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Mrs. Donald Gorrie, of Auckland, is on a visit to Hamilton. * * s= Mr. and Mrs. W. McCormick, of Wellington, are visiting Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Milligan, of Christchurch, are visitors to Auckland. * * * Mrs. H. Harbutt, of Dunedin, is visiting Auckland, and will later go on to Rotorua. Lieut.-Commander B. M. Douglas, of H.M.S. Diomede, and Mrs. Douglas, are at the Hotel Cargen. Miss Isobel Hutchinson, of Bassett Road, Remuera, is the guest of Mrs. P. Hall, in Ngaruawahia. * * * Miss Joan Robertson, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Vickery, in Hamilton for a few days. Miss Kathleen Thomson, of Auckland, is staying with her aunt, Mrs. A. S. Brewis, in Claudelands. Mrs. R. Bright, of Mount Albert, left Auckland to-day on a motor tour through the North Island. * * * Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Macindoe. and Miss Jean Macindoe, returned to Auckland to-day from Australia. * * * Lady Barrett and Mrs. Marks, of Sydney, are through passengers on the Aorangi on their way to Fiji. Miss Joyce Colwill, of Auckland, returned to-day by the Aorangi after spending a holiday in Sydney. Mrs. R. A. Singer will leave by the Aorangi to-morrow for Suva, Fiji, where she will spend a holiday. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Abel, who have been visiting Sydney, returned to Auckland to-day by the Aorangi. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Coombridge, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Cargo, of New Plymouth, are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rose, of Christchurch, delegates to the Presbyterian Assembly, are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Mrs. A. Neville returned to Auckland by the Aorangi a three months’ visit to Sydney and Melbourne. * * * Mrs. H. McK. Geddes, who has been visiting her parents in' Melbourne, returned to Auckland this morning on the Aorangi. # * * Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Shanley, who have been to Japan and China, attending the Rotary Conference, returned to Auckland by the Aorangi. * * * Miss Dam, of Otahuhu, left by the Manuka for Melbourne oil an extended holiday visit to her brother, Mr. W. V. Dam. of Castlemaine, Victoria. Mrs. O. H. Wallis has returned to Raglan from Auckland, where she said farewell to her mother, Mrs. Chandler, who has left on a tour of the Holy Land and England.

Miss Barbara Webb, of Christchurch, who has been for some months in Auckland, spent a few days with Mrs. Wynn Gray, in Hamilton, before returning to Christchurch.

Mrs. A. P. F. Chapman and her sister, Miss Marion Lowry, arrived from Australia this morning on the Aorangi. They will leave for the South this evening on their way to Hawke’s Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Crispin, of Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. E. Aitchison, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. J. Fenwick, of Sydney; and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Priest, of Sydney, are at the Central Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fletcher, of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Amos, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Day, of Whangarei; Mrs. H. L. Driscoll, of Seafield; and Miss Cowles, of Sydney, are guests at the Star Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Morgan, of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. C. Howard, of Wellington; Mrs. E. and Miss P. Campbell, of Queensland; Mr. and Mrs. R. Moses, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. H. Roberts, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. J. Moss, of Sydney; Mr. and Mrs. C. Stebbins, of Sydney; Mrs. L. and Miss G. Post, of Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. E. Malcolm, of Christchurch; and Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, of Sydney, are at the Grand Hotel. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE WAINGAROA BRANCH The annual meeting of the Waingaro Women’s Institute was held at Mrs. Parsons’s residence on Wednesday of last week. The afternoon was taken up by business, a new committee being elected, and Mrs. Picken re-elected president. The balance sheet was read, also the report of the work of the year, which, on the whole, was considered satisfactory. The president gave a short address and tea was provided by Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Picken.

Keeping Them Busy Many Entertainments Planned for Delegates to Guide Conference ARRIVING ON WEDNESDAY On Wednesday the delegates from all parts of New Zealand to the annual conference of Girl Guide commissioners will arrive in Auckland, and the local committee has already planned a number of entertainments to occupy them during the intervals in the more serious business of the conference. The conference will commence on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Unity Hall in Upper Queen Street, and later in the afternoon the delegates 'will be taken to Ellerslie racecourse, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Roy Wilson at afternoon tea. On Wednesday evening Dr.. Buckley Turkington will give a reception in their honour at the Lyceum Club. The Guides’ home, “Otimai,” in the Waitakeres, will see the conference resume at 10 o’clock on Thursday morning and the provincial committee will be the hosts at luncheon there. On Friday afternoon Mrs. W. R. Wilson will give a garden party at “St. Leonard’s,” her home in Takapuna, for the visitors, and in the evening they will be the guests of the Dramatic Circle of the Lyceum Club at a presentation of “The Young Person in Pink.”

A morning tea party will be given for them at Milne and Choyce’s on Saturday, and in the afternoon the big rally of Girl Guides and Brownies will take place in the Domain. The delegates include: Miss Cocks (Christchurch), Mrs. Studholme (Christchurch), Miss McHardy (Waipawa), Miss Mackenzie (Napier), M.rs. Andrews (Napier), Mrs. Houston (Hawera), Mrs. M. W. McDonald (Invercargill), Mrs. McCaw (Invercargill), Mrs. S. T. Evitt (Blenheim), Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Hodson (New Plymouth), Mrs. Hammond (Seddon), Miss G.vay (Nelson), Mrs. Andrews and Miss Cheeseman (Dunedin), Miss Walker, Mrs. Jordan, Miss Patterson (Wellington), Miss Kebbell (Levin), Miss Sealy (Lower Hutt), Miss Warburton (Pafmerston North) and Miss Wolter (Masterton).

CUP PRESENTED AT ANNUAL HOCKEY DANCE WAITEMATA CLUB The Waitemata Hockey Club held its annual dance in the R.A.0.8. Hall on Saturday evening, when opportunity was taken by Mr. L. C. Kent, president of the Auckland Hockey Association. to present the Championship Cup to the club, which they won in the third grade competition, and Mr. W. Garrett, one of the oldest members of the club, presented the team with caps. A merry evening was spent dancing to the music of the Melodians’ Jazz Orchestra. Among those present were: Mrs. R. L. Walton, ivory frock of satin with georgette and silver lace. Mrs. B. Marshall, black crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Toth ill, frock of blue crepe venise. Mrs. G. Max, carnation red georgette and silver, with uneven hem. Mi's. Cecil Schorman, cream radium lace. Mrs. I. Gully, apple green crepe de chine with shoulder posy. Miss E. Hood, blue ring velvet and gold lace. Miss Nancy Payne, figured crepe de chine with posy. Miss Kathleen Payne, flowered voile frock relieved with black and lace. Miss D. Kemp, frock of embossed velvet. Miss T. Patten, orange satin trimmed w ith swansdown. Miss E. Harkins. lavender crepe de chine with shoulder posy. Miss Z. Hamilton, emerald green beaded frock. Miss A. Marshall, frock of leaf green taffeta. Miss Vera Nickalls, flame crepe de chine with gold lace. Miss D. Gee; carnation red georgette, relieved with silver. Miss H. Sunny, blush rose georgette with diamante trimming. Miss M. Zoe, white georgette and diamante with uneven hem. Miss D. Miles, red georgette and silver beading. Miss M. Langley, white frock with black and white shoulder scarf. Miss Z. Sampson, apple green georgette and silver lace. Miss M. Le Letrynd, red crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss Kathleen Donahoe, cyclamen georgette relieved with mauve crepe de chine. Miss D. Chetwynd, cherry red spotted voile frock. Miss Irene Mackie, mauve crepe de chine with gold relief. Miss G. Bengell, pink satin with shawl to tone. . • Miss J. Levesgue, striped frock with velvet trimmings. Miss Jean Stayte, cream accordion pleated skirt and jumper. Miss L. Mackie, almond green taffeta frock. Miss Rae Ford. georgette and lace frock. Miss T. Couch, bois de rose crepe de chine with gold lace skirt. BRIDE HONOURED BY CROQUET PLAYERS A pleasant little function took place on Saturday afternoon at the Papakura croquet lawns, when Mrs. AJLqr. Rodgers was presented with a beautiful pyrex casserole by the president. Miss Margaret Cooper, on the occasion of her recent marriage. Miss Cooper referred to Mrs. Rodger’s long association with the club, and expressed the hope that she would long continue to remain a member. Mrs. Rodgers thanked the members of the club.

MASONS ENTERTAIN WOMEN FRIENDS The Masonic Hall in Princes Street was ablaze with light and colour on Saturday, when Lodge Uniced Service, No. 10, held its annual ladies’ evening. This lodge has justly become noted for its social functions, and Saturday’s was more than up to the standard. Elaborate decorations and lighting, the splendidly furnished tables, the fine array of talent on the programme, and the happy way in which the gathering was controlled, all helped to make a memorable evening. . The guests were received by the W.M., Uor. Bro. Wilfrid Wright, and Mrs. Wright, and after a short service in the lodge room, adjourned to the refectory, where toasts were proposed and responded to, and a programme of musical and elocutionary items enjoyed. The the evening, “The Ladies,” was proposed by Bro. Charles R. Smith, and was replied to by Mrs. Wilfrid Wright. The programme consisted of items by Miss Christina Ormiston, Mr. E. Snell, Wor. Bro. H. Gillespie, Wor. Bro. Maxwell Walker, and Bro. Arthur Ripley, while a short play was well acted by Mrs. Lowrie MacGregor, Misses Marie Gaudin and Jean Gordon, and Messrs. E. Churchouse, M. Steel, J. Gordon, and H. Gillespie. Mrs. Wilfrid Wright, shrimp pink beaded georgette, and handsome ivory shawl. , . Mrs. Copeland, black crepe de chine, and cyclamen relief. Mrs. W. Tailby, black georgette and lace, with sequin motifs. Mrs. George Pelham, jade georgette, embroidered in crystal, and black shawl. Mrs. A. Pooley, cyclamen georgette, and crystal embroidery. Mrs. J. Pelham, frock of black georgette. Mrs. H. N. Hilliard, black georgette frock. Mrs. C. M. Croft, frock of black georgette. • Mrs. Steadman, blue georgette and silver lace. Mrs. C. Munroe Emanuel, cyclamen and gold brocade. Mrs. D. J. Wright, black lace and satin, embroidered in autumn colours. Mrs. F. W. May, black lace and georgette over lettuce green crepe de chine, with diamante buckles.

Mrs. Peter Dawson, crystal beaded frock of georgette. Mrs. Johnston Toplis, jade beaded georgette. Mrs. Sampson, black panne velvet, and sequins. Mrs. A. Williamson. geranium rose georgette. Mrs. S. Dyson, black chiffon velvet, with diamante trimming and green embossed shawl. Mrs. C. Parker, black beaded geoi'gette, and embossed shawl. Mrs. W. G. Gladding, embossed georgette, with uneven hemline, and Spanish shawl. Mrs. E. L. Skinner, blue figured ninon and velvet. Mrs. T. Smith, black ring velvet, and diamante buckle. Mrs. J. R. Simpson, black, with silver relief, black and flame shawl. Mrs. V. Bishop, cherry crepe de chine and lace. Mrs. C. W. Hutchings, black crepe de chine, with white facings. Mrs. Taylor, black ring velvet, with diamante ornaments, and rose shawl. Mrs. M. R. Capp, viola mauve taffeta ‘frock. Mrs. Swales, black satin frock, with multi-coloured shawl. Mrs. Alfred Rayner, black chiffon velvet and georgette Mrs. Harvey, black and fawn crepe de chine. Mrs. Legg,' rose pink crepe de chine. Mrs. L. A. Watts, frock of black georgette Mrs. G. A. Walker, black ring velvet and lace. Mrs. F. J. Newberry, white crepe de chine and silver. Mrs. H. R. Swan, delphinium blue, with crystal and sequin overdress. Mrs. P. Groos, black satin and lace, with silver relief. Mrs. C. E. Anderson, wine crepe de chine and silver beads. Mrs. H. S. Clark, shell pink georgette, with uneven hem. Mrs. H. Hilton, almond green crepe do chine. Mrs. S. V. Menzies, powder blue frock of crepe faille. Mrs. Harry Sharpies, lavender georgette and lace. Mx's. J. Sharpies, black georgette, with silver beading. Mrs. E. M. Vale, green georgette inset with silver lace. Mrs W. K. Tugby, blue georgette, with flame posy, and white shawl. Mrs. A. Lawrence, blush rose crepe de chine. Mrs. M. Mackay, frock of navy blue silk crepe. Mrs. M. Gibbs, figured frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. J. Dickison. black satin frock. Mrs. H. Me Adam, flesh pink crepe de chine, with lace overdress. Mrs. Cumming, black crepe de chine, with jet embroiderv. Mrs. H. Cumming, black charmeuse frock. Mrs. A. J. Pollock, cherry red georgette frock. Mrs. J. Scott, blue and gold georgette, with cream shawl. Mrs. C. B. Jones, frock of black georgette. Mrs. J. W. Moore, navy blue bengaline, trimmed with grey crepe faille. Mrs. B. Ashby, cyclamen embossed velvet, relieved with silver and diamante. Mrs. S. G. Kendall, betty blue crepe and georgette, with silver lame roses. Mrs. J. Johnston, frock of rose georgette. Mrs. Knock, mauve satin and tinsel relief. Mrs. G. Dennes, apricot satin with flower trimming. Miss C. Ox'miston, black and blue sequined frock of georgette. Miss Peggy Holmes, lemon velvet and diamante relief. Miss G. Patterson, rose georgette and lace. Miss Sampson, rose georgette and silver motifs. Miss Doris Moon, rose taffeta, with lame bodice, and spray. Miss E. Davidge, black georgette, and gold shawl. Miss Rita Hammond, fi-ock of pink taffeta, with eilver relief. Miss Dickison. blue taffeta, and shawl to tone. Miss Wallace, opal blue velvet, with cerise and gold trimmings. Miss N. Marsh, shell pink georgette, with shawl to tone. * Miss George, black velvet, relieved with gold. Miss Laura Walker, frock of blue and silver brocade. Miss E. Mackenzie, black georgette, with diamante trimming, and cherry flower. Miss H. Rice, turquoise blue geoi'gette, with ribbon trimming, and posy. Miss E. M. Ingham, powder blue chiffon velvet and tulle, and white shawl. Miss Joan Hoyte, sea foam crepe de chine and tulle. Miss I. Smith, moonlight blue ninon, with silver relief. Miss Gwen Walters, rose taffeta and silver lace, and black wrap. Miss Dagraar Parker, daffodil shot taffeta. Miss Erica Brown, black taffeta, embroidered in autflmn shades, and gold shawl. Miss L. McGregor, old rose geoi'gette and sequins. Miss E. Hutchins, blue chiffon velvet, W!th orange ribbon and shoulder posv. Miss T. Simpson, old rose and s'ilver lace, and black shawl. Miss R. Bishop, powder blue satin, and spray. Miss Doris Whitson, rose pink georgette encrusted with silver embroideries and diamante girdle. Miss Lois Dennes, blush rose georgette frock. Miss Gwen Latimer, air force blue taffeta and mauve georgette, with diamante girdle. Miss N. Wells, frock of alice blue taffeta. Miss L. Wells, sequined frock of georgette.

AT DIXIELAND The wonderful amount of popularity achieved by Harry Neilson and the Dixieland Band was, if possible, added to on Saturday evening - , when, with the cabaret packed with after-the-races merrymakers, those vivacious dispensers of gray melodies provided a delightful programme of ail the newest dance numbers. Encore after encore was demanded, and generously responded to until the clock struck 12. Among those present were: - - Airs. F. Preston, who wore a frock of gentian blue and gold georgette. Airs. L. Patterson, in a taffeta frock of opal blue relieved with rose tulle. Mrs. X. Chapman, wearing a crystal embroidered frock of pearl white georgette. Airs. IT. Saunders, whose frock was of flower patterned green taffeta. Miss Ellice Alison, who wore a gold sequined frock of ivory chiffon. Aliss Moya Goldwater, in a fringed frock of lotus rose georgette. Aliss Alolly Bailey, wearing a geranium rose frock of georgette with fringed panels. Aliss Ailsa Hackett. in a frock of wistaria mauve georgette. Aliss Heap, frock of pale lavender lace. Aliss Crammond, frock of black crepe satin. Miss C. Gallagher, black frock of ring velvet and gold lace. Miss Lyle Johnson, opal blue georgette inset with silver lace. Aliss AT. Fenwick, frock of black chiffon velvet. Aliss Nell Batey, Victorian frock of black satin and lace. Aliss Gifford, rose du barri frock of georgette and lace. Aliss Mona Coath, frock of gold and rose lace. Aliss Wynn-Brown, leaf green frock of georgette. Aliss X. "Worthy, honey gold frock of satin with lace panels. Aliss E. Sinclair, frock of lotus rose and ivory georgette. Aliss AI. Simpson, black frock of georgette. Aliss AI. Duncan, frock of ivory georgette. Aliss Alarie Shaw, petunia frock of taffeta. Aliss Heston, briar rose brocade and georgette. N Aliss AVoods, frock of black taffeta and tulle. Aliss W. Cotter, flounced frock of chartreuse green georgette. Aliss N. Wallace, cameo rose georgette and silver lame. Aliss O’Brien, fringed frock of lacquer red crepe de chine. Aliss E. Brodie, primrose yellow frock of georgette and chenille. Aliss AI. Walsh, frock of cherry red georgette. Aliss J. Lyons, embossed frock of canton jade georgette. Aliss Lamb, frock of mimosa yellow ch i ff on. Aliss J. Stirling, frock of green and white taffeta.*Miss A. Gordon, frock of black satin and georgette. Miss AI. Watson, gold frock of tissue and satin crepe. CLICK CLACK CABARET The Click Clack was again thronged on Saturday evening with a very enthusiastic company, who danced to the delightful music of Air. Clyde Howley’s versatile Internationals. Among those present were:— Airs. P. Lewis, who wore a frock of sequins and pink net, with shoulder spray to tone. Mrs. C. S. Johnson, geranium ring velvet and black relief. Airs. S. R. Wheeler, flame crepe de chine and posy. Airs. Gamble, eau de nil frock and silver relief. Airs. Clinkard, maize beaded georgette and shoulder spray. Airs. S. Johnson, black ring velvet and diamante relief. Airs. Hood, blue ring velvet. Airs. G. AI. Brown, petal pink georgette, beaded in silver. Airs. Carson, black georgette floral design, in braid embroidery. Airs. Gould, cherry georgette and Chantilly lace-frilled skirt. Aliss O. Kent, apricot georgette, beaded in silver and natural flower shoulder spray. Aliss Eleanor Robinson, blue satin and gold net, frills on skirt. Aliss E. Simpson, apricot satin and gold lace.

Aliss Alinardiera, flame crepe de chine frock and posy. Aliss Beth Hughes, eau de nil organdie and fuchsia relief. Miss E. AlcPhail, mist-blue crepe de chine and pink rose on shoulder. Miss D. Sweeney, Hamilton, shot satin, with tiny frills on skirt. Aliss S. Wright, Hamilton, sea-green shot taffeta and georgette relief. Aliss J. Parvin, sunset taffeta and net, with silver relief. Aliss E. Fairhurst, Huntlv, shell-pink taffeta and georgette, paisley shawl. Aliss ID. Jolley, duchess blue taffeta and creme shawl. Aliss E. Hughes, gold brocaded georgette and shoulder posy. Aliss Audas, amethyst satin and georgette shoulder posy. Aliss McElroy, apricot satin and french embroidery and silver. Aliss Hynes, lace over pink taffeta, and pink bow. Aliss J. James, sea-foam georgette and floral relief. Aliss Diana Huie, rose du barri ring velvet and diamante girdle. Aliss Vera Holland, sunset georgette and net frills. Aliss Sheila AlcLaughlan, figured tinsel and posy on shoulder. Aliss Alelody, blue shot taffeta and shoulder spray. Aliss Gladys Russell, cherry crepe de chine under gold lace. Aliss Leitz, gold lace over shot taffeta. Aliss C. Alanuel, leaf-green velvet and natural flower shoulder spray. Aliss Simmons, black satin and gold relief. Aliss Alason, black lace over shell-pink chiffon, and natural flower -spray. Aliss Vera Sinclair, wedgwood taffeta and pink posy. Aliss Iv. Yates, figured crepe de chine and diamante, uneven hem. Miss W. Trayes, figured crepe do chine and diamante and gold trimmings. Aliss Smyth, powder-blue georgette and hand-painted shawl. Miss Alilne, begonia taffeta and diamante relief. Aliss Anderson, black taffeta and pink embroidered georgette. Miss Douglas, pink and silver-tinselled frock. Aliss R. AlcXamara, silver lame and bois de rose skirt, uneven hem. Miss Alobberley, alice blue georgette over satin, and posy. Aliss I. Moody, lavender satin and violet posy. Aliss Baffin, Christchurch, black lace over petal-pink satin. Aliss B. Roberts, fuchsia georgette over sequined net. Miss Arundel, flame georgette and gold la.ee. Aliss Whitson, shell-pink georgette and silver trimmings. Aliss Gwen Latimer, turquoise blue corsage and mauve georgette skirt. HELPING ZENANA MISSION GARDEN PARTY AT EPSOM .T,° arouse interest in the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, a garden ‘'D.D " as . 1 d on Saturday afternoon. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Id. It. Hesketh, Gillies Avenue, Epsom. Tile Rev. A. W. McMillan, who has had considerable experience in India, especially near Benares, as a representative of the London Missionary Society, gave an address on the life of women m India. He believed that Indian women should be helped from the groove m which *hey were living. He asked for help for the Zenana Misrs ‘- organising secretarv for the mission, also spoke. Luring the afternoon songs were given bv Miss Lonald and Mrs. Bradley, and instrumental selections bv Mrs Hesketh, Mrs. Bloy and Miss O. Lloyd. Among those present were*—Mrs J Cook. Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. J. J Ci-li-’ Mrs. Todd Smith, Miss Lannefaerd’, Mrs. G. P. Findlay, Mrs. O. II Metw, ?' w'/'I; DS ett ' llrs * Bruce Scott. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. J. H. Jenkins, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Main, Mrs. King, Miss Alitclieli, Aliss I eacock and Aliss Clark.

FOOTBALL DANCE ANNUAL EVENT HELD BY DRURY PLAYERS The members of the Drury Football Club held their annual ball on Friday evening. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers of black and white, the club coloui'S, and amber and black, the Manukau Sub-Union colours. There was a large attendance of members, friends, representatives of neighbouring clubs and sub-unions. Alusic was 1 played by Aliss Ballard’s orchestra, I extra numbers being contributed by ! Aliss E. Sutherland. During the function Air. S. Wilson. | on behalf ol' the Alanukau Sub-Union, presented to Air. W. J. Brooks, the club president, the championship cup won by the senior team. To each of the senior players Airs. Brooks handed a cap. Air. F. C. Heard, the captain, replying on behalf of his team. Those present included: Airs. W. J. Brooks, wearing a black sequinned frock. Alls. J. Appleby, eau de nil taffeta. Airs. F. C. Heard, black satin frock. Mrs. L. H. Pegler, rose pink beaded georgette. Airs. A. J. Cossey. beaded crepe marjcain. Airs. A. Welch, midnight blue crepe de chine. Airs. W. H. Waterhouse, black crepe de chine. Airs. J. Xobbs, geranium red crepe de chine. Airs. H. Dance, black satin and georgette. Airs. G. AlcCullough, fuchsia frock of silk crepe. Airs. Murray, ivory embossed georgette. Airs Derbyshire, sage green rayon silk Aliss G. AVaterhouse. pale blue georgette. Aliss Winnie Kewcombe. black satin frock. Aliss I. Xewcombe. electric blue satin. Aliss Etta Jarvie, turquoise blue crepe de chine. Aliss Betty Tattle, midnight blue georgette. Aliss Kathleen Brooks, lemon taffeta frock. Aliss Phil. Gardiner, mauve taffeta and tulle. . Miss C. Kinlock, mauve crepe de chine with lace overdress. . Aliss Kinlock. mauve crepe de clune girdled with sequins. Aliss AI. AYood. ivory georgette. Aliss It. AlcKinstry. shell pink crepe de chine. Aliss Girdwood. beige georgette. Miss Ellie Sutherland, nile green crepe de chine. Aliss I’. Healy, cyclamen georgette with silver relief. Aliss T. Hoe, figured jade green georgCt Aliss C. Haughey, cherry figured crepe de chine. Aliss E. Jeffs, frock of black velvet. Aliss Irwin, sunset taffeta. Aliss Xield, twilight blue georgette. Aliss Langford, black georgette. Aliss D. Laing, shell pink georgette with lace overdress. Aliss K. Fitzpatrick, pink crepe de chine. Aliss Vida Aliles. sea green georgette. Aliss Irene Bethell, jade green crepe de chine. , „ Aliss Lovett, pink beaded georgette. Aliss E. Laing, shell pink crepe de chine. . , „ Aliss R. Geraglity, maize crepe cie Ch Miss A. AA r elcli. apricot taffeta. Aliss C. AlcFarlane. coral georgette. Aliss Helen AlcConnell, green silk marocain. EURYTHMIC DANCING VASANTA SCHOOL’S GARDEN FETE During the annual garden fete of the Vasanta preparatory school on Saturday afternoon, groups of pupils, under the direction of Aliss Whistler, gave a display of eurythmic dancing. The children made a colourful picture in the open-air setting. Good patronage was given at the stalls, which were set up in two classrooms. Those in charge were: Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Finnis, ice cream stall; Airs. Ashforth, Airs. Holloway, produce; Miss Stone, books; Aliss Smythe, Airs. Tilley, flower stall; Aliss Hawkes, Airs. Trevithick, Airs. Hyams, Airs. Key, Aliss Chilcott, fancy goods; Airs. Lindberg, Airs. Anderson, Airs. Tileman, sweets; Aliss Worthington, children’s stall; Airs. Malcolm, Airs. Archibald, cake stall.

Air. Alartin spoke briefly on the aims and the work of the school. Alusical items were given by Airs. Wilcox, piano, Al.r. Engel, violin, and Mr. Hayes, cello. Airs. Archibald was first in the nail-driving competition and Mrs. Lintern second. Tennis was also played. OLD-TIME DANCE HELD BY FORESTERS AT BIRKENHEAD A very successful old-time dance was held by the Social Committee of tne Birkenhead branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters in the Victoria Hall on Saturday evening. Mr. Lidgard and Mrs. Blackwell were successful in winning the spot waltz. Mr. Mayall supplied the dance music. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. J. Blackledge. Among those present were: wUFlace panels™’ “ aUVe crep “ de chin * AoKtS cinnamon crepe de chine green’ SWrt deadline 0 " Harkin ’ floral frock of crepe lace rS ' G * ue . enin - heliotrope georgette and Mrs. Logie, paisley silk frock. lace rS ' BlackWfcl1 > larkspur yinon with Mrs. O’Connor, cream silk crepe frock, georgette RoSS ' black crepe de chine and diamanlT*’° rbUrn black cre P e ratio with silver - lace eeSai ’ d ’ Pa,e green satrri with Mrs. Hopson, frock of black crepe de chine. Mrs. P. Stewart, frock of blue silk crepe. Mrs. Moore, brocaded silk trimmed with sequins. Mrs. Grant, brue ring velvet frock. silver'lace nCe ‘ U ' rose pink rayon ’ R-lth rs * A’ Pea-green silk and lace. Airs. Or. Sowden, frock of embossed silk. Norton, frock of cream crepe ATi s Bloor, black silk lace over apricot Mrs A. Norton, midnight blue crepe de chine with oriental relief. Airs. C. Harkin, steel beaded georgette frock. Airs. J. Grade, tomato taffeta with posv Miss Ruby ITayson apple green frock o* crepe de chine. Aiks E. Cantlon, jade crepe de chine and silver witn shawl to tone. IT. Aliller, french floral patterned Aliss D. Grenfell, red ring velvet and gold lace. Aliss T. Edmansoa, green crepe de chine with ecru lace. Misc AI. Stewart,' powder blue crepe de chine, with silver lace and moonlight blue shawl.

PEANUTS .AND PUNCH AT KIDDLES’ PARTY PHILISTINES AS HOSTS A peanut hunt and a real Punch Judy show were among the many?, 4 tractions at the delightful j uv . “'* party arranged y the I‘hilis?? Ladies’ Committeo on Saturday Mt?’ noon for members’ children, tk" Amateur Operatic Hall was gaily a ated for the occasion with mow’ coloured streamers and rosp „ lights. Tho young guests, ranging f rora le months to lb years, numbered 50, and they had a merry time *p Ut hats and paper caps of every descH tion, balloons, whistles and favours, n added to tho general merriment %£!} tho Ritz Band provided a of suitable dunce music. The tea. tab?- * were particularly attractive and wp? gay with coloured paper and iceland poppies and trailing greenery. Items provided for the kiddies’ en tertainment included a ventrilooni turn by Air. Sheldon Kindly, who aN-! staged the Punch and Judy show humour from Mr. Alan McEhvain, and songs by Air. E. R. Bailey and M r u E. Gillespie. ‘ "* Among those present were: Denise Gillespie, Margaret AlcLean, Lorna McCrae* Valerie Lewis, June King, Nina Dallen* Joyce Sayers, Paul Lefollay, Len Haeu«--Smith, Bunny Holland, David Ha-me-Smith, Pamela Singer, Malcolm McCrae Max Bartley. Keith Grant. Delys Lefollav’ Marjorie Bryan. Pamela Montague, Clarke, Shirley Clarke, Pat Hartman Valerie Hartman. Zita Saunders, Erl* Saunders. John Conlan, Harvey Garland Xeville Bird. Alarie Conlan. Alarie Garland, Molly Garland, Dudley Bird Dorothv Leslie, Brian Worsfold, Austin Gittos Keith Grant, Frank Clarke, Murray Gil-, tos. ORANGE BLOSSOMS JACKSON—COWIE St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church. Great North Road, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last week, when Air. Harold Jackson, of Cambridge, was married to Aliss Dolly Cowie, the third daughter of Mr. and Airs. Morton Cowie. of Auckland. The Rev. T. Halliday performed the ceremony. Miss Beryl Smith officiated at the organ. Tho church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, woro a delightful frock of charmelaine satin, made on simple lines. The tight-fitting bodice was attached to a skirt with a long pointed angle length flare to the left side, and was finished at the waistline with a diamante buckle. A wide silver ribbon caught with trails of orange blossom on the left shoulder fell to the hem line, and she wore a handsome veil of Breton net arranged in mob-cap fashion, with three strands of pinktinted orange blossom, and ear-drops mounted on silver tissue. The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. Two sisters attended tho bride, Aliss Nellie Cowie as maid of honour, wearing a twotiered apricot georgette frock, the bodice completed with a scarf thrown over her shoulder, and caught with a posy of apricot and green. With it was worn a crinoline hat to tone, and she carried a bouquet of mauve sweet peas. Aliss Alyrtle Cowie wore a very chic frock of lettuce green georgette, the skirt made with rows of petals, and the bodice finished with a fichu coL lar held by a green and gold posy. Her hat was of gold crinoline, trimmed with green and gold, and her bouquetf was of pink sweet peas. Alaster Keith Cowie (nephew) made a charming little page in his suit of cream satin. The two nieces of the bride, Joan Cowie and Doreen Alailman, were attractive little flower-girls in their frocks of pink silk net and lettuce green taffeta. The tight bodices of taffeta formed petals over the frilled skirts of pink, a,.d they wore headdresses of pink and silver flower trails finished with tulle bows, and carried silver baskets of pink and mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. D. Cowie, brother of the bride, as best man, and Air. Roy Smith, cousin of the bride, as groomsman. A reception was held in St. Mark's Hall, Remuera, where Airs. Cowie, mother of the bride, received her guests in a frock of desert rose bengaline, with, a black hat relieved with rose. She carried a posy of roses, and was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. E. White, who wore an azure blue crepe de chine jumper suit and bois de rose crinoiine hat. KERN—GOTHORP A pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. Gothorp, Drury, last week, when Dorothy, their eldest daughter, was married to Charles T., son of Mr. ana Airs. C. Kern, of Ramarama. The ceremony was performed in the drawing room, which was very prettily decorated. The Rev. Grace officiated. The bride, who was given away of her father, wore a pretty frock oi maize-coloured crepe de chine, re* lieved with gold lace, and a dainty tulle veil and wreath of orange blossoms. fcShe carried a bouquet of irises, roses, and sweet peas. * The bridesmaid, Aliss Ruth Gothorp, wore a chic frock of pale green miianese silk. Air. Victor Ballard, of Gordonton, attended his brother as best man. Airs. Gothorp received her gue*su> wearing a light henna silk bengaiinfrock. Others present included: Mrs. K (mother of the bridegroom), weann® a navy crepe de chine irock; Mpj navy silk bengaline; Mrs. Ashby, charmeuse;. Airs. E. Gothorp, D crepe de chine; Airs. Sloan, old * repp embroidered frock; Mrs. bois de rose siik; Airs. Fitzge:ralo, frock; Mrs. Duncan, flowered de cnine; Airs. Turchie, light fuc^, k . repp; Airs. P. Parr, electric blue su*Aliss Parr, pale rose frock, wl , j flounce inset; Airs. Plumer, bordered voile; Airs. Rogers, pina » Airs. F. Ballard, tweed costume; w J. Ballard, light wine flowered cregf de chine; Mrs. Jas. Ballard, blue • Mrs. fc>. Ballard, navy flowered raj silk; Mrs. W. J. L. Sharp, tweed tume; .Mrs. E. Fielding, black san* Mrs. J. Keid, light navy silk maroc<““ PLUNKET SOCIETY WAIMARINO BRANCH The monthly meeting of marino branch of the Plunket »- was held in the Plunket Rooms, v kune, when there were Pt es L cMesdames Wood (president), Gregor, Jones, Goile, Edhouse. lock, Hussy, Nurse Corbett an Donald (secretray). . , tM Airs. Goile was society's representative on m Clinic Committee. , * pay It was decided to hold a Plu uC tiofl on December 15, in the oia mart, Clyde Street. fol* The* Plunket nurse reportea » 10 Ohakunc: Old cases 190, new ea * < * 6, total in district 190- ca «* Raetihi: Old cases 174, new 5, total in district 179- ases t Moropito: Old cases 2a, new . total 27. „. c Rangataua: Old cases 3.. 1, total in district 33. Pokaka: Visited two bom*

MISS MARION LOWRY TO BE MARRIED TO WELL-KNOWN CRICKETER THE engagement is announced of Miss Marion Lowry, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lowry, of Okawa, Hawke’s Bay, to Dr. R. H. Bettington, of New South Wales. Dr. Bettington is a well known Australian cricketer, and is at present playing in the four days’ match in Sydney. Miss Lowry’s sister married A. P. F. Chapman, who is captain of the English Cricket team at preaent in Australia.