WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17018, 15 December 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor -trill be 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 must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters af- ' fecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs T. C. IJobinson (Mount Palm) arc in town. • Mr and Mrs D. E. Theomin and Miss Theomin. (Dunedin) are staying at Warner's. Mr and Mrs F. G. Treweek (Hawera) arc visiting Ohristchurch. Mrs Macallan (Danncvirke) is staying at -the Clarendon. ,Mr and ISlrs F. M. Oldham (Xhmedin) are visiting Ohristchurch. Another successful afternoon and evening attended the C.E.M.S. carnival in the Art Gallery . yesterday. • The stalls did good business, and the programmes submitted by the band and other performers were heartily enjoyed. The winners of the doll competition are ,33 followsßest-dressed doll: Miss "J. Seaborn 1, Miss Florence Dangerfield 2. Best-dressed doll by girl under 12 years: Miss Kathleen Copsey 1, Miss Edna, Hatch 2. Most original doll: Miss E. Martin 1, Miss Fay Cooper '2. The carnival will remain open this afternoon and evening. ,\t Christ's College last niglit, members of the Otago High School cricket teams were the guests of honour at a very enjoyable dance. There were about three hundred young people present, and dancing took plate in the eymnasium to excellent music supplied yMr Berfc Willyams's. baud. The '"gym" looked very gay -with its_ decorations of greenery, and muslin in the school colours, black and white. Tho lights were t'liadecl with rose streamers, which gave a_ very pretty effect. Slipper was laid in the old schoolroom, the supper-tables being adorned with beautiful sweet peas in bright colours. Grown-ups who were present included : Mr and Mrs A. E. Flower, Mrs G. H. Merton, Mr and Mrs Fell, Mrs Monteath, Mrs Parr, Mrs Gibson, and Mrs H. 3>. Aeland, besides several of ,tho masters of tthe College. - .Miss Alma Fletcher (Webb street) is visiting Akaroa. Mrs W. O'Brien lias resturned home after a holiday'spent ab Hanmer Springs. Her daughter, Miss Nellie O'Brien, is remaining another fortnight at Hanmer. Tho engagement is announced of "Miss Gloria Simson, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Lan Simson, Hastings, to Mr C. B. K. De Castro, of Wellington. %liss M. 15. who lias held the position of Matron of the Waipukurau District Hospital for the past . nineteen years, has tendered her resignation to the Board to take effect at an early dat»r In accepting her resignation the chairman of the Waipawa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board eulogised Miss Carston's services, which he stated had been of the highest standard. Miss Carston has accepted an appointment under tho Government as Offieer-in-Chargs of the, Leper Station at Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour. Miss Carston ' -will take over her new appointment in February next. AIDS TO BEAUTY. , Lotions and Scalp Foods for preventing hair falling ana nourishing the roots. Pure Egyptian Henna, for imparting a rich tint to-the hair, .os 6d and 10s fid. Dr. Waldron's Hair Wash, an excellent shampoo, ,3s. per bottle. Dr. Waldron's Conjploxion Powder, delicately 'perfumed and ijx all shades. Dr. Waldron's Massage and Vanishing Cruras, 3s 6d tuid ss. We can conscientiously recommend all these preparations to ladies who study their personal appearance. Mrs Rolleston, Cathedral square. Tel. 373. .N6703-2371 FURS OF EXCELLENCE. Ladies who use keen discrimination in their choice of Furs -will be amply repaid oy a visit to the showrooms of T., Best and Co., Ltd., 140Lichfield street, where the finest selection in the city of highclass Furs is now on view. Clients receive "the expert advice of the principal. • p Ladies who want the best values in coreetgi will •find B. and C. Corsets the most , satisfactory purchase. They nre British made, and, consequently, are not affccted by ex- ' change rates, which make foreign, goods .?o 1 dear to-day. The utmost comfort, combined ( with the best style and wearing quality, mako 15. and C. Corsets favourites everywhere. By ( wearing B, <ind C. Corsets you help British j industry and economise, too. Ask for B. and C. Corsets. All leading drapers stock them. t> ' WEDDINGS. ' DOUGLAS—CLIFFORD. ! Tho marriage of iMiss Molly ~ Clifford, second daughter ot bir ] George Clifford, • Bart., and Lady Clifford, to Mr Bruce Douglas, , second son cf Mr and Airs J. Douglas, : }f Christchurch, was celebrated in the . :hapel at Stonyhurst, iSir George Clif- ( ford's residence in' North Canterbury, ( yesterday. The ceremony was performed by the Rev._ Father Murphy, and the bride was given away by her father. She was charmingly gowned in ivhite" souple satin, exquisitely draped, j and embroidered in silver. The brides- , maid, Miss June Clifford, wore a powder - blue frock and a becoming black hat/. , Sir Norman Campbell ' was best man. | The guests included Mr and Mrs , Walter Clifford, Miss Afoha Clifford, ' Mr and Mrs Douglas, Mr and Mrs Acton

Adnrr>s, Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Mr and ZVfrs B. Blunden, Mr and Mrs Bethel. Mr and Mrs W. B. Dalv, Mr and Mrs H. Bailey, Miss Gould, Miss E. Prins, Miss G. Moore,-Mr and Mrs T. McEvedy. Mr Val. MeEveuv, Mr and Mrs I. Ensor, Mr George Macdonnld. Mr Sbolto Douglas, Mr AY. Hayward. Mrs E McDormott, Miss DennTs, Mr George Aitken, Mr Starkev, Mr and Mrs Me A dam. Mr and Mrs McDermott, Mr and Mrs Capstick, Mr "and Mrs Armstrong, Mr and Mrs About thirty of the station hands were also present. The bride travelled in a co st "mo of n-w gaberdine worked with grey embroidery, and a smart tangerine hat. B ROAYN—HUDSON. A pretty wedding was solemnised recently at "St. Paul's Churdh, Pupanui, by the Rev. AY. H. Orb?!!, when Miss F ; anny Hudson, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. J. Hudson (Pananui), was married to Mr David Brown, of Coalgate. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of lw father, looked very dainty in a frock of white crepe dp chine, with silver lace trimmings, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of ho Miou se flowers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Gwen. Hudson, as bridesmaid, who wore» a pretty heliotrope crepe de •chine frock and white hat with lilac trimmings. Her bouquet was composed of lemon and heliotrope flowers. Miss Hazel Hudson, sister of the bride, and 'Miss Jean Sanderson, niece of the bride, acted as flowor-giris, and looked verv sweet in lemon erene de dhinc dresses, embroidered with heliotrope. Mr AY. MertonS was best, man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at breakfast at • 'Daisy Bank, the residence of Mr and Mrs Hudson. Later, Mr and Mrs Brown left for their honeymoon, the latter wearing a smart grey costume and white hat. DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 3) ALL A7\ TY X E'S FANCY DEPARTMENT. There is practically nothing that gives so much satisfaction, both to Christmas I giver and .recipient, as toilet articles in. ebonv or xylonite. This fact has eviI dentiy been studied by Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co. in selecting the ! stocks tor their Fancy Department, for the variety of articles for Uhe table displayed by this old-e.st.abli shed firm is practically inexhaustible. Iheie is everything that one could desire. Heavy mirrors, trays, exquisite, manicuro and Cutrex seta, brushes and combs, and powder-boxes .are,, hat a few of the many things one could enumerate, while military ihair-brushes, witli exceptional quality bristles, appeal as being useful and valuable gilts 101 men. The display of leather goods is also a notablo one. There are some particularly lovely work-boxes, writingcases, vanity-boxes, jewel-cases, and glove boxes on view, of Morocco leather and suede, in beautiful colourings: old rose, delpniti.ium blue, amethyst, navy blue, and golden-brown. These boxes arc lined throughout with moire silk in shades to match the leather. L'eatiher cushions —gifts especially suited to tho season of holiday-making—are shown in a variety of'artistic colours. Of the many delightful handbags and reticules shown in the Fancy Department, no admiration could" be too great. Viery proud of her gift would be the lucky possessor of ono of Who Fl'ench silk,' satin,- or brocade bags, with their gorgeous colouring and their marvellous designs in beads or embroidery. The lcathea- bags shown have also a fascination by reason of their unusual patterning and the. expert workmanship evidenced in their manufacture. Handkerchiefs—those universally acceptable girts—are shown'in a wide range of material and design. There are dainty handkerchief? of the §nest Irish linen or of gossamer organdi, of sheer linen or of sheer lawn. Especially attractive aro those of embroidered organdi in pale' rainbow shades, while jazz or floral-patterned ihandkerchiefs also carry their appeal. Scarves of cream silk or ■cotton, or of black Spanish lace, convey a distinct suggestion for a gift> suited to an elderly woman.v Charming caniisalo tops of white embroidered organdi are among other fascinating Christmas gifts Exhibited in this department, while few, things would be more valued than .a sunshine or rain umbrollaf of . which Ballantyne and Co. are showing a wide range in stylo and colour. A feature is made of toilet requisites in the form of soap, perfume, and , powder. These coino from the world's great perfumery houses, and are eon-, tained in dainty and attractive boxes. Certain, also, of attraction are a new lino ol'./powder-piiffs, which are so disEised tnat .t'iiey look for all the world e tiny liandkerelyefs. Cloves and hosiery are not inconsiderable presents nowadays, and of these there is a. big selection. Especially desirable are the coloured washing suede gloves, - which are supplied in colours to match any costume. Real Mocha gloves in mole and beaver-must also be considered when the Christinas gift is in debate, as also must the silk hosiery, for which Ballantyne and Co. have* acquired a well-deserved reputation. • (J SYDENHAM KINDERGARTEN. . CHRISTMAS PARTY. . Sydenham Kindergarten lield its anuial Christmas party yesterday afterloon. Such a reputation has this Kiniergarten for its parties that the buiidng wa3 not large enough to hold all iiiose Avishing to attend. The room ooked exceedingly well,, witn its gold and >ale blue streamers, its Christmas tree, md nearly 70 children clad in whiteiV'Ji en everyone was assembled one Anther Christinas from the D.I.C. made lis appearance and shook hands with ;he children; later another presented :hem with their »toys from a heavily ad en Christinas tree. After a few words from Mrs Peppier md Miss Hall, the children went brough their programme, which was inique in more ways than one. Some ;'ever little tots gave an exhibition of lances they themselves had originated. V miniature father and mother put the ichool baby (doll) to bed, "father" inak-<•' ng the bed and absolutely refusing to et "mother" tuck it in or kiss it good-' light. During this item five little girls ;ang "Htish-a-bye Mv Babv."' A very iretty scene was "Bubbles." sung by >ne little girl, while several children )lew bubbles. After a maypole dance, i delightful little .Innaneso song witli an and umbrella (Mil closed the programme. Then followed the distribution of toys. All the children partook >f the lar<?e Christmas cake (kindly dver bv Myq Acton'), and jellies and •berries, while the mothers were provided with afternoon tea. Altogether t was a most successful and enjoyable intertainmcnt. • • VALEDICTORY AT LYTTF.LTON. A pleasant little function took place at the Seamen's Institute, Lyttelton, yesterday atternoon, when members oi the Lyttelton bivnrfi of the Ladies' Lluild of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, and other friends of Miss Olive I'll or tie, met. to bid bor farewell on the -Ve of her departure for Australia. Mrs M. J. Miller, president of the Guiid, presided. 5 . In presenting the guest of the afternoon wit/a a iadyhs iiandbag, containing a purse of sovereigns, Mrs Miller >poke of the splendid work Miss Thorpe liad done for the Institute bv her willingness to entertain the seamen at the iveeklv concerts, a service in which she ,v as always ready to obLige whenever .•ailed upon. Miss Thorpe was now gong away on a tour, and the sneaker thought that she was very wise "in deeding to use her God-given gift- of song. "i • °L tho Gl »ld, Mrs y Miller vjshed Miss Thorpe every success and prosperity. Captain Hatchwell and -Mr F W. \nderson, on behalf 0 f the British and •oreign Sailors' Society, also spoke of lits Thorpes good work in the port n general and the Institute m parlieu Jar. * ,

During the nFterjitoon songs wero given by Miss Thorpe, Miss C. Hatchwell, ami Mr Leslie, the accompaniments being played by Miss Merle Miller. A dnintv afternoon tea was rorvod. Anionc t.liose present were Mrs W. T. Lester (Mayoress), Mrs and Miss Thorpe, Mrs J. li. Hewland, Mrs F. L." Frost, Mrs Pickett. Mrs .Hudson, Mrs Wiitc-Parsons, Mrs' Henry, Mrs I Bnlkley (Wellington), Mrs Preston, and Mrs,and Miss Hatchwell. I