WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17394, 3 March 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will T>e jnewefl to receive for publication in tne "Woman's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items Bnoula be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matter* aXfecting, or of intereit to, women.

At last night's meeting of the Navy League, it was decided to make Mrs W. Wilson a life member of the league, in appreciation of her services. ' Mrs E. Hay, of Sumner, leaves this week on a visit to England and tne Continent.

- Mrs Evelyn Wright, of Wellington, is visiting her mother, Mrs R. Hill Fisher, "Woodbridge," Carlton street. Sir Thomas and Ladv Parkinson, who have been guests at Wharanui for the last Honth, have left to tour the North Island prior to their departure for England in Mav, when Miss Murray will join them for an extended tour. Master Eewi Murray also leaves for England bv the Buapehu on March 7th, and will remain there for some years.

Mr and-Mra J. H. vxoss and family have been spending some six weeks on the East Coast as guests at Wharanui, The Shades, and Woodbank, after being two years in British East Africa. They left the Coast a few days ago,' and intend leaving for Africa by the Ulimaroa from Wellington to-day, to take up their residence for good there.

Mrs W. B. Clarkwjn (Sumner) ha* returned from Waimate, where she ha* been visiting Mrs Joyce Tompkins. Mr and Mrs Brio Baume, who are taking up their residence in Christchurch, will arrive from Wellington at the week-end.

Our own . correspondent telegraphs tbatereference was made at the meeting of the Greymouth Borough Council on Wednesday night to the approaching marriage of Mr T. E. Y. Seddon. M.P. The Mayor (Mr J. D. Lynch)j on behalf of the Council and people of Greymouth, extended to Mr Seddon best wishes for -4; he future happiness and success of himself and his intended bride. Mr Seddon, in-re-turning his sincere thanks, said hsyhad had a busy time recently, and was now in the throes of getting the house ready. "I never knew what if*trouble it waß before, but I suppose that is onlv the beginning, of my worries,'' said the member for Westland, amidst laughter. It was very fine to feel he had the good wishes of the Council and the people of Greymouth, he added. He would convey their wishes to someone in Christehurch. Mr. Seddon concluded by stating that he would bo pleased to settle down in Greymouth, and his services would be at the disposal of the town in everything concerning its welfare. Mr Seddon'ft marriage to Miss Beatrice Wood will be solemnised at St. Mary's.Church. Merivale, Christehurch, on March 15th. Miss Westall (London) has leffrChrist-' church for Culverden, to spend a few days with Mrs Marmaduke Bethell, Pahau Pastures.

The Mayor will open the Shirley Flower Show in St. Stephen's Sunday School to-morrow.

Miss Joyce, "Haeremai," Sumner, has returned from a visit to Bahmer. Miss Olive Thorpe, who recently left Lyttelton for Melbourne, has won a ono year's scholarship for singing at the Melba Conservatorium, Albert street, Melbourne. **

The engagement is announced of Miss Naomi Mantell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Mantell, of Sydney street, Wellington, to Mr A. C. W. Warding, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Harding, of Parnell, Auckland, formerly of Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Stroud. Mrs Fraser, and Miss Gaetgens (Sydney) leave for the North to-night. '■.,-•

Amoncst the guests at the Clarendon are Mrs H. C. Wilson and Miss K. Wilson (Lower Hutt). Mrs J. M. Richardson, and Miss Parsons (Lower Hutt), and Mr and Mrs K. B. Bain (Elthami.

Mr and Mrs Travers and BrigadierGeneral J. 0. Travers. English visitors who arrived in "Ghristchurch yesterday, are staying at the Clarendon." The guests at the Rb.val Hotel include Miss D. Ogg, Mr Layson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs E. H. Cucksey (Opotiki), and Mr and Mrs J. Chapman.

Miss Annie Pilkington, who is leaving Akaroa at the week-end. was entertained on Wednesday evening by the members of the choir and Bible classes in connexion with the local Presbyterian Church. A number of the older members of the congregation were also present. During an interval in the evening's programme of music, games, and competitions, the Rev. J. W. 'Hayward, on behalf of the choir and j the Bible class, presented Miss Pilkington with-a token of esteem and goodwill, and extended to her the cordial good wishes of the church- people for her future %-rell-being. Miss Pilkinton was very warmly received as; she roseVto make her acknowledgments of; the hearty farewell tendered to her.

: A drawing-room meeting ■ was held: at the Burwood vicarage on Thursday, to form a guild to help,S. Saviour's Efoine. After some discussion it was decided to combine with the local, branch of the Mothers' Union, with a membership of twenty-four, the guild to be galled '•The Burwood Darning and Mending Guild." Mrs Walford and -Miss''" Foster undertook to knit socks and Bihglets for the Home, and each member will be responsible for a donation of jam each year. After a short musical programme, afternoon tea brought the meeting to a close. Those present were Mesdames Bampton. Armstrong. Hobbs, Griffiths, Clarke, Seymour, Wrilford, Ball, Palmer, Shand, Tobin,and Garland, and the Misses Atkinson, Foster, Bandston. and Tobin. ~ A ; very enjoyable afternoon was held yesterday, when Mrs H. J. Marriner entertained the members of the Women' of the Navy League, at her residence, Nayland street, Sumner. The function was arranged for the purpose of saying good-bye t«o Mrs W. Wilson, who has-been chairwoman for the past five years; and who Is now leaiving for England. During the; afternoon Mrs Marrinor, in a (very happy speech, presented the departing} guest on behalf of the members-of the committee with a fawn, suede handbag, fitted with a purse,' and in doing! so referred to the great work > done liy Mrs Wilson during her term, of office, and concluded by wishing her a happy voyage. The recipient suitably responded. A very dainty afternoon tea was dispensed 'raid songs were given liy Mrs' W: Wilson and Mrs E. W. Pidgeon. Amongst those present were Mrs C Beadel Mrs Theo. Barker, Mrs H. S. Batchelor, Mrs W. B. Fox, Mrs A. E. Smith, Mrs H. Wyatt, Mrs L. PhippsBlack, Mrs E. H. Wyles, Mrs J. Nl Irwin, Mrs H. J. Raphael, Miss Heywood, and Miss L. Cresswell. Bright leather gloves, bearing, painted designs of large blue cornflowers and pink cabbage roses, are now on sale in London shops. Regent street has decided that the time has come for milady to give; more attention :to the adornment of her hands. Hitherto she has expressed her boul in coats, dresses, hats, shoes, and veils of many colours; but has been .content ; in tho matter or gloves to ring; the changes from, black, through gfey and fawn, to white. #; In connexion with the Lowisham General Hospital Fair, which takes place in August next, Mrs Nottingham and Mrs Newell and assistants" are conducting a sale of home-made cakes, scones, meat-pies, etc., in the vestibule of the Grand Theatre, Cathedral square, to-morrow morning. The vestibule has been kindly placed at their disposal by the management of the Grand Theatre, and purchasers can be sure of a plonti-. ful supply of the best of home-made delicacies; in fact; such an assortment is assured that everything necessary for a first-class lunch may ie obtained on the spot. The object in view, namely, the _ establishing of -..; a newwing at Lewisham Hospital for the bonefit of the poor of all denominations, should alone ensure good business being done. Intending purchasers would be wise to visit the stall at the earliest opportunity on Saturday morning. Amongst the guests staying* at St. Elmo are:—Mr and Mrs Lamb (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Horrobon (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. W. Wilson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs P. South (Wellington), Miss Murgatroyd (Wellington), Miss Fleming (Wellington), Miss Bundle (Wellington), Mr'and Mrs Come (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Hutton (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Carr and family Australia), and Miss JBushell (Dunedin). Last evening. Mrs C. Lamb, of Flockton street, St. Albans, was entertained by a number of her young friends, musical items and dancing making the evening pass quickly. A dainty supper was served in the breakfast-room. Amongst those present were:—-Misses Doris Howarth Nancy State; Gwen Gilpin, Ruby Sycamore, Emuy Tdleyshort. Silver Storer, Gladys Cross, Grace Clark, Violet Tims, Messrs W. Brown, L. Toomey, D. Collins.; F. and A. Howarth, W. State, J. Hitchens, H. and C Lamb, R. Falloon, J/ Brooks, H. and D. Sinclair, J. Barwfck. The evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lane Syne." i

Mrs B. B. Millton, who has been spending a few,days in town, returned to "Birch Hill" yesterday.

Mr and Mrs "Walter Jones (InvercarfiiU). accompanied hy their niece, Miss D. Gifford, v Wellington, arrived from the North yesterday, and are staying at the Clarendon. At Warner's are Mr and Mrs J. Kirkcaldie, who arrived from Wellington yesterday, Mr and Mrs 6. Wright.., (Sydney), Mr- and Mrs I>. Nichols (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs Alex. Geddes (Auckland). Miss E. M. Edwards, of the Christchurch Y.W.C.A. staff, who has been in Kaiapoi for the last six months, managing the hostel established by the Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing; Conia, left for the North Island on aesday night, to undertake the reorganisation and extension of Y.W.C.A. work i n Gisborne during this year. To show their appreciation of Miss Edwards's fine work in Kaiapoi, Mrs J. H ißlackwell and Mrs T. Leithead, with the girls of the hostel, invited members of the Christehurch Board and Association to a tennis afternoon on Saturday last, to bid good-bye to Miss Edwards, and also introduce Miss Johnstone, who will organise club and social work there this year. Among the Christehurch visitors were Mrs G. Bowron (president) and Mrs Newburgh, and members of "the Christehurch staff. The Kaiapoi girls presented Miss Edwards with a travelling clock and a manicure set, expressing their appreciation of her stay amongst them, and their great regret at her departure; and the directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Go. also presented Miss Edwards with a' travelling rug, with embroidered monogram, in recognition of her spendid management.