News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21467, 8 May 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

the X*dy Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items oS social or persona! news. Sacb items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices BMBt bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs J. F. Studholme (Fendalton) left last night for a visit to the North Island. She intends leaving New Zealand about June 8 by the Remuera for a trip to Britain. • , Mrs A. Peppier (Cashmere Hills) will leave next week for Auckland, where she will make her home with her daughter, Mrs Fergus. Mrs Edgar Stead ("Ilam," Riccarton) and her mother, Mrs T. Phillips, The Point, Windwhistle, are spending a holiday at Diamond Harbour. Later Mr and Mrs Stead will visit friends in Central Otago. Mrs A. W. Hale (Cashmere Hills) left last night for Wellington to meet Mrs Ernest Hale and her three children, of Hamilton, Waikato, who will sail on Friday by the Rangitata for a long visit to Great Britain. Mrs-M. C. Cooper and Miss Joyce Cooper (Fendalton) left last night to spend a few weeks in the North Island. Mrs E. Longman, who has been for an extended visit to the North Island, spent a few days with Mr and Mrs S. W. Frost (Clarkville) before returning to her home at Pareora. Miss Marion Menzies Gibb will leave this evening by the lonic for a holiday trip to England. Miss Janet Stevenson (Fendalton) will leave on Monday to stay with Mrs G. L. Rutherford, "Connemara,'' Parnassus, for the Cheviot golf tournament next week. News has been received in Christchurch of the birth in London on May 2 of a daughter to Lieutenant-Commander and Mrs Francis Quinn. Mrs Quinn was formerly Miss Aline Barton, of Featherston, and was very well known in social and flying circles in New Zealand. Miss A. Bowker (Merivale lane) will leave shortly for a trip to Singapore. Mrs W. S. Newburgh, who accompanied Mr Newburgh on his trip to Australia, returned with him to Christchurch yesterday. During their five weeks in Australia Mr and Mrs Newburgh travelled in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. ■ Miss Lettice Loughnan (Cashel street) has left for the north to sperid a holiday with her parents at Otane. Miss Millicent Kennedy left last night for Australia on the first stage, of her journey to Geneva, where she will stay with Mrs J. B. Condliffe. Miss Muriel Harkness, who has spent some months in Christchurch. will return on Saturday to her 'home in Westport. The engagement is announced of Mary Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr Frank Scars, Leighton street, Avonside, and of the late Mrs Sears, to Sidney Oswald Constable, of Reefton, only son of Mr and Mrs H. E. 0. Constable, Oxley street, St. Albans. The engagement is announced of Margaret, only daughter of Mrs M. A. Lyons and the late Mr J. W. Lyons (Christchurch), to George Leonard, second son of Mr and Mrs J T. Russell, Omihi, North Canterbury. At the Christchurch Gas Company's demonstration room on Friday night the Home Economics Association will hold the first cooking demonstration of the season. Savoury dishes for lunch and tea and special dishes illustrating the value, of steaming as a method of cooking will be prepared. A dance held at the Frascati in celebration of the King's Silver Jubilee on Monday evening proved »ry successful. The programme included an exhibition of tap dancing by Misses Phyllis Taylor and Jean Steller, and other pupils of Miss Eileen Orchard. Dance patrons will be given the opportunity of excellent entertainment next Tuesday at the annual ball of the Calder Mackay Company to be held in the Winter Garden. There will be many novelties. A few tickets may still be obtained from the secretary (Mr L. Corner).

NELSON GIRLS' COLLEGE

BRIDGE PARTY

JUBILEE BALL

To foster a spirit of loyalty to their schools, former pupils of most of the main schools of New Zealand have forme'd associations of old girls and old boys, who meet together periodically, A very active branch of the Nelson Girls' College Old Girls' Association exists in Christchurch, and last night a particularly enjoyable bridge party, arranged by them, was held at Dixieland. At it were representatives of the old girls' associations of St. Hilda's College and Columba College (Dunedin), Marsden College (Wellington), Rangi-ruru, and Amberley House, and of !he Christchurch branch of the Nelson Boys' College Old Boys' Association. The president of the local branch, Mrs A. H. Rothenberg, who wore a graceful frock of white and black patterned chiffon, with sash of black satin, received the guests, and she was assisted by Miss Jean Clark, the secretary, who wore a frock of black georgette lightly spotted with silver, and a coatee of cherry red velvet. The bridge room, where a bright fire burned cheerily, was decorated with chrysanthemum? and replicas of the College Coat of Arms occupied conspicuous positions in the room. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. H. Rothenberg, Mrs H. Harris, Mrs H. Crust, Mr and Mrs C. G. M. Boyce, Mrs J. R. Clark, Mrs K. B. Macßae, Mrs O'Loughlen, Mrs H. N. Talbot, Miss Dora Salchell, Miss Huriel Harkness, Mr and Mrs D. S. Dodds. Mr and Mrs A. H. Gresham, Mrs H. J. Herrioft, Mrs T. R. Barfc-tt, Mrs J. Crombie. Mrs W. H. Beanland. Miss Madeline Jennings, Mrs J. M. Lamb, Mrs E M. Caflin, Miss M. Hannay, Mrs T W. Tothill. Mrs D. Macboan Stewart, Miss Greta Clarkson, Miss M. Richards, Miss N. Enright. Miss ; Jean Clark, Mrs L. A. Bennett, Mrs Sinclair Murchison, Miss J. Holder - ness, Mrs J. D. Hutchison, Miss Margaret Whetter. Miss Doris Morgan, Miss Enid Orr. Miss Jean Bawden, Mrs R. H. Livingstone, Mrs M. J. Burn:;. Mrs Bernard Murray, Miss 'Joan Cottrell, Miss N. Hamilton, Miss V. Thomson, Elli M. Heine, Miss I Krna M. Heine, Mrs H. Wales, Miss Betty Ladd, Miss Winifred Waller, Mrs John Curtis. Miss Margaret Peate, Miss Linda Shanks, Miss Beryl Steer. Mrs G. R. Winchester Miss Lois Ollivier, Miss Janet Stevenson, Mr C. J. Ward, Mr I. M. Godby. Others who. though unable to be present, sent donations, were Mrs G. Maginness (president of the Girls' High School Old Girls' Association), Dr. L. A. Bennett (president Nelson Boys' College Old Boys' Association), Mrs Dahl, and Miss M. Enright. The prize, presented by Mrs Rothenberg. and awarded for a sealed num- | bcr, was won by Mrs L. A. Bennett.

MORNING TEA PARTY

Miss Marion Menzies Gibb, who will leave this evening on a holiday trip to England, was yesterday enterlainccl at morning tea by a few of her friends. Those present were Misses G. M. Glanville, F. Thomson, T. Raphael, Mcsdames A. F. Nicholl. F. A. Shurrcck, J. S. Hilfon, C. 11. Opie, F. Boldero, and H. C. Mansfield.

HOCKEY CLUB'S DANCE

The Melhven Ladies' Hockey Club held a dance in the Methven Town Hall on Monday evening, after the hockey matches played against the Kiwi (Christchurch) Ladies' Hockey Club and Harewood Men's Club in the afternoon. There was a large attendance, including members of the visiting teams. Music for the dance was provided by Cook's orchestra, extras being played by Miss Ida Petrie, Mr J. Cretney. and Mr Charles Petrie. Mr W. Grieve was master of ceremonies. A competition was won. by Mr L. Lilley. Mr E. Rhind, on behalf of the visiting players, expressed appreciation of the Methven Club's hospitality. Among those present were Mesdames H. G. Ayers, C. V. May, S. Young, D. McDonald, F. Carr, G. R. Cleeve, W. J. Owen, A. McCorrnack (Lauriston), A W. McKendry, L. Grieve, G. Johns, K. Cook (Lyndhurst), G. Xing, W. Middleton, J. Kilworth, A. Grafton (Christchurch), Misses Eileen Wyman, P. Gillooly, M. Rhind, Kathleen Simmonds,. Kathleen McKay, Muriel Lawson, Margaret Todd, Ethel Hall, Hilda Gibson, Eileen Hutton, D. Handley, Marion Sandrey, Vaima Meyer, Ruth Griffiths (Christchurch), Beryl Reid, Monica Stack, T. White, Peggy White, Margaret McDonald, M. McNamara, Jean Mcßobie, Phyllis Burrows, Harriet Paterson, Merle Ayers, Nancy Ayers, Ann Callaghan (Lyndhurst), Mary Grieve. Bella Berry, Kara Smith, Freda Steffens, K. Dickie, Laura Watson, Isobel Cretney (Lyndhurst), Winnie McGirr, Josie Mcintosh, Elsie Cretney (Lyndhurst), Rima Street, Gertie Nordquist, Margaret Cook, Marjory Cretney (Lyndhurst), M. H. Smith (Christchurch), Ellen Sullivan, M. Sullivan, Olive Evans (Fairton), M. Young (Mount Hutt), Ida Petrie, Hetty Sutton, Gwen Owen, Gladys Owen, Bene Goodwin, Jean Lawson, Violet Leggett, Thelma Williams, Ida Paul, Olive Williams, Joy Cleeve, T. Evans (Lyndhurst), D. McNeill (Lauriston), A. Goodwin, P. McNamara, -Mary Mcllhatton, E. Jones (Christchurch), Jean Paul (Highbank), Olive Simpson (HighbanlO, E, Haskett, Doris Bonnington, Mary Robinson, Daisy Leggett, and Eileen Cleeve.

A jubilee ball was held in the Band Hall, Mayfield, on Monday evening, [and the proceeds will be devoted to the celebrations at the school on Friday. The hall had been effectively decorated for the occasion. Music was supplied by the Rhythm Rascals' Band and Mr T. F. Sewell acted as master of ceremonies. During the evening solos were sung by Miss Helen Drummond. A novelty dance was won by Mrs G. N. Harrison and Mr D. Duff. Amongst those present were Mesdames R. Oakley, H. Branch, G. B. Murdoch, G. H. Lamb, B. McKay, L. M. Williams, L. C. Mcllroy, G. N. Harrison, L. R. Harrison, R. Austin, D. Edmond, Cobden, D. O. Sewell, W. K. Dellow, G. Sewell, J. Cairns, Ritchie, G. A. Meikle", R. J. Anderson, D. 11. Elms, S. Lilley, Misses J. Ivey, E. Goldsmith, N. Goldsmith, Betty Murdoch, J. Ross, M. Moore, L. Moore, W. Lamb, P. Lamb, D. Lamb, M. Riley, J. Rose, E. Allen, P. Harvey, N. Whiting, P. Whiting, L. Robertson, J. M. Dull, J. oobden, B. Anderson, P. Anderson, L. Ritchie, D. Austin, K. Austin, E. Nicholson, H. Drummond, N. Edgar, and W. Ellery. '

AT HOME

SYDENHAM BRANCH

MISS A. M. MONCUIEFF WELCOMED

At the invitation of Mrs F. M. Warren (president) and members, of the board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association, women of the various organisations in the city and supporters of the association had the opportunity of meeting Miss A M. Moncrieff, M.A., at a very pleasant at home held in the club rooms yesterday afternoon. Miss Moncrieff, who is on furlough from China, was recently appointed temporary, secretary of the association for a period of four and a half months. A cheery fire brightened the club room, which was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums in shades of pink, yellow, and bronze. Mrs Warren, who received the guests, introduced Miss Moncrieff, and paid a tribute to the work of Miss E. Bowden, assistant-secretary, who had so ably carried on the secretarial duties during the illness of Miss E. S. Batt. and for a time after her resignation. Miss Moncrieff briefly outlined her plans, which included the formation of a number of auxiliary clubs, including a girls' club for girls from 14 to 13 years of age, at Brighton, and groups in the various suburbs to meet for study periods, a service club for girls living at home, and a business girls' lyceum. The first meeting of the latter club had already taken place, and members hoped to form newspaper groups for the discussion of current events, and to have addresses, and gain expert advice on home planning, the' importance of design, colour, and line in architecture and clothing. They will also have the opportunity of learning the principles of cosmetics. A social committee, consisting of three junior, three senior members of- the association, and three boys, had been appointed co organise Saturday night socials. The association had an overdraft of about £I3OO, and every effort would be made to raise £ 1000 by the end of August, said Miss Moncrieff. One of the major efforts would be an exhibition of Oirental art to be held in the Art Gallery. Durham street, for three weeks, commencing at the end of May. and it had also been decided to serve afternoon tea in the buildings. Miss Moncrieff was thanked for her address,' and afternoon tea was served Songs sung by Mrs R. J. McLaren were greatly appreciated. Members of the various committees of the association assisted with the arrangements.

WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE UNION

The monthly meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held in the Baptist Sunday school, Colombo street. Mrs J. K. Archer presided and Mrs Davis led the devotions. Songs were sung by Mrs Weatherhead and Mrs Filer. Mrs Weatherhead. who v 11 leave shortly for the North Island, was presented with a bouquet of flowers, and a leather bag. Mrs T. E. Taylor gave an address ori "The Peace Movement."

SOCIAL AT SI'RINGBIiOOK

A pleasant evening social was held by members of the Otaio Basketball Sub-Union in the Springbrook School. Affiliated teams were -present from Springburn, Springbrook, St. Andrews, Pareora, and Kohilca. The time was spent In games, competitions, and dancing, and items were given by Misses Hazel Gordon, Marion Hutton, Topp, and Hazel Wilkie. • Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Allen, extras being played by Miss Mina Coote and Miss M. Evans. Winners of a Monte Carlo dance were Misses L Hurst and Topp. Those present were Mesdames Bockaert, A. Bennett, A. Wilkie, Vincent, Misses B. Boyle, D. Knox, Porter, Caird (2), M. Bennett, Gibson, Dobson, Pye, Parry, Myra Evans, L. Thompson, I. Vucetich, Elsie Reid, Agnes Foley, Allen, Midgeley (3), Milliken (2), Myra Cloake, Alma Preston, N. Karst, Hazel Gordon, E. Dash, M. Russell, D. Bell, Coles (2). M. Hutton, Joy Bennett, Hazel Lange, M. Coote. S. Smallridge, Topp (2), Mary Longman, Ivy Kinross. Isabel Hurst, Jessie Webber, M. Smith, Muriel Rogers. Messrs Gibson (2), Dobson, Caird, Thompson (2), Porter, Allen (2). A. Bishop, R. Russell, H. Henderson, L. Munro. P. Preston. Scott (2), Thomas, L. Pye, Scannell (2), A. Bennett. R. Bennett, Bee. A. Vincent. E. Smith, I. Rogers, W. Rouse, and H. Clarke.

PLUNKET SOCIETY

AMBERLEY SUB-BRANCH

WOMEN HELPERS

RETURNED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION

PARTY AT COALGATE

TIMARU NEWS

CROCKFORD'S CLUB

The sale of the library of M. Barthou. Franco's Foreign Minister, who was assassinated last October, realised about £53,000. The Liberty of Dymchurch, a large area on the coast of Kent, holds the temperance record for England. There has not been a .single case of drunken - ness there for 10 years, although the permanent population is about 1000,

The annual meeting of the Amberley sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held in the Parish Hall, with Mrs M. A. Lane (Rangiora) presiding. In submitting the annual report and balance-sheet, Mrs Lane congratulated the branch on its financial position. Nurse Shepherd reported that she had paid 25 visits to the district and 72 visits to homes. Visitors to the Plunket rooms had included 188 adults, 139 babies, and 63 pre-school children. Nurse Shepherd gave a talk on the correct feeding of children from nine months to five years of age. Officers elected were:—President, Mrs E. E. Maiden; vice-president, Mrs W. Briggs; honorary secretary, Mrs W. A. Parsons: honorary treasurer, Mrs W J. Martvn; committee, Mesdames J.'T. Oxley. S. G. Grierson, F. H. Courage E. P. Shier, R. Croft. D. C. Gardiner, J. M. South, J. Schofield. F. P. Coleman. J. D. Boyce, O. A. Hadler, J. Retallick, S. McNaughton, and Miss Brislow.

The monthly meeting of the Women's. Auxiliary of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association was held •yesterday, and was attended by Mesdames H. T. J. Thacker (chairwoman), A. Morten, H. A. Bishop, C. J. Treleaven, G. T. Baker, E. Davics, J. I. Royds, Misses T. Raphael, M. G. Brown, A. M. Cuthbert, Mesdames J. S. Kelly (honorary secretary), L. H. Powell (assistant honorary secretary), and Miss E. M. Cuthbert (honorary treasurer). Referring to Poppy Day, the chairwoman thanked members for their assistance and said that they had collected the largest amount of any of the collectors from • other organisations. Miss A. Bowker, a member of the auxiliary, who will leave shortly on a visit to Singapore, was granted three months' leave of absence. To augment the funds of the auxiliary. it was decided to hold a bridgeparty in the Jellicoe Hall on Thursday, June 6, and to make arrangements for a jumble sale to be held on a date to be fixed in July. It was decided that the next, monthly meeting, to be held on Tuesday, June 4, should be preceded by the annual meeting. The secretary reported having attended meetings of the benevolent committee of the Returned Soldiers' Association, and gave details of some of the cases of hardship that had been dealt with by the committee. Under instructions from the chairwoman, she had written to Mr B. O. Priddis and conveyed to him the congratulations of the members of the auxiliary on his election as president, of the Returned Soldiers' Association.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs T. Johnstone, when many friends assembled to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J. Bryson, who are leaving the district on transfer to Hindon. Those present were Mr and Mrs Bryson, Mr and Mrs T. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs S E. Smith, Mr and Mrs E. P. Tiliey, Mr and Mrs T Stevenson, Mr and Mrs T. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs F. White, Mr and Mrs J. Johnstone, Mrs Gcmmell, Miss Stevenson, Mr W. P. Hewitt, Mr J. Jewell, Mr W Pettit, and a number of children. Mr Smith, on behalf of those present, presented to Mr and Mrs Bryson a small gift.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dr. Lan Fraser and Mrs Fraser (Guernsey), who were the guests of Mrs L. S. Abernethy (Park lane) during the. weke-end, left yesterday for Dunedin. After a visit to the North Island, they will leave from Auckland for England on May 24. Mrs J. O. H. Tripp (Kurow), who was the guest of Mrs R. L. Orbell ("The Croft," Park lane), returned yesterday. Miss Joan Scaife (Glen Dhu, Wanaka), who was the guest of Mrs L. Scaife (Bidwill street), left yesterday for Oamaru. Miss Linley Glen, who was the guest of Miss Dora Shirtcliff (Highlield), has returned to Geraldine. Miss Burns, who was staying with Mrs J. E. Winter (Kitchener square), has returned to Auckland. Mrs Fielden (Orton) is staying with Mrs A. C. Wigley (Park lane). Mrs A. A. Finch (Dunedin) passed through Timaru yesterday on her way to join the Waneanella at Wellington.

WEDDINGS

REID—SMITH

CARSON—LANYON

SAUNDERS—MOORE

GOLDEN WEDDING

MR AND MRS J. C. WEBB

GOVERNOR'S BAY

ANNUAL DANCE

The second round of a three-night Mitchell match was played last night at Crockford's Club. The best scores were:— • North v. South—Mrs G. Smithson and Miss N. Williams 1, Mrs R. F. W. Ashworth and Mr H. P. V. Brown 2, Mrs N. Laver and Mrs A. S. Geddes 3. East and West—Dr. J. P. McQuilkin and Mr R. de R. Mitchell 1, Miss D. Humphreys and Miss J. Webster 2, Mrs J. R. Dejahunty and Mrs A. W. Pickering 3.

The marriage of Phyllis Wells, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith, Poynder avenue, Fendalton, to Thomas, only son of Mr and Mrs Henry Reid, Rugby street, Merivale, was celebrated yesterday afternoon at Trinity Congregational Church, Worcester street. The Rev. D. Gardner Miller performed the ceremony, and Mr Roland Boot was organist. A frock of ivory Chantilly lace, mounted on satin, was worn by the bride, who was given away by her father. The bodice of the frock had long bell sleeves, and a swathed belt of lace caught with a diamante buckle, the draped neckline being finished with a spray of orange blossom. The skirt formed a train weighted with frilling, and over it her veil of tulle billowed to form a second train. A narrow band of pleated tulle trimmed the lace cap, which held the veil in place, and her arm bouquet was composed of cream begonias. Misses Marjorie Smith and Mary Hunt, who attended as bridesmaids, wore pink taffeta frocks patterned in rose design, the bodices having doublefrilled collars, and tiny puffed sleeves. The trained skirts had inset panels of frills at the back. Both attendants wore circlets of pink velvet leaves in their hair"' and carried begonias shading from pale to deep pink. Mr J. R. Little (Hawarden) was best man, and the groomsman was Mr H. Side.v. Messrs Kenneth Woodhouse and Harold Bridgwater were ushers. At the reception held at the Hotel Federal, the guests were received by the bride's mother, who was wearing a frock of vintage red marocain and lace, and a velour hat to match. The bridegroom's mother wore a black marocain ensemble and a black hat. When Mr and Mrs T. Reid left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a brown silk crepe frock patterned in orange and ivory, and finished with ivory satin collar and cuffs. Her brown cloth coat had a deep fur collar, and an orange quill trimmed her brown felt hat.

At the home of the bride's parents, the marriage was recently celebrated of Daphne Veronica, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. A. Lanyon (Woolston), to .. .lliam Charles, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. G. Carson, Lyttelton. The Rev. Father D. Lordan 'ktformed the ceremony. Tl-- ' ■ v - "<ven -wa" by her father, wore a frock and a threelength coat of pink matalasse, trimmed with narrow pleated frills. Her straw hat was banded with velvet, and her bouquet was composed of pink bcwiias and maidenhair fern. After the ceremony, close relative? were entertained bv the bride's mother, who was wearing a blue suit and - a hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy frock relieved with white, and a navy blue hat. For travelling the bride wore a tailored coat of 'lcnifal tweed and a brown velour toque.

(BPKCUL TO THR PRBBS.) BLENHEIM. May 7. The marriage took place last evening at St. Andrew's Church, Blenheim, of Mr Charles Edward Saunders, the well-known Olympic and Empire Games representative oarsman, to Miss Merle Moore. The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs G. F. Saunders, Main street, and the bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs Moore. Lakins road. Springlands. The Rev. W. O. Robb performed the ceremony. Mr and Mrs C. E. Saunders have left for a motor tour in the south.

On Saturday Mr and Mrs J. C. Webb (Peel Forest) celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their marriage was celebrated by the Rev. Charles Perks at St. Stephen's Church, Richmond, Victoria, on May 4. 1885.' They lived first in Tasmania for three or four years, then moved later to Narrandera, New South Wales, where they were engaged in farming for 16 years. Twenty-seven years ago they came to New Zealand, bought a farm at Peel Forest, and have lived there ever since. Mr Webb held among other trophies the Christchurch Gun Club's cup for pigeon shooting. To celebrate the anniversary, friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W. A. Macphail (Peel Forest). A committee of local residents had arranged a programme which included games, dancing, and cards. During the evening Mr E. S. Foden presented Mr and Mrs Webb with two bungalow chairs, suitably inscribed. Items given by Misses M. Foden and Shona Allan and Mr P. Scott were much appreciated. '

ST. CUTHBERT'S GUILD

The monthly meeting of the ladies' of St. Cuthbert's Guild was held at the vicarage. Mesdames Bishop and Corripton gave an interesting demonstration on smocking. Arrangements were made to hold a small chrysanthemum show on May 21 at the vicarage to assist the Cholmondeley Home. I.i .. Crow kindlv offet--. to present a short nlay on that occasion. Mesdames Bishop and Blain were hostesses at the tea hour.

Pennants of the various clubs connected with the Canterbury Surf and Life-saving Association decorated the ballroom of the Winter Garden last night for the annual dance of the association. Members of the organising committee were Messrs A. I. Cottrell. K. J. Herriott, A. T. Bolam, W. Cleland, and R. P. Round 'honorary secretary). Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston orchestra. Amongst those present were Mesdames L. R. Moore, F. M. Ritchie, Gerald Wilson, T. Champion, P. R. Smith, T. W. Thomson, Misses Marion Brian, Peggy Harrison, Ruth Baker, Rita Haase, Hilda Taylor, Peggy McKay, Patricia Campbell, Florine Miller, Doreen Simpson, Iris Herriott, Irene Milne, T. Stewart, Mame Burrows, Rita Fuller, Millie Cookson, Annie Cross, Shona Anderson, Edna Dickson. Ina Cooper, Mollie Glackin, L. Fisher, Eileen Henry, Una Doell, Olg'a Seabrook, Veronica Woller, Mary Butterfield, Patricia and Ola Knght, Norma Needham. and Rita Collins.

' Los Angeles women recently or ganised a boycott of meat in protes against high prices

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs C. W1 Cross entertained a number of friends to celebrate the coming-of-a~e of their daughter Marjorie. A pleasant time, was spent in dancing and community singing, the prize-winners be' l "*" Mr and Mrs. B. Nixon and Miss E. Byrne. Among those present were Mr and Mrs C. W. Cross, Mr and Mrs A. Cross, Mr and Mrs S. Robinson. Mr and Mrs R. Blazey, Mr and Mrs R. Campbell, Mr and Mrs W. J. Gibson. Mr and Mrs C. B. Nixon. Mr and Mrs P. Muirson. Mesdames E. Blazey, A. Dukes, A. Todd. Misses Marjorie Cross, Mavis Robinson. Juanette Cross. Milord' Todd. L Todd. C. Hawkins, Agnes Kerr, Betty Harris, Maisie Valentine. Eileen Bvrne, Mollie Riach. Pat Tobin, Thelma Cross, Dorothv Cross. Thelma Ancall. Messrs J. Gibson, D. Gibson, R. Campbell, C. Taylor, R. A. Nolan, B. Nxxon, D. Bentley. M. O'Reilly, E. Piper, C. P Goldstone. R. Robinson. M. Robinson, F W. Dukes, J, T. Small, J. W. Dukes, D. G. Brown, A. Henry, F. Taylor, and A. Sowden.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS

'•View Brae," Hanmer Springs: Mrs J. Mins K. Powell, Mr H. J. Rosowear* (North Canterbury), Mrs E. Kidd, Ming D. R. Moander (Wellington), Miss G. h. Thornton, Mr* P. X Bra.tli, Mrs M. Hall, >lr» J. 8. Bowie, Mr and Mrs R. W. Hopo, Mr and Mr* D. Richardson, Mr and Mrs ■Andoraon, Mr N. Anderson (Christshurch), ilr A. ftlcfiregor (Dunsandel), Mrs Joseph Brook*, Mi«« Dorothy Brooks (Brooksida), 2ir W. J. Webb, Mra SI. McLean (SouthJaad). Fair Viaw Home, Haamer Springs: Sir ©. C. Gregory (Dunsdin), Mr Green (Gore), ITr E. Duff (Soßfchbridjre), Mrs Cameron and Mi*< Dulcifl Cameron (Hesthcote), Mrs John Mcßaia, Mr» W. C. Foster (fepreydon), JfirL. SUnton, Mr J. Petrle (Woodend), ana Ur «nd Mr* John Marshall (Sprlngstoa). Th# Lodjce, Hanmer Springs: Mrs H. T. f. TUck>r, Mil* Gurfortli, Mr G. X-oighton, Mr b. Fnsw, Mr O. H. Bwcsnd, Mr J. It. £UW, Mr A. O. Sand.ton. Mr and Mrs I G. Upton, Mr and Mr* W, G. McDonald, Vn MeKiweo, Mr R. Midgley, Mint M. B. Hie* T, Mr and Mrs A. D. Jtarn, Mr* W. JL 0. McDonald, Mr W. A,

0. McDonald, Dr. atid Mrs Gordon Rich, Miss M. McLachlon, Mr K. I. Smith, Mr P. M. Cos, Mr and Mrs K. B. Smythe, Mr J. L. Harrison, Mr C. W. Murphy, Mrs L. Maclaren, Mra Cecil Wood, Mr and Mrs T. Wiltshire, Mrs E. A. Wiltshire, Mr P. Kilroy, Mr G. Woodham, Mra Aiun John&ione, Master Anthony Hawkins, Mr and Mrs F. Armstrong, Miss Betty Armstrong, Maator Ronald Armstrong, Mr K. Moors, Mr L. Gordon, Mr C, S'. Peafcc, Mr R. 33, Ilastia, Mr J. 3. Jackson, Mr F. Inntone, Mrs A. Munro, Mr W. D. Blair (Chrlstchurch), Mr and Mrs W. D. Scoular (Omakau), Mr J. K. TYayes, Mr T. A. Barrow (Wellington), Mrs Elkin, Mrs J. Falls (Auckland), Mr H. G. Ferguson (Dimcdin), Miss Mollie Wood (Marton), and Mr R. Vf. Skinner (Rotherhara).

A German film of Signor Mussolini' play, "The Hundred Days," was sue cessfuliy shown in Berlin recently.

MRS PEPPLER HONOURED

PARTY AND PRESENTATION

Nearly 24 years ago, in June, 1911, at a meeting of citizens held in the City Council Chamber, Christchurcli, it was decided to establish a creche and kindergarten in the city. That was the beginning of the very useful body, the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association, which now controls seven flourishing kindergartens in the city and suburbs. Before that date, as early as 1899, the Sunbeam Kindergarten had been opened under the auspices of the Children's Aid Society, and was continued for six years. It was then maintained by private subscriptions and payments from the parents, until it was eventually taken over by the association, shortly after its formation. Amongst the most efficient and earnest workers for the kindergartens in Christchurch, and one that has helped to guide them aright since their earliest days, has been Mrs A. Peppier, and the recent announcement that, through ill-health M she has found it necessary to leave \Christchurch and live in Auckland, has caused dismay to all who have the interest of the kindergartens at heart. To honour Mrs Peppier a farewell party was held at the Canterbury Women's Club yesterday morning and was attended by the Mayoress, Mrs D. G. Sullivan, members of the association, and representatives of the committees of the seven kindergartens' administered by the association. Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, who presided, thanked Mrs Peppier for the splendid work she had done as secfetary of the association for the last few years. She greatly regretted her departure from Christchurch, and hoped that her health

would soon be restored and that she would be hapoy in her new home. Mrs J. R. Evans, who has been associated with Mrs Peppier in kindergarten work for 24 years, paid a glowing tribute to her sound judgment, her enthusiasm, and capacity for hard work. It was, she said, due to Mrs Peppier that the Sydenham kindergarten had been built, and was opened free of debt. For that building, no subscription of more than 5s had been received from any one person, except from Mrs Peppier herself, on thq, occasion of her golden wedding. The kindergarten was built through the efforts of the people of Sydenham, encouraged, helped, and inspired by Mrs Peppier. But Mrs Peppier had not been parochial. About 1919 she accepted the presidency of the association. She had a hard job, but so great was her energy and resourcefulness that in thii four and a half years during which she was president the Little Citizens', the Selwyn, and the Richmond Kindergarten were opened—a wonderful rerord. Mrs G. Aitken, for the Sydenham Kindergarten Committee, Mrs F. Hamlin, for the Selwyn committee, Mrs E. Hitchcock, for the Richmond committee, Mrs A. Dunbier, for the Phillipstown committee, Mrs L. H. Powell, for the Linwood committee, and Mrs H. A. Bishop, for the New Brighton committee, all expressed appreciation of Mrs Peppler's work and thanked her for the great help she had given their committees. She would, they said, be greatly missed on Daffodil Day. A telegram was received from Hanmer Springs from Mrs A. Keith Hadfield, treasurer of the association, wishing Mrs Peppier health and happiness in the future. Mrs Thacker presented Mrs Peppier with a bouquet of violets, daphne, and maidenhair fern, and, on behalf of the association, asked her to accept _ a cheque as a small token of appreciation of her work. On behalf of the Sydenham committee, Mrs Aitken also made a presentation to Mrs Peppier. In her reply, Mrs Peppier said she had worked for the joy of helping the children, and she would always remember with thankfulness the splendid co-operation she had received from her fellow members, with whom she had always worked most harmoniously.

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"PARSIMONIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA"

As a tonic for anyone suffering from depression or from the chilling effects of the weather, a visit to the Canterbury University College revue, which opened last night at St. James' Theatre, can be confidently recommended. "The bazaared and bizarre East," as shown in "Camelcade or Desert Delight," was a lively spot on which amazing and amusing incidents occurred with great frequency. As is always the case at the college revues, the students in the audience were almost as entertaining as those on the stage. They kindly supplied names omitted in the recently published list of those receiving jubilee medals, they told the audience Professor Pocock's favourite Latin phrase, they addressed playful remarks to Dr. Farr and Mr Aschman, and asked Mr Flower what he looked like when he was in bud! But, as in previous years, they were scrupulously fair. They confined their pleasantries to the intervals. When the curtain' was up they were quiet and attentive, and they were generous in their applause of the many clever turns on the programme. The dressing and mounting of the revue were good, and the ballets particularly attractive. The members of the bird ballet looked charming in their short yellow suits and red "beaks," and a striking effect was gained in a military ballet in which the members wore red knickers and high red hats, white satin blouses, and bright blue cavalier capes. Long white frocks trimmed with silver were graceful and pleasing, and black suits with white vests, gold buttons, and big gold revers were smart and effective, while perhaps the most jaunty of the many pretty costumes were those worn by a ballet just before the fall of the curtain—white frocks with satin bodices, and short white frilled skirts, contrast being introduced in their red shoes and pert little red hats trimmed with shining quills. The revue will be repeated to-night and to-morrow night.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs A. 11. Stoddnrt and Miss M. Stoddart (Nelson), and Miss h. S. Todd (Sheffield, England). Coker'B Hotel: Mr and Mrs R. Stephens (Duuedin) aid Mr and Mrs J. Reid (Napier). Hotel Federal: Mrs Pliilpotts and Miss T. M. Pliilpotts (Picton), and Miss 0. Wilson (Hanmer Springs). Warner's Hotel: Mrs M. Lowe (Auckland) and Mrs J. S. Langford (Hokitika). Clarendon Hotel: Mrs J. Donaldson and Misses M. and A. Donaldson (Dunedin).