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Mrs John Barker (Four Peaks) is visiting her mother, Mis Teschemaker, Middleton.
Miss Gertrude Petre leaves on Monday to visit relatives in Dunedin.
The Rev. and Mrs Stephen Parr are spending the school holidays at Clifton, Sumner.
Miss Svlvia Stark (Christehurch) is a guest of her.aunt, Mrs James Reid (Darfield).. Mrs Elder (Totara Plat, West Coast) is staying -with Nurse Currie, of Darfield.
Mrs Godfrey Hall and her children are spending 'a holiday at Sumner.
Mrs Bannerman, a member of the Timartt golf club team, returned to Timaru yesterday. She has been the guest of Mrs E. A. le Cren, Heaton, street.
Mrs Kerr, Mrs Revell, Mrs Guild, Mrs Webber, Misses Pringle, Alice McLaren and H. Cotterill, members of the Timaru golf team who have been staying at "Warwick House, returned home yesterday. The Misses Gerard (2) and Miss Murray-Aynsley leavo to-night en route for Honolulu. Miss Dulcie Mitchell left for Wellington last night, to attend the Galli Curci concert.
Mrs A. C. Forsyth (Sydney) and Miss> Branch (Dunedin) are guests at Warner's Hotel.
Mr and Mrs W. G. Rutherford (Dunedin) and Madame Winnie Fraser (Oamaru) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel.
Mrs Maurice Bates (Cashmere Hills) has returned from a visit to Wellington.
Madame Winnie Fraser arrived from Oamaru last night on her way to Auckland to appear as soloist at the Royal Auckland Male Choir's concert next week.
The engagement is announced of Miss Leslie Laidlaw, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Laidlaw, of Pitt street, Dunedin, to Mr F. D. Bell, son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Bell (Shag Valley Station).
At the St. Albans.Druids' Hall over forty guests assembled at the invitation of Mrs E. M. Smith,' 22 Office road, to celebrate the coming of age of her twin daughters, the Misses Eileen and Ivy Smith. Games and amusements were entered into with zest, and a most enjoyable evening spent. At the supper table Mr A. T>. Hassall, who presided, proposed the toast of the evening, which was responded to by Mr Fred Smith. .. i
The death occurred on Thursday at her daughter's residence, Maori HKII (Dunedin), of Mrs E. J. Mee, late matron of the Caversham.. Benevolent Institution, at the age of 72! years. Mrs Mee occupied the position of matron of the institution for just over 30 years, and, on her retirement some four years ago, her lifetime of service was rewarded with a cheque from the citizens of Dunedin and also rrom the Otago Hospital Board as a mark of appreciation of her devotion to the interests of the community. Our Nelson correspondent telegraphs: —The death is announced of Mrs Hobhouse, the widow of the Right Rev. Edmund Hobhouse, first Bishop of Nelson, at the advanced age of 101 years. Mrs Hobhouse-was the daughter of the Rev. Dr. David Williams, headmaster of Winchester and warden of New College, Oxford. • She died at Wells, Somerset, on May 10th. Bishop Hobhouse was twice married. His first wife died at Nelson in 1864, and was buried at Brightwater, and a portion of the Brightwater Church was erected in her memory. Two sons are Dr. Edward Hobhouse, of Brighton, and Archdeacon Walter Hobhouse, at one time editor of the "Guardian."
. A cabaret dance in aid of the funds of the recently-created Catholic parish of Riccarton,-will be held in Dixieland on Wednssday, Bth inst. Great preparations aie being made for the Children's Fancy Dress Dance, to be held in Dixieland on Friday night, July 10th. Prizes will be awarded for the best and most original fancy dresses, and for the best crepe paper dress.
Theje are many people in the Dominion, who will hear with great regret of the sudden death of Mrs Walter Nathan, of Wellington, the cabled news of which has been received from London. Mrs Nathan was the eldest daughter of the late Mr Jacob Joseph, a pioneer resident of Wellington, and leaves a„family of nine sons and daughters'. Mrs Nathan was a most kindly, hospitable, and philanthropic woman, and one; of the chief workers for the Red Cross from the outset of the war..
A delightful party was given on Saturday last at the residence, of Mr and Mrg P. Eandle, Bishop street, St. Albans, to . celebrate the birthday of their youngest daughter, Alicia. The rooms were gaily. decorated •with coloured streamers and evergreens for the occasion. Musical items were contributed by.Misses M. and A. Handle, E. Harris, and M. Stace, and were much appreciated. Games and competitions were indiilged in, the prize-winners being Mr L. Buckley, Miss M. Handle. Miss T. Chapman, Miss M. StaCe>, Snd Miss It. Randle. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs P. Eandle, Misses G. Eead, T. Chapman, M. Banncs, M. Eandle, N. Brewer, E. Harris, M. Stace, E. Caney, M. Ormandy, R. Eandle, E. O'Connor, G. Wilson, and E. O'Connor, Messrs , A. Manly, M. Tomlinson, W. Eandle, L. Buckley, D. Carey, P. Eandle, M. ."Mackenzie, S. Cameron, E. Eandle, and P. Eandle. The evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lan&Syne."
An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs Truscott, of Maunsell street, to celebrate tne coming of age of their daughter Lillian. During the evening the guest of honour was presented with a large key and many useful presents. The evening was spent in games, dancing, and musical items. Amongst those present were: —Mr and Mrs Truscott, Mr and Mrs Pease, Mrs Terry, Mrs Sirrett,- Misses L. Terry, I. Tutty, F. Lickner, M. Matheson, R. Whittington, M. Webster, L. Truscott, J. Pease, R. Truscott, .T. Truscott, Messrs E. Shaw, W. Truscott, B. Truscott, J. Tutty, A. Brown, A. Sirrett, A. Costello, N. Truscott. In order to raise funds to provide extra comfort for the children of Elinwood school, the committee, on Thursday night, held a progressive euchre and bridge party. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the tables were fully occupied. A committee of ladies, comprising Mesdames J. Sinclair, A. Ockenden, L. Lohrey, J. Peake, N. Wood, C. Winchester, J. Borthwick, Misses Comer and Hodgson, provided supper, and made excellent arrangements for the "comfort of their guests. So successful was the function that the committee decided to hold another similar gathering at the end of July. The successful prize winners at bridge were Mr and Mrs Green, and at euchre Mr A. Shand and Mrs Thomas. The prizes were presented by Mr N. Wood (chairman), who, oil' behalf of the committee expressed his thanks to those who assisted towards the evening's enjoyment. The fortnightly dance of the Harewood Social Club,.held on Friday evening, proved a great success. It took place as a hard-up social, for which Mr M. Webb carried out the duties of M.C, and excellent music was supplied by Mr F. Comyns. During the evening euchre was played in the ante-room, the prize winners being: Miss Fuller and Mr C. Miles (Belfast). The consolation prizes went to Mrs Moncrief and Mr J. Glen. Prizes for the best hardup dresses were won by Mrs Mehrtens and Mr A. Donald. Amongst the many present were:—Mesdames Moncrief, Webb, Elliott, Reid, Thompson, Mehrtens, Moore (2) (Belfast), Durey, Nunweek, Johnson (Belfast), Hockey, Billson, Misses V. Claridge, W. Pollard, A. Brand, L. Burnip, R. Blair, R. Case, V. Moore, H. Moore, C. Johnston (Belfast;, D. Brown, E. Worthington, Moore (2) (Belfast), M. Ryle, A. Dent, D. Preece, T. Robinson, M. Preece, M. Worthington, Billson,. .N. Gaskell, ..M. Tullett, Messrs A. Shipley,F., Dennis, Webb (3), R. Chapman, B. Blair, D. Harris, K. Dixey, A. Donald, D. Lawrence, S. Bar wald, A. Lovett, H. Wright, N.- Brown, P. Taylor, F. Burnip, N. Durey, Hockey, J. Tullett, L. Gaskell, H. Close, Inwood.(2), D.Miller, (Belfast), G. Berry, H. Parish, Miles, Johnson-(Belfast), G. Benson, Reid, Prece, Elliott, and many others. A FUR SALE. It is not often a fur sale is: held, right in the middle of the season, but some unusually heavy shipments of Fashionable Furs having just arrived for Madame Menere, she _is holding a quick clearance Sale, offering the goods at reductions up to 6s 8d in every pound. * —6 Any woman who really knows • Verbena 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
The best selection of well matched combinations and solid colours in real Crocodile and Lizard shoes, they say, is at Pannells', 105 Manchester street. —6
Evening Frocks, Costumes and "WiK'ter Coats are a special sale feature at Minerva Salon. Prices are reduced to about half, with a further 10 per cent, off all orders. Inspection invited at 174 Cashel street (above Jones, McCrostie), or ring 'phone 3485. —6 A HARD WINTER. In the worst winter that we have had for years, with colds so very prevalent, the merits of Kofgo as a cough cure have been proved beyond all doubt. Kofgo quickly percolates to throat, chest, and lungs, and oreates a prompt soothing feeling which immediately relieves the cold. Kofgo is sold by E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square. 6 BEAUTIFUL HAIR, Anyone can have beautiful hair if it is cared for, properly. Egyptus treatment is the most important thing; it brings out the real life and lustre, the natural wave and colour, and makes' your hair soft, fresh, and luxuriant. Consult Egyptus, Hair Specialists, -Fletcher's Buildings, 769 Colomibo street, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. K4311-2 The Stage and Cabaret Glasses now being conducted by the Peters-Gray School of Dancing and Dramatic Art, 98 Victoria street, arc making excellent progress. Further pupils are advised to ring 'phone 3717 for appointment.' P7006 VALEDICTORY.
A representative meeting of the Darfield, Kimberley, Greendale, and Kirwep branches of the Malvern Plunket Society was held in. tho Darfield Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The object of the meeting was to say farewell to Plunket Nurse Currie, who is leaving tho district, to bo married. There was a large attendance of ladies, and numerous apologies from others who would have been present but for the inclemency of the weather. Mrs H. A. Knight, president of the Malvern Plunket Society, eulogised Nurse Currie *s work in the district during the years she had resided in Darfield, and afterwards presented the nurse with a silver tea set, on behalf of the Darfield, Kimberley, and Greendale branches. Mrs John Selby took occasion, on behalf of the Kirwee branch, to present Nurse Currie with a silver folding cake stand and a handsome brass vase. On behalf of Nurse Currie, Mr H. Townshend, general secretary of combined Malvern branches, returned thanks. A bountiful afternoon tea provided by the ladies was partaken of prior to the close of the meeting. Ail present bade farewell to Nurse Currie, and wished her all happiness for the future. WINTER STOCKINGS. For comfort, appearance and durability the ideal Cashmere Stocking is "Dependon,'" obtainable in all the besc colours at leading drapers. For evening wear Bear Brand isilk Hosiery can be secured in a variety of shades to match any frock. Ask any draper to show you "Xtependou" and Bear Brand Hc£iexy. g
STAFF DANCES. The employees of Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., held their annual social and dance at the Rendezvous, High street. About one hundred and thirty persons were present. Mr Bradford's orchestra of five players supplied a first-class programme of music. The hall, decorations and lighting effects were all that could be desired. Musical and other items were given by Mr W. Ashcroft, Mr L. Milton, Mr V. "Webb, and Mr R. Bloxham. Winners of the euchre tournament were Mrs E. Moor and Mr Howell; winners of the spot wr.ltz, Miss Smith and .Air Colieit. The evening easily eclipsed those previously held by the firm's employees. Among those present were: —Mr and Mrs A. W. Beaven, Mr and Mrs F. 0. Andrews, Mr and Mrs M. B. Beaven, Mr and Mrs S. Andrews, Miss L. Andrews. Miss D. Andrews, Mr E. Beaven, Mr K. Andrews, Mr T. Andrews, Mr W. Ashcroft, Mr A. Anthony, Mr Binning, Mr and Mrs Bloxham, Mr A. Chalus, Mr P. Donaldson, Mr Elvines, Mr R. Fairweather, Mr W. Grenfell, Miss E. Collett, Mr and Mrs Garrard, Mr and Mrs J. Hobson, Mr W. Hill, Mr L. Hilton, Mr E. Hansen, Miss V. Hansen, Miss I. Hansen, Mr E. Howell, Mr R. Howell, Mr and Mrs Kershaw, Mr and Mrs Lang, Miss M. Lang, Mr J. Lewis, Mr D. Mitchell; Mr and Mrs Markwell, Mr and Mrs G. Moor, Mr and Mrs E. Moor, Mr and Mrs A. Norman, Mr D. Peddie, Mr W. Pattison, Mr and Mrs Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Cole, Mr J. Lamb, Miss C. Jackson, Miss A. Ritchie, Mr G. Sawtell. M r and Miss Stace, Mr J. Sewell, Mr and Mrs Thorne, Mr C. Watson, Mr and Mrs Whitley, Miss Whitley, Mr V. Webb, Mr Growcott, Mr and Mrs Whitelaw, Mr Cardinal, Miss K. Stevens, Miss A. Wilson. Miss K. Hill, Mrs Burgess, Miss G. Parry, Miss Walton, Miss Collins, Miss Cox. A very enjoyable and successful evening was spent at the Rendezvous recently, the occasion being the annual ball of'the staff of Mr James Murphy. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr Robert Allison, and vocal items were contributed by Miss R. Lucas and Mr Allison. The Monte Carlo Waltz was won by Miss Taylor and Mr Poulton. Amongst the many present were:—Mesdames Murphy, who wore black georgette and silver lace; Parry, black marocain; Balfour, grey charmeuse and radium lace; Weeks, blue taffeta.; Worsdell, pale pink satin silk, lace overdress; Harris, pink crepe de chine, with touches of gold; E. Jory, rose marocain; Kennedy, blue silk with feather trimming to tone; Benoett, satin with overdress of radium lace; Quickenden, apricot satin; Misses Weeks, black velvet with black georgette overdress, relieved 1 with a red rose; Mantell, kingfisher blue jersey silk with girdle of silver leaves; Hoggan, blue taffeta shot with silver and feather trimming to tone; R. Lucas, blue chiffon velvet, relieved with gold; P. Hoggan, apricot satin with cream lace trimming; Usherwood, black velvet and gold trimming; Henwood, blue taffeta shot with silver; M. Carpenter, mandarin brocaded ..crepe de chine; I. Carpenter, eau de nil satin .with over skirt of ; accordion pleated . georgette; R. Carpenter, pale blue maroeain, with white feather trimming; Cooper, nil green marocain;; Kinney, black satin with gold trimming; 'Baker, kingfisher blue velvet and silver lace; E. Fisher, apricot georgette; Hewitt, pink satin with gold overdress ; Jemmet, apricot satin and georgette; Robertson, electric blue crepe de chine; F. ;Oakley, flame velvet ;,E. Hunter, white- satin' with rosebud, trimming; Bruntpn, pink, georgette; .G: Tabley, flame georgette,and eold lace; N. Newman, apricot satin; Harland, blue shot taffeta; I. -Newman, shot satin; I. Malaquin l , salmon pink marocain with touches of silver; Digney, pink crepe de chine; Bateman, blue taffeta- Maurice, lemon satin trimmed with fur; M; Williams, flame velvet; R. Williams, black satin.'; Miles, pale blue satin; Henderson, black satin with pink feather trimming; V. Tabley, blue taffeta and silver lace; Taylor, black satin with lace overdress; P. Wood, pale green georgette arid silver lace; F. Nelson, green marocain and gold lace; Gibson, red georgette; D. Hewinson, black velvet; Gallagher, mauve georgette; R. Light, flame satin; o'Daniels, salmon crepe de chine; Messrs J. Murphy, Parry, Allison, Orange, Kinney, Hudson, Aschoff, Balfour (2), Smith, Hep worth, Poulton, Clarkson. Angus, Carey, Perry. Henderson (2), Barrow, Carpenter, Weeks, Morizze, Browni, Wilson, Kav. Bennett, Moore, Fawbert, Worsdell, Quickenden, Woods. Lord, Ayrev, Palmer, Whitcombe (2), . Whitford, Simnson, Brook, Usherwood, . Stevens, Hudson, Matson, Penberthy, Scott, O'Connell, Evans, Lillyman, Hancox, Kennedy, Hardacre.
BACHELORS* BALL AT OHOKA. The Ohoka Hall on Wednesday night presented such an extremely attractive scheme of decoration that a standard has been set that future ball committees will have difficulty in rivalling. A willing band of bachelors, under the supervision of Mrs T. Brown, had been at work for some days in decorating the hall and supper room in tones of mauve and light yellow, and the result drew forth many eulogiums from .the guests. The pleasing result was further enhanced by coloured table centres, with artificial flowers, designed and made by Mrs Brown, and artincial flowers as rosettes for the M.C.'s hy tho same lady. ' Despite the extremely wet evening, there was a full attendance, many visitors coming from Kaiapoi and Rangiora. The comfort of the. guests was. well looked after by the three committeemen, Messrs H. Power, C R. W. Cooke, and T. Chapman, and the energetic secretary, Mr C'vrii Knight. Hunnibell's Jazz" Band, augmented for the occasion to five instruments, dispensed the latest music. The ball was undoubtedly the success of the season.
Among the many present were:—Mesdamcs C. K. Cooke, who wore a, black dress; J. Belcher lAmberley), nigger brown jeisey silk; L. Giles (Ciarkvilic), navy and white crepe de chine; P. Qmnn, black satin; 0. Wads, vie-ux rose irock; \\\ Martyn, navy blue satin; R. Jackson, black velvet, beaded in red; H. Martyn, mole silk marocain, beaded in gold; K A. Gilmore, navy blue crepe de chine; G. 'Ward, green merv silk and radium lace; A. 11. Bond, knitted costume; M. Ward, ivory aatin marocain and radium lace; C. Skinner, black velvet- W Knight, black ninon; A. Hunnibell,'shot silk taffeta; J. Hancox, sponge cloth; Misse3 M. Bell, japonica pink crepe de chine; A. Gosden, ciel blue chiffon velvet •' H McNally, apricot crepe de chine; D. White, apricot satin marocain; D. Lynskey, blue Batin with jazz trimmings; E. Ly'nskev, kingfisher blue satin with ostrich feather trimming; N. Power, jade marocain; N. Lynskey, cinnamon art brocade; Irene Ross (Southbrook), black Batin and' georgette; ■Stanton, fame velvet; E. Revnish, electric blue crepe de chine; A. Gardner (Puran), salmon pmk figured marocain ;t;A. Boyce, navy blue silk; A. Buick, apricot marocain; M. Power, chiffon velvet; L. Reynish, flame aatin; V. Knight, midnight blue panno velvet; N. Williams (Christchurch), apricot merv silk; G. Harlow, blue georgette; A. Breach, mauve satin with feather trimming; M. Grimwood, apricot figured art silk; L. Cox, blfck crepe de chine; S. Power green satin marocain; G. Martyn, almond' green georgette; C. Hunnjbell (Rangiora), pale pink satin; P. Walton, black satin, trimmed with Oriental flowers; T. Hawkins green satin and feather trimming; \\\ O'Neill, green satin; G. Howard, black velvet; B. Ward, silver grey marocain: D Martvn, shot silk taffeta; E. King, Chantilly satin: I. \ a-ughan, apricot crepe de chine; —. Jury, canary crepe de chine; R. Heron, apricot crepe de chine; G. Ejdlin (Southbrook), green silk with tenches of whits; Messrs Lynskey Ward, Tisdale, Woodward, Cook, Dawson, Murgatroyd, Ross, Townley, Bishop, I'oote, Howard,, Dalzell Brown, Harkness. Jackson, Watts, Skinner Martyn, Heron, Quinn, Steele, Beyniah Gilmore.
DANCE AT DIXIELAND. The National Mortgage and Agency Company held their annual danco at Dixieland last night, when members and friends of the local staff, as well a,s visitors from Ashburton and Rangiora. spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Marston's Band supplied the inspiriting music. The ballroom, with its subdued lights, was well tilled with dancers, 'lhe supper tables, on the floor below, were decorated with palms, and trails of red berries and foliage. The energetic committee who worked so hard for the success of the gathering were: Miss M. Nelson, Messrs B. O. Stanley, J. C. Harbutt, E. H. Wade, J. Mayo, and M. Manhire (secretary). Amongst those present were: Mrs W. C. Brydon, who wore a handsome gown of brack crepe marocain with circular skirt, bound with gold tissue, and finished with gold rose; Mrs B. O. Stanley, striking gown of rust-coloured panne velvet, tunic edged with dave-coloured ostrich feather, and • feather rosettes with crystal centres; Mrs D. Macdohald, uncommon frock of black georgette over black satin, with bands of floral embroidery; Mrs W. Williamson, ciel blue brocaded marocain, lace apron front, handsome beaded ornament; Miss M. Nelson, rose-coloured marocain with beaded tunic overdress finished with gold leaves; Mrs Jamieson, kingfisher blue georgette beaded with steel beads; Mrs Just, Mrs M. Cunneen, Mrs C. Shaw, Mrs Claude Rawnsjey (Waimate), Mrs H. Harper. Misses Dorothy Wilkins. Winnie W'ade, Joyce Hulbert, Phyllis Wilkins, J. Grant, M. -Macbeth, M. Joseph, Jessie McKenzie, Hilda Walls, Agnes Cunneen, Edith Sellev, Agnes Darby, Molly Darbv, I. Trethewev. Elsie Ives. Edna Newnham, Mavis "Holbert, Belle Burford, Worthington, Ida Shepheard, Mai Clarke, Juanita Manhire, Bessie Macffidane, L. Cordner, M. Ford. Ethne Jr.ekman, D. Lowry, E. Box ; K. Kennedy, V. Dickinson, B. Jary, and M. Seymour. " ' ' WEDDINGS. DAVIES—HARRISON. A very pretty wedding, which took place recently at St. Andrews' Church, was that of Marguerite (Rita), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Harrison, of Linwood, to Frederick Leslie, third son ,of Mr W. Davies,* and the late Mrs Davies, of Christchurch. The Rer. N. L. D. Webster was the officiating clergyman. '.',.. The bride, who was' given away by her father, wore a pretty dress of white-figured satin draped to one side, and caught with orange blossom and ornamented with pearls. She wore the customary veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of hothouse flowers and ferns. Miss Lucy Harrison, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. She were a-beautiful frock of mauve figured satin, trimmed with silver face and a black georgette hat trimmed with apricot and mauve and carried a bououet of bronze chrysanthemums. Miss Francis Harrison and Miss Winifred Hawker acted as flower girls. The former wore a dainty dress of apricot laca with an overdress of apricot satin, and the latter wore a silver lace dress with an overdress of blue crepe de chine. • ~ Mr J. Davies, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. . After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Mrs Harrison received the guests wearing a smart tailored -costume with a hat of black hatters' plush and carried a bouquet of choice chrysanthemums. v .:
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