IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 317, 30 March 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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HAMILTON NOTES

MOTHERS' UNION FIRST MEETING OF YEAR On Monday, March 26, the day set aside Tor the devotional festival of the Mothers’ Union the world over, the cathedral branch of the Mothers’ Union celebrated its initia* meeting. The afternoon began with a short Communion service in the cathedral, and then tea was served in the Deanery, after which an interesting address was given by Miss Griffin, from Auckland. She outlined the plan and general principles of this world-wide organisation, and showed what a power it could be everywhere. In thanking Miss Griffin for her address, Mrs. Barnett, the president of the newly-formed Hamilton branch, put in a strong plea for those present to become enthusiastic members and to urge others to join. Among those present were members of the different parish guilds, including Mesdames R. Clark, secretary, Mothers’ Union; Marlowe, Hamilton Bast representative; Gifford, Claudelads representative; Culpan, Ponsonby Ali Saints’ representative; Money, Seddon, Brooke, Sinclair, Hawkins, M. Bell, J. D. Smith, H. Ferguson, C. Armstrong, Hooker, Hooper, Brothers, Lucas G. Rogers, Tait, Yorke, Reeves. C. Innes, C. Reece, Oliver, Elvey, Stace, Baird, Barber, Stubbs, Manning, Woodward, King, Misses Empson (Te Awamutu), A. Gilfillan, I. Hawkins. PARTIES AT CAMBRIDGE On Tuesday afternoon, in her pretty home at Cambridge, Mrs. Sam .Lewis guVe a delightful afternoon tea for her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sinclair, of Meli bourne, and Miss Lewis, of Rotorua, i Her other guests were Mrs. Mervyn Wells, Mrs. H. Lewis, Mrs. A. Gave, Mrs Gibbons, Mrs. R. Cox, Mrs. Porritt, Mrs. J. Sawers, Mrs. J. Fisher, Miss Sharpe (Auckland), Miss Foley and Miss Fisher. A GARDEN PARTY On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Souter, of Cambridge, gave an enjoyable garden party for Miss Hall, of Devonport. Mrs. Souter was wearing a frock of black georgette, and her daughter, Miss Souter, was frocked in black chiffon. Miss R. Souter wore a frock of cherry coloured georgette, and Miss M. Souter one of deep biscuit shade. Miss Hall was in navy crepe de chine. The other guests were: Mrs. E. B. Cox, Mrs. D. Lundon, Mrs. E. E. Roberts, Mrs. A. H. Nicoll, Mrs. E. Lee, Miss Atttield, Miss E. Attfield, Miss ! Gwynneth and Miss Cox. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS SERVICE AT ST. LUKE’S In connection with the League of 1 Mothers, an open service was held in | rft. Luke’s Church, Remuera, ycsterj day morning. ! A meeting of the executive of the league was afterwards held at the resi- • dence of Mrs. G. A. Talbot, in Remuera I Uoad, who entertained the members to morning tea. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, the Dominion president, occupied the chair and questions in connection with the league’s programme of work for the year were discussed. The need for making their scheme of activities more varied and for less dependence upon speakers was emphasised by her Excellency when discussing different aspects of the league’s work. Points of interest vital to the progress of the league were discussed by Lady Elliott, Mrs. Talbot and other speakers. A paper was read by Mrs. B. Charters. in which the life of the woman of the backblocks was described and the heroism with which she faced its hardships warmly praised. Hats continue to be trimmed with silhouettes. Racehorses with grandstands in the background are popular for race meetings, while greyhounds chasing hares are something quite new

NOTES His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral. Sir Charles Fergusson, and the Lady Alice Fergusson will attend the Victoria League’s annual Empire Ball on May 24. * * * Miss G. Smith, of Perth, is at the Albert Hotel. * * ♦ Mrs. L. Hazlehurst, of Auckland, is at present visiting Hamilton. * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Johns, who have been staying at Braeburn, returned last evening to Wellington. • ♦ • Miss L. Harvey and Miss L. Johnson, of Te Kuiti, are visiting Auckland, and are staying at the Star Hotel. Mrs. E. B. Heywood, of Hamilton, is in Auckland and is the guest of Miss Mary Heywood, of Remuera. * * * Mrs. Rutherford, who has been staying at the Hotel Cargen, has returned to her home in North Canterbury. • ♦ • Mr. Robert Johnson leaves Auckland to-day by the Marama for Sydney. Miss Minnie White will accompany her. m m m Dr. Mildred Staley, of Auckland, is in Wellington for a metting of the Howard Reform League of New Zealand. * * • Miss Audrey Nolan, who has been on a visit to Lady Nolan, St. George’s Bay Road, Parnell, has returned to Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. L. Power, of Auckland, leave by the Marama to-day on a visit to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. • * • Mrs. Hutton and Miss Hutton, of Australia, who have been staying at Arundel, leave to-day for a short visit to Rotorua. ** • • Mrs. A. Barnaby, of Hataitai, Wellington, it at present in Auckland, and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Angus W.. Gordon, Crescent Road, Epsom. * * * Mrs. J. W. Carr, of Wellington, who has been staying at the home of the Rev. T. G. Carr, Grange Road, Mount Eden, returned South last evening. * * • Mrs. Grace Stevens, of Papakura, returned this week after a long tour abroad in which she visited London, the Continent, America and the East. • * ♦ Mrs. C. H. Grant Cowen, of Auckland, is sailing from Wellington today by the Port Hunter for a visit to England. She expects to be away for five or six months. • • • Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cartliew, of Christchurch, and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Harrowen, of Wellington, are staying at the Central Hotel. • • • At the Grand Hotel are Mrs. E. Ingram, of Sydney, Miss L. Stone, of Melbourne, Mr. and Mrs. N. Spence, of Central Otago, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnstone, of Waipukurau. • * * At the Royal Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Simpson, of Sydney, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Hamilton, of Invercargill. They are leaving for Sydney by the Marama to-day. • * • Mrs. D. Nathan, of Auckland, is visiting Wellington in connection with the Palestine Plunket fund. During the week she entertained members of the Wellington committee to tea. * * * Mr. and" Mrs. H. Gascoigne and Mrs. D. McLean, of Hawke’s Bay, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Jounneaux, of Whangarei, Miss Harding, of Dargaville, and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilding, of Rotorua, are at the Star Hotel. * * * Guests at the Hotel Cargen include Mr. and Mrs. J. e/id Miss Begg, of Dunedin, Miss Beveridge and Miss Hodge, of Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. F. Alison, of Waiheke, and Miss N. Reeves, of Kawau. • • • Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Grant, who are leaving Taupiri, where Mr. Grant was stationmaster for some time, were entertained at a farewell function recently. Presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. Grant, the latter receiving a cheque in addition to the gifts. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Sheeran, of Huntly, leave by the Marama today for Sydney, en route for England by the Esperance Bay, which leaves Sydney on April 19. Their present intention is to have an extended holiday in the Old Country, with residence at Bedford, near London. A Continental tour has also been planned. Lord Beauchamp, who was once Governor of New South Wales, takes a great interest in his daughters’ wardrobe,'and frequently accompanies them to the salon of a university undergraduate, who now runs a dress b isiness. He chooses their frocks, and he has been known even to go in alone and buy them dresses as surprises. * * * Daw Me Khin, a Burmese woman, who holds the degrees of Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts, is the first of her sex to be appointed assistantregistrar of the Rangoon High Court. • * * Princess Mary took with her a*number of light summer dresses when she went to Egypt. They were simply made, and of washable material. Tier favourite shades are blues and., pinks, with long coats of the same material, and small hats. BRING-AND-BUY SALE The members of the Takapuna Croquet Club held a successful bring-and-buy afternoon in the Takapuna Bowling Club pavilion yesterday. The proceeds of the sale are to be devoted to the Mayoress’ Relief Fund, and the Croquet Club fund. A clock croquet competition was held during the afternoon and was conducted by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Elliott. Mrs. J. Hayden and Mrs. Allen were in charge of the variety stall, and a dainty tea was served under the supervision of Mrs. Cutler, Mrs. R. Winter Mrs. W. "Riddell, Mrs. Nagel and Mrs. Davies.

Shades of Rose ! BRIDE AND HER MAIDS 1 | ALL DRESSED IN PINK , PENNALLIGEN—WARM At St. Sepulchre’s Church a pretty wedding took place last evening beween Irene, the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Warm, of Waihi, and James, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pennalligen, of Epsom. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. George Warm, wore a dlightful frock of lilac rose georgette, inset with godets of fine lace, and effectively trimmed with gold thread embroidery. A veil of cobwebby rose tulle was caught with a circlet of orange blossoms in a delicate pink tint, and a beautiful shower of pink dahlias gave a dainty finish to the bridal toilette. Miss Freda Stirling attended as bridesmaid, and wore a smart frock of briar rose georgette, panelled with guipure lace. She wore a bandeau of rose and gold tissue, with tulle streamers, and caried a bouquet to tone. Two attractive little flower-girls, the Misses Barbara Hardy and Joan Pennalligen, nieces of the bridegroom, were daintily dresesd in rose-tinted georgette, and wore picturesque butterfly shaped head-dresses. They each carried a tiny Victorian posy. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Bernard Jack as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Nairn’s tea rooms, which were delightfully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Izzard, a friend of the bride, received the guests, and wore a smart gown of black qrepe marocain and a hat to match. Mrs. Pennalligen, mother of the bridegroom, was wearing a tailored ensemble of black satin, and a chic black hat trimmed with an osprey plume. POWER—RYAN When Edna Faith, the only daughter of Mrs. Ryan and the late Captain yThomas Ryan of Toliunga. Street, Parnell, was married at St. Mary's Cathedral last evening to William Basil Leslie, the son of Mrs. Power and the late Mr. Power of Coburg, Melbourne she was attended by two dainty maids in charming gowns of powder-blue and peac.hbloom tints. Supple panne velvet was chosen for the bridal gown in a becoming ivory tint, and it was given graceful charm by the beauty of its slender fashioning. From a long close fitting corsage the skirt flared unexpectedly and achieved a dainty air, that was accentuated by the long sleeves that adorned the frock. From one shoulder a trail of bright silver leaves was caught with a brilliant rhinestone buckle, and allowed to wander gracefully down to one side of the waistine where it ended in a bouffant bow of silver tissue. Aveil of exquisitely embroidered Brussels net was held in place with a chaplet of orange blossoms and was trimmed with a quaint conceit in the form of a large orange blossom horseshoe and a picturesque bow of silver tissue. Pink and cream carnations were mingled to make the bride’s delightful ( floral armlet. The two bridesmaids weie the Misses Margaret Robinson of Waiuku and Lucy Leece, of Te Aroha, and their blue and pink frocks were made of crepe de chine in dainty tiered fashion, featuring fine pleatings. Each pretty frock was girdled with velvet in a matching shade and finished with a flat bow in front, and the bodices were lightly embroidered with pastel silks. The bridesmaids wore chic hats of tulle with brims upturned in front and prettily trimmed with small velvet flowers, and they carried bouquets of blue delphiniums and pink carnations. The ceremony was performed by Canon Percival James and the bride was given away by Mr. William Lowe. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Esmond J. Mcßrearty as best man and Mr. Jack Gibbons as groomsman.

Greyhounds, hares, racehorses, yachts, cars, planes, and fish —in fact, everything that is connected with sport, will be featured on the new season’s fashions. Quite the latest stockings are of the fishing net variety, worn with basket shoes of gold or gunmetal kid. Beneath the stockings and plastered on the leg are fish motifs —some of sequins in bronze like goldfish, and others in shades of grey coloured like bream.

SYNAGOGUE WEDDING

SHEAF OF LILIES CARRIED BY BRIDE LEVIN—GOLD Kitty, the only daughter of the late Mr. H. Gold and Mrs. Gold, of Williamson Avenue, Herne Bay, was a charmingly dressed bride as she stood against the lovely background made bv her attendants’ gay frocks at the Synagogue last evening, when the Rev. Mr. Goldstein, assisted by the Rev. M. Siles, married her to Mr. S. Levin, the fourth son of Mrs. D. Levin, of Auckland. The bridal frock was delicately fashioned of beaded ivory georgette, with an irregular design in gold sequins to give it added beauty. Over it fell the misty folds of a long embroidered tulle veil, held in place with a chaplet of orange blossoms. A sheaf of beautiful white lilies was a charming complement to the bride’s delightful toilette. Three maids attended her, the Misses Sadie Bernstone, Jennie Bernstone and Evelyn Bookman, and their attractive frocks of georgette were expressed in rose and blue tones. Miss Sadie Bernstone, as chief bridesmaid, chose a dainty frock of rose-pink satin and georgette, with a semi-fitting bodice and a skirt composed of plisse frills. Her headdress was composed of pink and blue flowers, and she carried a bouquet of harmonising shades. The other maids were frocked in •' '*’gette of hyacinth blue tone, with long slender bodices and frilled finelvpleated skirts. Each frock was effectively trimmed with tiny rosebuds, and the wearers had headdresses and bouquets to tone. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. S. Gold, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. I. Levin as best , man, and Messrs. M. Spitz, F. Lees, L. N. Schneideman and L. A. Schneideman as groomsmen. Red and Black Toilette When the bride .and groom left later for a wedding tour, the former donned a smart ensemble of cherry red and black mariette, collared and cuffed with chinchilla fur. She wore a chic litt.’e felt hat to tone. At the reception, held in the Orange Hall, Newton, a large number of guests were received by Mrs. Gold, who was smartly go\yned in black georgette and satin embroidered in old gold thread. Her hat was of black velvet and lace and she Carried an autumn-tinted bouquet. Mrs. Levin, mother of the bridegroom, wore a charming gown of embroidered black georgette with a striking design in tones of gold, cherry, jade and royal blue. Her hat was of black balibuntal and she carried a red bouquet. Among those present were: Mrs. M. Gold (Christchurch), geranium red panne velvet with draped skirt of black georgette. Mrs. B. Bookman, apricot georgette, panelled and belted in beaded designs. Mrs. P. Schneideman, black georgette frock embroidered in mauve. Mrs. D. Levin, jun., fringed frock of mulberry crepe de chine with gold embroidering. Mrs. W. Lees, black georgette gown with iridescent beading. Mrs. J. Bernstone, frock of shadd pink georgette; fringed hem. Mrs. Max Schneideman, Venetian red frock, embossed in fringed crystal motifs. Mrs. F. E. Levy, beaded ivory georgette. Mrs. A. Levin, panelled frock of white crepo de chine. Mrs. M. Salas, dawn pink georgette frock embroidered in blue and crystal beads. Mrs. L. E. Glass, French embroidered georgette, with powder blue and silver shoulder spray. Mrs. J. Faigan, frock of gold laine and black georgette embossed with chenille. Mrs. B. Kissin, frock of silver lace over eau de nil. Mrs. S. Kay, frock of black georgette with tiered skirt of soft lace. Mrs. I. Goldstine, black Chantilly lace frock. Mrs. R. Jaffe, lemon taffatas frock, banded with gold lace. Mrs. M. Spitz,-frock of black and white paterned crepe de chine.

Mrs. A. Freeman, white georgette frock with rucked skirt and lace insets. Mrs. E. Kissin, frock of black lace with motifs of French embroidery. Mrs. Weingott, frock of silver and black lace, with pale pink shoulder flower.' Mrs. Zukerman, frock of black georgette gold lace. Mrs. Goldstine, sen., sequined gown of black georgette and panne velvet. Mrs. L. Marks, black frock of embossed georgette. Mrs. Jacobs, black lace frock. Mrs. I. Meltzer, embroidered frock of beige georgette. Mrs. S. Meltzer, frock of sage green and gold crepe de chine. Mrs. N. Robinson, apple green and silver lace frock. Mrs. R. Ross, frock of ivory tissue bordered in autumn shades. Mrs. M. Goldstine, ivory georgette frock with panel and flounce of iridescent beads. Mrs. H. Myers, blush pink crepe de chine frock, beaded in pastel shades. Mrs. S. Meadows, ivory georgette frock appliqued in silver motifs. Mrs. Williams, white charmeuse beaded model. Mrs. PI. Aleltzer, blush rose georgette with beaded motifs. Mrs. M. Goodman, frilled taffetas frock of shell pink. Mrs. S. Reynolds, frock of black chenille and georgette. Mrs. Forman, frock of black crepe de chine, inset with pink perlette. Mrs. J. Robinson, silver-beaded eau de nil georgette. Mrs H. Robinson, olive green frock, relieved with gold. Airs. S. Lees, rose paillette frock. Airs. I. Schneideman, beaded gown of black georgette. Airs. Riffkin, appliqued frock of wineberry satin. Airs. N. Finkelstein, mulberry crepe de chine and lace. Aliss Etta Field, ivory flounced georgette frock, beaded in silver. Aliss Goldwater, draped frock of flame georgette. Aliss Mabel Alarks, black perlette frock belted with rubric red velvet. Aliss Millie Goodman, frock of blonde lace over blush pink. Aliss Cissy Schneideman, georgette frock of dawn pink beaded in blue and silver. Aliss Rosie Schneideman, black lace frock with pink shoulder spray. Aliss AI. Phillips, taffetas frock of rose pink inset with gold lace. Aliss Dolly Weingott. embroidered frock of J cyclamen georgette. Aliss Alaurice, Victorian frock of pastel tinted crepe de chine. Aliss E. Spitz, blonde lace over ivory georgette. Aliss Solomon (Sydney), orange shaded frock with fringed skirt. Aliss Vera Faigan, period frock of lilac taffetas with vandyked skirt of deeper Aliss L. Shenkin, ruched frock of amber georgette. Aliss D. Zukerman, beaded cyclamen georgette frock. Afiss Lily Shief, frock of rose taffetas and gold lace. Aliss Ray Aleltzer, lavender georgette frock. Aliss Freda Jaffe, lemon crepe de chine worn over silver lace. Aliss E. Sandler, crepe de chine frock of lacquer red.

Society Wedding

BROTHER OF DUCHESS f OF YORK MARRIED | IN LONDON. | i • TREMENDOUS CROWDS Visions of her own wedding nearly , five years ago must have come very vividly to the Duchess of York on February 2, when, with the Duke, she arrived at St. George’s, Hanover Square, London, to see her brother, the Mon. Alichael Bowes-Lyon, married to her friend. Miss Elizabeth Cator, daughter of Air. and Mrs. John Cator, of Woodbastwick Hall, Norfolk, who was one of her bridesmaids. It was a matter for wonder, though, that she or the bride ever got to the church—for the streets all round were packed with people. Such tremendously excited crowds they were, too, and not of women and girls only, though these, naturally, were infinitely more numerous than tlie men. Nor were only the streets crowded; there was not a window within view-range of the church that was not filled with eager faces. Not far from the church some rebuilding work was going on before the crowds collected, but it could not continue seriously to go on afterwards, for the scaffolding was taken by assault by scores of recklessly excited sightseers who used it as a grandstand. Hours ere the bride was due hundreds of women and girls took their stand immediately before the church, and they needed a good deal of coaxing by the police to move aside so that the ceremonial scarlet carpet could be laid on the steps. Presently coaxing had to be reinforced with deliberate pushing—nothing less than this done systematically by long chains of policemen with joined hands would have kept the people back from the very doors of the church. Very often, however, the sheer weight of the crowds broke these human barricades. “Here Comes the Duchess!” It was when the crushing and pushing and shouting were in full swing that the cry arose; “Here conies the Duchess!” Instantly the crowds swayed in the direction of the voice—and then swayed back again under the more than ever determined pressure of the police. Finally the police gained just sufficient space to allow the passage of the car in which the Duke and Duchess sat smiling. And when at last she stepped out and walked into the church beside the Duke the cheering was deafening. The bride, too, was cheered until the streets rang. She came in a mist of ivory satin and Brussels lace—lace which her grandmothers wore at their weddings. A very beautiful bride she was, though the sight of the great crowds had made her a little pale and nervous. Within the church a very charming scene was set. There were waiting for -the bride her four little pages—miniature Highland chiefs in all the bravery of the Stuart clan, and with bejewelled skean dhus, the bridegroom's gift to them, stuck in their hose. One of them was David Stuart, the 3 J-year-old son of Lady Rachel Stuart, and the others were the Hon. Timothy Bowes-Lyon, the nine-year-old son of Lord and Lady Glamis, James Leveson-Gower and Frank Seymour. Side by side with them, sweetly wondering, stood the little bridesmaids, dressed like the great ladies of Charles the First’s time, their feet in shoes of red satin. They were the Hon. Nancy Bowes-Lyon, twin sister of the Hon; Timothy Bowes-Lyon, Aliss Anne Bowes-Lyon, Aliss Juliet Colman and Aliss Daphne Richardson. Each carried a posy of red tulips, and wore a diamond arrow brooch—a present from the bridegroom. Lilies and chrysanthemums decorated the -church, and just within the doors stood two bay trees, on one of which rosy apples had been tied, and on the other oranges. The bride was given away by her father; the best man was the Hon. David BowesLyon, youngest son of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. Chief among the officiating clergy was the Rev. Lord Victor Seymour, uncle of the bride. The old form of service was used, the bride promising to obey. Outside the crowds waited patiently, though rain was falling heavily, and the scenes that occurred when the Duke and Duchess of York left the church were even more tumultuous than those which marked their arrival. Their car was swallowed up in the dense masses of people when it began to move away, and again and again it was stopped. Women and girls pressed against the sides of the car, rapped on the window’s, stood on the running-boards and clustered on the back. By very strenuous efforts the police at last cleared space for it, but only at a snail’s pace could it pass through NewBond Street and into Bruton Street, where the press of people was less. Thereafter its progress was uninterrupted. The Duke and Duchess passed through the ordeal smiling, as though they thoroughly enjoyed it. m The Reception A large number of friends and relations attended the ceremony, and the subsequent reception held by Mrs.. Cator at 26 Belgrave Square, which was lent by Lord and Lady Stradbroke. Airs. Cator wore a handsome gown of dark blue ring velvet and a hat to match. Lady Strathmore, the bridegroom’s mother, had a black lace gown with a ring velvet cloak and a tulle hat, and her daughter, Lady Rose LevesonGower, was in mole-colour corduroy velvet. The Dowager Duchess of Alontrose was with Lady Helen Graham, Lady Delia Peel, in ruby velvet, came with Lady Alargaret Spencer, and Lady Ottoline Alorrell and her nephew, Lord Morven Cavendish-Ben-tinck, were together, while there were a host of other titled people present.

CLUBWOMEN MEET ANZAC DAY AT ROTORUA Airs. W. L. Richards presided over a meeting of the members of the Rotorua Women’s Club held last week. It was decided to accept the invitation of the R.S.A. for the club to again conduct a stall for the sale of poppies on Anzac Day. A special committee, consisting of Alesdames Richards, Davidson, J. N. AlcLean and Davis was set up to deal with the club’s benevolent work. A cheque for £lB 13s lOd was received from the Rotorua Bowling Club, being the proceeds of a concert held in the Gardens during February. It was accompanied by an appreciative letter of the helpful work being accomplished by the club, and was given for the club benevolent fund. Ombre materials for evening wear have ceased to be popular, but the new style of layers of shaded tulle give the same effect. The palest of pink is favoured for the yoke, and this shades through to the hemline of deep rose. With Grecian evening gowns of chiffon will be worn leopard skin sandals with high stilt heels, or, as a contrast, tall girls will favour heels of only half an inch in height. For the girl who enjoys a day on the river or harbour, scarves are fashioned with appliques and batik work. Graceful yachts fully rigged are painted on a background ~of "blue.

FOR THE BABIES APPEAL FOR FUNDS PLUNKET DAY COLLECTION “There were roses, roses all the way The flower stalls in Queen street and the suburbs this morning wer a. gay reminder that to-day is Plunket Day. Without voluntary help this organisation could not be carried on and it is hoped that the public will respond generously to the annual appeal for funds. In order to carry on the work of this organisation, £2,300 must be collected annually for nurses’ salaries, travelling expenses and the upkeep of headquarters and suburban offices. Thirteen nurses are engaged in this district alone. Flowers were sold at the street stalls, and giant paper roses made decorative splashes of colour in the streets. ' -Among the stall-holders to-day were: Mrs. W. H. Parkes, president of the Plunket Society, Sirs. Trevor Davis Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Frater, Mrs. Stokes Mrs. M. Ilwraitb, Mrs. Russell. Mrs. Mllsorn, Mrs. Tolhurst, Mrs. Latimer, Mrs Hume. Mrs. Delph, Mrs. J. Parkes, Uie Misses Latimer, Stokes. Robertson. Rainger (2) and Gifford.