WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17452, 12 May 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tie Lady Editor will be pleased to received for publication in the "Women's Corner" items cf 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.

Mr and Mrs Endell Wanklyn leave to-day to spend a few days with Mrs John Grigg, Longbeach. Miss Shona Rhodes is leaving on Tuesday for Oamaru, where she will be the guest of Miss Joan Reid. Dr. Beatrice Warner (Melbourne) is spending :i month's vacation with fiie'" mother, Mrs R. B. Walker, Winchester street. Miss Helen Fox (Cashmere Hills) is loaving on Monday to spend a fortnight with friends in Wellington. Miss Frances Cracroft-Wilson is visiting her sister, Mrs Arthur Grigg. Misa Bay Chaffey, who has been the guest of Sirs Georgo Rhodes, left yesterday for Timaru, wherd she will stay with Miss Gillies. Mrs J. C. Macfarlane (Hokitika), who ha,s been spending a few weeks in Christchurch, returns to the West Coast to-morrow. Misa Hina Booth has returned from a trip to the North Island. Mrs H. Blunden and the Misses Denshire left by express yesterday to attend the races in Ash&urto'n, where they will bo tho guests of Mrs Basil Montgomery. Mra Sandrey and her children (Waddington) are spending the school holiday at New Brighton. Amongst the guests at the Clarendon ore' Mr and Mrs Angus MacKenzie (Ealing). Mr and Mrs R. Latter (Barry's Bay) j aire arriving in town to-day. Mr and Mrs Leo Rothschild (Wellington) are staying at the United''Service. j Mr and Mrs W. Wyatt, of Dunedin, ■who have spent the last four months ui Sydney, are at present in Christdhurch, and are. the guests of Mr and Mrs D. Young, at the City Hotel. lleoent arrivals at Warner's include Mr and Mrs W. Higgins (Wellington), who motored from Blenheim yesterday, Mr and Mrs M. C. McGeorge (Dunedm), Mrs J. Jackson (Sydney), Mr and Mrs V. Langton (Melbourne), and Mrs F. Burnham and children (Melbourne). Yesterday afternoon, at her homo, "Linwood House," Avonside, Miss Jocelyn Pyne gave a very delightful little party as a farewell to Miss Peggy Palmer, who is shortly leaving for Gisborno. Mrs Pyne, wiho received lier daughter's guests, wore a- handsome black tricotino frock, Miss Pyne wore simple saxe blue dress with dainty, organdie collar and cuffs, and the guest of honour wore a smart brown costume with a high collar, and a email-hat to match. Amongst the guests were Mrs Dennistoun, Mrs Ashley Dean' Mrs Norton Francis, Misses Rita Gibson, Nancy Beadol,*' Kathleen Bristedj Barbara OowlishAW, and Fanny Fox. Doctors are again denouncing the flim6y garments worn by our womenfolk. Shoes with' the thinnest of soles and silk stockings are no protection, we are told, against the ngoura or winter. The average man will at once say. "Hear; hear." But the average young woman? The "Daily Chronicle" asked one for her candid opinion, and her response was at least, empnatic. "All tbsttil" she said- "You men are all theory. Facts aire against -you: You wrap yourselves up in blanket coats arid mufflers, woar thick woollen socks and heavy boots with clump soles; while" the 'weaker sex' faces the bracing north-easter in what you call «■ 'pneumonia blouse* and the lightest of footgear. And what's the result? For every woman laid up with a cold there' are probably ten men. Our dear grannies took masculine advice and coddled themselves up. We know better." A'very.enjoyable evening party was given last night at the residence of Mr T. Bloor, Spreydon, in add of the Football Queen. Miss Hilda Taylor. Games, musical items, competitions, and dancing, were greatly enjoyed. After supper a collection was taken up, and a substantial 6um was received. "Those, present were Mesdames Bloor, Mcore, Taylor, Loveday, Green, Adams, W. Taylor, Kinsella, Chambers, Wear, Misses Bloor . (2), Moore, Lees, Rose, Knight, Taylor, Loveday, Braekefiridge, Greig (2), Kinsella, - Farland, Thomas, Steel, Marshall, Green, Hayes, Ellis, Hcinzmann (2), Messrs Bloor, Cocks, Greig, Cox, iiux, Wear, Mackenzie, Chambers, Kinsella., O'Donoghue, Taylor, Thomas, Moqpe, Steel (2), WiM, Wardell, Hawkins, Jones, Heinzmann, Testa, Tucker, and Adams. The singing or "Auld Lang Syne r ' brought a very pleasant evening to a close. I On Wednesday evening, in the boatI house, Oxford terrace, the Union Rowing Club held their fortnightly dance. A large and enthusiastic gathering danced to excellent music, supplied by Sutherland's orchestra. A feature of the evening was the playing by Mr L. Kirk on his mirambaphone, the latest American jazz instrument. The next danoe will be held on the 24t<h inst. In the Liberty Theatre, on Sunday next, a grand concert in _ .aid of the Lewisham Hospital building, fund wilt be held. A splendid programme of vocal and instrumental music will be rendered by leading artists. Major' McKinney, assistant-commis-sioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, lectured to the nursing sisters of the Beckenbam Nursing Division on Tuesday evening. The subject chosen was "The Eye," and Major McKinney explained various details fully, and exhibited many instructive charts, tihus giving a very good idea "of the mechanism of the eye. Although of so much importance, the lecturer Baid that undoubtedly this organ was much neglected, and, unfortunately, eyestrain affects not the eye alone, but the nerves of the body. Much suffering would bo obviated if people would only realise this. The eyes, like the teeth, should bo periodically examined by a. specialist. Major McKinney was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks by members of the Division.

The bachelors of Methven gave a highly successful dance in the Town Hall' on Wednesday evening. The hall and supper-room were beautifully decorated in blue and gold. The arrangements were in the hands of a capable wnunittee under the secretaryship of Mr Alec, Wilson. Miss E Tilleyshort's full orchestra provided delightful music for dancing. Amongst those present* were Mrs Thotnas, wearing lemon satin, blue net I petal over-dress; Miss Crooks, emerald souple satin with gold trimmings; Miss Cross, shell-nmk lace over souple satin; Miss Outram (New Brighton), pink georgette over souple satin; Mis 3 Goodwin, radium taffeta; Miss McKay, wine-colo-ured velvet; Miss L. Edmonds, skv-blue crepo de chine, prettily embroidered ; ]Mrs Lawrence, vieux rose citepe de chine, with bead trimmings; Mies Miintell, salmon jersey cloth, embroidered in same shade; Miss Bryden, heliotrope georgette; Miss Burns, black net over black with butterfly trimmings; Mrs J. Nee, pale blue satin, gold lace overdress; Miss Duff, blue georgette; Mi?s Anderson, lemon orepe do chine; Miss Nee, rose-pink crepe de chine, embroidered in silver beads; Miss A. Nee, rose crepe _ de chine and gold trimmings; Miss Ri6aards, mole velvet, cerise trimmings; Miss R. Ihiff (Mayfield), black crepe de chine; Miss Hampton, white silk, with kce; Miss Jessie ihiff, white silk, prettily embroidered; Miss Johnston, black voile; Miss Jessop, white crepe de chine; Miss Kilwartn, pale blue crepo de chine; Miss Bailey, flame fcrepe de chine; Miss Singer, Shantung silk; Miss Gamblin. pale lavender silk jersey cloth; Miss Hat-chit, black orepe de chihe and emerald georgette; Miss Bryant, white crepe de chine; Miss Stone,' black crepe de dhine; Miss Stack, navy Shantung silk; Messrs Thomas, L. Gillespie, Lawrence, Hardy, Joe, Nee, E. Edmonds, Mantell, Wilson (2), A. Stone and many others. In a well-known restaurant in the West End of London belonging to Messrs J. Lyons and Company, a university man has just been promoted to the position of floor superintendent. He has served his time in the kitchen as scullery boy and chef, and has had experience as a waiter. This restaurant, besides supplying meals to its patrons, acts as a school for training future directors and heqds of the firm. _ The university floor superintendent is the son of one of the directors. "In a few months another son of one of the managing directors who is now at a university is being put under my charge," said a principal of the firm to a "Daily Mail" reporter. He will first do scullery work, then cook, and then act. as a waiter. While he is a chef he will probably have to go to the markets and do some buying, too. After experience as a floor superintendent lie will pyob* ably go to one of our other departments—a cocoa factory, for instance. The training lasts about five years. We believe' in our heads having practical experience of the work they have to control. I myself had nine years of framing, during which time I did scullery work and waiting." A series of three afternoon and one evening ' concerts is shortly to bo fivon, at fortnightly intervals, in the ellicoe Hall by Miss Paula Scherek .(violin), with whom will be associated Miss Millicent Jennings (voice), Mr Harold Beck (violoncello), and Mrs J. E. Russell (pianoforte). Music seldom or heard in New Zealand will be presented, and works by the best ancient and modern oomposera will be incliided. • Mrs H. B. Wheeler was hostess last evening at a very jolly little danoe, given % in honour of her sister, Mrs O'Callaghan, of Hawera. The spacious lounge, which was converted into a ballroom, was decorated with: large bowls of roses, and the dining-room, wlhere supper was laid, was gay with golden-yellow chrysanthemums Mrs Wheeler wore a beautiful frock of henna georgette, heavily embroidered

with crystal beads, over henna >atin. The guests included ' . Dr. nnd Mrs A'Court, Mr and Mrs H. H. Wauchop, Mrs George Clarkson, Mrs England, ill s Hibberdine, Misses Pettit (2), Doris Williams, Joan Jamieson, Meg Wauchop, Dr. Gunn, Messrs H. Cogan, C. Quane, Ayres (Sydney), F. R. Wauchop, W. S. Wauchop, W. R. M. Irwin, P. Crisp, Wilson, Ashworth, and R. Talbot. The Art Gallery was _ crowded last evening; when a social in aid of 'he funds of the flower stall at the forthcoming Lewisham General Hospital bazaar was held. The ballroom, which was effectively decorated with tangerine streamers and hanging baskets of autumn foliage, was used for dancing, for which spirited music was supplied by Hay's orchestra. In the permanent gallery «. euchre tournament caused much interest. A few of the many ladies present were Mrs C: M. Barnett and Mrs S. Ryan, who are in charge of the flower stall, Mrs A. de la Corfr, Mrs' J. Hogan, Mrs Sparrow, Mrs Riordon, Mrs Amos, Miss Halpin, Mrs Lagan, Mrs Townend, Mrs Wood>ham, Mrs Findlay, Mrs Marriott, Mrs Judd, Mrs J. Dixon, Mrs E. C'egs, Mrs A. Clegg, Misses Woodham, Anderson, I>. Townend, M. Coxon, A. Hunter, Dunn, D. Innes, V. Innes, M. McCormack, I. Colville, O'Connor (2), Goulding, Molly Bradley, Esther KermocV?, Connie D'nlv, May Daly r Carr, Hilda Parrish, Molly Rogers, and Eileen Cordill. Mrs A. D. Ford, Mayoress of Riccarton, left by yesterday's express for Invercargill on a, short holiday. JEALOUS MOTHERS. A defendant in a breach of promise case heard the other day said that his mother was his "first love" and would "always be from now on." After reading the evidence I recalled the a professional man known , to me who refused to marry while his I mother was alive. There was an understanding between the mother and I the son that no woman should share j the maternal affection. i When the man • reached the age of 55 his mother died, and left him a considerable fortune, which enabled him to retire from his profession and buy a manor house in the country. ■ A few weeks after tne death of the mother, the son strolled down to the village general shop one afternoon and proposed marriage to a girl of nineteen, the daughter of the--pro-prietor. Greatly, flattered by the honour conferred upon her by "the new squire," the girl accepted him forthwith, and became the lady of "the big house." ' Over-fond mothers who are jealous, of all younger women who are suspected of matrimonial designs upon their marriageable sonu are fairly numerous. I know a mother of two sons who shielded them against women long after they had reached manhood. No girl was ever allowed to visit the house. As a result, both of the men became engaged neoretly to young women lacking education and refinement, and the marriages have proved unfortunate. The psychology of the jealous, doting mother shows that in some instances there is a profound desire. to retain the childish dependence and the love of the son who has reached the adult age. In the natural. course, a youth begins sooner or later to develop an interest in girls and to dream of mar- ■ ried happiness. A wise and' normally affectionate mother accepts this as inevitable and entirely natural. She may advise and warn her son when necessary, but' she does not attempt to monopolise his affection. An - intense longing to prolong the dependent childhood stage in the lives

of sons is often shown by mothers who insist that the boy snail dress in childish garments and retain his long infantile locks at the 6chool age. Some boys suffer acutely through this effort to preserve their juvenility. Boys brought up under these conditions are very severely handicapped in the rough struggle "for existence. They are shy, over-sensitive and painfully self-conscious. The rational and sympathetic attitude of the mother to the adolescent son is that of the maternal counsellor and the companionable elder sister. These are the mothers who retain the true respect, gratitude, and affection of their sons for the whole of life. The avid desire to monopolise love is not evidence of profound maternal affection, but of selfishness. —January Mortimer in London "Daily Mail."

BEDDINGS. j ANDERSON—MORRIS. A quiet wedding was solemnised recently at the Clarence road Methodist Church, the Rev. A. H. Fowles being the officiating minister, when Miss Ada Morris, Christchurch (late of Manchester, England), was married to Mr Erik G. Anderson, only son of Mr and Mrs E. G.- Anderson, of Hastings street, Sydenham. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of Sir A. Flohr, Avon Lodge, who subsequently gave her awav, wore a smart fawn costume, with stockings and shoes to match, and hat of saxe and gold panne velvet. She carried a beautiful bouquet "of white geraniums, chrysanthemums, and asparagus fern. She was attended by Miss Eva McGregor, who wore a smart navy costume, and black silk hat, with touches of blue and vieux rose, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. Miss Merle Davey, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl, and wore p. dainty white silk dress, and carried a basket of hothouse flowers. Mr S. Bradshaw was best man. A reception, at which only near relatives were present, was afterwards held at the residence of the bridegroom's parents, when Mrs Anderson reoeived her guests in a smart navy costume and black hat, with touches of gold. Later in the evening the bride and bridegroom left amid showers of confetti, _ for their honeymoon, which is being spent at Auckland and Rotorua. The bride travelled in a neat navy costumo, with lemon and navv hat.