WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18413, 20 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will tie pleased to receive for publication in the "Woman's Corner", items of social or personal news. Such items BhonM be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mnßt bear the signatu-os of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any n-atters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs TV. U. Montgomery has left for trip to Ceylon.

Mrs W. S. Bean (the Vicarage, Addington) lias returned from a visit to her mother in "Wellington.

Mrs W. Staveley (Hokitika). .who has been spending some weeks in Wellington, is at present in Christchurch. Her mother. Mrs Ma'froy, and her sister. Mr= Revell, arrived from Timaru last night.

Dr. Beatrice Warner (Melbourne), w'-o 1ip«« heen visiting relatives in Christchurch. has left on the return journey to Australia. Miss Kathleen Moore is spending the week-end with friends in Timaru. Miss M"Phe<-s->n. Southhridce, is the guest of Mrs Roscoe, Ladbrooks.

Mrs C. °H. Hewlett end Mi=s Alice Hewlett are visiting Mrs Hewlett's sister in Whangarei. Miss Betty Hislon (Wellington) is stayint with Mrs M. Bethell (Pahau Pastures).

Miss Pinckney (Glenaray, Southland) is the guest of Miss Joyce Gibson. Mrs George Rutherford has returned from a two weeks' visit to Waitohi Peaks.

The engagement is announced of Ruby, elder daughtei of Mrs Fleming, Weston road, and of the late Robert Fleming. Ferm.ide. to-Norman, only eon of Mr and Mrs R. Wass, Cambridge terrace. •

Lady Ward, who has been for a few weeks a patient in the Hobson Street Hospital, Wellington, has returned." to her home, but is still confined to her room. Mrs Bernard Wood and her little son are at present in Sydney.

Mr and Mrs A. H. Holden (Melbourne) are at the United Service Hotel.

The engagement is announced of Mr J. T. Thomson Bush, elder son cf lira Bush, of Invercargill, and the late Mr J. L. Bush, to Miss Marjorie Hookey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hookey,- of Gisborne.

The engagement is announced" of Nance, fourth daughter of Mrs Dunvers Hambcr, Plas Newydd, Papanui, and Jihe late Mr Danvcrs Hamber, to Jack, only son of Canon and Mrs Shore, The Vicarage. Governor's Bay; and also of Svlvia.' Wynne, youngest daitghter of Mrs Denver 8 Hamber, and the late Mr Danvers 'Hamber, to J. Cecil Martin, only son of Mr and Mrs Martin, Seaforth, Timaru. .V ' Colonel Young, and other officers and Mr W. E. Leadley, secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association, have ■ signified their intention of being present at the Little River Returned Soldiers' Ball next month. At Cashmere Hills to-day at 2.30 p.m.. St. Augustine's Women's Guild will hold a sale of work at the schoolroom, Cracroft terrace, in aid of St. Anne's Home. There will be a cake stall; ivork stall, sweets stall; and afternoon tea room.

Amongst Christchurch visitors to the ball given at Rotherham last night as a farewell to Mrs Marmaduke Bethell were Miss Halmai Loughnan, who is staying at Horsley Downs, Misses Margaret Harper p,nd Fay Gibson, who are staying with Mrs "Walter Macfarlane, Miss Kathleen Helmore, who is with Mrs Bethell, and Miss Theo Beswick. Both town and country people aro anticipating a really enjoyable day's outing at the Riccarton Racecourse today, when the Banks Peninsula Racing .Club and the Brackenfield Hunt Club are co-jointly holding their winter meeting.

A sale of home-made cakes, sweets, produce, etc., will be held this afternoon in Fendalton Sunday schoolroom, in aid of the Memorial Church Building Fund. A children's plain and fancy dress dance, in aid of Nazareth House, will be held in Dixieland on Friday, July 10th. Handsome prizes will be given, for the best and most original fancy dresses.

The staff of Messrs Dalgety and Co. held a. ivery enjoyable social and dancd in Dixieland on Tuesday evening, about, one hundred and twenty being present. Mr and Mrs J. G. Herdmari acted as host and hostess and received the guests. Songs were contributed by Mrs Herdman, Miss Farrell, Mr Joseph and Mr Stratton, and Miss Devereux contributed a recitation. The greater part of the evening wa.s devoted to dancing, for which Sutherland's Jazz Band supplied the music. The proceedings were terminated at a. late hour by. tho singing of "God Save the King."

FEMININE LOVELINESS. In evening clothfs, more than in any other attire, feminine loveliness ia at its best. Little wonder that millions of women throughout the world have found in Bear Brand Silk Hosiery a stocking that is almost indispensable, particularly in view of its exceptionally moderate price, viz. 5s lid (No. 105) and 4s lid (No. 102).- ' McG6l7-L'

Invitations have been issued for the Richmond Hill Golf Club's ball, to be belli in the Sumner Town Ha.ll ori July Ist. A strong committee, of which Mr J. D. Lawrence is the honorary secretary, hare the preliminary arrangements well in hand, and the guests are promised a very enjoyable evening. In the T..G.U. Medal Match played by members of .the Hagley Ladies' Golf Club on the Hagley Links yesterday, Miss Denshire was the winner in the silver medal division, and Mrs Dolph in the bronze medal division. On Tuesday, a medal match will be played at Hagley for a prize given by Mrs "William Nicholls.

On Friday evening next the men and women of Chris*ehureh will have the nnnortu'iit/v of hearing a. lecture on "The Welfare of th» Child," which will he K'ven 4 hy Dr. Blackmore ivt the meeting of the Home Economics Association. The lecture will "begin at 7.30 p.m.. and will be- held in the Masonic Hall. Gloucester street. The Grand Jazz Club held its second carnival dance on Thursday at the Grand Tea Rooms, which were decorated with palms, ferns, and shrubs. The music was supplied by the Bristol Band. Those present were Mr'and Mrs O'Connor, Mr and Mrs Digney, Mrs Gillespie, Mrs Baxandalle, Misses V. Mathews, D. Rogers. M. Elvy, F. Greenwood, B. Marshall, McDonald (3), B. Barclay, R. Nesbit (Duncdin), M. Williams, M. Brown, H. Pengelly, M. Bedford, D. Gamplin, M. Clements, Messrs M. Donovan, W. Busby, W. Matthis, F. Dorrizzie, A. Jenkins, J. Brown, A. Cainess, D.. Johnson, J. Dobson, D. Hawtin, J. Blott, F. Gibson, A. Barton, J. McDonald, D. Swift, J. Dick,-J. Barnes, and many others. A blindfold fox-trot competition was won by Miss M. Carter and Mr J. Blott, and a lueky-spot dance by Miss McDonald and Mr A. Jenkins.

Mr Burnes Loughnan was .hostess at a particularly delightful musical "at home," given in honour of Miss Maud Tabart, who is leaving on Thursday for a trip to England. As is always the case at Mrs Loughnan's home, the musical programme, which on this occasion had been arranged by Mr Alfred Bunz, was.of exceptional merit. Piano solos were played by Mr Bunz, violin solos by Miss Gladys Vincent, 'cello solos by'Mr Bate, and Gade's beautiful trio. "Novelettcn," played by the three instrumentalists, was greatly enjoyed. The vocalists were Miss Lulu Hannay and Dr. Stanley Foster, whose songs' were much ' appreciated. Amongst the guests were Misses Maud, Rose, Laura and May Tnbart, Mrs Charles Clark, Mrs Leonard Clark, Mrs and Miss Hoga, Mrs' and Miss Gosset, Miss Alice Thomson, Mrs Moreland. Mrs George Harper, Mrs A. P. Burnes, Mrs and Miss Nantarrow, Mrs Bunz, Mrs G. G. Burnes, Mrs Herbert Hill, Mrs Stanley Foster, Miss Gladys Vincent, Miss. Rose Gerard, Miss Millie Richards, Miss Guthrie Smith, Mi.« Lulu Hannay. Mrs and Miss Cora Wildin'z;, Mr Bunz, Mr Bate, Mr Cecil McKellar, Dr. Stanley Foster and Dr. Ci'ooke.

A most successful plain and fancy dress idance was held in. the Town Hall, East Oxford in aid of the .Central Queen fund. Good music was supplied by HunnibelPs Band. Those present were Mesdames J. Robertson'(Spanish Dancer), P. J. Knowles (Dominos), J. Spencer (Masquerader), A. R. Poole (Christmas Cracker), R. Thornton (Cross Word Puzzle), Misses E-. J. White (Night), V. Manning (Pierrette), Bernice Spencer.(Hunnie's Jazz Band), R. Ryde (Cross Word Puzzle), C. Harris (Another Little Drink Won't Do Us Any Harm), D. Withell (Temuka), (Rainbow), May Neuman (Auckland), (Jazz Pierrette), Kathleen Wotherspoon (Sun-maid Raisins), Messrs 11. Carson (Indian Chief), E. Jordan (Parson), E. Lassen (Uncle Sam), J. Stubbs (Mexican), W. Jameson (Nigger), J. Sharpe, (Lady), R.' Poore' (Mexican), H. Cotton (BankruDt), E. Osborne (Spanish Bull Fighter), A. H. Dcmne (Ku> Klux Klan), J. Spencer (Mother Goose), W. H. ' Knowles (Nigger). Others present were: Mesdames A. Baxter, Smith, Higginson (2), Byrne, Osl>orne (2), Lassen, P. Knowles, D. McGrath, Robertson, Stevenson, K. McG ath, Brown, Eliott,. Isbs,. Spencer, W.'Knowles, Misses Stevenson', Skurr, Davis, Shaman, Knowles, Higginson, Fawcett, Rosevere, Doody (2), Henderson, Messrs Baxter, Robertson, Gilchrist, McKee, Garlie, Skurr (2), Cooper, Martin, _ McGrath (3), Poole, Smith (2j, Buckridge, Brown, Herman, Henderson (2), Stevenson, Manson,Wotherspoon. Ryde; Winter, Moore, Bvrne, Higginson, Youngman, Cook, Walsh, Sims, Richards, Wright, Judson, Dr. Burnett and many others.

FUR COATS. An inferior fur coat may look " right when purchased, but its inferiority is very quickly in evidence after (being worn a few times. Like everything else, it pays to buy quality in furs and to patronise an acknowledged Furrier like Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, who by importing direct is able to sell at wholesale prices. —6

Sale time at Minerva Salon is creating a busy stir, Evening Frocks ■ and Costumes being sold a,t less than halfprice, with a further 10 per cent, off all new stock and orders. Call and inspect at 174 Cashel street (above Jones, McCrostie), or ring 'Phono. 3485. F42SG

Clean your Suede Shoes with Staso. Sold by Pannell's, 105 Manchester street, "at Is large tin, to any address. Makes them like new. - —6 HOT DINNER ON WASH DAY. On a Verbena wash-day, however big the pile of clothes, there's time to spare for cooking a hot dinner. Verbena Soap makes a complete job of washing in half an hour, and the clothes come out without a stain, a spot, or a sign of damage. —1

THE FASHIONABLE SHINGLE. "Enhances the beauty of every woman." Yes! But the hair and scalp must be perfectly healthy. Our treatment will restore to grey or faded hair, ad its original hue, lustre and beauty in Nature's way. Consult Egyptus, Hair Specialists, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. K4311

TN DAYS OF OLD. In days of old, when Knights were bold, Sir Francis had a "fearful cold; it made him frightfully ill I'm told. Ah, had he but of Kofgo known, that cough would have left him quite alone. Now take this moral quite to heart, for after Kofgo colds depart. E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square, sells Kofgo. 58707-907

The Stage and Cabaret Classes now befng conducted by the Peters-Gray Sehool of Dancing and Dramatic Art, 98 Victoria street," are making excellent progress. Further pupils arc advised to ring 'phone 3717 for appointment, P7006

At yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Bonrd'of Education, it was resolved "to send a. special letter of appreciation to Miss Hughes (Geraldme School), who is retiring after 29 years' service, and a letter of appreciation to Mrs J. Bates (Kimbell) after 3o years' service. .

At the last meeting of the Becken,ham Nursing Division, Mrs Cordy, first offi er, was in charge. After the usual routine of business the members of other nursing divisions were welcomed, the occasion being a lecture by Dr. Bevan-Brown, Beckenham Divisional physician. The subject was "How to procure and maintain good health." and proved very instructive. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturei. '

The Hon. Sir Heaton Rhodes will lay the foundation stone of the Mothers' Cottage at the 'Karitane Baby Hospital, Cashmere Hills at 2.30 this afternoon. It had been ammged that the cereroany should be performed by Sir Maui Pomare, who, however, was unavoidably detained in the North Island, and in consequence. Sir Heaton Rhodes, at short notice, has kindly undertaken to lay the foundation stone well and truly this afternoon.

MUSICAL RECITAL. At "Millbrook,:' the home of Mrs George Helmore, Fendalton, an enjoyable and educative recital was given yesterday afternoon by Madame Gower13urns and Mr Sydney Hoben. The opera chosen for the occasion was Puccini's "La Tosca." Mr Hoben gave a short account of the life of Puccini and related, with illustrative pianoforte solos, the tragic story of the opera. Madame Gower-Burns sang delightfully and with much histrionic ability many excerpts from the popular work. Mrs George Helmore wore a black brocaded crepe de chine gown with dainty collar and cuffs of white georgette. Madame Gower-Burns wore a nary costume, prettily embroidered, an Oriental jumper in which were repeated the colours of the stitchery, and a black felt hat. After the recital tea was served in the dining-room. Amongst those present were Mrs George Helmore, Miss Phoebe Helmore, Mrs Arthur Reeves. Mrs C. A. Wells and Miss Wells, Mrs Leslie Crooke, Miss Guthrie Smith. Mrs Wilding, Mrs Frank Wilding, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs Hay, Mrs MilnerHarris, Mrs James Hight, Mrs J. H. Hall, Miss Reeves, Miss Aitken, MissBlanche . Sounders, Miss Claire Morkahe, Miss Nonie Enright, Mrs William Irving, Mrs F. H. Bruges. Mrs William Wilson, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Mrs T. J. Edmonds. Mrs Anne Hari>er, Mrs S. E. McCarthy, Mrs George Lewis! Miss Tliffe, Harris. Miss Sylvini Goss, Mrs L. L. Corderv. Mrs A. K. Firth, Miss Ha Harris. Mrs' G. A. U. Tapper, Mrs Alfred Bunz, Mrs Danvers Hamber, Mrs J. H. Dickinson. Mrs C. R. Craythorne, and Miss Odie Kerr.

SILVER WEDDING. On Saturday evening Mr and Mi' s C. Johnstone entertained a number of guests at their residonce, Wilson's road, on, the occasion of the celebration of their silver wedding. The time passed quickly with games, competitions and musical items. The winners of the competitions were Mrs Wells, Mrs R. Hawker, and Mr R: Waldron. On the supper table, decorated with silver bells, was a large wedding cake. During supper the usual toasts were honoured and opportunity "was taken to wish' the bride's father, Mr H. J. Hawker, many happy returns of his eighty-first birthday,which fell on the same-day. • Amongst'those-present were Mr and Mrs 0. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs H. J. Hawker, Mrs Wells, Mr and Mrs W. Hawker/Mr and Mrs D. Marsden ; Mr. and Mrs R. Waldron, Mr, and Mrs, R. Hf.wker. Mr H. Redding, Misses E. Johnstone, A. Hawker, V. Hawker, N. Hawker, Masters Morris, Jack and Douglas Hawker..

YOUR FEATURES DON'T MATTER

half as much «s your complexion. A woman with indifferent, even homely features, can be exceedingly attractive if she has a fine complexion. What constitutes a really lovely skin? Look at a child's complexion: all the paint and powder in the world wont produce just that freshness of tint and delicacy of texture. The loveliest skin is a natural skin.

NATURE'S WAY. ' In perfect health the outer skin is perpetually being "thrown off" or renewed, disclosing the clean fresh tissue underneath. In time this action becomes weakened and sometimes lost altogether, with tho result that the complexion becomes coarse, wrinkled, and "muddy." Mercoli&ed wax prevents this in a scientific way. By smearing the wax on every night, the old soiled outer skin is made to flake away invisibly, and the clear, fresh complexion beneath is revealed. No other treatment acts in exactly this way or produces exactly the same result. Natural perfection is the greatest beauty of a complexion. Mercolised wax assets your skin to perfect itself, keeping it clear and free to and impregnating it with oxygen, with the result that any woman who uses it systematically can count on hiwing a soft, clear, and delicate skin up to quite an advanced ago. —iJ

'RETIRING FROM " BUSINESS.— Huge Stock to Clear during the next few weeks of Ladies' and Children's Wear. Fancy Goods, Art Needlework, Wools from 5d oz skein; Children's Coats from 8s lid; Woolleen Goods very cheap; Ladies' Coat Bargains at 32s 6d; "Warm Jersey Coats, 9s lid; Silk Jersey Dresses, were £7 7s, now 355. Many odd lines to clear. Corsets," Brassiere Singlets, Baby's First Sets, Flannel Petticoats —all to be cleared at Bargain Prices. New Goods for Spring just arrived —all reduced. Fuji Dresses from 21s; All-over Frock, 4s lid; Crepe Nightdress, 4s lid, 5s lid (nicely hemstitched). Bargain in Trimmed Millinery, from Is lid; Beads, 4d large bunch; Navy Voile Blouses, 2s lid; Silk Blouses, 9s lid, and Bargains too numerous to mention. Come early. Walk right inside and see for yourself. Our only address: « 648 COLOMBO STREET (Below Mason, Struthers). • T8745

WEDDINGS.

MORRIS—WILSON. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch. recently, when Minnie Olive, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. "Wilson, of Springston, was married to Douglas, eldest son of Mr and Mrs AV. J. Morris, of Fernside. The Rev. F. Robertson, of Lincoln, was the officiating minister, and Mr Lake presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory satin brocade, with looselv hanging sleeves of georgette. The slight drawings of georgette were held at the left side and shoulder with pearl ornaments. He? tulle 'veil Was held in place with a half circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern, with tullo and ribbon streamers.

Miss Alice Wilson attended her sister as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of dark peacock blue velvet, with loose sleeves of georgette to tone, and hat of beige velvet trimmed with vari-coloured flowers. She carried ai bouquetof pale pink chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern withribbon streamers to match her frock.

Miss Sadie Quinn, of Woodend, made a dainty little flower girl,' wearing a frilled frock of apricot net over crepe de chine, with a butterfly bow to match on her hair. She carried a tiny basket of apricot chrysanthemums and ribuon streamers. /

. Mr Ronald Morris; brother of the bridegroom, attended as best) man. The guests were afterwards entertained at. the Winter Garden by the bride's parents. 'Subsequently the bride and bridegroom left for the south,' the bride wearing a costume of grey gabardine, ami a blue hat with ostrich feather mount. ,

BALL AT RAKAIA.

A very successful plain and fancy dress ball was hold in tlio Town Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Kakaia Foresters' Lodge. There was a record attendance, visitors coming from Christchurch, Ashburton, Chertsey, Lauristcn Highbank, Dunsandel, Doric, and Mead. The hall was gaily decorated with a tent-shapeii canopy of streamers of green and red, tho Lodge colours, and looped streamers covered the walls. The grand march, which displayed the vari-col-oured fancv costumes to advantage, was led by' Bio. 11. Kerslake, €.!{., and Miss M. Irvin. Prizes for the best fancv costumes were won bv Miss B. Haalett (Butterfly), and Mr B. McDonald (South Sea Islander); and those for the most original costumes •by Mrs Prebble (Bride -and Bridegroom), and Mr C. Prebble (Frozen Mutton). A waltzing competition was won by Miss Ibell and Mr I. AY. Frew and a lucky spot waltz by Miss Pichards and Mr 15. McDonald. Excellent music was supplied by McDonald's Orchestra, and extras were plaved by Miss Ibell and Mr C. Chamberlain. Tho M.C.'s were Messrs E. Fox, R. Kerslake, and A. "Watts. The success of the evening was largely duo to tho efforts of Bro. T. Lightfoot and his energetic committee.

Among these Stanlake (Rise), Stevens (Robin Starch), F. Cornelius (Fishwife), N. Barber (Order of the Bath), Prebble (Bride nncl Bridegroom), Mie?»s K. Turnbull (Pierrette), Fox (Ponny), C. Shannon (Masquerade), B. Haslett (Butterfly), K. Stewart (Red Cross Nuise), M. Henderson (Pierrette), L, Xewmira (Butterfly), J. Burns (Japanese Lady), A. Thompson (Order cf the- Bath), E. Smith (Catina), P. Burns (Carnival Bells). A. Weaver (Danger Signals), E. Burin (Window), J. Skevingion (Rores), G. Haslett (Twilight), T. Behrncs (Sheik's Bride), G. Pagan (Queen of Hearts), C. McDonald (Stroking Player), M. McDonald (Carnival Bella). O. Richards (Pompoms), E. Richards (Touchstone), B. Richards (Carnival), E. McDonald (Bride), C. Laramati (Bond Street Tea Shay)), M. Newman (Chrvfanthemum). Halliday (Early Victorian Lady), J. McDonald (Valentine), L. Mucklc (Egyptian Princess). McKos (Queen of Clubs), L. Miuchio (Queen of Diamonds). C. McKee (Queen of Hearts), I. Bruce (Nurse), Patterson (Blotting Paocr), Mesdamca Lightfoot, black velvet; Fox, black marocain; Baxter, flame satin ruarccain; McKeenev, marled Jersey silk; Cordner, blue and black marocain-, R. Harrison, black satin; A. V. Richards, black merv. silk; J. McCoy, brown panne velvet; Oliver, b'.ack velvet; Weaver, black satin; Thinnings, black marocain; Duncan, black rcsilda; Watts, black jersey silk: Breading, navy marocain; Turnbull, black silk; Penny, black crcpo de. chine; A. Butler Egyptian marocain' Cain, cineiaid grfien satin; Basher, nigger marocain; T. Johnson, saxe blue velvet; "VV.. Shel'.ock, niggev frock; Graham, -white embroidered organdie; McDonald, brown fiock; G. Shannon, rose pink satin villi overdress of radium lace; Misses P. Brown, blue an(T brown shot taffetas: L. But'Jer, flame marocain; Martin, royal blue radium lace over satin; Langley, black satin marocain; Cornelius, lavender striped crene do chine; O. Stewart, green ficruretl Fuji fiilk; J. Turton, black velvet; McXamara. kingfisher maiccain; Langley, heliotrope georgette; Wallace, . green satin reliove,d with orange; Douglas, Mary bluo marocain; Stubbs, shell pink georgette; N. McCoy, cream Fuji silk; D. Kennelt, ivory marocain; H. Shannon, .sand-coloured meir silk; I. Smith, oyster marocain; E. Pluck, mole velvet; H. Penny, rose pink crepe de chine; M. Kennett, pink Fuji silk; Ibell, black and gold lace: R. Sherlock, gvey marocain; I. South, amber chiffon velvet; Gibson, g'niped Fuji silk; M. Pluck, white net over blue $1,k 4,„ .Iv--o!Reillv, kingfisher blue satin; White, cameo "pink charmeuse with ostrich feather trimming; A. Pluck, white silk crope: Gillespie, petunia taffetas; Messrs A Watt a (Mev)hi3tophele3), R. Kerslake (Pierrot), li. McDonald (Equestrian), H. Stanlake (Tennis), Halliday (Early Victorian). D.limmin»s (Sheik), W. A. Smith (Rollev Hour). Mil's), Henderson (Pierrot), B. McDonald (South Sea Islander), C. Prebble (Frozen Mutton), B. Rapiey (Father Christmas) B. Ga'diner (Danger Signals). L. Hughes (Indian) T. Hcoper (Gondolier), A. Robinson (Toreador), L. Colville (Joker), MoDonald (Toreador), R. Weaver (Golliwog), Hampton (Sheik), Mueller (Tennis).

BALL AT LEESTON. A merry scene was presented at the Leeston Town Hall on Thursday evening on tho occasion of the annual ball of the football club. The decorations were of jade green and primrose streamers, and the club's banner occupied a conspicuous overhead position. Bettel'a D'ance Orchestra played splendid l music, and Messrs H. D. Jones and J. Boyd wero the M.O.'s. A good supper waa served in the ante-room. 'ino president's wife, Mrs G. W. Purser, wore a beautiful frock of black marocain, and the following other ladies were present :

Mesdames McLachlan, who wore black satin; Wcodard, kingfisher blue velvet; H. I). Jonej, black satin, with radium lace; A. V. Williams, blue marocain with gold lace; J. Tod, laittercup marocain; J. Brycc, pale pink satin; Tasker, black velvet, relieved with pink trail; F. B. Clausen, powder blue figured georgette with grey feather trimming; J. Godsell, beige marocain; Lambie, emerald crepe do chine; J. Donald, black pilk; C. Fisher, peach brocaded satin; G. Benny, Alico blue georgette; D. Tod, son., navy silk; T. J. Gilbert, black satin; A. Brown, ,pink embossed marooain; J. Lloyd, b'ack satin brochc; Burt, nigger marocain; H.Hubbard, champagne eoiiene; J. McClure, Mack crepe de. chine, with overdress ci black lace; H. Johnson, primrose marocain; H. Croat, fawn marocain; H. Smith, navy marocain; N\ Palmer, pink crepe de chine; M Reid, navy marocain; G. H. Ryde, kingfisher blue crepe de chine, with Oriental trimming; Oliver, cream jersey silk; "Wl. IN'.airn, figured marcefcin; D. McClure, navy marocain; Misse9 U. McLachlan, tomato red French marocain-;. M. Chishojm, powder blue Maud Allen, cyclamen satin; Maysie Allen, cyclamen and silver brocade; "Nellie Allen, scarlet georgette; Willy Allen, comeo pink crep"o do chine; D. Burt, sea green brocaded crepe de chine; D. McCabo, tangerine marocain; E. Burt, kingfisher hue creps de rhino; V. McCabo, sea. rnaen brocaded broclie; F. McClure, heliotrope brocaded marocain; R. Dixon, palo blue brccaded marocain; E. Merriman, sea green brocaded marocain; G. Robertson, peacock bhio taffetas; R. Lemon, sunset, marocain; I. Chappell, pink marocain; E. Clausen, pink fatin: Ethel Free, powder blue art silk; Cis Tcale, mauve brcche: M. Pearce, white satin; M. Free, apricot silk marocain; E. Jackman, bluo marocain; G. Gilbert, pink broche, silk feather trimmings; M. Tod, apricot satin; E. Tou, peacock blue satin: E. Bohan, black silk panne velvet; M. McOartin, saxo blue marocain; B. Reid, lemon crepe de chine; B. McClure, mauve satin gloria; V. Brown, blue and silver marocain; E. Hannaford, salmon pink marocain ; 0. Hampton, tomato red embossed 1 velvet; H. Roi, tangerine satin; N. Parkin, black satin and lace; G. Campbell, tangerine velvet: I. McClure, kingfisher blue velvet; E. Curran, emerald crepe de chine; Ferrier. lemon crepe da chine and lace; K. Holley, tangerine marocain; P. Clausen, lemon satin and ostrich feather trimmings; J. Gibb. mauve marocain; A. Doyle, geranium velvet; Tilly Allen, lilac and silver shot tnifeta; C. Taykx (Ashburton), apricot georgette and gold laco; Mary Lambie, sea green shot tafTeta; Marion "Woodard, pale green marocain; Josephine Holley, sea green crepe de chine; Celia Johnston, cinnamon mar-ccain; M. Johnston, green marocain; M. Nairn, flamingo etiede crepe de chine; M. Jackman. gold marocain; J. Hay, green marocain; S. Schnelle, pink marocain and feather trimming: M. Bro'.vn, blue jersey silk: Chapman, black georgette: M-. McEvedv. pink and silver ehot taffeta: E. McLmghlin: ciel b'.ue satin; Y. Alexander (Auckland), lilac and silver; 51. Cunningham, apricot, georgette and ostrich feathers; Lvnley Lcchhead, cyclamen georgette with. apcliqued flowers: Xancy Cunningham, satin,: A. Chamberlain, orange shot satin; W. Chapman, lavender and silver brocade; M. Hantz, flame satin.

WEDDING.

COOKE—FLEMING.

The wedding took place recently at St. Andrew's Church, Oxford terrace, Christ-church, of Isabel, second daugh-

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tor of Mr and Mrs M. Fleming, Prebbleton, and James Guy Cooke, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Cooke, Hornby. Tho Rev. F. Robertson, of Lincoln, officiated, and Mrs L. Doak (a friend of the bride) presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a charming frock of ivory brocaded crepe de chine and radium lace. The bodice was slightly draped to the left side, and •finished with a horseshoe of pearls. The beautiful hand-embroidered veil fell from a coronet of radium lace and pearls, with tiny sprays of orange-blos-soms at each side. She carried a choice bouquet of white flowers and fern.

Miss Nancy Fleming, who attended her sister, wore a pretty shell pink crepe de chine frock with, a wreath of silver leaves in her hair. Her bouquet was of white with mauve streamers. Little Barbara Carpenter, niece of the bride, who acted as flower girl, wore lemon creue do chine, and a wreath of rosebuds in her hair, and carried a bouquet of lemon daisies. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Jack Cooke. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Fleming entertained about 40 guests nt 17 Kauri street, Rkcarton. Mrs Fleming wore a smart black costume, with hat to match. Mrs M. E. Carpenter, the bride's sister, wore saxe blue costume, black hat with ospreys. Mrs Cooke, the bridegroom's mother, wore a mole coat frock, embroidered in mauve, with hat to match. Later the happy couple left for North Canterbury, the bride travelling in a dove-grey coat frock, grey and navy blue hat, and a mole velour coat.

Sure and certain—WADE'S WORM FIGS. Children like tbem. —4