WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20097, 28 November 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

< fc: 'The Lady Editor will bs pleagecl to receive to? publicatioH ?: 5a the "Women's Coraer" items of social or personal sews, fx Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement >•: i X; notices mnst bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- ■; :$ eade is invited on say matters affecting, or of interest to, i 1 women, ■&

f Mrs A. Mscdonald ("Tie Plains,' 1 ■, Southland), who has bc-ea visiting; | friends in Christchurch and Wellingl ion, returned home yesterday. ( Mrs Ironsi'ae, Montreal street, is i viiitin" her married daughter m Aucki land. I -Mr and 3±rs Kresse and Miss Muriel ! Kresse (Chicago), who will spend some { n.onths in Christchurch, ara taking up ; residence shortly in Mr J. G. Haw- ! kins' house, Murray-Aynsie-r Hi!!,' St. j Martins. ! The engagement is announced of ! Xancv Malvina, vounsjesi daughter of ? Mr and Mrs R. £. McDougall, Papa- § r.ni road, and Ivan Atherton, youngj est son of Mr and Mrs V> r _ K. Seay, I I Church lane, Merivala. \ jV£rs H, T. Little and Miss jtf. Little f (Hawarden), Mrs A. J. McCulloch and i Miss Blair (Wellington), and Mrs Lee j Smith (Dunedin) arc guests at j Warner's Hotel. ! Sir Walter Stringer and Lady Stringer 1 (Auckland) are among the guests at the j United Service Hotel. _ j Miss. Cecily Lasceiles > is staying at the United Service Hotel. | The following is a list of the guests j who registered at the Hermitage, Aft. Cook, during the past week: —Mr Fl. j . Preston (Auckland), Mr G. Preston ' (Te Awamatu), Mr H. Harris, Mr M. 'O. Nicholson (Timaru), Miss Mar.on ' Gibb, Mr C. Lysons (Christchurch), , Miss Joan Harrison (Tasmania), Mr .John Suttie, Mrs Gc-orge Suttie (Ashi burton), Mr and Mrs Geo. Crvsell ! (Oust), Mr and Mrs Ahbev Jones (Tnj Mrs K. L. Galen (Alaska), Mr and Mrs James Murrav, Mr and , Mrs W. H. Pilkington (London), Mrs ;. Frear (Te Aroha), Miss Dent (Nszatea), iMr Alan Ttnndall (Sydney). Mr AV. ; 1 Banks (Brisbane), !

Shoes an important paro in pro- ! sent-day fashions. Ladies wishing to ; be correctly eliod at a Sow cost shoula | see the new display now showing at i the James Shoe Store, 143 Armagh ! street. Lovely designs of coloured ' Suedes, Kids and R-eptiles in Navy, i Ilerls, Greens, Browns, iu smart Court |or one-bar, to suit all frocks. Crepe I do chine walking and Evening Shoes, i all shades, best quality, Cuban and i Spanish heels, 13s 6d s IGs 6d to clear. ! We dye shoes any colour to suit rei quircmenis. I "IHE SUXlvv:.. j "Whether it bo at the smart lunchj con —the unusual dinner, or the "origins]" supper party there's nothing like a dash of the- new sweet-tasting Mili- ! tary Worcester Sauce to give that added flick of flavour that spells ''success." Military Worcester makes them sit up and Eet to. Only Is 3d quart bottle at all grocers. —1 THE CHRISTMAS PERMANENT WAVE. If you aro contemplating having your hair waved before Christmas and the holidays, Misses R. and M. Beattie strongly advise your booking an early appointment for either the Eugene or the Macdonald methods. All tvork is personally executed by Mr Be.ittie, who is well known for the splendid results he achiever, in this ■work. 'Phone 30-9 SB or csil at 748 Colombo strn»t, shove and Stewart. —2 MATERNITY SERVICE. I SUGGESTION OPPOSED. ! 'SHE PKBBS Special Service.] WELLIES November 27. Strong opposition to the suggestion by the Department that the Welling ton Hospital should provide maternity service for Wellington and the PetonaHutt district, to supplement the St. Helens Hospital service, was expressed at a meeting of the Board to-day. Tt was contended that the founder of the St. Helens Homes never intended that this branch of social service should be carried on by Hospital Boards. Expressing surprise at the arrangement arrived at between the Auckland Board and the Department, Mr C. M. Luke said that if the chairman of tho Auckland Board had acted in his capacity as chairman of the Hospital Boards' Association without consulting his colleagues he had done an irregular and improper thing. It was decided to send the following remit to the annual conference of tho Association: "That the question of the administration of St. Helens Hospitals, having regard to tho now phase as sug gested by the letter from the Health Department, receive the serious consideration of the Hospital Boards' Association. ''

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNIONS".

The usual fortnightly meeting or tho C'hristchurch branch of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on Wednesday. Miss Henderson presided. A vote of sympathy was passed to Mr E. A. M. Leaver in the loss of his: wife who, as a member of the North Brighton Union, was an enthusiastic and energetic worker for the temperance cause, and a vote o£ sympathy was passed to Miss Trevurza (honorary tecretary of the Ashburton Union) in the loss of her sister. Mrs Corbett. Temperance facts were read, stating that statistics showed that 62 per cent, of peeople in prisons in America are there for crime, and only 6 per cent, for liquor drinking. Mrs Derby was elected to represent tho Union at the meetings of the committer for the welfare of the patients in the sanatoria. Members were reminded that as next meeting will be the annual meeting, all superintendents are requested to bring their reports of the vear's work. A bring and buy sale will be held after the meeting, in aid of the funds. Miss Henderson, president, then gave an inspiring address on tho pioneer work done by members of the New Zealand Unions from the first meetings in 1886, under the presidency of Mrs Mary Levntt. 'I he first convention was held in XBS9 with onlv eleven delegates but much work had been accomplished not only for the furtherance of the temperance cause, but in the opening of rest rooms, sailors' rests, and work for the homeless and friendless, prison welware work, training girls and boys to trades, educating mothers to their responsibilities as citizens. It was largely due to the Union that the franchise vote was gained for the women in New' Zealand in 1593. A vote of thanks was passed to the SDeaker AlVe Pwl'or annminnori that the special Jubilee Home tea would be held on a Saturday afternoon early in December. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

OBITUARY. i i ; MRS IS. H. LOUGHNAN* At Lewishaa Private Hospital at V yesterday morning, the death occurred of Mrs Mai Banes Loughnan, wife of Mr H. H. Loughnan, a greatly esteemed Christchurch lawyer, who has -practised his profession in the City for moro than fifty years. Mrs JLoughnan had been in bad healta for nine months, and although during th3t time she had been almost continuously confined to bed and had suffered periods of intense pain, hope was entertained of her ultimate recovery, and it was not until a few weeks ago that her family and friends realised- that the end was fast approaching. Mrs Loughnaa was born in Melbourne v.-n May 23th, ISG3, tho only daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Burnes. In IS7O lhe family visited Europe, where Mrs Loughnan'3 early years were spent, mostly in IVance. Later, when Mr Burnes was appointed first General Manager of the National Bank of Now Zealand, they came to Wellington, where they had many friends, Mrs Burnes being a cousin of Mr John Johnston, a member of a very wellknown family. Mrs Loughnan was educated at the Timaru Convent, and, in iS96, was married to Mr Loughnan in Timaru. All her married life has been spent in Chrietchurch. She was a woman of outstanding personality, endowed with remarkable talents. An accomplished musician, she devoted much time to musical composition, and many of her published works have met with great success, cot only in New Zealand and Australia, but abroad. She was interested iu a!! branches of art, and, at her home at Avonside, practically all the musical and dramatic artists of standing, who visited Christchurch in recent years, have been hospitably entertained. She was an able writer, frequently contributing articles to newspapers, and for the past few years she had sent a regular wec-kiy letter to a North Island journal. A splendid organiser, she devoted much time and energy during the War to the arrangement of successful weekly Sunday night concerts, in aid of Patriotic Funds, and later she worked I'or tho Unemployment Funds. She br.d a great and practical sympathy with the work of the Sisters of Nazareth House, and many remunerative social gatherings in aid of that institution were carried out under her direction. But many as have been Mrs Loughcan's activities in Christchurch, it will be for her ready sympathy with the sick and Borrowing that she will bo longest and most affectionately remembered. Her kindness, her keen sense of humour, and her wealth of witty anecdotes made her a welcome visitor at many bedsides, and, in cases of bereavement, she bad the rare gift of sympathetic understanding that brought comfort and consolation to the sorrowing. And she never neglected those \vork3 of mercy. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Messrs B. B. and A. B. Loughnan, two daughters, Misses HaJmai and Aathea Loughnan, and by two of her six brothers, Mr Alex. Burnes, who came to Christchurch from Nelson a few weeks ago, on account of his sister's illness, and Mr George G. Bnrnea, who left Christchurch some months ago for England. Two of her six brothers died this year, one in Melbourne, and ono in Canada. The Rev. Father Basil Loughnan, S.J., the Rev. Father Lewis Loughnan, S.J., of Australia, Mr R. J. Loughnan, i'endalton, and Mr J. Loughnan, North Island, nro her step-sons, and tho Re'-. Mother Loughnan, of the Convent of tho Sacred Heart, and Mrs W. O. Campbell, Fendalton, who is visiting England, are step-daughters. The funeral will take place this morning, and will be preceded by Requiem Mass, celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, at 9 o'clock. After Mass, the funeral will leave the Church for the Barbadoes street Cemetery.

BRIDGE PARTY. Ao the Joliicoo Hali, last rught, the members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Association held a very successful and enjoyable bridge party in aid of the Association's funds. The pleasant gathering resulted in a net profit of £l6, a result with which the committee was much gratified. Delicious home-made supper, supplied bv the Women's Auxiliary, was served. Among those present were Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, Mrs J. S. Kelly, Mrs A. J. Benzie, Mrs Forsyth, Miss Jones, Miss Maude Cuthbert, Miss Mabel Cuthbert, Mr and Mrs J, R. Evans, Miss Rogers, Mrs C. J. Treleaven. Miss Heni Scott, Miss A. Scott, Mrs <7. M. Dawson, Miss S. Wright, Miss E. Bull, Mrs Pickering, Mrs H. Baxter, Miss Baxter, Mrs Pcrcv Helmore, Mrs Frank Petre, Mrs A. V. Winchester, Mrs Meddings, Mr Kett, Professor and Mrs Powell, Mr Ormond, Mrs H. R. Smith, Mrs Gudgeon, Miss Petre, Mrs Roy Mathews, Mrs Wood, Miss Chamberlain, Miss Flynn, Miss McLaughlin, Miss 'N. Reed, Mrs D. E. Hansen, Mrs H. L. Bowker, Mrs Tait, Misses Bowker (2), Miss Ellie, Miss Kent, Sister Nixon, Miss Gilmore, Mrs J. Hall, Mrs Arnold Soanes, Mr 3 P. W. Soanes, Mrs E. McCullough, Mrs Pullar, Miss Ferguson, Mrs T. Andrews, Mr and Mrs A. Manhire, Mr and Mrs Hoss, Mrs Soper, Misses Thompson (2), and many others. Those xvho, though unable to be present, assisted the funds were Mrs J. P. Andrews, Mrs M. Walker, Mrs C." LDearsley, Mrs C. Hand-Newton, Misses Morkane, Miss Tavender, Mrs Herbert Hill, Mrs Graham, sen., Mrs McOwen, -Mrs Parsons, Mrs R. E. McDougall, Mrs Eric Cuddon, Mrs Cyrus Williams, Mrs Arthur Chapman, and Mrs C, L. Meredith-Kay e. ST. SAVIOUR'S MARKET. Yesterday afternoon the nnai meeting of stallholders and helpers was held in connexion with the above market, held at the end of last month, when the creditable sum of 7d was _raised to assist the funds .of tot. Saviour's. Homes. The total takings. tor the three days at the market amounted to £1136 i s 7d the expenses for same being .£46 Ss 2d; and the street collection £303 4s Sd. with expenses amounting to £8 12s 3d, leaving a total net profit for the two of £1376 Is 7d.

The chairman, -Mr H. G. Livingstone, stated that the Council wished to express its thanks and appreciation to ail those who had assisted, any way, to help make the market such & tremendous sucoess^

freemasonry.

CONVERSAZIONE AT TROTTING GROUNDS. teorv eight hundred auended sne conversazione m connexion Wiethe Annual Communication' oi the Grand Lodge of Freemasons, which was held in the tea kiosk at the Addition' trotting grounds last nirfir ° The Grand Master, his'£b:ceile»cy the Governor-General (Lord BledishTe), was present. ■" Lt-r, in I.l* speech of w-elcome, said that the two previous Governors-Gen-eral, both distinguished men, one a .sailor and the other a soldier had uone them the honour of consenting to act as head of the Lodge and now they were to have as Grand Master a Gov crcor-General d.stinguishod ! a agriculture, who since he had com© to New Zealand, had won tho hearts of the people. The country was greatly indebted to him for his valuable advice on <jues-ioijs to scientific i arming and to agriculture generally His Excellency's reply was in humor-o-uS' vein. The party of six Civic Troubadours 1 rem the Civic Lodge, clad in appropriate costume, provided the concert They were a great success. Topical dialogue linked up one musical item with the next, so that the audience found itself in a ripple of laughter. A burlesque on the Crusaders also provoked much laughter. Supper was served in the luncheon room, tho path from the kiosk being decorated with coloured lights. After the concert, which ended about 10 o'clock', dancing occupied tho rest of the evening.

FREEMASONS ENTERTAINED VISIT' IO otahl.va. Ths li.cuy Fieem&Mm-s who are attend- - ir.g tLe Annual Communication in Christch-irch, and their wives will take away with them to their homes in various parts of the Dominion happy rnoniork's of the city, with its beautiful gardens, its wealth of flowers and flowering thrubs, and its hospitable residents, who so gladly throw open their grounds for the pleasure of visitor?. esterday more than one hundred and seventy cars, carrying local and visitin" l' rcemasons. their wives and triends formed a procession along tho Tai lapu road to Otahuna, the home of Sir L'eaton Rhode.-;, at whose kind invitation they were afforded an opportunity of visiting his gardens, which are known throughout New Zealand for thoir beauty. The visitors, including his Excellency Lord Rledisloe, were received on the terrace hy Sir Heatcn Rhodes and Miss Hynes. I'hey then spent a happy timo strolling in the grounds, where the flower gardens were a blaze of colour, the roses and irises being particularly lovely. After tea dispensed by the Entertainment Commit toe. Lord BledisJoo than';cd Sir Heaton Rhodes for his hospitalitv, which was creatly appreciated bv tho visitors. Sir Ileaton replied that he esteemed it an honour to welcinie his Excellency and he was pleased that the outing had proved enjoyable to all. The party returned to Christchurch about 5 p.m. SUMNER METHODIST CHURCH. ANNUAL. SPRING FAIR. The annual spring fair of the Sumner Methodist Church was held yesterday afternoon and evening for tho purpose of raising money for the Btiilding Fund. The fact that the cause was a particularly worthy one was responsible for an excellent response, and Mrs 11. W. Heslop and her'many willing helpers have reason to be gratified with the result of their efforts. The stall-holders were as follows:—Work stall, Mesdames H. W. Heslop, T. W. Johnson, and C. Cook; cakes, Mesdames L. H. Chapman and L. Carter; sweets, Mesdames T. Cook, H. Odel!, and R. H. Henley; fairy well, Misses Greaves and Erooks; afternoon tea, Mrs Peake and Miss Greaves; produce, Mrs W. A. Thomas; flowers, Miss Cock and Mrs T. Whitfield; variety stall, Mr H. W. Heslop. WOMEN'S DIVISION FARMERS' UNION. Tli6 Christchurch Branch of the Women's Division of tho Farmers' Union held its last meeting of the year on Wednesday afternoon. The chief business concerned the bring and buy sale, which was held iri October, the result of which was most gratifyingFarm and dairy produce of the highest qualitv and home-made cakes of country fame were given in generous measure and were deservedly popular. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to all those who had contributed to the success of the venture—sister branches of the Women's Division, town and country friends, who brought or bought or helped in anyway and especially to Mrs Rolleston for her kiudness in declaring the sale open. The branch is now in a position to ■send its contribution to the community chest and thus assist in the housekeeper scheme. The next meeting trill be held on February 2oth, 1931. SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise party organised by Mies Gladys Porter visited the residence of Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, "Te Kohanga " Marriott's road, North Beach, where ee enjoyable time was spent in games singing, and competitions. The winners of the competitions were Misses M. Walker, D. Robinson, M. Gottermeyer" and Messrs A. Taylor, B. Allen, P* Hartrnasi. Among thos.3 present were Air and Mrs A. Taylor, Sir and Mrs F. Scott Mi and Mrs A. E. Porter, Mrs Wilkinson, Misses Gladys Porter, Muriel Porter, Ivy Congdon, Ivy Elwood Doris Robinson, Ida Wilkinson, Jean Peters Mary Walker, Ivy Wilson. Lorna M c "' Ponald, Maisie Fass, Olive Mackay ' Ksther Mullins, Muriel Gottermeyer' Rosy Gadd ; Messrs Bert Porter, M* Fass, Oliver Lang, K. Barrie Bert Wilson, George Clack, G. Roberts R Habsood, Cecil Barrel], W. Withers' Fred Hnrtman, Arthur Broughton' Harold Walker, Harold Squires r' Polkinghorne, Bert Allen, T. Gotterrieyer, and Masters Francis Scott and T. Taylor. A shilling advertisement m the classified section of Thb Press will se'liSSJSa: u '"*i

WEDDINGS.

j . PBEZ—MENEFY. A Drttty w« ddin S was quietly celebrated at St. Stephen's Church recently, when Con stance A. A., only daughter of Mr and the la to Mrs O. "xeuefy of Waitotara, was married to A-, elder son' of Mr and Mr» I'eJV" Dobson street, Ashbarton. 1-0 Lev 'A. J- etrle ofh? iated > -,» r w" Thompson was organist, and Mr <N. Peez acted as best man. The br.de, v/ho was escorted by her brother Mr C. Menefy, wore a graceful f'- o ck of white satin made wxth ions tight bodice, long pointed sleeves coming over the hands and fully fiare skirt, drooping at the back. tier tulle veil, beautifully embroidered, was arranged m coronet style with a spray uf orange blossom across the front and sides, and she carried a eheaf of arum lilies and lily of the valley. She was attended by bister Crombie, of Balclutha as bridesmaid. She wore an ankle-length dress of blue floral georgette, patterned in lemon shades, and blue hat to tone. Her bouquet ■p as of blue irises, forget-me-nots, and Princess Mary violas. A pleasing feature was the guard of honour formed by nurses of the Ash burton Public Hospital. After the marriage the guests adjourned to Sutherland's Tea Rooms, where the . wedding breakfast was served. Mrs A. Barker (Christchurch) received the guests wearing a black georgette frock and black hat. She carried a bouquet of dark red roses and tanunculus. Mrs Peez, mother of the bridegroom, wore a smart brown celanese ensemble suit, brown Bangkok straw hat. and brown fur. The Rev. A J. Petri© presided and tli© usual toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs Peez left later by train for the north, the bride wearing a Fir own Secked costume, and fawn Bangkok hat. JACKMAN—CLAUSEN. j St. John's Church. Lees'-on, was filled J with friends and well-wishers on Tuesday afternoon for the wedding of 1 lSdna Margaret, younger daughter of Mr F. B. Clausen, of Lees ton, to Cecil Joseph, third son of Mrs Jackman, of Leeston, and the late Mr W. H. Jackman. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. N. A. Friberg, and the organist Miss Marion Woodard. The church was decorated with spring flowers and laburnum bloom, anc) a large white bell, with touches of pink hung over the bridal party. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a frock of ivory georgette, the long bodice being slightly rucked, and finished with pearl and brilliant ornaments. A cape of georgette and silver lace, inserted with medallions, was caught on each shoulder with a satin rose, and the long tight-fitting georgette sleeves oame to a point over the hands, while tho flared skirt, edged with silver lace, fell in points to the. ground. Her tulle veil, arranged off the forehead, was held at the back by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white hot-house flowers. Attending the bride were two bridesmaids, Misses Eileen Donaldson (cousin), and Edith Jackman (sister of the bridegroom). The former was wearing a frock of salmon pink floral georgette, with tight-fitting bodice, an ankle-length flared skirt, falling from a hip yoke. The sleeveless bodice had a cape collar, with a large bow at the back. Miss Jackman's frock was made in similar style, but of blue georgette. Both wore summer felt hats to tone with their frocks, and' carried bouquets of pink hot-house flowers. Miss Marie Free, niece of the bride, made a dainty flower girl, wearing a. frilled frock of salmon pink crepe de chine, with a lemon and silver spray/ Her Dutch cap was. in silver shade, and she carried an early Victorian posy. Mr R. A. I. Lochhead was best man, i and Mr H. IX Glasson groomsman.

On leaving the church, the brida was presented with a silver horseshoe bv her little brother, Bertram. The reception was held at .the Town Hal!. Mrs Clausen, the bride's stepmother. received her guests _ wearing a. frock of saxe blue floral chiffon velvet, made with straight bodice and flounced skirt. Her hat of blue suinner felt and her shoes toned with her frock. Mrs Clausen's bouquet was in bronze shades. Mrs \V. H. Jackman. the bridegroom's mother, wore a frock of Naples blue satin beaute, relieved with biege, and a hat to match. Her bouquet was of pale pink roses and anemones. When leaving for the honeymoon, the bride was wearing a-smart frock of floral ninoji, under a hopsack coat with check trimming, and hat to match.

GOLDEN WEDDING. A golden wedding of much interest in the Waikato district was that of Mr and Mrs F. Gibson Parsonson, of Claudelands, • Hamilton, which was celebrated in the Masonic Hall, Claudelands. Mr Parsonson was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, . and came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Euterpe, m 1879. In November, 18S0. he married Miss Clara Isabella Fowler, youngest daughter of Mr George Fowler, of Htobart, Tasmania, and then settled in Christchurch, where they lived tor 31 years, and where their family were born and educated. At various times Mr and Mrs Parsonson have lived in Masterton, Dunedin, uivercargill, and Wellington, and for the past ten years they nave resided, in Hamilton. Til ere are eight children living, and 23 grandchildren. The sons are: Mr H. J. H. Parsonson, Masterton;. Mr G. C. Parsonson, Sydney; Mr S. V: Parsonson, Hamilton; Mr H. F. Parsonson. New Plymouth; Mr C. F. Parsonson, Martinborough. The daughters are Mrs S. Thomson, Melbourne. and Mesdames S. H. Phillips and C. E. Cooke, both of Hamilton. The hall was effectively decorated with gold streamers, and a huge golden bell was suspended over the table where the weddinf breakfast was set. Mr and Mrs Lonsdale and Mrs E. G Johnson gave some very enjoyable items. Mrs Parsonson received her guests wearing a frock of beige crepe de chine with lace and hat to match and carried a golden posy. Among the guests were: Mrs S.H. Phillips, Mrs C. L. Cooke, Mr and Mrs S. V. Parsonson, Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs J. R Fow, Pastor Bycroft, Mr and Mrs Lonsdale, Mr and Mrs McNally. Mr and Mrs Newman, Mr and Mrs Woodward, Mr and Mrs Marfell. Mr and Mrs Escourt, ' Mrs Brind. Mrs Kendall. Mrs C. Findlay, Major and Mrs Whyte, Mr and Mrs ' Crawford. Mrs and Miss Brough, Mr and Mrs Ainger, Mrs E. G Johnson, Miss Phillips, Miss Lonsdale, Miss Ainger and Miss Young, and Messrs Guv Behan, P Oliver, R. Munro, G. Simmonds, Xi. Cooke, D. Hebenton, and C Latta. Mr and Mrs Parsonson were the recipients of many telegrams and cables of congratulation, and also received numerous beautiful gifts, which testified to their popularitv in this district and various parts of the Dominion. The official Vatican directory, just published, describes the Pope, in addingll spiritual titles, as Sovereign of the State of Vatican City," instead of •'Sovereign of the Temporal Domains of the Holy ISoman Church," as formerly.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. An enjoyable party was held at the> residence of Airs George Pateman, 764 North road, Belfast, to celebrate her 83rd birthday. A numbe'r of beautiful gifts were presented to the octogenarian. An amusing competition, the prize for which was a beautifully decorated cake, was won by • Airs Langston, of Christchorch. Those present were Mrs E. A"rps, Mrs E. Chaplin, Mrs Ibbott. Mrs J. Alaxr fitt, Miss E. Schmack. Miss Mullisn (Eaiapoi), Mr R. H. Pateman, Mr A. Pateman, and Mr L. Schmack. ST. MICHAEL'S SALE OF WORK. The annual sale of work, -organised by the Ladies' Sewing Guild of St. Michael's ChurcG. was continued in the Parish Hall, Durham 6treet. yesterday afternoon and evening Inside the hall was gaily decorated with streamers and plants, and the various stalls, with their different wares, presented an animated appearance. Towards the conclusion of the sale, ih the evening, a very brisk trade was done, and it- was apparent that the Guild would be able to hand over & considerable sum to the St. day school fund. The general organi nation of the sale was in the capable hands of Mrs F. G. Gurnsey, as president, and Miss G. Miller, as secretary. ««Y» BRANCH. A meeting of the Aranui "Y 5 » branch was held at the residence of Mr» Mcllroy on Tuesday, Mr B Holmes presiding over an attendance of seventeen members. Miss P. Mcllroy. was elected evangelistic superintendent, and Mr G. Empson assistant ParliamentarianInvitations to socials, to be held at Belfast and Rugby street Hall, were accepted. Arrangements were mad® for two members to correspond with a "Y" branch in the United States and one in South Africa. Selected newspaper cuttings were read and di»en*s*<L

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SOCIAL Mrs C. H. TriPP Mrs C. Tripp visitors to Dunediß. t Mrs -T. Northeote (*¥^ gufst of Mr. A-Ho^W*"" iti .road. . . *ij» Mrs S W. T. Bitcba t 7 Gleniti) is 011 «■ , W- t W Nrs "g r KS race. „ - {*» icg with M«0. *•..*; (Wellington). 'Aw Cnfi? . Recent gne«t« at ft gt 2^-?stlssa sld (ChristehweJO, ssr/^^aiSS church), » a & • >■; ehnrch).

LONDON PERSONALS.

( SROl£ 00* owa COHKESroKDENT.)

LONDON, October 23. Anion" passengers for New Zealand who have booked by the Or or , en - ing Tiihnry on October 25th, are ttie fallowing: Mr and Mrs L. P. ' Mr find Mrs P; Furmvnll, Mr and ii. JT. Gilrnour, Mr G. D. M. Goodwin J P., Mrs Goodwin. Major R. W. Hnnnhh, D.5.0., M.C., and Mrs Hnniiah< Mr and. Mi* C. Hoffman Mr ( and Mrs H. E. Leigh ton, Mr and Mrs Ni Mack ay, Mr and Mrs 11. McNaughton, Mr and Mrs J. H. Seymour, Mr f irid Mrs I). M. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs H. G. Teazle. Mr .'.ml Thomson, Mr and Mi's R : E- " at >}"* Mr and Mrs F. M- Winstone, Mis Fox Mrs Hain, Mrs Luttrell, M rS ( ..inn. Miss K. C. F M A Miss K. S. Duncan Miss K„K ; Miss V E. Fox, ,Mißs W. Mnttingley, Miss t. Tj. C Myers, Miss Ailsa M. Nelson, Miss B. M K. Sutherland, Miss R. O. V l ?"',', ' Mr N. S. U. Adamson, Mr 1. Cr«tihgton, Mr J. K. Johnston, Mr K G. /I Mvers Mr L. E. Seymour, Mr E. E ; Shepherd, Mr H G. Thomson, and Mr W. F. Winstone. Afiss Kittv Redmond (Wellington) has been for five weeks on the Continent visiting Paris. Brussels Cologne, Wiesbadori, Munich, Ober-Ammergail, Vienna,, Venice, Rome, Nice, and ulurdei She spent a village of Hazebrouck to ~t t,e grave of her brother, Sergeant W. liam Kedinond. Miss Redmond found ail the war graves beautifully kept, J cemeteries being like lovely gardens. MiSs Redmond has already had fin interesting titne ill Ireland and a motor tour in Scotland. j. j Mr ft rid Mrs John Kirk (Palinerstow North) spent three months in London, and now have' left for a motor tour of the south before crossing to Paris. They thifik of (spending some time on the Riviera before coming back to England in the New Year Mrs Carey Hill (Christchurch) W thinkinc of stayine in Bournemouth until Christmas, and then going to Paris. She will not be returning to Now Zealand for tiie present. Miss K. C. F Bullen, M.A., has been studying languages and art on the Continent for the last eighteen months. She is travelling home by the Ot/ord, via Australia. The Misses Bulldn Olid Mi's Hugonirt left London last week for New Zealand, via Canada. , Miss E. M. Uniacke (Stratford) and Miss Dorothy Boyd (Wellington) have been in Canada for several months and riro now in London. They travelled fiom Victoria to San Francisco, through the Panama Canal to New York, (hence to Hnlifax and on to Plymouth, arriving a few days ago. Mine TTfiinnl-r» tnk'fi" n course at St. Thomas's Hospital, and she *i!l probably be hero for two years. Their plans ars not definitely fixed; they may decide t-o winter aorond.

Mt and Mrs It. G. Scott (Waimate) have been touring for eight weeks in Northern England find Scotland, ftnd are pftst»i?ig through London on their way to Franca and Italy. They will join their homeward-bound utenmer nfc Malts, and anfc»c!j>at6 reaching New Zealand ftt Christmas, or just before tho New Year. Nevf Zealand friends of Mr and Airs T. F. Macnndrew, of Canford Cliffs, Dorset (fdfmely of Hawke'a Bay), will l egret to that they have receipt*} ffn Canada the hews of tho doath of their yoiingeat son, Mr Colin Maoandrew, who passed away at Toronto, f>n October 10th, from pneuRionia. He was only nineteen years of fige. At "Hneremai,'' Dumsey, Shepperton on Thames, tho deatKsoe<:ufred or Mr William Gambles, oil October 19th. The burial took place to-day at Chertspv Curtiotnrv The deceased centlcinan whs for many voara known as "Billie of Wangfintti." Mr John Sayres Frederic Holmes, iacond *on of the late Edward Carloton Holmes, of Brookfield, Arundel, a former well-known resident of Musterton, died on October 17th. For many years Air Holmes had lived at Barnstnple, North I)cvon, where he 6ccupled a prominent position in the community. Tho Misses J. M. Aiken (Christchurch). V. Thompson (Christchliroh). I. C. Allan (l)uufidin), and M. Baird (Yimaru), who are travelling together. Bpont Juno and part of July oil the Continent, touring in France, Italy, Switzerland, and trie Rhine; in August and September they toured England and JScotlnnd, fliid the Misses Baird and Allan also went to Ireland. 7hey are nil delighted with rural England. On November 14th they will W'rtve for Canada, and New Zealand niiould bo reached at the end of January. Thuy will travel leisurely and floe As much of Canada as time will portnit. They will connect with the Aorangi early in tho New Year. Mrs Ilose Irvine (nee Blattey) (£>unedin) is leaving by tho Bendigo on November 7th on a visit to New Zealand. Wellington, where she has two Will hnr bAnflnnfiT-J:nr«. but all centres will he visited. Since the Sudd«?n death of Captain Irvine last February, Mrs Irvine has had a great desire to see New Zealand again, nfter 23i yeors. On that occasion she sicaumpartied her husband when he delivered the Komata for tho Union Steamship Company. On October 15th, tho Bishop of Waikato visited Bury St. Edmunds to take part in the S.P.G. and C.M.B. missionary festival of the Archdeaconry of Sudbury. During the course of his address the Bishop remarked that although tho settlers in the Dominion were British, the schools there were secular, and the name of God was not mentioned in them, though they could not realiso that that could be so in a civilised country like New Zealand. Flying-Officer it. Matheson, 11. A.F. (Dunedm) has been in Germany gaining information flrtd experience in regard to gliding. He expects to go pack to N#w Zealand before long, Via California Flying-Officer A. G. Lester, U.A.F. (Christchurch) has been posted to the new aircraft carrier, H.M.S. Glorious, for B/Tvice in the Mediterranean. Pilot-Officer \V. F. Phnrazyn has been posted to No. 17 Squadron, UpAvon.

Mr and Mrs O. C. Mazengarb (Wellington) have been motoring in Great Britain, and are now touring in Holland. The Veil. Arclxjeacon J. D. Russell (Oamara) will leave for New Zealand in January, accompanied by a niece. He has been touring in the West of England. Mr .T Struthers (Chrintchurch) has arrived <0 tin post-graduato Work at Cambridge. Bishop J. Biermans, Superior-Gen-eral of St. Joseph's Foreign Missionary Society left Mill Hill recently for New Zealand to make a Visitation of the Society's Maori Mission. From Auckland ha will go to the Philippine Islands. where the Soeiety has two priests, thence in tutn to the Society's Prefectures of Sarawak and North Borneo. Bishop Biermans is accompaiiipd by the Very Rev Father A v. d. DoyHsel. The VisitHtors are expected to return to Mill Hill about next July. Mr S. R. Whitley, J.P., lectured oh "New Zealand" under th» auspices of th* Guild Section of the Young

Paonle's Institute, at Reading, 6n October 13th, the Rev. J, VVillrid Macs*y presiding- Mr Whitley had ft groat deal to relate regarding the information gleaned on the recent tour of tho British farmers to the Dominion, aiid he showed many excellent slides. The sudden death occurred on October 19tli of a well known Antarctic explorer—Captain William Colbeek, R.N.it.—after a few weeks' illness with severe bronchitis. Heart failure superrenetl. Captain Colbeck waa 59 years of age. Commander L. C. Berriacohi writes an appreciation in "The Times/' concluding: "Colbeek's death at a comparatively early age will bo deeply regretted by his old Antarctic shipmates and comrades, to whom hifl kindliness and lo.yal friendship had endeared him, ami none more so than the survivors of that small band, who, like myself. spent tho first Antarctic winter with hini at Cape Adare 92 yonrfi n£<"> NAVAL WEDDING. HERBERT—LEDGER. | (prom otra cms coußßsroßDEsr.) LONDON, October 28. On the anniversary of Trafalgar Day October 21st—a charming naval wedding of New Zealand interest was solemnised at He. David s Church, rtowoy, Disserth, Llandriiidod Wells. It occasioned much interest locally as well for the bridegroom belongs to a very' well-known Welsh family. The bridegroom waa Paymaster LieuJames Bartkes Herbert, H.N., lute of H.M.S. Hermes, youngest son of the Kev. J. Llovd Herbert, Hector of Disserth, and Mrs Herbert. The bride was Miss Constance Ethel Ledger only daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur L. *. Lodger, ol Christchurch. The young people met in the East two years ago when the Hermes was attached to tho China Station and Miss Ledger was on a visit to New Zealand relatives, Mr and Mrs Hugh Leggatt (now of Nelson). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Lloyd Herbert assisted by Canon J. L. Bryans, of Cwmbaeh. The service was fully choral, trio orgon jntz played by Airs Bryan Smith. Choice white chrysanthemums, palms, and autumn foliage were used in the decoration of tho chancel. The dainty bride was given away by her cousin, Dr. Derek Denny-Brown (New Plymouth). The wedding gown w&a of ivory embossc! brocade, with veil of rare oFd family lace forming a long train, which hail been worn by tho bride's great-grandmother. It <vas> becofhingly arranged and held by a wreath of orange blossom. A pearl necklace and n naval brooch in diamonds and plntinilm (gifts of the bridegroom) were worn, and a bouquet of pink roses, pink carnations, and white heather was carried. Misa Joan Auten, the little daughter of Captain H. Adten. V.C., R.N.R., and Mrs Aute-n (1 ondon), was bridesmaid She wore a frock of oM family lace over pink taffeta, with large pink sash, nlid an nil common Caucasian head-drees of pale pink, embroidered in pearls. Ohe carried a bouquet of pink carnations, and received from the bridegroom a naval brooch in diamonds and platinum, and from the best man a necklace of sapphires. Brother officers from H.M.S. Hermes were Captain A. H. Aloxander, U.N. (best man), Commander E. J. Prevost, U.N. (groomsman), and Commander A. H. Payne, R.N. Mr Clive Herbert (brother) waa also a groomsman. Naval uniforms were worn. Many guests wero at _ the church attd nt the reception which was held by tho parents of the bridegroom at the Rectory. Invitations were issued to numerous relatives and friends of Doth families, including the following: Sir Charles and Lady Tegart (sister of the bridegroom), Sir Charles Ven-obles-Llewellyn, Bt., and Lady Venables-Llewellyn, Lady Florence Gordon, Canon Griffith-Thomas (Hector of Llanirindod Wells). Mrs and Miss Grifflth-Thomas, Admiral G. llopwood, the Ucv. Hilary Lewis and Mrs Lewis (Rhayader), the Itev. Stead-mnri-Davies and Mrs Duies (Llandrindod Wells), Dr. and Mrs Worthington, Dr. T. W. Henderson (uncle), Mrs Tout Herbert, Miss 11. Herbert, Miss N. Herbert, Mrs G. D. Greenwood (Christchurch), Miss Kay Yullle (Melbourne, cousin). Miss Harlev, Mrs Asher, Mrs Lawson (aunt), Mrs Miller-Kerr, Mr and Mrs H. G. Potts (Llanyre Hall), and many "English relatives of the bride. The guests present numbered al>out eighty. The wedding cake was iTVrucßvely decorated with emblems appropriate to tho Navy and to Now Zealand. Mrs Ledger (mother of the brido) wore a dross of umetliySt silk, with picture hat of black velvet, and she curried a bouquet of pink carnations. Mrs Herbert was in an effective grey ensemble with hat to match, and carried « bouquet of red carnations. After the reception, the happy couple left tfor their honeymoon, which is being spent on a motor tour in Sootland. Tho bride looked very pretty in a travelling ensemble of apiito green trimmed with collar and cuffs of squirrel, and a velvet hat of apple green. Tho wedding presents, numbering over 200, included an onk and cutglass silver-mounted tantalus from the Captain and officers of H.M.S. Hermes, «iJver breakfast dish from the parishioners of St. David's Church, Howey (the presentation feeing made publicly nn the eve of tho marriage), walking stick from Admiral G. Hopwocd, set uf exquisite table glass from Captain A. H. Alexander, R.N., fiftv-one Cheques, lovely jewellery, rare chinn, and sable furs. The bridegroom gave the bride a motor-car, the jewels worn on her wedding day, tortoiseshull and gold toilet set, Satsuma coffee set. and t) largo ostrich fan with handle of pierced inother-of-pearl find gold. The brido gave her husband a gold cigarette case. After a motor tour in the north, Lieut.-Commnnder and Mrs Herbert will come to London for a while. The former has shore leave of several months' duration after lengthy service on the China Station. WHITELOCK—PRICE-JONES. On October 18th, at St. Gabriel's Church, Swansea, the marriage took place between Arthur Ernest Whitelock, second son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Whitelock, of Pahnerston North, and Edna Carlyle, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P Randolph Price-Jones, Matiira, B ryn road, Swansea. The ceremony was performed by the vicarof the church, th"t) Rev. M. H. L. Williams, M.A., assisted by the Rev! Warren Richards

Silkworm salad, sharks' fin, lacquered ducic, birds' nesta, dried shrimps and son.weed jolly will b6 tiio features 0t the menu at the restaurant attached to the Indo-China exhibit at the International Colonial Exposition of 1931 ii» Paris. Each overseas territory will construct a native restaurant as part of its exhibit, and the Strange foods and distinctive drinks 6f each colony will be Visitors Will be abl6 to lunch in Morocco, enjoy light refreshments ia find dine in Madagascar. Or, if thoy prefor French food, it can bG had at numerous Parisian rdst&urafitS to be Constructed within the exposition grounds.

MISS F. HODGKINS.

A MOST ORIGINAL ARTIST. LONDON EXHIBITION. ir.'.OU O'Jf. OM COASE3i'UKI>EKr.> I.ONDON. October 23. From lime to time Miss Frances Hodgkins has exhibited lier paintings in London. A groat deal of her work, however, has been done in France, and it in there that she has been more highly acclaimed than in England. A selection o? her pictures now on view at St. George's Gallery has been exorcising tho minds of art critics. It is difficult to place Miss llodgkins, for she belongs to no school. In the past tho London critics have kept silent—possibly, they sensed a greatness which they could not understand. On this occasion, "Tho Times'' cvitic has If'unched out upon a half column of appreciation, nnd he cannot bo accused of cloaking his meaning altogether in vague phrases. In tlio gallery itself —admittedly a place where opinion is biasod in tho artist's favour—Miss IlodgUius is being compared to the greatest of modern artists. ♦

To givo some idea of what the paintings arc about there is the "Man with Macaw," a composition of colour using the bright markings of the bird as the central theme. There are numbers of pictures of still life and landscape These mainly show flowers and vases on a table with a landscape as a back ground. There are several like "Flatford Weir," "Willy Tjot's Cottage," and "Kiver Stour," which satisfy to gome extent the normal desire to see Nature represented. There Is a pair Of pictures owing two village girls, in the one outside a barn, in the othef Inside a barn. "Bathers" presents a group of figures beside the water which are comparable to the carved figures of Epstein. The majority 0;f the studies, however, have sueh titles as "Flowers and Jugs," "Fruit and Chair," "Flowers and Pots," "Still Life," and "Still Life in front of Courtyard." Miss Hodgkins's struggle for recognition has been r very long one. It would seem a justice done to this talented New Zoalander, therefore, to quote at some length fr.om "The Times" appreciation of her work. The Picture before the Subject. The exhibition (says the critic) ought to confirm and extend the reputation of one of our most original artists. It is difficult, indeed, to thinls of any artist, English or foreign, who appears to paint more naturally in a modern way. "Modern" is used here merely as a convenient word for considering the picture before the subject, for Miss Hodgklns does not belong to any school—though the form 0 f her compositions suggests an affinity with Mr David J oner- as he/ interpretation of young girls With Marie Laurencin. g u t theso are only accidents of temperament; as an Artist Miss Hodgkius Stands alone. On reflection, "tonsideriflg the pie* ture before the subject" might be toisiA«dine. for the strongest impression made by the worlc of Misß Hodgkins in that appreciation of Nature and pie torlal conception are with her one Operation. She seems to see everything

In pictorial form and to feel it in terms of painting. She paints as another woman might knit, not so much distorting objects in order to bring them into coherence as following the way they "go" in her materials. In kind the least familiar works in the present exhibition are the paintings of young girls, generally related to landscape. An affinity of attitude with Marie Laurencin has been noted, but the interpretation is much deeper as the painting is much stronger, with a less restricted range in colour. In a sense these are disturbing pictures, because they induce the slightly scared feeling which everybody who is not absolutely a clod must experience In the presence of creatures "moving about in worlds not realised," in a condition of susceptibility when the right or the wrong word wil. have lasting effects. They bring home the perilous state of adolescence. A Natural Painter. Miss Hodgltins composes and paints in her natural feelings. The landscapes in tho exhibition have an added interest from being painted in tlio Constable country. There is no indication in them that Miss llodgkins was aware of seeing things differently from Constable, but —making no comparison in rank—the landscapes record perfectly the change in artistic attitude since his day. They are the natural fruits o £ a period—and one remembers that Constable himself claimed to be a "natural painter." "flowers in Landscape" may be specially quoted, since it shows Miss llodgkins's unique power of relating pictoriully objects which are generally separated in perfection, and also for its lovely colour. In a sense titles like "Still Lifo in Front of Courtyard" and "Still Life Before Landscape" do the pictures an injustice, because, though they state position, they seem to deny the artistic unity that is made. Tho simile of knitting was suggested by the looseness and easy movement of the compositions—objects keeping their places, for intelligibility, by colour values. A good example is the water-colour "Flowers and Pots," a tangled skein of colour, so to speak, but perfectly coherent—and oven monumental —in total effect. This, though it is full of brains in solution, is tho kind of exhibition that makes one dissatisfied with intellectual art. That a section of the public are fefcdy to recognise the artist's talent is seen by the large proportion of the pictures which have already been sold.

RIVER OVERFLOWS*

DAMAGE AT OTAKI. iraEss AssortAWoX MijeoaAJt.; OTAKI. November 27. Tbe biggest flood for many years occurred nt 1 o'clock this morning. The river flooded its banks, drowned horses. cows, and sheep, swept away three temporary . bridges, damaged vegetable gardens, arid entered hou&aS in the vicinity of the Otftki railway. The florid damaged the main rOad ftnd undermined tne railway line for chains. The river and streams 8M still flooded, but the water 'is' rapidly subsiding. The estimated damaged will run into hundreds of pounds. The flood waters are now down, and a general Burvey of the position is being mode. Confirmation of the rumours relating to loss of stock Cannot be obtained until parties return from the other side of the river. Hundreds of pounds' worth of damage was done bv the flood and much debris is on the bench. A. considerable amount of stock 6f ail descriptions was drowned. Hundreds of chains of fencing were washed away and several bridges and roads were severely damaged. Many settlers are verv heavy losers The waters are'quickly receding. HUTT ABNORMALLY HIGH. OHMS ASSOCIATION TIXKOBAU.) WELLINGTON. November 27. Very heavy rain last night, in combination with snow, which thawed on the hills, caused the Hutt river to rise to a higher level than since 1913. Because of the good work recently done by the River Board, little damage was done. The river brought down a remarkable quantity of debris. The flood inundated both the Manor Park and . Hutt golf courses, and on the latter some damage was done. A private bridge ovef the river at Haywards was damaged. Some stock »n the valley was drowned. Mrs Cacas6 had to abandon her house, and near Melling Mrs and Miss McLaren were found at four o'clock huddled in a car. where they had sought shelter when flooded out of the house. A man named Sandy had to be warned to leave his residence, which was erected on the River Board property. The districts of Moera and Bandwick Were not affected.