WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18347, 2 April 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Th* Lady Editor -erlll be pleased to receivs for publication in the "Women's Comet" Items cf social or personal nvtn. Such items should be fnlly authenticated, and engagement notices mnst bear tne signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters aStcting, or of interest to, women.

Captain Bone and Miss T>. Bene (Girls' Hi'/h School) leave bv the Rcmuera for England and tlie Continent.

Mr and Mrs 7J. Barrett (U.S.A.) are staying at Warner's Hotel.

Miss K. 0. Lewis Mrs F. L. Roberts, and Mr and Mrs A. R. Galhr:;it!i (Wellington) are among the guests at the United Servico Hotel.

Among the guests at th? Clarendon Hotel are Mr and Mrs Basil King (Sydney) mid Mr and Mrs 11. W. Johnson (Johannesburg;.

Lady Rhodes is coming to town today to stay with Mrs George Rhodes. "Beverley." Sir Heaton - Rhodes and Major and Miss Betty liunter-Blair are deer-stalking in the country.

Lady Ward, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs Bernard Wood (Fendalton),.will return next week to Wellington. whore she and Sir Joseph Ward have taken Mr Tolhurst'a hoisc for a term.

Mr and Mrs Walter Fuller, of Oriental Bay. Wellington, have booked passages to London iiy the Corinthic, leaving Wellington on June 6th. Miss Miro Gopperth was met by her colleagues in the office of the Official Assignee recently, and presented with a silver-mounted oak afternoon tea tray in honour of her approaching marriage. Mr A. W. Watters (Official Assignee) made the presentation.

At the Women's Christian Temperance Union Conference at Dunedin. Mrs Don (Dunedin) was re-elected president Mrs T. E. Taylor (ChristcKurch) was elected vice-president. Miss Henderson (Christchurch) secretary, and Mrs Bcndely (Auckland) treasurer. Miss Molly Cato (Hawke's Bay) is arriving in Christ'diurch this morning, and will- siay -with Miss Betty Gotterill (Cashmere inils). . ' ' Miss Mildred KuMell (Avonside) has been spending a holiday at Auckland. Mrs Colin Me.lntosh (West Eyreton) has returned home from her holiday spent at Hanmer Springs. The Misses Wilson (Clifton) left yesterday for England and the Continent. Dr. and Mrs Fvfc-Slater (Sumner), who left a year ago for England and Scotland, have returned to Sumner. Mrs T. Overton (Lakeside) and her sister, Miss Gnrforth, are staying at the Convalescent Home,> Cashmere Hills.

• Mr Furncss 'James, "after spending over a year studying dancing in- London, has arrived in Sydney, where he is &t present fulfilling an engagement at the Hotel Australia. Mr James is sailing by the Marama for New Zeaand expects to a:rivo in church on April 14th. Madame Yasnovsky, of Leningrad, who is visiting the Dominion in order to interest its people in .the opportunities and tragedifi3,of'Eussi.i, 'Will address her first Christchurch meeting* in the Oxford terrace School Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock. It is a women's meeting, and Madame will tell of what she regards as the most remarkable religious movement of modern times. The big euchre party for a brand new iivc-seatei- touring ear will be held tomorrow, Friday night, at the Caledonian Hall: Twenty valuable prizes will be given and aU- the winners of these prizes will participate in the grand final tournament for the new ear.

The final -of the euchre aggregate for the English piano deranged by the Excelsior Euchre Assembly will take place to-night in the Caledonian Hall. A meeting of the Sclwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held on Tuesday night. Miss A. F. Ironside, lady superintendent, presided over a good attendance of members. After vthe transaction of business, the quarterly inspection was held. Mr Hoddinott, district superintendent, Mrs H. H. Smith, lady corps superintendent, Mrs Middleton, lady inspector of stores, and Major Borrie, divisional surgeon, were in attendance. First aid and, roller bandaging tests were held. At the conclusion the division was complimented on the good attendance and efficiency.

Mrs J. Clive (Hastings street) gave nn enjoyable "kitchen evening" on Saturday for Miss Addie Clive; who is shortly to bo married-to Mr V. Melville. The guest , of liOnour was the recipient of many useful presents. The evening iir music, games, and cards. Among.those present were: Mr and Mrs T. Lane, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs Fuller, Mr and Mrs Waters, Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs Turner, Mr and Mrs Giddens, Mr and Mrs H. Lane, Air and Mrs Elder, Mesdames Wolfrey, McKenzie, Fitzsimmons, Rankin, Mioses Brice, McKenzi?, Cox, Clive, Rankin (2), Wolfreys, Giddehs, and Fitzsimmons, Messrs McKenzie (2), Clive (2), and Cox. PERSUASIVE FURS. Beyond a doubt the winter of 1925 excels the'highest Fashion standards of former years in vaiiety and charm of tho mode in Furs as a shipment of beautiful Seal Coata trimmed with Russian Skunk which has just reached Madame Mcnere, 1'27 C'ashel street, opposite Beaths' will undoubtedly portra}-. —M6631 The Charm of Youth may be yours' The marvellous beauty secrete ol ancient Egypt preserve and restore youth. Groy hair restored without dyes. Superfluous hair removed painlessly and permanently. _ A delightful complexion ensured. Egyptus Toilet Booms, Fletcher's Buildings, Colombo street. 'Phone oloS.. —6 "Patricia" has opened a large range of Autumn and Winter Wear, and invites your inspection of these Choice (inoosl You aro also advised to place orders early for Hand-Knitting, for which this shop is famous. Exclusive Dressmaking and Millinery. We do Hemstitching at shortest notice. Corner Montreal and Victoria streets. 'Phone 2JU3M. 14206 Evening Shoes! Pannelis', 105 Manchester street are selling best quality black satin courts at only 14s 6d: they were* 40s. P6655-6449 a slimlTgure. _ Here is a way of becoming slim without massage, dieting or drugs. Merely take an ordinary hot bath in which you have dissolved some Clarks' Reducing Bath Salts sold by E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square. Refreshing and in- , vigoratinj* they will cause roar superflous ffeli to quickly melt awav. I 58707-41

The dinners of tlio T,.G.U. Medal Mat-h. playe-i at the Shirley links yt'>--tcriii'.v, were Miss Edna White-i'arsms in the Filver nved-il division. ami Mi--~ Njmw-vc !c Cren in the bronze lupd.i! division. Miss White-Ps>r.-:<">n>. Mav Newton. Miss le Cren. .Mis- H;i!inai T.'it'ghnm. Mis.; M;»cfarl.ino reduced their handicap.:. At the Kniapoi <-ro:p-ct grrrr. osi Tuesd.-iy ."fternoon, opportunity va~ i.iken io bid rarovcll to Mrs W. B. >«<-iitr, who is shortly leaving for D:mfdin. The president r t th-2 club. Mr-> T. R. Lcithead. in expressing regret at tin.' loss of an enthusiasti;; member, presented the ?:ie?t of the afternoon with n silk moire !::■-nribag. A progressive to-ini.":nent.. arr-neeil by Mr. .J. ( . Lord and Miss Xieholsen. ivcs played at Wilding Park yesterday afternoon and proved most enjoyable r.m! Thirty-eight players. repre.-'enuith e oi' most of the eitv and M'burbu Hubs. tor.k part !ii the in---1 r-|"t'-e prize-'.vi-,,i-f r.-, bei:rc: Miss Hall and Miss O'SuDivnn A'.i'■thor tn'iniament will he played at Wilding Park on Wpfhie-rday. V<riti»g to n friend in Christchurch. under date M::rr-!i 'Jlsf. Mr Xevill-Smith mentions tiiat he has taken a siudio in Wynyard square. Sydney, and is busy teaching singing and fulfilling concert engagements. The "Katoomba (Blu'Mountains) Daily." just to hand, contains a most complimentary account of a song-recital given at T.eurn bv Mr XeviH-Sniitii. assisied by Mrs .1. K. Carsou, A.TJ.C.M.. solo pianist. and Mr du Boulay. violinist. '.Mr Xevill-Smith hopes to revisit Christchurch at the end of this rear.

Just previous to her departure tor A\ ellin?ti;n. her iutnre heme-. Mrs O. •T. J. Alpeis was the guest of honour ah a delightful morning tea p;rtv. given in il-o private reception sooin at Ballantvne'.s. bv ATi-« Malcolm Powrifand Mrs L. M. Mo!ineau\. Anion-t the inrnv gue.-t-' wero Mr* Alpor-s. Mi's T)oti:i!fl T)iiii.-iin. M r I'iudlay Mrs W. (>. Criinholl Maurice <Wesson. Mrs T.'Miil. Mrs IT. O. D. Men res. Mrs A K. Firth. Mrs K. T. lieece, Mrs [{. J. I.o'ighr.'n. Miv. G. Ij. Mauuering Mrs H. K:d>cu. .Mrs Maclean. .Mr- f. (;ib-nn. Mr- ( lories C(ir>|,er. Mrs TT. >. Lawrence Mrs Wriv Xolan. Mrs K. J. Cnrdner. Mrs M. IT. Oodby. > W. Da--. Mrs Onv l'aseno. Mrs Fr.rk C-uviishnu-, Mrs GeoryW c-;ton. Mrs .Toh-i -Stevenson Mrs C. li. Xedwill. Miss M<>|ineaux. Mca We:;tall. Mrs Gerald anil Mi;- a Virginia Cane. Mrs F. Wedd was hostess at a most enjoyable farewell partv given on S.-it-urday at her heme, Richmond terrace. Xew Brighton, in honour of Mr !'. "Wedd and Mr A. Klliq. who arc leaving sliortly l'or n trip to England. The recept.icn room was decorated with autumn leaves and old gold flowers by Mrs W. Higgs. During the evening, competitions and games were held, and musical items were rendered by Mr and Mrs Danholt and Miss M. Wedd. Mr Wedd and Mr Ellis received a wallet of notes, with the best wishes from their friends. Mr A. Ellis responded on beTiaJiMof Mr Wedd ajid himself. A niong.it the guests were;—Mr and Mrs Dauholt, Mr and Mrs J. Moir, Mr and Mrs Collins, Mr. and Mrs Lancaster, Mr arid Mrs Turner, Mr and Mrs Higgs, Mr and Mrs Wedd, Mrs Borley, Miss M, Wedd, Mrs S. Lancaster, Mrs M. Higgs, Mr V. Moir, Mr A. Ellis, Mr T. Bolder, and Mr I. Lancaster. ■ ■ • ■ On Tuesday morning Mis" X'orali le Lievre was the guest of honour at yet another delightful gift party. Mrs W. E. M. Jaeobson and the Misses Agatha and Isobcl Corbett were the hostesses, at the residence of Mrs W. E. M. Jaeobson, Dalguerie street, Akaroa. A . delightful time was spent. Dancing and golf-putting "was" indulged in on the lawn, Miss Myrtle le Lievre winning the competition. Great amusement was caused during the opening of the handsome collection of gifts. Amongst those present were: Miss Xorah le Lievre, Lorna Robinson, Ethel and May le Lievre, Hazel Innes, Kathleen and Eileen Kay, Edith Bruce, Kathleen Craeroft Wilson, Dorothy Leete, Petrie, A. Bro'cherie, A. .Purchas, A. Petrie, Mabel and A. Jaeobson, Elsie Westenra, Myrtle, Aileen and Jeanette le Lievre, Mrs McCaull (Invercargill), and Mrs Hugh le Lievre!

An interesting incident is related by the secretary of the Wanganui Hospital Board of a lady, who the other day called at the Board's office and desired to pay her maintenance account. No account was presented, and the'lady was asked • for particulars, including, if possible, date of treatment in the hospital. The lady pondered a moment, and then stated that she received treatment during the latter end of the year 1887 and the beginning of 1888. The. lady was then told that the amount had been written -off many years ago, -but she replied that the amount had not been written off her conscience, and she did not wish to die without paying the debt. A reduction was suggested, but this the lady emphatically refused, pointing out that the amount represented the cost of maintenance while an inmate of the hospital and consequently no reduction would be accepted.

The water-coloured photographs (the work of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Koss, of Wellington) which are on vie*' in Messrs H. lusher and Son's art gallery, JUigh .street, are attracting a good deal of attention. The photographs are far more than mere photographs — they are genuine works of art. The artist has used the utmost care in his selection of the particular scenes to be taken, and each has some highly distinctive feature. The effects of light and shade are remarkable, and the views of well-known spots in London, ttith the ever-present fog banging over the buildings and monuments like a pall, include many fine studies. The photograph lias been taken, always with an eye to the most suitable, subject for subsequent colouring, which has been done by Mis Ross. The result is a series of pictures, that puts many oils, which have taken perhaps months of work, in the shade. From time to time vesterdav groans of people interested inspected the collection and sales were satisfactory from the point of view of the artists, as well as the purchasers. Some of the pictures have been bought for hanging in sneh buildings as schools and colleges. Others have caught the eyes of tourists and others again have taken the fancv of local photographers and artists. The collection will be on view and open for sales for about three weeks. In the Mayoress's room at the City Council Chambers, yesterday morning, the Mothers' Cottage Sub-committcc of the,Plunket Society gave, a farewell party for Miss Lindschaw, who has been matron of the Baby Hospital at Cashmere Hills, and who is leaving shortly for Australia. Mrs Flesher acted as hostess, and Mrs Gilmour, president of the snb-committcc. expressed appreciation of Miss Lindschaw's excellent work at the Baby Hospital, and regret at her departure from Christchurch. Miss Lindschaw, in reply, thanked the subcommittee for the assistance given by its members, and handed Urs Gilmour a four-leaved shamrock and five sovereigns, to be laid on the foundation stone of the Mothers' Cottage, with the hope that the traditional good luck of the four-leaved shamrock would attend the work of the Society. Amongst the ladies present were: Miss Lindschaw, Mrs Flesher, Mrs Gilmour. Mrs J. Craeroft Wilson, Mrs H. A. Knight (Racecourse Hill), Mrs ,T. Overton (Lakeside), Mrs Gordon Fulton (Amberley), Mrs Macintosh (Cust), Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs A. H. Bristed, Mrs Cecil Wood, Mrs John Stevenson, Mrs J. Selby (Aylesbury), Mrs E. Harris (Belfast), Mrs R. G. Wolff, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs Skurr Mrs Mcßean (Springston), Mrs W. Ingle, Mrs Preston (Lyttelton), and Mrs'Cunningham (Ellesmere).

WEDDINCS.

lIODCES—OAKLEY. A wedding of widespread interest vr".< solemnised recently at St. Andrew's Cliur.li. Asiihurtnn. when Belinda Catiior:ne. daughter of Mr an<l Mrs William Oakley. "Oakhnrn.'' Ashburton. and J:ini>"> Monmouth Hodges, of Brisbane. Queensland. elder son of Mr ami Mrs James Hodge.'. "IJapanui." Taranaki. were married I>y the Rev. A. G. Trviiie. Miss Watt presided at the <.rgan. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride, and tlie full of which the hridc had been a prominent member, was in at t"nda nee.

The bride, who was given away bv lier father, wore a graceful gown of white brocaded satin, cut on classical lines. From two clasps of brilliants on the shoulders fell a long court train, embroidered with brilliants and lined with cameo pink georgette. Orange blossom, arranged in circular bands, held her tulle veil in place. She carried ■i shower bouquet of pale pink begonias and gladioli. The bride w;is by four bridesmaids, Misses Madeline (ehief'i. Muriel and Gwendoline Oakley, and Lindo Davidson (< 'hristchurch). All wore simple frocks of French georgette in shades of cameo pink, apple green, lavender, and apricot respectively. Each carried a shower bouquet of hothouse flowers and wore a wreath of silver shot flowers to tone with her frock. A picturesque group of attendants was completed by two small flower girls. Elma Stabler and Dorothy Oakley (niece of the bride). They were suitably attired in dainty frocks of pale blue crepe suede, while 'wreaths of blue forget-me-nots held in place their blue radium lace veils. Each carried a posy of piifk and blue flowers. •Little Trevor Oakley (nephew of the bride) in ;• white velvet suit with lace frills, carried out the duties of train bearer. Mr .John Oaklev, the bride's brother.

v.as best man,, and Messrs Allister Oakley (cousin of the bride), Ciaude Anderson and Keg. Pellew were groomsmen.

After tlie ceremony, Mr and Mrs Oakley entertained about one liundred and fifty guests at "Oakburn," their residence, where a dainty breakfast was served in a marquee on the lawn. Mrs Oakley, mother of the bride, wore a becoming gown of black panne velvet with vestee of cream lace and lavender ribbon and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of Mchaelnias daisies and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mot Iter, Mrs Hodges, wore navy blue soiiplo satin and hat t» match. She carried a pretty bouquet of crimson carnations.

Among those present were: Rev. A. G. and Mr 3 Irvine, Mr and Mrs J. Hodges (''Rapaiiui"), Mrs J. Dobson (Hawera) Mr and Mrs Uobert Oakley, and Miss M. G. Oakley ("Overdale"), Mr and Miss J. Ilodges (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A.'V. Barrett, Mrs and Miss Collins, Mr and Mrs A. L. Oakley, (Hazelburn), Mrs E. G. Hayward, Mr and Mrs W. S. Anderson, Mr and Mrs «S. Corbett, Mr and Mrs L. A. Oakley, Mr and Mrs liavmond Oakley, Mr ami Mrs W. J. Kobcrtson, Mr and Mrs W. Withero Bell. Mr and Mrs W. G. Gallagher, Mrs and Miss Hunter, Mr and Mrs Keg. Collins, Mrs Kountree, Mrs Stabler, Mr and Mrs M. Knox, Mr aiid Mrs M. Macale, Mr J. Oakley sen., Mr and Mrs' E. N. Johnson. Mrs Humphreys, Mr and Mrs J. M. AVilkie, Mrs Osborne, Mrs ffnd the Misses Sparrow, Mr and Mrs E. G. Craighead, Mrs Williams, Misses Olive and Vera Davidson (Christchurch), Mrs T. and Miss Corbett, Mrs Carletou and Mrs Clifton Kemp (Christchurch), Miss Galbraith, Mr and Mrs J. T. Lewis, Miss Margaret Morrison, Misses K. and M. Anderson, Dr. Kvburn, Messrs Lisle Oakley, K. Ford, Sutton-Smith (Boowecna", Queensland), Ross,~S. .Wilson, and many others'. HOT—LANDER. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Barnabas's Church, Fendalton, recently,, when Phylli* ;Hele)ie l^ n(J ersecond daughter of Mr and Mrs u. 11. Lander. Fendalton, was married to Vere Hunt, second son of Mr F. Hunt, Papanui. The ceremony was conduct «1 by the Rev. H. S. Lc-ch, vicar ol St. Barnabas'e. The bride, who was given awav by Mr-Brown, wore a beautiful frock of white channnnte. The veil, hand embroidered by girl friends of the bride,' was arranged in mob-cap 'Style, surmounted by a wreath of crange blossoms. and she carried a bouquet ot pale pink end cream roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Muriel "Worthington. of Cashmere Hills, who wore a dainty frock of Princess Mary blue crepe de chine, finished with bands of gold tissue, a,, black ninon picture hat. and carried a bouquet or asters and maidenhair fern. Mr Allen Dann acted as best man. The party left the church to the Strains of the Wedding March «nd were met -it the door by showers of confetti and the happy smiles of many well-wishere.

The wedding breakfast was held at the Beresford. where Mrs G. It. Lander, mother of the bride, received the guests, assisted by Mrs W. Crawford, sister of the bridegroom. Mrs Lander wore .1 dove grey frock coat with touches of saxe-bluc and a saxe-blu-? and white hat; Mrs Crawford wore a <Teain jersey silk costume and white straw hat trimmed with blue . silk. Among the guests were: Mrs Wag hornOwen, Worthington, Hunt, Crawford, Miss' Worthington, Darin (3), fjoldey, Proffitt. Etches, Messrs George Wor-thing-Niel, Davison, G. I*. Cooper, Brown. Pickles, Dann (2), C. Thomson, E. Mclnnis and others. *■' Tho bride's going-away frock was of accordion-pleated nigger-brown marocain, worn with a smart close-fitting liat of bronze plush. The honeymoon is to be spent at Tim;iru and The Hermitage, Mt. Cook. FIXCH—ALLEN. A pretty wedding was celebrated recently at Merivale Church by Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt, when Annie Gertrude Allen, youngest daughter of M" and Mrs T. Allen, of Office road, Merivale, was married to Alfred Finch, son of Mr and Mrs Finch, of Lincoln, England. The Bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart frock of ivory marocain with draped panel, caught with a big buckle of pearls. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom and pearls, and her bouquet was of white roses, orchids, and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by her two nieces, Miss Doris Robinson, who wore green crepe dc chine and silver leaves, and Miss Rita Polkinghorn, who wore apricot pink crepe dc chine. Mr E. Clarke was best man, and Mr H. Allen, brother of the bride, was groomsman.

The reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, a marquee being erected on the lawn. When Mr and Mrs Finch left for the north, where the honeymoon is being spent, the bride wore a mole costume and saxe blue hat.