WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17756, 7 May 1923, 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.

Mr and Mrs E. S. Orbell (Dunedin) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday. Miss V. Buckley is visiting friends in Waimate.

Miss Louise Croucher leaves to-night for a visit to her mother in Nelson. Mr Justice Sim and Mrs Sim, who recently returned from a visit to England, are at the United Service Hotel. Miss Freda Jennings leaves to-mor-row for Greymouth. Mr and Mrs J. S. Turnbull and family (Timaru) are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs W. Kidston have returned from Wellington. Miss Ann Buckley, of the Public Health Department, is paying an official visit to the West Coast. Miss N. Tabart has returned from a short visit to Timaru, Mr and Mrs John Taylor fruvcreargill) are among the visitors to Warner's Hotel. Miss A. 0. Connor (Wellington) is staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss Allan (Timaru) is among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr W. T. Ward and Miss Mary Ward are visiting relatives in Dunedin and Central Otago. Mrs C. M. OUivier and family (St. Martins) are going on Wednesday to Springston, where they will spend the school holidays. Miss Sylvia Wright (Christ's College) leaves to-day for. a holiday visit to Oamaru. Miss Shirtcliffe and Mrs Mansford are spending a few days in Timaru. Miss Thurston, who has been spending a few days in Christchurch, returns to Hanmer to-morrow.

The Misses Jenkins (Wellington) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday to visit Mr E. Jenkins, Christ's College. Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry and their two daughters, of Hawke's Bay, left Auckland for Sydney by the Marama on Friday, en route for England. A number of important districts in the city and suburbs have yet to bo canvassed for subscriptions to St. Saviour's Orphanages'special building fund, and the secretary, who may be communicated with by telephoning No. 3228'0r 252*, would be grateful to receive offers of assistance from anybody who would act as honorary collectors. On Saturday 'evening the parents of Messrs Willie Deans and Leslie Bowden gave a very successful party in celebration of their sons' 21st birthday. The party was held in. St. Barnabas's Church schoolroom, Fendalton, and nearly 150 friends of both young men were present. Musical and elocutionary items were contributed, and competitions and dancing were indulged in during the evening. Mrs Peppier, president of the Creche and Free Kindergarten Association, is recovering from a rather serious illness. On Saturday the members of the Sunbeam Kindergarten Committee entrusted a pretty bouquet of violets to Mrs Cupit, Mrs Peppier's daughter, who undertook to present it to her mother, with the committee's best wishes for her complete and speedy recovery.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Sunbeam Kindergarten Extension on Saturday, Mr J. R. Evans mentioned the committee's indebtedness to the Christchurch Jazz Club, who had generously given a donation of £.20, and to the St. Albans Burgesses' Associaciation, which, through the influence of its chairman, Mr Gordon, had organised a concert by which the Kindergarten funds were increased by £l7 10s Bd.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Cadina Tea Rooms, when Mrs Hill, on the occasion of her birthday, entertained a large number of her friends. Vocal items were contributed by Mrs Ferguson, Misses Anderson, Keyser, Berland, Messrs Keys, McDowell, Birchwood, Andrees (2), and Smith. Mrs Hill was presented with a handsome writing case, and a presentation wag also made to Mrs Ferguson, who is shortly leaving for Dunedin. After a dainty supper had been served, !;ames and dancing, were much enoyed.

The comfort and bright lights of Dixieland presented a striking contrast to the miserable conditions which existed out-of-doors on Saturday night. Th» boisterous weather by no means militated against the attendance at the dance, there being about fifty couples present. Sutherland's Jazz Band supplied bright dance music, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Leeming announced that there would be a dance on Wednesday, 9th inst. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Royce Nifiholls, Mr and Mrs C. V. Leeming, Misses E. Summervell, E. Cooke, Mavis McKenzie, N. 3lillar (Auckland), Ila Harris, M. Menzies, E. Jerman, D. Seaman, F. Asquith, S. Williams, O'Connor (Wellington), Mrs Gillespie (Wellington), Messrs K. C. Johnston, A. D. Caygill, P. Egan, S. Moore, L. M. Belmont, J. A. Wilson (Woodville), H, D. Singleton, G. R. Stevens, C. Gibb, T. Painter, J. H. Johnson, M. King, N. Jones, Batchelor, L. Clarkson, L. J. Moojhouse, Gillespie, Frank McDonald, P. R. Wauchop, O'Connor (Wellington).

A charming lady acquaintance of the writer yesterday mentioned with unfeigned admiration the Marmot Coats of exceptional beauty in Sable and Mink which she had seen at the Salon of Madame Menere, the Fashion Furrier, co'aer of Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). Madame Menere informed her that these goods, owing to their being imported direct, are being sold at less than half the prices asked by the shops. 4

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On Saturday evening Mrs John Stevenson (Fendafton) was hostess at a delightful little bridge party given in honour of her guest, Miss Thurston. The plavers were: Miss Thurston, Mrs Russell Beals. Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs R. Hennah, Mrs Maitland Rich, Mrs Eric Harper. Mrs T. CowTishaw, Mrs W. Moore, Mrs J. H. Hall, and Mrs George Buchanan.

The funeral of the late Mrs Vesey, wife of Mr Charles Vesey, of "The Orchard," Omihi, took place at the Bromley cemetery on Friday. The deceased lady, who was a Victorian by birth (her maiden name being Margaret Helen Ireland), was of a particularly bright disposition, and her cheery words and ways will be long remembered by the residents of the valley, where she had made many friends. The sympathy of the Omihi residents and of many friends goes out to Mr Vesey in his sorrow. "A sensational drama" is a suitable title for the really remarkable picture, "Missing Husbands," which is being screened this week at the Liberty Theatre. Stacia Napierkowska, who plays Antiaea, the remorseless queen of a remote African kingdom, is a wonderful actress and a great beauty. She has dark, lustrous eyes, under wellmarked brows, regular features, beau-tifully-moulded limbs and hands, and a splendid figure, on which the magnificent gowns which her position demands look their best. But, like many other women, she should not appear in deshabile. Her weak point is her hair, which is short and rather "en'dy," a fact that no one, seeing her in her regal gowns, would vaguely suspect.

The happy idea, conceived by the promoters ut fcue Grand pastern l''air, ou having their .throe mindied stallholders and assistants clad in Eastern costume certainly adds tremendously to the interest in the Fair, and enhances the pu-turcsque effect produced by the lavishly decorated stahs—Turkish, Egyptian, Arabian, Persian, Albanian." Armenian, Syrian, Abyssinian, and Turkestan ladies, in fu'l national dress, attend to one's wants, and serve customers with reasonably-priced goods. The most popular item on_ the varied programme of Saturday night was the grand march, in which one hundred girls, specially trained by Captain Farthing, moved slowly and rhythmically around the King Edward Barracks. Each eirl was clad in gorgeous Eastern garments designed by Miss Nancy Wngst-ff, and each bore a liehfed lantern. The Fair will be continued to-day, to-morrow, and on Wednesday.

On Friday evening the Spreydon Girl Scouts held a most enjoyable children's fancy dress ball in the somertield schoolroom, which was. taxed to its utmost capacity. About one hundred and fifty parents were present, and one hundred and twenty-five children took part in the grand march. The judges, four ladies and four gentlemen, wore appointed by the people present. Just before supper Mr W. H., Winsor spoke of the high esteem in which the Girl Scouts, led by Miss Carnie (the Scoutmistress), were held and asked her to accept a handsome Doulton rose bowl as a mark of appreciation for what she had done for the girls of Spreydon fo'r the past eleven years. The duties of M.C. were carried out bv Mr G.. Woods. Ttems were giiven by Misses N. Manhire, I. Hawkins, K. Munday, M. Cooper, and Master J. Samuels. Dance music was supplied by Mr Geo Skelter. Mr W. H. Winsor presented the prizes to the children. The carnival dance held by the Rosemary Jazz Club last Thursday was a most enjoyable function. There were about seventy-five couples present, and the various novelties introduced were greatly enjoyed. Great amusement was caused by the whistle dance, while the caps, balloons, and bon-bons all added to the fun. Perhaps the most successful item of the evening was the exhibition of modern ballroom dancing given by Mr Furness James, in which he was assisted by one of his pupils. The exhibition revealed to the fullest extent the grace and charm of dancing. Among those present were:—Mesdames E. J. Townsend, black taffeta beaded in gold, georgette panels; Walter Helsdon, striking gown of blue charmeuse and georgette embroidered in gold roses; E. Poison, black taffeta and net; F. Poison, black charmeuse with touches of green; Misses Dolly Townsend, becoming frock of kingfisher blue and gold shot taffeta, flowers at waist; Olive Round, pretty petalled frock of pale blue and pink charmeuse and georgette ; Carlene Richards, electric, blue charmeuse and gold trimmings; Sylvia Collins, pale pink eolienne with silver flowers; Mildred Coxon, lemon crepe de chine, finished with autumn leaves. Others present were: Misses M. Hobbs, V. Murray, T. Gillooly, Pearl Bates, B. Willis, M. Welsh, V. Pairbrass, D. S 3^ 1- ' J- Ward, R. Evans, V. Storey, N. Scoullard, Madge Smith, Y. Chennells, E. Peterson, Eileen Keith, I Brown, M. Bradley, D. McEwan, Edna Redder V Anderson, L. Smith, E. Churchill Myra Jack, O. Creig, Messrs Walter Helsdon, W. Furness James. E, J. Townsend, Lester Lorversidge.Allele Bonnie, J. Povnter, Hopkiss, Turner, Harker, h. Wilson, Trevel9J%W - H - W 0. Pearce, Stewart Storey, Cynl Pegg, L. J. O>xon, S. Burnside Purvis (2), E. Stevens, T Anderson, J. Baronne, G. Tinier W Reeves, H Spencer, R. Gilbert, Val.' n mle iT' A « W™*- T. H. Brown, J\ Cassells, D. Fisher, Dr. Johnstone

A remarkably successful bridge party was given in aid of the Church of England. Hospital on. Friday night at Menvale schoolroom. Mrs J. P. Andrews, Miss Bloxam, and Mr e'. Edridge entertained 140 guests, and a very substantial sum of money was added to the funds of the hospital. Amongst those present were Archdeacon and Mrs Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Laurie, .Mr and Mrs Warren-Fisher, Mr and Mrs Cuthbert, Mr-and Mrs Frank Hiatt, Mr and Mrs McCarthy, Mr and Mrs Morrow. Mr and Mrs Cuddon, Mr and Mrs Bailey, Mr and Mrs A. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Ledger, Mr and Mrs R. H. Webb, Mr and Mrs Wyvern Wilson, Mesdames van Asch. Fairhurst, Bloxam, Garbett, C. Wood, Moray Smith, Paterson, Hartley, MeDougali, Stevenson, Stewart, Nixon, Carey Hill, F. Robinson, McOwen, S. Foster, Andre, Stilling, Bristed, Whitehead. Hart, Drury, E. Webb, Hale, Ashworth, Evans, Harrison, Drummond Bailey, Reading, Knight, Richardson, Harman, Talbot, Wratt, and the Misses Moorhouse, Hennah, Livesey, Le Cren, Cane, Inglis (2), Dorothy Sandston, G. Jones, Booth, Beadel, Lawrie, Wilkinson, Hartley, Mulligan, McDougall, and Messrs Ronaldson, Ferrier, Keith Garriek, Stewart (2), Wilkinson, Greenwood, Wright, and Harrison.

I SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. The dreary weather conditions on Saturday afternoon seemed to increase the air of cosy homeliness and good fellowship existing amongst the large gathering of sympathisers who assembled at the Sunbeam Kindergarten to assist at the opening ceremony of the long-dreamedrOf extension of the school building. Mrs J. It. Evans, convenor of the Sunbeam Committee, outlined the steps taken by which the recent extension had been successfully financed. In the absence, through indisposition, of Mrs Peppier, president of the Kindergarten Association, Mrs T. E. Taylor interestingly addressed the gathering, outlining the history of the Sunbeam Kindergarten. Sue paid a tribute to the members of the original committee: Mrs Bindelej - , who hact worked hard, and whose son had given invaluable assistance in the planning of the original school building; Mrs and Miss .Sehofielcl. Mrs Smellie. Mrs Chilton, Mrs Clifton Bingham, Mrs W. H. Norton, and-Miss Tabart. The members of the present committee, Mrs Taylor said, under Mrs J. R. Evans, were worthy successors to the original members, and were to be congratulated on the great succors of their work. Miss Hull, Director of the Free Kindergartens, after appreciatively and_ gratefully acknowledging Mrs Evans's work, spoke delightfully of the work of kin-dern-artons, which, she saidj were not schools, but beautiful gardens, in which little children bloomed. Dr. Thncker congratulated the committee on the splendid extension to the school, which had cost £2OO, and promised a liberal donation of coal and firewood for the winter.

Mrs Thncker, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet of violets, then formally declared the building open, after which tea was dispens»}d, the girls who waited on the guests' being of the original pupils of Sunbeam Kindergarten. Before the gathering dispersed, Mrs Evans, on behalf of the committee, a Loewe pipe to Mr E. E. West, architect, of the firm of Messrs Collins and Hnrrnan. Mr West had designed the school extension, free of charge, and bis work in connexion with the building irit* inrain ible. On behalf of the tiny pupils. Mr West was presented with a scroll of thanks, bearing the signatures of each child attending the Kindergarten and the names of past pupils whose narents been instrumental in making it possible to the new buildin*. A few remarks by M'%? Tahart. who thanked Dr. and Mrs Th'aeker for "tTAirl.fng-, nnd the sinking of tno National Anthem bv the little pupils concluded a very happy afternoon.

WEDDINGS. STEWART—STEWART. On Thursday afternoon, at Knox Church, the Rev. Dr. Erwin officiated at the marriage of Dor. thy Isobel, third daughter of the late Jasper <tnd Mrs Stewart, of Scargill, North Canterbury, to Leslie Walter Stewart, of the staff of St. Andrew's College. The bride, who was given away by Mr Geo. Gibb, looked charming in a most uncommon frock of.sunset chiffon taffeta and' silver lace. Her beaut'ful veil was held in place by a coronet of silver lace,.and her bouquet was of pink begonias. Miss Jessie Stewart, sister, and Miss Elsie Groig, cousin of the bride, were the and wore quaint E 'rly Victorian frocks of green and silver shot taffeta, and canned beautiful bouquets of autumn-tinted flowers and leases. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. D. Raybutt as best man, and! Mr Alex. Stewart as groomsman.' i After the ceremony, the bride's mct ! ier held a. reception at Ba'.lantyne's, and later the bride and brkleg oom left for the North Island, the bride wearing a smart nigger-brown costume, trimmed with beaver fur, with a chic little toque to match.

CAIRNS—SAVILL. A wedding was solemnised recently, at St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, by the Eev. J. F. Wiseman, the contracting parties, being Jchn, fourth sou of the late Mr and Mrs John Cairns, Wakanui, and Thelma, Alberta, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Savill, Springiands, Ashburton. 'The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of radium taffeta, prettily trimmed with radium lace and pearls. Her veil, hand-embroidered by a friend, was worn over the face, and caught with a band of pearls and orange blossom. Miss Marie Savill, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a resedagreen silk frock, with silver leaves and trimmings, and a black lace hat. Her Miss Freda Savill, was flowergirl, in a cream net frock lined with green silk, and a cream crinoline hat. Mr Joe Cairns, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, only relatives and. a few close friends being present. The bride and bridegroom left later by motor on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy costume with a narrow steel-grey stripe, and a navy hat with outstanding steel quill, and blue fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

EDEN—LARSEN. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday, May 2nd, at tlie Uiurch of England, Waftmte, the Rev. Canon Cocks officiating, when itosg Ann, third daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Larson, of Kingston Crossing, was married to Edwin Ihomas, third son of Mrs and the late Mr Thomas Eden", Spring Grove. Aelson.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, with a dainty frock of white crepe de chine, with gold bead trimmings. She carried a beautiful bouquet of maidenhair fern and wlute daisies. Miss Florence Keith, of Waimate, the bridesmaid, wore a charming frock of cream crepe de chine, with gold bead trimmings, and a blue picture hat, and carried a pretty bouquet. Mr Leslie Larsen, brother of the bride, acted as best man. At the wedding breakfast the usual toasts were honoured. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold broocn, and to the bridesmaid a gold pendant. The happy couple left for Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume and a hat to match.