Harrow, and Gawler; cake and sweets, Mesdames Wootton, Keene, Scott, Sherwood, and Chaney; icecream and soft drinks, Mesdames Cole, Halliday, and McLennan, Misses Taylor, Halliday, and Cole, and Messrs Skerten, Harrow, and Jesson; refreshments, Mesdames Harrow, Taylor, Bennett, Wood. Evans, Wootton, and Purves, and Messrs Wright and Wood; bran tub, Mesdames Rayner and Chisnall, and Miss Chisnall; shilling surprise packets, Misses Davison, Rose (2), Rountree, Reed, and Sher 1 wood; darts, Messrs Skerten, Chemis, and Evnns; bursting balloons, Miss Raxworthy and Mr Irvine; skittle alley, Messrs Manson and Pascoe; competitions, Messrs Keene, Hunt, and Hamilton, and Misses Timms and Kvans; toys, Miss Lang, and Messrs Lang and Fletcher; marshals, Messrs Gamble and Penney. The winders in tho baby show were as follows:—-Under nine months, Mrs N. Muir 1, Mrs> W. Scobie 2; under 18 months: Mrs R. Burt 1, Mrs Hampton 2. Fancy dress— Toddlers: Lorraine Bushbridge 1, Ina Bowman 2; under 11: Girls, Joan Harris 1, Nancy AVood 2; boys. Bill Bettlo 1, "Brie "Wootton 2; over 11: Girls, Lois Cole 1. Jean Bushbridge 2; boys, Ken Blakeway 1, George Denny 0. Decorated tricyclefe: Arthur Manson 1, Bill Bettle 2; bicycles: Joe Bettle 1, Jessie Drewctt 2; push-chairs: Veronica Andrews 1, Joyce Wright 2. Have you anything to sell —Do vou wish to buy? If so a small advertisement in the classified section of The Peess will bo all you need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. t—6

CHRISTCHURCH CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION.

WOMEN'S BRANCH. The quarterly meeting of the Women's branch of the Christchurch Citizens' Association was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall last evening, Mrs Beauchamp Lane presiding over an attendance of about fifty members. Miss L. Sanders, the branch's representative on the Women's Unemployment Board, appealed to those who had a surplus supply of fruit in their gardens to communicate with Miss H. K. Lovell-Smith, who would arrange to have the fruit gathered by unemployed women and preserved for their future use. She also asked for gifts of money or goods with which to provide Christmas cheer for the one hundred unemployed women in the City, and for the fifteen or twenty women who are engaged in tho depot or in the sewing centre. Appeal to Rotary Club. * After some discussion it was de» cided that a sub-coAmittee, comprising Miss Lovell-Smith and Miss Sanders, should wait on Mr A. M. Burns, president, and Mr Denys Hoare, secretary of the Rotary Club, to suggest that the Women's branch should assist the Rotary Club in its appeal on Friday and Sunday, if in return, the Rotary Club would help the unemployed Mvomen. In the event of the Rotary Club falling in with the suggestion, many of the members volunteered to assist with the Rotary Appeal on Friday and Sunday, and others expressed willingness to lend their motor-cars for the delivery of Christmas parcels on Christmas Eve. On the motion of Miss Laura Tabart, it was decided that each member present at the meeting should contribute 2s towards providing Christmas cheer for unemployed women. Address by Mr C. E. Jones. Mr C. E. Jones, who recently returned from a visit to England, gave an interesting address on hi 3 travels. Tho, speaker described his visit to Cardiff', the unofficial capital of Wales, where ho visited the Council Chambers with their fine collection of marble statuary, worth £30,000. lie was introduced to tho Mayor, who is elected by the Aldermen of the City, and addressed a meeting of Rotarians presided over by a Mr Auckland. Mr Jones then spoke of the immense volume of traffic in London, the control of which was becoming a great problem. He paid a tribute to the competence, the knowledge, and the courtesy of the London policemah, of whom there are 11,000 in the City and 22,000 in the metropolitan area, which includes an area within a radius of 15 miles from tho centre of the City. He said that ho had seen the traffic of London held up to allow a black cat to cross the street! The speaker then described the omnibus service and said ! that 800,000,000 people were carried annually on the London buses. He had ! been greatly interested in a mannequin parade which he had attended, in which the most graceful girl was a Chinese. Ai other pleasant experience was his visit to the Royal Motor Tournament, | where he had seen the Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth, the latter hatless and dressed in turquoise blue. Mr Jones was unpleasantly surprised to see the amount of drinking indulged in by men and women between acts at the theatres, and to one coming from Now Zealand, where tho hotels are closed on Sunday, it was something of a shock to see twenty-six young women —not of the poorer classes—drinking in an hotel bar at 9.45 o'clock on a Sunday night, while their children waited for them in the passage outside. But he saw little drunkenness. Mr Jones concluded an interesting address by briefly describing various social services in London and expressing his admiration of the beauty and traditions of England, and the loyalty and steadfastness of English people. After a vote of thanks to Mr Jones had been carried amid applause, supper i was served. ] PARTY AT HANMER SPRINGS. A garden fete in aid of the funds of the local sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the grounds of Mr F. J. Savill's residence, St. Helens Station, on Saturday afternoon. "There was only Sa moderate attendance, the weather being o.vercast and threatening, but luckily the rain held off and the various sporting events and j?ames w.ere successfully carried out. Mrs G. 0. Rutherford, president of the local j branch, introduced Mrs B. L. Blunden, secretary of the Waikari district branchj who gave some interesting information in reference to Plunket work since its inception, and then declared the fete open. ' The following were in charge of the various stalls and competitions: Hidden treasure, Mrs F. J. Savill; clock golf, Mrs H. J. Peek; sweets stall, Mesdames J. Peters and D. R. B. Stavart; Salome, Mrs J. Wilson; lucky dip, Misses N. and J. Farrow; afternoon tea, Mesdames J. Gemmell and H. Farrow and Miss A. Lalimert. The hidden treasure competition was won by Miss H. Taylor. The.sports results were as follows: Married ladies' race: Mrs J. Turner 1. Mrs F. J. Peach 2, Mrs W. H. Atkinson 3. Single ladies' race: Miss E. D. Robinson 1, Miss N. Farrow 2 Miss J. Farrow 3. Nail driving competition: Mrs P. Breckon 1, Mrs F. J. Peach 2. Married men's race: g! B. Hickman 1, D. A. Manson 2. Single men's race: F. Stark 1, A. Wagner and C. Pulley (dead heat) 2. High jump: C. Pulley (4ft 6in) 1, N. Barker (4ft 4in) and E. Tomlinson (4ft 4in) 2. equal. Whistling race: E. B. Horton 1, N. Toder 2, A. Wagner 3; Thread the needle race: Frank Stark and Miss M. Cuthill 1, A. Wagner and Mrs J. L. Hay 2, J. Oliver and Miss Saunders 3. Dressing race: T. Maliar and Mrs T. Maher, sen., 1, E. B. Horton and Miss M. Love 2. Girls' sack race: Mary Peters 1, Gretehen Atkinson 2. Boys' sack race: I. Galilee 1, J. Galilee 2, H. Paterson 3. Clock golf, first competition: Mr H. J. Peek. Second competition: Miss Hammon. The stall holders were as follows: Ice-cream and soft drinks, Miss Sheila Atkinson and Miss Vera Graves; flowers, produce, and cakes, Mesdames A. G. Dawson, W. Hanmer Atkinson, and G. O. Rutherford; guessing competition, Mrs J. L. Hay, Mrs T. Maher. Miss E. Hodges, and Mr H. J. Peek. Music during the afternoon was supplied by Mrs G. B. Hickman (piano), Mr O. Loughlin (jazz instruments). and Mr Manson (violin). In the evening the Hanmer Hall was requisitioned for an impromptu dance, and an enjoyable .time was spent. Tho total takings for the day -were over £'4o. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Hotel Federal: Mr J. Oliver (Wellington) and Mr J. R. Bruce (Timaru). "Warner's Hotel; Mr and Mrs T. Harrison (Winchester).

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

DUVAUCHELLE. The monthly meeting of the Duvauchelle branch of the Women's Institute was held in the club's room, Mrs WGiddens presiding. The afternoon passed in community singing, violin and vocal items, and with recitations and competitions. A vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Lewthwaite and helpers for their work in disposing of £9 worth of baskets on behalf of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. * On a vote being taken, Kowhai was adopted as the Institute's flower. 3ARRHILL. The monthly meeting of the Barrhill Women's Institute was held in th© school on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Doak presiding over a large attend'ance. The roll call for the day was "Summer Drinks" and 6ome excellent recipes were given. The winner of a competition for papier mache work was Mrs Gilmour and other competitions were won by Mrs Tizzard and Miss Jean Thompson. Mrs Dixon gave a very instructive demonstration on icing Christinas cakes and was accorded a vote of thanks. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Maw, Doak, A. Hlolmes, and Tizzard. LtNTON DOWNS-CHARWELL FORKS BRANCH. Mrs J. W. Scales presided over the meeting of the Lyntoij. Downs-Charwell Forks Branch of the Women's Institute, held in the Charwell School, thirty-one members being present. Mrs Snuschall, Mrs Hesketh, and Miss Snuschall were hostesses for the afternoon. Mrs Hesketh supplied the motto for the month—"Where there is a will there is a way." It was decided to place Mrs Evans in charge of the recipe book, Mrs Weavers in charge of the patterns, Mrs Borthwick in charge of the roll call, and Mrs Robertson in charge of the sales table. After afternoon tea had been served. Miss D* Roberton gave a demonstration ot paper flower making. The flowers were afterwards sold, and the proceeds given to the Branch funds. The competition—a home-made article suitable for a Christmas present —was won by Mrs Roberton's eiderdown, made with home washed and prepared wool. Miss Ruth Barker displayed home-cured sheep skins and home-made gloves. A general picnic- is to be held on January 2nd at the Suey river, and the members of the Kaikoura Branch of the Women's Institute are invited to join the Lynton Downs Branch for the day. CHERTSEY. At the monthly meeting of the Chertsey Women's Institute, Mrs M. R. Wilkinson (president) presided over an attendance of fifty members and friends. It was decided not to hold a meeting in January, as the crops were bo much earlier than last year, and to have the February meeting on the third Thursday. The competition for next meeting is to be "something new from something old." An essay on "My Country Garden," written by Mrs W. Rankin (Ashburton), a member of the Institute, was read by Mrs A. P. Bruce, and was much appreciated by all. Mrs J. W. Watson, in a few words, thanked Mrs Rankin for her apt description of the garden in spring. During the afternoon musical items were given by the following:—Vocal' trio, Mrs A. P. Bruce, and Misses F. Ironside and R. Watson, "In Summer Woods"; pianoforte solo, Miss M. Hanrahan, "Ragamuffin"; vocal solos, Miss Kathleen Lambie, "Trees"; Miss F. Ironside, "In a Monastry Garden"} and Miss S. Lambie, "'Twas April." A demonstration on the icing of a Christmas cake was given by Miss O. M. Doig. Miss Doig was accorded a vote of thanks. The roll-call on "Uses of Newspaper" brought forward some very good hints. A competition for a Christmas gift not costing more than a shilling was won by Mrs Mcßobb with a worked handkerchief sachet and Mrs Long, second, with a lavender sachet. The afternoon concluded with community singing, tho accompanist being Miss M. Hanrahan. The iiobbesses were Mesdames James Lambie, W. Lambie, W. Hurst, and R. E. Hampson, and Miss E. Magson. MOUNT SOMERS. The December moeting of the Mount Somers Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs F. Peter, "Rangitea," Mrs L. M. Goodrich (presi-! dent) presiding 1 over a good attendance. Three new members were ad-! mitted. Mrs E. Roberts gave a most interesting demonstration on the making of raffia trays and baskets. After the conclusion of business, members adjourned to the garden, where tho profusion of beautiful blooms was enjoyed by everyone. At the. conclusion of afternoon tea, a very hearty vote * of thanks. Was passed to Mrs Peter for her. hospitality. ST. ANDREWS. Tho monthly meeting of the St. Andrews branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Public Hall on Saturday afternoon, the president, Mrs W. E. Mills, presiding over a good attendance of members. It was decided to abandon the proposed "group picnic" for this year.-but each Institute will hold its own picnic and tho St. Andrews one will be held at the residence of Mrs W. E. Mills. Several members have accepted the Pareora Institute's invitation to attend its picnic on January 7th. j A very interesting talk on "Posture" was given by Miss I. Mills and was much, apreciated by those present. I Miss Coupe acted as her demonstrator. i Brisk business was done at the bring and buy stall which "was conducted to augment the Institute's funds. There were more entries thtn usual for the competitions and they were all of a high standard.' Miss Muliken was the winner of the best article not costing more than Is. A competition for the best present for a child in hospital was won by Mrs Cook, with Mrs Duggan seoond. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames C. H.'S. Johnston. S. Edwards, and L. Bell, Misses K. Blank and I. Copeland. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. i The following is a list of the guests who have registered at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, during the past week:—Chicago, U.S.A.: Mrs Alex. Hodgart. Colombo, Ceylon: Mr and Jp/ J- Speer. , London: Major and Mrs Jacomb. Perth: Mr and Mrs Eckersley. Mrs R C WaUBr' B w'ir f nt ' England: Mr Lionel S. Waller. Wellington: Mr and Mrs Davison. Auckland: Mr and Mrs M W. Digby Christ church: Miss Esther Pearee. Dunedin: Mr and Mrs C. Mitchell. Fairlie: Mr F Geaney. Lake Pukaki: Mr R. G. Elliott. Tunaru: Mr R. L Wigley. Auckland: Mr E. JL Hollingswood,

WEDDINGS. | GLEESON—CHAPLIN. The wedding took place recently at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, of Gwendoline, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Chaplin, Belfast, and Francis Patrick Joseph,, fifth son of Mrs Gleeson and the late Mr J. Gleeson, Blenheim. The Rev* Father A. Keane, S.M., performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming frock of ivory satin, with a tulle veil, held in place by sprays of "orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Florence Chaplin, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. Her dress was of blue figured silk georgette worn with hat-and shoes to.tone. " Mr Thomas Gleeson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held later at Dixieland, where Mrs Chaplin received her guests wearing a frock of brown woollen Cashmere cloth, trimmed with fawn georgette and brown hat. She carried a posv of Iceland poppies. Mrs Gleeson, mother': of the bridegroom.) wore a dress of black French crepe de chine, with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red roses. , When Mr and Mrs Gleeson left on the wedding tour, the bride wore a smart brown tailored suit and brown hat. ROWING CLUB'S DANCE. » Members and visitors were entertained at- the second of a series of weekly dances, held by the Union Rowing Club on Saturday evening. Teddy Jones's .band supplied the music The i winners of the Monte Carlos were Miss Harwood and Mr Warner, Miss Burgess and Mr Wilson, Miss Booth and Mr Wilson, and winners of the lucky Mr Wnke. 6 Misß Rountree Among those present were Misses M an ®. Prxme,, Wmni® Jones. Irene Stuart May Thorne, Daphne Wis, an , Anderson, Doreen Doody, Iris Woods. Joan Cusacjk, D. Taylor Svbil Bowen, May Thorne, Eame £owen, Vwlet Coates, PhyUi 8 Chidgey, Verna Askew, Pauline Askew, Francis Harriot Roiintree, K fi' ® 1 Sorton, Rosie Burgess, Marie Sisson, Dulcie Harwood, I UnXr2™d°\r D ? n ?^ awlings ' Bertha Underwood, Mavis Daly, Warner /Her- !

MOTHERS' UNION. •,* At the Vicarage, the- PreMfiNl branch of the Mothers' Union last meeting for the present JWfftl meeting took the form of t'lmH gift afternoon, a gift' for the Deaconesses' ,mH Christchurch. As a .re«QlV'sMnH parcel of .goods was B. Handsiwas the winner' tition held during the aftera||HH« a treasure hunt in the by Mrs C. Atkinson. was seired on -the lawn,. BgangHH Hands, conveyed the ladies present for the tended to them by Mis. Those present or who /aaWffflßl sending contributions were&tfjjjf&Mß Jones, Miss Als. Jones,' man, Mrs Marshall, Mrs 'Giles, Mrs W. Hands, '.tJfgMMB Hands, Mrs A. Bennett, f'-SsU Walker, Mrs li. Harris, Mrs Bretherton, Mrs O. A. Smith, and Mrs TiMAjtu mm SOCIAL AND FBnH Miss Sinclair ing at "Cadogap," Beftq*j^Wßßß Mrs J. W. Pair (Donglu 'MM yesterday to spend a t*w Mrs Wills, (Christchnrehjt the guest of Mrs Edgar JfffSjgaßß tiri w )j is now staying witk,.|MeflH Ehodes ("Hadlow"). - 'waHH Mrs Andrew Guild mnka) returned home on tw§J|HBS spending the weefc-caA Ziesler (Elizabeth strtetJ'VijMH Miss Diana Orb ell (Tto is the guest of Mrs. ("Koromiko")j will leave