WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19212, 19 January 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor trill be pleated to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal ncw3. Sucb ttems should bo fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to. womeu.

Mrs George Harris and .Miss Bessie Harris (Deans avenue) have Iclt tor a visit to the north. Miss Laura Bunting, the well-known Wellington journalist, who recent,v returned from a world tour, has joined ihe staff of the '"'New Zealand HeraUl, Auckland. Miss Bunting was for many years on the staff of the "Dominion, Wellington.

Miss Nancye le, Cren (Murray place) is leaving to-day to visit Mrs Keith Parkinson (Kaituna). Mrs Herbert Hamilton has sailed for Svdnev, where she will join the s.s. Tasman for the Malay States, where in future she will reside.

Mr and Mrs John Packer arc staying with Mrs Buss (Fendalton).

Mrs A. Wood and her daughter, Miss Marjoric AVood (Timaru), who hine been tho guests of Mrs G. Thomson (Stravcn road, Fendalton), have lett for tli© West Coast

Mrs J. Hanlev and Mrs J. \aughan (Darfield) accompanied by Miss Amy Pierce (Sydney) have returned home after visiting friends in North Canterbury.

Mr and Mrs J. E. Tennant (Wellington) are staying at the Royal Hotel.

Mr and Mrs H. L. Delamore (Dunedin) are guests at Warner's Hotel.

Mr and Mrs C. C. Mark (Dunedin) are guests at the United Service Hotel.

Recent visitors- at Gainsborough House, Governor's Bay, include: Mr and Mrs uaker (Cliristeliurch), Mrs and Miss Horrcll (Rangiora) Miss Gulliver (llangiora), Miss Davis' (New Brighton), Miss Hooper (Cashmere Hills), and Mr Campbell (Cliristchurch).

Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal inclifie: Mr and Mrs J. A. Ambrose (Auckland), Mr F. C. G. Simmonds (Wellington), Mr A. Mitchell (Wellington), Misses M. M. and F. E. Willocks (Balclutha). Mrs R. S. Mitchell (Naruakoa), Miss Mitchell (Oamaru), Miss E. Fraser (Timaru), Mr Eric Wilson (Auckand), Mr A. H. Fraser (Timaru), Mr D. Ritchie (Cliristchurch), and Mr and Mrs Dalgleish (Le Bon's Bay). On Friday morning at 11 o'clock in the Mayoress's room in the City Council Chambers, a meeting will be held of all ladies interested „in the . immediate relief of tlie iiHemployed.. A large and representative gathering of ladies will attend. '

In gratitude for the care'given at Karitane Baby Hospital to ber daughter and grandchild, who'were both irt residence at the Mothers' Cottage, a grateful grandmother, who prefers to remfliji. anonymous/; has presented the Karitaiie .• '• nurses with • "lipautitul gramophone and two and a-half dozen records. Needless to say, her generosity is greatly appreciated by tho nurses.

KISSPROOF GIRLS. You've seen them —beautifully complexicncd—alluring —fascinating— Kissproof, girls. They wouldn't bo without Kissproof, they "know the value of this new creation of rouge, lipstick, and powder. Kissproof is waterproof. It stays on—and is so. utterly natural it. flatters every complexion. Kissproof rouge, powder, and lipstick are obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6

PLENTY. OF HOT "WATER. Not a fire to light—not even a inatcn to strike. Yet at all times an abundance of .piping-hot water when you install a' Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. The Mercer heats 50 gallons of water for only 4d daily. Call in for a free working demonstration at Mercer and Sons, 54 Oxford terrace (n<?ar Montreal street' bridge). —I

EASIER WASHING. How much easier it is for you and your clothes when you wash with Verbena Soap. Dirt simnly flies before the surging bubbles of Verbena and the clothes coine out so fresh and sweet and clean wtiha minimum of rubbing. Verbena is an ideal soap to take with you on your holidays. —1

Found at Glanvilles —All tbe latest Creations in French and English perfumes, manicure sets, scent sprays, cut glass smelling salts bottles, beautiful French soaps and face pofrderj at prices to meet the' requirements of all purchasing presents. See our window display, D. F. Glanrille, 279 High street, Christchurch. Telephone 2725. —6

The success of that" party or picnic will be assured if the supply of "Perfection Ice Cream" is adeguate—it is noted for its, purity and quality. 'Phone 5350. —6

THE TABLE LINEN. The linen cupboard is the treasure chest of the ultra-fastidious housewife —the test of the perfect table is the quality of the linen damask. But the linen to look its best requires tha soft satin-smoothness, tho suppleness and body given to it by a perfect starch like Dove Brand. Superior as the quality of Dove Brand Starch is, it costs no more than other starches. —1