WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17740, 17 April 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will plat**4 to receive for publication in th* "Women'e Corner" items of social at personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signature* of both partiea. Correspond: no« is invited on any matter# afftcting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs He&thcote Gray is spending a few weeks at "Highfield," Isorth Canterbury.

Mfss Maberlev Beadel, who has boon playing in the golf tournament in Dunedin, 19 spending a few days with Mrs Leslie Wilson before returning to Christolaurch.

Miss Frances Oracroft-Wilson is going to-morrow to stay .with Mrs Mowbray Tripp, South Canterbury, for tlw Timaru races, at the end of the week.

Miss Marjorie Dixon (Fendolton), who was runner-up for tlie G'fcngo Golf Championship last week, is returning to Christohurch to-morrow.

Miss Nellie Gibbs (Nelson), who haa been visiting Christchurch, left yesterday for Ntelson.

Miss Betty North cote and Mr T. Northoote are coming to town, to-mor-row. They will spend a few days with Mre J. Cracroft-Wilson, Cashmere, and go later to Timaru, to stay with Mm Vera Hope, for the races.

Mrs Ferrier and Miss Lorna Ferrier are leaving, early next month, for a trip to the South Sea Islands.

The committee of S. Margaret's College Old Girls' Association lias issued invitations for a dance to be held in Dixieland on May 7th.

Miss L. Emanuel, of Dunedin, and Mr L. G. Ancell, of Cambridge, are staying with their aunt, Mrs P. Selig, Holly road. They have come to Christchurch to be present at Miss Beryl Selig's wedding, which tabes plaoe today.

Mrs Harry GVlenzies (Menzies* Bay) is visiting her father, Mr Wardell, Mansfield avenue.

Mrs Arthur Stokes (New Brighton) is spending a holiday with, friends at Kaiapoi.

The engagement ia announced of Miss Eileen Smalley, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Smalley, of Kaiapoi, to Walter ; son of Mr Wi H. Jury, also of Kaiapoi.

The engagement is announced of Albert George, elder eon of Mrs Rollingham, of. Takamatua, and the late Mr W. C. Anderson, of Methven, to Isabel (Belle), third daughter of .Mr J. Jarden, of Linwood.

Mr and Mrs S. F. Grigg, of Dunedin, and Mr and Mrs Jnnios Cow,' of Tinwnld, hare arrived ir. Christchurch to Ixi present at Miss Beryl Selig's wedding to-day. Mr and Mils J. N. Thompson, of "Lawrence, are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs Murray (Kaiuoura) and Mr and Mrs S. S. Grigg (EVunedin) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs and Miss McNicol (Riccarton) have gone to "Wellington for a few days. The usual "Wednesday night's danoo at Dixieland will be held to-morrow night. Sutherland's Jazz Bnnd will supply the dance music. Tickets may be obtained 1 at Dixieland.

Mis 3 E. J. Reston, with her niece, Miss Marjory Reston —daughter of the late Mr John Reston, of Hawke's r>ay, who died about a month ago —visited Kaiapoi on Saturday. They were visitors to Mrs T. R. Leithead, and later to friends near The Reston family were among the early residents in the 'sixties, their residence being at the landmark known as '"The Whale's Bones," where the mammoth ribs of a whale were erected at the approach from the front gate. The girls of the Catholic Hostel have organised a euchre party and dance to be held at the Art Gallery on Thursday night, in aid of Nazareth House. Splendid prizes have been donated for the euchre tournament, which will be held in the Permanent Gallery, and Sutherland's Band will supply the music for dancing.

A very enjoyable concert organised by Mrs Jowett, was given at Rannerdale Home last night. The performers were Mrs Long, a visitor from Australia, Mrs Presoott, Mrs Clarke (2), Messrs Clarke (2), Bishop, Blumsky, Thompson, and Jowett. The concert was much enjoyed by the 6oldier patients.

liemal Pasha's campaign in connexion with the reform of Turkish women's dress recalls to a contributor an anecdote of Sir George Grey, when Governor of Capo Colony, as narrated in James Milne's "Romance of a ProConsul." "The Pro-Consul was not always warranted to win, in his encounters of wit and wisdom" writes Milne. "He put to the debit account' a dialogue he had with a batch of Kaffir chiefs, on the proper employment of their moneys. He wondered if the wages, earned from native work on the roads, and in cultivating the lands, were always wisely spent. The broad enquiry was well enough, as the chiefs took it, but unfortunately Sir George went on to state a case in proof. 'For instance,' he innocently pleaded, 'is it necessary that so much should be expended on the jewellery and ornaments of the women P Would they not really look more handsome without all those gewgaws of brass and metal, which theyl wear round their arms and ankles?' An aged chief rose ahd gravely replied, 'You are a great chief, Governor, and you have done marvellous things. You have persuaded us to labour, yea, to make roads which we knew would lead to the conquest of our country. But you had better rest and be content, not allowing success in other things to induce you to enter upon what no man can accomplish. If you attempt, O Governor, to wage war with woman and her ( love of ornament, you will assuredly fa'ill' 'The assembled chiefs,' Sir George wound up the tale, 'roared with delight at this answer, which really left me without a word to say.' "

Mrs MoKayj a very highly esteemed resident, well-known in the Oxford district, passed away on Thursday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs W. Bull, ttarman street, Addington. Mrs McKay, formerly Miss Georgina Monsen, of Bergen, Nor-, way, came to New Zeaiana ix. the early pioneering days. Later 6he married ivlr William McKay, and lived for many years in their beautiful .home, Woodstock station, in the Waimakariri Gorge, Canterbury, where they were well-known for their generous hospitality. After her husbtnd's death the family removed to Upper JRiccarton, where Mrs McKay was an ardent worker for St. Peter's Church. Being of a genial kindly disposition, she made numerous friends. She leaves a son, Mr Angus McKay, of Addington Workshops. and two daughters, Mrs W. Bull, of Addington, and Miss Kitty McKay, sister in charge of Bottle Lake Hospital. The funeral was a private one, and took plaoe at St. .Peter's, Riccarton, on Friday, the ourial service being conducted by itev. EL. T. Yorke. The chief mourners were: Mr Angus McKay, Mr Bull, Mr Monsen ' (brother of deceased), Mr A. Monsen (nephew). Many beautiful wreaths were sent 'fay the Fire Brigade, Addington "Workshops; the Workshops, Mr Freeman and_ family, Mies Budge t Mr and Mrs R. Aitcheson, Mr Arthur Farrell, Mr and Airs Franks, Mrs Gunderson, Mrs Ludbrook,- Mr' Bull, and Monty, Kit and Oppie, Angus and Ellen, Molly and Wilf, Mr and Mrs Rankin, Mr and Mrs Mason, Mrs Clark, Fred and ■Given Monsen family, E. J. McKay, members of St. Peter's Mothers Union, Mrs Gunn and family, Mr and Mrs Copeland, Mr and Mrs Suckling, Mr and Mrs Bull ("W addington), Mrs Hunter and 6on. NEW FURS ARRIVING. A beautiful range of charming furs embracing all the very latest decrees of Dame Fashion will be reaching Madame Menere direct from George Nicholas, the London Court Furrier, and will be displayed at Madame "Menere's salon, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs), nearly opposite Beaths'. N7OSQ-4792-2 BABY'S MILK. If baby could voice his protest there wouldn't be so much poor milk sold every day. Baby would insist on having the best milk obtainable because his health and well-being are so dependent upon it. Unless baby is breastfed ho should be given Humanised Milk, the main composition of whicn is whey made from Bettle's Rennet. -<6 JANE, LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET. We are importers of high-class wear for women, and as nice women love nice clothes, we claim your attention for our importations. Suits of appearance and distinction are showing this week in Madame Jane's show-room. J6177 —0074 THE EASTER BRIDE. Appointments are now" being booked for Easter Weddings, Inspect Artistic Bridal Portraiture exhibited by Claude Ring, the bridal photographer. 'telephone 3053. R933tWj WINTER REMODELS. Our clients are reminded that it is difficult, as the winter season goes on, to deal with the large amount of remodelling work, and are advised to see us at once about their furs and coats. — W. T. VAUGHAN AND CO, Furriers, High st. Triangle, rear Hallenstein's. V 9261-3013 Patricia, the House for Nobby Knitted Goods. Customers should order early from our new stocks of silk and wool. High-class dressmaking and millir.ery. Corner Victoria and Montreal rcreets. 'Phone 4491. L 6273-6 ORIENTAL CAFETERIA. Quick lunches and teas, alternoon teas and all branches of catering. •Manchester street, just south of Clock Tower. Mrs Davies. nrourietress#

The collector in charge of the St. Saviour's Orphanages' tent in Cathedral square was faced with a poser yesterday when a small boy proffered a penny towards the Special Building Fund. However, realising that the same charitable spirit had animated the boy's action as induced other people to give £IOO "to endow a cot tor all time,'' a properly printed receipt for one penny was filled in and) handed to the dontir.

The weekly dance held by the Rose- I mary Jazz Club in the Hibernian Hall on Thursday night proved another marked success. The floor was crowded, and the couples danced to excellent Jazz music supplied by lleid's Peerless Orchestra. The hail and supper rooms were tastefully decorated and the duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr Lester Loversidge, assisted by Mr Aleo. Bonney. Anions: those present were:—Mr and Mrs "Walter Helsdon, Mr and Mra J. Scrimshaw, Mrs Poison, Misses Dolly Townsend, Gladys Carter, Mabel Loversidge, Pearl' Bates, D. McEwan, E. Hinds, Ruby Hunter, M. Scoullard, V. Henry, K. Payne, J. McKay, I. Padder, D. Ryder, E. Evans, Mildred Coxon, I. Ward, M. Smith, E. Churchill, V. Storey, M. Dan-son, L. Gillooly, Messrs W. Furn-ess-James, Lester Loversidge, Alex Bonney, T. Johnston, J. A. Smith, A. Holmes, A. Hevwood, Fergus Large, D. AVoodfield, T. H. Round, W. G. Petrie, J. Taylor, V. Birss, S. Burnside, W. Fairbass, S. Reeves, E. Polson, W. H. Eatts, Cyril Pegs, G. TreJ. Barronne, J. Quickenden. 'The Committee have arrangements well in hand for the second Grand Carnival Night to be held early in May. "Do you accept such small subscriptions here?" was the query put to tiie honorary collector at the St. Saviour's tent in the Square, by a lady who proffered a silver donation, "i think that a very good subscription," was tue reply. Commencing on this the collector remarked that it was very gratifying to observe the universal response the appeal is meeting with from people of all means. One moment it is sixpence or a shilling, and the next a £lO cheque. Needless to say, the smallest amount is gratefully received, and if the donor's worldly possessions are not sufficient to enable her or him to "endow a cot for all time," each donation is still made rich by the spirit which prompts it." On Saturday evening, at the Hastings street Hall, Mr and Mrs J. J. Heslip entertained a number of friends, the occasion 'being the coming of age of their daughter, Delcie. The hull was tastefully decorated wi£h pale blue and white. The evening was spent in dancing and music, items being given by Misses Howard, Irene Cade ; Messrs Meagher, J. Ruddle and Smith. Mra Heslip wore a jade and gold shot satin frock, while her daughter chose white satin and cire laoe with touches of silver. Among those present were: Mesdames J. Hail, Meagiier, Cox, Young, H. Rattray j A. Richarflson, S.. Dempsey, A. Wilson, Walters, Cade, Archbold, J. Puddle, Misses Young, K. Young, Hall, Porteous, Watson, Moore, Stevenson, Cunningham, MoGowan, Howard O'Connor, Archboiitf, Thornton (2), Walker, Goldfinch, Brady, Greenway, Messrs Heslip, Young (2), O'Connor, Roy (2), McAlister, Hartigan, V. Smith, J. Smith. Howard, Girin, Meagher, Puddle {3)> Moor, "Whittington, i\'iy£Wi>n, Sallcetd, Arcfobold, Morris, and many others.

THE LATE KATHERINE MANSFIELD.

(by cable—rasas association—cofyhioht.) (AUSTRALIAN AMD H.Z. CABLI ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, April 15. The late Katherine Mansfield, the authoress, in her wili, requested lier husband to publish little, and to bum as much as possible of her papers.

HOUSEKEEPING HUSBANDS.

If this should meet the ey© of any girl, ill-fated enough, to. be' wed to a housekeeping husband, let her be warned in'time. Take a iirm etand on the very first occasion oa wiiich iie interferes in your department. If that does not work, keep on taking a iirm stand, and let' it be tinner ana tiringr on- each successive occasion on which lie inspects the coal, or reads a lecture on coniO'-stion and wasteful qualities of your ready excellent maul. i>o all you can to cure iiim of t"is malady in its earliest stages, for tiie houseKeeping husband, ouce allowed to get tne upper hand, is a terrible inlliction on any home, and women who know hold out silent hands of sympathy to the harried wife. Men of tms type, like a very absorbent sponge, literally soak up household knowledge from Kindred spirits and squeeze it out to their patient wives. Amongst other endearing traits, the housekeeping husband appears to possess a profound conviction that everyone ei6e's wife is more capabie than his, and that if he didn't take a hand in household-affairs, tne_ home would simply go to the dogs. Sis wife learns all about the economical and praiseworthy Mrs Smith. ' Mrs Smith, it appears, never, by any possibility, does wrong. Her puddings aro dreams, her meat-pies poems, her gas-bill is practically nil, her house runs like a RollsRoyce, she never loses h.or temper, or smacks the baby. How the victim of this psalm of praise yearns, with a great and awf..l vearni g, *or the blood of this spouse of Smith I Well da womgn housekeepers know that the'modern maid is ueuaiTy poised for flight, and it only tases a word of advice or rebi.ke from "the master" to precipitate her into the neaiest taxi. Well do they know tnat good nursemaids are not found growfng upon the wayside, in 'bunches, but are a rare and highly-prized possession, when at length found. Bat the housekeeping husband recks not of these tacts The truly awful part about the whole Eroceeding is tnat, as a rule, the houseeeping husband can't housekeep. Let this Great Panjan, who? checks the household accounts, and pays them himself, who frightens away all the maids, and makes boot polish o u t of candle-ends and beeswax, be marooned in a kitchen, without 1 wife or maids, and he is as helpless as a bate-in-arms. In theory, he is reaiiy wonderful but m practice he is feeble beyond words. And the disease grows in intensity with the passing years. If. becomes a passion. an obsession, a erase—but, 4>y that time, the -wife is, as a rule, mercifully defunct— and it's a blessed release.