WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20094, 25 November 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

.. fler Excellency Lady Bledislco, :u> eompanied by Lieutenant J. Elvortky, R.N., A.D.C., left last night i'or Wellington. Nurse Maude acknowledges grateSully tho gift of .i'l for -'Those in v:c&d." Mrs L. R. Tosswiii (Duucdin) id the guest of Mrs H. T. Tosswill, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs F. Wilding ("I'owdhope," Opawa), who have been visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilding, Southland, are returning to Christchurch to-day. Mrs T. Forrest (Methven) is spending a few months at the New Brighton Cafe. Mrs J. C. Westall, jun., who was married at Blair Athol at the end of August, is arriving iai New Zealand ucxt month. Her husband is an officer of H.M.S. Diomede. Mr and Mrs H. A. Niven (Wcllington), Mrs J. I>. Fatnilton, and Miss E. Familton (Oamaru) are staying .it Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs G. G. Webb, Mr and Mrs W. Kelman, Mr and Mrs A. Derbie (Invercargili), and Mr and Mrs A. E. Gascoigne (Dunedin) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Dr. nncl Mrs Redman (Pie_ton) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include Mr G. Gray (Dunedin), Miss A. Moore (Amberley), and Mr D. Golightly (Dunediu). The engagement i.s announced or trances sl»ir&aret Macgree.or, third daughter of Airs Reid and the late Mr Charles Stuart Roid, Hoslyn. Dunedin, to lan Warrra, eldest son of Mrs Macbean Stewart, and the late LieutenantColonel D. Macbean Stewart, Merivale lane, Christchurch.

The City Council last night passed a vote of condolence with Miss Nixon, in the death of lier father, Mr C. 11. Nison, shift engineer in the converter- station, who had been in the Council's employ for eighteen years. A street collection will be taken up on Wednesday, November 26th, to augment the funds to provide a memorial to the memory oi' Mrs Annie Herbert. Citizens will all remember Mrs Herbert's wonderful wor!; among tho needy poor of the City. At Sc.. Michael Hal!, Durham street, t rt -mc-rro".r afternoon, tho annual parish sale of work will be opened l>v Dr. \. C. Sandston at 2.30 o'clock. This annual sale has long been particularly ; >~>pular, because each year the stalls have been splendidly stocked u-ith a great variety of goods, fll reasonably priced. This year's tale will t,-nhanc-e th._- reputation of St. Michael's parishioners, v/ho have been, for months, working verv hard to stock their stalls. The sale will be continued to-morrow evening and on Thursday afternoon and evening. Recent guests at Fair View House, Hanmer -Springe, includes Mr and Mrs Williams (Christchurch), Mr Phillipe (Kaiapoi), Miaa Kermode (England), Mr McNish, Mr F. Barrett, Mr Clark, and Mr Hunter (Christchurch'), Mr Trainor (Eangiora), Mr G. Stavart (Hanmer), Mr Fe&ver. and Mr Littor. (Culverden), Mr Quartermain (Halimer), Mr R. McKay (Balmoral), Mr Reid (Ashburton), Mr Adairii, sen. (Christchurch), Mr W. Smith (.Balmoral), Miss ] Maclntyre and friend '(Christchurch), Mr W. J., Mrs, and Miss .Willis (Christchurch), Mr Plows (Christchurch), Mr H. Buttle (Hanmer), Mr E. Moorhouse (Balmoral), Mr C. Carlson (Hanmer), Mrs C. Riordan, Mrs C. Haigh (Christchurch), Mr H. Adams, jun. (Christchurch), and Mr and Mrs W. L. ! Ormandy (Christchurch). Recent arrivals at Hanmer House, Hanmer Springs, include Misses J. Smith and M. Brownlie (Christchurch), Mr T. Hampton (Waikari), Mr G. Digben (Christchurch), Miss E. Duncan (Christchurch), Mr McClelland (Christchurch), Mrs J. S. Wilson (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Moritzson (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Sherman (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs F. W. Myer (Tai Tapu), Mr 11. Melville (St. James), Mr and Mrs IT. Anderson (Christchurch), Mr W. Scott (Glenwye), Messrs A. Oldfield and T. Barrett (•'The Poplars"), Messrs J. H. Liddls and H. G. Marris (Christchurch), Misses Packer (Christchurch), Mr N. Gardiner (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. J. Fisher (Cashmere Hills), Misses Jardine and M. Mason (Timaru), and Miss June Myer (Tai Tapu). Recent arrivals at tho Lodge, Hanmer Springs, include Mr Henry Cottrcll (Christchurch), Mrs Murry Smith (Christchurch), Miss Cook (Christchurch), Mrs Johnston (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Crozier (Christchurch), Mrs H. Buchanan (Christchurch), Mrs M. A. Powrio (Christchurch), Mr E. C. Satchel! (Christchurch), Mrs Leonard Clark (Christchurch), Miss H. Elmslio (Christchurch), Mr E. A. Adkins (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. P. Cosgriff (Christchurch), Miss P. Senior Lawrence (Christchurch), Mr and Miss Rogers (Belfast), Dr. and Mrs Unwin (Timaru), Mr P. W. Eiby (Christchurch), Miss Eiby (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Miller and John (Christchurch), Rev. D. N. and Mrs Webster (Christchurch), Rev. F. and Mrs Rule (Christchurch), and Mrs Chaß. Gordon (Hawke's Bay). ORIGINAL TOILETRY CREATIONS. The exquisitively original toiletries now on display at E. Cameron Smith's show how vitally new and different are | the 1930-1931 designs. The rich quality | and distinctivness of these modern lines i appeals irresistible to fine taste. For ! the exclusive in toiletries—E. Cameron j Smith 'e, the Big Pharmacy, Cathedral J square. —8 j APPOINTMENTS BEING BOOKED. ! Appointments are being rapidly booked for permanent waving bv both the Macdonald and the fiugene methods at Misses R. and M. Bsattie's, 748 Colombo street, above Chisnall and Stewart's. We would take this opportunity to advise our many clients to book early their appointments for bofore Christmas and the holidays. —- WAYS TO A MAN'S HEART. It takes more than pepper nnd salt to give a fish or meat dish just that right flick of flavour men relish so mncb. It takes the rich, sweet-tasting Military Worcester Sauce to lift plain, everyday meals out of the commonplace. Ask your grocer for Military Worcester Sauce. Is 3d quart bottle. j"SYDAL'- SALES INCREASE—WHY? I There may be a "slump" in New ZeaI land, but "Sydal" does not feel it. Sales last year were the largest for forty years. This year they are better still. "Nothing succeeds like success." If you buy a jar of "'Sydal 5 ' you will secure a true friend. —9 Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so. a small advertisement in the classified section of This Press will be all you tieed. 12 words Is, tiiree insertions 2s 6d. « —l>

The .Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication £ is the "Women's Corner" items o£ social or personal n^w&. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement £ notices must bear the signatures of botli parties. Correspondones is invited on any matters affecting, e:' ol" interest to, x womei. i : :

LADY BLEDISLOE ENTERTAINED. Scnsiblo or the honour that Lady J Bledisloe was bestowing upon tho Canterbury Women's Club by visiting the club-roms yesterday afternoon, the members in full force attended the very pleasant reception at which hc-r Excellency was entertained. The drawing-room was artistically decora tod with arum lilies, rhododendrons, and lupins, while in low crystal bowls were arranged many beautiful roses. Her Excellency, who v. as accompanied by Lieutenant J. C. Elworthv, 11. N., A.D.C., was received by the president, Mrs J. A. Flesher. She wore a graceful gown of mignonette green floral chiffon, patterned in cyclamen, blue, amber, and deeper shades of green and made with plain bodice and full skirt, falling longer at tbe sides. Her coat of green face-cloth to tone with her frock was trimmed with collar and cuffs of doep cream fur and felt hat to match waa turned softly off the faco and caught with a brilliant buckle. Mrs Flesher wore a handsome frock of black satin and lace, and a coal, with scarf collar of black reversible satin. Her small hat of black felt and velvet had an upturned brim and was finished with an outstanding cluster of ospreys at one side. Mrs H. Holland, a former president of the club, who has been absent in Wellington for many months, wore a frock of navy reversible satin, with dainty touches of beige georgette and navy lace, and a navy straw hat. Mrs Flesher. in welcoming Lady Bledisloe, presented her with a posy of rosebuds and maidenhair. It was, she said, the first time the members of the club had had the pleasure of entertaining her Excellency, and they were delighted to have the honour. "We women of Christchurch," Mrs Flesher said, "are a little jealous of our sisters in Auckland and Wellington, where there are vice-regal residences and tbe people enjoy the privilege of having their Excellencies living in their midst." While realising that Lady Bledisloo, so far from her home, must sometimes be lonely, she hoped that the years she and Lord Bledisloo spent in Now Zealand would be full of happiness for them both. Lady Bledisloe uianked Mrs Flesher and the members of the club for their welcome and for the bouquet. She was, she said, deeply aprpeciative or tho welcome accorded her. So great was the kindness of the people of New Zealand thct she hardly realised she was far from home. Tf, during her stay in tho Dominion, she was able to do anything for the betterment of women, she would be very happy indeed to help. Miss Agnes Lawlor, who wore a wine-rod crepe de chine frock and a mastic straw hat banded with brown ribbon, was greatlv applauded for her playing of ChaminSde's Fourth Walts. After tea was dispensed the members were afforded an opportunity of meeting her Excellency.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The New Zealand officevs .-r t,i;e Womcn'ii Christian Temperance Union held their tinr.l meeting for the year during last week in Christchurch. Thoso present were Mr 3 T. E. Taylor, J P., Dominion president <in the chair), Miss C. Henderson (B.A. Dominion corresponding secretary), Miss C. Kirk, J.P. (Dominion recording seoretarv}, Miss M. B. Lovell Smith (Dominion treasurer), and Mrs W. D. Pcryman, editor of t.he "Whit© Ribbon A considerable amount of business connected with tho New Zealand literature department and the national headquarters was transacted and resolutions for th? convention were discussed at length. The date for the opening of the Dominion Convention was fixed for March 17th, 1931, at Nelson, and the agenda completed. A feature of this convention will be a debate, between delegates chosen from each Island, on the question of "State Control versus Total Abolition 1 ' as the beet method of dealing with the evils ot the drink traffic.

"KITCHEN EVENING." Ai: enjoyable ''kitchen eve-nina" part.v in honour of Miss Myrtle Restall and Mr Clarence Teaguo. whose marriage takes place next month, waa given by Miss P. Teague and Mr W. Forsey at the residence of Mr and >1 rs Teague, lioker street, Sprf-ydon on Saturday evening. Games and competitions were enjoyed, the winners of the competitions being Mise Z. Crutch, j Miss M Restall. Miss B. Restall, and ! Mr S. Wiso. The guests of the evening were tho recipients of many useful presents. Among those present were Mr and Jlrs F. A. Teague, Mr nnd Mrs C. J. Heetall, Mr and Mrs H. Teague, Mr and Mrs F. Restall, Mr and Mrs S. Wise, Mr and Mrs E. Wicks, Mr and Mrs Firman, Misses Myrtle Restall. Prill Teaguf, Doris Gott. Edna Trounce, Mavis Small, Rita Turnbull, Beryl liestall, Rene Hughson, May Hughson. Edna Reed, Nellie Roed, Zoo Crutch. Joan Wicks, Gladys Fyfe, W. Miller, Messrs CI .-ire nee Teague, W. Forsey, W. Shatford, Eric Shattord. Jack Gale. Keith Burtt, Robert Wallburton, Richard Restall, Harold Restall, nnd Fred Wicks. FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Mrs Bannehr took place at the Geraldine Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. There wao a. large attendance of relatives and friends and many Wreaths were sent. The service at th 6 graveside was conducted by the Eev. E. N. Blaki3ton, curate of St. Mary's. The pall-bearers were Messrs H. M. Bannehr (Christchurcb), M. G. Williams, G. Budd, K. H. Orbell, W. A. Sherratt, and G. H. Patrick. Wreaths Were sect by the following: Mr H. M. Bannehr and family, Mr Vv\ J. Bannehr and wife, Mr and Mrs GBudd and family, Mr Bell, Misa Bell, and Mrs Smith and family, Mrs T. Sherratt, Misses Sherratt, Mr and Mrs W. McClive, Mr and Mrs Mcllroy and family, Mr T. Hughes and the Misses Hughes, Nurfee Sutherland, Mr and Mrs G. Knibb and family, Messrs Jones, McCrostie and Co., Mr and Mrs Jas. Evans and family, Joy Sherratt, Mr and Mrs L. Sherratt, Mrs Turton, Mr aad Mrß Drnmmond Sharpe, Miss Ladbrook, Mr and Mrs F. Lysaght, Mr and Mrs W. A. Sherratt and Miss Ivy Sherratt, Mr and Mrs M. G. Williams and family, Mr and Mrs G. H, Patrick M- and Mrs E, Ho Orbeil* *' ' '

WEDDINGS. Crooks—man sox At the Presbyterian Church, Rangi- ; ora, tho marriage was celebrated by ( the Rev. W. R. Hutchison of Gladys ' Meta, eldest, daughter of Mr and Mrs ' W. R. Mansou to James, second son 1 of Mr David Crooks, Barrow-in-Fur- ! ness. England. _Mr Gibbs Jordan ' acted as organist, and Mr Mansori ' escorted his daughter. t T V° fMlfn' S lo "g-^°° v t'd basqued ! frock, falling ankle-leugth, was of , parchment-tinted lace mounted on i ivory satin straply ma do with straight j full skirt and belt at the natural waist- | (inc. Embroidered in silk, her tulle ' veil was arranged from a Richelieu cap with orange blossom buds across the back, Yibiie a touch of pink showed m her bouquet. Tho bridesmaids v.cre Mis.* Myra Mansou, sister of the bride, and Miss Edna Dawson, whose frocks of floral chiffonette were made alike in shades of orange and lemon. They wore widebr'mro.ed lace hats to match and carried posies of shaded flowers. The two little flower girls, twin daughters of Mr R. Crooks, Fernside, wore peachcoloured ankle-length Empire frocks, each with three frills at the hemline and long puff sleeves. Poke bonnets to match were worn and they carried posies of freesias. Mr David Crooks was beet man, and Mr G. Laws was groomsman. Following the ceremony, the guests were received at the Masonic Hall by tho bride's mother, who wore a smart frock of black satin relieved with white and a !>lar*k 2nd white hat. ■\V hen the bride and bridegroom left for the honevmoon. the former was wearinf an almond green bolero frock with kilted flounces and coat of fic-cked tweed match. Her hat was of green and b-jigc lr.ee straw.

GOODWIN —SMITH, At the Opav.-a Methodist Church, decorated by friends of the bride, the wedding was celebrated recently '">f Winifred May, only daughter of Air and Mre D. JS. Ucale-Smith, late of Springston, and Peter Alexander, eldest son of Mr ;ind Mrs W, W. Goodwin, of Tiruaru. The Rev. A. H. Fowles, of Springston, officiated, and Miss E. Larcombij wae organist. The bride, who was escorted b v father, wore a frock of sea-blue crepe de chine, made with full flared skirt, und finished with a posy of orange blossoms on the left shoulder. Her wide brimmed hat matched her frock, and she carried a shower bouquet oi summer flowers. Miss 1 v™v* Mutton, who attended the bride, wore a frock of green crepe de chine with a wide brimmed b.acK pandan straw hat, with posy on the under-brim to tone with her frocrf. Her shower bouquet was of cream flowers, with touches of groen and tangerine. _ . Mr Walter Goodwin, ox Lanriston, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. On learinc the chnrcb. tbo bride was presented with a stiver horseshoo by little Mii>s Margaret of navy brocaded marocain. witn beise v£st, and was worn with a smart naw hut. Iler bouquet was of crim-son-tulips. The bridegroom* mother woro a black iace frock, with cap®, and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of Hue and mauve flowers. Guests were Inter entertained at the home of Mrs W. A. Jibbs /aunt; of tho bride). "Sandy Knoils. Page road, Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs I'. A. Goodwin later for a motor tour of the Island, the latter wearing a s.nari beifze costume, with pandan , straw hat'irt tones of V-eise and nut 9 ro^' d and an nn-.ter fos fur. She carried a smart, tai'-ed coat, heavily trimmed •Kith fur. GARDEN PARTY AT TAI TAPU.

Though '-he weather was threatening ir. the morning, the sun shone on Saturday afternoon ior the garden party which was hel.d at '-Lavington,the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Pen-man, kindly lent for the occasion. The proceeds will augment the Methodist Chuwb funds. The various stalls, laden witi tempting goods, were arranged on the lawns, under the beautiful old treea. The rain of the previous evading had freshened the grass and flower beds, which were looking their best. Many old friends and visitors were present from (Shrißtchurch and surrounding districts. The Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes wished the officials a successful time and declared the fete open- Brisk business was done during the afternoon, and the gathering was a great success. The following were the stallholders: — Fruit salad and ice-cream, Miss C. Forbes and Mrs Christian; plain and fancy work stall. Mesdames J. Gilmour, H. Tobeck, Wills, and Miss Morgan; Prebbleton stall, Mesdames Hancos and Marshall, and Mr Marshall; sweets, Misses Tobeck and Herrick, and Mrs D. Watson; Greenpark, Mesdames C. Watson, P. Dulieu, and Marks; produce, Mesdames W. Humphrey, Dowker, and Miss Barnes; refreshments, Mesdames McLachlan, Pearson, Morgan, Jones, Beat-man, C. Barnett, J. Mange]?, and Miss Barnett; cakes, Mesdames Bert Peryman and C'ottee; side-shows, Messrs Peryman. E. Tobeck, and Marshall.

MUSICAL PARTY. An enjoyable muslcd party was given at tho residence of Mr James Cain (Kilmor© street, City) on Saturday. Mr D. J. W. Dodaon was master oi ceremonies. The programme, interspersed with dances, was as follows : Miss E. P. Potts (recitation), Mr T. Molley (nc ordion selections and songs), Mr C. Richards (ventriloquism and conjuring), Mr D. J W. Dodson (original parodies), Mr G. Rowlands (cornet selections .and songs), and Mr James Cain (song). Among those orosen t were Mrs Gibeon, Misses L". Coleman, Wright, Ward. E. Clucas, A. Ward, N. McCarthy. A. Jeffries. E. Walker, Messrs G. Richards, J. Angus, A. Jarman, J. Williams, J. Hunter, R. MeCrce, and W. Evans.

A SURPRISE PARTV. A surprise party, arranged by Mrs Harold Raynor, visited the heme ol Mr and Mrs William Roberts holme street, Papanui) on Saturday evening to celebrate the third anniversary of their wedding, and also the birthdays of Mrs iiarry Bunny and Mrs Harold Raynor. Ibe even ids "" a ® spent in games and dancing, after which supper was served. Those present were Mr and Mrs Harold Raynor, Mr and Mrs Harry Bunny, Mr and Mrs William Roberta, Mr and Mrs William Bateman, Mr and Mrs Joe Hill, Mr and Mrs Charles Drake. Misses Pearl Grant Margaret Reeves, Jo Reeves, Nessie Palmer, .Nellie Dearing, Dori3 Allfrey, O. O Callaghan Dorothy Bateman, Kathleen Bateman, Messrs Arthur Rayner Hoctor Robb, Norman Flanagan, William Grant, Thomas Palmer, Ken Lorrett, and Masters Teddv and lan bunny, and little Valmai and Brace Bunny.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL, j | Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy ; Craigaiorc), who have been on a visit to their daughter, Mrs A. P. White, Hawke's Bay, returned homo yesterday. Miss J. Upton (England) is the guest of Mrs I". J. Eollceton, le C'ren's terrace. Mrs A. Jackson i Beverley House) has left on a visit to Wellington. Mtb W. A. Moore (Wai-iti road) and Mrs V. Meehan (Bidwell street), who were on a visit to Wellington, for the Plunket Societies' Conference, are expected home to day. The following have been recent guests at the Dominion Hotel: —Mr and Mre Bockman (Nelson), Mr and Mrs L. H, Labone (Wellington), Mr and Mrs B. Pearse (Waitati), Mr and Mrs G. H. Watts (Christchurch), Mrs Morrison (Dunedin), Messrs T. H. Morrison (Duaedin), J. T. Watts (Christchurch), H. Watson (Invercargill), L. J. Cozon (Christchurch), and L. Brotvne (Dunedin). Recent guests ut the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs J. Steer (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs F. E. Graham (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs S. J. New-lands (Wellington), Mesdames Fitzgerald ((Christchurch), Graham, set). (Christchurch), and Wright (Wellington), Miss jr. Steer (Dunedin), Meeers G. Gray (Christchurch), A. McDowell (Christchurch), H. Morrison (Christchurch), F. Simpson (Christchurch), E. B. S. Hill (Auckland), L. A. Barling (Dunedin), J. Simpson (Dur.edin), A. Appleby (Kurow). W. Begg (Dunedin), W. I. Bolom (Dunedin), and F. Bridges (Wellington).

NEW BRIGHTON BOY SCOUTS. ' *

THE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of the New Brighton Boy Scout Committee congratulates the troop on their present position. The committee had worked well together during tho year, and had been able to raise —sl for building a liew Scout bouse and removing the old building further into the Domain to the site of the old Scout house, destroyed by fire some time ago. The thanks of the committee were due to the Borough Council for help given in many ways Regret was expressed on account of the death of Mr W. F. M. Buckley, one of the vice-presidents, who had always been very interested in the boys.

After the last annual meeting tho committee were conscious of the fact that to more efficiently help the scoutmasters it was necessary to have a. larger hall, and they had -secured a. home for the troop. This would be opened by the Metropolitan Commissioner (Mr W. H. Montgomery), on Saturday, December 6th, at 3 p.m. During the afternoon there would be a field day, in which most of the troops in Christchurch Centre would take part. The building had been erected by several members of the committee, and the best thanks of the committee were duo to them. Special mention was made of Mr Underhay, who, although not a committeeman, had gladly giveii his services. Basket work had gone on very satisfactorily, but the removal of the old scout house had hampered the work considerably. During the . year the boys liad a. "bottle drive," by which they had raised approximately £3. Thanka were recorded to all who had in any Way helped in the movement during tho year. There was much to do, and- it was hoped that ISTew Brighton would not be far from the lead in the grand parade to be held in March, when all the troops would be reviewed at the Metropolitan Show Grounds on the occasion of' the visit 6f the Chief Scou.., Lord Baden-Powell.

CHRIST'S HOSPITAL.

AN EMPIRE TRAINING j GROUND. i PRIXCE OF WALES'S VISIT. | | tFiOJt Oi/3 O-Ji CCSaXSPOIDSiii.) j LONDON, October 17. ! The Prince of Wales travelled by j air on Tuesday to Horsham, to open the netv block of science buildings and a new quadrangle at Christ's Hospital (popularly known as tho Bluecoat School). The new block of buildings has been built and equipped to provide facilities for education ia scientific agriculture bo that boyß who have ail. aptitude for natural science may be encouraged to become research students, for whom there is urgent need at home, and more particularly in the Dominions. Addressing the boys from a platform in the new quadrangle, the Prince (who •was present in his capacity of Chairman of Christ's Hospital) said it was very satisfactory to know that no money has been borrowed and no capital sacrificed for the provision of this new building. Half the cost has come from the income of Christ's Hospital, which since the War has been so efficiently administered by the Council of Almonerß and their Treasurers, while the other half has come from the gifts of friends of the school. "The new building, which adds so 1 finely to the beauty and usefulness of this "great and ancient school," continued the Prince, "is to be used mainly for the teaching of geography and of natural sciences, among which I understand biology will now be able to take its proper place beside chemistry and physics. Knowing as I do the need of scientific investigators to fill posts in outlying parts of the Empire, the teaching of geography and biologj Las for : roe a special _ appeal. They I are both Imperial subjects, and they ! both make for the better understanding lof mankind. To appreciate, through | a study of biology, both the variety ! and the unity of all organic life is thp | surest path to sympathy and sound philosophy. And if th.© best way t.o get on happily with foreigners is ..to I travel among them, certainly the second best way is to Study in the geography laboratory their manners and j customs and the conditions uiider "which [ they live.

Imperial Interests. •'•'And that is true not only of foreigners, but also of our kinsmen oversea. Christ's. Hospital .is famed for its Imperial interests. Many Old Blues in recent years have settled: in Xew Zealand, in Canada, in Australia, and in South Africa/ It seemed auite natural, therefore, that a Canadian University, in their search for a principal, should have ca6t a covetous eye on our headmaster, and taken him from us. Though vre can ill afford to lose him, we congratulate the Canadians on their choice of, Mr Fyfe, to whose inception this building is due. The Council of Almoner 3 have made it worthy of its purpose, and I have no doubt that under the able administration of our new headmaster, Mr Flecker, the admirable facilities provided will stimulate in the boys a love of nature and their country, and make them good citizens. With this hope -and a prayer for the continued prosperity of Christ's Hospital, I have much pleasure in declaring this building opeii." (Cheers.) :