WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18216, 29 October 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will l>e pleased to receive for publication in tne "Women's Comer" items of social or personal news. Such *texns should be fully authenticate a, ana engagement notices must hear tne signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited 011 matters a lectins, or of interest to, \7omen.

Mrs A. S. Adams (Wairarapa terrace, Fendalton) is visiting limaru, and will later fro to stay with tnencts in D-unedin.

Mr and Mrs J. Kermode, and the Misses Mona aud Esther Kermode Kitzgerald avenue. Christehurch) iuue returned to the Isle o[ Man, after touting Scotlr-.ud, Ireland, and Wales. Mr and Mrs J. Cliff Bayley (Fernside) motored south yesterday.

Mr and Mrs W. A. Morgan (MountvSomers) are amongst recent arrivals at the Tlo.w'il Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Harold Oberg (Sydenham'! have returned from a visit to relatives in Asliburton.

Mr and Mrs.A. E. Barker (Christehurch), Mr and Mrs E. D. Clarke (Australia), and Mr and Mrs S. Mackenzie and Miss Mackenzie (Timaru) are staying at Warner's Hotel.

In a letter to friends in Christchurch, Mr H. Nevill-Smith, the well-known singing teacher, mentioned just having received the offer of a veiy important vocal position in New York. He was leaving London for New York on September 17th, by the Majestic (the largest boat in the Atlantic service), to discuss matters there with the idea of remaining in New York. Before leaving the Continent Mr Nevill-Smith was engaged to make gramophone records for an important firm whose headquarters are in Milan and Berlin. Mr Nevill-Smith spent many months in Italy studying the Italian school of singing and. tlio Italian language. Miss. Madeline Vyner •is giving a dance recital in the Caledonian Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next at 8 o'clock. The programme is a very attractive one, and includes some novel dances such as tlie Mali Jongli ballet. Among the soloists are Miss Audrey Cracroft Wilson and Mr Bernard Rennell. The proceeds are in aid of St. Saviours' Orphanages.

On Sunday afternoon a concert parky, organised by Mrs Henry Lougnnan, visited Nazareth Horns© and gave a. particularly delightful entertainment for tho visiting Mother-General of the Order, the Sisters and about 250 old. people and children. The performers, responsive to the spontaneous enthusiasm of the audience, thoroughly enjoyed giving pleasure to such a large gathering, and each generously contributed several items. The artists were Miss Paula Scherek, -wlio provided the major part of the programme; Miss Nina Ward; Miss Louise Harmay, Miss Doris Staff, and Mr Bernard Rennell. The pupils of the W-iucliop School of Drama will make their first appearance before ft Christehurch _ audience tonight, when they will give a repertory theatre bill comprising the following pieces:—''Little House Bound." a oner act fantasy; Sir James. Bairie's "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" ; a duologue entitled "Gaspers" and Bernard Shaw's matchless comedy, "How. He Lied to Her Husband." The cast, which has been ooaclied by Miss Ngaio Marsh, includes: Tho Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, Mrs Beswick, Misses M«wleline Vyner, R.. Richards, D. Jenkin, I. Lawrence, E. Thomas, and Ngaio Marsh; Captain Tahu Rhodes, Commander Boyle, Messrs Guy Cotterill, N. S. S. Baibchelor, M. Blundell Hawkes, and F. Reade Waucliop. The entire proceeds of the entertainment will be given to St. Anne's Home for Girls. SAMPLE FURS AT HALF PRICE. A line of traveller's samples, comprising 36 Fur Coats, all next year's ad"anced styles, have been handed to Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs), to sell at half cost, viz., Coney Seal, usual price 16 guineas, now 8 guineas; Beaver Coney, usual price 16 guineas, now 8 guineas; Mole Coney, usual price 20 guineas, now 10 guineas. The sale will last just so long as tho coats last. 6 SHOES FOR THE RACES. Pannell and Co. liave just landed real genuine Cabaroya Lizard in Grey* and Brown, Talagoya Lizard in Biscuit, real Crocodile in Brown. 105 MANCHESTER STREET. 'PKone 694. P6506-3868 SPRING TIME IS BEAUTY TIME. The complexion needs rejuvenation after tho activities of the winter season; and the scalp should be invigorated to impart sheen to the hair. Shalimar skilled treatment will bring you both quickly. 'Phone 628 for appointment or call in for free consultation. SHALIMAR TOILET ROOMS (Principal, Mrs S. Yaughan), 240 HIGH STREET (above Simpson and Williams). V 8665-4

The limited window display in Cashel ptreet offers no conception of the Smart Marocaine Frocks (from 6 guineas) which aro an attraction' at MinerVa Salon. There is also . a charming range of semiEvening and Afternoon Frocks, a number in out-sizes, designed by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland), and made.ou premises over Jones, McCrostie, corner Manchester and Cashel streets. 'Phone 3485. F4286-2591

• Smart Summer Frocks, priced from 5s lid to 6 guineas, should be sufficient inducement to invite an inspection but there is also a wide range of Model Spring Millinery and Linens, easily the •best value in town, being offered a+ WESTWAY, 100-102 Cashel street, just past Stewart Robinson's. Ladies' own materials made up on premises, etvle and lit being guaranteed. g

The funeral of Lynda Carson, who .vas drowned at the Tepid Baths on Saturday morningr. took place \esterJay. the cortege leaving the residence nf lier mother. S4 Ollivier s road, for the Lin wood Cemetery r.t 2 P.m. There was a yerv largo attendance and iniongst those present were representatives of the Linwood School Committee. r>nd staff f>t the Lin iv ood school. A larse number of wreaths was _f Pr ' L hy friends of Tl' a _"** C. A Fraer conducted the graveside ceremony.

The resignation of Miss G. E. Greenstreet, who is retiring on superannuation. was received at yesterday s meeting of the Canterbury College Board of Governors, who passed the following resolution: —"The Board of Governors of Canterbury College desires to express its appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Miss G. E. Greenstreet for the past eighteen years, as assistant mistress at the Christehurch Girls' High School/' The Christehurch Euchre Assembly held 3. progressive ouciire tournament, on .Saturday night, and in Labour night at the St." Asaph street Hall. The orize-winners were Mesdames East. Nicholls, Anderson, Ford, Cookson, Auston, Smith. Gordon. McKenzie. Lord. Manson, Munroe. Roive, Coltart and Allen. Messrs Lang, Morrow. Andrews, ■Rowlands, Odcll, Aitcheson. Sslby. Dou-rlas, Muni'ort, Gough, Lee, and Roberts

The Lancashire Society celebrated the evening of Labour Day with a Fancy Dress Hall in the Art Gallery. About four hundred were present and all enjoyed the evening. The prizes^for the best costumes were awarded to Ivlrs Peddler (Gipsy )and Mr Lovett (a South African native). The music was supplied by Greenwood's Band. Mr- W. Taylor was M.C. and Mr J. Jeffreys was in charge of the supper arrangements.

Tli-e prizes at the Lancashire Society's whist drive in the Art Gallery on Monday evening were ivon by Mesdames Mavnard. Thomas and Mason and Mr Little. Messrs F. Mercer and G. Coates were in charge of the drive and bv their careful attention to details all the arrangements ran smoothly and those present were loud in their praise oil the management. The deepest distress was tfelt throughout the Pendarves, Scafield and Chertsey districts yesterday when it became known that Miss Mary Lambie had passed away early in the morning. Miss Lambie was the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J as. Lambie of "Inverell." and granddaughter of the late Mr John Lambie, of Kyle, one of the earliest settlers 011 the plains. Miss Lambie was born and educated in the district, and later became a pupil of the Ashburton High School. She was a talented musician, and for a long time acted as organist for the Presbyterian services in the Pendarves district. In all social matters also Miss Lambie took a prominent part and endearted herself to all by her sweet nature and most lovable qualities. Just a fortnight ago Miss Lambie. became ill with an attari" of measles, which later developed into pneumonia, and her death at the early age of twentyone is a heavy blow to the districts with which she had been associated. Heartfelt sympathy will be extended to the members' of the family. The funeral- takes place at 2.30 this afternoon at the Ashburton cemetery. PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (ifiOH OUB OWN COBBXSPONDINT.) LONDON, September 26. Miss Stella Murray and Miss J. Clifford are at present at Bellagio, on Lake Como. They are greatly enjoying their trip to Switzerland and Itaiy. Miss Enid Fielding (Lhristchurch) has secured a position in the Advertising Department of Messrs Harrod's. Archdeacon and Mrs J. A. Jacob (Timaru) haive decided not to return to New Zealand. They are making their homo at The Paddock, Claverton Down, Bath.

Mr and Mrs C. B. Cogan (Christchurch) went first to visit their son in Sussex on their arrival here. They spent seven weeks in London, and then went to visit relatives in Bath and Cheltenham. They have done a good deal of motoring in other parts of England.

Mrs E. K. Mulgan (Auckland), who has been on this side of the world for two years, is leaiving in October for New Zealand, travelling via Canada. She thinks of remaining there for some weeks and arriving in Auckland early in the new year. Mr' P. Morrison (Darfield, Canterbury) and Miss Cfertie Morrison have returned to London after a visit to Ireland and Scotland. They made a comprehensive' tour of all the counties of Ireland and visited Edinburgh, Glasgow. and Ardrossan, in Scotland. Next week they will go over to .Paris for a few days. They learve for home bv the Athenic, on October 16th. BRIGHTON SCHOOL FANCY DRESS PARTY. The Brighton School Committee held a children's fancy dress party in the Joyland Theatre in aid of the plavground improvement fund. The attendance was good, and the pretty and varied costumes made a delighttul picture. The music . was supplied by Mrs Ross-Smith, members of the school staff. supervised the games, and the School Committee's supporters arranged tho afternoon tea. The prizelist was as follows:

Best fancy dress, girls: First, Peggy McCreanor (Fan), second Myra Gamble (Folly), Boys: Fiist, Geo. Mapstone (George Washington), second, Jim' Ragg (Princa Charming), third Roy (Midshipman). Most original, girls; First Betty Palmer (Snowflako Flour), second; Mavis Buigese (Sailor and His .Bride), third Fna Hillier (Mother Goose). Boys: First, Hay Chandler (Black Cat), third, C. Tapper (Snowball Flour). Hardup, boys: First, Clement Rondel ■ (London Waif), second Lewis Gibson (Swagger), third Jim Jukes (Crossing Sweeper). Girls: First, Daphne Wintei'burn (Flower Girl), second Dorothea Hipplethwaite (Lost Parcel), third Eileen Walls (Topsy). Special prizes: Bridal Party, Joy Arden (Harvest), Margaret Rondel (Mermaid), Mark Hipplethwaite (Gollywog), Robert Rondel (All Black), Winnie Burgess (Boy Blue), Brownie (Alan Cocks) (Little Boy ' Red), Brownie (Alan Cocks), Phyllis Chandler (Torpsy), Thelma Nuttal (Butterfly), Helen Bright (Butterfly), Grace Sugden (Bluebell), Betty "Walls (Buttercup), Ken Gibson (Boot Black), Sam Young (Nursery Rhymes). Besides the prize-winners were a number of splendidly-costumed children among whom were: Jean Devenport (Christmas Tree), IfarGreenfield (Hard Up), Mona Sutton (Christmas Tree), C. Dean (Pierrot), Jean (Spanish Dancer). Daisy • Hill (Hawaiian), Mabel Matthews (Christmas Tree), Ivy Winterbura (Weldon's Fashions), j (Queen of Fairies), Marie Lindop (Rose), Owen Ryan (Knitting Bag), Ruby Ballantyne (MLk Jus Cover), Joyce Barnett (Rosebud), Nancy Hillier (Fairy), Edna Meredith (Violet). Alice Dukes (Post Office), Ronald Bright (New Brighton Ratepayer Hard ;Up), Betty Hipplethwaite (Oranges and Lemons), L. Dickson ("Toff"), Dorothy chamley (Sunbeam), Grace Arnott fWild Rose). Oave Wyatt (Fairy), Keith Mapstone (Jack-o'-Lantern), Margaret Ballantyne (Waap), Margaret Kemp (80-P«et>), Barbara Lmdop (Violet). Una Hillier (Old Mother Goose), Alison Scott (America) Francis Devenport (Fairy), Irene Pocock (Sunflower), Joan Palmer (Fairy). Enid McCrack- % U Turner < Tuli P>. Movra Cocks (Lli). Betty Tappy (Gipsy), Cecil <i Devenport (Snowman), Jean Rondel (Esquimaux), Joan Samson (Japanese), Peggy Sutton ' (Knitting Bag), D. Tapper (Textile Bag Co.), Kath. McCleave (Jazz), J. C. Henderson (Indian),' Roma Spedding (Policeman), Pat Nelson (Jcilly Stick), iG-wyn Nelson (Bumble Bee), Cecil Barnett. (Bowler), F. Dukes (Indian), Keith Sugden (Chef), Marjorie Lindop (Pansy). Jeffrey Glasson (Clown), J.- and D. Cocks (Indians), M. Yateman (Pierrot), M. Dixon (Indian), and Joyce Samaon (So&nblx Girl).

FOOTBALLERS' DANCE AT RANGIORA.

As in previous years, the members cf tlie North Canterbury Football C lab heid their annual dance en the even'ir T of Labour Day. The Rangiura Parish Hall was prettily decorated for the cocas ion. and the flcar space was fully tasod by the visitors, who were present from all parts of the district. Very complete svrrangements were made bv the committee, which had Messrs J. V. Rowland ;;nd C. Butters as joint secretaries. Breach's Orchestra supplied excellent music, and extras were played by ilr and Miss Joyce and Messrs' L. Jack, G. Mehrte-ns, and Hutchison. Ihc duties <>f 31.C\ were carried out by Messrs T. Ivinlev and D. Coates. Amongst the many who were presentwere :

Mesdarncs G. Pearce COiiQl;a\ in a frock 01 henna, satin- C. W. Tyler, black velvet;* -hi. 21. chapped, black georeette; H M Ilawkms, grey velvet: Misses X. Bailev' tu:quo 32 fat-r. marocain and s : lvcr lace- D ra>ne, 'fugi; Agatha Beiley, frilled net ; J*- sin. Ga.lcdev, jade green taff.ia; laa Crolt, sea green marocain; S. Hodgson, black satin; Theitr.a Henry, cream georgette; Adelaide Kennedy, mauve velvetwith while svuinsdown; Ada Joyce, rose shot t a (fetus; G. Sayers (Chiristciiurchl, black satin charmeuse; I. Yevington, Princess Mary blue taffeta; R. Greig, jade green velvet, beaded Hi crystal; Z. Power, pale blue satin; A. Jackson, pink brocade; ,X. O Brien ; yellow satin; W. O'Brien, 'pi'nk s t n; Jea:i Young-, almcnd green georgette-; Rutherford, b'ack velvet and gold lace; b! Ritchie, fugi s.lk; G. Newell, blue satin'; C. T\ 13 rue re, red velvet; Jean Scott, black taffeta-; X. Hammon, black georgette, beaded in red; X. Jeffrey, pink georgette; I. Jeffrey, black radium lace; O. Clark (Sprey-d.-n), blatk satin; G. Bothervs-ay (Oust), jads and silver satin; M. Elliott, jade green satin; V. Whale, ross pink crepe de chine; M. Mclr-nes, apricot georgette; I. Ross, bl ck raarv sili; O. Ross, tomato satin and si er P. Barton, tang? silk overdress, r dium lace; I). Martin, turquoise blue taffeta; I. Dyer, marocain; O. Dyer, black marocain; F. Pnll r y. rcae jersey silk; L. Dal\ gey eclienre; M. o',Xeiil, pink marocain; M. Belcher, lemon satin; I. Sandfo d (Papsnu), blre marocain; M. Mtisson, mauve satin; R. Thurlow, lemon satin; I. Kingsbury, lemon marocain; A. Inch, vieux ro3e satin, beaded in gold; E. Newell, flame crepe de chine; A. Woods, b'ack- satin maroca:n; M. Plaskett, white satin marocain; E. Johnston, flame shot taffeta; N. A. Miles, flame satia; Mabs Stockley, champagne silk; A. M. Newell, apple green crepe de chine; W. 0' Loughlin, lemon crepe de chine; N. Lamb, G. Kennedy, sea green satin marocain; G. Bun-el), pink taffeta; L. Cox, green taffeta: M. Kennedy, black silk marocain; A. Thompson, R-. Shilton, flame s"i'n marcca-in ; M. Mcintosh, L. McGrath, satin; K. McGrath, green satin and radium 'ace; D. Murfitt., pink satin. Messrs G. Satherlv (Kai'foura), K. Hawkins, A. Hop? (Christchurch). F. Burgess, E. and C. Lrskey, W. A. Hcrre'l, T. and H. Kin:ey L. and F. Coates, H. and A. Purvis, L. ' Tvler, M. Elliott, E. Tomlinson, M. Robertson, F. Drewery, L. Schluter, L. Bums, G. M«rdcn, H. Murdoch, L. Jack, H and G. Youn?, W. Jeffrey, A. and E. Inch. M. Kennedy. It. Dunlop, D. Coates, A. "Worsfc-M, A. "Townley. EJ. Buckley, J. Lyns'-ey. F. and G.Mehrtens. "W. Martyn, L. Harper, A. O'Loughhn, C. W. Tyler, >T. M. Chappell, C: A. Attewell, V. Luisetti T. and B. Ross. H. Dale, T. Joyce, ft. fltid J. Mo-thnd. R. S'nc'air, P. Morns, P. Peker, S. Kennedy, J. Power, M. Heean, t). McKeown, S. Jones, H. Guy K WiM, A Allies C. Hunnibelt. J. and E. rtarcrreavea. H. md S. Croft. L. Allen, J. (Kairaki>, C. B»tters, W. 0. Ski-ner. G. and H. Purvis, R. Sutherland W. W. Rhodeß. N. B. Archer H. 11. Hawkins. He-dron. McGrath C. Debenliam, McGrath. A. Ford. H. McKav, E. Busch. F. Coleman. W. Isesbit., L. Cowens. C. Wayland Botlierway, F. Smith, E. Arres, and A. Gnrtery. VISITORS TO HANMER. Visitors at View Brae, Hanmer Springs, during last wer.k and for the holiday were: —Mr H. Brown (Clarkville), Mr G. Barker (Cust), Mrs C ; E. Broberg, Mr E. E. Broberg (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Foden (Timaru), Mrs H. M.-Gilke's (New Brighton), Mi and Mrs Laj.g v St.yx), Mi and Mrs _B. Forgie, Mrs Forgie, sou., Mr ~W. Forgic. Misses G. Ward and M. Ivelly, Air and Mrs H. Fisher, Mrs L. Cleary, Mr A. Adamson, Mr Piercv, and Mr F. Ladburn (Christcliurch). Visitors at "Hanmer House'' were—Miss Flower (Kaikoura), Mr and Mr« and Miss Smith, Miss Patching (Ashburton) , Misses Digby and Cameron (Cliristchurch), Mr McMillan, Mr aiid Mrs Geo. Hardy (Eakaia), Mrs Charles Clark, Mr and Mrs Delworth Fox (Christchurcli), Mr and Mr s and Miss Barfett, Miss Myrt'.e Allen, and Mr Allen (Sumner), Messrs Gibbs (2) (Christchurcli), Mr and Mrs Baker and Missies Bowcrman (Christchurcli). Visitors at "The Lodge" were:— Mr Norton Francis and Dr. John Stevenson (Christ-church), Mr and Mrs W. J. Hunter, Miss Peake, Messrs H. A. and E. B. Ford, Mr W. McArthur, Mr and Mrs W. A. Erasmussen, Messrs E. S. and G. K. Beadel, Mrs C. E. and Misses Maberley and Nancy Beadel (Cliristchurch), Mr and Mrs Buchanan (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs Stuart Holmes (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. C. Prosser (Eangiora), Miss D. Webber (Eangiora), Mr and Mrs E. Morrison, Misses E. and V. Morrison and Mrs J. Morricon (Geraldine), Mr P. C. Neill, Mr and Mrs H. G. Fcnwiek (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs E. Hammond and two children (Cliristchurch), Mr and Mrs Moss Ballin (Christehurch , >, Mis 3 E. A. Forgie, Mr and Mrs L. J. Lewis (Christchurch), Mrs A. C. MeKellop (Bluff), Mr and Mrs B. Ballin (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. D. Carr (Hamilton), Mr and Mrs Norman Waddell (Christchurcli), Mrs Maurice and Miss Phyllis Bates (Wellington), Mr B. Watkins (Hawera), Mr and Mrs Murley (New Brighton), Mr W. A. Hurdley, Mr and Mrs A. E. and Miss Eita Talbot, Mrs, Mr, and Miss E. W. Minty, Mr E. S. Walker (Christchurcli). Visitors at "York House" were: — Mrs Whitaker and Miss Whitaker (Wellington), Mr J. Crawford (Pleasant Point), Mr and Mrs A. and Miss J. Hobbs, Mr 11. J. Hobbs and Masters Hobb3 (2), Mr and Mrs and Misses Pryce (2), Mr E. Todd, Mr and Mrs Marlow, Mr and Mrs Hurley, Mr and Mrs Steer, Mr and Mrs Eobb and sou, Mrs Greenslade, Miss Crouch, Mr and Mrs McDonald, Mr and Mrs T. and Miss A. E. Thompson, Messrs W. aind T. Thomson, Mr E. G. Joe, Mr Allan Hepworth, and Misses McDonald (3).

Thirty-one cases of infectious or other notifiable diseases were report-fed in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District during the week ended noon on Monday, as follows: —North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 14, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis 1, pneumonic iufiuenza 2, eclampsia 1, hydatids 1. puerperal septio'jemia 2, tetanus 1. Ashburton: Scarlet fever 1. pneumonia 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 2, erysipelas 1. Westland: Diphtherial.

SOCIAL AT OHOKA. A pleasant function was held at Olioka on Friday last, when the Loyal Ohoka Lodge of Oddfellows gave a social and dance to celebrate the JSth anniversary of the opening of the branch in Ohoka. Among the prominent officials • present were: ]).(«. M. Bro. J. Ivory, of Kangicra;' N.Cr. i'ro. T\ .A. Ilorrellj ol Kangiora; and P.G.'s Bros. "\\. Gardner, W. Orchard, W. Dalzell, H. Dickhoff. and It. P. T. Smith. The insignia "f many members ot the Lodgo an J iho pretty colours of tho ladies' i'yock e , added to the gaiety of the scene. Music was provided by HiuuiibeH's Jnzz Band, and Mr Cyril Knight acted as M.C. In the card room panics conducted under the supervision ot Bro. T Harkness resulted in the prizes being won tiy Mrs Howard and '.Mr 1?.. P. T. Smith. Among those present were Mesdames TT. Barrett .Sontbbreok), who wore silver tissue, richly ombroiJercd: A. Y/ard, blaok crep2 de cL:r.e; Brain, black crepe do c;hir.e; Cooke, bJa.k 11V.::: Harper, b.ue crepe do ihi ne; Carter, cream fugi silk; Dunlop, beaded prey ei'.k; Horrcil (Rangiora), roso jersey cloth-; S:ockl-?y, grey cloth: W. L. Orchard, black georgette with gold trimmings; O. li. Baizell, fngi silk; Ai. Orchard, blue &*tin; C. D'.bnaii, r.avy blue silk; P. Quirm, biack flilk; J. Ciitt, grev silk; M s=e3 Bowen (ChrlstchureL), apricot- marocain; J. Howard, pink cxlk; Z. Lynskey, kingfisher blue satin; J. Chapman, jrreen sequin net over black aaiinj A. \\<.'odr, oille satm with :acj overdress: K. .0 (Jrath (iernside), gTecn crepe dc chine vri.-: gold :&ce bertbe; M. Hart, black chiffon ve.^et: T*. _2ieyu.?h, sulmon gcorge-te; X. M&ynard, pink .-ilk, F. Cherry, green satin; A. Kujck I Christchurch), pile green jersey s";:; E. King, heliotrope marocain; G. iomon taffeta; D. Lvnskey, bl'jo satin with floral trimmings; M. Stocklcv (Rangiora). shot silk taffeta; 'M. Witte, pink satin; L. Cherry, grey satin; K. Bowen (Christchurcfe), pink crepa da chine; D. Capil (Kaiapoi), green georgette; I>. Johnston (Osford), blue shantung; F. Knight, ivory panne velvet; E. Hobbs (ChrisUihurch), lemon georgette; E ; Eeynish, black Eatin, embroidered with rei beads; M. Lynskey, pir.k satin; D. "White, pink satin; R. Heron, white silk; N. Pover, green satin; 13. Hyde, white voile; G. Howard, lemon satin; E. Cooke, marocain; J. Capil (Kaiapoi), lemon satin; J. Clist, navy georgette; A. Cooke, pink 6itin; Messrs Howard, C. Dalzell, Greening, Steele, Chapman, Quinn, Murphy, Brown, Johnston, Dibnah, Henderson, Reynish, Lynskey (3), Witt©. Kelly, Foote, Pearcc, Orchard, Power, Mortland.

BALL AT GREENPARK. Tho Greenpark Football Club held its second annual ball in the Memorial Hall on Friday night. Tho hall was comfortably full, a large number of friends being present from neighbouring districts. Owing to the prevalence of sickness in the district, a number of Greenpark residents were unable to attend. The success of the evening was largely due to the following capable committee: —Messrs D. Hunter, C. Brown, E. Legg, J. dark, It. Tobeck, W. McVicker, H. Silvester, and E. Stalker (secretary). The hall was prettily decorated with a streamer canopy of red and black (the club's colours). Spirited music was supplied by Reg. Woods's Band —practically every item being encored. Mr H. Silvester was M.C. During the evening Mr J. Hunter, one of the vicepresidents, thanked all those who had assisted the dub throughout the past 9eason, especially Mr Fleete for the use of his paddock, and those who provided cars during the season to transport the players to other districts, and the ladies for proryiding afternoon tea. The Grand March was led by Mr H. Silvester and Miss C. Mahnke. Among those present were the following: JkCesdames J. Macartney, who wore kingfisher bine marocain; G. Perym&n, crimson embossed velvet; F. McLaughlin (Tai Tapu), black satin and georgette; C. Barnett (.Tai Tapu), honeysuckle jeney silk; J. Hunter,

black satin; Fleete, nigger brown frock; Renniej wine-coloured satin; B. Templeton, (Hotukarara), blue marocain; Page (Sheffield), ivory brocaded satin and georgette; J. H. Mackenzie, pale blue ninon; A. McBean, apple green velvet and silver lace; Jarman, pale pink jersey silk; Chapman, black marocain; W. Newton, fugi silk;_ Lasgen, black georgette; Thoma3, Smither, Rickerby; Misses C. Mahnke, flame charineuse; I. Joblin, emcTald green crepe do chine and silver trimmings; 0. Joblin, pink taffeta; I. Stalker, blue silk and radium lace; Frances McLaughlin (Riccarton), jade green taffeta with silver trimmings; Dulcy Bray (Springston South), 0. Pegley, M. Hubbard, W. Hubbard, Vera Robert? (Springston South), R. Costello, R. Mather (White Rock), pink satin marocain; E. Macartney, pink taffeta; T. Greaves (Springston), Bowley (Motukarara), black taffeta; C. Donald, tangerine velvet; E. Wheeler, Copenhagen blue marocain; IX Hodgen,

jade satin; N. Ward, black taffeta with red flower; C. Carroll (Lincoln), striped voile and lace; Gibb, cream marocain; B. Kearney, brown taffeta; C. Burneli, cerise crepe de chine; C. Magon (Christchurch), pink crepe do cliine; R« Carr, pick georgette; A. Rickerby, blue biocaded marocain; M. Ryde (Leeston), salmon crepe de cHne; H. Jones, ivory crcpe de chine and radium lace: Ivy Peelev, coral pink marocain; Nit» Kest3„, nigger chiffon velvet; H. Chapman, lavender satin; M. Smither. M. Button (Lincoln), K. Anderson (Kirwee), lemon shot marocain; I. Fleete, striped fugi silk; R. Schroeder, lemon brocaded silk and' lace; A. Isewton, fugi silk; R. McVicker, electric blue mousseline; M. Ford, white silk; L. Ford, green frock; Messrs Peryman, Clark, Hodgen 2 , Newton (4), Kimber (3), Brady, Manson 3 , Bennett, Mcßean, Pomnghouse, Stalker (2), Hubbard, Rennio, Templeton, Hunter (-), McLaughlin, Woods, Radford, Whpaler (2). Joblin, Carr, Schroeder, Everest (2), Brown (2), Miller (2) Jordan, Hutchinson, McVicker, Silvester, Mackenzie, Rathgen. Pawson, Willan, Macartney, Pavne (2), Ryan, Harris Tobeck, Macdonaid Ma.ber, Haydock, Parish, Thomas. Wright, Gebbie, Keast, Suckling, Hamilton, Hoskins, Hemzmaain, Chapman, Jarman, Ryde. DANCE AT ROTHERHAM. A highly successful and enjoyable dance was given by Mrs T. C. Robinson in the Public Hall on Friday even,j ing. The proceeds, which amounted to £2O, were in aid of the Hall Extension Fund. A guessing competition for a cushion was won by Mrs R. Smith. Delightful music was supplied by Miss Danielson. Extras were played by Miss M. Mcintosh and Messrs. Chapman and Dando. Mr W. Thompson made a very capable M.C. Amongst the many present were:—Mesdames Beamish, Smith, Thomson, Boag, Popplewell, Parker, Robinson, Welch, Brittor, Furneaus, Wintor, Reade, Misse3 Popplewell, M. Mcintosh, Davis (3), G. | Hand, Wilson, McClcary, M. C. Easter, H. Wilson, E. Robinson, Laurensen, Rinaldi

(2), M. Fleming, B. Levert-on, R. Genet, E. Marsh, P. Walker, E. Gallaber, A. Demmocks, Canon Smithj Messrs J. Beamish, G. Popplewell. T. C. Robinson, J. Thomson, S. Cameron, S. Buckley (Waiau), T. Watson, W. Thomson, A. Bean (Waiau), A. Robinson, A. Baker, L. Fechney. W. Koch, L. Ch'apm&n, K. Foster (Waiau), Rinuldi (2), H. Fraser, J. Cliadderton, R. Smith, J. E. Gag'.iardi. A. Giftney, Furneaux, Ross (2), A. McAulay, A. Popphwell, S. Powell, Gallaher, E. Britton, J. S. Rae, R. Croft, W. HampU-n, L. Popplewell, Dando (2), J. Gibb, R. Fcchnev, C. Smith, J. Walker, and G. Davidson.