WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16654, 15 October 1919, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mu6t t bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. TO CORRESPONDENTS. A.G. —You have neglected to furnish signatures of both parties. Mrs A. T. Beatty (Hawkins) and her guest. Miss Sparks (Halswell), are visiting Akarna. Mrs Sims (Auckland), who has been spending a few weeks in Christchurch, was a oassenger by last night s boat to Wellington. Mrs F. Dyer and her daughter Lulu, who came down from Wellington a week* ago 'to be present at the wedding of Miss Othlie Bean to Captain MacArthur, returned home by last night's steamer. Mrs and Miss Watson (Invercargill) left for .Akaroa a brief visit to this city. Mrs and Miss Herman (Auckland), who have been several weeks in Christchurch, left by last night's boat for the North. Mr and Mrs William Menzies arrived last evening, having motored in from Littlo Akaloa. N They are at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Hugh Ensor (Rakahura) came to town yesterday, and are staying at the-United Service. Mr and Mrs Harrison Jones (Dunedin) arrived yesterday, and are at Warner's. Mrs Hartley Smith has returned from Timaru, where she was the guest of Mrs E. A. Le Cren. A party which includes Mr and Mrs Hope Gibbons and Mrs Brodie, of Wellington, arrived by yesterday's steamer, and are staying at the United Service. Mrs Percy Johnson and Miss Johnson \Mt. Torlesse)) are among recent arrivals at Warner's. Dr. and Mrs Champtaloup (Dunedin) wero passengers from Wellington by yesterday's steamer. Mrs and Miss Le Cren are at Warner's. The many friends of Mrs John Aiken, of Rock Villa, Sumner, will regret to learn that she is seriously ill in a private hospital in Christchurch. Mr Leslie Wobber (Auckland), who returned by the Corinthic, arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and is staying with Mrs Wyon Stevens, Shirley. A garden party for members of the Diocesan Synod and their wives will be held at Bishopscourt to-morrow afternoon. It will be under the auspices of the Diocesan Sunday School Tcachers' Association. TOUR COMPLEXION. The coming of warm weather is often trying to delicate skins. At this time the complexion requires particular attention. a course in face massage soon softens and invigorates the ekin, prevents the. formation of wrinkles, and also/removea all impurities from the skin.. Before going out doors in warm weather' it is advisable to use Mrs Rolles ton's Special Face Cream. This guaranteed preparation is an admirable protection for the complexion; moreover, its regular use whitens and eoitens the skin tp a wonderful degree, and is. a real akin food. It 'costs Ss 6d and Ss 6d per pot. Call or write to-day. Mre Rolleaton, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square, Christchurch. . R&>o2 FUR COATS. TO STATION, OWNERS A2TD . RABBITERS. Forward your Skins direct to me. I will Tari,'Dress, and make up Coats or Furs to measure.- No extra charge. Fit guaranteed. • COLWILL'S ,FUK STORE* 205 High street., 455 THE LATE MRS BOWN. The friends of Mr H. A.. Bown, of this city, will regret to learn that he received ruble advice yesterday mdrning of the death of his mother, which teok place at Mount St. Evin's private hospital; Easton Hill, ; Melbourne. Mrs Bown, sen., paid a visit to New Zealand in the autumn of 1918, in , her 81st year, and those who had the privilege to meet her will be interested to know that sho retained all her faculties to the end. About three months ago she developod a- serious throat trouble, which necessitated an unusual and delicate operation, to which she finally succumbed. Mrs Bown was a devoted adherent of the Roman Catholic Church, and leaves a. large circle of friends to mourn her loss. WEDDINGS. EVISON^FOSTER. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Lyttefton Methodist Church yesterday, when Miss Beatrice Maud Foster, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. T. Foster, Reserve terrace, was married to Mr S. It. Evison, of Christchurch. The church was prettily decorated, and the service was fully choral. The Rev. F. L. Frost performed the ceremony, and Mrs Vere Livingstone officiated at the organ. Tho brido was given away by her father, and looked charming in white crepe de chine, georgette overdress, hand embroidered, with veil and wreath, and carried a bouquet of natiye clematis. The bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Nancy Foster, who was dressed in mauve crepe de chine, with black hat, relieved with mauve and gold beads, and carried a bouquet of cinerarias. A tiny sister of the bride, Miss Freda Foster, dressed in pink crepe de , ! chine, with black hat and toque to match, made a dainty littlo flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. H. Wrai<jht as best man. The wedding breakfast was held in the Excelsior Hall, where Mrs W. T. Foster, mother of the bride, receivod the guests, wearing a navy blue_ and saxe and bluo hat. Tho guests numbered about one hundred and twenty, and the usual toasts and responses wore made. The bride's going-away dress was a stylish navy costume, with a brown and lemoncoloured hat. The-happy couple left in the evening for their honeymoon in the south. : WELCOME HOME SOCIAL. The Addmgton Tennis Club gave a very successful welcome home to the : returned soldier-members of the club last week. The function took place in the Town Hall, Riccartoii, which was ! tastefully decorated N for the occasion, j ' The president (Mr C. P. Agar), on be.- ! half of the club, extended a hearty wel-, ! come to all the returned members. I Major W. E. Earnshaw returned thanks on behalf of tho soldiers, and gave an ' interesting account of playing- tennis 1 under difficulties behind the lines in < France. Mr Williams's Band supplied the music, and dancing was indulged in,

till a late hour. Extras were played by Mrs Newton, Misses Hov, and Alexander, and Mr Beeby contributed items. Those present included: Mesdames A. Murray, A. S. Newton, Iredale. C. Barber. Robbins, Misses Morten. N. and E. Cooper, G. Hoy, M. 31cCallum, A. Seav, M. Reynolds, I. M. Merry, J. Ellis, K. Venables, A. Turner, A. Alexander, I. aiid M. Just, M. Petrie, G. Richards, M. and . W. Robertson, M. Whellan, R. Price, Messrs W. E. Earnshaw, Dr. H. K. Allison, C. Barker, A. Piercer, C. P. Agar, J. Munnings. A. E. St°ere, A. Coaper, .Thompson (2), W. Bell. Merritt, McCullough, A. McLeod, Lock (2), I. Robertson, AY. Becbe. C. Matthewson, Maho« x and many others. ■WELCOME TO MISS EDITH LAW. A bright and cheery entertainment was the welcome accorded Miss EditU Law, .their new general secretary, by the senior girls, of the Y.W.C.A. last evening.- Tho cafeteria of the institution, where the function wa6 held, as well as the entrance hall, were gaily decked with masses of yellow broom and other seasonable flowers. The programme embraced pianoforte and vopal solos-and competitions, interlarded with little welcoming speeches, to which Miss Law made responses. A dainty supper, over which there much pleasant social intercourse, wouih*. up the proceedings. Miss Law, who ha'g already established herself a warm favourite with the Council and members of the Association, was charmingly attired in a semi-evening toilette of wine-coloured souplb satin, with vest of soft white georgette. » BARNARDO HOMES' JUBILEE. On Saturday afternoon a most successful afternoon garden party, in aiu of Jubilee fund of the Barnardo Homes, was held at "Spring Grove," the residence of Mrs Aubrey Nicholls, the president of the Belfast Young Helpers' League. The function was organised by the ladies of the district, who were ablv assisted by the League members. Although rain interfered with the success of the gathering, the sum of £34 7s 4d was raisofl. The stalj holders were as follows:—Variety stall, Mesdames A. Nicholls and J. Arps, assisted by Misses L. Thiele, C. Kenijard. J. Home, and J. Alexander; jumble_ stall, Mrs J. Johns, with Misses E. Smith, \ T . Woodham, M. Halligan, an<j/ R. Thurlow; bran tub, Miss D. Harris; afternoon tea, Mesdames Harris. Neville, Thiele, and Curnow, with Misses N. Anderson. D\ Neville. M. Green, J. Arps, K. Ti'sch, and R. Wotton; sweets, Miss J. "Webb, with Misses D. Sehlitzkus, F. BartJett, E. Roberts, and M. Spencer; competitions, Master J. Candv, assisted by H. Peers and A. Manning, who disposed of two fiiio dogs presented by J. Candy and H. Peers. Miss Ella Nicholls also assisted with the guessing competitions. During the afternoon the president, Mrs Nicholls, presented four silver medals, won by Nellie Anderson, Pescry Neville, Doreen Harris, and Ron Poison. The Rev. Curnow referred in eulogistic terms to the healthy condition of .the League. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED AT SUMNER. Another of the series of afternoons arranged for soldier patients of the Orthopaedic Hospital by the ladies of Sumner, was held in the grounds of Mrs Thornley, Nayland street. Sumner, .yesterday afternoon. The arrangements at the city end were carried out by Mrs G. S. Lavie, and about forty returned soldiers availed themselves of the outing. The Rev. E. C. W. Powell had charge of the Sumner organisation, and he was assisted in carrying out the arrangements by Mrs Knight, • Mrs G. F. Allen, and Misses Deacon, and Hirst. The weather was ideal and the pretty grounds were much admired by all present. Afternoon tea was handed round, while fruit, sweets, and cigarettes were also proA programme of- music and other items wris! given by ; Mrs ■D. | Bates, Mrs;. Isaac Wilson, Misses May Barber, M. Allen, Dorothy Alexander, Eileen and Kathleen Thomas. The piano for the occasion was kindly lent by Mrs Watson. Several competitions were held, the hat-trimming competition being won by Gunner Wallace, the prize being a pipe; the second prize being awarded to Rifleman Keating. A cake guessing competition was won by Private W. Stewart, while Private Robertson won the stampguessing competition. The soldiers were delighted with the. afternoon's function, cheers being given for the ladies. Amongst those who assisted to make the afternoon so enjoyable were Mrs Inwood, Miss Latter, Miss Middleton, Mrs Leiihead, Mrs T. Charters, Mrs Coe, Mrs E. Brown, Mesdames Dunklev, G. Alexander, Watson, Miss Neil, Miss Liddiard, Miss Willett, Mrs and Miss Illingworth. Mrs S. East. Miss Benson, Miss G. Brown, Mrs T. B. Boulton, Mrs R. Ogier, Mrs J. H. Thomas, Mrs C. Crosbie, Mrs J. D. Lawrence, Mrs Burns, Mrs Emerson, Mrs C. Dawe, Mrs Fluerty, Mrs Cooke, Mrs Gough, Miss Wiggins, Miss Adams, Mrs Pattersen, Mrs Farland, Mrs Fowler, Mrs J. M. B. Crawford, and Mrs E. C. W. Powell. BOWLING SOCIAL AT SUMNER. A ■ very successful and .enjoyable evening was held at Sumner last night, when a social was* held in aid of the funds of the Sumner Bowling Club. There was a very large attendance, the evening being given and arranged by the ladies of Sumner. The hall was tastefully decorated, while the tables in the supper-room were decorated with the club's colours (brown ,md yellow). The first part of the evening was devoted to progressive euchre, the prizes being won by< Mrs Beattie, Mrs Mrs Aitken,- and ,Mr Thomas. Dancing was then kept up until a late hour, the music being provided by Miss Sel by, Sirs H. W, Heslop, Miss Allen. Mr G. F. Allen. Mr G. W. C. Smithson, and Miss McDowell.

Amongst those preSent were:—Mr and Mrs Slenlove. Dr. and Mrs Gosset, Mr and Strs-W. J. Hampton, Mrs and Miss Middleton, Mr and Sirs T. B. Boulton, Miss Williams, Mr and Mrs A. Bishop, Colonel and Sirs Beattie, Miss Selby; Sir and Sirs H. Barlow, Mrs Fountain-Barber, Miss Adams, Mr and F. S. Sladdison, Mr and Mrs T. H. Thomas, Sir and Sirs T. F. "hambers. Sirs J. W. Lill, Mrs Sluljock. Sir and Sirs D. Bates, Sirs H. W. Heslop, Sirs H. J. Slarriner, Mrs ! Wolff, Sir and Mrs F. Cooper, Mrs j ind Miss Thornley, Sir and Mrs F. W. j Partridge. Sirs and Sliss Illingwortli, Sir and Sirs C. H. Hamilton,. Mr and lira E. A. Johnson, Sir and Sirs J. S. | Seville. Nurse Overton, Mr and Sirs tl. C: Jamieson, Miss Wiggins, Mr and ilrs G. F. Allen. Sliss SI. Wiggins, Vlr and Sirs G. W. C. Smithson. Mrs ted Sliss Booth. Mr and Mrs F. S. tlarrie, Sirs and Sliss Lawrence, Sirs \shman, Sliss U. Williams, Dr. and llrs Slator, Sir and Sirs W. S. : Hitchell. Sir and Sirs G. Alexander, • Hiss Steele, Sliss Allen, Mr and Mrs 1 selwyn East, Sirs J. SI. B. Crawford, j During the evening Sir G. W. C. smithson apologised for the absence of he president. Sir H. W. Heslop, who lad been called to Wellington. The :ertificates .won during last season cere also presented, the list being as ollows: —Championship singles, H. H. Jarlow; championship doubles, H. H. )arlow and F. Barlow (skip): chamlionship .rinks, W. S. Siitchell, F./W. Cartridge, H. Barlow, and F. Barlow skip).