WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16429, 24 January 1919, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication m the "Women's Corner", items of social or personal news. Such items should bo fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Professor Hewifcson and Mrs HewltEon are at Akaroa, where they are staying at Ilfracombe. Mrs H. T. D. Ac-land went to Auckland to meet her husband, LieutenantColonel Acland. They returned from the North yesterday morning, and went on to Peel Forest by the midday express. Mr and Mrs Robert Latter returned to Barry's Bay yesterday after a stay in town. Mr and Mrs Maurice Harper (Lake Heron) are in town. Mrs Hugo Friedlanaer (Ashburton) is staying nfc Warner's. Dr. H. T. J. Thacker and Mrs 'I lincker have lctunud from Okain's Bay. Mrs White-Parsons has left Christchurch on her return to Sydney. Mrs Bat-chclor and Miss E. Batchelor, Hororata Estate, are the guests of Mrs Hughes, Osborne street. Sir F. E. Smith, Lord Chancellor of England (late Attorney-Gene-ral), speaking at Liverpool recently, said that whether as solicitors or barristers he would never again be a party to the exclusion of women. They should be admitted to the legal profession and all other professions on the same terms as men. Major Hugh Short and Mrs Short arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning on their way to Duneain. Major Short left New Zealand as a bachelor, but married an English bride. "woman has found herself in true reality," said Mr J. J. Dougall at tho annual reunion of the C.D.C. last night. "Woman has now found herself infinitely greater, and she has now got a place in tho world much greater than she had four years ago." (Applause.) Our London correspondent says that Miss Maude Roy den, preaching in the City Temple in Loudon recently, said it "must strike English people with both pride and shame to see the physique of the soldiers from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—so tall, well set up, and splendid. That was not an impossible thing to do. in Great Britain, but it had not been done because they were always trying to shift their responsibility. In New Zealand the death-rate among babies under twelve months old used to be as high as in Great Britain. Tho death-rate had been reduced from 100 per 1000 to 40 per 1000, because the people had set *to work to improve their milk supply, and did iut think anything too small to care about. Now the war was over England would have the chance of an age to improve these I things, and she hoped they would not say they could z*ot help them. Our London correspondent writes that the Hospitality Comforts Committee of the N.Z. Red Cross sp«aßs highly of the luxuries and other provisions sent from New Zealam}. It says that the "supplies of plum cake —such as we have not seen in England for several years—jam, butter, honey, biscuits, and tonguos sent from New Zealand have been of inestimable value, as the majority of the Brltlsn hospitals are very strictly rationed, and New Zealanders who havo been used to the rations in New Zealand hospitals I'eol the shortage of food in other hospitals. The« Sisters are thankful for butter for the men who have been seriously ill with pneumonia and want feeding up. The New Zealand men serving in tho Navy and in the Imperial Forces who are admitted to hospitals are also very grateful for thc_?e extra comforts, and are speciaiiy pleased to be looked after in the same way as the men in the N.Z.E.F. Many letters expressing appreciation have been received."

It is mentioned by our London correspondent that the Ministry of Shipping is about to relax the restriction concerning the issue of passports to fiancees of soldiers who reside abroad. In every case, applicants must produce satisfactory evidence that his engagement is of nob less than two years'- standing. Passages for fiancees will be provided as rapidly as possible, but the holders of passports granted under these conditions must understand that jjassages can not be guaranteed, as ivivas and families must necessarily take precedence. The anomaly of existing laws under which a woman is compelled to adopt the nationality of ner hisband, has frequently been evidenced in striking manner at the Auckland Permits and Passports Office (says the "Herald"). Since 1917, all aliens have been required to register with the polico or Customs Department, and registration cards in all cases of filiens must be produced before passports or permits can be issued. A recent visitor to Auckland was a lady, born in this city, who married an American a shoit time ago, and went to live in America. She returned to pay a short visit to her parents; when she went to collect her passport, she learned for the first time that she had become an '.'alien" in her own birthplace. She was immediately advised to report to the police, with the result tlrat, being tmw

an American, and an alien, she was fined the full amount for failing u> register as such. vrj; ROLLESTOSTS Coarse of Hair Treatment, at her charmingly appointed Booms, has surprised many ladies by the modesty of it® cost. The course, however, is very thorough and complete, comprising five separate treatments; oair-cutting, and singeing; massage, with scalp food- shampooing, with friction vibro and h*nd massage; besides all necessary preparations nsea, and also a lesson in hairdreiwcg. Especially beneficial in cases of falling hair dandmff, and premature itRS TOK (qualified London, Paris, .and America), Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square, Christ church. HARPER—ROSS. The wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Latimer square, yesterdav of the Very Rev. Dean Harper to Miss Sylvella Ross. The Rev. P. J. Cocks was the officiating minister. WEDDING. WILLIAMSON—TUCKER. At St. Matthew's Church, yesterday afternoon, the wedding took place of Miss Ethel Wakefield Tucker, youngest daughter of Mr R. Tucker (Mansheld avenue), to Mr R. B. Cape Williamson, of Christchurch. The Rev. A. Hore officiated. The bride,- who was giv-.-n away by her father, wore a beautiful bridal gown of white tulle, embroidered in ivy leaves worked in silver, md draped with silk shadow lace. Tho train was of white- charmeuse satin, richly embroidered and lined with pink crepe Georgette, while the orthodox weclding veil was worn, with orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet of pins and white flowers was carried. She was attended by Miss Molly Cape Williamson, who wore nattier blue crepe de chine, embroidered in rose and blue, and a Leghorn hat trimmed with blue, and who carried a pink and blue bouquet. Little Miss Noel Cap© Williamson, who was train-bearer, was frocked in white silk with a veil on lier hair, held in place by a wreath of pink rosebuds. After the ceremony a number of friends were entertained by tho bride's father in Mansfield evenue. The bride travelled in a smartly-cut fawn costume and a hat of the same colour.

TO ALL LOVERS OF FURS. pOLWILL, THE FURRIER, lua a Large Stock of FURS and FUR COATS. Latest Style® for the coming season selling at pre-war prioas. CALL AND INSPECT MY STOCK. Skins of all descriptions Tannod and Dresaed. 2M 205 HIGH STREET. SOLDIERS' WIVES. NEW SCHEDULE OF AFFAIRS. (FROM OT7B OWN. CORRESPONDENT.) LONDON, December 10. Owing to the reduction by half of the passage rates fixed by the Imperial Government for civilians travelling from Great Britain to New Zealand, the scale for soldiers' wives and dependants . has The new rates' are as follows, the amounts mentioned being the cash which has to be bo paid by the soldier: £ 6. d. Third-class ... - ... 7 0 0 Second-class ... ... 12 0. 0 First-class • ... ... 29 0 0 These figures are arrived at by the subtraction of Government subsidies to the extent of £16 on a third-class fare and £26 on a second-class or a firstclass fare. Wi yes and, dependants are only entitled to travel in the class to which they are entitled according to the rank of the 6oldier. If a soldier is travelling third-class but wishes his wife to ■ travel in second or first-class he must pay £10, in addition to the fares mentioned above, viz., £22 sec-ond-class and £39 first-class.

In the case of wives and dependants who have come from New Zealand, in the first case these privileges do not apply unless they arrived in the United Kingdom before January Ist of this year. The Oxfordshire will leave Liverpool on December 17th with troops and a number of first saloon pads* ig : »rs, including Mr J. Sinclair-Thomson, Major and Mrs Neale, and Miss . (.'Moid. Major D. B. Blair will be O.C. ship. TO-DAY'S RECIPE. Jellied Chicken.^— Take two young chickens, put on in a clean saucepan, and pour on enough good white stock to nearly cover. Simmer slowly until the chicken is tender. "When done take it out, cut it from the bones in pieces, rejecting all the skin. Now nut the bones; and skin back into the saucepan and simmer 'one hour longer. Season with pepper-and salt. Clear the stock of any fat, put in the chicken, pour into a mould, and stand on ice or in a cool place to harden. PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME (FROM OT7R OWN* COBRESPOXDEXT.) LONDON, November 26. The engagement is announced of Lieutenant A. Charles W. Cogens, Ii.N.V.R., youngest son of Mr and Mrs George Cozens, Auckland, and Miss Audrey Gweynneth Twentyman, second daughter of Mr J. R. Twentyman, J.P., and Mrs Twentyman, of Kirby Misperton Hall, Pickering, Yorks.

Yesterday, at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, the wedding took place of Major Keith R. Park, M.C., R.A.F., son of Professor J. L. Park, of Aberdeen and New Zealand, and Miss Dorothy Margarita ("Doll") Parish, daughtor of Major and Airs "Woodbine Parish, of 2. Stanhope street, Hyde Park. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of" Hull, assisted by the Rev. H. N. Bate, vicar of the parish. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, was in a dress of white charmeuse, with an embroidered tulle veil and a train sewn with pearls. Master Anthony Slocock was the train-bearer, .and Miss Violet Parish was bridesmaid, wearing a dress of primrose georgette, with shoes, stockings, and hat of tete-de-negre. The beet man was Captain Baker, R.A.F• Those present included Professor Park, Lord and Lady Shuttle worth, the Master of the Rolls and Lady Eady, Lady Juliet Duff, the Hon. Mrs Charles Woodbine Parish, Mrs Frank Parish, Lieutenant .12. Parish, Lieutenant Rex Parish, the Argentine Minister, and the Misses Dominguez. The birth of . a son is announced to Mrs Youngliusband, wife of Captain L. S. Younghusband, M.C., R.F.A., or Wanganui. Tho birth of a son is announced to Erica Richmond, wife of LieutenantColonel Frank A. "Wilson, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, of Napier. ■ .- Mr James H. Aitkon, tolling ton : was married on November 13th. at atEnoch's Church, Glasgow, to Ethel I'. L. Rico, Millar place. Stirling. The ceremony was performed by the Lev. Francis Broun, St. Margaret s, Pa-ma-die. x . _ _ „ Private George Patterson, N.Z.E.I 1 ., was married at The Manse, Ldrom, to Elizabeth Laurie, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Hay, Chirnsido station, Chirnsfde. . , . Another wedding of New Zealand interest which was solemnised. in ferotlaiid, was that between Kciivm Anderson, youngest son of the late Air William Anderson, of Auckland, and Marion Craig, younger daughter of the lato John Anderson, IJ*-> Mrs j Anderson. 2 Comely bank terrace, Edinburgh. The ceremony took placo j r,t St. Lake's Parish Church, f and was performed* by the Rev. D. M. Milne, Matron Vida Mac Lean, N.Z. Army KXureitkc Service, received tto Red Cross, First Class, at Buckingham l'alace, on Saturday, and the xtad Cross, Second Class, was bestowed upon the following Sisters in the i>.Z.A.N.S.: —Mary Christmas, Jean Dodds, Rose Fanning, Matilda Fricker, Emily Nuisey, Alice Ingles, Florence Siddells, Mabel Wright, and Garrio | Vounj,

Mrs J. L. Hay went to Paris last w««k to take part in the activities of the Y.M.C.A. there. The British, Australian, and New Zealand Association are taking over two Pans hotete-the Windsor and the Ostend, in addition to the Mt Florida—which they have been nnAratmrr for some months past. A Kbe?of New Zealand ladiel will be in charge. Mi*s M. Philips (Auckland), who has for a considerable time been working as a dispenser at the 4th Scottish General Hospital, Stobhill, Glasgow, is now on the stag of the Military Hospital at Tidworth - December 3. The engagement is announced between George Cecil Downing-Fullerton, Royal Berks Regt of Balhntoy, Co Antrim, elder eon of tbe late Mr and Mrs Downing-Fullerton, Purley Park, Reading, and Iris Cheatham, oiuy daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Stirling 4 Dartmouth road, Dublin, and granddaughter of the late Mr Edward Cheatham-Strode, of Silverwood, DunA. Bauchop, widow of Lieut.Co'l. Bauchop, C.M.G., who was killed at Gallipoli in August, 1910 has since been, living in England with her infant daughter. For some time past she has been engaged in massage work at the New. Zealand conva.escent hospital at Hornchurch. Mrs Bauchop expects to leave for New Zealand in January. . Mrs J- M. Baker is gome out to i\ew Zeajand by the Tahiti, to seo her mother, Mrs Povnter, who lives at Mtham. Mrs Baker has been working for some time at the Ministry of Munitions. Her husband, Bt. Lieut.Cblonel J. M. Baker, D.5.0.. South African Defence Force, >s a General Staff Officer, Ist Grade, on demobilisation work hero in connexion with tho South African contingent. He has been GJS.O. 2 at the War Officc. The death occurred reoentl.v, at her residence, 33 Mount View road, Crouch Hill of Emily Jano Majrcu6. wife of Mr E. R. Marcus. She passed away after three days' illness, in the 84th year of her age. December 10.

The death occurred at Ringwood, Hampshire, on November 16th, of Miss "VVilhelmina Beatrice Shearer, late or Dunedin. Miss Shearer came to England with her sister some time before the war, and went to Leipsig to study music. There she did very well, and Mr Mark Hambourg regarded her future as a pianist as one of great promise. She returned,to England just when war broke out Overwork and the trying climate of England produced tuberculosis, which was the cause of Mies Shearer's death. ... , In the Bock-sorting and darning department at the No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital at Walton-on-Thames are three ladies who have been voluntary workers for a cpnsiderable tune. Of these, Mrs Sylvester, has for over three years, and Mrß_Tobin, Mrs Luxford, and Mrs Spencer-Darnells for shorter periods. Local help has also been available from time to time. The workers have refooted over 350 _ pairs of socks in their, ovrn homes between Mav and December of this year, ana one family in Walton-on-Thames, since May, 1917, have darned over 3000 pairs New Zealand friends of Mr J. Holmes Dean, late of Napier, will learn with regret of the death of his daughter. Sister Constance . Dean, from double penumonia following influenza. Miss Dean died on the 4th of . December, after a bnef For the past two years she had been "on the nursing st-aif at the Duchess or Bedford's Hospital, Woburn. Abbey. With her father she arrived m England in. 1913. Mr Dean was formerly Government' insurance manager in papier, and throughout the war he has been visiting wounded and sick .New Zealajiders in hospital all over tne kingdom on behalf of the High Com-Staff-Nurse A. E. Ray,.22-439, has attested in England with the IS.*. A.N .S. The following ; Staff-Nurses of the N.Z. A.N.S. are promoted - Sisters: —I. Abbott, M. E. Affleck. M. Alleyne, M. W. Anderson, J. P. Arnold, A. Ayson, E T. Barclay, V. G. Barker, E. Barnes, K. Booth, M. Boyd, R. Brayshaw, J. Broun, E. K. Burgess, R. E. BursiU, C. Campbell, J. L. Campbell, M: Cambell, H. Carruthers, K. M; Carter,. C. Chamberlain, E. I. Child, F. Cook, L. I. Cumberworth, M. G. Davies.T. M. McEmden, A. P. Don, E. M. Donald, C. I. Drummond, M. R. Drummond, M. A. Eaddy, R. -Easton, R. G. Edceriey, J. N.-.Erwin, A. _ A.. Evans, 1. B. T. Fabian, A. F. Fmlayson, J. L. Flower, I. E. Floyd, H. Flynn S. M. B. Foeglin, B. L. Forrester, E. M. Gebbie, A. M. Glynes_ E. Mcß. Goldsmith, I. Gordon-Boyd F. L. Greensill, A. A. Hamann, L. Harper, A. Hoimwood, I. J.' Hood, E. E. -Hooper, D. C.; Horton, M. F. S. Hovey, > B. M. :■ J. Hunt,. A. M.. Jacobson, J. James, U E. Jennings, R. Jenssen. L. Jessep, M. A. Jessep, A. V. Keith, R. I. Kelly/A. M. Kenny, B. R. Keyte, A. E. Kirkpatnck, M. E. J. Kittelty, E; P. Knight,- L. Lea, G. Liepsct, R. T. Levien, E. M. A. J. Llovd. J. C. Lodge, 'M. F. Looney, A.R.R.C., S. J. McGann, A.R.R.C., E. McKenzie, M. K. McKenzie, L. C. McLeod, ■ F. M. McMahon, J. McPberson, R. C. Makeig, 0 Malcolm M. E. Mandeno, F. Martin, E. M. : Martyn, C. H. Matthews, J. M. Mercer, A. J. Metge, L., A. Millar, M. J. Miller; E. F. Mitchell, M. Montgomery, A. Moody, D. Moore, I. Munro. I. McF. Murie, F. W. Murray, E. Myles, J. Naismith, L. T. Newell, H.;M. Newton, S. Nicholas, J.,Nicholson, E. M. O'Callaghan, E. M. o'Loughlin,-R. Palmer, M. M t Park, A. M.-Paterson. E. H. Persen,~G. M. Petre, A. L. Philpotte, E. A. Porteous, J. B. Porteous, L.'E. Reay, M.<. Reidv, K. R. Rhind, L. Rood, E. Schaw, H. Scott, I. Y. Scott, J. Seager, M.. S. Silvester. I. M. Smale, A. „B. Smith, F Smith, R. Smith, E. F. Stanton, W. M. Stronarh, F. .K. Sugden, H. Sutherland, B. E. Taylor, M. A. Trask, "\". M. Trott, L. Trumble, A.R.R.C., R. Utting, C. Walker, J. Walker, G. E. Ward, P. M. Warner, M. Wntt, K. Welch. A. M. West,. E. M. White, A. J. Whitta, E. Williams, E. A. Wilson. C. E. Wise, K. A. Woodwnrd, J3. J. Young, L. H. Donald, S. E. Morley, F. Nurse, Masseurs' B. Gubbins and C. M. L. Smith. .