WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20100, 2 December 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

:y The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. &: Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement J: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- :£ enco is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

| Professor" and Miss H. Macmillan | Brown ("Holmbank," Cashmere Hills), I who have been visiting England, are j] returning to C'hristchurch this morning. Mrs Deans (Ricearton House), her daughter, Mrs Burgis (England), and her grand-daughter, Miss Norah Deans (Kirkstyle), are arriving in Christchurch from England this morning. Mrs Goode (Wellington), who has been visiting Mrs Arthur Chapman, Knowlcs street, went north last night. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore (Fendalton), who have been visiting England, j are returning to Christchurch this morn- ! ing', accompanied by their daughter, Mrs | I'. A. Keddell, Merivale, who went north j to meet them. j Mrs J. D. Lawrence (Sumner), who i lias been visiting England, is returning j to Christchurch this morning. ! Mrs Hugonin (Kaikoura) has roll turned from a lengthy trip to England and is spending a few days in Auckland before coming south. She is cxpectod in Christchurch on Sunday morning and will stay with her sister, Mrs F. A. Nixon, Fendalton. Miss Kiore King, producer for ihp Canterbury Repertory Theatre Society, which is at present staging Bernard Shaw's comedy, "Arms and the Man" at tho Radiant Hall, is leaving on Friday for Wellington, on route to Hastings. Til© Misses Bullcn. who returned to N*;\v Zealand by the Aorangi, are at present in Auckland and will arrive in Christchurch early next week. Tho Misses Paton (Wellington), who have been visiting their sister, Mrs Colin Macdonald, Bristol street, have returned to Wellington. Miss Catherine E. Hunter is registered at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs Bryan King (Tirnaru), Mr and Mrs F. Ruddiman (Dunpdin), and Mr and Mrs 11. McCalltim (Blenheim) are recent arrivals at the United Service Hotel. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include Mr and Mrs G. McKnight (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Hartley and son (DnnedinV Mr J. Cunningham (Dunedin), Dr. and Mrs North (Dunedin), and Mr Iltirsfc (Timaru). The engagement is announced of Iris Madge, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Tasman Pulley, Loburn, and Allan Walter, only son of Mr and Mrs Walter Thomas, Monck's Bay, Sumner. Rccc-nt arrivals at View Brae, Ilanrner Springs, include Mrs J. Pike, Mr Ventitch, Mr Row, Mr C. Haworth (Timaru), Miss Keene, Miss Shaw (Christchurch), Miss Millar (Pleasant Point), Mr and Mrs Muir, Mr Pickering, Mr and Mrs Camin (.Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. Whiteman, and Bruce (Cashmere), Miss Pine (Riccarton), Mr Brumchester (New Brighton), Mr and Mrs Winchester (Sedgemere), and Mr and Mrs Eodgers and three children (Amberley). Recent arrivals at Hanmer House, Hanmer Springs, include Mr and Mrs A. J. Inwood (Southbridgc), Messrs Bowers, W. Henden and Nightingale (Christchurch), Mr F. Britton (Christchurch), Mrs Reynolds (Christchurch), Mrs Fraser (Dunedin), Miss G. Fraser (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs W. 10. Couzins (Christchurch), Mtss E. Couzins (Christchurch), Mrs C. W. Rudkin (Fendalton), Miss E. Itudkin (Fendalton), Master Colin Rudkin (Fendalton), Mr and Mrs J. MeGillvray (Christchurch), Mr R. McKay (St. James), Mr A. Oldfield (The Poplars), Messrs Burt and S. Hollobon ("Christchurch), Mr MePherson (Pleasant Point), and Miss Miller (Pleasant Point). Recent arrivals at The Lodge, Hanmer Springs, include Mr W. Derisley Wood (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs H. Gardiner (Sumner, Christchurch), Miss J. Austin (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs R. Spiers (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Herbert Lee (Christchurch), Mrs* Dickie (Christchurch), Miss Eileen Wilson (Christchurch), Miss Mcßae-Peacock (Christchurch), Mrs J. G. MacLachlan (Christchurch),' and Mr and Mrs G. Burrows (Christchurch).

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A GIFT PARTY. A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs S. W. Richardson, Shirley, on Saturday, when a gift party was given in honour of Miss Aileen Bishop, of New Brighton, whos« marriage takes places on Wednesday. Musical items were rendered by Mrs Currie, Messrs A. Boon, W. D. Curne and O Heinz, and an amusing competition was won by Miss Aileen Bishop and Mr Alan Boon. The guest of honour received many useful presents. Among those jft-esent were Mesdames H. A. Bishop, C. McCree, J. J'airvjeEion, J. B. Mclntoyro, CJ. Winney. W. D. Currie. Misses Aileen Bishop. lima Bishop, Ruby Wright, Peggy Wright, Mar Talbot, Nancy Mclntvre. Eva Winney, Messrs A. Boon. H. A. Bishop, C. McCroe. T Moffat W. D. Currie. C. Heina, Desmond Richardson, Neville Newbold, and R. Whitbrock.

SISTER JANET. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL. Among tho many who attended the funeral of Sister Janet at tho Linwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon wero young people—both men and women —who had come directly under her influence and who had learned to love her. Most of the Anglican churches and church institutions were represented, while there was a large attendance of the public, especially women. Sister Winifred was cross-bearer as the coffin Was borna from the chapel of tho Community of the Sacred Name, followed by the Rev. Mother Dora and other sisters of the Community. The Kev. 11. W. Smith conducted this part of the service. Thero was a large crowd afc tho Cathedral, where the main service was held. Tho Cathedral choristers ledethe procession into the church. The Lessons were read by the Kev. S. Parr, Canon Staples Hamilton, and Archbishop Julius, while Bishop WestWatson offered up the prayers. "Give Us Pest, O Christ," and "O Saviour of the World" were the anthems sung by the choristers. Dean J A. Julius conducted the ser,vice at the graveside, tho Bishop pronouncing tho Benediction. The pallbearers were Messrs E. B. McKonzie, H. T. Hopkins, 11. Feavcr, A. West, J. Bradley, and O. Blyth. There was a large number of wreaths.

TIMARU'S TRIBUTE. Ac evensong at St. Mary's on Sunday tho Vicar, tho Rev. H. W. Monaghan, expressed the sorrow of the parish at Sister Janet's demise, which was a severo blow to the community. The Vicar paid a high tribute to her unselfish devotion to the interests of others, and the great work she had done among the young men and boys. Yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, the Very Rev. Dean J. A. Julius officiated at a celebration of Holy Communion in thanksgiving for and commemoration of tho life and work of Sister Janet. The Dean was assisted by the Vicar (the Rev. Mr Monaghan), and tho Rer. W. S. Southward. There wns a largo congregation.

FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL. BROMLEY SCHOOL. Splendid weather conditions favoured tho annuil fancy dress carnival in the Bromley School on Saturday night. Extra lighting brightened tho schoolgrounds and tho big crowd present spent freely at the various stalls and side-shows. Mr and Mrs D. Sullivan kindly judged the splendid array of costumes, and tho former, before presenting the prizes, congratulated all concerned on the great success ot the gathering. Ke admired the splendid support given tho carnival by the Bromley residents.

The senior girls, trained by Mrs Bremr.er, gave an exhibition of the maypole dance, and squads of girls, in charge of Mrs G. Creo, performed some folk dances in pleasing manner. Music was provided by Mrs Bremner, Mr l{o!ej and Mr R. Beaumont, and many thanks are due to the stall-hold-ers who worked so hard for the success of tho carnival.

3he following were the prizewinners : SENIOR GIRLS. Fancy—Eileen Connor (Bubbles) 1 Molly Boundy (Sailor) 2, Hope Frewer (Eastern Dancer) 3. Special: Eileen Black (Queen of Hearts). Original—Joan Smith ("Tho Land of the Free.") 1. Lorna Gracie (Washerwoman) 2, Vorinn Pickles (Scarecrow) 3. Snccia! • Gwenda Paul (Rabbit). Poster—Sadie Bolt (Seeds) I, Ruth Lains ("Rickett's Blue") 2. SENIOR BOYS. Fancy—Gordon Brand (Pierrot) 1, Howard Adcock (A Gentleman Dandy) 2, Bill Barker (Jockey) 8. Special: Tom Robinson (tlossack). Original—Andy Craig (Old Lady) 1, Leslie Robinson (Baby) 2, Bill Mooro (Tennis) 3. Special: Tod Suckling (Bromley Cemetery Extension). Poster—Norman Black (Seeds) 1, Donald Gracie (Remnant Sale) 2. Cheapest—J. HcKernan (Indian) 1, K. Reed (Charwoman) 2, P. Perham (Chimney Sweep) 3.

JUNIOR GIRLS. Fancy—Zoe Robinson (Viotorian Lady) and Klvie Howe (Night Fairy) equal 1, Joyce Smith (Flower Girl) 2. Specials: Peggy Perham (Nurse), Shirley Jenniaon (Misa Muffet), Gracie Mooro (Page), Margaret Buckley (Fairy). Original—June Huggms (Astrologiat) 1, Dulcie Gracie (Starwberry) 2 Special: Jean Bremner (Cape Gooseberry). Poster—Hilda Barker (British Goods) 1. JUNIOR BOYS. Fancy—Melvin Melhuish (Happy New Year) 1, Dicky Brand (Boy Blue) 2, Serbie Moore (Baker) 3. Cheapest—Colin Perham (Swagger) 1. VISITORS. Fancy—Boys: J. Adcock (Toreador i 1, D Dickson (Boy Blue) 2, G. Ward (Coster) 3. Girls: B. Adcock (80-peep) 1, N. Maclam (Beauty Specialist) 2, D. Dickson (Japanese) 3. Prize for mother with most children in fancy costume—Mrs Gracie. Ticket-selling Competition—Eileen Black, Hope Frewer, Howard Adcock.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. An enjoyable evening was spent at tho homo of Mr and Mrs Griffiths. Edgeware road, to celebrate the coming of age of their daughter, Jessie. The dining-room was decorated with streamers of blue and silver to match tho dress worn by Miss Griffiths, who received many presents. There were songs, recitations, competitions, and games. The golden key was presented by Mr Griffiths. Tile birthday cake was decorated and finished with 21 kewpies. Those present were Mr and Mrs Griffiths. Mr and Mrs P K. Griffiths, Mr and Mrs C. J. Griffiths. Mr and Mrs Molloy, Mrs Bell, Mrs Graham. Mrs Streeter, Mrs Hamilton. Miss J. Griffiths. Miss Moody, Miss Schumacher. Misses Bell (2), Mr Simpson Mr Bell. iun., Morris, Reginald, and Joyce Griffiths, Joan Streeter, and Russell end Iris Molloy.

WEDDINGS. DItAPPEJR—PL ATT, The Shirley Methodist Church, with its picturesque surroundings of old oaks and lawns, was crowded recently when a large number of friends and well-wishers gathered to witness the marriage of Edith Frances, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Piatt, of Shirley, and Edwin John Needham i)rapper, only eon of the late Mr John Ih-apper, Tokomaru Bay, North Island, and of Mrs A. I. Cotterill, Petone, late of Christchurch. The ceremonv was performed by the Rev. 0. S. Pearn and Mr Marks was organist. The service was choral. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride with arum lilies and evergreens and a large white beli suspended over the bridal party. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a simple gown of ivory crepe satin, with fitting bodice, long, tight sleeves pointed over the hands, and long, full skirt edged with radium silk lace falling in four deep points from a hip-yoke. Her veil of ivory silk net formed a train, and was arranged from a cap outlined with orange blossom buds, witli a tiny posy at each side. A shower bouquet of white roses, lily of the valley, cyclamens, and maidenhair, with white satin streamers, was carried. The bridesmaids wore Miss Myra Piatt (sister of the bride). Miss Alice Unwin (cousin of the bride), and Miss Maud Buchanan, all wearing frocks of cornflower blue georgette, with scalloped bodices, deep shoulder capes, and full skirts with uneven scalloped hems. Their hats of cornflower blue silk 6traw were turned off the face, and the brims were edged with lace, while each was trimmed with a blue satin bow tied across the back. Their bouquets were of blue hothouse flowers, pink roses, and maidenhair fern, tied with pink satin streamers. Little Joyce Hunt was flower girl, wearing a pretty frock of pale pink crepe de chine, made with wide berthe collar and frilled .rosebuds at the waist. Her pink mop cap was finished with a frill over the front of the head and a wreath of blue rosebuds round the edge, and she carried a basket of bine and pink flowers. Mr W. Unwin (cousin of the bride) wnt best man and Mr Frank Piatt (brother of the bride) and Mr Rae Weeks were groomsmen. Alter the ceremony a reception and dance were held at the Shirley Masonic Hall, where Mrs F. Piatt received her guests "earing a frock of navy blue Celanese relieved with biege, and a navy hat trimmed with biege and a navy buckle. Mrs F. Buchanan assisted the bride's mother. She wore a pretty frock of sage-green Celanese, trimmed with tiny fawn buttons, and a f:iwn straw hat. Mrs N. Holland (U'ainui) wore a dainty frock of pale rink civpe do chine, made with wide lxjrthi> collar and scalloped hemline, and a wide-brimmed pink straw hat. When Mr and Mrs E. J. N. Drapper left by car for the wedding trip Mrs Drapper was wearing a smart tailored costume of fawn tweed and a cornflower blue silk straw hat turned off the face. PA ICXIIA M—ITENDERSOX. At fho North-East Valley Presbyterian Church a pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised recently, when Rita, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs R. W. Henderson, Xorth-East Valley, was married to Wynvard, third sou of Mr and Mrs 11. Parnhani, Shirley, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. G. Miller, and Mr li. Macfio was organist. Tho church was beautifully decorated by the Flower Committee with bowls of large red and bronze poppies and buttercups. The bridal party stood under a largo wedding bell. Mrs Grace sang a solo.

The bride, -who entered the church with her father, -\voro an ankle-length frock of ivory silk georgette and silver lace and a beautiful veil held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of Mar£chal Neil roses, lily of the valley, and narcissi.

The bridesmaid, Miss Anne Henderson, sister of the bride, wore a frock of iloral georgette in autumn colourings and a hat to tone. Her bouquet was of tangerine poppies. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Nelson Parnham, brother of the bridegroom.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Somerset where f-cr one hundred guests were entertained. Mrs Henderson, mother of the bride, wore a gown of black silk georgette and lace and black Bangkok hat, and carried a bouquet of red tulips and anemones. Mrs Parnham, mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble suit of brown crepe satin and hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of bronze pansies.

Later, when Mr and Mrs H. E. Parnham left for their wedding tour] the bride was wearing a geranium celanese frock and a nigger brown coat of broadtail and hat to match.

BALL AT METHVEN. The children's fancy dress ball, held by the Methven sub-branch of tho Plunket Society m aid of its funds took place in the Town Hall, Methven' on Friday evening. The hall was crowded with parents and onlookers, while well over 150 children spent a happy time. The society again secured tho services of Mr Simpson of Tinwald, as judge of the costumes, and he had a hard task in making the "various awards. As usual, through the generosity of its supporters, the Society had secured many prizes for which the committee is very grateful. The success of the function was largely due to the untiring work of the committee of which Mrs Stanley Smith was president r.nd Miss Grace Morgan honorary secretary. Later in tho evening, a dance for adults was held, the music being supplied by Messrs Petrie Brothers and H. Ellis, while M.r W. Grieve was master of ceremonies. The judge's awards were as follows: Girls, under five—Beat fancy dress: Yvonne Wright (Rosebud). Most original: Gwladys Grainger (Clock), Most humorous • Agnes Berry (The Sweetest Thing on Floor)'. Best paper dress: Betty (Rose)! Cheapest dress (not paper): Maurino Gillespie (Sprite). Boys, under five yearsBest fancy costume: Norman Johns (Cupid) Most original: Jem Stone (Blacksmith)! Special: Jack Stone (Go 1 for). Most humorous: Peter Ward (Jack in the Box). Paper costume: Norman Dew (Sprinsr Chicken).' Cheapest costume (not paper): Freddy Rae ,-Kasra and Tatters). Girls, five- to seven vears —Best fancy dress: Barbara Stone (Spanish Girl). Most original: Louie Rae (Felix the Cat). Humorous: Evis Middleton (Pierrette). Paper: Marjorie Lockhead (Hawaiian Dancer). Poster: V. Sutton (Baking Powder). Cheapest fnot paper): phvllis Manning (Black Cats). Boys, five to six years —Most orisrinal: Ralph Lockhead (Ti~er>. Humorous: Bertie Lawson 'Ratcatcher!. Girlo. seven to nino years—Beet fancy dress: Johns (Star Fairy). Original: Mary Batfcson. Humorous: Norma Stone 'Mother Goose). Porter. Maud Grainger (Clown). Cheapest: Betty Cleeve (Cheapest Dress). Paper: Noeline Whitta I fChnstmfta Tree). seven to nine vears— Best fancy: H. Kemsh (Jazz Pierrot). | Origin* lEwen (Whita Babbit).

Humorous: Irwin Graham Christmas). Cheapest: Evan Hepburn (Brigand). Special: Tom Harrison. Girls, ten to twelve years—Best fancy coetumc: Daphne Adam# (Eastern Lady). Most original • Joy Cleeve (Miss Amy Johnson). Humorous: Lilian Jeasep (Dick Whittiugton). Paper: Jean McKobie (Carnival). Poster: Rema Street (Economise). Cheapest drees (not paper): Olive Williams (Red Indian). Boys, ten to twelve years—Best fancy dre«B: f Jack Cookslay (Pirate Chief). Most original: Phil Grainger (A Little Behind with the Rent). Humorous: D'Arcy Topp (Flapper). Poster dre€s: George Chambers (Hay£ Ltd.). Cheapest drefis (not paper): Norvan Hepburn (Gardener). Girls, twelve to sixteen y«ar«— Js<pst fancy costume: Maud Owen (Gipsy). Most original: Hettie Sutton (Order of the Bath). Humorous: Harriet Patterson (Accidents*. Best paper dreaa: Thelma Fairburn (Piefrette). Beat poster: Doris Bonmngton (Reckitts* Bag Blue). Cheapest (not paper): Gwea Owen (Swimming Girl). Best pair: Topsy White and Olivo Beary (Golfers) Boys, twelve to sixteen years: Beat fancy costume: Charlie Berry. Moat original: Jack Chambers (Unemployed). Humorous: Eric Waddington tCave Man). Cheapest (not paper): Tom Mcintosh (Sack). Girls, ovor sixteen years—Best fancy: Peggy White (Spanish I>ancer). Original: Evelyn Newman (If Winter Comes). Special fancy: Dorothy Cormack (Rainbow). Special humorous: Mary Grieve (Clown). Special: Beryl Reid (Eastern Lady). Beat pair: Nancy Duff and Gwladys Owen (Stars and Stripes). Special—Girls, under fiv* years: Betty Foreman (Candlestick). Youngest girl: Gwladys Grainger. Boys, under five years—Youngest boy in fancy dress* Albert EUms (Order of the Bath). Girls, five to seven years: Pauline Cooksley (Rainbow). Specials, girle, seven to nine years: Rita Wright (Early Victorian). Margaret Goodwin (Eastern Lady), Marjori® Smith (Gipsy), Joyce Ayers (Japanese), Molly Cooksley Pointed Doll), J*an Newman (Miss Sunshine), Pearl Patterson (Daisy). Special, boys twelve and over: Jack Compton (Tin Soldier), Neil Aitken (Cheap Masher). Mother with most children in fancy dress: Mrs A. Lockheac (6). Lucky spot waits: Barbara Stone and Peggy White, Winnie McXee and Rona Scott. Youngest child in hall, dancing: Don Cook Snowball danoe: Jem Patterson, Tom Mcintosh. Boy selling most tickets: Jack Cooksley. Best-behaved girl and boy in dance practices: Doris Owen, Jack Compton. Children in fancy dress vere:

Thelma Lockhead (Scots Lass), Ngalre Lockhead (Rosebud), Marjorie Lockhead (Hawiian Dancer), Mary Lockhead (Pierrette), Ralph Lockhead (Tiger), Jack Lockhead (Sweet Weetß). Elwyn Kenish (Miee Pom Pom), Lois Kenieh (Folly), Albert Kenish (Clown), Bora Kenish (Jazz Pier* rette), Valda Sutton (Baking Powder), Thelma Sutton (Picnic), Hettie Sutton (Order of the Bath), George Sutton (Footballer), Jessie Kidd (Tin o£ Biscuits), Nancy Kirfd (Schoolgirl), Lilian Jessep (Dick Whittir/gton), Charles Berry (Nigrger), Agnes Laweon (Green Grass), Euan Graham (White Rabbit), Xrvin Graham (Father Christmas), Ivan Hepburn (Brigand). Morven Hepburn (Gardener), Wallace Duff (Cricketer), Betty Stone (Powder Puff), GeoSrge Lockhead ("Nobody's Darling). Craig Hepburn (Butcher), Tommy Owers (Ckefy, George Chambers (Hay's, Ltd.), Jean Lawson (Bathroom), Elsie Church (Princess), May Church (Cook), Maureen Gillespie (Sprite), Ken Gillespie (Santa Claus), Jim Stone (Blacksmith), Thomas Lawson and Bert Lawson (Rat Catchers), Darcy Topp (Flapper), Edward Newman (Master Rain), Ellen Burrows (Wisteria), Phyllis Manning (Black Cat), Maud Chambers (Baking Powder), Edna Chambers (Jam), Jean McLennan (Mustard Club), Doris Owen (Pierrette), Margaret Goodwin (Eastern Lady), Ngaio Johns (Star Fairy), Norman Johns (Cupid), Marjorie Smith (Gipsy). Peggy Grainger (Ruination), Maud Grainger (Clown), ElsiaGrafnger (Packet of Tea), Eden Grainger (Elf), Gladys Grainger (Clock), Louie Rae (Felix the Cat), Gwen Owen (Swimming Girl), Evelyn Patersou (Yellow Daisy), Harriet Patterson (Accidents are Common), Jean Kilworth (Rainbow), Tom Mcintosh (Sack), Jem Patterson (Scout), Betty Foreman (Candlestick), Jack Chambers (Unemployed), Robbie Ireland (Cowboy), Ann Ireland (Fairy), Jock Compton (Tin Soldier), Olive Williams and Francis Hands (Red Indian and Squaw), Vera Beattie (Green Pea), Joy Cleeve (Miss Amy Johnson), Betty Cleeve (Cheapest Dress), Colin Watson (Clown), Gordon Wallace (Clown), Violst Wallace (Miss England), Roma Topp (Turkish Delight), May Newman (Spanish I>ancer), Jean Newman (Mies Sunshine), Olive Beaty and Topsy White (Golfing Couple), Peggy White (Spanish Dancer). Kitty Beary (Harold Lloyd), Jack Stone (Miniature Golfer), Norma Stone (Mother Goose), Barbara Stone (Spanish Girl), Allen Pollard (Strawberry), Eric Waddington (Cave Man), "Evelyn Newman (If Winter Comes), Nancy Dalton (French Artist), Thora Morgan (Shop in Methven), Freda Dalton (Rainbow). Audrey Bremner (Fairy), Josie Mcintosh (Gipsy), Rema Street (Eco* nomise), Peter Ward (Jack in the Box) y® an Mcßobie (Carnival), Rita Wright Ckarly Victorian), Yvonne Wright (Apple Blossom), Thelma Mauger (Harlequin), Molly Cooksley (Painted Doll), Jack Cookery (Pirate Chief), Veena Cooksley (Heart's Desire), Pauline Cooksley (Rainbow), Agnes Berry (Sweetest Thing on the Floor), Thelma Fairbairn (Pierrette), Noeline Whitta (Christmas Tree), June Aitken (Queen of Hearts), Hannah Harrison (Folly), Flora Macartney (Jonquil), Daphne Adams (Eastern Lady), Shirley Amberger (Rose), Eileen Rouse (Gipsy), Neil Aitken (Cheap Masher), Nancy Duff and Gwladys Owen (Stars and I' Bland (Cowboy). Beryl Reid (Eastern Lady), Maud Owen (Gipiy). Bernice Scott (Elf), lan Scott (Pirate), Dona Bonmngton (Bag Blue), Norman ? rln * J? hic^en >- r<oa Cook (Highlander), Jean Thomson (Folly), Joyce Ayera (Japanese), and Nancy Ayera (Br&ifo).

TIMARTT NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs C. H. Tripp (Wai-iti road), who was oil a visit to Dunedin, has returned home. Mrs A. A. Scott (Bidvrell street), who is on a visit to Dunedin, is expected home to-day. Mrs Webb (Christchurch), who has been spending a few days with Mrs F. G. M. Raymond, has returned homo. Mrs D. S. Kemshed (Chalmers street) is on a visit to Adelaide, and is the guest of Mrs L. A. Knight. _ Mrs C. C. Paterson (Wai-iti road) left yesterday on a short visit to Mrs S. C~ Harris (Christchurch). The following have been recent guests at the Dominion Hotel: —Mr and Mrs J. W. Rogers (Christchurch), Messrs L. M. Faircloth (Invercargili), J. May (Christchurch), J. McCabe (Christchurch), and C. Parsonson (Christchurch). Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs T. G. Lewis (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs G. C. Orr (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Hi ; Chapman (Hastings), Mr and Mrs Gilkinson (Dunedin), Mesdames J. S. Ower (Christchurch), K. J Walker (Christchurch), F C. Wooler (Christchurch), D. M. Vaughan (Christchurch), N. Bowker (Christchurch), and A. G. McCullock (Wellington), Misses Blair (Wellington), and Orr OChristchurch), Messrs F C. Williams (England), G. D. Little (Sydney), W, Williamson (Wellington), A. Blair (Wellington), and M. Hullett (Christchurch)^-

CONCERT AT COLDSTREAM. The Coldstream Hall was crowded oil Saturday night, when a very successful concert, organised by Misses Ansford and Petrie, in aid of the Sunday School building funds, was held. The programme comprised pianoforte solos by Misses L. Sheppard and H. Dodge, vocal solos by Misses W. Peacock and W. Amor, recitations by Misses Petrie and M. Ansford, Maori songs by Messrs Dodge, accordion and mouthorgan solos by Mr Halfacre, and cornet solos by Mr Eden.

The concert concluded with a one-act play, entitled "Taming the Lion," the performers being Misses T. Ansford, M. Petrie, L. Moody, M. Ansford, L. Sheppard, and W. Peacock. After the concert a social was held, supper being served by the ladies.