PICTURES FOR NOTHING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17218, 8 December 1923, Page 4

PICTURES FOR NOTHING.

I Here is a way to go to the Pictures ior nothing: Buy twenty-four puckets of Biplane Tea (it is ino,st refreshing this hot weather), hand the labels to vour grocer and he will hand you a free Pass to the Pictures. i«597

Mr and Mrs L. Barnes left for Dunedin this morning. Mr Barnes is to sing the baritone solos in the “ Messiah ” in the southern city next week. A surprise party paid a visit to Mrs E. J. Hibberd, of Taylor Street, Ad. dington. A very enjoyable time was spent in dancing and music supplied bv Air J. Rugg and members of his orchestra. After partaking of a dainty supper the gathering cam© to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Among those present were:—Mesdames Heatley, Hussey, Hibberd (2), Woolley, Knight (2), Rowan, Byrne, Messrs Hatley, Hussey, Hibberd (2), Woolley, Anderson, Smith, Somerfield, Ayers. A concert organised by Air Kermode in aid of the Burwood Queen Carnival was held recently in the Shirley Methodist Sunday School before a large and appreciative audience. Those contributing items were:—Air and Airs Stuart, Madame Cara Holdgate, Miss Corner, Alessrs M’Phersort. Kermode, Skinner, Lcnmy and AJumford. The position of the queens in the carnival is now as follows:-—Phyllis Robinson (Queen Street). Naomi Bowden (Queensbury Street), Amy Barnett (Burwood), Alay Southon (Bottle Lake), Dorothy Good (Outsiders)-

An enjoyable time was spent by a large number of people at Mrs Southon’s residence in Bottle Lake Road, Burwood, on Friday afternoon, when a garden fete was held to raise funds for the local Queen in the school queen carnival competition. A lollie and soft drink stall was in charge of the Misses May, Southon and Ida Campbell; bran tub. Misses Dorothy Mortiboy and Stepping; and quoits were attended to by Mr Alortiboy, while sports events were carried out by Alessrs Mortiboy and Bradstock. Air Stevens in charge of joy rides. Afternoon tea was in the hands of Mrs Southon and several lady assistants. The proceeds will materially assist Aliss May Southon, and the school swimming bath fund will greatly benefit by Airs Southon’s enterprise. A jolly surprise party was taken to the residence of Mrs Dougall on Wednesday evening. Games and dancing ■were indulged in till a late hour. Mrs Orr’s and Mr Jackson’s orchestra supplied the music. A duet was rendered by Miss’-E. Anderson and Miss M. Cox. Among those present were: Mrs Dougall, Alisses Afae Elston, E. Anderson, E. Bull, AI. Cox, M. M'Keag, M. Paisley, H. Christie, G. Anderson, R. Hampton. R. Elston, H. Legard. O. Hampton. E. Shrimpton, K. Grey, M. Buxton. AI. Schollard, 11. Scoliard, E. Gfeaterick, E. Dougall. Alessrs F. Stanton, B. Curtis, J. Foster, Orr, E. Jackman, A. Woodem, L. Woodshire, G. Bunton, N. Grey, C. Smith. J. Clegg, F. Deruygie, B. Donovan, J. Fergus, L. Forrester. H. Stevens, G. Alayne, C. Boyd, B. Bates, and Crosby.

The committee of the Sydenham Girls’ Club has organised a garden fete for this afternoon in the grounds of Mrs Robert Malcolm, River Road, Opawa. The Christmas tree and bran tub are in the hands of Airs Richard Anderson and Airs G. W. Munday, ■while Mrs W. H. Winsor and Airs F. Waters are in charge of the produce. Airs J. W. Mitchell and Airs T. C. Price are responsible for the sweets, and the afternoon tea is under the management of Mrs C. D. Gough and Airs C. J. Newell. Mrs Geo Bowron and MrSyRSpeight have charge of the cake stall. There will be tennis, and there are special arrangements for side shows and organised games for children in an adjoining paddock. The proceeds are in aid of the Sydenham Girls’ Club.

Mrs B. H. Gilmour, Lyttelton, president of the Lyttelton branch of the Plunket Society, was hostess at an enjoyable evening, the guest of honour being Airs Vere Livingstone. Members of the committee in making a presentation to Mrs Livingstone thanked her for the interest she had taken in the society in organising a concert for the Plunket Society Fund. Apologies for absence were received from Alesdames Preston, Waters, Porter. Nurse Boyd and Sister Gooding. Musical items were given by Mrs Gilmour, Mrs J. Stanley, Mrs G. Potts, Mrs N. Greenland, Airs Livingstone, Aliss Yalmai Livingstone, Dr B. H. Gilmour, and Mr B. Gilmour. Airs N. Greenland was the winner of the competition. Other guests present were Airs Lester and Mrs Eli Wilson. On Tuesday evening; a pleasant gathA pleasant gathering took place at tho Set ton Rink Half, Sefton, when Mr and Airs George Clarke entertained a number of friends, the occasion being the coming of age of their daughter, Lilia Haining. The time passed pleasantly in games, cards and dancing. Mr and Mrs Clarke received their guests. Airs Clarke wearing a becoming frock of blue marocain. with floral corsage. Aliss Haining chose a girlish frock of pink satin brocade, while Aliss Isobel Haining wore a peacock-blue taffetas frock with berthe and panels of silver radium lace. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs S. W. Brooke r (Christchurch), Mr and Airs Champness (Christchurch). Mr and Airs P. J. Thorne, Air and Airs S. Smith (Ashley). Air and Mrs Ford, Air and Airs Douds, Mr and Mrs AlTver, Mr and Airs Fussell. Air and Airs Cameron, Airs Champion. Alisses J. Love (Omihi). !. Seaton (Rakaia), I. Holland (Christchurch). Fletcher (Leithfield), Willcox. R. Dalzell. AT. Dalzell, G. Quick, J. M’Go wan. K Boyce, A. Dalzell, E. Scott, D. Hales, Alice DalelJ, L. R. Smith; Messrs Stubberfield, Champness (2). Fletcher, T\ Rowe, Dalzell (2). G. Alitchell, Quick (2), H. Day. L. Sullivan. G. M’Nally, R. M’Gowau. G. Robertson. G. 'Smith, Orchard, F. Scott, T. Smith, Air Ted Smith was accompanist, while Air T. Dalwdl carried out the duties of MO Airs Cosgrove, a founder of the Girl Peace Scoqt movement, who has been j confined to bed through illness for soma months, is now on the. way to convalescence. She'left on Tuesday for the. south, accompanied by her sister, Aliss Robertson, wljo came up from Dunedin to travel with her. “VAREX” FOB. BAD TJ£GS. Even whep hospital treatment has failed to cure varicose ulcers, permanent healing is accomplished bv Vain:< Treatineut. Cures without pain while you work. Four to six weekly dressings foj- ordinary ulcers. Write to Ernest Healey, Chemist, Foxton. Local Treatment. Rooms. AI. Vane Wallace, Rooms 8 and 9, Arcade, Cashel Street, near T&ttersalTs. 4 Champion’s pure malt English Vinegar excels in purity. Sold in full bottJeajjrffldl grocer* l . &

AJr and Airs O. AlacLean loft for Grey mouth this morning. Airs G. Gothard left for the West Coast this morning. Aliss C. Stewart has returned to Timaru after spending several days in Christchurch. Airs Hint/, left to-day for Timaru and returns on Alonday, and will be a guest at the Clarendon Hotel. Air and Airs Cummins left this morning for a three months’ holiday in Rangiara and Oxford. Aliss Ruth Hatch well and Airs Dilner return to-day from a holiday spent in North Canterbury. Air and Airs Russell Beals have returned from an extended holiday in America. Airs Bruce Douglas is tho guest of Lady Clifford, “ Avonholme ” and will return to Scargill early next week. Airs F. C. Brownson, Dunedin, haa arrived from the south and is a guest at the United Service Hotel. Air and Airs J. J. Clark, Dunedin, and Airs and Aliss Phillips, Timaru, who have been in. Christohurch for several days, went south this morning. Air George Humphreys and Aliss Humphreys are returning to Christchurch next week from a trip to England. Airs H. E. Townley, New York, U.S.A., who is on a two years’ tour, left Christchurch this morning for Alount Cook. ATr and Airs S. Gibson. Palmerston North, aiTived from Wellington this morning and are guests at tho United Service Hotel. There was a large attendance at a concert held recently in the Burwood Hall in aid of the queen carnival. An excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items was provided by the Kiwi Sunshine Players. Air L. B. Bradstock, on behalf of the Bottle Lake Queen. Afay Southon, moved a vote of thanks' to the performers, while Air J. Liggins, on behalf of the school committee, called for three cheers for the company for providing two fine concerts. Supper, which was served by the Bottle Lake residents, was then dispensed.