Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19106, 29 August 1936, Page 11

Women's World

People and Parties

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Mr. and Mrs. Randall Sherratt and their two sons, who have been visiting Nelson for the inter-college football matches, returned to Gisborne on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Buchanan, Taihape. who have been visiting Gisborne for Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sherratt’s golden jubilee wedding celebrations, are returning south to-morrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Parke Pittar, Daphne street, who have been visiting Christchurch and Tirnaru, returned to Gisborne on Wednesday. Miss Mildred Nicol, Wellington, is spending a holiday with her parents, Air. and Mrs. A. j. Nicol, Stout street. Mrs. Powrie, Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, arrived on Wednesday to be the guest of her sister, Airs. A. S. Seymour, Russell street.

Air. and Airs. L. Thompson, Rotorua, are spending the vacation as the guests of the latter’s parents, Air. and Mrs. B. S. Cox, Harris street. Airs. R. C. Murphy, Panikau, who was a visitor to Nelson for the intercollegiate football matches, has returned to Gisborne. Air. D. G. Speedy, Aliss Alargaret Speedy, Dannevirke, and Alaster Graham Alastcrton. who have been the guests of Airs. W. L. Irwin, left yesterday for Rotorua. Airs. T. G. Lawless, Ormond road, has left on a holiday visit to Auckland and Rawene. 1 Airs. .T. Kayes, Gisborne, after a short visit’ to Opotiki, has left to visit her parents. Mr. and Airs. Kirkbride, Alatangi. POISONED PEOPLE. Thousands of lives are ruined every year by the terrible poison—Uric Acid —which attacks the sensitive nerves, causing frightful suffering. If you suffer from Uric Acid buy a G/G treatment of Birina, remarkable new Rheumatic remedy. From McKeague’s two shops, Gladstone Road and Ormond Road. Birma carries Money-Rack Guarantee.*

Aliss Pamela Price, Gisborne, and Miss Theresa Ward, Merivale lane. Christchurch, will stay with Aliss Nance Blunden, Carvossa, Waikari,. for the Hawarden golf tournament on September 3 and 4. The Alisses Natalie and i.yndall Williams left yesterday oil a holiday visit to Hawke’s Bay. -Mr. and Airs. A. W. Bright, Whatatutu, and their little daughter are the week-end guests of Airs. H. E. Bright, Haronga road. Alesdames G. 0. K. Sainsbury and C. R. Sainsbury, who have been the guests of Air. and" Airs. W. G. Sherratt, returned to Wairoa yesterday. Aliss E. Davies, Rawiri street, who has been staying with friends on the Coast, returned to Gisborne yesterday.

Airs. J. Oman and her three children, Wliatatutu, are spending the holidays at their Wainui Beach cottage.

Aliss Peggy DeCosta, Clifford street, who lias been spending a holiday in Auckland, is expected home on Alomlny. Alesdames W. A. Bowie and R. G. Crawford and Aliss E. Alillar are leaving on Atonday to attend the Drama League plays in Palmerston North, Air. and Airs. W. W. Sherratt, Hawke’s Bay, who have been visiting Gisborne for Air. and Airs. W. G. Sherratt’s golden wedding celebrations, left on their return south yesterday.

Mrs. H. H. Dods, Whatacntu, has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Pay. Aliss T). Izod, Gisborne, is staying with Air. and Airs. Izod, sen., Dargaville.

Miss Rosemary Rees, who had been an inmate of the Wairoa Hospital for some davs, was discharged on Tuesday. Airs. E. Ewart Brown was hostess at a very jolly mah-jong party at her home in Ormond road on. Wednesday afternoon, five tables of players being entertained. The. drawing-room was beautifully decorated with fragrant spring flowers, which included freesias, daffodils, hyacinths, and Iceland poppies. Afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being enhanced with a bowl of gaily coloured aneinonies.

Aliss Trtida SI routs, Wanganui, is the guest of Airs. Gerald Kemp, Russell street.

-Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Reeves, Tolaga Bay, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. EM. Gunn, Wainui read. Much interest is being displayed in the British Drama League festival, which is to be held in Palmerston North next week, and a party of Gisborne players is motoring down to present a play entitled “Barren.” Those taking part will be Misses Peggy Bowie, Valerie Cox, and Cora Oman, and Mr. Hugo Wall. Miss Edna Little, who has been a member of the staff of the Melbourne Cash for the past seven years, severed her connection with the, firm to-day, when sho was made the recipient of a token of esteem from the staff. Miss Little, who is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Little, Tamarau, is leaving to take up nursing training at Coromandel Hospital in preparation for contemplated service in the mission field.

Lady Wavortreo, London, is a visitor to Auckland.

The diamond wedding was celebrated on Thursday of Air. and Airs. W. Alallindine, Whangarei. Air. and Airs. Alallindine. who were married in London on August 27, 1876, arrived in New Zealand 54 years ago. They lived’ first at Grafton, "later at Ngaruawnhia and are now resident in Whangarei. Air. Alallin dine is aged 80 and Airs. Mallindine is 82 years of age. Golden Wedding Celebrations

Mr. and Mrs. \Y. G. Sherratt, who celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday and who were the recipients of a number of congratulatory telegrams from all over the Dominion, held a. delightful function at their home in Whataupoko on Thursday afternoon, when members of their family ami close friend gathered to offer their congratulations and toast their health. Lovely bowls of daffodils, Iceland poppies and mixed bowls were used for the decoration of the reception rooms, and during the afternoon Airs. Sherratt received a number of exquisite bouquets and posies from friends, and one from the Victoria League. Afternoon ■ tea was served in the dining-room, pride of place being given to a handsome wedding cake, made and iced by Airs. Sherratt’s two daughters, Alesdames P. F. Barker and R. C. Alurphy. In a happy little speech, Air. A, B. Williams congratulated Air. and Airs. Sherratt and proposed their future

health, Airs. Sherratt suitably respond ing.

Airs. Sherratt welcomed the guests wearing a smart light navy ensemble, worn with a matching navy hat and shoes. She was assisted by her daughters, Airs. 0. 11. Sainsbury, Wairoa, who was wearing a becoming frock of blue and white spotted maroeaiii; Airs. G. O. Sainsbury, who chose navy blue and white printed liberty' crepe; Mrs. R. C. Alurphy, nigger brown wool maroc.ain; Airs. P. F. Barker, golden brown tailored costume and a liat to tone; Airs. If. Buchanan, Taihape, black wool georgette; Aliss Alargaret Sherratt, a tailored frock of green wool crepe and a brown felt hat; .and daughter-in-law, Airs. W. W, Sherratt, Hawke’s Bay, who wore sapphire blue wool maroeaiii, with a hat to match. Engagements

The engagement is announced of Ronald Sholto, youngest son of Mrs. K. C. White and the late Mr. W. J. Douglas, To Mahunga, Hawke’s Bay, and Joan, second daughter of Mrs. King Reed, Gisborne, and the late Mr. King Reed, Te Araroa.

Private information has been received in Wellington from England of the engagement of Captain John William Tweedie, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, eldest, son- of the- late. Colonel William Tweedie, C.M.G., C.8.E., and Mrs. Tweedie, Beechwood, Dunblane,, Perthshire, and Sheila Mary, only daughter of Brigadier-General T. R-. C. Hudson, C. 8., and Mrs. Hudson, Pyle Hill Newbury, Berkshire. Both Captain Tweedie and Miss Hudson are well known in New Zealand, the former having been aide-de-camp to Lord Bledisloe, and the latter a great friend of Lady Bledisloe, having been resident at Government House for some months. St. John Ladies’ Guild

A delightful afternoon arranged by members of the St. John Ladies’ Guild was held at the home of Mrs. C. Willis, Valley road,- on (Wednesday. There was a good attendance of members, and the hostesses were Mesdames O. Willis. A. Wallis and -A. Elliott. Beautiful bowls of spring flowers were used with artistic effect for the decoration of the drawing-room, where the guests were entertained 1 . Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of the president, Mrs. E. Trowel!. Mrs. 0. Ferris, vice-president, welcomed Miss Fawcett, organising secretary for the British and Foreign Bible Society, who gave a very, interesting address on the work of the society. At the conclusion of her talk the speaker was thanked by Mrs. O. Ferris for her much valued 1 remarks. Apologies for absence were received from Die Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Aires, Mrs. E. Trowell and Misses 11. and C. Watkins.

Several amusing competitions wore arranged for the entertainment of the guests, the first one being won by Mrs. Most. In the second competition Mrs. Wptton and Mrs. Horsetail tied and had to' Cut for first place, the latter drawing the winning card.

At tlie conclusion of the afternoon Mrs. U. Ferris thanked the hostesses for the delightful function, and all those who had assisted' to make it such a success.

Airs. Willis was wearing a becoming frock of wine flat crepe relieved with fawn. Mrs. Wallis chose a smart jumper suit of wine wool.

The guests included Alesdames J. Johnstone, W. Hall, W. Oakden. L. Balfour, C. King, R. Houlahan, Roddick, Horsfall, 11. AI. Williams. AlcCullough, Dennis and Baynes; Misses K. and P. Most and P. Wallis.

Mah Jong Party Aliss Grace Smith entertained a number of her friends at a delightful mahjong party at her home in Clifford street on Wednesday night. Three tables were arranged in the drawing-room, which was prettily decorated with bowls of daffodils and jonquils, combined with primulas. A delectable. supper was served in the diningroom, file table being enhanced with ‘a bowl oi violets.

Aliss Smith welcomed her guests wearing a becoming frock of powder blue cloque crepe. Among those present were Alesdames IT. 11. Smith, P. A. Pettit, W. J. Langlands, Croxson (Auckland), and 1). B. Barry; Alisses B. and S. Chrisp, J. Irvine, L. Bain, R.. Wauchop and l’.’ Crawford.

Rowing Club Card Evening Another enjoyable evening was spent by those present at the Poverty Pay Rowing Club’s boat-house, Bright street, where the weekly llag five-hundred tournament was held on Thursday night. The aggregate for the month closed and the winners will be announced next week. It was announced that an aggregate will be hold every month, commencing on the first Thursday and finishing on the last Thursday in the month. It has been decided to give substantial prizes to the winners of each aggregate. The following were the prize-winners on Thursday night:—Ladies, most clips—Mrs. Hays. 'Gentlemen, most clips.— Mr. Whitely. Winning table, most flags. —Mesdames Kennedy, O’Connell and Ballantyne, and Mrs. A. E. Kirk. Travelling envelope.—Mr. and Mrs. Freddy, Mr. and Mrs. Bains. Other prizes.— Mesdames Bull, Brunton, and 1 Tier, and Mr. Ilueston. Another flag 'five-hundred party will be held next Thursday.

Farewell Card Evening. Miss C. Miller, who is leaving next. Friday to reside in Te Puke and who has been the guest of honour at several jolly parties, was farewelled at a deMghtful flag five-hundred party given by Miss Doreen Nicol at her home in Stout street last Saturday night. Card tables were arranged in the drawing-room, which was beautifully decorated with bowls of spring flowers, which included violets, daffodils and frccsias. A delicious supper was served in the dining-room, the table being enhanced with a centre bowl of daffodils and miniature stock, and small crystal vases of daphne. The players at the winning table were Mesdames P. Wall and A. Ansell and Misses L. Linton and F. Owen. After supper an amusing competition was keenly contested, the winner being Mrs. 0. (•«. Rigby, Miss Nicol welcomed her guests wearing a dainty frock ■ol floral georgette, while the guest of honour looked charming in a frock of red flat crepe trimmed wilh gold lame. St. Mary’s Basketball Dance

Two popular members of St. Mary s Basketball Club, Misses Betty Sheridan and Rene Miller, who are leaving shortly to reside in Wellington, were farewelled at a jolly dance held in the S'olvvn Hall on Thursday night. The ballroom was prettily decorate'* with gaily coloured streamers, and enjoyable music was played by Mrs. 1 hornson, assisted by the' West End Syncopaters. A dainty, buffet supper was served, flic arrangements being in the capable bands of Mrs. P. Norbcrg. During a pleasant interlude the. Rev. Father Rogers, president of the club, farewelled the two guests ol honour, and Miss P. Rigney, captain of tlio St. Mary’s B team, presented them with

attractive handbags, and posies of violets.

The duties of AI.C. wore carried out by Mr. M. Rohan. Miss Miller was wearing an attractive frock of black flat crepe finished at the neck with a pink organdie rose, while Miss Sheridan chose a becoming frock of black crepe marocain trimmed with a spray.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. N. White, Air. and Airs. AlcAlullen; Alesdames i’. Aorberg and A. Alur ray.

Aliases C. Rohan, J. Alley, W. Murray, 1. and D. AicCarthy, Al. AlcCafterty, F. Rigney, Hewitsou, M. Farker, R. Faltmlge, L. Frendergast, Al. Shone, ,J. Williamson, At. and' It. Bean, Al. Scholium, I. Fitzgerald, 0. Norberg, B. Hurt, Kennedy, .1. Alley, F. Sliove, It. U’Gorman, F. Flatten, K. Doyle, AAliller and F. French. Girl Guide Presentation

In the Parish Hull on Alonday afternoon tlie ladies ot tlie First Uisborne Committee oi Dili Guides entertained to tea Aliss Heni Humphreys, who is leaving tne company unu going to tne second Gisborne Company as lieutenant. Airs. Hi. Aiereuith, president oi tlie committee, spoke oi Aliss Humphreys kindues of heart and tier many good qualities, and requested Mrs. McKay to present Aliss Humphreys witli a token of appreciation from tne committee. Airs. Ale Kay said how much they regretted tlie unavoidable absence of Airs. Humphreys, and asked Aliss Humphreys to accept a bouquet of spring flowers on ner mother’s behalf.

She proceeded to speak of Aliss Humphreys long association with tlie company, fust as a Guide, then later as a ciuuler, and how sorry they all were to lose her. She had always been most kind-hearted and always ready to help when needed. She was sure Aliss Humphreys’ assistance would be greatly valued in her new company. Airs. AlcKay asked Aliss Humphreys to accept a Gaider s licit as a remembrance of the committee’s regard for her. la her reply the guest of honour thanked the committee for its gift and said bow much it would be valued uy her. She was sorry to leave them, but felt tliat duty called her elsewhere. She would always remember her pleasant association with the committee and Guides.

Miss Humphreys was heartily accorded musical honours by all present. At the Guide meeting which followed, Mrs. Andrews, Captain First Gisborne, spoke of Miss Humphreys’ work for the company and how much she and the Guides had appreciated all that she had done. They would miss her very much, but she was displaying the true Guide spirit in giving help where it was required. She requested Patrol Leader Betty Pyatt to present Miss Humphreys with a handsome sheath knife, which would ho worn with the new belt, the gift of the committee. Miss Humphreys suitably returned thanks.

Those present included Mrs. Meredith, president, Mrs. O’Halloran, secretary, Mesdames McKay, Henderson, James and Gilmer; Misses I. Coleman and J. McKay; Mrs. Andrews, Captain First Gisborne Company; Miss B. Quigley, Brown Owl, First Gisborne Pack ; Miss McKinley, lieutenant, First Gisborne; Miss 11. Humphreys, lieutenant, Second Gisborne; Patrol Leaders Hazel Meredith, Betty Pyatt, Joan Upton, Lilian Quigley, and Margery Pyatt. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Wellbourne, Kemp, Pyatt, and Newman. Women’s Club Social >'

The monthly social evening of the Women’s Club was held on Thursday night at the club rooms, Gladstone road, when a happy evening was passed with musical items, competitions, and social chat. A number of apologies for absence through illness were received, including one from the president, Mrs. C. 11 Seymour.

Lovely bowls of Iceland poppies, jon. qnils, primroses and camellias were used for the decoration of the reception room, and during the evening a delicious supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Gregory, T. A. N. Corson, 11.

Holmes, Woodward, T. Ellery and Dower. Several enjoyable vocal solos were rendered by Miss Doreen Shiyp, the accompaniments being played by Miss Joan Parker. Three diverting competitions were entered into with enthusiasm, the winners of the first one being Mrs. Trowell, with Mrs. Woodward second, while the remaining two were won by Miss Joan Parker and Mrs. Hope respectively. Gisborne Scottish Society The monthly social and dance of the Gisborne Scottish Society was .held in the Orange Hall, Cobden street, on Thursday evening, and proved to be an outstanding success, there being a large gathering of members, visitors, and the dancing public. The hall was tastefully decorated with coloured streamers and flags, the floor being in perfect condition. I During the evening old-time, modern, and Scottish dances were greatly enjoyed and entered into with great enthusiasm. The Misses Marjory and Dorrie Fletcher delighted the gathering with an exhibition of the Sailor’s Hornpipe and Irish Jig, receiving such generous applause that they obliged the company with a spirited rendering of the Irish Reel, Mrs. C. Aitken playing the accompaniments in her usual capable manner. At an appropriate interval a dainty hand-round supper was dispensed by the | ladies’ committee, assisted liy the basket- , hall girls and a band of willing helpers, : this being greatly appreciated. A Monte Carlo waltz competition found everyone < on the floor, Miss Iv. Martell and Mr. T. Bolger emerging popular winners and ] receiving useful gifts. Dancing continued until midnight, the playing of the I National Anthem bringing an enjoyable evening to a close. Mrs. Aitken’s or- 1 eliestra provided the dance music, whilst j Messrs. C, C. Aitken and C. McFadyen proved capable M.C.s.

Hinetapora Women’s Institute The monthly meeting of the- Hinetapora Women’s Institute was' '."held in Tuparoa on Thursday, Mrs. Milner presiding over a good attendance. A vote of condolence with ’Mrs. Harrison in her recent bereavement was passed, on the motion of the vice-presi-dent, members observing two minutes’ silence. Apologies for absence were received from members who were Unable to attend on account of the location of the meeting. Competitions resulted : Pikelets.—• Miss K. Fox. 1; Mrs. G. Avi'ktere, 2; Mrs. K. Milner, 3. An article made Out ot’ old Miss K. Fox, 1; Mrs. J. S. Grace. 2; Miss H. Fox, 3, Plaited flax mat.—Mrs. P. Awatere, 1; Mrs. K. Milner, 2; Mrs. G. Awatere. 3. The roll call, “Sing, say, or a penny pay,” created much amusement. The local members were hostesses, and a sumptuous afternoon tea was partaken of. A most delightful meeting was brought to a close with the National Anthem. Muriwai Women’s Institute. The monthly" meeting of the Muriwai Women’s Institute was held in tho hall last Wednesday, Mrs. C. H. Williams, the vice-president, presiding over a fair attendance of members.

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The meeting opened with tiie singing of the ode and the reading of the aspirations. Apologies for absence were received from Miss Black, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Carlton AVelliams.

For the institute emblem, the kanaka tree was chosen. The roll-call, which eras a motto, proved very interesting. A demonstration of puff-pastry given by Mrs. I.unn was much appreciated. A vole of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Cox and seconded by Mrs. Murpny. The winner for the six months' competition was Mrs. Limn, who gained the highest number of points. The entertainment, which caused much amusement, was provided by Mrs Dailey. Each member was asked to sew a pig on a piece of materia!. Miss Monica Murphy was the winner. Tho competition, the most practical and health-giving lunch for a. school child, was won by Airs. Dailey, Miss Murphy being second.

A delicious afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Airs, and Afiss Murphy. The meeting was brought to a close with the National Anthem.

Waipiro Bay Women’s Institute The monthly meeting of the Waipiro Bay Women's Institute was hell in the Library on Wednesday, and although the weather was against them, there was a full .attendance of members.

A competition for the best butter sponge was won by Mrs. Lee, Airs. Williams and Mrs. Thompson sharing second place. The opportunity was taken of saving farewell to Airs. Clarke, and the president, sifter a few well-chosen words, presented her with a small gift from the members of the institute. Prize-winners in tin* amusing games played were Alesdnmes Duff, Ferguson, Williams, and AlcDonnell. A delicious .afternoon tea was provided by all members, and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Girl Guide Dance Airs, ami Airs. W. I). Lysnar’s lovely riverside home was the scene of a very jolly and successful dance on Thursday night, given by the commissioners and guiders of the Poverty Bay division of Girl Guides, and organised by Airs. R. Andrews, Gisborne district commissioner, and Aliss Winifred Lysnar, camp adviser, in aid of the camp equipment fund. The hostesses were assisted by Messrs, d. Langridge, E. Hockley, and the following guiders and rangers : Alisses \V. O’Halloran, H. Humphreys, B. AtcXinley, L. .Johnstone, D. Woodhcad and M. Whoaklv.

Lovely bowls of plum blossom, camellias, jnponiea, and daffodils, arranged by Mrs. L. Balfour, were used with artistic effect for the decoration of the reception rooms. A delicious home-made supper was handed round informally. During a pleasant interlude Air. John Xhodcy delighted the guests with a clever tapdance, which was received with acclamation. Dance music was played by Airs. Grcvis Winter’s orchestra, while Air. Dyer contributed enjoyable, extrasAirs. Lysnar was wearing a graceful frock of black satin, finished with jet trimmings and worn with a black cape lined with scarlet.

Mrs. B. Balfour, Poverty Bay provincial commissioner, chose a, frock of black talfelu (rimmed with silver lame and finished at the neck with a spray of cyclamens and maiden-hair fern. Alls. J. AlcDonald, district commissioner, and .Mrs. Andrew, Gisborne district commissioner, were present. Among others present were Air. and Airs. A. .Andrews, .Mr. and Mrs. .Mace, Mr. and .Mrs. Nicholson, Mr. and Airs. (Stevens, Air. and Airs. I). G. Dyer, the Rev. It. G. and Airs. Aires; Mesdames O. 11. Perris, Ensor, Clam, W. Oakden, Stevenson, and Worth (Wellington). Alisses Hickson, Winchcombe, E. Anderson, D. Bayliss, S‘. Buckly, AI. Campbell, Clarke (S). AL Colebrook, I. ('oleman. Al. Cooper, S. Bright, L. Davis, Si. Davvs, S. Dodd, Dow. EL Elliotf. At. Emmerson. Ensor. E. Felton, -A. Field, i*. Pry, Foss, Cllanville, Gregory, K. Histone, I. Halbert, Hannah, G. .Henderson, AI. Hockley, AI. Jobsou, P. Johnstone, K. Lyndon, Al. AleKinley, H. Meredith, AL Mulligan, P. Oakden, N. Pnilridge, E. Percy, N. Peyton, Buslniell (Hawke’s Bay), B. Quigley, •T. Ross, I). Sinden, (!. Smith, 15. I Thompson , K. Tresaden, V. Wade, Wheeler and -L Young. Messrs. A. Andrew, ,J. Bailey, N. Balfour, J. Campbell, B. Clark, R. Coleman, Coupe, R, Dudtield, Gregory, R. Jfannah, Hockley (2), N. Johnstone, R. Kerr, AL Krebs, Korte, McCallum (2), J. AlcDonald, AlcGregor, A. Alclvor, O. Aleredit.li, D. ALiller, K. Alonk, Muiron, 11. Nieholls, Niven, V. O’Halloran, 11. Patterson, Pyatt (2), Royds, Sehiro, (1. Sharp AI. Sharp, B. Smellie, Smith (2), P. -Stiehbury, J. Stokes, J. Talbot, P. Talbot, Thodoy (2), S. Vincent, 11. Wade, V. Wade, W. Waite, C. Webster, Wilson and N. Williamson. Coronation Ball

The City Hall was en fete on. Tuesday night for the Coronation Ball held in connection with the recent queen carnival organised by the Poverty Bay Basketball Association.

The ballroom was prettily decorated with streamers and feathery greenery, anil tire stage, where the crowning ceremony took place, was decorated with bowls of japoniea, and the basketball banners. The successful candidate, Miss Janie Wilson, of Woolworth’s .basketball team, was attended' by four maids of honour, Misses Joy Craig, M. Jimmemm, ,N. Henderson, and Jv. McGlashnu. The ’little page boy, 'Master Joint .'Parker, preceded the procession into the hallroom bearing a crown on a satin cushion, and when the party reached the stage, the patroness of the Basketball Association, Mrs. \Y. A. Bowie, after a happy little speech, performed the crowning ceremony. Miss Janie Wilson then made a presentation of scrolls to her four attendants.

Miss C. Miller, who always had been a keen supporter of basketball and who had captained the. representative team on a number of occasions, was farewel]ed by Mrs. 0. If. »Sceats, prior to her departure for To Puke, and asked to accept a handsome gift, as a tangible token of esteem from the association. Mrs. Williamson, captain of the Poverty Bay representatives, also made Miss Miller a. presentation of a pair of bookends from the A. and B. representatives.

Miss Mead, who recently was adjudged the best, all-round sports girl in the Festival of Sport, was congratulated by Mrs. W. A. Bowie, and presented with a cnp. During a pleasonk interlude Master John Parker presented Mrs. W. A. Bowie and Mrs. G. 11. Scents with attractive floral posies. Dance music was supplied by Mrs. Alenzies’ orchestra, and enjoyable extras were played by Misses Ooggravo and I. Steed and Mr. Murray Sharp. A delicious supper was served upstairs, the tables being prettily arranged with red streamers, and crystal vases of dallodils and joncpiils. 'The committee responsible for the ex

eellcnt organising comprised Alesdamo.s 1“. Full on! J. Webber, G. Aluirliead, Brodio, Speed) .1. Nelson, G. Ansell and .'A. Ansell. Mis:. W. A. Bowie, was wearing a graceful frock of black and gold lame, eul on simple lines. Mrs. G. [T. Steals chose a becoming frock of black georette, worn with a coalee of silver lace.

Among 1 hose present were Airs. I*, billion, who was wearing a. frock ot 1 1 lack Hat crepe, relieved with touches of while; Mrs. T. Westcott, coral pink crepe; Airs. CL Greig, black marocain combined with lace; Mrs. \A . G. Bradley, daffodil yellow taffeta; Airs. I*. Greig, black crepe and lace; Airs. I). G. Menzies. emerald green metal-run crepe; Airs. W. Hadwen, black Hat crepe worn with a red velvet coatee; Airs. A. Wood, plaid taffeta in primrose and gold Innings; Airs. F. Doiniitcy. pink floral taffetas, Airs. C. Hands, scarlet cocktail jumper and black skirt; Airs. It. 11. Williams, black eire satin; Alts. H. Good, scarlet taffeta; Airs. J. Clayton. cameo pink panne velvet ; Airs. Al. McNamara, dusky pink taffeta; Airs. F. -Milligan, white sprigged liberty crepe; Airs. AY. Pocock, floral marocain, worn with a black lace coatee; Airs.- E. Charles, black and white printed crepe; Airs. ,J. Kirkpatrick, crimson ring velvet, with a cape to match; Airs. .7. {Sutcliffe, cameo pink crepe marocain; Mrs. G. Nicol. white satin trimmed with scarlet; Airs. 1. Franks, black flat crepe. Aliss ,T. Sheppard chose a frock ol lupin blue crepe; Aliss Al. Sharp, sliell pink ere[ie trimmed with silver lame; Aliss AL Hutchinson, midnight, blue taffeta; Aliss 1.. bougber, black marocain trimmed with touches of while, Miss A, Hoag, black skirt and rose pink jumper; Aliss AL Calder, leaf green crepe; Aliss D. Ilindrnp, black skirt and white satin tunic; Aliss 'l. Barneswhite (liminity muslin; Aliss -J. Fryer, cameo pink iloral georgette; Aliss L. Wallace, mulberry taffetas: i.Aliss »J. Aluirliead, nmslirooin pink crepe girdled with black.

Aliss I). File's frock was of midnight blue marocain; Aliss L. Higgs, rose pink faille; Aliss -J. Higgs, scarlet satin; Aliss 1\ Colvin, Chinese red crepe; Aliss 1. Stevens, rose pink velvet; Aliss IT. Lighttoot, cameo pink georgette finished with embroidery; Aliss J. Alclntosh, jade green satin; Aliss L, Lyons, primrose taffeta; Aliss AL Clayton, black skirt and floral jumper; Aliss E. Pert, ieaf green face; Aliss X. Bignell, pastel green marocain; Aliss AL Einmei'soii, blue taffeta.

Aliss It. Bean wore powder blue iloral taffeta; Aliss E. English, black ring velvet; Aliss O. Alasemann, white flat crepe; Aliss AL Ansell, smoke blue crepe; Aliss- V. Alasemann, white marocain worn with a floral coatee; Aliss Al. AJcPherson, rose organza; Aliss L. Hooper, daffodil yellow niatalasse; Aliss F, jtlilier, white and .red floral muslin; Aliss L, Johnstone, apricot flat crepe; Aliss J). Ale Kin ley, rose pink organdie; Aliss N. Morrison, scarlet silk velvet; Aliss I. Steed, figured marocain and an apricot velvet coatee; Aliss AL Alorrow, floral georgette; Aliss 1). Davys, black land white printed crepe ; Aliss C. Miller, plaid taffeta in shades of blue; Aliss AL. Scott, pastel pink satin; Aliss Al. McKinley, black panne velvet; Aliss N. (JJirisp, flame niatalasse crepe; Aliss E, Halbert, cameo pink crepe; Aliss Al. Clark, scarlet, lint crepe trimmed with silver lame; Aliss Ei. McCarthy, black skirt and flame tunic; Aliss JJ. AleCarfhy, geranium pink crepe; Aliss AI. Stewart, white faille; Aliss F. Lister,

green spotted chiffon trimmed with black; Aliss E. Fuilon, red and white printed crepe; Aliss L. llolt, black crcpo, finished with touches of while; Aliss E. Stewart, white taffeta; Aliss J.. Greig, .red corded velvet; Aliss J. Greig, green flat, crepe trimmed with silver lame.

Miss D. Holt was dressed in a skirt ot pastel green crepe, worn with a mushroom pink jumper; Aliss AL Quinn, leaf green crepe; Aliss N. McKenzie, powder blue marocain; Aliss ('. -Mead, floral silver lame; Aliss 1 L. Coggrave, dell blue marocain; Aliss B. Coggrave, blackberry crepe wild silver trimmings; Aliss AL O’Donnell, sen riel velvet; Aliss D. T’ile, pastel pink flat crepe; Aliss J. Fulton, primrose laffela ; Aliss V. Thor. Henson, rose sal in; Aliss L. Lamb, pink Hal crepe; Aliss Jli. Brooks, ivory sand crepe; Aliss T. Arrowsniith. blaelc skirt and plaid taffeta jumper; -Miss J. Auld, pink shot taffeta; Aliss J. McKinley, jade green crinkle crepe; Aliss T. Aluirliead, midnight, blue crepe marocain.

Aliss B. Brown chose black taffeta cheeked in gold; Aliss C. McConnell, black skirt and plaid cocktail tunic; Aliss XL Riley, green crepe, trimmed with touches of scarlet"; Aliss J. ltiley, black

skirt and old gold jumper; Aliss J. Shorter, flame taffeta; Aliss -A. Baty, sapphire blue crepe; Aliss J. Houghton, powder blue crepe; Aliss 0. Baty, black marocain; Aliss N. Aliller, black satin; Aliss G. Henderson, daffodil yellow satin; Aliss AL Thomson, coral jiink crepe; Aliss T. Henderson, checked organza; Aliss .7. Sherwood, pink floral t repe: Aliss A. Kerr, apple green faille ; Aliss E. McGlashan, apple green taffeta and net. Aliss J, Wilson's frock was of ivory satin; Aliss B. Lambic, powder blue satin ; Aliss C. Bohan, black taffeta : Aliss L. Ansell, cornflower blue crepe; Aliss A. Lloyd, black .ring velvet; Miss I’. Burton. printed crepe; Aliss AL T'orrie. black ring velvet ; Aliss A. Heaslip. turquoise liltie velvet (rimmed with silver: Aliss Al. Ilcaslip, scarlet, crepe; Aliss F. Beale. Mack marocain trimmed with silver lame; Aliss IT. Smith, emerald green crepe: Aliss Iv. Easton, black crepe 1 rimmed with scarlet: Aliss 0. AlrGrnnnachan, Iloral crepe marocain; Aliss S. Hamilton, white Hat crepe; .Miss IF Stephens, pink shot taffeta; Aliss J. Alley. Mack skirl and pink jumper; Aliss J. Stephens, while floral taffetas; Aliss D. Hamilton, green Iloral chiffon. Motliers-in-Law' .Honoured

An American correspondent of the Manchester Guardian gives some news of first-rate importance, in Texas there is a community which has set an example to the rest of the world by honouring its mothcrs-in-law. Both mothers and fathers have their annual “day” of remembrance in the United States, but it remained for Texas to establish a “Alother-in-huv’s Day”— in order, it is explained, “to remove the custom of making her the butt of jokes and to place her on that pedestal of affection and respect she so riehlv deserves.”

The observance takes place in the first, week of Alarch. The Governor of the .State and the Mayors of the towns join in the festivities —if that is the right word.