WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17814, 13 July 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will Ist pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such Items should Tjo fully jiutlieiitlcated, and engagement notices must hear the signatures of fcoth parties. Oorrospondsnee Is Invited on any matters affecting, or of intsrsit to, women. Mr and Mrs Frank Grnham are in Wellington for the Race Week festivities. Mrs Minty and Miss Enid Minty have gore to Dunedin to attend the Otago University Capping Ceremony. Mr and Mrs Roland Hall (Wellington) are at present visiting Christchurch. Miss Dorothy Hay is spending a week in Wellington. Miss Betty Rankine Brown (Wellington) is the r,uest of Mrs F. H. Bruges, Cashmere Hills. Mr and Mrs Cyril Stringer are paying a short visit to Wellington. Mrs James Ensor, who has been in town for a few days, has returned to Rydal Downs. Mr and Mrs F. M. Warren returned to Christchurch yosterday from a two months' holiday in Melbourne and Sydney. Mr and Mrs H. Cook, of Nelson, and Mr and Mrs J. Scott, of Timaru, arc amongst the guests at the Royal Hotel, Mrs Congolton (Otekaike) and Miss I. Congolton (Dunedin) are amongst the guests at the United Service Hotel. The death took place this week of Mrs Rattray, wife of Mr A. Rattray, proprietor of the Bush Inn Hotel, R:ccarton. The late Mrs Rattray was well known and highly respected in Canterbury, and took an active part in the management of the firm of P. Burke and Co., Ltd. Her untimely death is regretted By a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. Very geneial sympathy will be extended to Mr H. Baigent ex-Mayor of Nelson) and family in the death of Mrs Baigent, which occurred on Tuesday after an illness extending over a considerable period. The late Mrs Baigent was a daughter of the late Mr E. Atmore, and Mr H. Atmore, M.P. for Nelson, is a brother. Mr and Mrs J. H. Seymour, Miss Irene Seymour, and Master Leslie Seymour, Papanui, left Christohurch on Tuesday to join the Marama at Wellington on an extended holiday to Sydney. The Selwyn Club's fortnightly dance, held on Wednesday evening in the. Selwyn street Hall, proved.an unqualified success. The' nail was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and many novelty dances added to tne enjoyment of the guests. Miss Tilleyshort's banjo band was in attendance. A dainty supper was served by the committee. Mr Thomson carried out the duties of M.O. Miss M. Hayman, honorary accompaniste to the Kaiapoi Male Choir, was on Wednesday evening the recipient of a Doulton bowl from the members in appreciation of her services. Mr G. March, conductor, made the presentation. Mr T. R. Leithead, manager of the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills, and Mrs Leithead went North by the ferry last night to join the Remuera for the Old Country. Mr and Mrs Leithead expect to be away between six and seven months. Says the Manawatu "Standard" The late Mrs Mary Wilson, whose tragic death occurred on Saturday as the result of injuries sustained in an accident while she was shifting a table from one room to another a't her residence, 74 Church street, had. been a resident of Palmerston North for 12 years. Born in Marlow, County Cork, Ireland, 47 years ago, the deceased lady came to N«w Zealand from Liverpool about 15 or 10 years ago. After residing in Napier ene went to Christchurch, where she was married to Mr P. C. Wilson. Mr Wilson and his late wife then came to Palmerston North. Deceased had n« relations in New Zealand. Much sympathy will 'be felt for the husband in his sad bereavement. The ttelwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Aiubuiance urigade met on Tuesday, tue Lady Superintendent, Mrs H. H. South, and Vv. F. J. Borne, Division Suxu,eon, being in charge. The fiist part of the evening was spent in the practice of first-aid bandaging. Routine business was then transacted, after which Dr. Borrie gave an interesting address on influenza, outlining the history of the more serious epidemics of the disease, describing the various forms now prevalent, and dealing with means of prevention and cure. Ir. the latter connexion, the lecturer stressed-the need of precautions in the convalescent stage. No pajtient should be allowed up until his temperature had been normal for three days, and several days should then elapse before ordinary work was resumed. The importance of tresh air and sunshine in all stages, and of a liquid diet while the temperature was high, were also emphasised. A hearty vote of thanks wfls passed to the lecturer for his timely and interesting address. A very pleasant dance was held on Tuesday evening in the Oddfedows' Hall, Upper Iliccarton, in connexion ; with the tit. Peter's Girls' Guild. The decorations were carried out in green and gold. The main feature of the 1 evening was an exhibition of modem ball-room dancing, given by Mr Furness James.- and partners, by wiioin a number of fascinating steps were introduced. Over a hundred people danced to excellent music of Miss n,. l.i.eyshprt's jazz orchestra. Amongst the many present were:—Mesoames Catherwood, Skurr, C. Carlton, Davison, Clarke, Hill, Barnett, Holmes, Misses Samuels, Lloyd, Cant, Staples, Muir, R. and E. Stevenson, Fettes, I. and E. I Skurr, Wright, Craythorne, Rattray, V., 8., and M. Bucknell, Hay, Brake, L and D. Holmes, Robinson, A., V. Bowes, W. and M. Hunn, M. Cath- 1 . erwood, M. and F. Davison, Jones, E. and M. Harvey, Messrs Hanson, Hunn (2). Franks, Anderson. Muir, Biggs, S. and R. Carleton, Skurr, Craythorne, G. and R. Hill, Williamson, Keane, Wilson, W. and R. Holmes, Shipley, Exton, F. Holmes, Davison, Bowes, Brown, Sterling, R. Falloon, McCaldon, Taylor, Smith, Henwood. T';e committee who so successfully organised the dance were Misses I. Muir, E. Skurr, V Bucknell. E. Ellis, and I. Skurr (hon. secretary). Mr C. Carlton made an efficient M.C All was excitement at a bridge party in Christchurch recently when a wellknown lady arrived wearing a real seal coat of magnificent cut and design, obtained direct from London by Madame Menere, The Fashion Furrier, corner of Colombo and Cashol streets (upstairs). The Dxic© was below wholesale. ft

Mrs Philip Hume -was the hostess yesterday afternoon at a novel party given* in honour of Miss Sybil Merton, who is to be married this month. The function took the form of a "workbasket party," and each guest brought | a gift of wool, cotton, needles, or other articles necessary for a well-equipped work-basket. Amongst the guests were Mrs A. Merton, Misses S. and K. Merton, Mrs A. A. McKellar, Mrs Percy Overton, Mrs A. E. Flower, Mrs E. Wreaks. Miss Edridge, Miss Wreaks, Miss G.' Miller, and Miss Coleman. An evening given in honour of the corning of ace of her daughter, Dorothy, was held at the residence of Mrs i A.* Mncdonnld, Ashmole street, Radley. Musical Items and games passed the time pleasantly and rapidly. The toast of the stuest of the evening was prooo'ed by Mr P. Thnmnson, and "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung heartily by those present, amonsrst whom were: —Mesdnmos Mncdonnld, Collett. Misses Horner. E. Thnmnson. M. ppnp«r, E. CnUett. Macdon aid (2V Carroll (?\ Messrs Tbomp son, Sncllincr, Oollett. Sh.ifkleton, Moore, Gentiles, Capns, Wilmott. The annual social and dance of the Christchurch branch of the Loyal Orange Lodge was held in the Art Gallery last night. There were oyer 100 couples present and the dancing floor was all that could be desired. D.D.C.. Bro. A. Hooper, assisted by D. S. Bro. F. Leg-ge, were M.C.'s and Mr Bruce Estall's orchestra provided the music. Amonest those present were: Meßdames" Chambers, Legge, Ross, Kav. Falconer. Harris, Snridfnrd, Moles, Hudson and Dongal, and Misses Forbes, Scott, Ward and Ford. There were ata) present: TXD.G.Af.. Bro. T. Ross. I P. D.G.M.. Bro. F. J. Chambers, D.G.M.. Bro. Fn'o Gray. DC Bro. C. Haxell, and D.F.0.C., Bro. W. Sandford. BALL AT HAWARDEN. On Wednesday evening what is always one of the most popular social functions of the season took place in Hawarden Hall, when the bachelors of tho district held their annual ball. Although the attendance was not quite as large as had been anticipated owing to the torrential rain which set in early in the evening, and the prevalence of sickness in the district, the success of the function was in no way marred, about 50 couples participating in the grand march, which was led off by ivliss Wright and Mr J. Gorrie. A joyous atmosphere of gaiety pervaded the dance, being enhanced by spirited music supplied by the Sefton jazz orchestra. The arrangements were in the hands of an energetic committee, of which Messrs L. White and F\ Netting were secretary and treasurer, and no pains had been spared to add to the comfort and enjoyment of their many guests. Messrs J. Morris, F. Netting, and L. Wright capably carried out the duties of M.C. s. Congratulations are due to Mrs Little, of "Hui Hui," who was responsible for the delightful scheme of decorations. The ballroom was resplendent with (varicoloured streamers, arranged in panelfashion round the walls, a unique effect being produced by ptrimgs of coloured balloons suspended irom the ceilings. Lights delicately shaded with trellis frames cast a diffused radiance upon the gay throng beneath, while large, gaudy butterflies, arrnneed at intervals, added a touch of fairyland to the scene. The following were amongst those present:— iu*saau.ea tfuher, blaok taffetas with overar«.s ol mnoii; Martin lOuaij, biacii georgette wuli trail oi name, J. bhaw, rvac* tatteiaa; O. White, ettective frock oi biacuf ouiiu, uiiuuiea wim emtraiU soquius; Iveracu, wnite oiJc; Huneybone, pinic sine, Xupp, pink siili; J?. Uaizei.y jet sawn wivn touches oi unload; B. M. Smith, shell pinn. tafietas with panels of rucmun lace; X. ly&izoii, b.uoA velvet lelisved with red satui, lverucii, white crepe de chine; D. Moms, navy blue si.K; Leany, i>iaca satin wttn guid uuliminga; P.»wted, Staunton, Thomas and A. -Da.zell. Mioses A. Jones, pretty frock of pink eili embiO.djred «nft yoid; jk. .Lloyd, black BiiK. frock with overdress ot net; &.. Moore, blue silk with silver trimmings; K.. Butler, pink silk with overdress ot net; Et. Scott, dainty frock of white charmeuse with panels of radium ,ace; U. 'ihonipson, pink crepe de chine w.th overdress of georgette; A. P.aist* ed, pretty frock ot pink siik with overdress oi saxe net; D. Fletcher, flame satin with sil\er trimmings; v*. Pattrs-m, striking frock of shot taffetas; M. Paterson, peacock satin trimmed with silk net; • {Jiark; P. Shaw, blue satin with silver trimmings; C. Gibb, peaecock blue satin relieved with flowers; V'. Dalzell, shell pink satin "-with silver trimmings, A. Anderson, pink georgette with df.ver embroidery; L. Morris, girlish Irock of pink georgette relieved with roses; E. Anderson, pcocock blue jersey silk embroidered with beads; D. Mason, striking frock of opricot taffetas trimmed with silver; ,E. Butler, black satin, trimmed with emerald and gold; M. Luisson, .pink satin with net overdress and rose trimmings, G-. M niniifj saxe blue crepe de chine; E. Dalncll, blue satin with silver trimmings; L. Phipp9, saxe blue crope de chine; L. Simma, pale pink satin with overdress of georgette; M. Crocker, creme taffetas with georgette trimmings; L. Doyle, white crepe de chine wit- Vead trimmings; M. Doyle, blue satin embroidered with silver; K. Doyle, rose •mtm with silver trimmings; Duff, flame jatin relieved with georgette; Humphries, lavender crepe do chine with overdress of lace; E. Kermode (Chmtchurch), pale blue sntin and georgette; Beggs, Oriental silk; Bruce (Greendale), blaok velvet; Reynolds, peaecock blue satin; E. Wright, white clinrxriruße with pearl sequins; D. Coppard, saxe blue crepe de chine with beaded trimmings. Messrs WiTlcs. Morris (3), Wrieht (8), Whyte, Melting, Anderson (2), Ralph (2), Da!z"H (3), Cowie, Adams, Ruse, Stewart, Ivfrach, T'roojcer <2), O'Loughlm, Housoraan, Whittington, Scott (2), O'Cirroll, Ritchie. Cop a-d Smifh. Dou<rnld, Gsi-lletlpy 2). Srnw. B.tricer. Salter, Broadhead, Gorrie, InniSj Hanna, Trail. LEARNING TO LOOK IN THE GLASS. Very few people really know how to use a looking-glass or have any real notion how important an article it is in the eyes of the woman who is always well turned out. And that is as much I as to say that very few people do really turn themselves out well —which,, of ! course, is the truth. Most of us dress ourselves quite astonishingly 'badly! To , use a looking-glass to th© be:,t advantage it must be a one and portable—one able to be mo*ed at will about the room to where it will best catch the light. Now, though most oi us do possess a long g.ass of eome sort we are usually content with any kind—one probably set in the dqpr of our wardrobe and most likely far too narrow and too high up. Bat that won't do, such a glass will tell us nothing ot what we are going to look like in the street 1 In the street, you see, the light is far stronger than it ever is in our bedrooms, and it is to meet that strong light w.th a calm assurance that we need a big and movable glass in our rooms. \\ hy, half the people one meets out dressed in shabby, or crumpled clothes, in faded hats and i sagging skirts have no idea they really look like this. They are the people J who, quite as likely as not, dress with the help of the mirror over their dress-ing-tables, in which it is impossible to see properly. To the girl who wants to be smart I would say—instead of a new frock buy a glass—a really good piece of clear looking-glass, and have it framed in white wood. A splendid one can ge got quite cheaply. Have it wide and high, and set it in the light, and look at yourself long and thoroughly. For the secret of smartness is not in innumerable clothes, but in wearing those one has got well I

WEDDINGS. WOODS—HANNAH. The marriage of two popular residents of Southbridge was celebrated recently by the Rev. T. G. Butler, at St. Pauls Presbyterian Ohristchurch, when "Agnes, youngest daughter-or Air and Mrs Joseph Hannah, was married to Samuel, youngest son of Mr and Airs Jones Woods. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in a navy serge costume with hat. of green georgette, and a beautifuJ fur, a gift from the bridegroom. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jessie Hannah, who was dressed in a nigger brown gabardine frock, and henna and jade hat. The bridegroom was attended by Mr A. G. Lillev, who acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by the bride's parents at the "Beresford," where a dainty wedding breafcfpst was served. The toast of the htide and bridegroom was enthusiastically honoured by the company, to which Mr Woods made a suitable reply. The honeymoon is beine spent at Christchiirch. The new home of -the happy couple will be Tunkau, Auckland, where Mr Woods has secured a business.