News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20946, 29 August 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Lady Findlay (Wellington) will arrive in Christchurch this morning to visit her son and daughter-in-law. Squadron Leader and Mrs J. L. Findlay, Sockburn. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, who has been spending several weeks in Christchurch, left last night for Wellington, where she will spend a week before going to Wanganui. Miss Gwen Baxter (Bristol street) will be a visitor to Hawarden for the golf tournament next week. Misses Eileen Rose (Rugby street), Betty Flint (Fendalton), and Alma McCallum (Timaru), who are visiting the Franz Josef Glacier, will return to Christchurch on Saturday. Madame Winnie Fraser, who is at present in Sydney, will leave for Brisbane during the second week in September, and will later return to Sydney, where she has seversl professional engagements. She intends to return to Christchurch at the end of October. Misses Peggy Rhind, Aileen Morrison, and Billie Armstrong will return on Saturday from Westland, where they have been visiting the glaciers. Miss Webster (Jackson's road, Fendalton), who has been spending a few months in Australia, will return to Christchurch to-morrow. Mrs A. H. Tocker (Fendalton) will leave shortly for Wellington to visit her mother, Mrs J. D. Sievwright. Miss Margaret 3e Cren (Timaru), who has been visiting Miss Maisie Jamieson, Deans avenue, has returned to Timaru. Mr and Mrs L. P. Longuet are the guests of Miss Ferguson, "Butanben," Arthurs Pass. Mrs A. C. Nottingham (Avonside) is visiting Mrs F. A. Raymond, Timaru. Miss Vera Yager, who has been the guest of Mrs W. Plaskett, "Riverbend,"' Amberley, has returned home. Miss Dorothy Lynskey has returned from a visit to Hokitika and Ross. Miss R. Costello and Mrs L. Fitzgibbon and children are spending the school holidays at Otira. The engagement is announced of Marjorie Edith, only daughter of Mrs Davie, Sumner, and the late Mr F. H. Davie, to the Rev. Tom Mortimer, only son of Mr and Mrs Harry Mortimer, Devonshire, England. KNIT THIS V-BACK SWIM SUIT. With "Crocus" Non-Shrink Knitting Wool it is a simple and inexpensive matter to knit an exclusive-looking bathing suit. Booklet No. 441 features the smarest of two-tone suits, briefskirted, with long V-back corresponding to evening gown designs. Send 3d stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —3 HOW TO RESTORE GREY OR FADED HAIR. Why suffer the embarrassment of grey or faded hair, while you are still young. Vincent's Double Strength i Hair Restorer (Prescription from a j London Hair Specialist) has been proved as the most successful treatment for restoring grey or faded hair to its natural colour. (IT IS NOT A DYE), yet the grey hairs simply fade away after a few weeks' treatment. 2 6 (double-sized bottle), Tavener, Chemist, 183 High street, Christchurch. —6 ANNETTE TOILET SALON. WAVING WHITE HAIR. Even the most delicate of white and grey hair can now be permanently waved without fear of discoloration by the use of Eugene's new I.D.L. sachets, which are used by the Annette Toilet Salon, 53 Cathedral square, below Dixieland. Miss E. Broun and Miss A. Feron, late of Stamfords, Wellington and "Xuckland, specialists in the latest Eugene methods, are in attendance. 'Phone 41-042. —I PRESERVE EGGS NOW. Eggs last winter cost 2s 4d per dozen. Wise folk who bought eggs last November at 8d per dozen and preserved them with Ovoline Paste were able to enjoy eggs all the winter at a very low cost. Many people made money by selling their Ovoline-preserved eggs to stores at Is 4d per dozen. A Is 6d jar of Ovoline preserves 420 eggs. All Grocers. —1 i Be sure you get the improved "Stop- ; It." For Coughs, colds, and influenza you wilj find it warm, soothing, and effective, Handy size 1/-, Large Size 1/9, Extra Large 2/6. —3 FREE BOOKLET FOR WOMEN. The valuable little booklet, "For The Woman of To-day," is offered Free by E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., fhe Big Chemists, Cathedral square. These highly instructive booklets tell how to use the new Muriel Astor Toiletries, and offer many new beauty hints. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., have recently opened a large shipment of complete Muriel Astor Toiletries, and offer them at very attractive prices. —6 MODES DE LUXE. A becoming array of most charming frocks similar to those displayed at the recent mannequin parade by BEATRICE PARTRIDGE, may now be inspected at the Salon, 126-128 Gloucester street (Hurdley's Corner). Individual attention and advice by the expert dress designer now engaged will assist patrons in their choice of suitable design, etc. Ring 41-060 and make your appointment. _3 BRIDGE PARTY Mesdames Cheshire and Taylor were hostesses at a bridge party held recently at the residence of the Misses Bain, Head street, Sumner, for the purpose of augmenting the funds of the Sumner Croquet Club. Prizes were won by Mesdames Morton and Atkinson. Those present included Mr and Mrs C. E. Claydon, Mr and Mrs Clark, Mesdames Hudson-Brown, Forrest, Morton Atkinson, Brake, Cheshire, Taylor' Whitfield, Menzies, H. Thomson, Milne] Dawson, Tustin, H. Neilson, Misses P. and R. Bain. T. Milne. N. Overton Wood, R. Macfarlane, Weastell (2). SOCIAL AT ADDINGTON A successful social was held at the Addington Tennis Club pavilion by the combined Christchurch Technical College Ladies* and Men's Hockey Clubs. The time was passed with dancing, games, and community singing. Competitions were won by Misses Eileen Byrne, Norma and Connie Collett, Messrs F. Lovett and R. Goldstone, and a special prize was won by Mr W. Cole. Members of the committee in charge of arrangements were Mrs F. H. Muirson, Miss Patricia Tobin, Messrs John Goldstone and J. Howman.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" Items of social or personal news. Sncb 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.

OBITUARY MRS MARTIN-LEVESON After a comparatively brief illness, there died at Palmerston North Mrs Martin-Leveson, formerly of the Wairarapa. Born at Naseby, Central Otago. Mrs Martin-Leveson obtained her education at Naseby and the Hamilton South schools. As a young woman she went to the West Coast and there met her future husband Mr Peter Martin-Leveson, who was 'then superviser of construction works at the Westport-Stockton coal mine. Hi* duties finally took him to the North Island, and he was for varying periods at Lower Hutt and engaged on works in the Wairarapa before taking up property at Atea, Eketahuna, in 1915. Nine years later Mr and Mrs MartinLeveson retired from active pursuits. and went to Palmerston North to live! MRS A. LOW Mrs Elizabeth Ann Low, widow of Mr Alexander Low, formerly manager of Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser, Ltd., died at Roseneath, Wellington, last week. She was 76 years of age. Mrs Low was born at Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and came to New Zealand with her parents in the ship Robert Henderson, in 1869. The family settled in Dunedin, where Mrs Low's marriage took place, and she went to Wellington about 35 years ago. She took a keen interest in a number of social organisations, was president of the ladies' auxiliary of the Presbyterian orphanages, and at one time was president of the ladies' auxiliary of the Young Women's Christian Association. She was also a member of the Roseneath Presbyterian Church. GIFT PARTIES Miss Aiisa Wesi, whose marriage wiil take place this week, has been the guest of honour at several gift parties given by her friends. On Saturday evening. Miss Inez Clark fPetrie street) was hostess at a "pantry" gift party given in honour of Miss West. Miss Helen Ferguson (Cranford street) was hostess at a "kitchen" gift party at her home, and "bathroom" gifts were brought by guests at a party given by Mrs J. Mason (Holly road), and her mother, Mrs Eaglesome. Miss Mavis McCrostie (Papanui) held a pleasant "toilet" gift party in honour of Miss West. Those present were Mesdames C. L. McCrostie, G. S. McCrostie, A. M. West, Douglas Dodds, J. McGiffen, Misses Mavis and Madge McCrostie, Rene Lill, Helen Ferguson, Ruth Royds, and May Lockwood. A number of kindergarten .teachers paid a surprise visit to Miss West's home, and spent an enjoyable time with games and competitions. Useful gifts for her future home were presented to the guest of honour. Those present were Misses "Margery Suckling, Irene Todd, Olive Jacobson, Shirley Clark. Joy Bartram, Betty Thompson, Fiona Riley, Nancy West, and Mavis McCrostie. MRS CECIL MALTHUS Mrs Jessie Hazel Malthus. wife of Professor Cecil Malthus, who, yesterday, was appointed to the Chair of Modern Languages at Canterbury College, is herself a graduate of Canterbury College and has many friends in Christchurch. She is a daughter of Mr John Watters, formerly headmaster of the Ashburton High School, and has had a distinguished scholastic career. i Mrs Malthus was born in Oamaru and was educated in Ashburton. In 1915 she graduated Bachelor of Arts at Canterbury College and was awarded a senior scholarship in Latin. In 1913-1914 she gained College Exhibitions in Latin, and in 1915 she was a member of the executive of the Students' Association. The next year, she graduated Master of Arts with honours in Latin and English. For a short time she was on the staff of Nelson Girls' College and, for two years, was on the staff of the Ashburton High School. In 1918, she was married, and since 1923, when her husband was appointed lecturer in modern languages in the University of Tasmania, she has lived in Hobart. Mr and Mrs Malthus have five children. KITCHEN' PARTY Mrs W. J. Tomkinson was hostess yesterday afternoon at an enjoyable party given at her home at Addington in honour of Miss Nellie O'Brien, whose marriage will take place at the end of this week. The reception-rooms were decorated with bowls of japonica and cherry blossom. Mrs Tomkinson wore a handsome frock of brown lace and' Miss O'Brien, who received many useful gifts for the kitchen of her new home, wore a frock of rust coloured marocain. Piano solos played by Mrs D. F. Dennehy, were greatly enjoyed. The guests were Mesdames M. O'Brien, W. J. Doyle, E. C. McDermott, D. F. Dennehy, A. H. Lane, J. McLeod, W. Bush, Misses Nellie O'Brien, W. Beaven, Mollie and Agnes Darby, Audrey Tutton (Rangiora), May and Queenie Tomkinson, and J. McKenzie. DANCE AT NORTH BEACH The social committee of the North Beach Progress League held a successful social and dance in the Peace Memorial Hall at North Beach in aid of the New Brighton men's division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers, and dance music was supplied by Miss Maisie Ottey, assisted by Mr Arnold. The master of ceremonies was Mr T. E. Thomson. Items were contributed by Mrs Richards and Miss Chapman. The lucky-spot dance was won by Mrs W. Chapman and Mr L. Nichollas. Among those present were:—Mesdames Gadd, C. F. Scott, T. E. Thomson, Richards, Wilson, T. E. Welsh Williams, E. Osborne, T. W. Thomson, S. Bargrove, W. Chapman, T. Hodgson, L. Moore, W. Leverett, R. Andrews, Coates, J. Bobby, B. Northcote, L. Nichollas, G. Marriott. Misses Joan Haskings, Leila Archibald, Sheila Chapman, Pat Lattimore. Evelyn Hamilton, Rita Bateman, Billie Lee, Nettie Inkster, Fay Power, V. Clarkson, M. Gibson, E. Clarke, S. Stevens, R. Saunders, N. O'Connell, A. Price, E. Stevens, R. Smith, N. Uren, Jean Travers, and Nellie Johansen. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH United Service Hotel: Mrs Browning (Wellington), Mrs A. Hosking (Masterton). Royal Hotel: Miss N. Cleavin (Waikari), Mr and Mrs G. Bentley (Sydney),

WEDDING I KELMAX—STRANG I Th" v.-edciins was celebrated at T.maru recently, of Kathleen Maud, cnlv daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Strang, Wai-iti road, to Gordon Davidson Beattte. voungest son of the late Mr J. Kelman, and of Mrs Kelman. Seadown, Tirr.aru. The Rev. A. Beg r ner'ormed the ceremony, which was celebrated on the lawn at the home of the bride's parents. The bridegroom's sister, Miss a. Kelman, played the wedding music. A simple frock of ivory ring velvet and lace, cut on classical lines, was worn bv the bride, who was escorted by her "father. Her embroidered veil, worn well off the face, was gathered, closely to the nape of the neck with a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of spring flowers and maidenhair iern. Miss Catherine Porteous, of Ohai, Southland, acted as bridesmaid. Her f'-ock of pink ring velvet was of ankle length, and she wore a hat to tone. Pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern composed her bouquet. Miss Joan Ross, a niece of the bridegroom, who acted as flower girl, wore a long frock of buttercup ring velvet, and carried a basket of yellow daffodils. Mr Jack T. Strang, a brother of the bride, was best man. Mrs Kelman received the guests later at the Caroline Bay tea rooms. She was wearing a black tailored suit with a white fur necklet, and a black and white straw hat. Red anemones i-.nd fern were arranged in her bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy suit and a navy straw, hat, and carried mauve anemones and fern. When Mr and Mrs G. D. B. Kelman left later for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a navy tailored suit and hat to tone, and a handsome fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. DANCE AT CULVERDEN More than 300 guests attended the. annual Catholic dance held in the Culverden Hall in aid of the building fund of a Catholic church. Ferns and butterflies decorated the walls, and green, gold, and whitestreamers were arranged from three central bells of roses. The stage had been converted into a cosy lounge for the occasion. Songs were sung by Mr W. Toomey (Christchurch), and Mrs W. Toomey acted as accompanist. Miss Cook's orchestra supplied dance music, and Miss E. Black and Mr R. Chapman played extras. Messrs F. Kennedy and A. Lambie were masters of ceremonies, and Miss Bell and Mr J. White won a lucky-spot dance. Among those present were the Rev. Father Halvey (Hawarden), Mr and Mrs W. Toomey (Christchurch). Mesdames McCulloch, E. Kennedy (Christchurch), A. H. Brown, P. Hadley, J. Thompson, J. Dwyer, G. Popplewell, M. Bethell, J. S. Kennedy (Rangiora), Earl, H. Phillips (Waikari), G. Wade, A. Burke, S. Scott (Medbury), E. Davison, A. Hern, W. Mockett, E. Burrows, D. Davison, W. Gundy,- W. Gruber, Thomson (Rotherham), M. Keane (Christchurch). E. Roberts, L. Forbes (WaiaiO, A. Milne, White, J. E. Coey (Ethelton), E. Dwyer, Heasley (Hawarden). E. A. Robson, W. Lambie, G. Loflhagan, R. Boot, M. Fitzgibbon, W. Clarke, Walker (Rotherham). R. Crewes, J. Hamilton, W. Gudsell. N. Minogue (Christchurch), D. Munro, B. Fogarty. W. Bamford, Cunningham, E. Johns, T. Capstick, O'Connell, Misses Nora Fitzgibbon (Rangiora), W. O'Connell, M. Mcintosh, Yvonne Young fOamaru), Marjorie Brown, Alice Popplewell, N. Hoban, Patsy McBrearty (Rangiora), Alma Hadley, C. McKay, Mollie Watson (Christchurch), Margaret Kennedy (Rangiora), Christine O'Connor, L. Allen, Beryl Thompson, Julie Hoban, E. Hoban. M. Fitzsimmons, G. McLeod (Christchurch), Una Brooker (Medbury), Gladys Hopkins. Betty Kennedy (Rangiora), Margaret Cassidy, N. Flannigan, Betty Munro, May Mockett, Mary Finlay, C. Watters (Hawarden), Joan LofThagen, Jessie Croft, L. Watters, Robson, Elsie Moore (Dunedin), H. Gainsford (Hawarden), V. Watters, Mary Collins (Tomare), B. Stancomb (Hawarden), D. Newman (Waikari), M. McKay, M. Mannion (Waiau), F. Davies, Nolene Denton, Esme McEwan, P. Manning, Mary Dwyer, E. Dwyer, F. Mockett, S. Richardson, Eva Black, Jean Gundy, C. Crean, C. Munro (Hawarden), K. Fitzgibbon, Jean Popplewell, Nancy McKay, D. Mercer, Stella Galletly, Amuri Draper, D. Smith (Waikari), E. Draper, Rita Innis, Jean Fisher, F. Quinlivan, Dorothy Dalzell, L. Bamford, M. Gainsford, Iris Dalzell, V. Bamford, Rita White (Hawarden), D. Gainsford, E. Megowan, Etnel Hooper, N. Cassidy, N. Davison, Mavis Buchanan, E. F. Pavelka (Westport), B. Bell, Florence Wallace, Lola Bamford, Elsie Mason (Hawarden), Mildred Wright (Hawarden), Duncan (Waiau), Hartnell, G. McLeod (Christchurch), M. Munro (Hawarden), E. Powis, M. Black, M. McKay, and F. Buchanan. WOMEN'S CLUB Iceland poppies in light autumn shades, with prunus and snowdrops decorated the rooms of the Canterbury Women's Club for the "500" party held there last night. The hostess, Mrs W. H. Williamson, wore a frock of black crepe de chine patterned in beige floral design, and a long-sleeved coatee to match. DANCE AT HORNBY A dance at the Orange Hall, Hornby, organised by Messrs P. McTainsh, J. Little, D. Harland, and J. Patterson, was well attended. Music was supplied by Fred. Whitelaw's band, and Miss P. Gordon played the extras. Messrs J. Patterson and J. Little acted as masters' of ceremonies. The hostesses for the supper were Mesdames P. McTainsh, J. Little, D. Harland, and Miss M. Peacock. Among those present were Mesdames J. Burgess, A. Whale, T. Whitelaw. J. Little, P. McTainsh, D. Harland, Misses Agnes Waddell, Edna Prisk, Ngarita Kenworthy, Gladys Chisholm, Pat Gordon, Dorreen and Elsie Smalley, Kathleen and Nita Henry, Kathleen Oldfield, Margaret McGirr, Nancy Bigham, Kathleen and Irene Millner, Jean Henderson, Joy Horman, Phyllis Robinson,' Pansy and Thelma Anderson (Templeton), Gertrude Cox, Rose Clinton (Templeton), Doris Budge, Billie Denver, Mavis Peacock, Mavis Stevens, May Peters, Sylvia Barrow, Elinor Webster, Violet Watson, Gay Brett, Elsie Davies, M. Lawson, P. Gruppleaar, Agnes Penny, and Thelma McGarry.

DANCE AT PREBBLETON Messrs G. Ash, J. Hartnell, W. Kolkman, J. O'Neill, and J. Smith were members of the organising committee responsible for a dance held at the Prebbleton Hall in aid of the school funds. Kinsman's Band supplied dance music, and an extra was played by Mrs K. Hammond. Mr and Mrs G. Rutherford were the winners of a Monte Carlo dance, and Mr J. Smith was the master of ceremonies. Prizewinners at cards were Mrs A. Birch, Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr A. Birch, and Mr G. Leening. Amongst those present were Mesdames J. O'Neill, J. Smith, W. Kolkman, J. Hartnell, W. Downey, W. Hands, C. Hands, W. Goodwin, H. Goodwin, Maddox, C. Atkinson, F. Simpson, G. Rutherford, A. Birch, H. Prebble, L. Harris, K. Hammond, T. Port, J. T. Gallagher, L. A. Gallagher, A. Bennett, J. Southon (Woodend), J. Easterbrook, E. Walker, G. Tod; Misses Doreen Tod, Mavis Smith, Bertha Baker, Cora Saunders, Joyce Kolkman, Bertha Hartnell, Rhona Tod, Gladys Baker, Kathleen Tod, Ivy Saunders. Dulcie Hern. Violet Kolkman, Jean Warren, Elsie Gallagher, Margaret Barr, Edith Bennett, Doris O'Neill. Eileen Spicer (Hornby), Dulcie Smythe, Hester Port, Kathleen Boyle. Sophie Boyle (Hornby), Poppy Hammond; Messrs L. Pickering, V. Arps, J. Kennedy, G. Leeming, J. Hill, J. Smith, F. Rogers, T. Rogers, C. Kolkman, C. Hands, F. Simpson, H. James, D. Anderson, H. Goodwin, W. Downey, W. Kolkman, J. Hartnell, J. T. Gallagher, L. Gallagher, G. Ash, J. O'Neill C. O'MaJley, G. Earnshaw, E. Walker, G. Walker, J. Smith, G. Gallagher, L. Gallagher, H. Walker, E. Prebble H Prebble, M. Hampton, J. Crozier A Birch, G. Rutherford, L. Harris J Easterbrook, R. Rogers, G. Regan' G Stewart, A. Case, F. Banks, R. Smith' and R. Carpenter. KANEKE CLUB Miss W. Gilpin was hostess at a meeting of the Kaneke Club. A play was presented by Mrs F. M. Orchard, Misses I. Cooper, N. Gillespie! D. Bridgman, and Misses S. Collins and M. Pearce gave a sketch entitled "A Matter of Husbands." The Misses G. Tompkins, N. Billcliff, and W. Gilpin contributed excerpts from "The Mikado" in costume, and a hiking chorus with Miss R. Wilding as soloist, was much enjoyed. The programme concluded with a display of waxworks by Miss A. Freeman. Supper was served by Mrs Miller and helpers.

BALL AT HORORATA The spinsters and bachelors of Hororata and visiting friends from Christchurch and surrounding districts enjoyed the hospitality of the Hororata Benedicts at their ' annual balL which was held in the Hororata Public Hall. The ballroom has seldom looked more attractive, the lights being softened with coloured shades, decorations of streamers, and festoons of greenery. The supper tables were decorated with spring flowers. Music was supplied by Wells's Orchestra (Christchurch), extras being played by Miss H. Maffey and Mr Westwood, of Darfield. Messrs E. Fleming and A. J. Harris carried out the duties, of masters of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs T. F. Hight, Mr and Mrs R. Murray, Mr and Mrs E. Fleming, Mr and Mrs D. Busch, Mr and Mrs S. Gibson, Mr and Mrs R. D. Gray, Mr and Mrs A. J. Harris, Mr and Mrs N. A. Oliver, Mr and Mrs P. Phillips, Mr and Mrs T. Keltie, Mr and Mrs Reddington, Mr and Mrs F. S. Barrett, Mr and Mrs E. Adams, Mr and Mrs L. Parker, Mr and Mrs J. Thorne, Mr and Mrs B. Maffey, Mr and Mrs C. Ingram, Mr and Mrs M. Kellaway (Coalgate), Mr and Mrs Collings (Coalgate), Mr and Mrs King, Mr and Mrs G. Marsh (Glentunnel), Mr and Mrs L. Derrett, Mr and Mrs H. Carter (Sumner), Mr and Mrs W. Carter (Sumner), Miss E. O'Neill (Sumner), Mr and Mrs Murfitt, Mr and Mrs S. Smith (Glentunnel), Mr and Mrs F. Smith (Glentunnel), Mr and Mrs C. H. McCausland (Kimberley), Mr and Mrs Magon, Mr and Mrs Reeves (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. Beattie (Springfield), Mr and Mrs C. C. Pearson, Mr and Mrs C. D. McGarry (Coalgate), Mr and Mrs F. N Wright, Mr and Mrs Duckmanton, Mr and Mrs Collinson (Windwhistle), Mr and Mrs J. Keltie, Mr and Mrs W. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Joyce (Coalgate), Mr and Mrs Felton, Mr and Mrs Tillett, Mesdames H. Yeates, A. McKenzie, B. Pickering, J. Crump, Sedcole, J. Charles (Coalgate), T. B. Jones, R. Allen, G. Fuller C. Chapman Weir, W. Teale (GlentunS. ' n' J in £ ent ' Mic3es G - Mi lne, D. Sel J.' D A Th waites, E. Gray, R. Bart $? rah ? m A M " Charles (Coalm lk& Pn . est v G - Charles (Coalgate). M. McK e n 2l £ I Phillips, H. Phillips, S v»h<?-n A r am ?' B - Hore > L Hore, £m ™ G^ Lo ,^ ker ' p - Hocking (HalSL J a £ in J (Greendall), H. ¥• • M , affey - J - Chapman, A. sXffft # m , lth ,<Christchurch), K. SS2? ' A N \£# e ' M - Stewart (CoalJeweil A f2 W fu?A-f- W i Us ' McCaughan, vTriJ (Wh i t^ llffs) - J - Collinson HockHd t ri Gr^ndale)^ a Ha milton, M. nocKndge, Frew (Greendale) M K°n (Coalgate), E. Felton, & u7e SSSI; (Glentunnel), Youngman (Charing Cross), E. Weas(SUSEK*- M - Jenkins « vSt

HARRIERS ENTERTAINED The Christchurch Pioneer Girt Sgi riers. held a party at the borne of jfljj A. L. Newberry, Eastern terrace. ®K| kenhara. The guests included sentatives of the various -harrier di|| of Christchurch. Games and -dancing were ;r.Cidd<sJ fIF the evening's programme. j Among those present were: 31? WW Mrs A. L. Newberry. Mr and 3Sa Crawford, Misses Kathleen Jjea, Lee, Y. Edwards, Betty McXae, McCannon, Eileen Holland, Mail®! Clements, Margaret Hood, Conmft<§§ lett, Nancy Holland, Pat CSaoSW Edna Neville, Vera Ramsay, Kta BB wick, Edna Innes, Estelle T!yi§§M E. Foster, Gladys Squire; SfeSjSj Graham, Orchard, H. O. Savage, T. Hood, J. Harvey, H. J. Holmes, L. G. Milner. L. Newbenq T. Newberry, Rupert Fearee, Bass© Hay, J. Evans, L. King, L. DangerfljaSj C. Blanchard, K. Innes, M. MayftS® and F. Williamson WORKERS* EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION SOCIAL A successful social evening was in the Workers' Educational AssssS&l tion's rooms on Saturday evenimJ when Alan Mulgan's one-act play, *ls* Love of Appin," was produced the direction of Mr A. MicQuaflri The characters were represented ft Mrs Dallas, Messrs J. Cormaek. Enright, and A. MacQuarrie. AItSW wards there was dancing, Mr G. Csso| bell acting as master of ceremonH&

PARTY AT YALDHURST The Yaldhurst branch of the Farmers' Union entertained a number of. Waimairi members and their friends at a euchre party. Prizes were won by Mrs T. Morton and Mr L. Lynskey, and' consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs T. Chappell and Mr A. Franks. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs W. P. Spencer, Mr and Mrs C. Maginness, Mr and Mrs D. Good, Mr and Mrs E. Wilson, Mr and Mrs T. Morton, Mr and Mrs D. Boyd, Mr and Mrs Meyers, Mr and Mrs W. Guthrie, Mr and Mrs W. T. Franks, Mr and Mrs W. Rosser, Mr and Mrs T. A. Guy, Mr and Mrs E. Spencer, Mr and' Mrs I. Chappell, Mr and Mrs J. A. Crawford, Mrs A. McDonald, Misses M. Morton, Thelma Odell, Vera Lange, Iris Crawford, Messrs A. W. Crawford, S. Farquhar, I. Morton, L. Franks, Lightfoot, J. Lange, F. Dunlop, Mulcock, C. Kyle, M. Lynskey, F. Lange, A. Franks, L. Lynskey, Starky, Ashby (2), Morris, G. Withers, and T. A. Crawford. BALL AT DUNSANDEL The Dunsandel Football Club enteitained a large number of guests on the occasion of its annual ball, held at the Town Hall, the gathering being representative of a large area. Excellent arrangements were made by the committee of the club, with Mr A. A. Macpherson as secretary, to ensure a very happy evening for all present. The hall was gaily decorated with streamers in shades of red, orange, and lemon, and music was supplied by the Evans-Campbell band, Misses Kathleen Johnston and Monica Hatchard playing extras. Messrs W. V. Chatterton and Don. Walker were the jo. t masters of ceremonies, and a prize for a lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Grace Walker and Mr Maurice Brown. Among those present were Mesdamcs J. Newlove, Forster, T. J. Free, H. G. Dalley, and McMillan, Misses Kitty Oliver (Christchurch), Mavis Macpherson, A. S. Macpherson, Monica Hatchard, Ellen Allen, Edna and Gladys Lemon, Daisy and Alice Forster, Agnes and Jean Johnston, Christine Abridge, Cora Curtis, Muriel and Nancy Brown, Kathleen Johnston, Molly Walker, Roberta Caldwell. Grace Walker, Margaret Skinner, Thelma Scott, Margaret Baker (Christchurch), Ella Chamberlain, Dorothy Johnson, Roma Green, Betty Chamberlain, Gladys and Agnes Stephens, Iris Quaid, Stella and Cathie Behrnes, M. and L. Newman, O. Smith (Rakaia), B. Quaid, Vera Free, M. Croat, Dulcie Lewis (Christchurch), Billie Welsh, Nellie Bannister (Cnristchurch), L. G. Shepherd, A. Lewis (Christchurch), V. and Eileen Curran, Betsy Woodard, E. Hines, May Riches, L. Townsend, B. McCormick, Olive Bilbrough, Marjorie Hines, Phyllis Riches, Muriel Campbell (West Coast), D. Manson, Doris and Thelma Lilley, Ella M. Smith, Zeta Chapman, Bell, Margaret, and Maud McLenaghen, Jean Searle, M. Brizzle, M. Bilbrough, Lydia Douglas, Mavis Stevens, Blanche Stringfellow (Christchurch), Marjorie Whitaker, Nan Stevens, Edna Stone (Riccarton), Sally Duggan, Nola Ford, H. R. H. Long (Marshland), Doris Mitchell (Christchurch), Eila Gabbie, Janie Greenall, and Millie Free.

DANCE AT COLDSTREAM A fancy dress and hard-up ball, organised by the local sub-branch of the Plunket Society, was held in the "Whare," Coldstream. There was a large attendance, with many gay and original costumes. Mrs McQuilkin and Mrs Joiner (Hinds) were judges. Music was supplied by Morris's band, while Mr J. Hall (Hinds) was master of ceremonies. Miss D. McKay played an extra. The awards for fancy and hard-up costumes were as follows: — Children: Miss Betty Stephens (May 1), Miss June Woodham (Sailor), Miss Joyce Hansen (Hard Up), John Anstoy (Cowboy). Women: Mrs Rawstorne (1884). Mrs G. McKenzie (Peanut), Miss M. McKay and Mrs \V. Chapman (Old English). Men: Mr D. M. Bruce (Pirate), Mr C. Lloyd. Others in fancy dress were Mesdames D. Bruce, A. Bond, J. Stephens, L. Bain, W. Ansty, P. Turner, E. Barnes, R. Bonnington, Misses G. Read, G. Chapman, N. Sclater, J. Bain, L. Bain, N. Barrett, and Nordstrome. Others present included Mrs R. Geddes, Mrs F. Chapman, Mrs A. Reid (Eiffelton), Mrs J. Hall (Hinds), Miss O. Bureh (Clifton, Sumner), Mrs F. \V. Rogers, Miss M. McGuinness, Miss K. McGuinness. Mrs U. ."con, Mrs G. McTague, Mrs R. Woodham, Mrs R. Sclater. Mrs N. Hansen, Mrs McKlhinney (Hinds), Miss E. McKay, Mrs Matt. Tilson, Mrs L. Carter, Mrs T. Bryan, Mrs Haack Miss I. Haack, Miss A. Haack, Miss .N. Sclater, Mrs P. Adams, Mrs H. Price. Mrs K. Lamb. Mrs Morgan (Pareora). Five million pairs of spats, valued at £2,125,000, were sold every year in Britain before 1922. Now the number is 30,000—and it becomes fewer every month. A manufacturer said "Men wear spats nowadays only at a wedding or some other social event. Few people wear them the whole year round."