Women's World

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19136, 3 October 1936, Page 11

Women's World

People and Parties

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Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Cuthbejrt and family are spending a'few days as the. guests of Mrs. T. Y. Cuthßert before leaving on Tuesday for Auckland, whence they sail by the s.s. Wanganella for Australia, They will make their future home in Melbourne.

Mrs.- C. K. Williams, Matahiia, who has been spending a few days as the guest of Mrs: G. M. Dodgshun, Score road, is returning to the Coast during the' week-end.

Mrs. T. Corson, Riverside road, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ron Corson, Auckland, is returning to Gisborne to-morrow.

. Mrs. K. S. Williams, Ruatoria, is the guest of Mrs. J. W. Williams, Fitzherbert street.

Mr. and Mrs. 11. D. Chrisp, Harris street, have returned from a holiday visit to Auckland and Rotorua.

' Miss Yolande Pettit, who . was the guest of Mrs. P. A. Pettit, Haronga road, has returned to Hawke’s Ray. ' Mrs. A. V. S. Reed, Hawke’s Bay, is staying with her mother, Mrs. T. S. Williams, KaTiarau, Ruatoria,

Miss A. Busby, Tokomaru Bay, was the guest of Mrs. G. M. Dodgshun while on a visit to Gisborne this week.

Miss Sybil Williams, daughter of Canon and Airs. W. G. Williams, Upper Aromoho, who was one of the New Zealand delegal.es .to the Christian Student Movement- Conference held in California, returned to Auckland this week.

Mr. and Mrs. T. 15. Toneycliffe, Gisborne, have left Tor Auckland to attend the annual assembly of the Baptist Union of New .Zealand.

Airs. William Deans, Darfield, Canterbury, Dominion president of the Women’s Institutes- of New Zealand, lias left for Auckland to meet Airs. Watt, president of the Associated Countrywomen of the World, who is arriving from Canada. Mrs. Watt, who is Canadian-born, and who visited England, when women’s institutes were founded there during the war, has been attending a. conference of the Associated Countrywomen of the World in Washington and has since visited Canada. She will tour New Zealand, including Gisborne, addressing members of Women’s Institutes and also public meetings at which she will speak on international problems. * Aliss B-. Eigerton, who has- been the guest of her sister, Mrs, Claud Wil : liams, ‘'Coventry.” Aluriwai, and Airs. R, C. Parker, Hangaroa. has returned to Auckland.

Keen home fresh! New colours for f!<l with FAIRY DVRS. 31 shades. Chemists and Stores.*

Aliss Aspinal, who is the Eagle Owl of Australia, arrived in 'Gisborne yesterday to conduct a Brownie training week-end a! Airs. J. MacDonald’s residence in Riverside road. On. Monday evening she will attend (lie annual.meeting of the provincial executive to he held in the Parish Hall'at 8 o’clock, when she will give a talk on Guiding in Australia. After the meeting, she will be met by the G.uiders and committee.

Afrs. If. Al. B. deLautour, Wairpa, is (he guest of her sister, Airs. G. 1. Parker, Rawiri street. Afrs. T-. G. Lawless, Ormond road, who has been paying a round of visits in Auckland and Hokinnga. returned to oisborne on Wednesday.' Mrs! Ernest Da-vis, the Mayoress ol Auckland; lias left on a holiday visit to Australia. ' Aliss Constance Clancy.. Mayoress of Paddington, Sydney, who is 23 years of age,' is the youngest occupant of that office in the history of the municipality, and one of the youngest, if not - the youngest. Mayoresses in the Commonwealth.' ' Throughout the (lav Aliss Clancy works as a typist in a large union office, and all her work for the municipality is done, in her spare time.

Engagements An engagement is announced between Ernest .Joseph Mjorring, only son of Mrs. F. C. l’uuion, Napier, and Alexa Mary Donovan, youngest daughter of Mrs. H. W. Tooliey, Napier. The engagement is announced nl Stanley Osmond, second son of Mrs. Nichol and the late Mr. Janies Nicliol, ol Rnkumoana station, to Esther Ellen, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 13. Monteath, of Kakariki station, Napier. The engagement is announced of James Arthur, third sort of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Smith, “Smithfield,” Patutahi, to Margaret Amy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunt, “Woodlawn,” Waioliika. An engagement is announced between Leonard Wallace, only soil of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Williamson, Awapuni road, Gisborne, and Margaret (Greta), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. It. Anderson, Albert, street, Gisborne, farewell Party Last night a delightful party arranged ,as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Grevis Winter was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Trevor Coleman at their home in Butene road. Card tallies were arranged for the bridge enthusiasts, while other guests spent a happy time with social chat. The rooms were beautifully decorated with bowls of spring blossom, and during an interlude a delicious supper was served. Mrs. Coleman welcomed her guests wearing a graceful frock of chocolatebrown flat crepe, trimmed with touches of beige. Miss Betty Coleman, who assisted her mother in the entertainment of the guests, was wearing a becoming frock of floral crepe marocain. The guest of honour looked charming in a frock of sapphire blue crinkly crepe, worn with a white velvet coatee.

Queen Mary as Connoisseur Describing Her Majesty Queen Alary in charming, informal style, , Lady Tweedsnmir addressed the Women s Canadian Club, Vancouver, not long ago. "Every year of the 26 she has been our Queen, Her Alnjesty has grown more and more into our hearts,” said Lady Tweedsnmir. "On occasions when I have talked with her I have always been impressed by her complete quiet and calm, her sense of humour and her delightful smile. "L think she interests all women, 'because she has made such a success of everything,” continued the speaker. "She is the pivot around every laboursaving exhibition in London, for she has a great love of gadgets and is interested in everybody’s house. That is a bit disconcerting at times, as a friend of mine discovered. She lias a habit ot putting everything- into cupboards, and when Her Alajestv came to tea she asked H she might see how her hostess’ cuphoards were arranged. “I believe Her Majesty is one of the greatest living connoisseurs on antiques, said Lady Tweedsnmir, adding that tne Queen had done a great deal to improve the Paiace of Holyrood House. A Farewell Party On Thursday afternoon Airs. L. Balfour gave a. delightful party at her home in Fox street as a farewell to Afrs. (i re vis Winter, who is leaving next week to reside in Hamilton

Lovelv bowls of (lowering cherry and lilac were used for the decoration of Hie

drawing-room, where the guests were entertained with social chat. A delectable afternoon tea was served in the dining-room, the table being enhanced with a mixed howl of Iceland poppies, primulas and blue wood hyacinths. Mrs. Balfour received her guests wearing a smart frock of black georgette, trimmed with a shoulder spray of yellow roses and nasturtiums. The guest of honour looked charming in a frock of saxe and navy blue figured crepe-de-chine, trimmed with touches of navy blue, and worn with a hat to tone. Among the guests were Mesdames (I. W. Willock, A. F. Hall, C. L. Mnrgoliouth, W. Lissant Clayton, L. Anderson. Dyer. LI. Creed Meredith, 0. G. Thornton, A. Andrews. H. Paeke, G. J. Winter, W. Oaltden, W. Stevenson, A. Langridge, P. Barlow, G. E. Robinson. If. O. Wellbourne, T. Terry, R. Andrew and J. MacDonald : Misses L. King, W. Lvsnar, B. Coleman, C. Gunter and N. Paltridge. Informal Afternoon On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. A. M. Welhani entertained in a charming fashion at an informal afternoon at her homo in Butene road given in honour of her guest, Mrs. W. Steven son, Auckland. Lovely bowls of Iceland poppies, daffodils and flowering shrubs were used with artistic effect for the decoration of the drawing-room, where tlie guests were entertained with tea and social chat. The hostess was wearing a smart jumper suit of black taffeta, trimmed with a spray of white flowers. Mrs. Stevenson chose a becoming frock of navy flat crepe, finished with a white jabot. The guests included Mesdames T A. N. Corson, B. E. Gambrill, L. C. Parker, If. 11. Smith, J. S. Lavelle, and D. B. Barry, and Miss Betty Coleman. Social Evening On Tuesday evening a jolly young people’s party was given by Miss Winchcombe at her flat in Palmerston road, when the guests were entertained. with cards and novel games. The sitting-room was prettily decorated with bowls of beautiful cyclamens, and dining the evening a dainty supper was served informally. Great amusement was caused by little Miss 'Gabriel Nesse ter, who was arrayed in an old time costume, and took the part of a clairvoyant, reading the guest’s past and future with great skill. Social and Dance On Monday night the Parish Ilall was the scone of a delightful social and dance organised, by the committee of Holy Trinity Church as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Winter, who are leaving Gisborne shortly to make their future home in Hamilton. The Holy Trinity Girls’ Club was responsible for the artistic* decorations, which comprised bowls of Iceland poppies intermingled with feathery greenery.’ The duties of chairman were efficiently carried out by Canon A. F. Hall. The- Bishop of Waiapu, the Rt. Rev. 11. W. Williams, made eulogistic reference to Mr. Winter’s sendees as a member of the vestry and his ready assistance in other spheres of activity. Canon A. F. Hull presented Air.

Wititpr with a cheque as a tangible token of love and ysleem from the parishioners, and wished him every success in the future. c Congratulations on his promotion were offered to -Mr. Winter by Mr. A. M Pyatt, who also spoke of the valuable assistance given by Mrs. Winter in the work of the church. In a happy speech Mr. Winter suitably thanked tliose present for the gift, and the good wishes bestowed upon bis wife and himself. A most enjoyable musical programme was presented by the following : —Vocal solo by Canon A. F. Hall; vocal duct, Mrs. 0. ft. Robinson and Canon A. F. Ilall; pianoforte solo, Mr. Dyer; vocal solo, Miss V. .McCarthy; duet, Messrs. P. Hockley and C. K. Ilampton ; conjuring tricks, Mr. R. D. Moore. The accompaniments were sympathetically ))layed by Mr. Dyer and the l’cv. T. A. Moresby. A dainty supper was served informally under the efficient supervision of Mrs. McOinnily. The remainder of the evening was happily spent in dancing, the music being played by Mr. Dyer, and the function was brought to a close with the singing of ‘‘Auld Lang Syne." ■

The League o'f Mothers A special meeting of the executive of the League of Mothers was held at the residence ot Mrs. 1). MeKeaguo, Flout street, on Tuesday afternoon. The president., Mrs. E. A. Mtris, who presided over a good attendance, opened the meeting with the league prayer.

At tin 1 conclusion of (he business, the hostess dispensed a dainty afternoon tea. which was followed by a social halfhour. Before leaving, Mrs. Mttis moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. AleKeague for her kindly thought and hospitality. Waipiro Bay Women’s Institute.

The monthly meeting of the Waipiro Day AVomen’s Institute, held in the Waipiro Bay Library on Wednesday afternoon, was well attended. The competition for a knitted article was won by Mrs. AV. S. Thompson, Mrs. Ferguson talking second [dace. The roll call was first aid for hums and scalds, and many useful remedies were given.

Miss D. Larsen, on behalf of her mother, who is leaving the district, received a small gift from the members of the institute. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. S. d. Lee and Mrs. Ferguson. Townwomen’s Guild Entertainment On ’Thursday afternoon a party of 17 members of the musical section of the Townswomen’s Guild, under the. capable leadership of Airs. Phil Larry, visited the Memorial Home, and delighted the inmates with a charmingly presented programme of songs, dances and drama. A series of plantation melodies which introduced a talented young dancer. Aliss Betty ‘Darling, who gave a step dance, followed by an Irish. Jig, was received with applause. , Mesdames Hooper and AHncent gave a humorous sketch which caused much amusement. Vocal solos were rendered by Alesdames P. Barry, and Darling, and Aliss Hayes, who were all accorded encores. The accompanist was Airs. Lentell. A happy entertainment* was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem, and three cheers being called for the visitors. Thanks were extended to Mr. Iv. G. Ball, manager of the Borough Council buses, for arranging concession fares for the performers.

Sixty Years Married Numerous personal, cabled and telegraphed congratulations, including those of King Edward AMI I, were received on Thursday by Air. and Mrs. Jake/, Edwards, of 27 Bnildon road, West Lynn, Auckland, when they celebrated their diamond wedding. Aged 85 and 83 respectively, Mr. and Airs. Edwards have a family of seven. There are 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.

' Practically all his Jil’e. Mr'. Edwards, has .been engaged in Hie manufacture ot saddletrees, and lie .recalls an interesting history of their production for the chargers used in the Ftaneo-lVussian "War ot 1870, the Boer AVer and then in the Great, War. In 1877, Air. Edwards left England for Melbourne, where he was engaged in his own. business, until 1902. He then moved to Auckland and opened a business. He retired in 1925. since when his sons, Messrs. S. L. IT. and A. E. Edwards have continued the business.

To Hapara Church Concert A very enjoyable concert was held in the Cook street hull .on Tuesday evening in aid of the church funds, the programme arranged by Mr. Keith Anderson and Air. J. AHta being much appreciated by the audience.

'i’he items rendered were:—Overture, Allegro .Musical Club orchestra; mouth organ solo. Air. Hugh Patterson; recitation. Air. David Lee; pianoforte solo, Aliss Valina Mclntosh; tenor solo, Mr. Elliott; entrncte, orchestra; dance, Miss Billie ALeCafferfy; soprano solo, Aliss Ena Grosswell; violin solo, Air. Boh Barnes; recitation, Mrs. Olnoy (Auckland): pianoforte duet, Aliss Xancv .Marlin and Air. Keith Anderson; baritone solo, Air. Blackic; finale, orchestra. At the conclusion of the concert the Rev. K. G. Aires extended, on behalf of the church, thanks to all the artists who had so kindly given their services.

Whangara Women’s Institute The monthly meeting of (he Whangara Women’s Institute was held on Thursday, when there was an exceptionally good attendance, presided over by Mrs. S. D. Reeves, in the absence of Mrs. P. E. Barker. The meeting opened with tlui ode. followed by the aspirations. One visitor, Miss Ferris, was welcomed, and several apologies for absence were received.

After the business was satisfactorily dealt with, -Mrs. 11. Loftier gave a most interesting talk on Queenstown, which was followed with close attention. Demonstrations of poker work were given by Mesdames Ilolmes and Jenkins, followed by a lesson on how to cut, out a frock, capably demonstrated by Miss Gould, many members hoping to enter in the forthcoming competition at Messrs. Potties’, Limited, for frocks made by institute members. Warm thanks were unanimously tendered to the ladies who had come out from town to open up further interests for members.

'flip competitions resulted: Small takes, three varieties.—Mrs. Andrew. 1; Mrs. S. I). JJeeves. 2. Frock for a child.—Mrs. F. 0. Bruce, 1; Mrs. Ferris ami Miss Kerr, tie, 2..

Brisk business was carried on at the sales table, which was in the capable hands of Mrs. Tardieu.

A delicious afternoon ten served by Mesdamcs Hyland and Loftier was much appreciated after a busy afternoon. The National Anthem concluded a very happy meeting ,

Women’s Club Social Afternoon The. monthly social afternoon given by members of the Gisborne Women’s Club was belli in the club rooms on Wednesday under the happiest, of auspices. There was a large attendance of members, who on arrival were received by Mrs. Charles Seymour, the president. The. hostess was Mrs. X. Hooper, who had arranged a delightful musical, programme, followed by amusing competitions and afternoon tea. Mrs. L J. Quigley gave a much appreciated pianoforte solo, which was enthusiastically encored. A former member of the club. Mrs. T. 11. Carr, delighted members with two vocal solos, followed, by a humourous sketch, ‘Tu The Train.” presented by Miss Marie Meßrecn, who gave as an encore “An Eastern T-cgend.” Blanford Baker also presented n humourous sketch entitled “The Bald-lleadcd Man.’’ and as an encore gave in character “The Pirate.”

Apologies were received from Mrs Poole, who was to sing but was unable to attend. The accompaniments were sympathetically played hv Mrs. I. .f. Quigley. At the conclusion of the programme Mrs. Seymour thanked all the perform-

ers for their enjoyable items, and extended special greetings and thanks to Mrs. T. 11. Carl' and expressed pleasure in having her in their midst again. A delicious afternoon tea! was served bv lite following lea hostesses: Mcsdamrs 11. Holmes. W. M. .Jenkins, P. Barlow, <l. S. Vincent and Olliver. _ Two novel and amusing competitions were entered into with enthusiasm, the winners being Mrs. Gifford, Tim am. and Mrs. AY. 'AlcOihbon. The afternoon concluded witli a pleasant half-hour of social chat. Fancy Dress Party

.Miss Moira, dolly, who last week celebraled her twelfth birthday, was the guest of honour at a jolly fancy dress party given by her mother, Airs. J. dolly, at her home in Clifford, street. The drawing-room, which was cleared for dancing, was gaily decorated with coloured streamers, and a happy time was spent with dancing and musical games. Two diver!ing competitions provided much- amusement, the winners Vicing Misses Alary Strawbridge and dean Ritchie respectively. During an interlude a, delicious buffet supper was served. Mrs. Jolly welcomed the young guests wearing a graceful frock of floral crepe do chine in pastel tones. .Miss Mary Jolly, Hawke’s Bay, chose a, dainty frock of floral georgette. The young guest of honour looked charming as an Hawaiian princess, and her brother, Master Campbell Jolly, was dressed ns a. drum-major. Among tho guests were Misses Sheila Thornton, Erica Poulgrain, Aldwith Kemp, ’Margaret. McGregor, Francis Mulligan, Olive Hansen, Jean Ritchie, Phyllis Waite, Margaret and Mary Strawbridge, Barbara Robinson, Shonn MeFadycn, Slrirlev Hale and Bond James: Masters Christopher and Peter Hall, Tan Robinson. Mi call and Toby Clark, John Edwards, Colin Hale and John Revel!. Viceregal Reception of Delegates Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and Viscountess (lahvay gave a reception on Thursday night at. Government House, Wellington, in honour of the Empire Chambers of Commerce Congress. Several hundred guests were present, including the overseas and Sew Zealand delegates, members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, the Consular Corps, trade, commissioners and members of the visiting air delegation. Government House was looking particularly attractive, the floral decorations being move beautiful than ever. The guests were announced by Major Purvis and presented to Their 'Excellencies, who stood' at one end of tho draw-ing-room. Behind them Stood Viscount IvJihank, president of the Federation ol Associated Chambers of Commerce, and Viscountess Eli bank; Mr. 0. J. B. Norwood, president of the Wellington chamber. and Mrs. Norwood; the, Hon. R. Semple and Mrs. Semple, the Hon. W. Nash and Mrs. Nash, the Ron. W. Lee Martin and Mrs. Lee Martin, and Mrs. Arthur Purvis.

Her .Excellency wore a. trained frock of deep amethyst crinkle crepe, with circular shoulder ornaments of diamonds, and a girdle with a, diamond clasp. Tier shoulder spray was of cyclamen, and she wore a diamond t iara and a necklace of largo, links of diamonds. Lady Elibank’s striking trained frock was of vividly patterned florid ripple silk, and she wore a. tiara df diamonds and pearls, a neck chain tjlf diamonds and jade, and star-shaped earrings of diamonds. 'Mrs. Norwood was, in roytfl blue silverthreaded matalasse with corsage spray of silver leaves. Mrs. Semple’s dress was of black georgette, with silver sequin trimmings. Mrs. Nash was in black marietta with diamante clips, and Mrs. Lee Martin was in black velvet with shoulder spray of pink flowers. Tolaga Bay Surprise Afternoon The home of Air. and Mrs. A. Donald, Tolaga Bay, presented a gay scene on a recent alternoon when a surprise party I arranged by Mesdames d. Gardner and K. I’adham visited them to bid farewell ro their daughter, Aiiss Helen Donald 1 , who leaves lor Master ton to join, the nursing staff of the. ALasterton Public 1 lospital. Despite the inclement weather, a very representative gathering of women of the surrounding district was present, and on> the arrival of the guests, Aiiss Dorothy ’Graill presented the guest of honour with a beautiful posy. The: afternoon passed pleasantly with competitions and items, the guest of honour winning one competition and 1 Miss Onill the other, while Aiiss dean Donald gave a pianoforte solo and Mesdnmes Badham and Gardner each entertained the company with recitations.

Al’ter a delicious afternoon tea had been served, Mrs. Badham, on behalf of those present, spoke of the high esteem in which Miss Donald was held by the residents of the- district, and presented! her with a gold mounted fountain pen and a writing companion. M’rs. A. Cranswiek, president of the Wigan Women’s Institute, presented the. guest of honour with a' torch, on behalf of the institute members.

Miss Donald, in a happy speech, thanked the ladies for their gifts and good wishes. At a suitable interval Mrs. Donald spoke feelingly of the kind thoughts which had prompted the visitors’ attendance. A very jolly afternoon was brought to a close by the singing of “God Stive the fc King.” Among those present were Mesdamcs ,1. McNeil, It. Craill, CL. Jolly, T. Utting, K. Mclntosh, F. j. MeNab, 11. Stretch. C. F. Bart,ram, ,T. Loughcr, Guthrie, A. Cranswiek, IT. Nelson, ,T. L. Beeves, ,J. Gardner, E. B. G. Badham, K. Irvine, W. Thomas, C. W. O’Connell. A. .1. Morris, P. Callaghan, N. B. Smith, and W. Mitchell; Misses 11. and J. Bartram, T. and S l . Nelson, B. and N. McNeil, D. Craill, B. Cranswick, 11. and J. Donald, L. Fletcher, iv. and A. Aiullaney, T. and' K. Utting, J. and B. Mclntosh. Gisborne Croquet Club’s Opening Day The Gisborne Croquet Club held its opening day for the 1936-37 season oil Thursday afternoon under delightful weather conditions. Mrs. \V. A. Jennings, the president, m a happy little speech, extended-a. welcome to members, visitors and the Gisborne Bowling Club's committee, and menlinned the progress of croquet in Gisborne in recent years. She expressed thanks to the Bowling Club’s committee for the use of its green for the day, to Mr. Farnie for marking and measuring the green, and Air. G. Henderson, president, of the Gisborne Bowling Club, for his help in the green and clubhouse improvements. Mrs. Jennings also announced the presentation In the club of a cup for handicap singles, donated by Air. F. IT. G. Galvin. A message of good wishes from Airs. E, B. Mitnro, Auckland, foundation lion, secretary, was read. At the conclusion of her speech, Airs.

Jennings was presented with a charming bouquet from club members. Mrs. R. Derbyshire, president of the Poverty Bay Croquet Club, spoke of the harmony existing between the clubs, and wished "the Gisborne, club a successful season.

Mrs. \V. Ah Jenkins, president of the Turanga, club, conveyed her club’s good wishes, and Airs. Kendrew, representing the Wairoa, Croquet Club, aBo spoke in the same vein. *

Air. 0. Henderson expressed his pleasure, in being asked to perform the opening ceremony, and wished prosperity to the club for the new season. Air. T. Corson mentioned that this was the fourth opening function of the Gisborne Croquet Club that lie bad attended, and lie wished it success and happiness. Air. Henderson played a ball through the hoop, and declared the greens open for play. Everyone then adjourned to the bowlers’ pavilion, where a delicious afternoon tea, was served, the tables being adorned with vastes of Iceland poppies, and the club cups. Competitions filled in the remainder of the afternoon,, the winners being:—Belter Skelter.—Mesdames W. E. Kennedy and W. A, Chamberlain. Peg.—Mrs. L. Williams. Golf Croquet.—Mrs. Falconer. Crazy Croquet,. —Miss A. J. Washer, Auckland. Brake.—Airs. Derbyshire. Each of the winners received a charming prize. Those present included Mesdames W. A. Jennings, J. S. Waite, R. Derbyshire, L. Booth, J. S. Wauchop. 11. F. Forster, A. J. Barnard, 0. ’Rigg, W. Neal, C. TL Seymour. H. Holmes, Havers, Hughes. T W. Bayliss, A. R. Wilson, I). McKeagno. Olliver, W. J. Simpson, L. L. Winter, 11. Patterson, Rirldock, P. Mann. J. Hutehin, W.. E. Kennedy. Murray, T. O. Lawless. T. Robertson, V. At. Jenkins, F. Williams, Swift. A. R. Gardiner, Coleman, W. E. Chamberlain, J. K. Nasmith, F. E. Ormiston, H. Gilmer, L. C. Kendrew, C. Kendrew (Waironh A. Rtoneham, D. Jen lie, E. A. Faithful!, 11. Miller, Ludwig, L. Williams, L. Ansell, Falconer, E. A. Moncrieff, E T, Doddrell, and P. Hockley; Aiiss Washer (Auckland); Alessrs. G. Henderson, J. S. Waite, N, Clandell, AY. A. Jennings, F. Williams, G. D. McGregor, IT. Miller, T. Corson and E. Farnie.