WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 16018, 28 September 1917, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Matter for insertion in this column should be addressed to the Lady Editor, and should be fully authenticated. Mrs Henry "Wood and Miss Hope Wood are visiting Hanmer. Mr and Mrs J. S. Rutherford (South Canterbury) are visiting Mrs Bow en, Turakina. Mrs Godfrey returned from Wellington yesterday morning. v Mrs J. Fitzgibbon, of Wangamii, arrived in Christchurch by yesterday's forry. Misses Chaplin and Smith will be the women teachers from the Canterbury branch at the annual meeting of tho New Zealand Educational Institute, to bo held in Wellington in January. Miss Rita Moss (Wellington) is on a visit to Christchurch. Sir and Mrs Ayrton, Upper Highfield, Waiau, are in town. Mr and Mrs Hiatt have returned to i Glenroy. Mrs Friedlander, Ashburton, is visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs T. Bullock (Ashburton), who were in Cliristchurch for a fow days, have gono on a visit to Lincoln. Mr and Mrs E. B. Newton (Ashburton) have returned home. Mr and Mrs T. A. Phillips have returned to "Xne Point." Mr and Mrs H. R. Hobday (Wellington) passed tiirougn Cnristenurcii yesterday, on. their return Home iroiu a visit 50 tho South. Mrs Jackson, of Dunedin, is visiting Christchurch. Misses Thomson, "Lennel," Invercargill, wno have been staying at*W'arwick iiouse, roturned home by motor yesterday. Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford havo returned to Macdonold Downs. Miss Clark, who arrived from Wellington yesterday, accompanied them. Lieutenant and Mrs Austen arrivod in Chrittchurch from the North. yesterday. Mrs Hayhurst returned from Wellington yesterday, and left for Temuka by the midday train. Misses Ruby and Olivo Smith went North for a noliday in Napier laßt night. Nurse Gower, of St. Helen's Hospital, Dunedin, who lias been staying in Cliristchurch as the guest of Mrs Alfred Sandston (Latimer 6quare), has gone to Sumner for a few days. News has been received from England of the engagement of Miss Lillian Snow, second daughter of Colonel R. Snow, V.D., of Christchurch, New Zealand, to Captain Robert Roprier, of the D.L.1., oldest son of Mr Robert Ropner, of Stratford-on-Tees, 'Durham, England. Mr and Mre R. 31. Furze have returned to Balmoral. Several facts concerning New Zealand war relief activities are mentioned in the monthly notes of the Victoria League. In the list of tho gifts from overseas sent to the Victoria League, in London, special mention is made of a splendid gift from Auckland to the Russian prisoners, and of a "wonderful Red Cross shop," run by the Victoria Lcaguo of Poverty Bay, the proceeds from which are sent to tho London Leaguo for the use of tho British Red 1 Cross. This shop has already 6ent £4600.

Mrs Crisp has returned to Ashburton.

Mrs W. H. Buttorworth, whose husband was for many years locomotive engineer at the Addington Workshops, has been appointed matron at the Children's Convalescent Cottage at New Brighton, vico Mrs Bellamy, resigned.

A Berlin message to the London papers states: —The u6e of serviettes in hotels, restaurants, etc., was forbidden by tho Imperial Clothing Bureau from July 20th,' and now the order has been extended to tablecloths, to come into

force on October Ist. Guests or hotel proprietors may provide serviettes and tablecloths of paper if they like. At weddings guests may bring their own table linen, but it must not be provided for them.

Mr and Mrs John Flower, of Wakapuaka, Nelson, celebrated their diamond wedding at their residence on Saturday last. They were married on September 22nd, 1857,, at Christ Church, Nelson, the Rev. Henry F. Butt being the officiating clergyman. Mrs Flower arrived in Nelson in H.M.S. Little London, in d 842, with hor mother, Mrs Vant, whose husband died on the voyago out. Mr Flower arrived some eight months after. They passed through all the hardships of tho old settlers at that period, and are still hale and hearty, and able to do tlieir own work. They have a family of five sons and,three daughters, all of whom are living. 17 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. There have been no deaths in the family. A wedding was celebrated in St. Peter's Church, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, when Mr Douglas Park, third son of 'Mr \\ r - Park, of that town, was married to Miss Hilda (Dill) Wood, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Wood, of Milson's lino. The ceremony was performed by Canon Coates, and j the bride was given away by her father.'! Trooper Cecil Wood acted as host man, and Miss D. Park as bridesmaid. The newly-married couple left for Wellington by the Auckland express, en route for Christchurch, where it is their intention to reside.

Quite a number of jPalmerston North women are now engaged in war work in London. When last mail left, Mrs Temperley was assisting in pantry work in a'hospital; Mrs Arthur Russell and Miss Ida Russell w<?r© in charge of a buying and packing department for soldiers' parcels, in which they were assisted by Mtb Jack Strang. Like her father, Miss Marion "Watson was driving a motor ambulance in France, and her younger sister, Sophie, was helping Mrs Martin, who is in charge of the card index department at the New Zealand War Contingent's Association's office.

At the annual inspection of the Avonsido Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance, Mrs lthodes, Lady Superintendent, was in charge, and there was an attendance of fiftv-two. The inspecting officers were Mr W W McKinney, A.A.C., Mr H. Thomasi Lnstnct Superintendent, "and Mr P. Riches, District Secretary. Members were teetod in their knowledge of ambulance work "by Mr McKinney, who expressed himself pleased with the attendance and appearance of the division.

SUMNER MOTHERS' UNION

of the Sumner branch of the Mothers' Union was held yesterday afternoon, airs J. de B. Galwey presiding over a very good attendance. Miss Parr, of Clifton, delivered a very interesting address on Norfolk Island. Miss Farr, who, as a missionary, was for over seven years on the island, dealt with her subjects in an able manner, relating the history of Norfolk Island from the convict days, and unfolding the story of its progress. On the motion of Mrs Cooper, a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Farr. The president announced that next meeting being tho last of the year, would take the form of a social afternoon. Mrs Russell's Glee dub was ex-

pected to bo present, and an invitation had been sent to the Woolston branch. "WOMEN'S NATIONAL RESERVE. _ Tho Sumner branch, of the Women's National Reserve held a special meeting. last evening, Mrs H. J. Marriner presiding. The president introduced to tho meeting Mis Warn, lato of Waimate. Mrs Wain was elected presi3ent for the ensuing year. Mrs W. Wood, the president of the Canterbury W.N.R., who was present by invitation, addressed the gatnering, dealing with the scope of the Society's work. • This, she 6aid, included hospital visiting,- entertaining the wives and mothers of soldiers, and tho providing of tea each day for those at the Soldiers' Club. One of the branches did this latter work regularly. By this time, however, funds were needed, and it was proposed to raise money by holding a surprise packet day on the Wednesday in Cup week. Tho meeting decided to hold sewing meetings once a week till November, each member to bring her own work, and the first meeting to be.held at Mrs Harlsy's residence, on Thursdav next. It was stated that it was hoped that Mrs G. S. Lavie would shortly visit tho -branchy and give an address upon hospital visiting and work. Hearty votes of thanks -were passed I to 31rs H. J. Marriner for her work iin founding the branch, and to Mrs Wood for her very instructive address that evening. Mrs C. H.„ Hamilton was olectcd a member of the committee. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Honeycomb Shape.—Soak half a packet of gelatine in a pint of milk (two breakfastcupfuls) for half an hour or longer. Beat up the yolk of one egg, and'after steeping the gelatine add the yolk with half a teacupful of brown sugar. Put all in a saucepan and keep stirring until the mixture comes to boiling point. Add a drop or tw& of vanilla or lemon, just as desired, and beat the white to a stiff froth, gently mixing it in, leaving the •whole somewhat frothy. Pour into a wetted shape, and allow to remain overnight, turning out when required.