News For Women

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21419, 11 March 1935, Page 2

News For Women

CURRENT NOTES Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, i who have been the guests of Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Cashmere House, left yesterday to visit Miss E. Tripp, Orari Gorge, and Mrs Bernard Tripp, Timaru. They will go to Dunedin on Thursday. Mrs F. G. Gibson, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs Russell Laidlaw, I Oaro. will return to Christchurch i to-morrow. She will leave for a I visit to England early next month. Mr and Mrs F. W. Bicknell have returned from a holiday spent at Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook. Mrs Russell (Palmerston North), who has been visiting her sister. Miss Hilda Williams. "Westmore, Gloucester street west, has returned to the North Island. Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station. Timaru) and Lieutenant I John Elworthy went on Saturday to visit Mrs W. N. Bond. Dunrobin, Southland, j Colonel and Mrs Granville Wali ton, who are. travelling with the ! Chief Scout and the Chief Guide, i Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and I who have been the guests of Mrs j J. Cracroft Wilson, Cashmere House, | left on Saturday evening for Orari : Gorge, where they are the guests ol Miss E. Tripp. Miss Ruth Herrick (Napier), who has been the guest of Miss Hilda Williams, "Westmore," Gloucester street west, will go to-day to stay with Miss Bromley Cocks. Ranfurly street. She will leave on Thursday for Dunedin. j Miss E. Overton (Hereford street west) will leave on Wednesday for England, travelling via Suez. Mrs James Hay, who is at present the guest of Mrs George Shirtclifie, Wellington, will leave on Friday by the Rangitiki for England. Mrs J. Keith Davidson and family (Gloucester street west), who are spending a holiday at Sumner, will return to Christchurch on Thursday. Mrs J. S. Middleton is at present Mrs Davidson's guest. Mr and Mrs Andrew Guild (Temuka) are making a motor tour of Southland. Mrs Richard Candy (Camp Bay) is at present the guest of her mother, Mrs John B. Pearson, and will later stay with her sister, Mrs J. Styche, of Rangiora. Miss Morrison and Miss Anderson, visitors from Australia, who .have been touring the South Island, left on Saturday night for Wellington. They will visit the tourist resorts of the North Island before returning to Australia. Mesdames T. E. Chisnall. H. J. Marriner, L. E. Haines and R. C. Joughin were elected to the council of the Te Waipounamu School for Maori girls at the annual meeting held at the school on Saturday. Piear-Admira) and Mrs Oram j Campbell are the guests ol Mrs i Brandon (Wellington), until they leave for England by the Rangitiki on March 15. Mrs J. Wyn Irwin and Mrs C. F. Smith have returned from a visit to Timaru. Mrs C. A. Fraer was elected an honorary lite member of the council of the Te Waipounanui School for Maori girls at the annual meeting held in the school grounds on Saturday. The Hon. Misses Heather and Betty Baden-Powell have been the guests of Mrs William Deans, "Sandown.

Miss Guncla von Dechende. a clever young Melbourne girl, who went to England two years ago with the object of training to be an actress, now finds herself instead in the responsible position of stage manager at the Embassy Theatre, Swiss Collage—famous among London theatrical folk as the "nursery" of many subsequent West End successes.

News from Baluchistan tells oi the death at Sibi. on January 23, of Mrs Gould, wife of Mi' B. J. Gould. C.M.G., C.1.E.. 1.C.5., Revenue and Judicial Commissioner in Baluchistan. Mrs Gould was formerly Miss KebbeJ], daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Kebbell, now of Alfredton. near Ekelahuna. She was born in New Zealand and was educated, until she was 14 years of age, at St. Pfiida's Collegiate School, Dunedin, after which her parents took her to England. Her married life was spent mostly in far distant parts of the Empire. The Council of the Society for Imperial Culture has issued invitations for the annual conversazione, which will be held at the Training College. Peterborough street, on Saturday, March 23, at 7.30. Many music lovers wiJl be pleased to hear that the recital to be given by Miss Betty Hilliard (contralto), and Mr Noel Newson (pianist), which was postponed, will be given on Saturday evening, March 16. in the Masonic Hall. Gloucester street. Miss Hilliard has recovered from the severe chill which caused the postponement of the recital on March 2. FOR SAFE: SLIMMING. NATURETTES arc; delinitely safe and gentle. • Entirely herbal. Wellington woman reduced 181b in four weeks. NATURETTES are s 1 wit . a moneyback guarantee. No fasting or evercises. 17 days' treatment for 7s 6d. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists. Cathedral square. —6 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, Christchurrh. —3 AMBULANCES USE "lODOSKIN " "IODOSKIN" is included in the First-Aid Kit of Ambulances. Every home should contain a bottle of "lODOSKIN." Apply it to cuts, bruises, abrasions, etc. It sterilises and immediately forms an artificial, protective skin. No bandaging is required. Standard equipment in Government Departments. Obtainable, Chemists and Stores. 1/6 and 2/6. Free sample from W. H. Simms and Sons, Ltd., Christchurch. —i Foot Specialist.--Miss B. Wilson, N.Z. Trained Nurse, Late British Institute of Chiropody, London, 699 Colombo street (near Hereford street). 'Phone 41-644 for appointments. —6

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

MORNING TEA Mrs Keith Garrick <Murray place), who will leave this week by the Rangitiki for a trip to Britain, was the guest of honour at a pleasant party given at Ballantynes on Saturday morning by Mrs M. S. Brown. The hostess wore a navy ensemble, the frock having a jabot of blue, grey, and pink check georgette, and her hat of navy felt had the brim upturned at the back. Mrs Garrick, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet, wore a black tourraine frock, with belt and collar of Marina green, and a wide black hat. The guests were Mrs Garrick. Mrs W. F. Watson, Mrs G. D. Fisher. Mrs W. S. Bean, Mrs E. R. Webb, Mrs David Matson, Mrs P. B. Hume, Mrs J. S. Hawkes, and Miss D. Hale. CHIEF SCOUT HONOURED l)U. AM) MRS KEN WICK'S (JUESTS The Dominion Chief 'Scout. Dr. P. Clennell Femvick. and Mrs Fenwick held a reception on Saturday morning in honour of the Chief Scout, Lord Baclen-Poweil, and Lady Baden-Powell and invited the Dominion headquarters' councillors and commissioners and their wives to meet the distinguished visitors. The pleasant party, which was quite informal, was held in a private reception room at Ballantynes, where the tables were decorated with scarlet geraniums and zinnias. On arrival Lady Baden-Powell was presented by the hostess with a beautiful bouquet, tied with ribbons of green, red. and yellow, the scouts' colours. Mrs Fenwick wore a brown ensemble, the frock being lightened by a collar and kilted jabot of beige georgette, and her hat was of brown felt. Lady Baden-Powell wore a navy and white striped ensemble and a navy hat. trimmed with white ribbon. Lord Baden-Powell, in thanking Dr. and Mrs Fenwick for their hospitality, said that it was just four years since his previous visit to New Zealand, and he hoped to come again. On his return to Europe he would visit Sweden and later would go to Africa. Then he might return to New Zealand. "My daughters," he said, "want to settle in the Dominion; my wife, too, would like to settle, and I want to catch a fish." Lady Baden-Powell expressed pleasure of meeting the members of the scouts' executive and emphasised the importance of friendly co-opera-tion between scouts and guides. The guests, all of whom were presented to the Chief Scout and Lady Baden-Powell, were Bishop Brodie. the Dean of Christchureh and Mrs Julius, Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson. Colonel and Mrs Granville Walton, Sir Robert and Lady Clark Hall. the Rev. W. H. Orbell and Mrs Orbcll, Colonel and Mrs F. B. Creswell, Major and Mrs J. W. Cramplon. Major and Mrs W. E. S. Furby. Miss Ruth Herrick (chief commissioner of New Zealand girl guides), Dr. F. J. Borrie, Captain F. Mclvor. Mr and Mrs Eric Gray. Mr and Mrs J. Downes. Mr and Mrs J. S. Middleton, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs A. W. Andrew, Mrs William Day. Mr and Mrs A. J. McEldowney. AERO CLUB DANCE On Saturday evening member* of the Canterbury Aero Club entertained their friends and the officers of No. 2 Bombing Squadron of the New Zealand Air Force at a successful dance held in the club's rooms at the Wigram Aerodrome. The ballroom had been effectively decorated for the occasion with Chinese lanterns, clusters of gailycoloured balloons, ferns, and bowls of chrysanthemums. Music was supplied by Fritz Seymour's orchestra. Those present included Mesdames Cyril J. Goode, K. O. Andrews, J. Poulton. George Blogg, Misses Kathleen Blackwell. Patricia Barron, Josenhine Barron. Joy Ilorman, NgaI'ita ' MacDougall. Joan Eraser. Betty Brown. Judith Barker. Marjory Whelan. Sylvia Hobson. Peggy Go wan, J. Collins, Mae Scofield. Amy Dixon, Ailecn Archer. Margaret. Davison. Lillian Harper. Ann Bishop, O. Wendelborn, Mona Evans, Eileen Boyland, M. Still. Ellen Ward, April Maclean, May Moon. Mary Smithson. Lucy Turner, van der Molen. Hilda Montgomery. Eileen Spicer, Munu Lockwood. Ethel Thomas. Squadron Leader G. L. Sledman. Flight Lieutenants S. A. Gibbons. A. G. Gerranc!, J. E. Rawnslev, E. A, Gibson. Flying Officers C. M. Dulhie, K. A. Brownjohn. R. G. Linklater, H. F. Armstrong. B. D. Armstrong, Messrs Cyril J. Goode. R. N. Barron, E. M. Bates, J. A. Young, J. A. Cant, L. E. Wood, Allan B. Fraser, K. O. Andrews. P. E. Dunne, T. Mullock. R. J. G. Bradley. L. Mahon. N. Duncan. G. McEvedy" S. E. Lambert. Colin Manson. II." Cheesman. W. J. Nanson, J Liddell Tennent, Francis Barred. A. W. Baxter, N. G. Bailey, A. B. W. George, G. R. Clemens, J. G. Morrison, R. T. Stokes. 11. W. McElroy, Frank Tu/lin. K. Reynolds. J. Frizzell, Russell Brown. F. Sharman, G. C. Lewis, and J. O'Connor.

The oldest living woman doctor in Europe is Dr. Mathilde Theyssen, who lives in retirement in Berne, in Switzerland, and who celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday recently. Dr. Theyssen left her country, Germany, when she was only 20 in order to study abroad. German universities being at that lime still closed to women. After having taken her M.D. degree at Lisbon University, she served her country as a doctor at the front during the wars of 1860 and 1870-71. For many years she practised her profession in China, Japan and other countries. The Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association lias received - a letter from the United States branch, No. 32, of the Canadian Legion, Seattle, stating that on the occasion of the recent death in Seattle of Mrs Joanna Bock, formerly Sister Lodge, of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service, a -meral with full military honours was arranged by local exservicemen's and women's organisations. A firing squad and bugler were provided by the Spanish-Ame-rican War veterans of Seattle and bearers by the Canadian Legion, while the pall-bearers were former war nurses from the Canadian and English armies. Miss Helen Wallace (Piimmerton), who has been visiting Christchurch as the guest of Mrs James Simmonds, "Green Gables," Hereford street, has returned to Greymouth, where she is the guest of Mr and Mrs G. A. Simmonds, Milton road. Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so, a small advertisement in the classified section of "The Press" will be all you need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. —6

GARDEN RECEPTION

(i ATI f EKING AT ''TE WHAREKOA" "Te Wharfckoa," the beautiful home of Ml- and Mrs A. Keith Hadfield, was looking its brightest and best on Saturday afternoon, when within its hospitable gates the members of the Christchureh Male Voice Choir held a very enjoyable garden reception. In bright sunshine, the many visitors strolled over the smooth shaven lawns, enjoyed the beauty of the flower gardens, with their roses, asters, and antirrhinums, and their wide borders of golden tagctes, or rested under the line trees and listened to the music of an orchestra, the members of which were Miss Maisie Ottey (piano), Mrs A. H. Bills (violin), and Miss Nancy Estall ("cello). Professor J. Shelley, vice-president of the choir, said that it was fitting that a musical society should hold its social activities in a garden, for in British culture, music and gardens were always associated and the character of the people, on the higher side, was shown in music and gardens. Just as Mr Hadfield's garden had attained a high standard in horticulture, so the Male Voice Chair had attained, perhaps, the highest standard in music in New Zealand, because of the skill of its conductor, Dr. J. C. Bradshaw. It was for the people of Christchureh to see that that standard was maintained, and for this purpose funds were necessary. This was the first occasion, Professor Shelley said, on which the choir had appealed to the public for support, and he hoped that, notwithstanding the depression, generous help would be forthcoming. "If there Is one thing more than another that is required during a depression," he said, "it is music-singing. Englishmen have always gone round the world singing. Erasmus had said that England was a nest of singing birds, and I hope the public of Christchureh will help Dr. Bradshaw to make New Zealand a nest of singing birds." Professor Shelley thanked Mr Hadfield for lending his garden for the reception, and "thus showing his public spirit by sharing his joys with others. Mr Hadfield welcomed the visitors, specially mentioning Dr. and Mrs Bradshaw, and wished the promoters of the fete the greatest success. Colonel Murray Gard'ner (secretary), Mr W. D. Marks (treasurer), and Mr G. W. Drayton, who was in charge of the sports section, worked hard for the success of the fete, and they were assisted bv the following stall-holder;; and helpers:—Cakes, Mrs Murray Gard'ner, Mrs A. E. Ward, Miss Katrine Loughnan, Mrs W. J. Richards, Mrs C. Richards; tea, Mrs W. D. Marks, Mrs T. H. Turner, Miss Joan Gard'ner, Miss Ena Ward, and Miss Roma Ward; sweets, Mrs Robert Lake and Mrs J. Filer: miniature golf, Mr A. Gainsford and High Scnool boys; ice cream and soft drinks, Miss Gwyneth Stevens and Miss Betty Marks; produce, Mr and Mrs J. Allotl; coconut shy, Mrs B. Bernstein and Mr H. C. Smith; nail-driving Mr A. G. Ward and Mr W. J. Richards. The prize-winners in the children's lancv dress parade were as follows: Tvlosl original costume. Nancy Wise 'Doily Vardcn): best dressed boy, Waller Yagodzench: best dressed girl, Joan Mitchell 'Shepherdess) and Snirley Ru: hbridgo (Madame Pompadour) equal l. CHKISTIAN KNDEA V(>l R SOCIAL 'lhe social given in the Bridge Street Hail on Saturday by the South Brighton Junior Christian Endeavour Society was well attended, and the guests spent an enjoyable time in community singing, games, and competitions. A playette, in which the parts were taken by Nola Haley, Norma Christensen, and Audrey Foster, was much appreciated. The leader i.Vlr A. E. Lawry) welcomed the guests, and the president (the Rev. S. Bailey > spoke of the value of the C'hri.Viian Endeavour movement in training boys and girls in leadership. Mr K. Beiulali. assistant leader of the New Brighton Christian Endeavour Society, congratulated the South Brighton branch on its progress. Anions those present were lluj Rev. S. Bailey. Mesdames L. SUible.v and A. Foster. Misses Eileen Lawry, Nancy Bendall. Rona Templeton, Ngaire Haynes, Iris Higgins. Gwen Templeton, Audrey Foster, Melva Haley, Betty Templeton. Joan Watts, Jocelyn Gramme)-, Gladys Crawford. Betty Bach, Norma Christensen, Margaret Coghill, Sylvia Fisher, Peggie Symes, Alva Boyd, Lottie Crawford, Ethne Buckley, Nola Haley. Messrs lan Moody, K. Bendall. David Gibson. Raymond Comfort. Neil Ellis. Ivor Owen, Frank Bishop. Wesley Lawry, Raymond Ellis, Ivan Tyson, J.'Brcitmeyer, W. Mitchell, A. Rhodes. W. Breitmeyer, Malcolm Haines. Ross Haines, and George Stubley. CAR 1) SOCIAL Members of the I'rebbleton Wonien'.i Institute arranged a successful card social, which was held in the Public Library. Prebbleton. Amongst the guests were several visitors from the Broadfleld branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union. Prizes were won by Mesdames H. Prebble. W. Downey, Messrs T. Smith, and J. Cuneen. Mrs T. Smith was awarded a consolation prize. Mrs A. Smith and Mr J. Hill were thanked for donations U) the prize fund. Those present were Mesdames G. Askew, W. Kolkman, L. Gallagher, J. Easterly rook, H. Prebble, J. Giles, W. Downey. J, Bannerman, A. Colenso, Woods, J. Nicholas, C. Ryan, J. Cuneen, A. Wheeler, A. Page. R. Page. A. Smith. A. Gallagher, T. Smith, L. Harris, Hastie. A. Thomson, C. Jiands, Misses F. Hamilton, M. Easterbrook. Messrs W. Kolkman. J. Easterbrook. A. Bennett. J. Cuneen, C. Ryan, A. Wheeler. C. Woodward. C. Hands. T. Smith. C. O'Malley, W. Downey. A. Thomson. H. James. J. Hill, G. Simpson. A. Gallagher, J. Hartncll. W. Rapley. H. Pret>ble, A. Giles, and J. Cuneen.

WEDDINGS

OBERY—MANNING | The wedding was celebrated recently at the Holy Innocents Church, Amberley, of Hazel Doris, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. H. Manning (Amberley), to Hoi-ace Alva, third son of Mr and Mrs R. Obery, Amberley. The Rev. E. E. Maiden performed the ceremony. Mrs S. Warwick was organist. The bride was escorted by her father. She wore a frock of white coin-spol net, mounted on white taffeta, and made with a fichu collar outlined with pearls and finished with a spray of orange blossom. The long sleeves were pointed over the hands, and the skirt, trimmed with frilling, was inset with satin which widened into a train, A circlet of orange blossom and silver ribbon held in place her long tulle veil, which was embroidered with silver, and begonias and silver leaves were arranged in her bouquet. Marie Busch (Amberley) and Naida McAulay (Christchureh), as bridesmaids, wore frocks of peach-pink and white taffeta respectively, made on Victorian lines with long full skirts and fichu bodices. Their picture hats matched their frocks, and they carried sheaves of gladioli to tone. The bride received a silver horseshoe from her small niece, Ruth Jarvis. Mr L. Taylor (Amberley; was best man, and Mr Douglas Coleman (Broomfield) was groomsman. A reception was held in the Parish Hall. Mrs Manning received the guests, wearing a navy and beige patterned satin frock with a beige georgette collar, a navy silk coat, and a baku straw hat to match. She carried a bouquet of French marigolds.' The bridegroom's mother wore a blue and pink floral marocain frock, a Marina blue coat, and a blue and beige straw hat. Her bouquet was composed of regal lilies. When Mr and Mrs H. A. Obery i left by car for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a navy romaine ensemble, trimmed with white, and navy felt hat to match. R O BINSON—W E D L A K E At St. John's Church, Latimer square, the wedding was celebrated recently by the Rev. J. T. McWilliam, of Edna Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. O. Wedlake, Avonside, to Charles Henry, youngest son of the late Mr R. Robinson, and of Mrs Robinson, Chester street. Mr Claude Davies was the organist. Belladonna lilies and Michaelmas daisies arranged in the church made an effective setting for the frock of ivory satin charmeuse, worn by tho bride, who was given away by her father. The frock, made on ciose-tit-ting lines, had a cowl neckline and long sleeves cowled at the shoulders. Her tulle veil, with a deep border of Limerick lace, billowed over the oval train of her frock. A small lace cap, edged with orange blossom buds, held the veil to the head, and the bride's sheaf was composed of white hothouse flowers. A frock of coral-pink malaiasse, cut on the bias, and made with a high neckline and raglan cape sleeves, was worn by Miss Ngaire Wedlake, the bride's sister, who acted as bridesmaid. Her hat of silver grey crinoline straw was trimmed with pink velvet ribbon, and pink begonias, and carnations were arranged in her bouquet. The little flower-girl, Miss Ruth Beattie, a cousin of the bridegroom, wore a Kale Greenaway frock of blue georgette trimmed with pink rosebuds, and a blue Juliet cap with similar trimmings. Mr R. Robinson attended his brother as best man. Pink and blue flowers decorated the reception room and lounge at Dixieland. where Mrs Wedlake received the gue?ts. She was wearing a brown and white patterned frock of pebble crepe trimmed with fine kilting on the sleeves and neckline, and her small brown hat of pedaline straw was finished with a tangerine feather mount. Tangerine flowers compsoed her bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a dovc-grcy and navy blue figured trock of silk crepe, and a navy pedaline straw hat. She carried crimson flowers. When Mr and Mrs C. H. Robinson left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a beige and brown ensemble and a smart hat to match. I'HILBRICK—JOBLIN Lilies and hydrangeas decorated St. Paul's Church. Tai Tapu, for the wedding. celebrated recently, of Beatrice Comley. elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. T. Joblin. Tai Tapu. to Henry John, eldest .son of Mr and -Mrs Philbrick, Melbourne. The Rev. T. M. Curnow (Lincoln) performed the ceremony, and Mr J. J. Willan was the organist. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a trained frock of ivory windswept crepe, cut on classical lines. Her long tulle veil, embroidered in true lovers' knots, was held in place with a small cap finished with sprays of orange blossom at each side, and she carried a sheaf of white lilies. Miss Nancy Joblin, who attended her sister, wore a delphinium blue frock of windswept crepe, the narrow yoke and sash being of silk velvet to tone. Blue velvet flowers composed her halo head-dress and pink lilies were arranged in the sheaf which she carried. Mr R. Barclay (Christchureh) attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Tai Tapu Hall, where the bride's mother received the guests, wearing a black and white silk ensemble and a smart black straw hat. Her flowers were mauve asters and mignonette. The bride travelled in a tailored blue fleckc-ri :-uit, and a l'elt hat to torn-. STACK—K.'AX The marriage was celebrated recently at the Catholic Church, Ashburton, of Eileen Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. McGuigan ("Moorcroli," Hinds), and David Richard, son cf the late Mr and Mrs Stack, Highbank. The Very Rev. Dean O'Donnell performed the ceremony and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Miss M. Dunn was organist, and a solo was sung by Miss A. McGuinness. The bride's frock of ivory georgette and lace was cut on princess lines, the draped neckline being caught with a spray of orange blossom. Tiny buttons fastened the back of the bodice, and long skirt, which lengthened into a train and was inset with lace. A coronet of orange blossom held in place the embroidered tulle veil, and lilies were arranged with roses and abutilons in her shower bouquet. Mr McGuigan escorted his daughter, who was attended by her three sisters. Misses Frances, Patricia, and Hazel McGuigan. The bridesmaids' frocks of romaine serge were in pastel shades of blue, green, and lemon respectively. They were made with short trains, and were finished with velvet bows of matching shade, the long, slashed sleeves being trimmed with frilling. Their little caps of velvet and tulle were trimmed with posies, and they carried bouquets of abutilons, roses and lilies to tone with their frocks. j As the bride left the church, she I was presented with a good luck token

by her small cousin, Miss Francie Hyland. The bridegroom was attended by his brothers, Mr J. Stack, as best man, and Messrs E. and F. Stack as groomsmen. A reception was held at Lewitt's rooms, where Mrs E. McGuigan, assisted by Miss Stack, received the guests. The bride's mother wore a navy ensemble and a hat to tone. Her bouquet was of golden and autumnshaded flowers, Miss Stack wore a navy suit and hat, and carried a bouquet of mauve flowers. The bride travelled in a Lido blue wool georgette suit and a felt hat. She carried a coat to match her frock. BLANK—CI RTIS The marriage of Sylvia Rosella. second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. J. Curtis. Yaldhurst, to James Selwyn, third son of Mr and Mrs W. Blank, Yaldhurst, was celebrated recently at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Upper Riccartori. The Rev. H. T. York, assisted by Archdeacon York, per formed the ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Mr Clarence Turner. The bride was escorted by hev father. Her frock of ivory crinkle crepe was made on classical lines, the hemline and train being finished with a deep pleating. Pleating also trimmed the shoulders and the cowled sleeves, which were caught into tight cuffs below the elbows. A "halo" of lace held in place her long tulle veil, and white begonias and belladonna lilies were arranged in her trailing bouquet. Miss Monica Curtis attended her sister as bridesmaid. She wore a frock of apricot silk, made with a cowled neckline and sleeves, a large butterfly being placed at the back of the waistline. Ker hat was of white silk straw and her bouquet was composed of pink dahlias, begonias, and lemon chrysanthemums. Mr George Blank, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. As she left the church the bride was presented with a decorated horseshoe by little Wendy Blank, niece of the bridegroom. A reception was held at the Oddiellows' Hall. Tne guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a wineberry silk marocain frock trimmed with frilling and a black straw hat relieved with lemon. Shs carried a bouquet of lemon-shaded hothouse flowers. Mrs Blank wore a navy silk marocain frock with fawn trimmings and a navy felt hat finished with a feather mount. Mrs F. Langbein, sister of the bride, wore a navy silk frock relieved with white and a hat to match. When Mr and Mrs J. S. Blank left by car for the south the bride was wearing a saxe blue frock trimmed with white, a brown coat, and a brown felt hat. KIXVIU—MUSSON | I he wedding was celebrated recently i at St. Luke's Church, Hinds, of Cath- i crine May. second daughter of Mr and 1 Mrs W. P. Musson. Hinds, to John Robert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J Kmvjg, of Douglas. Isle of Man. The Rev. Basil Taylor performed the cere- : jnony, and Mrs E. Watson was organ-; . I Friends of the bride had decorated' the church with pink and cream flow-! ers. j The bride, who was escorted by her | father, wore a close-fitting frock of ivory silk ottoman cord, the skirt forming a pleated train at the back, j The long sleeves were puffed above; the elbows. Her veil of silver embroidered net, caught at each side of the head with sprays of orange blossoms, tell m deep folds over the train or her frock, and her trailing bouquet was of white hothouse flowers and roses. She carried also a white piayer book, a gift from the Sunday school. J Misses Eva and Alma Musson. who attended their sister, wore frocks of apricot and pale pink diagonal silk crepe respectively. The frocks were made on princess lines, pointed frills at the necklines extending into narrow Medici collars, and the sleeves weic! puffed below the elbows and caught into narrow bands at the wrists , heir bouquets of hothouse toned with their frocks J Mr Edward Lowe was best man, and a V,' L , acted as groomsman. j As the bride was leaving the church shi received a silver horseshoe from hei cousin, little Conway Rummell. Alter the ceremony the guests wpvp Efw" P S A^urS hIPPb «iiv Musson t wore a frock of black silk crepe patterned in green Her bw:;ri^ Vith tou 4 ches of white. Her blcxk was trimmed with' white, and she carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. uuu <l ue t ox Mrs Matheson, grandmother of the bi ide. wore a navy satin frock and straw hat to match. CK and For travelling, the bride wore a tailored suit of black diagonal tweed a clay-beige crepe de chine blouse and an angora felt hat to tone ulouse - and Mr and Mrs J. R Kinvio „.in their future home in Chrfstchurch BKOUUi—M'DONALD cenSy m a"lf . rc * Church. Colombo street pf Ivy l El'iza" beth, eldest daughter of Mr and R. B. McDonald, Fairview street Cash m£% to ß Sk am o? ard ' ™ Sf The Rpi I p ofllce road > Merivale. ceremopv w- R °i ers , Performed the decorated thf 1G ? ? f the bride had Phik iSers llUrch with mauve and her h fa1 b hS e " Wh ° Was §iven awa >' & ivnrv ' V ? re a tra ined frock of lines Str made on long fitting flared to 6S ' and then fllllv / ground. The silk lace yoke was finished at the back with a

row of tiny pearl buttons, and the lact sleeves were cowled to the elbows ar.i fitted to form points over the har.d'i Her veil of fine tulle, hand-embroid-ered in true-lovers' knots, was arranged from a cap of lace, and she carried a shower bouquet of white asters, gladioli, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her two sisters as matrons of honour. Mrs E. C. Searell wore a frock of floral georgette, and Mrs A. H. Hepworth's frock of green georgette was patterned in a similar design. Both frocks were made alike, with close-fitting bodices, and slightly trained skirts trimmed with pointed frills in front. Velvet ribbon to tone with their frocks trimmed their widebrimmed hats of leghorn straw, and they carried bouquets of autumn tinted flowers. Mr E. K. Phillips was best man. and Mr W. E. Brough acted as groomsman. Mr and Mrs McDonald received their guests at Dixieland. The bride's mother was wearing a brown floral crepe de chine frock patterned in lemon and marigold and finished with a marigold pleated yoke. Her coal and hat toned with her frock and she carried a bouquet of lemon and orange shaded marigolds. The bridegroom'* mother wore a navy ensemble with grey and coral trimmings, and a hat to match. Coral shaded flowers composed her bouquet.

OBITUARY MRS J. SPENCE The high esteem in which Mrs J. - en ce was held was shown by the large number of friends who atverLn her funeral held at the Horsley 11 5- remeti.rv, Hawarden. The late H-4ner.ee was noted for her great Iness to tnoie iti trouble, for her k rrofitv to all causes, and for her ® k f n r various organisations. v °l cbort service at the house was finr'ted bv the Rev. J. H. Robertcon W -t 'the graveside Mr Robertson' -t-as agisted bv the Rev. Mr Whitfon 1U Thp pall-bearers were Messrs J. JudA Stewart, J. Allen, and W. Low!rv' "grandsons. . iWnl IribuK> were received from i; Jim. Bella and family, Mrs Jud'a'nd iCciini-V 1 Kaimiora). Janet and \°. n thnr and family. Mrs Holder, Annie i r,eoi. Hawarden Tennis Club, rvirK ar '- 111 ' Arres family, Ladies' plbvterian 'Juild, Mr and Mrs R. nticp* Hawardeii-Waikari Presbyterian rHm'ch. Mr and Mrs W. B. Cooper, Mr AHams Jack and Gladys, Mr and Mrs T Ben'tley, Mrs Feek and Alma, Mr Mrs J- Doak and family, manager B staff of New Zealand Farmers' Conn Association, Ltd., Hawarden, WilSP' Anderson and family (Mason's mat) members of the Hawarden Plun-i-pt Society. W. Gilbert and family, Uedbury Hall Trustees. Mr and Mrs r Doak and family, Hawarden SaleCompany, Mr and Mrs John filbert, Lizzie and Jack (Killinchy). n and E. Toshack, Lizzie, Jack, and f-nil'y Sandy and Bess, Mrs J. K. Forrester and Frank, members of the Hawarden School Committee. Aunt Sophie, Willie. Kitty and family, Sam, Winnie and family. Mrs Rollo and Grantie, B. and M. Lowery, James and Jean. TENNIS DANCE Tftjs year, for the first time, Canterbury tennis teams won the annual interprovincial competition for both tbe Wilding Shield and the Nunneley Casket, and to honour the teams and to encourage social relations, amongst players, a strong committee organised an evening gathering which was held at the United Club's pavilion on Saturday night, and was a pronounced succ«s Bridge was played until 10 o'clock, when supper was served and a dance foiiowed. Mr R. Browning, on behalf of the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association, presented members of the'teams with badges as mementoes of their success. Members of the organising committee 'vere Misses D. Auburn, D. Musgrave, Meiva Wake, Elaine Perry, Svivia Gcss, Messrs J. H. W. Sheppard W. G. Somerville, Eric Burn, J. Dolph, J. W. D. Fisher, J. R. Johnston (convener). \r.icngst those present were Mr and Mrs J. H. W. S'neppard, Mr and Mrs M. G. Scmerville, Mr and Mrs F. O. Schmidt, Mr and Mrs J. O. Hutchison, Mr and Mrs C. Angas, Mr and Mrs J Merccr. Mr and Mrs N. H. Barlow, Mr and Mrs W. Earie, Mr and Mrs A. E. Mercer, Mr and Mrs R. L. Ronaldscn, Mr and Mrs Mansell, Mr and Mrs A. D:maldscn, Mr and Mrs C. L. R:u,en. Mesdames T. W. Lewis. Earl, LonsHC.. H. Bai'lcw, Burns, Misses Mr.ricrie Sherris. Melva Wake, Sylv.a Goss. D. Earl. Jill Shand. Joyce Eiunden. M. Brookes. K. Mullins, Tiic''ma Poole, D. Auburn, Grace Parr, D. Murgravc. R. Jeffs, G. Drummond, Noeictn Bishop. Gertrude Moore, Madeleine Pyne. M. Stevenson, Martare t Hamilton. Helen Bruce, Jean Stevdison, Alison Cooper, M. Saunders. Rutherford. Irine Poole, K. McNarara. R. Smith. Romola Barry, Joy Perry, Jean Senior. Ena Fleetwood, D. IVhite, Edna Edmonds, Pauline Jeffrey?, Mildred Gnrbutt, Dorothy tt'auchop, Joan Nance Borden, Messrs K. Staples, Bullen, B. D. Duffield. T. W. Walls. J. W. D. Fisher. I. Corich, C. F. Penfold, H. Dymond, J. Cainm, M. Rumbold, M. Heenan, Hugh Francis, J. Minson, J. Walsh, T. Bowbyes. G. W. Flint, F. J. Campbell, E. Bourke, E. Rodgers, M. H. Kemp, T. Frimnell, H. Kitson, G. Tiffen, G. Geddes. E. W. Cleland, Maurice Simes, Blakiston. R. S. Beveridge, J. W. Arnold, M. Esquilant, £■ L. Prebble, D. Hewlett, J. Williams, J- N. Hamilton. E. West, and Norman Strachan.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH A. M. ilassall J. m. Corad'n* (Masterton;, F. (\\ p]lington). Smith, Clements, Miss V. Trp.'h'-n A. 1,. Wil- ; (Melbourne l, Mr rind Mrs and Miss (Auckland;, Mr arid Mrs W. Hanna U-IDdooj. tlarer.d'jn }).!!<•!. ii r £n 4 j[ rj . Groeuliam 'ffjOrg, \ ii'turia;, Mrs Seymour (GisMrs K. C. Bartram (Tolaga Bay), ,E o Mrs Tys'j.-i (Dunedin). Si-r'.ii'e liofel: Mr nnd Mrs 11. •''tltrio an,. Mis? M. MeLerie (Chicago), 7? J l '. Cui 7 i -' (London). Miss A. E. Hamv' 1 Parker (.Melbourne), Mr and * H Arm (Uunedi)i), and Miss i'almur Usaland). " L,J * t'ity Jlotel: Mr and Mrs AV. Andcr'•2 (Pinai:;-), Mr arid Mrs A. S. Steffens ?*- Mr and Mrs M. Kowntree, Mr Mrs J. A. Ncil.-on, Mrs I'. Sheriff (wnediti). tamer's Mrs If. W. Satchell (MelMi-.;, 11. Thompson and J. Tapper isvfrcugill:, J! r and Mrs U. T. Birhards ry-l'J-:, Knelaml). Mi.-s B. 11. Russell ii.p» r ,,,, n .\- (ir ,] ;l :!r aM j j lrs Rosser t; " r - #RU 31 r* !••:!(I ( Aucklandand Mrs J. (DuriodinJ.

PLUNKET SOCIETY WOOLSTON-LINWOOD SUBBRANCH Mrs W. K. Lauchland presided at the committee meeting of the Wool-ston-Linwood sub-branch of the Plunket Society. Others present were Mesdames H. Ayers. G. Basan, R. G. Douglas. T. Harris, E. H. Hogg, D. Lingard, and A. Douglass. Subscriptions and donations were received from Mesdames F. Kinely, G. Basan, J. H. Wenmoth. and E. A. Sewell. Nurse Harman reported that she had paid 10 visits to homes in Woolston, and 71 adults and 70 babies had visited the rooms. There had been three new cases. At Linwood, Nurse Aitken had visited 23 homes, and 107 adults, 100 babies, and three older children had been attended to at the rooms. FREE KINDERGARTEN RICHMOND The monthly meeting of the committee of the Richmond Free Kindergarten was held at the school, with Mrs E. Hitchcock presiding. Mrs Wood was welcomed to the committee. It was reported that the roll number was 70, and the average attendance had been 50. Parents' subscriptions totalled £3 17s 9d. Plans were made to raise funds for the Wellington-Christchurch copper trail. The committee had been in charge of the sweets stall at the garden fete held last week, and the winner of a tin of biscuits (No. 16) is asked to claim her prize. Number 954 was the winner of the rag rug at the Christmas garden party, but the prize is still unclaimed. It was reported that during the month an energetic parents' committee had been formed with Mrs Blick as convener. On March 14 members will hold a bring and buy sale, and a coin party will be held at the home of Mrs Johansen. Woodchester avenue, on March 21. Mrs F. Pyne and Mrs S. Geary asked for three months' leave of absence. GIFT PARTIES Miss Ivv Curtis was hostess at a kitchen gift party, held at the home of Mr and Mrs J. J. Curtis (Yaldhurst), in honour of the approaching marriage of her sister, Miss Sylvia Curtis. Games, competitions, and community singing were enjoyed, music being supplied by Messrs J. Curtis and E. McEwan. Amongst those present were Mesdames J. J. Curtis, Denny, Misses Sylvia Curtis, Ivy Curtis, Pearl Payne, Edna Blank, Eileen Denny, Freda Payne, Peggy Robinson, Rhona Denny, Monica Curtis, Jean Payne, Iris Crawford, Robin Langbein, Messrs J. J. Curtis, J. Blank, J. Robinson, W. Curtis, G. Blank, J. Curtis, A. Blank, D. Robinson, Denny, C. Blank, J. Dick, E. McEwan, and H. Chappell. At her home in WaJtham road, Miss Florence Haworth held a ''kitchen" gift party in honour of Miss Josephine Ramsay, whose marriage will take place shortly. The time passed pleasantly with competitions, dancing, and singing. , Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J. Haworth, Mr and Mrs W. Matthews Misses Josephine Ramsay, Monica Madden. Betty Maddem M. Dillamore, V. Sloane, Jean Mctwaii, Kitty Clayton, and Florence Haworth, Messrs G. Mowat, J. Litten, J. Joynt, R. Beaumont, A. Grieves, E. Calvert, M. Roberts, and J. Haworth. Miss Ramsay was also the guest of honour at a gift party given by members of the Wanderers' Tramping Club, at the home of Mrs Jacobson, Spreydon. Those present were Mr and Mrs Jacobson, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Misses Josephine Ramsay, Phyllis Robinson, K. Jacobson, L. Ayling, M. Brown Florence Haworth, K. Wilson, Monica Madden, E. Walker, and Enid Gardner, Messrs Gordon Mowat, J. White, E. McLeod, T. Shirley, L. Jacobson. W. Rhodes, and Bullivant. Mr and Mrs Muschamp entertained a number of friends at a gift, party given in honour of Miss Ramsay. _ Those present were Miss Josephine Ramsay, Mr and Mrs Muschamp. Mr and Mrs Hand, Mr and Mrs Ronsham, Mr and Mrs Ford. Mr and Mrs Carroll. Mr and Mrs Hilton, Mr and Mrs Crake Mr and Mrs Goffln, Mr and Mrs McCrome, Messrs Gordon Mowat, G. O'Laughan, and H. O'Laughan.

PARISH FETE In the grounds of the Church of St. Teresa, Riccarton, the annual parish fete, in aid of the church building fund, was held on Saturday afternoon and evening, in perfect weather. The following were the stalls ana stallholders:—Refreshment stall, Mrs A J Burt assisted by Mrs J. Bennett, Mrs S. Manson, Mrs Rogatski, Mrs H. Wilkes, Miss J. Mullins, Miss Claire Mullins, and Miss Olive Threlkeld; variety stall, Mrs G. Murray Aynsley, Mrs J Ryan, Mrs E. M. Kerfnedy, Mrs J. Tudor, Mrs C. M. Lagan, Miss A. Mangos, Miss Rita Holmes, Miss K. McVeigh; side-shows were in charge of Mr Hopkins and Mr Ronald Fa'ney; pony rides, Miss Phyllis Threlkeld, and children's sports, Mr T. B. Donnelly.