News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20956, 9 September 1933, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Lady Ferguson (Dunedin) arrived in Christchurch last evening, and is staying at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs A. E. Caddick (Fendalton) and their small son have returned from a holiday spent at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Gilbert Grigg (Hororata) is paying a short visit to her mother, Mrs T. Teschemaker, Fendalton. Mrs Kenneth Macdonald (Fendalton) will return to-day from a holiday spent at Mount Mason. Mrs H. Burbush (Kotuku), who has been staying with her cousin, Mrs W. E. J. Aitken, "Te Moana," Redcliffs, has returned to the West Coast. Mrs S. A. Lucas and her son, Mr Richard Lucas (Nelson), arrived in Christchurch last evening, and are staying at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs Henry Dowling and their little daughters returned yesterday to their home in Fendalton after spending £i holiday in Sumner. Mr and Mrs B. Morgans, of Dannevirke, who are the guests of Mr and Mrs Dowling, will leave for their home to-day. Dr. and Mrs Alexander Wilson (Wanganui), who have been visiting Christchurch, left for the north last night. Miss Mary Menzies (Victoria street), who has been spending a holiday at Marton and Wellington, will return to Christchurch to-mor-row. Miss Olive Round (Fendalton) will leave on September 25 for Sydney, where she will join the Ormonde for England. Dr. and Mrs Gerald Doyle (Melbourne), who are at present visiting Mr and Mrs D. J. McClatchie, Auckland, are expected in Christchurch at the end of next week, when they will be the guests of Mrs Doyle's sister, Mrs M. J. Lyn- J skey, Rossall street. Mrs Ferguson and two children (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. W. Fair (Timaru), Miss Edgar Jones (Timaru), Miss M. Putnam, and Miss Scott (Wellington) are staying at Warwick House. Mrs T. E. Y. Seddon (Wadestown, Wellington) will leave Wellington to-day for Hawke's Bay, where she will be the guest of Mrs Beamish. Later she will take part in the Napier golf tournament. Miss Gainsford (Seddon), who has been staying at the Hotel Federal, has returned home. • Mrs J. Russell Wells, Ashburton, is spending a few days' holiday in Christchurch. The engagement is announced by a Press Association message of Helen Constance McCarthy, elder daughter of Mr Justice and Mrs McCarthy, of Apia, Samoa, to Monty Claude Fairbrother, of Vailima, Samoa, elder son of Mr and Mrs V. L. Fairbrother, of Otorohanga, New Zealand. Captain Fairbrother is aide-de-camp to Briga-dier-General Hart, Administrator of Western Samoa. The engagement is announced in an exchange of Nancy Eileen, third daughter of Mr and Mrs William Garrett, of Dunedin, and Edward Saul, third son of Mr Saul Solomon, K.C.. and Mrs Solomon, Belleknowes, Dunedin. The second of a series of fortnightly socials was held by the committee of the Addington public library in the Dickens street hall, where there was a large attendance and an enjoyable evening was spent. The prizes for cards were won by Mr and Mrs Jones and Mr Philpott. Miss Gentles supplied the music for the dancing, and extras were played by Miss L. Aicheson. Miss N. Commons sang songs that were much enjoyed. Mr R. Flintoff acted as master of ceremonies, and the lady members of the committee supplied the supper. Afternoon Tea at the "Radiant" Tea ■*Rooms, Gloucester street, opposite Hays. Home-made Scones and Cakes, with the added enjoyment and entertainment of having your cup read free of charge. , 494 The Auction Sale of WATEB COLOURS on account of C. E. Ferris Esq., (Dunelm School), will be held at 2.30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m., on WEDNESDAY NEXT, September 13th In the Merivale Schoolroom, Church Lane, off Papanui Road. —1

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OBITUARY I MRS A. E. HARRIS | The death of Mrs Ada Ellen Harris, ] ■vife of Mr G. C. Z. Harris, which j jeeurred at her home, 21 Holly road, j yesterday morning, will be regretted I Dy many friends. Mrs Harris was not j jnly very well known socially, but was ] greatly respected for her kindness, j wticulaiiy to invalids. Mrs Harris, who was 62 years of ige was born on the Great Barrier sland, Auckland, her father, Mr , \rthur Pittar. being a runholder on he island, and also connected with he copper mines there. She was a liece of Sir Thomas Pittar, who was Commissioner of Customs in Engand. Mrs Harris was educated at a girls' school in Auckland. After her Tiarriage in Auckland she came with ner husband to Christchurch. where she lived for more than 30 years. Until some years ago Mrs Harris was in active golfer, and a member of the Richmond Hill Golf Club. She was also i member of the Sumner Croquet until about 12 years ago. She was of an extremely likeable and kindly disposition, and her kindness to invalids, many of whom owed a pleasant yearly outing to her good offices, was unbounded. She also assisted olten in functions on behalf of sity churches. Mrs Harris is survived by her husband, one son (Mr Parkhouse Harris, St. Albans), and three daughters —Mrs Reginald Baker (Christchurch), Mrs J. A. Wilson, widow of the Rev. J. A. Wilson, who died recently in the Chatham Islands, and Miss Cecil Harris, who lives at home. The funeral will take place on Monday at the Waimairi Cemetery. MRS T. M. BAKER The death occurred recently of Mrs T. M. Baker, a well-known and popular resident of the Glenmark Downs, at Waipara, after a long illness. She was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fleming, old residents of Cheviot, and was well beloved by all who came in contact with her. She was married in 1920, and is survived by her husband. The funeral was held at the Glenmark Cemetery, and was largely attended by friends and relatives. The Rev. H. G. Hawkins, assisted by the Rev. E. E. Maiden, officiated at the graveside. The pall-bear-ers were Messrs H. Munro, A. D. Fleming, A. D. Cooper, and G. Wilcox. Wreaths were sent by the following: .Her loving husband; Dad, Mum, and family, Allan and Lill, her own little garden at Glenmark Downs, Hector and Lil Munro, Mr and Mrs J. Cooper, the Sutton family, Mrs Young and family, Uncle Erne?t and Aunt Connie, Mrs Brownlee and Milly, the Sloss family (Cheviot), Mr and Mrs J. O'Carroil and Noreen, Connie, Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, Mr and Mrs E. A. Payne, Mr and Mrs E. J. Blake, the King family, Waipara-Omihi Plunket Society, Amberley Returned Soldiers' Association, Mrs A. Francis, Mr and Mrs Claude Brown, Mrs N. C. Taylor, Mr and Mrs F. J. Quigley. Mr and Mrs G. A. Hare, and Max and Elsie, Mr and Mrs J. Sloss, Mr and Mrs W. Stackhouse and family, the Thompson family, Mr and Mrs J. S. Kilty and family, Miss McNaught and Peggy and Boy, Mr and Mrs J. Shaw and family.

FUNERAL OF MRS ROBINA GIBB The funeral of Mrs Robina Gibb left her residence, Pratt street. Rcdclifrs, on Thursday afternoon, for the Bromley Cemetery. The Rev. J. T. McWilliam conducted the service at the graveside, and the pall-bearers were Messrs W. S. Ncwburgh, V. G. Carter, H. N. Hawker, and A. Manning. Floral tributes were sent by the following:—Mr J. Gibb. Marian. Alice, and Annie, Marian, Isabel, and Sef., Ross, Bina, Gladys and Will, McAllum family, Herb and Lizzie, Mr and Mrs Frank Sendall, Aunty Bell, Herbert and Florence Gibb, Miss Stewart, Mr and Mrs C. E. Allen, Frank and Bobbie Allen, Mr and Miss Eldridge, Mrs G. D. McFarlane and Miss McFarlane. Mr and Mrs A. E. Baxter, Miss Balfour and Mr Lawson Balfour, Mr and Mrs A. F. Nicoll, Mrs Melville Walker and family, Mrs W. E. Mouldey, Miss H. Christie, Mrs H. Mansfield, Mr and Mrs A. Manning, Mr and Mrs R. Mitchell, staff of Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Mr and Mrs Strassmeyer, Mrs Terrell and Leon. Joan. Miss E. Wyatt, Goodman family, Mr and Mrs V. G. Carter, Dolly, Nick, and Joan, Mr and Mrs T. and M. Prebblc, Mr and Mrs Carmichael and family, Mr and Mrs W. Jamieson, Mrs W. Manning.

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION Attractive methods of preparing dishes to appeal 1o the fastidious tastes of invalids and convalescents were demonstrated by Miss A. R. Powell to an appreciative audience of members of the Home Economics Association in the Municipal Electricity Department demonstration room last night. ] The importance of correct foods for i invalids was emphasised by Miss Powell, who stated that a large amount of the success of a doctor's work depended on the work of the person who was responsible for the diet of a .patient. Method's of making liquid, soft, light, full, or convalescent diets were explained, and various hints given included the cooking of meat or fish at a low temperature in order that it should remain tender and so be more easily digested. The majority of meats cooked for invalids are usually steamed first, said Miss Powell. When fruit is included in a dessert, it should be cooked first and then put through a sieve to remove the fibre and reduce the fruit to a pulp. Moulds containing custards, or desserts to which custards have been added, should be placed in a dish of hot water and then put into the oven. If cooked in this way the custard does not spoil. Instead of food being dished out for invalids, if small individual moulds are used the food served will be more appealing to a patient, said Miss Powell. Miss J. Gillespie assisted Miss Powell. Miss M. A. Blackmore, who presided, reminded members that entries for the handwork competition for the annual display should be handed in to a member of the executive before October 27. The competitions will be for members only, but there will be an open class for those desirous of exhibiting their work. A special display of hand-made rugs will be shown, and there will be an antique section for old needle and hand work.

SOCIAL GATHERING A very enjoyable social gathering was held at the Avondale Golf Club's pavilion, which was effectively decorated for the occasion with cherry blossom, while the supper tables, with their green and orange covers, were decorated with violets and narcissi. The excellent musical programme was arranged by Mr Rex Harrison, the artists being Mr Harrison himself, Miss Waveney Bowbyes (songs). Mr Robt. Malcolm (humorous recitations), and Mr J. Corbett (piano solos). Miss P. Ellwood was accompanist. Competitions were won by Miss M. Todd, Miss Mona Ward, Miss M. Johnston, Miss S. Britton, Messrs C. H. Bascand. and W. Paton. After the concert programme, which was greatly enjoyed, a dance was held. Those present were Me.sdame.-; •'. Martin, L. Smith, W. J. Owens. G. Millar, J. Pierce, W. Paton, R. Malcolm, Misses P. Ellwood, May Lockwood, Kathleen Dobson, Molly Todd, S. Britton, I. Maindonald, Pal and j Ola Knight, Joan Granger, Mona Ward, I.'ma Bishop, Myra Johnston, Molly Brennan, Smith, Waveny Bowbyes, Esther Macßae, Margaret Kennedy, E. L. Sapsford, Messrs J. Martin, L. Smith, C. H. Bascand, J. Moffatt, W. Moffatt, E. Schnack, W. Dickinson, K. C. Ward, A. Mangin, W. Paton, J. McKendry, J. Piper, R. Malcolm, R. Harrison, J. Millard, and Edwards.

AFTERNOON PARTY

Mrs Nelson Belcher was hostess yesterday afternoon at a particularly enjoyable party, given at her home at Riccarton, in honour of Miss Vivienne Thomas, whose marriage to Mr Alan Smithson will take place this month. The large reception room was decorated with bowls of prunus and vases of Iceland poppies and grape hyacinths. Mrs Belcher wore a flamecoloured georgette frock patterned in blue in floral design and Miss Thomas wore a Bordeaux blue frock with white organdi collar and large blue bow arid a blue straw hat banded with white ribbon. Two competitions, which caused much interest, were won by Miss V. Thomas and Mrs Lorimcr.

The guests, each of whom brought a gift for the pantry of Miss Thomas's new home, were Mesdames J. Restell Thomas, L. M. Hargreaves, Malcolm Macbeth, F. C. Fairclough, H. S. Richards, Victor Scales, T. R. Lorimcr, Clifford Johnston, H. Rennit>, Geoffrey Royds, W. L. Partridge. Theo. Turner, Misses Joyce, Vivienne, and Isla Thomas, Neroli Smithson, Cushla Mitchell, Cynthia Fisher, Peggy Lake, Gertrude Browne, Marjorie Sherris, Moyra West, Yvonne Baxter, Betty Evans. Shirley Wooler, Betty Hobbs, Pat Allison, and Betty Crawshaw.

BRIDGE PARTY Mrs James Murphy and Mrs R. M. Paulsen arranged a very successful bridge party, which was held in the Elmwood Bowling. Club's pavilion in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanage and St. George's Hospital. The prize-winners were Miss M. Redpath, Mrs G. Holder, Mrs Sherris, and Mrs Bartram. The players were Mesdames G. Hamilton, J. J. Ardagn. F. B. Wright. Schneidemnn, P. Beer, L. C. Sisson, E. W. Wade. F. M. Orchard, E. Gibson, E. James, F. A. Bates. W. E. Parnham, W. Beanland, E. C. Frater, E. C. Taylor, A. H. Corrick. L. Osmcnt, A. W. Hale, Maclachlan, J. Penman, F. S. Scott, J. A. G. McGregor, W. E. Rogers, A. E. Ackroyd, A. R. Sherris, L. G. K. Steven, H. G. Suckling, Easterbrook Smith, Albert Smith, S. Sherman, L. J. Lohrey, H. V. Oakey. N. P. Digby. W. C. Fleming. L. W. Allen, A. Syme. G. C. Rich. A. A. Mitchell, S. Harrison, A. L. Jones, E. Chapman, J. E. Shackel, E. M. Rogers, T. Wilkinson, W. Johnson, Miss E. Crawshaw, Mesdames G. Mcllroy, Wallace Barker, Douglas Park, C. Hammond, F. G. Gurnsey, E. Johnson, J. Garton, Ralph Jenkin, P. Dalrymple. G. Holder, G. Parry, ri. C. Hurst, C. Glasson, S. J. Russell, W. E. Beale, W. E. Wright, H. J. Herriott, W. Norrie, A. C. Allen, T. R. Barfett, R. Nicholson, J. Baxter, E. McGregor, Misses E. Redpath, M. Redpath, Mesdames P. J. Calvert, G Morton Smith, C. E. St. John, F. W. Deighton, A. E. Foote, F. S. Dyer, Miss L. Pike, Mesdames J. P. Fry, i Harry Cutts, R. Smith, Woolhouse, Vernon Stapp, C. W. Coles, R. H. Morgan, T. D. Lennie, R. J. Tonks. H. Williams, H. Anderson, H. R. Fountain, H. J. Cole, W. McAlister, D'Auvergne, G. Raymond, Miss F. C. Raymond, Mesdames E. Bartram. A. Calvert, G. H. Henderson, A. Keen, Davis Hunt, Miss Hiatt, Mrs G. Bayley, and Miss F. C. Hiatt.

NEW ZEALAND ARTIST

MISS K. M. BROWNE'S SUCCESS ' At this year's exhibition of the British Empire Society of Art, London a young New Zealander, Miss Kathleen Mildred Browne, was fortunate in having two paintings hung, one, a portrait being "On the Line," and receiving favourable comment from the art critic of "The Times." Miss Browne received her first training at the Chnstchurch School of Art. She was one of the youngest art mistresses in the Dominion when she filled that position at the Westport High School for 18 months. She was then appointed to the Marsden Collegiate School (late Miss Baber's), Wellington, where she stayed for 18 months. Her last position in New Zealand was as art mistress of the Diocesan School for Girls at Auckland. She resigned this appointment in 1931, after having served three years. For the last nine months she has been continuing her studies at Chelsea Art School, London. She is believed to be the first New Zealander who has enjoyed the distinction of having paintings hung in an exhibition of the British Empire Society of Arts. Miss Browne is a daughter of Mr G. T. H. Browne, of Dunedin.

EIGHTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs W. E. J. Aitken, "Te Moana," Redcliffs, to" celebrate the eighty-first birthday anniversary of her grandmother, Mrs £. Barrett, of 177 Armagh street. A large cake, which had been made by Mrs W. J- Aitken (Papanui), decorated with 81 candles, was cut by tne guest of honour. The time was spent with games, music, and community singing. Pianoforte solos were given by Mr M. WBarrett Mr R Habgood. on behalf of those present, wished the guest of honour many happy returns of the day, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" concluded the evening's programme. Mrs Barrett arrived in New Zealand in the sailing ship Punjab more than 60 years ago, and, after her marriage to Mr J. S. Barrett, settled at Rakaia. Later, with her family, she came to St. Albans, where she resided for many years Her husband died more than 30 years ago. Mrs Barrett has five children. 14 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Those present were Mrs E.. Barrett, Mr and Mrs W. E. J. Aitken, Mr and. Mrs W. Habgood, Mr and Mrs A. Guy, Mr and Mrs T. Payne, Mesdames E. Kiee, P. Mitchell. V. Bloom, D. Drummond, A. Crawford, A- Pragnell, H. Burbush, Misses L. Kinney, R. Campbfll, J. Bates, P. Habgood, M. Guy, P. Guy, N. Drummond, and M. Payne, Messrs M. Barrett. M. Guy, S. Payne, A. Bloom, R. Habgood, D. Drummond, and T. and A. Payne.

ST. MATTHEW'S DANCE CLUB A successful grand masquerade carnival dance was arranged by members of St. Matthew's Dance Club and held in St. Matthew's Hall. Balloons and streamers in. the club's colours, red, green, and gold, decorated thf room, and shaded lights and greenery added to the carnival effect. Cowlin's orchestra supplied dance music, and Mr R. Pockson played extras. Items were given by Miss Jessie Dixon and Miss Adelaide Melrose. A Monte Ca'rlo dance was won by Mr F. Craggs and partner, and Mr J. Buchanan and partner won the lucky spot dance. Mr A. W. V. Peeve was master of ceremonies. Those present included Mesdames Watson. Reeve, Dettmer, Lilly, Sheppard, Dickson, and W. Hawkcs, Misses Isobel Reese, May Hillsdon, Ngaira Joyce, Nola Hartley, Margaret Murray, Marjorie Maloney, Elsie Gundy, Frances Princep, Marjorie Wright, Francis Murray Alison Jameson, Phyllis Chamberlain, Norma Chamberlain, Moyra Cocks, Lily Wellesly, Grace Torkington, Gwen Moore, Jean Cameron, B. Dawson, Flora Oborn, Ngaire Guinness, Irene Duncan, Jessie Dickson, K. Winslade . (Dunedin), Winnie Craggs, Doris Gray, Jean Butterfield, Eileen Donovan, Joyce Taylor (Ashburton), Betty Pine, Edna Clark, Roma Nicholson, Rona Pine, Cushie Ennis, Betty Brown, Nalda Nelson, Elizabeth Taylor, Doris Wear, Rae Harding, Dorothy Harding, Dorothy Toombs, Doris Weir, Nancy Gilray, Mavis Bunce, Edna Grenfell, Phyllis Twose, Judy Twose, Phyllis Lang, Isobel Francis, Dorothy Francis, Rosaline Donaldson, Zoe Rhodes, Lyall Mollison, Hope Parlane, Gwenda Mollison, May Kiddey, Betty Nicholas, Edna Paterson (Hokitika), June Smith (Kaikoura), C. Dymond, Freda Marks, Gwendolene Chandler, Mary Clarke, Kathleen Carson, Lorraine Branch, Joyce Fisher, Moana Turner, Ruth Stringer, Iris Potter, Grace Anderson, Dulcie Thomas, Doris Helem, Marjorie Richardson, Necia Helem, Trixie Banks, Dorothy Gracie, Una Hall, Joan Croll, Gwyneth Stevens, Sadie Lilly, Winnie Ewings, Betty McNab, Kathleen Dettmer. Mary Taylor, Joan Gaynor, Adeline Belsten, Molly Nairn, Gwen Butterfield, Betty Nairn, Clia Williams, Margaret McAllister, Joan Wilson, Alison Woods, Haidee Melrose, Ray Dettmer, Ruth Hayes, Thelma Stewart, Adelaide Melrose, Nancy Dickson, Joyce Hulston, Rona Fitzhenry, Joan Alleway, Ruth Stewart, Rita Roberts, Joyce Watson, Lola Lilly, Dorothy Scellan, Dot Thomas, Hazel Green, Myra Jones.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES An enjoyable evening was recently spent at the Canberra Hall to celebrate the coming-of-age of Edna, elder daughter of Mrs A. Richards. The evening was spent in games and dancing. Items were given by Mrs C. Hunter, Misses Dorothy Liobert, and Lily Kinsella. Novelty dances were wor: by Miss M. Jenkins and Mr M. Hunter, Miss V. Butterfield and Mr J Heywood, Miss L. Todd and Mr M. O'Reilly. The guests included Mr and Mrs F. Simpson, Mr and Mrs L. Uren, Mr and Mrs T. Harrison, Mr and Mrs H. G. Liebert, Mr and Mrs F. Ullrich, Mr and Mrs W. McNabb, Mr and Mrs G. A. Forrest, Mr and Mrs A. S. Rusbridge, Mesdames A. Richards, F. Graham, C. Hunter, W. Cox, and J. Pycroft, Misses Edna Richards, Ruth Uren, Shirley Uren, Mavis Graham, Peggy Hunter, Bethia Pycroft, L. Shaw, Dorothy Liebert, Hazel Cox, Doris Reid, Elsie Ullrich, Muriel Ullrich, Violet Scrimshaw, Mavis Kinsella, Lily Kinsella, Nancy Martin, Molly Martin, Lily Todd, Milford Todd, Marjorie Cross, Valerie Butterfield, Betty Harris, Maisie Valentine, Gwen Shier, Anne Morgan, Pat Tobin, Norma Collctt, Jean Robertson, lima Wendlcborn, Lily Marshall, Mabel Jenkins, Grace Mortimer, and Nora McJannetl.

To celebrate the eoming-of-age of their only ;;on, Herbert, Mr cind Mrs E. Smith f Hastings street) entertained a number ol friends at their home. The rooms were decorated with coloured streamers. and spring flowers. Games, competitions, and dancing were enjoyed, and a gold key was presented to the guest of honour. Competitions were won by Mrs F. Davey, Miss E. Errington, and Mr W. Adams. Miss J. Hobden and Mr N. Hamburger were the winners of a lucky spot waltz. Those present were Mr and Mrs E. Smith, Mr and Mrs H. Vincent, Mr and Mrs W. Lloyd, Mr and Mrs M. Hartigan, Mesdames M. Hawley, F. Davey, H. Manson, W. Widdowson, and A. Hamburger, Misses Agnes Gennet, Joyce Lloyd, Nancy Lloyd, Iris Ledsham, Peggy Erown, Myrtle Vincent, Enid Errinston, Phyllis Copplestone, Dot Clarkson, Alma Hamburger. Joan Hobden, Margaret Adams, Phyllis Beaumont, Phyllis Jones, Messrs H. Smith, J. Laredo, I. Diggs, R. Gennet, C. Xlerr, A. Hamburger, W. Adams, G. Simpson, R. Jones, A. Gennet, N. Hamburger. C. Gibson, and E. O'Connell. SPREYDON GYMNASTIC CXUJJ The Coronation Hall was decorated with pussy-willow and plum blossom when the Spreydon Gymnastic Club held a very successful dance. The music was supplied by Ken Brown's orchestra, and Mr H. Moore was master of ceremonies. The Monte Carlo one-step was won by Miss Grace Smith and Mr Savill, and the lucky spot by Miss Margaret Hilder and Mr T. Nyhons. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Pcasegood, Misses Rose Mayfield, Margaret Moore, Enid Moore, Marjorie Paul, May Gunns, Roberta Poison, Maude Allan, Betty Brady, Gwen Sheard, Eileen Bell, Greta Hider. Gwen Gregson, Hazel Street, Rona Atmore, Dorrie Ryan, Nancy Poison, Grace Smith, Coral Gee, Tiny Glover, Ruby Harper, Jean Hayden, Molly Clifford, Connie Selk, Peggy Main, Pat Collins, Eileen Hamilton, Margaret Watt, Gwen Bell, Hilda Johnson. Hilda Johnstone, Phyllis Tolchard, Margaret Hilder, Rae Freeman, Essie Rountree, Valarie Streeter, Freda Alexander, Elsie Torrens, Alice Unwin, Ada Johnson, Beula Pope, Lorna Dowker, Florrie Carston, Mona Turner, Ansa Waddell, A. Crutch Una Laycock, Margaret and Emily Sloan, Messrs N. Elmes, F. Smith, I. Street, G. Street, W. Savill, H. J. Jones, J. H. Poison, O. Fairbrass, H. Gresham, C. Muir (Dunedin), Roy Lane, Leo Oliff, C. Sheard, L McKenzie, I. McKay, K. Clark, G. Gee N. Gee, R. Gimlett, J. Sullivan, K. Batten, K. Brown, W. Unwin T Nyhons K Pierson, H. Moore, E. Sloan, J. Waddell J. Hall, J. Terry, W. Robbms, W. Darrell, C. McKenzie, D Warded, H. Bull, M. Walker, P. Collier, C Cummings, F Laughton J. Mam, J. Small, F. f)ickenson, and B. Farrant. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Members of the Union Methodist Orchestra entertained a number of their friends at the home of Mrs Hore Crohane street, Spreydon. The time passed pleasantly with orchestral items and community singing, conducted by Mr J. Taylor. Items werp siven by Misses S. Down, c. Sealeyf and Mr F. Olds. A competition was won by Mr E H. Down Among those present were Mesdames Taylor, Tremberth Hore Brooks, Walker, Thomas, Main, Murdoch, Jordan, Rogers, J. Hore Misses Down (2), Sealey, Fehsenfeld (2), Ramsay, French, Grose, Creah, Haines, Walker, Whibley (Greymouth), Hor* 2nd Thomas (2), Messrs J. Taylor, Down, Tremberth, Thomas, Olds, BrooKS (3), Smith, Walker (2), Richards, Hore (2), Ancel, and Johannas. RICHMOND FREE KINDERGARTEN Mrs E. Hitchcock presided at the monthly meeting of the committee ol the Richmond Free Kindergarten held at the school. Mrs Geddes was welcomed as a new member. It was reported that the school had been reopened on September 4 with a roll number of 58. Six children had left, and four new ones had been enrolled. The school garden will be used for lessons as much as possible the warm weather in order that the children may benefit by the fresh air. Parents' subscriptions for two weeks had totalled £1 12s Bd. Members of the mothers' committee * who were present to discuss plans for Daffodil Day, offered to assist with the street collection. The committee will be responsible i. for the produce stall on Daffodil Day, and will be grateful for gifts of eggs, s jams, or produce of any kind. Donal tions of a ham and a case of apples ( were gratefully acknowledged. It was announced that a bridge and "500" party would be held early in October, CANTERBURY REPERTORY THEATRE SOCIETY Members of the Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society are at present preparing for the staging of St. John Hankin's three-act comedy, "The Return of the Prodigal," which will be produced during the second week in October. _ This will be followed, early in December, by an interesting and amusing i Chinese play, "The Yellow Jacket," which will be done in the Chinese manner, and each member of the big cast will wear Chinese dress.

"WELCOME HOME" PARTY Mr and Mrs D. McDonald (Stanmore road) entertained a number of friends at a "welcome home" party for Mr and Mrs K. R. McDonald, who have returned from their wedding tour. Dancing and progressive euchre were enjoyed, and exhibition tap dances were given by Messrs R. Tonge and McNaughton. Mr H. McDonald was master of ceremonies, and Mr G. Thorne was pianist. i Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs D. McDonald, Mr and Mrs K. R. McDonald, Mr and Mrs J. Clemens, Mr and Mrs J. Owens, Mr and Mrs E. Tullett, Mr and Mrs C. S. Martin, Mr and Mrs W. Grammer, Mr and Mrs C. Miles, Mrs W. H. Down, Misses Tutill, E. Ducksbury, R. Grammer, P. Aldridge, M. Clemens, M. Payne, E. McDonald, J. McDonald, J. Thorn, B. Aldridge, P. Clemens, L. Clemens, G. Wood, Mavis Wilson (Wellington), P. Scarff, D. Harris, J. and R. Owens, I. Hockey, D. Prcece, M. Preece, L. Philip, I. Tulett, S. Norton, A. Orr, Messrs J. and H. McDonald, McNaughton, Tonge, Thorn. Best, Smith, N. McDonald, Ivan James, H. Parker, B. Topping, A. Henley, N. Miles, F. Smith, R. Thomas, R. McMeeken, B. Payne, R. Marks, S. Flewellen, W. Sleeman, H. Sleeman, J. Tulett, S. Tulett, J. Spencer, Noel Smith, Joff Bourne, and J. Orr.

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION Mrs L. A. North presided at the annual meeting of the Oxford Terrace branch of the Baptist Women's Missionary Union. Five new members were welcomed into fellowship. The secretary's report showed a year of steady progress in all branches of the work. During the year two members had died, and one member had left the district, leaving a total membership at 63; 56 active and seven honorary. Missionary letters from the Indian field had been read at each of the monthly meetings, and had been very valuable as a stimulus to intelligent prayer. A special study on prayer had been followed with much profit and enjoyment, many of the members contributing helpful papers. Several meetings of a special nature had been held. , , The financial effort for the year had taken the form of a dahlia show, held in March. This had been an unqualified success, and reflected great credit on Mrs C. C. Holland (convener). The thank-offering in August had amounted to £2B 10s 3d. The treasurer's report showed receipts amounting to £93 3s Bd, £9l 2s 5d of which had been forwarded to the Dominion treasurer. , The election of officers resulted : President, Mrs L. A. North; vice-presi-dents, Mesdames E. J. D. Hercus, C. J. Jones, and T. W. Voller; treasurer. Mrs C. C. Holland; secretary, Miss B. M. Gainsford; reporter, Mrs Clark: ■ pianist, Mrs Miles; conveners of committees, Mesdames Newell, Dodge, Peters, and Burgess. A letter was read from one of the missionaries in India, and was followed by prayer. A vote of thanks was passed to the anonymous donor of the monthly afternoon tea. When afternoon tea had been served, members took the opportuns ity of saying goodbye to Mrs White- > horn and Miss Hoey, who will leave j shortly for Australia.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS Franz Josef Glacier Hotel: Captain V. C. V/atkina (Federated Malay Slates), Captain J. C. Mercer, Mrs E. M. J. Early, Mr C. W. Berwald, Mr YT. Gordon C'oull, Mr A. 0. Wilkinson, Mr Ogilvie, Mid van Asch, Miss Wcsteibrook, Miss Cuff, Mr and Mrs J. K. Kent-, Miss 'X. 11. Kent, Mr and Mrs E. rJ. Clemens, Miss M. Murray-Aynsay, I Mis K. V. Palmer, Mrs A. Allen, Miss J. Heygatc, Mr A. P. Thomson, Mr 11. D. Ingle, Mr and Mrs Stokes, Mr Adams, Mr Mcivenzic, Miss A. i. Cndrill, Xiss M. McDou;;all, Mrs E. Mr and Mm Smith (Christchurch), Miss V. E. Sherratt, Mr ami Mrs A. C. Nash (Af-hburton), Mr and Mrs C. Taylor, Mr C. D. Taylor (WelHii"ton), Miss C. Pamment (Kiuuara), Mr and Mrs P. Howell (Leeston), Mr and Mrs K 11. Chapman, Miss F. B. Chapman (Ross), Miss Ettleson (Melbourne), Messrs Ceo. A. McC'hcsney, J. E. Cough'an, Grorce Strcatficlrl Mr and Mrs D. Stevenson (Greymonlh), Mi.is .1. Stevenson (Hokilika). Mr" Henry T. Trevena, Misf)"S D. E. and I). W. Tievena. Mr (i. A. Kiddin" (Dunedin), Mr <". P. Cameron, Air and Mrs" C. "W. Lnpdell (Lytteltont, and Miss K. H. i''uin (Rn.rjl.ind).