WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17122, 18 April 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

' The Lady Editor will be' pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs D. L. Rutherford, "Moma," Culverden, spent a few days in Christchurch on their way to Timaru, where they are spending a shorj; Holiday. <, , Mr and Mrs Jack McArthur ihave come from Marlborough for a. short visit to Christchurch, and nre the guests of Mrs McArthnr's parents, the Rev. Canon and Mrs W. S; Bean, Addington. Miss Moorhouse (Christchurch) is visiting Timaru,' and is the guest of Mrs Howell. . Miss Ella Orbell, who while visiting Timaru was a guest at "Cadogan," hau returned to Christchurch.

Mrs T. R. Fishei; (St. Clair, Dunedin) is visiting Christchurch, and 'is the guest of Mrs Ronald Fisher, St. Albans.

Miss Rosamund Wood (Lemstcr road) leaves to-dav for Timaru. Mr and Mrs Fred Kitchingliam have returned from Akaroa, and are spending a few days in Christchurch before leaving for their home in Greymoruth. Sirs Peter Wilson (Fendalton) leaves tc-day for a brief holiday in Auckland. Mrs T. A. Walker (Wellington) has gone North after spending a few days in Christchurch.

Mr and Mra Bolim have gone for three weeks to Rotorua and Napier. Mrs Neil Guthrie, who has been visiting Gisborne, returned to Christchurch on Saturday,' and later proceeded so Lake Coleridge.

Mr and Mrs Duncan (Timaru) motored to Christchurch on-Saturday. Mrs N. W. Hood (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs J. Craig, Idris road, Fendalton.

Miss Marian Hay (Winchester), who has been the guest of Mrs A. W. Wright (Timaru), is now vising Christchurch.

•Miss Bertha Nurse, matron of the Masterton Hospital, and .her niece, Miss Eileen Nelson, have returned from a tour of-tho West Coast... After spending a:- few days ; in". Christchurch with her sister, Mrs Berndston, Fendalton. Miss Nurse proceeded to Inyercargill, where she will be the guest of 'another sister, Mrs Russell. " Mrs.and Miss Manning, who have been visiting Kelso, returned to ChrisLchurch on Saturday.

The engagement /is announced of Beryl Jeanne, youngestdaughter of Mr J. H. Kermode, Christchurch, to Lawrence Mnwson'.. dental -surgeon, Christchurch? Hog]}jtai staff,- third: son", of Mr J.J. iGhristchui^h., . •Ifke'jftngagotaen'fc has -Ifren,' announced of -Miss Agnes. Millar Valontrno; to Mr Joseph Culliinore, botil of Fairlie." -

The returned Eoldiors' danco, (held in the Art Oallery on Saturday night,, was most successful iuid enjoyable,.there being no fewer than two hundred' couples present. These dances- are excellently inanaiged, and the. committee certainly deserve success, which is now practically assured for the whole winter. ' Cards were provided for those not wishing .to dance, and Miss Macdonald's orqhestVa provided the latest and ;nost inspiriting music. Amongst tEe guests were Mr and Mrs Beanland, Mrs Neville, Mrs H. ,R. Smith, Mrs Tomlin&on, Miss Byrch, and Mr and Mrs Orchard, all of whom have .shown the kindliest interest in tho .returned soldiers. During , the evening: it was announced tihat ; next Friday evening Dr. Thacker will motor ten' returned soldiers v and ten of their friends to Pigeon. Bay for. the opening ceremony of the new hall.

On Saturday a surprise party, organised by Miss Wanda warren, visited Miss Enio flinty,. Merivale, where ■a- warm welcome was received, and a delightful dance, followed by supper, made the evening pass'too swiftly. Those present included Misses Enid Minry, Wanda Warren, Audrey -Richardson, Dorothy Diamond,. Huia Booth, M. and J. Me-, Dougall, N, Knigtht, Rosamund Wood, N. La Cren, Messrs Macfarlnne ■ (2). J. Ferrier, Harrison, L. Cook, T. Walter, M.- Johnson', M. Warren, K. Parkinson, and Dr. Gunn.

On Saturday afternoon the members of the Ascot Tennis Club entertained a number of friends who, last winter, • had kindly assisted at a most successful concert, which was organised by Mr Neville Smith, and tiho proceeds 'of which were to augment the funds of tthe club. The guests were motored to tha club's courts, near the North Brighton, road, where a Yankee tournament was played, the winners being? Miss Herrell and Miss Boyes. Most acoeptable afternoon tea was supplied by the club, and dispensed bj' Mrs J» C. Lord, and the members' spared no trouble in attending, to tlheir guests' entertainment. JDuring the afternoon a presentation was made to Mr Neville Smith, in appreciation of his kindly interest in the welfare,of the club. Amongst those present were:— Mrs Lord, Misses Sylvia. Westenra, Doreen Hight, Lulu Hannav, F. Hamerton, D. Eiby, Lorrimer, Boyes, Horrell, Gunn, Borrows, and Hall, Messrs E. J. Tayler, Neville Smith, Sullivan, Moofe. J. Wright, Coxhead, Olde, McGili, Longley. (2), T. Taylor, and P. Jackson. Amosb enthusiastic and appreciative audience assembled at ,rhe: Women s Club on Saturday evening to 'hear Madame Leedfiam-Crowe's 'second musical chat, luring the evening, Madame, who was attired in "a beautiful pink satin gown with beaded tunic and touches of powder-blue ribbon, playedseveral of Beethoven's sonatas, which were greatly applauded, and spoke interestingly of her views on musical education. The third chut, which- is being

eagerly anticipated by music-lovers, will take place on Wednesday evening. Progressive tennis parties are alwiay.s a success, and that .held at tho Avonside Club's court last week, when Mrs Willis, of Sydney, and the Misses Pearce, dT Temnka, were amongst the players, was no exception. Play began shortly after one o'clock, and was continued "vigorously during the afternoon. The winners of the most games proved to be Misses Nicholson and Allard, while the consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Coleman and P. Dimcan. Other players who took part were Mesdames Donald, Wake, P. G. jGreenwood, Wiilis. | Warsaw, Lockwood, Lord, Misses Allard (2), Pegrce (2), Ivy Robson, and Timms. I hear (writes the London correspondent of the Dunedin "Star") that Mrs Asquith is already well forward with another book, and is keeping at least one secretary fully employed, on its compilation. . As is perhaps natural, it is not proving quito so easy for her to write this second ■ volume, "and Mrs Asquith is said to be at a loss sometimes to decide what new themes she can develop. • One of Mr Asquith's friends suggested- to me recently that a chapter for whitfh there would be more _than sufficient material, and which ■would certainly be vastly entertaining for the general public, might be headed : "What My Husband's Relations Said About My Book." At a grandmothers' afternoon tea gathering, held in. Balclutha recently, the combined ages of the sixteen old ladies present totalled 1150 years—an average" of nearly 72. The engagement is announced ■in an exchange of Miss Kathleen ' (Kitty) Little, youngest daughter, of Mrs J. S. Little, of Willis street, Wellington, to Mr C. B. O'Donnell, solicitor, formerly of Hawcra, but now of Wellington.

Miss Mona Brice left Wellington by the Manuka last week for Melbourne, where her marriage to Mi- E. N. Armit, an ox-Wellington journalist, no v.- of Melbourne, "will take place. Miss Brico was a member of the late Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald's. staff, and has many friends in Wellington. She was accompanied by Miss Nancarrow, who will bo the bridesmaid. at the' wedding ceremony.

When H.M.S. New Zealand first visited the Dominion in 1912 Captain Halaey spoke 'of his desire to obtain a collection of Now Zealand stamps, and it was thought that this was for his daughter, who was a collector. The Postmaster-General, Sir 11. Heaton Rhodes, had a collection mounted in an' album, and sent it to Miss Halsey with the compliments of the New Zealand Government as a. memento of her father's visit to thd country. . Later, it was discovered that the young lady was only four years, of age. It was fier father who was interested in stampcollecting. The result of the gift was, however, that the little girl became a collector, and when Sir Lionel Halsey was in Now Zealand with the Prince of Wales last year the Government sent by him to his daughter a supplement-, ary album containing specimens of all the'stamps issued-since the former album was compiled. By the la'st mail Sir Francis Bell, who was responsible for the second album, has. received a letter from Miss Joan Halsey thanking him fol' the gift. Word hap been received from Trinity College of Music, London, that two pupils of the Convent, Grey mouthy have been awarded .the College Exhibitions < for gaining the highest marks in No\y Zealand in the practical examination held last October. The exhibitioners are Miss Marjorie Fletcher and. Miss Borgia McSnerry. Miss Marjorie, Fletcher gained. 91 marks out of 100 in the senior grade (pianoforte) Mid Miss Borgia MeSherry'gained 90' marks in the intermediate, grade (pianoforte). In its notice of ; the Greymouth Orchestral Society's concert on Thursday night, the "Greymoutli Evening Star' says;—-Mrs R. A." Ijorne (Christchurch) j was the vocalist : Mf; •tKe.;' ! ;d(r^ainfc» 'her programme', numbers Lb'eing*' the; bracketed "Prelude" (Landon ltdnald) ancf "White Horses", (R. A. Horne): also "Ave Maria" (Bach-Gounod). A slight alteration was made in the ordar of the items, and Mrs Horne sane "AveMaria" later in the evening.' In her first song.Mrs Horne showed 'that she is the possessor of a voice . of: good strength and. range, and.pf considerable sweetness. Her enunciation was very distinct,! and her singing was characterised' by much' depth of feeling. The effort evoked, generous applause. Mrs Horne was even more successful in her second choice, "White Horses," and did full justice to the song. An insistent encore followed as a matter of course, and Mrs Horne responded with a charming "All for You" (East Hope Martin). The accompaniments were played by Mr Horne. ... Mr H. Glaysher's reputation as &' harpist had preceded him, and he was received ' with • applause. To' say that he lived up to that reputation would be superfluous. He_ gave a strikjng revelation of the possibilities of the harp. , . . Prior to the concluding number, Mr Moss, on behalf of the members and subscribers of the Society, lieartilv thanked Mr and Mrs. Home and Mr Glaysher for coming from Christchurch and giving them "such a treat that evening. . They had heard something entirely new to the West Coast in the harp solos. (Applause.) At the last concert, Mr Moss said that it was hoped to procuro artists from Christchurch. It was to say that the applause with which tnev had been received showed he was»quite justified in doing so. Mrs Maude Hoateon, who lias been visiting relatives in New Zealand, is leaving to-niglit to join the Ruapehu, which sails from Wellington for England to-morrow. .

A stern war on the price of washing 'i's being waged by the French. Under-' Secretary of .Food (states Ohf Paris .correspondent, of the "Manchester Guardian"). , He demands that 20 per- cent be immediately ■ taken off • all washing bills, and threatens the Corporation of Washerwomen with a lawsuit if it fails, to comply. Every night heated meetings are held of the leading 'houses to discuss the situation, but as yet no move has been taken. The price of "blanchissage" to-day is more than four timerv what it was beforeHhe war. Most of the increase is put down to the exorbitant price of coal. To-day coal prices have fallen greatly, bfct tfhe washerwomen and their companies seem satisfied with the present price of a. shilling for shirts, three shillings for a sheet, •etc. Exasperated by this profiteerings a company is being formed of society ladies on the co-operative principle, to compete with the present union. A very pleasant kitchen afternoon was given by Mrs Corson and Mrs Thornley 3 at the residence of the latter, at Sumner, on Saturday, for , Miss Illingworth," who is to.be married shortly. There was a large attendance, and the beautiful grounds came in for much favourable comment. •• A delightful afternoon tea was served outside, while musical items were also given. A' novel competition was won by Miss Deare. Amongst those present were-: jlrs T. B. Boulton, Mrs H. J. Marriner, Mrs G. W. C. Smithsonj Mrs T. E. Whittfield, Mrs and Miss Thornley, Mrs White, Mrs Palmer, Mrs Ashby, Mrs Corson, Mrs C. M. Roswell, Mrs S. W. Dean, Mrs C. Daw«, Mrs'and Miss Middleton. Mrs Cheshire, Mrs Pye, Mrs Glen, Mrs Kleningstein, Mrs J. Illingworth, Mrs and Miss Deare, Mrs Allnutt, Mrs Queree, Mrs J. D. Watson, Mrs Beay, Mrs and Miss Neilson, Mrs W. Watson, Sirs Pugh, Mrs Neilson, junr., and Mrs Baker.

A lady who advertised in a Wellington, paper last week for a "general help" was agreeably surprised, .to receive no fewer, than fourteen replies. This wquld surely indicate that the market for domestics is easing a little. \ ° . lie Sumner Rowing Club lield a dance in the Sumner Town Hall on Friday evening. The committee went to a lot of trouble to make tho event

a great success, and the hall fuflv decorated m the club colours,.blue and poltl A juvenile dance formed tne fiSu.no! a» pw am ™ e^n« M to 9 p.m. Everything possible was clone to cater for the interests of the j young people, and the efforts were ' crowned with success, I rom ■ £' ' tin the early hours of the morning an adult'programme of dancing was successfully carried out, a dainty supper being set out under decorations suitable to the occasion. The chaperones were Mesdames R. Wallace, 11. McFarlane, a M Roswell, S. W. Dean, A. Corson, and P. Wicks. Amongst those present were--Mesdames G. Fluerty, H Carter. Allnutt, Miss D. Hanliam, Miss M. Davies, Missi R. dewberry, Miss B. Middfeton, Miss G. Brown, -Miss G. Hullett, and Messrs Bailey, Roswell,. J. Hampton. J Hunt 8. W. Dean, Jarman, G. A. Alexander, u. Barr, and P. Olliver. Mr J. McFarlane was M.C., and eood music was supplied by Mr A. Williams. Captain M. C. Campbell, of ;the steamer Malaita, which arrived at »cw Plymouth on Thursday from Walpole Island, New Caledonia, was accompanied on the voyage by his wife a n( ' family. Mrs Campbell is a daughter of Mr R. B. D. Eyre, Collector of Customs at New Plymouth. A party comprising Misses Taylor (organiser), Stevenson, Osborne, Johns, Dver, Messrs Johnston, Rodgers, and R". -Smith visited the .Military Sanatorium on Saturday night and treated the inmates to an. excellent concert. The secretary of the Social Committee returned ' thanks on behalf of the patients to the performers. _ Tho "opening danco of, the Plain Dancing Assembly, inaugurated by the Spreycion-Becitemiam l)a.nce Committee, was held .at tho Oddfellows' Chambers, St. Asaph street, on Saturday evening, when over tSO couples danced to excellent music supplied by Mr itWood's orchestra of fcvo instrumentalists. During the evening tJie DeputyMayor (Air J . W. Beanland), in a br.cf speech, declared the Plain Dancing Assembly opened, and wished the committee eveVy success. Mr S. Williams acted as M.U.' The next dance will be hold on Wednesday.

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The Christchurch Women's Christian Temperance Union earnestly appeals to ejjry woman qualified to vote for mem-, bCra of School Committees to attend, the annual meeting this (Monday) evening, April 18th, and svipport the .woman "candidates nominated for election. 6

Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while dry and broken hair* is often a result of sea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is advised to visit Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf win results from the use of Camellian Massage and Vanishing Creams, while under the skilled attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair becomes soft and lustrous. • , " 6

' WEDDINGS. / v BESLEY —BENNETT. A wedding of. -considerable interest was celebrated at "iiomesdale," Bennetts, recently, when Miss Bessie Bennett,- only .daughter of 'cMr and :M'rs»R> Mj Bennett, was married -to-iMiv.Ai, R. Besley, eldest 'son of Mr and Mrs S. I>. Beslev, of' Christchurch, the liey. G, G. Howes, of Oust, peing'the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given *Uway by her father, was most becomingly attired in a gown of ivory satin crenadfne,. with accoidcon-pleated skirt and juniper top;-beautifully braided; and trimmed with pearl tassels and silk la«). A' heavy sash,- also braided, her mother's wedding veil, arranged.in mob cap,style;.with a small circlet;of orange blossom, and a beautiful shower bouquet; completed her toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Duncan, .wore a very pi'etty frock of apricot satin, trinimea with accordeon r i>leated frilling and crystal. Her hat was a large, one of black georgette, trimmed with apricot. Sh'e also carried a ■ lovely bouquet to tone with her frock. Mr O. M. Bennett, /brother of the bride, acted <is best man. , ( After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Befmett entertained -over 100 guests at the Carleton,,Hall. Mrs Bennett was attired,iri a navy blue costume and a mole and violet coloured toque, trimmed with pansies. The bridegroom's mother wore, a' navy blue costume And a brown panne velvet hat, with Orie'n«tr.l crown. .

: Subsequently, .'.Mr and Mrs Beslfey left by, motor on.their' honeymoon trip, the 'lSride travelling in a very smart costume of' college grey and a hennacoloured liafc and veil'. most enjoyable dance.was held in the Carleton 'Hall in the evening,, in honour of the occasion.

. IDLE-HAXELL. A very pretty and popular wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Kaikoura, oil Tuesday, when Mr Sydney Idle, eldest sou of tjie late Mr and Mrs Idle, of WaiaU and Kaikoura, was married to Miss Amelia Marion Haxell, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. E. Haxell, of Christchurch. The Rev. R. Miller performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a charming grey tailored costume with whiter beaver natr, and carried a sheaf of. madonna lillies and autumn leaves. After thp . ceremony a large number of friends were entertained at

breakfast, after which the hapoy couple .eft on their honeymoon trip'. . BORNE—ALEXANDER. j we l n S Miss Leonora Alexander (formerly a member of the staff, in the Prime Minister's office), and Mr Edward C. Borne, of Wellington, was celebrated at St. Albans Church, Rona Bay, Wellington, when only" relatives a • a mi? 'Hamate friends* were pref ent \ lh e bride was given away by her brother, Mr W. Alexander, of Lhristchurch. Her becoming frock was or a rust-red colour, with dainty embroideries of pastel blue, with an ac-oordeon-pleated skirt; her hat was of nigger brown with glvcerined feathers, and she carried a bouquet of pansies and roses. *

EDWARDS—GAWLER. The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on Wednesday, of MisS Myra Madeline Gawler, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Gawler, of M ebb street, and Mr Gordon Edwards, of Tongoio, Hawke's Bay, son of Mr and Mrs Edwards, of Christchurch. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of white georgette over silk, draped with silver lace, with a spray of silver roses and orange blossoms on the bodice. Her veil formed the train, caught with sprays of orange blossoms; she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of _ white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern tied with -white ribbons and tulle. Tho bridesmaids were in dainty frocks, the chief bridesmaid. Miss Iras Trim, wearing a frock of champagne georgette, with frilled overdress of pale mauve, with small rosettes of both shades. She wore a picture hat to match, and carried a pale yellow bouquet. The other bridesmaid, Miss Ivy Edwards, was in shell-pink georgette, with touches of parfe blue, a pale blue hat, and carried a bouquet to match. Mr E. Edwards, of Christchurch, was the best man, and Mr Colin Trim was groomsman. The Rev. T. Fielden Taylor performed the marriage ceremony, and Jlr Short presided at tho organ. A largo gathering of friends and relatives of the bride and bridegroom assembled at the Oriental Bay Kiosk, where the reception - was held. The guests were received by Mrs Gawler (mother of the bride), Mrs Trim (aunt of the bride), and Mrs Norman Steel, of Christchurch (sister of the bridegroom). Among those present were Mrs E. Cording, senr. (great-aunt of the bride), Mrs E. Wilkinson, of Auckland, and Mr and Mrs Victor Allen, of Tangoio, Hnwlie'a Bay,

WOODS—HUNTER, A wedding of - considerable interest took place at Reefton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr W. Woods, of Fernsidc, Rangiora, was married to Margaret, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J, Hunter, of The Terrace, Reefton. The Rev. A. J. Davis was the officiating minister. The church had been prettily decorated by fdrl friends of the bride, and the servico was a fully choral one, the choir singing "The "Voice that Breathed oer Eden" as the bridal party entered the church. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked extremely happy. She was attired in a frock of white crepe de chine, with a tulle veil and orange blossoms prettily arranged /in mob-cap • style. She a charmipg bouquet of palest 'pink and white hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss.Charlotte Hunter (sister) wore a very stylish frock of canary crepe he chine, with rust stitching, and a smart black velour hat. She carried an artistic bouquet of autumn leaves and- early chrysanthemums. Mr Leu l'ascoe, Christchurch, was best man. The happy couple left by the 4.20 train for Greymouth en route to R-angiora. their future home, carrying with them the best of good wishes-for their future happiness. The bride was extremely popular in the district, this being made manifest bv the numerous wedding presents she received. The bride travelled in a smart navy tailor-made, costume, vieux-ros'e . tngel lint,,'and handsome black fox furs.

BRUCE—BOWKER. A particularly pretty weddifig was solemnised at St. Luke's Churcn cm Saturday afternoon, . when Miss Ethel Tjayton' Bowker, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. L. Bowker, "The Elms," Durham street, was married to Mr ClaudStanley Bruce, Timaru, only son of the Into Mr J. S. Bruco and Mrs Bruee, of Palmerston North. 'The Rev. F. Dunirage bride's br-other-in-law, assisted'by the Rev.oF. N. Taylor, vicar of St. Luke's,' performed the ceremony, and the bride's ..brother, Mr H. _liBowker, junr., .gave her away. Her beautiful bridal gown was or white souple satin and georgette, the tumc .bodice being worked in silver and the skirt gracefully draped, .while from the Bhoulders hung a Court train of brocade finished with silver tassels, to match rhe silver, fringe pn the corsage. Her tulle veil was arranged over a coronet of-orange blossoms, and she carried ft bouauet of white and . the palest pink flowers. Miss Gwen Dunnage, the bridesmaid, wore a charming"JErook of wisteria-coloured souple yittin, in net. the becoming jumper bodice being finished at the tfaist with a sash. Her black panne velvet hat was embroideied in tones to match' her dress, and lier boiiouet, which was of pink sweet peas. Mr Cecil Quane. Timaru, ayted as best main Owing to illness iu. i-Ju* family, the wedding was very quiet. The bride s mother wore a" handsome black charnieuse gown trimmed with fringe, while Mrs Bruce, the bridegroom s mother, chose black crepe de chine, worn with a la.ee scurf and black hat. Other guests were.Mr and Mrs Campbell Gebbie, Mis Frank Dunnage, Miss Irene .Dunnage, Mrs F. N. Tavlor,' Mr and Mrs Len. fcnsor (Pendle Hill), Mr and Mrs L. L. Miles (Timaru), Mr and Mrs H. L. \Bowker. juhr., Miss'Gebbie, and Mr C. W. Gebbie. ■ - . 4

1 BROWN—CIit'CAS. The wedding took place recently, a-j St. John's Ciiureh, Latimer, square, t ie Rev. H. N. "Wright officiating, ot Jim Oiive Ciucas, youngest daughter ot All G. Cluuas. Caristcaiucti, and Mr U.aru.3 Brawn, {-(liristchurcti. ihe bnde, was given, away by her father, uan 'smartly gowned in a very pretty Wiiiv> crepe de ciiino and georgette frock, embroidered wiki pearls, olie wore a vou arranged as a mob cap, and held in place by clusters- of orange Moesoiu. Jliss Obvc Westerh .rgh, as bridesmaid, looked very nice in white enrded velvet skirt and-crepe de chiiie jumper, mieu .vith filet lace, and smart black ana >ld picture hat. Two, nieces of tuo ide, Olive Wendleborn and Audrey .ucas, made dainty little flower-girls 1 white silk frilly frocks, lace Legliorii ats, with bands of jjale pink ana aauve ribbon velvet, and eac<h carried -ttle baskets of pink and mauve flowers o match. -Mr Reginald Brcwn, Sprin«Jiirn, was best man. After the weding, a reception was held at 'the , Jadena, at-which there were about w ,uests. The bride travelled in a wino- ■ floured cloth costume, with hat to jatdh.

MISS LOAM'S PUPILS. Ori Saturday afternoon, Miss Loam <ive another of her delightful afternoons, at which her pupils acted some " rench playn, and unstinted was the -raise given by the audience to the perormers, many of whom were tiny Ciiil.ren. The senior pupils, too, showed ecided histrionic ability, end all gave -roof of careful and painstaking tuition. The juniors taking part in the programme were Misses l>iana. _ Allan, Jcnise and Maxy Monteath, Enid VVn- . son, Elisabeth Aclapd, Lois Lord, and -ilasters Freddy Harper, Alistan Mon--oath, and Dyson Lord, while_ tho ■eniors, \riiose play, N "Avant la Soiree," .as much appreciated, were Misses /lary Maodonald, Peggy Palmer, Gonda -esctemaker. and Oiive Mcllraith. . At the close of the programme, Miss ioam came forward and said a few -7ords of thanks—to the seniors for giving up their time for rehearsals, to tha juniors for coming after school hours, and also to the Barents for the support

that they , had given her. Miss Loam went on to say that she could not havo got such results without the -talent that was in tho children—she had t only brought it put. Sho ; regretted that sho Vv'ould hiivc to nifiko n brtiik in her classes, but all, i)he thought, would understand the imperative necessity of .lien trip to' England,which would cause feu absence of only tw# terms, and sho hoped on her return .that she would nos have been forgotten. All then-adjoiini-ed to another room for tea,-after whirJi the juniors finished with a doncfl. Among those present were': —Mr and Mrs Allan, Miss l>avis, Misses Salmon'.] (2),. Mrs and rho MisGes_ Goujdj Mr and Mrs Monteatti, Mrs Minima; Mrs and Miss Teschenlaker, Mr .and Mrs Wilson,. Misses Wilson, Mr and Mrs CalvinJ/nd, 31m Pahnor, Miss Tabart, Mi's Jfiric Harper, Mrs Hugh Aclaiid, Mrs Henry Acland, Miss Adr.i«n and Miss Phillij>a Acland, Miss Costello, Mrs _ a.nd Mias Cargill, Mrs. Levvy, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Cecil Wood,' Mrs und Miss Kitto, Mrs and Miss Bouden, Mrs Blunt and Master. Blunt, Miss Honchin, Br.lP.lld Mrs 0-ould, Mrs vVardroo, Miss JJ. Cotte~ill, Miss Eileen "Orchard, .Mrs Stringlemaq, Mrs Clifton Mogg, Mjss B. Atkinson. Miss E. Gibson, ,\ir and Miy Sim, Mrs Clark. Mrs R. W. ..Anderson,' -Mrs Endell Wanklyn, Mrs Lane, Miss Lowe, Miss Rainc, Mrs Goodwin, Miss Webb, Miss'.Fanny Fox. ■