WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17769, 22 May 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women'b 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 inrited on any matters affecting, 01 of interest to, women.

Miss Rachel Mandl (Hokitika), is arriving from the West Coast this evening and will stay at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs J. D. Millton are going to Sumner for a few weeks. Sir Andrew and Lady Russell intend leaving shortly for a trip to England. Mrs James Deans and her mother, Mrs C. Holdsworth, are visiting Ihinedin. Dr. and Mrs Chilton leave to-day for Nelson, where they will spend a fortnight's holiday. The Rev. J. H. Rogers (Dunedin), and his daughter, Mrs L. "Williams, will be the guests of Mr and Mrs W. T. Sams, 63 Mansfield avenue, during Congress week. Canon and Mrs Cocks (Waimate) are in Christchurch for the Church Congress, and are staying with the Misses Cocks, who have recently moved into their new home, 25 Ranfurly street, formerly the residence of Mr Walcot Wood. Miss McKay (Greymouth) has been spending a few days in Christchurch before leaving for the West Coast. Mrs Robert Puflett, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Clark, West Lyttelton, has returned to Hastings. Mrs Peter Pitcaithley accompanied her. The Rev. J. R. Hervey and Mrs Hervey are staying with Mrs H. 0. Q. Lyttle, Oxford terrace.

Mr and Mrs J. G. Hawkins (St. Marton's) are visiting Rotorua and Auckland. Miss Barbara Oowhshaw ha s returned from Orari, where she has been staying with Miss Margaret Tripp. Mrs Powrie has returned from a visit to her sister in Timaru. The Misses Gerard (Fendalton) have returned from a holiday visit to Timaru.' Mrs Herbert Elworthy and Mrs Percy Elworthy, are visiting Christchurch this week. Mrs John Anderson (Armagh street) has returned from a short stay in Sumner. The Excelsior Dance .assembly held its first dance of the season in St. Saviour's Hall Queen street, Sydenham. The music supplied by the New Brighton full orcheotra was greatly appreciated. The New Brighton Bachleor's Jazz Club held their fourth successful dance in "Joyland,". on Saturday. The hall looked very pretty, decorated with streamers of the club colours, black and gold, while at frequent intervals ferns and toitois were introduced. Over fifty couples enjoyed the dance music supplied by Miss Tilleyshort's orchestra. A late tram conveyed many visitors back to Christchurch.

A dance, which was largely attended, was held on Saturday evening in the Scottish Society rooms in Manchester street. The orchestra—Mrs Smith (piano), Mr Frye (violin), Mr Fowler (drums)— supplied excellent dance music, and Mr Buist acted as M.C. Supper was supplied by Mrs Buist. The dance was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Sydne." On Friday night the Islington Girls' Club held a very successful dance in the Social Hall. The nail was tastefully decorated with blue and gold streamers, balloons, and evergreens. Music was supplied % Miss Moore (piano), and Mr Gopperth (violin), and extras were played by Miss V. Morton and Mr Evans. A song by Mr R. Harrison was greatly appreciated. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Morton, Greenslade, Muir, Baker. Meale, McGarry and Lodge, Misses N. Morton, V. Morton, E. De Lacy, A : McGarry, D. Pooley, M. Pooley, M. Fuller, Pollock, Loveday, Sword, R. McGarry, N. Fuller, A. Shelton, M. Shelton, G. Shelton, A. Hampton, E. Francis, D. Bucktin, A. Buoktin, Messrs Mackie, "Wilson, Scott, Bryce, Lowe, Leslie, Voice, Moore, Malloy, Still. Evans (2), Ellis, Crequer McKnight Chalklin, lbbetson, Ellis, Paterson, Falconer, Coppard., MoGarry J Harrison and Sutherland!

Cherry housefronte are coming into fashion (writes a London correspondent). White fronts, bright-painted balcony rails, and gay window boxes are appearing everywhere, whilst there is a rage for coloured front doors. Walking up from Knightsbridge the other morning, I passed yellow doors and green doors, vermilion, mauve, lemon, orange, blue, and maroon doors, all newly done and in the brightest hues. The gem of ihe lot was in a Westminster side street—a lovely scarlet door standing out in sombre setting of quiet grey old Jacobean Tacades with the startling effect of an orchid in a shadowy forest. One of the latest whims' among the very modern damsels of society is to regard engagement rings as oldfashioned and really unnecessary (writes a London correspondent). Some of those whose marriages haveJbeen arranged recently have told their fiances so. Milady now deman(*s an engagement watch. Of the wrist variety, it is a magnificent little timepiece set with diamonds. So there is little hope of the bridegroom saving money. In some cases the fiancee is quite willing, onoe she has the new-fashioned watch, to accept the old-fashioned ring as well.

At their beautiful residence, "Essington," Little River, on Thursday last, Mr and Mrs Geo. Jones gave a most enjoyable .party and dance, in honour of their guests,' Mr and Mrs Line, of Eangiora. The first part of the evening was spent in games and community singing, which was led by Miss Clara Lewthwaite. The spacious diningroom was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up till the early hours of the morning. Delightful dance music was supplied by Mr and Mrs Line, Miss "Vera Line, and Mr Eeginald Giddens. Mrs Jones wore a becoming dress of dove-grey marocain and pink crepe de. chine, finished with -blue iridescent beads. Mrs Line wore_ a pretty gown of flame crepe de chine, with an overdress of black net, trimmed with black and gold bead embroidery. - Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs Line (Eangiora), Mr and Mrs Lewthwaite (Okute Valley), Miss Clara Lewthwaite (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Eeuben Jones, Misses Vera and Beatrice Line, Master Willie Jones, Mr and Mrs Len. Lewthwaite (Western Valley), Mr Jock Lewthwaite, Mr Eeginald Giddens, Master Eeginald and Hardy Jones. Mr and Mrs Gread (Poranui), and Mr and Mrs Charles Jones (Poranui) were unfortunately unable to be present.

A concert party, arranged by Mr Arthur Macdonaid, recently visited Mount Mngdala. The Queen's Theatre Orchestra contributed numerous seleo; tions, and other were given by Skinners' Banjo Band. The soloists were Miss Gladys Vincent (violin), Mr Hutton (piccolo), Mi- Frank Haughey (comet), and Miss Doria Middleton ('cello). Songs were given by Miss Esma Watte, Mr E., S. Moloney,. MrWoods, Mr Arthur Macdonaid, «md Masters Laurie and Bobbie Macdonaid. An Irish recitation was given in character by Mr John Noonan. All the performers were enthusiastically recalled. On behalf of the Rev. Mother Superior, Mr Geo. Hayward thanked the artists and the owners of the cars which conveyed the party.

A .well-known lady at an afternoon tea party yesterday surprised her audience by stating that the Ermine Tie she was wearing she had secured for only three guineas this week from Madame Menere, The i-ashion Furrier, corner of Cash'el and Colombo streets. Madam Menere's U6ual price, she said, was 12 guineas, and the same article in the shops was 23 guineas. . M/ 000 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 —a 074 JAZZ PARTY. Invitations are being issued for a big Jazz Party at which the supper will contain several delicious jellies made from Bettle's Sure-to-Set Jelly Crystals. These are acknowledged to be" absolutely the-best for the purpose, though they only cost 6d a packet at leading grocers. 5 MORNING TEAS. NINEPENCE. ORIENTAL CAFETERIA (Just South of Clock Tower), Manchester street. j L 6273-8472 I By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor-General. CLAUDE RING, Portrait Photographer, Stewart Dawson's Buildings. Take elevator. 'Phone 3053. 6 Patricia, the House for Nobby Knitted Goods. Customers should order early from our new stocks of silk and ■wool. High-class dressmaking and niiilirerv. Corner Victoria and Montreal streets. 'Pnone 4491. L6273-G

The social committee of the Burwood Progressive Association held a "hurdup" dance on Saturday evening in the District Hall. There was a very large attendance and *i most enjoyable evening wiis spent. The following appeared in "hard-up" costume: Mr and Airs Ileaby, Mr and Mrs Liggins. Mr and Mrs G. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Cumberpatch, Mr and Mrs McKechnie, Mr and: Mrs Roper, Mr Partridge, Mr Haifenden, Miss Musohamp, Misseß Rowse (2). The prizes for costumes were awarcttd to Miss V. Rowse and Mr J. Liggins, but a great deal of difficulty was experienced in arriving at « final decision, as the dresses in most oases were exceptionally good. 'Supper consisting of savaloysi and bread and cheese, was served at 10 o'clock. Mr F. Reaby acted as M.C., while the music was supplied by Miss Peters (piano), Mr Turnbull (cornet), Mr Bowman (sideMr Byron (violin), Mrs Reaby and Miss Rowse playing extras. A humorous touch was given to the debate on the question of teachers' appointments at the annual conference or the New Zealand Educational Institute last week by Mr H. F. Penlington, who related the experience of a certain rural school committee, which desired to fill a vacancy on the staff of the local school., There were five applicants, and from these was selected a comely young woman who, within a short time after her arrival, was carried off by a young farmer of the district and installed as the mistress of his abode. The position was again advertised. This time there were fifteen applicants. The new appointee was a good-looking specimen of her sex, and within a few months she in turn fell a victim to the matrimonial lure of another young farmer. Again there was a vacancy. This time there were twenty-eight applicants. The same thing happened—another marriage in the district. The chairman of the committee, in desperation, went to the Education Board office, and said: "For heaven's sake, send us the oldest and plainest' applicant you can get, and d the grading list."

WEDDINGS. RUSSELL—KERR. St. Andrew's Churchy Christchurch, was the scene of a pretty wedding recently, the parties being Helen Cunningham, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Kerr, Addmgton, and John Walker, third eon of Mrs A. Russell, atad the late Mr A. Russell, of Ashburton. The Rev. S. Millar, of Ashburton officiated. The church had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride, and Mr Lake presided at the organ. ~111. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father,' looked charming in a gown of ivory souple satin, beautifully ennlxroidered m pearls and sequins, finished with a girdle of hand-made "petals. Her long Brussels net veil was worn with coronet of orange blossoms, and she earned a shower bouquet of white hot-house flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridemnids were Miss Eileen Clements and Miss Muriel Lawrenson, the former wearing a dainty frock of flame coloured satin with an overdress of blue georgette, and hat to match, the latter also wearing flame coloured satin with an overdress of champagne georgette, and a black hat. iioth carried bouquets of autumn tinted chrysanthemum's and wore gold bangles, gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by nis brother, Mr I>. Russell, as best man, and Mr J. Walker, as groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Thomoson's Tea, Rooms, Aldington, the motfier of the flwide receiving the guests. The happy couple were recipients of many handsome presents and congratulatory telegram's. Later Mr and" Mrs Resell left'for the south, the bride travelling in a rigger brown costume, with shoes nnd hose to match, and a toque of blue panne and silver brocade.

SHELDON—McCUTCHEON., A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised in tue Warrington street Presbyterian Church recently, tne contracting parties being Mr W. A. Sheldon, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. A. Sneldon, of New Brighton, and late of Addington, and Miss Winifred M. McOutcheon, youngest daughter of Mrs J. McOutcheon. Barrington street, SpreyThe bride entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr W. Marson, of Spreydon. She wore a pretty, frook of white crepe de chene, handsomely beaded and finished with Bilver lace panels, and the customary veil and coronet of orange blossoms. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss F. McOutcheon, who was dressed in a smart dress of amber satin with bouquet to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr &. Chadwick, of Lyttelton, as best man. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Lewis. After the ceremony the party adjourned to Thompson's Tea Rooms, Lincoln road, wh2re the wedding breakfast was served.

BIRCH—CLEMENS. A quiet but pretty wedding was recently solemnised at bt. John's Cnurch, in cannier square, the itev*. H. Nelson W'ngUfc oiiiciating. The bride was Miss ituth May Elizabeth Clemens, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. George Ciemons, I'ercy street, Linwood (late of Jilenheim), and the bridegroom was George, second son of Mr Frederick Birch, Jilenheim. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr Reuben Cook, wore a simply made frock of ivory crepe de chine with pleated ninon finishing the neck and wide sleeves. She wore the usual -veil and orange blossom, and carried a white shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Helena McAloon, who wore a saxe blue crepe de chine, with picot edged frills, and carried a basket of white flowers and ferns. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. Lockwood, as best man. • The bridegroom's present to the bride was a pearl and ruby pendant, and to the bridesmaid an amethyst bar brooch. After the ceremony a reception was held at the , residence of the bride's parents. Mrs Clemens received her guests wearing a smart black silk corded frock beaded in silver and a black and silver hat to match. Her bouquet was of primulas and fern. Later, Mr and Mrs Birch left by motor-car for their honeymoon in the South, the bride wearing a fawn costume and hat to match.