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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16962, 11 October 1920, Page 2

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The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the ""Women's «Corner" items of social or persona] news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Guy "Wiliiams has returned to Mxisterton. 31iss Easterfield (V» : ellington) is staying, at the United Service. , Mrs John Cook has returned to Dnnedin after a fortnight spent in Ohrist-. dhurch. Miss Enid Bell has returned to "Wei* lington after a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs E. Bentley 3>avison (Auckland) are staying at "Warner's. Mr and Mrs R. Brown vOamaru) arc staying at t.he Clarendon. The St. Saviour's Girls' Club (Sydenham) gave a very successful dance recently. The chaperons were Mesdames W. P. Hughes and W. A. Griffiths. The hall was artistically decorated. Flags, vari-coloured streamers, and baskets oi : greenery and spring flowers hung from the ceiling. T/ho music was supplied by Misses Dorothy Moore, Munday, and T>. Flanagan, and Messrs Chamberlain. and Townsend. Mv George Woods was M.C. Mr and Mrs Gavin Pow, "Ferniehcrst,', Parnassus, are spendin'g a short holiday-at Riccarton. A very enjoyable social and dance j was held in the school at Shirley f-n Friday night, being the last of a series held during the season in aid of the school fund. During the evening Mr J. G. Greenwood was presented with a gold-mounted fountain pon, in recognition of his services as honorary pianist to the school committee. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Mrs,: Stallard, Misses Hanham, Hutehings. Mavis llitdhie, Edna Miles, Valerie Tolput, Bettlo, and Mr Greenwood, and were much appreciated by the audience. Jliss Nettie Purdie, of Kaiapoi, who is competing in the Wellington musical competitions, has been successful in winning the chief pianoforte solo; A gold medal is presented annually by Mr I/. J. Brabin, of Wellington, for the best work in all the classes in the'.students' competition held in connexion with the annual exhibition of the New Zealand Academy, of Fine Arts, i This year this medal has been awarded to Miss Evelyn Poison, of the Christchurch School of Art. ■ The judges regard her drawing of "An ; Old Man's Head" as one of the finest examples of students' work yet shown i& Wellington. airs T. M. Haslett, who died in '' Christchiirch on Friday night, was the wifo of Mr T. M. Haslett, National Religious Work Director of the Y.M.C.A. She was well known to a large number of University students throughout Ne.w Zealand as Miss Jessie Abernethey, M.A., late travelling secretary of the Christian Union,- prior to which she was one of tho teacners at the Wanganui Girls' High School. Mr and Mrs Haslett had been married only a few months. On Saturday and yesterday the flag at the Y.M.C.A. building -was flying at half-mast out of respect to Mrs Haslett's memory. - , Tho death occurred at Greymouth on Friday of Mrs Gribben, relict of the late Mr Hugh Gribben, for many years Superintendent of the Sea View Mental Hospital at Hokitika. She leaves a son. Dr. St. Leger Gribben (Superintendent of the iSuhnyside Mental Hospital) and three daughters, two of whom are Mrs P. J. Dunne (of Wellington), and Mrs J. D. Lynch (of Greymouth). • Mrs R. King and Sirs S. Cooper, of Christchurch, are spending a .holiday with, Mrs T. Mclntyre, of Lough street, Timaru. Miss Pearl Dahl ; daughter of Mr C. Dahl, Palmerston North, is leaving by

I tiie Marnnia for San Francisco. Mi«s 'Dahl has completed her training in St. Helen's Hospital, Dunedin, and at the "Wellington Hospital, and is now entering the San Francisco General Hospital for post-graduate training for surgical theatre experience. Out of five applications from different parts of the Dominion, Miss Sylvia Brown, of Waiapu Hospital, Tokofnaru Bay, has been appointed to the position of "matron of the Nelson hospital, rendered vacant by the resignation of Miss Hurst. Miss Brown has had twelve years' experience, and 'among the npj pointments held were charge- sister at J "Waiptikui-au Hospital (8.8.\ ;inil ,sjs- | ter-in-charge women's and children's ! ward, Timaru Hospital. In 191.j Miss S Brown joined up and served as ;i meni- ! ber of the Q.A.1.M.X.5., as sister and i matron in England and in Fiance. On i demobilisation Miss Brown qualified in massage and orthopaedic work, and sinco I returning to New Zealand last April lias been in charge of the mniyinitv branch of the Waiapu Hospital. There was quite a large gathering of ladies at the opening of the season of the Suniner Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon, when the president and Mrs E. A. Johnson entertained the members and friends. Afternoon tea was served in the club's spacious pavilion, the tables being decornted vit'i brown and gold flowers, the club's colour--. Mrs E. A.-. Johnson received the guests, amongst those, present being:—Mrs Archibold. Mr and Mr-, H. J. Marrinor, Mr and Mrs J. M'Combs. Mrs G. W. C. Smithson, Mrs J. M. B. Crawford, Mrs 'D. Bates, Mrs and Miss Bnin, Mrs W. J. Hampton. Mrs W. Bailey, Mr and MYs S. K. Bassett. Mrs S. Enst. Mr nnd Mrs Graham, Mrs F. S. Maddison, Mrs A. Johnson, Mrs F. Cooppr. Mrs 'H \ B<-uoo Mrs A. S. Brii"e. Mrs W. ' M.' ; t"huM. Mrs H. At". Hos'op. Mrs I. Wil'-on. Mrs F. i>. "Vfirrie, Mrs TWn«n , .'orM>. rru] Mrs W Jolmsiui, Mn STny*-h», ™ic S M;.M«rvnv". Mrs Mrs Wither. Mrs "\Tc-\ra. Mrs K. C- Wri~_H. Mrs PowoU. \Trs T,n«oh, yfr* T. T, . ftonlton, "Mr? F. <~!. Mai pas, Mrs Glacken, nnd Mrs. Corson.

The bump of creative force, which is situated somewhere at the back of tho bond, is being energetically worked in these gasless days (says > the Auckland! ! "Star"). Typical examples of its pro- , ducts are two novel uses to which electric irons are adapted to the rcquirc- [ ments of tho kitchen. In one house the iron is balanced, face up, and with the current switched on it proves an effective hot-plate, upon whidh. a kettle of water can be boiled. Another housewife submerges a portion of the iron in cold water to raise the temperature 1 to the required height for the washing of dishes. . MRS ROLLESTON'S TOILET lIOOMS. Look to your appearance. Youth is a great assot. An hour a week spent in the luxury'and comfort of these rooms will well reward you. Hair treatment, shampooing, face massage, electric and violet ray treatment, electric baths, ! body massage, electrolysis, etc. Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. 'Phone 373. o REMODELLED FUBS. Furs are very valuable, and when remodelled require to be treated bv experts. You will be absolutely safe in ! entrusting the remodelling of your Furs to T. Best and C 0.,. Ltd., manufacturing furriers, for the principal of the firm, IVfr T. Best, himself,. looks after this department. Showroom, 140 Lichfield street, a few doors east of the Clock Tower. - 82948 WEDDINGS. CLARKE— EBBETT. The wedding was solemnised - at St. J'ohn'is Church, Wellington, of Miss Gladys Ebbett, third daughter of Mrs Ebbet't, Kelburn, and Mr A.'Llewellyn Clarke, son of the late Mr and Mrs R. J. Clarke, Christchurch. The Rev. Mi" Burridge was tho officiating minister. The bride, who.was given away by her brother, Mr L. Ebbett, was in white crepe de chine and georgette, with silver trimmings. Her toilet was completed by a veil and orange blossoms, and she carried, a beautiful sheaf of arum lilies. There were two bridesmaids, ' Miss Dorothy Ebbett ; in lemon silk net over lemon satin, with black georgette hat and lemon streamers, and Miss Gwen Duncan, of Napier, who wore saxe blue silk" net over .blue satin," with black georgette hat and blue streamers. Each carried posies of lemon and blue flowers with long streamers. Mr W. Sealv, of I Christchurch, was best man, and Mr N. O. Ebbett was groomsman. A DOUBLE WEDDING. A very interesting' function took place at St. Ita's Church, Rakaia, on Wednesday, October 6th, the occasion being a double wedding. Miss Catherine Brosnan, third daughter of Mr Timothy Brosnan, late of "Fairview, , Timaru, was married to Mr Daniel Brosnan, second son of Mr Timothy Brosnan, of "Rosebrook," Timaru. Though of the same name, the two families represented were not related in any way. Miss Nora Brosnan, fourth daughter ot Mr Timothy Brqsnan, and sister of Miss Catherine Brosnan, was married "to Mr Matthew Coffey, of Mayfield, third son of tho late Mr Denis Coffey, of Temuka. The officiating priest was the Rev. Father Price. Misses Agnes and Margaret Brosnan, sisters of the brides, made charming bridesmaids, and Mr John Brosnan and Mr William Coffey attended their respective brothers as groomsmen. The two brides, who were given away by their father, looked very sweet in their navy blue costumes, hats to match. The bridesmaids also wore navy blue. After the ceremony a breakfast was given at, the home" of Mrs J. Lawler, sister of the brides. The happy couples, amidst the rejoicing of their friends, left by tfhe express for a torn , in the North Island.

CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL. A children's fancy dress ball was held in the Sumner Town Hall on Friday evening in. aid of the Sumner School Carnival. The function was a combined effort, and the three divisions were well represented, a large number of parents and friends attending to witness the proceedings. Tho costumes were most interesting, and a very jolry evening ■was spent. Amongst those present were:—Joan Dawc, Powder and Patches; Jean Burr, Japanese Benson, St:per£titions: Daphne Aburn, Tea Lady; Alice Petersen, Tea Lady; Max. Boborts, Baker; Audrey Dawe, Polar Bear; Gwen Dawe. Ballet Dancer; Max. Best, Sir W. Raleigh; Geo. Brown, Highland Laddie; Morrison Bowman, Jockey; Basil Bishop, Footballer: Muriel Gill, Japanese; Enid Davis, Daffodil; Chas. Kiengenstein. Rags and Tatters: Ivy Merritt; Lorr.a Klengcnstein and Pesnjy Dr.wo, Two Little Girls in Blue: Jean McDonald, Japanese; Ernio ilerritt. Cricketer; Neroli Smithson, Jap.; "Walter Cunningham, Pier-, rot; Pecfjy Barr, Japanese; B?ssis Brown, Scotch Lassie: Kathleen Gibson: Mary Brown, Red Ridin<r Hood: Marjorie B?sf, Dolly Varden; Dorothy Jorkman, Hertor McDowell. Scout: Roma BilHns: Gladys Short: Mario-ie Gibson, Spaij-.h Girl: Salvia Wainwright. »whaven F:=h-wif»: "Willie Craib, Chas. Chaplin; Archie Craib, Sun-

dotmer; Austin McGibbon, Peg*: Ngaire Wateon, Woodland Fairy; "Willie B*rr. Indian; lan Jamieson, Indian; Jim Merritt, Territorial; Eunice Whitfield, Japanese; Xoel Stewart, Folly; Rita, AndTewn, Daiey Chain; Xeil Bates! Cowboy; Isabel Bates, Japanese: Pepgy Eichstadt, Keep Off the Grass; Don Wilson. Dutch Boy; Douglas McKeclinie, Dutch Boy; Murray Saunders, Gentleman ;e Peggy Dean, Pmk Lady: Kathiein Thcmass Bitof Pantomime; Edna H«lop, Swies Peasant; Xell Mafrie, Japanese: Eileen Thomas, Colleen; Noel Box, Willow Psttcrn: Lesley Heyes, Susan Blue: Sot« Jones, Dolly Vardon;" Joyce McGibbon, Rose; Xeroli Smithson, Japanese; Freda All«n, Labels: Xancy Jarman, Chine-so; Joan Dean, Chrysanthemum; Marjorie Sharpej French Kational costume; Dot. Matthews, Dutch Girl; Wiggins, Dutch Girl; Ken Allen, Cricketer; Pat. Cheshire, Indian: li. Rnswell: Soma Campbell. Girsy: Muriel Gill, and Gladye Bates. The most o'i'innl and inex-pensivc-dreesrs wcro Labels (Fred* A - Ion) nnd the Sundowner (Archi- Oraib). both of which l-eceired prize', the judTinsr Vins: done by Mutinies H. Ell and T. H. Wilkinson, and M. A. Bnin. A fo'.o dav.ro wns contributed Hy Kathleen Thomas, ivnd "Uisic «-!>s kindlv "supplied by Mis? Sclhr. Mrs WijkincoTi, Mrs Grny, Miss M. Barber, niul MiTs r.nd Mr Allen.