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j Miss M. Bell, of Napier, is among ! the guests at the Grand Hotel. ’ Miss Daphne Henderson, of Devoni port, is on a visit to Wellington j Mr. and Mrs. W. Norton, of New I Plymouth, are staying at the Star Hotel. ! The Misses Prentis, of Hamilton. who are visiting' Auckland, are staying | at Arundel. | Mrs. G. R. Barnett, wife of Dean j Barnett, has returned to Hamilton after a visit to Auckland. ! Staying at the Koyal are Mr. ancl i Mrs. J. Lough nan, of Te Aroha, and Miss E. Kemp, of Helensvilie. j Miss Ailsa Wilson and Miss Marie j Conlan, of Auckland, are staying with j Mrs. F. T. Wilson, in Hamilton. j Miss Hughes, of Auckland, who lias j been the guest of Mrs. J. F. Wells, in Matamata, has returned to her home. j Mrs. S. Cooper, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. P. G. Russell, j in Hamilton, has returned to Auckj land. Mrs. Dynes Fulton, of Tuakau, Mrs. Hugh Buffin, Miss Thelma Duffln ancl Miss Claire Johnston have left by motor for a visit to Parakai Hot ! Springs. ! Miss K. B. Edgerley. M.A.. of the j staff of the Auckland Girls’ Grammar I School, left for Wellington on Sunday evening to attend the annual meeting of the New Zealand Second- ! ary School Teachers’ Association. ' At the Cargen are Mr. and Mrs. J. i Adams, of Sydney, Major and Mrs. Westmacott, of Otorohanga, Mrs. PL Marshall, of Ahuroa, Mrs. R. F. Aitken, i of Wellington, Miss E. Kirkpatrick, of | Otorohanga, and Mrs. K. Browning, of Wellington. # Mrs. John Townley, formerly Mayor- \ ess of Gisborne, attained the age of ! '.*2 recently and. received many con- ; gratulations from residents throughi out the day. She was presented with j a birthday cake decorated with 92 j candles by the Cook County Women’s Guild. Mrs. J. S. Goldie, wife of the president of the Methodist Conference and for a number of years a missionary in the British Solomon Islands, is at present in Christchurch. She will be in Wellington for the 21st anniversary of the founding of the Wellington Methodist Women’s Missionary Auxiliary in September. Mrs. John Aston, president of the Wellington Women’s Auxiliary of the New Zealand Political Reform League, on behalf of the league, placed a wreath on the grave of the late Right Hon. W. F. Massey, P.C., M.P., former Prime Minister of New Zealand, on Thursday last. The death occurred at Napier recently of Miss Anne Maria Williams, at the age of 90. The late Miss Williams was the eldest surviving daughter of the late Bishop William Williams, first Bishop of Walapu, and sister of the late Bishop Leonard Williams. Born at Waimate mission station, Bay of Islands, the late Miss Williams at an early age assisted in the work of the Maori girls’ school attached to Bishop Williams’s mission station at Wairenga-a-hika. Throughout her whole life she was deeply attached to the work of the Church of England, and devoted practically her whole labours to the welfare of the Maoris. ENGAGEMENTS J The engagement is announced of PTeda Veronica, eldest daughter of Mr. j and Mrs. W. E. Parry, The Drive, Epj som, to Douglas Herald, fourth son of | Mrs. and the late Mr. E. Clochetto, of j Wanganui. | The engagement is announced of Ger- ! aldine Violet, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McGowan, of Suva, : Fiji, to Ronald Gordon, second son of ! Mr. and Mrs. C. U. PTankham, of Herne j Bay, Auckland. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES OPOTIKI At the monthly meeting of the Opotiki Women’s Institute, which was held j in the Farmers’ Social Room, the chair ! was taken by the president, Mrs. Abso- , lorn. Over 50 members were present and one new member was proposed. I The first item on the programme was . a song. “The Fight of Ages,” by Mrs. j ! Kirkbride, followed by the roll call, i "Favourite Proverbs.” Mrs. Fleming ! then sang “An Old-fashioned House,” | after which came the debate on long | hair versus short hair. Mesdames Wati kin and J. Wilson upheld long hair, while Mesdames Davey and Kemp were in favour of shingled locks. Members listened with great interest to the debate, and it was decided by a show of hands at the conclusion that the long-haired advocates had put up the better argument. Mrs. McAlister won the competition arranged by Mrs. J. T. Clark. The next item was the song "Daddy.” by Mrs. Hambly. and this | was followed by a demonstration of j sealing-wax work given by Miss Wil- j son. a visitor from Hamilton. The hostesses of the evening were ; Mesdames Fleming, Marsicano, Hunt, ; Carroll and Miss Holloway.

TE AWAMUTU Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Green were the hostesses at the monthly meeting of the Te Awamutu Women’s Institute, on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. H. Y. Collins, was in the chair, and after the business had been concluded a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Several Hamilton visitors were present. Mrs. F. Mason. Mrs. W. A. Green. Mrs. Sinclair Arthur and Mrs. F. Pratt. These ladies gave several songs and recitations, and Mrs. Pratt also gave an interesting talk on raffia work and showed some clever samples of the work. AUCKLAND FRENCH CLUB The first meeting for the new season of the Auckland French Club was held last evening, M. Paul Serre presiding over an attendance of about 100 members. The president announced that extensive preparations were being made for entertaining the officers and crew of the French cruiser Tourville, which would visit Auckland in July. A ball would also be held during the visit of the vessel. A play. "Le Lettre Charge.” was read, and an excellent musical prugVvßunitt rendered.

Plunket Ball SUCCESSFUL OHAUPO FUNCTION The hall and supper rooms of the Oliaupo Mali Avere gay with streamers and autumn-tinted flowers and foliage for the annual Plunket Bali last Wednesday evening. Music was supplied by the Kiwi Orchestra from Hamilton. Among those present Avere: Nlrs. C. K. EdAvards, black charmeuse and gold lace. Mrs. F. J. B. Reyburn, midnight bl*ie charmeuse. Mrs. Titmarsh, floAvered georgette. Nlrs. Sterbon, deep gold taffeta frock. Mrs. A. Turnwald, black satin embossed in gold and silver. Mrs. H. Doyle, black sequinned georgette. Mrs. Norton, black crepe de chine, with coral shaded georgette inset. Mrs. W. Smillie, Avistaria georgette. Nlrs. V. Frost, hydrangea blue satin beaute. Nlrs. C». Hogan, black crepe de clime, with silver lace. Mrs. E. Thorpe, gold shot taffeta. Nlrs. T. Davis, nile green georgette and tulle. Nlrs. J. PaA-ich, heliotrope crepe de clime. Mrs. F. Turnwata, beige and navy crepe de chine. , , . Mrs. J. Karl, black crepe de chine, with Avhite relief. Nlrs. B. Bland, periAVinkle blue geor°eMrs. E. Ruston, orchid georgette and gold lame. .... Nlrs. W. Leggett, delphinium blue charmeuse. . , Nlrs. B. O'Connor, shell pink lace over georgette. , Mrs. R. Macintosh, silver lame and lavender georgette. Mrs. Russell, alice blue georgette. Nlrs. N. Hornibrook, phlox pink georgette. , Miss M. Norton, apple green satin and chiffon. . . . Miss E. Shaw, soft pink crepe de chine. Miss Duncan, marigold georgette. Miss R. Hyland, jade green georgette and gold. Miss Smith, gold lace gown. Miss L. Spinley, flame shot taffeta. Miss Uarfoxd, amber taffeta and georgette. Miss M. Spinley, mignonette green georgette. Miss Irwin, black ring velvet. Nliss I. McDonald, gentian blue crepe de chine. Miss L. Retter, cherry georgette. Miss N. Carter, rose chiffon velvet. Miss R. Karl, mauve crepe de chine. Miss B. Hinton, soft pink and cream lace. Miss B. Bell, willoAv green georgette relieved Avith silver. Miss D. Cunningham, iris mauve crepe de chine. , , Nliss P. Corley, cherry lame and crepe de chine. . , , . . Miss V. Whitlock, hydrangea blue taffeta. Miss L. Teddy, mauve georgette embroidered in pastel tints. Nliss R. Nielsen, burgundy red velvet. Miss Z. TurnAvald, ciel blue georgette. Miss M. Edwards, apricot georgette. Nliss A. TurnAvald, almond green geor°eMiss M. Macky, powder blue frilled net. Miss H. Bell, bronze beaded georgette. Miss T. Bell, apricot tulle frock. Miss N. Brown, ivory satin and georgette. Miss M. Hinton, floral georgette. Miss K. Fisher, black georgette. Miss C. Catchpole, briar rose lace frock. Miss M. Kemp, ivory crepe de chine. Miss E. Davey, navy georgette. Miss N. Jackson, blue sequinned georgette. Miss M. Jory, apricot velvet gown. Miss E. Jory, black velvet and satin. Miss K. Macky, shell pink georgette. Miss E. Macky, peacocK blue georgette. Nliss E. Karl, willow green georgette. Miss J. Titmarsh, lido blue silk apd georgette. Miss A. Hulnie, black panne velvet. Miss McUemmill, geranium red georgette and taffeta. , , , . . , . Nliss M. Osmond, deep delphinium blue shot taffeta. Miss J. Hulme, parchment lace frock. IV) iss S. Foster, black chiffon velvet. Nliss E. Foster, electric blue shot taffeta. Nliss J. Roffey, pale primrose crepe de chine. Nliss N. Tapp, cyclamen georgette. Miss C. Tapp, ivory georgette. Miss K. Willis, deep rose taffeta. Miss N. Hepburn, silver and blue crepe de chine. . . , Nliss O. Lock, shell pink georgette. Miss G. Ranby, silver shot with pink taffeta. Miss E. Field, cyclamen crepe de chine. Miss M. Kivell, blue crepe de chine starred with diamante. Miss D. Brand, shell pink crepe de chine. , - , , .. Miss M. Trebes, coral pink and silver georgette and lace. Miss K. Trebes, maize crepe de chine. Miss E. McDonald, lavender georgette and silver lame. . . .. _ ... _ Nliss K. Goodwin, ivory satin, frilled with georgette. Nliss R. Garratt, black ring velvet. Miss N. Scott, apricot pink crepe de chine. Nliss C. Mitchell, mimosa yellow crepe Miss G. Ryburn, egg-shell blue georgette and silver. Nliss I. Cunningham, nile green crepe de chine. Miss D. Turnwold, phlox pink crepe de chine and gold lace. MOUNT ALBERT W.C.T.U. The Mount Albert branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held its monthly meeting on Thursday last in the Mount Albert Presbyterian Sunday School Hall, when Miss Jean Begg, of the Y.W.C.A., addressed the gathering on the Mental Defer.tives Bill.

Lodge Dance

BIRKENHEAD ODDFELLOWS 1 The Birkenhead Lodge of the ManChester Unity OddfelloAvs held a very j successful dance in the Victoria Hall, : Birkenhead, on Saturday evening. Mr. jD. Kelly officiated as M.C. and the i music supplied by Mr. Mayall’s orchesI tra was greatly appreciated. Miss PoAvell and Mr. Hughes were ’ the winners of the spot dance and the j Monte Carlo waltz Avas Avon by Miss | E. Purdie and Mr. Banbury, j Among those present were: i Nlrs. Tothill, black ninon over cerise ! satin. Nlrs. C. Harkins, beaded georgette frock. I Nlrs. Grac-ie, frock of rose taffeta. ; Nlrs. Thorburn, black satin and red I posy. j Mrs. Neech. black satin and shawl. Mrs. J. Godfrey, Kory georgette and silver lace. Nlrs. A. Anderson, frock of chiffon velvet. Miss Sutcliffe, apricot crepe de chine and posy. Miss A. Purdie, rose pink taffeta. Miss G. Moller, pink chiffon velvet and georgette. Nliss D. Powell, black velvet with an uneven hem, and posy. Miss Anita Smithson, cedar rose crepe de chine frock. Nliss J. Wallis, pale 'green, with needle thread lace, and posy. Miss V. Hawkins, blue crepe de chine and. lace, with posy to tone. Nliss L. Mackie. apricot shot taffeta, with diamante trimming and posy. Miss B. Crombie, red satin with OA rerskirt of silA'er lace. Miss N. Stokes, rose crepe de chine and lace. Miss F. Robinson, beaded frock of cornflower blue georgette. Nliss Tamison Couch, pink crepe de chine, with lace. Miss E. Brunton. flame frock with tulle boAv and shawl to match. Miss V. Robinson, black georgette with gold and silver trimmings, Spanish shawl. Nliss Irene Mackie, blue crepe de chine with rosebuds, and rainbow tulle. Miss Jean Stayte, cyclamen spangle frock, posy to tone. Nliss O. Mentzier, flesh pink lace frock. Miss EaA’es, lilac taffeta with tulle bow. Nliss R. Anderson, mandarin blue taffeta wi tli posy. Miss G. Skinner, black frock with shoulder posy. Nliss E. Brown, cyclamen taffeta with silA’er lace. Miss Thelma Harnden, apricot spun silk, with posy to tone. Miss OliA’e Harnden, betty blue taffeta with an uneven hem. Nliss A. Leet, bois de rose crepe de chine relieA’ed with diamante. Nliss E. Mentzier, black taffeta relieved with tulle. Nliss E. Purdie, blue crepe de chine with pink and silver spray. Miss M. Leathart, blue shot taffeta frock. Miss R. Williams, powder blue georgette and silver lace. Nliss W. Church, cherry ring velvet. Nliss B. Stayte, powder blue taffeta frock. Nliss K. Walker, frock of apricot satin. Miss X. Zelland, sea green georgette with rose shoulder spray.

PLUNKET SOCIETY HAMILTON BRANCH Keen enthusiasm marked the annual meeting of the local branch of the Plunket Society. Mr. J. A. Young-, M.P., who presided, congratulated the president, Mrs. C. H. Holloway, officers and nurses for the excellent results achieved as disclosed by the report. He issued an earnest appeal for more financial members. Although the society had well paid its way and was about £IOO better off than last year, it had to be remembered that funds collected were not subsidised by the Government. Mrs. A. H. Tompkins thought the time had come when they should consider forming Frankton into a subbranch with definite duties of organising and collecting. The folloAving officers were elected: President, Mrs. A. H. Tompkins; vicepresidents, Mesdames C. H. Holloway, Vere Chitty, F. Vickery and Hughson; advisory board, Messrs. J. A. Young, M.P., T. G. Reynolds, W. H. Paul, G. Reid, H. Clark, H. P. Farelly and C. L. Mac Diarmid; hon. auditor, Mr. R. English; lion, secretary, Mrs. FT. Burrell; hon. treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Page. MATAMATA OLD GIRLS The annual meeting of the Matamata Old Girls’ Association Avas presided over by Mrs. J. F. Wells. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £3 2s 4d. Several new members have been enrolled and a sewing bee is to be formed under the leadership of Miss W. Banks, eacli member to make at least one garment for the poor. The election of officers A\ r as as folloavs:—President, Mrs. J. F. Wells; vice-presidents, Mrs. Howes and Miss E. V. Bell; executive committee. Misses W. Bates, B. Bates, W. Banks, F. Settle, G. Barker, M. Simpson and E. Ellery: secretary and treasurer, Miss B. Bates. OTAHUHU KINDERGARTEN There was a large attendance of parents and friends of the scholars of the Otahuhu kindergarten at the first of a series of social evenings, held in St. Andrew’s Hall on Saturday evening. The proceeds are to be devoted to the building of a school hall. Mr. Pilcher, president of the club, extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering, and ga\ T e a comprehensive review of the aims and objects of the kindergarten. He stressed the need for a building to accommodate the school and ensure the best results being obtained. Special reference AA-as made to the splendid results being achieved by the staff, under the direction of Miss Robertson.

An enjoyable programme of dance music AA'as supplied by Mrs. Fugle, Misses Moffat and Hill.

Musical items were contributed by Nliss Robertson, principal, Mrs. Fugle, Miss Dickey, and Miss Hubbard. Among those present were:—Nlesdames Archdale Taylor, Currie, Jackson, Pilcher, Pinkey, Fugle, Wilis, Martavich, Hickson, Linkhorn, Carson, Maher, Ferguson, Moffat, Werner, McLaren, Hubbard, Page, Moorman, Bennett, Finn, Smith, Simpson, Hart, Bathe, McConnelly, Hutchings, Graeff, Misses Robertson, Moffat, Barber, Hill, Crawford (2), and Barry.

MANUREWA SOCIAL The Town Hall, Manure\A'a, AA’as filled to capacity on Wednesday evening, when a very enjoyable social and dance, organised by Mrs. E. Owens, of Takanini, was held. The proceeds are to be donated to the funds of the Manure Ava Catholic Church. Miss Phyllis King’s orchestra provided a very enjoyable programme of dance music. Mr. E. Owens AA’as master of ceremonies. Between dances vocal solos were given by Madame Aileene Frost and Father Duffv, and a Russian folk dance by Miss Berta Ryan AA'as very much appreciated. The hall AA’as decorated with masses of greenery and autumn-tinted foliage. Supper was supplied by ladies of the parish.

Fancy Dress Ball

TE AWAMUTU HIGH SCHOOL Despite the unfa\’ourable Aveather there AA’as a large attendance at the ToAA’n Hall, Te Awamutu, last Thursday, the occasion being the annual plain and fancy dress ball of the Te Awamutu District High School. Dalton's orchestra provided the music, and dancing AA’as kept up till midnight. The children danced till 9.30, A\*hen adults Avere alloAved on the floor. Mrs. W. 11. Wood, and Messrs. H. E. G. Wilson and A. H. Roberts were mainly responsible for the success of the enterprise, while credit was also due to the teaching staff. FolloA\*ing is a list of the children wearing fancy costume: Georgina Bowden, gypsy; Nlarv NlaxAyell, wireless; Sylvia Arnold, folly; Doris Clarke, folly; Phyllis Arnold, brown moth; Aileen Roberts, Hawaiian; Bars’, 111 ''} Trill, Little John; Nlyra Broughton, Early Victorian; Bertha Hallett, boy blue; Dorothy Adams, licenses; June Fleming, rose; Margaret Wilson, knave of hearts; Joyce J'ilson, folly; Joan Gallaway. butterfly; M. Andrew, fairy; Barbara Swarbrick. gypsy; Ruth Cox. flower girl; Xoeline Gibson, gypsy. Honor Mathews, jazz pierette; Kathleen Weatherill, Spanish lady; Margaret Nielson, pink rose: Nlyra Nielson, red rose; Shirley Blundell, blackbird: June Blundell, pompom; Tui Burchell, butterfly; Winnie Aldridge, powder puff; Baby Townend, fairy; Zita Spiers, gypsy; Creana McGovern, pierette; Dorothy O'Connor, Irish colleen; Rae Woodward, Japanese lady; B. SeAA’ell, night fairy; NL. Sewell, Hawaiian hula girl; A. Sewell, parcel post; M. Crotty, fairy; Vera Raeney, beck and call; Patricia -Ashmore, > a French doll. Thelma Adams, cowboy; Linda Nlartinetti, A'iolets; Dorothy Chadwick, rose; Avis Rickit, gypsy; Margaret Williams, i powder puff; J. Robertson, sunflower: A. Manson, queen of clubs; Helen Storey, Red ■ Riding Hood: Frances Brooks, night; Daphne Harford, Chinese lady; Annette • Storey, champion flour; N. Chunn, poppy; Peggy Chunn. butterfly: Phyllis Chunn, pirate; Sylvia Nlurant, old English lady; : Dorothy Hiskens, pierette; Nancy Campbell. keep off the grass; Peggy Armstrong, ■ autumn; Tui Armstrong. Early Victorian. Judy Armstrong, spring; Patsy Armstrong, registered letter: Lyn Ahier, French posey; Patty McCarroll, Eastern lady; Joyce Davis, military belle; Beryl Gee, umbrella; Zita BarloAv, fairy; Jean Barlow, fairy; Dorothy Jeffrey, trumps; Joyce Wilson, pierette: Patty Kerr, amami shampoo: Vera Collison, gypsy. Boys.—Ken Arnold, jockey; L. Arnold, jockey Roger Swarbrick, tin soldier; Colin" Reidpath, jockey; Stuart Reidpath, huntsman; Ray Burns, golliAvog; S. Roberts, Chinaman; OAA'en Morgan,v tin soldier: George Warburton, buffalo bill; Tuff Burchell, jazzy pierrot; Len Crotty, gentleman; George Crotty, footballer; Bruce Russell, sailor: Tom Mars ton. Robin Redbreast: lan Xarbey, Dick Whittington; B. Narbey, Greek boy; Ne\’ille McMahon, folly; George Dalton, sailor boy.

YACHT CLUB DANCE The second of a series of weekly dances was held by the Akarana Yacht Club in the clubhouse on Saturday evening'- Flags and streamers of red, white and blue decorated the hall, and music was supplied by Stacey's . Orchestra. < Committee members present were: < Mrs. Webster, frock of peach coloured georgette; Mrs. Miller, gown of navy : and beige crepe de chine; Miss Rat- ( cliffe, frock of cedar rose crepe de . chine and georgette. Among the dancers were:— ' Miss J. Collier, frock of apricot crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss W. Dickinson, pistache green „ georgette frock. . , Miss B. Dickinson, primrose chiffon frock. _ , . Miss Masefield, black crepe de chine gown. Miss D. Linley, frock of larkspur blue georgette. Miss A. Patton, periwinkle blue taffeta. Miss J. Patton, cuban orange crepe de chine gown. Miss Woolley, cloth of silver gown. Miss B. Tilney, silver lace gown worn over cerise georgette. Miss M. Stacey, hyacinth blue and Miss Christie, frock of lilac georgette and lace. i Miss R. Levet, cyclamen crepe de chine j gown. . I Miss K. Roswell, bouffant frock oi i orchid tulle with satin corsage. Miss J. McKenzie, gown of black , taffeta. Miss C. Mariano, ivory tulle frock. Miss J. Miller, frock of floral geor- j gette. Miss H. Taylor, lotus blue crepe de , chine gown. Miss Hovsted. leaf green taffeta frock. Miss G. Keeling, apple green crepe de | chine. Miss Smyth, dainty frock of figured Miss K. Power, lace frock of nile green and silver. Miss M. Patton, pistache green crepe de chine frock. Miss M. Fort, lido blue crepe de chine gown. Miss D. Rawle, silver lame and hyacinth blue georgette frock. Miss D. Pitkethley, black satin beaute and lace. Miss Neal, bouffant frock of cameo pink Miss Bidlake, shell pink georgette and silver lace. Miss Seeley, peach coloured georget.e and lace. Miss Douglas, lotus blue georgette and lace. Miss Mangan, corsage of lame with uneven skirt of nile green chiffon. Miss Pritland, bronze crepe fieuri gown. J Miss Bird, lacquer red satin beaute. PUTARURU QUEEN CARNIVAL

The Public Hall, Putaruru, was packed on Thursday, May 2, the b< vision being the crowning of the successful queen, Miss Ada Becca (Tennis).. At 8 o’clock the Bowlers’ Queen, Miss Yandle, was leading by 2,000 votes. Great enthusiasm was shown, each committee working to secure votes for their queen. The voting closed at 9 p.m. Three minutes to nine saw Miss Yandle (Bowlers) still in the lead. At the last stroke of the gong Mr. S. Becca, senr., father of the Tennis Queen, paid in the sum of £35 and secured the honour for his daughter, Miss Ada Becca, by 2,500 votes. The coronation ceremony was ably carried out by a committee appointed. The memorial park will benefit to the amount of £3OO.

LYCEUM CLUB

An interesting programme of songs i and instrumental items was provided at the meeting of the musical circle of the Lyceum Club last evening. Pianoforte solos were played by Mrs. Ludbrook. a member who recently arrived from Christchurch, and songs were given by Mrs. Quigley and Miss Edna Craig. ’Cello solos were plaj'ed by Miss Moore, and instrumental trios by the Misses Moore.

WEDDING BELLS NICHOLSON—LEDDY A quiet wedding was celebrated at Christ Church, Ohaupo, last Tuesday, when Miss Violet Leddy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Leddy, of Innisfallen, Ohaupo, was married to Mr. Alick Nicholson, of Te Kuiti. The Rev. L. Harvie, of Cambridge, was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, chose a frock of shell pink georgette with a yoke of silver lace over pink satin and skirt with long i flared panels falling from the waist, j Her pink embroidered veil was ar- | ranged with a coronet of orange blesi som. She carried a shower bouquet of j pale pink roses, chrysanthemums and J maidenhair fern. j Miss Laura Leddy attended her sis- ! ter as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of | mauve georgette with uneven hemline. A pastel-shaded felt hat and bouquet j to tone completed her toilette. Mr. A. Cowley attended as best man. ! A reception was afterwards held at i the residence of the bride’s parents, | Innisfallen, Ohaupo. CAMBRIDGE FARMERS’ UNION WOMEN'S DIVISION ! The annual meeting of the Women’s Division of the Cambridge Farmers’ j Union was held yesterday. Mrs. K. j Feisst presiding over a large attendance. The balance-sheet showed a j credit of £ S Os Sd. Mrs. J. A. Wallace was elected president and Mrs. !A. Christie secretary. Remits were adopted objecting to any alteration to standard time, and that normal transi fers of school-teachers be limited to periods when less likely to interfere with the pupils’ progress. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs. Christie was presented with a silver hot-water jug for her services to the branch.