News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21409, 27 February 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in "News for Women" items of social or personal news. Such items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs H. S. S. Kyle (Rieearton) has returned from a visit to InvercargiuMrs M. H. Godby (Jackson's road) will leave to-morrow night for Wellington, to attend the mid-yeari meeting of the New Zealand executive of the Ladies' Golf Union, which will be held in Wellington on March 1. Mrs O. R. Kresse and Miss Mildred Kresse (The Mill House. Fendalton) are spending a holiday in the North Island. Miss Ivlona Cuyley Robinson, who has lately returned to New Zealand after an absence of many years in England and the Continent, js at present in Christchureh and is the guest of Mrs E. L. Harris. Mersey street, St. Albans. Miss Molly Watson has returned I'rom a holiday spent with friends in Rotherham and Waiau. Mrs Theo Michelsen. Clifton terrace, Wellington is visiting her mother, Mrs C. G. Hamann. Fendalton road. Miss Frances Woods (St. Andrews) and Miss Ivy Kinross ("Coldstream. Southburn) are spending a few days in Christchureh before leaving for Wellington. Miss Florence Low, Oriental Bay, Wellington, who has been spending the week-end with Mrs Charles Fraser, Papanui road, has left for Timaru.

Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare (Kilmore street) lei'.t yesterday for Timaru, where Mr Hoare will attenc; the Rotary conference. Miss E. Dundas (Edinburgh), who spent several weeks in Christchureh, is now visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. Mawson Stewart (Fendalton) left yesterday for Timaru, where Mr Stewart will attend the Rotary conference. Mrs H. G. Cotterill and Miss Isabel Turreli (Fendalton). who have been spending a holiday in Marlborough, and who visited Mrs J. L. Macfarlane, "Lyndon," on the way south, will return to Christchurch to-day. Mrs Grey Col beck (Cashmere Hills) will leave at the end of the week to visit relatives in Auckland, before taking up her residence in Wellington. Mr L. G. K. Steven (Rossall street) left yesterday for Timaru to attend the Rotary conference. lie was accompanied by Mrs Steven. Mr and Mrs J. R. McKen/.ie (Upper 'Rieearton) are visiting Timaru. Mr and Mrs W. C. Fleming (Fendalton) are visiting Port Levy. Mrs Barr Scott (Hawarden) and Miss C. Macßae ("Tekoa") are visiting their sister, Mrs Alick Madariane, Weka street. Miss Stella Power, an Australian singer trained at the Albert stiect eonservatorium, Melbourne, and a oupil and /rotegec of Dame Nellie Melba, after some years' absence has returned to Sydney, to give broadcast recitals under the auspices of the Broadcasting Commission. Mrs Colin Douglas (Waimate). who has spent some weeks in Christchureh. has returned home. Miss Beatrice Grimrhuw. the novelist, has sold her home at Port Moresby, Papua, where she lias lived for the last three years, and will leave shortly for a visit to England.

The engagement is announced of Me'-Ip Cecilia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs L. J. Wareing, High street, Temuka, to Arnold John, elder son of Mr A. E. Morley and the late Mrs Morley. Queen street. West port. Nurse Maude gratelullv acknowledges knitted garment from "Post Guide," and children's clothing. Girls' Technical School. At a meeting of the council of the Christchureh branch of the Music Teachers' Association Miss H. Alice Searell, of Aikman's road, Merivale, was unanimously elected a life member in recognition of her long and loval support of the association, dating back to 1916. For several years Miss Searell has held office as a member of the council. Final arrangements have been made for the garden party which is to take place on Saturday next in Mr and Mrs Keith Hadfleld's grounds, 26 Banks avenue, Shirley, in aid of the Free Kindergarten Association. His Worship the Mayor will open the fete at 2.30 p.m. He will be accompanied by the Mayoress. The Woolston Band will play

selections during the afternoon and there will be attractions of every description. Mr and Mrs Had field extend an invitation to be present to all who are interested in the welfare of the children of Christchureh. DO YOU BLISTER? Painful sunburn blisters are soothed immediately and healed in a short time toy using the new I.P.L. EMOLLIENT. Applied before exposure, I.P.L. EMOLLIENT actually filters out the harmful ultra-violet portion of the sun's rays, and prevents burning. Obtainable. Chemists. Drapers. and Stores. 1/6 Send for free sample to 'W. H. Simms and Sons. Ltd., Christchurch. —2 TOILET HINTS. Taveners (Vincents) double-strength hair restorer (guaranteed not a dye) restores white, grey, and faded streaky hair to natural colour Certain dandruff remedy, 2/6, posted 3/6, from Toilet Salons, and Tavener, Chemist, 183 High street. Christchureh. —3 REMEMBER. Your next Permanen' Wave, no machinery, no electricity, no boilers, no gas, but a perfect wave and indestructible curls. Maison Chiverton. 123 Cashel street, upstair.! opposite Ballantynes, are the only operators. 'Phone 37-859. —6 SLIM WITHOUT FASTING. No missed meals, laborious exercise, or danger when you slim naturally with NATURETTES. Entirely herbal —your system benefits. Money-back guarantee. 17 days' treatment for only 7s 6d. Insist on the Safe Slimming Treatment—NATURETTES. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Cathedral square. —1

OBITUARY

ROTARIANS WELCOMED

.MRS CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL IMIKSS ASSOCIATION TKl.Will Ail.) .'jrSBOENE, February 26. Mrs Charlotte Campbell, whose death occurred yesterday, at the age el' 75 years, lived practically the whole of her life on one property. She was a daughter of Richard Foulgrain. who settled in Poverty Ray in the lirsi half of lust century and who enriiov'.'; Te Kooti for farm work before tiv Waerengaahtka Mission fight of ISIIo Mr Pouk', rain's property at Makauri iva-■ siy miles from Gisborne and was expressly spared by the rebel leader's orders when the homesteads thereabouts were burned in ISGB. after Te Kooti's escape from the Chatham Islands. Mrs Campbell went to Auckland for a few months after the massacre but returned to live the remainder of her life on the property at Makauri. she was born.

RKCKI'TION AT TI.MAJU' The opening function of tlu- thirteenth annual conference of Rotary Clubs was held at the bay Hall. Timaru. last niyht. when Rotarians from all parts of New Zealand were present, many of them accompanied by their wives. The programme opened with community "f Rotariau choruses, Songs were sunt; by Messrs Harison Cook and J. Duncan, and a one-act play was produced by Dr. \V. H. TJmvin.

Bouquets were presented to Mrs J. M. A. Hott iwife of the District Governor), who wore a frock of beige and henna patterned georgette embossed with silver: to Mrs F. I. Washboum (wife of the president of the Timaru Rotary Club>. who wore a frock of black lace with shoulder spray of scarlet flowers, and to the .Mayoress. Mrs T. \V. Satterthwnite. whose I rock was of wineberrv red lace. Those present included Mr and Mrs J. M. A. Ilott. Mr and Mrs F. I. Washbourn, Mr and Mrs T. W. Satterthwaile. Sir Clutha and Lady Mackenzie. Mr and Mrs A. 1! Annand, Mr and Mrs H. W. Hall, Mr and Mrs J. Duncan. Mr and Mrs A. W. Anderson. Mr and Mrs W. A. Armstrong. Mr and Mrs K. S. Brown, Mr and Mrs F. R. Bullock. Mr and Mrs .J. Mawson Stewart. Mr and Mrs F M. Corkil!, Mr and Mrs F,. Darweh. Mr and Mrs F. Campbell, Mr and Mrs E. R. Fuller. Mr and Mrs F. G. Hall-Jones. Mr and Airs K. Hitchcock, Mr and Mrs P. P.. Foote. Mr and Mrs \V. Carlton. Mr and Mrs H. W. Lister. Mr find Mrs 11. 15. Duckworth. Mr and Mrs A. P. Greeniield. Mr and Airs E. 11. S. Hamilton. Mr and Mrs S. W. Jameson. Mr- and Mrs Denys Hoare. Mr and Mr- S. arbutf. Mr and Mrs S L. P Free. Mr and Mrs A. L. Lamb. Mr an 1 Mrs H. M. Morton. Mr and Mrs F. R. .Tones. Mr and Mrs J. A. Norrie. Mr and ?>lrs IT. T Speight. Mr and Mrs J. C Ocldie. Mr and M v s C R. Orr Walker. Mr and Mrs L. E. Stevens. Mr and Mrs C. H Shaekell. Mr and Mrs V. S. Jacobs. Mr and Mrs H. C. Romans. Mr and Mrs L. G. K. Steven. Mr and Mrs C. J.B.Norwood. Mr and Mrs F. M. Ward. Mr and Mrs D. J. Wesney. Mr and Mrs A. H. Templeton, Mr and Mrs Inglis Todd. Mr and Mrs William Thomas, Mr and Mrs J. H. Treseder, Mr and Mrs L. A. Waters, Mr and Mrs W. 1 Tait. Mr and Mrs R. A. Wilkie. Mr and Mrs W. Gray Young, Mr and Mrs T. Neale and Mr T. Nettle, .iun.. Air and Mrs E. Weston, Mr and Mrs F. E. Wells, Mr and Mrs W. S. Young and Miss Voting. Mr and Mrs D. McLennan, the Rev. John Chisholm and Mrs Chisholm. Ihe Rev. A. J. H. Dow and Mrs Dov.'. Mr and Mrs J. Steveiis. Di-. and Mrs L. S. Talbot. Miss M. Vine. Dr. and Mrs H. D. Robertson. Mr and Mrs A. E. Kincaid, Mr and Mrs F. Lewis. Mr and Mrs H. Lightband. Mr and Mrs F. Mogridge, Mr and Mrs S. G. McClelland. Mi- and Mrs J. R. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs W. McLay, Mr and Mrs W. J. Hogg, Mesdames F. A. Raymond, R. T. Turnbull. 11. Baimc-nnan. Allport. E. J. !e Cren. W. D. Revell. Miss Betty Goldie, Sir Alexander Roberts, Sir Joseph Smith. Messrs W. D. Campbell. A. C. Cot troll. F. E. S. Long. W. Calder Mackav. F. IVlilner. D. G. Moncur. H. Goldie. J. O. Kelsey. A. E. Horwell. J. P. Lamb, K. Bain. G. Gibson, J. L. Salmond, W. S. Smith. B. E, H. Tripp, A. W. V. Vine, R. N. Wallace, A. W. Anderson. A. Allport. H. Washbourn. R. Watson. C. V. Smith G. L. Taylor, D. H. Taylor, E. D. Mcßae, E. S. Brittenden. T. Lamont. Joseph Wilson, Dr. H. E. Gibbs. and Dr. W. H. Unwin.

Mr and Mrs E. li. S. Hamilton (Papanui road) arc visitors to Timaru for the Rotary conference.

| Mr and Mrs E. C. Levvey (Inverieargill) were visitors to ChristI church to meet their daughter. Miss i Yvonne Levvey, who lias returned i from a trip to America. ' Mr and Mrs S. W. Jameson (Fenjdalton) are spending a few days"in : Timaru. Mrs Percy Johnson (Rainclil)'i, ; who has been visiting Mrs H. J. ; Dixon (West Evreton) is now the j guest of Mrs Spencer-Bower. Swannanoa. Mrs A. I l '. Smith and Misses Joy and Kura Smith (Hackthorne road) have left on a holiday tour to AuckLnd and " la. Mrs C. Houstoun Lewis (Avon street) is the guest of Madame Gower ' st ;el. ; Dr. Hilda Heine and Dr. Helen • Eakewell, of V" ington, are returning to New Zealand by the Tamaroa. Miss Elizabeth Harris (Durham street) and Miss Syivia Fox (Riccarton road i v ' \>ave on ondav for a trip to England, i Miss Joan 'nbull (Fendalto: > lis visiting Timaru and is the guest i of Miss Shona Scott, Cannington. Lady Baden-Powell, World Chief of the 1". 1 G mo - .'lit, accompanying Lord Baden-Powell |or his Australian and New Zealand | tour, arrived in Christchurch ster- } day morning from the north. With i Lord and Lady Baden-Powell are their two daughters, the Hon. Heather and ' ... ,!3adc:Powell. Mrs Granville Walton is accompanying her husband, Colonel Walton, who staff officer to Lord Baden-Powell. '

PLUNKET SOCIETY

ANNUAL MEETING

DANCK AT TKMI'I.KTON

BRIDGE I'ARTY The Woolston sub-branch oi the Plunkct Society, owing to the great amount of sickness and unemployment in the district, are finding it very hard lo raise money to meet their quota. As a gesture ol' sympathy, and to help them in their financial difficulties, the central committee has set up a subcommittee. consisting of Mrs O. T. .J. Alpers, Mrs C. C. Davis, Mrs A. F. Wright, Mrs W. G. Scannell, Mrs A. J. Benzie, and Mrs Lachlan, to assist the Woolston branch. This sub-committee met yesterday, and it was decided to hold a bridge party at the Jellicoe Hal! on Monday, March 11. for which tables may be booked with any member of the committee.

( IIKISTCIU KCII LAWKS' (JOLK (.'LI' 15 The annual meeting of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club was held in the Navy League hall yesterday morning. The president. Lady Wigram. presided, and there was a fairly large attendance of members. The annual report and bulance,;hect. as already published in "The i'ress," were adopted. Lady Wigram congratulated the committee on the satisfactory position of the club, and en the number of new members.

She expressed regret at the resignation of Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote as captain and announced thai Mrs M. 11.: God by had agreed to accept the captaincy. and Miss D. Anderson would lili the vacancy on the committee.. There being no election, the od'Hvrs• lor the year will be:—President. Lady Wigrnm: vice-president. Mrs E. S.; Vernon; captain. Mrs M. li. Godby; honorary treasurer. Miss D. Cnrystull; honorary secretary. Miss M. Ueadel; committee. Mrs A. E. Barker, Misses I. Wilkin, M. Enright. D. Anderson, and D. Fleetwood. Some discussion tool; place on tils' of altering the date of the annual meeting to a date near the end ol' the golf season, and the matter was referred to the incoming committee for consideration. Th'' opening day'of the season was lixed for Wednesday. March 1.1

THE WORLD CHIEF SCO!T

A HAPPY IiIKTHD.O Tile World Chief Scout and the World Chief Guide Lord and Lady BadenPowell, both celebrated their birthdays m the North Island last Friday, when Lord Baden-Powell was 78 years of age. Scouts, wolf cubs, and girl guides combined to give them a happy birthday. Colonel Granville Walton, who is accompanying the Chief Scout this tour, said this morning that Lord and Lady Baden-Powell celebrated their joint birthday when staying with friends near Wellington. The local wolf cubs started the day by serenading the two leaders. Then girl guides took possession of the house and cooked the breakfast. Boy scouts stood by to run messages and deliver the many messages, telegrams, and cables that arrived for Lord Baden-Powell and his wife during the very happy day. BRIDGE PARTY i\l:ss Bitty Deighton. who is to be married next week, was the guest of honour at a very cheery party given by Miss Marguerite Baxter at. her home in Knowles street, whore large bowls of blue hydrangeas were used for decoration.

The guests, each of whom brought a gift for the pantry 01' Miss Deighton's new home, spent tile evening playing bridge, the prizes for which were won by Mrs Sydney Milne. Mrs Duncan Richardson, and Miss Joyce Jamieson. Those present were Mesdames D. A. Baxter. F. W. Deighton, G. W. Russell, Duncan Richardson. Sydney Milne, and Russell Cordery, and Misses Betty Deighton. Viria Baxter. Maisie Jamieson. Marguerite Baxter, Joyce Jamieson. Joyce Hughes. Phyllis Wilkinson, Joy St. John. Edith Smith. Alice Oll'iver. Dorothy Wauchop, Joyce Burt. Jean Davidson, Linda Davidson. Florence Seabrook. Marua Seabrook, Joan Seabrook. Marjorie Irwin. Mildred Garbutt. Dorothy Wilkins, Janet Wilkins. Joan Maselield, (Aknroa). and Florence Cannon.

To celebrate' the marriage ot their daughlu. Trixie Rubcne Eileen, to James Robertson, son of Mr and Mrs A. Dulhie. Montrose. Angus. Scotland. Mr and Mrs R. Anderson entertained over 200 relatives and friends at an enjoyable dance in the Templeton Oddfellows' Hall, which was decorated for the occasion. Music was played by Holland's orchestra.

The grand march was led bv Mr and Mrs J. Duthie. the music beim; piayed on pipes by Mr Alex. Cameron. 'During the evening songs were sung by Miss Francis Ilenshaw. A Monte Carlo one-step was won by Mi s C. Coles and Mr G. Hampton and a lucky spot wait;: by Mr and Mrs S. Cross. Mr .lack lianmlon was master of ceremonies.

Amoni! those present were Mr and Mrs Moran, Mr and Mrs R. Stewart. Mr and Mrs A. Hampton Mr and Mrs W. J. Taylor. Mr and Mrs Peglev. Mr and Mrs C. Knight. Mr and Mrs G. Green. Mr and Mrs G. Button (Hawaiden), Mr and Mrs J. Hampton, Mr and Mrs Ccllingwood (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs S. Cross (Pendarvis), Mesdanies J. Curragh, A. Clark (Riccartont. W Hampton. C. Coles fDunsandel). G Hampton (Rolleston). Clinton, *'• Taylor (Christchurch). E. Kingstord, James Curragh E. Hinton, G. Cox, Xodder, and Chatterton. Misses Pansy Anderson. Ruby Curragh. Doric Waiford. Val Stewart. Myrtle Hampton, Lucy Carey. Leonie Drayton. Nora Carey. Jeanne Lloyd, Lai Lloyd. Peggy Kissel. Nell Stewart, Inez Busch. Eva Chatterton. Rose Clinton. Eva Gilbertiiorpe, F. Henshaw, Sylvia Curtis, Doris Holmes (Riccarton). Violet Curragh, Monica Keliy (Halswcll), Edna Boyle. Doris Guilford, Myrtle Kingsford (Islington), Iris Taylor, Freda Taylor (Christchurch). Rae and Doris Collingwood (Christchurch), Heiii Newell, Myrtle Protheroe (Ashburton), Hazel Mackie, Kathleen Hinton Susan and May Hinton, Messrs K.' Boyle, R. Child, H. Kissel, C. Hoseman, C. Chatterton, H. Greaves, A. Cameron, J. Burnett, J. Blank. J. Skinner. A. Hinton, D. Butcher, G. Taylor, H. Mcinnes, J. Mclnr.es, L. Collingwood (Christchurch), J. Taylor, R. and E. Newell, H. Harrison, H. Wright. J. Walker 'Halkett), D. Davison, and A. Carey.

WEDDINGS

ASHHY—POWELL

PROGRESS OF "COPPER TRAIL RACE"

NEW FASHIONS

LOVE—LANE The wedding was celebrated last week at All Saints' Church, Ruapuna. of Kathleen Francis, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Lane, of Ruapuna, to Robert John, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Love, of Arundel. The Rev. Trevor Williams performed the ceremony, and the organist was Miss Gwen Ross. The church was prettily decorated with pink and blue flowers, hydrangeas and water lilies prodominating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white crepe satin, with yoke and skirt godets of lace. Her long veil, which formed a train, was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Myrtle Lane, sister, and Miss Valmai Reid. cousin of the bride. They wore georgette frocks with lace yokes, with cowl neck-line and lace insets in the skirts, Miss Lane's frock being of blue and Miss Reid's pink georgette. They wore head-dresses of georgette trimmed with silver leaves and flowers. and carried bouquets of flowers. They wore crystal necklaces, the gift of Ihe bridegroom. The train-bearers were Miss Joy Gallop, cousin of the bride, and Master Billy Lane, the bride's brother. The former wore a frock of pink georgette and carried a posy of flowers. and the latter wore a suit of while satin.

Mr J. Love, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. and Mr F. "Wilkinson was groomsman. As she left the church 1 lie bride was presented with a decorated horseshoe by her cousin. Narinc Olsen, and her nephew, Master Alick Bennett. the reception, which was held in the Ruapuna Hall, Mrs Lane received the guests wearing a brown frock trimmed with beige georgette, a brown hat to match, and a fur stole. She carried a bouquet of flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a black and white frock, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of flowers. For travelling the bride wore a navy blue tailored costume, and a brown skunk fur. and navy hat and coat to match.

An evening wedding was celebrated recently at Holy Trinity Cliureh, Greymouth, of Phyllis May, only daughter of Mr and Mrs I*'. W. Powell, of Christchurch, to Edward George, second son of Mr and Mrs Ashby. Ambcr--11 y. Archdeacon J. A. Jermyn officiated. The bride, who was Riven away by her father, wore a gown of ivory French satin, made on classical lines, with a tiny coatee. She also wore her mother's bridal veil and coronet of blossom, and carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies and fern. She was attended by Mrs W. S. Ashby as matron of honour. She wore a frock of shell pink satin beaute, made to lit tightly to the knees and finishing in a full flare to the ankles. A wreath of pink and lemon-shaded flowers encircled her head, and she carried a sheaf of pink and lemon gladioli.

Mr W. S. Ashby attended hi, ; brother as best man. At a small reception held at Moore'. 1 tearooms, the bride's mother receiver! tiie guests. She wore a cherry and white uncrushable crepe ensembi". with a hat to tone, and her bouquet was of cream and red carnations and fern. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of brown crepe suede, relieved with fawn, and a hat to tone, and she carried a bouquet of autumntinted tlowers. For travelling the bride wore a wine wool crepe su't trimmed with white and a white hat. 1) AN(' K AT PKKHBLKTON The Prebblelon Domain Board held a veiy successful dance in the Public Hall on Saturday evening, when numerous visitors, including many from tile city, were present. The music for dancing was played by Les Kinsman's orchestra, and Mr L. A. Gallagher was master of ceremonies. The novelty dances were won by Mis.s Elsie Smalley and Mr Lester Gallagher, and Miss Leah Drayton and Air .1. Cur.eon, while the card room competitions were won by Mrs L. A. Gallagher, Mrs J. Easterbrook, Mr C. Chcsmar, and Mr A. Wood.

Those present included Mr and Mrs 11. Goodwin, Mr and Mrs J. Easterbrook. Mr and Mrs W. Downcv. Mr and Mrs Hastie. Mr and Mrs W. Kolkmnn. Mr and Mrs L. G. Smith. Mr and Mrs J. H-irtnell. Mr and Mrs G. Sulherlanri, Mr and Mis T. Sn;ith, Mr and Mrs A. Gallagher. Mr and Mrs L. A. Gallagher. Mr and Mrs G.Simpson. Mr and Mrs A. R. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. O'Neill Mesdames Hands. Wlmelaw, Harris. Misses Joyce Eraser, Elsie Ford, Jean Warren. Bertha Hartncll. Violet Kotkman, Kathleen Tod. Rhona Tori. Mairia Cain. Frances Hamilton. Doris O'Neill. Gladys Baker. Nancy Smith, Leah Drayton, Elsie Smaller, Doreen Smalley." P. Gordon, Rita Kenworth.v, Doreen Smith, Mavis Smith, Margaret Hampton, Alice Price. Molly Holland. Barbara Jones, Rita Sloan, Veronica Sloan, Mona Cuneen, Nancy Gallagher, Mildred Easterbrook! Messrs G. Mugford, R. Smith, W. Millar, F. Gallagher, L. Gallagher, C. Kemvorthy, C. Lowe. A. Giles, C. Woodward. C. Stuart, J. Stuart.' D. Lceming, G. Leemim;. J. Hollev R Prcbble, P. Smith, A. Johnson",' II Giles. D. -;>arr, J. Barr, H. James C. O'Malley, G. Gallagher, J. T. Gallagher. F. Hamilton, J. Cuneen.. A, Wood, J. Hill, P. Dobby. J. Earnshaw, W. Brvce, T. Harding, D. Warren h' Walker, G. Barr. L/Bigham, J. Bull' J. Barr. H Knight, H. Cherry, O. Kestcven, J. Kesleven, D. Warren, W. Banks, A. Smith, L. Carpenter. G. Walker, and C. Pepper.

The- Wellington Free Kindergarten Association is now leading in the "copper trail race" with the Christchurch association. This race is a novel method of raising funds; the course is from each centre to the halfway point between the two. a distance of 87 miles. Every penny added to the collections represents two yards of the distance, so that £319 is required to reach the finishing mark. When the last announcement of progress was made some days ago, Christchurch had collected £7B 12s 9d and Wellington £62. The latest announcement is that Wellington is leading with £l2O 12s 4d to the Christchurch total of £BB 2s 3d.

TIMAKT NEWS

Fashion writers have hinted so often of late that there is to be a change in fashionable silhouette, and that the tippets and pork pie hats of earlier days will again appear this season, that women are eager to see the newest fashions displayed. To-morrow, at her shop, 267 High street, Mrs T. B. Louisson will show a selection of fashionable frocks for day and evening wear, costumes, and coats for all occasions, representative of all the newest designs.

( ROCKFORD'S CLUB

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mrs F. G. M. Raymond <Beverley road) left yesterday to spend a few days with Mrs Gerald Murray (Glenmore'i. Miss Kjara Trent, who was the guest of Miss Enid Haselden (Bank of New South Wales), has returned to Christchurch. Dr. and Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich (Elizabeth street) left yesterday for Dunedin, where Dr. Ulrich will be present at the medical conference.

Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp and her guest. Mrs Empson (England), have returned to "Siiverton" (Woodbury) after a vi->it to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs J. R. Hart and Miss Evelyn Hart have returned from a brief visit to Christchurch. Mrs J. Savin (Remuera, Auckland) is the guest of her sister, Mrs S. H. Sullivan t Waimataitai). Mrs Charles Ensor ("Erewhon," Taihape) is the guest of the Misses Harte (."Bronwyn." Wai-iti road). A. Borchard and Miss Phoebe V. Borchard (Killara. Sydney) arc guests at the Grand Hotel. Mrs Bundock iLondon), Mrs S. G. Holmes, and Mrs Wade (Ashburton) are staying at "The Bungalow" (Waiiti road). Mr and Mrs K. F. E. Fiides (KelInirn. Wellington), who have been visiting Mrs Fikles's parents, Mr and Mrs James Craigie <Kin»sdown). returned yesterday to Wellington. Miss Ethel Hack worth ilnvereargilJj, who is the first woman to gain ih.e distinction of winning a fellowship of the New Zealand Society of Accountants. is a niece of Mrs C. E. Thomas ("Hampton House." Le Cren's terrace). Mr and Mrs Tresider (Oamaru) arrived yesterday to stay with the Misses Woollcombe (Trafalgar street) for the Rotary conference. Miss Woollcombe has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. C. Steel (Gore) are visiting Timaru for the Rotary conference. They are the guests of Mrs J. A. Norrie i.Otipua road). Mr and Mrs E. Hitchcock (Christchurch) are guests at "The Bungalow" (Wai-iti road) for the Rotarv conference.

Mr and Mrs F. E. Wells 'Masterton.i are guests at Seaview House. They are visiting Timaru for the Rotary conference. Visitors to Timaru for the Rotary conference include the following:— At the Grosvcnor—Mr and Mrs J. M. A. I lot t, Mr and Mrs F. R. Jones, Miss F. Morton Lou-. Mr and Mrs C. J. B. Norwood. Mr N. Bell, Sir Alex. Roberts, Mr D. H. Taylor (Wellington), Mr Ken Bain, Mr and Mrs H. B. Duckworth, Mr and Mrs Ormond Hutchinson, Mr and Mrs S. W. Jameson, Mr and Mrs A. E. Kincaid. Mr and Mrs H. Lightband. Mr and Mrs J. R. McKenzie, Mr and Mrs L. S. Stevens, Mr and Mrs L. G. K. Steven, Mr and Mrs Mawson Stewart CChristchurch), Mr and Mrs W. G. Black iPalmerston North). Mr and Mrs W. R. Brown. Mr and Mrs J. Hogg, Mr and Mrs Vivian Jacobs, Sir Percy Sargood, Mr and Mrs H. T. Speight .(Dunedin), Mr and Mrs D. V. G. Smith (Oamarui. Mr and Mrs J. D. Gilttiore (Invercargill). At the Grand—Mr and Mrs F. R. Bullick (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs D. Hoare, Mr and Mrs E. Weston, Rev. and Mrs A. Watson (Christchurch), Mr Joseph Wilson (Hastings). Mr A. Ibbotson, Miss Ibbotson (Dunedin), Sir Cluiha arid Lady Mackenzie (Auckland). Mr and Mrs F G. Spratt (Wellington). At the Dominion—Mr and Mrs W. A. Armstrong (Nelson). Mr Harrison Cook, Mr and Mrs W. McLay, Mr D. G. Moncur (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. Dearsley, Mr H. Goldie, Miss Betty Goldie, Mr and Mrs S. Harbutt, Sir Joseph Smith, Mr W. S. Smith. Mr G. L. Taylor. Mr and Mrs H. Thomas (Auckland). Dr. Stanley Foster, Mr A. C. Cottrell (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs S. L. P. Free (Masterton), Mr and Mrs F. G. Hall Jones, Mr and Mrs D. J. Wesney (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs F. Mogridge (Blenheim), Mr J. L. Salmond, Mr C. V. Smith. Mr and Mrs A. H. Tempieton (Dunedin). Mr E. W. Wallace (Napier). At the Empire—Dr. Bowerbank, Mr and Mrs L. Bromley. Dr. A. Gillies, Mr and Mrs E. P. Hay, Dr E. Marsden, Mr and Mrs J, T. Martin Mr R. H. Nesbitt, Mr and Mrs W. Gray Young i,Wellington), Dr. and Mrs H. D. Robertson (Wanganui). At the Club—Mr H. Bailey, Mr G. Gibson (New Plymouth). Mr and Mrs F. Campbell (Wellington), Mr W. Calder Mackay. Mr Lamont (Auckland).

Ten tables took part in a Mitchell match held at Crockford's Club last night. The best results were:— North and South —Mr and Mrs J. G. McDermont 1, Mrs G. Cowper and Mrs A. McDowell 2, Mrs G. Smifnson and Mrs Summers 3. East and West—Mrs V. Stapp and Mr R. D'R. Mitchell 1, Mrs G. Morgan and Mrs A. Rich 2, Mrs A. W. Pickering and Mrs R. J. Delahunty 3.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION

REDCLIFFS BRANCH The monthly meeting of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union was held in the Redcliffs croquet pavilion, Mrs W. J. Smyth presiding over a good attendance. An invitation was read and accepted from the Styx-Harewood branch for a group picnic to be held at the Christchurch Gardens. Mrs Smyth gave an interesting talk on the conference. held in Christchurch in January. The roll call was "the most enjoyable day of the holidays." The competition results were:—Best article made from sugar bag, Mrs Colee 1, Mrs Tippet 2, Mrs Mauger 3. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames W. Smyth, Haughtori, ?nd J. Darling. MONTALTO BRANCH There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the Montaito branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, held in the Montaito School. The vice-president (Mrs G. B. Murdoch) presided in the absence of Mrs R. J. Anderson. The results of the competitions were as follows:—Covered coat hanger, Mrs R. Gallagher 1, Mrs C. L. Giddens 2, Mesdames H. Branch. F. D. Morrow, and Miss L. Harris, equal 3; plain scones. Mrs H. Branch I, Miss E. Anderson 2; fancy scones. Miss L. Harris 1, Miss E. Anderson 2; flowers, best bloom. Mrs D. J. Morrow 1, Mrs G. B. Murdoch 2, Miss Betty Morrow and Mrs J. McCormick. equal. 3. The hostesses were Mesdames J. Cameron and H. Branch. After the conclusion of business a very enjoyable social hour was spent in games and competitions.

VISITORS TO CHRJSTCHIRCH

bell, and Colonel ana Mrs WaltOß land,. Mr and Mrs A. B. Kamsdra lington), Jlrs V. H. Kiicat (M«rt°a)J£ R. F. Lange (Honolulu), Mr and Hh den (Mastorton). Sir John f ; r\*» ring and Miss M. Rackham (Load 00 "I*' 1 *' and Mrs Faulkner (Melbourne). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs (Tauranga), Mr and Mrs Wright m * ' D. B. Wright (Oaraaru). , Xew Citv Hotel: ilr and Mrs T. fl> and Mrs l". I'. Turner (Wellington). Stonelmrst Private Hotel: Mr >J <1 ■ Foster Barbara. Mr and Mrs E. »• jj (Wellington), Mr and Mrs K. P. (Blenheim). Mr and Mrs \V. krHJ*;, (Auckland). Mr and Mrs A. Brough (««"'• Mrs F. Gunii (Tetaho, South Westl!Dd)>. K. J. Robertson (Wellington), 'MiM (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs 0. S. Bod (Wanganui), Mr S. Andrews (KaiMiri). and Mrs K. 11. Thomson (Nelson). . Bryant Salmon (England).

Warner's Hotel: Mrs X. Taylor and Mrs G. B. MeCurd (Auckland). Hotel Federal: Miss E. W. Johnstone and Mrs A. Morgan (Wellington), Miss A. Stewart (Domett), Mr and Mrs Vaugha.j and Miss Reith (London), Mr and Mrs H. Tl. Greening and Miss M. Greening (Suva, Fiji), Mrs A. Borchard and Miss P. V. Borchard (Killara, Sydney). Mr and Mrs H. U. Chalk and Miss A. Hoglund (Greymouth), and Mr and Mrs H. V. Caverhiil (Palraerston Xorth). United SiYrice Hotel: Lord and Lauy Baden-Powel!, the Hon*. Heather and Betty Baden-PoTceTI. nnd Mr- ' .im;-