WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17611, 14 November 1922, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner'' items of 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.

To-morrow afternoon, at 4 o'clock, the members of the Canterbury Women's Club are holding a reception in honour of her Excellency, Lady Jellicoe. The reception is open to club members only. Mr and Mrs H. F. Wigram han-e returned from a short visit to Timaru. Mr and Mrs G. E. Richardson returned yesterday from a holiday spent at Hanmer. Mrs Vernon, who has been spending a fortnight at Hanmer, returns to Christchurch to-morrow. Mrs Leonard Clark has returned from a short stay at the Rakaia Huts. Mr and Mrs T. W. Reese (Rossall street) have returned from Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Charles Findlay and Miss Betty Findlay (Taieri), who have been in town for the Cup Week gaieties, motored home yesterday. Mrs Kohn leaves to-day for a short visit to Ashburton. Mrs Murray (Kaikoura) is staying at "Haeremai," Sumner. The engagement is announced of Marion, third daughter of Mr and Mrs C. T. Williams, of Belleknowes, Dunedin, and; James, son of Mr and Mrs A. Hughes, Rangiora. A somewhat unusual case was mentioned to a Mataura "Ensign" representative by a Central Otago resident. Seven miles from the town of Cromwell there lives a lady who has never been to the town for 50 years and duringthat lengthy period she has never visited any other centre. At a ball in Bermuda a wonderful dress wes worn, in the' making of which over 30,000 stamps were used. They were not put_ on anyhow, but in an elaborate design. Dr. T. W. Leys and Mrs Leys, of Auckland, who are accompanied by Mrs Selwyn Upton, left by the Makura last week for a visit to Sydney. The engagement is announced of.Miss Vera Colville, only daughter of Mr and! Mrs Scott Colville, Seaview road, Remuera, to Mr James Passmore, elder son of Mr and Mrs W. M. Passmore, | St. Obur, Gladstone road. Painell, Auckland. The engagement is announced cf Miss Kathleen Black, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Black, Seatoun, Wellington, and Professor P. W. Burbidge, of Auckland University College. Mrs F. Robinson has been visiting Mrs Broad, Greymouth, and Mrs Olney, Punakaika, West Coaßt. ■iCr. W. H, Winsor, chairman of the Works" Committee, replying to Cr. McCombs at the-meeting of the City Council last night, said that the work of constructing the women's rest room in Cathedral square would be started immediately. An enjoyable social evening and dance, organised by the Ascot residents, was held in the Burwood Hall on Saturday evening. Musical items were contributed by Mrs Ramsay, Miss Molly Rooks, Mr and Mrs Lawford, Mr A. Smith, Mr Johnson, .little Douglas and Rona Johnson, and Master Sydney Smith. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr W. Holland and Mr G. Scott. The music'was supplied by Mrs M. Rooks (piano) and Mr V. Lawford (violin). Last Saturday evening the Somerfield Amateur Swimming Club held a flannel dance ' in the Somerfield Schoolroom. The committee who arranged so successful a function were Messrs D. Good, J. aud'W. Brown, A. Bullen, C. Smart, 'R.'.Skelton, A. W. Spence, and P. Ring, honorary secretary. The room was tastefully decorated with balloons and .evergreens. Over eighty couples danced to very enjoyable musio supplied' by Miss E. Tilleyshort's orchestra. Novelty dances introduced during the evening were much enjoyed. 'Mrs F. Vincent, Salisbury street, recently entertained a number of friends in honour of the birthday of her daughter, Gladys Vincent. A most delightful musical evening was given, and Miss Vincent received the congratulations of her many friends. Among those present were Mesdames F. Vincent, Jun. (Auckland), Bate, A. D. Houston, Ken. nedy Black, D. Crozier, Martin, Hume, J. Sanderson, Highman, Cook, J. K. McDonald, Misses Cunningham (2), Verner Smith (2). Morris, Hume (2), Messrs Bate, Sen., Athol Bean, Francis Bate, Graham Bennett, D. Crozier, Martin (3), Smith, Laing, Roland Smith, W. Poore, Clutha Sargeant, and Turner. CARNIVAL WEEK VISITORS 6hould grasp this opportunity to visit the Renulife Violet Ray Parlours, 272 High' street, for a free demonstration of our wonderful curative machines. In oases of Neuritis, Lumbago, Rheumatism, and all nervous disorders, Violet Ray treatment is unsurpassed. We make a specialty in Goitre treatment, and have machines in stock which may be used in your own home. A trained nurse is always in attendance for the benefit of lady clients. 'Plone 2765. The Renulife Violet.Ray Parlours, High street Chambers, 272 High street, Christchurch. R9IBB-2240 YOUR HAIR FIXES YOUR AGE. Don't wait until yon are so grey that a sudden change will be noticed. Apply 'Tinting Fluid" to those grey hairs now, and so keep the youthful colour for as many years as you wish. It neither soils brushes nor linen. Call or 'phone 5189. making an appointment with Miss Ritchie. Violet Ray Treat.ment for the scalp and comp'exion.. Open 'Friday evenings.—Miss Ritchie, Elite Toilet Rooms, Starland Buildings. Colombo street. R9254-&224 MLLK DIET. Junket made with pure milk and a reliable rennet is the best form of milk diet for both young and old. Ensure that it is made from Bettle'e Rennet, which is better rennet, being made" under the most hygienic circumstances from New Zealand calves born in the most hygienic surroundings. Only Is ,6d ft bottle. t Ask your grocer or chemist for it. Insist on Bettle's. k„ , I , • 83387 '- 'f'La Naturelle'J permanent traye-nto* lightfully becomiug, suitable for "afl styles'"' of p hair dressing. Ring" Mist Avery. 4219, or call Madame Bond's ToiW , Salon, Royal Exchange -Bnildinjjp* * - - f 45578

At a meeting of the Church of England Hospital Christmas Market, held yestemay afternoon at College House, it was decided to have a cake 6tall for four days at the Christmas Market. Those present were Canon Wilford, -TeV dames Poulton, Harrison, K. Hadfield, Lyons. Knight, Salvester, Webley and McKechnie. This evening, at the JeHicoe Hall, Miss Frances Hamerton, L.A.8., will give a vocal recital at which a very attractive programme is promised. The vocalist will he assisted by her sister, Miss Helen Hamerton (violin), and Miss Aileen Warren will be pianiste. At S. 3largaret's, Cranmer square, S. Michael's branch of the Girls' Friendly Society gave a very pleasant evening party in honour of Miss Annie Turner, who is to be married shortly. Her fellow-members presented her with a handsome fruit bowl, in token of their esteem, and expressed good wishes for her future happiness. A dainty supper was served, and the singing of "Auid Lang Syne" brought a happy evening to a close. At the Navy League Hall, last night, their Excellencies Viscount and Viscountess Je.licce attended the function arranged by the Victoria League and the Navy League. The ladies on the platform with their Excellencies were Mrs Deans, Mrs Thacker, Mrs Marriner, Mrs W. S. Bean, Mrs Charles Beadel. Amongst the audience were Miss Overton, Mr G. Lancaster, Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson, Mrs T. G. R. Blunt, Mr and Mrs A. A. McKellar, Mr William Rumbo'd, Mrs Percy Overton, Mrs William Day, Mrs Hugh Acland, Mrs Eric Harper, Mr and Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs T. W. Cane, Mr and Mrs Treleaven, Miss Dougall, and Mrs Raphael. Making toffee used to be one of the special treats mothers kept in icseive for their children for wet days, or for any other occasion when it v wns dc-ir-able to give them a special occupation. Many modem children do n;;t know what a delightful occupation toffeemakmg is, because it is never very far to the nearest sweet slop. To give the children nn afternoon of pure deight let t! cm try the foiling rcc'pe, which is simplicity itself:—Take n tin of condensed milk, 2:b of sugar, Jib of butt r, and the empty milk tin full of water. Put all into a saucepan and stir for half an hour after it has reached boil-ing-point. Then mix in a teaspoonful of vanilla and some chopped walnuts, and spread evenly on a flat 'arg- butter--"l dish. Cut in neat squares. The result is a delectable sweet, adored by all children and by no means despised by grown-ups. It has long been recognised tliat sunaired bedding is not only invaluable as a means of inducing seep, but may even prove an actual cure for definite insomnia. Yet even women who live in the country, and have gardens, seldom take advantage of their opportunities in this respect, or have the faintest conception of what really aired bedding means. They shonld take a hint from residents on the Continent, who on sunny days invariably place their mattresses and bedding out in the sun, or if they have not garden space to do this, expose pillows, bfnkets, and nuttresses in wide-open windows. When the sun is allowed to penetrate the bedclothes they absorb the sweet fresh air and the life-giving properties of the sun. No one who lias not slept on. a mattress baked in the sun has any idea cf the j luxury it means. The mattress does not necessarily hold the heat, after its sun-bath, but it retains for hours afterwards the sweet freshness of the outdoor world. I A reference to Mrs Asquith in the "Life of Sir William Harcourt," just published, is quoted by the London ! "Telegraph." Her husband, in the House of Commons in 1895, vmade a great speech in reply to an attack by Joseph Chamberlain, which Harcourt declares in his diary "knocked Joe into a cocked hat!" Next day Sir William went over to Downing street, where he says: "I found Margot (Mrs A.) in Morley'a Tdom, and I told, her I was so pleased about the previous day's speech that I was half inclined to kiss her! Asquith kindly offered to retire to enable this to be done." A typical remark of Lord Balfour's is also quoted when that statesman was Leader of the Opposition. Peel, the Sp?aker, was retiring, and much oontroveisy ensued oyer his successor. Harcourt says "Gampbell-Bannerman. rather fancied himself" for the job, but was too valuable to his party. Then tine Tories put up Sir Matthew White Ridley, while the Liberals nominated Mr Wm. Court Gully, Q.C. On this occurring, Balfour sent a cynical note to Harcourt, thus: "I must get you-to point him (Gully) out to me. I understand he's betterlooking than our man!" Gully was elected in a- full House by a majority of 11 votes. A plain and fancy dress dance was held in the Bromley Schoolroom on Saturday night to augment the prize fund. There was a good attendance, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The committeemen and their wives were active in attending to the comfort of visitors. Mr Melhuish was M.C. and Miss I. Pole kindly assisted with the music. Mr W. Turner (let) and Mr J. King (2nd) won the gentlemen's prize, and Miss Veevers (Ist) and Miss Huggins (2nd) the ladies'. The following were in fancy dress:—Miss Lawrence, Queen of Hearts; Mrs Huggins, Confetti; Miss Huggins, Harvest; Miss Veevers, Dorothy Perkins;. Mrs Melhuish, Summer; Miss Matherson, Italian Dancer; Miss Christian, Gipsy; Mrs Stothers, Continuance; Mr J. King, Parson; Mr E. King, Cowboy; Mr Fennell, Golliwog; Mr F. Melhuish, Jockey; Mr W. Turner, Chinaman; Mr W. Parsons, Parson. Recently there passed away at her daugntar's home in Wellington, at the advanced age of 8U years, Mrs Elizabeth Hosking, widow of the late John IV Mosking, and sister of the late Rev. W. Rowse. . Mrs Mosiring was born at Maraziou, Cornwall. After living in Pennsylvania, U.S.A., and for a short time in N.&.W., she arrived in New Zealand with her husband and children 45 years ago. Her first home was at Wairaa, Hokianga, where Mr Hosking had charge of a native school. Subsequently they resided at Wairau, Pa-renga-renga, and Tapapa. After 20 years| teaching among the Maoris, Mr Hosking retired and settled on a farm at Okoroire, where he died five years ago. Mrs Hosking then removed to Wellington, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs T. Wilson. Mrs Hosking was of a very bright disposition, and was very much respected, especially by the Maoris, amongst whom she and her husband worked so long. She leaves one son, Mr F. J. Hosking, of Dargaville, three daughters—Mrs T. Whitnell (Oporoire), Mrs W. R. Dempsey (Pahiatua), and Mrs T. Wilson (Wellington). She also leaves seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. The body was taken to Putaruru and buried 1 beside that of her husband. 1 The Wainui Hall " was the scene of great festivity, last Friday evening, the occasion being a party given by Mr and Mrs Wm. Niblet to celebrate the coming of age of their son "Billy." The hall was tastefully decorated with white daisies and pale pink roses. Mrs Niblet received the guests, wearing a blue satin gown trimmed with blue crocheted medallions. Songs and dancing were kept np until midnight, the music being supplied by Messrs Niblet and E. I Smith. Among those present were:— Mesdames Hayward (navy crepe de 1 chine). Hawker (grey silk), Noonan 1 (black ninon and n»t),, Misses M. Hanker (blacksand pink georgette), L Hooker (black and white crepe de chine), R. Niblet (pink satin), E. Pope (cerise charmeuse. piped with navy), G. Hawker, A. Hopkins, F. Hopkins, B. Hopkins, Lorna Noonan, Luov Noonan, P. Buckland, I. Warner (black crepe de »>hin«>V Messrs Buckland. Niblet, T». Hooker, St anbury, J. Buckland, E. Smith. L. Wnsrht.. G. Hawker, A. Giddens, H. Mac Donald, Warner, T. Warner, G. Nind.

I MEMORIAL SERVICE THE LATE MES P. CAMPBELL. i There was a large gathering of friends ! and relatives at the service held at St. Peter's Church, Riccarton, at 11 a.m. yesterday, in memory of the late Sirs Patrick Campbell, who died at her residence, 4G Holm wood road,' on Saturday last. The service was conducted by | tiie Very llev. Dean Harper, assisted by .; ■ the (vicar of i>t. Peter's, the Bev. H. T. ' York. > Dean Harper, in a brief address, stated tuat thcce who had gone before us , into the greatness and blessedness of the ; internal Kingdom were with us still, i tiiougli unseen. They spoke to us —to our souls and spirits—not to our outward oar, sending down messages of en- , ; couragement. of hope, of love, though i we heard no voice, and saw no shape. Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives—some quite recently and '■ others long ago —had passed from their lives on earth to the great life beyond tae veil. They were dwelling in one of the many mansions which our Father j had prepared for them. Our separation was but for a short time. We hoped to j rejoin them. No question of wKen, ' where or how need disturb the faithful . and rational mind. It did not yet ap- ' | pear what we should be. No good and j i loving life was lost. The reason as | ; well as the deeper emotion forbade us : ito contemplate so dire a conclusion. To j those who had waited and worked and i ! loved, as the late Mrs Campbell had ' done, came a reward, not sometimes '. hoped for or expected—"the peace j which paeseth all understanding is theirs." During the service hvmns 401 and I?? were snng and the "Dead March," in "Saul." was played by Mr W. Lunn, j who presided at the organ. The body will be sent to England for j interment* Reside the dereased's husband in the Cheltenham Cemetery. DAINTY LINGERIE. Lady Louis Mountbatten, as one of the richest girls in England to-day, had a most exquisite trousseau, and her lingerie was as fine and dainty, yet simple withal, as it is possible to conceive it. ■ One thing, that 3he had which was a little out of the ordinary, were cases in which were laid each set of underwear. The lawn, silk, or satin used for the dainty garments was used in the case, and the same style of ornamentation was repeated also. The cases were made with a padded foundation, just layers of cotton wool placed between the material and quilted and hidden in -the pad were iittie sachets of scent so that the contents were delicately perfumed. A double piece of material over the top was attached down one side, and on this, flap the embroidery was done. Of course, it would be rather luxurious for ordinary girls to have a case like this for every set of "undies," but all of us have some special set that we prize very much, and only wear for very special occasions, and it is worth keeping it like this, instead of roaming about the drawer with the other things, ; as even best lingerie has a habit of' doing, however good are 'our intentions. As it would be quite possible to make one case do for two or triree sets; for to keep all one's evening lingerie tnis way would be a very good.idea. • Nowadays a set of underwear is a very usuahgift for one girl to give to another, be it as an addition to a "bottom drawer" or as a birthday or Christmas" present. A case in which the underwear is folded would be a delightful finish to such a present., NEXT YEAR'S SHOE FASHIONS. Next spring's fashions in boots, and shoes were shown at the 23rd International Shoe and Leather Fair, which was opened in London at the beginning of last month. This year's ( fair is stated to be the largest yet held, and over five hundred firms took part in it. For the first time since the war a full representation of shoe machinery was to be • seen in motion in the Gilbey Hall. The fashionable shoe for women next spring will be the .long-fronted model, witn plain or sandal, straps. Heels, as a general rule, will be rather lower than has been the rule hitherto, but in the case of evening shoes the diminution in height is only slightEvening shoes are of beautiful designs and of all colours, many giving a "jazz" effect. They are manufactured in brocaded silk and tissue, and some are hand embroidered in gold, with j beading on satin. Attempts by the Paris manufacturers to popularise women's boots for the winter have failed, and shoes still hold the field. Men's shoes incline to rather smarter and narrower toes, although other styles are still fashionable. For golfing the latest style is the "apron" shoe, which is a modification of the ski- = ing boot design. Skiver leather,-a split sheepskin, specially prepared, may now be used in place of wall-paper. Messrs James Garnar and Sons, of Bermondsey, showed many extremely interesting designs, and they claim that, having regard to its durable qualities; leather wall- j paper is little dearer than ordinary wallpaper. It is cheaper than wood panelling, and the panelled effect in leather can be produced with little trouble. Many attractive screens in leather are also on view. Women's weatherproof hats in all colours, shapes and designs, are shown by this firm, who state that all their goods are of British manufacture. Exhibits of the raw materials of the boot and shoe trade included manufacturers' samples of boots soled ..with "Dri-ped" leather, which claims to give at least double the wear of ordinary shoe leather and to be perfectly watertight and so adaptable to form the thinnest possible soles for women's shoes. "Dri-ped" soles can also be , made in all thicknesses for men. A novel plant for attaching soles and heels to boots without either nails or stitches was shown. It is claimed that it does the work in a quarter of the time occupied by the old method, so that it should be possible in future to get boot repairs done at much less cost. Pure rubber soles for police, walking, tennis, and golf shoes said to have over two years' Bervice, and fixed to the welt by solution formed another interesting exhibit.