WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20648, 10 September 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs I-T. A. Knight (Racecourse Hill) is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. \V. Woodhouse (Fendalton). Mrs WiJles left yesterday on a visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs E. Jennings (Christchurcli) ' is the guest of Mrs Polhill (Rotherliam). Miss M. E. Sims (Holly road), who has been spending a few wdeks in the North Island, is returning to Christchurch to-morrow. Mrs Ynyr Robinson, who is at present the guest of Mrs George Gould, "Avonbank," will go next week to stay with Mrs Lynn Lawrence (Fc.ndalton). Mrs Arthur Grigg and her children

(Surrey Hills') are tho guests of Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Cashmere House. Mrs Gunn (Bealey avenue), who is the guest of Mrs Flower (Kaikoura), is returning to Christcliurch to-morrow. Dr. and Mrs D. E. Hansen (Opawa), who have been on a holiday visit to Picton, aro returning to Christchurcli to-day. Miss May Andrew (Cashmere Hills) is spending a short holiday in Wellington, and is the guest of Lady Myers. Miss Linda Cameron (Amberley) is visiting Mrs Fleet-Burry (Riccarton). Advice has been received that Lance,

youngest son of Mr F. H. Simpson, Ensor's road, Opawa, and pupil of Miss A. E. Howes, has been successful in gaining a senior pass (pianoforte) at the recent Trinity College Examination held in Christchurch. Mrs Enid Frye, who has "been staying with Mr and Mrs E. J. Newton, Timaru, is returning to Christchurch at the end of the week.

Mrs C. Maddren (Bishop street), who has been spending a holiday at Kaikoura, Blenheim, Nelson, and the Sounds. Picton, has returned to Christchurch. IMiss Nancy Fleming, who is a pupil of Miss Elsie Rutter, A.T.C.L., has received word that she has passed the Trinity College Junior theory examination, with honours.

Mrs Frank Wilding (Riccarton) is rej turning to-day to Oxford, where, with | her children, she is spending the holidays. Mrs G. H. McLean and Miss Ailsa McLean (Inveircargill), who have been spending the school holidays with Mrs McLean's sister, Mrs Arthur Jones, are returning to the south to-day. Mr and Mrs Walter B. Harris (Andover street) have returned from Kaikoura, where they have spent a holiday as tho guests of Mr and Mrs Pope. The monthly luncheon of tho Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club will be held at Ballantyne's. luncheon room on Monday. The northern districts pf the Girl Guides' Association are arranging thoir first dance, which will bo held at the Navy League hall on September 24th. An exhibition of fencing and of ballroom dancing will We given, and the, Old CollegiansV orchestra will, supply /the dance music.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. The church hall was crowded when the Ladies' Guild of the Spreydon Presbyterian Church, Barrington street, entertained their friends at an enjoyable birthday party on Tuesday evening. A birthday cake presented by Mr Cochrane was brought in at supper-time to the accompaniments of pipes, played by Piper Alister Murray. The evening was spent in games and competitions, and items were given by Miss Trickett (violin solo), Mr G. Lewers (song), Mr J. Wilson (s;ong), members of the Guild (Song of welcome), members of the Girls' Bible Classes (playette and folk-dancing), Mr D. Brown, (conjuring tricks). Community singing was led by Mrs Simmonds. Competitions were won by Miss .McCracken and Mr Henderson. Mr Simmonds acted as chairman,-and Miss Nancy Simmonds as pianist. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a delightful evening to a close.

A very enjoyable evening in honour of Mrs A. Moore, who is shortly leaving for Brisbane to join her husband, I was given by. Mr. and Mrs R. Hastie, of Hackthome road, Cashmere. A very pleasant evening was Bpent, and musical items were contributed by Mr J. McLean, Mr and Mrs Eric Baker, Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Moore, Miss Marjory Miller, and Mr James Wilson. . Much interest is being taken in the dance tea to be held in the Winter Garden, in aid of Plunket Society funds from 5 till 7.30 p.m. on Monday. Tickets may be obtained at the United Service Hotel or from members of the committee—Mesdames E. Boulton, J. Ballin, and G. Cotterill, Misses D. Wauchop, M. Stevenson, B. 6loxam, C. Camm, L. Loughnan, L. Ollivier, P. Clowes, and N. Hampton, Messrs G. Barnett, G. Milne, B. Wilks, L. Farthing, knd G. Francis (hon. secretary).

From fourteen applications received from: all parts ,of the Dominion, the Board of Governors of St. Matthew's Collegiate School for Girls, at Masterton, nave appointed Mrs I. F. Cleghorn, 8.A., of Auckland, as principal, in succession to Miss F. Lazarus, who has resigned, and relinquishes the position at the end of the year. Mrs Cleghorn was educated at the Timaru Girls' High School (dux- of school), Marton District High School, Wanganui Girls' College (dux of school), and Victoria, University College. She took her B.A. degree in English, Latin, French, German, and pure and applied mathematics. Mrs Cleghorn's teaching experience consists of eight years as resident mistress' at Miss Baber's school, now Marsden School (Wellington), and nine years at Archerfield School (Dunedin), three years as principal. On visits of two years abroad (1914 and 1931) she travelled in Egypt, Syria, Palestine, most of the countries of Europ®, England, Scotland, United States of America, Canada, and Australia.

With unusual setting, gay costuming, and appropriate music composed by a* Christchurch musician, "The Chinese Lantern," a play by Laurence Housman, is' to be produced by St. Margaret 'a Old Girls, at the Radiant Hall on September 24th.

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CANTERBURY MANUFACTURERS' Association. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY.

A meeting of the above committee was held in the Board room of Mesars Iloaro and Kingscotc's office, Miss L V. Tabart presiding. The secretary reported that Messrs Lane, Walker, Rudkin, Ltd., would bo pleased to show members of the auxiliary through the factory, and sho was instructed to make arangements for parties to take advantage of this offer. secretary reported that she had' visited the Shirley-Richmond Presbyterian Ladies' Guild, and had given a talk on "Why Women Should Support New Zealand Industries," and that those present had expressed their appreciation of the facts and figures presented. .

Mrs Joseph Wood and Mrs Prickeft wero nominated to fill vacancies c-n the committee caused by recent resignations, and the secretary was asked to ask them if they would consent to act on the committee.

It was decided to hold an afternoon meeting of members of the auxiliary at the end of September, and that all* members be invited to attend, <

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. Correspondenee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, • women. :£

The Misses Bullen (Kaikoura), who have been on a trip to Britain, are returning to New Zealand by the Remuera early in October. Mrs Georgo Aitken (Wairarapa terrace) is going to-day to spend a week at Racecourse Hill. Miss Lucy Sanders (Worcester street) has left to spend a holiday in the North Island. The Rev. S. Parr and Mrs Parr have returned from Governor's Bay, where they havo been spending the school holidays. Miss Rata McLean (St. Andrew's square), who has been spending a holiday in tho country, has returned to Christchurch. HOME ECONOMICS. • i At the meeting of the Homo Economics Association, held last night, Mr C. Graham gave a very pleasant and instructive talk on "Cathedral Cities of England," which, as Miss Blackmore said, in proposing a vote of thanks to th'e speaker and the lantern operator, awakened cherished memories in some and eager longing in others. Nearly a hundred pictures wore shown and described by Mr ! Graham. Beginning with Cornish scenes, views wore shown of such interesting places as Truro Cathedral, built in modern , days, Buckfast Abbey, built by French monks, who settled there centuries | ago, the beautiful cathedral of Exeter i and Winiborno Minster. Views of the Monmouth country, Glastonbury Cathedral, AVells Cathedral, with its 300 carved figures on the front, the cathedrals of Gloucester, Salisbury, and Winchester, the priory church at Christchurch on tho Avon, St. George's Chapel, and Canterbury Cathedral, were shown, and members were much interested in the slides showing Brockenhurst tbwn and cemetery, where many New Zealand soldiers are buried, and the carvings on the hillsides of a New Zealand kiwi and various regimental badges.

WEDDINGS.

ETHERIDGE—RAFFEL. Many friends and well-wishers attended at the Sydenham Methodist; Church recently, when the Rev. Basil Metson solemnised the marriage of Henry Edward William Etheridge, elder sou of Mrs William Etheridgo, of Redcliffs, to Lily May JRaft'el, daughter of Mrs E. M. Kuoashaw, of C'hristchurch. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr W. Kneashaw, wore a, lovely ankle-length gown of lime crepe satin beaute. Her French model hat was of fine ballibuntl straw trimmed with apple green and pastel pink ribbon, and &he carried a sheaf of arum lilies.

Attending the bride as matron of honour was her cousin, Mrs H. Dymond, who woro an ensemble of nigger brown wool romaine with hat to tone. Her bouquet was compased of tangorl ine abutilons, golden wallflowers, and freesins. The groom was attended bhis brother, Mr Victor Etheridge. ' After the wedding a reception was held at Hie Winter Garden. The bride's mother, assisted by Mr.*'Etheridge, received tho guests. Mrs Kneashaw woro a crepe do cbine l'rock under a musquash coat, and carried* a ppray of cyclamen and maidenhair forn. Mrs Etheridge's frock was of navy blue crepe de chine, relieved with pale ptnk georgette, and sho carried a bouquet of freesing and violets. For tr:iveiling tho hrido wore v. tailored suit -of nigger brown .serge and small brown felt hat, and carried a handsome mink stole.

GRAY—VILE. The wedding- was solemnised at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle street, Wellington, recently, of' Keitha Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. A. Vile, Wellington, and granddaughter of the late Mr Job. Vile, M.P., to Robert Michael, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Gray, Christchurch. Tho ceremony, performed by the Rev. Father Heavey, was followed by Nuptial Mass, the altar boy being Master B. Gray, brother of the -bridegroom. Tho bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a princess frock of whito satin broche with tightfitting sleeves, and finished with a large bow at the back fastened with a diamante bucye. Her Brussels net veil was held in place by a circlet and side clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet or orchids and freesias. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Clarice Vile (sister of tho bride) wore an anklelength frock of midnight bluo satin marocain, with coatee trimmed with whito fur, and hat to tone. Her amber necklace and earrings (a gift of the bridegroom) matched her bouquet of I Iceland poppies and freesias. Mr Prank Looncr was best man. Miss K. Fitzpatrick played tho wedding music. When leaving tho church the bride was presented with a golden horseshoe by little Nancy Raisin (cousin). A reception was held at the xosidence of the bride's parents, where Mrs Vile, wearing a navy tailored costumo and hat to match, received a large number of guests. Mrs Gray (mother of the bridegroom) wore a buff crepe de chine ensemble and hat to tone. Mr- and Mrs K. M. Gray later left for the south, the bride travelling in a navy tailored costume, ovor which shq wore a blue coat with musquash collar, and hat to match.

PARTY AT GOLF HOUSE. Tlio men members of the Avondale Golf Club entertained the lady members at a very enjoyablo party at the club-house, when more than seventy members were present. Tables, decorated with poppies, anemonees, and plum, blossom, were arranged round the room.

After a much appreciated programme, contributed by Miss L. Hanham, Messrs E. Longden, and T. Patterson (songs), and Miss M. Ritchie, Messrs R. Britton, and H. Vincent (recitations), community singing and dancing were enjoyed. Competitions were won by Miss S. Britton and Mr W. Moffatt, and the Monte Carlo by Mr J. R. Grange and Miss Joan Grange. Mrs Storey was the accompanist, and the programme was arranged by Mr E. Longden.

One of the most curious sights in the London Zoo recently was that of a small domestic cat sitting by himself in one of the lion's cages. Tommy is a valuable Siamese, one of the original three belonging to the head-keeper. Dina and Mlmi were equally valuable, but they disappeared. So Tommy lives in a cage—-for safety—and very proud he is of himself. He is not to grace this home for long, however, for he has been promised a home at the Royal Veterinary College.

SILVER WEDDING. On Wednesday, September 7th, the Soth anniversary of tho wedding of Mr and Mis A. G. Thompson was reached, and in honour of the occasion a musical evening was held at their home in Fulton avenue, Fdndalton. Mr and Mrs Thompson have been prominent in musical circles in Christchurch, Napier, and Nelson, since their arrival iu New Zealand in lfX)7, and a musical evening was therefore fitting to the occasion. The guests taking active part in tho programme of music wero Mr and Mrs Harold Bock, Miss Merle Miller, Miss Nellie Lowe, Miss Eunice Meredith, Miss Victoria Butler, Miss Evelyn Thompson, Mr Ronald Chamberlain, Mr Alfred W. G. Lipscomb, Mr Harry Francis, and Mr Charles E. Martin. The other guests, who were entertained oy the delightful musical items, were Dr J. Highfc. Mr and Mrs W. M. Hart. Mr ana Mfs J. B. Meßride. Mr and Mrs M. McLeod. Mr and Mrs R. C. Cartner, Mr and Mrs E. Titheridge, Mrs H. Hargreaves, Mrs T: G. j Butler, Mrs Crawshaw, Mrs McLellan, Mrs H. Francis, Miss E. M. Higgins, I Miss M. Throp, Miss J. Hamilton. Messrs C. L. Martin, V. Henn, A. Haley, R. Hnrfc, E. J. Thompson, and A. McAllister. At the close of the evening, tho best wishes of tho company were expressed by Mr Welling M. Hart, a friend of the host and hostess from the time of their arrival in New Zealand, and Mr A. G. Thompson responded. PAPARUA FOOTBALL CLUB'S DANCE. Tho first annual dance of tho Paparua Football Club was held on Thurs-' day evening. Members of the supper committee wero Mesdames Watson, Wright, Childs, and Callaglian. Tho club colours _ and greenery wero the decorations. Dance music was supplied by L. Bennett's Orchestra and extras wero played by Mr Lishman, Messrs Wright and G. Drayton were the M.C.'s. A Monto Carlo dance was won by Mrs H. Drayton and Mr Skinner, and a lucky spot waltz by Miss T. Anderson and Mr G. Duthio.

Among those present were Mesdauies R. Watson, Wright, Childs, Callaghau, G. Oldridge, E. Ryan, L. Cooke, C. Knight, P. Kent, H. B. Kissel, P. Alfeld, F. Wright (Hornby), J. Pearce, A. Scott (Horrby), Knipe (HalswcH), 11. B. Clarkson (Christchurch), and D. Walsh, Misses Gladys Hern (Christchurch), M. Bennett (Paparua), Monica Kelly (Halswell), D. Reeves (Paparua), G. Cornelius (Christchurch). A. Thompson (Christchurch), Merl Stuart, Alice Howard, W. Wait, Irene Stuart (Christchurch), Phyllis Gruppclaar, Iris Crawford (Yaldhurst), Kathleen Gruppelaaiv May Hinton, Susie Hinton, Helen Chappell (Yaldhurst), Rita Lee (Kirwee), Sylvia Curtis (Yaldhurst), M. Hampton, L. Mclnness, Hazel Farrell (Christchurch), Vera Alfield, Myrtle Clair (Christchurch), E. Chisliohn (Riccarton), Maisie Depree (Christchurch), Betty Woods (Paparua), Joyce Depree. Thelma Newton, Olive Casey (Auckland), N. Depree, Peggy Kissel, J. Wicks (Burwood), Mavis Dixon (Paparua), • Ailoen Falconer. ' Nellie Stewart, Pansy Anderson, Trix 1 Anderson, B. Thompson (Christchurch), \ J. Thompson (Riccarton), Alice Fellows j (Paparua), T. Tuer, Lexie Watson, i Margaret Hampton, Ivy Hampton, Kathleen Hinton, H. Newell, A. Hinton, Newell, and A. .Ward, and many others j

[ BALL AT SOUTHBRIDGE. i OLD OAK DRUIDS' LODGE. "Brethren You are Welcome Here," one of tho numbers from the Lodge song-book, was sung by members of the Old Oak Lodg" of Druids, to inaugurate proceedings at the annwU ball held in • the Southbridge Town Hall on Thursday night, at which there was a very large and representative attendance, ineluding many visitors from Christchurch and from various parts of Ellesmero and Springs counties. The brethren were in full regalia and during the singing of tho eong the only illumination was that supplied by the Lodgo flare. Afterwards the brethren,*, to-, getlier with most of tho other friendly society visitors, took part in a grand march which was led by the secretary, Bro. J. H. Hampton, and Mrs Hampton. The hall was gaily decorated and Lodgo pictures and emblems figure# prominently. The arrangements, wero excellently carried out by a committee comprising Bros. J. H. Hampton, F. L. Bailey, L. J. Palmer, L. gearle, A. Wylie. and J. D. Bros. Hampton and Wylio wero the M.C. 's.' Bryson's Band supplied the dance music and Lambie's Band and Miss A. Alexander assisted with extras. A Monte Carlo waltz competition was won by Miss M. Miller and Mr W. Chatterton, while prizes for a lucky spot waltz were awarded to Miss E. Burt and Mr L. McCartin. A number of ladies assisted with the preparation and serving of a dainty supper. Among the visitors were Bros. Barnes, Vice-Grand President, Luxton, D.G.P., and Roberts, G.I.G. Among those present were Sisters Edith Musgrove) Nellie Taylor, R. Luxton, G. Hammond, and F Gill of Queen of the Oalc' Lodge, Christchurch; Mes-. dames J. H. Hampton, A. J. Beamsley, L. J. Palmer, L. G. Eade, A. A. C. McPherson, W. Eaton (Sockburn), C. G. Chamberlain, E. Ji. Y. Winter, E. Gowland, W. A. Carter, A. McCartin, C. J. Diigan, W. Johnson, W. Ward, G. Burt, J. Burt, M. Archer, C. I. Barnes, S. W. Rliind, T. S. Turnbull (Christchurch), A.* J. Inwood, J. Williamson, J. McCJure, A. Spicer, A. Balneaves, T. B. Howson, G, Goulden, M. Home,. W. G. Hill, W. Green, Jury, R. J. McMahon, T. H. Bennett, A. D. Carroll, W. J. Kemp, J. Simpson, E. A. Inwood, W. C. Beamsley, W. J. Montgomery, D. Montgomery, H. G. Hubbard, S. Buckley, R. Lambie, and McMillan, Misses M. Webster, D. MeCabe, M. Brizzle, Hazel Bishop, Nellie Beamsley, Jfean Searle, Stella Dickson, Rosio Gordon, Millie Millar, Edna Burt, Jessie Lilley, Gertie" Lilley, Nancy Pollick, W. Pilgrim, B. Cox, Edna Hall, Tilda Montr gomery, Jean Maw, Myrtle Horne, Ethel Hannah, Mavis Hill, Rewi Wallis, Dorothea Hill, Sylvia Bennett, Joyce Beamsley, K. Maw, B. Eggeltou, M. Bunting, W. Horne, M. Kaill, Doris Robinson (Christchurch), Doris Inwood, Collins, Enid Harvey, Daisy . Turton, Florence Downing (Christchurch), Claudia Duggan, Violet Seales, N. Bason, Grace Parkin, Gladys Wylie, Edna Parkin, Elsie Seed (Southbrook), Violet Wylie, Leta Chapman, Thelma Lilley, Sadie Boyd, Gladys Lowe, Alice Stone (Christchurch), Gwladys Roberts (Hornby), Alma _ Alexander, Grace Christensen (Christchurch), Marjorie Hintz, R. Pilkington, T. Austin, , L, Dailey, G. Huteheson, Rubv Greenwood, Rene Andrews, Georgma Hill, Sheila Benijy, Viva Dyce, N. Gay son, R. Pearson; R. Restall, S. Duggan, Howson (2), M. Schnelle, A. !• Thompson, Kelly, Gertie Carroll, Bray (2). Marion McEvedy, T5. Maw, G. Hill, Hickman (2), Styles (2), Patternson (2), Thompson, and 35. M. Smith.

pOMING-OF-ApE PARTY. A surprise party, consisting of members of St. Giles' Young Women's and Young Men's Bible Classes (Paphnui), fellow-workers from the staff of Messrs Graham, Wilson, and. Smellie, and a number of friends from Lincoln and Greenpark, visited the leader of the Intermediate Bible Class, Mr Ron Borgfeldt, at his home'on the occasion of his 21st birthday. The party adjourned to a hall, where the . evening was spent in games, musical.items,,and dancing. During the evening the. custotnary gold key tfas presented and the usual toasts honoured. Mr Borgfeldt received many gifts, among them being an eigbtrday clock from the combined Bible Classes and a solid* leather brief-bag from the staff of Messrs Graham, Wilson, and Smellie. Mr J. Charlesvrorth wa« M.C. Extras for the dance were played by Miss M. Green. . 1 i ' "KITCHEN" GIFT PARTY. In honour of Miss Isa Seaton, whose marriage will take place shortly, Mrs, Jackman and'her daughter were hostesses at a "kitchen" gift party, given at "Waipuna," Domett. Musical items, were given by the Misses McAdait) and "recitations by Miss Jessie Forbes. Competitions and the singing of "Auld Jjang Syne" .'brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. Those present were Mesdames Seaton, Elisor, Paten, Westland. O'Boyle, Allan, P. Chi Mb, A. Sloss. C.and J. Jackman, Miller, Hyde, Cooper, and McAdam, Misses Seaton, Childs' (2), Paten O'Boyle, Martin, Forbes (2). Sloss, Hyde, and McAdam (2).

TEMPERANCE UNION. The North Canterbury District Executive of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met on Wednesday, Mrs Bichards presiding. The secretary of the No More War Association wrote asking that three delegates bo appointed to a round table conference on September 28th. Mesdames Bichards, Barrell, and Miss B. Harband were appointed. The convention agenda was discussed, and the Hon. L. M. IsiW; was invited to address the convention on the Bible-in-Schools question at noon on September 13th. Members were asked to i send "notice to- their respective Churches inviting members and friends to attend the reception of delegates, and business sessions, beginning on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS' UNION. HORORATA BRANCH. A meeting of'the Hororata branch held in the parish room. Mrs G. Crigg was in the chair. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs G. veith in iicr recent bereavement. j lewbera were asked to give any pare Ixjpks to : be .sent to Wanganui 01 '_theJ;VV.D.E.U. book collection on September 21st. ~,5, or ® c^ etorino .squares, 9x9, were L-n tl i • niil king quilts. A quilt by the children's S yrclq conducted bv Mrs Jones Wits shown and, much admired. A splendid collection of goods wad , made tor the pound relief scheme. .» *' as decided to try to arrange for « emonstration of butter-making at the next merhng, lUld havo a bri and buy at the December meeting. t-ini i'°H onie dyeing was then load and discussed. CUST-WEST EYRETON BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Cust- \\ est Eyreton branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held at the home, of Mr 11. Dawson, West Eyreton. Mrs Mcintosh presided over a good attendance of members and visitors. The rose pruning demonstration, which was to have been given at Mrs Denis Chapman's garden last month, but which had 'been postponed was given by Mr N. Goldsburv. A letter from the Dominion president was. read. Votes of thanks were passed to the hostesses. Mesdnines Boyd, D. Hradley, P. RoWe, and Miss Kingsbury. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs James Petrie.

DANCE AT CULVERDEN. The, Catholics of the Amari district ; held their animal dance in the den Hall oii Thursday, and it was one of. the most'enjoyable of the year. The big attendance which almost filled the hall to capacity ' included visitors from Amberjey, Haivarden, Rotherham, WaikaTi, Waiau, and.from as far afield as , Christchurcli. 'A . hard-working committee, with" Mr "W; Hoban as secretary, spared no efforts in providing for the comfort and entertainment of the guests. The decorations of the hall included three trellis archways, representing a bower of rambler roses, which were suspended in oval fashion across the hall, the intervening spaces being shaded with green, white, and gold streamers radiating from hoops of roses, the centrepiece being a large butterfly, delicately tinted, which was suspended in realistic fashion. The stage was furnished in drawing room effect, being draped in. black and gold satin, with spring flowers and blossom lending a fresh appearance. The Rangiora Dance Band supplied the music, Miss* E. Black and Mr R. Chapman contributing extras. Several song* by Mr W. Tooiney were enthusiastically received. Messrs F. .Kennedy and A. Lanibie were M.C.'s. After announcing Mr \V. Grueber as the winner of the guessing competition, the Rev. Father Halvey thanked all those who had assisted in any way to make the dance such a success.

Those present included Mesdames M. BSthell," Lea Forbes, G. Hartnell, E. Kennedy, George Mockett, J. Dwyer, Smale, W. Thomson, G. Popplewell, E. Dwyer, Gainsford, A. Gason, \V. Clark, M. Fitzgibbon, T. Wright, W. Munro, T. G. Thomson, Walter Grueber, Alan Kingsbury, E. Robson, Frank Sullivan, !C, L. Suridge, S. Maxwell, A. H. G. Brown, A. Hern, D. Sterritt, F. Ren- ■ aud, T. C. Baumfield, R. Crewes, P. Hadley, D. Davison, A. P. Dalzell, W. B; McMillan, J. A. Thomson, J. S. Kennedy, J. J. Gallagher, A. Black, E. Burrows, J. Chapman, D. C. Sullivan, C. F. Earnshaw, E. C. White, G. J. Hoban, O'Cpnnor, W. Hooper, F. Pester, H. Sterte, B. Fogarty,' W. J. Gudsell, C. Hartnell, H. Searle, A'. Lambie, D. Earl, O'Connor, Misses Gladys Davison, Joyce Gill, Bell Hartley, Stella Galletly, Alma Hadler/Noeline'Den toil, Berylle Thomson, Margaret Black, Jean Gundy, Amuri Draper, Joan Mockett, Elizabeth Munro, Marcia Sheen, M. Fitzgibbon, Mollie Croft, Joan Fitzgibbon, Christine O'Connor, Nancy McKay, Lola Bamford, May Davies, Elsie Collins, Kathleen McKay, E. Dalzell, Mildred Wright, E. Mason, J. Mather. Alice Duncan, Frances Mockett, M. Gundy, Zita Beattie, Emily Draper, E. Hoban, Agnes McGrath, Nellie Hoban, Alma McGrath, E, Dwyer, Rita White, A. Dwyer, Margaret Fitzsimmons, J. Hoban, Clare Waters, Noelle Hoban, N. Leary, B. May, E. Tiplady, O'Connor, Morland, Betty Bamford, Lily Bamford, E. Tritt, Alice Douglas, Betty Forbes, F. Davies, H. Auld, K. Mannion, C. A. Popplewell, C. Mcintosh, M. Mcintosh, Edna Powis, Mollie White, P. Saunders, Marjorie Brown, Betty Kennedy, Grace Brown, Marjorie Gainsford, Floris Quinlivan, Doris Gainsford, Alice Jury, Dorothy f Jones,,E. Hooper, Lilian Allan, E. McGowan, Evelyn Black, Mackintosh, Chris Black, Lorna Rutherford, N. Davison, and Nance Sherlock.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

United Service Hotel: Mrs Hush Robinson (Xelson). Storey's Hotel: Mrs K. Powell (Auckland). Mrs E. Diedrich (Hokitilca), Miss A. McK night (Greymouth), Mr D. McDonald (Dunedin),' Mr \V. McKechnie (Greymouth), Mr W. Jenkins (Greymouth), Mr T. Blunt (Kaikoura),' .Mr Cropp (Amuri), Mr F. Gi£kins, Mr G. A. Bland, and Mr 3. Vi T . Comyni? (Mt. Somers), and Mr G. Diedrich (Hokitika). Kew City Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. Thornton, Mr and Mrs A. I'erkin (Auckland); and Mr and Mth K. K. Cooke (Nelson). Hotel Federal: Mis Gray (Duucdin,) Sirs A. H. Muir (Timaru), Mr S. Golightly (Dunediji), Mies A. (Dnnedin), Miss Connie Boyd (Kaikoura), Mrs J. D. J. Boyd (Kaikoura), Mr J. Dixon (Dunedin), Miss A. Prnjhell (Dunedin).

Royal Hotel: Mr and Mrs W. 11. Blunt and family (Barrytown), and Mr J. K. llcndon (Arclda nd).

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| OBITUARY. MRS A. RANKIN. Mrs Amy Rankin, wife of Mr W. Rankin, who died recently, was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Archibald Lusk, of Beach road, Ashburton. Mrs Rankin was bora in Christchurcli and wa»' educated at the West Christchurch and Girls' High Schools. She received her training as a teacher under Mr T. S. Poster at the West Christchurch School, and was later a student ait the Normal Training College and Canterbury College. She afterwards held a position at the Hampstead School, Ashburton. After her marriage she lived for a number of years in Palmerston North, and later in Christchureh and Pendarves. Mrs Rankin is survived by her husband, two sons —Mr Eric Rankin and Mr Archie Rankin, of Pendarves—and two daughters —Mrs G. L. Copland, of Clinton, and Mrs H. M. Copland, of Dromore. There are eight grandchildren. The Rev. A. S. Morrison conducted the burial service in the Ashburton cemetery, the pall-bearers being Messrs G. L. Copland, 11. M. Copland (sons-in-law), A. Ambrose (nephew), J. Lambie, M. Curd, and J. Reese.

Wreaths were sent by M. Lockwood. A. Lockwood, Kelvin and Judith Copland. Guthrie, Betty, and Louis Copland, Clarice and Archie Ambrose, Miss Donaldson, New Zealand Newspapers, Ltd., Christchureh, Mr and Mrs J. Reese, Mr and Mrs James Lambie and Lorna, Mr and Mrs .Eric Rankin, Mr and Mrs James Bruce and Ida, Willie and Robina Miller, Mr and Mrs R. E. Hampton and family, Mrs Paulsen, David and Mina Lusk, David and Hilda Rankin, Mr and Mrs James Copland, sen., and family, Mr and Mrs Curd and family Mr and Mrs Bennett and family, Mr and Mrs A. V. Barrett, Manager and Staff of Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., Marie Jamieson, Mr and Mrs E. Banks. Air and Mrs F. Ward, Ashburton "Star" Delivery Boys, Amy Tucker.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. LYNTON DOWNS BRANCH. The anniversary party ol the Lynton Downs brunch of the Women's Institute was held in the Syndicate Shed, Chanvell. .Music for the dancing was supplied by Mcsdames Itoberton and Flame and Misses Monica and Mary Mackle. K. Weavers, Templeton, and F. Hayward. Mr J. C. Borthwiek was M.C. Vocal items were contributed by Mr Tracey. a recitation by Mr G. Hamilton, and an exhibition "or fancy dancing was given by Miss Trace v. The competition was won by Mrs E. Weavers and Mr J. E. Barker, the statue waltz by Miss G. Acton-Adams and Mr G. Hamilton, and the lucky spot waltz by Mrs Windleburn and partner. The birthday cake, made by Mrs I'orter and iced by the women of the institute, was decorated with caudles, presented by Mrs J. Murray. Mrs Hescott cut the* cake.

LE BON'S BAY BKAN'CH. 'Die fit-t meeting of this newlyformed branch of fhe Women's Institute was held in the hall on September 6th. Mis Dalglish presided over a. good attendance of members. After the business was transacted, mottoes brought by the members were read. An exhibition of handcrafts was held and resulted in a fine display. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, .Mrs L. Bailey. Mrs C. J. Crotty, and Mrs L Crotty. A bring and buy sale was held and resulted in a 'satisfactory sum being raised for the institute funds. LADBKOOKS BRANCH. In the alienee of the president (Mr> F. Meyer), the vice-president (Mrs T. Foster) presided over .a good attendance of the Ladbrooks branch of the Women's Institute, at their monthly meeting. The motto for the month was. "A cup must ,bo bitter that a smile cannot sweeten." The roll call, "An amusing or interesting incident," caused much merriment. The competition, ''something new from something old," was won by Miss Laishley. with a work-basket made from «'ui old straw hat. The afternoon was devoted to competitions. Miss Lorna Pickering being the winner. Pianoforte items were given bv Miss Betty McLaughlin and Miss Zoe Moyerbofi. For the October meeting, the competition will bo for a sponge cake and the roll call "a well balanced school lunch. ' The hostesses were Mrs J. Meyer, Mrs A. J. McLaughlin, Miss Hetty McLaughlin, Miss A. McDrury, and Miss M. Laishley. Several visitors, including a member of the Prebhleton branch, were welcomed by the vice-president. The 'meeting closed with the National Anthem.

TIMAKU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Janet Murchison (Fairview) is spending a holiday in Blenheim. Mrs W. T. Ritchie (Te Taya) has left to spend a few days at Moeraki. Mrs Wigley (Park lane) has returned from a visit to Four Peaks. Miss Margaret Shand (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs D. B. Shand (Sclwyn street). Miss Richards (Christehurch) is the guest of her sister, Mrs H. Hayhurst (Ashbury avenue). Recent guests at the Empire Hotel include Messrs P. Luisetti, H. J. Gamble, W. Brake, P. Carlisle, J. W. Burtenshaw, F. W. Hodgkinson, C. K. Steward. J. M. Baxter, S. Able, W. Robinson (Christchurch), D. Golightlv and "JST. Manhire (Dunedin), Alfred" Trenwith and A. B, Thomson (Auckland), L. K. Andrews (Palmerston North). W. IT. Robsou (Wellington), and J. B. Fraser (Invercargill). Recent guests at tlie Grusvcnor Hotel include Messrs J. 11. Bell, A. Kerscnburg (Wellington), G. F. Colbeek, W. L. Henry, J. F. Lawson, W. L. McCalluni, D. Lusk. J. Brandt (Christchurch) R. 1). Welsh, W. F. Kdmond. B. Alison R. 7'. Duthie (Dunedin), and J. F. Warren (Palmerston).

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