News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21652, 10 December 1935, Page 2

News For Women

The lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication tn "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Snch Items Should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices most bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

CURRENT NOTES

Miss Nancy Moore (Nelson), who is spending a holiday in Christchurch, is at present the guest of Mrs H. Norman Talbot, Knowles street. Mrs M. A. Fox (Gloucester street) and her daughter. Miss Vera Fox, intend leaving in January for Singapore, where Miss Fox's marriage will take place. Mrs Margaret Talbot (Knowles street) will leave at the end of the week for Dunedin, where she will be the guest of Mrs Burt. Mrs Vaughan (Auckland) is visiting her niece, Mrs R. W. Bellringer, Lincoln road. Mr and Mrs L. H. Orbell passed through Christchurch yesterday on their way to Wellington. They will leave by the Mauhganui for Australia, where they will spend several weeks. Mr and Mrs Raymond Nottingham returned from Auckland on Saturday. Miss C. Menzies was hostess at the Christmas party held last night by members of the "500" circle of the Canerbury Women's Club. She was wearing a frock of black velvet relieved with a collar of white georgette. Mrs R. W. Morrow (Holmwood road) will leave to-morrow for Havelock North, where she will attend the "break-up" celebrations at Woodfoi'd House. Miss Ostler (Wellington) is spending a week in Christchurch, and is the guest of Mrs J. Leslie Will, Helmore's road. Mrs A. W. Andrew (Cashmere Hills) has returned from a short stay at Sumner. The Nurse Maude Association for District Nursing gratefully acknowledges gifts of clothing from "A.G.," "A Friend," "Wellwisher" (Tai Tapu), Halswell branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, "Omarama" (Akaroa), and a _ knitted quilt from "Form 3a" Girls' High School, Avonside. At a meeting of the Mount Herbert County Council a solid silver coifee jug was presented to Mrs F. R. H. Gardiner (Purau) in appreciation of the many kindnesses she had shown the council during the last 30 years, 1905-1935. The jugcame originally from an old monastery in Malta, and is said to be 200 years old. Arrangements are well in hand for the entertainment to be given in the Prebbleton Town Hall next Thursday night. Four one-act plays will be presented by members of the Junior Drama League, with Mrs F. D. Carter as producer.

A worker for the Returned Soldiers' Association has appealed for a crystal set for a paralysed returned soldier, who is in hospital. At a meeting held at Oxford, Miss Rita Skurr (secretary) presented a report of the spring flowsr show, held recently at Oxford, and the balance-sheet, presented by Mr Woodfield in the absence of the treasurer (Mrs Woodfield) showed that the fair had been very successful. Votes of thanks were passed to Miss Skurr, and all who had assisted with the fair, and the secretary was asked to write to Mrs Woodfield expressing sympathy with her in her illness and thanking her for her efficient work as treasurer.

The principal and pupils of St. Margaret's College have issued invitations for the annual display of hand' work at the school to-night, at 7 o'clock, and to-morrow, from 8.30 to 10.30 a.m. During the year, the furnishings for a room have been made by the girls, and visitors will have the opportunity of seeing the articles attractively arranged in one of the class rooms. Entertainment will be provided by members of the senior dramatic club, who will present a one-act play. 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. 1 CHIC LINEN COURT SHOES. These dainty Linen Court Shoes are guaranteed to flatter your feet. In Oyster shade—they will go with any colour scheme. 10s 9d at Robinson's, in High street (opposite High street Post Office). —4 GIFTS THAT KEEP ON "GIVING." WONDERFUL SELECTION AT CAMERON SMITH'S. There's always a heart-felt welcome for a toiletry, Cosmetic, brusliware or other personal Gift chosen from E. Cameron Smith's full and beautiful Xmas Stocks. And it's a pleasure indeed to find practical and sensible gifts at such popular prices. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square, invite your inspection. 6 A HOLIDAY WAVE. Would you like something attractively different in hair-waving for your holiday? Then 'phone 41-042 for an. appointment for a delightful permanent wave. Only genuine Eugene Sachets are ussd at The Annette~Toilet Salon, 277 A High street (upstairs). —1

AFTERNOON PARTY

Mrs A. J. Benzie and Mrs E. E. Bailey were joint hostesses yesterday afternoon at a very pleasant tea party in honour of Miss Edna-Firth, who is soon to be married. The party was held in Ballantynes inner tearoom, where the tea-table was decorated with beautiful roses in various shades. Each of the guests brought a gift for Miss Firth, those present besides the hostesses being Mrs E. Firth and Miss Edna Firth, Mrs J. P. Whetter and Miss Margaret Whetter, Mrs J. G. Lamb, Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, Mrs Floyd Sheppard, MrsLionel Cordery, Mrs Alan Prime, Mrs W. S. Lamb, Mrs A. Marker, MrsArthur Benzie, Mrs Ray Dunster, Mrs L. Rudkin and Miss Joan Rudkin, and Miss Maisie Jamieson. TENNIS PARTY Mrs G. H. Hoi ford, Knowles street, with her husband and family, will leave early in the New Year to live in Auckland, and yesterday afternoon Mrs Stanley Binns entertained her and a number of her friends at an enjoyable tennis party held at the United Club's courts. Tea was served in the pavilion, where the tea table set for the party was decorated with Iceland poppies. During the afternoon a tournament was played, the winner being Mrs R. L. .Saunders, who presented her prize to the guest of honour. Of those present, Mrs Holford and seven others have played tennis together weekly for the last three years, and this group yesterday presented Mrs Holford with a crystal dish in remembrance of many happy days. Mrs Cyril Stringer also asked Mrs Holford to accept a beautiful bouquet of roses. Mrs Binns's guests were Mesdames G. H. Holford, C. L. Hardie, Leslie Cookson, Cecil Bonnington, A. H. Cavetl, Fred Armstrong, T. Milliken, R. L. Saunders, S. F. Innes-Jones, Gordon Lucas, Norma Tingey, S. P. Godfrey, C. P. Agar, Cyril Stringer, William Anderson, A. S. Geddes, R. W. Bellringer, Vaughau (Auckland), and Roy Brewer. PUPILS' REUNION

Many former pupils of the Villa Maria convent, Upper Riccarton, returned to the convent to spend a few hours'with their former teachers and school companions. They were entertained with a concert programme given in the gymnasium by the small pupils of the Montessori School, who were rewarded for their performances by gifts presented to them by Father Christmas.

Later, the visitors adjourned to the picturesque lawns, where refreshments were served by the sisters and present boarders of the convent. The Rev. Father T. Hanrahan, parish priest of Riccarton, who, during his long association with "Villa Maria," has endeared himself to all the pupils, welcomed the old pupils. Naturally the girls formed groups—those of the same scholastic period getting together. The sisters who had taught them moved among them, and several of their former companions, who had joined the Sisterhood, added to the happiness of the reunion by their presence.

Those present were Mesdames Smith, Bradford, Crequer, Utteridge, Thom, Utteridge, Jackson, Rhodes, Busbridge, and Lloyd, Misses* Beryl ' Roberts, Leila Roberts, Katrine Loughnan, Betty Maher, Rita White, Iris Threlkeld, Phyllis Threlkeld, Olive Thrclkeld, Josephine Barron, Patricia Barron, Kathleen Ainger, Kathleen Kilgour, Joan Marquet, Molly Murphy, Patricia Murphy, Agnes McDrury, Kathleen Duncan, May Craighead, Joyce Craighead, Maureen Lynskey, Agnes Lynskey, Vvonne Didge, Joyce O'Malley, Theresa Mullins, Marie Lagan, Molly Hannifan, Joy Strachan, Ethel Walker, Kathleen Edmonds, Lola McMenartiin, Ethne O'Brien, Mary Duncan, Joyce Austin, Margaret Wild, Joan Mulcock, Norma Jones, Mary Guinea, Mavis Nicholls, Phyllis Nicholls, Grace McCormack, Patricia McNamara, Marcia Friend, Lucy Hill, and Lesley Coombs. "BRING AND BUY" FAIR The annual "bring and buy" fair, under the auspices of St. Mark's Ladies' Guild, Marshland, was held in the Marshland Hall. The stalls were well patronised and the financial result was considered very satisfactory. Stallholders were: Fancywork, Mesdames Matterson and G. Watson; "bring and buy" stall, Mesdames Morton and Stackwood; sweets, Mesdames W. Watson and H. Blank; ice-cream, Misses Myra Morton and Rhona Wilson; afternoon tea, Mesdames E. Treleaven, Skelton, and R. Grattan. Mrs Wilson was in charge of the Christmas tree and competitions. In the cooking competitions, the results were as follows; —Scones, Mrs Palmer 1, Miss Joy Watson 2; sponge, Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Morton 2; junior section: Scones, Miss Joan Palmer 1." A euchre party was held in the evening, the prize-winners being Mrs H. Blank and Mr S. Baxter. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs D. Boyd and Mr Skelton. WELCOME HOME SOCIAL A "Welcome Home" social was held in the Orange Hall, Hornby, to honour Mr and Mrs A. Still, who returned recently from a holiday spent in touring Great Britain and Canada. Mr R. J. Roberts presided and welcomed the guests of honour. Other speakers were Messrs P. Cannon, M. McGuinness, S. McMillan, and Smith. Mr Still thanked those present for their kindness in arranging the function, and gave a short account of his travels abroad. Dancing was enjoyed later in the evening, music being supplied by Mr F. Smith. Songs were sung by Mr Moore. Amongst those present were Mesdames P. Cannon, R. J. Roberts, A. Whale, Misses E. Kempthorne, M. Arman, M. Curtis, K. Talertan, G. Roberts, C. Still, Betty Roberts, M. Still, M, McKenzie, G. McKenzie, J. Harman, M. Kelburn, J. Lloyd, H. O'Flynn, P. Robinson, and N. Allison. FLAG 1 500 There was a large attendance at a flag 500 evening held in the New Brighton School on Saturday. The evening was organised by the school committee to raise funds for the prizes for the farcy dress party to be held at the school on Saturday afternoon. Refreshments were provided by the wives of the members of the school committee. The players at the winning table were Mesdames S. Margetts, W. S. Bussell, and Mr R. H. Mahan. The winners cf the consolation prizes were Mesdames A. H. Henry, F. S. Norrie, and Mr Williams.

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TIMARXJ NEWS

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs Aubrey Clarke (Ceylon), who was the guest of Mrs Gladstone Robinson ("Oakwood"), left yesterday to stay with Mrs Frank Robinson, Springfield. Miss Lucy Huddleston (Ashburton) has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs Huddleston, Sefton street. Mrs T. Scoular (Dunedin) is the guest of her sister, Mrs G. A. Martin, Te Weka street. Mrs John Anderson and Miss Mary Pratt- (Christchurch) are at "Beverley House," Wai-iti road. Miss Nell Armstrong, who was the guest of Miss Anstey (Craighead street), has returned to Christchurch. Miss Christina Brown (Wellington") is the guest of the Misses Hassell, "Carshalton," North street. Miss Violet Livingstone (Dunedin), who was staying with Miss Helen Kerr (Cave), returned home yesterday. Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr J. Bissett, Mr J. S. Gill (Auckland), Mr H. C. Hubberd, Mr J. H. Mason, Mr Beaumont Smith, Miss D. Mason, Mr R. Mason (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W..Adorian, Mrs A. E. Barker, Mrs W. H. Cattell (Christchurch), Mr J. L. Drysdale, Mr W. C. Brotherhood (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs G. Hartnell (Culverden), Mr and Mrs E. L. Good (Marlborough), Mr and Mrs G. G. Clark (Maheno), and Mr and Mrs H. H. Doughty (Gore). Sacred Heart Nuns to Leave Timaru To say good-bye to the nuns of the Order of the Sacred Heart, who, after 55 years' devoted service, will leave Timaru on Thursday to work elsewhere, parishioners of the Church of the Sacred Heart and representatives of various sodalities gathered at Sacre Coeur on Sunday night, the Rev. Father M. A. Murphy, S.M., parish, priest, presiding. The Bishop of church, Dr. Matthew Brodie, was also in attendance. Father Murphy stated that 55 years ago the nuns were the pioneers of christian education in Timaru. It was largely through Father Goutenoir that the Order had come to the district, he having had experience of the work of the nuns in America. When the question of establishing a religious order in Timaru was being considered, he had prevailed on Father Chataigner, the first parish priest of Timaru, to petition the Bishop to ask the Sacred Heart nuns to come. They had built up a boarding school and had become known from one end of New Zealand to the other, for hundreds of girls had come from all parts of the Dominion to receive their education there. The authorities in Rome had deemed it advisable to recall the nuns and send them to fields of labour elsewhere. As a parting gift, the Reverend Mother had given to tlje parish the Calvary which had stood in the Convent grounds, and which had since been erected in the Church property, where it would remain a memorial to the nuns of the Order of the Sacred Heart. On behalf of the congregation, Mr J. M. Dunne read an address of appreciation and Mr W. H. Hall presented the Reverend Mother with a cheque. Other addresses were presented by Mrs C. E. Hall, representing St. Anne's Guild, Miss Blackmore, on behalf of the Altar Society, and Miss M. Kelly, representing the sodality of the Children of Mary. Bouquets were presented to the Reverend Mother and Mother Bell. Bishop Brodie expressed regret at the departure of the nuns. It had been his joy, he said, to have in his diocese the religious of the Sacred Heart, who would not know till the Day of Judgment the wonderful work done by them, not only in the diocese of Canterbury, but throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand. He envied those dioceses to which the nuns were fioing. bufc_hisi gratitude would cause

him to remember them always. He expressed the hope that wherever they might be God's richest blessings would follow them so that other dioceses might be enriched by their presence. On behalf of the community, Mrs N. D. Mangos and the Rev. Father Seymour, S.M., acknowledged the tributes and expressed appreciation of the congregation's gift. Previously Misses Blanford and Venning and Mr C. F. B. Clark, on. behalf of the parish library staff, had met the nuns and presented them with a small gift in appreciation of. their cooperation.

WEDDINGS M'CARTIN—BYRNE The marriage of Gwendoline Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs M. J. Byrne, Avonside, to Leo James, second son of Mr and Mrs J. McCartin, Leeston, was celebrated recently at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street. The Rev. Father McDonald, S.M., assisted by Father Creed (Leeston), performed the ceremony and celebrated Nuptial Mass, and Miss D. Blake was the organist. The bride was giyen away by her father. She wore a trained frock of white cellophane striped marocain made with a shirred yoke, and long sleeves puffed above the elbows, and a silver cord, weighted with tassels, defined the waist. A halo headdress of pleated tulle trimmed with orange blossom held in place her tulle veil, and she carried white roses and fern. Miss Rita Newman attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of Margaret Rose georgette, trimmed with shirring at the neckline and on the sleeves from the elbows to the wrists. Shirred godets were also inset in the long skirt which formed a train. Her halo hat of taffeta to match her frock was trimmed with flowers of a deeper shade of pink, and she carried a bouquet of roses. Mr A. McCartin was best man. Mr and Mrs Byrne received their guests at the Winter Garden. The bride's mother was wearing a black silk frock relieved with cream georgette, and a black hat of silk straw. She carried flowers in orange tonings. The bridegroom's mother wore a black suit, a white silk blouse, and a black hat of stitched taffeta. Dark red carnations were arranged in her bouquet. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of Marina blue silk marocain. a musquash fur coat, and,a hat to tone. PATTERSON—BYIiNES The wedding U - as celebrated recently at St. Patrick's Church, Waimate, of Ellen Margaret, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Byrnes ("Ballinderry," Willowbridge) to Kenneth Alexander, second son of Mr and Mrs W. Patterson, Waituna. The Rev. Father Cinisty, S.M., performed the ceremony, and celebrated Nuptial Mass, and Mrs E. W. Murphy was the organist. "Ave Maria" was sung by Miss Sheila Leonard during the signing of the register. The Sisters of St. Joseph had decorated the high altar with arum lilies and rhododendrons, and bowls of similar flowers had been placed on the steps of the sanctuary. The bride was escorted by her uncle, Mr M. J. Fitzharris. Her frock was of white satin cut on simple lines, fine shirring at the shoulders being released to form a cowled neckline finished in front with a spray of I orange blossom. The long bishop ] sleeves were trimmed with shirring, | and the central panel of the skirt at the back formed a square-cut train. A coronet of orange blossom held in place her embroidered veil, and her armlet was composed of Madonna lilies. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. They were Miss Kathleen Byrnes, the bride's sister, and her cousin. Miss Margaret Weliwood. Their deep magnolia satin frocks had long bell sleeves, and cowled necklines finished with diamente clips. Sashes of cerise velvet matched the trimming on their wide-brimmed hats of leghorn straw, and their bouquets were of ranunculi and roses.' Mr Cyril Patterson, the bridegroom's brother, was best man, Mr Ernest Anderson was groomsman, and Mr R. Butchard acted as usher. After the ceremony, relatives and a few intimate friends were entertained at the home of the bride's parents, where a large marquee had been erected on the lawn. Mrs Byrnes wore a navy blue and white ensemble and a hat to match, and carried a posy of red anemones and fem. The bridegroom's mother wore a black ensemble and a hat to match. Her posy was of ranunculi. ' When Mr and Mrs K. A. Patterson left for the south by car, the bride was wearing a navy tailored suit, a lemon blouse,, and a straw hat to tone, SHAW—STEWART At St. Paul's Church, Cashel street, the wedding was celebrated recently of Ethel, daughter of .Mrs J. Edgeworth, North Canterbury, to Arthur William Donald, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Shaw, Greymouth. The Rev. A. C. Watson performed the ceremony, and Mr Arthur Lilly was the organist. The bride was escorted by -Mr Colin Hart. She wore a magnolia crepe satin frock made with long sleeves puffed above the elbows, and a cowled neckline finished with a brilliant clasp. A circlet of orange blossom held in place her veil of embroidered net, and she carried a shower bouquet of orange blossom and cream roses." Miss Winnie Stewart, who attended her sister, was wearing a frock of Margaret Rose crepe 'satin and a hat to match. Her bouquet was composed of pink and white flowers. Mr George Gerard was best man. The bride was presented with a silver horse-shoe by little Betty Glen, niece of the bridegroom. A reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Colin Hart, Monck's Spur, where the guests were received by Mrs Hart, who wore a frock of saxe blue marocain and a hat to match. For travelling, the bride wore a navy blue and white ensemble and a hat to match.

KINGSTON—DOWS The marriage of .Violet Hinemoa, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T. Dews, St. Albans, to Frederick George Stephens, only son of the late Mr George Kingston, and of Mrs G. Bunny (Akaroa), was celebrated quietly at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, 'recently. The Rev. A. K. Warren performed the ceremony, and Mr A. Worsley was the organist. The bride, who was given away by Mr Scofield, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute, the bodice being trimmed with shirring, and the skirt .having a pleated train. Her veil of cut tulle, edged with pleating, was arranged from a halo of orange blossom, and she carried.a bouquet of white lilies and roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Hazel Dows, and Miss Olive Kingston, wore carnation pink flower printed frocks of georgette. The bodices had shirred yokes and full three-quarter length sleeves, and the waistlines were defined by sv;athed sashes. Their picture hats of cream crinoline straw were trimmed with pink velvet, and both attendants carried bouquets of sweet peas and cornflowers. Mr H. Wright was best man, and Mr R. Morcornb was groomsman. At the reception held at the Hotel Federal, the bride's aunt, Miss Marshall, and the bridegroom's mother, Mrs Bunny, received the guests. The bride travelled in a blue tailored suit, a pale blue smocked blouse, and a straw hat to tone. Mr and Mrs F. G. S. Kingston will make their home at. Akaroa. ,

OBITUARY MRS MARY E. HEW SON The death occurred at her home at Ashburton on Sunday of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hewson, who was an early resident of the Mid-Canterbury district. She was in her eighty-first year. Mrs Hewson, who was born at Christchurch on June 21, 1855, was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Smith, who came out in the Cressy in 1850. The family travelled in a bullock dray to the Mount Peel station, where Ml* Smith took up a position in 1857. They went to the Orari. Gorge I Station in 1859 and there Mr Smith built the first house. Mrs Hewson received her education at the Oid Bark Hut, at Geraldine, the township then consisting of a store and a few houses. In 1871 she married Mr Alexander Hewson at the Alford Forest Anglican Church. Mr Hewson, who had arrived by the Queen of Mersey from Glasgow in 1864, was a well-known shepherd and station manager in the Ashburton county for many years. Mrs Hewson had lived in Ashburton for 50 years, and before that had resided in various parts of the county with her husband. She was a staunch supporter of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, and a member of the Ladies' Guild and the Mothers' Union. Her kindly disposition endeared her to a large circle of friends. Her husband died 10 years ago. There was a family of 13, of whom six sons and five daughters survive. These are Messrs Heber Hewson (Tinwald), William Hewson (Geraldine), Henry R. Hewson (Christchurch), Alexander Hewson (Gisborne), Charles Hewson (Inglewood), Douglas Hewson (Christchurch), Mesdames R. Rhodes (Auckland), W. Smale (Blenheim), C. Tovey (Oxford), M. Marson (Ashburton), and Miss A. llewson (Invercargill). There are 39 grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children. Mrs Hewson is survived by two sisters and one brother. MRS JANE COOPER The death occurred recently at Rangiora, of Mrs Jane Cooper, wife of Mr Thomas Cooper, 44 Ayers street Mrs Cooper, who was the second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Hight, of Sheffield, was born at Riccarton in 1864. Although her health had not been of the best for some time her death nevertheless was unexpected. | She was a member of the Rangiora Methodist Church and took a keen interest in the parish activities, being connected with the Methodist Guild and Missionary Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Mrs Cooper is survived by her husband, three sons, two daughters, 19 grand-children and one great grandchild. The Rev. T. Coatsworth conducted the burial service at the Rangiora Methodist cemetery. Pall-bearers were Messrs G. Cooper, H. C. Smith, C. Ashworth, A. Burt, M. Harper, and A. Lucas. MISS E. M. MONSON (P*l*S ASSOCIATION TBLSOKAIt.) DUNEDIN, December 9. The death has occurred of Miss Ellen Maria Monson, of Port Chalmers, who served as? a nurse in the South African War. SURF CLUB'S DANCE The North Beach Surf Club held Ihe second of its series of dances in the North Beach Hall on Saturday evening. The function took the form of a "summer garden" dance, the hall being decorated to represent a garden. The organising committee was Messrs L. R. Moore (convener), M. Butterick, W. E. P. Butler, J. C. Bobby, and A. W. Levcrett. Music was played by Percy Butler's Serenaders. and Mr L. R. Moore was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Misses M. Carville, A. Taylor, D. Friar, O. McCrea, V. McGirr (Greymouth), D. Winterburn, I. Patten, I. Wheeler, J. Evan's. Mona Stevens, Lola Johnstone, Patricin Bcyland, Jean Woodham, Betty Rcthwell, Ruth Stringer, S. Marriott, Gladys Wetherall, Eileen tfigham Madge Meier. Gwenda Paul, Phyllis Moulin, Phyllis Snook, Betty Brown, Joyce Morrison, Betty Brien, | Katie Southon. Nance Kidston, Frances Burley, Mavis Meier, Evelyn I Hamilton, Maud Hendren, and I. j Harnemon. SILVER WEDDING A surprise party visited "Beck Bank," Carleton, Oxford, the home of Mr and Mrs W. J. Skurr, to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The time passed pleasantly with cards and games, and on behalf of those present Miss Comyns made a small presentation to Mr and Mrs Skurr. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs W. Skurr, Mr and Mrs R. ComynsS, Mr and Mrs A. Baxter, Mr and Mrs W. Reed, Mr and Mrs R. Judson, Mr and Mrs W. Roberts, Mrs E. Skurr, Misses Rita Skurr, Vera Skurr, Messrs Stanley Skurr and Noel Skurr, VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Warner's Hotel: Mrs F. A. Bett (Nelson), Miss Morrison and Miss K. Morrison (Masterton), Mrs Kenneth. Hall (Hororata). New City Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. L. Courier (United States), Mr arid Mrs F. H. Gibson (Carterton), Miss A. Smith (Dunedin). Clarendon Hotel: Mrs D. K. Griffin and Miss A. Smith (Oamaru), Misses K. Tibbies and A. Murray (Greymouth). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs 11. -H. Doughty (Gore). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs A. G. Clark (Maheno), Mr and Mrs T. G. Tomkins (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. Munro (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs H. Hirrochs and Mr and Mrs D. Erwin (Dunedin), Miss D. E? N. Mason (Wellington), Mrs P. M. Hillman (Blenheim), Miss C. M. Donoghue (Nelson). Coker's Hotel: Mr and Mrs Urquhart (Queenstown), Mr and Mrs J. D. Fisher (Auckland). VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS View, Brae, Hanmer Springs: IVUs C. M. Browne, Mrs N. Miller, Miss L. McNichoil (Auckland), Mrs W. H. Ball, Mrs H. G. Wake, Miss N. Reid, Mr A. Rudledge, Mr T. Hennessy, Mr J. Daziell (Christchurch), Mrs C. Wilson (Palmerston North), Mrs J. Reader (Waikari), Mrs N. Jarvis, and. Miss M. Jarvis (New Brighton). The Lodge, Hanmer Springs: Mrs J. Duthie (Haeretaunga), Mr M. V. Collins, Mr C. T. Werren, Mr M. J. Milne, Mr A. J. Hendry, Mr F. Armstrong, Miss E. McNish, Mr R. Reid, Mr R. F. Young, Mrs Holdsworth, Miss A. C. Spence, Mrs J. W. Wagstaff, Mr C. W. Murphy, Mrs I. van Asch, Mrs R. Wreoks, Mrs M. J. Thomson, Major and Mrs Hunter Blair, Mr and Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mr L. G. Frew, Mr J. D. Edmonds, Dr. E. C. Hayes, Mr J. Worgan, Mr H. C. Hassall, Mrs H. Hudson, Master M. Hudson, Miss Lawrence, Mr T. Bloor, Miss T. Davis, Mr Louis Davis, Miss M. Davis (Christchurch), Mrs E. E. Tombs (Sumner),- Mr Charles T. Lee, Mr and Mrs C. R. Nicolson (Dunedin), and Miss Twentyman (Temuka). "Haeremai," Sumner: Miss B. Shanks, Mr and Mrs Gilchrist and family (Oxford), Miss Griffith, Miss R. Macfarlane ("Glen Colwyn"), Mr Gray burn, and Miss Gwen Manson. ---

GIFT PARTIES | In honour of Miss Jeanette King, whose marriage to Mr Owen. Williams will take place next week, a "pantry gilt party was held by Mrs L. V. Farthing at her home in St. Andrew's S£ i Uare - v. -n/r /- Competitions were won by Mrs C. Jones, Miss Ena Price, and Miss Rona Rudkin. i ,_ _ Mrs Farthing's guests included Mesdames C. Jones, Randolph King, F. Farthing, W. T. Langley, Misses Jeanette King, Ngaire Osborne, Honor Plimmer. Ena Price. Bertha Frizzell, Lyn Hendry, Betty Westell, Barbara) Dowell. Jean Frizzell, Lola Anderson, and Rona Rudkin. Miss Vera Quaid (Marshland), whose marriage will take place this month, was entertained at a "variety" gift party at the home of Mr and Mrs B. R. Chinnery (St. Albans). A pleasant time was spent with games, items, and competitions, the latter being won by Messrs C. McConnell, W. Ross. K. Harris, H. Armstrong, Mrs Quaid, Misses M. Quaid, D. Blackburn, and V. Quaid. Music was supplied by Misses M. Andrews and D. Blackburn. Those present were Mr and Mrs E. Quaid, Mr and Mrs W. McConnell, Mr and Mrs W. Ross, Mesdames J. Blackburn, E. Moir, Misses Vera, Monica, Rita, Kathleen, and June Qpaid, Doreen Chinnery, Doreen and Pearl Blackburn. Mavis Andrews, Messrs C. McConnell. O. Chinnery, G. Hillier, J. Jones, H. Armstrong, S. Ericson, K. Harris, L,. Wetherall, and S. Aston. Mr and Mrs J. H. Glover (Spreydon) held an enjoyable party at their home to honour Miss T. Glover, whose marriage will take place at the end of this month. Competitions and games were played in the dining room, which was decorated with iceland poppies. The prize winners were Misses Thelma Odell, Maggie Grant, Messrs A. Ennis, G. Tindall, J. Kelly, S. Street, and W. Sullivan. Miss Glover was presented with useful gifts for the kitchen of her new home. . Those present were Mr and Mrs H. Glover, Mr and Mrs M. Le Compte, Mr and Mrs W. Foster, Mr and Mrs A. Ennis, Mr and Mrs E. Boyes, Mr and Mrs W. Craig, Mr and Mrs H. Lapslie, Mr and Mrs G. Tindall, Mesdames Street, F. Sykes, R. Glover, J. McElroy, Misses T. Glover, Hazel Street, Rona Beverage, Nellie Glover, Annie and Maggie Grant, Thelma Odell, i Mary Lavery, N. Deans, Margaret Moore, Noeline McElroy, June McElroy, Messrs G. Street, N. Jardine, V. Tiny, E. Lavery, L. Consedine, W. Gorman, S. Street, C.' Boyes, A. Bailey, W. Sullivan, and I. Street. A party to honour Miss Myra Macneill was given by Mrs H. E. Longworth at Fitzgerald street, St. Albans. Musical items given by Miss Una Skelton and the Misses Beck were much appreciated. Those present were Mesdames Macneill, A. Rinaldi, H. E. Longworth, Misses Myra Macneill, Joan Gibson, Doris Munday, Una Skelton, Beck, E. Gilders, Ruth Nicol, Gladys Mcllraith, Frances; Milner, Maire Brittenden, Noel Gebbie, Irene Hetherington, and Nellie Longworth.

PLUNKET SOCIETY WOO LSTON-LIN WOOD SUBBRANCH Mrs Lauchland presided at the monthly meeting of the Woolston-Lin-wood sub-branch of the Plunket Society. The resignation of Mrs Stevenson from the committee was received with regret. Subscriptions were received from Mrs R. Walklin, C. G. Calvert, J, F. Grigg, and H. Stevenson. The sum of 5s was received from the Woolston box, and 5s 9d from the Linwood box. Nurse Rose reported that during November she had visited 17 homes in the Linwood district, and 114 adults, and 106 pre-school children had been attended at the rooms.