WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18422, 1 July 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Th» T,sdy Edito- —IV T>e p'eased to -eeeive for p-Klcatlon in th». "Women's Comer" items of poclal or personal news. Such items shouM be fu'iy nnthenticated. and ensacemcnt noMcs mns* bear the sfpunto'es of both p*~ties. Cor-rcsTionden-e 5s invited on any jnatte-s affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs B-nner-Mnn (Tiniaru) i~ tlie guest of Mrs E. A. h Crcn, Hcaton street. Mr am l Mrs Arthur S'ms are leaving ir x *t we*\- hr A'irtrn'in., where they will spend some mont' s. Miss Doris Mnrrlny. who has be?n r.'ipointed sol» teacher of the Moutp'to school, left for the south on Tuesday. Miss Xnnr-y left on Mondry for Nanior, where s'ie will take up h»r duties as mistress at thfi Hastings street school. Miss Is.ilH Wilforri j s the guest of Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley.'' Mrs L;>ing (Dunedin) is staying with Mrs R. W. Morrow, Fendalton. Miss M. D. McLean Mnir ("Wellingand Mr and Mrs Forrest (Metliven) are staving at. the Clarendon Hotel. ' Mrs J. 0. Coop (Wellington) is staying at "Warner's Hot?]. Mr and Mrs Ellistcn Orbell, win camp to Chrktchur h to soy good-bye to Miss M<iu:J Taba'-t, who left last week. for England, have returned to Dunedin. Miss Bromlev Cocks, who went to Auckland for her niere's wedding, has returned to Christenurcli. Mrs and Miss Massey (formerly of Tnvercargill), jn-lio have been staying at "Warwick House, leave to-day for Sydney. Mrs J. S\ Middletcn (Mount Pleasant) and Miss Margaret M'dd'eton leave this week for a trip to Auckland. Mrs McDonald (Malay States) and her sister, Miss M"D"iiald (Invercarsill) are staving at Mrs Buckham's, Papanui road. Visitors at Haniner Springs last week were:—Mr D. Kennedy (Wellington), Mrs Norrie (Tiniaru), Mr an;l Mrs McCullough, Mr Daly (Biecarton), Miss Flynn (Invercargill), Mr Scott (Waikari), Mr Kellett (Wellington), Mr Robertson, Mrs Ellis (Cunstcliurch), Mr L. Finlayson (Tiniaru;, Mr Verrall (Swannanoa), Mr Somerville (Rolherliaui), Mr Knight ('Culverden), Mr and Mrs Batchelor, Sister Rose], Mr Staples, Mr Ross (Christchurch), Father Doherty (Rangiora), / Mrs Guthrie Blakeley (Christchurch), Mr Colin Walker (Scotland), Miss Moorhouse, Miss Sybil Mackay, Miss L. Sims (Christchurch), Mr Wilspn," Mr Sherrard, Mrs Aldridge, Mr Stenson (Christchurch).

The Wentworth Cabaret Club is holding a ispecial mid-winter carnival in the Winter Gardens on Saturday, July 4th. Special winter ballets will be given by pupils of Miss Bessie Macdonald. The Excelsior Euchre Assembly will hold a special euchre tourney at • the Caledonian Hall this evening. Valuable prizes will be awarded the successful players. An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs Ogden, Clothier Ltnwbod. Music and games were enjoyed by the guests, 'amongst whom were Mesdames Ogden, M. Black, Misses V. Ogden, G. Ogden. C. Dykes. A..Ferguson, A. Woodward, Messrs L. Ogden, G. M. Black, A. Marra, E. Marra; and W. O'Connor.

The ladies' guilds of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society have arranged a very interesting afternoon for members and. friends at the Jellicoe Hall this afternoon. Captain Marshall,the new superintendent of the Institute at Lyttelton, will speak, of his experiences in the Jutland Battle and a musical programme will also be provided and afternoon tea dispensed. Evening Frocks, Costumes and Win>ter Coats are a special sale feature at Minerva Salon. Prices arc reduced to about half,-with a further 10 per cent, off all orders. Inspection invited at 174 Cashel street (above Jones, McCrostie), or ring 'phono 3485. ' —6 Any woman who really knows Vcrbena Soap will tell you why she uses it regularly—why nothing can take the place of Verbena. She wants its extra helpfulness—not, only on wash-day, but every day. She wants, too, the deep, sweet cleanliness in her clothes that "Verbena Soap gives. - ,6 Real Crocodile and Lizard shoes make a wonderful display at Pannelhs', 105 Manchester street, where there is a wide selection of well matched combinations and solid colours. • —6 Tho- Stage and Cabaret Classes now being conducted .by the Peters-Gray School of Dancing and Dramatic Art, 98 Victoria street, are making excellent progress. Further pupils are advised to ring 'phone 3717 for appointment. P7006 Abanco, the world-famous sheeting, unbeaten for value and hard wear, is now being rushed at Is lid per yard for 54in, and 2s lid for 80in. Manchester House, direct importers of Irish linens, Colombo street (next E. Recce, Ltd.). —82820

The visiting team of Timaru lady golfers were entertained at morning tea at Ballantyne's yesfriay hy the committee of the Christohiin.h Ladies" Golf Club. The L.G.I'. Medal Match, to hive l>ecu played at ths Shirley links t.vdav. lias heen postponed until next Wednesday. Jnlv Sth.. Owing to tiic iniprovenients being effected at the links at present, the Cliristr-hiir'h Ladies' G~lf Chnn>»ionship and the Jimicr Chal : en<™ Ron] C mpetitions will not begin till Jrlv 20th.

The match between the nmmbers of the Timaru I adies' Golf flith and the Ladies' Golf Club cou'd not be p'.iv-d on account of the K ad weather. T match between the Hngley L'diV flub and the visiting nlaye-s, which was down for to-day. has Veen abandoned, b-it should the weather and the state of the links nerm;t. a half-day urtch will be p Lived V.fternoon at Shirley between th" Timaru plav<»rs and a tr.-n, of from the Christcburjh LndiVs' Golf Club. The most imr>"rt°nt f«>r n wnninn is pride of figure rodent ycc-s. to secure the slim, strnJTht effect, many have been inclined to <ro almost cors»tless. Where that has not l:e°n p'-ss'ble,' reducing 'nrsets —even rubber corsets —have been resorted to. After a f°w months, and a rhange of fashion intrrd.'.cing cstumes, makes corsets necessary. At t!v? moment there is a decided calling in Pin's. London, and Xew York for sr>nrt tailored effects, and, naturally, all corset makers record a renewed interest in the corset tr-'de. Corsets will he an item verv c'osely studi?d by fashionable women in the new season.

A most enjoyable evening was given by Miss Pegpy Zohrab at her home in Ranfurly street. Each guest brought a verv acceptable gift for the work stall at St. George's market, to be held at the end of September. The evening was spent in games, music, competitions and charades, the last-named causing much merriment. Those present included Mesdames C. E. H. Zohrab, A. L. Jones, Masses Peggy and Joyce Zohrab, Marjorie and Agnes Brown, Helen Mulcock, Mary Pyne, Eileen Page, Ada Bean. Eileen Mitchell. Ethene and Eileen Jackman, Marjorie Suckling, Gretchen Marsden, Myrtle and Eileen Beer, Margaret Hardy, and Olive Jacobsen. The death ocrurred at Blenheim, a few days ago, of Mrs Harriet Wheeler, a verv old and highly respected settler. 'Mrs Wheeler, who was the wife of Mr David Wheeler, will be best remembered for her lon.g association with the old Grnssmere Accommodation House, where she acted as telephonist and postmistress, and made many friends through her unvarying courtesy and her widespread hospitality. With her husband, Mrs Wheeler was settled at the Molesworth nearly 40 years ago, and subsequently Mr Wheeler was encaged in wool classing on the.Clarence "Reserve, Kaikoura, and at St. Helen s Station, Hanmer Springs.,before taking in . the. Grassmere Accommodation House. The old couple retired three or four years ago and took up their residence in Blenheim. In spite of particularly wintry weather conditions, the Wembiey Club's fortnightly dance in St. Mary s Memorial Hall, on Monday night, was well attended. Much appreciated were the popular numbers supplied by Marston's Orchestra, and likewise the delicious home-made supper. Those present included: Mr and Mrs M. Prendergast, Mr and Mrs A. Newson, Mesdames X. Duncan. O'Reilly, Misses Agnes Darby; Olive NightengaJe, O'Connell, Tiij Barnett, Elsie Ives, K. Riordan. P. Maher, Rona. Faville. Nancv Carr. Lilv Comer, Greta Riordan,'Elsie Ruck, Eileen Perkins. H. Barnett. M. Quecnan, Monica O'Gon-. nell. Molly Darby,. Emme Moore. Inger McLennari, Mpira, Payne v Mina Austin, Edna Cameron, L. O'Brien 8.,, Wildermoth.. B. Mason, Messrs B. Darby, J. Commons,' M." O'Brien. V. Duff, "■»• Riordan, A. Roche, C. Barnett, J. Payne, R. Clarke, K. Power, L. Oueenan. F. A. Hollcy, A. R.O'Malley, A. . O'Reilly, J. C. Cadenheaci,, F. Niven, J. Murray, G. Morris, H. Fletcher, A. P. Trylor, W.Minehan, Kingan, L. Paveldich, F. Squire, J. Prcudergast (lion, secretary), and others. A very pleasant kitchen evening, at which there -were two hundred guests, was organised by Mr and Mrs W Martin in fc>t. Chad's Schoolroom in honour of Miss A. Jarden, who is shortly to be married. Great praise is due ,te tho organisers for thu manner in which the evening was carried oyt. Much amusement was caused by the opening of the many parcels and the reading of the notes which accompanied the presents. Mr E. Glynan, the bridegroom-elect, thanked those present -for their, kind appreciation shown to Misrs Jarden and himself, aftn* which a, very dainty supper was partaken of. Then followed dancing, competitions, and musical items contributed by Madames J. Jarden, Miss Whittington,. and Mr F. Jack. Miss Thelma Jarden danced ; the Highland Fling. The lucky spot j waltz was won bv Miss E. Booth and i partner, the Cinderella dance by Miss, H. McGregor* and partner; Mr \V. Martin thanked all present, also the pifMiists, Misses Price arid Yorath, for their kindness. The singing of "Auld, Tiang Syne" and "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" brought a very happy evening to a close.

MUSICAL RECITAL. There was a good attendance at "Te Whare'' yesterday afternoon, when Madame Gower-flurns and Mr Sydney Hoben gave the fourth of a series of musical recitals, and those who brayed the elements were amply rewarded for their courage. Mrs Henry Gotterill, Miss Rose Tabart, and Madame GowerBurns acted as joint hostesses, and dispensed tea after the performance. The programme, opened with two pianoforte duets by Dr. Crooke and Mr Hoben, after which Madame GowerBurns sang Mr Hoben'.s "Ave Maria" with violin obligato by Miss Maud Ashworth. The opera, "Tannhauser" was summarised by Mr Hoben and many of the solos were charmingly' sung by Madame Gower-Burns, who wore a handsome gown of black panne velvet, with effective bands of gold tissue and deep black fringe bordering the tunic and ends of the long stole collar. Her small black hat had an upturned brim, and she wore a handsome moleskin wrap. Amongst those present were Mrs HenryCntterill. Rose and Laur a Tabart, Mrs Milner-Harris, Mrs A. A. McMaster, Mrs Henry Irving and" Miss •Kathleen Irving, Mrs James Higlit I and Miss Doreen Hight, Mrs S. G. Raymond and Miss Maureen Raymond, Mrs Ashworth and Miss Maud Ashworth. Mrs W. Wilson, Mrs Wilding and Mrs Frank Wilding. Mrs S. E. McCarthy, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs C. A. Perry. Miss Reeves, Miss Alice Thomson, the Misses Kennard, Miss Gertrude Smith. Mrs Edwin Hav, Mrs Claude Sawtell. Mrs C. H. Lewis, Mrs A. K. Firth, Mrs A. F. Morrison nnd Miss Marry Morrison Miss Nonie Enright, . Miss -Kathleen Helmore. Mrs T. D. Kendall. Mr« G. A. TV Tapner, Mrs Craythorne, Miss Od : « Kerr, Miss Blanche Atkinson. Miss Svlvia Goss, Dr. Crooke,' Mr McCarthy," and Mr Pickles.

"THE MERCHANT OF VENICE." Much water has flowed under the bridge since most of the large audience at th- Theatre Rival last night had learnt to pipe, in childish treble, that the quality of mercy is not strained, for it was a fact, difficult to explain, that in the crowded house at "The Merchant of Venice,"' students and pupils of secondary schools were conspicuous by their ab&enre. Hut the favourites of school days never lose their charm, and familiarity with the play made the audience even morthan usually appreciative. And. like history. fashions in women's clothes repent themselves. Miss Jean Robertson, as Portia, appeared first in a gown of cloudy green georgette, richly embroidered and mounted on old cold. The tight-fittinc sleeves of old yo!d tissue were pointed over the wrist, as are the sleeves of to-day, and she coyly flirted a beaut : ful red ostrich feather fan, with a look-ing-glass surrounded bv brilliants forming the handle. Later she wore a frock of finest Kashmir cloth in deep rose pink, with a gold tasselled girdle studded with garnets. Two rows of garnets outlined the neck, and the under-sleeves were long and tightfitting. The train and outer sleeves, hanging loose from the elbow, were lined with peacock green, and she rarried a peacock preen ostrich feather fan with jewelled handle, which reflected the litrht from the garnets on the interst'ees of her cold trellis cap. In the Court of Justice she was an arresting figure in a plain frock and doctor's gown of scarlet, with scarlet mortar-board and parchment-tinted collar and cuffs. Miss Eileen Sparks, who acted the part of Nerissa, wore a dress of cherry and gold brocade, with tight-fitting bodice fastened ■ down the back, "godets" of plain cherrv silk, and long sleeves softened with tiny white frills. In the second act she wore a. beautiful frock of lavender brocade, with deep berthe of metallic lace and uncommon long sleevs, slashed above the elbow to show a line of metal tissue. Her quaint little tissue cap had long streamers and silver tassels. As the law clerk, she looked most demure, in a black dress and ffown. small can. and white or<raudi collar and cuffs.

Miss Isobel Wilford. who has many friends in Christchurch, wore first the paily-coloured dress popular amongst Jewish maidens of the time. Two beautiful plaits of hair hung from beneath her close-fitting turban. In the last act she appears in a. pretty frock of crimson and srold brocade, with a flowing veil of Madonna blue. FANCY DRESS PARTY. A children's party i,s always a gladsome sight, and the joyous gathering at St. Barnabas' Schoolroom on Monday night, when Medbury _ School "broke up" for its term holidays, was no exception. Despite the wintry weather, the parents and friends of the children assembled in their numbers, and watched with pride and delight the happy band of little ones —pirates and shepherdesses, ancients and modems, Aladdins, princes, fairies, jockeys, Indians, Dutchmen, pierrots, and athletes, all mingling together with the charming absence of self-consciousness peculiar to youth. Mr and Mrs Chenriells received the guests, the latter w-earing a becoming French frock of apricot georgette, entirely covered with beads. Mr Stuart Meares acted as master of ceremonies, and had a busy time looldng after his charges. The prizes for the-be'pt fancy dresses were awarded to Annette Bowen (Indian gipsy), and Murray Loughnan (Irishman). Amongst the visitors were JMrs Eric Harper, Mrs K. Macdonald, Miss Turnbull, Miss M. Cotterill, Mrs J. E. Russell, Mrs Stuart Meares, Mr and Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, Rev. and Mrs Owen Williams," Re>. and Mrs H. S. Leach; Rev. and Mrs A. H. Xorris, Mr and Mrs W.'A. Whitlock, Mr and Mrs M. Fell, Mrs Timaru Rhodes, Mrs E. J; Cordner. Mr and Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs F. Marrie. Mr and Mrs Kay. Mr and Mrs Ken Gresson. Mrs R. J. Loughnan. Mrs Turnbull (North 'Canterbury), Dr. and Mrs Guthrie, Dr. and Mrs F. Scott, Mrs Molineaux, Mrs Adamson, Mr and Mrs'Somerville, Mrs Allen Russell, Mr and Mrs S. Gerard, Mrs Ellis. Mr C. N Cotterill, Mrs Stanley Jameson, Mr and Mrs H. O. D. Meares, Mrs D. Gebbie. Mr and Mrs Trewin (North Canterbury), Mr and Mrs Caffin, Mr and Mrs Mawson Stewart, Miss Smythe Miss Barnett,, Mrs Holmes, Mr and Mrs Guy Scott, Mrs Hanmer, Mr J. Ballantyne, Misses Verna, Grace, and Norah Helmore, Miss Ellis.

Amongst the children in fancy dress were: Sheila Macdonald (Hawaiian Dancing Girl). U. Cordner (Danger Signal), F. Cordner (Elf), Anne Fell (Dragon Fly), B. Gardner (Spinning Top), Nancy Overton (]6th Century Lady), B. Lawrence (80-Peep), J. and M. Stewart (Bride and Bridegroom), B. Gresson (Dutch Girl), Nancy Buchanan (Bambalina), N. Buchanan (Early Victorian Lady), Anne Harper (Early Victorian), N, Barker (Rose), J. Barker (Lily), E. Overton (evening dress), B. Nicholson (01d-faahiou«d Lady), Mary Norris (Early Victorian), J. Jameson (Pierrette), G. Holmes "(Box of Chocolates), B. Williams (Snowdrop), Nancy Deans (Hawaiian Girl), Nora Deans (Early Victorian Girl), J. Gebbie (Drummer), E. Gebbie (Dick Turpin), Dorothy and D. Gerard (Little Princes in the Tower), Tom llolineaux (Knave of Hearts), P. Gresson (Clownl. E. Loughnan (Clown), G. Lawrence (Indian), John Lawrcncj (Dutch Boy). S. Scott (French Student), N. Guthrie (Pierrot), M. Macdonald (Greek Peasant). T. Gardiner (Pirate), Guy Rhodes (Arab), M. Sellars (Pierrot), W., 8., and L. Meares (Chinamen), J. and C. Trewin (Tweedledum and Tweedledee), F. Harper (All Black), C. Gresson (Jockey), R. Dixon (Ned Kellyl T. Whitlock (Sebastian in Twelfth Night), E. Somcrville (Harlequin), J. Turnbull (Knave of Hearts'* E. "Williams (Red Indian), A. Kilian (Monkey), M. Moore (18th Century Gentleman). J. Jameson (Pirate), H. Adamson (Magpie), Peter Scott (18th Century Gentleman), 11. Kay (Man-in-the-Moon), John Rennie (Dutchman), F. Holmes (Chef), Ellis (Aladdin), K. Jameson (Pierrotl. C. Clarkson (Toy Soldier), Billy Loughnan (Dutch J. Morton (Highwayman), B. Counsell (Pierrot), J. Caffin (Boy Blue).

WEDDINGS. ITAXIPTOX—HAMPTOX. ' A pretty wedding, was solemnised rerently at* St. Luke's Church. Hinds, when Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr end Mrs .1. M. Hampton, was muted in matrimonv to William, eldest H>» of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hampton. f>\, Southbridge. The ceremony was performed l.v the Rev. J. Hay yicar,»,f St. Luke's. Hinds, assisted by Jhe Rev. ,T K. Feron (RanginraK a tpr*r >-icar of the parish. Miss L.Cook liesided at the organ, f Tlie bride, 'who was given awajjby her father, looked charming "> a . f |ck of sand-coloured georgette. witk a small black hat. She carried a quet of bronze chrysanthemums, j She, was attende<l by her si|er, Marv. and thre,> little girls--Llvajsls-t?r. Ellen, mece of bride, and -MSlly, niece of bridegroom. Miss J|ary Hampton wore a frock ot africot georgette, a small black bat unlearned a bouquet of mauve and .pale pink chrysanthemums. The littlajgirls wore dainty frocks of blue chiffoa velvet with * fawn fur trimmings, and fawn velvet hats. Each carried an Early Victorian posy of mauve and pale pink daisies Mr Dick Hampton acted ss best man. As the bride and bridegroom were leaving the church, two little nephews of the bride. Dudley and MotTsit, each presented her with a silver horseshoe. After the ceremonv a reception was held at the Town Hall, where th e guestwere received bv the bride's .mother, who wore a smart black and white tail-ored-costume and a black and white hat. After the usual toasts were honoured, the hapnv couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a costume of smoke-coloured kasha cloth with hat to match. In the evening the Missos Hampton gave a dance at which a most enjoyable time was spent.

EVAXS—HAYTTABD. The Baring square Methodist Church, I Ashburton. was the scene recently of a very pretty wedding, when Hilda Louise, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. Hayward, Dunedin,was united in marriage to Benjamin James, elder son of Mr and the late Mrs F. G Evans, "Connemara," Ashburton Forks. The ltev. C S. Matthews was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dainty frock or brocaded crepe de chine, draped at one side, and caught with a diamante ornament. Trie beautiful hand embroidere I veil, which was worn over the face, was held in place by a circlet ot orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet: of white chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sister, Adeline, who wore a dainty dress of blue and silver shot taffeta, with a coronet of silver to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. Little Dallas Summers and lan McGmggan made a dainty flower girl and page bov respectively. -The bridegroom was attended bv his cousin, Mr T. A. Evans, of Winchmore. After the ceremony a. reception was held m the V ictoria Hall. " In the absence, of the bride's mother, Mrs C. S. Matthews acted as hostess. The happy coupe left by car for the'south, the bride weariiKT a- navy blue* gabardine costume, trimmed with braid and hat to match.

After the recent auction of the Cvrena's benzine at Castlecbff; a quantity contained in damaged tins was lett over. Since then,this has been nndeigoing a process of. reconditioning, ami is being placed into drums to ship to Wellington (says the Wanganui rleiv aid"). Each morning it .was noticed that a few tins were mwsmgTrora the stack, so. some 15 tins,were filled wit water and carefully soldered up and left in a likelv position to tempt any nieht prowler. "In the morning, to the delight of thos& handling the benzine, the "To tins of Hvater had disappeared. There will be no charge of theft in this instance, but there will he a great deal of fun for the persons who eventually try to start np their cars on water.

DANCE AT NEW BRIGHTON. Tho New Brighton - R.A.0.8. held a roost enjoyable'daiice and euchro tourney in Joylaiid Tlyoatre last night. 31iss E. Tilleyshort s orchestra provided the music, extras being played by Mr 1 P. Hopkins. During tho evening vocal itejus were c j ven l>v -Mr .and Mrs Scrimshaw, Miss "\I Hopkins and others. The prizewinners in the euchre tourney-were Mr« (iale. Miss C. Wilme'r and Messrs L Frost, and I. Jones. A special tram was provided - for the visitors from town Brethren were present trom the Ye Petiior, Biccarton and Svdenham Lodges: The gathering was the first held by the New Brighton Lodge and was a success in every >vay. Among those present were :-Mesdam P s Branch, Oh'son, Knight, Smith, Tilleyshort, Cooper, Ardern, Higgs, Scrimshaw, Coburn. Clothier, Sullivan, Pyne, Palenski. Misses Bellamv, HoDkins, Bowers. Edwards, ISnrE e=s "Wilkerson, I. Tilleyshort, Lloyd, R. Hopkins, Kirk. Hollands. Stevenson, Smith, Wilmer (2), Messrs Matthew?.. Branch, Hopkins, GlasEon, Pyne, Patterson, Cooper, Ardern W. P. Honkins, Hie.?s, Scrimshaw, Spence, Spencer, Xeate, 'Co"b«rn Bnker, Johansen, Hapren, Liddiard. Mallasch, Palenski Nicholson, Smith, Hollands, Close, Ha'gen. "Wilson, Knight (2), Frost, Munson, and • Churcher.

BALL AT OKAIN'S BAY. A ball organised by. the residents of Okain's Bay was held in the Athenaeum on Wednesday evening. The decorations were red and gold, with greenery and toi toi fronds. The lucky snowball waltz created much amusement, and was won bv Mr E. G. Mason.-The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Ruby Haines and Mr Floyd Mason. ' Extras were played by Mrs "Waghorn and Mrs "W. Eobinson. Thero was a good attendance, and among the many present were: Mrs Reg. Hartley, who wore blnck velvet with silver trimmings; Mrs E. G. Mason,; black satin with overdress of opalescent sequins; Miss Gwitha Shand (Christchurch), periwinkle blue ..chiffon velvet; Mrs G. Dibble, mauve shot satin; Miss Jean Aitchison (Duvauchelle), green chiffon velvet; Mrs W. Robinson, sunset pink satin with inlet panel of silver brocade; Mrs S. H. Thomas, blue georgette trimmed with crosswise band? of narrow heliotrope velvet; Miss Ruby Haines, black velvet with touches of red and.feather trimming on hem; Mrs Reg. Mason, jewel green chiffon velvet with feather:,trimming; Miss.Linda Waghorn (Akaloa), blue broraded satin; Miss Noeline Cunningham, .midnight blue taffeta; Mrs J. E. Thacker, pink georgette with tunic banded with silver lace; Mrs L. Craw (Chorlton), white satin■ rosebud trimming; Miss Violet Coonev, blue velvet; Miss G. Box, pale pink satin; Miss Daphne Harris, mauve crepe de chine with inlet band of radium lace; Mrs Archie Ware, white crepe de chine and-radium lace; Miss Louise Waghorn, green crepe de chine; Mrs McKay, heliotrope shot satin;; '; Miss D. Mora (Le Bon's), brocaded crepe de chine; Mrs A. Muir, white satin; Mrs P. Harris, blue tricotine; Miss M. Heinzmann black georgette; Miss S. Harris, red velvet with grey feather trimming; Miss . Rita'Muson, pale lemon satin; Mrs A. H. Maedn, ■ saxe blue satin; Miss Linda Mason, .mauve satin with feather trimming' on hem;- Mrs J. Haines, blue taffeta; Mrs H. Barnham (Akaroa), blue brocaded satin; Mrs Arnold Ware, pale lemon jersey silk; 'JMiss Quinn;.- grey silk; Mrs J. R. Thacker, black georgette; Mrs E. Hall, saxe blue satin;; Miss 1.-Hol-stein, pink brocaded x satin; Miss "Quinn, freon jersey, silk; Mrs. 3". 'tyare,'. Mrs :G. [ason, Mrs Boleyn, Mrs Rl Hartley; Miss E. Spurr, Miss Alice Ware,. Mrs Quinn, Mrs G. Harris.-Mrs Joe .'Harris, .Mrs Eric Moore, Mrs Silas Harris, Mrs 'Corrigal; Mrs Algy Hartley, Mrs Leslie Harris, Mrs "Malcolm, Mrs E. Waghorn. Miss'A. Craw, Miss Herriot, Messrs E. Hall, Si G. Mason, Reg. Mason, S. 11. Thomas, Eric Moore. F.'byd Mason, R. Haines, W.. Robinson, W. Corrigal, Quinn (2), Jack Mason,' P. Harris, Arnold Ware. James Haines; Archie Ware, Reg. Mora, Joe Hairies, Reg. Hartley. A. Spurr, H. Barnham (Akaro'a), H: Mason, E. Spurr, W. Harris, jun., Joe Harris, jun;, A. H. Mason, J. Boleyn, R. Robinson, Goorgo Boleyn R. Gallagher (Christchurch), G. Moore, C. Holstein, G. Harris,, S. Graham, L. Harris, H. Muir, J.-Hunt, E. Dibble, Malcolm, B. Waghorn, ,L. Craw, E. Waghorn, J. Craw, C. Shuttleworth;, Douglas Waghorn, H. Barnham, ,- Anderson 5Le Bons), L. Bailey (Le Bons), C. Marshall (Little Akaloa). ,■-.-.