WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18506, 7 October 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

,—• The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such Items shon!d be fully authenticated, and encasement notices mnst hear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs George Aitkon leaves to-day to spend a week with her (parents at Raeecourse Hill. Mrs Kenneth Murchisou (Kirwee) leaves to-night for Wellington, where she will spend a few weeks with relatives. Miss Alys Duncan (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Boyle (Riecarton). Amongst Canterbury residents who intend visit ing Europe next year are Mr and Mrs William Deans, Mr and Mrs James Deans, Mr and Mrs H. >S. Lawrence, and Mr and Mrs Maurice Gresson. Mrs Lovcll White {Auckland)*, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C. J. Ronaldson, I'apanui road. Mrs J. Ilulme leaves on Saturday, en route for Palmerston North, where, she will act as producer for the opera "Les Cloches do Corncville." Mrs G. Mathias (.South Canterbury) is staying at Warner's Hotel. Amongst the gaieties of Gup Week in Christehuroh will be a French Cabaret, which is being organised by the Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, and will be held in the Caledonian Hall on Tuesday, November 10th. The net proceeds will be divided between St. Saviour's Orphanage, Mt. Magdala Orphanage, and St. George's Hospital. Mrs Seth-Smith left on Saturday for South Canterbury, where she will be visiting friends for a couple of weeks. Mrs G. S. Cowper (Fendalton) is spending a -holiday with relatives at Palmerston North. The engagement is announced of Christine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Colin Stewart (Riccartoh), to James, son of Mrs Simpson and the late Mr Brodie Simpson, of Dunedin. Recent visitors at "Victoria House," Geraldine, were:—Mrs Cook and Miss Cook, Misses Woolcombe (Timaru), Miss Coh#n, Mrs Hamilton, and Miss Hamilton (Dunedin). * A very happy party of young people met in the private reception room at Ballantyno's yesterday afternoon, when Miss Mavis Maefarlane was hostess at a "kitchen party," given for next week's bride, Miss Shona Rhodes. The tea tables were daintily decorated with primroses and delicate mauve irises, and great excitement prevailed as the many oddly-shaped parcels, containing most covetabre kitchen utensils, were opened by the guest of honour. Amongst those present were: Mrs Frank Wilding, Mrs Lynn Lawrence, Mrs Freddie Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Maurice Maefarlane, Miss Theo Beswick, Betty and Molly Black, Pauline Kitto, Margaret and Geraldine Anderson, Weston (England), Betty Rutherford, Kathleen Helmore, Ruth Wynn Williams, Mona Mcßae, Hester Archer, Fay Gibson, Isobel Turrell, Joyce Gibson, Marjorie Vaile (Auckland), Lettice Tapper, Kathleen Irving, and Margaret Scott. The members of the North Canterbury Racing Club are arranging a ball to be held at Raagiora in a few weeks. A very strong committee have the preliminary arrangements well in hand, and the North Canterbury residents, famed for their hospitality, are determined to make this year's race ball a memorable one. Many City folk have already expressed their intention of attending the function. Yesterday a small party of lady golfers from Amberlcy were the guests of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club at the Shirley links, where matches were playeS in the afternoon, the local players proving the winners. The visitors were entertained at luncheon and afternoon tea by the Shirley ladies. T>» membehs of St. Anne's Guild arecontinuing their earnest and unselfish work for the furtherance of the good cause they are espousing. At the annual meeting to be held this week, a report of the year's work will be given, and the Guild's financial position explained. • RADIANT HEALTH. j Give-ten minutes a day to Madame Alwvn and become youthful of face and slender of figure. Natural physical culture methods only are used m weight-reducing. Studio, corner Worcester and Manchester srreets. IvkW The Peters-Gray School of Dance, Drama, and Mime is arranging a special matinee, to be held at the Caledonian Hall on Saturday, Octofoer 17Jh, at 2.30 p.m. The programme will include: "Dionysia," festival seenes from "L'Enfant Prodigue," a mime play. 'Phone 3717. . P7006 DON'T FEAR GREY HAIR. Grey hair can be banished indLstinguishably. Shahmar Toilet Rooms restore the bloom of youth to hair. Whv, then, let grey hair worry your- ' Phone 628, making your appointments, or call in and consult Shalimar free of charge. SHALIMAR TOILET ROOMS (Principal, Mrs S. Vaugban). 240 HIGH STREET (above Simpson and "Williams). VBB-10 Fashionable shoes in crocodile, snake, and lizard skins are being sold by H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, at very reasonable prices. Shoes can also be "made to order from any of these skins. P6655' There is something quito different m the new spring frocks now showing at "Minerva Salon." and outsizes are made a special feature. 174 Cashel street (over Jones McCrostie) or ring 'phone 3483 6

The flag match, played yesterday by members of the Hagley Ladies' Golf Club for prizes given by Miss Overton, was won by Mrs Watts-Ryan in the silver medal division, and Miss Nicholson in the bronze medal division. ''Closing Day"' will be by the Ladies' Golf Club at the Hagley links on Friday. Putting, approaching, and driving competitions will be held in the morning, commencing at 10 o'clock, and a four-ball bogey match will be played in the afternoon. Last Thursday afternoon Mrs Flesher. president of the City Rraneh British and Foreign Bible Society, entertained the lady collectors at her home, North Avon road. The -secretary <'M'*s Bar~y) reported that- the amount col-leoU-d wa=; £7.j 13* Pd, with several returns still to come. Da.intv afternoon tea was served. The following Indies were present :—Mesdnmes Flesher. Joncw. Coo"dy>. Rarry. Misses Hevwood. P.ir'-'orsnn. Preston. Gordon, Pn'-kfr, Gaii'lbi. Fvn.'is. AV-cbbonrn. W-l'-or. H-,rrv. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of '.71 rs W. Bull, Hnrman street, AduTng on. vvl.cn Mrs Bull entertained a number of friends, in honour of her sister—..Miss Kiltv McKay, who was matron of Bottle Lake Hospital, and is shortly to be married. A number of those present had formerly resided at Woodstock. Ox lord, and many pleasant reminiscences were exchanged. Music and songs and a delicious afternoon tea were much enjoyed. Among those present were:—Mesdamos Bull, sen . Weld. Angus McKay, Rankin, V. Rule. Clarke, Oppenheim, C. Suckling, Misses Budge, Ludbrook, Gunn, P. Suckling, and Robertson. A very successful dance was held in the Kelwyn street Hall on Saturday evening, when a large attendance was present. The hall was decorated with coloured streamers and b'g butterflies. A number of novelty dances held during the evening caused much excitement, and a dainty supper was served bv members of the committee. Miss Tiileyshort's orchestra supplied the dance music. Amongst the many present were Misses L. Pirie, M. Barnes, M. Stace, L. Hamer, Pullen y '4) J. Seliacs, F. Welsh, M. Short, I. ffob-ten. D. Hatchard, M. O'Connell, B. Stub 1 );, L Stubbs, B. Holloway, M. Neylon. I. Lawrence, M. McDougall, E. McDonald, K. Johnston, P. Harris, Messrs B. Leathen, A. Rodda, C. Sowden, C. Wilcox, D. I/O Fevre. A. iStruthers, J. Waine, A. O'Cain, W r . Bettridge, B. Hamer, S. McKenzie, A. Beaumont, Vv. "Wat-kins, R. Chamberlain, T. Morris, F. Read, L. Lumby, F. Thompson, F. Beattie, R. Lyons, F. Gibson, F. Howison, C. Hoe. The local telephone exchange was the scene of a crowded gathering when the staff assembled to bid farewell to Miss B. H. Pettit, senior supervisor, on the eve of her' retirement. Mr J. McDermott, District Telegraph Engineer, presided, and on behalf of the exchange staffs presented a handsome cabin trunk, travelling rug, and clock, and made eulogistic references to the official services ofUhe retiring officer. Miss Pettit had, he said, by her unfailing courtesy and tact, made a host of friends officially, and it was with feelings of extreme regret that they bade her farewell. In responding, Miss Pettit paid a tribute to the loyalty and willing service of the staff at all times. She had to thank them very sincerely for the tangible expressions of appreciation and felt sure they would always remind her of the happy official circle of which she had been a member. "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" and hearty cheers terminated a very pleasant gathering of the "Number please" people. .

RECEPTION AT "TE * WHARE."

"To WTiare," comfortably heated and gay with a glorious profusion of spring flowers, was a delightful rendezvous yesterday afternoon, when a cold wind and a drizzling rain made conditions out of doors dreary and uncomfortable. With the- object of doing honour to two of their friends, Mrs John Stevenson and Mrs T. W. Cane, who are leaving to-morrow for England, twelve ladies, acting as joint hostesses, gave a particularly charming farewell party, at which about one hundred and thirty guests were afforded a pleasant opportunity of saying good-bye to the guests of honour, who, on all sides, were assured of a hearty welcttae on their return to Christchurch. The hostesses were Mrs Eric Harper, Mrs John Guthrie, Mrs Charles Cooper, Mrs Percy Wynn Williams, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs W. A. Day, Mrs M. H. Godbv, Mrs Gordon Pulton, Mrs Herbert Acton-Adams, Mr 3 A. K. Firth, Mrs F. G. Gibson, and Mrs E. J. Oordner. Margaret Middleton's orchestra, accommodated on the- stage, gay with branches of plum blossom, played selections during the afternoon, the bright rim sic mingling agreeably with the buzz of animated conversation and the tinkling of tea and coffee cups. The hostesses were indefatigable in attending to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, amongst whom were Mn Hugh Acland, Mrs George Aitken, Miss Aitken, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs John Anderson, Mrs Jack Anderson, Miss Dorothy Anderson, Mrs Alexander, Mrs Harold Barker, Mrs Ashworth, Mrs 0. T. J. Alpers, Mrs Charles Beadel, Mrs C. S. Bowden, Mrs H. Bowun, Mrs and Miss Boyle, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs Bristed, Madame' Gower Burns, Mrs A. It. Bloxam, Mrs George Buchanan. Miss Alice Cane, Mrs Courage, Mrs Geoffrey Denniston, Mrs Charles Clark, Mrs L. Clark, Mrs F. Cowlishaw, Lady Clifford, Mrs J. Cooke, Mrs Carney, Mrs Ernest Cooke, Miss Mildred Cooke, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mrs Henry Cotterill, Mrs W. H. Qowper, Miss G, Clark, Mrs Donald Dobson, Mrs J. F. Duncan, Miss H. Denniston, Mrs E. Denham, Miss Dtummond, Mrs Elmslie, Miss M. Enright, Mrs M. Fell, Mrs S. Foster, Mrs Walter Fos, Mrs Norton Francis, Mrs P. C. Fenwick, Mrs Fulton, Miss I J. Fulton, Miss Gerard, Mrs T. Gib- | son, Mrs and Miss Gossett, Mrs M. Gresson, Mrs N. Guthrie, Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs J, H. Hall, Mrs G. Harper, Mrs" Milner Harris, Miss P. Harley, Miss Hay. Miss P. Holmore, Mrs'G. Helmore, Mrs R. Hennali, Miss Humphreys, Miss Mulvany Grey, Mrs E. C. Huie. Mrs DenysHoaro, Mrs W. Irving. Mrs P. Keddell. Mrs G. Kingscote, Ladv Kinsey, Mrs H. Knight, Mrs H. Kiteon, Mrs R. L. M. Kitto, Mis H. S. Lawfence. Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, Mrs L. Lawrence, Mrs B. Jjawrencc, Mrs Burnes-Loughnan, Mrs R. J. j/oughnan, Mrs G. Lester, Mrs K. Macdonald, Mrs C. Milne; Mrs A. MeKellai, Mrs G. E. Mannering, Mrs H. 0. D. Meares, Mrs G. Merton, Mrs A. A. McMaster, Mrs Donald "MacDonald, Mrs H. K. McDousall, Mrs T. Mill, Mrs Molineaux, Mrs "John Monti gomery, Miss Mulvany Grav, Mrs and Miss Nancarrow, MrsNedwifl, Miss Mav Newton, Mrs Ce-il Ollivier, Mrs Perc'v Overton, Mrs Maitland Rich, Mrs G. L. Rutherford and Miss Bettv Rutherford, Mrs George Rutherford, Mrs E. T. Reese, Mrs Vesey Robinson. Mrs Arthur Reeves, Mrs Price, Mrs'Puilaif (Sumner), Mrs Malcolm Powrie, Mrs Symes, Mrs Scott-Stevenson, Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs Sydnev Smith, Mrs Sloman, Mrs J. Studholme, Mrs Stead Miss Todhunter, Miss R'ose labart. Miss Alice Thomson, Mrs G A. U. Tapper, Mrs J. Todhunter, Mrs j ,?"«- n ' -H rs J - G - L - Vernon,'Mrs Endell Wanldyn, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs Wiljiams, Mrs George Weston Airs Gerald Westenra, Mrs Spencer' W T estmacott, Mrs H Wilkin, Miss Jessie VNiikin, Mrs WUdmg, Mrs Frank Wilding Mr* Cecil Wynn Williams, Airs Cecil Wood, Mrs J. A. 8. Wait, Airs ' Freddie CYacroft Wilson.

CARNIVAL DANCE. Successful beyond the most sanguine hopes of its organisers was Messrs Beath and Co. 's annual staff da nee held at Dixieland last night, when nearly three hundred and fifty guests spent a most enjoyable time dancing to the music of Bailey's Jazz Band. Snowballs, caps, and many carnival novelties introduced during the evening added to the prevailing gaiety of the occasion. The capable members of the committee were: Misses V. Babbage, I. Wormald. M. Beattie. Queenan. G. Dudderidge.J. Robertson. E. Strachan, Taylor, x!" Piper, R. Caulileld, Messrs Frank McDonald, L. Harris (secretary">. W. May, D. Hale, R. Dunshea, and the guests' of honour included Mr and Mrs C. M. Ollivier. Mr and Mrs A. W. Be.iven, Miss \E. Smith, Miss Xancy Mitchell, Mr C. Ogilvie, Mr H. D. Acland, and Mr W. L. Thomas. Mrs Ollivier wore black georgette embroidered with diamente and finished with a pale pink camellia on the shoulder; Mrs Boaven wore black gourde satin embroidered with jet beads; Miss E. Smith's pretty frock of black maroeain had a surtout of silver lace, and Miss Xancy Mitchell wore delphinium blue brocaded crepe de chine. Other ladies present were: Mesdamos D. E. Denniston, 11. A. Sutcliffe, H. Cooper, E. Kershaw, A. Oakes, 11. T. Burlev, 11. A. Gott, L. Barwell, 11. Cooper. P. Wilks, E. Batstone, W. Murdoch, V. R. Knowles, 8. Ray. E. S. Smart, F. Dickson, C. H. Packer, E. Adams, .T. D. Last, 11. Warden, H. Bcrrv, Misses D. Cornwall, Ada Cowell, Gladvs Carter, Barney Mayo, V. Emerson, 'Ena Peddington, A*. Lewis, M. Arnold, IT. Simson, F. Olliver, X. Ellis, Valerie Columbus, M. McMillan, L. Ward, M. Meadon, G. Coomer, E. Shave, Winnie Watson, R. Williams, F. Davison, O. Baker, J. Erskine, V. Fraser, M. Pagit, Norah Hoare. X". Piper, D. Wright', L. Faulls, M. Guthrie, G. Pouiisford, M. Evans, D. Pounsford, Ida Pruden, Bea-trice Love, Jean MeKittrick, 1. Milne, E. Marsh, E. Cooke, D. Pamplin, D. McEwan, Hilda Bamford, M. Crawford, A. Hewitt, G. Carson, E. Scott, I. Hempstalk, Ena Gillespie, E. Mills, M. McDougall, E. Wells, E. Johns, G. Bettridge, L. Brown, M. Butler, Martha Lawrence, 0. Southerwood, Edna Colletfc, G. Milne, G. Wheeler, M. Lavery, Olive Brydon, I. Kathleen McKee, M. Goodsir, Doris Keemer, Winnie Southerwood, R. Chapman, E, Doake, Marv Higham, Cassie Whitnoy. Maxine McGill, Carrie Hoare, Ethel Tapper, G. Munro, A. Lawrence, M. Lawrence, R. Walker, Edna Lindsay, M. Dawber, T. Courtney, Kathleen Hill, Mabel Cullen, Gwen Taylor, M. dc Malmanche, G. McCaw, Thelma Sharmau, Reno Tilzey, Edna Gott, Eva Taylor, Jessie Taylor, C. L. Wright, M. Woodford, N. Lindsay, May Wilkerson, Myrtle Cordner, Vera Nielsen, E. McLaren, D. Baxter, R. Jeffs (Ashburton}, Nora Williamson, Nancy Houselander, Ellis Muschamp, Monica Healey, G. Harbut, Gwen Shier, E. o 'Carroll, M Ford, J. Mayer, R. Bruere, M. O'Leary, Nora Wormald, A. Sheldon, Freda Mundaiv, A. Carson, Kenee Warne," Kitty Caulfield, P. Mouflot, Editli Maxwell, May Hodges, Eileen Sherrard, J. Gerrand, L. Beattie, Dorothy Wilson, Rita Greig, and Mavis Ritchie.

SUNNY HOUSE CLEANING. Drawingroom to kitchen. "Windows to woodwork. Bathtub to tile floor. Verbena Soap spreads sunshine all through the house. It reaches into every crack and corner and purifies as it cleanses. Verbena Soap does more than just clean—it gives a touch of newness everywhere. M 07012—2 The "Come-In Club," the social club formed a few months ago for girls, has now a membership of eighty-five, and each week new members are introduced. The club rooms: in Worcester' 6treet, behind "The Press" office, are open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., except on Monday. Last Monday, as the rooms , were not needed by the members, the large community room was kindly lent by iihe management to a party of Girl Guides for a pleasant little social evening.