News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21448, 13 April 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES j i i Mrs H. Gardiner (Sumner) is I spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs E. G. Norman, Masterton. Dr. and Mrs J. J. Brownlee, who have been in London for the last five years, have returned to Christchurch, where Dr. Brownlee will practise his profession. They have taken up residence at 256 Cashel street. Mrs Robert Walls (Dunedin) will pass through Christchurch on Tuesday on her way to Hawke's Bay, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs Harry Fitzgerald. Mrs T. J. Edmonds, who has been visiting England, will return to New Zealand by the Mataroa on April 24. Mr and Mrs E. P. Yaldwyn (Wellington) left yesterday for a visit to England. Miss Lilian Jessep (Cashel street west) has joined the staff of the Rowans Private Hospital. Mrs R. C. Bishop and Mrs T. W. Woodroff e have returned from a visit to Hanmer Springs. The engagement is announced of Rita, eldest daughter of the late Mr Allan Taylor and of Mrs Taylor, Christchurch, to Ernest, second son of Mr and Mrs G. R. Percy, Riccarton. The engagement has been announced of Amy (Billie), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Greig, Dannevirke, and Allan, eldest son of the late Mr A. Taylor and of' Mrs Taylor, Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Ellen Mary, eldest daughter of the late Mrs Haydon and of Mr A. E. Haydon, of Gisborne, to George Lionel Ferguson, second son of Mrs j A. L. Styche, "The Arches," Deans avenue, Riccarton. Mrs T. Gladstone Hook (Titahi Bay), who has been spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs Paul Mickle (Riccarton), will return home to-day. Mrs A. H. Cavell (Papanui road) will leave on Friday by the Monowai for Sydney, where she will join the Orontes for a trip to Britain and Europe. She expects to be absent from Christchurch about six months. Mrs Ronald Orbell (Gamaru) and Mrs T. Hunter (Wellington) will be the guests of Miss D. Anderson, "Inveresk," Armagh street west, for the Canterbury provincial golf tournament beginning in Easter week. Mrs Laurie Wilson (Cashmere Hills) will leave on Friday for Sydney on the first stage of her I journey to Britain. Mrs C. C. Davis ('•Ferndale," j Avonside) will leave on Monday for Wellington, where she will join MiDavis on his return from Australia. Together they will motor to Rotoma, where they will spend Easter and will then visit Auckland before returning to Christchurch. Miss Kit McLean (Waimate), who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, has now left for North Canterbury. The annual tennis match for the Janet Storry Shield will be played at Wilding Park to-day, teams from "Rangi-ruru." St. Margaret's College, Christ's College, and St Andrew's College taking part. Archbishop Julius" will act as chairman at the annual meeting of the Sunlight League to be held on May 11. With one exception, owing to ill-health, Archbishop Julius has acted in a similar capacity each year since the inauguration of the league.

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MAH-JONG AND BRIDGE After her marriage to Mr Percy Hall in Easter week, Miss Isabel Turrell will make her home in the Awatere Valley, near Seddon, and with her to Marlborough will go the earnest good wishes of many friends in different parts of Canterbury. She will also take with her pleasant memories of the many parties that are now being given in her honour, one of the most enjoyable of which was a bridge and mah-jong party, given last night by Mrs Gordon McCredie, at her home at Fendalton. The guests were Miss Turrell, Mrs Gerald Anderson, Miss Beatrice Cowper (Dannevirke), Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams, Mrs John Moore, Mrs J. D. Carl, Miss Kathleen Hoare, Mrs Ivan Wood, Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs Lionel Cooke, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs Peter Hall, Mrs F. G. Bristed, and Miss Peggy Norton. BUFFET LUNCHEON Miss Isabel Turrell, whose marriage to Mr Percy Hall, of Marlborough, will take place during Easter week, was the guest of honour at a very enjoyable buffet luncheon, given at the United Service Hotel yesterday by Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams and Miss Beatrice Cowper, of Dannevirke. who will be bridesmaids at the wedding. The guests were Miss Turrell, Mrs Gerald Anderson. Miss Betty Cotterill, Mrs Gordon McCredie, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs Peter Hall. Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Miss Kathleen Hoare, Mrs John Moore, and Miss Jean Webster. PARTY AT SUMNER Mrs T. B. Boulton (Richmond Hill, Sumner), assisted by the Misses Betty and Mavis Boulton, entertained a number of friends at an enjoyable party given in honour of Mr N. Eichorn, before his departure for Australia. Music for. dancing was played by the New Collegians Orchestra. Those present included Mr and Mrs Clifford Baxter, Mr and Mrs A. Schneidemann, Mr and Mrs R. Wilkinson, Mrs R. E. Laurensorf, Misses Nonie Thomson, Hazel Cook, Brenda Smith, Lois Cook, Pauline Jeffries, Dorothy Wauchop, Kathleen Talbot. Marjorie Lowry, Gwynneth Talbot, Mavis Boulton, Betty Boulton, Edna Grenfell, Ina Cooper, Grace Shand, Marjorie Studholme. Nancy Alexander, Rita Johnston, Doris Price. Phyllis Smith, Letty Sanderson, Mira Morie, Mary O'Brien, Betty Finch, Messrs N. Eichorn, K. J. Lowry, J. M. Frengley, N. McPhail, C. McPhail, R. Newburgh, W. J. Heslop. J. Keating, D. Myers, K. Myers, I. Treleaven, L. Laurenson, J. H. Robertson, R. Vaughan, Jones. A. Smith, H. Ford, P. Nichols, H. O. Hewlett, C. Johnson, G. Gould, T. Reid, L. Mulligan, L. Boulton, R. Boulton. J. Moffatt. A. McCormack, and Shier. AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB

Members of the Christchurch Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club held their annual social and presentation of prizes at the Builders' Chambers on Thursday evening. Mrs B. Ballin, patroness of the club presented the cups and trophies won during the season as follows:—Club championship. Mrs M. E. Thomson; lifesaving championship and Watson rose bowl. Miss M. Powell; Brown cup, Miss B. Graham; Franelle cup, Miss V. Stewart: standard medals were gained by Misses V. Stewart, L. Shierlaw, B. Hobson. B. Graham, V. Berry, and Mrs I. Drummond. and other prize-winners were Misses P. Bowman and P. Black Mr M. E Lyons, chairman of the Koyal Life-Saving Society, also attended and presented to Miss D. Brown the Monica Thacker shield won by members of the club. During the evening the guests were entertained with items by Mrs K Le Cren and Miss Irene Rees. and competitions and dancing were also enjoyed. Supper, in charge of Mrs W. Brown and Miss Helen Brown was served by members of the committee. Music was supplied by Mr J. H. Blair. PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN The monthly meeting oC the Society for the Protection of Women and Children ("Canterbury branch Incorporated) was held on Thursday, in the office of the society, 94 Gloucester street. Mrs T. Tomlinson presided, and others present were Mesdames P. Biltchff, J. Blackaby, M. Emmett, Canon C. Perry. Mr P. G. Grant (honorary treasurer), and Miss Cardale (secretary). The secretary reported that the annual meeting would be held on April in the demonstration hall of the Municipal Electricity Department, Manchester street, and that Canon Perry and Mr E. D. Mosley. S.M., had consented to speak. It was decided to send Mr H. P Lawry, S.M., a letter of congratulation °n his appointment to Wellington. The honorary treasurer reported on ooA fll } ance anc l the secretary reported 2«0 miscellaneous cases, 130 visits, and 306 callers attended to during the month. After the important cases were heard the committee adjourned. The social committee of the Royal Christchurch Musical Society has arrangements well in hand for a bridge and "500" party to be held on May 4. The annual meeting of the Home Service Association will be held on Monday, April 15, at 8 p.m. in the social room of the Young Men's Christian Association building. Mrs W. G. Roberts and Mr J. L. Hay will be the speakers, and representatives from many women's organisations v/ill be present. _ An energetic committee is organising a grand reopening dance to be held on Easter Monday night in the newly renovated Parish Hall, Barbadoes street (opposite the Technical„ College). Shackle's orchestra will be in attendance, and there will | be exhibition tap dancing and novelty dances. j An attack on what she termed the "staggering ignorance'' of the modern girl was made by Miss Marguerite Steen, the authoress, at a conference in London of the Parents' National Education Union She said: "I admit to finding the young girl who has just left school wholly maddening with her lack of concentration, her indistinct intellectual values, her bad taste not only in actions and manners, but in all matters bearing upon art, literature, or music, and her quite staggering ignorance of everything that is not connected with herself personally, her school, or the home life of movie stars." Miss Steen did not say how wide wae her experience of young girls. <

PLUNKET SOCIETY SHIRLEY-RICHMOND BRANCH The annual meeting of the ShirleyRichmond branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Randall street Presbyterian Schoolroom, and Mrs. S. P. Godfrey presided over a good attendance of members. The annual report stated that the branch had had a good year financially, and Nurse Osborne's report showed the following attendance at the branch's rooms:—Adults, 1216; babies, 1184; pre-school children, 73; total, 2473. It was also reported that the membership had shown a gratifying improvement for this year owing to increased support from the mothers, being 65 subscribers as against 52 for last year. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs S. P. Godfrey; vice-presidents, Mesdames M. A. Bassett and Scott; committee, Mesdames L. A. Barrett, A. J. Steere, W. J. Shearman, J. P. Phillips, F. G. Oborn, F. A. Brittan, and Miss Dawe; secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. M. Preston. A resolution was passed expressing the branch's gratitude to Mesdames H. Blair, Owen, Provost, and Rountree, who had served on the committee and [who were not seeking re-election. i A resolution was also passed expressing appreciation of Nurse Osborne's good work in the district during the [ year. I Mrs Godby and Mrs Aipers, of the ! Central branch were present, and after the meeting Mrs Godby gave a very interesting address on replies to the society's critics. After Mrs Godby's address afternoon tea was served. WOOLSTON-LINWOOD SUBRRANCH The annual meeting of the WoolstonLimvood sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in St. John's schoolroom, Woolston, recently. Mrs Stevenson was in the chair. The annual report stated that, in spite of a difficult year, the iinances were considered satisfactory. Thanks were expressed to members of the central branch who had organised a most successful card evening during the year. Nurse Harman's report for the Woolston district for the year was as follows:—Visits to homes 248, old cases 159, new cases 89; visits to rooms, adults 705, babies 677, older children 2 (total 1384). Forty-eight visits were paid to the rooms, and 52 new cases were recorded in the district. Nurse Aitken's report for Linwood for the years was as follows:—Visits to rooms, adults 1.370, babies 1322, children 53 (total 2745): visits to homes 178 (128 new cases, 50 old cases); new baby cases 77. The office was open on 49 days. Officers for the year were elected as follows:—President, Mrs W. K. Lauchland; vice-presidents, Mesdames T. Harris, E. H. Hogg; treasurer, Mrs H. Ayers; secretary, Mrs G. committee, Mesdames E. Schute, C. G. Calvert, D. Lingard. R. G. Douglas, F. Daniels, C. 'ft. N. Mackie, and J. A. Shankland.

PAPANUI SUB-BRANCH The monthly committee' meeting of the Papanui sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Papanui Plunket rooms. Mrs L. M. Wilson presided over the following members: Mesdarnes F. Armstrong, R. J. Lyon, R. B. Ward, G. Holder, F. B. Wright, Vernon Matthews. H. Wyatt, L. C. Sisson, and Miss M. Bain. Nurse Merton's report for the month was as follows:—Visits to Papanui rooms: Adults 211, babies 198, preschool children 24, and five new cases. The treasurer reported that the sum of £ls 15s had been realised at the mothers' Plunket party, and grateful thanks were expressed to all who had helped with the arrangements. It was announced that by the kind permission of the Rev. A. K. Warren the annual meeting would be held in the Merivale Schoolroom on May 10. A sub-committee was set up to make the necessary arrangements. Donations and subscriptions were received from the following:—Mesdarnes W. R. Lascelles, E. E. Heywood. T. R. Barfett, D. E. Millar, J. Ferrier, F. Drury, S. L. Jones, M. Wright. L. W. Matson, W. B. Farrisy, J. Monteath, F. Pretch, E. Somers. J. Henderson, J. W. Cotter, A. Haslam, R. J. Lyon, H. N. Talbot, and G. C. Brown. It was decided not to hold a committee meeting in May. RICCARTON SUB-BRANCH At the monthly meeting of the Riccarton sub-branch of the Plunket. Society, held on Wednesday, it was decided to hold the annual meeting on Friday, April 26, when Matron Gillespie, of the Karitane Baby Hospital, will give an address. Nurse Horrall reported that during March 183 adults and 184 babies had visited the Plunket room at Riccarton. HORNBY SUB-BRANCH

The annual meeting of the Hornby sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held yesterday. Those present were Mesdames J. Gundersen (in the chair), Cox, Rowe, Hunter, Manson, Head, Robson, and Jones (secretary). The president welcomed Mrs J. Stevenson, who apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mrs Cecil Wood, and gave an encouraging address. She congratulated the branch on its progress and financial position. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mrs J. Gundersen; vice-pre-sidents, Mesdames W. Leslie, J. Manson, R. Hunter; secretary and. treasurer, Mrs R. G. James; committee, Mesdames Rowe, Head, Manson, Robson, Cox, H. B. Spicer, Sloane, Horman, Burns, Johansen, Andersen, and Hall. The president reported that the number of iinancial members showed an increase over the previous year. Revenue had been derived chiefly from competitions and entertainments organised by sub-committees, and much credit v/as due to Mesdames Rowe, Hunter, and Manson for the satisfactory results. During the year a special effort had been made to assist the Karitane appeal, and a fete and competition had resulted in a net profit of £5 Cs 8d The co-operation of the Women's Institute had greatly contributed to its success. The committee expressed thanks to the residents who, by donations and in various ways, had assisted the subbranch during the year, particularly Messrs Head and Moran, and Mr J Gundersen (honorary auditor). The proprietor of the Circuit Theatres had given practically all the takings of a screening at Hornby to the society's funds. The Maori concert party from Tuahiwi had given an excellent social. The services of nurses Home and Garland had been much appreciated by many mothers. Special mention was made of the donations and help given by Mr and Mrs Kyle, Mrs McKillop, Mrs Helmore, Mr Manson, Mr Hunter, Mr Richards and Tucks, Ltd. The nurse's report showed that during the year visits to the Hornby rooms had been made as follows: 318 adults, 308 babies, and 360 preschool children. Visits had been paid to 128 homes.

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OBITUARY MRS SARAH KORTEGAST The death occurred last Sunday of one of Hokitika's oldest and most respected residents, Mrs Sarah Kortegast, at the age of 78 years. A native of Dunkinelly, County Donegal, Ireland, Mrs Kortegast came to New Zealand 57 years ago, landing at Hokitika, where she resided until her death. She came to the colony to join her brother, Mr Hugh Cassidy, a wellknown coach proprietor in the early days of Westland and Canterbury. She was predeceased more than 36 years ago by her husband, Mr William C. J. Kortegast, who, with the late Mr T. G. McCarthy, established the wellknown Crown Brewery, Hokitika. Relinquishing control of the brewery after her husband's death, she carried on the cordial business of W. C. J. Kortegast, in which she was later associated with her sons. Always.an active woman, Mrs Kortegast retained to the last her keen intellect, and could draw upon a wonderful store of memories of early Westland history. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her death has been widely regretted. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wednesday, leaving St. Mary's Church for the Hokitika cemetery, where the burial service was conducted by the Rev. Father Finnerty, S.M. She leaves a family of two daughters, Mrs J. Cloher, of Hokitika. Mrs J. D. Burns. Christchurch, and six sons, Messrs William Kortegast (Sydney), Joseph Kortegast (Wellington), Carl Kortegast (Christchurch), Henry Kortegast (Hokitika), James Kortegast (Pahnerston North), and Phillip Kortegast (Christchurch).

MISS VERA JOSEPHINE MOULD The death of Miss Vera Josephine Mould, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Mould, of Okain's Bay, has caused widespread sorrow. Miss Mould had been ill for nine months, and recently underwent an operation. She was born at Okain's Bay in 1912, and educated at Okain's and Akaroa. Miss Mould was a popular member of the local Oddfellows' Lodge. The funeral took place at Okain's Bay on Tuesday. The Rev. E. C. Atkinson, assisted by the Rev. D. Thorpe, officiated at St. John's Church and at the cemetery. The pall-bearers were four young members of the Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodge, Bros. G. Ware, B. Corrigall, G. Moore, and C. Harris. The Oddfellows' service was read by ihe Rev. Bro. Atkinson. V/reaths were sent from mother, father, brothers, and sisters; Aunt Ada, Nellie, and grandma; Aunt Annie, Uncle Alex.. Doris and Stella; Dick, Elsie, and the girls; Uncle Tom, Maud Eadie, and Archie; Uncle George, Aunt Agnes, and girls; Auntie Dell, Uncle Joe, and cousins; Aunt Annie, Uncle Dick, and family; Uncle Jack, Aunt Kate, and family; Mr and Mrs Joe Harris. Mr and Mrs Roger Mason and Mrs Geo. Mason, Mr and Mrs L. Graham, Mrs M. Harris, Mr and Mrs G. Graham (Lavericks). Mr and Mrs H. J. Mason. Mrs C. Holstein and family, Mr and Mrs W. G. Harris and family, Ruby and Flc&'d, A. and P.Moore and family. Mr and Mrs Clarence Mason, the Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodge, Mr and Mrs A. Choat; Mavis, Leo, and Roie; Algy, Reno, and family; Clem, Inga, and the girls; Mr and Mrs Archie Ware and family; Iris, Henry, and family; Enid and Maurice; Mr W. Robinson, Winnie, and Nita, Mr Percy Harris and family, Rene and Hilton, Mr and Mrs L. J. Graham. Mr C. Hawes. Mr and Mrs A. W. Ware and George, Mary and Reay, Mr and Mrs G. Hartley and family, Marjorie and Bill, Mr H. Harris and family, Arthur and Valmai. Marshall family, Reg and Phyllis Barker, Mr and Mrs H. Reed and family, Harry and Lena, Mr and Mrs John Craw and boys, Les and Aggie. Mr and Mrs E. P. Coffin and family, W. Reynolds, Rev. E. C. Atkinson, Mrs Atkinson and Mrs Buncombe, Mr and Mrs P. Haglund and family, Mr and Mrs Robt. Hartley and family, Mr and Mrs F. G. Harris and family, Mr and Mrs T. G. Ware. MRS S. G. POO KB The death of Mrs Sarah Grace Pooke occurred at her home, 322 Bealey avenue. Christchurch, where she had resided for more than 1!) years. The esteem in which Mrs Pooke was held was shown by the number of friends who attended the service conducted at the graveside by Mr D. Smith, of the Richmond Mission. Mrs Pooke came to Now Zealand in November, 1889, and early in 1890 she married Mr John Pooke, of Pareora. The news of her death will be received there with great regret, as she had lived in the district for more than 27 years. She was always very sympathetic and kindhearted to those in trouble, and was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, two sons—Messrs Thomas and Franke Pooke, of Pareora—and one daughter—Mrs W. J. Dunsford, of Richmond, Christchurch. MRS E. GOODWIN The death occurred recently at Motukarara of Mrs Emma Goodwin. Mrs Goodwin was born at. Styx in 1877, and came to Motukarara with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Blanche, in 1893, and in 1906 she married the late Mr Edwin Goodwin. She is survived by one son, two daughters, and two grandchildren. The funeral took place at the Gebbie's Valley cemetery, Hie service being conducted by the Rev. T. M. Curnow, of Lincoln. Wreaths were sent by the family, Thelma and Coral Radford, Jack and Beth, Thomas Blanche, Mr and Mrs Fred Britclifr and family; Jim, Vera, and family; Pauline and Dolly, McLeughin family, Mr and Mrs E. Wheeler, Mavis and Tom, Mr and Mrs H. Newton, Mr and Mrs W. Newton, Mr and Mrs F. Miller and family, Mr and Mrs J. Miller, Mr and Mrs Simons and family, Mr and Mrs E. E. Nutt, Mr and Mrs R. J. Newton and family, Mr and Mrs J. Wright, Motukarara branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, Mr and Mrs Vercoe and family, Mr and Mrs E. A.Radford, Miss Elsie Radford, Mr and Mrs H. Radford and family, Mr and Mrs John Wheeler, Mr and Mrs John Rennle, Mr and Mrs V. Chambers and family, Mr and Mrs A. H. Wheeler and family, Mrs J. Burke and Maurice, Mr and Mrs H. A. Nutt and family, and Mr and Mrs W. F. Parkinson. ANNA KATIIERINE GREEN (Cr>nT*D fBBgS WSOCUTIOH—BT ELBCTMO TILSOftAPB—COPTBIOHT.) (Received April 12, 7 p.m.) BUFFALO \ (New York), April 11. The death has occurred of Anna Katherine Green, the noted authoress. i

COMMENCEMENT DANCE The principal and students of the Gregg-Banks Commercial College held their annual commencement dance in the club rooms of the Automobile Association of Canterbury last night, and many young people took the opportunity afforded of becoming acquainted with their fellow students under very pleasant circumstances. The rooms had been beautifully decorated with autumn tinted foliage, tlaaTTas. and spindleberries. Miss Eileen Archer (principal) received the guests. She was assisted by fhv following committee:—Misses Marjorie Owen (secretary). Phyllis Wilson. Irene Williams, and Mrs P. Earthing. The guests of honour were Mr J. Wyn Irwin, representative of the Gregg Shorthand Association in New Zealand, and Mrs Wyn Irwin. The latter was presented with a bouquet of red carnations. She wore a black ring velvet frock, relieved with a cluster of pink flowers at the neckline, and a fringed velvet scarf to match. The Erica Band supplied music for dancing, and extras were played by Aiss Phyllis Thomson. An exhibition of tap dancing by Mr P. Geddes and partner added interest -to the programme. Miss Archer wore a turquoise georgette frock patterned in rose and uiauve floral design, and a scarlet velvet coatee with a white velvet collar. Mrs Farthing's frock of green lace was irimmed with velvet of matching : hade; Miss Owen wore a frock of periwinkle blue silk crepe relieved with- .< ilver lame; Miss Wilson, frilled frock of larkspur blue -georgette, trimmed with pink net ruffles at the neckline rnd shoulders; Miss Williams, a lemon organdie frock patterned in brown tonings and trimmed with frilling. Amongst those present were Mesdarnes L. Agar, Harold Cordery, Misses S. Tasker. Hazel McNeilage, Betty Cooper. Cecil Harris. Leonie Hamilton, liae Dettmer, Audrey Haworth, Dorothy Broughton, Mollie Connell. Cecelia Bertram. Hilarie Cade. Catherine Barnes. Phyllis Thomson, Rae Templelon, Iris Templeton, Kathleen Bartram, Edith Bartram, Phyllis Washer, Clare Newman, Kathleen Hayes, Jean Gordon i Auckland), Joyce Bates, Phyllis Bates, Phyllis Goddard. Joan Thomas, E. Thomas, Irene Philpott, Nellie Wood (Tai Tapu), Ngareta Sunckell, Shirley Sandford. Beth Roberts, Phyllis Matron, Betty Jarman. F. Macleod, Morag Ilacleod. Lola Johnstone, Ngarita Macriougall, Joan Fraser, Patricia Hill, C. Bates. I. Williams. Mollie Jamieson, Kathleen Sandcs. B. Brackenridge, Marjorie Keane. Ann McLaughlin, Nancy Simmonds, Margaret* Templeton, Yensie McClatchic. Dorothy Roberts. Muriel Buckley. Elvira Andrew, Ngaire Wallace, and Nancy Poison. COLLING WOOD CLUB The Collingwood Social Club held its first annual birthday dance in the Masonic Hall, New Brighton, on Thursday. The arrangements were made by Mesdarnes C. Thompson, C. Kerr, A. E. Cockle, Miss H. Cockle, Messrs C. Kerr, and B. Rice. Mr A. E. Cockle was master of ceremonies, and the music was played by the Regal Dance Band, with extras by Miss Dulcie Hull. Mrs W. Kitchingham judged the competition. The waltzing competition was won for the second time by Mrs M. Vincent and Mr D. Hoffenden, who each received a cup, and another medallion will be placed to their credit on the Crew Shield. Novelty dances were won by Mrs S. Adams and partner and Miss Dulcie Hull and Mr A. E. Cockle. Items were given by the junior pupils of Miss N. Prettejohns, and two solo dances by Miss Prettejohns were much appreciated. During the supper interval, Mr B. Crew reviewed the year's activities, and the birthday cake was cut by Miss C. Kerr. Amongst those present were Mesdarnes M. Vincent, F. Webley, C. Thompson, G. Smith, B.' Crew, S. Adams, C. Walker, A. E. Cockle, B. Stevens, W. Kerr. Misses H. Cockle, N. Walker. S. Adkins, M. Rice, S. Crew, D. Hull, E. Bates, W. Prettejohns, Messrs W. Hamilton, G. Smith, C. Spedding, C. Kerr, A. Cockle, A. S. Crew, C. Walker, J. Melhuish, B. Leverett, B. Penrose, D. Hendersen, G. Jack, Vivian, W. Kitchingham, D. Hoffenden, F. Power, R. Vincent, R. Aitken, and B. Rice.

CHILD CARE CLOTHING FOR SCHOOL WEAR [Written by a medical expert for the Home Economics Association. 11. How best to feed her family is the first pre-occupatipn of the average housewife, and how best to clothe them is usually her second major problem. She should therefore be quite clear in her own mind as to what is healthy and desirable in clothes, so that she may avoid wasting time, and money, energy, and material in misdirected efforts. Clothes should be light in weight, simple in design, and loose enough to allow perfect freedom of movement and breathing. Simple styles set off the beauty of children better than fussy, elaborate ones, and are easier to make and to launder. As far as possible their garments should all be made of washable materials, for nothing but washing will keep little children's ciothes clean and sweet. They should not be made of very closely woven material because that prevents the gradual diffusion of air through them and imprisons the body exhalations and. vapours, thus impeding the proper action of the skin.

The skin has a wonderful mechanism of blood-vessels and nerves which reflexly adjusts and regulates the chemistry of the body to meet varying conditions and temperatures of moving air. When this mechanism is able to act it is a great stimulus to vital energy. When it is unable to act the child's vitality is depressed. If the body is too closely and warmly covered, this mechanism does not get a choice to develop. The skin of the child's body is clammy and of an unwholesome pallor, instead of valvetty to the touch and golden or rosy-brown in colour. The child tends to be listless, sensitive to draughts, and often unduly liable to chills. Seasonable Clothing Clothes must vary according to the season. In hot weather all that is required by a boy is a loose tennis shirt, open at the neck, with or without a thin woven singlet of cotton, or silk and cotton; short trousers and washable underpants. He should have a coat, cardigan or a pull-over to put on if he feels cold, or to prevent chill after vigorous exercise. In hot weather a girl' is sufficiently clad in a thin singlet, as above, washable bloomers, and a cotton or silk dress, made with short sleeves or without any sleeves at all. Petticoats are unnecessary, and only make more washing. She will also require a blazer, cardigan, or pull-over like hefr brother. Both sexes should have shady hats to shield the eyes and the back of the neck. In cold weather clothes should be warmer, should fit up round the neck, and should have long sleeves fastening snugly round the wrists. Warm knickers should be worn, and long woollen stockings which meet the bloomers. The abdomen and thighs should be warmly covered, and singlets should be long enough to sit on comfortably. Don't bother with many layers of material over the chest. Look aft" the abdomen and thighs, and the chest is unlikely to go cold, especially with high-necked clothes. Little girls' clothing in particular, is often not warm enough below the waist. Winter singlets can be made of woven wool, or wool and cotton, or of washing flannel, or, hand-knitted wool. (The last is very good.) One woollen garment is worth two flannelette or cotton ones, it absorbs moisture and does not feel cold or damp to the skin. If the weather is very cold two singlets, or even three can be worn, just enough to keep a child comfortable, but never overheated. As in summer, a child should have an extra coat or cardigan to put on in case extra warmth is required. An overcoat of some firmly woven material should be provided, something that will turn the wind, for a cold wind accelerates the normal diffusion of cold air through clothes too much for comfort. A woollen scarf is a great help because it prevents the warmth of the body rising and escaping at the neck. All the clothes described, if loose, allow sufficient diffusion of air to and from the skin. A mackintosh is another matter. It won't let rain in and it won't let body-vapour out. You must have noticed how wet a mackintosh often gets inside. That is bodyvapour which has got through all the clothes till it meets and is stopped by the mackintosh. As it can't get through that it condenses on the inside of the mackintosh. A mackintosh should be worn only to keep out rain and to turn piercing winds, both purposes for which it is very useful. It should be taken off indoors. Children who are well, who have enough to eat and who can get frequent spells of vigorous exercise, require much less clothing in cold weather than children who are delicate, poorly fed, or unable to run about. Vigorous exercise is nature's way of increasing the body's production of warmth. Therefore it follows that a child sitting very still in school often requires an extra coat which he can advantageously discard when he is racing round the playground, or doing his school drill (provided he puts some "pep" into his drill). Little children require more clothing in cold weather than the big ones because they have a surface area much larger proportionately to their total bulk. Their warm things should be particularly soft and light in weight. Knitted garments are very nice, but remember they won't turn wind, so put them underneath a closer-woven material not over it. Night Wear Every child should have a nightgown or pyjamas. All the clothes worn during the day should be taken off at night, shaken, and spread out to air.Ji

If you want your child to sleep in a singlet, keep a special one for night wear and take off the one he has worn all day. He won't get cold when changing. You can undress him in front of the kitchen fire if you like, and put a hot bottle in his bed to warm it. Nightdresses should be loose and clean, and your child should be clean when you put him into his night garment. Bed socks in winter are very useful. The best are hand knitted, and can be easily and quickly made. Shoes Shoes should be strong, flat-heeled, and straight along the instep, not sharply pointed, and they should be at least half an inch longer than the foot. A high-heeled shoe displaces the normal poise of the body and prevents a free, easy swing when walking; a narrow shoe is uncomfortable and often causes corns; a pointed shoe may do harm, but too short a shoe is disastrous. In one week a shoe which is too short can so distort and deform a foot that it troubles its owner for the rest of his life. Children's feet grow very fast, and often the fact that they have outgrown their shoes is overlooked. It is better to go barefoot than to wear an ill-fitting shoe. In the evening the shoes which have been worn all day should be taken off, and other shoes put on, or the child go barefoot; it rests the feet. Wet stockings should be changed. Don't let a child sit about in wet shoes. In wet weather, if he has not a spare pair it is better for him to go to school barefoot, carrying his shoes and stockings to put on dry when he reaches school. Gumboots keep the feet and legs dry in wet weather and are often very useful, but they should always be taken off indoors or in school, because, like the mackintosh, they prevent the escape of the perspiration of the foot and make feet soft and iheir skin tender. Handkerchiefs No child is properly dressed who has not got a handkerchief. It must never be omitted. A pocket must be provided somewhere for its accommodation. Boys, of course, have no trouble in stowing it away. At the moment girls seem partial to a pocket in their bloomers. For little children it is a good idea to safety-pin a largish handkerchief by one corner into a high breast-pocket. It prevents the handkerchief being lost, and the child can work on the slack, so to speak. Bathing: Suits If it can be managed, every child should have a bathing suit. Even if he never gets to a beach or a river, he can play in his own garden in a bathing suit, and so get the benefit of light and air on his body. Miscellaneous Advice Loose Garments—No item of clothing should be tight. Tight belts, tight elastics, tight garters are all bad. because they always hamper somethingmovement, breathing, or circulation Make Pretty Clothes—Convention allows little choice of colour for boys, but little girls may be dressed in all sorts of lovely colours and gay stuffs. Drab-coloured garments for children (or women, either) should be prohibited. A bright chintz apron will transform a dull frock.

Try to Achieve a Little Stylishness —fake trouble and learn to make your children's clothes lit properly. Good patterns can. be easily procured for every age. Turn up hems to the proper length, sew on buttons, mend rents, and patch neatly. Wash and Iron Nicely—Bad washing ruins clothes. Dirty, tumbled clothes look slovenly, however fine they be whilst clean, well-ironed clothes anl pear at least self-respecting. Children's clothes should be changed whenever they are soiled, and always once a week. If you haven't got even one change for the children, keep them in bed on Saturday morning while you wash their outfit. The little dears may look like rosebuds, but it takes soap and water and elbow grease to make them smell that way. Accessories to Clothes—A child's appearance is made or marred by its hair audits teeth. Keep children's hair well washed, well brushed, and stylishly cut. You can easily learn to trim children's hair yourself, instead of paying a barber. At school it is best and really smartest for little girls to wear their hair buster-cut or shingled If long hair is persisted in keep it tightly plaited at school. There is a well-known and wily little creaa • V £° , loves such cover as is afforded by long hair. As for teeth! a smile should charm, but if it displays dirty teeth, the effect is quite the re! verse. Nor is there any need for finger-nails to be in mourning, or painful hang-nails to result from neglect. Jn h d eS -^ oCe^- rie .l COSt time ' "ot money, and are withm the reach of everyone.

TRAMPING CLUB'S DANCE

The members of Te Hapu Koa Tramping Club and their friends held a dance in the Avon Rowing Club's Hall m nonour of two of the club's members. Miss Una McCracken and Mr Bert Cocks, who are to be married shortly.

During the evening a chiming clock was presented to the guests of C* c y Ar he u P^sjdent of the club (Mr A b. Nicholls), who spoke of the good r™ t done i°L th Z c , lub h y Miss McCracken and Mr Cocks. An exhibition of tap dancing was given by Mr J. Keetley and Miss Verna Askew. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss U. McCracken and Mr H. Rush.

ii/r £ n s. st - those P res ent were Mr and Mrs McCracken. Mr and Mrs Wilson Mr and t Mrs Burrows, Mrs Cocks' Misses Una McCracken, Kura Thiele' Patty Luney, Joan Wilson, N. Longworth, B. Quaife, Phyllis Parr, Edna Holland, Millie Jackson, Dorothy Francis Isobel Francis. Rosiline Donaldson, Eileen Donaldson, Alma Ormandy Connie Corser, Marjorie Woods', Eileen Mahoney, R. Pine, Mavis Ander- ??# Avi £ Suckling, K. Anderson, C. Wilson. G. Smith, P. Digby J Diebv Edith Colby, Verna Alkew, Bessfe Hosking, Thelma Merrett, Mavis Green Vera Casson, M. Carr, M. Boyce b' Robinson. M. McLeod, Maud Cocks' Lorna McCracken, Messrs B. Cocks 6' ™V, nt ' w- M cCra cken, D. Mahoney,' R.' Mills, W. Taylor R. Ferris, C. Wilson, K. Graham. G. Skelton, B. Wilkins E Cocks, F, Walton, F, Storey, R, Turner' B Woods. W. Barwick, T. Samuels, C. Lbert, R. Rudkin. M. Hoare, B. Blake B. Lyttle. J. Keatley, R. Evans, el Godfrey, D. Pavley, R. Clark, W. Francis, I. Merrett, C. Merrett. J. Herdsham, E. McLeod, L. Easton, H. Rush, E. Bradshaw, A. Barwick, E. Ormandy B. Walker, A. Peters, and A. Pines. ' PRESENTATION PARTY A pleasant little function was held at the United Croquet Club, when Mrs Maddren, secretary of the club, was entertained by the junior members. The junior A captain (Mrs Brazier), in making a presentation to Mrs Maddren, said that members wished to express their appreciation of her kindness to them. Mrs Maddren suitably responded. A handicap doubles competition was played, prizes being given by Mr G. Richardson. The winners were Mrs Brazier (junior A) and Mrs Andrews (junior B). A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Richardson. Among those present v/ere Mesdames Maddren, Brazier, Dunn, McClelland, Suckling, Evans, Blunt, Andrews, Taylor-Smith, Wallace, Adkins, Stewart, Watson, Roxburgh, and Rawlinson.

WEDDINGS JONES—M'DOWELL At, St. Andrew's Church, Ashburton, on Wednesday afternoon the wedding was celebrated of Eva, youngest twin daughter of Mr and Mrs R. McDowell, of Anama, to Harold Arthur, elder son oi Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, "Mountain View," Ealing. The ceremony was performed by tne Eev. A. D. K.irKland, of Maynela, and Miss Watt was organist. The church had been decorated by friends of the bride with bowls of Atncan daisies. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a slightly trained frock of white crepe shurr, cut on princess lines, with neck inset with silver lace, and clasped in front with a diamante brooch. The sleeves were tight-litting from the elbow and formed points over the wrists. Her beautiful veil of Brussels lace was caught at each side of the head with a spray of orange blossom and fell in a slight train. She carried a shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Mabel Jones, sister of the bridegroom, who wore an ankle-length frock of lemon georgette, made with cowl neck and sleeves, and worn with elbow-length gloves. She wore a bandeau of velvet leaves and carried a bouquet of cream cactus dahlias and cream roses with maidenhair fern. Mr James Jones attended his brother as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Lewitt's reception rooms, West belt, Ashburton. Mrs McDowell, who received the guests, wore a navy blue suit and navy velour hat trimmed with navy and white wings. Crimson roses composed her bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a nut-brown moss crepe frock and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of autumntinted flowers and leaves. Little Gladys Wilson, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore an anklelength frock of lemon georgette and carried a posy of cream gladioli and blue delphinium. A lucky horseshoe was presented to the bride by her small niece, Gweneth Lamont. When Mr and Mrs H. A. Jones left on their wedding tour the bride was wearing a nigger-brown tailor-made suit, a fur felt hat with feather mount, and a fur-trimmed coat to match. FERGUSSON—REID The wedding was quietly celebrated recently at Knox Church, Christchurch, by the Rev. G. Miller, of Gwendolyne Eva, daughter of Mrs R. Reid, Timaru, and the late Mr R. Reid, Christchurch, and Bruce Henry Gripp, youngest son of Mrs and Mr Daniel Fergusson, Woodbury, Geraldine. The bride, who was given away by Mr G. Radford (Christchurch), wore a frock of wine coloured lace and georgette, and a large wine coloured hat trimmed with wine and gold flowers, and she carried a sheaf of deep red gladioli and fern. She was attended by Miss Dorrie Watford (Riccarton). who wore a frock of gold coloured moss crepe, and a large black hat trimmed with gold velvet roses, and she carried a sheaf of gold primulinus and fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr James Boa (Orari GorgeK Mrs Reid wore a frock of black and white floral suede cloth, a black coat, and a large black hat trimmed with black and white. She carried a bouquet of dark red begonias, and maidenhair fern.

GOLDEN WEDDING Mr and Mrs C. L. Hansen, of 71 Oak Grove, Ashburton, who have been residents of the Ashburton county for many years, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday, when a large number of their relations met to congratulate them. Mr and Mrs Hansen were married on April 9, 1885, at the Wesleyan Church, Wills street, Ashburton. Born in Denmark on September 27, 1854, Mr Christian Ludvig Hansen went to sea on a German vessel at 14 years of age, and he was a member of the crew of the ship Herbert, which was wrecked in the Baltic Sea. His calling led him to nearly every country in the world, and he visited every prominent port from Iceland to Japan. While in Great Britain he joined the crew of the ship Lyttelton, on which he came to New Zealand for the first time. This vessel was lost at Timaru, and its remains are still marked by a large buoy, north-east of the harbour. Mr Hansen made a number of voyages to and from New Zealand. He made his last sea voyage back to New Zealand in 1880 in the ship Dunedin, which he left at Port Chalmers. He came to Ashburton, and took up contracting work, which he carried on for three or four years before starting farming at Hinds, where he lived until early m 1920. He then sold his land and went to live in retirement in Ashburton. Mr Hansen was for many years a member of the Hinds School Committee. He is an ardent bowler and is a member of the Allenton Bowlx.n ß Club. He is a life member of the Ashburton Club and Mutual School of Arts.

Mrs Hansen was born ?* St. Martins in 18G5. Her parents, Mr and Mrs T. A. Hickman, landed at Lyttelton with two children from the ship Indian Empire in March, 1864, and Mr Hickman took up work on the Lyttelton tunnel. The family later lived at Opawa, where Mrs Hansen was one of the original pupils at the school. When she was 13 years of age the family moved to the Ashburton county, Mr Hickman taking up land at Tinwald and Winslow. where they were well known. Members of Mr and Mrs Hansen's ,l™£ y „ e : Messrs Edward Hansen (Eiffelton), T. N. Hansen (Coldstream), Gordon Hansen (Coldstream), Stanley Hansen (Temuka), Carl Hansen (Ti"maru), Mesdames Shearer (Geraldine), Sheehan (Ashburton), Moffatt (Ashburton;, and Torrance (Auckland). PAST PUPILS' DANCE Past pupils of the West Christchurch District High School entertained their friends at a dance held in the Orange Hall on Thursday night. Members of the organising committee were Misses Kathleen Lee, Nina Devan. Rona Green. Messrs L. Arnold, T. Mahoney, L. Bigg, and K. Phillips. Dance music was provided by Mr Gordon Cook's orchestra. Mr J. C. Wilton was master of ceremonies. Among those invited were Misses Sybil Hull. Rae McCammon, Millicent Laughlin, M. Steel, Betty Corser, Gwen Mullins. Thelma Rathgen. Kathleen Lee, Lois Brown, Mavis Lee, Marjorie Fraser. Winnie Bain. Agnes Brackenridge, Lily White, Nina Devan, Muriel Hooper. Nan Ruston. Ethel M. Brydon, Isabel Stewart, Maisie Wilton, and Rona Green. RED CROSS SOCIETY HALSWELL BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Halswell branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the hall with Mrs Silvester presiding. One new member was welcomed. Ten new woollen garments made during the month were handed in and will be sent to the city for distribution. The secretary was asked to send a letter to Miss M. Noble expressing sympathy la her illness.

MISS AILSA NICOL SUCCESS AT ROYAL ACADEMY Friends of Miss Ailsa Nicol, Wellington, who was a well-known vocalist at Christchurch a few years ago, will be pleased to learn of the progress she is making at the Royal Academy, where she has been studying under Professor Meux. In 1930 Miss Nicol became a licentiate of the academy, since when she has been studying opera and drama. She sang on one occasion at one of Sir Henry Wood's chamber orchestral concerts, and has earned the commendation of Sir John McEwan and Lady McEwan, who complimented Miss Nicol on her performance in the role of Hansel in Humperdinck's opera, "Hansel and Gretel." Miss Nicol was recently selected by the associated board to perform at a concert at Southampton in demonstration of a lecture by Dr. Stewart Macpherson, the celebrated harmony and rudiments of music authority. She was also chosen by the same professor to illustrate his lectures on classical and folk songs to audiences of school children and their teachers at the Royal Academy. Miss Nicol has taken the soprano solos in Spohr's "Last Judgment," at a performance at Sydenham at the request of Dr. Schinn, of the Royal Academy, and has now been the leading soprano at St. John's Wood Presbyterian Church, London, for three years, where that veteran tenor, Dr. Benjamin Davics, who sang with Patti, is still a member, and has praised and otherwise given Miss Nicol great encouragement. It is not certain whether Miss Nicol will return to New Zealand this year. The latest news about Miss Nicol is that she has been selected to sing the role of Eva in "Die Meistersinger" in a performance of Wagner's opera to be given under the auspices of the Royal Academy in a London theatre in July.

ANNUAL DANCE Messrs R. Round, H. E. Cook, L. Fisher, W. A. Hadlee, R. Jamieson, H. Escott, and J. Norrie were members of the committee responsible for organising the annual dance of the High School Old Boys' Cricket Club. Representatives were present from the Old Collegians, St. Albans, Lancaster Park, and West Chrislchurch Cricket Clubs. The Bailey-Marston Orchestra supplied music for dancing. Amongst those present were Mesdames C. Crowley, J. V. Glasson, H. O. Jefcoate, Ivan Skipworth, lan Cromb, F. A. Weeks, W. M. Stewart, W. Mapplebeck, D. Graven, *». Best, Misses Joan Gray, Joan Wareing, Gwen Noble, Zoe Graven, Jean Waterston, Agnes Elliott, Edith Bartram, Kathleen Bartram, Kathleen Kilkelly. Ethyl Robinson, Wanaka Anderson, Chrissie Dickson, N. Ozanne, N. Wareing, Evelyn Lawn, Gwen Glasson, L. Hickey, Betty Simpson, Hazel Cox, Joan Rudkin, J. Kennedy, Ursula Evans, M. Walpole, V. Tracy, Kathleen Sullivan, Eileen Ewan, Thelma Robson, June Anderson, Gladys Oborn, Joan Seweli, Dorothy Seymour, Lily Robinson, Jill Shand, T. Dunlop, Jeanne Hahn, M. Thiele, Joan Whatman, Mavis Baxter, O. Knight, Patricia Knight, Marian Cox, Sylvia Brittan, Marjorje Lawry, Anita Henderson, Mavis Lane, Betty Tapper, Thelma Grant, Edna Grenfcll, Ellen Ward, Doris Price, Molly McAloon, Rhona Brook, Olga Seabrook, Jean Simpson, C. Ennis, L. Perkins, Heather Clark, Dorothy Neal. Nora Speak, Gwynneth Talbot, Mavis Boulton, Rita Edmonds, Mary Byrne, Joan Seaward, Edna Rowe, and Lily Davidson.

CROQUET TEAM HONOURED

An informal afternoon tea party was held at the United Croquet pavilion when the members of the Intermediate B croquet team entertained the Intermediate A team, winners of the association's intermediate Tiag. The secretary (Mrs Maddren) congratulated the team on its success, and thanked the B team for arranging the party. Miss Maze, captain of the A team, suitably responded, and Mrs Pullar, captain of ,the B team, also spoke. Amongst those present were Miss Maze, Mesdames Irwin, Murray, Grey, Kellaway, and Miss Collinson (A team); Mesdames Pullar, Williamson, Nicholls, Horton, Betts, and Were (B team); Mesdames Smithson, Maddren, Palmer. Hadfield, Barnes, Bates, Wilson, E. A. Smith, and Holdsworth Smith, Misses Gerard and Bell, Messrs G. Richardson, S. McCullough, H. Neutze, and G. Horton. "NIGHT IN THE KITCHEN"

A "Night in the Kitchen" will be the attraction at the old-time dance this evening at the Alexandra Hall. Twelve prizes will be given, including a kitchen chair, and tea set, for a special Monte Carlo dance. Jackson's Kitchen Band will supply the music. During the evening a song and ballet will be given by pupils of the Miss Letty Naylor school of dancing The other attractions will be three miniature Monte Carlos and two lucky numbers. FREE KINDERGARTEN NORTH LINWOOD The monthly meeting of the North Linwood Free Kindergarten was held in the schoolroom. Those present were: Mrs Powell (convener), Mesdames Retallick, Royfee, Holloway, Grigg, Messrs Grigg and SorreU. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Ashley for his successful concert. Arrangements were made for the next dance to be held in St. Chad's hall. Subscriptions totalled £5 Os 6£d. Mesdames Powell and Retallick were elected a visiting committee for Jfae month.

CANTERBURY CROQUET ASSOCIATION The Canterbury Croquet Association held a gala at the United Club's green, when many players and friends were present. Competitions were arranged by the various clubs. A cake stall was in charge of the country clubs and the aiternoon tea was arranged by the United Club. Amongst those participating in the competitions were Mesdames Mosley, Beanland. Smithson, Dalton, Dey, Greenstreet, Allan, Palmer, Hadfleld, E. A. Smith, Murray, Gillespie, Tustin, Haydock, Anderson, Clarke. W. Williamson, Irwin, Were, Walson. Price. Calvert, Morrison, Grant, Oldfield. Holdsworth-Smith, Dunn, Roberts. Reay, Banks, Browne, Barton, Tisch, Rawlinson. Stewart, Larrison, Pearce, Darrow. Warner, Derrett, Bain, Sutton. Barnes, Tipping, Legge, Midgley. Wittington, Wright, Were, Swainson. Calvert, Forward, Scott, Tonkin. Nett.leton. Beeby, Watson, Adkins, Maddren. McClelland, Allen, Pry, Thompson, Bainbridge, Manley, Blackmore, McDonald. Robson. Morrison, Suckling. Brazier, Irwin, Halley, Syme, Wilson. Kellaway, Grey, Nicholls, Turner, Bates. Faulkner. Battie, Bull, Overend. Holland. Sewell, Roxburgh, Andrews, Lennie, Ackroyd, Cornck, Whitfield. Hart, Dunn, Childs McTeigue, Harper, Jack, Wright, Ward, Green, Ogier, Huffadine, Blunt, Malley, Currin. De Villiers, Clarke, Giddens, Horton. Cowlin, Willis, Todd, Gilmore, Wootten. Harrison. Marriott, Petne, McGlmpsey, Bull, Lawson, Suckling, Evans. Turner, Claydon, Wing, Coutten, Haley, and Massey, Misses Gerard, McMillan Collinson, BelL Maze, Skipworth. Harris, and Hill, Messrs E. J. Ross H. A. Penn. A. G. Ross. Robertson Murray. Robson. Overend, Grant, Nicholls. Holland, Dunn T'pping, Neutze Richardson, McCullough, Sewell. Vincent, and Nettleton. ANNUAL SOCIAL AND DANCE

! The annual social and dance extended by the directors of Suckling Bros., Ltd., to retailers and employees of the Monarch shoe factory was held at the Frascati on Wednesday evening. Mr J. A. East (managing director) welcomed the employees, and during the ! evening items were given by Miss T. Bennetts, Messrs D. Suckling and G. Suckling. Supper extras were played by Miss P. Brown and Mr R. Suckling. Mr W. Lloyd was master of ceremonies. , The guests of honour were Mr ana Mrs A. M. Satterthwaite, Mr and Mrs A. B. Edwardes, and Mrs J. D. Simpson. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J. A. East, Mr and Mrs H. M. A. Wood, Mr and Mrs C. M. Suckling, Mr and Mrs G. C. Rogers, Mr and Mrs Woolcock, Mr and Mrs A. Falconer, Mr and Mrs A. Downing, Mr and Mrs F. Hickman. Mr and Mrs Weed. Mr and Mrs H. F. Herbert, Mr and Mrs M. Suckling, Mr and Mrs K. White, Mr and Mrs H. A. Wynn, Mesdames J. Davies, C. MacPherson, P. Brown, A. Lye, I. Yates, W. Lloyd, H. Goddard, H. Smart, J. Mayley, A. MacLachlin, H. Brown, A. Hume, D. Broad, H. Ladkin, S Boulter, J. Minns, G. Cummings, F. Clegg, L. Killick, J. Gooda 1, E. MacKay, D. Whall, H. Wright, A. Aldous, N. Knight, D. Martin, E. Eldridge, R. Blumsky, A. Crofts, Nicholls, E. Heffler, T. Kirnan, Bollington, D. Davidson, Metcalfe, H. Thornton, F. Tozer, J. Holland, Vernon Smith, Misses D. G. Wood, Betty Weaslell, Betty Robinson, Ruth Cade, Elsie Sparks, Doreen Sparks, Marion Watson, Cecily Allott, Gertrude Archer, Edna Peters, Joan Suckling, Molly Suckling, E. East, W. Parkes, L. Coard, E. Blows, Adelaide McPherson, Nancy Lloyd, D. Beattie, F. Copley, E. Whall, R. Graham, D. Banfleld, M. Hendren, Peggy Brown, Edna Smith, M. Welbourne, N. Williamson, D. Walker, Netta Chambers, M. Newton, M. Adams, Mavis McGuire, Betty Harrison, N. Fisher, M. Tate, D. Kiddle. R. Bird, S. Sutherland, M. Vial, Thelma Bennetts, E. Archbold, Vera Thompson, Peggy Wilson, E. Reece, A. Graham, J. McDowell, Isa McPherson, J. Bull, J. Gale, M. Elvy, Joyce Ling, M. Sullivan, Noeline Boyd, M. Oates, J. Shrimpton, G. Leith, Olga Bayliss, L, White, Reta Smith, Pamela Shackieton, E. Banks, Ella Smyth, G. Hill, D. Birdling, Mavis Levings. Shara Weavers, J. Cummings, E. Payne, E. Tanthan, Messrs O. Andersen, J. Parkes, E. Scott, L. W. Tosswill. G. Suckling, D. Suckling, R. Suckling, G. Suckling, H. Buchanan (Melbourne), Dunpny, J. G. Irwin, E. E. Herbert, B. Lovell-Smith, R. Crowther, H. Reid, W. Davies, W. Cracroft Wilson, and H. McPherson. AFTERNOON PARTY

A pleasant party in honour of Miss Noyle Baker, whose marriage will take place shortly, was given by Mrs George Ashton at her home in May's road yesterday afternoon. The guests included Mesdames J. E. Baker, H. V. Free, Norman Farrant, John Watling, Ernest England, John Calder (Lincoln), Lewin Webley, Misses Neroli Smithson, Mae and Rita

TIMAEUNEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Margaret Butler, who was the guest of Mrs J. W. Adams CVai-iti road), Has returned to Napier. Miss Marion Hay, who has been spending some months in Geraldine, will leave on her return to England this week, accompanied by Lady Blunden (Ireland), who is visiting the Dominion. Some years ago Lady Elunden lived at Temuka. Mrs J. Deans (North Canterbury) has returned home after a visit to Mrs R. H. Rhodes ("Carne," Sealy street). Mrs Rhodes returned yesterday from Christchurch. Recent arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs A. R. Morton, Miss King, Mr and Mrs Davis, Mr and Mrs Bishop, Miss Renshaw, Mr Gilfillan, Dr. Parker (London), Mr W. Morton, Mr H. Kerns, Miss A. C. Affleck (Wellington), Mr F. H. Ansley, Mr J. A. Mercer, Mr R. McVicar, Mr T. Taylor, Mr G. B. Cromb, Mrs Northam, Mrs C. Brown, Mr CD. Gordon (Christchurch), Mr D. Tennant, Mr and Mrs G. M. Lloyd (Dunedin>, and Mr A. S. Froggatt (Invercargill).

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH "Kenilworth": Mrs Thompson and Mrs. Sterieker (Tiin&ru), Mrs Kebble (Greymouth), Mrs Leonardo (Le Bon'B Bay), Mr Bayiey (Auckland), and Mm Haynea. Federal Hotel: Mr and Mrs E. T. Wray (England). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs L. B. Ckrkson (Sydney), Mr and Mrs Spencer Summers (Chester, England), Mr and Mrs Warwick Noble (Dunedin), and Mr and Mra C. O. Webber (Minneapolis, United States). Coker's Hotel: Dr. and Mrs Will (Rangiora), Miss R. Johnston (Wellington), and Miss E. F. Anste (Nelson). Stonehurst Private Hotel: Mr and Mra D. F. L. Glasgow and child (Marton), Mr and Mrs G. Friedriob (Bulls), Mr and Mre A. P. Luoas, Mr and Mrs K. RowMngs, Mr A. Robinßon (Nelson), Mrs R. Norman, Mr and Mrs J. Preston and Miss Pamela Preston (Sydne>), Miss N. Roy (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs C. W. Murray, Mr C. A. Humphreys (Auckland), Mr J. H. Gooch, Miss Gooch (Takapuna), Mr and Mrs G. 'R. Pettit (Leicestershire),. Miss K. M. Pettit (England), Miss Ktbertson (Wellington);