SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 264, 3 August 1929, Page 21

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss S. Gunner, of Wellington, Is visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hanna and Miss Meadows left for Sydney by the Marama. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Short, of Wellington, have been visiting the Franz Josef Glacier.

Mrs. Bert Smith and Mrs. Rang! Price, of Dannevirke, are on a visit to Wellington. Mrs. Le Cren left on Tuesday on her return to Wellington. On her way north she will be the guest in Timaru of Mrs. E. J. Le Cren. Mrs. S. Hamerton and her niece, Miss Cara Kreeft, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs. W. N. Stephenson, of New Plymouth.

Not many of the wives of the new Cabinet Ministers in England applied to be presented at the June Courts, and neither of the women Ministers, Miss Margaret Bondfield nor Miss Susan Lawrence, was there, says an English paper. Miss Elsie Griffen, M.A., National General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A., who has been in Auckland for some time owing to a recent family bereavement, is leaving again for Australia by the Maheno on Friday. Lady Salmond, of Wellington, is on a visit to relatives and friends in the Motherland. At the beginning of July she went to Liverpool and Scotland. In September she will return to the home of her brother, Mr. Reginald Guthrie, in Newcastle. Mr. Guthne is secretary to the Northumberland and Durham Coalowners’ Associations. Later in the year Lady Salmond hopes to visit the Continent.

A resident In New Zealand since 1804, Mrs. Joseph Martin celebrated her ninetysecond 'birthday on Monday. She is living with her son, the Rev. J. F. Martin, minister of the Methodist Chnrch at Devonport, Auckland. Mrs. Martin was born in Belfast, Ireland, and went to Melbourne in 1856. Eight years later she came across to New Zealand, landing at Dunedin. Her husband was a lay preacher in the Methodist Church in the Otago district. Over 30 years ago they went to the Auckland province, and Mrs. Martin has lived there ever since. Her husband died seventeen years ago. There are seven sons, including Mr. W. L. Martin, M.P., 34 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. * *

After a brief illness the death occurred on Thursday of Mrs. Emily Grace Taylor Edyveitu, wife of Mr. W. Edyvetin, of Cook Street, Palmerston North. Deceased was only 47 years of age, and until recently had enjoyed the best of health.. She was an enthusiastic church worker, and had taken part in many activities of the Cuba Street Methodist Church, being a member of the choir and of the ladies’ guild. Mrs. Edyvean was a sister of the Mayor of Hamilton, Mr. J. R. Fow. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, George and Geoffrey Edyvean.

There will be plenty of trimness with the new season’s modes but no hardness, and summer coats will be of many lengths. The cardigan will be as popular as ever and no wonder. Castel Jaloux, Ltd., have, and will always stock, a really good smart line in cardigans. They have Angora cardigans which are so attractive to wear in several shades—beige, lavender, and eau de nil. Coats have become a permanent feature and the cardigan is too good ever to leave us. Lingerie is an important item and very often upon the underlying chic depends the smartness of a costume. Fine French underwear is being displayed in flesh colour and blush rose with hemstitching, fine embroideries and lace trimming cut on perfect lines.—Advt.

VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL. Miss Amy Seal, of Hastings, has come to reside in Wellington. Mrs. Nat Griffiths and Miss Cara Griffiths, of Napier, are in Wellington. Mrs. I. Allan, of Auckland, is on a visit to Wellington.

Miss S. Curtis, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs. John and Miss Annie Smith, of Ormondville, are in Wellington to recuperate after an attack of influenza. Miss Fay Ballin, of Christchurch, wfll leave next week for a holiday visit to the North Island.

Misses M. and A. Cholmeley, of New Plymouth, motored down to attend the Marton Hunt Ball, and then go on to Wellington for a short visit Mr. Jas. Landels and his daughter, of Hastings, motored to Wellington to meet Mrs. Landels, who has returned from Dunedin. The Rev. Dr. H. Ranston and Mra. Ranston, of Auckland, have arrived in Wellington, where they will join the lonic en route for a visit to England and France. » • • WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES. Her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson, has consented to open the Lyceum Club s new rooms (115 Lambton Onay) on Thursday afternoon at 3.80. This function is for members only. Members are asked to be seated before 3.30. In the evening there will be a reception for members and friends. Musical and dramatic items by circle members will begiven. New members' are specially invited. The dance and bridge parties arranged by the Lyceum Club members are being much enjoyed. A most successful one, arranged by Misses Gray, Beales, Ahern (2), and Fagan, was held recently, and proved most successful. Gay caps and coloured balls and streamers added to the brightness of the crowded dance, and excellent music was provided by Miss Beesley and friends. At the last meeting of the Discussion Circle of the Pioneer Club, Miss Mary McLean, M.A., gave an interesting talk about her travels abroad, mentioning in particular women she had. met who were doing public work in various ways. The Bridge Circle met last Monday, when about- 60 players were present, and as usual some keen games were enjoyed. Miss Edwin give an interesting talk to the E.O.W. Circle on “Old Costumes,” and showed some old pictures which were very quaint and valuable. On Thursday night the Play Reading Circle read that fine war play “Journey’s End,” and the audience was much interested. The readers were Mrs. C. Weston, Misses K. Stocker, D. Isaacs, E. Ford, A. Kane, Swap, I. Turner, Lea, Mrs. Steele, and Dr. Helen Bakewell.

Hats are so attractive again this season, and as time goes marching on we shall look quite charming in our wide-brimmed. drooping head-gear, which we must eventually purchase for the summer. For to-day the off-the-brow model is correct for those who choose to wear it, and small felt with just the suspicion of a brim or turned sharply off the face are becoming. Agnes Samson (Customhouse Quay) displays Spring Felts to wear with Sports Clothes in yellow, green and all the new tonings simply trimmed with narrow ribbons. Felt and straw combined is charming, and a welcome change from all felt Fancy straws in coarse makes come in plaid mixtures, while lovely lines are obtainable in Baku straws.— Advt

WEDDINGS. The wedding of Mary Jefferies, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jefferies, “Holmlea,” New Plymouth, and Mr. Alastair Buchanan Stewart, second son of Mrs. A. Stewart, Remuera, Auckland, was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, New Plymouth, on Monday evening. The church had been decorated with scarlet camellias and white arum lilies, and the ceremony was conducted by Father BarrBrown. The bride wore a filmy white frock of georgette and tulle, fashioned in period style. She was attended by three bridesmaids—Miss Catherine Moyes as chief, Miss Alice Jefferies, and Miss Margaret Moyes. All wore frocks of apricot and gold shot panne velvet, cut on mediaeval lines, with long close-fitting sleeves and low-waisted bodices attached to full skirts, whose vandyked hemlines hung longer at one side, Mr. Kenneth Fookes, of New Plymouth, attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Tudor Baker as groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Chequers, where the tables were arranged with spring bulbs and yellow and orange Iceland poppies. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Jefferies, the latter wearing a frock of black chenille georgette and widebrimmed black tagel hat smartly trimmed with a black taffeta bow lined with flame, her bouquet being in autumn shadings. Mrs. Stewart, the bridegroom’s mother, was wearing a becoming frock of black georgette with bands of steel embroideries, and small turban hat of black and silver, and she carried a bouquet of mauve and purple. For travelling the bride wore a very smart ensemble of green and grey, the frock of pale reseda green silk faille was worn under a Doucet model coat in a darker shade of green duveteen, with collar of grey fur, and her chic helmet hat of green felt was caught at one side with a gold ornament.

A quiet but very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday at St David’s Church, Terrace End, Palmerston North, when Miss A. May Nelson, of Knockgoom, County Down, Ireland, was married to Mr. E. Nelson Macaulay, of Bainesse, Palmerston North. The bride, who was given away by Mr. S. Macaulay, wore a model frock of Lido blue French lace with close-fitting hat of bine felt and soft straw. Her bouquet was of blue irises, delphinium, and cyclamen. Her only attendant was Miss Emilie Macaulay, who was attired in beige chenille georgette trimmed with hand-made flowers, and a satin felt hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of roses, dimorpotheca and pink helechrysum. The Rev. J. Bredin was the officiating minister, while the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. W. M. McClelland, of Oamaru. After the ceremony a small reception was held, Mr. and Mrs. S. Macaulay receiving the guests. Mrs. Macaulay wore a model frock of navy blue French crepe de chine with heavy Richelieu embroidery, a fur coat, and navy straw hat When the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon Mrs. E. Nelson Macaulay was wearing an ensemble of wedgwood blue georgette, the coat being trimmed with Nack skunk fur. Her small blue felt hat had tiny pastel squares handstitched into the crown. Their future home will be at Bainesse.

The first general meeting of the Patea Plunket Society since it became a fully established branch was held this. week. Mrs, Roberts (president) was in the chair. Telegrams of congratulation were read from members of the first committee, Mesdaines Grainger, Stronts and Stephenson. The new nurse commences duty shortly, and will make bi-weekly visits to Waverley, which will be n subbranch of Patea, The district of the branch will be from the Manawapou River to Maxwell.

ENGAGEMENTS. Coreen Isobel. Glover, only daughter of Mrs. Bernard Falck, Christchurch, to Douglas W. Neele, of Blackburn, England. Muriel Ngara, only daughter of Mrs. M. H. and late C. H. Staples, of Wellington, to Raymond Walter, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Swanger, of Khandallah, Wellington.

Marjorie Elizabeth (Moi), only daughter of Mrs, and the late Mr. W. J. Leslie, of Wellington, to Herbert Edward, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Knowles, “The Pines,” Vance Street, Shannon. Ngarita Katherine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Partridge, Fendalton, Christchurch, to William Leslie Julius, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Travers, Nelson.

FAREWELL AFTERNOON. A farewell afternoon was given to Mrs. E. M. Cowie on Thursday at Southwell, Hamilton, prior to her departure for Khandallah, where Archdeacon Cowie will succeed Canon Stent as vicar. Many old friends and parishioners were present The guests were received by Mrs. 11. G. Sergei, Mrs. E. M. Cowie and Mrs. E. B. Heywood. The rooms at Southwell were artistically arranged and looked very attractive with golden jonquils and fragrant daphne. A dainty afternoon tea was served by a bevy of young girls. Songs were sung by Mrs. C. O. Bennett and instrumental trios were played by Miss N. Valder (pianist), Miss I. Leak (violin), Miss Helen Heywood (’cello). Mrs. Cowie was presented by Mrs. Heywood with a handsome fur coat, silver tray, and purse of sovereigns. Archdeacon Cowie thanked those present for their gifts and kind thoughts expressed towards Mrs. Cowie. Those present included Mesdames H. G. Sergei, E. M. Cowie, E. B. Heywood, H. S. Hawkins, R. Seddon, F. B. Jolly, G. Valder, Clayton-Greene, A. W. Dard, S. Simmons, W. H. Hume, F. Houlden, V. Sanson, A. L. Yule, P. E. Stevens, W. G. Pountney, A. S. Brewis, H. Greenslade, A. Rogers, E. V. Stace, D. Hay, W. Indhope, J. D. Smith, I. Snell, A. R. Clark, A. English, C. O. Bennett, Swears, A. H. Tompkins, E. J. Mears, F. Gruar, T. B. Insoll, E. H. O’Meara, G. A. Hurdwood, Garland, A. J. Wyatt, R. L. Connelly, J. McKinnon, Eben. Wilson, Chepmell, H. Valder, I E. H. Curling, W. Peterson, V. Gruar, Harrowell, J. H. Hammond, E. T. Rogers, A. E. Manning, L. Swales, A. Murray, J. W. Warren, G. Reid, B. Whyte, T. Folden, Strieff, D. McNicol,’ O’Callaghan, P. R. Hazard, G. R. Barnett, M. Coventry, C. Norris, M. Quick, Hubert Hammond, H. J. Ferguson, W. McNicol, G. K. Sinclair, 11. Innes-Jones, Montgomery, F. Hall, G. P. Rogers, Misses K. Cowie, V. Sergei, H. Cowie, M. Cowie, E. Norris, J. Thompson, G. Hammond, E. Necker, Searancke, Stevens, E. Simmons, M. Roche, H. Heywood, 0. Hunter, D. Yule, B. Hunter, Harrowell, M. Senrancke, E. Jolly, B. Humphreys, I. Leak, L. Valder, Chepmell, N. Valder, Wyllie, F. ClaytonGreene, Gray and E. Ward.

Miss H. Bell, of Hastings, is spending a short time in Palmerston North, on her way to Taihape, where she will attend the wedding of her sister to Mr. W. Mbachan, of Wanganui.

In Wellington neighbours judge each other by the colour of their washing. Be careful, therefore, to use No Rubbing Laundry Help, and earn your neighbours’ commendation. Large packets 1/-. Wellington grocers.—-Advt.

SOCIAL AFTERNOON. The social committee of the EnglishSpeaking Union held an afternoon tea yesterday in the hall of the Dominion Farmers’ Institute. The gathering was well attended, there being between 40 r and 50 ladies present. Bright yellow narcissi! decorated the tables, and tea was served buffet fashion during the afternoon.

Mrs. Bennie, chairman of the social committee, welcomed the guests, and especially mentioned the Mayoress (Mrs. Troup), and Mrs. J. G. Coates, both of whom took an interest in the union. Later, Mr. Leigh Hunt (chairman of the executive) spoke on the objects of the union, pointing out that by fostering the friendship between the United States of America and Great Britain the union was doing something towards the peace of the world. If these two great nations would act together they could police the world, which would mean ultimately releasing huge sums which now had to be spent on armaments. There were many instances shewing that these two countries thought alike, their laws and literature were alike, and moreover, much might be hoped from President Hoover, who had a great liking for English people. Mr. Hunt reminded his hearers that the Kellogg Pact emanated from America and was already beginning to show its usefulness. He spoke of the social benefits accruing from membership of the union. Members going abroad were looked after by the union, and the union should encourage tourists in New Zealand, for the meeting with them had a broadening effect. He urged all those who had not already done so to join the union.

During the afternoon Miss Marjorie Bennie sang, Mrs. George Castles recited, and Mrs. Bauchop played. Mr. Leigh Hunt spoke of the departure of Miss Kenrick, who had been secretary for the union for the past year, and Mrs. Bennie, on behalf of the social committee, presented her with a handbag. Miss Kenrick thanked the members for their gift, saying she had enjoyed the work very much. Apologies were received from Lady Stout and Mrs. Bernard Wood, who regretted not being able to be present. Among those present were: Lady and Miss Carncross, Mesdqjjies Preston, Carter, Moberley, Porter, J. C. Andersen, I Leigh Hunt, Kenrick (Auckland), Caselberg, Gillon, Pope, Wardell. W. G. Reid, W. R. Davidson, MawsOn, Norman, Corrigan, Ivan Levy, Turner, Coleridge, Farr, Bannister, Norwood, Dickinson, Putnam, Bulkley, Miss Cowles, Miss Barron. * ♦ » DEPARTMENTAL DANCE. The Basin Reserve Pavilion was recently the scene of a private dance held by the staff of the Audit Department The decorations were arranged in tones of orange and lemon, with masses of foliage and spring flowers forming an artistic ' background for the, many pretty frocks. The success of the dance was largely due to the efforts of an energetic committee consisting of Misses Alexander, Dunne, and Nash, and Messrs. Marvon-Joseph, Payne, and Turner. During the evening an exhibition of the tile trot find quickstep was given by Miss Elston and Mr. Moore,. Among the many present were Mesdames R. M. Sunly, W. D. Edmonds, W. O. Cummins, G. L. Taylor, F. Nash, M. G. Cooper. M. D. Cooke. F. E. Kelly, F. V. Howell, A. Innes-Murray, ' Andrews, Binning, and the Misses Foully, Turner, McKenzie, Hodges, Sawyer, Fiske, Lowry, Fitzgibbon. Claridge. Smith. Bryce, Campbell, Manning, and Greenbank.

OBITUARY. There passed away yesterday at Wellington Mrs. Emma S. Tanner. Mrs. Tanner was born in Sheerness, England, in 1840. She settled in Wellington 35 years ago, and had resided here up to the time of her death. She leaves four sons—Mr. Frank Tanner, of London; Mr. Henry Tanner, of Buenos Aires; and Messrs. Edwin and Victor, of Messrs. Tanner Bros., Ltd., Wellington. She leaves also 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Tanner was loved by all with whom she came in contact Mrs. Makareta Robinson, who died at her home, Little River, last Friday, was the wife of the late George Robinson. Born in 1863 at Mahia, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, she was the daughter of the late Mr. John Morrell, who held the rank of sergeant in the militia. When the deceased was fifteen years of age she, with her brother, Mr. Joe Morrell, settled on land at Manukatahi, Akaroa, where she married, and settled in Little River, where she had lived ever since (says the Christchurch "Press"). She and her late husband, who predeceased her by twenty years, were well known, not only in Akaroa Peninsula, but throughout Canterbury. The late Mrs. Robinson, who was a kindly and motherly woman, was well liked by both Maori and pakeha. She brought up a family of three sons and five daughters. The funeral took place at the Maori cemetery, Little River, on Tuesday, when a large and representative gathering of friends paid a last tribute tn an esteemed resident. A big tiingi was held, at which Natives from all parts of New Zealand were present.

Miss Mimi Slack, of Taihape, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 11. R. Cooper, of Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North.

Latent Beauty.—Beauty cares for itself, they say. At the Rolleston Parlors we bring out latent charm by means of the artistic use of scientific methods applied by only qualified operators under the personal supervision of Miss McKeowen. — Mrs. Rolleston, Ltd., Hair, Skin, and Permanent Waving Specialists, 250 Lambton Quay, ’phone 42—227, Wellington.—Advt.

A new shipment of altogether delightful furnishing material has Just been received by the "Wayside Studio,” 113, Molesworth Street, including rich furnishing tapestries In silk and wool, beautiful and novel Hangings and Furnishing Silks, new furnishing Damasks and Velour Velvet, also a charming selection of Chinese hand-made rugs that are worthy of inspection. There is also on exhibition a very attractive range of hand-woven Irish Linen in many delightful shades, both plain and embroidered for table and I bed use. A special portion of the Molesworth Street Studio, with its oldworld style, has been set aside for this collection. Also there are exquisite examples of Jacobean, Elizabe .an. Queen Anne, and Tudor Furniture, all copies of rare pieces, famous in English homes. The selection includes the much-sought-for fireside chairs, uncommon and useful tables, antique clocks, handsome sideboards, and mai.y other desirable articles. Patron visiting will find much here to charm and Interest them, not only in beautiful and rare furniture, but delightful furnishing materials of all descriptions.—Advt.

WELLINGTON NURSING DIVISION, The Wellington Nursing Division met ou Monday, when the honorary surgeon, Dr. Palmer, conducted the annual reexamination. There was a good attendance of members, and the doctor expressed the pleasure it gave him to see such excellent work both in first aid and home nursing, which reflected great credit on the superintendent. A light sbpper was handed round after the evening work.

Members of the division assisted with the street collections for the Free Ambulance and the Mayor’s earthquake relief fund. A collecting list was also sent to the division for the relief fund, members and friends responding liberally. A substantial sum was handed in. The first aid stall at the Winter Show was staffed by members for a period, and 25 cases, two rather severe, were attended, and two donations were left by grateful patients. • ♦ * CHILTON HOUSE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION. At a largely attended meeting of parents of pupils attending the Chilton House School it was unanimously resolved to form a Parents’ Association. A subcommittee was appointed consisting of Mrs. A. A. Crammond, Mrs. W. S. Murray, Mrs. Briton P. Smieh, and Messrs. W. J. Ferkins. J. H. McL’Roy, W. S. D. Best, H. B. Burdekin, and G. L. Clark, secretary pro. tem. The committee was instructed to prepare a draft of the Home and School Associations' rules, and to make recommendations for submission to a further meeting of parents. This . meeting, which was held on Thursday, I was well attended. The chairman, Mr. J. K. Edie, briefly outlined the objects of the proposed association and the advantages to parents, pupils and the school staff of having an organised body of well-wishers behind the school. The following officers were elected: — President, Mr. W. J. Ferkins; vice-pre-sident, Mr. W. S. D. Best; secretary, Mr. G. L. Clark; treasurer, Mrs. Briton P. Smith; auditor, Mr. H. B. Burdekin; executive committee. Mrs. Briton P. Smith, Mrs. Caughley, Mrs. A. A. Crammond, Mrs. W. S. Murray, Mrs. E. H. Pond, Mrs. W. J. Ferkins, Mrs. W. A. Chote, Mrs. H. E. H. GUI, Mrs. L. Evans, Mrs. Gronbech, Messrs. J. K. Edie, F. H. Gifford, E. C. Magee, Al W. Brayshaw, T. J. Crothers, and Boland. The chairman explained that committee elections of those absent from the meeting were subject to the consent of those concerned. Considerable discussion ensued on the various clauses in the proposed rules and numerous amendments were made. The committee of the association meet at the Chilton House Schoolroom, 255 the Terrace, on Monday evening, to decide upon active measures for furthering the best interests of the school. A hearty vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.

A dance and card evening was held in aid of the Castlecliff Golf Club funds at the Union Boat Sheds, Wanganui, on Thursday night. The hostesses were Mesdames C. Smith and R. Cook. The supper tables were decorated with spring blossoms and the club’s colours of gold and blue. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins, Captain and Mrs. Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. Kitto, Mr. and Mrs. S. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. Wagstaff. Mr. and Mrs. Totty, Mr. and Mrs. Braid, Mrs. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Clapcott (Bulls), Price (Bulls), Mr. and Mrs. Kileen, Mesdames Godfrey, A. E. Savage. G. Short, New, E. Parker, Jones, and Misses Quartermain, Weir, M. Healey, C. Doyle, N. Jameson, Kennedy, Pitts, H. Crjsell, L. Price, Pye (Palmerston North), Lunn (Bulls), P. Cocks, Podjursky, I. Potts, Price, and H. Gerry.

PROVINCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. Cocker, of Eltham, was a visitor to Wanganui during the week. Miss Ashwell, who has been visiting Wanganui, has returned to Masterton. Mrs. M. Martin, of Masterton, ia spending a holiday in Auckland. The Wanganui branch of the Orange Lodge held a delightful evening on Thursday when old-time dances and songs brought back memories to the older people present of old days, the barn dance and polka being quite a revelation to the younger generation. The Victoria League Rooms were crowded, and the gathering was the most popular held in Wanganui for many a day. The card prizes were won by Mesdames Rose, Green, Lindsay and Messrs. Mclvor, Ross and Dickson. Messrs. Thomson and McFarlane, attired in their kilts, played the welcome on the pipes, and Mr. C. Symons acted as M.C. The items by the following artists were much enjoyed: Mesdames Partridge, sen., and S. Wills (songs); Misses E. McNaught (recitations) ; M. Thompson (Spanish and Highland dances); Mr. Robertson (songs). Mrs. Stuart Cunningham played the accompaniments. ■ St. Paul’s Hall, Wanganui, was bright with wattle and spring flowers on Thursday afternoon, when an "afternoon” organised by Mrs. W. L. Young, was held in aid of the Gonville Croquet Club funds. There were about 100 present, and the funds benefited to the extent of £8 10s. Afternoon tea was provided by the members, and abl- dispensed by Mrs. F. WebbJones. An excellent programme had been arranged by Mrs. W. Hutchens, who accompanied many of the performers, among whom were: Mesdames J. Wright. Glover, G. Reid, Misses R. Turvey. E. Warnock, J. Brennan, M. Thomson, Potter (2), P. Taylor, Mr. Robertson, and Masters D. and B. Hutchens and W. Newton. The Mothers’ League (Palmerston North) held a homecraft afternoon in the St. Andrew’s Memorial Hall » on Thursday. The president (Mrs. G. G. Hancox) was congratulated upon the inauguration of the scheme, which was an undoubted success. Various delicacies were displayed, in addition to many useful and novel articles. Those responsible for the displays were Mrs. Walker and helpers (breakfast), Mrs. Taylor and helpers (dinner), Mrs. Henderson and helpers (tea), Mrs. Bary (cleaning and household hints), Mesdames Campbell, Ferguson and Lattimore (sewing), Miss McLagan (first aid). The hostesses were Mesdames Millar, Collins, Ballinger, Rutledge, Walker, and Miss Flood. Fragrant bowls of spring flowers and almond blossom decorated the room, and a dainty afternoon tea was served. Miss McLagan gave an instructive short talk on first aid. while Mrs. J. Black told a “bedtime” story for the young folk. Mrs. T. R. Moore called a hearty vote of thanks to all who had worked so hard to make the afternoon such a success, and congratulated the Mothers’ League upon its planning of such an original afternoon. MADAME MENERE IN NEW PLYMOUTH. Madame Menere and Co., Ltd., are at present holding their exhibition of beautiful Russian and Canadian furs in the Workers’ Social Hall, New Plymouth, and Taranaki, ladies should make a special endeavour to see them. This is without doubt the finest and largest collection of high-grade furs ever* seen in New Zealand, and all are being sold under wholesale prices.— Advt

Additional Provincial Social Items will be found on page 6.