WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20488, 5 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

*: The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication £: in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authentic„.v.d, .and engagement •& notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondeaee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, £: :* women. ... &

Miss M. Boswarrick, of Hereford street west, ha 3 returned to Christchurch, after spending a holiday in Sydney and Melbourne. Mrs Noel Buchanan and 31ra Buclianan-Matsoijj Naseby street, have moved to Mansfield avenue.

Mrs M. T. J*awlor (Bishop street) is spending a holiday with her daughter, Mrs G. McCulloch ("Quambv," Waiinate>.

Miss Read, of Papanui, leaves tonight to attend tho annual meeting and the conference of the New Zealand Trained Masseurs Association, which takes place at Auckland next week. Mrs I>. A. Baxter, Knowies street, has returned from a holiday spent in tho North Island. Mr and Mrs John Franklin (Wadestown, Wellington), who are at present staying at Caulfield House, Wellington, will leave for Sydney by the Ulimaroa on March 18th. They will connect with the s.s. Moreton Bay for England. Miss Lucy Cowan has received word that her former pupil, Mrs Huia F. Mase ' (n6e Bloomfield) is proceeding to London by the P. and O. iiner Strathnarer. Past experience J*Jthe film world has been instrumental in leading Mrs Mase forward to continuity work at Elstree.

Mrs A. Chid gey, who lias acted as organist at Durham Street South Methodist Church for the past year, was entertained by the officials after the evening service last Sunday. Mrs Chidgey's interest in social service led her to take up this work and she had earned the gratitude and appreciation of the workers. The Rev. A. N. Scotter, who presided, expressed the feelings of the . congregation, while others also spoke of their indebtedness. Solos tvere sung by the Rev. C. H. 01df» and Mr T. Robson. Supper was served by Sister Ruth and her helpers. The friends of Mrs Frank Wilkinson, who went to England in April of last year, with her niece, Miss Winifred Gardner, will bo pleased to hear of the latter's success in her pianoforte studies. Sue passed the examination for Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, at her first attempt. Her tutors were Dr. Victor Booth (practical), and Miss Hilda Wright (theoretical), two of London's prominent music teachers. Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Gardner purpose remaining in England for some months. A garden party, in aid of the Benevolent Fund of the Returned Soldiers Association, organised by the Women's Auxiliary, will be held at Rannerdale Home, Papanui road, on Saturday, March 12th, at 2.30 p.m. There will be many attractions, including an exhibition of weaving and spinning by Mrs E. J. Chcnnells.

The Country Club's Saturday evening cabaret at tho Co&ntry Club, Riccarton, again has every indication or beii'ff a success. Tommy- Atkinson's orcht>st|a will supply the music, and "patron? are assured-' of , a dainty supper.

The Amterley House swimming sports will be held at the school on Saturday afternoon, ' March 12th, beginning at 2530 . o'clock,. Parents of pupUs friends of the school are invited to be present

NON-SHRINK BABY WOOL.

The new "Halcyon" Yarn, obtainable in ten beautiful shades, is especially suitable for dainty garments requiring frequent washing. Warmth and durability of wool with sheen of silk. Samples free on request. Send 9d stamps for booklet No. 243 —Baby Garments. Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —5 ' WASHABLE HAIR DYE. Koinol-hair, dye—the production of hair tinting specialists and dermatologists—is a permanent dye. It' will not wash off, or stain bed linen. Komol recolours hair that is. partly or wholly grey, and bleaehed hair. Sold-in 18 different shades. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Regent Theatre Buildings. Made in Christchureh by the Tai Tapu Co-tip. Dairy Co., Ltd., "PTJRI- - the snfe, non-poisonous disinfectant, has numerous valuable household uses. It utterly destroys bacteria, it sterilises and bleaches linens, removes all unpleasant odours, cleanses artificial teeth, kills parasites, and Terrain, and heals sore throats. Every housewife should procure a bottle of this wonderful product, which is obtainable at all-Chemists and Stores. 2s 6d a large bottla. * Fur Wear—every feature of renovation and repair work is handled by experts and executed at lowest prices. We can'now offer a fine of the season's latest pelts, designed, in both eoats and necklets, to suit ev,ery requirement. MeGibbon, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —3

Superfluous hair destroyed by "ltusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

NEW BRIGHTON SUB-BRANCH

At tlie monthly meeting of the New Brighton Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society, held in the Plunket rooms, Mrs McGillivray occupiel the chair. Others present were Mesdames Flavei, Shaw, Henry, Laurence, l>ean, Biellray, and Mis& Hulme. Final arrangements ' were made for Plunket Day on March 12th. TKe general health of mothers and babies ttas classed as fair by Nurse Sim. Visits to the rooms were reported as follows:—Adults (regulars) 164. casuals 10; Christchurch office 18, and pre-scliool children 17. Donations were received from Nurse Miles and Mrs J. Smith. "MOTHERING" SUNDAY. "Mothering" Sunday (in honour ol "Mother"), will bj fully observed at St. Stephen's Church, Shirley, to-mor-row. The procession of witness, headed by Derry's Band/will .leave the Parish Hall at 10.15 a.m The route will be via Slater street. North Avon road, and Hills road. There will be a special address to the children by the Uev. G. ,L. Harold. The children's posies will. be presented as "tokens of love and honour of oarthlv mothers." The special hymn, written by the Vicar, the Rav. J. R. Hervey, wiii bo .sung, nnd an -anthem will be smig by the children's choir. In the evening the preacher will be the Ven. Archdeacon Haggitt. "Homo, Sweet Home" will be sung by Mrs Stephen Parr,

CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

WELCOME TO "FRESHERS." Last night the students who enrolled this season for the first time at Canterbury College had their initial experience of the social life of the University, ■when they were welcomed at a dance given in their honour by the executive of the Students' Association, Over four hundred dancers thronged the College Hall, for many of the older students were present to welcome the ' 'freshers."

Arrangements were in the hands of n committee comprising Miss Peggy Motson, Miss Nancy Clibborn, Miss Alison West-Watson, Mr J. G. D. Ward, Mr H. M. Dawson, Mr N. L. Uniacke, and Mr D. J. Wilson (secretary). Effective decorations for the stage were formed .by a curving background of broad maroon and gold stripes, with myriad streamers of the same colours ranged above. A number of members of the College staff were present as guests, including Mrs J. Hight, Dr. and Mrs H. G. Denham, Professor and Mrs F. Sinclair, Mrs E. Chilton, Dr. and Mrs R. S. Allen, Professor and Mrs A. H. Tocker, Mrs L. J. Darwin, Miss Alice Candy, Professor and Mrs S. Steele, Dr. and Mrs D. B. McLeod, Dr. C. C. Farr and Miss Parr.

. During the evening tlie . DeputyRcetor (Dr. H. G. Denham) apologised for tho unavoidable absence of. Dr. J. Hight, the Rector, and welcomed the new students on behalf of the College. He hoped that this year's contingent of "freshers" would, like those of past years, be absorbed shortly into the corporate University life, and he gaye as his message to "freshers" the .advici "Play the game." By making the most of their opportunities they could play the game by their parents, their tutors, and their College. The president of the Students' Association, Mr J. G. D. Ward, read a letter from Dr. Hight, and himself welcomed the new students on behalf of the Students' Association and the Executive. Amongst the "freshers" present were Misses Marguerite Cotton, Ola Murphy, Mavis Andrew, May Kiddey, Sadie Millar, Gwaldys Twose, Peggy Foote, E. H. Jackson, F. Cowpcr, Moyra Walpole, Barbara Bell, Vonda Millar, Anne Boleyn, Dorothy Logan, Amy Dash, 'Mona Hughes, Dorothy Wilks, Eae Moore, Joan Osborne, Beryl Bundle, Doreen Anderson, Joan Buchanan, Constance Wall, Dorothy Moore, May Scobie, Coila Stevens, M. Akins, Miriam Dabscheck, Enid Grecnslade, Eileen Baggs, Molly-Morrison, Ina Totty, E. Bennett, Joyco Nicoll, Esther Goodland, Alma Crampton, K. Hulston, K. McCaughern, Helen ShaW, N. : Sharp, F. Apperley. Kitty Johnstone, Mary Clifton-Mogg, Valeric Hunter, Yvette Rigg, Jonn Caldwell Cook, Margat Renton, Margaret Kemp, Una Dacre, Kathleen Hick'ey, Margery ; Tess Walter, jTean McLeod, Fay Cowper, Paddy Boothj Sheila; McNeil, Alirie* Weljs, Balharry, Linda Loy, Otira Fraser, Jean Wright, Pat McCombs, Janet Brown, Mary Thornton, N. Findlay, Leslie White, Ruth Collins, Evelyn Lawn, Florence Hill, M. Hill, Doreen Byrne, Moira Ives, Rita Pearce, Doreen Cowes, Gwenhwyfer Wilkins, Joan Bull, Marjorie Sherris, Joan Hart, Bona Williams, E. Miller, Dorothy Arthur, Olive Lawn,.ol\ven Scott, Elsie Garner, Vena Matthews, Jean Staunton, Marjory Franklin, Yvonne Levvey, Kathleen Turner, Dorothy Burns, Joan Harker, Marion Gregg, Mary Coates, Jean Tichj bon, Dorothy Riding, Marjory Odell, I Margaret Durning, Margaret Franklin, Florence Macdonald, Doris White, Rosa White, Ruth Morrison, Marie Raven, Nancy Clements, Madge Dale, Ruby Ensor, Peggy Findlay, Isa Currie, Olwyn Howard, Tui Thomas, Milly Mcllraith, Joyce Sladen, Alma Davies, Margaret Hughes, Hilary Fryer, Natalie Lough, Phyllis Letham, Barbara Bruce, Betty Waller, May Ballinger, Eileen Good.ichn, Beatrice Kidson, Phyllis Rutland. Etta McDongall, Alison Cooper, Berta Donavon, Esther Rose, Rona Atmoro, Ruth Baker, Vi Clark, Joy Perry, Natalie Hampton, D. Shaw, Runa Hall, Ada <L/aCr6f

EVENING PARTY. At the home of Mr and Mrs T. Jatnieson, St. Albans, Mesdames .Buchanan and Ja.uiieson were hostesses at a "welcome evening" party to honour Miss Irene Carey (Melbourne), who is spending a few weeks in Christchurch. In the reception rooms, decorated with Chinese lanterns and greenery Mrs Buchanan, wearing a frock or' Mack georgette, received the guests with Mrs Jamiespn, who wore a frock of apricot lace and georgette coatee to match. Miss Carey was frocked in flowered ninon.

Musierd items and dancing provided the evening's entertainment. The lucky spot foxtrot was won by Jliss Heather Sherris and Mr P. Cant. - Those present were Mr and Mrs Poster, Mr and Mrs Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Jamieson, Mr and Mrs Itiddon, Mr and Mrs Penrose, Misses Ivy McKellar, Leila Bray, Molly Anderson, Irene Carey, Alice Tate, Kathleen Henderson, Marie Crompton, Muriel Fellowes (Sydney), Irene Grant, Lily Rylatt, Veronica Kent, Mattie Kemp, Heather Sicrris, Carmen Carruthers; Messrs Lionel Jackson, Henry Carew, Ivan Carey, T. Kent, Allan Blight, H. Barnes, Barry Henderson, N. Thompson, R. Davies, J. Andrews, Kevin Patrick, Major Andrew, Roderick Adair, and Charles Eames.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. To celebrate the coming-oi'-age ol their eldest daughter, Mai, Mr and Mrs R, G. Bradley recently entertained at their home. Linwood avenue. Games competitions were enjoyed, and the mu&ic for the dancnig was supplied by Messrs J. McNeale and W. Gray; A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr and Mrs J. Robb. Among those present were Sir and Mrs R. G. Bradley, Mr and Mrs J. Robb (Tuahiwt), Mr and Mrs TV. JMcKay (Darfieldi, Mr and Mrs J. Spencer, Mr and Mrs J. J. Greasley, Mr and Mrs L. Brown, Mr and Mrs C. Uren. Mr and Mrs W. Mcß'arJane, Misses M. Bradley, K. Anderson (Darfield), E. Wray, C. 'Lavender, I. Brauley, M. Macdonald. J. O.ldridge, J. Bradley, V. Lusetti. R. Spencer, J. E. Bradley, V. Railton, D. Stewart, i*. Robb (Tuahiwi), C. Bradley, E. Brad l ley, and E. MacDon&ld, Messrs XV Bradley, I. Cornelius (Darfield), J. Borwick . (Darfield), Westwood (2) iDArfield), V. Marshall, M. Anderson (Kirwee), W. MeFarlams, J. Coyle, L. Chisnall, D. Va'rcoe (Ashburton), M Bowman, Q. Baldwin, and W. Pease i

OBITUARY.

MRS JAMES DOYLE. 'l'lie passing of Mrs James Doyle, of Tai Tapu, at the age of 89 years, severs another link between the old pioneers of this province and the present generation, and her death will bo regretted by many who knew her for her unbounded charity and deeply religious character. As one of the oldest residents of Tai Tapu, Mrs Doyle had seen the district and Canterbury grow from the day of the bullock dray and waste land to its present state, and even to the last had followed the progress 'of Canterbury with the greatest interest. Born at Ballymacky, County Tipperary, Ireland, Mrs Doyle (then Bridget Harty) came to New Zealand in 1864 to join her sister, Mrs John Kennedy, at Mokitika, and for a time resided with Mr and Mrs Hugh Cassidy, of old coaching fame. She later married -Mr James Doyle and settled down in Tai Tapu, where sho resided for over 50 years.

Mrs Doyle was a very devout Catholic and one of the leaders in everything connected with the Shand's Track parish. Her charitable nature was an outstanding characteristic and never did a deserving appeal to her go unanswered. Universally popular, Mrs Doyle will be much missed in tho district. She leaves two brothere, the Rev. Brother Harty and Mr Michael Harty, of Tipperary, Ireland, a sister, Mrs S. Ryan, of Christchurch; three sons, Messrs James, Andrew, and John Doyle, of Tai Tapu; a daughter, Mrs M. R. Hyan (Tai Tapu), and two grandchildren. LINWOOD W.C.T.U. The Linuood Women's Christina Temperance Union held its monthly meeting recently in St. George's Schoolroom. In the absence of the president, Mrs Turner presided over the meeting. The Devotions were eonducted by Mrs Greenwood, after which the business was discussed An interesting talk on "Frances Willard" was given by Mrs Straw. A vote of thanks was passed to all those who made the Cradle Roll picnic such a success. The finest of honour for the afternoon was Mrs Anderson, late Cradle Roll Superintendent, who is leaving with her little daughter to reside in England. She was presented with a bouquet and a fountain pen by the members. During the afternoon .songs were given by members and recitations by Mrs Windsor, one of these being original. A dainty afternoon tea wa s served by a committor.' of ladies. SYDENHAM BRANCH. At the monthly meeting of the Sydenham Branch of tho W.C.T.U., at which Mrs Lymberg (vice-president) presided, thre* new members were enrolled, and Mrs Perritt was appointed a delegate to the Wanganui convention. The syllabus for the new jear was adopted, and it was decided to j hold a "bring and buy" sale at the next meeting. A feature of the programme was an interesting address by the Hev. Mil burn Stewart.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. GERALDINE BRANCH. At the annual meeting of the Gei.ildine Branch of the Women's Institute, Mrs A. P. Barklie presided over a large attpndance of members. The president regretted that she would be unable to carry on for another year, but as no nominations for the office were accepted, she concerted to act temporarily. Mrs J. I\ Cliff was elected vice-president, with the following committee: Mesdames 11. Mitchelmore, A. J. Bunmaster, E. Ull- - G. Knebb. H. M. Cocks, J. Wordsworth, and J. C. Stephens. Resignations were received from Misses B. and E. Sherratt. and I. Legan.

A competition "Making animals from- paper," caused much amusement, and was won by Mrs E. Undrell. Songs were sung by Miss Cruickshank, and Miss E. Gimson, and the folk dancing was led by Miss Cruickshank. Hostesses were Mesdames J. P. Cliff, W. H. Kirk, J-. D. McKeclinie, and Miss Hannis.

SELWYN KINDERGARTEN. At the monthly meeting of the Seiwyn Kindergarten Committee, held in the schoolroom, Mrs Hamlin occupied the chair. There was a good attendance of members. The director, re,ported an enrolment of 70, with others on the waiting list. One of the small pupils, Bruce McCallum, had given a chair for the new kindergarten. At a meeting ol mothers, a Mothers' Committee had been formed, an arrangements had been made Tor small fuftctions to be held throughout the year.

It was announced ihat a harvest festival or "Open Morning" would be held on Friday morning, March 11th. The following members were asked to take charge ol' Ptnlls at" the annual fair:'—"Work stall, Mesdames Moyle, Griffiths, and Hutchings; cake stall, Mesdames Williamson, Atkinson. Harding, and Patterson; produce stall, Mesdames McMulleh and Hartigan; sweet stall ,*• Miss Pearce and teachers; lucky pocket, Mrs Robinson; threepenny stall, Misses Parlane and Moyle; ice cream stall, Misses Griffiths and. Williamson: babv show. Mesdames Woot ten, and Parlane. The Mothers' Committee will be in charge of afternoon tea arrangements.

An application fiom Mrs Parlane for the use-of the sohoolroom for a social evening, in aid of the All Nations Fair, wss granted

The Palais Royal management has arranged ihat the shilling dance this evening in the Ferry Road Hall be a "people's night," when special competitions will be featured. Various novelties will add gaiety to the occasion.

END THE TORTURES - OF J AGGED NERVES! Nerves! The horror of them! They make life unbearable for the sufferer; yet there is a simple way which doctors recommend to cure jagged nerves. Try WINCARN IS. The first glass will send new peace stealing through your veins. You will sleep better and awake refreshed. WINCARNIS is the ideal nerve tonic. 3"ry it to-day. ~ — 1

WEDDINGS.

DODDS —SUTHERLAND. In the Nurses' Memorial Chapel oi the Christchurch Public Hospital, the marriage was celebrated recently, oi Marjory, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Sutherland, Stafford street, liiccarton, to Douglas Scott, only son ot Mr and Mrs J. S. Dodds, Paparoa street, Papanui. The Chapel was prettily decorated by the bride's fellow sisters, and nurses of the hospital. The Rev. J. Lawson Robinson was the officiating minister, and the organist was Dr. T. L. Crooke.

The bride, who was given in marriagc bv her father, wore a gown oi ivory silk marocain, with bodice and ankle-length skirt. Her veil of embroidered tulle was arranged in a close cap, trimmed with a spray of orange blossom. She carried a, sheaf of flowers ranging from white to flame. Miss Phyllis Raiuey, the bridesmaid, was frocked !n salmon pink taffeta, with a velvet coatee to match. She wore a cap of gold lace over pink, finished with gold sequins and a pink velvet bow. She carried a sheaf ot hot-house flowers to tone. Mr Ralph Ford attended the bridegroom. At the reception, held at BallanIvne's, Mrs Sutherland received the guests wearing a black and white georgette and black lace ensemble, with black and white Hat. Her posv was composed of red rosebuds. Mrs Dodds wore a black georgette frock with black hat to match. She carried a posy of autumn-tinted flowers. For travelling, the bride wore a smart ensemble suit of deep blue, trimmed with red, and small hat Oi blue velour to match. EASTWICK—FAVILLE. The wedding was celebrated recently in St. John's Church, Wooiston, of Miss Gertrude Florence Faviile, third daughter of Mrs L. Champ, and the late Mr C. E. Faviile, and Mr Hector William Eastwick, youngest son of Mr and Sirs H. Efst.vick, of Wooiston. The Rev. F. A, Tooley performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her step-father, Mr L. Champ, wore a simple ankle-length frock of ivory satin. Her huna-embroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of white gladioli and maidenhair fern. Misses Mabel and Rena Faviile attended their sister They wore anklelength, sleeveless frocks of pink and blue silk athol, respectively, with soft felt hats to tone. They carried bouquets of lemon and pink hot-house flowers and maidenhair fern. Tho little flower girl, Miss Chapman, of Willowby, wore a Victorian frock of apricot satin, with a bandeau of manve ribbon and silver leaves. Her bouquet also consisted oi , lemon and pink flowers ' Mr E. Eastwick was best man, anu Mr Allan Smith acted as groomsman. At the reception, held in the Driuds Hall, Wooiston, Mrs L. Champ received the guests wearing a i rock or black crepe de chine, relieved witn cream vestee. Shi also wore a ox fur. and black Bangkok hat, and carried a bouquet of cream and red roses. Mrs Eastwick, the bridegroom" •nother, wore a frock of navy blue floral satin trimmed with ecru lace, and navy hat to match. Her bouque was of hot-house flowers For travelling, the bride wore a dress of azure blue celanese tnmmea with apricot georgette, and a navy flecked tweed coat, with apricot telt nat to tone. ELLIS—TAYLOR. The wedding was celebrated recently at the Rangiora Methodist Church of Yivienne, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. K. Taylor, to Robert, elder son of Mr ana Mrs K. Ellis, of St. Albans. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. Henderson, and Mr A. Lane was organist. The choir was also in attendance.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of silk net, mounted on georgette, and embroidered with fine silver thread. The bodice had a smart bolero effect, and long tight-fitting sleeves. Her embroidered veil was held in placo with a coronet of pearls and sequins, and a spray of orange blossom, which had been worn by her mother, was arranged at the back of the head. The attendants were Miss Nona Taylor, sister of the bride, and Misses Edith Ayers and Mavis Taylor, cousins. Their ankle-length frocks of pink, blue, and pale green, respectively, were of floral taffeta made with puff sleeves, and longfitting bodices finished with two flared frills raised at the back in largo bows. They wore mittens and large felt hats to match their frocks, and carried posies to tone.

Mr L. Butters was best man, and Messrs J. Harris and A. Ellis acted as groomsmen. A solo, "Salaam," was sung by Miss Thelma Ayers. At the reception held at the Oddfellow's Hall, Mrs Taylor received the guests wearing a dark maroon ensemble flecked with white, and trimmed with white silk pique. She wore a bowler hat to match and carried a bouquet of orange and bronze coloured flowers. Mrs Ellis wore a navy silk marocain frock trimmed with cream and a navy hat. Her bouquet was of autumn tinted Soivers. The grandmothers of the bride, Mrs M. A. Taylor and Mrs Ayers, wore frocks of black corded silk and navy blue silk respectively, with hats and bouquets to tone. Musical items and recitations were given by Misses E. Hamilton, Dorothy Ayers, Gladys Taylor, and Thelma Ayers, and Mr Jack Faulls. When Mr and Mrs Ellis left by cat for the south the bride was wearing an ensemble of fawn tweed flecked with gold thread, and semi-bowler felt hat with feather mount.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS The ninth annual meeting ofi the Dominion Council of Presbyterian Sunday School Teachers was held recently in Christcliurch, when the president, Mr J. W. Ryburn (Auckland) presided over a gathering of twenty-one delegates representing all parts of the Dominion. The proposals for the re-or-ganisation of the Youth Work of the Church were discussed and generally approved, and suggestions made regarding improvements to lesson schemes and teachers' training classes. The meeting recognised the need for a fully representative conference to disruss nil matters relating to the co-or-dination find co-operation of Bible Classes and Sunday Schools.

BE SENSIBLE- DO NOT WEAII UNSUITABLE FOOTWEAR.

Fallen arch and joint.discomfits are rectified by wearing James comfort shoes. These are scientifically made, support the arch, have good foot spread, ample room for joints,, flexible soles with correct walking heels. All types now showing at the James Shoe Stores. Ltd., 148 Armagh street, next Dominion Motors. We make to suit your requirements. —G

GUIDE NOTES.

• By The Provixcul Secretary.] "For the benefit of Guide* and G uiders an arrangement hti been made by which notes concerning the Girl Guide movement . will appear under this heading, each Saturday morning. A special feature will be the dates of tho various badge examinations for the current month, as a reminder to intending competitors. The names of successful candidates will also be published."—Girl Guides' Association, 67 Worcester street West, Christchurch.

South-East Christchurch District Rally. The annual rally of the South-East Christ-church District is being held today in Hagley Park. The Guides are competing for the District Challenge Shield, which was presented by Mrs B. B. Irwin, formerly commissioner for the district. The shield will be awarded this year to .the company gaining the greatest number of points in the following:—Company drill, signalling, ambulance. Nat ire observation. and a Maori song competition. There will also be displays by the Brownies in ways ot' "helping mother," singing, gainer, etc.

, The following packs and companies will compete:—Sydenham Guides and Brownies. Cashmere Guides and Brownies. Sumner Guides and Brownies, City Guides, Opawn. Guides, Tennyson Street Guides and Brownies, Colombo street South Baptist Guides, Durham Street South Guides and Brownies, and Phillipstown Brownies.

An important meeting of all Guiaers of the South-West Christchurch District will be held in the Guide Office on Monday, March 21st, at 7.30 p.m.

The "Council Fire," thfe official international magazine of the Guide movement, contains the following Now Year message from the Chief Guide to the Guides of all countries:— It is usual for the coming of a New Year to brim* with it a feeling of r.ow energy and fresh invigoratiou. This rear such a. state of mind is, perhaps, not so noticeable, owing to the special problems and difficulties that manv countries and individuals i*re being called upon to face with all the courage that thev can muster. Therefore, more than ever, we in the strong growing Guide sisterhood have got a special mission to fulfil in keeping up a spirit, of cheerful endeavour and happy friendliness in our dailv lives.

We can in this way give a lead to those around us. and at the same time strengthen our own bonds within the Movement if we but practise the Friendly Law that we preach. - The bonds of willing friendliness are firmer in our sisterhood than ever before. and our work is steadily spreading out into wider fields, carrying with it the ever increasing power of happifying for the children who play, the game with us. T. am not from hope or from supposition alone. Tangible proofs ooine repeatedly into my post bag, as no doubt they do to others, too, but T would like to mention three cases "pour encourager les autres.". From i*ekin comes a letter from a ' wandering English Guider, telling of her delight at finding Guiding spreadins into Chinese schools and she mentions en passant the one thing that seems to me to matter most, when sihe says: T hare been enormously struck by the real, true spirit of Guiding, and. the happy enjoyment shown by the Guides in the two companies in this school. . . " The next letter on my heap comes from South Africa, and here it is a Guider wlm speaks of the joy that our work has brought into her own life:, " . , . I would lika to tell you how. enormously enjoyable and refre&hing J fine! these Guiders' training weeks. 1. feel that I am getting old and cannot do so much as T used to, but T go to a Guides' camp, and have n week of laughing and real hard work, and I como home years younger, and ever co much better able to tackle my many .home duties ..." Mv third encouraging letter this month comes from France, saying: "... I must tell you about the marrellouß spirit that I found in both the ; cmnpa that I hare been in, with the

Guides de France and with the Eclair-" euses, .

"To becoma * Guide or ail Eclaireuse the French girl has to sacrihce a good deal, for Guiding is still not understood by the-puolic. She has sometimes to: brave, the opposition of her parents, "the probable ridicule of-her fr i ends, and .site has to be prepared to s&rifico a grosic deal of time, Id' theyswork the.girls very ha?d- - "lie consequence is that'.'only tije finesf'.type of-girl -stays ,the course, and Jfche' resulting spirit is very fine indeed." ' , ■ "Also just because she has sacrinea a lot to become a member of the sisterhood, the French girl appreciates the game, a thousand times more than one for whom the door is opened more easily. - ;v "With that gift of perception, winch the' French possess, she goes straight to the ideals of the Movement, works j for them, ,and stands for them at their, highest, and thus gets , from it an extraordinary happiness which permeates her whole, life. . *• Coming as tliev do from different parts of the world,, these messages can do niuch to re-inspire us to go forward with fresh energy with our allotted task* in Guiding,- always bearing in mirid that we are out to bring kindliness, friendliness and the true spirit of. happiness into our work ana efforts for our girls.. . JANE BADEN-POWELL. World Chief Guide. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Stonchurst Private Hotel, Latimer square; Mv P. H. Jewell (Hawke's Bay), Miss J£. Hoodie (Duredin), Mr J. Russell Hancock (Wellington). Mr and Miss Jones (Nelson), Mr and Mrs David Byer and Mr Ralph Byer (Timaru). , • _, , _ , . The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal. Mr H. Biar.ey (Auckland), Mrs Durward (Dunedin), Mr Durward (Dnnedin), Mr Talmadge (England), Mr H. Talmadge (England), Mr and Mrs N. Nicol (Dunedin), Miss Alice Grubb (Metliven), Mr Alistec .Mackintosh (Fairlie), Mr F. N. Seay (Burke's Pass), Mr L. Ross (Fairlie). _ United Service Hotel.: Mr and Mrs i. Pi cot /(Wellington) and Miss 3. Camay (Napier).- \

VISITORS-TO HOLIDAY RESORTS.

Among the guests at Wanaki Hotel, ternbroke, hist., week, wierfe: Mr and Mrfl ■J. Elliott (England), Ms and Mrs S. W. Franks, (England), Mr and Mrs H. Wilson (England), Miss Passmore (England), Mr T J Lugg England), Mr G. H. Bridges (Eng land), Miss E. F. Cockeram. (Scotland). Mr 'E. L. Spooner (Sydney), Mr F. ' Backhouse (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Reid and child (Auckland), Mr and Mrs B. S. McPhail (Rangiora), Mrs J. Cracroft-Wilson (Christchurch), Mrs A. Grigg (Christchurcli), Miss F. Varrie (Cbristchuroh), Miss G.. Gregory (Christchurcli), Mr and Mrs G. E. -Bullock (Hanmer), Sir M. Brown (Waimate), Mr and Mrs A. H. Hathaway (Timaru), Miss. E. Culverwell (Timaru), Miss Hathaway (Timaru), Mr arid Mrs Taylor (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. E. Simkin (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. T. Hill (Dunedin), Mrs Cook (Dunedin), Mrs L. F. McCormaek (Dunedin), 'Mrs A. P. McCormack (Dunedin), Miss M. ' MaHhns (Dunedin), Miss C. ■ Burns, (Dunedin),' Miss M. Greenslade (Dunedin), Miss E. Greenslade (Dunedin), Mr li. B. Dawson (Dunedin), Dr. C. R. Burns (Dunedin), Mr E. B. MoDonald (Dunedin), Mr R. M. Greenslade (Dunedin), Mr R. Dawson (Dunedin), Mr J. F. Fleming (Dunedin), Mr C. J. Evans (Dunedin), Mr R. Gordon (Dunedin), Mr C. Tj. Hardmann (Dunedin), Mr J. B. McLean (Thornbury), Mr C. L. R. Cassels (Riverton), Mr A. E.' Philip (Riverton), Mr and Mrs D. S. A. Weir (Ranfurly), Mr T. Lynch (Ranfurly), Mr A. Dewar (Cromwell), Mr and Mrs F. Freeman (Minaret Station).' Mr Murdock (Makarora).

WOMEN'S UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting of the Women's Unemployment Committee was held in the Citv Council building yesterday when Mr P,. T. Bailey presided m the absence of the Mayoress, Mrs D. Sullivan. A vot« of sympathy was P afcS( - >a ° Mrs C. A. Fraer in her recent bereavement. Miss L. B. Sanders was appointed as the committee's representative to the Women's Executive Committee the All Nations Fair. The secretary, Miss M. B -! " Smith, reported a busy week in cookery section. Over oOOlb of j* . had been taken to the Central KeUe Depot. during the week, she said, an l since the jam-makiug started > half a ton had been made for distribution among the needy. Jam jarsweic still needed. A total of 233 meals weie served during the week. In the sew - ing department various garments weic made and repaired, and a number o donations were acknowledged. There had been 66 new registrations, six women had been placed, but theie was still a standing list of 199 awaiting employment. Tho question was raised whether an appeal might be made to the women of tho province to care for children or unemployed, and whether this phase of work might be supervised by the committee members provided that it did not draw on funds put asiue tor the unemployed women and girls. Tho following resolution was carried. That an appeal be made to tho women of Canterbury to accept the responsibility of caring lor a child of tho unemployed. Jt • ... A deputation to outline the woi ic of the committee to the various women's organisations was appointed as follows: Miss M. K. Jxyvell-Smith, Mr It. T. Bailey, Mrs 13. Deniff, Miss M. A. Trent, with Mr J. Roberts and Mr It. A. Brooks, subject to their approval. In a short address, Miss M. (jr. Havelnar, who has had experience in unemployment relief work in England, said that for the size of Christchurch, it was marvellous the work that had been done. She was of the opinion, however, that • centralisation would prevent any overlapping that might occur. GIFTS ACKNOWLEDGED.

The Cliristehurch Women's Unemployment Committee acknowledges with thanks the following gifts:— Fruit: Mr L. C. Knight, Mr Derisley Wood, Mrs John Studholme, Mrs and Mr C. A. Adams, Mr McDqnald, Mrs Polhill, Miss Buddie, Miss Bishop, Mr McHarg, Mr Welch, Friend, Mis Mitchell, Winchester Friend, Sir Heatou Rhodes, • Miss Walker, Mrs Dinnicombo, ' Mrs F. Bicknell, Mrs Georgo Gould, Mr Crowther, Mr Hockridge, Mi's .Jenkins, Mrs Farrant, Mrs Kerr.

Vegetables: Miss Buddie, Aunty Brown, Mrs Polhill, Mr Drake. Mr G. M. Hall, Mr Walton, Mrs Belcher, Friend, Mrs Robinson. Sugar: Misses S. and M. Kitto, Mrs Symcs", Miss Hunt, Mrs Crooke, Mrs Lamb, Mrs Polhill, Mr E. J. Ross, Mrs C. S. Bowdc-n, Mrs and Mr C. Ad a ins.

Jam and jam jars: Mrs Hcwland, E. Clurk, Miss Hunter, 130 Victoria street. Miss Priddis, Mrs Stephen Parr, Mrs Blackaby, Mr B. Crompton, Mrs McDonough, 14 Gordon avenue, Mrs Mitchell.

Butter, eggs, etc.: Darfield Branch Women's Division New Zealand Farmer's Union, Friend, Mrs Dcrisley Wood.

Clothing and : Miss Claridge, Mrs Stokes, Mrs McDonough, Cherry Smith, Ltd., Mr Drake. Mrs Hewland, Mrs McGregor, Mrs Fohsenfeld, Miss Faville, Miss Macßeth. Magazines, etc.: Mrs Painter. Vegetable Dishes: Mrs Slieatc. Assistance in collecting fruit: Miss Brown, Hereford street, and Mrs Stringer. Newspapers: "Times," "Sun," and The Press. Cash donations*Waiau Sympathiser 10s, Miss Macßeth 4s, Friend ss, Mrs Polhil! 2s 6d.

TIMARU. NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. ■ Guests at the Grand Hotel include: —Mr and Mrs C. J. Spain and family (Alexander), Mr anil Mrs Newman Wilson, Mr F. A. Cooke, Mr S. G. Cooke, Miss J. Crust (all Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. T. Smith, Miss Jj. L. Hiron, Miss B. Mayo, Mr R. B. Sinclair, Mr 0. I>. Johnston (all Christchurch), Mr .1, S. Chance, Miss VV. Chance (Carlisle, England), Mrs AMainwaring (Geraldine), Mr E. " (Syduey), Mr A. IS. Gallagher, Mr Charles Stewart (Taranaki), Mr and Mrs E. P. H. Burbury (Waihao), Miss E. Burbury (Hastings), Mr H. Houghton (Culverden). „ ... The Rev. and Mrs P. N. Knight, Christchurch, ire .it present guests at "Kelso," Timu.ru. . , Miss Peace Lee (Christchurch) is tne guest of Miss Williams (Geraldine). Miss Josephine Elwortliy \„ ral u" more")' is the guest of Mrs W. **• Orbell ('.'The Levels") for a few days. Miss Cushla Macassy (Dunedm) airived yesterday to be the guest of Mrs Timaru Rhodes ("Hadlow"). . . Mrs Malcolm Miller (Wellington) is the guest of her mother, Mrs Edgai Jones ("Otiritiri"). ' , Mrs C. W. P. Hamilton (''lrishman s Creek") motored to Timaru on inursday to spend a few days at the wrimu. Mrs A. Grant ("Aigantighe, " al " iti road) is the guest of Mrs Grant ("Grey's Hills," Mackenzi Country), . ~ Miss Olive Wilson (Balclutha) is tlieguest of Mrs A. A. Scott (Bid well street). ~T T „ Mr and Mrs Will Appleton (Wellington) arrived in Timaru from Dul^® d > 1 ". yesterday, and will continue 11 c journey northward to-day. ' ~ > Mrs F. S. Batchelor (Dunedin) arrived yesterday io be the guest her daughter, Mrs Harold IJlwor „ (Craigmore). . , , Miss Edith Raid (Dunedin), who been staying with Mrs M- ® UI ("Parkhufft." Woodbury), has turned home. *