News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21341, 7 December 1934, Page 2

News For Women

I CUKJKEXT NOTES ! i I Sir Charles and Lsady Statham i were passengers from Wellington by I the Wahine yesterday morning. I Mrs Claude Sawtell. who since her I return from England a few weeks I ago lias been staying in Wellington, j returned to Christchurch yesterday i morning. ; Countef-s M. do Chantorae with ; her children arrived in Wellington i this week by the Marama on a holi- | day visit. She is the wife of the genI oral manager in Sydney of'the Mesj sagerios Maritime* Shipping Com- ! puny of France. J Mr and Mrs J. S. Langl'ord (Hoki- ! ' lika) arrived in Christcliurch from j : the North Island yesterday. i ! Mrs D. Bucklo (lleaton street).] who lias been visiting New Ply mouth, returned home yesterday | morning. j Mr and Mrs F. VV. Robinson (Peterborough street west) vvili| I leave next week to spend two j I months' holidav at Kaikoura and j '' Nelson. Mr and Mrs J. Uoss Moody will arrive on Monday from the south I I and will make their home in Christ- I I church Mr Moody has been a mem- ; ber of the stafl' of the Public Works | Department at the Waitaki hydro i works. Mrs Moody, who is a sister | ! ol' Mrs J. A. Allan, Puriri street. I ; Riccarton. was formerly Miss Kath-j ryn Murie. who was well known in J , theatrical circles in Wellington. I Mrs G. Pocock (Western Valley. Little River) is the guest of her : daughter. Mrs K. Haines. Chain's ; Bay. i Mr and Mrs G. G. Virtue (Au.itralia), who are on a visit to New j Zealand, are guests at Warwick ' House. 1 Mrs Athya (Rotherham i. v.liu is •visiting Christchurch. is staying -t ' Warwick House. Miss M. Edgar-Jones (Tnnanii is a guest at Warwick House. | Colonel and Mrs Shakespeare | (Auckland) are staying at Warwiei. ; House. ! lODOSKIN PREVENTS INFECTION. A burn-an abrasion a cut - the svstcin is immediately open to germ ; infection. Apply lODOSKIN instantly j It sterilises, heals, and forms a flexible, protective, germ-proof skin which makes bandaging unnecessary. lODOSKIN kills pain, heals quickly, and j prevents infection. Is (id - , FOOT SPECIALIST. Mi- B. Wilson. N.Z. Tunned Nurse. ' Late British Institute of Chiropody. : London. (19!) Colombo street -near ! Hereford street- 'l'hen< -!l-(>-14 tor I appointments • t; YOUR APPEAL!ANCK. Why not po.-.-e.s tho-o gorgeous i waves, that look .so natural'.' Our ' operations will enhance your personality with a hair style to suit your particular type. Make your appomiment to-dav. CECILE KENNEDY. Room 108. H.B. Buihliims. High street. PHONE 37-000. - j NATIONAL ((UNTIL OF ! WOMKN tIIIUSTCIII K( II HIIAN< II The usual monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women was held last evening, the president presiding, over a good attendance. The following societies wore represented: : Women's Christian Temperance Union, ' Yeung Women's Christian A.-'-ccialinu. | Society for the Protection of Women : ruief Children. Canlerbury Womi n | Teachers' Assi»-ial ion. Cantcrbiii.v , Mothers' Union. Traineel Nmv< AssoI ciation. Hume Economics Association. ; Howard League for Penal Reform. Canterbury Women'.- Club. Womon's 1 Blanch Citizens' As .--negation. Women's L'ai.ch Manufacturers' Association. ; Lome Service Association. Methodist : Laches' Deaconess Committee. Oxford i Terrace Dorcas Society. Jewish Women s Organisation. Women's Auxiliary of St. John Ambulance Associa- ; lion i A. cordial welcome was extended to | Miss E. Lyltleton <G. B. Lancasteri. [ whom the council felt honoured to j have at their meeting. The chairi woman welcomed Mrs Williams, delej gate representing the St. John Ambuj lance Association. Women's Auxiliary. I which has become adilia'.'/d :<> tl,e council, and also several .liier 'iiiors who were present. A report of the recent ion givei l<; he- Excellency Lady ' Blcdi.-I.m v.;.-; presented. A motion eif thanks was unanimously carried to the sub-coo.-mittee and all who had made thcXunction successful. It was decided to send groeliu ,-. to the rccenlly-l'ormcel Manawalu branch of the National Council of Women. The treasurer gave a satisfactory report. Miss Jamieson reported on her wo'K j in delegate on the girls' cmnJuynii m committee. It was unanimously tin ii,, -\ ;,> Ms.-.ei a letter of appreciation lo the Education Department conveying cemgrat illations on its action in appointing a ! part-time vocational guidance oilVser for girls. A report ol a talk given \y die Dowager Lady Swaythling on the electrical association for women was giver, by Mrs Lorimer, who explained .hat she and Miss Cooper had been priviledged to met Lady Swathling as i .-- presentatives of the National Coui..-i! of Women. VISITORS TO CIIIiISTC 111 IU II ' la.eil H0t..1, .Mr ai.-l Mr- .1 I! Urn;, i, I \V. Uim.-ti.nj. U.-in'mli-u lintel; Mi ami Mr- :~ 1 ; ,.,- -Am-kbim]), Mrs Un-h 1.v..\.... t | |,„ „,■;,,.-, ~ .Mr- o'i;.,i-|..c (halo- <'«. I. ■ri du. •), Mr ami Jlr.l. F;. siru-n,,,,, mill Mi- ; ,„,i Mr, W 11. Ni--i.ll rlfustii,--; Pnitr-.l Sfrvi.-i, Untcl- Mes l.illns Sam ?c-n (lliim-.lin > ! Hui-I IV-ln-al. Mr ..ml Mr- I-. |'. 1,-,.,.,:),.-j nml Mer-,-- M. I-:. m;,i I-:. M. gamiim: i W--I ' I liiifftoi; i. Mr ami Mr- 11. .1. 11. mi. . ami Sir. ami Mis.- Mmism, (Imn.ilir. i. Mr- el.ui.i. S.n-.-t,MI <C'lir.M<-lnir.-li). J|is< tsalmll l.lini.c (Ashbnrton), and Mrs mid .Mit- J. M Cr.ir.nboll (1-Vil.ling).

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PARTY AT FENDALTON To-day and to-night, Mrs Derrick Gould and Mrs Peter Hall will be in charge ol' the delicatessen stall al St. George's market, and in the in- i (crests of their stall, they gave a very pleasant parly iast night at Mrs Hall's in,me. Wroxton terrace, Fendalton. The rcc< plion rooms were decorated witli bowls of mixed flowers, and. on i (lie supper table were arranged bow's | -d' rose-'. ! "Mrs Hall were a Hock of sapphire b'no and silver lame, and Mrs ("Jotilcrs frock was ol pale blue satin. TVesc present were Mr and Mrs lXn'ck Gould. Mr and Mrs Peter Hull. Mr and Mrs Guy Collcrill, Mr and Mi- Kndell Wank'lyn. Mr and Mrs L. i> Barret!. Mr and Mrs P. Hallows Woo ■' Mr and Mrs Harold Barker. j Mr and Mis Eric Million, Mr and. Mrs J. Chapman (Fiji). Mr and Mrs John Moore. Mr and Mrs Harmar Macdonald, Mr and Mrs J. F. Cracrofl Wilson. Mr and Mrs. Ivan Wood. Mosdamos Kenneth Alaedonald. Grey Colli' ck. Maurice Mael'arlano. Misses Barbara' Gould. Mildred Krcsse, Isabel Turn 11. iVh da Nixon. Olive Mellrailh, X'ancv G'bson. Messrs F. G. Gristed, j ,), !).' Carl, and W. Cowlishaw. Gjiierous sifts for their stall were | gratefully received by the hostesso- j I'Yom several business linns in the j city. i WEST COASTERS j FORGATHER I | Mr and Mrs H. R. Young, promm- \ j out and popular residents of WeMpert, j I v. ho have spent the greater part ol j j their lives on the West Coast, are at | present in Ckrislehurch. on their way | lo Wellington, where, on December j 1."). ihey 'lid their son will join (lie | Ruani'ie lor London. Yesterday after- | nooii. Mi-: I'.. Dun-ford, who iurmcii;/ l.vid in Weslport for more than :!" ' year-, v. a., husk s.-. at a f> o'clock party given at her Hat in Gloucester : lreel ! vssf m honour of Mr and AlrsYoims. j who were thus all'ordcd an opportunity of meeting many friends under way I oka-sn* ( ondibons j Good wishes for the iu'uire hani ijuis.-. and prosperity of Mr and Ms ; '-'in.i:i■; ~nd their Son were expre.--(ii I 1..;.- t .. guests, who assured tlicm of a | warm \v -Iconic wiien they returned I to .:• w // '-aland, which will probab!\ I sot bo lor a t'ew years. I Ml-, Doosford's guest -. me. i ,i • whom wve I'oi'mer residents of ihe | Wet Con t. were Mr and Mr.-, 11. R. 1 Yoiiii*: and Air Harben Young. Mr land Mr, 11. A. Young and Mr E. i Young. Mrs \V. F. Robinson. Miss Godi boy. sen.. Mi.-s M. Enrighi, Mis M. , 1., i'.ltc'. Miss K. Buckhur.i. Mi s ',. ' Enright. "diss Muriel llarkncss, Mis.- : Molhe Wd-nu and Mr .lock Wil.-on. , TENNIS PARTY i . . When Mss Hell \ Craw.-I.av.. who.,e j marriage will take place nexl week ' goes to ie.r new home m .North Canterbury. :-he will lake with her many ; tokt n-- of affection from her friends in j Christchurch. by several of whom she I has been entertained during the last ; few weeks. ■ One of I hr ploasantest ot llicse par- | ties was a tenuis partv given l)v Ale- | Barbara Bayh y at her home in he;: ; dalton ye.-terday afternoon. Between i sets of tennis tea was served indoors. I the dining-room being gay with bowls of mixed Mowers. The quests, each of whom brought. a "bathroom" gift for Miss Crawshaw, were Mrs Clifton-Johnston < Invercargill). Miss Nona Hampton. Miss Lhdev Herdman. Mrs Nelson Belcher. Miss I WihiiD* Macbeth. Miss Mildred Ilia;; jMiss Merle Parrv. Miss Cushla Alitjchell. Miss Joeelvne Mossc. and Mi, j Moira West. jmtiDGK and ".-><><r party i 'l'" a-.-o-t the lete lor ihe Sister.--, ul" I die Mission Building i'uiid. Mr,. K. C. JMeDermotl. assisted by Mr, W. liny-. j ward, held a successful bridge and ) "f>OU"' partv al her home. "Collision." | Ilalswell. I The room, had been artistically cir- | corated for the occasion with bowls I of roses and pastel-shaded (lowers, j Donations were received from the following wellwishers: -Lady Clifford, 1 Mesdames G. G. Holmes, \V. Tomkiu- | son. T. Aspell. F. Holmes. Misses N. | Farrell, F. Harrington. A. Welch, Messrs J. Connellv. F, MeTeague, Farrell. .1. O'Connell, M. Cunneen. J. Alej Quilkiu. I), and H. ATcCoskar. J. Doyle, j and W. Baker. Amongst those present wore. Air and [ All's R. Hayward. Mr and Mrs J. Pal- [ mcr, Ihe Hon. W r . Havward and Mrs Hayward. Mr and Airs A. Scott, Mr ! and Mrs D. F. Donnohy, Mr and Mrs | F. Cunneen. Mr and Mrs J. Sullivan. | Mr and Mi's Cook. Mr and Mrs H. Sparks. Mr and Mrs D. ATeCormick, I Mr and Mrs J. Manning', Mr and Mrs I VV. Talbot. Mr and Airs W. Rodgers. I Mr r.nd Mrs H. McGough. Mr and Mrs U. Mercer, Mr and Mrs .T. Merer.-, Mr and Mrs .1. Sonie. Mesdames W. G. I Ives. A. ('. Nottingham. J. Prenderjgasf. A. Beban. F. McCarlhv, A. Hen-' (Iricksen. G. Murrav-Avnslev. J. Ryan. AT. Kennedy. R. French. J. Sims. G. 1 Gregory, Misses H. MeCloy. M. Daly, 1. Sweeney. D. O'Halloran. Moya Ha;'wnrrl. A. Gouldine. C. Leatham. A. McVeigh. J. and E. L. Crowlev, and T. and M. Ryan. Messrs P. Rvan. R. Ryan. J. V. Lane. AT. Grimmer. J. Denham. C. and T. Tansey. B. Sparks, and R. Nottingham. GARDEN FETE The annual garden fetes to raise funds for the Anama Sunday School, was held in the grounds of Mrs W. Robertson. "Cragieburn.'' Many visitors were present from suiToutiding districts. A Yankee tennis tournament was won by Mrs \V. K. Currie and Mr R. Brown, and clock golf was won by Airs T. Taylor 'Valettai and Mr G W. Sandrey fAshburton Gorge'. Competitions were won by Mrs W. Robertson. Miss Jean Rose.'and Bennett AlcIver. The ReV. A. Kirkland. the Rev. W. Williams, and Mr A. Painter (Sundayschool superintendent), thanked the stallholders, visitors and all who had helped to make the fete successful. Stallholders were:—Produce, Mr Painter: ice cream. Miss Z. Robertson and Miss J. Hayward; soft drinks. Misses Violet Melvcr and Ruth Hewson: bran tub. Mrs J. Rose; balloons. Miss M. A. McLay; sweets. Misses Merle Mclver and Aileen Cobden. | Afternoon tea was served by Mes- j dames Robertson. Mclver, Rose, Ruddiek, Hewson, and Currie. I

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Mesdames J. J. Ardagh, A. Barrett and T. Aspell were hostesses at a musical entertainment held at Ballantvnes tearooms, yesterday afternoon, to augment the funds of the "pink I house" al the fete to be held to-mor-i row in an effort to liquidate toe debt ! on the Sisters of the Mission building in Ferry road. The guests, who were received by the hostesses, were entertained at afternoon tea, and a number ol wellknown artists contributed to the programme arranged by Mr Graham Air.T'Ardayh wore a navy crepe de ! chine frock patterned in floral design with a pale blue hat to tone; Mrs, Barrett's frock of navy and white spotted marccain was worn with a black taffeta coat, and a black straw hat- Mrs Aspell wore a black silk crepe suit with an orchid pink Russian blouse, and a stone marten necklet. Her hat was of black straw. The musical programme was as foli lows:-- Songs. Miss Cecily Audibert; songs. Mr Graham Young; recitations, Airs" J. J. Ardagh: pianoforte solos, Miss Pat Townsencl. Mrs E. J. McI Kaeh"n was the accompanist. 1 Donations were received from Mes- ' dani'-s W. H. Balk E. AT. Sheedy. W. H. : Shelheld. A. Daly. H. McKay. T. Cai hill. Abs-es Crowley. Al. Bradley, and I T. Ryan. 1 Amongst those present were 7vlr : and Airs Graham Young, Mesdames 1.-. | ! T. Moore. N T . Gordon, E. J. McEachen, I M. llcnrv. C. Austin. F. Hutchinson, j I A C. Duncan. T. J. Dwyer, R. B. j ! Rvan, C. Sloper, W. Rodgors. L. M. | I Gregory. J. Vincent. W. Heaphy. A. j i Sandcs! 'J'. Wolfendalc. W. G. Tves. F. I C. McDermott. W. Bowman, O. Watson. 11. Green. G Gregory. H. F. Anderson. Percy Nicholls. A. Thomp- | sou. H. H. W.mchop. Ck Haskins. C. j ' Al. Barißtl. F. M. Kennedy. A. Towns- i | end S. N. Hooker. Misses K. Ann- ; strong'. C< eilv Audibert. M. H\ini. ; ' Sheila fivan. Al. Gallagher. M. Daly. ; ! Kathleen Sandcs, Al. O'Donoghue. and j j Pa! Townsend. j IST. (JEOUCE'S MAKKETJ -- ' i I CON TIM 111) Sl'('( i>s i j Good buMue-.s wa.-- done yesterday j i ; /tornoon and evening by the stall-: : holders at St. George's Market. whi.:h ! ' ;.s being held in the Art Gallery. Dur- | ! ham street. The amount raised during j I Hie tirst two days of the market ex- , ! eeeds the amount raised during the j ; i oi responding period last year. I i In the afternoon a short address was 1 gi\en Ijv Mr George Harper, who was j I iiiroduced by Air George Gould, chair- ! J man of St. Ge.irgo''- Hospital Fxccu- ' I li\'e Conimittee. Seventy Years Ago ! Air Harper gave an interesting ac- ; I count of the lounding of the first hos- | ipiial in Chrislclmrcli. The Canterbury 'Association, in recalled, wiih admir- j : able fiii'esi.gl'it. had -el aside- two hos- i [ pital res.i rve . but nothing more was : (ti.ue toward- establishing a iio,,pi'a! . i until - i,na- ;. i ■;,:■:■ later. Aboul biTo j v lien Chrislcliiircli had a ooiui kit ion ol i , iHMlfl, tiiere y, i:s un hospital in the | tc/wn. In b'l.'iti. the )'ro\ ini'iai ' ■p-ineii : ji-et aside live acre, in liagley Par'u a: , 1 -i hospital reserve, and the.".- tic ' Christehureu ho-pital wa.- unit m i '■ Isiil. In t'i" . siiy da\.- ol the '.( - - ; ; pilal there were "0 nur.-e.- on the ;.ih , l ."-no sairi Mr Harper vvith i sn n... : "each was allowed a pint of beer a j day." Air Harper eongr.itu'.iled !l;0 ] stallholders at the market on the at- I ' tractive appearance of their stalls, and hoped that the financial result would cy.rvcd their most saiigui.u e\]jteta-IC-Ms. , The niai'ket w ill continue tins ;,lte; - i ■ •■ ' on and c \ : ': ; ' ; ;;. ']' h- s-peaker th - i ', a'lern. on will oe Dr. Leslie A.verii;. (iIFT PARTIES I In honour ..I Miss Alice Matheson. ' whoso marriage will take place next I week. Mils Unban Wilhell entertained j a number of friends al Ballantyne.- ' ; Tearoom.-. M-.-s A'latheson received ! !se\-eral pieces of beautiful china for , ' her future home. :' Ainus.iim competitions were won 1), , I Miss Mavis Murray and Miss Loru.i j ! Ailehison. I Miss WilheH's guesl* were Alesdames .1. ATurray. F. Travers. R. Ailehison. C. Harris. L. C. Schumacher, W. H. Kennedy. G. Wills. 'J'. Harvey. Misses Alice Matheson. Lorna Aitcluson. Mavis Alurray. and Ellie Travers | A -'variety" gift party was given by I Mi- and Mrs G. W. Sim (Tainui street. Spreydoin in honour of Miss Marjory ATiller. whose marriage will take place early in the New Year. Games and compel M ions helped (he time to pass pleasantly. j Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. Strathdee, Rev. J. Lawson Robinson and Airs Robinson, Mr and Airs M(-Clean. Air and Mrs F. H. Steel, jun.. Mesdames A. Wilson. A. Grant, j.I. Dal/.iell. Misses Marjory Miller. L. i Austin, Fvalinc Sinclair, Mary Miller, j Peggy Sim, Jean Barnes. Eileen Colled, Messrs James Wilson. A. ATackie land Robert .Sim. i ; I Misses Molly and Joan Alasefield j (Akaroa) were hostesses at a "green" ] gift parly in honour of Miss Phyllis i I Wright, whose marriage will take I place shortly. A pleasant time was I spent in playing tennis, croquet, and | scallywag. j Amongst those present were Misses | Phyllis Wright. Molly and Joan ATase- | held. Lucy Henning, Elsie Keegan, j Dorothy Leete. Leila Narbey. Pearl I Ferris, Belly Wheleh. Averil Kearney, i j Audrey Haley, Noel Wright, Shirley Oliver, Ivy Hayward. T'nelma Mickle, Patricia Broeherie. Mary Armstrong, j Freda Davis. Muriel Clements. Nancy i Nelson Wright. Joan Telford (Christ- | church). Jean McDonald, and I/.nctle 1 Mcllraith lAucklandi. ,\ Mixci-; I'll-; tip. f i j • The indispensable mmcc pie, if made j .; properly, entails a great deal of prcjpa rat ion. Ernest Adams, Ltd.. have | again this year done all the preparaj tion that is necessary and all you have j to do is to purchase Fether-Flake for the pastry and mince meat already mixed and you can have mince pies in the oven within a few minutes. FetherFlake is obtainable at all Ernest Adams. Ltd., Cake Shops at Bci per lb, and best quality fruit mince meat in packets at Lid and Is. This enables you to make the most delicious mince pies at a cost of little more than one penny each. —i

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WEDDINGS BAINBRIDGE— GASSON The marriage was celebrated recently at St. John's Church, Latimer square, of Nora May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. J. Gasson, of Christchurch, to William Read, only son of the late Mr W. Bainbridge, of Cheviot. " The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr Walter Gasson. She wore a frock of ivory satin, cut on diagonal lines, and made to form a slight train. The sleeves and neckline were finished with latticed trimming. Clusters of orange blossoms, held in place her embroidered veil, and she carried an arm bouquet of arum lilies, cream roses, and freesias. She was attended by her sister, Mrs J. A. Gibb, as matron of honour. Her close-fitting frcck of pink crinkle crepe was made with cowl sleeves, and her wide-brimmed straw hat toned with her frock. She carried an arm bouquet of roses and carnations. The two small flower girls were Carol Lund (Timaru), the bride's Godchild, and Alison Gibb, a niece. Their ankle-length frocks of forget-me-not blue georgette were relieved with pink petals, and their small caps were composed of petals in the two tones to match their Victorian posies. Mr Lester Hulbert was best man. The bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe by her small cousin, Fay Downey Mrs Gasson received the guests at Frascati. She was wearing a navy and white flecked suit and a navy hat, and carried a bouquet of red anemones and ranunguli. For travelling, the bride wore a Lido blue suit and a straw hat to tone. NEWTON—THOMPSON The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Mary's Church, Halswell, of Gladys Lilian, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Thompson, to Ronald Herbert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Newton, Heathcote. The Rev. F. A. Tooley performed the ceremony and Mr W. Roseler was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of cream and blue floral georgette, the cowl folds at the neckline being caught with a diamante clasp and a spray of orange blossom. Pier blue georgette swagger coat was trimmed with pleating and her cream Gainsborough hat was finished with small blue flowers. Dark red and cream roses were arranged in her bouquet. Miss Alice Thompson, who attended her sister, wore a frock of figured = georgette in lemon, cream, and brown [ tonings. Her wide-brimmed cream hat was trimmed with a brown ribbon band, and she carried an armlet of Iceland poppies and maidenhair fern. Mr W. Thompson, the bride's brother, was best man. At the reception held at the bride's home, Mrs Thompson received the guests wearing a wine matalasse frock, a navy corded silk swagger coat trimmed with pleating, and a navy hat. She carried a posy of sweet peas. Mrs Newton wore a navy georgette frock with a black swagger coat and a hat to match. LEACH—ARMSTRONG The wedding took place at St. Andrew's Church, Ahaura, of Marjorie Isobel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Armstrong, Blackwater, to Henry Stanley, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. W. Leach, Te Rehunga, Dannevirke. The Rev. W. Beaumont officiated. KEENAN—SHERMAN At St. Mary's Church, Rimu, the marriage was celebrated recently of Constance May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Sherman (Hokitika) to John Dudley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs M. Keenan, of Woodstock. The Rev. Father Joyce officiated, and Mrs W. Knowles was organist. The bride, who was given.away by her father, wore a frock of ivory lace mounted on satin, and finished with a flat bow at the back and the waistline. The cowled sleeves were tapered to form points over the wrists. Her embroidered veil, which formed a long train, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and her bouquet was of white and pale pink roses and gladioli. Miss Lily Sherman, the bride's sister, and Miss Mary Keenan, the bridegroom's sister, who acted as bridesmaids, wore frocks of pale pink and blue silk crepe, finished with gold ornaments at the neckline, and touches of gold relieved the tucked sleeves. Their crinoline hats and mittens toned

with their frocks, and they carried pink and blue flowers. Mr John Kelly was best man, and Mr A. Anderson acted as groomsman. The guests were received later by Mrs Sherman, who was wearing a Wedgwood blue frock of crepe de chine, and a hat to tone. Her posy was of lemon and gold flowers. Mrs Kcenan wore a black crinkle crepe frock trimmed with ivory georgette and hat to match. Tangerine flowers were arranged in her posy. When Mr and Mrs J. D. Keenan left later for the North Island, the bride was wearing a brown and white plaid ensemble suit, and a hat to match. She carried a tweed swagger coal. CARR—DICKSON The marriage of Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Dickson, "Cluncs," Methvcn, to William Francis, second son of Mr and Mrs James Carr, "Rudstone," Methvcn, was celebrated recently by the Rev. Richard Morgan, at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Meth- ! ven. Mrs Adams, the bridegroom's cousin, was the organist. The bride was escorted by her fattier. Her frock of white crepe Venice was made with a short train, and the long sleeves, putted above the elbows, were inset with lace and fitted to long, tight cutis. A sash tied in a bow at the side was finished with a diamante ornament, and her veil of brussels net, edged with lace, fell m folds over the train of her frock. Her armlet was composed of arum lilies. Two bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Dickson, sister of the bride, and Miss Margaret Carr, the bridegroom's sister, wore frocks of blue silk crepe trimmed with kilting, the sleeves being tight filling to the elbows and puffed to the wrist. They carried pink, blue, and white flowers. Mr Reginald Carr attended his brother as best man, and Mr Duncan Dickson, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Later the guests assembled at tho Town Hall, which was decorated with arum lilies and tartan, sprigs of white heather being placed for each guest. The bride's mother wore a brown marocain ensemble with beige trimmings, and a brown hat. She carried a bouquet of roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a black silk ensemble trimmed with white, and a hat to match. Red roses composed hei- bouquet. For travelling, the bride wore a swagger suit of waffle tweed, a Russian blouse, and a hat to tone. YOUNG—GRACE A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends in Christchurch was celebrated this week at Christ Church, Wanganui, when Agnes (Nancy), only daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Grace, "Aries," Wanganui, was married to Douglas Goldie, younger son of Dr. and Mrs W. Young, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. A. Stanley, and the organist was Mr F. Wentworlh Slater. Mrs Leo Campion (Fordell) and Miss Nancyc Hanna (Auckland) sang Mendelssohn's "Greeting" during the signing of the register. White lilies and pink rambler roses, arranged in the church, made an effective setting for the frock of magnolia moire silk worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. Her frock was inset with rose point lace, and at the shoulders frills of the lace flared over the long, tight sleeves. The skirt was close-fitting to the knees and formed a long train finished with a horseshoe of orange blossom, and over it fell her Honiton lace train, lined with chiffon. Her fine net veil was held in place with a coronet of pearls, and she carried a sheaf of white roses, lilies, gypsophila, and pink carnations. Miss Catherine Young, the bridegroom's sister, Miss Mary Mowat, Miss Jean Christie, and Miss Cynthia Wilson (Bulls) were the bridesmaids. Their frocks of parchment net over taffeta were flared below the knees, and apple-green sashes were tied in soft bows at the back of the waistlines. Green taffeta trimmed their cream tagel straw hats, and they carried shower bouquets of pink polyanthus roses, carnations, and delphiniums. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs Denis Young, a cousin, Michael Grace, the bride's brother, and Denis and Warwick Blundell. Messrs George Grace, D. Pharazyn, Bryan Silk, C. Levin, W. Duncan, and F. O. Bridgeman were the ushers. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where Mrs Grace received the guests wearing a frock of Havana brown lace and georgette, and a picture hat trimmed with touches of cream, yellow, and orange. She carried a bouquet of gold and yellow rpses. The bride travelled in a tailored coat of green angora over a frock of green and brown patterned crepe, her small white hat being finished with touches of brown and green.

OBITUARY AIRS M. S. GIBSON The death of Mrs M. S. Gibson, which occurred at her son's residence, Papanui, at the age of 79 years, removes another of the early settlers of Cheviot. Mrs Gibson was a daughter of the late Rev. Henry Pollinger, and was born in Lancashire, England, on August 19, 1855. She left England on November 25, 1880, in the ship Waimate, and came to Christchurch, where she married Joseph Gibson, on March 7, 1881. In conjunction with her husband she rendered valuable assistance to the work of the Durham Street Church, her husband being at the time superintendent of the Sunday School, and in 1887 they removed to St. Albans, where they continued to support the church, and Sunday School, which in those days was in St. Albans lane. Mrs Gibson, together with her husband, who was a successful applicant in the ballot of the Cheviot Estate, in the year 1893, were amongst the lirst arrivals in the district, being followed by their family the following year. In her younger days she was a keen worker at all public functions held in the district, and also rendered great assistance to the local church, and she generously gave the birthday cake for the recent old settlers' reunion banquet. She was of a genial disposition, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Mrs Gibson was predeceased by her husband eight years ago, and her eldest daughter, Mrs J. O. Chapman, three years ago. She is survived by three daughters and four sons;— Mrs T. Wilkinson (Parnassus), Mrs B. E. Wilkinson (Domett), Mrs J. D. E. Winskill (Cheviot), and Messrs E. Gibson (Papanui), A. H. and L. M. Gibson (Cheviot), and S. Gibson (Hororata). There are 15 grand-children. The funeral took place at the Home View Cemetery, Cheviot, where the service was conducted by the Rev. G. Widdup. Pall-bearers were Messrs E. Gibson, A. H. Gibson, L. M. Gibson, and S. Gibson (sons). Floral tributes were sent by The Girls, Stan and Eileen, Madge and Eddie, Len and Honor, John and Mary, Caverhill grandchildren, Gwen and Tom, Oliver and Agatha, Dugald and Mary, Tom and Pearl, Eric Parris, Fred and Min, Thelma and Joy, Mrs G. Barnes and Andrew, Mr and Mrs G. Mantell, Mr and Mrs Hall and Betty, Mr and Mrs N. Wilkinson, Mrs Sharplin, Mrs Lauder, Mrs A. Bosomworth and family, Mr and Mrs D. 11. Milne, Mr and Mrs G. H. Harrison and family, Mr and Mrs Gordon Abbott, Mr and Mrs A. Elliott, Mr and Mrs P. Childs, Mr and Mrs Beddio, Mr and Mrs Lockhart, T. H. Wilkinson and family, Mr and Mrs W.Evans, Mr and Mrs Ashworth, Allen and Meikle families, Iris and Andrew Murray, Mr and Mrs C. Holton and family, Mrs Saunders and family, Mr and Mrs T. Stevenson and family, Mr and Mrs D. Sheffield, Mrs M. J. Jackman and family, Mawson family, Mr and Mrs C. F. Barnes, Mr and Mrs M. L. Foster, H. Bosomworth. Cheviot Returned Soldiers' Association, and Bryndwr Tennis Club. MKS A. ANDERSON The death occurred recently at her home at Black's Point, Rcefton, of Mrs Annie Anderson, widow of the late Mr Carl Anderson. Mrs Anderson was an old and respected resident of Black's Point, having resided there for 50 years. She was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and was 77 years of age. She Is survived by one son, Mr Carl Anderson, of Black's Point, and one daughter, Mrs Fowler, of Blenheim. MRS C. MEARA The death occurred yesterday morning, at Totara Flat, of Mrs Catherine Meara, a pioneer of the Grey Valley district. Mrs Meara, who was 73 years of age, was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and came to New Zealand when she was a small child. She spent several years in Invercargill before going to the West Coast, where she lived at Totara Flat for the last 00 years. She is survived by two sons ana four daughters. MRS T. F. CHAMBERS The death occurred at Sumner early on Wednesday morning of Mrs T. F. Chambers, wife of the director of the School for the Deaf. Mrs Chambers had been ill only since Friday last, when she was stricken with a severe illness, from which sha did not recover, and her death will come as a painful shock to a very wide circle of friends. As Miss C. Gemming she came to the School for the Deaf from the Thames district to join the staff as a teacher. During the eight years she was a member of the staff' she was

very popular among the pupils and the teachers. Her retirement on her marriage was regarded as a distinct loss to the school, where she had shown unusual qualities as a teacher. On the appointment of her husband six years ago as director, Mrs Chambers, who during her married life had taken a keen interest in the welfare of the scholars, went into residence al the school, and soon endeared herself to the scholars and the staff. Her death will be regretted by many persons throughout the Dominion, especially the parents of scholars with whom Mrs Chambers came in contact when travelling with the pupils to their homes. Mrs Chambers was an enthusiastic member of the Sumner Croquet Club. She was largely responsible for the formation of the Junior Tennis Club, and during its existence was keenly interested in its welfare. She is survived by her husband and three children, Miss Enid Chambers, of the School of Domestic Science, Olago University; Miss Marjorie Chambers, of Sumner, and Master Noel Chambers. TIMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL The Rev. J. Rogers and the Misses Rogers, formerly of Dunedin, have taken up residence in Nile street. Mrs F. A. Raymond (Wai-iti avenue) is staying with Mrs Andrew Guild ("Slrathearn," Temuka). Mrs Thomas Wright (Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs C. Bowker (Sarah street). Miss Elsie Goldie, who was staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Goldie (Seddon street), has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs P. Gresson (Invercargill), who have been visiting Timaru, returned south yesterday. Bridge Party An enjoyable bridge party was given by Miss Helen Fox at her home in Wai-iti road last night in honour of Miss Dorothy Walton. The hostess wore a frock of red angel skin, the bodice having a dropped shoulder line and diamente shoulder straps. Miss Walton's frock was of green organdie finished with pink rosebuds and an almond green ring velvet sash. The rooms were decorated with bowls of mixed roses. Those present were Misses Helen Fox, Dorotfry Walton, Enid Haselden, Lucy Mackay, Peggy Killick, Margaret Kerr, Bette le Cren, Grace Mackay, Janet Murchison, and Mary Stone. Morning Tea Party At the South Canterbury Women's Club rooms yesterday morning Mrs Donald Burnett (Te Aka Station, Hakataramea) entertained a few friends in honour of H. Walton, who will leave shortly for a visit overseas. The tea tables were prettily arranged with vases of pink rose buds. Those present were Mesdames Donald Burnett, W. H. Walton, O. H. Porritt, H. Hall, F. Bowe, Dick, S. Black, L. E. Finch, J. J. Heasley, W. Thomas, C. E. Kerr, and H. Hall. Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Messrs G. W. Lee (Auckland), S. Masubost, R. C. Murie, H. Brook, C. Daniels, Keith Cox, J. Halligan, H. Patience (Wellington), N. E. Tingey, H. Whiteman, D. H. Lusk, R. Wynne, L. P. Jeffreys, H. Skinner, F. Hcnshelwood (Christchurch), C. Rhodis, L. D. Cogan, A. Haig, M. Cameron (Dunedin), H. Ritchie (Invercargill), and W. Schumacher (London). COLLINOWOOD SOCIAL CLUB The Collingwood Social Club held its fortnightly social at the residence of Mrs C. Thompson, 29 Keppel street, New Brighton. The arrangements were made by a committee comprising Mesdames C. Thompson, A. E. Cockle, Miss H. Cockle, Messrs B. Rice, and C. Kerr. The winners of competitions were Mrs B. Crew, A. Weir, Mr C. Kerr, and Mr R. Campbell. Those present were Mesdames C. Thompson, S. Adams, F. S. Webley, B. Crew, A. Weir, A. E. Cockle, Misses May Rice, Sybil Scott, H. Cockle, Messrs C. Thompson, B. Crew, C. Kerr, E. O'Connell, D. Grafton, B. Scott, D. Henderson, R. Campbell, B. Rice, and Al E. Cockle. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS Franz. Josef Glaner Hotel: Mi.ss ('.. B. ■Jprman (London), Mrs and Miss Tadman (Yorkshire, England), Mr and Mrs H. W. Boswell, Miss K. Stags (London), Miss G. Greaves (Marlborough), Mrs A. McDouall, Mrs J. Preston (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs C. Brown, Mrs G. Haskins, Mr G. H. Goodcarl, Miss A. M. Goodearl (Sydney), Mr D. H. Ballantyne, Mr F. Gillingham (Balclutha), Miss E. M. Bezznnt (New Brighton), Miss M. J. Sladden, Miss Stedman (Marton), Mrs and Miss Pinch, Miss E. M. Finch, and Mr and Mrs C. Wilson (England), Mr and Mrs Fannine, Miss M. Fanning, Missß. Fanning, Miss K. Orlebar, Mr and Mrs L. B. Campbell, Mr 0. Plank (Wellington), Mr B. C. Dowliiifr, Mr R. Pullor, Mr A. E. Miles, Mr F. H. Baird (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. Cook- (Brisbane), Miss M. Cameron (Greymouth), Miss A. K. Barker, Mr T. J. Virtue (Auckland), Mr B. E. Bird (Nelson), Mrs and Miss Homewood (Melbourne), Hiss F. Birchell (Adelaide), Miss Harpef (Glasgow), Mif-s J. A. Spence (Taumarunui), Miss Tonybee (Timaru), Mr and Mrs A. h. Walker (Queensland), Miss K. Trealiy, and Miss L. Davidson. (Dunedin).

WOMEN'S DIVISION OP FARMERS' UNION SPRINGFIELD BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Springfield branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held in the Springfield Hall, with Mrs R. Milliken presiding over a good attendance. Mrs Ross Mac Donald and Mrs Merry (Annat) displayed many beautiful gifts and showed how they were made. Competitions resulted:—Sweets, Mrs Williams 1, Mrs Perham 2; Christmas gift, Mrs Williams 1, Miss P. Reid 2, Mrs Ashton 3; soft toy, Mrs R. Milliken 1, Mrs Greening 2, Mrs Duncan 3. FREE KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH The December meeting of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association was held in the Young Men's Christian Association's rooms, with Mrs H. T. J. Thacker in the chair. Members present were Mesdames Hadfield, Hamlin, Williamson, Robinson, Powell, Rodda, Lester, Hitchcock, Bishop, Dunbier, Stuart, Misses Hull L. McIlraith, and the secretary. Miss Hull stated that the second year students were still sitting for examination, and some of the teachers were applying for entrance to the Training College. Until' the examination results were known,'it would,not be possible to complete the staff- arrangements for next year,"'she7said. The graduation party will take place at Sunbeam Kindergarten on Thursday evening, when Mrs Thacker will present the certificates, and students' work will be displayed. The Sydenham committee will be in charge of the supper arrangements. It was decided to advertise for students for next year. The end-of-the-year activities hit eluded a successful garden party held at Richmond kindergarten, when £ls was realised; a "bring-and-buy" social at Sydenham added £5 to the funds; a coin party at Selwyn raised £2 Is, and a similar function at New Brighton realised £1 3s. Mrs Thacker congratulated the committees on the year's work. The "break-up" parties for the various kindergartens will be held as follows:—Monday afternoon, New Brighton; Tuesday morning at, 10 o'clock, Sydenham; afternoon, North Linwood; Wednesday morning, Richmond; afternoon, Phillipstown; Thursday morning, Selwyn, afternoon, Sunbeam. SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN The December meeting of the Sunbeam Kindergarten was held in the schoolroom, with Mrs J. R. Evans in the chair. Committee members present were:—Mesdames M. S. Brown, E. Milnes, H. H. Wauchop, C. A. Stringer, L. Porter, W. G. Scannell, P. Carlisle, and Miss Dawe. It was reported that the school roll number was 71, and the average attendance was 56. Subscriptions for the month totalled £5 0s 3d. The mothers' committee had held a successful fair in October, when £l6 15s had been realised, and Mrs Chilman had made the birthday cake for the birthday anniversary celebrations. PARTY AT ASHBURTON About 25 members of the junior group of the Ashburton Women's Institute held a surprise party at the home of Miss Enid Lewitt. During the evening the president (Miss E. Collison), on behalf of the members-, presented Miss Lewitt with a silver institute spoon in honour of her approaching marriage. Community singing, debates, games, and competitions were held, the winners of the competitions being Misses F. Hardy, A. Hosken, and M. Willers. A small presentation was also made to Mrs T. Lewitt in appreciation of her voluntary assistance to the group on many occasions. Miss Mai Willers (secretary) made the presentation. Miss Lewitt also received a number of gifts for the kitchen of her future home. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY To celebrate the coming-of-age of their second son, Ronald John, Mr and Mrs J. F. Neville entertained a number of friends in the Northcote Hall, Papanui. The time was spent in games and dancing, and items were given by Mr H. Smallbon, Miss Jean Harding, and Messrs Tate (2). Music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs H. Smallbon and R. Jeal, and Mr S. Munro was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J. Tate," Mr and Mrs W. Smallbon, Mr and Mrs G. Isle, Mr and Mrs Shaskey, Mr and Mrs King. Mr and Mrs Laing, Mr and Mrs Schimanski, Mr and Mrs Cooper, Mr and Mrs Sibbald, Mr and Mrs Grimwood, Mr and Mrs Aitken, Mr and Mrs R. Neville, Mr and Mrs Lilley, Mesdames Clarke, Gilmore, Munro, Harding, McGuire, Rossiter, Brand, Misses Rita Smallbon, Sadie Nee. Vera Nee, Winnie Roxborough, Grace Roxborough, Colleen Neville, Roma Gilmore, Grace Barnes, Kathleen and Jean Harding, Margaret McGuire, N. Rossiter, Clare and June Tate, Kathleen. Eileen and Merle Biggs, Messrs H. Smallbon, J. Tate, W. McDonnell, H. Roxborough, S. Munro, B. Gilmore, W. Turner, J. Barnes, S. Buxton, N. Haylock, D. McKenzie, T. Gleeson, P. McGuire, R. Neville, R. Borcoskie. B. Frame, W. Karnlack. and R. Lilly. CONCERT AT JUBILEE HOME An enjoyable concert was given at the Jubilee Home, Woolston, by Madame Gower Burns, assisted by her students and members of the opera and glee class. Amongst the beautiful bouquets received by Madame Gower-Burns during the evening was one presented by Mrs Day, the oldest inmate of the home, who is 91 years of age. Bouquets were also presented to Mrs McEachen, the accompanist. The programme was much appreciated by the inmates, who asked that a return visit should be made as soon as possible. Madame Gowcr-Burns has acceded to the request. Supper was served and the matron and inmates thanked the performers for the pleasure the entertainment had given them. The programme, was as follows: PartM'tips. "Aspiration." "The Danoe," "Lul]n l>y" (O. Klgar); son-, "stnr "f Kvo" (K. Wasnrr). Mr John Dmiford; soul-, "L'Kto" (Ch.imimide). Miss Susie. Wit. ,-,helt; pianoforte solo. Mrs Krin McKachen ; son;:, "Mia Piruhrdlu" (G'omm). Madame Gower-Burus; part-songs, "The Wind and the nose" (C. Frank), "Lullaby" (Massenet), "Happiness" (Schumann), Madame Gower-Burns and members of tho opera class; song, "The Blind Ploughman" (Clarke), Mr John Dunford; song, "Serenade" (Schubert'), Miss Susie Pritchett; pianoforte solo, Mrs Eric McEachen; sons, "Sing, Sweet Bird" (W. Gnnz), Madame Gower-Burns; part-songs, "I Know a Bank," "Where the Bee Sucks," "Ye Spotted Snakes." "It Was a Lover and His Lass," Madame Gower-Burns and members of her opera class. Mrs Eric McEachen was the accompanist. 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 6cL -6

CERCLE FRANCAIS The last meeting for this year of the Cercle Francais took the form of a social, held last evening at the club rooms of the Federation of UniversityWomen. The hostesses were Mrs C. Malthus, Mrs Sydney Thompson and Miss A. Thompson. Madame Alan Just read an article entitled "Dictionnaire Fantaisiste." a witty explanation of French phrases and words, with their different meanings and uses. A general knowledge competition in French, set by Miss A. Thompson, was won by Mile. Germiquet. The prize was presented by Mrs C. Malthus. A competition in reassembling cutup advertisements was won by Madame L. Sinclair. Madame A. Just presented the prize. There were present: Mesdames C. Malthus, Sydney Thompson, L. Sinclair, Alan Just, Sunley, W. H.Joyce, Miles Germiquet, P. Gross, Genevieve Bobenrieth. Misses Horth, Chrystobel Robinson, Faith Herdman, Kathleen Gresson, Mary Thompson. Anne Thompson, Doreen Clowes, M. G. Farauharscn. M. J. and E. H. Westall, Monica Richards, Janet Brown. Dora Charters. Kathleen Bartrom, Messrs H. Cato. C. 1.. Low. J. H. R. Parker. J. J. D. Sinclair, de Buesjer. R. J. McLaren, Mr and Mrs C. L. Ridgon. CROCK FORD'S CI.L B In the November Mitchell championship. which was held over three nights, the best scores were:—Mr E. F. Stead 1, Mrs A. McDowell 2, Mrs C. M. Hill 3. Mrs N. Laver 4. Last night an ordinary Mitchell match was played, the best scores being:— North v. South—Mr ". De B. Asr.worth and Mrs G. Morgan 1, Mrs N. Laver and Mrs A. S. Geddes 2, Mr R. D. R. Mitchell and Mrs V. Stapp 3. East v. West—Mrs R. J. Delahunty and Mrs H. Pickering 1, Mrs G. Cowper and Mrs A. McDowell 2, Mrs H. Wauchop and Mr P. A?ar 3.

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