TOPICS FOR WOMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 69, 18 September 1936, Page 15

TOPICS FOR WOMEN

PERSONAL NOTES

. Mrs. Charles Pharazyn returned to Nelson yesterday, arid.will take up her residence.there for some.time. Mrs. Chisholm Whitney, Remuera, left Auckland by the Awatea today for Sydney. Miss Standidgc, Hastings, is visiting Wellington and is staying with her sister, Mrs. G..P. H.'Davidson, Rawhiti Terrace, .

• Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Haggitt,, Pirie Street, will leave oh Tuesday night for Auckland; where they' will reside, in future.

Mrs.. Cory-Wright, .Wellington, who has been-visiting her. mother, Mrs. K. MacLenhan, Remuera, Auckland, has returned '.-.south. ■•

' Miss Nola 'Kelly, Karori, who has been visiting Mount Cook and Christchurch, returned home this morning. "" Mrs. R. P.Rowling arid her son, Mr. F.. Motueka, who have been visiting Wellington, are at present the guests of, Mrs. Rowling's sister, Mrs. 1 G.H. Jensen,'Adkautere'. ; ; ■Mrs. Christmas-Harvey has returned to Wellington from a visit to Hawke's Bay, where she has been lecturing and broadcasting on the subject of treatment and kindness to animals. ;

'''''Mi'ss'' , returned to Timaru from '•'a'-visit' to Wellington.. Miss Eva Card,- v who "has been visiting Wellington,.' has 'returned;', to Featherston. .-•..'

, Miss M.: Vernon, Auckland; arrived in Wellington yesterday morning. Mrs. JKMurchispn, Lake- Coleridge, is .a guest at Hotel; 'Miss Lurline Fleming/ the winner of the radio-contest arranged, by the Amalgamated" Wireless ■ of .Australia, out of a thousand contestants, arrived 'in Auckland by. the Niagaras on;her way to America.; Miss Fleming has a soprano voice'.and;-is only 22. As "Pam" of the children's" hour in Sydney, Miss Fleming: is well known to children in both • Australia and New Zealand, and said that she received a great number of'letters from young people in New Zealand., Mrs. Noel Laver, Cashmere, Christchurch, is visiting Wellington. Mrs. 13. D. Good, Mrs. Hay Mackenzie, Miss E. Black, Mrs. J. K. Preston, and Mr.: J. W. Black, delegates from the English-speaking Union, .left Wellington.. yesterday to visit the newly-formed branch at Hastings. Mrs. F. JN. Wilson, Auckland, is- staying at the Hotel St. George. "Miss A. Ambridge (Cliristchurch) and Mrs. H. Cuming (Wanganui) are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs. M. Bolwell and Miss J. Kingsley, Dunedin, are staying at the Empire Hotel.

Mr. Leon de Mauny and Madame Evelyn de Mauny and Mr. Claude Tanner left Wellington today for Masterton, where they are giving two chamber music recitals.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

ST. MARK'S CHURCH SCHOOL

St. Mark's Church School for many years past has adopted the charming custom of holding a "birthday party." This year's celebration took place on Thursday. 3b'e agsemblyfhaH was well | filifedsby sbe, children, sheir parents, and fiends, and among the;visitors in the* a&errttforf were" Bishop Holland and Mrs. Holland, and also Bishop Sprott and Mrs.- Sprott. A short programme was contributed by the present pupils, including some items by the infant percussion band under the baton of two diminutive Afternoon, tea was served£ ; an,f tfte Bishop and Mrs. Hollandvttten tbof the opportunity of making a roun'jt'of the various classrooms in -which,thej| ; were greatly Interested. The celebration was continued in the evening when an excellent concert programme was given by former pupils. A. number, of birthday cakes and other gifts were The school has completed its nineteenth year and its roll -now covers two generations—one of .the present pupils being the child of a former one. NAVAL BALL WELCOME TO AUCKLAND "Brilliant decorations were a feature of the delightful ball given by the "Auckland Navy League to welcome Captain; L. <».; Glennie and his officers of H.M.S. Achilles to New Zealand.

"■"- The'ball was held at the Town Hall The.Jarge number of guests were re-! ceived by "Mr. C. H. T. Palmer (president) and Mrs. Palmer, the latter wear- J Ing a handsome gown of black romaine threaded with gold. I The naval note was accentuated by I the names of the various New Zealand warships being placed over each of the alcoves at the sides of the- hall. A light canopy effect was given- by ropes of bush : foliage radiating from the central electrolier to the front of the gallery, in which were tiny golden lights embedded in the foliage, throwing soft lights on the dancers below. The front of the gallery was draped with foliage and hanging baskets of fern and ly.copodium, making a dainty .foil to, the colourful flags which screened the sides of the hall. The stage was arranged with very charming "effect, /as it had. been banked at the; back with ■ bamboo, palms, and ornamental shrubs, and the foreground was carpeted in green. Then, in fron,t again,, was a border ; of lachanalia, primulas, and begonias, giving the effect of' a well-chosen and kept border in an attractive-garden. - Over all was a Union, Jack, which was. kept waving j gently by'* an artificial breeze. "\ The 'auppeitroom -wasi equally artisarranged,; there were clusters of ,arum- lilies .and foliage in" > thp window recesses, and the pillars were wreathed to- greenery. -On the tables were.low bowl*, and graceful vases of marigolds and'lceland; poppies, while "guinea*joldT' nasturtiums were in trails' along the; tables, the general effect being charming. All the lights were in golden shades, and with' the flags, coloured froCksi and handsome uniforms, the scene was one of delightful gaietys

WEDDING AT OTAKI AYEES—MORGAN. A quiet' wedding toojef place at All Saints' Church, Otaki, on Tuesday, when Mr. Ron Ayres, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Ayres, of Moxham Avenue, Wellington, was married to Miss Myra Isabelle Morgan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morgan, of Otaki. Mr. Frank Eates was best man arid Mrs. Roy Jury was matron of honour. The bride was charmingly dressed in a fawn ensemble and carried a bouquet of freesias and violets. Mrs. Jury wore a navy blue ensemble. A reception was afterwards held at Hotel Jubilee, Mrs. Morgan, wearing a dove-grey ensemble, receiving the guests.

NELSON NEWS

(From "The Post's" Represenrative.) .■ NELSON, September 17.

Miss J. Stewart, principal of the Girls' College, has returned from Auckland. Dr. Helen Deem, who has been staying wit.li her parents. Professor and Mrs. Eastcrfleld,' left Nelson at the beginning of .the week for Hamilton, where she will make her home. Dr. Deem.', is taking up the position of Health Officer, for the Waikato district, and as such'will be specially concerned with the health of the Maori women a,nd children. Mrs. Lionel Mackay, Motueka, left last week for Havelock North.

A .very pleasant hour, from five to six o'clock, ivas spent in the balcony lounge of the Commercial Hotel, when Mrs. N. V. Wotton entertained some of .her friends before leaving by.boat for Wellington. : , ■ ".The matron and nursing staff of the public hospital,, were hostesses on Wednesday, at a: .very enjoyable afternoon held in the Nurses' Home, Frank-lyn'Streeti-.the object of which .was. to raise funds for the purchase of a radio

set if or the new Nurses': Home. The tea tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and the attractive room, with its dark panelling, looked very charming, and the nurses wore their uniforms and red and blue capes. Thp guests were entertained at tea, and .with a .variety of competitions, and'little persuasion was needed to induce them to' buy. freely of the flowers, and the delicious home-made sweets and cakes/which had been made by the staff. Beautiful handmade work, made by the patients, was on exhibition.

A very interesting evening was spent on Wednesday at the Suter-Art Gallery, when Mr. R. J. Waghorn gave a short' illustrated lecture on "Water Colour 1 Painting." Many of the artists, who,are v exh'ibiting in the Rota Exhibition, were present; but the speaker's remarks were npttoo technical, and were both instructive and interesting even to the layman, and a most enjoyable hour. .was.spent jrhe speaker .was introduced by the president of the Suter Art Society, Dr. H. E. A. Washbourn.

PLEASURABLE EVENT

REPERTORY ARTS BALL

One of the features of the Repertory Arts ball, which will be held in the Tpwn Hall on Friday, October 9, will be the "GPlden. Ballet," which Miss Estelle Beere is arranging. Twelve of Wellington's'"younger set" will be taking part'in this number, which gives promise of being more than usually colourful and spectacular. Among the performers iWill be Lady Patricia .Stanhope and the Misses Ngaire Hortoh,, Meryle Daniells, Ruth Skerman, Jonet Wilkie, Eila Chapman, Patricia Marshall Wilmot Horton, Patricia McNamara, Patricia Reade, Sheila Coates, and Claire Mack. The I accompaniment to this number will be played by-the new Hungarian Dance | Band, which will feature also, and will play several numbers on the programme. In addition there will be another dance orchestra, so that the dancers will tie well catered for. Other features; : ■■ Will ,: be ; the spectacular pageant of carnival, the competition "for. sets, of '.characters,, the grand parade, and the living poster competition, ;in which the leading business houses/will be represented. It should be a pleasant gathering,;;

KING CHRISTIAN'S NIECE The fornjal engagement between the Danish Princess Alexandrine Louise and the German Count Luitpold zu Castell Castell was announced on August 24 by special permission- of King Christian (states a correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph"). The engagement has come as a surprise to the, Danish public and even to the parents of the young Princess. Her father, Prince Harald, brother of King Christian, said, "It was a surprise to all of us." The young people met for the first time in Berlin during the Olympic Games. They spent nearly every day together, and before the Princess left Berlin the Count had proposed and been accepted. The Princess, who is 21, is the youngest of three daughters of Prince Harald and Princess Helena. Her fiance, who is 32, belongs to an old noble family in Germany. He is a law student and lives in Munich.

BROOKLYN PARTIES FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS The euchre party held weekly by the Brooklyn Returned Soldiers' Association in the Club Social Hall was very well attended this week. The chairman remarked upon the efforts of the committee t'o make these card evenings as attractive as possible. As the need of funds for the relieving of distress among the returned, soldiers of the district was as great as ever the committee-was very pleased with the success attained so far this season, the card parties, together with other social activities, having kept the auxiliary's finances just ahead of the expenditure.

The prize-winners were Mrs. Knapp and Mr. Hdare, the consolation prize being given to Miss Moxham and Mr. Hastings. . ',-..' The auxiliary's: Ladies' Club also held a very successful bridge afternoon, the clubroom being filled with people. This club caters for the wives of returned soldiers, and great success has attended its efforts ever since its inception. The convener, Mrs. B. E.

Wright, reminded the members of a bridge afternoon to be held shortly, and of the forthcoming social afternoon. She stated that a proposal had been made to hold a jumble, sale very shortly, and she asked everyone to save useful articles until definite arrangements had been made. A very fine Indian-worked 100-year calendar, donated by Mrs. Burgess, was given as first prize for the best score. The principal prize-winners were. Mrs. Eberhardt (first), Mrs. Wier (consolation), and Mrs. Newton (booby). Among other players' were Mesdames Metcalfe, Fowler, Good, Gardiner, Morris, H. R. Wright, Tracey, Pearson, Danton, Radford, Bircham, Burgess, McDonald, Makin, B. E. Wright, Anderson, Elias, Norton, Quigley, Hansen, Tucker,, and the Misses Naylor, Miller, Taylor, and Tucker.

"CRADLE ROLL" PARTY The president of the Wellington .branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union welcomed the large number of children who attended the annual cradle roll party held at the W.C.T.U.' rooms to Constable Street. .Songs, recitations, and piano solos were rendered by the children, after which each child, gaily decorated in a paper hat, sat down to a prettily decorated and welHaden table. After full justice had: been ?done to the good things the children enjoyed games led by Sister Winifred, the cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. Mowlem officiating at the piano. Before leaving each child received a balloon and bag of sweets. Members were reminded of the evening' meeting in connection with the district convention which is being held in Wellington next Week. Sister Winifred and Mrs. Mowlem were elected as, delegates. A happy afternoon closed by Mrs. Murray pronouncing the Benediction. \

For cleaning tin utensils, such as pails, cans, etc., which have become stained and dirty, turpentine applied I before : cleaning will quickly remove all dirt arid grease.

HERE AND THERE E.O.W. Circle. A delightful evening was spent by the E.O.W. Circle, Pioneer Club, recently, when many - members and friends attended to hear an interesting talk by Miss Irvine-Smith on "The World Today." Miss Woodhduse (president), on the conclusion of Miss Irvine-Smith's address, moved an appreciative vote of thanks, which was cordially given. General discussion and conversation followed, and a delicious supper concluded an enjoyable function. No Love Affairs. A charming and' beautiful dancer, Senorita Ruanova,: of Argentina, is stated to have made.up her mind that her career as a dancer is of far more importance than any love affairs. She is described as slender, olive-skinned, black-eyed, and fascinating, in fact as one of the beautiful girls of the world —and only 22 years of age. Offers of marriage, titles, honours, wealth, all have been placed at her feet, and now her mother (her constant companion) has directions to turn down all offers of marriage for her daughter. The lady herself refuses all invitations to dinners, suppers, and, parties. "I shall never marry," she stated to an interviewer. "I ask for nothing more from life than the pleasure I get from dancing, and the sympathy and under-j standing I get from my audiences. Marriage ..and dancing, in fact, do not go together, and I am first of all a dancer." And that was that—nothing more to be said, but the idea came to the interviewer, that. the time for dancing comes to an end —and then what? It is stated that Ruanova has a permanent life engagement to dance at the Teatro Colon, but she was granted leave of absence to appear in ballets at the Monte Carlo in London, so the English people have had the" privilege of seeing this marvellous dancer. Kitchen Tea.

An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Tustin, Hataitai, when a "kitchen tea" was given by Mrs. David Gibson to Miss Grace Holswick, who is to be married this month. The prospective bride, received many nice and useful presents. Games were played and a very h3ppy evening was spent.

"Younger Set" Club. When members of the "Younger Set" Club and. their friends met at the clubroom, Lambton Quay, on Wednesday they found that original entertainment had been provided for them once more in a "variety- evening." Short sketches, musical items, and dances all found an appreciative audience. One item, "Opium Den," arranged by Mr. H. A. Dauy, was a clever piece of stagework, those taking part being Miss Pauline Crawford (who gave an Oriental dance) and Mr. John Holmwood. Piano solos were given by Mr. Maurice Solomon. Supper and,dancing were enjoyed at the conclusion of the programme.

A New Branch. For a considerable time it has been the wish of a number of the leaders of the English-speaking Union that new branches of this useful'and well-known association should be formed in other parts of the Dominion. The E.S.U.' has stood the test of time,, and has steadily gathered, strength. Those who are interested in its work will be glad to hear that a number of its officials left yesterday for Hastings, where a Hast-ings-Napier branch will be inaugurated. A very pleasant programme of entertainment has been made by the residents for the pleasure of the visitors. Great interest is being displayed in Hawke's Bay, and the Wellington officials are very hopeful that "a; strdng : branch will be formed there.. A Prophecy.

~ln speaking at the opening of the L'evin Memorial Home tea party on Wednesday Lady" Elliott expressed the following opinion, those present agreeing with her ideas: "It may be that all good works of benevolence will in future come out of State or local taxation, but, believe me, the drying up of the wells of private benevolence will not improve the character of individuals." Free Ambulance Dance.

The dance organised by Mrs. C. B. Lempriere and Mrs;'F. S. Ball in aid of the funds of the Wellington District Free Ambulance was held in the social nail at the ambulance station and proved a most enjoyable function. Competitions and novelty dances were conducted, the winners being Miss M. Flint, Miss M. Pemmant, Mr. Caylese, Miss J. Willson, Mr. C. McGregor, Miss Roose, and Mr. Crawford. An exhibt tion of modern dancing was given by Mr. Findlay and Miss Taylor. Plunket Society Branch. A meeting of the coastal towns branch of the Plunket Society was held a$ Mrs. Ryan's residence, Porirua. Mrs. C. Gray presided. The final arrangements were made for the ball on September 25. Nurse Welsh reported, that the following work bad been carried out during the month:—Total visits to homes, 192; total, visits. to rooms, adults 131, babies 109, older children 34; total babies under supervision, 145; older children, 21; new babies'for the month, 11. Australia's Natives.

Australia's native policy is the subject of much adverse criticism overseas, and the unhappy position of the native women is particularly commented upon, says a writer in "Dawn." Stories of the ill-treatment of lubras and their sufferings under the barbarous tribal marriage laws and of the interference of white men are being largely circulated to the discredit of the Federal Government which chooses to callously ignore repeated appeals made by organisations both at home and abroad working for the alleviation of the lot of this indigenous people. A uniform national policy for the control of all aborigines in Australia is required, but until such time as the Federal Government undertakes this responsibility the various State Governments have a definite obligation towards the natives in their care. When the Western Australian Parliament was opened last month an Aborigines Bill was the first on the list of new measures to be Introduced, and while its place at the head of the list does not guarantee that it will be immediately dealt with it is hoped that it will be brought down early and given careful consideration. The Bill will be an amendment of the Aborigines Act and will be overhauled in such a way as to provide the department with wider and closer administration, with special attention to halfcastes. The Bill will be Introduced in the Legislative Council. Lyceum Party. The sun shone out just In time yesterday afternoon to light up the pleasant rooms of the Lyceum Club for the mannequin parade staged by Miss Kathleen Fuller. The room was crowded with members and friends, and Mrs. Kerr (president of the club) explained the objects of the function, which was to augment the furnishing fund. She said that Miss Fuller, who was a club member, was giving of her best in the same spirit as a member who gave a musical or dramatic performance. The , frocks were'much admired, and it was agreed that they were equal in style, design, and execution to any imported j models. Members were much in-i trigued to find that several of thej mannequins parading were fellow- 1

members, who had been trained in professional deportment by Miss Evelyn Wright, who assisted Miss Fuller in explaining and. demonstrating'. Miss: Laurenson contributed a pianoforte solo and incidental music, and afternoon tea was served, Ewait Hospital Concert. A very enjoyable concert was given at .the Ewart Hospital, by the Working Men's Club Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Frank Chapman. Those who gave much-appreciated items were Messrs. A. Saridholm, Ross Williams,. G. Keen, K. Rigby, and Max. . At the close of a delightful programme Mr. Rigby expressed the thanks of the orchestra to the hospital authorities for their permission to hold the concert for the pleasure of the inmates of the ward. Thanks were also given to the concert party for their delightful entertainment. Two Girls' Successful Effort..... .The Misses Irene Hamel and Joan Langley held a sweets and' book stall at the Owen Street Free Kindergarten recently, and raised £1 Os 6d, which they donated to the fund for the sweet stalls at the forthcoming bazaar. The Mothers' Club expressed thanks to these two young girls who spent much time and effort to ensure the success of their venture. ; Leaving Otaki. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knox, who, after over forty years' residence in Otaki, will leave for the north-at the end of the month, were visited recently by a "surprise" party of friends, who gave them their best wishes. During the evening Mr. Will Griffiths and Mr. "Joe" Cooksley referred in eulogistic terms to both Mr. and . Mrs. Knox, regretting . that the town was to lose such valued residents. They had done much,, he 6aid, for the town in general, and would be greatly missed. • A handsome clock was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Knox, who acknowledged the compliment, saying how much they regretted leaving behind so many kind friends. The singing.of "Auld Lang Syne" concluded a very happy party.

OBITUARY MRS. W. H. SYMES A woman with a wide circle of friends, Mrs. W. H. Symes, died on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Symes, who was born in ; Wellington in 1858/ was a daughter of. Mr. Robert Park, a surveyor and civil engineer, brought out by the New Zealand Company to assist with the laying-out of the city of Wellington. Her mother was. a. sister of the late Hon. Robert Hart, M.L.C., of Wellington, and .of, the late Mr. George Hart, a Canterbury stationholder, states, the Christchurch- "StarSun." Mrs. Symes's father later acquired the Winchmore Station, and. she was educated in Christchurch, first at Mrs. Charles Thomson's school, and later by Miss Lohse. After, her father's death she spent two years in Wellington, and married there in 1878. Her husband, Dr. W. H. Symes, was at| that time a naval surgeon,, apd asristant surgeon to his Royal Highness the i Duke of Edinburgh on his visit to New I Zealand on H.M.S. Galatea. After his marriage, Dr. Symes settled in Christchurch, and was for many years Chief ] Health Officer of Canterbury. He was always interested in the treatment of tropical diseases, and died while doing research in this subject in 1028, in Brisbane.. ~ .', ...

Mrs. Symes, who lived practically all her' married life.;in:;.Chfistchw<:h, will be greatly missed by, bet many friends. She was a'woman with a modern outlook, who always kept abreast of the times, and who .possessed a sympathetic understanding. Always thoughtful for the needs of others, she played ; her, part in charitable organisations of the city, being specially interested in the work of the Red Cross both during:and after the war, and in all work in connection with the Anglican She is survived by her sister,' Mrs. Deans, of Biccartoh Hbiise, her' two sons, Mr. Langford Symes- (Papanui) and Mr. R. C. Symes (Fendalton), and one daughter, Mrs. M. H. Godby, of Fendalton. Her'only brother, Mr. R. G. Park, formerly of Blenheim, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Cumbrae Stewart (Melbourne)' and Mrs. Kinross (Hawke's Bay), predeceased her.

MRS, ALLY H. WILLIAMS. The death occurred at Muritai, Havelock North, on Wednesday morning of Mrs. A. H. Williams .widow of the late Mr. J. H. Williams, and in her passing Hawke's Bay has lost one of the finest types of early settlers and one who throughout her long life was identified with many fine works.in the development,' progress, and well-being of the I district, states, the . "Hawke's Bay Tribune."

The late Mrs. Williams, then Miss Buchanan, came to New Zealand from Scotland with her family about 74 years ago and resided for a few years in Auckland, later in New Plymouth, and then for a few years in Hawke's Bay before her marriage to Mr. Williams, who, in his full and active life, was responsible for much of the fine pioneering work done at Heretauhga. Mr. and Mrs. Williams resided in Waipuna, near Frimley, for a number of years, Mr. Wilbams being manager of the Frimley Estate. Mr. Williams then took up and worked Te Apiti, and he took a deep interest in the farming affairs then and later in this district, being for many years president of the Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Upon his retirement in 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Williams went to reside at Havelock North in one of the first houses to be built on the hills in that district. Mr. Williams predeceased his wife in 1910. The late Mrs. Williams played a prominent part in the social welfare of the district, and was an active supporter of the Plunket Society and other kindred organisations, and she added to her activities by a deep interest in hospital work. For many years she was a member of the board of Royston Hospital.

Up to a short time before her death she attended meetings at which her life experience and sympathetic com-* mon sense were always of value. Her cultured mind and ready wit made her a great favourite w}th old.and young. She has lived a life of service to the [ community. j

OVERSEAS SCHOOLGIRLS ! A party of 120 girls, aged from 15 to 19, from Canadian secondary schools, arrived in London in August (states an exchange). They met 10 girls from France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, and Denmark, who were their guests in England, two from Malta, and six from Northern Ireland. The visit of the Canadian girls was arranged by the Overseas Education League of Canada. DAY AND EVENING WEAR Tunics in floral taffeta, fitting at the waist, and flaring towards the knees, look very attractive for both day and evening wqar when worn over slimfitting frocks.

NGAIO MOTHERS HOUSEHOLD CRAFTS Many and varied were the household, crafts demonstrated at the meeting of the Ngaio branch of the League of Mothers held this week. Miss Hatch, of the McCabe School of Dressmaking, filled a very interesting halfhour in showing how to make the accessories of present-day fashions, 86 well as the method employed in cutting out and fitting patterns. Another, visitor demonstrated the making of wool rugs and another the making of mats from discarded felt hats. Several tempting cakes and preserves were displayed, the recipes being eagerly sought after.. Items by Miss Alice Dick and Mrs. Bacon were very much appreciated. An admission was held, five members being received into league fellowship.

GUILD EVENING PLEASANT SOCIAL TIME The social committee of the Wellington Centre, Local Bodies Officers' Guild, held another of their enjoyable social evenings in the Concert Chamber on Wednesday night, when there Was a satisfactory attendance. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags and bunting;- and large bowls of rhododendrons and wattle adprned the stage. The supper tables were gay with spring flowers, white broom, and greenery. The Mayor (Mr. T/C,. A- Higlop) was present, and Mr. F. Of Malcolm, presi-. dent of the guild, presided. The evening' commenced with orchestral; selections by the Dalton party of instrumentalists, who also provided the jmusic for the dance that followed sup[per. ■■..'■■ s ".■;" | Mr. E. R Norman (Town Clerk) gave a very interesting lecture on "The Duke of Wellington," illustrated with pictures and plans; Miss Una Weller recited "I Dunno"; Miss; Gladys Webb sang "Charmeuse"; Mr. Norman Grenfell sang "Shipmates o' Mine"; and Misses Mackay and O'Connor, in Highland costume, danced a sword dance to inspiriting music by Piper Barclay. On the motion of the Mayor, the lecturer and entertainers were, given a hearty vote of thanks. '" Among others present were Mr. and Mrs. M. Cable, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Marchant, Mr. and Mrs. F. Malcolm, Mr. and Mrs. E. Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Ashforth (Hutt), Mr. and Mrs. At McCune; Messrs. ,H. Godber (secretary of the guild), I. Baty, Booth (Petone). The social committee '.responsible for the success of the function were:— Misses N. Prince, M. C. r Jarnesv and Fitzglbbon; ; Messrs. ;F.-C Malcolm (president), H. D. McGregor, J. Mitchell, J. F. C. Basire, J. G. MacKenzie, E. Kemsley, G. L. Smith, and K. E. Nicholls (secretary).

OTAKI HEALTH CAMP Continued interest in the Otaki Health Camp for Children was manifested at the monthly meeting of the auxiliary when a number of letters and gifts were received. Mrs. E. R. Myers presided, and there was a good attendance of- members: Mrs. C. Meachen, a former member, was cory dially welcomed back, and Mesdames Bentley and Nash were elected as new members.

The matron of the camp wrote stating that more clothing was required for both boys and; girls and a welcome gift of ZiAtoXM received from, the ladies of Day's Bay (per Mrs. K. Williams), the- proceeds- of a bridge party held for the benefit of the camp. A hearty vote of thanks was given to these ladies* who gave consistent help. Mesdames Pinnock, Burnett, M. H. Millar, and Bentley were thanked for parcels of clothing also. The "shop day" was announced- as taking place on Friday next, the premises at 224 Lambton Quay having been lent for the occasion by Mr. Wiggins. The promoters will be glad of all kinds of saleable gifts in the way of produce, pantry goods, flowers, etc., which may be left at the shop or at St. John Ambulance rooms, Vivian Street.

It was stated that the camp would be in great request during the summer months, and it was hoped that a generous response would be made of gifts, and also that many customers would remember the necessities of the invalid children, and" help the fund substantially.

Bones for soup-making will keep fresh for several days if they are baked for a few minutes in * hot oven, and put aside.-