WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19220, 28 January 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" tt#ns 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.

Mrs E. A. "Williamson (Southbrook) is spending a holiday with Mrs C. H. Watson, Te Koa Glen, Greenpark. Mrs Gourlay and children (North East Valley, Dunedin) have returned home after spending the holidays with Mrs Hector McLean, "The Pines, Wakanui.

Mr and Mrs P. J. Werren (R'c«irton), who have been spending a holiday in the southern lakes district, returned to Christchurch yesterday. They were accompanied by Miss N. Riordan, Messrs H. H. Werren, and C. Fuller. Miss Saidee Manchester (Rossall street), who has been spending the NewYear in Waimate and Timaru, has now left for the Milford Track.

Dr. and Mrs Richard W. Anderson and Mr Denis Anderson, who have been spending a holiday at the Lodge, Hanmer Springs, returned to town last evening.

Mrs St. John Buckley (London) is a guest at 86 Armagh street. Mrs R. G. Petre (St. Albans) has returned from a short visit to Heretaunga.

Mrs Nixon (Feudalton), who has been visiting relatives in Marlborough, returned to Christchurch last night. Mr i and Mrs Kenneth Robinson (Fendalton), who have been spending a holiday in Australia, are returning to Christchurch early next week. Mr and Mrs Nathan Smyth are leaving on Tuesday for the North Island, en route for South Africa, where they intond to reside.

Mr and Mrs W. H. Clark and family (Bealev avenue), who have been spending a-holiday at the Hermitage, Mt. Cook, are returning to Christchurch on Monday.

Miss Barbara Rutherford.(Blenheim) is the guest of Mrs Percy Overton, Fendalton road.

Miss Fay Gibson (Fendalton) is paying a short visit to Hanmer Springs. Miss E. McElligott (Dunedin), Mrs John Bruges (Adelaide), and Mr and Mrs Reginald Inglis (Sydney) are among the guests at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs Ochiltree and the Misses Ochiltree (Perth), Mrs R. Farrington (Perth), Mrs Crago, Miss Crago, Miss Wileener (Sydney) Miss P. Inkster (Devon), Mr and Mrs J. S. Ross (Dunedin), and Mrs H. Kirkcaldie (Wellington) are staying at Warner's Hotel. •The engagement is announced of Elsie,, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Nimmo Dunedin, and Dr. Clarke Hanan, elder son of the Hon. J. A. and Mrs Hanan, also of Dunedin.

"Our trial order of Duckham's oil has turned out a huge success," writes the manager of the Timaru Herald Co., Ltd!. "A barrel lasted longer than any other previous barrel and the cars ran sweetly with less carbonisation than hitherto. We consider Duckham's oil has not only given satisfaction as far as quality is concerned, but by its extra life justifies its purchase on price alone." — 1

Paimell and Co., 105 Manchester street, 'phone 694. Attractive Shoes at attractive prices, A few bargain lines: Ladies' Bostock patent fancy strap shoes, Louis heels, 355, reduced to 22s 6d; ladies' putty glace shoes, low heels, reduced to 22s 6d; ladies' tan glace shoes, low heels, reduced to 17s 6d. We invite inspection. r-6

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

GRANDPA BUYS KISSPROOF., Hearing of the remarkable qualities of Kissproof, the new waterproof lipstick, Grandpa decided not to be left out of the running. He called at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square, and bought a stick for Grandma. "This will make a real flapper out of her," he chuckled as he strode out. Send to E. Cameron Smith for free booklet: "The Secret of Perfect Make-Up.," —6 Found at Glanvilles—All the latest Creations in French and English perfumes, manicure sets, scent sprays, cut glass smelling salts bottles, beautiful French soaps and face powders at prices to meet the requirements of all purchasing presents. See our window display, D. F. Glaaville, 279 High street, Christchurch. Telephone 2725 —6 HOME SEWING HELPS. Every woman who sews or wishes to sew will be surprised and delighted with the Dressmaking and Milhnery Course of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. This course teaches you easily and quickly in your own home how to make lovely dresses, hats, and other garments. Write to-day to P.O. Box 26, Te Aro G, Wellington, for free copy of booklet, "Dressmaking and Millineiy'Made Easy." Such puts you under no obligation whatever. —2

Mrs Hamilton Gould and her children (Hereford street) are spending a holiday at the Rakaia Fishing Huts. Mrs Arthur Gard'ner (Dunedin), who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, returned to the south yesterday.

Miss Kathleen Rogers, of Lyttelton street, Spreydon, is at present touring the AVest Coast with Mr and Mrs McBratney, of Dallington. Mr and Mrs E. H. Whilmore (Wairoa. Hawke's Bay), who have just concluded a month's motoring tour of the South Island, are now in Christchurch and are staying with Mrs WMtmore's sister, Mrs H. A. Martin, Cashmere. Mrs I. J. Weblev (Richmond) and Miss Monica Kelly (Halswell) left on Thursday evening for. Wanganui, where they will remain for two or three months.

Latest arrivals at the Hotel FederaJ include—Mr G. L. Ronayne (Wellington), Mr Ron. Adamson (Oamaru), Mr 0. B. Brady (Perth), Mrs and Miss Munt (Wellington), Miss A. S. Davidson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. H. Muir (Timaru), and Mr G. W. Armitage (Temuka).

A splendid stock of home-made cakes, pastry, cream, and all kinds of country produce will be offered for sale at reasonable prices this morning in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre. The proceeds ere in aid of the Sumner Catholic Open-Air School Fund. The first of three concerts which Mrs Burnes-Loughnan has organised to relieve the distress caused by unemployment will be held to-morrow night in the Liberty Theatre. The programme will be provided by the Liberty Orchestra under the conductorship of Mr K. Jamieson, Madame Gower Burns, Misses Jessie King, Olga Wacked, M. Nelson, Messrs Bernard Rennell, Robert Allison, and J. Lawjence. Tickets are obtainable at the Black and White Sweets Shop. Two more concerts will be held, one on Sunday, February sth, and another on February 12th. A pleasant tennis party, arranged by Mrs C. Uren, was played on Edgcware courts on Thursday last, the gathering being in honour of Miss B. Luisetti. Some interesting games were played, the winners of the tournament being Mesdames Layton and McGillivray. Those taking part in the play were: Mesdames Harris, Layton, Benjes, Christianson, McGillivray, U re "> Elmes, A. Beanland, Forgie, C ark, Bradford!, Misses Benderson, Hamilton, Luisetti, Reynolds, and Jackman.

DINNER PARTY AT "ELMWOOD."

Bis Excellency the Governor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson) and Lady Alice Fergusson gave a dinner party last evening at "Ehnwood." The guests were air Joseph and Lady Ivmsey, Lady Wigrani, Colonel J. and) Mrs Studholme, Mr and Mrs .Norton i'raucis, Mrs Roileston, and Mr J. H. Rhodes. THE LATE MRS ELIZABETH AYERS. There passed away, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Rule, Stanley street, Christchurch, Elizabeth Ayers, widow of the late Thomas Ayers, of Woodend, both of whom were very well-known and highly respected residents of that district. Mrs Ayers was born in England, but came out with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Stevens, to Christchurch, at a very early age. The family almost at once settled in Woodend, where in later years Mrs Ayers was married and continued to live at Woodend until a year ago, when she sold her home and came to Christchurch to reside with her youngest daughter, Mrs Keith Little.

The deceased lady led a very active and useful life and was an ardent worker in connexion with the Methodist Church, where her musical gifts and capabilities were appreciated always. Her health has been very delicate during the last few years. Amongst her wide circle of friends, she was much beloved for her gentle and most patient disposition, , which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact.

The funeral left Christchurch for the Woodend Methodist cemetery, where the Revs. Cuming and Odell conducted the service, the ball-bearers being Messrs R. Ayers (son), W. Vaughan, W, Rule, and K. Little (sons-in-law). There were numerous beautiful floral tributes testifying to the worth and popularity of deceased, and many old friends of the family were present to pay their last respects. Mrs Ayers had a family of nine children, of whom two sons, Frank and John Douglas, predeceased her. The daughters are: Mrs 11. Tindall and Mrs J. M. Cole (Auckland), Mrs W. Vaughan (Timaru), Mrs W. Rule and Mrs K. Little (Christchurch), and the sons are Leslie Ayers (Matau, Taranaki), and Roy S. Ayers (Kaiapoi). Two sisters also survive her, Mrs W. J. Hopkins and Mrs J. ButcHer, both of Stratford, Taranaki. On the Sunday following her death, a memorial service was held at the Methodist Church, where the family have been members for so many years, the preacher, being the Rev. Cuming.

TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.

The dining-room of 42 Dominion avenue, Spreydon, was a scene of merriment when William Charles Bailey, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Bailey, celebrated hu; twenty-first birthday. The room 'was prettily decorated with streamers and coloured lighting effects. Amongst those present were: Mr W. J. Wilson, Mr Dave Wilson, Misses Marjorie Pearce, Alma Cleaver, Joyce Pearce, Betty Freear, Elian Pearce, Effie Pearce, Mr and Mrs R. T. Bailey (Wellington), Mr and.Mrs W. Bailey, Miss Gwen Bailev (Wellington), Mr William Hunniwell, Miss Peggy Nairn (Leeston), and Mr William Charles Bailey.

ALL SPORTS DANCE ASSEMBLY,

This evening the big jazz dance under the control of the All Sports Dance Assembly will be held at the Jellicoe Hall (Gloucester street). Teddy Jones's Popular Band will provide the latest musical numbers. Patrons will have the use of the spacious lawn at the rear of the hall, which will be brilliantly illuminated.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Janet Henderson (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs W. Richards (Kaiapoi). Miss M. Twigg (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Goldie (Totara Valley). Mrs R. B. Bell (Wai-iti road) has returned from Dunedin. Miss Atkinson (Wai-iti road) has returned from Auckland. Mr and Mrs H. Bowker and family and Miss Mulcock have returned to Christchurcli.

Mrs M. Miller, who has been visiting Timaru, returned to Wellington yesterday.

Mrs W. Clarkson (Oamaru) is the guest of Mrs 11. T. Turnbull (Beverley road). Mr and Mrs W. Callender (Elizabeth street) have returned from a visit to Christchurcli. ~ Mrs P. A. Walker, who was the guest of Mrs F. F. Neale (King street), has left for England.

Mrs Layburn, who was staying with Mr 3 G. Virtue (Elizabeth street), has returned to Christchurcli.

Mrs C. E. Johnston (Wai-iti road) left yesterday on a visit to Mrs P. R. Woodhouse (Bluecliffs). Mrs Scoullar and family and Miss Piper, who were visiting Timaru, have returned to Dunedin.

Mrs Fenner has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Timaru. Recent arrivals at the Hydro Grand Hotel include: Mr and Mrs J. M. Quaile (Dunedin), Mrs E. Howes (Christchurch), Messrs A. Purdy (Wellington), H. H. Fisher (Albury). R. McGregor (Napier), and C. S. Hammond (Christchurch). Those who have registered at the Grosvenor Hotel include: Mr and Mrs A. Welsh (Wellington), Misses E. Schenk (Sydney), M. Metle (Sydney), D. Brunsley (Dunedin), Messrs J. A. Milne and son (Auckland), G. Wood, A. A. Cooper (Wellington), T. L. Danks (Christchurch), C. Irons (Wellington), N Wilson (Christchurch), G. Finn (Auckland), G. Pownall (Wanganui), and Dr. T Schenk (Sydney). Those who left for Mount Cook yesterday included Dr. and Miss Schenk (Sydney), Misses Metle (Sydney), and Hewitt (2), (Dunedin).

Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: Mr and Mrs J. Wilson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs M. McKay (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs A. J. Wood (Christchurch), Mrs Beadle (Invercarcilt), Miss M. Lewers (Auckland), Messrs W. Wilson (Auckland), E. J. Gregory (Nelson), A. J. Hunter (Sydney), A. P. Watson (Wellington), L, D. Cogan (Dunedin), E. Hopkins (Melbourne), and A. Connelly (Wellington). A HAPPY GATHERING.

-Miss Betty Overton, who is to be married early next month to Mr Paul Thomson, was the guest of honour at a very cheery little party given yesterday afternoon by Miss Margaret Stevenson, at her home at Fendalton. Each guest brought for the bride-elect, as a memento of the occasion, a gift for the equipment of the kitchen in her new homo.

The afternoon was spent in the beautiful garden bordered by the Wairarapa stream, and those who did not feel energetic enough for tennis, enjoyed the welcome shade of the spreading trees.

Included amongst the guests were Miss Betty Overton, Miss Barbara Rutherford (Blenheim), Mrs Guy Cotterill, Misses Betty and Mollie BlacE, Mrs Rossrnoro Cracroft Wilson, Miss Kathleen Bristed, Miss Barbara Gib■fion, Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Miss Shona Dampier-Crossley, Mrs Peter Hall. Miss Meta Nixon, Miss Nancy Gibson, Miss Joan Maling, and Miss Phyllis Francis.

- WEDDINGS. LENNON—LENNON. A somewhat unique wedding, which was also very picturesque, was recently solemnised at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, when Eileen Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Lennon, ot Dunedin, was married to .Francis, youngest son of Mr and Mrs William Lennon, of Ashburton. The Very Rev. Father Lennon, brother of the bride, officiated, and also celebrated Nuptial Mass. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming frock of ivory crepe de chine, daintily trimmed with silver lace. Her beautifully embroidered veil, the gift of her aunt, Mrs William Lennon, which formed a graceful train, was worn with a coronet of lace, trimmed with orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of white and pink roses with asparagus fern. Miss Mary Lennon, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. She wore a dainty frock of cycLamen crepe de chine trimmed with gold lace and a crinoline hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of roses to tone. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr F. J. Lennon, brother of the bridegroom. Upon the bride entering the Cathedral, the "Bridal March" was played by the organist, Mr Vallis, who also played during the Nuptial Mass. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Strand Salon, where the usual toasts were honoured and best wishes expressed for the future happiness of the bride and bridegroom. Among the many friends present were: —Rev. Father McLaughlan (Marton), Father Browne (Christchurch), Father Lennon (Oamaru), Fathers Collins, Hally, McMahon, Tylee, and the Rev. J. Hally, Dunedin. On leaving for the wedding tour, to be spent in the north, the bride wore a _smart frock of bois du rose cloth, with hat to match, and a Bohemian fox fur. OOUTTS-^TURNER. At the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, a quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated recently, when Adelaide Amelia, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Turner, Geraldine, was married to John Robert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Coutts, Wallis, Shetland Islands. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. C. Madill, and Miss Sherratt presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of white satin and a dainty tulle veil and wreath of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet of lilies, roses, and maidenhair fern, tied with a large tulle bow, the ends of which were caught with rosebuds. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jean Turner, who wore a green Swiss embroidered frock and silk crinoline hat trimmed with fawn velvet. Sh 9 carried a bouquet of gold roses, gold aquilegias, and fern tied with gold tulle weighted with rosebuds. Mr R. Tagg performed the duties of best man. The bride's mother wore a black satin frock and a black hat relieved with mauve, and carried a mauve bouquet. Later Mr and Mrs Coutts left by motor for the south, the latter wearing a beige-coloured frock embroidered in henna and gold, and an autumn red repp coat and pale gold hat. Mr and Mrs Coutts's future home will be in Wellington.