WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18724, 22 June 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will ba pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Sucb items should be fulls authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is Invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women. Mrs Maurice O'Korke,- who is visiting Christchurch, is going to-day to spend a few days with her aunt, Mrs J. S. Thomson, Merivale. . Mr H. Chapman, District Traffic Manager, N.Z.E., Christchurch, and Mrs Chapman returned on Friday, after spending a holiday in the North Island. They travelled as far north as Eussell. Guests at tho Clarendon Hotel include Mr and Mrs Ealph Aspinall (Dunedin), Mrs J. McKenzie (Timaru), Mrs Pulley and Miss E.Grccre (Hanmer Springs), Mrs B. L. Amos (England), Miss I. MacLachlan (London), and Miss M. L. MacLachlan (Dip'on). Miss Violet Faucheux, who played the part of the very attractive bride m the Polish Wedding, presented at the Theatre Royal last night, is the guest of Miss Irene Mulvany Gray. In tho Concert Hall at Mount Magdala on Sunday afternoon, a very appreciative audience enjoyed an,excellent programme of musical and vocal items given by Misses Gladys Vincent, Renetta Rings, Hilda Crozier, Mr and Mrs J. Gillespie and Mr.S. Crosier. A very pleasant surprise party fro.n Christchurch visited Mr and Mrs J. D. Matheison at their rosidenca," Qrassdale Station,". Springfield, on Saturday. An; enjoyable time was spent in games ; and dancing. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Matheison, as the party left at 12 o'clock 'for town. - The first qualifying round''' for the: Godby'Bowl"will-Bo played at the Slur-, lev Links by members of the' Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club to-morrow, and the second round on- Friday. Players choose their own partners. Miss Eileen Goddard, who is shortly to be married, was the guest 0f j honour at * delightful "China afternoon given by Mrs O. Neave and Miss Doris Trist at the former's residence, St., Martins. Among those present were Mosdames C. Neave, J. Goddard, J.; Neave, S. Spedding, W. Trist, H. Wil-; son, J. Kerr, Misses Eileen Goddard, Doris Trist, Millie Kerr, Daisy Hawkins, Ruby and Thelma Neave. Men's Ideal Winter Boots, attractive lines at reduced prices. Men's Willow Calf Day Boots, stout, double soles, wide welts, 80s per pair. Men's Zug Winter Boots, extra stout sown soles, 37s 6d. Pannells, 105 Manchester st., Christchurch. , —6 JUNE AND THE DIRTY DOG. When June was three years old ; -8 was wearing a lovely white frock with pretty floral designs • on it. A dog jumped up at her that day and bis muddy paws appeared to have totally ruined the dainty frock. Granny, how. ever, rose to. the occasion by using Verbena Soap, and every trace of the damage was cleaned away. M 7131-1 WHAT DOES YOUR COMB REVEAL! Are the teeth full of hair; h there dandruff* Then your hair needs nourishment. A ' course of "Koenut" Emulsified Cocoanut. Oil Shampoo will make a wonderful difference. Your hair will stop falling out, dandruff will disappear, and your hair will become thick and, glossy. "Koenut" also waves hair" beautifully. Sold by all chemists • at 3s 6d bottle (several months' .treatment). Send 2d in stamps for free sample of "Koennt" to "Koenut," P.O. Box 1052, Christchurch. J4663—2 INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM. Two. or three members of the Indian Hockey Team were affected in Christchurch. by the Budden change of the weather, and influonza complications threatened. Fortunately a timely.'dose or two of Kofgo not only prevented all further danger, but completely cured their colds. Kofgo is obtainable in large bottles, at 2s 6d, from E. Cameron Smith's, Cathedral Squaro. —58879 Falling Hair.—Our methods of treatment for all scalp diseases, falling hair, dandruff, etc., always meet with remaikable success. No artificial mtans are used. All branches of toilet wor* are practised. Egyptus Toilet Rooms Miss C. Kennedy, Fletcher's Buildings, 769-Colombo street; 'Phone 6158. —2 .. jr' '■ =

In acknowledging tho receipt of a further amount of £SO collected by Mrs J. C. Holmes, on behalf of the Children's Fresh Air Home, Mr W. S. Wharton, secretary of the North Canterbury Hospital Board, writes: "I note that the Board has now received tho sum of £2lB, as the result of your having instituted the collection of small sums from the various schools (including Roman Catholic). I can assure you that these amounts are extremely gratifying to the Board; especially has it an added value, inasmuch that it teaches the young peoplo of Canterbury to think of and help their less fortunatesisters and brothers. 1 ' During the week, all over tho world, will be celebrated the jubilee of the Mothers' Union, which was begun fifty years ago in a little village in Hampshire, England. It was the special wish of her Excellency, Lady Alice Pergusson, who is Dominion President of the Union, that services in connexion with tho Jubilee should be simultaneous throughout New Zealand.' Consequently to-morrow has been specially selected as a day of prayer and intercession, and the local branch of the Union will hold three gatherings during the . day. On Saturday evening Miss Muriel McDonald, Jackson's road, entertained a number of her friends at a dance. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs L. Puddey,,Mr and Mrs 11. McDonald, Mr and Mrs L. Sisson, Mr and Mrs V. Massev, Mrs V. McDonald, Misses L. Legg, E. Cossins, E. and A. Beecroft, C. McDonald, L. Steere, M. Lavery, Benuell, Messrs E. Sweeney, E. Lavery, R. Woollerton, J. Nimmo, T. Woollerton, C. Beocroft, and C. Lavery. Items were civen by Mrs Puddey, Mrs V. McDonald, Miss Bennell, Messrs J. Ninuno, and C. Lavery. The weekly danco hold in Jellicoe Hall under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers' Association was again wen attended on Saturday evening. ljio arangements were excellent, and the music of Willyams's Grand Band was very favourably commented upon. IJie half was prettily decorated, and during the evening streamers were effrtivoly used. Next Saturday it is intended to hold a semi-carnival, when the dance will be extended to midnight. The arrangements are in the hands of the following committee—Messrs I! lecK, Llovd, Hayden, Dabourn, Smith, Hoffman, and Thomas. DEATH OF QUEEN OLGA. Queen Olga, of Greece, whose death at the age of 75 was recorded ir> our cable news yesterday, was a Princess of the 'lmperial Family of Russia, and married Prince George of Denmark, who was in' 1863 elected King of the Hellenes, and died in Athens spina. years ago at,the hands of an assassin. Tho late Queen Alexandra was a sister-in-law .of Queen Olga, - and the late Queen-Mother was at one time a frequent visitor, to Athens to see her brother, King George. It is a curious and sad circumstance that the late Queen of Greece is the fourth Dowager : of European sovereigns to pass away in the last few months,. the others being , Queen Alexandra of England, Queen ! Amelie of Denmark, and Queen Margherita of Italy. LATE MRS T. C. FIELD. THE FUNERAL. In St. Paul's Churchyard, Papanui, yesterday. afternoon, there were laid to rest the remains of the late Mrs Field, for many years a resident of Holly road. The deceased lady was the widow of Mr T. 0., Field, of the firm of Field and Royds, a former Mayor of Lyttelton, a loyal churchman, and for five years president of the Young Men's Christian Association in Christchurch. For some time after the death of her husband, which took place four years ago, Mrs Field was in indifferent health, out recently, she had been able to take a more active part in church life, and at the last annual meeting of the Y;M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary she accepted the position of honorary secretary. The cause of death was a sudden heart attack on Friday last. At St. Mary's, Merivale, on Sunday morning, : Archdeacon Haggitt' made feeling reference to the passing, and said that one of the' east windows in the new church would be a memorial to Mr and Mrs Field, two very faithful church members. At the Founder's Day gathering of. the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday afternoon, the president, Mr A. R. Jordan, : on behalf • of - the directors and members, paid a warm tribute to the memory of Mr and Mrs Field. The interment took place privately in the company of relatives and close personal friends. The pall-bearers were Messrs C. W. Field, W. Field, A J. Field, and F. Field. The Ven. Archdeacon Haggitt conducted a service in St. Paul's and read the burial service at the graveside. A very large number of flora! tributes included beautiful wreaths from the Young Women's Christian Association, the Young Men's Christian Association, Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A., the staff of Field and Rovds, the,staff- of Royds, Bros., and Kirk, the United Tennis, Bowling, and CroguetClub, and the Linwood Senior fenms team. The members of the family are Mr S. W. Field, of Christchurch, and Mrs W. <J. Long, of Morven. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. At the invitation of the Cashmere Tennis Club, a party of players from the Avonside Club visited the Cashmere courts yesterday, and, in glorious sunshine, played an enjoyable match against representatives of the Cashmere Club, whose players were Mrs H van Asch Mrs Warren Fisher, Mrs Mackie Mrs Charters, Mrs Nathan kmytu, Mrs P. G. Greenwood, Mrs Leslie Dougall, and Miss E. Bowrou. The Avonside players were Mrs J. C. Lord, Miss May gpeirS) Miss Myrtle Muirson Miss Amy Campbell. Miss Mabel Dorman, Miss Dorothy Allard, «fl >r U,l «H:,. Mrs Angus- Donaldson, and Mrs William Price. After many good games tho match ' S2°?o M.* 6 AVOnsM6 kdie3 by 117 ' aftt'i* 119 r layers Irero entertained nt nroS" te ?> *'«'<* ™s hospitably EM?. the P Cash-

PAVLOVA. Of the incomparable Pavlova, much has been heard, especially during recent days. Her charm, her grace, her wonderful sense of rhythm, have been extolled; her fairy lightness and daintiness; her amazing mastery of the emotions, the poetry of motion of which she is the embodiment—these have caused unprecedented enthusiasm wherever sho has appeared. In the face of such impressive facts, it may seem bathos to mention the matter of mero raiment in connexion with the famous artiste, but nevertheless, it is indisputable that the originality and suniptuousness of the dressing of the principal and members of the ballet enhance considerably the wonderfully pleasing effect of the entertainment. The audience, on the tip-too of expectation catches its first glimpse of the wonderful dancef when she appears as the .Fairy Doll, wearing a ballet frock of white tullo with outstanding skirts daintily trclliscd with rows of tiny blue and pink rose-buds adorned with choux of ostrich-feathers in shades of cvclameu and fuchsia. The tight pointed bodice of cloth of silver is cut low at the back, aud.is encrusted with jewels while the long tullo sleeves, like the skirt, are besprent with glittering diamente, which, at every moment, reflects the light from her wonderful head-dress of brilliants, and her long diamond car-rings. In the famous Swan Dance, her whito frock, crisp and dainty, is appropriately trimmed with white feathers. In the gavotte, danced' with Mr Varzinski, Madamo wears an Empire frock of primrose soft satin, the skirt opening at one side to show an underskirt of exquisite ivory laep. The graceful train is attached to her wrist, and the short bodice of bluo velvet is lavishly embroidered in gold, and laced in front with narrow black velvet. Narrow black velvet tied under the chin serves to keep in place tho big primrose poke bonnet, from under the brim of which the dancer smiles and nods most bowitchingly. Very becoming is the Russian dress worn by Madame Pavlova in the last act. The skirt of white silk patterned in shades of green and rcd,,is wired at the hem, and tho short pleated bodico is banded with the same gay colours. Her high jewelled head-dress is tied with a band of-green ribbon that falls in long ends at the back. In the Polish Wedding, Miss Faucheux, the attractive bride, wears a white frock with tight bodice laced with silver, and billowing skirts of white spotted mousselino de soie banded with silver. Her veil, .which is worn over. the face, falls from a wide silver coronet outlined with orange blossoms, while her gallant bridegroom is resplendent in white, gold, and scarlet. In this scene the ballet wears velvet bodices of blue or red, gaily stencilled skirts, and the most, fascinating high boots of red leather with insets of green leather in front. ' Miss Thurza Rogers, who appears in an eighteenth century scene, wears a beautiful period frock with flounced' skirt of vellum-tinted lace, paniered with white silk strewn with pink roses. The corsage is bright with rows of diamente, and finished with a narrow contrasting band of black velvet. Madame Pavlova and all the members of her largo and talented company are unshingled, and Madame's shining black hair is, for the most part, hidden beneath gorgeous head-dresßes. The girls in the ballet, almost without exception, wear their hair rolled low on the head, either at the back or over the ears. Madame Pavlova and the leading members of the company were presented with many ' beautiful floral tributes, and the enthusiasm of the crowded theatre, where there was not one vacant seat, grew in intensity as the evening wore on. DANCE AT WAIPARA. A very successful dance in aid of the Hall Piano Fund took place at Waipara on Friday evening, when there was a good attendance from the surrounding districts.' The dance music was supplied by Mrs Alex Ferguson (piano), and Mr Hall (Omihi) (violin). Mr Laredo made an efficient. M.C. Much amusement was . caused by the '' Cinderella Dance," and the "Excuse Me"' waltz. An excellent supper was provided by the dance committee. Amongst those present were: Mesdames Smith, Forsyth, Ferguson, Collie, Hare, Hall, Misses M., Laredo, Honeybone (Cheviot), J. Ferguson, D. Collie, P. Collie, A. Kilty, E. Cook (Amberley), M. Smith (Amberley), M. Whyte, E. Alexander, M. Cameron, T. Blythe, 0. Stackhouse, D. Brydon, E. Brydon (Omihi), C. Sherwood, P. McGuckin, D. Blythe, Bishop, Messrs F. Laredo, H. Forsyth, J. Gofton, J. DaiLaredo, H. Forsyth, Hall (2) (Omihi), A. Ferguson, J. Tomlinson, P. King, L. Parnham (Scargill), J. Stackhouse (Omihi), L. Turpin, E. Collie, D. Croft, (Omihi), J. Jones, Middleton, B. Jones, E. Cameron, M. Hare,. W. Goldien, S. Wornall, J. Wornall (Broonifield), C. Blythe, W. Treloar, A. Blythe, K. Kitchie, L. McGuckin, Hall (2), C. Obery (Amberley), and many others.