WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20625, 15 August 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

"MAD HATTERS* FROLIC." SKETCH CLUB'S DANCE. Artists liuve the reputation of doing unusual and unconventional things, and the Sketch Club of the Canterbury College School of Art is living up to the tradition. -On Saturday night at the Mulvanev Gray Studio the Club held a most enjoyable danee, at which it seemed the ambition of every dancer to wear headgear more unusual and lanciful than had ever been seen before. Hats and costumes of every period and shape were in evidence, and the name of "The Mad Hatters' Frolic" was an excellent description of the scene. Over 80 daneers were present, and thanks to the efforts of Mr C. O'Malley, a, highly enjoyable evening was spent by all. ANNUAL DANCE.

The second annual dance of the \\ est Christchurch District High School Old Girls' Basketball and Hockey Clubs, held in the Canterbury Automobile Association Hall, proved most successful. The committee responsible for the arrangements were Misses E. Brydon, P. Black, M. Duncan. K. Boyle, J. Petne, and B. Bunt. A festive air was added by snowballs, streamers, and novelties. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Zena Chennells and Mr G. S. Harrison, -while Miss X. Huston and Mr Stephenson wero winners of the Monte Carlo. The guests of honour were Mrs L. F dc Berry, Misses Finlayson and Kennedy, and "Messrs Waller and dc Berry. Others present were Misses orm a Needham, Zena Cbcnnells, Millieent Laughlin, Gwen Williams, Nancy Green, Kath Boyle, Mavis Sherlock, Gladys Dendle, Ella Grieve, Ethel Brydon, Bomala Bunt, Phyllis Parr, Amalia Eohl, Mabel Mitchell, Ina Gerrand, Phyllis Blaek, Gwen Taylor, Joan Jardley, Mavis Neate, Aileen French, Emily Robertson, Mavis Anderston, Mary Butterfleld, Hilda Kennedy. Hilary Kien, Pat Harris, Ina Smith, Sally Howman, N Kerr, Nancy Bnston, Gwen Kirkness, A. Glanville, May Davidson, Ngaire Perkin, Madge Duncan, Gladys Blaek, Ena Parsons, Eileen Lavery, Olive Arnold, Margaret Clark, Sybil ■ P«»»i Kaney Black. C. Hart. T. Ford, Olive Robson, and Margaret Todd.

KINDERGARTEN DANCE. Trout 8 p.m. "until midnight on Saturday at the Masonie Hall, New Brighton, a danee in aid of the New Brighton Kindergarten Association's funds was lold. The committee responsible for the successful arrangements were Mesdames H. Barr, W. Cant, W. Caraalt, F. Power, A. Adams, J. Cusack, and W. A. Brimmer. Tho music was provided by Miss Maisie Otter (piano), Mrs A. H. Bills (violin), and Mr E, F. Stokes (drums and zylophone). Mr J. S. Buckler was M.C.

The statue dance competition was won by Miss Olive Wyatt and Mr F. Olds and the Monte Carlo by Mrs E. Munro and Mr W. Caraalt. During the evening Mr Sullivan presented a posy to Miss Nancy Parsons, on behalf of the Kindergarten Association as a recognition of her selection as Kindergarten teacher to be sent from Canterbury to compete with teachers from the other provinces for the special scholarship promoted by the Carnegie Trust for a higher oversea* course for Kindergarten teachers. Mr Leaver briefly replied on Miss Parsons' behalf. Among those present were the Mayor of New Brighton (Mr E. A. M. Leaver) and Miss Leaver, the Mayor of Christchurch (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.), Mr and Mrs H. Barr, Mr and Mrs S. Moor, Mr and Mrs E. Pockson, Mr and Mro W. Cant, Mr and Mrs W. Caraalt, Mr and Mrs F. J. Bromley, Mr and Mrs W. A. Hopkins, Mr and Mrs J. S. Buckler, Mr and Mrs W. Whiteley, Mr and Mrs C. Stevens, Mr and Mrs P. Skinner, Mr and Mrs J. Sands, Mr and Mrs F. Power, Mr and Mrs W. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs A. Adams, Mr and Mrs Papps, Mr and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs W. A. Brimmer, Mr and Mrs T. Quaid, Mesdames A. J. Fine, E. Munro, Eades, S. Napper, and J. Cusack, Misses F. Campbell, N. Parsons, J. Napper, O. Wyatt, B. Cusack, and M. Wardman, Messrs G. Mapstone, G. Toon, J. H. "Wood, N. Iggo, E. Poekson, C. King, E. HaTdaker, F. Olds, Tisch, and D. S. Turner.

Professor E. H. A. Plimmer, D.Se. (Lond.), in his book "Food, Health, Vitamins," states:—"lndirectly there is evidence that the majority of white bread eaters are short of vitamin B. Those who have tried the effect of regularly taking germ of wheat have been astonished at the feeling of improved health and energy which they have experienced. They no longer have to take medicine to relieve constipation: chronic ailments, not previously suspected to be due to diet, have disappeared, especially have disorders of the heart and digestive system responded to treatment with additional vitamin B. in the form of germ of wheat. Cases of chronic rheumatoid arthritis have been benefited by taking germ of wheat in conjunction with other treatment. General improvement in health occasioned by taking additional vitamin B points clearly to the inadequacy of the ordinary diet." Germ of whoat is obtainable in i, *, and lib bags at 6d per lb at the Sanitarium Shop, «08 Colombo street, Christfhurcli. —1

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Xeiv Oi'ty Hotel: Mr and ATi-s K. Buddie (New Plymouth). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs W. Chapman (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Geo. Danes (Timaru). Mi»u Alma McC&ltum (Timaru). Uuited Service Hotel: Lady KindUy. Mr* Li. V. Blandell, Mi»s A. M. Nslson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs B. A. Anderson, MU» Anderwm ■(l»Tere»r»iU), Mrs T. L.. Hjorrmg I HelfJ.J Vr «« K» ?«*• <W*

By direction of their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe, invitations have been issued for an Investiture and Reception at Government House on Thursday evening, August 25th, at half past eight. Ladv Findlay arrived in Christchurch from Wellington on Saturday, and is staying at tho United Service Hotel. Lady Sidey, who has been in Wellington on kindergarten business, returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru), who have been in Christchurch for Race Week, returned home yesterday. Mrs Alistev Mackenzie (Clayton Station, Fairlie), who is visiting Mrs G. E. Mannering (Feudalton), is returning south to-morrow. Mr and Mrs W. S. Wauchop (Wellington), who have been staying with Mrs C. G. Sommers, Lichfield street, are leaving to-day for Timaru, .where Mr Wauchop will act as judge of a dramatic competition. They will return to Christchurch on Friday. Mrs J. It. Thomson (Queensbiu-y Hills, Central Otago) is visiting her sister, Mrs Alan Macfarlanc, Worcester street. Mrs F. A. Peppier (Cashmere Hills), who went to Wellington in connexion with the awarding of the Carnegie Scholarship to kindergarten students, has returned to Christchurch. She was accompanied by Miss Nancy Parsons, the Canterbury candidate. Mrs J. McKcnaie, who has been visiting her son, the Rev. Gordon Mckenzie (Wellington), haa returned to Christchurch. Mrs Herbert El worthy and the Misses Elworthy, who have been in Christchurch for Race Week, returned to Craigmorc on Saturday evening. Mrs D. V. Donaldson (Cashmere Kills), who went to Auckland to see her parents, Mr and Mrs 11. F. Niooll, off to England, is returning to Christchurch to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Bandrul (Wellington) are tho guests of Mrs David Jones, Bryndwr. Miss Mary Bond (Dunrobin, Southland) went yesterday to stay with Mrs Marmaduke Bethell (Pahau Pastures).

Miss Norah Deans, who has been the guest of Mrs Deans (Riccarton House), and Miss Nancy Deans, who has been staying with Miss Lesley Hay, Rolleston avenue, have returned to Kirkstyle. Miss Jessie Elliott is leaving on Friday to spend the School of Art holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs Elliott (Wellington). . Miss Quita Cordner, Rossall street, is leaving on Wednesday for Wellington to attend a Girl Guide officers' camp at Lowry Bay.

Mrs E. A. Anderson and Miss Kathleen Anderson (Invoreargill) are spending three weeks in Christehnreb. Mrs Cheviot Bell (Lower Hutt) is visiting her father, Mr Charles Newton, Rugby street. Mrs M. Sneesby, sen. (Durham street North), will be the .guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sneesby, "Mano Hal," the Esplanade, New Brighton, during the next fortnight. Mrs Huthwaite Bonaldson (Fcndalton), who has boea visiting her parents, Mr and Mtb George Chapman, Lower Hutt, returned to Christchureh yesterday. Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith and Miss Daphne Smith (Invercargill), who havo been in Christchureh for race week, are paying a short visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs Bryan Todd has loft to join her husband in Wellington, whero they will make their home. They have taken a house at Karori.

Miss Kathleen Bond is visiting Mrs W. Mouat, Lower Hutt.

Miss Nancy Bond, who has been the guest of Miss M. Cotterill, Cashel street west, for the Race Week gaieties, has returned home. Mrs Bond will remain in Christchurch this week and is staying with Miss Cotterill. Mr and Mrs C. Spenser Penlington (Chester street) bavo returned from a holiday visit to Nelson. Mr and Mrs Charles Ogilvio. who have been on a trip to the Franz Josef Glacier, are due back in Christchurch this afternoon.

The engagement is announced of Queenie May, eldest daughtor of Mr and Mrs L. Lee, of Bluff, to Albert Henry, eldest surviving son of the lata Mr and Mrs John Ellis, of "Summerhill," Kaitangata, and formerly of Canterbury.

The engagement is announced of Beatrice Mary Carter, second daughter of Mr Christopher Carter and the late Mrs Carter, of Vogeltown, New Plymouth, to Francis Alexander Adams Jones, of Wellington, third son of the late Thomas and Mrs Jones, formerly of the West Coast. The annual dance of the ntaft' of the Christchurch Telephone Exchange will be held in the Winter Garden on Thursday, September Bth.

So great has been the success of the exhibition of antiques at the Art Gallery, Durham street, that the organisers have acceded to many requests to keep the exhibition open for a few days longer. It will therefore be open today, to-morrow, and on Wednesday until 10 p.m., when it will close definitely. A large crowd of dancers, including many visitors to Christchurch, attended the Winter Garden cabaret dance on Saturday night. Invitations are issued by the pastor and members of the Sprcydon Baptist Church for the diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs David Sykes at the Sprcydon Baptist Church on Monday, August 29th, at 8 p.m. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges donation? from M.1., Y.A.S., E.S.P.; clothing from 8.C., E. and A., F.S., Busy Bees, Tai Tapu Friend, Good Spirit; jam from Ladies' Guild, Chorlton; and fruit from Mr Seymour, High 6trcer.

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The Lady Editor will bo pleased to reeeive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited oa any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

VISITORS TO RICCARTON

Tlie Canterbury Jockey Club"*; Grand National Meeting concluded at lliccarton on Saturday, when the weather was again fine and sunny, but the wind was cold, making warm obats a necessity. But this was more than compensated tor by* the excellent racing, the big fields, and the many close finishes, while the programme of music provided by the .New Brighton Municipal Band, of which Mr J. A. Nuttall is conductor, was greatly enjoyed, and often enthusiastically applauded. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloc, and party were tlje guests of honour of the club, and tneir presence in the Vice-Hegal bos, where many Canterbury ladies were presented to them, and on the lawns where they mingled informally with the crowd, gave very great pleasure to the people. Her Excellency wore a frock of soft surf-green wool charmainc, a squirrel coat, and close fitting hat of surf-green felt and ribbon. Her sister, the Hon. Mrs Daniell, wore a red and brown flecked tweed suit, a handsome brown fur coat, and brown felt hat. Mrs G. Veal wore a green flecked tweed frock, a black caracul coat with fur collar and cuffs, and a green cloth and tweed hat.

Mrs George Gould, wife of the chairman, wore an empire blue marlaiue frock with tiny vestee of white silk pique, a seal coat with skunk collar and cuffs, and a blue ciro straw hat trimmed with blue and white ribbon, and small flat white flowers. Miss Barbara Could wore a Persian v rust tailored suit flecked with brown, brown fur coat, and brown straw hat.

Others present were Mrs 11. A. Knight, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Mrs J. W. Woodhousc, Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Mrs Alister Deans. Lady Myers (Wellington), Miss 11. Gerard, Mrs R. H. Hennah, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs Arthur Nicoll, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Miss Olive Mcllraith, Mrs G. G. Aitken, Mrs J. C. Westall, Mrs G. N. McLean, Mrs M. S. Brown, Mrs Erik Rutherford, Mrs George L. Rutherford, Mrs George Itetd, Mrs Geoffrey Smith. Mrs G. Gerard, Mrs Jack Matson, Mrs A. J. McMaster, Mrs >v. Tooniey, Mrs Frank Clark, Mrs H. L. Bowkcr, Mrs George Maedonald, Mrs Bruce Douglas, Miss Nancarrow, Miss Betty Nancarrow, Miss V. Eekford, Mrs*T. T. Thompson (Araberloy), Mrs Denis Chapman, Miss N. Enderby (Amberley), Mrs J. Norman Greenland, Mrs George Weston, Mrs O. T. J. Alpers, Mrs Alf Brustad, Miss Agnes Hay, Mrs Alau Joyce, Mrs Henry Harris, Mrs John Montgomery, Mrs J. H l . Grigg, Miss Hilda Montgomery, Mrs J. F. Buchanan and Mm Helen Buchanan, Mrs George Rutherford, Mrs Gerald Anderson, Mrs W. Starky, Miss Eleanor Denmston. Mrs William Bond, Misses Mary and Nancy Bond, Mrs W. H. Symes, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs Endell Wanklyn, Mrs Godfrey Rutherford. Miss I. Rutherford, Mrs G. Fleetwood, Mrs J. S. Hawkes, Mrs Jesse Worgan, Miss M. Coop, Mrs A. H. C. Orr, Mrs H. Connolly, Mrs Frank Courage, Mrs Mervyn Stevenson and Miss Jean Stevenson, Mrs Allan Johnstone, Mrs J. Keith Davidson, Miss V. Hynes, Miss Jessie Elliott, Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, Mrs Guy Scott, Mrs R. J. Loughnan, Mrs P. Keddell, Miss D. Moore, Mrs D. W. Westenra, Miss Joan Fulton, Sirs Hallows Wood, Mrs Erio Riddiford (Wellington), Miss M. Cotterill, Mrs Godfrey Hall, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs T. L. Cowlishaw, Mrs H. 8. Lawrence, Mrs H. Kitson, Miss Maberley Beadel, Mrs Shirreff-Hlilton, Mrs Arthur Grigg, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Mrs Kenneth Maedonald, -Miss D. Humphreys, Mrs H. D. Acland and Miss Philippa Acland, Miss Prins, Mrs G. Kingscote, Mrs J. Macintyre, Dr. Florence Craig, Mrs Neil Guthrie, Mrs lan Murchison, Mrs F. AV. W. Dawson, Mrs H. A. Young. Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs C. M. Olhvier and Miss Lois Ollivier, Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Miss Cecil Elworthy, Miss Elizabeth Elworthy, Mrs Harry Darapier-Cross-ley, Mrs F. R. Smale, Mrs C. E. Thomas, Mrs E. J. Cordner, Miss Nancy Gibson, Mrs William Deans, Miss Jane Donnelly, Mrs Maurice Louisson, Mrs 0. H. Burns, Mrs Alister McQueen, Miss McGallon, Mrs Strange, Mrs Wilfred Beadel, Mrs John Moore. Mrs Peter Hall, Mrs G. Colbeck, Miss Peggy Norton, Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Mrs H. J. I Raphael and Miss Thelma Raphael, Mrs Arthur Miles and Miss Olga Miles, Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlaue, Mrs Kert- [ neth Robinson, Mrs Harold Barker, Mrs P. Dearden, Mrs Gordon Rich, Mrs Herbert Lawrence, Mrs Geoffrey Gray, Mrs C. E. Jones, Mrs D. Drummond Bailey, Mrs G. D. Greenwood, Mrs M. Allen and Miss Billie AUen, Mrs R. Burdon, Mrs Stanley Foster, I Miss Estelle Davi6, Miss R. Cracroft , Wilson, Miss M. Wauchop, Mrs W r inI stone Philp, Mrs A. C. Nottingham J and Miss Gwen Nottingham, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs A. H. Rothenberg, Mrs W. Eldon Coates, Mrs G. McKay (West Coast), Miss Phyllis Boyle, Mrs E. J. Chennells, Mrs Herbert Bill, Mrs F. A. Nixou, Misses Peggy Williams, Neroli Smithson, J. Drury, Joy Roberts, Shona DainpierCrossley, Meta Nixon, Ailsa Nelson (Wellington), Eileen O'Connell, Jean and Sally. Newton, Betty Webb, Patricia Ronalds, Mary Alexander, Audrey Gendie Maling, Millicent Grose (Wellington), and Diana AUen, Mrs R. H. J. Camm, Mrs J. Davis. Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Mrs William Nicholls, Miss Denshire, Mrs Gerrit van Asch ; Mrs A. Gillanders, Miss Lorua Martin, Mrs P. A. Ardagh, Mrs L. H. Mirams, Mrs Leonard Coop, Mrs J. Ferrier, Mrs Ivan Wood, Miss Raine, Mrs Steffano Webb and Miss M. Webb, Mrs J. R. Thomson (Central Otago), Mrs Alan Macfarlane. Mrs H. J. Beck, Miss Thwigg, Mrs w. Joynt, Airs O. C. Cox, Mrs It Jordan, Mrs Pryce Jones, Mrs Percy Wright, Mrs George Pascoe, Miss W r . Blundell, Mrs M. Prendergast. Mrs Ben Anderson, Mrs J. Morrison, Mrs Russell Cordery, Mrs J. Catherwood, Mrs C. L. Meredith-Kaye, Mrs J. Prendergast, Misses Norah Hoare, Ruth WynnWilliams. Mary Weld, Nancy Teschemnker, Joan Murchison, Elisabeth Alpers, Betty Reading (Wellington), Norah Deans, Nancy Deans, Janice Overton, Betty Rutherford, Margaret and Janet Stevenson, Betty Peach, Sheila Atkinson, Lesley Hay a Phyllis Acton-Adams. Gladys Acton-Adams, Patricia Powric, Valmai Fleming, Patricia Courage, Catherine Westenra, Kathleen Hoare;, Margaret Clark, Dorothy Walton, Mona and Nance MeCullough, Svbil Rutherford, Cathie Maedonald, Vyvian Dawson, Dulcie and Ena Fleetwood, Mary Menzies. Halmai ■ Loughnan, Nancy and Jean Gard'ner, Nora Haggitt, Mildred Lance, Joan Cooper, Adine Acton-Adams, Stella Edwards, Maisie Jamieson, Quita Cordner, Ann Starky. Pamela Riddiford, Margaret Lance, Ethel le Cron, Dorothy Robinson, Marjori© McKellar, Prudence Wynn-Wilhams, Margaret Williams, Kathleen McQuilkin, Nancy Salmond, Fanny Middleton, Aileen Morrison. Rhona Hoben, P. Russell, and Besoe McGregor

NAVAL RESERVE

SUCCESSFUL DANCE. A delightful finale to Grand National Week was the Eoyal Naval Volunteer Eeservo dance,' held at headquarters, St. Asaph street, on Saturday night. Tho Commanding Officer and the wardroom officers, in whose names the invitations to the dance had been issued, once more proved themselves excellent hosts, most solicitouß for the enjoyment of their guests. The gathering was characterised by a true naval smartness, and attention to detail. Trim sailormen, saluting briskly, opened car-doors for the guests, while others conducted them up the "gangway" to the "quarterdeck." The ''deck," -which was used for dancing, was decorated with multicoloured streamers, and tho uniforms of tho officers —the blue and gold ot the Navy, the red of the Army, and the lighter,blue of the Air Force—gave an air of distinction to the scene. Spirited music wag supplied by Seymour's Orchestra. Commander A. D. Boyle, LieutenantCommander H. A. Rhind and Mrs Rhind, and Lieutenant-Commander C 11. Kersley and Mrs Kersley received the guests. Mrs C. H. Kersley wore a. cerulean blue reversible satin frock with bolero bodice, brilliant buckle at the waist, and finely tucked hip-yoke. Her wrap was of geranium satin with rucked collar. Mrs H. A. Rhind wore a black satin frock and a black panne velvet coatee. Others present were:—LieutenantCommander and Mrs C. W. Wilson, Major and Mrs A. B. Williams, Major and Mrs D. Bremner, Major and Mrs J. Allan Mciklo, Captain and Mrs William Doans, Captain and Mrs E. P. Davis, Captain and Mrs L. R. Webley, Paymaster-Lieutenant I. J. Wilson and Mrs Wilson, Flight Lieutenant V. J. Somerset Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Lieutenant and Mrs Peter Hall, Lieutenant A. P. and Mrs Mac Duff, Mr and Mrs P. Dearden, Mr and Mrs Gerrit van AscTi, Mr and Mrs E. J. Corcoran, Dr. and Mrs Mark Brown, Mr and Mrs O. C. Harley, Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll, Mr and Mrs Lance Stevens, Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart, Mr and Mrs C. J. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs H. L. Widdowson, Mr and Mrs It. A. Triggs, Mr and Mrs W. C. Prosser, Mr and Mrs R. L. Kennett, Dr. and Mrs E. S. McPhail. Mr and Mrs H. J. A. Barlow, Mr and Mrs W. F, Tracy, Dr. and Mrs L M. King, Mr and Mrs Stuart Godfrey, Mr and Mrs H. K. Kippenberger, Mr and Mrs E. D. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs P. M. Collins, Mr apd Mrs Charles A. Wilson, Mr and Mrs E. W. Hasell, Mr and Mrs S Hickmott, Mr and Mrs H. 11. Wauehop, Mr and Mrs W. S. Wanchop (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs Maxwell Ramsay, Mr and Mrs Hallows Wood, Mr and Mrs E. Middleton, Mr and Mrs J. R. Faulls, Mr and Mrs Herbert Rennie, Mr and Mrs J. H. Pennington, Mr and Mrs J. A. Paton, Mr and Mrs A. B. Edwardes, Mr and Mrs C. L. MeredithKayo, Mr and Mrs Claude Rawnslcy, Mr and Mrs G. Mole, Mr and Mrs R. H. J. Camm, Mr and Mrs Alister McQueen, Mr and Mrs N. Rutherford, Dr. and Mrs Maurice Lonisson, Mr and Mrs John Corbett, Dr. and Mrs Malcolm Brown, Mr and Mrs F. E. Twyford, Mr and Mrs Shirley Wright, Mr and Mrs J. L. Davis, Mr and Mrs Nelson Okey, Mr and Mrs Harold Whiteman, Mr and Mrs W. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Bede Loughnan, Mr and Mrs John Mbore, Mesdames Bruce Douglas, Noel Laver, G. D. Greenwood, F. A. Seannell, B. S. Gribben (Wellington), 'Muirson, Misses Olive Mcllraith, Olive Langley, Nola Midgley, Edna GUI, Thelma lies, Iris Cullman, Mabel Bigg Wither, May Thacker, Mavis Peek, Ruby Wright, Dorothy Lindley, N. Patrick, Lorna Rushbrook (Wellington), Betty Beban, Betty Peach, Lesley Laurenson, Eleanor Price, Pearl Lisle, Eileen Tingey, Joyce Hanna (Dunedin), Carmelita Johnstone (Auckland), Ethol le Cr*i, Joy Tennent, Joan Palairet, Beth Manchester, Jean Stevenson, J. Palmer, Meta Nixon, Phyllis Francis, Mary Bond, Billie Allen, Katherine Westenra, Diane Orbell, Alleen Archer (Rangiora), Mavis Thompson (Rangiora), Margaret Stevenson, Ailsa Nelson (Wellington), Patricia Ronalds, Marv Weld (Marlborough), Nancy Teschemaker (Marlborough), Nancy Oram (Dunedin), Major A. D. Carrington, Captain J. M. Mitcholl, Lieutenant P. Vavasour, Lieutenant S. Scroope, Lieutenant F. G. Tidswell, Lieutenant J. Bradley, Lieutenant C. A. Blazey, Lieutenant G. Rainoy, Lieutenant C. E. Weir, SubLicutenant P. Phipps, Messrs G. Southgato, L. P. Barrett, L. Dillon, P. P. L. Dillon, Roger Clifford, C. A. Seymour, George Francis, Gordon McCredie, K. Dain, S. V. Glasgow, A. J. Charman, R. Nicholls, M. J. Christie, J. R. Farthing, T. Cloudesley, L. V. Farthing, E. L. Laurenson, D. le Fevre, S. Milne, T. Moffat, J. V. Reynolds, Britton, C. Stonyer, J. Harloy, J. R. Little, and Colin Acland.

HOME NURSING. The following members of a class who have received instruction in home nursing, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association, have been successful in passing the examination, and have qualified for the certificate of the association: Mesdames E. M. Conibear, P. J. Lstrkin, M. A. Lloyd, D. M. Manhart, J. IX Moultrie, E. ltudd, E.' I. Shepherd, M. Tranter, and A. D. Woolford, Misses E. E. Coboldick, E. M. Heaney, D. M. Broughton, E. E. Claridgo, D. F. Eliott, E. M. Forward, I). E. Handisides, M. G. Kane, O. E. C. Ljttle, E. 51. Kearns, M. Robinson, E. Lilburno, N. slcLaughlin, E. slarshall, M- s{oultrie. V. A. Pearce, H. J. Roberts, A. L.Rtidd, R. A.tißussell, M. M. Tranter, D. W. Willcox, and F. Wilson.

THE "AMBASSADORS/*

♦ Only those who have been guests at the "Ambassadors," in Manchester street, can fully appreciate the elaborate and magnificent appointments of this most conveniently situated privato hotel—being only two minutes' walk from the Railway Station. The statuary and art decorations alone give the "Ambassadors" an atmosphere of superiority, and the standard of service and quality that has been maintained throughout certainly reflects great ci - cdit on the management. Although this hotel enjoys more than its lair share of patronage, extraordinary times have, no doubt, had an adverse effect on the travelling public, and the proprietor, Mr T. J. Sleeman, has therefore decided to meet the position by reducing the tariff to 8s Gd per day. This reduction in tariff, together with the same high standard of service that has been maintained is the past, certainly places this first-class hotel within reach of all Jravellera and rfaitors t<? Chrisfrchurcb. -r-1

W.C.T.U. At the fortnightly meeting of the Christehurch branch of the W.C.T.U., Miss Henderson presided. An invitation to attend a Cashmere Hills Union meeting to-morrow was received. Miss Harband (hon. secretary of the North Canterbury District Union) advised that arrangements were well in hand for the procession of witnessos to be held in connexion with the centenary of the total abstinence celebrations in September. It was announced that the annual Canterbury District Convention would be held at the Baptist Church Hall in Sydenham on September 13th and 14th. Misses Gordon, Sargent, and Wilkie were chosen delegates as well as officers. It was decided to write to Mr W. T. Trethewey congratulating him on the Captain Cook statue. A dozen parcels of garments for needy women and children had been sent to the unemployment depot. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

RICCARTON branch. A meeting of tho Riccarton branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Clarence Road Methodist Sunday school, with slrs 0. Barrell presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs McClelland. Mrs Lowry (Cashmere Hills) gave an account of a tour rouud the world, showing the work of women of all nations in the temperance cause. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. TENNIS CLUB'S DANCE. To raise money for the laying of new courts in Bury street, members of St. Mary's Tennis Club held another of a series of dances in the Canterbury Automobile rooms on Saturday night. Messrs \V. Sutherland and S. Ashton •acted as M.C.'s. * • Music was supplied by Len Blogg's Orchestra, and extras were played by Mr Ed. Boland. The capable committee in charge of arrangements comprised Misses Patricia Wall, Bernadine Wall, Nan Wallace, Winnie Bradley. Kathleen Carey, Lilian Haughey, "Ursula Calson, Joan Simon, and Peggy Flood, Messrs S. Ashton, J. Lennon, 51. s£ulaney, and L. Gasson. Miss Patricia Wall wore a frock of powder blue georgette; Miss Nan Wallace, black and gold spotted net with circular hip frills of black taffeta; Miss Bradley, black georgette frock and a coatee of blue velvet with floral design; Miss Simon, pink lace and a coatee of wine velvet; Miss Flood, sapphire bluo satin, with capelet of rose pink velvet. Those present included Mrs Ren Bennett, Misses Eileen McDonald, Kathloen Reilly, Edith Churchill, Vera O'Donoghue, Pearl O'Donoghue, Phyllis Edwards, Eileen Hendren, Mary McDonald. Dorrie Murphy, Joyce Beswick, Mollie Murphy, Eileen Gartly, Lorna Best, Doris Lysaght, Anne Taylor, Helen Cullen, May Dwiar, Mona Goggin, Veronica Orniandy, Joan Blake, Rcina Burko, Gertrude Lattimore, Grace Moulin, Joy Carter, and Mae Heaphy.

Wise women will persuade their husbands to join them in taking a short course of McArtbur's Nerve Tonic and Blood Enricher to counteract the trying times and cold weather. You always get the best at McArtbur's, ch«mists, corner Casliel and Colombo street a.. j

SAVAGE CLUB AND LADIES* NIGHT. The annual ladies' * night of the Christehurch Savage Club will be held on Thursday, September Ist, in the Frascati rooms. The first part of the evening will be devoted to a korero, in which the best of the club's talent will be produced. The remainder of the evening will be spent in dancing. It is expected that the ladies' evening will be a great success, in keeping with the spirit of friendliness and comradeship which has characterised the elub during the present season.

TIMAKU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Goodwin is the guest of Miss Howell (Geraldine). Mrs F. Oxford, Beverley road, lias returned from a visit to Auckland. Miss Sheila Howell (Mt. Nimrod)bas returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Timaru Rhodes (Hadlow) has returned from Christchurch. Miss Fox, Wai-iti road, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Hone Belfield (England) is the guest of Mrs J. W. Nolan (Otipua, Gisborne). Mr and Mrs C. L. Ovbell and Miss Sylvia Orbell (Pentlow) have returned fiorii Christchurcn. Miss Joan McCann, Cain street, is the guest of Mrs R. J. Murphy ("Beauiort," Pleasant Point). Recent guests at the Dominion Hotel include Mr M. V. Lnisby (Dunedin), Mr A. E. Treadway, Mr T. M Tidswell, Mr H. S. Myers (Christchurch), Mr L. H. King, Mr M. Dunsford (Duncoin), Mr T. Dunlop, Mr J. Canter (Uuuedin), Mr H. Langford (Christchurch). Mrs L. Lctham (Methven), Mr F. D. Alack (Fox Glacier).