WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19175, 5 December 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 pergonal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the denatures of both parties. . Correspondence 1b invited on any , matters affecting, or of interest to. women. Mrs George Rhodes has rcturn-jo j from a visit to her daughter. Mrs Bon J Howell, Cave. Dr. and Mrs J. Gorc-Ncwell (Oxford terrace are leaving next week tor ] Melbourne, to spend Christmas witn , Mrs Newell's sister*. Th.- Hon. G. .1. Smith ™d -Mrs thuith ("River-law.'' St. Martins) returned to Christcluirch yesterday from Widiiniton Mr< Sutro (Hawko's Day), nho is the jr.u-si of Mrs T. F. Gibson, Fen- • •ahou i- !ea\ing to-morrow for the ;u-.rtli. Mariorie Wait (Riccarton) lias returned from a visit to Mrs E. P. H. Nurln:ry. --Sherwood.'' Waiau. Miss E Mclnman is the guest of Mrs W. ,1. Nairn ("Lowlands"). Leeston. Mi>< Helen Thomson, wlio has completed her course in home science at the Otaso University, has returned to Christchurch. and 'is spending the vacation with her mother, Mrs Hugh Thomson Riccarton. Miss M. A. Rain (Head street. Sumner), who has been visiting friends in the North Tsland. returned home on Saturday, Mrs McClelland (Temuka) is visiting relatives in Christchurch. Miss MeSweeney, who has resigned from the staff of the New Zealand farmers' Co-op., was entertained ft a farewell gathering, and presented with a set Moorcroft ware. She left tor Wellington last week to take up another position. Mr and Mrs Campbell (Nelson) and Mr and Mrs Booth (Nelson) are at Warner's HoteL

Dr. and Mrs (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. Renncll (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs V. le Cren' (Fairlie) are at the United Service Hotel. The engagement is announced of Miss Alice Parsons, fourth daughter of the late Mr H. J. Parsons and Mrs Parsons, of Eiffelton, to Mr Douglas Clemont, of Ealing, Rangitata. Amongst visitors at the South Caifterbury Jockey Club's Meeting at Tirnaru were Mr and Mrs Charles Clifford and Miss R. Clifford, and Mr and Mrs Derrick Gould. / Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Miss D. Mcßrearty (Greymouth), Mrs and Miss Walker (Akaroa), Madam Florry Roscoo (Wellington), Mr L. A. Clements (Timaru), Mr N. Levy (Wellington), Mr <i. R. Hart (Auckland)', Mr Thos. Burgess (Adelaide), Mr Marshall (Wellington), Mr Geo. Georgeson (Invercargill). On Saturday, December .10th, a "Grand Continental" will be held in Lcwisham Hospital grounds, Bealey avenue, in aid of the Sisters' Rest House on Cashmere Hills. Besides dancing, games, and side-shows, a baby show will be h dd.

Two new appointments ct young Englishwomen have been made to the staff of St. Margaret's College which will strengthen an already strong staff. Miss M. Smith, of the Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, who is coming to teach English Literature and possibly Latin, has the qualification of the Final Honours School of English Language and Literature of the Oxford Honours B.A. Miss G. M. Loney, who is coming to give physical education, got her diploma at the Chelsea College of Physical Education. She has also qualified in the conjoint examination of the Chartered -Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics, ami the advanced examination of the English Folk-dance Society.—"Church News." The All Sports Assembly held their usual weekly dance at the Albert Hall on Saturday evening, there being a very large attendance, amongst whom were members of the J. C. 'Williamson Company.

COLD ROAST PORK. To get the fullest satisfaction from a plate of cold roast pork add a liberal dash of Military Pickle, the perfect seasoner. It adds a piquant touch to the pork that brings out all its hidden flavour. The Military Pickle quickens your appetite and adds to your appreciation of food. —<J THE SEARCH FOR SOAP. In the hunt for laundry helps women try one brand of soap after another. Many are good as far as they go, but being just ordinary soaps they hardly reach the required standard. It's not until the housewife discovers the purity, the effectiveness, and the extra help of Verbena Soap that she knows her search is ended. Ask your grocer for Verbena, the First Grade Soap. —2

Something worth knowing.—Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, make to order, all classes of surgical footwear, and keep in stock good fittings with special waist supports, which give ease and comfort to tired feet. We invite inspection. —6

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Ureas well ("Lismore") is the guest of Mrs Mathieson (Wai-iti road/. Miss G. Paterson (Sefton street* leaves to-day on a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs W. T. Ritchie have returned from a visit to England. Miss Harrison (North Canterbury; is the gueot of Mrs R. T. Turnbull (Heverity road). Mr and Mrs J. C. Guinness (Fairliej are visiting Mrs Cartwright (Orbell street;. Mrs V. R. Coonibes (Auckland) arrived in limaru on Saturday to visit Mrs M. le Cren (Nile street). Recent arrivals at the «Grosvenor Hotel include:—Mr and Mrs J. A. Mathewson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs 0. A. Clifford (London). Mr and Mrs T. C. Robinson (Rotherham), Miss Clifford (London), Miss Robinson (Rotherham), Miss Booth (Carterton), Messrs \. Khouri (Christcluirch}, Ward (Christchiirch). Blake (Christchurch). Robbie (Christchurch) R. Clifford (London). W. L. Clifford'(Christcluirch], A. Dickson (Christchurch-), R. Maedonald (Christchurch),- E. C'nddon • (Christchurch). J. G. Maedonald (Christchurch). E. J, Corcoran (Christchurch). and W. J. McDonald (Wellington). Recent arrivals at the Hvdro Grand frotel include:—Mr and Mrs C. W. F. Hamilton (Pah-lie). Mr and Mrs T. A. Hunter (Dunedin). Mr G. Gerard (Cliristcburch), and Major ]\ H. 801 l (Dunedinl

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ! WOMEN. The monthly meeting of the (Jhristehureh Branch of the National Council of Women was held in the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening. Miss Jamieson presiding. Delegates were piesent from the Canterbury Mothers' Union, the W.C.T.U.. the Y.W.C.A., the Women Teachers' Association. Free Kindergarten Association, the Howard League for Penal Reform, Social Hygiene Society, the Salvation Army, and honorary members' group. ' Mrs Fraer reported that the deputation regarding a crematorium had been favourably received by the City Council, the Mayor and several councillors lieing sympathetic towards the proposal. Some, however, were doubtful as to the existence of a widespread desire for such establishment, but Mrs Fraer had punted out that the public needed educating in this as in other reforms. The national treasurer, Miss Jackson, wnte asking that the annual levy of Is per member for the funds of the International Council be forwarded as early as possible, and many of those present contributed. Hearty thanks were accorded to Mrs Fraer for her invitation to meet Miss Margaret Moss, deputy-superintendent of the Bureau of Child Welfare for Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Miss Moss had given' interesting and useful information regarding tlr. work. Mosdames Fraer and Taylor reported having had a brief interview with the Right Hon. % S. Amery regarding the nationality of married women. Mrs Acheson brought forward a suggestion for an amendment to the Destitute Persons Act. It was decided to further consider the subject at the March meeting. Christmas cheer for the inmates of a home was mooted, and many of those present volunteered to provide a suitable gift for one or more persons, arrangeitents being left in the hands of Mcsdames Fraer, Taylor, and Tomlinson. , ■ Miss Cardale gave an interesting address on "Pensions," pointing out that •while New Zealand pensions were generally on a fairly liberal scale compared with those of other countries, there were several directions in which amendments were desirable. For example, childless widows were not eligible for pensions until qualified by years for the old-ag pension, and a woman widowed at fifty might find serious difficulty in entering the industrial world. Orphan children who lost their mother before their father were not entitled to pensions. This latter fact not infroqnently pressed hardly, on elder brothers and sisters who were struggling to keep the little ones in the home.

A PLEASANT PARTY. A delightful social organised by Mrs F C. Malpas, secretary, was held at the Psychic • chester street, on Wednesday even my, and was attended by members and their friends. Mrs A. Gray, of Kaiapoi. contributed excellent dance music and was also accompanist to the following artists:—Mrs Hadfield (song), Mr and Mrs Malpas (humorous duet), Miss Nortontaylor (song), M r Nortontaylor and F. C. Malpas (duet). Every item was greatly appreciated. Games and novel competitions caused much amusement. Mesdames Lew and Duncan were in charge of the variety stall and Mrs .and Miss Nortontaylor of the cake stall, the financial result from both proving most gratifying, and everything being disposed of. Misses Lane and Burrell were in charge of the supper arrangements.

DIXIELAND. On Saturday evening another delightful dance was held at Dixieland, which was well filled by an enthusiastic crowd of dancers. Lea. Marston and his orchestra provided a programme of new dance music. Among the many present were: Mr and Mrs I. Clissold. Mr and Mrs C. P. Smith, Mr and Mrs W. S. Clark. Mr and Mrs F. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Boulton, Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Mr and Mrs S. J. Moore, Mr and Mrs Cecil Quane, Mesdames Richards and Skinner, Misses O'Maher. Linda Taylor, F. Gebbie, Nance Madden, Mercia Cotton, Coleen Lukis, Smith. Rena Crig, S. Smith, Faith Farmer, A. Garlick, Mulcock, Alice Gunn, Ray Maurel, L. Sorrell, Marjorie Mounsey, Marjorie Pearson, Jean Mitchell, Noyle Baker, Joan Pallarati, Good, Beryl Parsonson, Nell Msrrie, Olga Raphael, Anne Stevenson, A. Cadle, Norah Thomson. M. Gillies, Kathleen Bristed, Fanny Middleton, Jean McDougall, Ruth Wynn-Williams, Beatrice Patrick, Mavis Bishop, Joan Johnson, Alma Hanger, Mary Hiatt, Phyllis Smith, IsabeJ Turrell, Amy Turner, Norah Hoare, Nell Buddo, Nancy Gibson, Betty Cotterill, Messrs Parlane, Eales, George Dawson, Sproston, C. R. Riordan, K. Cooper, O'Connel, H. L. Bush, Brown, I. Skipworth, A. Fanar. Knight, Stout, A. Fraser, C. Pethybridge, Walter Baker, Edgar Jones, Bruce Brown, Bacon, H. P. Hopkins, K. Keane. Donald Knight, Harley Birdling, A. R. O'Maliey, N. E. Robertson. K. James. R. Hall, Frank Morrison. Griff Bristed, Harold Haines, V. Edmonds, I. J. Davidson, Sharpe, Orbell, Donald, Reece, Smith, Frank Marrie, McNeil, W. McKenjie, E. Ritchie, Irwin. Max Musgrave, Brian Todd, Commander David Boyle, Captain K. Walker.

MERIVALE PARISH FETE. By lending her spacious grounds at "Rangiruru'' for the annual fete on Saturday, Miss Gibson earned the. gratitude of the parishioners of St. Mary's, Merivale, who flocked to the : gathering- in pleasant anticipation of suendiii" the afternoon m eh arming ■ surroundings. They were not disappointed. The gay gardens filtered by fine trees, looked beautiful in the brilliant sunshine and even the stalk, iir'ranged on the lawns, were decorated to harmonise with the scene. In addition to the usual entertainments, a keenly-contested tennis tournament was enjoyed by the more strenuously inclined visitors and was eventually won bv Mr and Miss Smithson. with* Mr and Mrs R. W. Beeves as runners-up. Mr Edwin Hamilton, w;io acted as honorarv secretary, assisted by the vestrymen of St. Mary's, worked earuestlv for tho success of the fete, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the laying out of the church grounds and to*St. Anne's Home at Papanui. The following were the stalls and stall-holders:—Tea tent, Mesdames _T. F. Gibson. George Helmore, J. H. Williams, A. K. Firth, Hugh Acland, Percy Wynn-Williams, and helpers; fancy stall, Mrs Irving Carney and Miss Joan Fulton ; flower stall, Mrs W. H. Cowper and Mrs A. L. Denniston; produce, Mesdames A. R. Bloxam, C. L. Hart, Philip Hume, and helpers; sweets,. Mrs Mcßae Peacock, Mrs 11. Wyatt, Misses 11. Webb, E. Travers, Mat-son, Nancy Salmond, and helpers; cake .stall, Mothers' Union, with Mrs Webiey and Mrs McKechnie in charge; work stall. Mrs T. Y. Wardrop. Mrs IT. iS. Lawrence, Misses Bigg-Wither (2) and Newton: bran tub. Misses Mcr>oii£>all (2); strawberries, Mrs E. .7. Cordner and Mrs F. I. Cowlishaw; St. Anne's Hall, Sisters of St. Anne's ami helpevs: tennis tournament, Messrs H. G. Helmore. W. R. Lascelles, D. Ilobl-s. and committee.

ST. PETER'S FETE. The hundreds of visitors who attended St. Peter's Fete at Colonel Studholme's home, Middleton Grange, on Saturday had reason once more to bo grateful to the pioneers of Canterbury, who in their wisdom had planted trees in suitable situations to provide shelter and add beauty to the landscape m the days of their grandchildren. And their labours have borne fruit abundantly at Middleton Grange, where a feature of the beautiful grounds, set in a frame of trees, is a grassy depression down ivliose sloping banks on Saturday happy children played exciting games and within whose sheltered confines many attractive stalls were arranged. Bevond the trim lawns, surrounded with more stalls and many tea-tables lay the gay gardens, and on the further outskirts a patient pony and a docile donkey carried dozens of children, wild with excitement, up and clown tho green paddocks. The music of Derry's Band added to the general air of festivity. Miss Laura Bowen, the very efficient secretary, and her large band of helpers deserve sincerest congratulations on the success of the fete, which was formally opened by Archbishop Julius in a characteristically cheery little speech. Colonel and Mrs John Stud holme, by whose generosity the gathering was held amid such charming sylvan scenes, were hospitably zealous for the enjoyment of all tho visitors and spent o busy time welcoming old friends, many of whom were former residents at lliccarton, tho oldest Anglican parish in Christchurch.

The following were the stalls and stall-holders:—Tea stall, Miss Hay ton, Mrs Hanson, Miss Budge, Mrs Southern, Mrs- Barnctt, Mrs E. LovellSmith, Miss E. Hayton, and Miss H. Freeman; Mothers' Un.ion stall, Mrs Hodginson, Mrs Holmes, Mrs Joe Carlton, Mrs Purvis; work stall, Mrs York, Mrs Ward. Mrs Sandrey, Miss Kincaid, Mrs Moreland, Mrs Piper; produce, Miss Bowen, Mrs Kirkwood, Mrs Smith, Mrs Saul, Mrs H. Studholme, Miss Ballantyne, Miss Maude, Miss Laura Bowen ; strawberries and cream, Misses Jean Ballantyne, Nancy Green, and Gwen Clarke; sweets, Mrs W. B. Clorkson. Miss Sandrey, and Mrs Jagger: variety, Jlrs Allen and Mrs Palmer: books, Miss Gardiner, Miss Tippine, and Crusaders; games and comlietitions. Junior Boys' Bible Class (under Mr Allen); deck tennis and humble poppy, Mr D. Studholme, Miss •C. Bowen, Miss M. Studholme, Miss J. Gardner, and Miss J. St. John: bran pie. Mrs Crosse, Misses Badham Smith, find Elizabeth Morris; ice-creams. Mrs Waller and Mrs Scott; nail-driving competition, Mr Hanson: in charge of donkey rides, Mr Frank Neave.

WINTER GARDEN CABARET. There was an excellent attendance at the Winter Garden Cabaret on Saturday night. Music was supplied by Bailey's Dance Orchestra. Amongst those present were: Dr. and Mrs Gould, Dr. and Mrs Watson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs H. J. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs W. A. Caldwell, Mrs Boyd, Mr and Mrs C. A. G. Langc, Mr and Mrs W. Williamson, Mr and Mrs G. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs H. P. V. Brown, Mr and Mrs P. Harle, Mr and Mrs. Cecil Wood, jun. (Timaru), Mr and Mrs W. A. Erasmusson, Mr and Mrs T. G. Fox, Mr and Mrs W. E. Clarke, Mr and Mrs IT Beauvais, Mr and Mrs Morton, Mr and Mrs P. D. Anderson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Morgan, Mrß Harvey, Mr and Mrs C. M. Carratti, Mr and Mrs W. Hollis, Madam Alwyn, Mr and Miss Ferguson, Mr and Mrs W. 0. S. Adam, Mr and Mrs A. Rodie,-Mr and Mrs M. C. Cooper, Mr and Mrs A. Stacey, Mrs Georgo Hutton, Mrs Ken. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs L. Harris, Mr and Mrs J. Rex, Mr and Mrs Leicester Marsack, Mrs Norman Duncan, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Mrs Phipps Black, Mr and Mrs G. T. Bullock, Mrs P. S. Lawrenco, Mrs Whiting, Mr and Mrs Kennedy, Mr and Mrs C. J. Robinson, Mr and Mrs E. Rawnsley, Mr and Mrs S. Haywood, Mr and Mrs B. T. Coburn, Mrs Daunt, Mr and Mrs L. Hudson, Misses Fay Gibson, Clorine Madden, Lorna Broadway, Olga Raphael, Betty Mulcock, Alva Cadle, Fitzhenry, Hammond, Rena Algie, Marewa Parkinson, Eileen Orchard, Marjorie Moon, Anne Stephenson, Olga Smith (Blenheim), Bessie Macdonald, Rosie Ware, Margery Mcpherson, Gwen Anson, Phyllis Mann, Reita Newton, Gwj-nneth Muff, Edith Thornton, Joan Dean, Violet Balkind, Maisie McLennan, Mona Robbins, Muriel Price, Mona Crawford, Gladys Carter, Evelyn Cresswell, Marie Woolley, E. Travis, Murielle Johnston, Gwen Shadrack, Vera Curwen, Christine Tait, Alma Brown, Joan Taylor, Marjorie Beattie, 'Rita Williams, Grace Schimanski, Eunice Ansony Mary Perrie, Nancy Munnings. Susie Hampton, Mabel Crooke, Lanra Matson, Ewan, Lucy Smith, R. Williams, Renee Kidd, V. Thompson, Avis Hsbbs, Wynn Brougham, A. Anderson, Dorothy Welsh, D. Peach, Lynda Farmer, Kitty Lyons, F. Grubb, Mona Crawford, Lynda Davidson, Joyce Pearson, Dulce Boyce, Mabel Curwen, Olga Wacked, Renee Muir, Dainty Bailey, Agnes Doyle, Manson, Stevens, Eva Vincent, Betty Orchard. Fay Nixon, Gene Hart, Olive Gray, Lorna Hardie, Mary Stevenson, Elsie Wood, Grace Batchelor, Evelyn Barnett, Kathleen Armstrong, Maisie Turner, Alma Macdonald, Margery Clinton, Esmo Harley, Ethel Clayton, Chris Matson, F. Leighton, Winnie Chapman, Edna McCormick, Iris Campbell, Ellen Cooper, Doris Wright, Dorothy Andrews, Commander Boyle, Messrs Kingscote, Thompson, C. Sprosten, H. R. Sim, Cajrfain Corby, Messrs J. Tansey, C. Mitchell, J. Archer, G. Tattle, E. Baker, H. Howie (Wellington), P. J. Fotheringham, J. Gray W. J. Brown, E. Mann. J. Gormley, A. J. Fahey, W. J. Wilson, W. Overend, H. V. Rossi, C. Burland, S. Taylor (Darfield), H. Campbell, G. Lowe, E. Duncan. L. C. Robinson, N. W, Robinson, Clark, G. M. Skone, C. Lewis, V. Borgfeldt, J. Anderson, Jamieson, Raymond Era6muson, J. C. East, H. Hobbs, T. Paterson, G. McLennan, M. Breitmeyer, L. Woodwood, V. Kingdon, T. Champion, M. Mitten, H. T. Mahon, R. Kennedy. G. Harvey, A. Ward, H. R. Sampson. F. T. Badcock (Wellington), 0. Walker, J. Wilson, F. Wilson, W. A. O'Lauchlan, C. Tipler, S. R. Carleton, A. C. Muir, Cyril Poulton, W. J. Stacey, H. J. White, J. Woolccok, Randall, Galbraith, L. Evans, Stringer, T. Richardson, Knox, G. Bailey, Maxwell, M. Barnett, T. Vincent, Owen, Hudson, S. King, Neale, L. Sharpe, Turnbull, F. R. Smith, Jenkins. L. Parker, D. Armstrong. Hawker. C. Ballantyne. McKendry, Orbell, Grant, Hayes, H. M. White, F. Allen, Clarkson, M. Tnrnbull, and S. R. Bonnington. -

WEDDINGS. GIBSON-DANBY. The following account of a wedding, appearing in a -Melbourne exchange, will be of much interest to Chru>tToorak, was the telting for an attractive wedding Soup on Wednesday, loth when Mm lla Dimby was , marned o Mr ibomas *'. M. Gibson the ceremony being performed by Bishop ArniSt The "bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P. J. W. Uanby, bt. Aubin's, Merriwee avenue, Toorak, and tlio bridegroom the son o -Ur and Mrs T. E. Gibson, "Ashbrook. Christch'urch, -New Zealand. Deep cream duuhesse satin, througn which showed the faintest tinge of shell pink from the lining, formed the graceful frock worn by the bride. It was made with slightly flared panels inlet at each side, which tell ankleleneth across the front of the skirt with two rounded floating panels, chirred at the low-set waistline, which opened to show a wide band of, cream Dli«se georgette. The long train of palest pink and cream tulle tell from a straight band of pearl embroidery acres the shoulders, and was weighted with a half circle of orange blossom, and terminated in four points, the same outline being followed by the lovely 100-year-old Limerick lace veil, which was lent by Mrs Trevor Gould (Svdney). This was caught to the head with a narrow trail of orange blossom buds, and had a wee cluster of the buds over each ear. A shower bouquet of deep, creamy roses wa3 carried. , The' bridesmaids, Misses Innes Gould (Svdney), Betty Danby (sister of the bride), 'and little Jill Black well, were frocked in soft sweet pea pink grosgrain silk and tulle. The semi-fitting bodices of the silk, having the normal waistline marked across the back with a hidden line of stitching, while the full skirts were of numbers of narrow overlapping flounces of the tulle. The two elder girls wore wide-brimmed erin. hats to match, banded with narrow ribbon velvet, and carried bouquets of deep red roses, while the youngest maid wore a circlet of roses in her hair, and had a chain of pale pink and blue flowers twisted from each of her wrists. Mr K. Danby (brother of the bride) was best man, and Mr R. Stokes groomsman. After the ceremony Mr y'nd Mrs Danby entertained relatives mid friends at No. 9 Darling street, South Yarra.

ENSEMBLE MUSICAL PARTY. On Saturday evening at the Chamber of Commerce Buildings, Miss Betty Hannam and members of her Girls' Club held an ensemble. musical evening. Bowls of marigolds and poppies were artistically arranged about the hall. The president, Miss Hannam, who wore a charming frock of pink georgette with smart touches of black and gold, received the guests. After she had briefly outlined the aims of the club an interesting and varied programme was given. During the interval the president was the recipient of a handsomelybound book of poems from the club girls and a crystal vase from Rona Davis. A dainty supper terminated un enjoyable evening. Among the guests were:—Dr. and Mrs Hansen, Mr and Mrs Selwyn Bruce, Mr and Mrs Shirtcliff (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Shaw, Mr and Mrs A. Baxter, Mr and Mrs Holmes. Mr and Mrs Cape Williamson, Mr and Mrs Hitchcock, Mr and Mrs Chamberlain. Mr and Mrs T. Gough, Mr and Mrs Hay, Mr and Mrs Sharp, Mr and Mrs J. Hall, Mrs Hannam, Mrs Maffev < Mrs Townsend. Mrs C. Sawtell, Mrs Telford, Mrs E. Rensteen, Mrs Walker, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Denton, Mrs Davis, Misses Walker, Ballantyne, G. Ballantyne, Bruce, E. Comyns Thomas. B. Atkinson, Glen, Stringer, Gregg. Mendail Smith, Katrine Labatt, Nancy Houselander, Kathleen Sharp, M. Shaw, J. Ballantyne, A. Upham, N. Hitchcock, L. Denton, S. Holmes, W. Davis. L. Hargreaves M. Ekensteen, K. Lambie, P. Maffey, «and boarders from St. Margaret's College, Mr Tipping, Mr Dodge, Mr R. Townsend, Mr R. Hay, and Mr C. Labatt.

ST. CECELIA'S GUILD CONCERT. The concert which took place in the Cathedral Hall, Barbadoes street, under the auspices of the St.' Cecelia's Guild (Convent ex-pupils), proved most successful. In the first part the two choruses in character. "Japanese Land" and "Songs of Old London," afforded a very pleasing variety, and gave evidence of effective musical and artistic training. The solos and _ elocutionary items were given by experienced artists and were enthusiastically encored. The chief feature of the second part was a one-act comedy entitled "The Rest Cure" by the well-known English composer, Gertrude Jennings. This play was splendidly acted. The Hall was crowded and a large sum towards the Secondary School Building Fund was realised. The promoters and organisers of St. Cecelia's Guild have every reason to be pleased with the success of their first public appearance. PARTY AT MEDBURY.

At the invitation of Mr and Mrs E. J. Chennells and the pupils of Medbury School a very pleasant fete was held in the grounds of Medbury School, Clyde road, Fendalton, on Saturday afternoon. With commendable independence of spirit, the boys arranged the gathering with the object of raising funds for the improvement of their sports ground and of ultimately providing a pavilion. They were nobly seconded by their parents and adult friends, who were m charge of the stalls. Variety was lent to the. party by the excitement of two cricket matches played during the afternoon. In the match, senior boys v. fathers, the boys won by 98 runs to 62. In the second match, junior' boys v. fathers, the fathers vanquished their diminutive opponents by a margin of 19 runs. Mr S. Fritz Seymour's orchestra rendered spirited music during the afternoon. The following were the stalls and stall-holders-.—Tea stall, Mrs H. S. Leach; work stall, Mrs Barak • sweets stall, Mrs Luttrell; art stall, Miss Barak; cake stall, Miss Lee; ice-cream stall, Miss Edwards; toy stall, Miss Gebbie and Miss Trewin.