SYDAL ON THE ALPS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3769, 8 June 1926, Page 68

SYDAL ON THE ALPS.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, December 16, 1925. "To the Proprietors of Sydal: I have used Sydal efficaciously in cases where no other remedies have had any effect. After an excursion in the mountains when 1 was burned most painfully by the sun, Sydal cured me rapidly. After painting, my hands became rough and painful. Thanks to Sydal, all this roughness disappears. (Signed) J. Pollen." In jars 2/- and 7/6.—A1l chemists.

BLENHEIM, Juno 3. On Monday even&g at her residence in Pe-Yoy street, Mrs Mi entertained a few young people, ip of h*r d.aughte* Dorothea, who is homo'oh term holkhyw. A

delicious supper was dispensed in the dining room, and dancing and games were indulged in. Mrs Wood wore a handsome gown of Wodgewood blue trimmed with beige laoe; Miss Woods, gold net over green taffeta; and Miss Large (Napier), guest of Mrs Woods, black charmeuse. Others present were Misses P. Bennett, white georgette and silver lace; P. Hunter-Weaton, of Timaru, salmon georgette; Barbara Griffiths, green taffeta; Leslie Burden, jade crepe de chine; Jean Burden, mauve georgette; Mary Latter, purple velvet; and Nancy Grigg, green velvet; Messrs Horrobin, Thompson (2), A. Robison, Dillamore, I. Maclaine, T. Mead, A. Corry, Gngg. On Saturday evening at the Masonic Hall another of the aeries of cabaret dances took place, when Rush’s orchestra supplied delightful music Some of those present were Mesdames Boag, cream lace; Mitchell, pink marocain; J. M’Callum, royal blue marocain; and Grey, black and white maro* cain; Misses J. Burden, eau de nil georgette; L. Burden, jade crepe de chine; E. M'Rae, pink satin; B. Griffiths, turquoise georgette; Matthews, henna crepe de chine; Joyce Williams, pale blue velvet; M. Kenny, of Pelorus Sound, black satin; \V T ard, cherfy coloured beaded georgette; Troiove, of Christchurch, white georgette; F. Troiove, of Christcliurcu, pink beaded frock; Hammond, rose-coloured marocain; and Joan Rose, turquoise crepe de chine; Mossrg Vavasour (2), M. Grace, Mitchell, Griffiths, Rose, Corry. M'Callum (2), Cray, Boyes, Dillamore, 1. Mead, Wilkinson, Robertson, Dr Boag, etc. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, Organising Commissioner of the Girl Guides of New Zealand, who has been visiting Mra Vavasour at “Ugbrooke,” has returned to the North Island. Mis C. Colt, of Nelson, who has been hero visiting relatives, has returned to Nelson. Miss Copping, who has been visiting Mrs C. Wills in Hawkshav/ street, has returned to Stratford. _Miss Horton, who has been the guest of Mra A. J. Maclaine, in Walter street, has returned to Hawke’s Bay. To-night at tire Masonic Hali a farewell danoe is being given to Dr Russell Adams by the people of Marl borough. Dr Adams leaves for Auckland to-morrow, where he catches the Aorangi for England. WELLINGTON, June 4. From Sydney lucre arrived this week lour teachers who had come out to New Zealand from London under the exchange system for the next twelve months. They were Miss A. L. Hurst, from Belmont road Infant School, Tottenham, London, an exponent of eurythmics for infant schools; Miiss D. G. Garrett from the same school (another infant teacher), who it. ,o go to Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay, and Misses G. and V. Watson (sisters), teachers of infants from the Addison Gardena School, Hammersmith and the Star School, Fulham, respectively. To welcome them, they were entertained at afternoon tea on Tuesday afternoon by Mis 3 M'Kenzie and the lady members of the staff of the Education Department, and to meet them were Mr T. B. Strong (chief inspector of schools), Mr Benge (Education Department), Mr Bird (senior inspector), and other Wellington inspectors, Sir W. E. Howe (member of the Education Board), Mr G. L. Stewart (secretary), Mr Parkinson (secretary of the Educational Institute), Mr Hylton (assistant secretary), Miss Campbell, Toronto (at present on the staff of the Seatoun School), Mi9S Ford (who went Home as an exchange teacher and has resumed teaching in Otago), Miss M’Gill, and Miss Leigh (formerly an exchange teacher in London, and now at Clyde Quay School). Several speeches of welcome were made, tea was served, and in return the visitors thanked their hostesses and the various speakers for the kindness and hospitality they had met with. Mrs Frank Cameron returned to Hastings on Saturday from a visit to her mother, Mrs Munro, Masterton. Mrs Milne returned to Masterton on Friday from a visit to her daughter, Mrs -J. Gibbons, of Waione, Dannevirke. Dr and Mrs Hansen have returned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington. Mr Gordon Short and his wife, Dr Greta Short, intend leaving very shortly for a visit to G real Britain and Europe. They will visit relatives in Adelaide en route. Mrs M. C. Keane returned to Christchurch this week from a visit to Wellington, where she was the guest of Mrs Henry. Mrs J. Henderson, of Hataitai, Wellington, paid a brief visit to Masterton this week. Mrs Harding, of Petone, hon. secretary of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Navy League, was made the recipient on Monday evening of tiie Navy. League Special Service Decoration for her work in organising and carrying out the work done for sailors’ dependents (widows, orphans, and necessitous dependents) in making and sending them warm clothing. This work has been carried out for some time, and is meeting a very great need at Home, as the letters which, have been received from time to time shew. This decoration is granted by the head office of the League in London on the recommendation of a branch. Those belonging to the Wellington brancli or to sub-branches who have received this decoration include Mrs Hall-Thompson (now in Australia), Mrs Bradney-Williams, Mrs Hugh Beetham (Masterton), Mrs Cruickshank (Masterton, at present in London), Mrs J. Darling, Mrs Waters, Mrs Hewitt (Marton), Mrs C. W. Earle, Mrs C. Richardson, Messrs K. Darroch, and C. W. Palmer. Mrs J. W. Parr and Miss Valerie Pwr are guests of Mrs C. W. Lodge, Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs H. Hume returned this wepk from a visit of sevelal weeks spent in Melbourne and Sydney. Mrs Huntley Elliott, of Christchurch, is visiting relatives in Wellington. Dr and Mrs Earp-Thomas have left for a visit to Tongariro Park. Mrs Duncan Morrison and .Mrs Alex. Morrison, of Wairarapa, are visiting Timaru. The Adelphi Cabaret opened its new rooms in Hannah’s Buildings on Tuesday evening with a large attendance of dancers. The music was delightful, and the decorative scheme and general appointments of the cabaret well carried out. Among those who had made un parties for the evening were Mr and Mrs J. Brodie, Dr and Mrs Herbert, Mias Alya Duncan. Colonel and Mrs Lynd, Mr and Mrs C. Ashford, Mr Douglas Earle. Mr and Mrs M. Doughty. Mr and Mr? Godfrey Williams, Major Mend. Major and Mrs Kirby, Miss Grace, Mr Pat Ward, Mr and Mrs G. Nathan. Dr and Mrs Levy, Jgr and Mrs Sclanders, Mr Barry Blundell, arid others. On Friday evening a dance, arranged by Miss Alison Kirkcaldie and Miss Nancy Evans, was hold in the Kelburn Kiosk, ajj4 was thoroughly enjoyed by a large number of young people. The decorations were charmingly carried out, and the hall looked particularly effective, especially when the balloon dance was being plaved. The balloons were m the colours cf the Marsdp.u School, and rainbow lights playing on t£e dancers made the scene a most attraotlv.o one. Supper was served on small tables ip the miter hall, from which the eight of Wellington H-abour lit by moonlight opjy to be aeon to be ,enjoyed Mr# Rntynt KirkcakHo and Mra Evens were tin ch*tHV»

ones. The funds resulting from the dance Me to go towards the refectory tables in the new Mareden School. Mrs Malfroy and Miss Margaret Malfroy are visiting Nelson. Mrs Pow and her daughter, have returned from a visit to Levin. Miss Marjory Macandrew, of Dunedin, is voting her aunts, the Misses Macandrew, Mrs M. G. Sonamerville has roturned to Christchurch from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Stubbs has returned to Wellington from a visit to Stratford, where she was the guest of Dr Doris Gordon, v Mies Janet Clarkson has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Miss Molly Bwne, Pirinoe. Miss A. G. Macintosh and Miss M. Atkm■o7l afe visiting Christchurch. ■i. '-, 's.Mi.ss Alma Fowler returned to Kaikoura 071 Wednesday from Wellington. .»•.>< illjtks Gladys Russell has returned to !•». (jltriStchurch from a visit to her eister, Mrs ' Cutrie, of Kolburn. lira A. H. W. Lilly, after spending some weeks in Mastcrton, left recently to join her husband in the Malay States. A delightful concert, organised by the Red Cross Society, was given at Khandallah on Monday for the benefit of St. Barnabas’ Baby Home and the Red Cross. The Commercial Travellers’ Chpir, under the direction of Mr Temple White, contributed items, also assisting with the programme were Mies Nellie Amies, the Aeolian Quartette. T ,r essrs Arthur Loe, F. Laycock, Pegg. and r; oudie. Nurses from the Home and the Bed Cross sold sweets, which realised in n 1! a verv helpful sum of money. At the close of the concert the visiting artists were entertained at sunper by a committee of ladies, with Mrs Gault at their head. “Li/e is made up of meetings and partings,” said a wrise person, and while there is sadness in the latter, it is mitigated much ,'■? lig the present day fashion"of cheery fare•.W»ll parties. A much-farewelled lady, who is leaving New Zealand to take up her resi•iijance in Sydney, is Miss Laura Bunting, has recently resigned hei position ae ;.fiMpy editor of the Dominion to leave for Multures ngw. She hae been the centre of aprties, and baa received a number beautiful pTiesentalions. Mrs C. Earle, -£]mfe of the editor of the Dominion, gave a ... g|pManinp parity for Miss Bunting at KjrkJacobean room, when appreciative . speeches were m,ede bv the hostess, Lady .®®&ui. Lady Ilosking, Mra J. G. Coates, and • ftlpp Smott. Mias Bunting, who was smartly ' n ®«Mmble suit of brown tweed, f at iHp neok and sleeves with shaded i,JCr. was given a sheaf bouauet of brew» AlMfeli, burial. attd ckweaptheipjima, with ' fSPp* 1 5* beg, a silver tapped savenaas

salts, and a gilded basket of flowers wero presented by Mrs J. G. Coates on behalf of a number of women’s societies and friends generally among the woman of the city. Miss Bunting also had presentations from the Dominion and a number of private parties given by friends. She will New Zealand followed by many good wishes and kind thoughts. CARTERTON, June 3. At St. Mark's Church, Carterton, on Wednesday, the marriage took place of Mr Chas. Edward Blake (only son of Mr and Mrs C. R. Blake, of Pembroke street, Carterton) And Mi9s Kathleen Maria Knutson (third daughter of Mr Ariel Knutson, of South Carterton). Miss Hilda Knutson was bridesmaid, Miss Megan Evans was flower girl, and Mr T. Knutson was best man. The Rev. W. Raine was the officiating clergyman. The engagement is announced of Miss Hazel Keates, of Masterton, to Mr C. Neilson, of Petone. A very pretty wedding was solemnised nt All Saints’ Church, Ngaio, on Wednesday last, when Miss Lillian Grace (younger daughter of Mrs M. and the late Mr Fountaine) was married to Edwin C. (son of Mr and Mrs A. Lorck, of Dannevirke). Mrs Norris was matron of honour, and Mr George Loney acted as best man. The engagement is announced of Miss Avis Ethel Harp (elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. C. Harp, of Carterton) to Mr Hugh Alexander M'Phee (eldest son of the late Mr H. R. M'Phee and Mrs D. A. M'Phee, of Carterton. A very pretty wedding of much Interest was solemnised at Knox Church, Masterton, on Thursday, when Miss Alma Mary (Lala), third daughter of Mrs and the late C. Carlson, of Kaltuna, was married to Norman John Neale Crew, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Crew, of Kaituna, and late of Carterton. The Rev. J. Davie was the officiating minister. The bridesmaids were Misses Doris and Marie Falloon, while Linda M'Alfece and Alma Falloon were flower girls. Mr and Mrs Bridgewater, of Tane, are leaving shortly to enter into business at Carterton. Mr and Mrs Lionel Purdour, who have been residents of Plrinoa for some years past, are leaving to reside at Foxton, where Mr Purdour has acquired a dairy farm. Mrs M. Cooper, of Dannevirke, has been visiting her mother, Mrs George Hume, of Pirinoa. Mr M'Lean, of Sydney, Is staying with his brother, Mr G. M'Lean, of Matawhero. Miss Clarkson is the guest of Mr W. Hume at Raho Ruru. Miss Card, Mrs H. Card, and Mias lela Card have returned to Featherston from an enjoyable holiday spent at Chrietoburoh and the West Coast. Mrs Dalrympje, of Kolburn, Wellington, t« jlsißng Mrs W. J. Denbee, * Waßangl,” Mfs S. B. of Seatoun, Wellington. .IP spying to Ca*fcqeUH>, and ip guest of ’Mrs A. C. Tucker, Rhodes street, Carterton.

Mrs Milne, of Masterton, is visiting friends in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Rupert Welch, of Kaituna, are spending a few days in Wellington. Miss Barr is at present on a visit to her mother at Greytown. Mrs R. I. Smith has tendered her resignation as sole teacher at the Taulierenikau School. FEILDING, June 4. Mrs Weaver and Mrs Fawcett have returned from a fortnight’s holiday to Foxton Beach. Mr and Mra Duthie have returned from Wellington. Miss Brown, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Ethel O’Halloran, Beattie street. Mrs A. E. Santlford is visiting Auckland. Mrs M'Kay, of Wellington, has been the guest of Mrs Clift. Mr and Mrs Atkinaon, of Patea, are the guests of Mrs Henry Hare, Awahuri road. Misg Patricia Goodbehere is the guest of Mrs Hornepian, of Wanganui. Miss Scott, of Wellington, has been the guest of Mrs Little. Mrs Kidd, of Dargaville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Hill. Mies Dorothy Eliott has returned to Hawke’s Bay. A most enjoyable farewell afternoon was arranged by a committee of ladies at the residence of Mrs Hanger in honour of Mrs Tomlinson, who is shortly leaving for Invercargill. During the afternoon Mrs Hanger, on behalf of Mrs Tomlinson’s friends, presented Mrs Tomlinson with a handsome brass tray. Mrs Tomlinson replied suitably. Musical items were contributed by Mrs Shakes, and were much appreciated. Amusing competitions were won by Mrs Phillips and Mrs Little. Among the guests were: Mesdames Hanger, Tomlinson, Billing, Kingston, Carter, Jenkinson, Webster, Perry, Rtviagton-Jopes, Mason, Little, Harding, Wild, Bailey, M'Ewan, M'Lean. M'Leod, Mahoney, Rumpkin. Bell, Kidd, Hill, Shakes, Tankerelev, Phillips, Miles, S. Burrell. Hassall, Goodbehere, Carmine, Wheeler, Smith, Carthew. Misses Mahoney, Chalmer, Bailey (2). Eliott (2), Goodbehere, Webster, Shortall, Perry, Redwood, and, many others. HAWKE’S BAY, June 4. During the term vacation Mesdames Blundell and Wilson, of Waipukurau, organised a young folks’ danoe. On the committee were: Mrs Blundell. Mrs Wilson, Mrs J. Tod, Mrs Speedy, Mrs T. Whelch, Mrs Harker, Mrs Robinson, Mrs P. Wall, Mra Cuthbert, Mrs Mackav, Mrs Winlove, Mra W. Harding, and Miss Joblin. The dance took plaoe in the Municipal Theatre, Waipukurau, which was decorated with coloured streamers, balloons, and autumn leaves. Mias O’Reilly's orchestra provided excellent music. Among those present were: Mrs Blundell, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Cuthbert, Mrs J. Tod. Mrs Winlove. Mrs Percy Wall, Mra T. Whefch. Mss Robinson, Mra Marker.

Miss Wright, Mies Monckton, Mws Hoje, Miss Wilson, Miss Speedy, Miss J. Wriglt, Miss Turvey. Miss Tod, Mies Townsley, aid Miss Hobson.

A popular wedding took place at *St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, when Palanet Mabel Branson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Braneon, of Onsiow road, Napier, vaa married to Mr Russell Murray Irvine, of Sydney. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ensemble suit of henna rep, with fur oollar, and a small hat to tone. The bridesmaid was Miss Vivian Branson, sister of the bride, who wore a beige suit. After thi ceremony a reception was held at the lesidence of the bride’s parents, only near relatives being present. Later Mr and Mrs Irvine left by car for the south on their wedding trip. Mrs Waddington, of Hastings, who is making her home in Waipukurau, has been entertained at several farewell parties. Among the hostesses were: Mrs J. A. Miller, Mrs Wighton, Mrs de Denne, Mrs Wallace, and Mrs Wood. Miss L. Williams, of Napier, i 3 on, a trip to Wellington. Mrs A’Court, of Christchurch, has returned from a visit in the Hawke's Bay district. Mr and Mrs Saunders, of New Plymouth, are on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs J. B. A’Deane, of Takapau, is on a visit to Rotorua and Auckland. The engagement is announced of Ruth Arden, daughter of Mr and Mrs D. C. Yule, of Hastings, to Kenneth Home, son of Mr and Mrs J. Hopkirk, of Wellington. The engagement is announced of Alice Marie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Berg, of Wellington, to John, eldest son of Mr J Shewan and the late Mrs Shewan, of Hastings Miss Molly Boyle, of Napier, has been successful at the Palmerston North musical competitions, has returned to Napier. Miss Maxine Edgar, of Napier, is on a visit to Dannevirke. Miss V. M. Greig, of Napier, has gone to make her home in Wellington. Mrs Primrose, of Gisborne, is the guest of her mother. Mrs M'Lemon, of Napier. Miss R. M’Kinnon, of Napier, is on a visit to Dannevirke. Mrs John O’Shea was in Napier for a short time during the w ? eek. Mr and Mrs R. Paynter. of Hastings, have gone on a trip to Australia. Mr and Mrs P. J. Sefton have left Havelock North to make their home in Auckland. Mr and Mrs George Ebbett, of Hastings, are on a visit to Auckland. Mra Mercer, of Palmerston North, is visiting Napier. HAMILTON, June 2. A jolly farewell fancy dress dance was given for Mr Colin Taylor by the “Hursley” bachelors on Friday. Those present were Mesdames J. D. Ritchie, L. Tompkins, A. J. Bond, and A. English, Misses N. Manning, B. Jolly, N. Douglas, F. Peake, M. Tompkins, J. Masters, E. Hammond, E. Cann, N. Monckton, F. Peacocke, D. Clark, V. Jolly, G. Hammond, M. Beale, T. Brown, Turner, and Dr Mary Douglas. An enjoyable time was spent dancing at Mr 9 S. Lewis’ home, Cambridge, on Friday evening. The hostess wore a green marocain frock. Others present were Mesdames H. Lewis, Bryce, Sands, Lee, and Hawkesby, Misses J. Caw, R. Lewis, I. Pratt, D. Cleary, R. Calvert, N. Armstrong, P. Brown, C. Cliitty, M. Souter, H. Tompkins, J. Ferguson, N. Taylor, R. Davys, M. Peake, It. Lock, I. Gow, R. Brown, K. Armstrong, M. King, E.-Dallimore, and J. Gow. A pretty wedding took place in St. Peter’s Church, Hamilton, on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Nancy Rees Manning, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Manning, of Hamilton, was married to Mr Colin Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, Cambridge. The bride wore a charming frock of shell pink georgette and pink panne velvet. A pink tulle veil embroidered in silver was also worn, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink blooms. Miss F. Feake, the chief bridesmaid, had on iavender georgette and a turban cap to match. Misses Joyce Manning and Barbara Taylor wore georgette frocks of pale green and primrose shade, and turbans to tone. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr Cliff Rowe. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Those present were Mesdames A. E. Manning, J. Taylor, L. Tompkins, C. Meredith, F. Macky, Blennerhassett, W. I. Taylor, Self, H Douglas, J. Ritchie, J. Taylor, 0. Self, A. S. Brewis, L. Swales, E. M. Cowie, J. Bollard, Whewell, A. It. Brown, and L. Walker, Misses Wynn Manning, B. Manning, M. Taylor, H. Taylor, Court, E. Jackson, E. Necker, N. Douglas, M. Beale, I. Manning, Whewell, Pickering, W. Plummer, M. Necker, and G. Hammond. A merry party for those home for the term holidays was given by Mrs P. W T yllie on Thursday evening. The young people spent a jolly time dancing. Those present were Misses 0. Rutherford, I. Guy. R. Vickery, B. Manning, J. Gilfillan, G. Rummerstrum, K. Oliver, E. Vickery, C. Chitty, N. Sergei, A. Gilfillan, N. Rutlierfoid, and M. Oliver. AUCKLAND, June 3. The weather has changed for the worse, and we are threatened with heavy rain for the holiday, which is likely to spoil the attendance at the races and the various ex • cursions advertised to take place in the different places in and around Auckland. Two large evening bridge parties have been given by Mrs W. H. Parkes at her home, Marinoto, Symonds street, during the past week Scarlet and white flowers were used as decorations for the drawing while gold chrysanthemums w r ere charmingly arranged under shaded lights on the supper table in the dining room. Mrs Bertram Dawson, Braeside, \ ictoria avenue, gave a tea party on Thursday afternoon of last week in honour of the bride, Mrs James Rose. Chrysanthemums and autumn foliage were used as decorations for the drawing room, and in the dining room the table was arranged with choice roses. Mrs Dawson wore a frock of henna georgette, and Mrs Rose a brown ensemble suit, and small bat. Some of those present were: Mrs S. Thorne George, in a tan coloured ensemble euit, and smart hat in a lighter shade; Mrs Waller, grey marocain, and grey hat; Mrs W. R. Colbeck, beige coloured frock, and hat to tone; Mrs Aveling, mole eneerable suit, and smart pink hat; Lady Lockhart, brown marocain, and brown hat; Mts Fairclough, navy blue ensemble suit, and navy hat; Miss H. Horton, mole frock, and hat to tone; Mrs Ferguson, rose du bois frock, and rose-coloured hat; and Mrs Burns, dark red ensemble suit, and hat in a lighter shade. Miss Audrey Studholme, of Waipapa, is the guest of Mrs A. M. Ferguson, Victoria avenue, Kemuera. Miss Ailsa Burns, of Remuera, has returned home after spending a few weeks with Mrs Frank Barker, of Te Hapera, Poverty Bay. Mrs W. Baxter, of Timpru, and Mrs Denis Hoav*. of Christchurch, are staying at the Hotel Cargos.

The Misses Goldie (2) sailed 1 " tha Aoraugi last week on a visit to Sydzc \ j Mrs J. J. Kingston, Victoria r.vemio, / Remuera, gave a large dance la3t Thursday j evening, when a good floor, good music, j and a plentiful supply of partners ensured’, for those present a very happy time. Mrs j Kingston's frock of petunia shaded maro- j cain was embroidered with gold beads; Misa Gwen Kingston wore a frock, of floral ninon. j Among those present were: Misses Burns' (2), Vaile, Alison, J. Spence, D. Wilson, G.l Robertson, M. Mitchelson, Stokes (2), L.[ Milne, M. Low, J. Buddie, C. Tunks, G.\ Bayly, C. Anderson, and N. Bush, etc. \ A mask and fancy dress dance, arranged by a committee of girls to raise funds for the coming bazaar in aid of St. Matthew’s Church was held in St. Matthew's Hall last Wednesday evening. The hall was decorated with clusters of bamboo and tall palms, and overhead lines of coloured lights with gay paper streamers were suspended. The tables in the supper room were superbly decorated with pink and crimson carnations. The dance opened with a grand march, in which were pierrots and pierrettes, Spanish, Fiench and Italian peasants, ladies of the East, Early Victorian ladies, sailors, gipsies, Chinese, footballers, packs of cards, golliwogs, and many other characters. The fifth annual dance of the Query Club was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, when among those present were Mrs 11. S. King, royal blue brocade; Mrs F. Wiseman, black and silver tissue; Mia Bartleet, gold brocade; Miss M. Bartleot, silver and blue brocade; Miss Griffiths, black and silver; Miss N. Hemus, green velvet; and Miss Williams, flame georgette.

Included among the guests staying at the>' Grand Hotel are: Mrs W. Harrison (Hastings), Miss B. Rutherford (North Canterbury), Mias Newbiggen (Hastings), Miaa Cameron (Wanganui), and Miss F. Carter, * Wellington). i _ Another Pavlova programme woe presented at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when the inclusion of the “Chopiniana" ballet, a, series of rine dances performed as aju accompaniment to the beautiful melodic* of !

Chopin's preludes and waltzes, was the chief attraction. There is to be a special holiday Tuatinee this afternoon (the King’s birthday), when it is expected there will be a crowded house as usual. The queues for the early doors begin to line up each day about noon, a happening we have never, to my knowledge, seen before.