WOMEN'S CORKER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16361, 5 November 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORKER.

The Lady Editor will > pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Comer" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, ana engagement noticcs must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mi- and Mrs R. Latter (Barry's Bay) aro staying in Christchurch for Race Week. * Dr. and Mrs H. T. J. Thacker came down from Wellington on Saturday for the races. Mr and Mrs F. J. Savill, St. Helen's, Hanmer Springs, aro in town. Miss Nan Wilkinson (Chertsey) is the guest of Mrs W. B. Buckhurst, Cashel street. Mrs Harley and Miss Harley, and .Mrs Satchel 1 and Miss Sybil Satchell, who have been staying with Mrs H. C. Satchell, Merivale, Teturn to Nelson today. Miss Vera Caro (Auckland) is staying with friends in Christchurch. Mrs Borsman (Molbourne) is the guest of Mrs Seager. Mr and Mrs Gill, of Temuka, are here for the races, and are staying at Sumner. Mrs W. E. Mills lias returned from Oamaru. It ill bo rememberod that several clever lingered ladies hold a sale of their handiwork last December, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, which roalised about £'10t). All the winter they have boen industriously preparing for another sale, which will take place on Thursday, at 10 o'clock, in the Red Cross shop, in tho (Square. Thoso in search of dainty lingerie, .or pretty clothes for children, will find just what they want, and the many visitors in Christchurch at present should take this opportunity to seo the various novelties dinplayed. The name of a large steamer which reached Dunedin from the other side will no doubt figure more or less prominently in the future history of the Commonwealth (says the "Otago Daily Xinaes"). This vessel camo out direct to Melbourne with no fewer than 600 wives who had boen won and wedded in the Northorn Hemisphere by Australian soidiers. Somo sixty stewards and a number of stewardesses were carried on tho steamer. These wero offered their discharge at Melbourne, but tho land of tho Kangaroo did not have the same attractions for them as for the passengers, and they are now on the vessel enjoying a quite dolce far niento existence after the rush and bustle of tho trip out. Mr and Mrs Chas. Jonas, of Bunedin, are visiting Christchurch for Cup week, and aro staying at tho United Service Hotel. Professor Meredith Atkinson addressed a large attendance at a meeting in the Melbourne Guildhall last week (says the Melbourne "Argus"), unaer the tegis of the Women's Political Association, on "Women and Reconstruction." Tlie feminist movement, he said, was content with nothing less than sex equality with the right of entry into certain spheres, and repudiation of specious favouritism by men. There wero in this mauy serious ditficulties and pitfalls. The male wageearner was often driven to resist women's labour because it threatened nis standard of life or employment. Tho whole community must take up the attitude of the general good. • Ho traversed the work of women in England during tho war. Tho Women's Freedom League, he said, bad demanded guarantees that no trained woman should get less than similarly trained men, somo consideration after the war to women who had helped, and, if training were required, proper maintenance during the process. It then appealed to women for loyalty to one another in Remanding those conditions. Tho Government and the unions agrped on admission of women to trades hitherto prohibited, and ■' provided for the maintenance of customary rates, but did not clearly admit women to equal pay. Many worn on in industry would be dismissed afttr the war, and it would be difficult far them to hold the ground won. But general mechanical training would fit them for other branches. Trades unions among women would be absolutely imperative. It would bo bettfll' to open men's unions to women. Separate unions would be a sourco of weakness. Tlio benefit derived by the Guinea Course of Hair Treatment at Mrs RoHceton'c U considerable. The courso consists of Cvo treatments, including clipping or singeing, massage with Bcalp shampooing, rrith tonic and friction. Hand and vibro massage, also a lesson in the latest hoirdreeeing. All troubled' with falling hair, dandruff, or promature greyness aro assured of successful results. DOMINION BUILDING. Cathedral square. ' 1 DIIESS AT THE RACES. Despite tno dull weather, and a docicieaiy cold wind, tne attenuanco at iticcarlon yesterday was large. It was not a fitting day tor summery race Crocks, thougfl a lew of tussore and fuiji suk were noticed. Tho majority wore smart tailor-mades, wnich wero quite m keeping with tne occasion. Tho latest skirts are straight, and are generally k-mfe-kilted, or pleated, the coats sornititting, and wiuiout belts or pockets. Several vivid colours were worn with distinction, but tho prevailing note was a quiet one, greys and navy blu© predominating. The newest hats are closefitting, many composed entirely of closo lying feathers, in shades of brown, greens, _ and somo all-black, worn with with gold tinsel borders. Girls were wearing Leghorns, banded with pastel shades of Delphi blue, blush pink, and also with leaves and tight bunchos of bright coloured flowers. Many perfectly plain hats of stretched silk and crepe de chine were noticed, with just a single quill or stiff black wings for ornament. A few hats wero entirely guiltless of trimming, evidently following the fashion set by Lady Paget in London. This may mako for economy, but not for beauty. In tho absence of her mother, Mrs A. Boyle, Mrs Algar-Williams, who wore a smart coat and skirt of a beautiful shade of rose pink cloth. Avith. a toque of tagel straw of a steely green shade, having Oriental embroidery' in blue, greon, and pink, tied the blu P ribbon on the Derby winner. A striking costume was of fine dark blue cloth, the skirt very finely knife-kilted with a close-fitting jumper coat, with a fine white lawn collar. With this was worn a small close-fitting toque of bright pink silk, with close clusters of mauvo and pink flowers, and a mauve tulle scarf. A recent arrival from .Home wore a striking frock made in the new jumper style, of block f>repe de chine. The bodice was cut in Magyar fashion,

and was bound round tie neck with bright emerald green. On the skirt were apron panels, and on the hom of each a border of handsome black laceWith this was worn a black silk hat, with a vivid green pom-pom. A tall visitor from North Canterbury wore a white coat and skirt, with a" fin© black line, very smartly cut. A" close-fitting toquo of white, with a turned-back brim of black, with gold thread embroideries. Amongst those present were:—Mrs Algar-Winiains, Mrs G. G. Stead. Miss Harcouri, the Hon. Mrs Tabu J\ nodes, Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes. Mrs Chafrey. Mrs Borthwick. Mrs Marmaduke Bethell. Mrs Troutbeck, 3lrs W. G. Stead, Mrs Gerald Stead, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs C. Louisson. Mrs H. Courage. Mrs C. W. Reid, Mrs M. L. Reading, Mrs MC. Keane. Mrs J. F. Buchanan. Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, Mrs Beau champ Lane, Mrs Wells, Mrs Reeves, Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs Maurice Louisson, Mrs Perc.v Nathan, Mrs H. C. D. ran Aseli, Mrs B. B. Wood. Mrs Cyril Wood, Mrs H. A. Knight-, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs P. Selig, Misses Clifford (2). Ivnicht (2>, Humphreys, Hope Wood, Rita Cracroft Wilson, Sylvia Westenra, Dorothy Cowlishaw, Betty Nortbcote, Polhill, Mitchell. Kathleen Barclay. Frances White, Wells (2). Chaffev. Agnes Duncan, Holmes. Cunningham, Reeves, Nina Ward, Pratt (2), Ursula Tothill, Vera Caro. MUSICAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. The complimentary concert in aid of the Christenurcn Musical Society, held last nigut, was arranged by Madame O'uwer-uuriis and Airs W. Wilson, 'the soloists were Madame Gower-BurnSj -Uiss Marion 'W oodhousc, Mr A. J£. Petty, and Mr i<ex Harrison. Madame -burns wore opal grey satin with long angel sleeves. Miss Woodhoueo wore a white satin dress, with long sleeve draperies of black ninon; the bodice was trimmed with silver spangles. Miss Osmond Smith wore black silK with jet embroideries, long sleeves of white nec. The stage was artistically . decorated with greenery and bowls of arum lilies, aud for the new song cycle, "Flora's Holiday,'' a maypole was in evidence with children dressed in the Old English costume, holding coloured ribbons. In the large audience were Sir John and Lady Dcnniston. Archdeacon ana Mrs Haggitt, the Rev. F. N. Taylor and Mrs Taylor, Mr and Mrs H. D. Andrews, Mrs Blakeway, Mrs Tobin and the Misses Tobin, Mrs Turner, Misses Col borne-Veel, Sylvia Fox, Lillian Harper, Pratt, Blakeway, and many others. ' FUR COATS AND FURS. This is the dangerous season FOR MOTH. CONSULT COIiWILL, THE FCRBIEft AND GOT THEM DESTROYED SKINS TANNED AND DRESSED. COATS AND FURS MADE TO ORDER. OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND. C 2561-729 205 HIGH STREET. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Haricot Beans. —Soak for twelve hours as many beans as required. Put to boil for two or threo hours in boiling salted water till quite tender. Strain, and stir in one ounce of butter, and sprinkle wit at pepper and salt. Serve vvith roast meat, instead of old potatoes, and you will be delighted with the change.