WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19413, 12 September 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication is the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Sneh items should be folly authenticated, and engeiement notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on, any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs George Rhodes ("Beverley")* who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Ben Howell (Cave), is returning to Christchurch to-day. Miss Bridges (Wellington) and Miss Holmes (Lower Hutt) are the guests of Miss Cott'erill (Cashel, street West). Mr 'and Mrs Charles Wood (Leinster road),' who have been spending the winter months in Queensland and have since been visiting their son in Whangafei, are returning to Christchurch tomorrow morning. The Rev. E. C. Crosse, headmaster of. Christ's College, and Mrs Crosse, who returned to New Zealand by the Aorangi on Sunday, are at present visiting Mrß~ Crosse's parents at Pukelipe, Hawke's Bay, and will arrive -in Christchurch on Tuesday morning. Major and Mrs W. Bond and the Missies Bond, who have been. visiting Mr E. M. and Miss Macdonald, "Hambleden,," Bealey avenue, returned to TimarU yesterday. The Misses Morkane (Cashmere" Hills; are leaving to-morrow for a sh.ort to Mrs Fred Dennehy (Greymouth).

Dr. and Mrs C. Hand Newton (Bealey avenue), who 1 have visiting .England/ are returning .to Christchurch this morniiig. Mrs Bruce Stringer (Papariui road) is spending a holiday in Taranaki.

Mrs D. V. Donaldson (Cashmere Hills) returned yesterday from a holiday visit to Wellington.

Miss Malpel Hall (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to Lake Tekapoi Mr and Mrs J. A. C. Frogley (Picton) are on a short visit to Mrs' Frogley's mother, Mrs Spooner, Patten street, Avonside. .•

Miss C. E. Henderson is a passenger by the Makura for a trip through the United States and Canada.

The engagement is announced of Harriet Anne (Nancy), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Mills (Lyttelton), to Leonard, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cheyne Reid (Londonderry, Ireland). • '

Miss Watson (Alarton) is a guest at Warner's Hotel. .',

Miss Marjorio Cunningham, "Strathearh," Brookside, who has been spending an extended holiday in Sydney and Melbourne, is. returning by the Manuka this morning. An recently announced is that 6f Irene, sixth daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Ml Hampton ; "Ballytrue Farm," Hinds, to William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Middlemass, Kaitangata. 1 Recent arrivals at the, Hotel Federal include: Mr L. McMillan (Duqedin), Messrs L. and M. Milliken (Springfield), Mrs 1 J. Milliken (Springfield), Miss Vina Milliken (Springfield), Miss Christine Moore (Napier)> Mr and Afrs Wells (Chorlton), Mr Ray Ford (Auckland), Mr J. P. Snushall (Kaikoura), Mr Alex. Mcßride (Duiledin), Mr l L. L.' Hills (Wellington), Mr H. P.. Clouston (Wellington), Mr Wm. Crawford (Ashburton), Mr-W. H. Bundle (Ashburton), Mr F. C. E. Ritchie (Dunedin), and Ifr H. Chapman (Dupedin).

Many a child's foot is deformed by wearing unsuitable, footwear. We keep in. stock foot form shoes in 'smart de* signs, also Bpys' Strong School Boots, double soles'sewn: 11 to ,15k 13s 9d; Ito 2. 14s 9d; 3to 5, 16s 9d. Write or 'phone Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester. street. X' Mrs E. Davies (late of "Khartoum") wishes to announce .that she/.has opened /'Oriental >■ House," > Seaview road, New Brighton, which' is under her personal supervision. Mrs Davies is now ready to' receive"'paying guests. Telephone No. 1622 M: . D 3269 RECOMMENDED BY /HUNDREDS. To 'those who .are suffeyiflg from • nerves or are feeling run down, 'Malted Hypophospbites are recommended by hundreds. This tonib, rich, in iron and )inalt,\ builds ,up the system rapidly; and ofrens the door to glowing health. ' Obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Chemist. Cathedral square/ —6 WASHING BABY CLOTHES. , ; The mother who : has. raised several children knows what a trial washing 'baby clothes is. It's just a case of wash, wash, washJ' No one has. yet found out a wfcy that -makes !it as easy as dreading a book, but many mothers have found out that Verbena Soap takes the dirt out easier. . . REMOVAL SALE. . : , . The continuous growth of .the business during the past eight years • necessitates lany taking more extensive and up-to-date . premises < (exactly opposite pre- I sent ;establishment). Huge reductions I in all ladies' wear. "Patricia," Ladies outfitter, 376 Montreal street. New Address 99. and 101 Victoria street. —6.

Women's frocks are likely to be thei main attraction from now on, and ladies would be. well advised to. engage the best df dressmakers. Miss I. John* son, 50 Oxford terrace, " near . Royal Hotel. ;--6 The latest modes' from New. York and Paris > are fitted with ''the Arch Preserver. It is invisible, yet.it"is therer supporting the "fo'dt as it should be supported. Wear one you'll never wear others. Chisnall and, Stewart, Ltd», Cookham'House, 75D Colombo, street, Chnstchurch., —1 CREPE DE CHIIJE FROCKS. Lovely crepe, de chine ■= frocks, in beautiful colours and delightful styles, are obtainable at Blakeley'e Drapery Warehouse, 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower, at surprisingly low prices Heavy quality crepe de,chine frocks are priced at 59s 6d and upwards. Make a point of seeing these- frocks and you are sure ;to be pleased. •, , —6-

Mr and Mrs E. G. Martins, Mr and Mrs J. N. Morgan (Wellington), Sir Bruce and Lady Stewart (Pigeon Bay), Mrs J. Fraser (Oamaru), Mrs M. S. McArthur, Mrs Davey, Mrs R. M. Casey (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Rattray (Dunedin), and Mrs F. Smith (Albury) are guests at the United Service Hotel. The members of the City branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society were entertained by Mrs Andrew . Burns, vice-president, of Montreal street, prior to the - collectors beginning for 1928. The _ Rev. /A. W. Stuart gave an interesting address to the collectors, and a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed. Those present were:—Madame Sowden, Misses Heywood, Preston, Gordon, Gaudm, Evans, Wajker, and Barry (honorary secretary).

Latest arrivals ■ at Hotel Ambassadors include: —Mr E. P. Alton (Rotherham), Mr H. Snushall (Wellington}:' Miss G. (Timaru) v Mr j, Hargraves (Ashburton), Mr R. Harney (Westport), Mr :A. Austin (Wellington), Mr L. Harmon (Ashburton), Mrs. Partridge; (Wellington),. Mrs :R. Martin ; (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. : Anderson. (IVtetbven), Miss Hemmingway (Kaikoria), Miss Matthews (Dun- ' sandel), 'F. .Jk iQwers i (Dupsandel), :Mr and, Mrs iMiller: (Greymouth), Miss Miller (Greymoiith). Miss J. Mclntyre ■ (Timaru),'Mr J. Davidson (Auckland), ; Mrs and Miss Ruttledge (Dunedin), Mr Yarrell (Wellington), Mr D. McKellop (Motueka), Mr U. W. Rugg (Auckland), Messrs" Taylor and McDonald (Dunedin), Mr'-'J.- Flanagan (Waunate),.Mr :H. Hobson (Invercargill), Mr 0. GorIdon Cok: ; (Dunedin), and Mr P. A. Smith (Wellington). •

An enjoyable dinner party, was held at the Federal Hotel last evening, when ;Mr and Mrs F. McKechnie (Wellington) entertained Mr H. A. Litchfield, navigator of the Southern Cross. The guest of honour was carried shoulder high into the dining-room, and the guests immediately arose and singing "For He's a Jolly Good .Fellow!" followed by cheers. Those in Dhe party .included: Mr and Mrs.F, MpKechnie, Mr and MrsT. G. Lewis, Mr and Mrs Vale, Miss Angus, Messrs K-. A - Litchfield, and. Paul. After dinner, a very pleasant evening' was spent with music and'dancing in the Federal Hotel Jazz Room. WEDDINGS. WITHELL —McCLATCHIE. A picturesque wedding was celebrated at St'.'. Paul's Church, Cashel street, ;last evening; the biide being-Miss Erica 'McClatchie, . daughter of Mr Thomas and the late. Mrs McClatchie, and granddaWtteror^the'late Captkin_ Thomas McClatchie,. a well-known Chnstchurch .pioneer, and tie bridegroom Mr Frederick Charles Withell, elder son of Mr and Mrs'T. C. Withell, of MotuThe bride, who entered the clfcch on the arm of her brothor-in-lawf Mr. M. J. Lynskey, looked in" a:, 'sleeveless niodel -toieture ft-oclc of Beayy f i ivory taffeta, the «lose-flttin|;;. upper, part adorned ..with, medallions of - Silver : lace, the bouffant skijt finished with a deep flounce of silver lace, punctuated with flat pink chiffon posies, and hemmed with ivory tulle.. Superimposed on cameo-pink crepe' de chine, the .toilette was completed with a lame fcourt train, veiled in' fful lace,' caught.. with' :a large truelover's knot of oraiige" blossom; a flowing tulle • veil over a circlet of orange ! blossom, and a posy of choice spring blooms. . ■The bridesmaids were the Misses -isve aitfl Erica Lynskey (nieces -of the bride),, and Miss/Beatrice Withell, the bridegroom's sister. The first-named wore a charging sleeveless frock of befrilled amber taffeta, and a chaplet of ;gold leaves, the others favouring gowns 'of the same. colour, materialised in georgette, with swathed head bands of gold tissue. Miss Shiela Lynskey (also a niece of the bride) was train-bearer, wearing a tiered gown of ivory, .georgette and/a half-circle of gold leaves in* her hair.- All • carried . early Victorian posies. Tie bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Norman Withell, as :best man, and Messrs Ivor Gray and Geoffrey /Falck as groomsmen. , The ceremony -was performed by the Rev. W. Bower Black, the incidental tousic being, played, by, the church organist. Mr Williams. ' - t After ' the. cereincmy Mrs Lynskey •(the bride's" sister) and Mr Lynskey ]held a large deception at the Whiter ! Garden. . Mrs Lynskey wore a smart mushroom beige georgette model gown, draped to left -side - with a crystal ; buckie ' confining' a" cyclamen velvet sash, and carried , a large shower bouquet to tone. Mrs Withelf (mother of the bridegroom) was in black, marocain, combined with fawn georgette, and carried a shower bouquet of wall-, flowers. The guests included: Mr ana Mrs Coop, Mrs Jarman, Miss Betty Coop, Eey. Bower Black, Mr and Mrs B; Brown, Mr and Mrs A. • Bridge, Mrs Colin Stewart, Mrs R. Latter, Misses M. and I. Stewart,. Miss McClatchie, Mr and Mrs E. Storey, Mr and Mrs iVaughan,. Mrs W. H. Perkins, Mrs Mansell, Mr and Mis Gibbs, Mrs H. Nutt, Mr and Mrs' F.' Kibbjewhite,' Mr and Mrs Streeter, Mr and Mrs MeKenzie, Mr and Mrs ; McClatchie, Mr and Mrs J. Brooks, Sir and Mrs Mct Intosh, Mr and Mrs Ivan Gebbie, Mr and' Sirs Perkins, Misses L. and M. Gray, Mr and Mi's H. Birdling, : Mr and Mrs Albie Johnson, Mr and Mrs Cyril Gray, Mr and Mrß Ned Storey,. Mr JET. Prescott, Misses Williams, Freeby, Carney, Simmonds, Mcllraith, Butterworth, Cowper, Jackson, • Joan Lynskey, K. Raphael, A. Taylor, Cavanagh, and Tische. Messrs ' Prankard. Henderson'; Billie Vaughan, and 'Harold Prescott. \

CHATTERTON—BUNNY. I At. St. Andrew,'* Presbyterian Church recently the marriage Was. solemnised of Eleanor Mary Selina, youngest daughter of Mr H." Bunny .and' the late Mrs Bunny, of Grefian Yalley; *Akar'oa, and Clyde .Stanley,' eldest S9ll-of Mr and Mrs B. «T. Chatterton, "The Grange," DunsandeL The. Rev. 6:' Gibb, 8.A., officiated and Mr Lake presided ,at the organ. - . ' .■■■ ■ The" bride, who entered the church with her father, who subsequently gave her away, wore a- French -hand-made frock of - ivory crepe de chine. , The| sleeveless bodice wa» cut on straight lines, and the skirt had a double-tiered effect. Her beautifully ■ embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet of silver leaves asd orange blossom, and' siKe carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers. The bride was attended- by her two couMlns, -Miss Bowe arid'"Miss Doreen Heron, i ts brideamsidi; .They: wore flesh-pink and geor-

gette frocks respectively, with-model hats to tone and carried bouquets of hothouse flowers to match their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Ralph Chatterton, as best man, and Mr- Jack Chatterton as groomsman-. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by JJ[iaa Natalie Benson. After the ceremony a inception was held at 95 Gloucester street. The bride's step-mother received the guests wearing a brown costume, with hat to match. Mrs Chatterton, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of f awn_ crepe de chine with hat to match and red fox fur. / ' HUSSEY—CRAW. The Church of St. Luke* Little ,Akaloa, whose beauty was enhanced 1 by dainty decorations of golden daffodils and greenery, formed a charming background for the wedding of Mr Gordon Hussey, of Sydenham,> to Miss Elizabeth Craw, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Craw, "Rosebank," Chorlton, on Wednesday last. The Rev. F. H. Thorpe was ' the officiating minister, and Mrs E. -Waghorn, organist. " N The bride, who entered the church with her brother; Mr J. Craw, jun., wore a dainty froelc of brocaded crepe de chine* The scalloped hem opened over an underskirt of silver lace, and the Waist-line being defined, by a ceinture of pearls and iridescent sequins,'and the 16ng sleeves were finished to : n}atch the skirt. A coronet of orange blossom buds held her veil in place, and instead of the usual shower bouquet she earned a sheftf of white heather.

Her sister, Miss Agnes Craw, accompanied her, wearing a becoming frock of flame taffeta and gold lace, her headdress of tulle being fastened at one.side With a large gold rose. She 3 (jarried a bouquet of japonica to tone with -her frock. . !

. 'At .the conclusion of the: ceremony the guests were;entertained at a wedding breakfast in the Chorlton Hall by Mr and Mrs J. Craw, the latter wearing a frock, of pearl !grey crepe de chine and black picture hat, her bouquet being' o* Emperor daffodils and fern. Jrs Hussey, pother of'.the bridegroom, wore a marocain.- frock under a sealr Bldn-n-efflat, and carried -posy of .y'ioUtiu' - v .-' ■' ~ -;i " eyenipg the , guests were en|ertaine|"at a; dance, the" music being supplied hy Mrs Tikao's Orchestraii A handsome array of ; wedding presents testified to the popularity of the bride, who had previously -been entertained at various tind . had received a preseritation from, the bor-holders of the Chorlton Post Office, where'she had been postmistress [tor. a number ,of years. . Mr and Mrs Gordon Hussey's future home will be in Christchurch.v

THE ROVER MUSICAL EVENING .. - ; '' ' CLUB. . ~•' C ; •• . • ' ■' —1 The club visited .the residence of Mrs Dowding, Redruth : ayenue, Spreydon, where an enj oyablo ; surprise party.'waa held. Musical items;; games,' and community singing were , enjoyed. A numbier of songs were sung by. Miss A. Dowding. who also accompanied at the piano, apd Mr E* Brownie contributed - violin solos. The - • club's Palekeko quartet played " several Hawaiian selections. Mr W. Mowbray played ukelele solos; and Mr H, Cornwell tl gave humorous recitations. A competition . was won by , Miss M. Robinson and Mr E. Earl. Those present were: —Mesdames C. Dowding; Misses A. Dowding, M. Robinson, G. Mowbray, E. McAuley, T. • Forscutt, M. Andrews, L. Burgh, E. Shaw, R. Payne, Z. Adkins, P. Earl, Messrs F. Brownie, L. Smith, E. Brownie, G. Goodenough, M. Cornwell, W. Mowbray, E.' Earl. H. Borland, C. Juriss, C. McAuley, R. Mowbray, B. Heatley, H. Brunsden, M.C., ana A. Fergus, siecretary.