WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16359, 2 November 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in tho "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tho signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs Hurst Seager have returned to their home on tho Cashmere Hills. Mrs Monteith Nahr is at present in Christcliurch, staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss Bonnington (St. Albans) has returned from a visit to Hanmer Springs. Miss May Mitchell (Melbourne) is tho guest of the Misses Price. Tsorman s road. Mr and Mrs A. T. C- Sellars have left for Auckland, where their future home will be. Mrs English, left for her homo in Timaru yesterday. Mr and Mrs G. 3>- Beatson (Wairarapa) arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning, and aro staying at tho United Service. Miss M. Vyner has left on a holiday visit for the South. Mr and Mrs Edbrook, Wanganui, are here for Cup Week. "Victors to Christcliurch who are staying at tho Clarendon are Mr and Mrs MaDisnnid (Oamaru), Miss Howden (Tiniaru), and Miss Ruth. jVlacfairane (Hawkswood). Visitors to Christchurch, who are staying at Warner's are Sirs waiter Macfarlane and Captain L. C. R. Macfarlane (Kaiwara), and Mr and Mrs Aeland (Mount Peel). The Misses Armitage have returned to their homo in St. Albans from a visit to Hanmer Springs. Mr and Mrs A. C. Reed (Merivale) aro visiting Hanmer. _ vm Miss Bostock (United States) ia > the guest of Mrs George Hanmer, Til ford. Colonel and Mrs Porter, accompanied by Miss Shepherd, left for Wellington last night. Mrs Churchward and her little daughter are staying -with Mrs Skinner in Carlton Mill road. The fancy dress ball in aid cf the Red Cross f'und takes place on the 16th inst. in the Colosseum. The committee met yesterday morning at the C.J.C. Rooms. Tickets are selling well. The suburbs are entering "sets" of eight, and doubtless there will be much competition among the "sets!' to secure the largest number of votes. Many beautiful dresses have been designed, and as it will probably be the last ball of the se<ason, lovers of dancing, whether children or grown-ups, will be present in large numbers. Of course, fancy dress is optional. Detry's Band will provide th<j music. Mr J. S. Guthrie has bought Miss Murray-Aynsley's house in Holly road. Mr ana Mrs Guthrie are staying at New Brighton at present. The death occurred at Seatoun, Wellington. on Wednesday, of Miss Florence Wjatt, daughter of Mr Herbert J. Wyatt, and niece of Mr H. P. Wyatfc, superintendent of the Christcliurch Telegraph Office.

The -weekly mooting of the Avonß'do Nursing Division was held on Thursday, when Sister Teapo, who is on leave from England, told members a • few of her very interesting experiences whilo on active sen-ice. Members afterwards had a very good instruction in hand seat and stretcher dr ;, l from Sir Bea-consr-lej The staff of Adams, Ltd., met yesterday afternoon to present Miss E. Whelan, on the occasion of her approaching marriage, with a suitably inscribed oak case, containing a set of silver fish knives and forks. In making tho presentation, Mr G. D. Cameron referred to the excellent qualities which had made Miss Whelan so popular among her fellow-workers, and wished her every happiness in her married life. Miss "Whelan suitably replied, thanking tho donors for their handsome present! On Monday night, at the concert arranged by Mesdames Gower Burns and W. Wilson, an exceptional opportunity

■„ afforded to our carnival visitors TnJ Sf„S5 lSSsgenerally to make the snsss ;pel«i?r ttf s&s X.i rSriftere nnder the baton of Dr. J C Bradshaw, in their perfect .part-sin-in-, should certainly not be missed and tße Song Cycle Company, which «ich great successes with the feiaSen 6 " and "Daisy Chain," are presenting a new and sparkling Mill"' cvcie entitled "i lora s Holiday which should prove as popular, as the two former works. It is reminiscent of Mav Dav in Old England, and the interpretation of the songs and qtiar- ! tots, which go with an irresistible swing and verve, will be assisted by the appropriate and prettr stage dressing. The invitation to make holiday, the country dance, the pedlar, country lovers, and the << Commotion of Ixvre, will all bo depicted in turn, and the humorous element is bv no means lacking. A full programme of the concert appears elsewhere. Advice has been received by the manager of Gilby's College that at an examination for junior typists held on June 28th last, under the auspices of the Incorporated Phonographic Society (typists' section), England, that the twenty-four candidates who presented "themselves for examination were all successful in obtaining a pass, eleven of whom massed "with distinction." The names of the candidates are as follows: Passed with distinction: Theo. Bolton, Nellie Charman, Elsie Chamberlain, Thelma May Hicks, Estha Kilday, Mattie Nelson, Myrtle Oppenheim, Doris Ralfe-, Myra. Rugg, Mollie Stewart, Ethel Thompson; pass, Louie Blackmore, Muriel cheeseman, Nancy Hindle, Vera Manson, Ivy Oppenheim, Mary O'Shauglmessy, Lilly Pashby, Rita Penberthy, Doris Pepper, Doris Scrimshaw, Edith Smythe, Ellenor Walker, Mona WilEs. The "Women's Christian Temperance Union held a very pleasant gathering on. Thursday evening, the occasion being the golden wedding of Mrs Israelson, one of its oldest members. Tliero was a very largo attendance of members and friends. Sirs T. E. Taylor presided, and welcomed Mr ana Mrs Israelson in the name of the Union, and congratulatory speeches were delivered by Miss Henderson, Mrs Bunt, Mrs Wilson, and the Rev. J. Cocker. An enjoyable programme of musical and elocutionary items was given and supper dispensed, after which the wedding cake was cub and handed round. Mrs Israelson was then presented by the president with an autograph album, in which were inscribed the names of the officers and members of the Union.

. THE COMPLEXION". The woman who uses all kinds of face creams and powders without discrimination is seriously endangering her complexion. There arc some very good creams on the rparket, but there aro also many that are indifferent and—worse! The application of first ou& and then another is liable to play havoc with tho finest complexion. That is why every lady who values a pure, clean akin should have expert advice before applying any treatment to her face. Mrs Rolleston, wlip lias beon established in Cathedral squsre for a good many years, is a qualified specialist on Complexion and Hair Treatments. Her clientele includes many of this City's most beautiful women, and everywhere one hears of her skill and knowledge of all pertaining to womanly beauty. Mrs Kolleston's consulting rooms are admirable in their privacy, comfort, and convenience. Woll-lightcd and well-furnish-ed, they aro equipped with every modern device of tho toilet spscialist. A complete conrse of Face Massage can be given for the moderate fee of One Guinea. Homo treatment of tho complexion has been found very successful when carried out under Mrs Rolleston'a postal course. The cost of massage cups and the necessary preparations for threo months' homo treatment is 16s 6d, plu3 Is for postage. A course of Hair Treatment at Mrs Rolloston's has become very popular. Five treatments are given in thin courso ,including clipping or singeing; massage and scalp shampooing, with tonic. and friction# hand and vibro massage and also a. lesson in tho latest hair-dressing. There is an aesur* ance of success in all cases of falling hair, dandruff, or premature greyness.

The lady who has not yet made tho acquaintance of Mrs Rolleston and her staff will be agreeably surprised at tho facilities which aro at her disposal. Certainly fow establishments in Australasia can show such a thoroughly modern equipment, or can bring such wide and complete experience to tho problems of beauty.

MRS HOL/LESTOX, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. WEDDING. WILLIAMS—LAWRENCE. An interesting military wedding took place at the Edgeware road Church, bt. Albans. Tho bride was Miss Olive Lawrence, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lawrence, of Cornwall street, St. Albans, and the bridegroom, Corporal A. Gordon Williams, N.Z.M.U, only son of Mr and Mrs A. "Williams, or Edgeware road, St. Albans. Tho ccrcmony was conducted by the Rev. Mr Walker, Chaplain to tne Forces (recently returned from France), assisted by the Rev. W. C. Oliver. The church had been orettily decorated by members of tho choir and girl friends of the bride. Mr Frauk Lawrence presided at tho orggn, and a guard of honour was formed by tho Edgeware road Boy Scouts, under Private Jeffs. The bride (who was given away by her father) looked very winsome in her simpleirock of ninon and satin charmeuse, relieved in pink, and was in pinafore style, the ninon veiled over fine lacOj while_ the skirt was worn short, a dainty veil of tulle embroided in faint pink, and a wreath of pink georgette roses made a lovely toft effect. Miss Essie I'hilpott and Miss Daphno Lawrence (sister of tho bride) were the bridesmaids, who wore frocks of pink shantung, ombroiderod in faint mauve and pink, with pink ar.d mole powder blue georgette hats, and carried bouquets of freesias and roses. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Ken. Connor and Corporal Charlos Willis, of a hospital ship. After the ;;eremony the friends and relatives adjourned to the residence of the bride's paront3, where afternoon tea was served, the usual toasts were honoured, and the best wishes expressed for tho future happiness and prosperity of the happv couple. Mr and Mrs A. G. Williams left by motor, the bride travelling in a smart costume of check cloth ana mole hat to.match. Among the numerous presents* was a beautiful engraved silver teapot frotfi the Edgeware road Methodist Choir, Miss Lawrence having l>ecn a member of the choir from childhood, and having latterly acted as organist.

MISS LOWE'S DANCE. Thero was a large attendance of friends and past and present pupils at Miss Lowe's break-up in the Caledonian Hall, last evening. The hall was decorated with poach blossom and palms. Miss Lowe woro a black net over black satin, the next over-dress embroidered in golden thread and blue and pink silk. Amongst thoso present were: Mrs Montgomery, Mis Bloxam, Mrs Walker, Mrs E. Harris, Mrs Brownlee, Miss Gibson, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs C. Smith, Mrs Tapper, Miss Cholmondeley, Afisc H. Ferguson, Miss Edwards, Miss L. Saundersj Mrs Wickenden, Miss Johnson, Misses Shona Rhodes, Musgrave (3), Ilallenstein (2),_ Buss (3), Bullen (2), McDougal. N. Le Cren, Nancy Latter, Wanda Warren, Mar-

jorie Davey, Olive Xlowo,- Brownlee (2), Gibson (2), K. Matson. Janet Graham, Barbara Graham, Helen Rich, Kitty Bullen, Barbara Bloxam. Brown (2), Mcßas (2), Marsden, Johnson, Ina Warner, Ogilvio (3), Messrs Waits (2), Walker (2), Lo Cren, Morris, Cracroft, Ronalds. Dancing was much enjoyed by all present, and a happy time _\vas spent. Tho supper-room was bright with large bowls of pink hawthorn and Banksia roses. The supper tables looked exceedingly light and dainty, with golden azalen-s and ranunculus.

CANTERBURY COLLEGE DANCE. After a strenuous term, and tlio final examinations, the Canterbury College students conceived the happy idea of holding a relaxation dance. It took placo last night in the College Hall. Supper was arranged in one of the lobbies, which contained long tables, with tall vases of cream, Banksia roses, and pink hawthorne blossom. The commit-! tee, Misses G. Willcox, Mollie Grant, Phyllis Andrews, and Messrs L. W. Gee, D. W. Rennie, and E. T. Harvey, are to be congratulated upon tho great success of the dance. Plenty of partners and good music made the time pass all too quickly. The chaperones were Mesdume.; Masofl, Kerr, and Salmond. Amongst those present wehe: Misses Grey (2), Nan Wilkinson, Hina Booth, Heslii Irwin, ThompGon (2), Amy Willcox, Jessie Macgregor, Irene Buckhurst, Muriel Miles, Salveson, Doris Hill, Hilda Bird, Selah Robinson,. Eileen Horan, Messrs Wilkinson (2), Salveson. Stevens, Stewart, Cooper, Baird, lvincaid, Skoglund, Fleming, Holmes, Dunkley, Gilmour, Lieutenant Withell, Brittain. PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (VROU OTJB OWN CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, September 5. At All Souls' Church, Loudoun road, London, Arnold T. W. Trowoll, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Trowoll, of 54 Springfield road, St. John's Wood, was married to Eileen, only daughter of Mr Lawrenco Woodhead, M.L.A., and Mrs Woodhead, of Capetown. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rov. C. J. Terry. At St. Bartholomew the Great, London, on August 29th, Edward Ernest Coughlan, N.Z.E.F., was married to Margaret Robertson (nee Shinnie), of Ardgowan, Cults, Aberdeenshire. The Rev. Tilden Smith performed the ceremony. The birth of a son is announced to Elsa, wife of Captain E. R. G. Evans, C.8., D.5.0., R.N. Madame Boeufvo, whoso husband was for many years French Consul in NewZealand and is now Resident Minister of France in South America crossed from Paris recently to meet her brother, Brigadior-General S. Jameson, King's Messenger, whom she had not soon for ten years. Her son, Lieutenant A. Boeufve, Otago Mounted Rifles, is serving with the N.Z.E.F. in Franco, and he was recently granted a few days' leave, which ho spent in Paris with liis mother. Madame Boeufvtf left NewZealand in 1916, and although most of her time has been spent in Paris, she has travelled pretty -well over France. She was in Paris during the bombardment by tho "Big Bertha/' and missed one shell only by a few njinutes. Of the courage and patience of tho French she speaks in the highest terms, whilo tho women and children behaved in a manner beyond all praise, under the most "hellish conditions the human brain can imagine.ln a letter Madame Boeufve writes: —"I have seen many sights and sorrow enough to sadden my heart while I live, but the memory of their courage and tenacity will make mo feel glad I have lived to know such women, and proud to havo been in their country at such a time." The following tribute to New Zealand soldiers from the same pen is also interesting:—"l saw many New Zealand soldiers in France. * They are loved by tb© French people everywhere they £»o. "WTiat a magnificent set of men they are! They have kept up tho prestige of their nation, and made the namn and fame of New Zealand, which will be handed down through all Their country cannot be too proud of them, or do enough to recompense them for all thov have suffered and achieved." September 16. A wedding of New Zealand interest

took place at St. Jude's Church, Southsea, on September 10th. The bridogroom was Staff-Captain Winston Thirkell, Headquarters Ist Infantry Training Brigade (late 12th Battalion, A.1.F.), formerly of Hobart, Tasmania. The bride was Miss Stella Carr, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Carr, formerly of Napier, who have been resident in this country for some yoars. The ceremony was a choral one, and was performed by Bishop Ingham. The bride, who was given away by her father, had a becoming dress of ivory white satin, draped with a beautiful pic2o of Old Spanish lace. She wore a necklace of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and white hoather. Miss Nina Hill, cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid. She wore pale blue crepe de chine, with a black hat, aAd carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations. Mr Walker was the best man. The bridal procession was met at tho church door by the. Bishop and choristers, singing the hymn, "Lead Us, Heavenly Father." After the blessing the hymn, "0 Perfect Love," was sung kneeling, and the singing of the National Antfiom brought the ceremony to a close. Mrs Carr later held a reception at her residence, 22 Craneswater avenue, when among the New Zealand and Australian friends present wero: — Mrs Westall and Mrs East (Hawke's Bay), Mrs Norman Ellis, the Misses Tanner (Christchurch), Lieutenant Cedric Carr, King's Royal Rifles, Mr Gcor.go Sutton (Hawke's Bay), Colonel RafFerty, D.5.0., and Colonel Walstab, D.5.0.,* both of the No. 1 Training Brigade Headquarters. Captain and Mrs Thirkell, are spending their honeymoon at Salcombe, South Devon. On September 9th, at Holyroou Abbey. TJ.F. Church, Frederick William Driscole, N.Z.F.A., was married to Agnes Whytc, seoond daughter of Mr and Mrs William Paterson, 2 Haddington place, Edinburgh. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Young. At St. Martin's Church. Epsom, Stanley Gordon Melville, Auckland Regiment, was married to Maud Elizabeth. eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Tve. Epsom, Surrey. The bridegroom is tho eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. Melville. of Edinburgh. The wedding toot place on August 22nd, and was performed bv the Vicar of St. Mnrtin's. Mr Harry Stratford (Hawke's Bav) was married at the Barclay Church, I'Minburfrh, on September 11th, to Maud Mary Francis, elder daughter of the Into Mr James Arthur, M A.. <16 Grange Loan, and of Mrs Arthur, 35 Spottiswoodo street. The Rev. R. San ester Anderson officiated.

Staff-Nurses nowlv taken on tho strength of the N.Z.A.N.S. aro E. J. Young, E. Wliitofaorn. E. J- Binsted, and E. Bouskill. , , StnfF-Nurses J. L. Campbeil and E. M. W'hito have been olaced on the N.Z. Roll on account of ill-health cont'ractod on native service. Sisters K. J. Barnitt and J. Cormack have atone to Egypt for duty, while Sistor M. Mcßeth. A.A.R.C., and Staff-Nurse A. B. Finlayson, are at present doing duty with the N.Z. .Section. Onoen's Hospital, Sidcuo. Mrs W Marshall Macdonald, wife of Dr. \V. M. Macdonald (Auckland), is Tintf in Paris, attached to on» of the Cross military hospitals. Mrs Macdonald, who is a member of tho A«=tr n i; an Traino-1 Nurse Association, worked in France for ft year with an American .Wbtilnnre before gome out t„ New Zealand in 1916 In 1917 she returned to England " er husband, who has charge of the Neurological Sec-

tion No. 1. Now Zealand General Hos» pital, Brockcnhuiht.. On August 31st, the marriage took place at Edinburgh of Hugh Wood Gordon, Eng.-Sub-Lieut. It.N.R., second son of Mr James Park, of Ilokitika, toElizabeth, younger daughter of the late Robert Scott and Mrs Scott, of 16 Bruntsfield avenue, Edinburgh. The coremouy was performed by the Ror. ]]. j. Cole. The bridegroom was formerly a private in tho A.1.R., and trannferred to the It.N.R. in April,' 1917. . Lieutenant Ronald W. Williams, R.F.A.. elilost son of Mr F. W\ Williams, of Napier, wan married, on September -Itbj at Marylebone Parish Church, to Louisa Gwendoline lo Strange, younger daughter of the late C. A. Fitzßoy, of Havelock North. Lieutenant Williams has bcon abroad for several years on active service, jtio"® recently in Salonica, where ho was wounded early this year, and sent to Alexandria.