News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20881, 14 June 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES.

Mrs A. V. Richards, Miss Richards, and Miss Elsie Richards ("Jacksons," Mitcham) are spending a few days in Christchurch.

Miss Jean Menzies (Remuera, Auckland), who has been visiting "Horsley Down," Hawarden, has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Wahlens, who have been visiting Mrs Wahlens' parents, Mr and Mrs Gill, Wellington, will leave to-night for England. Mrs H. E. Ensor has returned to her home at Picton, after a short stay with her son, Mr E. Ensor, of Rydal Downs, and her daughter, Mrs Wilson, the Vicarage, Southbridge. Mrs Osmond, Cashmere Hills, left yesterday for South Canterbury to visit Mrs G. Murray, "Braemar." Madame Christine Rawlings, the English pianist, who has held a series of teachers' refresher classes at various towns in the South Island, paid a final visit to Oamaru on Monday, and has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. G. Whyte (Waipara) have returned to their home after spending a fortnight's holiday at "Woodbine," East Oxford. The engagement is announced of Stella Mavis, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. R. Norrie, Walton street, Sydenham, to Stanley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. A. Davies, Frankleigh street, Spreydon. At a meeting of the tea dance committee of the Plunket Society, held at the United Service Hotel, it was decided to hold another tea dance similar to the one held recently at the Winter Garden. It will be held at Dixieland on July 4 from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Members of the organising committee are Mesdames E. Boulton, Cyril Stringer, A. F. Wright, and H. J. Ballin, Misses Laura Lcjughnan, Elisabeth Alpers, Mary Menzies, Celia Reese, and Joyce Mac Gibbon, Messrs George Francis, George Milne, Bernhard Wilks, Guj' Barnett, and Leo Farthing. For quick, dependable service, and the finest drugs. McArthurs, Ltd., chemists, are unrivalled. Your prescription called for, dispensed, and delivered at no extra cost. Just use the 'phone, 35-120. McArthurs, Ltd.. cr. Colombo and Cashel streets. —3 BOOKS FOR BABY LOVERS. Are you interested in knitting dainty baby wear? Then send to-day for Booklet 305. Price 6d. Knitted Outfits CBoy and Girl) in Paton's "Softa" Wool. No. 301. Price 6d. Legginette Outfit, in White Heather Baby Wool, a nursery favourite. Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd.. Box 1441R, Wellington. —3 . New Fur-wear Stocks that have just arrived may now be inspected at J. Mac Gibbon's, 154 Armagh street. The new stock includes every well-known variety of hish-gradp Fur GarmentsCoats, Stoles,' Nedklets, etc. These it is our intention to quit quickly at inconceivably low prices. 'Phone 34-026. LADY ACLAND H6NOURED. PLEASANT DINNER PAR'FY. To do honour to Lady Acland, and to convey to her the congratulations of her friends on the honour recently conferred upon her husband, Sir Hugh Acland, by his Majesty the King, a very delightful dinner party was held last night at the New City Hotel. Mrs James Maling and Miss Monica Cocks, who arranged the party, were complimented on its success by the guests, amongst whom were Lady Acland, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Mrs H. D. Acland, Mrs John Grigg, Mrs John Studholme, Mrs Walter Fox, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs C. Maclaverty. Mrs Cecil Wynn-Williams, Mrs William Day, Miss E. Aitken, Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams, Mrs Gerald Bowen, Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs E. G. Hogg, Miss Lily Bowen, and Miss Laura Bowen. After dinner, the party spent the evening at a picture theatre. CHARITY BALL. Preliminary arrangements, elaborate and detailed, are necessary to en-r-ure the success of any large function. The charity ball will be held on Wednesday, June 21, and the supper committee, the chairman of which is Mr J. Sullivan, is working very hard in its particular sphere. The following ladies from the various city parishes have rendered valuable assistance on the supper committee: Mesdames T. Aspell, W. Hay ward, J. Blackaby, A. Hynes, H. McKeowen, A. McMenamin, E. McDermott, J. O'Connell, O'Donnell, A. J. Burt, M. C. Lagan, W. Kennedy, A. J. Beveridge, A. J. Malley, L. Lee, H. Connelly, W. G. Ives, and T. Warren, Misses B. M. Sloan, M. Buckley, E. Harrington, K. Grimes, M. Gillespie, M. O'Loughlin, E. Pender, and B. Kiver (secretary). Messrs John Fuller and Sons have generously given the use of one of their shops in the Majestic Theatre Buildings, Manchester street, on Friday next, June 16. for the sale of home-made cakes, etc. Shoppers will thus be afforded an opportunity of purchasing well and wisely. The • proceeds will be given to the supper committee of the charity ball. The Addington subcommittee will hold an afternoon party at the Spencer street hall, Addington, at 2.30 p.m. on June 18, the party being organised by Miss B. M. Sloan. A first-class concert programme will be given at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street, on Sunday evening, June 18, the concert being organised by Mesdames W. Hayward and T. Warren. LINEN GIFT PARTY. Mrs S. H. Lill ("Middleton," Willowby) was hostess at a linen gift party for Miss Gladys Stalker, whose marriage will take place this week. Games and competitions were enjoyed', the latter being won by Miss G. Stalker, Mrs B. T. Clothier, and Miss M. M. Lill.

Miss Stalker received many useful gifts. Those present included Miss Gladys Stalker, Mesdames Stalker, G. H. B. Lill, McGregor, B. T. Clothier, F. Chap-: man, and C. E. Roberts, Misses T.j Stalker (Tinwald), Phyllis Stalker, Marjory Lill, Hazel Lill, Margery Crossman, Linda Vessey, -Ethelwynnc Hayman, Dorothy Dollman, and Chloe * frill, and Master Jack Stalker,

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

CANTERBURY COLLEGE REVUE DANCE.

BRIGHT AND VARIED COSTUMES. The special revue dance held for all those who devoted time and energy to the Canterbury College annual entertainment is always one of the most enjoyable functions of the academic year. This popular dance was held at the Cabaret Frascati last night. Many and varied were the costumes. The orchestra presented an attractive appearance, members of it representing smugglers with red, black, and mottled headgear, green and red sashes round their waists, and with sombrely-col-oured whiskers, with appropriate title of the Danielli Dance Band.

Supper was served in the lounge, where the tables were decorated with pink and bronze chrysanthemums. The chief guest of honour was Mr Bernard Beeby, whose production of the college revue last term contributed so outstandingly to the success of the show. The supper toast list was as follows:—"The King," proposed by the chairman; "The Producers and SubProducers," proposed by Mr W. M. Brookes and responded to by Mr Bernard Beeby, Mr J. Nicholson, and Mr G. M. Tiffin; "The Company and Orchestra," proposed by Mr W. E. Parrott, reply by Mr C. L. Martin; "The Management," proposed by Mr C. O'Malley, reply by Mr J. G. D. Ward; "The Ladies," proposed by Mr D. J. M. Glover, reply by Miss. Beatrice Lucas.

Those present included Mr and Mrs Bernard Beeby, Misses Ursula Calson, P. Poison, Ruby Ensor, Lesley Twyneham, Betty Neave, Dorothy Ensor, Celia Twyneham, Elsie Smith, Phyllis Smith. Helen Bretherton, Netta Grant, Brenda Edwards, Jean Staunton, N. Batchelor (Hawera), Kathleen Holdsworth, Verna Laurie, Floris Apperley, Beatrice Lucas, Mary Hine, Margaret Hayes, Elaine Perry, Margaret Watson, Ellis Gilders, Niel Rigg, Nancy Wagner, Rona Cook, Judy Moody, Joan Hart. Esther Rose, Zena Bates, Ethelwyne Bates, Lesley Callaway, Patricia McCombs. Zoe Lowry, Ola Murphy, Esther Goodland, Doris Cooper, Dorothy Kernahan, Kathleen Harley, Joan Gardener, Inga Horniman, Hester Percival, Isabel Carman, Joan Malcolmson, Marjory Sherris, Joan Hounsell, Mary Thornton, Patricia Ardagh. Nettie Mcßride, Natalie Hampton, Peggy Kennedy, Joan Witte, Eileen Wheeler, Nancy Findlay, Jean Lynch, Molly Morrison. Kathleen Smart, Joyce Hulbert, Mvra Billens. Natalie Oxford, Sheila Tennent, Marjory Rasmussen, Kitty Johnston, May Ballinger, Betty Austin, Nim Benzoni. Betty Maxwell, Pattie Barrowman, Maisie Jamieson, Iris Young, Una Dacre, Kathleen Hickey, Helen Shaw, Joyce Nicholl, Yvette Rigg. Joan Barker, Runa Hall, Yvonne Levvey, Marguerite Cotton, Joyce Sladen. Dorothy Murray, Florence Akins, Marigold Johnstone, Freda Acton, and Margaret Ogilvie. MOIINING TEA PARTY. By the kind invitation of Mrs John Studholme the committee of. the Overseas Women War Workers' Association gathered yesterday morning at Middletoil Grange, where they had the pleasure of meeting Miss Edith Thompson, C.8.E., president of the Ex-Service Women's Association of England, and Miss Olive Hargreaves, a member of the same association. Mrs Studholme received the guests and introduced them to the visitors from overseas.

After morning tea had been served Miss F. Wilson, R.R.C., president of the Christchurch Overseas War Workers' Association, also welcomed Miss Thompson and IVJiss Hargreaves in the name of the New Zealand Army Nursing Association. Miss Thompson, in replying, spoke of the pleasure it gave her and Miss Hargreaves to meet, so far away from the Homeland, old comrades of war times. She recalled some of her own interesting experiences. Miss Hargreaves also gave some amusing reminiscences of her life as a V.A.D. Miss M. G. Havelaar asked Miss Thompson to take back to the former service women at Home not only greetings and good wishes, but grateful remembrances of all New Zealand oversea workers for the kindness and hospitality shown to them in England during the war.

Amongst those present were Miss Edith Thompson, C.8.E., Miss Olive Hargreaves. Mrs John Studholme (vice-president), Miss F. Wilson, R.R.C. (president), Mesdames Brown, Hay, Wright, K. Macdonald, Dr. Jessie Scott, Misses Hilda Williams, J. Irwin, Wilson (2), F. Boyle, L. Bowen, and M. G. Havelaar. DANCE AT HEATHCOTE. A successful dance was held by the Heathcote Miniature Rifle Club in the club hall. Music was supplied by the Bristol dance band. A luckyispot waltz was won by Miss J. Read and Mr J. Davis, and a Monte Carlo by Mrs Payne and partner. Messrs R. Miller and W. Read were masters of ceremonies, and extras were played by Mrs Payne and Miss Myrtle HalliS. Atkinson, Mr end Mrs A. Payne, day. Those present were Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs H. McCree, Mr and Mrs K. Darby, Mr and Mrs A. Looney, Mesdames Evans, Collier, Lawson, and Smith, Misses T. Forscutt, I. Tolchard. E. Cant, G. McCree, R. Gaudion, M. Gaudion, M. Halliday, E. Gaudion, R. McDonald, L. Smith, E. Johnston, M. O'Brien, V. Duncan, S. Peoples, H. Hessey, E. Nelson, L. Mason, E. Mason, V. Tolchard, J. Read, J. Burgess, J. Evans, E. Atkinson, O. Atkinson, N. Atkinson, A. Graham, W. Hann, E Clemens, F. Ramon, E. King, R. Graham, D. Fenton, R. Riberly, D. Newton, M. Stewart, G. Thompson, E. Hodgson, H. Deavoll.

Because she allowed him to litter up her kitchen with his experiments in cooking, Mr Gilbert Christy, a wholesale druggist, has left £SOO to cook.

WEDDINGS. SHARP—JOHNS. The marriage was celebrated yesterday afternoon, at St. Paul's Church, -Dallington, of Florence Pearl, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Johns, Gloucester street, to Keith, son of the late Mr Sharp and of Mrs V. Sharp, Fitzgerald avenue. The Rev. Father P. Madden performed the ceremony, and Miss R. Sharp was organist. The bride was formerly president oi the Altar Society of St. Paul's Church, and the ivory prayer book which she carried instead of a bouquet was the gift of the society. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride.

The bride's frock of ivory marocain had gbdets of angel-skin lace set low in the skirt, and similar lace formed the deep V-yoke extending to the waistline in front, arranged in cowl folds at the neckline, and finished with a flat bow at the back. The long sleeves of insets of marocain in the full shoulder puffs, and tapered to foi-m points over the hands, and a narrow belt defining the waistline was trimmed with orange blossom. Her lace-edged veil formed a slight train, and was arranged in cap style and held with a circlet of orange blossom buds. Miss Monica Johns, who attended her sister, wore a simple frock of lupin blue georgette made with short puff sleeves, and finished at the neck and hemline with narrow ruching. Velvet of matching shade formed the bow at the back of the waistline, and also trimmed her small ruched cap. She [wore lace mittens, and carried a ruched muff to match. I Mr B. Sharp, a brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. ' The reception was held at Dixieland, where the bride's mother received the guests wearing a frock of black celanese with touches of mauve, and a mauve felt hat. She carried a posy of violets. Miss Ruth Sharp, the bridegroom's sister, wore a smart black ensemble, and a hat to match, and carried a posy of vivid autumn flowers. For travelling, the bride wore a pinstripe nigger brown suit, a brown felt hat, and eye veil, and a sable necklet, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a coat of chevron cloth. Mr and Mrs K. Sharp will make their home in Wellington. KING—BUNTING. The first wedding was celebrated in the new church of St. Barnabas, Woodend, on Monday, when Hilda Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. W. Bunting, of Woodend, was married to Roy Henry, third son of Mr and Mrs Henry King, of Waikuku. The Rev. A. C. Purchas, who performed i the ceremony, presented' a Bible to the bride and bridegroom. Miss D. Archer was the organist. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr J. S. Morriss (Waikuku), wore a frock of ivory georgette inset with radium lace. Her veil of ivory tulle, edged with lace fell from a coronet of orange blossom to form a train, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Marjorie Bunting, a sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a frock of emerald green georgette, green mittens, and a hat of emerald green stitched felt. Her bouquet was of pink daisies. Mr Edward King, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. As the bride left the church, she was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Lorna King, niece of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the Waikuku hall where Mrs J. S. Morriss. the bride's aunt, received the guests wearing a frock of navy silk relieved with white, and a navy felt hat to match. Her bouquet was of blue and white flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy suit with a beige vestee, and a navy hat trimmed with silver. She carried autumn flowers. Mrs Tait, the bride's sister, wore a brown suit and hat with touches of orange. When Mr and Mrs Roy King left for their wedding tour, the latter was wearing a frock of brown wool crepe trimmed with orange, a fur-trimmed brown coat, and a brown felt hat to match.

At the 8 o'clock celebration of Holy Communion on Sunday morning, the Rev. A. C. Purchas gave the 1 bride a framed phbtograph of the new church, showing her parents' graves. BERWICK—SPENCER. AH StT P&ter'a Church, Beckenham, tt<e wedding'"was celebrated recently, of Mary Helena, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. Spencer (Temuka), to Ernest, second son of Mr and Mrs S. Berwick, of Manchester, England. The Rev. Dr. Kennedy performed the ceremony.

The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr H. Spencer, wore a white satin frock, made in Empire style, with a centre panel extending in a point to the V neck-line in front. The softly shirred bodice had long sleeves, puffed to the elbows, and fitted tightly to the wrists. Her embroidered net veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white and cream flowers. The bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn Maran, wore a frock of powder blue crinkle crepe, made with square neckline, puffed sleeves, and a plaited girdle tying in a bow at the back. Her small velvet swathed turban was of a deeper shade of blue, and her bouquet was of gold flowers. Mr R. Coxon was best man.

A reception was held at the home of Mrs E. Hollobon, Worcester street. The hostess received the guests wearing a navy marocain frock and coatee with white collar and cuffs, and a navy hat. Mrs Fitzgerald, aunt of the bride, wore a black satin ensemble and black felt hat. Miss B. Spencer, sister of the bride, wore a black and white crepe de chine frock, and hat to match. Mrs H. Spencer wore a nigger brown suit and brown felt hat.

For travelling, the bride wore a navy blue tailored suit, a navy felt hat, and a musquash fur coat.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs P. B. Benham (Pleasant Point) is spending a holiday in Wellington.

Mrs Wiilcox (Christchurch) has returned home after a visit to Mrs H. E. D. Wiilcox, Wai-iti road. Mrs A. Rutherford arrived from the North Island on Sunday to stay with the Misses Hassell, "Carshalton," North street.

HOSPITAL LADY VISITORS.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE. At a committee meeting of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association, held at the hospital, Mrs Hogg (president) occupied the chair. Others present were Mesdames Ward, Fleming, Stewart, Beals, Wynn-Williams, and Mere-dith-Kaye, Misses Muir, Lee, and Bowen.

Mrs Bartram reported 27 patients doing occupational work, and the sum of 2s 6d received for work sold.

Miss Bowen reported that during May nine patients had been granted one week at the Rhodes Memorial Home 1 * and four patients had been given a second week. The sum of 10s had been spent on relief, and several garments had been given to needy families.

The library sub-committee expressed thanks for donations of books from Mesdames Keith Davidson, Hogg, and Smith.

Accounts amounting to £4O 15s 2d were passed for payment, and £1 was granted toward the cost of a surgical belt for a former patient.

HAPPINESS CLUB.

A successful carnival dance was held by the Happiness Club in St. Michael's Hall.

Novelties and spot light dances added much to the enjoyment 6£ the guests. The statue dance was won by Miss M. Moyle and Mr Millar, and the Monte Carlo by Miss Wilson and Mr Ferguson, Music was supplied by Mr K. Brown, and extras were played by Messrs T. Robson and H. Smallbon. Messrs K. Owen and R. Casbolt acted as masters of ceremonies.

Among those present were Misses Olive Papps, Pyrl Easterbrook, Betty Owen, Gwen Whittington, Ruth Richards, Joyce Fisher, Sadie Wade, Una Laycock, Margaret Graham,. Mavis Taylor, Vera Box. Maisie Valentine, Kathleen Tapper, Veronica Larsen, Doreen Aniyes, Theresa Kennard, Rita Hillier, Sally Lancaster, Ruby Grafton, Ethel Skinner, Marjorie Withell, Eileen Carter, Irene Udell, Ngaire Fisher, V. Barrel, Moyle, Link, Skudder, Wilson, Belton, Boby, and P. Grant, Messrs R. Casbolt, K. Owen, L. Jones, C. Malzard, D. Drake, J. Barker, C. Rosewarne, G. Jones, E. Piper, L. Eastpn, G. Lightfoot, T. Smith, A. George, T. Robson, A. Petrie, L. Stephenson, J. Cullen, R. Soanes, S. Smith, H. Smallbort, R. Jeal, K. Brown, L. Moore, M. Jones, J. Jenkins, J. Easterbrook, T. Shirley, C. Blackmore, C. Fantham, C. Craze, A. Donohue, L. Coote, T. Ashton, T Dineen, G. Mitchell, E. Huston, Hopkins, Herbert, J. Richards, Ferguson, I G. Papps, E. Wickham, G. Tapper, Jeffrey, Mackrell, King, Elkis, Wilton, Murray, Marshall, Boyde, and Millar.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Hotel Federal: Air J. Frew (Wellington), Mr A. Barnett (Morvenh Mr It Tal0t (Greymouth), Mr W W Hawick UQd Mr W. \\. Mulholland (Vest Const). United Service Hotel: Miss H Grnlmm (London) Mi „ V. Nichols (M.heio). S'onekurst Private Hotel: Mr Harre (Auck. land), Mr P. Facer (Duncdin), Miss Price Unvcrcargjll), and Mr E. A. Christie. Storey s Hotel. Miss G. Godwin (Bleni D ' c . kßOn (Southland). Messrs W. r>all, J L Mason, A. McDonald, J. Marshn, and P. Dennison (Dunedin), D. Mahon (Marlborough), O. Everard (Wel-carg-m" 8U(1 BD<i MIS &cher P (Inver-

Britain spends about £20,000,000 a year on laundry work, which finds employment tor■ some 100,000 persons

MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION.

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY BRANCH. Members of the women's auxiliary branch of the Canterbury Manufacturers' Association paid a visit to the factory of Messrs Lane, Walker, Rudkin, Ltd., yesterday afternoon. By the courtesy of the management, about 18 members were shown the many processes necessary in the manufacture of underwear, knitwear of all descriptions, hosiery, piece goods in silk locknit, wool locknit, and cotton locknit. Machines for embroidering lopknit created much interest, as also did the dyeing of locknit, antf the numerous processes from the yarn to the finished article. At the conclusion of the visit Miss F. L. Cooper, secretary of the branch, thanked Mr Rudkin on behalf of the members for the kindness of his firm in permitting the visit, and for the very interesting way in which the different processes had been explained. Mesdames W. H. Cattell, A. Alleway, and J. Wood, members of the executive, also accompanied the party.

SOCIAL EVENING AT RICCARTON.

To afford members the opportunity of maintaining friendships made during the playing season the social committee of the Riccarton Racecourse Bowling; Club held a successful social and dance in the racecourse tea rooms last evening. The dance room and supper tables were decorated with flowers and fferns. Smith's band supplied the dance music and Mr Athol Bean was the master of ceremonies. Extras were played by Mr aii|d Mrs S. Quaife. Messrs J. Bailey (chairman), P. D. McNab, A. Coutts, T. Pollocifc H. Daniel, C. Townsend, E. Orchard, D. Swanston, Geo. Reed, A. Wright, and P. Anderson were the members of the social committee responsible for the arrangements, and the wives of club members were the hostesses. Those present included Mesdames J. Bailey, A. Coutts, C. Townsend, J. Bridges, U. J. King, P. Anderson, W. R. Thomas, S. B. Quaife, T. D. Wright, F. Witty, F. E. Jones, A. S. Gurney, £•• 9- J - C- Cordner, T. McNish, E Mcjlroy, C, J. Olliver, A. E. Ellis, Misses Zoe Rattray, Joyce Daniels, Doris Millard, Muriel Price, Edna McGirr, Thelma McGarry, Doris Holmes, Margaret Bowes, Clarice Witty, Kathleen Hays, Jean Birss, Patricia Gordon, Irene Pascoe, Betty Millard. Lily Ford, Hazel Flannery, Joyce Shepherdson, Jessie Dickson, Trissie Kennedy Bobby Keeper, Irene McLennan.; Isobel McLean, Doris Bridge, Irene Meharry. Marie Beach, Molly Wright, Betty Priestnall, Cora Flint, Irene Milner Phyllis Popple, Betty ford, Ruby Fme, Ivy de Lacy, Kathleen Milner, Gladys Chisholm, Martt Wootton, Marie Drummond, Nits» Henry. Mabel McLelland, Veronica Sloan, Molly Kearney, Mary Joyce, Veronica Gordon, Nellie Hardaker, Dulcie Ward, Dorothy Brennan, PatriciaPeterson, Rita., Kenworthy, WinS'iL Collison, Joyce Lethaby, Thelma Bennett, Ruby Knowles, Margaret Norah Sullivan, Mary Mullaney, Veronica Bowes, Phyllis Smith, Freda Wiiliamson, Florence Erskine, • Dorothy Mcllraith, Clair cavanaeh Doris Chapman, Merel Pascoe, ana Monica- Pye.

SALE! SALE! SALE!

» hlfJ?' w^, e . say mgs in fashionlwi 0 ? tv TO Hiking Shoes, Evening deluding a special purchase ol t Shoes, grey ov Brown Python, nf J®' ? tc - AISo a Quantity woJte date s stock lines of ♦ u chlldren ' s wear. Must 148 i™l be appreciated. JAMES, street (next Dominion

■■ OBITUARY; MRS D. G. MAINDONMj||: Mrs Charlotte Susan BfainSirtjl; wife of Mr D. G. died yesterday morning afte# : i illness. Mrs Maindonald ter of the laie Mr and Mrs C. F. Sttj&jj of Christehurch, and a sisttef. w;® Alfred Bunz, the welJ-knowfl Mrs Maindonald will be bered as a member of the CftriiSraW®' Orchestral Society (violinist), ready to help in tine MRS K. HALL. The death occurred on Sunday at the Waipukurau Hospital, Katherine Hall, widow of Hall, after a long illness. born in Kaikoura 51 years emMgi' was the fourth daughter o! MrajßK.i Mrs Joseph Poole. She is suryaygUffifive children. ' GIFT PARTY. * '! A gift party in honoor Mrs Roy King was held in kuku Hall, when a large friends took- the opportunity gratulate the guests of bQnMKHjPn J present them with gifts for.jljjj^g®* A pianoforte solo was Marjorie Sloane, who MM/jßßili panied the soloists, Mrs A. rtßfflßna Miss Alice Tull. asked Mrs King to accept and Mr Roy King stdtaMr.