WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18016, 7 March 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The Lady Editor will 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 most bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Clem Devlin (Eangiora) is spending a holiday in Wellington. Miss McKenzie and Miss Jessie MeKenzie are visiting their cousin, Mrs L. T. Watldns (Lower Hutt). Miss Ruby Wilding, of Christchurch, the well-known danseuse, who has been playing in the Williamson Company's "Forty Thieves" in Australia, has decided to return to Christchurch to open a school of dancing. She is to leave Sydney for Wellington to-day. A motion expressing the regret of the General Committee of the Canterbury Branch of the Navy League at the deaths of Mrs \V. H. E. Wanklyn and Miss A. Douglas, members of the

branch, and the committee's condolences with their relatives, was carried, members standing, at last night's meeting of the committee.

The engagement is announced of Miss Nina Hoadley, youngest daughter of Mrs and the fate Mr C. B. Hoadley, of Cambridge, late of Napier, to Mr Bernard de Latour, son of the late Dr. de Latour, of Oamaru (states an Auckland exchange). Mrs Maitland Rich is staying with Mrs John Montgomery. Mrs Symes is staying with Mrs lan Deans at Kirkstyle.

Mr and Mrs W. Baker (Kaikoura] are staying at the Royal Hotel.

Commander and Mrs George Dennistoun and Miss B. Dennistoun, who went to Mt. Cook, have returned to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs George Mcllraith, who have been living for some years in the East, have arrived in Christchurch, where they intend to settle. They are at present staying with Mrs McIlraith, Merivale lane.

Mrs W. Crystall returned from the north yesterday. Miss Douglas (Amberley) and Miss Peggy Mautie leave tornight on their way to Hong Kong.

Mrs Arthur Elworthy and Miss Betty Elworthy arrived from Timaru last night, and are staying at the ClarendoH.

Mrs J. M. Tripp, who has been staying with Mrs John Williams, leases to-day for Geraldine. Miss Jessie BrundeU (Kaiapoi), who has been spending a holiday in the South, returned home yesterday. The Banks Peninsula races come off to-morrow, and as this is a favourite meeting, it is expected that a large number of Christchurch visitors will go out to Mofcukarara for the occasion.

Mrs F. J. Gilmour (Kirwee), accompanied by two of her children, has gone to stay with her sister, Mrs H. Swan (Hampden).

Miss Doreen Kiver has returned from Waiau, where she has been staying with Miss Muriel Richards. A plentiful supply of home-made delicacies, biscuits, shortbread, produce and poultry will be on sale this morning and to-morrow morning. Mesdames J. S. Neville and J. Lythgoe will be in charge.

Mr and Mrs A. W. Bearsdall (Wellington), Mrs R. Acton Adams (Dunedin), Mrs C. F. Thomas (Auckland) are among those staying at Warner's Hotel. Misses Garland (Cape Town) are staying at the United Service Hotel. The Christehureh Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Association met in the Brigade rooms, Mrs Bishop, Ladv Superintendent, presiding. After the business of the evening was transacted Mr Beconsall gave a talk on '"lmprovising" and "First-aid" work generally. Amongst the recent arrivals at St. Elmo are:—Mr and Mrs Rawnsley (Timaru), Misses Hills (Dunedin), Mrs F. Shackleford (Feilding), Miss Harbutt (Queenstown), Miss Woodhouse

(Oueenstown), Professor and Mrs Florance (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Renton (Oamara), Mrs Wilfred Hall (Hororata), Mr and Mrs Williamson (Auckland). Mr and Mrs McCullough, Miss Meeghan (Timaru). At the Choral Hall to-night, Miss Bessie Macdonald and her clever pupils will give a dance recital, featuring many novel and new dances and songs, in aid of the Furnishing Fund of St. Saviour's Babies' Home. The object for which this entertainment is held, and the reputation which Miss Macdonald enjoys, should ensure a large audience. The box plan is at the Bristol.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent on Saturday at Te Waipounamu College for Maori girls, when many friends came with gilts of money, groceries, fruit, linen and crockery. The house was open for inspection, and everyone expressed their delight at the improvements and repairs which have been effected. Afternoon tea was served on the spacious lawn, and the visitors had then an opportunity of talking to the nineteen pupils now at the school. The Sisters and girls are most grateful to all who helped them so generously. A correspondent writes:—Mr T. Cheyne Farnie, M.A., \\"io is reiiring from the Woodbury School after many years of faithful service; his wife, who Wis formerly a teacher, and his family have established what is a 'unique record in the history of the teaching profession. Mr and Mrs Farnie have three daughters who are engaged in secondary school teaching. Miss Violet Farnie, Miss Dorothy Farnie, and Miss Winifred Farni6 are all distinguished graduates of Otago University, holding the M.A, diploma from the University of New Zealand. The first-named, who was formerly secondary teacher at Akaroa D.H. School, is now in England on a visit. Miss Dorothy Farnie, with her sister's co-operation, has, by her capacity and devotion to duty, estaol'ished the reputation of the secondary department of the- Geraldine D.H. School for scholarship, and for the soundness of the educational training provided for the pupils. Such a family teaching record is exceptional, as a tribute to the value of the work of our young teachers it is noteworthy.

A ladies' progressi%-o tournament was held at the U.nitcd Tennis Courts in honour of Mis J. C. Lord, Airs H. van Asch being the hostess. During the afternoon-tea interval opportunity was taken to present Mrs Lord with a. handsome silver clock as a slight token of appreciation for the many kindnesses shown by her at all times In a happy little speech Mrs Lord thanked the ladies for their gift. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames J. C. Lord, H. van Asch, Wake, Garbutt, Warsaw, Warren-Fisher, C. E. Bell (Rangiora), Lockwood, S'mythe, J. McCracken (Whiterock), Irwin, Donaldson, Price, J. L. Kinley (Rangiora), T. Shankland (Rangiora), West-all. Misses Nicholson, D. Willis, R. Greigi F. Jennings, Taylor, Glasgow, E. Guy (Rangiora), E. Willis, E. Bowron, M. Wake, D. Quill, P. Clemens, A. Whitta, M. Ward, G. Jewett, Cuthbert, Gillanders, LVrman, McCallum, and P. Thompson. The winners of the tournament were Misses McCallum and Dorman. I

The Te Whoka Plain Dunce Assembly held their opening mid-weekly dance in tho Sydenham Football Hall. About 80 couples danced to the music of Bradford's Orchestra. The main feature of the evening was a waltzing competition which was decided by public vote, the Committee presenting two goldv medals to the winning couple who were: —Miss M. Plumridge and Mr F. Ledgard. Among those present •were:—-Misses I>. Mardky, M. Grenfell, T). Boyce. G. Brackenbridge, -E. Mullins, D. Leach, Cone (2), I. Smith, R. Cook, M. de Malmanche, E. Stevenson, 11. llingdah, Wilkio (2), R. Crawford, L. Ru.ssell, M. Bradshaw, V. Watson, C. Bucklev, M. Beaumont, P. M<;-Carchy, K. TVowgall, M. Els-ton, I<\ Hill, I. Empson, P. Bradshaw, Schollard (4;, 11. Ledgard, I. ' Cox, A. Muir, D. Biyan, I. Carpenter, V. Bowers, Messrs S. Garing, A. Odgers. F. Ledgard, S. Darragh, W. Ledgard, C. Turner, L. Tunell, T. Forrester, J. Reid, K. Ayres, H. White, M. McCarthy, J. Chamberlain, A. Cox, A. Beaumont, T. Cox, G. Rutherford, H. Ledgard, J. Stevens, C. Rhodes, J. Lee, D. Spence, C. Stevens, R. Chamberlain, T. Halloway, D. Coffey, F. Leonard, F. Hahn. L. Irving, F Clarke, R. Traver, J. Henderson, M. Brietmneyer. A delightful evening was given at the residence of Mr and Mrs R. E. Kirk, '' Derwent," Lichfield street, to celebrate the coming of age of their only daugliiter, Vera. The ball-room was tastefully decorated with streamers and balloons, ana music was supplied by Sutherland's Jazz Band. .During the evening Mr A. Britten presented Miss Kirk with a golden key. Musical items were contributed by L. Marsdcn, W. Harbut, C. Richie, V. Kirk, r and G. Harbut. Miss Vera Kirk received her guests in a draped frock of blue and gold shot satin. Among the many present were:—Mr and Mrs A. Britton, Mr and Mrs J. Moffat, Mr and Mrs A. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs W. Harbut, Mr and Mrs Emeriton (Auckland), Mr and Mrs N. Hall, Mr and Mrs Flanagan, Mr and Mrs W. Ballantyne, Mrs E. Bates Mr and Mrs Stanley Kirk, Misses Winnie Fry, Margaret Compton, Pearl Bates, Alice Ford, L. Peme, Gladys Harbut, Clarence Richie, Rene fciutherJond, Elsie Booth, Hazel Joughin, June Gibson, Lily Jones (D-unedin), Phyllis Christian, Myrtle Thompson, Messrs C. Harbut, N. Dillimore, L. Kirk L. Craighead, F. Booth, L. Smith' G Bailey, McCree, A. Jackson, S. Kirk A. XHllimore, H. Wills, W. Win<r L Marsden, R. Williams, I>. Johnson' B Harrow. '

An interesting collection of fur garments and small furs—all fashionable Autumn Models —will be offered during the month of March by Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs). Many of them are modelled on conservative lines. Others on more elaborate, and fashioned of the choicest furs. c

Ballantyne's announce that their Warehoiise will be closed all day tomorrow (Saturday), as it is iha date fixed for their Staff Picnic. 9

Bargains at Pannells, high quality footwear sale, Ladies' Grey and Nigger Suede fashionable strap shoes, now at 22s 6d. Patent Brogue Court Shoes 10s 6d, Stout Patent Slippers for hard wear 7s 6d, Girls' Black Sand Shoes Is 6d per pair size 8 only. H. Panneil and Co., 105 Manchester street P6508

For real Home-made Cakes of all kindß—THE EITZ CAKE SHOP. United Service Building, Cathedral square. 578502

A novelty in the forthcoming pantomime of "Bluebell in Fairyland," will be some original arrangements of children's ballets by Miss Madeline Vyner, one of these being a quaint mosquitoes' parade. The secretary will be glad to enlist the services of the small dancers who performed for Unlimited Charities last year. The following Canterbury people were among the guests at the Hermitage, Mount Look, during the past week: — Christehureh: Miss A. C. Neave, Prot. and Mrs Speight, Mrs Hyman, and Mr L. H. Drayton. Ashburton: Mr C. L. McLean. and district: Capt. G. Hennessy, Mr C. Macfie, Mr J. Briggs, Mr D. Gardner, Mr G. W. CleJand, Mr R. Black, and Mr S. J. Black.

Mr and Mrs G. G. Ashley (Auckland), Mrs Arthur Elworthy and Miss Betty Elworthy (Timaru), Dr. and Mrs R. King (Timaru), Mrs Duncan Rutherford and Mrs J.- Fraser (Leslie Hills), Mrs H. Dampier Crossley (Rotherham), Mrs E. P. Burbury (Waiau), and Mrs M. D. McLean (Wellington) are anions the guests at the Clarendon Hotel.

Yesterday afternoon a farewell parly was given to Mrs Fife Slater at "The Manse," Sumner. Mrs W. McAra presenting the truest of the afternoon with a travelling cushion, spoke of the great help Mrs .Slater had always been to the P.M.W.U. sewing and wished her and Dr. Slater a pleasant voyage and a safe return. Mesdames H. Smith and several others also spoke of the good work done by Mrs Slater. An excellent musical programme was given by Mesdames Todd. Gordon, J. Lee, and Mogridge. Those present were Mesdames Slater, McAra, H. Smith, Todd, Browne, Longuet, TuKßs, Gillanders. Saunders, Fitzhenry, Bowman, Mitchell, Barclay, Lee, Cook. Gordon, Bowden, C. M. Roswell. R. Smith, nnd Misses DalsieU and Gerrard and Messr* Todd and Rev. W. McAra.

Mr and Mrs Coombs, Peveril street, gave a most enjoyable evening at their residence "Minenva." The drawingroom was decorated with masses of mauve and white asters, yellow .streamers and daisies. The coloured lights were, prettily shaded. A most appreciated musical programme was arranged, items being contributed by Mr and Mrs Crigg, Misses Coombs and Wilson, Messrs King, Coombs and Brown. Competitions were held and were won by Misses Densem and Brown,.,and Messrs Delaney and King, after which the young people adjourned to the lawn, where dancing and games followed. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought the delightful evening to a- close. The guests included Mesdames Grigg and Coombs, Misses I. Woodhouse, Coombs (3), G. Brown. T>. Thmcan. C. Crigg, M. Wilson, M. Duncan, R. Nelson, and Densem, 'Messrs Brown, Kine, Delaney, Coombs (3). Cri"sr, L»wlor-. Wilson (Dunedin), Horniblow, Woodhouse and many otihers.

WEDDINGS.

WYLES—MONRO. At St. Mark's Church, Opawa, a very pretty wedding took place last evening, when Poppy, elder daughter of Captain and Mrs Monro, of Opawa, was married to Ernest Lawrence, elder son of Mr and Mrs E. H. Wyles, of Fendalton, the Rev. H. Williams officiating. Mrs D. Howlett, of Auckland, as dame of honour, attended the bride, who was given away by her father, 'Miss Tessa Reading being bridesmaid. Mr Bernard Wyles was best man, and Mr E. 'Monro groomsman.

The bride looked charming in a beautiful frock of salmon and silver brocade, draped to one side with diamenterie and buckle, with corsage of silver tissue. Her long veil of tulle, held in place by a chaplet of silver leaves, formed the train, silver shoes completing her toilette. She carried a beautiful bouquet of pink hothouse flowers. The frocks of the dame of honour and the bridesmaid were of early Victorian design, Mrs Howlett's being of almond green moire marocain, with veil and shoes to match, and that of Miss Tessa Reading azure blue, the veil and shoes matching. Both carried early Victorian posies of pink and blue hydrangea, and pink rosebuds. Mrs Monro, mother of the bride, wore black marocain panelled witb'ribbon rosette, and a black hat with ostrich plumes; crimson roses formed her bouquet. Mrs E. H. Wyles, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in black chiffon velvet with bands of mirror velvet designed in crimson and gold, and a picture hat of black velvet, with paradise plumes. Her bouquet was of deep yellow roses. Miss Rona Monro, sister of the bride, was daintily gowned in powder blue georgette, with silver lace cabochon, and wore a hat of silver lace.

After the ceremony a reception was held by Captain and Mrs Monro, the bride's mother receiving the guests, among whom were:—Mr and Mrs E. H. Myles, Mr and Mrs J. Hardcastle (Timaru), Mr and Mrs E. Hardcastle (Gc-raldine), Mr and Mrs H. Hardcastle (Wellington), Mrs C. Ward, Mr and Mrs T. Lane (Waiau), Mr and Mrs T. Baker (Waipara), Mr ami Mrs W. P. Baker (Kaikoura), Mr and Mrs M. L. Heading, Mrs J C. Burrowes, Mr and Mrs A. B. Yabsley, Mr and Mrs J. Sead-Gowing, Mr and Mrs G. F. Whiteside, Mr and Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Tisdall, Mr and Mrs lx. Turnbull (Balcairn), Mrs A. H. Turnbull, Mrs J. L. Turnbull, Mr and Mrs 0. Josephson, Mr and Miv> F. Hooper, 'Mr and Mrs Colin Stewart, Mr and Mrs H. V. Free, Bev. Henry Williams, Mrs A. Young, Mrs F. Mansford, Misses Bona Monro, Stewart (4), V. and L. Strange, Shirtcliffe, Edna Bruce, Rata d'Auvergne (Dunedin), K. Allen, Nora Burrowes, Rita Redpath, Molly Seymour, Elizabeth Brown, Naare Hooper, Dorothv Hardcastle (Timaru). Messrs P. Sclig, H. 0. Baker (Kaikoura), A. V. Baker (Kaikoura J, Cyril Sead-Gowing, J. Simjj-

son, S. Seymour, A. Paton. W. Christian, N. Bourne, J. Redpath, juiv., P. Jackson, B Hart, D. Hewlett (Auckland). Mr anS Mrs E. L. Wyles left en route for the southj the bride wearing a smart coat frock of navy blue in wrap-over style, with touches of cinnamon, and silk fringe, and cinnamon swathed hat.

B UCHAN A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Temuka, on Tuesday, when Miss Kathleen Stack, ol Rangitata (formerly of England), was married to Mr Stewart Wright Buchanan, of Studholme Junction. The Rev. J. It. Hervey officiated. The bride was becomingly dressed in white silk with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. After the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained at Budd's. The.Rev. J. It. Hervey proposed the health of the "Bride and Bridegroom." It gave him great pleasure to'wish the young couple every happiness, and he sincerely trusted that.a successful future would be theirs. The bridegroom had met his bride in England, so that the wedding was another of the many romances *of the Great War. Mr lneson proposed the toast of 'The Returned Soldiers." A number of other toasts were also honoured, including that of "The Guests." Later in the day Mr and Mrs Buchanan motored through to Timaru, where the honeymoon will be spent.

KING—LITTLE. (special to "the pbess.") GREYMOUTH, March 6. Miss Helen Little, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs W. Little, of Blackball, was married at St. John's Presbyterian Church, t6 Dr. Russell King, of Chrisv church, youngest son. or Mr and the late James King, of Timaru. There was a large attendance. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. T. N. CirEtle, and Miss Skoglund was organist. The bride entered the church on the arm !of her father, by whom she was later given away. She looked charming in a dress of ivory crepe beaute, with georgette sleeves made perfectly plain. She also wore a Dutch bonnet, trimmed with silver, and the orthodox veil and orange and caried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Lomleen Campbell, of Blackball, who was attractively attired in shell-pink georgette over pink satin, the sleeves hanging from the shoulders to the hem of the Bkirt; the dress was trimmed with silver, beads, and her hat was of pale pink georgette and silver, with long silver streamers finished with rosebuds. She '■also carried a bouquet. Dr. A. Johnston, of Christchurch, attended' to the best man's duties. A reception was held at-the residence of Misses Campbell, Tainui street. A magnificent variety of presents were received by Dr. and Mrs King. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a set of handsome black fox furs, and to the bridesmaid a solid silver and cut I glass toilet bowl. The bride's gift to I the bridegroom was a gold wrist watch. : Dr. and Mrs King left later by motorcar on their honeymoon, the bride's travelling dress being a navv blue onepiece frock, with navy georgette and Oriental trimming, and navy blue hat with Egyptian trimmings.

GARDEN PARTY AT FENDALTON. Mrs George Murray-Aynsley gave a delightful garden party yesterday. The large number of guests saw the garden to advantage after the night's rain, and the beds of asters and rose's were much admired. A string band played on the verandah, and refreshments were served in a sheltered part of the gar. den. Mrs Murray-Aynsley wore black georgette with Oriental embroidery, and a black hat with soft blue chiffon and feathers; Miss Gerard, black crepe de chine with blue and molo stitching, mole hat with blue lace; Miss Rose Gerard, navy blue georgette embroidered in grey, three-cornered black hat with fawn feather. Among the guests were Lady Denniston, Lady Clifford, Mesdames Vernon, J. Stevenson, Eric Harper, E. J. Ross, J. Vernon, G. Aitken, Heatheote Gray, S. Lawrence, M. H. Godby, H. D. Acland, J. Deans,' J. Studholme, J. Montgomery, J. C. Templar, W. B. Fox, W. 0. Campbell," Andrew Andersen, J. W. Lawrence H. Kitson, T. Y. Wardrop, 11. MurrayAynsley, C. Wynn-Williams, Eollcston, Tesehemaker, Moreland, J. F. Buchanan Wilding, J. H. Williams, George Harper^

Beauchamp Lane, George Rhodes, A. Templar, Arthur Merton, Henry, Wood, T. Gibson, F. Peulton, E. Cordner, Hennar, Godfrey Hall, F. Wilding, G. Helmore, A. Paseoe, Gower Burns, C. Beadel, G. Hanmer, H, Jellet, J. B. Beckett, Neil Guthrie, H. Cotterill, G. Kingscote, P. Murray-Aynsley, Archery H. Beeves, Nancarrow, P. Koddell, Wilfred Hall, Algar Williams, A. MeKellar, Walter Moore, Walter Clifford, J. §. Thompson, Wait, and McKellar,, Misses B. Sanders, Beeves, Thompson, Prins, S. Rhodes, Wynn-Williams, Cotterill, Bowcn, Beadel, B; Hennah, N. ißeckett, Moorhouse, Gerard (2), Neave, D. Humphreys, Nancarrow, Moore, Jae'obs, Todhunter, J. Turnbull,- P. Boyle, J. Wilkin, L. Turnbull, H. Archer.