WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18942, 5 March 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Editor will b« pleated to receive for publication is the "Womta'i Corner" item* of social or personal new*. Such item; should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices mast bear the signatures of both partiea. Correspondence is invited on an y matters affecting, or of interest to, women. The Honourable Mr Justice Adams and Mrs Adams (Fendalton) arc leaving on March 14th for Wellington, where they will spend a few weeks. The Honourable Mr Justico Alpcrs and Mrs Alpcrs (Wellington) are arriving in Christchurch on \\ ednesdny morning, and will stay at W arwicfc House. Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Timaru), who has been for a trip to Britain, ifl exuectcd to arrive in Christchurch on March loth. Mre Sproule and her. daughter (Napier) are the guests of Mrs J. D. Milltun, Garden road, Fendalton. Sir William H. le Fleming, Bart. ("The Pines," Otaklio) and Miss F. le Fleming, who have been staying with Mrs Isaac Wilson, "Brantholnie," Sumner, intend leaving for the south early next week. Mrs Frank Petro and Miss Gertrude Pofcro (Fendalton) have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mre llandai Burdon, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs C. S. Bowden, has returned to Woodbury. Mr and Mrs Percy Elworthy are_returning to Christchurch on March 15th. After spending a few months in New Zealand they will return to England. Mre C. 0. Wilkin (Fendalton) has left for a visit to her mother, Mrs Philpotts, Picton. Mr and Mrs It. W. Morrow (Fendalton) are leaving to-day for a short visit to Dunedin.' Tlioy intend leaving by the Niagara early nest month for a trip to Britain, via Canada. Miss Dorothy Day (Gloucester street west), who is visiting Dunedin, is returning to Christchurch on Monday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Sincock (Wo#dville, North Island) are visiting friends in Christchurch. Miss Lei the Mitchell (Cashmere Hills) is returning to Arthur's I'ass totiny. Miss Elsie Brown (Sefcview) is visiting friends in Uicearton. Mr and Mrs. G. Congdon (Rangioraj, left yesterday for a holiday visit to Blenheim. Miss A. Carmine (Caehmere Hills) left last evening for a visit to Mrs F. Adams, Blenlieim. Mrs H. Mahnke (Greenpark) and Mrs A. Wood (Spreydori) are spending a holiday at Sumner. The engagement Is announced of Plri Moana, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Thompson, of Avonside, to Frederick Charles, elder'son of Mr and Mrs C. W. Wells, Rowliey Gn>en House, Arkley, Hertfordshire, England. Staving at the Hotel Federal are:— Messrs J. McMeekin (Timaru), A. W. Hodaon (Timaru), C'has. Hope (Wellington), Mclndoe (Dunedin), MissNesbitt (Dunedin), Mr Harvey (Dunedin), Mrs Hall (Dunedin); Mr and Mrs Carter (Wellington), Mr C. Oliver (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs' Stewart (Holmes Bay), Miss M. Herald (Atnberl«y), Mr A. Russell (Waikouaiti), Miss 0. Greene (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Hunt (Tiraaru), Mr B. W. Renall (Carterton), Mr R. McDonald <Auckland). Miss M. A. McDonald (Totara), Miss Ivy Marshall (Totara).

Dr. and Mrs R. S. Fitzgerald (Oaniaru), and Mr and Mrs A. AshleyBrcreton (Sydney) are recent arrivals at the United Service Hotel* Mr and Mrs Cabil! .(Wellington) and Mrs R. Wilson (England) are among the guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. W. Hardcastle, Mr and Mrs T. C. Simpson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. 11. Kemp (Hawera), Mr and Mrs Macfarlone (Parnassus), Miss Anderson (Sydney), Mr and Mrs Hewett (Tiraaru), arc staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Miss Jessie Kiug has awarded her annual scholarship to Wilfred J. Kershaw, of St. Albans. Mr Kershaw comes of a musical family, and is the possessor of a nice bass voice which gives promise of a successful future. A monster sale of goods brought from tho country will be held tliis morning in the vestibule of Evervbodys Theatre. Mrs G. F. Hutton, of Bangor, will be in change and the stock will include a splendid variety of home-made cakes, bread, and econes, creara, poultry, and lamb. In addition there will be a big selection of books, a variety of flowers, including some fino asters, and bags of fir-cones, all of which will be sold at reasonable prices. Guests at "View Brae," Hanmcr Springs, are: Mr .and Mrs J. Freeman, Mrs H. Richardson, Mrs J. Brookcr (Christchurch), Mrs Elliott and Miss J. Elliott (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs J. Johnston and Miss Jr. Johnston (Waltham), Misses C. Bradley and D. Carleton, Mr C. Mason, Mrs J. Hollander and Miss M. Hollander (Christchurch), Mrs Hitchcock and Miss M. Hitchcock , (Culvcrden), Mrs Simons (Dunedin), Miss Hart, Mrs Harman, Mr G. Napier, Mrs Toonic'r, Mrs J. Bcaclie (Christchurch), Mrs J. Hall and Misses Hall, Mr T. Hall, and Miss E. Jones (Christchurch). .Mr Frank .McDonald, who lias organised many successful entertainments in Christchurch and the suburbs, is arranging a grand concert to be held in the Liberty Theatre to-morrow night in aid of the Orphans' Queen, tho Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes. Madamo GowerBurns M ill be amongst the .soloists and will' plso sing a duet with Mr Bernard Hennell. By kind permission of Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller, Mr Hector St,. Clair and Messrs Win and Windlo will contribute items, and other performers will bo:—Mrs Ann Harper, Miss Joyce Staff, Mr Bernard Rennell, Mr Laurie Vernnzoni, Mr Frank MrDonald : besides the orchestra under the direction of Mr Alljert Bidgood. A pleasant evening was at the residence of Mr and Mrs F. AVedd, Richmond terrace. New Brighton, in honour of their daughter, Margery. The evening was spent, in musical items, games, and rompetitions. after which supper was served. Among those present were:—Mesdames F. Wedd and G. Webster, Misses Margery Wedd, Doris Heal, Dulcie Harper. Milllcent Grammer, Hilda Webster, Doris Got*. Thelma Herrick, Eileen Webster, Ruby Ansley, Isabel Cameron. Phyllis Richards. Bonny Nelson, Olive Gibb, Messrs M. Gunderson, Douglas Davirs, Russell Buxton. Edwin Scott, Ale* Duncan, Reg Rider, Laurence Hollowav, Wilfred Sherlock, F. Wedd. A surprise party visited the home of Miss Myrtle Cree, St. Andrew's square, where an enjoyable timo was spent in dancing, competitions, and musical items. Amongst those present were: Misses Myrtle Cree, Mary Fogarty, Mona McCullough, Mary O'Ncil, Mina Austin, Moira Payne, Dorothy Barron, Molly Darby, Agnes Darby, Messrs J. Carrick, Fogarty (2), K. Cooper, B. Taylor, H. Plummer, R. Sinclair, B. Hobbs, J. Galvin, G. Heasley, and J. Heywood. The monthly meeting of the Sunbeam Kindergarten was held in the schoolroom oil Wednesday. Those present wero: Mesdames Evans (in the chair), F. A'Court, Carlisle. It. B. C'ape-Wil-liamsoit, il. S. Brown, F. Freeman, D. Redpath, H. Wauchop, and Watkins, Miss J. Dawe, and Mrs Cyril Stringer I (hon. secretary). The school roll number was reported to be 48, highest number 39, lowest number 20, average number 33. The subscriptions for the month amounted to £5 Is sd. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss J. Dawe. for the gift of a teaset, also to Mrs Ower for gifts of ornaments and pictures. Mrs Carlisle handed the secretary the sum of £2 10s which she had collected as the result of a bridge party. The Harvest Festival was arranged 1 for March 31st. The 6chool will close for two days' holiday on March 14th and 15th in honour of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Christchitrcb. Mrs Evans welcomed Sirs Watkins to the committee. Guests recently staying at The Hermitage, Mt. Cook, include: —Dunedin: Mr and Mrs W. J. Me Paul, Mr P. W. Shncklock, Miss Seaton, Mr H. M. Mac« key, Dr. Marion Whyte, Miss A. Sounness, Miss R. Knowles, Mrs Arras, Mr and Mrq Massingham, and Mr and Mrs Bowler. Wellington: Mr and Mrs C. C. Mcßratnic, Dr. Mary Coutts, Mr W. J. Tripe', and MiSs M. C. Willis. Timaru: Mr A. E. Kennedy, Mr A. B. Annand, Mr Thos. Harrison, Mr Jas. Manchester. Hawko's Bay: Miss I. M. Chambers. Auckland: Mr Geo. Finn, Mr and Mrs 11. C. Moses, Mr J. P. Connor, Dr. and Mrs Buckley. Turkington, Mr and Mrs B. Kissin, Mr and Mrs A. I. Johns. South Australia: Dr. and Mrs Champion. England: Mr and Mrs Bydncy Smith, Mr G. Benham Carter, Mr D. S. Nash, Major D. Burt-Marshall, Dr. H. Coopcr-Pattin, Dr. and Mrs Wells.' Melbourne: Dr. nnd Mrs A. L. Kenny, Master Kenny, Dr. and Mrs V. Summons, Dr. and Mrs N. F. Praaget, Dr. and Mrs A. M. Wilson, and Mr J. Barlow. Sydney: Mr John C. Barr, Mr and Mrs J. Condon, Mr J. Gaut, Mrs K. D. Anderson, Miss Leila Anderson, Miss C. Ward, Miss D. Moore, Major and Mrs H. Ashley-Brerton', Mrs Rutherford, Miss Lowe, Mr and Mrs J. Whctton, and Mr J. Simpson. Christchurch: Miss E. Tosswill. Albury: Miss M. Clark. U.S.A.: Mr nnd Mrs Emil Ries, Mr and Mrs G. N. Scovill, Mr and Mrs W. H. Farley, str Victor H. Thun, and Mrs and Miss Porter. New Plymouth: Mr L. C. Sladdcn and Mr R. C. Torlesse: East Africa: Mr R. A. R. Lawn*. Stratford: Mr Harkness. West Australia: Miss N. E. Sutton. Ashburton: Miss'E. Pottcy, Mr J. R. Ncoll, Mrs C. W. Nicoll, Mrs T. Pettey, and Dr. and Mrs Daunt. Argentine: Mr, Mrs, and Miss Laird. Vancouver: Mr and Mrs J. C. Irons.

A HARLEQUIN CABARET. during the royal visit. An outstanding feature among the entertainments to be organised during the four days of tho Royal visit 13 a harlequin cabaret, to be presented at the Caledonian Hall by Captain and the Hqu. Mrs Tahu Rhodes. It is not necessary to dwell upon the unfailing popularity of these most original productions "... tho invariable rush to book tables is sufficient tribute in itself. This particular cabaret will be the last of its kind as the organisers leave New Zealand for England in J una . . . and, judging by rehearsals, it promises to be even more brilliant than its predecessors. In the opening number, "Sitting 011 Top of the World," no fewer than forty performers take part, and a huge globe, with a harlequin seated on top of it, will be carried round the hall supported by a chorus of scarlet columbines. Among the other attractions are two ballets from the Iris Montgomery School of Dancing and two \> Inch haive been trained by Miss Mulvany Gray. 'Hie programme will conclude with a battle of flowers between the audience and the performers. . Bailey's Band will plav throughout the evening. The proceeds aro to assist the Anglican and Presbyterian orphanages of Canterbury. Seats innv ho reserved at the tables for iVis and the box plan opens at The Bristol on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Scats may bo obtained only at The Bristol. Scuts may be reserved in the gallery for onlookers only at 7s Gd. H.E.A. ANNUAL MEETING. Tho annual meeting of the Hume Economics held lam night at the \ .M.C.A., was presided over by Miss M<;Kee, and was numerously attended. Tho secretary (Miss Bevin) read tho annual report, which recorded a most tuccossful year. Practical demonstrations were given in cookery, millinery, physical fitness, ild English folk dancing, elocution, and handwork. The exhibition of handwork was a great success. In addition to JL'Jo from the eifc stall which was sent to Dr. G. J. Blackmore for the children in the Fresh Air Home, there was a surplus of £l2 from the exhibition. "If we had just the members' subscriptions to depend on," Miss Bevin r.dclcd, 'we would have to borrow from the Government, as wo would be bankrupt." Thanks vore recorded to nil helpers—the Girl Guides, and Miss Greenwood for pretty dances, Mr Bicl-erton's Orchestra, the Press, the Y.M.C.A., and the Gas Company, The balance-sheet showed a balance to credit of £2 13s Ud; the funds to the Association's credit, in tho Post Office Savings Bank totalled £7B 6r 7d.. The report ind balance-sheet were adopted. Officers were elected as follows: President, Miss Blackmore; vicepresidents, Mrs Cooper and Miss McKee; committee, Mrs Garton, Mrs Stevens, and Airs Muff. Misses Gilmoiir, Shaw, Sidey, C. Thompson, C. Wnrdle, McOregor. Mulcock, Mrs Carter. Mrs Moore, Mrs Walker.; lady editor. Miss Saunders: hon. secretary nnd treasurer, Miss Bevin; hou. assistant secretary. Sirs Cook. A -liort musical urogianime followed, vntal and instrumental items being given by Mesdatnes Woodward, t McNamara, Robinson, and Bliss Aherne. A practical demonstration of the food value of gelatine was given. | MOTHERS' UNION. A quiet day for members of the Mothers' Union was observed at Kniapoi 'on Wednesday, commencing with a short address by the vicar, the Rev. t T. Paddison, followed by a celebration of Holy Communion, at which there were one hundred and sixty communicants. The attendance In the afternoon was between two and three hundred. A most interesting and instructive address on "China" was given by tho Rev. W. A. Orange-, who also exhibited a quantity of articles of Chinese art and workmanship. The second address i was delivered by Mr W. H. T. McKenzie, of the Rangiora High School, who took for his subject, "The Mother in the Present Day Home," which evoked a good deal of discussion, and gavo rise to much thought. Sincere thanks are due to the members of the Kaiapoi branch for arranging such an inspiring day—such gatherings tend very strongly to draw members more closely together and make them realise how privileged they are in being members of such a far-reaching society. LATE MRS W. FUSSELL. The funeral of the late Mrs W. Fussell, of Ladbrooks, who arrived in the colony in 18&1, took place at Lincoln last Sunday. Stormy weather kept many mourners from attendance, but there was a fair following. The burial ! service was conducted by the ltev, Mr Smith, o? the Spreydon Baptist Church. The- pall-bearers wero Messrs J. Wheeler, H. Wheeler, G. Leighton, W. Fine, T. Dowdle, and G. Ash. Wreaths wero sent by tho following: —The family, 3lr S. Payne, Mr and Mrs Gordon Ash, Mr J. Wheeler, Mr H. Wheeler, Miss-Laura Wheeler, Mr and Mrs W. Fine and family, grandchildren (Elsie, Marv. Emily, James, and Stanley), Mr and Mrs T. Dowdle and family, Mr and Mrs W. Payne and family, Mr and Mrs G..Leighton and family, Mrs H. Juriss and family, Mr and Mrs H. Wheeler, Mr and Mrs Ead and Mrs Godber, Messrs Albert and Ernie Fine, Mr and Mrs Velvin, Mr and Mrs V. Chambers, Mrs Halford and Miss Freda Halford, and Mr and Mrs W. Ash. The late Mrs Fus&ll is survived by four daughters and two sons, twenty-four grandchildren, and thirty-four great grandchildren. R.S.A. CARNIVAL COMPETITION. The syllabus for the carnival compc' tition, which is being conducted by the R.S.A. for their Queen Carnival funds is now complete, and included are classes in embroidery, crochet work, rug-making, and batik work. Paper and raffia work classes will also bo held. TTie section for primary arid secondaij schools is a comprehensive one, and it is expected that thero will be a particularly fine exhibition of children's work at the display, which will be held at tlw Jellicoe Hall on March 24th. There are C 3 classes in tookery for school girls and adults, including I fruit-preserving, jam and picklc-mak-ing.