WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20490, 8 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Miss Borrie and Miss A. Borrie (Hereford street) aro leaving to-day to spend a holiday at Pembroke. Mrs E. R. Smith (Chancellor street) is visiting the West Coast, and is at present the guest of Mrs P. Schroder, Hokitika. Mrs A. G. Melville is the guest o* 3lrs H. D. Hall (Fcndalton). Miss Mansel) (Linwood), who has been visiting Mrs \V. A. Parsons, Amb«rley, has returned to Christchurcli. < Nurse Maude acknowledges with thanks a donation with a request that it he used "For your poor." The Citizens' Unemployment Committee, at its meeting yesterday morning:. passed a resolution of sympathy with Mrs A. I. Fraer in the death of her husband. Mrs Alister MoKillop is returning to-day from a holiday spent at Lake "Wanaka. Miss Dorothy Chrystall (Colombo street North) returned" yesterday from a visit to Mrs Hugh Ensor, .Double Hill. Miss Hilda Miles (Wellington) arrived in Christchureh yesterday from Mi. Cook, and is staying with Mrs J. H. Hall, Papanui road. Miss Hazel Elmslie (St. Martins), who has been spending a holiday at Lake Wanaka, is expected to return to Christchureh to-day. Mr A. Barnes (Department of Agriculture, Suva) and Mrs Baiaes are guests at the Hotel Federal.' On Thursday afternoon, March 10th, at 2.30 o'clock, a drawing-room meeting •will be held at the homo of Mrs Edwin Hamilton, Papanui road, where Mr George Harper and Mrs Cecil Wood will explain the necessity of relief for the nnemploj*ed in Christchureh, and will appeal for help for the All Nations Fair. Residents of St. Albans and Merivale are invited to be present. LEARN TO KNIT. Write for "Woolcraft," the complete guide to knitting and crochet. Instructions for working over eighty garments for men, women, and children. Good sock patterns included. All stitches fully explained. All garments illustrated. Send 9d in stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 14411!, Wellington. —l Apart from its powerful disinfecting qualities, "PURITO" is used for cleaning artificial teeth. It will remove stains from linen or cotton goods, porcelain, enamel and glassware. It is non-poisonous, and any taste or smell quickly disappears after use Children should be taught to gargle •daily with "PURITO," as prevention is better than cure. Procurable from all Chemists and Stores. Large bottle 2s 6d. —6 WASHABLE HAIR DYE. Komol 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 bleached hair. Sold in 18 different shades. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Regent Theatre Buildings. —6 "COURAGE AND OPTIMISM." WOMAN'S ADVICE. In an address at a Convention in Glasgow, Lady Rhondda, a • wellknown English business woman, said: "Our grandparents did not realise the value of advertising, and there are some people who are a little like their grandparents to-day." , When we had struck a patch of bad, weather to-day such as had never been pur bad fortune to know in this generation, demanding cutting down of inessentials, there! was a danger. The danger was that they might, in that cutting, mistake the essentials for the unessential®. "The danger is." said Lady Rhondda amid laughter and applause, "that we may empty out the baby with the • bath " They would certainly find themselves doing that if they cut their advertising appropriation in times of depression. Advertising was not onlv as essential u part of -distribution as the truck that took the coal from the pit-liead to the port- it also had a profound psychological effect, creating courage, optimism, and a different atmosphero. In this world crisis of over-production—-which was really a world crisis under-consumption—one of the big hopes of getting the wheels moving again lay in advertising. DANCE AT ISLINGTON. There was a large attendance of residents and visitors at the dance held in the Islington Hall, where the M.C. s were Messrs Charles and Ben Neville, and dance music was supplied by Teddy Jones iOrchestra. Extras were playeci by Miss P. Gordon. . Results of the heat, Monte Carlo waltzes, which will be concluded at/the Easter dance, were announced as follows:—Miss Milner and Mr A. I>up, Miss Underwood and Mr Whitelaw, Miss Gifford and Mr Daley, ,Miss McGarry and Mr R. Naylor. Among those present were Mrs A. Case, Misses M. McGirr, F. Collison, V. Sloan, N. Keeper, D. Brennan, D. Ward, N. Ford (Lincoln), P. Gordon, L. Ford (Tai Tapu), M. Weir (Riccarton), M. Keeper, R. RingdahL'D. Taylor; F, Still, P. Thomson, J. Harris, D. Still, B. Raxworthy, C. Fuller, H. Hedges, D. Harwood, R. Burgess, J. Pooley, M. Hnllfclay.- M. Peak, N. Henry, T. McGarry, I. MoGarry, N. Dunford, M. Waddell, M. Barnes, F., Pirie, L. Dorn, R. Chamberlain, P. Were, E. Griffin, M. Clark, N. Hardaker, N. Newell, N. Gifford. L. Harvey, R. Whittington, J. Marsh, D. Jordan, E. Harrison (Christchureh), E. Uayner, I. de Lacy, N. Monk, and Messrs A. Case, E. Monteith. R. Oldfield, C. Asliwell. J. Callick, Wilson, B. Aitchison, W. Oldfield, J. King, J. Olive. J. Sloan, A. Warner, 11. Waddell. S. Adams, R. Gaskell, G.: Lewis. \V. Rvan. T*. S. Whittinaton, T. Winder. W. Muir. J. Murray, L Broad, J. Airey, J. Hampton, J. Black. E. Young, K. Lowe, R. Fahey, and iS. Griffin. AWAKE ALL NIGHT ! YOU NEED WINCARNIS. Insomnia with its attendant nervewracking consequences can be cured if you tak« WINCARNIS. One glass in the morning, one in the afternoon, and One iust before going to l>ed will give relief at ■ once. You will again know the joys of sound, restful slumber.. Over 20,000 doctors recommend WINCARNIS. r-2

g. The Lady Editor will be pleased to reeeive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. £: Such items should be fully a and engagement jij: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondjij: enee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, •£ women.

DRESSES AT THE THEATRE.

"THE GONDOLIERS." i__ "List and learn, ye dainty roses, roses white and ro&es red,'' tunefully sang tlie chorus at the Theatre Royal last night, when the J. C. Williamson Company played the ever-verdant opera, ■•The UonuoJiers," and immediately the crowded audience, as one man, was aicrt, pleasantly expectant, tiiniied, tlie young peopie eager to uefJdo lor tlienitieives wnetlier Gilbert aud ftuuiv-m ready deserved Lbeir great reputation, tue i/iuor peepje luippy in tJm thougnt ox reiievvijau acquaintance with the .ipaniling wit and exhilarating music they hao neara, peniaps many times, beiore. The spontaneous laughter and the frequent demands for encores left no possible, probable shadow of doubt that the Cnnstchurch public was greatly pleased with the performance, and the beautiful sub-tropical settings ' and the brightly-coloured 1 rocks of the members of the chorus contributed to the general air of gaietv and inconsequence. Miss Evelyn Gardiner, statelv and domineering as the Duchess of * Plaza Toro, a splendid foil for lier irrepressible little husband, wore a crinoline frock of green marocain, banded with gold, and a long satin tloaTs, the gold lining of which was continued to form a deep collar. Her frilled cravat was of vfHum-tinted lace, and she carried a small white fur muff and wore a tritorne hat heavily trimmed with green plumes. In the second act she arrived at the pavilion of the Palace of Barataria arrayed in real ducal pomp. Her hooped gown of daffodil-yellow brocade was finished with coloured bands weighting the hem, and from the shoulders hung a train of rose-pink velvet bordered with ermine. On her elaborately-dressed whito hair she wore a headdress of upstanding feathers and with much dignity wielded an enormous feather fan. Miss Marie Bremner, as Gianetta, was an attractive figure in her colourful Italian dress, her expressive hands adding much to the charm of her performance. Over i white blouse she wore a velvet bodice of goblin blue v> civet, which also formed her hanging pochette. Her pannelled skirt was c dimity, in tones of soft green and japonica, which were repeated in the bnncls on h*;r kirtle, and on her becoming head-dress. Miss Mary Hotham. who played the part of Tessa, wore a similar frock, the predominating colours being flame and green. Miss Maisie Ramsay, who played the part of the daughter of the Duke ol Plaza Toro, wore a white frock, with a quaint powder-blue fichu, short sleeves tied with blue ribbon, and long white mittens. In the second act. she wore a dignified frock of gold tissue, with over-dress of gold and blue striped tissue. Her high .feather head-dress was banded with rhinestones, and her train of gold lame was lined with begonia pink satin and bordered with i ermine. She carried a large ostricn feather fan, which she used with great effect in the stately gavotte dancec in the last act. Miss Dawn Harding, as Inez, the foster-mother, wore a grey gown soft- j ened with a cream laci fichu, and a maroon hat to match her deep cuifs edged with cream frillsT The handsome velvet and satin suits worn by the men rivalled the frocks of the women in beauty of colouring I and richness of material. <: The Gondoliers" will be repeated to-night. j RETURNED SOLDIERS' j ASSOCIATION. WOMEN'S AUXILIARY. The Women's Auxiliary of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association met yesterday. Mrs H. T. J. Thacker presided and there were also present Mesdames L. H. Powell, W. J. Brown, A. J. Benzie, J, 8. Kelly, L. J. Lewis, H. A. Bishop, C. J. Treleaven, A. Morten, W. iX, Modelings", and J. *-• Holmes and Misses C. Rogers, A. M. Cuthbert and E. M. Cutlibert (hon. secretary). A motion expressing sympathy with Mrs A. Rose in her illness was carried. * A vote of thanks was accorded Airs Morten for providing the calico signs announcing the garden party on Saturday. Mrs Thacker said that the necessity for increasing the Association "Benevolent Fund was still very great, and she expressed the hope that there would be a big attendance at the garden party to be held on Saturday afternoon, 12th inst., in the grounds of Rannerdale Home. Reports were submitted regarding the final arrangements for the; garden party. The Women War Workers are assisting and will look after the produce stall. Other stalls will be cakes, sweets, ice cream, flowers, afternoon tea, bran tub", and 11 Jd stall. There will also be a. number of side-sliows, including ' ventriloquism and character reading. Mrs E. J. Chennells will give a demonstration of spinning and weaving, and Derry's Band' and the R.S.A. Orchestra will play selections. Mrs Powell said that she would be in attendance at Jellicoe Hall on Saturday morning to receive gifts promised for the different stalls.

BIRTHDAY PARTY. . Mr and Airs E. P. Hunt entertained a, number of relatives and friends at their residence, "Te Itautahi," French Farm, Banks Peninsula, to celebrate the .first birthday of their four-year-old leap year twins, Shirley and Muriel. Games and dancing provided the evening's, entertainment. The sup-per-room was decorated in shades of l.lue, pink, and lemon, and the novel birthday cake had one candle and twin figures mounted on it. Those present were Mesdames V. Hunt, E. P.' Hunt, R. Hunt (Christchurch), Left Giddens, L. Gid&ens, Misses Shirley and Muriel Hunt, N. Williams, Edna Hunt (Clnistchurch), I. Giddens, "Hopkins (2), Messrs E. P. Hunt, H. -Hunt (Christchurch), Arthur Jlossiter (Stillwater), S. Fussell, I.en Girldeus,- Leo Giddens, Giddens, E. • Hills, A. jHills, B. Garrett, •Or. Burling, B. Harvey, A. Wyatt, N. Dalgleish. G. Le Yalliant, W. Voughan. C. T. E. Stewart. Oscar Fairiyeatlier, I. Aitkcn, H. Smith, H. Norrie. A._ Stewart, and J. McLaughlin. "T/'HARTOUAt" GUEST HOUSE, CASHMERE HILLS. Sun Balconies of Yita Glass, with Loggia. — 6

PLUNKET SOCIETY.

[ MEETING OF SUB-BRANCH. ! Tlie monthly meeting of the Sydcn- | ham-Caslimere-Spreydon sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held at the ' home of Mrs A. F. Wright, Cashmere j road. Mrs Wright presided, and others present were Mesdames A. W. Hale, E. C. Gaines, R. W. Morgan, M. Gray, D. Reese, F. E. Blaekmore, L. Clark, R. R. D« MUligan, H. Wales, and Miss Lyons, j Mrs Malcolm Gray, a new member, was welcomed. Arrangements were completed for the ! tennis tournaments to. be held on March 10th and 17th, and preparations wore made for the annual meeting to be held j in April. Nurse Bowron's report tvas as iol- | lows: —Sydenham: Adults, 154; babies, 146; pre-school children., 34; nine visits; j eight new eases. Spreydon: Adults, 82; babies, 74; pre-sehool children, 27; | visits, 4; one new case. Whooping cough and colds were fcporicd to be prevalent in the district Subscriptions had been received from Mrs P. G. Greenwood, Mrs D. Reese, Mrs Peers, Mrs E. Harris, Mrs Derisley Wood, Mrs Peters, Mrs Archibald, Mrs I R. W. Anderson, Mrs R. Malcolm, Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs F. R. Inwood, Mrs Wood, Mrs A. H. Manson, Mrs Button, Mrs A. Wells, Mrs Sheffield, Mrs Nedwill, Mrs C. Ogilvie, Mrs L. Clark, -Mrs T. E. Taylor, Mrs Oppenheim, Mrs Parlane, Mrs Mahar, Mrs Turner, Professor Macmillan Brown, Mr G. R., Maling, Mr A. W. Hale, and donation from Mrs J. W. Munday. FREE KINDERGARTEN. NORTH LINWOOD BRANCH. The monthly meeting of! the North Linwood Free Kindergarten was held in the school hall recently, when those present were Mrs Ta3'lor (in the chair),and Mesdames Retalliclc, Cairney, Small, Hollaway, and Powell. The resignation of Mrs G. _T. Baker was received, and accepted with regret, and one new member, Mrs Grigg, was elected. Mrs Hollaway and Mrs Small were appointed to the Visiting Committee for this month. Miss Martin reported the roll to be 52, highest attendance 44, lowest attendance 25, and average attendance 41. During the month the teachers and committee had been busy with petition papers, - and 1075 signatures had been received from Linwood. It was announced that the harvest i festival would be held on March 15th, and an invitation was extended to parents to spend the morning at the school am! watch, the children at their work. Subscriptions for the month totalled £3. The offer of Mr Musson to give a concert in his new rooms in aid of the kindergarten funds was accepted with thanks. The date of the concert will bo announced later. • PRINCESS WHO FOUND MOSES. IDENTIFIED AFTER 3.100 YEARS. Discoveries made in the royal tombs of Jericho have made it possible to identify with considerable certaintv the Egyptian Princess, who, more than 3300 years ago, found the infant Moses among the bulrushes of the Nile. That is the opinion of Sir Chortes Marston, who is responsible for the Marston Archpeological Expedition now in Palestine, with Professor John Garstang as director. Sir Charles told a London "Daily Mail" reporter recently. - "The new discoveries, consisting ui pottery and scarabs, place the date of the Exodus at about 1440 B.C. This date confirms, and has the confirmation of, the Bible. The Exodus took place soon after the deatli of Thotmes 111., who reigned for about 53 years. He was preceded bv Thotmes 11., who reigned for 13 years. "During the whole of the reign ol Thotmes 11. and the first 14 j'ears ot the reign of Thotmes HI, the real ruler of the countrv was Hatasu, the most masterful Princess in Egyptian history. She was the sister of Tnotuies' '-J ' "The discoveries in Jericho make possible to identify this Princess as the one who ipund Mop£s in the bulrushes. It-..was her favour that brought him to power, and it was her death that made it necessary for him to flee from E"\vpt to Midian for the remaining 40 years of the reign of Thotmes III." WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE FARMERS' UNION. The monthly meeting of the Cust and West Eyreton branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held at the home of Mrs Spencer-Bower, Claxby. Mrs C. Mcintosh presided over a good attendance of members. Five new members were elected. Mrs C. Woodfield was the winner of the garden competition. It was announced that Mr J. E. Strachan would be the speaker at the next meeting to be held in the West Eyreton Hall. FREE SILK STOCKINGS. I.X.L. WRAPPERS MUST BE READY BY APRIL 23rd. As all coupon gift schemes are banned by the Trading Coupons Act after April 1 30 th next, the Superbus Packing Co., Ltd., Manufacturers of I.X.L. Borax Washing Powder, are compelled to discontinue the distribution of Free Silk Stockings after that date. In order, therefore, that these may be forwarded to users of I.X.L. Borax Washing Powder by that date it is\ necessary for all wrappers to be posted to the Superbus Packing Co., Ltd., 90 Madras street, Clu'isteliureh, not later than Saturday, April 23rd next. This, however, allows users still time to complete their, collections. If the number of I.X.L. wrappers you have collected is short of the required number, viz., 200, by April 23rd, a pair of silk hose will be forwarded to you by the Superbus Paeking C 0.,. upon payment of the dif- ; ferenec in cash. All that is necessary for you to do is to send one penny for every four wrappers required to com- ! pietc the number. Thus if'you are one hundred wrappers short, if would be necessary for you to send 2s Id. Stamps can be sent for amounts under Is, but t Postal Notes or Money Orders are required for larger amounts. These, tooether with wrappers, must bo disj patched to the Superbus .Packing Co., Ltd., 90 Madras street, not later than [ April 23rd. —6

WEDDINGS. DIXON—HAY. The wedding was celebrated recently at Trinity Congregational Church, Worcester street, of Jessie Ann, only daughter of Mrs J. Hay, of Heathcote Valley, and the late Mr J. Hay, and Walter Victor, youngest son or Mr and Mrs R. A. Dixon, of New BrigHThe ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. Gardner Miller, and tlie organist was Mr Boot. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, wore a white satin frock witli flared ankle length skirt, and wh lace coatee caught in front a spray of orange blossom. Her lace veil, which formed a train, was worn well off the forehead, and held in place by a circlet of orange blossom. t>ne carried a shower bouquet of white ana pink flowers. ... , The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Hill and Miss Chrissie Tulloch (cousin of the bride), who wore frocks of lemon and green floral georgette respectively, with flared skirts, and closefittinc bodices finished with cow) collars and bows. They wore picture hats of lemon and green, and carried bouquets of autumn flowers. The little flower girl, Miss Ma Stevens, wore a frock of pink georgette made with long slurt alternately frilled and flared. She also wore a coatee and tullt! cap to tone, and carried a. posy of pink flowers. . . Mr Gerald Bucknell (cousin of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mi Will Connolly was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland, where the bride s mother received the guests wearing a black silk frock trimmed with fawn, and hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern. When Mr and Mrs Dixon left for their wedding tour the bride was wearing a smart black costume relieved with touches of white and black hat to match. GIBBARD—JENSEN. 4+ the Rugby Street Methodist Church, St. Albans, the wedding was recently celebrated of Elsie Maude, voungest daughter of Mrs Jensen and the late Mr A. Jensen, Slater street, Richmond, to Clive Roimata, eldest son "of Mr and Mrs C. Gibbard, Somme street, St. Albans. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. M. Rowe and Miss Bell was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr H. Jensen, wore a sleeveless gown of ivory crepe de chine, made with long, fitting bodice, and narrow belt finished with diamente buckle. The circular skirt was inset with lace and she wore a dainty lace coatee. Her embroidered veil, -which formed a train, was worn well off the face, pnd held in place by a circlet of oraige blossom, with a small cluster at each side. She carried a white shower bouquet with touches of palest pink. On leaving the church, she was presented with a silver horseshoe by her little niece, Olive Duffield, The two bridesmaids in attendance were MiSs Emily Jensen, sister of the bride, and Miss Edith Gibbard, sister of .the bridegroom. They wore anklelength rocks of French crepc de chine, in cameo pink and jade green respectively, made with long, fitting bodices, fully-flared skirts, and lacc coateca. Their summer felt hats to match were turned off the face, and they carried bouquets of apricot and pink gladioli' and hothouse flowers. Mr Hyla Gibbard acted as best man, and Mr Toby Blair. (Wliitecliffs) was groomsman. Later a reception was held ,at the Veterans' Hall,' Oxford terrace. Mrs , Jensen received. her guests gearing a frock of nigger-brown marocain. a smart navy bliie silk coat, and a black "hat with a motif of multi-coloured, flowers. She carried a posy of red roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs Gibbard wofe a chocolato brown; silk ropp ensemble and hat to tone, with small flowers under the brim. She carried a po6y of autumD tinted flowers and maidenhair, fern. When Mr and Mrs C. R. Gibbard left for their wedding tour, the Bride 'was wearing a frock of cinnamon-brown figured marocain, a blue felt hat, and a musquash fur coat. SILVER WEDDING. An enjoyable evening was spent at the St. Asaph street Hall, Linwood, When Mr and Mrs William . Martin celebrated their silver wedding. Games dancing, and competitions were • enjoyed, the latter being won by Misses M. Sears and L. Southam; Messrs Suter (2). Martin, and Dwight. Music was supplied by Mra Ross Smith and Mr D. Barliss, and Mr P. Yardlcy was M.C. The usual toasts were honoured. . Among those present were Mr and Mrs Martin, Mr and Mrs Dwight (sen.), Mr and Mrs J. A'Court, Mr and Mrs A. Dwight, Mr and Mrs Southam, Mr and Mrs E. Schute, Mr and Mrs C. Calvert, Mr and Mrs P. Yardley,.Mr and Mrs D. Barliss, Mr and Mrs R. Ringdahl, Mr and , Mrs Boswell; Mesdames Ellwood, Berry, - Stewart, Dwight, Dlneen (bridesmaid), Walker; Misses G. Martin, D. Martin, M. Sea is, I. Dwight, E. Dwight, L. Southam, M. Molloy, A. Ringdahl, I. Hill, -E. Walton, E. Allen, J. Yardley, V. Voice (Wo,Codington), M. Dwight, W. Cairns-White. L. and D. Dwight; Messrs A. MartinJ S. Dwight, S. -'Simpson, A. Suter, A. 1 Clark, G. L. Assher, C. Gatehouse, J. Soutliam, P. C. North, C. Voice (Waddington), G. Wood and Warren. Musical items were given by Miss F. Dwight and Messrs Barliss and Warren. FAREWELL PARTY. An enjoyable eveningrparty was h£ld at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Booth, Hornby, to say good-bye to Mr G. McCutcheon, who has been transferred to Dunedin. Games, cards, and dancing were enjoyed, and musical items were given by Misses Lamb, Wilson, Sharpe, and Messrs .Grenfell, Booth, and-Holloway. Mr Grenfell (railway employees' representative) and Messrs li. Finnie and Williamson spoke in jiraise of Mr McCutclieon's * services, and wished him good luck for the future. i Those present were jVlrs F. Booth Misses B. Lamb (Ashburtoij), E. Met Girr, E. White, E. Sharpe, M. Wilson, and Messrs F. Booth, E. Macdonald! T. Simson, M. Clarke, J. McKay, J. Henderson, W. Grenfell, L.. Finnie', C. Kennedy, W. Eeece, R." Rowlands, g! Richards, W. Wilson, G. Sharpe, hj! Foster, F. Henderson, H, Cox Jack Jones. , ' AFTERNOON PARTY. A very enjoyable afternoon party was given at the Antoinette Tea Room in honour of Miss Rita Burke, who is shortly to be married, the joint hostesses being Misses M. Richards and M. Hickev. ■ . . ■ * It took the form of a "linen shower,", and • Miss Burke received many useful and beautiful articles for her future home. Those present included Mesdames M" li. Burke. O. Burke, J. Farrel, W. Bradley, J. Dwyer. N. Lamb: H. Connellv, J. Sulliraii. R. McGloin, M. McCarthy, C. Watkins, B. Williams, D. Lusk. A. Wills, Misses Rita Burke, Marv Hendren. Nor ah and Winnie Bradlev; Sabine Cavanagli, Jane Donnelly, Eileen Trwin, T. Stewart. Vonnio and Tna Cullen. Mona Gillespie, Veronica Ward," Stella Hayward, and 1. Mannix..

MAN COOK-GENERAL.

Here is the story of a public schoolboy who tried to get a job as a cookr generkl in North London and of a housewife who was looking ior such a servant. ' _ 1 The woman tried all' kinds of employment agencies and interviewed a large number of women applicants, but they refused to take the job. Some of them did riot like .children; others wanted more time'oft. At last, in desperation, the housewiie applied for. a man- co9k-geueral, and immediately she was inundated with application's. Some had been cooks ni boarding-houses, others had been - uC ~ lers and valets, andsome merely said they were. ex-Service men. , Then came a letter from the nian. who • said his only qualification, apart fromihis ability to'cook and do housework, was that, lie was a public schoolboy. ■ He explained ; that he could find * no other work, and was prepared to make his carper in service. His experience was unfortunate, tor his education and breeding frightened the housewife. "* Other : 'housewives to whom he, lias appealed have shown similar etnbarassment. He is still looking for his job as a cook-general. ' VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. The Central Hotel: Mr and Mrs Win. Crafc (Little Akaloa), Miss Monica Gilbert (Le Bori's Bay)j Mr Roland Wagkorn (Chorlton), Messrs L. Brown and J. Bennett (Dunedin), Miss D. Tait .Hotel Federal: Mr G. W. Curtis (Geraldine). Miss Euth ,Campbell (Ohekaike). Mr and Mrs A. Barnes (Suva, Fiji), Mrs West (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. R. Bruce (Tiraaru), Miss Brunchley (Cheviot), Mrs , Lyford (Ward), Mrs Burroughs (Nelson).' •' / Warner's Hotel: Miss J, B. Barr (Timaru). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs Hunter Weston "(Timaru).

The discovery of an old John' Buskin stone used in a new pavement at Carshalton, Surrey, is a reminder that often an inscribed stone or a beautiful piece of carving has been turned face downward and iised • for paving. Not long ago a Dorset rector, wishing to fix a separator in his dairy, took up one of the flagstones on the floor. He was amazed to find on the other side a tribute to the piety of a lady who died 200 vears ago. The memorial is back oin the church wall now. -Another parson was double-trenching his garden, which has been growing rose's since Tudor days, when he, came on a atone slab several feet below the surface. "Now," he thought, '1 may. found the long-lost Elizabethan chalice." Btit, alas! when the stone was painfully heaved aside all he found was a pit full of rusty tins and broken china.

VISITORS TO HOLIDAYTCHZrag : Recent arrivals at' '3anmtr«WHu|U|||fl "m'er Springs, are : Mrs North), Mr and Mrs B. Own|HH Mr P. B. Moodie (Chrirtchtfaffla—l Wharin (Cliribtchurch), SI r W. jsgSMßj® land), -Mr 0. Pctherbridgft VQsmUffim Mr H. P. Ford F. McDowell' (Christchurch), iWMMBM (Christchurch), Mr and (Fendalton), Messrs J. and. dalton), Miss Eileen Miss Bertha Wilson: (ChathWwSjBlSMHM Hassell (Christcj^urch), Airs (Christchurch), Miss church), Miss T. Lake (OaiiSWjlggHßMß C. White (Blenheim), MuJmMHH (Christchurch), Miss L. ) ' (Ashbur(on), Mr and Mr* edin), Mr J. Austin' (WdWBHMBM Collingham (Ohristchurch) t \^|l^KnHß^H (Christchurch), Mi be C.' church), Mr E. Buchana&>j£jHH||H^H Haslett (Christchurch). ' 'The Lodge,'' Hanmer SpOTggHBH Mills (Wellington),' Mijs Mr G. Wilkinson^(Dn»edi|i|^^™Bmm Paynter (Christchurch), borne), : Mrs R. H. Mitch^ltMj^^H|^H Miss Oushla Mitchell (ChrMHH^^H|H Mrs C. O. T. Rutherford Z. Rutherford (-Euncdin), . lington), Miss Shackelton Miss Langdon (CliristrfiurcM^W^Mp^^H and* Crosier Mrs K. D. Sincock (ChristW«>%HHHM Guests at the elude: Mrs K. D. Thomas (»y t gg— Alison Wall (Cheshire, Mrs John Dewar ( Jacobsen (New York), 31 r don), Mr W. W. Cooper and Mrs W. G. Armstrong Dr. and Mrs Gordon Mi's P. Beck ( Greym'oath.) Sullings (Wellington), My son). Mr G. Col will < Mitchell (Wellington). ton), Mrs Travis (Wellin*t«i£||j^J^ put down for hearing

W.C.T.U. CRADLE ROLL GATHERING. The annual "W.C.T.U. Cradle Roll afternoon gathering was held on Friday iri the Temuka, Domain, a large number of parents and children being present. In the absence of Mrs W. Hewson, president of the Union, Mm J.- Douglas welcomed the mothers and children. After the opening hymn and prayer, the Rev. L. A. • Brooks spoke to the mothers on--"A Mother, a"Child's Guide." This was very interesting and a vote of thanks Avas passed. Two young children were christened by Mr Brooks; After roll call by Mrs Douglas, assisted by Mrs R. Smart (superintendent), afternoon tea was served by a willing band of workers. The children then played on the slides and lawns. A bag of sweets and nuts was presented to each child. The superintendent now, reports a membership of 123. Prior to the function a short meeting was held, Mrs Douglas presiding, A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mrs A. King. Correspondence was dealt with. It was decided to contribute towards the expenses of the Geraldine delegate to the Wanganui convention. Those present were reminded of the garden sale next Thursday at St. Leonards. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. FAIRLIE BRANCH. At the second annual meeting of the Fairlie "Women's Institute held in the Parish Hall, Mrs "West presided over an attendance of more than a hundred members. • A motion of sympathy in the death of her father was conveyed to Mrs Hannigau. . In her review of the year's work, the president reported an average attendance of 85. There; had been 8 resignations, leaving a total membership of 144. There was a credit balanco of £7 5s sd. ' Appreciation was voiced of the attention and loyalty of the treasurer, Mrs Fraper, and the secretary; Mrs Eagle, and to the hostesses who had been so generous during the year. Thanks were also expressed to Mrs A. Gillingham and Mrs Mitchell for writing the monthly motto, to Misses Dunn and Hurst, and Mrs Shears, for ! conducting folk dancing classes, which had plroved both profitable and entertaining, to Mesdames Lyons, Morris, Barnes, and helpers who .had been in charge of the ."bring and buy" table*, and to the Committee in conjunction wit*h the Benevolent Socie-ty, consisting of Mesdames Loughnan, Welsh, S. Brad"dick, and Searlgy which had been very active during the winter months. > The Unemployment Committee, convened by Mesdames Manchester and Welsh and West, had also done valuable work in trying to place girls in suitable employment. This branch of work • hud been recommended by Miss Stops. Work flone by the following was also ap^reciiitfed: r Miss Fodeii, Mrs Aitken, and 1 Miss Black, who had been in charge Qf.t competitions; Mrs S. Gillingham, who h&3 been M charge of " Home and Country,'' the Institute's paper'; the Mtisiciil Committee, consisting of Meadames Shears, Eagle, A. Gillingham, and others, and the. Blind School, Auckland who had sent a crate of goods which had been successfully disposed of. Mr G. C.. Martin w;as especially thanked for auditing the Institute's books. Mrs S. Gillingham and Mrs -West had attended tho annual anil half-yearly meetings of' the Federation Institute 'it Geraldine. These , meetings had been ! most instructive, useful, and interestI ing. I A silver spoon had been presented ; by the Institute to . Miss Lynn Isitt, the first baby born to an Institute member. During the year talks were, given by Mrs Williams, Mrs 11. A. LeCrer. Miss Stops, Miss Tripp, and Miss Lovell ' Smith. Demonstrations were given of first aid, smocking, home scouring wool, wool mattresses, wool mats, rag mats, loose covering chairs, glove making,. slippers and, moccasins, tinfoil pictures, pruning, marquetry, leather tooling, folk passe pour tout, cake icing, and beekeeping. The following competitions had been held:. Musical parcel, paper frock making, observation, articles costing not more ,than 6d, cake icing, .butter sponge cake, oven scones, articles made, from New Zealand wool, best .vase of roses, best bulb. grown by member, , and .presented.by Mrs H. A. LcCren. Musical items very much enjoyed had been given by Mesdames Brice, Shears. Loughnan, Naylor, A. Gillingham, Miss Ayson, and Eev. Father Outtram. During the year : three new Institutes had been organised in the Mackenzie County:—Sherwood, Kimbell, and Mt. Messing. Fairlie Women's Institute was to be congratulated on having . these sister Institutes in their district, and very niuch' benefit had been secured in the interchange of visits to these Institutes. •During the regular business session ■ four' new members were enrolled and two-resignations were received. An invitation was received from Ash"wiclc Institute to a play that Institute members were , staging in March. ; Members were reminded by Mrs West that the A. and' P. Show Committee would welcome entries for their Easter Show, and attention was drawn to the special prize being given by the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association to Women '& Institute members for knitted articles made from New Zealand wool purchased there. Miss LoveliSmith had. advised members to visit Brace's Biscuit Factory, Timaru, any day "but Saturday, where they may see New Zealand biscuits being made. A letter was received from the Arowhenua Institute announcing the poscponement of a- demonstration and- concert until the April meeting. It .was decided to accept the Maori Institute's offer. The following were elected to office for the year: President, Mrs W. L. West; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames S. Gillingham and G. Morris; Secretary. Sirs Eaglo; Treasurer, Mrs Fraser. Other members of the- Committee elected were Mesdames Shears, Hall, "Aitken, Searle, Welsh, Winter; Misses Black, Creighton, Dunn, Hurst, and Fodeh. During the. afternoon a bouquet of asters was presented to Mrs West. 'Hostesses at" the tea hour were Mesdames Austin, Hall, May; Mioses Austin, Dunn, and Hurst. ; t ■ A> Giliirigham was congratulated ■ on-the/success of. her Institute Song, which she had composed, and which hi-3 Jjeen accepted as the future song for meetings. ; The prize;for the best grown cabbage, judged by .members' vote, was_ awarded Mrs J. Braddick, with Mrs Austin second.

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL .AND PERSONALMrs Sholto Douglas (England) is the guest of Mrs Hislop (Geraldine). Mrs R. Dawson (Hanmer Spring 3) spending a few days in Timaru. Mrs N. K. Cox (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs F. Stopford (Napier) has returned from the North Island and is the guest of Mrs Tripp (Orari Gorge). Miss Marion Hay arrived from L n £' land last week and is the guest of her sister, Mrs Paterson (Geraldine). . Airs C. W. F. Hamilton (" Irishman s Creek") has returned to the Mackenzie Countrv. Mrs G. W. Spencer (Auckland) is the guest of.Mrs R. B. Bell ("Arden," Waiiti road). . . .Mr and Mrs Stanley Kingston borne) are. the guests of Mr and Miss Kingston (Temuka). Mrs Tweedy and Miss Tweedy (Dun-, edin) spent the week-end with Mrs . Tweedy (Nile street). Miss Evelyn Pinckney ("Glenaray")j who was the guest of Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge), arrived yesterday to stay witn Mrs F. J. Rolleston (le Cren's-.terrace). Mrs F. S. Batchelor (Dunedin), who is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Harold Klworthy (Craigmore), will -return homs to-day. Mr and Mrs E. P. H. Burbury (Waiau), Miss E. Burbury (Hastings), and Mr H. Ilaugliton (Cuiverden) have left-the Grand Hotel for Central Otugo. Mrs L. J. Grant (Clandeboye) is spending a few days in Temuka as the guest of her father,- Mr J. Ash well. Miss M. Chalmers (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Andrew Guild, "Strathearn," Temuka. Miss Esme Scrimshaw, of the Temuka District Jligh School staff, has been appointed to Wairoa District High School, Hawkc's Bay. Miss P. Airay, who has been spending a holiday in North Canterbury, li:ia returned to Temuka. . Mrs Nash (Waiinate) is the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. R. Turnb'ull, Temuka. . _rs A. C. Fell (Blenheim") is liiu guest of her mother, Mrs A. Hayhursl, "Ashfield," Temuka. Mrs W. McCalluui (Temuka). who has been spending an extended holiday in Invereargill and Dunedin, is expected to'arrive homa this week. Nurse W. Mihaka, of the Grey River Hospital, is at present staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs W. Mihaka, Temuka. Mr and Airs F. Trent (Ohristclnircli) are the guests of "'Mrs- J. F. Hnyhinst, Milford road, Temuka.