WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17876, 24 September 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

-The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for pnblicatirn 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 Etta Nolan (Gisborne) is at present tlie guest of Mrs Kenneth Aiurchison, lliccarton. Mr and Airs TT. Al. Tyers have returned from a visit to Napier. Afiss Audrey Kay (Wanganui) who lias been visiting friends in Christchurch, is now staying with Airs Andrew Rutherford, Mendip Hills. Alis Edna "White-Parsons, who has been playing in the golf tournaments at Neisjn and Wellington, returned to Lyttelton yesterday. Airs Wilton, who has teen the guest of Airs Al. L. Reading, has returned tj Wellington. Aliss Winifred Thomas (Invercargill) is th© guest of jVlrs G, li. StrattorcL (Bealcy avenue). Air and Airs E. H. Clark, hav© left for Wellington on tlieir way to Auckland. Air and Airs J. T. AlcKechnie (Dunedin) and Air and Airs T. Alulligan (Barford) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss A. O'Connor (Wellington), Mrs T. AlcAlanaway (Wellington), Air and Airs L. Paxley (Ealing), are staying at the United Service Hotel. A Sydney message says Viscountess Jellicoe and the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe were passengers by the Aki Alaru, which sailed for China and Japan on Friday. A very pleasant tennis party was held at the residence of Mrs G. F. Wright, "Mountain View," Annat. The games were closely contested and players attended from Edgcwaie, Redcliffs, and other Clubs. A successful and enjoyable euchre party and danoe took place on Saturday evening under the auspices of the Phillipstown school. The dance music was provide dby Band. The ballroom was decorated with flags and

; the floor was in first-class order. The ; euchre tournament provided a good 5 evening's amusement, the prize-win-ners being Airs AlcC'ready and Air Douglas. At the conclusion, the chairman, Air Wilkinson, thanked the people for attending in such large numbers, which exceeded ail expectations, and he especially thanked the ladies who had charge of the refreshments. The largest crowd seen at St. Leonard's square, Sumner, since Armistice Day, assembled on Saturday afternoon to witness the final football match of this season's competition with the New Brighton Clubs." The afternoon w«s bautifully fine and warm, and the proceedings wer§ enlivened by a programme of music played 'by a number - of bandsmen under Air W. Fen ton. During the match, Alesdames R. Ogier, F. A. Tapson, R. Mitchell, and P. ?• Longuet took u-> a collection in aid of '' the fund for the improvement of St. Leonard's square. The treasurer. Air u P. Dick announced that over £8 had , been subscribed.

A most enjoyable afternoon was spent at Redcliffs on Saturday, when, tne Redcliffs Tennis Club opened their season. There was a large number of visitors and members, and several interesting sets were ployed. A dainty afternoon tea was provided for those present, amongst whom were Mesdames Shadbolt, Higgenbotham, Smytlie., "Williams, Lee, Rat ray, Dalton, Newbury, Carter, Johnston, Gibson, Misses Klson, Digbv, M. and R. Truscott, M. Davis, A. Taylor, I. Newfoury, Pender, Prebble. P. Hon. .T. Barr, M.L.C., Messrs G. x>alton._ D. Barr, El son, Harrison, Young, McKay, D. Richardson and C. Rattray. A successful fancy dress dance was held at. the Sydenham Football Hall by the Plain Dance Assembly. The judging of the fancv costumes was carried out by Mrs Hobbs, Miss Laffey, Messr» Tisk and Bassett, who awarded the prizes as follows: —Miss Tiers (itambJing Roses), best fancy dress; Miss V. Baxter (Correspondence), most original; Mr F. Nankiville (['ierrot). best fancy dress; Mr J. Andrews (Country Bunikin); most original. Consolation, prizes were awarded to Mrs Nelson (Fairy Queen) and Miss Turner (Nigger T,ady). Th© Assembly will hold a suecial Spinster's Dance to-niglit, arranged in honour of gentlemen dancers.

In tlie country districts of the Dominion it is not infrequent that some devoted woman is found who, over a lengthy period, renders voluntary services of great value to the community, and it is- always a pleasure to record occasions upon which expressions of appreciation of such services are recognised. Sucli an occasion was that at which Miss Connie Packard was the recipient of a gold wristlet watch in recognition of her services as organist at the Anglican and Presbyterian services at Notupipi, Takaka, Nelson. The function took place at "Mon RemO," the residence of Mr and Mrs H. Wallis, and was numerously . attended. Appreciative references were made by representatives ' of both churches to Miss Packard's fifteen years' continuous service as organist and regret was expressed that she was temporarily giving up her duties owing to her mother's illness. In honour of the occasion that sitting and dining rooms at "Mon Kemo" were beautifully decorated with freesias and violets.

A most enjoyable Plain and Fancy Dress Lodge dance was held in the Orange Hall recently. The music was supplied by Davie's Orchestra. The prizes for best fancy costumes were awarded as follows: —Miss K. Hamilton Ist (Frivolity) ; Miss Melburu 2nd (Harem Ladv)'; Miss Hood 3rd (Indian girl). Mr Scouller (parsoti) won the gentlemsii's prize. those present were: —Mesdames Clothier, W. Clothier, Scott, Dray, J. Campbell, Martin, Fairweather B. Campbell, Scouller, Misses Bowse, Scott, L. Edmonds, Hor-ton-Hood (2), Kitto, Martin, McLoud, Smith, Kelly, Hart, Pratt, Scouller, Eanbin, Watson, Murray, M. Methven, G. Methven, Jones, Harris, Kinnard, A. Iv'innard, F. Campbell, M. Campbell MsSavenv, K. Hamilton, Melburn, Messrs S. Clothier, K. Campbell, F. Smith. K. Sharp, C. Martin, A. Martin, J. Rose, W. Clothier, S. Griffen, H. Cleaver, W. Eose, F. Rainbow, D. Hood, C. Olliver, Rowse, Ilegan, E. Hegan, B. Howie, F. Eose, W. Dick, G. Presse. By importing direct from the manufacturing furriers of England, Europe and America, Madame Mcnere is able to sell beautiful furs direct to the public at much less that» tho wholesale price charged th«i shops. This means a saving of pound®. Madame Menere's Salon is at corner of Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). 4

j The annual meeting of the Young : Women's Christian Association will take place on Thursday, when the report of the year's work and the bal-ance-sheet will be presented and officers elected for the coming year. Nominations for the lymrd of directors ; must he forwarded in writing to the Asj sociation's office, Latimer square. On Wednesday afternoon in the Nurses' Home, Christchtirch Hospital from 2 to 5 p.m. there will be a sale of the i work done by the patients. The teaching of the patients a£d soldier 3 has j been found to be of the*grcatest benei fit and instrumental in restoring many, especially chronic cases, to a happier state of health. The Kirwee branch of the Plunket Society are endeavouring to raise funds for the support of the resident nurse who takes up her duties shortly. A dance is to be held this week and the ladies of the committee are working very hard to ensure a successful result. AVell's Orchestra is supplying the music and judging from the keen demand for tickets there will be a record gathering.

On Friday evening at the Saltwater Creek schoolroom was held a "Community Sing," the music for which was supplied by Mrs Hutchinson. A card match followed, the prizes presented by Mrs F. Powell being won by Miss Reeves and Miss Lang, while those presented by Mrs C. Topp were won by Mr Jack Mathers and Master Jack Hutchinson. After supper a dance was held, the music being supplied by Miss Reeves, Louie Booth, Misses Etler, Baden Powell, Walter Eder, and Sefton Booth. A song by Miss Reeves brought a pleasant evening to a close. As the school fund will benefit considerably by the effort, I a similar function will be held in the I schoolroom towards the end of the month.

On "Wednesday evening a large gath- | ering of friends assembled in the Sefton schoolroom, the occasion being a concert given by the pupils of Miss Ada Prebble, A.T.C.L. After the singing of the National Anthem, a cencert programme was given by Mrs Thorne and Mary Thorne, (pianoforte duet), Mabel Eder (pianoforte solo), Shona Hanna (pianoforte solo), Mabel and Ruby Eder -(pianoforte duet), Emma Boyce (pianoforte solo), Edna Scott (pianoforte solo), Emma Boyce and Daphne Hales (vocal duet), Ruby Eder (pianoforte solo), Mary Thorne (pianoforte solo), Emma Boyce and Daphne Hales (pianoforte duet), Margaret _ Thorne (recitations), Daisy Eder (pianoforte solo), Shona Hanna and Mary Thorne (vocal duet), Bertha Eder (pianoforte solo), Mona Lang (pianoforte solo), Katie Eder (pianoforte sols), Miss Prebble (recitation), Nina Topp (pianoforte sols), Emma Boyce and Daphne (pianoforte duet), Daphne Hales (pianoforte solo). After supper a dance was held, the music being supplied by several of the guests. Sir and Mrs H. L. of Head street, Sumner, gave a jolly little party on Saturday evening to a number of their friends. The drawing-room, which had been specially prepared for dancing was decorated with - red and gold streamers, the whole presenting a very pleasing setting for the evening's programme. Music was contributed by Miss G. Brown, Miss D. Joughin, Miss M. Allen, and Messre H. H. Brown' and J. Lawrence. Supper was artistically set out in the dining-room, where sprays of japonica lent a very pretty effect to the dainties provided. Amongst those present were : —Misses Muriel, Helen. Joan, Meg and Alison Wiggins, Miss B. Stack, Miss G. Browri, Miss^M. Allen, Miss J. York, Miss D. Kivel. Miss J. Clarkson.Mis I>. Joughin, Miss D. Abnrn ; and Miss D. Scott, Messrs A. Jamiesonj" H. Brown-. Rennie, F. Marrie, E. Allen. L. Hesiop, G. Aitken, J. Lawrence, R. Hunnibe.l, G. B°an, H. Fountain. R. Holcroft, d! "Wilson, J. Wilson, and D. Johnson.

Dixieland Cabaret presented a very animated scene 011 Saturday night, I ■when G-J couples were present. The new numbers played by Sutherland s full jazz band were greatly enjoyed. A dainty supper was served, . and the rooms looked gay with spring flowers. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs David Crozier. Mr and Mrs Royce Nicholls, Mr and Mrs J. B. Neale, Mr and Mrs Claude Rine, Mr and Mrs Chnrles Bell, Mr and Mrs M. Hall, Mr and Mi-s Saniuda. Mr and Mrs Walter Scott, Mr and Mrs Frank Jones, Mr and Mrs G. L. Lewis, Mr and 'Mrs M. Grant, Mr and Mrs G. Cowper, Mr and Mrs Norman Wardell, Mr and Mrs R. Spencer. Mr and Mrs Booker, Mr <ind Mrs Midgley, Mrs Mich am, Misses Goldsmith (Sydney), Smith, Turner, Gregory, Cooney, O'Gonnell, ElsHo Ivee, Mawre, Arehbold, Rhona Vauglian, Hodge, Helen . Grimmer, Fraser, Hind.s, Claridge, Cox, Neil son, Broughton, Louie lies, Pedder, Dora Farrell, England, Hnlladay, Matheson, Giles, Holley, Nancy Taylor, Symes, Weston. Muriel Upjohn. Back, O'Stillivan, Warner. Besset, Mrs Buchanan, and Mrs C. H. Flannagan, Messrs A. Loughnan, F. Cohen (Sydney), Treleaven, Noonan, Wakelev, Lawlor, R. Robilliard, Hutcheson, Webber, Robinson (2), Inder, Ward, Davie, Binney, Carter, Hinds, Manson, Rastrick, McPhereon, Page, Coxon, Cavrick, Donald", Fred Tresrnre, Smith, Holdcrate, R. Bryan, McFarlane, Marsden, Donnelly, and Roland Smith (secretary).

BACHELORS' BALL AT WAIAU. The bachelors of Waiau held their annual ball in the Public Hall on Thursday night, when there was a large attendance, and the function proved one of the most successful and enjoyable held in the district for some time. Tho energetic committee, consisting of Messrs H. Clarkson, L. Burrows, H. Thompson, P. Creed, E. Creed, H. Stove, P. Fox, K. Pickering, E. Mer> cer, and W. Barnes (secretary), had spared no pains in making the ballroom attractive. The decorations consisted of native greenery, and from the centre of the hall to the sides stretched numerous gold streamers, while in front of the stage was trellis-work decorated tvith greenery and red camellias. Excellent music was supplied b> tho Sefton Jazz Orchestra, and a sumptuous supper was handed round. Mr Percy Creed and Miss \Y. Coles led the Grand March, in -\yhich thirty-two couples took part, but later in the evening the floor was rather more than comfortably tilled. Mr E. Mercer officiated as -\1 .C., and performed his duties in an efficient manner. Among the ladies present were Hesdames H C. VVatson, who wore kingfisher blue satin, with georgette sleeves; A. J. Sunckell, black silk; A. G. Creed, blue voile, pink bead trimming; V. G. Oldman, black silk; W. Coles, blacK crepe de chine; D. Mcintosh, pink silk; Ferguson, saxe blue de chine; C. E. Derrett, black veivet; J. Casserley, tussore silk; W. Hill, navy blue; L. Hoff, black crepe de chice, with red bead trimming; T. J. Capstick, blue crepe de chine; K. Crampton, black eiik, with green end gold bead trimming; lu. G. .Forbes, black silk with red silk trimming; Clarke, pink crepe de chine, with biack trimming; J. Williams, saxe blue silk; G. J. Powis, pink crepe de chine; J. Chapman, G. Smith, L. Stove. C. Pavitt, R. Mitchell, A. Buchanan; Misses W. Coles, pale blue crepe de chine, with bead trimming; B. Shelley, apricot satin; Mcintosh, white voile, blue bead trimming; M. Monnion, black velvet; K. Mannion, apricot satin; B. Cameron, floral voile; B. Bland, green with overdress of black net; K. Gotham, pale blue satin with cream radium lace and bead trimming; F. Derrett, blue eolienne; D. Amer, pink silk with blue trimming; L. Thompson, black crepe de chine; Draper, tussore silk; Llewelyn, rose tafieta, with silver trimming; C. Higgins, blue crepe de chine; G. Higgins, pale blue voile, pink silk trimming; D. Creed, flame crepe de chine, with lace cape; Barnes, vieuxrose crep: de chine; D. Parker, shot tafieU; Thomson, shell pink c«">e de chine; P. Thompson, white silk; W. Foster, white silk; T. Hawkins, white -voile; I. Itee, tussore silk; Wells, navy blua.

CHERTSEY ODDFELLOWS' BALL.

Tho annual ball of the Chertsey Lodge of Oddfellows N.Z. No. 90, was held in the Chertsey Hall on Friday night. The many windows of the hall had been hung with bright chintz curtains. The floor was in splendid order and an energetic committee had made all arrangements for a very successful evening. Mr S. Cain carried out the duties of M.C., and splendid music was provided by Mr llankin's band, extras being played by Master Hector McDonald and Mr H. McDonald, of Rakaia. ■ As the weather was fine the hall was filled to overflowing, there being many visitors from Pendarves, Dorie, and Rakaia, and also many brethren from the Rakaia, Wakanui, and Ashburton Lodges. A bright touch of colour was added to the scene by the regalia wbrn by the lodge members. The Grand March was led by Bro. W. E. Cain, N.G., and Mrs A. Garland, followed by Bro. A. Garland and Mrs W. E. Cain. During the evening, Bro. W. Cain, on behalf of the Oddfellows, thanked all present for their attendance, and said that he trusted since the ball was an annual one, that the lodge would have the pleasure of entertaining their visitors again next year. Mr F. Ironside, on behalf of the visitors, thanked Bro. Cain and all other members of the Chertsey Oddfellows' Lodge for their hospitality, and he asked the visitors to show their appreciation by giving the lodge three hearty cheers. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a verj enjoyable evening to a close. Among those present were: —Mrs J. A. Garland, who wore navy jersey silk; lira W. E. Cain, black net with bead trimming; Mrs S. C'ain, navy and white foulard; Mrs J. Doig, mole crepe de chine; Mrs F. Ironside, navy silk; Mrs D. Lynch bis-cuit-coloured jersey silk; Mrs J. McKee, prey jersey silk; Mrs W. Anderson, white crepe de chine vrith orange bandeau; Mra TV". Holland, blaak crepe de chine; Mrs Ellen, lavender sponcre cloth: Mrs W. Kemp, navy blue silk; Mrs'M. Carney, blaok radium lace, over black satin with sequin trimming-; Mrs H. Murchie, navy silk with fawn triinminj; Mra J. Smith, champagne voile de chine; Mrs Brosnahan, navy with Oriental trimming; Mra Chambers, lemon crepe de chine, with bead trimming; Mrs W. Robinson, grey eil.lv; Mrs Cronin, pale blue voile de chine; Mrs Collins (Terauka), cerise jersey silk; Mrs Cox (Ra&aia), saxe blue crepe de chine; Mrs J. McCrory (Pendarves'), black merv, with coral spray; Mrs W. Rankin (Pendarves), black taffeta with gold braid; Mrs Stanlake (Roisia), black crepo de chine, with radium lace sleeves: Mrs W. Banks (Pendarves, mauve georgette, with gold l>ead trimming; Mrs L. Cordner 'Rakaia), navy jersey silk, with cherry coloured sleeves; Misses A. Leamy, fawn velvet with ailk sleeves; P. Stewart, cerise crepe de chine, with sequin trimming; M. Spring, champagne satin charmeuse, with blue lattice trimming; T. Behrns, flame cilk; M. McKee, cream voile; M. Garland, bhie silk, with fiilver radium lace: M. Murchie, mercerised jnuplin, with I bend trimming; R. Kelloc, powder blue crepe de chine, with filk net overdress; L. Murchie, red crepe with black trimming; T). Emmanuel, heliotrope crystalline: Culloty, cream embroidered silk; D. Sprott, black silk, with white fur trimming; M. Cain, figured spnngo cloth; Edgington (Rakaia) black velvet.; K. Spring, apricot crepe de chine; J. Halliday, green velvet; R. Ironside, seal brown crepe de chine: A. Rankin, cream striped taffeta ; T\ _poig, black and white georgette; R. Halliday, block silk: K. Penny, mole corded velvet, with georgette sleeves; X. Hood, jersey silk: Kellev (Greymouth). Jim jersey silk; C. McKee, "cream fnsi silk; F. Ironsid" white voile, with pink silk «**h: F. McKee, blue and white Georgette; M. Garland. henna voile; A. Edgington (Raltaia), black eouple satin; Povle, grey «vtin, with "Old bend trimming: King, cream net: Kersfake, white silk. wit), satin panels and "oM b<">d*- Ptift fNekon). henna pnd block Silk: Smith (R-vkaia.), apricot souple satin; C Moore IGiabnme), green panne velvet, with Oriental trimming.

"THE COMPLETE HUSBAND." "The secret of success in married life," says a paper, "is to reveal some new trait in your character from time to time." Yon see the idea? Don't be all yourself, all at once. Spring littlo surprises on your wife from time to time and) spread them over at least fifteen years —that is, if your wife is still alive. Do not rush matters—wait until things begin to get humdrum. Then is the time to reveal the new traits. JTor six months —spin it out to a year if you can—make liappy little quotations from standard authors, lour wii© will be delighted to see how well read you are. Buck her up a bit. Wives must be cheered up| after all, she's your wife —slie needs it. AYlien the quotation era palls, try something else. Buy a piccolo and a book, on now to play it. Learn to play it in your office, or on the omnibus. Then one evening, putting your hand in ycur breast pocket, say, "i've got a little surprise for you, dear." She will think you are only going to give her a diamond necklace, and to her grtat surprise you will pull out your piccwlo and play a little tune. Do not take any notice of the es pression on your wife's fae«- remember, you have taken her by surpnse. Play another tune another day in youi study with the door closed and w blanket over the piccolo. Whatever happens, it will be a new trait. In the meantime, you can be secretly perfecting yourself in various conjuring tricks. Practise out in the country with a pack of cards, some rabbits, and a top hat. Then one evening you will be able to say, "I'll show you a little trick, my dear." Lead the conversation up to cards first. "In memoriair." cards are a good start. Make your wife take a card and look at it. Tell her to put it in the pack again. Then ask her how many spots it nas. "When she says she has forgotten, do not show any chagrin; you can change it into « labbit. If your wife is ill, relieve her tedium by reciting poetry to her. If the servants are ill. too, see to wife's breakfast yourself. Bring it to her bedroom cheerily. If her affection wanes, say, "Carissima mio" tenderly one morning. Show her you are a schplar. Start a bee-hive next to the window flowers; learn the Treaty of Versailles by heart and explain the Reparations problem to her. The possibilities are endless. Be versatile—ever changing—and at the end of the tenth year, if she has not already gpt a divorce—well, she ought to, that's n.ll!—Denis I>enman in London "Daily Mail." WEDDINGS TIMPANY—JENKINS. A pretty wedding took place at Chalmers Church, Timaru, last week, when Miss Marion S. Jenkins, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Jenkins, Le Cren's terrace, Timaru, formerly of Invercargill, was married to Mr A. Timpany, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr Timpany, Invercargill. The Rev. P. Gladstone Hughe's performed the ceremony, and Mr A. Newton presided at the organ. Miss Molly Jenkins, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr P. Edmonds, of Invercargill, was best man.