News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20919, 28 July 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES.

Mrs W. Hazlctt and Miss Kitty Hazlett (Invercargill) will be visitors to Christ church for Grand National Week. Mrs Geesing (Wcstport) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs H. S. Batchelor, Gloucester street. Mrs J. W. Wright, secretary, Hawarden Women's Institute, has been the guest of Mrs Jas. Sherdan, North Avon road, for the conference. Miss Mary Loughnan (Invercargill). who is at present the guest of Miss Kalmai Loughnan. Avonside, will go on Monday to stay with Miss Betty Kiver. Papanui road. Miss Nancy Oram (Roslyn, Dunedin) is staying with Mrs C. L. Dearslcy, Fcndalton. Miss Elizabeth Acland (Brown's road), who is visiting friends in Hawke's Bay. will return to Christchurch at the end of next week. Miss Joyce Gilmour (Invercargill) will be the guest of Mrs W. Matson for Grand National Week. Miss Ava Gard'ner (Mangavveka), who has been visiting her aunt. Mrs R. J. Loughnan, Fendalton, has returned to the North Island. Mrs J. Grimmond (Ross), who is visiting Christenurch. will leave on Monday for a visit to Waimate. I Mrs J. H. Hall fPapanui road) is paying a visit to friends in Gisborne. Mrs F. A. Joynt (Temuka) is the guest of Mrs Arthur Chapman, Knowles street. Miss Kathleen Gunn (Wellington) has arrived in Christchurch to begin her training as a nurse in the Christchurch Hospital. Major and Mrs W. Bond and Misses Mary and Nancy Bond (Dunrobin, Southland) will be the guests of Miss Cotterill, Cashel street west, during race week. Sister North, of the Church Armv column, is the guest of Mrs A. C. Andrew, Hoon Hay road. Mrs J. R. Copland (Balclutha), who has been attending the Women's Institute conference, will leave for Dunedin this morning. Mrs J. Anderson (Waiwera south), who has been attending the Women's Institute conference, is staying with Mrs S. Jenkins, of Paparoa street. Mrs Ashley Dean (Methvcn) is the guest of Mrs Buchanan Matson, Mansfield avenue. Mrs L. E. Williams, president of the South Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes, Miss A. T. Williams, and Miss N. Davies, who have been visiting Christchurch, returned to Woodbury last evening. Mrs le Clerc Latter (Cloudy Range) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Nancy Teschemaker (-'Avondale," Blenheim), who has been the guest of Miss H. Montgomery, "Wairewa," Little River, has returned home. Mrs F. A. Nixon (Fendalton) and her sisters, the Misses Bullen (The Lakes, Kaikoura), who have been visiting Wellington, will return to Christchurch on Tuesday. The engagement is announced of Billie, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr George Strachan, of Christchurch, to John, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Ainger, Hamilton avenue, Fendalton. The engagement is announced of Nancy Fergus, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Norton Oram, Highgate, Roslyn, Dunedin, and William Leonard Melville, only son of Mr and Mrs C. L. Dearsley, "Tiroltal," Fendalton. On Tuesday, August 1, at Dixieland, the members of the Christchurch branch of the Nelson Girls' College Old Girls' Association will hold their annual reunion, which this year will take the form of a dinner party. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges knitted quilts from the Women's Institute, Staveley, "Small contribution for babies," clothing and blankets from Akaroa Women's Institute, per Miss Baughan, gifts from Duvauchelle Bay Women's Institute, donation from "A Sympathiser," and clothing from Fendalton branch of the Mothers' Union. "STITCHCRAFT" FOR MODERNS. Newest knitting and crochet styles from London and Paris, delightful embroideries, home decorations, dress accessories, novelties. New stitch each number. Free Transfers. Order "Stitchcraft" from your wool-shop or newsagent, or send 9d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd.. Box 1441R, Wellington. —5 SALE! SALE! SALE! Big Purchase of Reptile and Evening Shoes being cleared at low price. Smart brown real Lizard Court 255. In navy with Cuban Heels 355. Brown Lizard with 1-Bar 26s 6d. Grey Snake 29s 6d. Real Python in Grey or Brown 34s 6d and 39s 6d. Latest type in Evening Shoes 10s 6d. 13s 6d, 16s 6d. James Shoe Stores, Ltd., 148 Armagh street. J4541 Nothing cures chilblains as quickly as Loasby's "4C" Ointment. The effect is almost magical, and a large jar costs only 2s (post free). McArthurs, Chemists, cr. Colombo and Cashel streets, Christchurch. —2 CHURCH MEMBER HONOURED. Yesterday afternoon the Ladies' Guild of the Cambridge Terrace Methodist Church held a special meeting at the parsonage, to honour one of its oldest members, Mrs Israelson, on the occasion of her ninety-second birthday anniversary. On behalf of the ladies, Mrs H. Holland presented a framed photograph of some of the oldest members to the guest of honour. Items were given by Mrs Pedlar and Miss R. Bunt, and afternoon tea was served by members. i SOCIAL CLUB'S DANCE. i The opening of the newly-formed j Social Club of the Christchurch Scot- < tish Pipe Band was celebrated with a i dance, held in the Dorothy Hall. Mr < T. Potts (vice-president) welcomed the j guests. Items were given by the pipe band, J Mrs Pearce, Miss Greta Archer, pupils 1 of Mrs Chisholm, Messrs Anderson, ' Pitman, Archer, and North. Music was supplied by Wodward's Band.

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.

ANDERSONS, I^TD.

ATHLETIC CLUBS' DANCE

DANCE AT FENDALTON.

ANNUAL DANCE. An outstanding success, both from the point of view of attendance and of enjoyment was the annual staff dance of Messrs Andersons, Limited, which was held last night at the Winter Garden. A pleasant spirit of friendliness and pood fellowship characterised the gathering, which resembled a large and very happy family party. The "nests of honour were Mr F. W Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs Anderson wore a irock of black georgette and line black lace, and a black panne velvet coatee with white fur collar. The members of the committee responsible for the success of the dance were Mr H. C. Bla/.ey (secretary;, Mill A. Sloan (chairman), Mr E. G. Burn (treasurer). Misses Betty Ladd, Hazel King, and Joan Cade, Messrs 11. N. Simmonds. C. Mcllroy, A. J. Lewis, J. McKenzie, J. Diddle, G. Cullen. W. Templeton, and R. Taylor. Miss King wore an effective frock of Sistine blue circ lace, with blue velvet girdle and large red flower on the bodice; her cape was of lace to match, edged with velvet. Miss Betty Ladd wore a duck egg blue crepe de chine frock and coatee of the same material trimmed with white fur; Miss Joan Cade's frock was of lemon crepe do chine, made with inset godets in the skirt, and narrow frills weighting the heir; her cape matched hex frock. Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston orchestra, and the distribution of many amusing novelties addfed to the gaiety of the gathering. An exhibition dance was given byMiss E. Love and Mr E. Watts, and a tap dance by Mr E. Tongue. Amongst the ladies present were Mesdames 11. J. Beck, Frederick Griffiths, R. Hunter, J. R. A. McPherson, R. McDougall, A. G. Wishing. A. Taylor, S. Stewart, H. N. Simmonds, W. Randle. E. Barnes. J. Spiers, H. Cox, J. Stanton. R. Orsborn. Montie Clark, C. S. Mills, R. W. Blazey, James Hamilton, W. Byrnes, H. C. Palmer, E. Love, W. Lodge. T. Beadel, A. McCTurc, S. M. Reeves, Leo Hill. Eric Burn, R. Falloon. A. lanslcy. L. If. Hallidav. T. W. Andrews, K. O. Andrews, B. O.'Nuttall, W. A. Hopkins. E. Ranslev, R. A. Broadbelt. L. Pritchard. D. Ranslev, V. Caskie, Misses Mona Swanston. Joan Smith, Alice Campbell, Hilda Bunco, Isa Harvey, Pat McKenzie, Doris McDougall, Nora Wilson. Marjoric Sloan, Pat Aldridgc. Joyce Stammers, Jessie Vincent, Phyllis Gray, K. Wallace, Jean Gurney, Peggy Hobbs, Myra Macneill, Hazel Archer, Moyra Alpe. Muriel Dickson, Grace Sugdcn. E. Maindonald, Margaret Crosbie, Nancy Thomas, Georgie Young, Dorothy Brvce, Inga Horneman, Nancy Taylor, Violet Calvert, Roma Stowell, Barbara Jones, Phyllis Smith, Gwen Congdon. Pearl Black. Betty DiHimore, Iris Blackler (Rangiorai, Allie Good, Sally Lindsay, Brenda Edmonds. Betty Shand, Gladys Searing, Qucenie Sandford, . Winnie Shrubshall, Doris Toon, Jessie Lindsay, Marjoric Brown, Jessie Eyles, Betty Brown, Mavis Pickett, Dorice Reynolds, Marjorie Williamson, Mav Britt, Gladys Austad, Myrtle Oweii, Minnie Jarvis, Grace Muschamp, Elsie Riley, N. Ozanne, Betty Rivier, Dolly Price, Connie Taylor, I. M. Martin, Alice Latimer, Bobb' Keeper, Nancy Power, Ivy Sellars. Mary Crosbie, Eunice Humphreys, Jean Ellen, Verc Ball, Alma Rich, Monica Rich, Betty Benzoni, Bernice, Spencer, Rona Postgate, Winifred Barrett, Nell Flannery. Mavis Whytc, Nell Rodmell. Bernadelte and Jean Hahn. Merle Pope, Marion Gracie, Hilda, Watts, Harriet Nicholls, Edith Sattertnwaite, Eileen Macartney. Mavis Hughes, Esmay Wilson, Ethel Mumford. Mabel Kemp, Joyce Roden. Ivy Burns, Norma Clothier. Winnie Spiers. Marjorie Dillimorc, Marjorie Hill, Gladys Stewart, Jessie Leybourne. Alice Pentecost, Myrtle Hocking, Phyllis Ford, Kathleen Aiken, Gladys Marsden, Doreen Hart, Marie Smith. Dorothy Bates Lallie Patterson, Estellc Mitchell, and Ellen Love.

The second dance of the season, held by the Christchurch Amateur Athletic Clubs at Frascati last night, proved very enjoyable for members and their friends. Representatives from Rangiora, Leeston. and other country districts were warmly welcomed in a true sportsmanlike manner. Bob Bradford's Orchestra supplied dance music, and during the latter part of the evening numerous novelties were distributed to the guests. Members of the organising committee were Messrs J. Ainger (Sumner), W. Fitzsimmons 'Sydenham), R. Wright (Celtic), H. C. Williams (New Brighton), and R. T. J. Ryder (secretary), representing the Christchurch Club. Amongst those present wore Mesdames K. Hyland, W. H. Bickley, C. Brown, H. N. Gasson, J. Gasson, C. R. French, Misses Edith Carter, Margaret Macfarlane, Betty Bergh, Eileen Ryder, Ua Barnett, Patricia Rennie, Annie Jackson, Eileen Rhodes, Joan Poff, Hilda Iggo, Gwendoline Chandler, Marjorie August, E. Anderson, Lilian Martin, Thirza Stephenson, Marjorie Robinson, Jean Dykes, Nella Mayo, Joyce Slade, Phyllis Newth, Noleen Bishop, Nancy Findlay, Patricia Blakiston, Eileen Clements, Dora Lawson, Vivienne Robinson, Jean Prosper, Joyce Le Roi, Giorgi Strachan, Dulcie Pye, M. Bryce, Daphne Vincent, .Marge Robertson (Lyttelton), Billie Strachan, Muriel Cox. Mai-y Browne. Betty Wilson, M. C. Mcllroy, Dorothy Towart, Moira O'Halloran, Myra Smith (Kaikoura), Iris Scott, Florence Stiles, Dora Neville, Jean Irving, Margot Turton, and Margaret Dykes.

An enjoyable dance was organised by the Girls' and Boys' Clubs of St. Barnabas's Church, Fendalton, and held in the church schoolroom. Shackel's orchestra supplied dance music. The organising committee was Misses Zephlien Knowles, Edna Dalzell, Gladys Chappel, Messrs J. Stevens, T. Ullrich, B. Thompson, and W. Blake. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Zephlien Knowles and Mr V. Pheloung, and Miss Eileen Power and Mr P. Pheloung won the lucky spot. Those present included Misses Edna Dalzell, Olive and Myrtle Firth, Gladys Chappel, Zephlien Knowles, Henrietta Wolff, Hazel Clark, Dorothy GrantWilson, Rona Wilson, Joan and Phyllis Digby, Shirley Cooke, Hazel Clark, Joyce Harrison, Doris Newnham, Myrtle King, Dawn McCall, Joy Godfrey, Betty Rivirs, Hazel Moorhouse, Bette Priestnall, Pat Simpson, Joan Crawford. Cora Flint, Rona Prestney, Queen Ferver, Joan O'Neil, Hazel Conway. Peggy Watt, Molly Kearney, Freda Williams, Betty Simpson, Isobel Thompson, Mona Tracey, Gwen Hobbs, Ruby Knowles, Ann Pascoe, Eileen Power, Mabel McClelland, Joyce Lohrey, Florence Garland, Florence Nightingale, V. Capstick, H. Anderson, and T. Burrows.

BRIDGE PARTIES.

BRITISH SAILORS' SOCIETY. With a fine spirit of independence, the members of the British Sailors' Society, which, in Christchureh, as in almost all parts of the Empire, is in neec. of money, set themselves to arrange social gatherings to help the fuiids And what they undertake they carrv' out with enthusiasm and with consequent success. Yesterday afterI'oon they held a very successful bridge party in the Navy League Hall, where 20 tables were arranged. Afternoon tea was provided and served by members of the committee. Those present included Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, Mrs S. L. Partridge. Mrs G. H. C Smithson. Mrs S. R. Webb. Mrs George Hanmcr, Lady Acland, Mrs J. B Beckett, Mrs C. J. Trel.eaven, Mrs Heathcote Grav, Mrs J. S. Thomson. Mrs J G L. Vernon. Mrs J. Grimmond i Ross). Mrs E. G. McCullough, Mrs J. T Lawrie, Miss O. Justice. Mrs J. Hall, Mrs W. F.Tait, Mrs H. L. Bowker. Miss M J Dcnniston. Miss A. M. Lake. Mrs b E Wood, Mrs A. Scott Baker. Mrs j'.S Meadowcroft, Miss M. Redpath. Mrs A E. Ackroyd. Mrs W. E. Beale, Mrs S. J. Russell, Mrs E. V. Chafi'ey. Mrs J. F. Strafton. Mrs J. Barnelt. Miss Elsie Chamberlain, Miss Doris Webb, Mrs H. D. Acland, Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes. Mrs John Grigg, Miss Phyllis Bovle. Mi's J. A. S. Wait. Miss E. Aitken. Mrs Hamilton Price, Mrs C.J Hand Newton. Miss Sylvia Wright, Mrs Harold Harman. Mrs A. W. Pickering, Miss Mabel Cuthbert, Mrs A. E. Flower. Mrs Melville Bruce, Miss Ella Bull. Mrs B A. Y. Wynne-Yorke, Mrs Harold Biggs, Mrs A. K. Firth, Miss Blanche Sanders. Mrs C. H. Johnstone. Mrs G. W. C. Smithson, Mrs R. A. Bagshaw. Mrs E A. Summers, Dr. Jessie Maddison. Miss N. Williams. Mrs H. P. V. Brown, Mrs R. Wallace, Mrs T. Cloudeslev. Messrs Vizer <2). Mrs Stanlev, Mrs W. Power. Mrs N. Anderson, Mrs L. J. Taylor. Mrs A. E. Young, Mrs A. If. Oswin, Mrs W. Brock. Mrs J. A. Fleslier, Mrs T. S. Young, Mrs E. W. Piclgcon, Mrs Guy Pascoe. Mrs Percy Wwnn-Williams, Mrs Gerald Bnwen, Miss Rose Winter. Mrs W. H. Jovcc. Miss K. Tipping. Mrs W. Cuddon. Mrs J. Rollo Sharp, Mrs T. Beveridge Davis, Mrs P. R. Climie, Mrs C. H. Clemens, Mrs J. E. K. Brown, Miss M. C. Fryer. Mrs Gowing. Mrs Harrison, Miss M. Wilkinson, Mrs 11, G. Livingstone, Mrs Arthur Morten, and Miss Mary Morten. Donations wore received from Mrs H. J. Raphael, Mrs A. C. Thomson, Mrs A. F. Carey, Mrs H. C. Rogers, Mrs Russell Beals, Miss Reeves. Miss J. Fulton, Mrs J. -.1. Tripp, Miss J. Macdonald, Mrs G. Helmore. Mrs Frank Graham, and Mrs T. F. Gibson.

FOR OPAWA AND ST. MARTINS PIA'NKET SOCIETY.

A bridge party organised by Mesdames R. R. Roberts and G. H. Bradford, in aid of the funds of the Opawa and St. Martins branch of the Plunket [Society, was held yesterday afternoon iu the beautiful home of Mrs Roberts, "Woodonga," Albert terrace, St. Martins. The reception rooms were artistically decorated -with sprint; flowers, and afternoon tea was provided by the organisers. The prizewinners were as follows: —Bridge, Mrs J. H. Kane and Mrs E. Buckley. Five hundred: Mrs G. A. Fowler. Those present were Mesdames H. A. Bishop, Cecil Bay (Te Mahia>, T. Gillespie. A. Taylor, W. M. Wilson, E. Crespin, C. N. Franklin, D. C. Richardson, H. Clark, R. Roberts, jun., H. Balfour, T. Hassall, W. T. Faulkner, F. Holland, J. H. Logie, G. A. Fowler, L. B. Johns, F. Carter, S. Hughes, J. S. Kelly. H. Anderson, M. Minson, jun., H. Waldron, E. Buckley, J. H. Kane, J. A. Tait, S. J. Ellis, and F. Egan, Misses J. Bushby, E. Treneary, D. Carter, and J. Anderson. Before the guests dispersed, Mrs Tait, the president of the branch, thanked Mesdames Roberts and Bradford for having arranged such an enjoyable party, the proceeds from which would considerably augment the funds of the branch.

GOLF CLUB'S DANCE

One of a aeries of very enjoyable dances, arranged by the Avondale Golf Club, was held last night in the club's pavilion, which was festively decorated for the occasion with spring flowers, while the lights were softened with multi-coloured shades. Music was supplied by Fritz Seymour's orchestra. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs T. A. Sellers, Mr and Mrs R. Sierakowski, Mrs A. G. Day, Mrs L. Newman; Misses Itta Leishman, Sally White, Mavis Candlish, Edna McCann, Evelyn O'Carroll, Rene Bourke, Mavis Still, Mamie Burroughs, M. Hastie, J. Boyes, K. Park, Vera Brown, Joyce Grant, Myra Johnston, Kathleen Dobson; Messrs Denis Roche, J. Leishman, J. Merfield, Reg. Sullivan, E. Mahan, M. O'Carroll, H. Davies, L. Taylor, A. J. Djay, L. Newman, McDonald Smith, R. Spicer, R. N. Smart, R. Grimmer, E. A. Cleland, H. M. Cleland.

FAREWELL PARTY

Mrs A. J. Benzie (Avonside), who is shortly leaving for England to visit her mother, was yesterday afternoon the guest of honour at a very pleasant "cabin" tea-party, given by Mrs L. J. Lewis, Mrs Arthur Rose, and Mrs W. A. Erasmuson. The party was held in a private room at Ballantynes, where the teatable was decorated with red and yellow Iceland poppies. Those present, each of whom brought for the guest of honour a gift useful for the journey, were Mesdames L. J. Lewis, Arthur Rose, W. A. Erasmuson, W. Hoff, S. Dixon, W. Jopp, M. Hollander, N. McGillivray, J. S. Burns, T. T. Armstrong, and Arnold Soanes, Misses Blackham, Bessie March, and Esther Rose.

BECKEXHAM FAIR

Pastor Stuart Stevens officially opened the fair organised by the ladies' guild of the Beckenham Church of Christ, and held in the Sunday School Hall. Stallholders were:—Fancywork, Mrs King; plain sewing, Mesdames Everett and Bootten; sweets, Mesdames Clements and Burt; cakes, Mesdames Hurst and Shipman; produce, Messrs King and Melville; hardware, Mr Everett; fruit salad, Mrs Douse; delicatessen, Messrs Berry and Douse; afternoon tea, Mesdames Knowles, Chapman, and Hancock. In the evening music was supplied by Derry's Band.

TEA DANCE,

CITIZENS' BALL.

MEETING OF COMMITTEE

That the various sub-committees working for the Citizens' Ball had made great progress with preliminary arrangements during the last two days, and that business men in the city, despite the many calls made upon them, were most generously disposed towards the ball, was reported at a meeting of the committee held at 5 p.m. yesterday in the office of the women's auxiliary of the Business Men's Committee. The ball will be held in the Caledonian Hall on Wednesday, August 9, and the proceeds will be given to the women's auxiliary of the Business Men's Relief Committee. Those present were Mr H. G. Livingstone (chairman), Miss M. G. Havelaar (honorary secretary), Mesdames Arthur Rose, J. S. Neville, W. H. E. Flint, C. Bell, J. G. L. Vernon, George Aitken, George Weston, Misses Nonie Enright, Mary Menzies, Lois Ollivier, Celia Reese, Captain W. Murphy, Dr. Douglas Anderson, Messrs T. Milliken, R. L. Ronaldson. Owen Johnston, and G. Milne. It was decided that continuous music should be provided by Bradford's and Bennett's orchestras and that a letter be sent to the manager of Sinbad's band, thanking him for his generous offer of help. The decorations sub-committee reported that Mr M. J. Barnett had consented to help with the decorating of the hall and the executive of the Canterbury Officers' Club had offered to lend lamp-shades. The matter of obtaining the loan of furniture was left to the sub-committee, who will deal with the matter to-day. Many Gifts Promised. Captain Murphy said that he had obtained free of charge the tea, coffee, and milk for the ball supper. A hot supper would be provided. Mr Milne, for the buffet sub-committee, detailed the arrangements which had been made for the sale of oysters at a buffet under the stage. Dr. Anderson reported having received a generous gift from Messrs Maling and Company and Miss Havelaar reported that Fuller Brothers had printed 600 tickets free of charge. The committee having gone carefully into the matter of expense, decided that the price of single tickets should be 6s each, instead of ss, as previously suggested. The tickets will be for sale in the city to-day.

Another enjoyable tea dance arranged by Mrs C. J. Treleaven and members of the Junior Branch of the Navy League was held in the Navy League Hall yesterday from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Danielli's orchestra supplied dance music. Amongst those present were Mrs H. Prescott, Misses Nance McCullough, Lesley James, Marjorie Studholme, Joyce Burt, Mary Morten, Winnie Bain, Natalie Hampton, Nancy Williams, Janet Beattie, Joan Norrie, Joan Burt, Kathleen Early, Dorothy Lennie, Rewa Campbell, Eleanor Price, Joan Rutherford, Betty Pritchett, Mavis Boulton, Nonie Thomson, Ruth Fear, Joyce Cooper, Pat Clowes, Myra Armstrong, Ranee Stewart, Loraine Harker, Neroli McClatchie, Githa Hand-Newton, Margaret Butler, Margaret Matheson, Huia Stables, Fay Bridgewater, Dorothy Neal, Enid Arlow, and Gwynneth Talbot.

WEDDING.

. RICKEY—ASHCROFT. The wedding was celebrated recently of Inez Alice, younger daughter of the Rev. Arthur Ashcroft and Mrs Ashcroft (Oxford), to Walter David, son of Mr and Mrs D. Rickey (Waipukurau). The ceremony, performed by the Rev. William Grigg, took place in the dining-room of the Methodist parsonage, the home of the bride's parents. Wedding music was played by Miss Jean Comyns. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white satin beaute, and an embroidered net veil, sent from India by Nurse Sage, of the Punjab missionary hospital, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. After the ceremony the guests were received by Mrs Ashcroft, who was wearing a brown suit and a velour hat to tone. The decorative scheme throughout the rooms was carried out with chrysanthemums, narcissi, and daphne, and vases of freesias, parma violets, and primroses brightened the tables. For travelling the bride wore a musquash coat over a frock of brown crepe romaine, made with a deep yoke, and sleeves of vari-coloured silk. Her hat was of velour to tone. Later, Mr and Mrs W. D. Rickey left for Wellington to join the Makura for Sydney.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF FREEMASONS.

Freemasons are expecting a season of great social activity arising from tile installation of Dr. F. A. Maguire as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales (wrote the Sydney correspondent of the Melbourne "Argus," on July 20). The installation will be of special impressiveness. Grand Masters are expected from all other states and from New Zealand. Among the social events during their stay, will be the fortieth annual Masonic ball on August 3. This will be attended by the Governor-General and Lady Isaacs and the Governor and Lady Game. It is announced that already 80 debutantes are on the list to be presented. The ball will add some needed money to the Freemasons' Benevolent Institution, generally called the F. 8.1. There is interesting speculation upon the work that will be associated with Dr. Maguire's term of office. Mr William Thompson established as the coping-stone of his, career of eight years as Grand Master the Masonic village for orphans, on the hills north-east of Parramatta. Mr John Goulson arranged for the Masonic Hospital at Ashfield. Mr Aubrey Halloran, the third of the more recent Grand Masters opened it. Dr. Maguire may devote himself to the financing of these institutions, rather than to the creation of new ones.

OBITUARY. MISS L. C. HALK. UKIIEQ TRF-SS ASSOCIATION—Bf ELICTKIC TELEGRAPH—COPTRII^BT.) if* LOS ANGELES, July 2G. Miss Louise Closser Hale, aged 61, the New York and London stage actress, who recently scored a success in motion pictures, died to-day of apoplexy. PARTY AT AVONSIDE. At the home of Mrs A. C. Nottingham, Avor.side, a very pleasant party was held last night, the organisers being the parishioners of St. Paul's Church, Dallington. Bridge and "500" and many amusing competitions provided entertainment for the guests, amongst whom were the Rev. Father P. Madden, Mrs Nottingham, Mr and Mrs A. Wills, Mr and Mrs Clive Hill, Mr and Mrs J. Manning, Mr and Mrs G. McArthur, Mr and Mrs J. B. McCormick, Mr and Mrs Dan McCormick, Mr and Mrs A. E. Mercer, Mr and Mrs J. Fox, Mr and Mrs K. Dunn, Mr and Mrs Kortegaste, Mrs W. Lee, Mrs O. W. Owles, Mrs O'Neill, Mrs Russell, Mrs Park, Mrs Ayres, Mrs J. Kennedy, jun., Misses J. Crowley, E. Crowley, M. Clougher, G. Nottingham, D. Boyce, R. Boyce, M. Payne, Messrs R. Nottingham, F. Pender, C. Berwald, G. Snelgrove, F. Mortlock, Eller, J. Oakley, R. Rastrick. Tlje prize-winners for bridge were Mrs Lee, Mr Clive Hill, Mrs J. B. McCormick, Mr J. Manning, and Mrs O'Neill. Donations were received from the following:—Mr and Mrs W. Hayward, Mr and Mrs E. C. McDermott, Mr and Mrs Talbot, Mr and Mrs J. J. Dwycr, Dr. and Mrs A. B. O'Brien, Mrs Alex Forbes, Mrs M. Prendergast, Mrs Ives, Misses Morkane, Misses M. and N. Enright, Misses Anderson, Miss L. Donohue, Mr D. J. Shea, and Father G. Daly. TRAMPING CLUB'S DANCE. Members of the Wanderers' Tramping Club entertained their friends at a pleasant dance. Miss Mary Nolan's orchestra supplied the music, and Mr N. G. Winter acted as master of ceremonies. The committee responsible for the success of the dance was Misses J. Ramsay and Esma Jones, Messrs E. Robinson, 1.. Stephenson, O. Sprosen, H. Neeley, and R. L. Jacobsen. Among those present were Mesdames E. Robinson, G. Gormly, O Jacobs en, J. C. Winter, and N. Roberts, Misses Beris Cresswell, Eileen Boyland, Lilian Ayling, Gwen Winter, Minnie Reed, E. Wiseman, Maud Wilson. Beth Walker, Molly Williams, Jean Boot, Louise Kiddle, Olive Booth, Muriel Foster, Kathleen Jacobsen, Isobel Steel, Ida Staples, Sylvia Smith, Katnleen McNamara, Olive Jacobsen, Phyllis Robinson, Margaret Craig, Rebe Dean, Dorothy Dean, Huia Pendrick, Mildra Foster, Kathleen Wilson, Sybil Spence, Mavis Brown, Joyce Bell, Bernice Warren, and Dorline Taylor. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. An enjoyable party, to celebrate the coming-of -age of Miss Ella McPherson, was held at the home of Mr and Mrs H. Thrower. The time passed pleasantly with dancing, games, and competitions, and items were given by Mr Warrilow. Those present were Mr and Mrs Hallaway, Mr and Mrs W. Hughes, Mr and Mrs T. Uren, Mr and Mrs Warrilow, Mesdames Baldwin, Robb, Martin, and Swanston, Misses Joan Wells, Laura Hughes, Penelope Thompson, Adelaide McPherson, Edna Smith, Molly Pope, Edna Gorman, Phyllis White, Messrs W. Thrower, F. Thrower, C. Coop, W. Seay, G. Sutherland, C. Hallaway, T. McKay, M. Hutchinson, L. Hutchinson, J. Hurdie, N. Haig, R. Campbell, and E. Heagren. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel: Miss A. McDowall (Wellington). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs Truscott and Mrs Taylor (Auckland). Hotel Federal: Mr P. T. Cullen (Wellington), Mrs D. Bell, Mist) M. Bell (Feilding), Mr Hunter (Greymouth.), and Miss N. S.. Grant (Palmerston North).

SKATING PARTY. CANTERBURY COLLEGE STUDENTS. A skating party was held last night at the Olympia Rink by students of Canterbury College. About a hundred—mostly men—were present, and an enjoyable night was spent. Included in the programme were several novelties. Winners of lucky spot and Monte Carlo competitions were Miss P. Young and Mr J. A. Simpson. A hockey match on skates was played between teams representing the law students and the so-called purity league, the latter winning after a strenuous and exciting game by 3 goals to 1. Owing to lack of experience in the finer points of the game, the players provided much amusement by frequent and complicated spills, amid keen barracking from the onlookers. [•ARTY AT AVONSIDE. Choir boys of Holy Trinity, Avonnde, who have undertaken tb* management of the bran tub at the annual spring fair, were the guests of honour at an enjoyable party arranged by Mr A. Lilly. There was a large gathering of parents and friends, and the boys received many contributions of gifts for their "tub." The programme included a solo and tap dance by Miss Betty Carnochan; Irish reel, Misses Josephine Mercer, Shiela Bennetts, Rose Mercer, and Betty Carnochan; song, Master Welford Howlett; recitation, Mr C. Romeril; and a ballet by Miss Muriel Waugh's pupils, the Misses Josephine Mercer, Rose Mercer, Sheila Bennetts, Betty Carnochan, Margaret Wootton, Margaret Scurr, and Joyce Sawtell. Old English games were also enjoyed.

Members of the choir acted as hosts and hostesses during the supper hour.