WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16221, 25 May 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in -the "Women's Corner" itemsofs cia. or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. } Miss Hope Wood returned yesterday : rom the North Island, where she has 3ccn paying a round of i isits. | Mr and Mrs Louis Blundell will re-! burn to Wellington by to-night's boat. Mr and Mrs Kcrslev and Miss Kersley (Wellington) are staying at Warner's. Miss Emily Rutherford returned to Mendip Hills yesterday after a brief visit to town. Mr and Mrs T. T. Miller returned to Dunedin yesterday after a few days in Christch-urch. Mrs Harry Lance (North Canterbury) is in town. Mr and Mrs C. 0 T. Rutherford (The Peaks) have returned home. Mrs G. L. Rutherford returns home to-day after a few days in town. The Fendalton branch of the Red Cross Society is holding its annua/ meeting this afternoon in St. Barnabas's schoolroom. Fendalton. There will also be a sale of home produce aucl a display of Red Cross work. Miss Poulter, of Ellice street, Wellington, who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, returns home this evening. |

A pleasant finale to the conference of the secondary school teachers, which has been taking place in Chnstchurcn during tho past icw days, was the invitation issued to members by Mr and Mrs C. IS. Bevan-Brown to have afternoon tea at their residcnco on tho Cashmere Hills yesterday afternoon. About twenty members of the conference availed'themselves of the invita-' tion, those who did not do so having plready left for their homes in different parts of the Dominion. Prior to proceeding to tho residence of Mr and Mrs Bevan-Brown, where tea awaited them, the visitors were shown over the lovely garden of Professor J. Mac-1 milla'n Brown. Afternoon tea was an enioyablo featuro of the outing, the aftrtrnooai being a damp and chilly one After tea Mr W. J. Morrell played and Mr Stuart contributed nn enjoyable song. At the fortnightly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, Mrs T. E. Taylor presided. Votes ot svmpathv were passed with Mrs Rob. inson and Mrs Venables in the death I of their sons, Drs. llobinson and Venables while engaged in medical service at the front and with Mrs Munnmgs in the death of her daughter. Several new members were welcomed. Reports of departments were given bv the superintendents of Good Citizenship, Bands of Hope, Literature, and Jubilee Home visitation. Arrangements were made for a public meeting at the ,oalvation Army Hall next month. Tho Hon. J. A. Hanan was waited on at yesterday by a deputation from the Free Kindergarten Asso eiation. The deputation pressed , th< urgent claims of tho. Association, foi financial assistance. The Minister, n a sympathetic reply, said no Ij ll . ?? funds for present needs, but he uiai cated that, he was bringing before Lab inet a scheme involving the assump tion of kindergarten work by + h< State, or, in tho alternative, a schem to give more State support to publi kindergartens. I ' There was a largo gathering o mothers at the Cambridge Terracc Methodist Church yesterday afternoon to hear an address by Nurso Chappoll, who is under engagement to tho Social Hygiene Society. The speaker dealt with the importance of the child, and made a plea for its upbringing on the lines of ourity and right living. _ On tho motion of Mrs Bowron, ISurse Chappell was acoorded a vote of thanks. THE complexion; How to preserve tho dolicatc, soft texture of the akin and to restore it when impaired from illness or any other can so, is a, queotion of paramount importance to us all. Mio Rolleston's method of homo treatment proves, by virtue of the excellent pieparar tions -used, to be most beneficial and euocossful. Many testimonials have been received bv hor oommending her treatments, inoluding Madame Clara Biltt, Misses Irene Brown, Dorothy Brunton, Nance O Neill, etc. Preparations included in tho outfit for the henio treatment are similar to those used with so much success in her toilet rooms. The instructions are given in detail, and the use of the Virginian Massage Cups affords a pleasant and benefiical treatment. Coat of massage cups and preparations, for too months'treatment. 16s 6d, postage i 3 extra. RQLLBSXOX) Dominion Buildings, , Cathedral square.

HINEMOA LADIES' SHIMMING CLUB.

The Hinsmoa Ladies' Amateur Club held their annual social and dance and presentation of prizes at Ridgley Half on Thursday.. There were between 80 and 90 members and their friends present. A most enjoyable concert formed the first part of the programme, items being given by tne following. Mr and Mrs llobson (violin solo), Mrs Wood (song), Miss Jessie Chapel (recitation), Mr C. Atkinson (monologue), while Miss G. Patrick gave a very hne exhibition of fancy dancing. In the absence of Lady Clifford, the president of the club. Mrs H. S. Batcliclor presented the prizes. Esther Batchclor again holds the Champion Challenge Cup, she having won it two years in succession. The following members won prizes, medals, and bars: Misses Esther Bhtchelor, Kathleen Bristed, Ellie Hannan, Kathleen Hannan, Maisie James, Lillie Orr, Jessie Dunbier, Mabel Bilson, Rene Greig, Madge Cox', Agnes Black, Patrick, and Mesdames Wood, Dunbier, Atkinson, and Empson. On behalf of the secretary, Mr Atkinson read a brief report of the club's progress. The success of the club is due to a large extent to Mrs Batchelor, who has been untiring in her effort to further the club's progress. The evening concluded with a dance. Mrs Peraru and Mrs and Mr I Robson provided the music.

TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Game Puree.—Remove the bones and simmer them in a little water for at least an hour, when gravy is not at hand. Chop the flesh of the bird finelv pound until smooth, moistening with a little good gravy and melted butter. Pass through a wire sieve. Season to taste. Stir in a little cream.