WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17061, 4 February 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive" for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fullv 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 J. M. Barker (Woodbury) are staying at Warner's. Mrs Unwin (Timara) is in town. Mr and Mrs F. M. Dennehy (Greymouth) are staying at the United Service. Miss Selig has gone on "a fortnight's visit to Dttnediri. Mrs E. H. Eccles (Claverley) is staying at the Clarendon. _ Mr and Mrs R. L. Orbell (Timaru) are in town. Mr and Mrs Plat'ts (Dunedin) are visiting Christchiirch. Mr and Mrs D. Williamson (Wellington) are .staying at Warner's. Mrs McCraeken (Rangiora) is visiting Cliristchurch. Miss Emily Rutherford . (Mendip Hills) is in town. Dr and Mrs Coldicutt (Auckland) left for the West Coast yesterday, after a stay in Cliristchurch. Mrs Leslie Macfarlane (Kaiwara) is in town. 1, Miss R. Chadvvick (Napier) is staying at the Royal. T\lr and Mrs Montague Tisdall have returned from a trip to North Islan^. Mrs Austin Cook returned to Dunedin yesterday, after staying in Christchurch for some weeks. The Christchurch Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade held its first-meeting for the year on Tuesday evening, JVliss Mills presiding. Tliere was a go6d attendance. Members had practice in First Aid and homo nursing, bandaging, then the lady corps superintendent gave an instructive demonstration of ministering different kinds of baths to patients in bed, for which members accorded her a very hearty vote of thanks. It was with deep regret the many friends of Mrs Robert Buchanan 'learned that she had passed away after a very short illness. She had just returned to Cliristchurch, after spending a year in "Wellington and Nelson. She is survived by a family of six, Mrs D. E. Wood, and Messrs J. R., C., ana R. S. H. Buchanan of Christchurch; Mrs G. Dalglish,' of Nelson, a:nd Mrs I/. J. Campbell, of Wellington. The funeral service, at Linivood Cemetery, was conducted by the Rev. John Paterson, the late Mrs Buchanan having been a member of St. Paul's Church ever. siii-:e her arrival in Christchurch. A pleasant social afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs Isaac Wilson, Sumner, yesterday, when there was a large gathering of ladies, the occasion being to farewell Miss Tacon,, who is leaving on an extended visit to England/ Mrs Wilson received the guests, after which a dainty afternoon tea was served. A very enjoyable musical programme was carried' out, items being given by Mrs March, JVliss Leitheadj Mrs Heslop, and Mrs Wilson. During the afternoon Miss Tacon was the recipient of a writing-case, presented by her numerous friends. The gathering was brought to a plose by the singing of "She is a Jolly Good Fellow. . Amongst "those present were: Mrs xl. J. Marriner, Mrs F. S. Marrie, Mrs H. C Jamieson, Mrs S. \\ iggins, Mrs Mills, Mrs E. C. W. Powell, Mrs E A. Johnson, Mrs G. ,F. Allen, 'Miss Wiggins., Mrs J-.-M. B. Crawford, Mrs Gilby, Mrs H. Wiggins, Mrs Leiti&ad, Mrs' Jonghin. Mrs F. Barber, Miss Rain, Miss Johnson, Miss Deacon, Miss Willett, Miss Murly,,and jNlrs W. J. Williams. ' A CROWNING GLORY. Every woman knows that a faultless gown avails but little in her efforts for complete attractiveness if the hair is thin and lustreless and the complexion muddy. Courses of treatment, including Hand and Vibratory Massage, five tor £1 Is Electrolysis, Manicuring, Hairdressing, Cutting and Singeing, etc. Hair Work in all its branches. Mrs Rolleston, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square. Telephone BROCADE LINING. That which greatly adds to the at- ■ tractiveness of the t ur Coats made or remodelled by -T. Best and Co., Ltd., 140 Lichfield street, is the magnificent Satin Brocade Lining which this firm is using. It is undoubtedly the finest be obtained in New Zealan,:l. :Manufactured. only a short while ago, it is guaranteed for three seasons «5 DAINTY BLOUSES IN ORIGINAL " ' DESIGNS. "Something different" is the quality that has gone to make our Blouses so f' vourablv commented upon. The designs are" original and striking, each feature reflecting a careful consideration of the individual requirements ot the wearer. Special sizes to suit all. Dainty Blouse Co., €o3 Colombo street, next City Buffet. ° Summer sun makes summer sunburn, while drv and broken hair is often a result of "sea bathing. The woman who ; values her appearance is advised to visit Ballantyne's Toilet Salon without delay. A rose-leaf skin results from the use ot Camellian Massage and Vanishing Creams, while under the skilled, attention given in this attractively-appointed Salon the hair .becomes 6dtt and lustrous. * WEDDINGS. BARKER —TESCH'EMAKEIt. It (J wedding of Miss Eleanor Teschemaker, eldest daughter of Mrs Testiiemaker, Middleton, and the late Mr T. Teschemaker, to Mr John Barker,' third son of and. Mrs J. M. Barker, Woodbury, was celebrated at St. Peter's Church, ltiocarton, yesterday afternoon. His Lordship Bishop Julius performed the ceremony, assisted bv the vicar, the Rev. T. H. Yorke. Tile bride wore an elegant gown of soft white souple satin, draped in graceful lines, and ddorned with silver lace, arranged in a cascade down one side. The court train was pf rich silver brocade, lined with crepe georgette in a soft tone of blue, while the embroidered wedding veil, of silk tulle, was caught with clusters of orange blossoms. A bouquet of white carnations, with touches of pale blue .was carried. The train was carried by two little pages, Masters George Rolleston and Joe Studhoime, who wore suits of pale blue satin. *Mr Frank Rollestcn, of Timaru, gavg the bride away. . The bridesmaids, Miss Margaret Teschemaker and Miss Doris Barker, were smartly frockcd in pale blue charmouse, veiled in silver lace, while their

hats, of pale blue and silver, were fin- j ished witii long blue streamers. Tlioy j carried bouquets of mauve and pal© blue flowers. Mr lloland Barker accompanied t'lie bridegroom as best'man, and Mr J. C\ Eolleston acted as groomsman. . After the ceremony, a large number of guests wero entertained-at a ,f t _ eeption held by the bride's mother. Teschemaker received her guests in a handsome gown of bla:k silk jersey, and a black hat finished with heron plumage. She carried a- bouquet of mauve sweet peas. Mrs llollosUm (grandmother otitic bride) was attired in black crepe de chine adorned frith, beautiful lace, and a black plumed hat. Amongst those invited to the reception were:— Mr 'and Mrs Frank Rolleston (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. M. Barker (Woodbury), Lieutenant H. Barker, Mr Michael Barker. Mrs Arthur Barker, Lady Bowen, Mr 'and Mrs John Gr.igg (Longbeach), Colonel and Mrs'.T. Studholme. Mrs and Miss O'Rorke and Mr Maurice O'Rorke,. Mrs Henry Cotterill, Miss lleeves, Mr George Aitken. Mr and Mrs Arthur Miss Vera Hopo (Tumanako), Mis." Hilda Pinckney, Mrs G. N. Helmore, Mrs James .Deans, Mrs (Fox, Mrt ' and Mrs George Bowen, Mr and Mrs C. N. Orbcll and Miss Orhell, Mrs and M s; Elwort'hy, Mr Arthur Elworthy, Miss Ella, Tripp, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs John Williams, Mr and Mrs J. M. Tripp, Sirs L. Lano, Mrs Maitland Rich, Mi- and Mrs Geoffrey Denniston, Mrs H. F. Wigram, Miss Rita Gibson, Miss Olive Mcllwraith, Mr and Mrs M. Bethel] (Paliau Pastures), Mr and Mrs George Rhodes and Miss Shona Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Ranald Macdonald and Miss Macdonald, Mrs and Miss Bowden,. Miss D. Cracroft Wilson, Miss A. E. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Edgar Studholme, Mr and Mrs H. A. Knight and Miss Knight, Mr and Mrs R. A. Chaffey, Mr and Mrs George Gould and the Misses Gould, Major and Mrs G. Hutton, Mr mid Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs W. Helraore, Mr J. H. Grigg, Mr G. Grigg, Mr and Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Miss Humphreys, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Smithson, Mr and Mrs J. I>. Hall and Miss Hall, Mr and Mrs John Deans, Mr and Mrs Gerald Bowcn and Miss Bowen, Mr and Mrs Louis Campbell (Happy Valley) Dr. and Mrs Jellctt, Major and Miss Northcote, Mrs C. W. ltecd, Mr v and Mrs C. Wells and Miss Wells. Later, Mr and Mrs John Barker left for their wedding trip, till© latter wearing a chic georgette frock in tones of grey and geranium red. The skirt was accordeon-pleated, and the jumper had touches of red, the same colour being repeated in the trimming which edged l her smart little grey hat. WEDDING IN ENGLAND. CHURCH—WESTENRA. The D-awiisli Parish Church was recently the scene of a notable wedding, a large congregation attending to witness the nuptials of Miss Petronella Mary Kathleen Westenra, cldpi> daughter of Major the Hon. Peter Westenra, of "Caml.a," Dawlish, and Lieutenant Edward Theobald Walsh Church, R.N., soil of Major C. T. W. Church, of "Gortlee." Dwwlitfh. Both families are held in tne highest esteem in the neighbourhood,. and rarely has a wedding elicited such general interest. The bride, wlio was given away_ by _ her fattier, was beautifully attire.d in a dress of white ebarmeuse, prettily draped. A striking feature of the design was the court train of blue and silver brocade lined with silver. The handsome Brussels lacc veil was lent by the Hon. Mrs Sterling, aunt of the bride. The bride's only ornament was a diamond tiara, worn as a necklace, left her 6y her grandmother, the late Dowager Lady Rossmore. The bridesmaids were Miss Nwah Westenra (sister), Miss Arauell Church (sister of the bridegroom),- Miss Helen de Moleyns, and Miss Irene Foster (cousins of the bride). They were a picturesque and handsome group, in dresses of cream lace over pale pink satin foundations, with blue tullo sashes tied in large butterfly bows at the side. The hats were of black lace trimmed with pink, rose petals and blue ribbons. They wore pearl naval badge brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of palo pink roses tied with pale blue ribbon. Little Misa Buia Collis and Master Robin Collis were trainbearers. Miss Collis looked very sweet in a dainty cream frock sashed with blue, and a. black Ince hat with streamers of narrow blue ribbon, Master Collis wearing a suit of blue satin cliarmeuse. Lieutenant Hollis, R.M.L.1., was Best man. The company of Davilislh. Girl Guides, in which Miss Westenra was formerly an' officer, formed' . a guard of honous. The Rev. F. Hawkins, chaplain to the bride's cousin, iihe " Duke of Newcastle, performed the wedding ceremony, with the assistance of the Rev. F. Sifhmons (vicar of Dawligh), who gave an address, and the Revs. Gill, and H. C. Pratt. The full choir was in attendance, the hymns being " Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," sung "in procession, " O. Perfect Love," and "Now Thank We All Our God?' Mr F. J. King presided at the organ, and. gave masterly renderings of the Bridal March from "Lohengrin" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." The altar a'nd chancel were beautifully decorated with choice palms, white chrysanthemums, white hyacinths, etc. A reception was afterwards held at Camla," the lovely home of the Hon. Peter and Mrs W T estenra. Lieutenant and Mrs E. T. W. Church received an enthusiastic send-off on ieaving later in the day- for their honeymoon, which is. being spent at the London residence of the Hon. Mrs de Moleyns, the bride's aunt. Amongst the guests were:—Dulco and Duchess of Newcastle (cousins of the bride), Ladv Rossmore, Hon. Mrs Candy, Hon. Mrs Sterling, Hon. Mrs de Moleyns (all aunts of the bride). Major and Mrs Church, Miss Church, and Mr Stephen Church, the Earl and Countess of Huntingdon (cousins of the bride), Lady Fairlie Cuninghame, Brigadier-General Daubeny, Major and Mrs Daubeny, Rev. anp Mrs Movie, Captain Roberts, MajorGeneral Sir Claude Bray, Miss .Bray, the Lady Row en a and Mr Paterson, Major and Mrs Gouldsmitli, Rev. and Mrs Nosworthy, Dr. and Mrs Ross Kilpatrick, Earl and Countess of Ivilmorey. Lieutenant Jacombe, Rev. and Mrs.Tnrpin, Colonel and the Lady Keene Campbell, Colonel and Mrs Talbot, Commander Nicolson, Colonel and the Hon. Mrs Gretton, Dr and Mrs lies, Major and the Lady Blanche Seymour; Viscount and Viscountess Farquhar,- tho Hon. Francis Eaton; and many more. DANCE AT KAITUNA. Last Friday evening a most enjoyable dance was given by Mr and Mrs W. F. Parkinson, at rtheir home in' Kaituna Valley, to celebrate the 21st birthday of ttieir daughter, Marewa. The night was a fine one, and many people journeyed from distant parts of Canterbury that they might be present. A large marque©, with a splendid dancing floor, was erected on the croquet lawn. It was charmingly decorated with # rc-d, pink, and white streamers drawn from the centre to the sides, and caught with clusters of greenery. Willyams' Band supplied the music. A bountiful supper was served in the billiard and dining-rooms. Roses were the chief flowers used in decorating the tables, and the red-shaded lights made the scene a most effective one. After! supper, Mr Charles j ,T ield, one of the j oldest residents in Kaituna Valley, pro-; posed the health of Mrs Parkinson, in ■ an appropriate speech. All joined in j singing "For She's a Jolly Good Fel-i low." and cheers were given, for her j and her fatbjer and mother. Mr Parkin- j son suitably responded. j

Mrs Parkinson and her daughter received their guests in the hall, the former wearing a black georgette dress, the long draped bodico being embroidered in white beads, the younger lady wealing a charming little draped frock of sky blue satin, with a partial overdress ot georgette in the same shade. Mrs John Parkinson wore a black georgette dress, with sequinned panels, Mrs J. O. Coop black satin with handsome overdress ot black net, fi;inged and' embroidered with gold beads, Miss Coop.' black satin with deep red rose on corsage, Miss Rita Parkinson dainty frock of pale blue georgette, Miss Valmai Matson whwe satin with floral satin drapings on bodice, Miss Mardie Jamieson charming frock of heliotrope satin with an overdress of sequinned. heliotrope net, Miss Zoe Gray emerald green satin with panniere in tulle of the same shade, lVLiss Phyllis Murrav wore a loVfely draped frock of chiffon taffeta, the white ground being patterned in deep, pink roses, Miss Tot-hill a distinctive dres* of old gold tissue, with tunic of embroidered net. Other guests included Mesdames Field, Gray, Coop (3), Jamieson, Brown, McDonald, Nutt, Blytli, Gebbie (2), Duncan, Bayley, Ilawkes, Harris. Watson, the Misses Gebbie. McDonald, Gray (4), Clarkson, Warren, Rutherford, Jamieson, Thacker Bow ley, Waugh. Murrey (2), Anderson, Hen dorson, McCartney, Andrew, Hobbs, Rarrett, Morrish, MacDougall, Le Lievre, Latter, and Tait; Messrs Parkinson (2), Field, Coop, Beadel, McDonald, Fine, Parsons, Gray (3), Gebbie (2), Lochead, Cook, Knight, Young, Johnson Matson, Gorton, Diamond, Duncan. Nutt, Grant, Birdling, Jamieson, Sinclair, Tait Turner, Cogan, Ballantvne, Henderson, Buckridge, Wright, Miller, and McCartney. AN APPEAL FROM HIjNGARY. An interesting letter from the "staff of the School for "the Deaf at BudaPesth to the staff of the Sumner School for the Deaf has been received by Mr J. E. Stevens, director for the latter school. Following iji a translation of the letter:— , , " Dear Confreres, —There is no land that has suffered through the war like our unhappy Hungary. By the occupation of the newly-created neighbouring States, her territory is diminished to one-fifth. Still further, we are cut cjf from the international economic .trade routes, and by this so impoverished that existence becomes impossible. It is true that more happy countries have hastened to aid. us, by their generosity havo roused feelings of the nrofoundest gratitude in the people, of Hungary. All the same, much re-' mains for humanitarian generosity to do. Subject above, all to our great misery are the various -functionaries that have fixed salaries, which, owing to the enormous depreciation of our money, do not, even in the most fav--ouralile cases reach to the value or twenty francs (16s Sd) monthly. With no other revenue, we, the teachers of j deaf mutes in the badly-provisioned Hungarian capital, have, suffered for entire years from insufficient food and from lack of clothing. Already years have passed in which we have eaten no meat, even on Sundays, in which • we have not, or rarely, been able to buy fat. and in which we have don? our duties in ragged outer and inner - garments and worn-out boots. Now that it is winter, our sufferings' are complete, -we having no longer any fuel. For the sake of our children and of our families, we have overcome our sh.ame in thinking of our happier confreres. hoping that we may find our help in you. For them we beg you to be pleased to .send to us what you can spare of the things you may have in superfluity. We assure you that the very smallest gift in money—on account of its high exchange value —or your help in kind will be gratefully received, and will enable' us to carry on our duties. In the pleasing hope of your kindly sympathy and understanding, we pray vou graciouslv to accept our salutations as colleagues.—The Staff of Teachers of Deaf Mutes at Buda-Pesth." (Signed by twenty members of the staff.)