News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21120, 22 March 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Mr and Mrs John Montgomery (Fendalton) will leave to-moiiow night for Wellington on their ua. to^Tongariro. Mrs R. E. Alexander College) and Miss Dunlop ( Pl ? eo " Bay) have returned from a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mrs J. H. Grigg (Longbeach) will go this week to visit her sister, Mis Gilbert Grigg, Hororata. Mrs H. Hanna (Auckland), who has been visiting relatives and friends in Christchurch, will leave for the north to-night. Miss C. Henderson (Riccarton), who has been attending the jubilee convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, will retui n to Christchurch from Wellington this morning. Mi«s Cora Wilding ("Fownhope." St. Martins), who has been visiting Mrs Percy Johnson, RainclifT, South Canterbury, will return to Christchurch to-day. Mrs H. N. Talbot (Knowles street), who has been spending a holidav in Westport, will return to Christchurch on Saturday. Mr and Mrs A. V. Oliver (Greymouth) are spending a few days in Christchurch. Miss Nanev Grigg (Meadow Bank, Blenheim), who has been the uuest of Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Fendalton, left yesterday to stay with Mrs Donald Grigg, Bankside. She will return to Marlborough tomorrow. Miss Dorothy Hnrkness (Westport) will arrive in Christchurch on Saturday for a short holiday visit. Miss Isabel Turrell (Fendalton), who has been spending a holiday at the Bav of Islands, will return to Christchurch on Saturday morning.

Miss Lois Talbot (Auckland) is visiting her aunts, the Misses Gibson, "Rangi-ruru," Hewitt's road. Miss Kathleen Miller (Stratford), who went on the recent cruise on the Monowai to Milford Sound, is at present staying with her sister, Mrs R. G. McLean. "Corwar," Barrhill.

After a tour of the Southern Lakes. Miss Joan Rattray (Auckland) is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs H. F. Hanna, .lacksun's road. Mr and Mrs C. Koller (Christchurch) were recent guests at the White Star Hotel. Queenstown. Miss Audrey Stephens (Waddington) is spending a holiday in Timnru and Kurow. The engagement is announced of Grace, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Cunningham, Christchurch, to Andrew, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr J. Sharp, of Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Bettv Helena, elder daughter of Mr and 'Mrs J. A. Bull, Cashmere, and William McDonald, eldest son of M? and Mrs W. U. Baker, St. Martins. Mrs Ayscoug l, (England), who has been spending a few months in Christchurch, has left for South Africa. Miss Lynn Court, who is soon to be married, was entertained by the younger members of the congregation of St. Paul's Methodist Church, Northcote, Auckland. The Rev. W. Gatman expressed the good wishes of the congregation for the future happiness of Miss Court, who will live in Christchurch. Miss Norah Nutt (Christchurch) has just returned to England alter nearly three years spent in the United States with Dr. and Mrs Ralph Cooper Hutchison, of Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, wrote the London correspondent of "The Press" on February 13. During the first six months she was in Philadelphia, and later she visited other important cities in the cast, including New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. She was in Chicago during the Century of Progress Exposition. FREE TO KNITTERS. Catalogue wilh 5!) illustrations of smartest new styles in knitted jumpers, coats, capos, cardigans, scarves, etc., as sponsored in Paris and London. Post free to aid you in choosing Helps to Knitters booklets. Patons and Baldwins Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —4

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

Miss Margaret McCallum (Timaru) will be the guest of Miss Mina Ward, Manchester street north, for the Easter golf tournament to be held at Shirley. Lady Sykes. wife of the former Governor* of Bombay. Major-Gen-eral Sir Frederick Sykes, was recently awarded by the King the Kaiser-I-Hind medal for public services in India. Lady Sykes is a daughter of the late Mr Bonar Law. At the end of Jartuary Miss Edith Sitwell was awarded a medal by the Royal Society of Literature. In recent years she has deserted London for Paris as a place of residence. Dr. Edith CEnone Somerville, whose latest book is called The Smile and the Tear, will always be remembered for her studies of Irish life written in collaboration with her cousin, '"Martin Ross"— the late Miss Violet Martin. Dr. Somerville was an artist before she turned to literature, and has been a master of fox hounds. The new play for the next Malvern festival to be heid in July has been written by Mr John Drinkwater. It is calied "A Man's House," and the scene is Jerusalem in the year A.D. 3.1. Miss Helen Zimmern, who has died at the age of 83. wrote many critical books and was an authority on Italian literature and art. She was born in Hamburg, became a British subject, and had lived in Italy for more than 40 years. Among recent gifts to the Bodleian Librarv. Oxford, are the original typescript of James Elroy Fleeker's Hassan and a copy of the first American edition of Alice in Wonderland, printed in New York in 1860. The 19 .* J 4 session of the Home Economics Association will begin tomorrow evening, when a meeting will be held in the Navy League liall. Gloucester street west. Miss M. A. Blackmore will explain the aims and objects of the association, and a concert programme will be given.

Out of seven applicants, Dr. (Miss) E. D. Gillies has been appointed radiologist at the Palmerston North Hospital. Dr. Gillies was on the stall" of the Palmerston North Hospital throe years ago, and went to England in order to study radiology. Her application for the position shows that she has been connected while at Home with eminent institutions, including Charing Cross Hospital, where she is at present holding th'j position of resident radiologist. She has had the privilege of working under an eminent London radiologist, Dr. Graham Hodgson, who is recognised as a leading authority in the X-ray world of Great Britain. Dr. Gillies graduated at the Otagu Medical School in l!)2Ii.

PRIVATE DANCE In honour of the wedding of Miss Patricia Ronalds and Mr Tyndall Harnian, which was celebrated yesterday afternoon, many of their friends were entertained at a delightful dance held last night at "Blakenev." Cashmere Hills, kindly lent by Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill. Those present included Mr and Mrs j Guy Ronalds, Miss Rita Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Arthur Grigg, Mr and Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs John Moore, Mr and Mrs G. Colbeck, Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Mr and Mrs Gordon Coull, Mr and Mrs P. Hallows Wood, Mr and Mrs Jack Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Ivan Wood, Mr and Mrs Gladstone Ward, Mr and Mrs Noel Roake, Mioses Lois Ollivier, Joan Cooper, Helen Buchanan, Kathleen Hoare, Joan Gard'ner, Janet Stevenson. Ann Cooper, Marjorie McKellar, Jocelyn Francis, Katie Polemedis, Joan Murchison, Celia Reese, Brigit Gresson, Theresa Ward, Adine Acton-Adams, Helen Thom.-un. Audrey Barker, Fonna Macdonald. Jill Barker, May Cracroft Wilfon, Judith Barker, Ilelcn Kerr 'South Canterbury), Ruth Barker, Mcta Nixon, Joy Rawnsley, Eleanor Denniston, Elisabeth Alpers. Elizabeth Acland, Patricia Powric, Alison Davies, Elisabeth Tipping, Mary Alexander, Nancy Gibson, Joan Maling, Elizabeth Harris, Gcndie Maling, Philippn Acland, Ann Morris. Messrs Tcnnant KonalcN, Heathcote Helmore, George Milne. Leslie Le C'ren, G. Sherman, 1,. P. Barrett. George Francis, Owen Poulton. Lewis Black, J. G. D. Ward, C. J. Ward, C. Burdon, J. R. Williams, lan Ollivier, Walter Ollivier, E. W. Reeves, Richard Maling, Michael Godby, Harold Taylor-Smith, Richard David, Michael Acland, Charles Rattray, R. J. S. Bean, C. Seager, John Laing, Donald Robison, Ross Wood. Derisley Wood. Basil Smyth, Geoff rev Vernon, W Day, .Tames Young. W. Donovan, M. Doughty (Wellington), F. S. Taylor. Ralph Beadel, Robert Hall. W. Cowlishaw, Edward Barker, Trevor Barker. A VON SIDE OLD CIKLS' ASSOCIATION The fourth annual meeting of tiie Avonside Girls' High School Old Girls' Association was held at the school or. Tuesday evening. A number of new members were welcomed by the president. ' The report and balance-sheet for the year were considered satisfactory, although there were still some outstanding subscriptions. It was announced that the yearly subscriptions would be reduced to 2s, if paid within three months. Several groups, for tramping, basketball, and drama, were formed and arrangements were made for meetings during the winter. The election of officers resulted: President, Miss K. M. Gresson; vicepresidents. Miss M. Samuel and Miss J. McKec: honorary secretary. Miss I Ada Dacre; honorary treasurer. Miss j Daphne Chapman: committee. Misses l Ray Marks. Olive Scott. Joan Fiatman. I Lancv Millie. Rita Caldwell, and Jean Dull-lie. ' After the business session, tables ; were brought forward and most of the members played card*. Supper was served later in the luncheon room. WOMEN'S (LIB Bowls of roses, pink arid white asters, blue hydrangeas with tiger lilies and greenery, decorated the Canterbury Women's Club for the bridge party held there last night. The hostesses were Mrs A. F. Carey and Mrs W. R, Carey. The former wore a black georgette frock with a black chenille velvet bridge coat, patterned in autumn shades, with a seal collar. Mrs W. R. Carey's frock was of peach pink georgette with a\ inset yoke of ecru lace, similar lace being msct in the bell-shaped sleeves.

WEDDINGS

HAIiMAN—RONALDS Pure white flowers decorated St. John's Church, Latimer square, for the wedding, celebrated yesterday afternoon, of Patricia Irene, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Ronalds, and great granddaughter of Sir John Cracroft Wilson, and Maitland Tyndall only son of Mr and Mrs William Harman (Fendalton). The Rev. T. M. Curnow, a cousin of the bride's mother, performed the ceremony, and was assisted by the Rev. J. T. McWilliam. Mr Claude Davies was the organist and Mr Ronalds escorted his daughter. The wedding aroused much kindly interest throughout Canterbury, as both the bride and bridegroom" who are very well known and very popular, are members of old and greatly esteemed families, who have been intimately connected with the history of the province. The bride wore a beautiful frock of white duchesse satin, the bodice being ruched vertically to give a fitting effect at the back, while the design of a narrow belt and flat bow in front was embroidered in seed pearls. A posy of orange blossom was placed on the right shoulder and the uncommon slashed pull sleeves were underlined with white taffeta, and fitted into long cuffs trimmed with tiny satin buttons. The full skirt was flared to form a short train and from the shoulders fell a handsome court train of white ring velvet lined with duehesse satin and finished with a while satin bow placed diagonally on the left corner. Over .it fell her veil of exquisite old Venetian point lace, which had been worn by her great-grandmother at her wedding, and is more than 100 years old. Mounted on tulle, which also formed a cap, it was held with a coronet of seed pearls, and was worn over tHe face as she entered the church. Her bouquet with two long trails falling to the hem of her frock was oj' white Philippinese lilies and begonias.

She war. attended by four bridesmaids, Misses May Cracroft Wilson, a cousin, Fonna Macdonald (Orari), Audrey Barker iGeraldine), and Jill Barker (Christchurch), and two pages. Michael Cotterill, a cousin of the bride, and Denis Moore. The bridesmaids wore ground-length frocks of white ripple ring velvet made with fitting bodice?, rounded neck lines in front, and short flared .sleeves finished with loops of the velvet. Their closefitting hats of white fur felt, with white eye-veils, were made with folded crowns," on which little knotted loop;; of the velvet gave a finishing touch. Their bouquets of white lilies and carnations each had one trail of flowers falling to the ground. The little pages wore suits of midnight blue duchessc satin in Charles I. style, with light knee breeches and flared coats with ruffles of lace at the wrists, and lace cravats held with diamente brooches.

Mr George Milne was best man, ami Messrs Taylor-Smith, Donald Robison, and Ross Wood were groomsman. The ushers were Messrs Guy Cotterill, John Moore, and Heathcote Helmore. A reception was held at Cashmere House, the home of Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, a cousin of the bride's mother. Mrs Ronalds received the guests wearing a handsome frock of black moss crepe. The long skirt, cut on the bias, was perfectly plain and close-fitting to the knees, and the puffed novelty sleeves were tapered from the elbows, while an oval of transparent ecru nccaierun lace was inset in the bodice, and was caught in folds with a diamente clasp at the front of the neckline. Her hip-length coal was of Brussels net braided in neodlerun lace, and she wore a hat of black velvet felt trimmed with an ostrich feather across the crown. Her bouquet was of crimson etoile de Holland roses. Mrs Harman, mother of the bridegroom. wore an ensemble of periwinkle blue angora cloth with a cream corded silk waistcoat, the high collar being lined with the corded silk. A brilliant buckle gave a finishing touch to her belt. Her blue felt hat was turned up at the back and trimmed with a small feather to tone. Mrs Cracroft Wilson wore a black satin frock, lovely Limerick lace fichu, and black hat. Miss R. Cracroft Wilson, aunt of the bride, wore a frock of grey elephant crepe' trimmed with buttons 011 the back of the bodice and on the cuffs of the pouched sleeves. Faggotting gave a round yoke effect, and a tie of the material softened the neckline. Her black felt and velvet toque was finished with an cvc-vcil. For travelling, the bride wore a smoke blue model frock inset with pleats low on the skirt, and the matching coatee had double epaulet (lares. The frock was finished with a chou of narrow white loops at the V- | neckline, and white elephant crepe trimmed her blue straw hat. i Mr and Mrs M. Tyndall Harman will leave Auckland by the Mariposa, for Sydney for their wedding tour. TODD—WATSON A wedding that aroused much interest in medical circles in Christchurch was celebrated at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon when Miss Thelnui Muriel YVatison, elder daughter of the late Mrs | Watson and of Mr W. K. Watson, Cushel sticet, was married to Dr. Gyldford Todd, son of the late Rev. W T. Todd and of Mrs Todd, Clissold street, Merivale, The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson performed the ceremony, and Mr R. Lake played the wedding music. Blue and pink hydrangeas and ferns had been arranged throughout the church. A frock of cream satin beaute and lace was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. The fitting bodice of lace was made with a narrow panel of satin inset at the centre back and extending to the round neckline and the sleeves of lace had puffs of satin at the elbows and long satin cuffs. The skirt of satin fitted to th« knees, where it was scalloped 011 to a full flare, which fell to the ground. Her veil of beautiful old Honiton lace was held with a strand of orange blossom buds finished in clusters at the sides, and her armlet was composed of cream begonias and lilies with touches of pink. Miss Marjorie Watson, a >ister of the bride, and Miss Eila Gabbie (Southbridge), a cousin, were the bridesmaids. Their frocks of Mary blue hailstone muslin were worn with sashes of deeper blue ring velvet tied in large.' fiat bows at the back. The elbow-length puffed sleeves were composed of tiny frills of the muslin. and matching frills on the skirt were placed diagonally from the knees. Velvet ribbon to match their sashes trimmed their picture hats of blue crinoline straw, and they carried bouquets of carnations and begonias in shades of pink. Dr. Karl Nissen iDunedin) was best man, and Mr Douglas Todd, the bridegroom's brother, was groomsman. Mr D. L. Jacobs was the usher. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Winter Garden, where the guests were received by Mrs D. G. Webster (Southbridge), a cousin of the bride. Pink and white asters decorated the reception rooms. Mrs Webster was wearing a black velvet frock with collar finished with a brilliant clasp and plaited girdle of velvet. Her toque was of black velvet to match.

end she carried a bouquet of begonias and carnations. The bridegroom's mother wore a black wool lace frock with a coatee of black chiffon velvet, and a smart black hat trimmed with black and grey chiffon velvet. She carried a bouquet of tangerine tithonias and abutilons. When Dr. and Mrs W. G. Todd left later for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a tailored frock of fine striped wool in shades of royal blue and dove grey with a softly tied collar of the material. Her toque was of swathed feather-weight felt to tone, and she carried a musquash fur coat. CHRISTENSEN—WHYTE Last night at St. John's Church, Latimer square, the wedding was celebrated of Thelma Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Whyte, Christchurch, to Donald Eric, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. K. Christen - sen, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Raw J. T. McWilliam, and St. John's choir sang the choral service. Mr Claude Davies was the organist. During the signing of the register, a solo was sung by Master James Smith. The church had been decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory crinkle crepe made with puff sleeves of angel skin lace caught into long pointed cuffs. Her veil of hand-em-broidered silk net. edged with lace, was held in place with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried an armlet of hothouse flowers. Miss Gwendoline Whyte, who attended her sister, wore a frock of tlame crinkle georgette, made with circular sleeves and shoulder frills. Three circular frills trimmed the skirt, and a bow finished the back of the waistline. Her wide-brimmed felt hat matched her frock, and she carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. The best man was Mr Colin Christcnscn, and the ushers Messrs R. Whyte and K. Hill. As the bride left the church, she was presented with a lucky horseshoe by little Jocelyn Muir, niece of the bridegroom. The guests were received at Dixieland by the bride's mother, who was wearing a wine marocain frock and a felt hat to tone. Her bouquet was composed of autumn flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore an ensemble of black silk marocain. and n black hat'. She carried roses and fuchsias. Mrs E. Whyte, the bride's grandmother, wore a black frock relieved with white, a black corded silk coat, and a black hat. For travelling the bride wore n tailored coat of Persian rust diagonal cloth over a beige frock. Her hat was of felt to tone.

ANNUAL HALL RICCARTON DOMAIN TENNIS CLUB The annual ball of the Upper Riccarton Domain Tennis Club, held last night in the racecourse tea-rooms, fittingly ended the club's season. For some time the social committee of the club had been working to ensure the success of the ball, and the completeness of its work was evident last evening. Many persons were present. The members of the committee are Misses Zoe Rattray. May Purvis, Doris Millard and Doreen Rose, Messrs Koy Lane (chairman), R. Andrews (club captain), Les. Stephenson, J. Harrow, Reg. Martin. H. Purvis, and A. Bean and C. A. Harrow (joint secretaries). A programme of popular dance music was provided by Fred Smith's orchestra. During an interval in the dancing, the winners of the various club competitions were announced. They were as follows: —

Women's championship—Miss Betty Ford. Women's junior championship <G. Maginness cup)— Miss Kathleen Hayes. Men's championship—R. Penney. Mixed doubles—Miss H. Holmes and A. Bean.

TIMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Catherine Westenra (Dunsandel) is the guest of Mrs W. H. Orbell (Levels). Miss Eleanor Joachim (Dunedin), who was staying with Mrs Burdon (.Woodbury), is now the guest of Mrs W. Burns (Church street). Miss Dolly Buckley (Sydney), who has been spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs Tovey (Browne street), will leave on her return home after a few days at Ashburton. Miss Diana Orbell (Levels) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs A. Shirtcliff (Highfield) has returned from Tekapo. Mrs Purcell Huntcr-Wcston has returned from Albury. Mrs W. Palmer and Miss Olga Palmer (Wai-iti road) have left 011 a visit to Christchurch.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHTURCH Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. H. MiKiimun, Miss M. Rynn (Kurow), Miss G. Taylor (I'atoa), Mr and Mrs J. 0. Rolh:ston (Takapuu), and Miss A. Wills (llawera). United Service Hotel: Mr E. C. Herbert (Heriot, Otngo), Miss A. M. Herbert, Mrs F. C. Taylor (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs B. Fitz.'eruld (Gbborne), Mr and Mrs vT. Wesley Hayes (Waimate), Mr and Mrs R. J. Rye (S\ dney). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs T*. J. Murrav (To liapnK Mr B. 11. Little and Mis H. T. Little (Hswarden), Mr and Mrs W. J. Forbes (Wellington). New City Hotel: Mrs A. Laidlaw and Miss A. l\ Rattray (Dunedin), Hotel Federal: Captain and Mia J. Ge.«re Watson, Mr and Mrs Treister (Wellington), Mr urid Mrs A. Andrew, Mrs M. Mnnn>. Mr and Mrs R. J. Gray, Mr A. (fray. Miss Gray, Mr Harrison, Mr Thomson, Mr Sullivan, Mr Stewart ;Dunedin>, Mr 1\ Vinnel) (TimanO. Miss Moore, Mr W. Milne (G lasgo w). Misses Wregij (Ayr, Scotia nd ). VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS The l'<<l|o\viny; is n iiM or' iLp puesT* wlm have registered at th* Hermitage. Mount Cook, during the week: England: Mr N. Hart. Dr. Mayo. Mr ,1. A. Dyson, the Rev. W. Statham, Mr and Mrs Button. Scotland: Miss Boyd. New York: Mr and Mrs Burl's*. N'nv South Wales: Mr and Mr* .tackvdn. Cranston, Mr and Mr«; W. H. KfiuJail and sou. Brisbane; The Hon. II A. r»in<-' und Mrs Bri;co. Sydney; Mr K. W. Farkhurst. Vietoria: Mr T. W. Duvcv M<• J. R. Wheeler. Mell vm-: Mr A. R.*Br,jnctt. Mr. Mrs and Mis* Tait. Dunedin: Mr* M, H. Dawmn. Mr .1. Dawson, M•• and Mrc No;-'-:) A !:■•); In nd ; M - an. I Mr* Yn:i*e MN c 'S X'ausr. Master Vause, Mr S Si.j*. Mr d A. Gemtes. Mr L. Woods. Well'.t-tot. • M r<* .1. M. Boyd. Mr 11. M. Sterling Mr !. W!• i*■ k»-;. Mr .1. F. Bribed. M;** Wjl'<._ < 'hriM en wr< ] i : Miss ,1. Lnrdv. M:*s W. Anderson. Mr li H-kon. GoraliFne: Nt-xs X. V. Lysacht, Mr K. Lypjighi. Rnneiora Mi*s Hnrrell. <'ust. Miss Smith. Tinnuu: Mi»s L. Yueelic.i.

VICTORIA LEAGUE j I ANNUAL MEETING | The f wenty-fourt h annual meeting! df the Victoria League was held in t)irl Jellicoe Hnll yesterday afternoon, with Mr Cecil McKellar presiding The annual report, read by M: ; s Rose Tabart, said that the various objects of the league had been faithfully carried out during the year. There were 3(56 members, and of this number i.< were life members. Fifteen new members had been elected. The report also stated thru Mrs Carey Hill had reoresented the branch of j the league at the general annual meet-i held m London and had spoken of] ■ its activities-. . ! | The resignation of Mrs (». M. 1.. ; ; Lester from the committee ou'in;: to j ' ill-healiii and of Miss Gosset. the sec-j j retar\, had been received with regret.] Miss Gosset. however, had consented to: act as a member of the committee. 1 The biennial conference had been, postponed once more owing to the; prevailing financial depression. ! Memorial wreaths had been placed . at the foot of Queen Victoria's statue in Victoria square on Empire Day. and again on May "!), to the memory ot I those who fell in the South African War. Wreaths had also been placed in ' front of the Cathedral on Anzac Day 1 and Trafalgar Day, and a contribution 1 had been sent towards a Dominion | wreath to be placed on the Cenotaph ! on Anzac Day, and towards the wreath | from the Victoria Leagues throughout the Empire to be placed on Queen ; Victoria's memorial outside Kucking- ; ham Palace on Kmpire Day, A dona- | tion of three guineas had been made for the Children's Christmas tree of I the Returned Soldiers' Association, two ! guineas to the Navy League. London, | for the St. George's Day appeal, and I £lO to the parent league in London. ! On May "I. the league had combined 1 with the Royal Empire Society and other Imperial Societies in holding an evening broadcast entertainment. Other entertainments had included several "at homes, and one given by Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp. Dr. T. Leslie ! Cro >ke had arranged two enjoyable ; musical programmes. I The e.-say competition held in con- ' junction with the Navy League had I been well contested, 2.>"7 essays being ! written in f>2 schools. Rangi-Ruru ! school will hold Mr J. J. Dougall's . challenge cup until the next compej tition is decided. During the year 19.'! links had been sent overseas to England and Canada, • and 2l!> had been received. A number of scrap-books, made by the junior associates under the supervision of Miss Hose Tabart. had been forwarded to country schools, where they had been much appreciated. Donations Members of the league had collected i: a 1 on Poppy Day and had also assisted the Young Men's Christian As- . soeiation with its street collection. Ihe sum of Li His had been sent for ! blankets in response to the Business i Men'.- Relief Scheme appeal, and Miss Rose Tabart had arranged two musical parties which had realised £1!. making a total of £2l His sent from the league for relief of distress in the city. Several exchange teachers from i London and other overseas visitors had hi en entertained by the hospitali:\ committee, and a number of members, visit iig I-:?-.gland, had been given letters of introduction to the Home olfiee Articles for the Victoria League Monthly Notes had been contributed bv M'ss Jacobson 'Akaroa'. Mr G. I',. Manncrmg 'president of the Alpine Club', and Mr C. K. Foweraker. > Mr., R H. Ucnnah reported that I'iH papers and !.">0 books had been M nt to ' lonclv settlers, to the Chatham Islands, iriekblock schools. public works camps, lighthouses', etc. Five separate lots of literature had been sent ms'e.nd of the usual quarterly di-tribu-tn.'i. Suitable literature had been incre.'v ingly difficult to obtain. There were large stocks of women's papers on hand, but papers suitable for men such as English pictorial weeklies and New Zealand magazines were urgently nc eded. Nru Settlers' ( ommittcc Mr- ■' Mowbray Tripp reported that no j;■ 'li mated settlers had been reccivid for more than two years. The eo:nr i; t!( e'.- work had b"en eonlined to giving introductions and help to those eoir.ii i g out to definite employment, and arranging hospitality for l :ilicla\s Miss Edith Thompson. 0.K.E.. and Miss Oiive 1 largrca ves. w ho had hi en visitors during the year, had been ke< r.lv interested in the welfare of the girls tin-y had helped to send out in the past. Many of the girls now hold responsible positions and speak enthusiastically of v"hat the New Zealand cL late has done for them, and let'ers were still received from English boy*, who had been out for many '.ears. There had been no unemployment to report. The committee thanked its many j kind friends and supporters of the ■ league w ho had done so much to make ; the work a success, and to the press ■ for report-' of the league's activities. ! The treasurer reported a credit balance of £'. H) "s 2d, and assets totalling i £3L'O .'is lid. Election of Officers Officers were elected as follows: : President. Mrs Deans; chairw oman, 1 Mrs W. S. Bean. 0.8. E.: vice-presidents. , Sir li. Ileaton Rhodes. Mesdames Carey ( Hill. C. Chilton. M.8.E.. F.. G. Hogg. .1 F. Studholme, 11 T. ,1. Thacker, .1. ' Mowbrav Tripp, and .1. G. L. Vernon: enumiittfr, Lady Aeland, Mesdames ; Jack Anderson. ,T. H. Hall. George Han--1 trier, R. H. Hennah, F. L. Scott, D. G. I Sullivan, Misses 15. Bloxam, C. Gosset. ;M. McOwen. E. Overton, and Rose 1 Tabart: country representative, Mrs j Bernard Tripp (Timaru). i A letter was read from the Melbourne branch of the league asking

that members who intended being in Melbourne for the centenary celebrations should advise the secretary of the boat on which ihey were travelling, their probable date of arrival. the length of their stay, and their address while in the city. Meetinsr in London Airs Carey Hill gave an interesting account of her first experience of an annual general meeting of the London League held in the Guild Tlall, at which the Mayor had presic.ed. The officials had been seated in a large semi-circle, four rows deep, with 20 members at least in one row. and delegates from the various Dominions had been seated in the Lady Mayoress' gal lorv. That the league should be so acknowledged in the heart of London showed its high standing, said Mrs Hill She described several visits she had made with other members. and emphasised the real personal touch in the hospitalitv extended by the league in London. Last year 6000 invitations had been sent out from the ollice to visitors who were in London, said Mrs Hill. , ~ . Mrs Deans thanked Mrs Mow bi ay Tripn for the interest she had taken in the girls from overseas, and she also thanked Mrs Carey Hill for her talk, Mr McKellar for presiding. Miss Tabarl for acting for Miss Skoglund who was absent owing to illness, and Mr Fairlnirst. Ibe treasurer, ~ I Afternoon lea was served by the committee. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES lAIUI.IE ' The annual meeting of the I-airlie, ! Women's Institute was held recently.; | Mrs West (president > read the annual; report, showing a successful year. ( ! Most, points had been secured at the arts 'a' cl crafts exhibition in 'limaru b\ the institute. Mrs May secured most points for the year's competitions prr/e | presented by Mrs West. Mrs Wcs. j was presented with a bouquet by the, : institute baby. Miss Lyn Isitt. Vari-j ous members spoke in appreciation of Mrs West's work. The election ot , oitiecrs resulted as follows:—President, Miss Foden; committee. Mesdames R. Gillingham. Braddick, May, Roberts. Barnes, McDowell. Loughnan, LatiI mer, and A. Loomes, Misses Rodgers. I Orr, and W. Dick. A vote of thanks was i passed to the scrutineers, Messrs i Eraser and Karnes, and to the auditor. !Mr R. Ellis. Two delegates were ap--1 pointed to attend the federation, Mrs 'A. Gillingham and Miss Foden. A - short play written by Mrs Goulter. cn- ! titled "Room IP." was performed by • members of the drama circle. Afteri noon tea was served by the hostesses. : Mesdames Carter. Carlton, Allan. F. I Gillingham. Guinnessy. Everest, i Scarle. and Misses Bateman and Mac- : Donald. ' AI.I.ANDAI.i: : Mr ,1. O'Neill presided over the first ! annual meeting of the AUandale I Women's Institute, which was largely I attended, Mrs O'Neill, reading the i annual report, congratulated the memj bcrs on having micii a successful year. : The treasurer i.Mrs R. Sadlcn sub- ! Mit ted a balance-shoe', which showed | a satisfactory credit balance. Misi Mary O'Reilly, as secretary of the i basketball club, gave an outline of the team's activities during the season Delegates chosen to attend the South . Canti rbury Federation meeting to be held in Geraldine were Mesdanie l 'Scarlitt and ,1. Hall. It was decided in make a contribution to the school library in appreciation of the committee allowing Ihe use of the school for meetings. Messrs Isitt and F Cranmloii acted as scrutineers, and announced the result of the ballot for the new committee as follows:—President. Mrs Ralph Wareing: vicepresident, Mrs T. Crampton; honorary ■eu'etary, Mrs A. Hall; treasurer. Mrs !■'. Frampton; committee, Mesdames <)'Neiit. W McConnell. Scarlett, J , Hall, and Misses Isj't and Hrice. A' l Irhh half-hour lormcd the social part of the afternoon. Miss Monica . O'Reilly dancer! an Irish jig. and Mis« : Price read an Irish poem. Cheers and | musical honours were given for Mr(/.Will, and Mrs McKay presented : her with a bouquet of asters and rojes tied with the institute's coloured | ribbons Mrs O'Nc'll then welcomed : Mrs Wai ting, as the new president, to the chair, and presented her with a bouquet of mar ; "elds tied with the ; institute's' ribbons. MOINI M>SIN(, Mrs I!. W. Irving presided at the annual meeting of the Mount Ness in g ; Women's Institute, Mrs Irving re--1 viewer! the year's work and stated , thai Iho year had been successful, i Thanks were due to Mrs H. Fisher and Mrs P. Kidd. who bar! carried on the president's duties during her absence m England; to the secretary, | Miss Austin: to the treasurer. Mrs 'Stevenson; to the competition steward. | Mrs Waters; to the agent for "Home | and Country." Miss IVI. Fraser: to the hall committee for the use of the hall I at a very low rental, to the demonsI trators and lecturers, and to the audiI tor. Mr A. Austin. Last year's comI mittee was re-elected unopposed. The j competitions for the month resulted as follows:—Collection of vegetables (judged by Mesdames Fisher and StevensonK Miss Irving 1, Mrs Askin 2. Mrs Brown 3. Specimen bloom 1 (judged by Mrs Askin): Mrs R. Irv-

ing 1, Mrs Pcrrv ". Miss Austin :5. A competition making a hat made with paper and six pins caused amusement. The judges awarded Mrs Stevenson first prize. Miss M. Eraser second, and Mrs P. Kidd third. The aggregate prizes for the year were won as fol-lows:--Mrs Austin <55 points* 1. Mrs Waters and Miss Austin (4t> points'* 2 equal, Miss K. Fraser (41 points'! 4. The prizes for competitors with the most entry points (prize-winners excluded! were won by Mrs Glass (first) and Mrs Perry (second). Mrs Askin and Miss M. Fraser had charge of the sale table. The hostesses were Mesdames R. Irving and P. Kidd, and Miss C. Irving.

: ROSKWILL At tiic annual meeting of the Rose- ' will Women's Institute, Mrs P. Bros- ; nahan presided over a large attendi ance of members. The president ex- | pressed thanks to all who had given I help throughout the year, especially the secretary. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mrs P. Brsonahan (re-elected i: vice-president, Mrs N. Bailey; secretary, Mrs S. Chapman (re-elected); treasurer. Miss O'Kecfe; committee, Mesdames H. Gill, H. Ste-

ven, L. Smith. Misses E. Brosnahan, and J. Fraser. The treasurer's report showed a credit balance. An invitation from the secretary of the Seadown Women's Institute for four members to attend its afternoon birthday party was accepted. Mrs Steven and Miss J. Fraser were appointed delegates to the half-yearly federation meeting to be held at Geraldine on April i 3. Mrs Brosnahan'? special prizes for the 12 months' programme were won as follows: —Mrs S Chapman 1. Miss K. Brosnahan 2, Mis? M. Chapman 3. Competitions resulted as follows: —Class A: Best three carrots—Mrs Chapman 1, Mrs A. Hart 2 Miss E. Brosnahan 3: one-egg cake— Mrs R. Moore 1, Miss K. Brosnahan 2. Mrs S. Chapman 3. Class B—One egg cake—Miss J. Fraser 1, Misses J Divan and L. Beckingsale (equal) 2, Miss M. Chapman 3: best three carrots—Miss L. Beckingsale 1, Miss M. Chapman 2. Miss M. Fraser 3. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Gill. Chapman, and Misses E. Brosnahan, J, Fraser. and J. Divan. (JERALDINF. i The following officers have been appointed by the Geraldine Women's Institute:—President, Miss M. Cruickshank; vice-presidents, Mesdames F. W. Grayburn and A. G. Brown; secretary, Mrs G. Knibb: treasurer, Mrs J. 11. Lewis; press reporters, Mesdames B. Hayes and C. S. Davie?; competitions, Miss M. McLcod.