News For Women

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20955, 8 September 1933, Page 2

News For Women

| CURRENT NOTES Mrs John Montgomery and lamily (Fendaiton) and Mrs Maitland Rich, who have been spending some weeks at "Braelangwell." Ashburton, will return to Christchurch on Monday. Dr. R. Lawson and Miss Lawson (Dunedin). who arc visiting Christchurch, will return to Dunedin today. Mr and Mrs A. E. Flower (Christ's College), who have bec-n spending a holiday at their house at Scarborough, will return to j Christchurch on Monday. Mrs Norton Francis (Rossaii' street), who is visiting Wellington, will return to Christchurch to-mor-j row. Miss D. Allen (Shepreth Cottage, Bealcy avenue), who is visiting Wellington, will return to Chrisic'nurch early next week. Mrs T. D. Ker.dall and Miss Vivienne Kendall (Bealey avenue) have returned from a holiday spent at Hanmer Springs. I Mrs J. H. Wilson, MacmillanJ avenue, Cashmere Hills, who has been spending a holiday in Wellington with her daughter. Miss Irene Wilson, principal of Queen Margaret College, will return to Christchurch on Tuesday. She will be accompanied by her sister, Mrs J. H. Smith, also of Cashmere Hills, who has been spending the winter months visiting relatives in the North Island. Mrs Alister Deans (Riccarton), who has been spending a holiday at ''Morvcn.'' Darfield, will return to Christchurch on Monday. Mrs O. T. J. Alpers (Fendaiton). who has been spending a holiday at. the Rakaia fishing huts, and Miss Elisabeth Alpers, who has been the guest of Miss Nancy Deans, Kirkstyle, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs M. Lcwin (Mcrivale). who has been visiting the Misses Turnbull. Timaru, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs E. E. Pennington ("Elbath," Wellington), who has been the guest of Mrs A. Turton, Riccarton, has returned to her home. Miss Dorothy Redgrave (Fendaiton) has returned from North Canterbury, where she has been the guest of Mrs T. C. Robinson, Mount Palm. Mrs D. Dick (Timaru), who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, will return home to-day. Miss Betty Nanearrow (Bealcy avenue), who has been spending a few weeks in Dunedin, will return to Christchurch to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Burnett Dalgety, whose marriage was celebrated this week, will leave at the end of next week for a visit to Britain. Miss Constance Keating (Blenheim) will sail by the Aorangi on September 19 for Montreal, where her marriage to Mr H. C. Nosworthy will take place at the end of October. Mrs Hubert Nathan and Miss Joyce Nathan (Wellington), who have been spending some months in England, will leave on their return to New Zealand to-day. Mrs Nathan is a sister of Dr. Maurice Louisson, "Littlebourne," Shirley. In London recently the marriage was celebrated of Captain Brian Fairfax-Lucy, of the Cameron Highlanders, and Miss Buchan, only daughter of Mr John Buchan, the well-known novelist and M.P. for the Scottisli Universities. Mrs G. Biakemore and son (Pleasant Point) have returned home after spending a holiday with Mrs H. J. Feutz, "Rahui," Papanui. Miss P. Horman, postmistress at Hornby, will be relieved for her annual holidays by Mr W. Mcßobie. Mrs Anstey, who has been the guest of Mrs Worsley (Islington), ,has returned to Wellington. Mrs A, E. Armstrong and Mr A. L. Armstrong left last evening for Wellington to meet Mr A. E. Armstrong, who is returning from England and the Continent. Rehearsals are well in hand for the dance recital matinee to be given by Miss Margery Myers's pupils at St. James' Theatre on September 23. This year's recital, which is in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanage, promises to eclipse all former efforts, the frocking and effects being most carefully prepared. Passengers booked for Lyttelton by the lonic, which left London on August 11, are Mrs E. Calcutt, Miss L. C. Lidgett, and Mr G. Seward. Miss J. Stewart, principal of Nelson Girl's College, who has been spending a holiday in Auckland, entertained members of the Auckland branch of the Nelson Girls' College Old Girls' Association at a very enjoyable afternoon reception given at the home of her mother, Mrs J. McEldowney, Bayswater. Amongst the many guests were the president, Mrs J. B. Henry, the vicepresidents, Mrs P. J. Dunne (formerly Miss Gribben), and Mrs Iluddlestone (formerly Miss Kura Duncan), and Mrs A. Grace (formerly Miss Koe Rogers), and Misses Florence and Norah Livesav. Early spring is now at the James Shoe Store. The latest arrivals now showing are a marvel of beauty, dominant types being in White, with sandal effect, also Greys in Python and Kid, all at worth-while values. Call at 148 Armagh street, and see them. —1 SAFE EGG PRESERVATIVE. Ovoline Paste Preservative not onlv preserves eggs unfailingly, cleanly, an'd economically, but it has the added advantage that when you are rubbing on the paste you can easily detect any fine cracks in the shell. Ovoline Paste is far in advance of any liquid methods. A Is 6d jar preserves 420 eggs. All grocers. —1 SAVE MONEY AT McARTHUR'S SALE! Soaps, perfumes, patent medicines, etc., etc.—all at reduced prices. McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists, corner Colombo and Cashel streets, Christchurch. McA6BO6 Between 30 and 35 per cent, of .tbsentism in industry in Britain is due to influenza and the common cold. A woman has been awarded £4OO at Los Angeles because her nose turned permanently blue alter a motor ' scddcnU

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ANNUAL BALL ; ST. PETER'S PARISH | Evidence of much time t,pent. in making preparations and much forethought and organising ability could be noticed at the annual ball of the parishioner? of the St. Peter's Catholic Church, Beckenham. held last evening ;n the Beckenham Hall. A canopv uf green and gold streamers arranged in trellis fashion formed the decorations in the hall. The guests of honour were the Vcrv Rev. Dr. J. Kennedy and Fathers j. Maguire. T. Hanrahan, and G. ! O'Meeghan. j Members of the committee, whose efforts were rewarded with the success they deserved, were Mesdames T. H. Piper, W. J. Dobbs. J. Mcintosh, and T. Swanston. Misses Amies Gillum. Mollie Crowther. Jean Finnerty, Edna Morrissoy, Doris Swansfon. and Miss E. J. Kelly and Mr W. J. Dobbs; ijoint secretaries,'. Mrs W. J. Dobbs wore a frock of I black chiflfon velvet, with a floral coatee: Mrs T. H. Piper, black georgette; Miss Mollie Crowther, white anael skin lace; Miss Jean Finnerty, white embossed georgette; Miss Agnes j Gillum. apricot georgette; Miss E. J. Kelly, cardinal satin; Mis. Edna Morrissey, apple-green georgette; Doris Swanston, _electric blue satin. Sinbad's' orchestra supplied the music and Messrs Harold Gillum and Ivan Thompson shared the duties of master of ceremonies. Amongst those present were Mcsdames A. J. Pearson. M. Abel. K. Morrissey, H. Crew, J. Evans. E. Heard, J. Siegcrt. A. Gibson. N. Gilmour fLytlelton). R. Read. J. G. Hawkins, G. Walsh. J. Norris. A. L. Harrington, ! E. Barrick. C. Gillum. J. D. Burns, J. I Hodges. R. C. Hunter. W. Mce, D. Thompson. J. Lord, Vincent Smilh. H. Unwin. W. J. Dougherty. T. Morten. H. Kecnan, E. Tlarvey. Misses Patricia Armstrong, Irene Crowther. Joan Blogg, Norma G. CoHett. Patricia Toban. Monica Gee. Mefanncy Norris. Winnifred Bush. M. Hislop. Daphne Vercoe. Doris Vercoe. Kathleen Gillum, Rosie O'Loughlin. Jean Wright, R. O'Donald. M. Fitzgerald. Dorrie Carter, Hilda Johnston. R. DeniDscy, Mona Swanston. Nell Flannery. Irene Gillum. Irene Kecnan, Stella Peoples. Jovce Howell. Dulcie Slack. Pearl Slack, Peggy Turkington. Barbara Thompson. Dorice Ilenolds, Doris P'ckett Hazel Offwood, Muriel Swanston, Rose Hughes. Patsy Mahar, and Marcclla Smith (Prcbbleton). DANCES AT SUMNER The annual dance of the Sumner Association Football Club was held last evening in the Sumner Town Hall, and proved very successful. A strong committee had worked for tfome time to make the arrangements. The members of the committee were Mcsdnmes Torn Cook, R. Lally. Norman Donovan, Misses Ivy Willis and Dulcie Pye, Messrs H. Trevean, R. Stoneirian, M. Willis, M. Petersen, T. Cook, J. Browne, and Norman Donovan (secretary>. The decorations, carried out in red and black, were a feature of the dance, and had been designed by a member, Mr Rex. Stoneman. assisted by Mr H. Trevean. In the supper room, spring flowers and blossoms decorated the tables, and the guests were waited on by four of the junior members in football jerseys. During the evening an exhibition of tap-dancing was given by Miss Bessie Macdonald's pupils, Misses Elsie Brand and Pat Gregory. Music was played by the Herdman-Fisk orchestra. Reference was made to the death of the president, Mr G. Murray, on the previous day, by Mr Norman Donovan. the club captain. Those present included Mesdames L. Atyeo, O. Johnstone, Lester Willis, G. Jerard, Misses Mona Murray, Noel Bates, Tilly Wislang, Nina Lawson, Evelyn Seymour, Olga Sergison, Gwen Woods, Ellen Philpott, Mavis Rich, Alma Rich, Thelma Warren, Mary Smith, Delcie Fisher, Mavis Fisher, Ida Hall, Doris Whitford, N. Soutar, Ismay Hayward, Monica Rich, Iris Rhodes, E. Dicke, Dulcie Pye, Rona Bailey. Dorothy Stanson. Una Cox, Pat Senior, Noeline Rowe, DtoUiv Lawrence, Inez Dcv, Jessie Dey, Betty. Brook, Gwen Collins, Doris O'Connor, Eileen Loach, Pat Cairns, Mary Rountree, Connie Brooth, Grace Dalton, Melba Martin, Rheady Austin, Violet Dunne, Marjorie Roswell, Betty Sexton, and Grace Carey. Junior members of the Sumner Pigeon Flying Club and of the Junior Football Club held their first dance in the Cadena Tea Rooms. The room was brightly decorated in the club's colours, gold and mauve. Music was supplied by the Mt. Pleasant orchestra, and Mr W. Bromley was the master of ceremonies. Those present were Mr and Mrs C. Noonan, Misseg Dorothy Newburgh, Marjorie Webb, Dora Haase, Pat Collins, Madge Inns, D. Henlev, Margaret Webb, Lorna Klingenstcin. Carol Booth. Jocelyn Turner, Janet Turner, Abbie Rowe, Daphne Rowe, Edna Fenton, Florrie Cobeldick, Lena Cobeldick, Beryl Gough. Winnie Stemmer, Roma Reid, Irene Williams, Isobel Hickmott, Esther Higgins, Kathie Bowls, Margaret Mai ley, Messrs J. Haase, A. Bishop, W. Bromley, D. Bromley. E. Stevens, G. Tami, B. Williams, R. Collins, C. Stevens. G. Cobeldick, J. Dalziel, D. Wilson, G. Dalzicl, A. Wilson, B. Stevens. T. Bassett, K. Noonan, J. Reid, M. Morel, R. D. Allen, J. Blackmore. B. Smith. F. Mallev. M. Cheshire J. Sarelius, J. Reid. G. 'Cowie. and J. Clark. NEW BRIGHTOX KINDERGARTEN DANCE A dance was given in honour of Miss Nancy Parsons by the New Brighton Free Kindergarten Committee in the Pier Hall last evetjing. Miss Parsons, the teecher of the New Brighton Kindergarten, has been transferred to Sydenham. During the evening the president. Mrs H. A. Bishop, presented a handbag to Miss | Parsons and extended a welcome to j the new teacher. Miss M. Page, to: whom she presented a bouquet. J Tho committee responsible for the I arrangements comprised Mesdames H. j A. Bishop. G. Bundy, c. McCree, L. i Hadlield. F. Harper, A. Beardsley. A. j G. Bonnington, E. M. Sawtell. and C.' Campbell. The duties of master of j ceremonies were carried out by Mr .• S. J. Buckier. The music was played by Messrs £t. Paddy and R. J. Potter. Items were given by Mesdames C. Cnapman, R. B. McKeown, Messrs H. Wilkins, W. G. Birnie, and T. Adnams. At a recent theory examination held by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London, Olive N. Burson, a pupil of Miss Lilian Kennard, L.A.8., obtained the maximum number of marks in grade IV., grammar of music. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. For Influenza Colds, —4|

WEDDING

PRESCOTT—WARNES The wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, of Miss Elsie Marvel Warncs, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Warnes, Shakespeare street.. Greymouth, to Mr William Harold Prcscott. of Greymouth. The Rev. H. R. Fell performed the ceremony, and Mr T. F. Savage was the organist. During the ceremony Mrs J. Wright sang "In Native Worth," from Haydn's "Creation." The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory faconne made with long, fitting sleeves, and a flared skirt which formed a train. Her embroidered veil was arranged in cap style, and finished with a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a boucuet of lily of the valley, carnations, and hyacinth-. Miss Beryl. Stecrc < Christchurch). who attended as bridesmaid, wore a frock of pearl pink faconne. finished witli a sash of pink georgette. Her bouquet was of hyacinths and Christinas ruses. J lr Harold Hooto ißunanga* acted as best man. At the reception held later, the guests were received by Mrs Warncs. who was wearing a frock of black elephant skin crepe, relieved with lemon, and a black straw hat. She carried a bouquet of Iceland poppies. When Mr and Mrs Harold Preseott left lor their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a black crinkle crepe ensemble. relieved with lemon, blue, and mauve silk plaid, and a hat to tone. OBITUARY .MISS JANE WOOLLEY Yi-.e death occurred this week at her residence. Mount Denby, Wliangarei. of Miss Jane Wool Icy. aged 83 years. Her father, Captain Joseph Fletcher Wool ley. who sailed mercantile ships in the China seas, retired from the sea in 1860. and came to New Zealand with his wife and family on the .ship Avon. Captain Woolley took up a property at Mount Dcnby. At this time Miss Woolley was :1 years old and shared with her parents the trials of pioneers. The family was intimately associated with the erection of Christ Church Anglican Church in the cariy days of Whaii£?arei. Until prevented by old age. Miss Woolley took an active part in church and Sunday School work. She and her two surviving sisters lived in the old homestead which was built by their father. \ V O .M A X A N X O I' N CEk After six years of existence, the British Broadcasting Corporation has decided to grant the request of many listcncrs-in and have a woman announcer. Thcv have appointed Mrs Giles Borrett to this new post, and she began vork at the end of July. Mrs Borrett has already become known to her colleagues as "the woman with the golden voice," and it is suggested that Sir John Reith, the director-general of the British Broadcasting Corporation, intends her clear, unaffected speech to counter-act the "Oxford accent" of some of- the male announcers. Mrs Borrett is dark-haired and slender, and she has appeared in wireless plays under the name of Sheila Stewart. It was in these plays that the perfect tone of her voice for broadcasting was first noticed. PANTRY GIFT PARTY A "pantry" gift party was given at the home of Mr and Mrs W. Ellis, Olllvier's road, in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Enid Harvey. The guest of honour received many useful gilts. A pleasant time was passed with games and competitions, interspersed with musical items given by Miss Jean Miller and Mr Trevor Ritchie. Mr J. Grigor was master of ceremonies. Those present were Mr and Mrs W. Ellis, Mr and Mrs W. Harvey, Mr and Mrs R. Wright. Mr and Mrs T. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs R. Duncan, Mesdames T. Turnbull. W. Gimblett, R. Israeison. Misses Enid Harvey. T. Ellis, Leila Thiele, Gladys Bateman, Jean Miller. Alma Pickering, Edna Thiele, Ruth Miller, Hilda rT icholls, Eileen Holland, Glenis Fenton, Lucy Harvey, Dawn Israeison, Messrs P. Turnbull, G. Ellis, J. Grigor, J. Harvey, Bernard Browne, Maurice Browne, L. Berry. L. Evans, J. Howarth, Lionel Newberry, and Harold Costiev. AVOXSIDE PARISH FAIR The parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, will hold a spring fair and butterfly fete in the Avonside parish hall on Wednesday and Thursday next, September 13 and 14, for the purpose of raising funds for the maintenance of the church and its parish organisations. Well-stocked stalls, bright decorations, a varied programme of children's dances and action songs, with an orchestra afternoon and evening, promise to make the fete one of the most attractive and successful ever held by a parish noted for its enterprise in such matters. The fair is to be opened by Mrs J. F. Studholme on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. PRIMARY WORKERS' CIRCLE The annual meeting of the primary workers' circle was held in St. Andrew's kindergarten hall. Miss G. Jones (president) conducted a short devotional service. After the annual report had been read and adopted officers for the year were elected. At the conclusion of the business session, members of the newly formed intermediate association joined the meeting, to listen to an address given by Mr Crawford, of the Church of Christ. Mr Crawford conducted a consecration service, and gave an inspirational talk on "The Child." HOCKEY CLUB'S BALL There was a large attendance at the annual ball of the Harewood Hockey Club, held in the Papanui Memorial Hall last evening. The committee responsible for the success of the evening comprised: Messrs D. Law. A Morwood, A. Smith, L. Ciaridgs. K. Watson, C. Donaldson, E. Wilson, R. stokes, and G. Goodall. Music was supplied by the Evans-Campbell baud and extras were played by Mr T. Mayne. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Smith and Mr R. Thomas. An exhibition tap dance was given by Mr W. McMullan. a flag 500 tournament was arranged for non-dancer.;, the winners being Miss Inch, Messrs A. M. Taylor and R. Mcßeth. Consolation prizes were won by Messrs H. James, C. Smith, and F. "Shipley. Mr A. L. Graham was master of ceremonies. There is a bride in Madras whose carriage lines are the longest on record. She has just married a man named Kamakshi Satyanaravana Varajrasada Veera Venkata Lakshmara•himba Rao Pantalu Garu. i

! ! WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH The Christchurch branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union held its monthly meeting in the lounge of the Young Men's Christian j Association building, with Mrs J. D. Hall presiding over a good attendance. Arrangements were discussed for the forthcoming musical entertainment and "bring and buy" sale, to be held on September 27. After the meeting, Miss Glanville gave an interesting talk on her recent travels in England. DRAPERS' MASQUERADE BALL i A FURTHER PRIZE ! l Messrs Joseph Pickles, of Bradford, England, have presented, through their agent, Mr Holthouse, of Wellington, a prife of one guinea for the best poster advertisement in Britway to be worn at the Combined Drapers' masquerade and fancy clress ball in aid of the Mayors' Relief Fund. i ! SUMNER W.C.T.I*. i j Mr§ J. A. Booth presided over the September meeting of the Sumner branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. A resolution of sympathy was passed to Mrs J. McCombs and family in their recent bereavement. Mrs Smith led the devotions, and again spoke o£ Kagawa's Christian influence amongst militaristic peoples. In 1932 11 million Bibles had gone into Japan from the British Foreign Bible Society. An address was given by Mrs Lowrey, of Cashmere, on the young people's work in and round Christchurch. She mentioned the keen interest of the Maoris in this work. Mrs J. F. Menzies was hostess for the afternoon. j GIFT PARTY | Miss Marjorie Clarke, whose marriage will take place next week, was the guest of honour at an enjoyable "variety" gift party given by Miss Sophie" Boyle. The time passed pleasantly with musical items and competitions, the latter being won by Mrs Peryman, Misses M. Rickerby, and Norma Peryman. Among those present were Mesdames Leek, Davis, Lennox, G. Pory'man, N. Evans, R. McGregor, Cooke, iD. Baxter, Misses Marjorie Clarke, Nellie Plank, Winnie Burt, Madge Rickerby, lima Hall, Olive Atkinson, and Norma Peryman. j | ST. MARY'S CHURCH FAIR i The fair, held under the auspices of the St. Mary's Anglican Church, Addington, was brought to a successful conclusion last evening. The principal attraction j'esterday was a baby show. The results were as follows: Girls—Under three months: Colleen Cleaver. Under six months: Rhona Hall. Over six months: Valerie Woods. Boys—Under three months: Noel Munro. Under six months: William Boyd 1. Raymond Skinner (special). Under 12 months: Graham Jamieson. Over 12 months (special): Melville Ashby). Mrs V. H. Line gave valuable assistance at the plant stall. i VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH ! United Service Hotel: Miis W. S. Keid | (Auckland), Mr and -Mrs 1.. ,T. V. Bradley | 'Wellington), .Mrs K. B. Miiton (Ka»?iora), Mr jiuti Mrs IT. K. Wilkinson, and His? M. r. Ky;<n (I'unedin). ! Warner',- ]lou-i: Mrs IX JJ. SeanclreU and | Mi.'ses J. E and P.. JI. S':andrctt (Invcrcar?ili>. and Mr and Mrs J. Mentiplay (WeiHilton'). lioj-at Hotel: Mr r. s. »-. V rll (Hawke's I'iiy.'. Mr and .Mrs A. K. Burnett (Timaru), Mr A. A. Adams < Grevnioulli!. nn-.'l J-.dcr.il: .Messrs ,T. ]J. Taylor, A. Oa'.'.sr.n (Weihnptun ). if. fChristcliurcli), A. ,7. Harri* (Waima.te), Fuiment (PaJmrrftcm Xortli). JJ. I.awson, Charles T. Lee < Ouncdin >. and W. W. Watson (Auckland >. Blindness is no bar to authorship. Forty-seven persons In America who are wholly or partly blind are engaged in writing as a means of livelihood. Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy ? If so a small advertisement in the classified section of 'The Press" will be all you need. 12 words Is, three inserti' ns 2s 6d. —6