WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16363, 7 November 1918, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Th e Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner'' items of .social or personal newß. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters afi fecting, or of interest to, worn en. Mrs-Minty end Miss Enid x Minty have returned to 'heir home in Merivale from a visit to Melbourne. Mrs Westenra has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Timaru. Mrs J. Studholme (Wellington) is staying at Warner s. Miss Nancy Thompson (Timaru) is the guest of Sirs Thompson, Carlton Mill road. Airs G L. Rutherford (Macdonald Downs) and Mrs D. D. Macfarlane (Lyndon) are staying at XV arner s. Miss Le Lievre,*of Akaroa, is staying inChristchurch. Miss Woolf. Perth, W est Australia, is staying witfi Mrs H. Quane, Paparoa road, Papanui. Madame Eteveneaux, who died suddenly in Christehurch on Tuesdy nirrht, was one of a band of Trench emigrants who arrived in Akaroa in August, 1840 in tho ship Comte de Paris, four days after Captain Stanley proclaimed British sovereignty. Tho only surviving member of that emigrant hand is her brother, Monsieur Joseph Libeau, of Duvauchelle. Madame Eteveneaux wa s born in the Commune de Rochfort, France, in March, 18dl, and married in Akaroa in -1849. one celebrated her diamond wedding m 1909. She spent some vears with her husband and family on the West Coast, returning to Akaroa in 1903, and keeping a small shop till her husband s death three years ago. Of typical French peasant stock, strong constitution, frugal habits, bright disposition, her matronly, upright figure and vivacious personality were familiar to hundreds of visitors. She leaves two daughters both married—one in Melbourne and one in Christchurch —and a son, who lives in Wellington. On Sunday morning a memorial tablet to the memory of the late Mrs James McGregor was unveiled before a largo congregation at Knox Church, Masterton. The tablet is in brass, with red and black lettering, and bears the following inscription: "In loving memory of Mrs James McGregor, who entered into rest on July 15th, 1918. lor 51 years she was a devoted member of the church, and for 20 years the beloved president of the P.W.M.U. 'She being dead yet speaketh.' Erected by the women of l£nox Church and friends." Tho death took place on Tuesday morning at tho family residence, Ellice street, of Mrs Burke, wife of Mr Joseph Burke, a well-known resident of Wellington. Mrs Burke had beVn suffering from an internal complaint for years, but the end came very suddenly on Tuesday morning. The deceased lady is survived by her husband and one son, Mr F. Burke. Mr and Mrs Hamilton (Fairlie) and their two daughters returned yesterday from a visit to Australia. Mrs Mary Agnes Willis, widow of the late Archdeacon W. N. de L. Willis, died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 64 years. Archdeacon Willis was vicar of Cambridge, and for some time archdeacon of Waikato. Tho death occurred on Saturday of Mrs Stilwell Bristow, of Marton. The dec-eased lady was the only daughter of Mr C. M. Montefiore, late general manager for New Zealand of the Ocean Ao- | ciaent and Guarantee Corporation. Her husband is at present in camp, and two little girls are left to mourn their loss. The wedding took at St. Mark's Church, Auckland, a. few days ago, of Miss Una King, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M. King, of Bassett road, Remuera, to Mr J. M. Beattie, eldest son of Mr and Mrs*J. M. Beattie, of Sydney, The bride, who was' given away by her father, wore a gown of white georgette, trimmed with pink rosebuds, and a veil fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Marjorie King and Miss Ailsa Brown, who wore frocks of pink georgette with touches of mauve and black picture hats. Mr Douglas Macfarlane and Lieutenant Michaels were best man and groomsman respectively. The bridegroom and groomsman are returned soldiers, and "rtie former was awarded the Meritorious Service Mgdal. * Women are beginning to invade the maritime sorvice, and for some t-jme have been doing effective duty as ships' surgeons and UOctors (states a writer in the "Manchester Guardian"). A few weeks, ago the Civil Service Commissioners of Canada appointed a young woman to succeed her father as light-house-keeper at a station in the province of Quebec, while a widow was given a similar position in Nova Scotia m succession to her husband. Now, I hear, threo women are requesting admission to membership of the institution of Naval Architects for the first time in its history. Each of them has received a technical training, and has already been engaged in work connected with shipbuilding. The Council of the Institution is taking tho views of members on the question, because under the existing rules women are not admissible, and, in addition, for the reason that the consent of the Privy Council is required for the nccessary alteration of the constitution. War-broken soldiers are. making ladies' dresses in London, while former dressmakers are turning out ahells and other munitions ' in factories. The London costumier has never been so busy in "her lite. Many are five and six weeks deep in work, their clients being grateful to get a promise of dresses at almost any date. Munitions pay the dressmaker better than the needle, and they are all eager to go to Woolwich or the big factories to make shells. A suburban dressmaker, who has three wounded men Ijelping, 6ays it is astonishing ho# well they do the work. The finest bead work on tho market is turned out by wounded soldiers. The benefit derived by tho Guinea Coarse of Hair Troatment at Mra Rolleeton'a is considerable. The coarse consists of fire treatments, including clipping or eingeing, nassfge with eoalp ehampooiag, with tonic and friction. Hand and vibro massage, also a lesson in the latest hairdresaiog. ' All troubled with falling hair, dandruff, or premature greynees are assured of successful results. DOMINION BUILDING, Cathedral equaro, ' 2 WEDDINGS. KER SLEY —WHITE-PARSONS. A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, Latimer square, yesterday, when Lieutenant C. H. Kersiey R.N.R., son of Mr E. Kerslev, of Bagshot, Surrey, England, was married to Miss Elsie Annette White-Parsons,

daughter of Mr and Mrs T. A. WhiteParabs, of St. Alton*. The ceremony •was performed by the Ker. P. J. Cocks. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr Arthur Wbitfr-Pareous, and her sister. Miss Gladys hite-Parsons, acted as bridesmaid. The W man was Captain MacCallum, M.C., R.A.M.C., who is home on furlough. The bridegroom and best to nil sre both returning to England Fhortly to resume duties with their respective • services. AT HOME AT THE ART GALLERY. \ well-attended at home. was given last night m the Art Gallery, in aid of "the Trench Comforts Fund. 1 ho. committee responsible for the excellent arrangements consisted of Misses Esme A'Court. Kathleen Anderson, Marjorie ] Kirk Hazel Hill, Vera Haskins, Dulcie , McCreder, Messrs P. Boulnois, and Colin Marshall. A delicious supper was served, and the music was supplied by Miss Macdonald. Dancing took place in the square room, and the long gallerv was arranged as a drawing-room. Flags and Japanese lanterns were suspended from the ceilings, and with bowls of magnificent aram lilies made a very effective decorative scheme. The decorations wore all lent by T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd., and put up by the committee, who lent them to the Women's National Reserve for their bridge evening. The chaperones were Mrs McDonald, who wore a black ninon dress, over cream net; 3lrs Le Cren, black taffetas and ninon, with gold embroideries : Mrs F. A'Court, a winecoloured frock <jf georgette, and ninon; and Mrs F. Bullen, a handsome frock of dark green taffetas and ninon. \tr.ongst others present were: The Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs G. H. Elisor, Mrs Davison, Mrs McKinnon, Mrs K. Murchison, Mrs Frank Graham, Mrs K. W. Robinson, Mrs B. B. Wood, Mrs F. J. Savill, Misses Colin Macfarlane, Judy Beckett, Hope Wood, Stella Murray, June Clifford, Gwen Moore, Frances White, Nancy Williams, Ursula "Tothill, and Ailsa and Hil'arv Bulien, Lorna Martin, Phyllis Knight, Rita Gibson, Sylvia Westenra Agnes Duncan, Rosamund Wood, Barbara Webb, Dorothy Diamond. Tna Warner, Pratt (2), Ogiirie (2), Wynh-Williams, Monica Hamilton, Nancy Le Cren, Enid Minty, Norah Bennett. Ferrier (2), Rita Matson, Kirk (2), Booth, Emma Hall. Ebba Kingdom, Strachey, Marion Wood. Captain Leslie Macfarlane, Captain Braik, Lieutenant Park, Major Dobson, Messrs Heathcote, Helmore, Annesly Harman, Geoffrey Hamilton, Cooke, Fox, Ken Duncan. Young, Booth, Vesey Robinson. Kenneth Robinson, Edridge (2), Matson (2). OAKS DAY AT HICCARTO.N*. A blustering nor'-wester spoilt to some extont the pleasure of the large number of people present at Riccarton yesterday. Ladies' Day is always looked forward to, as affording the" opportunity for a full display, of smart frocks. Several very smart coats and ekirts were noticed of Fugi silk in cream or whito; tfcey looked exceedingly cool. One or two frocks were noticed infereara crepe georgette, worn with large floppy Leghorn hats. Evidently many of the frocks worn yesterday wero meant for Cup Day. 'Many handsome fur coats' were donned fairly early in the afternoon. Hats again were small and close fitting, as on Cup Day. HONOURS FOR NUNS. In a current of "Catholic Missions" is recordod tho fact that tho King has approved of tho appointment of Eev. Mother 1 Kevin, O.b.JT., Superioress of St. ■ . Mary's Convent at Nsambya, British East Africa, as a member of the Moafc Excellent Order of the British Empire for services rendered in connexion with the war. The conferring of the decoration was made the occasion for an official visit from his Excellency the Governor-General of Uganda and Mrs Croydon. In another journal it is stated that Soeur Gabrielle, Superior of the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul, attached to the ambulance at - Clermont-en-Argonne, already nominated a Chevalier of tho Legion of Honour, has just received the decoration from the President of the Republic, the reason for the award being that she has "shown sine© the beginning of the war exemplary courage and coolness; has saved in critical circumstances many ill and wounded French soldiers, and has been for the health service a fellow-worker, as valuable by'technical nursing knowledge as by her courageous initiative. She is an example of' courage and unshakable confidence; has a.ready been twice mentioned in the army orders." FDR' COATS AND FURS. riTHIS IS THE DANGEKOUS SEASON A FOR MOTH. CONSULT COLWILL, THE fUBBIEtf, AND GET THEM DESTKOYEB BKIA'S TALKED ANir DKE3SED. COATS AND FURS MADE l'O ORDER. OPEN ALL THE YEAH ROUND. CM6I-729 205 HIGH STREET. THE AIsZAC BRIDES. tnott OUli CUIIUKSfONDEKT.* SYDNEY, Uctooer i>U. Probably the Jirignsh briues of New Zealand soiuiers are roaenmg tne Dominion in considerable numbeis, but uie invasion is a very leal ana stai tling tiling iiere. The young wives of tue Anzacs are pouring into Australia in a steuuy stream, much to the consternation of our marriageable giris, ot wuom txie suppiy is alreauv in oxcess of the demand. A transport which arrived at Fremantle with mvaiidea soldiers had oiiO brides aboard, tinning to join tneir coldier huob-inaa hero—a tine, wholesome party oi ; Eagiinh gu-is. ooiiie had been married a conquerable tune. Several babies were witu the young wives, many were born aboard, and a lew dieu. The invalided toidiers treated them respectiuily and with chivauv, in the manner that has made tho Anzac soldier the ideal of the French people. Eighty of these gnis arrived at Sydney station on Saturday evening, and were given a cordial woieome. Generally, the type did not have the peculiar style and chic cf tho Sydney girl. She did not have tho natty silk stockings and flashing transparencies—but she was charming, i'or all that, with a very noticeable c.i» of domestication. It was noticeable, too, that tho scldiers who claimed them were generally of a very good type—tho very men who ought to be the solid citizens and fathers of the future. That they have chosen these modest English giris, instead of the smart ahd "sporty" Australian miss, should givo tho latter seriously to thir.k. "They say that we have been glad to marry Anzacs," said one little lady to a reporter. "They don't seem to realise that- theso soldiers are the kind that girls anywhere would be felad to marry." The reporter, on his own account, added that the great majority of the newcomers wero girls whom men, anywhere, would also be glad to choose. But this detracts nothing from the disconsolate view cf the situation being taken by feminine Australia. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Indian Puffs.—Any cold meat will do, mince it and flavour with curry powder, lemon juice a little, pepper and eait, mix with a little tomato sauce, or an egg, if preferred. Roll out some pastry, quite thin, cut into squares or rounds, put a spoonful of the mixture on each, fold the pastry corner wise, and moisten the edges to rnakt? it stick. Bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes, and serve hot.