WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18603, 30 January 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in tbe "Women's Corner" items of social, or personal news Sucli items should be full; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Miss Edwards (Fendalton) has gone south for a holiday, and will spend the week-end with Mrs Ben Howell (Cave). Mrs Arthur Grigg and her children are visiting Mrs J. Cracroft A\ilson (Cashmere). Mrs Richard Allen (Fendalton) is returning to-day from Dunedin. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse, who have been spending a holiday in Southland, are returning to Christchurch to-day. Archdeacon and Miss York (Blenheim), with a party of friends have been spending a few weeks in Dunedin visiting the Exhibition. The Archdeacon is now taking his brother's duties at Riccarton, while the latter is in Methven. Mrs Sturrock (Sydney) who as Miss Lucy Hart was formerly very wellknown in Canterbury, is re-visiting Christchurch, and is staying at the United Service Hotel. Mrs Sturrock, who is a daughter of the late Mr Geor> Hart, for many years chief reporter oil "The Press." "is private secretary to Mr John Fuller, during his New Zealand tour.

Miss Agnes Lawlor is returning to Christchurch this evening after spending a holiday at Dunedin. Mrs Percy Jones, late Wairakau Estate, Te* Arolia, who has been visiting relatives in Christchurch, is now staying with Mrs Edgar Jones, ("Otiritiri," Tiiriaru).

Mrs C. L. Hart and family (Rugby street) have returned from Dunedin. Mrs Sandle (Palmerston North)_ who has been visiting lier mother in Rimu' ton, is returning north on Tuesday. Mrs Darwin, a visitor from England, who is greatly interested in the work of Mothers' Unions ' throughout the Empire, leaves for Dunedin to-day, but hopes to return in time to attend a meeting of - the local Union to be held early next month. Miss Elaine Leckie, of - Christchurch, is spending a holiday at Auckland. Mrs E. C. Bathurst, of Allenton, and her children are returning home from New Brighton to-day. Miss Ngaire Hunt has gone to Dunedin to join the nursing staff of the Dunedin Hospital. Mr and Mrs W. Stirling, who have been spending a few weeks with their daughter, Mrs D. C. Kidd, Single Hill, Burke's Pass, have returned to the West Coast. Mr and Mrs C. W. Hervey, who have been spending a week in Dunedin, are returning to Christchurch tomorrow. Miss Veda Griffith (Cranmer Square) is motoring to Dunedin to-day. Mr and Mrs Ronald Hatrick, Mr and Mrs R. E. Cuthbertson (Wanganui), Mr and Mrs F. Waddington (Svdney), Miss L. Dixon (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. Iv. Ley land (Auckland) are at Warner's Hotel; Among the guests at the' United Service Hotel are Miss M. F. Casley, Miss Lilburn (Auckland), Miss M. K. Bevin (Hamilton), Mr and Mrs Sturrock (Sydney), Mrs R. Dawson and Miss E. Hyde (Dunedin), and Dr. and Mrs Harty, (Wellington).

Mrs Cyril Ward, -who has been for a short visit to Timaru, returned home last night. Mrs 'Con Worth (Newmarket, Auckland) is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs A. W. Lane (Rossall street). Mr and Mrs J. M. Epps (Tancred street, Linwood) are spending a fortnight at the Bruce Hotel, Akaroa. Miss Marjory May (Balcairn, North Canterbury) is visiting friends in Dunedin. ■ Miss Mina Ward, who has been spending a month in Timaru and Dunediti, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mr and Mrs G. C. Beckett (Wellington) and Mr and Mrs Price and family (Nelson) are visitors at Kenilworth. Or INTEREST TO WOMEN. Women of taste and discretion will be pleased to hear that a half-yearly 10 per cent. Reduction Sale is waiting those fortunate women that visit the Minerva Salon. New styles and unbeatable prices to suit all. It wil} prove profitable to you to pay us a visit.—MINERVA SALON, 174 Oashel .street. —6 The first term of Madam Alw.vn's Kindergarten commences on February 3rd. Address, corner Manchester and Worcester streets. Telephone 51-57 A. —6 DON'T FEAR GREY HAIR. Grey hair can be banished indistinguishably. Shalimar Toilet Rooms restore the bloom of youth to hair. Why, then, let grey hair worry you? 'Phone 628, making your appointments, or call in and consult Shalimar free of charge. SHALIMAR TO:LET ROOM 3 (Principal, Mrs S. Vaughan), 240 }~IGH ST REE i' (above Simpson and Williams.. —6 HOW TO KIiDUCE. To possess a dainty slender figure is the desire of every woman who is inclined to be stout. Tl.is is a simple matter and can be done without the necessity of dieti z Clark's Thinning Bath Salts sold by E. Cameron Smith, Hoy a! Exchange Buildings. Cathedral square, is excelle: for reducing superfluous flesh and has the added advantage of cleansing the skin and refreshing the complexion. —6

Mr and Mrs R. Thomas, Miss Kerrigan, and Miss Anderson (all of Dunedin) are amongst recent arrivals at the Royal Hotel. The committee of the New Brighton Branch of the Plunket Society met at the residence of Mrs C. W. Dixon on Tuesday evening, to bid her farewell on her departure for Wellington, where she ■ will in future reside. Mrs Dixon has until' recently acted as honorary treasurer to the committee, and many appreciative references were made to the great help she has been to the Society in New Brighton. A public welcome home has been organised bv the St. George's Hospital workers to" Canon Wilford, who returned on Sunday from England, after an absence of over twelve months. The function is to take place at St. Margaret's College, Cranmer Square, this afternoon at 2.30. The school and grounds have been kindly lent by the Sisters of the Church for the occasion. The St. George's ladies committee extend an invitation to be present to all church workers and the general public who are interested. Captain Taliu Khodes, president of the executive, and Dr. John W. Cravvsliaw, an active nSember, will officially welcome Canon Wilford, whose reply should be of special interest to all those concerned in the completion of the scheme, and to any who are interested in church affairs at Home and in New Zealand. A special dance will be held to-night at the Caledonian Hall by the Christchurch Dance Assembly. Tho latest music will be supplied by Fred Smith s orchestra. . A whist drive will be held in the card room. A large euchre tournament will be held on Monday at the Sydenham Football Hall. The first prize will be a £l2 12s order on any city firm. The annual meeting of the Christchurch branch of the W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday. Mrs T \ *?.• lor occupied the chair. Ihe ballot tor the election of officers for the ensuing j vear resulted as follows: —President, I Miss Henderson: vice-presidsnts, Mesdames Taylor, Williai. Adams, Richards, Adkins, Whetter, and Wicks; corresponding secretary, Mrs Day; recording secretary, Miss Bisiiop; trear ,rer, Mrs Richards; Ways and Means Committee, Miss' Gordon, Mesdames Price, Rountree, Suckling, and Adkms. The appointment of superintendents or departments was deferred. _ Arrangements were made for the Union to take charge of the afternoon tea at the garden party in aid of the hospital funds. Mrs W. J. Smyth, of Redcliffs, who leaves to-night for Wellington with her husband, gave a very enjoyable afternoon party for her friends, at Ballantyne's 011 Thursday afternoon. Among those present were: Mesdames W. Tippett, E. Russell, H. Brett, W. Morgan, C. Robinson, J. Crombie, R. Britten, R. A. Collie, and A. Tottill. Mrs Russell on behalf of tho guests, spoke feelingly of the regret felt at the departure of their hostess from Redcliffs. Mrs Russell (Redcliffs) gave a most enjoyable afternoon party at her residence, as a farewell to Mrs Smyth, who is leaving Redcliffs for Wellington. Mrs Russell wore a pretty frock of figured silk marocain, and was assisted by Miss Russell, who wore pale pink crepe de chine. The following guests were present: —Mesdames Smyth, Tippett, Morgan, Robinson, Crombie, Simpson, Strong, Britten, V. Tutill. An interesting competition was won by Mrs Strong. After a delicious afternoon tea had been served, the guest of the afternoon was presented with a small token as a reminder of the many happy days spent with her friends in Redcliffs, who extended to her their ' best wishes for her happiness and prosperity in her new home. | VALUE IN SILK HOSE! ' "Bear Brand" Silk Stockings which were bought six months, nine months, asd even a year ago are still being worn by their owners though costing only 4s 6d (No. 102), and 5s lid (No. 105). "Bear Brand" are undoubtedly the greatest value in Silk Hose to-day —6

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WEDDINGS. PEAKGE—LORD; The interior of St. Paul's Church, Papauui, was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride recently when Dorothv "Wingfield, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Lord (Edgeware road, St. Albans) was married to Arthur Cyril, second sou of Mr and Mrs A. J. Pearce "(St. Albans). The Rev. W. H. Orbell officiated. Entering the church on the arm or he r father, who subsequently gave her away, the bride wore a dainty frock of white satin cut on simple lines, tho overskirt of georgette being caught in the front with a spray of orange blossom. Her dainty veil of soft tulle was arranged with a coronet of pearls, and held at each side with orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, lilies and asparagus fern. The bride was attended by Miss Ene T. Powrie (Nelson), who wore an uncommon frock of wisteria silk, the low waist line being finished with roses of gold tissue". Her veil of wisteria tulle was arranged with a band of gold tissue flowers and leaives, and her bouquet of gold roses had tulle streamers to tone with her frock. Mr W. H. Pearce attended hia brother as' best man. After the ceremony the bride's parents entertained a large number of relatives and friends at Dixieland. Mrs Lord wore a smart frock of faivn marocain with touches of red on the panelled front, and her hat of black marocain was trimmed with black ospreys. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs Pearce, the bridegroom's mother, wore a frock of black marocain relieved with gold, and a smart little black and gold hat. She carried a bouquet of gold roses. Mrs J. Grant (sister of the bride) wore cream brocaded crepe-de-chine and cream hat trimmed with multi-coloured flowers. Mrs T. Dalton (Dunedin), aunt of the bride, wore a black brocaded marocain frock and a black and white hat. Later Mr and Mrs A. C. Pearce left for their honeymoon, the latter wearing a smart navy costume and gold and blue hat. CALVERT—JEFFERY. A very pretty wedding was solemnised recently at the Lyttelton Methodist Church, when Sylvia Emily, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeffery, of Cornwall road, Lyttelton, was married to George William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Calvert, of Linwood. The church was prettily decorated by members of the choir, and the service was choral. Mr Williams presided at the organ, and the Rev. S. Bailey officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty dress of white brocaded marocain with an overdress of radium lace. Her tulle veil was worn in mob cap style; with a wreath of orange blossoms, and her bouquet was of lilies and maidenhair fern. Miss Evelyn Jeffery, sister of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a pretty dress of apricot crepe de chine with a flared front and a wreath of: tulle and gold leaves on her hair. She' carried a bouquet of begonias and. r»aidenhair fern. On , leaving the church, the bride was presented by Linda O'Neill with a silver horse shoe tied with silver ribbons. ; Following the ceremony a reception: was held in the Club Hall. Mrs Jeff-' ery, mother of the bride, wore a black crepe de chine dress' relieved with.' white, and a black satin hat with black and white trimmings, and a marabout stole.

The bride's travelling dress was of fawn gabardine with Oriental trimmings and hat to match.