WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19202, 7 January 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receire for publication in the '•Women's Corner" ttem3 of social oc personal news. Sncn Items sbonld be fully autnenticated. and engagement notices must bear the signatnres of both parties. Correspondence Is invited on any rciatters affecting, or or interest to, rromen.

Mrs John Guthrie (Armagh street west) is visiting Mrs A. Grant, AVaiki road, Timarti.

Mrs D. J. Shea, and son (Colombo street north) are leaving on Monday for a holiday visit to Akaroa. Mr and Mrs Maurice Fell have returned to Cliristchurch, where they are staving with Mrs George Merton, Montreal street. They will leave for Waugauui on January 12th, when they will "move into the new St. George s School.

Miss Aroha Clifford (Fendaltou) and Miss Agnes Barrett (Papanui) aro leaving on Monday for the Hermitage, Mt. Cook.

Mrs E. 8. Millton (Rangiora) is included among the recent arrivals at Warner's Hotel.

Mrs and Miss Jean Duiilop fOnruhia) are spending a few weeks' holiday with Mrs Hamilton, Balgownie avenue, Wanganm. Miss Isobol Bates !ias ieturned to Christchurch after spending a fewweeks' holiday with Miss Jessie Stewart, Scargill, 'North Canterbury. Mrs Ross Bell (Belfast, Ireland) i* paying a visit to her brother, Mr J. O. !N*orrie, Warrington street. Mr Frank Jones (Cashel street West), his two children, and sister. Miss Jones, .i •■} quests at the Dominion Hotel. "i'.: v-iru. Mrs F Nowell Rockett (Mackenzie avenue) is staying with friends at Arnold street, Sumner. Mr and Mrs Dennis Neal, Miss Ncal. and Master Ncal (Nelson) and Mr and Mrs B. J. Brown (Christchurch) are staying at the Royal Hotel. Visitors from America staying at Warner's Hotel' include: Mr and i\lrs H. A. Stone (Vancouver, 8.C.), Mr P. M. Leavitt (Mass.. U.S.). Mr and Mrs G. T. Mullock_ (Dunedin) are registered at Warner's Hotel. Mrs H. »S. Wadley (Auckland) is staying at the United Service Hotel. Overseas visitors at the Clarendon Hotel are: Mr and Mrs A. E. AValker (England), and Mr and Mrs C. 801 l and Master Bell (England). . Messrs A. C. Heron, J. Heron,-and Miss Heron are- staving at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs Eliott (Palmerston North), and Dr. and Mrs Barnett and family (Dunedin) are guests at the Clarendon' Hotel. Miss P. Sweeney left yesterday on a holiday visit to Invercargill. Miss Weastell (The Hollies, Glentunnel) is spending the -neck-end in j Christchurch.

HOUSEWIVES' ALL-ROUND SOAP

Because of its great help to housewives, and its gentle action on clothes, Verbena Soap has become famous as a wash-d'ay need. But Verbena h.-js numerous other uses. Thousands of housewives find it the ideal all-round soap—ideal for dishes, woodwork, bathroom, and a perfect soap to keep the shades in clothes and curtains always bright and fresh. —2

The success of that party or picnic will be assured if the supply of ''Perfection Ice Cream" is adequate—it is noted for its purity and quality. 'Phone 5350. —ti

MILITARY PICKLE EXCITES APPETITE. A dash' of Military Pickle with cold meat transforms an ordinary meal into a feast of delight. The Military Pickle with its spicy flavouring and delicious, tang both nourishes and excites appetite, and stimulates it. Vout family need the Military Pickle—far health and for enjoyment. Grocers, everywhere, sell this popular condiment. —-1

H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, Christchurch. We specialise in all classes of Tourist Footwear. Our Mountainering Boots are the finest procurable, they give great, comfort to the feet, are absolutely waterproof, and give lasting wear. Clinkers kept in stock. For particulars write or 'phone 694. —6

MAKING BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES." To the woman wishing to have more and prettier clothes at no further expense than she is paying now, there will be a lot of interest in a booklet issued by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences Bearing the,-title "Dressmaking and Millinery Made Easy." This booklet will be sent to any interested person free on application to P.O. Bos 26, Te Aro G; Wellington. —2

Films of holiday snaps can be collected with finished photographs at 5 p.m., if brought into E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square, by 10 o'clock the same morning. This special service which E. Cameron Smith is offering is being appreciated by manv holiday-makers. —6

Found at GlanvHles —All the latest Creations in French and English perfumes, manicure sets, scent sprays, cut glass smelling salts bottles, beautiful French soaps and faco powders at prices to meet the requirements of all purchasing Christmas presents. See our window display, D. F. Glanville, 279 High street, Christehurcii. Telephone 2725. . —6

! Recent guests at the Hurunni Hotel include the following:—Mr and Mrs H. L. Penny, Master J. Penny, Mr and Mrs F. W. Sargent and family <i), Mr and Mrs G. Haigh and family C2>. Mr and Mrs T. Walton, Mr and Mrs It. Brown, Mrs X. Minogue, Mrs Harker, Miss Harrison. Miss F. Brown, Messrs G. Thompson, E. Sunckell. T. Walker. C. A. Davis. A. S. Campbell. F. Smith. H. J. More. W. Walton. J. C. Cannell, L. Stobart, W. Hunter, ar.d V. G. Fergusson. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Miss Etey (Auckland), Mr ajid Mr« E. Cook Onvercargill'), Miss Tyler (Auckland 1 ). Mr J. Jackson (Auckland?, Miss M. Hamilton (Wanganui), Miss R. Hamilton ( ttanganui), Mr H. Barrington (Kangiora), Mrs Waddclt (Timaru), Miss Waddell (Timarn), Mr P. Fraser (Auckland), Mr R. S. Lawrence Miss H. K. Dafrymplo (Dunedin). Miss J. Wemy&s (Wellington). Mr an'l Mrs Eichbaum CTimaru'), and Mr S. Brown HVanganui;. A i cry jjjeaiaut evening was spent at the iCtiaciice of Mr and Mrs Ohas. Thorp, who celebrated their silver Hedging, toasts wcix< drunk and many telegrams were read during supper. Among tho guests were:—Mr P. Taylor /Vancouver), Mr R. Laughton (London), Mr and Mrs Welsford (Invereargill), and others. Miss Gweu McCarthy, formerly u member of the Public Trust Office staff, Auckland, left yesterday for Sydney, en route to China as a mission sister. She volunteered for Foreign Mission service six years ago, and has the distinction of being the first to leave the Dominion, as members of the Notre Dame des Missions were hitherto recruited exclusively in England.—Press Association.

WEDDINGS.

PREBBLE—VEALE. A pretty wedding was &oleinuised recently at St. John s Church, Latimer square, when Walter Victor, second son of Mr and Mrs F. E. Prebhle, Redcliffs, was married to Edith E., elder daughter of Mrs and the- late Mr G. \V. Vealc, Heallicote Valley, the Rev. E. C. \V. Powell, of Sumner, being the officiating minister. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory crepe do chine inset with silk lace, and the orthodox wreath and veil. She carried an exquisite bouquet of Madonna lilies and maidenhair lern.

She was escorted by Mr T. Woodward (Cass) and attended by her only sister. Miss Olive. Veale, who acted as bridesmaid, wearing a pretty frock of desert rose crepe de chine and carrying a bouquet ot pink and mauve hothouse flowers.

Mr E. L. Prebble, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

The bride, on leaving the church, was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Mary Prebble, niece of the bridegroom. Mrs'Veale. mother of the bride, wore a black crepe de chine dress relieved with fawn georgette, and Mrs Prebble, the mother of tho bridegroom, wore a black reseda coat over a black silk dress.

Later, Mrs Vealc entertained Hip guests at the "Dorothy," High street, after which Mr and Mrs W. V. Prel>Me, the latter wearing a travelling dress of rosewood repp and silk, straw hat to naWi, left on a tour of the North Island.

ASHMORE—TOTHILL. A wedding of interest took place at St. John's Church, Latimer square, recently, when Esther, elder daughter of the late Mr and Mrs S. 0. Tothiil, of Christchurch, was married to Albert Switzer Ashmore, of Raetihi, The church was artistically decorated befriends of the bride. The Rev. Mr Owen Williams officiated. The! bride looked charming in a simple frock, of ivory georgette 'with an exquisite veil of Brussels lace, and carried a bouquet of cream and blush pink roses. She was given away by her brother. Mr T. W. Tothiil, and was attended by her sister, Miss Alicia Tothiil, who wore a frock of delphinium blue georgette and large picture hat to tone. Her bouquet was eomposed of deep red roses and sweet peas. Mr H. M. Chrystall acted as best man and the Messrs lan Cottrell and Lewis Black as ushers. A very pleasant reception was afterwards held at the home of Miss Norris, "Cuckfield," Page's road, where masses of pink sweet peas, delphiniums, and larkspurs made a charming setting to a very happy gathering. The bride and bridegroom afterwards left for their wedding .tour, the hride wearing an ensemble suit of bois du rose crepe de chine and hat to tone.

EMEBSON—BEAMAK". A pretty wedding was solemnised recently at the Methodist Church, Kimberleyj when Emma, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Beaman, was married to Albert, eldest son of Mrs and the late Harry Emerson, St. Albans. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The Bev. Mr Witherford, of Waddington, was the officiating clergyman, and Mrs A. L. Stewart presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of shell pink georgette with silver bead embroidery and brilliant trimmings, rucked on the hips, and finished with handker-

chief panels, while her long open sleeves were caught, at the wrist each in a narrow band, finished with silver tassels. Her . veil of shell pink tulle fell in soft' folds from a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink and mauve sweet peas and maidenhair fern.

The attendant bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Beaman, sister of the bride, wore cyclamen crepe de chine, the skirt being banded with guipure lace. Her hat of crinoline straw, was trimmed with ribbon and flowers to tone, and she carried a bouquet of mauve sweet peas and fern. The bride was also attended by Miss Joan McClure, who made a pretty flower-girl dressed in mauve georgette banded with lace. She wore a black silk hat, finished with posies, and carried a basket of pink and mauve flowers.

The duties of best man were carried out by Mr W. McClure.

Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Kimberley Hail, where about one hundred guests were entertained, and the usual toasts were honoured.

The bride's mother wore a frock of cinnamon bordered crepe de chine a smartly-trimmed hat to tone, and a handsome black fox fur. Her bouquet was of red roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of navy crepe de chine with touches of fawn, a navy hat to match, and a handsome fur stole. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and fern.

When the happy couple left for the wedding tour, the .bride wore-an ensemble suit of green silk repp, a silver grey hat, and a handsome grey fox fur.