WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19343, 22 June 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The &ady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" Items ot 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 aaecting. or of interest to. women. Mrs Holleston (Femlaltuiij is guing to Wellington early next week, to be present at the opening ot! Parliament. Mrs G. E. Manneriug and family (Feudal ton) are leaving shortly for a visit to the Franz Josef Glacier. Mr and Mrs L. and T. Little (Hawarden), accompanied by Miss Mary White, Mr B. Little, and Mr N. D. Campbell, are leaving by the Malicno on holiday trip to Sydney* Miss Muriel Kerr lias returned to Christehurcli after spending several weeks with Mrs B. G. Power (Leeston). At Dixieland, to-morrow night, the usual cabaret dance will be held, and the Dixieland Orchestra will supply a special programme of the latest dance music, Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs E. H. W. Lascelleis (India) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs D. B. Shand (Hastings) and Mr and Mrs M. G. Black' (Ranfurly) are guests at the United Service Hotel. The engagement is announced of Arthur, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H, Cox, of Halswell, to Gladys, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Burt, of Riccarton. Recent guests at' the Eranz Josef Glncier Hotel, Waiho Gorge, include: Mr and Mrs Owen Williams (Greymouth), Mr Redway (Christehurcli), Miss M. Barron (Gisborne), Mr and Miss Remmer (Gisborne), Mr aud Mrs Reid' (Trentham), Mr and Mrs Scott (Haumoana) Mr and Mrs .Waldrori (Honolulu), Judge Adams and party (4) (Fendalton).' Recent arrivals at- the Hotel Federal include: —Mr E. E. Pierce (Auckland), Mr and Mrs C. M. Englefield (Waimate), Mr and Mrs D. A. Cowan, (Greymouth), and Mr J. S. Crooks (Greymouth) . , A ' jumble sale will he held at St. Michael's Hall at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday. The Canberra Jazz Club will hold its weekly dance to-morrow night in the' Canberra Hall, at the corner of Cashel street and Linwood avenue. After the dance there will be a free tram to the Square. CHEF'S V RECIPE. A chef in one of the leading hotels in Christehurcli writes to state that he would never be without a bottle of Melhuish's Gravy Ci* During. , "I use it in all soups, stews, gravies, etc.," he says, "and for obtaining that : rich brown colour it is just _ thte thing." Melhuish's Gravy Colouring is sold at Is a bottle and must only be used in small quantities. —1 MRS GRUNDY'S LAMENT "Oh dear!" sighed Mrs Grundy, i "here's Monday once again, and the thought of washing this, wet, dreary • weather makes me feel real ill." ''But don't you use Sno-Wite?" asked her > neighbour. "Well, you are slow. Get a packet to-day, and you will never ; dread Monday again!" All grocers sell : Sno-Wite Washing Powder.. —1 Pannells Boot Sale is now on. ■ Furi ther reductions to clear in Glace, also . Suede shoes. Best makes, 3's only, price - 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. 'Phone 694. 105 Manchester ' street. —6 i COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER'S BED-MATE. A well-known commercial traveller i always takes round. with him on his . trips a little bed-mate, an Unique Hot • Water Bottle. Cold sheets in winter time are no good to him, but with his 1 Unique filled from the hot water tap < in the bathroom he enjoys luxurious | warmth and comfort. —1 j LADY FROM HONOLULU. , A visitor from Honolulu states that s by popping into a steaming hot bath ; every morning, prepared for her by , the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder, she hardly notices the change in climate. "I'm full of praise for the Mercer," she says. Particulars of the Mercer obtainable from J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near ! Montreal street Bridge). —2 I A SUCCESSFUL DANCE. k ► . > Of the many annual dances held each ' winter, one of the most enjoyable, on every occasion, is that arranged by the . Canterbury Grain and Stock Clerks' So- ; ciety (Inc.) "in conjunction with the ; Shipping' Officers' Guild (Inc.). Last : night was the date fixed for the 1928 ; dance, and the excellent attendance, de- > spite the rain, hail, sleet, and snow, falling severally and in pairs, spoke vol- ■ umcs for the popularity of the Committee, whose arrangements were, as usual, * excellent in every detail. The members * were: Mr.W. E. Cronin (president), Mr E. H. Watkins (hon. secretary), Miss A. Wass, Messrs H. Warren, F. Pender, ' J. C. Harbutt, E. W. Wade, G. P. Anderson, and J. -L. Squire. The music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston Orchestra. The ladies present included: Mesdames T. F. Gibson, J. G. L. Vernon, W. E. Cronin, A. J. Hendry, L. W. Barwell, W. M. Shand, S. Mills, E. A. Empson, St. J. Dunne, H. S. Manning, L. G. Hahn, G. P. Anderson, R. B. CapeWilliamson, Claude Kersley, J. McDougall, Misses Hazel Shier, Marjorie Day, Murielle Johnston, Gwen Prebble, Gwen Shier, Ivy Smith, Gracie Smith, Marjorie Humble, Ethel Sullivan, Mona McKenzie, D. Southerwood, Gwenda Lamport, Mae Heaphy, Wynne Heaphy, M. i Taylor, M. Cowell, I. Harper, M. Booker, Ada Wass, Lexie Jorgensen, Irene I White, Avis Paxton, Molly Shand, Alice ! Keighlev, Zita Meyer, May Keighlev, .Norma Towart, Melsa Woodbury, Joan Wicks, Eileen Boyland, Iris Hutton, ; Lorna Forbes, Mavis Ritchie, Ada Johnston, C. Swann, Gwen Dale, Hoban Withell, Esther Gilmour, Monica Mcllroy, Beatrice Pattrick, Nella Mayo, Betty Harris, Loyis McKinlev, Y. Curwen," Leita Clark, Margaret Lyons, Marjorie Lowry, Maude McKetizie. Myrtle Craze, Mary Hullett, Q. Sandford, Iris McDougall,* Gladys Carter, Mavis Pus- ■ ehel. Girlie Coe. Marie Orchard I. : Lynch.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs A. E. Lawrence (le Cren street) is visiting Christchurch, Mr Donald Knight (Christchurch) is the guest of Mr and Mrs G.-J. le Cren (Grey road). Mr and Mrs H. Sinclair-Thomson (Four Peaks) are the guests of Mrs W. N. Bond (Claremont). Mr Curtis (Dunedin) left for Mt. Cook yesterday. Miss Eenna (Christchurch) was also a visitor to the Hermitage yesterday. Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: Messrs F. Cross, L. Simpson, C. H. Hobbs, and N. J. Gill, from Christchurch, and Messrs F. Jones and V. Davidson, from Auckland. Guests at the Grosvenor Hotel include: —Mr and Mrs J. Little (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs Smellie (Dunedin), Captain Geo. Prictor (Wellington), Messrs E. W. Macdonald (Sydney), J. [L. Wight (Dunedin), G. Spensley ("Christchurch), J. Ringland (Dunedin), 11. King (Christchurch), L. Hughes (Dunedin), R. Saunders (Christchurch), and H. Clark (Christchurch). ■ A CHEERY DANCE. Miss Bromley Cocks was hostess last night at a very pleasant little dance given at her home in Merivale, in honour of her guest, Miss Helena Harcourt, of Wellington. The guests were: Misses Helena Harcourt, Gendy Maling, Prue Wynn-Wil-liams, Adrienne Acland, Alice Pascoe, Elizabeth Harris, Dorothy Day, Nancy Gard'ner, Peggv Williams, Betty Bowen, Messrs David Turnbull, Brian Savill, Cyril Kiel, Struan Watson, Bernard Savill, Basil Smyth, Terence Mill- | er, W. Day, and N. Gard'ner. ! MISS DAWN ASSHETON. I Miss Dawn Assheton, the very clever interpreter of character and folk songs, who made her first appearance at the Caledonian Ball last night, adds to the charm of her singing the attraction of beautiful and colourful dressing. She first appeared in a frock of black panne velvet, with tight bodice, and full skirt with side paniers of vivid rose pink velvet. Later she wore a long-sleeved frock, with low-cut bodice of gold tissue, the petalled skirt lined with emerald green. But it was her 1 character costumes that evoked the greatest admiration. Miss Assheton's Oriental costume, with .sheeny gold-shot trousers, striped blue and mauve jerkin, 'and vivid scarlet shawl with glittering embroidery, was very striking and effective. Her Spanish costume, with tight black bodice and full flounced skirt of red, orange, and yellow satin, worn with black lace mantilla and fan and scarlet rose handkerchief and shoes, was most becoming to its fair-haired wearer. But most colourful of all was the Hungarian dress, with its scarlet bodice and purple skirt and fringed shawjl, embroidered lavishly in scarlet, green, and blue. A most striking head-dress, composed entirely of flowers and high, red boots, completed the gay costume.

DUNLOP COMPANY'S STAFF CELEBRATE. ■ An: enjoyable evening was spent at the Jellicoe Hall last evening, when the staff of the Dunlop Rubber Company entertained their friends, the occasion being to celebrate the opening of their new premises. The hall was tastefully decorated. Music was supplied by ,Settle's Orchestra. The members of the committee responsible for the arrangements were: Misses Hull and Dingle, Messrs E. J. Good, F. J- Kiddie, and H. Haig. During the evening songs were sung by Miss .Linda Mills and a recitation was given by Mr S. Comforte. Among those present were:—Mes--dames E. J. Good, W. Good, T. Good, J T. Dingle, W. C. Brittenden, M. Bunt, F. Wright, V. Smith, J. D. Cairney, F. J. Kiddle, I. Comforte, H. Haigh, A. Henley, A. Carter, J. S. Kerr, J. W. Hull, B. H. Dean, E. Pernberton, R. V. Nankivell, A. Reseigh, L. McMullan, P. Sherlock, A. E. Cockle, E. Norman, A. Baker, A. D. Sherwood, MisSes ; D. Hull, P. Dingle, P. Kerr, M. Warner, A. WrighVK. Campbell, H. Cockle, L. Mills. L. Hill, E. Dawson, M. Kerr, D. Clark, J. Henderson, M. Dick, L. Dingle; E. Burgess, V. Gray, K. Bunn, M. Bashford, E. Matthews, K. Doyle, V. Lar franchi, B. Cossar, V. Dalley, P. Arundel, E. Broun, J. Purchas, I. Wright, J. McLeod, G. Highsted, M. Kershaw, N. Moore, D. Bunting, Mavis Goode, Jessie Scott, F. Parsonage, H. Butler, L Leisham, G. Kiddle, D. Kiddle, E. Gibbs, J. Watson, D. Forsyth, and 0. Highsted. I PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. The Sydenham Football Hall was the happy meeting place of the Beckenham school children, with their friends and parents, at a plain and fancy dress ball. The arrangements were in. the hands of the School Committee, who were ably assisted by the headmaster and teachers. The inclemency of the weather in no way lessened the happiness of the many children who, at every opportunity, made good use of the dance floor. Mrs Archer (Mayoress) and Mrs H. Winsor, who kindly acted as judges, experienced great difficulty in allotting the prizes. The prize-winners were:— Boya—Under five years: Hany Evison (Dog Toby)' 1, Donald 'Wilson (Paper Parcel) 2. Fivo to eight years: W. Harris (Jockey) 1, Roger Evison (Punch) 2, Eight to ten years: Eusael Lawrence (Admiral) 1, D. Allison (Pirate) 2. Ten to twelve years: IJaymond Chandler (Spanish Don) 1, T. Pickering (Cowboy) 2. Twelve to sixteen years: E. Gatehouse (Watteau Shepherd) 1, E. Bissett (Indian Rajah) 2. Girls—Under five years: A'ola Blythe (Hawaiian Girl) 1, Nyla Blythe (Sylkarto Hosiery) 2. Five to eight years: Jean Marsh (Fairy) 1, Joan Wilson (Hat Box). 2. Eight to ten years: E. Trombatli (Egyptian Lady) 1, Betty Teague (Indian Girl) 2. Ten to twelve years: Joyce Shier (Prince of Conway) 1, Eileen O'Connell (Eastern Lady) 2. Twelve to sixteen years: Vera Holmes (Eve) X, Violet Snow (Japanese Girl) 2. Most original cOßtume: Boya, Vernon Biggins (All Black); girls, Joyce Wicks (Municipal Market). Best poster costume: Boys, Edwin Trembath (Wrigley's Spearmint); girls, Thelma Lawrence (Buy Empire Goods). Special prizes were awarded Lorraine Tillman (Those Guns) and Gloria Chandler (Karitane Nurse). _ . • During the evening recitations were given by Misses V, Campbell and E. Henderson, The parades of the various classes, together with games and dances, completed a pleasant evening. The following were also present: Jessie j Crosbie (Wood Imp), Ruth Tillman (Dut-ch Boy), Kathleen Rutledge (Mustard Club), j Daphne Rutledge (Balloon Pierette), Nola I Harper (Nothing Sweeter), Joyce Reynolds (Rosebud), Betty Revnolds (Christmas Cracker), Betty Cooper (Eastern Lady), Josie Cooper (Bridesmaid), Jean Colmer (Raindrops), Una Colmer (Bag of Sugar), Mabel < Campbell (Punchinello), Doreen Puddle ' (Keep Off the Grass), Edna Tompkin (Half- ; rrice Day). Aileeu Lloyd (Delicious), Patricia Tilimnn (Tulip), Doris Camobell (Gipsy), Una Ellis (Time to Retire), Ronnie Macfarlane (Red Indian), Bruce Mncfariane (Cricketer). Ken Wicks (Mouse), lan Puddle (Wood's Flour), Kenneth Gabb (Nosey Parker), Jack Allison (Pierrot), Ray Smith (Cowboy), Desmond Brown (Swagger), Tom Alexander (Flapper), William Cook (Gutter Sweep), Allister Charleson (Pierrot).

I R.S.A.

♦ CARING FOR EX-SOLDIERS' | INTERESTS. THE DOMINION CONFERENCE. The good which will accrue to exService men through the deliberations of the annual conference of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association, held in Wellington recently, -ras explained by two of the Christchurch delegates at a social meeting of the Christchurch branch last evening. The president spoke of the great success of the conference and the growth of tlie movement throughout New Zealand. There were, he said, thirtythree delegates present at the conference, representative of all parts of New Zealand. • Artificial Limbs. Ex-soldiers had at last been satisfied in the matter of artificial limbs. Last year the Government entered into a contract to supply limbs, but the limbless men protested that they should have the right to seloct metal or wooden limbs as their particular cases demanded. He was glad to' say that the present position was that the limbless soldiers could have, the choice, of the limb which suited them. No Split in the Ranks. "I can assure you,, in spite of the scare headlines which appeared in one of the local papers, that there has been no split in tlie ranks of the returned soldiers," added Mr Lloyd. He explained that a certain section, at the instance of a man in Wanganui who was disgruntled, formed themselves into a social club, including South African veterans, Maori veterans, and returned soldiers. The R.S.A. was stronger to-day than at any time during the past four or five years. Outlawing War. The following motion was passed unanimously by the conference: "That, whilst placing on record its belief that | it is the duty of every citizen to serve in the defence of his own country if .attacked, the N.Z.R.S.A. heartily welcomes the negotiations which are now taking place between the Great Powers for the outlawing of war. It therefore urges ex-Servicemen's organisations in all countries concerned in these negotiations to give their warmest support to any practical proposals which will make for the' establishment of international peace." War Graves. "If any of you went to Bromley looking for a paupers' section you could not happen on a better spot than the graves of our less fortunate comrades," was Mr Lloyd's comment on thfe care, or lack of it, bestowed, on the graves of ex-soldiers, especially jin Christchurch. These, he said, had been grossly neglected for some years past, but representation had' been made to the War Graves Division and the graves were going to be made presentable. Pensions. The position as to pensions was explained by the secretary (Mr E. P. (Willcox). Ex-soldiers, he said, had long been concerned about the anomaly in the Act by which a soldier's widow was deprived of a pension if he Bhould die.unless she were married or engaged to him before he went to the war. It was pointed out at the conference that this restriction was not in vogue in Australia provided, the man was suffering from war disability when he died. They had made representations to the Minister, showing that it was not going to cost the Government anything, be-, cause the disabled soldier was receiving a pension while alive, and when he died this was stopped. There were grounds for hoping that the Government would remedy the anomaly. With men receiving economic pensions any casual earnings were being deducted from their pensions. Thus , their earning power was being rated and this was discouraging thrift While an ex-soldier was in hospital his pension was paid into his account and adjusted when he came out. He then got the interest his pension had earned cut off. This should not be, and they should not have amounts deducted from economic pensions. Unemployment. Referring to unemployment among exsoldiers, Mr Willcox said the position was most acute in Auckland. Returns presented at the conference ' showed that there were 500 returned men, on the books in Auckland and 161 in Christchurch. The War Funds Council had made a grant of £SOOO to be distributed through the Dominion in proportion to the need. Last year the Canteens Fund had voted £4500, but they had said they could not give anything this year. It was hoped, however, to induce them to alter that decision and make a grant. It was very necessary, because the local funds of the R.S.A. for the alleviation of unemployment were almost depleted. Members thoroughly enjoyed a social evening which followed.