WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17707, 8 March 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in th« "Women's Corner" items of social cz personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notioes must bear the signatures of both partie3. Correspondence is invited on any matters iffecting, or of interest to, women. Miss Helen Orbell is visiting friends in Wellington. Mr and Mrs G. F. Watts, of Lansdowne, Marlborough, have left on a tour of the world, and will be away from Marlborough for twelve months or more. » News has been received that Miss Dulcie Mitchell, the popular New Zealand contralto, has left London, and will arrive in Christchurch early in April. Miss Mitchell has just completed a most interesting and successful season in London, having engagements up to the eve of her departure. Miss Agleen Jordan is visiting friends in the North Island. Mr George Perry, Mayor of Hokitika, and Mrs Perry,who have been spending some weeks in Christchurch, returned to the West Coast on Tuesday. Miss M. Poulter (Wellington), who leaves this month for Sydney, where she joins the Largs Bay, en route for England) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday, to bid farewell to her friends here. She "is the guest of Mrs F. L. Sandrey, Riccarton.

The Ridgely Select Dance Committee commenced its season-on Saturday in the Ridgely Hall, Armagh street. The function was most enjoyable and successful. There were auout seventy five couples present. Mr C. Wells' orchestra supplied excellent music, and the floor, as usual, was in perfect order. Mrs Spargo Katterfeldt and Miss Rona Katterfeldf (Auckland) have arrived in Christcnurch, to be present at the Crozier—Nicholls wedding, which will be solemnised at St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, on March 14th. Mr Cf'J. Maddren and their daughter Mavis are spending a few weeks at Ban- Hill.

Miss Hillary Buss (Fendalton) has returned from a, visit to the West Coast.

Mrs Nevello Andrews and Miss Hilda Andrews leave Christchurch to-day for a trip to England via Australia.

The Garden Fete, to be held at Nazareth House on Saturday, promises to be an unprecedented success. The stall-holders are, on all sides, meeting .with most generous response to their appeal for stocks for the various stalls and large entries have been received for the competitive events. The Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club opened the season at. Snirley yesterday, w-hen a flag match was played, the winner being Mrs Godby. A putting competition was also held and resulted in a tie between Mrs <Jreen and Miss Cracroft-Wilson.

Great preparations are being made by Mr Furness James-for the Carnival to be held 'by the Winter Garden Cabaret Club on Friday, March 9th. Music will be supplied by Sutherland's Jazz Band and Bailey's Banjo Band.

Mrs Godby, captain of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club, entertained the members and their friends at afternoon tea in the club pavilion at the Shirley links yesterday afternoon. Amongst the visitors were: Mrs Symes, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Russell B'eals, Mrs Rose, Mrs C. iiouiseon, Miss Hogg and her cousin, Miss Moore, Miss Nancy Beadel, and Miss Audrey Cra-oroft-Wilson. MAI>AME MENERE'S FURS. Madame Menere's beautiful Furs at extraordinarily low prices can be inspected at her salon, corner of Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). These furs were purchased in London a few months ago by Madame Menere personally, and you will certainly be studying -.your appearance as well as your pocket by inspecting them before purchasing elsewhere. M 7050—3 HOUSEWIFE'S RECIPE. In these torrid days there is no more delicious dish than Junket made with Bettle's Sure to Set Rennet. It's unrivalled quality is proved by the fact that' the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin Hospitals are large consumers of it.. Bettle's Rennet is only Is 6d a bottle, and insist that your Grocer supplies you with it. 1 JANE, LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET. Suitability in dress is the keynote of the perfect toilet. Women without exception will be charmed with the garments on show in the quiet little showroom in Colombo street, where courtesy and civility reign supreme. tt THE EASTER BRIDE. Appointments are now being booked for Easter Weddings. "Inspect Artistic Bridal Portraiture exhibited by Claude Ring, the bridal photographer. iielephone 3053. R933WJ WINTER GIFTS. Beautiful Marmot Coat, with large roll cape collar, lined with floral silk, for £3l. The ideal winter gift. Call I W. T. VAUGUAN nnd CO., 263 High, street, Triangle, near Hallenstein'a. V 9261-9859

Among tnose staying at the Clarendon Hotel are Mr and Mrs Geo. Brown (Melbourne;, jir J. B. Ross, and Mrs lipton (Woodlands, Kaikoura), and Mr A. rl. Hay (Timaru). Mr and Mrs J. R. MacLennan and Miss N. Sewell (Hawke's Bajv are among the guests at the United Service Hotel.

Mr and Mrs C. C. Brown Douglas (Ewell, Surrey, England), are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Salmon, who were married in Auckland last week, were the recipients of many very beautiful wedding presents, which included an onyx clock from their Excellencies Lord and Lady Jellicoe, a silver tureen from the Reform Party, a silver tea service and salver from the Cabinet, and other handsome gifts from the High Commissioner, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, the citizens of Napier, and a host of private friends of the bride and the bridegroom.

Mr and Mrs Robert Longley, of Onehnnga, celebrated their diamond wedding on Snturdav. They were married on March 3rd, 1863, at St. Mary's Anglican Church. Nottingham, England. Mr and Mrs Lioneley came to Xew Zealand in t'-e ship Hindustan in 1874,gind landed at Port Chalmers, the voyage occupying nearly five months. They resided for two' years at Dunedin, and then for the next 20 years Mr Longley was engaged in road contracting for tha Taieri County C unril, afterwards farming on his own account. Mr and Mrs Longley have three sons, six daughters, 40 grnndchi'dren, and 22 great-grand-children. Mr Longley is 82 years of age and Mrs Longley is- 81.

Mr and Mrs W. H. Horton held a "linen shower" evening at their residence, Fendalton road, the guest of honour being Miss Vera Nankivell, whoso marriage is to take place this month. During the evening, most enjoyable items were given by Miss R. McMeekin, Mr and Mrs Horton, Mr J. Bennett, and Mr nnd Mrs C. J. Smith. Two ven' original competitions, arranged by the hostess, were won by Mrs C. Smith and Miss Mavis Nankivell. Miss V. Niinkivell was the recipient of many handsome gifts. Arrangements are now well in hand for the . second dance to be held by the Rosemary Dance Assembly in the Hibernian Hall to-night. Tho numerous requests for tickets would indicate another big success, and everything is being arranged by an energetic committee to insure an excellent evening's enjoyment, the musis being supplied by Ceman's Jazz Orchestra. Members and guests are advised to secure their tickets early, as there are only a limited number available. Tickets may be obtained from the secret;irv; Rosomarv Dance Assembly. G.T\O. Box 393, Christchurch, or at the door.

A surprise party visited the home of Mrs Talbot, of' Queen street, on Saturday. Games were indulged in till a late hour. Music was supplied by Misses W. Southerwood and V. Barrow, and a dainty supper was served by the surprisers. Among those present were Mesdames Talbot and Conue. Misses Ursula, Taibot, Ivy Harris, Nellie Beaton, Arline Power, Winnie Southerwood, Valerie Barrow, Alva Shackleton, Nina Smith, Hazel Sierakowski, Phyllis Coombs, Elsie Talbot, Lavia McLeod, Thelma McKenzie, Mavis Ludley, Dora Kemer, Cleia Peck, and Messrs Talbot and F. Conue, L. Gibb, G. Healey, J. Round, G. Southerwood, A. Crooge, P. Southerwood, T. Southerwood, J. Lee, C. Barrow, C. Falloon, E. Reese, S. Massey, E. Barrow, R. Todd, D. Turner, F. E. Barrow, R. Todd, D. Turner, F. Halswell, F. Peitrie, L. Peters, E. Dawson, A. Ballantyne, C. Talbot, and A. Talbot. •

At a meeting of the executive committee 'held to consider arrangements for the forthcoming "Great Eastern Fair," to be held in the King Edward Barracks early in May, there were present:—Rev. 0. Fitzgerald (chairman), Messrs K. Bassett, P. Sowden, W. Inncss, R. AVardle, and F. H. Vincent (secretary). An attractive programme was arranged and a strong entertainment committee was set up. The object of the Fair is to provide funds tor the re-erection of the Avonside Parish Vicarage. Those who patronise the Fair will not only enjoy an excellent entertainment, and have the opportunity of purchasing produce and home supplies" at exceptionally low prices, but will, at the same time, assist in helping a very worthy cause. Previous Avonside efforts have met with great success, and the present committee is working hard to eclipse all .former results. The building committee reported that the erection of the stalls in Eastern style was well under way. Stallholders and their assistants will be costumed in Eastern garments, and the Barracks will present the true atmosphere of, a typical Eastern street bazaar. WEDDINGS. BUGONIN—BULLEN. Pink begonias and palms in profusion formed the effective decorations at St. Andrew's Church yesterday afternoon, when the marriage of Miss Gertrude Mary Bullen, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs G. F. Bullen, "The Elms," Kaikoura, and Mr Robert S. Hugonin, of Hundalee, Kaikoura, was solemnised by the Rev. \V. McAra, of Sumner, formerly of Kaikoura. Mr Lake was organist, and Mr Frank Cook was best man.

The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr Frank Bullen, wore a beautiful frock of champagne radium lace over champagne satin, the tiny sleeves and graceful skirt draperies being of georgette. Her becoming hat of champagne satin and Jace, was smartly trimmed at the ba'cli with. a feather mount, and her shower bouquet was of shaded roses and heather. Miss Alicia Ingles, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a charming frock of soft rose crepe de chine, embossed with silver, and a crinoline straw hat of the same shade, prettilv trimmed with silver ribbon. Her bouquet was of deep crimson roses.

A number of relatives were entertained after the ceremony at "Nga Tawa," Fendalton. the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs J. "W. C. Nixon. The hostess wore a charming gown of navy "blue ninon and lace, and a large hat of satin and lace to match, and carried a posy of autumn flowers. Miss Meta Nixon wore a daintv blue embroidered organdie frock and a pink crinoline straw hat. Miss Bullen wore coffee coloured georgette and a large lace hat, trimmed with ospreys, and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses. Miss Fanny Bullen's handsome frock was of navy satin, draped with navy lace, and her blue hat was circled with an ostrich plume. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs F. V. Bullen, Mr and Mrs "W. R. Bullen, Mr and Mrs Carey Hill, Mr and Mrs W. J. Hyde, Mr and Mrs Herbert Hyde. "When Mr and Mrs R. Hugonin left on their wedding tour, the bride wore a frock of fuchsia-coloured marocain, trimmed with Richelieu embroidery, and a small fuchsia satin hat, heavily embroidered in chenille. She wore handsome mole furs and carried a wrap of fawn velbur cloth embroidered in fawn silk. HENDERSON—WARD. The picturesque little Anglican Church at Ohoka was the scene of the greatest interest yesterday morning, . and Ohoka itself was practically en fete for the marriage of Robert Guy, only son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ward, of Ohoka, to Mary Eva, third daughter of Mr and Mrs I. R. Henderson, of Mande"ville. The crowd assembled at the church testified to the esteem in which both the bridal pair aad th«k parent*

are held in the district, where they have tor many years resided. The Rev. C. A. Fraer, vicar of Phillipstown, assisted by the Rev. Webb, vicar of Tuahiwi, officiated at the ceremony, and the service was choral. Miss Heron ably officiating at the organ. The church had been lavishly decorated with flowers by friends of the bride and groom, the piece de resistance being a floral bell suspended above the chancel steps. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, looked girlish and charming in a dainty frock of palest shell pink tnffetas, embroidered with beads and cut on straight lines. With this was worn a white tulle veil, beautifully worked in silver and floss silk and held in place bv a coronet of silver leaves and oranee blossoms, silver shoes and stockings, and a beautiful bouquet of pink and white "hot-house blooms, completed a most becoming toilette. The brid" was attended bv her cousin. Miss w n o woTe a prettv frofl? of anricot taffetas, also cut on straight lines, and trimm»d with gold lace, hand-made flowers. With this she wore a gold-coloured tulle Tint trimmed with n wreath of apricot flowers, and «old shoes and stockings, and her bouquet was of beautiful flamei>n!oured cactus dnhlins and begonias, tied with contrasting ribbons. Tho brideeroom was supported by Mr Wilfred Martin as best man. After the ceremony the relatives and a few old friends of the happy pair motored to the residence of the bride's parents, .vhere the wedding breakfast was held, Mrs Henderson receiving her gueßts in a smartly-cut grey costume braided with black, a close fitting brown and fawn hat, and carrying a yellow bouquet. Mrs Ward, .mother of the bridegroom, wore a nigger-brown costume with touches of gold and henna, worn with a small brown lisere straw hat wreathed with leaves and berries in autumn tints. Her bouquet was of pink roses. Amongst other relatives present were: Mrs Kelly, grandmother of the bridegroom, in a handsome black coat and bonnet, with touches of pink; Miss Kelly, in navy coat frock with steel buttons, and a navy lisere hat trimmed with gold and blue; Mrs Harry Ward, in grey with hat to match; Mrs W. Kelly, becoming blue costume; Mrs Skivington (sister of the bride) grey costume and smart delft blue and lemon hat; Mrs T. Caverhill, black dress with black hat relieved with violet; Mrs Jas. Ward, handsome coat of blsck silk, embroidered with silver and henna, and becoming hat in gold and henna tones to match; Mrs Trousselot, navy costume with smart black and silver hat; Mrs Robertson (sister of the bride), powder blue coat frock worn with furs, and a prettv brown hat: Mr Hnrrv Ward, Mr W. Kelly, Mr Skevington, Mr T. Caverhill, Mr James Ward, Mr Trousselot, and Mr Teddy Gardiner. Mr and MrsyGuy Ward left later by motor for Kaikoura and the Coast, where the honeymoon is to be spent. & CHARITIES UNLIMITED. An enthusiastic meeting was held yesterday by those interested in helping the various local charities, and a Committee to be known as '"' 'Charities, Unlimited" was formed. Mrs George Rhodes was in the chair, and there were about 25 others present. Nurse Maude, in thanking those present, stated toe object of the meeting, adding it was hoped to stage two pantomimes and devote the entire proceeds to the various charity organisations in Christchureh. Mrs Hulmei (nee Miss Eva Moore), 'kindly offered to act as producer, provided that she could obtain the support of all present. bTie suggested that the pantomime "Jack and thfBeanstalk" be staged first, those present being asked to bring one other friend each to join Society, and assist in this production. It is hoped that at least £IOOO will be raised eacn year to help the various charities. . A special committee was formed consisting of Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs J. Hulme, Mr R. A. norne and Mr Whatman, to arrange details and report at the next meeting. Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs Craeroft-Wilson, and the Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes were elected patrons. Among those who handed in their names to assist, were the following:— Mrs George Rhodes. Mrs Cracroft Wilson and Mrs J. Hulme, Misses Nancy Beadel, Shona Rhodes, Noni Beckett, Barbara Clavden. Gwendoline Jellett, Helen Rhodls, Kathleen Bristed, Dot Cook, Olive Strachey, Louise Hannay, Rita Matson, Blanche Hennah, Monica Hamilton. Molly Bean, May Bean, Barbara Gould, Theo. Beswick, Jocelyn Pyne, Barbara Cowlisbaw.