WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18602, 29 January 1926, 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 should be full; authenticated, and engagement notices must beaz the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is invited on an; matters affecting, or of interest to, women. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS Enquirer.—The duty on fur coats made in England, and imported into New Zealand, is 25 per cent, of the value of the imported goods.— (Lady Editor of "The Press.") Mrs F. H. Pyne and her daughter, Mrs Ashley Dean, have returned from a visit to Mrs George Dennistoun, Peel Forest. Dr. and Mrs Cowan (Akaroa) have returned from Russell, where they were luckv enough to catch the first three swordfish of the season. They have gone to Dunedin, where they will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald, at Karitane Beach. Mrs A. M. Burns has returned from a short visit to Dunedin t Misses Julie and Gwen Wright (Nelson) who have been visiting relatives in Christchurch, leave for Nelson today. ' Mr and Mrs N. Cal-Calliver loheppartou, Victoria) who are making a world tour, are the guests oi M f an " Mrs A, P. Osborn, Tecaweir, Worcester street, Linwood, and are proceeding to Dunedin next week on their way to Australia. Mrs Graham Jamieson (Menvale) is leaving to-morrow for Dunedin to attend fhe wedding'of Miss Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs Frank Reid and Miss Edna Reid, late of Invercargill, are spending a few days with Mrs Walter Gudgeon 'St. Albans. Miss Margaret Nixon (Killinehy), who was operated on for appendicitis last week, is making a good recovery at Lyndhurst Hospital. She will go to Rhodes Convalescent Home to-morrow to recuperate. Miss Ada Gardiner ("The Hike," Purau) has returned home after spending a holiday in Dunedin. Two well-known residents of Ballarat, Victoria, Misses Jeannie and Lulu Kenny, who are making an extensive tour :of New Zeaknd, left Christchurch ! for Dunedin and the Southern Lakes yesterday. Miss* M. Bishop (Christchurch) is staying at the Midland Hotel, Wellington. Miss Nena A. Scott has returned to Winchmore after a visit to Ellesmere. \ Mrs E. C. McCullougli left yesterday for a. visit to the Dunedin Exhibition. Miss Burke (St. Andrew's square) .and Miss Richards (Sumner) are visiting Dunedin. "Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie. ("Island Home," Rangitata), who have- been spending an extended holiday at Dunedin, returned home yesterday. Mr and Mrs F. W. Ruddenltku, Miss Marjorie Ruddenklau, Miss Alma Townsend, and: Mr George Ruddenldau have left by motor for Oamarn and Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hill and Miss Kathleen Lascelles ; have left for a motor trip to' Dunedin. Miss Ethel le Cren, who has been staying with Miss Betty Beadel, has returned to Timaru. Amongst visitors to Gainsborough House, Governor's Bay,, who are re: turning to Christchurch this week,,are Mr and Mrs and Miss Naiuy Rogers (Ranfurly street), Mr and Mrs O'Donel Davis and familv (Durham street), and Mr and Mrs Fife and family (Fendalton). 'Mrs Frank Thompson left last evening on a holiday visit to the North Island. Mr and Mrs J. McKay and Miss McKay (Akaroa) are staying at the Royal Hotel.

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Miss Beri (Teniuka) is visiting the Duiiedin Exhibition. Mr and Mrs Burke and family have returned to their home in Bealey street after a month's camping holiday at Parnassus. Mr and Mrs Dunn (Queenstcwn), after spending a fortnight in Christchurch, aro visiting friends at Longbeach. Mrs and Miss Barron (Gisborne), Mrs Browning (Auckland). Mrs T. T. Thompson (Ainuerley), Miss Hay (Pigeon Bay), Miss x. Richmond (Nelson), Mr and Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford'and Miss B. Rutherford (Macdonald Downs) aro staying at "Warner's Hotel. .'.a and Mrs A. E. and Miss Lavland (Auckland), Mrs A. and the Misses Dunn (Wellington). Mr and Mrs Harper and Mrs Bonthron (Wellington) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. , Mr and Mrs J. E. Reich (Lower Hutt) «y staying at the United Service Hotel. A pleasant evening was spent recently at Miss Barber's tearooms, Parnassus. Musical items were given by Mrs McLachlan, Mrs L. C. Burke, Mr Frater, Mr Sheffield, and Mr L. M. Burke. Miss Barber and Messrs Falloon and Harneiss supplied the music. Amongst those present were. Mrs and Miss Barber.' Mrs L. C. Burke, Mrs Sheffield, Mrs McLachlan, Misses 1. Philpott, Tapper. Falloon, I. and M. Burke, Messrs D. Sheffield. A. McLachlan. J. Ayers, J. Scott. W. Dampier-Crossley, C. Frater, W. Rush, R. Barber, D. Jackson, L. Tiers. B. Harneisß, S. Hopkins, I. Hopkins, and L. M. Burke. An enjoyable surprise party of forty young friends visited Miss Zita Meyer at her parents' residence, Moorhouse avenue, on the occasion of her twenty-first birthday. Music, games, and dancing were indulged in, and' a delightful evening was spent. Miss Zita Meyer was presented with a handsome gold bangle by her parents, who aiso gave her a month's holiday at the Dunediu Exhibition. iSlie also received numerous gifts and congratulations from all present. The evening terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and cheers for the guest of honour.

Not a little of the warmth of the welcome to the British bowlers on the Sumner green yesterday morning was due to the hospitality extended by the local ladies, »no left nothing undone that would contribute to a cordial reception. Morning tea was served on a small table at the head of the green just below the pavilion, and the needs of the visitors were personally attended to by the club members and their lady friends. During the serving of rethe heat was •■ oppressive that sunshades were handed round to make conditions tolerable. Amongst those present were Mrs J. M. B. Crawford, Mrs W. F. Raphael, Mrs V. S. Mitchell, Mrs :.. W. Heslop, Mrs H. Y. Widdowson, Mrs J. A. Booth, Mrs W. S. Hampton, Mrs F. C. Cother, Mrs C. A. Wilson, Mrs J. H. Thomas, Mrs J. UK :worth, Mrs H. Barlow, Mrs A:" Graham, Mrs N. K. Smyth, Miss E. Thomas, Miss Henley, Miss Dean, Miss Rata Bowden, Miss Heinsman, and Miss V. Barlow. ■ COMING-OF-AGE DANCE.

An enjoyable carnival dance was given by Mr and Mrs L. Hahn, of "Remuera," Packe street, St. Albans, in the Winter Garden on Monday evening last to celebrate the coming of age of their eon, Arthur, In the ballroom a carnival spirit prevailed, the guests dancing to excellent music supplied by Largo's Aeolian Jazz Band. The supper tables were decorated with sweet peas and roses, and in the centre of the large table was a three-tier birthday "cake, illuminated with twenty-one candles and decorated- with small silver horseshoes. Mr Snow presented the guest of honour with the usual key, to which was a black kewpie. During the evening Miss Winifred Sproston, who sang pleasingly, was presented with a bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. The hostess wore a gown of blaok figured marocain, with touches of scarlet and gold georgette.' Those present included: —Mr and Mrs L. Hahn, Mr and Mrs E. Snow, Mr and Mrs H. C. F. Stevens, Mr and Mrs W. Bowman, Mr and Mrs E.' Stevens, Mesdames J. W. Snow, Sproston,' W. M. Caven, E. E. Wilson, T. H. Davidson (Palmerston North), Misses Winifred Sproston, Edna Caven, Ellen Griffith, Taylor (Westport), Olive Stewart, Daphne, Marshall, Rita Jackson, Violet Wilson, A. McTeague, May Stribling, Alice CAven,' Alma Kerr, Mvra Stewart, Doris Collins, Kath. McKee, Ethel Collins, Erne Kerr, Gladys Scott, Gwen Owers, Margaret Beaton, Eunice James, Florrie Fellingham, Blossom Strachan, Maud A'Court, M. Roberts, E. Tyler. Lyra Hickey, C. Peck, May Hanna, Eym McKee, IvTollio Clarke, Ophir Caven, M. Heeley, Maude Hoare, Jean Rippin, C. Madden, Gwen Carter, Thelma lies, N. Henderson, Lily Machin, Dorothy Reese, May Stringer, Irene Reid, Betty Johnstone, Anita Brown, Patricia Broxton, M: Carr, Messrs iVrthur O. Hahn, Colin Griffith, E. Sayers, S. Wallace, Claude Evans, Cyril Sheehan, W. Moffatt, Alex. Neill, J. Moffaft, Stanley Birch (Wairarapa), Harrison, Stanley Forbes, H. Cumberworth, Ray Hickey, W. H. Tipping, S. Hanna, John Kerr, A. F. Woodha.ni, Gordon Owers, R. Whittington, Charles Collins, Fred. Taylor, W. Neill, Lax Russell, Charles Sproston, Pat. Anderson, G. Dunn, Ronald Winthrop, L. O'Connor, J. A. Rhodes, H. Brien, G. Dodds, W. McDonald, Neill Wogan, S. King, Leigh Sullivan, Roy Lyons, Bernard Sharpe, Herbert Robertson, Donald McMillan, Albert Thompson, John Harley, Colin Henderson, B. Nuttall.

OBITUARY. A gloom was cast over the Ladß'rooks district when the death was announced of Mrs E. M. McDrury, who had been a highly esteemed resident of Ladbrooks for the past 35 years. Although 6he had been ailing for some considerable time, her death was unexpected, and came as a great shock to her family and friends. Her husband predeceased her in 1918, and she leaves a grownup family. The I'uneral., which was one of the largest ever seen in the district, left her late residence for the Halswell Catholic Church, where Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father O'Connor. - The interment took place at the Sydenham Cemetery. The .pallbearers, members of the Hibernian Society, were Messrs J. Noonan, P. Wall, H. McGough, and R. O'Shaughnessy. Wreaths were sent by the following: McDrury family, McGough family, Ruddy family, Mr and.Mrs J. McDrury and family, Mr and Mrs Rodgers and family, Mi' and Mrs R. Brown and family, Mr and Mrs J. Meyer, Mr and Mrs F. Meyer, Mr and Mrs Redmond and family, Mr and Mrs F. G. Smith, H. Matson and Co., Mr and Mrs W. Parett, Mr and Mr s T. Trash, .Mr and Mrs L. Edwards, Mr and Mrs O. Sparks and, familj. Mr and Mrs J. Kelly and family, J. Deerv, P. and E. Wall, M. Wall, Mr and Mrs Christey, jun., Mr and Mrs J. J. McCarthy, Mr and Mrs A. Murphy and Allison, Mr and Mrs J. O'Connor, Mr and Mrs L. •O'Leary, the O'Shaughnessy family, J. Noonan and family.

BRITISH VISITORS ENTERTAINED. At- her beautiful home in Colombo street North yesterday afternoon, Mis M. I'\ Burnett entertained at a delightful "'at home," tho ladies who are aeeoinpaiiying the British bowlers on their tour of tho Dominion. Tea was served in the drawing-room, beautifully decorated with choice roses, and the hostess was assisted in the entertainment of her guests by Miss Whelan, Miss Tui Barnett, and Miss Faville. After an amusing "lucky lady", competition, which was won by Mrs Baird, many of the guests enjoyed a game of bowls on Mr Barnctt's well-kept bowling green. The visitors from Britain were Mesdames Wake, Inglis, Hurley, Orchard, Baivd, Dauntori, MeCall, Thomas, Crawford, Morrison, and Brodie, Miss Wardlaw, and Miss Brown, and other ladies present were: Mesdames Summers, Sewell, Alexander Barlow, Angus, Kennedy-White, and Efford.

PARTY AT BROOMFIELD. A delightful evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. H. Stevenson, Broomfield, in honour of the coming-of-age of their son, George. The early part of the evening was spent in playing progressive euchre, the winners being Miss R. Smith (Leithfield) and Mi (J. Smith (Christchurch), while the consolation prizes were awarded to Miss F. Kelcher (Balcairn) and Mr E. Davison (Lincoln). Supper was then served in the large dining-room, and the usual toasts were honoured. The toast of "The Guest of the Evening," was proposed by Mr C. Barrett (Christchurch). The birthday cake was decorated with twentyone kewpies, and blue and black ribbons. Games and dancing were then enjoyed, the lucky spot waltz being won by Mr J. Smith, and Miss R. Smith (both of Leithfield). Miss M. McFarlane gave an exhibition of step-dancing. Those present were Mesdames G. Templeton, sen. (Kaiapoi), J. Rid (Kaiapoi), C Hadley (Amberley), J. Smith (Leithfield), W. McFarlane, W. H. Stevenson, Misses N. Rice (Kaiapbi), R. Smith (Leithfield), Mabel and Madge McFarlane, A. Mockett, M. Carlyle (Hawarden), F. and M. Kelcher (Balcairn), D. Feathery (Amberley), N. Mockett (Christchurch), J. Lord, E.. Fletcher, B. Hodgins, I. Watt (Rangiora), H. Niven (Balcairn), H. Stevenson, Messrs J. Smith (Leithfield), W. t McFarlane (Glasnevin), N. Kelcher, H. Stanton, 0. Hadler, R. Croft, E, Davison, C. Smith (Christchurch), L. and C. Barrett (New Brighton), C. Wilson, R,. Shaw, T. McFarlane.

WEDDINGS. HALL—McKENZIE. The wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church recently, of Georgina (Ina), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. M. McK«nzie, of Manchester sti'eet, St. Albans, and John Herbert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hall, of Edendale, Southland. The bridegroom, who is editor of the "Hawera Star," was formerly a valued member of the sub-editorial staff of "The Press." The Rev. J. C. YouDg was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her.father, wore a beautiful dress of ivory brocaded satin, with long georgette sleeves, and apron panel trimmed with hand-made flowers. Her hand-em-broidered veil was held with orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The attendant bridesmaids were Miss Jessie McKenzio and Miss Isobel Hall, who nere dressed alike in mauve brocaded satin frocks with shirred panels of mauve georgette, ornamented withFrench flowers. They wore hair-bauds to match their frocks, and carried bouquets of mauve and pink flowers. The best man was Mr M. McDonald, of New Plymouth, and the groomsman, Mr Pearston McKenzio. After the ceremony, a reception was held in -St. Paul's Hall, where sixty guests were entertained. The bride's mother wore a handsome frock of black brocaded crepe-de-chine with touches of blue and gold, and a black hat with gold flowers. She carried a bouquet of blue flowers. Mrs Hall, mother of the bridegroom, wore a smart frock of mole silk, with hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mr and Mrs Hall left the same day for Milford Sound, the latter wearing a model frock of kingfisher blue marocain, and becoming georgette hat, trimmed with French flowers. ) BUCKLEY—ROBB. Decorations of pink and white roses, and sweet peas, interlaced with streamers, were utilised to ornament the Church of Christ, St, Albans, on Wednesday evening, when the wedding was celebrated of Carrie, eldest daughter of Mr and' Mrs W r in. Robb, Glasgow, Scotlaud, to AValter Gray, youngest son of Mr and Mrs James Buckley, Christchurch. The Rev. J. Crawford performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr James Robb, wore a beautiful dress of white satin and old Brussels lace, with a pretty lace-edged veil falling gracefully to»orm a train, and held in place at the back by a spray of orange blossom, w.hilo tiny trails of blossom were caught here and there in the veil. She carried a charming bouquet of white roses and pale pink carnations. Miss Les. Blair, the bridesmaid, wore a graceful frock of primrose georgette and lace. Her bouquet was of yellow tea roses and hot-house flowers tied with a primrose ribbon. Little Miss Grace Thomas, as flower girl, wore a frock of blush pink crepe de chine, bunched on each side with georgette, and a band of rosebuds and silver leaves on her head. She carried £Ol Early Victorian posy. Mr George Farrelley was best man. A reception' was held later at the home of Mrs Arbuckle, Avonside. Mrs Arbuckle received the guests wearing a smart navy inarocain dress, trimmed with cerise, with hat to match. When the happy couple left on their wedding tour, the bride wore a frock of sand-coloured marocain, trimmed with I red and a corded silk hat to match.