WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17296, 7 November 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tho Ladv Editor wdi.be pI«*J«J . to receive' for publication m the . "Women-* Corner" items ol boci« or pergonal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement noti-es must beer tho signature'of both partie*. Cor"8I»n----dence is invited en any matter* ni fecting, or of intorart to, women. , Miss Galiowar (Dunedin) is staying j with"Mrs E-.-eitau Reicl. j Mi-w Una Rattray ' iai the guest of Mrs George He more, Fonda!tan, is now staying with -Mrs Ileiirv Cotterill. Cashmoro. Mr" and Mrs Gy h. Rutherford (Connemnra) are in town for Cup weeh. Micg Mollio B?ati ha* returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs McArtliur, Marlborough. Mrs F J Rolleston (Timaru) is visiting' friendd in Christohurch. Mrs J. H. Hall has returned from a Visit to Australia. Sister Bowie, <>*' Auckland, who ha.-? been spending a few days in Uiristclimch, leaves this morning tor the West Coast. Tho Hon. J. Griinmond, M.L.C., and .Mrs Grimmond are spending a wee* m Christchurdb. Mrs J 13 Clarkson (Sydney) came to tovai on Saturday from Wanna te, where ihe has been staying with Mrs Jovce Tompkins. She intends making an extended visit to New Zealand returning to Australia after the New War. , Mrs Basil Montgomery, who has been visiting Auckland, has returned to Ashburton. Mrs Murrev Jackson (Leinster road) is "spending a few days at Ashburton, with her sister, Miss Maxwell. .Mr Miln, North Island, is staying with his sister, Mrs Laxsen, Riccarton. Among the visitors, to Christchurch staying at St. Elmo are Mr and Mrs J H. Rhodes (Melbourne), Mrs J. Knox (Veiling* oll ) > Mr aud Mrs ' , Heard (Philadelphia), Miss Steadman (South Africa), Mr and Mrs Meredith (Waimate), Mr and Mrs Fumewix (Wellington), the.Hon HL. Michel, M L.C., and Mrs Michel (Hokitika), Mr T. M. Wilford, M.IV and Mrs Wilford, Mr and Mrs R. Wilkinson (Dunedin), Mrs J. T. Murpby and Miss Murphy (Timaru), Mr and Mre fc. J. (U.S.A.), Mr .and Mrs IX Robinson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs A. 0 Russell (Wancamui), and Mr and Mrs Hector Morpeth (Auckland). decent arrivals at the Clarendon for the- races ere Mr and Mrs Harry Dampior-Crossley (Kotherham), Mr and Mrs Frank (Akitio), Mr and Mrs P. Barker-(Gisborne), Mr and Mrs McParland (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Alan McLean (Wellington), Mr aim Mrs F W. Miller (Wellington), Mre Louis Smith (Wellington) and her sister, Mrs ; P. Taylor (Akitio). Visitors at Warner's are Mr and Mrs K. S. Williams, and .Miss Williams (Tokomaru. Bay), Mr raid Mrs J. O. Coop (Little River), Mr and Mrs G. B. Norwood (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs Alex Pirie'CVVeffiligton). At the United Service are Mr and Mrs J. L. Rnthven (Sydney) and Mr and Mrs P. O'Len'ry (Timaru) On Saturday evening, at bank." Fendalton, Mrs George Gould was hostess at &■ most delightful dance.. Included amongst her guests were several visitors who are in town ior thci races. The ballroom was most artistically decorated for the occasion,'and the music was supplied by Miss Macdonald e orchestra. Miss Gould and Miss Barbara, Gould assisted their mother in the entertainment of iher guests, amongst wihom were tlie Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, Mr and Mrs Roger Gould, Miss Aline Barton, Mr R. M. Macdonald and Miss Mary Macdonald. Captain and the Hon. Mrs Talm Rhodes, Major and JVlrs Hutton, Captain and Mrs Redmond Neill. Sir Charles and Lady Campbell,, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams. Mr and Mrs Douglas Deans, Miss Cicely and Mr Maurice O'Rorke, Mr and Mre Hugh Reeves, and Miss Betsy Reeves, Misses Boyle, Teschemaker, . Clifford, Unai Rattray, Betty Cotterill, Ella Hebnore, Shona Rhodes, Dorothy Bowden, Janet Russell (Hawke's Bay), Ida Duncan, •(Wellington), Rita Gibson, Jccelyn PvncJ Fanny Fox, Peggy Palmer, Valerie Reid, Doris Cracroft Wilson, Mr Derek Gould, Captain Southey, Captain Munday, the Hon. Brinsley Plunket, Messrs D. Cotterill, Cracroft Wilson, Gibson, D. Boyle, Eric Rhodes, Norman Campbell, Waterston, Rattray, Huwkee -.2), and Oowlishaw. The engagement is announced of Miss Rjsamond Petre, eldest daughter of Mrs Petre, St. Clair, Dunedin, to an Italian banker, Signor Armando Schretti," of Rome; also the engagement of Miss Isobel Petre, fourth daughter of Mrs Petre, St. Clair, to Mr Hubert O'Beirne, of Nelson. There was an animated scene ffit the Oddfellows' Hall, Woolston,. oh Thursday night at a very pleasing function, which took the form of a children's fancy dress • social, conducted by the lady stallholders, for a fete to be held in aid of St. Anne's Catholic Church, and every credit is djie to these ladies for the success achieved. One could not help being impressed by the earnestness of nearly 100 children, arrayed in their artistic fancy costumes, dancing to music supplied by Mr C. White. The judges, Mrs J. Hendren, Mrs Mitchell, siid Mrs • O'Connor, congratulated tho dancers on the fine display, and prizes wore awarded as follows':—Under six years, Marvin Reese (Butterfby), Ist; Ronnie Lees (Pundh), .2nd. Girls under 14 years, Unice Weekly (Harem I»ady), Ist; Flossie Page (Maori), 2nd. Boys under 14 years, Colin Hobson (Prince Arthui), Ist; Dennis Smith (Baker), 2nd.

Victors to the Roval Hotel are Mr and Mrs £. Shne Mr and Mrs J. Henderson tOamaru), and Mrs E. Mcßride (Oamaru). The Cathedral cake stall en .Saturday morning was in the hands of Miss Barker. Sne- was ably assisted by Mrs HL. Bowker and Miss Pappriii. The uiauy people who thronged the Square were most interested in the useful collection of things that their tables hold in the porch of Everybody's Picture Theatre. The Rotherhara Combined Croquet and Hockey Club gave a very enjoyable little euchre tournament mid dance in the Rotherham Town Hall on Friday, and the committee deserve great credit for the excellence of the arrangements. Tiie Rev. Canon T. J. Smith "•ave the ladies valuable assistance, and also presented the prizes to the winners of the euchre tournament. The prize-winners were Miss Le Compte and Mr H. Halkett, whilst the consolation prizes were won by Mrs Duncan and Mr Jack Danielson. Mrs Line (piano) and Mr Line (violin) supplied excellent music for the dance, and the supper was everything that could be desired. Mu#h intei<.=t was taken in the waltxin<* competition, which was won by Miss Venus Jell's and Mr Charles (Caldwell. Mr Colin Thompson presented the r-riws to the successful couole. The .indues were Mrs G. Jelfs nnd Mr Halkett. Mr Halkett also acted as master of ceremonies. Ring 3903. Mrs Olds, Maison Mareelle, j Court Hairdresser, 118 Gloucester street ' 'West. tf For the convenience of visitors to the city, Ballantyne's Luncheon and Tea Rooms, with lounge, are open daily from 9.30 a.m. Extended accommodation is available I'or morning and afternoon teas. '83023----J GARDEN FETE. A most attractive garden fete was owned on Saturday afternoon by Bishop Julius at li p.m.. oil the beautiful grounds of Mr H. Forwood, .Murray Place. Twelve hundred people were atti acted by the glorious gardens and tastefully decorated stalls. There was an exceptional display of saleable articles, the function being the annual sale of work by the Ladies' Guild of St Matthew's Church, St. Albans, the proceeds to be devoted to the new organ fund. The, unbounded success of the fete reflected great credit on the workers, and showed the satisfactory result of £195 6s 4d being taken. The stall-holders were as tollows:—' General work, Mesdames Harbidge and Thompson, and the Misses Harbidge; produce, Mr and Mrs Hugh Williams; sweets, Miss Jameson and the Misses kirk • books, Mesdames Macdonald and Hassall: babv linen, Mesdames Woodford, Forwood, and Miss D. Harrison; ■flowers, Misses Bower, Hamilton, Stocker. Eames, and Mrs G. Slater; bran-tub, Mrs Watkinson; Christmas tree Messrs L, Cuming. T. Harrison, L \rcher, and Miss E. Butcher; fruit salad, Mrs Kane; ice-cream, Misses A. Butcher, B. Walker, Messrs A. ford and S. Meerß; cakes, Mrs Griffith and Miss Gretton: afternoon tea, Mesdames Bennett, Hobbs, Burgess, Patrick, Noonan, Williams, Sibley Pearson, and Penney, Misses Ross Griffith, Armitage. and Reeves; Sunday School, Misses Ellers and Tinney; side-shows, Messrs Wilson, Harper, jnnd Birch, and. Masters Douglas and Basil Whitehead. . , Mnch-aDpreciated items were played by the C.E.M.S. Band. WEDDINGS. ! WATSON—STONE. A verv pretty wedding was celebrated at St. * John's Presbyterian Church, Methven, recently, when Miss Miriam Watson, eldest .daughter .of Mi and Mrs John Watson, "Glenurquhart,Methven, was married to Mr Jesso Stone, third son of Mrs M. E. Stone, Alford Forest road, Methven. Ihe. bride, who was given away by her father, was exquisitely gowned in white, souple satin, trimmed with pearls, and court train, lined with azure-tinted georgette. She also carried a beautiful showed bouquet of white flowers and fern. She was attended by Miss Lily Geddes, who wore a pretty frock ot apricot crepe de chine and a black picture liat, trimmed with apricot roses and black streamers, and earned a beautiful bouquet of mauve flower*. Miss Thelma Scott and Master Leo Pawson acted as train-bearers the former wearing a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chine, embroidered m paiO blue and pink, and the latter a cream velvet suit, the neck and ouffs finished in accordion-pleated. rufHe. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr M. A. Stone. The bride's mother wore a smart navy tailored costume, and black hat, relieved with vieux rose, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom's mother wore ..a black tailored costume, and a black hat, relieved with touches of silver, and carried a bouquet of mauve flowers. After the ceremony the guests, to the number of 150, adjourned to St..John's Sunday school hall, where they were received by Mrs Watson. Among tho guests were, friends from Christehurch, Timaru, Greendale, and surrounding districts. After full justice had been done to the many good things provided, the usual toasts were received and drunk with musical honours. Many handsome, presents were received, amongst them being a number of substantial cheques. Amidst showers of confetti • and the good wishes of those present, the happy couple departed by motor on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy tailored costume and a chic mauve hat, relieved with pink." DEWAR—DAWSON. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. James's Church, Waterton, recently, when Miss Christina Dawson, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Dawson, Waterton, was married to Mr James Lindsay Dewar. youngest son of the late Mr Robert Dewar, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The church was prettily decorated, and the ofnciatnig clergyman was the Rev. Barnett, of Tinwald. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of mauve silk and georgette, with the orthodox bridal veil and orange blossoms, and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaid was Miss Chnssie Taylor, cousin of the bride, and'she wore a pretty frock of pale blue crepe de chine, with hat to match. Miss Belle Anderson, also a cousin of the bride, made a pretty little flower-girl. Mr Andrew Dawson acted as best man. The "Wedding March" was played by ' Miss"* Mabel Staples. A reception was subsequently held at the residence of the oride's parents, and, during the evening, a dance was held in the W r aterton Hall. The bride was the recipient of numerous handsome presents. AN INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT. (By Cable—Press Association— Copyright.) (Australian and X.& Cable Association,) (Received November 6th, 0.0 p.m.) LONDON, November 5. Viscount Grey has become engaged to Lady Glenconner. [Viscount Grey (formerly Sir Edward Grey) is now in his 60th year. His first wife died in 1906, from the <effects of injuries sustained in a carriage accident. Ladv Glenconner's late husband, •who died ib tho early part of the year, was a brother of Airs Asquith and a leading figure in the political and social life of Scotland. Ladv Glenconner is a granddaughter of the first Baron Leconiield and rejoices in a rather picturesque combination of Christian names—viz., Pamela Genevieve Adelaide. Her eldest daughter, Clarissa, is the wife of the Hon. Lionel Tennyson, the weliknown cricketer who captained the English team in the later Test matches against the Australians.]