WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18552, 30 November 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

» The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication In the •'Woman's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Corx dependence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Sir George and Lady Clifford and Miss Dennis returned yesterday from Timaru. Lady Marjorie Dalrymnlo is spending a few days with Mrs George Gould, Avon hank. She leaves shortly for the south, where she will be the guest of Lady Alice Fergusson, with whose party she hopes to make the Sounds trip. Mrs T. AV. AVoodroffe (St. Martins) is visiting her daughter, Mrs Copeland Smith. Rctorua. Miss Madeline A'yner leaves at the end of this week lor Dnncdin, where she will undertake nrofessianal work for the Dunedin Exhibition. The Hon. E. Newman and Mrs Newman have left Christehurch for Dunedin. Madame AA'innie Fraser (Oamaru), the well-known contralto, has gone to Gisborne arid Napier to fulfil solo engagements. Miss Mabelle Esquilant has gone to AA'anganui, where she will be the soloist at the AVanganui Male Choir's concert this week. A London message states that the death ■ has occurred suddenly of the Lady Mayoress of London," Lady Pryke. Recent arrivals at Warner's Hotel include Miss S. Stansfield (Wanganui). Among the. guests at the United Service Hotel are:—Mr and Mrs W. Morton (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. V. Tyree. (Auckland), Mr and Mrs S. W. Ford and Mrs Bruce Baird (Hokitika). 'Mr and Mrs H. O'Callaghan (Taihape) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss C. McDonald, -who has been in charge of the Spencerville school for the last two years and is leaving to take a position as infant mistress at Akaroa school, was on Thursday afternoon' presented by Mr AV. P. Spencer (chairman, of the Belfast School Committee), on behalf of the parents and pupils of Spencerville, with a ladies' companion and fountain pen. A Sydney . message announces the death of Lady Fairfax, relict of the late Sir James Fairfax, at the age of 91.

Viscount and Lady Allenby left London on Thursday morning on their trip to Australia and New Zealand (states a London cable message). Lord Allenby said/that there was-' nothing official about the trip. ' ~ Dark clouds rolled away and for a long time a sunny sky. favoured the garden fete which was held hi "the vicarage grounds of St. Peter's Church, Upper Eiccarton, on Saturday afternoon. Officially opened by Mrs Eolleston, who was introduced by the vicar, the Eev. H. T. York, the fete was well attended, the' grounds being crowded. Children with their and others riding gailydecorated bicycles and tricycles, formed a pretty-procession, headed 'by Derry's Band. There were the usual number of stalls and afternoon tea parlours. During the afternoon Mrs Eolleston was presented with a bouquet of, roses. The-executive of the Pilgrims' Association have' extended an' invitation to the Plunkeb Society, to take part in the Historical. Pageant, to be held on December 12th in connexion with the Anniversary, celebrations.

A very enjoyable party was given at., their residence by- Mr> and Mrs F. H. Greenwood, Little Rakaia, on Friday evening, to celebrate the fifteenth birthday of their eldest son, Alexander. The evening was Bpent in various games, gramophone selections, and progressive euchre. On, the supper table' was a two-tier birthday cake, with 15 lighted candles. The ladies' euchre prizes were won. by Miss Delphie Byron and Mrs D. Byron, the gentlemen's prizes going to .Mr H. J. Greenwood and Mr A. C. Greenwood. The children's competitions were won by Freda Greenwood and Raymond Byron. The many people present included:—Mr and Mrs Brears, Mr and Mrs H. J. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs A. C. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs Bvron, Miss Jones, Misses Byron (4), Misses Greenwood (6). Eileen Brears, Messrs W. Greives, A. and W. Hutcheson, J. Young, R. Wilson. C. Berry, Masters Greenwood (7), Keith Brears, and Raymond Byron. The evening was brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Syne."

SOFT WHITE HANDS. Pure ingredients is the Teason why Verbena Soap does not roughen your hands. . Another reason is that it is markedly lacking in "free and dissociated alkali." In fact you will have soft white hands after washing clothes with Verbena. — Q White Canvas Half-price Shoes. — Ladies' best white canvas lace Shoes, were 13s 6d now 6s 9d; Courts, were 10s 6d now 5s 6d; were ■ 15s now 7s 6d; Brogue S-bar, were 18s 6d now 9s 3d; White Buck Oxfords, were 35s now l 7 s 6d, were 30s now 15s; AVhite Buck Shoes, Louis heels, 10s, at Pannells', 105 Manchester street. r-G What would it be worth to you to possess exhilarating health every day in the year: to be correct from Shingle to Ankles. Visit Madame Alwyn and leave the rest to her? Radiant Health and Beauty Parlours, corner Manchester street, entrance from AVorcestcr street. Ring 'Phone A 5457 for appointment. —o

RECITAL. The Parish Uoom at Sumne r was filled to overflowing on Saturday afternoon, when Mrs AV.. L. Cook ajul her pupils entertained a largo number of friends at a song and pianoforte rental. The room had been converted into a cosy drawing-room, and during an interval a dainty r.fternoon tea was dispensed, interest was taken in each item, especially those of the tiny tots. who.played their pieces'with much expression and showed a marked absence of eelf-consciousncss. The performers were Mrs AY. G. Bowron and Miss Dorothv Bowron, Miss Doris Morgan, Mrs T. Is. Boulton. Miss Ainsley. Miss Phyllis Fitzhenrv. Mrs AVathcw. Mrs Tracv Gough. Miss AVinifred Barrett, Miss Patricia Mc Combs. Miss Gwen Mogridge, Miss Fairy Boddmgton. Miss Dulcie Pye, Miss Cyclings, Mr Morgsn, Master Jack Crosby. Amongst the guests were M r and Mrs N. H. Skinner, Mrs H. J. Marriner. Mrs H. AV. Heslop, Mr and Mrs T. Couch. Mrs I. Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. McC'oml*. Mrs Fife-Slater, Mrs Fitzhenrv. Mrs F. Goe, Mrs Moyidge. Miss Hutchinson, Mrs C. Crosby. Miss Esther Barber, Mrs E. Brown. Miss Gwen Mogridge, Mrs Mulcock, Mrs I\. Henlev. Mrs Gough-, sen., Mrs AY. Owen, Mrs C. M. Roswell, Mrs H. Gardiner, 'Mrs W. G. Bowron. Mis F. AY. Partrid ec. Miss Ngaire Partridge, Mrs l-el-wvn East. Mrs E. C. AV. Powell, Miss Amr.liel Powell, Mrs R. A. Pow, Mrs T. B. Boulton. Mr and Mrs Beverxlge, Mr and Mrs Morgan. Mrs .1. H. Thomas and Miss Eileen Thomas. Mrs Trcrise. Mrs T. E. AVhitfield, Miss Andrews. Mrs AV. H. Nicholson, Mrs G. F. Allen. Pev. E. C. AV. Powell, Mrs S. Sherrard, Airs G. AA'. Foster, Mrs A. Mazev, Mrs T. Chambers. Mrs AA'aller, Mrs Dr.le. Mrs Collins, Mrs Langdale, 'Mrs and Mi«,s Brv : n, Airs G. A. Alexander. Miss Deacon, Mrs Forrest, Miss Sorter. Miss Inez Mitchell. Miss Fowler, 'Mi«.s Lesbia Bellhouse, Mrs Williamsi and Miss T T Will'ams. Mrs L. P. T/nnguct and Miss Joyce Longret. Mr Lionel Bellhouse. Mr Basil Bellhouse, Mrs IJ. Martin, Miss Freda Martin, Mrs i Gates. Mrs AA'oolcock, Mrs E. A. Jobnisori. Airs AA'athew, Mrs Hervev. Mrs ; Boddinsrton. Miss Ccokson, Mrs J. Cook. Miss T.ezard, Miss Conk, Mrs lies, Mrs and Miss Cousins. Mrs Cnssidv, i Mrs W. Barrett. Mrs Baldwin. Mr Eric ; Barrett. Mrs Murphy, Mrs Baxter. i Miss AVoodham, Misses Dorothy and j Rita. Jackman, Mrs Skipworth, Miss Betty Tavlor, Mrs J. C. Mercer, Miss ; Sadie Thompson, and Mr and Mrs I Comes.

MISS BESSIE MAGDONALD'S RECITAL. Miss Bessie Maodonald is to be congratulated on the success of the two recitals given on Friday and Saturday evenings by herself and pupils as a wind-up to the season oil behalf of St. Saviour's Orphanages. Miss Macdonald maintained to a greater degree than ever the very • high standard of excellence which always characterises her productions, and the cleverness of the young people under her tuition was amply demonstrated each evening by the rounds of applause which greeted every item, numerous encores being demanded. At the close of the recital on Saturday, the affectionate appreciation of parents, relatives, and friends was shown, by. the scores of bouquets, dolls, toys, balloons, and dozens of boxes of chocolates, which were handed up to. the stage and rapidly 'distributed amongst jthe delighted recipients^ Miss Macdonald, who wore a. charming shell-pink brocaded satin tunic over a pleated georgette sjkirt, was herself ' not forgotten, and was received with great cheering when coming forward to receive many tokens of goodwill and affection —not least of which was one which came from her own pupils. Mrs Adam, who had come specially from Australia to take over the musical side of the recitals, also shared in the distribution of good things. Then all present joined in the National Anthem, which closed a very successful evening.

BALL AT MOUNT SOMERS. The returned soldiers' fourth annual hall was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Mount Soxners, and proved a creat success in every way. The hall was crowded, to its utmost capacity, and visitors were present from Geraldine, Christchurch, Ashburton, Melhven, and all the nearby districts. A delicious supper was laid in the marquee adjoining the hall and was supervised by the wives of the returned soldiers and other helpers, who deserve credit for the excellent repast. The hall was decorated with red. white, and blue streamers hune from the centre of the roof. Tho Union Jack, which was made and presented to the Hall Committee by Mrs John Hood, was hung at the back of the stage. Music was supplied by Chapman's "Orchestra, extras being played by Mrs Wood, Miss Wood, Mjss Morgan, and Mr E. Beckley. The M.C.'s were Messrs L.. Hood .and D. Stevens. Durinc the evening those present observed Wo minutes' silence in honour of fallen soldiers. The grand march, in which sixty-five couples took part, was led by Mt and Mrs I*. King.

Amongst the ladies present were:—Mrs King, who wore pale pink marocain; Mrs J. Hood, black silk marocain; Mrs Comyns, , navy jersey siht, relieved with gold; Mrs Wood, black merv silk and radium lace; | Mrs Neill, fawn satin; Mrs S. Hood, black I satin, with lace overdress; Mrs Whelham, I black silk; Mrs Robinson, black charmeuse; Mrs G. Alexander, lavender brocade; Mrs W. K. Dellow, black georgette; Mrs Gibb, sea-green brocadbd marocain; Mrs Beckley, vieur rose satin; Mrs Crawford,, navy bins silk; Mrs Beattie, lemon silk; Mrs Croft, black satin; Mrs Leen. pink jersey silk; Mrs Sutton, wine shot silk; Mrs Allan Lochhead, blue marocain: Mrs Todd, ivory marocain; Mrs Bates (Christchurch), cream fuji silk; Mrs Heseltine (Ashburton), henna marocain with black trimmings; Mrs D.* Crawford (Surrey Hills), white satin, with pearl trimmings; Mrs Jones, floral silk tunic over black silk; Mrs A. Lawrence (Methven), geranium-red velvet; Mrs L. Hood, navy French Milanese; Mrs King, een., black crepe de chine; Misses E. Langdon, buttercup figured satin; Hayward (Geraldine), orange silk marocain; Betty McLaughlin, **.ge-green georgette over silk; M. Robinson, sea-gTeen satin; R. Frew, almond-green crepe suede tunic frock; May Hix, flame fuji silk, with diamante and silver trimming; C. O'Connor (Christchurch), deep cream marocain; M. O'Connor (Arundel), black georgette, with knife pleated apron panel; Hall, pink satin; Milly Morgan, shell-pink crepe de chine, and silver trimming; H. Sewell, cerise crepe de chine; Elsie Sewell, pink taffeta; Pegjry Duff, lemon marocain; J. Duff, royal blue parmo velvet; G. Morgan, peach marocain; Eileen Bishop, green silk; B. Richardson, a/pplegTeen taffeta; M. Patterson, azure-blue eilk; Winchester, ninon; Loffhagen, white georgette ; E. Gardner, pale green crepe de chine; E. Bell, green shot satin; N. Edgar, pink silk; J. King,, white satin; P. Walker, green voile; Biddick, vieux rose satin: N. Goldsmith, pink crepe de chine; E." Fleming, rose satin; E. Goldsmith, bine crepe de chine; L. Smith, emerald green taffeta; Urquhart (Askburton Forks), green French taffeta, with silver trimmings; N. Hannaa (Springburn), pink satin, with radium lace overdress; M. Syme, mauve organdi; A. Grieve (Springburn), pink satin, with lace sleeves; M. Fagan (Springburn), shell-pink satin; Alma Smith (Staveley), pale blue crepe de chine; Leila Todd, flame marocain; M. Cox (Ashburton), mauve brocade; L. Peart (Christchurch), salmon figured marocain; J. Whitehead (Christchurch), black satin; A. Hamilton (Inveroaxgill), grey velvet; E. Grieve (Methven), salmon mrrocain; M. Drummond (Methven), geranium -crepe de chine: H. Grieve, floral georgette; Jessie Duff (Methven), primrose crepe de chine; E. Wood, lemon ' crepe suede; G. Campbell (Christchurch), blue taffeta; A. Webster, blue taffeta; B. Grieve (Methven), apricot marocain; P. Grieve '(Methven), silver marocain; Stevens (Methven), black velvet; Eileen Carleton (Metiiyea), champagne marocain.

MERIVALE PARISH FETE. Although the weather was not in its kindest mood, there was a large attendance at the Mcrivalc Parish Fete, which was held in the beautiful grounds of Mr W. 1. Carney, Papanni road, on Saturday afternoon. Stalls erected beneath trees contained useful articles which found a ready sale, and side-shows also did good business. Another attraction was tennis, which wa.s plaved on the courts of Mr Carney. Mrs Peter Wood, and Mr F. Hobbs. whose properties adjoin. Those who had charge of the stalls and sideshows were:— Cakes, Mrs P. Wynn "Williams, Mrs Smithson. and members of tho Mothers' Vninn: plain work : Mesdames 11. S. Lawrence, A. K. Firth, and C- J- Cooper- produce. Mesrlames'.l Vernon. P. Overton. P. B. Haggitt. E. Hamilton. R. McDougall, H and Bloxam; sweets, Mesdames' Hume, and C. Hart; flowers: Mosdames F. Hobbs and 1 . Wood: children's side-shows: Eey. J. I? Hervov and Mrs Hervey: brantub : Mesdames Wanklyn and T. Montgomery ; ices: Mesdames "VNestmacotr. and' C'ordner ; afternoon tea : Mesdames G. Helmore, T. Gibson, and assistants. SUMNER SCHOOL SPORTS. St. Leonard's Square, Sumner, presented a- very lively appearance on Saturday afternoon, when the pupils of the Sumner School, together with their narcnts and friends, assembled for the. school snorts. A course was marked off en a suitable part of the ground and was surrounded with seating accommodation for the onlookers, amongst whom were: Mr and Mrs G. Tulloch, Mrs A. Bishop, Mr and Mrs .1. Merritt, Mrs \V. Caster. Mr and Mrs F. J. Glackin, Mr and Mrs G. A. Alexander, Mrs F. Chitty, Mrs H. G. Bailey, Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Carewe, Mrs Bamford and Miss "Hilda Bamford. Mrs F. Orr.wshaw, Mr and Mrs L. YVethery. Mrs Whvckes, Airs Fountain-Barber" Mr and' Mrs G. F. Allen. Rev. E. C. W. Poweli, Mr 'and Mrs Olavdon. Mrs Brettell, Mrs Williams. Mrs Collins. Mrs P. R. Climie. Mrs "Westall, Miss Grree Wilson, Miss Cora Andrews, Miss Rata Bowden. Miss Pegjrv Eichstadu. Mrs Furze, Mrs Aitlcen, Mrs W. H. Nicholson, Mr Stanley Nicholson, Mr J. Tait, Mr Mc*f,auchlan Mr A. B. Cottle, Mr W. H. iTackson. Mrs Dennis, Mr s.nd ifrsDuff, Mrs Wishlske, Mt Crisp. Mr and Mrs Tj. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Truckeon, Mrs Wright, Mrs Smith, Mr S. Sherrard, Mr Mathews. Mrs Atkins, Mrs Fluerty, Miss Dorothy Ogier. Mi-s Connie Bamford, Mrs Holmes, Miss Marian Reese, Mr C.. A. Rendle. Mr Collins: Mrs H. Wilson. Mr and Mrs G. Murray. Mr and Mrs Cunningham, and Mrs McLauchlan. DIXIELAND.

Dixieland was the scene of another very successful dance on Saturday, when the Dixieland Orchestra supplied the' music. Amongst the guests present were: — Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Trenery (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs Whiteman, Mr and Mrs Hollander, Mr and Mrs Chas. A. Myhre,'Mr and Mrs Wilkes, Mr and Mrs Knowles, Mr and Mrs Cook, Mr and Mrs McCrae, Mr and Mrs Hill, Mr and Mrs F. Dixon," Mr and Mrs A. Bidgood, Madam Bono!, Mr and Mrs C. Su'rridge, Mr and Mrs W. Murdoch, Mr and Mrs Tennant, Misses Molfie Chapman, Ruth Good, Rosa Atkinson, LUlu Hannay, Jean McDougall, Nancy McDougall, Betty Manning (Auckland), Phyllis Clarkson,- Rutherford, Masine McGill, Pearl Lisle, Blunden, Moira McCracken (Wellington), Wilkin, H. Christie, • Cobblestone, Vida Griffith, Betty Murly, Lynskey, Ivy Harris, Jessie Slocom.be, Betty Norris, Hilary Buss, Melva Priestnall, Phyllis. Mc'Oreadie, Doris Priestnall, Hope Todhunter, Patrick Isobel Mayo, Ray Hollander, Irene Leggett, Tui Barnet.t, Austin, Norah Helmore, Brown, Parson, Grade Helmore, Joan Manning, Vernbr Helmore, Joan Johnston, Fanny Middleton, Louie lies, Jessie Mayo, Essie Gibson, Lettice Tapper, Molly Curtis, Cheddock (Wellington), Fae Sbewart, I. McGrath, Nancy Minson, Nancy Taylor, B. Taylor, Nora Rich, P.. Hollander, Doris Robinson, Sheena Macf arlane,' Fay Ballin, Jean Ailingham, Margaret Anderson, Buckhurst, Nell Buddo, Thompson, Walker, Irene Wildermoth, Beryl Wfldermbth, Gladys Russell. Ida Denton, Hood. Molly Mitchell, Betty Beadel, Janet York. Peggy Hart. Kitty Hart, Judith Mafliias, and Rosamond Wood, Dr. Brebner, Messrs P. Boyle, Bull, Reid, P. Barrett, Blun-dell-Priee. I. Seay, Clarry. Stent, Rollinson, T. Johnston, G. Bennett, A. Paton, Edwardes, W. Ja.mie.v>n, Cornaga, Tnmrmll. Orbell, Duke. Bell, Elliot, J. Crocker, V. Smith. McGibhon, A. Vizer, McClure, K. Power, L. J. le Cren. Bamn. M. O'Brien. R. J. Rohert?. G. Bristed. Hutchinson, P. Grant, J. Priestnall. A. Ferrier, Searle, J Donnellv, C. Penlineton, Drurv, N. R WM , Yminsr., B. Walker. Mvhre (3), Clark. Taylor, W: Marhin, D. S. Curry, Neil Manning. Miller. C. T. Cot>per, Kcw, Gillespie, McDonald, Manhire, Cresswell, McCracken, N. J. Orr. Lee.' Heaton. Venall, HenwoocL Bridge, Hollander, Murlv, Lawn. Davis) Fish. J. B. Norris, K. Ruddenklau, A. H. Burrage, W. Machin, Talbot, A. H. Burrage, Talbot, Overton, R. Morrish, Mcßean Stewart, Commander Tebbs, and Roland Smith (secretary).