News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20897, 3 July 1933, Page 2

News For Women

MISSIONS TO SEAMEN

LADY BLEDISLOE'S GIFT. The dedication of a silver chalice of old English design, inlaid with a blue cross, presented to the Missions to Seamen by her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, and a paten to match the chalice, the gift of Mrs K. Rood-Fry, took place last week in the mariners' chapel in the Missions to Seamen building, Auckland, by the chaplain, the Rev. H. K. Vickery. Her Excellency's gift is the outcome of a recent visit to the Flying Angel Mission. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. Mr and Mrs A. J. Nicholas (Petrie street, Richmond) entertained a number of friends in the pavilion of the Linwood Tennis Club to celebrate the cpming-of-age of their daughter, Betty. ' The time passed with dancing, musical items, and competitions. Items were given by Misses Gwenda Mollison and Gloria Judkins, and Mr Hubbard. Mr Frankland was the master of ceremonies, and Mr M. Cooke's orchestra supplied the music. After supper Mr Nicholas presented an autographed golden key to his daughter. Amongst those present were Mesdames A. J. Nicholas, R. Rundle. W. Greer, J. Veitch, W. Veitch, B. Brown, •W. Lee (Rakaia). H. Nicholas, E. Wilson, J. Kearney, H. Straw, H. Kearney, J. Bowden, F. Craze, L. Brian, W. Olds, W. Frankland, W. Kington. A. Rawson, C. Croll, P. Olliver, A. Johnson, B. Greer, C. Pearce (Fairton), Misses B. Nicholas, Gloria Judkins, Patricia Nicholas, Colleen Nicholas, Molly Stewart, Ethel Kington, Mavis Muschamp, Alison Greer, Molly Aldersley, Ruth Gould, Mabel Gould, Gwenda Mollison, Lyall Mollison, Joan Veitch, Edna Paterson, Joy Chiles, Hazel Cox, Grace Torkington. Joan Brian, Isobel Brown, Hilda Stewart, Maisie Brown, Emily Munro, Edna Kearney, L. Straw, M. Straw, Florence Miller, Winnie Keen, Edna Gaisford, Joyce Williamson, Nancy i Ramsay, Peggy Cusack. Ola McLeod, Violet Nicholls, Mavis Sutherland, K. Newton. Joan Croll, G. Stevens, Una Millen, Phyllis Cochrane, Margery Lee i (Rakaia), Gwen Lee (Rakaia), Mar- ! garet Bowden. Mavis Johnston, Evelyn Wylie, Thelma Burgess, and May Steer, Messrs A. J. Nicholas, W. Frankland, E. Wilson, R. Rundle, L. Brian, Jack Rundle, D. Fyfe, C. McKitterick 'Timaru), B. Sharp, A. Turner, R. Greer, A. Clements, L. King, C. Smith, [ J. Turner, D. Turner, W. Campbell, F. i Munns, H. Cox, B. Frankland, J. I Kearney, 11. Kearney. W. Kington, A. ; Johnson, L. Shaw, V. Cowper, W. I Brown, ,R. Price, B. Robson, G. Clarke, L. Kington, L. Sutherland, M. Price. A. McCallum, S. Williamson, F. Pearce (Ohakune), C. Croll, J. Bowden, F. Craze, C. Sharr, W. Greer, H. Nicholas, 18. Brown, J. Veitch (2), R. Veitch, A. Greer, T. Wilson, G. Stringer, A. Rawson, M. Petrie, A. Aldersley. R. I Marriott, P. Olliver, C. Pearce (Fair'ton), W. Lee (rßakaia), T. Woods, T. Prosser. W. Cameron, C. Kelly, G. Waddington, and R. Kearney.

CURRENT NOTES. Mrs T. Hen wick ("Dumgreo"), who has been visiting Christchurch, returned to Marlborough on Saturday. Miss M. Woods, a missionary from China who has been spending some months in Christchurch, will return to China next month, being due there in .September. During her furlough she has done splendid work by delivering interesting addresses. Miss Stella Purchas, who has been on the staff of St. Margaret's College for some months since her return from the Melbourne Missionary College, will accompany her and begin her own career as a missionary. Mr and Mrs Fred. Lewis and Miss Nellie Lewis (Timaru) will be in Christchurch for the Whale—Edmonds wedding, which will lakeplace on Wednesday. Miss Gladys Acton-Adams (Clarence Reserve, Marlborough), who, with her aunt, has been for a tour of the North Island, arrived on Saturday in Christchurch, where she will pay a short visit before returning home. Miss Nancy Hume (Durham street) has returned home from a visit to the North Island. Miss Nancy Gibson (Fcndalton) has returned from a visit to friends in North Canterbury. Miss Rona Williams has been appointed as temporary assistant at St. Margaret's College in place of Miss Stella Purchas. Miss Philippa Acland (Park terrace) has returned from a visit to Mrs Herbert Elworthy, South Canterbury. Miss Ann Ensor ("Rakahuri," Rangiora), who has been visiting Miss Meta Nixon, Fendalton, returned home yesterday. Friends of Mrs Stephen Bent (Egypt), daughter of Mr and Mrs E. G. Hogg, Cashmere Hills, will be interested to learn that last month she visited the island of Capri and with her husband has now left for a visit to England. Mrs Joseph Holm (Dunedin), who has been visiting her sister, Miss Mina Ward, Manchester street north, will return to the south tomorrow. Miss Nelle Scanlan, the wellknown New Zealand journalist and author, who has been spending some months in the Dominion, will leave on Friday by the Rotorua on her return journey to England. The resignation of Miss D. M. Sheppard, M.A., Dip. Ed., from the staff of the Hutt Valley High School was last week accepted with regret by the Board 'of Governors, who passed a motion of appreciation of her services. Miss Sheppard, who is shortly to be married, will relinquish her position at the end of the present term. Miss Patricia Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. Nelson, Woodville, has been engaged by the J. C. Williamson Company for an important part in a musical comedy. Miss Nelson was on her way to England when she received the offer, and decided to accept it, and postpone her return to England and France for a time. Miss Edith Thompson, 0.8. E. (London), who has been visiting the Dominion, left Auckland on Friday by the Marama for Sydney, en route to England. Miss W. Mather, M.A.. Dip. Ed., of the staff of the Hutt Valley High School, was last week granted three months' leave of absence to enable her to attend a conference of the Student Christian Movement to be held in Java. The Board of Governors of the school congratulated Miss Mather on being appointed a delegate from New Zealand. Mrs E. W. Kane, who has been a member of the Wellington College Board of Governors for the last 10 years, has been reappointed for a further term of five years. Mrs Kane is the only woman member on the board, and at a meeting held last week the chairman (Mr G. Mitchell) made eulogistic reference to her long service. Mrs Huthwaite Ronaldson (Fendalton), who has been visiting her sister. Mrs John Millward, Wanganui, returned yesterday to Lower Hutt to stay with her parents, Mr and Mrs George Chapman. Mr and Mrs Julian Foster, Mr and Mrs Eugene West, and Mr and Mrs Horace Miller left Wellington on Friday night for Auckland to join the Mariposa for' America. Mrs R. J. Gilmour (Invercargill), who has been visiting Mrs Lance Porter, Christchurch, and Mrs E. G. Kerr, Timaru, returned home on Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Cooper will arrive on Thursday from Invercargill to make their home in Christchurch. Mrs Cooper has been the guest of honour at several farewell parties given during the last few weeks. Mrs Rich and Mrs Lindsay, who have been visiting their aunt, Mrs S. D. Stewart, Invereargin, returned to Christchurch on Saturday. The "Shell" Social Club will hold the second of a series of dances at Dixieland on Tuesday, July 11. Card tables will be arranged for nondancers. The engagement is announced of Betty Florence, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. J. Nicholas, Petrie street, Richmond, to Richard John, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Rundle, Barbadoes street, St. Albans. KNIT THIS SPORTY CARDIGAN. Scarf collar ties smartly at throatvery jaunty for outing wear. 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PARTY AT RICCARTON HOUSE. FOR RELIEF OF DISTRESS. Mrs Deans, president of the Christchurch branch of the Victoria League, was hostess on Saturday afternoon at a delightful party arranged by 'the Victoria League to augment the funds of the Business Men's Committee. Big log lires blazed brightly in the three reception rooms. The hall was decorated with bowls of hydrangeas, the drawing-room, where the guests assembled, was gay with autumn-tinted leaves and purple heath, and' in the dining-room, where Mrs Deans entertained all the visitors at tea, a large flat green bowl with floating winter roses was greatly admired. The Programme. The interesting musical programme arranged by Miss Rose Tabart was as follows: —Piano solos. "Barcarolle" <Tschaikovsky) and "Fairy Frolic" (Roger Quilter), Mrs Wilding: songs, "Flower in the Valley" (Godard), "18th Century Pastoral Ditty" (Anonymous), "For Ever and a Day" (Albert Mack), and two songs, the words of which were written by Christine Rossetti. Mrs Stephen Parr: songs, "I Would I Were a King" (Sir Arthur Sullivan), "Listening" (Haydn Wood), "A Boat Song" (Harriet Webb), "Thinking of Mary" (Sterndale Bennett), Mr A. G. Thompson; instrumental trio, Mrs J. E. Russell (piano), Mrs A. H.Bills (violin), Miss Nancy Estall ('cello); songs, from "A Lover in Damascus" (Amy Woociforde-Finden), "Sotfgs My Mother Sang" (Grimshaw), Miss Nellie Lowe. Mrs J. E. Russell and Mrs A. G. Thompson acted as accompanists. The Guests. Others present were Mrs W. H. Symes, Mrs Alister Deans, Mrs M. H. Godbv, Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs C. Chilton, Mrs F. L. Scott, Miss Rose Tabart. the Misses Neave, Miss G. Thomson, Mrs R. G. Petre, Mrs C. M. Ollivier and Miss Lois Ollivicr, Mrs John Guthrie, Miss R. Gerard, Mrs Heathcote Gray, Mr and Mr E. G. Hogg. Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs E. J. Cordner, Miss Batchelor (Dunedin), Mrs Charles Reid, Miss R. Cracroft Wilson, Miss Marjorie Wells, Miss Cora Wilding, Miss Abbott, Miss D. Humphreys, Miss C. Gosset, Miss Peggy Holmes, and Miss Barbara Scudamore. Mrs Deans thanked the performers for providing the excellent programme and said she was pleased so many of her friends had attended the gathering to help those less fortunately placed than themselves. CANTERBURY REPERTORY SOCIETY. PRODUCTION OF "SOCRATES." Members of the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society are at present preparing for the production of the very interesting and unusual play "Socrates," which will be staged at the Radiant Hall at the end of July. The play, although dealing with the life of the great philosopher, who lived more than 400 years 8.C., is modern in style and language and was written by Clifford Bax, one of the best known of contemporary playwrights. The part of Socrates will be played by Professor J. Shelley and he will be supported by a strong cast, in which men far outnumber the women. Included in the cast will be Dr. Robinson Hall, Messrs Roy Twyneham, H. McD. Vincent, Bernard' Beeby, Harold Shaw, W. J. Hunter, R. M. Young, Norman Harrison, G. S. Salter, Mervyn Ball, J. H. Young, M. P. Dcnham. and L. Cordery. The part of Xanthippe, the wife of Socrates, will be played by Miss Nonie Enright, and Miss Valerie Tennent and Miss Edna Gill will also appear in the cast. WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. SOCIAL AND DANCE. The popularity of the social functions conducted periodically by the Workers' Educational Association is now such that the association's main room in the Trades Hall is not large enough to accommodate the guests. On Saturday night more than 200 persons attended a social and dance organised on behalf of the association by Mrs Stephenson Temple and an extra room had to be opened. Music for the dances, which were interspersed by items, was supplied by Mr P. E. Bread and by. Woodward's orchestra, and the following contributed to the programme: Mr Stephenson Temple (song), Miss E. O'Keefe (piano solo). Mr J. Cormack (song), Miss N. Shier (song), Miss M. Austin (acrobatic dance), Mrs Stephenson Temple (monologues), Misses Norma Smith and Audrey McNish (dance duos), Miss Smith ("recitation and tap dance), and Miss McNish (piano solo). Miss Agnes Shearsby was accompanLADY EDITOR HONOURED. Miss Beryl Earle, who recently relinquished her position as lady editor of the "Dominion," Wellington, was the guest of honour at a farewell party given at the Hotel St. George on Friday. The party was arranged by a committee of well-known Wellington women, and more than 300 guests were present. Miss Earle was presented with a bouquet of red roses and a brown crocodile handbag. Miss Earle who has been interested In the work of the Repertory Society and the Children's Theatre, will leave Wellington by the Rotorua this week for England where she will study modern methods of production at children's theatres.

The matron of the Cashmere Sanatoria acknowledges with gratitude gifts from the following:— Mrs Youngman, 125 Bealey street (per Mrs H. Young), coat and hat; "Anonymous," singlets for Fresh Air Home; Mrs Bristowe, Kaiapoi, men's and children's clothing; a friend at Southbridge, men's suits, underwear, and one pair of men's shoes; the. Rev. J. Robertson, Cashmere Hills, two overcoats; Mrs C. Price, Ashgrovc terrace, girls' dresses; Mr B. E. H. Whitcombe, tobacco (per Mr P. H. Harris); Mrs Copeland, Opawa, copies of "Punch;" Women's Christian Temperance Union, papers and magazines. Arrangements are well in hand for "The Farmers" annual staff dance, which will be held at the Winter Garden on Monday, July 10. This year's function promises to be even better than last year's.

THE MARRIAGE AGE. REQIEST THAI IT SHOULD HE RAISED. ll'l:E*i AfSOi UTKJ.N- TEI.f.GK'.M.) AUCKLAND, July 1. Approval of a request that legislation should be introduced to raise the marriage age from 12 years for girls and 14 years for boys to 16 years was expressed by the Minister for Justice (the Hon. J. G. Cobbe) to-day. The Dominion treasurer of the National Council of Women (Mrs McNair) said that even in India (he law was far ahead of New Zealand, and Miss Melville said that it was no use talking about New Zealand being civilised while the present marriage law remained on the statute book. The Minister said that he entirely agreed with the proposal. The only obstacle to the amendment of the law was the pressure brought to bear by parents in certain circumstances. The same deputation made several other requests. The Minister agreed that a woman oflicer should be present at public inquests on females. He said that the appointment of women jurors presented many difficulties. There was a feeling that in certain cases witnesses would be reticent about giving full evidence if women were on the jury. FREE KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association was held in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms, with Mrs H. T. J. j Thacker presiding. Present: Mesdames J. R. Evans, Iladiield, Peverill, Hitchcock, Bishop. Bundy, Stuart, Hay ward, Robinson, Aitken, Rodda, Retallick, Powell, Miss Mclllraith, and the secretary. Mrs Thacker referred to the death of Sir Thomas Sidey, and a motion of sympathy with Lady Sidey was carried in silence. Sir Thomas had been honorary solicitor to the Kindergarten, Union, its constitution had been for the most part prepared by him, and his expert advice was at all times freely given. At an executive meeting of the union, held in Wellington on June 27, the Hon. J. A. Hanan was asked to accept the position of honorary solicitor. Mrs Peppier reported that she had been present at the meeting when the second Carnegie candidate was chosen. The selection had taken place on the same lines as on the former occasion. Each candidate had been questioned by representatives from the four kindergarten centres, and by members of the selection committee:—Professor Hunter, Mr Lambourne, and Mr Parkinson. Miss R Aitkin, of Dunedin, the successful candidate, is a composer of songs suitable for children. A letter irom Miss H. Hull (kindergarten principal) asking for temporary leave of absence from all duties, was received and agreed to. Mrs Bishop, convener of the New Brighton committee, said that the school had through the kindness of Mrs Curnow been provided with a piano. The Sunbeam Kindergarten reported that Mrs Chilman had presented a doll's house to the school, which would be disposed of to assist funds. . All schools reported an absence of sickness and all committees are busy with schemes for raising money. An application to become a student was received from Miss E. B. Marriott. Amounts from the schools were received as follows:—Sydenham, £3; Linwood, £6; New Brighton, £9Richmond, £l6 2s Id; Selwyn £9 10sSunbeam, £3 13s 9d; Phillipstown £l9 2s. PARISHIONERS' SOCIAL. The parishioners of St. Peter's Church, Upper Riccarton, held their annual social in the church hall to commemorate St. Peter's Day. The well-arranged programme cf songs and recitations was enjoyed by a large number of guests. Items were given by Mrs H. T. York and Mr W. Lunn (vocal duet). Misses C. Bowen, F. Davison. Archdeacon G. W. York, Messrs J. Colligan, Clarence Turner, A. Freeman (vocal solos), and Miss E. Barnett (recitations). Misses H. Freeman and F. Davison, and Mr W. Lunn were the accompanists. The Rev. H. T. York thanked the performers for the excellent programme, and announced that the parishioners would hold the jubilee celebrations of St. Peter's Church next November. He added that the consecration ceremony had been performed by Bishop Harper in 1858, and the church was the second in Canterbury to be consecrated.

WEDDING. LETIIAM—.MIiEKIXG' The weddmg was celebrated recently at St. Xndrcw's Church, Ashburton, of Ena, elder daughter o v i and Mrs E. C. Meeking, of Ashburton, to Roland Forrest, eldest son ol tnc late Mr Roland Letham, and ol xvirs Letham. Lauriston. Tn ° and Marshall performed the ccrcmonj, ana Miss L. Watt was the organist. Friends of the bride the church with lemon and bronze chrysanthemums and greenei . The brido, who was given away oy her father wore a frock o crinkle satin, made wiui bodice cut on diagonal lines, ai a iu s. tight sleeves forming P° 4 in Vl p 0 pr ound' hands. The skirt flared to the V°™\and the waistline was defined w>« loose girdle. Her embroidered vc worn off the face, was arranged with a spray of orange blossom at t>e 'd - of the neck, and her showrr bouquet was of cream hot house tunvti, s. Miss Joan Meeking. a ftc " •- bride, and Miss tended the bride. Miss j« frock of pale orange crepe romainc \ ■ ** made with a fitting bodice am J ,a ' S f skirt finished with a loose ly-tieci dcu at the waistline. Her shouldc cap was of matching shade and was of felt to tone, one <-■» posy of bronze chrysanthemums Miss Muirhead's frock of deep o.ango was made on similar lines, ana i e. hat was of felt to match. &hc ai*o carried bronze chrysanthemums. Mr D. Petrie was best man. and Mr J. Lilley was groomsman. , The Ruests were afterwards onto tained at Lewitt's reception room, where Mrs Meeking reC *V>rink'e guests wearing a frock.of navy mnk.e crepe, relieved with fawn, a>' •-_ coat, and a navy felt hat The groom's mother wore a k J . acl \ 'j 'jm, black face-cloth coat trimmed w m fur, and a black felt hat relieved vutn rC For travelling the bnde woyc a nigger brown suit a fox iur, r brown hat to match. »" e ''rimmed brown diagonal cloth coal trimmtu with marmot. __ GOLDEN WEDDING. MR AND MRS JOHN O'CARROLL. A pleasant party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John O'Carroll ."Woodgrove," Hawarden) to celebrate their golden wedding and o mark the eightieth anniversary ol Mi O'Carroll's birthday. Besides the family of sons, daughters, and grandchildren there weic present Mr and Mrs T. OCarro'l (Christchurch). brother and sister-in-law; Mr and Mrs F. Cream brother-in-law and sister of the b f^L lh ? Rev. F. Madden (New Brighton), a relative; and the Rev. Fathers O Con. nor (Addington) and Leen (Rangioru), neighbours from Mr OCarious birthplace in Ireland. The Rev. F. Haley presided at the wedding breakfast, and proposed the health of the jubilecanans. and Mi J.. O'Carroll (Ashley) responded. The breakfast table was beautifully decorated with golden Iceland poppies and asparagus fern, and bowls ol golden chrysanthemums were arranged throughout the rooms. A two-tiered wedding cake, the gift of their daughters, Mary and Nome, was decorated with gold emblems, harps, shamrocks, and 50 green and white candles. More than 100 letters, telegrams, and telephone messages were received from all parts of New Zealand, and old friends called during the day to offer their congratulations. Mr O'Carroll was presented with an office chair, on behalf of the familv, and Mrs O'Carroll with an ottoman. Master • John O Carroll (Ashley), on behalf of the grandchildren presented a mounted walking stick' to Mr O'Carroll, and Mrs O'Carroll was presented with a Victorian posy finished with gold horseshoes and ribbons, by her little granddaughter, Noreen O'Carroll (Waipara). BALL AT HALSWELL. i The bachelors of Halswell held their annual ball in the Halswell Hall, which was decorated with the district colours, red, gold, and black, and evergreens and iiowers. Mr W. Kelly was chairman and Mr N. Gardiner, secretary of the organising committee. More than 300 guests enjoyed dancing to the music supplied by Mr R. Bennett's Orchestra. Extras were played by Messrs W. Bettel and W. Roesler. Messrs F. Knipe and A. McConnal were masters of ceremonies. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Hobson, Mr and Mrs R. Gardiner, Mr and Mrs 'McConnal, Mr and Mrs H. Hayes, Mr and Mrs F. Methven, Mr and Mrs H. Williams, Mr and Mrs T. Woods, Mr and Mrs T. L. Wright, Mr and Mrs C. Campion, Mr and Mrs A. E. Ell, Mr land Mrs N. Berry, Mr and Mrs C. I King, Mr and Mrs G. Withers, Mr and Mrs J. Muir, Mr and Mrs H, Cox, senMr and Mrs J. Burke, Mr and Mrs G. Storer, Mr and Mrs Long, Mr and Mrs W. Roesler, Mr and Mrs J. Pike, Mr and Mrs A. E. Wilson, Mr and Mrs F. Wilhelm, Mr and Mrs E. Lunt, Mr and Mrs A. Sparks, Mr and Mrs H. Cox, jun., Mr and Mrs W. Hayes, Mr and Mrs J. Cordner, Mr and Mrs McPhail, Mr and Mrs Talbot, Mr and Mrs H. Sparks, Mr and Mrs T. Knipe, Mr and Mrs J. Rogers, Mr and Mrs F. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs W. Bettel, Mr and Mrs Hockey, Mr and Mrs A. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs F. Sparks, Mr and Mrs W. Boon, Mesdames J. Kelly, McIlroy, Torrie, W. Thompson, J. Savage, E. Meyerhoff, W. Goodwin, Moloney, I. Webleys S. Wood, and W. Scott, Misses Monica Kelly, ivy McLeod, Gladys Heme, Maud McConnal, Violet McConnal, Kathleen Adams, Hazel McPhail, Gladys Thompson, B. Torrie, Margaret McLeod, Noeline McLaughlin, Joan McLaughlin, Jessie Wood, Margaret Moloney. E. Stiles, B. Anderson. Elsie Rogal. Elsie Adam, Mary Noble, Annie McDrury, Lois Hobson, Fanny Wilhelm, Gwen Brackenbridge, Freda Herdman, Gladys Kolkman, Alice Thompson, May Hayes, Doris Brown, Gladys Thompson Dorothy Savage, Edith Savage, Goding, Eileen Glover, Jessie Smith, J. Williamson. Molly Pope, Maureen * RedImond, Evelyn Redmond, Noreen McDrury, D. Milner, I. Dickson, Stevenson, Harker, Daisy Wright, Gallagher (2), Messrs N. Gardiner, W. Kelly. C. Brooks, L. Novis, L. Sparks, E. Robertson, W. Sparks, S. Wood, ty, ' Scott, W. Streeter, L. Brackenbridge.T Torrens, A. Brown. T. Williamson' A. Haybourne. C. Berry. C. Sparks, C. Pike, A. Hinton, J. Laffey, B. O'Neill F Rogers, F. McFaull, J. Moloney a' McConnal, H. Williams. R. Muir' J. Rogers, R. Storer, A. Walker, T Rogers, E. McLeod, W. McDrury. T. Wilhelm, R. Walker, C. Manship, W. MacJanelt J. Anderson, D. Mcintosh. T. Craythorne, S. Adam, P. Wall, w Moloney, L. Rogers. C. Sheard, R. Rogers, C Were, Les. Sparks, H. Moore a' Barry, W. Williams. O. McDrury J. Sexton. V. Sunckell, F. Wood, j Sullivan, J. O'Connell, J. McCartney J. Johns, J. McDrury, E. McDrury' L. Redmond. M. Nolan. J. Clift ol .'d' J Laffey, S. Sparks, J. Wright, jj. Larsen. F. Beftei; J. Ferguson, J. Gallagher and W. Boulton. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Hotel Federal: Mr W. Patrick ( 6uncdill ,, Mr D. McAlpine (Christchurch) M r j. Earl (Tiinaru) and Mi» A. B. B rere ton (New Plymouth). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mra 0. Lawson (Cape Town), Mr and Mrs Lundy (Alhburton) and Mrs A. A. Washer (Wellington)

• ST. MATTHEW'S DANCE | CLUB. ! i The opening of the newly-formed St. Matthew's Dance Club was celebrated with a successful carnival dance, held in St. Matthew's Hall. The decorations were carried out in the club's colours, red, green, and gold. Novelty dances were won by Miss Isobel Reese and Mr L. Ballantyne, Miss Joan Gaynor and Mr H. Knowles. The organising committee was Messrs J. V. Coira, F. L. Dixey, L. Lilly, F. G. Watson, jun.. and A. W. V. Reeve. Mesdames Watson, Reeve, Dettrner, and Lilly assisted at the supper hour. Cowlin's orchestra supplied dance music, and Mr R. Pockson played extras. Mr A. W. Y. Reeve was master of ceremonies. Among those present were:—Mesdames E. Wilson, McDougall, F. G. Watson, Lilly, S. Dettrner, E. M. Reeve, Misses Alison Woods, Joan Wilson, Betty Pine, Marjorie Richardson, Catherine Cowan (Hokitika), Peggy Erasmuson, Rita Mcintosh, Peggy Craig, E. McNeil, Joan Craig, Myra Moody, Norma Barnett, Nancy Dickson, Peggy Anderson, Ruth Hayes, Dorothy Gracie, Ngaire Quartermain, Dorothy Francis, Elsie Gundy, Joan Gaynor, Vera Ball, Zoe Rhodes, Lyall Mollison, Gwen Moore, Mae Clark, Clara Crosson, Gweri Chandler, Betty Nairn, Gwen Butterfield, Kathleen Dettrner, Norma Dixey, Una Hall, Jill Croll, Gwyneth Stephens, Jean Wilkins, Rona Pine, Dons Helm, Olive Sergison, Ina Stewart, Ngaire Guinness, Pat Bailey, Margaret Murray, Ngaira Joyice, Jean Withers, Peggy Thompson, Jes6ie Hayward, Rupee Mahomet, Rahani Mahomet, Florrie Mahomet; Grace Steffens, Flora Oborn, Lona Lyford, Sadie Lilly, R. Roberts, Doreen Gallaher. Grace Gallaher, Crissie Seyb, May Hillsdon, Isobel Reese, Phyllis Lang, Maude Hahn, Edna Grenfell, Judy Twose, Blossom Ballantyne, Ray Dettrner, Nola Hartly, Freda Midgley, Frances Cartwright, Jean Smith, Joan OBrien, Ruth Stewart, Phyllis Chamberlain, J. Everett, Marjorie Wright, Evelyn Jones, Edna Isherwood, Haidee Melrose, Lola Lilly, Joyce Watson,, Adelaide Melrose, and Dulcie Watson, Messrs M. Campbell, S. Parker, R. Bell, W. Hillsdon, P. Gonnski, W. Brown, C. Mabbs, R. Marquet, W. Steffens, S. King, H. Elkes, R. Pugh, N. Newton, T. Metcalf, R. Lye, D. Toomes, F. Kirwan, R. Munro, W. Duncan Camnbell, M. Spanjer, D. Windmna. C. Arnst. L. West, K. Stammers, V. Anderton, J. Turner, B. Woods, K. Turner, S. Brenford, M. Blake, M. Hughes, J. Mitchell, R. Tnst, E. Wilson? H. Knowles. A. Craggs, D. Wilson, A. Brien. W. P. Watson, K. Harris. R Fuller. D. Rosanoski. S. Buxton, K. Harker (Auckland), H. Taylor, W. Rosendale, A. Cartwright,. G. Campbell (Auckland), B. McNair, L. McGregor, J. Riach, C. Weston Auckland). C. Robb. G. Bristow, J. Withers, K. Hoadley, K. Lyford, C. Roberts, R. Langford, R. Pockson, R. J. Lang, J B. Wilson. L. Ballantyne, D. Doak, p Trolov'e, Y. Hunter, G. Devonport, L Hutchison, L. Bennett, F. Bradbury, R. W. Joyce, H. Page, G. Lawrence, F. Ewings. A. T. Gray, M. Everett E. Kibblewhite, T. Bain, J. Hayes. J B. Barnett, R. Everett, A. W. V. Reeve, F. G. Watson, F. L. Dixey, J. ! V. Coira, and L. Lilly. TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs W. Howell (Cave) been spending a few days with Miss «tnublev (Sarah street). Mrs Sholto Black (Branscombe street) and Miss Gurney have returned from a short visit to Mrs Donald Burnett (Hakataramea).