News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21647, 4 December 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

Lite tmdr fditor will be pt&wd to receive for pabUeatton to "News for Women" Itenas of sociaJ op personal Such , Items should be folly anthentieatedL, snd eagaieataßt notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Corrrapossdence is ; hrrited oa «ay matters affecting, or of interest, to, women.

Mr and Mrs A. G. Harper and family (Lyall Bay, Wellington.), who have been visiting Mrs C. G. Amyes, "Beverly," Fernside, have returned home. Mrs W. Hands (Frebbleton) . is visiting relatives at Leithfield. Miss Evelyn Thomson (Rangiora), has been staying with Mrs G. Chesmar, and with Mrs C. Chesmar, Prebbleton. Miss Nora' Firth (Circuit street), who has been visiting Britain, will leave on Saturday on her return journey to New Zealand; via Suez. Mrs A. M. West (Matai- street, Riccarton), who has been visiting Mr and Mrs J. N. Boag, Achray, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Valmai Sundstrum ' (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs E. C. Hayes, Naseby - street. Miss Margaret. JXoung; has returned: to Dunedin after spending several weeks in Christchurch.

Misses Maty Taylor and Belle Muirhead (Ashburton.) will arrive inaChristcburch to-day to attend OJd Girls' luncheon, ? -Mrs J. C. Holmes, and Mrs A. Wildy. (honorary secretary)' gratefully' acknowledge the followihg donations lor the Christmas cheer fund > for the Templeton Farm School:—His Lordships Hotel 165.5 d, Masonic Hotel 3s 3d, Clarendon Hotel 6a 6d. The engagement is announced of Nola Gwen, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. G, Midgley (Shirley)to Robert Charles, only son of the late Mr Albert Edwards, and of Mrs Edwards, Woo^end. The sum of £ll4 Is was realised as a result of the Green Ball held during Race Week. The proceeds will be divided .between the Lady King Karitane Hospital and the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Crippled Children's Society. Miss Joan Gard'ner won the green cushion competition. At the annual garden party: of the Lincoln-Tai. Tapu sub-braricn of ' the Plunket Society, Miss A. Haughton, who has been secretary of the sub-branch since its inception, was priesented by members of the committee with an art rug in recognition of her services. On Saturday, at Mr R. E. McDougall's beautiful grounds, Papanui road, a garden party will be held in aid of St. George's Hospital. An attractive programme lias been arranged and patrons are assured of an enjoyable afternoon.

i. Mrs E. Davles (late proprietress of several leading private hotels) has recently taken over the "Jenny Wren" Tea and Confectionery Rooms at Cen- . BEST DRESSED . WOMAN". To De among the "best dressed" you don't need a large income . . . take shoes, for instance . . : 9s lid will buy the smartest Hopsack Ankle Strap Shoes —white or suntan—at Robinson's in High street (opposite High Street Post Office). —3 ' WHAT WIVES AND MOTHERS HAVE TO "PUT UP" WITH. That hacking, retching, first thing in the morning Cigarette Cough that wives and mothers have to "put up" with can be quickly cured and the ugly phlegm "cut" away if you take TAVENER'S "PLUS 4" Cough, Cold, and Influenza Mixture, 2s 6d and 4s 6d, at all Grocers. Chemists, and Storekeepers. —l FOOT SPECIALIST. .Ingrowing Nails, Bunions, Callous Corns, Moist Feet, Fallen Arches treated with Exercise, etc. MISS B. WILSON, B.LCh. (British Institute of Chiropody), London, also N.Z. Trained Nurse, Reg. 1 099 Colombo street 'Phone 32-641. Appointments. . W8544 r | SAFE SLIMMING. • Take no risks with your .health—slim safely .with NATURETTES, the scientific herbal remedy. Results are guaranteed, or money refunded. ;No starving or strenuous exercises. 17 days' treatment for 7/6. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —4

HAIR WORN SHORTEB.—But a good Permanent Wave is still essential. MAISON CHIYEBTON gives you only the best ser- * vice. Expert operators and ail the latest equipment will ensure perfect waves and carls on the most difficult types of hair. Riag 87-859, or call at 123 Cashel street .(upstairs), opp. Ballantynes. —6

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION SWANNANOA BRANCH Mrs Burgin presided at the November meeting of the Swannanoa branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, and one new member was wplfomed. i It was agreed that £1 should be sent towards the community chest. Mrs Burgin's suggestion that the meetling room should be made more attractive was adopted, arid the secretary was asked to write to the hall committee offering a donation towards a ■new window. After the business session a game of "opinions" on givefc subjects was enjoyed. Mrs Parsons and Miss Webber acted as judges for a competition for the best floral arrangement the result being as follows: Vase of flowers, Miss F. Winter 1, Miss JV Winter 2, Mrs Hunt 3; bowl of flowers, Mrs BloXham 1, Mrs I. Kelly 2, and Mrs McHugh 3; arrangement of flowers, not from members' own garden, Mrs Bloxham 1, Mrs Kelly, sen. 2, and Mrs I. Kelly 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs J. Kelly, Mrs L Kelly, and Mrs Hunt.

Bead and use "The Press" Classified Want Advertisements, 12 words Is, 3 insertions 2s fid. 'Phone 33-358. —6

TENNIS PARTY

For fully 15 years, without a break, Mrs C. L. Hart has annually organised a tennis tournament, the proceeds of which are used to buy Christmas presents for the senior girls at St. Saviour's Orphanage, and each year, her friends, moved almost equally by her loyalty and the goodness of the cause, accept her invitation to play in the tennis match, which is always well arranged and well carried out. Yesterday, in perfect weather, the tournament, directed by Miss Joan Hart, was played at the Fendalton Club's courts, and after many enjoyable sets, Mrs J. I. Royds and Miss Sundstrum, a visitor from Dunedin, were the winners. Tea was served by Mrs Hart, Mrs P. B. Hume, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, and Mrs W. H. E. Flint.

The players were Mrs Kenneth Gresson, Miss E. Thomson, Miss Bromley Cocks, Miss Elsie Macfarlane, Miss Ruth Creed, Mrs G. Royds, Mrs J. I. Royds, Mrs Johnson, Mrs D. Maclean Stewart, Mrs Guy Beadel, Mrs Pen well, Mrs J. C. Newton, Miss Gladys Cotton, Mrs L. B. Young, Miss Helen Buckham, Mrs B. White, Miss Lilian Gates, Mrs L. Checkley, Miss M. Oxley, Mrs Q. T. J. Alpers, Mrs E. J. Cordner, v Misses Elaine Perry, Myrtle Ekeneteii, K. McNamara, Sally Lindsay,. Mollie Crawshaw, Helen Hayes, Mary Hamilton, Betty Flint, Mary Thomas, Nancy Frater, Betty Smithson, Beryl Brown, Valmai Sundstrum (Dunedin), Helen Hamilton, P. Reeves.

Donations were received from Mr and "Mrs Harold Harman, Mesdames Mervyn Stevenson, C. C. Davis, A. T. C. Sellars, W. H. Symes, M. H. Godby, L. Oxley, Victor Hamilton, Mcßae Peacock. A. H. Tocker, P. B. Hume, J. G. Lr. Vernon, W. H. E. Flint, Misses Faith Kerdman, Constance Braithwaite, Mary Pearson, Maberley Beadel, Dorothy Kernahan, Joan Cottrell, Nell Oxley, Webster, Mary Enright, Edna Wilson,' Fanny Wilson, E. Edridge, and Theresa Ward.

HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF COMMITTEE The final meeting of the season of the committee of the Home Economics Association was held yesterday afternoon, Mrs J. Richards presiding, and the following being present:—Mesdames W. H. Barrel!, G. Garton, J. Lorimer, W. O. Cowan, B. Stevens, o. S. Kelly, Misses M. A. Blackmore, S. McKee, L. Gilmour, A. W. Spence, E. War die, E. J. McGregor, H. Sidey, M. R. Watson, and E. E. Bevin (honorary secretary).

The chairwoman expressed gratification with the result of the social held on Friday evening. The balance-sheet showed a credit of more than £2. Members had been pleased, she said, to see Miss M. A. Treht, president of the National Council of Women, present. Votes of thanks were accorded all who helped to make the function a success, special mention being made of Mesdames Garton and Falk and Miss Gilmour.

A special vote of thanks was accorded the honorary secretary, Miss Bevin, fee chairwoman saying that she had been most helpfuL Appreciation of the assistance given her by Miss Blackmore was expressed by the chairwoman. Mrs Lorimer, the representative of the association on the National Council of Women, submitted the remits to be discussed at the next meeting of the council. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs J. S. Kelly for their assistance to the association. It was announced that the annual meeting would be held on the first Tuesday in March, 1936.

PREPARATIONS FOR HEALTH CAMPS The singing of camp songs is a special feature of Sunlight, League camps, whether at bedtime or while washing the dishes, or over Saturday's campflre, and last week a most appreciated preliminary practice of these songs was given by Mr Victor Peters to the Arihi (prefects). This lesson will be of great help to the Arihi when they in turn teach the little members of their own hapu in camp. Mr Breward is again kindly helping the Arihi by instructing them on the best method of teaching swimming. By the Arihi adopting a uniform way of teaching, greater progress is made. There & rivalry amongst the Arihi as to whose hapu of little members makes the quickest. progress. The boys at the Technical College under Mr Bowring's expert supervision are hard at work on preparations for the health camps. The children's lockers, the hapu playboxes, the notice boards, and even a service cart are being made by them, and all these things will add very greatly to the comfort of the camp. Mr Crozier and Mr Hurst have generously contributed towards the wood, and necessary material. : The prefects are much looking forward to Mr E. G. Hogg's demonstration On the stars mdst conspicuous in the evening sky of December and January. ■■ Mr H. L. Barker, who since the first Sunlight League camp was held, has given the complete flour supply—only wholemeal is used in c^mp—and this year is giving the entire Proteena supply to both Okain's Bay and Pigeon Bay, and also supplying the other camps at much reduced rate. Gramophones are being lent by Mrs Hobson, Mrs Sharpe, and Mrs StanselL Clothes are needed for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 12, and may be left ait Barnetts (chemists) or Queen's Club (Cathedral square), and any books, games or toys would be most welcome.

Misses Gwen Wilson and J. Musker, Mesdamea Wilson, Fraser. and Hammett have given much help in sewing and marking goods, lor the camp.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Royal Hotel: Mr Kitchington (Westport), Mr W. Brown (Dunedin), Mr K. W. Le Cocq (Christchurch), Mr W. M. Thomas, Mr Prickly, Mr R. Stewart, and Mr God" frey (North Island). ■ Coker's Hotel.' Mr and Mrs Norman (Gisborne). New City Hotel: Mrs H. Glendon (Sydney), Mrs W. N. Harley, and Miss P. W. Hambleton (Greymouth). Clarendon Hotel: Lady Sidey (Dunedin), Dr. and Mrs Redman (Marlborough). United Service Hotel: The Hon. E. R Davis, M.L.C., and Mrs Davis (Auckland), Miss Geraldine Plunkett (London). Hotel Federal: .Mr and Mrs C.' H. Guthrey (Hokitika). Mrs Bland (Winchmore), Mrs- Gudsell (Culverden), Mr and Mrs W. E. Arcus (Maryborough), Mr and Mrs F.-O. Delvin (Dannevirke), Mr. Mrs and Miss Burt (Pukeauno),Mr and Mrs Sharpley' (Hastings), Major and Mrs Arthur Leech (Inglewood), Mr and Mrs' C. A. Huband, Mrs J. P. Riordan, Mr and Mrs E. Skilton (Auckland), Mr and Mrs A. S. Hone (Waverley), Mr? and Mrs K. Dellow (Mount Somers), Mr and Mrs S. Stewart (Westport), Mr and Mrs H. Campbell (Reefton), Misses Cox (Ashburjton). ,

BUNGALOW FAIB

OPAWA METHODIST CHURCH SUCCESSFUL EFFORT HELD Members of the Opawa Methodist Church held their annual fair in the Sunday School yesterday afternoon. There was a much larger attendance than last year, and those present bought freely the attractive goods offered at the various stalls. The fair this year was a "bungalow" fair, and the room was set out accordingly, the many household articles which were for sale being contained in their appropriate "rooms." The fair was organised by. the members of the Ladies' Guild of the church. The fair was opened by Mr W. C. Francis, the vice-president of the Methodist Conference for this year, who was introduced by the minister lof the phurch, the Rev. L, A. Brooks, Mr Francis expressed pleasure at being asked to open the fair and complimented those who had given up much of their spare time in working for it. He showed appreciation of the way the hall had been decorated to represent a bungalow. He also remarked on the excellent attendance m spite of the very hot day. "The holding of these functions serves two very good purposes," continued Mr Francis. "First, many persons are brought together, and second, money is raised for a very worthy object." He wished the fair success both socially and financially. During the afternoon, two baby competitions were held, one for children under nine months of age, and the other for those more than nine months of age and less than 18 months. The winner of the first was Owen Foster, and the second resulted in a tie between Barry Briggs and Robert Todd. Several competitions were held In the evening. They were nail-driving competitions for men and women, a candle-lighting .competition, and quoit and dart-throwing competitions. The following were the Stallholders: Sitting room stall, Mesdames D. Mcßurney and T. W. West; bedroom stall, Mesdames D. Corkerell and D. Marshall: bathroom stall, Mrs C. Douglas and Miss Davidson; nursery stall, Mesdames L. Brookes and S. Falkingham; kitchen stall. Mesdames T. Round and H. Fielding:, afternoon tea, Mesdames W. Pedlar, E. Davidson, E. Burford, and Standen; sweet stall,Girls' Bible class; produce stall, Mr D. Mcßurney; ice cream stall, Misses A. Pycroft and E. Dephoff; book stall, Mr L. Hayman (convener) and members of. the boys' Bible class.

PIANOFORTJB RECITAL An interesting programme of pianoforte music and songs was given by the pupils of Miss Ethel Jackson, L.R.S.M., in the Clarence Road Methodist Hall. The recital reflected credit on teacher and pupils, and was greatly enjoyed by all present. The assisting artist was Miss Ina Bowman, who gave a humorous recitation. Accompaniments were played by Mr A. Clark and Miss Jackson, and at the conclusion of the entertainment supper was served. The programme was as follows: Pianoforte duet, Sonates Mignonne (Diabelli), Nancy Lee and Winnie Barson: solos, "Indians" and "Little Brook," Nancy Coombs; "In Hanging Gardens," Joyce Hart; song, "The Little People." Nola Wright; solo, "The Mermaid" (Hellen), Kathleen Daly; duet, "Norwegian Dane?" (Greig), Joyce Hart and Nancy Lee; solo, "Rainstorm'' (Harris), Winnie Barson; recitation, Ina Bowman; solo, "Valse Episode" (Kern), Joyce Bowman; duet, "Blue Danube" (Strauss), Mary and Edie Bull; solo, "Wayside Chapel" (Wilson), Nancy Lee; duet, "Ballet from Rosamunde" (Schubert), Joan Roberts and Joyce Bowman; song, "How Lovely are Thy Dwellings," Mervyn Clark: solo, "La Regatta, Venetiana" (Liszt), Rue Holmes; duet, "Kirgisian Dance," Nancy Lee and Winnie Barson; solos, "Aubade Mexicanne" (Mowrey), Alex. Bowman; "Liebestraum" (Liszt), Alan Clark; duet in character, "The Two Dolls," Joyce and Ina Bowman; solo, "Automne" (Chaminade), HenryStevens; duet, "Invitation to the Dance" (Weber), Phyllis Wise and RUe Holies; song, "When the Roses Bloom," Merryl Duder; solos, "Polish Dance" (Scharwenka), Joan Roberts; "Andante Capriccioso" (Mendelssohn), Phyllis Wise; duet, "Rhapsodie No. 6," (Liszt), Alan Clark and Henry Stevens.

It is the custom of the Anglican Church during St Andrewstide to concentrate on the work of the church in other lands. On Saturday last, St. Andrew's Day, many parishes held allday intercession for missions, and on Sunday there was an exchange of preachers in most churches and the offerings for the day were allotted to the Maori Mission. This afternoon the annual meeting of the North China Mission will be held in St. Mary's Parish Hall, Merivale, when the chief speaker will be the Rev. L. N. Watkins, late of Hong Kong. The Bishop of Christchurch, Dr. Campbell West-Wat-son, will preside.

ST. MARTIN'S HOUSE OP HEI-P APPEAL

MANY DESERVING Have we read Charles Dickens's "Christmas Carol" or seen its screen version? If we have how our hearts thrilled and pur pulses quickened at its joy. It is hard to realise .that in Christchurch there are homes where there will be no such Christmas joy. Little children will not know, only dream hungrily of the joys of well-filled stockings. Mothers and fathers will vainly ponder the question of Christmas fare for their little ones. We know that at St. Martin's House of Help anxious enquiries will be, nay have been, made. Some parents have already been told to come and see us the week, before Christmas—just to see what our plans can be. Last year we gave toys and other presents to 682 children who otherwise would have had nothing to mark the great day. We also gave out 201 small hampers to those who could not be given the bigger Rotary Christmas hampers. What can St. Martin's House of Help do again this year? . What can be done at the Men's Guest House to give joy to homeless men who otherwise at that season will think sadly of the old homes of their childhood and the Christmases that were. -

But Christmas Day. and Christmas gifts and feasting are not all. It is the days that come after with which we are concerned. It is the permanent betterment of these folk that we long for. They need cheering and 'encouragement, wise advice and kindly interest. Then assistance in food and clothing and in other ways will enable them to be lifted to. a different life. It is hard to realise that there are hundreds of people in ChristchUrch worse off than the unemployed, bad as their case is. Some of them, too, are of decent breeding and ways. People would be astonished at the stories of desperate need we have to investigate and find true. .We find rags hidden by many a careful artifice; chilly nights without enough bed covering no firing dr gas Jo cook by, or to get warm by; sick and fathers, and sick children also in homes where the inmates don't know where to turn to for, assistance/ " We are beginning to se&cch more carefully for these sick folk who won't beg. We have evolved ways of supplying their needs without hurting their feelings, and we hope to evolve ways of doing this without injuring their pride and self-respect. We also hear desperate stories of men's clothing. There are indigent case? where men cannot leave their houses because of the state of their clothes. They are lucky who have an old overcoat to hide the ruins beneath. How wonderfully our. frieiids have supported our work in the past our balance-sheets and reports show. We are enter ing on a .new phase of work, more human and.more interesting than any before. Will yoii ; help us toJseep it goillf*? ; - Donations, for the work may be sent to St. Martjn'rf House cif Help, 199 Antigua street, Christchurch, C.l, and will be acfcnowle3ged in "The Press." —1

SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party organised by Miss Joan T. Thomas, visited the home of Mr and Mrs D. Robinson, Barrington v street, to entertain their daughter, Marie. A pleasant time wag spent in games and competitions. Mr J. Ancell was maater of .ceremonies. Amongst-those present were Mr .and Mrs O, Robinson, Mr and Mrs P. 6. Thomas, Misses Joan T. Thomas, Marie Robinson, Connie and Joyce McQown, Peggy McAllister, Iva Redfern, Messrs J. Ancell, S. and C„ Hall, J. fellis, R. Elliott, C. Legge, F. Over aid, and N. James,

FANCY DRESS PARTY The Metbven Town Hall was gaily decorated. 011 Friday evening when members of the Methven sub-branch of the Piunket Society: held a children's fancy dresg ball In aid* ot their funds. There was a very large attendance of children and their parents A&4 friends, and the function VII very aucceasfnt for many weeks members of the .committee have hold dancing practices for the chtldreli who were tires able to take part in the programme arranged for them. Many prizes vera given by«-supporters «£ the society. Mr W. J. Simpson (Tlnwald) acted as judge, and Mrs Seldon '(president) pre; aeuted the prizes as follow!:—• *•' Girls—Five years and under: Best fancy dress,- Barbara Detfiil 1, Ifay Titheridge 2; best original dress, Dixie Walker 1, Marie Mangln 2. Six to nine years: Best f«n«y dress, Pauline McKendry 1, Danne Pecbney 3; best original drew, Betty lawseiitr 1, Yvonne Wright 2. Ten to il years: Seat fancy drees, Margaret Goodwin 1, Barbara Stone 2, Pearl Paterson 3. Most humor on* costume, Maud Orainger 1. Over 13 yeatfs: Best fancy, dross, Daphne Adams 1, Evelyn Paterson 2, Norma Stone 3; fflost original dress, Molly Grigg; best humorous costume, Eileen Brown, Boys—five years and tutdcr: Best fancy costume, Olive May I, Bruce Wright 2; most original, Neville Gntbam 1, Desmond Kirk 2, Peter IrdJ&nd ft; six to ?iue years, best fancy costume, Bfttea Joisep 1; most original, Ronald Grieve. Ten to 18 years: Best fancy . dress, OWeu Har.vey 1; - most, original, J&ck StOns X- Over la years: Best fancy dress, Ivan' Wootton 1; most original, Koel Wootton 1, Special Prizes—Girls: Best p&pet dress, Joeelyn Goodwin; most Intmoroui, Gladys Gray; cheapest dress (Cot paper),. Edith Brown; best poster dm, Kathleen Nish. Boys ; Own make-tip, OyWlTownsend; moist humorous, P. Grainger; cheapest dress (not! paper), Bruce Jessep; poster Stanley Stone;, best pair la fancy dreSs Betty Maiti gin and Douglas Guthrie: youngest boy in fancy drees, Peter Ireland youßge*6 *gii-l, Valda ScOon; mother with moat children In fancy dresb, Mrs Graham: Mrs- Grubb'a ipecial prito for smallest-child dancing, Joce< lyn .Goodwin; best behaved girl at. "pise* .ticeif, Margaret Goodwin; best behfcved boy, Hogb Poff; child selling nM>at tickets:' Margaret Goodwin and a special p*is» sr*» given, by Mr Simpson to , Seen, Peter, John, ana David Christie (Bridal PSrty). Winners _of novelty dances were Owes and Aeton Graham, Donald Anderson, and fiita • McKfimdry. -• > . .•

later in the-evrnihy »/danee : ield for adults, music being supplied by Cook's orchestra. Estras were played by Mat A. Lawrence and Mdssrs R. J. \L. DtifF and W. B. Owens were masters of ceremonies, Mr Wootton, on behalf of the president, thanked all who had assisted. ; '

Mesdajnes Robinson and J. R. Well*, tad members 1 of the Ashburton bran eh, Were amongst the quests, and children, in, fane* dress were Ruth Stiven (Palflt Bdx),' DoroBrace Jessep (Bed Indian), Colleen Jesaep (Fairy), Pauline McKendryjaranny), Rita McKendry (Gipsy), Irene McKendry (Pierrette), Baden Graham (Sant&CW), Swan Graham (Tennis Player), Phil Onififut - (Scarecrow) Irwin Graham (Swagger), Wekon Grahaw I ISnt T ' Grainger (Mephi ßtopheles), Ronald_Glaji»on • (Negro),- Dottglai Guthrie- (Page- Boy), Hudson. Guthrie (Post-' Acton Gra(Ba&ef). Stanley Stctoa (Mielielin Tyres), Bag) Ivan Woott<ra (Texas Ranger), Noef Wootton Berek Allred (0. Angas), T Desmond Kirk wf i?'tSr". -2? J' &rown {Plunket Walker. (Sweetest thing In ih ß Hall), Norm* Stone (Harem Lady), . Bar-. hsr»-otone (Early Victorian), Marjorie! ■Smith _( Japanese Lady), Molly Gfeig (Joe--l? y Victorian)j C^rol :Fitzgibbon (Gip»y)> Joeelyn Goodwin XSpring Chicken), Oyril Townßend (Bag). n <T ? nni ' B pl *7e r >. Loala Bea (Christmas Cracker), Maude Grainzer (Witch), MwHe Woottoa: (Chihesft Lady). Derek and Valerie Wodtton (IJarly Vie'. n\S? up %' / a * k Stou»~.<6irtffo) Brace Campbell (Red laaian); . BUie ' Grainger (Chinese Litfy)Frances Burj-ows ' (Japanese Lady), Bermce Glasson, (SSilor), Valda titim? ( Ed "l°nd V Baking Powder), Doreen Middleton (Irish Colleen), , LawsOn (Jester), (Siar I-aiftr) t ' Barbara Donn (Cupid), Ngaio Johns (Chinese) (Night), Terry May (Boy Bine), Clive May (Robin Hood), Betty Lamont (Community Sing), Pearl. ■ Peterson (Oriental Dancer), Noelino Btown (Springtime) Peter Ytod .(Coster), Marie Mangin (Ovaltine), Betty. Mangm (Princess), Elaine Mangin (Flower Girl), Yvonne Wright (Dot! "£ B° x > • Nodi Tuffin (Girl Golliwog), Pansy Tuffln (Fairy), Jean Christie (Bride), Peter, John, and David Christie (Pitfces), BruceRichards (Jockey), Richard- (Black Cat), Donald Anderson (Drtrtatoer' Boy), Bva McNamara (Red RowJ, Mfcrgaret B»rry Noeia Carletoii tialolS . Carlitofi , as2- ssr Dragon), Hugh l PofE (Chinese), Ann Ireland' (Flower Girl), Maig&rat Wftrjaiet- GoodLady), ,l«u McKay (Japanese i Lady), :Edn& Scoon (Butterfly),„Vrfd6 Scoon I (Fairy)iOllyo, ,CAtnpUm tfd*t«*); ,Ronaie Grieve (Chimney Sweep), Wrll»cT QrievV (Hay's, Ltd.), .Evis Middteton (Shepherd* ess), Jim Newman (Gipsy), Betty Coti teriU and Graham, OetMrttl .WW* | Winkies), Neville. Graham (Baker)/ Dunne

yeotaey (Early Yietori&te) tfoyci Ay«re v (Dutch Betti* Gleeve-abd Sr Kfetbleea Nish (Star, Elleea-Hl6V(?!i!ry) t Athojiae Macdcmsld (Aulwbr<*k'» Chocolates), »nd Brace Wli C ht (Pirata). . '

DANCE AT SPRING STON A dance, arranged by members of the Sunshine Club, was held in the Public Hall, Springston. There was a very large attendance,, and dance music was supplied by the "Hi-Hatters" orchestra. Messrs S. Simpson and O. Bailey were masters of ceremonies, Monte Carlo dances were won i>y Miss L. Lemon and Mr G: Wright, Miss u. Lemon and Mr S. Simpson. Supper was dispensed by members of the club. ; During the evening, the Rev. T. M. Curnow extended a welcome to members of St. Faith's Young Men's Bible Class, who were the guests of the Sunshine Club, and also to the visiting members of the> Allenton Tennis Club. He also presented St. John Ambulance first aid certificates to Misses Vera Thomas, Nowell Opie, Cecily Milne: Joyce Millar, Mary Kime, ajnd E. Bailey. Amongst those present were Mesdames P. V. Bailey, R. C. Millar, J. S. Simpson, T. M. Curnow, F. E. Morrish.W. Mounce, J. A. Benny, E. Howarth, Greenslade, T. Thompson, .H. Partridge, L. Stace, A. Clark, Smith (Allenton), Misses E. Bailey, M. Mounce, M. Benny, A. Marshall, Joan Millar. Joyce Millar, N, Heinisch, E. Opie, N. Opie, M. Everest, J. Haskett, V. Thomas. C. Milne, N. Opie, R. Stace, P. Stace, I. Thomas. G. Thomas, W. Thomas, M. McLaren, S. Lugg, P. Blakemore, T. Blakemore, T. Riordan, W. Riordan, E. P. Parrett, D. Mugford, P. Parrett, W. Parrett, A. Bissett, J. Collier, M. Wallace, G. Wallace, P. Wallace, I. Mounce, M. Davis, P. Murphy, M. Kime, K. Davis, M. Hines, L. Lemon, E. Hines, E. -Smith, A. Musson. J. Samuels (Allenton), I. Powell, Clarke (Allenton),. J. Chalmers (Allenton), F. Sparrow (Allenton), Cambridge (Allenton), I. Woods, E. Clark, F. Maindonald, M. Thompson, M. Guildford, P. Guildford, E. ■ Partridge, N. Partridge, and J. Tod.

• WEDDINGS GRIEVE—PYE The marriage was celebrated recently at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside. of Hilda Verena, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Pye (Avonside) to Robert McKenzie, third son of Mr and Mrs D. Grieve, St. Albans. The ceremony-was performed by the Rev. W. J. Hands. The bride, who Was "escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of ivory satin beaute, made with full lace sleeves, finished with shirring at the wrists, the lace bodice being, caught at the neckline with a brilliant clasp. Her veil of embroidered tulle was arranged from a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Monica Pye, sister of the bride, and Miss Catherine Grieve, the bridegroom's sister, attended as bridesmaids. They wore pink and green georgette Crocks respectively, and picture hats to tone. Their bouquets were composed of roses. . Mr C. D. Grieve acted as best man, and Mr E. Pye was groomsman. As the bride left the church, she was presented with a lucky horseshoe by Yvonne Grieve. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs Pye wore a tunic frock of brown floral crepe and a hat to tone, and carried a.bouquet of African marigolds. The bridegroom's mother wore a black ensemble relieved with white, and her bouquet was of roses. For travelling, the bride wore a blue tunic frock and a halo hat to match.

HOOPER—CROZIER At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, the wedding was celebrated recently of Flora Catherine, i eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Crozier ("Avenel," Rokeby), to Robert i Martin, son'of the late Mr Hooper and of Mrs S. Hooper (Mitcham). The church' had been decorated with pink and white flowers by friends of the bride. The Rev. D. B. Ashford (Rakaia) performed the ceremony, and Miss Watt was the organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of cream windswept matalasse. Her beautiful veil of embroidered tulle was arranged from a coronet of orange blossom, which had been worn by her mother, and she wore also a necklace of opals, the gift of the bridegroom. Her bouquet was of lilies, roses, and maiden fair fern. She was attended by her sisters, the Misses Ida and Rosa Crozier, who wore begonia pink frocks, relieved with touches of silver, and large picture hats of cream straw trimmed with ribbon to match their. frpcks. Their bouquets were composed of roses and sweet peas. Mr H. Montgomery was best man. Mrs Crozier received the guests wearing a navy blue and white ensemble and a navy blue hat trimmed with white, and carried a posy of red and white roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a black figured frock, a black hat, and carried a posy of roses. The bride travelled in a brown tailored suit and a fawn straw hat.

HOLLAND—DEBENHAM The marriage was celebrated recently of liis Philomena, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Debenham (Sydenham), to Edward William, only son of Mr and Mrs E. A. Holland, Bristol street. St. Albans. The Rev. Father O'Meeghan performed the ceremony, and Miss K. O'Connor was the organist. Arum lilies and Iceland poppies had been effectively arranged in the church. A trained frock of magnolia satin; made with a cowl neck and long, close-fitting sleeves, was worn by the bride, who was given away by her father. Her hand-embroidered veil of tulle was held to the head with a lace cap and a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of longiflorum lilies and roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Debenham (the bride's sister), chief, and Miss Betty Holland (the bridegroom's sister), and Madeleine Youngman (Darfleld), the bride's cousin. Their frocks were of novelty georgette in a deep carnation shade. The sleeves were composed of three circular frills, and the long, close-fitting skirts were flared at the hemlines and finished with double rows of frilling. Their small caps were of pink silk flowers mounted on pink tulle, and they carried pink roses and sweet peas.

Miss Josephine Debenham, the bride's small sister, was flower girl, and her younger brother, Bernard Debenham, was page boy. The former wore a frock of white silk crinkle satin trimmed with frilling, and a cap of pink silk plaited ribbon trimmed with flowers. Her bouquet was of for-get-me-nots and sweet peas. The page boy wore a white satin suit trimmed with silver buttons. Mr A. Roach was best man, and Messrs R. Dines and T. Tobin were groomsmen.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the Savoy tea rooms, and later

WEDDING AT CASHMERE HILLS

CAPABLE GIRL MANAGER OF AIR TRAFFIC Miss Twyla O'Hara, who has an unusual Christian name, has also a very unusual job to explain. She is district air traffic manager of Central Air Lines—the line which carries mail,and passengers from Pittsburg through Akron and Cleveland to Detroit, Michigan. That means that she has to sell the idea of air travel to anyone and everyone with whom she comes ih contact It also means that she travels by air a great deal herself, going from city to city to give little talks about Central Air Lines to interested groups, showing pictures, and describing, the, comforts and conveniences of her aeroplanes to people who have never been aloft. Recently When the . line acquired some new Stinsons, Miss O'Hara went" over the route from city to city acting as hostess to the interested citizens of each place who had been invited to go aloft to "try out" the new aeroplanes. Miss O'Hara, who is pretty and vivacious, studied at Columbia University, and entered the real estate business after leaving college. Then she was technician in a hospital for a number of years. On slender brown fingers she checked off the rest of her jobs to an interviewer. "I was ah impresario running concerts for -the community concert association of America. Then I was an interior decorator, and then I taught school." "Girls are Dependable" Mr J. C. Condon, president of Central Air Lines, does not feel that lie is being radical in employing a girl in the traffic manager's job, although it has been customary for air lines to employ only men for that position. "I find that girls are dependable and trustworthy and quick as far as learning the ropes go," he said. "You know, I am the one who employs the-only girl mail pilot—Miss Helen Richey. And she has certainly worked out beautifully as a pilot."

DANCE AT PREBBLETON A pleasant time was spent in the Prebbleton Hall, when a dance was held by the school committee to augment the school funds. Card,-room competitions were won by Mrs J. Cuneen, Mrs W. Murphy, Mr J. Easterbrook, and Mr A. Thomson. Miss Rita Sloan and partner won a Monte Carlo dance, and dance music was by Les. 'Kinsman's Orchestra. Mr J. Smith was master of ceremonies.

Those present included Mr and Mrs J. Smith. Mr and Mrs J. Hartnell, Mr and Mrs J. O'Neill. Mr and Mrs V. Ayers. Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs J. Easterbrook, Mr and Mrs J. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs H. Cherry, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs J. Hartnell, jun., Mr and Mrs G. Sutherland. Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mesdames W. Hands, C. Hands, E. Inwood, J. Giles, C. Regan, J. Cuneen, R. Wheeler, Misses Evelyn Thomson, Olive Chesmar. Doris O'Neill, Gladys Baker," Dulcie Hern, Rita Sloan, Kathleen Henry. Pat Gordon, Dulcie Neale, Carmel Smith, Mavis Smith, Elsie Gallagher. Emmie Gallagher, Blanche McGarry, Bertha Hartnell, Margaret Barr, Violet Kolkman, Jean Warren, Kathleen Tod, MiUicent Tod, Elsie Ford, Anne Dick. Alm.a Smith, Jean Weir, Nancy Gallagher. Messrs J. Hill, J. James, G. Gallagher, D. Warren, A. Johnson. W. Millar, R. Smith, F. Gallagher, R. Prebble, P. Smith, L. Carpenter. F. Drayton, S. McGarry. C. Stuart. J. Stuart, J. Cuneen, J. Chesmar, G. Walker, H. Walker, L. Gallagher, A. Bennett. J. Earnshaw, A. Wood, C. O'Malley, J. Kesteven, C. Kenworthy, T. Harding, C. Jemmeft, G. Leeming. J. Clifford, A. Thomson, H. Giles, and L. Harris.'

LINCOLN WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The November meeting of the Lincoln Women's Institute was well'attended, the hostesses being Mesdames Stewart and Payne. Arrangements were made for members to visit the Templeton institute on December 13. The roll call, "What our grandmothers did without," was well responded to, and an interesting demonstration on marquetry and barbola work was given by Mrs J. Richards (Christchurch). Results of a competition for pikelets were: Mrs Templeton 1, Miss Woods 2, and Mrs Jordan 3.

in the evening a dance was held in the Parish Hall. Barbadoes street. The bride's mother wore a navy ensemble and a blue picture hat, and carried a bouquet of bronze roses and abutilons. The bridegroom's mother wore a wine ensemble and' a fawn straw hat. Her bouquet was of red roses anu abutilons. For travelling, the bride wore a lido blue frock, and a coat and hat to tone. Mr and Mrs E. W. Holland will make their home at St. Martins.

TIMARU NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs Edgar Jones and Miss Joyce Edgar Jones ("Otiritiri"), who were the guests of -Mrs F. S„ Brittan (Christchurch), left' yesterday -to stay with Mrs Griffith Edgar Jones, "Toppoefield," Waiau. Mr and Mrs D. J. Clarke (Pleasant Point) have left for a camping tour of North Canterbury and the West Coast * ! Miss Gladys Watson ("Willowbank."' Pleasant Point) left yesterday, to join the staff, of St. George's Hospital. Christchurch. Miss Wright (Wai-iti road) left yesterday to stay with her sister, Mrs J. C. Templer, Waimate. Mrs E. F. Hollands (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs H. Thompson, Evans street* Mrs Alister Mackenzie . ("Clayton.". Fairlie) has returned home from a visit to Mrs Simon Mackenzie, "Otumarama." Recent arrivals at the . Grosvenor Hotel include: Miss D. Norman (Auckland), Mr E. J. Denys, Mr R. H. Algar. Mr R. E. Stott, Mr A. Hope, Mr J. A. Paton, Mr J. L. Myrhe, Mr A. A. Douglas, Mr M. J. Russell, Mr N. E. Tingey, Mr El Y. White, Miss M. O'Brien, Mr N. Pathybridge, Mt L. E. Boulton (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. Smellie, Mr J. L. Drysdale, and Mr L. Hughes (Dunedin).

DANCE FOR CRICKET CLUB To augment the funds of the New Brighton Cricket Club, members of the St. Young Men's Club organised a dance,which was held in the parish hall. The hall had - been' artistically decorated In black and gold, the club's colours, and srreenery. The . organising committee was Messrs B. Fitchett, C. Seaward, F. Hobbs, P. Warner, T. Dixon. W. McDowell; tad B. Rice. Messrs Fitchett and Warner were joint masters of ceremonies, and musicwas provided by Miss Mavis Holden's Orchestra, and extras by Mr R. Pockson. J A'' Monte Carlo fox-trot was won by Miss Patricia 'Nicholas and Mr Gordon Evans. Mr N. Iggo won a competition. „ Those present included Mr and Mrs V.: Hold en, Mesdames J. Nute, C. Cattermole, W. Fitchett.. Misses Patricia Nicholas, ■ Kathleen Evans. Joan Beardsley, Rita , Cattermole, June Parkin; Joan * Skudder;: •Toan Miller, Gloria: Banfield, Phyllis Seaward, Noeline Prettejohns, Moana Turner, Hazel Nankivelle. May Rice, Merle Gudge, D.Melhuish, Edna Melhuish, Messrs F. Hobbs, C. Seaward, C. Skinner. P. Warner, A. Hewett,. N. Iggo, R. Hewett, 1.Pockson. R. Fitchett, W. McDowell, J. Nute, W. Miller, .A. . Rowlands, J. Littlewood,' J. Hoi den, R. Carson, F. Rennie, F. Scales, and G. Evans.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY'S DANCE

To-night, in the Scottish Society's Hall,'the society's pipe band will hold a "back to childhood" dance. Special prizes -will be awarded for the most humorous dress, Mr A. E. Chappell's popular band will supply the music. Included in the programme will be Monte Carlo and lucky spot dances; and patrons are assured of an enjoy-, able evening. :