WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20421, 16 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

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 notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Miss Joan Burns (St. Albans) and Mrs MacCorkindale have left for Wellington to join the Monowai for Sydney. Miss Norah Haggitt, who hns been on the staff of Rangi-ruru for the past year, has accepted the position of games mistress at Amberley House Collegiato School. Mrs Noel Itobilliard has returned to Ashburton after spending three weeks with her aunt at Dunsandel. Mr and Mrs W. G. Jamieson (Riccarton) are amongst recent guests at the Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke. Miss lna McNeil, an old girl of the Christchurch Girls' High School, who has been spending a year abroad, is returning to the Dominion in time to resume her duties at lona College, Ilavelook North, at the beginning of the first term of 1932. # Mrs J.»J. Gresham (Gore) is speeding a few days with Miss E. Gresham; Bishop street, on her return from a tour of the North Island. Mrs Deans (Riccarton House) will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays visiting members of her family in the country. Airs W. H. Symes (Merivale lane) will spend Christmas with Mrs Kenneth Murchison, Glenthorne, Lake Coleridge. Mr and Mrs W. J. le Cren (Murray place) are leaving next week to spend Christmas with relatives in Motueka. Miss Nancye le Cren, who has been spending several weeks, in Wellington, is returning to Christchurch on Saturday. Misses E. and V. Kirk (St. Albans) are spending a few days at Godley House, Diamond Harbour. Miss D. H. Letts, who was a member of the staff of the Chri6tchurch Girls' High School in 1917, is arriving in New Zealand this month for a short holiday visit. Since leaving New Zealand, Miss Letts has spent most of her time in London, but lias travelled considerably in Europe and Canada. Mrs M. 11. Godby and her two sons (Fendalton) will spend the holidays camping in South Canterbury. Mr and Mrs C. D. Edmundson (Napier) are arriving in Christchurch at the end of this week, to spend Christmas with Mrs W. H. Graham, Cambridge terrace. Mr and Mrs A. T. C. Sellars and family (Fendalton) are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays camping at Waiaii. Mrs Peter Hall (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to Mrs Bruce Murray, South Canterbury. Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp (Silverton) and her niece. Miss Peggy Williams, are visiting Christchurch and are staying at Warwick House. Word has been received that Mrs Itoyd-Garlick, willow of Mr RovdGarlick, well known as a physical instructor in New Zealand, died in London on November 2nd after a short illness, Mr and Mrs Phillip Barnett (Riccarton) are leaving this week for a motor trip to Auckland. Miss Monica Richards,: a former pupil of the. Christchiirch Girls' High School, is now teaching English in a French girls' college at Alencon, Orme. "The " Doll's House" will be open this morning and afternoon in Victoria square, near the Bowker Fountain, for the sale of toys, cakes, and sweets. Much ingenuity has been displayed in the making of the. toys by members of the junior branch of the Navy League, which no doubt many people will be anxious to possess as mascots or otherwise.' The proceeds frgm the sale will go to the funds of the Navy League and will be expended on patriotic educational work. JAMES SHOE STORE, LIMITED. WAREHOUSE STOCK GOING CHEAP. New lines to hand of fashionable Shoes, in smart designs for summer wear, in Coloured Kids, also White with Trimmings. All types and colours in Canvas Sport Shoes and Satin and Brocade Evening Shoes. Sale Pricos. __ 148 Armagh street, Next Dominion Motors. —6 Enjoy - a really English Christmas JDinner amidst sociable and select 'surroundings at the United Service Hotel. Dinner will be served at 6.30 p.m. Tariff, 10s 6d, wine inclusive. 'Phone 32-060 for reservations. —6 A Christmas Present that will be appreciated—a smart Handbag of fine quality leather, lined with figured silk, strong frames, and desirable shapes, a numerous variety in the most favoured colours at extremely low prices. MacGibbon's, Fur Specialist, 154 Armagh street, —3 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. , Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6

Mr Justice Frazer and Mrs Frazer (Wellington), who are visiting Christchurch, arc staying at Warwick House. Mrs Ashley Dean, (Methven) is the guest of Mrs R. L. M. Kitto (Holiy road). Mr and Mrs Chennells (Masterton) are arriving from the North Island to spend Christmas with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs E. J. Chennells (Medbury, Fendalton). Mrs. J. E. Todhunter and family (St. Albans) are leaving at the end of next week to spend the New . Year holidays at Clarence Bridge, Marlborough. Miss Marjorie Sheridan (Sydney) is expected in Christchurch this morning to visit her cousin, Lady Ward (Merivale lane). Mr and Mrs B. A. Y. Wynue-Yorke and Miss Freda Jennings are leaving Christchurch next week to spend a few weeks at Clarence Reserve. Marlborough. * Miss Sylvia Orbell (Timaru) is the. guest of Mrs James Maling (Durham street North). * Miss Julie Snow, who has been staying with Mrs Gordon Coull, Fendalton, left yesterday for Invercargill, The ladies of St. Joseph's Parish, Papanui, are holding a sale of produce and home-made cakes in the vestibule of the Grand Theatre on Saturday morning, December 19th. Mr and Mrs A. J. Jpnes, accompanied by their daughter and Miss Dallas Wilkinson, are spending a holiday at the Opihi Fishing Huts. Mr Nelson Maclean, coach for the rowing crew of Wanganui Collegiate School, is arriving in Christchurch this morning with the crew, and will be the guest of Mr and Mrs A. J. Dunn, Christ's College. Mr and Mrs J. Fraser and their children Hurunui), Mr and Mrs Pearshousc (Dunedin), Mrs Guyon Macdonald (Orari), Mrs and Miss Pridie (Geraldine), Sir Francis Boys (England), Miss Dangar and Miss Mackerras (Sydney), Mr and Mrs J. W. Fair (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs Fairbairn (formerly of Wanganui), who recently returned from a lengthy visit to England, are staying at Warwick HJouse. DRAMATIC CIRCLE'S PARTY. In connexion with the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society, two reading circles are conducted weekly by Mrs R. R. D. Milligan, who, early thi3 year, returned to Christchurch after two years spent in America in studying dramatic art and production. In appreciation of her kindly guidance the members of the evening group arranged a party in Mrs Milligan's honour, to which members of the afternoon circle and the committee of the Society were invited and which was held in the rehearsal room, Cash el street, last night. Many of the seventy guests who had taken part in one of the Society's productions, were dressed "in character," and in consequence, the gathering presented an amusingly motley appearance. On her arrival, Mrs Milligan was presented by Miss Nicholls with a beautiful bouquet, and later Miss Freda Jennings, on behalf of the evening circle, presented Mrs Milligan with a handsome hand-bag. The guest of honour and Mr Roy Twyneham acted a scene from Congreve's "The Way of the World," and "Androcles and the Lion" and "The Man in the Bowler Hat" were played by other members of the party. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. KINDERGARTEN BREAK-UP. A pleasant gathering took place i n the St. James's Parish Hall, Riccarton, yesterday afternoon, when the pupils of Miss Maude Devereux-Jones's kindergarten : entertained . their parents and friends at the annual break-up party. The programme consisted of a hymn, drill, songs, nursery rhymes, games, and dancing, all ot which were enjoyed by the audience. The Rov. R. de Lambert presented the prizes, and congratulated the winners, who were Euphie MdLaughlan, 'Mary Vivian, Bonnie Pritcnett, Jean Fraser, Coreen Jewel, John Mercer, and Barry Treleaven. After the pryse-giving, Miss Devereux-Jones, on behalf of the children, made a presentation to Mr de Lambert. Afternoon tea was served by the ex-pupils. Among those present were the Rev. and Mrs R. de Lambert, the. Rev. and Mrs P. H. Pritchett, Mrs Norman Scott, Mrs Isaac Thompson, and Hamilton and David, Mrs J. Wynn-Irwi.n, Mrs C. Smith, Mrs A. W. Parrott, and Barbara, Mrs P. McLaughlan and Eupliie, Mrs D. Craik, Mrs J. Fraser and Miss T. Fraser, Miss Tait, Mrs Aylmer Vivian nnd Dianas and Mary, Miss Elsa Whitta, Mrs Lance Jewell and Coreen, Mrs Joseph Mercer and John and Richard. Miss Joan Chamberlain, Miss Pat Tipping, Miss Joan O'Brien, and Miss Jean McMillan.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE.

ANNUAL DANCE. Last night was the nights of nights for many schoolgirls who had been looking forward eagerly for weeks td the Christ's College dance —always-a very important event for senior girls and sub-debutantes. In previous years the dance has been held at Christ's College, but this year a change of venue was decided upon, and the young people—over 200 in all—spent a very happy evening at the Winter Garden, dancing to the music of the Bailey-Marston Orchestra. In the supper-room the tables were decorated with narrow panels of black and white—the College colours —and crystal vases of roses, sweet peas, Iceland poppies, and- geraniums. Mr J. Monteath, Mr A. E. Flower, Mr A. J. Dunn, and Mr H. E. Soloman were the committee responsible for the arrangements for the dance. The guests were received by Mrs Monteath, assisted by Mrs Dunn. Mr Monteath, who had been in Dunedin with the College cricket team, arrived in Christchurch by the second express and reached the Winter Garden about 8 o'clock. The guests of honour were Bishop and Mrs West-Watson, Mr and Mrs J. Monteath, Mr and Mrs A. E. Flower, Rev. and Mrs Owen Williams, Mr and Mrs A. J. Dunn, Mr and Mrs G. S. Strack, Mr and Mrs R. H. O'Donel Davis, Mr and Mrs B. A. Y. WynneYorke, Mr and Mrs A. G. Gurnsey, Miss Sylvia Wright, Misa Ella Bull, Miss Gresson, Mrs Forbes, Miss Philpotts, Mrs C. L. Young, Miss ComynsThomas, and Mr H. E. Soloman. Mrs West-Watson wore a frock and coatee of fine black lace and net. Mrs Monteath wore a graceful frock of dahlia-red georgette with draped corsage. Mrs Flower wore a frock and coatee of black georgette. Mrs Dunn's becoming frock was of soft moss-green faconne, with full skirt of plain georgette. Mrs Strack wore a frock and coatee of beige lace. Mrs Owen Williams, black floral georgette with yoke and bolero of black £sh-net. Miss Sylvia Wright, black georgette with corsage of black floral georgette. Mrs Gurnsey, black georgette, with yoke and hem of black lace. Miss Comyfis-Thomas, black lace. * Mrs Wynne-Yorke, black satin, with coatee and frilled skirt of black spotted net. Mrs O'Donel Davis, black georgette, patterned with small rose-pink flowers and gold tracery. Mrs C. L. Young, black lace. Mrs Forbes, black satin, trimmed with black nelt. Others present were Misses Joy Tennent, Sheila Tennent, Natalie Vale, Adelaide Warrihgton, Elizabth Holdorness, Catherine Macfarlane, Dorothy Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Lorna Loughnan, Gwynneth Holmes, Peggy Starky, Anne Starky, Sally Wynn-Wilhams, .Tune Wright, Waveney Davis, Isla Thomas, Elisabeth Morris, D. le.Cren, Betty Trewin, Margaret Knights. Mary Bunz, Mary Stevenson, Mary 0 Brien, Gwynneth Tnlbot, Marjorie Talbot, Margaret Wcbley. Olwyn Howard, Kathleen McNamara, Helen .Thomson, Lyndsey Thomson, Alison Beadel, Patricia Wauchop, June Stewart, Nance Shand, Helen Hervey, Joan Preston, Fay Cowper, Isobel Wright, Mary P. Hamilton, Neroli McClatchie, Noeleen Bishop, Margaret Paterson, Irene Morton, Barbara White, Mary Thomas, Elva Atkinson, Cecile Dolamore, Rina , Macdonald, Eleanor Denniston, Marion Stephens, Lois Petrie, Noelene Piller, Hat Coop, Helen Harper, Stephanio - Holmes, Lorna Best, Ruth Hitchiggs, Nora Quarrell, Peggy Blunden, Margaret McLean, Pauline Upham, Helen Bruce, Deirdro Mulligan, Anne Morrow, Betty Morrow, Gertrude Moore, Sheila Coroner, Celia Reese. Dorothy Redgrave, Pam Price, Huia Stables, Leslie Milnes. Peggy Gunn. Joy Perry, Janet Steele, Eunoe Thompson, Joan Whitcombe. Cara Pinckney. Sylvia Orbell, Joan Cunningham, Bettv Hatherley, Norah- Firth, Gwen Glasson, Ola Ritchie, Elisabeth Alpers, Joan Masefield, Ruth Calson. Dorothy Wills, Audrey Sedgley, Jov Row, Daphne Sedglev, Florence Cannon. Bridget Gresson, Jean Todd Bermce Smith, Margaret Hayes, Barbara Buchanan, Joan Browne, and Joan Williams. SCHOOLGIRLS' PARTY. An enjoyable evening party was given at the home of Mrs A. Hobbs, Boulton avenue, SpreVdon, where Form Vc of the Christchurch Girls' High School met to celebrate their break-up The evening was spent in games (Mid -dancing. The winners of the lucky-spot waltz were Jean Taylor and Shoita Roscoe. Those present included Jewel Hobbs, Doreen Anderson, Helen Campbell, Winifred Smith; Enid Ockenden, Doris Wear, Muriel Biggs, Grace Youngson, Joan ITincksman, Elsie Cheals, Clarico Williamson, Joan Ross, Isobel Doig? Nancy Poison, Jean Taylor, Shona Roscoe, and Marion Jamieson.

TEACHER RETIRES.

I WEST CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. • Ex-pupils of the West Christchurch District High School, members of the staff, and friends of the school gathered at the Country Club, Riccarfcon, last night to say farewell to Miss M. Hardey, senior woman assistant, who is shortly leaving Christchurch on a visit to the Old Country. The evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with musical and elocutionary items. Miss Hardey was presented with a travelling rug and a hand-bag to mark the esteem in which she was hedu at the school. Mr J. H. Jones, chairman of the West Christchurch School Committee, said that they had gatnered to do honour to one with whom they had all had pleasant associations for very many years. On behalf or the parents of pupils and the committee he expressed thanks and appreciation to Miss Hardey for the worii she had accomplished at the schofl, and hoped that she would enjoy a long and happy life. . Mr D G. Sullivan, M.P.. said thpt, as Mayor, he was pleased to join with the others in paying a tribute to Miss Hardey's services, not only to the school, but to the community as a whole. Teachers could never hajre doubts as to the value of their work, nnd Miss Hardey had played her part in that work valiantly and well. Mr Sullivan expressed the hope that she would carry with her a consciousness of duty well done. The happiness with which Miss Hardey imbued her pupils was stressed by Mr L. F. do Berry, headmaster of the school. Her part in the conduct | of the school had been noble and fine, and the number of years that she had been teaching so successfully had left behind a great many who must reflect her good and refining influence. She had established a monument "more enduring than brass." Mr de Berry hoped that she would be happy in her retirement. Miss A. C. Finlayson, a member of the staff, also spoke, saying that Miss Hardey's energies had not been confined to school life. For many years she had been on the executive of the V omen Teachers' Association, AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. The following members of a class who hare received instruction in home nursing, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, have been successful in passing the examination and have qualified for the certificate of the Association Mrs T. J). Angus, Misses M. H. Alpe, M. I*. Boardman, M. D. Cameron, B. R. Fellowos, G. G. Henderson, J. HigSins, M. Maindonald, F. G. Mortimer, H. McQuillan, S. M. Shaw, E. B. Thomas, and A. K. Van Dongen. HUMANITARIAN AND ANTI-VIVI-SECTION SOCIETY OF N.Z. The Dominion president, Mrs A. D. Houston, has received from England the following further acceptances as patrons of the Humanitarian and Anti-Vivisec-tion Society, viz:—Lord Ernest Hamilton, who is a vice-president of the National Anti-vivisection Society, England; and Dr. Walter R. Hadwen, M.D., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., L.S.A., etc., who is president, of the British Union for Abolition of Vivisection. Dr.. Hadwen practises in Gloucester, England, and is the author of much literature in connexion with anti-Vivisection. - SURPRISE PARTY. • A surprise party was taken to the residence of Dr. and Mrs Seed to celebrate the birthday of their eldest daughter, Enid. An enjoyable evening was spent with games, dancing, and competitions. Sir A. Barker acted as M.C. Among those present were Mrs Seed, Enid Seed, Mavis King, Vera. Box, Bensley, Joan Armstrong, Gwen Gafney, Messrs A. Barker, M. Robson, P. Dixon, L. Greenslade, and M. Rickaid. DANCES ARRANGED. This evening a sixpenny Christmas cheer dance will be held in" th© Ferry Road Hall under the auspices of the Palais Royal Committee.

WEDDINGS. HAWORTH—KEEN. At St. John's Church, Latimer square, yesterday afternoon, the marriage took place of Lily Eileen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Keen, Bealey avenue, and Claud Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Haworth, Bristol street. The ceremony was performed by tbe Rev. J. T. McWilliam, and the church was decorated with pink flowers. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by her sister,. Miss Elsie Keen, and Miss May Ward as briesmaids, and by her little niece, Judith • Brown, as flower-girl. Her bridal dress was of white satin beautc and was made with plain long-sleeved bodice joined to the full circular Bkirt in a deep V back and front to match the lino of the decolletage. Her long tulle veil, which formed a train, was embroidered with a large true lovers' knot and was arranged over a cap of the tulle, to which it was held by a spray of orange blossom buds finished with a cluster of buds over each ear. She carried a shower bouquet of white and pale pink hot-house flowers.' The two bridesmaids were dressed alike in frocks of pale almond green crepe satin, made with prettily flared skirts, .plain bodices, and quarter-length sleeves, edged with white fur. Each wore a semi-bowler hat of green pineapple straw, trimmed with an ostrich feather and green ribbon, and carried a shower bouquet of pale pink hot-house flowers. The flower-girl wore a frock of pale pink crepe de chine frilled to the waist with pink net frills, and a poke bonnet to match trimmed with a ruching of pale pink and pale green ribbon. She carried a posy of pink flowers. Mr Leslie Harris was best man, and Mr Horace Haworth was. groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Winter Garden. Mrs Keen wore a frock of black georgette with scalloped rever and inset vestee of white georgette, and a coatee of black georgette finished at the elbow and at the basque line with shaped frills. Her black sisal straw hat was banded with patent leather and slightly raised in front to show two white camellias. Her bouquet was of red flowers. Mrs Haworth, the bridegroom's mother, wore an ensemble of black lace and georgette, and a black straw sailor-shaped hat banded with primrose patent leather. Her bouquet was of pale yellow carnations. When the bride and bridegroom left later for their honeymoon the bride wore a tailored suit, with full-length coat, of royal blue and white speckled tweed, a white satin blouse, and a smart blue straw Robin Hood hat banded with ribbon and trimmed with two small blue and white quills. She carried a skunk stole. Mr and Mrs C. A. Haworth's future home will be in Timaru. CORDERY—CATHERWOOD. At St. Mary's Merivale, early last evening, the Venerable Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt celebrated the marriage of Maida Gwendoline, only child of Mr and Mrs' James Catherwood, Papanui road, and William Edward Russell, youngest son of Mr and Mrg Lionel Cordery, also of Papanui road. The church was decorated with blue delphiniums, gold roses, palms, and maples. Mr Alfred Worsley was organist, and Mr Catherwood gave his daughter away.

The bride wore a beautiful frock of cream satin, with yoke and long sleeves, puffed from tlio shoulders to the elbows, of Chantilly. lace. The fitting satin bodice was made with points coming over the lace yoke and was vandyked on to the very fully flared instep.-length skirt, while the narrow satin belt was clasped with a brilliant Duckle. Her veil of double tulle, worn, over the face, was arranged over a cap of Chantilly lace, outlined with orange blossom, and formed the train. She wore long earrings of orange blossom, and carried a trailing armlet of cream roses set in a circle of gold roses. The bridesmaids were Misses Zena Bates, Margery Thompson (cousin of the bride), Betty Baxter, and Ethelwyn Bates. They wore sleveless frocks of jadcite green ninon, each tucked from the square neck to the knees, and weighted at the hem with four flounces. From their sashes of apricot faille fell bustles and trains of ninon outlined with pearls, and their little coatees had olbow-length sleeves edged with frills. They wore cream lace mittens and high coronets of pearls, and carried muffs of shaded apricot and blue flowers, edged with frills of green tulle. Mr Douglas McDonald was best man and Mr Royce- Soanes was groomsman. The wedding reception was held at Warner's Hotel, where the guests were entertained at a dinner-party followed by a dance in the lounge. The diningroom was gay with rambler roses, and the dinner tables were decorated with small pink gladioli and pink carnations. Mrs Catherwood wore a black lace frock and coatee witli elbow sleeves, a three-quarter length coat of black Ting velvet, trimmed with black fur at the hem and the elbows, and a black celophane tricorne hat with drooping ostrich feather. She carried a bouquet of apricot and gold begonias. Mrs Cordery, the bridegroom's mother, wore a handsome gown of white satin, plainly cut, with very long skirt. Her white velvet hat was trimmed with flat white velvet leaves. At the church she wore -a white fur coat with black musquash collar and cuffs,- and at the reception she wore a black miroir velvet bridge coat slashed with white. She carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers. The bride travelled later in a suit of marine blue fine wool romaine, the basqued coat having collar and long narrow revers of grey lamb, and a wide blue leather belt. Her blouse was of beige satin, with cowl collar, and she wore a marine blue volour tricorne hat with blue glycerine feather falling over one side. BELL—MOOftE. At St. John's Church, Latimer square, recently, the wedding of Nina Muriel only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr .T. T. Moore, of Nelson, and Frank Thomas Henry, only son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Bell, of Newcastle on Tyne, England, was solemnised bj the Rev. J. T. McWilliam. Miss Blacl was organist, and the church wa prettily decorated by Miss Vera Bel and Mrs .T. H. Miller. The bride, who was given away bj Mr W. Pryce, wore an ankle-length gowr of Chantilly lace over ivory satin. Hei veil of embroidered tullo fell from a lace cap with pearls anc orange blossom and she carried an armlet of white and shaded pink roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Vera May Bell, sister of the bridegroom, who

wore a gown of lime-green brocaded crepe de chine made with tight-fitting bodice and fully flared ankle-length skirt. A coatee and close-fitting hat of gold lace completed the attractive ensemble. The bridesmaid wore a necklace of aig.ber rhinestones and pearls with ear-rings to match, ( the gift of bridegroom. She carried a Victorian posy to tone with her gown. Mr N. L. Moore, brother of the bride, was best man. On leaving the church after the ceremony, the bride was presented by Master Peter Miller with a horseshoe prettily decorated with tulle and orange blossom. A large number of relatives and friends were the guests of the bride's mother, Mrs J. T. Moore,, at the Heathcote Arms Hotel, Woolston. Mrs Moore wore a suit of black satin with coral-pink georgette, and smart black hat. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations. After the reception an enjoyable dance was held, the room' being decorated in red and black, the colours of the Sumner Association.Football Club. The bride and bridegroom left by car for Timaru, Mrs Bell wearing a wine-coloured crepe de chine frock, a smart tailored coat to match trimmed with brown fur, and a close-fitting winecoloured hat. I An event of interest to New Zealand House, London, was the marriage on November sth' of Mr James Balfour, of the office of the High Commissioner, to Miss Vera Jackson Harvey. The ceremony took place at St. John's Church, Putney. Mr Balfour, who has been at tlie New Zealand office for over thirty years and is now assistant to the Publicity Officer, was presented by the staff with a handsome gift. The good wishes of his colleagues were conveyed to him at a happy little gathering at the office on the eve of his wedding. PHILLIPSTOWN KINDERGARTEN. The monthly meeting of the Phillipstown Kindergarten Committee was attended by Mrs Stuart (in the chair), Mesdames Drayton, Wyatt, Manchester, and Miss Thomas. The school report showed the roll number to be 66, highest attendance 63, lowest 25, average 51. Subscriptions totalled £1 14s IOJd, and donations £1 7s 6d. During the month, Mrs Clough, Mrs Suckling, and Miss Dennison were > visitors to the school. FANCY DRESS BALL AT GLENTUNNEL. •> The Glentunnel Public IlalJ presented an animated scene on Friday, when a very happy timo was spent by children and adults at the fancy dress ball, , arranged by the Glentunnel School Com- , mittee. Mrs John Deans and her daugli- ' ter, Miss Norah Deans, judged the cos- • tumes. The first portion of the cven- ' ing was devoted to the children, and, under the guidance of Mr Marshall and j Miss Anderson, they had a very gay time, <■ Mrs G. D. Marsh acted as accompanist s for the children's games and Miss Maf--11 fey and Mr Felton supplied the music for the dancing. Mr S. Cherry acted ' as M.C. i r Tho prize-winners were:—Tiny tots: Muriel Brown (Milk Maid), Keith Harrison (Golli : wog). P. l.and 2: Joy Bisphan (Patchwork) J Bruce Marshall (Parcol Post): P. 3 and 4 1 Edie Teals Stan. Harrison (Swan 5 -Standards 1. 11., and III.: Dorreei Bealty (Greauleaf Diet);, Leslie Brochii (Spanish Bullfighter). Standards IV., V. ' and. VI.: Dulcie Charles (Indian Maid). Bes > couple: Evelyu and Victor Fitzgerald (Toys) Cheapest dress: Essie Fitzgerald (Grand mother), William llardakcr (Indian). Pret tiost payor urcss: Noelino Smith (Early Vic torian). Child from another school: Jud: Marsh (Tulip). Most original: Jack Marsl (Daylight Saving), Jane Aylward (Cracker) Others in fancy dress were:—Duncan Camp bell (Pierrot), Colin Campbell (King o Hearts), Ruth Dickio (Kewpie), lan Dick: (Father Christmas), Margery Marsha! (Rose). Onetta Jlaesel (Pirate), Colleen Wat son (Red Riding Hood), All Teale (Cow boy), Lorna Marsh (Strawberry), Myr; Milne (Mistress May), Nora Weastell (Ten nis), Gerald Brown (King of Hearts), Arthui Bisphan (Cowboy). Befnio Bisphan (Jell: Packet), Gerald Gibson (Indian Chief) Irrine Watson (Indian Rajah), Royal Harst (Clown), Sam Aylward (Lion Tamer), Eve lyn Fitzgerald (Doll in Box), Vonnie Gibsor (Dutch Girl), Colin Harrison (Indian), Athu Ferguson (King of Spades), Ronald Marshal' (Sweet Seller), Desmond Longstaff (Bag ol Flour), Gwenda Cherry (Sweetest Thing or Earth), Nancy Smith (End of the Rainbow), Joan- Smith (Dutch Girl), Shirley MaTsh (Spanish Dancer), Ray Brown (King of monds), Ken Marsh (Jack of Diamonds), Alan Cherry (The Sun), Claire Ferguson (Dawn), Claude Watson (Soldier), Derry Watson (Punch), Colin Brown (King of . Clubs), Gwen Harriion (Bon-bon), Mavis Campbell (Marigold), Doreen Prestidge (Housemaid), Patricia Weastell (Indian Maid); Victor Prostidge (Redcoat), George Teale (Clown), Frances Weastell (Japanese Lady), Mabel Bisphan (Father Christmas). PALAIS ROYAL. OPENING DANCE,- FERRY ROAD HALL. The Palais Royal weekly dances were opened. on Saturday evening at the Ferry Road Hall, when the ballroom was taxed to its utmost capacity. The hall wa3 beautifully decorated with coloured streamers and hanging baskets of ferns. On the walls were landscape ijaintinge, and in the centre of tho room a miniature lake and fountain added a' pleasing finishing touch to an attractive decorative scheme. The Palais Koyal orchestra supplied the music, and during the evening songs and ballet dances were given by Rex Sayers and his original girls. Among those present were: Mesdames Jean Hook, W. King, Ivy Sayers, Pfearl Hancock, Lyndon Christie, R. Lester, and Nelson, ana ■Mise.es Mary Waddel, Rae Chamberlain, Freda Pirie, Esther Mullin, Audrey Sendell, Constance Barker, Ruth Walford, Alice Purkle, Mae Blood, Alice Blood, Phyllis Barker, Edna Prisk, Marie O'Brien, Rita ManseV, Lois Moran, Kath Flowers, Avis Gordon, Moira Wilton, Elizabeth • Black, Perlie Black, Edith Hann, Selma 'Cotton, V. Shaw, I. Harper, I. Wake, R. Dolheguy, Dot Striblin£, Flo Still, Beta Whit.tington, Dorothy Still, Myrtle Bryant, Ivy Pithie, Bertha underwood, Mavis Underwood, Doris Rawlings, Ailsa Crewe, Nancye Wilton, Wilma Wilton, Kathleen Wilton, Marjorie Southerwood, Ruby Curtis, Bettina Rennie, Gladys F-aser, Dorothea Woodham, T. Hume, Iris Jean Southerwood, Reta Dolheguy, rtle Elvy, Eva Myrtl© McGarvan £ e ? e / F n ?T rro - n > Al ? s barney, Phyllis Anton, Napier, Veronica Ormandy, Mildred : Pannett,_ Jean Cogle, Jessie Ramßay, Violet Latto, Kathleen Fahey, Daphne Wood, Doreen Darby, Iris Woods, Billie Stribling, iiya; Hunt, L. Nicholson, Laurie Cole, Myrtle Bunting, Joyce Snell, M. Sayers, Winifred Doody, Doris Moor, Audrey Shaw, L. Shanks, Norpa Gilford,- E. Browning, E. Smith, H. Browning .Myrtte Smith,; R„ Browning, kaythe Hilton, Inah Davidson, Nancy Chisholm,, A. Waddle; A: Parish, Pjr Beynon, I, and -M. Johnson, Eileen Hargen, Mildred Ronan, Peari McClure, Nancy Withers, A abb,. I,; Hollands, E. Wedlake, and F. Jones,.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Clarendon Hotel: Captain and Mrs G. E. Warner (Erigl&nd), Mrs". Jj. E. Williams and. Miss N. Davies (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs G. Harper (Aahbqrton), Mrs K. R. Lane (Picton), and Miss: M. Wilson (Dunedin). •Warner's : Hotel: Mrs Sholto Douglas (Ethelton). ■ United Service Hotel: Mrs Howleyf *b4 Mrs H. S. Webb'(Timaru). 7 Hotel Federal: Miss/ L. Thorp (Paeroa, Auckland), Mrs h.'G. Godfrey (Taumarunui), We' TS-r-k: Gbdfrey (Auckland), Mr James King (Greymoutb), Mr R, Wild Mr W. F. Diedricli (Lower Kokatahi), Miss Mabel Rich (San Diejro, California), Mr G. W. Annitage (Temuka), Mr J. G. Gow (Timaru), Mies H. Hooper (Nelson).

COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES.

A very enjoyable social evening was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, fcjelwyn street, when Mr and Mrs A. Milne entertained a large number of guests on the occasion of the coming-oj-age or their eldest son, .Robert. The evening was spent in dancing and games, music being supplied by Cell's Oxchesira. Mr H. Kearney was M.(J. Tiie Monte Carlo was won by Mrs Newberry and Mr G. Brown, and the lucky spot by Mrs W. Stephens and Mr I>. Milne. During supper, the customary key was presented, and tlio following toasts honoured; —"Guest of Honour'' (proposed by Mr H. J. Mackie)-, '"The Barents' (by Mr J. W. Graham), and "The Grandparents" (by Mr JKearney). The Rev. L. M. Rogers presided. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. Milne, the Rev. L. M. and Mrs Rogers, Mr and Sirs J. Kearney, Mr and Mrs R. Hawkins, Mr and Mrs W. Stephens, Mr and Mrs M. McDowell, Mr and Mrs D. Milne, Mr and Mrs W. J. Calvert, Mr and Mrs T. Ross, Mr and Mrs 0. Forbes, Mr and Mrs C. Ellis, Mr and Mrs H. J. Mackie, Mr and Mrs RMacdonald, Mr and Mrs G. Brown, Mesdames Hooper. McDowell, Chap l man, Newberry, Misses M. Hooper, D. Milne, J. Ross, M. Warren, E. Kearney, A. Kearney, \V. Ramsay, N. McDowell, H. Chapman, E. Chapman, A, McDowell, Wilkinson, M. Shirley, D. Newton, Mason. Thomson, Adamson, R. Lumb, R. Gerrand, I. Gerrand, E. Johnston, A. Jennings, P. Yorath, I. Metcalfe, E. Hooper, H. Neale, D. Brown, Payne, M. Inn is, M. Gray, Tregear, E. Ealham, Joyce Milne, June Newberry, Messrs R. Milne, B. Hawkins, H. Kearney, R. McDowell, N. Parnham, G. Smith, A. Hazlett, M. Milne, J. W. Graham. L. Wilkinson, R. Smith-, M. Collier, C. Jennings, H. Jennings, N. Milne, K. Milne. J. Buchanan, A. Dix, J. Brown, J. Wakelin, J. Weatherhead, K. Wright, A. Munro. T. Alexander. L. Anderson. Ij. Hunt, D. Smith, P. Cross, K. McFall, T. Cox. O. Johnstone. C. Stewart, H. Mills, C. Campbell, G. Humm, CMcllroy, J. Mcllroy, B. Turner, ». Bartlett. N. Home, H. Taylor G. Wallis. Ray Kearnev, Graham Milne, Bruce Forbes, and Jack Milne. At the Broadfield Hall, prettily decorated with pink and white streamers, Mr and Mrs W. T. Wallace, assisted by Mr E. Mutton, entertained a large number of relatives and friends at a social, to celebrate the coming of age of their eldest daughter, Myrtle. Mrs Wallace received the guests, wearing a mushroom celanese frock, with Oriental trimming. The guest of honour, Miss Myrtle Wallace, wore a pretty frock of pale pink lace made over georgette of' a deeper shade. Supper was served in a large marquee, the tables being decorated with bowls of sweet peas and varied-col-oured roses. The usual toasts were honoured. During the evening dancing wae enjoyed, and the following items wero contributed:—Pianoforte j solos, Miss Nita Keast and Mr C. Wallace; songs, Misses Collier, Mounce, Mutton, and Reeves; recitations, Misses Wallace and Storrar and Mr T. Palmer. Miss N. Keast played the accompaniments. Mr H. Mcintosh was master of ceremonies. The guests were Mr and Mrs W. T. Wallace, Mr and Mrs R. J. Wallace, Mr and, Mrs Butcher, Mr and Sirs J. Cuneen, Mr and Mrs J. Mutton, Mr and Mrs F. A. E. Keast, Mr and Mrs Watkinson, Mr and Mrs Collier, Mr and Mrs James Marshall, Mr and Mrs McKenzie, Air and Mrs Claude Reeves. Mr and Mrs John Marshall, Mr and Mrs Reeves, sen., Mr and Mrs l'eryraan, Mr and Mrs Coleman, Mr and Mrs Harrison, Mr and . Mrs Branthwaite, Mr and Mrs Carney, Mr and Mrs Guildford, Mr and Mrs Henderson, Mrs Stone and Miss Stone, Mr and Mrs Bradley, Mr' and Mrs Leslie, Mr and Mrs Farquar, Mrs Peglor, Mr and Mrs Reed, Mr and Mrs Dyer, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Kime, Mr and Mrs Dodd, Mr and Mrs Ryan, Mr &nd Mrs Storrar, Misses Myrtle, Gladys,' and Phyllis Wallace, Ivy Mutton, Rita Keast, Jean Marshall, Mona Cuneen, P. Storrar, Wallace, K. Mutton, Mary Kinie, Baines, Doad, J. Collier, Moa Butcher, Noti, Butcher, Elsie Larcombej Gladys Larcombe, Gannaber, V. Baines. M. McKenzie, Dearsley, . Stone, Smith (3), Aileen French, M. Mounce, W. Early, D„ Guildford, Bess Carpenter, G. Young, Ina Mounce, Mcintosh, Callahan, Stone, Wilson, Dowdle, Simpson, and Hearn, Messrs Charles Wallace, Keith Wallace, Ridge, Les Cuneen, D Butcher, H. Mcintosh, Butcher, Pervman, E. Mutton, Collier, Larcombe, Gannaber, Chambers, Palmer, Guildford, Smith, Colin Scott, Wilson, M. Cuneen, .'I. Wilson. C. Chambers, and Simpson.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. t , : Sister M. Lilia left Temuka on Monday for St. Joseph's Convent, Sydney. Miss J. R. Barr (Girls' High School) is spending a few days in Christchurch. Miss Joan Fraser (Oamaru) is th© guest of Miss Dorothy Walton (Park lane). : ' - - Mrs Elisor (Rangiora) is the guest of her sister, Mrs R. F. Hille (Mere Mere street). Miss Hassell ("Carshalton,'' North street) is staying at "Cadogan," iSefton street). Miss Eva Cox (Nile street), who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned home. Mr and Mrs R. Hunter-Weston ("Mighthorne") are spending a few days at Mt. John. Mrs H. Hay ("Cadogan," Sefton street), who has been staying in Dunedin, returned .home yesterday. Mrs Peter Hal{ ; (Christchurch), who was the guest ,of V Mrs B. N. Murray. (Godley Peaks), has returned home. Miss Peggy Hunter-Weston ("Hightliornc'')" motored to Timaru to-day on her way to. Mt. John (Lake Tekapo). Mrs BJamish McLean (Point Bush road, Waimate) was a visitor to Amberley for the Amberley School sports. Miss McLaren ("Cadogan," Sefton street) left yesterday to be the guest of Mrs W. T. Ritchie (Te Tawa) for a few days. _ Miss Constance Grant ("Kapunatiki," Temuka) will leave shortly for Christchurch, where she will be tue guest of Mrs P. F. Mann. Mrs Gerald Murray ("Glenmore") will arrive to-day to be th© guest or Mrs A. J. Mullins (Hampton House Flats, Le Cren terrace). Mr and Mrs A..P. White (Hawke's Bay) will arrive to-day to be the guests of Mr ahd Mrs Herbert Elworthy ("Craigmore") for Christmas. Mi: and Mrs Wilfrid Howell and ■ Miss • Sheila ; Howell (Mt. ; Nimrod. Cave), who have been on a fshing expedition to Lake Alexandria, have returned home. ' r Professor J. B. Copland,; Melbourne | University, arid Mrs Copland will arrive from Australia early in January I on a visit to Mrs W. Thomas (The Rectory, North street). * Better ideas of and simpler home furnishings. - are - mainly re- ! sponsible for the practical disappearance'in England of- fleas, which were.-' fairly common some twenty years ago.' : v i ' ; Q3G!eh• : has -made -a 'self-sacrificing gesture in view of the present economic difficulties. She has decided to abandon all festivities, 'banquets, and-official receptions during her residence at Amsterdam.

INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT.

UTBOII OUR OWK COHRBSPOHDEKT.) , LONDON, November 10. The engagement is announced of Lady Veronica Blackwood and *Mr Anthony Hornby, v Lady Veronica, is the daughter of Brenda, Marchioness of DufTerin and Ava, and the late Marquis, who was killed ih'. the air crash, at Meopham last year, ' ~ Her brother; the fourth marquis, married .. Miss Maureen Guinness. - ; - Lady Veronica is a niece : of' Lady Victoria Braithwaite and a cousin of Lord Plunket and. the Hon. "Mrs Tahu Rhodes. Mr, Hornby, who is a member' of a City firm of stockbrokers, is the son of

Mr and Mrs C. H. St. John Hornby, of Shelley House, Chelsea. His father, who rowed for Oxford University in 1890, is a director of "W. H. Smith and Son, Ltd. A Mini, attractive girl of 21, Lady Veronica is very popular among the younger set. She is fond of riding and at; her brother's home < at. Clandeboye. County Down, she hunts with the Down Harriers. < Last winter she went to India with her brother and his wife to stay with Sir Philip and Lady Chetwode. Her sister spent several months in Canterbury a few years ago. staying with the Hbn. Mrs TaJm Rhodes ab Meadowbank, EUesmere.