News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21315, 7 November 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT MOTES

Miss Nancy Colt (Blenheim) arrived in Christchurch last evening to visit Mrs R. W. Morrow. Fendalton.

Mrs T. A. Francis (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs E. G. McCullough, Bealey avenue. Miss Card (Mayoress of Featherston) and Miss Eva Card, who are spending a short holiday in Christchurch, are guests at Warner's Hotel.

Miss Edith Penny ("Tentinhull." Papanui), who left last week to visit Queenstown, is travelling via Cromwell and will return via Waimea Plains and Dunedin. She will be the guest of Mrs L. Gilkison (Lunisden) and later of Dr. ancl Mrs Carswell, Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Gray (Goose Bay) will arrive in Christchurch today for a short visit. Mrs C. R. N. Mackie has returned to - Christchurch after a month's holiday, spent at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson, Marlborough, and Kaikoura. Mrs C. Walker (Eketahuna) will return to Christchurch to-day after a visit to Hanmer Springs, and will stay with Mrs Ivan Wood, Beverlev street.

Mrs l'l. A. Wilson (Makuri, North Island) staying with her brother, Mr J. A. Poulton, Gloucester street. Miss Bertha Forbes and Mr R. Forbes ("Crystal Brook," Cheviot) are the guests of their aunt. Mrs E. W. Wade, Office road, St. Albans. Miss C.ara Johnston, daughter of Mr' Justice Johnston, will return to New Zealand, from England, by the Ruahine, due in Wellington next Wednesday. Miss Ruth White ("Eastney," Eketahuna), who has been visiting Hanmer Springs, will return to Christchurch to-day, and will stay with Miss Joyce Mac Gibbon, Fendalton.

Dr. James Cowie and Dr. Helen Cowie, who have been visiting England, will return to Wellington by the Ruahine, due on Wednesday next.

Mr and Mrs Alex. Ramsay (Eiffelton, Ashburton) are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. T. Oakley, Western Terrace, Beckenham, for carnival week.

. Mrs E. J. Brown (North East Valley, Dunedin) and her son, Mr Colvin Brown, are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. J. Smith, Durham street, Christchurch, for race week. Miss Ethel le Cren (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs Moray Smith, Rugby street. The committee, principal and stall' of "Crofton Lea" school have issued invitations for their "Kate Greenaway" party to be held on Saturday afternoon, November 24. Miss Magdalen King-Hall, whose novel "Gay Crusaders" has recently been published, is in private lifeMrs Perceval Maxwell. On her mother's side she is descended from Francesco Guardi, the Venetian painter. Her brother is Commander Stephen King-Hall, the author and dramatist.

! Miss Enid Lawson's pupils will- ; present their annual dance recital ' at the Radiant Hall. Kilmore street. | on Wednesday, November 21, at o S p.m. Vocal items will be given by jMr Douglas .Suckling and Misses Norma Sturrock and Greta Archer. ! A reminder is given of the Cup ! Week Ball to be Held at the Caledonian Hail to-morrow evening. Those wiio attended the Cup Week Ball of 1933 will have pleasant memories of a brilliant and most enjoyable function. The 1934 ball will be of an equally high standard. Special arrangements have been made for supper and selected music will be played by the Bailey-Mars-ton orchestra. Tickets are obtainable at the Untied Service Hotel. Warner's, and from members of the committee. Te Waipounarnu annual garden party, held at the school grounds, Ferry road, has become a popular j function among the many friends lof the Maori Girls' School. This year's garden party will be held on Saturday afternoon next, and the members of the council, who in their preparations are being assisted by several parishes and Sister Kate's staff, expect a very large gathering of friends. The various stalls will be attractive, and the scholars will give their charming entertainment of pois, folk dancing, and Maori games. The admission fee will be threepence, and the charge for afternoon tea, ninepence. THE LARGEST HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY. Clever wives all over New Zealand are saving pounds on their egg bill by preserving with "Ego" Egg Paste. Eggs are cheap to-day. so be wise, invest in a Is 6d jar of "Ego" Egg Paste, from your grocer. The final touch to household economy. —2 If you cannot get BLU-IT from your local store a postcard will bring our representative. BLU-IT, the perfect laundry blue, 16 weeks' supply Cd. Makes clothes snow white. N.Z. Sheet Blue Co.. 9 Chelsea street. Christchurch. 246 SLIM WITHOUT FASTING. No missed meals, laborious exercise, or danger when you slim naturally with NATURETTES. Entirely herbal —your system benefits. Money-back guarantee. 17 days' treatment for only 7s 6d. Insist on the Safe Slimming Treatment—NATURETTES. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —1 HAIR AND SKIN SPECIALIST. i You will enjoy the cool comfort as I well as the improved personal appearance that our skilled operations can | create. Possess an artistic and charm- j ing coiffure. 'Phone 37-900 or call on ( CECILE KENNEDY (Hair and Skin I Specialist*. H.B. Buildings, High j street. -—l j FOOT SPECIALIST. Miss B. Wilson, Late British Institute of Chiropody, London. 699 Colombo street (Near Hereford street). 'Phone 41-644. —8

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SUNSHINE AT ADDINGTON

LARGE ATTENDANCE PRETTY FROCKS AND SMART HATS II was a wonderful day at the Addington Trotting Course yesterday, when the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's spring meeting opened in good weather and the racing provided a series of thrills for the large crowd of patrons. The scene from the members' stand, while the race for the Cup was being run. was one not easily to be forgotten. The stands were crowded, every vantage point on steps and stairs was occupied, even the band stand was invaded, and a serried phalanx of expectant people spread over the lawns and extended in wedgelike formation to the fence, where it joined another great concourse. The excitement was intense. The babel of voices, the shouts, and predictions and exhortations grew louder and wilder as the race proceeded and readied an uproar as the horses passed the judge's box. Then it quickly changed to enthusiastic cheering as Indianapolis, the winner of the most important light harness race in Australia and New Zealand, returned to the birdcage. And the applause continued while the Cup was presented by Sir R. Heaton Rhodes and a battery of can?eras was trained on the winner and his jockey. The executive of the club, with its well known hospitality. entertained many guests at lunch and tea. Amongst those at the president's table at lunch were Mrs J. H. Williams, wife of the I president, Mrs C. M. Ollivier, wife ot jthe vice-president, Mr Frank Graham (honorary treasurer), Sir. Ft. Heaton Rhodes, Mr Arthur Elworthy, chairman, Canterbury Jockey Club, and Mrs Elworthy, Mr J. S. McLeod, president of the New Zealand Racing Conference, Mr H. F. Nicoll, president of the New Zealand Trotting Conference, Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes, Mr Justice JohnI ston, and Mrs Johnston, Miss V. Hynes, I Mr and Mrs S. W. Kelly (Wellington) and Mr E. X. le Lievre.

Although the sun shone brightly, the light wind was keen, and consequently the womenfolk decided that tailored suits, or light-weight wool coats over patterned frocks were most suitable for the occasion. A few short-sleeved frocks were seen. Linen tweed suits, especially those in pastel shades, were very attractive, and spotted and checked blouses and scarves worn with plain suits were notably smart. Hals of medium brims with low crowns were greatly favoured, and many in dark shades were trimmed with white or parchment tinted ribbons. Mrs Williams wore a brown and ivory patterned crepe de chine frock with ivory georgette collar and jabot, brown straw hat with posy of ivory flowers in front.

Mrs Ollivier, black crepe de chine patterned in white, black wool georgette coat, wide black hat trimmed with black ribbon, and white ornament.

Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes, tussore silk suit, open worked jumper to tone mounted on cameo pink, ermine stole and muff, black hat banded with white.

Mrs Arthur Elworihy, navy bolero suit with blouse and draped scarf of navy and white patterned material, navy straw hat trimmed with a steel ornament in front. Mrs Harold Johnston. Biskra Irock with white organdi collar and jabot, wide blue hat trimmed with blue and white ribbons. Miss V. Hvncs. brown and beige check frock, brown coat, brown sailor hat.

Mvs S. W. Kelly (Wellington!, ensemble with frock of lime, brown, and beige georgette, plain brown coat, brown hat with ruched brown and beige ribbon. Mrs J. C. Clarkson, black tailored suit, while blouse, black cire straw hat with white ornament in front. Mrs Victor Mulligan, brown woollen suit narrowly striped with white on the shoulders, brown and white plaid scarf, brown straw hat. Mrs Waller Parkinson, brown and beige tailored suit, beige blouse, brown straw hat trimmed with brown and beige ribbons. Mrs E. G. ICerr (Timaru). black crepe marocain ensemble, trimmed with black and white cross-bar material, squirrel stole, black straw hat with white buckle. Mrs J. Leslie, black marocain ensemble. black hat with steel buckle in front. Mrs P. H. N. Freeth. mastic cloth coat over navy and green diagonally patterned frock, small mastic hat. Miss Effie White, navy tailored suit, white blouse, small navv hat. Mrs F. W. Johnston, navy and white striped crepe de chine frock with touches of white georgette, navy wool georgette coat trimmed with lines of pin tucks, navy straw hat. Mrs John Rennie. black tailored suit, blouse and scarf of white and black crepe de chine, small black hat trimmed with ospreys and softened with an eye-veil.

Mrs Allan Matson, black crepe frock patterned in white field daisies with yellow centres, black coat, wide black hat with white ribbon band. Mrs J. G. Hawkins, brown ensemble, brown hat banded with brown and mastic.

Mrs Arthur Nicoll, brown wool frock with facings of green riblaine, brown hat.

Mrs H. S. Lawrence, navy linen tweed cardigan suii, navy and white striped scarf, navy straw hat. Mrs G. L. Rutherford, dark brown tailored suit, mastic blouse, brown hat with mastic band. Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote, grey angora suit, grey velvet close-fitting hat. Mrs Guy Ronalds, suit with plain navy sacque coat and navy and white check skirt, navy and white striped scarf, navy hat.

Miss R: Cracroft Wilson, black braided suit, while blouse, straw hat. Mrs T. Ren wick (Dumgree), black tailored suit bound with black braid, striped white and black blouse, black stitched taffeta hat.

Mrs Herbert P. Lawry, frock of navy marocain, patterned in small floral design, with yellow and red, white vestee, navy wool crepe coat, with white flower on lapel, wide navy hat.

Mrs H. L. Widdowson, surf green fine jersey suit with inset bands of vieux rose material, green felt hat. Mrs G. W. C Smithson, ensemble of navy marocain spotted with white and red. red hat, trimmed with navy and white ribbons.

Miss N. Williams, brown tourraine patterned with lines of ivorv and green, trimmed with white tabs edged with green, and brown buttons, brown coat, brown straw hat Mrs Leonard Coop, brown flecked tweed tailored suit, pale pink blouse, hat of same material as the suit, with shaded brown quill. Mrs R. E. Booker, powder blue suit, with blouse and belt of sapphire blue, powder blue hat.

Miss Jane Donnelly, navy ensemble with wool-cord fur-trimmed coat, small navy hat.

Miss Ethel le Cren, beige riblaine frock, with small stitched epaulettes on the shoulders, beige, red, and brown plaid crepe de> chine scarf, brown hat. with slightly upturned brim.

Mrs Gordon Gunn. black armure frock, geometrically patterned in white i and red, and finished with red collar, ] buttons, and belt, uncommon loop I trimming of red on the sleeves and collar, black hat. ] Miss Meta Nixon, navy waffle tweed suit, navy and white striped scarf, navy hat, with twisted cords ol navy, white, and red. Miss Jean Newton, oak-apple flecked frock, light brown cotele coat: with fur collar, mastic straw hat with brown crown. Mrs J. R. McKenzie. floral georgette in shades of brown, green, henna, anc ivory, wide brown hat, with small flowers in front, repeating the colouts in the frock, seal coat. Mrs C. J. Wilson, mastic and brown speckled tailor suit, brown and beige check blouse, brown hat, with bright flower in front. Mrs Claude Piper, black maiotau. paterned in scattered floral design, black coat, black hat with touches of white. , Mrs F. M. Dennchy, black velvet frock, with vestee of pale pink patterned crepe de chine, wide black ballibuntl hat with velvet ribbon band. Mrs P. L. Porter, brown angora frock with high scarf collar, small brown straw hat trimmed with mastic ribbon. Mrs Claud Green, mastic cotele coat over green and beige patterned frock, brown and beige scarf, beige hat. Mrs Mark Armstrong, frock of black crepe de chine, with puff sleeves o£ black and green striped silk, small black hat. Mrs Arthur Rose, white and black striped ensemble, with short-sleeved coatee, bl?ck fox fur, wide brimmed black hat.

Mrs A. J. Malley. ensemble with black caped coat., and frock of black marocain, patterned with small and large white spots, black straw hat, with black and white flat mount in front. Mrs H. A. Young, blue patterned marocain frock, mastic coat trimmed with steel buttons, wide brimmed blue hat.

Mrs W. F. Robinson, black marocain coat over black silk frock, with limecoloured vestee, wide brimmed black hat with black and lime-coloured ribbon.

Mrs Harold Greenwood, grey tweed ensemble, green and white finely patterned blouse with pleated jabot, black hat with shell buckle. Mrs Gordon Rich, royal blue, black, and white striped frock, navy coat, white hat. Mrs Shirley Wright, royal blue and white spotted crepe de chine frock, with white killings, white hat. Mrs T. Milliken, bright navy coat over navy and white patterned frock, blight navy hat with white flowers in front. Mrs J. Ballin, mastic suit with satin blouse, and felt hat to tone.

Mrs A. I. Rattray, garnet red riblainc suit, red hat.

Mrs Edgar Stead, suit with skirt <V" plain grey kasha and belted jumper of grey and black diagonally striped material, black straw hat. Mrs M. H. Godby, wine red marlaine frock, mastic cloth coat, wide red hat. Miss Betty Rutherford, navy and white diagonally lined tailored suit, navy hat banded with white.

Mrs Grey Colbeek, navy and ivory finely patterned erepe de chine ensemble, trimmed with the pleated border of the material, navy hat with white plait. Mrs James Grant, belted suit of navy and ivory finely patterned crepe de chine, wide ivory h'at with navy ribbon.

Mrs Alan Johnstone, beige wool cotele jacket suit, straw hat to match with black and white band.

Mrs L. W. Matson, white crepe de chine frock finely striped with green and black, wide white hat.

Miss Ruth Phillips (Dunediri), white, brown and tan tourraine frock, patterned in block design, brown hat. Mrs Macdonald (Geraldinc), navy wool cord ensemble, the frock having cream vestee trimmed with buttons, navy straw hat with navy ana cream ribbons.

Mrs D. I. Macdonald, frock of brown marccain, patterned with small primrose and tangerine flowers, plain brown coat, primrose hat banded with brown.

Mrs Arnold Young (Irwell), navy flecked tweed tailored suit, navy and White striped blouse and tie. Mrs W. E. Simes, navy crepe de chine frock patterned in floral design, navv marocain coat trimmed with kilted trills, navy straw hat with posv of small flowers in front.

Mrs H. W. Macfarlahe, brown frock under brown and beige diagonal tweed coat, small brown hat with unturned brim.

Miss Eileen Bennington, duckegg blue crepe do chine frock, spotted in black, black coat, leghorn hat banded with blue and finished with small posy ot flowers.

Mrs Harold Goggin, beige crepe frock with short brown cape, beige hat banded with brown.

Miss Hubbard, navy and while patterned frock, navy hat trimmed with posy of multi coloured flowers. Mrs Henry Harris, black and grey striped tailored suit, black and white plaid crepe de chine blouse, black hat with touches of black cire. Mrs Geoffrey Smith, pink linen tweed suit, brown hat.

Mrs Edgar Reay, bright navy blue suit, deep delphinium blue blouse, fur stole, navy hat with white band!

Mrs A. H. Hothenberg, black mavocain patterned in while, in small floral design, black cotele coat, black hat with black band stilched with white. Mrs Guy Haskins, beige brown and orange frock, patterned in tiny floral design, beige waffle tweed coat, beige felt hat with brown band. Mrs M. Baxter, brown georgette, finely spotted in cream and finished with cream jabot, brown coat trimmed with kilting, brown hat. Mrs L. R. Lewis, navy ensemble, the coat trimmed with narrow goffered frills, wide black hat with white crown und black and white ornament.

Mrs H. D. Hall, brown tailored suit, brown, yellow, and tan patterned scarf, brown hat trimmed with velvet ribbon.

Mrs J. Mawson Stewart, grey, white and brown plaid tourraine suit, trimmed with brown, wide brown straw hat.

Mrs J. Redpath, wineberry red suit, red and white check blouse, wineberry red straw hat, banded with white ribbon, finely striped with red.

Mrs Richard Hudson (Dunedin), black worsted suit, beige jumper, brown hat banded with blue ribbon. Mrs Leonard Hudson (Dunedin). mastic kasha suit, spotted with brown, fur stole, brown beret, trimmed with quills. Mrs A. Hudson (Dunedin), black reversible satin ensemble, the coat being made on the dull side of the material and trimmed with kilting, black hat with flat vieux rose feather bandeau Mrs C. L. Meredith-Kaye, navy and white patterned crepe frock with white jabot fur stole, navy hat with white flower in front. Mrs O. H. Burns, mastic suit, mastic brown and green striped blouse, mastic straw hat banded with brown ribbon. Mrs Gerrit van Asch, brown tailored suit, pink-beige satin blouse, brown felt hat.

Mrs A. L. Tucker, navy ensemble, the frock having collar and pleated jabot of white georgette, wide navy hat trimmed with blue and white ribbons.

Mrs H. B. Duckworth, navy ensemble, trimmed with panels of pin-tucking, and finished with white organdi flowers at the neckline, navy hat with white bows under the brim at the side. Mrs V. J. McKibbin, black tourraine frock, the bolero bodice opening over a white vestee, black hat with touches of white.

Mrs H. J. Raphael, navy marocain frock patterned with white in small squares, black coat, black hat trimmed with steel ornaments.

Mrs John Moore, pink herring bono linen tweed suit, mastic hat with brown band. Mrs E. M. Hunt, mastic tweed suit, cross-barred with orange and brown mastic hat with brown band.

Mrs P. Stanley Foster, geranium red frock trimmed with faggoting. red hat.

Mrs A. C. Brassington, brown tailored suit, brown blouse, patterned in ivory, brown hat.

Mrs John Parkinson, black patterned frock under a black coat, black scarf, black hat.

Mrs J. Sullivan, navy frock with white bib collar, wide navy hat with white band. Mrs Frank Wad c. black marocain frock, patterned in white and green in small design, black coat, black hat with white crown.

Mrs E. J. Parrott, black frock finelv spotted in white, black coat with fur collar, wide black hat with black and white trimming. Miss T. Davis, black tailored suit, black and white striped blouse, black hat.

Mrs A. Leslie Macfarlane. blue and white finely patterned creoe suit blue cotele coat with grey fur collar, small blue hat with eye-veil. Mrs Winston Pliilp, white linen suit white muslin blouse pin-spottec! in blue, wide black hat with blue band. Mrs R. G. T. Lewi?, «rey friscr. jacket suit, with flared frill at the elbow sleeve, black belt, red hat Mrs Peter Wilson, garnet red angora suit, red and white check blouse, brefon sailor hat to match. Miss Peggy Lougiinan (Lower Hull) blue linen tweed suit, mastic blouse and mastic hat banded with brown. Miss Mae Hall, sapphire blue frock with small white spots and trimmed with the border of the material in red. white and blue, blue coat, smalt straw hat of a deeper chade.

Mrs Herbert Smith, black eraquelle ensemble patterned in green and white and finished with a white vestee stitched in green, black hat. Mrs Noel Roake. imperial blue crepe frock trimnecl with kilting and finished with a red belt, small blur hat to match her frock. Mrs A. J. Archibald, brown and biscuit spotted silk ensemble, with large brown hat to match.

Miss Jean Duncan, of the: Dubarr;. Company, blue charmaiaine crossbarred with white and trimmed wit); . white frills, close fitting blue hat. Miss Sheridan, of the Dubarry Company, black tailored suit, white blouse. fur stole, black hat banded with nar- : row white plait. i Miss Myrtle le Lievre, navy wool '■ cord suit with check bow at the neck- j line, navy hat. ! Mrs Cuthbert Meares. black marocain- frock patterned in white and made with pointed vestee of white crinkle crepe, black straw hat trimmed with black and white ribbon. Miss Edna Luscombe, brown and mastic horizontally striped tweed high neck suit with brown coatee, brown hat.

Mrs JefTery Manning, bulrush browa tweed suit, small brown hat with upturned brim. Mrs J. Prendergast. brown, lemon and red patterned frock, brown coat, lemon coloured leghorn hat. Mrs Neil Guthrie, brown and biskra herringbone tweed suit, fur stole, brown straw hat, brown and biskra ribbon.

Miss A. Candy, bracken brown tweed suit, brown straw hat. Miss O. Mcllraith, bracken brown tweed ensemble, beige and browa spotted vestee, brown stn.w hat trimmed with ruched mastic ribbon. Mrs William Anderson, mastic ar* mure suit, brown and mastic patterned blouse, wide brown hat with yellow and orange flower in front. Mrs John Connolly, brown marocain frock patterned with wavy lines ol beige, brown hat. Mrs H. A. Rhind. brown tweei tailored suit, mastic blouse, brown hat banded with mastic. Mrs Norman Batchelor. bright navy crepe ensemble, scarf cellar lined with white, wide stray. Miss Corbett, chamois diagonal tweed ensemble, hat of lighter tone banded with brown. Mrs R. H. J. Camm. olive green angora frock trimmed with black buttons and black cire, masnc hat. Mrs H. C. Hurst, navy suit witi three-quarter length coal, ulouse of white patterned with navy blue squares, navy hat with to aches of white.

Miss Alice Hannan. black diagonal cord tailored suit with facings of black and white check, white georgette blouse, white hat. Mrs W. M. Cotter, brown wool georgette ensemble, the frock having a collar of white pique, wide brown hat. Mrs L. A. Bennett, ensemble of delphinium blue crinkle crepe patterned with broken lines of white, blue strawhat.

Miss McClatchie, navy cloth ensemble trimmed with line tucks, navy hat with white band, and white flowers in front.

Mrs J. C. Newton, lido blue tweed ensemble, white blouse, blue felt hat. Miss Helen Buckham, suit of red, black and white plaid marocain, with pink-beige satin blouse, brown hat Mrs E. G. McCullough, brown and beige check wool georgette frock, brown coat, red hat with beige band. Mrs J. S. Hawkes, brown ensemble with plain skirt with brown and white spotted jumper, brown hat. M*s Burnett Dalgety, black and grey striped tweed tailored suit, red and black plaid handkerchief scarf, black felt hat with upturned brim. Mrs R. Wallace, grey ana black tweed suit with ihree-quarter-lengtii coat, brown straw hat with touches of green, yellow, and red. Miss A. E. Brerclon. navy blue and white striped marocain suit, with collar and large jabot and undcrslecvcs o* white frilled georgette. -mall nuvy straw hat.

Mrs K. E. Thompsun. mahogany tourraine. ensemble, the frock being trimmed with narrow kiltings of brovra and beige, wide brown straw hat witn beige, brown, and vellow ribbons. Mrs H. S. Batchelor, black fine!' striped tailored suit, black, white, ajw green striped blouse, black hat vit.» touches of white. v Mrs Joseph Catherwcod. navy free* patterned in white and red. in geometric design, navy woo! cori cc~', navy hat. banded with white. Mrs J. Prince, navy and white patterned frock with white georgette pleated jabot, navy coat, navy hs. trimmed with small flowers. ( Mrs Bonisch, blue ensemble F 2k * terned in henna and greei.. black straff hat.

Mrs A. L, Stvehe. larkspur blue ensemble, grey fur stole, blue hat vitfl touches of white. , Miss Alison Cooper, meev; wow cord belted suit, mastic jumper, '.vie; mastic straw ha'..

SUNSHINE AT ADDING TON

Mrs T. Armstrong, jun., black crepe marocain frock with touches of white, and fur stole, black sailor hat. Miss Rita Berry, navy and white cross barred frock, navy coat, wide navy ballibuntl hat. Miss Rana Redpatn, iioral crepe de chine frock in shades of black, red biskra and green, white fox fur, black hat. Mrs C. B. Steven, blue and white patterned crepe de chine frock, three-quarter-length blue coat, blue hat trimmed with vari-coloured flowers. Miss Jean Clark, pink cotele coat over pink patterned frock, pink pullon hat. ilfiss Lois Ollivier, delft blue crepe de chine frock, spotted with white, mastic coat, and wide mastic hat. Miss Janet Williams, frock of white crepe patterned with pale and royal blue,, blue hat with white band. Miss Betty Smithson, frock of ivory crcpe patterned with blue and Venetian red, blue coat, leghorn hat banded with ribbon. Mrs Guy Nicoll, ciel blue linen tweed suit, blue and white jumper, straw hat to match. Miss Mollie Darby, blue patterned frock under a blue fur-trimmed coat, blue halo hat. Miss Dorothy Wauchop, green suit striped green and biskra blouse, green cat.

Miss Patricia Wauchop, pink linen tweed suit, white muslin blouse in pink, pink hat. Miss Molly Chapman, green ensemble, the frock of crepe de chine being diagonally striped with navy and mauve, and the plain green coat felfhat W a fur collar, green Steeds - brown tourraine spotted with mastic, mastic coat, brown bat with mastic band. Miss Joan Cottrell, beige self-striped ttarocain suit, high-necked brown biora' 6 felt hat banded with

Monica O'Connell, crayon blue »epe ensemble, the coat having bands Sue tat e ° n the collar ' crayon 4 r na A vy n hS aydoCk - naVy WOCI Cord tSf brfwn n hat LinCOln) ' broWn fl ° ral naVy WUe tail ° red Buit : wH? ri M Hayward . sapphire blue 5 blouse, and white'hat. Mrs F d. Sargent ensemble of blue c ° n ventionally patterned in Twfe Yi'l? e blue hat eain m t? Smith, navy blue maroei^ emb '°. navy hat. i l er -' blue and white floral bei se coat, blue hat. j P - , Hume - cornflower blue Patterned frock, blue coat, wide blue *35 De i a l lunty - nav y blu e and jJiTO patterned frock, blue coat, blue Mrs Arthur Chapman, black crepe laU vi 6 e , ns ? m ble, with vestee of ecru black hat. Mrs M. J. Fogarty (Greymouth), teIL2L I muStard yellow and black Patterned marocain. trimmed with wack ctre mastic frilled blouse, muscoloured hat. sn^ rS . Page - ? re y tailored suit, red w ' hl te plaid scarf, grey hat S med v/ith auill. McPhnil (Rangiora), black temJi V * r g F een - black and white pato' ih fr ock, black hat with touches M S3rn -° Co,o u r s. •i-rt rs , ' r 'l White, chocolate brown bm,'„ br ° wn beige and yellow scarf, ftr £ at with bei - e band. suit * , arb:i l' a White, ooal blue linen Mr« w bat of - tbe material, tie hix RevinElton, blue suit, masin f™ U * o ' ur s '°' e - blue hat trimmed J Avlth berries, bet? Nicoll fAshburton), chaf k rov *'n spotted frock, beige j c °at. brown hat. der w J ° hn J - Connor Hastings), pow- ' * rcck - under deeper blue B \a?f?er coat, blue hat. i ttrimS A ' Wo! . sh - brown and white of Marocain frock, with touches w white, brown hat. • u : t rs jAI - C. McKillop. navv tailored hat' y ECarf spotted with white, mH\ S Kathleen Greenslade (Dunmastic bouclette belted suit, vy satin blouse, navy hat. W,*? ?• Brittan, cherry red frock, tole cc ! at; ' brown hat. Ethel Wilson, navy wool crepe t]T,-i o cver , blue frock patterned with ■JfL green, navy hat. tod wu-.i Luttrell, brown suit, red check blouse, brown hat red and white plait, froov :v ancarrc,w > brown marlaine SDn(+oJ V icings of beige and brown Mr^ tn^ tria l' brown hat. toKfto vTi" Cross, black tailored suit, gge blouse, black scarf, black hat "" aa ®eel ornament

Mrs John Moore, pink lincu tweed suit, biscuit coloured hat with brown. Mrs William Moir, ensemble of black, white, rose and red patterned marocain, red hai. ' Mrs J. S. Kelly, ensemble of brown crepe de chine, boldly patterned with yellow and green flowers, brown hat with mastic ribbon band. Mrs W. Joynt, black suit, black and beige scarf, wide black hat. Mrs L. P. Barrett, navy blue suit, beige blouse, small navy hat. Mrs Thornhill Cooper, tabac brown crepe de chine ensemble, brown hat. Mrs M. S. Brown, chocolate brown ensemble, the coat trimmed with fur, brown hat banded with duck-egg blue ribbon. Mrs Templcr, black cloth coat over black suit, with pale pink vestee, black hat with twisted velvet ribbon bands. Mrs H. C. Harley, burgundy and beige patterned marocain frock with narrow kiltings, red straw hat. Miss Bertha Forbes, navy marlalne frock trimmed with buttons and tie i Of tomato velvet, navy hat Miss Jessie Forbes, black crinkled | crepe frock, trimmed with white, white hat with black band. Mrs Charles Baker, sapphire blue ensemble, straw hat to match banded with blue and white. Mrs H. Nicholson, chocolate brown coat over frock of patterned crepe de chine, and in shades of green, brown, and rose, plain brown coat, brown hat with twisted gold band and eye veil. Mrs A. J. Benzie, blue armure ensemble with plain coat, and patterned frock, blue hat. Mrs L. J. Lewis, navy blue crepe de chine ensemble, wide brimmed blue hat. Mrs A. G. Holder, frock of brown marocain, patterned with broken lines of beige, brown straw hat. Miss Whelan, black marocain coat over frock of black crepe de chine, patterned with green and white spots, green and white scarf, black hat with posy of flowers. Miss Ina Warner, frock of navy marocain, spotted with white, navy hat banded with blue and white. Mrs W. Cunningham, navy tailored suit, patterned scarf, navy hat. Miss P. Riordan, red and white patterned frock, red hat. Miss Jean Gurney, beige crinkle crepe frock, trimmed with dark brown, beige hat with brown band.

Miss Helen Buchanan, larkspur blue and white spotted frock, blue coat, blue hat with white band. Miss Janet Stevenson, opal blue linen tweed suit, red and white striped scarf, red hat with white band. Miss Lyndsey Thomson, red tailored siiit and red hat. PLUNKET SOCIETY CASHMERE-SYDENHAM-SPREYDON At the monthly meeting of the Cash-mere-Sydenham-Spreydon sub-branch cf the Plunket Society, Mrs P. G. Greenwood presided over the following members: Mesdames J. K. Archer, J. A. Blackmore, P. Delargcy, A. J. Derbidge, A. W. Hale, H. A. Mazey, J. Poulsen, S. Wilkinson, H. A. Young, G. van Asch, A. Hazelton, and M. K. Gray. Mrs A. W. Hale (treasurer) gave a statement of accounts. Mrs E. R. Wills' resignation was received with regret, and the president welcomed Mrs G. van Asch and Mrs A. Hazelton to the committee. It was decided to hold a tennis tournament in February. Donations were received from Mesdames J. Poulsen, J. E. Blackmore, Hawkes, and the Sydenham box.

COIN* EVENING AT PAPANUI An enjoyable coin evening was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W. Roberts, Westholm street, Papanui, to aid the funds for the Selwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance. The evening was spent in games and dancing. Novelty dances were won by Mrs C. Eden and Mr Arthur Stone Ouckv spot), Mrs E. Allan and Mr C. Eden" (Monte Carlo), Miss Eddington and Mr Frank Smith (statue dance), while a competition was won by Mr and Mrs C. Eden. Music for the dancing was played by Messrs Colvm Brown, Frank Smith, and Garland (accordion and concertina). Those present were Mr and Mrs C. Edfifi, Mr and Mrs E. Allan, Mr and Mrs J. Baxnford, Mr and Mrs H. Rayner, Mr and Mrs W. Roberts. Mrs Griffen, Mrs T. Angus, Misses Eddington, P. Grant, Phyllis Allan, Olive Taylor Mollv Kane, Freda Wilson, Messrs' G. Sloane, A. Stone, Garland, F Smith, G. Sharman, A. Marshall, T.' Dineen. V. Brown <Duaedin\ and IX LFraser, ]

OBITUARY IVIKS AV. R. DONALD Mrs Donald, widow of the laic Mr j William Robert Donald, whose death i occurred at Leeston during the weekend, was greatly respected in the Leeston and Irwell districts. She was a daughter of the late Mr Samuel Doylo, one of the early settlers in the Ellesmcrc district, and was born near Leeston in 1872. After her marriage she lived for a number of years at Leeston, where her husband was 111 business. About 22 years ago Mr Donald sold his business and took up a farm on the lake flat near Irwell. He died more than two years ago, and about six months ago Mrs Donald removed to Leeston, her son taking over the farm. Mrs Donald, who had been in ill-health for a long time, took an active interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church at Leeston some years ago. She is survived by three daughters and three sons. The daughters are Mesdames J. C. Terras 'Christchurch) and W. H. Joblin (Soften), and Miss Evelyn Donald (Leeston), and the sons Lionel (Doyleston), Ronald (Brookside), and Robert (Irwell). There are eight grandchildren. Many old friends of the family attended the funeral, the interment taking place in the Presbyterian portion of the Ellesmere cemetery, Leeston. The service was conducted by the Rev. D. N. Pryor and the bearers were the three sons anS Mr W. H. Joblin (son-in-law). Floral tributes were received from the following:—Evelyn; Bob and May; Lionel, Cis and family; Ronald, Rachel and Elaine; Alma, John and family; Chris and Will; Mary; the Tapper family; Sarah, Jack and family; the Hunter family; Leslie and Jack; Mrs E. Jackman and family; Sister and Nurses of Ellesmere County Hospital; Mr and Mrs L. C. Lemon and family; Mr and Mrs F. G. Frampton; Ellesmere Gun Club; Miss Dalziel; Mr and Mrs R. Mcllraith and family; Mr and Mrs L. E. Cooper and family; Mr and Mrs W. J. Patterson; Mr and Mrs Bernard BrownfMr and Mrs W. McVinnie, Jim and Gloria; Mr and Mrs F. A. Holley; Miss Emms; Mr and Mrs S. Gibson and family; Mr and Mrs G. Peters (Sefton); Mr and Mrs W. G. Stringer CSefton); Mr and Mrs J. Eddy and family; and Herb McDonagh.

• WOMEN TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Miss D. Baster presided at the monthly meeting of the Canterbury Women Teachers' Association held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall. Miss M. Thornton, who was lecturer on handwork at the Christchurch Training College, gave an address on "Handwork in relation to the education of children." She said that in the future handwork would probably occupy a still more important place in the school syllabus than it did at present. She emphasised the fact that some children learn more readily by their hands than by their heads, and to illustrate her point she quoted the experience of teachers in a school in a slum area in London. By the teaching of handwork in this well equipped school not only the children but the parents in the district benefited considerably. Miss Thornton mentioned different kinds of hand wark that could be taught in the schools, and elaborated the subject of spinning and weaving, which she thought could with advantage be taught in different stages throughout the school. At the conclusion of the. address many of the teachers present availed themselves ot the opportunity of examining many samples of weaving and watched the working of looms which were suitable for use in schools. On the motion of Miss M. S. Johnston, a vote of thanks was accorded Miss Thornton.

I FAREWELL RECEPTION. The Christchurch branch of ihe National Council of Women, has arrangements well in hand for the farewell reception to her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, to be held at the Winter Garden on Thursday afternoon. Sir Cecil Day, official secretary to her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, has approved of the suggested arrangements. The Winter Garden will be beautifully decorated with flowers in the national councils' colours —purple and gold—and no effort has been spared to make the function a memorable one for the women of Christchurch. On arrival, Lady Bledisloe will be met by the acting-Mayoress (Mrs J. K. Archer), Miss Mildred Trent, and Miss Frances L. Cooper, president and secretary respectively, of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women. Arrangements have been made for presidents of organisations represented at the reception to be presented to her Excellency. More than 50 womens' organisations will be officially represented, and many women members of smaller societies or organisations will attend. The demand for invitations exceeds rtbe available spao9»

WEDDINGS THOMSON—COOKSON The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Peter's Church, Riccarton, of Miss Dorothy Evelyn Cookson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Cookson (Belfast), to Mr Walter Richard Thomson, of Waipara. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. T. York, and Mr Clarence Turner was organist. The bride was escorted by her father, her frock being of magnolia craquelle crepe made with a high neckline fastened with a diamante clasp. The long sleeves, tucked at the elbow, were tapered to points over the hands. Her embroidered veil, held in place with sprays of orange blossom, formed a train, and she carried an armlet of cream rosebuds, freesias, and lily of the valley. The bridesmaids were two little nieces of the bridegroom. Miss Margaret Thomson's frock was of pink floral organdie, and Miss Alice Thomson wore a frock of pale green floral organdie. They wore wreaths of velvet leaves to tone, and carried posies of pink rosebuds, anemones, and for-get-me-nots. Mr Roland Fendall was best man. A reception was held at Dixieland, the guests being received by Mrs A. A. Thomson, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, who wore a frock of navy silk marocain and a navy straw hat to tone. Mrs Cookson, the bride's mother, wore a floral silk frock and white hat. For travelling, the bride wore a smart nigger brown tailored suit, a lemon silk blouse, and a, lemon straw hat. Mr and Mrs W. R. Thomson will make their home at Waipara. OURRY—MORI

A quiet wedding was celebrated recently at St. Stephen's Church, Reefton, when Vera, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs V. Mori, of Recfton, was married to George William, second son of the late Mr and Mrs L. Ourry, formerly of Blackwater. The Rev. W. Bell officiated. The bride was attended by Mrs G. W. Osbourne, and Mr B. Ourry was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and later Mr and Mrs Ourry left for Christchurch en route to Auckland. CHAMPION LADY SWIMMER MARRIED [THE PRESS Special Servico.] AUCKLAND, November 6. Unknown to all but a few of her friends, the champion lady swimmer, Miss Marie Farquhar, was married last week to Mr H. E. Cross, of Howick. The wedding was very quiet, and I only close relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom were present at the ceremony. Before her marriage, Miss Farquhar had announced that she no longer intended to compete in races; thus New Zealand swimming has lost one of its outstanding figures, because Miss Farquhar won the national 100 yards free-style title in 1931, 1932, and 1933, the 220 yards in 1932, and the 100 yards backstroke from 1931 until this year. She is also the holder cf the New Zealand records for 100 yards, 150 yards, and 220 yards freestyle. The bride is a member of a family keenly interested in swimming. In 1915 her sister, Dorothy, widow of the late Mr E. G. Eliott, a well-known Auckland business man and sportsman, won the national 100 yards freestyle championship. It is striking evidence of the progress made in New Zealand that Mrs Eliott won the championship at Napier in Imin 20 2-sscc, whereas Miss Marie Farquhar was successful there in 1933 in lmin 6 4-ssec. Her Dominion record of the last-named is even better, lmin 4 4-5 sec.

LORD BIRKENHEAD ENGAGED (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —BT ELECTiIG TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.) (■Received November 6. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, November 5. Lord Birkenhead is engaged to Lord Camrose's daughter Sheila. A pleasant time is anticipated at the dance of the Royal Musical Society, to be held in the St. John Amublance Association's rooms in Peterborough street this evening. . There •will be storing irom 3 wa, £q pan, _ ,

GOLDEN WEDDING MR AND MRS J. NORTON Mr and Mrs J. Norton ("Branxholine," Timaru) celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the Trinity Hall, Timaru, with their fam* iiy, relatives, and friends. Mrs Norton, nee Sarah Beer, of Devonshire, arrived in New Zealand in the steam ship Florida, in 1884, and was married at the Temuka Presbyterian Church to ;Mr John Norton, who had arrived in New Zealand in 1881. The Rev. J. Maxwell (then relieving clergyman) performed the ceremony. When he arrived in New Zealand, Mr Norton was employed by his brother-in-law, Mr W. Wright, on the "Bluegum Park" estate, at Rangitata Valley, till 1898, when he purchased 404 acres at Pleasant Point, which he named "Prospect Farm." This land, which was all in one paddock, during the following 19 years, was subdivided, drained, improved, and built on, till it became known as a model farm of South Canterbury. In 1919 Mr Norton retired from farming and with his wife and daughter left to reside in Timaru. Mr Norton has always been a keen supporter of the Presbyterian Church, having been ordained an elder nearly 50 years ago, an office which he still holds in Trinity Church, Timaru. All the members of Mr and Mrs Norton's family were with them on Saturday, and included Mrs A. L. Bishop ("Silverbrook," Totara Valley), the Rev. W. H. Norton ("The Manse." Tapanui), Mrs D. M. Skinner ("Atwell Farm," Totara Valley), Miss Eva Norton (Rhodes street), Mr C. T. Norton (Mount Nessing), Mrs Oliver Parr ("The Kowais," Raincliff), Mrs Robert Mclhvain (Balclutha), and Mr W. H. Norton (Opihi). The hall was decorated with arum lilies and banksia roses and the breakfast table was bright with Iceland poppies and anemones. Before the festivities were commenced, a brief service was conducted by the Rev. A. J. H. Dow. Mrs Norton wore a black crepe de chine frock, a black hat with a posy of flowers under the brim, and a black fox fur, the gift of her children. Her small grand-daughter, Bessie Norton, presented her with a bouquet of Iceland poppies and freesias, and she received a lucky horseshoe from her grandson, Colin Parr. A musical programme was enjoyed during the afternoon.

TIMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Marawill Bumett (Hakataramea), who was the guest of Mrs Sholto Black (Branscombe street), returned home yesterday. Misses V. and G. Campbell (Wai-iti road) are visitors to Christchurch for Carnival Week. Mrs D. Wadsworth (Woodlands), who is staying with her daughter, Mrs Neil McKinnon (Templeton), is expected in Timaru this week. Mr and Mrs T. Taylor (Nile street) have returned home from a trip to the North Island. Miss MacLaren ("Cadogan," Sefton street), is staying with Mrs SinclairThomson ("The Crossing," Woodbury). Mrs D. C. Kidd ("Single Hill," Burke's Pass) is visiting Christchurch. Miss D. Stubbs (Wai-iti avenue) is on a visit to Christchurch. Miss Davenish-Meares (Bidwill street) has returned from a visit to Mrs Walpole (Geraldine). Recent arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel include Dr. Fern (London), Miss M. M. Glen, Miss H. W. Lewis (Boston, U.S.A.), Mr P. W. Sampson (Auckland), Mr G. H. Kydd, Mr and Mrs A. V. Shorter, Mr A. K. Murray (Wellington), Mr C. Pagey, Mr and Mrs H. Whiteman, Mr H. R. Best (Christchurch), Mr L. Hughes, Mr and Mrs E. H. Ferguson (Dunedin). Mr A. Smith (Greymouth). VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Hotel Federal: Mr and Mr.' J. H. Preen (Timaru), and Mr and Airs Roberts (Wellington). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs H. N. Hope (Jfairlie) and Mr and Mrs H. Johnson (O.unaru). Warner's Hotel: Misses 11. E. Card (Featherston), Mr and Mrs Dyhrber? (Wellington), Mrs H. T. Little and Misses M. and R. Little (Hawarden). Royal Hotel: Miss T. Stewart (Rotorua), Miss C. Daly (Napier), Miss T. Ford (Nelson), Mr and Mrs A. M. Kerr (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs M. G. ICiver (Dunedin). Efforts by the United Burgesses' Association to form "an independent group directly representing the ratepayers, with the object of gaining control of the Christchurch City Council" found no support at the meeting of the North Linwood Burgesses' Association last evening, when a letter inviting co-operation was received. The association, which has banned political discussions, merely tabled the;

STREET DAY APPEAL ♦ ST. JOHN FREE AMBULANCES To-morrow the SI. John Ambulance Association and Brigade will hold their annual street day appeal for funds to maintain the great organisation they have so efficiently built up, for no other purpose than to provide first-aid ambulances for suffering humanity. These services not only include a modern free motor ambulance transport service and more than 50 free first-aid depots, but also the voluntary services of members of the brigade, a band of men and women who uncomplainingly do their best to help to alleviate human suffering. Classes in lirst-aid and home nursing are continually held in order to supply the increasing demand for trained helpers, and upwards of 20,000 persons have received training in these branches of the work. All sections of the adult community, I regardless of creed, are welcome members of the brigade, where training is given free. Cadets, between the ages of 12 and 18 years, also are given an interesting and valuable training in a special division, and the St. John Ambulance Association certificates are issued to all who are successful in passing the qualifying examinations. Funds are needed for this work, for although a very valuable transport service is already installed it requires money to meet the cost of upkeep, necessitated by the ever-increasing number of calls, which last year reached the amazing total of 3993. An urgent appeal, too, is made for badge sellers, and all who can help are asked to telephone 30-383 and give their names to the secretary. The slogan, "1000 helpers for £1000" must be realised to-morrow.