WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17019, 16 December 1920, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor -will be pleased to receive for publication in tho "Women's Corner" items of Eocinl or personal news. Such items should be hilly authenticated, arid engage--ment notices must bear the eignntures of both parties. Correspon- ! ! dence is invited on any matters af- ; I fectinSj or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs Isaac Andrew (Waihao Downs) are in town. Dr. Agnes Bennett arrived in Christchurch by yesterday's ferry. Mr and Mrs Rittson-Thomas (Marlborough) and Miss Brown (Auckland) ■ aro amongst the guests at Warner's. Mrs J. l>. McOackcn is in town. Mrs John Tripo (Wellington) is staying at the United Service. Mr rind Mrs S. Blakeley (Wellington) are staying at Warner's. Sir and Mrs Theomin and Miss Theomin returned to Ihinedin yesterday. Mr and Mrs Pearshouso (Auckland) aro visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs H. C. Frascr (Gisborne) are staying at tho Clarendon. Dr. and Mrs Crooke have gone away for a short motoring holiday. Miss Floss AVhinnam (I>unedin) ia staving with her sister, Mrs J. F. Duncan, in Christchurch. Mrs Mulcock, of the Esplanade. Sumner, loaves to-night for a noliday in fllie North Island. \ * Mra Isaac Wilson (Sumner) has returned from a holiday at Hororata. The engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy Rathbone, youngest daughter of t-ne late Mrs ltathbone, of Lowir Hutt, to Mr Campbell Macniven, only son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Macniven, of JE^astings. The pupils attending Miss Cooper's Kindergarten had their annual party in Te Whare yesterday morning, a large number of "parents and friends of tho children being present. A delightful little programme of songs, dances, rh.vthnii* exercises, , and games was £one ; through. "The Moon-Boat," ,a pretty I chorus, opened the programme, and an action song. "Little Miss Toddlekins," proved very successful. "The Song of Failing Leaves" and "Little Indian Baby Lullaby" were other attractive items, and the dances included "Sir Koger," as well as a pretty chorus dance. The Misses Anderson, who have Leen travelling in Canada and the United States of America, returned by the Niagara last week, and arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning. They are staying in Hay ward terrace, Richmond. Mr and Mrs T. R. J. Hughes left on Saturday evening to take over the management of "Stonehurst," Auckland. Mrs W. G. Watt, Ceylon (nee Nurse Xoall), has for the past 12 months been touring Great Brit-am with her husband. Captain Watt. She is now on her way to New Zealand on an extended holiday, and while in Christchureh. will stay with her mother, Mrs Noa-11, Bealey Avenue. Two famous theatrical couples, Sir Squire and Lady Bancroft and Sir John and Lady Hare, learned by cablegram from the United States recently that they have become great-grandfathers and. great-grandmothers by tho birth of a son to Mrs 11. B. Livingston, wife of tho British Vice-Consul at San Francisco. This infant is .in tho fortunate position of possessing four grandparents and four great-grandparents. Mrs Livingston, his mother, is a daughter of Mr and Mrs George PloydeU Bancroft. Mr G. P. Bancroft is a son of Sir Squire and Lady Bancroft; Mrs Bancroft, his wife, i? a daughter of Sir John and Lady Hare. \ Tho parents of the child's, father are Mr and Mrs E. B. Livingston, of Westcliff-on-Sea. Sir Squire Bancroft, who is 79, was found by a "Daily Mail" reporter pleefully composing an announcement of his great-grandson's birth. "I think this must be something of a record," he said. Tho C.E.M.S. Band's Christmas carnival was again well attended last night. Mr A. A. Bickerton's orchestra supplied the musical programme fdr the evening, and a concert entertainment ■was given by _Mr Winspear and party. The fairy fishing pond was a great attraction. Tho doll show and the D.l.C.'s grand Christmas display was the centre of attraction To-night a dance will be held in the ballroom. On Saturday afternoon a grand children's Christmas party will beheld at 2 p.m., for which children will be "barged 3d for admission. At this party a programme of musical rUmis and dances will be provided by the Scottish Society juveniles. ESCHEW ORTHODOXY ! Times have changed—and with them the old-fashioned ideas concerning Xmas Gifts. ''Intimate" gifts are the kind I that receive most favour "with'■women- — 1 Perfumes, Powders, Fcce Creams, and other such desirable articles that are to bo found in profusion at Glanville's I —a delightful place to choose delightful gifts., l>. Ferguson Glanville, chemist, ! High street. 9 HANDSOME GIFTS. iNothing could be more appropriate and pleasing for a Xmas Gift than a lovely Opossum Rug. It makes an ideal combination or elegance and comfort for motoring, outings, etc. Ladies aro invited to pay ; a visit of inspection, to rlie ehowrooms of T. Best and Co., Ltd.. 140 Lichtield street, where an exclusive selection may be seen. G Absolute distinction marks every article to l>o seen in the Art Department at Bnllantyne's. Especially appropriate for Xir.as Gifts are the Perfume Sachets and Pincushions, fashioned of the daintiest of materials, which aro priced from 9d to Gs lid. Artistic Calendars also appeal to the Xmas buyer, ns does the special lino of Dolls, with kid bodies and real hair. MOTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT. (By Cable—Press Association —Copyright.; (Australian and K.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY. December 15. In the Legislative Assembly between 60 ?nd 70 women, with babes in their arms and toddlers at their sides congregated in tho corridors, to endd&vomto interview the Premier (Hon. J. Storey), to seek relief for Christmas. Dr. Arthur convened the gathering' with the object of emphasising thej urgency of motherhood endowment, the j Bill for which the Government has jet— | tisoned till next session. i When the House met, recriminatory ' exchanges took place between Mr Storey and Dr. Arthur. Mr Storey exEressed the hope that the women who ad been sent on a wild goose chase would flog Dr. Arthur within an inch of his life and wipe his shadowy, miser-, able carcase out of existence! " | Dr. Arthur, retaliating, accused Mr Storey of increasing his own salary and abandoning tho loudly-promised * Bill proposing the endowment of mother- j hcod. '