WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18725, 23 June 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will be pleased to receive (or publication In tne "Women's Corner" Items of social or persona] news. Such Items should be fully autflentlcated, and engagement notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence jls invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women. , Miss Doris Brown (Mt. Thomas) is spending a lew weeks at "Beacliclifis, Sumner. Mrs Donald Dobson (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to relatives in Wanganui. Miss Oram (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Nanoye le Cren,. Papaum. , Miss Margaret Harper is staying with Mrs T. F. Gibson, Fendalton. Guests at Warner's Hotel include Mrs Chaffey (Waiau), Mrs P. Johnson (Waikari), Mr and Mrs J. ActonAdams (kaikoura). Recent arrivals at the United Service are Mr and Mrs M. O'Eourke (Lake Coleridge), Mrs Reeves (Hororata),Mr and Mrs Hugh Ensor (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs J. D. McCracken (Rangiora), and Mr and Mrs Richards (Windwhistle). Mr and Mrs R. L. Jameson (Rotherham), Mrs John Connor (Ashburton), and Mrs H. L. Seldon (Ashburton) are at the Clarendon. The many friends of Mr C. P. Hubert, a former Mayor of this City, will regret to hear that he is seriously ill in Wellington. His daughter, Mrs S. C. Thompson, of New Brighton, left for Wellington last evening. j The engagement .is announced of I Olive Myrtle, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. C. Winter (Christchurch) to Archie Peter, second son of Mr and Mrs.A. M. Mac Duff (Christchurch). In the flag match played yesterday by members of the Hagley Ladies. Golf Club for, prizes given by Mrs C. Bonningtori',- Miss..Gates was the wiri- ' ner in the senior division, and Miss Fanny Middleton in the ■ junior division.. _ A special gala dance -will be held in the Art Gallery on Saturday evening by ■ the Palais de.Banse Committee. A spectacular balloon dance ,will be the outstanding novelty of the evening. Large's Aeolian Dance Band will be in attendance. The children's ball on Friday in aid of Nazareth House promises to be a great success. The Caledonian Hall :s heated and will be decorated for the occasion. There are a number of good prizes' for the various classes, including, best dress, most original, cheapest dress, etc.,' and several- special prizes. The children's party will end at, 10 p.m., but the ball will bo continued for;, adults until midnight. The gallery will be reserved for those who wish to loot, on. Mrs J. S. 'Neville, Mrs J G. Collins, and Mr 3 A. J.; Dunn have kindly consented to acfcas judges of the fancy 1 costumes. The. fortnightly euchre party and dance were held in the Eirwee schoolroom last week. There was a large attendance. The prizes were won by Mrs . Henry Foster,. Mrs . W. Partridgey A. L. Stewart, and § A. Thomson. After supper a dance' was held. Music was supplied by Mrs A. L. Stewart, Miss Rout, T. J. Dunn, and; A. Hart. Mr H. Weir was M.C. The spinsters and bachelors of Kirwee held their annual meeting recent--ly in the Assembly Rooms. Mr N. JKelly presided over a good attendance. The following officers were elected;— Joint \secretaries. Miss Guthrie and Mr It. W. McMeekan; - committee) Miss P, McNae, Miss M. Hunter, Miss D. Rout, Messrs B. T. Roper, T. McGovern, «and D. McCormick. It was. decided to hold the annual ball on July '£3 rd, music to be provided by Bradford's Orchestra. Men's. Ideal Winter Boots, attractive lines at reduced prices.. Men's Willow Calf Day Boots, stout, double soles; wide welts, 30s per pair. Men's Winter Boots, extra stout sown soles, 37s Gil. Pannells, 105 Manchester st., Christchurch. —G

BRIDGE PARTY. A highly ■ successful bridge party, organised by Miss Hiatt and Miss Papprill, in aid''of :St.' George' 3 Hospital Building' Fund, was' held last night at Jellie.oe Hall. ~; The organisers deserve sincere congratulations on the success of their undertaking. Fifty-six tables had been provided, and there was not an empty chair." < Amongst-those present were: Misses Hiatt (2), Papprill, Mrs W. F. Tait, Mrs H. L. Bowker, Miss Lake, Mrs Y. Shand, Miss "Barker, Mrs Brookes, Mrs T. J. W. Shand, Mrs B. Ellis, Mrs G. Coles,-Miss-Sylvia Wright, Miss Ella . Bull, Miss Guthrie, Mrs H. B. Clark : (Napier), Mr and Mrs A. J. Dunn, Mrs A. E. Flower, Archdeacon arid Mrs F. N. Taylor, Miss Violet Hughes, Mr H. E. Booker, Miss Naneye le Creh, Miss Oram (Dunedin), Miss D. McCredie, Mrs William Anderson, Mrs C. C. Tribe, Miss N. Bridge, Mrs T. Searell, Mrs H. Fletcher, Miss H. A. Searell, Mrs T. Dent, Mrs Dalrymple, Miss Muff, Misses Eichardson (2), Mrs Frank Eutherford, Mrs W. Cracroft Wilson, Miss May Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Seed, Miss Gertrude Miller, Mrs A. K. Bloxam, Mrs Percy Helmore, Mrs P. B. Haggitt, Dr. and Mrs Crawshaw, Mrs Panihan, Miss Eobb, Mr and Mrs F. B. ■Wright, Misseß. Youngman (2), Mr aud Mrs Walcot Wood, Mr and Mrs Henry Hanna; Mrs* Morgan, Mrs Polhill, Mr Barrett, Miss Page, Miss Jones, Miss. Spence, Miss A. C. Spence, Mrs J. Burt, Mrs' Owen Williams, Mrs J. C. Buvrowes, Mrs D. B. Hansen, Mrs B. Steele, Mrs L. J. Lewis, Mrs Harold Curtis, Mrs T. C. Thornton, Mrs E. C. Gough, Mrs Walker, Miss Watkins, Mrs Cargill, Mr and Mrs P. IT. Harris, Eev. A. H. and Mrs Norris, Mr aud Mrs J. K. Evans, Miss Ethel Taylor, Mr and Mrs F. C. Wade, Mr and Mrs Bayley, Miss Craig, Mrs L. M. Knight, Miss Dickson, Miss L. Walker, Misses Menzies-Gibb (2), Mr J. S. Hilson, Miss . Mi Wilson, Miss D. Knight, Miss J. Cook, Miss N. Burrowes, Mr and Mrs J. Jackman, Mrs and Miss Joyce Zohrat, Misses Bishop (2), Miss Blake, Mrs H. G. Barnett, Miss I. Scott, Miss V. Brett, Misses..Mulcock (2),. Miss Edith Eelph, Miss Vera Papprill, Miss Kathleen Buckeridge, Mr Stanley Salter, Mr George Eich, Mr and Mrs C. D'Auvergne, Mr and Mrs F. Evans, Mr and Mrs Eaymond, Mrs and Miss Johnson, Mr W. Blackett, Mrs aud Miss Henderson, Miss J. Mulcock, Mrs A. E. Dickes, - Mrs J. McClurg, Mrs H. Atkinson, Miss Elsie Sinclair, Mrs Med- ; dings, Miss E. Good, Miss Middleton. Miss Dawe,- Mrs W. H. Stagg, Miss Hawkins, Miss Pike, Miss de Vcaux, Mrs H. G. Aitkeu, Mrs Davis Hunt, Mrs Murrey Jackson,' Mr Graeme Aitken, Mr and Mrs C. L.-Hardie, Miss Ida Den-ton,-Mr L. . McCallum, Misses Hem Scott, Alice, Scott, Winna Cox, Eose, Mrs Woodward, Miss Mr E. Woodward, Mr Pidgeon,.Mr and Mrs W. WebleyyMr and Mrs J. N. du Feu, Mrs Baird Luxton, Mrs John Hall, Mrs Walter Bridge, Mrs-H. E. H. White, Mrs Broadway, Miss Broadway, Miss Lorna Broadway, Miss White-Parsons, Mr and Mrs Frank Hiatt, Mr F. Polhill, Miss E. Wood, Miss M. Williams, Mrs E. Arlow, Mrs P. Carlisle, Mrs F. Champion, Mrs J. R. Wilford, Mr E. Edridge, Mrs H. A. Eeese, Mrs C. E. Hampton, Mrs W. H. Blundell, Miss Mulligan, Mrs D. G. Ogilvie, Mrs M. Foley, Mrs Eollo Sharpo, Mrs'J. J. He'asley, Misses Cynthia Fisher, Mary Hiatt, and Joan Shand. :• : , , „ Amongst those who arranged small gatherings in their own home for the object '"'were:— Mesdames W..." "Reeve; A. : Steere; Haines, • T-i Ha'ssall, G; W. Smithson,' 'A. 'Chapman, "Warren: Fisher, E. W.- Pigeon, Algar H. Baxter, H. C. van Asch, A. Pearson, C r .'.E." Ferrieg ■ G. C, Donaldson, C. E. St; John; W. Vaughan, "W. McKinn'cy, "W. F. Browne, IV Fairclough, F. Marrie, J. Morrison, 0. «L Konaldson, A." E. Aekroyd, C. L. Dearsley, F. Graham, J. H. Parkinson, W, G. Jamieson, C. A. Wells, T; Edmonds, C. L.Hart, H. Quarrell, E. W. Eelph,' W, H. Clark,. J; S., Hawkcs,'E. Curtis, A. Falconer, Young, J.'.S. Middleton, T. York, F.-.W. Freeman, J. S. Guthrie, E. W: Morrow, -Walter Fox,. H. A. Nutt, G. D. Greenwood, Harold Barker, M. McKillop; S.' Harris, Miss Tabart, Miss Jn'glis, J. F. Hutchinson, and Mr A. E. Kirk. ' ' COMPLIMENTARY DANCE. 'The" British; Officers."of the. Indian Army Hockej team .were-.the guests of -honour-' last night at:'. 4. .complimentary dance tendered to.thein by the Canterbury Hockey Association. There was a splendid attendance'and spirited music was supplied continuously by Marston s and 'Bailey's Bands.- Supper was served in'.the lounge, where the tables were decorated with delicate • white narcissi. -.'■ The members of the committee were Messrs P. N. Quaftcrmain, W. "Williamson, P. Hill. J. H. Williamson, and the guests of honour were Captains Cowan, Cox,' Belchamber, and Alexander. ■ • ' Amongst the ladies present were:— Mkj J. S. Langford, Mrs M. Bassett, Mrs H. C. "Watson,-Mrs P. Liggins, Mrs 0. Watson, - Mrs W. AVilliamson, Mrs Arnold Preston. Mrs George D. Simpsons Mrs -It. Lovell-Smith, Mrs TV. h\ Lee, Mrs W. G. Haines, Mrs C.C Holland, Mrs H. Bradley, Mrs K. Sainsbury (Sydney), Mrs E. S. Smart, Mrs G. L. Bull, Mrs H. S. "Cook," Mrs P. N. Quartermain, Mrs Garth Taylor, Mrs : 11. Batstone, Mrs Garrick Wedderspoon, Mrs J. R. Temp)in, Mrs W. B. Gracie, Mrs T. de la Mare, Misses Helena Keane, E. Cain, E. -McDonald, Gladys Searing,' Ma'rparet Peate, Beryl Richards, Marion Parke. Dorothy. Dickinson- Mae "Willers, Irene Smith, Rita Brown, Florence Shaman, M. . Ford, Dorothy Evans. Muriel Dickson,.D. Peach. Viol2t Qiiarterniain. Grace Patterson, Beatrice Johnson, T: Bradley, Valerie Robertson, A. P. Metzger, I. Agassiz, Mavis McKenzie. Leah Parish. Phyllis Ower. Erriily O'Carrbll, Dorothv Johnson, Muriel Johns, Eileen Cahill, Gwen Mfrfield. Lyndall Watson Rita, Smart (Temuka), E!va Scotfc. "" '- NELLIE STEWART. ' (rSOU OCR OWN CORSaSPOKDENT.) SYDNEY, June 17. , What a wonderful woman Nellie Stewart is, and what a wonderful reception she had in the role of "Sweet Nell," in which she has scored so many of her triumphs of the stage, on the revival at the Grand Opera House of "Sweet Nell of Old Drury.' T.\e audience brought her back time and time again on the fall of the last curtain, and' bestowed upon her a magnificent offering of bouquets, which she chivalrously shared with the other lady members of the company, Nellie Stewart is not so young as she was, but to see her in this charming old play, breathing the pleasure-loving, luxurious spirit of the days of' the Stuarts after the Restoration, to watch her impersonating in voice and dress, the merciless Judge Jeffreys, to see.her pouring her contempt upon the Duchess of Portsmouth and Lady Castlemaine, is to feel that : the "golden wine of youth .still., pours ■through her veins. Nellie Stewart, by the way,' has been; tireless'lately in raising money for the hospital radium fund.

LONDON PERSONALS. (TEOM. OITB OTK COEEESPOKDES7.) LONDON, May S. Mrs Stephen Parr (Christchurch) is in London, and she hopes to pay' a round of visits to New Zealand and English friends in the south. Later she will go to Scotland, and then, with her sister, she will make a holiday tour in Switzerland and Paris. Mrs Parr expects to return to NewZealand in September, via Suez. The Institute of Good Housekeeping recently notified that it had a vacancy for young girls to train in cookery and housewifery on up-to-date lines, as advocated by their magazine, "Good Housekeeping." From a large number of applicants two have been selected, one of whom is Miss Mildred Dunn, the elder daughter of Captain A. E. Dunn, C.8.E., R.D., A.D.C., R.N.R., the Marine Superintendent of the New Zealand Shipping Company in London. Miss Dunn, who is eighteen years of age, was educated at the French Convent of Les Filles de la Croix. On April 29th the death occurred, nt 115, Newmarket road,' Norwich, of Emily E. M. Rowley, eldest daughter of the late Ven. Archdeacon Mathias, and widow of Thomas Rowley, aged 87 years. Y.W.C.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. At the monthly meeting of the Bparn of Directors of, the Young Women's Christian Association, the president, Mrs Geo. Bowron, spoke of the loss sustained by the Association in the recent deafcb. of Mrs T. G. Field, whose interest and help, had been given to the Association over a long period of years. A vote of deep sympathy with the family of Mrs Field was recorded. It was. reported that a group for the study of international relationships bad been formed, and that Mrs Donald Grant had consented to accept the i leadership of the study group. The | thanks of the Association ■ were expressed to Mrs J. McCombs for her talk on City Government, to Mr J. 11. E. Schroder for his lecture on Dickens, to Dr. G. M. L. Lester for his address on the Great Greeks, and to Mrs J. G. Newell for the play-reading evening at which she had entertained the girls of the hostel. It was reported that the proceeds of the cake stalls amounted to £2O towards the quota due from the Christchurch Association to the Dominion work, and that the jumble sale organised by tho Cafeteria Committee had helped the' cafeteria finances by the addition of £l7. It was reported that all groups of girl members -were working enthusiastically for the Blue Triangle Fair early in July. ■ ' ■ Reports received from the Girl Citizens' Committee asd from the committee for the Lyttelfcon Club showed satisfactory progress in the girls' clubs. Mrs A. H. Turnbull reported improvements in hostel equipment and Mrs.C. J. Newell reported large luncheon, attendances at tV High street cafeteria. BACHELORS' BALL AT ' GLENTUNNEL. ';. -' ..Perfect weather conditions• ruled... for. the bachelors' annual-ball, which was-held-in the-Town: Hall/ Glentunnel, on Pridaj';; Visitors came from far and' near, and the large hall.was almost uncomfortably crowded. Tho success of. the function was due, in great measure,, to Mr Gerald Kenny (chairman) and Mr C. C. Pearson (secretary). The M.Q.'s were Messrs J.. Stuart and J. Marsh, and the inusic was provided by the Glen-ata Band. Mrs W. P.-' Owen and Miss Ivy JMC.- Gilmour played extras. An excellent supper.-was dispensed by the young men of the .committee. Among the large numbor present were: Mesdames G. V. Beatty, John .Beatty, A; Charles, Geo. Brockie, J. Gracie, F. E. Smith, W. F. Owen,. B. Ourrie, P. Hurrell, W. Watson, J. Watson, B. S. Watson, A. Dorman, S. 0. Marsli, F. Ferguson, F. W. Hunt, F. Hinks, G. E. Hunt, G. D. Marsh, W. Pole, J. H. .Pearson, 0. .-• D. R. McGregor, P.' 0. Prostidge, J. T. Todd, G. N. Chapman, C. Powell, T. Simpson, R. D Gray, J. Tykie, J. 0. Campbell, D. J. Dickie, J. Price, R. RoUintjon, J. Tarling, W. Critchley, J. J. Hanvood, J. G. Weastell, L." Workman, and R. J. Longstaff, Misses G Nicol, Sherwin, Leeming, Turner, Hamilton, Weastell (3), Wills, B. Powell, R. Price, M. Burkitt, M. Dickie, E. L. Ditfort,A Pollard, M. Ryan, Gracio (2), Aitken (4), Storey, Vaughan (2), Dorman, Hunt i2),-Hinks (2), Tarling, Ivy and 'Rota Gilmour. Taylor (2), Rusbatch (3), P. Barnard, -Maffey (2),8. Watson,-M- Rollmson, Johansen, Oliver (2), Charles (2), Mitchell, Bisphan, M. Harris, M. Marsh, J. Maxwell, G. Milne, Eobertshaw, R. Austin, and D. Campbell,' Messrs Atkinson, Dorman C) J Brown, Lennox, Kenny, T. Joyce, Smi'th (3), Rollinson, Earl, A. Charles, Sell (2), Stuart (2), Milne, (2), J. LoDgstaff, J. J. Hanvood, R. W. Felton, K.. J Longstaff, Murdoch, Ramsay, H. Homes,W F Owen, 0. C." Pearson, C; D. McGarry, Watson (2), Campbell (2), Marsh (4), G. V Beatty, J. Beatty, Derrott, Berg, Hamson, Storey, T. Brown, Leeming (3), K.* Currie, E. Percival, G. Brockie, L. Willis,; G S. Willis, P. Lo Compto, Slattery, Redmond", Keltie, Harris, Burkitt, Bryson, and P. Hurrell. ~ WEDDINGS; JOBLIN—DONALD. The wedding was celebrated .at St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch, or Miss Elizabeth C. Donald, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wi 11. Donald, of Irwell, to Mr William Hugh Joblin, eldest son of Mr daid Mrs W. E. Joblin, of Motukarara. The Rev. N. L. D. Webster officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of cream crepe tiflis, cut in straight lines, with long close-fitting sleeves and smocked side panels. Her veil was of deep cream tulle, hand-embroidered in gold, ana she carried a bouquet of cream chry- , santhemums and autumn tints, with gold tulle streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn Donald, sister of the bride, wore a frock' of silver and blue shot satin, with a black picture hat. Her bouquet was of pink and white flowers, with pink tulle streamers. Miss Daphne Terras, niece of the bride, who acted as flower girl, was dressed in a becoming lace frock * over a foundation of pink satin, with silver trimming. She wore a wreath of silver leaves and carried a basket of white flowers. _ The best man wa3 Mr K. Tapper. At a subsequent reception, # a large number of friends was entertained, the bride's mother receiving her guests in a smart frock of brown marocain,_ with medallion trimming, and carrying a spray.of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs Joblin, was attired in a navy costume. The bride's travelling dress on her wedding tour was a henna ensemble suit, with hat to tone.

MEEKING—ROONEY. v A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Holy Name, Ashburton by the Rev Dean O'Donnell,■■assisted by the Rev Father Gregory, of Winifred, younger daughter of Mrs Rooney, Cameron street, Ashburton, and tW late Mr M Rooney, ami John Basil, only son. of Mr and Mrs R. F. Meeking, of Oak avenue, Ashburton. . , . The bride, who was given away by Her brother, Mr M. Rooney (Winchmoro), looked charming in her beautiful trocic of colden georgette over satin relieved with bronze fringe, small golden hat,

arid white fur necklet. She .carried a sheaf of .bronze chrysanthemums; The. bridesmaid, Miss Marie Meeking, sister of the bridegroom,, was.beconiingly gowned in salmon pink marocain over satin relieved with Oriental trimmings, small grey hat,' and fur necklet . to tone. Her bouquet was of autumn colourings,. ' Tlie bridegroom was attended by Mr ■Cardy McKendry.as best man.'.'.-;. .A pleasing feature of. tho ceremony was a solo, Gounod's "Ave Maria," sung by Mrs T. W. Lynch' (Timaru),' aunt of the bridegroom. The Wedding March was played by Miss Marjory Dunn. After the ceremony a' reception was held at the Masonic Hall, which was beautifully decorated by friends, and where a sumptuous breakfast was served and the toast of "The Happy Couple" drunk. Tho bride's mother wore a black costume relieved with white hat to match, and a black fur necklet. Tho bridegroom's mother wore a black, velvet frock, with Oriental colourings, small black hat to tone, and black fur. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left by car on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a handsome lime green ensemble suit with hat to match, and white fur necklet.

Considerable interest is being shown in the demonstrations of the "Savage" Washer and Dryer at "Te Whare," Hereford street (opp. Police Station), at 10.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Soiled laundry is placed in the machine just as you would do at home, and the whole process is carefully explained by the demonstrator, until, twenty minutes after the commencement, the audience handles the _ spotlessly clean half-dry fabrics. It is a truly unique performance and no housewife should fail to visit "Te- Whare" and see bow her laundry problems can be solved. —6