WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18947, 11 March 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will bo pleued to receive for publication in. the "Women's Corner" items of social w personal news. Such items ghoald be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tbe ilgnatnrea of botb parties. Correspondence Is Invited on an; matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs Grigg,' who. has been-spending a few days -with her daughter, Mrs Kenneth Macdona.'d, Kilmarnock street, Riccarton, is returning to Longbeach to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Alister Clark, who have been the guests of Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes at Otahuna, intend visiting the Franz Josef Glacier before returning to their home in Australia. The Misses Byrne. (Melbourne), who have been visiting their sister, Mrs George Mcllraith, Fendalton, left yesterday for a trip to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P., and Mrs Kyle returned yesterday from Wellington, where they attended many of the functions given in honour of the Duke and Duchess of York. Mrs Mowbray Tripp (Silverton) is coming to Christehurch to-day for the gaieties in connexion with the Ducal visit. Mrs John Woodhouse and her children, who have been staying with Mrs John Montgomery, Fendalton, are returning to Charing Cross to-day. Mrs George Hennessey (Garryoweft, Morren) is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs C. S. Bowden, Papanui road. Professor Grant, of the Leeds University, with Mrs Grant, is arriving in New Zealand by the Ruahine and is expected in Christehurch at the end of next week. They will be accompanied by Mrs Scott,-.widow of ;the J ate Dr. Scott, of Oxford, who intends spending a year in Christehurch. Professor Grant will occupy the Chair of History at Canterbury College, in place of Dr. J. Hight, who is at present at Leeds. Mrs John Stevenson (Fendalton) is visiting Mrs Gordon Fulton, Amberley. Mrs Sproule and Miss Poppy Sproule (Napier), who are at present the guests of Mrs J. D. Million, Garden road, are going on Monday to 6tay with Mrs Loughnan,, Avonsiae. Mr Bernard White (Wellington) is arriving m Christehurch to-day and will be the guest ofMrs Loughnan. ; Ms and Mrs Herbert Acton-Adams iTipaba) .are coming to town for tho Duraf visit and will stay at Mrs Stevenson's "hou6o at Jfendalton. Mrs Westell' (Riccarton) left last nightefbrWaitegtonVeii route for byd* jiey "*nd. England. ~ y 1 Prdfessor and Mrs R>. Speight (CashjnereiHills) have returned from a visit to, Tekapo. Miss Olive Mcllraith (Merivale lane) is leaving on Wednesday for a trip to Europe. Mrs Arthur Grigg (Longbeach) will stay with Mrs Ro6smore Cracroft Wilson, Cashmere Hills, for the festivities next week. Mrs J. A. Pike (Wellington), Misses Leach (Sydney), Miss Moir (Wellington) are staying at Warner's Hotel. ; Sir Andrew and Lady Russell (Wellington), Mr and Mrs McDiarmid and Miss Moss (Oamaru), and Mrs and Miss Rona Mathison (Timaru) are.staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. S. Jacobs ,(Dunedin), Mr and Mrs P.. G. Cowper (Danneyirke), Mrs F. G. Goad (Buenos Aires) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mrs A. Baxter, who, with her two children,. has .been visiting .her father, Professor Macmillan Brown (Cashmere Hills), has returned to her home at Taieri. ■ Miss Dorothy Napier (Waimate) will be the guest of Miss Mollie Chapman (Knowles street) for next weeks festivities. Miss- Violet Tibbs'(Auckland), who is visiting Christehurch, is going on Monday to stay with Mrs James Hight (Rugby street). Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith and Miss Smith ■ (Dunedin) passed through Christehurch last night on their way to-Auckland to join - the Aorangi; en route for England, where they will spend a nine months' holiday. 'Christehurch girls will be interested to learn (writes our Wellington correspondent) that at the ball given in honour of the Duke and Duchess of York at Government House, the only, Wellington lady who enjoyed the dis-" tinction of dancing With his Royal Highness was Miss Margaret Malfroy, a popular Wellington girl who has many friends in Christehurch. Miss Malfroy, who was an attractive figure in her simple frock of ciel blue taffeta and silver lace, with large- shoulder posy of wine-coloured roses, was presented to the Duke by an aide-de-camp, and, after dancing, his Royal Highness chatted for a time with his partner and inscribed his name in two places on his partner's programme, which, no doubt, the winsome little Wellington girl will treasure all her days.

Bargains.—Finest quality Black Suede Bar Shoes, Louis Heels, were 40s, reduced to 15s 6d. Also in coloured suede 6s 6d. Patent and Glace Courts to clear 6s 6d. Postage 6d extra. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, 'Phone 694. P7214 IDEAL FOR CAMP EES. Verbena, the golden bar, makes snowy suds and whiter clothes. It ••orks so remarkably that this summer hundreds of campers have found it indispensable , for washing dishes, pans, clothes—in fact, everything. Whether the water be hot or cojd. hard or soft, it makes no difference, Verbena Soap does the job thoroughly every time. —6 For the Royal visit Minerva Salon is making a special feature of evening . frocks r in Taffeta .and Chenille Georgette from four- guineas—out-sizes a speciality/ Ring 'Phone 3485. Cashel street (over Jones, McCroStie). —6 Live!!l Bo vital, magnetic, and successful. Madame Alwyn's method of Psycho-Physical Culture, will make every day a red letter dav. Studio, corner . of Manchester' and Worcester streets. 'Phone 5457. ~"6

Sir Andrew and Lady Russell (Hastings; arrived in Christchuich yesterday, on route for "Sandown," field, where they will visit their daughter, Mrs William Deans. Sir Charles and Lady Campbell (Davaar) are .visiting Christehurch and are staying at their town house in. Knowles street.

Mr and Mrs Bernard 'Wood, who have taken Mrs Vernon's house m.Rolleston avenue for a term, will go into residence there in a few weeks. ■ Mrs L. G. Crump ("Radleigh," Springston) has' been visiting Mrs E. G. Marriott, of Southbridge.

Mrs L. Corbett (Sydney), Miss I. M. Goddard (England),, and Miss C. Sliirtcliffe (Timaru) are staying at the Roval Hotel.

Mrs H. Pennington (Cashmere Hills), ■who has been .visiting Britain, has -returned to Christehurch. : Mrs C. G. Curtis and Miss' Molly Curtis (Rossall street) to Christehurch yesterday after a holiday spent on the West Coast. Mrs W. Morrow Wilson and her son (Rata street, St. Martins) are spending a holiday at Ladbrooks and are the guests of Mrs T. Coleman. Guests registered at the Hotel Federal include: Mr and Mrs Donald Murray (London), Mr E. Goldfinch (Christchurch), Messrs D. H. Brown (Wellington), G. Gibson (Dunedin), H. Smith (Kaikoura), A. Lane (Ashburton), G. Coulter (Sydney), H. R. McElrea (Ashburton), J. A. Marks (Dunedin), and E. C. Gorton (Wellington), Misses Twigg and Reid (Geraldine), Moll wick (Timaru), M. Verdun and I). Collett (Wellington), Miss Wright (Wellington), Mrs Glensor' and Mrs Mcllwick (Timaru\ and Mr and Mrs W. Stopforth (Hokitika). At the meeting of the General Committee of the Canterbury Branch of the Navy League last night the chairman (Mr J. J. Dougall) referred to the lamented death of Mrs A. M. Burns, who was a member of the League, and on his motion a vote of condolence was passed, members standing.

POLO. In glorious weather the polo tournament was continued at the Polo Grounds, Hagley Park, yesterday afternoon. Amongst the interested spectators were Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Mrs George Gould and Miss Gould, Mrs J. F. Studholme, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs George Helmore, Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs George Hutton, Mrs Bernard Wood, Sirs E. J. C'ordner, Mrs Russell Beals, Mrs' Roger Gould, Mrs Derrick Gould, Lady Campbell, Mrs Hay (Timaru), Mrs George Murray and Miss Murray (Braemar), Mrs Bruce Muiray (Mackenzie, Country), Mrs George Hennessey (Morren), Mrs .'Charles Macfarlane (North Canterbury), Mrs Cecil WynnWilliams, Miss M. Cotterill, Mrs Chdrles Miller, Mrs C. L. Orbell, Mrs W. H. Orbell, Mrs.. William Menzies, Mrs Peter Johnson, Mrs Roger Johnson, Mrs Gerald Anderson, Miss M. Sberratt (Gisborne), Miss Olive Mcllraith, and Miss J*fgaio Marsh. BRITISH SAILORS' SOCIETY. The annua] meeting of the Opawa branch of the British Sailors' Society was held on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs residence in Hawford road, Opawa. Mrs Tait presided over a large attendance of members, including visitors from other guilds, viz., Mesdames. Thaclcer and Thomson (Christchurch), Merrie and (Sumner), Bishop and Pearson (New Brighton). The annual report showed a most successful year's work, £SO having been sent to the Institute at Lyttelton in December, with a credit balance of £5 13s Id in hand. OSlce-bearers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—President, Mrs G. J. Smith; vice-presidents, Mesdames Wilding,. Huunibell, and- Esson; treasurer, Mrs Morgan (re-elected); secretarj', Mrs Stuart (re-elected).

Before a delicious afternoon tea was served, Mrs Solwyn Bruce, on behalf of the Opawa members, presented a crystal bowl to Mrs Tait, the retiring president, in recognition of her splendid services during her three years' term of 'office. Mrs Tait suitably replied. GOLF DANCE. The members of the Hare-wood Golf C3ub have recently erected 3, commodious pavilion on their links; and the men's committee of the club has decided to hold a series of dances to raise funds for the furnishing of the building. The 'first of the series, was held at the pavilion on Wednesday night and proved so great a success that the committee's next dance will be pleasurably anticipated by the club members and their friends. The guests included Dr. and Mrs W. Marl: Brown, Mr and Mrs Arthur Skinner, Mr and Mrs H. R. Sellers, Mr and Mrs A. Binns, Mr and Mrs G. P. Steele, Mr and Mrs A. R. Blank. Mr and Mrs L. Symes, Mr and Mrs H. G. Long, Mr and Mrs B. Kincaid, Mr and Mrs Claude Ring, Mr and Mrs H. Lawrie, Mr and Mrs N. Tingey, Mr and Mrs F. Tattle, Mr and Mrs D. Crozier, Mr and Mrs J. R. Templin, Mr and Mrs Maurice Allan. Mr and Mrs Woller, Mr and Mrs Stevens, Mr and Mrs McKinney, Mr and Mrs R. Malcolmson, Mr and Mrs Clements, Mr and Mrs Claude Green. Misses P. Ower, Janet Clarkson. Nancy Minson, Esme Lamb, Nancy . McDougall. Dora Warren, Proctor, Murray, Royle, Messrs A. Hobbs. Le Cren, J. Talbot, N. Irwin, D. Hall, Toogood, and Sheppard. SYDENHAM METHODIST MOTHERS' SOCIETY. The members of the Sydenham Methodist Mothers' Society held ' a very pleasant "musicale'* at the "Parsonage," Brougham street,- on Wednesday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members. Apologies ior absence were received from Mrs. W. J. Williams and Miss Snowden, of Deaconess House. A musical programme was given by the" following "ladies:—Piano solos, Miss Bessie" Pollard; songs, Mesdames Litchfield, Stephens, and Miss Bell. Miss "Bessie' Pollard acted as accompanist.' A very dainty afternoon tea was served. , • In. changeable weather, take "NAZOL" on sugar or by inhalation. Surest safeguard -gainst chills. A dose a day" keeps the cold away. Sixty doses Is 6d. "~1

DANCE AT SUMNER. MR W. E. MERRITT HONOURED. I Mr and Mrs J. Merritt, of Sumner, entertained a large number of guests in the Sumner Town Hall on Wednesday night, in honour of their son, Mr W. E. Merritt, who is shortly to leave with the All Black cricket team for England. The hall was decorated with evergreens and a colour scheme of rose shades. During the supper interval the Mayor (Mr W. H. Nicholson) proposed the health of the host and hostess, and made reference to ther sterling qualities as citizens, and the excellent example they had set their own boys. The toast was drunk with musical honours, and Mr Merritt feelingly responded. During the evening, also, the Mayor extended to Messrs W. Cunningham and C. Oliver, both of whom were present, : - members of the recently selected All Black cricket team, a hearty welcome from the residents of Sumner. He that Mr M. L. Page, of Lyttelton, could not be present also. - Mr W. E. Merritt thanked the Mayor and all those present for honouring the invitation of his father and mother, and said that ho would do his best while away to merit the' good wishes of all his friends. Mr Oliver thanked the people of Sumner for their welcome, and said that when they returned they hoped to help the rising generation to play cricket. • Mr Cunningham thanked the host and hostess for the invitation to be present. <and expressed the keen appreciation of W. E. Merritt as a sport and as a companion. The people were as proud of him as were his own parents, and he felt sure he would return loaded with honours. The evening, was devoted to dancing, a fine orchestra of ten providing excellent music. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs J. Merritt. Mrs Hartncll, Mr W. E. Merritt, Mr .T. Merritt, jun., Mr E. Merritt, Mr and Mrs James O'Neil, Mr and Mrs J. o'Neil, Mr and Mrs W. H. Nicholson, Mr and' Mrs G. F. Allen, Miss Freda Allen, Mrs P. Barber, Mr' J. D. Lawrence,. Mr and Mrs P. H. Mathews, Mr and Mrs A. A. Cheshire, Mr and Mrs-G. Harper, Mr C'ollius l Mr and Mrs C. 'Bowman. Mr and Mrs Murray, Mr and Mrs Griffiths, MrsDobson, Miss K. Dobson, Mr 11. Buttle, Mr and Mrs 11. Wilson', Mr, W. 11. Jackson, Mr R. Hampton, Miss A. Partridge, Miss E. Bowman,. Misses Bell (2), Mr Bell, Miss Gwen Mcrriman, Miss Nina Lawson, Miss Jean Coleman, Miss Phyllis Neave, Miss Nancy Carr, Miss Roma Bailey, Miss O.- Sergison, Miss M. Carr, Miss Grace Carter, Miss Mavis Truscott, Miss Alice Taylor, Miss Eileen Sherran, Miss Jessie Duranf, Miss Mary Hullet.t, Misses Joan and Kathleen Gibson, Miss Colleen Costello, Misses Ellis (3), Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Mary Brown, Mr and Mrs Gerrard, Mrs Fluerty, Miss M. Tardy, Miss-Fluerty, Mrs T. Smith, Miss' I. Smith, Mrs Liston, Mr Smith (Pichmond), Miss Liston, Mr Candy, Messrs T. Wootton, W. Cunningham, C. Oliver, W. Oliver, M. Dawe, M. Hullet.t, E. Hullett, R. Blackmore, H. Ogier, E. G, Allen, A. M. Don, M. Prebble, M. Bowman, Hunnibell, F. Fox, Griffiths, K. B. Allen, L. Boulton, D. Richardson, Rolf Neville, R. Neville, . B. Sexton, j King, T. Dacre, J. H. Hampton, J. Lee, i Sarelius, K. Blackmore, P. O'Callaghan, and G. Murray.

SYDENHAM FREE KINDERGARTEN. A., meeting of. the Sydenham Free Kindergarten was held in the St'. Saviour's Parish., Hall on Tuesday) when there were present Mrs, T. 'C. Aschjnarji, in the , chair, Mesdam.es Rodda, Peppier, Adkins, Cropp, iind Miss. Lockwood, head teacher of the Kindergarten: also representing the parents, Mesdames Billington, lUtodes, and Harper. Mrs Aschman announced that the main business, of the meetin? was to make • arrangements for celebrating the fifteenth birthday of the school on March 22nd. She and Mrs Peppier promised to furnish a birthday cake lar< o enough for seventy-five children. Miss Lockwood said that as" it was so early in the year with so many new children in the Kindergarten, four new ones having come that day. the programme of action songs and the display of handwork could be of only a simple nature. The roll number, she said, was good, and parents' subscriptions had increased. Mrs Peppier said the subscriptions were of the greatest assistance to the Association, and during the last few years they had fallen off considerably, being last year £l9, as against £33 in former, rears, but though the subscriptions had diminished, somewhat, the interest and personal help had increased in a most encouraging way. : In order to augment the funds it was decided that Mrs Rodda and Mrs Lester would arrange a small cake stall, Mrs Cropp and Miss Peppier sweets, and Mrs Peppier and Mrs Aschman would take a small sewing stall. The "Harvest Festival," a well laden stall of produce, contributed by the _ little ones, is always held in conjunction with the birthday. The parents will provide and serve afternoon tea, for which a small charge will be made to visitors other than the _ mothers of the Kindergarten pupils. Mrs Rodda reported that, after a few weeks of respite, the Building Committee had got into harness again, and had already .conducted two euchre parties for the' benefit, of the Association.

WAIAU CROQUET CLUB. The AVaiau Ladies' Croquet Club held an inter-club match on Saturday for trophies generously given by Mr Robert Borland, of Christchurch. The play was as follows: . Mrs JTorbes and Mrs Stove 26 y. Mrs Hoff and Mrs Rogers 23; Miss Sutton and Miss Hoff 26 v. Mrs Jelfs and Miss Wilson 23; Mrs Rogers and Mrs Hoff ,26 v. Mrs Cole and Mrs Sutton 21. In the final Miss Sutton and Miss Hoff 26 beat Mrs Forbes and Mrs Stove 21. In a small match played during the week, Mrs C. Cone was the winner. Tho club has been fortunate in receiving a croquet set for the juniors from Mrs H. Lunn and a lawn mower from Mr James Macfarlane, of Lyndon Station.