News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21081, 5 February 1934, Page 2

News For Women

Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru) will arrive in Christchurch to-day to visit her daughter, Mrs Derrick Gould, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs F. M. Donnelly and their two sons (Greymouth), who have been for a motor tour of the North Island and have since been spending a few day.-? in Christchurch, returned yesterday to the West Coast. Mr and . Mrs J. R. McKcnzie (Yaldhurst road) left on Saturday right for Wellington, en route to Auckland, where they will join the Niagara for a trip to England, via America. Miss Paula Seherek, who. a icw years ago, was well known in musical circles in Christchurch. and who has since been resident in Melbourne, is revisiting the Dominion, and will arrive in Christchurch from Dunedin on Thursday evening. She and Miss Eileen Lawson. who is accompanying her, will be the guests of Mrs Alt'. Dickson, Bealey street, St. Albans, during their stay in Christchurch.

Mrs Bernard Smyth will leave tomorrow for the West Coast to visit her daughter in Greymouth, and her son, Sergeant Smyth, Reef ton. Mrs Smyth formerly lived for many years in Reef ton.

Nurse E. Doherty (Waiho Forks, Westland) is paying a visit to Christchurch. The Februarv issue of the "Church News" states that the Rev. I'rank Dunnage and his wile hope to revisit New Zealand towards the end of the year, but will return to England after about 15 months. Mr Dunnage iinds English church lifj very interesting, and his hands full of congenial work there. In November he was still working at Cobham. Kent, but will probably return to Kingsdown next month. The death of Mrs A. If. Burnett, the wife of the Rev. A. H. Barnett, of Rakaia. is mentioned in Bishop West-Watson's letter in the current number of the "Church News."' The Bishop wrote: "Her death is a real sorrow to all her friends, who valued and loved her for her bright and unselfish spirit. In the Chathams sne will long be remembered, not least for the generosity with which, when out of health herself, she spared her husband to pay his visit lest vear after .Mr Wilson's death. At the time there was no suspicion of the malady which finally and rapidly caused her depth." Mr and Mrs A. Keith Hadlield have returned to Christchurch alter spending several weeks in Nelson, returning home via Westport and the West Coast road. Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson (St. Andrew's College) and Miss Be verier Anderson have returned from a holidav spent in Dunedin and South Otago."

Mrs Guy Williams and Mi.is Joni Williams (Te Panic, Masterton), Miss Jessie Reid (Auckland), Miss Oliver Kay (Dunedin). and Mis', Bessie Gaisford (Marton) will leave by the Mataroa on Wednesday for a trip to England. Mr and Mrs J. W. Hayes ('Centrewood," Waimate), who have been visiting Christchurch, have returned south. Mrs W. h. Russell, who, accompanied by her two children, has been visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Howard James. Circuit street, has returned to her home in Wangar.ui.

Mrs C. L. Ridgen (Worcester street) and her sister, Miss Iron..' Neville, who recently arrived from abroad, are vieiling relatives in Greymouth. Miss Neville will shortly leave on her return journey to London.

Miss Laetitia Borthwick, who has spent some months in New Zealand with her brother and sister-in-law. Mr and Mrs A, P. Borthwick, Masterton, will return to England by the Mataroa. leaving Wellington on Wednesday.

Miss Ena Dent (Kilmore direct), who has been spending several weeks in the North Island, returned to Christchurch yesterday.

Miss Joy Tenncnt (Fendallon; liar. returned from a holiday vhii. U> the North Island. Mrs W. Huston McKce is in residence at "Bethany," Petrie street, Richmond.

Mrs W. J. Watson and family (Merivale) have returned after a visit to Queenstown and Dunedin.

Miss Rita Clark (Christchurch) is Hie guest of Mrs Russell Harvey, "Hilton," Timaru For the first time for many years ihe annual conference of the National Council of Women of Now Zealand will be held this year in Christchurch. The conference, which will be held on April 18, 19, and 20, will be presided over by Miss Carnachv-n, of Auckland, and will be attended by delegates from all parts of the Dominion. Many friends will be interested to hear that a very old Wellington resident, Mrs Frances Harriet Twiss will celebrate her ninety-third birthday to-morrow at Auckland Mr-5 Twiss wife of Captain George Twiss. left England in 1806 for Wellington with her two small children, her husband preceding her in his own ship. Mrs Twiss's long association with Miss Greenwood s school will be remembered by many old pupils and friends, and there are still living a number with whom she haj;pily claims a friendship of more than 70 years' standing. Mrs Twiss is the fortunate possessor of wonderful health.

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The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices muat bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Misses Esme and Jean Hyde and Miss Margaret McKenzie are staying for a fortnight at New Brighton.

The engagement was announced recently of Lord Martin Cecil, second son of the Marquess of Exeter, fnd Miss Edith Csanady de Telegd, a member of a well-known Hungarian family (states the "Daily Mail"). The wedding will take nlace shortly. Lord Martin Cecil, who is a brother of Lord Burghley, M.P., the famous athlete, is 24, and was formerly a sub-lieutenant in the Navy. Miss Csanady de Telegd is 23. One of King Alfonso's favourite dishes is a savoury consisting of the least sweetened of all Scotch shortbread, sprinkled with seven kinds of grated cheese, from the mildest to the strongest flavour. A little red Depper is shaken on top, and the dish heated quickly in a very hot oven.

Sir Hugh Denison, chairman of directors of Associated Newspapers, Ltd., Sydney, and Lady Denison, who have been cruising round th? coast of northern Auckland, left Auckland on Friday by the Wanga-I'L-lla for Sydney. Mrs Reg. Williams (Papanui), who has been staying with Mrs Todd, Mataura, paid a short visit t; Invercargill last week, and waa the guest of honour at parties arranged by Southland friends.

Mrs Leslie Macfarlane (Culverden, Canterbury) is visiting her mother, Mrs McDonald, Mangamahu. Dr. and Mrs D E. Currie and son (Colombo street south), who have been motoring in Southland, spent several days at Lakes Te Anau and iVlanapouri and the; Eglinton Valley, They have been the guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Mapper. Woodlands, and intend returning to Chrislthurch early this week. Mrs iVI. J. Kcaciie (Timaru). who has been visiting her mother. Mrs W. Atkinson, Fendalton. has relumed home.

Mi.ss Alexander (fiealey avenue) lias returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs E. U. Howorth, Invercargill The Kev. C. A. Tobm (Burwood) and Mr and Mrs George Tobin (Invtrcargill) are spending a holidav at Rivcrton. Southland. Mrs Hanr.ah MacDr.nald, widow of the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, died last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs Slierson, Mount Albert. Auckland, after a long ill-

Miss Theresa Ward (Merivalfc lane), who is the guest; of Mrs George Moftett, Invercargill, will re'urn home to-morrow.

.Mr and Mrs Murrell. sen. (Manapouri). and Mi.-s C'ara ilall (Christ(iiureh) left Invercargill on Saturday for a vi:,it to Timaru and t'hristehureh.

Sir Jan.os air! Lady Allen and Miss Allen (lAinodin) are at present spending a holiday at Te Anai:. Miss R'MMn Fracr (St. Albans), who has been visiting Oliver. ItivcreargiU. will leave to-day to stay with Mrs Carswcll. St. Clair. Ouiieriin.

Miss Gladys Gray ("Kungi-ruru," M/.Tivale) has returned from si visit to Mrs Horace Ivhxalibter, Invereai-

Miss A. G. Kecldie retired on Wednesday lion- the position of matron of ihJ Waikato Hospital, IIa:niJlO!1.

Amongst. lliom allendJiig Ihc Wuitangi celebrations arc Mrs 11. S. Whitohurn, of Bayswatcr, Auckland, and her brothers, Messrs Selwyu and Percy Simco.\. Mrs Whiteborn is a granddaughter of the Rev. William Culenso, who was present u' the signing of the treaty, and her grandmother, who was, before her marriage, of Miss Elizabeth Fail-burn, was a teacher in lhe Maori school there. Hankow, where ei-ht women were trained lor the police force m UVM, had the honour to be the first Chinese town to introduce women police. Recently another town, Peiping, has followed its example, ;nd already has the reputation of possessing one of tli.> finest forces in the country. In Poland an augmentation of the women police force is contempluLed. The force was founded m W'.'.b to deal with offences against public morality. The force at oresent numbers 56, and of these 38 serve in Warsaw.

According to "Music in New Zealand." Mr L. D. Austin, the Wellington musician, is one of the few people in the Dominion who have ever seen Brahms. In this connexion the "Auckland Star" says that Mrs May Boult, secretary of the Auckland branch jf the Society of Musicians, had, in her student days in Germany, the groat privilege of seeing and hearing Brahms play in Berlin. At the same time Mrs Boult heard the great friend of the composer, Joachim, the violinist, play. Miss Patricia Matthews (Lower liult) will arrive from the north on Friday, and after spending a few days in Christchurch will go to Ambcrlcy to virit Miss Parsons.

MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP II is announced that Miss llinemoa Rosieur, of Auckland, is the winner of the special New Zealand scholarship, offered by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. With the object of selecting a winner for the scholarship. Miss Mary Campbell, chief singing teacher at the Melbourne Conservatorium, arrived in Auckland some weeks ago and conducted the trials last week. Miss Campbell said Miss Rosieur had a very fine dramatic soprano voice. The range was good and the voice had full and musical lone, while she also sang with intelligence and feeling. Miss Rosieur will leave for Melbourne in a fortnight to commence her studies, and hopes to sit for a further scholarship. Other good voices which, according to Miss Campbell, showed considerable promise, were those of Miss Sybil Phillipps and Mr C. O. James, of Auckland, Miss Ruby Sutherland, of Hamilton, and Mr J. McCall, of Waihi. AH icceived honourable mention.

CAKE (iLESSING COMPETITION

The cake guessing competition, run by the Canterbury Horticultural Society, was won by Mrs L. Dawber, of Moorhouse avenue. The weight of the cake was 7lb loz.

SOCIETY

WEDDING

JOHNSTONE—ROLLESTON A wedding of interest to residents of many parts of the Dominion was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, on Saturday afternoon, when Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren's terace, Timaru, was married to Edward Spearman, second son of Mr and Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, "Springbank," Otaio.

Miss Rolleston is the granddaughter of the late Mr William Rolleston, the fourth and last superintendent of Canterbury, and of Mrs Rolleston, of Fendalton. Miss Rolleston's other grandparents are Mr and Mrs H. D. Blair, who are well-known residents of Timaru.

Archdeacon H. W. Monaghan officiated and Mr A. W. V. Vine was organist. The service was fully choral and the church was beautifully decorated with pink and blue hydrangeas, carnations, and agapanthus; on the altar steps were flat bowls of pink and blue sweet peas. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an effectively simple frock of white crepe chiffon over cream satin, the bodice with a cowl neckline, being slightly ruched at the waistline, and the long, tight-fitting sleeves finished with tiny buttons to the elbow. The back of the very full skirt fell in two flounces, the bottom flounce being long to form a slight train, and a sash of chiffon was tied in a soft bow in front. Her train of ruched net and old lace, which had been part of the train of her mother's bridal gown, fell from the waist. The long white net veil, which was worn over the face, was held in position with a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of cream gladioli. The quartet of bridesmaids were Misses Rosamond, Margaret, and Rachael Rolleston (sisters of the bride), and Catherine Johnstone (sister of the bridegroom >. They wore frocks ot white crepe chiffon over cream satin. Each was made with a high neckline slightly cowled in front, while the back was finished with a row of tiny buttons. The skirts, closefitting to the knees, then fell very full and long to form trains, and their quaint capelets were gathered each into a soft bow on the left hip, and each was fastened at the back Ivith a tiny bow at the high neckline. They wore chiffon mittens, and caps of delphinium blue satin peaked over the left eye gave a touch of colour. They carried sheaves of blue delphiniums to tone with their caps. Mr Charles Batchelor <Dunedin> was best man and Messrs John Rolleston (brother of the bride), David Orbell, and Bernard Thomas were groomsmen.

A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The large marquee erected on the lawn was decorated with blue and pink flowers, and the tables with shaded roses. The garden, overlooking Hie bay. which was bathed in sunshine, made a beautiful setting for the lovely frocks. Mrs Rolleston received her guests wearing a crepe de chine frock, the skirt being patterned in beige, red, and green. The plain beige bodice had touches of embroidery of the same toning;-, and the sleeves of her short black crepe de chine coat were faced with material to match. Her black pedaline straw hat was banded with green, with a touch of beige in front, and she carried a bouquet of roses. Mrs 11. B. S. Johnstone (mother of the bridegroom) wore a floral georgette frock, in tones of leaf green, beige, and apricot, and an angora coat with a beige fox fur collar. Her hat was a leaf green straw, and .she carried a bouquet of dark red roses. Mrs Blair < grandmother of the bride) wore a f< - oek of navy crepe de chine with a small s-prig design ol white, blue, and yellow. White Hornton lace formed the collar and was inset in the long sleeves. Her hat was of black straw and she earned a bouquet of tinted roses. When Mr and Mrs Johnstone lelt on their wedding tour the bride was wearinr a cornflower blue crinkle georgette frock, made with short .■leaves and sash tied at the side, and collar and cuffs of white kilted georgette, caught with flat bows. Her blue angora wool coat had an uncommon yoke at the back and a sen collar, and she wore a white straw hat bunded with blue and white.

ROYAL EMPIRE

LADY ALLEN'S WORK Lady Allen, who, with her husband, Sir" J Sandeman Allen, arrived in Auckland last week, is the only woman doing propaganda work for the Royal Empire Society. Her object is to 'create interest among the women and children of the Dominions in the ■roject of erecting a Royal Empire Society building in London, where visitors from all outposts of the Dominions could be accommodated. Even if the women and children of New Zealand could supply the bricks for one room of the building, she said in Auckland, they would have done' something practical toward the realisation of this ideal. It. was a matter for keen regret that the present Empire Society had such insignificant headquarters in London, but with the assistance of the women and children of the Dominions it was hoped that the new building would soon be erected. Lady Allen said that women of the Empire could excel in sport, medicine, aesthetics, and in every branch of life which had hitherto been considered peculiar to the male, and it was only filling that the Empire Society should have a house in London for women of the Empire.

During her travels, Lady Allen was much impressed by the splendid work being done by women in hospitals. Particularly was this the case in East Africa, where some of the hospitals were run entirely by white women. When fully trained the natives were most efficient and went out to dispensaries, where they dealt with accident, fever, and maternity cases with considerable knowledge and skill. These dispensaries were sometimes quite small buildings in the native reserves, and were sometimes as far distant as 100 miles from the hospital itself. She is not in favour of women entering parliament. She considers it would be wiser for them to use their influence "behind the scenes/' EVENING PARTY A kitchen evening party was given on Saturday by Mr and Mrs J. Pascoe, Newnham terrace, in honour of Miss Ellen Griffith, whose marriage to Mr A. Vine will take place this month, Games, musical items, and community singing were enjoyed. The guest of honour received many useful presents for her future home.

Those present were Mr and Mrs V. Vine, Mr and Mrs H. Hughes, Misses Biddy Newnham, Clarice Woodley, Peggy Hurley, Colleen Costello, Emily Breitmeyer, Bette Brook, Doris Gabb, Gwen Collins, Messrs Arthur Griffith, Bert Davey, Astor Griffith, Colin Griffith, and Lamb.

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OBITUARY

SUMMER FROCKS AND SHADY HATS

PLEASANT DAY AT ADDINGTON

Dainty frilled frocks of organdi, trim tailored ensembles of linen and printed silk, festive looking frocks of patterned crepe de chine and georgette, with their- accompanying wide brimmed shallow crowned hats, all lent their charm to the lawns at Addington on Saturday, when the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club held its one-day summer meeting. Blue was the colour most favoured for frocks, but grey and pastel pink were also popular. A number of yellow frocks were very effective, ana several white frocks and suits were notably smart. White hats which have been Fashion's favourites this summer still held their own, and were most suitable for the occasion. The weather was perfect for an out-of-door gathering, and the sunshine, the good racing, and the music of the New Brighton Municipal Band combined to make the meeting most enjoyable. Guests of Honour.

The guests of honour at the presi-1 dent's table at luncheon, with the vice-president, Mr C. M. Ollivier and Mrs Ollivier, were Mr Justice Johnston. Mr H. F. Nicoll (Ashburton), Mr S. W. Kelly (Wellington), Mr B. P. McCarthy (Hawera), Mr H. W. Kitchingham (Greymouth), Mr J. B. Thomson (Invercargill), Mr A. T. Donnelly, and Captain W. Cameron. Mr O'Shaughnessy, the president of the Winton Trotting Club, was amongst southern visitors who were keenly interested in the racing. Mrs Ollivier wore an attractive frock of white and black patterned phantom crepe with capelets falling over the long sleeves, and a white organdi flower on the shoulder. Her wide white ballibuntl straw hat was narrowly banded with black ribbon. Other ladies present were Mrs William Hay ward and Misses Hay ward, Mrs Cyril White, Mrs H. Connolly, Mrs J. R. Hayward, Miss Johnson, Mrs D. Drummond Bailey, Mrs George Pascoe, Miss C. R. Clark (Wellington), Mrs John Connolly, Mrs J. Macintyre, Mrs Arthur Thomson and the Misses Thomson, Mrs J. S. Hawkes, Mrs V. J. McKibbin, Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane, Mrs G. Colbeck, Mrs Toswill, Miss Peggy Norton, Mrs J. R. McKenzie, Mrs P. Stanley Foster, Miss Estelle Davis, Mrs H. J. Ballin. Mrs Claude Piper, Mrs W. E. Simes, Mrs Alex. Steeds, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs Arthur Nicoll. Miss C. Morton, Mrs J. P. McQuilkin, Mrs R. Ryan, Mrs A. L. Styche. Miss J. le Lievre, Mrs D. I. Macdonald, Miss Miriam Davis, Mrs Rundle, Mrs Thornhill Cooper, Mrs G. B. Morgan, Mrs E. G. McCullouph, Mrs J. Mawson Stewart, Mrs Harry Harley, Mrs Cunneen, Mrs H. E. H. White, Mrs J. Barry, Mrs Charles Taylor, Mrs Donald, Mrs Joseph Catherwood, Mrs C. L. Hart, Mrs P. B. Hume, Mrs John Dwyer, Miss E. Blackham, Mrs J. G. Parish. Mrs J. Prendergast, Mrs J. R. Clark and Miss Jean Clark, Mrs L. R. Macfarlane (Melbourne), Mrs Gerald Rosenbaum, Mrs Charles Baker, Mrs Fullford. Mrs P. N. Quartermain, Miss T. Davis. Mrs M. Barritt and Miss Mercia Barritt, Mrs W. Gilpin, Miss Edridge, Mrs T. H. Kftrr. Mrs E. Berryman, Mrs Bell, Mrs N. McGilJivray, Mrs W. E. Stickings, Mrs K. E. Thompson, Miss G. McEvedy. Mrs T. P. Williams, Mrs Anderson, Mrs W. J. Tomkinson, Mrs M. Coffey (England), Mrs W. A. Poulson, Mrs E. Bailey. Mrs PryccJones. Misses Mollie and Agnes Darbv, Mrs Hunter. Mrs C. AHington. Mrs M. Baxter, Mrs T. Cunneen, and Miss Eileen Cunneen, Mrs C. Steven. Mrs O. C. Cox. Mrs Leslie Scrimshaw. Mrs Morgan O'Brien. Mrs Doyle.

MRS LLIZA WILLIS A link with an early generation of one of New Zealand's best-known and most respected families has been severed by the death of Mrs Eliza Willis, | sister of the late Mr E. J. Riddiford, father of Messrs Vivian and Eric Ridcliford. Mrs Willis, who died at Marten on Thursday, was in her eightyninth year. She was one of the elder daughters or the late Mr Daniel Riddiford, who arrived in New Zealand in 1840. Her lather took up the well-known Orongorongo property and the iamily lived there for many years. Old identities remember the time the family decided to live in the Hutt I when they came around in Maori j canoes from Orongorongo and lived at the homesteal called Wobum at Lower Hutt. close to the spot now occupied by Mr Vivian Riddiford. In the early *7o's at Melbourne Miss i Riddiford as she was then married Major William Jarvis Willis, who had come out with the British forces during the Maori wars. In common with many other officers the major sold his commission and took up land at Greatford in Rangitikei. Twenty years ago ! the property, which was known as Woodcndean, was sold and part of it was bought by Mrs Willis's son and part of it also by the late Major W. F. G. Levin. Major Willis died about 40 years ago.. Mrs Willis lived on her son's property at Greatford until three years ago, when she built a home at Marton, where she lived until her death. Mrs Willis was keenly interested in gardening, and a popular rose—"Mrs E. Willis"—is named after her. She was a generous supporter of charities. She is survived by three sons—Dr. William F. Willis, now practising at London, and Messrs Daniel J. Willis and Thomas R. Willis—both of whom are now farming part of the old Woodendean estate—and a daughter. Miss Letitia Mary Willis. Another daughter, the wife of Mr Duncan R. Menzies, public accountant, of Wellington, died in 1921. A sister is Mrs Hewitt, of Palmerston North, widow of Captain Hewitt, R.N. Misses Mary, Jean and Egidia Menzies, of Christchurch, are her grandchildren. TENNIS CLUB'S DANCE The New Brighton Tennis Club held a dance in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening. The committee in charge of the arrangements included Misses D. Stevens, M. Hardie. and N. Skinner, and Messrs N. Dean, F. Aldndge, V. Jensen, and K. Hardie (secretary 1. Music was supplied by Seymour's Band, and Mr F. Aldridge was master of ceremonies. The lucky spot was won by Miss L. Evans and Mr F. Scott. A prize was also won by Miss O. Curtis.

Among those present were Misses Pat Boyland, Joyce Munroe, Juno East, Till Power, Marie Tillyshort, Emily Tillyshort, Dorothy Stevens, Betty Hamilton, Molly Laver, Nola Scott, Norman Collett, Dorice Reynolds, Madge Davison, Joyce le Roi, Edna Edmonds, Ann Bishop, Jean Boyland, Eileen Henry, Laura Ellis, Jessie Scott, Jean Pattrson, Nancy Broadley, Jessie Breeze, Eileen Boyland, Rita Fuller, Jessie Clement, Amelia Hunter-Blajr, Jean Simpson, Ivie Willingham-Watt, Ruth Stringer, Ella Murray, Doreen Biadley, Mavis Peek, Ivy Round, Rundall Robertson. Kathleen Eli's, Ellen Jones, Laura Ellis, Dorie Bricn. Owen Nolan, Millie Moody, Olive Holmes. Neva Skinner, Elaine Bryce, and Myrtle Thomson.

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THE MODERN GIRL

DECRIED TN ISOO The following paragraph has a familiar ring:— "Young women of to-day live in a perpetual round of amusement; their three rules are to read novels, dance, and live in idleness. Twenty years ago no young woman would have ventured outside her parents' house without her mother; but now young girls go about alone by day and night in perpetual freedom; they read the most improper books, and the foam of a poisonous philosophy falls from their lips." So has this one:— "The girl of the period is a creature who dyes her hair and paints her face, a creature whose sole idea of life is fun, whose sole aim is unbounded luxury, and whose dress is the chief object of such thought and intelligence as she possesses. Nothing is too extravagant, nothing to exaggerated for her vitiated taste. No one can say of the modern girl that she is tender, loving, retiring, or domestic." Actually, these denunciations come from no twentieth century, critic. The first was written in the year 1800, and the second was aimed at the skittish flapper of 50 years ago. The paragraphs appear in a current issue of the "Lancet" to give point to an article asking if there is any difference between the women of 1830 and 1930.

TIMARU tfEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs A. F. White and Miss Cjeily White (Dunedin) are visiting Timaru and are staying at the Dominion Hotel. Mr and Mrs Burbury (Amuri), who were staying at the Grand Hotel, have left to tour the Southern Lakes. Miss Guild, who was the guest of the Misses Turnbull (Wai-iti road), has reurned to Temuka. Miss Joan Harper (Grassy Hills) arrived on Saturday to stay with Mrs W. H. Orbell (Levels) for the John-stone-Rolleston wedding. Mrs Scoullar and Master Gerald Scoullar (Wellington), who have been visiting Timaru and Temuka, have left on their return. Mrs G. H. Andrews and the Misses Andrews (Evans street) have returned from a holiday spent at the river. _ Mrs D. Burnett (Hakataramea) is Staying at her home in Wai-iti road. Mrs R. V. Kennedy Jackson left for Dunedin on Saturday, to attend the Titchener-Samuda wedding. Miss Margaret Webster (Nelson terrace) is the guest of Mrs A. H. Roberts (Beautiful Valley). Miss Marawell Burnett (Hakataramea) is visiting Mrs Sholto Black (Branscornbe street). Mrs Geoffrey Curtis (Christchurch) 5s staying with Mrs R. H. Priest (Te Weka street). ,„_ . ... ... Miss Margaret Kerr (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Mrs A. L. Marshall (Hae-Hae-te-Moana). Miss Monie Macauley (Highfield) has returned from a visit to Mrs Clive Crozier (Christchurch). . Mrs A. C. Mclnnes (Wai-iti road) left on Saturday on a visit to DuneMiss Joan Williams (Hawke's Bay) is the guest of Mrs A. Hope ( Tumanako," Wai-iti road).

DANCE AT HORNBY

On Saturday evening the Hornby Old Timers' Amalgamated Sports Club held a successful dance in the Orange Hall, Hornby. The hall was decorated with greenery and fern. Tne_ winners of the statue dance were Mrs a. Hampton and Mr R. Stewart, of the lucky spot dance Mrs R. Stewart and Mr Mcßain, of the Monte Carlo Mrs Lodge and Mr C. Ward and the first on floor Miss Thelma McGarry and Mr Cliff Ward. A competition was won by Miss J. Stewart. Musicfor <dancing was supplied by Fred. Whitelaw s orchestra, arid extras were played by Miss Ngartta Kenwarthy. The committee responsible for _tne success of the evening comprisea Messrs R. Lodge, R. Stewart, W. Stuart, J. Burgess, G. Taylor, A. Head, and members of the supper committee were Mesdames Cox, R. » tewa "' and J. McGirr. Mr G. Taylor was ,j*"rter of ceremonies. Ib. .Wig those present were Mesdames A. Hampton, R. Stewart, E. J. McNeil, C. Whitelaw, W. Woodgate, J. McGirr, Mcßain. W. Stuart, Sutherland, L. Brownie, L. Hamilton, J. Burgess, Ooburn, R. Lodge, A. Whale, Misses Myrtle Hampton. Georgina Hogg, Ivy De Lacy, Kathleen Milner, Dulcie Bigham. M. Gregor, F. Turgis, Doreen Smalley, Elsie Smalley, Ngarita Kenworthy. Pat Gordon, Joy Horman, Mary McKenzie, Veronica Sloan, Marie Sloan. Kathleen Oldfield, Marge Hampton. M. K. Gardner, Kathleen Boyle, Thelma McGarry, Messrs R. Stewart, C Whitelaw, W. Woodgate, Mcßain, W. Stuart, Sutherland, L. Brownie. L. Hamilton, J. Burgess, R. Lodge, A. Whale, Bashford, J. Stuart, ?• Airey. Matherson, C. Payne, P. •Wright, C. Ward. A. Head, G Taylor, an <t J. Kesteven.

W.E.A. SOCIAL

The first social of the Workers' Educational Association for this session was held in the associations' rooms on Saturday evening. The folk songs learned at the summer school at Timaru, were sung, and a solo, "Tipperfry," was sung by Mr G. Campbell £ancmg was held. Mr P. E. L. Broad

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Clarendon Hotel: Misses A. Ranee, A. Ure, and G. Ure (Glenroy), Miss Gelling (Sydney), Miss K. Thorp (Napier). United Service Hotel: Dr. and Mrs Asmis (Sydney), Miss Marion Goodfellow (Auckland). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. D. L.ingford (Hokitika). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs S. B. White (Grcymouth), Mcsdames George T. Wakefield (Melbourne), D. K. Blair (Wellington), J. Graham (Waiho Gorge), Miss Blair (Weilington). New Citv Hotel: Mr and Mrs C. M. Benslry (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. Leslie (Blenheim), Miss M. Whito (Timaru).

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY' RESORTS

Recent guests to the. Fraiu Joset' Glacier include Dean Julius (Christchurch), Mrs J. A. Julius (Christchurch), Lady Nolan (Auckland), Miss Nolan (Auckland), Mr and Mrs W. J. Scott (Scotland), Rev. and Mrs L. B. Cross (Oxford), Major and Mrs Leith (England), Mr and Mrs R. Nicholson (Christcliurch), Miss Barbara Nicholson (Fendalton, Christchurch), Mrs Buzacott (Sydney), Miss Jean Henry (Papanui), Miss Betty Thompson (Christchurch), Mrs J. R. Foster (Riccarton, Christchurch), Miss Eleanor Foster, Mr Hugh Foster (Riccarton). Mr and Mrs T. Seerß and Miss B. Seers (New South Wales), Mr 11. Pinhey (Devon, England), Mrs A. R. Wakefield and Mr G. L. Wakefield (Melbourne), Mr T. L. Lancaster (Auckland), Mr Karl G. Scheldt (Germany), Mr E. Rowley (Sydney), Mr A. W. Gibson (Wellington), Messrs P. and M. Dawson (Auckland), Miss E. Denniston (Wellington), Mr S. Murrell (Manapouri), Mr R. Matheson (Hokitika), Mrs A. V. Tonkin and Master Peter Tonkin (Auckland), Mr M. H. Hayman (Perth, Western Australia), Miss F. M. Knight (North China), Mr and Mrs W. Reid (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Birchfield (Ru Rn), Dr. and Mrs E. H. M. Luke (Wellington). Dr. N. C. Carver (Wimbledon, England), Mr T. Carver (Rugby, England), Mr R. P. Young (England), Miss E. Greenop (England), Mr and Mrs D. H. Lane (England), Miss M. Moreland (Ghristchurrh), Miss E. E. Munro. Miss E. A. Murray (Scotland), Mr and Mrs E. Delhridge, Miss Delbridge (New Sonth Wales), Mr AV. H. Rundle (Auckland). Colonel R. T. Wells (Scotland). Miss J. S. McPhnill (Scotland). Miss N. Enderby and Miss E. Nicholson (Amberley), Mr and Mrs F. G. Stevens (Melbourne), Mrs M. T. Clark, Misses Z. and M. E. Clark (Queensland), Mr and Mr.« G. Thompson (London), Mr and Mrs H. B. Shaw (Victoria, Australia). Mr W. G. Frost (Nelson), Mr G. R. Saunders (Grevmouth), Mr B. Saville (Hanmcr Springs), Mr P. H. Hacon (London), Mrs A. Rasser Mr A. S. Basser, .inn.. Miss Nelson (Svdney), Mr H. Taylor (Whangarei), Mr J. McLeod (Ashburton). Mr and Mrs W. Smith (Nplson), Miss E. Calwell Miss H. Beckett (Melbourne), Miss D. J. Nono (Christchurch), Mrs C. V,'. Reid (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs D. M. Jones (Ashburton). Mrs H. Dalley (Leeston), Mr and Mrs G. .Tennett (England), Mr and Mrs ,T. E. Leah (England), Miss L. Newman (England), Mrs G. C. Thornton (Clive).