WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17247, 10 September 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Ladv Editor will be pleased to receive 'for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated., and engagement notices must bear the signature of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

On tho next visit of his Excellency the Governor-General to Dunedin, he will decorate Miss Annie Mendelsohn, formerly lady divisional superintendent of the Dunedin Nursing Division of the Hx,. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, who was recently appointed a donoat erf the Order of the Hospital of tit. John of Jerusalem in England—on appointment which frul>sequently rccoivea the sanction and approval of his Majesty King George V., the sovereign head and patron of the order. Miss Mendelsohn is the younger' sister of Mrs P. Selig, of Holly road. Mrs J. 11. Williams, the Misses "Williams (3), and Mr J. H. Williams (Wellington). returned yesterday from a visit to Dunedin, and are staying at Warner's. Mr and Mrs J. TV. Nolan, and Miss Nolan (Gisborne), arrive in Cliristchurch this morning, and vrill stay at the Clarendon. Mr? L. F. Hickman and her sister, Miss Vera Han nan, leave for Greymouth this morning. Mrs Newhurgli has returned from a trip to Australia. / Miss Cayley-Bobinson left last night for Napier, where she will stay with her sister, Mrs A. Young. Mr and Mrs V. E. Bevan and Miss Bevan have returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs R.. K. Ireland (Oamaru), are visiting Christchurch and are staying at the Clarendon. Misses M. and F. Fox (Auckland), who lrnvo been spending a week in Cliristchurch, leave for Dunedin to-day. Mr and Mrs W. Henderson, who have been wintering in Auckland, have re- j turned to Christchurch, and are spending a few days at the itoyal Hotel before going into their house in Feudal- I ton. ]

Mr and Mrs G. A. Findlay have returned to Dunedin. The engagement is announced from London, of Mrs Arnold Burrows, nfee

Bridge, formerly of Christchurch, to Percy Petch, of London, a partner in a long established firm of manufacturers. The marriage was to take place immediately. Mrs E. J. Barrett, "Woodlands, was tile hostosa at a handkerchief afternoon, in honour of Miss F. Milsom, who is leaving the district. During the afternoon, items wese given by Mrs Bortlnvick and Miss Waae, and Miss Thompson won the competition prize given by Mrs J. It. Chapman. A delicious afternoon tea was partaken of in the dining-room, which was tastefully decorated with spring flowers. Miss Milsorn was the recipient of many pretty handkerchiefs. The guests were: Mrs Evans, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Aitken, Mrs Park, Mrs Weavers, Mrs Chapman, Mrs Turner, Mrs Borthwiek, and the Misses Milson, Wade Boyd, Gibson (2). At th.iir weekly meeting on Thursday evening the members of the Avonside Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade underwent general tests, in preparation for the coming competitions. "Mrs Watkins, the lady superintendent, supervised tho practical work, which consisted mainly of first aid and invalid transport. An interesting talk on the treatment of concussion and- similar injuries was given by Mr H. J. Hoddinott, senior corps superintendent. Mr Hoddinott answered several questions bearing on the subj.-ct, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

The members of the Linwood Orchestra paid a surprise visit to the home of Mr and Mrs Bayliss, at Fendalton. and gave a programme of orchestral items, alid also solos by Messrs Bayliss, Hatch, Martin, and Brown. At tho close Mr Bayliss thanked tho jktformors, and ' expressed appreciation of the music. The ladies of the Durham street j Methodist Church have been very busy during the last few months preparing for a. sale of work, which is to be held next Thursday at 2.30 p.m. They have worked and gathered together a large assortment of fancy an 1 useful articles, children's garments being a speciality. Tho ladies have been encouraged in their work by the thought that if £2OO is raised, a gentleman has promised to give them £2OO, so as to relieve the parsonage land from, debt.. They confidently look forward to their lady friends and sympathisers coming to the sale on Thursday and buyirtg tho beautiful needlework, also useful articles and . children's garments, of which there is a splendid variety. Mr JLi. M. Isitt, M.F., will open the bazaar.

j A jolly little birthday party was given to Matron Pike by the nnrses of Essex Home this week, one of the large rooms being tastefully decorated by the staff in honour of the occasion. Dancing and games were indulged in during the evening, and musical items ing served. Among those present

were: Mesdamos W. H. Dale, A. Mulcock, McLean, A. H. Sneesby, A. G. Dale, Miss Hutton, and Messrs W. H. Dale, Sneesby. J. A imitate, F. E. Dale, . R. Halcroft, Ho;i<>, and 1 Ormandy. 0 Mr W. H. Atack (manager of the ' Press Association) nnd Mrs Atack, who have been spending a holirin.v in Christchurch, returned to Wellington last evening in the Mararoa. Mr Atack expressed his great surprise at tho wav suburban Christchurch had gone nnoad since his previous visit some years ago. Mr and' Mrs Atack were former residents of this city. Women have succumbed to the thrills of polo, hitherto considered an essentially masculine game (states an Engtish exchange). At the itoehampton Club recently, in the early mornings, a number of young women—all skilled horsewomen—have been prac- I tising 011 the polo grounds, astride, and showing great dash and daring. By th>- time tho ordinary members have arrived, the women polo players have usually finished their practice, which so far has bee a mostly confined to knocking the ball about and chasing it at high speed, rather than "riding off," which is a more dangerous part of the game. Ihe wo- j men players havo naturally created a certain mount of discussion. The Edgeware Bowling and Croquet i Club held their fourth social and dance ' in the Winton street Hall on Wednes- | day night, wh-11 a record gathering i spent a most enjoyable evening. This ; ends the winter programme of tho club. Vocal items were given by Miss Hopo, Misa C. Longton, and Mr J. Bennett. Excellent music was provided by Mr Greenwood. Mr il. Hoppy acted as M.C. Miss Chrissie Beggs, late of the staff of Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs, left Wellington for her home in Australia by tho Uiimaroa. on Thursday. • On Thursday evening Mr and Mi's H. C. D. van Asch, Ilangiora gave a very eujoyabl- military eiiciire party and dance in honour of Miss Evelyn Cunningham, who is to be married on Tuesday. Each guest brought a kitchen article and a large and useful variety of gifts were received. The rooms were beautifully decorated with bowls Of wattle and spring flowers. The prize winners for the euchre were Mesdames E. Fear, J. Stewart, r Miss F. Jennings, and Messrs T. Leech, J. Stewart and B. Murray, representing England. A dainty supper wae served, alter which dariftmg >vbb fenjoyed in the diningThose present included;.- Sir and Mrs W. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs F. B. Glasgow, Mr and iMrs W. E. Barton, Mr ana Mrs J. Dawson, Mr and Mrs T. Leech,. Mr and Mrs A. H. C. Orr (Oxford). Mr and Mrs J. McCrecken, Mr and Mrs E: Fear, Mr and Mrs D. Chapmaii, Mr and Mrs ,H. Burgin (Amberley), Mr and Mrs T. Shankland, Mr and Mrs W. C. Prosser, Mr and . Mrs J. Stewart, Mr and Mrs, J. Kinley, Mr and Mrs G. Leech, Mrs J.

S. Guthrie (Christchurch), Mrs E. Macfarlane, Mrs A. Fear, Mrs B. Jamieson (Christchurch), Misses F. Fuller. M. ! Moorhoiise, A. Lynskey, N. and N. Horrell, F. Jennings, E. Leech, M. Fear, D. Chapman, and Messrs A. Macdonald, C. Bailer, R. Chapman, R. Steele wood, M. Bailey, K. Ivippenberger, A. Will, D. Bailey, B. Murray (Christchurch). M. Leech, T. Henshaw, R. Cunningham, Drs. T. A. Will and I. Allen. . i Miss W. S. Fulton has relinquished the malironship the Waixau Blenheim, which she held for sixteen years.

Miss Mar Johnson, Geraldine, is staying with her aunt in Christcnurcii for a few days. Hie final entertainment in connexion with the Canterbury Ladies' Hockey 'Association's Tisiting teams was held in the Codena. Tea Booms on Wednesday ; evening, when.th© Otago I*adies'_ team . wero the gueats of the local Association. = A unique competition was indulged in, of which Miss Foley and Mr JC. Burr were the winners. Songs were contributed by Miss Gladys Cross and Messrs Down and Cummins, and a dance followed. A very plctasant evening was spent. Tho arrangements frere m the hands of Mrs E. M. Miles (secretary), and Miss M. Peaifce (assistant-secre-tary). Daffodil Dtty, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the funds of the Creche and Kindergarten Association, will be held this year on Wednesday, September 21st. The members of the committee intend to (haVe many wellstocked stales, and they will be very grateful for donations of flowers or any kind of produce. On Tuesday evening, in the Choral Hall, the girls of tho Y.W.C.A. will give a display of drill, marching, and folk-dancing;. About 100 girls will take par£ in thui performance, which will allow friends or tlio girls to see the fine physical culture work being done by Miss Jarvis. who is the director of phyucal work in tlhe Association.

LAME THROUGH CORNS. Manv persons are walking our streets daily, lame through torturing corns. Tb such we send out the gla<r tidings that corns can be cured. The cure lies in Glanyille's Special Cbrn Cure. A few applications will end corns for erer. . Is 6d from the maker, D. Ferguson Glanrille. chemist. High street. | G535&5448 Particularly smart and pleasing effects in New Spring Millinery are now being shown by Miss Rosioa Price* I whdse Millinery Salon is in High street, I opposite Peterson's the jewellers. The selection ■ is unusually comprehensive, and includes all the best and most novel , of this season's fashion features. Inspection invited. 6 A splendid show of smart jumpers and blouses for summer wear may be seen at the, Economic, • 119, Manchester street. " Just opposite Heywood's.— Dainty Jumpers, Dainty Blouses at prioes to suit ail. Made to order in any colour and design. R9631—377 importance of uusing high-grade Toilet Preparations cannot be too j strongly stressed. Ballantyne's stock onlv the best. A new supply of Pivers' well-known Perfumes, Boaps, and Face Powders are now showing at Ballantyne's. All are daintily boxed and moderately priced. 9

FACIAL BLEMISHES CREEP UPON YOD UNAWARE. , A rough, coarse-textured skin objectionable little blemishes—how easily any one of these annoying foes of loveliness can gain a hold. And yet how eaaj to ward them off! Just a few visits to Madam Sands, just a little treatment by her hand, Vibro or Electrical Massaging, and your skin will quickly take on the fresh bloom of youth. When you call bring the kiddie.for a Buster-Haircut. 'Phone 8191 now and make an appointment. Madam Helen Sands' Toilet Salon is in Stewart Dawson's Buildings. Take lift. > 58948-4922 SPECIAL TO LADIES. You are invited to inspect the latest advance models, in footwear to be had in a large variety of styles and shades to blend the 1 season's newest dresses. Tiie gpods are made on American lasts of the finest quality genuine French Glace Kids and Patent Leathers to be had, only at 129 Manchester street, first boot shop from Clock Tower.—so2 FURS FOR EVERYONE. The magnificent stock of quality Furs at T. Best and Co., Ltd., 140 Lichfield street, has got to be absolutely cleared this month owing to the firm temporarily grnng up its retail business through inability to secure suitable premises. In order to clear the stock, no reasonable offer will be refused. This represents a unique opportunity to secure quality Furs at low prices that hare never existed before and are never likely to exist again. 7