WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20729, 14 December 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

CURRENT NOTES. Lady Arthur Grosvcnor. a visitor from England, arrived in Christchureh yesterday, and is the guest ol* Mrs George Gould, " Avonbank," Feudal ton. Later she will visit Mrs IT. B. Johnssto.ue, Otaio, South Canterbury. Archdeacon York and tlic Rev. 11. T. and Mrs York (St. Peter's Vicarage, Upper Eiccartou) have returned from a visit to Kelson. Mr and Mrs J'. IT. Watberstou and family, who have been spending a few months at "M'orven," Dariield, have returned to their home tit Feudal ton. Miss P. M. P. Clark, headmistress of the Christchureh Girls' High School. ' will leave next week to spend a holiday i in Duuediu. ' Miss Ann Buckley (Leinster road), i who is paying an official visit to the j West Coast, will return to Christchureh j on Saturday. | Mr and Mrs It. J. Lyon (Knowlos j street) have returned, from a visit to j the West Coast, via Kaihoura and I Nelson. ' Mrs Laurie Wilson, who returned a i few weeks ago from England, is taking ■ up residence next week in her house on I Cashmere Hills. I Mrs Russell Laidlaw (Marlborough") j is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs F. G. Gibson, Papanui road. I Mr J". If. Harkuess, Mayor of Westi port, and Misses Dorothy and Muriel [ Harkness are arriving next week in j Christchureh, where they have taken ! Mrs C. Satchell's house in Weston road | for a few weeks. Mrs and Miss Sat- ! ehell will spend a month in Nelson. Mrs Herbert Acton-Adams (Tipapa, ' North Canterbury) is paying a short ' visit to Havelock North. i Mrs M. o.' Barak, who is at present 1 the guest of her sister, Mrs Stack, TiI man), is leaving by the Mouowai for j Sydney, en route for Kngland, where, j she will visit her daughter and her son [ Dr. M. Barak, in London. ! Miss M. Watson, Domestic Science ! teacher at the Girls' High School, will spend the Christmas holidays at .Scarborough, Sumner. Miss H. Craig, a senior assistant at. the Adding ton School, will leave the stall" at the end of the term, owing >r> the- re-organisation of the Addin£ton and West Ohristeburch Schools. Miss Isabel Tin-roll (Kendaltou), who has been visiting Gibraltar and Britain, is returning by the Straithaird, due in Sydney to-morrow. She is expected in Christchureh next week. Mrs S. P. Godfrey (St. Albans) will spend the Christmas holidays at the Kakaia Fishing Huts. Miss Cicely O'Rorke (St. Elmo Courts) has returned from a visit to Australia. Miss Phyllis Boyle, who has been visiting friends in South Canterbury, •will leave shortly for the North Island, to spend Christinas with her sister. Mrs Algar Williams. Featherston. Miss M. Alexander, of the staff of the Christchureh Girls' High School. will leave on Friday to spend a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs C. L. Mereditli-Kayc and family (Chapter street) will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays at the Kakaia Fishing Huts. Mrs W. U. Maitland (Westport) is visiting Christchureh. She will leave on Monday for Wellington to meet her sister, Miss Bowling, who is arriving from Melbourne. Mrs Maitland and Miss Bowling will return to Christchureh, where they will spend a few weeks. Miss Ella Bull (Christ's College) will leave next week to stay with her sister in Hastings. Later she will visit Hawera. Miss Gertrude M.iller (Cashel street West) has returned from a visit to Kaikoura, Nelson, and tho West Coast. Miss Wright, Matron of the Duller District Hospital, who has been paying a short visit to Christchureh, returned to Westport yesterday. Sister E. Toiler is leaving Christchureh for Dunedin, where she will undertake a course of Plunkct training at Karitauc Hospital. Miss Nancy Gibson (Fendalton) is visiting Mrs Maurice Maefarlane, North Canterbury. Miss Freda Colagan (Timaru) is a patient at Lowisham Hospital and expects to return home on Friday. Mrs Gordon (the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James Troup, of Christchurch), who left New Zealand 23 years ago after her marriage, is a recent caller at New Zealand House, as she likes to be in touch with visitors from tiio Dominion, writes our Loudon correspondent. Miss G. M. Glanville (Christchureh) has brought to a conclusion her very interesting visit to Great Britain, and is on her way back by the lonic, which left Southampton on November 4th, writes our London correspondent. During her stay she met a number of New Zealand friends, and she made the utmost use of her opportunities for visiting centres of historic interest. Xmas Gifts—and all at below cost price. These include Dainty Handbags, Purses, Wallets, and Gentlemen's Toilet Sets; also some very beautiful Brushware. James Mac Gibbon—the Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. —G Sale of Summer Shoes, all Whito Kid Courts, Sahara Sandals, and One-bar Shoes 12s (3d to 21s; Canvas Shoes, great variety, all types and colours, 7s lid to lis 6d. James Shoe Stores, 148 Armagh street, next Dominion Motors. J4352 NEW LACY KNIT JUMPERS. Patons or Beehive 2-ply Super Scotch Fingering produces delightfully line, soft, lacy effects. Get Booklet No. 341, Jumper, square neck, bishop sleeve; or No. 3.33, V-neck, straight sleeves. Both short waisted. Price 3d each Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. Sample fringes on request. —6 McArthurs. Ltd., Chemists, corner Cashel and Colombo streets, specialise in medicine at reasonable prices. It costs no more to use their services, and you always get the best at McArthurs. —1 CHRISTMAS DINNER. -No depression at the well-known Hotel Federal. Come and eu.jov a real good Carnival Christinas Dinner. Fun for all. Dinner at 1 p.m. 35113 Deronvale milk—purest and richest supplied. All cows tested twice yearly by Government inspectors. Inspect our uairy, the must up-to-date in the South Island. All milk certified, and intants' milk under Plunket conditions a speciality. 'Phono office, 32-777, or dairy, 22-926. —3

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

Miss M. E. Harvey, infant mistress at the Shirley School, who is retiring. She will be entertained this evening by the School Committee.

Miss Sylvia Corner, 0.8. E., a visitor from England, will arrive in Christ-' church on Friday morning. Mr and. Mrs C. A. Myhro (Rossall street) have returned after an extended motor tour of iioOO miles, including a visit to the Bay of Islands, Hokianga, and the Waipoua Forest. .Both are much improved in health. Mr and Mrs Seymour .Richmond ("Richmondbrook," Awatero Valley) will arrive in Christchurch on Friday and will stay at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs Milbank Smith (Te Aro, Wellington) will be arriving in Christchurch from tho north cm Friday morniug. Mr and Mrs Watson. Dawson, who recently arrived from abroad, arc amongst the guests at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs T. Wilkinson, jun., celebrated their silver wedding at their residence, Parnassus, this week. A number of relatives and intimate friends attended tho celebration. Tho annual prize-giving of St. Margaret's College wilt be held on Friday, December 36th, at 7.00 p.m., in the Radiant Hall. All old girls and friends of the school are invited to bo present. The president and committee of the Christchurch branch of the British Sailors' Guild are deeply grateful to members of the branch for their very generous response to an appeal made for goods or money to provide dittybags for the sailors" at Christmas time. Besides a splendid variety- of gifts suitable for Christmas presents for men, the committeo was gratified to receive donations of money for tho purchase of goods. Word has just been received from the Trinity College of Music, London, that Miss Merle Cunningham, pupil of tho Convent, Ferry road, has been awarded the Diploma of Fellowship, as a result of the examinations held last October. This young ladyo musical career has boen quito exceptional. She gained her x»I.T.C.L. degree at the age of fifteen years, and won tho advanced grade exhibition for the Associated Board the same year. The following year she secured her L.T.C.L. degree, and this year she w r on the Bristol Scholarship at the Christchurch Competitions held in May, and now, at the age of seventeen years, has gained the Fellowship of tho Trinity College and the Violet Ward prize of the Associated Board for final grade honours. ISKIDGK PARTY. To do honour to Mis.-< Dorothy Lewis, who is shortly to be married. Miss Margaret Clark gave an enjoyable little bridge party last night at her homo in Bealey avenue. Each guest brought for Hiss Lewis a gift for the pantry of her new home, and as a result of the party iier .shelves wili bo well stocked with jams, preserves, and chutney. The- guests were Misses Dorothy and Hilda Lewis. Neroli Smitlison, Beryl and Mabel Bigg-Wither, Aileen Morrison. Rita Hall, Phyllis Agar, Eileen Tingcy, Marguerite Mlnson, and Yvonne Baxter.

TOTI DAL MONTE. SEPARATION FROM HUSBAND. (tnrxuD wikss association -bx electbio TKLBGRAPH—COPYBIG.HT.) MILAN, December 12. Madame Toti Dal Monte, the famous prima donna, was granted her separation by mutual consent, so the grounds were not disclosed. MORNING TEA PARTY. Mrs Pat Tait was hostess yesterday at a very enjoyable morning tea party, given in honour of Miss EfJio Percy, who is shortly to be married. The teatable was decorated with beautiful roses. A competition for the best limerick was won by Mrs Jesse Worgan. Tho guests were Miss Percy, Mrs W. F. Tait, Mrs W. Macartney (Tai Tapu), Mrs R. 11. J. Camm, Mrs F. E. Twy ford Miss Nell Buckley, Airs Jesso Worgan Mrs Arthur Parrott, Mrs Harold Whiteman, Mrs Shirley Wright, and Miss E. Buckley. FAREWELL PARTY. A. very pleasant time was spent at tho home of Mr and Airs J. G. Poison Bnrrington street, when opportunity was taken of saying good-bye to those members of the Training College staff who are leaving. The guests of honour were Air and Mrs Corncs, Air und Airs A. W. Tucker, .Miss E. Cooper, Miss I. Greenwood, Mr T. A r ernon-Gri(hths, and Air G. Webb. Suitable presentations had previouslv been made to each, and good wishes expressed for their future. Mr and Airs Tucker will be leaviu"shortly for Geraldine, where Air Tucke'r is to bo headmaster of the District High School. During the evening musical items drama, conjuring, and cinema reels showing College picnic, etc., presented by_ Afr Corncs, gave all present much enjoyment. Those present besides Mr and Airs Poison aud the special guests weroAlr and Mrs J. E. Purchase, Mrs G E. Jobberns, Mr and Mrs W.C. Colee," Air and Mrs J. A. Alastertou, Air and' Airs A. J. Campbell, Air amj Airs W." J'. Cartwright, Aiisses R. Poison, JS*. poison, A. F. Ironside, M. Stewart 1"). Easter, G. Ferguson, B. Fairbairii c! Tucker, Messrs J. Polsoa and W. Poison.

THE LADY ALICE FERGUSSON.

RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT. Friends in all parts of New Zealand learned with deep regret on December Ist that the Lady Alico Fergussou, wife of Sir Charles Fergussou, formerly Governor-General of New Zealand, had received serious injury to a leg, when her motor-car skidded ab West Kilbride, Ayr, Scotland. The United Press Association's cablegram gave no indication, of the gravity of tiio injuries received, but Christchurch friends became very apprehensive early last week, when, m reply to cabled enquiries, Sir Cllarles Fergussou replied that tho Lady Alice's condition was extremely grave, but was showing it slight improvement. More reassuring news was, however, received yesterday. In reply to a cablegram sent by his Excellency the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, u message was received at Government House, Wellington, and its contents were transmitted to anxious friends m Christebtircli The message said that tho Lady Alice was making slow but satisfactory progress. FAREWELL AND WELCOME. A double social function hi connexion, with St. Peter's Church. Riccarton, was held in the Parish Schoolroom, where a gathering of the members of the choir, together with the churchwardens and vestrymen met to bid goodbye 1o the retiring organist, Mr Frederick McCalden, and to welcome his newly-appointed successor, Mr Clarence Turner. After a pleasant hour spent in music and competition, tho vicar, the Rev. H. T. York, made a presentation on behalf of the choir and vestry, to Mr McCalden. 'this took the form of a handsome tobacco-pouch and case of pipes. Mr York said that they all sincerely regretted the retirement of their guest from the position which he had occupied for so many years with such conspicuous ability and success, it was over IS years since his iirst appointment as organist, and with tho exception of two years, spent in war service, he had regularly and faithfully carried out his duties. Sixteen years of continuous service, from one who lived far away from the church, was a record of which to be proud. That Mr McCalden was obliging, kind-hearted, and good-tem-pered, was evident from the fact that during tho whole period that he had held office, there had not been the slightest friction between Mr McCalden as organist, Mr Albert Freeman as choir-master and churchwarden, and himself as vicar. The choir-master, Mr freeman. in handing the present to Mr McCalden, said that he fully endorsed alltho remarks of the vicar regarding their guest, of whose Christian character they could not speak too highly. They all regretted Ids retirement and wished him a hnppv future. .Mrs York then handed Mr McCalden a beautiful bouquet of: flowers for his mother. 11 r McCalden luuing gratefully acknowledged the gifts and good wishes, the vicar cordially welcomed the neworganist, Mr Clarence Turner, to Eiccarton and St. Peter's Choir. He said that Mr Turner had come to them with splendid testimonials and recommendations from organists and church dignitaries, both ■id Christchurch and the North Island. He trusted that he and his wife would be very happy in their new home, and that as organist of St. Peter's he would find a congenial outlet, for his Church activities and musical gifts. Mr Turner suitably replied. During the evening songs were contributed bv Airs York. Miss Freda Davidson, Mr and Mrs Edgar Smith, Mr Larsen. Mr doe Hanson. Mr Newman, Mr Eoyden Andrews, and Archdeacon York. 'Mr W. Lunn and Miss Doreon Rose cried as accompanists. The serving of refreshments, the singing of the hymn. "Abide With Me," and the Benediction, concluded a very pleasant evening. PARTY AT TAT TAPL". Miss Efiie Percy was the guest of honour at a delightful bridge party, given by Mrs W. Macartney at her homo at Tai Tapu. The guests were Mrs and Miss Percy, 11 rs "Wolff. Mrs E. J. Parrott, Mrs W. F. 'fait, Mrs Pat Tait, Mrs Arthur Parrott, Mrs Anderson, Miss N. Buckley, Mrs Jesse Worgan, Mrs F. E. Twyford, Mrs MacKenzie, Miss K. Buckley, Mrs Shirley Wright, and Mrs F. Laurenson. Tho prize-winners were Misses Percy and E. Buckley. SOCIAL AT OXFORD. To honour Miss Stella Davis, whose marriage will take place shortly, a. party was held recently at the Warren School, Oxford. Progressive euchre, dancing, and community singing were enjoyed. Among those present were Mr and Mrs G. Cross, Mr and Mrs F, Browne, Mr aud Mrs E. Grimsay, Mr and Mrs T. Campbell, Mr and Mrs J. Croy, Mr and Mrs Johnstone, Mesdames Davis, Croy, Anderson, Peters, Bradshaw, Myers, and Fenwick, Misses S. Davis, L. Bowlker, W. Gamble, R. Fenwick, R. Skurr, M. Meyers, M. Paget, H. Blaiu, A. Martin, N. Crampton, I. and N. Campbell, Messrs J. Faulls, T. Blain, E. Blaiii, S. Campbell, W. Mulligan, S. Skurr, W. Waterman, E. Fenwick, J. Croy, I. Croy, Elliot, Harris, Bum), and C. Campbell. FRAER MEMORIAL CROSS. DEDICATION AT TB WAIPOUNAMU CHAPEL. To perpetuate the memory of the lato Rev. C. A. Fraer, first chaplain of Te Wai Pounamu School, the council of the school decided to erect on tho chapel a memorial cross. The work has been verv beautifully done by Mr F. G. Guru--Bov* The memorial cross will bo dedicated by .Archbishop Julius to-morrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock. Friends of tho late Mr Fraer and of the school are in--1 Aited to be present. The offerings at the service will be devoted to the memorial fund. AFTERNOON PARTY Miss Maude Diiioen, who has retired from her missiouary work in China, was guest of honour at an afternoon party* giveu by Mrs B. A. Were. Miss Dineeu gave au interesting account of sonio of her oxpenences in Amongst those present were Mes,hrm- Powell, Dollimore, Connor, Hoii.;nc] Nichols, Houghton, btapp, Waters. Raymond, Winter, Hole Dawkins Cashmore, and Tresvye, Misses Bail'oy, George, and A. George.

j WEDDING IX I LONDON. i

! MISS DIANA CHURCHILL. j AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD. I <'.::u'n:i> tress assocutton'—Ci ixne-nuc TELSGKAPH—COPViUGHT.; ' (Received December 13th. ,">.5 p.m.) I • LONDON, December 12. _ Silk-hatted and smoking a cigar Mr Winston Churchill accompanied bis daughter Diana to St. Margaret's, Westminster, for her marriage to Mr John Milner Bailey. Thu church was crowded, those present including many Ministers. Tho bridal couple on leaving the church were greeted with terrific cheering. Thousands broke the police cordon and rushed forward. The couple tied by a path alongside the church, twice entering a cul-de-sac in their efforts to avoid the crowd. They wero finally surrounded by* hundreds of cheering women, and had to wait while tho mounted police cleared a path for their motor-car. [Mr Bailey is the eldest son of Sir Abe Bailey, formerly of the Transvaal. and one of the largest mine-owners in South Africa.] A CHRISTMAS APPEAL. i ''l have not a single toy so far for the ailing little ones in the hospital.'' This is tho sad news Miss J lose Muir, lady superintendent of the Christchurch Hospital, told the Hospital Ladies' Visitors' Association this week. Each year tho Association provides Christmas presents for tho adult patients in the hospital, and Miss Muir, with the help of kind friends, arranges tho Christmas tree, with its glittering decorations, its tapers, and its presents, that are the, delight of the many children who spend Christmas in the hospital. Last year an appeal for toys made in Tun TVhess brought forth so generous a response that in two days Miss Muir had sutlicicnt gifts for all the children. Relying on tho generosity of the public she once more appeals for help in this matter. Last year, a fortnight before Christmas, she thought she would have to abandon all hope of having a Christmas tree. But Christchurch people would not allow sick children lo bo disappointed. As soon as it "was known that help was required gifts in great number and variety were forthcoming and the Christmas tree was particularly heavily laden. Miss Muir hopes that if people arc unable to be equally generous this year they will at least" give her some small measure of help, so that the children's Christmas may be as happy as circumstances will allow. CHRISTMAS PARTY. Pupils of the New Brighton .Free Kiudergarten spent an enjoyable time at their annual Christmas party in the Pier Hah yesterday. In the gaily decorated hall, a Christmas tree decked with toys and balloons beld pride of placo. Members of the local committee, who were responsible for the entertainment wero Mesdames L. Moor. W. Brimer, A. Adams. J. Cusack, F. Power, and W. Carmalt (president of the local branch). I The Christchurch Association was rcj presented by Mrs 11. T. J'. Thacker ! (president). Hiss IT. Hill (principal), j Mrs A. R. Hadtield (lion, treasurer), Mrs A. Peppier (secretary), and Mrs J. R. Evans. Mrs St. John Atkinson was also present. Bouquets were presented to Mesdames Thacker, Hadtield, Evans, and Miss Hull by the children. Dances and rhythm drill were given by the children, under the direction of Miss Nancy Parsons, assisted by Miss Joyce Hood (accompanist). The children wero rewarded later by a visit from Santa Claus. During the tea hour, the Christmas cake was cut by Mrs Thacker and distributed among the guests.

GIRLS' HIGH I SCHOOL. | DISPLAY OF HANDWORK. Hundreds of parents must have glowed with pride yesterday afternoon, when, at the annual display of handwork, held at the Chriatchurch Girls' High School, they inspected the work splendidly done by~ their daughters, under the skilful and careful direction of their teachers. The display was, as in previous years, very comprehensive and well-arranged and the standard of work was in some departments higher than on previous occasions. Altogether a visit to the High Schools yesterday was a heartening experience. Cooking Display. ! On long tables, with snowy cloths, and vases of flowers, were arranged a great variety of cooked dishes, made and appetisingly served by the girls, who are taught by Miss M. Watson. A meal of wholemeal dishes and Balads included delicious shapes, stuffed tomatoes, Honolulu salad, and various kinds of biscuits. A luncheon table was set with such delectable dishes as veal mould, peas, potatoes, and apples stuffed with dates, while an invalids tray, with its easily digested food such as egg and orange, even had a spray of lavender, laid on the "table napkin. For a garden-party tea, the girls had prepared savoury sandwiches, sardine and lettuce rolls, and many kinds _of sweets including strawberry and jellies, while the preserves section included bottle fruit and vegetables of many kinds, bottled rhubarb, lemon honey, jam, and marmalade. Thought for Others. To help those who otherwise would be unable to have Christmas fare, the girls had saved pennies out of their pocket money and had bought the ingredients with which they had made Christmas cakes, plain and iced, Christmas puddings, lemon syrup, and sweets. These attractive looking delicacies will be given to St. Martin's House of Help for distributi i amongst the poor. "Some parents won't believe "' that the girls reallv make the dishes that are displayed here," said Miss Watson, "so we are going to prove to them "that the girls are really expert." In the big kitchen, with its electric, gas, and coal ranges, the girls gave cookery demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Leather Work and Drawing. Miss A. M. Gibb is in charge of the drawing and craft classes, and her pupils have done much good work during the year. Their display included cane-trays and baskets, candlesticks, nut bowls, and boxes decorated with marquetry and barbola work, moeeasins made from suede and from sheepskin,; stencilled articles, papier maehe trays, pictures made from paper, purses,' bags, tea-cosies, book-covers made of leather and decorated with appliques, cnt-o.ut designs, poker, work, and painting. Pride of, place was accorded two firescreens niade of embossed leather effectively painted, different shaped stools with stamped leather seats, and several mirrors framed with beaten pewter, inset with, enamel. . . .. ; . The drawing fcnd painting exhibits included native plant studies, studies of animals from life, ..memory: drawings, sketche#^%«tfe^n- : tlft ia , uilffl»''#*raW the school rooms, Which, Miss Gibb nave reached a high standard tils year, and very arresting posters, including some for the "Sunshine League" and the Tail-Waggers' Club. Book-binding. "Albums are very fashionable thin year, and blotters will be popular gifts for fathers," said Miss I. F. Milnes, when dis issing the work' done by members of her book-binding class, which is an out-of-school course. A book of contemporary history, done by pupils of Form VI. under Miss A. G. Merton, had been bound by the girls, aud other wellmade articles a recipe book, beautifully finish jd gramophone album, and a portfolio for drawings—the lastnamed, unselfishly done by two girls, not for themselves but for €he school, would have done credit to a professional book-binder. Needlework. Underclothing, neatly made, and trimmed with net, fagotted or hemstitched on to the garment, or with lace, sewed with satin stitch, aroused great interest among the many visitors. "In the fancy work, we allow the girls their own choice of design and stitches as much as possible," said Miss M. Alexander, who is in charge of the 1 large classes, "for we wish to develop their originality and sense of colour." That she has succeeded was shown in several articles embroidered in original design—some with kowhai, some with < pansies, others manuka or with flora] trails. The girls had completed a"greal variety of articles, including traycloths; d'oyleys,' cushion covers, side Board runners, needlewors pictures, and, for the first time, wool embroidered bags and sachets. Dress-making. The members of the dress-making class must read the fashion journals during their leisure hours, for they dc not lag behind in the matter of styles The "red, white, and blue" combina tion was exemplified in a smart tennit frock, the "military touch" was introduced on several coats, and the party frocks, which were very well made showed cowl-collars, hem-stitching, and picot-edging, while even the tricky tasi of poising flared peplum frills had beer essayed with complete success. Th< most ambitious had made velvet bridgecoats, heavy tweed and light-weighl woollen coats, and flannel blazers, while to accompany some of the beach-frockf were wide-stitehed .hats of the sam< material. Geography. A model of Banks Peninsula with J horizontal scale of one inch to a mile and a vertical scale of one inch to 100< feet, was a fine piece of work done bj the senior girls. In this section wen shown compass traverses of the Botan ! ic Gardens, a plane-table sketch of thi • North end of Hagley Park, and somi ! weather charts. This class is in chargi i of Miss E. Fairbairn. During the afternoon, the school 01 . chestra played selections, and the pr< : fects served tea in aid of their badge , fund. > The Women's branch of the Unea • ployed Workers' Movement is rnnhm > a monster Christmas tree party in th j Trades Hall on Thursday aiterncoi j December 22nd, on behalf of the chile > ren of the unemployed. The names < children under ten years of age wi be received at the office of the Movi ment, Worcester street, up to Friday December 16th, as it is intended . i avoid any duplication of gifts. 1* 1 names received • will be consider© 1 along with those of the children < a relief workers-under the City Couna : - at the Council Chambers on Saturds e morning. Children attending tl e Christmas tree party must be accor panied by their parents.

OBITUARY. MRS B. DOBSON. . - The death occurred recently, at her residence, Andover street, Merivale, o* Mrs Eichard Dobson. Mrs Dobson was the daughter of Mr Alexander MeCailum, and was born near Stirling, Perthshire, Scotland. She came to New Zealand with her father and two sisters in the ship Cathcart in 1872, and took up residence in the Sefton district, whore her father obtained the position of schoolmaster at the Mount Grey Downs school. Her marriage to Mr Bichard Dobson took place in 1881, and for many years they lived in the Broomfield district, where Mr Dobson carried on farming until he retired. Mrs Dobson and her husband then took up their residence ,in Merivale. .-Mrs Dobson was very well known, and made many friends. She leaves her husband, three sons, and two daughters*. MRS W. B. STEVENS. (tboh otrs owk coaaESPOSDBirr.) LONDON,'November 11. At 73 Ladbroke Grove, on November 7th, the'death occurred of. Mrs Florence Helen Stevens, widow of: Mr Walter Beckwith Stevens, of -Beekeabam. There are friends in Australia and'rNew Zealand who will regjei ; to receivf ;th« news. The body wood on November 10th. MRS W. B. GILBERT. (spzciai. to m wuess.V GREYMOUTH, December Ki: The death occurred this evening of Mrs Mary Ellen Gilbert, the wife of Mr W. B. Gilbert, secretary of the G-eymou-th Harbour Board. Mrs Gilbert, who was aged 59, had been a patient in the Grey Hospital for the past three weeks. She is survived by her husband, three sons, and two daughters, one of whom is Sister Mary Rosalie, of Christchurch.