WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18404, 10 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

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

The Rev. A. H. and Mrs Aeheson (Oust) are staying with Mrs Turnbull, Fendalton, during Synod. Mrs Johnson, who has been staying with her son-in-law, Profossor Stewart, has left Christchurch en route for America.

Major and Mrs Westmaeott and family are going this week to Sumner, where they have taken a house for some weeks. '

Mrs J. 11. Watherston (Loburn) is spending a week with her mother, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Fendalton.

Mr and Mrs Charlc3 Newton returned yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Mrs William van Asch (Hawke's Bay) is visiting her sister, Mrs Edwin Hamilton (Fendalton). Mrs Guthrie-Moore (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs R. E. McDougall, Papanui road.

Mr and Mrs O'Eorke will be the guests of Mrs Randall Burdon for the point-to-point meeting at Timaru this week.

Miss Judith Mathias is staying with Mrs. J. G. L. Vernon, Webb street. Dr. and 'Mrs Hislop (Timaru) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. B. JobKn (Auckland) and Mrs V. Murphy (Kaponga)are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs C. B. Blayney (Wellington) and Mrs Polhill (Rotherham) are among recent arrivals at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs McKnight (Palmerston North), who lias been staying with her daughter,. Mrs Holford, has returned north. Mrs and Miss' Thomas "Walter (Lon,don), who have been visiting Auckland, are expected in Christchurch this morn.ing, and will stay at Warwick House. • Miss Margaret Kennedy (Fernside) is spending a holiday in tfimaru.

. Miss Betty Kutherford, who has been in Auckland for race week, will stay with Miss Beatrice Loughnan, in Palmerston North, before returning to Canterbury.The many friends in New Zealand of the Eev. G. T. Bellhouse, M.A. (Dunedin), will be interested to hear of his engagement-to Miss Lucy Allan, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W. Allan,. of ".Balnagard," Blackford road, Edinburgh', (writes our London correspondent). ''■ Miss Isabello MacKinnon, daughter of the Superintendent of Police, left last night for Palmerston North, where she has been appointed chief clerk in the office of a leading firm of. solicitors.

Word has been received of the death of Miss Dorothy Kentish, who was for some time, girls' work secretary of the Y.W.C.A. in Dunedin, in a motor accident in Adelaide on Monday. Miss Kentish was engaged in Y.W.C.A. work in the South Australian capital at the timo of her death.

Yesterday afternoon at Ballantyne's, Mrs Cyril Stringer gave a delightful -"pink party'?, in honour of Miss Paulino East, who is shortly to bo married. The hostess-wore a beautiful frock of toast-coloured pleated ► georgette and lace and a becoming little hat of a darker shade. Miss East received many fascinating gifts, all in varying shades of pink. Two interesting competitions were won by Mrs Ross Lascelles and Miss Madge Simpson. The guests "were Mrs East, Misses Pauline and Dawn East, Mrs E: de C. Drury and Misses Jessie and Joan Drury, Mrs George Clarkson and Miss Janet Clarkson, Miss Marjoric Frostick, Miss Bertha Harris, Miss Madge Simpson, Mrs Ross Lascelles, Mjs.ses Joyce and Frances Bethune and Miss Betty Beadel. THREE GREAT PURIFIERS. Three great purifiers are fresh air, sunshine, and Verbena Soap. Verbena Soap does all house cleaning and laundry work more quickly, safely, and thoroughly because of the high grade oils and other ingredients it contains. There is no other soap to equal Verbena for household purposes. - Ask your grocer for it. . Mc 7012-2 Staso, the finest Suede Shoe Cleaner on, the market, is procurable in fawn, medium and dark brown for Is, forwarded to any address, from Pannell's, 105 Manchester street. —6 Dainty Evening Frocks in Chiffon Velvet (Bgns), Crepe de Chine (from 4gns), and .a charming embossed Chennille Georgette are now being displayed by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland), at "Minerva" Salon, over Jones, McCrostie, Cashel street. 'Phone 3485. —6 IFor unbeaten value—Doctor Flannel in white and natural, 2s 6d yard, Colonial Flannel in white and grey, Is lid a yard, and 36in cream flannelette Is I$A yard. See them to-day at Manchester House, direct importers, Colombo street (next E. Reece, ltd.). 6 Correct speech and deportment are qualities to be admired, and are essential to those who seek society. The Peters-Gray School of Dance, Drama, and Mime hold a class in speech at 10.30 a.m., and' dramatic rehearsal. at 4 p.m. on Fridays. 'Phone 3717. 6,

In the bogey match played yesterday by members of the Hagley Ladies' Golf Club, Miss Bruce was the winner in the silver medal division, and Mrs WattsRyan and Miss Overton tied for first place in the bronze medal division. The Grand Jazz Club will hold their opening Carnival Dance to-morrow evening at the Grand Taa Rooms. Mr Louis Bloy's Jazz Band is engaged to supply the music, and everything points to the function being a big success. On Saturday evening members of the Kiwi Sunshine Players visited the Presbyterian Boys' Home, Bligh's road, Papaiiui. The programme presented was very much appreciated by the boys, who, at the conclusion, gave three cheers for the visitors. Those contributing items were:—Misses B. Pritchard, I. Dearman, E. Dunshea, Messrs S. Comfort, J. Lamport, G. Dearman and I. Costello. Supper was provided by Mr and Mrs R. D. Rule. Mrs Fraer, one of the Dominion delegates to the International Conference of Women at Washington, returned to New Zealand by the Makura this week. Mrs Fraer had a very interesting time at the conference, but is of opinion that with so many nationalities represented, the delegates feel the need of being able to speak at least three languages. Somo of the delegates know neither English nor French, making it very difficult for other delegates to get into touch with them. It also makes for a good deal of delay in the work owing to so much having to be translated into five or more languages. Still, a great deal of good work was done, and Mrs Fraer found that much valuable information was gained as to the work of other women in other lands. Mrs CorbettAshley was one of the most interesting speakers.

On Friday, in the Islington Hall, Miss E. Bcattie was the hostess at a " kitchen evening" given in honour of Miss G. Shelton, who is soon to be married. The time was spent in games and dancing. Musical items were contributed by. Miss V. Coulter, Miss C. Skinner, Mr M. .Skinner and Mr C. E. Donaldson. During the evening a competition was won by Miss Forward. Music for /he dance was supplied by Mrs McTeigue and Mr Stanmore and Miss A. Skinner an extra. Mr C. Crequer carried out the duties of M.C. Mr Donaldson, on behalf of all present, wished Miss Shelton every happiness and success, and asked her to accept the many useful gifts brought by the guests. Among those present were:— Mesdames Leslie, Crequer, McTeigue, Donaldson (2), Shelton, White, Misses Shelton (3), Skinner (2), Bachelor (2), Trollope, Forward, McGary, Coulter (3), Mackie, Beattie (2) and Cooke; Messrs Crequer, Skinner, Donaldson (3), Islip, McTeigue, Horman, Bachelor, Burgess, Chalklin and Stanmore. '

In aid of the Hospital Destitute Patients' Fund, Miss Marie Burke, the leading lady of the J. C. Williamson Musical Comedy Company, and Mr Gus Bluett, yesterday drove Jenny, the donkey which appears with success in "Wildfiowcr,". through the streets of Christchurch. Crowds of. young peopjo —and older ones, too, for that matter — followed the outfit to Cathedral square, where 'a collection was taken up, Miss Burke being in charge of the box, which was soon being, filled, in response to the appeal of the two artists, who were ably assisted by other members of the company. The next "beat" worked was outside the United-Service Hotel, where another stream of coins was soon pouring into the box, a goodly number of which, however, were first collected in' Mr Bluett's hat. Throughout the proceedings Jenny 'looked bored. ,In the circumstances this was not surprising, seeing that it represented nothing new to her, she haying had previous experience in this connexion in, Sydney, some weeks ago. . .

On Monday evening a surprise party, organised by Mesdames Henderson and Aston,' visited the residenco of Mr 0. W. Iggo, 100 Page's road, to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son, Alfred Charles* Representatives of the'Aranui Football, Hockey, and -Tennis Clubs and School -Committee were present, an apology for absence being received from Mr G. E. R. Smith, headmaster of Aranui School, where Mr A„ C. Iggo was for two years on the teaching staff. Mr Aston, in making a presentation of a leather suitcase to Mr Iggo, on behalf of his friends, wished him every success in the future. Mr Iggo suitably responded. Mr C. W. Iggo then presented his son with a latch-key, and hearty cheers were given. The evening was .spent in games, dancing, and musical items, contributed by Miss E. Parsons and. Mr J.. Richards (piano) and Mr George Rose (violin). Carnival caps were worn by all, and competitions wo'n by Misses E. Parsons and G. Sedgley and Messrs F. Iggo and R. Bishop. A dainty supper was served, and the gaieties closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Sync." Among those present were Mr and Mr 3 C. W. Iggo, Mr and Mrs* Henderson, Mr and Mrs C. H. Aston, Mesdames Newman, Williams, Parsons, Misses Iggo (2), Henderson (3), Parsons (2), G. Sedgly, E. Aldous. A. Horsfield, L. Evans, Aston (2), Messrs Carter, E. Iggo, J. Richards, R. Bishop, J. Duncan, P. Aldous, Iggo (5), H. Brunton, Williams (2), Aker (2), and G. Rose. ' '.

On Thursday evening tiie . Islington Kail was the scene of much old-time 'hospitality and gaiety, when : a grand carnival dance was given under • the supervision of Mr W. H. Stamler. The hall was decorated with black and old gold streamers artistically festooned from the ceiling. The programme consisted of many novelty dances,' the lucky-spot waltz being won by Miss D. Coulter and partner/ The music was supplied by Stamler's band, and Mr C. Crequer performed the duties of M.C. j Extras were played by Misses White and Morton. Among those present were Mesdames Cooke, Jones, Byron, Pierce, Siebien, Blakemore, ,Kenworthy, Meale, Davis, McGirr, Misses Daphne and Mabel Pooley, Ngaire Ashworth, Gladys Burt, E. de Lacy, Nellie and Mary Puller, E. and Hilda Eiddell. D. T. andE. Standeven, Gibson, Hnlbert, Batchelor, A. M. and G. Shelton, W. Byron, A. Ellis, Norah and Amy Clarke, M. Still, E. Standeven, L. Manhire, Elsie and Esther.Airey, J. Simpson, T.-Meale, S. Boyle, L. Hepburn, D. Coulter, V. Morton, G. Brown, J. Bryce, P. Walton, U. Worts, M. McGirr> Messrs B. Mackie, E. Bound, H. Wilson, C. Crequer, D. Freeman, W. Freeman, S. Carlton, J. Low, F. Parker, H. Spicer, B. Woodham, W. Leslie, J. Jones, Kenworthy, Siebien, A.-and B. Still, W. and N. Davis, J. Knight, K. Wright, C. Gallop, K. Dann, E. Ibbetson, Muir, Oldridge, A. Leslie, Mcllraith, D. Longley, W. Woodgate, W. Stamler (pianist), I. Saunders,' H. Unwin.

The Selwyn Hall was the Bccne of a very gay function last Saturday evening! when the Selwyn Assembly held its annual fancy dress ball. There were over a hundred couples present. Miss Tilleyshort's orchestra supplied a very enjovable programme of music, encoros being numerous. The prizes for the best ladies' fancy dress were won by Mi9s Usherwood (Winter) and Miss Carr (Hawaiian Girl), for the most original by Mrs C. Mortimer (Billiards), for the best men's fancy dress by Mr M. Schoefield (Bridget), and for the most original by Mr Whitlaw (Skeleton). Amongst, the many present were Mesdames Knights, C. East, C. Rowlands, Bruce, Puddle, Belworthy, R. Alexander, C. Mortimer, Berry, Misses E. Crossley, R. Knight, R. McLeod, R. Walker, D. Findlay, P. Wright, L. Wright, 0. Watson, V. Odering, R. Williams, B. Pullen, D. Gyde, M. Short, M. Sarchett, E. McDonald, A. Hadley, Hack, 0. Lawson, D. Cox, D. Philpott, D. Thompson, E. Odell, D. Campbell, L. Hawkin, L. Pirie, L. Hamcr, F. Vivian, M. Woodward, E. Gordon, E. Burgess, D. Beamish, L. Warr, H. Christie, I. Warr, W. Dencli, N. Hcadie, N. Annan, M. Harper, B. Williams, D. Keemer, E. Love, L. Smith, M. Greenslade, L. Windilken, D. Herrick, J. McKittrick, M. Carter, P. MePherson, E. Baker, IST. Withers, M. Holland, M. Lavery, A. Burford, Milue, Finch, Brook,' N. and E. Usherwood, E. Morrisy, D. Smith, V. Graham, Messrs F. Beattic, J. Fahey, R. Griffen, E. Schoefield, A. Beaumont, E. Berry, L. Beasley, J. Bird, F. Darby, F. Wederall, C. Hoe, S. Davis, E. Lavery, F. Teear, E. Marsh, K. Thompson, L. Burgess, H. Reed, E. Powell, G. Graham, Swarbrick, Maj', J. Shaw, P. Eichmond, R. Dunn, V. Ormandy, C. Mortimer, J. Rodgers, R. Wilkinson, 11. O'Neill, C. Whitlaw!

PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPCKDENT.) LONDON, May S. Admiral of the Fleet Earl Jellicoo has taken 51 Princes Gate as his London residence, and, with Lady Jellicoo and Lady Gwendoline Jellicoe, he will take possession early in' May. Mr and Mrs A. T. Chapman (Chrisfcchwrch), who recently concluded a tour in the south of Europe, have beeii visiting relatives in Yorkshire, a'nd this week thev started on a motor tour through the So'uthAVest and North of England. On Juno 27th they will leave by the Orr.ma, on their return voyage. Mrs P. H. Davie (Christclinrch) camo to England to see her son, end-she will probably stay for some months in London. Later in the year she hopec to go to the Continent.

During February and March Miss Amy E. Oliver (South Canterbury) went to the Continent, and, after spending some time on the French and Italian Rivieras, she made a genctal tour of Italv. Belgium arid Paris were included'on the return trip, and now Miss Oliver is "doing'' the Cornish P>yiera. After visiting Scotland she v' 4 leave for New Zealand in June. Mr and Mrs C. O. Roberts JAshburton) are at present residing in Bournemouth.

THE MYSTERY MOVIE BALL. The mystery movie ball, much discussed'and eagerly anticipated, eventuated at the" Caledonian HalL last night, when' movie stars, parsons, danger-sig-nals, mermaids, rajahs, Ejchpolboys, and pierrots, like good cosmopolitan democrats, mingled happily and danced gaily ib-the 'strains of Bailey's Band. At 9.30 Miss Arline Power land. Mr Leo Coffey danced the mystery tango, and the company were asked to identify the dancers. A pleasing item was the cabaret number.. "Dancing, at That Moving Picture Ball," given by a bevy of Mack Sennctt , girls. Later, the dancers guessed the title to a tableautwo girls posed* in .attitudes denoting remorse. The title was .".Repentant Women." '. At midnight the presentation, of "Miss Christchurch '.' and,tho distribution of prizes took place. The .organiser, Miss Mary Malon, wore a frock and wrap of apricbi taffeta trimmed .with black marabout, and a close-fitting cabaret of gold tissue. -

Amongst the ladies present were: — Mrs W, Chapman'(Harlequin), Misses Kathleen - Burries (Fancy; Dress), L. Turner (Hawaiian), Amy Jones (Golden Butterfly), Yuill' (Cap and Bells),-' D. Campbell (Egyptian Water' " Carrier), Flo Warren'"(Eastern'Lady), Thelma Thompson (Early Victorian Lady), K. Chick (Eastern Princess), J. Chick (Pierrot), Julie Lancaster; (Chinese), Irene Tullett (Columbine), K. f Pratt (Harlequin), M. Mimn- (Douglas McLean in "Going • Up"), T. , Smith (Danger Signals),. Rita Wilkinson (Mermaid), ,M. Moodie '(Queen of. Sh'eba), E. v Loder (Spanish Dancer), M. Coburn (Mae Murray in " Fascination-!'),- D. Garnett . (Ballet Girl), . G. Chapman (Bebe Daniels in ''Monsieur Beaucaire"), Marjorie Chapman (M.cphistopheles), Kathleen -Young (Valentine). . Amongst those in evening dress, were: —Misses Ada Trethewey, Bessie McDonald, R. ; Davis, Valerie Anderson, I. Peart, Mrs J. S. Temple, Miss E. Dalziel, Mrs H. Wilkinson, Mrs M.Round, Miss Ruth ". Williams, . Mrs S. Clothier, Mrs C. Payton,-Miss D. Lanham, Miss Ruby Hyde, Mrs Jones, Mrs E. Poison, Miss Slater, Miss M. Knight, Mrs J. Hall, Miss Curesch, Mrs Hawker, Miss R. Dobson; Mrs W. 8.. Gracie, Misses T. :Simpson,' Ruth Walker, Mabel Radford,. Eileen Bonnington, • Ruby: Hardy. Edna Samuels, Ruth Hampton, E. Cresswell, F. Ryder, F. : Munday, N. Sanson, L. Robinson! D. Welch, Mrs T. Lambie (Waikato), Miss J.'Sbwell,"Miss G. Claridge, Miss R. Jacobs, Mrs C. E. Blaney, Mrs T. Pattrick, Mrs H. Whiteman, Misses Elsie Staples, May Hodges, Violet Grainger, L. Johnston, Mrs E. M.. Cummins,. Miss D. Gordon, Miss, L. Cooper, Miss Valerie Valence, Miss B. Garnet, and Miss Daisy McEwan.

Miss Carrie Sloan, who has been for some years head teacher at Kirwee School, has been promoted to Papanui School, and will take up her new appointment in August. The wceklv euchre tournaments organised bv the Prebblcton Hall Committee continue to be well patronised, about forty plavers being present on Saturday'cveni'ng. Two ladies tied for first place, the' plav-off resulting in the first prize being awarded to Mrs W. Hands, and the second to Mrs W. Kolkman. There was also a tic in the men's section, Mr H. O. Prebble being successful !i a the plav-off, with Mr W. Freeman second. Next Saturday's play will determine the winner of the quarter ton of-coal which, .was offered as'a-prize for the highest aggregate score for the first six nights.. ODDFELLOWS' BALL AT SHEFFIELD. The Sheffield Town Hall was the scene of a Tery successful imir.tion on Thursday evening when the Oddfellows of the Loyal Malvern Lodge held their annual ball, which was one of the best held in Sheffield. The hull was effectively decorated with evergreens and the Oddfellows' colours, white, blue, scarlet and gold. Excellent music was rendered by the Glcntunnel Orchestra under the conductors]! i|> of Mr R. I-oug-staff. Credit is due to J3ro. J, \\- Green, who successfully filled the position of secretary,-and to the committee. Bros. C. Tamblin and H. C. Page acted as masters of ceremonies. About seventy couples took part in the grand march, which was led by Miss A. Rickerby (Greenpark) and Mr J. W. Amongst the many present were: Mesdames L. Hewitt, who wore white crepe do ohine; M. Humm, black crepe de -.hine; T. Hodgson, grey crepe do chine; W. J. Clark, ivory satin marocain; Newton, pink 6hot taffeta with ovejdress of radium lace; H. C. Page, black chiffon taffeta with red rose at tho waist; H. Atkinson, brown marocain; C. Adkins, maroon dress; J. Wilson, pink eatin; W. Critchloy, apricot georgette; Gibson, black chiffon velvet with gold buckle; C." '■ C. Humm, white satin; J. Taylor, striped silk; C. Irvine, pink voile; Jaa. Martin, blue satin; C. H. Withers, black velvet; Misses R. Daikee, green and bronze shot taffeta; Newton, shot satin; Caroline Thistoll, green eatin marocain; H. Dickens (Charing Cross), navy jersey silk; A. Piner, shot green marocain; G. Cossar, rose velvet with feather trimmings; V. Humm, lemon eatin; I. Tolerton, blue crepe de chine; Edic Green, royal blue satin; P. Barnard, pale blue marocain; A. Rickerby, brocaded silk with feather trimmings; C. Coffey, black satin; Ellen- Kennedy, pink satin; Ray Black, violet satin; A. E. Millar, paon marocain; 'D. McMeekan, jade green satin; B. Kusbatch, pink crepe de chine; K. Millar, blue and silver marocain; Irene Lapthorn, bluo orope do ohine; W. Adkins, shell pink marocain; Lcra Akins (Spreydon),'brown velvet with bead trimmings; L. Austin, brown velvet with flame trimmings; M. Meade, blue satin with gold trimmings; D. Searle, black velvet; V. Tarling, .apricot chiffon velvet; Sylvia ,Humni, pink crepe de chinoj S. Naismith, black crepe de chine;. X. Taylor, black taffeta with . cherry tulle; Mary Dorward, black taffeta with gold trimmings; P. Oliver (Hororata), mauve chiffon velvet with ostrielt feather trimmings; L. Ferguson, fugi silk: G. Ferguson,' blue silk; C. E. ; Sealcy, brqeaded art siik; H. Cullen, mauve marocain; Nancy Storey, pink crepe de ohine; I. Joines, kingfisher bhie taffeta with gold trimmings; F. Rich (Christchurch), cream silk marocain; L. Taylor, hyacinth bhifion velvet; M. Bryson, white silk; and D. Innes, blue and silver shot mousselino. Brcs.. W. R. Taylor, George Reveley, J. W. Green, W. Adkins. L. Hewitt, C. Tamb'iin, H. Watson, E. Taylor, R. Lord, Geo. Humm, Ed. Pinor, C. D. Scaley, C. H. Vizers, H. C. Page, Geo. Butler, It. J. D. Innes, W. E. Rodgers, W. 3. Clark, F. 11. Tealo (Coleridge Lodge),-H. Atkinson ' (Coleridge Lodge), R. Longstiiff (Coleridge Lodge), H. Vizers (Papanui Ledge), C. H. Withers (Washington Lodge), A. Taego (Forestore), L. R. Taega (Foresters), Meters L. Lockett, W. H. McLay, B. Henderson, L. Skurr (Oxford), T. McKenzie, C Irvine, H. R. Lister (Auckland), J. Tay lor,' Chas. Henderson, L. G. Edge, L. Giddens, C. C. Humm, L. Newnham, W. Donnelly, Max. Smith, S. J. Cullen, J. Milliken, L. Winter (Oxford), W. White, L. R. Melop,' J. Mitchell, N. Kay, G. Cullen, P; O'Connor," S. Tolerton, B. Jarden, B. Rutledgo, F.. Austin, A. .Rutledge, R. W. Felton (Hororata), W. Edge; T. Solomon, J. Wilson (Darfield), L. Leslie (Christchnroh), A. Townshend, F. Alderson, J. B-utledpe; L.' Humm, T* L. Jenkins, C. Watson, P. Reveley, G. Mann, S. Taylor (Darfield), J. Burton, C. C. Innes. C. E. -Voice, J. 'Stuart, C. Stuart, W. Rushton, G. C. Smith (Oxford), C F. Hanson (Oxford), 0.0. Daikee, E.'Page, J. J. Skurr .(Oxford). W„ T. Alderson, S. Page, W. McCausland, S. Alderson, C. L. Dickson, and J. Creighton (Hororata). (,

CROQUET BALL. The members of the Little River Croquet Club held the,ir annual ball in the Town Hall on Friday night. The hall was tastefully decorated with paper streamers and greenery and baskets of chrysanthemums hung around the room. There was a very large attendance, the takings being about £25. There were two novelty dances during the evening, the Monte Carlo waltz being won by Miss M* Hunt, and Mr Wakelyn, and the lucky-spot waltz was won by Mrs H. Marsh and Mr H. Birdling. Messrs G. Breitmeycr and J.. Lewthwaite made capable M.C. 's. The music for the dance was supplied by Londrigan 's Band, and was quite a feature of the evening's entertainment. During the evening. Mr T. Thompson, on behalf of •the Croquet Club, apologised for the .absence of the club's president, Mrs J. P. Buchanan. The club wished to thank Mrs Buchanan for her kindness in placing her lawns at their disposal after the floods; her kindness had enabled members to'finish - playing their tournaments. He also wished to thank the donors of several handsome trophies, for which the club was very grateful. He then called upon Mrs R. Birdling to present the trophies, which were Avon as follows:—Club Challenge Cup, won by Mr H. P. Giddens; this cup is the property of the club until won by a player three times in succession or five times at intervals. Trophy presented by Mrs S. Ussher, won by Miss Doreen Giddens; trophy presented by Mr W. Lewthwaite, won by Mrs S. Macpherson; trophy presented by Mrs H. Marsh, won by Mrs J. Palmer; trophies presented by Mrs J. F. Buchanan, won by Mrs S. Macpherson and Mrs W. Lewthwaite;-run-ners-up prize won by Mrs J. Palmer.

Amongst those present were:—"\iescames I?. Birdling, who wore black' marocain; Aitken, navy blue jersev silk, piped with red; On- (Christchurch), black satin; T. Thompson, brown marocain, with Oriental trimmings; H. Lewthwaite, black marocain: H. Reed, black satin; G. Breitmeyer, black embossed velvet; J. Palmer< rose pink beaded georgette; S. Macpherson, rust brocaded marocain, with silver lace; Tox (Christchurch), green velvet; French, brown velvet; H. Marsh, blue panne velvet, with band of fur; M. Barclay, flame beaded georgette; H. Londrigan, pale pink marocain; McCallum, black satin and lace; J. Johnson, black satin and silver lace; F. docket, rose pink fugi silk, trimmed silver lace; McGowan, pale blue marocain, with touches of pink; L. Radford, brown jersey silk; V. Joblin, fawn georgette; A Sutherland, sage green velvet; L. Lewthwaite, black silk; Schroder, black and white; Thomas, bine marocain; A. Dawber, cream satin brocade, trimmed with silver radium lace; K. Rollett, cream aatin brocade; H. Giddens, pale pink crepe de chine, with touches of heliotrope; Mrs M. Keenan, green velvet; Misses Kelly, black velvet; St. John (Cnristchurch)," lettuce green and silver enot taffeta; Higgans, black panne velvet; Millar, cinnamon brown georgette; Stott, cream silk and georgette; Mould, lemon, silk; Pollock, blue and g-rey shot taffeta; I. Taylor, cream silk; M. Hunt,

pale pink marocain; Tini, pink silk; —. 'JUylor, blue and brown shot taffeta; B. Line, rust taffeta; P. Wright, pink frock; 0. Patten, green georgette; Wakelyn, cream Bilk: Messrs Aitken, L. Radford, X. Londrigan, S. Birdling, S. Stott, L. Crump, Wakelyn, L. Joblin, D. Lamb, Leo Fahey, H. MaTsh, Graham (Christchurch). P. Birdling, M. Kecnan. H. Reed, G. Breitmeycr, J. Palmer, H. Giddens, G. Fairweather, A. Mould, S. Cattermolc, G. Humphries, P. Crocket, W. Hopa Tini, G. Robinson, Lawrie Pahev. J. McGowan, L. Webster, T. Thompson, V. Joblin, P. Keenan, W. Lewthwaite, (>rr (Christchurch), A. Patten, E. Fahey, Dawson, J. Lewthwaite, Dawbcr, T. Mould, J. Keenan, H. Birdling, H. Lewthwaite, C. Thompson. L. Harvey. X. Stevenson, B. Wright, L. Giddens. S. Giddens, L. Brettlneyer, L. Lewthwaite, Thomas, McCallum, Pollock, McQueen.

WEDDINGS.

DUFFY—BLATHWAYT. A quiet and pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Merivalo, recently, when -Miss Eileen de Visme Blathwayt. youngest daughter of the. late Rev". Wynter Blathwayt and of Mrs Blathwayt, of 23 Papanui road, Christ-ehmr-h, was married to Mr S. F. Duffy, of Wangar.ui. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr M. P. >V. Blathwavt, wore a charming gown of ivory broche marocain with touches of pastel blue. The graceful train was of ivorv satin and ninon, and the bridal veil," of ivory Russian net, was handembroidered with point lace and surmounted by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of cream chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Miss Evelyn Blathwayt, sister of tho bride, was chief bridesmaid, and wore a simple frock of apricot and shot silver satin, with a smart hat of black and silver. She carried a bouquet .of bronzo chrysanthemums, surrounded by bronzo tulle, with long streamers of ribbon to match. Miss Betty Salmon, niece of tho bride, the second bridesmaid, wore a pastel blue charmeuse dress with streamers of .velvet. Her bouquet was of bronze chrysanthemums tied with bluo ribbon. Mr Harold Duffy, of Wanganui, was best man. A large number of tho bride's friends nttended tho church, whero tho Von. Archdeacon P. B. Huggitt performod tho ceremony. As tho brido was leaving tho church a.littlo nephow of tho bridegroom, dressed in a naval suit, presented her with a silver horseshoe with streamers of ivory satin ribbon and for-got-mo-nots. The brido 'a mother -wore a handsome black marocain dress with touchos of white, and a black panne vclvot hat to match. She carfiod a Victorian posy of violets. The bridegroom's mother wore embossed erepo do chine with smart hat to match, nnd carried a posy of violets. After tho ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception at the residence of the bride's mother.

The brido'h going-away dross was a threo-pioco suit of navy gabardine with putty-coloured cloth beautifully embroiderod and finished with'mold fur trimming, and hat to matoh.

BUTTEKIdK—MILLS. A pretty wedding wan celebrated in the Presbyterian Church, Temuka, recently, when Winifred, youngest daughter of Mr D. 0. Mills, of Temuka, was married by the Bev, H. E. Tell to Albert David, eldest eon of Mrs M. Butterick, of Greenstreet, Ashburton (/ The church was decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride with flax and greenery and lemon and pink streamers; The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory satin marocain, with side-panel of pleated georgette and hanging sleeves of georgette, She wore the orthodox bridal veil, held in place by a coronet of silver tissue, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by hor sister Jean, who wore a becoming frock of lavender trimmed with lemon, with, ft circlet of pale gold leaves in her hair. She carried a lavender ' and lemon bouquet. Mr Keith Butterick carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests, most of whom were relatives, were entertained at the wedding breakfast in the Coronation Tea Booms. Mrs G. A. Davey, the bride's sister, received the guests, wearing a dress of nigger-brown marocain with a fur stole and hat to tone. Sho was assisted by Mrs Butterick, the bridegroom's mother, who wore a navy costume, black hat, and furs. r . Later in the day Mr and Mrs A. D. Butterick left for the North; the bride wearing a heavily-braided navy costume, small navy hat with touches of green, and a musquash coat. Some of the guests present were: Mr and Mrs James Kane and the Misses Kane (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs James Quaile (Dunedin), Misses Mills (Green Island), Miss McKinnou (Green Island), Mrs H. Butterick (Wakanui), Misses Butterick (Greenstreet), Mr and Mrs N. Mcintosh (Lynnford), Mr and Mrs Tait (Southburn), Mr G. Tait (Peel Forest), Mr and Mrs G. Bowman (Ashburton), Mrs E. M. Davey and the Misses Davey CTemuka), Mr and Mrs E. S. Davey, Mr and Mrs W. H. Davey (Rangatira Valley), Miss A. Sanders (Ashton), Miss R. Symonds (Tinwald), Mr and Mrs R. Mills, Mr S. Mills, Mr S. Butterick, Miss T. Butterick (Wakanui), Mr and Mrs F. Butterick, and Mr L. Butterick (Wakanui).