People and Parties

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18355, 24 March 1934, Page 11

People and Parties

Mrs Ewart Brown, Gisborne, was a .r-rent visitor to Wellington. .Vns Ci. YY. Humphreys, Gisborne, iimt Miss Elisor, Dunedin, are' visiting Christchurch. Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Laura Fitzgerald, Mrs. Appleton and Miss Bobbie Appleton, Gisborne, who went to Dunedin for the F'itzgerald-i’alnier wedding, were the guests of Mrs. 1L A.. Palmer, Ravensbourne. Mrs. Arthur Owen. Gisborne, who has been spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. K. G. Hallatnoi'e, of Invercargill,

has returned home. Miss Bunty Barns-Graham leaves on Monday’for Bulls, where she is to he the guest of Miss Cynthia Wilson. Miss Jeskie Adams leaves to-morrow for Wellington on a. holiday visit: Mr. and Mrs. \V. R. Barker, “Midelney,” left yesterday for Lake ilotoiti. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Robertson, Russell street, leave to-morrow for Oamaru to visit their daughter, Mrs. A. F. Excell. While in Unmaru Mr. Robertson will attend the jubilee celebrations of his old school, the Oainaru North School. Miss R. Mee left yesterday for Tolagu Bay to stay with Miss Ouslila Fitzgerald. Mrs. .C. 1). Stewart, School road, is spending a holiday in Palmerston North. Airs. W. Maclaurin, llexton, is the guest of Mrs. A. J. Stock, Domett street. Miss Marjorie Hawker, Adelaide, arrived in Gisborne on Thursday ami is the guest of Mrs J. C. N. Thomas, Owen road Miss Mackie, Dunedin, is the guest of

Mrs. G. ■V. Smith, “Waitaria,” tahiMisses A. Cox and AT. Christophers, who are returning to their homes at Cambridge after visiting Hawke’s Bay, are spending the week-end in Gisborne. Miss Winnie Barns-Graham leaves on Monday lor Christchurch, where she is to Lake part in the. forthcoming golt tournament at the Shirley links, whirli includes the Canterbury tournamenl. New Zealand autumn foursomes (for, 1 women players), mixed foursomes, "and s i an open championship l . ; Mr and Mrs. W. E. Goffe returned I 1 from Tolaga Bay on .Sunday. I Miss Betty Beetham, Masterton, and ■ Miss J. McKellar, Dunedin, are the j guests of the Misses Mary and Monica i Murphy, Muriwai. ; | Mrs. H. D. deLantour, who has been j visiting her sister, Airs. A., L.' Singer,“Bridgewater,” returned to Wairoa yesterday. Airs. A. S. Muir, who lias been visiting Wellington and Wairoa, is exported to return to Gisborne to-morrow. Alias Nell Kennedy, formerly of the Cook Hospital nursing staff, left Auckland yesterday by the Mariposa for Melbourne, where she is to take further study in the nursing profession at the

Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. Airs W. A. Allen, Gisborne, is ill present in Wellintgon. Recent guests at the AViiite Star Hotel, Queenstown, included Air. and Airs It. Fitzgerald, Gisborne. Mr. A. 11. Aides, Wellington, accompanied by his daughter, Airs. Hughes Steele. Wellington, arrived last evening from The Chateau, Tongariro National Park, and Rotorua. The visitors are staving at the Alasonic Hotel. On Monday evening a special meeting of the National Council df Women will be held in the reference room at Tuvanganui Library to consider the final arrangements for the sale of goods and ■ morning tea to be held in Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Wednesday morning, and to discuss business in connection with the conference to be held in Christchurch in April. “NUGGET” prevents the embarassment of “Shoe Shame.”*

Tenuis at Kaiti The last of the weekly tournaments for the season was held on Wednesday alternoon by lady members of the Gisborne Ljiwn Tennis Club, and although the attendance was small, those playing enjoyed good tennis under most favorable conditions, the weather being line and calm, and the courts in excellent order. .Misses H. Corson and AL Macaulay succeeded in winning the tournament, with Alisses E. Alurphy and B. Kemp the runners-up. The other -members playing wore ' Mesdames G'. G. Clifton, W. L. Irwin, 11. V. 'Stovell, Maxwell (Sydney), l*. Crawford, and .1. Irvine. Tennis at Whataupoko The weekly tournament was held on Wednesday afternoon my the lady mem-

bers oi tire Whataupoko Tennis Club, and much enjoyed,'. the weather being ideal, and tile • courts in good order. Alternoon tea was served in the pavilion, a ,howl of A trican marigolds adorning the table. The successful competitors were Alesdames Al. K. Boon and W. Mason, and the runners-up Mesdames Sloan and G. .). Robertson. The other players taking part were Mesdames F. Ditcher, 11. li. i’urbott, G‘. N. Lockett, F. MacDonald, .1. Straw bridge, R. Gray. Alisses N. Stubbs, D. Dickering, R. Stephenson, and J.. Nakler. Gisborne Croquet Chib The weather on Wednesday and-Thurs-day was very favorable for croquet, it being line and sunny on both days, when there was a good attendance ol members at the Gisborne Croquet Club s courts at Kaiti. Alternoon tea was served informally in the pavilion and much appreciated; the ladles lieing tastefully ueroraled with dahlias in mixed autumn tunings. Among the players present were Mesdanies E. A. Aloneiietf, T. G. Lawless, T. Corson, Kennedy, A. ,). Barnard, i\ A.' Alunro, J. Alaginnity, U. A. Jennings, li. Gilmer,.F. E. Ormiston, 11. F. Forster, .7. S. Waueliop, N. Gaudeli, Al. Cranney, W. .7. Simpson, ,1. Nasmith, •G. Birch and G. Henderson. The championship matches will commence next week, the first to he played off on .Monday, weather permitting, so a ‘ good attendance of players and interested spectators is expected at the lawns dur- I

big tin; week. Pre-nuptial Gift Party A very happy lime was spent at the residence of All's. -L Aitehison, Ngatapa. on Tuesday afternoon, when friends of Miss Gladys McDowell were entertained at a gift party in view of tier approaching marriage. A dainty a I term,on tea was served in the drawing-room, which was tastefully decorated with zinnias amt marigolds in autumn tones. Aliss McDowell was the recipient of many varied and beautiful gilts for use in the kitchen of her future home. The guests included Mesdames Atkins, Robb, H. M. White, E. Lennie, D. McKay, A. F. Barber, A. Nicol, D. Fitzgerald, R. Poyiiter (Sydney), .J. Read, J, C. Fitzgerald. AV. MeCliskie, R. Piercy, and J. Duulton; Alisses G. McDowell, A. Piercy, L. Holmes, (Cam hii'hm). M. Atkins, .7. Picken and E Holmes. Afternoon Party for Bride-to-be A very delightful party was given on Thursday afternoon by Mesdames II B. Drummond, 11. It. Willianis and If. G. lline, who.- ns combined hostesses, entertained a large number of guests at a gift tea in honor of Aliss Anne Oaddum, who is to be married next month, the gathering being hold at the, home of Airs Drummond in Aberdeen road. The drawing-room was prettily decorated with bowls of lovely zinnias in bright colorings and dahlias to tone, yellow and gold shades predominating. A popular feature of the afternoon’s entertainment was an exhibition of artistic water-color paintings by Miss Chrissie Watkins, which was staged in the dining-room, the pictures being hung around the walls. The floral decorations wore charmingly carried out with mixed autumn flowers in varied gay colors, tastefully blended and arranged, the room presenting a very attractive appearance with its collection of charming water-colors, which were greatly admired, offset by the white walls and bright-hues of the flowers. The weather being beautifully fine, With brilliant sunshine, the guests spent the greater part of the afternoon in the garden, where an interesting “flower” competition engaged the attention of those present. Miss Alolly Foster was the successful competitor, receiving a charming prize. A delicious afternoon tea was handed round informally in the various rooms, and afterwards the guest of honor was presented with a large basketful of brown paper parcels, which had 'been brought by the guests. These were opened under a large shady tree in the garden by Miss Gadduni, assisted by Miss 'Snilie Cotterill, while '(he other guests sat in the sunshine j watching the numerous attractive and ! useful gifts being undrapped. The iguest of honor thanked her friends for their generosity in a few suitable

! words. j Mis If. B. Drummond was wearing a becoming frock of navy blue geor- ' ge'tte printed in a pink floral design, i Mrs H. R. Williams was gracefully ; frocked in lettuce-green and white patterned flat crepe. A smartly modelled frock of blaeki silk marovain, relieved' with a while collar, was worn by Alts R. G. lline. ' J . ATjss 'Gadduni wore a smart three | quarter length coat and skirt to mulch ' of bright ntivy Id tie wool georgette, i ■will) a 'while crepe-do-chine. Mouse i I cimf.ied with fngof ting and i,i- while scarf -tii mat eh. and a s.nail white lull, j Among the guests were Mesdames !’. E. Guddu.ii,' W. R. B. Willoek, li. - !'. Gam brill, E. 11. Black; 11, D. dcLaui u. (Wairoa), 0, if. Williams, H. E. I'nv-r. W. L. Irwin. J G. Nolan, 1, Aliles. AL L. Holden. W. A. Bowie, A. .1 Slock. .1. AleLe d. 11. G, WcJJbourmv ( laud 11. Willi,a: ■ >. X. 11. Bull. II L. Primrose, J. C. Parker, F. Kahlenberg, G. W. Kells, J. Jex-Blake, H. P. Iva.. li. Watson, Al. Go'rdon, 0. Ormerod, II V. Stovell, J. W. Williams, H. B. Williams, I;. Balfour, W. Oakdcn, J. L. Graham, li. IT. Burke, J. Al. Alonckton, Selby, Bull, ATcDend, and Dr. Nina Al u i r. Alisses S. Cotterill, M. Foster, K. Sherrill, Al. Macaulay, P. and M. Faulkner, J. McKellar (Dunedin), 11. Watkins, AL Sheirat't, J. Hutchinson (Vancouver), P. deLantour, T. Ganl- '< tier, J. Richards, P. Seymour, AL Shield, B. Alurray, li, Barry, H. Voiteh, W. Barns-Graham, S. Ormerod, K. Sherri ff, E. J legally; E Thomas, E. Myhill, J. and H. Op Id well, B. Beetham (Masterton)., M. and Al. Murphy, 11. Nolan, B. Kemp, M. and J. Blair, I;. Alee, AL Haggitt (Dunedin), and Al. Rees, <

League of Mothers During the meeting of the League of Mothers on Tuesday, the custom ol “spotting”, at cabarets and hip-pocket flask questions were discussed. In introducing the subject, Mrs. W. E. Goffe read extracts on the subject from reports qf the Justices of the Peace Conference hold recently in Auckland, and urged that a very delinitc stand should he taken by parents, as it appeared that any legislation passed was of little v 'alue. Pre-nuptial Party A very enjoyable “miscellaneous” 1 gift party was given on Monday afternoon in honor ot Alias Gladys McDowell prior to her marriage, by the Alamituke Women’s Institute and ladies of the district. in the institute rooms, which had Coon most artistically decorated with gaillardias, marigolds, dahlias, and roses m gold and orange, shades. The guests were entertained at amusing' competitions and enjoyable musical items, 1 spending a delightful afternoon. The first competition was. won by the guest of honor, and'the* second l>y-AI osdames F. ,R. Diercy and Berthelsen, who tied for first place. A delicious afternoon tea v.'as served, during which a. short ;peeeli in praise of the guest of honour, wishing her every happiness-and success in the future, on behalf of those present, was made the institute president, Mi's. -MeCliskie. Aliss McDowell, assisted by Miss B. Livingstone, then opened the many gift parcels, revealing a varied collection of useful and ornamental articles for use in her future home, and afterwards expressed thanks I .- her friends in a pleasing speech.

“For She’s a Jolly Good Follow” was sung by those present, followed l>v community singing. The., guest of honour, who is a very popular resident of the d'strut, received the good wishes of all those'present, who expressed their pleasiiio that matrimony would not mean her departure from among them, as her mine was to be near-by. Aliss McDowdl wore a smart red and white striped •fliasta crepe frock, with it cream coat iml ci'eam stitched hat. Those niTsont included Alesdamesj Billiard, Kirk. Radley, Saddler. Mr 'liskie. McDowell, Hamilton, Buckley. 1. Hepburn, W. Livingstone, Cotton.

’ Livingstone, Mmiro, ' K. Hepburn, ’aimer. Shanks, Preston. Daulton. T • cub'll, Whiting. Kane, Piercy, CnluU. Y>enl Leg. att. AI "•scrip, Jones, ’radford, and Rovd • AUssos Alunro. Vi'■-•tone. Piercy, Sadler, Daulton, od A. Alunro. nkitimn Women’s Institute

1 in: annual meeuug of the .fakitimn A omens institute was held on Wednesday at Poiio-o-Rawni. Mrs. halbert, the president for the year just compieteu, was m tlie chair.

Proceedings opcn.M with the institute song and prayer, after which the retiring president, in a few pleasing words, ex pressed her appreciation of the work done by'members while she was in ofliee, ami the hope that everything would go equally smoothly and satisfactorily during the ensuing year. The balance sheet was.adopted, a substantial credit balance being shown.

The election of officers was then held. Mrs. Halbert on retiring nominated Mrs. W,. T. Pitt as president, the meeting unanimously electing Mrs. Pitt to the office. Mrs. li. Kciha was unanimously elected secretary for the coming year. The existing committee was re-elected, with the addition .of three new members. Mrs. liadfield was elected delegate for the federation meeting oil April 14. Mesdames Harat-a Raiigiuia and Halbert were elected vice-presidents. The prizes were distributed for the half-yearly competition, which resulted as follows: Mrs. Nasmith, 1 ; Airs. R. Keilia, 2; Airs. C. Pitt, 3.

Atuch interest was taken in the. results of the special competition inaugurated on the institute’s birthday recently, which were announced at tlie meeting, Mrs. liadfield winning the Alaori section and Mrs. Kei'ha the European section, with Mrs. Woods (special), second. The, blue sachet competition was won by Aliss To Jlei Smith.

Airs. Jones. Manutuke, gave an instructive demonstration on preserving apples in sulphur. Alaori action songs were given by the junior members. An adjournment was made for luncheon. at which I)r. and Airs. Ellison and Airs. Boyd, of Rarotonga, were guests of the institute. They were very interested to hear of the progress and good work of the institute. During the meal Airs. Tituna presented the retiring president with a token of appreciation, on behalf of fellow members, in the form of a small teaspoon ornamented with tho institute badge. The hostesses for the meeting, and All's Jones, who gave the interesting demonstration, were all accorded hearty votes of thanks for their services. A very enjoyable meeting was brought to a close with all singing tho National Anthem. After-wedding Dance

As a finale to the festivities connected with the Bart ram-,Seymour wedding on Wednesday, Airs C. 11. Seymour, the bride’s mother, in addition to the afternoon’s reception, gave a most delightful dance in the evening at Le Grand Cafe for the bridesmaids and their friends, and also for her eldest daughter, Aliss E. Seymour, who assisted as hostess.

The ballroom, prettily decorated •with rose-pink flowers and hangings, presented an attractive scene with its softly shaded lights, the crowd of luip'py dancers, ami graceful and colorful frocks. Tho dance music, was provided by Chrisp’s orchestra, and a dainty buffet supper was served, while ires and cool drinks 'were dispensed throughout the evening. The dance was thoroughly enjoyed, all spending a .very jolly time, the floor being in excellent order and the gathering most congenial. 'The hostess 'welcomed her guests wearing a handsome frock of lino black lace and scarlet floral georgette combined, and worn with a coatee to match over a scarlet satin underdross. Aliss Seymour wore a becoming •Wk of bright red satin, with shoes; to match. The bridesmaids, Misses! ISeymour, J. Bartram, J. Dumpney j (Orieotldville). and S. Fraser, were in; rim pretl'y blue lave organdie frocks yvm'H 'al : 1,0 wedding. Among those presen! were Mrs lx.! Barf rani, who ‘.core tho-.-I gehrgetb.* in j rink tonings; Mrs M. !.. Holden, n id-I mgiil blue georgetie; AirsS, !.). Reeves, j royal blue georgette; Airs C. Graham, t white-sittin; All's J. L. Reeves, a frock j

'and.coatee to match of {Jack lace and georgette; Airs V. - Caul ton, black taffeta; Mrs .1. CL Reeves, -white'embossed georgette. Mrs .K.'Colson (Tolaga- Bay), chose grey flat crepe, relieved with touches of violet; Mrs j. G. Nol.au, a frock and coatee of cream lace; Mrs P. F. Barker, Idack goorgoHe' and lace; Mrs A.' J. ReiJ (Tolaga Bay), black georgette trimmed with a yoke and finishings of shell-pink headed ninon; Airs 11. E. 1 'Gave, oyster grey penu d’tinge crepe; Alrk'iL E. Harris, navy blue and white checked dimity trimmed with frilling to match. Miss J\. Bartram was wearing black georgette;- Aliss X. Patterson (Ti-maru), white-sponge crepe printed in a small floral design; Miss L. Bain, deep 'delphinium blue ernquelle crepe; Miss X. Bowen, flame satin trimpied with touches of gold; Miss S. t hrisji, cggnshell blue ninon trimmed wills frills; Aliss K. Hi t ing, pale pink luce and organdie; Miss I’. Seymour, oldgold crinkled crepe, with a coatee ot amethyst velvet; Miss .1. MacDonald, deep nattier blue georgette; Miss AL Hamilton, Id.a-ck taffeta trimmed with gold. AJiss E. Barker, was frocked. in bright rose pink 'and white checked dimity; Miss V. Dodd, royal blue georgette trimmed with tucks; Miss K. Sherritf, black georgette trimmed with touches of shell pink; Aliss E. .Murphy, lettuce green and white checked organdie trimmed xvitJi white; Aliss B. Alee, black taffeta ; Aliss M. Kemp, black, white and green checked organdie; Miss 1). Jeune, floral georgette in autumn tonings; Aliss 11. liartram, Burgundy red georgette; Aliss D. Bartram, red and while checked dimity ; Aliss X. Alonek, white sprigged dimity; Aliss J. Dods, floral georgette in blue tonings.

Aliss A. Reeves was wearing pale pinl organdie trimmed with ruching t match; Aliss ('. Fitzgerald, black taffeta Aliss J. Crawford, old gold lace; Aliss I-' .Matthews, violet embossed georgette Aliss P. Gunn, black taffeta trimmei with tiny colored floral posies; Aliss T .Gardner, palm given georgette; Aliss Al Alurphy, black georgette; Aliss (1. \Ysl (Palmerston North), while taffeta print.a in a large pink floral design; Aliss I AlacDonald, .midnight, blue embosser georgette relieved with touches of gold Aliss M. Smith, white, satin; Aliss S’ Ormond, black taffeta trimmed will bright pink yoke and frilled sleeve: Aliss Al. Murphy, white georgette; AllsA. Caldwell, figured organdie in paste, shades ; Aliss F. Matthews, eau-de-nil green satin; Miss AlcDoncll (Wanganui) floral• georgette in pastel tones. Aliss N. Bruce was frocked in black georgette trimmed with frills; Aliss .1 Thornton, apple green georgette; Aliss J. Alorris. flame colored crepe satin: Aliss B. Weeks, black georgette; Aliss McKellar (Dunedin), black taffeta ; Aliss AT. Hunt, sky blue georgette. Alcssrs. J. L. Reeves. I). M. Barker. E. Dodd. S'. Porter. S. D. Reeves, H. E. (hive, K. Colson, A. J. Reid. H. E. Harris. L. Bartram, C. Graham. VOaulton. J. G. Nolan. Dobson (2), 11. and B. Kemp, R. Fraser, J. Wilson. B, Bruce. N. Loisel, S. Corson, Bright (2). I*. Pittar, B. Pctchcll, J. Clayton, Rhcrriff (2). Willpck (2). IT. Reeves, G. Utt,ing, I. Barnard, L. Seymour, F. Gully, D. Purcell, Al. Scott, A. Gillett. B. Brosnahan, R„ Bartram, P. Plummer, R. Mann. K. deMontalk, Smith (2). 0. Bush. Afaude (2). Broadhurst (2). P. Wallis, Alonek (3). S. Thornton, P. Alattliews, A. Palairet, P. Murphy, J. Williams, R. Allan. J. Gardner, and J. Bain. Fashion Tea and Mannequin Parade

Yesterday afternoon the Plunket Society held a very successful and ’ enjoyable fashion tea and mannequin j parade at Messrs. Petries’, Limited, display room, the firm kindly supplyj ing the garments and hats shown dur- ( ing the parade, and the valuable as- , sistance of members of their staff. . The large room was effectively decorated with bowls of bright dahlias, . these also adorning the stage, r There was quite a good attendance, ; each chair being occupied and every small table being surrounded by members of the audience. Before the fashion parade commenced, Mr. S. V. Tate, of Messrs, Potties’, Limited, welcomed those present, on behalf of the Plunket Society, and thanked ’ them for their patronage, and then I acted as showman in a very able manner throughout the display. As is usual at these displays, feminine wearing apparel for all occasions according to the current season was shown, ami the models supplied , by Afossrs Potties’ were of (lie latest styles, materials, and colorings, and , included :f number of exclusive and charming designs. During 'tho afternoon musical selections wore provided by a radio gramophone, and when half the models had been shown a delicious afternoon tea was served by the Plunket Society, assisted by many willing helpers who waited assiduously upon the audience at their tables. The first mannequin to appear was Miss Lorraino Bain, who wore a smart street frock of brown Angoralaine with a wide white Quaker cqllar. After the other mannequins had shown their various frocks, Aliss Bain again entered the stage, showing a red tunic suit trimmed with large steel buttons, the skirt being of fine black crepe; at her'next appearance she was wearing' a very smart, well cut -moss green winter coat- with a cravat nec’ p . and shoulder trimming of mole fur; anil then it floral chiffon frock in bright blue tonings suitable for informal dinner or bridge wear. Mrs. Mnrsicano, in turn ns above, showed various smart, matron’s models, including a handsome coat of electric sealskin with a skunk collar; a smart wine-colored satin 'dinner gown; a useful afternoon frock in the new blnck- | berry shade; an exclusive Viennese J model dinner gown in nigger satin; and a smart English model house frock in blue embossed chiffon velvet. Miss Audrey Barker wore a prettv ! blue tunic suit of Angora cloth featuring i a three-quarter coatee, a Russian I tunc | and skirt; a smartly-modelled evening j | frock of black wind-swept satin with lb. j | latest gold 'lace trimming., and a train., ! cut on slimming bias lines; a charming dinner frock of moss-green lace combine I j with beige lace, this being a Continental . model; a quaint afternoon frock of gre u j checked taffeta with touches of whin • and black. Miss Sinclair was a graceful figure in a very exclusive Viennese model tiiine suit in the latest- shade of green : a closefitting bias-cut black dinner frock with quaint, sleeves braided in an intricate white design; a short coatee of while einiinette velvet; an English tailored checked coat of soft blanket doth worn over a smart red suit trimmed with white eyelets; an attractive golfing outfit comprising a Harris tweed skirt in brown and a new cardigan fastening to the peck if required; n very striking suit of bright Lido blue combined with touches of bright cherry; a pretty brown satin frock very becoming to the youthful figure. Mrs. G. W. Willprk wore an English model frock cut on tailored lines in rustcolored Angoralaine; an English modd ensemble of blue Alunro spun material trimmed with novel .nickel buttons; a blue lace frock trumped with beige lac' 1 ; a very smart black, frock of Viennese wool georgette trimmed on the quaint sleeves with braid;,a beautiful coat of northern musquash featuring the latest collar qnd cuffs, and a graceful brown silk ijiaro<)oin frock cut on siinple lines,

d Miss On shin Bright wore a pretty k frock of moss green blister sntin • - crepe; a quaint evening gown of lemon corded satin with full bouffant 10 sleeves; a smartly cut street frock of ' s blue Angoralaine; a very attractive d English model coat of grey Ribauhki L with a cravat neck and trimmings of '• real moleskin; a charming fawn jume per suit of the new non-stretch wool T mateiial. '• Miss .Tom' Trvjne wore a Continental T model tunic suit of navy blue with r red trimmings; a useful bridge frock 8 of rust-colored novelty georgette fabric cut on slimming lines with a liigli--8 isli neck and frills trimming the skirt; a smart two-piece bottle green suit d with ovst'er anil moss trimmings; a windswept satin dinner frock in lace T with heavy tinsel trimming, an e.'id tremely smart model ; a. becoming ml ’> woven suit, cut on tailored lines. Suitable shoes and hose were worn e by the mannequins with the various models shown, and smart hats to match 1 with the outdoor garments. ’ A number of the latest models in k autumn and winter millinery were disk played by Mrs. W. A. Howie to advantage, some of the shapes being decidedly 1 smart and very becoming, while a tew ■ were very quaint and novel in design. l - The hats were all of ielt or velour, and k quite small, most of them having no brim d at all. and really very little crown. d The last item was a bride, depicted by h Miss Ruth Sinclair, wearing a graceful s ivory windswept uucrushahle satin frock ' with the orthodox veil, and carrying a " sheaf of pink Belladonna lilies: and her attendant bridesmaid, Miss 1.. Bain. • wearing a pretty rose pink windswept > satin frock. At the conclusion. Mr. Tale thanked the mannequins for their careful handling of the frocks and accessories, which ' was greatly appreciated by his firm. 1 Among the audience were Mesdames J. I Blair. A. M. Butlett. .1, W. Nolan, 11. (1. Wellbourne, G. Y. Smith. W. Bruce, j ■ ( (!. N. Thomas. H. Kendou. I). E. | 1 Chrisp. S. If Nathan. \. Barker. A. Whitehead. 11. Mi I,onion, f L. I’arkcr. j W. I!. B. Willofk.- J. G. Nolan. O. C. ■ 1 Clifton. W. L. Irwin. M. L. Holden, j R. C. Barker, \V. Langlands, S. Me- j Demon. -1 Bams-Grnham. F. 11. Mane. • -:V. TV Brine, N. 11. Bull, IT. E: Maude. if T. Holden. H. H. Dodd. I j Brans,. J.. Puflett. IT. 11. Smith. W. , Hamilton Irvine, IT. DoCosta. I. Stephen- | on, VV, .1. Sinclair. T. !>. Spence, W. Dods. B. F. Gamlirill, C. K. Williams ITuatoriab lan Buchanan (Canterbury), Bark Twist, 11. B>. Kay, Harold Black, it. Johnston (Auckland), Bartlett, B. I Robertson. T. E. Toneycliffe, Hair, j Morris, Ward, T. '[’odd, Mossman, 1. > Davis, <’. Muir, A. Corson, and Dr. NT ! Muir. ! Misses K. Thomas, N. Bruce. M. I Blair. J. Hutchinson (Vancouver), W. | and H. Harns-Graiiam, B. and M. Faulkner, S. Ootterill, M. and M. Murjihy, N. Bowen, B. DeCosta, R. Stephenson. B. ivenip, Beet ham (Masterton), E. Hegnrtv, 11. Nolan, V. Burmml, F. Williamson, B. deLawtour, Faddy (Wellington.) 1). Barton, Spence, M. Hawker (Adelaide), B. Murray, G. Smith, M Bruce, J. Graham, M. Smith, 11. and E. BrookeTavlor. Billiam. Winchcomhe, i 5. Murray, and Maekie (Dunedin). Makaraka Display A large number of ’people attended the Makaraka-Matawnero Hall on rhursday night for the concluding portion of the dahlia display held throughout the afternoon. Several 1 items were rendered and greatly cu-

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joyed, ihesc including a dance duo by Misses Edith Livingstone and Margaret, Jonasen, and also solo dances by each of those performers, the former giving a soldiers’ flag dance and the latter a Highland Fling. In addition, a song was rendered by Mrs Breeze. Rotarians’ Counterpart. LONDON - , *Feb. 11. Soroptimists are the women equivalent of Rotarians, and they are increasing in numbers in many parts of the country. Last week at the Greater London Club’s tenth annual dinner representatives of no fewer than dO provincial clubs were present. Lady Barrett, the eminent surgeon, is President of the National Union of Sornptimist Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland. She presided at the dinner, and the large company* included Miss Lilian Beylis, Mr Blanket Greene, and Colonel Kthcrton. The most brilliant speech of the evening, was that of Dr. Addison Phillips, for do years headmistress of the Clifton High School for Girls.