WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18430, 10 July 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The tad? Editor will lie pleased to receive for publication in the "Women'B Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such items should be full 7 authenticated, and engagement notices must boar ths signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women. Mr Justice Herdman and Mrs Herdman are visiting Christen urch. Lady Rhodes has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Cecil Wynn Williams and Miss Ruth Wynn W 7 illiams, who have been for a trip to Sydney, are returning to Christchurch this week. Miss Molly Cato (Hastings) who has been staying with Miss Betty Cotterill (Cashmere Hills), left for the north last night. Mr and Mrs Priddle (Blenheim) arestaying at Warner's Hotel. Miss Casey (Timaru) is among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs Harry Quane left last night for a'holiday visit to the North Island. Mr and Mrs W. D. Johnston, Cashmere, left for Sydney by last night's ferry steamer. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sims, "Wharema," Opawa, left last night, en routo for . Australia, where they intend spending some months. ' Mrs J. D. Lawrence, Sumner, is spending a holiday at Hanmor Springs. Mrs T. Blunden and Miss J. Blunden, of North Canterbury, left Christchurch last night for Gisborne, where they will spend a holiday. The engagement is announced of Phyllis, youngest daughter of Mr H. W. Harper, St. Albans, to Hugh, eldest son of Mr H. H.' Hope, Opawa. A large variety of home-made cakes and sweets'will be for sale in the vestibule of the Sumner Town Hall tomorrow from 10 o'clock. The sale is in aid of the Sumner Plunket Society and will be under the management of Mrs Guy Pascoe and her committee. , The Christchurch Jazz Club will commence the second session of this dancing season on Friday, the 37th inst. Arrangements are well in hand for the cabaret dance, which is always held at the Art Gallery in Grand National Week, and has become such a popular function. The membership subscription for this session covers the race week dance, and the list is filling rapidly. ■ ■

v The Kiwi Band will supply the music at this evening's dance at the Grand Tea Rooms.

A .euchre party will bo held to-night at the Jelilcoe Hall by the Excelsior Euchre.'Assemblv. •

_ A cro.wded .audience thoroughly enJoyed a delightful programme of "fc>tory and Song in the Y.M.C.A. last night. Miss Freda Warner told a number of charming fairy stories, -while vocal Items -were given by Mesdames Sneesby and Voller and the Lyric Four.

Mrs Meddings and Miss McOwen organised a: "most successful and enjoyable bridge party, which was held In tho Y.W.C.A. Cafetaria, HigK street, last night, in aid of St. George's Hospital. Building Fund.. Amongst the players were -turs and Miss McOwen, Mrs Meddings, ' Mrs W. H. Clark, Mrs C. J: Ronaldson, Miss Ewartf-Mrs D. Maebean Stewart, Mrs 1 Hartley, Mrs R. W. "Anderson, Miss , Guthrie, Misses M. and K. Kiver, Mrs E. "W. Pidgepn, Mrs Durie, Miss Cocks; Miss A.' M. Smith, Mr and Mrs St. John,- Mr and Mrs Hiatt, Mrs "Smith, ',Mrs :WU Brown, Mr Ward, MisW Graham, Miss M. Thompson, Misses J. and E.,Cook, Miss' Macmillan, Mrs G. Harris, Miss Ciithbert; Mrs Cyril White,. Miss Hiatt, Mr and Mrs Mur- , rey Jackson, Mrs P. B. Haggitt, Miss ■•■■ Gertrude . Miller,' :Miss Orbell. Miss P. Hiatt, Mrs Baylcy, Mrs Pavitt. Amongst hostesses who had guests at their own home were Mrs Leslie Macfarlane, Mrs Bloxam, Mrs Garbutt, Mrs Fergus Paterson, Mrs F. Dei£liton, and Mrs Osmond Smith. A. meeting of the Selwyn Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade -was held on Tuesday night. Miss Ironside, lady superintendent, presided. A motion of sympathy was passed with Rudd in • his recent bereavement. Four members were •congratulated on having passed their home nursing examination. Preliminary arrangements for a social, to be hejd on 28th inst., were made. The combined quarterly inspection under the direction of Dr. Jessie Scott, lady divisional superintendent, and Mrs H. H. Smith, lady corps superintendent, was held. Mrs Pine,. Mrs Middleton, and Mr Norrish also assisted. ' Firstaid tesfe took place and later in the evening Major Gray presented Miss M. "Wilson with her medallion, which had been sent down from tlio Wellington Division. The parades were complimented oh their efficiency.

STOUT STOCKINGS. Sturdy and yet elegant arc "Dependon" Cashmere stockings, the ideal hose for outdoors winter wear, whilst for the evening there is nothing to equal the merits of Bear Brand Silk Stockings. Ask any leading draper to show you them. McGGI7-l

A publio meeting, held under the auspices of the W.C.T.U., took place in the Jellicoe Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when an address was delivered by Miss Henderson on "Prohibition in America." The Mayor presided. There was a. attendance, the room being filled.

The Beckenham Tennis Club held another very successful dance in the Beckenham Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a very large number of meuibyrs and their friends, and a very enjoyable time was spent by those present. The ladies of the committee prepared and

servtxl a very dainty supper. Miss J Tilleyshort's Orchestra supplied very enjoyable dance music. Novelty dances j held during the evening caused much i merriment. Amongst the many present were: Mesdaiues Sponee, F. Campion, Oorrie, Peters. Sangster, Middleton, Henderson. Pickett, W. Good, Clements, Harding, Milne, Misses E. Bowman, G. Bales, N. Troup, J. Champion, M. Lockuood. V. Frazer, M. Paget. E. Christen son, G. Sangster, P Boon, M. Swanston, V .Shean, F. Ainsworth, M. Rapley, M. Brown, W. Conroy, M. Stace. L. Sherwood. J. Macdonald, J. Stark, M. Bates, V. Conwnv, C. Odkins, O. Walker, G. Carter, E. Hulbert, D. Bowden. E. Cockmft. D. Oockinft. N.. Gassnn. M. Donal!, Tv. Worthington, O. Stare, E. Scott, M. Swanston, D. Craig. E. Brunt, R. Aitkon, A. Ennis,

C. Cutler. R. Butler. W. Carlisle. Reddineton, M. Butler. Messrs W. Good, Pickett. C. McAlister, E. Good. J. Richardson. E. Calvert, P. O-vrnWi. R. Miinson. V. Cox, Hart. Middleton, Goorlmnii, Sjj?nce, Ferris. George, Harding, Clements, Lovett, Fraser, Christen son, Bullen, Rushton, Brown, Richmond. Tho Ambassador Cabaret held another very succe-sful dan~e in the Winter Garden on Tuesday night. During the evening several novelties were in-

and the many present dance 1 to bright and spirted music Mippl'ei by the Ambassadors' Band. Among the dancers were: —Mr and Mrs Fow'er. Mr and Mrs Earle Kennedv, Mr and Mrs J. HoJliss. Mr and Mrs «. MoEvedy. Mr and Mrs W. Dennis, Mr and Mrs L. C. Dennis, Mr and Mn Sidney Hunt, Mr and Mrs Herbert, Mr and Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs H. H. Wilson Mr and Mrs BenneM, Mr ."ud Mrs R. Grant, Mr and Mrs E. Terry, Mrs Middlemi.es, Misses Rita Dennis, G. Doell, la Hogue. Alma Finnerty, DonM. Robertson, M. Paget, Lewis, O. Caven, I. Black, D. Geritv, Trethewey, Robertson. Johnston, J. Lancaster, Edna Cameron, Berni?e Iris Hill. E. Graham. Price. L. Cbapnle, Thcilma Pritehard, M. Pekin.Trylor W. Fowler, Messrs Taylor, Deye'l.

C. Gilbert. H. Hiilston. R.-nnie. D. Lor, L. Christie. H. Ball. Corner. C. Austin, G. Shilton, R. Peters, Driffen. T. Mitchell. L. Robinson. CarHs:e, L Pickering. H. L. Bush, B"rn«ide (2), L. Graham. J. Willcox. C. Mitchell. A. Hope, Glover. Cambridge, Johnstot, Tavlor. A. Harrison, E. Moonj S. McEvedy, and many others.

Tho monthly meeting of the Sydenham Branch of the W.C.T.TL was held in the Baptist Schoolroom, Colombo street South! In the absence of the president ' through sickness, Mrs Archer, vicepresident, presided. Although the day ■was very wet, there was a fair attendance. A silent vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Mrs Marks, who had been a faithful member of tho Union and who had passed away suddenly. The members also expressed their sympathy with Mrs Sirett and Mrs Mauchlin in their sickness. Mrs Archer announced that a home meeting had been held during tho month at Mrs Hoddinott's house, when Miss Henderson gave a ivery interesting address. It was decided that the next home meeting should be held on the fourth Thursday of the month at Mrs Archer's house. It hrid been decided, at the last meeting that "a cup and saucer social" was to be held, and as several of the performers were present and the business was concluded the following gave items:—Miss Watt, piano-

forte solo; Mrs Wilkinson, songs; Mrs Archer, a reading; and Mrs Smith, banjo- solos. Miss Watt acted as accompanist.

BALL AT LYNDHURST. ' The spinsters of Lyndhurst held their annual ball in the ~ Lyndhurst Public Hall on Wednesday evening. There were over ICO couples present and the function was a very enjoyable and successful one. A capable committee, consisting of Misses Dickie (2), Robinson (2), E. Hale, M. Ross.'McKendry (3), Reid, E. Breach, E. Chambers, Lilley (2), and Tallott, had charge of the arrangements, while the secretarial duties were in the efficient hands of Misses P. McKendry and J. Robinson. The music was supplied by McDonald's full orchestra and left nothing to bo desired. During the evening several special dances were held, including a "Lucky Spot" waltz, which was won by Miss E. Reid and her partner, and a Cinderella dance, which was won bv Mr R. Scoon and Miss M. Stephens. Mr R. L. Stephens was voted the "Beaux of the Ball," this being a very #>pular) wiia. . The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs J. Davidson and A. Gadd. Among the many . present were: Miss Louie Osborne, who wore a pretty dress oi shot taffeta; MisS M. Hefford (Ashburton), mauve crepe de chine; Miss N. Kerr (Weatport), pink crepe de chine; Miss 1). Osborne, blue marocain; Miss K. Dickie, peacock blue satin marocain; Miss Lena Lilley, "Love in the Mist" georgette; Miss B. McDowell, blue marocain; Miss E. Chambers, black crepe- de chine; Miss E. Bryant, pink satin and georgette; Miss M. Boss, black silk, Oriental trimmings; Miss Wightman, pink brocaded marocain; Miss il. Davidson, cream satin and radium lace;. Mrs Barclay, green satin, beautifully trimmed with silver flouncing; Miss T. "McKendry, flame shantung; Miss Frew (Ashburton;, pink Jersey silk; Miss G. Harvey (Christchurcli), blue velvet, radium lace; Misa Nish, white georgette; Mrs A. C. Street, green silk; Miss McNamara, heliotrope luarcoain; Miss E. McJTamara, cream fugi silk; Mrs D. McUamara, brown silk; Miso Ethel Houston, black satin; Miss "Winn, black georgette; Mrs • Houston, blue satin; Miss Simpson, pink iersey silk, sequin overdress, and many others.

CABARET DANCE. ] A very successful cabaret dance was hold last night in the Winter Garden, under tho auspices of the Insurance Officers' Guild of New Zealand, when a large gathering of members and friends of. the <juild danced happily to the music of Bailey's Jazz Band. The committee in charge of the arrangements were Messrs K. C. B. Johnston, R. D. Cargill and A. E. B. Turner (honorary secretary). Amongst those present were: —Jirs R. I>. Watkins, Mrs C. L. Green, Mrs F. Hanna, Mrs A. S. Taylor, Mrs A. Newson, Mrs A. Marris, Mrs F. B. Pilcher, Mrs C. Hi. Clemens, Mrs Harold Curtis, Mrs H. H. Wilson, Mrs H. W. Pearce, Mrs A. E. Chapman, Mrs A. Saraty, Mis W. G. Haines, Mrs E. S. Smart, Mrs V. Cameron, Mrs A. Kellaway, Mrs F. C. Haycraft, Mrs C. H. Flanagan, Misses Eve Chapman, Peggy Close, Dolly Bryce, Ruby Jacobs, Mildred Allen, Lilian Shaw, Doris Hardy, N. Ellwood, Bessie Seymour, Joyce Thornton, Daphne Brass, Gwyn> Evans, 11. Youngman, M. Carpenter E. Ellis, Evelyn Summercll, Eve Cooke, Annio Cavanagh, Peggy Bass, Maris Goode, Ray Brown, Gladys Giles, Kathleen Esson, E. Samuels, C. Coombes, Edna Donaldson, Irene Thompson, Edna Purnell, Kathleen Tisci, Flossie Clark, Marjorie Reaby, B. Mason, E. Bourdot, Pearl Black, Clorine Madden, N. Frankish, D. Welsh, Colleen Pickford, Irene Seymour, Daphne Reid, F. Davison, E. Nairn, Vera Smith, Beryl Richards, Iris Black, D. Binns, Esther Batchelor, B. Wildermoth, L. Chappie.

WEDDINGS

BATCHELOR—SHELTOX. At St. Paul's Church. Cashel street, recently, a. very pretty wedding was solemnised, when Gertrude Frances, ! third daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Shel- ! ton, of Islington, was married to Joseph Henry, third son of Mr and Mrs \V. J. Batchelor, of " Wychiugham," Balcairn. The Rev. J. S. Reid was the officiating minister, and Mr Raynor White presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away .by her father, looked very dainty in her frock of ivory marocain. cut on straight lines with an' inset front panel of silver lace, and cascades tailing from each side/ A streamer of the same material, caught on either shoulder with a silver tissue ruse, and finished with small silver tassels, lent a very <-(u;:int effect. The sleeves were also of silver lace, coming to the elbow. Her veil, falling softly from a circlet of orange blossom, was "of Brussels net edged with Hornton han.'l-made lace, and iuset were Honiton nedallions. A rope of pearls completed a dainty toilette. Miss May Shelton, sister of the bride, attended her as bridesmaid, wear- | ing a becoming frock of shell pink satin, with side-panels and trimmings I from the shoulder of georgette to tone, finished with handmade pink and blue flowers. Her hat of black crinoline was I trimmed with small wreaths of pink and ■ blue, forget-me-nots, with streamers of j the same colour caught to the arm by j an armlet of hand-made flowers. She carried a shower bouquet of harmonising shades. . Miss Betty Heslehurst made a charming little iiower-gui, u.eoseu in p. i>mb georgette, made wi;!'

and sleeves with touches of pink, whilst round her head she wore a bandeau of silver leaves. She also carried an early Victorian posy with streamers of shades to tone.

Mr S. G. Prebble performed the duties of best man. As the bride and bridegroom were leaving the church the little flowergirl presented the bride with a silver horseshoe. After the ceremony a reception was held at Jellicoo Hall, where the tables were artistically decorated, Mrs Shelton received her guests wearing a smart navy tailored costume neatly braided, whilst her hat of navy satin was relieved with a touch of lemon, and she wore a spray of violets. Mrs Batchelor, mother of the bridegroom, wore an attractive costume of nigger gabardine braided in the same shade, and a black hat with gold finishings. A black fur was also worn, and she wore a spray of violets. After the usual toasts were honoured, Mr and Mrs Batchelor left on their tour for the north, the latter wearing a smart cinnamon coat-frock braided in Oriental colours, with a toque of duvetyn to match, and a black fur.

HALL—ANDREWS. At St. Barnabas's Church, Femlalton, yesterday afternoon, the marriage was solemnised of Joy, only child of tba late Mr J. P. Andrews, and of Mrs Andrews,. Fendalton, and Peter Dryden, second son of Mr and Mrs J. D. Ball, of Park terrace, Christchurch, and of flororata. The Hev. Stephen Parr was tho officiating clergyman, and Mr Strachah, the organist, played suitable nuptial music. Tho wedding was extremely quiet and no bridesmaids or groomsmen were in attendance. .The bride was given away by Mr Maurice Gresson, her guardian, and an old friend of her family. ' She wore a distinctive frock of powder blue, georgette, and a chic little hat; which suited her to perfection. Mrs Andrews wore a handsome gown of black marocain with apfon panel, effectively embroidered i« Oriental colours, and a smart black hat, in which were repeated the colours of the embroidery. Immediately after the ceremony, Mrs Andrews held a small reception at her home at Fendalton, the guests being limited to near relatives of tho bride and bridegroom. Later Mr and Mrs Peter Hall left en route for Sydney, where the honeymoon will' be spent. The bride travelled in a simply-made frock of brown crepe de chine with hat to match, and a beautiful musquash coat with skunk collar.