WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20828, 11 April 1933, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

g The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication :•§ •:;| in the "Women's Corner" items of social &t personal sews, :§ •:•: Such items should be fnlly authenticated, and engagement :$ :•:• notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- jJ-i :•:• eaee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest t», « women. s|

CURRENT NOTES. Mrs Arthur Poulton, who has been spending a few months in the North Island, has returned to Christchurch and has taken a house in Gloucester street west. Mrs lan Murchison (Lake Coleridge) has returned from a visit to Gisborne. Mrs Maurice Fell (Wanganui), who has been spending a few days in Christchurch, will leave to-night for Wellington with her mother, Mrs G. H. Merton, who is leaving by the Rangitane on a visit to England. Miss Isabel TurreJl- (Fcndalton), who has been on a trip to Australia, will return to Christchurch today. Miss Pamela Price (Gisborne) is the guest of her aunt, Mrs H. S. Lawrence (Garden road). Miss Norah Newton (Merivale lane) is leaving to-morrow on a visit to her aunt, Mrs Harman Reeves (Waikouaiti). Mrs Gerald Stoddart and her family (Lincoln) are spending a short holiday at Waikuku. Mrs S. Saunders (Bridge street, Rakaia) has returned home. Miss Jessie Mayo (Riccarton) has left for a visit to Lake Taupo and Rotorua. Her sister, Mrs Roy B. Sinclair (Palmerston North), will join her in Wellington. A bridge party will follow the next tea meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club to be held at Beaths. Miss M. Aurisch (Holly road) left last week on a visit to Auckland and Rotorua. Miss Joan Cramp, of Auckland, who has been spending a holiday with Miss Nola Danks, of Pigeon Bay, will return north by to-night's ferry. Mr and Mrs M. S. Brown (Webb street) have returned from a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Robert Latter will be the guest of Mrs J. S. Hawkes (Dyer's Pass road) for Easter week. Mrs George Gould and Miss Barbara Gould (Fendalton) are leaving this evening for Wellington, to join the Rangitane, which leaves for England on Thursday. Lady Wilford and Miss Isobel Wilford, who have been on a short visit to New Zealand, are returning to England by the Rangitane, leaving Wellington on Thursday. Mr and Mrs W. B. Chennells (Masterton) will arrive in Christchurch on Thursday, to spend Easter with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs E. J. Chennells, "Medbury," Fendalton. Mr and Mrs Moat "(India) will arrive in Christchurch this morning on their way to Dunedin, to visit Mrs Moat's parents, Mr and Mrs Fenwick. They will be accompanied by Miss Helen Fenwick, who went to Wellington to meet them. A motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Mrs J. W. Hardley v/as passed at last evening's meeting of the Christchurch Bowling Centre. Mrs Hardley was the widow of Mr J. W. Hardley, a former president of the New Zealand Bowling Association. At the luncheon meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club, held at Ballantynes yesterday, Misses E. A. Aitken, M. G. Havelaar, and Frances Patterson were appointed to represent the club at the annual meeting of the Home Service Association to be held in the Young Men's Christian Association on April 28. Nurse Maude, on whom increased demands are being made as winter approaches, is in urgent need of a single light eiderdown quilt for a very sick woman. This and gifts of bedclothes of any kind for needy patients would be welcomed by Nurse Maude and her staff.

The recent death of Mrs Ada Wells, the first woman member of the Christchurch City Council, was referred to at the meeting of the council last evening. The Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.) said that with Cr. J. W. Beanland he had represented the City Council at the funeral. He had been on the council when Mrs Wells had been a member. She had been a conscientious worker, and had always been kindly and courteous to those who came' in contact with her. Cr. Beanland endorsed Mr Sullivan's remarks. Cr. E. K. McCombs said Mrs Wells had done the pioneer work for women on the council, and had also been a member of the Hospital Board. What she had done had made it easier for those who came later. Cr. A. I. Fraer spoke appreciatively of Mrs Wells's work on [ the National Council of Women. As a mark of respect the members of the council stood in silence. On behalf of the Grand Prior of the Order of St. John, his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, Lord Bledisloe last week invested Mrs E. M. Balcpmbe-Brown with the insignia of officer (sister) of the order, which was promotion from; the Grade of Serving Sister (conferred in 1919). Mrs BalcombeBrown was a foundation member of the District Nursing Guild of St. John in 1901, and was president and acting-president on several occasions. She is one of its trustees. An original member of the Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade, she has served as president of the division. She represented New Zealand at the centenary celebration in London. Mrs Balcombe-Brown is a daughter of the late Colonel the Hon. W. D. S. Baillie, the last life member of the Upper House. Her mother was a cousin of Lord Roberts. HAIR WAVING STYLES FOR ! EASTER. Every Easter bride who wants her hair waved in the loveliest 1933 manner should make an early appointment with the Salon Feminine for a Gallia System Permanent Wave. Soft, smooth,! lasting waves, perfect from every standpoint—at a reasonable charge. Mrs E. Cameron Smith, Salon Feminine, 46 Chester street, W. 'Phone 36-613. —6 LATEST IN WOOL HATS. Smart little brimmed hats, easily and cheaply made from "Veronica'' Showerproof Wool. Firm, round, even thread. Delightful to handle—smart, and durable in wear. Send 6d stamps for Booklet No. 353. Full instructions three crochet patterns. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441 R, Wellington. —1

FREE KINDERGARTEN. NORTH LINWOOD BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the North Linwood Free Kindergarten was held in the school hall. Present: Mesdames T. S. Taylor (in the chair), W. Retallick, W. G. Small, W. S. Grigg, F. T. Cairney, C. J. Holloway, W. Calder, H. Arnold, and L. H. Powell. Mrs Mackie was granted three months' leave of nbsGiicc It was reported that the harvest festival held on March 28 had proved very successful. As in other years, it had taken the form of an open morning, when friends and parents were invited to watch the children at their work. The local committee had served morning tea and a produce stall had been in charge of the Parents' Committee. An evening social has been arranged for April 26, when the Parents' Committee will be the guests of honour. The school report showed the roll number to be 67, highest attendance 65, lowest attendance 52, and average attendance 60. The fifth birthday party will be held on May 4. It was decided to add to the committee in order to have more assistance in arranging evening socials. Tea was served by Mesdames Arnold and Small, and a solo was sung by Mrs Cairney. The Visiting Committee this month will be Mrs W. S. Grigg and Mrs F. T. Cairney. Subscriptions totalled £6 0s sd.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT. To raise funds to cover the initial expenses of the annual Plunket cabaret, a tennis tournament • was held at the Elmwood courts yesterday afternoon. Miss Effie Travers, assisted ,by Miss Marjorie Sherris, arranged the matches, and members of the organising committee were Mesdames E. Boulton and George Stratmore, Mi6ses Isabel and Dorothy Bates, Hilda Lewis. Ranee Broughton, Margaret Clark, and Dorothy Kcrnahan, assisted by Miss Lorna Hicks. Prizes given by Mrs Arthur Cooper, Mrs David Bates, and Miss Margaret Clark were won by Miss Elsie Chamberlain, Mrs S. C. Penfold, Miss Nell Morten, and Miss Joy Machin. The decorations in the tea rooms were carried out with spindle berries and geraniums. During the afternoon a memento was presented to Miss Travers. Amongst those present were Mesdames S. Shennan, A. H. Tocker, C. H. Clemens, Gordon Mirams, A. R. Larcombe, L, Checkley, Eric Ockenden, S. C. Penfold, and Winston Philp, Misses Merla Munns, Elsie Chamberlain, Dorothy Dixon, Joy Nicholls, Margaret Cooper, Peggy Wright, Elaine Perry, A. Roberts, Beryl Bonnington, Joan Hart, Bettie Wilson, May Hall, Ethel Bonnington, Jean Henry, Betty Flint, Sally Lindsay, Kathleen McNamara, Vera Papprill, Kura Smith, Shirley Wooler, Nance McCullough, Alison Mac Gibbon, Faith Herdman, Aileen Thompson, Elsie Barr, Noeline t Benjamin, Brenda Edmunds, Eileen Tingey. Ruth Royds, Betty Tait, Ethel Morton, Nancy Frater, Gertrude Browne, Edith Tod, Betty Crawshaw, Noyle Baker, Marjorie Best, Betty Thompson, Nell Morten, Peggy Johnstone, Betty Neave, Mary Talbot, Isla Thomas, Pat Allison, Dorothy Leversedge, Myra Armstrong, Phyllis .Agar, Lois Ollivier, L. Scott, Joy Machin, Pat Simpson, June Stewart, Nance Shand, Sheelagh Gumbleton, Gwen Baxter, Cushla Mitchell, Irene Home, Yvonne Baxter, Monica Templeman, and Jean Ballantyne. Donations were received from Mrs Ernest Boulton, Mrs J. Ballin, Mrs R. Cordery, Mrs J. R. Hampton, Mrs E. J. Woolf, Mrs Douglas Kerr, Mrs D. S. Dodds, Miss Ethelwyn Bates Miss Zena Bates, Miss Hilda Otley Miss Sybil Corsbie, Miss Alice Hewlett! I Miss Rhona Woodward, and Miss Lorna Hicks.

OBITUARY. MRS R. COOPER. One of the original settlers of the Glenmark district, Mrs R. Cooper, died last week. She was of a quiet and genial nature, and much loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband," three sons, and two daughters. A very large number of friends attended the funeral on Friday afternoon at the Balcairn cemetery. The Ret. Mr Preston conducted the service, and the bearers were Messrs A. Hunt, B Symonds, L. McGuckin, and P. King ' Floral tributes were sent by the following: Husband and family, James f, n . d „ Fanny ' Sarah and family, William and Margaret, Margaret, David and family, Mr and Mrs A. E. Hunt J. Bristow, Mr and Mrs L. McGuckin' H. Matson and Co., Ltd., Mr and Mrs McGuckin and Phyllis, Mr and Mrs J. whyte and family, Mr and Mrs R Peach and Thelma, Mr and Mrs Gus Tisch, Mr and Mrs B.- L. Symonds and family, Mr and Mrs Kiltie and family, Mr and Mrs E. Glennie and M. Sheasby, Mrs J. Saundercock, Frank D. Meares and Mr Devenish Meares, Mr and Mrs J. Russell, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Symonds. GREAT BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT. NEW FRUIT MARKET OPENS TO-MORROW. Cheap' fruit and produce for the people—T. E. Flint and Co., the wellknown growers and fruiterers, will once again open in business in those large and central premises, 631 Colombo street (between Lichfield and Tuam streets), as Wholesale and Retail Fruit and Produce Merchants, where we shall be pleased to meet our old and new customers. We do not wish to hurt any others in the fruit trade; we wish them all success, but all the same we are out for the business of the people. We grow the goods, and must find a market for them. Vegetables we will sell by the bunch, by the dozen, or in ten (10) dozen lines. Fruit by the lb, by the case, or in 20-case lines—all at wholesale price delivered. We shall be more than pleased to meet our good old customers and farmer friends, who stuck to us so well in years gone by. We thank you again* and again for that staunch support, and the same straight deal as in the past. Our motto will be "The very best goods at the lowest possible price." All case lines and reasonable orders delivered. Opening Day To-morrow (Wednesday) Morning, April 12th. Hoping to receive a fair share of public support.—We are, yours, etc., —1 T. E. FLINT and CO.

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WEDDINGS. CHADWICK—SHARKY. At Queen's Drive Presbyterian Church, Musselburgh, Dunedin, the marriage was celebrated, recently, of Phoebe Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. Sharky (Livingstone), to Charles Robert, eldest son of the late Captain R. F. Chadwick and Mrs Chadwick (Dunedin). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Scott Allen. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr Harold Sharky, wore a close-fitting ankle-length frock of ivory satin, and a veil of Brussels lace arranged with a circlet of orange blossom buds. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Miss Isa Lomas, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a frock of lemon georgette, and the bride's cousin, Miss Doris Craig, who attended as flower girl, wore a long frock of green georgette. Both wore head-dresses of flowers to tone with their frocks, and carried bouquets of flowers in autumn shades. Mr W. N. Vorrath (Dunedin) was best man. When Mr and Mrs C. R. Chadwick left by car for their future home at Masterton the latter was wearing a smart brown ensemble suit, a brown hat, and a musquash fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. PETRIE—M ADDISON. Festoons of flowers and greenery and a large white wedding bell beautified the Waikuku Methodist Church recently, when Miss Linda Maddison, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Maddison, was married to Mr Arthur Petrie, fourth son of Mr R. and the late Mrs Petrie, of Woodend. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of deep delphinium blue georgette, ana a dainty embroidered veil of blue tiijle. Her bouquet was of cream and blue flowers. Miss Betty Maddison, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock of shell-pink georgette, with hat* and bouquet to tone. Mr Henry Petrie, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. The Rev. H. Ford was the officiating minister, and Miss Nelson presided at the organ. A large number of guests assembled at the Waikuku hall after the ceremony, where they were welcomed by the bride's mother, who wore a navy frock and hat, and carried a bouquet i of beautiful autumn-tinted flowers and leaves. The bride's grandmother, Mrs B. Shipley, of Greendale, was present, wearing a black frock and hat. Her bouquet was of gold flowers. The bridegroom's aunt, Mrs A. Judson, wore a frock of floral georgette with navy ground, and a navy hat. Her bouquet was of autumn leaves and flowers to tone. When Mr and Mrs A. Petrie left for their honeymoon, the bride wore a navy serge frock with striped trimming, a navy coat with deep fur collar, and a hat of navy felt. INNES-JONES—WILLIAMSON. At St. Matthew's Anglican Church, St. Albans, Marjorie (Madge), only daughter of the late Mr James Munro Williamson, Ashburton, and Mrs E. M. Nixon, Cashmere, was married on March 22, 1933, to Athol Humphrey Innes-Jones, elder son of Mr and Mrs H. A. Innes-Jones, Sefton street, Timaru. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. F. Feron, B.A. Mr Hamish Williamson gave his sister away, while Mr Geoffrey Innes-Jones (Timaru) attended his brother as best man.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. Last night, at the Winter Garden, Mr and Mrs E. A. Rattray entertained a number of friends of their daughter, Miss Zoe Rattray, on the occasion of her twenty-first birthday. Mrs Rattray wore a frock of winecoloured lace with a coatee to match made with long sleeves, softly gathered and puffed at the elbow, and her shoulder spray was of fuchsias and carnations. Miss Rattray wore a frock of white Eanne velvet made with a fitting odice, finished with a bow of similar material at the neckline, and a long skirt made with slightly flared side panels. Her cape to match was worn over the right shoulder, and she carried a posy of shaded pink and blue Sowers. The Bailey-Marston orchestra supplied music for dancing. The supper tables were decorated with chrysanthemums in yellow and tawny shades. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. E. Wilson, Mr and Mrs S. Simpson, Mr and Mrs H. Rattray, Mr and Mrs R. W. Baker, Mr and Mrs R. S. Carleton, Mr and Mrs Peter McNab, Major and. Mrs A. B. Williams, Mr and Mrs P. M. Collins, Flight Lieutenant and Mrs M. W. Buckley, Flight Lieutenant and Mrs H. B. Burrell, Mr and Mrs R. Bryan, Mr and Mrs J. H. Stellard, Mr and Mrs W. H. Saxby, Mr and Mrs E. Smart, Mr and Mrs F. E. Jones, Mr and Mrs H. Daniel, Misses Olive Belcher, Louie Waugh, Muriel Waugh >i 0 Thirza Stephenson, Doreen Miller, Josephine Rattray, Phyllis Palmer, Jean Wansbrough, Kathleen Tapper, Kathleen Sullivan, Everald Wells, Rose Fowler, Mary Nolan, Rona Pine, Elaine Martyn, Audrey Todd, Ruby Lukey, M. Bonis, Janet Henderson (Aylesbury), Hilda McClelland, Florence Nolan, J. Smith, J. McLennan, R. Dempsey, N. Cotter, L. Tullocli, Doreen Rose, Beryl Rose, Irene Pascoe, May Purvis, Essie Rountree, M. Allan, Joan Craig, Freda Davidson, Frances Greenfield (Tlmaru), Kathleen Smart, Joan Yardsley, Bessie Ford, Phyllis Andrew, Nola Ward, V. Thomas, Olive Threlkeld, Elsie Bell, Pat Murphy, Margaret Green, Rona Woodward, M. Stellard, J. Daniel, Thelma Grant, Netta Grant, Jean Edgington, Flora Oborn, Joyce Burt, Joan Burt, Mavis Legg, Florence Seabrook, Joan Seabrook, Agnes Bishop, Edna Dickson, Ngaio Buckley, Betty Mc-Donald-Smith, Marjorie Jones, Eileen Clements, Winnie Parkes, Juanita Jensen, B. Cresswell, Betty Pool, Una Doell, and Phyllis Robinson, Messrs Alex, and Ernest Rattray, Graham Forbes, Harold Thiele, Charles Harrow, P. O. Patullo, John Harris, R. Grimmer, J. Collings, L. Stephenson, David Dawson, Fred. Saul, G. T. Nolan, Allan Bullivant, Basil Colwell, John Braisher, Keith Wylie, Roy Fulton, ! B. Muir, Alister Laugesen, Don Laugei sen, George Ebert, F. Jones, A. Jones, ! A. Palmer, J. McLeod, P. McLeod, A. Andrews, A. R. Mackay, E. J. Lynskey, R. Gordon, Charles Grieve, J.- Poison, J. Hunter, Athol Bean, J. Veal, R. Watts, V. North, John Harrow, R. McCarthy, W. Dalley, A. W. Smithson, W .Murphy, R. Lane, L. Oliff, Colin Lowe, Cyril Smith, Garth Wood, G. Smith, A. E. Stokes, S. Andrews, G. Cox, Carl Palmer, lan Taylor, John Agar, F. Watson, J. Hislop, Lance Lilly, W. Calton, R. Smart, Gordon. Tulloch, M. McNab, Roy Andrews, L. Kissell, N. McPhail, S. Henry, G. Clements, R. Leggett, A. Kyle, and R. Gaskell. Mr and Mrs A. G. Bull, Springrove street, Spreydon, celebrated the coming-of-age of their eldest daughter, Jessie, with an evening party at thenhome. The time passed with games, community singing, and dancing, and a song was sung by Mr Noel Burtt. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. G. Bull, Misses Phyllis Arscott, Phyllis Watkinson, Irene Brown, Ena Hulbert, Jessie Bull, Noreen Hulbert, Lily Ward, Marjorie Labourne, Edna Shrimpton, Nellie Bull, Doris O'Connor, Alice Cottle, Audrey Crotty, Madge Moyle, and Elsie Bull, Messrs M. L. Gasson, Alan Arscott, Eric Dash, Gordon Watson, J. Cant, F. Bull, Clarence Bull, Alan Shrimpton, D. Cheeseman, William Whithair, John Forbes, Lester Hulbert, Charles Wright, Bruce Winchester, and Noel Burtt.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. An evening party was held at the Selwyn street kindergarten hall to celebrate the birthdays of Miss Ruby Belworthy and Mr W. Mintron. Miss Daphne Ede supplied dance music and extras were played by Miss Hazel Greaves and Mr Harold Giles. Items were given by Messrs L. Martin, V. Ormaady, and P. Deibert. The lucky spot was won by Miss Norma Shaw and Mr R. Shaw, the Monte Carlos by Miss T. Lawren3on and Mr G. Laurenson, Miss E. Stokes and Mr P. Deibert, and Mrs G. Wills won a competition. Mr Gordon Busfield acted as master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mesdames Belworthy, Deibert, Wills, and Ormandy, Misses Ruby Belworthy, Jean Calder, Ina Boot, Rona Belmer, Margaret Claridge, Phyllis Busfield, Jean Harrington, Nellie Bull, Doris Richardson, Nancy Jones, Daphne Ede ; Norma Shaw, Audrey Crattie, Freda Deibert, Phyllis Arscott, Betty Andrews, Hazel Greaves, Gonnie Sullivan, Elsie Bull. Gladys McEwan, and Eileen Stokes, Messrs E. Ware, P. Deibert, G. Wills, L. Martin, V. Ormandy, H. Giles, G.. Voller, R. Shaw, K. Dash, N. Miller, J. Sullivan, D. Johnston, R. Upton, H. Giblett, W. Mintron, K. Hall, T. Burtt, N. Burtt, J. Woods, T. Fox, J. Matheson. R. Ware, A. Arscott, G. Laurenson, M. Kirk, and M. Watson.

PARTY AT AMBERLEY. A pleasant afternoon party was held recently at the Amberley library, when the ladies of the Presbyterian Church and friends met together to bid farewell to Miss Armstrong, who has been an indefatigable worker for the church for many years, and who is leaving the district. Mrs W. Allan, on behalf of those present, presented Miss Armstrong with a tea-waggon and set of goblets. The Rev. Mr Taylor and Mrs Taylor also spoke appreciatively of Miss Armstrong's services, especially in the Sunday school. Those present were Mesdames J. Watt, J. Farquhar, Symonds; H. Dalziel, W. Briggs, Taylor, A. Payne, A. Heslip, W. Frew, W. Martin, S. Frew, D. McDonald. H. Busch, S. Boyce, R. Harris, W. Allan, H. Hadler, O. Hadler, E. Shier, Misses Armstrong, I. Watt, M. Frew, M. Hunter, I. Hunter, M. Armstrong, J. McNaught, Harries, Ross, G. Heslip, M. Taylor, and Rev. Mr Taylor. There is no need to suffer from corns. McArthur's extra strong corn cure gives immediate relief, and soon effects a complete cure. Is 6d at McArthurs. Ltd., Chemists, cnr. Cashel and Colombo streets. ~_g

I RETURNED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY. The Women's Auxiliary of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association met yesterday afternoon, when there were present—Mesdames H. T. J. Thacker (in the chair), A. Morten, A. J. Benzie, L. H. Powell, J. S. Kelly, J. I. Royds, W. J. Brown, G. T. Baker, W. E. Wright, H. A. Bishop, and C. J. Treleaven, and Misses A. M. Cuthbert, and E. M. Cuthbert (honorary secretary). It was reported that Mrs J. C. Holmes was arranging a concert in aid of the funds of the auxiliary, which was to be held early in May. ' It was decided to ask Mrs C. L. Hart, Rugby street, to organise a tennis tournament in aid of the funds. It was resolved to send a message to Mrs George Gould wishing her a pleasant trip. Arrangements were made for the members of the auxiliary to assist on Poppy Day. PANTRY PARTY. A pantry party was given recently at the home of Miss Amelia Mills in honour of Miss Gladys Pellow, whose marriage takes place shortly. The evening was spent in dancing, games, and competitions. Music was supplied by Misses M. and L. Pellow. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Mills, Mr and Mrs Thackwell, Mr and Mrs Hendy, Mr and Mrs Pellow, Mr and Mrs Taylor, Misses M. Pellow, A. Mills, M. Weston, L. Pellow, D. Thackwell, G. Pellow, R. Cook, M. Cook, Messrs H. Pellow, J. Savage, T. Flintoff, B. Mills, C. Thackwell, R. Thackwell, C. Trist. and»J. Lawrence.

"No matter where you go in London for lunch, dinner, or the theatre, you find an atmosphere of wealth or at least apparent wealth, which gives the impression of victoriously mocking at the crisis," writes a Frenchwoman in the Paris "Midi." "The Englishman spends his mone", although it is as difficult to earn pounds as it is for the Frenchman to earn francs. He spends with optimism, courage, and gaiety. He thus helps people to work and combats unemployment. Iff France we say that we must cut down expenditure. The Englishman on the other hand says that he must earn more in order to keep up his usual standard of living." London, declares the writer, is more gay and better dressed than Paris. She was particularly impressed to find theatres, packed with men and women in evening dress. "Paris," she says, has unfortunately, adopted the lazy habit of not wanting to dress."

DANCE AT UNiXWjIH . The annual ball of the Basketball Club, held hall, proved very sooc4WbH|| than 100 couples beiaff hall was decorated with 9MHH|| oured streamers, with red iUQMH the club colours, rtMBIMH Dance music was supplied IJf'Sßfflffl perial Jazz Band, and Misses Joyce Kolkman. audlujnHra Pannett played extras. Mr *»wtol|m| kins was master of KITCHEN GIFT pdHj An enjoyable "kitchen" yjwßß was given in the SalvittlfJH| Hall, Fitzgerald avenue, i«JH of Miss L. Keyser, whas* will take place shortly. fIiMIH tesses were Mrs D. Careen inUHH| „ Games, musical iterajs» petitions were amusement was caused cy WjIHWM ing of parcels, containing PHHI the guest of honour. ;ygjlH| Among those present and Mrs D. Carson, Mr eaammjß Potter, Mr and Mrs imHHHJ (Burnham), Mr and Mrs j>« wWB Mr and Mrs L. Taylw, w 9Sup Wadman, Mesdames _ Brownlee, E. Toms, S. Arthur, Misses B. AllcjV smith, W. Shepherd, (Hanmer Springs), O. *4nHH| Lewis, E. Freeman, jg t j||[|WH| Ching, I. Rimmer, Caraofcj^J smith, B W. Karnbach, L. QmmHJ Barnes, H. Shepherd, »•_ WK ton, A. ter, and M. Sutton. i Jnßj

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. LYNTON DOWNS-CHARWELL FORKS BRANCH. Mrs J. C. Bortlvwick presided over a full attendance at a meeting of the Lynton Downs-Charwell Forks branch of the Women's Institute. Three new members were elected. Mrs A. C. Scott gave the motto for the month. An interesting debate on "Should husbands help in the house?" caused amusement. Miss P. Treloar conducted the negative side, and Mrs E. Weavers the affirmative. The competition for a bottle of sauce or pickles, was won by Mrs Porter, Mrs A. C. Scott being second. The pickles and sauce and the proceeds from the sales table are to be devoted to paying expenses of the visit of a demonstration of weaving and spinning, to be held at Lynton Downs next meeting. Mesdames H. Snushall, Hescott, and Miss D. Snushall were the hostesses. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs J. C. Borthwick in the death of her father. LADBROOKS.

The April meeting of the Ladbrooks branch of the Women's Institute was held in the hall, when Mrs F. Meyer presided over a very good attendance. The motto for the month was, "The path of a good woman is indeed strewn with flowers, but they rise behind her steps, not before them." An interesting and instructive address on horticulture was given by Mr Nairn. This was illustrated by many plants and flowering shrubs. A vote of thanks was passed to MiNairn. The roll-call was "My favourite motto." The competition for an article made from a salt-bag was won by Mrs P. Pickering and Miss Daphne Partridge was second. Mrs F. Meyer and Mrs R. J. Ware were appointed the branch's delegates to attend the annual conference of the North Canterbury-West Coast Federation, to be held in Christchurch on April 26. An invitation was received from the Prebbleton branch to attend its first birthday on April 20, and a number of members signified their intention of accepting the invitation. The hostesses were Mrs F. Meyer, Miss Eunice Meyer, and Mrs J. Meyer. For the May meeting the competition will be for "a vase of chrysanthemums" and the roll call "an economical hint." Miss Betty McLaughlin and Miss M. Laishley were the winners j of most points for competitions during the year, Miss Daphne Partridge being second. TEMUKA BRANCH. Miss M. Ferguson presided over the monthly meeting of the Temuka Women's Institute. One new member was elected. Mesdames L. A. Brooks and B. Holwell were appointed delegates to the federation meeting at Geraldine. It was agreed that a remit suggesting that me folk-dancing festival be held at Temuka this year, instead of in Geraldine, should be sent forward to the federation. An interesting demopstration of barbola work was given by the Misses Pearse, and a vote of thanks was passed to them. A competition for the prettiest handmade handkerchief resulted in Miss Twomey securing first place and second equal with Mrs Keys. Miss G. A. Brown addressed the meeting on questions of interest to members. GERALDINE BRANCH. Miss M. Cruickshank presided at the monthly meeting of the Geraldine branch of the Women's Institute. The following new members were elected: Mesdames J. Gillies and D. Readdie and the Misses Turner, Henderson, and R. Grindell. Mesdames J. P. Cliff, J. H. Lewis, and F. W. Grayburn were elected vice-presidents for the year. Mrs C. S. Davies and Miss L. Hawke were appointed delegates to attend the federation meeting, to be held in Geraldine on April 28. It was decided to hold the institute's birthday party on June 15. Demonstrations were given by Mrs A. G. Brown on preserving tomatoes, and by Miss C. Rule on clipped woolwork. Mrs Price gave a talk on her travels in India. The competitions held during the evening resulted as follows: Covered coat hangers, Mrs J. P. Cliff 1, Mrs S. Pocock 2, Miss L. Hawke 3. Girdle scones, Mrs H. Mitchelmore 1, Mrs A. G. Brown 2, Mrs C. Stock 3. During the evening Miss Vera Turner contributed a song. The tea hostesses were Mesdames H. Maister, F. Timms, C. Hayward, Boutherway, and R. Richards, Misses C. Rule, T. Rule, Vincent <2), and R. Glover. OMIHI BRANCH. A meeting of the Omihi branch of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs Croft, with Mrs Foster presiding. A bouquet, made by two members, "was presented to Mrs Croft, and a spoon was given to Keith McLachlan, the first Omihi Institute baby. Mrs Ward (Christchurch) continued an account of her trip toPenang, and displayed many interesting curios. Results of the competition for articles made from flour bags were:—Most artistic: Mrs Munro 1, Mrs Campbell 2. Most useful, Miss M. Francis 1, Mrs D. Little 2. Songs were sung by Mrs Foster and Miss Johnson, and a recitation was given by Miss E. Little. Mesdames Burrows, W. Baxter, Brown, and Miss Quinney were hostesses.

SPRINGSTON BRANCH. Mrs J. W. Kime presided at the monthly meeting of the Springston branch of the Women's Institute. Masters Malcolm Thompson and Ronald Blakemore, two institute babies, were each given a silver spoon. An invitation from the Prebbleton branch to attend its birthday celebrations was accepted. A competition for the best bottle of tomato sauce was won by Miss F. Mcßean 1, Mrs Hopkins 2, and Miss E. Bailey 3, and for the best home-made soap Miss G. Rowell was first, Mrs Kime second, and Mrs Hopkins third. The judges were Mrs Sowden and Miss Leslie. Mrs G. Smithers gave a demonstration of novel art embroidery, and the making of trays from Chinese matting was shown by Miss Wright and Mrs Kime. Mesdames Wright, Simpson, Leslie, Kime, Archbold, and Hopkins were the hostesses. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Koytil Hotel: Miss M. Greig (Ashburton). New City Hotel: Miases D. Hilton (Wellington), B. Foweli, W. Fowell, and J. Wood (Dunedin). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs A. Pearce (Auckland), Mr K. E. Crawford, Dr. and Mrs K. Shand and daughter, Mrs D. Shand, Mr H W. Patterson (Dunedin), Mr J. Brown (Lowcliffe), Mr J. .Carr (Methven), Mr H. B. Meek (Oamaru). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs H. ABhley (Oamaru). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs W. G. Macbeth, Miss Morrico, Miaa Rodger (Scotland), Mrs F. M, Q&huq, J&» <* Crukiwhacka (Dnßcdwfc

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION. FERNSIDE-SPRINGBANK BRANCH The annual meeting of the FernsideSpringbank branch of the women's division of the Farmers' Union was held at the home of Mrs M. A. Catherwood (Springbank), with Mrs A. M. Carpenter presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with Miss O'Brien in the loss of her father. An invitation to atteod the birthday party of tthe Cust-West Eyreton branch was accepted. The balance-sheet was read, and the president gave a report of the year's activities and detailed the various competitions, demonstrations, and talks that had been given. Votes of thanks were accorded the president, committee, secretary, auditor, hostesses, ana those who had assisted by conveying members to and from meetings. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Officers elected were: President, Mrs A. M. Carpenter; vice-presidents, Mesdames C. Rands and H. E. Evans; secretary, Mrs H. M. Bennett; committee Mesdames W. Smith, T. Mcintosh, W. Morris, J. Miles, M. M. Milne, J. A. | Mackenzie, J. Brosnan, W. R. Hutchison, Miss Shepherd, and Mrs G. J. McGloin; auditor, Mr J. A. Mackenzie. A donation of £1 Is was made to the community chest. Sister Meredith (Rangiora) gave a talk on home nursing, and much interest was shown in the sale of basket ware from the Auckland Institute for the Blind. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames M. A. Catherwood, A. M. Carpenter, J. C. Bayley, and W. Evans. A vote of thanks was passed to the hostesses and to Mrs Catherwood for her hospitality. It was announced that the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs H. E. Evans on May 11, at 2 p.m. A chrysanthemum competition will be held, and a dressmaking demonstration will be given. WESTERFIEIJ). There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Westerfield branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mrs H Dillon presided. Mrs King, of Ashburton, gave an interesting demonstration on dress-cutting. Two competitions were held, one for the best plate of plain scones resulting in Mrs I. Fechney being first and Miss McMullan second, and in the other for the best home-made soap Mrs Stone was first and Mrs R. McCann second. Hostesses were Mrs Findlay and Miss Dillon. CONCERT AT SANATORIUM. The patients of the Cashmere Sanatorium were treated to a very enjoyable evening on Saturday last by a party arranged by Mr J. H. Cocks. Much-appreciated items were given by Miss Alma Quinn (songs), Miss Eunice Humphries (songs), and Miss Colville (duet with Mr Cocks), Mr Cocks (songs and duets with Mr Allison), Mr Clarke (violin solos), Mr Allison (songs). Mr Sharpe (songs), Mr Fraser Thompson (humorous sketches), and unusual items with concertinas and an occarina by the Campbell brothers. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Cocks. The president of the Social Committee thanked Mr Cocks for arranging the party and his friends for conveyances, and his remarks were endorsed by the patients by hearty acclamation. TAI TAPU " WELL-WISHERS' " CLUB. The annual meeting of the Tai Tapu "Well-Wishers'" Club was held in the hall on Friday afternoon, w.hen the president, Mrs R. M. Morten, presided. There were 18 members present. The annual report, presented by the secretary (Mrs Morgan), stated that a number of parcels of clothing, as well as soap, jam, dripping, and vegetables had been sent to Nurse Maude. Work had been discontinued during the harvest time. The report was adopted. The president thanked all who had contributed in any way to the support of the club, and to Mrs Morgan, the secretary. It was unanimously decided to commence work again for Nurse Maude and to meet monthly in the hall. Mr Truman kindly consented to carry parcels to Nurse Maude free of charge. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs R. M. Morten; vicepresidents, Mesdames H. J. Macartney and C. M. Suckling; hon. secretary, Mrs W. Macartney; treasurer, Miss A. Welsh. A parcel of warm bed-clothing was brought in by Miss Hynes, who also offered to pay for the rent of the hall for three months, both for the "WellWishers' " Club'and for the Red Cross branch. Mrs McLachlan, president of the Red Cross branch, attended to confer with the "Well-Wishers'" Club regarding matters for the welfare of both societies.

MELANBSIAN AND NORTH CHINA MISSIONS. A well-attended meeting to make further arrangements for the forthcoming market in connexion with the North China and Melanesian Missions was held in Church House last week. The chairman, Archdeacon Haggitt, stated that it had been decided to hold the function in June in the old Art Gallery (Armagh street), and that the Governor-General would be asked to perform the opening ceremony. It was agreed that a small charge for admission be made to cover expenses, and that the proceeds from the stalls be credited to the missionary quotas of the parishes taking part. Mrs F. N. Taylor reported that St. Luke's parishioners were prepared to be responsible for the afternoon tea and supper for both days. The following arrangements were made for stalls:—Well worth stall, Cathedral Ladies' Guild, both days; cake, Fendalton, first day, Merivale, second day; sweets, Girls' Bible Class Union, first day, Spreydon, second; kitchen, St. Michael's, both days; books, Cashmere, both days; Mary's garden, St. Luke's Guild of St, Aidan; cooked foods, St. John's, first day, Opawa, second; variety, Redcliffs Ladies' Guild, both days; baskets, Miss G. Hockley; flowers, West Lyttelton and Holy Trinity; biscuits, Girls' Diocesan Association; children's stall, associates of Melanesia; copper trail, Miss V. Gardiner; curios, Sister Kate and Mrs J. Blyth; Chinese goods, Miss Cameron and helpers. Hope was expressed that more parishes would join in. The following sub-committees were set up:—Entertainment, the Very Rev. Dean Julius, Archdeacons P. B. Haggitt, and F. N. Taylor; costumes and decorations, the Rev. C. W. Maclaverty, Mr D. Turnbull, and Miss Cameron; advertising, Dean Julius, Mr D. Turnbull, and the secretary, Miss Cameron. A'real economical remedy for coughs and coIds—"NAZOL." Gives prompt relief because it treats such ailments at the points of infection. A Is 6d bottle contains 60 doses—the double —iW&£' 2s 64 contains 120 doses, —%

KITCHEN GIFT PARTY. Tennis friends of Miss Myrtle Cree spent a very happy evening at her home in Manchester street north, when they paid her a surprise visit, in honour of her approaching marriage. Games were played, and items were given by Mesdames F. Boocock, A. Edwards, O. Cowan, and Misses Ruth and Margaret Allard. A short play by Mrs Friedman and the Misses Allard caused much amusement. Each visitor brought Miss Cree a useful gift for her kitchen. Amongst those present were Mesdames P. Newbury, H. W. Friedman, F. Boocock, A. Muschamp. W. O. Cowan, S. Halliwell, Cree, Misses Cree, R. and M. Allaxd, M. Hopkins, D. Readman, E. Shf W, 3. Giller, M. Hood, M. Parke, N. Webb, G. Stevens, I. Stacey, J. Empson, R. Ward, and E. Innes, Messrs H. Plummer, K. Cree. V. Blackett, K. Phillips, Newbury, Boocock, Cowan, Edwards, C. Grant ( Halliwell, Parry, Galilee,

PARTY AT LINWOOD. Miss Gladys Pellow, whose marriage will take place shortly, was the guest of honour at a gift evening, held recently at the home of Miss Doris Thackwell, Moorhouse avenue, Linwood. Games, competitions, and dancing were enjoyed, and the bride-to-be was presented with many useful gifts. Items were contributed by Miss L. Pellow and V. Appleyard, and among those present were Mr and Mrs G.J Thackwell, Mr and Mrs R. Thackwell, Mr and Mrs S. Thackwell, Mr and Mrs L. Thackwell, Mr and Mrs W. Thackwell, Mr and Mrs Swainston, Misses M. Pellow, R. Savage, A. Mills, L. Pellow, M. Weston, D. Thackwell, W. Weston, and G. Pellow, Messrs V. Appleyard, R. Thackwell, H. Pellow, J. Savage, C. Thackwell, D. Johnson, and M. Thackwell. Rameses 11., the famous Pharaoh, was the father of 162 children—lll boys

TIMAKU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs J. A. Mullins (Orbell street) returned yesterday from a visit to Mrs James Scott (Cannington). Mr and Mrs Henry Harper (Grassy Hills) are the guests of Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell ("Pentlow," Levels). Miss Sylvia Orbell ("Pentlow") is the guest of Mrs A. E. Kerr (Cave). Miss Denderah Rhodes ("Hadlow ) and Miss Mary Bridges (Selwyn street) returned on Saturday from a visit to Omarama. . Mr H. Elworthy ("Craigmore ) and his daughter, Mrs Bendyshe (England), will leave at the end of the week to stay with Mrs W. N. Bond ('Dunrobin") for the Riverton races. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of "The Press will sell your goods. Try it. .w .words l s » three insertions 2s 6d. — P