WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17460, 22 May 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased t 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 Maurice Fell liave returned from a visit to Captnin and the Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes, "Meadowbank.^ Mrs K. M. Ollivier (Fendalton) is;at present visiting her mother in Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. G. Collins iWebb street) have returned from a holiday spent in Sumner. Dr. and Mrs A. B. Pearson have gone to Wellington to say gocd-bye to bir Thomas and Lady Parkinson, who have just left for England. Miss Kathleen Gresson, who hffs been visiting Mrs Bernard Tripp, has returned to Christchurch. Dr. and Mrs A. B. O'Brien and family are spending the school holidays at their house in Summer. Miss Ethel Yarr has returned to her home in Timaru. Mrs Harold Biggs (Fendalton) is spending a few weeks sit Sumner. Mr and Mrs W. Thomas (Timaru) are visiting Ohristehurch. Recent arrivals at the Clarendon include Mrs I>. L. Laing (Napier) and Mr and Mrs A. 3>. Akere (Palmerston North). Mrs George Payling (Chester street) has gone to stay atNSumner for a few weeks' holiday. Mr and Mrs S. Blackley (Wellington) arrived in Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at Warner's. Mrs Kenrick (Oxford) is visiting friends in Sumner. Miss M. Meadowcroft, Kaiapoi, is spending a holiday in Wellington as the guest of Mr and Mrs F. P. Wilson, "Dallam," Northland, Mrs W. Gordon and Miss Nina Gor-' don (Lofidon), who arrived from the South on Saturday, Mr. William Annstrong and the Misses K; and. M. Armstrong (Sydney), and Mr and Mrs Thompson (Balclutha) are amongst the guests at the United Service. At the conclusion of a course of lectures on First Aid and Home Nursing given by Mrs Watkins, at Oxford, Mrs Evans, on behalf of the members, thanked Mrs Watkins for her kindness to them, and presented her with a wallet of notes. Mrs Watkins suitably replied. Mias Ethel Morrison, who plays Queen Elizabeth so regally in "Merrie England," will leave Australia for the Old Country towards the end of the year, and will join Miss Marie Tempest when the latter opens her London season, next autumn, with "Good Gracious, Anabelle." ■ • A farmer from the North who is at present visiting the city predicts a. big boom in the matrimonial'market as Soon as ever the slump depression passes (says the Auckland "Star"). He has had to put off his own wedding because he cannot raise enough money to furnish a house decently and fit for a wife to live in. He went the length the other day of offering to give the bank the title deeds of his property, worth a thousand or two, to see if they would advance him £2OO to enable him to get married, but the manager said he could not advance him a penny. He believed there were scores of young farmers waiting for the clouds to roll away so that they might be . able to take on matrimonial blissj and may that tune come soon. A very successful children's fancy dress.dance organised by Mesdalnes H. Gillman, J. Keeper, H. Stone, Messrs F. and S. Borland, and J.. Keeper, jun., was held in the Woorlend Hall on Friday evening in aid of the St. Barnabas Sunday School building fund. There was a large attendarile. The .fancy and original costumes worn by the children wore greatly admired. Several prizes were awarded ? the judges being the Rev. L. A. Knight arid Mrs E. Meadowcroft (Kaiapoi). The following were Lhe prize-winners-Daniel - Hewitt (Swagger), Lester Roberts (Parson), Douglas Thompson (Jdck-in-the-Box), Olive Roberts (Footballer), Mollie Allen (Queen of Hearts), Lilly Webber (Potato), Thelma Ellis (Butterfly), Noeline Stone (Fairy). After, supper the dance was continued by the grown-ups to music provided by. Mrs H. Barker, Mr F. Shepherd acting as M.C. It is estimated that £l2 will be realised as a result of the effort.

- Mrs Mary Peacfli died at her residence, Ashley street, Rangiora, quite unexpectedly on Friday morning. Her health had not been good for soma time, but she appeared to be as well ns usual when she partook of breakfast. Just after the meal, .however, ehe became critically ill, and died within an hour or two. Mrs Peach came from County Down, Ireland, abut 65 years ago, and was married to Mr Manoah Peach a year after her arrival in Canterbury. They made their home on the Ashley Downs, where Mr Pencil successfully walked an agricultural and dairy farm until 14 years ago, when they retired to live in Rangiora. For many Mrs Peach, was one of the most successful exhibitors of butter in Canterbury at the Christchiirch ani country shows, winning practically all the prizes for which ghe competed, including several cups and other valuable trophies. She was of a genial disposition, and was a much-esteemed member -of the Methodist Church, for which she was an ardent worker. Her husband died nine years ago, and she leaves four sons and seven daughters. Her funeral took place yesterday aiiernoon, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. LA PLASTIQUE COMPLEXION TREATMENT For eradicating Hvrinkles and Facial Blemishes is the most modern and scientifio method known. La Flastique renders age youthful and youta more beautiful, and transforms that tired, wrinkled visage of old age or neglect into one of youthful .charm and freshness. La Plastique can be used in the privacy of one's cwn apartment, or a special course can be now arranged vat MBS ROLLESffON'S TOILET ROOMS. ELECTROLYSIS for the permanent removal of Superfluous Hairs. ELECTRIC and VIOLET RAY Treatment for Thin and Falling Hair. HAIRWORK in all designs. ELECTRIC BATHS. MANICURING, Etc. MRS BOluLktilON, Tel. 373. DOMINION BUILDINGS. 2979

Mr J. R. Anderson, _ of Victoria, British Columbia, is visiting Mr and Mrs J, Anderson, Office road. Misses V. and. O. Davidson (St. Albans) are the guests of the Misses Oakley (Ashburton). Mrs Mackenzie and Miss Logan (Dunedin), who have been spending a few days in Christchurch on their return from an extended holiday in Auckland, left for the South on Saturday. Dr. Truby King, when talking to the members of the Publicity Committee of the Y.W.C.A., remarked that it was often said that such-and-such a person had become insane through trouble or grief; as a matter of fact, he maintained, there was no trouble that had the power in itself to render anyone insane. A state of physical imperfecrtion was primarily responsible in all such cases, rendering the subject unable, perhaps, to withstand any shock. The following members of the Ladies' Golf Club have been chosen to play an aIL day match with ladies of the Richmond Hill Club at the Richmond Hill links to-morrow Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs J. E. Donald, Mrs R. C. Svmes, Mrs R. T. Tosswill, Mrs A. H. Bristed, Airs L. Banks, Misses D. Anderson, P. Harley, Gerard, N. Knight, and K. Bristed. The Christchurch Polo Club's Ball, which is to take place at the Winter Garden on Wednesday, promises to be one of the most successful functions of the season. All arrangements- are complete and the committee is endeavouring to arrange for a special innovation for music for the extras. There are many among the early resident families in Wellington and its district who will heju- with much regret of the death of Mrs Rosetta Upham, who passed away on Thursday at the residence of- her son, Mr Ernest Upham, of Upland crescent, Kelburn. Mrs Upham, who was 84 years of age, had resided in Wellington for 45 years, during which time she was known to a large circle to be one of the kindest and most gentle dispositioned of people. , Her health up to her 80th year was perfectly good, and only , during the last year did it fail seriously. Mrs Upham leaves a family of three—Miss Winifred Upham; and Messrs H. F. Upham and E. F. Upham (all resident'in Wellington), as well as four grandchildren. FANCY DRESS DANCE. The Technical College Hall presented an animated scene on Friday evening, when the members of the Past and Senior Students' Association-held their second fancy dress dance. The decorations were in green and gold, the College colours, while overhead, similarly coloured streamers formed a pretty tent-like effect. The music was supplied by Miss E. Tilleyshort's orchestra, and over seventy couples in a great variety of costumes made a gay assemblage. The grand march provided a spectacular scene, showing to advantage the costumes, many of which contained highly original ideas. The judges were Mr and Mrs R. J. McLaren, who, in making their decisions, announced that the dresses were all so good that it was difficult to single out the best. The following were the awards: —Best lady's fancy-dress,„ Miss Mona Blair (Joan of Arc), highly commended, Miss Ruby Jacobs (IWder Pug), and Miss Alice Ford (Black and Gold Harlequin); most original dress, Lady's, Miss Mildred Forward (Snowtime); highly commended, Miss Phyllis Gordon (Aerial Mail), and Miss Olive Stuart (Ice-cream): Best Fancy Dress (gentleman's), Mr D. Stuart (Charlie Chaplin); highly commended, Messrs M. Skone (Minister), G. Borman and R. Wairweather (Two Mephistopheles) and E. A. Harvey (Chmaman). Most original dress, gentleman's, Mr Arthur Haworth (Put and Take); highly commended, Mr J. E. Hill (The Joker), and Mr D. V. G. Smith (College Cigarette Poster). The chaperons -were Mesdames R. J. McLaren and D. Smith, and M.Q.'s were Messrs J. Hitchen and E. A. Harvey. Others present were Misses D. Haworth (Jazz Pierrot;, G. Clark (Daughter of the Regiment), O- Clark (Jazz), R. Cragg (Correspondence), G. Taylor (Serbian), B. McAllister (Fortune Teller), P. Charlesworth (Gipsy), D. Eastwick (RoSes of Love), R. Dawson (Red and Black Folly), Myra Forward (Yellow and Green Folly), M. Dawson (Night), E. Thomas (Good Luck), J. Johnstone (Autnmn),' K. Hill (Ballet Girl), E. BootK (Superstition), J. Sharp (Rambling Roses), K. Madden (Red Cross Nurse), B. Ward (Ace of Hearts), K. Coate (Dorothy Perkins), I, Coote (Crimson Rambler), D. Dickinson (HarJequinette), I. Agassiz (Joy Bells), E. Davie (Jazz Pierrette), E. Ciardwell (Ballet Girl), B. Wright (V.A.D.), V. Jackson (Dutch Girl), M. O'Brien (Poppy), N. State (Any Old Thing), I. Tilleyshort (Jazz), A. A. iMulholland (Irish Colleen), I. Stuart (Red . and BlSck), M. Williamson (Indian Maid), M. Hill (Ballet), A. Hill (Italian Girl), M. Stuart (Ye Olde Englishe), Mrs F. Grade (Sunflower), Misses M. Wolfreys, J,. Foster, G. and P. Bellamy, V* Barker, Y. Scrimshaw, R. Sycamore, A. White, Pierrieß (3), Skelton (French Fishwife), Messrs F. Gracie (Pierrot), E. Pearcey (Pierrot), R. King (Cowboy). G. Rod well (Cricketer), ft. Austin. (Satan), J. ,C. Dobbs 'Gentleman at large),, D. Stevenson (Kewpie), G. Cribb (Frog). F. Booth (U.R.C.), H. Cardinal (Harlequin), A. Barnes (Buccaneer), E. Pillager (Cowbov), T. Hav (Red Indian), J. Hitchens (Naval Officer), P. Saunders (Golliwog), C. Stuart (Cricketer). F. Cook (Fireman), A. Dawson, A. Mcintosh, E. Burminster, M. Goodwin, H. Stewart, W. Brown,--W. State, W. Goodman, R. Failoon, Haworth (2), B. Cropi>, L. Toomey, D. .Sinclair, Collins (2)', B. Upjbhn, A. McDowell, J. Logie.

CHILDREN WHO WON'T EAT. (By a Children's Doctor.) Disinclination for whai is considered the normal amount of food is a frequent source of worry to parents. Like the majority of the ills which beset the young, it is more alarming than dangerous. With "only'' children want of appetite frequently springs from .the selfcentredness of these isolated little beings. From babyhood ever}' little ailment has been a signal for the upheaval of the household, and they speedily learn that to refuse food is the easiest method of focussing attention on themselves. Indeed, to all children the spectacular in a refusal of food appeals. In the nervous child of iil-nourished body very slight causes will lead to a disappearance of appetite. Emotion of any kind inhibits hunger, and the association of a particular variety of food with a previous disturbance will often act as a deterrent should the dish be set before the child again. , One of the most vicious habits of parents is the substitution of a delicacy for food which lias been refused. Not only does this encourage the child in its line of conduct but also the food which tempts is often ill-suited to the young digestion. For the capricious appetite of a child there is often a physical cause. The brown-eyed child with sallow skin inherits a weakness with its temperament: it is subject to an easily disordered digestion. To the frail little stomach of these children plain food appeals little, and ine stimulation of rich or highly seasoned fuod lis necessary to produce appetite. The cutting of a child's first teeth is an event in the household, and the little sufferer is anxiously tended. When tho second, or permanent, teeth begin to appear, little notice is taken of what is transpiring. Yet the mouth of a five or six-years-old child, busy with its second dentition, may be painfulj and this pain will give rise, to a disinclination for food. Therefore, when a child begins to go 'off its food the possibility of dental trouble should not be overlooked, tho state of its digestion should- be ascer-

tained, and if the conclusion is arrived at that the phenomenon is nervous or physical, placidity is the course to adopt. Jt is better that a x child should go twenty-four hours with very little food than that an incident connected with .the forcing of food on it should be stamped on its wonderful little memory. In fact, with t£e child of weak digestion a twenty-four hours' fast is not at all a bad thing: it gives matters a chance to light themselves. Above ail, keep the little actor as much as possible -out of the limelight. Let the child believe that the taking of its food is an event on a par with its refusal, and suggestion and nature' appetite will speedily bring about a change which will dispel the maternal fears.