WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17056, 29 January 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "W r omen'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 affecting, or of interest to, -women. Miss Sanders has returned to Christchurch after » visit ■to Mrs Gerard (Snowdon). Mr and Mrs Edward Latter (Waiau) are staying at the Clarendon. Sir and Mrs Walter Clifford have returned from a visit to the North Island.

Mrs Melvillo Jameson has returned to Timaru after a stay in Ghristchurch, wthere sho was the guest of Mrs Ei worthy. ' Prior to her departure from Timaru, Miss Bleibtrey was met by the officials of the Swimming Centre and presented -with a soiid silver jewel case and gold pendant with a greenstone tiki attached as a token of the Centre's appreciation of her keen sporting instincts and} bright personality. In the absence ot the Mayor, ttio Mayoress (Mrs Raymond) represented the townspeople, and Mx H. H. Frjiser, president of • thei Centre, made the presentation. The jewel case bore the inscription: "Presented to Miss Etliekk Bleibtrey, from Timaru (New Zealand) swimmers." Mr l'raser hoped the small tokens would f.prve to remind Miss Bleibtrey of hei< visit here. Mr Fraser also lei'erred ill eulogistic terms to the many fine qualities of Mrs Batdhelor, official chaperon, than whom no one could have filled the position better. Miss Bleibtrey, in reply', after returning thanks for thet generosity and kindness shown her in Timaru, said she had a bad memory, but sho required nothing to remind 'her of her stay in the town, which sho had enjoyed thoroughly, and which _ lhad been the most pleasant of her Dominion tour. She hoped she would have an opportunity of a return visit. Fraser also paid a tribute to Misses Bristed ajid Shand, who 'had shown themselves such fine sports- at the carnival. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the New Zealand Church' Missionary Society's conference of workers cannot be held at lliccarton, but members will meet at St. John's, Latimer square, at 2.30 this afternoon.

The new Catholic girls' school, wOiich has been erected at a cost of about £BOOO, will be formally blessei and opened by Bishop Brodie afternoon. The school is situated at the back of the Cathedral in well-ap-pointed grefcinds containing, tennis courts and a large playground. . It. consists of two brick buildings, wlhich will hold. altogether over 300 pupils. In one building there are four senior classrooms, and in the other threo junior class-rooms. Mrs J. G. Macdonald was hostess at afternoon tea in the pavilion at yesterday's polo matches:...... . ;'. . Mrs D. G. Stalker and family, accompanied by Mrs Trotter (Woodend), are staj'itßg with Mrs L. Starker, "Lilymere," Gapes Valley.

Mis&JtEve PitsGoe left "Wellington on Thursday by the Moesaki on her rettmi trf Sydney. " Miss Shirlcliffo a '.id Miss 0. Shirtcliffe (Timaruh iiftitt spending a holiday t'ho Manawatu, returned' to Christchurch' yestjirday. They' are accompanied by little Marjorie and Leonard Shirtcliffe (Timaru). ASSEMBLY BALL. ! SOME CHARMING FROCKS. It was an idea What met with widespfrcad approval to hold one of tlie popular assembly dances last night, there being many visitors in town • for tne polo ,and tho races to Vhom an evening's dancing appealed. The Art) Gallery , was requisitioned for. the occasion, and very bright it looked witlh its gay-decorations of rose pink. (Streamers, of jfink .were festooned across the ceiling and caught up to big baskets of greenery which hung here and there. The lights also were fJhaded with pale rose, while the supper-table decorations, of cerise geraniums, struck a vivid note

of colour. Oddly enough, tlio predonnnant colour among the many charming frocks worn seemed to bo rose, in iis many fascinating shades, from the palest pink upwards. The -whole effect was very delightful, and as the floor was not overcrowded, there was ample opportunity to observe and admire the beauty and richness of mauv of the dresses. Mrs Henry Cotterill wore a Mack jetted frock, and Mrs 'Walter Moor?" was also handsomely gowned in black. Mrs Algnr Williams was in rose-pink chiffon 'taffoias adorned with silver lace and finished a narrow silver and! blue girdle. Miss Cocilv O'Rorke wore eggshell-blue brocaded satin, the corsage softened with cream georgette. Mis-s Phyllis Boyle was in gold laco and fisher-net mounted, on gold tissue, and finished with a sash of turquoise tulle. Miss Mary Macdonald, lovely frock ot dull blue velvet embossed with velvetflowers. Miss Shona Rhodes, dainty frock of white tulle and satin, with a long corselet bodice of silver and crystal embroidered not-. Miss Betty Nort'ic-ite, frock of Britannique p:nk and gold shot, tissue. Miss Clifford wore a lovely frock of jade green satin and gold lace, with touches of brown fur. Miss Gonda. Teschemaker wore crepe georgette in shades of violet and amethyst, draped with silver-embroidered satin. Mrs Mannaduke Bethell was gowned in emerald georgette, with a corsage of gold lace and a train of gold and green brocade. -Miss Frances C-racroft AVilsoii wore a smart black- frock. Miss .Doris C'racroft Wilson was in cream georgette embroidered in gold and prettily flounced, with a bodice and sarh of cameo pink velvet. Miss 1511 a Helmoro wore an artistic frock of wistaria andl gold shot tissue, draped with wistaria, georgette. Mrs E. Bentley Davison was smartly frocked in rose pink taffetas, finished with gold lace and embroideries. Mrs Bruce Douglas wore a sniart frock of nattier blue satin patterned! in a bold design in gold. Mrs Frank Scott, exquisitely draped frock of old rose chitfon taffetas. Mrs Roger, Gould was»charmirigly frocked in yellow, with heavy silver embroideries and touches ot fur. Mrs Stanley Foster, pretty draped frock of canard blue brocade. Mrs J. Vernon wore a black frock richly encrusted with jet. Miss Barbara Gould was daintily frocked in white, embroidered in silver over pale pink glace, with a sash of old rose taffetas. Mrs William Donns was frocked in lotus blue and gold chiffon' taffetas draped with gold lace. Mrs George Buchanan wore a frock of cinnamonbrown crepe de chine, accordeon-pleated, and finished with a bodice and panels of brown and gold brocade. Mrs Heathcote Grey wore .4 handsome black frock. Miss McHardy ' (Pulmerston North) wore an uncommon frock of wiiite satin, the tunic and coreage being composed of black Chantilly lace edged with a fringe of pink chrysanthemum petals. Miss Kitty Lane was daintily" frocked in white, and Miss MclhvraiMi .wii's also the -wearer of a pretty white frock which was mounted on * palest pink. Miss Gladys Anderson wore a black froek draped with . tulle and finished with jet. Mrs D. Murchison was in black and gold. Mrs Geoffery Denniston wore a smart black frock adorned with ' gold. Miss Betty Cotteriil wore a- prettily-draped froek of opal-tinted chiffon taffetas. Miss Rita Gibson was in reseda green satin, with side panels of lace, flounced and embroidered in pink, green, and gold. Miss Dorothy Moore was in roygl blue satin and tulle, with gold embroideries Mr. Bert. Willyam's Jazz Band supplied the music.

A SKIN OF BEAUTY

Is a joy for ever, and your skin requires very little attention' to maintain its velvety beauty. The use of onlv good toilet preparations is recommended, and the world's best are always obtainable at ■ Glanville v s. Pharmacy. Face Creams, Powders, Toilet Soaps, Bath Salts'and Perfumes are 'shown in delightful profusion. D. Ferguson Glanville, chemist, High street. G'5356-7427 FUR WRAPS. ; So easy 'to"slip into iPhen'-a. sudden cool wind creeps up—so appropriate for motoring or the, theatre are' the 'Fur Wraps made from exclusive designs by T. Best and Co., Ltd., manufacturing furriers, 140 '.Lichfield street, a few doors east of the Clock Tower. "Every Wrao is made according to this firm's high standard of workmanship, under' the personal supervision of the principal. 82438-C9OO-3 HALF-YEARLY SALE AT ELSINORE'S, CASHEL STREET. . A few New Lines will be Shown on Saturday and Monday at Greatly Reduced Prices, including Black Silk Skirts at 42s each, arid House Frocks at' £6 Os. Blouses and Jumpers are at less than Half-price, and Ladies are advised to take this unique opportunity of buying, at a low ftost. Elsinore's Salon,* Loasby's Building. • s 7655

This, 'summer Voile Frocks will he favoured by fashionable. drcßsers. "EJsinore" 'is showing some delightfully smart Cotton and also Voile Frocks.- The simplicity of these dainty garments at once lifts them out of the ordinary—thev' are exclusive and perfectly correct for present wear! "Elsinore," Loasby's Buildings, Cashel street. 7682

• HOW TO SHARPEN SCISSORS. 'Scissors blunt? How . irritating. Don't worry, however. Take them alo.ig to Archenhold's, 255 High street--, next Bonnington the chemist. • They have aii electrical sharpening machine, and for the 6mall sum of 9d they.will give your scissors a perfect, lasting edge. This machine also sharpens lawn and hedee clippers. A 3019-7555 CORSET PERFECTION. . Evert- lncly will find absolute corset • perfection in B. and C. Corsets. They-are made oh scientific lines, giving the maximum of freedom and comfoit, besides supporting the figure correctly, and 'g-iving the height of modern style. B. and C. Corsets aro of British manufacture, and by specifying them you get the best value obtainable. Ask to see B. and C. Corsets. All leading drapers etook them. 0

Summer tun njnkes summer sunburn, while dry and broken hair is often a result of sea bathing. The woman who values her appearance is-edvised to visit flollantvne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf skin results from the use of Cairiellinn Massage and Vanishing Creams, wiiile under the'skilled attrition Riven'in this attractively-appointed Snlott the hair becomes soft and lustrous. 6 PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. IraoiM oijr own correspondent.) LONDON, December 10. Captain and the Hon. Mrs A. T. G> Rhodes have removed from Lowndes street to 41 Hans place, where they are very near Colonel and Ljidy Victoria .Braithwaitc. On November 27th the marriage took place at St. Mary's Church,vHarlesckn, of Mr John Vivian Walker, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Walker, of Taihape, to Miss Doris Ingram Power, only daughter of Mr and Mrs George Power, of H altoii-on-Thames. For three the bride was one of the V.A.lX's at the 2)ex< Zealand Hospital, and she will b» well remembered uy iftany of toe stasf and patients. Mr Walker left New Zealand with the Main Body., returning in .September, l l Jlu, wit if the raulc of lieutenant in the L-ivisional Signal Company, after having had continuous service throughout the war. He reached England by the last trip of tUe Aimutaka, and intends remaining in, England for some time. With his wife, he will probably return to the Do-niuioa about tiie end of nest- year. Mrs T. N. Holmden (daughter of Sir Robert ar.d Lady citout) 'jas lately arrived in England from Mesopotamia with her small son. Major Hoimdea hopes to' come to England nest y£nr on leave. At present he is in Bagdad. Mrs llolmden. was obliged to leave Mesojw-

tmnia. owing to the troubles in the country,- but she came away with regret, for she found life full of interest, and says the country is very much un-der-rated by everyone who has notbeen there bince the armistice. In parts, the climate is delightful, and its winters are perfect—very cold, but with bright' sunshine every day, and with very littlo rain. i -Mrs Holmdcn has taken a house at Bo'gnor, on the Sussex coast. Miss Catherine Aulsebrook is taking the contralto part in a- performance gf 'The Messiah ' at the City Temple, Holborn Viaduct. Two Auckland students at Lausanne, in Switzerland, are Miss G. FullertOn and Miss Joyce Newcomb. The former will spend Christmas in Hull with lier uncle, Dr. Brigg, and then she will go ■to Pans for further study. In Switzerland, both these New Zealand girls are looked upon rather nvith wonder as coming from such a. distant part of the world.

Miss Irene Ainsley (Auckland) will bo one of the vocalists at a concert to bo given, at the. People's Palace,' Mile End, m aid of Dr. BrtVnardoV Homes. The programmo will include Verdi's "Tro-va-tore."