WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18371, 2 May 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will toe 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 bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs R. J. Scddon, who has been the guest of licr daughter, Mrs W. S. Bean (the Vicarage, Addington), lias returned to "Wellington. Sir John and Lady Findlay have arrived ill Christchurch, and will stay until Tuesday. Mrs and Miss Wilkin (Fendalton) are spending a few days in Akaroa. Mrs H. S. Lawrence (Fendalton) has returned from Duncdin. Mrs J. E. Cuningham and her children are leaving by the Manuka to spend the winter in Victoria. Miss V. Brown has returned to Sedgemero after spending a month at Halswell as the guest of Mr and Mrs J. McDermott. Mr and Mrs G. R. Park (Kaikoura) are staying in Day's Bay, Wellington. Miss Kathleen Thomas (Sumner) has returned home from Wellington, where she has been studying elocution and dramatic art with Miss Helen Gard'ner. Mrs E. A. Allan (Feilding), Mrs J. B. Finney (Nelson), and Mr and Mrs L. Maides (Melbourne) are afc the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs Webling (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs Gardner (Oust) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs C. M. Ollivier and Mrs A. Reid will be in charge of a home-made cake stall in the vestibulo of Everybody's Theatre this morning. Besides cakes, there will bo a good stock of lemonhoney, mince'-meat, pickles, and preserves, as well as produce and flowers. The sale is in aid of St. George's Hospital Building Fund. An ordinary meeting of tlie Selwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Am-* bulance Brigade was held on Tuesday evening. Miss Ironside, the Lady. Superintendent, presided'over a large attendance,. Dr. Jessie Scott afterwards gave a very interesting and informative lecture to the members of the Christchurch, Selwyn, Avonside, and Beckenham Nursing Divisions. The lecture was attentively followed, and a? hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer. At her home on the Cashmero Hills yesterday afternoon, Mrs C. L. Nedwill was hostess at a delightful little party given in honour of Mrs Henry Wood, who is leaving, in : a few weeks, for England. Mrs Nedwill's guests included Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs Nancarrow, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs Henry Cotterili, Mrs J. H. Hall, Miss Nancarrow, Mrs Burnes Loughnan, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs Eric Harper, and Mrs E. J. Cordner.

II cannot be too strongly urged upon readers of this column not to leave one day longer getting their Furs remodelled by Madame Menere, 127 Cashel street, opp. Beatlis!, as the cold snap will set in at. any time and then there will be an eleventh hour rush with consequent congestion. M 6631

"Minerva" Salon ' is now showing Gabardine Coat-Frocks from 6 to S gns., Georgette Frocks at gns., and a new Check Overcoat, trimmed with Siberian Fur, at 6 gns. Outsisses are a speciality. Miss Kathleen Fuller, designer (lait'e John Court. Auckland), over Jones, McCrostie,. Cashel street. 'Phone 3485. If out of town please write for samples. " IM-IOU - CHILDREN'S SHOES. Warm feet for children are ensured with the Brown Sandal, Strap Shoes with crepe rubber soles obtainable from Pannells', 105 Manchester street, at 4 to 6, 5s 6d; 7 to 9, 6s 6d; 10,.7s 6d; 11 to 12, 9s; 13 to 1, 9s 6d. P6655 The beauty of- Cleopatra, renowned throughout tne ages, was never marred by superfluous iiair. _ Ancient toilet ' secrets, preserved to this day, tuccessfully removed "all traces of this disfigurement. You. too, can enjoy this treatment, . which does not employ needles or any harmful preparations. Consult Egvptus, Hair Specialists, Fletcher's .buildings, Colombo street (near Armagh street), or ring 'phone 5158. . , -r-tf CASABIANCA UP-TO-DATE. The boy stood on the bare wet deck and coughed and hacked with cold. "Try Kofgo," said the boatswain bold, "it's sure to cure that cold." And it did too —in fact gave relief with the very first dose. Yes, E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square, sell Kofgo. 58707 ' PURE MILK ONLY. Faithful attention to quality of milk, .delivered in sealed glass bottles, lias given very gratifying results. A. L. Thompson will now deliver onlyinMeri•vale.. Papanui, St. Albans and Lower Ricearton. Fcr prompt delivery write to-day to St. Albans Dairy, McFaddcn's road. . THE SHINGLE. CUT TO SUIT YOUR, STYIiE. The shingle hair trim is most becoming When its lines delicately emphasise your particular style of beauty. Shalimar Shingles are rightly famous for just this point—every shingle is cut to symbolise the individual. Hence iheir popularity and their unmistakable chic. 'Phone 628 for appointment. SHALIMAR TOILET ROOMS (Principal. Mrs S. Vaughan), 240 HIGH STREET (above Simp6on and "Williams). —l/

Miss Marjorie McDougall, next week's popular bride, was guest of honour at a eliarming evening bridge party given by Miss Connie Ledger at her home in Knowlcs street. The guests •were Misses Marjorie McDougall, Jean McDougall, Rosamond Wood, Mabcrley Bcadel, Barbara "Webb, Alix Kirk, Koi Rodgcrs, Yolaiide terrier, Enid .Minty, Dorothy Hay, Noclinc Knight, and Nancy Hartley. Great preparations have been made for St. Marv's annual parish fete to be held at the Addington vicaiagc grounds this afternoon. Beside a well-stocked stall for home-made cakes, preserves, savouries, and dainties of all kinds there will be produce and work stalls, and an afternoon, tea tent. The fete will be formally opened at 2.30 by the vicar, Canon W. S. Bean.

The St, Cecilia. Choir (inc.), which lias given such delightful concerts to its subscribers and the "public for the past two years lias decided to form a junior section, and elsewhere in this issue is an appeal for young ladies with good ivoices to join up. The members of this section will receive practically a free musical and singing education from the conductor.

Yesterday afternoon the ladies of the Hagley Golf Club played a flag match for prizes presented by Miss Thomson. Mrs Burns won the first prize, and Mrs Legh tho second prize. A match between teams drawn by the captain and the secretary resulted in a win for the captain's team. On Tuesday, May sth, a bogey match will be played.

As a mark of the -warm affection felt for her by the girls at St. Anne's Home, Mrs Henderson-Begg, who has done yeoman service in the cause of the home, was entertained by the sisters and the girls at a very cheery evening party, at which- musical items, games, and competitions were _ enjoyed by all. Mrs Begg, who is leaving shortly for England, was presented by the girls witn two handsome' volumes of fiction, and by the sisters with a beautiful bouquet. Deep regret was expressed at her impending departure from New Zealand, and best wishes extended for her future. Amongst those present were: —Mrs EL S. E. Turner, who succeeds Mrs Begg as honorary secretary and treasurer of St. Anne's Guild, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs Roberts, Miss Roberts, Mrs J. B. Batchelor, and Miss Margaret Bowen.

0)i the eve of her approaching marriage, Mrs Ivy Curragh, of Riocarton, was given a "kitchen ■ evening" by Mr and Mrs George Bastin, 91 1 ranees avenue, Sfe. Albans. A- most enjoyable time was spent, musical items being given by Miss Eileen Downing, Mr ItCrawford, Mr Taylor, and Mr and) Mrs Bastin. Games and competitions were won by Misses Curragh, Lena Messervey, Wheatley and Saggers, Messrs Frank Bastin and C. Ghons. Mr G. Bastin presented Miss Curragh with, many useful kitchen gifts, and Mr Green suitably responded. • Tlife evening was brought to' a happy ending with three cheera for Mr and Mrs Bastin. Among those present were Misses Curragh, P, Hansen, J; Hansen. H. Tulley, E. Downing, , K Preddy, A. Moran, M. Harris; S. Harris, E. Ghohs, L, Messervey, M» Weuikley, V. Saggers, Cron, Ford, L. Shute. R. Bennett, V, McGee, L. Barker, I. Cox and Garside, Mesdames Ghons and Maghon, Messrs Frank Bas-. tin, Simpson, Taylor, Green, Crawford and Rex Walker.

On Thursday afternoon, at her home at Uiccarton, Mrs S. G. Raymond, assisted by her daughter, Miss Maureen Raymond, entertained a number of friends at a particularly enjoyable musicale, given in honour of Miss Judith Mathias, who has recently returned to "New Zealand after three years' study of the violin at the Royal College of Music, London. Miss Mathias, who was accompanied on the piano by Mrs Maurice Gres&on, played with great breadth of tone and sympathy "A Song of India," "Londonderry Air," "Old English Dance," and other much appreciated items. Madamo. Gower Burns sang most artistically "The Star" by an American composer, and other songs, and Mrs Wilding contributed some delightful piano solos. Amongst the guests were Mrs BurnesLouglinan, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, Mrs Wilding, Mrs _W. Irving, Mrs J. B. Beckett, Madame Gower-Burns, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs H. O. D. MeaTes, Mrs Hamilton*, Mrs James Hay, Mrs E. Richardson, Mrs Gosset, Mrs MilnerHarris, Mrs W. Reeves (Reetton), Misses Tabart (2), Wilding, • Mathias, Humphreys, Gosset, Halmai Loughnan, Kathleen Irving, and Isabel Turr.ell....

PARENTS' NATIONAL EDIJCA- * TIONAL UNION. There was a record attendance at the monthly meeting of the Parents' National Educational Union, ' held last night at the residence of Mr and Mrs Edwin H. S. Hamilton, Garden road, Fendalton. Profeßsor Shelley presided, and after routine business had been disposed of, Professor H. Stewart delivered an informative address on' '.'The Value of Intensive feeading." . The speaker first referred'briefly to the educative advantages derived from the study of art, music, and literature. He then dealt with the comparative values of extensive and intensive reading, pointing out that many who read extensively derived little or no benefit from their reading. The Piofessor examined in detail the style, language and rhythm of passr.ge from "Guy Mannering," a stanza of Browning's "Home Thoughts, from the Sea," and two verses of A. E. Housman's "Epitaph on An Army of Mercenaries." At the conclusion of a really valuable, constructive address, rich in helpful suggestions, Professor Stewart was accorded a hearty vote of. thanks, on the motion of Archdeacon Haggitt. Delicious supper was served by the four, hostesses: Mesdames Edwin Hamilton, W. H. Clark, C. C. Davis, and Leonard Wilson, the dining-room and supper table being decorated with exquisite* roses. ■

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Edwin Hamilton, Mis W. Jameson, Mrs Nortou Francis, Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs Bigg-Wither, Miss Grigg, Miss Havilaar, Mrs A. A. McKellar, Mrs Kenneth Macdpuald, Mrs J. H. Wilson, Mrs Richmond, Dr. Helen Richmond, Mrs Leonard Wilson, Mrs E. J. Cordner, Mrs Malcolm Powrie, Mrs Gerald Mating, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs CC. Davis, Sirs Edwin Hay, Mrs Claudo Sawtell, Archdeacon and Sirs P. B. Haggitt, Mrs Hubert Jones, Miss Agnes Hay, Mrs H. S. E. Turner, Mrs C. L. Hart, Mrs Eric Harper, Mrs E. C. Huie, Mrs Denys Hoare, Mrs John Guthrie! Mrs J. H. Williams, Mrs Cowan (Akaroa), Mrs Percy Wynn Williams, fliTB Blosam, Mrs Merryn Stevenson, Mrs Maclaverty, Mrs -Percy- Overton! Mrs William Day, Mrs Trevor Foster Mrs J. A. S. Wait, Mrs Stuart Meares! Mrs Charles Cooper, and Mrs A. K Firth,