WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17224, 15 August 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. Sucu items should be fully authenticated, and engage, ment noticos must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to t women. Lady Jellicoe and the Horn Lucy Jellicoo are staying with Mrs John Montgomery, Fendalton. Mrs and Miss Margaret Tripp (Timaru) and Miss Ella Tripp (Oran) go South to-day. Captain and Mrs Gage Williams, who were in Christchurch for the races, went North on Saturday night. Miss Nancy Johnston (Takapau), Miss Marion Watson (Palmer'ston), and Missi. Ida 'Russell (Hastings) are leaving for Wellington to-night. Mr ami Mrs E. B. Newton returned' to Winchmoro yesterday. Major and Mrs Bond went South yesterday. * Miss Moss (Wellington), who is at present paying a brief visit to the country, will spend a few days in town before returning to Wellington., Mrs A. W. Rutherford and her daughter are visiting Mrs T. O. Robinson. Mr and Mrs E. Bentley Davison have, gone to St. Leonard's, Culverden, for a short visit. Mr and Mrs C. Archibald (Dunedin) arrived from Wellington yesterday morning, and are staying at the Clarendon. Mrs Burbury leaves to-day for Timaru, -where she. will spend a few days before returning to the country. Miss Townsend has returned to Amberley. Mr and Mrs Robert Greig and Miss Temple, of the "Chu Chin Chow" Company, are staying at Warner's'. Amongst the visitors for the Grand National who returned' to their homes yesterday were: Mr and Mrs Latter (Barry's. Bay), Mrs and Mies RittsonThomas Mr and . Mrs David Friedlander (Adiiburton),* Mr and Mrs Sholto Douglas and Miss Mavis Macfarlano (Waikari). Mrs T. Young (Auckland), Mr and Mrs B. L. Blunden (Waikari), Mr and Mrs Walter Baxter (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs William Gardiner (Timaru). The engagement of Mrs St. John Buckley (late of Oamaru), credited by us to tho "Timaru Herald" of July 9th, is, wo are informed incorrect, and we have been asked to contradict it. Fine, though rather cloudy, weather | prevailed on Saturday for the last day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's August Meeting, and again a very large crowd assembled to witness-the'racing. The Governor-General, Lady Jellicoe, and tho Hon. Lucy Jellicoe were present, her Excellency wearing a black braided costume,' long' brown fur stole, and a nigger-brown toque, finished with wings.. The Hon. Lucy Jellicoe wore a costume 1 of henna frieze, and a velour hat of the) same shade banded with mastic-coloured: ribbon. Amongst the many ladies' on* tlhe lawn were: Mrs and Miss Boyle. Mrs J. C. NYGrigg, Mrs George Gould and the Misses Gould, Mrs Algar-WilV liams, Mrs Endell Wanklyn, the Misses Clifford, Mrs Bruce Douglas.. Mrs John Montgomery, Lady Campbell, Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Mrs George Rhodes and | Miss Shona Rhodes, , Mrs Hampton i Rhodes, Mrs Percy Elworthy, Miss Aline Barton (Foatherston), Mrs Gage Williams, Miss Hilda Williams, Mrs W. , Bond, Miss Doris Barker,' Mies J. Mathias (Timaru), Mrs K. S. Williams, ™ rs ?-.,f Gri es> Mrs J - H - Gri sg» Mrs Melville Jameson (Timaru), Mrs Egerton Reid and Miss Valerie Reid, Mrs Burbury, Mrs George Reid, Miss Alice McLaren, Mrs and Miss Palmer, Miss Mary Macdonald, Miss M. Cotterill, and Mjss Tripp . (Qrari). Mr and Mrs Eric Millton, who have been spending a week in town, return to-day to North Canterbury. Miss (Jna Rattray,* who has been visiting Mrs Henry Cottrell, returns to Dunedin to-day. Mr and Mrs George Reid left for Mt. Palm yesterday. c Miss Kathleen Harrison, who has been visiting Mrs Knight (Winchester street;), has returned to,.Timaru. ' It was clear from the appearance of the Cathedral Ladies' Stall in the Square on, .Saturday that a more severe frost than . usual had found its way into the Hill garden.B. None of ' the stall's particular reserves was able to furnish it with flowerß, and many customers, had to go away disappointed. But* a few big supplies of cake made up for the deficiency of flowers, and the takings' were about tho average. Those in charge of the stall were Mesdames Galwey,, S. S. Blackburne, H. Blackburne, and Smith. On Saturday evening Mrs George Gerard entertained, at a very, jolly little .dance, a number of friends of her son, .Mr Gerald Gerard. The hostess wore a graceful gown of rose pink crepo de-chine, and the.. drawing-room was decorated with anemones and large sprays of plum blossom, while the table decorations in tue .dining-room were of scarlet anemones. Good mjsic was supplied by •Mrs Steeds. Included amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs Roger Gouid, Mr and Mrs Eric Millton, Mr and Mrs E Bentley Davison, Misses Alirie Barton! Sylvia vVestenra, Doris Barker, Pecjrv Palmer, Barbara Gould, Doris Cmcraft Wilson, Alice McLaren, Benita Bridge«?ttray, " Betty Cbttenll, Gibbon Mary Macdonald. Jeanette I Mathias, Fanny Fox, Olive Mcllraith, D. Bowaen, Vera Hope, Messrs Gerald I Gerard, Fred and G. R. Wilson. M. I Williams. C. Bridgeman, 8. Heard, D. Cotterill, O'Rorke, J. Waterston, D. Gould, H. Pearce, lan Macrae, Sinclair ihompson, George Burden, lan Macdonald, and K. Hargreaves. ' The following ladies passed the Home .Nursing Examination at Brookside:— Mesdames Brookes, Greaves Frampton Robertson, and Croy, Misses M. Cunningham, E. gcott, M. bcott, and J * Landy. Nine ladies sat for the examination and all passed. i The Gills' High School Old Girls' Association celebrated its 21st anniversary 4 on Friday evening, at a supper party at Jtho Cadeua." The tables were beautiful with masses of deep yellow jonquils, and a large and handsome birthday cake occupied the piace.of honour at the'committee's table; it was cut < and handed lound later in the evening by the youngest "old girl" present. In i the absence of the president (Miss Bain) < Miss Gibson presided and gave a brief and interesting account of the founding of the association in 1900, and its subsequent history. ' Three toasts: "The : King." "The Association" and "The School" were proposed and duly honour- i ed, and after supper, songs and dancing . brought to a conclusion a/rery enjoy- i able "Bnthday" party. On Wednesday evening, tho St. i Saviour's -Girls'-Club gave, a'very jolly ( olain and fancy-dress dance. The <

chaperons were Mesdames La™ce and Logan and Mies Cameron. corations were gay and a "™ ctl J ß ; From the oval centrepiece, which wa* a mass of interlaced streamers loons, were suspended rainbow coloured streamers, which draped the hall most effectively: black cats, kewpies, and bowls of holly were also used. The stage was transformed into a garden, and made a cosy sitting-out place.- The Grand March was led by the secretary of the club, Miss Vera Woolcock and Mr George Woods. Mr Harry Lawrence's orchestra supplied excellent music, and Messrs G. Woods and W. Griffiths were M.C.'s judge, Mr John Loe and Mrs W. Griffiths, awarded the prizes to the following: Mrs Hughes, Golliwog; Mrs Farr, Maori; Miss I. Woolcock, Clack Cat: Miss Gwen Loe, Esquimaux; Miss P. Black, Christmas Tree: Miss Towart, Fairy; Messrs Vance, Shah; Townshend, K ng: Farr Gypsy Others present in fancy dress included: Misses Vera Woolcock, Seagull; 0. Woolcock, Cupid: J. Woolcock, Forget-me-not; T. . Trewothey, Pierrette; 0. Poulton, Purity Purl: L. Wilkinson, Spanish Girl; L. Seelan, Brigand; D. Saunderson, Nurse; L. Saunderson, Old-fashioned Lady; F. Wilkinson, Tulip;. Passmore, Folly; Piesse, Prince; Palmer, House to Let; Steele, Black Cat; Blythe, Coat, of Arms; Fright, Boy; O. Jacobsen, Night; D. Jacobson, Cricketer; N. Towart, Magpie; Jacobs, Powder Puff; Waller Indian; Coventry, Brigand; Smith,' Spanish Girl; Kerr, Queen of the. Roses; Wilson, Christmas Cracker; M. Wilkinson, Spanish Girl; Duncan, Christmas Cracker; Hole, Pierrette; Lawrence, Soring: P. Kerr, America; E. Loughnan, MissMuffet; Terrell, Milk Ma ! d; Mrs Dunstin. Milk Maid ; Messrs G. Woods, Pierrot; F. Woods, Courtier; Wilkinson, Pierrot. , A very enjoyable 6oeiai evening, arranged by Miss Ina Davidson, was held at New Brighton racecourse recently. The hall was very prettily decorated with ferns, flowers cnd,streamers, which greatly added to the pleasure of the evening. The dance wts opened by a Grand March, and Misses M." Lewis, D. Garner, Mrs Brooks, and Mr Harrison, contributed items, which were highly appreciated. Much credit was. due to Mrs Davidson's untiring efforts as supper hostess. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs Raiieley and family, Mr and Mrs Harrison and family, Mr and Mrs Brookes, Mr and Mr Hill, Mr and Mrs Benson, Mr and Mrs Selfe, Misses ThomDSon, Messervey, Crosier, Garner, Scott ; Lewis, Bryce, Butterfield, Whittington, Rowse, Cockle, Hill, Harrison, Sharlock, Retteridge, Barbara, Messrs Garner, Crozier, Eden, Davidson, Burns. Taylor, Harris, Palmer, Gibba, Nuttal, Pollock. Carter, Selfe, Saunders., and many others. Mr T. M. Wilford; M.P., Mrs Wilford, and Miss Wilford are passengers in the Marama, which is due in Wellington from San Francisco to-morrow morning. Tho engagement is announced of Misa Chris xj-osking, only daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs Hosking, of Masterton, to Mr Arthur J. Luke, solicitor, Wellington. ' The pupils of Gilby's College have arranged for a social and danco to be held in the school nest Friday evening! Last week's meeting of the executive of the Wellington R.S.A. decided to convey to Majbr-General Sir Andrew Russell.and Lady Russell, on .the occasion of their silver wedding jubilee, tho association's wishes for long life and happiness. i The death is announced of Mrs'Raynor, wife of Mr «J> B. "Kayner, a' well* known Blenheim: resident. The deceased lady, who was in her 71st yoar, was a daughtar of the late Mr Joseph Taylor, one of the early residents of Blenheim, who settled there about the year '1855, Born in England, she came out'! to .New} Zealand with her parents, and married Mr Rayner at Blenheim. She loaves one soli—Mr Arthur Rayner, of the Dunedin staff of the National Bank of New Zealand, and two daughters—Mrs J. D. Mitchell, of Invercargill, and Mrs Coldwell, of Blenheim. ( At the conclusion of tho practice of the Southbridge Presbyterian Church Choir on Thursday night, the members adjourned to the Church Hall to hold a social in honour of Miss E. Kibblewhite, on the eve of her marriage. Pianoforte solos and songs were given. The Rev. T. G. Butler thanked Miss Kibblewhite for the services she toad rendered to the choir, and conveyed best wishes for her future happiness. Miss- Kibblewhite .was then presented with a pretty sugar basin, inscribed, and was accorded musical honours. Mesdames Scott and Butler, Miss' Hannah and Mr G. F: Simpson added their congratulations and .good wishes, and thanks for.regular and efficient help in the work of the choir. Miss. Kibblewhite .made a neat speech in accepting the present, and accompanying good -wishes. Last week the Rev. E. E. Maiden, of St. Aiban's. Dominion road, Auckland, who is shortly leaving for Little River, was entertained by his parishioners. During the evening Mr Maiden was presented with an inscribed wallet from tho "Boys' Bible Class, .the contents being the gift of the parishioners. Mrs Maiden and Miss Margaret Maiden were also the recipients of tokens or esteem. Mr Hunt made the presentations, and, on behalf of the parishioners wished Mr and Mrs Maiden Godspeed and good fortune in their new parish. There was a large and appreciative audience of members and friends at the Canterbury AVomen's Club, when Dr. Chilton gave a lecture, ent.tled "Honolulu." The lecturer dealt briefly and entertainingly with the history, pqpift lation, and industries of the Hawaiian Islands" generally, as well as of Honolulu itself, and drew a vivid picture of the many wonders and beauties of •that favoured spot. At the conclusion of his lecture, Dr. Chilton was accorded a very hearty vote of and, -while supoer was handed round, those •present took the opportunity of inspecting the beautiful pictures and curios that he had brought with him. They were all very interesting, a large book j of polished acacia koa wood exciting special admiration. [ On Saturday night Mrs E. G. Thomas gave a very enjoyabje littie dance m the Orange Hail, lor her pupils and tneir friends. Music was supplied by Miss D. Oncnton, and extras by Miss Wright, Messrs Hollander and Muriey were much appreciated. Those present included Me.saames V. Bucnanan, \V. J. B. Buchanan, F. C. Fairclough, F. Cooper, ulibborn, Smith, and Jliss Scott, Misses Cooper (2), Smith (2), Mooie, Taylor (2), Woifreys, -Montgomery, Du Feu, McKenzse, Braaf ley, jerman, Muff, Atkinson, Bennett, Biair, I'eate, Rosewarne, Bosweil, li'angley (2), Asquith, Sidman, Flanagan, Nutt (3), Glass, and Edwards, Messrs Glanville, Taylor, Clarkeon, Davies, Upjohn, Daniels, Cardinel, Cook, Stanton, Reaby, Brightling, Ruston. Mime, Hollander, Goadard, Hodgson, Saunders, Church, Edmundson, Saxby, Carl, Hatch, Murley, Ladd, McKinney, Atkinson. Objection to children "going about -town street collecting," was made by Mr Justice Reed in the Supreme Court at Wellington last week, during the hearing of a case in which the Crown j alleged indecent assault on a little girl by a man to whose shop she had gohe collecting in aid of church funds. "It h Bimply a temptation to men of a certain type to interfere with these I children." said his Honour. "I do not

think that tho practice should be allowed—certainly it should not be encouraged." , The' child's mother was in Court. "If you take my advice," she was told by _the Judgo, ""yon will not allow your little,girl to go out collect- , ing money." "A delightful episode in a dull exist-1 ence." Thus did counsel for the defer;- I dant in an indecent assault case at j Wellington on Friday describe the kissing of a ten-year-old girl by the accused. "Personally," remarked Mr Justice Reed, "I think it very improper for a man to kiss a girl of that age. But that doesn't constitute indecency." j To make the acquaintance of tho newest ideas of this year's fashions in Dainty Blouses and Jumpers, you have only to inspect the charming models in many exclusive shades and designs at | tho Economic, 119 Manchester street, j just opposite Heywood's. In addition, ! Blouses and Jumpers enn bb Made to j Order in any style or colour. • KuOiJl NEW STYLES IN FURS. Tho new styles in Furs arc alluringly displayed in the showrooms of T. Best I and Co., Ltd., manufacturing furriers. I 140 Lichfield street, and are well worthy of inspection. They include Beal Seal, i Musquash, Sealine, near Seal, Coney ] Seal, and Rabbit (natural, lieht and dark trimmed). 83135-1015-2 An increasingly valuable department of Ballantyne's is the Toilet Salon, located on the first floor. The removal of surplus hair by electrolysis, hairtinting, shampooing, face massage and manicuring, are all successfully undertaken by experts, whose services are ever available, 9 CHILDREN'S PARTY; Children's parties are always delightful affairs, and give almost as much pleasure to the parents as to the chil-. dren. A particularly enjoyable party was given by Mrs George Gerard, Fendalton, in honour of her nttle daughter, Denise, and the fancy costumes worn by the guests added greatly to the gaiety of the. occasion. Amongst- *he guests were: Denise Gerard (Rose), Elisabeth Murray-Aynsley (Kate Greenaway), Alice Paspoe. (Herrette), Elaine Helmore (Daisy), John (Robin Hood), Margaret Todhunter (Fish Wife), Kathleen Todhunter (Little Miss Muffet), Jean Newton (P.errette), Marjorie MeKellar (Kate Greenaway), Blanche Hennah (Peasant), Nancy Blunden (Folly), Nancy MeKellar (Dutch Girl), Betty Neave (Shepherdess), Frank Neave (Boy Blue), John I Neave (Cook), Dorothy Day (Eastern Lady), Maisie Harris (Colleen Bawn), Linley Herdman (Japanese Lady), Nancy Harper (Violets), Janet Stevenson (Kate Greenaway), Janet and Margaret Williams (Ladies of the present day), Philippa Acland (Dragon Fly), Helen Buchanan (Early Victorian Lady), Nancy Buchanan (Fairy), Maisie Andreae (Miss Muffet), Pip Andrea© (Jester), Baby Andreae (White Rabbit), Nancy Gibson (Early Victorian Lady), Jill and Judith Barker (Old English Ladies), Biddy Gresson (Knitting Bag), Clarence and Christopher Gresson (Sailor Boys), Christobel Bowen (Rosebud), Annette Bowen (Fairy), Kit Bowen (Arab), Janet Murchison (France), Norah Deans (Duchess of Devonshire),, Nancy Deans (Red Riding Hood),' Janet Deans (Kate Greenaway), Pat and John Deans (Sailors), Joan Murchison (Daisy), Bob Murchison (Pierrot), Jane Deans (Snowdrop), Austin Deans and his little brother (Pages). Amongst the adults, who .much enjoyed watching the children, "were: The Misses Neave (2), arid Mr Digby Neave, Mesdames Helmore, Todhunter, Arnaud MeKellar, Neil Guthrie, Deans. G. Murray-Aynsley, H. Murray-Aynsley, Hennah, Harris, Herdman, Ed. Harper/-Alister Deans. John Stevenson, Gresson, Gerald BoSven, Beauchamp Lane, Henry Bowen, J. H. Williams, Bhinden, lan Deans, William .Deans, Richards, H. D. Acland, John Buchanan, G. Buchanan, Jellett, Andreae, T. F. Gibson, Theo. Barker,; Kenneth ; Murchison, Duncan Murchison, Lady Dehniston, Misses Prina, Tumor," Cicely Pratt, and Howell, . ' BALL AT TAI TAPU. One of tho most successful balls held in Tai Tapu was that ot the residents, wnicli took place in the Town Hall, on Friday evening. Over .60 couples took part in dancing to the music supplied by Wells's Jazz Band. The ballroom presented a • very -bright' appearance, being decorated with evergreens _ and streams of purple,and,yellow artistically arranged. Supper was served in a room adjoining . the ballroom, the tabltey being charmingly decorated with spring flowers. Miss A. Welsh and Mr K. Suckling made very capable secretaries, while the duties of were carried out by Messrs R. WiHan and V H. Silvester. Ambng' those present were: Mesdames Askm, Scott, Macartney, Herrick, Suckling, Heinzmann, Jones, Brown, Champion, Wallace, Paull, Bing, Cossar, Anderson, Mackenzie, O'Connell, Macartney, Brake, French, Jones/Wright, Tanner, Ryde, Hendry, Myers, Misses Cassin, Nutt, Humphreys, Everest, Welsh, Williams, Heinzmann ' (2), O'Connell, Best, Wright, Tucker,. McLay (2), Matheson, Dalwood,» Ruddy. Giimour, Oo.stello (H), Miller, Radford (3), Wheeler, Thomas, Ryan (2), Mangels (2), McDrury, Ryde (2), Bra'nthwaite,, Fus-. sell, Mahnke, Paull,; Bvng, Plumridge, Jones, Spencer, Messrs Agar, •- Brake, Jones (2), Heinzmann; Askin; Wallace, Suckling, O'Connell, Ryan,. Willan, Branthwaite-(3). Miller (2), Wheeler (2\ Mangels, Payne, Patterson, Kelly, Silvester, Smith,- Mahnke. Fitzpibbon, Blatchford, Watkins, Ward* Smith. . ' ' . ' ! WEDDINGS. RAMSAY-SLADEN. The Linwood'Congregational Church was the scene of one of the N prettiest wedd.ngs of the season on Tuesday last, when Miss Jessie A. .Sladen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred. Sladen, of Ohristchurch, was married to Mr I Peter Scott Ramsay, eldest son of Mr I and Mrs C. H. Ramsay, also of Christchurch. The Rev. 1,. Sarginson, of Bunedin. officiated at the ceremony. assisted by the Rev. Clyde Carr, and Miss C. Bell presided at the organ. The church was artistically decorated white flowers, whilst white streamers' hanging in festoons, were drawn to the centre, from which was suspended a beautiful white' floral bell, which hung directly over the heads of the bridal couple. The bride, who was given away by her father," -looked very sweet in a gown of soft ivory satin. The skirt was finely accordion-pleated the bodice being made with a cross-over front, drawn to each side with bows, the long ends of which were edged with white fur; tho. neck. .and sleeves ■ were also finished with fur. Her long train, which hung gracefully from the shoulders, was'beautifully hand-embroidered. The embroidered tulle veil was arranged under a crow.h made of silver leaves, tne euecb. being..very pleasing, wmle an exquisite Victorian posy ot lreesias and maidenhair fern, c.tugnt with numerous loops and streamers of narrow white ribbon, comp.eted a very beauti-ful-toilette. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Marion Sladen, sister of the bride. She was attired in a pretty frock -of lemon crepe do chine, tne skirt, drawn in by elastic at the foot, was worn with an' overslurt of lemon georgette, arranged in rows of petals, each of which was embroidered in tiny gold beads. The bodice, like that of the bride's, was made - with cross-over front, and drawn to each side with bows and ends; the' sleeves of georgette, and the bodice, were both daintily beaded. She wore a large picture hut, the brim of fine gold lace, and crown of lemon georgette, ornamented with a large gold rose. She carried a dainty Victorian pasy of lemon chrysanthemums, orchids and maidenhair fern. The second 'bridesmaid. Miss Mabel Sladen, also sister of the bride, wore a charming frock of shrimp pink georgette. The skirt was drawn in bv elastic at the foot, whilst

an overskirt of fine cream shadow lace, arranged in three tiers, gave a very charming effect. Tiny lemon flowers edged the -short sleeves and neck o£,the boafce. Her hat was of pink georgette, trimmed with a wreath of ti»y lemon flowers and narrow streamers of black ribbon velvet. She carried a Victorian posy of f ; k and mauve Sewers and maidenhair fern. Little Miss Joyce Sladen, niece of the bride, made a sweet little train-bearer in her frilled frock of ivory crepe tie chine, trimmed with tiny gink leaves. A band of tiny silver roses and pink leaves encircled her head, whilst she carried a neat little posy.' Mr F. M. U. Sheppard wus best man. and Mr Reg. T. Sladen, brother of the bride, was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held'at "The Beresford," where afternoon tea was served, and the usual toasts honoured. The bride's mother received her guests, wearing a gown of

black crepo de chine and eatin, with smart fur coat. • The bridegroom's mother was attired in b. smart tailored fabardine costume. .Later, Mr and Irs P. S. Ramsay left, nidst showers of confetti, by the ferry steamer, for the v North. Mrs Ramsay wearing a tailored costume of green velonr doth and smart toque of gold tissue. The popularity of the young couple was marked by the large crowd which assembled to witness the ceremony, ano by the number, of beautiful presents which they received.