WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18152, 15 August 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in ths "Women's Comer" items of social or personal news Such items should bs fully authenticated, ana engagement notices must be&r the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on aaj matters sCecting, or of interert to, women.

Mrs Jlovles (Tnvercargill) is .the guest of Mrs C. J. Ronaldson (Papauui road).

Mrs C. C. Davis has left for a visit to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs J. Bryson (Cora Lynn) are the guests of Mrs J. Gemmell (Enaiofield road, Belfast) for Race Week.

The engagement is announced of Miss Mollie Bond (Wanganui) to Mr A. EPorritt, Rhodes Scholar, formerly of Wanganui.

Mrs M. Cullock (Timaru) and Miss Crcnin (Timaru) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel.

Any kind of women's work will bo willingly accepted by the secretary of the "Work Day" at Canterbury Collego. The appeal for men's work has met with a very good response. There are, however, many demands for women's work of any description, cleaning windows, wishing, sowing, darning, scrubbing, spring cleaning, or any house job. The annual football match between College House and Rolleston House, which was played on the North Ilagley Park on "Wednesday afternoon, drew a large number of supporters and interested spectators. Among the ladies present were Mrs Harrison, Miss Gresson, Misses G. Miller, M. Currie, M. Walker, Margaret Bell, Muriel Bell, J. McPherson,' S. Sadlier, M. Connor, J. Estcouri, M. Saunders, L. Saunders, T. Briggs. A. McClurg, M. Seymour, M. Iverach, E. Bowie, E. Kylmrn, C. Barnes, K. Taylor, M. Free, L. Ferrier, E. Wall, P. Montgomery, It. Wilde, E. Partridge, G. Ma lion, D. Morris, 1). Smith, N. Reid, M. Edmundson,, M. Campbell, N. Simpson, R. Samueli, 8. Ruddock, W. Low, C. Lewtliwaite, P. Clark. A very enjoyable concert was given by the Lyttelton Methodist Concert Party in the Opawa Methodist Schoolroom on Tuesday evening in aid of the produce stall at the forthcoming bazaar. The following was the programme Glees, "Hail, Smiling Morn," "Early One Morning," " Alan Water,'' " When Twilight Dews," "Where the Bee Sucks"; male quartette, Messrs V. and H. Heal, O. Neil, and Symonds; song, Miss Jeffreys; 'cello solo, Miss Foster; song, Mr Symonds; ' chorus, Concert Party; piano solo; Mrs Vere Livingstone; quartette party, Mrs Shadbolt, Miss Slater, Messrs Neilson and Smith. The second part of the programme consisted of choruses by- some of the memj bers of the concert party. >in pierrot cosI tume. Tlie items.' were: "Carnival I Night," "The Sneak," "The Laughing { Vamp," "I Want Some Money," "I'm I Getting Better." Mrs Vere Livingstone accompanied all the musical items.

The monthly meeting of the committee of tho Phillipstown Kindergarten was held on Tuesday, when there were present: Miss Gordon (in the chair), Mesdames Williams. J. A. Empson, It. Read, R. E; Dunbier, A. Empson, Wyatt, and Miss Ryan. An apology was received from Mrs Leaver, Miss Tabarfc visited the school during the month, and addressed mothers on the Bible-in-Schools question. The thanks of the committee are due to the Parents' Committee for asphalting paths, etc. It was reported that a number of children are absent from school through sickness. The roll-number stands at 75, highest attendance 56, average 45. School subscriptions amounted to £3 Is Id. Mrs Williams visited the school and distributed biscuits and sweets. . Other visitors were Madame Fusev, Mrs Seed-Gowing, and Mrs J. A. Empson.. At the conclusion of the unveiling of the soldiers' memorial on Wednesday afternoon at Bangiora, her Excellency Lady Jellicce was the guest of the Mayoress (Mrs W. A. Bowse) at afternoon tea at the Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club's social room. On arrival at the club her Excellency was presented with a beautiful bouquet by the niece of the Mayoress, Miss Cora Hunnibell, and was then introduced to the guests. The. room was tastefully decorated with spring flowers, and a delicious afternoon tea was served. Several selections were played during the proceedings by the Bangiora Silver Band under Conductor B. Simpson. About 50 guests were present, those at the official table being her Excellency Ladv Jeilicoe, the Mayoress, Mrs D. 1 Buddo, tho Mayor, Colonel G. Young, and Major Bow. Amongst those present were Mrs IT. Mcintosh (Mayoress of- Kai'apoi), Be v. W. B. and Mrs Scott (Kaiapoi), Kev. C. Abernethy (Christchurch), Mr Y. R. J. Hean (designer of the* memorial), members of the Borough Council, and their wives, Mr and Mrs C. W. Bell, Mrs F. B. Lane, and Mrs W, A. Banks (ex-Mayoresses), Crs, C. I. Jennings (Deputy-Mayor) and Mrs Jennings, "Mrs T. A. Will, Dr. I M. Allen, Dr. L.' M. and Mrs King, Mrs J. F. Feron, Mrs C. Blair, Mr and Mrs F. B. Glasgow, Mr and Mrs W. E. Barton, Mr and Mrs H. K. Kippenberger. Mr and Mrs Gibbs Jordan, Mrs C. G. M. Boyce, Mrs H. Tallott, Mrs H. J. McAuliffe, Mr A. Lane.

VISITORS FOR THE RACES. Among the visitors to Christchurch for the races are many who have heard of the wonderful collection of furs of Madame Menere, corner Cashel and Colombo streets (upstairs), and every day sees many such Indies visiting Madame's • Salon to inspect the beautiful furs which she has imported direct from London, Paris and New York. • M 6512 Pannell's Stocktaking Bargains.— Boys' Black, fllso Brown Schcol Boots, 7 to 8, 9s <3d; 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. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P6-548-6318 Genuine fire sale bargains can be had for the next few days at ' Salon," over Jones, corner Cashel and Manchester streets. Thia is a rare opportunity to secure reasonably priced frocks for Race Week; also dainty evening frocks, cont-frocks and costumes, all of which were specially designed and made on premises by Miss Kathleen Fuller (late John Court, Auckland). Open-Friday niffht until 9 p.m. 'Phone 3485. F4286-670S

The Hector of Canterbury College and Mrs Chilton have issued invitations for an "At Home" to be held at the Canterbury College Hall next, Friday afternoon to welcome Professor and Mrs J. Adams. The East Christehurcli Swimming and Bath Improvement Committee held another very successful jazz and euchre party in the schoolroom on Saturday evening. The winners in the euchre section were Mrs Cummings and Mr P. Coulter, and the consolation prizes were won by Mrs Meikle and Mr J. Woods. A lucky number cake competition was won by Mrs Brown. The Phillipstown Kindergarten Committee held a most successful euchre party and dance last week in Eolleston street Hall, which was crowded. Euchre was played in the supper-room. The successful players were: Mrs Ball 1, Mrs Murphy 2; Mr R. Mann 1, Mr Ellis 2. Mr Bettle, the pianist, and Mr Moody, trombone player, supplied much-appreciated music. The thanks of the committee are due to Mr Bert Empsou for taking charge of the card-room, to Mr Tipping for acting as M.C. for dances, and to Mr i Moody for supplying the music. A net I profit* of £3 2s was realised on the evening.