News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 21035, 11 December 1933, Page 2

News For Women

I TE WAIPOUNAMU

PRIZE-GIVING AND GARDEN' PARTY The members of the council of To Waipounamu Maori Girls' School must have been greatly encouraged on Saturday afternoon, when the record attendance at the annual prize-giving and garden party showed that public interest in the school had greatly increased. Doubtless, greater interest will result in better financial support for the school, which is doing much for the Maori girls of the diocese. The gathering was held out of door under ideal conditions. The Rev. J. T. McWilliam presided. He said that the work of the school during the year had been most satisfactory. The number of pupils had increased to 16, but the council would like to see a greater number on the roll. The inspector had given an excellent report on the school work, and all the pupils who had sat for proficiency certificates had been successful. Last month the school had been honoured by a visit from their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe. Mr McWilliam expressed gratitude to Mrs F. N. Taylor and other ladies responsible for forming St. Francis's Guild for the purpose of helping the school, and thanked the Bishop and Mrs West-Watson for their attendance at the prize-giving, and the stall-holders for their great help. The Rev. G. Nelham Watson read the j prize essays of the pupils on the visit I of Lord and Lady Bledisloe to the school, the prizes being the gifts of Canon A. H. Norris. Mrs West-Wat-son then presented to the youngest pupil, for all the school, a beautiful doll, the Christmas gift of Mrs Norris and Mrs Leslie Talbot. The Prize List. Prizes won during the year were presented by Mrs West-Watson, as follows: ! Scripture—The Bishop's prize: Josephine I Aniiis. Junior: Jlar.v Annis. First class i prizes: Josephine Annis, Grace Sutherland. | Second (lass and first equal sewing;; Henrietta Manawatu, Marie Skipper i Mrs Ilnine', I prize), Rose Hughes ( Mis a Oarksnn's prize,', j Kana Skipper, Leah Nihoniho, Heni Nilio- j niho, Beulah Skipper, Angaria Skipper, June j Karaitiana. Natalie Norton, Olivia Karailiana. For progress: Shirley Viekery, .lo.no Hughes. Junior sewing: Leah Nihnnilio i Mrs Wri/rbt's prize). .Nature study: Gin, e Sutherland (Mrs West-Watson's prize). For (he girl with the best influence: Grace .Sutli- ] erland (Mrs H. •!. Marriner's prize). House I marks: Josephine Annis. Name on shield; Heni Nihoniho (Mr Nivcn Forrest's prize), Kssay; "The Visit of the Governor-General," Grace Sutherland, Bculah Skipper (Canon N'orris'x prizes). Proficiency certificates; Grace. Sutherland, Marie Skipper, Josephinu Annis. The Stalls. After the presentation, a short entertainment was given by the pupils, and the visitors made a round of the stalls, which Mere remarkably well stocked. The following; is a list of stalls and stallholders:—Produce, Parishes of Cust and Rangiora; sweets, St. Francis' Maori School Guild: work and fancy, parishes or' Fendalton and Merivale: cakes, ladies of Te Waipounamu Council; books, men of Te Waipounamu Council; variety, Miss Gardiner; school stall. Sister Kate, staff, and pupils; afternoon tea. Cashmere Girls' Guild and St. Matthew's parish. j A treasure hunt was arranged by Mrs Jl. j C. Hewland.

CURRENT NOTES

Lady Sidey .(Dunedin), who has been visiting Wellington, is now spending a few days in Christchurch, and will leave for the south to-day. Mrs William Cunningham (Papanui road) will leave this week for the south to visit her daughter, Mrs Angus McDonald, "The Plains," Lumsden. Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane (Fendalton) has left for Wellington to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Mary Richardson, which will take place this week. Dr. and Mrs J. F. Duncan (Rossall street) left on Saturday night for Wellington on their way to Hawke's Bay to attend the break-ing-up ceremonies of Woodford House, Havelock North. The final raffle for St. Bede's old boys' fete was drawn on Saturday night, when an oil painting, valued at £25, was won by Mrs E. Weir, 137 North road, Papanui. The winning ticket was 15,639. On Wednesday morning, December 13, St. Anne's Home annual Christmas gift party will be held at the home, 429 Papanui road, from 10 till 12 o'clock, when all interested in -the girls at St. Anne's are invited to attend. Gifts for Christmas cheer will be gratefully received and parcels of gifts may be left at Church House, Cashei street. Miss Roie de Pass (Papanui) has returned to Christchurch from North Canterbury. Miss D. Watkin Williams (Honiton, England) and Miss R. WynnWilliams (Cashmere Hills) are the guests of Mr W. H. Montgomery and Miss H. Montgomery (Wairewa, Little River). Miss Alma Crampton (SI. Martins) is the guest of Mrs James McCormick, Milford, Temuka. The engagement is announced between Betty Meredith, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Deighton, Wroxton terrace, Fendalton, and Lawrence Raymond Dunster, only son of Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, Papanui road, Christchurch. Miss Gladys Marion Metherell has been appointed a child welfare officer, according to the latest issue of the Gazette. Miss L. D. Allen (Sheprcth Cottage, Bealey avenue) left on Saturday for Dunedin to visit her parents, Sir James and Lady Allen. Miss Katrine Loughnan (Cashei street west) has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs Patrick Jennings, Dunrobin, Southland. Dr. and Mrs Malcolm Robertson (Fendalton), who have been visiting Europe, returned to New Zealand by the Tainui, due in Auckland yesterday. Mrs James Maling and her son, Mr John Maling, will leave this week for England. Major and Mrs Ivan Jennings and family, who recently arrived in Christchurch from Wellington, have taken a house in Garden road, Fendalton. Miss Phyllis Acton-Adams (Clarence Reserve) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs Baigent (Dunedin) is visiting her sister, Mrs Arthur Thomson, | Montreal street. Miss Mona Hughes is at present the guest'of Miss Mcllroy, Timaru. Mr and Mrs Walter Raymond (Timaru) arc visiting Dunedin. Mrs E. B. Bowler and Miss Marjorie Bowler (Timaru) are visiting the North Island. DANCE AT SUMNER | A pleasant dance was held in the ] Cadena tea rooms on Saturday evening. Music was played by the Mount Pleasant orchestra, and Mr R. Slyficld | acted as master of ceremonies. i Those present included:—Mr and Mrs A. Shand, Mr and Mrs W. Wigley. Mr and Mrs F. Gibson, Mr and Mrs 'l'. Buxton, Mr and Mrs S. Wins. Mrs ,1. Stevens. Mrs Wood, Misses Phyllis | Smith. Mary Caesar, Yvonne Hall. Margaret Malley, Isabel Hickmott. Margaret Smith, Robin Turner, f.va Thompson, Belle Smith, Kathleen Godfrey, Jocelyn Turner, Pat Collins, Pat Comcrford, Billie Brown, Valerie de Villiers, Margaret Wood, Muriel Lawson, Abbie and Daphne Rowe, Messrs D. Bromley. E. Claydon, N. Chapman, C. Rudd, W. Smith, R. Gill, J. Claydon, J. Stevens, R. Slyneld. J. Morel, O. Thomas, A. Carson, K. Williams, J. Williams, J. Coleman, G. de Thier, M. Cheshire, A. Stemner, M. Bowman, C. Stevens, C. Henshaw, B. Stevens, F. Malley, and M. Edmonds. BRIDGE EVENING ' To assist in liquidating the debt on the new asphalt tennis court at the Sumner District High School, the ! members of the high school committee arranged a successful bridge party in the Cadena tea rooms on Friday evening. The room was prettily decorated with bowls of sweet peas and roses. Supper was provided by the committee. These present included Mr and Mrs L. P. Longuet, Mr and Mrs A. J. Malley, Mr and Mrs G. S. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs J. Higgins, Mr and Mrs T. Wilson, Mcsdames F.. M. Pye, E. de Villiers, K. Brake, T. H. Brake, H. H. Barlow, Murdoch, Albert Young, T. B. Boulton, M. Lawrence, H. Y. Widdowson, W. H. Nicholson, T. F. Chambers, Misses Bain, Ellis, G. E. Wilson, Enid Chambers. FOOT SPECIALIST. Miss B. Wilson, Late British Institute of Chiropody, London. C 99 Colombo street tNcar Hereford street). 'Phone 41-644. —6 Christmas presents! Cameras, Films, Albums, Soaps, Perfumes, Powders, and all the hosts of delightfully attractive things a chemist's shop should contain! See the window displays. Everything distinctly priced. McArthurs, Ltd.. Chemists and Chiropodists, corner Colombo and Cashei streets. —2 Smart Appearance.—Modernise your Spring Coat with smart Fur Cuffs and Collar. Our renovation department specialises in Remodelling, Renovates, and every branch of Fur Repairs. Expert workmanship at economical prices. .T. Mac Gibbon, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —2

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ST. JAMES' FETE

HELD IN PICTURESQUE GROUNDS Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes kindly lent the beautiful grounds of her home, "Oakford," Riccarton road, to the members of St. James's Ladies' Guild, for their annual garden party, which was held on Saturday afternoon«, in aid of the church funds. Attractively decorated and well-stocked stalls were arranged round a large, trim lawn bordered with rhododendrons, and, in the shade of some stately trees, tea was served at small tables. Enlivening music was provided by Derry's Band and an exhibition of folk dancing, arranged by Miss Gwen Rankin, was watched with interest. The visitors greatly enjoyed the beauty of the grounds and were particularly charmed with the fine display of roses in the large rose gardens. Mrs R. Kingsford, president of the guild, Mrs W. Coad, the honorary secretary, and other members of the guild, who had worked hard for the party, fully deserved the success achieved. The following were the stalls and stall-holders:— Cakes: Mrs S. F. Wilson, Mrs Baxter O'Neill, Mrs A. Cox, and Mrs G. H. Bailey; work stall: Mrs R. Kingsford and Mrs H. Powell; sweets: Mrs H. Tonkin and Miss Joan Tonkin; icecream: Mrs C. W. Price; Christmas tree: Miss Irene Palmer; produce: Mrs R J. Maxwell, Mrs J. K. Foster, and Mrs Harold Studholme; handcrafts: Misses Ashby, Peggy Grix, and Ruby Curragh; sideshows— Hoopla: Messrs B. Davison and S. Davison; Aunt Sally: Messrs James Wilson, Neville Peters and Richard Wilson; tea: Mesdames R. G. Malcolmson, H. B. Whittc, D Carson, H. Carlton, B. Musgrave, W. F. Rickman, and G. Aldridge. The results of the baby show, which was in charge of Mrs B. O'Neill and Mrs H. Powell, and was judged by Sister M. Jones, were as follows: Baby under 12 .months: Murray Williams 1, Ray Hollobon 2; baby under two years: Roger Gibbs 1, Warren Hudson 2. The cooking competition, arranged by Mrs O'Neill and Mrs S. F. Wilson, was judged by Mrs Burgess, whose awards were as follows:—Adult section—Pound cake: Mrs A. Cox 1, Mrs S F Wilson 2; sultana cake: Miss C. Lum'mis 1, Mrs Roberts 2; Madeira cake- Mrs Washbourn 1. Mrs Roberts 2- shortbread: Mrs Roberts 1, Mrs H. Powell 2; pikelets: Mrs Hamilton 1; sponge sandwiches: Miss C. Lummis 1 Mrs le Grange 2; butter sponge: Mrs Denby 1, Mrs R. G. Malcolmson 2; date loaf: Mrs Coad 1. Mrs Roberts 2- girdle scones: Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs le Grange 2. Children's section—Plain scones: Audrey Bailey 1; pikelets: Joyce Fine 1, Marjorie Fine 2; sponge sandwich: Audrey Bailey 1; butter sponge: Joyce Fine 1.

"TINY TIM" PARTY AN ENJOYABLE 01 TING If the Christchurch branch of the Dickens Fellowship did nothing else but foster sympathy for the "Tiny Tims" of the city—the many little ones handicapped in the race of life by physical disabilities—it would still fully justify its existence. It docs much more. It stimulates an interest in the works of Charles Dickens, and while increasing the literary knowledge of its members, it encourages them to studv the problems which confront the world to-day. as they did a century ;w<o, especially Die problem ot improving conditions for the poor and unenlightened of the community. On Saturday afternoon the members of the Fellowship, forsaking serious matters, devoted themselves to the entertainment of a party of crippled children, who were assembled from all parts of the city and suburbs. This was the third outing of the kind arranged by the members, and it was certainly the most successful. Forty children, boys, and girls, a few of whom could not walk, were called for at their homes and taken for a motor drive to Sumner, then over the Port Hills to Lyttelton, where some of them saw steamers and sailing boats for the first time, then on to Corsair Bay, where fruit and many dainties were distributed amongst them. The return journey was made via Sumner, and the children were conveyed to Jcllicoe Flail, where they were entertained with conjuring tricks by Mr Leslie Cookson, and a performance of ventriloquism by Mr Sydney Com'ort. Certainly the performers have never mystified a keener or more appreciative audience. After a generous supply of ice cream had been distributed, Mr A. E. Caddick, president of the Fellowship, spoke briefly of Dickens' Tiny Tim, and wished the children a happy Christmas. He presented each little guest with a book and a bag of sweets. "We like to arrange these outings for you," Mr Caddick said, "but we could not do so without the co-opera-tion of kind friends." He thanked the members of the committee, especially Mr A. E. Loach, who had done much valuable work, also all who had lent motor-cars for transport of the children, Messrs A. O. Wilkinson, L. L. Corck-ry, and C. T. Aschman for gifts of sweets, fruit, and ice cream, the Returned Soldiers' Association for free use of Jellicoc Hall, Mrs Gentles, for organising work, and Messrs Cookson and Comfort for the entertainment At 530 the children were taken to their homes. Those who lent cars weir Mrs Robert Malcolm, Messrs G. Morton Smith, Harry Duckworth, T. H. Williams, A. C. Wells, Murdoch McLeod F. W. J. Belton, A. K. Anderson, P H. Vonablos, J. W. Graham, L. L Cordery, W. Mac Gibbon, and A. O. Wilkinson. The ladies in charge of the refreshments were Mesdames H. V. Free and C. T. Aschman, Misses Mabel Smith, and Patrick. The adults present were Mr and Mrs A. E. Caddick, Mrs W. Machin Mr and Mrs G. Morton Smith, Mr and Mrs H. V. Free, Mrs C. T. Aschman, Mrs G. F. Hall, and Mr Hall, jun., Mrs J. A. Coltart, Mr and Mrs L. L. Cordery. Mr and Mrs P. H. Venables Mr and Mrs F. W. J. Belton, Mrs M' S. Gentles, Mrs Arthur Mead Misses Mabel Smith, C. Patrick, M. Hannay Madeline Jennings, J. Aiken, Craig a' Morgan, G. Musprove, J. Musker E Bull, Jean Smith, Rogers, Dorothy Mardon, Messrs A. E. Loach, A F Johnson, S. D. Wilson. T. H. Williams J. Mason, M. McLeod, Wells, A K Anderson. J. W. Graham, W. MacGibbon, and A. O. Wilkinson. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH lintel Federal: Mr and Mrs A. B. See'•orabe (Auckland), Mr and Mrs R. E. Wild (Hokitika), Mr and Mrs A. Brown (Lauder) Misses V. and G. Campbell (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Sharpe (Waiau). United Service Hotel: Mrs B. O. Rutherford (Hororata), Mrs W. Richmond (Hastings). Warner's Hoi el: Mrs S. I\ Warburton. New City Hotel: Mr aud Mrs Matheson (Pun edin). Royal Hotel: Mrs .J. ,1. Collins (Christ-i-hurih), Miss J. Ramsay (Timaru).

CHRISTMAS PARTY

CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB A gaily decorated Christmas tree, the distribution of gifts, the exchange of good wishes, and the singing of Christmas carols at the Canterbury Women's Club on Saturday night joyously proclaimed the fact that the festive season is at hand. More than 150 members enjoyed the excellent programme arranged for their entertainment by Mrs H. J. McLaren and Mrs H Wyatt, the carnival spirit being introduced early in the evening by the arrival of Father Christmas (Mrs A. W. Stuart), who distributed gifts from a glittering Christmas tree, and, after an amusing address, conferred "honours" on the officers of the club and "decorated" the performers. The programme, of an exceptionally high standard, was provided by Mr F. A. Bullock and chorus—comprising Mesdames Robert Lake, John Richards, H*rry Sumner, Roger Taylor, and Ralph McCleary—who sang "Come, Sweet Maiden, to the Window," "Lovely Night," "Good King Wenceslas," "Holy Night, Peaceful Night," "Come, All Ye Faithful," "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," and "Two Roses"; Mr Robert Lake, who sang "The Shepherdess" and "Aylesbury Ducks"; Mr Richards, whose songs were "The Wanderer's Song" and "Youth"; Mrs Tristram Willcox, who sang "Allelulia," "The Shepherd Boy's Lament on the Valley of Humiliation," and "Just for To-day"; and Miss Joyce Wilkinson, who sang "Two Roses" and "The Lass with the Delicate Air." Miss Bessie Pollard played two pianoforte solos —"The Holy Boy" and "Noel"—and also acted as accompanist for the singers, and two amusing dramatic sketches were given—one "Mind Over Mind," by Misses Sylvia Collins and Miriam Pearce, and the othe'r by Mrs Enid Frye, Misses Collins, Pearce, and Berwyn Frye. Before supper was served, the president, Mrs R. T. Tosswill, thanked the performers for the excellent entertainment and expressed appreciation of the work of the hostesses—Mrs McLaren and Mrs Wyatt.

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY GARDEN PARTY The Canterbury branch of the Girls' Friendly Society has a membership of 200, and throughout the year members meet for Scripture readings, and hold concerts and entertainments to assist the Anglican church to which they belong, and at the same time these meetings and socials help to get the i girls of the churches acquainted with one another. On Saturday afernoon, through the courtesy of Bishop and Mrs C. WestWatson, a garden party was held in the grounds of Bishopscourt, when games and competitions were enjoyed. A short service was conducted in the chapel by Deaconess J. SpencerSmith, and later, certificates won in the competitions, judged by Mrs W. Day and Miss M. Cotterill, were presented by Mrs West-Watson as follows:- - Seniors—Scripture: Miss E. Bashford (Avonside) I. Miss F. Gourlay (Avonside) and Miss I. Carey (Avonside) (equal) 2. Needlework and handwork: Embroidery, Miss E. Smart (Avonside), special mention as excellent, 1; Miss J. Chapman (Hororatn) 2, Miss I. Carey (Avonside) 3. Knitting, Miss A. Taylor (Avonside) 1, Mis:> A. Cowper (Avonside) 2. Handwork: Miss A. Cowper < Avonside) 1. Bag: Miss G. Bates (Sydenham) 1. Knitted cardigan, Miss M. Bates (Sydenham) 1. Knitted gloves. Miss H. Lockwood (Sydenham) 1. Essay, Miss F. Rickards (Hinds) 1. Miss G. Lawlor (Avonside) 1, Miss D. Tuthill (Shirley) 2. Junior Section—Embroidery, Dulcie Sinclair (West Lyttelton), special mention as excellent. 1, Joyce Brook (West Lyttelton) and Dulcie Sinclair (West Lyttelton) 2. Essay. Jean Morris (West Lyttelton) 1, Joyce Brook (West Lyttelton) 2. Afternoon tea was served bv Mesdames 11. Brett. F. Toolcy, M. York, and T. Harris. During the afternoon the winners of competitions were: Song charades. Shirley 1. Sydenham 2; flower competition, Mrs Maclavcrty and West Lyttelton branch. Representatives and associate members were present fiom the city and suburban branches and from Hororata. ST. TERESA'S CHURCH FETE With the object of reducing the debt on the presbytery, parishioners of St. Teresa's Church, Riccarton, have been working for some time arranging a monster fete, which was held on Saturday. Judging by the large crowd that, attended the opening and patronised the stalls, the result should be very satisfactory. Father T. Hanrahan, parish priest, welcomed the visitors and declared the fete open. The stalls were arranged around the grounds of the church, and the boys' band from St. Joseph's Orphanage, Middlelon. was in attendance. An unfailing attraction for the children was the pony, which found many riders, and was in demand throughout the day. In the evening, the whole of the church grounds were illuminated with coloured lights, and music was supplied by an electric gramophone. The stalls and stall-holders were:— Variety, Mesdames W. O. Campbell G. D. Mcllraith, Tudor, C. Threlkeld Robertson, C. Clements, Devonoort, and W. Murdock, and Misses Hurley' O'Callaghan, and Threlkeld; produce and cake, Mesdames E. M. Kennedy J. Ryan, W. Brown, W. Murphy, C. m! Lagan, Misses A. and K. McVeigh, and I. Brown; afternoon tea, Mesdames J. A. Burt, Bennett, Manson T. McKenzie, T. McKenzie, jun., and Miss McKenzie. GARDEN PARTY A garden party in aid of the funds of the Papanui Methodist Ladies' Guild was held in the orphanage grounds. Harewood road, on Saturday afternoon. The Rev. A. Hopper, in opening the fair, congratulated the stallholders on their display. The stallholders were:—Work stall Mesdames Elliott and Quigley; cakes' Mesdames Hopper, Frampton, O. m' Jones, and Salkeld; ice-cream, Misses Ira Baynes and Ada Menzies; sweets Mrs Gibson and Misses Gibson: tea room, Mesdames Reynolds, Tillman Cran, Wilson, and Misses R. Gibson and H. Salkeld; variety stall, Mrs E A Jones; miniature golf, Mr Melville Baynes; produce, the Church Trustees The secretary was Mrs Baynes. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS Franz Jnscf Glacier Hotel: Messrs C Buclinnan, K. A. T. Read, A. 0. Wilkinson, A. (~ Bretliertfm (Christehitrch), IT II Sterling, ,T. M. Manson. F. U. Sheppar'd w' Ratter, Mr and Mrs F. Mountier, Mi.s's j' Wright (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W J Jesse (Berkshire, England), Mr and Mrs h. Miss H. T,. Easdown (Auckland), Mr A. W. Ford (Australia), Mr 11. Taster (Ashburton), Mrs M. Bayne (Lower Hutt) Miss J. Watson (Glasgow), Mr W. T Kellahan, Mr J. Ramsay, Mr and Mrs F W D Atkin. Miss'B. Harper (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Hastings (Morrinsville). Mrs J. G. McKechnie, Miss M. Ruane, Mr T. Lcarmont (Greymouth), Miss M. Cooper, Miss A. Sinclair (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Hastings (Morrinsville), Dr. and Mrs B. L. Wilson, Miss June Wilson (Hokitika), Mr G. V Wricht (Wansanni), Mr and Mrs A. L. l.ee (Sydney), and Miss W. McLeod (England).

OBITUARY

■MISS STELLA BENSON ibritisb ornciAL wirelbss.) •.Received December 10, 7.5 p.m.) RUGBY, December 8. British literature has suffered a severe loss in the death in China, from pneumonia, of Stella Benson, the brilliant woman writer, at the age of 42. Stella Benson, traveller and author was born in England in January. 1892, and educated at home. Endowed with Ihe spirit of adventure and a cheerful disregard of hardship, she spent much of her girlhood in wandering through Germany, France, and Switzerland. She was an ardent supporter of the women's suffrage movement, however, and returning to England in 1914, played a prominent part in the campaign of the "militants." During the war she worked for 18 months in the East End of London and later on the land. Meanwhile she had written three books—The Pose, This Is the End. and Twenty. Going vto America in 1918, she arrived at San Francisco with five dollars in her purse, and knowing no one there. Before she left she had earned money as a university coach, a lady's maid, a collector of overdue bills, a book saleswoman, and a "reader" on a newspaper. Still short of money she resumed her wanderings by crossing the Pacific in the smallest Japanese passenger ship on that ocean. The vessel was so violently tossed about tnat before it reached Honolulu she had a broken shoulder and many miner wounds. After recovery she reached Hong Kong and kept herself by teaching a class of 50 Chinese and Eurasians. Civil war being in progress she volunteered as a nurse and served as an X-ray assistant in, a Peking hospital. Thence she went to India where she earned a living by writing bright articles for newspapers. Throughout her wanderings, in fact she had been making notes in preparation for more books, and had also contributed stories and articles to publications in the places she visited. Marrying in 1921 Mr J. C. O'Gorman, of the Chinese customs, she lived for several years in China. Her writings are distinguished by originality alert observation, poetic imagination' and a fascinating sense of fun. Among her books are Living Alone, The Poor Man, Pipers and a Dancer. Sketches of Travel, Worlds within Worlds, and Tobit Transplanted. The last of these appeared in February, 1931, and is a story based on her observation of the hardships endured by White Russians stranded in Manchuria.

WEDDINGS PERKIS—BAILEY The wedding was celebrated recently at St Paul's Church of Frances Annie, second daughter of the late MrF. M Bailev and of Mr F. G. Bailey, vl llpanui, to Edgar James, only son o thP late Mr J. R. Perkis and of Mrs E Pefkis of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W H. Orbell, and Miss G. Davies was the of elephant, crepe mounted on satin, was worn by the bride, who was eiven away by her father. The lines \f the anWe-length frock were emphasised by the nare from the knees* Her Bangkok straw hat toned with her frock, and she carried a bouquet of shaded lemon flo Mfss S Betty Bailey, who a««dedha wore a long tight-fitting irocK of beigl crepe de chine patterned in wild-nlwer design arid a crinoline sTrawhatto! match.. Her bouquet was of gold and scarlet ranunculi. Mr F. Smith was best man. After toe ceremony the guests were received' at the home of the brides flther Mrs M. Ware (Okam's Bay, of the bride, wore a frock of navv floral crepe de chine. For travelling the bride wore a scarlet frock and crinoline straw hat to m Mr h and Mrs E. J, Perkis will make their future home in Auckland. HORTON—AIREY a wedding of wide interest was in St. Aidan's Church, Re- , l*w i/nre a graceful frock of fla ifv* fell the very long tulle veil, half-circlet of orange u of Si Sd'WSk water lilies which W f C o a ttPndancp were two old school In attendance w Audrey friends of tht. ■ » l £% Giftordt bot h Alison at Woodford House of ■%**%. They wore Crocks of white r*S checkecl organdi, made with hair-cord checKea ius uined wit h a Deep, *"?»,.«* „h,\rh fell away into full flared skirts, which »™ , de . narrow **;« hats of roses and lo™-'"iK'aS bridegroom's

groomsman Mr Paterson Elliot. Acting as ushers were Mr Bruce Elliot, Mr H. Colson, Mr P. Newcomb, and Mr N. Louisson. The reception vas held by Mr and Mrs Watson Airey, at "Lytham," their home in Aldred street. Mrs Airey received her guests wearing a distinctive gown of heavy black georgette, with corsage of apricot angel lace. The lace sleeves, closefitting to the' elbow, were finished with a deep wing effect in black georgette, and she also wore a black 3angkok hat with a touch of apricot and black ospreys. A bouquet of golden-coloured roses was carried. Mrs Henry Horton was in a frock of mauve and yellow printed chiffon worn with a wide brimmed black hat, finished with a~h aigrette at one side. Her bouquet was of shaded yellow roses.

CURTIS—CARRICK The Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church was effectively decorated with blue and gold flowers for the wedding, celebrated on Saturday afternoon, of Margaret Christina, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Carrick, Macmillan avenue, and John Frederick, eldest son of Mrs F. Curtis (Ashburton). The Rev. James Robertson officiated, and Dr. T. L. Crooke was organist for the ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful frock of pearl beige satin, the bodice having a diamond shaped shirred panel in front and the skirt, fitting to the knees, being fully flared at the hem, while the uncommon sleeves of angelskin lace, long and tight-fitting, were lightly gathered into narrow panels of satin. Her tulle veil of the same' shade as her frock was caught with a spray of orange blossom at the back of the neck, and fell to form a long train..She wore a spray of real orange blossom on one shoulder and carried an arm bouquet of apricot roses and tulips, with a trail reaching to the hem of her frocK. Miss Nancy Poison, the bride's cousin, acted as bridesmaid. She wore a dainty frock of blush pink organdi, patterned with tiny apricot flowers and made with a deep pointed yoke, outlined with frills to match the frills on the short puffed sleeves and on the Inset godets in the skirt. The brim of I her large organdi hat to match was edged with frills and trimmed with a crisp bow and she carried a posy of apricot roses and blue forget-me-nots. Mr Francis Curtis was his brother's best man. A reception was afterwards held at the "Sign of the Takahe," where the tables were decorated with apricot and blue flowers. Mrs Carrick received her guests wearing a smart navy marocain ensemble with touches of beige georgette. Her navy straw hat was banded with beige ribbon and her bouquet was of red roses and carnatiens. The bride and bridegroom left later by car, the bride travelling in a crepe de chine frock closely patterned in a deep rose floral design, and a grey swagger coat. Her hat of cire straw was smartly upturned at the back and banded in cire ribbon. STUDIO DANCE Misses Mary and Egidia Menzies were hostesses on Saturday night at a very enjoyable dance, given at their studio in Victoria street. The hall and supper room were decorated with roses and bowls of mixed flowers. Miss Mary Menzies were an attractive frock of harebell blue pique georgette patterned in white and finished with a large white fichu. Her sister's frock was of whit? pique voile, patterned in maize and green in all-over design. The guests were Mr and Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Dr. and Mrs H. L. Widdowson, Dr. and Mrs Arthur Thomson, Mr and Mrs Douglas McDonald, Mrs (Dunedm), Misses Colt-Wil-liams, Lorna Martin, Margaret Williams, Joan Turnbull, Elisabr.th Tipping, Margaret Talbot, Nancy Gard'ner, Mollie and' Monica Templeman, Gretchen Sargent, Natalie Hampton, Margery Moon, Claire Perry, Patricia Carney, Marjorie Studholme, Sheila Pemberton. Cathie Macdonald, Lois Douglas (Invercargill), Nora Firth, Phyllis Acton Adams, IVfolly McAloon, Messrs Leo Reeves, Russell Whyte, J. R. Williams, Frank Biss, Donald Robinson, Geoffrey Vernon, Rex Morrow, Verne Wilson, P. A. M. Williams, Frank Hogg, Maurice Wilson, Basil Smyth, Denis Anderson, Brian Anderson, Peter Heece, Leonard Fairbaira. Eric Bates, J. D. Lawrence, Alan Graham, Richard Pemberton, H. B. Banks, I. M. Godby, Donald Myers, Alan Menzies, Harold Taylor-Smith, and P- R. Godbx.