WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18674, 24 April 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 1m fully authenticated, and engagement notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited oil any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Air and Mrs James Deans and family left by the Rotorua for England. Sir James and Lady Parr, with their two younger daughters, • embarked on the Rotorua last night, to sail for England at daybreak to-day. Also leaving by the Rotorua will be Mr J. A. Carpenter, New Zealand manager for Burns, Philp, and Co., and Mrs Carpenter. After visiting the Mother Country and the Continent of Europe, Mr and Mrs Carpenter will return to New Zealand via the East and Australia.

Mr and Mrs Hugh Leggatt (Banjowangee. Java),, who have been on a motor trip through the southern part of the island, arrived from the Hermitage vesterday, and are spending a few, days in Christchurch, before returning to Nelson.

Mrs A. H. Bristed, who has been in Lewisham Hospital for the past lorti'ight, returned to her home yesterday. Miss Greta Clarkson is spending a holiday in Dunedin. Miss Geraldine Anderson leaves on Monday to spend, a holiday in Dunedin.

Miss Marjorie Davey left yesterday for a vi3it to Dunedin.

Miss Francis Trice has returned to Christchurch and is taking over the matronship of St; Helen's Hospital.

'"Mr and Mrs -Leonard Clark are spending a few days at Rakaia Huts, before going to Hanmer. Mr and Mrs Monro ("Craig Lockhart," Palmerston North) _ are staying at Warner's, and are leaving for Dunedin on Monday. Misses J. and M. Orford are visiting friends in South Canterbury.

A very well-attended meeting of ladies interested in the work of Lewisham Hospital was held yesterday afternoon, when it was dsciaed that the annual children's ball, in aid of the Lewisham General Hospital Building Fund, be held in the Art Gallery on May 21st.

The L.G.TJ. monthly medal match was played at Hagley golf links yesterday afternoon, when Mrs C. Bonningtori returned the best card in the senior, division; and -Mrs J., Polph in the' junior division." • match toill be played next Friday (30th) for prizes presented by Miss Preston. For this match players will choose their .own partners.

, The.-engagement isannpuncecLof Jessica, 'daughter of Mr and Mrs Benliam, St. Albans (late of London), to Allan, ohly son of Mr It. S. Kain (Morven, South Canterbury). At St. Mary's Memorial Hall, Manchester street, the Wembley Club are holding a carnival daflPo sexb Monday night for which elabo£&t£i preparations are being made. Marston's Orchestra will supply the music:. Numerous other stout women have noy, become the outstanding well-dress-ed! their communities—so can y^l^VFw-,a slenderizing effect these apparel. ijierfe^t—slryles correct. Call and-S'niipect. "MINERVA" SALON, 174 Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie). 'Phone 3485. —6 f Satin Shoes,, Court style, in colours for the dancing season. We have only a few pairs left, which we are reducing to os 6d per pair. , Pannel! and C'o., 105 Manchester street. P7091 ' JUNE'S UNDERCLOTHES. Granny was talking about June's little underclothes. "They come out beautifully white with Verbena soap," she said, "and I.don't boil them either. As for dishes and cleaning, Verbena Soap is wonderful. I have used a great many soaps in my time, but now I use Verbena for everything." —6 MODERN DANCING. Furness James School of Dancing, i 663 Colombo street, next Ballantynes. Principal, Mr Furness James, bualist world's championship, London, 1925. Pupil of Maxwell Stewart, winner world's championship 1924- and 1925, anci H. Pilcer, Paris. Call, or 'pbone 1563, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., for appointments. J4717 "KOENUT" YOUR SHINGLE. And give it a natural thick wavy appearance. "Koenut" Emulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo cleanses and brings out the hidden beauty of the hair. Being entirely greaseless it does not dry the scalp, or make the hair brittle. ''Koenut" is sold by all chemists and stores at 3s 6d bottle (several months' treatment). Send 2d in stamps for free sample to "Koenut," P.O. Box 1052, Christchurch. ' —4 Autumn is a difficult period for the skin. More than ever does it require the expert protection of the expert Egyptus treatments (under direction of Miss Cecile Kennedy), 769 Colombo street. 'Phone 5158 for appointments. . • —6 SLEEP WELL AND BE WELL. .. It is well-known' .that sound sleep mcatis 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. AH-the best makes from os. —6 TEMPTING MENUS. | It is variety that makes menus tempting, and Gold Reef Canned Pineapple with all its fresh delicacy and appeal offers scores of tempting adventures nmorig the dishes you like so well. Best of all it makes an ideal dessert by itself —a quick, easy fruit treat that everybody likes. —6

Miss Dulcie Mitchell lias been engaged as soloist for the Wanganui Orchestral Society's first concert of the season, which takes place next month. Mrs Robert Latter, of Barry's Bay, is. spending a few days in town, and is :the guest of Mrs P. C. Fenwick, Gloucester street west. Mrs James Gray (Kelburn, Wellington), who has been on a visit to Dunedin arid Queenstown, is spending a few days with Mrs Lewis, Madras street, before returning to Wellington. Mrs J. Merton Bingham, Gloucester street, left on Thursday night on a holiday trip to Auckland. At the next meeting of the Home Economics Association, which will be held in the Y.M.C.A., on Friday April 30tli, at 7.30 p.m., an address on "Industries of New Zealand," will be given by Mr Marriner. Mr and Mrs James Scott, Redcliffs, Mrs Matthews, Miss Jcau and Master James Matthews, Edgeware road, who have been visiting the Dunedin Exhibition, have returned to Christchurch. The Australian novelist, Mrs H. R. Curlewis (Ethel Turner), of Sydney, and her sister, Mrs H. C. Pockley (Wellington) are at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Jfrs P. R. Baillie, of Wellington, are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs Bradley (Feilding), Mr and 'Mrs W. W. Berry (Colombo, Ceylon), Mr and Mrs S. T. Richmond, Mr and Mrs C. C. Waddy (Blenheim), Mrs M. Sherry (Dunedin), Miss M. Pilmer (Masterton) are among the guests at the United Service Hotel. Recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel include: Major and Mrs T. J. King (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Logan (Waipawa), and Miss E. McCarthy (Napier), and Miss MacMahon (Nelson). The demonstration on care of 'babies, to be given at Karitane for the members and ■ friends of- the Mothers' Thought Guild, takes place on Thursday 29th, not Wednesday as previously advertised. A party was held recently at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. McGough, Halswell, to bid farewell to Mr Owen- and Miss Annie McGough, who are leaving on an extended trip to .visit their parents in the Old Country. An enjoyable time was spent by all, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a very pleasant evening to a close. Mr W. H. Wackrow, the prominent Rotorua sportsman, accompanied by Mrs Wackrow and a party of friends, arrived last evening, en route for Dunedin and Queenstown. They propose doing the round trip, returningvia Mount Cook, ar.d will visit Westland and return . via. Nelson. ■ They are motoringbright sthrttugh, crossing the Straits by the TanjaHine to Picton on the down trip and propose recrossing via Nelson on the return trip. While "in Christehurch they are the guests of. Mrs Wackrow's sister, Mrs Thos.- W. Dent, of. .6' Brett's road, St. Albans. • A welcome, social was tendered to the Rev. H. Sharp and family by the congregation of the Linwood Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. The induction service was. conducted by the Rev. E. D. Patchett, and speeches of welcome were given by Mr C. W. Francis and Mr J. H. Pugh. During the evening items .were, rendered by Misses Withall, Duff, Mr H. Harrington, . and the. choir, . arid the ladiesserved supper.

A garden..party was given by Miss Coop at her residence, Springvale, recently. Amongst those present were the following:—Mesdames J, 0. Coop, F. Coop, D. Anderson, J. Parkinson, Trail, Stych, Gread, Hutchinson, TThompson, H. Reid, White, A. Thomson, Reynolds, French, G, Giddens, L. Webster, T. Taylor, Breitmeyer, A. E., Birdling, Humphries,. J. Smith, H. PGiddens, H. Reynolds, and Aitken; Misses M. Coop, Williams, Little, and Tyson; the Rev, Stych, Messrs J. OCoop. E. Coop, F. Coop, D. Anderson, Dr. Trail. Messrs J. Parkinson, and A. Hutchinson. Beautiful- weather added pleasure to the function, which was most enjoyable. A ten minute croquet tournament was played during the afternoon, and a competition. The tournament was won by Mrs G. Giddens and Mr F. Coop. The competition was won by Miss Tyson Ist, and Mrs French 2nd. Afternoon tea was served on the lawn. NORTH BEACH SURF CLUB DANCE. A most successful fancy dress dance was held in the Peace Memorial Hall, North Beach, under the auspices of the North Beach Surf Club. The hall was effectively decorated to represent a rose garden, a large screen at one end being painted to represent a-, cottage and garden, while a rose-covered bower provided an excellent setting for. the orchestra.

TJie fancy costumes were -judged by M ■ J-. H. Shaw, the prizes -being awarded as follows:—Best fancy costume, lady, Mrs J. Dalling (Shepherdess); best fancy costume, gentleman, Mr R. Snell (Golliwog); most original costume, lady> Mri H. Payne (Biplane Tea); most original costume, gentleman, Mr G. Flint (Jew). A special prize, given by Mr Shaw, was awarded to Miss N. Brown (Aulßebrook's Advertisements). Mr Shaw congratulated the club on tho success of their efforts towards raising the necessary funds to build a seawall in front of the Surf Club pavilion. On behalf of the Surf Club, Mr E. Snell thanked the club captain (Mr A. Brand) and the ladies' committee for the very able manner, in which-they had arranged the dances during the season, anjl for tho great assistance they had rendered to the club. A competition was held for an oil painting given by Mr W. McDonald, and was won by Mrs T. Croft (Omihi). Peg. Woods's Band supplied the music and Mr A. Brand was

Amongst the many present wereMeadamea J. Dalling (Shepherdess), E. Tamphn (Cretonne Bag), Mrs G. Flint (Harem Lady), Mrs H. Payne (Biplane Tea), Mrs Mon;cn (Italian Organ Grinder), Mesdames Brand, W. Smith. Barker, Leaver W McDonald, Boucher, W. Peppier, H. Brown, L. Uren, McGillivray, K. Parker, Misses M. Taj lor (Carnival), M. Moody (Egyptian), M. Cambridge (Dick Whittington), C. Booth (Pack of Cards), I. Leaver (Turkish Dancing GM), »>. Brown (Aulsebrook's Advertisements), R. • Grammar' (Ladv ' Snake Charmer), G. Weavers (The Bat), Mavis Tavlor (Con/etti), C. Hulme (Powder Puff), C. Collins (Carnival), V. Collins (Morning Tub), G. Marriott (Indian Squaw), ■M. Piercv, M. Clempeon (Dutch Boy), H. Cockle (Dutch Girl), E. Snowball (Snake Charmer), N.- Kelson, G. Kelson, M. • WelU;. T. Parr, S'. Parker, D.' Dobson, M. Price, Hill, Messrs R. Snell (Golliwog),, p. Shell (Chinaman), G.. Flint , (Jew),: Bonnett (Snake Charmer),- A. Brand, W* Smith, Barker, ft. W. Peppier. H.' Brown, L. Uren, F. Chambers, Bundle, C. Stokes, Junea, .EirSierakowski, W. McDonald ,- Leveiett, L. Snell, L. Petejs, audi B. Majsh.

LADIES* GOLF. L.G.U. MATCH AT HAGLEY PARK. A Ladies' Golf Union match was played by the Hagley Park Golf Club on Friday afternoon. In the silver medal match, the following turned in the best cards:— Gross Handi- >"et.

A flag match will be played on Fridav, April 30th, for prizes given by Miss Preston, players to choose their own opponents. SUMNER PLUNKET SOCIETY. Tlie second annual meeting of the Sumner Plunket Society was held in All Saints' Parish Room on Thursday, April 22nd, at 2.30 p.m. Before the meeting opened the National Aniliem was sung. The Mayoress, Mrs Nicholson, presided. Apologies were received from Mrs H. J. Marriner, Miss Hulme, hon. secretary New Brighton Plunket Society, Mesdames Collins, Johnson, Thomson, J. H. Thomas, Hardy. The minutes of the first annual meeting were read by the hon. secretary. These were satisfactory and were passed. The hon. secretary then read the annual report. The hon. treasurer read the balance-sheet, both of which proved very satisfactory and were adopted. Then followed the erection of officers and committee, which resulted in the following:—President, Mrs Beaveri; vice-presidents: Mrs Fife-Slater and Mrs Richards; hon. secretary, Mrs Walter Mouldey; hon. treasurer, Mrs Seymour; committee: Mesdames Sim, Rowe, Claydon, Jobberns, Ager, Keig, Cother, Lawry, and Misses Overton, Cock, and Bilton.

Mrs Godbj-, the hon. treasurer of the Christchurch Plunket Society, then spoke on the growth of work all over the world, but more especially in Christchurch and its suburbs. Her pleasing voice and specialist's knowledge of the work made her speech most interesting, pleasurable, and instructive. . To illustrate the growth of work this example may be quoted: In 1915, 1140 babies were seen by, the Plunket Nurses, 42.1. per c?nt. being breast-fed. In 1925 there were 1180 new cases, 76 per cent, breast-fed, and 19,612 home visits.were also paid.. It was cheering to hear that 73 per cent, of the babies in Christchurch and the suburbs aro under Plunket care.

Mi's Pascoe, in her speech, said that of the many pleasant times she had spent in Sumner, .one of the happiest recollections she would take, away with her to Christchurch would be of her connexion and work with the -Plunket Society. She much appreciated the smooth and amicable working of officers and committee. ,

Nurse Wilson gave her report of the year's work, with the babies and mothers, and spoke of interesting cases she met with-in her work. The Nurse struck the note which predominated in all the -speeches valid Teports at' the meeting, growth being shown' in,' Tail .-branches, the-most-satisfactory result that could be desired.-

The Mayoress-then presented -Mrs-Pas* coe with a beautifully engraved Indian brass vase, from the committee, as a memento of the two happy years spent under her guidance.. Votes of thanks were passed to the following:—The Mayoress, Mrs Godby, Nurse Wilson, and the Borough for, the use of the committee room, New Brighton Plunket Society for-the use of Nurse Wilson's' services, the Rev. Powell, the Rev. 4 McAra„ Messrs Thomas and Rowe, Mrs.- Roswill; and- the; Girl Guides. . The audience 'was pleasantly 'surprised, at the end of the/business meeting,'with the appearance of a delightful afternoon .tea,, given-by the committee. A truly Plunket note was struck by providing apple's and'baked crusts for tiny visitors who • came with' , their mothers.. Amongst those present were:. dames Pascoe, 'Beaven, Godby, Nichol*. son, Powell, Crawford, Seymour, Sim, Nurse Wilson, Nurse Bennet, Sister Williams, MepdameS Fife, Slater, Ager, Rowe, Jobberns, Longuet, Rowe, Claydon, Darling,' Mouldey,' Sarelius. Parsons, Merritf, Keig, Misses. Bilton, Overton, Cock, Mrs Lee, and Mrs Coleman. - • WEDDINGS, CRAWSHAW—MEADOWCROFT. At St. Mary's, Merivale,-yesterday afternoon, Archdeacon Haggitt was the officiating clergyman at -the marriage of Frances Ellen, younger daughter ot Mrs E. Meadowcroft, Papanui, to Dr J. J. Crawshaw, elder son "of • Dr. and Mrs J. H. Crawshaw of Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her brother, i Mr Ji S. Meadowcroft; wore an uncommon frock of delphinium

The bride, who was given away by her brother, i Mr Ji S. Meadowcroft; wore an uncommon frock of delphinium blue georgette, over cyclamen silk, and a hat. of blue georgette; with . petal brim and trimmed with cyclamen velvet ribbon. Her loose-round bouquet; was of cyclamen flowers, and finished with ribbon streamers.

Her onjy attendant was a little flower girl. Miss Norah Ctawsbaw, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a frock of pale champagne-coloured georgette over apricot silk, and. a wreath of flowers in her hair. Her posy, was of apricot-coloured flowers. - - ,

The bridegroom was attended by -his brother. Mr Colin D. Crawshaw; as best man.

Mrs Meadowcroft, the bride's mother, wore a becoming gown of navy blue marocain embroidered with gold, and a navy hat to match, and carrieda bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers and leaves. Mrs Crawshaw's frock was of dull brown panne velvet, with which she wore a brown velvet hat, and carried a bouquet of apricot-coloured floners. After the ceremony. Mrs Meadowcroft held a small reception at her home in Papanui road. The bride travelled in a smart frock of navy blue torraine, with pleated front panel of rosewood georgette and a navy ribbon hat. '

cap. Mrs C. Bonnington .. ss 20 8S Mrs C. F. Smith .. 88 18 70 Miss D. H. Bruce .. S3 10 73 Mrs E. H. Clark .. 91 77 74 Mrs McClatclne .. S2 7 75 In the bronze medal match , the best scores were: — Gross HandiNet. cap. Mrs J. Dolph ,. 100 34 66 Miss P. Thacker ... 99 29 70 Miss E. Atkinson .. 93 21 72 Miss A. Gunn .. 95 21 74 Mrs E. J. Perry .. 97 23 74