News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20989, 18 October 1933, Page 2

News For Women

ST. ANNE'S FETE BRIDGE AND "FLAG 500" I'AH'H Parishioners of St. Anne'* parish. Woolston, are doing their utmost 1o make the annual garden fete a success, and a number of entertainments luive been held to help defray initial e\1 Last night, a bridge on(i .. party was held in the Mans! Biothcih Hall Barbadoes street, to aid the sweets stall' at the fete. The organisers were Mesdames A. D. McCarnbndge, W. H. Ball, W. Sullivan, M. Bligh. O. P au yMiss E. Devereux, and Miss LUeen Smith, assisted by Mr A. D. McCambridge and Messrs Lane and Williamdonations were received from Mesdames Brewer. M. O'Brien, and E. G. McCullough. Amongst those present were the Kev. Fathers Lordan, J. McMonagle, Finnerty. Mr and Mrs A. D. McCambridge, Mr and Mrs W. D. Sullivan, Mr and Mrs P. J. O'Bryan, Mr and Mrs J. C. Dobbs, Mr and Mrs W. Rodgers, Mr and Mrs J. J. McCormack, Mr and Mrs T. Hopkins, Mr and Mrs C. Bryant, Mr and Mrs J. Jones, Mr and Mrs O. E. Harris, Mr and Mrs E. J. King, Mr and Mrs A. Dixon, Mr and Mrs G. Gregory, Mr and Mrs A. J. • W°otton, Mesdames D. G. Sullivan, W. H- Ball, O'Dormeli (Lyttelton), J. Harrison, J. Dalton, A. Melville, C. James, V. GourJey, C. Cordell, J. W. Smith, V. A. Arrow, All. Barrett, M. Gibson, A. Cunningham, O. Luxton, H. Anderson. M. Goulding, Misses M. Q'Donoghue, Helen Falconer, H. Rutter, Peggy Fox. N. Fahey, R. Fahey, P. Horan, L. Burnet, Eileen Smith. Mollie Moloney, A. Knudsen, Kathleen Kiely, Helen Kiely, Florence Whiteley, Hazel McPhail, Margaret Sloan, Irene O'Malley, Mona Blair, Kathleen Gillum, E. and L. Mooney, Joan Luxton, Messrs A. Debenham. R. Watson, J. B. McMillan, L. Simmonds. D. Simmonds, J. Greenlees, J. Crawford, P. Kelleher, J. Gallagher, J. Hennessey, T. Killalea, J. J. O'Malley, A. McConnel, J. H. O'Malley, and W. Moloney. HOME SERVICE ASSOCIATION Mrs J. K. Archer presided at the monthly meeting of the general cornj mitt'ee of the Home Service Association. There were also present: Mesdames D. E. Hansen (vice-president). 11. Bowker, W. Tait, A. R. Bloxam, and the Misses R. Gilmour, M. Craddock, and the secretary. The secretary reported that the last month had been a satisfactory one and that there had been a much greater demand for the services of girls and women in both town and country, the work in the country being partly seasonal. Further developments of the association's country scheme were discussed. The scheme aims at the elimination of difficulties at present, hindering the employment of girls and women in the country and will encourage girls to take up positions there more willingly. The sales depot committee reported its decision that for the present sales and the receiving of orders would take place in the office. SOCIAL AND DANCE The fortnightly social and dance, held under the auspices of the Papanui School Committee, was well attended. Prize-winners in the card room were Mc-sdames Neville and Pearce, and Messrs Taylor and Isles. Novelty dances were won by Miss M. Curry and Mr A. Hedges and Mr and Mrs Nettleton. Dance music was supplied by Messrs T. Mayne. C. Brown, and A. Carson, and Mr J. Cains was master of ceremonies.

CURRENT NOTES Miss Doris Ettelson, who has bet visiting New Zealand for the la nine months, will leave by tl Wanganella on October 26' for h< home in Armadale, Melbourne. The Rev. and Mrs James Hay ar thcir daughter (St. Andrews, Soul Canterbury) are the guests of Mil Tench. "Balgowan," Bealey avenu during the meeting of Synod. Mr and 'Mrs P. B. Hume (Rej ton street) returned yesterday froi a holiday spent in the North Islam Miss Julie Russell (Melbourne is visiting Christehurch, and is staj ing at the United Service Hotel. Miss Joan Milne (Wellington) the guest of Mrs E. P. Gill (Brett road). Miss Margery Myers has hand' over to the governing body of S Saviour's Orphanages the sum < £lO, the proceeds of a dance n cital given by her and her pupi last month. On September >3 the Londc correspondent of "The Press" wrot' Miss N. Hardie (Christehurch) to be officially welcomed this mont at the annual meeting of the Your Women's Christian Association ; Acton. She arrived in London ; the end of August to take up tl duties of general secretary of tl Acton branch. Miss Hardie had pleasant trip via Suez. She expec to remain in England for soir time. Miss Irene Wilton (Gera dine) has had a tour : England and Scotland, visiting number of the cathedral cities, tl Isle of Wight, Devonshire, Con wall, the English lakes, and tl Scottish lochs. During her trave she did a considerable amount < hiking, and she climbed to the tc. of Ben Nevis. During the last for night of October she will visit Iri l;md. Miss Gladys Lorimer (Chris church) was hostess at a iarewe morning party given in honour < the Misses Byrne, of Wellingto who have been touring England ar the Continent, and who left to-ck by the Jervis Bay on their retui journey, wrote the London corre pondent of ''The Press" on Septen ber 13. Guests present includei Mrs Percy Crisp. Mrs Ainsworl Miss Stella Murray, Miss Mer Miller Mrs Arthur Kingston, Mi Muriel Darling, Mrs Wilmot. M Primmer, and Miss Grace Wilkii son. Miss Lorimer expects to I in London for the next month < two.

Miss Mary E. Martin (Greymoutli and Palmerston North), the holder of an exhibition (violin) given by the Royal College of Music, .South Kensington, has passed her A.R.C.M. performers' examination, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on September 13. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Martin New Zealand friends will be to hear of her continued success as a student at the Royal College of Music.

The engagement is announced of Christine Charlotte Anne Ellis, eldest daughter of the late Mr G. D. Ellis and Mrs Ellis, of RcdelifU Christchurch, to George Robert Kirk, of Glasgow, Scotland. Miss Kills' lias been for some years in London, where she has been studying at the Royal College of Art, Kensington.

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THE HAPPINESS CLLTS The Happiness Club held a .successful dance in St. Michael's Hall, and guests spent a pleasant time dancing to music supplied by Mr B. Lamport and Messrs H. Smallbon and T. Robson. Monte Carlo dances were won byMiss Johnson and Mr Elkis, Miss M. Pritchard and Mr A. Walter. Mr L. Jones acted as master of ceremonies. Among those present were Misses Pearl Easterbrook, Nancy Martin. Mavis Taylor, Olive Papps, Betty Owen, Gwen Whittington, Olive Taylor. Ruth Richards. Joyce Fisher, Vera Box, Melva Pritchard. Kathleen Tapper, Maisie Valentine, Freda Judkins, Gwytha Greenslade, Eunice Woods, Theresa Kcnnard, Ruby Grafton. Gladys Moses, Daphne Ede, Areta Radley. Molly Walsh, Maymic Robertson, Freda Edwards, Button, Green, Fielding, Brown, Johnson, Stoak. Messrs B. Lamport, L. Jones, K. Owen, D. Drake, C. Malzard, R. Casbolt, E. Owen, G. Jones, E. Hawthorne, C. Rosewarne, T. Robson, A. Walter, J. Williamson, E. Piper, D. Tierney. G. LighU'oot, R. Soanes, S. Smith.' IT. Smallbon, J. Jenkins, J. Easterbrook, A. Donohue, L. Cook, P. Fullor-Wickham, T. Dineen, F. Stevens. H. Elkis. W. MackreJl, G. Papps, Marshall, B. Crouch, and T. Fisher.

VISITORS TO ('HRJSTCHLRCH

tin ■<■■.,■• II'.KI: .Mr = -. (';. M. ri!..t t Au.-klsnd). Hi- and Mrs \V. It. li".ves ( Invcmivjil! >. Hotel V-drral: Mr and Mrs 1- A. I vera.'!. (DlJlHHlill '. Ni..,-.- i;itv Hotel. .Mr-; i\ N IV!u-!l i Auckland;. Warner's Hntel: Mr and Mr:-, il. .M. Koyi (Wellington). United Service Ifut-.-l: Mr and .Mr:-. A. H. Tomlinaon (Wellington). Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs SJ. Tni-lon (London!, and Mrs Vera J'inijiMin tSydncj i. Clarendon Ilnf.-J: Mrs C. Stanley Fra.icr nnd ilits Louise jlyams < Tiinaru i.

The world to-day needs—for the saving of life —at least 44 times as much quinine as it produces. The annual supply is only 600 tons, while 26,000 tons alone are required for the 650,000,0uu malaria patients. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of the "The Press" will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d.—6

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for poblication in "News for Women" items of social or personal aews. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices ninst hear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Ss Invited oh any matters aSeetiag, or of interest t», women.

MKS T. PEARSON

OBITUARY '.FROM. O L'H 'JWK Loßl\ESi'o>.'D£M'l./ LONDON, September 13. Willi much regret one has to record the death of Mrs Orbell, widow of C. N. Orbell, The Levels, Timaru, who dieel at her London residence yesterday. For some weeks Mrs Orbell had been seriously ill, and small Slopes were entertained of her recovery. During the spell of hot weather she contracted pneumonia. Other complications ensued, which the patient could not combat. Throughout her illness she was remarkably cheerful. The end came very peacefully after several days of unconsciousness. Her two daughters were with her continuously, and for them much sympathy is expressed in their bereavement. Mrs Orbell's remains are to be cremated at Golder's Green.

» The death occurred recently of Mrs Hannah Pearson, wife of Mr Thomas Pearson, a well-known resident of Tai Tapu. As Mrs Pearson hud been in apparently good health, her death was a great shock to her friends. Mrs Pearson was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Gill, of Whitehaven, Cumbcrk.ncl, England. She arrived in New Zealand by the Ruahine, with her husband and two children, about 2,' l years ago, and .since then had lived in and around Tai Tapu, where she was held in the highest esteem by the residents. The funeral, which took place at Ihe Springstou churchyard, was attended by a large number of friends, among whom were Sir R. Healun Rhodes and Professor R. E. Alexander, of Lincoln College. The Rev. N. P. Larsen conducted the services at the home and at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mr T. Pearson (husband), Mr and Mrs R. Tobeck (son-in-law and daughter). Pall-bearers were Messrs E. Tobeck, R. Willan, J. Branthwaite, and I. Lancaster. Floral tributes were sent by Miss V. Hynes and Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Dulieu and family, Mr and Mrs J. Mangels. Mr and Mrs Scott and Grace, Ethel and Howard Emerson, Eva and Stan Roberry, Mr and Mrs Isaac Lancaster, Mr and Mrs Jones and family (Redcliffs), Mrs Dempster and Rene, Mr and Mrs W. E. Noble and [family, Mr and Mrs J. Christian, Harold and V. Tyson, Mr and Mrs W. J. Johnston. Mr and Mrs A. Ecroyd, i the Shepherd family and Harry, | Mollie, Jack, and Douglas, Messrs I Sharp and the Misses Sharp.

GIFT PARTIES Many friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Payne ("Wakingham," Lincoln) lo honour their daughter Elsie, whose marriage will take place shortly. Mrs J. Rickerby acted as hostess. During the afternoon, Miss Payne was presented with a number of gifts. Competitions were won by Mrs Haydock, sen., Mrs Haydock, jun., and Miss M. Carter. Amongst those present were Mesdames J. Payne, Haydock, sen., J. Rickerby, A. 11. Acheson, J. Boyd, Luderman, J. B. Barlley, A. E. Payne, Robson, P. Haydock, jun.. Woods, Ash (Prebbletom, Carter. Misses E. Payne, M. Rickerby, I. McDonald, Haydock, M. Carter, and I. Woods.

Miss Phyllis Milne, whose marriage will take place shortly, was the guest of honour at a "variety" gift, parly arranged by Mr and Mrs Addis, and held at Dixieland. About 100 guests were entertained. Miss Milne received many use!ul gifts for her future home. During the evening dancing was enjoyed and items were given by Misses Billie, Norma, and Yvonne Addis. Messrs George Hartman, and C. Piper.

A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs R. W. Davie (Spreydon), when a "pantry" gift evenin!;; was held to honour Miss M. Willis. Competition winners were Misses G. Davie, G. Stephens, E. Kearns, Messrs R. Pearee. J. Straehan, and A. Kane. Those present were Mr and Mrs It. W. Davie, Mr and Mrs Pearee, Misses M. Willis, A. Willis, R. Pearee, G. and D. Davie, E. L. Staveley. J. Staveley, M. Nelson. M. Stirling, N. O'Brien, E. Kearns, M. and C. MeAllister. O. Straw, G. Stephens, Messrs 11. Adams, 11. Webb. V. Ellis, A. and W. Kane. C. Marsh, J. Cockroft. A. Peirie. E. Robinson, and J. Straehan.

Miss Alice Hampton was guest or honour at a surprise gift party given by several of her girl friends. A pleasant time was spent with musical items, competitions, and games, and many useful "kitchen" gifts were presented to Miss Hampton. Among those present were Mesdames Brown, McLean, Moffatt, Hamilton, Hodge, Safey, Semmens, Misses .Jean Smith, Rita Clark, Jessie Duff, Eileen Dalton, Myra Kearney, Eileen Liston, Reta McPhail, and Rene O'Donnell.

A variety gift afternoon party was held at Ballantynes, where Mrs T. It. Taylor, Mrs C. Whitley, Mrs G. H. Bridget, and Mrs N. Jones (Rangiorai entertained their niece, Miss Iris McDougall, who is to be married this month. Each gift was accompanied with a limerick. Miss Gladys Wright was the winner of the competition. Those present were Mrs T. R. Taylor, Mrs G. H. Bridget, Mrs C. Whitlev, Mrs N. Jones, Mrs A. McDougall, Mrs J. McDougall, Mrs J. W. A. McDougall, Mrs B. Pc-nlinglon, and Mrs J. Green, Misses Iris McDougall, Clarice McDougall, and Gladvs Wright.

Mi.- Walter Reid (Akaroa) enlertained a number of friends at a •'kitchen" ki ft parly given at the home of Mis E. .7. Burgess (Shirley), in honour of Miss Mae Wilkerson, whose marriage will take place shortly. A plea.sant lime was passed with music, games, and competitions, winner? being Mesdarnes N. Harris. G. Weld, and Miss Marge Stewart. Those present included Mesdarnes E. J. Burgess, \V. M. Wilkerson, W. Harris, Bisman. Drake. N. Harris, G. Weld, W. W. Reid, Misses Mae Wilkerson, Nancv flill, Frances Morgan, Molly Beggs,' Mabel Reid. Marge Stewart. Molly Budge, and Edna Harper.

Mesdarnes R. Whileinan, E. Whittington, and W. Owen, jun., were hostesses at a "variety" gift parly held in honour of Miss Myrtle Owen, whose marriage will take place shortly. Many useful gifts were received by Miss Owen for her future home. During the afternoon items were given by Misses F. Judkins, A. Lucas, and V. French. Those present were Mesdarnes G. Barrel), W. Owen. E. Whittington, E. Whiteman, G. Holmes, R. Swarbrick, D. Davidson, Misses M. Owen, T. Warren, T. Morrissey, V. French, A. Lucas, N. Miller, V. Barrell. G. Hill, F. Judkins. E. Barrell, B. Owen, G. Whittington, E. Moore, N. Malcolm, V. Rolson, A. Wilson, P. Owen, E. Barrel!, J. Whiteman. N. Whittington. and Davidson.

LONDON PERSONALS iyp.OU l/UE OWK CO?tKK6POSDEK;.> LONDON, September 13. Passengers for New Zealand by ihe Jervis Bay. which left London to-day. are:—Wellington: Misses F. and C. Byrne, Miss M. MacOwan, Miss E. L. La Trobe; Auckland: Rev. S. R. Knapp; Lyttelton: Mrs M. Shaw: Timaru: Mrs M. Payne: Dunedm: Mr R. Carter, Mr and Mrs M. Goldsmid. Recent callers at the High Commissioner's Office have included: The Rev. 1,. V. Bibby (Wellington); Mrs F. R. Rayner; Lieut. C. W r . Jones, R.N.; Lieut. K. Ryan and Mrs Ryan (Dunedin); the Rev. J. Kingslev Fairbairn (Dunedin); Mrs H. F. Dykes < Wellington>: Mrs J. B. Kemp (Wellington); Mr A. Salmond iQueenstown); Mr James Lobb; Mrs W. L. Bennett (Auckland), Mr and Mrs C. C. Davis 'Christchurch); Master N. C. Davis; Mrs V. Hunter, Mias Hunter (Lyttelton): Miss B. Cable 'Wellington): Mr Howard Nathan ' Auckland i; Mr F. N. Spackman (Wellington): Mr W. J. Liss 'Wellington); Mrs Esther Maclean, Mr Peter Maclean (Hawke's Bay): Mr D. W. Bain 'Christchurch); Miss B. L. Crawley (Waikato). Mrs R. Fox Rogers ' Auckland) is on a three months' holiday visit to England, and will leave on her return in December. She was accompanied by the Misses K. and M. Fox Rogers, who have returned to England to live. During her brief stay. Mrs Rogers hopes to tour in Scotland and to see something of the Continent. Mrs Chatfieid 'Wellington) left, today to motor down to Plymouth, there to join the Barrabooi on her return to New Zealand. She has had a wonderfully interesting round of travel dui'ing her brief slay in the Mother Country. Mrs Chatfieid saw much on the well-planned journeys by motorcar, which were arranged for her by her cousins, Mr and Mrs Arthur Gibbons, who took her from the South of England to Edinburgh, places visited en route, including many cathedral cities. Abbey ruins, and other centres of historic interest. While in Gloucestershire she visited Compton Beauchamp, the old home of her father. In the same county is Lydney Park, the home of Lord and Lady Bledisloe: here she had a most delightful day. As the guest of Lord and Lady Liverpool, Mrs Chatfieid saw a good deal of Norfolk ami on the south-western round from Winchester she was entertained by the Rev. 13. Weekes and Mrs Weekes, who now live in Bournemouth. A tour of the Wye Valley was very enjoyable. Mrs M. Ravenhill and her two daughters, Joan and Vivian (Wellington and Gisborne) left Sydney on July 1, and have arrived in London. Here, the Misses Ravenhill are to further their studies in elocution and dramatic work. While in Sydney they were very kindly welcomed by Miss Doris Fitton, producer, of the Independent Theatre, and since they have arrived in London Dame Sybil Thorndike has renewed the friendly interest which she displayed in Wellington. Mrs Ravenhill intends shortly to go to Manchester to visit her relatives. New Zealand friends of Miss Iva McEldowney (Wellington; will be interested to hear of her engagement to Mi- T. P. Williams (M.A. Oxon.), F.R. Historical Society, a master at King's School, Chester. Mr Williams is a painter, and is well known as a clever caricature t. The weddins will probably take ■■'lace in London at the New Year. For the last two years Miss McLidowney, with a New Zealand and a Dutch artist friend, shared a house in Majorca, where I hey had a very interesting tune working together. They returned to England a few months ago, and have been residing at St. Ives, Cornwall, where they arc obtaining plenty of good material for their 'sketches. Miss McEldowney will probably return to London in November. Mrs F. R. Rayner (late of Auckland) is a recent arrival, having come by the Port Gisborne, which made Hull a port of call. There Mrs Rayner was met by her daughters, the Misses Joan and Betty Rayner, who have had a wonderfully successful and interesting round in their caravan, and have had excellent receptions wherever they have staged their Cleveland delightful programmes of . song and mime. If will be remembered that they started oft in a new caravan last February. They encountered a good deal of adverse weather, but the caravan is so snug that snow and frost did not. worry them. They have been appearing in leading centres throughout England, and now are on their way to Edinburgh and Glasgow to fulfil bookings. Mrs Rayner is in London, where she has many interests, and a number of relatives. The voyage was very pleasant. Mrs Vera Kathleen Langley, of Cambridge, who died on March 0, widow of Mr J. N. Langley, F.R.S., Professor of Physiology at "the University of Cambridge, left £11,744, with net personalty £B9IO. She left £IOO between her nieces. Georgina Thomas. Edith Langley. Mabel Langley, and Dorothy Langley, children of "the late Arthur Edward Langley, of Tetoki, Kawhia. New Zealand, stating: "I make tliis bequest to my said late husband's niece;', in remembrance of their very gallant brothers, who died soldiers' deaths in France."

PARTY AT BISHOPSCOURT

Yesterday morning in the beautihij grounds at Bishopscourt many greetings were exchanged and friendships renewed when Bishop West-Watson and Mrs West-Watson entertained at an informal tea party members of Synod and their wives, and the hosts and hostesses of the visitors, representatives of all diocesan committees?, retired clergy and their wives, and the widows of clergy. Mrs West-Watson wore a frock of blue crepe de chine patterned with white, and navy blue hat. She andBishop West-Watson were assisted in the entertainment of their many guests bv their daughters. Mrs Stephen Lester oiid Mrs L. C. Webb.

BIRTHDAY PARTY An enjoyable party was given byMr and Mrs H. Quirk (Papaum: to celebrate the eighth birthday anniversary of their only daughter, Ilema. Tea was served on the lawn, and pin); and green caps were distributed to the small guests. The birthday cake was decorated with eight small kewpies. Amongst those present were Rema Quirk, Nola Worsdcll, Irene Pepper, Merle Roberts. Nancy Mulholland, Marie Armstrong, Mona Kallahan. Beverley Legg, Dorothy Powell, Doris Kru.se, Lonorc Hawker, Mary MeCausland. Joy Burrowes, Betty McCausland, Lorna Legg. Nancy Anderson, Jean Anderson, " Shirley Crowe, Verna Fraser, Joan Haynes, Kathcrine Pepper, Margaret Worsdell. David Armstrong, and Maxwell Quirk. The adult guests included Mesdames Burgess, Worsdell, Bielby, Hawker. Crowe, Kriisc, Armstrong, and Smith.

WEDDINGS FOLliV —JOHNSON The wedding was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, of Olive Mary, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson, of Ashburton, to Leo. third son of Mr John Foley, of Studholme. The Rev. Father Ginisty (Waimate) performed the ceremony and celebrated Nuptial Mass. The bride wore an ankle-length frock of cream georgette made with a yoke and godets of lace. The sleeves were puffed below the elbows and finished with long lace mittens. Her veil of embroidered Brussels net was held in place by a lace cap finished with clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of cream tulips, sweet peas, and pale pink carnations. Miss Esme Knapp (Christchurch) was bridesmaid, and Mr John Foley attended his brother as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Clarendon Hotel. When Mr and Mrs L. Foley left later by car for the West Coast the latter was wearing a frock of Lido blue georgette, a boucle coat trimmed with sable, and a blue felt hat to tone. W ALL A C E—A NDERSON

The wedding of Elsie Myrtle, only daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. Anderson (Claremont), and John Gordon, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Wallace (Fan-view), was recently solemnised at Chalmers Church, Timaru, which was decorated with spring (lowers. The Rev. A. J. H. Dow officiated, and Mr J. D. Frascr presided at the organ. The bride's frock was of ivory satin beaute, made with a pointed voke of crinkle lace. Her silk tulle embroidered veil fell from a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf "of lilies and freesias. Mr T. Anderson gave his sister away, and she was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss May Campbell, of Timaru. Her frock was of pale blue georgette, made on straight fitting lines witlTcapc effect, and her large blue straw hat was trimmed with posies of pink (lowers. She carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and tulips. Mr Allan Wallace (Balelulha) was the best man. After the ceremony, a. reception was held in the Grand lounge, about 80 guests being received by Mr T. Anderson and Mrs H. Anderson, and in the evening the parents of the bride and bridegroom entertained nearly 300 guests at a dance in the Fairview Hall. PAWSEY—CAMPBELL A wedding of interest in the Methven and Ashburton districts was celebrated recently at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Methven, when Dorothy Maud, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell, jun. (Methven). was married to Ronald Robert, son of Mr and Mrs J. R. Pawsey, Alford Forest. The Rev. Richard Morgan performed the ceremony. Girl friends of the bride had decorated the church with spring flowers. The bride wore a frock of cream crepe marocain inset with a yoke and godets of cream lace. Her tulle veil, which formed a train, was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white geraniums, white blossom, and maidenhair fern. Miss Winnie Compbell. the bride's sister, and Miss May Campbell, a cousin, attended the bride. They wore frocks of blue and pink floral georgette respectively, mounted on white satin, made with inset frilled godets. Large bows of satin ribbon finished the waistlines, and small buttons trimmed the backs of the bodices. Their hats and gloves toned with their frocks, and they carried bouquets of hyacinths, anemones, and pink geraniums. The little flower girl, Miss June Campbell, a sister of the bride, wore a frock of cornflour blue georgette trimmed with frills, and a head bandeau of blue satin ribbon finished with a pink flower and bow over each ear. She carried a posy of spring flowers. Mr Sydney Pawsey attended his brother as best man. and Mr Edwin Lock, a cousin of the bride, was groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the lounge of the town hall, where the bride's mother received the guests wearing a frock of navy blue crepe nevada, relieved with diagonal stripes of red, lemon, and white, and a navy hat to match. She carried a posy of red tulips. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of brown r. arocain and a hat to tone. Mrs Samuel Campbell, sen., the bride's grandmother, wore a frock of black elephant crepe relieved with white, a black diagonal tweed coat, and a small black hat. Her bouquet was of auriculas and tulips. When Mr and Mrs Pawsey left tor their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a frock of blue phantom crepe relieved with grey, and a blue hat. She carried a blue summer-weight coat.

SOCIAL AND DANCE AT HORNBY

Members ol the Loyal Grange Lodge and their friends were entertained at a social and dance held in the Orange Hall, Hornby, on Monday evening. Many visitors were present from the Christchurch lodges. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Schoficld and Mrs McNaughton, and competitions held during the evening were won by Misses Charlotte Teape and Peggy Robinson. Mr J. Robinson was master of ceremonies. Musical items were given by Mesdames McNaughton and "Schofield, Miss Frances Henshaw, Messrs Vogel and lloyeard. Those present included Mr and Mrs Henshaw. Mr and Mrs E. Killburn. Mesdames Kay 'Christchurch), Blundcll (Riccarton), Blinkhorn fßiccarton), Cook, Teape, A. Robinson, McNaughton, Schofield, W. H. Busch, Boyle. A. Dann, F. Burtess, Buchanan, Misses M. Scott, Thelma Hepburn, Phyllis Horman, Mina Hepburn, Kathleen Boyle, Frances Henshaw, June Horman, Ileen Horman, Fellows, Gladys Teape, Muriel Killburn. Charlotte Teape. Messrs McMillan. Hoycard. T. Armon. Vogel, D. Robinson, J. Robinson, Irvine. J. Dick, J. Colligan. Pal Harper, Reg Killburn. A. Buchanan. Robinson, and D. Robinson.

BALL AT SPHINGSTON SOUTH

Many visitors from the surrounding districts attended the first ball of the Wakaipa Basketball Club, held in the Sprmgston South Hall. The hall had been decorated with streamers in the club's colours, green and black. Dance music was supplied by the New Collegians' Dance Band, extras ! being played by Mrs H. A. Fletcher | and Mr Suckling. i A Monte Carlo waltz was won by | Mrs S. Bray and Mr 11. A. Fletcher, i and the lucky snowball one-step by (Mr C. le Base and partner. Mr jyj. : Ryan was the winner of a cornpeti- ! lion. Amongst those present wore: Mes- , dames P. V. Bailey, C. N. Howell, K. J Greaves, Hutchinson, W. Mounce, T. i J. Kimber, D. Linton, H. A. Fletcher. ; W. Shackel. S. Bray, R. H. Baton, 11. P. Smith, E. Mehlopt, Palmer, Misses Patty Parrett, K. Gillooly, Lois Warring. Marjorie Hughes, Linda Lemon, Pearl Kimber, Elaine Bailey, Iris Powell, Sylvia Kimber, Alma McGregor (Irwell), Marjorie Shackel, Mabel Jackson, Dorrie Smith, Myrtle Smith, G. B. Harvie, Muriel Mounce, Phyllis Parrett, Ina Mounce, M. Ferguson (Christchurch), Joan Bray, Nor ah McJannett. Doris Downing, Jean Greaves (Christchurch). Anice Musson, Peace Hamilton. Olive Douglas, Gwen Roberts, P. Porter, Mona Chapman, Irene Woods (Lincoln'), Sylvia Bennett (Greenpark), Jeanne Collier, and Adelaide Bissett.

DANCE AT PREBBLETON There was a large attendance at the dance arranged by the Prebbleton School Committee to augment the school funds. The guests included members of the Clarkville basketball team, who had played a match in the domain during the day, and who were the guests of the Prebbleton Club at the dance. Mr J. Smith was master of ceremonies, and dance music was supplied by Kinsman's band. Card competitions were won by Mesdames J. T. Gallagher and A. Thomson, Messrs T. Smith and C. Hands. A novelty dance was won by Miss L. Ford and Mr J. Clark. Amongst those present were Mesdames J. Smith. J. O'Neill, J. Hartnell, W. Kolkman, J. Giles, C. Hands, A. Thomson, .1. Easterbrook, J. T. Gallagher, E. Walker, A. Maxey, L. Kolkman (Southbrook), Cherry, W. Downey, L. Gallagher, G. Rutherford, T. Smith (Marshland). A. Bennett, T. Port, Ij. Harris, A. Birch, Misses Clarice Giles, Nancy Hassall, Rita Barnett, Olive Baynon, Rita Piper, Jean Simpson, Harriet Wilson. Julia Tozer, Enid Giles (Clarkville), Kathleen Tod, Bertha Hartnell, Jean Warren, Joyce Kolkman, Rhona Tod, Margaret Barr, Maida Cain, Mavis Smith, Lily Ford, Millicent Tod, Cora Saunders, Violet Kolkman, Pat Rennie, Ivy Saunders, Verna Askew, Mona Cuneen, Nellie Hardaker, C. Ward, Millie Guthrie, Eileen Spicer (Hornby), Mavis Dowdle, Thelma McGarry, Irene McGarry, Bertha Baker, Gladys Baker, Natalie Laffey, Edith Bennett., Dulcie Hern, May and Esther Port, Stella Cherry, Emily Gallagher, Annie Smith, D. Cropper, Win Douglas, and Barbara Jones.

BENEDICTS' BALL AT CHERTSEY

There was a large attendance at the Chertsey benedicts' annual ball, which proved very successful. Music was supplied by Lawler's orchestra (Rakaia). Extras were played by Misses J. McDonald (Ashburton), N. Robinson, and Mr A. Pluck (Rakaia). Two novelty dances were held, the winners being Miss Copeland and Mr Stills, and Mr R. Lambie and Miss Curry. Mr R. Fleet acted as master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mesdames C. Harrison, W. A. McPhail, 11. Hargrave, Roy Doig. H. Cox, W. Cain. Robinson, and R. Fleet, Misses Muriel Garland. Madge Cameron, Thelma Thomson, Nance Robinson, Kathleen Lambie, Sheila Lambie, Esta Watkins. Ethel Johnson! (Dorie), Jessie MePhaiJ, Ethel Lloyd, Ella Flynn, Millie Scott (.Dorie), Ivy Hood, Doreen Campbell (Dromore), Margaret Curry (Dorie), Mollie Blake, Hazel Hood, Gladys Johnson (Dorie), Margot Hanrahan, Gladys Dunphy, Margaret Copland, Leonie Cain, Kath Cox, Joan Cameron, Marie Cox, Ruby Cameron, Vera Cain, Copland, and Behrnes.

TIM AIM J NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs W. N. Bond r'Dunrobin," Southland) is staying with her mother, Mrs El worthy ("Pareora Cottage,'' Le Cren's terrace). Mrs W. D. Campbell. Miss Ailsa Campbell. Wai-iti road, and Mrs G. IT. Ussher, Sefton street, have returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs L. E. Finch, Park lane, have returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Walter Raymond. Park lane, has returned from a visit to Dunedin.