WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17933, 29 November 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Ltdy Editor wfll be plewwl to receive for publication la »• "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Sock items should bo felly authenticated, anfl engages/ at notice* most bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence ij invited en any matters affecting, ox of interest to, voaen.

Miss Patience Morrell (Dunedin) is tho guest of Mrs James Hight (Merivale). Miss Phyllis Bloomfield (Auckland), who has been spending a few days with Mrs W. H. Norton (Mansfield avenue), leaves for the North to-night. Mr <ind Mrs Charles Buchanan (Naseby street) are paying, a short visit to Wellington. Mrs C. Wells and Miss Marjorio Wells have returned to Harakeke street, Riccarton, after a visit *to Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Mr and Mrs 11. A. Wilson, who have been staying with Mr J. Qracroft Wilson, leave for the north to-night. Mr and Mrs J. Templer have returned from the West Coast. Mrs E. J. Gravestock arrived in Auckland from Sydney last week/with her daughters Betty and Joan. Mrs Gravestock lias jified lie*- husband at Napier, where Madame Lydia Lipkovska, the famous Russian prima donna, is at present giving concerts under Mr Gravestock's direction. The party will arrive in Christchurch on Saturday. Mrs T. Tndhope (Napier), and Mrs J. Miller (Napier), are at present visiting Christchurch. Mrs Scoular (Roslyn), who has been staying at St. Elmo to visit her sister, Miss Calvert, is now with her son, Dr. Scoular, Timaru, before returning to Dunedin. A reception, to which members only are invited, will be given a ( t tfie Canterbury Women's Club oil Monday, December 3rd, at 11 o'clock,-in.honour of Madame Lydia Lipkoyska. An interesting naval wedding, which is announced to take place at St. Mary's Pro-Cnthedral, P.-irnell, Auckland, on December 20th, is that of Miss Rosalind Townley, of England, and Commander G. Stopford, of H.M.S. Chatham. . His Excellency the Gov-ernor-General Lord Jellicoe will give the bride away. Not the least of the many attractions that will bo offered to visitors at the garden fete at "Risingholme," Onawa, on Saturday, will be the exhibition of classical dancing by Miss Mulyaney Gray and her pupils. Stalls of all kinds will display their wares j to tempt purchasers,, and the excellence : of the cause for which the fete has beeff. brgaßisocL the Sailors' Institute, ; at Lyttelton, should ensure success. .A large circle of friends will greatly regret to hear of the death of Mrs Virtue,- wife of Mr R. M. Virtue, of Telford terrace. Oriental Bay. which took plaeo'•' on Monday (says the |'Dominion"). Mrs Virtue haif been in indifferent health for some time. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the lat© Mr David Robertson, of Wellington, and ehe is survived by her husband arid Uufee spna. , . Mr lien Barnes, who has returned from London,-will arrive in Christchurch this morning, and will \be the guest-of his sister, Mrs .Harold Ansley,, Durham street,. St. Alban'a. ; : ' St. Saviour's Guild has written to the North Canterbury Hospital Board inviting members and their wives to the opening of additions to the Girls' Home, Stapleton's. road, Shirley, on December Bth. The invitation was accepted at yesterday's meeting of the Board, when it was stated that his Grace Archbishop Julius would perform the opening ceremony. In view of her approaching marriage, a very enjoyable "kitchen afternoon" was giv'en to Miss Mora Mason, in the Parish Hall, Amberley. The "Rev. G. L. Harold, in presenting the many useful gifts to tlwf guest of honour, conveyed to her the best wishes of all present for her future happiness. Musical items were rendered by Mesdames W. Brown. H, McLean, J. Rhodes, Misses Rhodes and Chamberlain, after which, afternoon tea was dispensed. Mr Mason,. m -thanking thoso present for their gifra,' also spoke of the regret he and Mrs Mason felt at leaving Amberley.. The best wishes of all go with them to their new home in. Christchurch. The Selwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade met on Tuesday evening for the annual reexamination, which was conducted by Dr. Thomas. All members examined were successful During, the evening the lady superintendent, Mrs H. H. Smith, speaking on behalf of the members of the Division, congratulated the team which, at tlie inter-dißtrict'com-j petition held in Wellington last Saturday, had won the Willowbank Cup for first aid. This is the first time that this cup has been won by ! a South Island division'. The same j team, which comprised Miss 3>onn (leader), Mrs Howie, Miss Donnell, and 1 Mrs Garrard, gained second place in the only other competition for which it was eligible', that for the Inter-Dis-trict Cun, being only one-quarter of a mark behind the winning * team. Congratulations on these suoccsscb were also received from Dr. F. J. Borrie, divisional surgeon, and from Miss Cooper and Mr Hoddinott, of the general staff. There is every indication that Labrador Musquash will be extremely fashionable in the coming season's furs, and <i shipment of this, which has just arrived from New York foe Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs), will .therefore be well worthy of inspection. It also includes squirrel furs. This is an exceptional opportunity for Christmas presents. [ M 7050-2 j —— Patricia, the House for Nobby Knitted Goods. Customers should order early from our ngw stocks of silk and wool. High-class dressmaking and millinery. Corner Victoria'' and Mon. treal streets. 'Phone 4491. L 6273-6 n w

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A very enjoyable surprise party was held recently at the,-home ot Mr and Mrs J. McDougalr (Kaiapoi), when about thirty young friends met for a eocial evening. The time was spent in musical items, contiTbiited by Miss E. Thome, Mr A. J. Taylor, and Mr A. Johnstone, games, and competitions, winners of the latter being Miss A. Hirst and Mr A. Johnstone. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs J. Clarke, Misses I. and C. McDougall, E. and M. Bsrrell, U. Johnstone, A. Hirst, M. Dunn, E. Thorne, M. Hoskins, L. Clothier, ,-md E. Harding, Messrs G. Fantham T. J. Taylor, A. Johnstone, V. Vniigtian, It. Peafce, W. Tliornc, C Green, F. Anderson, J. McAlister, and E. Forrest.

A NEW CAREER FOR WOMEN. A few days ago I met, in London, a doctor whose name is known all over the world (writes a correspondent in a London paper). He put this question to me in the sudden, almost explosive which characterises him: "Can you tell me, is Science a woman?" He did not wait for a reply, but went on to express his amazement at the wonderful work now being done by women in hundreds of scientific laboratories in all parts of the country. "These girls," he declared, "are far better than the men. The 'more tiring and detailed the lesearehes, the more they seem to excel at them." I happen to know that my friend refused to have any woman in his laboratory until the war came and forced his hand. I have heard liim, in the old days, explaining that woman's mind is "essentially unscientific." ■ • r • Let me confess it; at that period 1 agreed with him entirely. I thought, in my ignorance, that women would lack the patience necessary in prolonged experimental work. I imagined them growing weaTy and leaving their tasks unfinished. Science, however, appeals to women in some mysterious, way. Not hundreds but thousands of them are now making careers as laboratory assistants and research workers.

And already their names are becoming prominent in scientific records and jouriials. There was :i woman's name in almost every page of the last annual report of the Medical Research Council! It was', a woman, too. who, a short time ago in Vienna, discovered that rickets is caused by lack of sunlight. For a time the eminent doctors of that city doubted her word.- But they have now, very handsomely, acknowledged that she is right. Curiously enough- this new career which is for women seems to attract' them more oven than hospital, nursing. While the scientific laboratories have "waiting lists," the hospitals are crying aloud for fresh probationers —and failing, in somß cases, to get them. & That, no doubt, is due partly to the fact that,the "laboratory girl" is better paid than the nurse, and enjoys, greater .freedom. But I feci quite positive that this is nor the whole explanation. There is more scope for the use of brains in science than in the practice of medicine .as a nurse is permitted to know it. ; For the scientific worker is a pioneer, adventuring every day into the "undiscovered country." The thrill and excitement of new, ideas stimulate her mind. I am told,, however, thr.t all too many of these daughters of Science forsake her within a year or two. The "loss by marriage-' in laboratories is very considerablerfand very exasperating .to professors and other unsympathetic, people. , Possibly, therefore, Science is not a woman after' all.

THE PERFECT; I)ANCE. Provide a Satiny floor, beautiful illuminations and decorations 1 , entranc-. ing favours, flowers, exquisite refreshments, just the right mixture of guests, male and female —and still ar dance falls flat if the musical side of it is neglected. It has taken ihe shrewd experts who cater for the dancing public Bome time to appreciate fully the necessity for the very best danoe music in their places. But now no trouble or expense is spared* to secure the best. Really good saxaphonists are rare. Thp star performers are known in Paris, New York Rib, London, all the great capitals of the world. Their employers of the moment are ever on their guard against attempts to lure away their human treasure. Recently one famous dance restaurant wanted a new for the best of bands. It persuaded a man GOQO miles away to break a contract and come to them. Jiefore he passed through their swing doors this musician had cost his. new employers over a thousand pounds. At a dance club the band leader fjuarrtelled wath his four musicians, who left. The:anxious club proprietor sent ,a representative by air to Paris to secure a star band, playing there — another 'broken contract indemnity—and packed his original leader off to the States with £SOO in his pocket to collect a ne\£ team. It takes an experiences, very observant, and highly intelligent and, openminded person to make up a perfect dance music programme. The proportion of waltzes, one-steps, and foxtrots has to .be nicely chosen. The teadanoe mood differs from the afterdinner dance hiood, and consequently the respective dance music programmes, must differ too. ' The choosing of the music alone is an expert's j<K>. One music maitre I know went through some 2000 pieces with the leaders of his bands, and out of these decided to play fewer than 100. The best dance bands now are as perfectly disciplined and responsive to leadership as a concert orchestra. The leader must possess a strong personality, great skill and knowledge of his instruments, an alert mind constantlv open to new ideas. * He if he groes about to various dances, have a fiair for regulating his mnsio-making to the size of rooms and the mood of danoers. Music that is successful in a great restaurant ballroom is a failure i in ft club, and what everyone likes at a big anniversary or celebration ball no one likes at a little danoe intime. The rewards of the first-rate dance, music-maker are very high. A star (band may receive £SOO or £6OO a week. An individual saxophonist may make £SOOO a year. The composer of a dance number whioh becomes the rage vn&v make £90,000 out of it. C. P. T.' in London "l>any Mail.

"These modern dances are unfortunately attended fay young men and young women who seem to go in order to make a drinking party of it," commented Mr F. E. Wilson during the bearing of a case in the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court (says the 'Taranaki News"). Mr A. M. Mowlem, S.M., later had something to say on the same subject. It was a matter for very serious consideration, he said, that ycong fellows went out to the country on theee dancing expeditions and apparently got very thirsty. These yonng fellows did not seem to care who broke tho law, so long aa their thirst was 'satisfied.

WEDDINGS. DOBSON —GUY. At St. John's Church, Latimer square, recently, the wedding was celebrated by tlve Rev. H. N. Wright, of Lilian, third daughter of Mrs \V. JGuy, "The Grange,'' Fernside, and Jno'<, youngest eon ot Mr and Mrs R. Dobson (Christchurch). Mrs C. Andrew presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr V. Guy, wore a handsome coat-frock of cream serge, effectively braided. Her cream hat was trimmed with a posy of mauve flowers in front, and she carried a bouquet of cream hothouse blooms and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid.. Miss Roso Guy, sister of the bride, wore a frock of primrose satin and a wide hat of gold tissue and primrose-coloured georgette, with a trail of flowers encircling the crown. Her bouquet of yellow roses was veiled in cream tulle. Mr W. Spence, of Christchurch, was best man. After the ceremony, a reception to about thirty-five guests was held at the Beresford, the bride's mother wearing a nigeer-brown costume and hat to match. The bridegroom's mother wore a black costume, and black hat relieved with silver. When Mr and Mrs Dobson left for their wedding trip, the bride was wearing a tailored costume of stonegrey marocain, with hat to match. WEDDINGS AT GREYMOUTH. (srECIAL TO "THE PRESS.") GREYMOUTH, November 28. Mr L. A. Inkster, eldest son of Mrs F. Hill, of Grc-ymouth, and Miss Hilda Douglas, second eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Douglas, of Runanga, wero married to-day at St. John s Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a beautiful gown of ivory crepe de chine, with raOiitm lace sleeves and handsome bead embroidery. She wore a circlet of orange blossoms and veil of embroidered tulle, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern, finished with streamers of white ninon. She was attended as maid-of-honour by her sister, Miss Mahala Douglas, -who wore a dainty frock of beaded shellpink silk,- with hat to match, and carlied a bouquet of whito roses and maidenhair fern. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. T. N. Cuttle, and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr William Hill, brother of the bridegroom. Miss G. Skoglund presided at the organ. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs Inkster left by the afternoon train for Hokitika, en route for the North Island, on their honeymoon. The bride's going-awav dress was of mole gabardine, liandsomely braided, with which she wore a king-fisher-blue hat.

At Holy Trinity Church, this Afternoon, there took place the wedding of Miss Tina Ashton, only daughter of Mr E. Ashton (Greymouth), to Mr Percy Payne, of the Railway Locomotive Department, Greymouth, and formerly of Lyttelton. The bride entered the church on,the arm of her father, by whom she was given away. She was attired in a frock of whit© crepe do chine, with radium lace front, sleeves, and panels. She wore the orthodox wreath and. veil, arid earned a lovely bouquet. ; The chief bridesmaid was Miss F. Ashton, cousin of the bride. She wore a lemon crepe de chin© frock with plaited satin belt and floral girdle,' and a pretty black hat and shoes find stockings to - match her frock. Miss Doris Payne, sister of the bridegroom, wore lavender crepe d© chine, black hat, and shoes and stockings to match her dress. Miss Alice Ashton, cousin of the bride, was dressed in pink crepe de f chir\e. with black hat. Archdeacon Carr officiated, and the duties of best man. were carried out by Mr P. Sweetman, and Mr G. Ashton acted as groomsman. Mr and, Mrs Payne will spend their honeymoon in Christchtirch arid Dimedin, leaving by to-morrow's express. Miss Tina Ashton was met yesterday by boarders of the Australasian Hotet and Karoro and South Beach friends and presented with a handsome dinner eorvioe, consisting of sixty-two pieces. Mr J. D. Lynch mad© the presentation. The wedding of Mr W. Lanini, of the Railway Department, Greymouth, ami Miss Melbn Curtis took place this evening at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr L. Curtis, Preston road. The bridesmaid was Miss Vera Earl, and the best man was Mr L. Pedrazzi. The honeymoon will be spent at Dunedin.