WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18626, 26 February 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

. The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in tho "Women's Corner" items of (social or personal news. Such iteas should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tho signatures of both partiCß. Correspondence is invited on any. matters affecting, or of interest to, •women.

Afrs J S. Thomson (Winchester street) is'visiting Mrs T. G. It. Blunt (Kaikoura).

Mrs Strachan, wife of Captain Strachan, and Misß Southern (Greymonth), arc spending a few days with Mrs Breach (Heathcoto Valley) before leaving for Dunedin. ' Mr and Mrs 11. Drake (St. Albans) have left for a visit to Dunedin and Queenstown. ■,<> Miss Alma Gray (Kelburn, "Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Lewis (Madras street). ...

Mr and Mrs H. M. Burgin ("Crosby," Swaunanoa), have gone for a short holiday to Hanmer Springs. Tn Dixieland to-night tho commissioned officers of H.M.A. ships, Adelaide and Delhi, now in Lyttelton, will be entertained at a ball by members of the- local branch of the Navy League. The committee has mado complete preliminary arangements for the entertainment of the guests, and to prevent overcrowding the number of tickets for sale to citizens has been limited.

Amon« tho guests at the Clarendon Hotel a7e Mr and Mrs W. L. Ward, Mr and Mrs R. Fox (We~ington), Mrs A. E. and Miss pignell (Wanganui), Mrs Toogood and Mrs Small (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs A. S. Brewis (Hamilton), and Mr and Mrs E. Wilson (Dunedin) Mr and Mrs Nicholson (Wellington) and Mr aud Mrs W Wake (England) arc staying at tho United Service Hotel.

Among the guests at Warner's Hotel are'Mr and Mrs H. Humphries (Nar pier), Mrs W. Bridgman, Miss Cheers (Sydney), Mr and Mrs Carey (New South Wales),. Mr and jyirs Shirtcliffe, Mr and Mrs J. Fiudley (Wellington)^

■ Part of the entertainment for- the captains and officers of H.M.A.S. Delhi land H.M.A.S..'Adelaide ,will be a ball which is to take place at Dixieland this evening. Captains Massey and Manners and thirty officers have accepted an invitation to be present. During the, evening, Miss Madeline Vyner, and Miss Iris Montgomery, and .six pupils will give exhibition dances. .The music, supper and general arrangements are in capable hands, consequently it is anticipated .that a very .plea'sa-nt evening will, be passed. > , Ob Saturday evening last, Mrs B. H;, Browne'"gave _aiV'.enjoyable "party to celebrate the comihg-of-ago of her granddaughter, Kathleen. Mrs Browne' ! received her guests in a charming j; gown of black satin marocain, the Lguest, qf, honoitr wearing, a becoming I'frock'of apricot siik marocain. Among those present were Mrs Sylvester .Bush (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs .Warden ;Browne'.(Aniberley), Mrs H. Nelson iWright, # Mr and .Mrs Bartlett Grant, Mrs Norman- McAllister (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Fred.-Bullock,- Airs- R. Keele, Mrs F. Cullen," Misses' Emlhe'Puttick, Mildred Brooks, Freda Otley, Kitty Whitmore, Wendy Browne, Messrs Graham Browne, Harold Cordery, and Ken T>obson. Successful beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters was the dance held in the Jellicoe Hall last night for tho petty officers and men of H.M.A. Ships -Adelaide and Delhi, at present-visiting—Lyttelton. - Trie Navy League entertained hundreds of the men at tea, and at'7.3o the dance began. There was a good attendance of-the public and partners in plenty' for the men. . Margaret Middleton's Orchestra supplied spirited music, and so keen were the visitors, nearly all of whom are excellent dancers, tha*t many of them accounted it waste of time to have supper, while there was an opportunity of dancing. Another dance will be held,' under the auspices of the Navy League, in the Jellicoe Hall to-night.

You just ought to see Verbena rinse Dut after you have washed your clothes with it!- It o. the finest soap possible for the laundry. It saves you such a lot of > work. Only a few minutes of squeezing and cheerful punching of suds through the fabric, and perhaps a little light rubbing of b 'ly soiled places before you are readv for rinsing*. McW7Ol2-2

COLOURED SUEDE COURT SHOES At Panriells' Summer Sale there are 30 pairs of Coloured Suede Court Shoes being given away at 7s Cd'. These arc really beautiful goods, usually sold at 23b upwards. Pannell and Co., 10.5 Manchester street. '—S

PHYSICAL CULTURE MEANS Perfect Health by natural methods. A slender, virile, graceful figure, is tho result of correct exercise and breathing. Rigid dieting, alone, reduces too rapidly, throwing the internal organs inches out of place- Don't experiment, with your health, consult Madame Alwyn, the Bernarr MacFadden Specialise. Studios: Corner Worcester and Manchester streets. 'Phone A 5457. —2

Fashionable and artistically-designed frocks and gowns' (out-sizes a specialty) now greatly reduced for. our half-yearly saie. 10 per cent, off all orders. You are invited to day, so do come! Minerva Salon, 174 Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie). F4SSO

FAREWELL PARTY, A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Jordan, when a number of friends gave a farewell party in honour of Miss Girlie Hands, on the eve of her departure for Palmersion North, where she is to be married. Progressive 500 made the evening most enjoyable, the prize-winners- being Mrs [ Barfett and Mr Oakey. tho consolation i prizes going to Miss May Thompson I and Mx O. Allen.

After supper, the guest of the evening was presented with a handsome wedding gift • from her friends, with best wishes for hex., future happiness. x friends present were Mr and Mrs Tingey. Mr and Mrs 0. Allen, Mr and Mrs L. Dury, Mr and Mrs Oakey. Mr and Mrs Horriott, M: and Mrs Baldwin, Mr and Mrs Barfett, Mr and Mrs Beer. Mr and Mrs McGillivray, Mr and Mrs Wathew. Mrs Thompson, Mrs Larcombe, Misses Myrtle and Eileen Beer, Miss May Thompson, Miss Dulcia "Woodbury, and Miss Ayleen Jordan. You won't be troubled with colds this summer if you keep "NAZQL" handy. Is 6d buys 60 dosec —1

RED CROSS.

N.Z. EXECUTIVE. Red" Cross activities in New Zealand were discussed at a meeting of the executive of the Society in Wellington, tho tion. Dr. W. E. Collins presiding. Others present were Laay Wigrarn and Mr J. A. Dlesher (Canterbury)) Sir \lesandcr Roberts (Otago), Mr J. Burnett- (Wellington;, and tho secretary (Mr M. 8. Calloway). , It was stated that the Ashburton and Nelson sub-centred were still m possession of considerable sums of-money, which it was desired to centralise. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the Minister of Interna! Alfairs, placing the facts before him. with a view to action being taken to centralise the moneys. . . , The League of Red Cross bocieties forwarded a list of health articles which it was proposed to send to interested societies to be used as lectures. It was decided to send copies of the list to each centre of the Society. Leave of absence was granted to the chairman, who is shortly leaving for the Old Coui&ry with. Mrs Collins. Mr J Flesher was appointed deputy-chair-man. It was resolved to accede to the proposal of the Department of Health that the Sorietv should continue its activity in connexion with the Queen MaryHospital Hanmer, in return for a. grant of £l5O Sister Corkill. now at "Hanmer, was annointed to the Taranaki district, and will take up her duties there on March •2'2nd. A letter was received from the Save +ho f'liilrlren T.f, m d" Committee asking for the co-npprntioii of thf> Pnriptv ill 11,0. formation cf n Wnnch in WelHnnrton. ,r "" : derided to take no action in. the matter.

WEDDINGS,

LESLIE-GRIMWOOIX •A very pretty wedding was celebrated recently at the Irwell M.othodist Church, /.hen William, only son of Mr and Mrs Leslie, of Ellesmere, was married to Gladys Dorothy, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Grimwood, of Irwell. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride in colours £0 tone with tho frocks of the bride and bridesmaid The Rev. A. O. Harris was the officiating minister, and Miss Nellie Doak presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory embossed marocain with apron panel of radium lace, the waist-line being defined with satin ribbon, which fell in streamer to the hem of her skirt. The usual veil and orange blossom was worn, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white roses, carnations, and maidenhair ■ Tho bride was attended by Violet, only sister of the bridegroom, who wore a dainty frock of mauve .and silver art marocain with side. panels of vadium Jax'e. Her 'mauve veil was arranged with silver leaves, and she carried a bouquet of begonias a.nd carnations to tone with her frock. Mo- Robert Elford attended the, bridegroom as best man* After the ceremony a reception was held in , the Doyleston Hall. The bride's mother wore a smart frock of navy gabardine, with trimming of silver and a black hat with osprey mount, and carried a bouquet of red i roses and- gysophila. ' The bridegroom's mother wore a navy repp costume and black hat with osprey imount. '.'.'.'■' "'.."' Later the newly-married couple left by car for Christchurch, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, the bride 1 travelling in a fawn coatfrock with trimmings of blue marocain and a fawn hat. .

R.IDOTJT— STOBART. A quiet but pretty weddina; was celebrated recently at St. Chad's Church, North Linwood, the officiating minister being the Rev. F. G. Brittan, when Lillian, only daughter of Mr and Mrs X. VV. siouari, 01 juinwoou/was mai'4'ieu to Mr George JLtiuout, also, of lauwood. Bridal music was played by Mr liauer. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her lather, who subsequently gave her away, wore a charming frock of ivory embossed marocain, mado on simple lines, and trimmed with pearls and a horseshoe of orangje blossoms. Her veil, which was beautifully embroidered with true lovers' knots, was held in place with a circlet of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet of lilies, roses and choice hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern completed a very dainty toilette. The only bridesmaid, Miss Queenie Kiddle, wore a pretty frock of cream crepe de chine, finished with accordionpleating'from the shoulder. With this she wore a black hat of laoo and georgette trimmed with pink and mauve She carried a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas, and maidenhair fern to tone with the colourings of her hat. Also in attendance were two little flower girls, Miss Vona and Miss Alma Gimblett. They were dressed alike in lemon crepe de chine with quaint little Dutch caps. Each carried a basket trimmed with lemon hothouse flowers and fern and tied with lemon'ribbon's'. As tho bride was leaving the church she was presented with a horseshoe by Master Norman pidwell. • The bridegroom was attended by Mr T. Stohart, the bride's brother, as best man.

A reception was subsequently held at Dixieland, where the bride's mother received the guests. Her attractive frock was of navy blue crepe de chine and georgette, beautifuly beaded, with hat to match.. Her bouquet consisted of tangerine tiger lilies, hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern.

When leaving on their honeymoon trip, which was spent in touring tho North Island, the bride wore an uncommon ensemble suit of nigger brown with touches of gold, aud a becoming hat to tone.

A BRILLIANT STUDENT. Miss Beryl J. Parlane,;who has just obtained her M.A. degree with firstclass honours in. botany will leave Christchurch soon to fake up a position as assistant mycologist at tho Cawthron Institute, Nelson. Miss Parlane was the dux of the West Christchurch District High School at the age of 11. At the same ago sho obtained a Junior National Scholarship. Later, she gained a Senior National Scholarship and passed the Matriculation e-J-mination at 14. At the Christchurch Girls' High Schooi she gained several prises for Latin and English, and gained a University National Scholarship at 16. Last year she obtained her B.A. degree. She is now 21 years of age.