News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20902, 8 July 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES.

Mrs George Helmore (Fendalton), who is visiting her daughter in Waimate, will return to Christchurch on Monday. Mrs John Montgomery ("Holmbrook," Fendalton) and Miss I. Rutherford will leave to-day to visit Mrs J. H. Grigg, Longbeach. Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp ("Silverton," Geraldine) will leave on Tues-1 day night for Wellington on her way to Hawke's Bay, to pay a short visit to her niece, Mrs Brian Boyes. Miss Hilda Montgomery (Little River) and Miss Nancy Teschemaker (Marlborough) left yesterday for Longbeach to visit Mrs J. H. Grigg. Lady Ferguson (D.unedin) will arrive in Christchurch to-day and will stay at Warwick House. Mrs J. Dryden Hall (Cashmere Hills) will leave on Monday night for Wellington, to attend the annual conference of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mr and Mrs John Rennie (Fendalton), who are at present in Melbourne, will leave next week to visit their daughter, Mrs Flather, Brisbane. Later, they will visit Sydney before returning to Christchurch in the spring. Mrs Colin Mcintosh (West Eyreton) and Mrs H. Nutt (Motukarara) will leave on Tuesday night for Wellington to attend the annual conference of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mrs Leonard Coop (Kaituna), who has gone to Wellington to see her mother, Mrs Walter Parkinson, off for a trip to Sydney, will also attend the conference. , Mrs Polhill and Miss Kitty Polhill (North Canterbury), who have been paying a short visit to Christchurch, will return home today. Miss Jeannette March, who has been spending three weeks with her parents, Mr and Mrs George March, Loburn, will return to Timaru to-morrow. Mrs Burdon (Woodbury) will be a South Canterbury delegate to the conference of the Women's Division of the Fanners' Union, which will open in Wellington on Wednesday. Miss Sheila Howell (Cave) is a guest at Warwick House.

Mrs' Brandshatter has returned to Papanui from "Khartoum," Cashmere. Miss Barry will arrive in Christchurch from Wellington to-day and will stay at Warwick House. Miss C. M. van Asch van Wyck, world's president of the Young Women's Christian Association, and Miss C. Niven, world's secretary of the association, will arrive in Auckland on July 19, and,,are expected in jChristchurch on July' 21. The engagement is announced of Helen Ferrar, of Wellington, younger daughter of Dr; and Mrsi H. T. Ferrar, to Paul Pascoe, of Christchurch, younger twin son of Mx and Mrs Guy Pascoe. Arrangements are well in hand for the annual staff dance of the International Harvester Company of New Zealand, Ltd., to be held at the Winter Garden, on Thursday, July 13. An energetic committee is working hard to provide an enjoyable evening's entertainment, and if the sale of tickets, of which only a limited supply is available, is any indication, a very successful evening is assured. Preparations are well in hand for the D.I.C. annual staff ball, to be i held at the Winter Garden on Wednesday July 26. Music will be supplied by the Bailey-Marston orchestra and a very bright a/id enjoyable entertainment is promised.

Everything points towards Kincaid's staff dance at Frascatj on Tuesday, July 11, being an unprecedented success.

IMPROVING THE HAIR. . It you wish to improve your hair, follow the advice of. specialists and brush it. Hair Brushes will never be cheaper than they are at E. Cameron Smith's this month. A special purchase enables us to sell 14/6 brushes for 5/6, 25/6 brushes for 14/6, and many more proportionately reduced. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Regent Theatre Buildings, Cathedral Square. —6

NON-SHRINK. KNIT FROCKS. Small girls and their mothers will love these dainty frocks knitted with Halcyon non-shrink yarn. Write for Booklet No. 422, 3d. (Long sleeves, flared skirt. Length from shoulder 22in.) No. 421. 6d. (Two frocks, short sleeves, 20in and 18ih.) Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —6

We advise any lady who is anticipating the purchase of Fur Garments to view the newly-arrived stock at J Mac Gibbon's; 154 Armagh street, where a fine selection of Beautiful Coats. Necklets, and Stoles are all to be. disposed of at exceptionally low cost Don't miss this opportunity. 'Phone 34-026. —2

ADULTS ONLY. When you consider the number of preparations on the market which are recommended (for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Night Coughing Asthma), all of which are suitable for children or adults, you will realise the necessity for a mixture which contains ingredients suitable for adults only. Tavener's "Plus 4" contains those ingredients, therefore must be much stronger and more suited for adult conditions of the throat, chest, and lungs. "Plus 4," 2s 6d and 4s 6d. all grocers and chemists, or Tavener. Chemist, 183 High street. —6

Did you know that you could buy from your chemist or grocer a superior Cough Cure in a Is size? Ask for "STOP-IT," Loasby's Lung Tonic. It is effective for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc. —4

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for pobllcation in "News for Women" Items of social or persona] news. Such items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices most bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

DINNER AND ANNUAL MEETING.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ROUND TABLE CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Round Table Club took the form of a dinner held at Beath's last night. Miss Bernice Shackleton (president) occupied (he chair.

The toast list was as follows:—"The King"; the president, proposed by | Miss M. Reese, responded to by Miss B. Shackleton; the club, proposed by Miss Widdowson, responded to by Miss | F. L. Cooper; guests and new members, proposed by Miss T. Malcolm, responded to by Miss Millicent Jennings; the press, proposed by Miss L. M. Wilkinson, responded to by Miss Esther Glen. Officers elected were:—President, Miss Bernice Shackleton (re-elected); vice-president, Miss Ethel S. Batt; hon. secretary, Miss Frances L. Cooper (reelected); committee, Misses I. M. Martin, T. Malcolm, A. Scott, L. Widdowson, and L. M. Wilkinson. The annual report, read by Miss F. L. Cooper (secretary), showed that the club had a membership of 38, with 31 general and seven associate members. A total of 23 meetings had been held during the year, including luncheon and tea meetings. A special committee had compiled a questionnaire, consisting of questions relative to women and parliament, which had aroused a great deal of interest. Addresses covering such subjects as youth unemployment, mediaeval housekeeping, herbs and herb gardens, tramping, youth hostels, women and the law, woman suffrage, broadcasting, women's unemployment, Hindoo and Mahomedan, women in history, penal reform, efficiency clubs, Antarctic astronomy, and economics had beer, given by various speakers, including Professor A. H. Tocker, Professor Arnold Wall, Dr. A. Haslam, Dr. Jessie Scott, Dr. Winifred Haward, Mesdames W. F. Tracy, B. Wisely, Misses A. Candy, C. Wilding, M. Jennings, Maynard Hall, M. Spinks, M. Trent, K. Moore, Messrs Skey, J. L. Hay, Keyes, F. L. Hutchinson, J.Johnson, G. Ashton, and Miss Brenda Guthrie. An evening bridge party had also been held to augment club funds.

In May the question of affiliation with the Young Women's Christian Association had been discussed, and it was decided by the majority to enter into proper affiliation with the association on the lines of a letter from Miss Batt, outlining the relationship that would exist between the club and the association. The club had been able to assist with the relief of distress through its representation of Miss Wilkinson on the women's auxiliary of the Business Men's Relief Committee. Miss Wilkinson, with a band of helpers of club members, is assisting with the clerical work of the auxiliary. The club had also been able, through the secretary, and at the request of the National Council of Women, to assist in the women's unemployment problem. The secretary had taken a list of unemployed clerical workers who were diffident about applying to the Women's Unemployment Committee for relief, and who wanted work urgently. Approximately 70 women called to register at the secretary's office, and several applicants have been placed in permanent or temporary positions. Votes of thanks were passed to the Young Women's Chrislian Association for the use of a room for executive meetings, the press, Miss Thomas for auditing accounts, and Mrs W. Machin, Miss M. G. Havelaar, Misses E. S. Batt, K. Moore, M. Trent, A. Scott, and F. L. Cooper for their work in assisting the club during its initial stages, and to Miss M. Jennings for leading the community singing. President's Address. In her address Miss Shackleton thanked the executive for its co-opera-tion and welcomed new members to the club. She said that members should be warned against using the club for any sectional interests and of anything that might savour of propaganda. She outlined the progress made by men and women since 1100 8.C., when men attended to domestic duties and were in subjugation to the women, and were forbfdden to fill any office that might give them more spirit to band themselves against women. The men had revolted and formed clubs, and had probably struggled with problems that had interested women during their revolt in later years. "It is the wage earning, financially independent women who will be the strongest factor in consummating a new order," said Miss Shackleton. "It ha 3 generally been supposed that friendship and co-operation were the attributes of men, but it has been found that they were attributes of women as early as 1100 8.C." Miss F. L. Cooper spoke of the proposed plans for the coming year, and sugfiited that when the club became more financial members should help •business girls less fortunate than themselves who were unemployed or who needed a rest. A week-end cottage at a seaside resort within easy reach of town had also been suggested to enable members to become acquainted with each other, and the question of making up parties for mystery hikes had also been suggested. Mrs W. Machin briefly outlined the practical part that members could take in the life in the city, and how by sympathy and kindliness they could help one another. Miss M. G. Havelaar expressed best wishes for the future of the club and,, on behalf of the women's auxiliary of the Business Men's Relief Committee, thanked Miss L. M. Wilkinson and members of the club associated with her in her clerical work for the assistance they were giving the auxiliary. |

RICHMOND KINDERGARTEN

Mrs E. Hitchcock presided at the monthly meeting of the Richmond Free Kindergarten held at the school. Mrs Carter was welcomed as a new member. The school report showed a roll number of 57, and parents' subscriptions £2 16s Id. Attendances had been good, and several children who had had birthday anniversaries during the month had enjoyed sitting in the new birthday chair. Arrangements were made for a card party and dance to be held at Dixieland this month, and other ways and means of raising funds were also discussed by the parents' committee.

RANGIRURU.

OLD GIRLS' DANCE.

MANY DEBUTANTES

If the status of a school is determined by the loyalty and devotion of its former pupils, as many authorities maintain, then Rangi-ruru occupies in Canterbury a position of pre-eminence of which Miss Gibson, her sisters, and the staff must be very proud. The old girls of Rangi-ruru are at all times ready and anxious to show their kindly interest in the school, but it is on the occasion of the Old Girls' Association's annual dance that they rally in their greatest numbers and show the keenest enthusiasm. Last night, when this important social event was held at the Winter Garden, it was attended by more than 400 guests, including former pupils who had come from all parts of the province for the occasion. The ballroom was decorated with white and gold, the school colours, and the supper tables were lit with gold-shaded candles in crystal candlesticks. Music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston orchestra. The Committee. The committee responsible for the outstanding success of the dance comprised Miss Helen Buckham (president of the association). Mesdames C. S. Thomas and J. C. Newton (vice-presi- j dents), Mesdames Kenneth Robinson] and Maurice Johnston, Misses Ena Fleetwood, Nora Haggitt, M. Waller, J. Seymour, Noeleen Bishop, Celia Reese, Joan Cottrell, Louise Camm, and Betty Webb, with Miss Ina Warner asj honorary secretary. It would be difficult to find a committee more efficient and more solicitous for the enjoyment of its guests. Miss Buckham wore a distinctive frock of burgundy georgette, with cape collar and a shoulder spray of daphne and begonias to tone; Mrs Thomas wore a black lace frock, with spray of shaded cyclamen, fuchsias, and daphne; Miss Newton, black satin, cut on diagonal lines, and brightened with a diamente buckle on the shoulder and a spray of flowers from shoulder to waist-line; Mrs Kenneth Robinson, black ring velvet, with bodice draped at the back; Mrs Maurice Johnston, blue floral georgette patterned in rose pink and green; Miss Ina Warner, black satin, with skirt of black georgette banded with black satin ribbon; Miss Joan Cottrell, ivory satin with cowl neckline and coatee to match: Miss Betty Webb, paon blue satin; Miss Ena Fleetwood, vellumtlnled angel-skin lace frock, with shoulder straps and bow at the back at the waist of cherry coloured crushed velvet; Miss Celia Reese, duck-egg blue crinkle crepe, with un* common neckline, the front panel being continued to the throat, where it was tied with a narrow band of material; Miss L. Camm, ruby red crepe, with plait of red and beige crepe defining the neckline; Miss Noeleen Bishop, salmon pink georgette, the neck and armholes being i edged with white fur and the skirt weighted with three narrow frills Guests of Honour. The guests of honour, each of whom was presented by the committee with a shoulder-spray of flowers, were Miss Helen Gibson, Miss Ethel Gibson. Miss C. Lowe, and Mrs Osmond-Smith. Miss Gibson wore a black georgette dress with tiny yoke of lace; Miss Ethel Gibson wore black georgette, with yoke, and inset panels of black lace; Miss Lowe wore black lace mounted on cameo pink satin; and Mrs Osmond-Smith wore a black lace frock. The Debutantes. There were 19 debutantes, all former pupils of Rangi-Ruru. They made an attractive picture as they were presented to the Misses Gibson, who congratulated them on their newly attained dignity and wished them a happy evening. After the presentation a dance for debutantes and their partners was held, to the accompaniment of the applause of the assembled guests. Each debutante carried a posy of white and gold flowers, the gift of the association. They were:— Miss Elva Atkinson (Mason Hills), who wore magnolia crepe satin, made on classical lines, on the dull side of the material, with large bow at the back of the waist and shoulder-straps of hand-made flowers of Jhe shiny side of the satin.

Miss Helen Bruce, ivory angel-skin lace frock, simply made, with two narrow frills across each arm. Her coatee of ivory ring velvet was lined with pink eilk and finished with a spray of small pink flowers across the back of the collar. Miss Margaret Caverhill. Sistine blue crepe rosa frock, made with V-shaped neckline, narrow belt clasped with a diamente buckle, and fitting skirt flared at the hem. Her coatee was of blue crushed velvet. Miss Eileen Cuff (Ashburton), cream chiffon taffeta frock, made with dainty net fichu edged with tiny frills and clasped with a brilliant spray, and full skirt frilled from the* knees to the hem. Miss Ruth Fear, picture frock of pale primrose organdi embroidered with tiny pink and blue floral sprays, and mounted on primrose silk; the bodice was made with two frills over each shoulder and two frills at the hem of the full skirt. Miss Mary Hamilton (Scarborough), magnolia elephant skin lace frock, with tiny capelet sleeves of net and la<*e and yoke of net, on to which the lace was appliqued, while the waist was defined with a sash of paon blue velvet ribbon. Miss Sheila Lynskey, white crinkle crepe frock, with puff sleeves composed of frills, narrow belt with buckle of brilliants, and soft bow placed low on the skirt at one side. Her coatee was of water-lily green crushed velvet. Miss Rina Macdonald, fine cream crinkle crepe frock, made with cowl neckline and quaint epaulets of silver tissue.

Miss Alison Mac Gibbon, ivory crushed velvet frock, fitting to the knee and flared at the hem, with a pointed Swiss belt tied in a bow at the back. Her cape was of ivory chiffon velvet. Miss Dorothy Redgrave, cream elephant skin crepe frock, simply made, with a sash of cream panne velvet tied in a big bow at the back, and coatee of the velvet made with cape sleeves. Miss Joy Riclgen, pale pink Nottingham net lace, mounted on pink satin; coatee of crushed velvet to match. Miss Stephanie Scott, frock of ivory crushed velvet, plainly cut, and finished with a large bow at the back, with ends falling to the hem; turquoise blue ring velvet coat with collar of beise fox fur. Miss Nance Shand, cream georgette frock made with a wide sash of the georgette and short flared sleeves composed of frills to match the frilled godets inset in the skirt which fitted to the knees. Miss Huia Stables, period frock of cream wool Brussels lace, made on classical lines, and trimmed with rows of tiny georgette frills on the short sleeved bodice and on the skirt; her

cape was of turquoise blue crushed velvet. , , . Miss Myrtle Stephens, frock of ivory ! Chantilly lace, cut on Empire lines, with frilled shoulder cape to match. Miss Mary Stevenson, ivory satin frock, with very deep yoke of fine lace, narrow belt clasped with a buckle of rhinestones, and flared skirt; her cape was of ivory crushed velvet lined with pink silk. Miss June Stewart, white lace frock made with cowl neckline, narrow belt and plain skirt, fitted to the knees and flaring to the hem; her lace coatee to match had puffed elbow-length sleeves, Miss Mary Talbot, deep cream georgette frock with slight rucking on the bodice, gored skirt and crystal belt; her coatee was of claret coloured panne velvet. Miss Janet Seymour, white angelskin crepe frock, with shirred collar, continued down the back of the bodice and finished with a wedge-shaped bow, while the skirt was inset with godets shirred at the hips. Other Guests. Other ladies present were Mesdames C. A. Cuff (Ashburton), Melville Bruce, E. Fear, Victor Hamilton, H. N. Talbot, E. Ridgen, Arthur Stewart, F. B. Redgrave, J. H. Pennington, Harold Atkinson, Mervyn Stevenson, Norman Belcher, A. S. Taylor, lan Rennie, Walter Mac Gibbon, J. A. Stables, Robert Wreaks, R. H. Livingstone, K. JWalker, F. Dunnage, Cyril Stringer, A H. Cavell, A. B. Moffett (Invercargill), J. H. B. Herbert (Malta), Russell Cordery, Harold Prescott, L. W. Matson, A. Todd, Misses Horth, Peggy Wright, Nan Macdonald, Sylvia Cook, Doreen Cook, Ella Murray, Gertrude Moore, Kathleen Joseph, Margaret Hamilton, Madeline Meares, Alice Hewlett, Betty Evans, Molly Evans, Margaret Talbot, Barbara Beckett, Dora Neville, Joan Shayle-George, Pauline Shayle-George, Sheila Howell, Jean Stevenson, Joy and Bonnie Nicholls, Paula McKenzie, Dorothy Judd, Billie Allen, Dorothy Wauchop, Gretchen Sargent, Lois Ogilvie, Molly Masefield, Rachel Denham, Anne Todhunter, Barbara Bloxam, Margaret Webb, Helen Bretherton, Joan Ormerod, Dorothy Reid, Judith Jameson, Sheila Atkinson, Gertrude Browne, Billie Henderson, Joyce Buss, Joan Hannah, Dorothy and Muriel Undrill, Kitty Sinclair, Jessie Forbes, Joyce Osmond Smith, Gwen Smyth, Sybil Rutherford. Joan Dean, Sheila Pemberton, Margaret Clark, Olivia Spencer-Bower, Helen Haskins, Rona Woodward,, Joyce Cooper, Mary Caesar, Margaret Hayes, Elaine Perry, Marjorie Corwell-Cook, Doreen Hight, Betty Neave, Sybil Corsbie, Ranee Broughton, Grace Marten, Sadie Wood, Mary Menzies, Natalie Hampton, Elisabeth Tipping, Joy Rawnsley, Eleanor Denniston, Neroli McClatchie, Elisabeth Alpers, Norah Newton, Nola Shand, Mary Gill, Linley Herdman, Shirley James, Florence and Marie Cannon, Mavis Boulton, Brenda Edmonds, Nancy Flavell, Joyce Tanner, Alison Beadel, Cara Mcßae, Nancy Salmond, Jean Irving, Shona DampierCrossley, Hilary Fryer, Kathleen Needham, Winifred Hutton, Lesley James, Joan Lynskey, Ellece Blank, Dorothy Kernahan, Edith Pritchett, Nance Blunden, Margaret Anderson, uladys Acton-Adams, Mary Alexander, Faith Herdman, Joan Hart, Joyce Burt, Barbara Mulcock, Gretchen Marsden, Noreen Craddock, Jessie McDonald, Joyce Blunden, Phyllis Smith, Kathleen Godfrey, Joyce Cooper, Joan Bates, Mollie and Monica Templeman, Joan Burt, Joan Hillary, Pamela Price, Patricia Stewart, Joan Sorensen, Averill Wilson, Mavis McCrostie, Wilmot Macbeth, Joyce Austin (Oamaru), Betty Bowling, Honor Plimmer, Myra Armstrong, Myrtle Stevens, Sally Willis, Rona Rutherford, Joan Rutherford, Caroline Joseph, Kathleen Austin, Joan Skipage, Monica Little, Rose Reynolds, Irene Morton, Eana Dickson, Glyne MonckRobinson, Edna Dunnage, Jeannette March, Patricia Ronalds, Ailsa March, Pat Scott-Baker, Shona Bassett, Merla Munns, Sally Lindsay, Elsie Barr, Mynette Watson, Gladys Gray, Mollie Waller, Averil Johnston, and Betty Treleaven.

COIN PARTY.

IN AID OF PLUNKET SOCIETY.

A coin party to raise funds for the Opawa-St. Martins sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held yesterday afternoon at "The Oaks," Ensor's road, Opawa, graciously lent by Mrs F. Egan for the occasion.

A large Chinese bowl of floating red geraniums, orange abutilons, and maidenhair fern decorated the hall, and violets, freesias, berries, and marigolds were arranged throughout the rooms.

Mrs Egan received the guests wearing a frock of elm green Bedford cord, a smart toque to match, and a handsome white fox fur. She was assisted by Mrs J. A. Tait, who also helped her to arrange the delightful musical programme enjoyed by the guests. Items were given by Miss Doris Webb (musical monologues), Miss Lilian Hanham (songs), Miss Kathleen Cassidy (piano solos), Mrs Tristram Willcox (songs), Misses J. and M. Ormerod (violin and piano numbers), Miss Julie Russell (songs), Miss Nance Alexander (sketch), Mr Noel Smith (songs). Miss Edith Ford and Miss Doris Webb were the accompanists. Members of the committee present were Mrs J. A. Tait (president), Mesd,ames C. Holmes (secretary), Gordon Lucas (treasurer), D. E. Hansen, G Bradford, R. Roberts, Geoffrey Wood Alan Brown, E. Monro, J. K. Stuart' A. Ferguson, J. Hillary, W. S. Newburgh, A. H. Forbes, G. B. Morgan, J. H. Kane, S. Ellis, and H. Smith. Others present were Mesdames J. Cracroft Wilson, Cecil Wood, J M Shirriffs, W. K. Manning, A. Manning! W. Copeland, R. Roberts, jun., R. Roberts, sen., S. Craze, A. Ludecke, J. S. T}* l^',*-™-} 101 ™ 8 ' c - Lucas, sen., G. Strack, C. Glasson, J. Glasson, Walter ijndge, Frank Wilding, H. A. Goodheart, F. Steans, A. Waters. James Tait D. Garrick Maclure, N. Smith, M. L. Taylor, L. G. Blackwell. H W Smith, H. Baxter, F. H. Polhill, Fred Bowron, Hugo Freeth. Roberts, Hugh Anderson, W. M. Wilson. Horace Balfour, J. Maginness, J. W. McEnnis T K. Stuart, P. H. Webb, S. J EIHs *R Anderson, W. Wills, c M Ollivier R. Denton, C. Emerson. Tristram Wilhox, J. S. Patterson, G Watson, Misses E. M. Watson, L Cassidv Edith Ford, Betty Tait, Joan andL Mar-' Webb merod * He y w °od, and Doris

Now on view at C. E. Jones. Limited sale room. 174 Manchester street, lovely super Wilton and A--minster carpets, latest designs and patterns (as new); 60 yards runner Hoover vacuum cleaner, as new; oak furnishings of every description. Sale on Wednesday next, at 12 noon —6

RECEPTION AT QUEEN'S CLUB.

PLEASANT GATHERING

A pleasantly informal reception lor the entertainment of members and their friends was held at the Queen's Club yesterday afternoon, and was greatly enjoyed by many guests, who were welcomed by the president, Mrs J. F. Studholme. The comfortable reception rooms were attractively decorated with bowls of pussy willow and red berries and crystal vases of narcissi. The tea table was gay with low bowls of marigolds and yellow daisies. Many of the guests played bridge, and, after tea had been served, a charming one-act play, "Square Pegs," by Clifford Bax, was presented by Mrs E. J. Chennells and Miss Magdalene Hall, Mrs L. G. Pocock reading the introduction. To the players, who were enthusiastically applauded, Mrs Studholme conveyed her own and members* thanks for the pleasure they had given. Amongst those present were Mrs J. F. Studholme, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs T. L. Cowlishaw, Mrs Deans, Mrs W. H. Symes, Mrs John Anderson, Mrs Nancarrow and Miss Beryl Nancarrow, Mrs E. S. Vernon, Miss V. Hynes, Mrs Gerald Westenra, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, Mrs Heathcote Gray, Mrs A. K. Firth, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Mrs T. Leslie Crooke, Mrs Moreland, Mrs A. E. Cooper, Mrs Leonard Wilson, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs William Day, Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams, Mrs R. W. Morrow, Mrs Vesey Hamilton, Miss L. Wilson, Miss E. Wilson. Mrs J. O. Coop, Miss Harley, Mis 3 Joan Lee, Mrs R. H. Hennah, Mrs N. Buchanan, Mrs Buchanan Matson, Mrs C. L. Nedwill, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs E. T. Reece, Miss Helen Denniston, Mrs George Mcllraith, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs H. Kitson, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs M. H. Godby, Miss N. J Reeves, Miss Gladys Thomas, Miss B. Sanders, Mrs R. J. Richards. Mrs D. V. Donaldson, Mrs D. Sinclair Muvchison, Mrs Gordon Rich, Miss Hilda Williams, Miss Joan Fulton, Mrs R. J. Richards Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mrs R. de Lambert, Miss C. Gosset, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs R. Fowler, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs Stewart Mair, Miss Agnes Hav. Mrs Neil Guthrie, Mrs O. T. J. Alpers. Mrs A. H. McC. Acheson, Mrs Hamilton Price, Mrs H. J. Beck, Mrs F. W. Bicknel), Miss E. Aitken, Mrs Gordon McCredie, Mrs Plowden Wardlaw. Miss Dora Winter, Mrs C. M. Hill, Miss D. Allen, Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Miss Alice Smyth, Miss Barbara Scudamore, . Miss Kathleen Cracroft Wilson, Miss Betty Nancarrow, and Miss Betty Rutherford.

SUNLIGHT LEAGUE

Dr. D. E. Currie presided at the monthly meeting of the Sunlight League, held in Mr C. G. McKellar's office, yesterday afternoon, when reports of the various sub-committees were given by members. A motion of sympathy was passed with the treasurer, Mr C. G. McKellar, in the death of his mother.

Miss Irene Todd reported that schools adopting the Al dental scheme were retaining it; one new school at Ashburton had adopted it, and two were about to do so.

The treasurer reported a substantial credit balance, iid it was decided that a sub-commitiee consisting of the secretary and treasurer of the league and Dr. Leslie Averill should draw up a detailed report at the next meeting regarding camp equipment, including buildings, in order that permanent equipment and a, permanent site should be purchased for the use of the health camps. The smoke abatement sub-commit-tee decided to write a letter of congratulation to Dr. Fletcher Telford for the stand he had taken on the smoke abatement question. Owing to the recent frost, the soot guage installed had not been functioning well, but the worst offenders in the smoke pollution of the city had been listed, and it had been suggested that the committee should keep a look out, and later give a bonus to the engineer or the stoker who gave the best results in the cause of smoke abatement. The site for a heliotheraphy clinic was discussed in order that the W H Travis bequest for a special department for research into tuberculosis ™ cancer could be established. firW ,e J ran,p,n . e cl,,b re Ported that the first of a series of tramps had been most successful, an d that the next S , w °uld be made"on lundg? vvnen trampers would catch the 9 bert ' and C,imb Mount Her. J £ Wilding was congratulated on the booklet on the youth hostels which is a remarkably Joed publica! It was reported that the exercise* i™J? ot been as successful as it was *s?*•• Tw( \- ""employed teachwl had given their help, and S M Jennings had also assisted bySplaying accompaniments. f pdymg , h Th * moment weather had affected and Jt wa * thought that the afternoon classes were also a little inconvenient for the girls but «£ was C °p n a n S Q ** clas S r e,'Lri eße r r ? re g re "edthat the thnull* J£ d n ? 1 been successful. He t£°> 1 the c,ty was d °ing much for effort and ««*** for sporadic bS S „ here ? nd there not mu?hwas being done for the trirl* tko jwS culty was one of letdfrsfep. What^s "KteaSe^PffSf 1 ?: the "unsuccessful £?> ort had not Proved ciSf 1 ad b takeHn e th ly asso ' girls with as'fiftle JS^ Cau * * the Council to 3„T asklng the City Carneg 0 g 3°a n H he „? uesti ? n <* the a new museum d ° lty subsid y *>r

STUDENTS ENTERTAINED

The women students attending the 22 u if • Tl ' 3ining were entertained m the Chamber of Com! S 6 K bUilding last "«Jng bT£ association £ a f fif?' & f id6nt of ' the guest of°honou? wa" fe? a' ** side, Warden nf ♦*,«, nZ., , *• Ironlissitfl a nappy informal evening was i%2£? Supper was served by membeS of f£ th S e° C m, I°"' a , nd a " dancitto }he music of a gramophone wa" g en !

SYDENHAM KINDERGARTEN

An entertainment arranged by the parents; committee of the Sydenham Free Kindergarten was held in the th«t o( £ r ?. on V nd . S ro y ed so successful that it has been' decided to hold similar socials fortnightly in future \ ™W y give 2 b y Miss Orange and party Messrs Cole and Thompson provided the music, and arranged a programme of games, competitions, cxfra S ' T ' Duke P * ayed a "

DANCE AT TAI TAPU.

The old boys of St Andrew's College of Tai Tapu and surrounding dis-j tricts were hosts at a dance held in the town hall on Thursday evening. About 300 visitors attended. The hall had been decorated for the occasion with blue and white streamers and the college banner and flags, and clusters of blue and white balloons. Foliage from the gardens at "Ota-, buna" made an effective background. Sinbad's orchestra (Christchurch) supplied music, and during the supper interval Miss Wyn Withell played extras. The committee responsible for the arrangementswas Messrs T. H. Rainey (chairman), R. G. Anderson (secretary), Coop (2), Macartney (2), G. Suckling, E. Streeter, N. Withell, Mac kenzie (3). A. Payne, C. Thomson, and A. Nutt A home-made supper was served by an energetic ladies' committee. comprising Mesdames J. H. Mackenzie; H. Payne, T. Streeter, A. Tanner, and n. J. Macartney, Misses W. Withell. R. Withell, Jean Streeter, Iris Tempioton, Annie Welsh, Ida Herrick. Edna Macartney, and Dorothy Streeter. Among those present were Mesdames A. K Anderson, G. TurfelL G. Turn-b-.dl, W. Anderson, H. R. Hamilton, C. Emerson, R. H. Denton, Payne, J. S. Macartney, Douglas Lamb, G. A. M. Hilson, R. Hight, John Rennie, T. J. Streeter, T. Hewton, L. E. Smart, J. H. | Mackenzie, Alastair Hilson, J. B. Dowling, H. I. Macartney, D. L. Macdonald, C. S. Rickey, E. W. Pawsey <Hawarden), R. Templeton, and J. Bain, Misses Iris Templeton, Gwen Glasson, Ola Ritchie, Ida Herrick. Joan Templeton, •I. Butler (Dunedin). Dorothy Streeter, Winnie WithelL Ruby Withell, Jessie Gebbie, Annie Welsh, Nell Morten, Freda Mcßean. Grace Rowell, Jean Greig, Jessie Wood. Anne Cooper, B. Holmes, Nell Jackman, Patricia Coop, Barbara Coop, Betty Coop, Margaret Kimber,Kathleen Kimber, Jessie Gebbie, Jean Streeter, Peggy Allan, Hilda Stephenl^n^J W i ki £n vi< ?- Moll y R y an . Ngaire Stoddart, Thelma Hewton, Eileen King Nance Ryan, Joan Lisle, Berta Wright, Mavis Howard, Joan Gebbie, Llsie Gebbie, N. Mason, Thelma Ra<£ chffe, Adeline McStiginem, Eileen Redfern. Pathe Marshall {Greymouth). Hjlda Walls, Jean Grei?, Margaret McLepd, Ivy McLeod, Grace Walker, Kathleen Johnston, Grace ml*** ¥ y yr?* a > Ail «*n Archer (Rangiora), and Joyce Waring.

OBITUARY.

MRS W. TROTT.

The death occurred recently in the Claremont district of Mrs W. Trott, a well-known resident. Mrs Trott was a daughter of Mrs James Tucker, of Ladbrooks, and had resided at Seadown for a number of years. During her three years' residence at Claremont, she endeared herself to her neighbours by her generous, happy nature and willingness to share in all the activities of the district. The funeral took place at the umaru cemetery on Wednesday. Many floral tributes were sent by relatives and friend*.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHUfQU

Royal Hotel: Mr and Vn RewWirtflwjiffl edin). Mr 3. T. Morrison (P»\met»tonWjd»sH New City Hot«!: Mr and Mr* Q. L.Jttli§§lfl (Culverdert). • 'v..^jglM Hotel Federal: Mr R. H. ClitaCftHgH £. Ellia (Auckland), Mr and Mm 1. and Mr A. R. Ormand (Cnlv»nt*n). ■■' :#|||