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Miss Nancy Bullock-Webster left today for Gisborne. * * * Miss X. Russell, of Dunedin, is staying at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs. J. D. Smith, of River Road, Hamilton, is visiting Auckland. Mrs. Lloyd Jones, of London, is a guest at the Grand Hotel. * * * Mrs. E. Gabites. of Hastings, is a visitor to Auckland. Humble, of Christchurch, are among the guests at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. C. B. Wake, of Hamilton, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs. X. Gibson, of Auckland, is staying in Hamilton. * * * Mrs. J. H. Pagni has returned from her holiday in 'Wellington. Mrs. "W. A. Evans, of Wellington, is staying with her sister, Mrs. C. Hemus, of Epsom. * * * Mrs. J. R. McKenzie and family, of Tamahere, who have been staying at Cheltenham, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bridgman are now residing in Clifton Road, Takapuna. . Mrs. Archdale-Taylor has taken a cottage at Devonport for the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. J. Davie, of . Christchurch, are at the Star Hotel. Miss L. Scott, of Hamilton, Miss M. * * * Dr. Kendrick Christie and Dr. Mollie Christie, who have been visiting Auckland, have now returned to Wanganui. Mrs. H. M. Marler, of London Street, and Miss Phyllis Lindsay, are guests at the Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Singer, of Grafton Road, are spending the holidays at Kitchener Road, Milford. Mrs. E. F. Peacocks, of “Weston Lea.” Hamilton, is on a visit to Auckland. * * * Mrs. A. B. Roberton and family, of Remuera Road, are spending a holiday at Paihia, Bay of Islands. Mrs. E. D. Ashton and Miss Rita Ashton, who motored to Rotorua, have now returned to Auckland. Mrs. J. E. D. Spicer, of Oliver Road, Remuera, returned today from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Adams, of Lower Hutt. Lady Xolan and Miss Nolan are spending a few days in Wellington prior to leaving for England by the Mataroa. Miss M. Russell, of Dunedin, Miss H. Gregory, of Colombo, Mrs. J. A. Sinclair, of New South Wales, Mrs. L. Jones, of London, Mr. K. S. and Mrs. Williams, of Gisborne, are guests at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Sturges, of Clifton Road, Hamilton, announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel, to Anthony Harold, only son of Mrs. and the late Radford, Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cousins, of “Whakamaru,” Remuera Road, and Miss Joan Cousins, who have been visiting Paihia, Bay of Islands, have returned to Auckland. * * * Mrs. C. A. Goldsmith, of Nelson, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. M. Lucena, of Ponsonby, left this morning for the South, accompanied by her husband and the Misses Phyllis and Lois Goldsmith. The engagement is announced cf Doris Mae Cullen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cullen, of Maiingaturoto, to Donald Maclean, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Maclean, of Maungaturoto. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Miss Kathleen Hedge, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hedge, of Somerstown, Te Aroha, to Mr. Stanley Wylie, of Te Aroha. * * * The engagement is announced of Alice Marjorie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bayly, of Omata, New Plymouth, to Kenneth Thomas Robert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Taylor, of New Plymouth. The engagement is announced of Lorna Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Andrew, of Koliimarama, to Walter Thomas, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. T. Johnston, of Bluff, South Island. TRAVEL TIPS If you wash your own clothes when travelling, and use an iron to press them, use the bottom of a drawer, turned upside down, for an ironingboard. Then the top of the table won’t be damaged by the heat of the iron, and you won’t incur the wrath of the hotel proprietor! On a long railway journey a cushion is essential. One that is made to fold, with pockets to hold papers, books, passport, and even a rug, will be found a great comfort. It is made with two handles attached to the sides of the cushion. It is not always possible when travelling to get laundry done quickly. So, if the table or washstand is covered with glass, as it so frequently is in hotel bedrooms, dry your handkerchiefs on the top. The result will be the same as if they were ironed. Remember that a wad of newspaper and a loop of string make a substitute for a coat-hanger if you have not brought enough with you. Hanging your clothes will help to get rid of the creases. If you are using a spirit lamp for boiling a kettle, place it in the washbasin when burning, and so avoid any risk of fire or making a mess on table or tablecloth.

SOCIAL AT Y.W.C.A. BRIGHT WELCOME TO MISS N. MONCRIEFF ORIENTAL DECORATIONS The social room of the Y.W.C.A. presented a gay appearance last evening, when the Senior Club girls and Girl Citizens gave a wel - come to Miss Nessie Moncrieff, world fellowship secretary for China. THE Oriental effect was carried out most successfully, the walls being decorated with large dragons and Chinese characters. Masses of bamboo foliage made a delightful contrast to the gay colouring of the Chinese lanterns which were strung across the ceiling, and the cushions of gorgeous hue and striking designs. Passing through a guard of honour formed by girls in Chinese robes and hats, to the accompaniment of a “Chinese Band,” Miss Moncrieff was then enthroned and robed in Chinese ceremonial dress. Choruses of welcome and club songs were given by the girls, and later Miss Phoebe Wood, on behalf of the Senior Club, and Miss Marjorie Burton, for the Girl Citizens, made speeches of welcome and farewell, as Miss Moncrieff leaves for China on Friday, to represent the New Zealand Y.W.C.A. there. In making the presentation of a travelling-rug, the girls wished Miss Moncrieff every success. Thanking the girls for their welcome and interest. Miss Moncrieff gave a brief explanation of the nature of the work in China. The rest of the evening was filled with games and musical items, supper being served at the conclusion.

WAIKATO NOTES Dr. Mary Douglas and Miss Margaret Douglas, of Hamilton, have arrived home from a trip to England and the Continent. Mrs. E. Hale, of Hillcrest, Hamilton, is on a holiday visit to Taujanga. Miss A. Moore has returned to Hamilton from a holiday in Wanganui., Mrs. R. Howie and family, of Morrinsville, are spending the holidays at the Mount, Tauranga. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Cleary have left Hamilton to take up their residence in Auckland. Miss McKenzie has left Te Aroha for Palmerston North. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Moss, of Hamilton, are visitors to Morrinsville. * * * Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Short, of Waihl, are shortly leaving for a trip to England. Mrs. M. Cochran, of Takapuna, is the guest of Mrs. G. H. Taylor, Patetonga. Mrs. W. H. Plume has returned to Piamilton from the Thames coast. Mrs. Boulton, of New Plymouth, is spending a in Cambridge. Mrs. lan Stuart, of Hamilton, has returned home from a holiday in Napier. Mrs. Ronald Seavill, of Waingaro, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Harington, Eureka. Mrs. A. Pascoe, of Auckland, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. R. Baillie, of Hamilton. Miss M. Gillies, of Hamilton, is spending a holiday in Raglan. * * * Mrs. A. W. J. Pearce and family have returned to Cambridge from a holiday at Brown’s Bay. Mrs. McDill, of Palliatua, is visiting Cambridge. Sister M. Trestrail, of Adelaide, is on a visit to Cambridge on an extended holiday, and is the guest of Mrs. W. PI. Hall, of Cambridge. Miss A. Thompson, of Napier, is staying with her sister, Mrs. lan Stuart, of Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. H. Haeusler, of Plautapu, are leaving Cambridge for Taneatua, Bay of Plenty, where they will make their future home. * * * FAREWELL PARTY A farewell party was given to Miss Violet Libeau by the members of the church choir at Matangi, at the residence of Mr. Albert Bryant, the choirmaster. Miss Libeau, who is leaving to take up nursing, was presented with a bedroom clock as a small memento of the esteem in which she was held. The recipient expressed her appreciation of the kindly sentiments expressed toward .herself.

REMUERA WEDDING BRIDE IN FRILLED VICTORIAN FROCK OF PALE PRIMROSE YATES—SEABROOK A profusion of cream and yellow flowers decorated St. Luke's Church, Remuera, yesterday morning for the wedding of Miss Molly Seabrook, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Seabrook, of Mount Albert, to Mr. Norman Wright Yates, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Yates, of Mount Eden. The Rev. M. Thompson performed the wedding ceremony, and Mr. Elliott was at the organ. The bride was given away by her father. Primrose-shaded georgette was chosen for the pretty wedding frock, which was fashioned on Victorian lines with frilled sleeveless corsage and graceful frilled skirt dipping to the ankles at the back. Frilled gauntlets were worn at the wrist, and her becoming primrose crinoline picture hat was trimmed with macrami medallions of deeper yellow. She carried a bouquet of deep cream .roses. Miss Helen Seabrook, sister of the bride, was the attendant maid. Her frock of apple green lace was slim-lit-ting to the hips, and then flared gracefully into the full, uneven length skirt. She wore a hat of green crinoline, finely braided and trimmed, with dark green velvet ribbon, and carried a bouquet of apricot flowers. Mr. Ronald Yates was best man. After the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Seabrook wearing a gown of heavy beaded marocain, with smart navy coat and wide-brimmed navy hat. She carried a bouquet of autumn tints. Mrs. Yates had on black georgette, with floral relief, worn over pink charmeuse. Her black hat was ospreytrimmed, and her bouquet was of pink flowers. Among the guests were:—The Hon. Sir George Fowlds and Lady Fowlds, Mrs. C. E. Carr (Brisbane), Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Seabrook, Mr. and. Mrs. T. Seabrook, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Yates, Mr. and Mrs. F. Y"ates, Canon and Mrs. McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Brett. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brigham, Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Brett, Mrs. Knox, Miss Garland, Miss Lela Seabrook, Miss Betty Seabrook, Miss Phyllis Gash. Miss Margaret Rainger, Miss Elaine Wilson, Miss Kathleen Brookes, Miss Jacqueline Carr, Messrs. Seabrook. Frank, Fenwick, J. Chambers, J. Fowlds and L. Astley.

A FLOUNCED FROCK OF IVORY SATIN LUCENA—BUCHANAN The marriage took place in St. John’s Church on Tuesday evening of Miss Frances Grace Buchanan, second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. •Tames Buchanan, of Auckland, to Mr. Norman Lucena, elder son of Mrs. Lucena, of Auckland, and the late Mr. W. Lucena. The Rev. A. Mitchell officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, presented a charming picture as she entered the church in her frock of white satin charmeuse, made with tight bodice and flounced skirt with uneven' hem. Her veil was clasped at the side of her head with clusters of orange blossom, while her bouquet was of pink blossoms. Miss Rose Buchanan, the chief bridesmaid, wore a frock of lemon georgette, flounced with a large tulle hip-bow, and hat to match, while Miss Colina Buchanan wore lime georgette similarly fashioned. Both carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. The flower girl. Miss Jean Warne, niece of the bride, wore blue frilled taffeta with a hat to match and carried a golden basket of flowers. Mr. L. Lucena supported his brother as best man, the groomsman being Mr. John Buchanan. The breakfast was held in Nairn's reception rooms, which were delightfully decorated. Mrs. Buchanan, mother of the bride, received the guests in a frock of blue ring velvet with diamente buckle, and liat to tone. Mrs. Lucena, mother of the bridegroom,- chose beige georgette and lace, with amethyst hat and lilac and pink bouquet. At the conclusion of the breakfast, the numerous guests were entertained with dancing. Songs by Miss Lamb and Mr. James Buchanan, and a recitation by Master Reginald Urwin, of Raetihi, were appreciated. Among those present were:—Mrs. J. L. Warne (Whangarei), Mrs. John Buchanan, Mrs. R. Parnell, Mrs. C. A. Goldsmith (Nelson), Mrs. A. E. Urwin (Raetihi), Mrs.. A. W. Goldsmith, and Mrs. James Buchanan, jun.

BEAUTIFUL VEIL OF BRUSSELS LACE WORN BY DEVONPORT BRIDE HANLON—BLANCHFIELD A wedding at the Church of the Holy 'Trinity, Hevonport, on Wednesday afternoon was that of Hiss Rima Blanchfield, only daughter of Mr. and \ Mrs. G. R. Blanchfield, of Calliope Road, Hevonport. and Mr. Charles Hanlon, eldest son of Mr. and Airs. L. Hanlon, of Whangarei. The bride was given awav by her ! brother. Mr. Arthur R. Blanchfield. and her frock was of attractively simple de- ! sign in ivory satin with ankle length ; effect. A veil of rare old Brussels lace j had its graceful folds set off by a coronet of orange blossom. The bouquet was of white and palest pink blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss Haiala Fernall, whose frock was of the palest shade of apricot georgette in early Vic- j torian style. Her bouquet was in ; autumn tints to harmonise. She wore a large picture hat of lame. The best man was Air. James Cranswick, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. B. Wingfield. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, where Airs. Blanchfield received the guests in a frock of floral crepe de chine and a black hat. DEVONPORT WEDDING FIRE BRIGADE FORMS GUARD: OF HONOUR FLETCHER—SWORN Devonport was intrigued last evening by the sight of a number of fire brigadesmen forming a guard of honour at the door of the Church of St. Paul. The occasion was a rainbow wedding, Miss Ivy Mabel Swprn being married to Mr Reginald Percy Fletcher. The bride, who was given away by Air. R. Worthington, wore an exceedingly attractive frock of white georgette over satin; the bodice was fashioned with long sleeves of lace with a dainty lace yoke. A beautiful applique design in rose and pearls outlined the hips, and a flared skirt drooped to ankle length at the sides. A handsome veil of lace, with a train, was crowned with a coronet of orange blossom. The bridal bouquet was of tinted blooms, maintaining the rainbow motif. Frocked in honey-shadecl georgette over satin, Miss Hazel Sworn was chief bridesmaid, supported by Miss Alarion Upfold, whose gown was of emerald green georgette over satin. Both frocks were in uneven hemline style, and both maids wore black picture hats, and their bouquets were to tone with their frocks. Two tiny flower girls, Grade Fletcher and June Langridge, nieces of the groom, were frocked respectively in lilac and rose georgette with transparent yokes of silk net to match and trimmed with frilled georgette. Their head-dresses were of rainbow tulle, with tiny rosebuds nestling in silver leaves, while long ribbons were carried to one side. They carried baskets of flowers harmonising in tint with their frocks. The best man was Air. Richard Seymour Fletcher, and the groomsman Air. E. Clement. The bride is the elder daughter of Air. and Airs. H. T. Sworn, of Hastings Parade, Hevonport, and the groom is the youngest son of Air. and Airs. J. Fletcher, of Spring Street, Hevonport. The Rev. W. Lawson Marsh, M.A., officiated at a fully choral ceremony.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Masonic Hall, Hevonport, the table decorations maintaining the rainbow motif and setting off a huge three-tier cake, the gift of the maker, Air. R. Worthington, who gave the bride away. Airs. Sworn received the guests wearing a black patterned silk frock with hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother wore a smart frock of Neapolitan blue silk faille with uneven hem; a hat to match being relieved with red.

Airs. Maxwell and Air. Hyer supplied enjoyable entertainment items. Air. and Mrs. Fletcher, Junr., are to tour the South Island. Among the guests were:—Sister Alilne, Mrs. N. Fletcher, Airs. Barnhill, Airs. Richmond, Airs. Kirkham, Airs. Hunter, Airs. Langridge, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Green, Airs. G. Green, Airs. R. Worthington, Airs. A. Green. Mrs. Blick, Aliss Sands, Aliss Green, Aliss E. Ingham, Aliss Edgar, Miss G. Bond, Miss M. Bennett, Aliss J. Gillies, Miss N. R. Thomas, Aliss McGehan, Aliss IT. Alder, Mrs. Alder, Airs. Alaxwell, Aliss France, Aliss Elliott, Aliss Bright, Airs. Watson, Airs. Thompson, Mrs. Stead, Miss Rule. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES MANAWAHE BRANCH There was a fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Manawahe Women’s Institute, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Airs. Kendall presided. An interesting demonstration of posy making was given by Airs. Seabourne, and a competition for the best article made by members was won by her. A number of the pretty and useful articles displayed were presented to the institute to augment the funds. Afternoon tea having been served, the meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chair. PICNIC ROLLS Required: One pound of Vienna flour; one ounce of compressed yeast; two teaspoonfuls of castor sugar; half a level teaspoonful of salt; one ounce of butter; one egg; half a pint of milk. Warm and sieve the flour with the salt. Put the yeast and sugar in a basin and work them together till they become liquid. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Make the milk tepid, then add it to the butter. Meat up the egg, strain it into the milk, then strain in the yeast and mix well. Make a hole in the middle of the flour, stir the milk, etc., into it. Then work in all the flour. Knead well, place the dough in a basin, cover it with a clean cloth, and put in a warm place to rise for two hours, or till the surface is covered with cracks. Then take it out of the basin and shape it. Roll a piece of dough out into a square about an eighth of an inch thick. Cut this across from corner to corner. Then roll*up these triangular pieces, beginning the roll at the broad end. It must be rolled very lightly, or you will destroy the tube-like appearance it should have. Draw the point over like a flap and curve the roll round in a crescent shape, and it is ready. Lay on a buttered tin in a warm place and let them rise for 20 minutes. Bake in a quick oven till they sound hollow when tapped underneath. Then brush them over with a little warmed milk and butter. Put them on a sieve to cool.