WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16850, 2 June 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

I Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and the Countess of Liverpool I have invited all the aides-de-camp who have been on their staff sine© tlioy came to New Zealand to a dinner party at Government House, Wellington, this evening, most of the guests staying with their Excellencies. Amongst thoso from Christchurch -will be Captain and Mrs Tabu Rhodes, the Hpn. Eileen Plunket, Major and Mrs Charles Bhawo, Mr and Mrs George Reid, Mr Eeath- | cote Helmore and Miss Helmore, Mr | Eric MiHton, and Mr Roger Johnson. ' The Royal Society for the Health, of "Women and Children, better known as the Plunlcet Society, have issued invitations for an "At "Home," in conjunction with the annual meeting, to bo held in the Masonic Hall on "Wednesday, 9th inst.. at 2.39 p.m., when Ih\ Tr'uby King, C.M.G., will give an address. Invitations hnvo been issued for the annual dance of the Red and Black Association (the Christchurch. Football Club), which will bo held in the Art Gallery on June 2-sth. Mr S. C. Orchard is lion, secretary. Mr and Mrs J. W. Harding (Waipuburau) are staying r.t Wrimer's. Mrs Teschemaker and the Misses Tescheinaker have returned from a short visit to Tiniaru. Mrs Rutherford and Miss Emily Rutherford (Menflip H ilk) are in town, after a visit to Mt. Palm. Mrs "William Watson (Hokitika) is staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Percy Thomson (Stratford) are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs E. Smyth (Little Riv;er) are in town. Mr and Mrs Henry P. Stephens (Wellington) arc visiting Christchurch. Mrs Georgo Gould was hostess at a delightful tea given at Avonbank in honour of her guests, Mrs Pat Campbell and Miss Campbell, who are in Christchurch on a visit from England. The hostess was assisted in by her daughters, Misses Hester and Barbara G ; u!d. During the asternoon ' songs were sung by Mrs Gower Burns and Miss Betty Cotterill. The guests I included Mrs Bevle and Miss Phyllis Boyle, Mrs H. 1?. Wigram, Mrs and I Tvliss Cotterill, Mrs Rolleston, Mrs and Miss Bowden, Mrs Fox, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs R. M. Macdonald, Miss Macdonald, Mrs T. Gibson, Mrs C. G. Dalgety, Mrs Palmer. Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs Helmore, Mrs Godby. Sirs Lane, Miss Kitty Lane, Mrs Roger Gould, Mrs I>enniston, Mrs Bowen and others. Mr and M'*s T. G. Russell have been staying at the Hydro in Timaru. Mrs John Staples, who died at Aka"na yesterday at the age of sixty-seven rears, -was one of the oldest residents •f the borough. She was a lady of i very kindly disposition, who was held u great respect among the townspeople rencrally. Born in Cnmity Fervnanngh, Ireland, she came to Akaroa when quite i girl, and was married in Christ.•liurch forty-four years ago to Mr John Staples, who for over twenty years was •enneeted with Garwood's store. Mrs Staples is survived by her husband, "our sons (Mr Fred Staples, Hoanga, , '"North Auckland, Mr James Staples, ! "Christchurch, Mr Frank Staples, Mas-1 *erton, and Mr Arthur Staples, Gore), | nul two * daughters (Mrs C. Jordan, J Now Plymouth, and Miss Florence Staples, Akaroa). The following is the inscription in connexion with the postcard campaign which is being initiated by the Wellington branch of the "Women's National Council regarding the high cost of living: "I protest against the high prices of food produced in New Zealand, and against the high prices of New- Zealand woollen goods. I consider that the Government is able to bring abcut a, refaction in the price of these necessities. I therefore urge you to do everything 'n your power to enforce Government uc' ion. Tne women in your constituency ,vill judge you at the next election by your attitude in this matter." Members of the council are to make a house-to-house canvass in order to get as many women as possible to send these postcards. The Misses Lena and Doris Cornelius and Miss Barley Petrie are on a visit to Wellington. A number of friends met at the resi-* dence of Mrs Campbell, Clissold street, yesterday afternoon, to present her with a substantial cheque as a token of the esteem in which she and her late husband, the Rev. Yv r . R. Campbell, wero held by all the residents of the Amuri district. In presenting the cheque, Mrs A. W. Rutherford apologised for the absence of in'any of the subscribers, who, owing to the inclemency of the weather, were prevented from attending. On the occasion of her marriage, Miss May Piper was presented with a canteen

of cutlery and an afternoon tea service bv Sead-Gowing and Craven, Ltd., and by special request with a cheque from the Excess Insurance Company of London, as a mark of .appreciation of her several years' service with that company. Miss Louise who is at present on a visit to is staying at the Clarendon Hotel. That returned spldiers are jzrafeful to those who sent parcels to them at the front was shown by tn6 fact that | several larce pieces of bacon were ! sent to a lady in Devonport by w r&j turned mail who had taken up a I pie"c of land in the bnck-blocks of tne King Country. The donor asked that | they' might be distributed among a ' few of these ladies who, ho mentioned, i had taken an active part in patriotic I work. In a footnote he added it was the first bacon he had ever cured, and i its quality had exceeded his exncctaj tions, so "he hoped it might prove a I useful gift, in these 'days of high I prices, to a few of those who helned ! the "dir?ers" ir, their dark days when they needed help.'—Auckland "Star." fTHPT - ?; FK C F,>TTIAT,S TOTt POSTAL "FUNCTIONS AND EVKfTIXG DRESS been Specially Imported by MRS ROLLESTON, Dominion Buildings, viz.:— Exclusive Hair Ornament, "English Court" Creme of Lillie*. 4s 6d, for beautifying tlio complexion, neck, and and ' (i safe- and reliable preparation for removing hair from arms, to«retli9r j with an emollient to be applied immediately after use, 10s Cd • complete. Postago 01 extra. 1 F V R 8.. Gond Advice from COIAVIJMj the furrier. Fur 3 iv« too valuable to hare tliem destroyed fc-y nmaltiuc, Bring them', etraiglit to rue, wheri I will let you know 'vliclhei thev nro worth i-e-jnodelling into out LONDON I.nt-sst De^?ns. COLWILL tlio FURRIF.U, €2727-721 203 Bish street. ELECTEOIT9TS L'or the Removal of Superfluous tiaiK, Mc'.m, B:ithn-.iirks, pr any Facial Blemishes. Twenty yeais U:c largest practice in (.ha ISaniiniau. Ail w&vit guaranteed perfect. Ir you hava stiv lijcuiis}:, (f your nair oi complexion i» i.ol feet u frea conaulialiau. MR H.'W. HAMMOND. SPECIALIST, 115112 ST3 Csshei street. City, Chiistchiucli | . SOUND ADVICE, I ysti want the highest grado of Boot and 6ho<j 3?oiiali that the skill of the manufacturer cmi viodv.ee, aek for Peach picom. Tlu're. c.i'2 c;i;ei' polishes— cf (hem—but you wca't Viuy them after ones trying Peach /Gloom. It la&ti longer, is more eooa«xniciil ( and preserves {he quality of ther loathoc. None List ingredients of the- highest grade employed in the manufacture of Peach iUnom. Ask your trrocer or shoe atoro for n tin. N8712-3E3J ~ WEDDINGS. ' GRAHAM—WOODWARD. At St. Luke's Church yesterday afterneon, the marriage took place of Mr J. R, Graham, of Mangaweka, to Miss May "Woodward, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. Woodward, of St. Albans. The Rev. F. N. Taylor officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was exquisitely gowned : iti ivory crepe do chine, with ninon j drapings, and heavy silver trimmings, "nd wore a beautifully-worked veil falling from a mob cap with silver leaves and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white flowers relieved with yellow. Miss May Graham, sister of the ( bridegroom, acted as principal brides-1 maid, and was frocked in ecru crepe ' de chine, and georgette, and a stftari hat of black panne, velvet and sold lace, while she carried a bouquet of autumn leaves and flowers. Two dainty little girls, Misses Dorothy and Trixio Dins-1 dale, were also in attendance, wearing pretty frocks of lemon crepe de chine and mob caps of gold lace, and carryins; posies of autumn flowers. Mr Claude Mat-bias "was best man. After tho ceremony, a reception was he'd at the Cadena. Cashel street, Mrs Woodward receiving her guests in a smart bhick and white check costume and black pa«no velvet hat. Subsequently Mr and Mrs Graham left for the North Island/ where their future home will bo, the bride travelling in a well-cub dark green costume and green velvet turban toque, relieved with gold braid. WATKTNS—CRAWFORD. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Ferry road, recently, the contracting parties being Mr Robert Watkins, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Watkins, Wellington, and Miss Gladys H. M. Crawford, eldest, daughter -of Mr and Mrs W. Crawford, Opawa. The Rev. W. Tanner officiated, and Mr D. MoHarg presided at tho organ. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently . gave her away. She looked charming in a dress of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, with pearl trimmings, and wore the customary veil and orange blossoms, the veil being arranged in the mob-cap style. Miss Ethel Watkins, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss May Crawford acted as bridesmaids, i.nd little Jean Goudie, cousin of tiie bride, was flower-girl. Miss W r atkins wore a dress of lavender erepe do chine and georgette and a black picture hat. Miss Crawford wore pale apricot crepe de chine and a black piciure hat, and little Jean Goudie looked very sweet in a white silk frock and black hat. Each carried a shower oou- " quet to match her dress. Mr J. Watkins, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and Mr C. Debenham *s groomsman. After the ceremony a re- ' cent-ion was held at the residence of the ; bride's- parents. The wedding breakJ fast was served in a marquee erected ; on tho lawn, and was presided over l;y . | the Rev. W. Tanner. After the cuy- | ternary toasts had been honoured, tho | happy couple left for the South, the i bride travelling in a fawn costume with j powdcr-blue facings, and velour hat to match. Ladies who attended the Prinre of Wales's ball, desiring to have their photographs taken in their beautiful dresses, will be delighted with tho "Sepia Luxe" photographs, printed on beautiful hand-made paper in permanent sepia, showing all the detail in the dresses, and everyone a perfect likeness. See the specimens at Millard's Crown Studios, 209 High street, just below Clock Tower. G