WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be Pleased to receive tor publication in the "Women'* Corner" Items of social or personal new*. Snclv Items ghonld he fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tne signatures oi both parties. Correspondence is invited on an? matters affecting, or oi interest to, women.

Mrs J. S. Middletou is spending a holiday at Rotorua.Mrs A. S. Gumey (Bealey avenue) left last night to spend a holiday in Wellington. A motion of sympathy with Mrs H. F. Herbert, in her illness, was passed by the North Canterbury Hospital Board yesterday.

Mts G. E. Mannering (Fendalton) who, with her children, has been spending a holiday in the North Island, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs J. Bruges (Wellington) arrived yestorday morning to spend a holiday in Christchurch. Mrs W H. Symes, who is spending a few weeks' holiday in Wellington, returns to Christchurch next week. Mrs and Miss Blundell , Hawkes (GeraldineWare at present in Christchurch, ana are staying at Warwick House, Mrs Sloman, of Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, returns to the north to-night, Mr and Mrs P. Deardon are_ shortly going into residence for a few months in Major G. Hutton's house in Deans avenue.

Mrs Maxwell Deans is visiting Miss Tripp, at' drari. Mr and Mrs McAlpine (Craigieburn) are coming to town to-morrow for a short, visit. Amongst- recent arrivals at Kenilworth are Mr and Mrs B. Lawrence and Miss Lawrence (Sydney), Mrs D. Savill (Hanmer Springs), Mrs and Miss Hargreaves (Rangiora), Mias E. Williams'(Sydney), Miss A. Aitken (Hanmer" Springs),

Miss G. Kennedy (Feriiside),is on a holiday'visit to Jier sister ,in Timaru. Mrs.Masefield (Akaroa) am Mr and Mrs Murfitt, (Hororata) are recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel. As a result' of the Grand National Ball, organised' by Mrs BumesrLoughnan, and held in the Winter Garden recently, a net profit of £176 .was realised, . and this -amount .has been handed by Mrs Loughnan to the Reverend "Mother at Nazareth House. The expenses' were gi-eatly minimised by the. eitrqimevgeiierosity of Mr and Mrs • T. Nicoll, of 'the Winter. Garden, the mem- ; bers Of Bailey's Band, and many other generous, friends/ , On Friday afternoon ■ the residents arid' parents of the children attending the Governor's Bay School, met at thfe sobdol' for farewell -to the teacher, Mrs jt. Ne\vstead. who is shortly leaving the district to take an appointment Springston South School.. The RevMr Shore,. in asking Mi;s N.ewstead to accept a Kaiapoi rug from the parents and residents of the district, and some piecieS of Doulton ware from the children, referred to her long and valuable services as teacher, and expressed the regret of all present at her departure from the district. Several members oi the committee'endorsed these remarks. Mrs Newstead responded suitably. Before dispersing, a very enjoyable'afternoon tea was ; served by the ladies, toe children saluting the flag.

Owing to the Art Gallery being otherwise'- engaged,' the Saturday evening dance of the Palais de Danse .ommfttee will be 'held in the Winton street tall, St. Albans. . .

SOUTH AFEICAN FRUIT. Full stocks have .arrived from South Africa of the new season's Gold Eecf and Sakabuk. canned,, grated, and crystallised Pineapple, Cape Gooseberries, Grape Fruit, and' Preserved Fruits, and same are obtainable'at all grocery shops and stores. Eeliable Agencies, Ltd., 211 Cashel street, N.Z. Distributors. —6

BEGAINING HEALTH AFTEB INFLUENZA. Many serious ailments arise through neglect of the system after influenza or winter chills. Convalescents, aged; persons, and children particularly require their strength built up, their digestion corrected, and. their blood ptarififed with a reconstructive tonic like Malted Hypophosphites. Obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, chemist, Cathedral square. . , —6

' Superfluous Hair entirely removed by our Egyptian process. At the first treat ment till hair disappears, and a perman. ent cure begins. The treatment w harmless to the most sensitive skin Egypt us-Toilet Rooms, under-direction of Miss C Kennedy, Fletcher's Build ings, 769 Colombo' street. 'Phoije 5158

LADIES' WABM FLEECY BLOOMEBS.

Were 3s lid, now 2a ,ljd. • Figure-re-ducing Corsets and Underwear a Speciality. Miss, Sadie Plnmmer (late. Miss Menzies), 101 Manchester street; 'Phone 4502.

"FAMOUS FOR LOW PRICES." —3

Grey hair restored .to its natural colour by the famous "Inecto" process, which promotes the growth and gives the hair a beautiful silky . appearance. All work done by specialists at Miami Toilet Booms, 687 Colombo street (opp. Steel's, above Raymond's). 'Phone 8612. ■ —G

INTERESTING TO •MOTHERS!— Children of all ages can more quickly overcome severe coughs and colds by a double dose of "Tctty's" Red Spruce Compound,". taken in hot water at bed time. Mixed ready for use in bottles—ls 6d and 2s 6d. Get it at the chemists. 1 —1

Pannell" and Co., 105 Manchester street. IPhone 694. The bouse for select and attractive footwear. We are now showing a beautiful selection of- strap shoes in real Lizard, Crocodile, and Glace, with smart coloured combination effects. Inspection invited. —6

SPRING-CLEANING TIME. Every housewife knows the labour that is attached to spring cleaning, and the. tired feeling that it leaves. To obviate this, and obtain, the best results, Verbena Soap should t be used. This soap, which is made .from the finest selected materials only, is proving the greatest, boon to present-day housewives. It's pore, rich lather makes all floors and wood-worfc look like new. —6

At Ballautyne's on Wednesday morninf, ,Zt V»j.jabl. farewell tea pjrt, W as wiven by Mrs Harue, who has been paying a round of visits iu Canterbury, ind w g ho is leaving this week for Peru. Mr*. Hirne's quests were Mrs Douglas "Cox (Ko\vai B°ush), Mrs Stevenson, .Mrs W 0 Campbell, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs Beid (Blenheim), Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Miss Lee, Miss E. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs Loughnan, Miss Denniston, Mrs Kingscote, Mrs Eric Harper, Miss Humphreys and Miss Batchelor. The pupils of St. Margaret's Colleee are holding their annual bazaar at the-school on Friday afternoon when there will be well-stocked stalls ■ of every kind. The Wembley Club, whose fojrtmght]y dances at St. Mary's Hall, Manchesstreet during the winter months have been 60 successful, are holding their annual ball on Monday, September. 6th.

plain and fancy DRESS DANCE. C

Carnival spirit reigned at the Calo- < donian Hall last evening when a plain , and fancy dress dance was given r.o ( raise funds for St. Saviour's Orphan- 1 ages Mrs E. Calson, whose efforts on behalf of all chanties are we.l known, was the organiser. Ihe evening was ; an unqualihetl success, and the iunds should be considerably augmented as a result. Myriad paper streamers de- . oorated the hall, and baskets of flowers and greenery were placed at intervals round the walls. The music for the dancing was supplied by .the Bristol and the Avoma orchestras. During the evening an exhibition dance was given by Air Cyril Pou I ton and his ; partner. M»ss Iris Montgomery's pupils contributed an excellent item, both performances being well applauded.

Among the many present were:— Madame Bond, Mesdames D. O. Dickie, D. Beattie, Arthur Tocm, and L. S Smart; Misses Molly Heasley, Nancy Washer,: Molly Clarke, Dorothy Harrison, M. G. Burke, Myrtle Ford, Irene Agassiz, Elsie' Jones, Florence Blenkinsopp, Dorothy Feaver, Ursula Calson, Eileen Brunt, Irene Tullett, Muriel Rantin, Elsie Langdon, Gwen Mogridge, Daphne Giles, Kathleen Lister, Audrey Sommer.s, Audrey Drury, B. Pattrick, E. Pattrick, Eil- | pen Ellis, Margaret Hiss, E. Taylor, Rose Davies, Dorothy Clarkson, Phyllis Hamilton, E. Booth. Iris Montgomery, Lily Robinson, and Ethel Robinson;' Messrs B. : Hatch, J. Mylvie, 'N. D. Wallis, D. Thornton, E. W. Wade, J. Phillips, L. Robertson, F. Sharman, 'D. Beattie, K.' Nicholson), D. Smart, S. H-. Truman, S. N r . Smart, HI Rick, R Baxter C. Dunlevey, K ' Revnolds, R. Reynolds, • A; Marker, L Cooke, W. Buckley, Bknkinsop, P. R Aitken, C. A Hall, E. L. Beale, A. J. Toon, E. S. Smart. H. M. Minson, Cunningham. F 0: Drayton, D. Wilson, D R. Dickie. B. Lazarus, G. Hesley,,and H£ Ingle. • ; CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL.

Afc the Caledonian Hall \resterday aftei noou was held a children's fancy dress carnival ball, organised by Mrs E. Calson, to raise funds for bu Saviour's Orphanages. Mrs Calson's helpers in the good work were Mesdames Brinkman, McKenna, and Feaver, Misses Feaver,' Harding, Ailsa Purnell, L. Robinson, Ethel Robinson, and Ursula Calson. Mrs J. F. Studholme acted as judg_ of the costumes, and .she was assisted by Mrs Harold Studholme, Misses ■&. Helmiore, Annette Barton, and Williams To these ladies, and to Miss Nancy Hume, who gratuitously ' sup : plied the pianoforte music for the dances, the organisers are particularly grateful. " The prize-winners were:— Best dressed boy: Sandy Fraser (Cavalier); original: Billy'Sclineidemann (Golliwog); special: Florence Stinear (Indian). . ■ ' The two children who received the 'lucky were: Norma Clark and Dorothy Moore. Smallest child in fancy dress: Peggy Cant (Knitting Bag); best dressed girl: Berwyn Frye (Early/ Victorian); most original: Helga Hoist (Washing Day); special: Alison Buchanan (Spider Web). Those 'present, included: —Florence Stinear (Indian), Rona Davis (Wasp), Ruth Calson (Rosebud), Ailsa Puruell (Eastern Lady),.Otheley Smith, Edna Gibbons (Hungarian Lady), Kathleen Macready (Mah Jong), Vaima Walker (Jackie Coogan), Eileh Fra6er (Red Cross Nurse), Alexander B'raser (Black Prince), Beryl Burnett (Pierrot), Phyllis Burnett (Fairy), George Burnett (Teddy Bear), Jean Frizzell (Folly), Sydney Cheetham Policeman), Kathleen McNamara (Spanish Dancer), Margaret Webley (Pierrette), Margaret Lindsay (Fairy), Wallace Cant (Dick Whittington), Peggy Cant (KnittingBag), Joan Cant (Footballer), Hilary Longton (My Garden), Jeannette King (Bee), Hastings Adamson (Magpie), Alison Buchanan (Spider Web), Noeline Keith (Snowdrop), Berwyn Frye (Early Victorian), Betty Heasley (Ememld and Black Pierrette), Adele Leishmad (Carnation), June Hatherley (Victorian Posy), Daphne Buchanan (Little Miss Vanity), Stanley Buchanan (Jester), Jean Druinmond (Carnival Bell), Peggy Hutchinson (Irish Colleen), Norma Clarke (Louis XIV.), Myra Armstrong (Kate Greenaway), Kathleen Armstrong (Telephone Doll), Aldwith Taylor (Early Victorian), Lola Nash (Tea for Two), Beth Jones (Pierrette), Alison Mayfield (Clown), Mary Pengelly (Ballet Girl), Yvette Merton, Molly Menzies (Columbine), Jocelyn Bellingham (Butterfly), Rosstan Mazey (Little Boy Blue), Celia Montgomery (Ukelele Lady), Helga Hoist (Washing Day), Beryl Gibson (Harem Lad.v), Gladys Lentiie (Keep off the Grass), Tris Hooker (Early Victorian), Nettie Styants (Butterfly), Dorothy Lewis (Fairy), Kathleen Lewis (Work Bag). Noreen Craddock, Dawn East, and 1 Ethne O'Brien.

Last year the State of California turned out more than £20.000,000 vorth of canned gsods.

WEDDINGS.

BEERY—BLAXD. , Spring flowers and delicately tinted foliage decorated the Methodist Church, Cashmere Hills, yesterday afternoon, for the wedding of Miss May Harriett Bland and Mr Benjamin Augustus Berry. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mrs J. W. Barron, of Hawke's Bay, and the bridegroom the youngest son of Mrs K. E. Berry, and the late Mr Berry, of Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Bev. E. W. Hames. The bride, who was given away by Mr Sarsfield Flood, looked very attractive in her bridal gown of ivory georgette, made on simple lines and lightly trimmed with silver. Her filmy veil, arranged from a circlet of flowers, was also embroidered in silver, and she carried a bouquet of spring flowers. Three maids were in attendance — Miss Dolly Johnson, cousin of the bridegroom, Miss Doris Bland, cousin of the bride, and Miss Ins Steel—all wearing dainty frocks of cyclamen pink georgette. Instead of the customary hat, each maid wore a wide silver band round her hair, and carried a bouquet of spring flowers. Three little flower girls Lorna Jackson, and Olga and Imilda Flood, nieces of the bridegroom, wore dainty frocks of wistaria mauve j crepe' de chine, and a wreath of rosebuds round their hair, and carried i posies of violets. I The bridegroom was attended by Mr Verne Clemens as best man, and Mr Leo Lawrence was groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Masonic Hall, Cashmere Hills, which was most artistically decorated for the occasion. In the unavoidable absence of the bride's mother, Mrs Barron, Mrs Berry, mother of the bridegroom, was hostess, and received her guests wearing a smartly tailored black costume, trimmed with grey, and a hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of .choice spring flowers. When Mr and Mrs Berry left for their wedding tour, which will be spent in the North Island, the bride wore an • attractive suit of grey gabardine braided in blue, a hat to tone, and a grey velour coat.

LE CREN—McKAE. • ir At the Church of the Ascension S 1 (Waikari) the marriage was solemnised B yesterday of Miss Mary Roma Mcßae, 0: eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. W. Mcßae (Wairuna, Waikari),, and Mr Neville Ernest le Cren, eldest son of Mrs le Cren and the lateMr E. A. le Cren, Heaton street, St. Albans. The Rev. W. A. Orange was the officiating clergyman, and appropriate music was played by Mrs Blunden. Both families, are well known throughout Canterbury, and there was at the church a large gathering - of friends and well-svisbers of the bridal pair. . , The bride, who was given away by her father, wore ia beautiful frock fashioned of deep cream faconne georgette, the slim silhouette being followed in its simple yet • charming lines, and relieved by'the.faint suggestion of a flare at one side. The long bishop sleev.es were of plain georgette caught to the wrists, and over all, from, a. coronet of orange blossom, fell, a rare old veil of cream silk net,: exquisitely embroidered—& family treasure. The bridal bouquet of freesias toned effec-. tively with the deep cream of the frock. She was given away by her father, while her sister, Miss Helen Mcßae, as bridesmaid, and Cara Mcßae and Janice Overton, small, flowerrgirls, formed ai chtrniing .group, of attendants. The frcick of the. maid was of delicate Paris lace vbased on. eilk and , was ' a hit ofi mauve crinoline straw,'banded in velvet, and finished with' violets,' counterparts' of the real

flowers, in-her. bouqudt. . The frocks■;were of a' soft blue tint, and their hats and email'posies were' also mauve in colouring. The duties of best man ,were undertaken by. Mr Ralph Beadel. Mr and ; Mrs Mcßae -.subsequently extended hospitality .to. their many guests at their residence, Wairuna, j waikari. The hostesS wore a very attractive ensemble 'suit of black - marocain, smartly relieved with almond gr f eeri, apd her hat to.match was'finished with French flowers.' Her' bouquet was of primroseß, Mrs le Cren wore-a becoming gown of black, ninon over crepe de chine, made with;a long collar td the low waist, and an floral'liinon patterned in rich jade and pink tones on ,a- blacky ground. The bishop sleeves were quaintly slit and finished with panels of the floral , ninon. Her hat of black satin and corded ribbon was relieved with vejvet flowers in corresponding shades, placed oa the brim ,at one side, and hes bouquet was of anemones in co.lours to harmonise. Her daughter, Mrs J. A. Sim, of-Dune-din,- wore a taffeta frock of powder blue beneath her. coat of dove- grey cloth, which was finished with a grey fur collar, and her hat was of powder blue crinoline straw, trimmed with ribbon to tone. ~ .. ... • The bride travelled in a distinctive frock,%f crepe de chine prettily ■ patterned in flame green ; and black, and Worn with a plainly-tailored coat of rust-red .cloth,'.and . a.'hat- to, match. -

DRAWING-ROOM GATHERING.

With the object of increasing the interest in the good work of the Y.W.C.A., Mrs J. Gore Newell invited a .number of influential ladies of the City to a drawing-room meeting at her home in Oxford terrace yesterday. The visitors, who > were eagerly looking forward to a dramatic treat, were by no means disappointed with the programme. Bernard Shaw's brilliant play, "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" was delightfully read by Mrs Newell (Queen Elizabeth), Miss Nonie Enright (Will Shakespeare), Mrs Spence-Clark (The, Dark Lady), and Miss Roose (The Beefeater). After a delicious afternoon tea had been dispensed, Mrs Nevyell read "The Sun," by Galsworthy, a short vivid "impression" which was much enBetween the two dramatic readings, Mrs George Bowron, president of the local branch of the Y.W.C.A., interestingly sketched the branch's, career since its foundation in 1877 by Miss Heywood. After a period of quiet activity the Association had languished for a time, but was resuscitated ' 111 1901, under the presidency of the late Mrs Albert Kayc, who .held office for 18 years. The hostel which accommodates 50 boarders, and PJ°, vide ® a . of relaxation, availed of by about 500 girls and young . women of varied occupations, is doing wonderful \york under the management of trained officers. The work of the Cafetaria in Hieh street is now too well known to require explanation. -The present activities include group work, training in citizenship, and helpful talks by experts, as well as all kinds of recreations. The Society aims at four-fold development —social, physical, mental and spiritual to achieve which it provides recreation and entertainment for girls m a Christian atmosphere. 1. Mrs Bowron appealed to her r ®]® for active assistance and sympathetic interest in the work of the Association.

SUPEBTLUOUS HAIR without pain or disfiguwrnrat. Consultation free.—Madame Aiua, Stewart Dawson's Buildings, third floor, take lift. —H4862