WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18122, 11 July 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will 1)8 pleased to receive for publication la the "Women's Corner" items of social or peißonal news. Such items should he fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Miss Cora '.Mulligan left for north on Wednesday night to join the Tofua at Auckland for a trip to the south Sea Islands.

Mr and Mrs Walter J. Watson and family have moved into their new residence in Circuit street, St. A'bans. Mr and Mrs E. C. Anderson (Dalmeny Park) left last night for Wel'ington en route for Sydney. Amongst the recent arrivals at "St. Elmo" are: Mr and Mrs It. Barker •arid. Mr Barker (Winchester), Mr and Mrs Stanley Kennedy (England), Mr and Mrs Dixon (Wellington), and Miss Washer (Australia). Mr and Mrs Weld (Flaxboume, Marlborough) are guests at Warner's Hotel.

Miss Andrew (Greymouth 1 ) is staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Tho staff of Briscoe and Co., Ltd., inet recently and made a presentation of a suit-caso each to Miss Wilson, who has accepted another position, and to Miss Martin, who has received an appointment in the North Island. At her home, "Almora," yesterday afternoon, Mrs J. B. Beckett was hostess at an enjoyable party given in honour of Mrs H. D. Acland, who is shortly leaving for a trip to the Homeland. "Amongst the guests were: Mrs Acland, Mrs Deans, Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs George Gould, Mrs Eric Harper, Miss Cowlishaw, Mrs J. Turnhull, Mrs Symes, Mrs Godby, Mrs J. G I-. Vernon, Mrs Lancelot Lane, .Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs Archer, Miss Wvnn-Williams, Mrs Edward Harris, Mrs Jellett, Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs Arthur Reeves Mrs Henry Cotterill, Mrs Cecil Wynn-Williams, Mrs C. S. Bowden, Miss Marjorie Wells. Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams. Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs E. G. Hogg, Miss Hogg, Mrs S. G. Raymond, . Mrs Frank Cowlishaw, Mrs George Harris. Mrs Sidney Lawrence. Miss Shona Rhodes, Miss .Tocelyn Pvne. Miss Hester Archer, and Miss Elizabeth Harris.

Much interest is being taken in musical circles in Dunedin in a young violinist, of that city, Miss Ngaio Garland, who was accorded an enthusiastic reception for her solo work at the Philharmonic Society's concert last week. Miss Garland is only seventeen and a half years of age, and has been a member of the Society's orchestra for three years. She is a pupil of Signor Squarise, who originally arrived at Dunedin to conduct the orchestra at the Dunedin and South Seas Exhibition in 1889, and who ha,a been mentioned in connexion with the conductorship of the forthcoming Dunedin International Exhibition Orchestra.

In reference to the two "Rod Cross | scholarships for training i n public health work at the Bedford Women's College. London, offered by the New ■ Zealand Red Cross Soci-tv, the*fol- ' lowing telegram was recri^' 1 yesterdav from Headouarters, New Jutland Reel Cross: —"Sisters Kirkpatriek and Christian selected _ for scholarships. Both trainees Christclnjrch Hospital, ex war service." ' ,

A quiet wedding was solemnised recently at St. Andrew's Church, Auckland," by the Rev. J. Lamb Harvey, between Elsie Helen, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Cooper, of Christchurch, and Herbert John, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs T. Armstrong, of Marton. Mrs Roy Burrett, of Greenlane, Auckland, was matron of honour, and Mr W. H. Jackson, Auckland, was best man, and Mr Harold F. Robbins, Cliristchurch, was groomsman.

A meeting of the Selwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held on Tuesday evening in the Brigade Rooms. Mrs H. M. Smith, Lady Superintendent, presided, and many new members were present. A practical demonstration and instruction in transport was given by Sergt.Major Rudd, and it was much appreciated by the Division.

A large number of members of the Cliristchurch St. John Ambulance Brigade met at their rooms on 'Wednesday, Superintendent Wallis presiding. .Mrs M. Middleton lectured on the uses of the thermometer and temperature chart, and also gave a practical demonstration of how to make and r.pply starch mustard, linseed meal, bread, and charcoal poultices, and hot fomentations. A number of questions was asked and answered, and the lecturer was accorded a vote of thanks for her address.

The Woolston Lawn Tennis Club held its monthly dance at Dixieland on Wednesday evening, when the lounge and supper-room were effectively decorated, and Marston's Jazz Band supplied the music. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs John Pierce, Mr and Mrs George Pierce, Mr and Mrs Shearman, Mr and Mrs Robson, Mr and Mrs Reading, Mrs Temple, Mrs Page, Mrs Hoppin, Misse3 Martin, Ewart, Weir, Taylor, E. Alexander, Nancy Crawford, Gwen Martin, Beatrice Willis, Gilpin, Reading, Derbridge, Birmingham, Messrs E. Parish, A. Griffith, A. C. Fleming, H. Clietwin, G. Tipler, D. Celaney, A. Flower, A. Wass, L. Ardley, E. Ward, N. H. Galbraith.

An enjoyable social and dance was held recently at the residence of Mr A. Rennie, Retreat road, Avonside. The opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Mr Horniblow, who has left the employ of Mr Rennie. In presenting him with a case of pipes, Air Rennie spoke of the many sterling qualities of Mr Horniblow and wished him all success in his new sphere of work. Dancing and games interspersed with musical items were enjoyed, Mr Baty acting as an efficient M.C. Songs were rendered by Mrs Pearce, Mrs Price and Mr Horniblow; pianoforte duet by Misses Rennie and Booth, and recitations by Mr Baty, Mrs Taylor, Miss M. Rennie and Miss Barter. Mrs Price acted as accompanist and was ably assisted by Mr Fuller as iviolinist.

Mrs L. Pickles, 81, Bealey street, gave a, delightful afternoon at her home on Wednesday. The rooms were charmingly decorated with narcissi and camellias, 'l'he hostess wore black chiffon velvet with cream ruffles at neck and wrist; Miss Evelyn Pickles, a simple frock of blue marocain with pink fichu. A delicious tea was served in the dining-room. Among the many present were: Mesdames Wagstaffe, W. D. Berrv, Dixon, N. P. Digby, T. York, Sturgess, G. E. Chivers, Matthews, Stringer, Corby, Dann, Brown, Townshend, C. Lewie, Misses Spence (2), Watkins, Bowen, Hick, Montgomery and Gwen Townshend.

A danoe organised by the Christchurch Catholic Club and the Blue and Gold Social Club, was held on Tuesday, in the club rooms, which were prettily decorated with blue and gold streamers. Marston's Orchestra supplied the music. Amongst those present were: Misses A. Cavanagh, Kiely (3), McNaughton (2), M. Collins, F. Williamson, 11. Brown, K. Gibbs, K. Burcess, D. Brittenden M. O'Brien, R. Hodgkinson, E. Pierce, McCarthy, S'attery, Mannix, Hendren, Godfrey, Flood (2), Blair, Ditfort, Glubb, Hurley, and E. Gibbs, Messrs Stride, Turner, Amodeo, Cavanagh (2), Darragh, Noonan, Kelly (2), Ashton, Batchelor, Williams, Cook, Flood, Lennon, Burns, Gillespie, and Tombs. MUSQUASH COATS FOE 22 GUINEAS. A shipment of handsome English Furs of splendid quality has just reached Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (Upstairs), and she is able to offer a few full-length flank Musquash Coats at only 22 Guineas, and full-length Electric Seal, with real* Beaver Collars, for 45 Guineas. M 6512