WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18682, 4 May 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

e— — The Lady Editor will toe pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such items should 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. Mrs Rnndell Bui-don is visiting her mother, Mrs Bov,-deri, Papanui road. Miss Monica Cocks is visiting friends in South Canterbury. Miss Rutherford, KekeranKU, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. H. Williams. Miss Betty Cotterill has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs J. M. Carrick, Peverel street, Riccarton, is Epending a few days with Mrs McMillan, Cameron' street, Ashburton. Mr and Mrs Mcßurney, of Lytteltbn, leave by to-night's ferry on a holiday visit to Hawke's Bay and Wanganui. Mr and Mis T. T. Hunt, of Bligh's road, have gone to Auckland for the winter. Mr and Mrs A. if. TurnliuU and Miss Tiirnbull (Sydney) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss Hibberd (Wellington), Mr and Mrs and Miss Redwood (Blenheim), and -Miss Helen Wiltshire (Wellington) are at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs E. T. Forbes, of Norman's road, are leaving on a holiday toiir of America by the Tahiti next month. Mr and Mrs G. St. V. Kcddell (Invereargill) and Mr, and Mrs 6. Odlin (Wellington) are at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs Martin (Dunedin) arrived in Christchurch last night on a visit to her sister, Mrs A. L. F.. Ledger, Knowles street. Mrs F. M. Dennehy (Greymouth), who has had a house in Christchurch for some months, returns to the West Coast to-day. Miss Jacobs, the newly-appointed matron of Karitane Hospital, lias arrived from Dunedin. Mr and' Mrs W. A. Morgan (Mount Somers) are staying at the Royal Hotel. Mrs Fairhurst, who has been spending a holiday in Dunedin, returns homo to-morrow. McDonnell and the Misses McDonnell (Greymouth) are visiting Christchurch and are staying at tho Royal Hotel. Mrs Armstrong, Mayoress of Akaroa, has called a public meeting to be held on Wednesday afternoon, for the purpose of forming a branch of the Plunkett Society at Akaroa. Mrs li. H. Gilmour (president of the Lyttclton branch). Mrs H. Acton Adams (president of Waipara County branch), and Mrs Cecil Wood (honorary secretary of the Christchurch branch) will address the meeting. On Saturday evening the-patients of the Upper Sanatorium were entertained by a 11 rty from the- Ghristchiireh Amateur Operatic Society, under Mr G. L, Donaldson, and a'yery enjoyable entertainment was given to an appreciative audience of patients and staff. Miss E. Donaldson and Mr : Harrison Cook responded to very hearty recalls, and they were ably supported by Miss Docherty (monologues and piano solos), Misses Leslie and Hale (songs), Miss M. Wilson (recitations). Mrs Donaldson and Miss Docherty acted as accompanists. At the conclusion. Mr Donaldson and party were thanked for their vibit, and appreciative remarks were made by the superintendent, Dr. Aitken. Mr H. J. Marriner, president of tho Industrial Association of Canterbury, addressed a. large and interested audience of members of the Home Economics Association .at the Y.M.C.A. on Friday evening on the subject of "Local Industries." After tracing • the history of the Association from its inception ; in 1879, and the development and increase of exports, he proceeded to deal with the subject of "Primary and Secondary Industries," emphasising the necessity, in the interests of the Dominion, for housewives to purchase locally-made goods. Exhibits were displayed of New Zealand-made brushes, silk stockings, and underwear. Great interest was shown in the lecture, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed. The next meeting will be on May 14th, when Miss Greenwood will speak on "Physical Culture and Folk Dancing."

Manual Hyman's Jazz Band, which played at the Exhibition Cabaret, will supply the music for the dance to be held in tie.Winter Garden to-night. A prettily-arranged ballet will be presented by Miss Macdonald's pupils. JUNE'S PRETTY FROCKS. Granny was hanging out June's pretty frocks to dry. "Yes! I always wash them with Verbena Soap now," she said. "1 found Verbena loosens dirt more quickly and more > easily than other soaps. It saves wear and tear in washing. It saves time and work." All grocers sell Verbena Soap. —6 Satin Shoes, Court style, in colours for the (if,ncing season. We have only a few pairs left, which we are reducing to os 6d per pair. Pannell and Co., 100 Manchester street. P7091 GUSSIE'S PUDDING STEAMED. 2 eggs; 4 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons suet or butter; 3 tablespoons grated Gold Reef Pineapple; } teaspoon carbonate of soda; pinch salt. Whip eggs, sugar, and butter thoroughly: dredge in flour, add salt, Gold Reef Pineapple, and carbonate of soda. Mix well. Steam 2\ hours. Serve with sauce. —6 WARM FEET MEAN SOUND SLEEP. You cannot expect to sleep sound on cold, frosty nights if you are one of those unfortunate persons who suffer from cold feet. At prices ranging from ss, you can secure a hot water bottle from E. Cameron Smith, chemist, Cathedral square, and enjoy sound, refreshing sleep on even the coldest of nights. —6

"KOENUT" YOUR SHINGLE. And give it a natural thick wavy appearance. "Koenut" Emulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo cleanses and brings out the hidden beauty of thehair. 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 ° n r . to "Koenut," P.O. Box 1002, Christchurch. —4 Autumn is a difficult period for the lCl n - Mo f e than ever does it require PW P rotecti °n of the expert ?£« r t .? eat " ,ent «' («nder direction of J tZt >vu street. Phone 5158 for appointments, , -6

WEDDINGS. McMillan—WALsa. -The marriage took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral recently of Miss Ellen Aland Walsh to Mr Alick McMillan, of Kaiapoi. The bride, who was given away by Mr Lockington, an old friend ot the iamily, is w - ell known in Palmerston .North, and is the elder daughter of the late Mr D. Walsh and Mrs Walsh, of Morris street. Her gown, of white embossed satin, was made on straight lines, with fox fur trimmings, and was overhung with a delicate hand-worked veil. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of cream roses, bouvardia, and collarette cosmeas. She was attended by her sister, Miss Molly Walsh, who was attired in coffee lace, with crepe de chine underlining, made in tunic style. Her coffee-col-oured hat was trimmed with ospreys to tone, and her. bouquet was of verbenas and red roses, with tulle and ribbon streamers to match. The bridegroom, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert McMillan, of Oakleigh, Kaiapoi, was supported by Mr Watson, of Levin, as best man. Father O'Bierne officiated, and after the ceremony a reception was held at the Broadway lounge, the parents of the happy couple receiving the guests. The bride's mother was gowned in a black Ottoman silk ensemble suit, and black hat with ospreys, and she carried a posy of violets and red roses. Mrs U. McMillan was dressed in black marocain, with black hat, and posy of pink roses and sweet peas. Later the bride and bridegroom left for the north by motor, the bride travelling in. a rust-red French model, with flared skirt, a turned-up felt and velvet hat to match, and musquash fur coat.

MUSSON—HOBBS. S. Michael's Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding recently, when Minnie Elizabeth (Bessie), eldest daughter of Air and Mrs L. Hobbs, was married to Edward George, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. Musson. The Rev. C. Perry, assisted by Ca.non Mutter, officiated, and Mr Worsley presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of white satin raarocain,. with floating panels of radium laco, the court train of white brocade crepe de chine, underlined with a delicate shade of blue, and trimmed with pearls and orange blossom. Her hand embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet of silver lace and orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white begonias '."with touches of pink. ... Miss A. Hobbs attended her sister as chief bridesmaid, and wore a model frock of fuchsia crepe de chine, make with long straight bodice and handkerchief skirt, and trimmed with steel lace. A scarf of the material fell from the right shoulder. A large mauve and silver posy on the left shoulder and : a spray of .the same colour across {he low waist Bade an effective finish teller frock. : . She carried a bouquet of mauve flowers. Miss E, Sullivan, Wellington, as second bridesmaid, wore a charming frock of biscuit georgette, with an un,derdress of orange satin, made on straight: lines with a flared skirt, and posies of lavender flowers on her shoulder and "at the waist. A bouquet of cream flowers finished off an attractive toilet. Little .lean Sutherland, Napier, in eau-de-nil georgette, and Erin Matthews in salmon pink crepe) de chine, acted as flower girls, while Peggy Hobbs, in. azure blue crepe de chine, and Betty.Findlay in lemon crepe de chine were train-bearers. Mr A. Columbus attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr L. Hobbs as groomsman. A few relations were present at the "Cadena," for the breakfast, and in the evening Mr and Mrs Hobbs received about 200 guests in ft. Michael's.Hall,. .

After the reception Mr and Mrs E. Musson left for a motor tour of the south, the bride wearing a smart navy blue serge coat-frock with royal blue trimmings, a grey hat with touches of royal blue and old rose, and a stone pre-- velour coat with collar and cuffs of fitch.

COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. A delightful coming-of-age dance vas given at "Dixieland" on Wednesday evening, by Mr and Mrs Hy. Killner, of Worcester street, Christchurch, to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Eileen. Mrs Killuer received the guests in a black crepe de chine frock daintily embroidered with silver beads and royal blue stitching. Miss Eileen Killner wore a becoming frock of cyclamen silk georgette with front and side panels embroidered in silver lace and beads. The evening was spent in games and dancing and music. A violin solo was contributed by Mr Robt. Clarke, and scngs by Miss Nancy Housejander and Mr Clive Hindle. The usual toasts were honoured,, and Miss Killner was presented with a beautiful gold key as a souvenir of Iho happy occasion. Those present included: Mrs Jacobsen sen., Mr and Mrs O. Jacobsen. Mr and Mrs G. Killner, Mr and Mrs JSprosen, Mr and Mrs D. C. Shier. Mrs W R. Sprosen, Mrs E. V. Arthur (Greymouth), Mr and Mrs Gunn, Mr and Mrs Whitmore, Mrs Sleightholme, Misses Eileen Killner, E. D. Killner, A. Shier, 0. Jacobsen. D. Jacobsen, Ivy Jacobsen, N. Chamberlain (Amberley), P. Lacey (Aylesbury), N. Houselander, A. Thompson, F. Otley, M. Parsons, V. Thompson, I. Kent, M. Ford. It. Wright. H. Batson, Blunt, Miliar, L. Eldridge, E. Jackson, A. Cowell, E. Lynskey, Messrs F. Jacobsen. A. F. Killner, W. H. Killner, H. Jacobsen, E. Iggo, C. Hindle, 0. Sprosen. H. Cordery, K. Dobson. E. Ball. A. Gaffney, M. Dawe, D. and E. Ennis, R. Clarke, L. Halcrow, C. Hari.utt, A. Stronaeli, G. Heaslev V Holier. E. W. Wade, G. A. McFarlaue, L. Marion, E. Lord. E. Thompson.

I FAREWELL BRIDGE PARTY. I Most enjoyable was the bridge party j given by Miss Bromley Cocks, at her home, Ranfurly street, as a farewell jto Mrs J. H. Hall, who is leaving | shortly on a visit to England. The ! guests were: Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs W ! Fox. Mrs J. Turnbull. Mrs Wardrop, Mrs Charles Reid. Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs John Guthrie. Mrs Fowler, Mrs T. i Cowlishaiv, Mrs Gamier. Mrs Reeves, ' Mrs Hennah, Mrs Irving. Mrs James Hay Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs Geoffrev Kingscote, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs G*. H. Buchanan. Mrs Guy Ronalds, Miss Joan Lee. Miss Cowb'shaw, Miss Cracroi't Wilson, Miss Aitken. Miss De U . niston, and Miss Humphreys.