WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20495, 14 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

TE WAIPOUNAMU.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Te Waipounarau School Council was held in. j the school grounds, 290 Ferry road, on ; Saturday afternoon. The day was also observed as Pound Day, and many useful gifts of provisions were received. The Very Eev. Dean Julius presided, and the meeting was opened with prayer by the Kev. A. H. Norris. Tribute to the memory of the late chairman and chaplain, the Kev. 0, A. Fraer, was paid by a party of Maoris, who had come from Tuahiwi to show their love and respect, and in order to honour his memory expressed their willingness to assist in the work of the school. Mrs Hariata Niho Nilio, on behalf of the old girls of the school, expressed gratitude for the great, work done for the Maori people by Mr Fraer. "Mr Fraer's work hero was a work of love," said Dean Julius. "He had the Maori people in his heart, and his interest for the school was manifested in the prayers and attention he gave. He was never daunted by difficulties, and I believe, had he been left to do the work unaided and alone, he would have carried it on." "The memory of Mr Fraer's life will stir others to new energy, new faith, new hope, and new joy," said Bishop West-Watson, who suggested that the best tribute that could be paid to Mr Fraer's memory would'be the founding of a scholarship in his name. He pointed out that the sum of £SOO would go far towards educating some Maori girl whose parents were unable to pay for her tuition. As an alternative, he suggested the appointment of either a committee or representative in every pa to make known the good work being done at the Te Waipounamu School. "We have few Maoris in the South Island," continued the Bishop, "but every Maori must be the best Maori, so that we pakehas may'realise the glory of the Maori race and we, in pur turn, must not see their faults but must find their virtues." The Kev. J. T. McWilliam hoped that more interest would be taken in the welfare of the school. In connexion with the appointment of a new chaplain it was decided to refer the matter to the Council with power to act, subject to the approval of the Bishop. ' , On behalf of the Maori people, Te A. Pitama explained that the Maoris had reached that stage where they must learn to help themselves. The annual report as already published in The Pbesi was read and adopted, and the balance-sheet showed a credit balance t>£ £1 15s lid. The treasurer, Mr L. E. Haines, said there had been , a debit balance at tho beginning of the year. A resolution of sympathy was passed to Mrs Fraer, who was made an honorary member of the Council. Ladies re-appointed to the committee were Mesdames L. E. Haines, H. J. Marriner, C. Niven Forest, and Miss Farr. These, with Dean Julius, Messrs E. A. Olivers, W. Witte, L. E. Haines (treasurer), and the Kev. A. H. Norris (secretary), will form the Council for 1932. The principal, Sister Kate, was thanked for her work during the year, and a vote of thanks was also passed to Mother Dora. Afternoon tea was served by ladies of the Cashmere parish., SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED. ♦ —— MADAME OTTLEE'S PUPILS. Scholarships and prizes in connexion with the competitions held by pupils of Madame Josephine Ottlee, in the Radiant Hall on Saturday, were awarded at the evening session as follows: Scholarship tinder 21: , Miss C. Cooper 1, Miss Myra Sutton 2, Mr Denys Cow 3, Miss Edna Mills 4, and Misa Molly Hatherley highly oommended. Scholarship over 21: Miss Kathleen Bond 1, Mrs W. Watkins 2. Miss V. Clare 3, and Mr Douglas Suckling 4; recalls, Mrs R. Voller and Mrs Sluis; highly commended, Mr K. Suckling, Miss S; Angus, Mrs T, Willcox, Miss Delcia Philpott, Miss Adele WellardKing. Playing for self: sfiss Sylvia Angus 1, Mrs B. Sluis 2, and Miss MoTlie Hatherley 3. Combined efforts: Miss C. Cooper and Mr Gordon Anderson 1, Mrs B. Sluis and Mr Stanley Morgan 2, Miss V. Clare and Miss Dorothy Feaver 3, Mr Denys Cow and Mr Gordon Anderson 4; recalls, Miss Myra Sutton and Mr Stanley Morgan, Mr Douglas Suckj ling and Miss Mollis Suckling; highly commended,' Miss Molly Hatherley and Mr Gordon Anderson, Miss Adele and Miss Olga Wellard-King. Mr G. V. Greer and Dr. F. C. A Court, Mrs Whitlock and Miss Olga Wellard-King, Miss Sylvia Angus iand Miss Dorothy Feaver. The special trophy awarded by the judge,' Mr Gordon Bryan, for the best rendition of some of iris own compositions will be awarded at a ooncert to be given in the Radiant Hall to-night. The official accompanist was Miss Lillian Harper, A.R.C.M. Mrs Westby Sheppard acted as secretary, and Mr Denys Cow was stage manager. The proceeds of the competitions on Saturday will be given to the Central Relief Depot.

Mr and xMrs J. X. Greenland ('Feudal ton) have returned from a holiday spent in North Canterbury and Marlborough. Mrs N. Patrick (Auckland) and Miss Margaret Tennant (England), who are the guests of Mrs Peter Wood, i apanui road, are leaving to-day for a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier Mr and Mrs D. O'Neill (Lichfield street) have returned after a tour oi Auckland and Taranaki districts. Miss Yonnio Wilson (Shirley) lias been advised that she has completed her Licentiate Diploma ofr Jnmt> College, London, with honours. Mr and Mrs A. Bulloch-Webster, ui Pebble Beach, California, who are making a tour of New Zealand, are at the Termm.us Hotel, Picton, during their sojourn in the Sounds District. Mr and Mrs F. It. Beech, of County Kerry, Ireland, who have been guests at the Terminus Hotel, Picton have left on a tour of the South Island prior to their return home. Miss Olive Lyon (England), who has been staying with Mrs F. Brittan, Avonside, is now the guest of Mrs Maurice Harper, Wait-awa, South Canterbury. Mrs H. B. Famall (Invercargill) is spending three weeks' holiday in Christclmrch and Geraldine. The lie v. O. S. Pearn and Mrs Pearn have returned to their homo ln Invercargill, after spending a tew weeks in Christ church. Miss G. Larcombe (Broadfiekl) has returned from a visit to friends in Linwood. Christchurch. Mrs R. L. Bennett and Miss Patricia Bennett are the guests of Mrs W. T. Wallace, Broadfield. "SPEEDWELL" FOR CARDIGANS. "Speedwell" is a smart new wool giving good tweed marl eff\3ts especially suitable for sports -wear. Booklet No. 244—Ladies' Pullovers —;U. Booklet No. 240—Men's Pullovcil— sd. Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441E, Wellington. Sample fringes free on request. e Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Ilegd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £o 12s 6d. Florenoe Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtena.v place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. -C Fur Wear —every feature of renovation and repair work is handled by experts and executed at lowest prices. We can now offer a fine range of the season's latest pelts, designed, in both coats and necklets, to suit every requirement. McGibbon, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. —3 CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB. "HIAWATHA." The Canterbury Women's Club has begun the new year well, for, on Saturday night, when the first scheduled entertainment for 1932 was held, a programme of an unusually high standard was presented before a "very large attendance of members. Mr W. H. Dixon was responsible tor the arrangement of the programme and he was assisted by Mr Noel Newsou (accompanist), and Mrs Ann Harper, Miss Hilda Hutt, Miss Nellie BiHcliff Afiss Mavis Greer, Miss Dorothy Cooper, Messrs Dixop, Ernest Rogers, T. Williams, and John Thompson. Before the singing of excerpts from "Hiawatha," Mr Dixon gave a brief outline of the life and works of Longfellow, the Puritan poet, of whose many popular works, "Hiawatha considered the best. 1 Mr Dixon said i was doubtful if any poet had the distinction of having had so many of his works set to music as had Longfellow, and he attributed much of his Popularity to the facts that his great faith in his religion was shown m all ms works, and that Ins simplicity ot language, easy rhythm and vivid descriptions, made his poems interest! g and attractive to people m all a 1 m life. Longfellow s poems ho said very well known amongst young people in England, and it was remarkable that two great English composers —Edward Elgar and Coleridge faylor -should have chosen two of' LonghJlow's works, "King Olaf and Hia watha" to set to music. Mr Dixon and his company then sane "The. Death of Minnehaha from "Hiawatha-," followed by from "U'Trovatore, a solo from La Tosca" and a chorus, Angel® That Around Us Hover," fr 7\,J la "Snt programme! o^; T R. T. Tosswill ex- ■■ mmtar.-to.the club. X/Sw Mrl will be held at the club after Easter. SELLING BREAKFAST FOODS In a recent interview, the Kellogg Company, the leading manufacturers of breakfast foods, gave the following explanation of their success: Our sales record over a long period of years has demonstrated clearly the . v ?*° e ° tensive newspaper advertising to de veloß large volume in local temtoncs. We have found that our salesmen, jobbers and dealers react very favourably to this plan of advertising. The result of the intensive use of newspapers as i compared with other advertising proI grammes has justified us in constantly broadening this plan until we arc now using -well over a thousand newspapers in every section of the country. The adoption of this policy by this company is based on just.one reason—it pay*- •___ m STYX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. On Thursday a party of ladies from the Styx Presbyterian Churcli went to Sumner to visit Mr and Mrs Shaw, who have recently taken up residence at Clifton. They were welcomed by the host and hostess. After lunch, a book was presented to Mrs Shaw by Mrs R. M. Donaldson, as a small memento of affection and esteem from the ladies of -the Styx congregation, Mrs Shaw having been president of the P.W.M.U. and Ladies' Guild for a number of years. Mrs McGarry, also an old member of Styx congregation, was visited later. Those present were Mr and Mrs Shaw, Mesdames Thomson, McGarry, Donaldson, Freeman, Duke, Daniel, Dixon, Barnes, Cudwortli, Naismith, Sandford, Wood, and Master Stanley Barnes.

It is obviously impossible to judge the inside of a nut without breaking the Bhell. The Sanitarium Shop therefore protects its customers by offering them only the .finest nuts it is possible •to procure, and covering them with a complete guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Shelled nuts are, of course, different —these are specially selected and carefully inspected and conform to the highest standards, in addition to all the usual varieties ot nuts, the following are to be had ready shelled: Jordan Almonds, Barcelonas, Brazils packed in sealed airtight tins, and Indian Cashews, a comparatively unknown nut with a unique flavour. Fov'the finest quality nuts go to the Sanitarium Shop, 708 Colombo street, Christchurch. —4

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GOLF AT SHIRLEY. On Saturday nfteinoon. at the Shirley links, tho Christcliurcli Golf Club marked tlie opening cf the 1932 season with a mixed four ball competition for I tho A. E. G. Rhodes Bowl. The weather was pleasant, and there was a largo entry for this popular match. The players and their friends were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr Norton Francis, president of the club, and Sir Cyril Ward, captain. After all cards were handed in, '.Sir Cyril Ward congratulated the winners, Mrs Kissling and Mr R. A. Wilson' whose score was six up, and Lady Ward presented tho cup. Amongst those present were Mr Norton Francis, iS?r Cyril and Lady Ward, Lady Wigram, Mrs E." S. Vernon, Mr and Mrs M. H. Godby, Miss •J. Wilkin, Mrs R. Symes, Mr and Mrs R. T. Tosswill, Mrs A. McKillop, Mr and Mrs Peter Wood, Mr and Mrs Hallows Wood, Mr and Mrs Keppel Archer, Mr and Mrs W. H. Cowper, Miss Tennant (England), Mrs N. Patrick (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Mr and Mrs F. W. Freeman, Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare and Miss Nor&h Hoare, Dr. and Mrs Morkane, Miss Claire Morkane, Mrs E. C. Frater. Mrs J. F. Green, Mi' and Mrs Cyril Stringer, Dr. and Mrs Stanley Foster, Dr. and Mrs J. F. Duncan, Mr and Mrs G. Weston, Mr and Mrs J. E. Donald, Mr and Mrs A. B. Jones, Mr and Mrs J. S. Middleton, Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote, Mr and Mrs F. G. Bristed, Mrs R. Francis, Mrs S. .T. Sampson, Mis A. E. Barker, Mrs Kissling, Mr and Mrs* L. B. Scott, Mr and Mrs C. Bonnington, Captain and Mrs K. J. Walker, Mrs E. H. Clark, Mrs F. A'C'ourt, Mrs W. Nieholls, Misses Elsie Macfarlane, M. Newton. R. Cracroft Wilson, Betty Cottcrill, Nonie Enright, Ruth Macfarlane, Isabel Turrell, Edna WhiteParsons, Betty Iviver, Mina Ward, Janet Stevenson, Valmai Fleming, Archey, Peggy Norton, U. Cameron Smith, Halmai Loughnan, Nancy McDougall, Mr R. E. MoDougail, Mr Walter Clifford. Dr. John Stevenson, Messrs A. H. Glasgow, F. Pender, A. L. Macfarlane, H. W. Macfarlane, W. B. Purchas, W. T. D. Harman, W. P. Anderson, L. Campbell, R. A. Wilson, H. S. Williams, L. J. Taylor, W. P. Wood, C. J. Ward. G. A. K. Williams, G. P. Parkinson, 11. J. Barlow, H. R. Bussell, J. 11. W. Sheppard, C. A. Seymour, G. W. Harerfield, R. G. Arnould, G. Aitkcn, G. Wood, G. N. •Francis, and L. Scliolfield, and Dr. P. C. Allison. PARTY AT RANNERDALE. Nearly £IOO was raised at the garden party, organised by. the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' Association, and held on Saturday afternoon, in tlie grounds at Runnerdale Home, and tins sun) will be added to tho Association's Benevolent Fund« for the relief of distress. Tlie grounds were gaily decorated with bunting, and the matron, staff, and , soldier-patients at Rannerdale entered into tlie spirit of tho party, and co-operated whole-heartedly with the executive committee. Sir Heaton Rhodes, who opened the fete, spoke appreciatively of the work that wa3 being done by the Women's Auxiliary, and of the help given by the Women War Workers' Association. Tue money raised at the garden party would ynable the Association to continue its work for disabled and distressed soldiers, and their dependents. Approximately £IOOO had been spent during tho financial year in direct relief of distress, and £3OOO in providing employment for returned men. As long as returned soldiers were m need, it was essential that the R.S.A. should be maintained at a high level Sir Heaton concluded by wishing the stall-holders the success they deserved. The well-stocked and attractive looking stalls were arranged on the lawns; Mrs E. J. CIK-nnells gave an exhibition of spinning and weaving indoors: Mesdames Seigert and Harris were kept busy reading characters, and Mr Wing gave a demonstration of ventriloquism. The stalls and the stall-holders were as follows: — Produce: Women War "Workers. Cakes: Mesdames H. A. Bishop, JS. Kelly. A. Chapman. C. J. Treleaven, E. Smith, R. 11. Roberts, and Miss Bowker. _ „ , Flowers: Mesdames \\. H. Meddings. L. M. Wilson. E. W. Pidgeon, and' Miss Eileen Wilson. Afternoon tea: Mesdames H. T. «'• Thacker, L. J. Lewis, A. J. Benzie, W. E. Wright, W. J Brown. J. CHolmes, Misses Spears (2), and E. Rose and helpers. Sweets: Mr G. Dabourn. Mrs A. Templer, Misses Cuthbert (2), E. Pender, McOwen, E. Bartlctt, Inman, and helpers. • ~ . Ice Cream: Mesdames M. Morten, C. K, Patrick, L. Salt, and Miss Mary Morten. • .... Elevenpence half-penny: Mrs Alister Deans and helpers _ Bran Tub: Miss H. Bretherton and Miss L. Best. Side Shows: Mr Throp. _ During the afternoon selections were played by Derry's Band, and by the Returned Soldiers' Association's orchestra, both of which gave their services free of charge. - The Rev. F. T. Read, president o r the R S.A.. thanked the Women s Auxiliary for organising the garden party Sir Heaton Rhodes for performing the opening ceremony, and all who had helped to make-it a success. WOMEN'S DIVISION. HORORATA BRANCH. At a meeting of the Hororata Branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, held at the Vicarage, those present were:—Mrs T. E. Pearson (in the chair) • Mesdames F. Barrett, Murray, M. Thorne, Tuer, Bruce, J. Clucas, K Clucas, B. Clucas, Hight, J. Hall, Jekyll, Ingram, A. Barrett-Jones, Thwaites, Adams, L. Derrett, Misses Roberts, Nel-son-and Hall. A report of the Dominion Executive meeting, held recently in Auckland, and an address of the Dominion president were read. The suggested amalgamation of the Women's Institute with the Women's Division was discussed, and the secretary was instructed to obtain more information on tho aims, and objects of the Women's Institute, and to invite tho president and members of the local branch to the next meeting, to speak on the subject. It was decided that the branch should assist with the installation of electric light in the parish room. An article dealing with laminated wool "was read, and it was reported that the wool was likely to be a keen competitor with kapok and horsehair. It was decided to write for samples. A Home Science paper on the making of loose covers and lampshades was also read, after which tea -was served.

TENNIS PARTY. Miis Alice Soott was hostess at a very enjoyable tennis party held on Saturday in the picturesque grounds at "Minnehaha,'' the Fendalton homo ot Mr and Mrs David Crozier, who had kindly lent them for the occasion. The proceeds of the party will be given to the committee of the All Nations Fair. Besides playing in the tennis tournament the guests took part in a putting competition and in games of quoits, while many enjoyed boating on the stream, past the beautiful gardens on the banks of the Wairarapa stream. Tea was served on the lawn near the water's ed^e. Those present were Mrs S. C. P. NicholLs, Mrs W. J. Scott, Mrs Clive Crozier. Mrs J. Campbell, Mrs 11. Sarjeant, Mrs B. D. McClatchie, Misses fleni Scott, Sylvia Smith, Maisie Grieg, Viyianne, Joyce, and Jeanettc Thomas, Neroli McCJatchie, Jean Ashworth, Edna Gill, Anita Bridge, Margaret Lawrence, Rua Denby, Leah Johnson, Kay Myers, Joyce Sarjeant, and Mary Stallard. Misses Leah Johnson and Ray Myers were the wihners of the tennis tournament, Mrs McClatohie won the putting competition, and Miss Leah Johnson (he quoits. STUDIO DANCE. At her studio in Victoria street on Saturday night Miss Mary Menzies gave a delightful dance to mark the opening cf the 1932 dancing season. Pink antirrhinums and blue Michaelmas daisies formed the effective decorations on the stage and in the supper room Miss Menzies wore a black satin frock brightened with a ooral pink sash and spray of pink flowers from the shoulder to the waist at the bacK. Miss Egidin Menzies wore a laurel green satin frock with touches of scarlet. The guests were Mr and Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mr and Mrs E. J. Pumphrey, Mr and Mrs R. W. Morrow, Mr and Mrs C. Packer-Doust, Dr. and Mrs H. L. Widdowson, Misses Jean Menzies, Rosemary Harley, Nancy Alloway, Joan Maling, Joy Nicholls, Elisabeth Tipping, Patricia Powrie, Margaret Williams, Mary Alexander, Gretclien Sargent, Molly Templeman Joy Rawnsley, Margaret Clark, Genuie Maling, Marjorie Moon, Phyllis Francis, Sheila Pemberton, Kathleen Iloaro. Nancy Gard'ner, Sally Newton, Elizabeth Morris, Halmai Loughnan, Betty Clements, Dorothy Walton (Timnru), Nona Hampton, Joan Fraser, Sybil Rutherford, Jessie Elliott, Anne Cooper. Patty Courage, Dr. Turner Jennings; Messrs Denis Herrick, Guy Barnett, Geoffrey Veiv non, Geoffrey Edwards, Geoffrey Fairhurst, J. D. Lawence. Rex Morrow, ED. B. Banks. E. Macandrew. E. \v. Reeves, J. Williams, Basil Smyth. Donald Robison, Erie Wight, Richard David, Herbert Richardson, Peter Recce, George Milne,' Ross Wood, R. J. S. Bean, Lesley le Cren, Tyndall Harman, Paul Pasooc, Hugh Thompson. J. G. Ward, C. J. Ward, Melville Dearsloy, Denis Anderson, Jnck Wade. John Courage, S. Coop, and Revno'ds. MORNING TEA. Mrs C. G. Wilkin, Fendalton, was hostess on Saturday morning at a very pleasant little party, given at Ballantynes, in honour of Mrs Alfred C. Sandston. who is leaving early next month for a visit to England. Mrs Wilkin's guests were Mrs A. C. Sandston, Mrs F. Webb, Mrs H. R. Bussell. Mrs L. V. Comerford, Mrs L. 11. Miranu:, Mrs Langford Symes, Mrs William Anderson, Miss N. Guthrie, and Miss Philpolts SANATORIUM SERVICE SOCIETY. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the committee of the Sanatorium Service Society was held at the residence of Mrs A. E. Cooper, 117 Hackt.horne road. Mr P. H. Harris was in the chair and other members present were Mesdames J. H. Kidd, H. V. Winchester, C. J. Treleaven, F. W. J. May, W. D. Johnston, A. E. Cooper, R. S. Allen, Misses M. O. Stoddart, Taylor, and Farr, Dr. James Kennedy, the Revs. A. H). Norris and James Lymburn, and Messrs F. W. Bicknell and R. A. Young. Mr Harris reported that owing to the resignation of the former secretary a new appointment was necessary. It was decided that Mr R. A. Young be appointed to the position. • Contributions were received from Mrs W. D. Johnston, Mrs J. H. Kidd, Miss White, Miss Farr ; Mrs Hall, Dr. James Kennedy, and in addition an anonymous gift of £2 from "Cashmere Hills." With these contiibutions the Society shows a credit balance of £SO. Mr Norris reported that several patients about to be discharged from the Sanatorium were destitute. He considered that a sum of money should be set apart to pay the-house-rent or these patients. A sub-committee consisting of Mr Harris, Mr Norris, and Mr Young was set up to deal with the matter. It was decided • to form a women's sub-committee to interview and assist wives where husbands were patients in the Sanatorium. Mrs Treleaven' reported that there was considerable* distress in many such hpmes. . A subcommittee consisting of Mrs Treleaven and Miss Farr was set up, with power to add other members if necessary. After-care. An After-Care Committee consisting of the men members of the committee was set up to interview Dr.* Macintyre to find out how the needs of discharged patients could best be met. A letter was received from Matron Trumble requesting several suits of pvjamas for destitute men patients. The matter was left with Mrs Johnston, who promised to make lialf-a-doze'n suits imemdiately,. and to arrange with Matron Trumble for more if necessary.

WEDDINGS. CLAXTON— MAXTED. A wedding of interest in-the North and South Islands, was celebrated recently at First Presbyterian Church.. Invercargill, when Melba, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Maxted, Compton road, Invercargill, was married to William Alfred, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. i\ Claxton, Richmond. The Rev. A. G. Mackintosh Carter performed the ceremony, and Miss Nesta Hay was the organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length irock of embroidered ivory georgette, with long sleeves, pointed over the hands. Her veil, which was lent by a cousin, was worn mob cap style, and held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli and maidenhair fern The bridesmaids, Miss Hilda Claxton, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Gladys Bamford, wore fully-flared frocks of lemon and blue floral georgette, and coatees to match. Their felt hats, which toned with their frocks, were wide brimmed, and caught in the front with pearl ornaments. They carried sheaves of salmon coloured gladioli. Mr C. E. Maxted, brother of the bride, was best man, and Mr A. J. Senior, cousin of fne bride, acted as groomsman. At the reception held in the Rosewood Lounge, Mrs Maxted received the guests, wearing a frock of black satin marocain trimmed with white, and black bowler hat. The -bridegroom's mother wore a brown floral frock of Chuka crepe, and hat of Bangkok straw to tone. For travelling, the bride wore a frock pf blue satin marocain, and blue facecloth coat trimmed with opossum fur. and blue felt bowler hat. Mr and Mrs Claxton will make their home in Christchurch. .

SMITH—BBUEBE. The wedding took place at St. John the Baptist Church, Eangiora, recently, of Aileen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. A. Bruere, Ashley street, Eangiora, and Leslie Beidrich James, elder son of Mr and Mrs L. S. Smith, Edward street, Eangiora. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. J. F. Feron, of St. Matthew's, St. Albans, assisted by the Eev. A. C. Purchas, of St. John's, Eangiora. The wedding was fully choral, the organist being Mr Pullar. The church was decorated jby girl friends of the bride. ! The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory satan, the train of white satin and lace falling from the headed girdle at the waist, while the bodice was trimmed with white georgette and lace. Her veil was held in place by a Tacc cap trimmed with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white hothouse flowers.

Miss Nancy Horrell, of Ashburton, the chief bridesmaid, wore a model frock of green satin, with long, tight, sleeveless bodice and ankle-length circular Blurt. Two small frills were placed at the low hip-line,/arid the belt was finished with two diamond buckles. Her hat of felt and her shoes toned with her frock, and she carried a bouquet of apricot fldwers. The two small bridesmaids, Dorothy Smith, sister of the bridegroom, and Marjorie Shilton, wore Early Victorian frocks of deep apricot satin, with tight bodices • and skirts frilled from the waist to their; ankles, and small puffed sleeves. They wore apricot felt hats to match and carried Early Victorian posies. Mr Stanley Smith attended his brother as best man.

REUNION DANCBg^Mj The eiglath annual shipmates of the clipper shipmates' descendants, yMHHHH friends; was held in the on Saturday night. . Musical items, petitions were included gramme, and long trips across were. The diiiice music was and Mrs E. Inns and Mr The Monte Carlo was watt ■ relgHflM Eileen Siuythe and Mr K. @ranHH Mr Charles Timms and among others presentH. Timms (president) and-ita|wHHM Mr R. B. ualley. (vice-pre««i|UHH Mrs Dalley, Mr M. W. retary) and Mrs' WoodSetd Woodfield sen., -Miss G. Mesdames M. Noonan, Ji.; ridge, L. .Ward, J, 0. Prattley, Painting,' E. E. Dick, A. Newman, J. Hammond, G. Wright, A. Austin, J. Dunlop. R. BIMgWMM Hopwood, A. M. KingsbatyiPMM Roagers, W. Eaton. L. V. W&w|||aM Timms, S. G. Cook, E. Hancox, C. Newman, O. BegWraM Askew, M. Prettejohns, H. McGregor, .JR. Burn, Prattley, B. Hogarth, E. PHWEffISM A. J. Wilson, G. Allington, v'iHM L. <5. Seaward, F. W. H Timms, A. Bennett, ' A. D. Fabiau. Dee, E. Ivavanagh, and H*-# Misses June Hammond, "WjfflH Daphne Bishop, M. and W. TuOWPffijii Inns, M. Vass, Noeline Eatogj j Cook, Edna and Mabel Doris Timms, Joan Park, B. bury, Joyce and Raynor NeW«tt#Bi3g|l sie Campbell, Edith Bailey, 6 f . D. Paul, P. Askew, V. Aw*i|||m Thompson, D. Newman, Eileen Taylor, Olive Koscoe, T. Wright, C. Alexander, A. Allington, J. Singleton, *«• ton. V. Wilson, R. Wilson, Jfc J3£|jgl Allington, M. McLecd ( Sloane, G. Britt, Tui May. Marion Harrisop, M. and • W. J*gJ® agh, W. Dalley, D. and N. Johns, J. Kavanagh, K. wl®!!® L. Alexander, K. Stephens, Thelma Anning, A. StepheM, Smyth, Jean Philip, M. Wilson, and C. Green.' WINTER ■ GARDEN CAg f^W There was a good u ttendanc»(j|ljf Winter Garden on Saturday when the weekly dance Visitors were present from tpfeafSu Island and Australia and all the pleasures of tho dance, to some of the latest items -iJgffSflij by the orchestra. The deoorraflMflj usual, were very tastefully

The reception was held in the N. A. and P. Hall. Mrs Bruere received the guests wearing & black marocain frock trimmed with gold and tomato georgette, and a black hat with a long drooping, black feather to tone with her frock. She carried a bouquet of scarlet hothouse flowers. Mrs Smith wore a frock of navy crepe de chine trimmed with apricot georgette and straw hat trimmed with an 08prey. She carried a bouquet of apricot flowers. When Mr arid Mrs Smith left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a deep beige marocain frock, a grenadier coat of wine and white flecked velour with black caracul collar, and a close-fitting wine-coloured hat.

"VARIETY" SOCIAL. A "variety" social was given by members of the Wesley Guild and members and friends of the Broadfield Methodist Church, ■in the Broadfield Schoolroom, to honour Miss Winnie Early, whoso marriage will take place shortly. The guest of honour received many useful gifts. • mes ana competitions were enJoyed, and a short play was oresented by Mrs J. Southern, Misses 'J. southern and I. Henry. Other contributors to tho programme were Miss J. Southern (pianoforte solos), Miss G. Larcombe (songs), and Mr Ray Early (recitation). The accompanist was Miss E. Larcombe, and Miss J. Southern was the winner of the competition. • , Amongst those present were Mesdames J., Southern. R. Earlv, \V. Boyle, Jr Painter.-It. Wheeler, A. Dyer, H. Buteher. E. Guilford, Misses W. Early, M. Wallace, E. Larcombe. A. Smith. I. Henrv (Geraldine), J. Southern, D. Guilford, L. Smith G. Larcombe, N. Butcher. M. Butcher M. Guilford, D._ Wilson. E. Bpyle, Gladys Guilford, Joyce Early, and Dorothy Painter, the Rev. J. Southern Messrs R. Early, F. Lnrcombe, M. Butcher, D Butcher, L. Chambers, G. Smith, R. Wheeler,. F. Tutton, D. Guilford, G. Wallace, and Leslie Wheeler.

fOHBN'S INSTITUTES. SCARGILI. UK AN CH. annual uiueliug of the fjcaryill s- *»s "iMtitufo was (.resided over • Jin T. l>- MocDonalil. tlj e J Bst ' ,u,( - v " ls formed jj T in August las!, tbe treasurer's -jwsresheet «I»uwt'«l a \ cry satisfae'>a]ai!ce of over lit fcllotri"? oflicers and cuiuimnit- „«« tinted for the coming year: riiri^ 1 *"'' rs aelJunald (re--115)' vice-president, .Mrs \Y. D. secretary. Mrs W. Fleming frejgjri); awistant secretary, Mrs <!. A. 'treasurer, Mrs W. Elliot; 10111- . Mr* W* J-«'aclt, .Mrs L. 11. jygiiuu Mrs If. M. Gibb and Miss O. Mr» A. Fairbairn was appointed jfce'a eliarge of the sales table, Mrs i % bu>tt iu charge of the eonipeti"jm, tin B. S. Johnson pattern box, j-i j/n H. Sbadraeli librarian. Xn T. 1). MaeDonald and Airs A. were appointed delegates to tit Sorth Canterbury Federation meetj*a April Mrs Mac-Donald thanked ,8 *Ju» had assisted during the past mr ( aiij » vote of thanks to the presijjgj km carried. During the afternoon jjl toolleu articles made by members age exhibited. The hostesses were ggjines H. Shadrach, G. Tomlinson, I.Gibb, and W. Murcli. Hostesses-for jjj aezt meeting will bo Mesdames C. XtffltHltnd, T. D. MaeDonald, W. Dueknn«, and W. Elliot. LITTLE RIVEK BRANCH. » flsert was a large attendance ol Kaberi at the aunual general nieetmsi tie Little Iliver Branch ol 1 lie fMMO*i Institute. held in tlie lira**Twjut* members were elected, and <Mfottoiriag officers lor the year were President, Mrs Pitt; vicefaMat, Mrs H. Harsh; secretary, fm V, Stott; treasurer, Mrs 14. fcrtfevaite; committee, Mesdanies Qnitdk. Trail, McGowan. P. Birdling, I. Bwsaa, Misses B. Line and E. Aria: hfirteties, .Mrs H. Lewthwaite, JkCwrea, and lfu>s Liue. lb mil call was "My Earliest Jtedkettea," aiid the competition for best pot of jelly was won by Miss ; f» Sfatt. with Mrs Cradock 2." , A weting ra« later held at the tame ef Mi* H. Xewthwaite for tlie . panose of arranging a programme of iwfc for t&e {tar - Ai„tl« April meeting, the uses ot *«d *9] ke discussed, and a denionb MKton wiS be given. a'i ( 11 I '!*!',' l1 11 ii i I the est. Aiiomea's Instisday, ' March residing over fcion of office- ; secretary, , Mrs i*. Elirdcn. From ie following auiittee: Mrs liegg. Mrs J. Miss B. Gray, a vote of apnding service secrethe outgoing inpr- carried by wed that the iccossful j ear, most doubled, 1 to be an a i accent being e readers, amnio of uny. Miss Helen intaine, Miss i, and Miss l. the v ar jo u ® ig a vote of sa id that tne isical treat, ved the st^year's^coinio Mrs Coqkj s tlie lest sis Institute was tendance. Mrs on tho worU branch, was; srship . since considerablyred - a >^erv : ig the properlour times at won the cup g in October, for the ollows:—MeaL. Doak were ts: Mesdames amilton; eoui(V competition .jaw was won «Irs A. Stack--3 competition tea were Mes"omen's lnstifriends. twonty-seven id the raising ti'cws,^articles

There had been two flower shows and a variety of competitions had been hold. Mc .> chimes Wilkinson and Wilson had been delegates to the half-yearly federation meeting, and Mesdanies Wilkinson and J. Lambie' had been represendin Ut ° y €ar 'y meeting at Geral-i A charily afternoon had been held; and goods had been received from the .1 übiJee Institute for the Blind A sixpenny "bring and buy" stall Dad added to the general funds, and at the lJarty Miss Stops, organiser of \\ omen's Institutes, had been present. The treasurer reported a credit balance for the year of £1 9s 6d. The president, in thanking those who had assisted during the year, especi- i ally mentioned the work of. the secretary, Miss Campbell, Mrs J. Doig, who had presided at the bring and buy stalls, and the reporter. Mesdames A. P. Bruce and J. W. Watson spoke warmly of tho work done by the president, Mrs Wiljcinson. It was decided to lorm a Cradle Roll, with Miss Eva Doig in charge. An interesting address was given by Matron Hight, of tho Malvern Nursing Home. Ashburton, and she was accorded a vote of thanks. A play entitled "The Price of Coal" was presented by Mesdames J. Mason, Hi. It. Wilkinson, J. Doig, and W. Cain. The following were elected officers for the year-. —President, Mrs H. 11. Wilkinson; vice-presidents, Mesdames J. W. Watson, sen., A. P. Bruce, and W. Lambie; committee, Mesdames J. Dois, J. Mason, W. Cain, H. Copland, Misses D. Campbell and 0. Doig. Hostesses at the tea hour were Mesdames Chambers, A. McLaughlin. J. TTenry. F. McAnuUy, Page, and Miss Waddcll. PARTY AT SOUTHBRIDGE. Mr and Mrs L. R. Barnett gave an evening party at their home, "Riverstone," near Southbridge, to honour their j niece, Miss Katttleen Lawry, of Cashmere, whose marriage to Mr -G. E. Matliieson, of Lceston, "will take place shortly. Bridge, music, and competitions were enjoyed, the winners of the competitions being Misses Kathleen Lawry and I. Scott, and Messrs H. P. Lawry and S. M. Jackman. Musical items were given by Mrs Henderson, Miss Eila Gabbie, Messrs L. C. Vicary, A. J. Henderson, G. Mathieson, and E. Shortt. Many useful gifts for her future home were received by Miss Lawry, on whose behalf Mr Mathieson thanked the guests. Among those present were Mr and Mrs L. E. Barnett, Mr and Mrs H. P. Lawrv, Mr and Mrs L. C. Vicary, Mr and Mrs A. J. Henderson, Mr and Mrs W. S. McLaughlin, Mr and Mr 3 A. Anderson, Mr and Mrs S. :M, Jackinan, Mr and Mrs E. Shortt, Mr. and Mrs J., H. McMillan, Mesdames D. Webster and H. G. Chamberlain, Missesi 1., Scott,. Kathleen Lawry, and Eila- Gabbie, and Messrs G. E. Mathieson, Murray, Scott,; and E. D. Ross. 1 LEAP TEAR DANCE. A leap year dance, organised by Mr C. F. Turner, was held in tho Doyleston Hall The large number of guests included many visitors from neighbouring districts. The music was supplied by Bryson's of-Christ-, church, and Mr E. Ward acted as M.C. Miss Hazel Bishop and Mr Ward were the winners of tliG Monte Carlo waltz competition. Among those present were Mesdames A, McLachlan, J. Burt, W. C. Beamsley, L. Harvey, D. Welsh, Wilson, Cooper, W. Ward, C. F. Turner, A. Dellow, C. Bishop, and S, D. Ridden, Misses Beatrice Merriman, J. McCabe, ; Eileen Bray, Edna Burt, Bessie: and I Barbara Rookes, Gladys Mitchell, Jessie I Robb, Hazel Bishop, Mavis Pluck, Jean | Harkerss, Annie Hall, Dolly. Marshall, V. Lawrence, V. Inwood, Doris Robinson, C. Hickman, Marion McEvedy, Marjory Hintz, Zeta Chapman, Nellie Beamsley, Mona and Connie Cooke, Margaret Brizzle, Huri and Marie Brittenden, Doreen McCabe, Norah Wilson, J Boswell, Una McLachlan, Mavis Ryde, Jessie Free, D. ■ Lilley, Alma Smith, and Myrtle Webster. PARTY AT LAKESIDE. Mts F. H. Mcllraith, "Brooklands," Lakeside, gave a kitchen gift party in honour of Miss Lynley Lochhead, whose marriage will take place shortly. Competitions were enjoyed and musical items were given by Miss Nancy Power, Mesdames W. Lochhead, and Eggleton, and Miss Betty Townshend. Among those present were Mesdames W. Lochhead, W. McLachlan, J. Cunningham, C. Lewton,,F. .£teott, W. Abbott, F. L. Graham, A. W. Young, K. McMillan. J. Hill, Webley, D. Taylor, I E. W. Hunt, J. R. G. ' Power, S. Bongard, W. Eggleton, H. Neave, W. A. Johnstone, W. O. Rennie, | B. McEvedy, It M. Robertson, J. \V. | Hayes, G. W. R. Osborne, E. C. Yaughan, Misses Lynley Lochhead, Isabel Scott, Nancy Power, Clarice Cowan, Betty Townshend, and Sneddon. i ———! TIMARIJ NEWS. I SOCIAL AND;' PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs C- G. B. King (Sealy street), have returned from a visit, to i North Canterbury Mr and Mrs Eraser (Punedin),; and ])r. Lan FraSer, • are staying in Dr. Tal&oi's house during the Jatter's stay in England. Miss Ivy Oliver (-'Surrey. Downs";, who has been to the Franz Josef Glacier, is now the guest (if her brother ut'Greymouth. ■ J ' Miss Peggy Chapman (Salisbury) and Mii Loo <Wwright. (Orbdh street) are the guests of Dr. Leo Chapman Mrs J. A. Mullins (Hampton House Flats, Jo Cren's terrace) have taken Miss Thomson's house in. Or bell street, and will move into tlieir new "Tem'T rivals at Dominion Hotel include Messrs C. S. Mackay, J. W. WilleU (Invercargill), Mr H. M. Mackay (Dunedin), Miss M. Tucker (Palmerston North). Miss : WlfrtrSVr. A. gihristcluirch). Mr A.M. Si. HTa B»«n, Me4° b A!. TtonJr Ti * a Pilkington, Captain W. Murphy '(Christchnrcli) Mrs Harold Gardiner (Purou '^ J. Leslie (Riccnrtou). Mi and *J 18 K " W Giles Mr Noel N. Snutn. a Hodcson (Christch urcli), Mis, H. f- H,° , Ttlra jG. Bentley (Gore), Mr \v"h. CdUf-ton (Pu«iedm>; Mr and Jd iSSir;. of the Mlwonto L.I--i Little, Theodocia street.