WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20106, 9 December 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Hon. Helen St. .Tolirt (England) is the guest of Miss Olive MelTrnith, Merivalo lane. Miss Eileen Wilson (Heaton street), who is visiting Hanmer Springs, is returning t j Christchurch to-morrow evening. Mr and Mrs T. T. Armstrong (Holmwood rood) hare returned from a trip to Britain. The engagement is announced of Jean Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Ferguson, Waipara, to Eric Robert McCrostie, second son of Airs Little and the late Mr H. Little, "Mt. Vulcan," Omihi. A vote of condolence with the City Solicitor (Mr H. H. Loughnan) in the death of his wife was passed by tho City Council at its meeting last night. Mrs Burgis, who recently arrived from England and who is staying with her mother, Mrs Deans, Riccarton House, will leave on Thursday to visit relatives in the country. Mrs E. Jennings is the guest of Mrs H. A. Knight (Racecourse Hfill). Miss Edith Bowron (Cashmere Hills) returned yesterday from Timara, where she has been staying with Mrs C. S. Bruce. Miss Bromley Cocks (St. Albans) is visiting Mrs Burdon (Woodbury, Geraldine). Mrs A. E. Steere (Riccarton) returned yesterday from a short visit to Tiniaru. The engagement is announced of Colleen, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Costelloe, Latimer square, to Richard, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. J. Hampton, Sumner. The City Council last night passed :i voto of sympathy with Mrs Barr and her family in the death of her husband, tho Hon. John Barr, M.L.C. Miss O. Burnett (Mt. Stuart, Otago) and Mr and Mrs A. Pratt (Dunedin) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs P. A. Whitworth (Dunodin), Mr and Mrs H. G. Hallett, and Alisa D. Hallett (Sydney) aro guests at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Kenning (Nelson), Mr Gladstone Ilutton (Dunedin), and Mr Douglas Paterson (Haveloclc) aro staying at the Hotel Federal. Recent arrivals at the Lodge, Hanmer Springs, include Miss Peggy Unnin (Timaru), Mr J. Donnelly (Auckland), Mr Bruce (Christchurch), Miss Dealy (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs H. H. Doughty (Christchurch), Miss Jnno Doughty (Christchurch), Mr Dickie (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. R. Blank (Christchurch), Miss E. Hume (Christchurch), Mr H. J. Jefcoate (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Nicholls (Ashburton), Mr B. Perry (Christchurch), Air and Mrs Bascand (Christchurch), _ ami Mr nnd Mrs Bennett (Christch'urch). Recent arrivals at Hanmer House, Hanmer Springs, include Mr J. P. Buxton (RedclifFs). Miss Buxton (Redcliffs), Mr and Mrs F. W. Meyer (Ladbrooks), Misses Eunice, Valma, and June Meyer (Ladbrooks), Miss Nrariia Sunckell (Ladbrooks), Messrs R". Allen nnd J. Dean (Christchurch), Mr A. Old-field (The Poplars), Mr R. W. Britton (Christchurch), Mr nnd Mrs .T. O. McGillivray (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs S. Andrew (England), Mr S. Andrew, jun. (England), Mr and Mrs F. Newton (Christchurch) and Mr J. Stevenson (Flaxton).

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

At the monthly meeting of the Christchurch branch of tho National Council of Women, held on Thursday, there was a large attendance of members, representing the following societies: Women Citizens, Mothers' Union, Canterbury Women's Club, Women Teachers, Federation of University Women, W.C.T.U., Home Economics, Free Kindergarten, Society for Protection of Women and Children, Rugby street Women's Guild, Trained Nurses, Social Opon-Air Schools' 1 league, and a number of associate members.

The president welcomed Mrs Gilmour, a new delegate from the W.C.T.U. Coi respondence was read from Lady Aberuaen, president of the tional Council of Women, regarding resolutions passed at the recent conference in Vienna and plans for future work. The most interesting of these were the mother's charter and the establishment of children's health and play days throughout the world. Remits for the Dominion Conference, to be held in March, 1931, were then considered and discussed. The matter of compelling defaulting husbands to pay maintenance orders decreed by the Court called for serious attention, and a remit on the subject was sent forward to conference.

were made for a social evening to welcome Miss H. K. LovellSmith, who is returning to Christchurch after having represented New Zealand at the quinquennial conference of the International Council of Women at Vienna.

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

I CANTERBURY WOMEN I TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.

The final meeting for the year of the Canterbury Women Teachers' Association took the form of a morning tea party, which was held at Ballantynes on Saturday, when Miss A. M. Cowley and Miss A. J. Cook, -who have recently retired from the teaching profession, were the honoured guests of the Association.

Miss M. E. Harvey, president of Ihe Association, briefly referred to the work of Miss Cowley and Miss Cook, and extended to both members very best wishes for many years of good health and happiness. Each of the retiring members was presented with a, small posy of artificial flowers as a token of the esteem of their fellow-teachers. Miss Cowley, in returning thanks, wished the Association continued success and prosperity. Tho members of the Infant Teachers' Discussion Circle took this opportunity of making a small presentation of books to Miss D. Baster. Miss E. Sapsford, in making the presentation, spoke eulogistically of Miss Easter's leadership of the discussion circles. Miss Baster thanked her fellow-teachers for the token of their appreciation, and for the assistance they had given towards making the discussion groups a suci ss. Miss McKee, who recently returned from a trip abroad, then gave a short description of her tiUvels in England and on the Continent. She spoke at some length of her visit to the Riviera, and described the festival, known as the "Battle of the Flowers/' She also described her visits to Naples and Geneva, dealing particularly with tho historical associations of the latter city. At the conclusion of the address Miss Harvey thanked Miss McKee for this interesting account of her travels oversea. SOCIETY GOSSIP. The Marquess of Donegal!. well known as a gossip-writer, spoke at Leeds recently in aid of tho Oak Hill Home for Journalists.

Lord Donegall took as his subject ''Society Gossip," and in his opening remarks stressed the point that ho was a working journalist writing his own columns. He traced gossip writing through tho ages, l>eginning with the Biblical account of Uelshazzar's feast. He also mentioned that tho ideal writer of gossip was Samuel Pepys, who had no successor living to-day. This statement had been objected to on account of the fact that Pepys did not write for publication, but that did not alter tho fact that it was firstclass gossip.

Several amusing stories were told. Ono of them was about a labourer who, by mistake, got into a first-class railway carriage, in which Lord Lonsdale and Mr Lloyd Georgo wore travelling together. Lord Lonsdale gave the man a cigar before getting out at the next stop. Left together, Mr Lloyd George asked if he knew who it was who had just left. The man replied that he did not, and on being informed, exclaimed: "Lumme, fancy 'lin talking to two poor fellows like you and me." As to who read society gossip, Lord Donegal! said that he received letters from housemaids, peeresses, actors, poets, politicians, boxers, Communists, and one from a Lord Chancellor. The last-mentioned communication was from the late Lord Birkenhead, and consisted of the words: "Ta for puff!'' Many of his correspondents seemed to think that hp was a woman owing to the double "s" in "marquess."

EVENING PAKTY. Mi&s Ella Skurr and Mr Hubert de Rie Fleslicr, whoso marriage takes place shortly, were entertained at an evening party, given by Mr and Mrs James Catherwood, at their liuni& in Papanui road. Dancing, and musical and elocutionary items occupied the eveniug, those performing being Mrs Lionel L. Cordery (pianoioric solos), Mrs Tristram Wilcox, Airs Tipler, Mr Drayton, and Mr L. L. Cordery (songs), and Mr Fraser-Thompson (recitations). The drawing room and dining room were decorated with marigolds, purple irises, roses, and maple leaves. Miss Ella iSkurr wore a frock ot almond green faille, with a yoke inset of silver, and a scalloped hem and frilled hipline. Her shoulder posy was of abutilons and maidenhair. Mrs Catherwood, who was assisted by her niece, Miss Margery Thompson, and her daughter, Maida, wore a frock ot black taffeta. Miss Margery Thompson wore a long frock of honey coloured net, patterned in green and cinnamon, with a fully flared skirt. Miss Maida Catherwood's frock was of powder blue ninon, patterned with buttercup yellow and rose. The small train and hem were finished in blue net. Those present were Mr and Mrs JSkurr, Mr and Mrs George Gardner, Mr and Mrs Randall Hicks, Mr and Mrs Fraser-Thompson, Mrs A. J. Tipler, Mrs Soanes, Mr and Mrs Lionel L. Cordery, Mr and Mrs Peter Kennedy, Mrs Balkind, Mr and Mrs Tristram "Wilcox, Mrs R. J. Thompson, Mr and Mrs Hugh R. Hamilton, Mrs Butcher, Mr and Mrs Drayton, Misses Ella Skurr, Betty Baxter, Betty Treleaven. Ethelwyn Bates, Minna Balkind, Dorothy Wauchop, Joy Machin, Cushla Mitchell. Joan Eraser, Yvonne Baxter, Zena Bates, Sadie Balkind, Margery Thompson. Betty Greshani, Phyllis Whale, Phyllis Cooper, Messrs Hubert Flesher, Ralph Newborough, George Hart, Derrick Symes. Harman McDonald. Russell Cordery. Verne Wilson. Geoffrey Edwards, Alan Gillies, Keith Gresham, Gilbert Stringer, Don Meyers, Colin Gardner, Keith Fd" monds, Jack Myhre, Boyne Myhre, Wilfred Myhre, Rovce Soanes. and Harold Prescott. PARTY AT SOUTHBROOK. Mr and Mrs J. Criglington entertained 150 guests at a social evening in the Southbrook Hall, in honour of the marriage of their daughter, Jean. Music for dancing was supplied by Breache's Orchestra," with extras played by Miss Eileen Miles and Messrs J. Vallanco and D. G. Peters (bagpipes). Musical items were contributed by Mrs W. G. Mayer (songs) and Messrs J. Vallanee and D. G. Peters (bagpipes). The duties of Masters of C'tiemonies wero carried out by Messrs K. Mcintosh and G. Williams. A lucky spot waltz was won by Miss M. Loffhagen and Mr Jack Criglington and a Monte Carlo by Miss G. Ludman and Mr Jim Vallanco. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" concluded a happy evening.

TOC H

The large gymnasium at the Cathedral Grammar School was crowded last evening when an excellent entertain ment, arranged by Mrs Stephen Parr" was given in ai d of the l unds loc H. The programme of unusual merit, comprised piano solos played by Mrs ! w u ir U ' iJ son S s sung by Mrs Walter E. Harris. Mrs z v'„, Mathews, Miss Freeman-Brown Miss Gladys Brooks, Mr G. T. Bullock, and Mr Russell Summer, a vocal duet, contributedl by Mrs 11. J. McLaren and m m l \ ,lll;nnson . recitations by Mrs M. Williams and two instrumental trios played by Mr Noel Newson (piano), Miss Deal (violin), and Mr lionald Woodward ('cello). After supper was served an amusinsz one-act play by Susan Glaspell wa!s acted by three members of the Can--I|f.Pert°ry Society—Miss Neta Billcliff, Miss Nome Knright, and Mr Walter 11. Ilari •is. On the motion of Mr H. J>. Andrews, a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Parr and the performers was carried by acclamation. JUSTICES' ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS' SOCIAL. Humorous incidents associated with his career as a Methodist minister and a member for Parliament were recalled by the Hon. L. M. Isitt, M.L.C., last evening in an address entitled "Liein iniscenoes" at the members' quarterly social of the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association. Mr A. Williams (president) extended a welcome to the visitors. He said that tho apologies included one from Mr 11. A. Young, S.M., who, with other Magistrates, evinced a close and helpful interest in tho Association. Tho following contributed items: Songs, Miss Audrey Thompson Mr Laurie Campbell, Mr D. McGill: monologues, Miss B. Frye; recitations, Mr H. Instone. Those present included the following:—Mr A. S. Bruco and Miss Bruce, Mr and Mrs F. 11. Christian, Mr and Mrs C. Hill, Mr D. W. Bartram and Miss Joy Bartram, Mr and Mrs W. Fennor, Miss B. Harband, Mrs J. Russell Bnint and Miss B. Brunt Mr A. H. llobbs, Mr r.nd Mrs H. A. Bruce, Mr and Mrs G. C. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. W. Batv. Mr Thomas Taylor. Mr and Mrs IT. Manhire, Mr and Mrs If. H. Holland. Mr and Mrs O. W. Johnstoii, Mr and Mrs Firman, Mr D. Jackson, Mrs G. Brown, Mr and Mrs R. Browning, Mrs C. byThompson and Miss A. Thompson, Mrs Enid Fryo and Miss B. Frye, Mr and Mrs F. J. Glackin, Mr and Mrs A. C. Andrews, Mrs S. C. Andrews, Mrs F. Patterson, Mr and Mrs McGregor Wright Mrs and Miss Knowlcs, Miss M. Webb, Mr and Mrs P. Davidson, Mr and Mrs W. T. Lester, Miss Stella Osborne, Mr and Mrs T. D. Kendall, Mr and Mrs J. W. Manchester, Mr and Mrs W. Woodfield, Mr J. W. and Miss Hillary. Mr and Mrs S. C. Bingham, Mr and Mrs E. Marshall and M iss Marshall, Mr and Mrs P. G. Grant, Mr and Mrs G. T. Mulcock, Mr and Mrs F. B. Cresswell, Mr H. Holland, M.P.. Air and Mrs G. M. Telfer, Air and Airs G. E. Franklin, Air P. TTereus, Afr Geo. Macinness, Mr and Airs Robert, Nairn, Mr and Mrs P. F. Drake and Miss McDonougli, and Mr and Airs W. Voss.

FANCY DRESS PARTY,

Under the auspices of the Addington Boy Scout Group Committee a fancy dress party -was held in the Selwyn Kindergarten to raise funds to assist the Scouts Christmas camp funds. The function proved most successful and the financial result should be most satisfactory. The judging -was in the capable hands of "Aunt Pat," "Ladybird," and "Uncle Frank" of 3YA. Before the .judging two beautiful bouquets were presented to the lady judges. During the evening items were rendered by Percy Gcddes (sailors' hornpipe), Madge Pyke and Gerald Geddes (Dutch duo), Kathleen Hall (operatic selection), Letty Taylor (tap dance), Bay Hern (song), and a cabaret dance by Val. Oswald, Jean Calder, Letty Taylor, Joan Hancock, and May Tongue. The prizewinners were as follows: Best dressed girls, under 7—Bride 1, Cupid 2; under 11: Baby 1, Mavis Biclcnell 2; under 15: Blue Bird 1, Bo Peep 2; best dressed boys under seven: ChocolatQ 1, Bunny 2; under 11: King Cold 1, Girl 2. Under 15: Organ Grinder 1, Grandma 2. Paper dress—girls: Francis Lloyd (Betty Blue); cheapest dress, girls: Betty Lachner; cheapest dress, boys: Lowell Thomas; most original, girls: Hawaiian; boys: Players Cigarettes. Special prizes were awarded to Fairies and Tom Mix. Prizes to the ladies with the largest families present in fancy dress were awarded to Mrs Lachner 1, and Mrs Thomas 2. Among those present in fancy dress were Joan Codyre (Balloon Girl) Francis Lloyd (Delicious), Edna, Zena' and Sylvia Donaldson (Fairies), Amy Codyre (Sailor), Lola Blyth (Bride), Kathleen Hall (Bo Peep), Hazel Lachner (Japanese), Marjory Lachner (Goblin), Bob Lachner (King's Herald), Roy Lachner (Babbit), Gerald Lachner (Dunce), Ted Lachner (Gold Band Taxis), Bert Lachner (Players Cigarettes), Muriel Higgs (Powder Puff) Betty Gabites (Betty Blue), Kath' McGee (Herald of Spring), Lvdia Genet ("Gipsy Girl) Betty Sewell (Rainbow), Adella Sewell (Harlequin) Mavis Bicknell (Spanish Dancer), Ngai're Sadler (Widow), Edith Wootton (Bluebird) Gladys Fisher (Irish Colleen), Ray Hern (Doll), Daphne Harland (Doll), Vera Thomas (Flower-Girl), Rosina Goodwin (Future Flapper), Aline Hart (Band Girl), Ruth Griffiths (Old Fashioned Lady), Jean Dickson (Gipsv), Gladvs Carey (One of the Merry Wives of Windsor), Lowell Thomas (Indian) Russell Thomas (Chinese), Malcolm Lunt (Tomato), Ron Moore (Sacked) Gordon Moore (Swagger), Keith Morris' (Swagger), Huia Moore (Old Lady") Nigel A'Court (Tom Mix), Albert Walker (Jack Ilobbs), Fred Hoy and Geo. Genet (Why Did I Kiss That Girl?), Percy Geddes (Sailor), Gerald Geddes (Cat), Geoffrey Pyke (Dutch) Peggy Wright (Sure to Rise), Audrey Thomas (Fairy), Hilary Thomas (Knitting Bag), Betty Thomas (Prince Charming), Gwitha Thomas (Butterfly) B. Brien (Early Victorian), B. Sadler (Balloon Boy), M. Butler (Baby), j Fisher (Footballer), Joan Butcher (Christmas Tree), V. Forsyth (Father Christmas), Doris Shapcott (Quaker) Jimmie Calder (Scarecrow), Jean Harrinsrfcon 'Gipsy Fortune Teller) V. Dit fort (Chivers Chocolates), Marion Walker (Quaker Girl), Joan Thomas .(Quaker Boy), and F. Badcliffe (Anne Hathaway).

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COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. 4 A pleasant evening was last Saturday to celebrate the coming-of-ago of Miss Gwen Belcher, of Kaiapoi. Various games and competitions, including miniaturo golf, putting, and other novelties mado the time pass agreeably. Mr and Mrs A. C. Belcher were the hosts for the evening. Items were given by Miss Broeherie (recitations) and Mr Eugene Spitz. On the supper table was a .large birthday cake, surmounted by a golden key. Among those present were the following: Mr and Mrs A. C. Belcher, Mr and Mrs Eugene Spitz, Mr and Mrs Edgar Gibson, Mr and Mra George Hammer, Mrs E. Belcher, sen., Mrs W. Curtis, Mrs I?. P. Brennan, Misses 8011, Broeherie, Mona Belcher, D. Joseph son, Molly Brennan, Ellen Murray, Messrs H. and P. Hammer, F. Bush, A. Logan, and 11. .Tones. DANCE AT CASHMERE HILLS. St. Augustine's Women's Guild, Cashmere Hills, organised a dance, which was held in the Masonic Hall, gaily decorated for the occasion with roses and hydrangeas. Music was provided by Mr J. I. Smail's gramophone. Those present included Mr and Mrs H. A. Young, Mr and Mrs L. Andrews, Mr and Mrs J. S. In wood, Mr and Mrs Longdin, Mrs W. Broadway, Mrs H. Wales, Mrs Stocks, and Mrs A. W. Hale. Misses S. James, Bridgwater 3 M. Peate, I. Power, M. Seabrook. B. Steer, N. Wilson. B. Wilson, G. Crosbie, V. Cotter, B. Tipping, Milliken, G. Wright, D. Wilson, I. Witte, A. Thompson, N. Davidson, It. Broadway. L. Ogilvie, J. Perry, M. Waller, I. Steel, G. Talbot, E. Boilr, M. Jameson. T. Bradshaw, E. Bradshaw, K. Needliam, J. Jameson, B. Edmonds, I. Power, N. Hammon, K. Johnston, E. Johnston, K. Pearce, E. Lister, Rev. A. HI. Norris, Messrs D. T. Cropp, M. Widdowson, R. T. Barron, G. A. Bridgwater, H. Bryden, P. Stokes, C. Wilson, D. Norris, E. Bowie, A. Felton, K. Tulloch, BL Bonnington, W. S. Charters, H. Wales, P. Norris, I. H. Sluis, JPickles, G. Dewsbury, M. C. Brickel, R. A. Young, T. Wilson, J. S. Nichols, J. D. Minson, F. Robinson, T. Nicholson, E. F. Garrick. G. M. Smith, R. C. Nicholson, P. Bush, 0. E. Harley, R. H. Adair, J. Pidgeon, H. Bishop, W. D. Redpath, J. Power, A. McGifi, J. Shackloclt, E. Woolf, I. Johnston, and F. Barr.

WAIKUKU GIRLS' CLUB. SALE OF WORK. line weather and a generous measure public support were factors in the success of the annual sale of work by t-ke Waikuku Girls' Club, held on Saturday afternoon and ovening in the local hall. As a result of the effort t? io° V>l " be avai lable a sum of about is-13 for allocation to Methodist missions, orphanage work, otc. Following i s a list of the stallhold"Work stall: Hilda Jud.son and Linda Maddisou; cake stall: Betty Maddison and Daphne McQuillan; sweets: Dolly Cassidy and Melva McConacliie; fruit salad arid ice-cream: Ella Dreaver and Jean Judson; afternoon tea: Mrs J. R Nelson (president), Ivy Rudd, and Bcrnie Smith; bran tub: Kitty Cox and Lucy Forbes. A large audience, in the evening, showed appreciation of a programme of choruses, folk dances, songs, recitations, and "Darky" airs, given by members of the Girls' Club, under the direction of Mrs Nelson, who played the accompaniments. Supplementary items were provided by Miss M. Petric and the chairman (the Rev. J. R. Kelson). NORTH LINWOOD FREE KINDERGARTEN. The monthly meeting of tho North Linwood Free Kindergarten was held in tho school hall, when those present were Mesdarnes Jarden (in tho chair), Retallick, Taylor, Stewart, Baker, and Powell. Mrs Tomlinc and Mrs Calder were appointed a visiting committee for the month. The annual Christmas party will be held in the school on Monday, December 15th. Miss Tabart gave an instructive talk to parents and friends on "Local Industries." She said that if every housewifo spent at leas!; 2s per week on locally made goods, there would bo several thousands more people employed than at present. Tho roll number is at present 45; highest attendance, 43; lowest attendance, T>2; average attendance, Subscriptions for tlio month were £2 2s. The Parents' Committee paid in £3 6s for the Building Fund. CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS DANCE. The Southbridge Anglican Parish Hall was filled to overflowing, when u fancy dress dance for children was held. Credit is due to Miss Lewton, who was mainly responsible for organising the dance and carrying it through successfully. The hall was decorated with flowers and paper chains in various shades. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Edwards, Mr and Mrs R. A. Stringer, Mrs Campbell, and Misses J. Gilbert, J. and N. Beamsley, R. Greenwood, and others, and Mr A. Chapman was Master of Ceremonies. The pupils of Miss Ina Bruce's Southbridge dancing class gave several exhibition dances. During an interval, tho vicar, tho Rev. J. A. Shardlow, referred to the early departure of Mrs T. A. Edwards, and, on behalf of tho Mothers' Union, presented her with a Doulton bowl and plate. The judges, Mrs E. C. Inwood, Miss Isherwood, and Messrs nart and McMillan, mado the following awards for costumes: — Girls—Best fancy costume: Olive Howateon (Egyptian Lady). Most original: Lorna Koivan (Loft Luggage). Boys—Best fancy: Jim Beamsiey (Pirato). Most original: Clydo Hickman (Blacksmith). Infants—Girl: Lorna Kimber (Dick Whittington). Boy: Maurice Pilkington (Paddy). Youngest child: Uorwyn Greenwood (Gay Time). Others in fancy dress were Cathio Stringer (Fernleaf Butter), Myrtle Home (Peacock), Emily Greenwood (Ballet Dancer), Gwcn Greenwood (Window), Joan Cameron (Ballet Dancer), Colleen Twiss (Mistress Mary), Eileen McLachlan (Pierrette), Peggy McIntyre (B'olly), Gilbert Montgomery (Page), Brian Ilubbard (Boxer), John Harrison (Pierrot), Malcolm McClelland (Clown), Muriel Watson (Japanese), Frank Carter (Indian), Rose Shellock (Nurse), Muriel McClure (Larkspur), Delsio Hickman (Autumn), Leslie Hall (Golliwog), Clara Carter (Queen of tho Fairies), Colin Kemp (Chinese), Bruce Hill (Golliwog), Percy Shellock (Jockey), David Montgomery (French Artist), Olive Howatson (Eastern Lady), June Taylor (Lady of Elizabethan Period), Joyce Stringer (Bridesmaid), N r ola Hickman (Rosebud), Tilda Montgomery (Sunflower), John Strutton (Robin Hood), Jim Harrison (Rabbit), Pat Taylor (Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary), Jocelyn Hickman (Powder Puff), Lorna Hickman (Answer), Dorothy Hill (Question), Noeline Bennett (Eastern Lady), Xola McClelland (Black Cat), Noel McClolland (Clown), Ross McClelland (Order of the Bath), Billy Eggelton (Leader of the Brass Band), Joan Shellock (Waitress), Murray Hickman (Clown), Patty Bennett (Dunce), Nancy Hubbard (Brasso), Martha Moorhead (Flower Girl), Thelma How-son (Bee), Beulah McLachlan (Me and the Man in the Moon), Maurice Carter (Golliwog), Leonard Green■wood (Pierrot), Betty Palmer (Rose), June Ballagh (Russian).

PLUNKET SOCIETY. The monthly committee meeting of the Papanui Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society was held in St. Paul's Schoolroom, those present being Mrs Ti. M. Wilson (in the chair), Mesdarnes H. R. Smith, R. J. Lyon, P. F. Mann, E. E. Hey wood, Vernon Mathews, J. R. Burt, ltoy Matthews, li. S. Robinson, H. Aitken, R. Wallace, Leicester Matson, Eric Beaven, W. H. Meddings, T. Gee, W. R. Lascelles, H. Wyatt, L. C. Sisson, and Miss Williams. Nurse Garland's report for the month was as follows: —Visits to Papanui Rooms—-Babies 216, mothers 245, pre-school children 27, new cases 8. Arrangements were made for Plunket Day gala, to be held this month at Waikuku "Beach House," Waikuku, kindly lent for the day by Mrs TNicol. Mr Eric Beaven will bo in charge of the tennis, Messrs Leonard Wilson and Vernon Mathews the putting greens, while tho committee will be in charge of afternoon tea, and the home-made cake stall will be in charge of Mesdarnes Lyon, Heywood," and Robinson, The proceeds are in aid of the building fund. The treasurer reported having gratefully received donations for the fund from Mesdarnes Stanley Foster, Ellis, and P. N. Collins and Miss Miller.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs A. MacKenzie (Clayton Station) is the guest of Mrs S. MacKenzie (Otumarama). Mr and. Mrs H, Sinclair-Thomson (Park lane), who wore the guests of Mrs R. Neill, "Barbossa," have returned to Timaru. Miss L. Cartwright (Orbell street) is staying with Mrs P. Barker, "Bocky Kidges," Geraldine. Miss .Buchanan (Christchurch) is the guest of Miss Ilassell (North street). Mr and Mrs A. J. ]e Cren* (Feilding), who were the guests of Mrs E. J. le Cren (Evans street), returned north yesterday. Miss Abott (Christchurch) has returned north after spending a few days with Mrs King (Bidwell street). The following have been recent guests at tho Dominion Hotel: Mr and Mrs Atchley (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs W. G. Atchley (Dunedin), Misses E. Harrington (Christchurch), M. Morton (Christchurch), M. Ford (Dunedin), Messrs L. .T. Coxon (Christchurch), O. E. Trippncr (Christchurch), J. Southerland (Dunedin), and D. S. Broughton (Dunedin). Recent guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include: —Captain J. W. Haig (Melbourne), Messrs Oscar Garden (Christchurch), R. D. Welsh (Dunedin), C. J. Nathan (Wellington), E. Ij. Kaula (Wellington), H. M. Herron (New York), G. I* 1 . Colbeck (Christchurch), and S. H. Kuhn (Wellington). WEDDINGS. GUY--MITCHELL. At St. Michael's Church, Oxford terrace, the wedding was quietly solemnised of Caroline, the younger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. S. Mitchell, Kngland, and Lancelot Nicklaus, oldest .son of Mrs and tlio late Mr T. Guy, ot Yaldhurst. Tho ltov. C. Perry was the officiating clergyman and Mr Alvin Guy, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bride was escorted by Mr Wilson, of Cashmere Hills, and wore a graceful gown of bluo georgette and hat to match and carried a bouquet of white roses 'with touches of blue. Miss Marjorio Carr attended as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock ot floral georgette mado with shoulder cape, and a drooping black summer felt hat. She carried a bouquet of flowers tc tone with lier frock. Mrs Guy, mother of tho bridegroom, wore a navy blue costume, black pandan straw hat, relieved with a wreath of multicoloured flowers, and sablo opossum fur necklet. After tlio ceremony tho guests adjourned to the Cadcna Tearooms, where tho wedding breakfast was served. Tho lie v. Mr Perry presided and tho usual toasts were honoured. Later Mr and Mrs Ij. N. Guy left for their wedding tour to tho Southern Lakes. OLD GIRLS' REUNION. At, the Convent of the Sacred Heart. Timaru, on Sunday, the annual reunion of former pupils of tho school was attended by about ono hundred old girls, many of whom had come long distances to attend the gathering. About forty old girls went by train from Christchurch, and on assembling at tlio Convent all the visitors were entertained at luncheon by tho Sisters. A business meeting followed, many matters of interest and importance being discussed. After Benediction of the Holy Sacrament had been given in the Convent Chapel, afternoon tea was dispensed and tho visitors from Christchurch joined the excursion train for the return journey.