WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17414, 27 March 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Woman's Corner" items of sooiiu 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 ei- . facting, or of interest to, women. ' Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill and Mies Betty Cotterill leave to-night for "Wellington, to join tihe Atlienic, by which they will travel to England. Mr and Mrl Macarthy Reid, who have been visitingHhe West Coast, hawe returned to Christchurch and will spend a few days here before returning to Wellington. Amongst Timaru visitors expected in Christehurch for polo this week arc Mr A. Elwort'.iv, Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthv, Major and Mrs Bond, Mr and Miv Percy ElworUhy, Miss Rachel Eiwortliv, Mr and Mrs J. C. Miller, Mr and Mrs H. Or bell.

Mrs James Howard and Miss Howard (Greatford) and Mrs Pryce and Mis 9 Prj'ce 'Haleombe) arrived from the West. Coast on Saturday night, and are at the United Service.

I Mrs C. M. Malfroy has returned from I a short visit to Wellington.

Mr and Mrs George Helmore and Mis 3 Kathleen Helmore leave to-night for a. trip to England. Captain and Mrs Rattray will go to Wellington to tee them off.

Other Christchurch people who nro leaving for England by the Athenio this week are Mr and Mrs A. Boyle, Miss and Mr D. Boyle, and Miss Olive McIlraith.

Miss Bowler (Gore) is visiting Mrs W M. Hamilton (Papanui road).

Miss Reeves and Miss Hilda Hamerton, who have been visiting Mrs A. H. Hamerton, 'have returned to Wellington.

Mrs L. H. Hunt, who has been spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs MoDonald, "The Grange," Opawa, has returned to her home at Mt. Eden, Auckland. Miss Lilian Kennair has returned to town after having spent an extended holiday with Miss Sadie Withers (Eaikoura). On Saturday evening, at "Alraora," Miss Noni Beckett entertained a number of her friends at a very jolly little dance which was thoroughly enjoyed by her guests, amongst whom were Misses Cicely O'Rorke, Peggy Palmer, Nancy Beadel, Doris Cracroft-Wilson, Peggy Norton, Barbara Cowlishaw, Dorothy Williams, Joyce Williams, Fanny For, Mrs George Reid, Messrs B. Beckett, B. Dalgety, T. Gibson, B. Howell, G. Gerard, J. Moore, Y. Robinson, C. Bridgeman, R. Boys, F. Cracroft-Wil-son, W. Cowlishaw, and G. Warren. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs Maurice Louisson gave a most delightful children's party for her three little boys, George, John, and Jeffery Louisson. "Littlebourne," Mrs Louisson's homo at Shirley, is an ideal spot for a children's party ; and the little ones spent a pleasant time in games and competitions, followed by tea. Amongt the children present were Joan and Desmond A'Court, Bobby Mathews, Josie and Brownie Freeman, Marjorie and Peter Irwin, Pauline McGallon, June Robinson, Stanley and Dudley Bowker, Diana Guthrie, Michael and Garry Sandston. Many parents came with their children, and some good tenni3 was enjoyed by the adults, amongst whom we're: Mr and Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Mrs F. W. Freeman, Miss Winsome McGallon, Mrs Arthur Sandston, Mrs J. S. Guthrie, and Mr Irwin.

The Canterbury College Tennis Cub is fortunate in having asphalK courts on which the members can get enjoyment and exercise during the winter months. On Saturday afternoon quite a number of the College staff, students, and their friends assembled at the courts, and at an interval in the play Mr T. W. Cane ; president of the club, declared the winter season open, and Mr W. N. Seav, on behalf of the New Zealand Lawn "Tennis Association, presented the trophies recently won by members of the club. Delicious afternoon tea was dispensed by the lady Students. A few ot those pieent were: The Hon. G. Thomson, M.L.C. (Dunedin), Dr. and Mrs Chilton, Dr. and Miss Hight, Mr and Mrs Seay, Mr and Mrs Tocker, Professor and Miss balmond, Professor Blunt, Mrs Wall, Mr and Mrs Darwin, Mr and Mrs Broadhead, Miss Candy, Miss Petre, Mr W. D Andrews, Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Miss Bowler, and a large gathering ot students.

Mr and Mra C. C. Davis, River road, Avonside, entertained the members ot the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Trained Nurses' Association oil Saturdav afternoon at their beautiful residence, "Ferndale." So unpleasant was the weather that outdoor amusements had to be abandoned, and the guests were deprived of the opportunity of seeing the garden, which is just now looking beautiful. Tea was served indoors, where the cosy rooms and big fires presented a picture, resembling an old English home- During the afternoon, tne Woolston Band played many muchappreciated selections) Among those present were Mrs Davis, Senr., Mr and Mrs George Davis, Dr. and Mrs Douglas Anderson, Dr. and Mrs Crooke, Dr. and Miss Borrie, -Dr. and Mrs Manning, Dr. and Mrs Telford, Dr. Maud Fere, Mr and Mrs Deans, Mr and Mrs Torrence. Mr and Mrs Watson, Mrs C. Moore, Mrs Bethune, Mrs Cavanagh, Miss Overton, Misses Hood, Newman, Pike, Jones, Ewart, Neil. Brake, Johnston (2), McEwan, Farquharson, Moynihan, Inglis, Beck; Wellsman Mulcock (2),' Evans, Mcßeth, Maud Johnson, Griffon, Mcllraith, Butterworth, Whyte (2), Tressider, and Ruth Walker. Before the visitors dispersed, Miss Hood, president of the Association, on behalf of herself and the nurses, thanked Mr and Mrs Davis for their, kindness and hospitality. A china and glass afternoon was given on Thursday by Miss Gray for Miss McLean, Lincoln whose marriage takes place in April A dainty afternoon tea was served in the drawing-room, which was effectively decorated with Virginia creeper and asters. Numerous presents were received by the honoured guest, who, in an appropriate speech, thanked her friends for their gifts and good wishes. An interesting competition was won by Mesdames Stoddart and Carrington. Musical items were given by the Misses Stoddart (2), Gray, and R. Bartram.

On Friday evening the members of the Chiistchurch Technical College Past and Senior Students' Association held their opening social in* the college hall, which was artistically decorated with green and gold—the college colours. The committee responsible for the success of the evening consisted of Misses E. Tilleyshort, D. Howarth, G. Clarke, P. Gordon, B. Ward, E. Anderson, Messrs J. Hitehemv J. Hill, W. Turner, E. Harvey, and B. Smith. Musical items, competitions, and dancing were indulged in. Items were rendered by Misses D. Philpott, M. Aitken, lind Petrie. The music for dancing was supplied by Misses D. Howarth, E. Tilleyshort, and Mr D. Smith. Among the manv present were Misses I>. Howarth, G. Clarke, E. Anderson, E. Tilleyshort, M- Forward, I. Agassiz, G. Hill, M. Ford, E. Allen, D. Philpott, V. Stevens, V. Timms, S. Storer, M. Wolfreys I Tilleyshort, M. Clark, E. Manson. G." Fall Gordon , B- Ward, D. Savage, A. White, Messrs W. Brown, W. State F. and A. Howarth, R. Falloon, D- Sinclair, h. Toqmey, B. Cropp, M. O'Brien, J. Hitchens, D. Smith, J Hill F Bush, F. Cook, L. Higgott, White A. Dearsley. E. Harvey, A. Barnes, W. Turner, Stuart (2), H. Willett, F Calcutt.

The necessity of living as much as possible in an atmosphere of pure air was emphasised by Dr. Beran-lirown to the nursing sisters of the Beckenham Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Much sickness would be avoided if people would only realise this and act accordingly. The doctor also explained the advisability of breathing through the nose, especially m the case of children, and concluded his lecture by touching on the cause and eftects of colds- Much benefit was derived by members 0 f the Division, who expressed thanks by acclamation. The extortionate prices charged for rooms in Auckland were commented upon by d Salvation Army officer, who had had a good deal to do with assisting immigrants, when conversing with an Auckland "Star" representative. "There are some people, you know, who are not paying more than 25s to 30s for the whole house, and yet they charge almost as much for one room. Well, up to 25s at least," he remarked. "It is simply ridiculous. People cannot pay these prices. And aB for children, they will not have them near." He believed there was a great lack of sympathy among women. He had had several cases of real distress, including a young mother just out of hospitai with her baby, and had experienced the very greatest difficulty in finding rooms for them. In these instances the husband had work in the city, and it waß absolutely essential to find shelter of some kind for them.

Oversea* visitors at present in Christchurcti include Mr and Mrs H G. Mur ray (Svdney>, who are storing at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Robert Spiers fT-emora, New South Hordern Ne* South ««*«>, Mr and Mrs T. Gartrell (bydney), all or whom are at the United Service. On Friday evening the.Tai Tapu xMethodist schoolroom was filled viita the friends of Sister May Barnett, who is leaving this evening for the Solomon Islands to work in connexion with the Methodist Missions. The New Zealand Methodist Conference has this year "been given the sole care of this part c-i the Methodfst Mission field m tne Pacific, the Rev. W. A. Sinclair be ng the general secretary, and Sister May one of the first band of missionaries under the new administration. The chairman (the Rev. T. N. Griffin) referred to this, and remarked that both Mr Sinclair and Sister May had been scholars in the Tai Tapu Sunday and public schools. It was also stated by Mr R. A. Forbes that when he first came to Tai Tapu, 58 years ago, the Methodist services were being conducted in the home of Mr Barnott, the grandfather of Sister May. Dnrin- the evening re-citations were given by Miss Jean McLachlan and Mr H. E. Peryman. Mr T. O. Morgan contributed a reading, and musical items were given by Mrs McLachlan, Misses Heinzman, Pcryman, and E. Tobeck, with Miss Barnett, church organist, as accompaniste. Brief addresses were delivered by Messrs T. 0. Morgan, R. A. Forbes, B Gilmour, E. Graham, and the Rev. J R Clark. On behalf of the church and Sundav school. Mr H. E. Peryman presented Sister May with a dressingcase suited for her new sphere of work. Amongst the presents which Princess Mary received from Queen Alexandra was a pair of black pearl and diamond bracelets which Queen Victoria gave her Majesty the Christmas after her marriage. Princess Mary always specially "admired these bracelets, and years ago, when she was still a schoolgirl, Queen Alexandra told her that they should be hers when she married. When Queen Alexandra went to Buckingham Palace to congratulate her granddaughter on her engagement, she took with her the pearl and diamond bracelets and handed them over to the Princess there and then. Queen Alexandra has always been very fond of Princess Mary.

Prominent among the many wonderful laces now in vogue is one that looks like frosted snow. Naturally it is white, interwoven with silver metal thread that appears to pick . out the pattern. Entire gowns are being fashioned of this lace, and merely relieved by a soupcon of dark fur; they are most effective. Everything points to lace being still extensively worn, especially of the delicate filmy and cire order. As a renovating medium, for using up an old satin or silk frock that is unwearable, a tastefully arranged over-dress of lace can always be relied upon to please.

The Kaiapoi Cricket Club held a very successful flannel dance in the Drill Hall, on Friday evening. The attendance was large, and an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and progressive euchre. The winners of the euchre tournament were Miss Borrell and Mr J. A Healings, Mrs Schaminski and Mr J. Hirst winning the consolation prizes. Mr H. Trustrum acted a3 M.C., the music being provided by Miss Edes and Mr C. Brockelband. During the evening songs were contributed by Miss Barrett and Mr Denny. The marriage took place in St. Andrew's Church, Tologa Bay, on 16th inst., of Miss Myrtle E. MacKintosh, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. MacKintosh, of "Broadlands," Tologa Bay, to Mr James Lohoar, eldest son of Mr C- Lohoar, of Christchurch. The Rev. H. A. Hasiem officiated. Miss Ivy MacKintosh was bridesmaid, and Mr Godfrey Redstone best man. BRIDGE PARTY. On Saturday evening, a most enjoyable bridge party was hold at the Canterbury Women's Club, and the draw-ing-room, which was decorated with a profusion of Michaelmas was quite filled at 7.45, when play began punctually. The quests were received by Mrs L. S. O'Loughlin, Miss Spence, and Miss Orchard, all of whom were indefatigable in ensuring the enjoyment of their guests. After supper had been handed round, the prizes won .during the evening were presented to Mrs W. W. Smithson, and Miss Maurice Cooper. Those present were: Mrs H. Holland (president), Mrs R. T. Tosswill, Mrs Marshall, Miss Holder, Mrs A; K. Anderson, Mrs Burt, Mrs D. Reese, Miss Marion Reese, Mrs D. E. Wood, Mrs Somers, Mrs Lorimer, Mrs Tomlinson Mrs C. Schneider, Mrs J. R. Evans, Mrs A. M. Burns, Miss E. Jones, Mrs W. Scott. Mrs P. A. Ardagh, Mrs Thomhill Cooper, Mrs Stuart Sampson, Mrs T. Brown, Mrs Wade, Mrs W. W. McKinney, Mrs S. Orchard, Miss F. Kent, Mrs S. Dixon, Miss Beresford, Mrs Oswald Mills. Mrs C. Hill, Miss Orchard, Miss Maud Johnston, Mrs O'Loughlin, Mrs J. E. Russell, Mrs Shand, Miss Budden, Mrs F. C. Fairclough, Mrs J. Young, Mrs F. W. Freeman, Mrs Stonyer, Mrs J. E.

B«ker Mrs Green, Mrs R. Morrow, Mr»D Odlvie, Mrs T. D. Kendall, Mrs Turner, Mrs W. .Brock, Miss iwl- Mrs F Tattle, Miss M. Spence, MrfSm£ Wilson, Mrs Weld M* Mrs Laurie Wilson, Mrs *•*• W Sm thS Mrs Williams, kiss Williams Mra Wooler, Miss Cameron S Mrs Cecil Bonnington, Mrs if l\n<l ! Mrs R. Jay, Mrs Armitagc, SR&S™M» O. C. Cox, M» Lee, Mrs Banks, Mrs Cooper Mrs Kennedy, \!« T H Dickinson, Miss Gunderson, Mrs Kirk' Miss Denmston Miss Harvey Miss Pollock Snnth Miss; Comer, m™ Stagey Wilson, Mrs Lello, Mrs GW Sell, Miss Parker Mrs Ross, Miw Chaplin, Miss King, Miss Mcrw.ld Miss Sellick, Miss Bake?, Miss BKK; m£ j. g-*> Mrs stafford ' Mrs Lund. FASHiONS~Itf UANCTNG. Brimful with enthusiasm, about the wonderful dancing which sne has seen abroad and the exquisitedress.ng in the fashion centres of Europe and America, Miss Jennie Brenan returned to Melbourne recently from her annual old-world tour (says the "Argus ). Dancing, Miss Brenan says, is on a wave of great prospenty everywhere In London many new clubs have been formed, while the best hotels have made special provision for the evergrowing community of enthusiasts It fs practically.the same ,n New. iork "In both cities the fox-trot is tin favourite," said Miss Brenan, "but the waltz is coming into its own againnot the old tee-totum style, but a modern variation, graceful, charming, and simple. There is also a good deal of one-steppin E ." Of the delights o Paris and the Riviera in the height ot the dancing season Miss Brenan speaks with enthusiasm. There she saw many of the smartest dressed people of Paris, New York, and London, and the latest dances. The tango is the rage—a simplified tango with- about three steps only, and as easy as the fox-trot In Paris two new dances had just been, launched. One was called the polka criolla, which could only he described as "tangoesque;" the other the balmcello, a. dance with a graceful, slow, old-world movement. Except in sports costumes, she considers that the French and American women outdo the English in smartness. There has been a movement, fostered by the dressmakers and designers, to lengthen skirts, but the enthusiasm for dancing, which will not brook lons, tight skirts, has proved an effective counteracting influence. The men were keen dancers. It was impossible to stop them—in Melbourne as elsewhere —once they got rid of the notion that dancing was difficult. DEESSES AT CHEVIOT CLUB'S RACES. j The Riccarton racecourse, always a picturesque spot, discloses fresh beauties with each changing season, and, on St'-turdav, when the Cheviot Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held there, the trees and shrubs, with their wonderful autumn tints thrown into strona relief against the evergreens, were well worth a visit. The uncertainty of tlw weather made sombre dressing niost appropriate, but many brightly coloured jumpers made dark costumes look more festive. Early in the afternoon the biting wind made most people don warm coats. Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes wore a, handsome looso seal coat over a black coat-frock, and her black chenille hat was lined with violet and finished with a violet chenille tassel; the Hon. Mrs Taliu Rhodes wore with a navy frock and seal coat a soft feat of scarlet velvet with chenille edge and tassel, the vivid scarlet note being effectively repeated in her hand-bag; Mrs George Gould wore a grey costume, ermine stole, and black lisere straw hat with tulle wings at one side, and Mies Barbara Gould wore a mastic costume, white fox furs, and henna and blue hat with henna velvet streamers. Very smart was Mrs Neill Rattray's navy costume with jade and henna stripe, with which dhe wore- a lovely little jade hat; Miss June Clifford wore a navy souple satin dress, handsome peacockblue race-coat, and blue cire hat with a bunch of coque feathers at each aide; Mrs Dalgety wore a fur coat over, her black costume, and a very pretty violet velvet hat, the upturned brim of which was trimmed with multi-coloured flowers; Mrs Arthur Grigg wore a black and winite striped costume and small black hat trimmed with gold; Mrs M. H. Godby's navy coat-frock was smartly trimmed with smole. and her brown velvet hat was finished with a feather mount: Lady Campbell had a blue frock, fur coat, and small biscuit-coloured hat banded with rose and gold ribbon; Mrs Hulton wore a, grey costume and jade velour hat; Miss Mary Macdonald had a pretty henna frock and small black panne hat with bunch of coloured ospreys at one side; Mrs Bruce Norton wore witfe a mole costume a becoming little hat of rose-pink and mole straw; Mrs Bernard Wood wore a handsome mole coat over a navy coat-frock, and a mole velvet hat with gold and blue bhot ribbon. Others present were Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs J. Cracroft-Wilson and Miss Doris Cracroft-Wilson, Mrs George Murray-Aynsley, Miss Joan Fulton, Mrs S. Lawrence, Miss Olive Mcllraith, Mrs W. T. Robinson, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Miss Peggy Norton, Mra Richard Allen, Miss Betty*Cotterill, Mrs James Deans, Mrs J. Buchanan, Mrs T. Cowlishaw and Miss Barbara Cowlishaw, Miss Nancarrow, Miss Rita Cracroft-Wilson, Miss Rita Gibson, Miss Olive Strachey, Miss Betsy Reeves, Mrs H. Dampicr Crossley, Mrs Jellett, Miss Aitken, Mrs George Buchanan, Mrs C. H. Ensor, Mrs T. W. Cane, Mrs Rothenberg, Mrs H. Harris, Miss M. Davis. BIRTH CONTROL LEAGUE. fßv Cahlti —Press Association—Cot>Tri<*h.t.) .(AiAt.ro.liaa and N.Z. Cable Awci»t«vi-) (Received March 26th, 5.5 p.m.) TOKYO, March 25. Mrs Sanger, lecturer of the American Birth Control League, is ill, and has cancelled all her speaking engagements.