WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19357, 9 July 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tho Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in tho "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear tho signatures of both parties. Cor- t rospondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women. Mr and Mrs J. H. Williams (Heaton street) left on-Saturday night on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. S. Neville left on Saturday night to spend a holiday in the North Island.. Miss Betty Petre is leaving to-night to visit her sister, Mrs Vincent Ward, at Heretaunga. Miss Carpenter and Miss'Henderson are visiting Mrs Edmund "Wilkinson, Gore Bay, Cheviot. Miss Rose Chesters has returned to Ashburton after a holiday spent with Mrs H. J. Saxton, Loburn. Mr and Mrs Skoglund (Wellington) are staying at the Federal Hotel.

Nurse M. Hart and Nurse S. P. Quealy returned on Saturday from a visit to Mrs O'Brien, Commercial Hotel, Nelson Creek. They are at present the guests of Mrs Newsome, Peterborough street, and will spend some time with Mr T. Quealy at Kaituna, before returning to Ashburton. Miss L. Carney left on Saturday night on an extended visit to Wellington. The engagement is announced of Doris Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Eustace Russell, Gladstone, Invercargili, to George Frederick, younger son of the Rev. and Mrs C. A. Tobin, of Burwood, Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Rosalind Anne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Atkinson," Cashmere, to William James, eldest son of Mr and. Mrs J. J. McKeown, Hadlow Park, Timaru. Recent arrivals at the Hotel Ambassadors include:—Mr Self (Auckland), Mr and Miss Macki© (Ashburton), Mr B. Hope (Wellington), Mr Heywood (Greymouth), Mr McSkimming (Greymouth), Mr Rairisman (Timaru), Mr Surrtll (Wellington]), Mr and Mrs McLoughlin (Little River), Mr Calder (Dunedin), Mr Lucas (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs Russell (Balclutha), Mr and Mrs Boyd (Balclutha), and Miss Nixon (Springfield). Mrs J. P. Whatman has returned from a three months' holiday visit to Auckland.

"It is surprising to me how you keep your boy's clothes so clean," remarked a Christchurch housewife to a friend the other day. '-'Oh, it is quite simple," was the answer. "Thank goodness, dirt does come out with much less trouble with Verbena Snap.. I'll rub a little Verbena Soap on Johnny's shirt and soak it to-night, and by morning it mil. be. practically-.clean. Verbena is such a good soap. I never can understand why it costs so little." —6 A DOCTOR'S OPINION. A, leading London doctor told a representative of the "Daily Express" that a hot-water bottle was much better and safer than cold feet. The most popular bottle to-day is the British "Eclipse," which is made solidly to last many seasonal yet sells at from only; 4s 9d at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square. —<s

H. Pannell and Co., 205 Manchester street. Make surgical footwear. Why suffer! For bunions t„ry our seamless shoes with enlarged joint room, and flexible soles. For fallen arch, none better than our shoes with reinforced waist and inset arch supports. . These lines we stock in full and half sizes. Write. Advice free. 'Phone 694.—6

Airs E. Daviea 'of "Khartoum") wishps to apnounoe that she has opened, "Oriental House," Seaview road, New Brighton, and is now ready to receive paying gtests. "Telephone No. 1622 M, and City 'Phone 3450. —6

. WHEN MEN SLEEP. No man can do good work for any length of time without his necessary sleep. Going to bed with a Unique Hot Water Bottle will save him waking up on cold, frosty nights with cold feet and chilled to tne bone. The Unique keeps him in a cosy glow the whole night, through. —2 VALUE OF SUGAR OF MILE FOR INVALIDS. Invalids need strengthening foods, but the building-up process must not overtax the digestive organs. As a correct strengthening food, nothing surpasses "Wyndale" Sugar of Milk—it is wonderfully nourishing, yet very easily digestible. It can be added in the proportion of two dessertspoonsful to the tumbler when preparing milk and water, egg and milk, gruel, cttstard. tea, coffee, cocoa, and jellies. Ask • your chemist or grocer for "Wyndale" Sugar of Milk —purest and best. —4 GOOD GRAVY. Good gravy—and plenty of it can be obtained by adding a teaspoonful of Melhuish's Gravy Colouring. Melhuish's Gravy Colouring imparts a rich, brown colour to gravies, soups, stews, andf all meat dishes. Grocers sell it at Is a bottle. —1

Prior to her marriage last week Mias Alice Perham was tlio guest of honour at a party given by Mrs and Miss Power in the Coronation Hall, Oxford. A very enjoyable time was spent with cards and music. On behalf of Miss Perham's fellow-members of the church, Mr Power presented her with a case of silver spoons and a sum of money. Mr L. Mooney responded on Miss behalf. An enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday last, when Mr Ainger, of Hamilton street. Fendalton, entertained' a number of young friends at his residence. Games and dancing helped to pass the evening. A lucky spot fox-trot was won by Miss Aitcheson and Mr P. Lane; the lucky balloon fell to Miss Minehan and Mr P. Lane, who were suitably rewarded. Those present included : —Misses D. Price, H. Wit-hell, L. Aitcheson, R. Moyna, E. Holmes, JMull ins, B. Weir, B. Sathewaite. D. Hawarth, M. Matheson, E. Minehan, and K. Ainger, Messrs R. Hartigan, R. Montgomery, P. Lane. N. Lowe, O. "Williams, S. Sheppard. C. Cox, L. Moyna, R. Binning. I. Barnes. J. S. Ainger. W. Ainger, and J. Ainger.

CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB. A novel entertainment, and one which was very much enjoyed by the large audience, took place at the Canterbury Women's C'lub on Saturday night. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs W. L. Cook and Miss Lezard, and the unusual programme they provided took the form of an Arabian Night entertainment. The stage was transformed by means of gorgeous Oriental hangings and cushions of every hue, to represent a scene in the Caliph's palace, and the performers were dressed in the colourful raiment of the East. Tho programme opened with an instrumental selection by Mrs Cook, Misses Bowman, Norton, Elwood, E. and H Chapman, after which Mr W. L. Cook sang two gongs and Miss Boulton contributed musical saw selections. Those taking part in the musical play,'which was composed by Mrs Gillam (formerly Miss Florence "Williams, of Christchurch), were Mesdames Cook, Graham, Miller, Lyttle, Robinson, and Boocock, Misses McGregor Couzins, Manifold, Lezard, Baldwin, Grand, Barrett, Garton, and Harvey. The incidental solos were sung by 'Mrs Lyttle. Mr£ Boocock, Mrs Cook, and Miss Barrett, and the dances by Miss K. Baldwin.

W.C.T.U. The North Canterbury District Executive met last week in the W.C.T.U. rooms. Mrs T. E. Taylor presided. Representatives attended from eighteen unions and gave interesting reports of a number of home meetings held, Bands of Hope formed and well attended, also an increased membership. Mrs Taylor welcomed Miss Bradshaw/ one of the New Zealand Union's organisers. A short account oi Miss Corkingdale's itinerary was given, and members were asked to attend the meeting of women in Jellicoe Hall next Wednesday. Miss Henderson reported on her visit to Waddington, Sheffield, and Springfield, where good meetings were held. Miss B. Harband presented a report of the New Zealand Alliance Annual Conference, held recently in Wellington, which she had attended as delegate for the executive. It was decided to hold the Provincial Convention on September 2oth, 26th, and 27th at Christchurch. Before the close of the meeting Miss Harharitf, iri the nameof ths executive, wished Mrg Taylor God-speed on the eve of her departure for Honolulu. In a gracious reply Mrs Taylor spoke briefly of the Pan-Pacific Women s Conference. Mrs Hall, president of the New Brighton branch, was appointed acting district president in Mrs Taylor's absence. The next executive meeting is to be held early in August.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. An enjoyable social and dance were given on Wednesday by Mr and Mrs W. Symons (Opawa) in St. Saviour's Hall, in honour of the coming of age of their son, Arthur (Bert). Several novelties, including the Monte, Carlo, lucky - spot, streamers, etc., caused a great deal of merriment. Competitions were won by Mr and Mrs A. Turner, Rqth Symons, and Mr Shatford. Musical items were rendered by Misses N. Sturrock, R. Campbell, 'N, Turner, Messrs Farrant, and Cowell. The musio was supplied by Mr R. Woods, and extras were playing by Miss Turner and Messrs Cowell and f>. Griffin. Mr A. Blackler was M.C. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs J. Stuart, Mr and Mrs A. Beveridge, Mr and Mrs S. Farrant, Mr and Mrs L. Eaton, Mr and Mrs W. Rodda, Mr' and Mrs C. East, Mr and Mrs A. Blackler, Mr and Mrs G. Clyne, Mr and Mrs N. Sturrock, Mr and Mrs H. McDonald, Mr and Mrs T. Lunn, Mr and Mrs Graham, Mr and Mrs F. Hpr'ie, Mr and Mrs- A. Turner, ■Mr and Mnst B. Riordan, Mesdames H. Palmer, o. Higman, M. Fuller, Misses. Veda Coton, Vera Ormandy, Ilene Symons, Rona Beveridge, L. Palmer, Violet Hawtin, Doiothy Grafton, Pearl Arnold, Fanny Fineran, Gladys Williams, Rita Campbell, Amy Grenfell. Dolly Condon Ruby Symons, Vera Rodda, Iris Blackler, Elsie Rodda, Irene Ryder, Marjory Cox, Holly East, Jessie Rodda, Joan Wallis, Annie O'Connor, Eileen Lavery, Doris Stuart, Annie Rodda, Dorothy McDonald, Rose Crompton, Rene Stuart, Nellie Turner, Ruby Calloo, Zelma Pahner, Ruth Symons, Grace Grenfell, Ella Campbell, Thelma Farrant, Gladys Hurrell, Lena Thaw, Maggie McAllister, Kathleen Biddell, Messrs A. Perry, Chaney, C. Gibbs, C. Fineran, V. Gallagher, D. Wallis, R. Beveridge, C. Symons, H. Wallis, R. Graham, A. Rodda, J. Cowell, D. Bateman, W. Newton, D. Syme, J. Sloan, J. Blakeway, W. Tooth, N. Symons, B. Cox, F. Hinds, L. Smith, A. Symons, R. Campbell, Reg Campbell, A. White, B. Bailey, C. Hyland, W. Dini, J. Merfield, W. Laffey, S. Griffin, H. Mills, T. Green, W. Campbell, C. Pollock, G. Cham men. N. Shatford, B. Turner, M. Marriot, S. Coton, C. Chambers, and S.. Hughes.