WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18968, 5 April 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased I to receive for publication in the ! ••Women's Corner" items of social oc personal news. Sucb items j should be full; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the j signatures of both parties. Cor- ; respondence Is invited on any j matters affecting, or of tntsrest to, women. Mrs W. 0. Campbell (FendaUcm) has returned from ;\ ■ visit to Hanmcr .Spring?. Mr and Jlrr. \Y. H. Price (Fonda Hon), who have been for a motor tour, have returned to Christehureh. Miss >."orah Liyesay, who has been for several months in Auckland, is spending a few weeks with her mother at. Fendalton. Miss Crawford, who has been seriously ill while in Christehureh, is now convalescent, and returns shortly io her horn* at' Waimate. Mrs CV Knight (172 High street) has left on a short visit to Ilannier Springs. Mrs M. .1. Cairns (Kit-carton) has left, for Tcuiuka,- to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs Cook. The engagement is announced of Chace C'hcnowetb, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Werry, Reel'ton, to Edith Kathleen, younger daughter or! the late Dr. E. 11. Scott and Mrs Scott, of Christehureh. Miss Sherly, Mr Maeaulcy, Mr Elders, of "Tho Best People "/Company, arc staying at St. Elmo. Mrs Arthur Leaver and her sister, Mrs 'Gar-ion, both of Sydney, N.S.W., are staying with Mr 1\ C. Gerard, "Braddou," Jackson's road, 'JTeudaltou. Mranil -Mrs Percy Jackson arc leaving to-night lor ■ Hastings, where Mr Jackson will assume the position of branch manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Ltd. Mr and Mrs Lester (Carmarthen), Mrs L. Macfarlanc and Miss Macdonald ("Kaiwara") are at Warner's Hotel. Dr. and Mrs Ewart, of Invercargill, are at the United Service. ' Mrs De Salis, wife of. Captain Dc Salis, of H.M.S. Veronica, is at the United Service Hotel. Mrs E. Collins, who has been visiting friends in Auckland, returned home last week. ~ Miss Eileen Hunter (Cashmere Hills) is leaving at the end of the month for a, trip to Britain, where expects to spend eighteen months with relatives. Miss M. Sloan (Kaikoura) has been spending the week-end with Mrs J. G. Whyte. "Wattle Grove," Waipara. Mr and Mrs W. McGuckin and family (Waipara) have returned from a holiday trip to Timaru and South Canterbury. . Guests .registered at the Hotel Federal include:—The Rev.-H. N. Roberts (Hororata), Mr H. Headland (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Maud.(Bluff), Miss L. Walsh (Auckland). Mr and Mrs W. Arklc (Palmersto'n' North), Mr and Mrs D. Orr' (Bangor, .Ulster), Mr and Mrs Henderson (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs Bennett (Dunedin.) are guests at tho Clarendon Hotel. Visitors at Gainsborough House, Governor's Bay, include: —Mrs F. Brown (Burwood), Mrs M. .leal (Richmond), Misses M. Mountfort, Ralph, Penny (2) (Sydenham), E. Stephenson, and J. Dixon (Riccarton). Recent visitors to Franz Josef Glacier,' Waiho Gorge, included Mr H. S. Wark (Bathurst,,N.S.W.), Mrs H. Quane (Christehureh), Miss Stringer - (Christchurch), Mr J. C. Church (Christchurch), Miss : Reid (Brisbane), Miss D. Reid (Brisbane), Mr R. McComb (Melbourne), Miss Isabel Pratt (Richmond, Surrey), Miss Leece (Richmond), Misses Wearn (2), Miss M. Caisley (Auckland), Mr and Mrs M. McLoud (Christehureh), Mr and Mrs S. Irwin (Hokitika), Mr. and. Mrs Moffett (Invercargill), Mrs Olliver, Mrs Sale (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Minni'tt. Amongst recent arrivals at St. Elmo are:—Miss Back, Mr and Mrs ■ Stringer (Sydney), Miss Athyer (England), Mr and Mrs Wilson .(Dunedin), Mr and Mrs McLean (Wellington), Mrs Harris (England), Miss Wilkin (Dunedin), Miss. , Hay (England), Misses Osborn (England), Miss Lorimer (Nelson), Miss Pegg (England), Mr and Mrs LoUndes (Christehureh), Mr and Mrs Lamb (Oamaru). Mrs Milsom (Christehureh), Mr and Mrs Hall (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Lucas (Nelson), Mrs and Miss Kettle (Greymouth), Miss Btickland (Akaroa), Mrs Orbell (Winchester). Mr and Mrs Cartwright (England). Mr and Mrs Robin (Wellington), Misses Cartwfight (England). Mr? Rlaikie (Dunedin), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cadness (Auckland). i H. Pauneil and C 0.,. 100 Manchester! ! street. Telephone 694. We have just.l landed a beautiful selection of even-1 ing footwear from Brussels and Parjs, | exclusive designs in Sequin and fancy j Brocades, also Lizard and Crocodile with smart coloured combination effects. Inspection invited. —6 i ■ ■ Baby's woollies and other little ments that require washing with care can safely be washed with Verbena Soap. Its gentle cleansing suds . will not harm the most delicate fabric, and it leaves the clothes sweet and fragrant. Try a bar next washing-day. Your Grocer sells Verbena Soap. —3 M7ICS The dream of most girls is to look smart and attractive. Lovelier gowns hats —daintier lingerie can be yours by enrolling for the Dressmaking and Designing Course of the Woman's Institute of Arts and Sciences. A Free Booklet "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy" will be sent vou on application to P.O. Box 26. Te Aro, G., Wellington. —° INFLUENZA ON THE INCREASE. Recent cables bring hews of the deadly influenza, which is again raging iu England and on the Continent. An occasional dose of Glanville Specific B3 Mixture is a sure safeguard against this infectious germ. Procurable only at D. Ferguson Glanville. Chemist, High street. -G1949 £lO FOR NEW HAIR. Tes! thousands would pay it. Yet for a few shillings Van Ess, the proven Hair Tonic, is at their service. It is j guaranteed to grow new hair in 90 j days. - If you are dissatisfied your j money will be refunded. Inspect the J window' of E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, I Roval Exchange Buildings, Cathedral square. Fresh stocks just arrived. —6

On Saturday, Mrs George Gould will formally open a garden party, ; to be held in the grounds j of St. Saviour's Babies' Home I at Sumner. The. Rev. ('. A. ; Fracr will explain the financial posi- : (ion of the Home, and Mr* Wost-AVat- ; son has kindly consented to judge the i embroidery competition. i By kind permission of Sir R. Ilea ton ; Rhodes, a monster garden fete will be | held at "Elimvood"' on Saturday in ! aid of the Girl Guides' funds. There will j be many well-stocked stalls, on which ': the goods will be reasonably priced, i afternoon tea will be obtainable, and ' there will be many entertaining sideshows. | A pleasing I'uiioliou took pi ace last i Thursday, when the ladies of the Wai- j para County met at the Waikari Council Chambers to bid farewell to Nurse I Walker, who is leaving the district. Ad- j dresses were given by Dr. .Miller, Mrs i hL Acton Adams, and others, who j eulogised the work done by the depart- j ing guest, who was presented with a I wallet of notes, and a gold-mounted j fountain pen. Nurse Walker suitably j responded. Jn the meantime the posi- : tion vacated by Nurse Walker will be i tilled by Nurse'Blathwayt. On -Thursday -the members of the Kaiapoi Golf Club took the opportun-j ity of making a presentation to Miss ] Grace Mcintosh, whose marriage to Mr H. C. Marsh, of Pahiatua, takes place on Wednesday. Miss Stark made the presentation, which was suitably j inscribed, and wished the guest every happiness in her future home. A pleasant afternoon was spent at the residence of Mrs S. J. Richards, j Kaiapoi, in honour of Miss Helen Pur- I die, whose marriage to Mr Wftte takes place shortly. A golf croquet match was won by Mrs Stan Mcintosh. After tea was served, the guest of honour opened numerous parcels, for which she returned thanks. Recently at her home in Kaiapoi Mrs Fuldscth was hostess at an enjoyable ''Variety afternoon" given in honour of Miss' Grace Mcintosh, whose marriage takes place shortly. The guest of honour was the recipient of inaiiy useful gifts. The afternoon was spent with musical items and a competition, which was wou by Mrs Maxwell Ramsay. Afternoon tea was dispensed, after which Miss Mcintosh returned thanks for the many useful gifts. ' A pleasant evening was spent recently, when a concert party visited the residence of Miss N. Midgley, Wilson's road. Among the many present were.—Miss N. Midgley, Misses J. Garland, M. Clempson, R. Williams, E. Smith, E. Cronin, V. Brightmore, L. Smith, E. Dean, B. Litten, M. Riseley, L. Fairthorne, and L. Wendelken. PARTY AT HEATHCOTE. On Saturday evening ab the Heathcote Club Hall, Mr and Mis F. King, of Horatane, entertained a large number of guests in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter Mavis. The hall was prettily decorated with varicoloured streamers and excellent music was supplied by Mr C. White. Mr W. Kennedy was M.C. Extras were played | by Miss L. Bloom. The winners of the ! lucky spot waltz competition were Miss McGrath and Mr L. Riordan. A recitation was contributed by Mr Ray Collins, while a "car" competition . was won by Miss Bank 3. A beautifullydecorated birthday cake with its 21 candTes was cut by the guest of honour. Mr L. Salt proposed the toast of the guest, and Mr W. Kennedy responded. Among those present were:—Mesciames King, Salt, Hill, McDowell, Stevens, Burnell, Scott, J. Morgan, Lonev T W. Deavoll, Breach, Hay, Misses A. Wetherall, J. Wetherall, T. Wyman, Beamish, N. Gray, L. Hill. E. Williams, N. Flavell, B. Salt. Elvie King, N. Belims, Tim in 3, Marsdeu, N. Tippett, Sullivan, Webster, H. Tippett, D. .Fevre, A. Scott, M. Lunu, D. Browß, R. Williams, T. Morrisey, C. O'Callagan, L. Bloom, M. King, M. Banks, J. Hay. C. King, E. Hitchins, M. Cameron, G. Fordham, S. Courtier, McGrath. Forscutt. Devereux, Agassiz, C. Wood, Ward, A. Oetgen. M. Higli3m. D. Westbrooke, E. King, G. :Read, P. Read, E. R-ead. N. Hoard, M. . Fordham, Pratt, N. Woodward. M. Deavoll, H. Deavoll, Ruth Burnell, Nancy Houghton, Joyce Houghton, Edn Sfeveiifl. Messrs F. King, W. 'Nixon. A. McDowell. C. Moulin, K. Wyman, P. Lunn, H. Robinson. W. Morton. E. Elson, J. Morgan. S. Radcliffe. J. White, L. Salt .Ft. Fevre, F. Smith, A. Beardsell, R. Broadbelt, J. Talbot. E. King, C Flavell, W. Angus. id. Angus. A. Bettle. T. flay, W. Burnell. C. Read. R. Lnney. J. Wyman, W. Read, W. Kennedy. R. Stevens, L. Riordaji. W. Howard. A. Oliver (Hororata), G. Laury, A. Stokes, A. Cunningham. L. O'Connor. F. Sullivan, C. Howaro, 0. Rac, W. Breach. W. Connollv. J. Evans, Masters G. Gray and W.' Burnell. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. ! Mr and Mrs H. Smith entertained a 1 number of friends at the Rolleston street Hall in honour of the coming-of-age of their daughter, Mrs James Harvey. Excellent music was provided by the Central Exchange Orchestra, and Mr Alex. Harvey acted as M.C. Mr H. Smith proposed "The Health of the Guest of the Evening." Among tiiosa present were Mesdames J. Harvey, H. Smith, Tabley, Schumacher, R. Smith, Schumacher, jun., A. Johnson, W. E. Harvey, Misses Schumacher, Stubbs, Butler, G. and L. Harvey, Peagram, J. Grant. A. Groom, M. Grant, M. Archiltold, Rita Dobson, Messrs J. Harvey, H. Smith, R. Smith. Tabley. Schumacher (2), Alex. Harvey, J. Watson, Stubbs (2), J. Tavlor. Butler, Peagram, D. G. Fisher, C. Rondel, B. Hticks. James and David Harvey. Dance enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that a novel carnival dance will be held at Dreamland to-morrow night.

WEDDINGS. MUSOHAMP-ROBERTSON. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon when Ellen Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs, John Robertson, of Shirley, was married to Osbert, second son of Mr and Mrs H. Muschamp. of Linwood. The Rev. Mr Bower Black performed the ceremonv and Mr Raynor "White presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of ivorv georgette with a guipure lace, skirt and beaded panels. The V-shaped front of guipure lace was caught at the waist with a bow of georgette, and the long bishop sleeves were gathered into a narrow band at the wrkt. Her beautiful tulle veil was hold in place by a bandeau of orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of white hothouse flowers and fern. The bridesmaid. Miss Lyndall Robertson, sister of the bride, wore a dainty frock of pink taffeta with a low waist, the skirt being Detailed at the sides. A becoming hat to match and a .diowcr bouquet of pink roses and ferns completed the toilette. The second bridesmaid, Miss Grace Muschamp, wore a charming frock of blue French crepe do chine, the skirt being trimmed with pastel-shaded tinsel. She wore a hat to match and carried a shower bouquet of blue hydrangeas and ferns. Mr Oyrjl Muschamp, brother of t«te bridegroom, and. Mr Leonard Robertson, brother of the bride, attended as best man and groomsman respectively. The guests were later received by the hride's parents at their residence, Marshland road, where the reception was held in a marquee which had been erected on the lawn. The bride/•; mother wore a smart frock of black silk tourraine with black bat to match and fur coat, and carried a bouquet of flame-coloured flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart frock of black souple satin and hat to match and a marabout stole. Her bouquet was of mauve flowers. The tables were daintily decorated with streamers to mateh the colour of the bridesmaids' frocks. Later Mr and Mrs Muschamp left for their wedding tour, the bride wearing a frock of hois du rose crepe de chine and hat to tone. She also wore a smart coat of navy blue repp clotlr and red fox fur. An evening party was held in honour of the occasion, games and dancing being enjoyed. Mr Byrnes and his jaaz orchestra, friends of the best man, supplied the music. x NORTH BEACH BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mr and Mrs McGillivray were the host and hostess at a party held in the North Beach Gymnasium in honour of the birthday of their son, Murray. Mrs Ross-Smith was pianist and a very, pleasant evening was spent in games and dancing. A Monte Oarlo dance was won by Mrs and Mr W. Smith Among those' present were. Mesdames McGillivray, W. Smith, D. Sykes, F. Slater, Freeborn, D. Snell, R.. Parker, Messrs W. Smith, F. J. L. Scott, R. Parker, D. Snell, McGillivray, A. Dalton, J. Scott, P. Scott, L. Snell, M. McGillkray, A. Florance, Misses. Molly Norrie, Eileen Norrie, Ethel Freeborn, Colvin Astin, Iris Astin, Jean Watts, Gladys Macoonnell, Marian Parker, Masters R. Parker J. McGillivray, and Lake. \ ~~~ ~

Thousands of cakes of soap of different sizes and shapes were used in fashioning a large model locomotive at a Berlin exposition. The rails, too, were of soap.

COLLEGE DANCE. A highly successful dance in .aid of the tournament funds was held by the Canterbury College Law Students' Association at the College Hall on Saturday night. " The music was provided by Middleton's Orchestra, while items by Misses Stevens, J. Sorenson, and Is. Matheson, Messrs J. Johnson. Brown, and lister added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. The committee cousiswl of Messrs F. Marrie, H. S. Westo*, W. M. Te Awarua, J. N. Laurenson, J. MacKay, and D. F. Laurenson- (secretary). Mr D. Barrett acted as M.C. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs H. li. Hanna, Mr and Mrs A. S. Tavlor, Mr and Mrs F. llavcraft, Misses A. M. F. Candy, Myra Pollard, Hawse, Bessie Pollard, Tess Parie, 'Lorna Smith, K. Sharp, Nancy Mathesou, Joan Sorenson, Betty Taylor, William, Nancy Taylor, Joan Lane, Baker, Wills, Yen!, Tingey, Vera Gilmour, Costello, Rowe, Wood, Nat hie Wood, Betty Lorimer, Liiugeson, Winsome * Milner, Buckendge, Lane, Daisy Armstrong, McLean, Lane, Pi son, Betty Trcleavan, Hilda Heckla, Rachel Mee, Rita Angus, Doreen McConachy, Sheila East, Uingston. East, Annio McQueen, Olwyn Marshall, E.' S. Paul. Daphne Brass, Moira Free, Roma Ashman, L. Hargreavcs, Hopkinson, Morva Hopkinson, Mariorie Cotterill, Joan Pavitt. Grace Burns, Molly Thompson, Coombes, Kinsella. Wanborough, Georgeson. M. Lane, Dal ton, rTntton, Phyllis O'Connell, Evans, Phyllis Montgomery, Molly Campbell, Von Sierakowski, Eileen ' Fitzhenry, Morrison, Lancaster, Eve Lynskey, T. Mathews, Colleen Lucas, Salmond. I. Hannah, Dorita Devereaux, Doris Robinson, R. Belcher, D. Wright, F. White, Maggie Frew, M. Juriss, 0. Juriss, Elsie Allison, P. Kollen, Linskv, Joyce Powdrell. D. and E. Faulkner, K. Talbot, Margory Frostick. Doris Eaglesome, Mary Cullen, I. M. Cullcn, and N. Mills. AVON ROWING CLUB. A very successful dance was held in the club boathouse to mark the closing of the rowing season. The hall was tastefully decorated in green and red by the committee.—Messrs H. J. Brixton, It. Wilkinson, L. Nicholas, and W. Palmer. The music was supplied by Mr T. Jones' Orchestra. Amongst those present were: Misses R. Wilkinson, N. Ellis, B. Kelly, I. Russ, E. Young, E. Vaughan, F. Stiles, R. Diamond, P. Diamond, S. Kelly R. Stiles, G. Stewart, T. Dierck, M. Pycroft, N. Grindod, E. Tavlor, B. Jones, D. Serine, I. Harper, L. Ithill, 0. Cooper, W. O'Zane, E. Parsons, G. Sedgley, E. Barber, E. Hope, L. Newly, S. McGlinchy, E. Wheeler, It. Phillips. 0. Phillips, T. Seeker, Mesdames G. Stiles, Slomer, W. Woodham, A. Campbell, E. Downing, G. Tapper, G. Iggo, F. O'Zane, H. Brunton, H. HufFadine, E. Pycroft, Messrs C. James, H. Brixton, C. Kelly, W. Barwick, G. Crosbie, W. Palmer, It. Wilkinson, L. Nicholas, G. Ruslrworth. A. Woodham, J. Jarvis, F. Sierakowski, G. Stiles, C. Stiles, Vv. Woodham, S. Palmer, I. Taylor, A. Campbell, J. Brixton, S. Comer, H). Brunton, R. Lyons, A. Harley, F. Duggan, A. Boot, K. Wilson. G. Young, S. Griffin, L. Webb, J. Hitchings, A. Blair, A. Mac-Duff, F. O'Zane, V. Boundy, ■ J.' Lane, H. Berry, J. Harley.