News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21323, 16 November 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Dr. Ada McLaren, M.8., D.P.H. (nee Wilkinson), who has been in Britain and abroad for many years, will arrive in New Zealand next week on the Rangitane to spend the summer with relations in Canterbury. Mrs G. McKay, Mrs C. McKay and Hiss I. Calder, who were the guests of Mrs E. McMeekan (Methven) for the McKay-Reid wedding, have returned, to Halkett. Mrs E. R. Webb and Miss Betty Webb (Murray place) will return on Sunday from a short visit to Dunedin. They will be accompanied by Miss Claire Webb. Mr and Mrs G. A. M.'Hilson (Fendalton) left yesterday for the West Coast and will later visit Nelson, ■where they will stay with Mrs Hilso'n's parents. Mr and Mrs E. B. Mabin.

Many New Zealanders who know Miss Marie Tempest and admire her acting, will be interested to learn that after a season in Glasgow she is now playing in London in "Theatre Royal," directed by Mr Noel Coward. Others in the cast are Miss Madge Titheradge, Miss Margaret Vines, Mr Laurence Olivier. Mr George Zucco, Miss Mary Merrall. and Mr Graham Brown.

Mrs George Gould who, with Mrs John Grigg and Mrs Beauchamp Lane, will be in charge of the book stall at St. George's market on December 5, received several donations of money and gifts of books from kind friends who were unable to attend the very enjoyable and successful garden party, held at ''Avonbank," Fendalton, on Wednesday, in aid of the stall. Those who showed their practical interest in the stall in this way were Mr W. Wigram, Mrs George Hutton, Mrs H. A. Knight, Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes, Miss Gibson, Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Mrs F. A. Archer. Mrs James Maling, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Percy Cox, Mrs H. Kitson, Miss Rachei Ross, Miss W. Cox, Miss M. Cocks, Mrs T. Teschemaker. Mrs M. Poulton. Mrs Harold Barker, Miss Olive Mcllraith. Miss Tabart. Mrs J. F. Cracroft Wilson, Mr.s Rossmore Cracroftr Wilson. Miss A. G. Todhunter (Naseby street), who has been for a trip to Britain, returned to Christchurch yesterday morning. Miss Lorna Brodie' (Wellington) Is the guest of Mrs Bryan Trolove, "Paripawa," Marlborough.

Lieutenant Rodney Thomson, who was for a time a member of Lord Bledisloe's staff in Wellington, has retired from the Navy and. with his wife, formerly Miss Ailsa Nelson, of Wellington, is now on his way to South Africa where he will make his home. Mr and Mrs Thomson expect to reach Kokstad, East Griqualand, early in January.

Miss H. Card (Mayoress of Featherston) and Miss Eva Card, who have been spending a holiday in Christchurch and at Hanmer Springs, will leave for the North Island to-day. For the first time in Finland, a country which'can boast of a large number of women architects, women have been able to show their ability as church builders. The church which was recently built at Simpele had been designed and built by two women architects, Miss Elsie Borg and Miss Elsa Arokallio.

• EGGS ARE CHEAP. With eggs so cheap, now is the time to preserve with Ovoline for winter use. A Is 6d pot of Ovoline will preserve over 400 eggs and keep them as fresh as new-laid 'for months and months. Ovoline is a paste; not a messy liquid—and it has never had a failure for over 30 years. M 6911 NEW SPRING FROCKS AT MRS DENSEM'S. An invitation is extended to visit Mrs Densem's, 184 Armagh street, before deciding on your new spring frock. Prices from 12s 6d to 60s 6d. —6 FOOT SPECIALIST. Miss B. Wilson, N.Z. Trained Nurse, Late British Institute of Chiropody, London. 699 Colombo street (near Hereford street). "Phone 41-644 for appointments. —6 HAIR BEAUTY. „•-The appealing beauty that will capture; attention and create admiration, Isochieyed by our specially trained SK^Sl 0 ™ .modern equipment. S£? e «»22£fi r 4jE? ak » y<mr appoint'^B^wS^T?* 8 KENNEDY, Hoom 1.08. **"• Buildingßji High street. —2

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 affecting, or of interest to, women.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT FOR HEALTH CAMP FUNDS The growth of the Health Camp Movement, though perhaps not so rapid in Canterbury as in some other parts of the Dominion, is steady and very Satisfactory to the promoters of the scheme, the Sunlight League of New Zealand. Late in 1931, the scheme was launched by the league, which held a tiny camp at Gcraldine. In January, 1932, a larger camp for little girls, who were in urgent need of a holiday which their parents could not give them, was held at Chartcris Bay. It was a great success. This encouraged the Sunlight League to redouble its efforts to raise money to extend its activities the next year. The publichad by this time, come to appreciate the value of camp life for the many children who, through the depression were suffering from undernourishment, and many kindly disposed citizens offered help to the league with the result that last January nearly 40 children were sent to camp for a month at Okain's Bay. This year the league intends to hold two camps, one at Okain's Bay and one at Pigeon Bay and arrangements are being made to accommodate 50 children for a month at these two ideal camping places. The more money available, the greater will be the number of children who can enjoy the health-giving holiday, and to augment tho health camp funds, a very enjoyable tennis tournament was held yesterday afternoon at the Cashmere Club's courts, which had generously been lent for the occasion. The members of the tournament committee were Mrs J. W. Woodhouse, Misses Cora Wilding, Effic Travers, N. Reed, Barbara Gould, Mary Enright, May Clarke. Melva Wake, Ena Fleetwood, Lois Ollivier, and Celia Reese, and the members of the tea committee, who dispensed tea to the players and visitors, were Mrs Guy Cottcrill, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Mrs Edgar Stead, and Miss Isabel Turrell. The players were Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Brigit Grcsson, Mrs W. E. Simes, Miss Melva Wake, Miss Barbara Gould, Miss Ena Fleetwood, Mrs L. Craighead, Miss Alison Beadel, Miss Mary Stevenson, Mrs lan Macintyre, Mrs G. Stratmorc. Miss M. Oxley, Miss N. Reed, Mrs Leicester Webb, Mrs D. Drummond Bailey, Miss Rita Berry. Miss Alison Fraser, Miss Ada Fairbairn, Miss Janet Stevenson, Miss Brenda Smith, Mrs A. W. Searle, Miss Margaret Clark, Miss Olivia SpencerBower, Mrs A. J. Charman.TVlrs Gordon Lucas, Mrs C. Holmes,. Miss Elisabeth Morris, Miss Peggy Loughnan, Miss Cora Wilding, Miss Jean Ballanlyne, Miss Sheila Macdonald, Miss Joy Perry, Miss Philippa Acland, Miss Shona Williams (Gisborne), Miss Margaret Cooper, Mrs C. V. Glasson, Mrs N. ! Franklin, Mrs J. C. Newton, Mrs George Watt, Miss Ruth Creed, Mrs C. S. Thomas. Mrs H. Penwell. Miss Pauline Jeffreys, Mrs K. Stammers, Miss Adeline Brydges-Jones, Miss Ada Julius, Miss Noel Recce, Mrs J. W. Woodhouse. The weather was perfect and after many pleasant games had been played the winners proved to be Miss Gould, Mrs Woodhouse, Mrs Holmes, Miss E. Bowron, and Miss Ruth Creed. The prizes, which had been given by Mrs Wilding, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Miss Reed, and Miss Clark, were presented by Mrs Wilding, who congratulated the winners and thanked all who had helped in the tournament, especially mentioning the Cashmere Tennis Club for lending its courts, and Miss Effie Travers for conducting the tournament. Donations were received from Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp. Mrs George Hutton, I Mrs S. Marshall, Mrs H. S. Lawrence, | Mrs Grey Colbeck, Mrs George Aitken, Mrs Keppel Archer, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Miss M. Enright, Mrs J. W. Woodhouse. Miss Betty Cotterill, I Miss Jean Webster, Miss Nonie Enright, Mesdames Harold Greenwood, A. F. Wright, G. H. Walton. Arthur Stewart, Reg Browning, F. W. Freeman, Gerrit van Asch. L. A. Dougall, iA. Hazleton, H. E. Parsonson, H. G. Wake, Misses F. Gough, J. Wilkin, Marion Reese, Cora Wilding, May Clarke. Theresa Ward, Wisha Ardagh, Alma Berggren, Lois OMivier, Lesley Hay, Isabel Turrell, Millie Jones, Kate Johnston, Alice Candy, and Mary McLean.

The stallholders of St. Peters Church, Upper Riccarton. met at the vicarage on Tuesday afternoon to make final arrangements for the garden fete which will be held in the vicarage grounds on Saturday, November 24. Preparations for the various stalls are well in hand. Detailed arrangements have been made to ensure the success of the garden fete, organised by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Christchurch Harmonic Society, which is to be held to-morrow at the home of Mr Justice Adams, 29 Wairarapa terrace, Fendalton, commencing at 2 p.m. A feature of the afternoon's programme will be music played by the Woolston Band, which will imake its first public appearance since its return from Australia. There will be'a large number of stalls in charge of the auxiliary, of side-shows and amusements. Afternoon tea will be served, and a prize will be given for a lucky spot. The gardens are at their best, and guests are assured of a pleasant entertainment. In the absence, through illness of the auxiliary's president (Mrs W. J. Hunter), Mr W. J. Hunter will perform the opening ceremony.

AFTERNOON PARTY Miss Gendie Maling (Durham street north), who will leave Christchurch next month for Ceylon; where her marriage will take place, was the guest of honour, yesterday afternoon, at a very enjoyable party given by Miss Priie Wynn-Williams, at her home, St Albans street. The reception rooms were decorated with bowls of rose? and mixed flowers and many of the guests played tennis, for which the weather was perfect. Miss Sally WynnWilliams helped her sister in the entertainment of the guests, amongst whom were Miss Maling, Mesdames Vesey Hamilton, Guy Nicoll, Melville Dearsley, George Francis, Misses Kathleen Hoare, Barbara Bloxam, Joan Cottrell, Mollie Maling. Barbara Bayley, Lesley Hay, Jocelyn Francis, Janet Williams, Dorothy Loughnan, Margaret Todhunter, Joan Cooper, Nancy Gard"ner, Helen and Nancy Buchanan, Agatha and Pauline Upham, Elisabeth Acland.

"FLAG 500" AND BRIDGE PARTY

During the last month there lias been much friendly rivalry between the conveners and helpers for the various "houses" at the forthcoming fete in aid of the Sisters of the Mission building fund, and many entertainments have bren arranged in order to augment the. "house" funds. Last night Mrs A. Barrett and Mrs T. Aspell were hostesses at an enjoyable "flag 500" and bridge party, held at Frascati, and many supporters and well-wishers who had been unable to attend sent donations.

Mr W. P. Hickcy was in charge of the card room.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs I. A. Watkins, Mr and Mrs Frank McGovcrn, Mr and Mrs G. Pope, Mr and Mrs A. D. McCambridge, Mr and Mrs G. Wallen, Mr and Mrs J. A. Corbett, Mr and Mrs W. J. Massey. Mr and Mrs E. Law, Mr and Mrs H. F. Anderson, Mr and Mrs F. Smyth, Mr and Mrs G. Gregory, Mr and Mrs C. M. Barnett, Mesdames A. Barrett, T. Aspell. S. Salvesen, F. Blunt, Ralph Stringer, M. Gibson. O. Luxton, A. C. Duncan, T. Green, C. M. Lagan. J. E. Hall. A. E. Clarke, J. Wacked, C. Poulton, C. Allington, J. Scanlan, J. White, J. C. Lord, C. Austin, R. Henry, Misses- Eileen Fox, E. Cumming, M. O'Donoghuc. E.'Daff, J. Crowley, E. L. Crowley, T. Mahoney, Sadie McSaveney, Kathleen Mahoney, Joan Mahoney, N. Lord, Messrs L, M. Hastie, A. H. Thompson. L. Butler, F. Roach, and A. Sarchetl.

CARNIVAL COMIQIE Last night the local committee of the North Linwood Free Kindergarten concluded the year's social activities with an enjoyable carnival comique held in St. Chad's new schoolroom, Linwood. The hall, gaily decorated for the occasion with coloured streamers and balloons, made a colourful background for the amusing costumes worn by the guests. Music for dancing, was supplied by the Lyric orchestra. Those in charge of the arrangements were Mesdames Taylor, W. S. Grigg, W. Retallick. L. H. Powell. J. Holloway, F. E. Smith, Messrs W. S. Grigg and Sorrell, and helpers. BIRTHDAY PARTY At (he home of Mr and Mrs H. G. Capill (Sydenham) an enjoyable party was held to celebrate the twentieth birthday anniversary of Miss Lilian Diamond. The time was spent in games and competitions. Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. G. Capill, Mesdames Carl, H. Charmers, Misses Ethne Fulton, Lola Taylor, Dulcie Taylor, Muriel Pegg, Elva Eagleton, Alice Gordon, Beatrice Pring, Peggy McWhirter, Lilian Walter, Hazel Blenkinsopp, Hilda Oldman, Doreen Bennett, Messrs B. Younger, T. Michaclis, H. Mantel, R. Newman, J. Grubb, A. Waller, E. Bent. A. J. Butgp, R. G. Capill, and C. Shearer.

OBITUARY MRS CHARLOTTE FOWKB The death occurred recently of Mrs Charlotte Fowke, at the age of 83 years.' Mrs Fowke was born in Walmar, Kent, in 1251, and arrived in Lyttelton with her parents in the sailing ship Mystery seven years later. In 1873 she married Mr Thomas Morgan Fowke. She is survived by four sons, Messrs R. A. G. Fowke (Auckland). C. E. Fowke, L. M. Fowke, and A. E. Fowke (Christchurch). two daughters, Mrs E. M. Good and Mrs E. I. M. Grover (Christchurch), 16 grandchildren, and three great-grand-children.

.MRS A. NICHOLAS Mrs Augusta Nicholas, whose death occurred recently at Temuka, was born in the Isle of Wight, and came to New Zealand, with her parents, in the 5.3. Waitangi in the year 1379. After staying a few months in Christchurch the family settled at Temuka, and in 1886 Mrs Nicholas was married to Mr A. Nicholas. She was a staunch member of the Anglican Church, and took a great interest in its activities. She leaves a family of three daughters. Mrs F. Curtis (Wellington), Mrs P. Collins (Wellington), and Mrs M. Hughes (Timaru). and three sons, Messrs 1., and V. Nicholas (Temuka) and D. Nicholas (Marton). Many friends attended the funeral, which took place at the Temuka cemetery, and a large number of floral tributes were sent. The services at St. Peter's Church and at the graveside were conducted bv the Rev. C. L. Mountfort. Pallbearers were Messrs W. McCallum, sen.. IT. 11. Hutchison, and A. W. Buzan (Temuka), and three brothers of Mrs Nicholas, Messrs D. Morris (Palmerston North), A. Morris (Hamilton), and R. Morris (Temuka).

ITALIAN WARSHIP Much interest is felt in the arrival of the Italian cruiser Armando Diaz, which is due in Wellington to-mor-row morning. This is the first occasion in 30 years that an Italian warship has visited New Zealand, and many arrangements are being made to entertain the visitors and make their stay in Wellington a happy one. One of the most important events will be the ball, given by the combined Italian societies of Wellington, Jor the captain and officers. The hostesses will be Lady Myers (representing the Overseas League), Mrs T. C. A. Hislop (Aero Club and English-speak-ing Union), Lady Bucklcton (Victoria League), Mrs L. B. Morgan (Royal Navy, New Zealand branch), Mrs A. Cowles (Returned Soldiers), Mrs W. H. Cunningham (United Services Club), and Mrs L. O. H. Tripp (Navy League). Holders of circulars are urged not to leave it too late in obtaining .1 heir tickets as there will be none sold at the doors. The officers will be entertained at luncheon at the House of Parliament on Sunday, and will be the guests of their 'Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe, at dinner on Thursday. CONCERT AND DANCE A successful concert and dance, under the auspices of the social committee of the Linwood Bowling Club, was held in the club's pavilion. The large number of guests who attended enjoyed a well-arranged programme of items and community singing. The following contributed items:— Miss Eileen Johnstone (songs), Mr W. J. McMullan (tap dance), Mr G. Titchener (songs and stories). Miss Elaine Moody and Messrs J. Potts and L. Archer (instrumental selections), Misses A. Kennie and A. Shearsby (pianoforte solos), Mr A. Bradley (saw solo). Miss Shearsby was the accompanist. Mr D. Dickson (president) thanked the artists for the pleasure they had given all present. After supper a dance was held, the pianist being Mr R. Harrison.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION

WOODEND-WAIKUKU BRANCH At the November meeting, of the Woodcnd-Waikuku branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, over which Mrs H Ellen presided, a motion of sympathy was psased with the relatives of Miss S. Liggett, whose death has occurred. Members were invited to attend a field day at Lincoln College on November 22. Mrs Ellen requested her members to patronise the "bring and buy" afternoon arranged by the Plunket Society for November 28. The competitions for December will be for the best Christmas gift of material costing not more than Is, and the best vase of flowers. It was decided that the rose and gladiolus show be held on the afternoon of the February meeting, that an entry fee of 3d be charged on all exhibits, that the show be open to all, and that the prizes be bulbs and shrubs. Preliminary arrangements were made for a Christmas tree for members' children, to be managed by the junior members. The one-act play. "The Family Group," was performed by Mrs P. C. Heath, Mrs A. J. Quinn, Mrs H. Robertshaw, Mrs B. J. Archer, Miss Merle Little, and Mrs A. Smith. The competition for the best plate of biscuits (Mrs W. B. Moody, judge) resulted: Mrs F. McQuillan 1, Mrs A. H. Johnston 2. Mrs J. Ballinger 3. The darning competition resulted: Mrs W Holmes 1. Mrs J. Ballinger 2. Mrs H. Little 3. Mrs A. Smith was the judge, FLANNEL DANCE The Cariylc Street. Hall was crowded cm Wednesday evening when the Lini wood Hover Scouts held ;i flannel dance. Music was supplied by the Majestic Band and items were given by Mr \V. Wing '.ventriloquist). Winners of novelty dances were:— Miss J. Gill and Mr R. Munro, Miss M. Smither and Mr T. Morrow, Miss A. Graham and Mr 'J. Kierman. The social committee responsible for the arrangements was Messrs J. E. Stokes. S. T. Clarkson, J. Fielding. H. Collins, A. C. Caldow, and R. W. Black. Those present included Mesdames J. E. Stokes, T. W. Clarkson, W. Sugden, 1 K. Black, Misses Gladys Harbut, Diana I Vallance, A. Harvey, Billic Wing, A. I Waldron, M. Tapper, N. Neilsen, M. j Fisher, B. Tapper, Olive Harrison (Cheviot), Mavis Norman, Lena Rogers I E. Poynton, Grace Sugden, E. Jones, ! Brenda Wooles, G. Gunter, N. Wilson. Molly Walsh, Joan Brunsden. Nola Wyatt, Olive Thompson, Florence Thompson, Margaret Wakeham, Alice Copley, Florence Copley, Rose Graham. Ada Graham, Thelma Gunter. Margaret Clarkson, Patricia Hartley, Ina Hyde, Jean Brown, Doris Brown. Rhonu Neale, May Percy. Nan Percy, Betty Wakeham, Nellie Wilson, T. Pointer, M. Fisher, Joan Gill, Celia Thyne, Melba Wendelborn, Peggy Morland, Mavis McLeod, Margaret McLcod, Beulah McLaren. Madge Sullivan, Bertha McLaren. Eileen Sullivan. Elsie Edvvean, Daisy Kirner, Ruth Clarke. Rciia Heslip. Mavis Heslip. Molly Hartv, Ruth Baines, N. Watson. Rita Philpott, j Joan Hughes, Thelma Davis, Pearl : Martin. P. Olsen, Doreen Whall,' PrisI cilia Waring, and Nessie Williamson. j GIFT PARTY j j Miss Margery Clowes, whose marj riage will take place next week, was j the guest of honour at an enjoyable "linen" gift party given on Wednesday night by Mrs E. V. Chaff ey (Carlton Mill road). The drawing-ro.om was decorated with spring flowers, and the guests spent a pleasant time playing bridge. Amongst those present were Mesdames ChafTey, Russell, and Ellis. Misses Vi and Ngaio Chaffey, Peggy. Doreen, and Pat Clowes, Molly Black. Dorothy Roberts, Margery and Gladys Page Peggy and Barbara Lesley, Grace and Phylis Parr.

Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so, a small advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will be all you need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. —6

WEDDING YOUNG—KERR A wedding of interest to many friends in South Canterbury took place on September 8 at St. Joseph's Church, Hansworth, Yorkshire, England, when Dorothy Maud, elder daughter of Mr end Mrs A. E. Kerr ("Belmont." Cave), was married to David Oswald, eldest ton of Mr and Mrs S. P. Young, Richmond Park. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr E. W. Kerr, wore a frock of parchment satin made with a long train. Her veil of Brussels lace was arranged from a coronet of pearls, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink and cream roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaids, Miss Marion Voung, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Violet Livingstone (Dunedin), wore trained frocks of pink Viennese crepe with gold Tudor hairdresses, and their bouquets were of shot silk roses and lily of the valley. Mr Gerald Young attended his brother as best man, and Mr Arthur Young acted as groomsman. Mrs S. P. Young, the bridegroom's Eiother, wore a frock of saxe blue lace nd a ring velvet coatee of a deeper shade. Her wide-brimmed hat was of etraw to tone, and red roses were arranged in her bouquet. Among the New Zealand guests were Mr and Mrs McDougall (Dunedin), Mr Snd Mrs George Shirtcliffe (Wellington), Mr and Mrs John Peters, (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Horwood and Miss Horwood (Wellington), and Miss Nancy Bond (Timaru). \ reception was afterwards held at Richmond Park, the home of the bridegroom's parents, and later Mr and K s David Young left en route to their ne in the Cotswold Hills.

SOMEN'S INSTITUTES HORNBY Mrs R. Hepburn presided at the monthly meeting of the Hornby Women's Institute, held at the Parish Hall. Three new members were enrolled. It was decided to hold a \ Christmas tree party for the children Aon December 14. Mrs Schofield won the competition held during the social half-hour, and home competitions resulted:—Plate of shortbread: Mrs D. Mackie 1, Mesdames Taylor and f. Cannon (equal) 2. Vase of flowers: Mrs I. Wastney 1, Mrs Davis, sen. ,i. The hostesses were Mesdames Morris, Stevenson, and H. Day. MAYFIELD The monthly meeting of the Mayfield Women's Institute was held in the band hall, Mrs C. Sewell presiding over 44 members and visitors. An invitation was received from the Ruatmna branch of the Women's Division oMftwNew Zealand Farmers' Union to attend the meeting of the branch on November 22, when Mrs Oliver and party from Temuka would gxjesev eral demonstrations. It was decided to accept the invitation. Mrs D. J. Morrow gave a report on the half-yearly federation meeting at Temuka, which she had attended as delegate. Mrs Pitts (Ashburton) gave an interesting demonstration on the making of wicker baskets and a vote of thanks was passed to her. Mrs Sewell made reference to the choir contest at lemuka, and presented Mrs Elmshe with a crystal vase from the members of the choir in appreciation of her help as conductor. Mrs Elmslie was accorded musical honours. A display of antiques proved very interesting. The competitions were for a vase of flowers, one variety, own foliage, and the result was as follows:—Mrs A. V. Barrett 1, Mrs W. T. Elmslie 2, Mrs Lilley 3, and Mrs C. Sewell 4. A competition for a sponge sandwich resulted:—Miss N. Goldsmith 1, Mrs W. Whiting 2, Mrs D. Elms 3. The competition during the social half-hour was won by Miss Gladys Crum. The sales table was in charge of Mesdames Whiting and J. J. Mulligan. The hostesses were Mesdames R. Fisher, D. H. Elms, G. B. Murdoch, and Ritchie.

WOMEN INVENTORS SUCCESS IN GREAT BRITAIN In the search for fame and fortune »la the Patents Office, women seem •to be outstripping the men. An outstanding feature of the exhibition of inventions that opened recently at Central Hall, Westminster, is the fact that nearly all the women's inventions ycrk. Many of them are for domestie appliances. An actress has produced a deckchair with canvas that disappears like a roller-blind when you dash indoors °ul of the rain. A housewife, impatient with man-made bread tins, shows just how easy it should be to Put the bread away. Other women inventors have produced such devices 2s a softener and spreader for cold JvP utter; a pocket ashtray, an easilyv£.'adjustable slumber cap, leg rests, coathangers and all sorts of kitchen <itungs. There is even an electric iron *J} a J Pleats material. Of course many °f the devices invented by men work. "WJ many don't. One that does is j! colour piano" that produces on a creeti colour symphonies as you play ' r * tune. There is a bathing-tent «rair to be worn round the neck while uressmg or undressing, which, with a a tiT becomes in turn football e 3nd a goal_mouth for beach CROCKFORD'S CLUB Ten tables took part last night in we first of a series of three Mitchell "latches. sZSu ™ st resul ts were:—North and Boutac Mrs E. Crawshaw and Mrs F. l, Mrs N. Laver and Mrs A. R Geddes 2, Mrs V. Stapp and Mrs Mr w i ahunty 3 - East and West: StUn '1 S„ B - Ash worth and Mr E. i H,K M , rs G - Morgan and Mrs C. J.'J 23 Mr R - D - Mitchell and Mr i «• «i. Ardagh 3. I

FENDALTON SCHOOL FETE

GATHERING OF PARENTS AND FRIENDS The green lawns and gardens of the Fendalton School grounds made an attractive setting for the annual school fete and sports, which were held yesterday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon the sports were held, and in the evening there was a drill display by pupils of the school, followed by the crowning ceremony of the queens representing the different classes, and later by a dance. Stalls, side-shows, and a "fun-factory" helped to entertain a large gathering of parents and friends. After the drill display, Captain K. J. Walker presented drill stripes and stars to the pupils 'who had earned drill awards during the year, those receiving the highest awards being Hazel Neill, Alison Gourlay, and Pat Cook.

A special trophy given by Mr H. Kitson for the best boy or girl resulted in a tie between Hazel Neill and Alison Gourlay, and a prize for the best boy was won by Noel Anning. In a very pleasant ceremony, Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P., crowned the winning queen, Heather Gray (Stad. I.) as queen of the fair, and complimented the headmaster, the staff,'and all who had assisted with the fair. In the evening, a dance was given by the Fendalton Old Girls' Association and proved very successful. The music

was supplied by Dave Dawson's orchestra.

Those assisting at the stalls were:— Produce and flowers: —Mrs A. R. Blank and helpers; ice-cream, Miss I. Barber and old girls of the school; sweets, Mesdames J. L. Stevens and L. M. Kemp, and Miss D. M. Farrow; fancy goods and jumble, Mesdames A. C. Gardiner, Meredith-Kaye, R. A. Home, L. Widdowson, Speak, and Miss Clague. [The results of the school sports are published on another page.] DANCE AT NEW BRIGHTON The New Erighton sub-branch of the Plunket Society held a dance in the Masonic Hall last evening, those present having a thoroughly enjoyable time. The dance music was played by Miss Maisey Ottey's orchestra, and Mr F. J. Bromley was master of ceremonies. The arrangements were controlled by a committee consisting of Mrs N. McGillivray (president), Miss I. A. M. Leaver ("Mayoress of New Brighton), Mesdames G. Bielby, G. Bundy, W. Flavell, W. Gobbe, F. Blewitt, T. Bisman, A. H. Henry, E. Smith, J. Bellamy, and L. F. N. Ward (secretary). EUCHRE PARTY AT HAREWOOD The first of a series of euchre parties organised by the Harewood School Committee to augment the school funds was held in the hall. There was a fair attendance. The most successful players were Mrs F. Claridge and Mr R. Clarke.

TDrARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs D. B. Shand (Selwyn street) has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Janet Paterson (Sefton street) has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Stronach ("Cadogan," Sefton street) left to-day on a visit to Miss Stronach, Oamaru. Miss M. Austin (Temuka) is visiting her sister, Mrs J. Baker (Amberley). Mrs MacLaren, who had been staying with her daughter, Mrs W. A. Scott (Selwyn street) returned to Dunedin yesterday. Mrs Webb and Miss Betty Webb (Christchurch), who were the guests of Mrs W. Raymond (Pleasant Point) have left for Dunedin. Miss Nancy Howell ("Ranui," Grey road) is on a visit to Christchurch. Miss Hassell ("Carshalton," North street) is staying with Mrs Preston, "Centrewood," Central Otago. Miss Armstrong (Christchurch) is staying, with Mrs C. W. Webber, Kitchener square. Mrs Jeffery Manning (India), who is the guest of Mrs Harold Elworthy (Craigmore) will arrive to-day to stay with Mrs Desmond Unwin (Irvine street). Mr and Mrs Gladstone Robinson (Oakwood), who were guests of Mrs Frank Robinson (Springfield) have returned home. Mrs R. Fitzgerald (Gisborne). who was the guest of Mrs A. Jones (Beverley road) has left for Greymouth. Misses Sylvia and Janet Orbell (Pentlow) are- expected back from Oamaru to-day. Miss Betty Harper (Waipawa), who is visiting Oamaru, is expected back to-day.

Recent arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel include: Mrs T. Garrett (Sydney), Mr R. Humphreys, Mr W. G. Douglas, Mr and Mrs D. Henry (Auckland), Mr and Mrs G. H. Somervell, Mr J. M. Ilott, Mr W. S. Paterson, Mr and Mrs H. E. Lewis, Mr K. Campbell, Mr and Mrs A. K. Gray (Wellington), Mr E. A. Adams, Mr J. Anderson, Mr and Mrs E. F. Thompson, Miss Thompson, Messrs A. F. Preston, A. T. C. Sellars. J. H. Gormley, W. R. Jameson (Christchurch), Mr Charles Blore (Manurewa).

PRINCESS MARINA'S INTERESTS

Outdoor sports have by no means occupied the whole of Princess Marina's time in the past, and neither does she propose to allow these to do so in the future. She is well versed in the domestic arts, and boasts that she can both cook a meal and make a bed should the necessity arise. At the same time she is extremely musical, and possesses artistic skill that is decidedly above the ordinary. It was their common interest in music that first attracted Prince George and his bride. The Princess also draws well and she has sent to Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, a charming drawing of a boy's head which she drew specially for the Exhibition of Amateur Art by All Ages, now in progress at Agnew's Galleries, Old Bondstreet, in aid of the Hedingham Training Camps and Employment Scheme. It may not have been realised generally that Princess Marina is a distant cousin of Lord Milford Haven and his brother, Lord Louis Mountbatten. Their sister is Princess Andrew of Greece, and Prince Andrew is brother to Prince Nicholas.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Warner's Hotel: Miss A. 0. Affleck (Wellington). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. ] Greenfield (Timaru) and Mrs P. J. Honyman Smith (Temuka). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs. F. Wallig and Mr and Mrs T. !>. Pillier (Gore), Mr and Mrs Havill (Hokitika), and Mr and Mrs McDonald (Winton). Royal Hotel: Mrs G. E. Hobson (Gladstone, New South Wales), Mrs McNiven (Hornshy (New South Wales), Mr and Mrs