WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17938, 5 December 1923, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tba lady Editor •wUI tw pleawd to receive for publication In tlj« "Women'a Corner*' Items of social or personal setra. Such Items ■honld be folly authenticated, and engageic/nt notices must Iwf the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is in-Tltei en any matters affecting, er of Interest to, women. Mrs Maitland Rich has returned from a visit to her son at Cave. Mrs Bullock, who has been staying with Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley," returned to "Wellington last night. Mr and Mrs J. F. btutfhjlme (Fendalton) leave to-morrow for a visit to the North Island.

Mrs George Clarkson and her children are spending six weeks at North Brighton. Miss Dorothea Stack is the guest of Mrs J. B. Beckett, "Almorii." Mr and Mrs Gladstone Ward, who navo been spending a few months at T>orth Brighton, have taken a house in Bristol street, and are coming to town next week.

Mrs "W. S. Bean and her sister, Mrs Knox Gilmer have gone to Dunedin for a short visit and will, later, go to the West Coast. Mrs G. A. IT. Tapper and Miss Letfice Tapper arrived yesterday by the Ituahine from London.

Miss Cicely O'Rorke and Miss Watherston have returned from a visit to the Southern Lakes.

Mrs Symonds, a visitor from England, is the guest of Mrs Pyne, "Linwood House."

Mrs Douglas Deans is 6taying with Deans, Riccarton. Mrs Percy Overton and her daughtei are leaVing early next year for a visit to England. Mrs T. B. Richards and family (Fendalton) have taken a house at North Brighton for a month. Mrs W. E. Rawson, Mrs Percy Blundell and Miss Penelope Blundell, who have' been spending a week in Christchurch, returned lost night to Wellington.

Recent arrivals at AVamer's Hotel include Mrs Moßride (Timaru) and Mr and Mrs F. T. Castle (Wellington). Amongst those staying at the Clarendon Hotel are:—Mrs J. Hintz CJaihape), Mr and Mrs G. Ring (Hinuera), Miss C. Stewart (Timaru), Mrs J. C. Seelye (Dunedin), Mrs 11., Seldon (Ashburton), and Mrs G. Dickonson (Ash burton). Recent arrivals at the United Service Hotel tf*9: —-Mr - and' Mrs D. E. Millington (Wellington) and Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith (Invercargill).

A gift of new blouses, jumpers, silk jerseys, gloves, stockings, fancy goods has been given by one of the leading shops), and will sold at St. Michael's schoolroom on Saturday, December Bth, at 2.30. in aid of th? Lewisham General Hospital Fund. A monster sale of home-made _• c a kes and Christmas gifts will be held in the foyer of Everybody's Theatre on Saturday, December 15th. The proceeds will be devoted to St. Bartholomew s Church, Kaiapoi. Ah excellent programme has been arranged by th<s Misses Millicent Jennings and I. Mulvany Gray for the entertainment promoted for the benefit of the Church of England rescue work carried on at St. Anne's House, Papanui road, which is supported'entirely by voluntary subscription. The entertainment will be held at the Caledonian Hall on AVednesday, December 12th at 8 p.m. and it is hoped that every available seat will bo filled/ A meeting of the committee of the St. Cecilia Ladies' Choir was held on Monday evening. Among other business it was decided that the last practice of »the year would be held on December 11th, and after seven weeks recess, practices would resume on January 29th, 1924.

On Saturday afternoon a garden fete in aid of St. Martin's Anglican Sunday school, will be held in the charming grounds of "Riverlaw," the horn© of the Hon. G. J. Smith, St. Martin's. There will be stalls of every description, and visitors are promised an abundance of strawberries and cream. Berry's Military Band will supply spirited music during the afternoon. Last evening the annual social of the Avonside Nursing Division was held in the Navy League Hall. During the evening Major Gray gave an address and thanked Dr* Crawshaw for his work in connexion with the brigade. Games and dances occupied the evening. The following items were contributed ; Duet, Misses Turner and Waldron; recitations, Dr. Crawshaw. Amongst those present were Dt. and Mrs Crawshaw Dr. and Miss Mesdames Middleton,., Bishop, Pyjfte, Price, Cordy, Becconsall, Smitn, Misses Munro, Cooper, Lord, Don, McCallum, Major Gray, Messrs E. Gray, Middleton, Clements and Osborn. A special cable ,to the Sydney "Daily Guardian" dated London, November 25th, states that Queen Mary, setting an early example, 6pent two hours in Christmas shopping. She knew exactly what she wanted, and wasted no time. Her Majesty was particularly interested in unbreakable glassware for cooking. A unique selection of the advanced Fur Styles has just reached Madame Menere direct from New York, and may be seen at Madnme Menere's Salon, corner Cushel and Colombo streets (upstairs). excellent opportunity for Christmas Gifts presents itself in this unique showing. M 2050-1

On Saturday a Christmas Fair will b© held in the Technical College Hostel grounds, Ensor's road, Opawa AH proceeds will bo devoted to the Old Boys' Memorial Fund. A specialty will be made of dainty but inexpensive Christmas presents. Cakes, sweets, produce, etc.. will also be on sale. Additional attractions will be bran tubs for bovs and girls, side shows and competitions. Afternoon tea will be obtainable. An inspection of physical exercises and drill work by the pupils of the Girls'. High School, Avonside was carried out yesterday by Colonel C. J. Cooj&r. The afternoon was not by any means suitable for physical exercises but, although handicapped by the great heat nnd trying conditions, the girls were very neat and smart in their work. The inspection began at 2 p.m. just at the hottest part of the day. All kinds of exercises were carried out, bending and Btretch'ing, chest expanding and marching. After a preliminary inspection Colonel Cooper chose nine girls to drill again, and tinally chose Joyce Staff and Aileen. Bishop as the best in the parade, which numbered seventy in all. A third girl, Ella Taylor, was highly commended for her work. The greatest number of pointy for the best squ:id --were awarded the Third Remove Class. After the inspection Colonel Cooper congratulated the girls on their excellent work and said that he had great difficulty in choosing the best girls. A number cr parents who were present took a keen interest in the exercises and drill work.

SILVER WEDDING. "Brooklyn," Greendnle, the homestead of Mr and Mrs E. Ridgen, was the scene of much festivity on Friday last, when a large company of friends gathered to do honour to Mr and Mrs Ridgen on the occasion of their silver wedding day. Mrs Ridgen (who wore a. dress of mole-coloured georgette and radium lace, with Lice hat to match, trimmed with vari-coloured flowers) together with Mr Ridgen welcomed the guests. The afternoon was spent in social intercourse. The garden and lawn, with its ainplo breathing spaco, provided room for movement, which all appreciated in the excessive heat. Afternoon tea was provided in a large marquee which had been erected on tno lawn. One of the main features was the wedding cake, composed of three tiers, and standing three feet ten inches in height. The icing was a work of art. Around the base were twenty-five silver horseshoes; the second tier bore emblems of Labour and Father Time; the top tier -bore a crown of network, exquisitely finished, above which was draped a satin banner, bearing the initials E.R., H.R., worked in silver, together with the dates 1898-1923, and "Silver "Wedding." The four bridesmaids who officiated in 1893 were present, and assisted in cutting the cake and serving to the party. Each bridesmaid was afterwards presented with one of the silver horse-shoes as a memento of the occasion. The toast of "Our Host and Hostess" was proposed by Mr H. Holland, who spoke in ■ happy terms of Mr and Mrs Ridgen, congratulating them upon the auspicious occasion, and wishing tlieni long and continued happiness. The toast was honoured by. singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows," and three ringing cheers. Mr lliagen 'suitably responded. Mr W. Shipley proposed the toast, ".All's Gough;" mother of Mrs Ridgen. The toast was taken with musical honours, and .Mr Jennings responded for Mrs trough.

.Amongst those -present were Mrs C. Gough (ipother), Mr and Mra J. W. Warren, Mr and Mrs S. Roseveare, Mr J. Blaikie (bridesmaid), Mr and Mrs T. Goug-h, Mr and Mrs X). Gillanders, Mr and Mrs G. H. llidgan, Mr and Mrs W. Sheate, Mr and Mrs J. McCrostie, Mxs and Miss M. Thornton, Mr and Mrs M. Johnson, Mr and Mrs W. Roseveare, Mr and Mrs W. Dunlop, Mrs Bert Jarman, Mr and Mrs D. R. Hutchison, Sir John and Lady Luko (Wellington), Mr and H. Holland, Mr and Mrs W. H. Seed, Mr and Mrs R. Reid, Mr and Mrs J. "> Gillanderfl, Mr and Mrs A. W. Buxton, Mr and Mrs R. Nairn, Mrs Laurie Wilson, Mr and Mra C. Morland (bridesmaid), Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, Mr and Mts J. Rudd, Mr and Mrs Graham (bridesmaid), Mr and Mrs Newman Hall, Mr and Mrs Drayton, Mr and Mrs N. Hayes, Mr and Mrs E. A. Bendall, Dr. and Mrs W. H. Simpson, Dr. and Mm J. H. Simpson, Mir and Mrs D. Crosier, Mr and Mrs Royco Nicholla, Mr and Mrs T. H. Lyons, Mr and Mm W. Mulholland, Mr and Mrs G. H. Sheat (bridesmaid), Miss Phillips, Hev» AV. H. A. and Mrs Vickery, Rev. O. and Mrs Burnet, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Mr and Mrs H. B. Shipley, Mr and Mrs Austin, Mru T. W. Adams, Mrs Burton Shipley,- Mrs C. Rudd, Mr J. D. Rudd, Mr D. Mulholland, Mr and Mrs J. Rudd, Mr and Mrs Foubister, Mr and Mrs G. Watson, Mr and Mrs R. Parnhnm, Rev. and Mrs J. Harris, Rev. and Mrs Fowles, Mr and Mrs C. Sandford, Mr and Mrs Mcßean, Mr and Mr 3 A. Hughes, Mr and Mrs J. W. McCrostie, Mr and Mro C. Dixon. Mr and Mrs W. Shipley. Mr and Mrs F. Early, Mr and. Mrs T. Westwood, Mr and Mrs J. W. Watson, Mr and Mrs ft. Dean, Mr and Mrs C. Adams, Mr and J*!s Russell, Mr and Mrs J. Bull, Mr and Mrs O'ruoaa, Mrs Giddings, Mr and Mrs J. Reid, Rev. and Mrs Belflhaw, Mr Streeter, Mr and Mrs Compton, the Misses E. Warren, N. Warren, D. Warren, M. Warren, M. Ridgen, L. Rudd, N. Rudd, J. Rudd, G. Bruce, J. Sloane, A. Compton, A. McCrostie, A. Thompson. Mulholland, A. Lamb, J. Lamb, M- Huehes, L. Russell, A. McCrostie, A. Sheat, Knight, K. Rudd, B Wilson, B. Giddings, B. Rudd, H. Rudd, J. GrHnnders, El. Roseveare, M. Roseveare, J. IRidsren, Jennin'|i, D. Hjodspen, Misa Welsh, Messrs G. "Warren, D. Warren, I. Warren, H. Gillnnders, G- inlanders, McCrostie (5), J. Hughes, E. Ridgen, G. Ridpen, C. Kidgec r B. Ridgen, Roaereare (4), R. Bruce, W. Wilson. On Saturday afternoon the children of the District School "were entertained. Miss Sloane, the mistress, was nlso present. Various games were played, in which Mr Ridgen and Mr K Ridgen, Jun., joined. After the children had partaken of tea, Master F. Gough took both Mr and Mrs Ridgen by surprise by making them a presentation of a, silver vase, which had been subscribed for by the children. Mr Ridgen responded, thanking the children for their splendid gift.

VALEDICTORY SOCIAL AT RUSSELL'S FLAT. Jiot for many years haa there been such a large gathering at Russell's Flat as met on Friday evening, November 30th, in. the schoolroom to bid farewell to Miss V. Butcher. The schoolroom looked particularly cool and inviting with greenery and flowers arranged by the school children in honour of their departing teacher. From far and near came friends and wellwishers till the school was filled to overflowing. A very jolly time , was spent in dancing, the mucis being contributed by Miss K. Millar (piano) and Mr A. Millar (violin). Mrs W. Donovan (piano) of Springfield, Messrs E. Odgers (violin), of Springfield, and Cliff Smith (accordion), ofKowaißush. After the serving of supper, which was under the direction of Mrs James Martin and Mrs Sowden, Mr James Martin called upon the guest of the evening to accept the parting gift of an ebony and silver hand mirror, brush and comb from the residents of tho district. This was followed by the presentation of. a leather travelling case by Miss Kathleen Sowden on behalf of the pupils of the school. All present heartily participated in the singing of "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne." Dancing was then resumed. Messrs James Martin and Chas. Irvine acted as Masters of Ceremonies. For Nasal Catarrh there's nothing so effective as "NAZOL"--that sterling specific which is praisud by thousands. 4•