WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20523, 16 April 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

:' ; :j The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :j:j ;i;i Sueh items should be folly a uthenti&.« r d, and engagement ijj £: notices must bear tho signatures of both' parties. Correspondeaee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, £: i$ women. %

Invitations have been issued by their Excellencies, .tho Governor-Gen-val and Lady Bledisloe, for a ball, to be held at Government House on Thursday, April 28th. A presentation of debutantes will take place. Dr. anrl Mrs Douglas Anderson (Armagh street west), who have been for a visit to the North Island, have returned to Christchurcli. Mrs T. J. Edmonds (Worcester street) has gone to Wellington to meet her husband, who is returning from a risfc to Australia. Mies G. Greenstreet is the guest of Dr. and Mrs C. J£. Anson, Lower Hutt. Mrs Burdon (Woodbury) is arriving in Christchurch on Monday, and will take Miss Aitken's flat at St. Elmo Courts for a short term, while Miss Aitken* will bo the guest of Mrs George Aitken, Fendalton. Mrs Coleridge Farr returned yesterday from a month's visit to the north. Mrs J. S. Hislop (Dunedin), who has been staying at Hanmer Springs, is now the guest of Mrs Charles Cooper, Brown's road. Mrs R. T. Tosswill (Fendalton) is leaving to-day to spend a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Mcßae and Miss Nancy Mellae (Wairoa) are visiting Christchurch and will be the guests of Mrs C. S. Thomas, Innes road. Miss Fox (Timaru), who has been visting her sister, Mrs Percy Cox, Merivale, is returning to Timaru today. Mrs Marshall (Wellington) is arriving in Christchurch this morning to visit her daughter, Mrs J. Pearson, Aikmaa's road. Miss McKenzio (Waimate) is the guest of Miss Strouts, Papanui. t Miss Carl (Sydney) is visiting her sister in Papanui. Mrs L. R. Ellis (Sawyer's Bay, Dunedin) is at present staying with her mother, Mrs Airay, Temuka. Miss lima Berggren (Fendalton) is spending a short holiday at Moana, West Coast. Miss Mary Rutherford (North Canterbury) is the guest of Miss Pat Simpson, Montreal street. Mrs Stewart Hunter (Waikari), who has been visiting Dunedin, has returned to North Canterbury. Miss M. Dangar (Sydney) and Miss B. Mackerras, who have been staying in Dunedin, left yesterday on their return to Australia. The friends of Mrs J. F. Dwyer, Waiuta, West Coast, will be pleased to learn that she is progressing satisfactorily after a serious operation. The first of a series of Wednesday night card parties was held at "Morel's" Social Hall, Sumner, on and -was most successful. After, supper, dancing was enjoyed by many of the younger folk present. Prizes were awarded to Messrs Hall and McMillan and Mrs Hall. At an enthusiastic meeting of ladies held recently, it was decided to reform the Ladies' Choral Society. The first practice will be held on Monday evening, April 18th.* at 8 o'clock, in the Durham Street Schoolroom. Former members and all ladies interested in the Society are invited to attend. A meeting of all Red Cross workers in war time and others interested in Red Cross work will be held in tlie Navy League Hall, Gloucester street, on Thursday evening, April 21st. The object of the meeting is to make arrangements with a view to helping with' clothing tho wives and families of returned soldiers in distress. The marriage took place in Bermuda on February 23rd of Commander Augustus Sheldon Agar, V.C., D.5.0., R.N., son of tho late John Skelton Agar, of Woodmount, County Kerry, and formerly well known* in New Zealand as an officer of H.M.S. Chatham, | and Ina Margaret Hirst, daughter of | Robert Linder, and granddaughter of the , late Francis Logie-Pirie, of Tofctingworth Par!k, Heathfield, Sussex, states a correspondent. Miss Esther James, who is walking over New Zealand, a distance of 1200 miles, has now arrived at Wellington, having covered over 900 miles. She is leaving Wellington on Sunday by tho Government aeroplane to fly to Picton, where she will commence her walk through the South Island. Miss James proposes to arrive at Christ--church on Saturday, May 7tli. The object of her walking tour is to advertise the quality and durability of «ew Zealand-made products. The Melanesian Mission, as its supporters know; is passing through a very trying time. Reports from . the front show that many hardships were last year imposed on the Mission because of lack of funds, yet the gallant band-of workers is cheerfully carrying on, trusting to tho efforts of the Church at the home base to regain tho lost ground this year. In order to augment the funds, the Christchurch Committee is holding a garden party and sale to-day at Bishopscourt, and all Church people are invited. Bishop West-Watson will perform the opening ceremony. KNITTING THE EMPIRE TOGETHER. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., ..the world-famous English Manufacturers of Knitting Yarns, are large buyers of New Zealand-grown Wool. Knitters who buy Patons' and Baldwins' Yarns, because of their superior quality, display a worthy spirit of reciprocity. Trade with those who trade with you! Always ask for Patons' and Baldwins' Knitting Wools, Britain's best. —4 "MINGLE"—THE 1932 HAIR MODE. _Have you seen the new "Mingle"? weryoiw likes it—-especially the men. The Mingle is a charming mixture of curls and waves specially suited to the famous Gallia System' of hair waving, used exclusively in Christchurch by the Salon Feminine. Mrs E. Cameron Smith, Salon Feminine, 46 Chester street, W. 'Phone 36-613. —6 Prices that make our present Sale of Fur Coats, Necklets, Stoles, etc., a real opportunity to-secure the season's latest fur wear are now offered. Bargains that cannot fail to -attract the most discriminating purchaser await your Inspection. McGibbon's, Fur Specialists, ! 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —1 Made in Christchurch by the Tai Tapu Co-op. Dairy C 0.,. Ltd., "PURIJ'O," tho safe, non-poisonous disinfectant, has numerous. valuable household uses. It utterly destroys bacteria, it steriliaes and bleaches linens, removes all unpleasant odours, cleanses artificial teeth, kills parasites, and vermin, and heals sore throats. Every housewife should procure a bottle of this wonderful product, which is obtainable at all Chemists and Stores. 2s 6d a - 1

PARENTS* NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL UNION.

LECTVRJS BY DR. WINIFRED • HAWARD.

The monthly meeting of the Parents' National Educational Union was held last night at Selwyn House, Papanui road, the president, Mrs Norton Francis, presiding. The speaker for the meeting was Dr. Winifred Haward, who .chose as her subject "Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims in Real Life." "In | his prologue to the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer has drawn the portraits oL' thirty men and women of his own time, so simply, and yet so convincingly, that we cannot resist the conclusion that he had gone for his originality to the men and women whom he saw around him," began tho speaker. His characters were drawn from all walks in life, she continued, and Chaucer chose what was probably the only occasion on which men and women of such different callings were likely to meet, that was, on a pilgrimage, when differences of class and temperament were mellowed by religious feeling and the holiday spirit. No doubt the holiday spirit had been uppermost in more than one of Chaucer's party which had assembled at the Tabard Inn, in Southwark, in readiness to set out along the Pilgrim's Way to tho Shrine of Bt. Thomas a Beclcet in Canterbury, but it was surely a human weakness to make the most of the only opportunity some of them might ever have of passing the boundaries of their native village. Links with the Past. Miss Haward explained that, although Chaucer had died over 500 years ago, the present age was more closely linked with that of Chaucer than with tho intensely earnest, Jierccly religious 17th century, or with'the frigid, artificial elegance of the ISth century. lu Chaucer's time bondage was disappearing, labourers clamoured for higher wages, landlords objected to paying them, tho Government found it necessary to pass laws fixing, not a minimum but a maximum and forbidding. labourers to clothe themselves as persons of high degree or to eat and drink to excess. In tho towns the established order of things Was breaking down. Business was good, but tho rich wore becoming richer and a nouvcau riche class, typified by the livo tradesmen — men of substance —included in the pilgrimage, was making itself felt. But the poor had their chance when labour was scarce after the Black Death, and they seized tho opportunity to demand wages three or four times as high as formerly. Political affairs were also in a critical state. Dazzled by success at Calais, Crecy,- and Poitiers, England had light-heartedly plunge! into war with Francs. But soon the tide had turned and the English had been driven back from French *erritory. Above all, it was a time pf turmoil of mind. Old beliefs were bqing questioned. For some time the Popes had been living at Avignon, under tho protection of tho Kings of France, and England was nt, war with France. Then John Wy cliff e questioned tho authority or' Pop.' and went on to qftestion the basis of all authority, that of Kings as well as of Popes, and his followers went much further, and preached ;i kind of Communism. Thus there could be shown an affinity between the end of tho 14th century and the 20t'i century. Both were times of upheaval and unrest, of economic difficulties, labour troubles, and financial stringency—timer, when the basis of beliefs and the foundations of authority were being questioned. The Canterbury Tales. But of all this unrest there was hardly a hint . in the Canterbury Tales. Chaucer was not a propagandist. He did not preach; he described what he saw around him and men's peccadillos were treated with kindly tolerant irony. Miss Haward then described five of Chaucer's leading characters—the Squire and his son, Madame Eglentyne the Prioress, the Clerk of Oxenford, tho Wife of Bath —and showed that they were types of Chaucer's contemporaries. The Squire, "who was a very perfect, gentle knight," his son, -who had more of the lighter virtues, and was a good horseman, could dance and play the flute; the Prioress, of high birth, who had not lost her love of fine clothes and could "pinch her wimple," or arrange heT headdress most becomingly; the Clerk of Oxenford, a student attending college on what would now be called" a scholarship; and the vulgar, gossipy, worldly, shrewd wife of Bath —all were limned in faithfully and clearly by Miss Haward.

"I hope I have shown you Chaucer's insight, and subtle powers of observation," she concluded. "Take away the outward trappings of his characters and in spirit they belong to all time. You can probably translate some of them into your own acquaintances. And their creator was a man who belonged to what is sometimes termed 'The Age of Ignorance.' "

On the motion of Mrs W. 11. Clark, a vote of thanks to Dr. Haward was carried amid applause.

Mrs L. G. Pocock, Mrs E. Douglas Pullon, and Mrs W. 11. Clark, who acted as hostesses, entertained the members at supper.

Those present were Professor and Mrs L. G. Pocock, Dr. and Mrs E. D. Pullon, Professor And Mrs Sinclaire, Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs Leslie Averill, Mrs Leonard Wilson, Mrs A. J. Bunz, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Mrs P. F. Mann, Mrs C. E. Brooks, Mrs Douglas Anderson, Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mrs R. B. Ward, Mrs A. K. Firth, Mrs Claude Ring, Mrs A. R. Bloxam, Mrs Arthur Thomson, Mrs W. ! Machin, Misses Holderness, Strouts, Carl (2), Margery Turner, Horth, Phyllis Agar, Lettice Loughnan, McKenzic (Waimate), Ida Kensington, Jocelyn Francis, Mary "Scarvell, Eleanor Foster, and Barbara Bloxam. tABARET DANCE. NEW FRASCATI TO-NIGHT. A Cabaret dance will b« held to-night in the ballroom of the New Frascati. opposite Beath's. Tho control of this magnificently appointed establishment has been recently changed and is now under the vgry capable management of Mrs D. R. McLaughlan, who has spared no efforts to make .a succe'ss of the New Frascati Cabarets. Bob Bradford's Orchestra will be in attendance and dancing commences at 8.30 p.m. Double ticket 6s. ~3 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed oure, Lb Florence Hiillen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6 - ■ . - -

CANTERBURY COLLEGE. WOMEN'S CLUB. p The anuual general meeting of the Canterbury College Women's Club was held in the Students' Union Building last night. Mrs E. Chilton presided. The annual report and balance-sheet wore adopted. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of &2 Os Old. The activities of the clnb during the past year included the annual ball, a debate with the New Zealand Federation of University Women, a breakfast in the College tearooms for the Auckland and Wellington tournament teams, and an afternoon tea to the College harriers. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:—President, Mrs Hendrie; vice-presidents, Airs C. Chilton, iirs J. Hight, Mrs H. G. Denham, Mrs S. Steele, Mrs Saddler, Mrs J. Shelley, .Mrs A. 11. Toclcer, Mrs F. Sinclaire, Mrs M. Allan, Dr. 11. Simpson, Miss K. M. Ilerriot, Miss E. Tosswill: honorary secretary, Miss C. Canim; honorary treasurer, "to be appointed by the committee; committee. Misses J. Bull, A. West-Watson, G. Willcins, A. Wells, B. Lucas, and M. Kennedy (freshers' representative). Miss M. Hine, Miss B. Lucas, Miss S. Tennent, and Miss B. Harper were appointed as a sub-committee „to arrange for women of the College to collect for the Mayor's Belief Fund on the day of the Capping Procession. Miss G. Wilkins was appointed to organise a tramping club for women of the College. It was pointed out that Miss C. Wilding and Miss Macmill'an Brown had investigated the possibilities of camping sites at various places on the Port Hills and that their assistanco in the matter was assured. .Tt was recommended to the incoming committee that a sub-committee, consisting of Miss P. Metson, Miss N. Clibborn, and Miss F. Webb, be instructed to act in tho matter of forming a sewing circle or knitting circle to work for tho relief depots.

WOMEN'S UNEMPLOYMENT

COMMITTEE

J'iie usual weekly meeting of the Women's Unemployment Committee was held in tho City Council Building. yesterday afternoon, with the ■Mayoress, Mrs D. G. Sullivan, in tho chair.

Tht> imperative need 61 a sustenance grant lor women caused much discussion /.luring the latter part of tho meeting.

'"Something should be done toward finding sustenance and good accommodation lor unemployed women and girls," said Mr Brooks. In reply to Mrs A. I. Fraer's remark that thj committeo did not want to spoil the women's self-respect, but to give thorn work, not charity, Mr Brooks said it was impossible to find work for tho women ancl girls who wore unemployed, many of whom were destitute

Mr J. Roberts asked members not to be swayed too much by the argument that the sustenance4grant would sap tho moral fibre of women and girls who receive it. He a-dded that the majority of the unemployed women would have to pay their Is in the pound when working, and they should receive something for it. There was no inducement for girls to register at the present time. The following resolution was moved by ill- J. Roberts and passed: "That where work cannot be found, sustenance be paid to unemployed women and girls." A copy of the resolution will bo forwarded to the }lt. Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister for Unemployment. The employment report showed 23 fresh registrations. 12 placed in positions, and a livo list of 182. The report of the sewing centre, read by Mrs'A. I. Fraor. listed the various garmenLs made and repaired, :ind acknowledged donations from Mesdames Shoat. Richardson, and Fraer, Misses Cardale. Buddie, and Belcher, anonymous, All Nations Fair, Cashmere Girls' Club, and Miss Mearns who ga/o a. torchon lace machine.

A total of 310 meals had been served by tlio cooking section during the week, and various gifts were acknowledged from Frascati Cafe, Cashmere Committee All Nations Fair. Mrs Joyut, a gas stove from 60 Colombo street, Mrs Judkms, Misses Buddie and Belcher, anonymous, Sir Heaton Rhodes, and Dixon Bros. Tho question of a possible overlapping between the Unemployment Committee and the Peace Time Red Cross Organisation was discussed, and it was thought that since the latter organisation would be working in the interest of returned men and their families, the danger of overlapping would not be great \ EDGEWARE TENNIS CLUB. The presentation of prizes and trophies won during the season by members of the Edgeware Tennis Club took place on Wednesday evening at the Winton Street Hall, when the club held its annual dance. About sixty couples spent an enjoyaßlo evening dancing to the music supplied by Fred. Smith's orchestra. Tlio club president (Mr W. J. Beanland), after making a short congratulatory speech, presented the trophies as follows: —Men's championship singles, J. H. Griffiths; ladies' championship singles (19291930), Miss K. Armstrong; ladies' championship singles (1931-1932), Miss M. Richardson; men's handicap singles, W. R. Bullard; ladies' handicap singles, Miss R. Scott; special ladies' handicap singles, Miss M. Chandler; men's handicap doubles, G. Carpenter, and F. Pennefather; ladies' handicap doubles. Misses U. Kissel and B. Pilgrim; combined handicap, doubles. Miss E. Davey and W. Clothier.

Guests present included Mesdames W. R. Ross, D. M. Mcßae, W. Forgie, A. Ecroyd, and L. 11. Giles, and Misses Alice Douglas, L. Templeton, M. Wilson, D. Wilson, M. Walker, Bunty Armstrong. E. Smith, J. Hall, Dulcie White. Dallas Wilkinson, Sylvia Buxton, Willis Carpenter, Dorothy Houston, Doris MoFall, Dorothy Coombes, Mary Butterfield, Veronica Wooler, Mae Burrage, Barbara Pilgrim, Olive Scott, Agnes Douglas, Rae Scott, O. Jenkins, Isobel Morrison, Phyllis Andrew. Muriel Hudson, Doris Lysaglit, Vera Scott, Nancy Menzies., Nola Midgeley, Pat Chandler, Jean Thompson, Rose Smith. Marjorie Richardson. "Ethel Davey. Mame Burrows, Betty Pret.tejohns. Betty Thompson, Peggy McKay, Mildred Lawson. Mavis Legg. and Una Kissel. D. SILVER, MANUFACTURING FURRIERS. Late Gough's- Buildings, removed to more extensive premises at 33 Regent street. Call and see our new display of Tur Coats and Chokers. We are cheapest and best in town. Remodelling a Speciality, 'Phone 37-88(1 6356

PLUNKET SOCIETIES. SUMNER-REDCLIFFS BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Sum-ner-Redcliffs branch of the Plunket Society those present were Mesdames A. W. Beaven, H. Crawshaw, K. Shrimpton, F. C. Cotlier, A. Morten, H. Worrall G. Waller, T. Newburgh, C. E. Claydon, A..E. Morton, W. Collins, W. J. Sim, and Miss Overton. The nurse's report showed that each district had been visited five times, and 32 home visits were made in Sumner and nine in Keel cliffs, a total of4l cases for March. Visits to' the office were as follows:-Sumner: 7b adults, 59 babies, 12 children. Eedclifts. 4„ adults, 43 babies. Christ church rooms: 3 adults, 3 babies. The general health of the mothers had been good, one baby being artificially 'TrrScd t. ~.M the a„™l general meeting on Thursday, April 28th, at the home of Mrs F. C. Collier. An address will be given by Or. Mrs T. Newburgh offered to present a testing'set for the use of the nurse at the rooms. The committee thanked Mrs Newburgh for her generosity. The secretary was asked to write to Nurse Sims expressing the committees appreciation of the excellent work she had done while acting as relieving Plunket nurse. A copy of the annual report and balance-sheet was submitted for tlio committee's approval. CASHMERE-SYDENHAM-SPREY-DON SUB-BRANCH. The animal meeting of the Cashmere-Sydenham-Spreydon sub-branch of the Piunket Society was held in the Sydenham Free Kindergarten yesterday afternoon, with Mrs J. Cracrolt "Wilson presiding. Nurse Bowron's report ior the year ending March 31st was as follows:-—-Sydenham: Babies 1609, adults pre-school children 514, new cases 50, Miu visits ( JG. Sprcydon: Babies 940, adults 915, pre-school children 283, new cases 19, and visits 47. . Mrs Cracroft "Wilson was elected patron of the sub-branch, and officers for the year were elected as follows: President, Mrs A. F. Wright; vicepi esident, Mrs 11. AY. Anderson; secretary. Mrs H. Wales; treasurer, Mrs A. \V. ilale; committee, Mesdames J. K. Archer, W. Broadway, 11. A. Young, P. G. Greenwood, L. Clark, D. lteese, J. I. Smail, J. E. Biackmore, P. H. Harris, M. Poulsen, It. W. Morgan, P. Dolargej - , E. C. Gaines, R. It. D. Milligan, Malcolm Gray, and Miss I. Lyons. New members appointed to the committcee were Mesdames C. Ogilvie, J. S. Inwood, Stanley Wilkinson, and H. A. Mazey: honorary committee, Mesdames T. N. Gibbs, F. Clark, Oppenheim, and Miss Edith Bowron.

The annual- report showed that various functions hid been held during tho year, tho proceeds of which had been handed over to tho main branch for Violet Day. The sub-branch had been responsible for the plant and flower stall, and the committee thanked those who had given flowers and. plants for the stall, and enabled it to hand over the sum of £155 8s 6d to the main branch. Thanks were extended to Mr J. I. frimail, Mr. J. A. Derbidge for the use of committee rooms, Mr Luke Adams, the committee of St. Nicholas's Church, the Cashmere Hills Recreation Club, the honorary auditor (Mr W. A. Smith), tho Spreydon ladies of the committee for their work in getting row subscribers, and to Nurse Bowron for her co-operation. Special mention was made of tho kindly interest taken in the sub-branch by MrsCracroft Wilson, and hep generosity in giving prizes at various parties held.during the year, and to Mrs P. G. Greenwood who had acted as treasurer for three years. Mrs R. W. Anderson read a letter from the president (Mrs A. F. Wright), who was unable to bo present, in which she expressed her appreciation of the work done by the secretary (Mrs H. Wales), tho treasurer (Mrs A. W. Hale), and to tho members of tho committees. Tho annuo 1 report, read by the secretary, and {the financial statement showing a satisfactory credit balance, read by tho treasurer, were adopted. In a short address, Dr. G. M. L. faster congratulated members on their report and spoke of the splendid results of Sir Trnby King's system. He explained that the inn in object of the PJunket Society was to protect the infant life of the race. Afternoon tea was served by the Tea Committee, Mesdames 11. A. Young, H\ Delargey, .1. Poulscn, and J. E. Blaekmore. HANMER SUB-BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Haunter subrbranch of the Pluuket Society was held in Church House, the president, Mrs G. 0. Itutherford, presiding over a good attendance. The annual report and statement of accounts showed that the sub-branch was in a good financial position. The report of the Society's nurse was received, and the results indicated that the work was being appreciated . Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr R. Kennedy, who stocks supplies, to Mockotts Motors for the free conveyance of tho ' nurse, to Mesdames J. Manson, H. Glass, and T. Maher, for their hospitality to the nurse, and to the Church House authorities, for the free use of tho House for meetings. The following officers wato elected: — President, Mrs G. 0. Rutherford; vicepresidents, Mesdames J. Manson, W. Hanmer Atkinson, and Miss E. Hodges; lion, secretary and treasurer, Mrs D. A. Manson; dame,s R. Herdman, J. Turanffik 1\ Breckon, M. Walker, D. C. A. Lahmert, J. Peters, H. Irarrow, FT. Roche. J. L. Hay, T. Malier, H. Glass, and R. F. McKay, and Miss A. Lahmert. LAURISTON BRANCH. The annual meeting of the BarrhillLaurison sub-branch of the New Zealand Plunket Society was held in the vestry. Those present were Mesdames W. Doak, O; E. Hooper, A. Sandrey, J. Jacobs, A. V. Fairey, E. Hayward, W. Maw, J. Hillyer, A. McCorniack, and C. Fyfe. Two new members, Mesdames A. Bebbington and A. Goodwin, were welcomed. Visitors from the Ashburton Centre were Mrs limes, who presided over the meeting, Sister Gates, Mrs Gabites, and Nurse Witliell. Airs Hooper read the annual report, which indicated that the branch had completed a satisfactory year's work. The report also included votes of appreciation to the church for the use of the vestry, and to Mrs Doak for the use of her room. The report of Nurse Rawlings proved that tho services of the Plnnket nurse were widely sought. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs Doak; vice-presidents-, Mesdaraes A. H. Sandrey, J. Jacobs, and C. Fvfe; secretary, Mrs A. McCormack; treasurer, Mrs O. E. Hooper; r delegates to the Ashburton Centre, Mesdames W. Doak and O. E Hooper ; committee, all members. Sister Gates gave an interesting talk on "The Workings of the Central

Council," and was accorded a vote of thanks. , . Mrs Innes congratulated the branch on its completion of a successful year. The meeting concluded with votes or thanks to the visiting president, Mrs Innes, and to tho retiring secretary, Mrs 0. E. Hooper. ST. MARTINS GIRLS* CLUB. The annual meeting of the St. Martina Girls' Club, Spreydon, was held in the schoolroom, when the Rev. Mr Rankin presided over a good attendance of girls. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers. Officers for tho year were elected as follows:—President, Mrs Neave; vicepresidents, Mrs Rankin, Mrs Street, Mrs Brown, Mrs Moore, Mrs McQuarrie; leader, Miss Margaret Sloane; deputyleader, Miss Kathleen Holmes. ANNUAL SALE OF WORK. The annual sale of work of the Sewing Guild of St. David's Church,. Belfast, was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, and proved very successful. The following were the stallholders: Plain sewing, Mesdames W. P. Anderson, A. Banks, Hanby, and E. Harris; fancy work, Mrs A. Clarke and Miss Anderson; sweets, Mrs R. "S. Halligan and Miss Williams; cakes, Mesdames Arnold and A. Johnson and Miss Black; ices and' drinks, Mesdames G. Lange and J. Martin; produce, Mesdames C..Arps, J. Grimley, and Pengelly; books, Misses Clarke and Foster; children's stall, Mrs B. Richards a!rd Miss M. Scanes; afternoon tea, Mesdames E. Baynton, F. Cookson, and J. Northam, and Mr T. Curtis. Competitions were in charge of Misses Stanbury and Blake (2), and members of the Vestry. MEETING AT SUMNER. Mrs A. Topping presided over a meeting of the P.W.M.U. in the absence of the president, Mrs Johnson. Final arrangements were made for the flower show to be held next month, and Miss Killner and Miss Gates undertook to arrange a work stall. Details of an afternoon to be held on the 28th inst.,were discussed. Members were asked to bring cash don actions and (saleable articles. A request for assistance for the Maori Mission was deferred until after the flower show. A letter was received from Mrs J. Langdale, formerly a very active member of tho Union. A -delightful afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Duggan and Hall. DANCE AT RAKAIA. /The Rakaia Football Club held its opening dance on Thursday evening in the Town Hall. Music for the dancing was supplied by Slattery's Band, and extras were played by Miss Margaret Lawler and a visitor. A waltzing competition was won by Miss C. Shannon and Mr Bert Kidd. Mr C. Davison was M.C.

GUIDE NOTES. I [By The Provincial Sf.cretauy.] "For the bentGt of Guides and Guidera an arrangement ha» keen mads by which notes concerning the Oil) Guids movement will aypoar under this heading each Saturday morning. A special feature will b» the dates of th« various badg* examinationa for tlii> current raontli, aa a reminder to intending competitors. Tli# namea of successful candidates will also ho published."—Girl Guide*' Association, 67 Worcester «tre«t West, Christchurch. The world membership of the Girl Guides' organisation now exceeds one million. Successful Guiders. Miss Dunlop, Belfast, and Miss Fox, Tlakaia, have passed tlieir Campers' License Test. Mrs Mcintosh. Kaiapoi, lias passed lier Brown Owl "Warrant test paper. Guide Week to be Held Next Month. May 23rd to 29th has been set aside by Imperial Headquarters to be "Guide Week" all over the world. Wo hope that Guides will do some special work during that week which will be a lasting memorial of.the twenty-first birthday of Guiding. There will also be a united Guide service. More details of this great event will be given later on. Ne*.v Pack Enrolled. The Woodend Brownies, numbering thirteen, were enrolled on Monday by the District Commissioner, Miss Blackwell. The Brownies welcomed their Commissioner in quite a novel manner; they danced round in the fairy ring, singing "We "want to bo Brownies, would you please enrol us now"—a song taught them bv their Brown Owl, Mrs Heath. Badge Examinations. COOKS' BADGE. Owing to so many Guide functions in April, it has been impossiblo to arrange examinations. There arc ninety-eight entries for the cooks' badge, and this number cannot be examined in one day. Usually Guides have been examined at; i the various schoof kitchens, but it has been decided that every Guide must now be able to cook out of doors, and the tests will commence at "Aumoc," Frost's road, on April 23rd. All Guides must report to tho cottage at "Aumoc" not later than 1.30 p.m., and positions for fires will be allotted. Candidates from the following companies will be examined:—Rugby street, Sydenham, Avonsidc-Richmond, Styx, Linwood, Riccarton, St. Luke's, Opawa, and Burj wood. The ambition of every Guide j should bo to obtain her first class badge, | and one of the requirements is to cook I ! a meal when on a "hike," and the exam- I ination will be on the cooking of a suitable meal for such an occasion. The Guides may cook what they wish, but meat in some form must be, cooked, either grilled, fried, or stewed, and then served, on a plate (covered) and taken to tfie examiner at the cottage. An oral examination will also bo held, questions to be taken from the 1931 badge book. ATHLETES', CYCLISTS', AND SPORTSWOMEN'S BADGES. There are 228 entries for these badges. The examination for tho athletes' badge will bo held in Hagley Park, near Armagh street bridge, on Saturday, April 23rd. Candidates front tho following companies are asked to bo inside tho. Armagh. street , gates at 1 p.m.:—Rugby street, City, I- To lswell, Tennyson stroet, Cashmere, St. Mar-garet's-Acland, Addington, Fendalton, and Belfast, Guides who have entered for this badge must be punctual, or they will not be examined. The examinations for the cyclists', sportswoman's, and. the remainder of the athletes will take place in May. In the event of rain, badge examinations will be postponed. Tris and Myrtle IfobinFQn, of the St. Luke's Rangers, have passed their housecraft badge. Marcia Lve, of the Linwood Rangers, has pasced her senior toymakers' badge. Tho Guiders' training school will be continued on Thursday evening, April 21st. After the lectures Miss Cocks will address the Guiders. W.C.T.U. PAPANUI BRANCH. At. the monthly meeting of the Papanui branch of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union Mrs Graham presided over a good attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed with Mrs T. E. Taylor in her illness. Officers to conduct the Band of Hope during tho winter months were elected as follows:—Superintendent, Mrs Hopper; president, Mrs Graham; secretary, Mrs H. Tillman; treasurer, Mrs Hayton; committee, Mrs Kruse, with power to add. The president welcomed Mrs Coburn as a new member.' A report on tho convention was given by Mrs Perrett, president of the Spreyjdon branch. It was decided the next meeting should take tho form of a bring and bay sale. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. An enjoyable evening party was given by Mr and Mrs McDowell, of "Elstree," Winchmore, to celebrate the 21st birthday of their daughter Mabel. I The evening was passed with cards, , games, and dancing. On beljalf of the parents, Mr Banks Ferguson presented Miss McDowell with the customary gold key in the form of a brooch. Among those prosent were Mr and l Mrs McDowell, Mr and Mrs Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Wendleborn (Ashburton), Mrs Stringer (Geraldine), Mr Chamberlain (Riccarton), Misses Mabel and Nita McDowell, Rita Wendleborn, Dorothy Ferguson, Marjory Ruddenklau, and Alma Townsend, and Messrs Frank and Banks Ferguson, Baden Robertson, Jack Ruddenklau, Bert Lovett (Ashburton), Allan and lan McDowell, Ronald and Stanley Wendleborn, and Jack McCourt. CABARET DANCE. Arrangements are in hand for a cabaret dance to be held at the Winter Garden on Wednesday, April 27th, in aid of the funds of the St. Martin's House of Help, which is doing a good work in the City. Tickets may be obtained from the committee, the member 3 of which are Misses Joyce Blunden, Betty Evans, Peggy Clowes, rtnd Jill Shand, and Messrs J. W. D. Fisher, Randall Evans, Arnold Blunden, and R.' Whitbrock. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Royal Hotel: Mr and Mrs C. Jenkins (Nelson), Mr and Mrs F. Linn (Ellham), Mr <ind Mrs W. Jardine (Nelson), „ Miss M. Penny (Wellington);

WEDDINGS. ROBERTS—WATERMAN. The wedding of Dulcie Eunice, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Waterman, "Willow Bank,'' Oxford, to John Ilcnry, son of the late Mr and Mrs ,1. W. Roberts, Wales, England, was celebrated recently at the Baptist Church, Oxford. The Rev. E. W. Grigg performed the ceremony, and Miss Waterman was organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple gown of ivory georgette, made with long, beaded bodice and fitting sleeves. The flared si:irt fell in points to the ankles. Her embroidered tulle veil was arranged with a lace cap and clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white begonias, roses, and maidenhair fern.

There were four bridesmaids. Misses Verna Waterman (sister of the bride), and Betty Roberts, of Hornby (niece of the bridegroom), wore ankle-length frocks of cornflower blue crepe dc chine, with felt liats to tone, and carried bouquets of belladonna lilies, carnations, and fern. Tho two smaller bridesmaids. Misses Phyllis and Winifred Waterman, wore long frocks of salmon pink crepe dc chine, made with cape col lars, and trimmed with frills. They wore -wreaths of blue flowers in their hair, and carried Victorian posies of dahlias. Mr If. J. Roberts (brother of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mr W. ! H. Waterman (brother of the bride) was groomsman. As she left the church, the bride was presented with a blu? satin horseshoe by her little cousin, Nola Mehrtens. A reception was held later at llu: home of the bride's parents where Mrs Waterman received the guests wearing a frock of nigger-brown barathea and a brown felt hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of roses. When Mr and Mrs Roberts left on their wedding tour, the bride was wcuring«a frock of deep wini velvet and a nigger-brown coat with felt hat. JACKSON IIILL. The wedding was celebrated recently in St. Mark's Church, Otipua, of Isabel lieita, only daughter of .Mr and .Mrs W. Hill, Pareora West, to Norman, cider son of Mr and .Mrs A. Jackson. Otipua. Tho ceremony was perlorined by tho Rev. Air Thorpe, and Airs 11. Caldwell (sister ot the bridegroom) was organist. Tho church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. A floral wedding bell was suspended above the bridal party, Tho bride, who was escorted by her father, woro a frock of white georgette and lace. The long bodice had a dee]) \oko of lace and the long sleeves were tied at tho wrists with narrow bows of georgette. The ankle-length skirt was fully liared. Her long veil of net was arranged from a cap of scalloped lace, worn well back on the head with a trail of orange-blossom buds and tiny (•lusters at each side. She carried a sheaf of lilinm auratum, white carnations, and chrysanthemums. Miss Ada Black and Miss Jessie Hill (cousin of the bride) attended as bridesmaids. They wore frocks of Naples blue georgette, made with long sleeveless bodices with flared hip frills, and Jong skirt fully flared. They also wore short coatees to match, and hats of biscuit-coloured felt with bandeaux of blue flowers and bows of blue ribbon nt the bask. Their bouquets were of chrysanthemums 'and maiden-hair fern. Tho flower-girl, Miss Dorothy Caldwell, wore a dainty frock and a Dutch cap of bisouit-coloured georgette, and she carried a posy of carnations. 'The brido was presented with a horse-shoe by I'flle Eahan Jackson. Mr Clarence Jackon attended his brother as best man. and Air Jack Hill was grooms-man. Messrs C. and A. Hill were tho ushers. Tho reception following the ceremony was held at tho home of the bride s parents, where a large marquee was erected on the lawn. Mrs Hill received the guests wearing a smartblack wool maroeain suit and a semibtnvler hat of black felt. She carried ct bouquet of red roses. Mrs Jackson (mother of tho bridegroom) woro a tailored suit of navy serge and n navy hat. Her bouquet was of pink stocks. Airs Corbet t (the fmndmother) woro a frock of black celancso find a black hat to match. She carried a- bouquet of deep pink roson and phlox. When Mr and Mrs N. Jackson left ior the south, the bride was wearing a navy blue suit, a coat of brown ileeked velour, and a small felt hat with a feather mount. In the evening the guests wore entertained at a dan en in the Otipua Hall, and afterwards at supper aI. Pareora West. ' WEDDING DANCE. To celebrate the wedding of their elder daughter, Annie, to Mr C. Davies, of Geraldine, Mr and Mrs J. T. Brown, of Milford, Tcmuka, gave an enjoyable dance in the Parish Hall on Thursday evening. Approximately 200 guests attended. The music was supplied by Misses M. Harris and I. Macfarlano, and Messrs K. Kelland and A. Brown. The M.C. wns Mr R. J, Edgjn*, i D " ring ev ening songs were sung by Mr A. Leslie, with Miss L. Cain as accompanist. A luclcy-spot waltz was won by Mr and Mrs 11. Colvillc. Among those present were:—Mesdames Patcrson, Jones (Invercargill), Wright (Clinton), Tarbotton, Edgar, McFarlane (Timaru), Cairns, Cartwright, Shaw, Symons, Brown (3), Lithgow (Timaru), Boyd (2), Galbraith, MeCully, Dickson, Topham, Elln (Dunedin), Johnson, Bolton, Scott (Hinds), Colvillc, Parish, Ilorwell, Hopkinson, Wightman, Grossman, Misses P. Hemmings (Christchureh), M. Bell (Geraldine), Taylor (2), Topham (2), Harris (2), Symons, (4), Henderson, White, Galbraith (2), Kernohan (3), Duncan (2), Stevenson (2), Lithgow (2), McFarlane (2), Mcßrids, Cartwright, King, Tarbotton, Cain, Shaw (2), Cairns (2), Edgar, Snell, Airey, McAuley, Forester, Stewart, Whitty (Timaru), Hope, Douglas, Davis (2), Grigg, Ellis, South (2) (Geraldine), Parish, Greenfield, Roddick, Cameron, Maze, Kennedy, Patrick, Hughes, Steveuson, McShane (Geraldine), Messrs Willmott (2) (Timaru), Leslie, Kelland, Russell (Timaru), MeCully (2), Puke, Parke (2), Brown (5), Stewart, Pye, Mahan, Snell, Ilorwell, Wallace, Ward, Lithgow (2) (Timaru), Mcßride (-). Parish (3), Wright (Clinton), Patersou (2), Buclian, Cartwright (2), Tarbotton, McFarlanc (3), Cairna (2), Boyd, Johnson, Bolton, Smith, Scott (Hinds), Colvillc, Shaw (2), Symons, Forrester, M«-, Galium, McAuley, Whitfield, Stowell (Timaru), King, Martin, Stringer (Geraldine), Miller, Webb, Williams, Wood, Hayes, Pngli, Valentino, Burgess, McShane, Kimbcr, Brown (3), JTayhurst, Crossman, Taylor, White, Henderson, Galbraith, Collins.

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs A. E. Kerr ("Belmont," Cave) if spending a few days in Timaru. Miss Hislop (Dunedin), who has been staying at "Cadogan," Sefton street, lias ieit ior the south. Miss Olive Lyon (England) is paying u round of visits in North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs Leonard Tripp (Wellington) will arrive next week to be the guests of Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge;. Alls Willrid White ("Suuimerhili, ! ' Levels), who has been staying in iiinaru, has returned to Christchureh. Airs \V. I'inckney (Glenaray) has left to slay with Mrs John Grigg (Lonebeach). Airs Algar Williams (Wellington) will arrive to-day to stay with her brother, Commander 1). Boyle (Hampton House I' hits). ~ -')! ll '"' Gi' ! ' nt ("Greys run, Mackenzie Country), who have been on a visit to Dunedin, have returned _io Timaru, and are the , o '' -Mrs A. Grant, "Aigantighe," Wai-iti road. Mrs H. Sinclair-Thomsou (Park lane), Mrs Harold Ehvorthy (Craiguioie), and Miss Cecil Elwortiiy (Craig--1 more), were hostesses yesterday afternoon at a tea party at Mrs SinclairThomson s homo in Park lane. The <?f honour was Miss Rosa Tripp, » il'ood. whose marriage to Mr A. I . HoyJc, of aPleasant Point, will .take place in \\ oodburv next week. Jho rooms were effectively arranged u itli 'H'tistic mixed bowls and sprays or lovely autumn leaves, and Miss I npp wore a smart frock of shaded brown in English tweed, and a brown tricorn hat to match. The guests inyited wore Airs V. B. Hoylo, Mrs G. II It. I Inch, Mrs D. Unwin, Mrs lv cle Castro, and tho Misses Phyllis ISovie. Loo Cartwrieht. Bettv Harper. I oggv Inuvjn, Margorv Gibson, Marv » t l! /r a,nonfl ftolleston. Nanc'v I.ond. Elena Helm ore. June Orbeli. Nan (Wins. Diana Orbeli. Evelyn and Lara Pmokney (Southland), Svlvia Orv f ■ , . "ot Patorson, Elizabeth and Josephine Ehvorthy. SAILORS' SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the New Liigbton branch of tho Sailors' Societv was held at the residence of Mrs H. A. Lishop, New Brighton. The report snowed the result ot tho various social i unctions field during the year to be veiy featislactory as a means of raising lunds. Jhe balan.e-shoet was adopted, and it was decided that tho sum of IV3O should be paid to the Board, which would leave a sufficient balance in hand to start the coming year. -Airs II A. Bishop was elected president Mrs Robins treasurer. I'O'or, ot the Christchureh l.uild complnuonted the New Brighton branch on the way it had raised money, and particular mention was made ot the successful art union. An interesting letter was received from the missioner at the Institute, describing his work and the help and hospitality- extended to the sailors when in Lyttolton. DANCE ARRANGED. A momter dance will be held this evening at the Ferry Road Hall. SpotngJit and lucky spot dances will be popular features in tho programme, tor which L. Grunimitt's orchestra will provide music.