WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17861, 6 September 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor 'wm 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.

Miss Barbara Gould will Be a competitor in the golf tournament at Heretaunga, beginning on the 17th inst. Within the past week, Miss Gould has accomplished the remarkable feat of reducing her golf handicap by 9 strokes. Mrs Graham Scales, Maronan, is at present paying a visit to her mother, Mrs Danvers Hamber. Mr 3 George Broughton (Invercargill) arrived in town last night, and is staying with her mother, Mrs Lerersedge, Fendalton. • Visitors at "Beachcliffs," Sumner, during the school holidays include Miss Burns, Mrs Marsh, Mrs Kingan and family (Prebbleton), Miss Hill, Mrs Crawshaw and child, Mrs Sams, and Miss Dobson (Courtenay), Reme and Nevil Lewers, Miss Dunnage, Peggy and Anne Starky, Mrs and Miss Rout, Gerald .and Felix Symes,. Cuthbert Denham, Joan and Jack Marquett. Mrs and Miss Ellis (Papanui) have returned homo after spending the winter at Sumner. Miss Sylvia Hamber is spending her holidays with friends at Asaburton. Mrs Edward Marshall ('Drumnahoe," Spreydon) motoredi back from Dunedm yesterday. Mr and Mrs R. F. Smith (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. E. Kerr (Gave, Scuth Canterbury), and Miss Flora Whillams (Oamaru) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss Margaret Ormerod, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. N. Ormerod, "Yv mgenvorth," Fendalton, who has been "at "Ingiemere," Westmoreland, England, for the past two years, leaves next month for 2s ew Zealand with Mr and Mrs T. R. Quill and Miss Dorothy Quill. Tha return trip will be made via America. Mrs P. A. Ardagh was hostess at a delightful bridge party given at the Beresford in honour ot Mrs Daviu lwcipath' who, with her husband, is living to-day on a trip to Sydney. Ihe reception-room was artistically decorated with bowls of carnations, and tlie cake-stands were tied with bows ot lemon and almond green tulle. The guests were Mesdames D. Redpath, Diamond, Thornhill Cooper, M. C. Keane, Orr, Falconer, Pipe, East, van Asch, Moray, Smith, Morgan, Baxter, Hervey, Friedlander Sampson, Misses Morkane (2), Cooley, and Garrick. Tennis enthusiasts are taking advantage of the beautiful spring Weather at present prevailing; and many one-day tournaments are being played. A very enjoyable, progressive tennis party, arranged by Mrs Lockwood, w*as played at Avonside last week, when the players were: Mesdames Lockwood, Warsaw, Donald, Price, Nathan, Smyth, Irwin, Misses Timms, Bullock, JVlenzies, M Dorman, I. Johnson, Webb, JMniondston, Gillanders. McGregor, M. Johnson, and T. Thompson. After many closely-contested games, the prizes were won by Miss Timms and Airs Smyth, -and the consolation prizes by Mrs Price and Miss McGrgeory. A remarkable coincidence ■attaches to tho deaths of' Mrs Elizabeth Barnes andi Mr Andrew Jennings, a brother .and sister —two well-known and esteemed Nelson colonists, in that they bpth passed away a short time after jo clock on Friday evening' last, their deaths being coincidental almost to the minute (says the "Mail")- The deceased were both members of a well-known Nclsin family. Their parents, cam© out to Nelson in the Mary Ann, and the family have lived >. here for some o-s ] years. Mrs Elizabeth Barnes, who. had entered into har 87th vear, has been predeceased by her husband, the late Mr Henry Barnes, for a, number of years. She leaves a. family of lour daughters and one son, of whom the Nelson members »ire Mrs G. Fleming and Miss G. Barnes. Mr Andrew Jennings, who was aged 71 and who had been a widoweT for many years, is survived by one son —Mr Martin Jennings. The deceased were the members of a. fino family which originally numbered thirteen. Of this family there aro now fivo living ; the two surviving Nelson members being Miss Mary Jcnnin«R and Mr William Jennings, of Collmgwood street. Whatever doctors may say about the dire consequences which fall sooner or later like the sword of Damocles on giris who eat too many chocolates, sweet-lovers will continue to go their own way and put up with them. Wo have not, however, reached the point of some of our oandy-consuming American cousins, who have evolved the "candy" cushion. This is made of any pretty silk or ribbons, and at one corner or in the hollowed-out middle a round tin with a lunged lid is sewn in. The sides of the tin and the lid are covered with the same material as tho cushion, ribbon flowers and floating ribbons decorate tho cushion and its box. With a novel and the cushion as companions, a perfect afternoon oi evening will follow as a matter of course,' provided the till is filled with sweets.

By importing direct from the manufacturing Furriers of England, Europe and America, Madame Menere is able to sell beautiful furs direct to the publie at much less than +he "wholesale price charged the shops. Madame means a saving of pounds. Madame Menere's salon is at the Corner ot Cashel and Colombo streets, (Upstairs;. 5

Patricia, tie House for Nobby Knitted Goods.' Customers should order early from our new stocks of silk and •wool. High-class dressmaking and millinery* Corner Victoria and Montreal streets, 'i'Jione 4191.

Miss E. Gieaeking, Toilet Specialist, has commenced business at Boom 5, Arcade. Cashel street. Shampooing, Manicuring, Scalp Massage, and treatment for dandruff, etc. Consultation free. For appointments ringi. 'Phono 4424. 6

Man may live without meat; he may live without bread; he may live without eggs. But if he is deprived of Milk, his most vaulable article of diet has been taken away from him. Ordinary cow's milk, however, is tod indigestible for very young children and requires to be humanised with Junket made from Battle's Rennet. —(1

By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor-General. CLAUDE RING, Portrait Photographer, Stewart Dawson's Buildings. Take elevator. 'Fhooa 3053. 6

BALL AT DARFIELD. The spinsters of Darfield district entertained their friends at a bail held in the Darfield Memorial Hall. The ho6teases of the evening are to be congratulated on the entire success of the function. The visitors included many who journeyed from Christchurch and from surrounding parts of the countryside, all of whom spent a most enjoyable time. Stirring music was supolied by Sutherland's Jazz Orchestra, while Mr Westwood played excellent pianoforte extras. Ine dancing floor was in perfect order. The decorations, which were artistically earned out by the committee, under the leadership of the joint secretaries, Misses Marjory Redfern and L. Rinaldi, were very beautiful. A large basket was suspended in each corner of the ballroom. Tl'ese were filled with red japonica and pussy willow and were each connected with a oentral design by myriad streamers of red and jjold. Groups of massed balloons also in red and gold ttere hung in bunches from the ceiling, adding delightfully to the general effect. These balloons were need later in a competition dance which caused much amusement. The supper was delightful and was excellently served by relays of spinsters, each wearing a badge of office. The ladies' dresses were very gay and some of the new colours were in Evidence. A few smart black dresses added the necessary sombre note that is so pleasing among a riot of colour. Some of those present were: —Mesdames Gillanders, Taylor, McClelland, Westwood, Gill, Doig, Bushell (Christchurch), Mullholland. Selby, McMillan, Redfern. Pole, Rusbatcli, Byrne, Clinton, Boland, C. Bushell, Coombes, Anderson, Dunne, Hanley, Turton, Tnckett, Sanson, Cosham, Misses Bulxner, B&aman*, H-eV-elley (3), Morgan, Otten, Campbell, Clinton (2), Knight (2), Carrick (Cashmere Hills), Taylor, Simm, Cull, Co» p an, Gunn, Mee, Chapman, Grieg, Bradford, McHugh, blattery, Bell, Edge, Eaves, McLelland (3), Leete, Watson, Westwood, Hill, Redfern, Rinaldi, Brown, Green, McGregor, Noonan, Dunne {2), Morrison, Mann, Rusbatch, Wills, Birmingham, Healey, Messrs Bushell, Wright, Trisjgs, Townshend, Eaves, Syme (3),. Slattery (2), Cronin, Boyce, McMillan, Edge, Clinton, Warren (3), Gillanders (2), Hart, Coombes, Gunn, Black, Mee (2), Watson, Cridffe, Kelly (2), Laing, Judd (3), Redfern (2), Glanvil'e, Cogan, Westwood. Taylor, McHugh, Anderson, Campbell.

ROSEMARY JAZZ CLUB. The Carnival hold on Thursday evening by Rosemary Jazz Club in the Art Gallery, met with the success which usually attends functions held | under the auspices of this popular Jazz Club. The Picture Gallery was artistically decorated with streamers of scarlet which formed a pleasing contrast to the panelled walls of black. Baskets of greenery and vari-coloured balloons hung - from the ceiling. Manjr novelties were introduced to the merriment ot the 150 couples present. Delightful music was supplied by Willyams s Jazz Band, extras being supplied by. Mr H. Coman and Mr \Y. J. Hawke. Messrs A, Fairbrass, L. Loversidge and A. Bonney were joint M.C.'s. The Permanent Gallery was arranged as a supper, room, and lounge. Amongst those present were: Mrs C. J. Mulhane, who wore moss green and silver shot taffettas, with corsage of green velvet] Mrs E. Poison, Dlack charmeuse, beaded in silver; Mrs Ash-ley-Grant, primrose figured velvet; Mrs E. J. Townsend, black taffetta, with sleeves and panels of georgette beaded in .gold; Mrs Waltejr Helsdon, royal blue satin charmeuse and oriental tissue-; Mrs A. E King, peach brocaded satin' with touches of : g°ld; Mrs' Charles I Lawrence, lemon peta.led georgette gown with touches of gold; Mrs J. | Coxon, black charmeuse with sleeves ' and panels of black'. Spanish lace; Mrs 'G. Lewis, geranium red velvet; Mrs R. Spencer, reseda "green souple satin; Mrs. Leo Lawrence, royal blue crepe de chine; Mrs'F. Polspn, black crepe de chine with touches of cense and gold; Mrs Albert Bidgood, black and scarlet oriental -crepe de chine; Mrs S. Helmling, heliotrope taffeta; Mrs Charles Brioe, mignonette green satin with overdress of silver sequins; Mrs H. Tranter, poppy crepe de chine; Mrs G. Andrews, Jjlack charmeuse and Spanish laoe; Mrs Sutherland, lemon satin; Mrs H. Gould, moonlight blue brocaded satin with panels of sequined'net; Misses Sylvia Mclntyre, Mildred Coxon E. Churchill, Dolly Townsend, O'Caven, M Gates, M. Hogan, Carlene Richards, Wootton, Wilson, (Con, Moreni Revue Cq.), Mabel Loversiuge, Ivy Ward, D. Ryder, Goldberg (Con Moreni Revue Co.), Dorothy Innis, M. Kelly E. Cox, Keousrh (Con Moreni Revue C0.) 4 Jean McKay, A. Hindenach, Peggy Doocey, Lilian Crocker, Kay (Con Moreni Revue Co.), E. Brioe, Phyllis Dawson, L. PalmerSmith/Amy Jones, D. Cleveland, Violot Innis 1 , Beryl Stone, J>aiß|y- McEwan, Nora Catling, Kathleen Ryan C. Stubberfield, L. Walker, Coral Leeming, E. McNaughton. E Reeves, R. Gould, Knight, oeryl Newton, Ngaire du Pont, E. Rutherford, PhylI lis Hunt.

As a result of Ratana's work it is stated that not a single copy of the Maori Bible remains on the shelves of the British and Foreign Bible Society, either in New Zealand or in London.

THE LATE MBS J. D. LANCE. Tlio death occurred at Christchurch, on Monday, of Mrs J. D. Lance, widow of the late Mr James Dupre Lance, one of the pioneers of settlement in North Canterbury. Mr Lance arrived iit New Zealand in 1856, on sick leave from the Indian Army, but returned almost. immediately to take the field against the mutineers. He served throughout with the Black Watch, his own native regiment having gone over to the rebels. He married, in Devonshire, in 1802, a daughter of Captain Mallock, R.N., coming out to New Zealand again in that year with his wife. With Captain Mallock,_ a cousin of Mrs Lance's, he acquired tho wellknown Horsley Down estate in North Canterbury, The partnership was known, to sportsmen throughout New Zealand, as its stables sheltered many noted horses in its day, amongst which may be mentioned the great Traducer. Mr Lance represented various electorates in the House of Representatives for a number of yeare, and died in 1898. Horsley Down was sold tlio same year, and since thtsr. Mr Lance has resided in England, and, returning to the Dominion, at Nelson, and finally Cliristchurch. She had Ix-en in illhealth for several years. Of a family of three, Mr Fred Lance, of Cliristchurch, is the only survivor. Tlife other eon, Mr T. H. Lance (Horsley Down) died last year, and the daughter, Mrs J. A. Northcote(Highfields), sorno years ago. The interment will take place at Horsley Down cemetery to-day.

WEDDINGS. HENDERSON—HIBBARD. At St. John's Church, Balcairn, recently, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Irene Hibbard, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. Hibbard, balcairn, and Mr Hugh Henderson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Henderson (lliccarton). The Rev. G. ii. Harold performed the ceremony, and Miss Bailey played appropriate nuptial music. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her ; father, looked charming in a gown of ivory velvet, trimmed with fur, with draped panels, caught with crystal and pearl ornaments. The train of beaded velvet was edged with fur and lined with crimson and gold brocade. The veil, which fell from a coronet of pearls, was caught at the back with a trail of orange blossom and her bouquet waa of hot-house flowers. , The bride was attended by , her two sisters, Miss Molly, who wore a simple frock of primrose satin trimmed with French posies, and Miss NJorah, a flounced frock of silk lace, falling from a circular yoke of ivory velvet and appliqued with pink rosebuds. Both wore Dutch caps and carried Victorian bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Bruce Henderson, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride s parents. Mrs Hibbard wore a smart navy costume, and nigger brown hat, with stole to match. Mrs Henderson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black and white striped costume, and black hat relieved with pink flowers. . When the bride and bridegroom left for their wedding tour, the bride wore a smart costume of navy jrabardme, bended in henna, a chic little hat ot mole Bilk trimmed with fur, and » stole to match.

McOORMACK—FORD. A very picturesque wedding, and one that excited much interest, m St, Mary's parish, was celebrated at ot. Mary's Church, yesterday morning, when'Mr James Frederick M Gtjrmack., third son of Mr J. McCormack, Bealey avenue, was married to Miss. Mane Ford, third daughter of Mrs M; Ford, Bishop street. The Rev. lather Stewart, S.M., of St. Mary's, assisted by the Rev. Father Murphy, of Hawarden, .performed the ceremony, anc * afterwards celebrated Nuptial _ Mass. Miss Kitty O'Connor was organist, and during- the service Miss M«iry O'Connor sang "Ave Maria." The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr P. G. Ford, looked particularly charming in & beautiful draped gown of white brocaded satin, with large pearl and silver ornament finished with a cascade of pearls at side. Similar cabochons neld at the shouldore the long court train of ivory brocade, which was lined with rucked maize-coloured georgette, and ornamented with a pearl horse-shoe arid sprays of orange-blossom. The tulle bridal veil, embroidered ■ in Limerick work by Miss Kitty O'Connor, a friend of the bride, fell from a coronet of pearls and orange blossom, and the shower bouquet of hothouse flowers was finished with ribbon streamers. Two bridesmaids, Miss Poggy Ford, the bride's sister, and Miss MaiSie McCormack, the bridegroom's sister, were in attendance. Tne former wore a dainty maize georgctto frock, with petal skirt falling over an under-flounce of silver lace, nnd a trail of silver rows defining the waist. Her becoming hat hud the crown of maize-coloured flowers and the brim of silver lace, and her bouquet was of heliotrope flowers. Miss McCormnck's frock was of rich white satin, with lace berthe and streamers of heliotrope, and mauve ribbon on the slurt. Her liat, of shirred heliotrope georgette, had a crown of heliotrope flowers and maize and heliotrope streamers. Her bouquet toned exactly with her hat. Little iMarie Toner, the bride's nieoe, in a frock of silver tissue, veiled in tulle, and a silver lace

Dutch bonnet, was a winsome little flower-girl. , Mr Robert McCormack washis brother's best man, and Mr T. Ford was groomsman. . Immediately after the ceremony at the church the bride's mother held ft reception at the Winter Gardens. Mrs Ford wore a black costume and blacK hat. with osprevs and touches of cold tissue. Miss Eileen Ford wore a. fawn three-piece eo3tume .trimmed with braid ind an almond-green hat. _ Mrs Toner, another 6ister of the bride, wore a. navy costume and royal blue hat. Mrs Bernard McEvedv, the bridegroom s lister, wore a smart black and white costume and a. black crinoline straw hat trimmed with white. Mrs Owen McCormack wore a grey and navy costume and hat to match. When Mr and Mrs James McCormack left for their wedding tour, the bride "wore a naw serge ccstuine, with black braid stitched with white, navy horsehair hat with satin brin; and navy and whito trimming, and a handsome white fox stolo, the "gift of the bridegroom.

STREET—CROSSLEY. An interesting wedding was eelebrated at St. Marks Ohurcb, Rakaia, yesterday, when Miss .Phyllis Crossley, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Crossley, of tCarmona," Rakaia, was married to Mr Lionel Edward Street, fifth son of Mr and Mrs W. E. Street, of Rakaia. The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion with flowers and greenery, and a very large number of Rakaia residents gathered to witness the ceremony, • The officiating minister was the Rev, E. N. Blakiston. Miss A. Hardy was at the organ and the choir was in attendance. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a pretty dress of white silk tatteta, with georgette sleeves and trimming of silver beads. Her veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms and silver beads, and • her bouquet was of arum lilies and other white flowers, and ferns. The bridesmaid was Miss Connie Laraman, a cousin of the bridegroom. She wore salmon crepe de chine, trimmed with rosebuds of the same material. Her hat was of putty-coloured tulle, trimmed with rosebuds and autumn, leaves, and she carried a bouquet of sprint flowers. The best man was Mr Cyril H. Street, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reoeption was held in St. Mark's Schoolroom, the usual toasts were honoured. The bride's mother, Mrs J. Crossley, wore a black merv dress, hand-embroidered with black and silver beads, and a hat of black siLk, trimmed with royal blue and silver brocade. Mrs Street, _ the bridegroom's mother, was attired m a navy costume, trimmed with black silk braid. She wore a hat of black silk, trimmed with henna and gold. Among the • quests present were: —Mrs Bj-uoe (Christchurch), Miss Maud Street (Christchurch), Miss B. Street f C . hnstchurch), Mr G. Street (Ladbrooks) Mr and Mrs Hepburn (Mt. Somers), Mrs G Harris (Ashburton), Mrs Laraman (Ashburton). Mr and Mrs W Laraman (Rakaia), Mr and Mrs W. Back (Rakaia), Mrs T. Cromie (Rakaia), and Mr and Mrs G: Butler (porieV, Anslev (South Brighton Y. Mrs B. Breach (Rnkaia). MrsS. <Rakait) and Mrs C. (Rakaia). The bride's travelling dress-..was .a naw gaberdine costume, trimmed with royal blue and steel bends, with which was worn a hat of black pann* velvet, trimmed jrith gold brocade. Mr..and Mrs Street left by the express for the North, where the honeymoon H being spent. Their future home will be m Christchurch.

DAWBER—COOPER. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. JJaniabas's Church, Fendalton, recentlv, when Miss Flossie Dawber, daughter of the late Mr J. H. Dawber and Mrs Dawber, "Minting, I 1 road, Riccartpn, was married to Mr Aichie Cooper, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Cooper, "Winter's road, Papanui. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. Orange, and Mr Strahan presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr J. Dawber, wore a charming frock Of ivory crepe de chine, embroidered with silver beads, and finished at the waist with a large silver tissue rose, and streamers of silver rose buds. A beautifully worked veil, arranged m mop-, cap style, fell from a wreath of orange blossoms and silver ribbon. A beautiful shower bouquet of white flowers and n.aidenhair fern completed her toilette. Miss Ida Simmontis acted as bridesmaid, and wore a pretty frock of pink crepe de chine, with Dead, trimmings ana black hat, relieved with pink, her bouquet was of mauve flowers and maiucnliair fern. The little flowergirl, Miss Margaret Wright (Little iiiver), niece of the bride, wore heliotrope crepe do chine, trimmed with pink rose buds, and wore a wreath of pink roses. She carried a basket of spring flowers, with streamers of pink and heliotrope. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Ted R-athgen, Papanui. Mrs Dawber, motiier of the bride, wore a.smart navy striped costume, witn black fox fur, and black and silver hat. Mrs' Cooper, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy cpstume and a black fox fur, witli small hat with white ospreys. Alter the ceremony, a reception was held at the Cadena Tea Roouis, where the usual toasts were lipnoured. A very successful evening was then held at the residence of the bride's' mother, liiccarton, the time being spent in dnncing and musical items. Later, Mr and Mrs Cooper left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a rigger brown costume and pretty blue bat.