WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18636, 10 March 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

— p— — The lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such Items Bhould be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, ■women. Sir Frederick and Lady Whytc, who have been staying with Dr. and Mr* Cowan (Akaroa), left for Dunedin yesterday.' J The Rev. W. Baumbe r and Mrs j Baumber (Cashmere Hills) returned yesterday from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs 0. F. Wilson, C.8.E., widow of Dr. Wilson, the Antarctic explorer, has recently arrived from England and is staying with Lady Kinsey (Papanui j road). Mrs A. S. Mead (Rakaia), who receutlv underwent an operation at Lewi'sham Hospital, has recovered sufficiently, to return to her home. Mrs C.S. Bruce (Highfield, Timaru) mikl Miss Irene Dunnage, arrived in Christchurch on Saturday. The engagement is announced of Enid Winifred, only daughter of Mr *nd Mrs W. J. Minty (Christchurch) to Arthur, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Holmes Warren, of Wairarapa. Mr and Mrs J. J. Harwood (Coalgate) have returned from a holiday spent in Dunedin and at Hanmer Springs. Recent arrivals at the Bruce Hotel include Dr. Greig, Mr and Mrs H. Fuller (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Beattie, Miss Barraud (Wellington), Mr E. Burgess, Mrs Stapleton (Temuka), and Mr and Mrs Bundel. Miss Mary Macdonald (Hambleden, Bealey avenue) is spending a holiday .in the North Island. Miss Lucy Sanders returned yesterday from a short visit to Marton. She •.vas accompanied by Miss McColl, who is at. present her guest, Mrs Henry Harper (Waitaki) is visiting Mrs C. L. -Nedwill, Cashmere Hills. Miss Baber (Wellington) is arriving, in Christchurch to-day to attend the' meeting- of the - Association of Headmistresses of Non-Departmental Schools. She will be' the guest of Mrs M. W. Richmond, Fendalton. Mrs Arthur Reeves (MerivaloJ.- who has been visiting friends.in the North Island, returned to Christchurch •" yesterday. | Mrs W. J. Morrell (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs James Hight, Rugby street. Mrs Fred Million (Geraldine) returned yesterday from a visit to the North Island. Mrs 0. L. Hart, her sister, Miss Grant, and Miss K. Buckhurst, have returned from a short visit to Otira. Miss Bullow.. head-mistress of "Gueehswobd," Hastings,. is the guest of Miss Gibson, "Rangi-ruru." , Mrs W. I. Bolam and Miss Bolam (Rugby street) are leaving to-day for Dunedin. Mrs C. Thomas (Auckland) is visiting .Christchurch. Miss Lorna Herdman has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Visitors to Christchurch in connexion with the conference of Head-misstresses of Non-Departmental Secondary Schools, include 'Miss Shahd ("Craighead," Timaru), Miss King-Church (Amberley); Miss Ross (Columba College, Dunedin), Miss Holland (Woodford House, Havelock North), and Miss Stollery (lona College, Havelock North). Mr and Mrs A. L. Lewis (Coogie, Sydney) are, spending a few days in Christchurch before visiting Dunedin. They will leave Auckland on their return to Australia in July. In anticipation of another visit, Miss Mill Scent Jennings and Miss Bessie Macdonald are at present busy preparing more of those bright and clever song and_ ballet scena3 wliich were so much enjoyed by the patients at the Cashmere Sanatorium last Christmastime. Miss Jennings herself will be among the dancers, as she has taken up ballet work again with Miss Macdonald. , LADIES! HERE'S A CHANCE! At Pannells' summer sale there are 12 pairs Ladies' Nigger; Suede Lace Shoes, Bizes 3, 4, 5* 6, 7; usually sold at 37s 6d, now offered to you at 10s 6d. 105 Manchester street. 5121 MOTHER'S DELIGHT LN CHILDREN 'S CLOTHES. How a mother delights in keeping her children's clothes ready for critical eyes! Spic and Span! So beautifully clean that people look twice in admiration. If you want a new experience watch how .quickly, how easily, how safely Verbena Soap brings back the original brightness to children's soiled o'.resses and rompen:! —3 "Minerva Salon" is now showing an extensive range of choice.evening gowns and dainty afternoon frocks, artistically, designed to suit all tastes (outsizes a speciality). See these to-day at 174 Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie). 'Phone 8485. —6 MODERN DANCING. Furness James School of Dancing, 663 Colombo street, next Ballantynes. Principal, Mr Furness James, finalist world's championship, London, 1925. Pupil of Maxwell Stewart, winner world's championship 1924 and 1925, and H. Pilcer, Paris. 'Phone 1563. -J4717 FOR HEALTH AND PERSONALITY, consult Madam Alwyn, Bernarr ! MacFadden, specialist Physical Culture. Fencing, Morris Exercises, Weight Reduction, General Development, Beauty Culture, etc. Health Kindergarten for children. Terms commence with pupil. Studios, Corner Manchester and Worcester streets ' rrione A 5457. -r3

Mrs H. J. Saxton and Mtb T. Hopkins (Loburn) have returned home, after a holiday spent at Waikukn. Recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel include Mr and Mrs C. Ellison (Haveloci North), M r and Mrs Owen Blackler (Hazelburn). Miss Hunter-Weston and Miss A. McLaren (Timaru). I>r. Marv Irwin (Cheviot). Mr and Mrs S. H.* Brown, Mr and Mrs Hills (Auckland), Mr and Mrs McPhexson (Turakina), Mr and Mrs W. E. Jackson, 3fr and Mrs F. Vosseler, Mr and j Mis W. Blundell, M r and Mrs L. T. I Watkins, and Miss and Master "Watkins (Wellington), Mr and Mrs John j Coull (Wanganui). Mrs and Miss Mas- : sey. Mrs B. R. Macdonald (Geraldine), and Mr and Mrs F. I. Dargaville and ' Miss D. Dargaville are at Warner's Hotel. MANNEQUIN PARADE. ENTERPRISE OF "THE FARMERS." It was "The Farmer's" who in the early summer first introduced mannequin parades to Christchurch. Encouraged by the great popularity of the innovation, the firm arranged a second parade, which eventuated in the large show-room yesterday afternoon. The arrangements for the comfort and entertainment of the public were excellent, and the spacious room was crowded in all parts—the great majority being women, though some bashful, but keenly interested, men lurked coylv in the background. The noteworthy [ points about the bewildering array of [ most attractive garments displayed yesterday may be briefly summarised thus: j Ensemble suits retain their popularity, I fur is immensely favoured as a triml ming, bottle-green and hunting-green, j Bordeaux and warm claret shades are the most fashionable colours, and the smartest hats have upturned brims, and little trimming, save the übiquitous ornament of brilliants. A murmur of admiration greeted the mannequin who appeaed in a smartly tailored coat of bottle-green Kasha, with high collar of fitch fur. This was worn with coat-frock of. the same material, Russian boots, and a bottle-green velvet hat, with upturned brim. A smartly flared coat of heavy wine-col-oured silk repp had collar, cuffs, and hem of fitch fur and was worn with a straight frock of the same material. The accompanying hat of black plush had a down-turned brim, and was trimmed with a large appliqued flower in tones of claret and pink. A distinctive frock of tan crepe de chinq had long sleeves closely caressing the arm, and finished with a pleated frill at the side, and the coat of tan and brown striped velour had ample godets at each side. Many of the smartest tweed costumes were trimmed with rows of buttons and ful, and buttons were used effectively on many of the distinctive model coats, noticeable amongst which was a wrap of beaver Kasha with flared skirt falling from a vandyked band of chestnut cloth.. The ruddy note was repeated in the uncommon variegated fur which trimmed this delightful garment. An evening gown of dazzling beauty was composed of shaded georgettepetunia at the neck, shading to green, and finishing at the hem in deep burnt orange. The whole was embroidered in crystal beads and the decolletage and hem were finished-with silver embossed lace. A bridge frock of navy georgette with a knife-pleated, skirt and bands of brightly-coloured floral embroidery was a covetable garment. A pleasurable afternoon was concluded by the appearance on the raised platform of a girl dressed in colourful but bnsiness-like alpine kit, and another in an advanced, golfing suit with sacque coat and "plus fours." The. parade will be continued this afternoon, when doubtless another large crowd will assemble to learn the dictates of Dame Fashion for the coming winter.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN. CHRISTCHURCH BRANCH. n The Christchurch Branch of. the National Council of Women met in the City Council Chambers recently. A letter was received from the Timaru Women Citizens' Association in answer to the Council's request for figures regarding boarded out children in South Canterbury district. The totals were twenty-seven boys and thirtyeight girls. ■There is an officer of the Department to supervise, and four honorary visitors. , ' I The Dominion Secretary wrote that the N.Z. Executive had decided to discontinue the publication of the "National Council News." } A questionnaire regarding Girls'- Clubs and of. Women and Girls was received from the London Diocesan Council for Youth. It was decided to forward this questionnaire to the ! Y.W.C.A., the G.F.S. and to those inI terested in girls' clubs. A letter was received from the British Commonwealth ,League explaining the aim of the League. An invitation was received from Miss Chave Co-Uison* Organiser, to any visitor in London interested in women's movements to attend the Conference, to be opened in London on June 9th. The British Commonwealth League is the later development of the British Women Overseas Suffrage Union. An invitation was received to.the reception to the W.C.T.U". delegates to be held in the Jellicoe Hall. It was decided that the Council entertain the Dominion president, who would be in Christchurch at the W.C.T.U. Convention. The retirement of Mr Hawkins from the Prisons Department was. brought up for discussion. The meeting was of the opinion that the time had now arrived when a woman should be appointed to the Prisons Board. It was also decided that the Branch on the need for 'the appointment of women police. Mrs Gore Newell urged that the ', Council should ■ take part'in municipal affairs..She stressed the danger to pedestrians from bicycles and cyclists on footpaths. Other members spoke of the difficulty of crossing the streets on foot where policemen are on duty, provision being made for wheeled traffic, but none, apparently, for pedestrians. • It was decided to ask the Municipal Council, if there be a by-law relating to the wheeling of bicycles on.footpaths, and. if there be such, can the municipal authorities safeguard the pedestrian from the carelessness of offenders. Numerous accidents occur to elderly peonle and young children. • The need for clean food distribution was also brought before the meeting. Bread and meat are often exposed to the dust of the street, and carried' in dirty hands, and delivered in an unhygienic way, thus spreading disease. The secretary was instructed to write to the City Council congratulating the Council on its action in protecting the public by prosecuting recent offenders under the "Pure Foods Acts." The. president... introduced to the meeting a book by Eleanor Ratbbone entitled "The Disinherited Family," which deals largely with the economic position of the home. It was decided to have a series of articles on this book. In order to augment the funds of the Council, it was decided to hold . a ♦'Bring and Buy Sale" to be held in the Essex Home Gardens this month.

GIRL ARCHITECT. HOUSING SCHEME WINNER. __ (PFOSI OCH, OWK COHKISFOHMKT.) LONDON, January 26. Miss Doris Lewis, a student of architecture, has scored a double success in. the annual competition held by the j Royal Institute of British Architects, j She has been awarded a gold medal and £250 lor the study of commercial architecture in' America (Alfred Bossoin studentship) and a silver medal in the same competition. , Miss Lewis is 25 years old. Her prize will enable her to spend some months in America. She intends on her return to London to set up as an architect and specialise in housing and town-planning matters. "I won these prizes with a plan of a suggested housing scheme for three hundred and fifty people," said Miss Lewis to a "Daily Express" representative. "The buildings I suggested were working men's tenements, but I suppose they were better arranged than those of" other competitors. "I think the 'feminine touch' may have had something to do with it. I took care to see that the living rooms faced the sun, while the working rooms Trere on the colder side of the building. In my opinion the living rooms in work-ing-class houses should obtain every bit of sun that can possibly be given them. "I shall go to America, where I hope to study American types of houses, and examine their systems of town-plan-ning." FROM THE SLUMS. GIFTED CHILDREN. (rROl£ OUR ,OWW CORBESPONMKT.) LONDON. January 26. Twenty children from the slums and poorer districts of London appeared at a reception given in a house near Hyde Park, and astonished a critical gather-, ing of musicians by their remarkable musical gifts. . Some of them were acclaimed as geniuses at the piano keyboard. One of the children, the ten-year-old daughter of a dock labourer, displayed brilliant talent. Another was discovered in a slum basement in Notting Dale giving lessons on a cracked piano to other children at a penny a time. The children were some of those recently "discovered" under the new educational scheme in which Mme. Levinskaya. the pianist. Lady Lawrence of Kingsgate, Mrs Inge, Mr Israel Zangwill, Miss ' Baden-Powell, and. others are interested. It is< proposed to find poor children who have no chance to develop their musical talent, and to train them in the technique of the Russian school of pianists. The girls had "Sunday ribbons'* in their hair, and the boys unaccustomed stiff collars. One girl played Bach and another Beethoven. A boy of nine amazed the critics by playing a Mozart sonata with perfect tone-colour and unh siting rhythm. WEDDINGS. LARK—THOMPSON. Knox Churchj Bealey avenue, was the scene of a, pretty wedding recently, when Lena May, second daughter, of Mr and Mrs C. Thompson, of St. Albans, was married to Mr 'Harry Lark (Blenheim), eldest son of Mr • and Mrs Lark (Petone). The Eev. G. Lindsay officiated, and .music appropriate to ; the occasion was played by Mr". Purcell Webb. The bride, who l was given away by her father, wore a- pretty frock of delphinium blue georgette, made with finely pleated tunic opening overman underdress of net, richly embroidered in silver. Her veil of delicate pink "was beautifully embroidered in, marguerites and true lovers' knots, and fell from a coronet of blue and pink forget-me-nots, intermingled* with orange ' blossom. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, begonias, • and maidenhair fern.. Miss TJna Thompson, sisteir of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. Her frock of cyclamen pink- georgette was made with flared skirt inset with silver lace, and her hat of dolphiiium blue felt had touches of cyclamen pink. Her bouquet was of mauve and pink centorias and maidenhair fern. Mr Claude Purvis attended the bridegroom as best man. The reception Iwas held at the Cafe Cecil. The bride's step-mother, , who received the guests, wore a pretty frock of mauve crepe de chine with grey trimmings, and hat to tone. She carried a posy of mauve clematis and maidenhair fern. Later the newly-married couple left for their honeymoon, the bride's travelling dress being of navy blue and reseda'green over which she wore a tailored coat of navy blue with smart felt hat to match.