News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21312, 3 November 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Dr. and Mrs Douglas Anderson and family (Armagh street -west) will leave Christchurch in February for England on a visit to Mrs Anderson's mother and other relations. Dr. Anderson intends doing post praduate work in London in obstetrics and subjects connected with general practice. Mr and Mrs Chambers (Melbourne), who have been visiting America, will arrive in Christchurch on Sunday morning to visit Mr Chambers' daughter, Mrs Stewart Mair, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs Jack Ferrier (Heaton street), who have been on a visit to America and Britain, will return to Christchurch to-mor-row morning. Mrs Colin Douglas (Waimate) is the gufst of Mrs A. K. Warren, St. Mary's Vicarage, Merivale. Mr and Mrs Fred Brabant (Auckland) are visiting Mr G. E- Richardson, Repton street, for Carnival Week. Mrs Algar Williams (Featherston) will arrive in Christchurch this morning, and will stay with her sister, Miss Phyllis Boyie, at St. Elmo Courts. Mr and Mrs Peter HoDe (Cheshire, England) are on their way from England to New Zealand lo visit Mrs Arthur Hope and Mrs Palmer-Chapman, Timaru. Mrs W. F. Watson and Miss Mynette Watson (Bligh's road), who have been for a trip to England, left Sydney yesterday on their return journey to Christchurch. Mrs Cecil de Pass (Tokaraki, Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs A. T. Chapman, Knowles street. Miss Roie de Pass is staying' with Mrs Cyril White, Naseby streetMrs Charles Brabant (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Barton, Rangiora. Mrs J. Keith Davidson, who is visiting Wellington, will return to Christchurch on Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs John Tripp (Kurow) will arrive in Christchurch on Wednesday. Mr and Mi's J. L. Hay (Fendalton) left last night for Wellington, to attend the opening ceremony of the new Y.M.C.A. Memorial Hut at Petone to-day. The ceremony will be performed by the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe. Mr and Mrs Hay will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs Alexander Gillies. Mr Hay will return to Christchurch next week but Mrs Hay will spend two weeks in Wellington and part of. the time will ,stay with her sister, Mrs R. D. Baker, Northland. Mrs R. C. and the Misses [ Fowler, who h&ve been in Christchurch during the last few years,, (will leave next month on their return to Ceylon. Misses Catherine and Jeanetta Johnstone ("Springbanlt," Otaio), arrived in Christchurch last night and will be the guests of Mrs D. Endell Wanklyn, Rossall street, for the Carnival week gaieties. Mrs E. Sutro (Hawke's Bay), who has been visiting Mrs J. H. Watherston, Fendalton, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Ivan Wood (Beverley street) will leave this morning for a visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs George Pascoe (Kelburn, Wellington) is visiting her sister, Mrs Robert Lake, Fendalton. The Hon. Thos. O'Byrne, M.L.C., and Mrs O'Byrne (Invercargill), are guests at the Hotel Savoy. Mrs C. Walker and Miss Ruth White (Eketahuna), wno are at present visiting Christchurch, will leave this morning for Hanmer Springs. They will return to Christchurch next week. Misses Lesley Hay (Rolleston avenue), who has been visiting Miss Janet Studholme, Waimate, returned to Christchurch last evening. Misses Ann find Peggy Starky (Whitecliffs) have arrived in Christchurch for the Carnival week gaieties. "STITCHCRAFT" SPRING ISSUES. Fascinating issues of "Stitchcraft" for spring. Latest Paris and London styles in knitwear and crochet. New season's bathing suits. Free transfers. Dress accessories, home decorations, novelties. Spring and summer issues, 16, 20, and 22, 9d each. Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Box 1441R, Wellington. —2 SPECIALIST'S ADVICE. To improve your Hair follow the advice of specialists: Brush it regularly! A large selection of Hair Brushes which is now showing at E. Cameron Smith's, are moderately priced and are well worth an early inspection. E. 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d 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 must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters allecting, or of interest 10, women.

Mrs Jeffery Manning (India), who has been spending several months in Wellington with hsr mother, Mrs W. Herbert, will arrive in Christchurch this morning, and will be the guest of Miss Betty Rutherford at Sumner. Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan (Timaru) will be the guest of Miss Meta Nixon- Fendalton, durirg the weekend. Miss Jean Newton ("The Willows," Ashburton) will arrive in Christchurch on Monday, and will be Miss Nixon's guest for race week. Mrs David Williams (Hawke's Bay) will arrive in Christchurch this morning on her way to Timaru, to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, "Craigmore-" Mrs James Macfarlane (Lyndon, Waiau) will arrive in Christchurch on Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs H. D. Acland, Park terrace. Miss Janet Studholme (Waimate) will arrive in Christchurch on Wednesday and will stay with her grandmother. Mrs C. Wells, Harakeke street, Riccarton. Miss Alma Crampton is visiting Wellington, and is the guest -of Mrs iC. J. Pfaff, Willis street. Miss Kennedy (London, England) will arrive in Christchurch this morning,, and will stay at Warwick House. ! Guests at Warwick House include j Misses G. and R. Trolove ("The i Shades"), Miss Margaret Glenn, and Miss Lewis (Boston. Massachusetts, United States)." » j Miss Nancy Deans ("Kirkstyle"), who is staying with Mrs T. Wililiams (Sumner), will be the guest of Miss Lois Ollivier (Murray-Ayns-ley Hill) for the show. Mrs T. Watson (Christchurch), who has been a guest at the Club Hotel, Blenheim, has returned home. Miss Elsie Draper, who has been spending a few days in Blenheim with her sister, Mrs J. J. Wensley, has now returned to Christchurch to reside with Mrs T. Watson, Chester street. Mrs E. Stanford and her daughter, Mrs W. Donald (New Plymouth), ai-c the guests of Mrs V. Freeman, Spreydon, for Carnival week. Dr. C. E. Beeby, Mrs Beeby and their daughtei\will leave on Monday for Wellington, where Dr. Beeby will take up his position as chief executive officer of the New Zealand Council of Educational Research. Miss Stewart arrived from Wellington yesterday with her brother, the Hon. W. Downie Stewart. Mrs J. J. McCaskey ("Gowan Brae," Marlborough) is the guest of Mrs G. Gardner, "Avon Vale," Clyde road, Fendalton, for Carnival week. The engagement is announced of Mavis Edna, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fisher (Watford street, Papanui), to Owen Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs Mathews, Nayland street, Sumner. The engagement is announced of Ivy Gertrude, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. W. Hodder, of New Plymouth, to Richard, elder son of Mr M. McCullough, of Gis--1 borne, and of the late Mrs M. Mc- | Cullough, of Donegal, Ireland. The engagement is announced of Miss Doris Elsie Tustin, only i daughter of Mr and Mrs Tustin I (Christchurch), to Mr Orlando | (Bert) Dryden, "Longoue," Lower iHutt, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. E. Dryden, of Karori, Wellington. Nurse Maude gratefully acknowledges a donation from "Weil |Wisher"; quilts from "E.F." and j"A.F.," Scargill; clothing and eggs I from the Chorlton and Little Akaloa [branches of the Women's Division |of the Farmers' Union; clothing from "A Friend" and Mrs Cooper (Kaikoura), and eggs from tho Brookside Women's Institute. An exhibition of a small collection of silhouettes, drawn by Mrs J. G. Collins, Springfield road, will be held at Fisher's, High street, opening to-day and continuing for one weekThe services for the fifty-seventh i festival, commemorating the consejcration by Bishop Harper of St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, were held on All Saints' Day, with Holy Communion at 6 and 10 a.m., and at evensong the Rev. A. K. Warren preached. The church had been beautifully decorated with arum lilies and other white flowers. Thc> festival will be continued to-mor-row and those married in the church are invited to be present at the evening service.

The initial efforts of the stall officers of the New Zealand Regular Forces in arranging a ball to be held in the Winter Garden on Monday in Cup Week will undoubtedly be crowned with success. The number of acceptances received and the sale of tickets to date ensures a large attendance. The committee has accordingly erected a marquee on the lawn for the additional accommodation of guests and to facilitate the serving of light refreshments. A programme of music selected by the ladies committee will be played by the Bailey-Marston orchestra.

j The matron of the Cashmere Sanatorium gratefully acknowledges the following gifts to the Tuberculosis Institutions and Fresh Air Home:—Papers, Women's Christian Temperance Union; magazines, Mr P. H, Harris; coat and magazines, Mrs Scott (Lyttelton); papers and magazines, Mrs W. Charlewood (Cashmere Hills); books, Mrs Norman Page (Cashmere Hills); tobacco, W. D. and H. O. Wills, New Zealand Limited; children's clothing, for Fresh Air Home, Women's Christian Temperance Union; tobacco, per Mr P. H. Harris, from Mr B. K. S. Lawrence.

BRIDGE PARTY On Thursday Mrs A. Dey, president of the New Brighton Croquet Club, held a bridge party at her home in Lonsdale street, New Brighton, to augment the club's funds. Px-ize winners were Mesdames M Slater, M. Moses, and W. Wilkerson. Those present were Mesdames A. Dey, W. Wilkerson, M. Moses \V. Cooke, C. March, E. Ball, W. Barnett, M. Slater, J. Macdonald, Howes, J. Spedding, T. Joynt, W. Whiteley, Misses C. Mazey and S. Foster.

"AT HOME"

DANCE AT SHIRLEY GOLF HOUSE There were sounds of revelry last night at the Christchurch golf house, which, in the space of a few short hours, had suffered a change from its usual prosaic appearance into something rich and strange and festive. This was because the president, committee. and members oi the club were holding their annual "at home," a comparatively recent addition to the social calendar of Christchurch. but one that, in the last few years, has been deservedly popular. Very careful detailed arrangements had been made to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. The dining-room and com-mon-room were cleared for dancing, supper was set in the men's sittingroom, and the women's sitting-room upstairs was arranged as a lounge and bridge rjom. The wide verandah, with its roof extended for the occasion, was furnished as a comfortable lounge, and effectively decorated with pot palms, big bowls of arum lilies, irises, and azaleas, and low bowls of mixed flowers, artistically arranged. Indeed, the floral decorations in all the reception rooms and on the landing were the subject of many complimentary remarks during the evening.' Not a golf club nor a golf ball was in sight, but an imposing array of silver cups in a glass case lent dignity (o the entrance hall: lights glowed from every window of the house, and the music of Bennett's dance orchestra floated cheerfully out over the links. The members of the committee were Mrs M. H. Godby, Miss Dulcie Fleetwood, Miss Janet Stevenson, Messrs F. W. Freeman, C. J. Wilson, H. G. Helmore, W. R. Lascelles, with Mr F. S. Taylor as secretary. Mrs Godby wore a handsome trained gown of black silk crepe, patterned in red, biskra, and green in field flower design. Miss Fleetwood wore a frock of deep magnolia ring velvet with a spray of pink roses on the shoulder. Miss Stevenson wore a primrose organdi frock with sash of soft green taffeta. Others present were Sir Cyril Ward, captain of the Christchurch Golf Club, and Lady Ward, Mr M. H. Godby, Mr and Mrs Cecil Bonnington, Mr and Mrs F. W. Freeman, Mr and Mrs T. Wrey Wilson, Mr and Mrs W. R. Lascelles, Mr and Mrs R. H. Livingstone, Mr and Mrs Allan Matson, Mr and Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane. Captain and Mrs K. J. Walker, Mr and Mrs W. A. C. McDonald, Dr. and Mrs E. Douglas Pullon, Mr and Mrs L. B. Scott,' Dr. and Mrs Edgar Reay, Mr and Mrs Tyndall Harman. Mr and Mrs Frank Graham, Mr and Mrs H. H. Wauchop, Dr. and Mrs Malcolm Gray, Mr and Mrs H. S. Williams, Mr and Mrs Eric Millton, Mr and Mrs E. M. Hunt, Major and Mrs W. I. K. Jennings, Mr and Mrs Keppel Archer, Mr and Mrs George Aitken, Mr and Mrs W. H. Cowper, Mr and Mrs C. J. Wilson, Mr and Mrs F. S. Grant, Mr and Mrs Gladstone Ward, Dr. and Mrs J. F. Duncan, Mr and Mrs Gerald Sherman. Mr and Mrs Alister McQueen, Mr and Mrs C. P. Agar. Mesdames Bernard Wood (lieretaunga), Neil! Rattray (Waimate), Grey Colbeck, C. Bidwell, Charles Ogilvie, E. Simes, L. Hudson (Dunedin), Jack Hudson, Misses Isabel Turrell, Lois Ollivier, Eileen 8011nington, Hazel Evans, Norah Jackman, Peggy Holmes, Kathleen Hoare, Hazel Evans, Ena Fleetwood, Betty Webb, Gwynneth Talbot, Kate Johnston, Joan Cooper, Dorothy Wauchop, Joan Martin, Fonna Macdonald, Gertrude Browne. Mary Hiatt. Mary Pearce, Katie Polemedis, Relda Duncan, Philippa Acland, Eleanor Denniston, Barbara Hanna, Joyce Watts (Dunedin), Agatha Upham. Elisabeth Acland, Lorna Martin, Dawn East, Dr. J. Keith Davidson, Dr. F. A'Court, Messrs Heathcote Helmore. J. E. Donald, E. E. West, H. C. Whitehouse, L. Tingey (Wellington), C. Rowlandson, J. A. Pinnington, H. B. Macdonald, Hugh Thompson, R. Boulton (Wellington), D. Robison, W. W. Diamond, R. C, Edwards. P. R. Godby, F. S. Taylor, Lewis Bonnington (Sydney), Alan Smith, Maurice Simes. J. L. Kerr, J. A. Johnston, Gordon Parkinson. P. D. Shea. R. Wreaks, Owen Johnston, Reg. Cowie, R. David, J. Duncan, C. Seager, E. W. Reeves, Owen Poulton, D. Ardell. F. J. B. Stevenson, B. G. Donovan. W. R. M. Irwin, H. W. Townsend, Vaughan Jones, Taylor Smith, Ralph Beadel, Geoffrey Upton.

MRS K. A. SAUNDERS WELCOMED At an afternoon tea party held at Ballantynes yesterday Mrs K. A. Saunders, of Richmond, London, was welcomed by the Christchurch Women's Auxiliary of the Douglas Social Credit Movement. Mrs K. Moore (president), in introducing the visitor, reminded members that Mrs Saunders was formerly a Christchurch girl—Miss Pamela Ponder —and that during the last few years she and her husband, the Rev. K. A. Saunders, M.A., B.Litt. (Oxon.), of Richmond Congregational Church, had done great work for social credit in England, and were on the propaganda committee of the London Secretariat Douglas Social Credit. Mrs Saunders sketched the various activities in England, where, she said, the Chambers of Commerce, the Bank Officers' Guild, the New Britain Movement, the Prosperity Movement among the churches and other influential circles were keen advocates of social credit. Mrs Saunders was presented with a posy of sweet peas and lilies of the valley. The guests included Mrs K. Moore (president), Mrs C. E. St. John (vicepresident), Miss N. Smythe (honorary secretary), Mesdames E. S. Stringleman, E. J. Greenstrcet, Clayton, and Miss Smythe (committee), Mesdames F. H. Davie, Millard, FitzHenry, Fairclough, Vincent-Smith, Cottrell, Dalley, Hughes, Misses T. Maurais, J. St. John, and M. Stringleman. HEALING AWAY SKIN TROUBLES. PRIMROSE ECZEMA CREAM A WINNER! An ever-increasing demand for Primrose Eczema Cream proves beyond doubt the remarkable nature of this remedy for healing from Eczema of every description, soreness, general irritation, etc. This Cream, consistently anointed on the parts affected, clears away unsightliness, brings out inflammation, and dries up discharging areas. Primrose Eczema Ointment soaks through the tiny pores purifying and correcting the underlying tissues. If you are distressed with skill blemishes try Primrose Eczema Cream. It is 2s and 3s 6d jar; sold by Cook and Ross, Ltd., The House of Quality and Service. —1 A shilling advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will sell your goods. Try it. 12 ftords la, three insertions 2s 6d. —&

A NOVEL PARTY Miss Margaret Anderson, of "Risingholme," Opawa, who is one of the exhibitors at the New Zealand Society of Artists' annual exhibition, now being held at the Durham Street Art Gallery, hit upon an unusual and particularly pleasant way of entertaining many of her friends. . At her invitation many guests met at the art gallery yesterday afternoon, and spent an enjoyable time viewing the pictures in the exhibition. Later they were entertained at tea by Miss Anderson in the committee room, where the tea tables were decorated with bowls of mixed flowers, beautifully arranged. Miss Anderson wore a smart suit of black flamisol the three-quarter length coat being finished with capelets over the long sleeves. Her blouse, with turn-down collar, .was of white selfstriped crepe de chine, and she wore a black straw hat trimmed with flat whit2 flowers. Miss Ngaio Marsh, who helped the hostess in the entertainment of her guests, wore a bright navy boucle tweed suit, red and white check blouse, and beige hat trimmed with red. blue, and beige field flowers. The guests were Mrs Guy Cotteril], Mrs Ivan Wood, Mrs Gordon Coull, Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Mrs Hallows Wood. Miss Meta Nixon. Mrs F. G. Bristed, Mrs Ivan Seay. Madame Henri Piat, Mrs Neville le Cren, Miss petty Cotterill, Miss Jean Webster, Mrs C. Walker (Ekatahuna), Miss Ruth White (Ekatahuna'. Mrs Grey Colbeck. Mrs Geoffrey Smith, Mrs Gordon McCredie, Miss Isabel Turrell, Miss Eve Poison, and Miss Viola Macmillan Brown. PICTURE PARTY Miss Gendie Maling, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Maling. Durham street North, will leave Christchurch next month for Ceylon, where her marriage to Mr R. J. S. Bean, only son of Canon and Mrs W. S. Bean, Beverley street, will ■ take place. Mr Bean, who left Christchurch for Ceylon some months ago, and Miss .Maling'. are both members of well-known Canterbury families. and both are very popular in Christchurch. A small picture party was given in Miss Maling's honour by Miss Eleanor Denniston. After a visit to the picture theatre, the guests- were entertained at supper by Miss Denniston's mother, Mrs A. C. Keel]. Those present were Miss Denniston, Miss Mal- ! ing, MisSvElizabeth Harris. Miss Claire : Perry, Miss Joy Rawnsley. and Miss i Prudence Fowler.

MISS E. COMYNS THOMAS DANCE PUPILS' DEMONSTRA. TION At the invitation of Miss E. Comyns Thomas and her pupils, many guests assembled at the Winter Garden yesterday afternoon for the annual demonstration of Greek, fancy, and ballroom dancing given by the pupils. Miss Comyns Thomas received the guests wearing a navy blue cotele frock patterned in white. Clematis decorated the lounge, and in the ballroom tall palms made an -effective setting for the white ballet frocks worn by a number of the girls, and the leaf-green frocks worn by members of the Greek class. The varied programme was enthusiastically received, some of the outstanding performances being the Dutch dance by the Misses M. Edgar, J. Williamson, and M. Pairman, who wore brown.sateen trousers and small round hats to match, their tussore shirts being relieved with large red bows. Miss M. Donaldson in "'Valse in the Woods" wore an effective frock of sea-green satin, and in an Old Eng- j lish dance. Miss M. Pairman appeared in a cameo-pink georgette frock. In the Arabian slave dance, Miss M. Edgar wore a jade-green and wineberry costume with a sash and turban of green, and as a pierrot and pierrette, the Misses M. and H. Gabites wore smart black and white costumes. For "Tarantella." Miss B. Wales wore a tight black bodice and a blue and red figured skirt, and the senior class in "waltz time" appeared in pink Victorian frocks and small pink caplets. Miss Joy Bartram acted as pianist. The programme was as follows: Centre practice, polka—two-step, junior classes; Gi-eek exercises, Greek class; butterflies, juniors; a little girl and two dolls, Misses M. Richardson, J. Anderson, and C. Richardson: operatic ballet, junior and senior classes; dance of the pixies, juniors; falling leaves, Greek class; pas seul. Miss P. Wanklyn; one-step, all classes; six fairies, babies: a basket of flowers, Miss P. Hamer: Dutch dance, Misses M. Edgar, J. Williamson, and M. Pairman; frieze, Greek class: tarantella, Miss B. Wales: the spring hours, juniors; solo, "Valse in the Woods." Miss M. Donaldson; Old English dance. Miss M. Pairman; golden bubble. Miss A. Holcombe; an Arabian slave. Miss M. Edgar; garlands, Greek class; waltz, all classes; pierrot and pierrette-. Misses M. and H. Gabites; Spanish ballet. Misses M. Edgar, B. Wales. A. Parr, M. Donaldson, J. Williamson. and M. Pairman; to the rising sun. Miss T. Turnbull; the naughty pierrot. Miss M. Gabites; fox-trot, all classes: waltz time, senior class; rythmical beats, all classes.

SURPRISE PARTY Choir members of the Union Methodist Church paid a surprise visit to the home of their conductor, Mr J. Taylor, Caledonian road, St. Albans. The time passed pleasantly with games and competitions, and recitations were given by Miss C. Sealey. • Those present included Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, Mr and Mrs P. Hore, Mr and Mrs F. Olds, Mesdames Colechin, Thompson, Fletcher, Ancell, H. J. Down, Walker, and Thomas, Misses Wright, Sealey, Down (2), Hainfes, Woodcock, Grose, Gibson, Fehsenfeld (2), Weir, Wood, Olds, Thomas (2), Messrs BillclifC, Clements (2), Smith, Philpott, Fehsenfeld, Wood, Burley, and E. H. Down.

OBITUARY LADY CLUNY (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEO»AIf.) WELLINGTON, November 2. Advice has been received in New Zealand of the death of' Lady Cluny, widow of the late Chief of Clan MacPherson. A cablegram from London' conveying this news reached ■ Captain Cheyne MacPherson, who is in New Zealand organising the appeal to save Cluny Castle, the historic home of the MacPhersons for Scottish people. MRS E. FIELDING * The death- occurred recently of' Mrs E. Fielding, of Northcote. Mrs Fielding was born in Lancashire, England, and with her family came to New Zealand 10 years ago to join her husband. She was one of the foundation members of the Advance Northcote Association, and had taken an active part in all local affairs. She was an ardent worker for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and a prominent member of the choir. A large number of mourners attended the funeral, which took place at the Waimairi Cemetery. Mrs Fielding is survived by her husband, three daughters, and three sons. MRS E. BURGESS The funeral of the late Mrs Burgess, wife of Mr Edward Burgess, Leeston, took place on Thursday, and was attended by a large number of friends. The service at St. John's Anglican Church, of which Mrs Burgess had been a loyal member for many years, was conducted by the Rev. N. A. Friberg, who also conducted the burial service in the Anglican portion of the Ellesmere Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Messrs F. L. Graham, J. Winchester (Ellesmere Gun Club), S. J. Hurford (St. John's Church), F. Hansen, J. Rae (sons-in-law), and H. Hatchard (nephew). The chief mourners were Mr E. Burgess, sen. (husband), Mesdames J. Rae and F. Hansen (daughters), Messrs Edward and Reginald Burgess (sons), Mesdames Salt and Cameron (sisters), and Messrs H. Newton, R. J. Newton, and W. G. Newton (brothers). Floral tributes were sent by the Leeston Town Board, St. John's branch of the Mothers' Union, staff of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Mr and Mrs Bernard Brown, Ellesmere Gun Club, Mr and Mrs Leybourne and family, Mr and Mrs T. B. Howson and familv, Nell and Walter, Clara and Mavis, Ray. Jessie, and family, Mr and Mrs M. Thomas and family, Mr and Mrs W. J. Patterson, Florrie, Jim, and family! Mrs Jackman, Edith and Nell, Mr and Mrs H. Turner, Mrs R. L. Williams and sons, grandchildren , (Eileen, Edith Rona, and Iris), Mr and Mrs S. J. Hurford and family, Mr and Mrs T. K. Taylor and family, Hope, Mr and Mrs Bowis, Harry and Mary, Mrs Boyle and family, "Her Own Garden," Myrtle and Hazel. Rob, Daisy, and family, Olive, Jack and family, Dad and Ted' Elsie Faulkiner and children. Mr and' Mrs R. A. Hight. Maud, Reg, and Bevan, Mr and Mrs J. Newton and family, Dick, Mary, and boys, Mr and !Mrs Orchard and family. CARD PARTY The funds of the Sumner Guild of the British Sailors' Society will benefit as the result of a successful bridge and "500" party, held by the courtesy of Mrs- J. A. Merry (president) at her home at Sumner. Arrangements were in charge of Mesdames C ; Crosby and T. B. Boulton, and prizes were given by Mesdames R. Baker, C. Hines, and R. Atkinson. Mesdames B. C. Smith, H. Nettleton, D. Coleman, and Miss Barry also sent donations. Prize winners were Mrs R. Williams (bridge) and Mesdames W. R. Urquhart and Baker ("500"). Mrs W. Sarelius won the hidden number prize. Those present were Mesdames J. A. Merry, R. Atkinson, K. A. Brake, W. Sarelius, C. E. Claydon, A. J. Malley, T. T. Gough, R. Buxton, H. Y. Widdowson, T. F. Chambers, E. de Villiers, L. P. Longuet, J. A. Clark, F. J. Glackin, C. M. Roswell, Norman Smith, A. Matthews, J. Wilson, G. Harper, T. B. Boulton, C. Hines, J. J. Higgins, A. Powe, Slyfield, R. Baker, J. O'Neill, C. Crosby, R. Wilson, G. Jerard, W. R. Urquhart, Misses M. Wood and M. E. Barker.

At a scientific gathering in London it was stated that King James the Fourth of Scotland, a person of a rather enquiring turn of mind, conducted an experiment to ascertain what was the original language of the human race. On an island in the Firth of Forth he marooned two infants in the charge of a deaf-and-dumb nurse. The result, an historian tells us, was, "Some say they speak very good Hebrew." Sir Walter Scott, commenting on the incident, remarked that it was more likely that the children were screaming like their dumb nurse or bleating like the goats and sheep.

OLD-TIME DANCES

ALEXANDRA HALL To be introduced as an added entertainment for dancers this evening at the Alexandra HaJJ, the Christchurch Dance Assembly will feature "Cup Night on the Alexandra Racecourse." Old-time dancing, led by E. Jackson and his band of favourites, will begin at 7.30. During the ' meeting the Stewards' Handicap Monte Carlo will be run, with the following horses represented: —Copyist, Grana Sport, Davolo, Cranford, and Silver Streak. The grand parade for the "New Zealand Cup" will be held at 9 o'clock, when jockey caps and race novelties will be distributed. The "gates" will open at 7 o'clock and the first "dance race" will be run at l.ou. Mr Reg. Stillwell, in . the capacity of master of ceremonies, will t>e the "clerk of the course."

Every Saturday night an old-time dance is held in the Sydenham Hall with the Evans-Campbell band providing the music. On Saturday, November 17, 3YA Will relay the programme from their assembly. Admission is by invitation only, and tickets may be obtained to-night and next Saturday at the Sydenham Hall. A suitable programme has been arranged, and patrons will be asked to sing the choruses as they dance.

KUP KARNIVAL DANCE MONDAY NIGIIT At the Caledonian Hall on Monday night, from 8 o'clock to 1 o'clock, the management of the select old-time dance will present a kup karnival oldtime dance. Novelties, streamers, and snowballs will assist in creating a carnival atmosphere. The music will be provided by the Evans-Campbell band. An exhibition of the new Waltz Marina will be given by Mr A. Boal and partner, and patrons are invited to join in the encore number. The gallery will be open for spectators. PRESENTATION PARTY An informal social was held in the Christchurch Gas Company's Demonstration Hall. Mr Ridley (sales manager) was met by all members of his staff. Those present expressed their regret at Mr Ridley's retirement, and said that, as well as being a good chief, Mr Ridley had been a good friend to everyone. In reply, Mr Ridley thanked those who had spoken and expressed his appreciation of the confidence the staff had always placed in him and the loyalty shown both to him personally and to the principles he had laid down for promoting goodfellowship amongst the members of the staff, and for establishing a feeling of confidence between the company and its consumers. During the afternoon the home service department presented Mr Ridley with a Spode tea-set. CROCKFORD'S CLUB A Howell match was played in the Crockford Club rooms on Thursday night. This is more complicated than the Mitchell match, each pair of players playing against every other pair in the room, and match point system of scoring being used. The best results were:—First, Mrs R. Hennah and Mrs S. Sampson, with 101J match points; second, Miss D. Humphreys and Miss H. Denniston, with 96i match points; third, Miss H. Ldfeghnan and Miss B. Gould, with 93 match points; fourth, Miss M. Beadel and Miss B. Cotterill, with 90J match points; fifth, Mrs P. Wilson and .Mrs C. Green, with 894- match points. MILITARY AND NAVAL BALL Under the distinguished patronage of Colonel S. C. P. Nicholls, D.5.0., Squadron Leader J. L. Findlay, M.C., and Commander C. H. Kersley, R.N.V.R., a military and naval ball in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Association distress fund will be held in the Winter Garden on Friday, November 9. The Evans-Campbell band, which was so successful at last year's ball, has again been engaged to provide the music. Tickets may be obtained at Lange's, Ltd., tobacconists, United Service Buildings, or at the Returned Soldiers' Association rooms. Alcoves may be reserved by telephoning the secretary of the association (Mr E. Willcox). Owing to the dance falling on a holiday night, evening dress is optional. Returned men are requested to display decorations. The Returned Soldiers' Association distress fund needs replenishing, and it is expected that this year's ball will prove even more successful than last year, when more than 400 dancers attended.

EUCHRE PARTY The weekly euchre party of the United Athletic and Sports Club, held in their club rooms, was well attended. Prizes were won by Mesdames Stevens, Ayres, and Warren, Messrs Loose, Crookes, and Allfrey. It was decided to hold the next euchre: party on Wednesday night, reverting to the usual Thursday night the fol-| lowing week. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHUIICH Hotel Savoy: Mr T. P. O'Ncil and Mr .McGregor (West Coast), Messrs G. Blair, W. KandeU (Wellington), H. J. Gcddes (Georgetown), A. E. Doidge Mr and Mrs Challis (Waimate), Mr and Mrs Hunsbury (lioss), Miss Fowler (Nelson), Mr VV. H. Chirin (Wataroa), Mr and Mrs Prjngle (Dnnedin), Mrs Johnson (London), aril Mr D. J. Eoooh, M.G. (Glasgow, Scotli^id). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs George Bowker and Mr and Mrs H. J. K. Sotnervilla (Timaru), Mis E. Hudson, Mrs Mijes, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hudson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrß H. James and Mr and Mrs E. O'Connell (Grcymouth), and Mrs I'en wick (Marlborough). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry (Hawke's Bay), Mr and Mrs Howard Booth and Miss Noel Booth (Carterton), Mr and Mrs Alan Macalister (Invercargill), Mrs Cecil -Wood and Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru), Mr and Mrs James Inne3 (South Canterbury), Mr and Mrs J. W. Grant (Gray'B Hills), Mr and Mrs V. S. Jacobs, Mrs Len Hudson, and Miss Natalie Grey (Dunedin). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs P. J. Sefton and Mrs L. C. Allen (Gisborne), Mrs A. Hampton and Mrs Newport (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs J. E. Starkey and Mrs M. J. Fogarty (Greymouth), Mr and Mrs Fred Trott (Lake Tekapo), and Mr and Mrs W. W. Morgan (Dunedin). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs D. A. Brooks, Mrs K. Gotleib, Miss K. Thompson, and Miss M. Wilkinson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. Gardiner and Miss G. Gardiner (Oamaru), Miss Barbara Gordon (Culvorden), and Miss N. Ellerington (Paeroa). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs H. G. Pierce (Winton), Mr and Mrs G. A. Thomson, and Mr and Mrs and Miss Potter (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. H. Bussell, Mr and Mrs Bulkley and Miss Douglas (Timaru), Mr and Mrs and Miss Edwards, and Mrs M. G. Livesey (NelBon), Mr and Mrs C. Ward (Waimate), Mr and Mrs AV. It. Thomson (Waipara), Mr and Mrs S. Mitchell (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Falconer and Miss | Falconer, and Misses E. M. Goodsir, H. Price, J. Brown (Invercargill), Miss K. C. Knight (Hokitika), Mesdames M. Kell, N. Mountier, Donald McDonald, and Mr and Mrs H. J. Horton (Auckland), and Mrs E. Irving (Albury). Boyftl Hotel: Mr and Mrs D. Bruce (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs S. Hewitt (Nelson), Mr and Mrs A. Paterson and Miss F. Clark (Auckland), Miss W. Shaw (Suva), and Misa T. Dixon (Invercargill).

Stonehurst Private Hotel: Mr M. J. Jlowith, Miss A. K. Portoous, Mr J. It. Smith (Dunedin), Mr J. Gilford (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Frank Hutchinson and family (Christchurch), and Mr J. Devane.

CUP WEEK BALL

Preparations for the Cup Week Ball, which will be held at the Caledonian Hall on Thursday, November 8, have now been completed. The committee, consisting of Mesdames J. F. Studholme, E. J. Cordner, H. Wales, H. G. Livingstone, J. G. L. Vernon, A. S. Elworthy, F. L. Scott, G. T. Weston, D. Endell Wanklyn, H. D. Greenwood. J. H. Grigg, M. Bethell, G. F. Hutton, J. F. Cracroft Wilson, K. W. Ballantyne, Misses V. V. Hynes, M. Alexander, B. Gresson, L. Ollivier, Dr. H. Turner Jennings, Messrs H. G. Livingstone (chairman), J. G. L. Vernon, H. G. Helmore, H. W. Taylor-Smith, and A. G. S. Gibbs (honorary secretary) have worked with enthusiasm, and are determined that the 1934 ball will eclipse the brilliant Cup Week Ball of 1933. Special attention has been given to the supper, and additional seating accommodation has been arranged, to obviate the delay and crowding which so often occurs on such occasions. The decorations have I been well thought out and will be of an attractive and artistic nature. The music has been specially selected and will be played by the Bailey-Marston orch6str&« Tickets are selling freely and may be obtained from the United Service Hotel, Warner's, and from members of tha ooawxiUaa.