News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21414, 5 March 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Miss Coreen Ogston (Dunedin), who is the guest of Miss Betty Nancarrow (Bealey avenue), will leave to-night for Wellington to join the Ruahine en route to England. Miss Linley Jackson (Purau) left last night for Wellington and will leave by the Tainui for ' a visit to England. Miss E. Isherwood left last night for Wellington to see Miss L. Jackson off by the Tainui for a trip to England. Mrs lan Gordon (Hastings) will arrive in Christchurch at the end of the week, and will visit friends in North Canterbury. Miss Blanche Sanders (Worcester street west) will leave to-night for a visit to Wellington. Miss Greta Clarkson (Bristol street), who has been the guest of Mrs Story ("Venlaw," Southland), returned heme yesterday morning. Dr. and Mrs P. Stanley Foster and Miss Patricia Foster (Papanui road) will leave by the Aorangi on April 2 for a visit to Canada and the United States.

Mrs Westmacott and Miss Westmacott (Timaru), who have been visiting Mrs Vavasour, "Ugbrooke," Marlborough, have returned to Timaru. Miss Mynette Watson (Merivale) will leave by the Rangitiki next week for a trip to England. Mrs A. E. Talbot left yesterday by express for Dunedin to stay for a few days with her son, Mr R. 0, Talbot. Mrs M. Stuart Holmes (Dunedin) is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Eric Campbell, Cashmere Hills. Mrs F. Gill (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs F. W. Deighton, Wroxton terrace. Mrs Keith Garrick (Murray place) will leave by the Rangitiki next week for a trip to England. Guests at Warwick House include: Mr and Mrs Edward Grigg, Miss Grigg (Blenheim). Mrs Hamilton ("Ashwick," Fairlie). and Mrs Hewitt. Miss Maud Archer (Auckland), who has been the guest of Mrs 11. B. Kissel (Templeton), has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Connolly (Auckland) is visiting her daughter, Mrs A. F. W. Preston, Fendalton. Mrs H. Longuet (Wellington) is the guest of Miss Pauline Jeffreys. Mrs Edward Wilson, who has been the guest of Lady Kinsey (Papanui road), will leave to-mor-row night for Wellington and will travel to England by the Port Hobart. leaving about March 13.

"What are St. Margaret's old girls to do for humanity," was the question asked in letters of white sugar on the blue icing decorating the anniversary cake cut at St. Margaret's dance last; night. Possible answers to the question—the mother, the teacher, the musician, the typist—were illustrated in figures of sugar. The upper tier of the cake was supported by silver shields and the whole was surmounted by the dates 1910-1935 in letters of silver. To-dav. being Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day. mothers and big susters who wish to be extra popular with the younger generation will prepare nancakes for luncheon or tea. Shrove Tuesday was, in olden days, the time for shrift or confession before the Easter communion (to-morrow being Ash Wednesday). The pancakes appropriate to the day are the sole survival of the merry-makings with which it was once celebrated. At the Girl Guides' Rally to be held at the Showground next Saturday in honour of the Chief Guide. Ladv Baden-Powell, a display oi physical drill will be given by 240 guides. Items to be given by various companies will include sword and folk dancing and relay races. The Merivale sub-centre of the Red Cross Society will hold its opening day social in the Merivale schoolroom on Monday, March 11, at 2.30 p.m. A short play will be presented, and a demonstration of hand-made stools will be given. Members and all who are interested in the work are invited to attend. Afternoon tea will be served by the committee. P. AND T. DEPT. USE "lODOSKIN." The P. and T. Department, the Education Department, and the Public Works Department, and also Ambulances all use "lODOSKIN"—the new healing antiseptic dressing. No bandaging necessary. A remarkable product! It heals and forms a new skin immediately Obtainable, Chemists and Stores. 1/6 and 2/6. Send to W. H. Simms and Sons, Ltd., Christchurch, for free sample. —3 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 Pligh street. Christchurch. —3 HEADS YOU WIN! A lovely permanent wave awaits you at the Annette Toilet Salon (two doors from Tivoli Theatre). Overseas trained operators, using the very 1 test Eugene method, will create an original and beautiful hairwave especially to suit you. Ring 41-042 for appointment. —1 N.Z. HOTELS AND TOURISTS. Varied opinions are offered by tourists regarding New Zealand hotels. The popularity of Hotel Stonehurst, Christchurch, however, indicates that this leading private Hotel is looked on with a kindly eye by the Tourist Agen•ies, and the tourists themselves. Every possible comfort and convenience is ottered at Stonehurst, Christchurch. 12/0 per day. £3 10s weekly. —3 CARD PARTY AT NEW BRIGHTON The committee of the New Brighton sub-centre of the Red Cross Society gave a flag 500 evening in the Oasis Hall yesterday. The winners were Mrs R. Bach and Mr and Mrs Ralph Stringer, and Mesdames R. Campbell, C. Sawtell, and P. Tierney.

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| ST. MARGARET'S I COLLEGE I ANNUAL DANCE i During the last few days the silver jubilee of St. Margaret's College has been fittingly celebrated, by present and former pupils, but for the younger members at least, of the old girls' association, the most important event was the dance, which took place at the Winter Garden last night, Replicas of the school shield in blue and silver occupied prominent positions in the decorations of the hall, and suspended from the ceiling was an enormous blue and silver bell, which discreetly hid from sight the school bell whose familiar tones rang out at midnight—a signal for the cutting and the distribution of the anniversary cake, and the "toasting" of the school. The cake, presented by Miss Alma Chamberlain, an old girl of the school, was beautifully decorated in blue and silver, the association's colours, and the supper tables were decorated with blue hydrangeas and cornflowers, Ihe candles and candlesticks repeating the two colours. In each guest's place was a memento of the occasion, a blue ribbon bookmark for the women, and a autograph souvenir card for the men, decorated with the school shield. The Committee The members of the committee of the old girls' association whose ex- I cellent arrangements, not only for the dance but for all the celebrations, deserve the wannest commendation,

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were Mrs C. L. Young (patroiu. Mrs Guy Cotterill (president;, Mis.s Mary Morten (vice-president), Miss Jean Ballantyne 'hon. treasurer), Miss Rose Reynolds (hon. secretary), and Misses Marjory Best, Joe Eddy, Mrs E. Archbold, Mrs George Rich. Mist; Gwen Rankin, Miss Dorothy Gerard, and Miss Alma Chamberlain. Mi..; C. L. Young wore a frock of sapphire blue lace and a matching velvet coatee with a grey fur collar; Mrs Cotterill wore a frock of patterned chiffon in shades of lime green, black and white, and finished with a belt of green velvet ribbon; Miss Morten's frock of vintage red panne velvet, cut on straight lines, had full cape sleeves; Mis.s Jean Ballantyne wore a tunic frock, the bodice of gold lace being mounted on brown, the skirt being composed of frills of brown georgette, : and the belt and shoulder straps were of brown velvet; Miss Rose Reynolds' frock was of Marina blue suede crepe, the corsage being -utlined with wide | lattice embroidery of crystal beads, I and the trained ski.l had shaped frills at the back; Mis.s Marjory Best wore a green corded crepe frock with a gold belt to match a gold flower at the back of the corsage; Mrs ArchI hold's frock of ivory georgette was patterned in an all-over design with jade green and rose pink; Mrs Rich wore a black georgette frock with a yoke of black lace: Miss Gwen Rankit.'. frock of Cossack blue tree-bark crepe was worn with a matching coatee ! finished with a scalloped border; Miss Alma Chamberlain wore a frock of deep midnight blue velvet with silver flowers on the corsage. The association was honoured by the presence of his Grace Archbishop Julius, to whom the li) debutantes were presented by Mrs Guy Cotterill, president of the Old Girls' Association. Archbishop Julius was accompanied by Miss Julius, who wore a plainly-cut frock of heavy black silk crepe with square decolletage, lightened by long strings of pearls. Specially invited guests were representatives of the Christchurch branches of the Old Girls' Associations of Rangi-ruru, St. Hilda's College, Nelson Girls' College, unci Coiumba College. Mrs Maurice Warren 'St. Hilda's) wore a frock of maize coloured cotele crepe; Mrs A. H. Rothenberg (Nelson Girls' College) wore a frock of ivory georgette closely patterned with black, and finished with a spray of black velvet flowers on the corsage and a black velvet sash; Miss Nola Edmonds (Coiumba College) wore a frock of black circ satin with corsage of green georgette. The Debutantes Posies, tied with l'ibbons of blue and silver, the association's colours, were presented to the debutantes, who were: Miss Betty Andrews, who wore a frock of ivory moss crepe fitting closely to the knees, where the skirt fell in a full flare in front, and was trimmed with shaped frills at the back, joined with silver faggotting. The bodice had a slightly cowled neckline, and frills over the shoulders were continued down the back to a point at the waist. Miss Betty Armstrong, frock of white lace, with deep flounce and shoulder frills of white net, appliqued with lace and embroidered with silver thread. Miss Lois Bradshaw, ivory taffeta frock, weighted at the hem with a kilted frill, the cape sleeves being slightly shirred at the shoulder to match the shirred belt, and trimmed with brilliant buttons in front. Miss Vacher Bullen, frock of pate pink taffeta patterned in rose, pink, and green, and trimmed at the neck and armholes and on the lower part of the skirt with pink tulle frills. The belt was clasped with a silver buckle, and she wore a pink beaded bag on her wrist. Miss Molly Bennetts, ivory silk diagonal crepe frock, simply made with a skirt fully flared from the knees, the bodice having a cowl neckline held with two diamante clips, and a sash

of the material was tied in a large bow at the back. Miss Hope Cholerton, sleeveless frock of white suede lame embroidered with silver thread, plainly made with a V neckline finished with a diamante clasp in front, the wrap-over skirt having a lowset inverted pleat. Miss Eleanor Everist, white moss crepe frock, made with a cowl front set into the bodice in a deep point, epaulets of silver tissue, and sidesashes of hydrangea blue satin. Miss Jocelyn Gale, ivory taffeta frock made on early Victorian lines, with fitted bodice finished at the off-the-shoulder neckline with flat frills and held with silver shoulder straps lo match the silver flower on the corsage, the skirt being frilled from the knees to the feet. Miss Margaret Inwood, ivory georgette frock, made with a neckline high in front and cut in a deep V at the back, small puffed sleeves, and skirt trimmed with a frill at the hem. A sash was tied in v. bow at the back. Miss Nancy MacKenzie, picture frock of pale pink net mounted on satin of the same shade, made with a square neckline and large puffed sleeves, and finished at the neckline, sleeves, and hem of skirt with kilted frills of the net. Miss Nancy Newburgh, sleeveless frock of heavy ivory silk, pintucked horizontally all over. The neckline, cowled in front and cut deeper at the back, was edged with silver beading, and the belt was clasped with a silver buckle. Miss Bertha Nurse, ivorv cotele crepe frock, having small ties at the back and front of the waistline, a stilched collar, and a slightly flared skirt forming a short train. Miss Margaret Nurse, a frock of ivory french-knotted satin made with a cowl neckline and slightly trained

skirt, a :-::.'h. being tied at Die back of the waist. Her cape to match was edged with Tur. Miss Betty Parry, white crinkled georgette frock mounted on satin made with a neck drape continuing to form loose ends at the back; belt with a large buckle at the back, and plainlycut Oared skirt. Miss .Joan Smith (Greymouth), frock of white taffeta checked with silver, .slightly cowled at the back and front of the bodice, made close-fitting to the knees, where from a deep point at the left side the skirt fell in folds to the false train at the back. Miss Thelma Stacey. iceberg-blue georgette frock made with a kneelength pointed tunic and fully flared skirl trimmed with small frills. The slightly cowled neckline was finished with a brilliant clasp, double frills were arranged over the shoulders, and the sash was of matching material. Miss Sylvia Stacev, ivory georgette frock, the bodice having a slightly cowled neckline and flared sleeves, while from the plain front panel frills were placed round the back of the skirt. A sash of the material was tied at the back of the waist. Miss Kata Uru, close-fitting frock of ivory crepe supreme, outlined at the neck and armholes with hand-embroid-ered frills and worn with a sash of flame-coloured taffeta. Mis.s Natalie Vale, model frock of parchment - coloured silver - striped suede lame, close fitting to the knees, and forming a slight train at the back, the bodice having a cowled neckline, and wide dolman sleeves, was finished with two silver flowers on the shoulder. The Guests Other ladies present were Mesdames J. D. Tooms, Ross Bennetts, H, A. Bennetts. A. H. Norris, J. S. Inwood, VV. R. Bullen, F. B. Nurse, H. A. L. Vale, J. PI. Mackenzie (Tai Tapu), W. Anderson, L. R. Thomson, S. J. Moore, T. Andrews, V. G. Mason (Leeston), F. M. Larcombe. GeolTrev Cameron (Ashburton), F. H. D. Gale, Clement Knight, Frank Curtis, Keith Newburgh, J. Roy Smith, V. J. Scales. A. MacDonnell,. Derry Wood, Maurice Wilson, H. Longuet, Misses Dorothy M. Roberts, Myra Chamberlain, Phyllis Ford, Natalie Litchfield, Lila Gardner, Oona Foster, Constance Andrews, Rayone Morgan. Audrey Sedgley, Daphne Sedgley, Lola Anderson, Margery Owen, Ola Ritchie, Gwen Glasson. Kathleen Bland (Mount Somers), Rae Templeton (Motukarara). Margaret Talbot, Patricia Thompson, Jean Moore, Florence Hutchison, Winifred Andrew (Ashburton), Helen Stephens (Ashburton). Jean Burgess (Cheviot). Barbara Salt, Phyllis Watkinson. Dorothy Wills, Robin Turner, Joyce Shaw (Amberley), Jeane Lynch, Betty Egglclon (Southbridgc), Jocelyn Turner, Nancy Flavell, Madge Mathews (Wellington), Ola Knight, Patricia Knight, Margaret Quartley, Margaret Cooper, Gwynneth Talbot, Katherine Clarkson, Dorothy Pairman, Dorothy Judd (Darfield). Joan Webb, Joan Bedford (Darfield), Doreen Byrne, Marjorie Brown, Nancy Monck. Kathleen Buckland, Beryl Bonninglon, Irene Vial, Kathleen Tapper, Kura Bell. Ruth Lush, Patricia Buck-land, Kathleen Kay, Molly Rankin, Ngarita Macdougall, Lottie Hervey, Marjorie Warren, Tui Pannell, Constance Pannell, Ruth Hamilton. Aileen Thompson, Betty Thompson, Betty Friberg (Leeston), Ena Price, Olive Langley, Betty Larcombe, Fav Bridgewater, Betty Hatherley, Lois Blank, Marjorie Milsom, Jean "Rutherford, Mary Stallard, Molly Hatherley, Christobel Smith (Ashburton), Phyllis Cameron,. Edith Mason (Hawarden), Petty Morrow, Betty Simpson. Bertha Frizzell. Betty Heasley, Betty Barrow, Joy Shand . Jessie Crosbie, Edith Penny, Irene Barrow, Betty Aird, Kitty Dixon, Billie Brown, Amy Dixon, Nancy Frater, Sylvia and Bernice Smith, Gwen Clark, Nancy Green, Beth Green, Vera Fox, Gretchen Sargent, Shirley MacKenzie, Patricia Allison. Doris Price, Jean Frizzell. Rita Cant, Aileen Archer (Rangiora), Alison Gough. Lorna Best, Irene Stacey, Brenda Smith, Averil Johnston, Tui Thomas. Natalie Danks, Jill Barker,

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSES ANNOUNCEMENT BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT •PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRA.M.> WELLINGTON, March 4. The Health Department announces that Miss E. Kaa, a Maori nurse trained at the Dunedin Hospital and at present a sister in the maternity ward in the Rotorua Hospital, has been granted a scholarship by, the Carnegie Foundation to take a year's course at the Home Science School of the University of Otago in practical arts and crafts, with the object of conducting a health education campaign with Maori women's institutes. The department also states that Miss E. Hughes, assistant matron at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji, has been granted a Rockefeller scholarship to take a post-graduate course in hospital administration in Wellington. Under a new system of exchange, by which nurses from New Zealand will spend six months at the Women's Hospital, Melbourne, and nurses from the Women's Hospital will work for the same period at obstetrical work in New Zealand, Miss M. Davies, of Melbourne, has joined the staff of St. Helens Home, Wellington, and Sister Aileen Joyce, of St. Helens Hospital, Dunedin, has joined the staff of the Women's Hospital. Melbourne. KITCHEN EVENING BRIDE-TO-BE HONOURED A kitchen evening, arranged by Messrs Bascands Ltd., was held in the Caledonian supper rooms recently in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss May Percy, who has been a member of the staff for nine years. The guest of honour was presented with a clock by Messrs C. H. Bascand and A. C. Williams. Messrs C. Miln and L. Brown were masters of ceremonies. Competitions were won by Miss Betty Field and Mr P. Bateman and a novelty dance by Miss M. Anstiss and Mr R. Anstiss. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. W. Percy, Mr and Mrs C. H. Bascand. Mr and Mrs Rex Kissell. Mr and Mrs A. C. Williams. Mr and Mrs M. H. Smith, Mr and Mrs W. D. Bunt, Mr and Mrs G. W. Hopkinson. Mr and Mrs J. Gallaher. Mr and Mrs J. Bradley, Mcsdames Brant and W. M. Pyne. Misses May Percy, Annie Rodda. Mavis Anstiss, Nan Percy, Jean Percy, Ina Percy, R. Stiles, Norma Smith) Phyllis Smith. Betty Wakeham, Margaret Wakeham. Dorothy Armstrong. Betty Field, Mary Anderson, Pat Cramb, Dorothy Elliot, Messrs W. Hansen, W. H. Hansen. A. Tirrcll. C. Percy, P. Bateman, L. Moore, S. Lapsley S. Baker, W. Kerr, R. Anstiss, L. Brown, H Whisker. P. Hamilton, and C. Miln.

Miss Percy was the guest of honour at an afternoon given by Miss Mavis Anstiss at her home recently. Each of the guests brought "something blue" i'or the bride-to-be. Competitions were won by Mrs W. D. Bunt and Misses Nan and Jean Percy. Those present were Mesdames J. W. Percy. R. Kissel], S. Anstiss W. D. Bunt, and S. Holland. Misses May Percy. Mavis Anstit:s. Annie Rodda, Jean Percy, Kan Percy, Betty Wakeham, Edna Holland, and Eileen Anstiss. AFTERNOON ' PARTY In appreciation of the help cheerfully given lier during the last year, Mrs W. J. Hunter, president of the ladies' auxiliary of the Christchurch Harmonic Society, yesterday afternoon entertained at tea the members of her executive, and the members of the executive of the Harmonic Society. The party was held in a private room at Ballantynes, where the teatables were decorated with pink asters end zinnias.

Those who enjoyed Mrs Hunter's hospitality were Mrs A. S. Adams (wife of the president of the society) and Mrs A. W. Stuart, Mr W. Down (chairman of the society's committee) and Mrs Down. Mr and Mrs Christian, Mr and Mrs W. J. Strack, Mr H. S. Richards, Mrs Barnett. Mr K. G. Archer (secretary of the society), Mrs Claud Peters (vice-president of the Jadies' auxiliary), Mrs W. M. Cotter, Mrs Niven Forrest, Mrs Voller, Mr and Mrs V. C. Peters, and Mrs K. G. Archer i acting-secretary of the ladies' auxiliary'*• Miss Blanche Atkinson, the society's accompanist, was unable to be present. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY To celebrate the coming-of-age of Florence, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ramon, Heathcote Valley, about 150 guests were entertained at a parly held in the Selwyn street hall. The time passed pleasantly with dancing, and items were given by Miss E. Meade (songs) and Miss W. McMullan (acrobatic dance). Novelty dances were won by Mrs B. Colquhoun and Mr H. Bliss, Mrs Baxendall, and Mr Howarlh. Music for dancing was supplied by

Mr P. Kane's band. Mr J. W. Morgan was master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mesdames Ramon, Colquhoun, Scott, Bachhouse, Ellis, Ashworth, Bennet, S. Radcliffe, G. Herdman, Bliss, Sheard. Howarth, Baxendall, Samms, Murray, Hobbs, Robinson, G. W. Morgan, Misses K. Bliss. A. Taylor, T. Stephenson, E. Tasker, D. Roberts, M. Eade, E. Turner, M. Dillimore, E. Meade, N. Souter,.M. Stewart, C. Wedlakc, E. Wright, N. Empson, M. Beynon, M. Griffith, G. Bennetts. S. Perkins, G. Partridge, P. Carson, N. Hobbs. M. Whittingto-i. D. Ellis, N. Watkins. N. Scott. E. Scott. N. Pedler. O. Jones, W. Hann. E. Clements. M. Murphy. J. Roder. N. Hobbs, H. Voyce, H. Brown. J. Beswick, R. Holmes. B. Prettijohn. E. Hamburger. G. Stephenson. Messrs Ramon, H. Bliss, B. Colquhoun. E. Bachhouse. E. Ellis, jun., W. Scott, R. Bennetts. Howarth. C. Ellis, Ellis, sen.. J. O'Brien. S. Radcliffe. G. Sheard, Samms. Baxendall. S. Murrav, T. Queenan. C. H. Robinson, Empson, S. Percy, R. Gennet, J. Brough. M. Collins, E. Chappell, N. Watkins, H. Deavoll, K. Wyman, J. Wilson, D. Adcock, E. Calvert, T. Casserley, E. Wilday. S. J. Milner, H. Ashworth, jun., J. W. Morgan, C. Hobbs. R. W. Roberts O. V. Burke, T. J. Slattery, C. Rosewarne, L. Withers, W. M. Aiken, PT Loyds. S. Kilburn, W. Radcliffe. W. Boulton, C. Nyne, P. Nina. Baker, D Carter, N. Mackay, PI. Ashworth. sen. L. Moore, G. Hinton, and R. Roberts.

PLUNKET SOCIETY OI'AWA-ST. .MARTINS The monthly meeting ol the OpawaSt. Martins sub-branch of the Plunket Society was held at the home of Mrs D. E. Hansen. Mrs Tait presided, and others present were Mesdames G. T. Lucas, C. H. Holmes, W. Copeland, J. W. Hillary, J. H. Kane, D. E. Hansen. G. H Wood, N. Monro, E. Monro, R. A. Ferguson, R. Roberts, G. H. Bradford. \V. S. Newburgh, and S. J. Ellis. After the business session, arrangements for the annual meeting were discussed. It was decided that the meeting should be held on April 11 in St. Mark's schoolroom at 2.30 p.m.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION HALS WELL BRANCH About 30 members attended the February meeting of the Halswell branch .of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Three new members were enrolled. Nurse Penny spoke of Nurse Maud's work in Christchurch and explained the method of making poultices for home emergency use. A competition for the best bottle of fruit was won by Mrs McConnel 1, Mrs Gates 2, and Mrs C. Gardiner 3. Next month's competition will be for a knitted toy. Hostesses were Mesdames McPhail. J. Burke, Poff, Moloney, and S. Woods. GOLDEN WEDDING MR AND MRS W. F. COWAN To-day Mr and Mrs W. F. Cowan, of Lyttelton, will receive the congratulations of their friends and relatives on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary.

Mrs Cowan, who was formerly Miss Annie Rickerby, was bom at Carnew, County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1864. With 'her father and family she arrived in Lyttelton in 1876 in the ship Cardigan Castle, and en March 5, 1885, her marriage to Mr William Francis Cowan was "celebrated at Lyttelton, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. James Hill. Mr Cowan, who was born on March 5, 1859, will also celebrate his birthday anniversary to-day. He is a keen yachting enthusiast. Until her recent illness Mrs Cowan had been aii active member of Holy Trinity Church Lyttelton. She is also a member ol the Lyttelton branch of the Mothers Union. r , Messrs G. J. F. Cowan (Mount Pleasant) and W. O. Cowan (Christchurch) are sons, and there are two grandchildren. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE UNION CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH Miss Henderson presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Temperance facts were read to <=how that even a little drink has been known to cause a motor accident because alcohol makes drivers less quick to make prompt decisions. Members

heard with great regret of the death of their devotional superintendent, Mrs Trott, formerly of Timaru, and a vote of sympathy was passed with her relatives. Miss Blackwell was elected delegate to the annual Dominion convention, to be held on March 13, in Dunedin. Owing to an indisposition, Mrs V. E. Taylor (Dominion president) had been unable to attend and give an address to celebrate Willard Day. The president read some interesting extracts from American temperance papers, and a collection was received in aid of the New Zealand fund. CRICKET CLUB'S DANCE A dance arranged by members of the Prebbleton Cricket Club was held in the public hall on Saturday evening.'

Mr Les. Kinsman's orchestra supplied dance music and Miss Violet Kolkman assisted with extras. Mr C. Hands was master of ceremonies. Many guests were also entertained in the card room, prizes being awarded to Mrs Seales, Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr T. Smith, and Mr V. Ayers. Those present included Mr and Mrs H. Goodwin, Mr and Mrs A. Smith, Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs Seales, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs G. Simpson, Mr and Mrs G. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs H. Cherry, Mr and Mrs C. Hampton, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs Hastie, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble. Mr and Mrs L. Harris, Mr and Mrs V. Ayers, Misses Elsie Gallagher, Doris O'Neill, Peggy O'Neill, Maida Caen, Alma Smith, Mavis Smith, Betty James, Jean Warren, Elsie Ford, Lily Ford, Margaret Barr, Doreen Tod. Barbara Jones Molly Hollands, Rhona Tod, Kathleen Tod, Violet Kolkman, Ina Ealem, Carmel Smith, Nancy Smith. Nancy Gallagher, Messrs C O'Malley, J. Hill, H. James, P. Dobby, O. Kesteven, J. Kesteven, A. Johnson, G. Gallagher, H. Knight D. Barr, J. Crozier, F. Gallagher, L. Gallagher, C. Kolkman, J. T. Gallagher, P. Smith, J. Cuneen, C. Woodward, D. Warren, P. Warren, G. Walker, H. Walker, R. Cherry, A. Giles, H. Giles, G. Ryan, R. Smith, and W. Millar. DANCE AT PURAU At Purau House on Saturday night Miss Doris Gardiner was hostess at a most enjoyable dance to give many friends an opportunity of saying goodbye to Miss Linley Jackson, of Purau, before her departure for England.

Those present were Mrs F. R. H. Gardiner, Mrs Alex. Gardiner, Mrs Alan Jackson, Misses Linley Jackson, Thelma Jackson (Ashburton), E. Isherwood, Ngaio, Runa, and Enid Gardiner, Dorothy Parr, Winifred and Edna White-Parsons, Joan Lynskey, Zeta Neville, and Myra Armstrong, Messrs H. N. Jackson, A. Jackson, lan Gardiner, L. Stanaway, O. Raymond, W. Clayton, T. Hobbs, A. Royds, K. Manson, and D. Gower. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs W. J. Duke, Mrs F. R. Hudson, and Mr and Mrs A. C. Laing (Dunedin), Miss P. Newton (Masterton), Mrs D. Dick (Barry's Bay), Miss E. Dunstan (Kurow), Mrs Slade and Miss Whetham (Cambridge), England), Mr and Mrs Simm (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs S. A. White (Grcymouth), and Mr and Mrs W. J. Lister (Timuru). Warner's Hotel: Mrs Hugonin, Miss Bullen (Kaikoura), Mr and Mrs M. Harold Atkinson, Miss Elva Atkinson (Mason Hills), Mrs Sholto Douglas (Ethfilton). United Service Hotel: Dr. and Mrs A. B. Rturtevant (Taumarunui), Mr and Mrs W. Rogers and Master Rogers (Westport), and Dr. and Mrs H. D. Robertson (Wnnganui). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs Charles If. Roberts (Selkirk, Scotland), Mr and Mrs Fuller (Picton), Mrs Grafton Bothamlcy and Mrs S. Robinson (Wellington), Mi's Hay (Geroldine), and Mr and Mrs Cottrell. The Lodge.: Mr and Mrs Lawrence M. Jones (University of Colorado, and University of Minnesota, U.S.A.). Mr and Mrs Arthur Nash, Mr and Mrs Irl T5. Wurnock, and Miss Josephine E. Tilden (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, U.S.A.).

TIMARU NEWS SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Mr and Mrs James Grant (Gray's Hills, Mackenzie Country), who were guests of Mrs A. Grant ("Aigantighe," Wai-iti road), have returned home. Mr and Mrs Frank Or win (Wellington), who were guests of Mrs W. Orwin (le Cren street), returned north yesterday. Mr and Mrs F. Hall-Jones (Invercargill), who were guests of Miss Loo Cartwright (Orbell street), have returned south. Mrs Templeman and Miss Monica Templeman (Christchurch), who were at "The Bungalow," have left for Tekapo. Mrs F. G. Raymond (Beverley road), who was staying with Mrs Gerald Murray (Glenmore) returned home yesterday. Dr. and Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich (Elizabeth street) have returned from a visit to Dunedin.

Dr. and Mrs G. H. Ussher, who have been spending a holiday in Dunedin, have returned to their home in Sefton street. Miss Rewa Campbell, who was the guest of Mr W. D. Campbell (Wai-iti road), has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs M. C. Harper and Miss Betty Harper (Waitawa) have returned from a trip to Lake Wanaka. Party at Holme Station A tennis tournament in honour of Lieutenant John Elworthy v/as given by his parents, Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworjthy, at Holme Station on Saturday. Many friends were given the opportunity to say good-bye to Lieutenant Elworthy, who. alter being a member of the staff of the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, will leave shortly for England. The tournament was played on two courts, the winners being Miss Sylvia Orbell and Mr Michael Gresson, who had an exciting finish with Mrs G. H. TJ. Ulrich and Mr Trevor Barker, An al fresco luncheon was served under the trees. Mrs Elworthy received her guests wearing a navy fock patterned in white and a wide blue hat with a cherry coloured band.

Among the quests were Mr,and Mrs Percy Ehvorthv. Mr and Mrs Harold Elworihy, Mr and Mrs W. T. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs R. L. Orbell, Mr and Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs C. Miller, Mr and Mrs C. H. Gresson, Mrs P. Gresson (LnvercargilD, Mr and Mrs W. H. Orbell, Mr and Mrs G. H. R. Ulrich, Dr. and Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, Commander V. Boyle and Mrs Boyle, Captain G. Hennessy and Mrs Hennessv, Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Mr and Mrs H. Sinclair-Thomson, Dr. and Mrs W. E. Gibson, Mr and Mrs D. Unwin, Mr and Mrs B. E. H. Tripp, Mi- and Mrs John Barker, Captain Robin Harper and Mrs Harper, Mrs F. L. Barker, Mr and Mrs Ynyr Robinson, Mr and Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs J. Temple, Mr and Mrs K. dc Castro. Commander G. Dennistoun and Mrs Dennistoun, Misses O'Brien, Ford, Catherine Johnstone, Margaret Rolleston, Diana Orbell, Loo Cartwright. Anne Lindsay (Sydney), Sylvia and Janet Orbell. Messrs E. Ehvorthy, G. Ritchie (Dunedin). H. Fenn. G. Chapman. J. Hargrcaves, T. Barker. M. Gresson, and Lieutenant John Ehvorthy. OBITUARY MRS IS. SF'AKUOW (SPECIAL TO TITK PRESS.) NELSON, March 4. In the death of Mrs E. Sparrow, the Takaka district has lost another highly respected pioneer settler. Mrs Sparrow was a daughter of the late Mr George Hailcs and was born in Brewood, Wolverhampton, England. In 1850 she came to New Zealand with her family in the ship Edward Thornhill. In 18G8 she married Mr E. Sparrow and moved to West Takaka. where she resided until her death. Mrs Sparrow is survived by her husband and a family of five daughters, Mrs J. Pease, Mrs R. Thompson, Mrs Campbell (Hawera), Mrs R. H. Sparrow, Miss Sparrow, and one son, Mr A. G. Sparrow (Takaka). i VALEDICTORY PARTY I To say good-bye to Miss Alma Blakeway, who for the last six years has been typist to the professorial board at Canterbury College, and who is leaving to be married, practically the whole of the staff assembled in the staff room at Canterbury College for morning tea on Friday. The Rector, Dr. J. Hight, on behalf of the college staff, presented Miss Blakeway with a dinner service, and while regretting her departure, wished her all possible happiness in the future. DANCE AT KAIAPOI Chinese lanterns and gaily-coloured streamers and parasols decorated the "Gray Raven" Hall, Kaiapoi, for the Oriental dance, held there on Saturday evening. Music was supplied by the Herdman-Fisk orchestra, and Mr C. L. Harwood was master of ceremonies. VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS

liruco Hotel, Akaroa: Professor and Mis -Andrew (Dunedin), Mr W. C. Brotherhood (Dunedin), Mr Hugh Shaw (Newton-Stewart, Scotland), Mr and Mrs C. Orme (Culverden), Mr and Mrs T. Watt (Blenheim), Lieutenant-Commander Tanner (H.M.S. Diomode), Mr W. Uussel, Mr 0. Meach.cn, Mr C. Werrcn, Mr O. Leigh ton (Ohristchurch), Mr and Mrs A. Bowling (Dunedin), Miss B. Courtenay, Mr N. Beveridge (Wellington), Mr Irvine McCallum (Wellington), Mrs J. McLcod (Now Plymouth), Mr and Mrs A. P Hobson (Ohristchurch), Mrs BooKer (Ohristchurch), Mr Parson, Mr Buckendge (Ohristchurch). Mr W. Barraclough (Christchurch), Mrs Bryant (Wellington). Franz Josef Glacier Hotel: Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the Misses H. and B. Baden-Powell. Colonel and Mrs Granville Walton. Mr L. S. Abbott, Mrs V. A. Billingham Mr H. Loewe, Vice-Admiral and Mrs Campbell. Miss J. B. Tolhurst, Major and Mrs Cochrane, Miss Lavers. Miss Birkett. Mr and Mrs Lazcnbey, Miss Fowler, Mr and Miss Harmer, Miss Muirhead, Miss G. M. Alellors. Miss Routhwaite (England), Mr and Mrs 11. S. Vaughan, Miss E. M. Keith (London), Mr E. A. Gibbons (Sydney). Br. and Mrs Douglas Bett (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs W. J. Kerr (Oamaru), Miss N; A. Tnvlor (Peshawar, India), Mr and Mrs L. Fa'wkner, Mrs and Miss Murwick, Mr .T. L. Anderson, Mrs L. Tolhurst (Mel. bourne). Miss L. Bunting, Mrs Tucker, Mrs A. Craig, Mr Norman Craig (Auckland), Mr ,T. J. Gower, Mr T. T. Armstrong, Mr J. M. Campbell, Mr 0. C. Clark. Mr L. Rharpe, Mr K. 11. Stewart, Mr and Mrs Taylor. Mr and Mrs Treleaven, Mrs T. V. M. Gibson, Mr and Mrs Plank, Mr and Mrs Drcyfeldt, Mr and Mrs Surrol (Cliristchurch), Mr and Mrs V. L. Palmer, Mr and Mrs B. Webster, Mrs and Miss Dymond. Mr D. J. Shea, Mrs S. Cory-Wright (Wellington). Miss Robertson, Miss Jean Dudley CAustralia), Mr D. Coonan (Manly). Mr H. Buss, Mr E. Douglas (Queensland), Commander Evans (Portsmouth), Mrs \V. and Miss C. Young (Marlborough), Mr and Mrs R. A. Letts (Bulawayo), Mr and Mrs W. Anderson (Penang, S.S.), Mr and Mrs F. P. Delf (Magnetic Island. Queensland). Mr J. M. Burrell (New South Wales), Mr and Mrs Boulton (Sumner), Mr and Mrs G. E. Parker (New Plymouth). and Mrs B. 0. Warren (Timnru), Messrs Kinir, Hunter, Markby. Tihbell, and Newman (Nelson 1, Mrs and Miss Morrison (G'eraldine).

CITY THEATRES + REGENT "WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS" Considerable discrimination and a fine appreciation of both dramatic and literary qualities are needed for the faithful translation to the screen of a well-written stage play. This is all the more so when the play is by Sir James Barrie, who offers to the maker of films no opportunities for the lavish pr sensational "sets" in which the screen can assert itself as a superior medium to the stage. Yet the makers of "What Every Woman Knows," which is now being shown at the Regent Theatre, have done their work well. The film version is even more than a mere translation. It is able to stand by itself, and it will be recognised by those who have never read Sir James Barrie's play as an excellent film, well-acted, well-balanced, and technically without a noticeable flaw. It is an admirable example of the screen meeting the stage on equal terms and losing nothing by the comparison. The story is a simple one, and above all a human one, in which ambition, natural kindliness and Scottish caution are the spiritual background. Of the cast, first of all should be mentioned Helen Hayes. This actress has the remarkable faculty of turning to good account what might well be regarded as disqualifications for great acting. She is ably supported by that fine actor, Brian Aherne, and Lucille Watson and Madge Evans. "CLEOPATRA" "Cleopatra," the talking film version of an immortal romance, will be shown [ at tlfe Regent Theatre next Saturday. Ii is described by critics abroad as at least equal in splendour to such pictures as "The Ten Commandments." "The King of Kings," and "The Sign of the Cross." No fewer than 8000 plavers were engaged in its production. Nothing is too big for Cecil B. de Mille to attempt, and in "Cleopatra" he has gone the limit in his endeavour to produce something of towering magnificence. All the lavish spectacle oi Egypt, the magnificence and power of Rome, with 600 chariots. 500 black slaves. 1000 steeds, and 300 dancing girls, Cleopatra's abduction to desolate wastes of the burning desert, the ballet of the leopards, Calpernia's banquet, the siege of Alexandria and its spectacular battle, the astounding battle of Actium, the Egyptian serenade to the stars — these and more are presented on the screen, while the love romance of Cleopatra with Caesar and Marc Antony is unfolded. When Marc Antony, stalwart warrior and staunch friend of Ctesar, sets out to capture Egypt's beautiful queen, little does he realise how he was to get her. Not with sword and shield, but with his heart. And when love changed a queen into a woman the destiny of the whole world was changed.

Staged against the background of Rome and Egypt in their glory, "Cleopatra" brings a faithful account of the undying love story of these two great figures to the screen. Claudette Colbert plays the roll of Cleopatra, Henry Wilcoxon Marc Antony, and Warren William Julius Caesar. MAJESTIC "MENACE" If the best book thrillers are those which set a problem and, by laying before the reader certain facts, challenge him to find the solution, the best screen thrillers are those in which an atmosphere of danger, fear and mystery is created. Among those who have seen "Menace," which is being shown at the Majestic Theatre this week, probably no one who hoped to find that atmosphere produced by a good story, very fine acting and skilful producing, would say anything other than that his hopes were fulfilled a dozen times over. "Menace" is a picture of rare power, the more so because it does not rely on "spookiness" but on a credible situation. The virtue of the acting lies more in the high even standard attained by the whole cast rather than in any one outstanding performance. As Helen Chalmers and Colonel Crecy, Gertrude Michael and Paul Cavanagh, the leading players, do very well all that is asked of them. As Mrs Thornton, the lady whose age, for she has passed her three score years and ten, allows her to speak her mind openly and to take liberties otherwise denied, Henrietta Crosman compels attention and deserves much praise. And there are at least two other players for special mention.

The theme of the film revolves about a maniac who is intent on taking the lives of three people who were wrongly accused of his brother's death. After dodging this terrible vengeance for years, the three meet in a mountain home in Hollywood, to trap the fiend, but complications ensue when unexpected guests arrive. The murderer strikes, and one of the guests dies; he strikes again, but is unsuccessful, and the climax is finally reached after a series of exciting incidents. Others in the east include Forrester Harvey as Crecy's chauffeur, and Halliwell Hobbes, as the butler. CRYSTAL PALACE "LONDON SPEAKS" The London in "London Speaks," the film which began a season at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, is the real London, the great metropolis throbbing with life and bright with a million lights. Greater Australasian Films have offered it on the screen, not as the setting for an entertainment, but as an entertainment itself; and it is almost certain to be popular. For London is always before us—in history, in literature, in the news of the

day—and New Zealanders attach a certain sentiment to it. While it is a traveller's story, "London Speaks" is not a travelogue, it takes the audience into London, unfolds all the scenes of romantic interest—the Tower, St. Paul's, Madame Tussaud's, Rotten Row, the Old Curiosity Shop—and leads on into exciting discoveries and adventures. Indeed, everything that one has imagined one would do and see if a trip to London became a possibility is in the film. The adventure starts with the arrival of the ship in the famous docks, giving an opportunity of studying from the deck of the ship the perspective of London. Then it passes into the heart of the city and the audience realises the humour that London contains and sits back and laughs heartily at one of Britain's best salesmen in Petticoat Lane as he tries to sell a most intimate portion of ladies' apparel. Many famous people, from the King downwards, appear in "London Speaks." London's life, historic interest, and fascination, all are cleverly blended. In addition, Mr Dave McGill appear:on the stage and sings a brac'-rct of songs of old London.

TIVOLI "THE NOTORIOUS SOPHIE LANG" A picture which brings a star to the screen for the first time always arouses expectation of new enjoyment, an expectation which is more than fulfilled by the startlingly brilliant acting of Gertrude Michael in "The Notorious Sophie Lang." It would not be enough to say that she is beautiful and talented; for she has a distinction of manner and voice, unusual and fascinating, that excites the interest of the audience with the tang of something fresh, both in acting ability and personality. The picture gives her a splendid opportunity to show her amazing versatility: it presents her in the role of a jewel thief, obliging her not only to change her whole personality as often as she has to face new situations, but to remain equally attractive with every change. The leading. man, Paul Cavanagh, plays the part of another crook, Sophie Lang's rival, with a skill that matches her own. Between them they provide unremitting excitement and amusement. When they are finally united it is only after a never-flagging battle of wits —full of breathless and humorous situations—not only with the police but between themselves. The role of Sophie Lang's accomplice is taken by Alison Skipworth, a name which is a sufficient recommendation of delightful humour and highly finished acting. Others in the cast include Arthur Byron and Leon Errol. PLAZA "TRANS-ATLANTIC MERRY-GO-ROUND All the ingredients necessary for good entertainment are present in . "Trans-Atlantic Merry-Go-Round," which is now being shown at the Plaza Theatre, and so skilfully are they mixed that the production is full of interest from the first scene until the last. Tuneful songs with good voices to sing them, comedy, and drama alternating throughout, clever dancing, and spectacular scenes are some of the many attractions of "Trans-Atlantic Merry-Go-Round," and, when to these arc jidded a murder that takes some solving, even the most blase ot picturegoers would find it hard not to show his enthusiasm for such a production. Gene Raymond and Nancy Carroll share the acting honours, and provide much of the love interest, relieved with some sparkling comedy moments. Sydney Howard, as a perpetually drunk passenger, and Mitzi Green, with some brilliant impersonations and some good songs, are screamingly funny, and the others in the cast are almost equally as good. The story which, as its name suggests, takes place on a trans-Atlantic liner, has so many facets that it is impossible adequately to disclose in short compass, and it is one of the Iriumphs of "Trans-Atlantic Merry-Go-Round" that it keeps a plot with so many ramifications from becoming 100 complicated for easy following. The story has the audience guessing throughout, and the comedy element, excellent though it is. is never so strong as to overshadow the dramatic climax that is felt to be approaching. * The supporting programme i.s of a high standard, and the best item in it is a silly symphony, "Peculiar Penguins." which is good enough in itself to attend the theatre to see.

LIBERTY "LAST OF THE DUANES" AND "HEAT LIGHTNING" Action and thrills a-plenty are combined in the new double-feature programme—"Last of the Duanes" and "Heat Lightning"—which was shown at the Liberty Theatre on Saturday. The spirit of Zane Grey's popular story of the west has been completely recaptured in "Last of the Duanes," the tale of a young man who was outlawed after he had killed the cowardly murderer of his father. The part of Buck, the "last of the Duanes," is taken by George O'Briei;. He gives a fine portrayal of the hunted but fearless rider, alone, and with the thought always with him that he is a marked man. Lucile Browne takes the leading role opposite O'Brien, and the combination is a particularly happy one. "Heat Lightning" is a drama, enacted under the sweltering sun and the eerie, flickering heat lightning of a mid-American desert, but combining action, romance, and light comedy. The laurels for acting in this picture must go to Aline MacMahon—her performance is really exceptional. Shegives a fine, dramatic portrayal, and is rf-ly supported by Ann Dvorak, as her pretty but wilful sister, and Preston Foster, as her erstwhile lover, both of whom give polished performances. MAYFAIR "THE GAY DIVORCEE" For sheer novelty, sensational spectacles, and peals of laughter, "The Gay Divorcee" merits the gratitude of all theatre-goers. Many a day has passed since Hollywood producers have released such a thoroughly hilarious story of romantic complications; and many a year has gone by since Hollywood has produced, as this picture does, musical spectacles so intriguing and interesting. It is a new triumph for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, while the comedy work of Alice Brady, challenging that of Edward Everett Horton, who plays opposite her, is a revelation. This RKO-Radio comedy, a challenge to the immensely popular "Flying Down to Rio," in which Astaire and Rogers scored their first success, must appeal to every audience. Astaire again proves himself to be a welcome new screen type, a romantic light comedian with boundless charm, indifference and whimsicality. Miss Rogers is excellent, even amazing, in her dances with Astaire, in which she rivals the grace of this man who danced his way into the hearts of New York and London audiences. In "The Gay Divorcee," they introduce a new dance, called "The Continental," which is even more provocative than their former sucrsss, "The Carioca." Others in the cast include Erik Rhodes and Eric Blore, who repeat the same roles they enacted in the stage success from which the film was adapted. The film's musical numbers are credited to five noted composers—Cole Porter, who wrote the music and lyrics for the play; Mack Gordon, Harry Revel, Con Conrad, and Herb Magidson. Mark Sondrich was the director, and Dave Gould introduced several brilliant stage effects.

CIVIC I "ARE YOU A MASON?" Not for years has a film received j such unanimous praise as "Are You a Mason?" which is now in its second week of a most successful season at the Civic All-British Theatre. Ever since the opening, crowded houses have revelled in this famous story which has been popular as a stage play for more than 30 years, and which now turns out to be the funniest comedy ever presented on the screen. An outstanding cast is headed by two very popular stars, Sonnie Hale and Robertson Hare, who are given excellent support by Dave Burnaby, Lewis Shaw, and Gwyneth Lloyd, a charming newcomer to the screen. Each one of these stars is seen in roles suiting him to perfection and they all take full advantage of the opportunities offered. To tell the story of "Are You a Mason?" would, to some extent, spoil the enjoyment of a piece that depends for some of its success on a series of unexpected happenings. It is sufficient to say that a complex system of entanglements centres round the desire of a young wife that her husband should become a member of a Masonic lodge. It is impossible to write of all the hilarious situations that occur, and moving at a brisk pace from start to finish, the story keeps an audience in continual outbursts of laughter. "Passing Shadows," an excellent mystery drama starring Edmund Gwenn, precedes the main feature, completing a programme of outstanding merit. Box plans are now open at the theatre. GRAND "MANHATTAN MELODRAMA" "Manhattan Melodrama," which provides first-class entertainment in its compelling love story studded with dramatic and intensely emotional scenes and a generous sprinkling of comedy incidents and characters, is having a return season at the Grand Theatre. The galaxy of screen stars assembled in its action to support the powerfully-acted studies of American motive forces, presented by Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy, is bound to delight regular picture patrons, but it goes further than that. In the alternations of thrill, amusement, and gripping emotion that go to the making of the story's fascination, and in the presentment of typical high-lights of American gaiety and politics is ever present the national problem of keeping the balance between the power of the dollar and that of social probity. The supports include Chapter 11 of the serial, "Gordon of Ghost City," starring the popular Buck Jones.