WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17016, 13 December 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in tho "Women's Corner" items of socij l } - or personal 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. Mr and Mrs Paul Studholme. and th« Misses Studholme leavo to-night foi Auckland. The annual outing given to tho children. of the Christchurch Orphanages bj tho Automobile Association took plac< on Saturday. Over thrcc_ liundrec children were taken in tho eighty car provided, out to Stewart's Gully, wlieri a delightful time was spent by the litth ones. Afternoon tea, which inc-ludcc cakcs given by Mr H. l'ruce, sweets the gift of Mr R. E. McDougall, and i case of cherries sent by Mr A. E. Preece of Heathcote, was enjoyed under th trees, and each child received as a pre sent a book. Tho cars returned bring i ing the children to town by five o'clock 1 The engagement is announced of Mis 1 Florence Luke, youngest daughter c ■ Mr and Mrs S. Luke, of Wellington, t 1 Mr Douglas Smith, Petone. Mrs Agnes Blair, of Wanganu: widow of the late Mr Duncan Blair, c , Ilapanui (Kai Iwi), died os Tucsdaj 1 Lieut -Colonel D. Blair, D.5.0., is , son of the deceased, and "another soi: who died a few years ago, was Mr Jon: Blair, an All Black forward. Dr Helen Bakewell, of Whangarei has been appointed house surgeon a the Palmerston North Hospital, _ 11 place of Dr. Waddell, who has resign ed. Last week Lady Jelliooe, aecompaniet by the Hon. Lucy Jelhcoo, and Captaii Myndy, A.D.C., visited Palmerstoi North for tho purpose of trying hei now hunter, Punjab, and also looking at Sprinkle as a likely mount ior tlu Hon. Lucy Jeiricoe. Lady Jelhcot mounted first Punjab and then t,aek ; war for a trial spin. Neither horse liac been previously ridden with a sideraddle, and though at hrst showing slight resentment at_ tao ehange, tlic animals soon recognised the masterj of an excellent horsewoman. The Hon. Lucy was mounted on- Sprinkle, and Captain Mundy rode the well-known local hunter, Playboy. Before Lady Jellico'o mounted Punjab, a local enthusiast insisted in trying out tue horse in its initial experience with _ a side-saddle (says the "Manawatu Times"). Ho is now probably convinced that driving a high-powered car is child's play to controlling a bucking horse, and no previous flight of fancy has equalled his fancy flight through space. However, as Isaac Newton said, everything that goes up, comes down, and "so did he. Undeterred by this episode, her Excellency lmniediate.y mounted Punjab, but she cudn t get off until she wanted to. A p-leasant function took place at the Grey mouth Technical Scnool, on Thursday afternoon, when tho teacners from the Greymouth High School and • ume of the pupils assembled to bid farewell to Miss C. M. Graham, the cooking instructress, prior to her departure for Christchurch. Ihe - I '* l says that Mr W. Judkins, instructor olfthe woodwork class, m a short speeen outlined Miss Graham's good work duripo- the four years she had been on the West Coast.. She was now about to take up a . position in connexion with the Girls' Hostel of the Christchurch Training College, and her many West Coast friends felt they could not allow her to depart without » slight token ot their esteem and good wishes. On tneir behalf, Mr Judkins requested . Miss Graham's acceptance of a poker work leather cushion cover, set ot brushes, and a trinket box. Miss Graham briefly replied, thanking them sincerely for their good wishes arid beautiful presents. Miss Graham arrived in Christchurch on Saturday night. A well-known and very highly respected resident of Brookside, of over 50 years' standing, passed away last weeit in the perscfti of Mrs Frampton, widow of tho lato Mr George Frampton. Together with her husband Mis Frampton came cut from Walton, Somersetshire, England, in tho Captain Cook, in 1863, landing at Lyttelton. After living a short time at Sprevdon, Mr Frampton took up 50 acres of land a® Brookside, which, he increased by purchase to about 1/0 acres. The land was then undrained swamp, and by hard work Mr Frampton succeeded in draining it and making the property one of the finest farms in tho district.' Mrs Frampton took a very deep interest in church matters, and for very manv years was a membei of tho Brookside Methodist Church, aud a regular worshipper. Sho leaves two sons, both well-known farmers, Messrs Frank G. Frampton, of Brookside, and Fred Frampton, of Ashburton. The iiitepment took place privately in the Brookside Cemetery, on Thursday, the Rev. W. Laycoek, of Leeston, being the officiating minister. On Thursdoy last the Women's Progressive Club,' Governor's Bay, held its j monthly meeting, Mrs Pairman, president, in the chair. There was a moderate attendance, and one new member *was proposed. An interesting demonstration of the construction and uses of tho petrol-iron/was given, and commented on, and afterwards the president read from the "World's Work," an instructive article on "Home Science." The Christmas pantomime, "A Waif of the Ocean," to tg; given in aid of the St. Matthew's Cnurch Day School Fund, bv a company of 60 performers, is expected to draw large audiences to the Parish Hall. Colombo street North, on Thursday and Saturday evenings. A j special committee of the vestry and others have been engaged for some tinio iin preparing elaborate and appropriate 'scenerv for tho play, which is staged; in three acts. Dances of brigands, j fishermaids, court ladies, and picrrotv, are interspersed with rgtchy songs and grand orchestral selections. Tho principal parts aro as follows: — -Pearl, the ocean waif. Miss E. Jenkins; Lorenzo, the brigand, chief. Miss B. Cooper; Daddy and Danie Whelk, Mrs Frye and Miss Clark: King Atphonso, Miss 31. Edmonds; Jester, Miss X.. Bilclifi; Messenger, Miss Stella ChapflTan. The premiere danseuse "of the evening. Miss Elsie Lock, will appear in a dainty fairy ballet, "Aphrodite," where, as Queen of the Sea, she commands attendant troops of dancing Foam Sprites, Wave Elves, and Pink Pearls. The pantomime is to be staged under the direction of 3lr R. Ashley. On .Saturday evening, at St. Matthew's schoolroom, a sale of work tcok place in aid of a renovation fund in connexion with the Edgeware road ilethodist Church. The goods were all disposed of, and the net proceeds amounted to £•57. 3lrs Kennedy Black underwent an operation *on Saturday at the Rawhiti Private Hospital. It is regarded as quite successful, and her many friends will be pleased to learn that she is making progress towards recovery.

A very successful sale of work and garden party was held in tihe Merivale vicarage garden on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was very good, there being between 300 and 400 people prei sent. The vicar spoko in appreciative ! terms of the large amount of work tha* had bwn done, particularly by the I Ladies' Sewing Guild. During the afternoon the parishioners present elected Messrs A. 11. Firth an 3 Stephen Weld to the vestry. • St. Luke's Hall on "Wednesday evenin was tho scene of a very pleasant dance. The hall was beautifully decorated with blue and gold streamers, and was .filled with happy couples. The chaperons wore Mesdames Butchff, Bradiev, Crane, Gapes, Hawke, Taylor, and Worthington. Those responsible for tho success of the dance were Messrs W II Galbraith, Lane, Worthington, W! Montalk, H. G. B. Galbraith, Corlev, Kemp, and liaitt. Music was supplied by Mr H Sutherland, and extras w.ere played by Messrs it. G. I>. Galbraith and V. Whitcombe. Mr A. L. C. Corley was M.C. Amongst those present were: —Misses F. Asquith, 1). . Cornwall, E.. Anderson, E. Reed, M. Grav, M. Free, L. Cooper, G. 1 inner, I J. Davidson, I. Jerman, E. Phinkett, M. ZN'eate, T. Bradley, G. Hill, M. i Cox D Page, B. "Wilson, C. Hill, N. I Dor man. N. Rich, O. "Worthington, J. Mc-KeiiHie, Rowe, Buchanan, Eaton, Joynt, Jelfcote, Rogers, Clark (~), and MoSavanny, Revs. F. N. Taylor and P. Carrington. Captain Bradley, Messrs Harris, Rirfiards, Turner, Graveston, Davis, James,' Williamson, Brunt, Smith, Wilson, Drought, Russell, Moorhouse, and Orchard. Wintry conditions on Saturday afternoon were not favourable to a. large attendance at St. Luke's garden tete, , ibut in spite of this drawback* a very successful function must he recorded. The takings of over £40 for the vicarage renovation fund reflect great ' credit on the enthusiasm of the work--1 ers, and the generosity, or worldly wisdom, of the buyers. Good business was done in children's clothing, fancy goods, garden and other produce, and books and pictures. Tho Harmony Or--3 chestra brightened the occasion with f some admirable selections'of music, and j a number of side-shows produced a great deal of merriment. The tea-room was splendidly served and deservedly f well supported. a 1 AIDS TO BEAUTY. > Special Lotions and Scalp Foods for ' preventing hair falling and nourishing tho roots. Pure Egyptian Henna, for imparting a rich tint to the hair, 5s 6d \ and 10s Od. Dr. Waldron's Hair Wash, , an excellent shampoo, 3s per bottle. Dr. Waldron's Complexion Powder, delicately perfumed and in all shades. Dr. Waldron's Massage and Vanishing Creams, 3a <xl and ss. We can conscientiously recommend all these preparations to ladies who study their personal appearance. Mrs Rolleston, Cathedral square. Tel. FURS RE-MODELLED. Tho furriers' busy season commences shortly, therefore ladies are advised to consult T. Best and Co., Ltd., in connexion with re-modelling work now, while the fullest personal attention can be given to their requirements. This firm will be pleased to tako orders m advance for special skins. Note tho address, 140 Lichfield street. o WEDDING*. FRA'SER—HIRST. . The wedding of Mr Hugh Fraser, subeditor of tiie "Daily News,'' New Viymouth aud formeriy. of tho literary staff of "Tho Press," to Miss Beryl Hirst, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Hirst, of Invercargiii, was quietly celebrated at the Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, on Saturday afternoon. The ilev. Otho Fitzgerald officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smartly cut cream tailored costume and a Hower-trimmed Leghorn hat. Sho carried a bouquet of pink and heliotrope flowers. In attendance was Miss Freda Hirst, who was frocked in white French voile, piped with heliotrope, and a large hat adorned with helitrope flounces, her bouquet being in keeping. Both the bride and bridesmaid's bouquets were presented by Mrs Herbert Hill. Mr Bongard was best man. Tho bridegroom and the best man aro returned After the ceremony relatives of the bride and bridegroom were entertained at the residence of tho bride's aunt, Mrs A. Wells" Newton *'Avon-5-ide. Mr and Mrs Hirst and Mrs Murdoch Fraser (mother of the bridegroom) were present. Mrs Hugh Fraser travelled in a navy tailored costume and a smart blue and pretty coloured hat trimmed with French flowers. Tho bride was formerly on the nursing staff of tho New Plymouth Hospital. ORR—GRIFFIN. . The marriage took place at St. Mary's "Cathedral Parnell, of Miss Olive Griffin, youngest, daugl.ter ef Mrs Grifßn and tli3 late Mr E. A. Griffin, of Rcir.uera, and Mr Arthur C. Orr, • of Christchurch J (late squadron sergeant-major IN.Z.E.F.). Tho bride wore ivory crepe I de chine ; hand embroidered, and _ the usual veil and wreath, and was given away by her cousin, Mr Arthur Bridge.. Miss Violet Bacon acted as bridesmaid, and Mr Sinclair Reid, of Auckland, as best man. A reception was held after- ' wards at the kiosk in tho Domain, at which about forty guests were pre sent. WARDROP —HANKINSON. A very pretty wedding was solemnised ■ recently at St. Paul's Cathedral, Xhinedin, by the Rev. Canon Neville, the contracting parties being Mr James HWardrop, • A.R.1.8.A. (London), A.R.V.1.A., Collins House, Collins 1 street,- Melbourne, eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr Colin Wardrop, of Melbourne, and Miss Lucia (Lulu) Han- I ( kinson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs 1 H. J. Hankinson (Dunedin). The; i bride, who entered the churc-h on the : arm of her father, looked charming in a bridal robe of georgette and ivory ; satin, the train being trimmed with silk Limerick lacc.. The'veil, which'was 1 richly embroidered, was held in place by a coronet of o ran go blossoms. She ' carried a lovely shower bouquet of orchids and maidenhair fern. The brides- ' maids were Miss Mary Wardrop, cousin ' of the bridegroom, aud Miss Biliie Han- ' kinson, youngest sister of the bride, i They were attired in dainty frocks of : white mousselim?, with overdress of silk ! marquisette net, and wore dainty veils < with wreaths of cameo-pink and helio- < trope rosebunds, their bouquets being ( of pink tulips and anemones, with pinlT 1 streamers and yellow tulips, and j anemones witiii cream streamers. The i bridegroom was supported by Mr Colin i , Wardrop as best man and Master Bert 11 Hankinson as groomsman. After the ! . ceremony the numerous guests were en- ; 1 tertained at a breakfast in the Over- i , seas Ciuh rooms by .Mr and Mrsi Han-H kinson. The rooms were beautifully decorated lor the occasion, and a vcrv •! enjoyable time was spent bv erervone. ! . Mr and Mrs Wardrop left later for their | homo, in Melbourne. j ■ MEYER—WITHERS. j; A quiet wedding took nlaee recentlv j c at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Bar-1J badoes street, when Miss Marjorie 1 A\ iwiors, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. L. i J withers, of ?\orth Opawn, ivas married to Mr Roland A. Meyer, son of Mr and Mrs i'. Meyer, of Christchurch. Tho onde wore a costume of electric blue clot.i, with picture hat and shoes to nL'itr.i, and carried a shower bouquet oi . iue nov.prs. Sho was attended bv her sister, Miss Ida Withers, and Mr A", acved as best man. After tho 1

ceremony the LriJo's parrnts hcld^ft email reception at the, Berc:sfo*d, latbr Mr and Mrs R. A*. Meyer left tor tho North Island. IRVINMOAVIE. , A redding of inudh inter,trt to(j r.laco at St.. Mary's Clmrch, rocently, when Miss Pat ric 1 a Bo\ it, est daughter of Mrs Bowie and tac Major Bowie (Timaru), ™ r '\" don „ Mr W Irvine, ™ Sdeaeon Mi* was S°S d Mr j'Mc^o^i^grwmsman^ bands of, silver cmbroulci > > J 1 ™* v 3 court train was lined with -' :'i 0 f satin, She wore an c*q uis , u ° 'andrcal Lime-rick lacc. which \K n £ and molhor had worn at her wead ng, an< she carried a shower bouquet of choice white flowers. The Wanaka Bowie, sister of tho bride, an i Miss Marjorie Irvine, sister of - bridegroom, wore pretty mauve coloured dresses and hats, and earned bo -<1' |of ihauve- and pink flow'ors V c 4, 1 i pink tulle streamers. Two little I girls, Miss Peggy Bowie and M.*> ■i Edith Sewell, sister and cousin of the, • i bride, looked very sweet in pale pink , 1 frocks with wreaths of pink roses roun 1 their heads, and they carried basket* 3 of pink roses. After the ceremony the > guests, who were relatives ana a tew > intimate friends, were entertained by " Mrs Bowie at her residence, where tho usual toasts were honoured. Mrs Uowio - wore a smart black costume with white . vest, and black hat with white j and she carried a bouquet of yellow rosebuds and asparagus fern. Later m the day, Mr and Mrs Irvine tefi. for •- tho north, tho bride travelling in a t prey costume, and grey hat relieved - with cerise roses. s A CHRISTMAS PARTY. y Those interested in cHildhood ill all its J natural unconsciousness are now being - given an excellent opportunity of seeing i iiow much pleasure can come into a 1 ; child's life and how its talents can all i ! unconsciously bo developed in early ft i years. Suck is the work of the Christv church kindergartens. The Sehvvn —Addington—is the baby of this family of five, being_ only three months old. On Friday in the , beautifully decorated room, parents and r friends saw what an amount of work to tho children play —tho little oecu- | pants of this kindergarten have done in that three months/ tinder the direction of Miss G. Jones. Bright, happy, "ftnd clean, all m their best clothes, these little ones took their ; places in the circle utmmidful of the many visitors. Then, with only the music, rendered by Miss Purclias, to toll them what each "game" was, they went through their programme of sense training games, rhythmic exercises, songs, action songs, and dances, with all the natural charm of childhood. The principal item. "A Christmas Cracker" dance, by six little girls, was especially pretty, e.och child being daintily dressed as a "red cracker." Not once did these little ones need promjftin e- . , At the conclusion of the programme, a Christmas tree laden with good things made its appearance from the unknown. Many pairs of eyes were anxiously surveying the delights of tho tree when "Father Christmas" also came from the unknown, to the consternation of some, but to the delight of most. Happy were i the faces of tho littlo -ones as all re- i ceived their gifts and sweets. After- j noon tea. provided by the mothers, for the big folk, and bananas for the little ' folk brought a delightful afternoon's enjoyment to a close. Amonp- the friends present were members of. the local committee. Miss Hull, supervisor of the kindergartens, and Miss Ta.bart, secretary of the association, who spoke a.few words of thanks. POPvTY TEARS A TEACHER. PRESENTATION TO MISS S. E. SMITH. At Elmwood School on Saturday afternoon a presentation was made to Miss S. E. Smith, who is retiring after 40 years' teaching, over 35 of which have been spent at ■ Elmwood. Tho gathering, which was a large and representative one, included old pupils and friends of Miss Smith, Mr H. C. Lane (secretary of the Canterbury Education Board I *, Mr.J. R. Sinclair (headmaster of Elmwood), and Mr ... Jones and other mombers of the school committee. Apologies for absence were received from Sir Heaton Rhodes, M.P., and Mr E. H. Andrews: Mr Jpnes, who presided, said that Miss Smith was no ordinary citizen. Sho had had unqualified success an every branch of school work, and had helped largely to build up the national character of this country. Sho had not been absent on leave on any occasion during her long service, and in> thin respect she sot an example that other citizens should follow. (Applauso.) Mr Lane gave statistics showing how the school had grown, going back to j837, when three rooms wore built on a small area. Miss Smith's record was tho" school's record. Ho was convinced that during the past 3d years, Miss Smith had had many a headache, and it was to her credit that she had not asked for leave. The Education Board had wished to give her three months' leave at the end of her service, but the Department would not agreo to this concession. _ Mr F. Kibblewliite, who made the presentation on behalf of old pupils and; friends, said that he was highly honoured to have the privilege of making the presentation to his first schoolmistress, whom he had always respected and sl- | ways loved. Pie then handed Miss Smith an containing the auto- ! graphs of ex-scholars- and also a chegue Tor a substantial sum. » Miss-Smith said that sho appreciated very much the spirit that had prompted tho gathering. She had been so long connected with the school that in severing her connexion she l'elt the break very much. For forty years she had been interested in the young people of St. Albans, although she had not known when" she started teaching that she was wound up for 40 years. (Laughter.) She felt that tho spea Jeers that afternoon had been "to her virtue!? very kind." She had spent some very happy days at Elmwood, and some very strenuous ones, but through all she had endeavoured to keep tho thought in mincl that, character-building was tho most important part of a teacher's work. It Mas a great trust. A teacher could not, •Yu ys i dc ! , what -"ho would like to do with the bit* classes in the citv schools, and sho could do fpr more valuable work II the classes were smaller. Sho was pleased to see so many old nupils there. Wimyood was a good school m a pood district, and it had a good schoolmaster and a <jood chairman. She thanked tnem all - for the presentation. (Applause). •"* Hearty _ cheers were, then given for Miss Smith, and "An Id Lang Svne" was snug._ A musical proo-ramme and hand selections were other items in tf'e iftc--r.non s entertainment, and a dainty " on ° ° f