News For Women

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21356, 26 December 1934, Page 2

News For Women

CHILDREN'S PARTY OAK OF SYDENHAM LODGE The annual children's Christmas party, held by the Oak of Sydenham Ledge, No. 15, Druids, took place in the Railway Social Hall, Carlyle street. A.D., Bro. L. S. Dixon, presided, and there was a large attendance. Various games were played during the evening. All the children present received paper hats, balloons, squeakers, flags, bags of lollies, and soft drinks. Competitions held, resulted as follows: Recitations: —Boys, six years and under: Morris Dixon 1, Edwin Palmer 2, Graham McCulley 3; girls: June Fisher 1, S. Beckett 2, Bernie Slade 3. Recitations —Boys, seven to nine years: James Palmer 1, Lawrence Joslund 2, Oscar Wakeham 3; girls: May Curtis 1, Joyce Schumacher 2, Marjorie Schumacher 3. Recitations —Boys, 10 to 12 years: D. Gallagher 1, L. McGrath 2, E. Robertson 3; girls: Gwen .Ryder 1, Betty Ford 2, Joan Joslund 3. P.A., Bro. F. Entwistle. played the music for the evening. D.P. Bro. F. L. Herriot (Anchor Lodge) and P.A. Bro. W. Stephens (Perseverance Lodge) were the judges for the'reciI tations.

CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATIONS AT HOTEL FEDERAL The sunshine, the singing of Christmas carols, and the peeling of cathedral bells gave a real Christmas atmosphere at the Hotel Federal at dinner time yesterday. In entering the vestibule, fairyland met the gaze of the gyests. Festoons of all colours, bowls of flowers, big gas-filled balloons and coloured lamps formed the effective decorations. Then the gong sounded, and the dining room doors were flung open to reveal a marvel of decorative art. Suspended from the ceiling were huge crackers, balloons, streamers. Floating gas-filled balloons were tied to each chair, wonderful paper hats for one and all, and presents were placed beside each plate. Soon all hats were put on and the fun began. Balloons were thrown from table to table, and all were soon like one big and happy family, laughing and joking, and no one felt strange. A happy crowd, and a wonderful Christmas dinner, beautifully cooked and served. After dinner all returned to the lounge and jazzroom where the fun was kept going. It was a typical English Christmas, and 197 happy folk thoroughly enjoyed another festive Yuletide.

TIM'AKU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs F. J. Robinson (Ashbury avenue), who have left on a camping trip to the lakes, were accompanied by Miss M. Ross (Invercargill). Mr and Mrs William C. Collins and family (Clifton, Sumner) are visiting Geraldine. Miss D. Barron (Grey road) and Miss T. Ziesler (Elizabeth street) are visiting Mrs James Grant (Grays Hills). Mr and Mrs Graham Heasley (Ashburton) are visiting Mr and Mrs J. J. Heasley (Nelson terrace). Mr and Mrs J. A. Nome and family (Otipua road) have left on a motor tour of Marlborough and Nelson. Mr and Mrs A. C. Martin and family (Beverley road) are spending the holidays at Marlborough. Miss Joan Watson and Miss Betty Aspray (Invercargill) are guests of Mrs P. C. Robertson (Le Cren street). Mrs Edmonds , (Christchurch) is staying with her daughter, Mrs C. T. Ballantyne (Glen-iti). Mr and Mrs J. P. Steven (Beverley road) are spending the holidays at Hanmer Springs. Mr and Mrs Ronald Fisher (Christ - church) are spending a holiday at Cave.

Mr and Mrs Douglas B. Muir and Miss L. Muir (Temuka) are spending a holiday at Edendale. Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel were Miss Paul, Miss B. Paul (Wanganui); Mr and Mrs J. Woolf, Mr D. M. Middleton, Mr C. J. McKay, Mrs A. C. Hullett, Mrs Cargill, Mr and Mrs G. T. Weston (Christchurch), Miss M. O'Bryne, Mrs A. M. Giller, Miss A. O. Giller (Invercargill), Mrs W. Killner (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs Martin, Miss Martin (Scotland), Mr and Mrs J. Becker, Mr J. A. Stables, Miss E. Stables. Miss K. Clapperton, Mr and Mrs Frank Reid (Dunedin), and Mr W. C. Pollard (Bradford). THE PERFECT SUNTAN—A liberal application of TANKIST plus a little exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun quickly produces a rich brown suntan. 'Get a tube of TANKIST tcyday. All chemists. —3

CURRENT NOTES Mrs Ferrar and Miss Helen Ferrar (Wellington), who have been staying with Mrs John Anderson, "Inveresk," Armagh street west, and Miss Evelyn Ferrar, who has been staying with Miss Hazel Elmslie, Murray Aynsley Hill, have left for Kowai Bush, where they are the guests of Mrs Andrew Anderson. Miss Patricia Foster (Papanui road) is spending a holiday at Timaru. Sir Alexander and Lady Godley will arrive in Christchurch on Wednesday, January 16. They will stay with Mr and Mrs George Gould, "Avonbank," Fendalton, and later with Mr and Mrs Norton Francis, Rossall street, Merivale. Miss Harcourt (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Norton Francis, Rossall street. Mr S. G. Raymond, K.C., and his wife and daughter, who arrived in New Zealand by the Rangitata, spent Christmas Day in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Alan Jackson, Purau, have left for the south and will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs A. J. Cottrell (Dunedin) for the Christmas holidays. i Mr and Mrs Norton Oram and j Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett are Dunedin visitors to Hanmer Springs. Mr and Mrs Oliver Begg and j family (Dunedin) are visitors to Christchurch. Mrs J. S. Whittaker, of Malay States, who has been spending the last few months in Christchurch, will leave for Sydney in February accompanied by her daughter, Miss Sybil Whittaker, and her two sons. Mr and Mrs Gerald Morrison (Cashmere Hills) are spending two weeks' holiday in Timaru. Miss Millicent Kennedy (Colombo street north) will leave early in the new year for a visit to Auckland, and will later attend the teachers' summer school at New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs H. C. (Phill.) Barnett, who have been living at Cashmere Hills for the last two years, will leave early in the new year for Auckland, where they will take up residence in their new home.

Mr and Mrs J. T. O'Boyle and Master John O'Boyle (Lakeside, Ellesmere) are spending the Christmas holidays on the West Coast. Mrs Leslie Cookson and family and Mrs M. G. Holford are spending the school holidays in Timaru. Misses Thelma and Netta Grant (Spreydon) are spending the Christmas and New Year holidays at Marlborough Sounds. Miss H. Lockwood will be a Christchurch visitor to New Plymouth for the teachers' summer school in January. Miss Muriel Thompson (Hackthorne road) is spending her holidays on a caravan tour of the Marlborough Sounds. The engagement lias been announced in England of Theodosia Avais, eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs E. H. Shore, the Vicarage, Penryn, Cornwall, to Captain Cecil John Haarlem Meed, R.A.S.C., only son of Mr and Mrs J. Harley Meed, and grandson of the late Major John Meed. J.P., Falmouth, Cornwall. Mr Shore spent many years in Christchurch, and his friends here will be interested to hear of his daughter's engagement. The engagement is announced of Phyllis, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Wood, Riccarton road, Riccarton, to Norman Arthur; only son of Mr and Mrs A. J. Wilson, of Clyde road, Fendalton. The engagement is announced of Phyllis Marjorie, only daughter of Mrs A. H. Ritchie, to Laurence Robert, elder son of Mrs R. Bruce, of Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Clifford Valmont, only son of Mr and Mrs H. W. Fife, Fendalton, to Zoe Verna, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W, Lowry, Petone. The engagement is announced of Kathleen Mary, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. H. Hobbs (Eversleigh street, St. Albans), to Roderic George, only son of the late Mr G. G. Compton, and of Mrs Compton, St. Albans.

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Miss Dorothy Robertson (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Pryce Jones for the Christmas holidays. Dr. and Mrs J. W. Crawshaw (Merivale) are leaving for Pictor. to-morrow for two or three weeks. Miss D. Allen and Miss Betty Nancarrow, who have been visiting China, returned to New Zealand by the Makura on Monday. Mrs I. L. Andrews (Wellington), Dominion secretary of the Nev Zealand Red Cross Society, left by the Wanganella on Sunday for a six weeks' visit to Sydney. Mrs Cecil M. Pickthall, second daughter of Sir Harold Beauchamp, arrived in Wellington on Monday from London by the Strathnaver. She will stay about three months in the Dominion.

Miss Lulu Dyer (Wellington), who has been visiting England, returned to New Zealand by the Strathnaver early this week. Miss E. Kelly (Beckenham) left on Sunday for the north to be present at the marriage of her brother, Mr D. T. Kelly, of the teaching staff of the District High School, Taihape, to Miss Claudia Perrett, of Hamilton. Cabled advice was received in Christchurch yesterday of the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Marshall, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Mrs Marshall, who was Miss Mona McCullough, of Bealey avenue, Christchurch, has many friends in Canterbury. Miss O. F. G. Porteous (Dunedin) is visiting Christchurch. Miss Mona Grubb, who went to Dunedin to be bridesmaid at the ! Freeman-Brinsden wedding, is tho guest of Mrs E. McArthur. Amongst entrants for the South Island championship croquet tournament, which will open at Dunedin on January 3, are Mesdames Barnes and Palmer and Mr Penn (United Club, Christchurch), Mesdames J. T. Wilson, Telfer, McLeod, and Mis 3 Perrin (Southland), and Mrs E, M. Forsyth (Taihape). j The matron gratefully acknowledges the following gifts sent to the tuberculosis institutions, Cashmere Hills: —Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson (Cashmere) and Mrs F. S. Waterhouse (Cashmere), magazines; Mrs M. P. Blathwayt (Alford Forest), magazines; and Mrs Leslie Talbot (Temuka), clothing; Canon A. H. Norris, Mrs B. E. H. Whitcombe (Merivale) and Mrs R. F. Bakewell (Sumner), papers and magazines; Mrs Johnstone ("Hilton," Cashmere Hills), books; Mrs Pullan (Sumner), papers; Mr H. Papprill, matron, "Holly Lea," and Mr P. Harris (Cashmere), papers; Women's Christian Temperance Union (per Miss Jewell, Manchester street), weekly bundles. For Fresh Aii Home: Mrs Lowry (Cashmere Hills), papers.

"BREAK-UP" PARTY CARNOCH AN -GEDDES SCH 00L OF DANCING A very enjoyable* party was held in Ihe Selwyn Kindergarten recently for the pupils of the Carnochan-Geddes Studio of Dancing. The table was prettily decorated and a party tea was provided for the children. Numerous competitions, games, and dances were enjoyed during the evening. Some of the adult pupils assisted in entertaining the children. Competitions were won by Misses Ngaire Brown, Valerie Timms, Jean Gill, Pat. Walklin, Shirley Fisher. Music was played by Misses Betty Carnochan, Valerie Timms, and Messrs Ron McKay and Percy Geddes. Those present included Misses Betty Carnochan. Ngaire Brown. Pat Walkiin, Shirley Fisher, June Timms, Runs Scott, Jean Gill, Maureen Brown. Nola Thomas, Joyce Parsons, Pat Hawley, Valerie Timms, Bonnie Evans, Marie Parsons, Dorothy Geddes, Billie Scorah, Jean Skilling, Colleen Hibbert, Messrs Percy Geddes, Ron Mackay, Vernon Loft. Gerald Geddes, Masters Bobby Nichollson. Kevin Pickering, Frank McKay, and Lambert Scott. CAMBRIAN SOCIETY I

i v To prove that Father Christmas is j a very versatile person, he became a real Welshman for the little guests of the Cambrian Society on Saturday night. About 150 parents and children had gathered together in the Toe H Hall, where he arrived., with due ceremony, and after inspecting the heavily laden Christmas tree,, he gave each little guest a present. Mr C. E. Jones (president) welcomed the children and adults who spent a very pleasant time.

While the children were resting at intervals between games, a group of eight Welsh girls, under the leadership of Miss Myra Pollard, entertained the company. They sang three old carols, an 3 performed two Welsh folk dances, "Break of Day" and "Greet the New Year," which were greatly appreciated by the audience. Competitions were won by Mrs J. G. Parry, Miss M. Pollard, and Mr E. Williams. Members of the committee responsible for all the arrangements were Mesdames Herriot, R. H. Williams, Nicholls, Wood, Misses M. Williams. M. Pollard, Messrs C. E. Jones, E. R. Caygill, J. G. Parry, W. Wood, Nicholls, D. Gann, and A. M. Owen. PRESENTATION TARTY

Members of the Addington Public Library Committee gathered in the library to honour Miss Vera Ingham, whose marriage will take place shortly. In presenting an electric jug to Miss Ingham, Mr R. Flintoff (president) said that she had given very valuable service to the library, and it had been much appreciated. On behalf of members he wished Miss Ingham much happiness in the future. Competitions were held, the winners being Mesdames E. Chapman, M. French, Hubert, Misses Ingham. I. Glubb, Messrs H. Alien and P. Gordon. Supper was provided by the ladies.

WEDDINGS M'KEE—BRYANT The marriage was celebrated on Saturday at St. John's Church, Latimer square, of Edith May. younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. J. Bryant, Sherborne street, to Max Hunter David, elder son of the late Dr. and Mrs MeKee (Methven). The Rev. Eric Osmers (Methven) performed the ceremony, and Mr C. Davies was the organist. During the signing of the registrar a violin solo was played by Miss Ada King. The bride was given away by her father. Her frock of white pebble satin was cut 011 classical lines, and formed in a slight train. A tiny cape over one shoulder was embroidered in white and silver, and on the other shoulder was a flat bow. The long fitting sleeves tapered in points over the hands. Her beautiful veil, embroidered in white and silver, was attached to a tiny cap of lace edged with pearls and finished with orange blossom over each ear, and she carried a sheaf of Bermuda lilies. She was attended by her sister. Miss Margaret Bryant, and Miss Winnie McKee, a sister of the bridegroom. Their frocks of powder blue silk were patterned in a deeper blue floral design, and were made with slight trains. On each frock the drapery of one of the capelets, which formed the sleeves, continued in a V at the back of the bodice. Pale pink and blue flowers trimmed their soft blue hats, and sweet peas to tone were arranged with roses and maidenhair fern in their trailing bouquets. Mr A. Copeland was best man, and Mr Keen acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Winter Garden by the bride's m'other, who wore a wine-col-oured suit and a hat to match. Her bouquet was of cream roses and maidenhair fern. The bride's going away frock was of marine blue marocain crepe, cut on fitting lines, with pleats at each side, an uncommon feature being the high neckline formed by a wide goffered frill, finished with a narrow black velvet ribbon round the centre and falling in a long bow at the back. She wore also a black picture hat, a squirrel fur. and a pony-skin coat. Mr and Mrs M. H. D. McKee left by the Makura for Montana, where they will make their home. The bride was the original for several academy pictures painted by Mrs Cecil Kelly.

RYAN—BARKKR The marriage took place at Suva, Fiji, on November 26, of Molly, onl>; daughter of the Hon. Alport and Mrs Barker, of Suva, to Frank I'Anson, second son of the late Mr Charles Ryan and Mrs Ryan, of Springfield, Canterbury. Miss Valmai Mackenzie was the bridesmaid, arid Mr W. E. Hancock, manager in Fiji for the Union Steam Ship Company. Ltd., was best man. The father of the bridg, who was born in Akaroa, is Mayor of Suva, and r. member of the Fiji Legislative Council. At the reception held afterwards at the Town Hall, and which was attended by more than 250 guests, there was a very representative gathering, including the Governor of Fiji, Sir Murchison Fletcher. K.C.M.G., the Chief Justice, Sir Maxwell-Anderson and Lady Maxwell-Anderson, and the Acting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. A. A. Wright, and Mrs Wright. Former Mayors of Suva were also present in Ihe persons of Sir Henry Scot!. K.C., and Sir Henry Marks. Mr Ryan is a member of the literary staff of the "Fiji Times and Herald," of which MiBarker is the proprietor. As secretary of the Fiji Publicity Board. Mr Ryan is also interested in the publicity and tourist activities of the colony. He was formerly on the literary staffs of the Auckland "Sun" and the Timaru "Herald."

SANDERS—STRING PEL LOW On Monday afternoon, the wedding was celebrated at. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Oxford trrrcec. of Edith, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stringfellow, Clarence road, fo James, second son of the late Mr Sanders and of Mrs Sander?:, Riccarton. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson officiated, and Mr R. E. Like was organist.

The bridegroom is n well-known League footballer, having been a New Zealand representative player. A frock of ivory delustred satin beaute was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. Capelet frills on the V-shaped yoke of the frock gave a dropped shoulder effect, the long sleeves being finished with a row of tiny buttons. The Jong skirt widened in flares from a pointed hip yoke. Orange blossom held in place her embroidered tulle veil, and her trailing bouquet of cream Rowers wr« relieved with touches of pink. Miss Blanche Stringfellow, who attended the bride; wore a fox-glove pink frock of satin, a sash panel from the V neckline being swathed lightly and tied in a bow at the back. <\ clustered bandeau of pink daisies trimmed her wide crinoline straw hat, and she carried shaded pink carnations.

The bride's niece, little Betty Hanna as flower girl, wore a long frock of delphinium blue georgette, finished with tiered frills, the frill-edged cape collar being tied at the back. The pink and blue flowers of her bandeau toned with her Victorian posy. Mr Leith Moore was best man A reception was held at Dixieland. Mrs Stringfellow wore a navy frock patterned in red and beige, a plain navy coat, and a hat to tone She earned a bouquet of red flowers. Mrs ■Sanders wore a black marocain frock patterned in mauve tonings, a black crepe coat, and a hat to match. Mauve flowers were arranged in her bouquet. For travelling the bride wore a sapphire blue ensemble of tree bark crepe, finished with kilting, and a hat to tone.

BROOKES—BRUCE A wedding of interest, in Canterbury and Otago was celebrated at Ashburton on Saturday, when Edith Eileen eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Murdoch Bruce, ''Mill House," was married to Geoffrey Charles, eldest son of Mrs S. H. Brookes, of Rangiora, and formeily of Timaru. The ceremony took place in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. R. S. Watson officiated. Miss L. Watt was organist and a solo was sung by Miss Winifred Bruce. The church had been beautifully decorated with greenery and blue and gold flowers. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of parchment delustred lace, over white angel-skin, made with a high cowl neckline. The cowled sleeves were caught into cuffs below the elbows, and the close-fitting skirt was slightly flared below the knees, and Xormed a train at the back. a

Her veil which formed a second train, was of white net and lace, and was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of lilies, hollyhocks, and carnations. Misses Winifred Bruce, a cousin ot the bride, Mary Bruce, the brides sister, and Alice Miller (Christchurch) were bridesmaids. Their frocks were of powder blue georgette over shot taffeta, and were made similar to the bride's frock, with the exception of the skirts, which were fully-flared from the knees. The bodices were trimmed with silver buttons at the back. Their bandeaux were of delphiniums to match their bouquets. Mr Alan Bruce, the bride's brother, was best man. and the groomsmen were Mr H. O. Roseveare (Timaru) and the bridegroom's brother. Mr S. Brookes (Rangiora). Messrs R. J. Z. Bruce and W. G. Bruce, the brides brothers, were the ushers. At the reception, held at "Mill House." Mr and Mrs Bruce entertained about 134 guests. Mrs Bruce wore a frock of black georgette and lace and a hat to match, and carried a bouquet, of bronze abutilons. A frock of navy diagonal pin-tucked serge georgette was worn by the bridegroom's mother. Her hat was of navy tagel straw to match, and she carried pink sweet peas. When Mr and Mrs G. C. Brookes left by car for the north the latter was wearing a blue and fawn ensemble and a peacock blue straw hat. She carrvd a musquash fur coat.

HOBDAY—WOODHA.M At St. Mary's Church. Manchester street north, the wedding was celebrated of Moira Eileen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Woodham. Fitzigerald street, St. Albans, to Ronald Glanville, youngest son of Mrs E. Hobday, Papanui, and the late Mr Hobday. The officiating priest was the Rev. Father S. O'Connor, S.M., and Miss Dorothy Blake wss organist. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a gown of ivory satin beaute, moulded to the figure, and flaring from panels in the skirt to a slight train. A small roll collar was folded back over the yoke of beautiful Limerick lace, and her long mittens of similar lace were continued above the elbows to meet the flared epaulets. The bridal veil was arranged from a lace cap caught with orange blossom, and a sheaf of Christmas lilies was carried. . Miss Cicely Woodham, a sister, and Miss Brenda Fullen attended the bride, wearing dainty frocks of forget-me-not blue Swiss embroidered muslin, each finished with a swathed sash of pink taffeta, and bands of the pink set low on the flounced skirt and on the wide collar. They wore pink lace mittens and wide blue picture hats with pink and blue trimming. Their fan bouquets were of shaded pink flowers with blue introduced. Janice Borrell was flowergirl. wearing an early Victorian frock of pale pink French muslin embroidered in blue, with scallops of kilting on the skirt and touches' of blue ribbon velvet on the puffed sleeves. Her quaint little pointed cap was of pink sweet pea petals set in blue velvet leaves, and in her posy were flowers of the same two shades. Mr Cyril Woodham, brother of the bride, acted as best man. and Mr Rob Harvey was groomsman. The reception was held at Melody Lane, where Mrs Woodham received the guests wearing a black georgette frock with lace yoke lined with pink georgette, and a wide black hat with touches of pink in the trimming. A shoulder spray of shaded pink carnations was a further touch of colour. Mrs Hobday was in a navy satin frock patterned in lemon, and a navy hat trimmed with contrasting colour. Her shoulder spray was of lemon carnations tinged with pink. When Mr and Mrs R. G. Hobday left on their wedding trip the bride was wearing a smart suit of fawn wool georgette, with buttons of jade green, toning with her green blouse. Her very wide hat was of nigger brown and fawn.

HUBBARD—CARR The wedding was celebrated in Christchurch recently of Letetia. youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H. Carr, sen., Greenpark, to Henry, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs Stephen Hubbard, Broadfield. GEARY—FOSTER At Iloly Trinity Church, Greymouth, the wedding was celebrated on Saturday of Miss Ella Catherine Foster, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Foster, of Aratika, to Mr David Geary, of Waipuna. Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn performed the ceremony. Miss H. Foster attended her sister, and Mr M. Geary was best man. Mr and Mrs D. Geary left later for Christchurch. UROUGHTON— FORD On Saturday morning, the wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Greyrnoulh, of Thelma, daughter of Mr and Mrsr W. R. Ford, Greymouth, to George, son of Mr and Mrs G. Brought.on. 'j'olara Flat. Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn performed the ceremony. Miss Lorna Outram was bridesmaid, and Mr W. A. Fairhall, a cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr and Mrs G. Broughton left by car for Christchurch. NINETY-SEVENTH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Slumps and booms are taken as a matter of course by Mrs Jane Ireland, who celebrated her ninety-seventh birthday anniversary yesterday. Mrs Ireland, who has been a resident of Methvcn for the last 23 years, was bom in Canada in 1837. As a child the went with her parents to Ireland, where she later met her future husband. who had just returned from Australia. A few years after their marriage they decided to emigrate to New Zealand, and they arrived after an adventurous voyage in the Mermaid in 1859. For- a time they lived in Christchurch, then removed to Springston, and later Mr Ireland took up land at Selwyn-and afterwards at Drain road, Doyleston. About 30 years ago Mrs Ireland was left a widow, and a little more than 20 years ago she went to live at Methven. She has a lively recollection of the hardships and also the enjoyments of the early days in Canterbury, and of the many difficulties met and surmounted. Mrs Ireland is still very active and in good health.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCB Warner s Hotel: Mr and Mrs G. A. Findlay (Dunerlin). United Service Hotel: Mrs Desmond Todd find Misses E. and N. (irHnt (Wellington >. Mrs F>. C. Rutherford (Hororata). Mr and Mrs C. W. K. Shnrlnnd (London), Miss E, l.'rnig, JIiFR 1. Gartlnvaite, and Miss V. s.mitli ilhmedin). and Mr and Mrs 0. T. Schadi'li (West port.). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs H. K. Poppehvoll and Mimes McAnuUy and Mvr.-i Hart (Dnnedin), Mr. Mrs, and' Mies Raymond (London), and Mr and Mrs St. Martin (Wellington). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs Andrews (Balelntlia), Mrs and Miss Ooburn and Mr and Mrs T). Mount (Greymouth), Miss 0. Carson. Mrs and Miss Atkinson, and Mr and Mrs Kearney (Wellington), Mr and Mrs G. Ahorevombie and Mr and Mrs McPliersnn (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. C. Kingston and Misses Olive and Maisie Kingston (Akaroa), and Mr and Mrs Tt. Wild (Hokitika). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs U. If. Pincombe (Sydney), Mr and Mrs W. K. Sligo, and Mrs W. W. Steadman (Dunedin).

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES ASHLEY The meeting of the Ashley Women's Institute this month took the form of an afternoon for children, a prettily decorated Christmas tree being the centre of attraction. Precisely at 3 o'clock Father Christmas arrived to distribute the gifts from the tree. Each child received a gift and the smaller ones received in addition sweets and balloons. During the afternoon bouquets were presented to Miss Butcher, who is leaving the district, and to the president, Miss J. Croft. Competitions were won by Mrs W. Davis and Mrs H. H. Jones, and Mrs S. Quick and Mrs G. Rattley. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies. CHEVIOT The monthly meeting of the Cheviot Women's Institute was held in the Botanic Gardens Reserve, Cheviot, and took the form of a picnic for the children of members. There was a large attendance, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by those present in games and competitions. The winners of the children's competitions were Gwenda McGiffert and Betty Elliott. The competition for the best limerick on the women's institute resulted: Mrs W. O. M. La wry 1 and Mrs A. Williamson 2. The best Christmas present made from material costing Is resulted: Mesdames G. L. Nell and A. Williamson (equal) 1. The members of the committee acted as hostesses. MARONAN The Maronan Women's Institute arranged a party for children of the members, and 30 children, including three babies, enjoyed the fun provided for them. From a fish pond each child hooked a present in the shape of a fish, which had been carefully selected for them by the younger members. The babies were given lifelike rabbits, sent by Mrs C. Dunstan, and each child received a balloon and a bag of sweets. During the meeting, which was presided over by Mrs Graham Scales, the children played in the school grounds, and all joined in a hunt, the treasure being found by Dora Whiting. After a delicious tea, provided by the members, Mrs J. Davidson produced sweets and nuts, for which the children scrambled. The school gardens, gay with flowers. and the trimly-cut grass were much admired. Among the visitors were Mrs Houston, president of the Tinwald Women's Institute, and Mrs H. Christie, who gave a demonstration on the icing and decoration of a Christmas cake, which was watched with much interest. Mrs Matt Farrell moved a hearty vote of thanks. There were some beautiful specimens in the' rose competition, which resulted:—Miss Eva Galletly 1, Mrs J. Davidson 2, Miss Bertha Galletly 3. Other competitions resulted: Christmas present costing Is 6d: Mrs D. Hamber 1, Mrs T. Cavill 2, Miss Eva Galletly 3. Bowl of mixed flowers: Mrs G. Scales 1, Miss Mary Whiting 2, Mrs J. Whiting 3. Mrs Houston and Mrs H. Christie judged the competitions. One new member was enrolled. A vote was taken on the formation of a Mid-Canterbury federation in Ashburton, members being in favour of the existing arrangements. The sales table was well patronised.

AROWHENUA The fourth Christmas party of the Arowhenua Maori Women's Institute was held in the Maori Hall, Mrs K. Rehu (vice-president) presiding. The evening was spent in musical items, games, and folk dancing, and toys from a Christmas tree were distributed to the children by Mrs E. Gillum, assisted by Mesdames W. Mihaka, Taipana, and M. O'Connor. The hostesses were in charge of the supper arrangements and the Christmas cake was cut by Miss Mercia Rehu. A. hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Williams for making the cake, and Mrs Wade for carrying out the icing. After supper dancing was held, a lucky spot waltz being won by Mrs S. Hansen and partner, a statue waltz by Miss Georgina Wixon and partner, and an old-timers' lucky spot by Mr T. Shaw and Mrs H. Hopkinson. A musical parcel competition was won by Miss H. Walker. Songs were sung bv Mrs Rehu, Mrs O'Connor, and William Torepe. and an action song was given by institute members. LYNDHURST The Lyndhurst branch of the Women's Institute entertained the children of the district at a Christmas party which was held in the Lyndhurst Hall. Games were played and two competitions for the children were held. The "bag" competition was won by June Bland and the stlCk mpe J; ition b * Neville Anderfhor henFF t Christmas arrived theie was much excitement. From a j tree he presented paoh child with a present. Sapper was served by the members of the insU-

I WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION ' DIAMOND HARBOUR-PURAU The r-.o:/. 1 !!;.' meeting of the Diamof.d Har:;ciir-Purau branch of the ~ Uv; ion of the Farmers' union V.-C> in the golf pavilion, Dia:r:tir.u Harbour, with Mrs Harold Gardine- fivsiding over a large attendance Dm- r lf > the evening twe one-act 1;*;. were presented by the SciUA'.::.-:. memlers:—Mesdamcs R. CCandv. A.'ex. Garoiner. J. Hunter, E. j43.--A-.-i., Alan Jackson. Misses B. Gardiner. P. Hunter. R. Gardiner. E. Jsherwcr-d. D. Gardiner, and N. Gardiner. Winners of competitions were as follows:- Ya.-c- of flowers, Mrs Godtrcv 1. Mi: s Lynley Jackson 2; most attract•*.•«* ."-nd economical Christmas present. Mi.-.; Ngaio Gardiner 1, Mrs Hopkins 2. it was decided to hold a social in the golf pavilion on January 12. in aid of funds for the community chest. Hostesses for the evening were- D. Wood, J. Miller. and C". Brown.

OXFORD BRANCH Mrs T. Bkiin presided at the monthly meeting of the Oxford branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Five new members were welcomed A Christmas cake, given by tcvera: members, was won by Mrs E. C. R. In wood and Mrs F. Loffhagen Home competitions resulted:—Sultana cake, Mrs W. R. Johnston; nut loaf Mrs R. J. Gilchrist: Christmas gift' costing not more than 2s 6d Mrs T Blain and Mrs R. Macaulay '(equal)•' novelty. Miss Hita Skurr 1, Miss McComack 2. and Mrs W. Knowles 3 At the next meeting to be held in February, the competitions will be for 2 ginger take and a sponge roll and for the best article made from a sugar-bar. Hostesses for the afternoon were Miss Cobham, Mesdames Croy, H. G. Cross. E. A. Bowman, and w' Fen wick. KOWAI BUSH BRANCH Mrs Cox presided over a large attendance at the Kowai Bush branch of the Women .s Division of the Farmers' Union. A competition for the best home-made Christmas present was won by Mrs Cox 1. Miss Starr 2 and Miss Brenda Smart 3. ""Mrs Macdonald gave a demonstration on barbola work, and a display of Christmas gifts arranged by Mrs Moffat (Sheffield) and Ross Macdonald (Annat) attracted rnuch attention. Hostesses were DougCjO* and Misses Armstrong and HORORATA BRANCH There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Hororata branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, which u'as held in the parish room. Mrs T. E. Pearson presided. It was decided to hold a meeting in January. Mesdames T. E Pearson and W. Thwaites were appointed delegates to attend the conference at Christchurch in January The competition for a Christmas gift to cost not more than Is 6d, to bf sold for the funds, resulted: Mrs setts 1. Mrs Gibson 2, Miss P. Oliver 3- Mrs F. Locker gave a demonstra!l 0n ,°" cake icins. for which she was inanked. Mrs Pearson, Mrs W rhwaues, and Mrs K. Hall were the costesses for the afternoon.

ASHBURTON BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Ashburton branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held on Monday, the president (Mrs E. M. Begg) presiding over a good attendance. Mrs Begg reported on the housekeeping scheme, and Mrs V> Penny gave a very interesting report on the recent farmers' visit to l-mcoln College. Competitions refu™ Mrs Penny 1, Mrs 2, Miss C. McMillan 3; vegetables, Mrs Bennett 1, Miss McMillan " 5 Ir ?„? enn y 3; frui t cake, Mrs Penny and Miss McMillan (equal) 1, Mrs *#£ 3; Mrs Penny 1, Mrs Begg 2, Miss McMillan 3. V*: GERALDINF. BRANCH .The monthly meeting of the GeralCiite branch of the Women's Division ci tne New Zealand Farmers' Union was held in the Town Hall supper room, the president (Mrs M. Burdon) presiding. A letter was read from the assistant honorary secretary of the health camp committee in Timaru Baling _ that it was holding a camp in Geraldine, commencing on January 7, and asking that the same assistance given to the boys' camp last year be given to the combined camp. Members agreed to help the camp committee. The president introduced Mr B. Stewart of Timaru, who gave an interesting' address on the formation ©f the Navy League ancNts work. On the motion of Mrs J. Parr the speaker ,was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. -The hostesses were Mesdames J. Scott, •w. A. Sherratt, E. Stonehouse, and E. Bcotney.

TEMUKA BRANCH

The Temuka branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union held the monthly meeting in the parish hall, Mrs W. Buchan presiding. The secretary (Mrs J. O. J. Oliver) reported that several members would be making the excursion to Lincoln College. One new member was elected. It was decided to make a donation of 2s 6d o e , South Canterbury branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The supporting of a petition to the Timaru Borough Council for a change in the starting place of the country service cars was considered, and several additional members signed the petition. Mrs M. Burdon, of Woodbury, gave an address Country Women's Association of Australia, explaining its history, aims, and objects. A competition for the best single bloom resulted: Mrs G. Watson 1, Mrs W. Buchan 2, Mrs J. O J. Oliver 3. A comDetition for a cake given by Mr E. Shepherd was won by Mr T. H. Paiki.-

MITCHAM-ROKEBY BRANCH Under ideal weather conditions and in very pleasant surroundings, the Mitcham-Rokeby branch of the Women's division of the Farmers' Union held its first birthday party at "Avenla," the residence of the president, Mrs W. Penney. There was a large gathering of members and friends. The president welcomed the visitors and gave a resume of the year's work. Thd branch has had two housekeepers out. in the district, and has contributed to the community chest and also made a donation towards furnishing the convalescent room at the public hospital, Ashburton. She called on Mrs F. Johnson, president of the Mid-Canter-bury executive, to light the candle on the cake, which had been made by Mrs C. Gardner. Mrs Johnson congratulated the branch on the progress made during the year and spoke on the .aims and objects of the divisions, and presented the prizes for competitions held through the year. The president of the Lauriston branch of the Farmers' Union's prize for most points gained in the competitions was awarded to Mrs W. Penney, and the prize for most entries to Miss Burgess. Mrs Begg, of the housekeepers' auxiliary, Ashburton, also spoke. The following delegates were also present: Mrs J. Doig and Miss Hood (Chertsey Women's Institute), Mrs and Miss Holmes (Barrhill Women's Institute), Mrs Rickard (Ashburton branch), and Mrs Martin (Seafleld branch). The president presented Mrs W. McPhail with a silver spoon and pusher for her son, the first baby in the branch. On behalf of the members, Mrs C. Doig (vice-president) presented Mrs Penney with a bouquet in appreciation of the successful manner in which she had conducted the branch during its first year's operations. . The winners of the competitions held during the afternoon were: Clock golf, Miss C. Donaldson; tennis. Miss H.' Johnson; golf croquet, Miss C. Donald

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS Tlif J.odgn. Hanmer Springs: Sir Aljdiael »n<l Lady Myers (WeJlincrton), die Bisliup of Jsclpon. the Fit. Kev. W. S. Hiliiani, nm! ,J rs ,Stevenson (Nelson), Jlrs M. Kowbvos (Christchureh), Miss A. Bo why os (Dunedin), Mr A. Lander (London), Mr 8. L. Partridge (Christehurrh), Mr .T. Smith (Christchureh). Mr and Mrs Philip Myers (Wellington). Mr A. Wynnes (Wellington), Mr Keith Wvness (We'll inston), Mr and Mrs G. J. Erringrton (Dunedin), Mrs IT. K. SbarkloeV (Dunedin), Miss A. L. Hoivden (Dunedin), Mrs Darlinp (Oamaru), Misses Darling (Oamaru), Mrs Ivobjohiifi (Napier), Mrs F. E. A'Court (Christchureh), Miss Joan A'Court (Christrhurch), Mr and Mrs H. Cooper (Ohristehurch), Master Lindsay Cooper (Christehurrh), Mr K. Newhurgh (Christchureh), Mr R. Newhurgh (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs Arthur Barneit (Dunedin).