WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20623, 12 August 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

:>: The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication :>: vi in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :£ :§ Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement £: S notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- £: :•:• ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, ::j; •:•: women. §•:

Sir Michael unci Lady flyers (Wellington) arc arriving in Cliristekureh to-morrow morning.

j GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Mr and Mrs Warwick Gregory ( Wellington) liav* returned from a visit to Australia.

CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE

Miss M. G. Havelaar, financial organiser of tlio Y.W.C.A., has received word from London that a cot cover has been made and presented by the- Queen to be sold for the benefit of the Christchureh branch of tbo Y.W.C.A.

ON THE LAWN AT KICCAKTON.

.Fur coats which have boon on duty for long hours during the last few days in Ckristchurch had a short rest yesterday, when for an hour or two, the sun shone brightly at Ricearton and the ladies attending the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting had on opportunity of appearing in suits and tailored frocks of smart design and attractive colouring.

I Mrs A. :il. Galbraith had returned ! from Auckland. Her niece, Miss Clara j Armour, of Stanley Bay, Auckland, is | spending a holiday with her in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Bowman Booth, Cooper's Creek, Oxford, are spending a holiday in Auckland. Miss Paulino Kitto (Holly road) is the guest of Miss Boulnois, "Tlio Homei stead," Aylesbury. j Miss M. Stowell. Gibson street, ) Tunaru, is staying villi Mrs T. Mo--1 Phcrson (Hinds).

In the morning a sullen sky ami Healing clouds semed to portend a continuance ol ! the rain tliat had fallen during the night, but the clouds dispersed and in the early afternoon conditions at Riucartou were delightful. The frockijrig was particularly interesting. Once uioro blue was Lho most popular colour on tho lawns and stands, but a few suits of warm nasturtium and rust-red toning were distinctive, while black and white the most flattering of all combinations, if the contrast bo introduced with discrimination, was exploited with great success. Many straw hats, mostly with shining surfaces, were worn with good effect, and tho appearance of van-coloured bands, generally matching gay scarves, gave an air of cbeeriness to the scene.

Mrs David Bates (Merivalc) is the ■guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs N. D. Bates, Whitecliil's.

Miss Madgo Elliott, of the J. C. Williamson "Blue Roses" Company, is staying at tlio United Service Hotel. AU tickets for the Cabaret Comique, to ba held in the Winter Garden tonight, havo been sohl, and no patrons will bo admitted without tickets. Miss Anne M. Patcrsou, who was formerly with Messrs J. Ballantyno and Co., the D.1.C., and Messrs W. Strange- and Co., in Christchurch, has received an appointment on the stalf of Messrs Baird, of Hastings. Members of Messrs J. C. Williamson's '"'Blue Roses" Musical Comedy Company, staying at the New City Hotel include Mr and Mrs L. F. Franklin, Mr and Mrs W. Quintrell. and Mr Cecil Kellaway, of Sydney.

■Mrs George Gould, wife of the chairman, wdro a black charmalaino frock, handsome "'fur coat, and smart black ore straw hat, banded with black and white ribbon. Miss Barbara Gould woro an attractive, suit of Persian rust afgalinc, ik-cked with brown, a beige blouse, and aark brown straw bat, the brim caught up with a small ribbon bow. Mrs 11. A. Knight wore a blue flecked tweed frock under a mole fur coat and a- brown felt hat with blue and beige featjior mount. Mrs Harold Ilarkcr. mastic tweed 'ensemble, satin blouse to tone, brown fm necklet and brown felt hat.

A. special auction sale or valuable paintings by Van der Velden, Worsley, Chas. Dixon, Cattermole, and other well-known artists, and of beautiful mahogany, old oak and walnut furniture, including many antiques, will bo held this day at 10.30 a.m., at H. G. Livingstone and Co.'s Auction Booms, 100 Hereford street. —6

Mrs J. 11. Cii-igg, bright navy tailored suit, navy straw semi-sailor bat. Mrs Arthur Klworthy, very smart fiock of pimento red marlaine, crepe tie chine brown to tone, pimento red felt bat with Hat coque feather mount at the side

TYPES OF FOOTWEAR IN DEMAND FOR RACING SEASON.

Reptile Shoes, suit all frocks, give lasting wear, real Brown Python 29s Gil, real Lizard Courts and Straps £7s 6d, 32s Cd, 355; Crocodile :<7s 6d. Latest in floral Brocades, also embossed Velvets, Evening Shoes, 13s Od to 17s Cd. James Shoo Stores, Ltd.. 148 Armagh street. 'Phone 41-704. —u

Mrs William Deans, finely-checked sandalwood tweed suit, :(!clt hat to tone.

Miss Catherino Johnstone, dark brown suit with short coat of astrakhan, brown cire straw hat, trimmed with orango ribbon. Mrs Hugh Eeevcs, cornflower bluo and grey striped suit, cornflower blue felt hat.

To enjoy the spring after a trying winter it is necessary for inside workers to improve the blood and tonethe system with a short course of McArthur's Nerve Tonic and Blood Eurieher. You always get the best at McArthur's, chemists, corner Cashel and Colombo streets. 3

Mrs Godfrey Rutherford, black coat trimmed with astrakhan over a black and grey flecked frock, black, and white spotted scarf, black hat with silver ornament on oue side. Miss Estelle Davis, black bouclette coat with high astrakhan collar, small black hat with black and silver flower on crown.

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 kuit. The new "DORIS" Wool makes it easy to obtain smart novelty effects. Send 3d stamps for Booklet 312 to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. - REDUCES WAIST 9$ INCHES. "Please send me a further course of Youth-o-form. I am very pleased with the treatment, having reduced from 14st to 12st 121b. I am really only fat around the abdomen'and chest, mv limbs being quite normal. My waist measurement is. now 37Jin — less than it was two months ago." Youth-o-form Capsules are obtainable at Gs 6d per carton from Barnetts' and Other Chemists. —1 DRAGON CABARET. Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs Peter Hall, Miss Betty Beadel, Miss Lesley James, Messrs George Francis (honorary secretary), George Milne, and R. J. S. Bean were responsible for promoting the Dragon Cabaret that was held in Frascati last night in aid of St. George's Hospital. Music was supplied by Bob Bradford's Orchestra. Mrs Derrick Gould wore a frock of silver tissue with girdle of rhinestono and a spray of pink flowers at the neckline ; Mrs Peter Hall wore a black georgette frock; Miss Lesley James *vore a black georgette frock with large bustle bow lined with mignonette green georgette. Others present were Mesdames Gerald Gerard, Edmund Cross, S. Critchley, liede Loughnan, Harold Richards, Misses Doreen Brown, Nancy Bond, Dorothy Cross, Althea Slack, Barbara Bsiyley," Sylvia Orbell, Patricia Ritchie, Mary Bond, Pamela Riddiford, Ann Elworthy, Adine Acton-Adams, Phyllis Francis, Barbara Williams, Elizabeth Tipping, Monica Templeman, Maire Fear, Cathie Macdonald, Wilmot Macbeth, ' Janice Overton, Alice Poison, Constance Menzies, Myra Moore, Vera Dalzell, Nance McCullough, Joan Ccoper, Janet Stevenson, Jean Newton, teally Newton, Sheila Atkinson, Gendie Mafing, Patricia Powrie, Eileen Fitz-Ht-nry, and Ella Mac Gibbon.

Mrs A. J. McMaster, black tailored suit, small red felt hat.

Miss Anno Ellworthy, Lido blue tailored suit, long fur stoic, small blue felt tricorne hat, with quills at the side.

Miss Rosamond Rolleston, brown tweed frock, lightly-lined with yellow, felt hat to tone, with mottled quill at the side.

Miss Diana Orbell, smart ensemble of green and grey finely-checked tweed, green jumper, groen, gray, and rose-pink scarf and green felt hat.

Miss Isbel Rutherford, Imperial blue ensemble, tho coat being trimmed with grey fur, Imperial blue felt hat. Miss Patricia Courage, smart brown ensemble, with frock of flecked marlaine and plain face-cloth coat, brown straw hat.

Miss Hilda Montgomery, black tailored suit, white satin blouse, small black felt hat.

Mrs George Rutherford, black frock with short coat of emerald green, bordered with black seal, emerald green fel 4 ; hat.

Mrs Derrick Gould, myrtle green tweed ensemble, the coat having a brown fur collar, shaded green scarf, and brown felt hat.

Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Romany red suit, with touches of biskra. blaek felt hat trimmed with velvet.

Mrs Eric Riddiford, cigar-brown tailored suit, brown fur stole, brown felt hat.

Miss Pamela Riddiford, mahogany suit,.mole necklet, mahogany, felt hat. Mrs Godfrey Hall, brown nobbly tweed suit, brown and white spotted scarf, brown felt hat.

Mrs N. Coxhead, sedge-green flecked tweed ensemble, green felt hat to match.

Miss Meta Nixon, nutmeg brown flecked tweed suit, felt hat of a darker shade, with vari-coloured band. Miss Tatricia Ronalds, beige ensemble with flecked frock, and plain tailored coat, small green hat with upturned brim.

Mrs Gordon Rich, larkspur blue wool marocam frock, brown fur coat, larkspur blue straw hat with white band Mrs II A Young, fawn, blue, and yellow-flecked tweed frock, with short brown astrakhan coat fawn felt hat. Mrs W. F. Eobinson, brown and beigo flecked suit, seal coat, brown felt hat. Miss Ituth Barker, brown and biskr'a check suit, fur necklet, brown felt hat with, brown and biskra quill at the side.

ON BUYING FRLTI

Miss Audrey Barker, nigger brown tailored suit, with astrakhan collar, green felt hat.

(By "COLOMBO.")

No doubt you, too, have been stopped on a shopping tour by au attractive display of fruit stacked artistically in a fruiterer's window. Tfie picture is so enticing you cannot resist making a purchase. But the fruiterer fills the bag from a bin behind the counter. It is only on arriving home that you discover'the fruit in the bag is not up to the standard of that in the window. So' jud;;>c of my pleasure when I came on a different kind of fruit shop the other day. All the fruit was displayed around the shop. There was no sleight if hand. T saw what was put into the bag—and what nice fruit it was! The prices were low and the measure brimming over. I noticed big pineapples at Is, fat bananas 14 and 16 a Is, lemons 8 and 12 a Is. Different varieties of oranges 8 to 12 a Is. Also a large selection of mandarins and appetising grape fruit. If you would like to know the nnme of this new fruit shop, it is "The Colombo,',' next door to MeArthurs, the- Chemist, Corner of Cashel and Colombo streets. As T wns leaving the shop I noticed some, lovely flowers fresh from Auckland and local growers. .N'o-iv my visitors remark on the lovely bowl of poppies on my writing table. "-6

Mrs George Rutherford (North Canterbury), black suit, lettuce groen scarf and wide green felt hat Miss Maberley Beadel, cardigan suit with navy coat and navy and grey chock skirt, navy hat.

Mrs Maurice Harper, brown and fawn fleckod tweed frock, seal coat trimmed with skunk, brown hat with yellow feather mount. Mrs Arthur Nicoll, brown frock with short fawn coat faced with brown, brown and fawn spotted scarf and small brown felt hat.

Mrs Maxwell Deans, brown and beige check tweed suit, brown fur coat, tight-fitting brown hat. Miss Nancy Gibson, black suit with pleated skirt, white blouse, black felt hat.

Mrs Percy Elworthy, grey and black checked ensemble, trimmed with caracel, green hat. Miss Sheila Atkinson, brown llecked coat with fur collar, over toning frock, brown felt hat.

Mrs S. Critchley, hare-bell blue suit. felt bat to match.

Miss Mary Wold, grey suit, pale primrose blouse, grey felt hat. Miss Elisabeth Alpers, mastic tweed suit, mimosa yellow jumperj and wide r ellow f el£ tab io ma-tab.

Miss Betty Reading, smart briar wood suit, trimmed with mole fur, close fitting hat of the same shade. Mrs H. D. Aeland, brown wool marocain suit, musquash fur coat, brown felt hat.

Miss Cara Pinckney, brown check tweed coat with daffodil yellow jumper, brown fur coat, brown felt hat. Miss Mary Rollcston, sea-green ilecked suit under a tweed coat, green felt hat.

Mrs William Pinckney, brown and. raastio granito tweed suit, brown felt hat. Mrs W. Starky, chocolate brown, frock, under brown fur coat, brown felt hat with cire band. Miss Eleanor Dctmiston, tabac brown suit, velour hat to match. Miss Sally Newton, brown invisible checked suit with upturned collar, fawn hnt with brown ribbon band. Miss Winnie White-Parsons, grey suit, fox fur. grey felt hat. Miss Gendie Maling, smart coat of brown, nobby tweed over brown frock, brown hat banded with white. Miss Helen Buchanan, gren bouclo frock under a mastic coat, shaded

green scarf and green hat. Miss Bessio McGregor (Southland), fawn frock, under a musquash coat, close-fitting brown hat. Miss Helen Rich, chamois coloured tailored suit, brown felt hat with red quil!. Mrs Stanley Foster, dark red ensemble, trimmed with seal, wido red hal. , , . Miss Jessie Elliott. Bordeaux blue leather coat, blue spotted scarf, smart littlo blue felt hat. Miss Cecily O'Rorkc. mastic suit, green and mastic flecked tweed coat, green felt hat. Mrs John Montgomery, suit of Persian rust afgaline, ivith jumper of wool lace, broadtail coat, brown semi-sailor hat.

Lady Ward, Mack suit flecked with white, seal coat trimmed with skunk, black hat with white feather mount. Mrs Bcdmond Noill, marrou brown ensoul ble, brown hat to match with tiny feather mount. Miss Ruth Haggitt, mahogany frock under fur coat, marigold felt hat. Mrs Alf Brustad, brown and beige' finely checked gossamer tweed frock, Russian pony skin coat, smart beige felt hat banded with brown cire.

Mrs Thomas (T/imaru), black frock, black and white scarf, fur coat, and black hat with white feather mount. Mrs F. G. Gibson, brown frock, astrakhan coiit with sable collar, brown hat. Miss Nancy Touchomaker, blue and grey chock tailored suit, navy coat, and navy felt hat.

Madame Winnio Frascr. carnation-red wool marocain frock, seal coat with skunk collar and cuffs, carnation-red felt, hat, Mrs Frank Scott, brown coat with high \'nr collar over frock to tone, brown and white spotted scarf, brown hat with bow Hi; brown and whito cire at the side.

Mrs A. K. Firth, black suit, biskra v.-col lace jumper, black hat. Mrs 11. -Ij. AViddowson, Empirc-bluo suit, liTuc and white spotted scarf, fur coat, blue felt hut.

Mi.ss Joan Murchison, hrown suit, orange scarf, brown hat with orange mount.

Mrs J". McL. Ilcid, smart frock of beige and brown bouclette, fur coat, and brown hat.

Miss Katherino Westenra, brown suit, ponv skin coat, close-fitting little brown hat."

Miss Maud Coop, black cloth coat over a black frock, black felt' hat. Mrs E. J. Cordner, red, brown, and mastic tweed frock, brown fur coat, black felt hat. Mrs Alan Macfarlane, seal coat over a black frock, red hat.

Mrs J. W. Fair (Timam), black suit,. fur coat, black felt hat. Miss Betty Itutkcrford, Lido-blue suit and hat to match.

Miss Joan Fulton, raven's wing blue suit, pearl grey jumper, pony skin coat, blue felt hat.

Miss Shona Dampier-Crossley, lark-spur-blue frock and felt hat to match, brown tweed coat with caracul collar.

Mrs Mervyn Stevenson, marine-blue tfvecd suit, brown felt hat.

Mrs K. J. Loughnan, brown and fawn check suit, mole coat, fawn hat. Mrs G. Eoberts (North Canterbury), red and grey striped suit, velour hat to match.

J. W. K. Lawrence, dark brown coat over frock of a lighter shade, brown hat with mastie quill. Mrs T. T. Thompson (Amberlev), Em-pire-blue frock, grey fur coat, Empireblue felt hat.

Mrs Walton (Timaru), grey and mastic tailored tweed suit, groy hat. Mrs Llyn Lawrence, ruby-red frock, beigo coat with fur collar, ruby felt hat.

Miss Margaret Clark, mahogany diagonally striped tweed coat over a, brown frock, black hat.

Y.W.C.A. Her fooellenoy Lady BlodiiJoe, accompanied by Mrs Daniel] and Mrs Veal, paid a visit to tho Y.W.C.A. yesterday afternoon, and inspected the clubroonis and hostel. A guard of honour was formed outside the building by the girl citizens, m charge of Miss M. Burnley (girls' department secretary). Mrs W. Machin (president of the Y.W.C.A.) welcomed her Excellency and introduced members of tho Board of Directors. The arts and crafts class for unemployed girls uiider 1(3, who were being instructed in tho making of artificial Mowers by Miss Jv. Buckhuirst, especially interested her Excellency, who chatted informally -with several of the girls. A daisy of yellow organdie made by hers«lf during the afternoon was presented by Miss Iris Mcllrevey to Lady Bledisloe, who was so delighted with the gift that she ordered a shoulder chrysanthemum of malmaison pink to be made by the donor and sent to her. Shasta daisies, spring flowers, and greenery were used in the decoration scheme throughout the clubroonis. Mombers of the Board of Directors present were Mrs W. Machin (president), Mrs A. H. Turnbull (vice-pre-Mesdames F. Warren, G. M. L, Lester, M. McLeod, Ilex Abernethy and Sheate, and Mr A. C, Bretherton (chairman of the Advisory Board). Others present included Miss M. G. Havelnar (finance organiser), Miss E. Bow/len (general secretary), members of the staff, and several members of tho Overseas Girls' Club.

TOC H LAMP

LADY BLEDISLOE'S GIFT. Her Excellency Lady Blediskoe has announced to Miss M. Havelaar her intention..of presenting a Toe H lamp to the Christchurch League of Women Helpers of Toe H. Her Excellency is patroness of the Toe H movement in. New Zealand, and it is her intention, to light the lamp when, it; arrives i* l Cfari^ctiurelit

"BLUE ROSES."

The crowded audieneo at the Theatre Koyal was clearly delighted with the two-act musical comedy, "Blue Roses," which last night was staged for the first time in Christchurch.

The dressing and the mounting of the play were particularly good and the frocks worn by principals and chorus were pretty, graceful, and colourful. Miss Madge Elliott, who received a very warm welcome back to Christchurch, made her first appearance in a white motoring coat of military cut, trimmed with gold buttons, and worn with a trim white costume, with bright red revers, and a white beret trimmed with an upstanding rod quill. In the following scene she woro a flowing gown of pale cyclamen georgette, with shoulder-straps and deep pointed ceinture of diamante, and in the artistic ballet scene, a ballet frock of deep rose georgette. At her last appearance, when she charmingly acknowledged the greeting accorded her by the large audience, she woro a beautiful frock of white, finely-tucked in slanting lines. Miss Dulcie Davenport, the energetic soubrette, wjio played the part of Ann Winslow, "the human Hoover," also wore some pretty frocks, a lemon georgetto trimmed with frills set vertically on the skirt, and one of red beige and black floral chiffon being especially becoming. But no description can adoquatley describe the picturesque beauty of the comedy. It must bo seen to bo appreciated.

To-morrow night in tho "W.E.A. rooms at the Trades Hall, Mr E. Nairn, of Addihgton, will give a popular lecture on "The Early History of Horticulture." The lecture is free and the public are invited. "Mr J. Ellis Barker, in his book 'Cancer,' writes that cancer and diabetes are increasing all the world over, and so is the consumption of starch and white sugar. It would then appear that it is the starch and sugar diet, with its shortage of vitamin B, which is relatively responsible for the preliminary troubles which may culminate in cancer or diabetes. It is therefore necessary that a part of our daily diet must contain vitamin B, the most precious of all vitamins. Vitamin B promotes digestion and stimulates the vital life process. The question of an adequate and ample supply of vitamin B in the diet is a fundamental one where flour or other white cereal is the staple food, and the loss can only be compensated by the addition of specially concentrated vitamin B\food such as germ of wheat" —Extract from. "Food, Health' Vitamins," by Dr. B. H. A. Plixnmer, D.Sc. (liond.). Germ of wheat is obtainable m. i, j,, and lib bags at 6d per lb at the §aaitenum ~

I OBITUARY.

MRS JAMES DWAN. The death oceured recently of Mrs James Dwan, of Amberley. Mrs Dwan. was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1840. She came to New Zealand in 1862 with Mr and Mrs Sparrow, who intended to settle in the Dominion, but returned after two jears. Mrs Dwan was married in 1864 in the Christehurch Pro-Cathedral by the Rev. Father Chataigen, one of the pioneer priests. For some time Mr and Mrs Dwan were with Mr James Innes, afterwards Sir James Innes, of Mt. Brown. Later they acquired a farm at what is now known as Greney's road. Tho land was bought from the Government at £2 an acre. They sold the farm to Mr Greney, from whom Greney's road derived its name. Mrs Dwan and her husband then moved to Amberley, where they bought a portion of the Niwlands Estate, at that time owned by Mr L. Douglas, a son-in-law of Bishop Harper. Mrs Dwan lived in Amberley for 60 years, and during her residence there niado many friends. She endured the of a pioneer 's life with fortitude and unfailing cheerfulness. Her husband, two daughters, and one son died before, her. She is survived by four sons and four daughters. There are 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children.

SOCIAL AT RICCARTON

A successful afternoon social vas held by St. Ninian's Ladies' Guild in their Sunday school hall. Mrs AV. Edginton (president) presided over thirty members. The Rev. J. Allan thanked the ladies of the guild for the manner in which they had assisted the Riccarton relief depot by gifts of clothing, footwear, etc. Special mention was made of the help given by Mrs Troup and the senior Biblo Class girls, who had handed in many useful garments. It was announced that a large parcel will bo sent to the depot on Friday morning. The orphanages have also benefited. Items were given by Mesdames W. B. Harris, Clande Davies, J. Woods, and W. Edginton. Miss Dorothy Rol> inson acted as accompanist. Donations and apologies for absence were sent by Mesdames Mac Gibbon, Murray, _ Abbot, Henderson, Langesen, McCrostio, and Cole«, Afternoon tea. vras eorred br laani-

! "AT HOME"' ?&$; ;

Ths Papanui held an enjoyable "at Boino'..» Papanui Methodist Bund»y sdiodroW in aid of the trust funds of "tte Qwffi The programme "j®" items given by members of ■ and a competition. Afternoo® served bv the hostesses, , The secretary of the nry of the Association gave an mterreOßg ■ structive talk on New goods, and why women sbojuo tiieni. The speaker stressed tfc g that women in Kew ZealanS^O" per cent-, of the earned m country, and that if 2s a week extra on New goods" 10.000 more people cooWJ» ployed. If every woman m Nw g land made up her mind New Zealand-made hosiery Wjuw women and girls could bo «®P the hoiserv mills alone. quoted .figures to skcwthe amount, of . money W° nt countries that could be M m Zealand, and nrged-the show their national Pj New Zealand-made goods, ami mg tho primary and SM °P'r^L | y«« tries of the country which. them. , , ' n .«fdtO'ifc A vote of thanks was pa^®" speaker. : • ■

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.

DUVAUCHELLE BRANCH

The monthly meeting of the Duvauehelle branch of the Women's Institute was held in the club rooms. Mr Bright, of Wainui, gave a lecture on "Musical Appreciation." It was decided to hold a shilling "Bring and Buy" sale in October in aid of the Institute funds. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Stewart, Cusdin, W. Gillens, and Miss M. Stewart. " WILLOWBRIDGE BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Willowbridge branch of the Women's Institute was held in the . Wil-' lowbridge Hall. Mrs G. H. Curtis; presided. It was decided to hold a euchre party and dance in aid of the unemployed, the arrangements being left in the hands of a committee. Mr J. Craighead, of Morven, gave an address on "Flowers for an Herbaceous Border." ' The competition, "Something made from'a flour-bag," was won by Mrs Forsyth', Mrs Fletcher being second and Miss Curtis third. The flower competition resulted: —Mrs Fletcher 1, Mrs Cox 2, Miss Smith 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Curtis, Mrs Colville, Miss Curtis, and Miss Colville. RAKAIA BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Eakaia Branch of the Women's Institute was held in St. Mark's schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, Miss Paterson presiding. A motion of sympathy with Mrs Bcatty in her illness was passed. The roll-call was the usages of vinegar. A cookery competition using four ounces of butter was won by Mrs M. V. Brown, with Mrs 8. Hardy in second place. A demonstration on moccasins made from home-cured skins, arranged by Mrs Austin, Mayfield, was given by Miss Paterson. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Austin. A pound day for the Rakaia Belief Depot was held and many pareels were handed in by members.

HAWARDEN BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Hawarden Women's Institute, Mrs Doak presided. The motto for the day was: "If you cannot have what you like, you must learn to like what you have." In the competition—"an article made from a flour-bag," the following were the results: —First, Mrs Pierr (child's smock); second, Mrs C. Mason (tea cosy); third, Mrs Costello (child's smock). An interesting demonstration on marquetry work was given by Mrs G. Ecroyd. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Costello, A. H. Dalzell, F. D. Dalzell, and Miss K. Doak. LEESTON BRANCH. A largo number of representatives of the Women's Institutes in the district from Hornby to South bridge gathered at the Leeston Town Hall to join with the members of the Leeston institute in celebrating the first birthday of that body. The town hall had been decorated for the occasion, and the proceedings were under the control or Mrs \V. A. Johnston, president, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers by Miss J. Bow-is. Messages of congratulation were received from many other institutes, and were conveyed uy the representai'u'os in the course of speeches. Presentations were made to two institute babies, those of Mrs H. G.' Hurford and Mrs J. B. Anderson. A feature of the proceedings was the cutting of the birthday cake, portions of which were distributed to those present. A musical programme opened with the singing cf the institute song, and those who gave items were Misses Bowis, instrumental trio; Mrs L. Harvey, solo; Mrs T. W. Felton; recitation, Mrs Ryde and Miss Eade, duet; Miss N,. Beamsley, solo; Mrs Harvey and Mrs Candy, duet; Mrs Ryde, solo; Miss Joyce Brown, recitation; Misses L. and 1). Harvey, duet; Mrs Candy, s solo;. Joan and Peggy Mercer, dance. An acting competition and a charade were provided by the social committee, and there was also a competition. Afternoon tea was j provided by the members of the Leeston '^■■"fcitufcft

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

SCARGILL-MOTUNAU BRANCH

At the August meeting of the ScargillMotunau sub-branch of tho Plunket Society the president, .Mrs H. ActonAdams, was in the chair. Others present were Mesdames C. H. Coe, H. Graham, B. Coe, H. Stewart, E. Gardner, G. A. Greig, and R. S. Johnson (secretary). The report on the work carried out during July by Nurse Sharpe, tho visiting district"nurse, was as follows: — Visits to Scargill, 2; visitors to rooms: mothers 10, babies 10, older children 2, total 22; telephone calls 3. There was an increase in the number of visitors as compared with the previous month. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH. At a meeting of the Mount Somers sub-branch of the Plunket Society, held in. the library on Friday, iurs A. N. Grigg presided. Others present wi|o Mesdames W. J. Comyns, L. Prebble, D. Stevens, 11. Young, and G. Robinson, and Miss K. Bland (hon. secretary)- . a The Plunket nurse's report showed that the attendance of mothers and babies to the rooms had improved. It was decided that the annual effort should take the form of a "Paddy's Market," to be held on September 24th. Tlio next meeting date is for September Ist. BARRHILL-LAURISTON BRANCH. A meeting of the BarrhilkLauriston sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held at the residence of Mrs J. Doak, "Corwar," Barrhill, those present being Mrs J. Doak (president), Mesdames A. McCormick, A. H. Sandrey, T. Church, A. Goodwin, and C. Fyfe. A motion of sympathy with Nurse Rawlings in the death of her mother was carried.

The nurse's report tor June and July indicated that 13 visits had been paid to homes and 22 to the rooms. Influenza colds had been prevalent in the district. Afternoon tea was served by the Barrhill members.

AMBERLEY TENNIS CLUB'S DANCE. A ball was held by the Amberley Tennis Club in the Leithfield Hall. The arrangements were made by Mrs A. M. Gray. During the evening, a presentation was made to Messrs A. V. Wilkinson and W. Fossey, members of the club, who have been transferred from the district. The music was supplied by Mr Bennett's band, and Mr G. Traill played extras. Among those present were Mesdames A. M. Gray; C. Manning, J. Itutledge, W. \niiiu» H. Warden (Christchurch), F Traill, J. D. Boyee, Leslie Fleming, Wilfred Martyn, G. W. Rhodes, C. A. Wornall, G. May (Balcairn), O. AHadler. Ken Bennett (Christchurch), H Sail W. McCracken, Stratford, Reg. Croft, H. Y. Kidd, J. V. Oxley, E P. Shier W. A. Parsons. J. Schofield, E. Parsons, E. Stocks, G. Stevenson, R. Sloper, R. Lambie, I. "ornail W. Jamieson. L. Cockburn, J. Kennedv, Misses Joy Sbnw, Gladys Judson/ Hazel Manning, Phyllis Judson, Jean Hunter, Elsie Ford. Dorothy Thomas, Sylvia Allan, Margerv Ford. Rosey Lilley, Estelle Allan, Fay Roberts. Harries. Weir, D. Prettv.K>hns. Mollie Hibbard, Mary South'. Mollie Frew. Kathleen Davis, Monica .South. Beatrice Kennedv, Mabel Smith, Thelma Pavne. Edna Pavne, Nancv Waterfield. Evelvn George, Lilv ' Elder. Doris Judson, Isabel Watt'. J. Baird. Tris Aiming, Phyllis Fletcher. Kathleen Gillum, Agnes Gillum, Irene Gillum (ChristehurcM. Margaret KicM. Eileen W.ilHadler, Plivllis James, Bottv Sarich, Madge McFarlnne. Mab"l McFarlnne. Tvv Hunter. Alma McLean, Jean Jamieson, Bettv Frame. Mary McKay (Spriiiflcston), T T nn Gee, Myrtle Hun+er. Monica Rradv (Rangiora), Agnes Fitzpatriek (Balcairn).

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ASHBURTON STUDENTS' DANCE.

.V SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. J

In view of a previous successful nattering held in tlio first term, students of the Ashburton High School at Canterbury College and Christchurch Training College held a second dance in the Bowden Studio last evening to mark the end of the tcnn. The studio was decorated with the school colours, black and gold, streamera of these colours being draped round the walls and lights. Novelty -was added to the gathering by snowballs and streamers and several novelty dances. , _.. A luckv spot waltz was won by Miss Alba Cadle and Mr Alf. Dyhrberg, and a Monte Carlo waltz by Miss Ola Murphy and Mr W. H. Kelman. Arrangements were in the hands of a capable committee, consisting of Misses Joyoe Woods, Marie Raven, Dorothy Arthur, and Messrs R. T. Clarke, A. G. A. Baigent, and J. E. S. Bentley. Amongst those present were Misses Kathleen Harley, Bernice Smith, Molly Allard, Joan Malcolmson, Olwen Scott, Iris Feek, Kitty Johnstone, Olive Flewellyn, Ola Murphy, Winnie Weennink Joan Gardner, Joyce Nicholl, Molly Manson, Isabel Totty, L. McFarlane, Jovce Deane, Marjorie Franklin, Mary Knibb, Ruth Minson, Alba Cadle, Ella Fletcher, Marie Raven, Moyra Walpole, Hilda Jackson, Margaret Clelland. Jovce Woods, Jean Staunton, Marigold Johnstone, Alma, Crumpton, Kathleen Hickey, and Kathleen McNamnra, Messrs M. A. Byford, Armstrong. T. Williams, B. Tyndale, K. It. Austin, A. H. Andrews, G. Wylde, W. H. Kelman, John Gilmour, J. Oakley, J. Wilson, E. M. Jones, J. E. S. Bentlcy, George Simpson, W. Blunden, A. G. A. Baigent. L. Armstrong, H. A. Barnett, S; Bowden, C. Clarke, A. Dyhrberg, L. Deano, D. Bannehr, C. C. Wills, L. M. Kinsr, C. A. Innes. H. M. Watkins, R. T. Clarke, A. P. Thompson, and C H. Hyslop.

DANCE AT ORARI. To celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Doreen, Mr and Mrs W. Smith, of Orari, South Canterbury, gave a dance in the Orari Hall. Music was supplied by Sinclair's Orchestra, of Timaru. Extras were played by Messrs L. Olliver and W. Woods, of Timaru. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Brenton and Mr W. Woods, and the lucky spot by Miss Doreen Smith and Mr Jim Duncan. Items were contributed by Miss Given Hughes and Messrs Edwards and W. Smith. Miss Smith wore a frock of shrimp pink silk net with godets of shadow lace, and a coatee of shrimp pink chiffon velvet. Mrs Smith's frock was of black embossed georgette with a lace coatee to match. Among those present were:—Mesdames W. Smith. W. Langney, W. Payne, J. Brenton, H. Brenton, P. Riddle, O'Neill, Carter, Henderson, C. Brenton, J. Henderson, J Hughes, A.. Rysdale, 0. Smith; Misses F. Johnston, L. Stevenson, L. Rule, C. Rule, Patrick (2), G. Walker, M. Wills, B. Stamp. G. Brenton,- A. Brenton, Aker (4), K. Goodeve. A. Quirke. 0. G. McQueen, Kiely. K. Muff, G. South, Blissett (2), Lysaght (2). Williams (2), Hughes (2), B. Earl. M. Stevens, M. Brenton, Smith (3). Hooper (2), Gunnion (2), "L. Eadford, Bray, D. Payne, M. Willoughhy, I;. Collins. Owen Hughes, Ruth Hughes, Sinclair. J. Austin, and O. Hughes. DANCE AT PREBBLETON.

A large number of visitors attended the dance held in the Prebbleton Public Hall under the auspices of the Rugby Football Club. The dance music was provided by Stamler's band, and extras were played by Miss Joyce Kolkman and Mr J. Smith." Mr U Hands was M.C. The waltzing competition created much interest, and the prize, offered by Mr C. Newman for the best couple, was awarded to Miss Jean Warren and Mr M. Cunneen. Others successful in the e\enmg" competitions were Mr and Mrs H. Cherry, Miss Joyce Le*-is, and Mr JRogers.

RED CROSS SOCIETY.

TEMUKA SUB-BRANCH. Alter the August meeting of the 'l'emuka branch of the Women's Institute, a special meeting was held at , which a sub-branch of the Red Cross Society was formed. Fourteen ladies | joined. The main object of the society will bo to help clothe the children of returned soldiers who are in need, first preference being given to Temuka children. Mrs F. Foxon was elected president and Mrs J. Southworth sec- j retary. BALL AT GREENPARK. The bachelors and , spinsters of Greenpark held their annual ball in the Memorial Hall, which was decor- i ated with coloured streamers, balloons, and greenery. The following committee was responsible for the arrangements: Misses Tui Panncll, Gladys Bennett, and Audrey Moreland, Messrs E. Stalker (chairman), Watkins (3), G. Hubbard, Bennett (2), G. Schroeder, and G. i/annell, with Mr A. Mitchell and Miss Panuell joint secretaries. The M.C.'s were Messrs O. Bennett and E. Watkins. ) Music was supplied by Jackson s band, extras being played by Mr 1. Jiden. Winners of the Monte Carlo dances were Miss Rose Costello and Mr Corrigan, and Miss H. Greaves and partner. The grand inarch was led by Mr E. Stalker and Miss Mary Knibb (Christchurch). Among the guests were Mr and Mrs C. Pannell, Mr and Mrs G. Lassen, Mr and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs Fitzgibbou (Lincoln), Mr and Mrs H. Carr, Mr and Mrs E. Inwood (Leeston), ■ Mr and Mrs Blanche, Mr and Mrs N. Bearnian, Mr and Mrs J. McDonald, Mr and Mrs J. B. Matthews, Mr and Mrs A. Schroeder, Mr and Mrs E. H. Rowell (Springston South), Mr and Mrs F. Chapman (Aylesbury), Mr and Mrs J. Eden, Mr and Mrs J. H. Woods (Lincoln), Mr and Mrs Ponmghouse, Mr t.nd Mrs T. Hubbard, Mr and Mrs Tronson, Mr and Mrs A. Kimber, Mr and Mrs W. S. Matthews, Mr and Mrs Francis (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. Duff (Springston South), Mr and Mrs Dodds (Lincoln), Air and Mrs J. Macartney, Mr and Mrs Hight, Mr and Mrs Mora (Duvauchelle), Mr and Mrs Marks, Mr and Mrs A. Birch, Mr and Mrs E. Mehlhopt, Mr and Mrs Branthwaite (Tai Tapu), Mesdames S. Pawson, W. Hopley (Lincoln), Watkins, Howson (Southbridge), and Nimmo (Tai Tapu), Misses M. Dean, R. and I. Howson, A. Howson, Lily Newell (Tai Tapu), B. Rathgen, Dorothy Duff (Springston South), Madge Young (Christchurch), Freda Franks (Sockburn), Hilda Chapman, Jean Greaves (Springston), Mildred Neill, A. Bissett (Springston), Marjorie Hubbard, Hilda Matthews (Christchurch), Doris Robinsou (Christchurch), Joan Bascand (Christchurch), Sylvia Bennett, Daisy Dodd, Doris Munday, Mary Knibb (Christchurch), Constance Newman (Christchurch), Irene Woods, Edna Macartney, Annie Hopley, Hazel Birch (Lincoln),' May Birch, Elsie and Noeline Ford (Lincoln), Gallagher (2), Rita Schroeder, Constance and Isabel Pannell, Dorothv Watkins, Peggy Hamilton, M. Richards, Ada Smith, Norah Neeley, May Steere, Edith Bennett (Preb'bleton;, Mona Chapman, Mona Carter, and Grace Rowell, Messrs J. B. Fleete, E. Hoskin, G. Pascoe, Alan Duff, L. Banks, L. Payne, C. Watkins, IT. Chapman, V. Kimber, R. Macartney, W. Bray, J. Willan, R. Willan, J. Greaves, It. Andrews, R. and A. Knight, D. Suckling (Tai Tapu), W. Bennett W. Hubbard, J. Manson, R. Matthews. T. Wallis, W. Dodd, J. Lindsay. IT. Sanders, H. Stothers, J. Clark, W. H. Jackson. Bissett (3), T. Smith. J. Bennett, .1. Newell. J. Mehlhopt, P. Kimber. K. Greaves, M. Whitakor. A. Hamilton. R. Newman, T» Howoll. G. Hill (Sprineston), Bonny ■'?), F. J. Bennett, J. Clifford, and T, Hoi-if.

In honour of her approaching marriage, Miss Rene Mather was the guest of honour at a party given by Mr and Mrs George Gudex, Whiterock. Mrs Gudex. made a presentation on behalf of those present. >

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS' UNION.

CLANDEBOYE BRANCH. Mrs H. T. Dunn presided over the monthly meeting of the Clandeboye branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mr J. Craig spoke on the care of milk and dairy produce, while Mr D. Crosbio demonstrated passe partout work. A vote of thanks was passed to the speakers and demonstrator. . A competition for four best scones resulted:—Mrs Adair 1, Mrs Henderson 2, Miss N. Liddle 3. A "bring and buy" stall did good business. RAILWAY BALL. Messrs J. Toomey, R. A. • Swanson, 11. Sumner, C. Kennedy, H. S. Henwood, A. K. Horneman, F. Bartlett, L, E. Morrison, E. C. Brittenden, and J. L. Barrett (honorary secretary) were members of the committee in charge oi arrangements for the annual ball of the combined staff of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Railways, held at the Winter Garden last night.

Popular danco music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston Orchestra, and ballet dances, "Sailor Frolics" and "Dancing 'til Dawn," were given by pupils of Miss Marion Grose. The distribution of novelties added to the evening's gaiety. Mr E. S. Brittenden (District Traffic Manager) and Mrs Brittenden were the guests of honour. Mrs Brittenden wore a frock of black georgette and a coatee of black lace made with long sleeves inset with georgette and flared from the elbows. Those present included Mesdames R. J. iSumner, 11. Swanson, P. J Blew'man, A. E. Bellamy, T. Powell, L. A. Davie, E. H. Turnbull, M. Sanson, E. Jory, W. McKenzie, J. Toomey, G. Alves, S. C. McCartin, P. H. Bartlett, It. Hall, G. Peck, A. M. Ayres, J. Borwick, L. E. Morrison, C. Matheson, T. A. Perry, Mary Stephen, J. A. Fearon, Roy Henderson, J. L. Barrett, and R. Kerr; Misses •Daphne Lanyon, Winifred Shnrr (Rangiora), Rita Hall, Gonnie Sullivan, Avis Hare, Muriel Mason, Ida Lynch, Edna Rayner, Eileen Stewart,'Eva Russell, Inez Gay, Betty Voice, V. Brammall, Norma I'avis, Violet Kennedy, Bella Peddie, Marjorie Reilly, Doris Wilson, Dorothy Swarbrick, Rita Hurrell, Joan Swarbrick, Betty Nairn, Jessie Shepherd, Flo Mallinson, Ina Fulton, Myrtle Owen, Bloss Anderson, Gladys Stocker, Violet Owen, Rene Herbert, Annie Jackson, Freda Hammond, Norah Clarke, May Wright, Isa Harvey, Ivy Berryman, Mae Ward, Muriel Ullrich, Millie Guthrie, Thelina Taylor, Kathleen Hooker, Marjory Brown, Isabel Gould, Marion Grose, Jessie Anderson, Dorothy Hall, Adeline Bigwood. Doris Greagh, M. Dick, Phyllis Costello, Phyllis Dunn, Nance Mooney, Lilian Mooney, Joyce Peacock, Mavis Shaw, Peggy Jensen, Phyllis Schofield, Telfer Forscutt, Annie Davis, Myrtle Eade, Dorrie Smith, Irene Easton, Phyllis Ford. Myrtle Rivers, Estelle Mitchell, M. Fluerfcy, Vera Farr, Mavis Peacock, Betty Park, Mona Lawrence, Muriel Tate, Eileen Brunt, Estelle Clarke, Molly Clarke, Phyllis Mackie, and Vera Mclvor.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Sheila Howell (Cave) is spending a few days in Christchurcli. Mr and Mrs A. P. Boyle (Pleasant Point) are expected home to-day. Mrs W. A. Moore ("Venard," Waiiti road) is the guest of her mother, Lady Kinsey (Christchurch). Miss Ethel'LeCven (Maori Hill), who was the guest of Mrs J. Page (Mt. Gerald), is visiting Christchurch. Mrs W. Kain (Southland), who was the guest of Mrs W. T. Ritchie (Te Tawa), left yesterday for Wanganui. Miss Joan Hargreaves (Kakahu), -who -was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Harris (Christchurch), returns home to-day.

Visitors at the Grosvenor Hotel include: Messrs G. Roberts, C. G. Johan, R. Murray, H. Hothouse -(Wellington), R. King,*L. P. Martin, J. Rawsell, J. Brown, J. L. ChantrilL. and W. S. ,McKinley (Christchurch).

PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. j j i*fl<jM OVX. OWS CORBESPOXDEMT.) j LONDON, July 8. .From Belgium, Lady Wilford and "Miss McLean went on to Geneva, where they joined the High Commissioner and where they remained for several weeks. They had delightful motor trips in the Ardennes, and again from Geneva, which is ideally situated for tours in Switzerland. Excellent weather added to their enjoyment. They arrived in London this week, but Sir Thomas Wilford is still in Geneva. The journey to Belgium by air was found to be very pleasant, comfortable, and time-saving, ino journey back from Geneva was made by land and Channel. About seventy New Zelauders—members of the New Zealand Women's As- j sociatiou and their friends —met at the Hotel Metropolo on Wednesday for afternoon tea. The day chosen unfortunately clashed with the garden party at Roehampton, otherwise more would have been present. Lady Wilford, detained by a previous engagement, arrived later, with Miss McLean and Miss Isabel Wilford. Guests who came early were received by members of the committee, including Mrs Hal Williams, Mrs A. M. Michie, Miss V. Russell, and Miss M. Orbell. As usual, a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Among those present were Dr. Mary Blair, who resumed her practice in London the day after her return from bcr holiday in New Zealand; Mrs C. Raw, Mrs R. Mill, Miss Rosina Aulsebrook (from South Africa), Mrs Bean, Mrs Whiteawav, Miss Rosemary Rees, Mrs W r est, Mrs W. G. Wickhanj, Miss S. Murray, Mrs Graham Michie, Mrs Lindo Levien, Mrs C. J. W r ray. Dr. and Mrs S. A. Gibbs (Nelson) travelled to England by way of Batavia, Singapore, Egypt, and Palestine, and they will be in Great Britain until toward the end of the year. As chairman of No. 7 Licensing Authority under the Transport Act, Dr. Gibbs is making enquiries on behalf of the Transport Board into the working and procedure of the similar Board in this country. As a member of the Nelson City Council he is also looking into matters, financial and otherwise, affecting its interests.

Miss Marie Isles and Miss Harkef (both of Greymouth) have had an interesting month in London, and have now set out on a tour of England and Scotland by motor-car. Mrs W. S. Bean, 0.8. E. (Christchurch), will be in England until August. She is making her headquarters at Feltham, with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs E. G. L. Whiteaway, wno now have xwo beautiful children. Mrs Bean and Mrs Whiteaway have had a long and delightful motor tour, covering by easy stages many places noted for their historic interest and their beauty. Mrs Bean is gieatly appreciating her visit to the Mother Country. Mr and Mrs M. Dennehy (Auckland) were present at British Etnpire Garden Party at Roenampton"Club this week. ■

Mr and Mrs Scott (Westporfc) are living in Sussex, the former having taken up an appointment in Brighton. The latter, apart from her literary activities, has a great desire to \ discover England on foot, as she considers this is the only way to see and appreciate the beautiful countryide. Already she has "hiked" nearly all over Sussex. Mrs Scott is hoping to have one or two plays produced. "*•■-.. Miss Christian Mackie iCWhangareJ) has left England for a cruise of the northern capitals, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Hamburg. She will be back in time for the Royal garden party at Buckingham Palace, and will spend August in Scotland. Miss Mackie lias been living in Sydney for the past few years, and she is missing the sunshine to which she has been accustomed.

Miss Rona Hould (Wellington) and Miss Alice Goldie . (Auckland) have been travelling through Italy and France, and crossed to London by air. They are at present on a tour of Devon and Cornwall.. In October they will probably cross to the Continent again, and leave for Australia and Tasmania in December, arriving in New Zealand about next Easter.

Mr and Mrs It. J. Gourley (Wellington), who were passengers by the last trip of the Baradine. will have.a month in London before going north to Scotland and crossing to Ireland. They expect also to visit Paris. They have planned to' leave in November for Egypt, Palestine, and Colombo. Journeying on to Australia, they will stay in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Miss Joan Selby (Wellington) and her friend, Miss Ida Peebles, who has recently been in New Zealand, have been tourins: in Devonshire. Miss;Selby has no definite nlans for her return to the Lominion, but she has a programme for tours in England and Scotland.

BALL AT GLENTUNNEL. | ______ -i The bachelors and spinsters of South j Malvern held their annual ball in the I Glentunnel Hall, and despite the wintry weather there was a good attendance. The hall was decorated with streamers and evergreens. Music was supplied by Wells's Orchestra and extras were played by Mesdames Oliver, Teale, and Tippler, and Misses Jewell, Vincent, and Gilmour. Mr W. E. Charles was chairman and Messrs J. Mitchell and C. Gilmour were joint secretaries. The M.C.'s were Messrs D. Pearson and W. E. Charles. Those present included: Mesdames Teale, Marshall, Charles, Cramp (Hororata); Oregor (Hororafa), Tippler (Greymouth), and Workman, Mr and Mrs Willis, Mr and Mrs Vincent, Mr and Mrs Boyes, Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs A. Leeming, Mr and Mrs Burmister, Mr and Mrs Teale, Mr and Mrs S. Marsh, Mr and Mrs McCaughan, Mr and Mrs Brockie, Mr and Mrs Stuart, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs Joyce, Mr and Mrs Green, Mr and Mrs A. Oliver (Hororata), Mr and Mrs Barntt (Hororata), Mr and Mrs G. D. Marsh, Mr and Mrs Jenkins (Hororata), Mr and Mrs Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Cherry, Misses B. Vincent, I. Gilmour, A. Weastell, M. Dickie, J. Vincent, R. Mitchell, S. Harrison, I. Harrison (Racecourse Hill), McCaughan, K. Harwood (Papanui), Mapplebeck (Christchurch), Ball (Kaiapoi), E. Hunt (Glenroy), I- Hunt (Glenroy), G. Ure (Glenroy), A. Ure (Glenroy), M. Stuart, J. Charles, B. Anderson, G. Charles, Quarfermain (Hororata), M. Charles, E. Weastell, Adams (Hororata), Wells (Hororata), P. Oliver (Horor/^,a) ' D - °' iver (Hororata), D. Thwaites (Glenroy), W. Jewell (Greendale), Barritt (Hororata), G. Charles (Greendale), Mckenzie (Hovorata). Jenkins. (Hororata) I Wills, 0. Workman. M. Hamilton, V. Bisphan, M. Blspnan, V. Jewen, M. ninKs, E. -jraorne (Hororata), and Thorne (Hororata). Messrs F. Mitchell, J. Mitchell, Gilmour, G. Hardaker E. Hardaker, C. Milne, A. Milne, E. Weastell' J. Harrison, Harrison, Teale (Hororata)! Jack Harrison. Benny Robinson, Bury Brockie, Atkinson (Annat). Behnan (Glenroy)' i. Hunt ; (Glerroy), C. Hunt (Glenroy) _ F. Hunt (Glenroy), W. E. Charles, T. Charles, D. Pearson, R. Prestidge, V. Learning, tf Smith, J. Doody, P. Leemine, A. "Oliver (Hororata). W. Leeming, L. Westwood (Derfleld), J. Blair L. Blair, Comeley (Hororata), Gee D Philips (Glenroy), P. Philips (Hororata), H. Hill (Hororata), H. Thorne (Hororata), M. Thorne (Hororata), V Hill (Snowdon), J. Thwaites (Glenroy). McKenne (Hororata), Price, Workman, H. Hamilton, G. Bisphan (Christchnrch), J. Hamilton Harris (Glenroy), F. Harris (Glenroy), Todd, Cartwright (Hororata), Carney, D. Dor. man, and Ted Tarllt*. '

A FREAK WEDDING. MARRIED IN THE AIR. (FXOK 008 OWK COMBS?OHMSKT.; SYDNEY, August 4. isydney people like a new thrifi a especially if there is a suggestion o» romance about it. That, no doubt, ao counts for the extraordinary intere« shown in the wedding of a couple when they were flying above the city in a big aeroplane on Saturday afternoon. Now everybody is looking forward to the marriage of two hikers to take place in. the open air on the occasion of the next big organised hike on bunday. On the first occasion an aerial wedding over Sydney was proposed the couple were Roman Catholics, arid as the Church frowned on the plan it wa» not proceeded with. The Rev. H. Mills, of the Dulwich Hill Congregational Church, raised no objections to the ceremony performed on Saturday, but, at the same time, he does not think anaeroplane ideal for ft wedding. It i* too noisy. He emphasises the fact, that God is not confined to any place, and a marriage in the air was just as binding and just as sacred as a marriage in a church. The bride was Miss Gladys Bullivant, and the bridegroom Mr James Cousewacker. When the aeroplane took off from the Mascot Aerodrome it was es-. corted by several other machines. The ceremony, which was broadcast, was performed at a great height. In-the cabin, besides the bride and the brides groom and the clergyman, were the fathers of the couple, two movie camera men, a wireless announcer, and a reporter. The cabin was rather cramped, but that did not interfere with the ceremony. It was the intention to switch off the engines of the aeroplane during the ceremony so that what was said could be heard by the thousands waiting alongside their wireless sets, but this was impracticable. In the circumstances Mr Mills had to shout, nnd the couple had to shout in replyThe radio announcer almost shouted himself hoarse. It was with the greatest difficulty that the couple stood in the swaying aeroplane while the ceremony was being performed. It was "a clergyman who proposed the hikers' wedding. He called for Tolttnteers among the many couples on tb* last organised hike, and there were 21 offers. Everything being in order, i&e honour was given to the applicants whose names were received first. It is likely that there will be more than 7000 spectators at this novel wedding.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mr and Mrs Jack O'Donoghue, Bletsoe avenue, entertained a number of friends in honour of the fifth birthday anniversary of their daughter Kathleen. »■.■!-. Those present were Hesdames S. Barnett, H. J. Down, R. Grose, A. Marshall, J. O'Donoghue, and Miss LO'Donoghue,' Jack and Peggy Grose, Francis and Bernard Marshall, Geoffrey and Alistair Bell, Melvin, Valerie, and John Down, Patricia "Walton, Jill Barnett, and Betty and Kathleen O'Donoghue.

VISITORS TO CHRBTCHUKCB. United Service Hotel: Mia Maurice Myers (Dunedin) and Mrs F. If. Dennehy and Ml* J. Hamuli (Greymouth). Clarendon Hotel: Miss O. McLean (Inre-» cargill). Guests at Stonehurat this week include Mr and Mrs R. J. Barrett, Mr and Mrs 8. E. Boddington, Mr H. G. Monro, Mr C. *. Monro, Mr and Mrs Arthur Monro, Mrs D.. E. Neave, Mr and Mrs Bandell, Mr Barron Mr Murphy, Mr Beg?, Miss Bennett, Mr Hassingham, Mr and Mrs Brash. Hotel Federal: Miss Margherita Zelanda, Mr MeOrae (Dunedin), Mr F. H. Cooper (Kelson), Mr N. J. Hunt, Mr A. Webatei, Mr Brown (Wellington). . .- ' i VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. Hie Hermitage, Mt Cook: Messrs S. -V Keenan (Dunedin), L. V. Bryant (Oamavai, \ 3. X. Hamilton (BlufE), J., S., H.; and A, Elworthy, L.'Mahan, G. Gny, W. H. WaV" ton, L. Mnrr*y_(Timarn), T. Corrigan (Hakataramea), L. H. Dixon, L. B. Cooke, <X Standage, Dr. and: Mrs AverflL, Sir Arthur Dobeon (Christchnrch), Misses G. M. Turtoß, T. Boss (Wellington), and D. M. Morley. (England). Becent guests at tha Fox Glacier Hostel, Weheka, Sooth "Westland, include: Mr W. 'Hens, Mr and Mrs T. J. Johnston, Messrs N. McQueen, T. McNeill, T. Higgins. ?. Thomas (Greymouth), D. Hock (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. B. Inglis and Miss V. Ingiiß (New YaA, U.S-aJ, Mr D. J. Evans, Mr and Mrs W. Heins, Mr'and Mrs B. Appleton (Hokitika), Mrs B. A, N. Hendersen (Calcutta), Mrs J. F. Falke, Mr J. Charter* (Nelson), Mr Hopkinson (Dunedin), Mr Bsrlrin (Muxchison), Mr and Mrs T. Stuart, Mrs Darley, Master J. Stuart, Mr J. Stnaot. (Hokitika), Mr E. L Lord and MSss Howden (Christchuroh).