WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18101, 17 June 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 pe.sonai aowo. 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, vomen.

Miss War (Park terrac?) has gene to V-Wiingtoii to attend t : ie M«T.ean-Tni-ner wedding, which takes place this week. Mr and Mrs IT. R. Smith have returned from a visit to Dnncdin. Mr and Mrs George Mcllraith will shortlv he moving into their new home in Glandovey road, Fendalton. Miss Alma Steel (Cambridge) has returned north ufter an extended visit to Christehurr-h. Miss 0 Heakl (Ohoka) is spending n few «lavs with Miss L. Ituilge (Redcliffs). Mrs ?owler, who.has been spending a lew months with her mother, Mrs Lewin. has left for her home in Ceylon. Miss Bishop has returned from Wellington. Mr and Mrs F. C. Cooper (Diinedin), Mr and.Mrs V. Jacolis (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Godfrey Hall (Hororala) are jMiioiif the guests at the United Service Hotel? Mrs J. H. Preston and Miss Preston (Goodwood) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. The engagement is announced of Elizabeth (Cissie) Gowdy Vass, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. D. Vass ("Lairg," jleckenham) to Cyril J. Goode, son of Mr and Mrs J. Gcode (Shirley). Mrs Alfred North, wife of the Rev. A. North, arid mother of the Rev. J. J. North, of this city, and of Dr. C. North, of Dunedin, died suddenly in Dunedin yesterday. The Rev. J. J. North leaves this morning to attend the funeral.

A verv enjoyable card party was held at the Edgeware croquet pavilion, the other afternoon, when the lady president (Mrs J. IX Colville) entertained the members. The first prize was won by Mrs F. East, «nd thesecond prize by Mrs Papps. Amongst those present were Mesdames Good, Nightingale, Purse, Josling, East, McCulloch, Faulkner, Knight, Papps," Tavlor, Loiimer, Clark, Begg, Oolson, D-alton Bennington, Brazier, Frost, Parish," Chadwick, and Bcanland. On Saturday evening the members of the Shirley Methodist Choir met at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. "W. D. Marks (Bank's avenue, Shirley), > to bid farewell to Mr C. H. Ralph, who is shortly leaving for "Wanganui. Mr Marks eulogised Mr Ralph's work in the choir and presented him with a sil-ver-mounted umbrella as a slight toTren of the esteem and appreciation of the choir members. The Rev. F. T. Read also spoke of Mr Ralph's good work Mr Ralph briefly responded, and nil present joined in singing "For He's a Jolly ; Good Fellow." The evening was passed in games, competitions and music, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a pleasant gathering Ut a close. Mr Ralph has received many tokens of regard from the teachers and scholars of the Sunday school and from his class, A most enjoyable afternoon party was given by Mrs G. C. Z. Harris at her home on the Esplanade, Sumner, for her daughter, Noraj who is shortly to be married. Mrs Harris was assisted by her daughters, Misses Nora and Ila Harris, in the entertainment of her guests, and the : time passed ■ very quickly with musical items and competitions. The drawing-rooms were decorated with beautiful chrysanthemums, and a dainty afternoon tea was served. Mesdames. Quarrell and Crowley and R. Jamieson, and Misses 11a Harris and Leithead contributed musical items, -and Miss Porter was the winner of the competition. Amongst the guests were: Mesdames N. Smyth. H. J. Quarrell, Parrott, 0. Crowiev, P. Gill, Jacobson. R. Jamiecon. Misses Parrott (2), Esme. Eliott, Helen Leithead, Doras Jamieson, Frances Hamilton, and Porter. A social arranged by the T/oolston Methodist Choir was held recently in the schoolroom. A fine programme of games, competitions, and musical.items had been arranged by Mr B. Makin, and the male members of the choir. Mr S. McHarg and Miss Moore, on behalf of the Sunday school teachers, presented Miss M. Dalziel with a Bible and bouquet of flowers, and spoke of the high esteem she had gained as a teacher. Mr S. McHarg also welcomed several new members who had recently joined the church and choir. Songs were given by Misses G. Lomas and Haig, and Mr and Mrs 0. Gallop; piano solos by Miss Thome and Mr D McHarg; and a clarinet solo bv Mr Barker. Miss - Bergman, Mrs Gallop, and Mr D. McHarg played the accompaniments Tho Saturday afternoon cabaret teas which are being held at Dixieland promise to become a popular fixture for the winter months. About 30 counles attended on Saturdry afternoon, and danced' to the excellent music supplied by Sutherland's orchestra. Among those present were:—Mesdames M. O'Brien* Clark, Taylor, Misses Eileen Jermai, Ling, Elsie Blazey, G. Bell, Lamb, Doris Barron, Edmonds, Eileen McAleer, R. Atkinson, Nellie O'Brien, Olive Taylor, Winnie Blackie, N. Miles, G. Haine, Madeline Vyner, Murphy, McDonald, Badkam, Acland, Wildermott, Messrs F. Large, Rcid, Childs, N. McD. Vincent, ; G. Trevellvn, Middleton, A. F. Lanyon, E. G. Eden, C Guy, T. Scott, J. Harris, P. West, G. Parkinson, G. Morris, G. Scrimshaw, and J. Commons and R. MacKenzie (joint secretaries). Since the modern woman spends so much of her time in furs, is it any wonder that she has come to demand i as .much novelty and style in them as durability? By importing direct from the leading Fashion Furriers of London, Paris and New York, Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets, always keeps abreast of the latest fur styles. —M6512-3041 PANNELL'S BEFOKE STOCKTAKING BARGAINS. Ladies' French Glace one Elastic Shoes with buckles, style unrivalled for office and evening wear, 22s 6d per pair; Boys' Black and Brown Sehoo' Boots. 7-8, 9s 6d; 9-10, 10s 6d- 11 lV lis 6d; 1-2, 12s 6d. Great value 105 Manchester st. Telephone 694. "Patricia" is now booking orders for the High-Class Knitted Goods for which this shop is famous. Nowhere does one I see Nobbier Knitted Costumes, Jumpers, Frocks, or Daintier Baby Things. High-Class Dressmaking and Millinery Corner Montreal and Victoria streets. i 'Phone 2343MU L6273-394Q

Another enjoyable dance in aid of the Horticultural Society Flint* »as held in the West Melt'jn schoolnom 01 ' Friday nigiit. Visitors came, from all the surrounding districts in spite of the uncertain weather. Air G. Jowers was M.C. and th» nnisb was provided by* Miss Tanpdnlr-Hunt. extras beinsr pl-n-ed by Mrs W. Haves and Miss Hi<i<rs. It was decided that Ihe next of these fortnightlv evenings is to be a fancy dr»ss sticinl and, from the enthusiasm shown, it should be a record success. The lot of the disabled soldiers in the Rannerdale Home- was brightened on Sunday evening when a visit was jvaid to the Homo by a party consisting of Miss Paula "Scherek (violin), Miss Ailcen Warren (piano), Madame Audibort (soprano). Mrs F. Bullock, Mr F. B-illock ('writ-one and flautist), Mr Hamilton Dickson ('cello), Mr nntl Mrs Alf Dickson. Miss Dickson, Mrs J. S. Kelly, and Mrs MeLennan (Tininm). A very fine programme was submitted and the different items, especially' the selections on the violin played 1/y Miss Scherek. were thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Warren plnyed the accompaniments very pleasingly. The visitoi-s were the guests of Matron Brooks at supper, and the matron, in thanking those who contributed to the programme, said that it had been so thoroughly enjoyed by the lxoys that she howd that it would not l>e long lxifore the party paid another visit to the Home.

CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS PARTY.

There were unmistakable signs and sounds of high revelry at tho Winter Garden last night, when a delightful children's plain and fancy dress party, in aid of -St. George's Hospital, was held, and proved an unqualified success. The hard-working members of the committee —Mesdames R. M. Wlieeler, H. H. Wauchop, M. S. Brown, C. A. btriager, and Miss B. Harris— assisted oy a croud of aciuits, who accompanied the children, entertained^-the little guests right royaUy with games and dancing, until the great moment arrived when the four huge bon-bons, suspended from the ceiling, opened niysterious.y, and showered pretty paper hats upon the ultle ones. Margaret Middleton's Orchestra sunplied the music and Mrs H. T. J. Tha'cker, Mrs W. S. Bean, and Miss May Brown acted as judges of the fancv costumes. Their awards were as follows:—Small girls: Most effective, Pat Lythgoe (Early Victorian Lady); Most Original, Phyllis Snookes (Peanut). Small boys: Two most original, Rex Taigel (Wireless) Ist, John Hobbs (His Master's Voice) 2nd. Special prize: Boys, Kal Wauchop (Snow Man). Big Girls: Most original, Eveline Cresswell (La Gloria Gramophone); most effective, Gertrude Browne (If Winter Comes). Special prize: Isabel Bates (Wasp). Big Boys: D. d'Auvergne (Mephistopheles); Deny Hobbs Harlequin). Very, highly commemled: Sliona Dampier ("rossley (Spider We!)); Joyce Cooper (Wedding Cake); Janet Todhunter (80-peep). Amongst the crowns of children present were: Marv Sharp (Black and White Pierrot). Lorna Forbes (Poppy), Edith Smith (Black and White Pierrot), Alison Carey (Black and White Pierrette), Shona Kincaid (Field Daisy), Jean Boves (Goodluck"). Freda Roves (Modern Lady). Jean and Ethel Gebbie (Jack and Jill), Ruth Taylor (Pierrot), Nancy CHbborn (Pantaloon),, Olive Jenkin (ModernLadv), Barbara Bavlev (Autumn), Roma Bo'yce (Early Victorian), Helen Lawrence (Qi'e-n of Shades), Bettv Armstrong (Thistledown), Mendail Smith Quakeress), Mollr Clouston - (Fairy Piper), Joan ' Hanna (Japanese Lady), Betty and Grace Shand (Twin Sailors), Molly Shand (Pierrot), JoKn Shand (Moth), Sheila Gumbleton(Pierrette); Pauline Gumbleton (Soanish Dancer), Peggy Prescott Egyptian Lady), Isobel Hickmott (Rose \~ Patricia Comet-ford (Rose), Kathleen Price. (Naval Officer),, Betty Hobbs (Revelry), Lesley Harpreaves (Modern Lady), Molly Orr (D»isy). Lucv Farcourt (M"d°rn Lidy). Ethel Fisher (Rose), Rav Eldred (Aneel), Elsa Whitta (Russian Dancer), Rpfty Pritchett (Elaine). Joan Malcnlmson (Folly). P"tty Brown (Harem Lndv), TMrHa Waiichop WancKop French Maid), Jean Ashworth .(Oinsv), Blancbe Helh'well (Gin«v), Thfllma Jones (Rose), Andrea Supine (Jester)', Betty si'mnson (JumperitisV. Marv Stew-rt (Cb<"ry PierrotV Noni Thompson (Little Miss C'aire Webb fEaste-n t Lndv), JWcie Vipotwond P-ine°ss). Ttettv Webb (Ctm»W). En a FW.wood (f"WtierV >nne M«cfarls>P« fßos«\ Judith MncfarKne (J'sz Pierrette). Fary "Ria-tt B o1 l). Peanry L«ke (Jaz'i Pierrot), Gertrude Browne (If "Winter Comes), Cynthia Fisher (British Flag), Phyllis Sncokes (Sick of Peanuts), Dnlcie Smith (Snowdrop), Holly East (Nisht), Yvonne Baxter (Gipsv), Jill Hayman (Flower), Joyce Coiner (Wedding Cake), Thelma Price (Doll) Margaret Webley (Spanish Dancer*. Svbil Webley (7"iack and Red Pferette), Molly Whiteside (Merry Go Round), Bernice Scott-Baker (Egyptian Ladv), Gwynneth Hobbs (Japanese), Claudia Ring (Nurse), Jean -Withers (Rainbow Fairy), Beulah Jenkin (Bee), Mavis Andrew (Fuchsia), June Tennant (Dutch Boy), Nell Marrie (Blues), Alison Buchanan (Tambourine Girl), Eveline Cresswell (La Gloria Gramophone Girl), Mary Bunz (Butterfly), Patricia Ardagh (Buttercup), Maisie Hobbs (Modern Lady), Lois Oflivier (Early Victorian Lady), Joan Derbidge (Chinaman), Rona Dcrbidge (Fairy), Noelle Hunsley (Bat), Kathleen McNamara (Ice Cream), Beiie McMillan (Gaby Doll), Betty Giddings (Black and White Pierrette), Janet Beattic (Black Butterfly), Josephine Chester (Pierrot), Lorna Blundell (French Maid), Joyce Roi (Harem Lady). Audry Thompson (Green and Gold Butterfly); . Margaret Caverhill (Everybody's" Cake Stall), Marjorie Irwin (Sniderweb), Jean Davidson (AntumnJ, Linda Davidson (Gipsy), Winnie Barrett (Lady of Japan), Sbona Crossley (Cobweb), Doris Evans (Hungarian). Jessie Cooper (If Winter Comes), Isabel Bates (Wasp), Leslie James -(Earlv Victorian Lady), Kathleen McCr?dio (Russian), Flora Robinson (Gipsv), Daphne Andrews (Turkish Lady), Betty Ladd (Duchess of Devonshire), Pauline McGallan (Hawaiian Maid) Kathleen Ha,dfield (Modern Ladv), Gwen McCallum (Modern Lady), I'fargaret McClatchie (Modern Lady), Mpllie . Turner (Kate Greenaway), Cicely Turner (Pierrette), Marjorie Dillimore (Powder Puff) Betty Dillimore (Harem Lady), Hirji Rowland (Bandana Girl). Edna Edmonds (Modern Ladv), Stephanie Scott (Jazz Pierrette), Winnie Andrew (Early Victorian). Nanev McCrostie (Drummer Boy), Phyllis Mulcock (Winter), Madge Mulcork (A v i atress )> Kathleen Needham (-Pierrette), Marjory Hunter (Early Victorian), Dora Charters (Ballet Girl), Owina Bates (Gipsy), Fay Cowper (Butterfly), Joan Ormerod (Quakeress), Betty Morris (Snowball), Mary Stevenson (Good-night), Jean Stevenson (Spinning. Top), Betty Kiver (Futurist (Pierrot), Janet Crosbie, Margaret Orosbie (Modern Lady), Dorothy Bates (Modern Lady), Patricia Lythirce (Early Victorian), Elaine Cropp (Japanese), Dorothy Ripley (Modern Lady), v Joyce Finnev (Rosebud), Leslev Twyneham (Rosebud), Betty Sharp (Jazz Pierrot), l)oreen Anderson (Rosebud), Noreen Craddock (Flower), Dawn East (Harem Lady). Micky Ollivier (Cowboy), Hal Wauchop (Snow Man), Desmond Twyneham (Sailor), Jim Fisher (Cowboy), Bruce Nicholls (Spaniard), Peter 1 Nicholls (Sword-bearer), Barry Martin Jj-ncketer), Loftus Sharp (Pierrot), AW (White- Rabbit). Ken Beyers (Midshipman), Don Mejera

(Cricketer), Peter Whee'er (Dutch Boy), David Tnyloi (Dwuri.), Geraid syines (Lost Parcel;, Felix Symes (Lrtcle Oentleman), Pat Bayley (Brigand Chief), John Clouston (White Rabin!), Wilfred Clouston (Jester), Mcrv.yn MclCec-hinc (Pierrot), Charles Morkane (Prince of Wales), Alistair Sams (Artist), Nesbit Sellers .(Dutch Bov), Gordon Smith (Russian Peasant Boy). Billic Whiteside (''Sun" Boy), Derrv Hobbs (Pierrot), Reg. Jones (Cowboy), Jones (Harley Davidson nacer). Rohan Jackson (Cowboy), Stanley Buchanan (Page), ft.. Ashworth, K. Thompson (Cricketer), Allan Bau-r-ham (Red Indian), Kenneth Nicholls iCowbov). Stewart Wilson (Irishman), Bruce Wilson (Footballer). Peter Irwin (The Sandman), John Hobbs (His Master's Voice), P'ilip "White. Dennis Ring (Brown Paper Parcel), Errol Gimson'(Ail Black Footballer), Maurice (Uley ("French Artist), .Alan, Jamison (Bandit). John Louisson (Teddy Bear), Jeffrey Louisson (Page). Frank 01'i'i°r (Cowboy), Norric Rogers (Tennis), Godfrey d'Auvergne (Courtier). Bonnie d'Auvergne (Mephistoplieles), Roddie Lindsay (Page).

DANCE AT DIXIELAND.

If the greatest compensation of a school teachers' somewhat unenviable lot is the loyalty of his former pupils, the membeis of the Marist Brothers' teaching staff should have been happy men last night, when tin exceptionally successful complimentary social was tendered to them at Dixieland by their "old boys." The Carlton Cafe had for the nonce been converted into a card-room, and here a large euchro tournament was held. The ballroom was taxed to its utmost capacity with dancers, for whom the music was provided by Sutherland's Jazz Band. Supper was served in the lounge, where the tables were decorated with marguerite daisies. Amongst those present were the Rev. Father Hanrahan, Rev. Father Murphy, Mesdames Dumpliy,Flood,Fogarty, O'Reilly, Walter Clifford, Nulls, Walsh, O'Brien, McGlanehy, Round, Derring, McDonald, Prendergast, Raftree (Sydney), Wilkinson, Rennie, Siuvage, J. J. Ardagh, Kingan, Evans, Newsome, Gieseking, MoGill, Plummer, and Leeming, Misses Rogers, McDavitt, Roche, Rowan, 31. O'Connell, Macnamara, Bradley, Brown, Perkins, Huddle, Kingan, Cree Downey, Eileen O'Donnell, A. Clifford, Fogarty, Mason, Nolan, Walsh, Acland, O'Brien, Flora McDonald, Murphy, Clancy (2), Hislop, Faddes, Maher, O'Malley, Vincent, Mackle (2), Noill. Dituick, Tullott. Boioski. Caldwell, Mullins, Sutherwood, Howard, Rae, Johnson, Noonan, McCleary (2), T" 'ard, Gerity (2), Messrs Walter C. rd,. Ryan,: M. Prendergast, D. Roche, J. Prendergast, J. Lane, Daly, Brennan (2). McMillan, C''Connell. McMillan, Angus Cheasly, Novin, Sepie, A. Roche, St. • A. Murray, Murchison, Amos, CHskoy, Lane, Whittingtori, Rooney, Dumphy, Fogarty, O'Reilly, McSweeney, Costollo, , Byrne, Queenan. Perkins., O'Brien, Sparrow, Neil?, EMcGlahchy,Round, Gahnn, Rennie, Smith, Galligan, Ormandy, Alec McDonald. Frank McDonald, J. McDermptt, Deidrich, McCleary, Leeming, Smith, Mannix,' Amodeo, MeMennmin, Bi-yan, and Gieseking. ..•■"'

EROICA CLUB,

Extra seating accommodation had to be provided at the Jellieoe Hall last night, wh*en the members of the Eroica Club, of -which Mr Ernest Empson is patron, and Miss Alice Carter president, held an "ensemble evening." An interesting and varied programme was given by Mrs J. H. Eeay, Miss Olive Cooper, Mrs Cyril White, Miss Piri Thompson,' Miss May Barber, Miss Ida Johnston (piano solos), Miss Nancy Foster ('cello solos), Mr Leslie Flenir ing (songs), Misses Gladys Lorimer and Piri Thompson (duo), and Miss Alice Carter and Mr Ernest Cordery (concerto). Amongst the, crowded audience were: —Mr and Mrs Ernest Empson, Dr. and Mrs Hight, Eev. and Mrs H." Jones, Mr and Mrs Sydney Thompson, Mr and Mrs R. A. Home, Siguor Notariello, Dr. and Mrs Pairman, Madame GowerBurns, Dr. and Mrs Pullon, Mr and Mrs D. V. Donaldson, Mr and Mrs L. Lewin, Mr and Mrs L. L. Cordery, Dr. and Mrs Crooke, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Mrs and Miss Fairbairn, Mr and Mrs A. Lorimer, Mr and Mrs H. Thompson, Mrs and Miss Valmai Fleming, Mrs Danvers Hamber, Mr and Mrs Daniel Hoaro, Mr Leslie Fleming, Mrs Galwey, Misses Nancy Foster, Kathleen Garven, Dorec'n Hight, Nellie Hayward, Aileen Warren, Mollio Coop, and Mul-vany-Gray.