WOMEN'S CORNER.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18412, 19 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER.

Tho Lady Editor will tie 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. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson and Miss Fergusson were entertained at luncheon at the Sign of the Takahc, Cashmere Hills, yesterday, by Colonel and Mrs J. Studholme. Included in the party were Miss Orr-Ewing, Mrs Algar Williams, Mr Studholme, jun,, Commander David Boyle (retired), and Mr J. Rhodes. Mrs T. J. Stephens is spending a few weeks' holidav in Greytown with her sister, Mrs* W* M. Allan. Mr 3 Lance Cooke (Walton, Waikato), who has been visiting her mother, Mrs J. Steel ("Coverham,". Spruydon), has returned home. Miss Moorhouse is spending a few weeks at Hanmer. The Misses Gerard (Fendalton) and Miss Murray Aynsley are leaving early next month for a two months' trip to Honolulu. Mrs T. A. Hamilton is leaving by to-dav's express to visit her daughter, Mrs Maurice ]e Cren, Timaru. Misa Lily Bicknell, who has been visiting relatives on Cashmere Hills, returns to-night to Wellington. Mrs Guthrie and her daughter, Mrs Grant (Mackenzie Country) are amongst the guests at Warwick House. Miss Dorothy Chryetall is motoring to Mt. Thomas to-morrow to spend a few days with Mrs Brown. Miss Girlie Macgibbon (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Leonard Wilson. ! Miss Joyce Gibson has returned from Dunedin. j Miss Helen Ricb is leaving next ■ week to visit friends in Dunedin. Mrs Williams (Geraldinc) is spending a week with Mrs W. Sams, Cashmere Hille. i Mrs Wilfred Hall is spending a few days in town and is staying at Warwick House. Miss Margaret Harper is staying with Miss Fay Gibson, Fendalton. Mrs David Howlett (Auckland) is staying with Mrs Lawrie Wyles, Idris road. ... Mr and Mrs S. Mackenzie (Timaru), Mr and' Mrs A. B. Mackenzie, Miss Mackenzie,. . and L. P. Mackenzie (Timaru) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Mrs W. H. Montgommery (Little River) is a gue&t- at the United Service Hotel. .-.. / t v : ■ '. The, engagement is announced, of Bertha, only daughter of''Mr and Mrs S. J. Hitchins ("To Rangi," Mill road, Waimato), to Stanley, only son of Mr and Mrs A\ Riach (Balclutlia). *""" A London cable says: Miss Stella Murray, New Zealand contralto, singing at a concert, at the Aeloian Hall, before a crowded audience, including "Dame Mclba, had a most appreciative reception. A whist drivo.will be held to-morrow evening in tho card room at tho Caledonian Hall, when valuablo prizes will be given. A long night streamer carnival dance will be held to-morrow night at'the [Caledonian Hall by tho Christchurcti | Danco Assembly, /_ At tho annual meeting of the Melanesiari Mission yesterday, a motion of sympathy was accorded Miss L. S. G. Cameron, secretary of the Diocesan Mission office, who is indisposed. The following members of a First Aid Class, who have received instruction in first aid to the injured, under the auspices of the.St. John Ambulance. Association, have been successful in passing the examination, and have qualified for the certificate of the Association: —Mrs J. Rountree, Misses E. H. Armstrong, J. H. Baker, E. Best, K. M. B. Brewins, C. M. Dallas, F. L. Gritton, M. Heslip, E. E. Innos, E. M. Innes, E. Jowett, XT-. N. Palmer, I. E. Patchett, R. Lumb, F. L. Smee, I. Thompson, D. Wederell. Miss Alice Pascoo and Miss Fay Gibson were joint hostesses yesterday at a -particularly merry and enjoyable morning tea party, given at Ballantyne's, in honour of Mies Mollie Norton, whoso marriage takes place on Tuesday. The guests wore Misses Peggy and Mollie Norton, Mrs George Reid, Mrs Gerald Gerard Misses Joan Reid (Oamaru),* Joyco Gibson, Lettice Tapper, Virginia Cane, Marie and ■ Pauline Kitto, Peggy Poulton, Kathleen Irving. Margaret Scott, Isabel Turrell, Betty and Mollie Black, Betty Overton, and Margaret Harper. The good news that tho Banks Peninsula. Racing Club's meeting is to bo held at Riccarton —not at Motukarara —on Saturday, has added greatly to the popular interest in this sporting event. The country racecourse is a delightful spot in good weather, when visitors from far and near can picnic under the trees, but there is no doubt that "racegoers, particularly women, would hesitato hefore journeying to Motukarara in the depth of winter. The most alluring of sylvan scenes lose much of their charm in the breath of an icy blast. In generous sporting spirit the Canterbury Jockey Club have, at very short notice, lent their g-ounds at Ricarton to the Banks Peninsula Club, whose course, owing to the recentrains, is not in a fit condition for racing. The Brackenfield Hunt Club have combined with the Banks Peninsula Club for to-morrow's i.ieeting, so an exceptionally good day's sport is promised. Abanco, the world-famous sheeting, unbeaten for value and hard wear, is now being rushed at Is lid per yard for 54in, and 2s lid for 80in. Manchester House, direct importers of Irish linens, Colombo street (next E. Beece, Ltd.). —82820

Sale time at Minerva Salon is creating a busy stir, Evening Frocks and Costumes being sold at less than halfprice, with a further 10 per cent, off all new stock and orders. Call and inspect at 174 Cashel street (above Jones, McCrostie), or ring 'Phone 3485. / N F42SG Staso, the finest Suede Shoe Cleaner on the market, is procurable in fawn medium and dark brown for Is, forwarded to any address, from Pannell's 105 Manchester street. 6 BREAKFAST ON WASHING DAT. With Verbena, washing is done almost as Boon a3 breakfast. No hard work no worry, but clothes spotlessly clean! Verbena Soap just eats, up the dirt, leaving the clothes clean and unharmed. Ask your grocer for Verbena and insist on having it. " __2

The many friends of Mrs Fred Tattle, who recently underwent an operation iu "The Limes" private hospital, will be pleased to hear that she is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. An. enjoyable tennis match between teams from the Avonside and Opawa. Tennis Clubs was played at the Opawa courts yesterday afternoon, and resulted in a win for Avonside by 118 games to 99 games. The Avonside Club was represented by Miss May Speirs, Mrs Donaldson, Miss Muirson, Mrs Mottram, Mrs B'allan, Miss M. Dorman, Mrs Price, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Fleming, and Miss Whitta. The Opawa players were Misses Lorna Saunders, Merle Miller, Mavis Saunders, E. Bowron, Mrs Fred Armstrong, Mrs Steeds, Miss Reid, Mrs Tregear, Mrs Brooke, and Miss Travers. The Christ church Division of St. - John Ambulance Brigade met on Wednesday. Dr. Fullon gave an instructive address on wounds graphically describing tlie process Nature worked in healing, and way accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Correspondence was read from the Canterhifry School of Engineering, asking for instruction in first aid. Two demonstrators were appointed to attend. Tho Canterbury Methodist Ladies' Missionary Auxiliary opened a two days' bazaar in the Durham street schoolroom yest-erday afternoon. The sale was ofheiaJly opened by Mr J. A. Flesher in the presence of a large number of prospective buyers. There was an excellent display of saleable goods, and judging by the business being done, the results should l)e very satisfactory. The sale will lie continued this afternoon and eveuing, when it is hoped continued interest will be shown and the amount aimed at realised. A short musical programme will be given this evening. The stall-holders are:— Work. Mrs Overton; cake, Mesdames Wright and Ellen ; produce. Mesdames Brown and Berrv; book, Mrs Moor; handkerchief, Mrs Butler; miscellaneous, Mesdames MoClelland and Hardinsrham: sweets, Mrs Lucas; flowers, Sister Mabel; bran tub. Cashmere ladies: post office. Miss Wright: afternoon tea. St. Albans ladies; shooting gallery, Mr Bradley. A delightful party was given at the residence of Mr and Mrs Coombs, Riccarton, in celebration <of the coming of ac;e of their youngest daughter, Phyllis. The rooms 'were tastefully decorated with streamers of pink and mauve, and bunches of evergreens, while hanging balloons of many colours added to the gaiety. The dainty supper was served on a table adorned with branches of cherry blossoms, and a pretty birthday cake decorated with 21 kewpies was cut by she guest of the evening, the usual toasts being sung with musical houours. Mrs Coombs wore a frock of black satin charmante relieved with gold lace, while Miss Phyllis Coombs's , frock was of cyclamen pink crepe de i chine and lace. Those contributing musical items during the evening were Mises Loader and Coombs and Messrs R. Robinson, J. Brown, A. Wallace, A. Lovat, T. Grogan, A. Burns, D. Mitchell, and others. Competitions and dancing were also enjoyed by the guests, amongst whom were:—Misses M. Angas, W. Hewland, D. Densein, 8. Wise, I. Woodhousc, P. Buist, I. McNab, Coombs (3), .Campbell (2), O'Bryden, M..Broomhead, G. Searing, and Messrs J. Brown, R. Jack, L. Wise, N. Pearce, M.-Petty; D. Mitchell, T. Grogan; A. Wallace, A, Odgers, G. Burns, Coombs (4), B. Forsyth, A. Johnson, J. Milne, G. Barnard, ,B. Mincher, A. Angas, and many others. ■ • On Monday night the Wembley Club held the. fourth .of a.series of. fortnightly dances in St. Mary's Memorial Hail, Manchester street. Despite the inclement weather, about sixty couples danced to the spirited music of Marston's Orchestra. Carnival novelties "and"a delicious home-made supper add- | ed further to the enjoyment of those prosent,; among whom were:—Mr and ! Mrs Cyril. Ward, Mr and Mrs R. B. Cape-Williamson, Mr and Mrs M. Prendergast, Mr and. Mrs Armstrong, Mr and Mrs McPhail, Mr and Mrs Beauvais, Mr and Mrs P. Wilks, Mr and Mrs A. Newson,. Mr .and Mrs Langcy, Mes- ' dames G. Clafkson, W. Whclan, N. Duncan, O'Reilly, Misses Agnes Darby, Maxine McGill, Ellie Church, 11. Flood, Patsic Maher, Elsie Ives, Molly Darby, E. Perkins, E. O'Carroll, V.'Cotter, Ida Bradford, o'Leary,\ Alma Finnerty, C. Hill, E. Riordan, Madden, C. O'Mailey, E. O'Connell, E. Noonan, F. Olliver, K. Noonan, Callaghan, J. Maloncy, M. Fogarty, Daphne Holmes, F. Hunt, D. Welsh, A. and M. McTiguo, Rene Pedder, Messrs F. R. Wauchop, F. Nivon, T. Anderson, .McGinty, A. Vincent, E. W. Christian, F. Fogarty, B. Taylor, K. Power, I*;. A.Holley, R. O'Mailey, M. Pengelly, V. Ward, A. P. Nicholls, R. Rigby, B. Darby, A. Viz'er, F. Squire, "\V. Quin, R. Armitage, C. Sproston, F. Amodeo, A. O'Reilly, C. M. Barnett, G. I H. MeLennan, E. Brightling, J. Payno, L. Neil; A. McDonald, D. Neil, J. Prendergast (hon. secretary), and others.

„ GREEN AND GOLD BALL. The members of the Technical Collego Past and Senior Students' Association held its annual ball last night in the Winter Garden, .where Sutherland's Jazz Band supplied spirited music. The members of the committee responsible for the success of the ball were Mr A. E. Harvey (president), and Mrs Harvey Misses B. Ward (secretary), D. Dickinson, I. Agassiz, Messrs F. Booth, H. Gasson, V. Hahn, and W. Johnson. Amongst the ladies present were Mrs A. Hahn, Mrs H. Cato, Misses F. Cumberland, EHa Meynell, Elsie Meynell, Alys Ford, G. Mills, Hilda Johns, Winnie Dobbs. Sabina Cavanagh, Myrtle Bailey, R. S. Smith, F. Tant, S. Angus, P. Cattrall, N. Reid, M. Greenslade, E. Cunningham, M. Williamson, E. Booth, P. Grafton, Gladys Hoar, M. Richardson, Dorothy Blunt, R. \ Austin, Saidie Boyd, Ngaire Ashworth, ! Olivo Round, Muriel Johns, E. Shave, I Doris Haworth, B. Cattermole, R. Brown, A. Higgins, Irene TiHeyshort, Connie Edwards, Emily TiHeyshort, Dorothy Brien, Hazel "Shier, Gwen Shier, Freda Asquith, and May Hodges. / -— ■ WEDDINGS. INGRAM—ORME. The marriage of Miss Matilda Orme, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Orme, Robinson's Bay, to Mr Robert Cyril Ingram, of Wellington, an officer in the Union Steam Ship Co.'s service, was solemnised at Trinity Church, Akaroa, last Friday afternoon. The Rev. F. J. Tylee performed the ceremony. The church had been prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride. Mrs C. Hall presided at the organ, playing the "Wedding March" as the happy couple left the church. Tho bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, wore a dainty frock of grey marocain, simply made with long, tight-fitting sleeves, and a smart grey hat trimmed with an ostrich plume. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair ferns. The only bridesmaid was Miss Mary Orme, sister of the bride, who wore a beautiful frock of electric blue marocain, slightly frilled at the sides, with a black hat to match. Her bouquet was of chrysanthemums . and maidenhair fern. Mr Noel Duxbury acted as best man. After tho ceremony a reception was held in the Kowhai Te3 Rooms, where (Continued at foot of next column.)