WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20494, 12 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

•:•: The Lady Editor -will "be pleaacd ,to receive for publication g £i in the "Women's Corner" items of »ocial or personal news, g Such items should be fully a uthenti<£»..«.d, and engagement :?• notices must bear the signatures-of both parties. Correspond- £ S enee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, g: women. •$

Mrs J. 1' . Studholme (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to the North Island. Mrs Maitland Rich is spending a few weeks at Hanmer Springs. Miss Irene Horton (Blonheim) and Miss Sheila Macrae (England) are spending a few days in Christchurch. They intend leaving for the south on Monday. Miss Doris Bennett (Ashburton), who has been staying with Mrs H. Jewell, Palmerston North, has returned homo. ' ■ Miss Mary Hogg (Cashmere Hills), who is visiting Miss Tripp, Orari Gorge, is returning to Christchurch 011 AVednesday. Mrs Neill Rattray (Waimate) is I visiting her mother, Mrs George Helmore, Fendalton. Miss Mota Nixon (Fendalton) is visiting Miss V. Nichols, Oamaru. On Saturday next, March 19th. a garden party will be held in the afternoon and evening in St. Joseph s School grounds, at the corner of Vague's road and North road, Papanui. Besides many well-stocked stalls and entertaining side-shows, there will he a baby show. Proceeds will be m aid of St. Joseph's School funds. r. Lady members of the Prebbleton Tennis" Club entertained lady members of the Avonside Club recently. A friendly match was played, the advantage beiug gained by the local players. After the match, the visiting players and a number of spectators were entertained tea. The cabaret dance at the Country Club to-night promises to be a great success. Tommy Atkinson's orchestra will supply the music, including many new and popular tunes. The engagement is announced of Keith Dawson, younger son of Mrs and the Rev. S. Henderson. Rangiora, to fyvlvie. daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Francis Asliton-Wurne, Lower Hutt. The Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan) and Mrs Sullivan have expressed their intention of attending the Sunlight League's garden party, which will be held on Saturday, March 19th, ;it "Ilam." Mr Edgar Stead's home at Riccarton. "It is the first time for many years that wc have had a woman president," remarked Mr J. G. Poison last evening at tho aiinual meeting of the North Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute. In moving it vote of thanks retiring presiI dent, Mr Poison said that tho interest of ; members under Miss Finlayson's presidency had been the keenest for a long time. • Te Wai Pounamu- Maori' Girls' School will hold its aununl meeting and "pound day" this afternoon at 3 o'clock. • The Dean will preside. The special speakers will be the Bishop and the 5 Rev. J. T. McWilliam. Afternoon tea 1 will be provided by the Cashmere Hills 5 parish. Sister Kate will thankfully receive, between 10 a'.m. and 5 p.m., r gilts of groceries, produce, etc. Friends f of the school are asked to attend the s meeting. By the death of its founder and chaplain, the Rev. C. A. Fraer, the school fias sustained an irreparable loss. ' ' " ■ To celebrate St. Patrick's jfay a dilrteo. will be held in the Memorial " Hall, i Dsrfield,/: on Thursday evening, Marc§ T7th. I NON-BHRINK BABY AVOQL, i The new ,"Halcyou" Yarn, obtainable 1 in ten beautiful shades, is especially suitable for dainty garments requiting 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 14418, Wellington. —5 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Itusma"' (Regd.)j- Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence ffullen, C.M.D., 7. Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6 _____ i An excellent opportunity to obtain fur .apparel expressing individuality and charm is now offered. All stock is made . from the finest quality pelts and comprises beautiful fur coats and necklets of every variety at exceptionally low prices. McGibbon'g, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —2 One of the most powerful sterilising and disinfecting agents known to science is now available in "PURITO," which is nori-poisonous, and therefore . safe in use. It differs from the ordinary disinfectant in haying numerous household uses besides. Where health and cleanliness are desired, be sure to ask your Chemist <fr Storekeeper for "PURITO." the Safe Disinfectant. 16-oz. bottle 2s 6d. —3 . WASHABLE HAIR DYE. Komol hair dye—the production of hair tinting specialists and dermatolo-gists—-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 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Tlie committee of the Sydenham-Cashinere-Spreydon Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society arranged a successful tennis tournament, which was played at the Cashmere Courts to raise funds > for their subbranch. Although the weather was not pleasant, a large number was present.. The prise-winners were Mi? J.' VV. Woodhouse, Mrs Peppier, and Mr J. S. Inwood. { Those ipho^sent donations, although - unable to play, 'were Mrs'i'. A. Mac-' " Gibbon, Mrs A. F. Wright, Airs H. Kitson.' Mrs:F. Armstrong, Mrs L. A. Dougall, A. B. Pearson, Miss Macmillan, MisS R. Cracroft Wilson, and Mrs Freeman. . The plaj-cpaiwere Mrs George Aitken, Miss Bishop, Miss Booth, Mrs Baker, Mrs Barbour,'Miss Berry, Miss Alison Beadel, Mrs Charters, Mrs Ocoper, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Campbell, Miss Cotton. Miss; H)iddams. Mrs Duffield, Mrs F. Mrs Gatehouse, Miss L. Gates, Mr»tK. Gresson, Mts Trevor Hlawkes,* Mrs C. H. Holmes, Mrs J. C. Lord, Mrs G- Lucas, . Miss Lyons, Miss McKay, Mrs Morrii sjoiy/itMisii Mopre,', Mrs .Peppier, Mrs Pnreori.'ttmy"Miffs'd. Reese, { Miss L. Speight, Mrs Stacey, Miss 15. , Steero, Mrs .T, W. Wcodhouse, Miss y ! Witte, Mrs Waters, Mrs White, Miss j ! Yaegar, Mr J. S, Inwood, and Mr A. i ! B. Fraser. .

ALL NATIONS FAIR.

At the weekly meeting ot tlie Women's Executive Committee ui t' ie All Nations Fair. Mrs Cecil A\ ood presided over a good clteudance, mi eluding the Mayoress (Mrs D. G. Sullit van), Lady Ward, and Mesdames JW. Bean laud, J. is. Neville, ii. Wales, E. Pur lane. A. Morten, l'>. Dunbiei, ' F. Graham, S. J.' 1 Wilson, C. C. Davis, ; Hurreil, J. S. Holmes, A. J. Beiife,. O. T. J. Alpei's, Goo. A\ eston, I'-. Davies, W. Maehin, P. 11. Climie, G. D. Groen- > wood, H. A. Bishop, and the Misses 1 H. .Scott, L. Sanders, and M. Havo- ' Mrs Hurreil reported that residents s of the Marshland district had responded most generously to their «ippeal for produce, and amongst oliiei gifts a live goose had been presented by Mr llountree, and had oeen accepted with gratitude. Mrs Hurreil 1 appealed to all present to save pape) ' and string for her stall, and send same i to the Council Depot vnth gilts. A t gifts should be sent to the Depot at ' the Council Chambers, where Air J Hitchings would be responsible lot them, and send acknowledgements 1 1 required. In the suburbs the tollo\ - ing ladies would call for gilts an i" transport them to the depot ou ie- » quest: —Fendalton, Mrs O. 1. l Alpers, Jackson's road: Riccarton, M s S F Wilson, ."U Rotherham street, . Linwood, Mrs 15. Dunbicr, OUivier s 5 road; Avonside. Mrs C. C. l^ I®' 1 ®' - E-iver road; Menvale. Lady "Ward, Merivale lane; Papanui, Mrs 1r Graham. Heaton street; £pa\yn, - 1 'j G. J. Smith, "Rivei'law. AH were L on the telephone., and would call at r anv address in their own district. Mrs C. C. Davis reported that a , committe had been set up in Avonside and they had already organised a bridge party to take place on Match ' 18th, in the Linwood Bowling pavilion, ' which had been kindly lent lor the A drawing room meeting would he 1 held at Mrs H. IX Acland's house in ■ » Park terrace, on Monday, March -Ist, s when addresses on relief work and the ; Nations Fair would bo given l>y > Mr 0 eo. Harper and Miss Havelaar. ; Generous offers of help had been re- | ceived from the Women's Citizens As- : sociation, the Girl Guides Association, > Y.W.C.A., Staff of the M.E.D., N.Z. r Society foi- tlie Protection of Women i and Children. Victoria League, and the W C.T.TT. It was decided letters «l r thanks he sent to these organisations. Mrs John Montgomery had kindly agreed to take charge of the contrxbn- [ tions of butter' and eggs received from , the country, and see that they reached the many kindly helpers -who had offered to bake for the stalls. • As the cake stall had been arranged for each day, the Executive Committee decided to run a cooked food stall, and offers of help at the stall were received 1 from Mesdames E. J. Cordner and 1 Reeves. "" , , i Mrs H. Wales reported that the Ca-slimero committee had organised several functions to take placo within 1 the next lew weeks, and the pupils ol 1 the Binaian School were knitting for the stalls. An offer to knit garments was re- : ceived with gratitude from Miss McMahoii, Irwell, and Miss B. Nurse offered her services at the fair. ; 3frs Blackabywas elected to the Executive Committee. Gift teas had been arranged by the following ladies: Mrs W. Scott. Mrs 0. Crozier, Mrs Du Feu, Miss B. Travers, Mrs Morrow, and Mrs Geo. Buchanan, and Miss A. Scott. Donations had been received with .thanks from Mesdames C. J. Ronald- , son. H. S. Lawrence. Robt. Malcolm, L. Clark. George Gould, Denshire, Lindsay Russell, G. W. Macfarlane, Ken. Ballantyne, H. K. Allison, and Miss H. Gibson. . Contributions to the stalls had been promised by Mesdames H. D. Aelarul, 1?.. Ronaldson, Suckling (Tai Tapu), Wni. Macbeth, R. Allen, Keith. 11a' 1 - field, Jas. Morrison, H. D. Andrews, P. Hume, E. H. Andrews, Burrowes and Mrs H, Btissell. Mrs J. W. Beanland reported that a party was being organised at the Edgeware, Croquet Club towards the funds. . TE WAIPOUNAMU. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report of. Te Wnipounamu School for Maori Girls deplores the fact that, owing to the shortage of funds, the number of pupils had decreased considerably. A year or two ago it had been decided to enforce the payment of fees whenever possible; but there were many who could not pay who would like to send -their children to tho school, but the Council had no scholarships to offer and no endowment fufid from which to pay for these children. The pupils all belonged to the Girl Guides or Brownies, some attended the cookery classes at the Technical College, and the elder girls had joined the children's branch ot the Public Library. The report with expressions of gratitude to the members of Toe H, who had worked regularly every week in the grounds, to several branches of the Mothers' Union for gifts of groceries, jam, and clothing, to Mrs Lee, who had provided numer--1 ous indoor games, to Mx - s Hastings Bridge, Mrs Haines, and Miss Fair for sewing done, to Mrs Jury, who had almost kept the school m meat, and to Mrs 0. Niven Forest, who had held a small and very successful sale of work in the grounds. The balance-sheet showed a small credit balance on the year s working. To-iffy w ill be obsei-ved as Pound Day at the school, and the annual meeting will be held in the afternoon. 1 DANCE ARRANGED. At the shilling dance to be held this evening at the Ferry Road Hall, the attraction for the evening will include aj special Monte Carlo number, , a fox"tirot contest, a women's old-time waltzing competition, 20 prizes for lucky ticket competition, and streamer and balloon showers. L. Gnuniriitt's popular orchestra will be in attendance', an- I a dainty cabaret supper will be provided. TO THOSE OVER FORTY! 20,000 DOCTORS RECOMMEND ' THIS TONIC. " , .... : i Take WINCARNIS two or three : times a day arid you will feel, new vig- ; our stealing through your veins. You will sleep better and wake with renewed- energy. WINCARNIS,- is the i ideal tonic in a perfect form containing J the valuable vitamins of grapes, beef, ] and malt. 3 1

BRITISH SAILORS' GUILD.

TENNIS PARTY. -Mrs G. VT. C. Smithson, Mrs S. L. Partridge, Mrs S. R. Webb, and Mrs 1 Hugh E. Hamilton were responsible for ! the organising of a very successful tennis tournament, held yesterday afternoon, in aid of the funds of the British Sailors' Guild. The United Club had kindly lent its courts for the occasion, aud Miss Efiie Travels and Miss N. Reed undertook the management of the tournament and carried out every detail with care and expedition. The following members of the eomi mittee, with the four organisers, provided and dispensed tea: Mrs J. 11. Hall (.president), Mrs J. B. Beckett, Mrs 11. L. Bowl;er, Miss M. Cotterill, Mrs F. ■ W. W. Dawson, Miss Fryer, Mrs C. R. Iviver, Mrs 11. T. J. Thacker, Mrs W. F. Tait, Mrs J G. L. Vernon, Mrs D. E. "Wood, Mrs C. J. Treleaven, Mrs J. S. 'Thomson, Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs Heathcote Gray, Mrs John Grigg, Miss K Aitken, Mrs Arthur Thomson, Sliss 13. .Sander, and Mis.; Monica Cocks The players were Mesdame.s C. L. Ilardie, C. P. Agar. S. P. Godfrey, A, >S. Geddcs, G. H. Holford, Kenneth Gresson, W. Kcvington, Misses Vivyan Dawson. Betty Iviver, Mrs Stanley Binns, Misses 0. Kerr, Ilalmai Loughnan, Reese, Joyce and Ella Mac Gibbon, Melva Wake, Mrs E. Crawshaw, Mrs E. E. Good, Miss N. Jones, Miss Berggren, Mrs B. J. Kenny, Mrs H. Martin, Mi?z Ilolford, Miss E. Chamberlain, Miss Doris Webb, Mrs P. W. Miller, Mrs J. P. Stratton. Mrs L. Checkley, Mrs A. H. Tockcr, Mrs C. Peters; Mrs T. A. MacGibbon, Misses Alison Mac Gibbon, Elaine Perry, Jean Stevenson, Margaret Talbot, Joan Hart, Mrs Gordon Rich, Miss Florence Cannon, Miss Joy Wolf. Miss Margaret Cooper, Mrs Cecil Bonnington, Mrs Fred. Armstrong, Miss Shirley' Woolcr, Miss Dorothy Kernahai;, Mrs Norman Tingey, Miss E. Holmes, Miss M. Holmes, Mrs Mark SomerviJic, - Miss E. Tench, Mrs F. W. W. Dawsou, Mrs Wilfred Minson. Mrs Stcdman (Auckland), Mrs Hugh Hamilton, Miss Lilian Gates, Miss Gladys Cotton, Miss Neroli Smithson, Mrs Burrows, Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs F. Kgan, Mrs GorJoa Lucas, Mrs J. C. Lord, Mrs G. Bradford, Miss Kura Smith, Mrs Kibbl«white, Miss Stevens, Mrs Cook, Mrs Norrie, and Mrs S. 'Holland. The prize-winners were Mesdames Crawshaw, Wilson, Lucas, aud Somcrville. Those who, though unable to play, sent donations, were Miss N. Williams, Miss Monica Cocks, Misses May and Rita Hall, Mrs F. G. Bristed, Miss Ngarita Partridge, Mrs Stanley Jameson, Mrs H. C. Harlcy, Mrs J. I. Eoyds, Mrs Robinson, Mrs C. E. St. John, Mrs P. Kennedy, Mrs N. Dawson, Mrs Roy Mac Gibbon, Mrs Alex. Steeds, Mrs J. R. Burt, Mrs J. Barnett, Mrs W. H. E. Flint, Mrs S. Steele, Mrs Watson Dawson, Mrs E. J. Smith, Miss Eedpatli, and Mrs V. Peters. BRIDGE PARTY. At her home, "Minnehaha,'' Fcndalton. yesterday afternoon, Mrs David Crozier, with lier daughter-in-law, Mrs Clive Crozier as joint hostess, gave an enjoyable bridge party, by which the funds and stalls of All Nations Fair will benefit considerably. The music room, which was used for bridge, was decorated with roses and very large bowls of heleniuins. and the dining ioom, where tea was served, was gay with mauve and pink asters. The guests wore Slesdames A. It. Blank. C. E. Brooks, W. G. Brass, R. Sarjcant, A. Harris,- C. S. Gibbs, G. S. Cowper. J. Stailard, 11. E. West, D.- Cavaye, W. Gudgeon. J; M. Taylor. B. McCJatchie. A. L. Joyce, F. Williams, Misses G. Thompson, A. Thompson. E. Redpatb, M. Rcdpath, D. Pengellv, Honi Scott, A. Scotfc, and Mary Stailard. On behalf of Mrs Crozier. Miss Heni Scott thanked the guests for their generous gifts. - MORNING TEA. At her home, Bt. Mary's Vicarage, Merivale, yesterday morning, Ruth Haggitt gave a pleasant little party in honour of Miss Eleanor WestI Watson, who is lo be married this I month. Each of the guests brought for I Miss West-Watson a gift of coatI hangers or shoe-trees as a memento of I the gathering. Those present were Misses Eleanor nncl Alison West-Watson, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Miss Gertrude Miller, Mrs Guy Nicoll, Misses Florence Webb, Gendie Maling, Nancy Gard'ner, Kathleen Hoare, Nancy Salmoml, Valerie Teniicnt, Pruo Wynn-Williams, and Mary Slenzies. • SOCIAL HOUR. A pleasant "social hour" was spent at the Y.W.C.A., the hostess being Mrs Machin, president of the Board of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association. The gathering was arranged by the directors and the Advisory Board to provide an opportunity to express appreciate a of the work done by helpers m the recent street day appeal, which had resulted in a collection of £ooO for the Association's funds. ' Mrs Machin saic! the response on such a wet day had been magnificent, and a credit to the excellent organisa- > tion of Mr S. Jameson and his coi- ! leagues. < In appreciation of the efforts of Sir and Mrs Jameson, the Board asked Mrs Jameson to accept a gift of a < handsome handbag. i Acknowledging the compliment, Sir Jameson paid a tribute to Mrs Machin and the ladies associated with her •» the work tliey were doing for women and girls of' the Cifcv. and to those who had worked so cheerfully on the wet -Friday, winch had prove] so sue- ( ccssful. Sir Bretherton thanked the elderly neopie who had helped. Contributors to the programme were Sirs Voller, Miss Noel Cape-Williamson. Miss Edith Ford, and Miss Daisy Armstrong. As the result of a series of small_ndrertisements in the "Dundee Courier ' and "Evening Telegraph." Dundee, James Keiller. Ltd.. say that they have ad'led 340,000 more customer-, sold. 40,000 cakes of shortbread. 30 ( tonj of Dundee' Cake, and 8 tons of j sweets and chocolate, and their Christ- ( mas Club membership has risen from 2300 to 4000. This has been achieved _ in one month. ' Have you anvthing to sell—Do , vou j wish to buy? If so a small advertise- ■ ment in the classified section of The Press will be all you need. 12 words i Is, three insertions 2s 6d. — b 1

WOMEN'S UNEMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE.

The regular weekly meeting of the Women's Unemployment Committee was held in the City Council building yesterday afternoon, with the Mayoress, Mrs I>. G. Sullivan, presiding. Mr 3 A. I. Fraer, in submitting her report of the sewing circle, emphasised the need of increased accommodation for this section. Donations of clothing, etc., had come*in so very sparsely that she did not know what would have been done without the assistance of the girls in this department. The sewing section had given work to a [ number of unemployed girls, as well as lilling a very real need, she said. A detailed report was given of the articles made and repaired, and it was announced that another knitting machine had been secured. Old socks and cardigans were needed to make woollen rugs, and a sample of the rugs made by the section was shown. Other things needed urgently were calico, stockings, trouser buttons, especially the larger sizes, and coloured silk and cottons, old felt hats, and steel and bone crochet hooks. Shelves and a cupboard or ottoman were also needed for the temporary storing of goods. Invitations for a deputation to visit their meetings this month to tell of the committee's work were received from tlio Victoria League, the Mothers' Union, and the women's branch of the Citizens' Association. A letter was received from the Prime Minister in connexion with the question of unequal allocation of wages tax, stating that the Department was arranging for more careful consideration of tlJe matter. The cooking sec'/oji reported 272 meals served during the week, and 4221b of jam forwarded to the Central Depot. Gifts of fruit and vegetables were acknowledged from Sir Ileaton Rhodes, Mrs F. W. Bicknell, Mrs Polhill, Mrs Clarke, Miss Bishop, Miss Buddie, Mrs Kerr, Mrs Walton, and Mrs Robinson; a 1001b bag of flour from Fleming and Co., Ltd. (Riccarton), and sugar, etc., from "Anonymous," Mrs Matson, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Buchanan, and Mrs C. P. Kay. In order to give work to a greater number of girls, the following resolution was carried: That the cooking and sewing Centre sub-committees go into the question of rationing the work among the girls that are employed. The employment section reported 38 new registrations, four girls and women placed during the week, and a waiting list of 170. Miss H. K. Lovell-Smith, who gave the report in the absence of her sister, Miss M. B. Lovell-Smith, said that it had been a very discouraging week from the employment standpoint. Many of those registering at the present time were in desperate need. Domestics still formed the greater part of the registrations. Mr J. Roberts, who drew attention to the suggested Amendment Bill to the I. C. and A. Act, said that it was a matter that should concern all women's organisations. Mr R. A. Brooks said that if the amendment were made the Shops and Offices Act did not give adequate protection to women and girls, although it was true it did give protection to a certain extent, "If the future is to be judged by the past," said Mr Roberts, "it is obvious that if the protection is taken ' away there will be a reversal of the [ sweating conditions that existed forty [ years ago." Following further discussion, the folI lowing .resolution was carried: That this committee views with grave concern the amending Bill to the I. C. and A. Act now before the House, provision of which will take away the protection the Court of Arbitration has provided female workers for a considerable number of years, and urges tho Government, if it intends the amendments through, to afford those workers the protection of tho exemption clause offered by the employers at the National Industrial Conference in 1928. It was decided that copies of the resolution should be sciit to the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes and to the Hon. Adam Hamilton, Minister for Labour, and Mr 11. E. Holland, Leader of the Opposition, and to local members of Parliament, and members wero asked to report the matter io the various organisaiious which they represented. ' SOCIETY WEDDING. A TRADITION KEPT UP. (EXITED TRESS ASSOCIATION—BT ELXCTKIC TBLEaJUPK— COPYRIGHT.) LONDON. Starch 10: liven at, her wedding to-day the 1 Hon. Margaret, Hore-Ruthven practised her lifelong tradition of dressing exactly like her twin sister, for which reason it was always difficult to distinguish them: Margaret wore the wedding dress in which her sister, Alison, was married in 11)2.9. The guests included Sir James Barrie and Colonel Freyberg, V.C. TENNIS DANCE. The secoad of a series of successful dances heid by the Cathedral Tennis , Club took place in the Hibernian Hall, i which was decorated with streamers of . the club's colours. Music was supplied . bv Mitchell George's Orchestra. Sir llay Hicky was M.C. Among those ; present were Mr and Mrs D. G. Silvester, Mr and Sirs Arnold, Mr and t Mrs Mercer, Misses Lira Rickey, trine i Poole, Alice Fox, Vonnie Flood, < Thclma Poole, T. O'Connell, Jean Gil- i lespie, Marian Kirkpatrick, Eileen J Fox. Joy Harrison, Rita Grenfell, B. 1 Todd, Rita Bryson, Lilly Todd, Eileen i Hrunt, Ruth Brown, Myrtle Robinson, 1 Evelyn Shamy, Mary Borral, Eileen ( Carstairs, Molly Grimes, Dawn Fuller, < Shirley Towers, Freda Smythe, Nancy j Cook, Doris White, Clare Williams, ] F.i lee u Williams, and Aunie Lea then '' Messrs !£. Boland, J. Toohey, J. Mercer. J. Turner, S. Cordner, SI. O'Reilly, G. Blacks bv. I). Silvester W. Thompson, Joe O'Mallev, E. Kean«' Cullen, P. Power, J. AspelJ, A. Malcolm, P. Kelcher, J. Robson I MeKerizie. F. Escmilant, H. Gillespie' Tim O'Malley. P. Egden. J. Blackmore! |>. Martin. J. Flood, F. Penner. ,T. Commons. J. Arnold, and many others. -- . j MODERN ART. 1 e A PLEASING EXHIBITION. 1 Many interesting critics found plea- 1 sure in inspecting the water colour I paintings which were hung for exhibition at the Auction Gallery of u.. i G Livingstons and Co. yesterdav. > ( The catalogue contains a I'eniarkablv pood collection of- bright studies from t the brushes of well-known English and Continental artists. The colouring, size, and gilt framing 1 rre particularly suitable for ithe mod- 7 orn Now Zealand home. The auctioneer 1 1 J;1S instructions to sell without reserve. and the pictures will b© on ex- V hibition at 109 Hereford street until ( the time of the auction, Thursday, at 2 p.m. , —6 r

WEDDINGS.

VOICE-BIGGS. The wedding was celebrated recently at the Edgeware lload Wesley Church, of Hilda Gertrude, second daughter of Mr and Sirs Geo. Biggs, St. Albans, and Marshall lioy, only soil of Sfr and Mrs SI. T. Voice, of Tai Tapyi'*' The ltev. E. B. Chambers officiated, and Sir C. Claydon was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ankle-length ivory crepo dc chine lrock, made with fiting bodice and long sleeves. Her embroidered veil', which was held'in place with a circle of orange blossoms, fell in graceful folds to her feet, and she carried a shower bouquet of 'white flowers. Misses Dorothy "and Evelyn Biggs, sisters of tlic' bride, who attended as bridesmaids, wore ankle-length frocks of apple-green crepe de chine, and shell pink hats trimmed with pink and green flower.-:. Their bouquets were of pink carnations and roses. Miss Merle Voice, sister of the bridegroom, as flower girl, wore a pink ! crepe de chine frock and a. hat to tone. Her bouquet was of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Sir W. Eade as best man, and Sir J. Barker as groomsman. As she was leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver liorse-shoe, by her little niece, Valmai Biggs. At the reception held in the schoolroom adjoining the church, the guests were welcomed by the brkle's mother, who wore a frock of brown floral silk, a fox fur, and brown bangkok straw hat. Her bouquet was of autniun tinted flowers. The bridcgroom'% mother wore a navy blue silk frock and hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red flowers! For travelling, .the bride wore awine flecked ' tweed frock, a rtigger brown r.-ir-ccloth coat with upstanding collar and a small felt hat to match.^ OLD GIRLS' association! The second annual general meeting of tho Avonsido Girls' High School Old Girls' Association was held at tha school, when Sliss K. SI. Gresson presided over a good attendance. The report and balance-sheet showed a successful year. . • Officers and committee for 1932 were -dected as follows:—President. Miss K. St. Gresson (re-tlected); vice-presi-dents, Miss J McKee (rs-elected). and Miss St. Samuel; honorary secretary, ! Sliss Ada Dacre,' honorary treasurer' ! Miss Kathleen Browne; committee! -Misses Ohvcn Clark. Rac Marks! LancV Milne. Rema Morrow, Rvma Olliver. and Peggy Orr. entertainment committee, Sftsscs Kathleen Browno, Ada Dacre. Rae Marks, Rema Morrow' Brenda Newton. Peggie Orr, Elsie Smith, and Olive Scott