WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18726, 24 June 1926, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

' The Lady Edltot will be pleated to receive (or publication in the "Women'* Corner" (tens of toclti or personal newt. Such Items should be folly authenticated, tod engagement notlcei mntt beat the signatures ol both parties, Corxetpondence it Invited en May matters affecting, or ot interest to, - women. Mr. and Mrs J. F. Studholme, who have been for a trip to the South Sea Islands,, returned to New Zealand in the Niagara, and are expected to arrivo in Christchurch on Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Macdonald (North Canterbury) are staying, with Lady Clifford at (Avonholmo, Fendalton). Mrs Thomas, who has been staving with Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton.i has returned to Auckland. Mrs R. Browning (Cashmere Hills) and her sister, Miss M. Clarke, returned to Christchurch yesterday after n holiday spent in Tasmania, and Australia. Mrs A. D. Fox ("Foxdown," Scargill) is staying with her mother, Mrs J. McNaughton. Papanui road. > The many friends of Mrs A. W. McKinney, late of. Kaiapoi' and New Brighton, will regret to hear of her sudden death, which occurred at Auckland on Wednesday morning from heart failure. Mr and Mrs Lewis G. Campbell, who have recently come from Wellington to Christchurch, have taken, a house in Norman's, road.' Miss E. Clark (''Auchenbrae,''. Sheffield) is spending a short holiday with friends in Christchurch. Miss ..Olive Thomas, who has been spending a few. "weeks at 'Halkett, has returned to: her lipme at Poranui. 1 Miss Roma Monck-Robinson is leaving to-night for. Auckland, where she will spend thfl .winter with her father (it Motatapu. .. Miss E. (J.-Ellii': has boon appointed ;to the position c£ Charge Sister, at the Upper Sanatorium, Cashmere Hills, It was roported at yesterday's meeting, of the North Canterbury Hospital Board that Sister Gibbon, who has held the position of Sister in charge at the Coronation Hospital for some .time, hav- , iug resigned, Dr. Blackmore had obtained the services, of Mijss Cecilia,. -May Morris in her place. Recent arrivals at the Clarendon are Mrs E. C. Frater ;,F.;' Frater (Waikari), Mrs M. M. .Allan-and Mas-, for A. D. Allan. (Waikari), and Mr and Mrs A. J. Mutray. > and Miss Murray (Woodbiank). . , ■'Guests at .Warner'a. Hotel: inolude Miss Batihgats 'and j Miss, McLean • (Waiau). • • Mr and Mrs' Gilmovr (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Hunter-Weston /Timaru), Kirs Ross Bnodie (Rangi'tata), Mrs John Forrester (Chrjstchurch). Mr and Mrs G.' N.-. MoGuchin (Akaroa)are at the United Service • Hotel. The. president .and, committee of the. Plunket Society (Christchurch branch) •have issued invitations for an "At Home," to be held on Wednesday, June 80th, in the Art Gallery at 8 p.m. The business: incidental'to the aniiual meeting will be transacted, after. which a musical programme will be given, and ■supper served. "Members of many ot •tlie country - branches have expressed their - intention of being present. SfOP BABY'S COUGH. Baby's Httle croupy, .cough,: the, first symjitoms 1 of 'lnfluenza ' or whooping cough, should) bo; instantly relieved and any further) .danger prevented by a dose of Kofgo, the- safe c,ough Tomedy, Vsold. in large bottles) for j2s 6d, at E. Cameron Smith, chemist, - Cathedral .Square,• .■' >, . . . —6 «' KOENTJT '.'—THE-NEW SHAMPOO. Many - shampoos 1 dry the •• scalp and make the hair brittle, Not so with "Koeiiut" Emulsified .Cocoanut Oil Shampoo. Itß 'content is such that while'thoroughly, and harmlessly'cleansing the scalp and hair it nourishes the roots .and leaves the'hair glossy with a natural, 'permanent'wave. Men, too, will appreciate "Roenut." It's so'refreshiug, and prevents,baldness. "Koenut" is■ Bold at 3s-6d bottlo by all chemists, (ehough for several months' treatment). . Send 24 in: stamps for free sample to "Koenut," P.O. Box 1052, Christchurch; J4663—3 THE BEST STAIN' FOR GIiEY HAIR. The. guaranteed Ejp'ptUß Uajr Stain, . lioing pufely herbal, is quite 1 harmless, besides being exceptionally lasting and effective. It does, not wash off, and "always looks fresh.and natural. Consult Cecile .Kennedy, Hgyptus Toilet Rooms, 769,C010mb0 street, south of

A meeting is to be held this evening in the Y.M.C.A. Hall by Mr George Alien, director of tho Bolivian-Indian Mission, who has an interesting story to tell. The executive of the Come-in-Clnb has issued invitations for an afternoon gathering to be held in the clubrooms, Worcester street (behind The Press ollice) on Monday. _ The aims and objects of the club will be liriefly explained to the guests. Last Friday • an enjoyable evening was spent at the fortnightly euchre party and dance held in the schoolroom at Ellesmere. Miss P. Elford supplied the' music for the dance, and Mi's Quaife, Misses M. Williams, M. Elford, and Mr R. Wall played extras. The winner of one euchre prize was Miss E. Burt (fruit bowl). Messrs It. Elford, G. Reesley, J. Burnett, and T. Scott tied for the men's prize. The play-off resulted in a win for Mr G. Iteesby (thermos flask). The fete, organised by Mrs Calson, in aid of St. Saviour's Babies' Home, is beinc held at' the Sumner Town Hall to-morrow. In the evening a dance, for which great preparations are being made, will bo held in the Town Hall for the same object. The, Home Economics Association is extremely fortunate in having induced Mr S. Hurst Seager, F.R.1.8.A., to giva the lecture at their next meeting on Friday evening. _ Mr Seager will speak on home planning from a domestic point of'view, and members mil get some interesting ideas on homemaking. Pictures will be shown of modern domestio development, and ©very member should make an effort to be present, COMING-OP-AGE PARTY. The.Masonic Hall, Canterbury street, Lyttelton, was the scene of gaiety on Saturday evening, tvhon Evelyn daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Porteous celebrated her coming of ago. The; hall was .decorated with pink and green streamers and foliage. During . the evening several novelty dances were introduced, including confetti, streamer, arid lucky spot, won by Miss G. Schimanski and Mr D. Price, the Orange won by Miss N. Gray and Mr W. Morton. Musical items were contributed by Misses Schimanski, and 'E. Muxlow, and Miss E. Porteous and Mr T. Lowe won an amusing competition. At supper time the usual toasts were proposedyand Miss Porteous • was presented : with a gold icy. .- Music was supplied, by Mr S.-Lam-"bort, extra's being played by Misses §;• Angus, and E. Muxlow, and Mr D. Price. The .duties ofM.C. were'carried out by Mr D. Loader. ; .Amongst those present.were: Mr and ■Mrs Porteous, Mr and Mrs Torrencc, Mar and •'Mrs Hemps tn lk, Mr -and Mrs Wales, Mr ' and Mrs Bennett, Mr and Mrs. Muxlow, Mr' and Mrs : Whittington (Hoathcote), Mesdamea Rodor, Hardy, Dale,' Day, Beaumotit, ' Misses' E. Porteous,. A. Cone (Christchurch), L. Loader, E. Forward (Christchurch), M. Watson, M. Woodham -(Christchurch), E. . Porteous, 8. Angus (Christchurch), G. Shimanski (Christchurch), N. Gray (Heathcote), S. Stevenß, G. Grenfol (Christchurch), M. Porteous,*E.- Robinson (Christchurch), D. and. A.-Beaumont, M. Grenell (Pojt,Lovy), F. Tau, (Port Levy); R. Bennett," C. Partington (Christchurch), 'I.- Hcmpstalk, ■ I. . Morton, Messrs. D.<and J. Loader,' L. Field (Port Levy), A. Manning (Port Levy), R. Davis,.P. Dale, .A. Short (Christihurcfi),. M. (Port Levy), R.' Gracie, F. .Robinson (Christchurch), D; and l'E.> Price (Kaiapoi), P.',Schimanski .(Christchurch), R. and N. Day, W. 'Morton, R. Mill (Christchurch), T. ; Lowe. (Heathcotte), A. IllingsWorth, J. , Huston, R." Bloxam, I. Hemp Stalk, •C. , Murray (Christchurch), A. Wright, F. Ro,der, G. and K. Beaumont.

BALL AT PIGEON BAY. . A ball - given by the residents of Pigeon Bay was held in the Pigeon Bay "Hall on Tuesday night. There was a large attendance, from-the Bay and. the surrounding district. The hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers, and a plenteous supper was , served-in the dining-room. Diancing was kept up till after 2.30 a.m., the music being supplied by Londrigan's Band. Amongst thoso present were: Mrs L,> Wilson, .who woi-o satin "embossed marocain with lace front panel; Mrs A. Corrigal, henna Batin with sequin overdress; Miss M.Corrigal, saxe-blue- satin with sequin overdress; Hiss Nellie Taylor (Little River), mauvo georgette with ; autumn leaves at waist;-Miss Mona Pidgeon (Little River), cornflower-blue crepe de chine; Miss Daphne Harris (Okain's Bay), rose-pink beaded marocain; Miss P. Toomey, primrose satin: Miss S. Simpson, champagne georgette: . Miss E. Blomquist, sea-green' georgette; Miss' V. Smith, henna crepo de chine; Miss H. Hogglow,. emeraldgreen crepe do chine; Miss S. Eriksen, skyhlue georgette with silver sequin overdress; Miss 0". Turpin, silver-grey crepe do chino with touches of tomato satin Miss E. Keynish, salmon satin marocain;.Miss L. Reynish, lavender figured marocain; Miss E. Kelly, apricot jatin; Mrs D. Wright (Little Rivor), cream embossed maroenin; Miss E. Blomquist, sea-green georgote;.Miss Turpin, navy crepe de chino; Mrs .M, Foley, cream crepe do chine and silk lace; Mrs- W. G. Wilson, pink brocade; Miss . E. Goodwin, blue satin; and silver lace; Mrs S. Goodwin (Hawke'a Bay), black eatin ,and black .lace; Mrs Hunt, black silk uiarociiin; Mi'bs B. Hunt, aflame georgette and gold lace; Miss. Ruis Hay, eau-de-nil satin and gold lace; Miss. Joan Aitchison, salmon-pink, georgette and silver ilace; Miss Haiel Hunt, ciel-blue georgette with godeta of silver lace; Miss 8.. Gillespie, apricot brocaded crepe de chine; Miss D. Crkw, (Linton), black taffeta; Miss A. Craw (Linton), black taffeta; Mis B. Salt, black georgette; Mrs E. Waghorn (Chorlton), jade K° w lace; Miss Clara Johnson iiJJ op )' ® am ® eitin; Mils Grace Henwood, Btmr«tnarocain; Mrs J. Bisman, black erepe RM* e .vs a ' ana "dium lace; Miss Doreen A r££! ! ' r l oS si s>iDk "ep.e de chine; Messrs S ' ?• , Ho «slow, R. Crofts, D. Boa, Wafhori ?ri»; Khorfl (Little Akalba), R. Bay) J Akaloft), R.' Haines (Okain's W Tipping? B- Hunf - Wilson, J. Wright d 'iw v ?" Kelly, Black (CWimS ' v Scott. S. ReynlsV E ■Llo»),. N. Waghorn (Littlß A? i.^ ka " <2). P. Reynish, j, McEwfn To» w" bert (Chrlatchurch), Han,:%£*■ 0. Mould (Okain'a Bjy\ . (Little River), W. Altien \lu\i. Rsdfocd (tittle River),' < River), L. M.C.'s!" D ' ' BOt Bnd Soa ««» "«U4- u

cabaret: dance. A spirit of gaiety prevailed at.the Winter Garden last night, when a cabaret dance was held under Jewish auspices. There were many dancers and the music-.was provided.by Marston's and Margaret Middleton's orchestras. Amongst those present were: Mesdames & Ballin, H. Crust, Ernest Boultcn, L. Louisson (Chicago) H._a.. Wauchop, J. S. Guthrie, 6. -L. Partridge, M. Sorrel!, E. Friedlander, W. 0. S'. Adams, Oscar Josephson. A. Bidgood, Ralph Sierakowski, F. Marks, N. Wilks, J. Hollander, S. van der Molen, L. A. Goldsmith, Percy Curtis, P Wilkes, Moss Ballin, F. Petrie, S. Hickmott, H B. Parsonage, A. Southerwood. W. G. Haines, David Morris, Holland, W. Murdoch H. Dame , Dickson, J. Bierman, C. Shaw, W. Dennis, J. W. Hanham (Greyinouth), A. Fergusson, C. McKechnie (Greymouth), It. Batstone, A. C Robins, A. Dillimore, E. Cox, M. Gold, Misses Rita Brown, Fay Ballin, Enid English, L. Dillaway, Violet Quartermam, L. Russell, K. Southerwood, G. Anson, Ji*. Alexander, Rhoda McLennan, Marion Parke, L. Sanderson, Olive Baker, Muriel Dickson, Jean Bushby, P. Hollander, C. Jones, Doris Newey, 11. Dennis, Nancy Hewland, Eileen Wilson, Myrtie Tisch, F. Ryder, Mabel Dixon, Jessie McKenzie, Lorna Simpson, E. Jensen, J.Jacobs, I. Aschworth, Madge McCleary, Mabel Hobbs, Madge Osborne. Ruby Wallace, Dorothy Bryce, Bessie Macdonald, Pessy Hollander, Ronee Wnrne, Mar.jorie Beattie, Eileen Keith, May Whiting, C. Marks. B. Clark, Leah Cohen. M. Clark, L. Zealander, Daphne Giles. A. Rawson, Gladys Black, Winnie Black. V. Talbot, Olive Hill, Ethel Simpson, Eileen Brunt, Dorothv Harrison, P. Peterson, Marjorio Syme, Eileen Gainsford, Tlielma Hicks, Sarita Wooldridge, R. van der Molen.