WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20594, 9 July 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

:-:i ?"k® Editor will be pleased to receive for publication :•:• :•:• in the "Women's Corner" items of' social or personal news. : : : ; *: Suck items shonld bo fully aiithentic«..»d, and engagement :-•• ■A notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- & :$ esee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, i& women. g". : ..M.

Mr and Mrs H. F. Nicoll ("Penscroft." Ashburton). who are leaving Auckland by the Rangitiki on August sth for London, intend spending two months in England, and will leave on the return journey in November. Mrs H. C. Orbell, who has been the guest of Mrs Marmaduke Dixon, West Eyreton, has returned to Knowles street. Christchurch. Mrs Alan Matson, Rossall street, returned this week in the Monterey from j Sydney. Mrs Peter Wood, Papanui road, returned yesterday from Wellington. Madame Josephine Ottlee (Cashxaero Hills), accompanied by her little daughter, will leave Christchurch on August 2nd for Auckland to join the Rangitiki for England. Madame Ottlec, who is making the journey to visit her mother, expects to. bo absent for six months. Miss Sheila McLeod (Fendalton) is spending a few weeks with relatives in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. Yock (Auckland) recently left Kobe, Japan, where they spent some time. They are en route to Australia, and will be making a short stay at Sydney and Melbourne before returning to New Zealand in August. Miss Audrey L. Byron, Captain First Lyttelton Girl Guides, accompanied by her father, has left to join the Zealandia at Wellington, en route for Kendall, New South Wales, for a short visit to relatives. Mrs T. G. Lewis, who has been spending a iew weeks' holiday in the north, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Miss Mary Pratt, the gifted New Zealand contralto, will arrive in Christchurch next week to sing at the Christchurch Harmonic Society's concerts. Her solos will include classical items, and Irish and Scottish songs. The choir items will be new to Christchurch audiences and will include many beautiful part songs. Business and professional women are invited to attend a luncheon to be held at Ballantynes on Monday, Julv 11th, j at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of the recently formed Women's Round Table Club. The speaker will be Miss Alice Candy, M.A., of Canterbury College. The Old Collegians' Football Club will hold its annual dance in the Winter* Garden. on Wednesday, July 20th. Tickets are obtainable at the office of Messrs Godfrey and Franklin, and also from the committee —Dr. Douglas Anderson, Dr. L. Averill, Messrs T. W. Tothill, O. A. Y. Johnston, T. N. Beckett, G. C. Cooper, and A. A. Blunden, hon. secretary. Arrangements are now well in hand for the first annual dance inaugurated by the staff of the Herbert Shoe Co.

This is to be held on Tuesday, July 19th, and Frascati has been engaged for the occasion. Much interest is Toeing taken in the competition to be held at the Winter Show for dresses and summer coals made by amateurs, and for knitted outfits for children from one to three years Old. Competitors shpuia apply for information., to Miss Cooper, 163 Hereford street. At the meeting of the Home Economics Association, held last night, Miss Blackmore mentioned that in connexion with the, bridge party to be held on Monday night in aid or the Nurse Maude Association, a number of tables were being arranged for "500," and' she asked, members of tne Home Economics Associationj ? willing to take part,, to han<J in tlieir names as soon as possible. , j NEW BERET • STYLES. Directions for knitting two new Beret and Scarf Sets are given in Booklet No. 312 just to hand. Simple and economical to knit. The new "Dons' wool cable stitch makes smart effects easy to obtain* Bend 3d stamps for Booklet No. 312, to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box- 1441R, Wellington. —1 Nothing enres chilblains as rapidly as Loasby's "4 C" Ointment, which gives immediate relief and soon effects a complete cure. It is made by- McArthur's, Ltd., the Chemist, at the corner of Cashel and Colombo streets. ——6 Superfluous Hairs , destroyed by "Rusma." Guaranteed Cure. Special Reduction tp £5. Send stamped ad--dressed envelope for particulars. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay Place, Wellington We are now able to offer a very fine range of Fur Collars and Cuffs, which have been prepared from a choice selection of high-grade pelts. Fur .coats jind necklets —the season's latest arrivals'—are now available at exceptionally low cost. We invite your inspection. McGIBBON'S, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street." 'Phone 34-026. SURPRISE PARTY. A cheery gathering was held at the home of Mr. W. H. Dixon, conductor of the Royal Christchurch Musical Society, when a surprise visit was paid to him by some of the younger members of the Society. Games and community singing made the evening pass rapidly. Those present included Mr and Mrs W. H. Dixon, Mrs P. Z. Harris, Misses Ruth Fulton, Kitty Clayton, C. Scott, J. Scott, E. Sampson, F. Campbell, Joy St. John, Doris Stevens, Margaret Dixon, Cecily .Dixon, A. Innes, Mavis Sendall, Messrs; J. Y. Wilson, It. Sampson, J. Denham, G. Lewer, E. D. Broughton, and Wilfrid Brunt. J

OBITUARY.

MRS C. TODHUNTER. At her home in Naseby street, Merivale, Mrs Caroline Todhunter, widow of Mr Charles Franklin Todhunter, died on Thursday in her 87th year. Mrs Todhunter was born in London in 1845. She was a daughter of the Hon. Edward Dobson, the first Provincial engineer of Canterbury, a man of great ability and indomitable energy with a rare talent for organisation and the management of men. It was he who laid out and superintended the construction of the Christchurch-Lyt-telton road, the Great Northern, and the Great Southern roads, and the road to the West Coast over Arthur's Pass. With her mother and others of the family Mrs Todhunter came to New I Zealand in 1851 in the Fatima to join her father, who had come out a year earlier in the Cressy with the two elder sons, Sir Arthur Dobson and ! George Dobson, who was murdered on the West Coast by the Kelly Gang. In those days of the province's early struggles the family settled on the section allotted to them before leaving England, building a sod house on the site now occupied by the Marine Hotel, Sumner. Mrs Todhunter received all her early education from her father, and later studied at the London University. I With her father and brothers surveying, exploring, and opening up the new land, and a brother-in-law. Sir Julius von Haast, engaged in his 'various explorations, a busy life closely bound up with the growth of the province' was experienced by the members of the Dobson family. Mrs Todhunter was married at eighteen to Mr Charles Franklin Todhunter. There were six children: Mr B. E. Todhunter, Imperial Chemicals, London; Lady Thomson, St. AlbanSj England; Sir Charles Todhunter, Mysore, India; Mr J. E. Todhunter, Glen Alton, Marlborough; Mr R. C. Todhunter. Lake Heron; and Miss Anne Todhunter, Naseby street. Mrs Todhunter was a cultured and widely-read woman, who had travelled considerably, and was much interested in many educational and charitable causes. She led a full active life until six years ago, when she became an invalid. The funeral will leave licr late residence, 31 Naseby street, Merivale, today, al 11 a.m. for the Papanui Churchyard. MRS MARGARET PQWER. Mrs Margaret Power, who died at Lewisham Hospital, was the youngest daughter of the late John and Margaret Butler, Medbury, and was born in Waterford, Ireland. Coming to New Zealand, she and her husband, the late Mr Edmund Power, took up farming and settled in Ohoka. Later they farmed extensively on the Melburn Estate, and lived in Ohoka for many years, retiring to Papanui HO years ago. Mrs Power was a-devout Catholic, and always contributed generously for any causo connected with the Church. The funeral, which loft the residence of her eldest son, Mr P. Power, Flaxton,' for Rangiora cemetery, was very largely attended. Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Leen (Rangiora). The service at the graveside was conducted bv the Rev. Father Leen (Rangiora) and the Rev. Father J. Hanrahan both lifelong friends of the Power family. The pall-Bearers were the six sons. Many beautiful wreaths were re- , oeived. Mrs Power is survived by four brothers arid one'sister, seven sons, and three daughters: Mrs Chapman, Waiau, Mrs J. McGrath, Southbrook, and Mrs P. L. Brennan, Hawera. Mr Power died ten years ago- One son was killed in the Great War, and . two daughters predeceased their mother. MADAME LE BAS DE PLUMETOT. Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson, Cranmcr Square, have received news by cable of the death in Brittany of Mrs Anderson's mother, Madame le Bas de Plumetot. Madame and Miss lc Bas de Plumetot visited New Zealand a few years ago and spent some months with Mrs Anderson in Christchurch. In Canterbury they made many friends, who will hear with deep regret of Madame's death. MRS JAMES HUNTER. The death of Mrs James Hunter, one of Westport's most highly-esteemed residents, has occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs T. D. Heney, Cambridge terrace, Christchurch. Mrs Hunter was 76 years of age, and arrived in New Zealand witn her husband by the sailing ship Nelson, landing at Port Chalmers on Christmas Day, 1875. Tliey remained in Otago for twelve year? before coming to the West Coast*. Mrs Hunter was a nurse for thirty years, and gave a very full life of service to others. She leaves a husband nnd a family of three daughters and four sons. The daughters are Mrs D. MoKenzie (Wellington), Mrs T. D. Heney (Cliiistchurch), and Mrs Sneddon (Greymouth). The sons are Peter (Glen Afton), James (Wellington), Alex. (Westport), and Jack (Westport>. MRS THOMAS CROFT. At "Middleham Hill," Ashley Bank, on Monday, the death occurred of Mrs Croft, a very old and highly respected resident of the district. Mrs Croft, who was the widow of Mr Ihomas Croft, was in her 92nd year. She arrived i,t Lyttelton with her husband in the ship Glenmark on December 16tli, 1865, and settled at Ashley Bank, where she lived till the time of her death. Her husband died nine years sigo. She was a member of the Anglican Church, and up till a few years ago, j together with her husband, took a keen anil active part in all Church work and social functions of the district. Mrs Croft was widely known for her generosity. anu the esteem in which she was belt) was shown by the large attendance at her funeral. Site was buried in the Anglican Cemetery. Rang : orji. Mrs Croft leaves a family of six sons and four daughters, 41 grandchildren, ami £0 great-grandchildren, all living in; Canterbury. The mem hers »of her family are Messrs G. T. Croft (Lobnrn), J. C. Croft (Amberlev), F. T. Croft (Seftnril J. W. Croft (Hawnrden). J. F. Croft ('Mt. Brown), and B. Croft fCust). Mr« A. Cooper (Rangiora), Mrs A. Baird fKiuj»n<>n. Mrs E. A. Bnile" f'Flaxton). OP'l MiVs .J. E Croft.(AshleyVWrep ' hs >vero 'sent 1-v +' ir> *Fr>' Inwi n" • •Vp an'l Mr« T^o 1 - r Hi- aM H.. JTurlev (Biil-ai'-M. Mr .and Mrs Galletly (Lobnrn). Mr and Mrs Thos. Cooper, Mr and Mrs H. Reid, Mr and Mrs R. Peach and

L'ANCIEN REGIME. ADDRESS BY MISS CANDY. (, I think we have gone a little too far in our Government by amateurs, by those with insufficient knowledge of the past," said Miss Alice Candy, in an address at the Canterbury Women's Club last night, "and as all history is contemporary history, I shall risk appearing to plead for the study of history, and say that the present time of unrest and conflict is a good time for a study of the sociological problems, the interaction of which caused the French Revolution." Solidity of the Family. Miss Candy then gave an enlightening address on social institutions in France from the end of the 16th Century until the Revolution. The institutions a 9 they then existed were not artificial, they -were not legislated into being by Parliaments; they had grown up, generation by generation, in response to the people's needs. But towards the end of the 18th Century L'Ancien Regime was found to be no longer suited to the people of France; it was outworn and when it was rudely touched it fell to pieces and brought monarchy toppling down •with it. Family life and tradition were the basis on which the State was built. The father was the head of the family; his word was law; he had almost, but not quite, the power of life and death. All precautions were taken to maintain family tradition, and, in consequence, marriage was a most important matter. Marriages were always arranged; they were links between families of the same rank. Nothing alien or hostile to the family was allowed to be introduced by unsuitable marriages. Miss Candy told amusing .stories of incidents arising out of arranged marriages of boys and girls. A bridegroom of 12 years of age interrupted the marriage ceremony by slap-

ping the face of his child-bride, while another equally youthful bridegroom had to be bribed with salted almonds to hold the hand of his bride during the wedding ceremony! Another interesting practice was that of the son following his father's profession, irrespective of his own taste, aptitude, or gifts. When Louis XlV.'s Minister for War died, his worthless son, of 23, became Minister in his place, and sometimes Ministerial positions would be held in one family for 350 years. If a Minister died and had no son, ths daughter took the position as part of her dowry. This continuity of occupation was observed amongst all classes. A man whose father and grandfather had been smugglers would risk arrest and become a smuggler also, and a woman whose mother and grandmother had been put to death as soothsayers would herself become a soothsayer.

Absolute Monarchy. In all memoirs written during L'Ancien Regime, the power of the father of the family was emphasised. If the stern head of the family said "Thank you" to his fearful wife, she would be raised to a state of exhilaration and exaltation. When groups of families lived together, the seigneur ruled absolutely, groups grew larger a collection of groups formed the StateV Thus the accretions of ages, the droppings of the stream of life, built up the belief in the absolute power of the King. The Divine right of Kings was also implicitly believed in, both by the people and by the Kings themselves. Louis XIV. had a very high conception of his duties as a King. He had no leisure, he travelled through all parte) of his monarchy, he had minute control of the civil and military powers of the Provinces, he lived and even dined in public. Eut Louis XV. became bored with public life and Mario Antoinette, coming from the Court of Austria, greatly disliked living in public. She began to live the simple life, but the people were scandalised. Even if they themselves were dropping old customs, the King or Queen must not do so. Royalty suffered seriously through Marie Antoinette's love of the simple life. Class Distinction. Miss Candy then described the different classes that existed in France in the 18th Century. Around the King were the courtiers, a class that had outlived their usefulness —pillars in the King's ante-chambers. They were extravagant in food and clothing, and they gambled heavily. The country was taxed to support them. But they encouraged art and literature and they formed the most exquisite society, the most polished and elegant courtiers, that ever have or probably ever will exist. The natural politeness of the French people of to-day is a legacy from the courtiers of L'Ancien Regime. Bcloav the courtiers were the magistrates and judges, who bought | their positions and handed them on to i their children. There was no love lost between this middle class and the nobility. The peasant class included 20,000,000 of the 26,000,000 people in France. They were land-hungry and would make i great sacrifices to buy an extra acre of ground. 18th Century. j In the beginning of the 18th century, the strength of family life began to weaken. The nobility deliberately married out of their own class. They stooped to take brides from the wealthy middle class. Traditions were broken. Salons became popular and there the aristocrats mixed with the rich middle class and with the intellectuals. But though they took an intellectual interest- in the writings of men like Voltaire and Rousseau, they did not realise the importance of their writing and did not see whither they were leading. From the salons eventually came the deathknell of monarchy. Lea Nouvellistes. Miss Candy described the methods of les nouvjllistes,' men who collected news, discussed politics and music with small groups of people gathered under sheltering trees. These men soon had armies of news-gatherers in ' large houses and in foreign countries. Later they wrote letters c»ntainin & - news, and these were read aloud in public. Les nouvellistes were the forerunners modern newspapers. Votes of Thanks. Mrs it. T. Tosswill proposed a vo'c of thanks to Miss Candy, and this was carried by acclamation. Musical Programme. Mrs Reynolds Cay then played two piano solos. "Arabesque" and "Gardens Under Rain" (Debussy); Miss Millicent Jennings sang a group of French love scngs.

Thelma, Jack and Dolly and Mrs Knight, Annie and George and family. Kit and Mary and family. Prank and Elsie and family, Jim and Bessie and family, Furb and Bertha and familv. Bon and Oiss, Nellie and Albert Joli.i Loffhnf'oii and family. Ann'e ami family. Ted and Emma and family an*' Jennie, Keg and Mildred, Molly aud Joan, Aris and Effie, Una, Merle, and Olwen, and Noreen and Bertie.

tennis dance.

Ike committee of th® Burvrood Tennis Club entertained members and friends at a very successful dance at the Burwood Parish Hall on Thursday. Teddy Jones's orchestra supplied the music and a capable committee, comprising Miss Joan Cusack(secretary), Misses M. Wall, and M. Buck tin, and Mr C. Fletcher, made all the Mr P vice-president, on behalf of the bers, thanked the president, Mr R. McPherson, for presenting a silver challenge cup for competition. Mr McPherson, in a humorous speech, handed the cup to Mrs McPherson, who presented it to the season's winner, Miss Ina de Malmanche. Streamer and snowball dances were enioved by all present. The Monte Carlo was won by Miss N. Brown and partner, and the lucky spot by Mrs Young and partner. Amongst those present were Mesdames W. Bucktin, F. Cusack, C. Ward, Walker Pankhurst, Stevenson, J. Wetherall, Young, Rogers, Forsyth, Weakly, L. C. Watson, Rogers, Diver, H. Eeaby, McNabb, W. H. Robinson, R. McPherson, H. Bowse, Freeman, Varco, Delemain, and Brown, Misses N. and M. Bucktin, May Wall, May Olgin, Webb (Lyttelton) ; Constance and Phyllis Barker (Papanui), Thelma and Joan Cusack, Reaby, B Pankhurst, Vincent, Moreen Young, F. and G. Weakly, Rogers, Howell, McNabb, A. Steel, E. D. and C. Stackhouse, Nancy Rowland, Josephine Liggins, Campbell, D. Campbell, Rena Algie, Nancy Moore, Ina de Malmanche, Joan Head, Burgess, Jean Forsyth, Winnie Young, E. M. _ and C. Busch, Foster, L. Taylor, A. Ulrich, and Round, Messrs F. Cusack, Fletcher, Croft, F. Reaby, G. Ward, Ovons, Martin, Walker, Master, Rowse, H. Rowse, Vincent, Goodman, Wetherall, Young, Baxter, C. Bere, F G. Weakly, Rogers, H. Reaby, Rushworth, Barwick, D. Haffenden, Howell, Davenport, G. E. Palmer, J. Martin, Murphy, L. Stackhouse, A. Billens, W. H. Robinson, Young, G. Stewart, W. Bncktia, Eden, L. Sheppcrd, Milligan, W. Williams, Freeman, Brewster, R. McPherson, R. J. Fletcher, B. Beere, E. Campy, Varco, S. Graham, Delemain, H. R. Nankeville, C. Greenwood, Busch, Wetherall, W. Sergison, J, Smith, R. Williams, Wm. Bampton, W. Chapman, Forsyth, and Alex. Forsyth.

WOMEN'S UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Christcliurch Women's Unemployment Committee was held yesterday, Mrs A. 1. 1* raer presiding. On the motion of Mrs C. J. Treleaven it was decided to appeal to the public for gifts of woollen garments suitable for girls' wear. A motion, moved by Mrs E. Roberts, to the effect that the Unemployment Board be recommended that a sustenance allowance be made to girls living in lodgings when they are out of work was carried. It was stated that for 12s 6d per week the committee could obtain breakfast and tea on week days and Sunday meals at the Y.W.C.A. for girls, for whom a number of beds were also available. Dinner oil week daj's was obtainable at the committee's rooms. It was recommended that girls who would not take advantage of the offer should be refused the subsidy. j HOME ECONOMICS • >. ASSOCIATION. It is twelve years since Miss J. M. Shaw first lectured and demonstrated under the auspices of the Canterbury Home Economics Association, and it was obvious last night that her popularity as a demonstrator has. increased with the years, for the Gas Company's demonstration room was crowded, when she spoke to members of the Association on ways of economising on fuel in cooking. "By economy I do not mean meanness," said Miss Shaw, who then showed how the thoughtful cook might save .time, labour, and fuel while preparing a well-balanced and nourishing meal by cooking meat, vegetables, and pudding simultaneously in. the oven, or in a steamer over one gas jet. Miss Shaw suggested six menus for meals cooked with the minimum of fuel, and the many savoury dishes cooked during the demonstration found ready sale. A vote of thanks to Miss Shaw, her assistant. Miss Juncker. Miss Whitcombe, and the Gas Company was proposed by Miss Black more, wlio presided over the meeting, and was carried by hearty acclamation. Some beautifully worked and useful articles, made from one yard of cotton material, were shown, and Miss Blackmore announced that the next competition would be for a child < merit, mad© from old material. MALVERN GOLF CLUB. ANNUAL BALL. I' 1 ' _ The annual ball of the Malvern Golf Club was held last night in the Darfield Memorial Hall. There was a good attendance of visitors from different parts of Canterbury as well as members of the club and their friends. The members of. the committee re- ! sponsible for the ball were Mesdames W. Deans, Douglas Deans, J. Reid, R. Macdonald, Q. Wright, S. J. Busliell, and Misses 11. and D. Cullen, D. Robinson, and Messrs W.' Deans, J. Tooms, J. D. McMillan, R. Reid, and S. J. Bushell. Supper was provided by the Ladies' Committee, and music was supplied by the Old Collegians' Band from Christchurch. HOSPITAL LADY VISITORS* ASSOCIATION. A committee meeting of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association was held at the Christcliurch Hospital. Present: Mrs Ho£g vin the chair), Mesdames Heals, Wynn-Williams, Ward, Stewart, Fleming, and Meredith-Kaye, and Misses Bowen, Lee, and Muir. An apology was received from Miss Cardale. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mrs Bartram reported that 20 patients were working on occupational work, and the sum of 10s 3d was received from sales. For the month of June, 15 patients were granted one week at the Rhodes' Memorial Home, and three were granted a second week. ° The sum of £2 lOs was spent on relief, nnd several garments were given to needy people. Accounts totalling £3O 8s 7d were passed Tor payment. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Hotel Federal: Mr E. Kofoed (Wellington), Hiss M. Rudd (Greendale).

WEDDINGS. COTTIEE—KEEiIODK. At Holy Trinity Cliurcli, Avonslde, the wedding was celebrated of Elizabeth Slona, elder daughter of the late Mr J. Kermode and Mrs Kermode, formerly of Waikari, and John William, younger son of the late Mrs and Mr W. A. Cottiter, Isle of Man. The church was decorated bv girl friends of the bride. " The Kev. Otho Fitzgerald performed the ceremony, and Mr Arthur liilley was organist. The bride was escorted by Mr J. r. Williams, by whom she -was given away. She wore a gown of parchment satin, made with pouched bodice and finished at the baek with a large bow. The skirt was made with diagonal inset bands,, which formed a train at the back. Her hand-embroidered tulle veil, -wiuch was. lent by a friend, fell from a dainty lace cap, and was held in place at the back by a circlet of orange blossom buds with a tiny spray at each side of the head. Iler bouquet was of azaleas, freesias, carnations, and maidenhair fern. When leaving the church the bride was presented with a floral horse-shoe by her small nephew, Johnnie Friedlander. The bride was attended by Miss Madge Einaldi (Botherham), who wore a shell-pink georgette frock made in Early Victorian style, with shirred bodice, and cape collar, caught in -the front with hand-made georgette roses with gold centres. The long skirt had a triple frilled hem, and the narrow belt was fastened with a gold buckle. Her gold tissue cap was trimmed "with pale pink flowers, placed across the back of the She carried' a bouquet of Oriental poppies, freesias, and maiden-hair fern. Mr John Ronald (Scotland) attended as best man. The wedding reception was held at The Farmers' tea-rooms. Mrs Kermode, the bride's mother, wore a black crepe satin frock, made with cross-over bodice, and.collar and vest of white georgette, encrusted with jet. She wore a black seal coat, with skunk collar, and a black satin hat with black ospreys. Her bouquet was of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs Quirk, the bridegroom's aunt, wore a frock of navy satin romaine,' with vestee of • parchment georgette. Her navy hat had touches of Oriental embroidery and she carried a bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. The bride's sister, Mrs M. M. Friedlander, wore a smart suit of French grey, with felt hat to match, trimmed with a jade quill. She wore a" wrap of marmot fur. Mrs Stephenson, the bride's aunt, wore a black crepe de chine frock, with frilled cuffs of hand-embroidered georgette, and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of freesias and violets. Mrs Cottier's travelling dress was of navy, wool romaine. with frilled skirt, and bolero bodice, with collar, jabot, and cuffs of gold embroidered crepe romaine. She--wore a coat of navy facecloth, with stand-up collar of musquash fur, and a navy felt hat with uplifted straw brim, trimmed with a tiny spray of camellias to match the larger flower worn in her coat. AFTERNOON PARTY. An enjoyable afternoon was spent when the members of the Ph'illipstown Mothers' Knion paid a surprise visit to Mrs A. I. Fraer, at her liome hi Mansfield avenue. During the afternoon, Mrs Mapplebeek, on oehalt of the members, presented Mrs Fraer

with o crystal bowl. Afternoon tea was served in the dining room. Among those present were Mes» dames Fraer, Mapplebeck, Cragg, J oughin, Godfrey, Donovan, Mc-

Alister Noble. E. Wright, Godfrey, jun.. Brewer, Clay don, Park. Hensr? y alK * Misses Clarkson o tid R. traer. '

GUIDE .NOTES.

|By Tb£ Provincial Secretary.] .k. "f guides »'"i suidors an " fvT tns t'.'.'n mad': l*y which. lint.-s " ,h?" i; ir 1 will .e**""'*. h.-a.iin h - i-a.-h .Saturday at*' ou . foaim-" "'II l»e ll'« d" 1 " W ."IS a riTiiii'ler to lnt.-ndins Tho names of successful can—be ~..1.1.fhr,1.' Uirl Guid.'b ism *" c 7 WorueH-r strert West, ' BicharJs, Temuka, has been appistrict Commissioner of the Geraldine. mi l Woodbury disjiifts. # . • ' Goode, of the Limvood Banger has gained tier first class . • • a, following guM'-s hu- been suc- - in parsing tho re,ls for the badge examination:— i. Mc*7~' g -\v. Offwood, J. Dorizac, K. prewer, Coui~ W' ld > Vc-ani, P. Clayden, G. Hall, A. Jcnkens, V. JentS Lake's Company); M. Skinner, Samoa J- Gabites, Al. Tabener, N. <i«ifr K. Knights (Bunvuod Com2o"c. Beyb, L- rrai,ks ' H. Thompson, H. breen- « /St Saviours-fcfliirley Company); ASm, E. Foster, M Bellamy, L. •{' i. Velvin, P. flight, 'J. MilliFrench, J. Frem-h (Baptist Gom--B**|a7D SheUock, I. Sliellock (Rakaia v Wilson, J. Ilutchings, U. J. Dickson. P. Buschell (Adl~jjLl Company); 1?. Armstrong, J. S»w, Han - V ' c - W:ilc / S \ M - Kjo. McPhcrson (Sydenham M. Netting, S. Sandford, P. (Bugby Street Company). jEgfll guides have yet to complete rtffeit wd further results will be ailjjgeed next week. jE" following guides lia\ e been Juged -the tov-maker's badge—M. M. Taylor, K. Early (AdStoa Company)N. Smither, E. Har- ®- Harris, J. Tonkin, B. ta«an (Bieearton Company); C. Gill, V>'6rtL H. Bright, J. Weir, E. Goode, Y.'Searff (Linwood Kangers). *"• • • • *«y cook's badge examination "will blfeld ou July 30th > at "Auinoe". cook a meal for one person, mM t iHClude meat in some form, test will also be given. Further jfflUfirtirt a ' :erJke fepMßaker'% badge examination *3l br.S&tin the Guide Office on Jdr 31lt. tod 22nd. Every guide is iMKiei'to briug to the examination a ySg, orfoy- nr pickles made entirely Tw the past two years, the for this badge have b^ferwirfedtovarioas bodies for disfiteg the needy and the o { 'was much apprcdlled, wo may be able to 'toake abutter this IwW^^S*Mc(aft; ■Silted Provioee' -will be required to *®3mtiDitiainidn Headqnartoca for comMjiMkMTO -artidea seleeteA-from tho needlework (hand-made). - - ■,ppiß garment.' ' ) of erochet work. - of land-made lace. ' appliqrio work. Of .bead work. of .rag or wool). le»ther\york. I ten copper or brass. framed in passe e modelled in clay, )f raffia or cane, i either in oils or For iniide poster. [ with sealing wax. do more than one nber of rangers may iece of work, t reach Provincial September 10th; the rill bo selected and Headquarters. The ioner hopes that the 1 urge their rangers competition keenly, is presented by the t year is a very sltic design and was ■ Marlborough Proe have about two at how many have class badge? Many ladges which arc ret that se'ems as far o. The obtaining of 1 Ige certainly means ndividual effort, but e make this effort? ted through her tenI clas3 by her capder, but here is the a guide can learn for herself and in le to further assist Sc nt once stated: content to sit d<jwn ass guide is only a is true that when econd class she can :y badges and cover , but I would .much with the one badge r left arm than one lcr right. After all ts are not so very i lot, but like many this world they are look, when you smile nd to include in this taining the first class lining School, g of the Guiders' II be held on Thurs--7.45 p.m. It is pleasle attendance at the itained; over seventy e first lectures of the

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. ISLINGTON-TEMPLETON BRANCH A meeting of ladies was held at the Parish Hall, Hornby, on Wednesday aitenioon, lor the purpose of forming a branch of the Women's Institute. .Vir» A. lvobinsoit introduced iVLrs Coucli, of who uxpiaiuoa u»e ai;us ol llie institute. il waa ucc.ueu that a. brunch siiouid ov ioiinca, xsimgion ana x'einpieLon. liie nisi, iliaisday oi eacu moiitn was cliosen tor tho meeting clay. The lonowing omeers we*o elected: —President, Mrs C. Itugg; vice-president, Airs Hepburn; secretary, Airs K. Maekie; lion, treasurer, Mrs liiaine; committee, Mesdames «>• Marden, J. Stevenson, and Palmer. It was decided to ask lor a demonstrator of moccasin-making for the next meeting. Mrs A. liouinson was appointed to take charge of the competition for the most original article made out of a sugar bag. Among those piesent were Mesdames Lloyd, j. Pearce, Mackie, Lennox, McGregor, Maclaine, and Stutheridge, Misses Sinclair, Rene Baker, M. Joyce, M. Mackie, and E. Burt. Hostesses .were Mrs Robinson, Misses R. Baker and E. Burt. OTIRA BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Otira branch of tho Women's Institute was held in the Otira Social Hall, with Mrs €. T. Brown presiding. A demonstration of tea-cosy making was giv' eu by Mesdames Mead and Lockie. Ibe competition was won by Mrs Knight. The president, on behalf of the Institute, extended congratulations and best wishes to Mrs M. Peddle on the occasion of her marriage Hostesses were Mrs M. Peddie and Miss M. Gaudion. greendale branch. At the monthly meeting of the Greendale branch of the Women's Institute, Mrs Worsfold presided over a large attendance of members ltjnteen new members were elected lire roll call was "A Cure For a C°W Good business was done at the six penny "bring and buy" sale. A talk on knitting w*as given by members. Hostesses were Mesdames E. Frew, T. .Sneale, F. Needham, and H. o» l P Icy. geraldine branch. At the monthly meeting of the Gerr.ldine branch of the Women's Institute, held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Miss M. Cruickshank presided over a large attendance. Twelve new bers were elected. It was decided to make the August meeting a group meeting. Several demonstrations wdl he given. Teams will be entered by the Institute in the folk-dancing competitions to be held at Geraldine m December. Mrs J. Wordsworth gave a demonstration on the use of wool, lne competitions results were as_ follows: Esgless cake, Mrs T. Rule 1, Miss L. Hawke 2; wicker tray. Miss Jess>e Vincent 1, Mrs H. Coombes 2;. knitted garment, Mrs Brown 1, Mrs F. Naylor ""Hie tett werie Mesdames J. H Woolhouse and W. Bell, and Miss?a L. Hawke, M. L. Grant, E. Gimson, and G. Williamson. temuka branch. The Temuka branch of the Women' 6 Institute held its second birthday party iu the Parish Hall. Miss M. Ferouson presided. Visitors were present from Waitohi, Seadown, Milt'ord, Rangitata Valley, and Arowhenua. A bouquet of spring flowers was presented to the president bv Mrs P. W. Campbell as an appreciation of her work for the Institute. Items were given by Mesdames M. J. Fitzgerald, A. S. Mclnnes Ruddenklau, A. B. Guild, R. Richards, and Watt. Miss G. Brown read a letter from the Lee Institute (England). A sixpenny bring-and-buy sales table, in aid of delegates' expenses,to the conference, was well patronised. There was a splendid display of work from various institutes, including many thrift articles. A competition for the test lampshade wa« won by Mrs Cooper, with Miss Ferguson .2, and Mra Mclnnes 3. The birthday cake, made bv Mesdames D. Taylor and V. Broolclandy and iced by Mrs J. N. Taylor, was cut by Mrs A. Hayliurst. LYNTON-CHARWELL FORKS BRANCH. Mrs Scales presided over a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Lynton-Charwell Forks branch of the Women's Institute, held in the Gbarwell school. The motto for the month, given by Miss Treloar, was "Home is the place where we grumble the most, and are treated the best." Mrs Robertson was the winner of the animal competition, with Mrs MoJvenzie and.Miss Lawson (equal) 2. Mrs Weavers won the observation competition. A smocking demonstration was given by Mrs Weavers. Mrs Latter showed how to knit the heel of a stocking. A blanket made by Mrs Robertson from home-washed, wool was displayed. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs Borthwick and Mrs McKenzie.