WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19182, 13 December 1927, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tbo kady Editor wilJ be pleased to receive for publication in tbc ""Women's Coyner" item* cf eoclsl or personal Q6W3> Sucb items should be fully antucnllcatcd, aod engagement notices must bear tt*6 Mgnaturcß of both parties. Corretroondeace Is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Sir Alexander Spenco and Lady Sponce, of Dundee, fccotland, ivho are touring t'no Dominions, are at present staying with their nieces, the Misses Sharp, of Lansdowno. Mr.-: R. I. f.« Compte (Kairlic'l is at |:rerent M>er.iiing a holiday with Mrs T. Radford, Disraeli street. Mrs J. S. Thomson (Merivale) is leaving to-day for a visit to Jier son and daughter-in-law at Queensbcrrv Hills. Central Otago. Miss Aroha Clifford <lfendalton) has returned from a visit to Mrs Georyo Macdonald, Lowry Hills. Cheviot. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Miss Ruby Wilkin (Akaroa), Mrs Coxliead (Timaru). Mr Kenning (Nelson), Mrs Riley (Nelson), Miss Hunt (Nelson), and Mr and Mrs Corbett (Ghristchureh). Among tho recent arrivals at garner's Hotel are Mr and Mrs e '' ~ man (Hokitika), Mr and M.rs 15. Ciarlic and Miss J. do Vere (Melbourne). Mr and Mrs George Murray (South Canterbury). Mrs Laing (Napier)', and tho Misses Coulter (fseddou) are among the recent arrivals at the Clarcndou Hotel.

At the examination of shorthand-writ-ers and typista held in Ohristchureh lust month, the following candidates from St. Mary's Convent, Colombo street, were successful: —Senior Public Service: Doris Ralfc. Junior Public Service: Mona Goggin, Ida Grofski. Ia the examinations held in connexion with Pitman's, Melbourne, full certificates of proficiency in Pitman's shorthand were gained by: Doris Ralfe, Ida Grofski, Mona Goggin. Miss Clutha Sarieant, L.A.8., was hostess at a delightful party given at her home, Colombo street youth, last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being the holiday break-up of her pianoforte pupils. Lovely weather prevailing, games were enjoyed 011 the lawn, and later the young people adjourned indoors, where each child contributed a pianoforte solo. Miss Sarjeant also played to her pupils, and was presented with lovely bouquets from lluth Parish ar.d Noleen Anderson. A Christina gift was handed to each child, and afternoon tea brought a very happy gathering to a close. AN IDEAL WATER HEATER. Tha ideal -ay of keeping a constant supply of hot water during the summer months is with the Mercer Vacuum Electrio Cylinder. The Mercer is the only Vacuum Electric Cylinder on the market, and is most efficient, giving 50 gallons of hot water for only 4d per day. Call in for demonstration at J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terraco (near Montreal street bridge). —1 JOY AT CHRISTMAS. If you want to give your friends the Utmost joy at Christmas, choose your gift from the varied selection of manicure sots (from 2s 6d), boxes of soap (from 3s), perfume sprays (from 2s 6d). Compacts (from 2s 6d), Colognes (from 2s 6d), which E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square, has ju3t landed from London and Paris. —6 THE SAFEST WAY. The Verbena Way is the safest way to wash dainty silks, voiles, or sports clothes of any material. The soft, snowy Verbena suds flow back and forth through the material, gently loosening and rinsing away the dirt and dinginess. The lovely freshness of the original material is quickly restored with Verbena. —1 Something worth knowing.—Pannoll and Co., 105 Manchester street, make to order, all classes ot' surgical footwear, and keep in stock good fittings with special waist supoorts, which give ease and comfort to tired feet. We invite inspection, —G SOOTHLNG AND REFRESHING. It is not always possible to avoid unduly exposing your delicate skin to the scorching sun and hot winds. It is, however; possible to avoid the discomforting results of. sun- and wind burn by timely application of the right cream or lotion. We have m stock_ a large variety of soothing, refreshing, and protective preparations specially compounded for this purpose. D. Ferguson Glanville. Chemist, 279 High street. 'Phone 2725. —6 i_ SMART HOLIDAY FROCKS. Those who intend travelling at Christmas time will need a plentiful supply of summer frocks. For those girls who cannot afford to pay a dressmaker there is an easy way out of this difficulty. By joining tho Course in Dressmaking and Designing offered by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, anyone can learn to design and make the most intricate of garments at quite a' reasonable cost. Write to P.O. Box 2G, Te Aro G., Wellington, for Free Booklet and full particulars. —2

On Saturday morning, at Ballantvne'« Miss Lillian Kennard was hostess at ft delightful morning tea n-rty <nven io a number of lier eomor pupils. Those present included: Phyllis Robinson, Marguerite Minson, Bervl Flesher, Ran a Redpath, Marjorie Frostiek, Natalie Wood, Betty Greshani, llenie Lewers, Lesley James, Eileen Jackroan, Runa Hall, Esther Rose, Joan Rudkin. Dawn East, N'orcen Craddock, Marjorie Childs, Marjorie Alexander, Noel Cape-Wil-'iamson, Yivienno Taylor,. Ruth, Margaret, and Lois Ogilvie. Margaret. Wlietter. Kathleen Macready, Frances I),ivies, Nola Shand. Margaret "Webley, and Jocelyn Harrap. > pleasant little "china" evening uas given by Miss Lnglcy, at the residence of Mr and Mrs P. lngley, Opawa, in honour of Miss Eileen Patterson, whose marriage takes place this month. The" time quickly passed with games and conmetitions. Those present included: Mr and Mrs P. Inglcy, Misses E. I'atterson, Kura Dixon, J. Chis)!..)nj. J. Taggsrt, B- Davidson, Hamilton, M. Send all, P. Robinson, N._ Inglov. Messrs J. Robertson, C. Wilson, C. Dixon,-F. Hamilton. T. Sendall, LRobinson, W. Bradshaw, and RTaggart. Mrs Maria Wright, one of Nelson's; iu-si-known old ideritities, celebrated hi>;* 90th birthday last week. Mrs Wrigh't has a very wide circle of friends in Nelson, and indeed all over New Zealand, to many of whom she was l>cst remembered as housekeeper to her In-other, the late Mr Thomas Cawthron. She was in charge of her brother's lioustlwld for more t.han half a century. Mrs Wright received a large number of letters and telegrams on her birthday, and a large number of her Nelson friends called on her to wish her many happy returns. Tho old lady keens remarkably well, and but for a slight deafness is still in possession of all her facilities. She has a good memory of the events of her ion# life and also takes a keen interest in the affairs of to-day. At a well-attended meeting of Plunket nurses and others interested in the work of the Plunket Society, held in the City Council buildings yesterday, Sir Truby King gave a brief outlino of the outlook for Flunket Society work. Sir Truby said that ho and Miss Patrick would be away from New Zealand early next year to attend the Pan-PaciSic Conference for Women, which would be held at Honolulu in July. It would bo attended by representatives from alt parts of the world. The speaker and Miss Patrick would be able to visit the important centres of Europe, and spend perhaps two months in America in studying the work of tho Society and kindred bodies. It was eight years since the speaker and Miss Patrick had returned from a visit to other countries, and, in spite of the arrest of operations during and directly after the war period, it was expected that the last seven or eight years had seen a renewal of activity and much progress. The Society had started in London ■ less than ten years ago, but the organisation was now spending from £IO,OOO to £12,000 annually on the work. RECITALS AT SUMNER. On Friday evening, at the Parish Hall, the pupils of Miss Nancy Young gave an enjoyable pianoforte recital. Ihe hall was well filled by an appreciative audience. The pupils acquitted themselves most creditably. Those who contributed items were: Milla Ivempthorne, Valarie de Vilhors, Pat Dixon, Jo,in Senior, Gwen Gee, Phyllis Franklin, Sheila Stevens, Harry Stevens, Diamond Johnson, Montie de Villiers, Bob McLachlan, Aileen Smith, Phyllis Smith, Marjorie Chambers, Areti Andrews, Olive Burch, Una Powell, Kathleen Dobson, and Misses Eunice Whitfield, Muriel Whitfield, and Nancy Young. At tho conclusion of the musical-, items, an amusing dialogue, entitled "I'lie First Prize," was given, tho performers being prettily dressed in late Victorian costumes. Those taking part were Misses Muriel and Eunice Whitfield, Una Russell, Areti Andrews, Olive Burch, Marjorie Chambers, and j Aileen Smith. The Sumner pupils of Mrs W„ Cooke (Riccarton), gave their annual recital in the Parish Room on Saturday afternoon. In response to a large number of invitations, the building was filled. A v-aried programme of vocal and pianoforte items was presented by both the senior and the junior pupils. At the conclusion afternoon tea was served. The following was the programme: Piano solos, Joan Ambridge, Joan Falconer, "Mocking Eyes"; Ainsley Cook, "My Lady"; Miss W. Barrett, "Piper June"; Mrs Wathew, "Norwegian Dance"; F. Ambrid'ge, "Leona"; Dorothy Newburgh, "Russian Dance"; Mrs Gough, Dulcie Pye, "Mignon"; Miss W. Barrett, "Prelude"; Elite® Crosby, "Barcarolle"; J. Sleeds, "Berceuse"; B. Falconer, "Serenade"; Jack Crosby "Jue D 'Esprit" ; F. McDougall, "Land of Dreams" M. Mercer, "A Dream Song"; D. Wenmoth, "On the Lake"; Miss Smith, "La Pouppc Valsante" D. Pye, "Pantomime" (pi-anoforte duet with Mrs Cooke; Mrs Mercer, "Nita"; Mr F. Ambridge, Mrs Wathew and Miss Smith, "V*alse Brilliante"; M. Truscott, "Tarantelle"; D. Newburgh, "Evening Song"; Elise Crosby, "Fairy Queen"; J. Gerrard, "Valse des Fleurs" ; W. Barrett,. "Rhapsody" ; songs, Jessie Gerard, "Over the dow"; Mrs J. Langdale, "Ring, Bells, Ring"; Miss Sherrard, "My Ain Folk"; Mrs Falconer, "May Day ! Mora"; Mrs Brake, "Entreat me not I to Leave Thee"; Mrs Wathew, "A Birthday" and "Good Morning"; Mrs : Cooke, Mrs J. Langdale, "Farewell to My Home"; Mrs T. Gough Mrs Wathow, "Nymphs and Fawns": W. Barrett, "Thou Hast Bewitched Me"; Mrs Brake, "Three Fishers." PARTY AT WEEDONS. A pleasant evening was spent recently in the Weedons schoolroom, to celebrate tho coming-of-age of Doris, 1 younger daughter of Mr and Mrs D. | Wilson. Tho evening was spent in games, competitions, and musical items, rendered by Mrs J. Chambers, Misses L. Chambers, W. Early, V. and A. Curragb, Messrs R. Chambers; F. Foote, and W. Langford. Those present were: Mesdames Wilson, Harvey. Nelson, Thompson, Mr and Mrs E. Langford, Mr and Mrs E. Greaves, Mr and Mrs J. Chambers, Mr and Mrs T. Witty, Mr and Mrs H. Marshall, Mr and Mrs J. Allison, Mr and Mrs ,T. Watson, Mr and Mrs f.. B. Manion. Mr and Mrs J. Curragh. Misses D. Wilson, M. Wilson, X. Butcher. M. Butcher, W. Early, L. Chambers. E. Harvey. V. Curragh, A. Curragh. R. Greavos, M. Greaves, M. Ryan. T. Rvan. E. Trounce, F. 1.-iitcford. G. Langford, Messrs T/. Hight. D. Butcher. M. Butcher, R. Chamber*, r„ Chambers, F. Foote W. Lanjrford, .T. Hampton, G. Ryan. H. Sapsford. E. Wilson, and W. Davis. "I. have given Duckhanr's X.P. 5 a good trial in my Case Tractor and found it to exceed all expectations,'-' writes Mr Wilf. Tiill, Laghmor, Ashburton. "I ran the tractor for 535 hours on full load without changing the oil and without stoppage of any kind. Ido not know'of any other oil to equal this test of over 500 hourß at a temperature of ISO degrees to consume 10 gals, of oil, and still retain a good compression, which is equal to a car doing 30,000 miles on the same consumption.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Aymes (Wellington) is the guest of the Misses Sunaway (Bidwill street). Mr aud Mrs Tank (Timaxu) are visiting Haumer. Mr a ,id Airs J. W. Adams (Wai-iti road) are visiting Ohristchurch, Mr and Mrs G. J. Wallace (College road) have returned from a visit to tho West Coast. Mrs Hoover (Duuedin), who was tho guest of Mrs Ussher (Sefton street), left for England yesterday. Miss Sims (Dunedin) arrived yesterday, and is the guest of Mrs W. Priest (.Bank street). ' Mrs Driscoll (Winton), who was the guest of Mrs Martin (Rose street), has left for Christchurch. ~ „ , Miss Shakespeare (Auckland), who was the guest of Mrs Mirams (Beverley road), has left to stay with Mrs Crowe anf'Mrs Shell (Wellington) arrived in Timaru yesterday to take charge of St. Saviour's Orphanage Mrs C. MacFarlane (North Canterbury), who has been visiting Timaru, is now staying with Mrs C. Miller (Orari). , Recent arrivals at the Grosyenor Hotel inctude: Miss G. Hullett (Christchurch), Messrs P. Barr (Dunedin), R. F Barr (Dunedin), R. B. Gibbons (Wellington), R Foote (Dunedin), N. 11. Baker (Wellington), D. Hawker (Christchurch), W. W. Kaye (Christchurch), A. M. Robertson (Christchurch), and A. E. Flood (Sydney). Recent arrivals at the Hydro Grand Hotel include: Sir Bruce and Lady Stewart (Pigeon Bay), Mrs Allan (Auckland), Mrs Gray (Pigeon Bay), and Miss Ferguson (Wellington). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs H. Millard (Auckland), Mr and Mrs G. A. Bell (Dunedin), Messrs R. W. Mathieson (Christchurch), E. H. Roberts (Dune>din), E. Johnson (Christchurch), JWhite (Auckland). J. W. Burtenshaw (Auckland) B. Miller (Oamaru), M. F. Si>ence (Dunedin), G. A. Munro (Christchurch). C. E. Forbes (Christchurch), H. Hanna (Christchurch), and L. Millar (Auckland). Recent arrivals at the Empire Hotel include: Messrs R. P. Meek (Invercargill) and D. Stalker (Invercargill).

MATERNITY NURSES.

WHANGAREI HOSPITAL'S RECORD.

(MESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WHAJ\ T GAREI, December 12. In the maternity nursing examinations last June Sister S. Collier, of Whangarei Hospital, beaded the list. This is the third time sucli an honour has been achieved by members of the local hospital staff, Sisters Euff and Bayley haying previously headed the list. To-day during the luncheon adjournment Mr T. Ellis, chairman of the Hospital Board, presented Sister Collier with a gold medal in recognition of her achievement. Mr Ellis declared that the successes obtained not only spoke highly for the nurses themselves, but also i'or their tutors. He congratulated Sister Collier upon the honour she had won, not only for herself but for the hospital. In reply, Sister Collier said that she felt proud of having won tlie success for the institution. At the call of Matron Cookson cheers were given for Sister Collier and also for Sisters Euff and Bayley and for the other candidates who had passed the examinations. BIRTHDAY PARTY. At the invitation of Mr and Mrs J. F. Sendall, a very pleasant evening was spent in the Y.W.C.A. Cafeteria, High street, on Saturday, to celebrate the 21st birthday of their only daughter, Mavis. ' The supper room and tables were prettily decorated with pink and whit© flowers. The two-tiered birthday cak© was lit witli 21 candles and decorated with small kewpies. Tho ! health of the guest of the evening was proposed by her uncle, Mr H. 1* leek, and in responding, her father presented her with a souvenir key. _ Tho evening was spent in music and dancing, a violin solo by Mr Bernard Barker, and an instrumental trio, comprising Messrs Bernard Barker (violin), Reg. Jones ('cello), and Miss Garden at the piano being greatly enjoyed. Other delightful items were: Piano duet, Misses Alice and Annie Gibb; 'cello solo, Mr Reg. Jones; violin solo, Miss Marion Gibb; song, Messrs Arthur Pennells and Fred Ball. A most amusing item was a duologue acted by Miss Ivy Robinson and Miss j Mavis Sendall. Dance music was ably j supplied by Mr Iran Perrin. The lucky spot waltz was won by Miss Cooper and Mr Cliff Deycll, the Monte Carlo j foxtrot by Miss Reita Mallouk and Mr | Tom Nunan, and a competition by ! Miss Jean Timms and Mr Ted Airs, j The following were those present: Mr and Mrs J. F. Sendall, Mr and Mrs A. Pennells, Air and Mrs H. Fleck, Mr and Mrs W. Fleck, Mrs Fleck, sen., Mrs R. Allan, Misses Ritia Townsheud, Helen Telford, Vida Otlev, Reita Mallouk, Doris Mallouk, Alice Gibb, Nancy Airs, Myrtle Cordner, Annie Gibb, Ivy Robinson, Gladys Fleck, Mavis Murray, Marion Gibb, Alice Taylor, Gra-e Archbold, Marion Men-zies-Gibb, Freda Cooper, Ilia Joues, Miav Garden, Lally Rosindale, Eileen Paterson, Lorna Cordner, Eileen Berry, Jean Timins, Miss Menzies, Rose Garden, Miss Melton, Mavis Sendall. Messrs Jim _ Robertson, Harry Hawker, Willis Wilkinson, A. J. Coomber. Bernard F. S. Barker, Reginald Jones, Cliff Deyell, Reg. Dick, Norman Larcombe, Endon Ball. Ted Airs, Bob Kent, Frank Sullivan, Lester Haberfield, Fred Ball, Ivan Perrin, Fairley Vincent, • Tom Nunan, Harold Cordery, Cliff Brunt,' Dick Carson, Trevlvn Sendall, Leicester Sendall,

ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE.

Tlie annual distribution of prizes of St. Bede's College, held last night in the Memorial Hall at Papanui, was preceded by a really good entertainment, which was received with marked approval by a large gathering of parents, friends, and—severest of critics—many young "old boys" of the college. The programme opened with "The Trial Scene" from "The Merchant of Venice," in which the exacting rolo of Shylock was creditably played by K. McMenamin. Frank Foster was a great success as Antonio. He has a tine voice—not so full-toned and melodious as that of Staunton, who, iu previous years, was the outstanding performer in dramatic work at St. Bede's, but very pleasing, and his enunciation is good. But perhaps the greatest praise is due to J. Brosnahan and P. Blanchlield, for to them fell fclio parts of Portia and Nerissa respectively, and, allowing for the difficulty of boys playing feminine parts, they did splendidly.' Others in the cast were A. Cotter (the Duke of Venice), W. Quirk (Bassanio), G. Joseph (Gratiano), A. Matheson (Salerio), J. Blackmoro (Salarino), T. Anisy and A. George (officers of the Court of Justice). In the second part of the programme K. McMenamin and J. Blackmoro appeared in very different role 3, the for. ! mer playing a violin solo with distinction and Blaekmore contributing a piano'solo. F. Foster recited a stirring poem, "Oates," J. Ward and D. O'Brien played a pianoforte duet, and the Rev. Father Outtrira received an enthusiastic encore for his artistic ren- ! dering of a recent composition, "A Hymn for Aviators." Mr J. S. Barrett, at the invitation of the Rector, the Rev. Dr. V. Geaney, S.M., presented the Cricket Association's cup to the captain of the winning team, and hoped that St. Bede's would in the future frequently win the honour of holding the coveted trophy. Amongst those present were his Lord- ! ship Bishop Brodie, Rev. Fathers i O'Hare, T. Hanrahan, J. Hanrahan, Dr. Kennedy, Fathers Kevin McGrath, A. Cullen, Minehan, Brown, and Daly, the first St. Bede's ex-pupil to be ordained a priest, Mr and Mrs Walter Clifford and Miss Aroha Clifford, Mrs T. Cabill, Mr and Mrs Cyril Ward, Mr J. S. Barrett and Miss Agnes Barrett, Misses Daly, Mr and Mrs A. S. Gurney, Mrs A. Malley, Mrs McLaren, Mrs D. J. Shea, Miss Mina Ward, Miss Lucy Cowan, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hay ward, Mr P. P. J. Amodeo, Mr A. S. Nicholls, Mrs Comer (Dunedin), Mrs Driscoll (Winton), Mr and Mrs W. J. McMenamin, Mr P. Walsh, Miss Brophy, Mrs P. O'Connell, Miss H. Torrance, Mrs Norman Duncan, Miss S. Duncan, Miss Jean Gurney, Mrs T. Aspell, Misses Haughey, Mrs Hannafm, Mis Kennedy, Mrs f.. McGregor, Mrs E. Armstrong, Mrs Ihindle. Mrs Egdin, Misses Ccsgrove, Mrs E. P. Wall, Mrs E. McCullougli, Misses P. and B. Wall, N. McCullougli, Mis 3 B. O'Boyle, Miss E. Ewing, Mrs M. Driscoll, Mrs Neo, Mr and Mrs Peter Walsh, Mrs Ha I ley, Mrs W. Britten den, Miss Doreen Brittenden. Miss I. Mannix, Miss P. Ewing, Miss Mayo, Miss Beryl Kingan, Mrs Galvin, Mrs F. Tymons, Mrs Torrance, Messrs. P. Barrett, R. Lattimore, and R. Sunley.

OBITUARY.

MRS J. C. ROWLEY. The death occurred yesterday, at her residence, Welleeley, Invercargill, of Mrs John Cotton Rowley, in her eightythirc'. yer.r. .Mrs Rowley was a daughter of the Ven. Archdeacon Mathias, and spent many of the .earlier years of her life in Christchurch. She married Mr ,T. C. Rowley about 1563, and they lived on the Avondale Station. Southland, up to the time of his death. Later Mrs Rowley and her family moved to Invercargili, where she has resided for the pa?t twenty-five years. She leaves four 6ons and five daughters to mourn their loss.

Thirty threepenny-bits were solemnly handed by a bridegroom to the regis, trar of Dorkin?, Surrey, recently. H 0 had promised his fiancee to marry her when he had saved the fee in "threepennies."

WEDDINGS.

FLETCHER—PHILPOTT.

A wedding was solemnised recently at the Horsley Down Presbyterian Church, Hawarden, when Ivy Jane, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Philpott, "Coldstream," _ Mason's Flat, Hawarden, was married to James lidward. eldest eon of Mr and Mrs E. Fletcner, "Patoa," Medbury. Mr D. McFadden presided at the organ, and the Rev. J. C. Newlands. or Waiau, was the officiating minister. The church was decorated for the occasion by friends. The bride, who was given iiway by her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory georgette, lightly beaded in crystal inset «'itu panels of silver lace. The ii'iiisfc was pouched by horizontal _ rucking, ®- dinmente buckle holding in place a soft sash. Her beautiful hand-embroidered veil fell in «oft i'olds from a bandeau of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Daphne Fletcher and Miss Pauline Tindali, wore simple frocks, the former in shell pink crepe de chine, and tho latter in a delicate shade of mauve crepo de chine. Both frocks were made alike with front panels of Guipure lace, and finished with hand-made flowers at shoulder. Their hats were of crinoline straw to tone and each carried a posy of flowers in harmonising tints. Mr Leslie Fletcher was best man, and Mr Lester Philpott groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by the bride's parents at their residence. The bride's mother wore a handsome frock of 'navy blue wool crepe de chine, and hat to tone. Tho. bridegroom's mother wore a navy blue marocain frock under a smart tailored black satin coat, and a black crinoline hat. Later the bride and bridegroom left on their wedding trip, the bride wear-

ing a smart coat blue wool m bodice trimmed with a visca straw hat_to_f aic

uendebson-^S^ The adding «« # iy at St. Andrew . iP*r cLreb, of the ceremony. «»« *" | her father, wore & pink over i embroidered in PS veil was McDon aid and. Jtjjj grety Miss McDonald pale blue lacejjyj,yirAgjf and a carried apW .JJgjjß totfji her frock. . Mu»£' The bridegroom b a C n be fl«d »Ir A. the"bride, M he h ß meItS" 1 t S"