WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18672, 22 April 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

—— g The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive (or publication in tie "Women'* Corner" item* of EOcial K or personal news. Such Items >1 should be [nil; authenticated, and v engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on an 7 c; macteia affecting, or of Interest to, - women. a Mr and .Mrs H. A. Knight (Race- t< our=e Hill) have left lor Palmerston S i s'crth. 0 Mrs Wolselev Kain (Geraldine) is a isiting Mrs J.'G. 1.. Vernon (Papanui s oad). Mrs Stringer (Auckland) is c ■■siting her son Dr. Bruce Stringer * Papanui roatl). Mrs Dunlop McCormick and her two ■hiidren (Little Rakaia), have returned rum a visit to Otago. where they were * lie quests of Mrs McCormick's sister, Mrs M. Smith, Stirling. fl Miss Vida Young (Winchester) is in p [own, and is staying at the United Ser-' j iicc Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. W. Lane, of Rosen II street, leave to-night by the Wahine for Wellington, en route for England, per s.s. Hotorua. Mr W. A. Gray, of Atanlvna, and ■ the Misses Gray (2) returned on Tues- , day from their visit to the Dunedin Exhibition. Mr and Mrs Arnold Young, of Irwell. have returned home, after spending a few days in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs A. G. Washer, Mr and Mrs Copland (Wellington); Mr and Mrs li. Carlson t (Te Aute), Miss M. Marshall (Marion) are among recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs Chalk (Wellington) and Miss N. McHardy (Palmerston North) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss Erina Tylee, who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, leaves this evening on return to the North Island. Mrs W. J. Heney and Miss Betty Heney (Kaiapoi) are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs D. P. Brennan and Miss Molly Bremian (Kaiapoi) arc visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs T. Tilley, of Ashburton, have returned to Christchurch after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs J. G. Watson (Tai Tapu). | Mr • and Mrs G. Congdon (Rangiora) are spending their holidays at Dunedin and Blenheim. The engagement is announced of Sylvia, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J- G, Watson, Drain road. Tai Tapu. and Reginald, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. Tilley, of Ashburton. Miss Olgc Sforza (Wellington), Mrs H. .E 4 Martin (Culverdcni, Mr and Mrs ■ N: J. Duigan (Wanganm), Mr and Mrs and Miss MoKelvie and Miss Scott (Carnarvon), Mrs Lyoi'S nud MUs Lvons (Hastings), Mr ami Mrs McGregor (Waitotara), Mr aw. Mrs McDonald (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Hodgins (Pahiatua), and Mr and Mrs. L. Johnston (Hamilton) are staying at Warner's Hotel. On Monday evening a surprise party organised by Misses Marion Sly and Vera Dwyer, visited S. Anne's Home, Papanui road. Music and competitions occupied the evening, and a very happy time was spent by all. Those present included Mrs S. J. L. Hewitt, Misses Marion Sly, Vera Dwyer, G. Eaton, C. Gee, C. Morton, M. Dymond, I. Mannix, B. Bannehr, B. Behan, M. McKenzie, N. Burns, D. Barron, J. Davidson, M. Ranger, and R. Billington. In response to numerous requests the committee of the Christchurch Jazz Club has decided to arrange that members or their guests can reserve tables by applying to the secretary, before noon every Saturday. As the tables are arranged all round the ball-room, this will be a great convenience to dancers. Bright and cheery entertainments are an important factor in the treatment of patients in Sanatoria, and the patients of the Upper Sanatorium are indebted to Miss Muriel Johns for the provided by the party on Saturday evening. The pro-1 gramme was highly appreciated by all. Every item was loudly applauded, especially Mr B. Munro and his steel guitar. Miss Johns proved herself quite a .versatile artist, and able accompanist. The programnie consisted of: Songs, Doris Boyce, Lottie Colville, Edna Johnson, Ala . Boon, C. Collins. C. Hindle; duets, Muriel Johns and Give Hindle; piano duets, Beryl and Dons Boyce, Muriel Johns, and Dorothy Johnson; c recitations, Lottie Colville, C. Collins,; while B. Munro struck a popular note with the boys with his steel guitar. SLEEP WELL AND BE WELL. It is well-known that sound sleep means sound health, but the former is impossible when one's feet are cold. It is easy to have warm feet by purchasing one of the new season's hot water bottles at E. Cameron Smith's, Cathedral square. All the best makes from os. —(5 Satin Shoes, Court style, in colours for the dr.ncing season. We have only a few pairs left, which we are reducing to os 6d per pair. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. P7091 GLORIOUSLY CLEAN CLOTHES. Gloriously clean clothes, always, w.'th Verbena Soap, no matter whether the water be hard or soft, cold, hot, or luke warm. Try it for your laundry and then you'll know why it is the largest selling washing soap in Christchurch. All enterprising grocers sell VeTbena. —6 This winter one can enjoy canned Gold Reef Pineapple often—alike sliced, crushed, and crystallized. One can enjoy it for its healthfulness, for its matchless fk rour, and because it is just as economical as any canned fruit you can serve.- Ask your grocer for a tin of Gold Reef Pineapple. —6 NEW LIFE TO FALLING HAIR. Undernourished hair soon becomes brittle and falls out. "Koenut" Emulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo not only cleanses the hair, and gives it a beautiful thick appearance, but it also removes dandruff, feetits the hair roots, and promotes a strong vigorous growth. Send 2d in stamps to-day for your free ■sample to "Koenut," P.O. Box 1052, Christchurch. Sold by all chemists and stores at 3s 6d a bottle (enough for several months' treatment). —3 A course of treatment ab the Egyptus Rooms, under direction of Miss Cecile Kennedy, will give your skin a new 6rmness of texture, a fresh youthful consistency. Your coiffure will be designed to best fit your personality. Fletcher's Buildings, 769 Colombo street-, 'Phone 5158. —6

St. Peter's Church, Kaikoura, was = crowded vesterdav afternoon, when Miss Doris Marv Boyd, daughter of Mr ji and Mrs James Boyd, of Kahautara " Hills was married to John Monteith a Pears (telegraphs our correspondent), j: After the ceremony a large number of e guests was entertained at the Club p Hotel, where the wedding breakfast I was held. • The prospects for the Returned Soldiers 1 annual'appeal on Poppy Day, , to be made on Friday, are .-king very , promisina and bright. Yesterday, those - attending the stock sale at the Addington vards made a very liberal response and poppies representing £-- Gswere disposed of-one of the largest amounts received at the saleyards . since Poppy Day was started. Ihe J collection was made by Mrs J. h- £ Kellv, who was assisted by Mesdamcs Fleck and Fitzgeorge. i Tlie Y.M.C.A. hall was well filled on t Wednesday evening, when Miss Gee < gave an interesting and practical de- < monstration on millinery to members , of the Home Economics Association. , and a verv hearty vote of thanks was , afforded Miss Gee, and her assistant, j Miss Hobbs. ST. SAVIOUR'S CONCERT. At the very successful concert held in the Caledonian Hall last night, in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanages, the dresses worn by the performers in the various dances were most effective, particularly those of the acrobatic little ■■buttercups," and the "rose, who shed her pink petals as she danced. Miss Kathleen Garven, who sang Handel's "Largo" and Meyerbeer s Aria "Donnez, Donnez," wore a nantisome gown of gold tissue embossed in vellum tinted velvet, the draped front and short train being lined with black. Miss Nellie Hayward wore a frock ot deep cyclamen crepe.de clime lightly embroidered with gold, and Miss M. Nelson, a becoming frock of rose pmK taffetas, with godets of fine lace. WEDDINGS. PATON—HART. St. 'Michael's' Church, whore the bride's mother and grandmother also had been married, was prettily decorated with hydrangeas yesterday morning, when the marriage was solemnised of Catherine, elder daughter ot Mr and Mrs L. B. Hart, Papanui, and John Archibald, son of Mrs and the late Mr J. A. Paton, of Brown s road, St. Albans. .■«.•■+ •' The Rev. Charles Perry officiated and Mr "Worsley played appropriate nuptial music. ' The bride, who was given away by her ■ father, wore a . graceful' gown ot hvdrangea blue georgette finely pleated, and falling in straight lines; from the high waist, while the short bodice arid tiny puffed^sleeves were outlined with cmbroiderv in vivid colours. Her becoming bonnet-shaped . hat was ot black satin and velvet, trimmed with posies of blue and pink forget-me-nots and a long black velvet streamer. She carried a posy of blue and pink flowers, finished with a frill of silver lace. Silver-grey stockings and black sandal shoes completed the quaint costume, and she wore an antique gold bangle, the gift of her grandmother. The only bridesmaid, Miss Peggy Hart, sister of" the bride, wore afrock of silver-grey panne velvet, with tight bodice, full skirt, and small dhc-ulder cape trimmed with grey fur. Her black panne velvet hat was trimmed with small French flowers at one side, and she carried a posy of vancoloured flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Pearce Carey as best man. _ After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Hart entertained the bridal party and their relatives at their home, "Rawene " Hawthorne road-. Mrs Hart wore a handsome gown of black satin marocaih, the long tunic lavishly embroidered with scarlet and gold beads, opening over an underskirt of scarlet satin, and the long sleeves finished wih scarlet cuffs. She wore a black panne velvet hat, with upturned brim, and carried a bouquet* of scarlet flowers., Mrs Paton wore an uncommon frock of cinnamon brown marocain, I beaded all over in bronze and touches of burnt-orange, a smart brown fur-. trimmed coat, and a small black hat trimmed with aigrettes and touches of gold. Her bouquet was of golden chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Later Mr and Mrs Paton left for the south, the bride wearing a smart black marocain frock, with circular skirt, the collar and pleated jabot ed»ed with scarlet. With this she wore a black coat, strikingly embroidered, and banded with Ottoman silk, a small black felt hat, and sable fox fur. MUSCHAMP-CRAYTHORNE. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. James's Church, Lower Riccarton, by the Rev. H. ■ NWright, the contracting parties be' , Ruby, younger daughter of the late Mr T. Craythorne, of Prebbleton, and Mrs Craythorne, and Alfred, son of the late Mr Muschamp, and Mrs Frazer, of Christchurch. The bride, who was accompanied by her brother, Mr W. Craythorne, who subsequently gave her away, wore a smartly tailored costume of rust coloured velour cloth and becoming hat to tone, the brim being trimmed with tiny posies of vari-coloured flowers. She carired a bouquet of hothouse flowers and autumn leaves. 1 Miss Searle, the only bridesmaid, : wore a tailored frock of strawberry 1 gaberdine, with hat en suite. Her ' bouquet was also of hothouse flowers ■ and autumn foliage. ; The bridegroom was accompanied by 1 Mr Lester Craythorne, who performed the duties of best man. Mrs- Craythorne, mother of the bride, wore a handsome gown of black marocain with touches of silver grey and hat to match. The bridegroom's 1 mother also chose black marocain, and a black georgette hat. ' Mrs J. Saunders, the bride's prand- ' mother, wore a smart black tailored costume with hat to match. Mrs Williams, aunt of the bride, wore a navy tailored suit with small i navy hat. Upon the home-coming of Mr and r Mrs Muschamp, Mrs Craythorne enter- • tained a number of relatives and ■ friends at her home in Prebbleton. A . very happy time was spent. Musical . items were given by Mr and Mrs Gor--3 durn, Mr J. Smith, Mr B. Smith, Mf , Pease, and Mr Lester Craythorne. In 1 a congratulatory speech, Mr N. E. - Gordurn proposed the health of the J bride and groom, which was drunk with musical honours. The guests in- . eluded Mr and Mrs W. Gordurn, Mr % H. Gordurn, Mrs P. Saunders, Mr A. s, Case. Mr and Mrs B. Hill, Mr and . Mrs Frazer, Messrs B. and J. Smith, 9 Messrs L. and K. Muschamp. Mi . Pease. Mr H. Prebble. Miss Searle, 3 Messrs W. and L. Craythorne, Mr T. 5 Craythorne, and many others.

CHEAPER FOOD. j I AGGRESSIVE HOUSEWIVES. POTATOES AND EGGS. (FROM 01-B OWN CORBISVOSMST.) SYDNEY. April 7. When the Housewives' Association came into being in Sydney and was added to the many organisations in this city there was an inclination to regard it lightly and as just another tttle lad lor women who found time wiping heavily on their hands. But t has proved a very aggressive body, aid in common with all militant or--auisatioiis, has come iu lor no little aiticism. A few years ago it boycotted Potatoes, with staggering results. L>noes fell rapidly. They fell sob that it was contended by growers that it did not pay to dig potatoes. There iverc "rowers, it is said, who had to let their potatoes rot in the ground. N'ow the association is making an assault upon eggs. At what was called j i "hints afternoon" a few days ago there was a suggestion that eggs should be bovcotted until the price becomes normal. These housewives object to paving a shade over 2Jd for an egg, and 'for small eggs at that very But that there is another side to the picture has been revealed by a countrv woman in a letter to the Press. She pictures the struggling returned soldiers, for instance, who are in the poultry industry, and the trials of the wives" and daughters of other small poultry farmers, and says that anyone with a. knowledge of poultry raising—this is a sly little tilt, of course, at the Housewives' Association—knows the reason for the high price of eggs at Easter. . -. . This, however, while it might logically be applied to Easter, will not appeal to the emotional side of the members of the Housewives' Association, for eggs were dear long before Easter, and are still dear. Even assuming, as is contended by the country woman who follows very "closely evidently the plans of tlie Housewives' Association, that the poultry farmers are struggling and are not getting decent prices for their products, the obvious fact is that a big price is being paid for eggs._ Anyway, the Housewives' Association refuses to- have any dealings with this commodity until they fall in price. It remains to be seen whether the boycott will be as effective as it was in the case of potatoes. WEDDING AT GISBORNE. MURCHISON—XOLAN. (SrECUL TO "the pms».") GISBORNE, April 21. St. Paul's Church, Kaiti, was beautifully decorated yesterday for the nuptials of Etta, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Nolan, of Otigi, Kaiti, to Mr Eon Murchison, of Lake Coleridge, Canterbury. The ceremony was a quiet one, only relatives and intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom being present. The Venerable Archdeacon Williams conducted the service, Mrs G. M. Dodgshun presiding at the organ. The bride was given away by her father, and presented a charming picture in her fiock of rose pink crepe de chine, worn with a putty-coloured crinoline straw hat, trimmed with rose pink. Miss H. Nolan attended her sister, wearing a pretty beige georgette frock with" a lace hat to.tone. The best man was Mr Sinclair Murchison, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Otigi. where Mrs J. W. Nolan received her guests wearing a handsome, navy crepe de chine dress with touches of braid. A long coat with a, grey fur collar, and a small navy hat completed the ensemble. Mrs Barton, elder sister of the bride, wore plum coloured crepe de chine, with hat to match. Mrs Neil Guthrie, a sister of tho bridegroom, wore winecoloured georgette, with a prettily shaded hat; and Mrs Sinclair Murchison chose black crepe de chine with Oriental trimmings and a hat of the same tones as the frock. Mrs Gordon Nolan, of Wairoa, was in cinnamon brown georgette; and Mrs Wrev Nolan wore an ecru lace frock, with a russet brown hat. The wedding gifts were varied in design, and tastefully selected, and the bridal couple received a number of cheques among #>ther tokens of their popularity. After the reception, Mrs Murchison donned a putty coloured coat to match her hat, and "the honeymoon trip to Australia was commenced, good wishes being showered upon the newly-married pair.

WOOLSTON PLUNKET SOCIETY. A a iib-branch of the Tlunket Society was formed in Woolston on October ■27 th, 1923. The officers are:—President, Mrs Garland; hon. secretary, .Mrs Warwick; joint treasurers, Me»ui>uies Garland ;md Adkins; .committee, Mesdanws Tanner, Moucriett, Daniel, Johnson, Miskell, Smith. Archer, Clark, Allen, Lingard, and Gossett. 'Hie committee is indebted to the rcstry of St. John's Church for the irec use of their schoolroom every Tuesday afternoon, wh'-'ii a nurse is in attendance from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Much appreciated support has been received from sympathisers with the movement, many of whom have promised to be annual subscribers. All necessary requisites have been purchased, and "Mr S. Smith kindly presented a cupboard. Thanks are also due to Mr Harris (Dampier street 1 ) for the notice board at the end of St. John street. Committee meetings are held monthly and the nurses' reports Oiow that the depot is much appreciated; attendance for advice during the five months being: adults '269. babies 245, older children 17. and cases have been visited in the district. The sum of £lO has been paid to the Christcurch Central branch towards the nurse's expenses, and there is a credit balance of i'o. While they looked at a photograph thrown on a screen, representing the heart-beat of a patient. 1000 doctors recently listened to a physician's diagnosis coming over 1000 miles of tele- [ phone wires.