WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18481, 8 September 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor -will be pleased to receive for publication in tha "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any aatters affecting, or 'of interest to wowen. Mrs Charles Birch (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Algar Williams (Fendalton). Mrs John Montgomery and her children, who have been spending a fortnight in Sumner, are returning to Fcndalton to-day. Dr. and Mrs John McDonald (Invercargill) arrived in Christchurch last night to attend the wedding of Dr. McDonald's sister on Wednesday.. Miss Cora Wilding is visiting Mrs E. C. Studholme (Waimate). Mr and Mrs H. F. Nieoll and Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll are arriving this morning from Wellington, and leave i later for Ashburton. Mrs Maitland Eich, who has been visiting Sumner, is returning to Warwick House to-day. Mr and Mrs T. Y. Wardrop have returned from a trip to Sydney. Mrs E. Browning (Auckland), Mr and Mrs E. Shiel (Dunedin), and Mrs S. Douglas (Ethelton) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs M. Barker (Woodbury) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Mrs Bitchie Crawford (Invercargill), Mrs Haggitt (Port Chalmers), Mrs McDonald (Malay States), and Miss McDonald (North Island), who are in Christchnrch for the Webb-McDonald wedding, are staying at Mrs Buckham's (Papanui road).' The engagement is announced of Elf rida, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. A. Phillips, The Point, to Harold Trevor, younger son of Mr and Mrs T. B. Richards, of Fendalton. The final of the championship of the Christchnrch Ladies' Golf Club will be played at the Shirley Links to-day between Mrs Godby and Miss Maberley Beadel. Mrs Mackay and Mrs Mirams were :joint hostesses yesterday afternoon at a delightful "at home" given at Mrs Mackay'a residence, in honour of Miss Hughina McDonald, whose marriage to Mr Hugh Webb takes place to-morrow.

The second round of the Canadian Foursome Bogey Match, which was postponed last week, will be played by members of' the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club on Monday, September 14th. TJbe North- Beach- Gala Committee ; held its-usual weekly euchre party in the Memorial Hall on Saturday evening. I There was a good attendance, in spite of the bad wea,ther. The prizes were won by Mrs Low, Mrs Lewis, Mr J. i: McDonald, and Mr Hill. I TholSagley Ladies' Golf Club and the BichmondHill Ladies' Golf Club have each accepted the invitation of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club to send a team of eight players to play matches at the Shirley Links on Friday afternoon. The matches will begin at.12.45 p.m. CAKE IN BUYING FURS. / Owing to the- wide difference in the quality of Furs, great care is necessary when selecting themt. You will be wise therefore if you compare the prices and quality of the Furs which Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, is offering with those sold elsewhere. The exceptional quality of Madame Menere's Furs and the moderate prices will gratifyingly surprise you. M 6631-&759 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS. Mrs Vere Plantagenet is back here again. She missed the American Fleet. She says she is more enthusiastic over Kofgo than ever At the N.Z. Golf Championships she's going to tell everyone about the wonderful properties of -ICofgo as a Cough Cure. E. Cameron. Smith, Cathedral square, sells Kofgo. TREATMENT FOR FALLING HAIR. Nothing is more distressing to a woman than the knowledge that her hair is coming out in handfuls. The Egyptus Treatment will check this, will bring out all the natural lustre of the hair aaid make it soft, fresh and luxuriant. Egyptus Hair Specialists, 769 Colombo ftreet, near Armagh street. 'Phone 5158. —6 ' PURE AS THE LILIES. "Pure as the lilies of the field" is the best way to describe Ivory Soap, noted for its glorious soft lather. If you wish to take care of your complexion there is nothing so safe to wash with as Ivorv Soan. Ask your chemist for it and refuse to accept any substitute. —1 Real snake skins of the finest co7otir- ! in<r have just bo landed by Pannells', 105 Manchester street, who are making shoes to- order from them and also from stock in latest London' styles.—6

A special dance will bo hold to-night at the C.-ilcdonian Hall. The programme will consist of jazz and old dances alternately. A waltz and fox-trot competition* will be held, and a whist drive will be held in the card room.

A gigantic euchre tourney will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) night at the raledo?iian Hall. Valuable prizes will be avrarded.

A concert arranged by 1-j.rs Ben Saville was j;iven at the General Hospital on Friday afternoon. A large number of patients assembled in the corridor and warmly applauded the various items. The programme comprised songs by Alma Fletcher and Cicely Christian. Songs and recitations bv Mrs Saville, instrumental trios by Gladys Vincent (violin), Alma Fletcher "(piano), and Stanley Crosier ('cello). Miss Fletcher also played the accompaniments.

A meeting of the stallholders of the forthcoming fancy fair at Cust was h,eld on Thursday afternoon in the schoolroom. Various ladies gave progress reports of arrangements, which were advanced a further stage. Mrs Gardiner was elected treasurer. It was decided to hold another euchre drive in aid of the fairy well and ice-cream stall, and also a coin afternoon party in aid of the flower stall. It is hoped by this effort to raise sufficient funds to asphalt a drill ground for the school children, the terribly wet winter making some such provision a necessity.

A very enjoyable evening was spent last week at the residence of Mr and Mrs T. Mcintosh (Fernside), when _ a large party of friends paid a surprise visit. Games, competitions, and music were indulged in. The competition was won by Miss Kathleen Milne. A delicious supper was served by the ladies. Amongst those present were: —Mr and Mrs Mcintosh, Mr and Mrs F. Kenyon, Mesdames Hinton, Milne, O'Boarke, Holliday, Misses E. Mcintosh, K. Mcintosh, K. Milne, A. Kenyon, M. Sutherland, J. Milne, E. Morgan, B. Guv, M. Bell, G. Holliday, D. O'Eoarke, M." Milne, Messrs G. Lill, W. Pannell, D. Milne, E. Hide, E. Morris, J. Glass, H. Lill, W. Evans, W. Ehodes,' P. Lill, C. Kenyon,, H. Guy, E. Sutherland, H. Sutherland.

Mr and Mrs S. M. Button gave an enjoyable party at their home, in honour of their daughter, Myrtle. Musical items were contributed by Misses May Cummins, Dorothy Spiller, Mrs Whyte, and Mr' 13. Whyte. Competitions were won by Mrs-A. Nightingale, Mrs Ede, Miss Ethel Cummins, Mr Ede, Mr C. O'Callaghan, and Mr Robert Venning. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs Button, Mr and Mrs J. Shaker, Mr and Mrs A. Nightingale, Mr and Mrs Ede. Mr and Mrs Whyte, Mrs Witchurch, Mr and Mrs J. Lester,\Mrs A. Cooke. Misses Myrtle and Hazel Button, Marjory Roach, Muriel Clark, Vera Woodcock, Edna Button, Jane Lester, May and Ethel Cummins, Elva Shackleton, Dorothy Spiller, Iris Cox, and Messrs Cecil O'Callaghan, Frank Lester Colin Dempsey, Ernest Whyte, J. SmithX A. Eenoldi, and Eobert Venning. At St. John's Parish Hall, to-morrow afternoon, an unusual entertainment, will bo given. Tableaux will be staged representing a wedding of two Christian workers about to leave for Hangchow, China. The members of the wedding party will be beautifully dressed by clever artists. The garden party tableaux will follow the wedding tableaux. Many stalls will be well-stocked with tempting wares. The Chinese stall, of Chinese fancy cross stitch goods, curios, etc.; will be in charge of Mesdames H. E. Smith, H. W. Smith (College House), Miss Bowen, Miss McLennan, and Mrs H. Nelson Wright. The toys and fancy goods stall, the gift of Christchurch friends for Christian Chinese children in Hangchow, will be under the charge of Mrs Stephen Parr, Sister Kate, and j Nurse Mahan. The hospital requisites j stall, the work contributed by the ladies of St. John's parish and other friends, will bo under the charge of Mrs J. F. Coursey and friends. The competition stalls wiU be arranged by Miss B. M. Harband and friends. The opening ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, and will be open from 2 to 5, and 7 to 10 p.m., both Wednesday and Thursday. The whole of the effort is for, and on behalf, of the CM.S. Hospital, Hangchow, China, the Missionary Box being sent through Miss B. M. Brunt

CARNIVAL AT RICCARTON. The children's annual fancy dress carnival, under the auspices of the Riccarton School Committee, was held at the Racecourse Tea Booms on Saturday night, and proved,to be the most successful carnival the committee has held. There was a large attendance, and though threatening weather prevailed during the earlier part of the evening, the elements proved kind, and the children were fortunately able to get home without a wetting. The judges were Mrs B. Penlington, Mrs P. D. McNab, Mr 11. S. S. Kyle, and Mr McNab, and their decisions gave general satisfaction, though some of tho classes were very large. The following were the prize-winners: —lnfant's wedding cake, Myra Chancy; Chinese lantern. Lois Cole; Twink, Lydia Morgan; Daisj-, Betsy Townscnd; I ludian, Morris Hogg; rabbit, Geo. Witty; Mutton Bag, Geo. Denny; About to Retire, Kenneth Doell. Standards 1., 11., and llL—Butterfly, Connie Tovey; Bon Bon, Joyce Daniel; Indian, Aylcen Tovey; Esquimaux, Beryl Hose; Sandwichman, Bruce Daniel; Chinaman, David Ackerley; Fireman, Trevor Hamilton ; Sailor, Neil Miisson.

I Standards IV., V., and VI. —Granny, Myrtle Oswcll; Geisha Girl, Phyllis Sherwood; National Flags, Marjorie King; Gipsy, Doreen Bose; Green Diet, Desmond Skerton; Snow Man, Beg. Martin; Sheik, Jack.Eaton; Gollywog, Chas; Skerton, Ex-Scholars. —French Artist, Molly Park; Archery, Irene McLennan; Medicine Man, Leslie Hagerty. Most OriginaL—Departed Spirits, Mollie Kearney; Seamstress, Joan Wobtton; Old Lady, Doreen Halliday;. Crossword Puzzle, Albert Hewitt; Charlie Chaplin, Colin Bowman; Will o' the Wisp, Alec. Bowman. Most Economical. —Flower Girl, Grace Wootton; Domino, JRnby Wright; Orange Girl, Joyce Bowman; (special prize) Manuka, Lewis Wright; Flour Bag,.Philp Bose. Infants, Non-Scholars.—Violet Girl, Valerie Thiele; Baker, Leslie OsweU. Older. Scholars.—Bo-Peep, Patty McNamara; Patrol Offieer, Philip Dieberfc. GARTER RAVELS. No need to worry about garter ravels when you wear Bear Brand Silk Hose. Never has there been such value on the market. Only 5s lid (No. 106) and 4s lid (No. 102), hut they, are better quality than stockings three times the. price. Ask your draper to show you Bear Brand Silk Hose. Mc 9617-3 I

EMPIRE DAY.

HAMPTON COURT GARDEN

PARTY

GUESTS FROxM OVERSEAS. (iROM OCH SrECUL correspo.vde.ytJ LONDON. July 29. One of .the al fresco events of the season groat'y enjoyed By visitors from the Dominions was the garden party given by his Britannic Majesty's Government in the Home Park of Hampton Court. It was an ideal day aDd an ideal site for a function of the kind, for the Palace of Cardinal Wolsey is full of historic interest, the grounds are beautifully laid out, and gay with flowers, fountains play and temper the heat of a very warm afternoon, and those who visit the noted vine can next set out to try and master the intricacies of the equally noted maze. Despite the continuance of week after week of dry weather, the lawns were brilliantly green, the flower beds and borders were masses of colour, and the dozens of tubs of flowering blue agapanthus set round the sparkling were the admiration of everyone on the opposite bank. The river beyond was very attractive with houseboats moored on the opposite bank, A great many of the public who were in the grounds found considerable interest in watching the arrival of the. guests, who numbered about thret. thousand.

For nearly two hours the Rt. Hon. L. S. Amery (Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs) and Mrs Amery, who acted as host and hostess, stood to receive the guests in the Park enclosure, where the band of the Grenadiers played throughout the afternoon. Many well-known people were present, the dresses of the ladies were almost without exception very pretty, while jewels and native apparel of the native Indian ladies, and the costumes ot some of the visitors from Eastern countries added considerably to the gaiety of the scene. Mrs Baldwin was an early arrival, and among those who accepted invitations, most of whom were present, included: —The Duchess of Norfolk and Lady Mary Howard, the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury, Earl Winterton, Viscount Peel, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Major t)rmsby-Gore, M.P., the Viscount and Viscountess IJllswater, Viscount and Viscountess Willingdon, Lady Worthington-Erans, Lord and Lady Askwith, Lord and Lady Phillimore, Lord *and Lady Danesfort, Lord and' Lady Waring, Lord and Lady Stevenson, the Rt. Hon. J., H. Thomas, M.P., and Mrs Thomas, Sir James and Lady Allen and -Miss Rona, Allen, Lord and Lady Newton, Lord and Lady Gainford, Lord and Lady Buckmaster, Lord and Lady Wrenbury Sir Henrv and Lady McMahon, Sir Charles and Lady McLeod, Sir Travers and Lady Clarke, Sir Hugh Clifford, Sir Crawford Maxwell, Sir Newton Moore, M.P., Field-Marshal Sir William and Lady Birdwood, Sir Charles and Lady Bayley, Sir Edward and Lady Maclagan, Sir Michael and Lady O'Dwyer, Sir John and Lady Maffey. Sir Hamar and Lady Greenwood, Mrs Philip Soowden Lady Gnggisberg, Lady Galwa-y, the Master of EUbank and the Hon. Mrs Gideon/ Murray, Lady Brittain, the Maharaja of Jodhjur, the Msharaja Jam oatao> of Nawanagar, the Maharaja of .«*«»- pla, the Raja and Rani of Kaisia, the Nawab of Savanur, the Begum of Savanur, the Raja of Viaianagraro, and the Yuvaraja of Mysore, Mr Perston. . ' , . InviUtions were issued to about one hundred New Zealanders, including • Lady Bell and Miss Bell, Mr B. C. Aston, Mr and Mrs J. S. Atkinson, Mr and Mrs T. W. Attwood, Mr and.Mrs F. B. Barker and Miss ABarker, Mr and Mrs Vincent Barker, the Misses E. M. and F. M. Barker, Mr\and Mrs W. R. Barker and Miss M V. Barker, Mr and Mrs F. J. Barlow, Dr. and Mrs J. F. Bennett and Miss P. Bennett, Mr and Mrs John Bett and Miss Bett, Mr J. W. Black, Captain D. J. Bone and Miss D. J. Bone, Mr C. J. Brodnck, Mr F. H. Brodrick, Mrs B. R. Bunny, Miss JB>. A.' Biird, Mrs C. M. Burdon, MrsD. J Cameron, Dr. P Chisholm, Miss D. M. Christian, Mr and Mrs A. de Castro, Mrs J. Dickson and Miss K. Dickson, Mr J. F. W. Dickson, Mr and Mrs J. B. Dolamore, Mr A. A. Douglass, Miss Eileen DnscoU, Mrs J A. Endean, Mr and Mrs Andrew Fairbairn and Miss F. Fairbairn, Mrs J D. Fairhurst, Mrs O. Coleridge FaiT, Mrs F. E. N. Gaudin,.Mr and Mrs F. H. R- Gorringe, Dr. and Mrs St L. H. Gribben, Mr and Mrs A. B. Grindrod, Mr and Mrs A. K. Hadfield, Mr and Mrs F. F. Haggitt, Mr and Mrs E. I. Halsted and Miss Halsted, Mrs R. W. Hansard and Miss D. C. and Miss A. E. Hansard, Mrs E. Harris and Miss Harris, Mr and Mrs Norman Hayes, Miss Joan Hislop, Mr and Mrs J. K. Hornhlow, Mi-s C. J. Horn© and Miss Home, Miss J. Danes, Mr Robert J. Jay, Mr G. F. Johnston, Mrs B. B. Jones, Mr and Mrs W. Kidston, Miss A. J. King, Miss A. E. Rirkpatrick, Mr and Mrs G. E. Leighton, Mr and Mrs B. P. Lethbridge, Mr and Mrs H. de C. McArthur, Rev. Canon and Mrs E. J. McFarland and Miss McFarland, Mr and Mrs L. H. McHardy, Mrs K. MacLennan and Miss MacLennani, Mrs C. E. Matthews and Miss Matthews, Dr. ar.d Mrs D. B.Maunsell, Miss J. A. Moore. Mrs M. A. Moore, Mr and Mrs Neville Newcomb and Miss Newcomb, Mr Charles Nichols and Miss B. M. Nirhols, Mr and Mrs C. F. Oliver and Miss Oliver, Mr Stanley D. Paul, Mr and Mrs W. S. Pearce, Mr G. A. Pearson, Mr M. J. Reardon, Sir and Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford, Dr. H. Graham Robertson, C.8.E., Mrs K. ! Scott and Miss Scott, Dr. K. J. L. i Scott, Mr and Mrs G. Harold Smith and Miss Smith, Mr and Mrs W. J>. Stewart and Miss Stewart, Mrs Walter Strang, Mr and Mrs E. M. Theomin, Mrs A. A. Thomson and Miss M. O. S. Thomson, Rev. and Mrs A. T.' Thompson, Dr. Kathleen M. Todd and Miss M Todd, Mr and Mrs W. H. | Tut-nhull, - Mrs S. Twigg and Mr S. Twigg, Dr. and Mrs J. O. Veitch, Mr i and Mrs Edward Watson, Mr. and Mrs John Watson, Miss Maud Wilson, Mr .Murray Wiseman, Mr and Mrs Cory Wright, Mrs David Ziman, Miss Forsyth, Mrs Keating, Mr W. E; C. Reid and the Misses Reid.

Every guest was presented with a beautifully illustrated- booklet as a souvenir 'of the occasion. , v ,It..did4uty as a useful guide to the old palace, and would be read with care later for it gave a good outline of its history and the valuable paintings, tapestries and other treasures Last year a earden party was held at Hampton Court and so successful was it that the place was chosen again this year, and ltis pretty safe to hazard the euess that similar functions in the future will take place there.

In himself_ indifferent to criticism, Paderewski follows the advice tendered to a great artist in another tpbere by one of the most eminent of cntics. . In a letter to Tj, oma( , Hardy, jije late &rl**ii 6 Confessed "If you mean seriously to ask me what critical books I I can only say that I recommend none I think, as a cntic, that the less authors read of criticism the better " Burae-Joaes too, and William Morris might be cited as create artists who refused to read any .notioea of their work, laudatory or advert

SOCIAL AT CUST.

The annual social and dance of the Cust Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held on Friday evening in the Institute Hall. The weather was very bad and considerably affected the attendance —very heavy rain falling between 7 and 8 o'clock. Those who braved the elements enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The floor and the supper were all that could be desired, and the music of the Cust Jazz Band reached its accustomed standard of excellence. Extras were plaved by Mesdames Brunsdon and Eaglesome. The duties of M.O. were carried out by Bros. T. Dick and B. Brunsden. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Hienish, Smith, Inns, A. Forbes, Keep, Clist, Williams (Waiau), Richardson, Brunsden, Eaglesome, Lang, Coombes, Bowe, the Misses Cooper, C. Crysell, Richardson, M. O'Neill (Rangiora), T. Bovington (Rangiora), T. Hawkins (Rangiora), Cowens, Melnnis, Whale, Inns, Wilson, Hooper, Shatford, Bnrgess, Finlay. McDonald (2), Howat (2) Coombes, Clist, Smith (2), Messrs Crysell, Cooper, Forbes, T. Dick, Brunsden, Bnrgess (2), Gardiner, Tyler, Horrell, Bowman, MacGregor, Finlay, Richardson, Robinson, Duske, Inns, MeBryde, Hienish, McDonald (2), Smith (•>) Bennett, Gilmore, Cowens, Wayland (9) Tomlinson (2), Saunders (2), Whitte, Eder, Young, Dixon, Franks, Burrows, Eaglesome, Tims, Lilley.

DANCE AT OXFORD The annual social of the Loyal Nil Desperandum, Lodge was held in the Town Hall, Oxford, and proved to be one of the most successful functions ever held by this Lodge. Spirited music was supplied by the Cust Jazz Band, extras being played bvMissS. Skurr and Mr M. Watkins. P.O. Bro. A. J. T. Wotherspoon was M.C., and much credit is due to the committee for the expeditious manner in which they carried out their duties. Amongst those present wera: —Mesdames W Gardiner (Rangiora), who wore blue chinnouae; L. Harper (Rangiora), blue marocain- G. P»get, navy velvet; J. Ivory, apricot crepe de chine; L. Vincefct. gold radinm lace over black crepe de chine; Hodgetts (Kaikoura), figured marocain; C. B. Brown, black v >*atin, with net overdress.i relieved with crimson rose; J. 'Wotherspoon, Wack marocain. with bead trimming; A. Baxter, black brocaded marocain, with ]et trimming; W Higgirison, 'brown satin marocain; b. Glow navy satin imarocain, with jet trimmine'- W. E- Foster, black georgette, trimmed with black radium lace and fequuw; E Monk, ivory crepe de chine, with pearl trimming; W. Fenwick, brown marocain; V Maynard (Christchnrch). black crepe de chine, with emerald trimming; Misses Evelyn Amundsen, black velvet; Ivy Amundsen, electric blue velvet and silver tiame; M. Alford shell pink satin, with ribbon roeetta; D Biiinead, Shantung rilk; Emma..Barter, blue and silver shot taffeta; B. Bitmead, black velvet; Annie Doody, olue satin gloria with touches of silver; Kathleen Doody jads panne velvet; E*leen Doody' bhie silk and silver lac*; Mary Doody, champagne .crepe d» chine; W. Comyns, pale pink eilk, with torget-me-not trimming, "W. Elliot, shot tarfeta; Ins Fereuson, sage green velvet, with white fur trimming; A Fawcett, salmon pink crepe de chine; E. Fenwick, apncot saim; Gardiner; A. Garlick, shell pink brocaded satin; Edith Higginson, maws silk; C. Harris- O. Jones (Kaikonra). black velvet, with gold radium lac*; J. Jamiescrn, pink eilk draoed with silk net; R. Munn, pink shot taffeta; D. Marsh, scarlet panne velvet; "W. Mounoey (Christecnrch). apple green georgette, with silver tissue touches: M. Martin, green velvet; A.. McGrath, sunset pink velvet; C. Mermeir, fuchsia shot mooaseline; P. Maynard (Chnstchurch), net «atin marocain; G. McCorrmack; P. Os■borrbs, cmni ftyi; "V. Manniii?; C. I'roffifc, Same silk: M. Promt, apricot gloria eatin; N Roseverre; Violet -Saules. jade green satin, banded with fawn georgette; A. Skurr, almond brocaded marocamr S. Skorr, jade velvet over primrose tafloU; Mavis Stubbs, bbxflc and gold net; M. Ajed, pale b}ne silk; J. J. Bryce-Wright,; N. Winter, camwopink 6*tin, with ribbon noeette;' Kathleen "Wotherspoon, pale blue blistered satin; M. "Wood, • flame georgette, with, silver trimming: G. T<mngm»n, black panne velvet; Messrs A. Baxter, A. Bonish, C. E. Brown, E. Oook, W. Jamieson, D. Duske. 8. C. Glew "W. Gardiner, T. Gundry, A. Bennett, E. Doodv, Harper. D. Henderson, A. Higginson, "W". Higginson, S. Inns, R. Meyers, I. Owen, Oates, C. Hanson, E. Osborne, R. Poero, Palmer, S. Paget, W. Storfcey, A MeKee, D. Twomey, L. Tyler, V. Taylor, C. Mann,. J. Mann, R. Garlick, I. 'Wright, A. J. T. 'Wotherßpoon, D. Wayland, M. Smith, L. Skurr, A. Martin, C Smith, A Stubbs, lu Allen, E. Allen, M. Watkins, L. SiwH, W. H. Cotton. F. B. Munn, D. MoGrsth, D. Coates, T. Henderson, HJ. Baker, L. Haraan, W. Foster, B Hack, F. Ooleman, G. Robinson, B. Beere, H. R. Sim, J. Lawson, C, Ryde, F. Clennock, L. Vincent, C. Gilchnst, A Proffit, R. McGrath, E. Jordan, and others.

DANCE AT ROTHERHAM. On Saturday night a most successful and enjoyable children's fancy dress dance was held in the Hall at Rotherham. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a school gramophone. The hall, which was prettily decorated with vari-coloured streamers and evergreens by the senior pupils of the school was crowded with the children's parents and friends, who enjoyed watching the gay throng. Miss Bathgate, of Waiau, assisted by Miss McLean, very satisfactorily carried out the unenviable task of judging the dresses, and Major Northcote presented the prizes as follows:—Phyllis Powell (Granny), May Davies (Baby), Margaret Boag (Golfer), Leslie Gillespie (Green Leaf Diet), Nancy Buckley (Red and Blaok Pierrette). Brian Dickie (Swagger), Pat Fear Pat Emanuel (Wooden Soldier), Carl Emanuel (Elf). ,'

GOLDEN WEDDING. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs ! G. D. Barrows, 72 Burke street, Syden- ! ham, was celebrated on Saturday at the residence of their daughter, Mrs R. Pearoe. Mr and Mrs Burrows were married at Appleby, Leicestershire, England, on September sth, 1875, and Mr and Mrs Burrows have resided in Christchurch for nearly 45 years. The celebration on Saturday took the form of a wedding breakfast, tendered to them by their sons and daughters. The tables were tastefully set, a beautiful iced wedding cake holding pride of place. The toast to the guests of the evening wns proposed by Mr. J.. Burrows and suitably responded to on thenbehalf by their eldest J.. J. Burrows. The toast of Mr J. Wilkins, brother of Mrs Burrows, the only one present, who had been at the wedding fifty years ago, was also honoured Mr and Mrs Burrow were regents of, many valuable presents, - and numerous congratulatory, lettersand teltgrams An enjoyable evening was brought to a i close by singing Anion* those present were .-Mr «d Mrs G. D. Burrows, Mr and Mrs J. WdS Mr and Mrs J- Burrows Mrand and Mrs K. res "Jf> /n+iroi MUrps rows, CD. Burrows, N. S. Allan. All housewives need the help of Ver-! AH wl dnjin g Spring Cleaning ? ena i?!s heip>« alwa y ß depcn ? tune.- It iW safe> thorongh o, Verbena Soap.

BALL AT LEITHFIELD.

The fifty-second annual ball of the Loyal Leithfield Lodge, M.TJ., 1.0.0. F. was held in the Hall on Friday evening! when visitors gathered from far and near. The stormy, wintry conditions, which had prevailed throughout the day and the early part of the evening, did not in any way diminish the gaiety of the ball, and the dance committeee, of which Mr M. Fleming was secretary, is to be congratulated on the success achieved. The brilliant lights of the hall, the richly embroidered regalia of the Lodge members and the pretty dresses of the ladies, added to the brightness of the scene. Firsts-class music was supplied hy Hunnibell's Band <Rangiora), and extras were played by Misses Phyllis May, Gladys Hibbard, Thelma Parsons, and Mr W. Russell. The duties of Masters of Ceremonies were carried out by Mr M. Fleming, and Air D. W. Palmer, aided by Messrs W. Fletcher and F. Penfold. The grand march was led by N.G.Bro. W. Russell and Miss Fletcher. A delectable supper was served in the lodge-room, decorated with narcissi and fruit blossom.

Among the many present were:—Mrs McLean and party (Mountain Meadows), Mm Glen (Christchurch), who wore black eatin; Meedainea Hanna,, black eatin; G. Jamieson, brown marocain; R, Judson, black silk, beaded in gold; T. James, black eatin; W. Fletcher, blaok crepe de chine; F. Penfold, shell pink maiocain with ostrich feather rosette; J. Parker, black marocain; G. May (Balcairn), black marocain; W. Ditfort, green crepe de chine; "W. Jamieson, pink satin with feather trimming; C. Caeeon (Balcairn), biscuit crepe de chine, tunio frock; J. R. Fleming (Omihi), apricot brocaded marocain with tunio of silver Jaro and apricot spray at waist; M. Kennedy, black and white; A. M. Brosian (Chrifitchurch), turquoise bine brocaded marocain; 1). McLean, Misses B. James, brown marocain; S. Oaseerley, vienx rose; G. Kennedy, (Fernside), geranium panne velvet; B, James, nigger brown marocain; R. Bosch, bine and silver marocain; F; I>. Lloyd, delphinium bine chiffon velvet; ST. McDonald, salmon pink with fur trimming; A. Feathery, pink brocaded satin; K. Alexander (Omihi), mauve georgette; R. Rowney (Omihi), green satin; M. Fleming (Bakaairn), mauve crepe de chine with insets of eili lace, worked in silver; T. Allen (Killinohy), black panne velvet with touches of apricot; A. C. Lloyd, sunset brocaded marocain; E. Fletcher, shot taffeta with radium lace; B. Park (Bakftira), altoond gram Iprope de ohine; M. Kelcher (Balcairn), jade ottomaa satin with silver trimming; L. Park (Halawell), vienx rose); V. Russell, rose pink georgette; P. May (Balcairn), tnrquoise bine velvet and georgette;. R. Glen (Chrietchurch), sea green crepe de ohine; *G. Hibbard (Balcairn), sapphire bine eatin -with seqanmed' overdraw; E. 'Boyee (oefton), cream satin, accordion-pleated; D. Hales (Sefton), pink crepe de ohine; Peggy Henderson (Riocarton), eau de nil satin and radium lace; .Marjory May (Balciirn), name embossed velvet - with Oriental triamnng; Ellen tfudson, sapphire bh» jersey isilk; B. OLKtot (Bangiora), silver grey marOt'a)B> A. Taikttt, grey and cerise,. ombo»id georgette ; T. Parsons, apricot eatin with black rose; Rata McLean, bine eatin with chou at side; Mollie Hibb&rd (Balcairn), bronze satin beaute and sunset lace: Berenice Fleming (Balcairn), apricot : brocaded marocain with georgettfe panete; -B. McLean, cream with silver sequins; D. Feathery, green crop© de chine; N. Tallott (.SeJJpn), green eatin marocain; P.D.G.M. Bto. VT. Fletcher; P.G.M. Bro. H. May; P.G.M. Bro. D. W. Palmer; G.N. Bro. W. Ditfbrt; N.G. Bro. W. Russell; V.G., Bro. F. Penfold; E.S. Bio. J. Quick, L.S. Bro. G. McLean, R.S. Bro. M. nenring,, Warden Bro. G. Pecker, L.S. Bro. W. Parker, P. 0.. Bro. G. May, Brethren J. Miller,. N. Kelcher, T. James, J. KeJeber. G. May, Vf. James, Messrs Fleming (3), W. Jamieson, MoGowan, A. Jamieson, A. Stree*er, S. Hunter (Balcairn), L. O'Malley (Amberley), F. Hibbard (Balcairn), G. Hnnter (Balcairn),. Staekhouae, Rowney, Haigh, B, Judaon, Robertson, Bosch, Gray (Amberley), Smith, Stace, J. Kennedy, Kinley, ' and several o&hers.

BALL AT HINDS. Acclaimed by those present as the best social function of the year was the Hinds Gaiety Club's end-of-sea-son ball, which was held on Wednesday night. The hall was decorated with purple and gold streamers, forming a bell, and large bunches of balloons and greenery sprinkled with silver crystals. Visitors were present from Ashburton, Rakaia, Timaru, and Geraldine. The committee, consisting of Messrs C. P. Smith (sec.), M. Farrell, K. Mann, T. Hurley, A. Dalton, W. Tilby, and A. Gillum left nothing undone to assure a successful night's dancing, and their efforts were rewarded by the large attendance and t.he happy time spent by all. During the supper interval, -Mr M. Farrell thanked the ladies who had helped with the supper and presented the prizes to the winners of the Monte Carlo waltz and lncky partner one.Mep. Spirited music was provided by Dabourn's Band and extras were played by Miss Corunna Shannon, Miss Floremx* Cornelius, and Mr W. Tilby (piano), Mr J. Allen (drams and side instruments). Mr T. Hurley was Af.C.

Among those present were:—Mis S. Donkin, who wore peacock Kue satin ■with gold radium lace; Mis Mitchell, pink couple satin and georgette; Mis J. Alien (Bakaia), black satin trimmed with seal for; Mm Byran, nigger crepe de chins; Mre Proctor, cream figured crepe de chine; Mrs Hill, white jersey silk with ostrich feather trimming; cinnamon French marccain, with embroidery and- deep fringe; Misses Hilda Shannon (Bakaia), -violet velvet and silver lace; Dorothy Kesnett (Bakaia), pink satin and goorgette; Florence Cornelius (Bakaia), cream silk; Corunna Shannon (Bakaia), jade green velvet; Grace Haslett (Bakaia), jade green .crepe db chine with fur trimming; Irene Hampton, cream georgette; Mary Hampton, shot taffeta with sequin overdress; Eileen Dalton, pale blue art eilk; Molly Lowe,' jade green crepe eoliennp, ,T. Lowe, powder blue georgette; Trixie Farrell, apricot tafleta; Bene Daly, b'ue ehot taffeta with brilliants; Edith Maidens, apricot marocain with tulle overdress; Irene Gallagher, glacier blue velvet; Margaret Maidens, green silk draped with gold tisane; A. Fletcher, cream fugi silk; P. Smith, black crepe de chine; M. Fletcher, cream knitted silk; E. Smith, cream fugi silk; Lorna Paterson, black satin; Mclnnes, grey velvet with silver radium lace; A. Kier, cream silk; Lena Mackay, paio green crepe de chine, embroidered with pink and green; Irene Cook, apricot satin.

' ROYALTY.

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF

YORK.

RECEPTION AT ST. JAMES'S.

iTHOU OCa 6TECIA& COJtBISPOKDXXT.)

LONDON, July 2P.

An occasion of special interest for the visitors from the Dominions who had the good fortune to be invited was the evening reception at St. James's Palhc:\ given by the Duke and Dnchess of York. It was the first big function of tho kind which they have held. About sis hundred people were invited, and r-s White Lodge, Richmond, was not sufficiently central, the King lent St. James's Palace, the fine old State rooms forming an appropriate setting for tho occasion.

The whole suite of State rooms were used. The guests approached up the grand stairway, and passed through, the armoury and the tapestry room to the picturo gallery, near the entrance to which, the Duke and 2>nchess stood receiving. The Duchess was very dainty in a white chiffon, and crepe de chine dress, embroidered all over with crystal and white jet, the skirt arranged in. points. Her Royal Highness .had a head-dress of diamonds. Diamond necklet, corsage ornaments and bracelets were worn, a white feather fan was carried, and a gold bag depended from the wrist. The Duke of York wore the Jlibbon and Star of the Garter and other decorations with his evening dress.

During the evening the Puke of Connaught, Princess Helena Victoria, and Princess Mario-Louise joined the company, which also included the Maharaja) f*f Jodhpur, the Yuveraja of Mysore, the Maharaja of Saipipla, and other Indian rulers, the Prime Minister and .Vfrs Baldwin, the Lord Chancellor and Viscountess Cave, and ike Secretary for India and the Countess of Birkenhead. The Duchess of Aberoora's dress was silver tissue, •with "which was worn ai bandeau of diamonds. The Ihichess carried a superb doll blue ostrich leather fan, tie plumes, nearly a yard in length, mounted on tortoisesheU, which was a gift to her for launching one of Messrs Hazdaod! and Wolif'a ships the other day* Among the guesta were Sir* James and Lady Allen, Lady Bell, Miss Bell. I>ady Brittain, Sr JYodericfe and Lady Chapman, Major-General Sir E. W. C Chaytor and Lady Chaytor, the Ven. Archdeacon P. G. Evans, Mrs Erans-, I/*dy Ho Tung, Earl and Countess Jellico?, Major-General Sir Donald and Lady McGavin, the Hon. Sir Arthufl and Lady Myers, Lady and Miss Nolan, Major-'Generta! Sir A. H. Russell and Lady Russell, the Hon. Mr Justice Stringer and Mrs Stringer, the Hon. V.. and Lady Dorothy Wood, Mrs <*. W. Armitage, Miss Cara Johnston, Mr and Mrs C. H. Burgess, Mr and Mrs H. Buekteton, Mr and Mrs J, D>. Gray, Dr. and Mrs CL E.' Maguire, Dr. and Mrs C. Moriee and Misa Morioe, Mr Edward Page, Mra Hector Rollestonji C.BiEL, Br. T. H. A. VaKntina, OBJG., Mr John Deans, Mr and 1 Mrs J. CI N. Grigg, Mrs Sydney. Johnston, Mrs U T-ouissou, Mrs H, L, ? Nathan, Mrs C. W. Rattray, Mr and Mra Holdsworth, Mrs AiE. T/Bhodea,

BESJEPICTS» BALE* " TW iLieufttiiule of the combined districts' of Hornby and Islington have every reason to be satisfied with the success which attended their efforts at entertaining the bachelors and spinsters of the districts on Thursday evening. The occasion was a return, dance given in honour of the single folks, who had entertained the benedicts a tow weeks ago, The ball was effectively decorated with - coloured lights and streamers. The music was supplied by Bettel's Orchestra, and extras.were played by a consisting, of Miss Lilv Freeman (piano), Miss Jean Webb (violin) and Mr R. Gowans (cornet). During an' interval songs , were contributed by" Mr Charles Lawrence. The duties of M.C.'s were carried but by Messrs J, Stuart-and J. Kenworthyw Tb^following were amongst those present; Mesdames Sloan, who wore a black frock; .Dickey, fame mtin; F. McTieg-oe, jade taf- . fetal;; D. McGarry, dove grey satin; Hamlin, black crepe de chine; C. Lawtenoo, mauve georgette;., J. ■ Bridges,, brown . jersey silk; 8.. Anderson '(St.'' cherry, crepe de chine .arid gold, lace; C T. Smart, black ailk marooain-/ V. A. Arrow (Linwood), lerhbn satin with gold trimmings;" A. J.' Bnrt (Biocarlon), black satin, with beaded overdreajfj J. Kenworthy,' navy and zed shot eatiri; C.Bncktin, black satin and georgette; D. A. "Witbersi salmon georjgette, with' beaded ovewlreaa; R. Lodgo, navy eilk, relieved with red; V. Parker, grey jersey silk; K. Meale, navy satin; "W. Freeman, navy Wuo marocain; P. Jfelsoni flamo panso velvet; Uutton, fawn beaded jersey .silk; Piper, black satin, with beaded overdress; Allott, lemon satin and silver; D. Lennox, navy raarccaim W.Seibein; J. Leslie, black frock; B. Blakemore; "G. Pervmaji (Tai Taj)(U»; J. Jones; M. White; P.McTainsh; B.r-Jai'den (Yaldhurst),. lemon, frock; Misses Olive Lcwrence, greengage ■'pile; JT. ,PuJer, green velvet; KaUUeen Burns, black frock f Edna Fratwis, cyclamen georgette, heavily beaded: Jessie Stuart, palo pink ' E. Biddeli, mfuyo crepe de chine; H. Riddell', lemon crepe de chine; L. Down, green georgette over lemon eatin: Elsio De Ijacy, c»n*ot>ink ,georgi>tle; Mabel Pcolov, pale green georgette; .Eileen Boyland (Sookbum), lemon- crepe-do inset -with lace; Evelyn. Prioe <New Brighton), flame satin; G. Burt, t-uuj-ooise bluo e&tin; Daphne Pooley,,^apricot georgette; Doreen Bncktin, blue geoTgit'te; Eleanor "VVTute, black frock, relieved with white; Maysie Still, violet velvet; G. Gillespie, cream radium > lace; Jessie.Bryce, flame marocaia, with feather trimming • Eileen Winers, green psorgstts, wilh goW. lace overdress; ,D.-. Muir, .pink georgette; Daiay Coulter, .cherry georgette; A. McGarry, pink velvet; Doris' Griffiths, pink velvet; Tira Standcven, blaok satm; JeaßjWebb, salmon pink georgette; ■ Boyle, sbell. pink taffeta; N. Minards, black, satin;. T. Chapman, tangerine crepe de chine; Li i&n Rhodes (Christchurch), fawn georgette; GNystram (LytWton); Thelma Meale, pale blue eatin and georgette; Doris Standaveu, pink brocaded fimtin; C. Grequer, ealmon >ink maiccain; Maxjorie Gabbatis;. Rose Kogaiski, blue crepe do chine; Una Worts, pink. georgette; Bertha Falconer, mauve . crepe de chin*; Kancy Bncktin, violet velvet; Betty Bryce, black georgette; P. Taylor (Lincoln), pink-georgette; Elsi« Standeven, pink.taffeta; Messrs Piper, J. Leslie, A. MclVinsh, P. McTainsh. B. Jarden (Yafdhurst), li. Partridge (Riccarton)., D.' Tiennax, W. Leslie, C. Lennox, R. Taylor, li. Lodge, D. Kennedy, J. Lowe, S. Ellen (Templeton), G* Peryman (Tai T«pu), C. Lawrence, W. Freeman, sen., A. Burt, R. Woodham, B. Anderson, P. Kelson. R. Still, H. Hormait, J. Jones, V. Parker, F. Parker, Allott. W. SeCbeitt, D. Lottgley, H. McGrath, E. Ibhotaon, W. Stamler. C. Smart, W. Stuart, J. Carter, M. Bridges, H. Spicer, F. Williamson, H. "Williamson, R. Powell, X. McGiiinnecs, C. Crequer, J. Burgess, W. Davis, N. Davis, W. Woodgate, .A. Havs, D. McGarry. A. Cullen (Riccaiton), D. Ritchie, D. Withers, R. Mackk,- B. Stakernorc, A. Busich,' J. Dickey, B. Dent, K. Hamaton. C. Evans, F. WUteUir, T. Hodgkraaon (Riccarton),, R. freeman, W. Fnmnan, jon., J. Hntton, r.. Cooke, W. Manhrre, F. McTicgue, G. Windle, W. Poikxfc. R. Biddell.

"Please, pass the baby's bottle," said I,', ; Mr 6 Halle, of Shoebaryness, to her husnod whil© they were motoring .round Corne^, , Southend. As Mr Wm&dto reached for the bottle he lost P* -•**» W) and it. struck a teleBonnet and windscreen were Efelle had a rib Voken, and wife were cut by baby—aged fr months

BALL AT HAREWOOD.

The spinsters of Harewood recently held their annual ball in the Harevood Hall, which was decorated with violet and lemon streamers and branches of wattle, with a bell of wattle suspended from the ceiling. About ono hundred and twenty couples danced to excellent music supplied br Messrs F. Camyns and R." Dixev. Mr X. Durey played the extras. Miss H. Moore and Mr F. Dennis led tho grand march. The duties of M.C.'s were carried out bv Misses AV. Pollard and A. Brand. The luckv spot waltz was won by Miss L. Moore" and Mr G. Berry. Euchre was plaved during the evening, prizes being won by Mrs Tate and Mr Lehrs and the consolation prizes going to Mrs Mehrtens and Mr Chapman.

Amongst the many present were:—Mev d*mes Thompson, woo -wore blue georgette ■with satin trimming: Clarke, white satin: Durev, pale pink satin: Wright, navy bine; Cross'land. white figured crepe de chine: Preece, shrimp marocain; Mehrtens. peach satin; Elliott. navy blue; Reece, rose crepe de chine; Dyer, bine marocain with fur trimming; Watson, black crepe de chine; Hockey, raw marocain: Webb, henna jersey cloth; Jeal. black velvet; Brand, nigger brown frock; K. Brand, ivory blistered marocain; Chapman, nigger brown frock: Nun week, black with floral trimming; Parish, black froek; Williamson, striped satin; Pollard, navy frock; Dawsou, black frock:' Lehrs, navy bine; Stilton, fugi silk: Tate, brown with biscuit-coloured trimming; Ciaridge, pini jersey frock; fain, cinnamon marocain; Uoore. grey.silk; Billaon, gold satin; Uovr, navy blue; Eayton, floral marocain: Brown, Davy blue; Kader, grey dress; Sutherland, navy blue; Miller, cinnamon crepe de chine: Comyns, blue marocain; Ashby, black satin; Donald, grey jersey cloth; Misses 11. Moore (chairwoman), coral crepe de chbie; Brand (secretary), turquoise blue mtroc.ain; W. Pollard, fnchsia floral voile; V. Ciaridge, bine satin; I>. Preece, apricot j'acquard: T>. Bnrnip, mauve art silk; D. Brown, apricot art silk; G. Stanley, figured voile; B. Blair, black velvet; V. Moore, turquoise crepe de chine; M. Tullett, pervenche blue; K. Case, flame taffeta; X. Gaskell, mauve jacquard; A. Mehrtens, flame velvet; E. Billson, henna satin; C. Millar, pink satin; E. Taylor, peach pink marocain: E. Farrow, black velvet: E. Howson, figured marocain; T.. Worthington, jade green crepe de chine; M. Billson, bine crepe de chine; A. Dent, green silk and radium laee; A. Craw, pink embossed crepe de chine: M. Boyall. grey crepe de' chine; E. Dixon (2); Ij. Moore, pale bine marocain; M. Moore, Madonna blue velvet; K. Johnson, cinnamon brown; Skiiton (2), striped fugi; R. Nunweek, tangerine silk; I. Nun-week, rose crepe de chine; B. Asnby, green marocain; E. Burrows, blue crepe de chine; Tl. Higham, pink crepe de ciino; Messrs Johnson, Thompson, Clarke, Durey, Wright, Croaland (2), Preece, Mehrleng, Elliott, Reece, Dyer, Watson, Hockey, Reid, Webb. Jeal, Brand, Chapman. Nnnweek, Twos*, PolliTd, Dawson, Lehrs,- Skiiton, Tate, Claridge, Cain, Dow, Hayton, Kader. Comyns, Ashby, H. Simmons, H. Clone, B. Shipley, A. Shipley, K. Wrigkt, A. Irtrvett, P. Taylor, C. Voice, D. Millar, G. Waitea, F. Dennis, H. Williamson, X. Rossi f-er, G. Angus, P. Williamson, V. Cox, B. Blair, "Webb (3), R. Chapman, E. Thornton, P. Burnip, R. Tullett, McDonald (2), H. Stokes, U Kofchnons, N. Crow, G. Cooper, E. .Dixon, B. Inwoiid, A. Morwood, B. Patricks, S. BanraM, A. Donald, K. Lang, C. Drake, Tj. Gasket). A. Case, Ji. Diamond, D. X>awrence, S. Amv, R. Durey, N. Brown, W. Asliby, S. Wilson, G. Berry, H. Wright.

BALL AT BOLLESTON, The Eolleston Hall presented an animated; appearance on Wednesday night when the RoDeston Returned Soldiers' Association held their ball. The ballroom was gay with balloons and streamers, interlaced with shrubbery and wattle. Lawson's orchestra supplied the music for the dancing. In spite of the recent wet weather and the fact that the ball was organised' in a hurry, a. large number of people assembled and an enjoyable time was spent by aIL About thirty couples took part in the grand march, which was led by Mr G. Miller (secretary) with Mrs (i. & Common as partner.

Among the many present were:—Mrs G. Miller, who wore cinnamon georgette; Mra G. S. Common, mauve voile-, Mis E.- Smith., brown beaded marocain; Mrs McGlaahan (Bumham), black ninon; Mrs Bagnell (Burnham), green satin with overdress of gold laco; Mrs Harrison (Templeton), mauve satin with ostrich feather ' trimmings; Mra Payne, manve satin; Mra H. Terry (Lincoln), green crepe do chine.; Mrs .P. Finaigan, apricot shot taffeta; Mra Gaffney, black silk; Mra Martin; black velvet;; Mis Crawford, blue crepe de chine; Mrs 6. Kinnear, Uaok eilk; Misses P. B&ley, silk ninon" over ivory satin; Gladys Annett, black silk with jazz trimmings; Isabel ' Daaricteon, white eilk; J. Eahun, white silk; A. Ragal (Prebblefcon), rose pink taffeta; A. Dunc&nsoii, blue marocain.; I. Kenned? (Clirietcharch),.roae crepe de chine; M. Voice (Templeton),' lemon satin; Lacy Summer-trille (Templeton), apricot taffeta; Margaret Fancy (Templeton), blue crepe, de chine; Thelma Jeffs, rose crope de chine; Bertha Jeffs, ntsove shot taffeta; V. Jeffs, pink mnalin; Adelaide Bissett, heliotrope muslin; Eisseii, emerald green satin; Messna G. Miller. J. Barnes, W., Upton, R IdHey, L. Graham, ,G, Common, C.f Gaifney, P. Finnigan, S. Crawford, S. Payne, R. Blackott, P. Balam, H.. Terry, D. Thompson, JPrank slackmore.(Springaton), R..Wajl (Springston), Norman Keale (Springston), W. Bray (Springston). McGlaehan (Bnrnhan), Bagcell (Burnham). N. Davidson,' C, Jeffs, G. Pester, L.' Cbippell, W. Drayton (Templeton), Percy Kent' (Templeton), Noel Harrison (Tempioton), Hector Collins (Tempteton), D. Mackay (Templeton), R. McCrobie (Tempioton),' Cyril Voice (Templeton)'," Jack Bwtnall, j»">- (PrebMeton), B. Humphries, W. McDonald, P. Ryan, Ernest Beard, Lawran (Ctriatcbnrch), and several gentlemen from Durteg'the evening' a lucky spot waltz was won by Mis* A. Bissott and Master W. Bissett, and a Most Carlo waltz was won by Mr W. XJptori and Miss Thelma- Jeffs. Extras for- the daneo wprs played, by Mr H. Terry .(Lincoln), and jaz* selections by a party of three from Burnham. Tl% s«rctary, Mr G. Miller, said it was the intention o£ the letimied soldiers of the district to hold, a ball every year if possible. Mr MoGlaiilian, of the Defence Department, Burnham.Tresponded on .behalf of the Returned Soldiers' Amotiation. A dainty sapper was provided.

COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

I NEW ZEALAND RECEPTION. (mo* ora ow.v cobrespo>tdekt.) ( • LONDON, July 31. During the current week a series of very pleasant afternoon receptions jias taken placo at the Royal Colonial Institute— one was for ' fc'outh African visitors, another for terday was Canada's day, and.-.this afternoon the turn came for New Zealandens. Sir James and Lady Alie»i received the visitors, in which pleasant duty they were assisted by the president ot the Council and Mr A. Micbie. Over one hundred accepted the invitation, these including:—Dr. A. Cowan Guthrie, Dr. D. Oolquhoun, Dr. Graham Robertson, Dr. J. M. Young, Lieut. - Colonel X. FitzHerbert and Mrs PitzHerbert, Captain R. F. R.< Beetham, the Yen. Archdeacon F. G. Evans, Mr and Mrs K. W. Aimer, Mrs J. S. 'Alabaster. Mr B. C. Aeton, - Mrs Aston. Mr and Mrs C. S. Burgess. Captain and Mrs S. Cory Wright, Miss AV. M. Crook©, Miss Eileen Driscoll. Mr and -Mrs D. R. Edwards, Mr and Mrs S. K. Garrick, Mr and Mrs Edmund D. Giles and 'the Misses Giles, Mr E. I. Halstead, Mrs J. Hardwell, Mrs Dean. Miss V. L. Hawk. Mr and ! Mrs AY. Carey Hill, Mrs de Lange. Mrs G. S. Kemp, Mr E. S. S. . Lucas, . Mrs S. A. ; ; ttrtsis, Mrs G. Martin. Mr R. AY. Marshall, Mrs E. H. Matthews. Mr J. P. ' Maxwell,- Mr and Mrs F. Mogridge, Mrs C. Nichols and Miss Nichols. Sir and Mts J. Armstrong Neame, Mrs and Miss Nichols, Mr and Mrs Campbell Xicholls, Mrs. and Miss Nixon. Mrs Jackson Palmer, the Misses M. O. and M/E. Peacock; Mr and Mrs AV. S. Pearoe, Mr and Mrs F. \ r . Pillinjc, Mr and Mrs Rogers-Rowland, Mr and Mrs Donald Robertson, Mr and . Mns D. Scannell, Mrs A. C. Selby. Mr and Mrs W. J. Shannon, Mr and Mrs Shelmerdine, Mr G. Shirtcliffe, Mr and Mrs AY. H. Skinner, Mr and Mrs F. AY. T.

(Ooatbooed at' loot of- next column.)

Smith, Miss Stack, the lilcv. G. Turner. Mr and Mrs H. T. G. Turner, Mrs'M. L. Tweedie, Mi* Wortbington. Miss L. Vincent. Mrs and Miss Westall, Mr and Mrs Hemrv Wood, Mr and Mrs G F. MiUward, Mr and Mrs G. C. Tripe! Mrs A. F. Wilson, Mr and <Mrs Ward. Mias Ward, Mrs Holmwood. Mr and Mrs Wyndnam-Ropkins and the Misses WyndbanHHopkins, Mr A. Scott, Mrs Newland-CTetcher, and many more. The reception took, place in the library of tie Institute, in Northumberland arcane. Most of. the visitors were surprised to see the extent of the library, and the larjre numbers of papers on file from prartK-aIW e-e-4 portion of the British »npiro. " A rer-' pleasant afternoon wus .sprvni. and a sit-down tea was ecrred :>. V i-corr above.