WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19458, 3 November 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tne Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication la the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Sncn Items should be full; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Their Excellencies Sir Charles and the Lady Alice Fergusson, who are arriving in Christchurch on Wednesday morning, will be the guests of Mr and Mrs J. F. Studholme, Fendalton. Their Excellencies will attend the Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting at Riccarton, the A. and P. Association's Show at Addington, and the ball, which is being organised by Mrs Algar Williams, and which will eventuate at the Caledonian Hall on Thursday evening. Captain Orr-Ewing and Miss F, Dugdale will accompany their Excellencies to Christchurch. Lady Johnston and her daughter, Mrs Arthur Duncan, who have been visiting England, returned to Wellington this week. Mr and Mrs Roger Gould ("The Hermitage." Rotherham) are the guests of Mrs George Gould, "Avonbank," for Race Week. Miss Maberley Beadel (Merivale lane), who is ■ visiting her sister, Mrs Allan Avery, Napier, is returning to Christchurch on Tuesday morning. Miss Mary Weld ("Flaxbourne." Maryborough") and Miss Nancy Teschemaker ("Avondale") are the guests of Mrs Murray Gard'ner, Cashel street West. Miss Burt has arrived from England to visit her sister, Mrs P. Dearden, "The Gates," Waiau. Mrs Dearden and Miss Burt are the guests of Miss Olive Mcllraith. Merivale lane, for Cup Week festivities. Mr and Mrs J. W. Fair (Timaru) are amongst southern visitors to Christchurch for the Races. Mr and Mrs W. H. Blundell Price, who have been visiting England, are returning' to the "Dominion by the Aorangi due about the 11th inst. Mr and Mrs Michsel McKenna (New Brighton), who have been on an extended tour of Australia, are returning by the Malieno. Dr. and Mrs .Maxwell Ramsay, Mr and Mrs L. Wilson, and Miss A. A. Lynskey(Kaiapoi) are spending a short holiday at Akarc-a; Mr and Mrs S: Ashley Wade have returned from Europe and arc stayingwith Mrs .C, JU D.earsley, .Fendalton. Mrs Murray Litchfield . is amongst present Wellington visitors to Christchurch. , Miss Nancy Colbeck (Auckland) is the gueßt of Mrs G. F. Hutton, "Hurlihghanij" Riccarton, for Race Week. Miss Jqari Savill (Fairlie)" is *.he gvrest of Mrs B. <?• Rutherford, Brae-' kendale. Miss June. Batchelor (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Alice Pascoe for Race Weeky. gaieties. 'Mrs G. F. Morris, with two small daughters (Otira) is visiting Christchurch to be present at the silver wedding celebration of her parents, Mr and Mrs W. H. Phipps, "Aranui," New Brighton, with wnom she will stay for Show Week.' NOTICE TO SHOW VISITORS. Show visitors to Christchurch will find their every desire in toiletries and perfumes accurately anticipated at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral square. Splendid stocks of Morny's, Coty's, Houbigant's, Yardleys, and Hodnett's products, comprising compacts, facfc. powders, creams, novelties, etc., are priced very appealingly. Of course you are invited to inspect. —6 Tru-Poise shoes—airier, lighter, more flattering styles.for ultra, smart feet, with the exclusive hew Tru-Poise construction features that give the wearer most enviable poise. On display in our windows and showrooms. Chisnall and Stewart, Ltd., "Cookham House," 750 Colombo street. ~1 LADIES' HOSE. When buying hose. it is essential to seek value as well aa style. Fine makes are finding favour at present, and the "point-heel" is very popular. Blakeley's Drapery Warehouse, 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower, shows, not only excellent variety, but also remarkable values: —in many cases a shilling per pair cheaper than elsewhere. —6 A restful seaside, vacation is one ot the finest of health investments. "Oriental House," Seaview road. New Brighton/under the. personal superVsion of Mrs E. Davies (late of "Khartoum") is a delightful place to stay. 'Phone No. 1622 M — 1 IRONING TABLE LINEN. Table linen does not require much starching. One cup of thin Dove Starch to a half pail of blueing water will give sufficient stiffening. Dry in strong sunlight, dampen thoroughly, roll up tightly, and iron while still very damp, first on the wrong side, then on the right side until perfectly dry. A hot, heavy iron is necessary. WASHING ARTIFICIAL SILK GARMENTS. When washing artificial silk garments avoid hot water, but use SnoWite Washing Powder. Wring with great care, squeezing rather than twisting. Dry only partially, roll in cloth, and iron while decidedly damp. Use an only moderately hot iron. Iron on the wrong' side to give a new appearance. MOUNTAIN HOUSE. ARTHUR'S PASS. Renovated and extended, the above will be reopened by Mrs Cottrell, late of Chatham H6use, Ashburton, and the Hydro Grand, Timaru, early in November.- Home comfort and an excellent cuisine guaranteed. Tariff. £3 10s weekly. —1

Mr and Mrs Martin (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Sowman (Nelson), and Mr and Mrs McCuskie (Nelson) are amongst the guests at the Royal Hotel. The following won prizes for needlework at the competitions of the Girls' Friendly Society:—Eva Muir 'Sydenham), jMiss Heywood's special prize; Eileen Mathews (St. Saviour's, West Lyttelton) Ist (nighty gown); Eileen Mathews (St. Saviour's, "West Lyttelton), Ist (jumper). A grand concert will be held at the Municipal Theatre, Manchester street, to-morrow evening in aid of the Nazareth House building fund. Mr and Mrs Allan Walker (Allenton. Ashburton) are at present the guests of Mr and Mrs Stewart, Manchester street North. They are leaving to-day to connect with the Makura for a tour of the United States and /Canada, returning in the New Year via the South Sea Islands. All friends of Nazareth House and nil interested in the work of the Sisters are invited to attend the ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone of tin? now wing, at 3 p.m. tomorrow. His Lordship Bishop Brodie and his Worship the Mayor will be amongst the .speakers at the ceremony.

Tickets for the Carnival Ball in aid of Nazareth House, which is to be held at the Winter Garden on Monday night, may be obtained from the organiser, Mrs Burnes-Loughnan, the secretary, Mrs Bernard Wood, members of the committee, Lady Clifford, Mes.dames [Frank Petre, Cecil Ollivier, Frank Cowlishaw, Cyril Ward, George Weston, Alfred Bunz, Harold Barker, J. L. Findlay, Misses M. Enright i.nd Doherty, from The Bristol, and the leading hotels.

A vocal recital will be given by the students of Mrs J. W. Palk in the Jellicoe Hall this evening. The first half of the programme is drawn from various composers, and the second is devoted entirely to Schubert Lieder. Amongst the singers arc Mesdames Ayling, Coates, Kerr, Mallard, Misses Ada Anderson, Nancy Gibson, Hoggan (2), Winsome Peacock, Winnie Sprosten, Euby Steel, Elizabeth Vass, Susie Voice, Doris Weir, Messrs Eickard, Sayers, and Vinnicombe. Miss Gertrude Eaton, L.A.8., and Miss Mavis

Osborne will be the accompanists. Yesterday's arrivals at Warner's Hotel include Mrs Litchfield, Mr and Mrs W. H. Ballinger (Wellington), Mr and Mrs N. Blackmoro (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs M. Bethell (Pahau Pastures), Mr and Mrs S. Bowman, Miss T. Bowman, Mr and Mrs R. Hudson (Duiiedin), Mr and Mrs R. L Woodhouse (Auckland), Mr and Mrs W. F. Evans (Temuka), and Mr and Mrs W. F. Deidrichs (Hokitika).

Mr and Mrs W H. Gaisford and Miss G. Gaisford (Dannevirke), Mr and Mrs J. R. McKenzio and Mrs C. B. Trimnell, Mr and Mrs M. A. Scott (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Elgar (Featherston), Mrs Cetiil Wood, Mrs H Elworthy and the Misses Elworthy (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J; A. Matthewson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. M. Adams (Timaru), Mr and Mrs L. H. Herd. Mrs Mansfield (Wellington). Mrs D. Mirams (Lower Hutt). Miss M. Bloomfield (Dunedin), and Mrs R. Acton Adams are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Among the guests at the Clarendon Hatel are Mrs Scoular, Mrs J. Scoular, Mr and Mrs Mason (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs G. A. Martin (Timaru), Dr. and Mrs Crawford (Invercargill), Miss Christie (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs J. W. Grant (Grey Hills), Mr and Mrs R. K. Ireland (Oamaru), and Mr and Mrs A. Derbie (Invercargill). Recent arrivals, at the Hotel Ambassadors include Mr J. H. Henderson (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs Anderson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Wood (Wellington), Mr T. Kingston (Temuka), Miss E. Pugh (Geraldine), Mr D. Cain (Temuka), Mr and Mrs D. Marshall (Kaitangata), Mr D. W. Davison (Culverden), Mr and Mrs Bosworth (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Harney (Westport), Mrs N. Ellery (Greymouth), Mrs A. Watson (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs Anstis (Wellington), Mr W. Dykes (Wellington), Mr and Mrs. Birch and daughter (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Burke (Wellington), Mr W. H. Murray (Auckland), Mr Chas. Smith (Auckland), Misses Petersons (Wellington), Mr K. Simpson'• (Greymouth), Mr N. Walker (Hamilton), Mr Moggott (Dunedin), Mr D. Carpenter (Waiau), . Mr H. Boocock (Wellington), Mr R..H. Pritchard (Wellington ), Mr and Mrs Baikie (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Foster (Kaikoura), Mr and Mrs Lonsley (Dunedin), Mr T>. J. Lack (Geraldine) Mr W. Lindsay (Dtinedin), Mr C. Hatcher (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs Collie (Dunedin), Mr H. Hodge (Dunedin), Mr A. Paterson (Dunedin), Mr J. O'Meara (Wellington), and Miss Arthur (Blenheim).

! PUPILS' EVENING. In answer to Miss Lowe's invitation, a large number of picturesquely dressed young people assembled at the Grange Hall, Worcester street, last night, "when the annual pupils' dance was held. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Murdoch (piano) and' Mr Mitchell (violin), and at an interval in the dancing a beautiful bouquet of pink roses and hyacinths was presented to r Miss Lowe bv Jill Barker on behalf of Mrs Murdocn and the pupils. Those present included:" Kathleen Kernahan (Folly), Margaret Bassett (Evening Dress), Molly Whiteside (Maori Girl), Margaret Caverhill (Jester), Gwen Igglestone (Pierrette), Maisie Andrew (Gipsy), Marawill Burnett (Pierrot), Elva Atkinson (Folly), Enid Gardiner (Dutch Girl), Elva Leech (Pierrot). Joy Ridgen (Dutch Girl), Brenda Burgin (Gipsy), Nance Blunden (Maid of the Mountains), Pam, Price (French Artist), Jean Hursthouse* (19th Century Lady), Linley Jackson (Corsican Peasant), Helen Harper (Cricketer), Joy Rawnsley (Madame Pompadour), Margaret Fowler (Indian Squaw), Linda Coe (Irish Colleen), Elizabeth Foster (Umbrella), Joan Rutherford (Spanish Lady), Janet Burgin (Raindrop), Prudence Fowler (Mid Victorian), Nell Morten (Spanish Lady), Ursula Fowler (Corsican), Rana Friman (Folly), G. Acton-Adams (Pierrot), Frances Thomas (Bonbon), Aldwith Morgan Taylor (Early Victorian), Jean McCracken (Rainbow), Marion Fear (Gipsy), Barbara Coop (Balloon Girl), Gwynneth Holmes (Powder Puff), Elizabeth Holderness (Prince of Marshes), Mildred Hiatt (French Artist), Doreen Cook (Indian), Mary Coop (Old Fashioned Lady), Joan Thornton (Caprice), Sylvia Cook (Pierrot), Joan MRutherford (Eastern Princess), Rona Rutherford (Chrysanthemum), _ Mary Alexander (Swiss Peasant), Sheila Atkinson (Courtier), Rachel Menzies (Spinning Top). Joan Lynskey (Messenger of Love), Hilary Thornton (Japanese), Judith Lewin (Blue Moon), Helen Haskins (Chinese), Lyndsey Thomson (Powder and Patches), Betty Coop (Evening Dress). Helen Thomson (Black Cat), Janet Williams (Gipsy), Margaret Williams (Lady of 13th Century), June Foster (Early Victorian), Patricia Foster (Early Victorian), Margaret Hayes (Dutch Girl), Joyce Smith (Bainbow), Barbara Bloxam (Mystery), Ena Fleetwood _ (Pierrot), Nora 'Newton (Spanish Girl). Elizabeth Alpers (Dutch Boy) t Sheila -Cordner (Robin Hood), Mary Wilkins (Pirate), Jeannette Thomas (Christmas Tree).- Joan Whetter (Miniature). Margaret Whetter (Folly). Judith Barker (Carmen). Jill Barker (Matariki Maori God), Sheila Macdonald (Ganymede), Michael' Macdonald (Roman Soldier), and an adequate number of boys, including a bevy of Miss Lowe's pupils from St. Andrew's College.

Miss Buckhurst's exhibition of art work, which will be open for several days, is being held at 127 Cashel street (next Beath and Co.'* building).

"AT HOME."

At the Winter Garden, last night, Mr and Mrs Bichard Allen entertained their friends at x an enjoyable danco, given in honour of their, daughter, Miss Diana Allen. The lounge was decorated with maples and large bowls of flowers, and the supper tables with choice roses, lilies of the valley, and maidenhair fern. Mrs Allen wore a graceful frock of silver lace draped over pink lamfi, with sash of silver lace ■ embroidered at the ends. Miss Allen's picture frock was of pale pink satin, with bodice of georgette and lace, and scalloped skirt with deep transparent hem of beige lace outlined with tiny roses; and the large bow of her pink satin sash was fastened with pink roses. The guests included: Mrs Cowlishaw, Mr and Mrs Wardrop, Mr and Mrs Palmer, Miss Lee, Dr. and Mrs Fox, Miss Hay, Major and Mrs Hutton, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, 'Mr and Mrs Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs George Aitken, Mr and Mrs Derrick Gould, Mr and Mrs Gerald Anderson, Mr and Mrs E. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs Wanklyn, Commander and Mrs Dearden, Mr and Mrs Eoger Gould, Mr and Mrs .W. Eeeves, Dr. and Mrs Cooke, Mr and Mrs Bill Deans, Mr and Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Gray, Mr and Mrs Derrick Westenra, Mr and Mrs J. Wall, Dr. and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs Paul Thompson, Mr and Mrs George Eeid, Mr and Mrs Louis Campbell, Mr and Mrs Maurice O'Eorke, Mr and Mrs Douglas Bean, Mr and Mrs Bruce Douglas, Mr. and Mrs Charles. Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs lan Northcote, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Grigg, Mr and Mrs Jack Grigg, Mr and Mrs Jim Deans, Mr and Mrs Lyn Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Max Deans, Mr and Mrs Kingscote, Mr and Mrs Bethell, Mr 'and Mrs E. Burdon, Mr and Mrs Harold Barker, .Mr and Mrs Williams, .Mr find Mrs E.. Millton, Mr and Mrs iaii Deans, Mr and Mrs Acton Adams, Mr and Mrs John Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Hutchison,' Mr and Mrs John Moore, Mr and Mrs Watherston, Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Gerard, Mr and Mrs George Ma'cdonald,- Mr and Mrs George Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson, Mr and Mrs Frank Mr and Mrs God-Mr-and Mrg Frank Peter, Mr and Mrs Beales, Mr and Mrs Hugh Eeeves, Sir Bruce arid Lady Stewart, Mrs Barker, Mr and Mrs Sir -Heaton and Lady Rhodes; Misses Sylvia Fox, Phyllis Boyle, Tyacke, Mcllraith, Betty Eutherford, Barbara Gibson, Betty Macdonald,- E. West-WatsOn, Margaret Stevenson, Mary Hogg, Humphreys, Nincy Gard'ner, Margaret Tripp, Eosa Tripp, Nancy Salmon, Deiiise Monteith, June Teiinent, Alice Pasctie, ..Nancy . Gibson, Sybil Rutherford, Isabel Turrell; Cicely O'Eorke, Margaret Todhunter, Jean Newton, Gendy Maling, Janet Studhqlme, Dorothy Day, Nancy McKellar, Shona Dampier-Crossley, Peggy Norton, Dorothy Acton-Adams, Phyllis Acton-Adams, Gwen Smythe, Joan Cooper, Norah Hoare, Mollie Black, Betty Harper, Adrienne Acland, MiJdred Lance, Ann Ensor, Mary Wells, Norah Helmore, Betty Webb, Peggie Williams, Elizabeth Harris, Constance 1 Menzies, Barbara Gould, Mary Bond, Nancy Bond, Bona Elworthy, Cecil Elworthy, Nancy Teschemaker, Kathleen Bristed, Olive SpencerBower, May Andrew, Mary Rolleston, Margery Studholme, Meta Nixon, Norrie Fenwick, Helen Fenwick, Mollie Chapman, Helen White, Virginia Cane, Marion Findlay, Joan Hargreaves, Kitto, Da Montgomery*, Patsy Barter, Betty Bowen, Adine Acton-Adams; Messrs David Boyle, Eric Rhodes, K. Neave, Denis Cotterill, Alexander, Scott, E. Wood, P. Wood, P. Boyle, Gard'ner, Westenra, Pascoe (2), Rutherford, Turrell, Ormond, Todhunter, Cowlishaw, Riley, T. C. H. Miller, C. Bethell, E. Bethell, G. Turnbull, D. Turnbull, B. Savill, Brian Savill, T. McKellar, B. Day, Lester Dampier-Crossley, A. Ollivier, Acton-Adams, Mitchell, Smythe, Rattray, Deans, Watson, Hobbs, Angus Douglas, Black, F. Cracroft . Wilson, Wilding, R. G. Hall, B. Dalgety, G. Nicoll, Eeeves, Menzies (3), Thomson, Markham, Macfarlane, Hall, Gibson, Burrough, Musgrave, Chaffey (2), O'Eorke, lan Scott, T. Harrison, Studholme, Macdonald, Walker, Pridie, Unwin, Nikon, Brodie, Spencer-Bower, Bernard Thomas, Markham.

CITY COUNCIL CRICKET CLUB DANCE. The above club held a very successful carnival dance at Ridgely Hall on Thursday evening last, there being 100 guests present. The hall was artistically decorated with many plants and ferns and. streamers. Mrs Eyre's orchestra supplied spirited music. The arrangements were ably carried out by the M.C., Mr M. Wilson, arid Mr W. Rollands, assisted by. an energetic committee, comprising Messrs F. Quin, S. Eyre, G. Newton, F. Horwell, R. Rameev, and L. Sanders. Winners of the lucky-spot were Mr nn d Mrs L. Keecli; snowball, Mrs Mayo and Mr Alderson; Monte jparlo. Miss Smith and Miss Maclean. ' Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Rollands, Mr ond Mrs L Sanders, Mr and Mrs Cousins, Mr and Mrs C. Horwell, Mr and Mrs S. Eyre Mr and Mrs F. Quin, Misses Chappie, Hooper, Ashbolt Dunfnrd Hyde, Gordon, Rose Brown, Irene Agassiz, Mayo, Hart, Peck Love 2) Toon, Merrens, Muir, Crawford, Newton, Howman, M Sandere, M. cL i+h Scott, Gibson, Davies, Hatha|S th ' Burke.' Cashmere (2), Donald. Chapman, Coton, Birdwood, and Compton.

STILL WELL'S DANCE ASSEMBLY.

,r p, stillweU's Dance Assembly hold a carnival dance at the CaleHall to-night. A flashlight £nto<*rapb will be taken and the postpho ograpn distributed to dancers Cf ™Tc„turdaV. Two bands will supply mWj avftilabl* to Bpeotot ol *

MISS EDNA PIRTH,

The Jellicoe Hall ■ was filled to the doors on Thursday evening last, when Miss Edna Firth made her debut as a solo pianist to a most appreciative audience. Miss Firth wore an attractive frock of shell pink georgette, embroidered with diamante and crystal beads. During the performance she was presented with many beautiful floral tributes and boxes of chocolates. After the recital Mr and Mrs Ernest Firth entertained a number of friends at their home in Manchester street in honour of their daughter.