News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20893, 28 June 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES. Miss Kiore King, producer for the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society, who has been spending a few weeks in Hastings, will return to Christchurch to-morrow. Mr and Mrs H. W. Oatway (Christchurch) are visiting relatives at Bristol, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on May 26. Both are New Zealanders by birth, but while Mr Oatway was here 28 years ago, Mrs Oatway is making her first acquaintance with the Old Country. Miss Gertrude Chapman (Ashburton) is spending a fortnight's holiday with Mrs McKenzie, New Brighton. Miss Brenda Smith (Richmond Hill, Sumner) left Wellington by the Maunganui for a visit to Sydney. The birth of a daughter to Sophie, wife of Lieutenant-Com-mander G. P. Hunter Blair, R.N., was announced in London on May 21. | Miss Katherine Clarkson (Bristol street, St. Albans) has returned home after spending the week-end with Miss Joan Bedford, "Apsley Farm," Darfield. On May 18, at a nursing home at Elgin, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gordon Kynoch (nee Benny Lyon), of Inverisla, Keith, , writes the London correspondent of ' "The Press." After spending a fortnight in London on their arrival, Mr and Mrs C. H. Virtue (Christchurch and Auckland) went to Cornwall, and were the guests of relatives for three weeks, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on May 26. While there they did a great deal of motoring, and were delighted with the Cornish scenery. Since coming back to London they have been staying for a short period with the Rev. W. Lea, of Edmonton, and Mrs Lea, who formerly were in New Zealand. They have been attending many of the Mav meetings. Mr and Mrs Virtue and their daughter have also made a tour of the South Coast of England, and they have been to most of the best known watering places. During their wanderings Mr Virtue has been delighted to find that New Zealand lamb, butter and apples are being well kept before the public, and enquiries show that New Zealand produce is very popular and the demand for it is growing. Personally he and his wife had found any New Zealand produce which they have bought to be most satisfactory. The demand is helped by attractive pictures and pictorial signs displayed by the shops, and Mr Virtue's opinion is that New Zealand does not take second place to any other country in this form of advertising. Their next move from London will be a tour of the Midlands, the North of England, and Scotland, but they will be in London until the middle of June. The Christchurch branch of the Waitaki High School Old Boys' Association will hold its first cabaret dance at the Winter Garden on July 5. A capable committee has arrangements well in hand, and many old boys from all parts of Canterbury have signified their intention of being present. The first annual meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club will take the form of a dinner to be held at Beaths on July 7. Invitations have been issued by the dance committee of the New Government Buildings for the annual staff dance to be held at the Winter Garden on July 18. • The law students' dance, to be held in the Winter Garden to-mor-row night, promises to be a record success. The committee has received a great number of acceptances to its invitations, some being couched in strictly legal form. Several members of the legal profession, who have enjoyed the students' hospitality in the past, have expressed their intention of being present. BOOKS FOR BABY LOVERS. Are you interested in knitting dainty baby wear? Then send to-day for Booklet 305. Price 6d. Knitted Outfits (Boy and Girl) in Paton's "Softa' Wool. No. 301. Price 6d. Leggmefte Outfit, in White Heather Baby Wool, a nursery favourite. Sena stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —3 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 SALE. ' SALE. SALE. A GREAT Purchase of Reptile Shoes now offering at ridiculously low prices; also a quantity liquidated factory stocK in women's and girls' shoes. Lizard Shoes were 455, now 26s 6d; Grey Python 455, now 34s 6d; Grey Water Snake 29s 6d, samples to clear 21s; Evening Shoes in great variety of types and colours, lis 6d to 15s 6d. JAMES SHOE STORES, 148 Armagh street. J4541 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 high-grade Fur GarmentsCoats, Stoles, Necklets, etc. These it is our intention to quit quickly at inconceivably low prices. 'Phone 34-026.

MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY BRANCH. At a special meeting of the executive of the Women's Auxiliary branch of the Canterbury Manufacturers' Association Miss K. Moore presided over a full attendance of members. Several matters concerning the winter show were discussed, and it was decided to hold a meeting of the full Winter Show Committee of the auxiliary on July 10. The secretary reported that there was a great demand for winter show schedules and that she had had many callers requir- I ing information. Mrs C. S. McCully was appointed a member of the executive.

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ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE. ANNUAL DANCE. PRESENTATION OF DEBUTANTES. Cheerful, friendly, and joyous were the three hundred guests from all parts of the province, who attended j the particularly successful dance, held J last night at the Winter Garden, under the capable management of the president and committee of St. Margaret's College Old Girls' Association. Former friends of the schoolroom and the playing fields exchanged merry greetings, and there was no mistaking the general air of good fellowship that prevailed. The decorations were carried out in the familiar colours of St. Margaret's College—blue and silver. In the sup-per-room, on bands of blue and silver ribbon stretched across on the tables, stood small blue flower-bowls of silver "honesty," with the reverse side .of the leaves painted blue to match the table-napkins, while over' the guests hung clusters of blue balloons tied with silver ribbon. Music was provided by the BaileyMarston Orchestra, and a toe-dance was given by Miss Peggy Holmes, on whose white frock there were touches of blue and silver ribbon. The Committee. The members of the committee were: Mrs Guy Cotterill < president of the association), Miss Mary Morten (vicepresident), Miss Marjorie Best (treasurer), Mrs George Rich, Misses Doris Cooper, Alma Chamber.lain, Betty Thomas, Joe Eddy, and Molly Bankin, with Miss Rose Reynolds as the very efficient honorary secretary. Mrs Cotterill wore a smart frock of white crinkle crepe, with a bow of reseda green ribbon at the side, and a short cape of white georgette banded with white fur; Miss Rose Reynolds wore a frock of black faconne, uncommonly patterned in scattered georgette leaves and mounted on green crepe de chine. A sash of green velvet from the front panel was tied at the back, and her coatee of the same material as her frock had puffed sleeves and a rucked collar. Mrs George Rich's frock of black satin was worn with a ciel blue satin cape coatee, with sash ends tied at the back. Miss Doris Cooper wore a poppy red crinkle satin frock and a black velvet coatee. Miss Mary Morten wine coloured satin frock with coatee to match, the short sleeves being finished with beige fur. Miss Marjorie Best, carnation red velvet frock and vari-coloured faconne coatee. Miss Alma Chamberlain, mignonette green pique voile frock, inset with faggoting and girdle of rose velvet. Miss Betty Thomas, marigold crepe suede frock and coatee to match, clasped with a buckle of brilliants.

Guests of Honour. The guests of honour were Mrs C v West-Watson and Mrs C. L. Young,' patron of the association and headmistress of St. Margaret's College. Mrs West-Watson wore a black georgette frock and a coatee to match, bordered with wide black lace. Mrs* Young wore a black panne velvet dress with fichu and cuffs of vellum-tinted point lace. j The Debutantes. There were eight debutantes, all former pupils of St. Margaret's. Each was presented by Mrs Cotterill to Mrs West-Watson, and after the presentation a dance for debutantes and their partners was held, amidst the applause of the assembled guests. The debutantes were:— Miss Zoe Blackmore, who wore a frock of white crepe satin, plainly cut, with plaited shoulder straps and a narrow belt clasped with a diamente buckle. Miss Dora Charters, very pale primrose satin, cut on simple lines with narrow panels falling from the shoulders, and tied loosely at the back; her canelet matched her frock. Miss Stephanie Holmes, white lace frock, mounted on white satin, with shoulder frills of white ring velvet which also formed the sash, coming from the sides and tied in a bow at the back. Miss Patricia Knight, white taffeta, made with berthe effect, three tiny picot-edged frills outlining the neckline. and rows of frills trimming the skirt, while the waistline was defined with a sash finished with a bow of narrow frills at the back. Miss Jean Moore, cream crepe satin, made with little puff sleeves, slightly gathered bodice, and sash from the sides tied in a bow at the back. Miss Lola Nash, pale lemon satin made with off-the-shoulder neckline, outlined with ruching and bands of ruching placed vertically on the skirt; her coatee was of velvet of a deeper tone. Miss Freda Rose, white frock with i bodice of ring velvet, lightly embroid-j ered all over with diamente and skirt composed of frills of taffeta, with tiny taffeta frills to match arranged at the top of each arm. Miss Joy Row. frock of ivory crepe denil, made with a plain bodice and softened with a spray of hand-made flowers of the crepe on the right shoulder, and frill of maltese lace from the left shoulder to the right hip at the back. Each debutante carried a posy, the, gift of the Old Girls' Association. The Guests. « Other ladies present were Mesdames S. J. Moore, T. M. Charters, G. S. Rickey, R. A. Row, R. Nash, A. C. Holmes, Alan Prime, Robert BryanDuncan, Russell Cordery, C. Knight, G. Gillanders (Darfield); Misses Margaret Cooper, Ngarita MacDougall, Bett Simpson, Noni Thomson, Betty Eggleton (Southbridge), Joy Shand, Phyllis Ford, Barbara Salt, Phyllis WatkTnson, Eileen Orchard, Nancy Frater, Kathleen McNamara, Joan Carter, Joy Nicholls, Helen Buchanan, Madge Mathews, ' Sylvia Smith, Bernice Smith, Margaret Clark, Molly Hatherley, Helen Haskins, Beryl Bonnington, Olive Langley, Nola Midgley, Patricia Ronalds, Peggy Holmes, Joyce Burt, Peggy Wright, Dorothy Judd (Darfield), Florence and Monica Hutchison (Rangiora), Joan Redfern, Als Jones, Kitty Dixon, Enid Price, Phyllis Costello, Amy Dixon, Barbara Hay tSt. Andrews), ' Lorna Best, Joy Bridgewater, Doreen Byrne, Mary Stallard, Cuming-Butler, Kathleen Harley, Sadie Wood, Doreen and Trixie Bradley, Elsie Rutter, Nell Anderson, Esther Rose, Madeleine Pyne, Patricia Thompson, Phyllis Cooper, Kathleen Talbot, France Rigg, Helen Stephens (Ashburton), Grace Shand, Myra Armstrong, Merla Munns, Tui Pannell (Greenpark), Grace Martin, Gwen Barrow, Betty Barrow, Maisie Jamieson, Gretchen Sargent, Shirley James, Dorothy Smith-Cross, Rona Woodward, Mirle Corrick, Jean Osment, Margaret Buchanan, Betty Thompson, Mavis Mulcock, Norma Davidson, Betty Heasley, Gwen Glasson, Ola Ritchie, Grace Dysart (Courtenay), Eileen Redfern, Mary Pitts, Joyce Thomas, Vivienne Thomas, Pat Simpson, Gwen Clarke, Pat ScottBaker, Anne Blakiston, Aileen Thompson, Alison Cooper, Moira Crespin, Cora Penn, Molly Heasley, Fiona Riley, Rita Clark. Rayma Morgan,

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION. js'EW BRANCH FORMED. More than. 40 ladies of the Hoon Hay and Halswell districts ' attended a meeting, convened by Mrs Gerrit van Asch, and held yesterday afternoon, in' the Halswell Hall. Mrs J. Dryden Hall, president, of the Christchurch branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, and Mrs H. G. Denham, explained the aims and objects of the women's division, and Mrs H. Nutt, president of the Motukarara branch, speaking as a neighbour of the Halswell ladies, described the pleasure derived from the meeting of the branch and the feeling of friendliness and helpfulness it fostered amongst the women of the district. It was unanimously decided to form a branch of the division at Halswell, and the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs G. van Asch; vice-presidents. Mrs McLaughlan and Mrs Holmes: honorary secretary and treasurer. Mrs A. D. McConnel. All present formed themselves into a committee, pro tem.

AMATEUR RADIO TRANSMITTERS. ANNIVERSARY SOCIAL. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of private radio transmitting in New Zealand, members of the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Association of Amateur Radio Transmitters held an enjoyable social at Dixieland last night. Spring flowers aryl flax were arranged throughout the lounge, and a cheery Are gave a homely touch to the reception-room, where cards and competitions helped to pass an enjoyable time. The guests of honour were Mr E. J. Howard, M.P., a life member of the association, Mr T. Gates (District Radio Inspector), Mr N. Laugesen (Dominion president of the association), Mr John Elliott (Canterbury vice-president) and Mr C. E. Holmes (president of the Christchurch branch). Short addresses were given by the guests of honour, who outlined the progress made by amateur transmitting in. New Zealand. Beginning with four operators, ten years ago, the association has now more than 700 operators, including several women, throughout New Zealand. Members of the organising committee were Messrs D. A. F. Smith, John Elliott's. Marks, Miss M. Stringleman, and Mr" C. J. Banwell (honorary secretary). Miss Striftgieman wore a frock of geranium red net over satin finished with appliqued motifs of velvet in deeper shade, and a black velvet coatee, trimmed with grey fur. Items were given by Mrs M. Earland, Messrs V.'J. Wilson, S. McKnight, L. P. Gerity, and L. McKenzie. Mr D. H. Davis was the accompanist. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs T. Gates, Mr and Mrs D. H. Davis, Mesdames R. Smith, C. E. Holmes, M. Earland, Misses N. Boyd, I. Moore, Dukes. M. Bennett, L. Gracie, P. Perrett, Messrs H. P. V. Brown, J. F. Freeman, L. Hepburn, L. Evans. H. W. Millard, E. G. Shipley, J. R. Tabley, L. Wickham, R. A. Andrews, F. Rose, J. H. Andrews, F. A. O'Connell, R. T. Stanton, L. C. Hunter, W. Dukes, Knight, J. McFree, G. R. Rowland, and L. P. Gerity.

OBITUARY. MRS EMILY BURROWS. (press association teleuruj.) AUCKLAND, June 27. The death has occurred of Mrs Emily Burrows, aged 67, known as "the mother of the Navy." Since 1914 she has visited the Devonport Base regularly, doing small services for sailors, by whom she was affectionately regarded. She held many letters of . appreciation, some from high officials. ' *

TEMPLETON GOLF CLUB. SECOND ANNUAL BALL. To afford members the opportunity of strengthening friendships made during the season, the f of the 'Templeton oßftiafr 'Club hold a ball each year,/th6 sedipM'of these < popular functions being held last night in the Riccarton racecourse tearooms. To ensure its success the members of the committee have worked enthusiastically during the last two months, but the result last evening was beyond even the most sanguinfi hopes. The tearooms were effectively decorated for the occasion with shaded lights and baskets of greenery. Fred. Smith's band provided the dance mUsic and the duties of master of ceremonies were shared by Messrs B. Kean and R. Spicer. Dr. F. W. Helmore (chairman), Misses Maisie Still, Rita Cowpef, Yvonne Coard, and Messrs G. Jull, V. H. Parker, B. Kean, G. Kissel, J. Allen, and R. Cowper were the members of the social committee. The guests of honour were Colonel and Mrs W. W. McKinney, Mr and Mrs G. van Asch, and the lady club captain, Mrs I. C. Mclntyre. Mrs McKinney wore a frock of wine angel skin lace, with a coatee of ring velvet. Mrs van Asch wore a black satin frock with a coatee to match, and Mrs Mclntyre wore a wine satin frock and coatee. Mrs Alister McKillop wore a frock of printed georgette and a coatee of brocaded satin; Miss Coard, blue crushed velvet: and Miss Cowper, gold satin arid a black satin coatee. Those present included Mesdames R. W. King, H. C. Weir, K. - Morrison, W. McKillop, W. Davis, l'\ Mihson, H. TZattray, A. Eastwood, Randolph King, J. Watt, J, 0. Pascoe, F. T. Witty, R. V. Lodge, J. C. Cordncr, if. Norris, Noel La?or, R. Cowper, Eadie (Templeton), 11.I 1 . A. McTigue, M. E. Symes, Allan McEwan, H. Wilson, • P. Ere, J. Macintyre, Stanley Hooper,. Alan Young, R. Lawson, S. P. Godfrey, L. 11. Kean, J. Millner, W. Saddler, P. 6. Hinwood, R. Cowper, P. E. Jones, Oscar Howell, A. E. Wilson, E. A. Rattray, Alan Buckley, W. Bowbyes, H. Henderson, J. Allott, W. Jones," C. Russell, J. Williamson, B. Kean, E. F. Hutilm, Mioses Irene McLennan, Zoe Rattray, Josephine Rattray, Thelma Kidd, Margaret McGirr, Mavis Petrie, Madge Davison, Maude Gardiner, Marjorie King, Bessie Seymour, I. Martin, A. Douglas, G. Brackenrid&c, B. Lo-jvden, V. O'Brien, Vera Lang, Edna Prisk, Jessie Dickson, Mary Joyce, Eileen Shier, .May Anderson, Rita Rodman, Jean Stokes, May Steere, Sophie Boyle, Kathleen Boyle Jean Birch, Florence Erskine, Kathleen Dobson, Ivy de Lacy, Vera Mclver, Ann Whitlow. N. O Boyle, Rita Davis, Maisje Lawson, Maisie O'Brien, Vera Lang, Thelma Bennett, Nancy Black, Gladys Black, Kathleen Hallins, Connie Smith, E. Beattie, Myrtle Beattie, Eileen I'alcotter, Trissie Kennedy, J. E. Brunson, Amy Young (Kaiapoi), Monica Pye, I. Annan. Joan Crossby, Constance Columbus, Betty Tollerton, Norflh Rolands. Molly Hastings, Winnie Parks, May Hastings, Mar«rno,, er * Irene p ascoe, Myrtle Corsair, Mardon, E. Rudkin, Ediwi Taylor Margaret Coulter, Joan Waring, Eileen Archer. (Rangiol-a), Ann Hart, Alva Cadle, Bobby Keeper, C. O'Connell, Clarice Wittv, Patricia Gordon, Mary Jacobs, Moira Halloran, Dons Fairburn, Muriel Price, Lilian Edmonds, Doris Holmes (Templeton), Bessie Smith Edna Dickson, Mavis Whyte, Nancy Buckton, Eileen Milner, Jean Harris, Ada Skelton, -BiUy Beadel, M. Brook, Mavis Ritchie, W. Dobbs, Mario Birclifield, Doris trier, Wyn Sevan, Doris Wainborough. Madge Booth.

EROICA CLUB. The Eroica Club held its first recital in the Radiant Hall last evening, ana the variety of the instrumental and vocal items given was greatly appreciated by a large audience. Mr Hubert Carter was the assisting artist. The soloists included Miss Vera Yager, who wore a frock of pale Dink angel skin lac#, finished with a bow of crushed velvet at the back- of the waistline: Miss Noel Cape-WUMamson, whose simply-cut frock was- of- old rose georgette; Miss Elizabeth Tipping, who wore a frock of emerald georgette, with inset yoke and caoelet sleeves of matching lace; Miss Clutha Sarjeant, who wore a frock of black georgette, trimmed with frills: Miss Audrey Ruddock, whose frock 'of oihk riinon had a flared skirt and short puffed sleeves; Miss Dorothy Liebert, who wore a frock of sapphire blue georgette with a berthe collar, finished with.a bow at the back of the right shoulder; Miss Alison Allsop, Who was wearing a long frock of ivory piaue voile patterned in daffodil and blue floral design; Miss Annas Gale, whose frock of white satin was flared in front frcm a pointed yolk or reverse material, the back panel being of kmfe pleats, the cowl folds of the bodice finished in a large flat bow at the back and a similar bow trimmed the back of the waistline. The accompanist, Miss Egith Ford, wore a moss green frock of satin beaute. Beautiful bouquets of flowers were presented to the soloists at the end of their performances. MISS STELLA MURRAY. MAN.Y GUESTS ENTERTAINED. This afternoon, wrote. the London correspondent of "The Press" on May 26, Miss Stella Murray entertained a party of SO New Zealanders at her "Mews" home in. South Kensington. As all her friends know, she isJ a delightful hostess, and her parties-are always spontaneously cheery. Every part of the Dominion was represented. ' Amofts the guests were Lady Wiliford, Donna ;June Sapio (in London for a holiday from her Italian home), Mrs C. J. Wray, Mrs S. G. Raymond, Miss Maureen Raymond, Mr Alan Strang, Mrs T. C. Williamson, Mrs B. Myers, Mrs J. McN. Christie,, Misa Bayley. airs Hugh Bailey, Mrs West, Mrs Grahame Michie, Mrs A. J. Harrop, and Mrs L. Levien. . ( Miss Murray gave a very successful recital in Loncfop this week, with hWc? er u Ud ® Mason > the delightful harpist. Her songs to the accompaniment of the harp were immensely aopreciated. Miss Mason played beautifully some harp solos. She is one or the most noted harpists of to-day. PARTY AT STYX. Mr and "Mrs Mottram (Preston's road, Styx) entertained a number of friends at an informal party' at their home. Competitions and games were enjoyed, the prize-winners being Mesdames Orbell, Moncrieff, Miss Guest, Messrs G. Mottram, Donaldson, and R. Rossiter. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Mottram, the Rev. W. H. Orbell and Mrs Orbell, Mr arid Mrs Allington, Mr and Mrs Lavender, Mr and Mrs Price, Mr and JVlrs Laws, Mr and Mrs Donaldson, Mr and .Mrs Marwick Mesdames Munro, Chaney, D. Donaldson, Hillier, Moncrieff, E. Hillier Misses R. A. Allington, D. Allington, J. Price, S. Guest, and D. Chaney Messrs G. Mottram, Jones, Barnes Simmons, and R. Rossiter..

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs E. P. H. Burbuvy (W»i»u). H - *•*«• M l" D *"•" fSm,thi»n^ H « el: Mr ® nd Thompson (Southland), Messrs F. L. . Av«v. H G J" McKttv n< J°R Ulr !f h •(Pinedin), tsiieri ss A *"— >3&3s: rviessu^j; S' t H ' ; M , elU °P (SwanßOn), Mr W. v , Mrs Lisla (Governor's

PLUNKET 'SOClrt^M " • --MALVERN 3KA«aE- ;^|J The annual meeting of aC'-|pi|fiHS| branch of the Plunket ~i i It Hi jBHf held at Darfield. Mrs presided over an qfIySHP.K the publS *Tiie much larger trurt tor saM''«pMHH| a sum of £450 .was stn-aam^nHH I»rt of The nurse's report *amrai!feß*j| work for the year' had ■ liMiliBMW tory. Visits, were paid To homes, 1093; to rooms. «nHHHKS babies 653,. older babies 89, new adults Sit. - - MfSHtjfi The balance-sheet Id cash. in hand «4 in balance of assets tmst Annual reports awl teiSaWM were presented by tttft'nWgHHHH berley-Greeadale; ' ti* : ; .|*gjg|HßH Hororata, the Kirwec^ the nan Mrs secretary, credit any work they adoption was seconded liplMnf and carried unantmoiil^' l^^^ . The election at President, Mrs. HI A. j elected); vice-ptresidaEt,, W'iWf -Deans (re-elected); M^rs^lt Colthart; Mr H. C. Townshend. - Dr. Aylward gave an the customs - of paMMpBjVYt Mrs Cecil Wood said greatest .pleasure' to' mPRIiiHHH tag, and' she on its flourishing ccedSiae. HftwS ernmeist waft periieifcr the work being done lor (te JtMRHB Society, ..and. every pffstT to adequate return. qV'-.-aM&Jfe '"'A' vote of thanSs to Mrs 'WMaHfI was c«niri|

The High Commissioner has received an interesting souvenir from the Rosyth Shipping Company, who were responsible for breaking up H.M.S. New Zealand in 1923. It is a mahogany cigar and cigarette box made from timber taken from the cruiser. On the lid of the box is a bas-relief of the ship made from the metal of the steam pipes. This is a duplicate of the one presented to the late Mr Massey. Among other coming engagements of interest is the luncheon which the directors of The Times Publishing Company are giving in honour of the members of the Houston Mount Everest Flight Expedition. The High Commissioner and Lady Wilford have been invited. "The Times" is striking a commemorative medal of the flight, the work of Mr Percy Metcalfe. The Duke of York will present one to each member of the expedition at the luncheon. The High Commissioner and Lady Wilford were present at the annual holiday outing of the staff of .415 Strand: For the occasion the New Zealand Shipping Company lent its delightful sports ground at Worcester Park. A cricket match was played, Finance Department v. The Rest. The Rest . won. Another form of recreation available was putting. At the luncheon Sir Thomas made one of his very amusing speeches. 1

LARGE FAMILIES. ! A BISHOP'S EXPERIENCE. (*£oll OVS. OWX COIMESPONDEHT.) LONDON, May 26. The Bishop of Exeter writes in the Diocesan Magazine for May that the result of his article in the April issue on the decline of the birth rate had brought him many correspondents. A few of the letters, the bishop writes, suggested that he had not had a family or he would think differently. "My wife had nipe confinements," he states, "and we brought up seven children to maturity. We lost three in the war and one through typhoid fever. As my wife nursed all her babies,. I rather smiled at the man who suggested I did not know what the sound of a crying baby was at night—a sweet memory, though now tinged with sadness." To our shame, the bishop adds, we were now holding, with the exception of Sweden, the record for the lowest birth-rate. He believed in large families. Everybody who raised a large family helped England for the future, though he might suffer con-

siderably in doing his duty. It was vital for the well-being of England that she should have an increasing population, so that she might take her position among the nations, and not become the spoil of stronger and mere populous countries. OPAWA CROQUET CLUB. The Opawa Croquet Club held a successful dance in the Staretta Hall, Wilson's road, when about 50 couples spent a pleasant 'time dancing to music supplied by the Erica trio. An extra wag played by Mrs S. Bull. Two novelty dances were won by Miss M. Cox and partner and Miss Mapplebeck and partner. A toe dance was given by Miss Edna Bull and a vocal duet by Messrs Anderson. May 1 was moving day for 21,000 families in Budapest Owing to the high cost of small apartments in the centre of the city, there was a wholesale migration to cheaper houses in the outer suburbs. Woods' Great Peppermint Core. First aid for Coughs, Colds, Influenza.

BALL AT SEADOWN. The Seadown branch of the Women's Institute held a social and dance In the schoolroom on Friday. Mrs B. Hewson (vice-president) welcomed the guests, and Messrs G. Horwell and B. J. Edgar were masters of ceremonies. The programme included folk dancing, under the supervision of Mr and Mrs W. E. Cook (Orari), and songs by Mrs King, Messrs Budd (Oamaru) and Horwell (Timaru). Mrs A. tJ. Williams was the accompanist. A "honeymoon" race was won by Miss Topham and Mr C. Smith, with Miss Hendiy and Mr T. Columb second. A competition was won by Miss B. Brosnahan and Mr C. O'Connor. On behalf of the institute members Mrs Hewson asked Mr and Mrs Cook (Orari) and Mr and Mrs A. G. Williams (Seadown) to accept tokens of the esteem in which they were held. She emphasised the good work they had done in fostering folk dancing among the institute members and the schoolchildren, and said that they would not have performed so well at the Geraldine competitions had it not been for the tuition received by their coaches. Tribute was also paid to the institute's accompanist, Mrs W. Cargo. Hoare's orchestra supplied music for dancing and supper was served by the institute members.

Sffi THOMAS AND LADY WILFORD. (TROM OTO OWJT COKEBBPONDIWT.) •: LONDON, May 26. ,The. High Commissioner and Lady TOlford are to-night the guests of the mince of Wales at a dinner party, at fife. James's Palace. Prince George •sftUl also be present, and there will be •nout 15 other guests. feir Thomas and Lady Wilford have taken a flat temporarily, in St.. James's ■a Court. In the meantime, Lady Wil- ' >is looking out for. a house.

' pEBUTANTES AT ST. MARGARETS COLLEGE DANCE HELD IN THE WINTER GARDEN LAST EVENING.

Amongst those present were Mesdames Cook, Williams, Hewson, Cargo, Kennedy, Brosnahan, McCully. Jackson, Cain, O'Connor, King, Taylor, Brown, Edgar. Smith, Horwell, Hughes, Oldfield. and Kyle, Misses Cain, Patton, Brosnahan (3), Columb (2), Topham, McCully, J. Horwell (Timaru), Robinson (2), Fitzgerald (2), Hewson; Hendry, Hide. Doak, Warnes, Mehrtens, and Connolly, Messrs Cook, Williams. Hewson. Cain, Cargo. Brosnahan, O'Connor. Edgar, McCullv, Kennedy, Kimber (2). Connolly (3), Columb (2), Stewart (Orari), Oldfield, Horwell (3), Budd (Oamaru), Peterson, Hughes, Hide, Johnman, O'Boyle (2), Cross. Smith (2). Hoare, McKenna. and Topham. In 42 per cent, of the divorces granted In Britain there are no children, and in 30 per cent, only one child of the marriage. First-night stage fright, which is a great trial to many quite inexperienced actors, can be cured by hypnotism, according to one medical authority on this treatment. Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so a small advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will be all you need. 12 words Is. three insertions 2s 6d. ~®

TIMAJRU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Josephine Elworthy has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Sholto Black (Branscombe street) and Miss Gurney, who has been staying with her, left yesterday on a visit to Mrs Donald Burnett (Te Aka Station, Hakataramea). Miss Betty Sutton (Oamaru) is the guest of Miss Ethel LeCren (Evans street). Members of the play-reading circle of the South Canterbury Women's Club gave a dramatic reading of Noel Coward's play, "Hay Fever," before a large audience on Monday evening. The reading was excellently done, reflecting credit on those taking Dart, amongst whom were Mrs F. F. A. Ulricn, Mrs R. D. King, Mr and Mrs P. W. Rule, Mrs D. Davies, Miss Dorothy Walton, and Messrs W. Thomas, L. M. Inglis, and D. Unwin. Amongst those present were Miss Mainie Inglis (chairwoman of the circle) and the committee, Mrs R. D. King, Mrs G. Webster, Mrs A. C. Mclnnes, Miss Mills, Miss Marion Hay, and Miss Ethel LeCren* Mrs E. J. LeCren. Mrs Howley, Mrs W. Priest, Mrs B. E. E. Whitcombe, Mrs H. H. Webb. Mr and Mrs W. Thomas, Mr and Mrs C. T. Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs P. W. Rule, Dr. and Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich, Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Mr and Mrs L. M. Inglis, Mrs Dick, Mrs J. H. Inglis, Mrs H.W. Hall. Mrs R. F. Hill, Mrs J. M. Scott, Mrs D. B. Shand, Mrs C. S. Bruce, Mrs C. Hayter, Mrs Bannerman, Mrs L. S. Talbot. Mrs B. H. Tripp, Mrs J. W. Adams, Mrs C. Bowker, Mrs Kelland, Mrs E. Thompson, Mrs L.. Waters, Mrs F. Newton, Mrs Huddleston, Mrs W. D. Revell, Mrs H. Holdgate, Mrs W. L Tait Mrs A. ShirtclifT, Mrs C. A. Paterson. Mrs A. C. Fahey, Mrs V. Meehan, Mrs D. Davies, Mrs Borrie (Waimate). Mrs J. Page, Misses Revell, Sharp. Stubbs, O'Brien, B. Guthrie, Adams (2), Wade, M Stone, Crawshaw, Fox, M. Shirtcliff. Elworthy. N. Bond, R. Rolleston, H. Rule, D. Walton, A. Koldgate. B. Mangos, H. Scott, P. Pearson, B. Sutton (Oamaru), M. Webster, M. Bowler. G. Piper, and D. Barron. Becent guests at the Empire Hotel include Mr A. Didham, Mr J. Richardson, Miss A. Freeman, Madam Zelanda, Mr Johute Winsloe, Mr A. J. Ford (Dunedin), Mr H. W. Fenton (Wellington), Messrs R. Bullen, E. W. Just, J. R. Kent, A. S. Legh, and I. S. Brown (Christchurch). Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs C. MeredithKaye, Mr J. A. Davis, Mr A. T. C. Sellars, Mr A. J. Daly, Mr L. D. Ashton, and Mr M. Gentles (Christchurch), Mr R. T. Duthie, Mr E. P. Trenwith. Mr T. C. Coull, Mr L. Hughes, and Mr K. Mitchell (Dunedin).