WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18526, 30 October 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleated 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 tho signatures of both parties. Cor-, respondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

•Mrs Frank Wilkinson, and Miss Doris "Wilkinson, who have been' spending a holiday in -Blenheim, are returning to Cliristchurch this morning. •

Ladj- Rutherford arrived; in Christoliurch yesterday, and is staying w'th Dr. and Mrs G. liand-Newton, Bealey avenue. .

Miss Betty Cotterill, who' has been spending a few months in the North Island, returns to Cliristchurch to-day. Mrs Llyn I «iwrence, who has been.the guest of Mrs J. P. Cracroft "Wilson, ''Kanuka," Hawarden, returned to Fendalton yesterday. Miss Kathleen Bristed, who has been in Wellington for the golf tournaments at Miramar and Heretaunga, is returning to Cliristchurch to-morrow. Mrs' William Day (Gloucester street West) is paying a short visit to Timaru.

Mr and Mrs M. H. Godby are going to Winchester to-day to attend the Waihi School sports. They will spend the week-end at Temuka.

Miss Harley, who has been spending a few weeks at Hanmer Springs, has returned to Cliristchurch.

Mrs Neil! Rattray, who has been spending a few davs with her mother, Mrs George Helmore, has returned; to Waimate.

Dean Harper and Mrs Harper are spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Fred Mcßcth and Miss Neill (Dunedin)- who have been spending a week iii Christchurch, went south yesterday.

Miss S. Scales (Cliristchurch), Miss L. Scales (Christchurch), 'Mr Brebner (Dunedin)> Mrs Deans and two children (Darfield), Mr J. Holdsworth (Heathcote), 'Mrs Gould (Wellington), Mr and Mrs McKenzie (Christchurch), Miss Ryan (Christchurch), are among tho recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe.

Mrs Hutton and her daughter, Lady Evelyn Maude, are arriving shortly from England, to visit Mr and Mrs George Hutton, Bangor. Miss Theo Beswick, who has been visiting Wellington, returns to Christchurch this morning. Colonel and Mrs C. H. Meares (Cannes, France) and Mr and Mrs Justice (Diinedin) are-among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs. H. A. le Cren (Fairlie) and Miss D. T. Bunbury (Dunedin) are ut Warner's Hotel.

The Misses Annie, Mary, and Kathleen Doody (Oxford) have left on an extended visit to Dunedin.

An old and greatly-esteemed resident of Ckr.'stchurch, Mrs T. Wauchop, liassed away, yesterday inoiuii)g, at her residence, Lichfield street. Mrs Wauchop, who was nearly 7*5 years of age, came to New Zealand from Australia with her parents, and landed at Lyttelton in 1865. Her husband died about 36. years ago and left a family of nine children. Mrs Wauchop" possessed a charming personality and enjoyed the affection of all privileged to enjoy her acquaintance.

A ' real old-fashioned Grannie, a staunch friend, of small children, will be in attendance at the Navy League's Variety Stall, Hereford street, to-day. This delightful old lady will wear a poke bonnet and huge crinoline, arid most exciting of all, . she will have in . her many- capacious pockets toys of all shapes and sizes for. her little friends. The first of a series of afternoon parties organised in the interests of the Girl Guides movement was held at the residence of Mrs H. S. Robinson, Fendaltoii,. when Miss Elliott and Miss Sotli-Smith spoke of the work being done- by the Guides. Amongst the ladies present were : Mesdames" Penlingiton," Ormerod, Joseph, Wynn-Wil-lianis, Edgar, Wade, Haggitt, Dudley, Spencer-Bower, Seth-Smitli. A garden party was held at '.'Eyredale," the home of- Mr and Mrs Mc]voe, Oxford. The winners of the shooting competition were Mrs H. Gilchrist and Mr Ernest- Meyer. Mr W. Knowles, Mr Robertson, and Miss Phyllis Fleming were other prize-win-ners. .

Lacoste and Borotra set the fashion! By wearing those comfortable LenGlen. Tennis shoes. Leading English and Continental players have adopted them. Pannells , 105' -Manchester street, have just opened up a wide range in this line, and tennis enthusiasts should call and inspect. P6655 A GRATIFYING REVELATION. Make your clothes beautifully clean, snowy-white, sweet-smelling, by washing them with Verbena Soap. Its puro white lather will make the task of washing a very easy one. Use Verbena for all household work —it will prove a gratifying revelation to you. • ■ . —6 1 There is something quite different in 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 1485 . 6

An enjoyable evening was spent recently, when a surprise party visited the home of Mrs D. James '(Linwood avenue). (James, dancing and musical items rendered by Misses KPetrie. R. and E. James. Messrs J). Chambers. J. Pollock, H. and L. Iving, and A. Cox were much' appreciated. Amongst, those present were:— Mrs D; James. Misses Gladys Cornelius, Petrie, Rosa James, Doricc Cornelius, Kathleen Petrie, Eunice James, Agnes Barber. Doris James. Dorothv McGillicuddv and Barkle, Messrs D. Chambers, J. Pollock, L. and H. Irvine. J. Patoii. A. Cox, G. Cummins, P. Ellis. A. James, and others.

Miss Freda Rickerby, whose marriage takes place shortly, was the guest at a "gift evening" held at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. F. Turner. "Woodbank." Halkett. A happy time was spent in music, games, and competitions. Songs were contributed by Mrs Kelham, Misses F. Rickerby, and M. Turner. Mr V. Davis com eyed the good wishes of those present to Miss Rickerby. and asked her to open the parcels, which contained many articles both useful and ornamental. -Mr Wilkinson responded on behalf of Miss Rickerby. "She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung, and a daintv supper served. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Turner, Roper, AVatson, Kelham, McFadden. Davis, Henderson. Misses Freda Rickerby, Jf. and I. Turner. 1.. McFadden, V; arid P. Roper. K. Gibson, M. and J. Thomson. R. Watson. L. Austin, I. Wilkinson. V. L. Watson, D. Hunt, Messrs Turner (2), Wilkinson, McFadden, Gibbs, Davis (3), Watson (2). G. Watson, and J. Taylor. On the occasion of the twenty-first birtKday of their son, Vernon, Mr' and Mrs G. F. Hicks entertained a number of friends at an enjoyable dance in the Jellicoe Hall. Music was supplied by Large's Orchestra, and during supper eulogistic speeches were made by Messrs G. Pickles and C. RMarly. Mr G. Hicks suitably responding. * Mrs Hicks wore a pretty frock of, apricot satin and Miss Thclma Hicks a dainty frock of pale blue with silver lace. Among those present were Mrs Pickles, Misses Evelyn and Pauline Pickles, Ada Cowell. Jessie Slocombe. E. Snellgrove, T. Cane, Nancy and M. Taylor. L. Roper, Doreen Brown, Maude Fisher. P. Butters, V. Black, Neta Billcliff, M. Dalton, Joyce Staif, Dorothy Wilson,' Lily a.nd Ada Rawson, Stella and Doris Tankard, Madge osborn, Glad Royvc, Ngaire Brown, Betty Murly, P. Alexander, Doris Sedman, Elsie r.nd Connie Thornton. Edna ReverUl, F. McDonald, Leah Johnson. Nora Thomson, Alix Kinvig, Tilly Patrick. Eva Lynsky, Messrs F. Burn. ' Mylire (3), Kea.nc, Boys, Kelly, Skipworth, I. Johnston, Christian. G. Parkinson, Chester, Denny, Smart, Rastrick, Jacobs, Trist, * Price, Brassington, Fabian, Oilman. T. Johnston, N. Main, Hoskins, Spnotier, Perkins, C. , Murlv, and G.' Pickles.

SCHOOL SPORTS. There was a great rally of parents, aunts, r.nd uncles at Hauler Park yesterday when the Cathedral Grammai School sports were held in >sunny weather, somewhat marred by the cold easterly wind. Tea was provided by tho parents of the pupils and dispensed bv the, staff 6f the school. At the conclusion of an interesting programme of events, the prizes were presented by Dean Carrington. ■ Amongst those present were: Dean, and Mrs Cfrrington, Mr and Mrs .1. K. Garland, Mrs Wynne Yorke, Archdeacon and Mrs F. N. Taylor, Mr ami Mrs 11. J>. Bowker. Professor and Mrs Shelley, Mrs J. 1 H. 'Williams, Dr.. John Guthrie, Canon and Mrs J. de Is. Galwey, Rev. Hubert and Mxs Jones, Re* - . H,. Nelson Wright, Eev. H. O. Hanby, Colonel and. Mrs Symop, Mrs G, Merton, Dr. and Mrs Hansen,_ Mrs 'Woodward, Mrs Pauling, Mrs Simpsoii,. Mrs Seymour, Mr and Mrs R. Gibson, Mr Dodd, Mr and Mrs' Clifford, Eev J. P. Dver, Mrs Clarke, Miss Simpson, Mr and Mrs Hugh Hobbs, Mr and Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mrs John' Hudson, Mrs and Miss Musgrave, Mr and Mrs Shennan, Mrs J. C. Bradshaw, Mrs A. H. Norris, Mr H. Blunden, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Armstrong, Mr and Mrs, Cooper, Mrs Hankey, and Mrs Maddren, Dr. and Mrs Gillett (Kaiapoi',, Mr and Mrs G. A. Rankin, Miss 1/. Partridge, Mrs J. Broughton, Mrs J. F. Coursey, Mrs H. Bannehr, MrsT. H. Bannehr, the Misses Heywood (2), Mr ■r,nd Mrs J. McNish, Mr and Mrs Ernest Boulton, Miss Fay Ball in. Miss MoKe Seymour, Misses Denshire (2), Captain and Mrs F, Crawford, Major and Mrs Ash worth, Mrs Hudson (Lyttelton), Mrs Benham and tho Misses •Bpnham (2),. Mr ajid Mrs Welbrock, Mrs and Miss Saunders,' Mrs C. L>. 'Young, Mrs R. A. White, Mr and Mrs Digby, Miasfes Cooper (2), Misses B. Bannehr, Mitchell, Eoff, A. Jones, <>. Rankin, Dr. Arthur Sandston. Mr Harbett, Mr R. Hobbs, Mr Gold, Mr Lindsay, Mr Keyes, and Mr Jennings.

DANCE AT RANGIORA. A children's plain and fancy' dress dance, held in the Rangiora Catholic schoolroom, was well attended. Mrs R. Mcintosh (Mayoress) and Miss Rogers were judges, and awarded prize's to the following:—Children under five: Best fancy costumes, Georgie and Kathleen Devlin (Jack and Jill); most original boy, Ronnie Eeroyd (White Rabbit) ; most original girl> Nan Moran (Ice Cream). Children ten and under: Best fancy costume-v-Boy, Matt. Small (Kewpie), girl, Mary Moran (Gipsy); most original girl, June Devlin (Biotting^paper); . most original boy, Jim Fahey (Nosey. Parker). Children over ten: Best fancy dress, Freda Cole (Shamrock); best fancy dress, Vernie Meyer (Chinaman); most original boy, Alan Murphy (Robin Hood); most original girl, Mona. Murray (Grandmother). Special prizes,' given by the judges, were awarded to Dorothy Brady (Golliwog); Dolly O'Donnell (Japanese), Billy and Dolly Jackson (Pierrot and Pierrette), and Betty and Douglas Small (Two Little Girls in Blue). A lucky spot waltz was won by Annie and Jack McGrath.

The following wero present:—Colleen Dev. lin (Ready for the Bath), June Devlin (Blotting-paper), Rita I'itzgibbon (Shamrock), Ins Gibbs (Dutch Maiden), Dorothy Brady (Golliwog), Joan Cathcrwood (Page), Shirley Devlin (Bride), Kathleen Murphv (Golden Butterfly), Mona Murray ((Jrand'mother), Pat. Gibbs (Red Riding Hood), Pat. Devlin (Daisy), Molly Fitzgibbon (Arabian Princess), Dolly O'Donnell (Japanese), Mary McGrath (Fairy), Joan Fitzgibbon (Butterfly), Zita Beattie (Good Luck), Marion Smith (Pierrette), Agnes McGrath (Rose), Monies Brady (Danger Signals), Ormah Cole (Little Lord Fauntleroy), Kathleen and Georgie Devlin (Jack and Jill), Nan Moran (Ice Cream), Freda Cole (Shamrock), Phyllis Gibbs (Stars), Dorothy Fitzgibbon (Night), Melva Jackson (Fairy), Mary Moran (Gipsy) Kitty Cole (Belgium), Esther McGrath '(Vegetables), Dolly Jackson (Pierrette),, Kitty Galletly (Weldon's Fashions), Connie Galletly (Picnic), Lora O'Xeil (The Result o£ the Strike), Nora Fitzgibbon (Moon Shine), Doreen McGrath (Daffodil),, Patricia McBrearty (Early Victorian)," Hilda Gibbs (France), Betty and Douglas Small (Two Little Girls in Bine), Annie McGrath (Autumn),.. Rosie • Moran- (Red Riding Hood) Mona Fitzgibbon (Picnic), Joan O'Neill (Pierrette), Ella Brady (Japanese Ladv), Lon . Moran (Highlander), Georgie Moran (Sailor), Billy Jackson (Pierrot). . N Gibbs (Oliver Twist), A. Small (English Gentleman), \. Meyer (Chinaman), J. Beattie (Swagger), John Smith (Page Boy), J. Mhrphy (Chief), L. Catherwood (Chinaman), Loy Brady (Jockey), Matt. Small (Kewpie), B, Cole (Coxswain), A. Gibbs (Pierrot), Dan Lyons (Red Indian), Freddy Fitzgibbon (Mr Baggy Breeches), J. O'Xeil (Swagger), D. Murphy (Fairy King), Billy Streeter (Red India), G. Fahey (Golliwog), J. Fahey (Nosey Parker). Joe Mcßrearty (King Charles T.), Ronnie Ecroyd (White Rabbit), Tom McGrath (Parson).

RELAXATION BALL. The last lecture of the term was delivered at Canterbury University College yesterday, and it was with the gladsome satisfaction of having completed a year's hard work that the students and their friends assembled in the evening to enjoy the Relaxation Ball. A joyous air pervaded the gathering, which was the largest held in the College Hall for many months. Cay streamers and balloons of bright colours and varied shapes formed the decorations, and Bailey's Band supplied the music.

Mrs C. Chilton, Mrs R. A. Campbell, Mrs Wedderburn, and Mrs Powell acted as chaperons, and after the third dance, the handsome cups won by tho University tennis players during the year were presented by Mrs_ Chilton, who also handed the University Blues to the proud recipients. The members of the committee responsible for the arrangement of the ball were Misses Elsie Partridge and Roma Aschman, Messrs R. T. Ward (honorary secretary), McKenzie, Watson, Bennett, and R. Fish.

Tho ladies present included Mesdames Chilton, Campbell, Wedderburn, Powell, W. F. RobThson, Foweraker, L. J. Darwin, Misses Ella Parlane, Inez. Day. Madge Brocklehurst, Enid Oxford., Frfcda WickesJ Eiieen Brunt, Joan Pavitt, Grace Burns, Frances Clark, F. Smith, G. Seymour, Roma,,Aschman, Elsie Partridge, E. Ferrier, Phyllis Montgomery, Doris Hale, Alison Musgrave, Moypu Free, Kathleen Hutton, Carol Mee, Peggy McKay, Kathleen Esson, Mavis Spiller, Nada Biltcliff, C. Shannon, Hope Pearson, Elsie Wilson - , Elsie Gant, Becky Logan, Isabel Bolevn, Neta Billcliff, E. Straclian, J. Erskine, Barbara Hale, Jean Nisbcfr, Colleen Lukis, Doris Eaglesomc, Mona Devan, Winsome Young, Audrey Clarkson, Lorna Saunders, Daphne Brass, Beryl •Bickerton, M. Eovren, Edna Loader, Ranee Broughton, Eileen Barnes, Edna Gabb. Ha?,el Neville, Ida Hoskin, Connie Newbegan, Winnie Macintosh, F. Lancaster, Irene Neville, Joan Jefferson, M. Kane, Frances Mounsey, Flossie Clark, Marion McCcostie, Nancy Ives, Dorothy Grigg, Beryl Smith, Gwen Bowring,*Rita Hart, Margaret Moon, Nellie Robertson, Betty Hancox, Elsie Hunter, B. Hughes, Joy Morgan, Molly Edmundson, Doreen ' Daly, Ethel Battisby, Mabel Harrison, ■M. Richards, NgataTai. Lane Tavlor, Wiki Solomon, Gabriello Weatherdon, Violet Ruff ell, Kathleen Harrop, Mona Ferguson, Madge Brocklehurst, At. Kavanagh, Irene Kennedy. N. Cowan, N. Pearcy, G. Mahan, Kathleen Cassidy, Tv. Scott. Dorothea Wild, B. Newton, Sheila Sadlier, Doris Moon, Marion Annan, Kathleen Gumming, Grace Rout, Grace Smith.

WEDDINGS. QUIGL EY—WERNER. In the Berwick street Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, tho marriage was solemnised of Miss Wilh'elmina. Werner. youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Werner, of Dovleston, to Mr Francis Quigley, of Tho Peaks, North Canterbury. The bride, who was given away by Mr W. L. Henry, wore a smart tailored costume of molo gabardine, with hat to tone, and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Mrs W. L. Henry, who attended tho bride as matron of honour, wore a crochet frock of apricot si lie edged with black, and a black crinoline straw hat, with touches of apricot. She carried a posv of freesias. A reception was held at Mrs W. L. Henry's residence. Linwood. The honeymoon is lieing spent in the North Island. The bride travelled in a smart tunic of 'navy and: gold marocain, and hat to .match. • PFrHEBAM—AVHITE. A pretty wedding was celebrated recently by the Rev. Father Lordon "at the Cathedral, Barbadoes street, when Catherine T/ois, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. White, of Amberley, wr;is married to William, third son of Mrs and the late Mr W. Petherain, of Wonlston. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory brocaded, marocain, with a silver r.nd pearl ornament at one*, side, and a horseshoe of orange blossom at the other side. Her embroidered veil fell to the hem of her dress and was held in place with a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of freesias, lily of <the valley, and asparagus, fern. Two bridesmaids were in attendance —•Miss Dorcas White, sister of the bride, and. Miss Kathleen Ellis, niece' of the -bride. The former wore a pretty frock of powder blue crepe de chine with an apron panel of blue and silver lace. A posy of rosebuds witlj. silver ribbon streamers hung from one shoulder, while the latter wore cyclamen pink crepe de chine, pin tucked and embroidered in blue. Both maids wore bands' of silver and rosebuds in their hair and carried bouquets of freesias, delphiniums, and ferns. The bridegroom, was attended by Mr George White as best man After the ceremony a reception was held in the Woolston Druids' Hall, where the bride's mother received the guests wearing a wrap frock of navy gabardine braided in silver, grey fox fur; and small black hat with autumntinted flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart costume of grev serge and black satin bat. In the evening about fifty guests were entertained at the Druids' Hall, where a happy time was spent in games and dancing. LOFFHAGEN—ROSS. The wedding was celebrated recently at.the Southbrook Methodist Church of Rtiby Florence Ross, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Ross, and Furby Anderson Loffhagcn, youngest sou of Mr and the late Mrs J. Loffhagen, of Anama. The church was prettily decorated by the girl friends of the bride. The Rev. C. Blair officiated, and Mr J. T. Withers presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory brocaded chiffon velvet, with georgette petal apron front, finished on one side with hand-made flowers. The bridal veil hung from a circlet of silver leaves, with silver streamers, and she carried a bouquet of pink tulips and freesias and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss G. Ross, as bridesmaid, and Miss Joan Loffliagen, niece of the bridegroom as flower-girl. The bridesmaid wore a frock of green crepe de chine, with georgette accordion-pleated over-dress, finished with silver streamers falling from the shoulders. Her bouquet was of pink and lemon flowers. The little flower-girl wore a dainty sleeveless petal frock of lemon georgette, with pink rosebud trimmings, and carried a basket of pink and mauve flowers. Both wore bands of silver leaves in their hair, and gold armlets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Claude Loffhagen acted as • best man.

The reception was held in the Coronation Hall, the guests being received by Mrs W. Ross, who wore a navy gabardine dress and navy hat relieved with gold, and carried a bouquet of wallflowers. She was assisted by Miss Ivy Loffhagen, who wore a cinnamon-brown tunic frock and cerise hat, and carried a bouquet of cerise anemones. About eighty guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast, when the usual toasts were honoured. . Later, Mr and Mrs Loffhagen left by motor for their honeymoon, the bride's'

travelling dress being a cinnamon-brown satin marocain, with which she wore a tangerine tulle hat and a brown velour coat. NAVY DAY.

To-day, the local branch of the Nary League is making its annual appoal for funds to enable it to carry' oil its educational work, more especially amongst the young'. Tho Navy League is an Empire wide organisation, and its mission is to impress "upon everyone, young and old, the value of sea power to the Empire. In the words of our late Governor-General, "Tho sea is our life, by the use of it the Empire was formed, by holding it the Empire Jia3 been preserved, if we fail to appreciate its value the Empires will perish." T<>-day thera. will bo a street fair with stalls for the' sale of various commodities staffed by lady members of the League. There will also be a' street sale of miniature White Ensigns, the flag of tho Eoyal Navy. A number of art unions will be drawn ,at 8 o'clock in tho pvening,- and tickets for those will be procurable at the stalls during the day. Headquarters will be at the Navy League Hall, Worcester street, and refreshments will be provided there for all helpers. An appeal is made to everyone to assist the League in its patriotic work.