WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20773, 6 February 1933, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleaeed to receive for publication V: v: in the "Women's Corner" items of aocial or personal news. j:|: Such items shonld be fully authenticated, and engagement :£ :!:• notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- :*:• enee in invitod on any matters affecting, or of interest to, «£: women. £:

CURRENT NOTES.

Airs u. Al. Ollivier ("Glenelg," Murray Aynsley Hill) will leave "-"'s week for a trip to Lake Wanaka, the Haasfc Pass, and Lake Hawea. Mrs J. C. Clarksou (Giydo road) returned on Saturday lrorn a visit to Wellington. Miss label Itutherlord (Blenheim) is visiting her sister, Mrs J. H. MnJianis, iieaton street. Miss Helen Denniston. u Ijo has been staying for a lew weeks with Miss Todhunter, Jsasoby street, has now returned to 72 Mansfield avenue. Mrs O. R. Kresse and Miss MildreOt Ivi •esse (Murray Aynsley Hill) will leave this week for a visit to the iSoutheru Lakes and Haast Pass. Shortly after her return to Christchurch, Mrs Kresse intends leaving for America to visit her daughter Hi Chicago. Mrs G. H. .Morgan (Opawa) has re turned from a visit to Wellington, where she went to meet her husbanci, Captain Morgan. Mrs E. G. AleCullough (Bealey avenue) and Iter daughter, Mrs A. Marshall" will leave on Wednesday for Auckland, whence Mrs Marshall will leave by the Remucra for Lond.m. Mrs Price (England) is visiting her sister, the Misses Xeirmaii, Lemster road. Miss Elizabeth White, matron of tho Akaroa Hospital, and her sister. Miss White, of Dunedin. motored to lnvercargill last week to be the guests ot Mrs E. 15. Pileher. Mrs J. Lawson Robiuaon (St. Andrew's Manse) is spending a holiday with .Mrs A. AY. Rodger, ol' Invercargill. Alias K. Doherlv is at, present slaying with Mrs Heveldt, The Forks, South Wustland. Miss Alary Meuzies (Victoria street), who has been spending a holiday ai, Alarton and Chateau Tongariro, will return to Christchurch to-morrow morning. Airs C. A. Steven (Sherborne street) will return ou Wednesday from Wellington, whore she ha 3 been the guest of .Mrs A. AlcDowall, Aliraniar. Aliss Diana Huie and Alits ['" annie Middleton will be members of a camping party leaving this week for the Southern Lakes, and the llaast Pass. Miss .Molly Vrew (Amberley) is the guest of Alias Doris Oliver, •"Springhead,'' Hororata. Alias C. Talbot (l' airlie),. who has been staying with Airs T. E. ChisnalJ, Fcndalton, has returned home. Airs H. Bainbridgo (Alount Eden, Auckland), who has been visiting her daughter, Alr.s A. J. Bennetts, Christuhureh, has returned home. Airs L. 11. Ower is amongst Christcliurch visitors to Auckland.

Archbishop and Mrs Averill, accompanied by Miss Annette George, who have been visiting Pailiia, have returned to Auckland. A wedding of New Zealand interest took place in Durham, where Mr AtQ. F. Johnston, eldest son of Mr a/id Mrs Harold Johnston, of Wellington, was married to Miss C. M. Stobart, daughter of Colonel G. C. H. Stobart and Mrs Stobnrt, of Harperley i'ark, 1 Crook, Durham. The bridegroom is i» the Durham Light Infantry, and after the wedding in St. Cuthbert's Church a reception was held in the drill hall. Mr Guy Rogers was best man. Mme. Alexandra Kollanfcy, aged Russia's Minister to Sweden, occupies the highest post given to a woman in the Soviet Government. She was the first of her sex to become a member ot : the new Russian regime and twice was a commissar, or Cabinet member, before being assigned to diplomatic duties.

On tlio stall' of the womou and Children's Hospital in San Francisco is Dr. Amy Stevens, who recently visited Australia. Dr. Stevens told an interviewer, during her visit, that in the Queen Victoria Hospital for Women and Children in Melbourne, Australia had something better than America could boast. She also added the interesting information that all anaesthetists but two in San Francisco, are women. • Miss Nello Scanlan, who has just completed the writing of a new book, Tides of Youth, a sequel to Pencarrow, will be in Blenheim this week. To-morrow she will address the Rotary Club, and in the evening will be the guest at a social gathering to be held in St. Patrick's Hall. She" will probably spend several days in the district, renewing old friendships, before going on to Christchurch. After spending the holidays with Dr. and Mrs J. A. Pottinger, of invercargill, Miss Madeline Vyner haa left for Wellington, where ehe will act as organiser to the newly-formed Wellington Ballet Club, which is partly modelled on London's Camargo Society. Eleven Wellington dancing teachers have already interested themselves in this movement for the estalv lishment of a national ballet, which has, too, the support _of musicians, artists, professors, and literary people in the capital. Mibs Sadlier, daughter of the Bishop of Nelson, who is acting as relieving nurse for three years, was at Yezd, where the hospital had to be underground in summer on account of the fierce heat, says the "Church Mews"; they have to close down completely for two months. This city was designed by Alexander the Great as a prison for his enemies, as it is surrounded by 40 odd miles of waterless and roadless desert. The hospital cannot afford the high lowers which wealthy residents build to escape the ground heat.

Your fur renovations and repairs will receive expert attention when given to James MaoC4ibbon, the Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. —6 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel: Professor arid Mrs 3. lark (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs T. Bardslcy, Mr and Mrs Gladstone Murray (England), Miss Jean "Wilson (America), and Mr and Mrs A. W. Christmas (Auckland). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs W. F. Ros3 (Sydney), Mrs F. Reading and Miss B. Kcadiug (Wellington), Mrs Sanwars, Miss Dennis (England), and Miss Bolton (Scotland). Hotel Federal: Mrs Collis, Miss Rathhone, Mr and Mrs J. Nimmo, Miss Packer, Mr A. Mitchell, Miss B. Goldblatt, Mr J. Evers (Wellington), Mits H. Johnstone. Mr and Mrs Milne (Dunedin), Mr J. A. Baxter, Mr A. Xairn (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Y. Wright t'Kaikoura'i. Mr and Mr 3 Mi-Skim-ming, Mrs Hislop (Benhar), Mr and Mrs lioach, Mr J. Hcaion Barker (Auckland), and Captain Grayfon (Port Chalmers). Royal Hotel: Mr and Mrs R. Hamton (Gisbonie). Mr and Mrs W. Windsor (Whangarct), Mr J. Hill (Maslqrton\ Mr A. Hall (Auckland), and. Miss A« Anderson (DunedioX -- - ■*-

-.Mrs S. (Si. Ar.drew's terrace) is spending a holiday in Wellington.

The engagement is announced in the "Dominion'"' oi Phyllis May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. A. Wilson (Westport) to David A. F. Crombic. eldest son of the late Mr David Crombic, 1.5.0.. and of Mrs Crumble, Edinburgh. Mr.s E. A. Williamson (Fendaltoti), ivho liiis been the guest of Mrs C. 1:1. Watson, "To Ivoa Glen," Greenpark. returned homo last week. Mr and Mr.s H. .1. Hart and (laughter have arrived in Christcbureh, where they will make their home. They are at present staying with Mrs Hart's sister, Mi sW. M. .Maclean, Cashmcro Hills. Airs G. M. Corbctt (Invercargill) is paying a holiday visit to Christcbureh. She is accompanied by her sister, Mrs Madge Crombie, of Nelson', who has been her guest. Miss Kathleen Ogg. who has been spending a holiday with Miss Yvonne Levvcy, Tnvcrcargill, will return to Christcbureh on Thursday to be the guest of Mrs Wright, Haglev avenue. Mrs C. S. Matthews, of Palmer,ston North, and formerly of Ashburtou, is staying with friends in Ashburton. Mrs T. Shailer Weston (Ilcretaunga) will leave early nest month for a trip to England. Airs Walter Alexander. ;t visitor irom England, who is touring New Zealand, will arrive in Christclitirch to-morrow morning. Mrs A. 15. Lane and Miss Sybil Lane (Wadcstown, Wellington) arrived in Christcbureh on Saturday. Miss Ida Corry. a member of ibe English Ladies' Alpine club, who ha 1 : l>een climbing in the Southern Alps, is now visiting W T aikaremoana. She is returning south in a few weeks, and will do more climbing in the Alps. The engagement is announced ot Lynda Mary, only daughter of Mrs L. E. Brown, to John Francis, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Martin, Berwick street, St. Albans. Mrs W. H. Walton and Miss Dorothy Walton, who have been spending a holiday at Peel Forest, havo returned to Timaru. accompanied by their gueit", Miss Elizabeth Morris, Fendalton. The local secretary of the Trinity College of Music, London, has just been advised by cable that ono of the Sisters of the Music Teaching Staff ot the Convent of Mercy. Lyttelton. lias been awarded the Diploma of leilcwship in violin playing. Miss Blanche Sanders (Worcester street west) :s the guest of Mrs A. M. Johnson, Loiver llutt.

}liss Betty Uowcn (iliccartou) is the guest of Miss Agnes Duncan, Iliorndon, Wellington. Tlie raising of the school entrance age to six years has prompted the establishment of a public kindergarten at Birkenhead, Auckland. Last week a meeting of ladies interested was held, the Mayoress, Mrs George Mills, presiding. it is intended to enrol pupils from four years of age, payment to he mado on the basis of Is a week Tor each child. Mrs M. J. Fordu, honorary secretary of the Wellington branch of the National Council of Women, is ing the South Island. During her visit Mi •s Fordc, who is the Government representative of the Mayoress's Unemployment Committee, will consult the Unemployment Committees in tlie chief' centres regarding methods that are being adopted to cope with the distress that is being occasioned owing to the unemployment of women and girle. INTERNATIONAL NURSES* CONFERENCE. NEW ZEALAND DELEGATE. Miss Era Young, matron ol the Ttoss Home, Dunedin, -who is at present in England, will be the official delegate of the Trained Nurses' Association of New Zealand at the International Conference of Nurses, which is to be held in Paris and Brussels in May of this year. Miss Young is Dominion president of the Association, and is also president of the Dunedin branch. _ The Nurses' Association in each province will contribute a certain sum towards the expenses incurred by Miss Young as delegate. The Canterbury quota is £SO, and to raise part, at

least, of that amount, a strong committee has been appointed to organise a monster bridge party, which will he held in Jcllicos Hall on February 20. The members of the committee are Miss A. Buckley (president), Mesdames A. J. Benzie. Roy Mathews, J. Reams. Misses L. Pike. Boyce, M. E. Jones, and M. Goat, Sisters D. Menztes. M. Christmas, N. Knight, M. Barnett, J. Elley, with Miss Hilda Otley as treasurer and Miss Bessie March as secretary. The Nurses' Association rarely appeals to the public for financial aid, and members hope that this fact will be appreciated, and that on this occasion they will receive generous support DO YOU KNIT? Just landed! New enlarged edition of "WOOLCRAFT," the most complete and practical guide to knitting and crochet. New stitches all fully explained. Directions for working 96 garments for men, women, and children. Every article illustrated. Get your copy now. Send 10d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441E, Wellington.

TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING.

A PLEASANT DAY AT ADDLNGTON. r j;h •=? New Zealand 'Metropolitan Trotting Club, nt its February routing, hHd at Addington on Saturday, gavo its patrons lor their entrance inoncv a. hill measure of excitement, pressed down and running over, iox, besides eight races, the programme included a thrilling international champion trotters' match, which aroused great enthusiasm. The weather in the iorerioon was dull and light showers fell, but conditions gradually improved and became very p!ea-»*nt in th© aftei*nocn. The gardens were looking beautiful, the circular beds ot roses, orange and yellow marigolds, purple sage, and pink and mauve verbena making effective patches of colour on the green lawns. The New Brighton Municipal Band, of which Mr J. A. Nuttall is conductor, supplied enlivening music. .Mrs J. H. Williams, wife of tl*e president, wore a navy crepe de chine frock wii.li touches of ivory crepe de chine, and a navy hat banded w.'th navy and ivorv ribbon. She was *iccompaniod by hei" sister, Miss Isabel Rutherford. 'of Blenheim, and her daughter. Miss Margaret Williams. v.bnT wore a beech brown tweed suit nnd felt Jint of a deeper tone. Mrs Cecil OHivinr. wife of the vicepresident. woro a black nnd white flocked worsted suit, trimmed with astrakhan, a tea-rose wool insertion jumper, and wide black straw hat. Miss Lois Ollivicr wore a red tailored suit and small brown hat. Other ladies present were Mrs J. C. Clarkson. Mrs Cyril White, Mrs D. Drummond Bailev. Miss Leech, Mrs W. M. Cotter, Miss R. Cracrort Wilton. Mrs J. T/Jslie. Mrs W T . E. Whitrombe. M'ri Taylor (EHesnicro), Mrs Barton. Miss .Vewman. Miss C. Newman. All's Price CF.ngla nd). Miss Joy fennont, Mrs E. F. Nicoll. Mrs Arilnir Nicoll, Mrs Herbert P. La wry, Mrs P. Stanley Foster, Mrs .T. Mawpon Stewart, Mrs Alex. Forbes. Mrs R. J. MfKenzie, Mrs Henrv Harris. Mrs A. IT- Rothenberg, Mrs John Connollv. Mr? Derrick Gould, Airs John Monro. Mrs "William Jornt. Mrs MarkBrown, Mrs Arthur Thomson, Mrs E. G. McCullough. "Miss Blakiston, Mies May CrncroCt Wilson, Mrs R. T. Cownrr. Mrs H. C. JTarlev, Mrs J. S. Hiv.kes. Mrs Georgo Pascoe. Miss W. Elundell. Mrs David Crozicr, Mrs Georgo C'owper, Mrs G. G. Holmes, Mrs A. 1. Rcid, Mrs Christopher Patei son fTiirraru), Miss M. J. Denniston, Mrs James, Mrs J. Simpson, Mrs 11. H. Wauehop and Miss Dorothy Wauchop. Miss T. Davis, Miss JT. Davis. Miss Treno Hayward. Mrs Pryce-Jonos. Miss Audrey Tutton, Mrs Alfred E. Smith, Mrs Joseph Catheruood, 3lrs Philip Hume, Miss Peggy Norton, Miss May MeOwen, Miss Edridge. Mrs Guy Nicoll, Mrs C. L. Plart, the Misses Grant (Auckland). Mrs Thornhill Cooper, Mrs Toss will, Mrs W. G. Ives. Mrs R. Sierakowski, Mis 3 Ryan, Mrs It. Ryan, Mrs J. Styche, Miss le Lievrc. Mrs T. Cunucen, Mrs E. March and Miss Bessie March, Mrs W. Jamieson. Mrs J. Dwyer Mrs Robert Fleming, Mrs Claude Piper. Miss.Gwen Hubbard, Mrs E. Middleton, Mrs G. B. Morgan. Mrs M. Baxter. Mrs W. E. Stickings. Mrs E. C. Taylor, Mrs Norman Batchelor, Mrs M. Burns, Mrs J. Prenrlergnst. Mrs H. J. Taylor and Miss Olive Taylor, Mrs Charles Taylor, Mrs Yorkc, Mrs Walter E. Simes, Mrs T. 'Dunks. Mrs T. G. Lewis, Mrs Charles Taylor, Mrs S. Dixon, Mrs C. E. Cross, Mrs E. Borryman, Mrs IT. Nicko'tls. Miss Peggy MeCreanor, Mrs J. Wathew. Mrs M. Burke, Miss Hampton, Mrs E. C. McDermott. Mrs Rogers, Miss Mercia Barritt, Mrs J. Parish, 'Miss T. Hughes, Mrs W. O'Neill, Miss Crowley, Miss Olive Gregory (Ashhurton), and Miss N. O'Brien.

CONTRACT BRIDGE TOURNAMENT. A "duplicate" contract bridge tournament, arranged by Mr R. de B. Ashworth, was held at the Jcllicoo Hall on Saturday evening. The guests wero received by Major R. F- W. Ashworth, Mrs Ashworth, and Miss Jean Ashworth. Mrs Ashworth wore a becoming frock of navy ninon patterned in floral design, with a smull shoulder cape, and Miss Ashworth's sleeveless frock was of white Nottingshire net mounted on pink satin, outlined at the nec-k and arms with seed pearlSj the waistline being defined with a silver girdle. Fourteen tables were arranged, the system in this type of tournament being that the same previously prepared hands are played by all the players making up each table. The results obtained bv those in the north and south and east and west positions, respectively, are then compared in order to ascertain which two players obtain the best results. Tlie winners were:— North and south, Mrs A. McDowell and Mrs C. Ring (equal), with Mrs P. Wfison and Miss Gnrrick; east and west, Dr. A'Court and Mr McDcrmont 1, with Miss G. Browne and Miss E. Fleetwood as runners-up. In a short address, Mr Ashworth said that this was the first opportunity Christchurch players had been given to play contract bridge as it was played in America, and he hoped similar parties would be organised in order thnt a team might be selected to compete against contract bridge players in Wellington and other centres in New Zealand.

The players were Mesdatries R. L. Fisher. F. E. Graham. W. Diamond, and J. Forricr. Messrs Poriuer and F. C. Fairclough, Dr. A'Court and Mr McDermont, Mesdame.s C. Ring, .A. McDowell, Mr and- Mrs W. A. W. G.id peon. Mrs M. E. Pine and Miss A. V. Saosford. Mrs G. B. Morgan and Mrs B. L. Porter. Mesdames G. W. Suiithson. TJ. B. Benle. and E. A. Summers Mis-; M. Williams. Mesdames Moray Smith, G. Johnston, and •P. Wilson, blisses Garriek. Aiiken, and Hal'nni Louehnan, Mrs O. T. J. Alpors, Mrs G H. Buchanan. Messrs A. E. Eoki'ovd. E. W. 13. Bailey. Dr. A. O. Sandstem, Professor Powell, Mesdames D. D. Bailey, H. W. Mact'arlane. 11. L. R-onaldson, M. B. Warren. Miss G. Browne, and Miss E. Fleetwood, Mrs Barton. Miss Dent, Mrs J. fj. Findlay, Mrs S. Thomas, Mrs Powell. Miss Maine. Mr W. Hurdley. Mrs A. Cook, Mrs Cull, and Mrs !<■ F. W. Ashworth. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of The Press will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is, tires M &V- *=?

j SPREYDON TENNIS CLUB.

A successful dance, arranged t>y members of the Social Committee or the Spreydon Tennis Club was held m the Coronation Hall ou Saturday evening. Streamers and greenery were used in decorating the liall. Miss Dorothy Moore's orchestra nuppuoii the dance music, and Air J. J. L. searing acted as M.C. During tlie evening trophies were presented to Miss L. iiloor and Mr • Cockrane, winners ol the tiandicap singles. Tlie Social Committee comprised:— Mesdames M. A. Mooro (convener), G. Lester, Misses G. Searing, T. Glover, J. Trickett, G. Smith, E. Bell, R. Mayfeild, B. Neave, and A. Unwin. Amongst those present were Mes- ! dames M. A. Moore, J. H.Gormby, and. i O'Brien, Misses Rita Fuller, Edith Sattertliwaite, Dulcie Tomlinei) Jean Smith, Enid Moore, Hilda Johnston, Jessie Williamson, Betty Neave, Florrie Langford, Gwen Bheard, Joan Roots, Phyllis Holden, Kathleen JVlallinson, Kathleen Reilly, Rosaline Aitchison, Gladys Shearer, Penelope Combs, May Gunns, Grace Smith, Tiny Glover, Leila Moore, Queenie Langford, Mona Duggan, Betty Weaver, Ray Freeman, Lilian Andrew, Merle Andrew, Margaret Moore, Bertha Polson, Gladys Searing, Phyllis Dunk ley, i Lorna Dowker, Laura Hughes, Joan Wells, Agnes Brackenbridge, Eileen McDonald, Maudie F arrant, Mirian Gray, Eana Hopewell, Linda Bloor, and Rita Grenfell, Messrs J. J. Searing, 11. M. Crompton, J. tiGormby, K. F. Cockrane, G. S. Boanas, G. Noonan, B. Mercer, D. Silvester, W. Jackson, M. Risman, H. SyJtcs, C. Sheard, J. Bretliepton, F. Smith, W. Quill, H. Farrant, R. Ewnrt. W. E. Langford. J. K. Brown, M. Walker, H. Bull. J. Wilson, R. Gordon. C. Smith, L. Pickering, F. Cross, H. Thomas, H. R. Adams, 1. W. R. Wardell. T. Mackenzie. J. M. Milner. 1.. Haworth. D. Sattertliwaite. T. Sattertliwaite. R. D. Snjitli, Moore. G. Street, H. F. Howard, H. Thomas. P. Cross, H. Knight, L. Bench. W. Hill, B. Campbell, and G. Allan. SELWYN FREE KINDERGARTEN. Members ol the kindergarten and parents' committees ot tlie Selwyn Free Kindergarten met recently to make arrangements for the annual fair to be held early in March. Conveners and assistants were appointed for the various stalls, and ttie fathers' committee was asked to take charge of tlie side shows. A social will also be held in the evening. At the conclusion of tlie general committee meeting, at which Mrs Williamson presided in the absence of Mrs Hamlin, Mr Simpson, on behalf of the fathers, presentecl the sand pit to thecommittee. The pit had been tilled with new s.md and finished with a concrete kerbing by members of the fathers' committee. Mrs Williamson expressed her appreciation of the work and of the kindness of the members. For smoothing away unwanted lines and keeping that clear complexion MeArthur's face creams are supreme (Is Cd each). Have you tried the Sunburn Cream I A delightfully perfumed noagreasy lotion, invaluable to bathers. Price Is 9d. Why pay duty and taxes on your cosmetics when you can get the best so cheaply at McArthuiLtd., Chemists, corner Cashel and Colombo gtreetiU

OBITUARY.

Mrs r. m. pemberton. The death lias occurred at Mata- ' mat a of Mrs Leila Catherine Pemberton, at tho age of 67. Mrs Pemberton, who was the daughter of the late Mr Hamilton Moore, was born in the Rangitikei district. She. married Mr Robert M. Pemberton, a civil engineer, and lived at Waikaai, North Canterbury. After her husband's death in 1894she lived in Palinerston North, later farming in the Ashhurst and Tirau districts. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs G. \Y. Seton (Tirau) and Mrs N. FitssHerbert, Putaruru, a.nd fiix grandchildren. PARTY AT TEMPLETON. A pleasant dance was given in the Teir.pieton Lodge Hall to celebrate the coming of age of Mr George Taylor, son of Mrs Mclnnes. The dance was given by Mr and Mrs Mclnnes, and there was a large attendance of relatives and guests. During the evening tho toast of the guest of honour was proposed by Mr W. Taylor and responded to by Mr George Taylor. Music for dancing was played by Broadway's Orchestra, and the novelty dances were won as follows: Lucky spot, Mr 0-J. Taylor and Miss M. Hughes; Monte Carlo, Mr R. Harris and Miss C. Luke: Cinderella dance, Mr Duthie and Miss F. Anderson. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs "W. J. and J. T. Taylor.

Among- those present were Mr and Mrs K. J. Anderson, Mr and Mrs G. Tuer, Mr and W. "iiowc, Mr and Mrs C. Bush, Mr and Mis W. J. Taylor, Mesdames Drayton, L. Coolie, Koarion; Misses I. Mclnnes, I/. Mclnnes, liipz Buscli, M. Mulligan flChristchurch"), X. Gruppelaar, P. Gruppelaar, E. rnimpiivcys, A. Green, M. Hughes, Mavis Voice (Christcburch), Vera Shaw, Clarice I/nlie. Nellie Stewart, M. Protheroe (Askburton), T. Anderson, P. Anderson; Messrs K. H. Boyle, H. J. Carter, G. Moore, W. Sizemoro, J-. Jennings, J. A. Wilson, C. X;. Harris, 7. Taylor, W. G. Chappell, 8., Cooper, G. Blank, W. R. Davis, H. Kissel, D. Tuer, H. Molnnes, W., M. Wilson, J. Smyth, E. G. T. Brown, J. Duthie, D. Skerfon, A. Gruppelaar, T. A. White, P. Kinder, H. KempUiorne, Wallace, and many others. During- the evening a vnry dainty ssi'.pner was served. A very pUaaant evening ■rcar. brought to «■ close by iinging "For He's T_ll- ■BUI/-™.."

FAREWELL BVEI^C^^HI CHEIST€HURCH IMI FOR ENGLAND. To say farewell to Mr James tlie. Christchurch artist, -who is to-day on liis way to Europe, where'-jteJfflH# intends to spend two years widening artistic experience, a number of fellow artists and friends met *t JSi-jBHI social evening held in his studio. Ferry road on Saturday. He was pnkflHH sented witli a. wallet of notes, the raMHBH sentation being made on bohalf M.fjp* those present by Professor J. >SheU^xJJBRB After expressing his appreciation* flf the work of Mr Cook, who, one of "the most important of ists working in New Zealand at Professor Shelley said one of the cawftf||fjS?B tials for an artist was to live in - life of Ms time. Unfortunately artttpFHjn and the people generally in New ratyflHH land tended to live in the life of iftjßHH last generation. He was sure Cook would gain every benefit foing to Europe to paint, as he one from his previous visit Those present included Mrs E. Sawtell, Mrs O. Duff, Mr and Mra<JP|H|H Cook, Mr and Mrs P. A. Shu'rroefa> and Mrs Basil Honour, Mr and Mrs'%HHß .8. Newburgh, Mr and Mrs IfoMnMaBMI Westwood, Mr and Mrs Ivan and Mrs H. Horridge, Mr and Hubert Henderson. Miss M. 0. yjapMßK dart, Miss Cora Wilding, Miss Marsh, Miss L. F. Werren, Miss Macmillan Brown, Miss Margaret derson, Miss Christabel Aitken, Florence Aikens, the Misses E. Angus, Professor J. Shelley, Messrfl-MSMB Fisher, B. S. Lonsdale, John Bucknell, C. B. Straubel, A. (yMalley,. and D. J. McLeod. JffaBBJBB