WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18096, 11 June 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tho Lady Editor will be pleased to -eceivc for publication In the "Women's Co-nfer" iter's of nodal or pnrsonal news. Si'ch items should bo fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tho signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, •women.

Mrs E. C. Studholnie (Waimate), who has been staying with Mrs 0. Wells (Riccarton), returns home to-day. Mr and Mrs Algar Williams are. shortly moving into Mr J. F. Studholme's house, Helmore's road, Fendalton. Mrs Edward Fear (Kaiapoi) and her two little daughters are visiting Mrs J. J. Collins (Avonsitle). Mrs George Dennistoun, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Pyne, returns to Mt. Peel to-day. Mr .and Mrs H. S. E. Turner returned yesterday from a visit to tho West Coast. Mr Patrick Morrison (Darfield) is leaving to-morrow night for Wellington, en route for the United Kingdom. Guests at tho United Service Hotel include Mrs M. C. McCulilin (England), Mrs and Miss Mills (Riverton), Mr and Mrs E. Byron Moore (Melbourne), and Miss Irene Magley (Loudon). Miss M. D. McLean Muir (Wellington) is staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs D. E. Theomin (Dunedin) and Mr and Mrs Rattray (Dunediu) are staying at Warner's Hotel. The engagement is announced ot Miss Lilly Wells, (laughter of Mr and Mrs Wells, Kingseliff, Brighton, England, to Mr lan Buchanan.

A bridge party, in aid of tho Lewisharn General Hospital Fund, will be held 011 Tuesday evening, June 17th, in Dixieland. Tickets aro obtainable from Mrs 11. T. J. Thacker, Mrs W. Cunliffe, Mrs D. J. Shea,. and Mrs P. A. Ardagh. The many friends of Nurse Beatrice M. Brunt, of tho O.M.S. Hospital, Hangeliow, China, will bo pleased to hear that she is now convalescent after a serious illness. Nurse Briint is the second daujjhtef of Mt and Mrs J. E. Brunt, Linwood, and was formerly on the staff of the Christchurch Hospital. A wandering, • adventurous cruise round the world, in which cargo steamers are always chosen in preference to liners and schooners, is being made by M»s Elinor Mordaunt, an English novelist, who arrived at Auckland on Monday from Suva by the Tofua (telegraphs our correspondent). Mrs Mordaunt lias written ' nearjy twenty novels, and a number of short stories. At present she is endeavouring to see as much of the world as she can, particularly the outlying islands and places a little off the beaten track. Mrs Mordaunt spent a week in Nukualofa, and had interviews with tho Queen of Tonga and the Prime Minister. In Fiji, following her-custom. Mrs Mordaunt set but to visit as many out-of-the-way places as possible. She' will remain here for a day or two, and then probably visit Rotorun, afterwards proceeding to Wellington. It is then her intention to get a passago, if possible, in a schooner for the Solomon Island and the New Hebrides.

The second of a series of fortnightly dances held 011 Monday night by the Wembley Club at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester proved to be a most successful and enjoyable function. Tht> members of the committee responsible for the. success ot the evening were Mrs M. Prendergast, Misses E. and M. O'Coimell, and Flora McDonald, Messr.\ M. Prendergast, Frank McDonald, A Roche, B. Rennell, and Carrick Wedderspoon, with Messrs F. Nevin and F. Perkins as joint hon. secretaries. The charming were of handmade poppies in varying shades of yellow and the lights were softly diffused through, yellow shades. Those present included: Mesdaines Prendergast, Raftree. Cameron, Holly, Newsbme, Evasmiissen, Ardngh, Affiar, Roche, Cape-Williamson, De la (Jour, 11. Nicholls, tt. Bryan; Misses Flora McDonald, Aileen Perkins, Mabel Hobbs, Lindsay, Stella Hay ward, Ida Bradford, Maxine McGill K. O'Connell. Mahßn, O'Malley, M. Darby, R. Holly. G. Drurv, Roche M. O'Cqnnell, E. Howard; Blanche Flood, P. Ford, E. Jsoonan. Thelnia Thompson, Eilee'n Rioraar.. "Ward, Olive Nightingale, and Kathleen Golding; Messrs Prendergast, Kirigan, L. Haywood, Frank MclVin- • aid, Morrison, .r. Prendergast, F. Perkins, St. A. Murray, F. Nerin, W. Erasmiissen, M. Moyle, Newsome, Kennedy. MoGilh H. Anderson. J. Anderson. O. Storev. M. Darby, V. Roily, V. Cape-'WiPiamson. .f. ,T. Ardagh, P. Afrar. Roland Smith, de la Cour, Gerald. Gregorv, T. T>arhy, P. Prvj>,n, .T. T. B. Fiordan, V. H. Nicriollft. 1?. OrP";ory, Crnvthorne, Arnold Roche, and P. Amodeo.

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A very enjoyable concert, organised by the Rev. 11. Ryan'; whs given last night at R:mncr<liile Homo by members of the Papanui Methodist Young People's Guild. The vocalists were Missed T, Harris, E. Hill, D. Halterfield, nnd W. Bowbvcs, and Mr 0. M. Jones. Recitntions were given by Miss Ilitehie nnd Mr Inston". and violin solos by Mr Haberfickl. The accompanistcs were Miss Boyce and Miss Bonny. Supper was provided by the lady vicitors. Monday's Wanganui "Chronicle" has the following:—The many friends of Mrs John Fairburn will learn with deep regret of her death, which occurred yesterday afternoon. Tsie' deceased lady* was the eldest daughter of Mm Earle. of Romme parade, nnd the late Dr. R. 0. Earle, and spent practically the whole of h.er life in "Wnnganui. She was. in the true sense of the word, a gentlewoman. Her kindly disposition nnd unostentatious goodness made her beloved bv all who knew'her, and her death will be deeply mourned. Sincere sympathy will be extended to the bereaved husband and daughter CMrs J. Dobson, of Christchurch), Mrs Enrle, and the other members of the family.

On Saturday night Mr nnd Mrs A sell off gave an enjoyable evening at the Cafe Cecil, High street, to celobrate the twenty-first birthday of their voungest son, Vic-tor. The lounge and ballroom were decorated with coloured streamers and hanging baskets of asparagus ferns and palms. A very dainty supper was served in the diningroom, after which dancing and singing and games were enjoyed. Mr W. Hcarno acted as M.O. Excellent music was supplied by Barnett'n Star Trio. Amongst those present were:— Mesdames 11. 11. Aschoff, W. 11. Aschoff, W. ITeame, E. W. Miller, L. Lee, .T. J. Iliggins, J. Iletrick, A. Taylor, G. F. Pickering, F. G. Burt, G. Anderson, W. Goodman, L Reed, W. Pipe, Misses A. Luke, M. Miller, O. Baker, E. Cross, M. Iletrick, F. E, Jensen, E. Jensen, C. Hearne, I. Groy, M. Pip s e, M. Dodd, T. Marigold, M. Meaclem, Messrs V. J. Aschoff, W. Hearne, A. Taylor, T. Commons, F«. Miller,. A. Miller, J. T. McGee, W. H. Crnmpton, C. 11. Kirby, G. E. Osborne, W. 11. Aschoff, T.. H. Grenfell, P. R. Grenfell, A. S. Aschoff, E. W. Miller, \V. Pipe. W. Goodman, Pickering. H. 11. Aschoff, L. Reed. E. Dodd, Ij. Lee. P. Raymond, J. Foster. J. Lawrensen, Iletrick, "T. Chisholm, Thompson, F. C. Foster, A. E. Gardiner, and J. J., Higgins. * '

DANCE AT OTIRA.

Otira, was en fete on Friday night when -tho new Railway Social Hall ivas officially opened. At 8.30 P; m., when tho local orchestra struck up for tho Grand March, the hall was filled to overflowing. The chair was taken by Mr H. Langford, K.M., who thanked all present for their attendance, and' apologised for tho absence of Messrs J. O'Brien, M.P., H. Wrtkrason, Resident Engineer Public YV orks Department, A. E. Orange, foreman of works, and Mr F. H. Eggalton, I.P.W. also Angas, locomotive engineer, and P. H. n^ District Engineer. He then called on Mr J. L. Morgan, Traffic Manager for Westland district, to declare the Hall open. Mr Morgan, who was received with hearty applause, then gave a very interesting address. He 6tatea that the hall was built so that the raihvavmen could jneet for social - intercourse, and he hoped that the residents would unite in friendship and use the word "tolerance" as their motto. He then handed the • key of, the hall over to the Hall Management Committee, and asked them to i take; care of tho hall 011 behnlf of the Department. All present then Tose while the National Anthem was sung. Mr A Bloch, chairman of the Hall -Management Committee, accepted the key of the hall on behalf of the Otira raihvavmen. He thanked Mr Morgan for his presence, and stated that the hall was built, not tolone for social but also for educational purposes. Ambulance and physical culture classes would begin at once. Mr B. McFarlane chairman of the Sports and Social Club, also spoke and hoped the residents and -visitors would enjoy themselves. A very pleasant programme of dancing, interspersed with songs and recitations was much enjoyed. Mrs Williamis and Mr Eraser contributed songs; Mr Brown, violin solos, and Mr Morgan a recitation. Mr A. It. Pollock was an efficient M.C. Great praise for the success of the evening is due to the energetic secretary of the Sports Club, Mr W. Young, The hall was - decorated in the railway colours, red and green, with many flags. The local orchestra provided excellent music and extras were* played by Miss Collins, Messrs Smythe, Jeffs, and Mortens.

Among the ladies presenf- wore:— Mra Langford, who wore. black satin with radium luce aleeves and trimming; Mrs Young, lemon crepe de chine 'and georgette; Mrs King, black net over black satin; Mra A. Williams, turquoise blue marocain, with silver trimming; Mra Isaac, • black velvet; Mrs Allett, black taffeta; Mrs Edwarda, saxo blue aiik eolienne; Mrs Fisner, blcu-k chiffon Velvet; Mrs Pdllock, powder-blue velvet; Mrs Dixon, lemon satin; Mrs Bennett, sky-b'.ue satin; Mrs Heacott, almond- • green crepe de chine; Mra Hanton. flame satin; Mrs Calwell. henna crepc de, chine; Mra Carroll, navy crepe do chine; Mrs Burson (Christchurch), lacquer red chiffon velvet; Mrs Barlow,, ivory crepo de chine; Mrs Moore, • peacock satin; Mra L. Williams, vieux rose crepe de chine; Mrs Amalric, fawn silk eolienne; Mrs Smith, black satin; Misa Orange, black taffeta; Misw HiU, cream crepe de chine; Miss McKano,' early Victorian dress, blue satin marocain; Miss Collins, apricot- satin; Miss Itodgere, fuji silk; Miss Fitzgerald, lemon brocaded satin; Miss Ward, green satin; Miss Rutledge, lemon georgette; Misa Caliari, jade silk marocain; Miss Watson, electric blue satin: Miss M. Bcnyon, pink and jade silk and georgette; Miss H. Bcnyon, cherry satin; Miss M. Amalric, old rose corded silk; Miss «L. Benyon, flame satin marocain; Miss Hay, palo pink satin; Miss Hopkins, lavender silk; Miss D. Amalric. powder-blue fuji fsilk; Miss Kelly, vieux rose marocain; Miss I K. O'Malley. black crepo de chine; Mis» [M. O'Mal'cy, turquoiso blue velvet with ! bands of fur.

PARTY AT OKAIN'S BAY.

On Friday- afternoon the lady friends of Mrs John Ware visited her home, "The Willows," in honour of her seventy-third birthday. Mrs Ware is one of the oldest residents in/the Bay, where, she arrived sixty years ago in a small sailing vessel, the Tiptree. Mr and Mrs W are had a family of eight, but only five are surviving, namely: Mr? Gallagher (Christchurch), Mrs Hammond (Stratford), Mts Clarkson (St. Albans, Christchurch), Mr A. Ware (Okain's Bay), Mr W. Ware (Waiaruhe, Dannevirke). There arc tvrentyone grandchildren, and six great-grand-cliiidren. Those present were:— i Mesdatnea T. Ware, who wore - c smart navy braided coat-lrock; L. Graham, navy blue .duv-etrn with cream lace; J. R. Thaeker, black satin and jersey silk, beaded in jet; | R. Maßon, fawn brushed wool with narrow bands of cigarette brown; G. Harris, zinc - grey gabardine, braided; Walter Harris, ■ brown frock, beaded in rose; Arnold Ware, nuvy braided cpstume; Silas Harris, navy Irock, smartly braided; S. H. Thomas, two piece frock of pastel grey, satin marocain and black and white . j&cquard; John . Ware, steel grey charmantewith deep cream, lacp vest; ltobert Hartley, black costume, G. Dibblo, two piece dress' of grey taffetas and wool marocain, heavily embroidered; P. Cummings, navy gabardine; McConncl, pearl grey charmante. The health of the guest of honour was toasted with musical honours and a dainty afternoon tea served. 1