News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21386, 31 January 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

Mrs W. E. G. Dodd will relinquish her duties as assistant-librarian at the Canterbury Public Library this evening. Mi's Uodd, who until, her recent marriage was Miss G. Scott, has been in the service of the Board of Governors of Canterbury University College since 1922, and has been assistant-librarian since 1928. Her post will be taken by Miss Valerie Revell. » Mrs Percy H. Harris and Miss Jessie Harris (Cashmere Hills), who have been vioiting Britain, returned to the Dominion by the Wanganella and were met in Auckland by Mrs Harris's daughter, Mrs Ruddenklau, of Napier. They will spend a fortnight with Mrs Harris's mother, Mrs Adams, Northcote, Auckland, and will return to Christchurch on February 14. Mrs Charles Waddy ("Waterfalls, Seddon), who is visiting Christchurch, will return home on Saturday.

Mrs Frank Fulton, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Lewis Griffiths, Blenheim, will leave with Tier children to-day for Wellington, and will take up residence at Day's Bay. Mr F. E. Shaw and the Misses Shaw (Rossall street) have returned to Christchurch after a visit to Hanmer Springs. Miss C. M. Ambrose (Seddon street, Rangiora) has returned home after spending a holiday at Cheviot. Mrs A. P. Strang and Miss Marion Strang (High street, Rangiora) are at present staying at Waikuku. Mrs Leonard Chamberlain and her small daughter have returned to Christchurch after spending a holiday with Miss Cora Gregory, Kaikoura. Mrs Austin Cook (Wellington) is the guest of her sister, Miss Harman, Opawa. Mrs Kenneth Murchison ("Glenthorne," Lake Coleridge) is the guest of Mrs G. R. Park, Bristol street. Mrs Spencer Westmacott and her daughters (King Country) will arrive in Christchurch on Sunday morning and will stay at Warwick House. Mrs Brian Boys (Hawke's Bay) arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and will leave to-day for Geraldine, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, "Silverton."

Miss Montgomery Moore (Wanganui) will arrive in Christchurch on Sunday morning, and will stay at Warwick House. Mrs M. J. Burns (Holly road) will leave on February 13 for Wellington, where she will spend a few days before leaving for Rotorua with her father-in-law, Mr A. M. Burns, who will attend the Press Conference, opening there on February 18. Dr. and Mrs Bruce Stringer ahd family (Papanui road) have returned from a holiday spent at the Marlborough Sounds. Mrs H. C. Nolan (Wairoa), who is visiting her mother, Mrs Gerald Westenra, will leave for the north on Monday. Earl and Countess Jellicoe, accompanied by Viscount Brocas and Lady Gwendolen Jellicoe, are spending a holiday in Switzerland. Mrs Hall-Jones will arrive in Christchurch from Invercargill on Sunday, and will stay at Warwick House.

Miss Gertrude Petre (Fendalton), who is visiting relatives in Dunedin, will return to Christchurch on Saturday. Mrs Bolton and Mrs Beetham (North Island), and Mrs McLean and Miss Begg (Wellington), are guests at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs Galbraith will arrive from Wellington on Saturday, and will also stay there. Miss V. M. Greig, principal of Wellington Girls' College, returned to Wellington on Monday, after a world tour lasting nearly 12 months. CAMERON SMITH'S NEW ELASTIC HOSE. THINNEST AND LIGHTEST IN CITY. Cameron Smith's new, complete range of corrective Hosiery is definitely the thinnest and lightest obtainable in the city. These paramount advantages, coupled with extra length and support at ankle and foot, give this fully-fashioned Hosiery pre-eminence foi correcting all leg troubles. Inspect at E. Cameron Smith, Ltd, Chemists, Cathedral square. —6 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. We confidently recommend Hotel Stonehursk Christchurch, to intending travellers. This leading private hotel is centrally situated within convenient distance of theatres, parks, and gardens. Has splendid table, bathroom facilities, garages, etc. 12/6 per day. £3 10s weekly. Concesisons for parties, etc. —1 HEADS YOU WIN! A lovely permanent wave awaits you at the Annette Toilet Salon (two doors from Tivoli Theatre). Overseas trained operators, using the very latest Eugene method, will create an original and beautiful hairwave especially to suit you. Ring 41-042 for appointment. —1 SUN-BATHING DISCOVERY! N.Z. sun-bathers can now avail themselves of the remarkable new I.P.L. EMOLLIENT. This new discovery EMOLLIENT, if applied before exposure, Alters out. that portion of the ultra-violet ray which causes burn—yet it leaves a glorious, even,! healthy tan. If applied after burri-j ing it gives instantaneous relief by expelling the poisons of the burn. I.P.L. j EMOLLIENT is obtainable in generous bottles at 1/6. ' —6' LEARN TO KNIT Get "Woolcraft"—invaluable to beginners—which gives simple and practical instructions for making all kinds of woollen garments—men's, women's, children's. All best-known and new stitches explained. 96 garments illustrated. Send lOd stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —3 TOILET HINTS. Taveners (Vincents) double-strength hair restorer (guaranteed not a dye) restores white, grey, and faded streaky hair to natural colour. Certain dandruff remedy, 2/6, posted 3/6, from Toilet Salons, and Tavener, Chemist, 183 High street, Christchurch. —3

OBITUARY

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.

MRS E. LONGDIN

Miss Greta Clarkson. (Bristdl street) is the guest of Mrs C. T. Ballantyne, Hadlow, Timaru. Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Manning, who have been visiting Mrs W. Herbert, Wellington, left yesterday for Auckland, visiting the Waitomo Caves and Rotorua en route. They will connect with the Aorangi, leaving New Zealand, for a tour through America, thence to England, returning later to their Home in India. Mrs Herbert accompanied her daughter and son-in-law as far as Auckland. Mr William Teeling, a member of the executive of the British Overseas League in London, is at present visiting Wellington and will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow morning. On Monday evening, he was entertained at dinner at the Hotel St. George by members of the Wellington executive and committee. He then spent a few days at Featherston, where he was the guest of Mrs El gar, and last night he was the guest of honour at a large reception in Wellington. Count Leopold Sternberg, of Czechoslovakia, accompanied by Countess Sternberg, were passengers by the Waikawa, which arrived at Auckland from Samoa on Saturday morning. They are making a world tour and will visit some of the principal resorts during their stay in New Zealand. Recent guests at the Chateau Tongariro included Mr and Mrs E. W. Archbold, Miss A. Banks, Miss D. Hassall, and Mr C. Bell (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Thomson, and Miss J. Thomson (Nelson).

The death occurred on Sunday, at 142 Durham street, of Mrs E. Longdin, after a long illness, in her eightyeighth year. Mrs Longdin was one of the early "pioneers, born in Yorkshire in 1847, and arriving at Lyttelton in the ship Mystery in 1809, with her parents. She was then 12 years of age, and has resided in Christchurch ever since. Being of a retiring ture, she took no active part in social affairs. By her many kindly , and charitable acts, she made many friends during her long life in Canterbury. The high esteem in which she was held was expressed by the many beautiful wreaths and .numerous telegrams and letters of sympathy received from all parts of the provihce. She is survived bv five sons and one daughter, Messrs G. Longdin (Papanui), E. J. Longdin (Christchurch), F. E. Longdin (Linwood), W. Longdin (Spreydon), N. Longdin (Christchurch), and Mrs A. Kibblewhite (St. Albans). Her husband died 28 years ago.

A PLEASANT GATHERING

Mrs Jack Lawrence, of Sumner, provided an unusual and very enjoyable form of entertainment for her guests yesterday afternoon, when she gave a pleasant party in honour of Miss Lesley Hay. whose marriage will take place on February 13. In ideal weather the guests enjoyed a bathe at Sumner and then met at Mrs Lawrence's home for tea and for the unwrapping of several odd-shaped little packets, each of which contained a gift for Miss Hay's work-bajjjket. Those present were Miss Hay, Mrs Alex. Macfarlane, who. has just returned from a trip to America, Miss Lois Ollivier, Miss Janet Stevenson. Miss Elisabeth Acland, Miss Brigit Gresson. Miss Ann Cooper. Miss Philippa Aciland, Miss Agatha Upham. and Miss Celia Reese. ! VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Jioyal Hotel: Mr .uud Mrs A. Sconn j (Kltluun), Mr and Mrs S. Wilson (Napier), Mr and Mrs 'l'. Gunn (Christchurch), and Miss S. Young (Auckland). New City llotcl: Mr and Mrs J. Corner (Napier), Mr and Mrs Ij. T. Paul, Mrs A. ,T. Roberts (Dunedin), Miss 1). i'riedlandcr (Auckland). United Service Hotel: Mrs Helen Atkins (Wellington), Mrs A. C. Alcock, Mrs N. S. Alcock (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. J. Harris (Morven), Miss L. Hunnewell and Mr I<\ W. Ilunncwell (Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.A.). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs J. Kss#n (Tahakopa), Mrs Balfour (Waiiuate), Mr .T. 11. Inglis and Miss Inglis (Victoria), Mr and Mrs It. A. Letts (Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia), and Mrs M. Skinner (New Plymouth). Clarendon Hotel: Miss Gladys Kllis (Temuka) and Mr and Mrs A. K. Dyson (Nelson). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. W. Duncan, Mr and Mrs D. G. McGowau (Wellington), Mrs A. E. Tapper, Miss Jessie Tapper, Miss Doris Tapper (Invercargill), Mrs I'. C. Williams, Miss N. Davies (Geraldine), Mr Justice Stephen and Mrs Stephen (Sydney).

WEDDINGS

HAYWARD—BARR A very quiet wedding was celebrated yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, the bride being Margaret, third daughter of the late Hon. John Barr and of Mrs Barr. Redcliffs, and the bridegroom Robert Cyril, second son of the Hon. and Mrs W. Hayward, Chester street. The Rev. Father S. O'Connor, S.M., performed the ceremony. Mr David Barr attended his sister, who wore a smart cobalt blue ensemble. the tunic being of blue and white diagonal striped crepe de chine over a blue skirt the plain coat having full-length sleeves. Her white straw hat was relieved with touches cf blue, and she carried a sheaf of cream gladioli. Mrs W. E. L. Gant, the bride's sister, who attended as matron of honoui\ wore a red wool, marocain ensemble, the frock being patterned in white. Her soft white straw hat was trimmed with red, and she carried a sheaf of red gladioli. Mr B. Stapleton was best man. After the ceremony close relatives were entertained at the Winter Garden, and at night an informal dance for young friends of the bride and bridegroom was held in the Masonic Hall, Sumner. At the afternoon reception Mrs Barr, who received the guests, was wearing a frock of black lace and georgette, a black taffeta coat, and a straw hat to match. She carried flowers in autumn shades. Mrs flayward's frock of saxe blue marocain was relieved with touches of grey, and she wore also a black swagger coat and a hat to tone. When Mr and Mrs R. C. Hayward left for their wedding tour the bride was wearing a tabac-brown tailored suit, a cream blouse, with a fitch stole and a brown straw hat. NORWOOD—REDPATH Friends from Wellington, from Oamaru, and from various parts of Canterbury gathered at St. Mary's, Church, Merivale, yesterday afternoon, to witness the wedding of Rana Muriel, only daughter of the late Mr David Redpath and of Mrs J. A. Redpath, "Alston," Glandovey road, to Walter Neville, only son of Mr and Mrs C. J. B. Norwood, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. K. Warren, and Mr A. Worsley played the wedding music. Japanese maples and shaded pink hydrangeas decorated the church, and on the altar, cream and white phlox were artistically arranged. The bride was escorted by her stepfather, Mr J. A. Redpath, jun. She wore a beautiful frock of ivory embossed lace mounted on embossed crepe de chine. The cut edges of the long fan-shaped train of the skirt and of the uncommon bell-shaped sleeves followed the rose pattern of the lace, and small hand-made flowers of whu<* taffeta, each centred with an orange blossom bud, bordered die batteau neckline. Her veil of double tulle was arranged to fall over the face, and was held to the head with a tiara of orange blossom. It was very long, forming a filmy train, the end of which was edged with fine lace. She carried a sheaf of cream roses.

The bridesmaids were Miss Ngaire Smith (chief), Miss Edna Norwood, the bridegroom's sister, Miss Meudail Moray Smith, and Miss Wisha Ardagh. Their uncommon trained frocks of cerulean blue crystal crepe were threaded with silver to give a lattice check effect, the cowled batteau necklines extending into narrow yokes at the back of the bodices, which were trimmed with silver buttons to the waistline. Matching buttons also trimmed the long tight sleeves from the elbows to the wrists. Their head-dresses were composed of silver leaves, and narrow silver ribbon tied their sheaves of cream roses. Little trained frocks of M'hite frilled net were worn by the two little trainbearers, Ottalie Jane Osboine (Doyleston) and Yvette Nicholls (Christchurch), the bride's cousins. Soft fichus of double net forming the bodices of the frocks were caught into rosettes of net at the necklines, and the bodices were finished with sashes of narrow silver ribbon. They also wore wreaths of silver leaves on their hair. Mr Arthur Sutherland (Wellington) attended the bridegroom as best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs John Buckleton, Richard Turnbull, and K. Herbert (all of Wellington). Messrs Winston Philp, John Reid (Oamaru). Richard Gibson, and Kenneth Nicholls were the ushers. After the ceremony, the guests wero received at the United Service Hotel

by Mrs Redpath. She was wearing a princess frock of Sahara-brown poult, the three-quarter length sleeves being pleated and draped to form cascade frills. Circular godets, outlined with upstanding frills, jfeave fulness to the skirt which was slightly trained at the back. Her brown Italian leghorn hat was trimmed with a brown velvet bow, and she carried a bouquet of gold roses. Mrs Norwood's tunic frock of oyster suede lace had a black georgette skirt inset with fan-pleated godets. With it she wore a capelet of black and white ostrich feathers, and a black leghorn straw hat inset with lace in the crown. Her bouquet was of deep pink roses. Mrs A. E. Nicholls, the .bride's grandmother, wore a .black marocain ensemble with a beige vestee, and a smart black straw hat. Bed roses were arranged in her posy. A frock of cream starched chiffon patterned in apricot tonings with a richelieu yoke was worn by Mrs Leonard George (Wellington), the bridegroom's sister. She wore also a brown taffeta coat, and a beige picture hat of Pariava straw, and carried apricot shaded roses. Mrs Percy Jackson (Wellington), the bride's half-sister, wore a frock of white and black ripple ninon, mounted on soft shell pink marocain and made with a graceful train of flared frills I to match the frills on the sleeves of the coatee. She wore a silver fox fur and a wide black pandan hat with two white camelias in front. The bride's travelling frock, made on straight lines, was of lame crepe, the black tunic having an all-over design of small gold lame squares, a chou at the, neckline being of gold and black. ' Her wide-brimmed velvet felt hat was finished with a tiny bow of felt at the back. Mr and Mrs W. N. Norwood will make their home in Wellington.

RASTRICK—GOLDIE The wedding of Elizabeth Findlay, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Goldie (Timaru), to Ronald John, younger son of the late Mrs J. Rastrick and of Mr Rastrick (Merivale, Christchurch), took place at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Highfield, Timaru, yesterday. The Rev. J. Baird, assisted by the Rev. W. McNeur, performed the ceremony, and Mr A. C. Mclnnes was the organist. The church was decorated with hydrangeas, gladioli and carnations. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr T. L. Hawkes (Christchurch), wore a frock of white diagonal georgette. The frock was cut on close-fitting lines, and the square neckline of the. bodice, and the oval train of the long skirt were finished with an uncommon edging of roses and leaves of georgette fagotted to give a richelieu effect. The long, tight sleeves were pointed over the hands. Her veil of old Brussels lace, edged with narrow Honiton lace,was arranged over the face from a halo of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of white gladioli. Miss Elsie Goldie. sister of the bride, and Miss Reita Bath (Invercargill), attended as bridesmaids. Miss Goldie's frock was of carnation-pink velour lace and Miss Bath wore a frock of lettuce-green velour lace. The frocks, made alike, had rounded georgette yokes, edged with a fine kilting, which extended over the shoulders to form short, slashed sleeves. From a naVrow flounce of georgette edged with kilting set at the kneeline, the fitting skirts flared to the ground and widened into slight trains at the back. Both attendants wore wide biskra straw hats banded with velvet ribbon to tone with their frocks, and carried sheaves of pink gladioli, roses, and carnations. Mr D. Hutcheson (Christchurch) was best man, and Mr John Kerr (Timaru) was gromsman.

A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a marquee had been erected on the lawn. Pink carnations and hydrangeas were used for floral decoration. Mrs Goldie received the guests, wearing a black georgette frock and a black marocain coat, finished with French kilting. , The black jabot of the frock was edged with whjte kilting, '".and black kilting trimmed the capelet sleeves. Her black sisal straw hat was trimmed with white ruching, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs T. L. Hawkes (Christchurch), sister of the bride, wore a navy tailored frock with a white diagonal stripe, and a navy straw hat trimmed with flat white roses. For travelling, the bride wore a chocolate brown crepe marocain tunic frock patterned in a small flower design,. and trimmed with collar of cream marocain and cream wooden buttons. Her chocolate brown silk marocain coat was edged with Frencn kilting around the high round neckline which fastened on the shoulder, and her beige baku straw hat was banded and laced in front of the crown with brown velvet ribbon. Mr and Mrs R. J. Rastrick will make their home in Christchurch.

WOOD—GUTHRIE

(KHOSJ oun OWN COHUESI'ONDEHTO LONDON, January 5. On December 29, at St. Marylebone Church, the marriage took place of Dr. Paul Hamilton Wood, son of Mr and Mrs Boardman Wood, of Launceston, Tasmania, and Elizabeth Josephine Guthrie, daughter of Dr. and Mrs John Guthrie, of Christchurch. The Rev. M. Burne was the officiating clergyman. The church was decorated with white lilac and narcissi. The bride, who wore a trained gown of white spotted net, moulded on Victorian lines, and a white tulle veil, and. carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley, was attended by two brides-

maids, Miss Mary Salmon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Salmon, of Pollington. Yorkshire, and Miss Phyllis Francis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norton Francis, of Christchurch. The bridesrftaids' bouquets were of mauve tulips and silver leaves, and they wore sleeveless dresses of cornflower blue chiffon, with wide, pleated berthas Bnd ilounced skirts. Haloes of silver leaves were their headdress. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr John Guthrie, and the best man was Dr. Alan Gill. Afterwards a reception was held at 1A Upper Wimpole street, the guests including Dr. R. A. Young, Dr. Evan Bedford, Mrs Anthea* Booth, Miss Francis Thomson, Dr. and Sirs Geoffrey Myers, Dr. and Mrs Lilley, Mr and Mrs Francis Nott, Dr. Clive Lambert, Captain Robert Whitney, Dr. and Mrs Cartrell, Mr and Mrs Talbot, Mrs C. Tomson, Mrs Darlington, Miss Cecil Wood, Miss Vera Taylor, Miss Gertrude Morris, Miss Bailey, Miss Park, Miss Sylvia Talbot, Miss E. Winfield, and Mr Ronald Holman. Dr. Wood, who is attached to the National Heart Hospital, Westmoreland street, and Mrs Wood will continue to reside in London.

WEDDING DANCE In honour of the wedding of* Miss Rana Redpath and Mr W. N. Norwood, which was celebrated yesterday afternoon, Mr and Mrs J. A. Redpath and Mr Wayne Redpath entertained many guests at a most enjoyable dance given at their home, "Alston," Fendalton, last evening. Those invited were Mr and Mrs C. J. B. Norwood, Mr and Mrs Len George, Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs Percy Nicholls, Mr and Mrs G. Osborne (Doyleston), Dr. and Mrs P. A. Ardagh, Mr and Mrs A. L. Cropp, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs H. S. Williams, Mr and Mrs John Reid (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Desmond Todd (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Percy Jackson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Winston Philp, Mr and Mrs D. J. MacGowan (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Len Tattle (Pahiatua), Mr and Mrs A. W. Duncan (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. A. Brown (Wellington), Mr and Mrs E. W. Acland (Wellington), Mr and Mrs D. J. Gordon (Wellington), Mesdames W. Edmonds, M. Searle (Wellington), Alex. Lawson (Wellington), and B. Sutherland. Misses Ngaire Smith, Edna Norwood (Wellington), Wisha Ardagh, Meudail Moray Smith, Brenda Edmonds, Bonwu Perry, Margaret Whetter, Elaine Cropp, Jean Sutherland (Wellington), and Doris Price Messrs Arthur Sutherland, John BucHeton D P. Turnbull, Kentish Herbert (Wellington),'R. R. Gibson Kenneth Nicholls, Marcus Marks' David Cropp, Stewart and Trevor Wilson Geoffrey Vernon, Jack Camm, Ted Hatherley, Walter Welbrock, lan Cromb, and Desmond Twyneham.

TIMAEU NEWS' SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs C. Edmonds (Christchurch) is staying with her daughter, Mrs C. T. Ballantyne (Hadlow). • Mr and Mrs W. W. Gar ton (Arthur street) have returned from a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier and Nelson. Mrs Feilden (Orton) has returned home after a visit to Mrs A. C. Wlgley, "Oouha Lodge," Park lane. The Misses Woollcombe (Trafalgar street) have returned from a visit to Miss Howell, Geraldine. Mrs E. Haar has returned to Winchester after spending the holidays at Stewart Island. Miss Pearl Brenton (Belfield) is the guest of Miss Norma Bennetts, "The Folly," Kingsdown. Miss H. -C. Strachan ("Rosebank," Albert street) has returned from a trip to the Southern Lakes. Mrs Bruce Murray and her children ("Godley Peaks," Mackenzie Country), who have been staying at the Bungalow, Wai-iti road, have returned home. Miss Janet MacKellar (Dunedin) has returned ' home after visiting Miss Helen Kerr, "Belmont, M Cave.

Mrs Robertson has left for Christchurch, en route for Kaikoura, after staying with her mother, Mrs C. H. Gorton, Nelson terrace. Miss Nancy Andrew (Wellington) is staying with Miss Nancy Bridges, Selwyn street. Mr and Mrs Peter Hope and their children, who are the guests of Mrs E. P. Chapman (Salisbury), will leave on their return journey to England by the Akaroa next week. Mr and Mrs Reading (Wellington), who were the guests of Sir John Sinclair (Dunedin), have returned north. They were accompanied by Miss Betty Reading, who was the guest of Mrs Walter Raymond at Moeraki. A social was held by the Timaru corps of the Salvation Army to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs Henry Arbuckle, who have, been members, for 28 years. Adjutant V. J. Dick, who presided, referred to the good qualities of the guests of honour, and their valuable work on behalf of the corps, and expressed the wish that they would be happy in their new home at Rolleston. A number of other speakers supported the adjutant's remarks and an appropriate presentation was made. Miss N. Hall Honoured Mrs L. S. Talbot entertained a number of friends yesterday morning at her home in Te Weka street in honour Oj. Miss Nancy Hall, whose marriage to Dr. A. M. Hartnell will take place shortly. Rose-pink carnations and gypsophila decorated the tea tables. An amusing advertising competition was won by Miss Margaret Webster. Those present were Mesdames Talbot, H. W. Hall, C. E. Kerr, Dick, Ralph Priest, E. J, Le Cren, N. D. Mangos, George Webster, Misses Nancy Hall, June Kerr, Ethel Le Cren, Joan Talbot, G. A. Brown (Temuka), Margaret Webster, Winsome and Phyllis Talbot (Winchester), Bernadette Mangos, Lucy Mackay, Nancy Bridges, Molly Washbourn, and Nancy Andrew (Wellington). Miss Nancy Hall was also the guest of honour at a party given yesterday afternoon by Mrs C. T. JSallantyne (Hadlow). Pink and mauve sweet peas were used on the tea table, and gladioli and shrubs decorated the reception room. Mrs Ballantyne re-

ceived hfcr guests wearing a black ; pebble crepe relieved vpui white. Jjj T The guests included Mesdames Le Cren, C. Edmonds (Christchui<3». H. W. Hall, N. D. Mangos, Dick, G£ Martin, R. Priest, G. Innes-Jonft Misses Nancy Hall, Nancy Clarkson (Christchurch), Nancy AP* drew (Wellington), Ethel Le Cren,'aa« Bernadette Mangos. Last night Mesdames GordonLawson and J. Henshaw were hostes?® at a bridge party in honour of Mp Hall. . v, Hydrangeas and gladioli brignteft® the drawing room, and in the dMM room golden gleam nasturtiums w® 8 arranged. r Those present were Mr and -Mr? «■ P. Lawson, Mr and Mrs J. HensWWi Mr and Mrs H. Coxhead, Mr and MO G. Innes-Jones, Misses Nancy Ethel Le Cren. Nancy Bridges, M Kipplewhite, Nancy Andrews wj' lington), Dr. Hartnell, Messrs Huf* phrey Hall, R. Davidson, T. Beckingham, A. Lawson,'Baxter, and Gordon McKeown.