WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18147, 9 August 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Iriidy Editor will be Jileaw* to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" item* of social or personal news Such Items should I>9 fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the ■signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on nay matters affecting, or of latarest to, women. The Hon. Lucy Jellicoe will be the guest of Mrs George Helmore for the week-end. Mr «.nd Mrs Roger Gould will stay with Mrs George Gould for the Races. Captain and Mrs Randall Burdon and Mr Hamilton Sinclair Thomson are arriving in Christchurch to-morrow and will stay for a week with Mrs C. S. Pap:uiui road. Mrs Melville Jameson (Timnru) and Mrs atid Miss Nelson (Hastings) are staying at Warwick House. Mrs Maurice O'Rorke will be the guest of her aunt, Miss Reeves. Montreal street, for the Races. -.Mr and Mrs.Neil Rattray (Waimnte), who are coming to Christchurch for Grand National Week, will stay with j Mrs George Helmore (Fendalton). j Mrs Eric Rice (Napier), who is visiting her mother, Mrs E. Semuel (Fendalton), returns to the north on Tuesday. Mrs Arthur Elworthy and Misses Rachel and Betty El worthy are expected in Christchurch to-morrow and will stay at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs Stewart Heard are coming to town on Monday, and will etay with .. Mrs Eichard Allen, "The .".sfill House," Fendalton. Mr and Mrs Arthur Grigg will be at "Cashmere" during Grand National Week. Mrs Kenneth Macdonald (Longbeach) will stay at Mr E. M. Macdonald's house, "Hambleden," Bealey avenue, for Eace Week. Miss Frances Acton-Adams arrived in town from Clarence Reserve last night,- and is staying with her aunts, the Misses Neave. Mrs Gerald Gerard, who has been staying with Mrs G. L. Rutherford (Macdonald Downs), is the guest of Mrs George Gerard (Fendalton). "'"Mrs M." Whitty (Hororata) has sailed by the Manuka for Sydney and Melbourne, where she will spend a two months' holiday.' Madam Bratza and her son Mon. Y. Bratza; Mr Clarence Eaybould, Mr and Mrs C. Mackay (Wellington), and Mr S. Hall (Kimbolton) are guests at "The Lodge," Hereford street. Mr and Mrs W. T. Menzies (25 Dyer's Pass road, Cashmere Hills) left last night to spend a holiday in tho. North Island. Mr and Mrs;H.F. Neville, of Hatai-; ' tai, Wellington; left iot Sydney yester-* i day. " " '■■■'•' Mra J. E. Henrys and Miss Henrys, 'of YVellington, were among those who left for Sydney by the Tahiti this, week. . Mrs James Loughnaii and her daughter, Miss Margaret Loughnan (Fairiie) [ are staying with Mrs Enc Harper (Kilmore street).' | Mr and Mrs E. K. Ireland (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs D. Cochrane (Invercargill), Mrs A. de Clefford (Dunedin), and Miss E. Mcßeth (Dunedin) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel.'

The engagement, is announced of Olive, eldest daughter of the late Mr D. A. Baxter and Mrs Baxter, of Gloucester street, to Gregory, third son of the Hon. G. \V. Eussell and of the late Mrs Eussell, Avouside, Christchurch.

i The . engagement is announced of I Norah Cecily, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs J. G. Le Lievre, "Mount j Desmond," Akaroa, to Leo M.,' second I son of Mr and Mrs P. Morrison, of "The Oaks," Darfield. The engagement is announced ot Hazel, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Chalmers, "Orighton Dale," Lyttelion, to -Campbell, ■ sixth eon of Mr and Mrs H. A. Gilmore, also of Lytteltou. On her return to Ne,v York from' Wasliington last month, Miss Ethel .Law, 11.A., general secretary of the Christchurch Y.W.C.A., was invited by Dr. Bement Davies and Jier sister to spend the summer with them in their flat on the beautiful Riverside drive, overlooking tie Hudson River. Dr. Davies is nea<i of the Bureau for tho investigation of Social Conditions in New York. DRESSES AT THE RACES. Among those present at the races was a well-known Christchurch lady wearing a handsome full length flank Musquash coat obtainable by her for only 22 guineas from Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Coiombo streets, (upstairs). Another well-known lady was wearing a full length Electric Seal Coat with real Beaver collar bought bv her from Madame Menere for 4o guineas. M 6512 Pannell's Stocktaking Bargains.— Boys' Black, «lso Brown School Boots, 7 to 8, 9s •Gdj 9 to 10," 10s 6d; 11 to 13,. lis 6d; 1 to 2, 12s 6d. Girls! Strong Patent 1-Bar and Lace Shoes, 7 to 9, 7s 9d; 10'"to 13, 9s 9d. Great Value. H. Pann«ll and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P6548-631« "Patricia," ever-increasing as a popular shopping centre for ladies, has a very choice range of Knitted Frocks and Jumpers; also Smart Millinery and Dainty Baby Things. Her High-class Dressmaking will ever satisfy. Your early inspection (corner Montreal and Victoria streets) will be appreciated, or ring 'phone 2343 M. . L 6273

Tbo next meeting of the Home Economics Association will be held on Fridav evoidng, 15th inst.. in the Y.M.C.A, at 7.30. when Mrs Goldsmith, with the permission of Messrs "Ueath and Co., Ltd., will demonstrate the McCall dressmaking pattern system.

This mornrng, at 8 o'clock, the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a sale of home-made cakes, -produce, sweets, flowers, etc., in the vestibule of the Grand Theatre in the Square. The sale is in charge of Airs J. I. Roy'ds, the vice-president. Gifts for the sale will be received at the Grand Theatre on Saturday morning.

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:—Templeton, £1 3s Id; Kowai £3 17s; Pigeon Bay. ss; B t. Joseph's Convent, Kerrytown. Os; Tai field, 7s Gd; total, £7 3s 7d. A special euchre party will be held to-night in the St. Asaph street Hall new Lodge Room, by the Christchurch Euchre Assembly, when eight prizes will be awarded to the successful players. On Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Manson, The Pine?, Takamatua, gave a delightful euchre party, the prizes being won by Mrs A. Hunt and Mr L. Harrington, the consolation prizes going to Mrs I/mnon and Mr E. W. Hammond. The spacicus dining-room was prettih decorated for dancing, which was kept lip till midnight. The music was supplied by Air A. Hunt and Mrs Manson^ A delightful evening was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs W. Blackburn, Kaiapoi, in honov.r of their daughter Nancy's coming-of-age. The rooms were prettily deecrated, as were also the •'.upper tables, the centre-piece being a large birthda/ cake decorated with twenty-one candlos. At supper-time suitable speeches were made by Mr W. Blackburn, who presented his daughter with a gold key. Mr G. Blackburn re- ! spended for his sister. Speeches were also made by Alessrs A. and R. Cattermole. Alusic, games and competitions were enjoyed until i late hour. Tre Sxirsl Committee of the Burwood Progressive Association continues to carry out very enjoyable and popular socials, and at the Last the winners of the euchre tournament were Airs Watson and Air Mulholland, while Air and Mrs J. Lggins received the consolation awards. Dining the evening a Cinderella dance was held, and Mr and Airs Mann were declared the winners and received the prize. Mr L. SaH-e'd provided mus : o for the dnce and Airs Salkokl contributed two songs which were much appreciated. Air J. Liggins acted as AI.G.

A grand concert will be held in the Liberty Theatre to-morrow night in aid of the Lewisham General Hospital Building Fund. The programme is being arranged by Mr J. H. Cocks, a fact which in itself is sufficient to ensure a crowded trios will be contributed by Airs Margaret MiuJclton and Misses D. and~N. Middletoon, and Mrs J. H. Cocks will be acompaniste. The Canterbury Rowing Club's ball on Monday night will be the first big social function of the week. The Art Galiery is being specially decorated for the occasion, and Bailey's Band will supply the music. As it is anticipated that many visitors to the city will wish to attend, a number of tickets are being reserved for them. The special committee set up for the ball is: Messrs R. J. Hobbs, S. P. Godfrey, E. A. Morgan, F. W. M. Cowlishaw, J. M. Reid, T, F. M. Gibson, E. T. Beaven, A. K Johnson, C. H. Clemens, and J. H. A. Moore, secretary, A.M.P. Buildings.

On Wednesday evening a surprise party of between twenty and thirty young people visited the residence of Mr and Mrs H. V. Armstrong (Stoneyhurst street). The drawing-room was soon cleared, and an enjoyable time spent in dancing and games, interspersed with vocal and musical items, given by Mrs Twomey, Misses Florence Carson, Hawkins, Messrs Hanna. J.

Twomey. Dancing took place in the spacious hall, the music being supplied by Mlbs Hawkins (Rangiora). Supper was served, and the singing of "Auld Lang Svn'e," followed by hearty cheers for the" host and hostess, brought to a conclusion a merry evening. A very pleasant evening was spent nt the residence of Mr and Mrs Willis (Crohane street, -Sydenham) in honour of the birthday of their eldest daughter, Alice. The evening was spent in music, competitions, and game*. Amongst those present were':—Mr and Mrs Bott, Mr and Mrs Middleton, Mr and Mrs Senior, Mr and Mrs French, Mr and Mrs Goodland, Misses Inkster (2), Messrs P. Bowden, J. Senior, J. Inkster, and A. Bott. A dainty supper' was served, and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." On Thursday evening, in the Methodist Schoolroom, Kaiapoi, a large number of friends gathered together to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Merrin and family, who are leaving Kaiapoi shortly to take up their residence in HalsVeil. The evening was spent in games, competitions and musical items. Towards the close of the evening an opportunity was taken of presenting Mrs Merrin with a leather hand-bag in which was, a purse of silver, as a slight token ot the esteem in which she was held by tbe members of the church and the Ladies' Guild. The Rev. W. B. Scott, in making the presentation, referred to the good work done by Mrs Merrin in connexion with tbe church and other organisations, and made special reference to the progress of the Ladies' Guild during ner secretaryship. Mr Bennett also spoke on behalf of the church, and Mrs Scott on behalf of the Ladies Guild. Mr Blackwell eulogised the good work done by Mrs Merrin in the Sunday School, in which she was a teacher, and expressed deep regret that the familv found it necessary to leave Kaiapoi. Reference was also made to the regular attendance of the family at Sunday School. Mr Merrin briefly responded on behalf of his family. Mrs Merrin then arose amid applause, and verv suitably thanked those who had said such kind things about the family, her husband and herself, and said that it gave_ her much pleasure to be in a position to assist the church in its affairs. The evening

was brought to a close with the sinking of "For They are Jolly Good Fellows," and three hearty cheers for the Merlin family.