WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17395, 4 March 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will /be peaMfl to receive for publication in tuo "Woman's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parses. Correspondence- is invited on any matters alfecting, or of interest to, women.

Lady Rhodes arrived from Wellington with Sir Heaton Rhodes yesterday. Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes will be at Otahuna for a few days. Itfr and Mrs Alister dark (Victoria), n-no have been sending a few weeks at Temuka, are at present the guests or Mr and Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley." -Mrs C M. Ollivier leaves to-day.for a ten days' visit to KaiHoura, Blenheim, and Nelson. Mr and Mrs Harry Dampier-Crossley (Rotherham) are staying at the Clarendon. . Mrs O'Rorke, who has been spending several weeks in Temuka, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Peggv Palmar, who has been visiting Miss Rachel EHvorthy (Timaru), returned to Christchurch last night. Miss Cowlishaw and iMiss Joan Lee leave early next week for a trip to England. Mrs Frazer (wife of Mr Justice Frazer), Miss Dorothy Frazer, and Miss Muriel St. George Douglas are leaving Christchurch to-day f<fr a trip to Westland and Nelson, via the Otira and j Buller Gorges. Mr and Mrs George Merton have returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp is visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Gladys Cotton and Miss Margaret Morton are spending a fortnight m Dunedin. Miss Dorothy Elliot, who has been visiting the West Coast, lett last night for her home in Bulls. Miss Mildred Trent left last night for a holiday visit to Wellington. She intends returning to Christchurch, via Blenheim and the East Coast-. Miss Florence Walker (Auckland) is visiting Christchurch, and is staying at the Federal Hotel. Miss Lorna Turnbull (Wellington), who has been' visiting Christchurch friends, is spending a Few weeks witn Mrs Alf. Fooks, Ashburton, before paying a.round of visits in Timaru. Mr and Mrs C. H. Scott (Dunedin) are staying at the Clarendon. Jit and Mrs F. C. Crawford (London) have returned to Christchurclr" after visiting the Cold Lakes. The engagement'is announced of Mifes Gladys Ethel Kempthorae, second daughter of Mr and -Mrs C. P. Kempthorne, Railway terrace, wawa, tormerlv of Greymouth* to Mr A. B. Stone, chief accountant m- the Agricultural Department, .Wellington. Mrs Boyle, who is shortly leaving ror a visit to England, entertained, at her hoine at Riccarton, the members, ot the Riccarton: Mothers! Onion. A most enjoyable time wasspent and, before the guests dispersed, the Rev. E. A. Shore thanked Mrs Boyle for her kindly interest in the work of the union and for the great help she had given in the past, and asked her : accept as a memento a violet sued© book-cover and marker. ' Mr and Mi% C. C. Davis left for, Auckland last evening. They intend motoring through from Wellington via Napieir and Rofcorua. ) The Cathedral Sodality of the Children of gave a very enjoyable datioe on Thuraky evening m the Hibernian Hall. The music was sup l plied by Miss E. Tilleysihort's orchestra,. .Over fifty couples wero present. The committee responsible for the arrangements weue: Misses McAloon (2), Brown, Kiely, Smith, Hartigan, Nelli-; gan, Brogan, Messrs Behnens, McAloon, and Toomey. Amongst were Misses Cavanagh (2), M. >Y o1 " freys, Gleeson, Harrington, M. O'Brien, Murphy, N. Kiely," E. PearcCj L. Thompson, Scrimgeour, Nelson, Nolan, Messrs Dobbs, O'Malley, Blackaby, McCarthy, Cavanagh, Farloon (2), • State; W. Brown, O'Lauglilin, Dix, Sweeney, and Nelson. Maternal'mortality was the principal subject of dissuasion at Wednesday's session of the Medical Conference. Dr., H. Jellett, of Christchiirch. recently Professor of Midwifery at the Dublin University. opened by reading a Valuable contribution to the subject. Dr. D. S. Wylie, Director of Hospitals/of the Health Department,.also paper, and Dr. "Traey-IngMs, of Auckland, made a similar contribution to the proceedings. An interesting disicussion followed. Various, of- ma.ternal, deaths were analytically treated, and the technique of medical attendance on maternity cases discussed at length with a view to arriving at course was the most suitable method of practice in hospitals and private houses, and'the conditions' under which such practice would be carried out'. A report on the matter had been prepared by a special committee of th« Health Department, and they had referred the question involved to the congress as'the most complete authority ,to deal with it. t At her home, "Mount . Loretto" Cashmere, on Thursday , night, Miss Nellie Hayward, who, with- Miss Kathleen 1 | Garven, leaves for England by the Ruahino on ed about fifty of her "pupils at a'musical "At Home."' The hostess wore a turquoise blue crepe, de chine frock with bead-criibrojdery, arid Miss Garven wore black satin • with gold net tnnic. A musical programme, contributed by Miss Hayward, Miss Garven, Miss Agnes Cunningham, Miss Nit'a Graham, Miss Elwood and Mr Lusk, was greatly enjoyed by the guests. On - evening, at the Y.W.C.A., Latimer square, the election of Members' Council for the year, was held, and, in spite of the wet weather, was very well' attended. After the election -a jolly social evening was spent, with games, dancing, and musical items, contributed by Misses B. Rfiidel, $. Willmore, and W. Green, ■and. a ".very amusing slnt ' by the Y.M.C.A. Gracert Party, of a "Movie" I operator, and his methods, with actors j and "actresses" in costume. The following are the names .of those, elected to the 'Members' Council: Misses A. Hardie, E. Bachelor, E. Clements. M. Brewins, T. Eldridge, N. Thornton, N. Pickering, N. Bassett, M. Jones, E. Redpath, E. Hall, H. Wills

i The singing class held nt the Y W C.A., under the conductorship of Mr A. Lilly, A.R.C.0., will- resume practice on Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. Any girl mav join the class, particulars of which 'may be obtained from the Y.W.C.A. office. A pleasant afternoon was spent on Thursday, when Mrs G. Bowron, president of the Young Women's Christian Association, invited members .of the Board of Directors to her home at Cashmere, to meet Mrs J. F. Buxton for the first time since her marriage. Mrs Buxton has been a member of the Board for three years, sfad a valued helper on the Cafeteria Committee. Opportunity was taken to present Mrs Buxton with-a gift for her home, with the good wishes and felicitations of the Board. Among those present were Mrs F. M Warren, Mrs G. M. Lester, Mrs j White, Mrs A. H. Turnbull, Mrs G. Blackmore, Mrs R. Malcolm, Mrs W. Machin, Mrs W. Baumber, Mrs V. ) Mathews, Mrs Lucas, Misses Pannett, Manning, Clark, and Law. The Governor-General has, received the following.cablegram, from the Secretary of State for the Colonies.- "Her Roval Hi<rhness much appreciates the , wish of tlfe women of New Zealand to present her with a wedding gift of dis- j tincVve New Zealand make, which she will be Dleased to accept. Her Royal Highness asks that her best thanks may be conveyed to the donors." . • HAIR TINTING. It is regrettable to see the charm of perfect features marred by grey or faded hair, especially when one considers how j simple it is to restore it to its natural | youthful'.colour and lustre. The Perfect j Tinting - Fluid permanently banishes grev hair in 30 minutes. Call or 'pfconaj 5189. making an appointment with Mi3s j Ritchie, Elite 'Toilet Rooms, Starland Buildings, Colombo street. Falling hair, dandruff, baldne?s, etc., all successfully treated. Electrical massage, treatments by Vibro or Violet Ray. Open Friday evenings. R9056-6878 A REFRESHING BATE. •After a sultry nor'-west day a warm bath, to which has been added a little of Morny's Bath Salts, will be found both invigorating and refreshing. They are so delightfully fragrant, and the full variety of perfumes include your favourite. Morny's compressed Bath (salts can bo specially recommended. Take your choice. All prices. Obtainable from D. Ferguson Glanville, chemist, High street, Christchurch. GSBQ4-7693 Miss Rosina Price, having just received a special consignment of the newest millinery suitable for autumn wear, is now offering same for 29s 6d, at her Salon, the Triangle, High street opposite' Petersens, Ltd. Come and inspect the wonderful bargains, in highclass millinery. 1068 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. The first meeting of the Christohurch Branch of tihe National Council of Woman for 1922 was held this week. Representatives from the Christchurch' W.C.T.U., the Canterbury Mothers' Union, the Social Hygiene Society, Canterbury Women Teachers' Association, and the Y.W.O.A. were present.; Mrs Macdonald, president of the Women's Service Guilds of West Australia was also present. Miss Henderson presided. The meeting decided, to endorse the proposal ■of the Auckland Council that £25 be spent in organising work and the balance of the legacy left by the late Mrs Daldy be invested. . secretary was instructed to write to the Women Graduates' Association and invite- them to affiliate' with the tional Coupcil .of. Women. The fpllowing motion, was . proposed by. -Mrs Sheppard, and seconded by '"Mrs Roberts: "That the Christcljufch branch of the National Council of - 'Women jsupports the proMSal that v the New Zealand Coundl, should contribute towards the traveling and general expenses ff the',. Executive of the International Council of Women." This was carried. The president read ji draft of the Children's Charter of Great Britain which had been forvtarded to the Councils of Various countries for the purpose of comparison. Many of the reforms; ruggestetf were already in force in ;New Zealand.

It was decided that owing _ to the probable absence of tpe president in March, the annual meeting.be postponed until April. '

WEDXHNOB. . MYERS—McRAE. The wedding took place at Wellington on Wednesday of Sister Rhodn) McRae, daughter of the late Mi- Roderick >Mcßae and Mrs R. Mcßae, of Nelson, to Dr. D. F. Myers, radiologist at Trentham Hospital. Only relatives and a few intimate friends were present, and the ceremony was performed by Padre Harvey, qf. Trentham. The bride wore a frock of old rose georgette trimmed with crystal fringe and embroideries, over charmeuse, and a black picture, hat, and carried a posy of yellow roses and maidenhair fern veiled ;with tulle. Her ornaments were a platinum and. diamond brooch ' and _ a string of peai'ls. the gifts of the bridegroom. In attendance upon her as bridesmaid! was her sister,. who is also a nurse, i and who wore a navy blue frock' and black hat. Among those who were present were the bridegroom's two sisters from Christchurch, Miss Myers wearing a henna silk stockinette frock, with hat to match, and her sister a grey silk frock and pretty hat en suite. Following the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast in the dining-room, which was decorated with white and golden coloured flowers, a floral bell to which golden streamers were attached, and. under which, the bride and bridegroom sat, - bein« i particularly effeotive. The table was! also arranged with white and golden; coloured flowers. Later, Dr. and t Mrs Myers motored to Waikanae. the latter wearing a brown coat-frock and hat with a flame coloured crown shading into tones of greed.

CLIVE —McKAY. A very pretty wedding was solemiiisod at St. Paul's Chur«li, Cash.el street, last Tuesday, by the J. Patterson, when Miss Ca.th.enne M. McKays eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs I>. MtiKay, of Springston, was married to Mr liYank Clive, only son of Mrs P; W. Cli\je, of North Loburn. The bride, who; was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of pale pink crejte de chine, with ailk embroidered side panels, tier veil was prettily arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern tied with strauners of white silk ribbon. She was attended by Iher sister, Miss Pliemie McKay; who wore a very dainty frock of salmon-pink crepe de chine, with hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet of pink and. white flowers tied with pink streamers. The bridegroom was attended b;f Mr Neil McKay as best man. After tha ctarpmony, a reception, at which 48 guests were entertained, was held a(t the Cadema" tea rooms. Later, the happy couple left by motor, amidst showers of confetti mid good wishes, the bride travelling in a fawn gabardine coatfrock, ana black hat. After spending a fortnight in the South, Mr and Mrs F. Xflive will return toTheir future home at North Loburn.

MOORE—HIGHT. At St. Mary's Church, Timaru, Miss Mary Myrtle Gwendolyn Hight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Hig& c , "Ivydene," Timaru, was married to Mr Albert Howard Moore, second* son, of Mr and Mrs Moore,' Bournville Crescent, Dunedin. The ceremony wasiperformed by the Rev. H. W. Smith, St. Mary's. The altar was artistically'decorated with pink and white flowers by

girl frieSds. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired . in a 'beautiful wedding dress of cream souple satiu;. the side panels being draped with silver' lace and finished wjfcn. orange bktaonis, The pretty uri-' hemmed not veil was arranged over a circlet of silver leaves and orange bipssoriis. A charming and effective court train of silver 'lace lined with pink georgette hung from the shoulders, being caught under at the hem. The bridal bouquet was of cameo pink carnations and roses, intermingled with maidenhair fern and finished with tiny pink and. white ribbon streamers. Miss Venie Hight, sister of the bride, wore a . dainty > pet ailed frock of rose pink taffeta. ;finished at the waist with roses and silver leaves. Pink shoes and stockings and a silver lace hat witii pink streamers completed the toilet. .Her bouquet was of shaded pink roses, maidenhair fern and areoplane streamers caught with small roses. The little flower-girl, Betty Broadhead, cousin of the bride, was attired in a, pre My frilled frock of blue georgette, edgea with pink, forget-me-nots and pink and blue .ribbons at the waist. .She wore a mob cap wreathed in forget-me-nots and carried a bouquet of cameo pink roses, finished , with aeroplane streamers. Mr Percy Moore, ef' Dunpdin attended his brother as .best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a siring of pearls, to the bridesmaid a xylonite brush and comb, and

a small string of pearls to the little flower-girl. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Bight entertained a number of relatives and intimate friends at the tea kiosk, Caroline Bay. --Later in the day the happy couple left for the south amid showers of confetti, where they intend to spend a few days before returning to their future home in Auckland. The" bride's ■ travelling dress was a dark fawn coat-frock with box pleated side panels, suede shoes and stockings to match. She wore a becoming bat of navy and gold brocade edged with mole fur and a bunch of cerise cherries at. th» side. A fur stole completed the toilet.