IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 986, 31 May 1930, Page 22

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Miss Hop wood. o i Auckland. is . visiting Morrinsville. * * * Mrs. Marshall Gray, of Auckland, is i on a visit to New Plymouth. Miss Anita Hiera lias returned to : Stratford from a visit to AucklancL * * * Miss L. Walls, of Auckland, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. Bernstein. Morrinsville. * * * Miss Lucy Stapleton, of Timaru, is on a visit to Auckland and is staying at Hotel Stonehurst. * * * Mrs. Casement Aicken and Mrs. S Dransfield, left 3*esterday for a brief visit to New Plymouth. Miss Nottingham has left Christchurch for Auckland, where she will spend the winter months. S Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harper, of Tai- ! nui Road. Devonport, who have been ! on a visit to Rotorua, have returned. Miss Dora West, 0.8. E., of England, t is visiting Auckland and is at present staying at the Hotel Ventnor, Devon- ! I>ort- | Mr. and Mrs. It. E. Bartleet. who j were in Hamilton for the opening of | tho Diocesan School, have returned to ! Auckland. * * * j Miss Rima Bowles, of Cotter’s Ave- | nue, Ecmuera, who is visiting the South I Island, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. ! F\ Ruddenlau, Rangitata Island- * * * I Miss Gunson, of Clifton Road, Takai puna, accompanied by Miss Dora Mac ! tier, of Rotorua, left on Thursday for 1 Wellington en route to England and the ! Continent. | Mr. and Mrs. John Tait. whose mar- ! ria.ge took place in Auckland on WedI nesday, are leaving Wellington today |by the Mataroa for England, where > they will make their future home.

BRIDGE PARTY

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY FUNDS BENEFIT i ! MRS. SULLIVAN HOSTESS | In aid of the Hospital Auxiliary, | a very successful bridge party was ! held at the Tudor Theatre, Itemuera, S on Monday afternoon, at which Mrs. J. J. Sullivan was hostess. Among those present were: Mrs. X. Kidd. Mrs. Maguire, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Neil, Mrs. Drysdale, Mrs. Baigarnie, Mrs. J. Fuller, Mrs. "Webber, Mrs. A. Nicholson, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. E. Thwaites, Mrs. Coutts, Mrs. W. Rainger, Mrs. C. I-leather, Mrs. YVettenhall, Mrs. D. Adkins, Mrs. Garlick. Mrs. E. Hay, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Wilding, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Honnor, Mrs. Coltman, Mrs. Powley, Mrs. A, Pitzherbert, Mrs. W. Neumegan, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. J. Grayson, Mrs. Bolitho, Mrs. YV. Meek. Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. B. Morris, Mrs. Israel, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. IJavis, Mrs. Wooley, Mrs. Lichtenstein, Mrs. McGarry, Mrs. Pezaro, Mrs. Geary, Mrs. T. Henry, Mrs. Nairn. Mrs. J. Connelly, Mrs. Winks, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. C. Nicholson, Mrs. Mackay. Mrs. Y\ ynne, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Mowat-Smith, Ylorley, Mrs. Hawkes, Mrs. G. F. Ferguson, Mrs. Mumford, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. A. Wak email, Mrs. Nutter, Mrs. J. Slane, Mrs. Hopwood, Mrs. R. Tv. Smith, Mrs. G. Sykes. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Mcldver Mrs. Jack, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Behague, Mrs. McManeman, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. W. Stevenson. Mrs. Horspool, Airs. Bosworth, Mrs. O. Savor v, Mrs. K'ngsland, Miss Waggstaff, Miss DSlator. Miss Ziman, Miss K. McDonald. Miss P Flynn Miss Montgomery, Miss Somerville. Miss Trevithick, Miss A. McCormack, Miss L. Rvrie. i The winner of the first prize was Mrs. r Dixon and the consolation Mrs. YV inks.

Much Fetecl Bride-Elect Many Parties for Miss Daphne Rainger Miss Daphne Rainger is a muchfeted young bride-elect, and during the last fortnight has had a very busy time attending the parties given in her honour by various f riends. This morning. Miss Lorna McGruer entertained at tea for hen in the Tudor Room. The tables were decorated with chrysanthemums and bowls of early ■violets, and it was a very happy little party that chatted over the tea-cups. Miss McGruer was wearing a frock of deep amethyst with felt hat to tone, and a fur coat. Her guests were: Miss Daphne Rainger, Mrs. V. Salek, Mrs. Morton, Miss Cush la Rainger, Miss Marjorie Tiarks, j Miss Evelyn Mahoney, Miss Maisie ; Walkley. Miss Nancy Xoakes, Miss! Linda de Kenzy, Miss Darrie Heather • and Miss Gwen Gooseman. MISS TIARKS IS HOSTESS Last Wednesday afternoon, Miss j Marjorie Tiarks was hostess at an en- j joyable party for Miss Rainger, given ; at her home in Bu-rwood Crescent, ; Bemuera. Miss Tiarks was gowned in conifer j green crepe de chine and the guest of honour wore a frock of royal blue chiffon velvet with blue hat and furs. Those present were: Mrs. C. M. Croft, Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Noel Airey, Mrs. M. Morton, Mrs. J. Seabrook, Mrs. I'. Seabrook, Mrs. Alleman, Miss Cushla Rainger, Miss Nancy Xoakes, Miss Nancy Ballantyne, Miss Lorna McGruer, Miss Evelyn Mahoney, Miss Myra Emanuel. Miss Marion Me- j Donald, Miss Helen Asser, Miss Maisie Walkley, Miss Janet Clarkson, Miss Betty Jackson, Miss Linda de Renzy and Miss Margaret McKelvie. BRIDGE AND “RUMMY” PARTY A bridge and “rummy” party was arranged for Miss Rainger by Mrs. C. M. Croft, at her home in Arney Road, Re mu era, last Friday evening. Mrs. Croft’s gown was of royal blue georgette, and Miss Rainger was gowned in ravenswing blue ring velvet. The guests were: Mrs. Rainger, Miss Cushla Rainger. Mrs. Jack Kingston, Mrs. F. Lintott, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. •Delph, Miss Priestman, Miss Nancy Ballantyne, Miss Evelyn Mahoney, Miss i Mahoney, Miss Maisie Walkley, Miss ! Ina Robertson, Miss Cole, Miss NanGV i Xoakes, Miss Marjorie Tiarks and Miss j Helen Asser.

Another party was given in Miss Rainger's honour by Miss Helen Asser, who entertained at bridge on Monday afternoon. To receive

her guests the hostess wore a charming bridge ensemble of printed chiffon. Miss Rainger wore beige satin with furs and a beige hat.

Among those present were: Mrs. F. Lintott. Mrs. S. J. Robinson, Mrs. Alleman, Miss Cushla Rainger, Miss Nancy Noakes, Miss Nancy Ballantyne, Miss Marjorie Tiarks, Miss Honey Jackson, Miss Betty Jackson, Miss Linda de Renzy, Miss Maisie "Walkley, Miss Meg Russell, Miss Ellice Alison, Miss Bay Egerton, Miss Evelyn Mahoney and Misses Joan and Darrie Heather. Miss Maisie Walkley also gave Miss Rainger a bridge party at her home in Oraahu Road, Remuera, on Thursday. The rooms were brightly decorated with flowers and Miss Walkley wore a pretty frock of pink floral georgette. The guest of honour had on a smart blue jersey tweed frock, with furs and a blue hat. Miss Walkley’s guests were Mrs.

Noel Airey, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Alleman, Miss Mildred Alleman. Miss Gwen Gooseman, Miss Molly Hunt, Miss Rona Richardson, Miss Ruby Coleman, Miss Evelyn Mahoney, Miss Meg Russell. Miss Linda de Renzy, Miss Morna McGruer, Miss Cushla Rainger, Miss Nance Noakes, Miss Nance Ballantyne. Miss Lintott. Miss Marjorie Tiarks. Miss Betty Jackson and Miss Helen Asser. Others who have entertained Miss \ Rainger are Miss Nancy Ballantyne, i Mrs. Eric Frierlander, Mrs. Morton, j Miss E. Mahoney and the girls’ com- ! mittee of the Victoria League. Picture of Miss Daphne Rainger ■ appears on Page 25. | " LADY BLEDISLOE VISITS COMMUNITY SUNSHINE SCHOOL Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe, accompanied by Mrs. Bathurst, visited the Community Sunshine School in Nelson Street on Thursday morning. ■; Upon arrival, her Excellency was ; met by Mrs. N. E. Ferner, president j of the association, and was presented ! with a. bouquet by the school children, i Mrs. Ferner, who was also presented I with a bouquet, welcomed her Excel- | lencv on behalf of the association, and j explained that this school was the first of its kind in New Zealand. It was not yet quite completed and had not been officially opened. Mrs. Ferner expressed how much the association appreciated the visit of her Excellency and her interest in the sick and delicate ! children. In replying, Lady Bledisloe said that j her visit was just an informal one and | that she was delighted to see them all and hoped that the association would ; meet with tho support it deserved. She expressed the hope that the sunj shipe which was brought into the ; children’s lives, as they grew up, would \ jbe radiated on the lives of others j . around them. ; Her Excellency inspected the work j of the pupils, and was afterward con- j ducted on a tour of the building. TO MAKE FROM OLD BOTTLES j Don’t throw away old rubber hot- j water bottles, for several useful articles can be made from such an old friend. The funnel top, if carefully cut off, can be used when filling bottles. Oval dinner mats for use on a polished table may be cut from ; the bag part, and from the remaining pieces caps for the bottoms of chairlegs can be made to prevent them slipping on polished floors. A CAULIFLOWER HINT When you soak a cauliflower, do ! you salt the water in which you soak j it? If so, you should not, as, if 1 there are any insects inside the caulij flower, the salt will kill them, and : they cannot be dislodged. Cold, runI ning water will draw out any insects • more effectively than anything else.

Northcote Dance

FUNDS TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF A PLUNKET NURSE RAISED

j 3 SUCCESSFUL EVENING For the purpose of raising funds to retain the services of the Plunket nurse in Northcote, the committee organ ised a dance on Thursday evening in the Palais Theatre. It was the largest and most successful dance held at N orthcote. The Mayor, Mr. A. E. Greenslade. in welcoming those present on behalf of the committee, expressed appreciation of the generous response that had already been accorded this worthy object and conveyed messages of support from the medical profession. Both Dr. Dudding, Northcote. and Dr. J. \Y. Craven, Birkenhead, would give their hearty support whenever it was required. During the evening vocal solos were given by Mr. Chas. Hunter, Miss Molly Heath acting as accompanist. A Monte Carlo competition resulted in Mr. and Mrs. H. YV. Tver being declared the winners. The competition for a prize, pre-

sented by Mesdames J. Mckerras and D. Haultain, was won by Miss Alice Hunt.

Splendid dance music was given by Miss B. Stayte’s Merry Makers’ Orchestra and Messrs. G. H. Edwards, A. YV. Christmas, A. Boswell and C. 11. Colegrave officiated as M.C.’s. The supper was provided by friends and well-wishers of the cause. The members of the committee present were: The Mayoress, Mrs. A. F. Greenslade, who wore a frock of black silk maroeain; Mrs. YV. E. barter, beige figured silk: Airs. J. E. Mays, period frock of white satin beaute; Mrs. A. Campbell, cherry blossom embosesd georgette; Mrs. M. Nielsen, black lace over satin; Mrs. A. Boswell, peach satin and gold lace, with hip bow of gold lame; Mrs. D. M. Thom, powder blue georgette; Mrs. YV. P. Hay, black beaded georgette: Mrs. .V. Stillwcil: ligured taffeta; Mrs. F. U. O. Townshend, nattier blue crepe de chine with lace overdress; Mrs. IT. McLough- , lin, white satin and silver; Mrs. D. Opperman, peach georgette with diamente trimming; Mrs. C. H. Colegrave. mauve georgette with chiffon velvet bridge coat; Mrs. F. Wilson, love-in-dhe-mist blue taffeta and silver; Mrs. A. YV. Christmas, apricot taffeta: Mrs. E. Campbell, cerise georgette: Mrs. G. D. O’Leary, apple green beaded georgette; Mrs. P. Hawk, primrose georgette and taffeta; Mrs. A. Clark, midnight blue satin with flame hip bow; Mrs. J. YV. Lethbridge, black georgette frock relieved with 1 green: Mrs. C. Greenslade, lime georgette; Mrs. A. YVatson, powder blue crepe | de chine; Mrs. M. Davis; shot blue taf- j feta on silver lace; Mrs. Gordon Fraser, ! delphinium blue satin beaute and georg- \ ette; Mrs. J. D. Anthony, cardinal georg- i ette with crystal trimmings; Miss B. Stayte, blue lace and silver; Miss Molly Heath, white frock in antiqute Valenciennes lace and pearls. Among those present were: Mrs. J. YV. Craven, wearing salmon pink georgette and diamente with white embroidered shawl; Nurse A. E. Harding, beige and silver gown with white Paisley shawl; Mrs. James, gold metal frock and georgette wrap; Mrs. F. YV. Wilkes, black georgette and net over taffeta; Mrs. YV. M. Jacks, black Spanish lace and georgette; Mrs. Muirhead. black and gold chiffon frock: Mrs. Fred Maxwell, rose ring velvet; Mrs. If. black georgette figured in autumn tints; Mrs. It. Cadness, green taffeta; Mrs. S. T. Carter, blue georgette and gold lace; Mrs. J. YV. McLaughlin, navy and white crepe de chine and lace; Mrs. R. F. Fe&therstone, white georgette relieved with blue and silver: Mrs. Cowie, black lace, with coat of embossed dahlia velvet; Mrs. Fades, turquoise blue and sil-

ver; Mrs. YV. YY r atson. powder blue crepe de chine: Mrs. YV. Roberts, black ring velvet; Mrs. O. J. Honeycombe. ivory taffeta and lace; Airs. G. B. Minns, black embroidered taffeta; Mrs. C. Purdy, green embossed satin and diamente: Mrs. Headland, black lace frock; Mrs. TI. Dowsing, apricot georgette and lace. Mrs. F. Lees, powder blue taffeta; Mrs. H. Bailey, black ninon; Mrs. A. V. Tver, apple green georgette; YTrs. A. ,T. Lemon black lace and ninon; Miss C. YVilson. red georgette; Miss Pat YVilliams. in Princess blue georgette; Mrs. Elsie YY right, petunia and rose shot taffeta; Mrs. .Toll, black and silver embossed gown: YTrs. YVright, black embossed georgette: Airs. Bailev, black crepe de chine; Miss T. Chambers, eau de nil georgette: Airs. Tarbutt, scarlet georgette: Mrs. Chas. Hunter. black lace over pink silk; Mrs. Swinbank, lavender satin beaute and silver; Miss Newman, jade ring velvet; Mrs. B. Herrick, gold moire period frock: Mrs. Herrick, senior, black satin beaute and black silk lace: Mrs. J. C. Alexander, evlamep georgette and Chantilly lace; Mrs. H. Shaw, floral silk gown: Mrs. Shufes, kingfisher blue and gold lace frock; Mrs. Minns, black satin beaute with jade floral trimmings; Mrs. C. Isbister, reach georgette. Miss Helen O’Oirr, Miss Esphir Lury, Mrs Saunders, Miss Lulla Taylor, Miss N Chambers. YTrs. F. Johnston, Mrs. Ward. Miss YU Speechley. Yliss G. Hart, Miss C. Low, Miss Grace .Toll, Yliss Peggie Honan, Miss F. Swinburne, Yliss Ylartin, Mrs p Lurv. Yliss P. Healey. Yfrs. A. Facer Yliss ' TI. YI. Facer, Miss Hand, Miss A. YlcFetridge, Yliss: Betty YTcCluggar. Yliss L. Clare. Yliss B. Honeycomb Yliss E. Roberts. Mrs. Rowles, YTrs ’Rowles, Mrs. Blair, Yliss Edna Pearce, Yliss Irene Mackie. YTrs. YV. Racket.r, Yliss L. Ylackie, Yliss Gwyneth JqII, Yliss Bello.

AVONDALE WOMEN’S CLUB ADDRESSED BY REV. W. G. MONCKTON

The monthly meeting of the Avondale Women's Club was held in the Blockhouse Bay Picture Hall on Tuesday, May 27. The president, Miss Newton, was in the chair. A request for support was received

from the secretary of the recentlyformed Blockhouse Bay Improvement Association, which has guaranteed £IOO to the City Council toward a fund to prevent further encroachment of the sea at Blockhouse Bay. Miss Ellen Melville wrote offering to come out at a future date, preferably in tho evening, and give an illus-tl-oted lecture advocating the purchase of New Zealand-made goods as a pre <- tical and valuable remedy for unemployment. The Rev. W. G. Monckton delivered an address on "The London Naval Conference.” His audience included, by special invitation, the teachers and senior scholars of the Avondale South School. A recitation, given by Miss Alice Kealy, was very much enjoyed. Tea. served under the direction of Mrs. Egerton Gill, and the usual social chat, brought the meeting to a close.

GAS COMPANY’S EMPLOYEES HOLD ENJOYABLE DANCE

SOCIAL CLUB FUNCTION On Thursday evening the Auckland Gas Company employees’ social club held its first social of the season in the company’s building, Pitt Street. In the absence of the chairman, Mr. Rogers, Mr. G. Kenny, deputy-chair-man, welcomed those present. -During the evening items were given by Mrs. S. Marson. Miss Jean Marson and Mr. Alan McElwain. Mr. Trevor Reeves and his Felix Band provided excellent dance music. Among those present were: Mrs. G. Kenny, navy crepe de chine, relieved with beige; Miss H. Edgcumbe, daffodil ring velvet: Miss T. Roach, scarlet ring velvet; Miss Irene Me Master, blush pink velvet: Miss T. Williams, pink georgette and silver; Miss D. Wilson, green georgette and gold lace Miss J. Buchanan, black embossed georgette; Miss Boris Ching. moonlight blue georgette Miss Allison, chartreuse chenille georgette and rhinestone trimmings; Mrs. E- G. Bray, black georgette; Miss E. Thom, floral chiffon; Mrs. R. Friend, nile green georgette with fichu of gold; Miss P. Friend, gold crepe de chine and georgette; Miss R. Dixon, apricot net over satin; Miss Jean Marson, pink silk rayon with gold lace and posy to tone. Mrs. J. A. Marson, wearing cyclamen silk trimmed silver lace and posy; Mrs. S. Marson, nattier blue silk with silver lace and silver posy: Miss V. Gibson, blue embroidered taffeta; Miss Monica Kill, uneven-length pink georgette; Miss Edna Purdie, pale green crepe de cihne: Mrs. M. Holdsworth, figured satin: Miss Lynda Gosling, cameo pink satin with diamente girdle; Airs. L. Breece, in champagne georgette; Miss J. Butler, mauve and green georgette; Miss Betty Miller, powder blue taffeta, and georgette: Miss Mavis "Waterhouse, almond green taffeta; Airs. Alann. beige lace; Aliss O. Brown, blue georgette; Airs. A. Gow, floral silk; Airs. J. C. Si,bbin. flame satin and lace. Miss Phil Cottingham, who wore rosebud and white taffeta; Airs. AV. D. Keatey, navy and fawn crepe de chine; Miss AT. Bailey, grey georgette: Aliss D. Sumner, ■ deep blue relieved with white; Airs. A. Kirk, pale blue crepe do chine; Airs. F. L. Roche, floral ninon; Airs. D. 1 Alunro. black satin beaute. relieved with emerald; Aliss E. Bruce, black georgette: : Aliss Jessie Entwistle, blue embossed georgette and taffeta bow; Aliss Joan Gosling, moonlight blue georgette and taffeta'; Aliss A. Jepson, jade green chiffon velvet; Aliss B. Jepson, blue satin beaute relieved with lime green georgette; Aliss Q. Clarke, embossed georgette bodice with georgette petalled skirt; Aliss A’. AlcKenzie. blue crepe de chine bodice with pink i and blue georgette skirt.

SURPRISE PARTY MEMBERS OF BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION AND FRIENDS A surprise party was taken to the ! ! residence. Haupapa Street, of Airs. I ID. A. Williams, president, by mem- | j hers of the Basketball Association : j and their friends on AVcdnesday even-: ing. . . Games, dancing and competitions j passed a very enjoyable evening. "Elocutionary items were given by ( Aliss E. Kushton and Mr. J. Williams, j Air. Williams also sang several songs and entertained the guests with humorous items. Dance numbers were played by Aliss L. Downey and supper was provided by the members. Among those present were; Airs. AVilliams, wearing a frock of dove grev crepe de chine; Airs. Currie, frdbk of floral ninon: Airs. Kelly, black georgette; Alisses AI. AVright duchess blue satin beaute: G. Jones, navy crepe de .chine; AV. Allen, bine crepe de chine; .7. ‘isdale, periwinkle blue georgette; 1.. Downey, floral ninon: J. Gilbertson, floral ninon in shades of lemon; D. Davies (secautumn shades; E. Rushton, black velvet and lace: L. Lewis, oyster crepe moire frock; E. Clark, floral georgette; R. Harron, leaf green georgette and net; B, Vaughan, floi'al chiffon velvet; AT. Owens. lemon georgette; B. Newmarch, floral ninon and beige trimmings; B. AVilliams, midnight blue crepe fleuri; A'. Hale, floral voile with tiered skirt; E. A'augban, black crepe de chine; R. Campney, chenille georgette; K. Kingon, white georgette with uneven hemline; J. Carter, lose georgette. Mr. S. Smith, on behalf of those I present, thanked Air. and Airs. Williams for their hospitality. Air. AA'il - j liams suitably responded and hoped to j see them all again the near future.

DARGAVILLE BRANCH OF PLUNKET SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK Presiding over a good attendance of members at the annual meeting of the j Dargaville branch of the Plunket So- : ciety last evening, the Alayor, Air. F. ; A. Jones, complimented the president ' and officers on the distinctly creditable j state of affairs as shown by the bal- j ance sheet. He said that the brancli J had developed along sound lines and j was not only able to pay its debts ! but to carry forward a surplus. From ; the figures, he gathered -that exclu- ; sive of the Government subsidy, they j had collected £6oo—about £l2 a week | —which was no small amount. Prior to these remarks, the branch | i president, Airs. A. E. Harding, had \ stated that the year had ended with 1 a surplus of £278 10s, being an in- | crease of £4O on the previous year. ] This had been achieved in spite of I the fact that they hud, during the year. I purchased new furniture for the rooms, j testing scales for the nurse, and a j car. In tlio latter respect, however, the Te Kop-uru and Ruawai sub- | branches had each donated £25. j Officers were elected as follow: i Patron, the Rt. Hon. J. G. Cotes; president, Airs. A. E. Harding, 0.8. E.; j vice-presidents. Dr. Margaret Roper, I Mesdames F. A. Jones, G. X. Hayes, ; A. C. Paul. W. Peterson, H. B. Armi- ! tago. and B. Coleman; secretary. Airs. O. G. Bramwell: treasurer, Aliss Harding: hon. auditor, Air. J. Hogg; committee, Alesdames J. Dempsey. T. C. French. R. E. Clements. O. Williams. J. Totich, A. Bremner, W. Alartin, J. Mrsich. and J. 13. Church, with power to add; district delegates—Tangownliine, Mrs. 13. Coleman: Onctea, Alesdames P. McDermott, H. Atassey and J". AlcLennan; Pnkehuia, Mesdames JJ. Gould, T. A. Ballantyne and Broomfield; Kaihu, Alesdames A. A’. Docherty and G. Downey; Arapoliue. Alesdames IT. Bills and W. P. Begg: Tangiteroria. Airs. C. C. Clarke; Aoroa. Airs. J. D. Harrow; advisory board, Alessrs. W. O’Alalley, A. Anderson, H. B. Armitage, F. A. Jones. A. C. Paul, D. L. Ross, and F. S. Goulding. Drs. C. H. Crump, J. A. Alarshall, F. C. AI. Shortt and AI. Greville. the Revs. .T. C. Fussell. Endicott and Father AVesteinde.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION; NEW BRANCHES FORMED Airs. Jackson and Airs. Lilburne, |\\ho are organising the women’s division of the Farmers’ Union, visited I AA aimauku this week with a view to ; meeting settlers’ wives and forming a . branch of the women’s division. From Waimauku. Airs. Jackson will continue | her tour through the Xorthern Pen- j | insula. Due to the efforts of these ’ i women, branches have been formed at Dargaville. Arapohue and Ruawai. | Officers have been appointed as fol- | low;—Dargaville branch: President, Mrs. A\ . A. Alorgan; vice-presidents, Alesdames R. E. Clements and F. Staples; treasurer. Mrs. D. Burdett (Hoanga): committee. Alesdames F. Carr, F. A. Jones, AI. Foreman. C. Frost, E. Hodsell, J. G. Frost. A. E. Harding. J. O. Coates, J. C. Le Xoel, B. Bath rust, AI. Bryant, G. Druitt. Arapohvio branch: President, Airs, ir. P. Sills; vice-presodents. Alesdames AV. -T. Curnow and C. Powell; ! secretary, Aliss E. L. Dodd; other committee members are Alesdames Holland. | J- Bradley, L. J. Smith. A. L. Cleary. !*• Speedy, O. AA'ebb, J. Atorrison. F. j Smith, AV. Dreadon. C. H. McKenzie Kitching. Pritchard, D. Powell. E. ! Powell, Alontgomery and A. Montgomery. I Ruawai branch: Alesdames AV. A. , Preston, president; G. Robson and Murphy, secretary- and treasurer; AV. ! | Wallace, J - D. Bowkett, 11. A'ail and J.