WOMAN’S WORLD.

Gisborne Times, 31 October 1928, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. Brian Kiefer returned to Palmerston North oil Monday. Mr. and Mrs. firic Loisel returned to Tolaga Bay on Sunday.

Mrs. Oi 'T. Williams {Ruatoria) is visiting Wellington.

Miss Gwynneth Fieldi (Wanganui) is the guest of Mrs A. Al. Shaw, Stout Street.

Mrs. A. G. Jeffrey and Miss N. Jeffrey (Peliiri) were visitors to town last week. ’ . ‘

Mrs. Richard Barker, accompanied by Miss P. Barker left, on Saturday on a visit to Christchurch.

Mr. and Mrs. Melville Gudgeon (East Coast)/-were ■ visitors to Gisborne last week.

Miss M. Reeves who has been the guest of Mrs. J. Blair, Iranui Road, returned to Tolaga Bay on Sunday

Miss E, Busby, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. J. Reynolds, “Sandown,” has returned to Tokomaru Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rutledge (Mat.awai) were the guests of Mrs. R. J. Reynolds, “Sandown,” for last week’s festivities.

Miss B. Chrisp and J. Telford left on Monday for Christchurch, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Donriel iv. v'

Mr. and Mrs. I. S. C. Dalgairns who were Tuparoa visitors to Gisborne for the show and races returned to the Coast- on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morris who were visitors to .town for the show and races returned to Tolaga Bay on Sunday,

Mi ks Nina Murphy, of Gisborne, is spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs C. U. Jones, Queen Street, Wairoa.

The Rev. .James Aitken, Al A., and Mrs Aitken, of Gisborne, were the guests of Dr and Mrs Ross, Wairoa, over the week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis, who have been the guests of Mrs. J. C. Davis, Ha.ronga Road, returned to Hastings on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Barton, who have been the guests of Mrs. J. AY. . Nolan, “C'tipi,” returned to Ruakitur on Sunday. ‘ •'

Dr. John Ewart. Mrs. Paul Gillinghatjr'and Aliss Ewart, of AAMlir**ton, .are the guests of Mrs. W. T. Veltch, Hangaroa.

Miss Jocelyn Ludbrook (Ruatoria) was the guest of Miss C. Barker. “TJlverstonc,” while visiting 'town this week.

Mr. and Mrs. AY. A. Smith, who recently sold their farm on Kaiti are now enjoying a holiday in Dunedin.

Several very jolly dinner parties were held at the Masonic Hotel on Saturday night, the guests later attending the cabaret.

Air. and Airs. J. Thomson Bush who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hookey, Whitaker Street returned to the Coast on Monday, accompanied by Airs. Hookey.

Mrs. J. R. Kirk left for Rotorua on Sunday to he with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, both of whom are at present suffering from indifferent health.

Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. H. Evan* of Brisbane, who have been paying a round of visits in Poverty Bay left on Alondlay lor Marton, and will later visit the South Island.

Mrs. A. 0. Birch, who has been visiting her mother. Airs. J. \V. Williams, Eitzherbort Street, returned to Afarton on Monday accompanied by Aliss Al. Sherratt. who will lie her guest for the Palmerston North show.

Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Alice Fergusson are expected in Christchurch on Wednesday, November 7. Thev will be the guests of Air. and Airs. J. F. Studholme,- Fendalton, until Saturday, November 10.

Miss Dorothy Chrystall, who enioys the proud'distinction of holding three golf championships, including the championship of Non- Zealand, is returning to Christchurch early next week, and will he entertained at a party given jointly by the Christchurch Coif Club and the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club.

Nurse Elliott, who is leaving shortly on transfer to Wellington, will be entertained by the comm ttee of the Gisborne branch of the Blunket Society at Findlay’s tea rooms on Friday afternoon, and all mothers who have benefitted by her services during the past six years are asked to communicate at once with Mrs F. J. Robinson, 226 CHiford Street, ’phone 7hD.

Mrs. David Nathan, of Auckland, was the guest of Mrs. John Mvers, the Terrace, on Wednesday afternoonto meet the local members of the Palestine Phmket -Committee where matters in connection with the work were discussed. The New Zealand ■committee, of which Mrs. Nathan is head, maintains in Palestine a clinic which is doing splendid work among the children there, especially the immigrants from Eastern Europe who have cone there since the war. Mrs. Nathan left yesterday on her return to Auckland". -fA DANCE. On Friday night Miss AudrCv Barker entertained! a large number of •friends pt a charmingly arranged dance at “Te Hapara.” The weather was unfortunately rather unpleasant, but indoors all was radiance, masses of lovely flowers making the reception rooms very gay and attractive.

The drawingroom was most artistically decorated with very beautiful roses,. yellow daisies and great bowls of arum ‘ lilies. Rainbow -colored streamers and bunches of balloons in vivid hues formed a canopy overhead in th,e ballroom, huge bowls of arum likes and feathery greenery adding to the charm of the scene. Arum lilies and bamboo were also used with delightful effect in the decoration of the lounge. Supper was served in the diningroom the table being artistically decorated with slender crystal vases of Iceland poppies in wonderful shades of flame and gold intermingled with delicate trails of asparagus fern, enchanting favors and balloons adding .colorful charm. * _ r Delightful music supplied, bv Airs. Thompson’s orchestra contributed to the enjoyment of the guests.

Mrs. Barker welcomed her daughter’s guests wearing an elegant frock of pale mauve georgette with an oVer skirt and tunic bodice of line silver lace caught at the waist in front with a bow. A crepe do chine shawl .of palest mauve with pastel tinted and diamante embroideries completed her toilette. Miss Barker chose a charming little frock of white georgette embroidered in crystal, a crystal shoulder knot with long ends adding an attractive finish.

Miss Alice Gillingham, who made her debut, wore a very dainty frock of beaded georgette in a lovely shade of pink and a white embroidered shawl. Her bouquet was eon posed of pale pink rosebuds and maidenhair fern.

Among the guests invited weier Mr. and Mrs. P. Barker, Mr. . and Mrs. R. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Jex-Blake, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cotterill (Tokomaru Bay), Mr. and Mrs. I*. Field, Mr. and Mrs. W. MacLaurin, Mr. and Mrs. F. Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. V. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Parker; Misses M.. J. and C. Barker, L. Holden, N. Jeffrey, D. Broadhurst, M. Barker, P. Seymour, P. Barker, J. Margoliouth, J. Wicksteed (Ruatoria), W. Lysnar, J. Monckton (Hamilton!, M. Williams (Havelock North), A. Anderson, S. Williams (Hawke’s Bay), M. Reeves (Tolaga), J. Blair, M. Sherratt, N. Puflett, D. Sherratt, M. Hegartv, W. Sherratt, J. Graham, M. Macaulay, N. Stock, J. 'Telford, E., A. and H. Gaddurh, B. Chrisp, J. Dunlop, r. Packe, N. MacLaurin, CL Bright and J. Faulkner; Messrs D. Barker, P. Nolan. J. Bird, Penfold, McPherson, McConnell, B. Thomas, A. and G. MePliail, Gaddum (2), I*. Ala**goliouth, W. Barton, N. Loisel, R. Cato, J. Barns-Graham, Holden, B. Burke, D. Sherratt, J'. Murphy, S. Porter, H, Reeves, Bright (2b R. Bowen, G. Gregory. L. SherrifF. 3b Stewart/H. and E. Maude, Murplm ;2), T. Scott, B. Parker, Scannoll, E. Dodd, TI., A. and R. Dods, Crowley, T. Gillingham, J. Puflett, Cave, J. Williams (Ruatoria.), H. Frith (Ruakturib B. Keiler (Palmerston North), Ludbrook (2), (Rua“ fcoria), Francis, McKenzie, Hutchinson (2), S, Bellei’bv, Fitzgerald and A. Russell. A CABARET. A very bright and jolly cabaret was held in L? Grande Lounge on Saturday night- as a linale to a very vay week. The attendance was not too large to interfere .'with the pleasure of dancing and the brightly herniated rooms presented an animated scene, the destribntion of quaint t aper hats and .twirlcrs adding to *ho ci.riuvnl effect.

Popular and inspiring music was supplied 'by .Mrs. Thompson’s ojehestra.

Among those present were:—Mr. and Mrs. 0. T. Williams (Bvmtoria) Mr. and Mrs. G. Gaddum (Mohakn) Mr. and Mrs. L. Jex-Blake, Jflr. and Mrs. E. lioisel (Tolaga Bay)/Air. and Mrs. M. L. Holden, Mr. and Airs, D. Chrisp, Mr. and Airs. IT. Stovell fWairoa): Mrs. F. E. Gaddum; vr sses E., A. and H. Gaddum, J. 'Amlop, B. and S. Chrisp, P. Mur phv, B. Sherratt, A. Barker, L. Holden, Al. Fraser, E. Matthews, l). Broadhurst. 0. Bright, H. Slierlilf, N. Puflett, M. Broadhurst. R. Stewart, D. and M. Hamilton. M. Re-eves; -N. »Alonckton /(Hamilton; Messrs W. Hegartv. D. Barker, J. Pird, J. G. Nolan, W. Irwin, T. and Vv. Gaddum, A. Armitago (Wellington), B. Burke, N. Loisel. D. Sherratt, J. Murphy, T. and R. Holden, A. Fraser, A. Broadhurst., H. Smith, C. Dobson, E. Dodd. R. Allan, A. Jqbson, H. Frith (Ruakituri). R. and P. Alurphy, P. A. Petitt, B. and P. Wallis, S. and U. .Reeves, G. Spence, W. Barton, A. Stock, T. Caesar, W. Blathjvayt. A BRIDGE PARTY. On Friday night Airs. J. Jamieson was hostess iffc a particularly delightful bridge party at Le Grande Lounge. The tables wore arranged in both rooms, the artistic decorations which consisted of great bowls of arum lilies and feathery bamboo blending most charmingly with the dark furnishings, softly shaded lights adding to the delightful effect. Supper was served in latticed alcoves the tables being artistically ornamented with crystal vases of pink antirrhinums and lieuchora. Airs. Jamieson received her guests wearing a graceful frock of black georgette with diamante trimmings and a fur wrap. Airs. It. J. Reynolds wore a handsome gown of soft black satin and a black moire coat.

Mrs. F. E. Gaddum was becomingly frocked in black lace and georgette. Mrs. A\ T . L Rutledge was wearing a charming frock of black georgette trimed with ecru lace and a blue and black Chinese shawl. Mrs. Hobson’s emerald green shawl gave a vivid touch of colour to her smart black georgette frock. Mrs. R. U. Burke chose an elegant frock, of black lace and a black velvet bridge coat. Rome of the guests included: —Mr. and Mrs. It. Barton (Ruakiturß, Mr. and Mrs. J. Blair, Dr. and Mrs. E. Brown, Mr. and Airs. N. Bull, Mr. and Mrs. It. U. Burke, Air. and Airs. L. T. Burnard, Air. and' Mrs. S. F. Clare. Mr. and Airs. D. Chrisn, Air. and Airs. H. E. Dodd, Air. and Airs. G. Gaddum (Alohaka). Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Gunn, Air. and Airs. J. B. Kells. Air. and Airs. E. Loisel (Tolaga BavV, Air. and Airs. AV. 0. AlacLaurin, ‘Mr. and Airs. J. B. Atoms (Tolaga Bav), Air. and Airs. It. K. Murphy, Dr. and Airs. D. Muir, Air. and Airs. S. Nathan. Air. and Airs. F. AV. Nolan, Air. and Airs. R. Scott Dr. and Airs! A. L. Singer, Air. and Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas, Air. and Airs. H. B. Williams, Dr. and Airs. J. W. Williams; Alesdames E.- Adair. V. Barker, A. O. Birch (Alarton),’ W. A. Bowe, C H. Cato, A. Harney, A. R. Hine. J. R. Murphy. K. M. Palgrave* G. Stock. Clhude Williams, H Williams (Ruatoria). Douglas Williams (Hawke’s Bay), Sister Brewer; Misses D. Bagnall, E. and At. Barker, E. Busby (Tokomaru), P. Alurnhv, H. Nolan, Jackson (Auckland) Messrs J- Barns-Graham. E. Chrisp, It. Crawford, A. O. Cooke. S. Ludbrook, H. E. Alaude, Y. Mit-ford, A. II Williams, Carlton Wilburns, AV. R B. Wiilock and A. It. Watson.

KITCHEN AFTERNOON. t Mrs. Phil Barry was hostess at a delightfully, arranged “kitchen” afternoon. tendered in honor of Aliss Lillian Dunphv, whose marriage to Mr. E-. R. Birkett takes place on Thursday, at St. Alary’s Church. In the drawingroom, which was daintily enhanced with vases ot choice roses, sweetpens, stock and Iceland poppies, a great deal of amusement was derived from a “bridal” competition in which the answers were given in flower names. Airs. AV- Dunpliy secured first prize which proved' to die a charming naarqueterie powder bowl. A well rendered nnd much enjoyed programme of music and song was contributed Misses Eileen and

Nancy Parker, Eileen Dower, and Mi’S. Phil Barry, vocal selections; and Miss AL Martin and E. Hall, pianoforte solos. '

Merry social intercourse prevailed during the serving of the afternoon repast of delectable home-made * delicacies. A pretty ceremony took place in which the guest of honor was presented with a wonderful assortment olj utensils for the culinary department', and the recipient suitably returned thanks for same. The hostess received in a becoming model gown of black charmeuse satin, relieved with ivory georgette, andl worn with a rope of pearls, ’The bride elect wore a pretty frock .of. -lettuce j green georgette with an overdioss of cream and rose medallion lace, bejge shoes and hose, grey coney seal coat arid hat to tone. Airs. J. R. Jones was attired in a smartly cut midnight blue crepe de chine frock faced with scarlet and fawn, black coat and fawn hat and shoes. Airs. W. Dunpliy chose rose-pint rayon silk beaded in silver, and hat to tone. included among those present mere:—AlVsdames Quinn,' J. O. Jones, Jelinek, 1). Barry, J. J. Alartin, Dunpliy (sew), D. J. Parker, Crn-ill, Fitzgerald, White/, Rees •Jones,,, Dower, Evans. W. Dunptiv. J. R. Jones; and Aliss Buchanan, Nancy and Eileen Parker, Hackett. E. Hail, and Al. Martin.' FROCTvING AT ATAKABAJvA.

, There was a .large attendance of racing enthusiasts at the concluding day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s Spring Aleeting. although the weather, from a froclnng point of view was most unsatisfactory and those who, journeyed to Alakgj’aka on Saturday went well equipped to defy the elements.

Tailored suits and fur coats were popular and many smart raincoats were to be seen, the übiquitous felt hat bo.ng very much in evidence. Among ‘ those present" were: —Aliss TI. Nolan’ who was wearing a smarttweed tailor-made in shades of cin.namon and rose beige and a small relt hat to tone /Mrs. F. W. Nolan was smart m a fawn tweed tailored suit- a small brown felt hat'and furs; •Vlrs. R. Barton (Ruakituri) wore a navy blue broadcloth ’ coat trimmed with a f-or and a small hat to match. Mrs. K. S. Williams was wear.ng a fur coat over a grey tweed tailormade and a black velour hat; Airs. A. L?. Hine, mole shaded velour coat with fur trimmings and felt- hat to (one; Mrs. AY. G. Sherratt was weartug a fawn jersey cloth jumper suit and felt hat to match, with an nm>-. r.hest velour coat; Mrs. IT. Hi Williams wore a sealskin coat with a deep border, collar and cuff's ot kolinsky and a goiden brown fell hat with an underbrim in a darker tone: Mrs. AA r . R. Barker fur coat and small navy blue felt, hat; Airs. Dean Pitt grey' tailored costume, a, black coat and a hat to match; Airs. 0. }>. Bennett Mack ensemble and l small alack satm hat ornamented with a pastel jfcuitod .posy; Airs. Douglas AVilliams (Hawke’s Bay) black ensemoie, a close fitting hat to match anti “a 'fur boat; Airs. A. J. Cameron hois de rose crionUfn jumper suit, a velour hat to match and a brown suede coat; Airs. F. 'B. Barker wore a hois, de rose coat with fur trimmings over a printed crepe de chine frock to ione and a close fitting bois de rose hat; MTs. R. K. Murphy black broadcloth coat trimmed with fur and hat en suite; Mrs. .T. .Tamieosn bois de rose velour coat trimmed with mole fur and a velour hat to match; Airs. E. Loisel, fur coat and a close fitting black hat; Airs. Claude Williams wore a fur coat over a printed crepe de chine frock and u rose beige hat; Airs. D. J. Barm’ was wearing a. iur coat and a small black panne velvet hat; ALrs. W. A Bowie navy blue crepe de chine frock a close fitting hat to match and a fur coat; Mrs. O. Ormerod fuchsia colored chenille jumper suit a velour hat to match aud a fur coat; Mrs. S. Gray wore a fur coat over a bois de rose crepe 'de chine frock and a small navy blue hat; Mrs. Jackman checked tweed tailormade in shades of rose beige, and lawn and felt hat to tone; Airs. Durham" Russell black braided coat w th fur trimmings and small black hat; Airs. 0. T. AViliams (Ruatoria;, bright green chenille jumper suit-, a velour hat to match and a fur coat; <Mrs. G. Stock wore a fun coat with a navy blue tailored costume and a black felt hat; Mrs. J. W. Williams striped fawn tweed 1 ciilor-nindG ft licit to tone ft-nci furs; Airs. A T . Savage bottle green ensemble with i\a- trimmings ano

■ c'ose' fitting hat to match; -Mi'sitalpli Murphy rose 'beige tailored suit a felt hat to tone and a fur coat: Mrs. G. Cotterill (Tokomani Uay) wore a fur coat with a neciieci tweed tailor-made and a small crimson lelt hat; Mrs. J. C. N. Thomas sanohire blue chenille jumper suit a navv blue felt hat and a fur coat; Mrs. J. Blair wore a fur coat over a sage green erepe-de-chine bock and a beige green felt hat; airs. W. Kobson ware wearing a fur coat and blank and beige felt hat; Mrs. li. ll.vans (Brisbane) wore a fur cent over a black crepe-dc-chino frock and a close fitting black lelt hat ornamented with large steel beads; Mrs. T Sherratt was wearing a fur coat and a black hat with orange trimmings; Mrs. H. Williams (Bnatonal wore a tur coat over a jade giocn ensemble with grey' fur trimmings and a grey felt hat; Mrs. S. Nathan rose beige tailor-made, a lelt hat to tone and a fur coat; Mrs. 1. Sherratt Avore a. tur Coat over a br.ght blue tailored suit, and a bangkok hat to match; Mrs. V. Barker o-re\ r tailor-made and lelt hat to match; Mrs. G. Gaddum fade green and ivory frock, a black fur ti mimed velour coat and an ivory hat ayith touches of jade; Mrs. A. <\ Birch (Marton) wore a* fur coat w' Ji a blue and srev checked tailor-made find a blue felt hat; Mrs. M- b. / oJ : de “ navy blue tailored suit •mcl small hat'to match and a fur coat; Mrs. J. Monekton Avore a fur coat over a dark grey and black tailor-made, and a close fitting black liat; Mis. J . lv. Murphy navy blue ensemble a iur coat and a hat en suite; Mrs. Jt. - • Clirisp navy blue tailored costume, a small hat to match and furs; Mrs. W Lissant Clayton black broadcloth coat with fur collar and cuffs and a close fitting black hat ; Mrs. C. Ataigoliouth wore a brown chenille coat over a iade green ensemble and hat en'suite; Mrs. H. G. Rice fur coat and close fitting black felt hat; Mrs. A. J. Harris wore a black tailormade and black felt liat; Mrs. G. K. B. Barber, black coat with fur collar and cuffs ancl a close fitting fel hat to match; Mrs. It. F. G-am ri wore a squirrel coat over a Ba a a blue crepe de chine frock and hat en suite; Mrs. ,M. Gudgeon rose. be : ge tailored costume and hat en suite; Mrs. R. Scott bluish grey tai-lor-made and a small black hat AAith Sight trimmings; Mrs Stevens wore a fur \coat and a rose beige felt lm . Mrs' G. Appleton taAvn checked tailored suit a felt hat to tone and furs; Airs. T. Brett (Auckland) flecked frieze coat trimmed Avith crimson leather and a dose f fitting crimson hat; Mrs. M. P. Ale Sweeney biack tailored suit and a small black felt hat and furs; Miss E. Busby wore « Fiir coat and a velour_ hat m tAvo shades of rose; Miss E. AVilhamson black fur coat and a small navy blue panne A”elA r et hat; Miss M. p- ‘ ~ was wearing a grey fur coat over a tailor made to match and a grey hat with velvet ribbon trimmings; Miss \ Gray Avore a fur coat over a beige jumper suit and a close fitting rugger brown hat; Miss R. Barry henna shaded tailor-made, and a small folt hat to match; Miscs' B. Morris-Egton 1 (England) fleoked tweed tailored suit,

a beige re lour hat anti a fnr coat; Miss i). lEagnali fawn tailored costume and felt hat to match; Miss A. Barker beige, tailored coat and a small bright blue felt hat; Miss A. Gaddum, golden-Urown tailor-made, a small felt hat to match: Miss N. MacLaurin fur coat and small rose beige felt hat ; Miss M. Williams (Hawke’s Bay) beige tailored coat with fur collar and culfs and a small felt hat to match; Miss R. Matthews grey and jado green metal cloth jumper suit a small grey hat and a black velour coat; Miss B. Shem>>', dark bois de rose chenille coat witn fur trimmings and a felt hat to tone: Miss N. Stock wore a navy blue jersey cloth three piece suit and a grey felt hat with, a black velour coat: Miss M. Macaulay was wearing a fur coat and a black felt hat with bright trimmings; Miss D. Hamilton wore a fur coat and a bois do rose felt hat; Miss M. Armstrong, French grey crepe de chino frock a black fur trimmed coat and a small black hat: Miss A. Anderson wore a tailor-made in fuchsia l and beige shades and - . felt hat to tone; Miss J. Bunion jade green jumper suit and small felt liafc to match and a fur coat; Miss B. Murphy navy blue velour coat trimmed with fur and a navy and rose colored felt hat; Miss M. Hamilton wore a black fur trimmed coat with a grey tailor-made and a black felt hat; Miss J. Blair periwinkle blue coat trimmed with fur a chenille jumper suit to match and a small black felt hat; Miss J. Margoliouth amythest coat and small beige feltj hat; Miss IM. Reeves sapphire blue coat with fur trimmings and a close fitting hat in two shades of rose; Miss C. Bright bright blue velour coat trimmed with fur and a small white hat; Miss M.- Barker wore a fur coat over a grey and navy blue striped jumper suit and a grey felt hat; Miss 0. Barker beige crepe de chine frock, a golden brown fur coat, and a beige and brown felt hat; Miss M. Sherratt fawn tailormade and a felt hat to match ; Miss D. Sherratt wore a fur coat and a small grey felt hat; Miss M. Murphy Royal blue fur trimed coat and felt hat to match; Miss M. Barker grm and blue checked tailored suit and a small grey felt hat and a fur coat Miss N. Pufieit grey tailored costume, a hat to match with sapphire blue trimmings and furs: Miss H. Chrisp amethyst crepe-de-chine frock, a golden-brown fur trimmed coat and hat en suite ; Sister Lewis (Blenheim) black fur trimmed ensemble and biscuit colored felt hat; Miss S. Williams (Hawke’s Bay) fawn tailored coat and felt hat to match; Miss S. Fowler (Hawke’s Bay) jade green jumper suit, a small hat to •match and a fur coal ; Miss J. Evans (Napier.) fur trimmed chestnut brown coat and small felt Hat to match: lister Wheeler wore a fur coat and •>. navy blue hat banded: with bright colors; Miss M. Broadhurst fur coat and small scarlet hat; Miss J. Marshall grey tailored suit and rose colored felt hat ; Miss R. Scott brown velour coat with fur collar and cuffs and a small hat to match. OPENING OF POLO SEASON. Despite the very unpleasant weather, there was a large attendance at the opening of the Povertv Bay polo season at Bushmere on Friday. The games were interesting and. at t mes, exciting and, .consequently were thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators. Afternoon tea was served luring an interval in the play. Amongst those present were: Mr arid Mrs T. Sherratt, Miss B. Sherratt, Mr and Mrs J. Monckton. Mrs E. E. Gaddum, Mr and Mrs G. Gaddum, Mr and (Mrs S. Nathan, Mr and Mrs E. Loisel. Miss A. Barker, Mr and Mrs J. B. (Morris (Tolaga Hay), Miss A. Gray, Mr and Mrs R iv. Murphy, Mr and Mrs P. Sherratt, Mrs ,T. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs P. Barker, Mrs W. G. Sherratt, Miss M. Sherratt, Mr and Mrs L. JexB'.ake, Mr and Mrs H. Stowell, .Mrs M. Macauley, (Mr and Mi's 0. T. Williams (Kuator(a), (Miss (M. Barker. Mr and (Mrs M. L. Holden, (Misses 1). and M. Hamilton. (Mr and Mrs O’. Burlanc), Miss L. Holden. (Mr and Mrs J. Jobson. Mrs D. BroiullVnrst, Airs T. J ex-Blake, (Mrs R. C. (Miirnhv, (Mr and Mrs A. H. Jackman. Miss M. Barker, (Mrs A. J. Cameron. Mrs W. R. Barker, Mr and Mi's Byline].; Webster. Miss N. Stock, Mr and Mrs G. W. Humphreys, Misses Gaddum (3), Miss M. Williams (Hawke’s Lav), Mrs 0. Ormerod and Mrs A. Anderson.

THE LINEX-PR E SS. This is the time of year when thy good housewife makes a thorough examination of her store of linen, renoA'.atirtg a,ll that will stand such measures, and replacing that Avliich lias outlived its usefulness. ■iany weary hours were rung innumerable sheets linking of pil’oA\--casesm. ien mamifactuK'rs®|cmr ready for uses? jSBiWs to buy dice# already u 41 tyftgfe are etxceptfofel^^me. Aressrs. Guthrie and Alandock recently landed _ a Avcnderful pock of house linen, including th# goods mentioned above, and they li|ye pilloAv-eases at 1/- each. Then there are pretty frilled one from 1/11 to 3/6, very suitable for the guest room and best use. If you are. overhauling the linen press you will find everything you Avant at the Home of Good Value at prices Avhieh Avill enable you to add greatly to yom store of house-linen.***

SOME ASPECTS OR PROHIBITION (By a Woman.) (U;) INTERFERENCE. The mothers of New Zealand qre not likely to be- impressed avUli the slogan of the Noav Zealand Alliance, “Vote Prohibition and Slave. the Children,” for the reason that experience has taught them children must learn to stand on tlveir oavu feet. aiffl not be frfffi&yer guarded against o\fl, im*a ®a» or otherwise. J| jF /The afera ge Now ZealJhdJSnothor isf a A^ueat^a^lbeing, sfrenjm^of, JkK&vbc, t jjr to 1 o.ranco, told by outsiders Avha® %ufO l ' is not, good for them; tin#, Iremg a matter all sensib'e. womfn decide for themselves. It is her considered opinion that she can build up her sons’ resistance to over-indulgence, in anything which might cause<rfnem to lose their self respect; aucrehe vieAvs with indignation the njfficulons propaganda of a partyjmch seems to. regard the young manhood of this ccujliTOy as a- set of AApeaklings, bo saved from physical and mdral disaster by this interference. . Avomon generally, and mothers particularly, realise that Prohibition is fundamentally a foolish and unjust measure, and no safeguard Avhatever ; and that is why the woman who reasons always has, and ahvays will, vote Continuance.***