WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19317, 23 May 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will b« pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" items 01 social or personal news. Such Items should be foil; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Mrs George Aitken (Fendalton) is leaving to-morrow to visit her sister, Mrs Alister Deans. "Morven," Darfield. Mrs Graham, Papanui road, and lier grand-daughter, Mrs Ethel le Cren (Timaru), intend leaving next month for a visit to Sydney. Mrs Egerton Reid, accompanied by Mns Davis and Miss Gibson, who have just- arrived from England, is returning to Christc-hurch this morning. They will all stay at Warwick House. Mrs Kenneth Macdonald and her children (Fendalton) are leaving to-day for a holiday visit to Longbeach. Mrs T. E. Taylor (Cashmere Hills) left last night for a short visit to Wellington. Mrs Louis Campbell and family (Happy Valley) are visiting Christchurch, and are staying at Warwick House. Mrs Phillip Sherratt (Gisborne), who has been visiting her mother, Mrs C. Wells, Harakeke street, is leaving for the north to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Giles (Hokianga) are arriving in Christchurch at the end of this week, and wift stay with Mrs Giles, Cambridge terrace. Miss Erica Westmacott (Timaru), who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, is returning home to-day. Miss E. Parlarfe is leaving Christchurch on Saturday night to take up a position on the staff of Woodford House', Havelock North. Mrs St. John Buckley is amongst the guests at Warwick House. Mrs P. Graham (Wanganui) is a guest at the United Service Hotel. Sir Bruce and Lady Stewart, of Pigeon Bay, are guests at''the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs Ruddenklau (Metliven) are staying at the Clarendton Hotel. Recent visitors to Mrs Constable's, "Whangamareno," Governor's Bay, include:—Mrs Bradbury (New Brighton), Mrs Heatley (Rangiora), Mrs Billcliff, Misses Neta Billcliff, Edna Anderson, and Leech (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Allan Bradley and family (Redcliffs). Miss Aimee Russell Brunt left last night for Fairfield terrace, Remuera, I Auckland, to visit Mr D. Russell Brunt and Miss B. M. Brunt.

RICH, BROWN GRAVY. , When you serve an appetising joint dra't .flpofl it by adding . watery; coloiit-: less "gravy. Next time add about oirie teaspoonful of Melhuish's Gravy Colouring, and you 'will have beautiful, brown, rich gravy, which will tempt even the most jaded appetite. Melhuish's Gravy Colouring is. also ideal for colouring' soups.,. stews, etc. Only Is a bottle at all grocers. —l, QUEER BIRTHDAY GIFT. Of all the queer articles given as birthday gifts, a dozen bars of soap tops the list. This was the surprise that awaited Mrs K. A gift from a thoughtful, but practical husband, who,' having read that Verbena Soap saves a housewife a lot of back-ache, decided to introduce it to her accordingly. Needless to say, the gift was appreciated, Mrs K. being now a Verbena enthusiast. —1 Mrs E. Davies - (of "Khartoum") wishes to announce that she has opened, "Oriental House," Seaview road, New Brighton, and is now ready to receive paying guests. Telephone No. 1622 M, and City 'Phone 3450. —6 OOLD NIGHTS—WAIIM FEET. Winter brings oold nights. Gold nights bring cold feet. Cold feet bring chills. .Buy a Hot Water Bottle. It brings peaceful slumber and contentment on cold, frosty Be sure you get a Unique, for the Unique never leaks and stays hot longer than other brands. Moreover it is British made. All chemists, drapers, ironmongers, and storekeepers sell the Unique. —1 MORE FREE STOCKINGS. Piles of Silk Stockings were given away by Blakeley's Drapery Warehouse, 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower, during last week, and scores of wearers are the richer for it. So marked has been the success of this venture that Blakeley's Warehouse will repeat the concession this _ week, each purchaser of twenty shillings' worth of other goods being presented with a pair of Blakeley's long-wear Hose, in either Silk, Wool, or Lisle. —6 Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting "Te Kiteroa/' fhe popular Guest House and Health Resort at Waimatc ; modern house, with electric light drainage. Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, extensive riew. For illustmted descriptive circular containing full particulars, address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate (telephone 151, Waimate).

The new plain dance assembly will hold a dance at the Canberra Hall, Linwood avenue, to-morrow evening.. T. Jones's Orchestra will render music, and a i'ew jazz dances will be included in the programme. The Wembley Club, whose fortnightly dances in St.* Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street north, continue to be extremely popular, is arranging a special Jubilee Dance, to be held on Wednesday, May 30th. At the Empire Ball, to be held at the Winter Garden to-morrow night, under the auspices of the Victoria League. tables will be arranged for bridge-players, who are asked to bring cards and markers. The committee's preliminary arrangements are now complete, and the success of the gathering is practically assured. Eecent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr A. Mitchell (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Sydney T. Havnes (Melbourne), Miss A. McGee (Sydney), Mr G. H. Masfen (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. S. Joubert (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs X. M. Dunlop (Invercargili), Mr J. Boyd (Kaikoura), Mrs F. M. Brodie (Ashburton), Mrs Kennedy (Ashburton), Miss Dunlop (Ashburton), Miss Bonnington (Ashburton), Mr S. C. Stitchbury (Wellington), Mr C. M. Silver (Wellington), Mr C. P. Nairn (Timaru), Mr J. K. Kay (Timaru), Mr A. B. Maxwell (Hastings), Miss D. Maxwell (Hastings), Misses Duncan (Glasgow, Scotland).

CARNIVAL DANCE. There was a very large gathering of j dancers at the Winter Garden last night, when Messrs Stevens and Sons, Limited, held their annual dance. Continuous music was supplied by Bailey's Jazz Band and Marston's Orchestra. During the evening pupils of Miss Dorothy White danced a ballet, and Miss Billee Stevens a solo dance, and various novelties were introduced. Mr Arthur 0. Halm was the busi-ne'ss-like secretary of the Dance Committee, the other members of which were: Messrs L. Moody, J. .Silvester, F. Taylor, R. Hickey, and J, Brooks. Amongst the guests were: The Mayor (Mr J. K. Archer) and Mrs Archer, and Mr and Mrs D. G, Sullivan. Others present included: Mesdames Sidney Stevens, A. J. Stevens, Herbert Stevens, G. Duggan, L. Wyatt, W. G. Yates, G. G. Buick, Albert Witte, F. Baxendale, L. Cummins, Maurice Toomer, G. R. Stribling, B. Toomer, T. Bennett, F. W. Large, W. Lucas, S. Hitchens, H. T. Muirson, C T. Cook, B. T. Coburn, A. Oakes, T' Aspell, J. C. Kidd, E. Ward, J. Tant, H. S. Hull, T. G. Warren, C. Jerman, Misses Rita Brown, Margaret Weir, Rita Taylor, E. Hornsby, Ettie Kelly, Kathleen Philpott, Hilda Taylor, Grace Schimanski, Ruby Morrison, Nonie Japp, Marie Prime, L. Hamer, Phyllis Eliott, Nancy Withers, Addlrienne Duncan, Evelyn McGeorge, E. Rees, Ivy R-uss, May Stribling, Dorothy Greenfield, Doreen Beamish, Doris O'Connor, Susie H'arvey, Edie Harvey, Dorothy Mardon, Delia Duffy, Olive Wing, Joyce Peacock, _ Florence Jones, Mona Blair, Marjorie Reilly, Lena Tliornley, F. Morgan, Gladys Thomson, Alma Cameron, Mirla Morrison, Monica Mcllroy, E. Venner Elsio Farrant, Frailces Gabb, 1 Margery Wedd, B. Hadley, M. Hadley, Phyllis Swan-, st'on, Molly Schmanski, Phyllis, Barnes, Ellie Burgess', Laura Yuill, Vina Jack, Kathleen Hill, Irene Ash ton, Jessie Duribier, L. Hendren, Phyllis Edclington, Hegarty, Edna Ellison, Pearl Arnolcfy-G. Austad, R. Hempstalk, Violet Wilsasny Nancy Costello, Edna Lyall, Billee Stewens, Jessie McAra, Flora •McAra, Lynn Stewart, Thelma Jarden, Mary Jackson, Doris Jarden, Betty Bennett, Daphne Forsyth, Ivy Hunter, Elsie Blazey, Eria Collins, Muriel Waugh, Gladys Fitzsimmoris, Valerie Anderson, Peggy Flood!, Belle Barron, Varey Barron, Dorothy Htobbs, Frances Harwood, Iris Loader, Lexie Jorgensen, Edith Thornton, Iris Donovan, Mavis Kinsella, Connie Murphy, Rita O'Connell, Margaret Brosnahan, Julie Brosnahan, Marjorie Beattie, Irene Kidd, M. Heath, M. Clark, Cecily Harris, Pearl Davis, Me vis Truscott, Eileen O'Mallev, Bebe Bowen, Lorna Cordner, Kathleen Johns, Isobel Hanrahan, Rene Bilton, Mickie Stevens, L. Hickey, Irene Fryer, M. Curwen, Gracie Smith, Ada Tretliewey, Radiance Chamberlain. Mardi. Carruth, Bell Clark. Elsie Clark, W. Sproston, Frances Knowles, Nance Madlden, Norah Hoare, M. Tabah, Mollie dark, Winnie Watson, Edna Brook, Myrtle Cree, and V. Elvy.

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. j \ During the Jubilee celebrations, two fancy dress balls for children will be held, the first at the Winter Garden on Saturday afternon. The committee consists of Mesdames Archer, H. S. S. Kyle, Thacker, M. Preridergast, J. S. Neville, A. J. Benzie, H. Wyatt, J. C. Holmes, H. H. Wauchop, and Miss EL. Undrill and Mr E. Poulsen. The programme was decided upon at a meeting of the committee last night. The grand march is to take place at 2.45' p.m. The marshals will be Messrs C. Throp and M. Prendergast. The committee will meet at the Winter Garden on Saturday morning to make final arrangements. The prizes, five for girls and a similar number for boys, will be'presented by Mrs Archer. The official visitors taking part in the motor drive will visit the gathering. SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise "gift evening" organised by Mrs G. Dodds and Miss C. O'Keilly, was taken to the residence of Mrs A. Gillman, Edward avenue, St. Albans, in honour of Miss Ivy Gillman, whose marriage takes place shortly. The evening was spent pleasantly in games, competitions, and dancing, musical items being given by Mrs Judge, Miss D. Dolierty, and Mr W. Brown. Competition prizes were won by Mrs Judge, Miss M. Triggs, and Mr W. Brown. Those pesent were: Mrs A. Gillman, Mr and Mrs G. Gillman, Mr and Mrs W. Brown, Mr and Mrs G. Dodds, Mrs Soames, Mrs Judge', Mrs A. L. Owens, Misses B. Clarke, L. Perkins, I. Helliwell, M. Triggs, E. Scullion, D. Doherty, M. Scullion, I. Gillman, L. Gillman, C. O'Reilly, Messrs G.Verrall, H. W. Ardley, Clarke, B. Wild, B. Ogilvie, Stockdale, Rodgers, 0 'Shaughnessy and G. Owens. Miss Gillman was the recipient of a large collection of beautiful gifts.