WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17741, 18 April 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

0 The Lady Editor will b» plea*<> 4 to receive for publication in th« "Women's Corner" items of social or personal dbwb. Such items should he fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signature* of both parties. Correspond n<* is invited on any m*t.t«r* affecting, or of interest to, women. Mis Myrtle Andrews, formerly of Canterbury College, has been appointed to the staff of the Napier Technical College. After thirteen years' service as Deputy Eegistrar and of Births, Marriages, and Deaths in Palmerstor. North, Miss L. M. Shortt has resigned from the position. The office will in future be administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, which will appoint a public service official to fill the position vacated by Miss Shortt. Mrs "Vernon has let her house in Bollcton avenue to Mr "W.. Scott, of the Arbitration Court. She intends spending the winter months in Sydney. The Hon. J- Grimmond and Mrs Grimmoud, who have been spending the last Iwo months in tho North Island, arrived from Wellington yesterday. They leave to-morrow for the West Coast. Mrs W. E. Whitcombs is going to Wellington on Monday to say goodbye to ner daughter, Mrs Geoige Miiyiw, who is leaving for England by the Kuahine. Mrs B.' W. Wallace and two children, of Bakatahi, Wanganui, hav.j been the guests of Mr and Mr 3 J. b. Wallace, Springfield. Mr and Mrs Dickie (Innes road") are leaving next month for Sydney. The engagement is announced of Marjorie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. E. MeDougall, of St. Albans, Papanui, to Jack, second son of Mr and Mrs Claude Ferrier, St. Martin's, Opawa. Mr and Mrs Oole «?ulverden) and Mr and Mrs Itonald A. Macßae (To Kuiti) are st hying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs D. Stowell (Timaru) are staying at the United Service Hotel. The ''learn to swim" season, .organised by the Y.W.C.A. Heaitn and Recreation Committee, made a successful beginning last elvening at the Tepid 1 Baths, instruction being given by Mrs H. S. Batchelor, Mrs Uunbkr, Misses Cousins and Fisher, and their pupils are enthusiastically looking forward to renewing their efforts to swim on Thursday. FURS FROM COURT FURRIER. Readers of this column will be interested to know of the approaching arrival of a shipment of the very latest quality furs from George Nicholas, the London Court Furrier, for Madame Menere, corner of Colombo and Cashel streets (upstairs) and nearly opposite Berths'. N7060-4792-3. JANE, LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET. We are importers or 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

: Mrs W. E. Whitcombe (Murray : place) was hostess last night at a particularly delightful bridge party, given as a farewell to her daughter, Mrs George Mayne, who is leaving next week for a trip to England. Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs W. M. Hamilton, Dr. and Mrs Pullon, Mf and Mrs B. E. 11. Whiteombe, Mr and Mrs 0. L. Hart, Mr and Mrs Ernest Empson, Mrs Diamond, Mr and Mrs Arthur Heaps, Mr and Mrs Onslow Barton, Mrs Linzey, Miss Lyndall Booth, Miss Tessa Reading, Mr Taylor, Mr Gil'b, and Mr Cookson. The annual m\eting of the Papanui W.C.T.U.' was held in the ■ Methodist vestry, Mrs R. W. Smith (president)' in the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read and onfirmed. The pre.-idcnt gave her report o? the year's work, and thanked he officers for their help during the ■•ear. Satisfactory reports of various natters were read and adopted. Mrs '"'eters occupied the chair for the elecion of officers, all offlw* being reacted. It was decided to take at east SO poppies to he scM in the Papanui district on Poppy Day.

Last Thursday Mr and -Mrs Goldsmith clcorated their go.den wctkiiiig at uicir resilience, Stave.ey. There was a, vcrv p.easanfc gathering or relatives '.a the aitcrnonn,"" and in the evening several neighbours paid a surprise visit -aid pre-e::ted iVLrs Goldsmith with a i-ut glass salad bowl and Mr Goldsmith with' a silver-mounted Loewe -pipe. Mr and Mrs Goldsmith arrived in New "'calami in 1874 in the ship Eastern Monarch, and after residing in several dstricts in Canterbury finally took up rpsiden'-o in Stavelry, in which district they have resided for the last 10 years, \h; Goldsmith heinn- in business as ft wheelwright nvcl blacksmith, which firm is now well known as Goldsmith and Sons.

A resident of Auckland of noarly 7d years' standing, Mrs Helen Stuarl Moore, died recently at her residence. Mount .Eden. Mrs Moore, who was 75 years of age, arrived in New Zealand when a young child with her parents, and had resided in Auckland practically ever since. Mrs Moore was a member of the Auckland At!: Society from its inception, and- when unable to oxhibit was made a lifo member "cJ' the Society. Sho was wollknown for the excellence of her work, especially in portraiture. She won <i medal for a painting exhibited at the Paris Exhibition during the reign of Queen Victoria. This painting, which was of the Princess of Wales, was afterwards presented by Sir George Grey to Queen Victoria, who sent Mrs Moore a signed acknowledgment. A very great treat was given to the children of the New Brighton Convalescent Cottage on Saturday evening by Mr Wiggins, of Sumner, and his soil, Mr Herbert Wiggins. Thanks arc also due to the electrician who kindly came to the rescue when the electric light failed. Fortunately this happened before the guests arrived. Mr Wiggins told a number of illustrated stories which were very amusing, and showed views of New Zealand, chiefly of Auckland, Dunedin, and the West CoastBeautiful views of London were shown, including Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, and some of the most famous monuments, one of pure white marble of the late Queen Victoria being particularly beautiful. Mrs Bowen proposed, a vote of thanks to Mr Wiggins and his party, and after a light supper all the happy little guests left for their trams. Among those present were Mesdames Bowen, Tobin, Maclaverty, Pairman, Lewin, and the Misses Ballantyne (2).

WEDDINGS. JOSEPHSON-^SELIG. Very great interest was evinced in the wedding, which was celebrated at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in the Synagogue, Gloucester etreet, of Miss Beryl Selig, only daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Selig, Holly road, Christchurch, and Mr Oscar Josephson, eldest son of Mrs E. Josephson, Sydney. The austere 'beauty of the Synagogue was brightened, for the occasion, by effective floral decorations, artistically carried out by a bevy of the bride's friends. Over the bridal party, which consisted of the bride and bndegroom, the bridesmaid, best man, Mr and Mrs Selig, Mrs JosepJison, and Mr and Mrs Badin, was suspended a beautiful pink and white wedaing beil.

The impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. David Schloss, Mr Selig &ave away his daugnter, and Mr Otto B'ahin attended tue bridesoom as •best man. The bride wore an uncommon a n a charming wedding gown of nc est ivory brocade, made, in early Victorian style. The quaint tight bodice, with its wide batteau neck had ribbon straps over tne shoulders, and the skirt was very bouffant at the hips and finished with a trail of orange blossoms and silver leaves lading from the waist at one side. Tne long silk net bridal veil, lent by Mrs Balhn, was heavily embroidered at the corners, and arranged to form a graceful train, which .save a deii;htful ettect. The coronet of French brilliants, that held the veil in position was tiarashaped in front, and softened with tiny spravs of orange blossom. White silk hose,~white sat'n shoes and a bouquet of white and .blush pink hot-house flowers, with rcsettes and streamers of palest pink and blue bebe ribbon, were completing adjuncts to a most picturesque toilette. , _ ... Miss Miriam Emanuel (Dunedin), the bride's cousin, was bridesmaid. She wore an early Victorian gown of pale pink satin beante with pretty r c'nngs of pink, blue and heliotrope satin at the hips and edging the sleeves. Her becoming net cap had a bandeau of pearls and touches of pink, blue and heliotrope ribbo-4, and the same delicate pastel shades were repeated in the flowers of her -bouquet. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Selig held a reception in the Jellicoe Hall, where, one hundred guests were entertained at dinner, after which a deli-htful dance was greatlv enjoyed. Mrs Selig wore an elepant trained gown of black tatreta, richly trimmed with diamente, and a black panne velvet picture hat, trimmed with black ospreys. A.n effective note of colour was introduced in the crimson roses of her bouquet. Mrs Josephson, the bridegroom's mother, wore black souple satin with gold lace trimming and a* black pinne velvet hat. Her bouquet was of pink roses. The bride's traveling costume was a smart navy tailored vdour cloth coat and skirt, with mole fur forming the collar and cuffs and edging the coat. Her chic little prey panne vel'et toque was trimmed with a grey feather mount and black ospreys, and her wrap was a loosely fittins black seal musquash coat. SULLTVAN—BULL. A very pretty rainoow wedding was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Cathedral recently, when Pearl Victoria, third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Bull, of Heathcote, was married to Francis Edward, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Sullivan, of Christchurch. The Rev. Father HeaJey, assisted by the Rev. Father Lorden, performed the ceremony, and the Cathedral organist, Miss K. O'Connor supplied suita-b-le music. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of white satin, beaded in pearls and caught at the waiet with ■ a spray of orange blossoms. The angel sleeves were of white georgette and the hand-

embroidered bridal veil was held in position by a coronet of orange b'os- i som. A shower bouquet of delicate j pink and \vl ite roses, Easter lilies and maideiih.ar fern completed a charming toilette.

.Miss Christall Bull, sister of the bride, wore a prett ,• f rocs of vieux rose silk, beaded m lemon, her becoming hat being of b'ack velvet, trimmed with vieux rose and black satin streamers and autumn leaves. She carried a •bouquet of lilies and lemon roses. Two little flower i/irls. Milly Trewern and Ze-ina Lanyon, looked very dai. ty. the former in a dress of blue organdie pi.usH-i, fril's edged wijhli Yal la/ce ;md litll" pink roes und m--b cap, with pink streamers and forget-me-nots, the latter i" a pink frock of crepe georgette trimmed with rose buds and babv ribbon and mob cap wit'i ''hie streamers. B->th carried pc«ics of pink and white fHvers. Mr Jack S livan, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceronnny the party adjourned to the BeresWd. where over pjchty pue'-ts were- present to do hnn-n-.ir to tl'.e h.'.ppy craple. Mrs Bull Another of the bride) wore navy blue vel.ct with trimmiii'.rs of cold. Her bat to tr»i:e it as trimmed with a. bird of Paradise, and she carried a bouquet -f d"rk red iw.s. , Mrs Sullivan 'mother rf the bride'Toom) wore black crere de chine, with tou?bes of jade ;Ti»en fiilk, and hat to miteb. She •ar-ied a lew rose bouquet. Miss .'.ottie B 11. wore kingfisher blue satin •beaded in s'i cr; Miss Violet B ;11, rose ink crystal in? trimmed with colour beads; M"s M-rray, apricot crepe de hine.' trimmed with gold fuii; Miss Creer, black fiilk with trimmings of blue crepe de chine and black beads. Am Mi!'' the guests present were:— Rev Fathers Healev and Lot'don, Mr nd Mrs W. Mnchett, Mr and Mrs G. Mnckctt. Misses P Ji-dlev and Bobro-, (Oi:l. erd.cn'), Mr Going (Methven), Mss L. Woods and Mr Croft Git. Mr and Mrs Martin and Miss Kathleen Mo-re (Sum:.en. Mr and Mrs fiahites <'Lrtdbro ; >ks). Mr and Mrs o'B---vle (T,rest"n). Mr and M"s Murray (T ; mam). Mrs and Miss Trevor Bass. Mr and Mrs Pickcr'tvr, Mr and ; rsF. Cirtin. Mrs Maefarlane and Mrs Wcivler ,'Christchurch). In the evening Mr and Mrs Bull entertained a UirH'e number of friends. Dancinc', nvsic, and garner were enjoyed bv members of the party. Miss Iv. AToore simnlied excellent nvsic, and the duties'bf M.C. were performed by Mr A. Lnnyon. ,„-,,. When Mr and Mrs Frank Sullivan left later bv motor car on their wedding tour. The bride wore a sm rt navy costume, braided and trimmed with steel buttons and hit to match with "old satin crown, and wearing a set of furs, the gift of the bridegroom.