WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18920, 8 February 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Th» Lad? Editor will bs pleased to receive Jor pubUcatlor. tn tbo ••Women's Corner" itcmi of social o: personal news. Buca Items sncnld be tally authenticated, and engagement nottoea must beat the signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is Invited on an 7 ira'ters affecting, or o.' interest to, women. Mrs John StuJholmo (Middleton Grange) and Miss Laura Bo wen arc at present at Coldstream. Mrs Joseph Studholnie (Foiulallon) is spending a few day.-: with them in the country. Mr and Mrs Alister Clark have arrived from Melbourne to visit Sir Hcaton and Lady Rhodes at Otahuna. .Mrs Lancelot Lane, who lias been staying with her daughter, Mrs End ell W.i'nfclyn, is returning to-morrow to her home in Carlton road. Mrs Hamilton (Ashwick. South Canterbury i is staying at Warwick House. Miss Ella Orbcll (Mcrivalo lane) and Miss Poppy Joachim (Duncdin) left Cliristcliureh last night to join the Corinthic or. route fo r England. Major and Mrs R. Barker, who have been visiting Cliristcliureh, have returned to Gera'dino, where they are staying with Mrs Fred Millton. ,Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp (Silverton) arrived in Cliristcliureh last night for a short visit. Mrs Howell (Kowai Bush) is the guest of Mrs Guy Pascoo. Mrs Edward Harris (Cashmere Hills) ifi leaving to-day for Woodbury to visit .Mrs Burden.

Mrs Stewart Heard ("Kahatra Hills," Kaikoura) arrived in Christchiirch last evening and is staying with Mrs Cracroft Wilson, Cashmere. Colonel and Mrs Murray Card'ncr are at present staying at Warwick House.

Mrs Louis Campbell (Happy Valley) arrived in Christcliurch last evening, and is staying at Warwick House.

Mrs Peppier and Miss Grctchen Peppier (Cashmere Hills) are spending a abort holiday at Hanmcr Springs. Mrs Allan Avery, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Charles Beadel, has returned to Hawke's Bay. Mr and Mrs Lyn Lawrence (Feudalton) have returned from a visit to the North Island.

Miss Alys Duncan (Wellington) is spending a few .lays with Mrs Cerald Wcstcnra, Fcndalton. Miss Barbara Gould (Fcndalton) is visiting Mrs Ynyr Robinson, AVaiau. Miss Margaret Tripp (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs T. Northcotc, Waiau. Miss Betty Haunam (Cashmere Hills) hag returned from the North Island. Mrs W. H. Gumbleton. accompanied by her son and Misses Sheila Gumbleton and Eileen Hunter and Gwen Scott Baker, returned to Christchurcb. yesterday after a' motor tour to the Hermitage and Timaru.

Mrs A. McKay has returnod to her homo in Hiilkett after spending a fortnight's holiday with her sister, Mrs Colin Anderson, Oxford.

Mrs H. P. Andrews and Miss Aidan Andrews are visiting Hanmcr Springs.

Mrs Ai-ton A-him«. of Duncdin, is staving at the United Service Hotel. The Hon. Mrs Grewllc is staying at Warner's Hotel. Miss Dorothy Day is leaving to-day to visit friends in Duncdin. Mrs V.. Douclas Pullon (Bcalcy avenue) Ls visiting Iter sister in Maimate. Mi<s> Mr.na Robinson, daughter of \he lato Mrs C'aylcy Robinson, who wes well known in Cliristcliureh, 's at present visiting Monte Carlo and intends spending some weeks in Algiers before returning i'j England for the .summer months. Mrs Svdiiry Hood, who has been the guest of Mrs Douglas Cresswell. Lismorc, lias returned to Cliristcliureh. Mrs H. Dumplet'iii and Miss Dumpleluu have returned to Spreydon after spending a holiday with Mrs C. Brittliff, "Home Lea,'"' Dunsaiidc-l. Mr-and Mrs W. Priddlc (Blenheim), Mrs T. T. Thompson (Amberley), and Miss Thompson (Amberley), and Mr and Mrs 1\ S. Layeock (Duncdin) arc among the guests at Warner's Hotel. Mrs E. Thompson and Miss E. Thompson (Sydney), Mr and Mrs F. Kcdwood (Marlborough), Mr and Mrs Hickman (Taimatc, Marlborough), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Frccth (Marlborough) arc among the recent arrivals at the Clarendon Hotel.

When nous was hist heard from Nurse li. M. Brunt and Nurse V. Hargrove, they had left the Hangcliow Hospital and were located at a resthome in Hong Kong, convalescing after their recent illness! both having been down with typhoid lever. Mrs Mooro (Oxford), Miss Moore (Oxford). Mr and Mrs .Morris (Christ; church),' Mr and Mrs Thompson (Christchurrh), Miss C. McKenzi© (Culverden), Miss McKcnzio (Culvcrdeii), Misses Holwaya (Christchiirch), Mr and Mrs Clayton (Christcliurch), Mrs Stevens (Oxford). Mr A. Lewis (Christclmich), Mr Newton Smith (Christ church). Miss Nelson (Christcliurch), Mr and Mrs L. Jones (Christcliurch), Mr Jones, jun. (Clnistchurch), Miss McKay (Christcliurch). Miss Baker (Christcliurch) are among the tccent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. Guests at the Hotel Federal include: Mr A. Warwick (Wellington), Mr J. Connolly (Kukaia), Mr and Mrs Fainilton (Oamaru), Misses Fainilton (2) (Oarnaru), Mr Gillies (Oiimaru). Mr and Mrs W. .Scott (Dunedin), Miss I. Scott (Dunedin), Miss Cora Bruce (Pnlmcrslon North), Miss K. Valentine (.Melbourne). Miss A. M. Wilson (Melbourne), Mis Brady (Wellington). Miss Bradv (Wellington). Mr E. N. Johnson (Ashburtou/, Mr J. McMcekin (Timaru), Mr A. W. Hodgson (Tiinaru). Miss (J. Wilson (Auckland), Mr A. Mai-doifcl.l (Auckland). Mrs, Miss, and Mailer Davenport (Perth, W.A.).

The concert given in the corridor at the Christcliurch Hospital on Friday afternoon was arranged by Mrs Ben Savillc. The patients wore entertained with a programme of a bright and cheery character, and showed their appreciation in a very hearty manner. Miss Hilda Crosier and Miss Ada King played selections for piano and violin; Mrs Saville contributed songs and recitations; Miss Cicely Christian, songs, and Miss King, songs. Miss Crosier was the accompanist. Visitors at "The Lodge," Hanmer Springs, arc: Mr and Mrs Spencer Dawson (Bradford, England), Mr C. Scad-Gowing, Mr Sead-Gowing, jun. (Sumner), Dean and Mrs Askew and Miss Richmond (Nelson), Mrs F. Peppier and Miss Peppier, Mr and Mrs Peppier, jun. (Sydenham), Mr Thos. Dry burgh (Christcliurch), Mr and Mrs John Hawkins, Mr and Mrs Matthews. Miss Morrison (Christchiirch), Mrs and Miss Molyneux (Fcndalton) and Miss Prins (Christcliurch), Mr and Mrs Hunter"Weston and Mr Hun tor-Weston, jun. (Timaru), Mr and Mrs B. Gilchrist (Dallington), Mr I*. Graham (Cashmere Hills). Mrs N. Henderson and Miss Ross (Christcliurch), Dr. and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs W. J. Williams (Dunedin). Mr J. L. Bruco (Wellington), Mr H. Dowling, the Rev. Father Dohertv, the Rev. Father Finneirty, and the Rev. Father O'Connor. Mr J. H. Parker (Christchuich), Mr Orbell (Geraldine). Miss Sheila Morrison (Tasmania), Mr Geo. Burrows. Miss Hewitt and Miss Maud Hewitt (Christcliurch).

An enjoyable evening was spent\recently at tho residence of Mr and Mrs R. Twiss, Southbridgo, tho occasion being a "bouse warming" in their now home. Dancing, games, and songs wore enjoyed, and a dainty supper was served. Songs wcro rendered by Misses Parkin and Bolt (Christcliurch), Mrs W. Longton (Christcliurch), and Mrs Davis. Mr S. McCartin danced a sword dance and a Highland fling. Tho music for the dancing was supplied by Miss G. McCartin 'and Mr Davis. Amongst thoso present were:—Mr and Mrs It. Parkin, Mr and Sirs M. Twiss, Mr and Mrs J. Parkin, Mr and Mrs J. Twiss, Mr and Mrs W. Longton, Mr and Mrs A. McCartin, Mr and Mrs P. Twiss (Wellington), Mrs Harnc, Misses McCartin, Parkin (7); Hame (4), Gilliert (2). Grcnnall (2), C. Twiss, Bolt, Messrs Parkin (4), Davis, Campbell, Wrtio (2), Gilbert Bennv, McCartin (2). SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGKAFHY. jtfany amateur photographers have been getting better results from their photo-snaps since they have entrusted the printing and developing to E. Cameron Smith's, Chemists, Cathedral square. Besides offering a convenient 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. service, Cameron Smith's prices are very moderate compared with tho high standard of their work. —G INFLUENZA ON THE INCREASE Recant cables bring news of the deadly influenza, which is again raging in England and on the Continent. An occasional dose of Glanville Specific B3 Mixture is a sure safeguard against this infectious germ. Procurable onlv at D. Ferguson Glanville. Chemist. High street. -G4949 "•"upertiuous Hair entirely.removed by our Egyptian process At the first treat ment all hair disappears, and a permanent cure begins The treatment is harmless to the most sensitive skin Egyotus Toilet Rooms, under direction of Miss C Kennedy. Fletcher's Buildings. "69 Colombo strait. 'Phone tISS. • For this week only: Sale of Oddments in Ladies' Glace Lace and 2-Bar Shoes, also in Coloured Suede. 1-Bar and Lace, to clear 6s 6d. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street; 'Phone 604. P*2l4 MOTHER WORRIED. Xow that the holidays are over, mother is once again worried about how to keep the children in clean dresses for school. "It is not as easy as one thinks," she says, "but I havo heard so much about the cleansing powers of Verbena Soap that I am going to give it a trial." Watch this paper and cee the result. —6