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Mrs. It. Anderson, of Sydney, is at j i Hotel Carisen. | i * * * Mrs. J. Lambert, of 'Wellington, is * visiting Auckland. _ t Miss L. M. Morrison, of Auckland, is J at present in Wellington. * * * J Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lewis, of Well- I ington, are visiting Auckland. Mrs. Desmond Campion, of “Olcerae," Wanganui, is visiting Auckland. Miss C. Jolly, of Hamilton, is spend- 1 ing a short holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris, of Well- 1 .glou. are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. R. Mcnzies, of Hamilton, are guests at Hotel Cargen. General and Mrs. X'". Cavendish, of England, left for Sydney to-day. Mrs. Eastwood and Mrs. E. Pearce, of Auckland, are visiting Hamilton. * * * Mrs. Sproule, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. A. Joseph in Hamilton. Mrs. X. Preston and Miss June Preston, of Auckland, are visiting Welling- * * * Major and Mrs. E. Armstrong, who have been staying at the Grand Hotel, left for Sydney to 7 day. Mrs. Crane, of Wellington, who has been visiting Auckland, is now staying with her daughter, Mrs. Irving, of Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. McCullough, of Mangapai: Mr. and Mrs. A. Skeet, of Cambridge; and Miss Buckland of Cambridge, are at the Albert Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. Abernethv, of Wellington, who have been the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Alan Abernethy, of Wanganui, are in Auckland and leave to-day for Sydney. * * * Sir Byron and Lady Peters, of Bagsot. England, who are visiting Auckland with their sons, Mr. G. 11. Peters and Mr. G. G. Peters, are staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. Arthur, formerly of Napier, are in Auckland, en route for Kadavu Island, Fiji, where Mr. Arthur has been appointed to the position of headmaster of the school.^ An enjoyable evening was spent at “Oawthorpe,” Sherborne Road. Mount Eden, in the form of a kitchen evening, given by Xurse Helen Scott, in honour of the approaching marriage j of Miss Vivian Bowring. During the evening music, competitions and games were indulged in. ORANGE BLOSSOMS GALBRAITH—SLOANE j The marriage was celebrated at the Geyser Hotel, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, on Tuesday afternoon, of Miss Gwenda Galbraith, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Galbraith, of Whakarewarewa, to Mr. George Sloane, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sloane, of Christchurch. The Rev. Father T. I Wanders officiated. I The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty white brocaded satin frock veiled in chiffon, with i frills of chiffon to the waist, and a large white hat trimmed with silver leaves and rose petals. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies and sweet peas. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Galbraith . and Miss Edna Welson. The former wore a frock of powder blue crepe do chine, with old rose trimmings and carried a blue posy. The latter wore a pretty white georgette frock and large white hat and carried a white posy. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. T. Cox as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the dining-room and a long list of toasts honoured. ! Mrs. Galbraith, mother* of the bride, i wore a frock of beige silk rep. with a large hat to match. Mrs. R. H. Phillips wore a blue floral crepe de chine frock. Mrs. J. Corlett wore a Crock of daffodil milnnese silk. Mrs. De Lucca. the bride’s grandmother. were a brocaded frock of petunia and black satin. Later in the afternoon tiro newly- ! married couple left for the South ! Island, the bride wearing a three- ; tiered floral crepe de chine frock, with hat to match. Among the guests were: Mrs. C. Worthington, wearing a frock of rose du barri crepe de chine, hat to match. . , Mrs. Dvson. flame silk georgette frock. Mrs. Hullet, vieux rose milanese costume. Mrs. G. Hard ley, Auckland, navy blue and floral bengaline frock. Miss E. H a I'd ley, frock of cream lace and georget te. , , , Miss L. Johnson, cornflower blue anu champagne georgette frock. Mrs. G. Young, navy blue satin, maroCa Mrs. r ° C T. McDowell black and white floral crepe de chine. Mrs. Bunting, black satin crepe frock and green hat. , , .. Mrs. Harvey Hawkins. black satin frock, with geranium petal trimmings. Mrs. M. Robb, frock of black and white beaded satin, with black and rose hat. Mrs. Walsh, apricot satin frock, witn black hat. . . , ... Mrs. R. Smith, briar pink silk georgette I frock | 1 Mrs. J. J. Hogan, navy blue and floral i coat frock. _ _ .„ i Miss Peggy Jones, frock o* gieen i 1 a Mrs*. Carr, vieux rose frock of marietta. PUKEKOHE NEWS HIGH SCHOOL PUPIL’S BURSARY V bursary in home science at the Otago University has been awarded to Miss Jovce Munro, a pupil at the Pukekohe Technical High School, according to advice recently received Miss Munro will go to Otago to study at the Universt tv. There are now 24S pupils at the High School, and ltf boys are taking the agricultural course, while 20 girls are taking domestic science. These totals are records in the history of the school. A master of the school now lives at Papakura. in order to accompany pupils coming by train from Papakura and Drury.

FAREWELL PARTY j; 1 The Purnell Tea Kiosk was attrac- 1 tively decorated last evening’ when a J gay little dance party was given there i in honour of Miss Edna Taylor, who f leaves Auckland soon with her parents i to live in Perth. Miss Taylor was wearing a dainty ; lroc.k of mimosa yellow georgette, with a deep petalled hem. Among those present were: Mrs. L. if. Piper, in a frock of lavender georgette. Mrs. I\ C. TTenrv. wearing a sequined frock or moonmist blue georgette. Mrs. H. Meltzer, whose frock was of ; sequined rose georgette. * Miss J, Turner, in wistaria mauve taffeta. Miss E. Turner, wearing gentian blue georgette mounted on phlox pink. Miss M. Clarke in a frock of navy blue georgette. Miss E. Smeaton, who wore a silver and white frock of georgette. Miss Audrey Perry, in a flower patterned frock of georgette. Miss M. Whitticome, shrimp pink taffeta. Miss B. Rrvant, apricot crepe de chine. Miss Lilian Quinn, hyacinth blue georgette. Miss Waters, Tauranga, eau de ml embossed georgette. Miss L. Morphy, frock of gold tissue and lace. Miss Leonie Morphy, cornflower blue crepe de chine. Miss K. Kirk, pale green crepe de chine. Miss M. Cater, powder blue crepe de chine. Miss Nr. Saunders, black georgette frock. Miss Vera McKay, lotus pink georgette and lace. Miss T. Duncan, black taffeta frock. Miss Freda Crocher, blue taffeta with silver lace. Miss R. Turner, delphinium blue georgette. Miss M. Woolley, shell pink frock of georgette. DANCE AT TE PUKE A dance was held in the Alliance Theatre, T© Puke, after the pictures. Many show visitors attended. Music was supplied by the Elite Orchestra. Among those present were:—Misses I. Wilkins, rose pink crepe de chine; J MacEldowney, blue crepe de chine; M. MacEldowney. vieux rose georgette; C. Wilson, flowered voile; 3VI. O’Driscall, flowered mauve voile; N. Wilkins, pink crepe de chine; N. Riddell, pink satin; E. Morton, figured crepe de chine; J. Stewart, deep ro.se art silk; E. Brown, figured voile; Holland, pale mauve georgette; Wilson. tomato velvet; M. Parkinson, crepe de r chine jumper suit; T. Hicks, primrose ■ taffeta; Z. Longwortli, flame satin; D. • Webber. biscuit crepe de chine; B. • Wilson, beige georgette.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent J Mrs. E. R. Lee and Miss Betty Lee. of Cambridge, have returned to their homo alter a holiday in Sydney. Miss Sandra Chisholm, of Timaru. ts ! visiting her aunt. Miss Keddie, of the | Waikato Hospital. GARDEN PARTY On Thursday afternoon Mrs. G. R. Barnett gave a delightful garden party at the Vicarage for Mrs. Frank Harvey. A putting competition created much interest and was won by Mrs. Harvey Mrs. Barnett was in a smart black j and white striped spun silk frock with ! a black picture hat. Mrs. Frank Har-

vey wore a pretty lace frock of biscuit shade, with a becoming crinoline hat of champagne tone. Miss Stella Empson, who helped her sister. Mrs. Barnett, to entertain her guests, was in a black and white pleated georgette frock with a pink and black liat. Others present were: Mrs. J. Bar ugh, Mrs. .Mathias (Auckland). Mrs. O’Callahan. Mrs. S. Simmons. Mrs. G. Rogers, Mrs. D. lv. Dunbar. Mrs. R. Clark. Mrs. C. Rees, Mrs. W. B. Pountney, Mrs. H. Ashton, Mrs. A. Joseph, Mrs. Sproule (Auckland). Mrs. E. M. Cowie. Mrs. H. Ferguson, Mrs. Harrowell, Mrs. J. H. Hammond, Mrs. Clayton-Greene. Mrs. J. Strang, Mrs. H. T. Gillies, Mrs. KcutJohnson, Mrs. P. Stevens. Mrs. A. Ward. Mrs. H. Hammond. Miss E. Neckar, Miss ITarrowell. Miss Bright, Miss Cliepnell and Miss Stevens. FAREWELL BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Hugh Douglas, who is leaving in a fortnight for a holiday in England. and Nlrs. H. N. Eiby, who is leaving Hamilton to live in Wellington, were the guests of honour at a very bright party given by Miss Keddie at the Nurses’ Home on Tuesday evenMiss Keddie received her guests wearing a frock of primrose georgette embroidered in crystal. Mrs. Douglas wore a gown of black net sequinned iri silver, and Mrs. Eiby was in a handsome black lace frock. Progressive bridge was played. Mrs. Owen Monckton was the prize-win-ner. Supper was enjoyed on the balcony. Those present were: Mrs. Hugh Douglas, Mrs. M. W. Eiby, Mrs. E. H. O'Meara, Mrs. 11. T. Gillies. Mrs. Owen Monckton, Mrs. E. J. Hears, Mrs. ITockin, Mrs. Montgomerie, Mrs. D’Auvergne (Waingara), Mrs. G. A. Hardwood, Mrs. T. C. Fraser and Miss S. Chisholm (Timaru). COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. George Buckland gave a gay little dance at their home in Somerset Street to celebrate the coming of age of their son. Jack. Streamers and masses of flowers decorated the dining room hall and verandah. Mr. Hildreth played exMrs. Buckland was in a gown of black crepella a.nd lace. Mrs. Cullina.ne was in black Georgette. Mrs. M. Buckland was in a petunia-toned frock embroidered in crystal. Miss C. Buckland was in embossed marine blue georgette and silver. Mrs Sweet was in black georgette and Mrs. R. Peters in lemon-coloured embossed taffeta. Others present were: Misses Iris Andrews, Joyce Pearson, Molly Bradley, Mavis Zell man. Daphne Gould, Phyllis Davis, Noreen Callinane, Mary Barber, Kathleen Turner, Eva Clough, Gladys Cracknell, Della Chapham, Phyllis Anchor. WELCOME HOME The Tirau Hall -was delightfully decorated on Tuesday evening to welcome homo the Rev. and Mrs. Erabyn From the centre of the stage hung a beautiful wedding bell. Streamers, flowers and ferns made the hall a most attractive setting for the happy party. Visitors came from Matangi and Eureka as well as from nearby districts. Mrs. Brabyn was given a lovely bouquet by little Dorothy Amoore, after which the Rev. A. C. Hampton, the chairman, welcomed the guests. Then followed community singing, songs by Mrs. Corcoran, Miss Watson and Mr. Brown, recitations by Miss Jamieson and Mr. Hirst, and by the Rev. Martin, of Matangi.

All the guests brought presents for Mrs. Brabyn’s kitchen. In addition. Mr. J. W. Amoore, on behalf, of the congregation of the Presbyterian Church, asked Mr. and Mrs. Brabyn to accept a handsome clock, and Mrs. Stewart, on behalf of the Ladies’ Guild, presented a handsome oak dinner wagon. After supper the hall was cleared for dancing, music being supplied by Nil's. Bishop, Mrs. A. Stewart, Mr. Bragg and Mr. Crabb. TE AW AMU T U BRANCH OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The first meeting in 1929 of the Te Awamutu Women’s Institute was held in th© Parish Hall on Monday afternoon. The hostesses were Mrs. W. H. Davis and Miss Savill. The president, Mrs. H. G. Collins, was in the chair and gave an interesting address outlining the work of the previous year. T.he election of officers for the incoming year resulted: President. Mrs. 11. G. Collins (re-elected); vice-presi-dents, Mrs. L. G. Armstrong, Mrs. J. S. Ashmore and Mrs. YV. Jeffrey; treasurer, Mrs. C. G. Downes; secretary, Miss E. Montifiore; committee, Mesdames F. Devin, A. M. Bcetham, J. F. Brooks, W. H. Davis, YV. Mensforth. G. North, J. C. Montifiore, N. McNair, R. Noonan. Y\ r . E. Osborne, A. A. Reese and E. Vincent. Mrs. Bevin and Mrs. Ashmore were appointed delegates to a conference of the Auckland Provincial Federation on April 9. ROTORUA AFFAIRS VISITS OF IMP’S i The Rotorua High School has reopened with a further increase in the number of pupils, there being on the present roll 304 compared with <ast year's 270. The school is at present overcrowded, but the completion of the two new classrooms should relieve matters. A very gratifying feature of the increase is the large number of country pupils, from all parts of the Bay of Plenty, the roll including 14 new pupils from as far as Atiamuri, Maketu, Awakeri, YVaiotapu, Taupo and North Auckland. ! The question of providing a school I hostel to meet the wishes of parents of ! these country pupils will undoubtedly j soon be undertaken by the school auth- j i orities. The increase in the roll has placed the school in a higher grade, perI mitting the appointment of an A grade ; assistant. The Board of Governors has j appointed ns first assistant Mr. -T. L. Cameron, M.A.. of the Takapuna Grammar ‘School, who has rapidly risen in tine service through outstanding ability as a teacher. | A telegram was received by the Rotorua Borough Council on YVednesday from i the Hon. E. A. Ransom, Minister of , J Public Works, to the effect that he would i | visit Rotorua on the 23rd inst., when he j would receive deputations. * * * j Mr. C. H. Clinkard, M.P., left Rotorua yesterday afternoon for Putaruru, where he will meet nine other members of Parliament who are paying a visit of inspection to that district. The visit will extend to Saturday next, and Mr. Clinkard hopes to induce a number of the visitors to include Rotorua in their tour by spending the week-end in the district.

THE HANDY WOMAN AT HOME RENOVATING LEATHER SURFACES Leather upholstery, like the cover- j ings of chairs, writing tables, etc...' becomes worn after a time, exhibiting rough patches and discolourations. Remedial treatment varies with specific pieces, but a few general hints may be helpful. Roughened places generally consist of a series of scalylike projections which will lie down , flat when brushed in one direction, but will stand up when brushed the other way. A considerable improvement in appearance may be affected by mixing some thick water-colour paint with seccotine, and brushing it the “wrong way” over the patch; then smooth and press it down by brushing with a stiff bristled brush in the “right way.” Small slits or tears can be repaired by saturating a piece of linen in adhesive, putting a piece of brown paper over one side of it, and insert- ‘ ing the whole through the slit so that j the gummed surface comes against j the back of the leather to which it will adhere something like a patch on a cycle inner tube, but on the inside. j Bigger tears should be sewn up with i thin thread in a colour to match the leather. A great improvement can be ef- ; fected by a thorough cleansing with a flannel dipped in hot water in which a little soda lias been dissolved; wring j the flannel nearly dry and rub it | briskly over the leather. Follow this j with a good rub with a dry chamois j leather, and then apply a “leather ! reviver” of an appropriate colour. If ; the reviver is unnecessary, use any good leather polish, or a mixture of beeswax, turpentine, linseed oil and a trace of paraffin oil. Melt the beeswax over a slow fire; remove from fire and add enough turps to make a creamy mass; stir in about half the quantity of linseed oil and add the j paraffin. Use the mixture cold, when it should be of the consistency of a thick paste. - —E.W.H. HAMILTON NOTES THE BRYANT HOME Four years ago Mr. D. V. Bryant, r.; Te Rapa, founded a home near Raglan for the beaefit of convalescent children. This fine work is still being carried on by the trustees and the accommodation has been, this summer, increased to SO beds. Children between four and 12 are taken in, irrespective of creed or money, and no charge is made for accommodation or treatment, Mr. Bryant paying all expenses. Already 133 children have been received this summer, and it is hoped soon to increase the number of beds to ; 48. The children make wonderful progress in weight and general health in the three •weeks or so that they spend in the home, and Mr. Bryant is convinced that the district is particularly suitable for asthma patients, as many children suffering from asthma have been discharged completely cured.