WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20629, 19 August 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mi's John Montgomery and her children (Fendalton) are leaving this week to spend the school holidays at "Braelangwell," Eitfelton. Professor and Mrs W. Saddler (liiecarton) and their guest, Mrs Kay, St. Andrews, will leave next .week, i'or a, visit to Akiiroa.

j Mrs 'Veal, wlio'has 'been .slaying for j soroo time with her Excellency, Lady j Bledisloe, at Government House, WciI lington, has suffered bereavement in 1 the loss of her mother, Mrs Coryton, ! of Greatham Manor, Hampshire. Mrs j Cory ton. v> ho was ill lor onlv a short j while, is survjrC'l by auotbcrdaughter besides Mis Veal, and one married son. Miss Thwigg (Amlwrley) is leaving this week for a holiday visit hj, Dune-

Miss _?>]._ L. Si in-- illolly road) will (cave Chr istch urcli to-niurro\v for a three weeks' visit to the North Island. Atter ;i motor trip to J-lawke's Bay she wijl return to Levin, where she will he the .guest of Mrs iSpencer. Miss Joan Dalton ("HI.. who has been staying with relatives in Auckland, alter an extended holiday in Canada, has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs Alister Deans and her two boys aticcarton) will spend the school holidays at "Morven," Darfield.

.Mrs Buchanan-Matsou (Mansfield a\enne) has left to pay a short'visit to her sister, Mrs .Richmond Fell, Nelson. During her absence her mother, Mrs J'uciuinan, will stay with Mrs Gcor* r o Buchanan and .Mrs 0. T. J. Alpers Fendalton. '

Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Aston are spending a holiday in Wellington. .Miss Alico \Ya.yland has received advice that at the examination held in Christehureli on June 11th by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London, she passed in harmony uglier division, thus completing her L.A.B. degree:

_ Miss Mollie Fowler has gone south lor the Dunediu competitions. The Rev. Stephen Parr, Mrs Farr, and family (Cathedral Grammar school) are leaving to-morrow for Governor's Bay where they will spend the school holidays. _ The engagement is announced of Thelma May, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. Hicks, of Christchurch, to •James A., third son of Mrs B. Creagh and the late Mr James Creagh, of Brunnerton, West Coast. The engagement is announced of Mabel Marohi, younger,! daughter ol Mrs and the late Mr F. Sladen. Christchurch, and William Grant Scott, of Dannevirke, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Scott, of Hastings. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges clothing and case ©f food from the Women's Institute, Akaroa branch, per Mrs Paterson.

The Bt. Hon. J. C». Ooates, Minister for Employment, intimated bofore his departure i'or Ottawa that bo would be grateful if women members of the Reform Party would collect socks for single unemployed men. Members of the Party in New Brighton are working with a view to helping in this direction, and Mr and Mrs P. Blunt, Lonsdale street, wore host and hostess at. an enjoyable bridge drive on Wednesday evening, given at their residence, which should result in many pairs of socks being acquired. There were nearly 50 players present, and the prize-winners wore Mesdames T. Hulme and TT. Carmalt and Mr J". Pctrie.

A strong committee, already comprising Mesdames E. J. Cordncr, J. G. L. Vernon, Derrick Gould, Cyril Stringer, Walter Hill, C. J. Treleavcn, F. U. Clark, F. C. Fairclough, <J. L. Dearsley, Misses Mary Menzies, Jean Gobble, Stqlla Edwards, Marjoric Studhohne, Ruth Nibloclc, Messrs lieathcote lielmore, L. Le Cren, George Francis, F. W. Freeman, and Brian Bassett, is arranging a series of weekly cabaret dances to be held at Fraseati on succeeding Saturday nights for several weeks, in aid of deserving charities. The danco to-morrow night will be in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund.

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 "DORIS" Wool makes it easy to obtain smart novelty effects. Send 3d stamps for Booklet 312 to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. 2 SHOES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A Clearance Sale of all types of shoes in lines, oddments, and samples. Prices 7s lid, lis 6d, 12s Od. Evening shoes, Si Iver Brocades, 5s 6d; Satin, 7s lid; Crepe de Chine and Satin, Gs lid and 9s 6d. James Shoe Store, 148 Armagh street. —-C REDUCES WAIST 9-J 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, my limbs being quite normal. My waist measurement is now 37$ in — less than it was two months ago." Youth-o-form Capsules are obtainable at 6s 6d per carton from Barnetts' and Other Chemists. —1

TRAINING COLLEGE DANCE. . After an afternoon spent in strenuous sport, the students and ex-students of tlie Cfiristchurcb. Training College gathered last, evening in the Training College Hall. Tlic dance served a double purpose, as a reunion ofpa»t students of the Training College and also as a celebration of the ending of the Training College second term, which closes to-day. A largo gathering of exstudents attended, and the. hall was well filled. Arangements for the dance wore in the hands of the Social Committee, while music for the dancing was supplied by the Training College orchestra (Mr It. M. Sweney, conductor). The guests of honour were Mr and Mrs J. G. Poison, Mr and Mrs W. J. Cartwright, Mr and Mrs W. Colee, and Messrs T. Yernon Griffiths and J. J. S. Cornes. Among those present were Misses C. Turner, M. Gilmour, M. Christie, 11. McCaw, K. Labatt, D. Farrow. .7. Prime, M. Ilughos, D. Duncan, J. Cowie, J. Harrison, B. Takle, M. Wellwood, P. Foote, E. Ensor, R. Marrison, P. lloulden, M. Cleland, M. Dykes, E. Collins, K. Duncan, E. Paynter, D. Nelson, B. Shearer, N. 01e\nens, J. J&choll, 0. Flewellyn, M. Mclttaith, JM. Knibb, A. Fitzgerald, M. Pitcaifhly, 0. Scott, O. Lawn, J. Staunton, J. ColvilJe-Cook, D. Arthur, J. Sladen, R. AJlard, N. Oed, I. McKenzie, A. McKenzie, D. Diekson, J. Harker, E. Jary, M. Lockwood, B. Longson, M. Mace, J. Yeale, F. Thomson, I. Sexton, A. Kathie, G. Bewspn, F. Moir, M. Raven, A. Dash, N* Finlay, R. White, M. Gregg, J. Taylor, N. WesI ©. itfitfeaa, i MsJtfia, &&& £> SJstl3fo

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

ST. MARGARETS COLLEGE.

ANNUAL BAZAAR. OPENING BY ARCHBISHOP JULIUS. J'j inuu ily iu nJcl the Mchuje.Mun .Mission. and St. Saviour's Orphanages' Funds and nn orphan which the College supports in London, and second to provide a net-ball court at the school, the girls of St. Margaret's College held their annual bazaar at the school yesterday afternoon, followed in. the evening by a one-act play. The bazaar was opened by Archbishop Julius, who .said that, he bad wondered why he bad had to be introduced to iho school by Dean Julius. "However/' he said, '"it is quite proper, for I was always told, when a little boy, never to talk to girls to whom I had never been introduced—much less fifty. Now, of course, all is in order. You have youth, strength, learning, and opportunity on your side, and the greatest thing of all is the chance of making other people happy.'' Bishop West-Watson congratulated the present and old girls on their efforts to assist worthy causes and also offered his congratulations to the Archbishop on his lone: fellowship with the College. Molly Fenner. Jill "Woodward, and Joan Wilson presented bouquets to Mrs C. L. Young (Principal), Mrs VestWatson, and Miss Julius. The stalls and stall-holders were as follows:-—Produce, Matipo House, Misses E. Montgomery and E. Page; flowers, Kowhai House, Misses E. Dawe and M. Templeman ; work, Rata House, M : sses A. Satchell :ind G. H°V", cakes and surprise packets. Mrs To!ley and Miss F. Cuming Butler; sweets. Rimu House, Mdlle. de Cleene and Miss J. Eddy; delicatessen stall, Old Girls.' Th#» sideshows wero in iho charge of Miss A. Kin<i and girls, and included candle-lighting, skittles, darts, and other games of skill.

One-act Play. Jn the evening a one-act plaj, " 1 lie 11 an iu the Bowler Hat," by A. A. Milne, was presented in the hall by the Senior Dramatic Club. The cast of characters was: —John (D. Gerard), Mary (B. Freeman), the hero (1Wright), tho heroine (D. Green), the villain (M. Webley), the bad man (N. Vale), and tho man in the bowler hat (N. Brown). Miss Cuming Butler was the producer, and the club acknowledged assistance received from Messrs J. I. Smail, Canterbury College Drama Society, Beott Bros.. Ltd.. and J. Cocks and Son, Ltd. NETBALL MATCHES. The annaaJ netball matches between old girls and present girls of "IlangiHuru" were held at the school grounds, Hewitt's road, yesterday afternoon. Each sido entered two teams, but in each case the old girls were beaten by their youthful and very nimble opponents. After the games, members of the four teams word entertained at tea by Miss Gibson. Amongst those present Were Miss Gibson, Misses Ethel, Ruth, and Winifred 'Gibson, Mrs C. S. 'J'homas, Mrs J. C. Newton, Mrs Mervyn Stevenson, Mrs A. Todd, Mrs. Melville Bruce, Mrs 0. T. J. Alpers, Mrs Harnett, Mrs Seymour. Misses Kua Fleetwood, Barbara Bloxatn, Margaret Hayes, Louise Camni. Alison Beadel, Celia Reese. Jfocleen Bishop, Elsie Barr, Jean Stevenson. Gertrude Browne, Elaine Perry, Nance Shnnd, Ellice Blauk, Elisabeth Alpers, Betty Heading (Wellington), Barbara Bruce, Kathie Harrison, Joan Orinerod, Florence Cannon, Nona and Natalie Hampton, Pamela Rawnslcy, Joyce Tanner, and Joyeo Carey. THE DANSANT. 1 Ihe members of the Junior Branch of the Navy League held a tho dansant in the I'rascati yesterday, beginning at 5.30 p.m. The members of the organising committee were Mrs C. J 'ire leaven, Misses Betty Treleaven! Marjorie Aloon, Margaret Talbot, Margaret Webb, Mary Morten, and Mr Brian Bassett. Music was supplied by tiie Collegians' Orchestra. Those present were Mrs C. J. Treleaven, Mrs Walter B. Harris, Mrs W G. Watt, Mrs C. Packer-Doust, Mrs Robinson Hall, Mrs H. Wvatt; Misses Nance MeCiillough, Marjorie Moon, Yvonne Levvy, Margaret Wobb, Florence Cannon. Dorothy \V auehop, Betty Neave. (Sheila Peniberton, Ivaara and Tiria 'Trent, Mary Garland Betty Treleaven, Beth Baker, Mary Morten, Chloe Barnett, Joan Gard nei, Claire Perry, Laura Loughnan, Egidia Menzies, Gretchen Sar- | gent, Jean Menzies, Eleanor Ivnight Hma Berggren, Eleanor White! Pauline Kitto, Margaret Talbot, Lesley I ApnJ McLean, Mary Wilkins, I ® lSl ° Jamieson, Alma McCallum (Timaru) \yvian Dawson, Kathleen lench, Kathleen Franklin, J C an Gobble Mavis Bonlton, Marie Cannon, May Cracroft W t son, Betty Boulton I'rancis Russell Margot ltenton, Gwen ucott-Baker. Margaret Clark Phvllic Agar, Joan Reeec,>oel Re££ Baxter, Marguerite Baxter. Betty HnHp'° n pi 'n° yC V-ii lnghos ' Kathleen -Hailed, Plu(lis Wilkinson, and Merl-i ivlunns. ""

VVHY FAMOUS EXPLORER PREFERS BANANAS.

% " COLOMBO. " "Down in the tropics," said William Leebc, scientist and explorer "extreme care must bo taken about the food one eats. Anything hard to digest is likely to prove disastrous. Taking' my cue from the natives, I found th! banana not only a quick and tasty meal in itself, but one that is easy to digest a good sustainer of energy." ° ' Now, although I am not a famous explorer, I love bananas—and so do my fannly. Yesterday I found the prices teiv low at fhc Colombo," varying, of course with the quality of the fruit! Jrassion fruit, too, -were only 10 a ]r and delicious Winter Cole pears 4d a' ibl Choice, juicy Navel oranges were 8 a Is, and Mandarins ivcre selling for a song. And oilf If you want to add a dash of beauty to your home this week-end, choose a bunch of flowers at "The Colombo" (the new fruit shop next door to McArtkurs, the chemists, in Colombo street). You vtod't be able to resist the glorious freesias, sweet peas, poppies, and pale irises I aair there t—tJui prices lira so low!. 5752

BRIDGE PARTIES.

The stall-holders at the forthcoming St. Mary's feto and their helpers and friends are going forward apace with their preliminary activities for raising money for their stalls. Yesterday, a delightful bridge party, organised by Mrs if. Prendergast and Mrs James Ilight, was held at Jellicoo 3Tall. in aid of the variety stall, which will be in charge of Mrs Prendergast. Mrs Ilight wore a black tailored suit, white satin blouse, and emerald green felt hafc. Mrs Prendergast wore a black ring velvet frock trimmed with black faconne, and a black hatters' plush hat.

Prizes were wi.n by .Mrs Pat Tail and Mrs Gus Simon.

Amongst tlioso present were Mrs Jack Prcndergast, Mrs Bernard Renneil, Miss Nonie Enright, Mrs J. R. Gifford, Mrs D. J. Cammings, Mrs M. Earl, Miss Eileen Cammings, Mrs P. N. I Jeffreys, Mrs W. "Williamson, Mrs G. D. Simpson, .Mrs C. F. Champion, Mrs John Murray, -Mrs Alton Taylor, Mrs James Cassidy, Miss Monica O'Connell, i Mrs A. H. C. Orr. Mrs Shirley Wright. Mi's H. E. Garth, Miss Molly Orr, Mrs j O. C Ilavloy. Mrs H. J. Quarrcll. Mrs | W. Murphv, Miss D. Hight, Mrs E. G. J McCullough. Mrs J. T. Lawrie, Mrs J. Hall. Mrs R ichartl Scott, Mrs 11. F. Willi.®, Mrs C. If. Taylor, Mrs J. Cherry. Mrs Joseph Mercer. Mrs Pat Tail, Miss N. Buckley, Mks Carrie Morknno, Miss Claire Morkane. Mrs C. V. I.ceming, Mrs W. Graham, Mrs Frank Home, Mrs Alex McDonald, Mrs C. Throlkekl. Miss May Threlkeld. Mrs G. Mellor, M is.-> Fouliy, Mrs F. Petre, Mrs P. M. Sunlcv, Airs W. .loynt. Miss Hilda Flynn, Mis P. G. Pot-re, Lady Ward, Miss Effie White. Miss Betty Kiver. Mrs 0. P. Payne, Mrs John Dwyor. Mrs M. T. Lawlor, Mrs Alt' Briistad. Mrs A. J. Benzie, Mrs Arthur Rose. Mis W. A. Erasmuson. Mrs Arnold Soanos. Mrs J. Angus, Mrs E. M. Power. Mrs M. O'Xeil, Mrs W. G. Bowron, Mrs W. G. Ives, Mrs Gus Simon. Mrs G. Freeman. Mrs P. Delnrgey, Mrs S. J, Sampson, Mrs J. 1!. Delnliuntv. rs G. Holford, Mrs P. M. Collins. Mrs Rex Bryan, Mis Frank S. Over, Miss 1.. Donolnie. Mrs T. Taylor, Miss K. Willeox, Mrs J. Nootian, Mrs W. Mower, Misses Eileen Pose, Alma McCallum (Timaru), Maisee jamieson, Agnes Rarrett, Mona McCullough. Nance McCullough, Moira Payne, and Gwen Nottingham. Gifts or donations Mere received from j Ivlrs C. R- Kiver, Mrs A. B. Williams. ! Mrs W. S. Lee, Mrs J. S. Barrett, I Mrs Frank Egan, Mrs T. Forrest, iMrs I W. M, Cotter, Mrs W, Stiokings, Mm

W. G. Ives, Mrs W. Harris, ifiss Mina Ward, Devouvale Dairy Company, and Messrs Stacey and Hawker. There was a large attendance at the bridge parly given by members of the Edgeware Tennis Club in the howling j pavilion on Wednesday evening. Prize-winners were Air V. Main and Mrs L. J. Wills. Among those present were Mesdames Beiijes, Forgie, W. Beanlantl, Davey, Mcßae, Scott, Clark, L. J. Wills, Thompson, Tourney, Archibald, Maine, N. H. Scott, Bennetts, Beale, Payne, Bryant, 'and MeGallan, Misses E. Davey, I>. Lysaght, P. McKay Lucetti, R. Scott, J. Simon, A. Douglas, A. E. Douglas, H. Thompson, Kotlowski, B. Pilgrim, and M. Legg, Messrs Forgie, Pennefather, D. McRae, B. Thorn. G. Carpenter. Douglas, J. Smith. L. J. Wills, J. H. Griffiths. T. Patton. V. Main. X. 11. Scott, Bennetts, W. Wilkinson, M. Lcgg. and W. Beanland. Wise women will persuade their husbands to join them in taking a short course of McArthur's Nerve Tonic and Blood Enricher to counteract the trying times and cold weather. You always get the best at McArthur's, chemists, corner Cashel and Colombo at rests. —2

OBITUARY. I

MRS J. ORSBOURN. Mrs Jane Orsbourn. who died recently at the residence of her daughter, Mrs J. Ballagh, Southbridge, was a pioneer of the Hororata and Glenvoy districts. Mrs Orsbourn, who was the widow of Mr D. J. Orsbourn, was born in 1851 at Ballater (near Balmoral), Scotland. In March, 1864, she landed in New Zealand with her parents (Mr and Mrs Napier), in tho ghip Indian Empire. With her parents j she lived at Leeston for a year or two. Her parents then took up land in the Wairiri Valley, Gletiroy, where she lived until her marriage, which took place in St. John's Anglican Church, Hororata..in 1878 i After her marriage sho lived at Glenroy, until three or four yeark ago, when, through failing health, she lived with lier daughters. Her husband died nine years ago, and one son died in the Featherston Camp. Miss Orsbourn is survived by one son and five daughters. There are U grandchildren. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at the Hororata , Anglicaa Ceme t«iT> Th*'mxrkm ■»§&

conducted by the Iter.-MrjfflMM Leeston. The pall-heareis W«W| G. Orsbourn (son), K. «.JU Ballagh, and W. ' law). Amon<* ■ wreatlis sens bv the following: Mr Wright, Mr and Mrs "9H famuy. Miss Halhday, .uflß G. Keith and famdy. «HH| Aifcken and family, MnjH family, Mr and Mrs family, Mr and Mrs «• and Mrs T. B. Jones, " ]SjaH and Mis W. Q. Kelson

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KIRWEE SUB-BRANCH

Mrs Selby presided at the monthly meeting o£ the Kirwee sub-branch of the Plunket Society, held on Tuesday. Members were asked to contribute to the Malvern jumble sale on September 28th. It was decided to hold a "bring and buy" sale at Mrs Sowden's Home, early in October. Hostesses were Mescalines A. Anderson and W. L. Stott. MISS M. REESE ENTERTAINED. Miss Marion Reese, who is retiring from teaching after thirty years' service, was entertained yesterday by tho pupils of the secondary department of the Sumner District High School. Gordon Duncan, senior boy prefect, expressed the pupils' regret at Miss Reese's departure and expressed the hope that she .would enjoy her retirement for a long period of years. Patricia Comorford, senior girl prefect, said that the pupils could not conceive of a teacher who could make the lessons more interesting. Mr Stevens, the headmaster, said that Miss Reese had triumphed over the difficulties of building up a new department. She was not only a teacher but a friend to them all. Her work had been excellent and ho joined with the pupils in wishing her many years of happy retirement. Patricia Conierford then asked Miss Reese to accept a motorcar rug as a token of their keen appreciation ot all she had done for them and of their good wishes. Jenn Smith, on behalf of tho H ,r ' s of r,e School for the Deaf, _ thanked Miss Reese for her kindness in always inviting them to see the school plays, and asked her to accept a tea tray made by the pupils. Elsa Duff recited a poem written by Joan Edgar lor tlio occasion. Miss Reese, in reply, thanked those present for their gifts. The task of severing her connexion with her work, particularly that at Sumner, made it difficult for her ndociuatcl.v to express her feelings. She had enjoyed her work at Sumner and would find it a pleasure in the future to call to mind botu the school and its pupils.

"LINEN 1 " GIFT PARTY. In honour of Miss Patricia Wotherspoon, whose marriage will take place shortly, the Misses K. and M. Cradock (Limvood avenue) were hostesses at' a delightful "linen" gift party in Ballantynea private reception room. Miss Wotherspoon wore a becoming costume of delphinium blue, with hat to tone. The tables were bright with bowls of Iceland poppies in shades of tangerine and buttercup. Miss M. Cradock, on behalf of those present, presented the gifts to Miss Wotherspoon. , Those present included Miss Patricia Wotherspoon, Mesdames Stephen Weld, T. Frame, John Pearson, G. Eankin, Herbert Keys, Baxter, Winifred Bull, Johnston, Harold Hunter, the Misses Elizabeth and Annie Budge, Alice and Hilda Freeman, Muriel Johnston, Baxter, and Kitty and Jtlay Cradock.

VIOLET DAY.

PLUNKET SOCIETY'S APPEAL. Members of the Plunkct Society's committee interested ill organising Violet Day, the annual street appeal for funds to carry on the work of the society in the City and suburbs, met, at the Plunket rooms yesterday. Mra J. Cracroft Wilson presided over a good attendance. Messrs A, E. Armstrong, Leo Armstrong, Murdoch, Walls, Stapleton, and A. Wood, forming the Publicity Sub-com-raittee, attended to lay before the meeting suggestions to interest' the community in the appeal, which takes place on Friday, September 9th. Mr S. W. Jameson outlined in detail the organisation of previous appeals in which he had been interested, and stressed tho need for many more collectors than the society bad had on previous street days. It 'was decided that letters appealing for sellers should be sent out immediately, and the subbranch committees were asked to appeal for sellers in tho suburban and country districts. Or. ,T. W. Beanland had kindly consented to broadcast an appeal drawing attention to the need for funds to carry on the work, on September 7th at 7.20 p.tiu At 3ZC the hon. secretary would tell the public a little about the work beifig done by the nurses and at Karitane Hospital. The_ suggestions of the Publicity Subcommittee, which were adopted, included the sale of badges printed with the society's seal, as an alternative to bunches of violets, at the street corners. In tho past a small bunch of violets had been the recognised badge, sold on "Violet Daj', but as many men preferred wearing a paper badge, it was considered wise to sell badges as well as flowers. .

The "Star" newspaper had offered a prize for the best drawing by a child of a child's head, and Mr A. E. Armstrong offered a further prize of a suit valued at a guinea for the best drawing by « boy, and a frock valued at 15s for "the best drawing by a girl. It was pointed out that the whole suecess of the appeal lay in the number of f 1 ?. In th< ! streets > and it was hoped that the stallholders would adopt a uniform which, with the decorated shop windows in every street in the r*Uv \vould bring before the public the'so-' cietys need for their help, Tt was decided to offer prizes for the largest sum collected alter 7 p.m., when the collectors would not be placed at special stations, but would be at liberty to collect where they wished. The committee was urged to get m touch with all the Zfr * PlUDket babieß * nd ticir assistance now, when the society ■was in need, to make the Violet Day appeal a record success. 7 P

university women.

MEETING OF ASSOCIATION.

The monthly meeting of the Canterbury Association of University Women was held last night in the club-room, Montreal street, the president, Miss A. Ironside, M.A., presiding oyer a large attendance of members. At the conclusion of the general business, some short talks were given by members and others on university life abroad. The first speaker, Mrs L. Morrison, spoke of Aberdeen University. She traced the foundation of King's College by Bishop Elphinstone, and quoted the strange mottp of Marishal College, "They have said. What said theyf Let them say." Medical studemts from many countries—lndia, South Africa, Japan —attend the Aberdeen University. The Scottish University sends three members to Parliament, and the present member for Aberdeen is the novelist, Jo an Buchan.

University, of Poitiers. Mrs 0. L. ftidgen gave an account of her life at tho University of Poitiers, on the Loire, France. The students, she said, are chiefly ]*reneh, but very many nations are represemted among the foreign students. There is a splendid library of 300,000 books. The students take their studies very seriously, anl have not much time for social life or sport. Mr Ridgen told of the Indo-Chinese students at Poitiers, and gave some figures relating to the French universities, of which there are seventeen. There are 50,000 students, 20,000 of whom are at Paris, and Poitiers lias 15,000. There are four courses—law, medicine, science, and letters. The rector is also in charge of the secondary and primary education of his district—a proof of the French love of centralisation.

Holloway College. Dr. Helen Simpson gave an account of Royal Holloway College, of London University. It is situated 20 miles from London, on a; hill overlooking practically tho whole of the beautiful country of Siu'rey. There is little inter-col-legiate life", except in the field of sport. In the whole of the London University there are about 12,000 internal students; and at Holloway are 200 resident women students. By the founder's wish the life of the college begins each day with chapel, and the music is beautiful. This is the only time when the students .wear the cap and gown. There is an excellent college library, and in addition students may have books by post from the London University library. Dr. Simpson gave an interesting sketch of the societies and clubs of the college, and tlie different sports. American Universities. , The last speaker, Mrs H. Markham, of California, touched on three aspects of the life of American universities. The curriculum, at first was classical, and though the pendulum had swung very much towards the practical and materialistic, there is now a definite feeling towards the more cultural subjects. In regard to the scholastic standing, there are three classes of American universities—first, second, and third rating—and once a studeut has failed or "flunked out" ho can never get back to a first-rate college. Mrs Markham concluded with an interesting account of the sororities and fraternities of American universities. A vote of thanks to the speakers was proposed by Miss Ellen .Tones, and carried with acclamation, after which supper was served.

CARD PARTY

i i A very successful flag-500 evening : partv was held at the residence of ' JVake, Esplanade. Simmer, in aid ot I the funds of the Sumner District High ' School. About forty-five were present. Prizes were won by Mrs Brake, sen; (Redcliffs), Miss Bain, and Mr Coleman, and by Mr and Mrs Dawson and Miss Yarr. Mrs Brake was assisted by the School Social,-. Committee, -Mesdames , Pye, Atkinson, Murdoch, and Cooke. J Mr Dixie was an effioient M.G.

(CONTINUED.)

QUEEN MARY AS GODMOTHER. LADY MAY CAMBRIDGE'S BABY. (BRITISH OrMCTAt, -WIKKLESS.) (Received August 18tl, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, August 17. The Queen has consented to act as godmother with the Princess Sibyll© of Sase-Coburg and Gotha.to the daughter of Captain and Lady May Abel-Smith, the Queen's niece. The baby will be christened Ann Mary' Sibylle. The christening on Saturday, August 27th, at St. Mary Abbots, ikensiagton, will be performed by Archbishop W. M. Carter, formerly of Cape Town, who officiated at the wedding, ceremony.

LINWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB. ANNUAL DANCE. I'iie Linwood Rugby Football Club's imposing banner, flags, and festopns'of streamers in black and green, tho club's colours, formed tho appropriate decorations in the ballroom at the Winter Garden last night for the club's anniial dance, a very enjoyable and successful gathering. Members of the BaileyMarston Orchestra, which supplied the music, wore green and black and black and green football caps, and two large alcoves, reserved for members* of the Auckland representative football team and their friends, were decorated with their association's colours, blue and white —a charming compliment to the visitors. The members of the Dance Committee were Messrs T. G. Pox (chairman), 11. Davis, J. Turpin, J. Edmonds, C. Hearn, G. Wilson, N. Winter, and A. Mansfield, with M. T. Gundersen as the efficient hon. secretary.

They received valuable help from a Ladies' Committee comprising Misses Rena Pettersen, Eileen Mallouk, Alps, and E. Lightfoot. The guests of honour were the Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.) and Mrs Sullivan, Mr F. D. Kestcven (president of the club), Mrs W. Price ("mother" of fhe club, who has taken a keen interest in its welfare almost since its foundation), the members of the Auckland Rugby representative team (who arrived last evening from the West Coast), the members of the Canterbury representative team, and the officials of the Canterbury Rugby Union. The ladies present included Mesdamcs H. Hughes, J. McDonald, A. Miller, D. Turnbull, H. G. Beltrami, M. O'Connor, C. S. Mills, E. A. Empson, J. \V. MeOabe, W. J. Cotton, Don McLellan, T. P. Lord, \V. Masson, M. Bales, J. D. Parker, J. C. Lord, L. Marriott, N. C. Morton, D. Taylor, J. Darroch, Len Blogpc. Harold Bellamy, Read Masters, T. Milliken, C. S. Martin, G. Davis, G. Aitken, D. C. Robinson, S. K. Gow, J. Capper, Misses Violet Peryer, Hilda Monk, Ivy Marigold, Rona Gibbons, Edna Lightfoot, Gladys Stocken, Rita Collins, Bernice J3pencer, Rena Pettersen, Margaret Jackson, Blanche Fitt, Mae Carter, Ngarita Baker, Jean Anderson, May McGlashan, Aline Memmott, Margaret Somerville,Roma Stowell, Sophie Boyle, Ivy Donaldson, Margaret Hope, Norma Clothier, Dorothy Adams, Dorothy Campbell, Eileen Stewart, Janet Hansen, Alice Church, Minna Peters, Maude Murphy, Monica Roche (Lyttelton), Myrtle Robertson, Molly Donnelly, Rosie Vickery, Norah Kathleen Blackwell, Kathleen Reddington, Elsie Ullrich, Alice Pascoe, Mary Grimes, Josephine Ramsay, Mamie Parsons, Ivy Scott, Zoe Rhodes, R. Dallison, Dolly Bryce, G. Young, Josephine Mayo, Edna McCann, Laurel Trigance, Bessie "Walker, Rose Campbell, Ruby Ansley, Gwladys Mitchell, Millie fechofield, May Stribling, Alba Bennett, Betty Barrow, Alice Bennett, F. Henderson, Elsie Hillier, Peggy Angus, Rua Simpson, Eileen Mallouk, Pauline Askew, Doris Toon, Ivy Pithie, Molly Laffey, Zelma Jessie Maxwell. Lona Palmer, Alma Stewart, Valerie Railton, Kathleen Anderson, Violet Craig, Moira Wederell, Eileen Ewan, Alice Poison, Nola Ward, Miriam Clark. Phyllis Swanston, Muriel Gundy, Betty Simpson, Jean Pedler, Rita Taylor, Eileen Laurie, Mae Scofield, Gwen Collins, Mary Nolan, Ssme Nevin, Irene Davies, Rita Hall, Dorothy Hall, Phyllis Smith, Veronica Bagrie, Ethel Davey, Freda Pond, Suzanne Gasson, and Rhoda Champion.

EMPLOYEES* DANGE. The employees of the (Jhristchurch Clothing Company, Ltd., held their annual dance in Jellicoe Hall last night. There was a. large attendance, and the guests spent an enjoyable evening dancing to music supplied by Blogg's Orchestra. The guests of honour were Mr C. A. Myhrc (managing director) and Mrs Myhre, and Messrs J. L. Myhre, "fr. B. Myhre, and C. B. Myhre. Mrs Myhre woro a handsome gown of black and gold with a coatee of gold brocade. * The occasion was also the thirtieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Myhre's wedding. A beautiful bouquet of spring flowers was presented to Mrs Myhre in honour of the event. The committee comprised the Misses Thelma Poole, Ivy Smith (Lyttelton), Mona Beardslcy (New Brighton), Ivy Hobby, Edna Nuttridge, Ruby Caulfield, Messrs H. Smith, Perran, and J. Empson (hon. secretary). Miss Smith wore a frock of pink satin with a coatee to match, with elbow sleeves banded with white fur; Miss Beardsley, green satin with a furtrimmed coatee of matching shade; Miss Hobby, pink organdie, and a coatee of red and gold brocade; Miss Nuttridge, red satin and black velvet coatee; Miss Caulfield, light green satin with velvet and georgette coatee of deeper tone. An exhibition of tap-dancing was given by Mr W. J". McMullen, anditenfls were given by Mr J. Laurenson. Amongst those present were Mesdames E. Cleaver, G. Roberts, J. Roberts, C. Rhodes, A. R. Falconer, P. G. Stringer, G. W. Bennett, W. J. McMullen, and K. Williams, Misses Jessie Dev," Lila Port, Louie Jacobs, Gladys Jacobs, Frances Munro, Janet Thorn, Nellie Hoe, May Elston, Mabel Faville, May Wellbeloved, Myrtle Goodwin, Nellie Nuttridge, Molly Nairn, Betty Nairn, Joyce Virtue, Ivy Smith, Doris Daniel, Helen Gunter, Dorothy Weakley, Thelma Hill, Stella Peoples, Marjorie Beattie, Molly Grin\sey, Rita Hurrell, Mildred ROnan, Pearl McClurc, Rhona Green, Mavis Anstiss, Jean Pedler, Stella Pedler, Tiny Glover, Grace Smith, Jean Smith, Linda Henriren, Betty McClymont, Dorothy Ronan, Rita Stribling, Una Duggan, Phyllis Leslie, Lorna Hicks, Pat O'Council, Margaret Woodham, May Thorne, Pat Gillooly, Edna Ellis, and Ethel Cremor,

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SACRED HEART COLLEGE.

BALL AND CONCERT. t Pupils ot the Sacred Heart Girls' College held their annual fancy dress ball and concert in the school hall yesterday afternoon, in aid of school funds. * There was a large attendance ot parents and friends, and an interesting programme of dances, songs, recitations, and choruses was given. Contributors to the programme included Misses Rose Mercer, Clare Kortegast, Merle Cunningham, Moira Gibson, Margaret Keenan, Francis O'Gor*nan, Phyllis Moulin, Moira Wylie, P. Gale, M. Watson, N. Costello, M. -M. Mcintosh, Eileen Edmonds, and Mary' White. The following pupils were in "fancy dress:— * Maiy (Last Rose oi Summer), Peggy Logan (Spanish Lady), Cusheen O Byrne (Dominoes), *Edaa Gill (Lift Girl), Edna Grimes (Sailor), Mary Sutney (Gipsy), ¥o 1 l y IJ K f enan (Alsatian), Kathleen Lyoni (Subsidy), Gertie McCormaek (Beck and Call), Grade Metcalfe (Queen of Hearts), Eileen ■ Moriarty (Priscilla's First Party), elan „ (Miss M <»dern), Nancy Pope (ftpring), Marjorie Poulter Otiose), Marjorie Short (Fairy Princess), Molly Striblmg (Officer), Dulcie Mitchell (Gipsy), Jessie Toner (Vanishing Lady), Myra Dinn (Spanish Lady), Margaret Boyd (Tambourine Dancer), June Burke (Early Victorian), Patricia Christian (Daffodil), Patricia Clements (Waitress),. Irene Donoghue (Gipsy), Nora Dunne (60 Years . Ago), Winifred Fallon (Winter), Mary Murray (Irish Washerwoman), Joan Fitzgerald' (Eastern Lady), Phyllis Fox (Wincarois), Nellie Glassonbury (Japanese), Gwen Halliday (Folly), Margaret Hardie (Cupid), Phyllis Higgins (Shepherdess), Jessamy Kelly (Peasant), Marie Lamb (Early , Victorian), Kathleen Mahoney (Dutch Girl), Ngaire Marriott ' (Spanish Dancer), Maureen McDonougjb. (Early Victorian), Hons MeGuigan (Old? Fashioned Lady), Nancy McKendry (Early Victorian), Carmel Smith (Japanese), Phyllis Rich (Dolly Varden), Hoya Ryan (Conntry), Joan Sepie (Dolly Varden), Marie Sheehan (The House That Jack Built), A Ruby Turner (School Mistress), Estelle Weston (Shamrock), Mary Morgan (Early Victorian), Evelyn Moriarity (Gipsy),- Maureen Watsos (Irish Lassie), Eileen O'Neill (Pierrette), Kathleen McCabe (Gipsy), Mary Price (Australian Ranch Girl), Nellie MaHbney (Watteau Shepherdess), Veronica Roach (Erin), Wylma McEwin (Pierrette), Kathleen Lawson (Egyptian), Eileen Haddington (Spanish Dancer), Betty Kirk (Du(ch), Thelma Green (Tale Biues), Molly Buckley (Sailor Girl), Haiel Yde (No Moro Strikes), Nora Stephens (Sleepy Sand), Una Robinson (S'cots Lassie), Gertrude Audagh (Early Victorian), Dulcie Gallagher (Bride), Peggy Morton (Karitaae Norse), Maureen Berry (Fairy), Clare Kortegast (Spring), Eunice Williams (Red Cross Nurse), Ola Quig (Colleen), Cecily . Dixon (80-Peep), Joan Kelly (Flower Girl), Audrey Hadgkinson (Magpie), Betty Dennis (Tambourine Dancer), Phyllis Williamson (Sunbeam),- Josephine Ardagh (Robin Hood), Gwen Barraball (Early Victorian), Joan Cummings (Queen of Hearts), Eileen Edmonds . (Doll), Colleen Judd (Quakeress), Fay Logan (Eastern Slave), Thelma McMenamin (Butterfly), Cushla Murdoch (Old Englrah Lady), Margaret Porter (Early Victorian), Joyce Sleeman (Early Victorian), Rita Smith (Gipsy), Molly Trewern (Oourt Pierrette), Nelly Warren (Spanish Dancer), Hoyra Wvlie (Japanese Girl), Kathleen Barraball (Vita Brits), Freda Cullen (Pierrette), Gabriel Evans (Spring),. Rita Grogan (Cabaret), Pauline Kelly (Gipsy), Rose Martin (Miss 1932), Eween McCosker (Japanese Lady), Connie Phelan (Irish Washerwoman), Moya 'Rogers (Robin Hood), Gwen Sleeman (Pierrette), Joan Stephens (Old English Lady), Rita Goulding (Pirate), Nellie Coßtello (Irish Colleen), Peggy ' Daley (Queen o£ Sheba), Kathteen Dwyer (Early Victorian), Lucy Goldstone (Elizabethan Ludv), Marjorie Kcane (Lady in Pink), Nancy Kieley (Carnival Bells), Norah Logan . (Gipsv), Phyllis Woods (Miss Modern), Dorothv McDonald (Safety First), Margaret Mcintosh (Irish Colleen), Margaret McMullen (Columbine), .Tean Murphy (Spanish Ladv), Myra Neil (Georgian Lady), Pegsy Neiwuan (Gipsy), Nancy Sullivan (Early Victorian), Peggy Wright (Pierrette), Ella ' Chandler (Grandmother), Kitty Cummmgs (Good Luck), Kathleen Edmonds (Ciraus Girl), Rose Mercer (Ballet Girl), Pat McMenamin (Earlv Saxon), Frances O'Gorman (Gipsy), Emily Sherratt (Fairy Tale Prince), Pat Scullv (Japanese), Kathleen Stephens (Old English Lady), and Phyllis Threlke'.d (Crinoline Lady). . The entertainment was repeated as night.

• "COIN" PARTY. Mrs McClelland, Dominion avenue, Sproydon, was hostess at a "coin" afternoon party at her home, in aid of the workstall at the forthcoming Fydenham Methodist spring flower show. Items were given by Mesdames Robb, Standen, and Ewart Smith, and Misses E. Hoare and E. Penney; Miss El Penney also being accompanist. Those present were Mesaames McClelland, Robb, Standen," Ewart" Smith, Sayers, sen., F. Price, H. Rilston, *N. Knight, L. H. Browne, Robertson, W. R. Stephens, A. E. Turner, D. C. McCaughefn, Holdsworth, and E. Dobbs; Misses A. Bell, E. Hoare, E. Penney, 3Pi«fe. i j'. > v ,

WEDDINGS.,

BJBYANT—AUSTIN. The wedding was celebrated at bt. . Mary's Church, Geraldine, yesterday afternoen of Hit a, eldest daughter oi Mr awl Mrs A. T. Austin, .of Orari, and Albert, son of Mr and Mrs G. H. Bryant, Talbot street, Geraldine. .Canon J. F, Coursey performed th« ceremony. The bride, -who wis given away by_ her father, -jyore a frock of .white Chantilly lace and georgette. The sjeeyeleas bodice, which was fitting to the knees, was -worn with a short int-trimined j coatee, and the fully-flared sMrt fell | to the ground. - Jler long embroidered tulle veil, whfeh foisted a train, fell : from Juliet cap" of pearls and oranga blossom buds, and an armlet of arum lilies was carried. The bridesmaids- were Misses Ethel and Joan Austin, sisters of the bride, and Miss Linda Mills, eousin of the brutegroom. They wore early Victorian frocks of silk net in shades of pale marigold and green. Their" Iting-fitting bodices were finished at the waistline with rows of rucked ribbon, - and the very fail * skirts iwmpq«a of rucked ribbon frills. The caps were of rucked ribbon, and they carried bouquets or nasturtiums ana n arsis si. The bridegroom was assisted by Mr Trevor Watson as best manOn leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by hsr small brother. , The reception was held at th« residence of the bride's parents, at Orari, where ifrs Austin received the guests, wearinjf a frock of navy satin beaute, relieved -with white, and a smart navy, and white, hat. Her bouquet -was of white'aflemones. - Mrs'Cf. H. Bryant wore a floral georgette frock and a black ftTid wbite nst, and carried a golden bouquet. ■Wken Mr and Mrs Albert Bryant left by motor for the south, the bride was - wearing a navy blue and „whlte ensemble and hat to match, ana carried a hftndsome broadtail coat with musquash collar and £uffs. • * • ■* ' "

COIN PARTY AND DANCE. - .• » A delighiful "coin" party, and dancein aid of the Marjorie Alexander Fund was' given by Miss Lilian Kennard at her home, Oxford terrace, lasi night. , Miss Kennard was assisted by her fi»* ters, Misses Ida and Ethel Kennard. The interesting programme included the following: Piano duet, MisaeaLouis Manning and Natalie Cocksy £ong> . Miss Clarice Cooper; humorous Tecitation, Mr Ronald Foister; . -sotMji-Mrs Empson; duet, Messrs J. H.Cocks and R. Allison; songs. Miss LottieColviJle; violin solo. Mr Robert Clark©; piano ; solo, Mrs Fred Simpson; Bong, Mr H. Francis; piano solo, Miss Yvonnie 'Wilj son. Mrs J. H. Cocks acted as .accompanist. The guests included Mr and Mrs J. H. CocEs, Mr and Mrs A. Rendle,_Mrs . Reg. Britton and the Misses Britton <2), Mrs Owen, Miss Mabellene JOwen, Miss Merle Garnett, Mrs Empson, Miss Beatrice Love, Mrs T. McMillan, Mr and Mrs R. Allison, Mrs R. Williams, Miss Lilian Cookson, Miss Phyllis Hodgkinson, Mrs Colville, Mrs Sidney Manning, Misses Dorothy and Louis Manning. Miss "Wynne Simpson, Mrs C. Poison, Mrs G. Bradford, Mrs R. Kellaw,a-y, Messrs H. Williams, • R. Bradford, TV. Cookson, H. Francis, Ronald Fester. R. Clarke, N«il Kellaway, R. Inglis, N. Kellawav, and K. Shnrpe.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel; Mrs Nichols (Wellington). Doited Serried Hotel: Mrs Sarliek (Auckland), Mrs N. K. Oox (Timaru). Clarendon Hotel: fir.- and Mrs H»Tfreavc« (Geraldine), lira O. P. Goulter and Miss Goolter (S'oddon). "Kenilworth," Cash si afcreet: Mr and' Mr* E. C. Babington (Dtxnedin), ilr and' Mrs Lancaster (Kaikoura), Mr Beckett (Wellington), and Mrs fiower (Timaru). ' - Hotel Federal: Mr K. Forsyth Barr (Dunedin), Mr J. H. Camp (Auckland), Mies Marie Lamb (Wellington), Mr B. Coultan (Greymoutli), Mr and Mrs H. Abeicromoi« (Rangiora), Mr L. D, Liirney (Timaru),. ajrui Misu A. Bright (Palmeiston North). Tomatoes and grapes are grffwjt'in England in glasshouses covering 3000 Half of these : Valley, a large proportion oiLtlus, etber -naif being situated xotmdWoctidav.-'aji i % 's&i*,-v"• ~