WOMAN’S WORLD

Evening Star, Issue 18399, 6 October 1923, Page 10

WOMAN’S WORLD

[By VIVA.]

Raports ol social functions will bo welcomed for this column. " Viva n WIl also answer all reasonable questions relating to the home, cookery, domestic economy, and any topic ol interest to her sex. But each letter or report must bear tho writer’s name and address as a guarantee ■of genuineness, and questions that do not pormit of a public reply cannot bo answered. Questions should be coacisely put and the writer's aom di plumo cloarly written.

BOOIAL AND PERSONAL. On Thursday evening last Mr Leslie Harris and tho Misses Harris entertained many friends at a dance held in tho Strand Salon, George street. Ihe whole place was gaily decorated., tho drawing room being tastefully arranged with beautiful flowers and greenery, while multicolored balloons floated about in _ the dancing hall. Downstairs, in the dining room, a most recherche supper bad been set out, the tables being prettily arranged with spring flowers. Mr Harris and Ids daughters received their guests in tho lounge, Miss Hards wearing a beautiful gown of almond green moire, softened with georgette. Miss Joan Harris was in shell-pink silk, with full overdress banded with narrow moiro ribbon. Among -those dancing were noticed Mcsdamcs Batchelor (saxo blue georgette over tissue), Cogan (beaded Mack georgette over silk), Bussell Ritchie (kingfisher blue silk, with overdress of georgette), Acton Adams (black georgette and silver), Oldham (rich Mack silk), Norman Haggitt (oyster brocade and georgette), Leslie Wilson (shot green taffeta silk), Misses Ulrich (black silk with georgette overdress, silver and pearl ornament at waist), Checseman (pink velvet), Stock (old rose draped frock, trimmed with embroidery), Bridgman (blue panne velvet, with floral waistband), Callaway (blue brocade, relieved with silver), Laidlaw (midnight blue georgette over gold tissue), Mollio Burt (lavender .shot taffeta), Peggy Emerson (green velvet), Edmond (white laco with gold), Blomfiekl (black satin with pink rosebuds), Todd (rose pink with gold ombroiderings), Reeves (rose pink velvet), Alalheson (pale pink taffeta silk), E. Haggitt (heliotrope georgette relieved with sash of jade green), Mura Ho id (pink and silver brocade). Doris Ramsay (blue taffeta and lace), Dra Batchelor, 'Rus.rell Ritchie, Messrs Sydney Neill, George Ritchie, Edmond, Siso, Barron, Solomon (2), Carr, Ritchie, Thomas (Auckland), Barnett, Stott (Wellington), Yaliangc, Sinclair, Cogan, Saunders, Campbell, Moss. Stowe, Reid, Gibbs, Reeves, Whitson, Gibbs, Halsted, Hilton, Irvine, Coleman, Haggitt, VaLlange, Barnett, Coleman, Way mouth.

Mrs MTvibbin, son., who has been the guest of Dr and Mrs MTvibbin, returned north on Tuesday. Mrs John Macpherson, who has been visiting in Oamaru, returned home this week.

(Mrs Leslie Wilson gave a delightful tea for Mrs and Miss APFarlane at tho Otago Women’s Club on Tuesday afternoon. Among those present were Mesdames Solomon, H. Guthrie, C. Reid,_ Matheson, Misses Mackerras, Duncan, Webster, W. Hislop. The fortnightly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Dunedin Central Nursing Division was held at headquarters. Octagon, on Monday evening, some thirty members bein' l- present at tho annua.! inspection and re-examination. Miss Stewart (district superintendent), Major Fleming, and Dr Stuart Moore (hon. medical lecturer) wore present. (Members "put up” fractures of tha thigh, jaw, foot, hand, hemorrhages, scalded fingers; applied 1 dressing for poultices and for injured knees, etc. The doctor complimented all present on their work with emcigenc} appliances, and proceeded to point out where an improvement might be effected for the greater comfort of tho patient, and showed how to lesson strain and possible retardation of cure. At the close Miss Dippie (corps superintendent) thanked Dr Moore for his helpful advice, and a.eo took the opportunity to present a warservice modal to Miss A. AI. Mills. On Friday last Mrs Ramsdcn, Mornington. gave a small afternoon tea. for Airs Stock'’ Some, of the guests were Mesdames Stock. le Crcn, Wallis. C. Rattray, Marshall Macdonald, Martin, C. Fimllayson, Misses Stock, Ramsdcn. Miss Ensor gave a most enjoyable bridge party at her flat in tho Mansions, St. Clair, on Monday afternoon. Among those present were Mesdames Isaacs, Hilton, Marshall Macdonald, Lough, APQuecn, Dcnnv, Pascoc, Miss Stringer. Dr and Mrs Undo Ferguson gave a delightful dance on Saturday evening for tho " fast’ year ” students. Dr and Airs Ferguren received their guests in the hall, the latter wearing a lovely frock of gold tissue over black, and diamond ornaments. Others present were Dr and- Airs Stanley Batchelor (black and gold brocade, with a panel of gold tissue at one side), Dr and Airs Fitch ett 'black satin and let), Misses H. Williams (black satin), Leslie. Laidlaw (black crepe de chine), Kathleen Glendining (apricot channelise). Bcnnell (black laco and satin), Pe.gvy Emerson (royal blue satin), Doris Sadd (pale blue panne vobml, made in early Victorian style), Wumio John stone (pink taffeta), Nancy Johnstone (lavender taffeta), MoU : e Burt (black satin and black net), Essie Maloney (pale pink nanne velvet and cream bice), (Bond (pale primrose yellow georgette), Nancy Barr (a debutante, dainty white taffeta), Cheeseman (tomato- red tnflela), Betty Reeves (black satin), Kathleen Spence (black lace frock), (Bonita Brid,genian (black charmouse). Thelma Johnstone (green velvet), Ngaia Smith (royal blue taffeta and lace), Florence Haggitt (pale yellow f.atin and laro overdress), Lornn Dick (tangerine georgette and satin), Dr Stanley Hicks, Messrs Kendrick, Davidson, G-eerin, Alaunsell, Denny-Brown, P. Reid, Minty, Meadow-croft, Stowe, Browne-Johns, Sinclair, Mannsell, Hamilton, Saunders, Ward, Dean.

Mr and Mrs R. B. Tennant held jolly fox-trot party at their home, "Bonvicw,” Bangor terrace, Kcw, cm Saturday, September 22, Supper was served in the drawing room, the table being decorated with lemon silk candle shade- and streamers. The dining room was cleared for dancing, and was decorated with lemon and Who steamers, the study and porch being cosily arranged as sitting-out and rest rooms. Among those present were Air and Airs J. APTndoe, Misses Scott, Meadowcroft, Bellwood, Paven, Lotting, Jolly, Taylor, Harrison, Messrs Stewart, Ramsay, Lipscombs, Grater, Lilly, (Miller, (Penman, M'Queen. The engagement is announced of Air A. J Pul!aii, of Hanmcr Springs, younger fon of Mr and Mrs A. Pullan, _ Scarborough, Sumner, to Sister Llsie Beer, younger daughter of Mrs J. TT. Beer, and sister of Airs D. T. Champtaloup, Elder street, Dunedin. Mrs D. Phillips entertained friends at bridge on Thursday last at her homo in Royal terrace. The players included Mesdames Baruch (Melbourne), Hilton, Scherek, Marshall Macdonald, Brewer, Halsted, and Miss Gilldson. Miss M‘George (Highgato, Roslyn) re turned on Saturday last from the North Island, where she had been enjoying a long holiday. Miss Qnecnio Grant .Wellington) is the guest of Airs A. C. M George (Roslyn). Bridge hostesses during the week include Mesdames Scherok, Hilton, Callaway, M'Kibbin, Lindo Ferguson, and Miss Rattray. The Otago Tennis Chib held its opening on Saturday last, a beautiful day. A delicious afternoon tea was provided by members, and gramophone music was much enjoyed. Among those present were noticed Mr ans Airs Cogan, Mr and Mrs R. Siso, Air and Mrs N. Haggitt, Air and Airs R. Clapporton, Mesdames Jackson, Gallaway, Hislop, Cantrell, F. CTapperton, Al'Kcrrow, Glendining, Brower, Inglis, E. L. Alaoassey, Misses Jackson (2), Glendining, Al'Kerrow, Neil, White, Allen (2), Webster, Bridgeman, Checseman, Harris (2), Edmond, Hislop (2), Ulrich, Stock, Hartman, Johnston, MTntosh (3), Fulton, Macandrew, Hart, Matheson, _ Reid, AUPherson, E. Haggitt, Alessrs Richardson, Black, Alaunsoll, Sinclair, A. H. M'Lean, F. Barron, A. Siso, Laidlaw, Minty, Edmond, Sleigh, I Sim^Brajr -

Mra and Mias MTarlanc (Amuri) motored into town this week, and are staying at Wain’s Hotel. Mrs J. Campbell Gillies, of Auckland, is paying a visit to her brother, Canon Nevill, at 6 Heriot How. WEDDING. STEVENS—PARR. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Wellington, was the scene of a wedding of more than ordinary interest, when Miss Ruth Kathleen Parr, daughter of tho Hon. C. J Parr and Airs Parr, was married to Mr Eric Stevens, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Stevens,' of Palmerston North. It was an evening ceremony, evening dress being much in evidence, among those attending being several Ministers of tho Crown, members of Parliament, and well-known citizens. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very graceful and most uncommon frock of silver tissue, with an overdress of net, tho skirt made very full and banded with palo blue organdie. From the waist of each side fell loops of pink ribbon, while at the neck as a finish was n wide band of net, embroidered with pink and blue beading. Her veil, which was arranged to fall in soft folds as a train, was held in place with a band of silver tissue finished on cither side with a cluster of orange blossoms, Her bouquet was of pink and white blossoms. Two bridesmaids attended the bride—Misses Jean Buckloton (chief) and Marjorie Giesen. Tho former wore a dainty frock of apricot floral organdie mounted on taffeta, the .skirt being banded, and the waist encircled with apricot flowers. Tho gown of tho latter was in the same, stylo, with a taffeta foundation and white organdie overdress patterned in mauve. Both bride-maids wore white cloche hats, trimmed at the back with rosettes of flowers to tone with their frocks, and finished >vith long ends of ribbons. Their bouquets were of autumn foliage, tho flowers toning with their frocks. Two little flower girls—Christine Parr (sister of tho bride) and Sheila Coates—were also of the bridal party. One was in lavender taffeta trimmed with pink, t!ie other in pink taffeta trimmed lavender, both frocks showing very full skirts. Their pretty hair was banded with ribbon to match their frocks, finishing with big bows at the back, and they carried Early Victorian posies. Mr A. C. Parsons was best man, and Mr Keith Andrew groomsman'. After tho ceremony

a reception was held by Mr and Mrs Parr at the Ministerial residence in Molesworth street. The guests on arrival were received by the host and hostess in the drawing room, and passed on to shake hands and offer felicitations to tho young couple, who stood beneath a beautiful floral bell to which colored streamers with silver balloons were attached. The health of the, bride and bridegroom was proposed by Sir Francis 8011, and responded to by tho bridegroom. The Hon. J. G. Coates proposed the health of the bride’s parents, Mr Parr replyhig, and that of the bridegroom’s parents being proposed by Mr G. Nash, M.P., of Palmerston North, Mr St evens responding. Tho health of the bridesmaids was also duly honored. The guests were entertained at a dance and supper. Among the many handsome presents was a beautiful cabinet from members of the Ministry, who also sent presents individually.

JACK—JACKSON. A nuict but pretty wedding took place last Tuesday in the quaint little Anglican Church at Wcstracre, Wanganui, when Miss Ada H. Jackson, younger daughter of Mr .Harney Jackson, of Wanganui, was married to Mr James S. Jack, of Dunedin. Ordy near relatives oi the bride and bridegroom were present. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Isa Alexander, of New Plymouth, as bridesmaid, while Mr Robert vV. Jack, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. After the wedding breakfast, Mr and Mrs Jack left by cai for the south, on routs for Dunedin, where their future homo is to be. STEVENS—PARR. A wedding which attracted more than ordinary interest took place in St. Paul’s Cathedral, Wellington, last week. Miss Ruth Kathleen Parr, daughter oi the lion. G. J. Parr and Mrs Parr, was married to Air Eric Stevens, sou of Mr and Mrs Edward Stevens, of Palmerston North. Among the guests who were iy evening dress wore several Ministers the Crown, members oi Parliament, and ■well-known citizens. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore an_ uncommon and very graceiul frock of silver tissue, with an. overdress of net made very full in tho skirt, and banded with pale blue organdie. Loops of pink ribbon fell from' the waist at each side, and the neck was finished with a wide edging of net embroideied with pink and blue beading. A baud of silver tissue finished with a cluster of orange blossoms at each side held in place the tulle veil, which fell in long toft folds, ami formed the train. A bouquet of shaded pink and white flowers was carried.

The bridesmaids were Aiirs Jean Buckleton (chief) and Miss Marjorie Oicscn. Tlie former wore a nock of apricot, floral organdie, over taffet/is made in early Vic tonan fashion, wit-ii banded skirt and waist circled with apricot flowers. .Miss Gieson’s frock, made similarly, was of while, organdie patterned in inauvo, and worn over a taffetas foundation. Both bridesmaids wore while cloche hats, trimmed at the back with rosettes of flowers to tone with their frocks, and finished with tong cuds of ribbon. Their bouquets were of autumn foliage and flowers to kmo with their frocks. Also in attendance were two little flower girls, Christine Parr (the bride's sister) and Sheila Coates. One was in lavender taffetas, trimmed with pink, and the other in pink taffetas, trimmed with lavender, both frocks being made with very full skirls. Ou their heads were band? of ribbon to match their frocks, finishing with big bows behind. They carried tittle posies. The beat man was Mr A. C. Parsons, and the groomsman Mr Keith Andrews. During the ceremony the bride and bridegroom stood beneath a floral bell. A reception was subsequently held by Mr and Mrs Parr at the Ministerial residence in Molesworth street. The guests us they arrived were received by the host and hostess in the drawing room, and passed on to shake hands with tiro bride and bridegroom, and offer them their good wishes. Hera again they stood beneath a floral bell, to which colored stream-ors with silver balloons were attached. The health of tlip bride t and bridegroom was proposed by Sir Francis Bell, Acting Prime Minister, and was responded to by the bridegroom. The Hon. J. G. Coates proposed that of the bride’s parents, Mr Parr replying, and that of the bridegroom’s parents was proposed by Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., of Palmerston North, Mr Stevens replying. The bridesmaids’ health was also duly honored. The guests were entertained at supper and a dance. Among the many handsome presents was a beautiful cabinet from members of the .Ministry, who also sent presents individually. HOUSEHOLD EEOIPSS. Caramel Mario Mango.—-Mix one tablespoonful and a-half of gelatine with three tablespoonfuls of boiling water. Cook half a cuplui of sugar to a dark brown syrup; add the gelatine, together with three cupfuls of cream, two tablespoonfuls of sugar, a pinch of salt, and ouo teaspoonful of vanilla. Strain into a wet mould, and turn out when linn. Decorate with, stars of whipped cream and preserved ohonn.es.

Planked Chops.—Broil some thick chops cm one side and arrange (hem. crosswise, overhapping each other, on a hot buttered plank. Season with salt, peppej, and melted butter. Cook in the- oven for twenty minutes, basting with hot fat. Decorate with mashed potatoes, canned asparagus tips, and parsley. Return to the oven for a few minutes. Servo at once with brown sauce.

Rico and Macedoine Salad, —Take a ring mould, butter it, and press into it throe cupfuls of hot boiled riro seasoned with three tablcspoonfuls of melted butter, and salt, pepper, and panrika. When cold turn out, and fill with a. macedoine of vegetables with French dressing. Decorate with green peppers. Steamed Eggs.—Butter some small timbale moulds or tiny cups, and sprinkle each with chopped parsley. Next break an egg carefully into each mould. Place these, moulds in a saucepan with boiling water to come halfway up; lay a piece of buttered paper across tho lop, put the lid on tho pan, and let the egga steam until they are. sot. Odt tomatoes into halves, put tllcso on a tin, with a tiny piooo of buttet on each, place them in the oven, and bake them until tender. Place half a tomato on a round of hot battered toast; then slip an egg carefully on the tomato. Arrange the pieces on a hot dish and serve. —Tastv Tinned Foods.—■

Sardines.—With n bunch of cleanwashed radistes, a few slices of beetroot, and a little potato salad, yoTt have a delicious hors-d’oeuvre for lunch or dinner. Salmon.—A good brand of tinned salmon needs only a sorrel or lettuce salad, or peeled and sliced cucumber, covered with vinegar and a little mayonnaise, to make it appetising. ■ Or in five minutes you can make a cream sauce, flavored 1 with, anchovy, in which you only require to heat the salmon, which, of course, should have been flaked and boned in advance. Then, with a few pieces of buttered toast, you have creamed salmon on toast —good for luncheon, dinner, or sup. per. Prawns.—Nothing is more savory than curried prawns. Make a sauce with two teaspoonfuls of curry powder, then add tho butter and salt to taste, and, if you like, a dash of onion juice. When boiling, turn in tho prawns, stir till they are hot, and servo with boiled rice if possible. Asparagus.—Endless dishes can bo made by its aid. Drained and served with a mayonnaise sauce, it is delicious. The liquid can be used as a. base for cream soup. Or heat it in the tin in boiling water before you open it, and serve with melted butler. HINTS. To clean wallpaper, dip a cloth in powdered whiting and rub the paper gently—• always in the same direction. This is far more effective than stale bread. To clean white paint that is not very dirty, dip a piece of clean flannel in a little whiting and water, and rub over the surface lightly. For dirty paint and varnished surfaces, add one ia-blcspoonlul of salts of tartar to half a pa.il of warm water. Wash tho paint with a cloth dipped in tills, using no soap, and it will remove every speck of dirt. CHOOSING TABID SILVER. When choosing table silver for yours-clf or for a wedding present, make your selection with a view to the amount of labor it involves. Spoons and forks that have what is known as tiro “shell end” or the “King Edward ” pattern, with raised decoration extending for some length up the handle, may be delightful in appearance, but they inevitably entail more work when cleaning dav .arrives than the plain style known as “Old English.” Another acceptable type Is dubbed the ‘‘rat tail.” which has hut a modest ridge from the tip of tho tail to tho bend of the bowl or the prongs to complicate the cleaning. Plaled silver tea trays and tea sets with plain unadorned surfaces can be cleaned in half the time lequived by those in which the photo iwdw is clogged easily into tho crevices of !he patterning. It is only kind to yourself nr to the bride-olcct to take tills aspect into consideration. OTAGO WOMEN’S CLUB. ARTS AND CHAFFS CIRCLE. The large reception hail could scarcely bold all those who came to watch the “ pageant ” evening arranged by the Arts and Crafts Circle, and held on Friday evening (September 23). Tho stage was arranged as an old world garden, hollyhocks, sundial, etc., making a very pretty setting for the various tableaux as they wore presented. Mrs Mason at the piano was assisted by Mrs 11. De C. M‘Arthur and Miss Stella Bayley, while Miss Hanhr.m conducted.

Tho opening item was a grand march by the flowers, the dresses being very well conceived. Miss K. Glendinnin-j (a gorgeous sunflower) acted as chorus, sfesdarnos Jack Noil (lily), Scoullar (fuchsia), Misses Bond (yellow rose), D. Ramsay (cornflower': Spudding (chrysanthemum), Olive Burton (anemone', Jeffs (narcissus), Martin (yellow poppy', Lorna Dick (Oriental poppy), Martin (rambler rose), Nancy Barr, Marjorie Blomfield, Gonda Shell (all gorgeous butterflies), and the nurso from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Mrs W. J. Williams). Then followed a humorous item,

‘ Our Farm,’ by Misses Heywood and Copeland, dressed ns land girts m smocks, leggings, Me. The toy symphony (item three)" was delightful, all tiro company playing such musical instruments as the childish heart lows—tin whistles, water canaries, cuckoo pipes, gazoos, drums, castanets, etc,—with the orchestra to lend body to the “classical” music. Those faking part were Mesdarnes W. Evans, f>. Wilson, Pattrick, Misses Copeland, Heywood, M. Gibbs, Martin, J. Jones, L. Smith, Spodding, J. Nicholson. ‘Riding Down From Bangor’ (with Miss Lilian Whitson as soloist) was exceedingly funny, the dumb acting creating great laughter. Dainty was the butterfly dance by Misses Nancy Barr, Blonilteld, and fjheil. The Dresden china, gavotte was the most- artistic item on the. voiy clever programme.’, Mrs Scoullar (the lady) and Mrs Neil ttho bean), Misses K. Glondinning (a handsome gallant) and Olivo Burton (a lady) treading a stately measure. The Misses Heywood and Copeland as a jazz Pierrot and Pierrette sang and acted a dainty pong entitled ‘Fairyland.’ Then followed another march, ail the members taking part.. .Miss ITanham sang ‘ La Sc-rcnata ’ beautifully, Mrs M'Arthnr playing the obbligato; and the grand finale was a nigger minstrel show, with Miss Lorn a Smith as interlocutor and Misses M. Gibbs, M'Veigh, Copeland, and Heywood as coons. All the items had to be repeated Among those present were noticed Mr and Mrs .Martin, Mr and Mrs T. Ross, Mr and Mrs ib Ross. Mr and Mrs J. Nc.il, Mr amt Mrs Taylor, Sir and Mrs Spence Clarke, Mr and Mrs dames, Mcsdames Sidey, Oldham, Cameron, Bogg, Catteri.il, MTvibbin, sen., Paterson (2), Glondinning, Tomkinson, MTvibbin, Easther, Spence, Hutchison, Olendininm Mamleno, Barling, Callis, Greenfield, M'Quoen, Retro, Wakefield Holmes, Bennett, Le Cren, Inglis, Birch-Tohnston, Tapl-cy, sen., Barningham, Hudson, Clapporton, Doorley, Dodds, Dunlop, A. Fisher Oram, Bennett, Fasten, Wilson, Williams, A. Barnett, Lambert, Gilkison. Peter Barr, Todd (2), Nival, Galbraith, Bligh, Vivian, Haggitt, Misses Mollison, Ensor, Reynolds (2), Dutton, Nicholson, Pryde (2), Scott, Twhigg, Holford, Shackleford, Allen (2), Macandrew, Ida White, May j>arron, Holland, Power, MbEwan, MTCerrow, Mackerras, Macgowan, Bennett, Duncan, Hart, Petre, Williams, I. Burton (chairwoman), Macassey, Joachim, Thelma Johnston, Messrs Townley, Little, Jennings, Clyde. - GARDENING CIRCLE. A very effective flower show was arranged in the Reception Hall of the Otago ' Women’s Club on Tuesday afternoon, some very beautiful blooms being shown. , Mrs Le Cren showed some glorious j yellow pansies floating in a large, deep blue bowl, “ Beauty of Nice,” stocks, and I grape hyacinths, Mrs C. Todd's primulas were very fine, as were some huge bronze pansies and auriculas; Mrs Macassey, sen., had arranged some very large “ Pheasant’s Eye ” narcissi among other bulbs and spring flowers. Mrs Solomon’s heathers, flowering shrubs, Japanese foliage, deep red polyanthus were arranged at one corner of the stagey while on

effective display from Mrs Lindo Ferguson’s sunny garden at the Bay was arranged at the other end, and included primulas, blue Loll, hyacinths, narcissi, heliotrope (grown iu the open), fnttallarius, and a baby pinus with the tiniest of pink cones. Mrs Yallange, had a very large assortment of pretty things, in which were noticed purple cinerarias, malraaison carnations, rich purple anonomes, and violas; also some dainty flowering shrubs. Miss De Carle brought purple and white manuka, some heavy-headed purple stocks, and very largo white primroses. Mrs Hilton showed giant pink heath, and the narcissi (each variety hearing a. name card) included White Queen, Liliwoith, Lord Roberts, Lucifer, White Lady, etc , of good size and color. Mrs Wakefield Holmes brought a very effective display, in which were seen most of the beautiful (lowers of the present season. Mrs C. W. Rattray's exhibit showed some rich golden rod and white tulips, purple flag irises; while Mrs Phillips’s display revealed some unusual variegated wallflowers. Mrs Greenslade had among her flowers some sweet-scented magnolias, and Mrs Brewer’s stocks and pansies were much admired, as was a large bowl of bronze wallflowers from Mrs'’ E. Hulhie’s garden. Miss Goyen’s narcissi, Mrs Reid’s old-time bow] of blue and pink forget-me-nots, Mrs Sleigh’s rhododendrons and nnemoims, Miss Ethel Jackson's primroses, Mrs Edmond’s glorious cyclamen, ranunculus, and Miss Burton’s violas and bulbs were also greatly admired; and everywhere were huge bowls of flowering shrubs, feathery foliage, and branchy japonVn. The whole exhibition proved the worth of lbs lectures delivered at t!m circle meetings during the year. ST. CLAIR CROQUET CLUB. A targe crowd of ladies, players, and visitors availed themselves of the invitation to bs present at tho opening ceremony of tho 1925 season. Mrs Jack M'Donold (the new president), in a happy little speech, welcomed the guests, and in hitting a ball up the green declared it open for playing. During the afternoon two interesting competitions took place, some of tho players coming from Punga mid Balmaccwcn. After a close contest the prizes were awarded as follows: Croquet billiards, Mrs Horn (Balme.cewen), with Mrs Hewitt as runner-up; stick bitting was awarded to Mrs Glover, also a player from Balmncowen. A most delicious afternoon tea was partaken of, tall vases of narcissi being used as decorations. Afterwards several of the ladies took part in a friendly game of croquet.