WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17318, 2 December 1921, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Woman'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 Marjorie Wells has returned from a visit to the" country. Mrs Bruco Douglas is spending a few days in town. Mrs Alister Mackenzie (Pleasant Point) has gone to Mount Thomas, u hero she will be the guest of her aunt Mrs Brown, for a few days. Mrs John Hoggitt (Dunedin) returned to Christchurch from Hanmer last evening. Captain and Mrs Edkins, who have been spending a month in Christchurch, left for the north last night, but intend revisiting Christchurch a few months hence. Mrs Alex Newton and Mrs Oswald Hcbb (Wellington) are staying at Warner's Mir. and Mrs Bevan Brown have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs J. Russell Wilford returned from Hanmer last night. Mr 3 Martin, secretary of the Women's Club, Wellington, who is now visiting Temuka, will spend the week-end with Miss Trent, Cashmere Hills. Mrs McCracken and Miss Bailey, "Havland,'' motored to town to-day, where they will spend a few days before going on to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs H. Dalzell left on Thursday) on a (visit to Dunedin.

. Miss Greta Wright and Miss Stella Dorman (Fendalton) leave to-day to spend the week-end with Mrs G. Wright, Mount View, Annate Mrs W\ H. Clark is going into Mrs George Hall's house on Cashmere Hills for the Christmas holidays, and Mrs Hall will go to Mrs Clark's house at Sumner. i Captain and Mrs W. W. Dove left for Wellington last night, en route for their home in Auckland. Mrs C. A. Siram3, a visitor from Western Australia, is staying at the Clarendon. Mrs Rees H. Morgan and Miss Valmai Morgan, who have been visiting the South Island, left by the Wahine last night for Wellington, en route to Auckland. Mrs Beauchamp Lane is confined to her house, and will not be able to take the Victory Memorial cake stall tomorrow morning. Her place .will bo taken by Mrs George Gould and Mrs Pyne.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs E. R. L. Knight, Hoon Hay road, gave a cup anil saucer afternoon for her euest, Miss M. E. M. Sloan, of Glasgow who is shortly to be married. A very pleasant afternoon was spent by all, and many pretty and dainty cups were received. Some of those present were: Misses Knight, Sloan, Ruston, Rainey (2), Townshend, Mesdames Knight, Guthrie, Rule, Hunnibell, Cheesman, Petrie, Mulcock, Neave, Salniond, Nalder, Styche, Claridge, Westerby and Martin. !

The engagement is announced of Ida, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs B. BGrange, of St. Albans, Christchurch, to Gordon R. Tyrrell, son of Mr H. Tyrrell, Wellington. Miss Edith Acheson, of Wellington, will leave on 10th inst. by the Niagara for England, via Honolulu. During her absence, which "will probably be for about a year, Miss Ache son wfll study the methods followed in the schools in London, for which purpose she, with two other teachers, has been chosen bv the Department. It is understood that Miss J. Chapman, of Pnlmerston North, is also proceeding to England for the same purpose. The Pharaohs of old Egypt had their scarabs, and in collections and museums we may still' see these curious jewels. But modern times have not seen any material use of insects or insect patterns in the jeweller's arts. To-aay, however, there is quite a vogue in Paris calling for the incorporation in pendants, necklaces, and pins, not of tho mere counterfeit presentment of insects, but of the actual insects themselves preserved in one way or another. The Parisian jewellers follow here the lead of the Egyptians, in that they employ for the most part exotic coleoptera (in the vulgar tongue, beetles) of warm and iridescent colourings. The Hmriller species, like the lady bugs or lady birds or lady beetles, known under one or another of these names wherever English iB spoken, are for tho most part seen in the form of necklaces or cirolets of some description; while the larger beetles are nicely available for use, single, in more pretentious ornaments of the clasp or brooch or stiok-pin order.

A lecture of unusual interest was given by Nurse Maude on Tuesday evening, to members of tho Beckenham Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance.- ' In lier capacity as a public benefactor, Nurse Maude well knows the treatment accorded to the care of the "aged," explaining that those in the heyday of youth often fail to realise how much they Bhould do for the old folks, who bo much ' appreciate patient kindness. Nurse Maudo was indeed a welcome visitor to the Ambulance rooms and was heartily thanked/ by members for her instructive and beneficial lecture. On Saturday aftornoon, at the St. Mary's vicarage grofunds, a sale of work, for which tho Ladies' Sewing Guild have been working energetically for several months, will be held, the proceeds of which will be used to pay off part of tho debt on the vicarage.The stall-holders are as follows: — Guild, Mrs Sydney Lawrence, Miss Cholmondeley, and others; produce, Mesdames Haggitt, J. G. Vernon, P. Greenwood, E. H: Hamilton, Jl Scarvcll; art, Mrs Geoffrey Hamilton and others; sweets, Misses C. Ledger, H. Orbell, F. Fox, J, Ronaldson, L. Bean, M. Robinson, and D.. Thackerj Girls Guild,' Miss - Maling . and members; cake, Mesdames Kloxam, Hart, Fox, Cooper, Congrcvo, and MoKechnie; afternoon tea Mesdames G. Helmore, T. Gibson, C. Be ad el, G. Tapper, and W. n H. Norton; Christmas tree, Misses Haggitt. At a recent meeting lield in connexion with the Lewisham Hospital extension scheme, it was decided, by the members of tne executive committee, that the monster bazaar to be held in August next be the "Lewishahi General Hospital Faiir." At a meeting of stall-Jiolders held last night, it was decided to hctfd sales of cakes, produce, etc. on Saturdays, commencing immediately before .Christmas, in the vestibule of the Grand Theatre, kindly offered for the purpose by the manager, Mr E. J. Pegg, A garden party to raise funds for stocking the stalls will be held/ at Lewisham in Marchi Mrs Frank Graham expressed her willingness to assist in the management of a stall. A party of ladies frorri the St. Albans Tennis Club - went ti> • llangiora yesterday and played ft most enjoyable match against tie Rangipra ladies, by whom they. were entertained at luncheon and .afternoon tea. The Rangiora representatives were Mrs Hickman, Mrs van Asch, 'Mrs Shankland, Miss Guv, Miss Jennings,. Miss Gelling,. Miss Greig, and Miss Freda Webber, while the St. Albans players, who proved victorious, were Mi's Manning, Mi's Sampson, Misses Taylor, Gillanders, Mabel Dorman, Greta Wright, Mabel West and Stella Dorman.

Last evening iu the Navy League Hall, prettily decorated for the occasion with .bowls of whito manuka, syringa, and daisies, a large assemblage greatly appreciated an interesting account, given by Eng.neer-Lieu-tenant E. Meikle, late Royal Navy of his experiences in the Battle of Zeebrugge. Musical items were contributed by Miss Eileen McDavitt, Mr Leslie Fleming, and Mr iluttou, and some fine lantern slides were exhibited. Amongst the audience were Mr H. J. Marrinor, Brigadier-General Andrew and Miss Marjorie Andrew, Professor and 1 Mrs Blunt, Mr and Mrs BevanBrown, Dr. Borrie, 'Mrs Charles Beadel and Miss Beadel, Mrs Sleigh, Miss Overton, Mr and Mrs A. Mertcn, Mi's Norton Francis, Mrs and Mits Thelma Raphael, Mrs and Miss Esther Batrhclor, Miss Heywood, Mrs Theo. Mies Macbeth, Miss Sheila 'Sutton, Miss Cresswell, Mrs Wyatt, Mrs F. Robinson, Miss Taylor, Mr Henrv Holland. Great interest is being taken in the fair which is to be • held to-morrow at the Phillipstown School grounds. One of the chief attractions is the baby show, ■ for which Mr and Mrs Steeds are presenting two beautiful silver mugs one for the best baby under nine ' months, and the other for the best baby _ under two years, and it is expected that the judges, Nurse Maude and fturse Marriott will have a busy time. Much work has been done by a band of ladies under the direction of Mr Wilkinson (chairman) and Mrs Wilkinson. Tho stall-holders are: Work stall, Mesdames Harris, Orrnandy, and Brett; afternoon tea, Mrs Papps; produce, Mr Hazard; jumble, Mr Ormandy; bran tubs. Miss Metherell and Miss Paynter; cocoanut shies, Mr Empsonj ice creams. Mrs Brett; soft drinks, ' Mr and Mrs Wright; sweets, Miss ilenzies and staff of teachers. Other workers include Mesdames Haig, MoKie, Wright, Tysbn, Mapplebeok, and Sinclair. The Salvation Army Band will be in attendance.

Ballantvne's Toilet Salon offers expert service in all matters of Beauty Culture and Toilet Hygiene. The following are specialities: Face Massage, Head Massage, Manicuring, Electrolysis, Hair Staining, Henna Shampoo Hair-cutting, and Hair-dressing. 7 FLOWER. SHOW AT WOMEN'S CLUB. At the Canterbury "Women's Club yesterday afternoon was held a particularly good show of roses, sweet peas, carnations, and antirrhinums, grown and exhibited exclusively by members of the club. Air Nairn, who acted as judge, complimented the members on the perfection of the blooms, being particularly complimentary in his remarks on "9?ie roses and carnations. The prizes were awarded as follows:—Roses: Class 1, <> varieties: Mrs C. C. Davis 1, Mrs W. H. Clark 2, Mrs M. C Keane 3. Class 2, section 1, 3 pink roses: Mrs 0. C. Davis 1, Mrs Newburgh 2, Mrs W. H. Clark 3. Section 2, 3 red roses: Mrs C. Davis 1, Mrs W. H. Clark 2, Mrs Sr.eight and Mrs Keane (equal) 3. Section 3, 3 white roses: JirsC.C. Davis 1, Mrs T. E. Taylor 2, Mrs W. H. Clark 3. Section 4, 3 yeliow roses: Mrs C. C. Davis 1, Mrs W. H. Clark 2, Mrs McKay 3. Clas6 3, sweet-scented roses: .Mrs W. H. Clark 1, Mrs Broadway 2. Class 4, climbing and cluster roses; Mrs T. E. Taylor 1, Mis Broadway 2. Cli»6s 5, best collection of roses: Aire C. C. Davis 1. Mrs AL C Keane 2.,,-Urs T. E. Taylor 3. Antirrhinums: Mrs A. F. Carey 1, Mrs Speight 2. Carnations: Mrs Sciineider 1. Sweet peas, Class 1, <5 varieties: Mrs McKay 1, -Mrs Davis 2. Class 2, 3 varieties: Airs Carey 1, Mrs Davis 2. Best collection of sweet ! peas: Mrs Davis 1, .Mrs Oiven 2, Mrs Jay 3. Best collection flowers: Mrs Carey 1, 'Mrs Stoddart and Miss Broadway (equal) 2. WEDDINGS. HULSTON—CALDER. A pretty wedding was recently celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Christchurch, when Miss May Calder, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Calder. "Stoneycroft,' 1 Haikett, was married to Mr Arthur James Hulston, youngest boii of the late Mr and Mrs J. Hulston, West Melton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Pringle. M.A., Edendale, Southland, assisted by tho Rev. John Paterson, M.A. Raynor White presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air John Calder, wore a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chine, the bodice and side-panels of which were embroidered witJi crystal beads and pearls. The court tram of brocaded satin was caught on the shoulders with pearl ornaments. Her veil, beautifully embroidered, was held in position with a wreath of' small silver leaves and : orange blossom. She carried a shower J bouquet of choice hot-house flowers. ' The bridesmaid was Aliss Janet Buckley, who wore a pale pink crepe de ' chiue frock, with tiny frills of satin : ribbon of the same shade, and a pretty ' black lace hat with trimmings to cor- ! respond with her frook. Her bouquet was composed of pale pink roses tied \ with, black tulle streamers. Mr Ver- \ non Davies was best man. A reception was afterwarda held at the Cadena. Mr 1 and Mrs A. J. Hulston left later for 1 their honeymoon, the bride wearing a 1 navy braided costume and a navy georgette hat, trimmed with pink and touches of gold. J LONDON DTVOROES. {By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian mud N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, November 30. Gladys Cooper, the well-known ac- ' tress, has been granted a decree for the restitution of conjugal rights against her husband, Captain Buekmaster. The Court of Appeal upheld the ap- ; peal by Miss Amy Richardson against the Divorce Court decision that she , was guilty of misconduct .with Lieut.- • Colonel Norman Rutherford, who mur- ; dered Major Seton, Australian soldier, in 1919,. and who is now confined , in a mental hospital. The Master of the Rolls stated that the Bench j thought the decree then granted should not be made absolute, pending argument as to the effect of the present decision upon the issue of adultery. [Airs, Rutherford reoently petitioned for a divorce. The suit was undefended, but Miss Richardson, a cousin of respondent, with whom misconduct was . alleged, intervened, and denied misconduct. The Judge found that misconduct had been proved, and granted a decree nisi.]