WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19086, 23 August 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will te pleased | to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such item 3 should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs J. 0. 2\. Grigg (Longbeadi) is visiting her daughter, Mrs Kenneth Macdonald (Ricearton). Mr and Mrs A. P. Burties (Sbcrbourne street) liave returned from Iselson, where they have been spending the winter months. Mr and Mrs Wolseley Kain (Geraldine), who are spending a few weeks in Sumner, are returning home on Thursday. Mrs Quartlcy (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Percy Wynn-Willianis , (Merivale). Mr and Mrs Bernard Morton (Hamilton) aro visiting Mrs Morton's parents, the Rev. 11. and Mrs Mathias (Tuahiwi). Mr and Mrs Morton are leaving shortly for England, where they intend to reside. Mrs Harry Richards and her children, who have been spending some weeks at Fendalton, left yesterday for Hororata. Mr aiid Airs Prank Clark (Innes road) aro leaving next week for a visit to Australia. Mr and Mrs J'. 11. Watherston (Loburn) are going o;i Thursday to Sumner, where they will spend a fe\v weeks' holiday. Miss E. "Willis is spending a week iji Duneuin, where she will attend the St. Hilda's-College old girls' annual reunion. Mrs Norman McLean (Amberley) and Misses Pegden (Palmerston North) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. R. Vergette (Christchurch) are staying at the United Service Hotel for a few days before leaving for Napier. . . The following aro among the recent arrivals at the hotel Federal: —Miss I. McConachy (Timaru), Mr W. Tisdall (Temuka), Mr J. R. Bruce (Timaru), Mr A. W. Burnett (Morven), Mr P. R. Talbot (Timaru), Mr H. J. Sides (Timaru), Mr R. E. Dynes (Hanmer Springs), and Mr Edward Kidson (Wellington). The engagement is announced of Winifred Isabel, second daughter of Mrs and the late Mr T. Davidson, of Spreydon, to John Alfred, youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs A. J■ Baxter, of Ashburton. > The engagement ' is announced ■ of Carrie Irene, second daughter of Mr H. E. Hales, Christchurch, to Laurence Noel,, second son of Mr and Mrs S. N. Robinson, also of Christchurch. . . ; YERBENA IS rFIRSJP- ■ GRADE, The Government Healfh 'Department'V new regulations dividing soap into three grades have been a great -help to the housewife in enabling her to know exactly what quality of soap she is buying. That Verbena Soap should be a first-grade soap was fully expected by all those who use it,- for the quality of Verbena is the. highest. Ask your grocer for Verbena, —6 Our New Season's Footwear Just to Hand. —The coloured Patents and Kid Shoes are very effective in design: with inserts and overlay trimmings. VVo also have a large stock of Crocodile and Cabragoya-Lizard in Tan and Greys. These aro sm#rt and give lasting wear. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. P7214 Many girls have learnt to make charming clothes very quickly and easily by takihg up the special Dressmaking Course of the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. Many have . made money before they had half finished the lessons, which are taught them by mail in their own homes. Full particulars on application i to P.O. Box 26, Te Aro G, Welling-1 ton. x • —1 EPIDEMIC OF COLDS. Ab there is a surprisingly large in-, crease in cases of colds throughput the City, the public are warned tp take immediate precautions. Pneumonia or influenza, which often result from a relapse of a neglected chill, can easily be prevented by timely doses of Kofgo, obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Cathedral square. v —6 There is not) winter complaint that needs more prompt attention than influenza. The moment you fee] the slightest symptoms you should take immediate precautions and procure from us a bottle of our famous B3 mixture Its marvellous properties will quickly relieve you of trie unpleasant troubles attendant to even the slightest attack of_ influenza You ran procure this mixture only from us. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, 279 High street 'Phone 2725. H 4949 LADIES* BAGS. Latest Designs and colours. Prices to suit all. L. H. DRAYTON, 124 Armagh street. Our service means satisfaction. —D3276

On Wednesday next, the annual Pound 3>ay, organised by S. Anne's Guild, in aid of S. Anne's Home, will be held and members of tie Guild hope that all interested friends will visit S. Anne's Home on that day. There wilt be an exhibition of work' done by the girls and visitors are cordially invited tii inspect the home. - On Saturday evening, Mr and Mrs G. W. Rolfe entertained a number of their friends at their home in Longfellow street to celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter, Hilda. The hostess wore ,a brown dress, and her daughter a dainty frock of pale apricot taffeta: The following guests contributed items:—Recitations, Miss Lena Dobbs, Miss Myrtle Rolfe, Mr G. Pratley: songs, Mrs Pratley, Mr Bert Osenbridge, Messrs C. Scott, and L. Stacey. Those present included:— Misses S. Clark. M. Gray. L. Dobbs, R. Ferguson, 31. Rolfe, ' N. Pratley, D. Weir, N. Flannery, and R. Weir/

STAFF DANCE. A very enjoyable evening was spent recently, when the staff of James Murphy held their annual , dance in Dixieland, and, as on previous occasions, is -was a marked sueress, due to the untiring efforts of a capable -committee. The ballroom was gaily decorated with coloured streamers, and about a hundred guests danced to the strains of !Marston's Band. During ill© evening vocal items were rendered by Mr R. Allison. Amongst those present were:—Mr and Mrs J-. Murphy, Mr and Mrs G. \V. Parr)*, Mr and Mrs L. Osment, Mesdames Kennedy, G. Harrall, A. Harrall, E. Thomas, A. Denmead, J. Mercer, E. M. Harris; and T. Lagan, Misses Jessie Vincent, Hazel Brewer, Myrtle Vincent, Dora Payton, Ruby Light, Eileen Anderson, R. Jack, Irene Cook, Doris Brooke, Maisie Tarpey, Dolly Tarpey, Blanche Fitt, Edna Lister, B. Gallagher, K. Gallagher, A. Harty, I. Carpenter, Moua Smith. R. Carpenter. A. Weeks, Ruth Williams, Eva Humphrey, Ivy Newman, Olive Baker, Mabel Cummins, Myrtle Cooper, Edith Gourlay, Myrtle Williams, Edna Spencer, Isobel Harland, Annie Hewitt, Ethel Sullivan, M. Toorish. Peggy Sim. Nora Clarke, Rita Taylor, M. O'Connell, H. Williams, and P. Hoggaii, Messrs A. Brook, J). Nicholson. D. G. Nicholson. M. L. E. Morris, A. Harrall R. Allison, M. O'Connell. T. Kennedy, J. Sncncer, F. Spencer, T. W. Hewinson. R. A. Carpenter, P. Smith, H. Cairns, E. Thomas, C. W. Skidmore, C. W. Lillvman, A. RPerry, T. Turner, E. D. O'Connell, J. Mercer, A. D-enmnnd, E. Malian, L. R. Robinson, JC. W. Hewinson, F. Hadle.v, C. Shepherd, and R. A. Sloane.

STUDENTS' CONCERT. An enjoyable programme was given at Jellicoe Hall last night, by the students of Madame Gower-Burns. Madame Gower-Burns, who conducted the Glee. Club, wore a handsome gown of rosewood satin and gold lace, and rosewood faconne fringed Bhawl. Mis? Alice Carter, who played many of the accompaniments, wore hyacinth blue georgette, and Miss Bessie Pollard, who shared the accompanist's duties with Miss Carter, wore jade and silvey shot taffeta with yoke, and hem of silver lace. Mrs Keen wore japonica pink georgette, beaded in crystal, and finished with a deep crystal bead fringe, falling below the scalloped-hem; Miss Adela Innis, opal blue taffeta with posy ; of pink flowers at shoulder and waist; Miss Adele Willard-King,..pretty frock of .roserpink and silver shot :taffeta with front skirt panel of silver'lace; Miss Olga WiUard-King, charming frock of powder blue and silver shot taffeta, with transparent silver net hem; Miss Esme Lamb, blue lace mounted on blush pink georgette, and girdled with blue velvet; Miss Dulcie Haberfield, crocus mauve georgette, with bands of silver sequins and beads on the corsage; Mrs Madeline Wilcox, black taffeta, with yoke and inset band in the skirt of japonica pink georgette; Miss Lola Bobbins, dark emerald green georgette with fuchsia motifs; Miss Nancy Bowden, deep moonlight blue crepe de chine frock with crystal pleated skirt and vestec; Miss Gladys Page, geranium pink satin marocain, with bead yiotif appliqued on the skirt; Miss Myra Pollard, apricot and gold shot taffeta with inset bands of gold lace; Mrs Anne Harper, foxglove georgette with bodice and hem of floral brocaded lam 6; Miss Sylvia Gqss, black crepe de chine with vivid touch of colour introduced in bright shoulder posy; Miss Pauline Peacock, turquoise blue frock with taffeta corsage and georgette skirt with scalloped hem; Miss Dorothy Jenkin, delphinium blue panne velvet j slightly, rucked at the waist; Miss Eoner Jenkin, geranium pink chiffon 'velvet; Miss Hilda Hutt, sapphire blue velvet with brilliant buckle at one side; Miss Gladys Howey,.begonia georgette with scalloped hem and vestee of taffeta to tone; Miss Mavis Brideman, malachite and silver shot taffeta with mauve and green posy on the shoulder and on the, sido panel of the skirt. As is usual, at students' recitals, the vocalists were the recipients of many bouquets and boxes of, sweets.

GIFT EVENING, j fv Mrs W. A. James was hostess at an enjoyable "gift evening" given at her home in Fendalton on Saturday to provide goods for her "kitchen stall" at the forthcoming bazaar which Mrs E. Calson is organising for the Christchurch Municipal Band. Tho ■ rooms were decorated with bowls off spring flowers and violets. Musical items were contributed by Mrs W. A. James (songs), Miss M. Moore (songs), Miss L. Isherwood (piano solos). A dainty Supper was served and dancing was enjoyed. Mrs James received her guests wearing a black sequined gown with a large scarlet flower at the waist. Those present included: Mr and Mrs W. F. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs S. D. Craighead, Mr and Mrs 'T. M. Ashley, Mr and Mrs J. B. Collinson, Mrs-E. Dowell, Mrs W. Low, Mrs B. Orsborn, Mrs E. Calsop, Misses L, Isherwood, I. LiJl, M. Page, Myrtle Craze, M. Moore, Zita o 'Carroll, Maud McKenzie, Betty Orsborn, Nancy Orsborn, Nancy Holland, Ursula Calson, Margaret Owen Helen Craighead, Myra Ashley, Elsie Palmer, Valerie Meadows, 'Messrs W. A. James, F.lslip, Gordon Browne A.. C. Clark, K. McFarlane, and many others.

SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. With the idea of the committee getting into closer touch with the parents, mothers of children attending the Sunbeam Kindergarten were guests Of the committee on Thursday at a very enjoyable social afternoon. The students gave an exhibition of games and songs which are taught to the children, and an interesting competition was won by Mrs Poole. Several much-appreciated songs were given by Mrs Cyril Stringer. The combined fancy dress and birthday party was discussed and arranged for next month, the date to be fixed later.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs A. E. Lawrence (Le Cren street) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs J. Wilson (Eliabeth street) left yesterday on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs A. Craig and Miss M. Craig (Gore) are the guests of Miss Allpress ("St. Ives," Grey road). Mrs Percy Wright (Christchurcli) spent the week-end with Mrs W. Hay (Wai-iti road). Miss K. Gillies (Wellington) arrived yesterday and is the guest of Mrs W. Evans (North street). Miss Gresson (Christchurcli) arrived in Timaru yesterday and is staying with Mrs C. H. Gresson (Selwyn street). „ Mrs W. Raymond (Nil© street) has returned from Christchurcli. ' \, Mr and Mrs J. Page (Mount Gerald) are tho guests of Mrs Hickman (Cliurch street West). - Mr J. W. Smith and family, who spent the week-end at the Hydro Grand Hotel, returned to Invercargill yesterday. Those staying at the Grosvenor Hotel include, Sir and Mrs W. M. Luke (Christchurch), Miss D. M. Russell (Invercargill), Miss K. Hazlett (Invercargill), Mr W. de Renzy (Christchurch), Mr A._. G. Macdoiialci (Auckland), Mr H. Patience (Wellington), Mr G. "L. Gledhill (Christchurch), Mr C. Everard (Palmerstou North), Mr A. Eobert3on (Christchurcli), Mr R. O. T;indsay (Christchurch), Mr G. Catto (Dunedin), and Mr D. V. Gain (Dunedin). Among those staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel are Mr and Mrs A. Nicholls and family (Christchurcli), Bliss A. H. Lilly (Christchurcli), Mr G. Macovoy (Dunedin), and Mr W. Ingle (Christchurch). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include Mr and Mrs? Iv. Jopp (Dunedin), Mr J. Hangreaves (Ashburton), Mr C. H. L. Smyth (Ashbv.rton). Mr 0. Christian (Ashburton), Mr T. Currie (Timaru), Mr H. Mann (Auckland), Mr J. Evans (Dunediu), Mr E. Brown (Wellington), Mr J. Stallard (Christchurch), and Mr J. Hyslop (Dunedin).

DEATH OF MISS MACDUFF. 'OF CHINA INLAND MISSION. [THE PRESS Special Service.] 1 AUCKLAND, August 22. TJjo death has occurred at Shanghai of Miss Nellie Macduff, a wellknown member of the China Inland Mission, and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Macduff, of Mount Eden. ittiss Macdutl was born at Thames, 41 years ago. She left. New Zealand 'in 1912, and after studying the Chinese language for a year at St. Kilda College, Melbourne, went to Shanghai for a further 12 months' study, ivlits Macduff was then stationed at the Inland Mission at Kiangsu, in Anjen Province. In 1922, Miss Macduff returned to Noav Zealand on leave, and made a lecture tour throughout the Dominion. She went back to China in 1924 and was stationed at Hiangcheng, r in the province of Honan. When the Civil War broke out, orders for the evacuation of the province were given, and Miss Macduff left for Shanghai with other refugees last January. Shortly after the evacuation most of the Mission stations were burned and the remaining houses occupied by troops- No railway transport was available for the refugees, and.. on. her way to Shanghai, Miss Macduff was robbed by bandits and underwent great hardships. Miss Macduff travelled in. . carts, wheelbarrows, and on donkeys at one stage j of the journey, which took two months ! instead of the normal period of a fortnight. Miss Macduff was '■ befriended by General Wang Wei-cheng. who gave her a passage in his special railway carriage to Chengchow. On her arrival at Shanghai, Miss Macduff was overtaken by an illness brought on by the privations she had undergone.

DANCE AT OXFORD. i ■ —; A pleasant fancy dress dance, arranged by Misses Alley, Bowen, CHague, Sims, and Mr Somerset was held at "Reynox,'' Oxfoi-d, on Saturday evening. The dining-room was decorated in black and' gold jazz design. Miss Mavis Roi acted as pianist. Those present included: Mr and- Mrs A. Henaerson, Misses Betty White (Puritan Maid), Pearly Hales (Cupid), Alice Henderson (Hawaiian Princess), Eileen O'Connor (Japanese Lantern), Susie Horne (Old-fashioned Bridge), Nance Henderson (Red and Black Jazz Pierrette), Joy Alley (Dutch Boy), Kathleen Nanfeivell (Country Cottage), Molly Hewson (Pierrot), Sadie Ruddock (Day_ and Night), Gwen Alley (Moth), Mavis Bowpn (Magpie), Louise Sims (Tally-ho), Edith Clague (Spanish Dancer), Messrs H. Parish, Geoff. Alley, Jim Burrows, Lester Henderson, Jack Faulls, E. Buckeridge, C. Gilchrist, Rov Willberg, Ross Henderson, R. Inwood, Leslie Mulligan, Meryll Johnson, and Crawford Somerset.

DANCE RECITAL. The dance recital by the pupils o£ Miss Margery Myers, to be held at the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening, promises to be of great interest. Miss Myers has spared no pains in her effort to eclipse any previous performance by the pupils of her academy of dancing, and she l is ably supported by lier classes. An attractive programme includes dances ranging from classical solos and beautiful ensemble numbers to humorous duos and solos, "while the combined .ballets cater for everybody. The list of soloists is headed by Miss Rona Vaughan, whose dancing is always a delight to witness. Prominence (is also given to the solos of Misses Edna Gill, Jessie Dickson, Lynda Scales, Peggy Hart, Betty Brown, Kathleen' Mathews, and Joan Meikle. A clever coster duo will be performed by Miss Kathleen Mathews and Master Terry Vaughan. From the ranks of the juveniles, solos will be given by Misses Joan Hughes Bernice Gentles, and Phylis Williams The Egyptian Ballet and "My Lady Dragonfly" are brilliant ensemble numbers, and the tiny tots will be seen in a number, entitled "The Second Minuet," with Joan Hughes'as the vocal soloist. The programme will be concluded with tho brilliant "Messengers of Love," in which about ninety pupils will take part. A full operatic orchestra will perform, under the direction of Mrs Margaret Middleton, with Miss Irena Morris as leader, and the performance will be conducted by Mr Hamilton Dickson. The proceeds ara being devoted by Miss Myers to local charities. The box plan is open at The Bristol.

WEDDINGS. SHILTON—IRVIN. At St. John's Church, Rangiora, on Wednesday morning, August 17tli. the Rev. J. F. Feron solemnised the marriage of Bessie Maud Irvin, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin, of Tua Marina, and William Leslie Claude Shilton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Shilton, of Kangiora. The bride wore a becoming frock of blue charmelaine and hat to tone. She was escorted by Mr A. Nunu, who gave her away. Miss Renna Shilton attended as bridesmaid, and Mr J. C. Thompson as best man.

WAREHOUSE DANCE. The annual social and dance of Sargood, Sou, and Ewen, Ltd., was held last evening at the Winter Garden, and proved a most enjoyable function. Items were contributed by Miss Spill er, Messrs H. Hobbs, L. Dear, and J. Lester. The various novelties introduced during the evening Contributed largely to the general good-fellowship of the gathering. Excellent music was provided by Jackson's Band. The committee, to whose efforts were due the successful carding out of the arrangements', comprised:—Misses Elsie Glasson, and Dorothy Spiller, Messrs J. Bradley, J. B. Bremner, and S. V. Besley (hon. secretary).

CONCERT AT ISLINGTON. The public hall at Islington was well filled with a very enthusiastic audience to receive the first visit of the Christchurch'Amateur Operatic Society The members ,of the company were Mrs Shaw, (pianist), Mrs Henderson, Misses P. Hollander, E. and I. Pedder, N. Nottingham, E. and J. Lynskey, Stevenson, Messrs H. Instone, Wyn Cowlishaw, 1?. Hale, B. Debenham, R. Nottingham, C. Wallace, and J. ■ All-, presst The audience were well rewarded for the way in which they filled the hall by the splendid programme, which was as follows: Opening chorus, the company; vocal solo, Miss Stringer;-sketch, Mr Instone; clerks' chorus, the Chosen Six; Quaker song, Miss Hollander; Toy Drum-Major, Mr Hale and chorus ; sketch, MissE. Pedder; vocal solo, Miss Ni Nottingham; dance duo, Misses E. and J. Lynskey; Red, Red Robin, Mr W. Cowlishaw and chorus; song, Mr Hall; Preparing for the Party, Miss Hollander and Mr R. Nottingham.;, dance, Miss, Btevens; Fishing, Mr W- - Cowlishaw' and chorus ; Sweet Child, Miss. E. Peddfer and Mr Hale; vocal solo, Miss N. Nottingham ; recitation, Mr W. Cowlishaw; sketch, Mr Instone ; Bye, Bye, Blackbird, Mrs Henderson and chorus; closing chorus,, company. During the interval, Mr R. Roberts, chairman of the School' Committee, presented Miss Ina McDonald with a framed certificate and two handsome books -from the Canterbury Education Board in recognition of her nine and a half years' unbroken school attendance. A very successful ' dance followed the concert, the music being supplied by Mr C. Wallace (piano ) and Mr J. Allpress (violin).