WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19161, 18 November 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receivo for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such Items 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.

Mr ai|i Mrs Hurst Seager returned yesterday from Hanmer Springs.

Mr and Mrs R. A. and the Missels Hammersley have returned from England and Australia. Miss Sadie Hammersley has been studying at the New Rhythm Centre, London, and will resume with the Alwyn School of Physical Culture.

Mr and! Mrs W. H. Rose, who returned to the Dominion by the R.M.S. Niagara, will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow morning from Wellington, and will be at Warwick House.

Miss Mazey, who recently underwent an operation in the Limes Private Hospital, is now recovering and is staying •with Mrs T. Robson (Wroxton terrace, Fendalton). Mr and Mrs A. S. Smith, have returned from an extended trip to England and the Continent.

Mrs Frank Tyrnons is returning today from a ivisit to Sydney. Mr and Mrs D. M. Scandrett (Invercargill) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Mr D. Foster (Wellington), Mr J. Russell (Nelson), Air and Mrs W. H. Southern Wellington), Mr Clinton Williams (Auckland), Mr G. W. iSomerville (Wellington), Mr S. de Beer (I>unedin), Miss Slatter (Nelson), Miss Reilly (Nelson), Mrs McMorland (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Moullin (Perth, West Australia), Mrs and Miss Craig (Hastings), and Miss P. Maher (Blenheim).

llecent visitors at Hanmer House were: Mr and Mrs McEnamey (Nelson), Mrs J. Clark (Christchurch), Mrs A. Oklfield (Temuka), Mrs Bryant (Temuka), Mr and Mrs T. Barfett (Christchurch), Captain Campbell (Wellington) Mr and Mrs" Brett (Christchurch), Mrs and Miss MacGuiness (Christchurch), Messrs C. O. and R. K. Dynes (Gore), Mr J. Broderick (Christchurch), Mr F. Cross (Napier), Mr «T. Thomas (Ashburton), Mr G. Donaldson (Christchurch), Mr 0. Calvert (Christchurch), Misses Horniblow and Sunckell (Wellington), Mr, Mrs and Miss Gregory (Blenheim), Mrs Orchard and Mr Orchard, jnr. (Christchurch), Miss Muir (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Bradley (Christchurch), Mr J.. Bradley and the Misses Bradley (Christchurch), Mr R. Brown (Ashburton), Mr J. Leighton (Christchurch), Sirs A. C. Millar (Invercargill), Mr A. Scandrett (Invercargill). The Society for Imperial Culture is holding its annual conversazione in the Winter Garden on Thursday evening,. December Bth. Mrs J. Shelley and Mrs Claude Sawtell will be joint hostesses on that occasion.

The Sumner-Redcliffs Rowing Club are holding another of their popular dances on Saturday, November 19th, in the Redcliffs Community Hall, where novelties will be introduced and a good orchestra in attendance. A very enjoyable concert was recently given in the Aranui Hall by the pupils of Mrs Enid Frye in aid of the Aranui School picnic funds. Items were given by Misses Eunice Weakley, Alice Chapman, Berwyn' Frye, Muriel Clothier, Eunice Penhalluriack, Ngaire Whitmore, Rona Hill, Lily Kinsella, Patricia Townsend, Peggy Storrar, Norma Sturrock, Ailsa Wilson, Lorna Richards, and Graham Clothier.

To-morrow morning in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre, the ladies of the refreshment stall at the forthcoming bazaar for the Sisters of the Mission will hold a sale of home-made cakes, savouries, preserves, jams, and produce. An excellent stock will be provided, and the prices will be reasonable.

On Saturday, December 3rd, commencing at 2.30 p.m., the St. Peter's Upper Riocarton garden fete will be held in tlhe beautiful grounds of Colonel Studholme's home, Middleton Grange, Upper Riccarton. Great preparations have been made for the fete, and in consequence the many attractive stalls will be stocked with goods to meet the needs of all, and in addition various games and side-shows will be held, and tea will be senved on the lawn. IRONING SUMMER, CLOTHES. To get the best ironing finish from Summer clothes it is necessary that Dove Starch should be used. Dove provides a delicious crispness simply through the fact that it is pure rice starch. Yet it costs no more than inferior brands. Ask your grocer for Dove Starch. —1

VERBENA ENTHUSIASTS. _ You are not asked to believe implicitly all the praises .you hear about Verbena Soap, for some people become so enthusiastic that their imagination runs away with them. On the other hand, don't disbelieve them—that would be unfair; Now! where should you draw the line? Why not try a bar of Verbena and discover for yourself. Then you'll understand why people talk so much about it. —2 Free Foot Examination. Mr Patterson, representative of Dr. Scholl's Institute (London, New York) now in attendance at H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. Foot sufferers should secure appointments early, as visit is limited to November 15th to 22nd. All advice free. 'Phone 694. —6

BEQUESTS BY WILL.

The will_ of the late Mrs P. J. Fryer, of Knowles street, Christchurch, included bequests totalling £SOO, allocated as follows: —£200 to the New Zealand Church Missionary Society; £250 to the Church Property Trustees, Christchurch, to be divided equally between the_ Melanesian Mission," the Maori Mission, the Papanui Parochial Fund, the Diocesan Board of Education, and the Diocesan' Deaconess Community; £SO to the Royal Society for the Health of "Women and Children.

CHRISTCHURCH FREE KINDER GARTEN ASSOCIATION.

The monthly general meeting of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association was held on November 16th in the rooms of the Y.M.C.A., when Mrs H. Thacker presided over the following: Mesdames Williams, Aschman, Empson, Taylor, Griffiths, Eobinson, Williamson, Hamlin, Leaver, Muff, Reaby, Dunbier, and Peverill, Miss L. V. Tabart, and the secretary. Apologies were received from Mesdames K. Hadfield, "J. R. Evans, and Rodda,

Eeports from the five free Kindergartens showed .that the local committees were all busily engaged raising their [ quota towards the general expenses of : the Association. Sunbeam had a fancy dress party in hand. Sydenham was arranging a jumble sale and a children's festival for December 3rd, the latter to take place in the children's playground on the corner of Queen and Wordsworth streets, for which a permit had kindly been granted by the City Council. The proceeds from this gathering will go to the building fund. Selwyn had just conducted a "coin" afternoon, and Richmond a fancy dress party. The latter was now arranging a flower show for December 3rd. The form of the breaking-up parties was left in the hands of each local committee. In order not to interfere with these parties it was decided to move the December meeting forward to December 12th, Amounts received were as follows: Phillipstown £lB 8s 10jd, Sydenham Building fund £5, general fund £10; Selwyn £8; Richmond £8 lis 3d. The thanks of the Association were tendered to Mr Cottier, at Phillipstown, and Mr Codyre, at Selwyn, for repairing the children's toys. A letter from Miss Scott, of the Phillipstown Kindergarten, asking for extended leave was received. Miss Scott is making a tour of Canada am", the States. It was decided temporarily to release Miss Scott of her engagement to the Association. A letter from Miss M. B. Scott, secretary pro. tem. to the Dominion Kindergarten Union, was read! The letter referred to the desirability of Kindergarten being represented at the Women's Conference to be held in 1928 in Honolulu. The meeting decided to ask Mrs T. K. Sidey to undertake the mission. Miss L. V. Tabart consented to act as the Association's representative on the New Zealand Council of Women.

PHILLIPSTOWN KINDERGARTEN.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ladies' Committee of the Phillipstown Free Kiudergarten was lield on Tuesday. Mrs T. E. Taylor presided. There were present Mesdames Griffiths, Williams, Sullivan, Empson, Arnold, Dunbier, Wyatt, Yates, Woodham, Misses Ryan and Thomas. Apologies were received from Mesdames Stuart, Bichards, Francis, Leaver, and Miss Gordon. The resignation of Mrs Read, owing to ill-health, was received with regret. Miss Suckling reported a very good attendance last month, and six names on the waiting list. The roll number was 83, highest attendance 77, lowest 11, average 61.11. Subscriptions for the month amounted to £o Is 10id. On November Ist, the kindergarten stuclents held an exhibition of their work at the Sunbeam Kindergarten. There was also a display of the children's work from the five kindergartens. Mrs Williams visited the school and kindly brought rusks and biscuits. Mr Cottier kindly mended the children's toys.

The teachers at present on the staff are: Miss Suckling (principal), Misses Cooke, Donaldson, Snowde® (from Deaconess House), and Shanks. The mothers have all arrangements well in han3 for the birthday party to be held this week.

The Ladies' Committee are arranging to hold a children's fancy dress party this month at the school. Mrs Dunbier handed in £3 Is from the Dance Committee, Mrs Woodham £7 as tße proceeds from euchre tournaments, Mrs Griffiths £3 6s from the stall. The secretary was requested to write to Miss Suckling on behalf of the committee to congratulate her on the improved attendance and the efficiency of the school generally. A letter was read from the late principal (Miss H. Scott), describing her visit to British Columbia.

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED. The lady members of the Elmwood Tennis Club arranged a party in honour of Miss Phyllis Du Feu, who is to be married next week. A tennis tournament had been arranged, but, owing to the inclemency of the weather on Tuesday, the gathering was held indoors, and through the generosity of Mrs S. R, Webb, a very happy afternoon was held at her residence in Norman's road. Mrs H. E. Hamilton, in making the presentation of a crystal jug, wished Miss Du Feu every success and happiness in her married life.

Amongst those present were: Miss Du Feu, Mesdames S. R. Webb, H. R. Hamilton, C. L. Hardie, A. H. Tocker, A- T. C. Sellers, G. G. Denniston, S. E. Minty, E. J. Smith, H. S. Manning, N. Tingey, S. G, Holland, M. W. Beaven C. H. Kersley, T. Checkley, L. J. Bayfield, Norrie, Morris, Tyre, Moore, and Werren, Misses Doris Webb, Effie Tracers, Elsie Holford, Marjorie Denton, Thelma Gee, Marjorie Cox Parnham, and Gibbons.

P.W.M.U. ANNUAL CONFERENCE. The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union annual conference was resumed yesterday morning, when a devotional half-hour began the day's work. An address was given by Mrs Merrington, of Dunedin. Reports of the travelling secretary, Training Institute, and international secretary were given. In the afternoon the annual meeting of the P.W.M.U. took place, at which the Moderator of the Assembly presided, and gave an address, urging the ladies to interest their husbands and brothers io giving to mission work. Miss McGregor spoke on home missions, and Mrs Millar, missionary on furlough from Canton, spoke on the needs of the Chinese .Church. She s&id that women there had their place on the Church Boards. The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, and the afternoon closed with the Benediction by the Moderator. Race Frocks for Carnival Week are now a feature at "Minerva Salon," Cashel street (over Jones, McCrostie). Specialists in Slenderising Apparel for Stont Women. 'Phone 3485. • —6

| WEDDINGS. BELL —MILLIKEN. At St. Peter's Church, Springfield, recently, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Myrtle Doris Milliken, youngest daughter of Mrs John Milliken, "Brooksdale," and Mr Arthur Thomas Bell, of Christchurch. The Rev. Mr Sparrow performed the ceremony, Mr Wright, of Annat, gave away the bride, while Mr F. White and Mr McCallum, both of Christchurch, acted as best man and groomsman respectively. Tho bride wore a charming French model frock of ivory tulle, daintily embroidered in silver andl mounted on a foundation of pleated georgette. Her veil of silver-embroidered tull,e fell from a coronet, of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink and white hothouse flowers. The two bridesmaids, Miss Gladys Milliken, sister of the bride, and Miss Norah Nutt, of Christchurch, wore beautiful sleeveless frocks of beige georgette over shell pink georgette, j trimmed with ecru lace and hand-mad'e flowers, and becoming beige crinoline straw hats banded with delphinium blue velvet. Little Noeline Nutt, niece of the bride, made a winsome flower-girl in her frock of shell-pink georgette, matching the rosebuds in her pretty basket. After the ceremony a reception was I held at "Brooksdale," where the guests were received by Mrs Milliken, assisted by Miss V. Milliken. When" leaving for the wedding tour, the bride was wearing a model frock of maize georgette, inset with lace, under a charmalaine coat of a deeper shade. Her smart little hat was of stitched taffeta to tone. A PLEASANT GARDEN PARTY. « ■ Mrs Percy Overton deserves the gratitude, not only of those who organised the garden party held yesterday at her Home in Fendalton road, but also of the many who attended the fete and enjoyed the privilege and pleasure of- :.trolling through the beautiful grounds. The long drive, with its stately sheltering trees, was bordered with beds of dainty old-fashioned "London pride," richly coloured marigolds, and fine rhododendrons, and alojtg the margin of the stream, which limits the garden on one side, grew arum lilies, white wistaria, and- many more rhododendrons in a great variety of colours. From the rustic bridges, which spanned the stream the visitors enjoyed a view of green lawns, picturesque islets, on which nodded flax and titree, and clear running water, where ducks and even a tiny brown duckling disported themselves happily. Tho party was organised by a number of ladies anxious to help the finances of St. Saviour's Babies' Home at Sumner, where a number of orphan babies are lovingly cared for in happy surroundings. The ladiSs have been working systematically for many months, and the results of their labours were seen on a well-stocked work stall, where a multiplicity of beautiful articles were offered for sale at very reasonable prices. In the shade of the trees was a cake stall, where business was so brisk that the entire stock was quickly disposed of, and, in the large drawing-room, tea was served. ■ From the verand'ali the strains of Margaret Middleton's Orchestra enlivened the gathering, and five pupils of the Peters-Gray School —Misses Nancy Buchanan, Yvonne Levvy, Peggy Hutchison, Mary- Clifton Mogg, and Brenda Ross—danced a Dutch dance on the lawn, followed by a Russian dance given by Misses Nancy Buchanan &nd Peggy Hutchison. Tho following were the stall-hold-ers: —Work stall, Mesdames E. J. Cordner.. C. M. OJlivier, George Weston, George Buchanan, Leslie Averill, and' Miss Winder; cake stall, Mesdames Charles Cooper, Frank Cowlishaw, Donald Dobson, Kenneth Macdonald, A. Iv. Firth, Douglas Anderson, W. H. Cooper, and Vesey Hamilton; tea stall, Mesdames Percy Overton, Irving Carney, T. Mill, assisted by Misses Betty Overton, Alice Pascoe, Fay Gibson, and Betty and Molly Black. Amongst the many present were: Mrs West-Watson and Mr C. E. Jones, presfdent of the Orphanage Board. The organisers of the fete .intend holding a similar gathering annually in aid of the Babies' Home.

PARTY AT CASS. A large number of friends were entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. E. J. Aitken (Cass), when singing, competitions, games, grid dancing were enjoyed. The rooms were artistically decorated with roses, • spring flowers, and native greenery. Instrumental items were contributed by Mr A. Taylor (cornet) and Miss Beth Rosanowski (piano). Songs were sung by Messrs C. Smith, A. Taylor, and B. Morris, the accompaniments for which were played by Mrs Aitken. The prizes for the competitions, which caused great amusement, were won by Messrs C. Smith, H. Pettit, A. Taylor, and H. White. Music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs C. Smith (accordeon) and A. Taylor (cornet). Mrs Aitken wore a frock of kingfisher green crepe de chine with a spray of varied coloured flowers. Those present were Mrs H. Rosanowski (Christchurch), Mrs A. Garlick, Mrs J. C. Buck (Rangitata), .Misses Beth Rosanowski, Ottillie Rosanowski, Violet Clapshaw (Christchurch), and Irie Mclntyre, Messrs H. Rosaiowski, Violet Clapshaw (Christchurch), and Irie Mclntyre. Messrs H. Rosanowski (Christchurch), W. Aitken, H. Pettit, A. Garlick, C. Smith (Kowai Bush),_ A. Taylor (Grasmere), H. Palmer (New Brighton), F. Joines (Springfield), H. White, G. E. Cooper (Wellington South), J C. Buck (Rangitata). B. Morris, J. Fox, C. Hudson, G. Wilson, D. Mayne, and A. Rosanowski (Christchurch). HOT _ WATER IN SUMMER. Housewives are beginning to face the problem of how to have hot water and a cool kitchen during the scorching summer days. A Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder solves the difficulty. The Mercer gives 50 gallons of beautifully hot water for only 4d, is so convenient, and is absolutely no trouble or worry. Enquiry is welcomed at J. | Mercer and Sons, 54 Oxford! terrace (near Montreal street bridge), where a working demonstration may be had. —1 A shilling advertisement in the classified section of The Press will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. —6