WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18129, 19 July 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 must beat the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Misses Alice Pascoe nnd Elizabeth Harris have gone to Timaru for the races and the Hunt Club JJall. News has been received that the Misses I. ::nd F. Palmer are returning to New Zealand from England by the s.s. Orsova, due in Sydney on July 31st. Mr and Mrs J. Hartncll (Prebbleton) loft last evening for Av.ckland. Mr and Mrs Edmond Cross ("The Lodge," Yaldhurst) have left for .Sydney, en route for England, where they intend to spend some months. Miss Lillian Hanham leaves to-day for Grey mouth, where she lias been engaged as soloist at the Greymouth Male Voice Choir's concert, to be held on Monday evening. Mrs B. West is staying with Mrs E. C. d'Auvergne in Waimato for the Hunt Club races. Miss Mona Coath (Waimate) and Miss Nancy Henderson (Oxford) are at present the guests of Mrs W. McGruer (St. Albans). A few friends of Mrs Henry Acland ■were entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Eric Harper at a very pleasant little bridge party. The players were Mrs Harper, Mrs Acland, Mrs Henry Wood, Miss Aitken, Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs J. Turnbull, Miss Bromley Cocks, and Mrs F. G. Gibson. The next meeting of the Home Economics Association will be held on 'Friday evening next, the 2oth inst., at V.3C p.m. in the Y.M.C.A. Mrs Jester and Mr Green will give a demonstration of handcraft. The Wembley Club, whose fortnightly dances at St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street North, have become so deservedly popular, has arranged to hold a grand carnival on Monday night when many attractive novelties will be introduced. Miss Lucy Cowan has received word that fier former pupil, Miss Eileen Alexander, who plaved "Doreen" . in "The Sentimental Bioke," is taking part with the Greig-Holloway Comedy Company throughout their Australian tour. Mr Greig is presenting ''lt Pays to Advertise," "Seven Keys to Baldpate,*' and "Baby Mine." The fourth night of the series of euchre tournaments by the Reliable Euchre Club was held on Tuesday night in the Art Gallery. The room was well heated, and there was a good attendance. The ladies' first prize (701b bag sugar) was won bv Mrs Marshall, the second prize (50 flour) by Mrs J. Malzard, Mrs Baxter securing the bag of coal. Similar prizes'were awarded to Ahe gentlemen, the sugar being secured! bv Mr Whall, the 50 flour by Mr Ray fhackwell, and the bag of coal by Mr Home. The sixteenth night of the series of euchre tournaments by the Richmond Amateur Swimming Club was held in the Druids' Hall, Fowke street. The ladies' first prize was won by Mrs Binns (10s order), the.ladies' second prize by Mrs Smith, and the ladies' consolation prize by Mrs Bradley. Similar prizes were awarded to the gentlemen, the first prize being won by Mr Morean Davis, the second by Mr Handisides, who tied with Mr Ralr>h Graham and Mr Buist, juri. for 25 flour. The gentlemen's consolation was won by Mr Johnstone. , On Thursday next, the 24th inst., at the Eastern Carnival at Dixieland, the dance-loving public of Christchurch will have a unique opportunity of stepping from this work-a-day world straight into the heart of the Arabian Nights. Silken hangings from Samarkand, soft rugs from the looms of Cashmere, sweet smelling essences will I transform the lounge at. Dixieland into a huge Eastern tent, while nhaded ! lights of many colours, from softest [ amber to dull rose-pink, will shed their I warm glow over the dancers. Six damsels from the Imperial harem, dressed in all the rainbow tints of Stamboul, will dance the ballet of the Kurshed, and the priest of the Temple of the Sacred Snake has been prevailed upon to lend his chief dancer to perform the snake-dance, in the • convolutions of which the serpent will also take part. It is owing to the kindness of Mr Dickson, and of Messrs Beath and Co., who have offered their united h£lp to the Hon. Mrs Tahu RhodeSi that this charming entertainment is being given in aid of the Girl Guide Association.

FURS HEAVILY REDUCED. Heavy reductions in the prices of Furs for a fortnight only, commencing Wednesday, July 9th, arc announced by Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (Upstairs). Among other bargains she offers full-length, very good quality Musquash Coats dark skins, at only 45 Guineas. —M65"12 Samples of Ladies' High-Grade Shoes made in England to late6t designs in fashionable Suede and Kid Leathers, at one price 22s 6d. See windows. H. PANNELL AND CO., 105 Manchester . street. 'Phone 694 P6506-4032 'Tatricia" is now booking ord*TH for the High-Olass Knitted Goods for which this shop is famous. Nowhere does on© see Nobbier Knitted Costumes, Jumpers, Frocks, or Daintier Baby Things. High-Class Dressmakinc and Millinery. Corner Montreal and Victoria street*. 'Phone 2343 M L 6273-3940

Mrs Wagstnff, secretary of the Children's Convalescent Cottage at New "Brighton, has received £3 from a company of children who raised the money by an amateur theatrical performance ■which they themselves organised and carried out. Mrs Wapstaff is most grateful for the gift, which will be the means of giving a holiday to some of the little ones in the cott.ige. The demand for open-air schools in New Zealand for sick children is not of the same importance as in Europe and the United States, according to Dr. Phillipps, schools medical officer. He explains that New Zealand's opportunity is to bring in a system of open-air schools for her healthy children, and thus improve them physically and mentally. The following additional amounts received from the children of Canterbury and "West Coast schools in penny subscriptions by Mrs J. C. Holmes on behalf of the Children's Fresh Air Home. "Fresh Air Fund," have been lodged at "The Press" office:—St. Patrick's Convent School, "VVaimate. £1 ss; Monavale £1; Paroa, 10s 2d: Waddincton.os; Darfield Convent, 8s lid: Westerfield. 10s: Ohoka, 7s; St. Mary's Convent Colle<? ; site, £2 7s 3d: St. Marv's Convent Primarv. £1 5s M: Snringstnn South. 3s 6d: Robinson's Bnv, 3s; Weednns, 8s Id; ist CChristchurch), £3 10s; total £l2 3s sd. A -1 enV-able darre was held on Thursdav emi>r><r n t '"Wvnwiod," the residence of Mr and Mrs Deverenux, Fenda.ton. A dainty supper was served in the drawing-room., beautifully decorated in mauve i and pi"k The snacious grounds were well illuminated for the additional pleasure of the guests, among whom were Misses Norton and Taylor (2), I Valda. Mart'.n (Auckland), * Carter, 1 Meredith, Fitzgerald. Courtenay, Ackrovd, Davenant. Messrs M-nrtin, Joy, Devorenux. Leslie Denton, Courtenay. Mac Donald, Meredith, Seymour and Smith. The Ladies' Committee of the Y.W.C.A. Sjdenham Girls' Club will hold a sale of flowers, cakes, and produce on Saturday next in the club room, Colombo street (opposite the Supply Stores). The proceeds are to so towards the work of the club, which has grown so well during the past year. Gifts of cakes and flowers will he acceptable, and can be left at the club room on Friday night or Saturday morning. On Thursday evening the members of the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Brigade held their annual euchre party and dance. The Pier Hall was prettily decorated with evergreens and blue and red streamers. Splendid music was provided by Miss E. Tillevshort's orchestra., and the duties of M.C. devolved upon Deputy-Superintendent C. Stokes. The ladies' euchre prizes were won by Mrs Seward 1, Mrs Nankivell 2, Mrs Bodgers 3; and the gentlemen's prizes went to Mr H. Tranter 1, Mr Sampson 2, and Mr Lallich 3. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs E. Dean, and Mr A. Nankivell. The Kaiapoi. Rangiora, Addingtdn, and Christchiirch City Brigades were represented. Amongst the many present were Superintendent and Mrs R. A. Stokes. Mr and Mrs W. Tooley, Mr and Mrs B. H. Dean, Mr and Mrs H. Tranter, Mr and Mrs A. Nankivell, Mr and Mrs A. Nicholls, Mr and Mrs H. Yeatman, Mr and Mrs Rodgers, Mrs A. E. Cockle, Mrs Whitely, Mrs Philpott, Mrs Foote, Misses Pullen, O. Clempson, D. Hull, M. Clempson, F. Nuttall, Parsons, Parker (2), P. Nicholas, R. Warne, I. Tilleyshort, K. Kates, Rodgers, N. Ross-Smith, Messervy, A. Fcote, E. Yeatman, Messrs H. Stokes, W. Gray, A. Ansley, J. Birss, G. Nankivell, R. Foote, L. Ross-Smith, R. Stokes, L. Israelson, Nicholas (2), E. Bailey, W. Clancy, and A. Broadbelt. The Kaiapoi branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held their annual ball in the Drill Hall, Kaiapoi, on Thursday evening, the large attendance proving the popularity of their annual function. As usual, no pains were spared by the committee to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of those attending. The Ladies' Committee, the secretary of the R.S A., Mr R. Johnston, and an enthusiastic band of helpers, had worked with a will to ensure the success of the ball, and the results were very gratifying. A novel eastern note was struck in the decoration of the hall. The walls were panelled with foliage, from the ceiling was suspended a canopy of cherry blossom, baskets of foliage, and Japanese umbrellas, and these with the subdued lights of lanterns, gave a charming Oriental effect. Much-appreciated music was supplied by Mr Broc. dbank's Orchestra, and the duties of M.C. were efficiently carried out by Messrs A. and G. Hirst. C. Joslen, and F. Sheppherd. Members of the Ladies' Committee were: Mrs T. R. Leithead (convener), Mesdames S. J. Richards. D. P. Brenan. W. G Clarke, R. W. Wvlie, S. Baker. L. L. Wilson, G. E. March, M. Ramsav. G. E. GiUett, H. Mcintosh, L. B. Evans,,K. Mcintosh, jnn., M. F. O'Donoghue, F. Richards, Misses P. Pcarce. G. and B. Wylie. V. Papprill, A. BusHv. G. Mcintosh, M. Stark, and M. Purdie.

The third euchre party and dance, promoted by the St. Albans Swimminj. Club, was held in the Winton street Hall on Thursday. There was a good attendance, and a very successful evening resulted. Cards were played till 9.45 p.m., the prize-winners being Mrs Jamieson and Mr Strachan. For the dance, Mr J. Luke was M.C, and Greenwood's orchestra supplied the music. On Wednesday evening the Union Church Tennis Club held a most successful fancy dress and hard-up social in the School Hall. A great number of those present appeared in fancy dress, thus adding to the gaiety of the scene. Mr F. G. Colechin made a most capable M.C, whi]A the extremely difficult task of judging the costume was in the hands of Mrs Sproston, whose awards were as follows: —Best fancy dress: Miss D. Findlay (Early Victorian); highly commended, Misses B. and D. Riordan (Old English). Most original costume: Miss K. Clements (Rubbish Basket); highly commended, Mrs H. J. Down (House to Let). Most humorous: Misses D. and S. Down (Old Age and Childhood). Most hard up: Mr W. Hamer (Swagger); highly commended, Messrs D. M. Hay (Tramp) and E. H. Smith (Sandwichman). Special prizes were awarded Miss Joan Thomas (Christmas Tree) and Mr F. G. Colechin (Ghost). The social resulted in a large number of gifts being collected for the club's "All Nations Fair" to be held in September.

An enjoyable evening was spent on Thursday at the Holy Trinity Schoolroom, Lyttelton, when Mr and Mrs A. E. Dale entertained about one hundred guests at a social and dance to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter, Bethel. Mrs Dale received her guests in a fawn coat-frock neatly braided. Miss Bethel Dale wore gold satin broehe with radium lace side panels and gold shoes and stocicings. The evening was spent in games and dancing, a lucky-spot waltz being won by Miss B. Dale and Mr H. Herdman. Misg D. Jones supplied the damce music and Mr R. Bennetts carried out the duties of M.C. Extras were played by Miss E. Muxlow, and Mr H. Herdman,-and Miss Ella Watson sang. The usual toasts were honoured, and during the evening Miss Myrtle Por» teous presented the guest with a gold key, and Mr Bennetts presented her with a silver key. Amongst those present were: Mr and Mrs G. Porteous, Mr and Mrs Bennetts, Mr and Mrs Hardy, Mr and Mrs Peebles, Mr and Mrs Bowden, Mr and Mrs Davis, Mr and Mrs Muxlow, Mr and Mrs Robertpn, Mr and Mrs Illingworth, Mr and Mrs Walsh, Mrs Cook, Mrs Arnold, Mrs Vogari, Mrs Forrester, Mrs J. Mowat (Dunedin), Misses Mona Beazley (Dunedin), F. Deal and B. Deal (Oamaru), E. Vogan, M. Vogan, Mabel Vogan, M. Porteous. V. Easton, L. Loader, A. Cone, E. Porteous, R. Bennetts, Evelyn Porteous, M. Muxlow. G. Grenfell, E. Muxlow, B. Wales, B. Forrester, M. Fransden, N. Bisman, E. Watson, G. Forh'am,' C. Sunckell, R. Elstob, F. Humble, M. ' Humble, K. Davis, A. Blue, Messrs S. Frederick. W. Wilson, D. .Loader, C. Hill. TT. Herdman, J. Loader, C. Curtis. R. Davis, L. Bunny, W. Patterson, W. Herdmpn, J. Re'd, R Moore, C f Reid, L. Morrison, L. Wales, T. Prendergast (Invercargill), C. Beaumont, B. Hardy, C. Porteous, C. Murray, A. Wright, B. Vine, J. Pascoe, F. Billcliff, F. Fransden, A. IHinerworth, W. Peebles. P. Dale, and Masters C. Grant and K. Mowat.

DIAMOND WEDDING. (special to "thz pr«?s.") AUCKLAND, July Ift The diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs Joseph Collins, of Newton road, was celebrated yesterday. Married in County Antrim in 1864, Mr and Mrs Collins came to New Zealand in the following year in the ship Ganges. Since their arrival nearly 60 years ago, Mr and Mrs Collins have lived in Auckland, taking part in the building up of the city and actively interesting themselves, as> all pioneei set>iler!> did, in its prosperity and welfare. Both Air Collins and his wife have interesting memories of many of the leading men of the early days, including Sir George Grey, Bishop Selwyn, " and Bishop Pompallier. Mr Collins is now 87 years of age and Mrs Collins four years his senior. Neither Mr nor Mrs Collins has slept a night out of their own house —their present home—for over 40 years.