WOMAN’S WORLD

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 145, 16 March 1931, Page 4

WOMAN’S WORLD

Items of Interest from Near and Far

SOCIAL NOTES Miss Joy Pearson, Wellington, will leave on March 28 for England. Miss Marjorie Ell is visiting her mother at Cranmer Square, Christchurch. Miss Betty Lewis, Wellington, returns on Thursday from a trip to England. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Drummond, Wellington, have been on. a holiday to Christchurch. Mrs. J. Renton Watt, of Wellington, has left on an extended visit to Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Eurby, Rimu Road, Kelburn, will leave in a fortnight to take up residence in Palmerston North. Mr. and Mrs. George Olutten have returned to Rona Bay after visiting Rotorua and Auckland. Mrs. J. Parker was a Wellington visitor to The Hermitage, Mount Cook, during the last week. Miss Audrey Horton, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. Watson, of Hals-well Street; Wellington, has left fob Christchurch. Mr. W. L. Clifford and Miss Aroha Clifford, Christchurch, who have been for a trip to England, will arrive in the Dominion by the Rangitanc next Thursday. Mrs. Spence Clark and Miss Joan Spence Clark, Christchurch, have left for Wellington en route to Sydney and Melbourne. They will continue their trip to England later. Mr. > and Sirs, and Miss Allom are spending some months at Martin Street,. Upper Hutt, awaiting the renovation of their home in Havelock North. At the end of race day people generally feel like dancing, and several jolly small dances were given at Lower Hutt on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Beddall and Miss Eileen Beddall, of Wethersfield, England, who have been on a six months’ visit to New Zealand, were passengers by the Marama on Friday for Sydney, en route to England. Lady C. Young, widow of Commodore Sir Frederick William Young, H.M. salvage adviser, who was director of salvage operations during and after the war, has arrived in Auckland by the Niagara on a holiday visit to New Zealand. _ Lady Young intends to spend some time in the Dominion.

JUNIOR RED CROSS Quake Relief Activities Junior Red Cross members have given proof of active sympathy for victims of the recent earthquake disaster by spontaneous and persevering help. They have not confined their efforts to the raising of funds through their own work; they have wished to achieve something more personal, such as making of clothing, bandages, babies’ rests, toys, toilet requisites, the distributing of supplies, etc. The following are Instances, of what members have done to assist the people in the earthquake area:— Island Bay Infants’ Circle, Wellington: At a special school effort, on behalf of the distressed people of Hawke's Bay, the infant members, of the Junior lied Cross put oji a Red Cross display. Red Cross banners, of which the children were very proud, and a policeman to direct the traffic, heralded the Red Cross song. A dozen tiny nurses in cap and costume attended a cot rasa brought in to the doctor by two ambulance bearers. Between, the tableaux, members came forward and enunciated good health maxims. The sum of £23 was raised by this effort. Terrace Circles, Wellington: Made over 230 bandages* and obtained other medical supplies for refugee dressing stations in Wellington. . St. Anthony's Convent Circle, Pahlatua: Members of this circle sacrificed pocketmoney, realising £l, and collected clothing and toys for the fund. Tokofoa Circle, Putaruru: Sent donation from circle funds. , „ Miramar Central No. 2 Circle, Wellington: Sent donation out of circle funds. Titokl Circle, Whangarel: Held penny concert in aid of children in the earthquake area. Hlnemoa Circle, Eketahuna: Members of this circle cleaned the school in order to earn money for circle funds. Sent £1 of this school-cleaning money to relief fund. Cardiff Circle, Stratford: Collected bottles, sold eggs, vsold vegetables out of Junior Red Cross garden, raising £2/10- for this fund. Westown Circle, New Plymouth. Collected and sent clothing and £4/4/- to Napier. To Roti Circle, Taranaki: Realised £lO for this fund by means of a raffe, sale of eggs, vegetables and clothing. Seatoun Circle, Wellington: As a school, devoted picnic funds to relief fund, and, as a circle, propose helping a school iu the area ns need may arise. Ikawai Circle, Waimate: Collected £lO/17/6 in various ways—straight-out donat'aus. gifts of fruit for sale, concert, etc. Ka'punl Circle, Taranaki: By means of bazaar raised £6. Northland Circle, Wellington: Members mado baby clothes, which they sent ±o Napier. Wellington Girls’ College Circle: Worked with rest Of school to supply £2O, clothing, linen, underwear, soap, facecloths, etc, to fund and various organisations assisting the visitors from Napier and Hastings. Wilford Circle, Pctonc: Sent 20 dozen eggs to Napier and three dozen eggs to Napier patients in the Wellington Hospital. “ N.Z. SINGER ABROAD In Burmah During Riots • Miss Doris Black, daughter of Mr. J. W. Black, of Wellington, returned to Wellington last week after an absence of seven years, spent for the most part in the study of vocalism. After leaving Wellington, Miss Black spent two years at the Melbourne ConServatorium, where she studied voice production under Miss Anne Mulham, a personal friend and pupil of the late Dame Nellie Melba. Later she went to London, and there studied the interpretation of operatic arias under Sir Percy Pitt, then musical director at Covent Garden. Miss Black spent a few months in the home of grand opera, Milan, where she studied under Maestro Picracini. On the way out from Europe Miss Black stopped at Rangoon, where she was the guest of Mrs. Holman Hunt, wife of the chief Government engineer, and a son of the artist, whose “Light of the World” is so well known. Conditions in Burmah were distinctly unquiet during Miss Black’s visit. Thete was a destructive earthquake at Pegu, which was followed by a serious revolution in the Tharrawaddj district. It was during a dance in Rangoon, which Miss Black attended, since known as the “Waterloo Ball,” that the officers of the Buffs present received orders to proceed to the disturbed area. A little later Rangoon itself saw a serious riot between the Burmese and Chinese. En route to Australia Miss Black called at Singapore and Java. It is Miss Black’s intention to give a recital in the Concert Chamber on a date to be fixed next month. Y.W.C.A. MEETING The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Young Women s Christian Association was held at. the association’s rooms last Thursday, when there were present Mesdames Pearson (chair), Morpeth, Mcßae, Pope, Adams, Wright, Mitchell, Gray, ’ Young and Matheson, Misses Veitch, Speedy, Bridgman and Scott.The board placed on record its appreciation of Miss Macdonald’s services as general secretary during the past two years. A bequest under the will of the late Mrs. P. J. Kennedy was gratefully received. The secretary reported that dressmaking and physical culture classes were commencing, and also that a physical culture display had been arranged for April 15. Several members of the Ambulance Brigade had assisted at the brigade dressing station, and others were among those who met the Ruapehu when she arrived with refugees from the Napier earthquake. The Overseas-Club and the Bible Class girls were making garments for the District Nursing Guild. Miss Bridgman, national secretary of the Y.W.C.A., discussed with the board plans for the extension of work among young working girls in the city. She stressed the fact that never was there a time when there was so much need for the Y.W.C.A, to bo active to the limit of its powers in helping girls to build up reserves of strength against, the stress of life. The financial depression was resulting in unemployment or reduced wages'or time of work, and the effect of this was to produce discouragement and anxiety in the minds of girls. Through membership in clubs girls would have opportunity for wholesome recreation, which would build un’and not break down health and moral power. Miss Bridgman is spending two months in the Wellington association nnd hopes to establish this work on a sbund basis. VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL Miss Mary Reid, Melbourne, is the guest of Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey, Wellington. Miss Shand, Dunedin, has left for Wellington, where she will be the guest of her sister, 3\frs. Munro. The Dominion and local executives of the League of Nations Union are giving a reception to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Major and Mrs, Harston, from Geneva, to be held at 8 o'clock this evening at the Lyceum Chib Rooms, 115 Lambton Quay, The Y.W.C.A. each year arranges classes where women and girls for a moderate fee may learn to dressmake and remodel. The classes held last year were successful under the tuition of Mrs. Atkinson, who, with her knowledge of cutting and remodelling, has taught many girls the art of being well-dressed.

GARDEN FETE Graced by Her Excellency ' Saturday was a perfect day for an out-of-doors fete, and the Wellington Free Kindergarten was indeed fortunate in having chosen that date for its party, which was held in the beautiful garden of Mr. and Mrs. Hope Gibbons, at Lyall Bay. Hundreds of visitors spent a very pleasant afternoon strolling among the bright flower beds and along . shady walks, or finding amusement iu the hosts of other ways provided. Afternoon tea was served at small tables upon a lawn from which there was a magnificent view of the sea. The warm weather allowed the wearing of summer frocks, gay floral chiffons and silks making a very attractive picture against the green lawns and trees. ' „ During the afternoon clever displays of club-swinging were given by groups of girls from the Y.W.C.A. and the Y M C.A. under Captain Duffy. 'Her Excellency Lady Bledislie, who was accompanied by Mrs. Bathurst, wore a pale beige lace gown and coatee and wide-brimmed hat of the same shade. Mrs. Bathurst wore an ensemble of ciel blue lace and grey fur and blue k & Mrs. Hope Gibbons wore an anklelength'gown of rose and flame patterned chiffon and a black hat. Miss Paddy Hope Gibbons’s frock was of orange patterned chiffon and her hat was black. Mrs. H. Gibbs, who acted as president in the absence of Mrs, W. N. Davidson, also received guests. Her ensemble was of black silk. Mrs. G. P. H. Davidson wore a black georgette gown. . These in charge of stalls were: —1 lowers: Mrs. Millar, Miss Crawford and Miss Seaton. Fancy: Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Eicbelbaum, Mrs. Heron. Cocoanut shy: Mr. AV. J. Gray. Aunt Sally: Mr. Norman Gibbons. Ice-cream; Kindergarten students. Afternoon tea : Students and directors, organised by' Mrs. Dowsett, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Kilsby and other helpers from Toe H. Parcel lady: Miss M. Hempton. Among those present were: Miss End Wilson (principal of the Kindergarten), Mrs. D. C. Peacocke, Mrs. Norman Gibbons, Mrs. Gower, Lady Myers, Mrs. Maurice' Myers, Sir John and Lady Luke, Dr "Gibbs, Lady Hunter, Mrs. Luke, Dr. Chapman, Mrs. R. A. Wright, Miss A. Kane/ Mrs. Tennant, Mr. and Mrs. J. AV. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Kilsby, Mis. Bennie, Mrs. H. Strange-Mure, Mrs. Adams, Mis. Macarthy Heid, Mr. and Mrs. Matheson, Miss M. Cooper, Mrs. Scott and Miss E. Scott, Mrs. Corkill and Miss J. Corkill, Miss England, Mrs. Longmore, Mrs. T. Gill, Miss D. K. Richmond, Mrs. Lower, Mrs. Johansen, Mrs. T. B. Strong, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Preshaw, Mrs. H.’Johnson, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. W. J. Gray, Mrs. Haire, Mrs. Martin Luckie, Mrs. Morpeth, Mrs. R. Pearson, Mrs. AV. Weston, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Madden, Mrs. IJearmau, Mrs. AV. Hicks, Mrs. A. Crawford, Mr. and Airs. Joseph Sutcliffe, Mrs. Wardell and Miss M. Wardell, Mrs. Meadowcroft, Mrs. McQuarrie, Airs. John Gray, Airs. Alitford, Airs. C. Mitford, Mrs. Buxton and Aliss Buxton, Airs. Hempton, "Aliss Galloway, Airs. Hall, Air. and Mrs. Cowles, Airs. AValter Blundell, Aliss Fagan, Aliss G. Fraser, Aliases N. and D. Waters, Alias J. Robertson, Aliss O. Gilberd, Miss AL Ramsay, Aliss E. Adams, Aliss N. Liardet, Aliss P. Gray, Aliss Al. ijecd, Miss M. Thompson, Aliss Al. Strange-Ature, Aliss Wallace, Aliss Al." Stewart, Aliss D. "Gray, "Aliss Gardcr, Aliss Cresswell, Miss S. Meiklcjohn, Miss J. Williams and Aliss Helyer. The proceeds of the garden party will be divided between the Free Kindergarten and the earthquake fund. COLLEGE CABARET Very Successful Dance Over 350 people enjoyed a successful cabaret dance held in the Wellington College gymnasium on Saturday evening. The dance room was decorated with flags, coloured streamers, large ferns, and other greenery. Au excellent band provided the music. Air. W. Armour, headmaster of the college, and Mrs. Armour, the latter in a sea green frock, trimmed with diamante, greeted the guests. Among the committee responsible for the dance, all of whom contributed toward its success, were Air. Hislop, Air. and Airs. Nelson, Air. Bightoii, Mr. and Airs. L. George, Air. C. George, Air. and Airs. J. P. Griffen, and Air. J. Mackie. A most enjoyable supper was served in the college dining-room, where the tables were artistically decorated by the members of the supper committee. Airs. W. Alexander (convenor of the supper committee) wore a black chiffon frock over coral pink. Other supper committee members, present were Mrs. C. Al. Luke, black georgette frock embroidered iu tangerine beads; Airs. H. Crammond, black floral chiffon; Airs. Dixon, wine georgette frock; Airs. R. Caughley, black georgette; Mrs. Beard, floral pink georgette; Airs. Lomas, deep blue lace; Airs. Forgie, paisley patterned ehiffon; Airs, Briggs, black marocain; Airs. Dolhan. blue crepe de chine; Mrs. C. Black, floral georgette; Mrs. Waters, floral chiffon; Airs. Alorpeth, green marocain. A garden party held in the afternoon was also a great success, and it is expected that the two functions will be the means of raising nearly £2OO toward the ground improvement fund and the earthquake relief fund. WOMEN’S SERVICE GUILD The Women’s Service Guild at its last meeting supported the nominations of Airs. J. Thompson and Airs. J. Henderson as candidates for the Hospital Board and City Council. Satisfaction was expressed at the- interview with the- new Commissioner of Police and his promise of assistance, It was decided to support the National Council by sending a delegate. Regret was expressed at the loss of Dr. Jellett from maternal welfare research work. It was decided to send a deputation to the Alayor in connection with the expenditure of citizens’ collections," and with regard to city and suburban rest rooms. LATE DAME MELBA Relations in Wellington The late Dame Nellie Melba was an aunt of Sir Nesbitt Armstrong, Bart., of Queen’s Drive, Lyall Bay. Dame Nellie married in 1880 Captain Charles Armstrong, now Of Vancouver. He is the youngest son of the first Baronet, the late Sir Andrew Armstrong, Gallen Priory, King’s Co., Ireland. There is one son, Air. Geo. Nesbitt Armstrong, who resides at Coombe Cottage, Australia. ' ~ , , . Aliss Edith Armstrong, only daughter of Sir N. Armstrong, is teaching in the Free Kindergarten at Brooklyn. TENNIS AND DANCE Miss Edna Norwood gave a very enjoyable tennis party, dinner and dance for Aliss Joy Pearson, who is leaving for England shortly, at her residence, Hobson Street, on Saturday. The weather being so lovely, tennis was played all the afternoon, nnd after dinner the young people danced and played games. Among those present were:— Misses Al. Bennie, 11. Smith, J. Porter, R. Thompson, J, Sutherland, J. Zohrab, D. Raw, Air; anti Airs. L. George, Messrs. A. Alilward, C. George, R. Turnbull, T, Simpson, E. Smith, J. Pearson, J. Sutherland and MeConlin.

GAY FROCKS AT RACES

Chiffons Replaced by Heavier Materials

Racing enthusiasts enjoyed most glorious weather on Saturday at the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting. No wind and plenty of sunshine brought out gay frocks from the wardrobes.

The green “velvet pile” lawns, soft to the tread, with their trim flower bedls ablaze, attracted the. attention of everybody. A visitor to New ,Zealand was heard to remark: “One could travel far in the world to find a more beautiful racecourse.” A large weeping elm in full leaf with its umbrella-like branches collected a crowd of “shade seekers,” who watched the totalisator from under, its boughs. Some people lunched in their cars beneath the trees, but a great many took advantage of the club’s luncheon room. It looked more like a summer meeting than an autumn one, although the flimsy chiffons made way for the more sturdy crepe marocains and crepe de chines. Red ip, all its various shades from deepest blood and wine to light tomato and cherry plum was worn. Blaek and white and black alone, suiting both blonde and brunette, was the most popular. Green, from dark dandy to eggshell, caught' the eye; and blue, from darkest midnight to palest Lido. In fact dyes now are so lovely that every colour has about eight shades of its own. The styles of the frpeks varied. Several features, however, marked the new season effects. They were the' high waist, tight-fitting bodice and hipline, the seven-eighth length coat, the long to the ankle formal frock, and the calf-length walking frock. Lipstick and powder .were used sparingly in the bright sunlight, and slight pink sunburn and becoming tiny freckles were allowed to show. Smart tailored suits and ensembles in figured crepe marocain with plain berets looked attractive. Gloves were a feature, long “Laughing Cavalier” gauntlet gloves, red calfskin six-button gloves and gloves to match shoes and handbags. Berets, berettas and bandeaubrimmed bats in velvet, straw and felt were the order of the day. A very smart tailored black flecked cloth coat was noticed. It was worn by a tall handsomely built visitor, and had original looped cuffs, a close-fitting black and white beret, white gardenia buttonhole, and was finished with long black satin high boots. Another noticeable sporting style was in leaf green featherweight tweed tightly belted with a “bonfire” red beretta and handbag. A feature of the day was the New Zealand St. Legcr Stakes, after which Dlrs. G. .W. Forbes, wife of the Prime Minister, placed the coveted “ribbon” of claret with gold fringe round the neck of the winner, Lady Pam. This ceremony took place in the saddling paddock, at which the president, Mr. lan Duncan, and officials" were present. In the absence of Mrs. lan Duncan, wife of the president, Mrs. John Duncan acted as hostess. A large number of guests was invited to the president’s official luncheon, including Captain and Mrs. Vaughan-Hughes, Miss Isobel Gillespy," Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes and Mrs. Forbes, Sir Thomas and Lady Sidey, Sir James Mills, Sir Walter Carncross, Hon. Mr. Ransom, Hon. de la Perrelle, Hon. S. G. Smith and Mrs. Smith, Elon. R. Masters and Mrs. Masters, Hon. A. J. Murdoch and Mrs. Murdoch, Miss Skerrett, Senator Moran, Major-General Young and Mrs. Young, Miss Henry, General Burgess, Mr. H. A. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Watkins, Dr. Grant, Dr. Izard. Among those present were:— Mrs. John Duncan. In deep buttercup and fawn suit, with beret hat of the same tone. Mrs. G. Forbes, wine-coloured lace ensemble, black turned-up hat, and brown stone marten fur. Mrs. Vaughan-Hughes, biscuit marocain costume and hat of the same colour, large stole fur. Miss Isobel Gillespy, pale shrimp pink

frock, grey cloth coat and black turneddown straw hat. Mrs. R. Masters, midnight blue georgette and lace frock, blue hat, and brown furs. . . Miss Forbes, fawn and beige cheque featherweight tweed suit, beige straw hat, fawn fox tie. , , Miss Jessie Forbes, pale chocolate and white polka-dot marocain suit and buff felt hat. Lady Sidey, black embroidered marocain tunic over white black skirt, and large black velvet beretta. Miss Skerrett, beige frock, navy blue coat, and beige straw hat. Mrs. 0. Watkins, black remain ensemble, large drooping black hat. Mrs. S. G. Smith, black cloth tailored suit, black turned-up hat. Mrs. Edward Rlddlford, black crepe remain coat, black hat. Mrs. Vivian Riddiford, beige and black figured suit, large dark red coloured hat. Miss Jocelyn Riddiford, sand coloured crepe de chine suit, large olive green hat. Miss Pamela Riddiford, putty cloth coat with fur collar over mushroom pink and putty frock, large putty hat. Mrs. Ken Duncan, tight-fitting black marocain frock, large black velvet hat, round gun-metal bead choker. Mrs. Eric Riddiford, black cloth seveneighth coat and skirt, lime green hat. Mrs. Beauchamp, orange and black floral marocain frock, black hat. Mrs. Elgar, black marocain suit, drooping black Bangkok hat, large white angora gauntlet gloves. Mrs. H. Rolleston, blue and white figured georgette frock and sport coat, blue straw hat. Mrs. Patrick, blue and beige patterned frock, large blue hat. Mrs. J. B. McEwan, coffee crepe remain costume, coffee coloured felt “offi-the-'brow” hat. large furs. - . . Miss Cara Johnston, green and fawn figured crepe de chine bolero frock, beige straw hat. . Mrs. J. Adams, black marocain frock and coat, large black skunk fur. widebrimmed black straw hat. Miss Margery Adams, navy blue marocain frock and navy hat. brown fur. Mrs. D. Menzies, putty and green ensemble, dark green beret hat. Lady Buckleton, navy blue silk crepe frock and navy hat. Miss Jean Buckleton, palest pink suit, dandy green hat. Mrs. Malcolm Ross, smoke grey striped silk suit, black hat.Mrs. J. M. Griffiths, brown and white flecked coat frock, stone marten fur, brown beret hat. |. Mrs. S. Harcourt, navy blue cloth costume, wine red velvet beret hat. Mrs. Ranklne Brown, navy blue spotted frock, small blue hat. Mrs. Henry Hall, mustard and black patterned georgette frock and coatee, large black rlviera hat. Mrs. A. Young, lime yellow featherweight tweed suit, large black hat., *, Mrs. Beveridge, black moire frock, touches of white, blaek felt hat. Mrs. W. G. Reid, black satin frock and coat, black hat. Mrs, T, Dwan, black with white flecked cloth coat, black and white beret. Miss R. Shaddock, black cloth tailored costume, black beretta. Mrs. Trlngham, dandy green flecked tweed suit, green beret. Mrs. R. J. Murphy, black crepe de chine costume, black beret hat. Miss D. Murphy, cobalt blue cloth suit and beret, white fox fur. Mrs. Sydney Kirkcaldle, black ensemble with white satin blouse, big black hat. Mrs. Allen Hughes, black satin coat grey fox collar and cuffs, black felt hat. Miss S. Brandon, wine pin spot marocain frock, wine hat. Mrs. C. Birch, fawn embroidered romaln frock, fawn coat, and brown beret. Mrs. Knox Gilmer, black marocain ensemble and black hat. , Miss Bray, coffee ( grain brown costume and beret, beige jumper and brown fur tie. Mrs. Redding, brown costume, small brown beret hat. Mrs. C. Richardson, black satin frock, large black hat and brown fur. Miss Pat Clayton, daffodil brown and oyster patterned romaln frock and oyster hat. Miss Millicent Grose, forget-me-not blue chiffon, frock with occasional pink flowers, big blue hat. Mrs. Bayfield, black cloth tailored costume, black hat. Mrs. Fotherlngham, tomato .red romaln suit, tomato hat. Miss Nancy Fotheringham, tight tucked black crepe de chine frock and coatee, wide brimmed hat, large white and black choker. Mrs. C. D. Henry, black and white pinspot marocain ensemble, black and white hat.' Miss Irene Henry, light blue and yellow floral georgette, frock, fawn hat. Mrs. Joseph Parker, navy spotted frock, navy beret hat. Mrs. Elliott, navy blue coat over pale blue frock, navy turned-up hat. Miss Seed, wine-coloured georgette frock and coat, large wine hat. Miss Kennedy, black satin coat and skirt, black hat. Miss M. Seed, navy blue marocain frock and navy hat. Mrs. T. G. Morgan, black and white-pat-terned marocain frock, large red hat. Mrs. B. B. Wood, light beige marocain ensemble, large beige hat. Mrs. J. S. Woodward, brown and beige costume, sable cape and brown beret hat. Mrs. P. Ward, egg-shell green romain high-waisted suit, with plaited embroidery on bodice and elbow sleeves, beige hat.

Mrs. R. Binning, apple green and pinkpatterned silk crepe frock, black hat. Mrs. C. Weston, navy blue cloth ensemble touched with deep primrose, and beret hat to’ match. Mrs. F. Furby, tiny black and white plnspot ensemble, black and white hat. Mrs. C. Mlrams, navy blue coat with royal blue lapels, navy hat Mrs. Wroughton, mushroom frock, black coat and hat. ~ Mrs. Wauchop, wine red cloth ensemble and beret felt wine hat. Mrs. H. Cowling, Marton, floral georgette black coat and hat. Mrs. Frank Taylor, grey and coral crepe de chine ensemble, grey hat. Mrs. B. W. Kane, blaek and white patterned marocain, black velvet “off-the-brow” hat. Mrs. J; McLeod, blue marocain costume, blue straw hat to match. Mrs. H. Steele, dark biscuit crepe romain ensemble, large biscuit hat. Miss Nathan, periwinkle blue .green and primrose floral georgette, dark blue hat. Miss A. Nathan, evening primrose yellow and ivory chiffon frock, large fur and black velvet beretta. • Mrs. John Agar, azure blue marocain ensemble and beret. Miss D. Sicilian, palest saxe blue suit and large fawn bat. Mrs. F. Nathan, patterned white and black silk crepe suit, natural straw hat. Miss Joyce Nathan, black marocain ensemble, white gardenia buttonhole, black beret. Miss Joy Upton, squirrel grey, satin floral frock, black beret hat. Mrs. G. Wilson, mole featherweight tweed suit, blue and mole beret. Mrs. C. Bryce, black tailored costume, polka dot chiffon front, black hat. Mrs. James Findlay, black marocain costume, white and black tunic, small black hat. Miss M. Bennett, dark nut brown spotted lace tweed suit, dark brown felt hat. Mrs. C. Earle, navy crepe romain frock, black stole and crushed velvet beret hat. Miss K. Stocker, black silk moire frock, black beret. 1 1 Miss Frances, pale grey ensemble, grey hat. Mjss H. Hutchinson (England), cherry empire frock, fitting tightly to the figure, large cherry hat with black velvet bow. Mrs. B. Keesing, black cloth costume, black felt hat. Mrs. Dall, navy blue costume, navy hat. Mrs. P. Torstonson, bottle green tweed coat, brown felt hat. Mrs. Alec Young, Miss Isobel Young, Sirs. Fulton, Miss M. Ward. Miss Bettie Hislop, Miss Beryl Earle. Mrs. Hodson, Miss Hall, Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. McVilly, Miss Leslie Nicholas, Mrs. G. A. Chapman, Miss M. Bryce, Misses Isaacs (2), Mrs. R. Fish, Miss C. Sullivan, Mrs. A. Neilson, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. W. H. Ballinger, Mrs. (Captain) Page, Mrs. J. W. ■ Matthews, Miss E. Irwin. Miss E. Sturdy, Mrs. McFarland, Mfs. Allen McLean, Mrs. and Miss McEvedy, Mrs. W. E. Gill, Mrs. Pow, Mrs. Gibson Stott, Miss Lorna Bray, Miss Jessie Elliott, Miss M. Richardson, Miss J. Gill, Mrs. H. Reid, Mrs. G. J. Reid, Mrs, A. Sullivan, Mrs. Blaxall, Mrs. D. Perry, Mrs. H. Rutter, Sirs. M. Chatfield, Mrs. J. Aitken, Mrs. Jefferies, Miss K. Cracroft. ~ Sir Francis Bell, Mr. Harold Johnston, Mr. Guy Johnston, Mr. A. Duncan, Mr. K. Duncan, Lieutenant John Elworthy, R.N., Mr. K. Williams, Mr. A. Harris, M.P., Captain Edkins, Mr. N. McLean, Dr. H. Steele, Dr. J. S. Elliott, Mr. C. Richardson, Mr. R. Reid, Mr. John Agar, Mr. Pat Ward, Mr. James Vogle, Mr. J. McLeod, Mr. A. Young, Mr. R. Shallcrass, Mr. C. Tringham, Dr. Isaacs, Mr. H. Smith, Mr. A. Markman, Mr. A. Armstrong, Mr. Joseph Parker, Mr. Vivian Riddiford, Mr. Eric Riddiford, Mr. C. W. Earle, Dr. C. Henry, Mr. S. Kirkcaldle, Mr. J. M. Griffiths, Mr. W. Waiichop, Mr. H. Stott, Mr. R. Fish, Mr. A. Williams, and Mr. T. Anson. PROVINCIAL ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mills, Auckland, are visiting Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. Field and Mr. and Mrs. T. Barkis are visitors to Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Francis, Masterton, have left for Hunterville. --Miss M. Barton, Duncan Street, Wanganui Fast, is on holiday at Auckland. Miss Taylor has returned to Wanganui after a visit to her brother, the Bev. Basil Taylor, Christchurch. Miss S. Maquire, Feilding, has been the guest of Mrs. Drew, Bannister Street, Masterton. Miss Ethel Daniell, Masterton, is' staying witli her sister, Mrs. D. Parton, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Mrs. Chappell, who has been visiting Masterton, will return to Hastings tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Garnham, of New Plymouth, have returned after an extensive tour of the Continent and Great Britain. ■ Miss L. von Zedlitz, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. Latham, in Wanganui, has returned to Lower Hutt. Mr. and Mrs. Macey, who have been visiting Mrs. H. Macey, Wanganui, have returned to Auckland. Mrs. A. H. Duxfield, president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Wanganui district, is attending the annual conference at Nelson. Miss Sanson, of the Wanganui East branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, is a delegate to the conference in Nelson. Miss Joan Evans (Hawke’s Bay), who is at present the guest of Mrs. C. S. Thomas, Innes Road, Christchurch, will arrive in Wellington to-morrow. . Mrs. J. Farrell, who is leaving Wanganui shortly, was farewelled by St. David’s Ladies’ Guild on Thursday afternoon, and was presented with a handbag. Mrs. M. B. Hirst and Miss Sooburg have returned to Wanganui after visiting Wellington on Friday to attend the morning tea given in honour of Lady Baden-Powell. Miss D. Carter, Oriental Bay, and Mrs. Williams, England, have returned to Wellington from a holiday visit to Mrs. W. Burling, Lansdowne. Mr. and Mrs. G. Daubney, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Atkinson* Wanganui East, have returned to Masterton. Mr. Daubney represented Masterton at the recent Drapers’ Conference in Wanganui. A farewell party to Mrs. H. E. Hart, wife of the newly-appointed Administrator of Western Samoa, was given in the Cosy Tea-rooms, Masterton, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hart and her mother, Mrs. Renall, were presented with posies. MUSICAL SMOKES The musical cigarette-box has been in favour now for some time, but a new variety of it is now on the market, and is proving a popular gift for menfolk. Made of a West Indian wood similar to walnut, the latest kind consists of two boxes, one above the other. When a button is pressed on the upper box folding doors open in • front and trays of cigarettes are revealed. A tune is played to the opening of the doors, and it goes on to its conclusion as the doors slowly and automatically close. .' . Miss F. J. Ross, late of Columba College, Dunedin, has left by the Marama for Sydney. On arrival she will join the Balranald. going by Colombo and Suez. Miss Ross intends to make a lengthy visit to Europe and America. Many ex-Girton and Colomba girls bade her good-bye at the Christchurch railway station. Mr. and Mrs. F. Reid, Wellington, arc in Timaru, and are staying with Mrs. E. Howden, Park Lane.