WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19337, 15 June 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

TJie Lady Editor will be pleaEed to receive for publication In tho "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such Itenw should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear th® signatures of both parties. Corrospondenco Is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to« women.

Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, who lias been visiting her mother, Airs "Williams, Park terrace, is returning to-day to Silverton, Geraldine. Mrs J. R. Thomson and her little daughter (Queensberry Hills, Central Otago) is spending a few weeks in Christchurch.

Miss Helena Harcourt (Wellington) is the guest of Miss Bromley Cocks, Ranfurly street. Mr and Mrs Itobert Burns and Miss Burns (Auckland) and Miss P. Acton Adams (Ivaikoura) are staying ' at Warner's Hotel.

Miss Edna Firth. A.R.C.M., who recently returned from London, whereshe has been studying at the Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School, has been engaged as solo pianist at the Male Voice Choir concerts to be given in the Municipal Concert Hall on June 25th and 26th.

The engagement is announced of Moana, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. C. llevell, "Kouatueka," Kaiapoi, to George Alexander, second son of Mrs and the late Mr G. Dunnet, "Greenland Maine," Caithness, Scotland.

The engagement is announced of Dorothy, elder daughter of Mrs Wilkins, 73 Bealey street, St. Albans, and the late Mr T. ,W. Wilkins, Duvauchelle, to James Bryce, elder son of Mrs R. Jackson, Ure street, Oamaru. The election to fill the vacancy on the Wha'ngarei Borough Council resulted in the return of Mrs Foofe with 395 votes. Her three male opponents polled 192, 169. and 148 respectively.— Press Association.

The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal are: Mrs Reeves (Nelson), Miss Coote (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Lawrenson .(Duntrooii), Dr. W. R. Fea (Timaru), Mr G. Findlay (Hastings), Mr W. Findlay (Gisborne), Mr D. Findlay (Oamaru), Mrs D. Mac Donald (Scargill), Mrs M. A. Brebner (Hokitika), and Mr W. A. Nicholls (Culverden). In the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre on Saturday, June 16th, beginning at 8.45 a.ml, the Catholic ladies of Dallington and New Brighton are holding a sale of home-made cakes and v produce of all kinds. The'secretary of the Pioneer Sports Club has received the following intimation from the.Prime Minister: —"I now unfortunately find'it will be impracticable for Mrs Cbates and myself to be present at your club's annual ■ dance. This we regret We both desire to thank your committee very sincerely for their kind invitation and to assure them of our heart'v appreciation of the courtesy extended to us. May we ask you to accept our good wishes for an enjoyable and successful evening?"

At the weekly cabaret dance to be held at Dixieland to-morrow evening, a special programme of the danoe music will be rendered by the Dixieland Orchestra, with Mr Ivan Perrin as pianist. The Canberra Jazz Club will hold its' weekly dance in the Canberra Hall, at the corner of Cashel street and Linwood avenue, to-morrow nijght. Teddy Jones's popular • orchestra will provide special music. After the dance a free tram will leave for the Square.' A BEDROOM INCIDENT. A lady visitor to Christchurch had looked forward with dread to her first night in bed here, owing to the reports she had received of the coldness of the atmosphere. The next morning, however, she declared she had kept lovely and warm, this being due to her considerate hostess having placed an Unique Hot Water Bottle in the bed. The Unique keeps warm the whole night

through. • —1

HOW TO WASH SPATTBES. The best way to wash spattees and gaiters is to soak them in a tubful of warm water to which has been added about one table-spoonful of Sno-Wite Washing Powder. Do not rub, but squeeze gently in the soft suds and all those norrid mud splashes will vanish like magic. All grocers sell SnoWite. —6 Mrs E. Davies (of "Khartoum") wishes to announce that she has opened, "Oriental House," Seaview road, New Brighton, and is now ready to receive paying guests. Telephone No. 1622 M, and City 'Plione 3450. —6 'SMART COATS—SALE PRICED. In our great Winter Sale we are able to offer you a wonderful variety of distinctively designed coats, featuring finest quality all wool English velours, faced clothe, and chenilla velours. The prices are now reduced regardless of cost, making the buying of a really good coat easy for the most limited incomes. Tailored suits, day and evening frocks, furs, etc., are also offering at big savings. An inspection of our stock will ensure your esteemed patronage.—The Fashion House, Ltd., 242 High street. ®

Pannells Boot Sale is now on. .Further reductions to clear in Glace, also Suede shoes. Best makes, 3's only, prince to clear 3s 6d; Bostock's Patent 1 Bar Shoes, usual price 355, now 16s _ 6d. Men's stout Box Derby Boots, all sizes, 22s 6d and 255; Men's Box Oxford Shoes 235. 'Phono 694. 105 Manchester street. ®

HOUSE-CLEANING HELP. • Christchurch housewives are finding a permanent solution to their hot water problems and a great help in all washing and house-cleaning in the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. The Mercer gives 50 gallons of piping hot water for only fourpence. Demon-.

sfcrntions from J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street Bridge). —1 HOW TO COOK STEAK. Cut up a pound of steak, cover with cold water, add onions and seasoning, and simmer for two hours. Just be-

fore serving thicken in the usual way, adding one teaspoonful of Melhuish's Gravy Colouring, thereby making a more appetising dish. ' Melhuish's Gravy Colouring is obtainable from all grocers at Is a bottle. —2

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs E. G. Kerr (Sealey street) is visiting Christchurch. Miss M. Goodwill (Park lane) and Miss N. Orbell (Park lane) left yesterday for Orari Gorge. Mr and Mrs 11. C. Stevens (Invereargill) arrived from Christchurch yesterday to stay with Mrs F. Newton (Maltbv avenue). Mr and Mrs M. Moscovitch and Mr and Mrs N. Madison, who. have been staving at the Grosvenor Hotel, left for' Dunedin yesterday. Those who left for Mount Cook yesterday included Mrs and Miss Cassidy (Australia). Miss Clifford (Christchurch),. Mr Kedzlie (Dunedin), and Mr Robinson (Christchurch). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include Mr and Mrs H. Wallace (Duni edin) Mr and Mrs C. Robinson (Auckland)! Mr and Mrs V. Fletcher (Auckland), Messrs D. Davidson (Christchurch), S. Stevens (Christchurch), and T. E. Browning (Wellington). ' Those who have • registered at the Grosvenor Hotel include Mr and Mrs T. Mulligan (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs Gerald Rosenbaum (Wellington), Messrs John R. Dench (Christchurch), S. Jewiss (Christchurch), Walter Monk (Sydney), J. S. Hiddleston (Wellington), A. A. Howes (Christchurch), T. H. Irwin (Wellington), W. C. Kellow (Wellington), L. Pearcey (Christchurch), G. Vial (Dunedin), A. Furrer (Switzerland), P. J. Hopkins (Christchurch), F. Eddie (Christchurch), F. Couzens (Wellington), N. R. Wilson (Christchurch), and C. W. White (Christchurch). A DELIGHTFUL PARTY. BRITISH SAILORS SOCIETY ENTERTAINS. Good management, animated with enthusiasm, can work wonders. This fact was once again proved at Jellicoe Hall yesterday afternoon, when over three hundred guests attended a "Book 'and Coin" party, given by the presidents and committees of the combined branches of the British Sailors' Society (Ladies' Guild). A festive air was imparted to the hall by the beautiful decorations, the stage being banked with white; gold, and bronze chrysanthemums and lovely hydrangeas, many of which, touched with the frost, were almost lichen-green in colour. On the window-ledges were bowls of white daisies and bine hydrangeas. Th.e guests were received by Mrs J. H. Hall and Mrs H. T. J. Thacker. For their entertainment an excellent programme had been arranged by Mrs Burnes-Loughnan, who received many congratulations and expressions of gratitude for the treat which she had provided. The contributing artists were Madame Gower-Burns, who amongst her Solos included "I Gave You a Gift," written and composed by Mrs Burhes-Loughnan; Mrs Ann i Harper, Miss Edna Donaldson (vocal I soloists), Miss Lucy Cowan (elocu- \ tionist), Miss Maude Ashworth (violin- j ist), Mr Bernard Rennell and Mr Arthur , Couch (vocalists). M!adame GowerBurns and Mr Rennell also sang the duet "Barcarolle," from "Tales of Hoffman/' Mrs Loughnan, Mrs J. E.-Rus-sell, and. Mrs J. H. Cockß a.cted as, ac-.j companists. His Grace Archbishop Julius then gave a short address —racy, stimulat- i ing, and, above all, encouraging. "You've had a very fine concert," said Ms Grace, "and you're going to have a very fine tea. Why I'm stuck in botween, I don't know!" After.making reference to the passing of the fine old type of sailor, of whom he had learnt much in his younger days round the coasts of England, and particularly amongst the fishermen off the coast of Cornwall, Archbishop Julius spoke of the work of the seamen of to-day—their courage and their fortitude, the hardships they face, and the loneliness they endure. The Seamen's Guild, in entertaining these visitors to our shores, and in providing for them a home like the Institute at Lyttelton, where all were accorded a genial welcome without patronage, was doing a. noble work, "for," said his Grace, "the temptations that beset a siailor as as desperate as" any in life." The speaker exhorted his hearers to join the Guild, to pay their subscriptions—not to owe itl—to invite their friends to join, and, where they could, to give personal service. Before tea was served, a vote 'of thanks to Mrs Burnes-Loughnan and the performers was proposed by Mrs Hall, and a similar compliment, was paid to the Archbishop, on the motion of the Rev. T. M. Curnow. Before the party dispersed, it was announced that £3O had been received ia cash, in addition to hundreds of books and magazines, a record result with which the organisers were very well pleased. COMING-OF-AGE DANCE. A most successful dance was given by Mr and Mrs J. H. Hill, when they entertained a number of friends at the Dorothy in. honour of the coming of age of their elder daughter, Irene. Mrs Hill, who received the guests, wore a frock of black satin, relieved with black and gold silk lace. Miss Irene Hill's was of green taffeta with yoke and skirt of silver and green lace. The supper-room was decorated with green and gold streamers. and chrysanthemums to tone. Novelty dances wcr.o won by Miss Nancy West, Mr Reid, Miss Amy Foote, Mr Hartigan, and the musical item given by Miss Myrtle Langley was much appreciated. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr A. Roberts, who proposed the toast of the guest of honour, and presented her with the gold key. The music was supplied by Mr D. McFadden's Orchestra. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs J. H. Hill, Mr and Mrs A. Roberts, Mr and Mrs Gibb, Mr and Mrs Gamble, Mr and Mrs C. Hill, Misses Irene Hill, Nancy West, Zoe Gamble, Sybil Corsbie,- Alma Brown, Iris Atack, Myrtle Taylor (Cheviot), Marie McMillan, Florrie Hill, Barbara Pilgrim, Joan Veitch, Ena Holms, Grace Foote, Noliene Hill, Muriel Rutledge, Ruby Gamble, Doris Hill, Mavis Roberts, Betty Bailey, Rona McMillan, Myra Gamble, Fanny Bailey, Enid Langley, Amy Foote, : Celia Langley, Nancy Hill. Rita Taylor (Cheviot), Myrtle Langley, Messrs H. Collins, A. Morley, P. Corsbie, M. Cook, I. Barns, N. Corsbie, C. Egglestone, J. Hobday, E. Bailey, J. Fisher, W. Brown, L. Watson, L. Crawford, R. Dixon, Reid, M. Taylor (Cheviot). J. Willis, N. Harper, C. Belcher, T. Batie, M. Poninghouse, and Hartigan.

The Palais de Danse are holding their usual dance to-night at Papanui, a special feature bring a demonstration by Mr Leo Bowden and Miss Jenkinson, who will give an exhibition of the Yale Blues and 1928 waltz." Hundreds of novelties will bo distributed during the evening.

WEDDINGS. WOODWARD—STALKER. At St. John's Clmrch, Rangiora, the marriage was solemnised recently of Arthur, only son of Mr A. W. and the late Mrs Woodward, Christchurch, and Mabel, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Stalker, "Keswick," llangiora The Rev. J. F. Feron officiated and Mr .L. Gliffe Stanford, of New Brighton,' presided at the organ. The service was fully choral, the St. John s Choir, of which the bride was a member being present, also several fellowchoristers of the. bridegroom, from the Christchurch Cathedral. The church was prettily decorated in silver and white, by girl friends of the bride. Mr Stalker gave his daughter away and her only attendant was little Frances Feron, who made a dainty flower-girl. As the bride left the church she was presented by little Mary Auld, with a horse-shoe' comprised of ribbons and orange blossom. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Stalker entertained a few friends and relatives in the Parish Hall.

BRESLIN—FLEMING. A wedding of much interest to a wide circle of friends throughout the district was celebrated recently, when

Kara Agnes, third daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Fleming, of Glenavy, was married to William Henry, fourth son of Mr and Mrs J. Breslin, of Morven. The ceremony took place in St. Patrick's Church, when a large number of friends and relatives were present. The bride wore a charming frock of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with silver lace and a tulle veil and wreath of orange blossoins. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums.

The bridesmaid, Miss Nora Fleming, sister of the brido, wore a pretty frock of heliotrope crepe de chine and a black picture hat. Miss Philemina Breslin, niece of the bride, made a dainty little flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. Fleming, brother of the bride, and Mr Fleming gave away his daughter. During the wedding ceremony, Miss O'Brien officiated at the organ, and "0 Salutaris," and "Veni Jesu" were rendered in pleasing manner by Misses K. Fleming (sister of the bride) and

ft. Cooney. The wedding reception was held at the Savoy. When leaving for the honeymoon, which is being spent at Rotorua, the bride wore a blue and grey crepe de chine frock under a modish flared coat of blue velour, with collar and cuffs of grey fur, and a small hat to match her coat. KENNEDY—GIBSON. A pretty wedding took place at St. Patrick's Church, Waimate, recently,

when Doris, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Gibson, was married to Timothy Joseph, eldest son of Mr and Mrs M. Kennedy. The Eev. Father O'Connor performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart frock of mauve charmelaine and hat to tone, and carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums with satin streamers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Nellie Gibson, who wore a pretty driess of periwinkle-blue charmelaine and hat to match, and carried a "bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. ' Mr M. Kennedy, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, when the usual toasts were honoured, the Rev. Father" O'Connor presiding. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Kennedy left by express for the south.

SILVER WEDDING.

MR AND MRS CALEB GIBBARD.

At the Druids' Hall, St. Albans, a

party was held to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Caleb Gibbard (nee Miss C. Cragg), of Sonime street, St. Albans. The hall was decorated with silver and sky-blue streamers, a large silver bell, and bowls of bronze chrysanthemums and pink daisies. The tables were prettily arranged with pink and white flowers and the cake was decorated with silver leaves, doves, and true-lover's knots. The pleasing feature was the presence of tne full bridal party, including the Rev. C. E. Ward, who officiated at the wedding. During the afternoon the usual toasts were honoured and several musical items were rendered. The hostess received her guests wearing a navy repp dress trimmed with silver lace and a smart velour hat and grey fox fur. Her bouquet was of violets and maidenhair fern.

Those present were:—Mesdames C. Gibbard, F. J. Gibbard, E. Gibbard, T. Hazeldine, J. Lomas, J. Lomas jun., G. Lomas, E. Buxton, E. T. Clarke (Dunedin). J. Parkes, James, E. W. Hall, O. Rodda, G. Hammond, L. Laine, R. Moyle (Rangiora), V. Powis, B. Jones. J. W. Horne (Lobiirn), Misses Edith Gibbard. Daisy Gibbard, I. Lassen, A. Knudsen, N. Blakely, J. Hoare (bridesmaid). E. Clarke (Dunedin), Thelma Harris, Messrs C. Gibbard. F. J. Gibbard (best man), H. Gibbard, J. Lomas. J. Lomas, jnn., G Lomas, Rev. C. E. Ward. J. Parkes, R. Moyle, L. Laine, James, and O. Rodda.

In the evening a very enjoyable dance was held, the music beinc siipplied by Hoskin's Orchestra. Musical iiems were ftiven by Miss T. Harris and C. R. Gibbard, and the d"ties of M.C. were carried out by Mr F. J. Gibbard.

WINTER GARDEN CABARET.

The management of the Winter Garden announces its usual Cabaret Dance for Saturday night. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m. and continue until midnight. The Bailey-Marston Orchestra will be in attendance. As an added attraction Miss Bessie Macdonald's "Tiny Tots" will feature a ballet.

ANNUAL BALL.

The Winter Garden was thronged last night, when, at the invitation of the president and committeo of the Christchurch Boys' High School Old Boys' Association, over 300 dancers attended the Association's annual ball. The Bailey-Marston Orchestra supplied the music, and the distribution of beautiful novelties, in the form of colourful chrysanthemums, caps, and streamers ga,ve an air of carnival to the gathering. The members of the Ball Committee were Mesdames Milliken, E. L. Hicks, M. 0. Cooper, E. C. Taylor, W. K. Lascelles, E. E. Eastrick, L. Lewis, Misses K. Tench, I. Harris, V. Baird, Messrs S. G. Phillips, T. Milliken, R. L. Hicks, M. C. Cooper, W. E. Lascelles, E. E. Eastrick, A. W. Down, A. D. Tench, C. Miln, E. Davis, I. B. Cromb, and K. P. Tabley, secretary.

Amongst the ladies present were:— Mesdames George Lancaster, T. Milliken, E. C. Taylor, E. R. Rastrick, H. C. Watson, J. Palmer, E.' P. Tabley, John Oakes, A. W. Beanland, N. C. Cooper, Stanley Harrison, R. L. Hicks, T. Aspell, A. E. Mercer, F. Hulston, Eead Masters, S. Hickmott, A. McLachlan, H. W. Giddings, Keith .Ower, E. M. Ennis, Walter Jackson, J. Chaffey, W. S. Seed, H. C. Woodard, A. L. Lewis, H. Sparrow, Norman Duncan, A. Eodie, H. P. V. Brown, H. J. Armstrong, Cyril Crawford, Misses May Woodley, Inez Kent, Mona Cant, Joan Watkinson, Beryl Bonnington, Marjorie Bridgens, Alma King, Olive Raymond, Nancy Buckton, Marjorie Gabbatis, Billie Strachan, Marjorie Redfern, Phyllis Hoffman, Lulu Eobins, Phyllis Neil,

Faith Palmer, Kathleen Roe, Mabel Crothall, Valerie Jones, Lilian Shaw, Audrey Stephens, Gwen Carter, Peggy McKay, Ida Herriek, Melvia Deare, Elsie Payne, Dorothy Mortlock, Mabel Grimmer, Ethel Sullivan, Ella Skurr, Marie Orchard, Ruby Wright, Dorothy Judd, Olive Brydon, Mildred Townsend, Linda Taylor, Irene Seymour, Colleen Pickford, Mary Gunn, Helen Grimmer, Merite Broad, Tui Elsmore, Emily Sherson, Ruby Wallace, Doris Tucker, Gertrude Lattimore, Edna Donaldson, Rhoda Down, Muriel Cox, Monica Mcllroy, Mercia Cotton, Cherry Young, Kathleen Lascelles, H. Bamford, Mavis Raines (Timaru), Marjorie Mayo, Edna Purnell, Iris Stace, Delcie Hislop, Dorothy Evans, Florence Haworth, Koa Fergusson, Dolce Falkinder, Stella Jowett, Rita Farland, Louie lies, Ray Hollander, Ethel Bonnington, Una Clinton,, Beryl Boyce, Violet Ayson, Monn Crawford, Mayzie Clancy. TENNIS MATCH. At the Opawa Club's courts yesterday afternoon, the members of the Opawa B tennis team entertained the Avonside B team at tea in the club's pavilion, after a series of hard-fought doubles matches, in which the Avonside players proved the stronger, winning by 118 games to 82. The Opawa players were Mesdames Farrant, Forgie, Stuart, Morgan, Nor-ton-Griffiths, Lucas, Misses Scott, Wilson, Holdsworth, and Fraser, and the Avonside representatives were Mesdames J. C. Lord, Fuller, Geddes, Hastings, Clissold, Price, Holland, Prince, Bell, Misses Winnie Angas, and Leah Johnston.

Costing £SOO and embroidered with more than 20,000 pearls and other stones, the dress to be worn by the model of Queen Mary in the new* Madame Tussaud's has been made of specially woven brocade.

An interesting case of a child having four great-grandmothers, all living, has come to light in the north of England. The child is little Ena Pidgeon, of Seaton Sluice, and her great-grand-mothers, whose ages total 308 years, are Mrs E Wilson,. aged 78, of Seaton bluice; Mrs Laidler, aged 77, of New Hartley; Mrs J. Lauder, also 77, of 495 Tyne Dock; and Mrs Pidgeon, aged 76, of Kenton, Devonshire. Ena has also two grandmothers and two grandfathers.