WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18241, 27 November 1924, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tie Lad 7 Editor -wd 1>« to receire for publication In tfie "VToznen'a Comer" itenu o. or personal news. Saefc item* should be folly mtfcanticated. wa engagement notices nxuxt bear to® signatures of both parties. correspondence 1a invited os matters affecting, or of interest to, irons ea.

Miss Garland, Miss Frances Thorpe, 2nd Mr E. H. Williams are the gnests of Mr W. Menziea (Meazies' Bay). Mr J. Hillary and Miss Mavis Hillary (Opawa) are spending a few weeks in Auckland.

Mr and Mrs T. J. Hunter (Ashburton) have returned from a trip to the West Coaat.

Mr and Mrs McLeod (Wellington) are at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mr Patrick Morrison and Miss Gertrude Morrison arrived in Chriatchurch on Tuesday morning after an extended tonr of the United Kingdom and the Continent.

Mr and Mrs J. W. McGregor (Avonside) and Mis 3 Dalglish (Akaroa), who Lave been touring in England, Scotland, and the Continent, are returning to New Zealand' by the Ruahine, and expect to arrive in Christchurch about December 13th.

I On Saturday, at her residence, Durham street, Mrs Pyne gave a very enjoyable "kitchen afternoon" in honour of Miss Eene Bascand, who is shortly to be married. The bride-to-be was the recipient of many useful gifts, much amusement being caused by the opening of the parcels and the guessing of the contents. During the afternoon musical items were contributed by: Mrs and Miss Chaplin, Mrs W. Bascand, and Miss B. Pyne. Those present besides the hostess and guest of honour were:—Mesdame's C. H. Bascand, H. Holland, Chaplin, Hall, W. Bascand, H. Bradley, Whiteman, Bodda, Clare, Gallop, Wright, Laine, Misses Hoare, Chaplin, E. Bascand, Brooker, and R. Pyne, Sydney now has six playgrounds for the youngsters of the congested quarters, and it is proposed to bring the number ultimately up to 40 (writes our correspondent). For nine of these additional playing areas, resumptions are now taking place, the City Council having voted £13,000 for the purpose. The playgrounds will be supervised by teachera of the Kindergarten Union, without cost to the Council, and will be chiefly for children under eight years of age. They will be equipped along most modern lines. The aim is to make the playground movement a factor in promoting the health and the morals of Sydney's slum urchins. The example is cited of the policy in Adelaide, where areas of land which bear the donors' names are devoted to playgrounds. This, it is believed, is one way * in which philanthropy might find, very welcome expression in crowded Sydney. The grandstand enclosure at Bicearton is becoming a favourite spot for the holding of sehool sports. Yesterday, in glorious weather—ideal from a spectator's point of view, though perhaps somewhat trying for the youthful competitors—the pupils of Mr C. E, Ferris's private school, "Dunelm," held their annual sports. There was a large gathering of parents and friends, who were hospitably entertained at tea in the pavilion. Amongst the lady spectators were Mrs A, E. Flower, Mrs Trevor Foster, Mrs Vernon, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon," Mrs C. A. Perry, Mrs J. Monteath, Miss Dot Cooke, Mrs Digby Neave, Mrs McAlpine (Craigiebnrn), Mrs P. H. Boss, • Mrs Frank Courage, Mrs C. L. Nedwill, Mrs Isaac Thompson, Mrs Frank Marrie, Mrs Godfrey Hall, Mrs A. J. McCredie, Mrs Leonard Hewitt, Mrs Philip Shand, Mrs H. D. Mac Donald, Mrs Buss, Mrs. H. R. Sellers, Miss P. B. -Haggitt, Mrs G. L. Donaldson, Mrs H. Brinkman, Mrs E. Broadway, Mrs Chas. Bell, Mrs H. Vale, Mrs F. Jones, Mrs C. H. : Knight, Mrs F. D. Sargent, Mrs E. James, Miss M. Reynolds, Mrs ,J. •Q. Hawkins, Mrs Ensor, Mrs Jackson, Mrs Godfrey, Mrs C.> C. Davis, Mrs 0. W. B. Anderson, Mrs T. Bain, Mrs .Eastgato, Mrs Randall Hicks, Miss Harman, Mrs Coates, Mrs Stevenson,' Mrs M. Morton, Mrs Twomey, Mrs P. F.' Peoples,-Mrs C. P. Agar, Mrs O. Morrison, Mrs R. Cirainger, Mrs 8. J. Thomson, Mrs Soper, and Miss Anson.

What more appropriate' Christmas gift could one make a lady than one of the cute Canadian chokers in all the latest colours which Madame Mencrc, the Furrier, 129 Cashcl street, Christchurch, has just imported direct from Montreal. The price's are extremely moderate. Enquiries are invited. The advanced season's furs are also now arriving. —M6631 "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 SALE OF HAIR BRUSHES. A genuine sale at heavily reduced prices of English Brushware from the best makers is being held by E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square, for a few days only. Hair Brushes an<3 Nail Brushes tire- being sacrificed at great reductions in order to make way for new stocks. Call and insnect the window display. 58~707-13i<3 Children's Brown Sandal Strap shoes for holiday and seaside wear, with crepe rubber soles, 4 to 6, 5s 6d- 7 to 9. 6s; 10 sizOj 7s 6d; size, 11, 8s 9d; size 12, 9s; size 13, 9s 3d; size 1, 9s 6d. Great for hard wear. H. Pannell .and Co. 'Phone 694. 105 Manchester street. P6506-5040 EGYPTTJS, TOILET SPECIALISTS, Wish to notify their Clients that, from DECEMBER Ist, they -will occupy more spacious and convenient Booms xn FLETCHER'S BUILDINGS. 769 Colombo street, near Cook and Ross. All branches' of Toilet Work, including Shampooing. Manicuring, Face and Scalp Massage, and the permanent removal of Superfluous Hair. Ring 'phono SISS for consultation. K4311-5811

' The North Canterbury Hospital ■ Board has received the resignations or '■. Staff Nurse Helen Smith, who has eomi pfeted her contract; also Nurses \\. A. i Hobbs N". Ic Lievre, Helen V, ilson. ; n.aternitv nurse ax, Amuri Hospital, and I Sister Williams. i A delightful musical programme was ' given at the Coronation Sanatorium on ! Saturdav evening by the following artists:—Miss C. Bowden, Miss Sherns, Miss B. Langridge, Mr T. Boyce Mr S Armstrong, and Mr G. Cordcer. Miss G Langridge and Miss Gibb played the accompaniments. The arrangements for the concert were made by Mrs J. C. Holmes, and the party was driven J to and from the Sanatorium by Mrs i Spenee. i Mrs Wright, U East Lynne, ! Linwocd. gave a garden party ;to the" members -of the Puili lipstown Habitation of the Young | Helpers' League. The children played J games on the lawn, and after refresh- { ments the report was.read by the secretarv. The boxes were found to contain the sum of £8 16s 9d, which was considered very good, as it is only five months since they were last A small fair, organised by Margery Wright and Ethel Creagh, realised the sum of £2 12s 3d. The children were addrcsseiTby the Eev. Charles Fraer and then dispersed, after giving three hearty cheers for their hostess. KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION. The monthly meeting of the Creche and Kindergarten Association was held in the Y.M.C.A., where Mrs Thacker (president) presided over a large attendance of members. Correspondence was read from Ihmedin Kindergarten Association, asking that a thoroughly representative exhibit of both students and children's work done in the kindergartens should be forwarded to the Education Court at the forthcoming Dunedin Exhibition to be opened in November, 1925, also that delegates be sent to a Conference on Kindergarten teaching, its aims and objects. The Conference is to be held during the session of the Exhibition. Aftsr some discussion, it was resolved to forward exhibits, illustrative of the work done by both students and children, and to send delegates to the Conference. The delegates selected were the president, Miss Hull (supervisor), and Mrs J. R. Evans. Ths honorary treasurer (Mrs Hadfield) reported on the finance of the As- ■ sociation. After the position of the various schools had been detailed, it was decided that next- year it would be necessary to undertake further collecting and possibly the closing of at least two of the schools during the afternoon period. A sub-committee consisting of Mrs Hadfield and Miss Hall was elected to analyse the positions of the teachers and salaries and report at nextj executive meeting. Mrs Steele, Collec- I tor for the Association, reported on her work and said she hoped to forward her full quota by the end of the year. Mrs Thacker said she> would like the opinion of members present on the sub- | ject of the Annual Christmas Picnic, j After the matter had been thoroughly) gone into, a vote was taken, and it was unanimously carried that this year each school should hold its own Christmas party in its own school and grounds. Mrs Empson reported that a Radio concert had been arranged to be held at the Phillipstown Fete and Miss Hull reported that Eurythmic dancing by the teachers would he given at the exhibition of students' and children's work at Sunbeam Kindergarten about the end of November. An application from Miss Gretchen Marsden to enter a? a student into the kindergarten schools wa s received. It was decided to deal with the application, at an early date.

The following school reports -were received .-—Sunbeam: Roll number 53; highest attendance 43; parents' subscriptions £2 18s 7d. Phillipstown: Roll number 73; highest attendance ol: parents' subscriptions £2 13s. Sydenham: Roll number 67; highest attendance 61; parents' subscriptions £3 3s 7Jd. Richmond: Roll number 44; highest attendance 37; parents' subscriptions £2 3s 6d. Selwvn: Roll number 62: highest attendance 43iiarents' subscriptions £3 18s 7|d Mrs Thacker considered that in view of the prevalence of measles the reports were quite satisfactory. WEDDINGS. McLELLAND— LAURIE. Yesterday afternoon, at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, in the presence of a large number of friends and well-wish-ers, the wedding was solemnised of Dorothy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs P. A. Laurie, formerly of Merivale lane, Christchurch, but now resident in Sumner, to Raymond James, eldest son of Mrs McLclland, of Papanui. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony, and the organist was Mr Davis Hunt. The church, which had been decorated with pale pink and cream roses and pale blue delphiniums, made an ideal setting for the pretty wedding group.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becomingly simple frock of deep cream souple satin, the draperies onthe left hip being caught with an oblong brilliant buckle. The draperies were continued slightly across tho back, and terminated in a bow, the ends of which formed the narrow train. Her tulle veil was held in position with a wreath of gold leaves, and the note of gold was repeated in her shoes and in her bouquet of cream and deep goMen roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Lyndall Booth, wore a frock of pale maize georgette, with inset panels of maize lace. Her hat was of gold lace and Tuscan straw, the lace, with ribbon of a deep maize shade forming streamers over one shoulder. Her posy of roses to tone with the frock was brightened with a few flame-coloured rosebuds. Three small cousins of the bride, Virginia Carney, Peg Matson, and Kathleen Newton, were also in attendance, making a pretty trio in dainty pale maize organdie frocks and cloche hats of organdie bound with the maize ribbon, and trimmed with a flat bow of the ribbon across the front. Each little maid carried a posy of maize and lemon flowers.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr Stanley Hay, of Gisborne, as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Mr and Mrs Eobert Allan, in Merivale lane, where a large marquee decorated with large bowls of red roses waa erected on the lawn. The bride's mother wore a becoming frock of black satin marocain, with panel and sleeves of black and white cro'pe maiocain. With, this she wore a black ostrich feather across the back and a buckle of jet and brilliants in front. . The bridegroom's mother wore black soft souple satin*" and a black hat with an ostrich plume. Mrs Robert Alian, grandmother of the bride, wore a black satin droaa with a shawl of black lace, and a black hat with an ostrich feather and mount.

Amongst the guests were:—Mrs Harman Beeves (Dunedin), who wore tabac brown lace and georgette frock and hat to match with swathe of tulleMrs Irving Carney, prunelle georgette embroidered in white, with white cloche hat; Mrs J. C. Newton, black crepe de chine relieved with mole, paisley panel down front, black hat

circled with bine leaves; Mr and Mrs Walcot Wood; Mr and Mrs Hamilton; Mr and Mrs F. Jl uraJjam": Mrs Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs Gray; Mr and Mr g Ronald Fisher, Mr and' Mrs G. T. Booth and Miss Booth, Mr and Jfrs Davis Hunt and Miss Hnnt Mr and Mrs R. H. Webb, Mr and' Mrs Steffano Webb, Mr and Mrs E. R. Webb, Mrs Tonics, Mrs Trevor Thomas. Mr and Mrs George Lewis, Mrs R. E. Mc-Docgall and Miss McDongaU, Dr. and Mrs G. Russell, Mr and Mrs T. W Lcv,-is. Mr and Mrs Tomlinson, Mr and Mrs C. D. Morris, Mr and Mrs J. D. Fairhnrat. Mr and Mrs Cecil Wood. Mrs Bruce, Miss Hewitt, Mr Xorman Macbeth, Mrs Malcolm Macbeth, Mrs D. Maebean Stewart. Miss Dorothv Hay, Mrs Bloxam, Miss Norton, Miss Popple, Mr and Mrs Ronald Cuthbert, Mr and Mrs Brett Wood, Mr and Mrs Keith Parkinson, Mrs Allan Matson, M 133 Matson, Mrs R. Livingstone, Mr and Mrs R. B. Bennett, Mi3s Toss'will, Mr Trevor Cargill, Miss Buc-khamj Miss Knight, Miss Daphne Beadei, Mr 3 Hartley and Miss Hartley, Mr and' Mrs A. L. F. Ledger and Miss Connie Ledger, Miss May Kiver. Misses Wood, Miss Hina Booth, Mr and Mrs Mirams| Miss Church, Mr Heber Cholmondeley] Mr R. Cholmondeiy. Mr Alec Anderson', Mrs Croxton, Mr and Mrs Donald MacDonald, Mr and Mrs E. J. Tayler, Mr and Mrs George Richardson, Mr and Mr 3 F. M. Warren, Miss Dora Warren. Mr Bernard Tosswill, Mr and Mrs Bigg-Wither and Miss Mabel BiggWither, Mrs Hawkins and Miss Hazel Hawkins, Mr and Mrs P. Hume. The bride's travelling dress was of dove-grey brocaded erepe de chine, with a crossway frill of the material across the front of the skirt. Her cloche hat had the brim slightly turned up in front, and was encircled with a figured scarf, the long end of which was worn softly swathed round the neck. WARD—PEARCE. A very pretty wedding of more than usual interest locally, in that the parents of the contracting parties were among the oldest and most highly respected residents of the district, was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Ohoka, recently, when Dorothy Isabelle, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Pearee, of Ohoka, was married to Mervyn Norton, only son of Mr and Mrs James Ward, also of Ohoka. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. Harris, and Mis-s Olive Heald officiated as organist. The church, which had been beautifully decorated by church friends of the bride, was filled to overflowing, as, despite the very inclement weather, a large concourse of friends and relatives had come from all parts of the district to be present at the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory satin marocain, with radium lace sleeves and trimming of pearls, finished at the waist with a circlet of hand-made roses. Her veil, which was arranged mob-cap style "with pearls and clusters of orange blossoms, fell in graceful folds to form a train, and her shower bouquet was of white hot-house flowers tied with tulle.

She was attended by her niece, Miss Iris Vaughan, of Clarkville, who wore apricot crepe de chine and a black laee hat with streamers, and posy of apricot flowers, and carried a shower bouquet of apricot flowers and tulle to match. Ngaere Holland, a tiny niece of the 'bride, who made a dainty flower-girl in turquoise blue crepe de chine, trimmed with sealloped frills, wore a band of hand-made flowers in her hair and carried a posy of apricot roses. Little Jamie Naisbitt, an even more diminutive nephew of the bridegroom, who acted as page boy, wore a suit, of ivory velvet.

Mr Beginald Pearce accompanied the bridegroom as best man.

As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe by Wynsome Gilling, another tiny niece. After the ceremony, Mrs Pearce, the mother of the bride, received the guests at the Ohoka Public Hall. Mr 3 Pearce wore a navy costume braided in black with black hat relieved with gold, nnd carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Mrs James Ward, the mother of the bridegroom, wore a costume of striped white Bilk jersey cloth, and fawn georgette hat trimmed with forget-me-nots and ribbon.

Over one hundred guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast, where the usual toasts were honoured. In the evening the guests were entertained at the hall by Mr and Mrs Pearce, when dancing and musical items were enjoyed till the early hours of the morning, with Mr E. Pearce as M.C.

The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold expanding wristlet watch, to the bridesmaid a gold pendant and chain, and to the flower-girl a gold bangle. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a solid leather suit-ease. Mr and Mrs M. Ward left by motor for the south, the bride wearing a navy costume handsomely braided, fawn crepe de chine hat, mole gabardine coat, and mole marabout stole. ' THE FIRST DRESSMAKER. PARIS HOLDS A CONTEST. Tho French, like ourselves, are in the throes of a great struggle, the London "Daily Telegraph" said recently. They have chosen the cause of strife with better taste. While we only contend about who is to be Prime Minister, they are engaged in a much subtler and more interesting contest —nvho is the First Dressmaker? The dispute is not about priority in time, for obviously that honour belongs to Eve, but in genius. Every department has been holding a competition, and in due time the departmental conquerors will fight one another for the laurel of the "Queen of French Dressmakers." For, Republic though she is, France recognises that in the Arts, there are kings and! queens by divine right. Jt is confidently expected that the Republic will confer upon her Majesty the Dressmaker a decoration, and surely, on the principle that "who drives fat oxen should himself be fat," it is right that a mistress of the art of decoration should be decorated. We have as yet only tidings of tlie competition in Paris. It was arranged upon* austere academic principles. What was asked of the young dressmakers was not the phantasies of untrammelled invention. Not for them in a fine frenzy rolling to use strange colours and rare materials. They were confined to the classic manner. They, were condemned to black satin. They had to "work together without contact with the outsi'i.3 world." How lone the ordeal.lasted vo are not informed, nor has anv muiniur of what one said, of •inrther's "i nation" reached us, but wo are credibly informed that they all _ came cm alive. The winner, acclaimed "Firs', Dressmaker in Paris," •-■as seen her salary jump from 7000 to 40,000 francs a year. What, estir.iatftd in filthv lucre, the value of the First Dressmaker in France will be we can not guess. But why should these competitions be limited to the dressmakers ? Valuable, necessary in civilised society though tbty.are, there are other precious servants of humanity. Why aoi> a King or the Tailors? Why not a competition to produce a t,rana mailer of the art and mystery of the haberdasher? How much more beautiful the world might be if the decoration of the male form received due encouragement! . .^