WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18681, 3 May 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be plewed to receive for publication in the. "Women's Corner" Hems of social . or personal news. Such items 11 should he full? authenticated, and 1- engagement notices must bear the , signatures of both parties. Cor. respondence Is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. l " Mr and Mrs J. F. Studhohue have ® returned to Christchureh, after an extended visit to Britain. n Mr and Mrs G. Murray-Aynsley have d returned from a short visit to limaru. Mrs R. Caugliley, who has been visitn ing friends in Christchureh, returns to '* Wellington to-night. [J Mrs D. J. Shea (Colombo street), has [j returned from a holiday in the north. t Mrs A. L. F. Ledger and Miss Cone nie Ledger (Knowles street), who have ■- been spending a holiday in Dunedin, d are returning home to*day. 1 Miss Eose Gerard, who has been visit- | ing Timaru, has returned to Christchureh. e Miss Clare Morkane (Cashmere), wlio 3 has been on a holiday trip to Auckland - and JS'apier, returned on Saturday. Mr and Mrs F. J. Murray (St. Elmo) left for Auckland on Friday evening, to attend the Gulliver-Gee -wedding, which takes place on May 4th. Miss Marjorie Hicklin, Mr Jack Connot, and Mr J. Stcync, of the Primrose Comedy Company, are staying at the Kotherfield Hotel. Mrs MacLeod and Miss Alison MacLeod (Cashmere Hills) left by the Marama on Friday for Sydney, where they intend spending the winter, Mrs Anderson (Te Puke) and her three little children are spending a holiday with Mrs W. 0. Sail (Cust). Miss Olive M. Rowe lias received word that she has been accepted as a student of Somerville College, Oxford, where she will specialise in classics. Miss Rowe will leave for England in August. Dr. and Mrs Neil Guthrie, who went to Gisborne for the Murchison-Nolan wedding, are expected back in Christchurch to-morrow, Mrs R. Kitto and Miss Maudie Kitto left oil Saturday for Hanmer Springs. A very successful cake stall, organised by Mesdames Griffith, Hughes, and Hobden,. was held on Saturday morning at Everybody's Picture Theatre. Th§ proceeds of the stall went to St. George's Hospital. Miss Nellie Ingley was met by the staff of Messrs John Burns and Co., on Saturday, and made the subject of a presentation prior to her taking an extended holiday for health purposes. In. making the presentation, which consisted of a handsome oil-painting, Mr F. H. Vincent, on behalf of the staff, referred to Miss Ingley's popularity, and, expressed the hope that she would return greatly benefited by her holiday. I Miss Ingley responded suitably. Mr and Mrs S. T. Silver (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. Snell (Wellington), and Mrs J. F. Bennett (Blenheim) are staying'.at. Warner's Hotel, Mrs Perry and Miss Mcßae (Patea), Miss Taylor (Dtmedin). and Miss Gibson (Patea) are at the Clarendon Hotel.

Mr and Mrs J. A. Vail a nee (Motueka), Miss D. Lena (London), Mr and Mrs George Gee (London), Mr and Mrs Leyland Hodgson (London), Mr and Mrs A. MeCoche Clarke (Auckland), Mr and Mrs E. E. Forth (Brisbane), and Miss Mae Jacobs (Sydney) are staying at the United Service Hotel. The Linwood Metbodisfc Young People's Wesley Guild commenced their 192-8 session with a social evening 011 Thursday. There was a very large attendance of young people, including the Junior Bible Classes. A competition was won by Miss F. Cumberland. Musical items were given- by Misses G. Lomas and J. Francis. Opportunity was taken by the secretary to welcome Rev. H, and Mrs Sharp. A very pleasant and instructive afternoon _was spent at the Karitane Baby Hospital on Wednesday, when Matron Knight kindly gave to the Mothers' Thought Guild a demonstration-of the care of babies. Great pains had been taken to make the afternoon, pleasant and instructive, and much thanks are due to Miss Knight for her kindlv courtesy. Amongst the recent arrivals staying at St. Elmo are: Lady Stout (Wellington), Mrs Webb (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Fowler (Ceylon), Mr and Mrs Garner (Ceylon), Miss iKeade (Sydney), Miss Lloyd-Jones (Wanganui), Captain and' Mrs Weston, Mrs and Miss Digby (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs Roberts and family (Dunedin), Sister Hardie (Hanmer Springs), Mrs Dixon (Westport), Miss Greer (Haiimcr Springs), Miss Dixon (Westport). On Saturday evening the Christchi.rch Dance Assembly, who usually hold their dances in the Caledonian Hall, opened a series of four Saturday night dances in the Sydenham Football Club's hall. The spacious ballroom was taxed to its utmost capacity, over 400 dancers being in attendance. The dance took the form of a "Night in Chinatown," the hall being decorated with dozens of beautiful illuminated Chinese lanterns and highly coloured streamers festooning from the centre to the four walls. Jackson's Band, who appeared in Chinese costumes, supplied Oriental music. During the evening each ladv was presented with an artistic fan as a souvenir of the "Night in Chinatown/'

JUBILEE BALL.

MEMORIAL SERVICE.

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FANCY DRESS AT SUMNER. On Friday evening the present scholars of the Sumner District High School were entertained at a fancy dress ball in the Sumner Town Hall. The decorations were those used lor tha ball on Thursday evening. The programme was a double one, consisting of a part for juniors from 6.30 to b.30, and a second for seniors, up to 10.30 p.m. It resulted in a record attendance, and as a multi-coloured spectacle of animation and enjoyment was unique in the history of the borough. Each section performed a grand march to enable the judges (Mrs W. H. Nicholson, Mrs F. (J Cother, and Misses Andrews and Baxter) to choose_ the most original and the most effective dresses. This proved a very difficult task, the winners being selected as follows .-—Junior section: "Tarzan of the Apes," Francis Harvey; "Bee," Jeanette King; "Band j Box," Molly Dawson; "No Bananas," Warren Whykes; "Cupid," Victor' Priest; "Turkish Lady," Phyllis Harvey; "Sweep," Ernie Wislang;; "Water Baby," Connie Meikle. Senior section: "Abdel Krim," Eric Carew; "Raven Tea," Norman Chapman; "Querie," Joan Dean; "Eastern Princess," Joy Machin; "Sanders Cup," Ariti Andrews; "Strawberries and Cream," TheJma Wells "Umbrella," Kathleen Dobson; "Granny," Merle Cunningham; "Keep off the Grass," Una Bullock; "Why did I kiss that Girl?" Alan Herbert; ''Airman," John Rendle. A very pretty item was a. gavotte by six pupils of Miss Selby. Eric Carew was awarded the> prize for designing the Jubilee Souvenir cover, and Mrs G. F. Allen, the wife of the headmaster, was presented with a special box of chocolates. Included in the programme were a Sir Roger de Coverley and children's games. During the evening Mr W. C. Collins, the newly-elected chairman, was introduced to Mr Alexander. Both staff and committee worked hard to make the evening a success. At the conclusion cheers were given for the Old Scholars and for "Mother and Father." Conversazione. The social functions connected with the Jubilea of the Sumner District High School were concluded on Saturday evening with a conversazione for the old scholars. This was held in the bungalow school buildings, two rooms being filled up as lounge rooms, and a third a ballroom. The outside and approach to the buildings were brilliantly lib with electric lamps and coloured Japanese lanterns, the work of some of the old boys, who also installed a wireless loud-speaker. " The president of the Old Scholars' Association introduced the organiser of the Jubilee programme, Mr G. A. Alexander, who thanked all for the assistance given, and theni welcomed Mr T. Hughes (Geraldine),' the chairman of the Canterbury Education Board. Mr Hughes expressed his pleasure at being present; and congratulated all connected • with the school upon its progress, and the success of its work. The first roll Was then called. Sirs Ward, of Sumner, being the only first year pupil present, she was asked to cut' the three tier ' 'Way cake," after two of the tiers I h e en removed bv Miss A. H. Budden, an exteacher of the school. During the evening Mr G. A., Alexander, on behalf of the Jubilee Committee, and others, asked tho headmaster to accept an Italian marble wishing bowl. -Mr W. C. Collins, also o.i their behalf, asked Mr Alexander to accent an Italian marble ornament, after Michael Angelo. The work of both recipients was eulogised, and both feelingly acknowledged the handsomegifts. "\Vhile dancing was enjoyed in one room, a fine concert programme was rendered by the following :-r-3lr and Mrs Hneh Hobbs, Miss Millicent Jennings. Miss Bessie Browne, Miss Eunice Whitfield, and Mr T. Charters.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. A most enjoyable evening was spent recently at "Willesden," the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Thomas, in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter, Vida. Games, singing, competitions, dancing, and billiards made the evening pass all too quickly. At supper the customary toasts were honoured, and Mr Hayes presented Miss Thomas with a gold key. Mr L. Davis suitably responded. Music for the dances was supplied bv the Quarrie Trio, extras being played by Mesdames Stott and Birdling, Miss Turner, and'Mr F. Coop. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs J. Thomas, Mr and Mrs C. Jones. Mr and-Mrs W. Stott, Mr and Mrs S. Birdling, Mr and Mrs H. Jones, Misses Thomas (3), E. Gread, D. Salt (Kaituna), S. Jones, C. Roper (Christchurch), L. Rickerby (Kaituna), P. Cattermole (Christchurch), G. Morris, E. and P. Harris (Christchurch), M. and I. Turner (Halkett), Z. Hamilton (Whitecliffs), Messrs F. Coop (Kaituna), R. Henderson (Halkett), J. Jones, M. Brady (Kaituna), S. Nicholson (Sumner),Thomas (4) (Kaituna), A. McDowell (Christchurch), S. Stott, Milne (Christchurch), Davis (3) (Halkett), L. Thomas, J. Dawson, C. Juggarnaut (Kaituna), G. Clark (Kaituna), S. Palmer (Christchurch), and C. Bedford (Kaituna).

WENTWORTH CABARET CLUB. The Wentworth Cabaret Club held its usual weekly dance in the Winter Garden, and was well attended by members and gueßts. Music was supplied by Bailey's Jazz Band. Amongst those present Here the following:—Mr and xVlrs D. Hammersley (Auckland), Mr and Mrs C. A. b. Lange, Mr and Mrs Todd, Mr and Mis L. J. Shearman, Mr and Mrs P. Matson, Mr and Mrs L. Harvey, Mr and Mrs G. H. Robinson, Mr and Mrs J. C. Baldwin, Mr and Mrs' Richmond, Mr and Mrs H. (J. Jones, Mrs F. Lester (Wellington), Mr and Mrs L. A. Davie, Mr and Mrs A. C. Robin 6 (Auckland), Mr and Mrs F. Harrison, Misses Renee Warne, Arlino Power, Hild. Morrison, Essie Owles, Enid McNisb, Eva Carstairs, L*. StanJej, Irene Leggott, Gwen Muff, Eva Batstone, M. West, Alma Herdman, D. Macdonald, Lena Graliam, S. Pearce, Marie Tisch, Margery Rainbow, Vera Carter, D. Hill, T. Menzies, ! D. Bailey, Doris Newman, E. Davie, C. Johnstone, Olive Harcourt, Marjorie Beattie, Winnie Bethridge, N. Atkinson, Doris Lanham, M. Williams, D. McGibbon, Betty Frazer, Wynne McNisli, L. Peters, Doris Andrew, Renee Hill, Freda Herdman, Vincent, Elsie' Churchill. Marian Parke. Rita Robert- I soil, Messrs Clifford Beaumont, M. H. Battantyne, Leo. Coffey, C. Purnell. C. | H..Morrison. L. F. W. Hill (Duned'in), ! A. Ayrev, G. R. Gregorv, D. M. Park-! inson, G. Scrimshaw, F. W. Large, 1 Hawkes. G. Peterson. A. Oakes. W. ; Oldridge, H. Sim's. X. Jones. A. O. j Muir, J. Woolcock, A. H. Snratt, L. M. Dalmonte. A M. Clark. Snrott. R. Gilbert!, J- R. Cantrell, N. Robinson, Nathan, F. Barbour, G. L. Muir, Leonand Shearman, D. S. Lee, E. T. Shore, W. Erasmnsson, 0. F. R. Gilberd. G. Davidson. C. L. Robinson., R. T. Jeffs, L Newton, Caley. X. Davis, F. W. McCaldon, and C. J. Robinson (hon. secretary).

LATE MRS JANE FRANCES SCOTT. In memory of Mrs Jane Frances Scott, Trite of ihe Rev. E. A. Scott, lormerly Archdeacon of Christchurch, and now vicar of Cotes Heath, Stafford, England, who died on March Sth, a largely attended service was held in tit. isaviour'o Church, {Sydenham, yesterday morning. Dean Carlington was the preacher. Reference to Mrs Scott and her work is made iu the "Church News," which states that death came as a happv release from a great burden of guttering, borne by the late Mrs Scott with, a wonderfully patient and unselfish courage. Her illness dated from an accident in *1924, when an arm was broken, and after a few months, further complications revealed themselves and she was practically never able to walk again. Yet, to the last she retained • a hold over her household and her parochial organisations. Within six days of her death she had a company of G.F.B. candidates in her room singing some songs they had sung at an entertainment. Mrs Scott left a mark on the Diocese and the parishes of Sydenham and Ashburton in particular, which had endured. She was a particularly _ keen supporter of the Mothers' Union from its earliest days. She had a very strong branch at Sydenham and it was just 21. years since she helped to found the Ashburton branch. Those who knew her spoke of her as a most lovable woman, and especially was she beloved of the poorer classes of women amongst whom she moved as a trusted friend rather than a patron. So much was Mrs Scott appreciated in the M.U. Council that she was appointed as ; correspondent of the M.U. in England

DANCE AT ROTHERHAM. A large and happy crowd attended the first dance of the season, which was held on Wednesday, when the Rotherham Hockey Club held a highly successful fancy dress and masked dance in the hall. Spirited music was supplied by the Hawarden Orchestra. Mr J. Thomson acted as M.C., and extras were played by the Misses Dan.ielson, Mcintosh, and Ga,linger, and Mr D. Davison. The following were the prize-winners : Best Lady: Mrs R. Gould (Spanish Dancer) 1; Mrs J. N. Bong (Lipkovska) 2. Best man: J. Macfarlane (Toreador) 1; R. Smith (Russian Soldier) 2. Most original lady: E. Robinson (Aviation). Most original man: .H. Palmer (Chinese-). Cheapest and prettiest lady's frock: C. Roberts (Spinning too). 3Tosfc .humorous lady's frock: J. E. Edwards (Mephistopheles). Most humorous man's dress: J. Thomson (Curate). Best child: P. Powell (Dariaer Signal) and M. Fear (Harlequin Girl) equal. Others present in fancv costume included:—

Megcfames Palmer (Maori Woman), Greer (Curate), Bethell (Early Victorian), Moor (Handkerchief Frock), Raid (Balloon Girl), and Halkett (Queen Cynthia), . Missea McLean (Correspondence), Greig (Folly), Polhill (Harlequin Girl), A. Davies (Spiderif. Rinaldi (Cleopatra), Popplewell (Ragtime), Coi (Rival Blues'), Hoff (Grecian)i Walker (Correspondence), Beaven (Eastern Lady), Hand (Black and White Pierrette), Davies (Japanese), M. Davies (Moonlight, and Roses), Dobbin (Tea-time), Thomson (Wee McGregor), Chick (Ballet Girl), Carson (Circus), Temple (Butterfly), Genet (Persian Lady), O'Carroll (Dutch), McLaren' (Red Cross Nurse), Da<rg (Diamond Frock), Wise (Fortune Teller), Buckley (Modern License), Mcintosh (Fo'ly), C!. Mcintosh (Spanish Dancer), M. Walker (Quaker Girl), Wallas (Roumanian)/ L. Hill (Powder and Patches), Messrs J. Thomson (Curate), J. Polliill (Harlequin),!. Stewart (Highlander), A. Robinson (Miss 1926), H. Palmer (Chinese), F. Halkett (Clown), S. Chaffey (Old Lady), R. Chaffey. (Sheik), J. Chaffey (Mexican Cowboy), G. lioskings (Schoolgirl), Horton (Buccaneer), W. Rinaldi (Troubadour). Perkins (Jockey), R. Jones (Golliwog), D. Mitchell (Matador), C. Elliot (Sultan), D. Davison (Charlie Chaplin).

MOTHERS' UNION. A special meeting of the council of the Mothers' Union was held at Church House on Friday last, forty branches being represented. Mrs W. G. Roberts (diocesan president) presided, and explained that the object of the meeting was to consider a resolution relative to the Religious Exercises in Schools Bill. Mrs Roberts proposed, and Mrs Carrington seconded, the following resolution:—"That the Canterbury branch of the Mothers' Union desires to reaffirm the resolution, passed at a council meeting held on May iv'th, 1924, to the effect that the Canterbury Mothers' Union, representing 1650 memßers, heartily approves of the Religious Exercises in Schools Bill, and asks you (Canterbury members of Parliament) to support its passage through the House when it appears before Parliament." Many members spoke in favour of the resolution. An amendment was proposed asking that the meeting be deferred to give more time for consideration. The amendment was lost by a large majority. • . ■ . > The resolution was put and carried, 47 voting in favour and 5 against. A mass of correspondence from Wellington was dealt with, and a-sub-com-mittee, Mrs W. Cr.\ Roberts,' Mrs Carrington. Mrs H. J. Marriner, and Mrs W. J. Hunter were'elected to carry out I details and use every effort to gain the I desired result. I

DIXIELAND. Dixieland. held its usual dance on Saturday evening, when there' vras a very large and enthusiastic gathering. The decorations in the lounge and supper room were carried out in roses and chrysanthemums. Les Marston's Band supplied the music. Amongst the guests present were: Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Ernest Boulton, Mr and Mrs J. B. Xealc, .Mr and Mrs Ken Bain, Mr and Mrs Baines, Mr and Mrs Peoples,. Mr and Mrs Bonnington, Mr and Mrs Peck, Mr and Mrs Welsh, Mrs Peck, Misses Molly Stevenson, Meta Nixon, Pay Gibson, Euth Wynn Williams, Elsie Church, Louie lies, Beryl Wildermoth, Fay Ballin, Cadle, Kathleen Helmore, Betty Black, Adrienne Acland, Elsie Ives, Den by, Callaghan, Patsy Maher, Rita Nixon, Xancy ' Taylor, VTetherflon, J. Donnelly, Vera Dwyer, Mary Morrison, Nell Buddo, Phyllis Ower, Roma Carey, Thelma lies, le Cren, Molly Plimmer, Esma Lamb, Janet Yorke, Ruth Good, Kosie Atkinson, L. Shute, Betty Beadel, Judy Mathias, Irene Neville,"Nancy Gibson, Margaret Anderson, Gwitha Young, Colleen O'Malley, Peggy Hart, Merritt, Edwards, White, Pennicniek, Beryl Wildermoth, Beryl Richards, Kathleen Hill, Alice Gunn, Halmai Louglinau, Boyce, Douglas, Gumbleton, E. Parry, Doreen Kiver, Dr. Short, Captain Walker, Messrs J. Reid, T; -Gibson, R. Cracrofi Wilson, G. Bristed, E. Hall, Menzies, Iveson, Veel, C. Rose, F. Rose, J. Commons, Smvthe, C. Simpson, Car. clirial, 'Allen', Lambert, Mitchell, Butt, Davies, T. Parry, J. Moir, Tobin, H. Sinclair, Cornaga, W. Jamieson, C. Clarry, Bouvard, I. Wood, H. Atack, J. e" Rose, G. Bennett, Watkins, H. E. Smith, R. Booth, A. B. Loughnan, R. Glasgow, Ambler, C. Penlington, E. Mahan, Le Pine, Brassington, Hollis, 1,-. Booth, Miller, Turn bull, F. Pa rris, Donnelly, Sojomon,. S.. Bennett, and Roland Smith (secretary).

MISS ENA STOCKLEY. (press association 'telegram.) AUCKLAND, May 1. i Miss ICn a Stock ley, one of New Zealand's champion lady swimmers, leftyesterday for Sydney, where sh<i will take, up a position for an indefinite per-, iod. Jt is hoped that she will return for ■ the. championship carnivals, here next summer. . .

MANUEL HYMAN'S BAND. To-morrow night at the Winter Garden', Manuel Ryman and his famous; band, ; fresh from their Exhibition triumphs, will be heard, for the first ■time in 'Christchurch. During the dance a specially arranged jazz ballet will be given by the pupils of Miss Macdonald. /

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WEDDINGS. V » TAYLOR-CAMERON. 9 In the presence of a large gathering of relative? and friends on Wednesday afternpon, the Rev. N. L. D. Webster officiated at the marriage of Rath Margaret Cameron, fifth daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Cameron, to Arnold Maurice, son of the late Mr aud M/s T. Taylor, of Christchurch. Mr Robert Lake presided at the organ. Entering the church on the arm of her brother, Mr James Cameron (North Auckland), by whom she was given away, the bride wore an attractive frock of putty-coloured crepe de chine, with finely-tucked front panel, the, waistline being defined by brightly coloured motif. The skirt had flared sides, and from the back of the ehoulderstraps hiing a large tassel. A becoming silk hat, with drooping sides and feather mount, and a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers, with satin and tulle streamers, completed her toilet. A picturesque group were the three maids in attendance—Miss Rita Cameron (sister of the bride), wearing cinnamon crepe de chine, with front panel of cream lace and finely-pleated skirt, and hat to tone, and two nieces, the Misses Doris and Eva Cameron, in dainty frocks of apricot crepe de chine, and head-bands of golden leaves. All three carried bouquets of autump-tint-ed flowers, with satin streamers. | On leaving the church the bride was presented by little Miss Martin with a silver horse-shoe. Mr Maurice Cunningham fulfilled the duties of best man. Mesd&mes Muff and Hensley were the hostesses at Dixieland, where the usual toasts were honoured, and in the evening a reception was held by Mr and Mrs Cunningham at their residence. When the. bride and bridegroom left on a- motor tour, the bride wore a smartly-tailored costume, close-fitting navy silk hat with *inv flowered trimmings, rust-coloured cloak, with Mackseal collar.