WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19163, 21 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal nows. Suck items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mußt boar the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, ■women. Miss Arolia Clifford (Fendalton) is leaving to-day to stny at Stonyhurst, and later at Lowry Hills, with Mrs George Mucdonald. Mr and Mrs Arnold Tait left on Saturday night for Wellington, where they will in future reside. Miss Margaret Shand (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Murray Gard'ner, Cashel street west. Mr and Mrs H. G. Gilmore (St. Albans) are at present visiting Auckland. Mr and Mrs Allan Cambridge, vho have been spending the winter _in Auckland, motored through Christchurch yesterday, en route for their place, "Dalrachney station," where they intend spending the summer months. Miss Mary Weld (Flaxbourne, Marlborough), who has been visiting Christchurch, has left for Tiniaru, where she is the guest of Mrs F. J. Rolleston. Miss Nancy Teschemaker (Blenheim) is visiting Mrs J. H. Grigg, Longbeach. Miss Mynette Watson (Bligh's road) is spending a few days with her cousin, Miss M. Fisher, Longbeach. Mrs J. D. Wilson, who has been spending six weeks visiting relatives and friends, in Timaru, Ashburton. and Christchurch, has returned to her home in Pahiatua. Miss Marjorie Macfarlano, the wellknown Auckland tennis player, who i 3 returning by the Oronsay after an extended visit abroad, will arrive in Auckland at the end of the month. Mr and 'Mrs V. Riddiford and family are returning from England by the Oronsay. They will arrive in Wellington at the end of the month. ' Miss Emerv (Napier), Mr and Mrs Booth. Mr "and Mrs Purvis, Mrs E. Law, Miss B. Booth (Sydney), and Mr and Mrs Sanders (Wellington) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Miss Leila Jackson (New York), -Mr and Mrs H. M. Peacock (Masterton) are among the recent arrivals at theUnited Service Hotel. The engagement is announced between Captain J. S. Selby Tuppen, Royal Marines, of 17 Inverness terrace, London W., now serving in H.M.S. Diomede, to Flora, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Mcintosh, of Upper Featherston terrace, Wellington. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr R. E. Blakey (Wellington), Miss Hunter (New South Wales), Mr W. Hunter (New South Wales), Mr S. Hunter (New South Wales), Mr A. Paul (New South Wales), Mr Birbeck (Adelaide), Mr I. G. Deyne (San Francisco, U.S.A.), Mr E. L. Pryor (Dunedin), Mr A. Babington (Wellington), Miss T. Ward (Culverden), Miss Gillett (Lor. Ion), Mrs A. and Miss McDouall (Oam aru), Mr and Mrs Frank Curtis (Ashburton), Miss Louie Hyams (Timaru), Miss Ernestine Kelly (Timaru), Mr H. Gladstone Hill (Hamilton), Mrs A. Gaudin (Auckland), Mr L. jelfg (Wellington), Mr G. Newey (Dunedin). A sale of work, organised by St. Barnabas Sewing Guild, Fendalton, will be held on Saturday, November 26th, at "Gartmore," 152 Fendalton road, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Maurice Gresson. Various wellstocked stalls, music, and a fish-pond for the children will be provided. Mr Sydney Francis Hoben gave a lecture-recital on Paderewski at St. Andrew's College on Saturday evening. The pianist told of the romantio history of the famous artist from poverty to world fame and riches. He played a number of solos by Paderewski,. including the "Cracovienne Fantastique," "Polonaise," and "Chant du Voyageur." Free Foot Examination. Mr Patterson, representative of LV. Scholl's Institute (London, New York) now in attendance at H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. Foot sufferers should secure appointments early, as visit is limited to November 15th to 22nd. All advice free. 'Phone 694. —6 SAVED OIL AND PETROL. "So far, Duckham's is easily the best oil we have used," writes the White Star Tourist Service, Auckland. "And we notice that in addition to obviating all heating and consequert rusting of radiators, we saved on one bus during a fortnight. H gallons of oil. Further, our petrol consumption lias decreased considerably. Duckham's is, of course, a British Oil. —3 VERBENA ENTHUSIASTS. You are not asked to believe implicitly all the praises you hear about Verbena Soap, for some people become so enthusiastic that their imagination runs away with them. On the other hand, don't disbelieve them—that would be unfair. Now! where should you draw the line? Why not try a bar of Verbena and discover for yourself. Then you'll understand why people talk so much about it. —2

MODERATOR'S RECEPTION.

AT ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE. Between five and six hundred people attended the Presbyterian Moderator's reception to visiting delegates at St. Andrew's College on Saturday afternoon. The Moderator (Rev. J. Aitken) received the visitors in the hall of the College. Afterwards they were entertained at afternoon tea in the College gymnasium. The College Pipe Band played selections during the aiternoon. The Moderator spoke in an appreciative manner of the work of St. Andrew's College and thanked the governors for the use of the College grounds. Mr J. I- Royds replied on behalf of the Board of Governors. Among those present were: Rev. Professor Hewitson (Moderator-elect), Professor Dickie, Dr. James Gibb, Professor R. Davies, Professor Cumming, Dr. Merrington, Mr Wm. Goes, Mr J. G. Herdman, Mr G. L. McCrostie, Mr P. Graham, Rev. N. L. D. Webster, Dr. Chas. Chilton, Mr A. K. Anderson. Rev. T. W. Armour, Dr. D. E. Hansen, and many Presbyterian members and elders with their wives. A PLEASANT GARDEN PARTY.

A number of kind-hearted little girls, anxious that the children in St. Saviour's Orphanage should have presents at Christmas, were seized with the desire to -aise the necessary money by means of a garden party. They were encouraged by their parents, and the result was a delightful party held on Saturdav afternoon at "Wai-iti," the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs C. S. Thomas, in Innes road. On the lawn was an attractive workstall, the stock of which had for the most part been made by the children themselves. Mrs Dunstable assisted these very capable little sellers who had all their goods neatly priced, and who were most intelligently anxious to please their customers. The girls, none of whom could have been mare than twelve years old, were Mary Thomas, Anne Macfarlano, Joan Browne, Sally Wynn-Williams, and Janet Williams. At the ice-cream stall, Prudence Wynn-Williams and Gendie Maling quickly sold their entire stock, and the sweets stall, in charge of Miss Gertrude Browne, with Rona Trent, Margot Browne, and Helen. Thomas as efficient helpers, did a brisk business. At the flower stall, Mrs A. K. Firth directed the activities of Margaret Williams, Norah and Judith Firth, and Adelaide Warrington. Mrs Ireton Gardiner sold gaily-coloured balloons, and delicious tea was served under the trees, where the guests had a fine view of the lawns, flower-beds, and winding stream bordered with irises. At the tea stall were Mrs 0. S. Thomas, Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams, Mrs Mervyn Stevenson, Mrs M. J. Burns, Misses L. Williams, Ina Warner, and D. Thompson. Shortly after 4 p.m., the rain fell in torrents, interrupting the_ tennis players, but not seriously affecting the profits, as, by that time, practically all, the goods had found ready purchasers.

The net financial result of the party, on which the children deserve sincere congratulations, was £27.

PETERS GRAY MATINEE. The Peters Gray Schoolroom was filled to overflowing on Saturday afternoon, when the pupils' matinee was given in aid of St. Luke's Church funds. There was an atmosphere of friendliness between the audience and the performers created by the original opening to the programme. One of the little girls, Anne Cowper, invited her small friends—J. Carney, H. Brown, S. Dean, and A. Wood —amongst the audience to join her by singing "Girls and Boys Come Out to Play," which they sang lustily, led by Sylvia Scott. A smart fencing display, under the able direction of Miss Emery, was given by the Misses M. Nixon, G. Gray, R. Tripp, M. Laurenson, H. Mul-vany-Gray wearing scarlet kilts and white coats. Some amusement was caused by the friendly encounters in which Mjss M. Nixon gained the most hits. Miss Emery gajve a more advanced exhibition with Miss Rosa Tripp, who parried well. "The Three Fiddlers," a mime arranged by Miss Mulvany-Gray, was enacted by F. McCann, M. Hungerford, P. Crompton, B. Brown, R. Woodward, J. Williamson, J. Stewart, J. Turnbull, N. St. John, J. and J. Barker, N. Buchanan, and G. Cooper. Two one-act plays, "The Weather Clerk" and "Darby and Joan," were played, the first by Jill Barker, Joan Cowper, Judith Barker, Denise Shea, and R. Cameron, and the second by Irene Stewart and Joan Turnbull, and Nancy St. John. "The Park Scene" included M. Laurenson, E. Atkinson. R. Cameron, D. Shea, D. and T Manning, M. Campbell, J. Cowlishaw, S. Mac Donald, J. Barnett, V. Carney, and S. Ragg. A balloon woman (Miss Emery) and the vendor of toys (B. Ross) danced a sprightly polka. After the ensemble the children sold fruits, sweets, flowers, etc., for the benefit of the funds. "In Granny's Days," the children wearing picturesque befrilled frocks of mauve and green muslin, and "The Dance with a Rose" were daintily danced by M. Clifton-Mogg, P. Hutchinson, B. Ross, M. Laurenson, E. Atkinson, and J. Barnett.

The Greek items were: The Rose Scarf by Ruth Derrett and Scherzo Waltz by M. Laurenson; A Woodland Idyll, by S. Scott, J. Cowlishaw, R. Cannon, S. Ragg, J. Cowper, S. MaoDonald, M. Campbell, L. and D. Manning, J. Barnett, and V. Carney. A new feature was the movement .to rhythmic poems by Irene Mauver, read by Miss Mulvany-Gray and danced by the Misses M. Williamson, L. Davies, L. Corsbie, J. Byford, and G. Cooper. A spirited Cossack dance was performed by A. Buchan and P. Hutchinson in astrachan trimmed coats, tall hats, and red boots. A gipsy encampment, opening with gaily clad children dancing followed by a tambourine dance by Miss Emery, Miss Mulvany-Gray, and Miss Mary Clifton-Mogg. and finished by a spirited tarantulle by the Misses N. Gibson, A. Acland, M. Nixon, Y. Levvy, and B. Ross brought the programme to a close. The dancers were greatly assisted by the very sympathetic accompanying of Miss Angus.

LONDON NOVELTIES.

[By Mrs Malcolm Ross.] LONDON, October 5

Legs are now most prominent points in a woman's make up, and so it is natural that Madame La Mode should pay particular attention to their adornment. Faces are shadowed by the inevitable felt hat, hair is hidden, a figure is a negligible quantity in the loose frocks, so that legs, slim and shapelv and well-clad, are very much in evidence. The latest freak is the stocking for evening wear, and roses may wreathe your knees, and butterflies hover on your ankles. Really, seeing flesh-coloured hose are still so popular, it might be more economical to paint one's legs! Some of the new stockings have feet of a different colour to the legs, a style not likely to bocome popular. To protect dainty hosethere are now over-knee garters of waterproofed stockingette or other material, and one can get a combination of golosh and garter in thin rubber, reaching above the knee, and having an opening for the heel. These are light and very practical, especially in the prevailing wet weather. The gloomy summer and autumn have been gladdened by the vivid raincoats, scarlet, wine-colour, emerald, and brilliant blues, with their accompanying umbrellas to match. Little waterproof hats, too, complete the cheerful note. For muslins and summer materials we have had little use this season, the wide-brimmed feathered hats one bought so hopefully in spring have scarcely left their boxes. The boutonniere is a very important little accessory of the toilette, and every material—fur, feathers, shells, leather, seaweed —is utilised. Even frayed strips of the same stuff as the gown is set on like a rosette, while for evening wear there are immense roses of chiffon or satin in exquisite tints. _ Already the shops are showing fascinating trifles for Christmas, and of painted wooden candlesticks, hatstands window wedges, and boxes —all in crude, vivid tints; there are no end of dainty ash-trays, in sets of four, for bridge tables, enamelled in colour; there is endless variety. Painted glass is another novelty and' in one of the best shops there is a charming display of fruit glasses, flower bowls, and finger bowls, with flower designs, each piece signed by the artist's name. Charming, too, is the painted furniture, especially the ; nursery sets in white enamel with gay fairy-lake pictures on them to delight baby eyes. The modern bed bears no resemblance to its Victorian ancestor. It. is low, often without a footrail, and covered with rich damask, with square cushions of the same. Even the down quilt is altered by deep frills of silk net, bordered with the same taffetas as the quilt. This is an excellent idea to give new life to an old duvet.

Table decorations are more wonderful than ever. Cut-glass candlesticks, covered goblets, and bowls are much in favour, and so, too, are the dainty pots with china trees —exquisite orange and apple trees —every leaf and fruit perfect. The candles, marvels of decoration, match in colour, are perfumed, slender, and self-fitting. A bride of this week, the Hon. Daphne Vivian, is followed by pages carrying tall red candles in gold candlesticks—a novel touch in wedding fashions.

Perhaps the most amusing innovation, or rather resurrection—is that of Berlin woolwork. Even woolwork slippers are very bright, but as yet the smok-ing-cap has not appeared. These slippers have the same heads of dogs, deer, and horses on them that our grandmothers worked. Now that the knitted jumper has disappeared, women have taken up woolwork and its more aris-tocratic-sister petit point; and many—like their ancestresses —are making cowers for chairs and stools. Patchwork has also been revived, and a very expensive rest-gown—more novel than attractive—was made entirely of odd-shap-ed pieces of silk and satin, joined by silver cord. It was frankly hideous, but one could picture a little hat and scarf of patchwork that would look well with a quiet frock.

WINTER GARDEN CABARET. In spite of the unseasonable weather conditions, there was » good attendance at the "Winter Garden Cabaret on Saturday. Supper tables were decorated with daisies and ro3es, the lounge with palms, shrubs, and ferns. A splendid musical programme waa supplied by Bailey's Dance Orchestra. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs F. Clayton (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. A. Erasmusßon, Mr and Mrs D. L. Page (Hamilton), Mrs Randall Burdon, Mr and Mrs G. Roberts, Mr and Mrs Prank Jones,. Mr and Mrs T. G. Fox, Mr and Mrs N. G, Chamberlain,, Mr and Mrs G. Talbot, Mr and Mts C. H. Shepherd, Mrs Hall, Mr and Mrs W. A. Caldwell, Mr and Mrs H. Rattray, Mrs Dingwell (England), Mr and Mrs Rex Bryan, Mr and Mrs C. V. Leeming, Mr and Mrs J. Kimber, Mr and Mts W. E. C. Clarke, Mr and Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, Mr and Mrs W. A. Stead. Mr and Mrs F. Brown, Mr and Mrs A. W. With (Wellington), Mr and Mrs P. Harle, Mr and Mrs P. Jones, Mr and Mrs G. L. Bull, Mr and Mrs W. E. Williams, Mr and Mrs J. Rex, Mr and Mrs P. S. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs H. Wauchop, Mt and Mrs J. S. Guthrie, Mr and Mrs Oscar Josephson, Mr and Mrs A. F. Stacey. Mr and Mrs Ronald Grant, Mr and Mrs W. Williamson, Mrs Archibald Ferguson (Dunedin), Mrs Eric Williams, Mr and Mrs H. Worrall, Mr and Mrs L. J. Andrews, Mr end Mrs F. Thompson, Mr and Mrs K. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs W. J. Wilson, Mrs S. King, Misses Clorine Madden, Barbara Hanna, Joan Dean, Bessie Macdonald. Eileen Bonnington, Gwen Ritchie, Lorna Broadway, Arline Power, Wynn McNieh, Rhoda Bailey, Ella McGeorge, Mabel Crooke, Evelyn Graham, Rita Robertson, Olga Wacked, Louie Hepburn, N. Helmore, Joyce Jamieson, Blanche Bigg, Koa Fergusson, Milly Martin, Eileen Collett, L. Clark, Mona McKenzie, Muriel Price, Eileen Griffin, Maisee McLennan, Jean Hudson, Louie Lamb, Peggy Bennett, Muriel Swanston, Ethel Cotton, Gwen Anson, Vera Hole, Agnes Cunneon, Phyllis Smither, Eveline McNulty, Reita, Newton, Nancy Munnings, Daisy Lamb, W. Brougham, Milne, Eleanor Hastings, Hay, M. Lyons, Williams, Margery Moon, Clensie Walker, Margaret McLauchlan, Turner, J. Cantrell, Brown, E. Smith, Marie Orchard, Kathleen Talbot, Gladys Wilson, B. Price, Wilkes, Betty Frazer, Eva Hislop, Lily Harrison, Laura Vincent, Fay Ward, Grace Patterson, Olive Gray, Maisie Gould, Emily Carrington, Elsie Baker, Chris Moffatt, Vera Woods, May Harper, Pat Nicholson, A. BurgeS3, June Scott, Louie Smart, Mary Holhs, Phv'lis Gillespie, Olive Burns, Kathleen Hart, Captain Brooke, Dt. F. ' Watson (Sydneyl, Messrs L. J. Moorhouse, F. T. Badcock (Wellington), E. Lockwood, H. Adams, J. Milner, F. H. Vincent, J. Commons, A. Vizer, B. Wvles, F. West, A. Marker, E. Taylor (Darfield), T. C. Scott, C. Sprosten, J. Graham, H. Hobbs, J. C. East, Raymond Erasmusson, M. Breitmeyer, H. T. Mahon, C. W. Wood, N. W. Robinson, McFarland, D. H. Yolland, W. R. Meikle, H. Howie, C. Falloon, M. Mitten, A. Fairbrass, C. W. Murphy, N. Thomas A. S. Cantrell, S. Dix, J. S. Mitchell, K. Collins, B. Bee3on, S. Spence, K. Kearnev, C. H. Cairns, Gerald Barnard, W. V. Flute, E. Duncan, C. Thornton, L. J. Graham. J. Brydon, G. Lowe, W. Irwin, Cvril Poulton, S. Bell, L. Jackson, Bi> J. Williams, Hurst, S. Bennett, D. Shaw, Morrison, K. Richards, Bowen, F. Hampton, C. Lewis, G. M. Macdonald, D. Harvev, C. Anderson, Matson M Owen, T. S. Miller, T. Johnstone, Mitchell, B. Wardell, J. Blackmore, C. Barker, Turrell, Ford, Cox, R. Morgan, Lest?, r '.., yne ' Leecll > Lancaster, A. Armstrong, Phillips D Dixon, McGregor, T. Davies, and C. J. Robinson (secretary).

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WEDDING.

GRAT—FISHHOOK. The wedding of Constance Fishlock, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Fishlock, of "Woodstock, England, and Dr. Malcolm Gray, of Christehurch, son of the late Rev.'u. S. Gray, and Mrs Gray, Kelburn, Wellington, was celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Kelburn, on November loth, the Rev. G. P. Petrie officiating. The bride, who was given away by Mr H. W. Kersley, of Lower Hutt, wore a frock of rose-beige lace and georgette, with shaded veil of the same tone. She was attended by Miss Nora' Gray, wearing a frock of rose-pink georgette and lace with bandeau of the same colour. Dr. Robert Stout, of Wellington, was best man. The reception was held at 74 Salamanca road, the residence of the bridegroom's mother, only relatives and intimate friends being present. BIRTHDAY PARTY.

On Saturday Mrs E. Calson was hostess at an enjoyable evening party given at her home in Fendalton in honour of her daughter Ursula's birthday. Mrs Calson received the guests wearing a gown of black georgette, finely pleated, and was assisted by Miss Calson, who wore a period frock of black taffetas, trimmed with gold brocade. The evening was spent in musical items, games, competitions, etc., the competitions being won by the Misses Ida Heiliwell, Kathleen Hitt, and Rita Clark. Songs v,*re contributed by Madam Leighton, Misses Phyllis Leighton, Ngaire Watson, and Ruth Calson. Amongst those present'were: Madam Leighton, Misses Phyllis Leighton, Ida Heiliwell, May Kiddey, Lucy Joseph, Phyllis Fletcher, Marjorie Armstrong, Lucy Guild, Ngaire Watson, Ruth Calson, Eydia De la Mar, Kathleen Hitt, Bay De la Mar, Rita Clark, Mary Anderson, Doris Harrison, Joan Mathews, Edith Jones, and Winifred Peverill. GATHERING AT WAIKUKU. The sale of work and entertainment organised by the Waikuku and Woodend Ladies' Guilds and the Waikuku Girls' Club proved a great success. The sale commenced in the afternoon •and continued in the evening. At the afternoon gathering pianoforte solos were contributed by Misses Marjorie Sloaue, Mavis Cross, and Margaret Orchard, and pianoforte duets by Misses Margaret Orchard and Marjorie Sloane. In the evening Miss Marjorie Sloane commenced a short programme with a pianoforte solo. Other items were:—Vocal solos, Mr Puddle (Kaiapoi), Miss Lynda Maddison, Mrs Rout, and) Mr Sheppard (Woodend); vocal double duet, Misses Lynda Maddison, Margaret Orchard, Mavis Cross, and Mrs Cuming; and a vocal charade by the following: Misses Mavis Cross and Daphne McQuillan, "Elderly Couple"; Miss Lynda Maddison, "Village Maiden"; Miss Enid- Lewitt, "Student": Mr L. Sheppard!, "Guard." Miss Marjorie Sloane played the accompaniments. Misses Mavis Cross and Margaret Orchard were in charge of the cork-spearing competition, which was won by Mr Harry Robb with 32 corks. Mrs Cuming was in charge of the fancy stall (Girls' Club). Other stall-holders were as follows:—Cake and produce, Mrs C. Morriss and Miss Hilda Judson; ice-cream and fruit salad; Misses Enid Lewitt and Lynda. Maddison; bran tub, Miss Marjorie Sloane and Daphne McQuillan; work, Mrs Morgan and Miss McKenzie, with assistants; sweets, Misses Margaret Orchard and Mavis Cross; afternoon tea and supper, Mrs and Miss Griffiths and Mrs Cross. Miss Daphne McQuillan was hostess to the members of the Waikuku Girls' Club at the church . vestry. Sewing, music, and chatting occupied a pleasant evening, at the conclusion of which the hostess served a dainty supper.

PARTY AT WOODEND. A number of young people of Woodend paid a surprise visit to the residence of Mr and Mrs T. Lewitt, who, with their family, are leaving the district shortly. Games and competitions were enjoyed during the evening. The competitions were won by Miss Margaret Orchard and Mr Petrie and Miss Enid Lewitt and Mr Lewitt. . Miss Margaret Orchard also gave recitations. After supper Mr Ron. Chinnery, on behalf of the young people present, presented Mrs Lewitt .with a handsome salad! bowl. Mr Lewitt responded on behalf of Mrs Lewitt.

Those present were: —Mr and Mrs Lewitt, Misses Enid and Peggy Lewitt, May Ballinger Margaret Chinnery, Mavis Cross (Waikuku), Lily Cutler, Janet Dempster, Rita and Stella Gibling, Betty Maddison (Waikuku), Margaret Orchard (Waikuku), Nancy Wagner, Messrs Ron. and Tom Chinnery, Don. Cutler, John Dempster, Bill Lewitt, Henry Petrie. Alan Wagner, Lawrie Whitlow (Waikuku), and Wilfred Whitlow.

PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DANCE The All Sports Assembly will hold a plain and fancy dress dance at the Rolleston street Hall to-night, commencing at 8.30. Prizes will be given to the lady and gentleman wearing the most original costumes. T. Jones' Band will supply the latest musical numbers ALL SPORTS ASSEMBLY. The All Sports Assembly held their usual weekly dance at the Albert Hall on Saturday night, when there was a very large attendance. Jones's full band supplied excellent musical numbers during the evening. DIXIELAND. A large crowd of dancers was present a' Dixieland on Saturday evening, when manv couples danced to the spirited music of Les Jlarston and his bright satellites. The supper tables were decorated by vases of ranunculi, snapdragon, and roses.

Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs McNaughton (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Green, Mr and Mrs C. P. Smith, Mr and Mrs Cadman, Mr and Mrs Quarrell, Mr and Mrs Erasmusson, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ballantyne, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mr and Mrs Reeves, Mesdameß Van Asch, Desmond Dodd Misses Phyllis Mann, Eileen Leggett d' Bailey Nance Madden, F. Nidd. Grace Nance' Zohrab, Du Feu, W. Alwailer, K. Wishart Ruby Carpenter. Sheila Jacobson (DunedinV Eileen Comerford, Joan Munro, R. Humphries' C. Fisher, Mollie Templeman, Aitken, Eileen Higginbotham. Smith, Murphy, Nolan Nancv McDougall, Witty, Marjorie Reid (Wellington), Doreen Kiver, Betty Cotterill, Billfe Strachan, Ida Torans, Isobel Ashworth Florence Bell, Muriel Johns, Ngaire Hooper. Rona Redpath, H. Grimmer, Adrienne Acland Kathleen Bristcd, Meta Nixon, Nancy Gibson' Anthea Loughnan. Lucy Sproule, Jean Mc' Dougall, Gunn, Wnnsborough, B. Pattrick Prestige, Marjorie Moon, Wilkins, Viva Johns' Legger, Ward, Geraldine Anderson, Margaret Stevenson, Dons Avery, Emerv, Crozier Messrs Burland. Rossi, C. Muir. j. Sproston' C. Kennedy, B. Henwood, Roger Blunt, Reid' Owen, Harry Anderson, O'Connell E -TO-' Wade, J. Manchester, Fullerton. G. Laurenson, A. W. Smithson, Doran, Evans Green Beardsell Poore, F. Bristed, Pickles, D e i Carl Jack Lawrence, Capt. K. Walker, Megsrs O. Anderson C 8. Jenkin. Wilkinson, ". Gillies, W. B. Harris. A. Lipßcomb W P Philp, R. O'Malley, Harold Haines, Claude Kingston, R. Hall, B. Loughnan, Melville Dearsley T. Harman. Stout, Francis, Davidson. Nichol, East. Jackson. Price Legger McFarlane, Dr. Bevnn-Brown, Messrs e' BaU? 1116 ' PriC6 ' Edg " Jones '

A DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE,

At the Canterbury "Women's Club on Saturday night a very Jarge number of club members enjoyed a musical party, at which Miss Agnes LawJor was hostess. The reception room was decorated with large bowls of exquisite roses which were greatly admired. Miss Lawlor wore a graceful frock of black georgette, embroidered on the skirt 'with white and crystal beads in bold design and brightened by a large red rose on the shoulder.

As might be expected from such an accomplished musician as Miss Lawlor, the programme arranged by her was of exceptional merit. Two pianoforte duos, "Walzer" (Wilm) played by Miss Mabel Radford, L.T.C.L., and Miss May Allison, L.C.T.L., and "Valso" (Arensky) by Miss Margaret Willis, L.A.8., and Miss Peggy Hayman L.A.8., were greatly enjoyed, and 'cello soli, "Berceuse" (Jarnefelt) and "Serenade" (Squire), played by Miss M. Chapman and accompanied on the piano by Miss M. "Wilson, won much applause. Of the throe vocalists, all of whom were accompanied by Miss Lawlor, Miss Marjorie Nekon sang tunefully and with much expression Roger Quilter's three songs of the sea: "The Sea Bird," "Moonlight," and "By the Sea"; Miss Dorothy Sharp sang "Che faro" (Gluck), and Miss Edna Donaldson gave an effective and devotional rendering of Pas-ton-Cooper's "Ave Maria," followed by "Wbodforde Finden's "Song of the Lotus Lily." The three girls each received an enthusiastic encore. A fine programme was concluded with the masterly performance of TschaikosvsKi's pianoforte concerto, "Ist Movement Op. 23" by Miss Lawlor and Miss Margaret Willis. Before supper was served Mrs J. A. Flesher thanked Miss Lawlor and all the performers for the musical tieat they had provided. FANCY DRESS PARTY. The children's fancy dress party was held on Saturday in the Sunbeam Kindergarten schoolroom. There were many very pretty and attractive costumes, and the judging was a difficult task. The party opened with a grand march. Then followed a programme of dance and song by Miss Fowler's pupils, and kindergarten children. , A damty afternoon tea was provided by the mothers of Sunbeam children. The prizes were as follows:—Oliver's Confectionery, Norman Hocking; Indian, Lester Stonyer; Kariiane Nurse, Lulu Dyer; Basket of Flowers, Laurel White; Rooster, Alan McKenzie; Bueen Elizabethan Maid, Annette Carlisle; Shavings, Frank Wateonj Raven Tea, Irene Dyer; Milkmaid, Joan Nankivell; Yellow Rose, June Coulter; Sundowner, Teddy Brooks; Clergyman, Alan Woof; Winter, Jimmie Poole; Paper Parcel, David Williams; Early Victorian, Winnie Dyer; Buy British Goods, Billie Gunderson; Christmas Cake. Audrey Condliffe; Japanese, Lesley Allen;'Scarlet Poppies, Phyllis and Dorothy Franks; Chicken, Nancy Greenatfay.; Rose, Dorothy Petrie. There were many others present, representing Irish Lassie, Folly, 80-Peep and Boy Blue,' Page, Frog, Robin Redbreast, Dandelion, Cigarette, Superstition, Butterfly, Peerless Flour, Canterbury Bell, Japanese, Chinese, Brown's Flour, Felix the Cat, Poisonous Berry, Red Poppy, Daily Need, Fairies, Garden Seeds, Danger, French Student, Winter, and Father Christmas.