WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19460, 6 November 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fulls authenticated, and engagement notices const bear tbe signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Miss McLaren (Timaru) and Mr and Mrs Elliston Orbell (Dunedin) are the guests'of Misses Tabart "Glenmoore." Mr and Mrs Harold Barker (Fendalton) are leaving next month for the trip to Britain. Mrs J. L. Hay (Fendalton) is staying at Godley House, Diamond Harbour. Mrs George Edwards and Miss Nellie Lyn&key, Kaiapoi, are spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs Alabaster and Mrs Overton have returned to Christchurch after spending a holiday at "Gainsborough House," Governor's Bay. Mr and Mrs Firdo Johnston and Miss Smith (Hanmer Springs) are guests at the Royal" Hotel. Mrs L. Robinson (Wellington) and Mr and Mrs W. Hunt (Invercargill) are, among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel. The Earl and Countess of Stradb-rcle, our London correspondent writes on September 27th, are in residence at Glenshian House, Lochailort, Invernessshire,, which they have rented for the autumn. Their "daughter, Lady Charlotte Rous, who has returned to London from Scotland, will shortly join the Bedford Ladies' College. Misses Norah and Kathleen Hoare, daughters of Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare, Kilmorc street west, are leaving early in the New Year for r. visit to their uncle in England. The engagement is announced of Etta, third daughter of Mr and Mrs John Winchester, '' Brockenfield," (Irwell, to Leonard William Prosser, of Leeston, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Prosser, Middlepark road, Upper Eiccarton. Captain and Mrs Kerr and Miss Kerr (Geraldine), Mrs C.. Kay (Christchurch), Mr W. Cooper (Dunedin), _ Mr Balfour (Dunedin), Misses Little (Hawarden), Miss Gibson (Hawarden), and Mr Ascroft (Cust) are amongst the recent arrivals at New Brighton Cafe, Uew Brighton. The following, is a list*of the guests at the Hermitage during the past week: —Miss Larsen and Mr Walker Bowman (New York), Mr F. Foyan (South Australia), Mr Geo. A. Oakes (U.S.A.), Mr R. W. C. Birch (Riverton), Mr Donald R. McGregor (London), Mr and Mrs W. G. Pryor (Wellington), Miss L. Hyham, Miss L. it. Barrett, Miss M. Barrett, Mrs G. White, and Mrs H. Rastrick (Christchurch), Mr W. A. Lucas. 'Mr and Mrs J. S. Skinner, Mr and Mrs R. Lindsay, Mrs Benson, Mrs H, L. Cook, -Irs C. 0. McKellar, Colomba Girls' College party (21) (Dunedin), Mrs Toker, Miss Toker, and Mr F. H. Evans (Hokitika). The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal are:—Mr ■ C. M. Asher (Oamaru), Mr Dooley (Wellington), Mr Wilkinson (Wellington), Mr J. Stewart (Wellington), Mr J. Clout (Lower Hutt), Mr H. D. Vickery (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Stewart (Waimate), Mr and Mrs E. Wheeler (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. Thomas (Wellington), Mr •j. Taylor (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs A. Pirie (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Digby (Wellington), Mr Dowell (Oamaru), Mr C. Gimson (Geraldine), Mr Stewart West, Mr.C. Gunn (Greymouth), Miss Dillon (Timaru), Miss Stella Francis (London), Mr and Mrs J. Clelland (Timaru), Mrs A. B. Muir (Dunedin), Mrs M. Rein (Invercargill), Miss Eein (Invercargill), Mr H. E. Cooper (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Richardson (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Phillips (Wellington), Mr B. Wood (Cust), Mr Beck (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs Commons (Auckland), Mr A. Mack (Auckland), Mr Geo. Wilson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Sharpe (Blenheim), Mrs Lyford (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs E. Wilson (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs B. B. Meek (Oamaru), Mr A. R. Allan (Balclutha), Mr R. E. Crawford (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs A. Webster (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs T. T. Ritchie (Dunedin), Mr D. Giffln (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs R. W. Brown (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Kain and daughter (Waimate), and Mr and Mrs E. Vincent (Timaru). We are now showing the latest in fashionable footwear for Spring and Summer wear. Our coloured kida in straps and courts are very select. We also have on 'hand a very- fine variety of Ladies' skin shoes in Grey, Fawn, and Brown Lizard, prioes ranging from 47s 6d upwards. These lines invite inspection. H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. —6 NOTICE TO SHOW YISITOBE. Show visitors to Christchurch will find their every desire in toiletries and perfumes accurately anticipated at E. Cameron Smith'B, Chemist, Cathedral square. Splendid stocks of Morny's, Coty's, Houbigant's, Tardleys, and Hodne'tt's products, comprising compacts, face powders, creams, novelties, etc., are priced very appealingly. Of course yon are invited to inspect. —6 WHEN THE SMITHS WANTED HOT WATER. When the Smiths put in an electric cooker. they were up against the hr' water problem last summer. Then they installed a Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder and now they get all the hot water they want at a fractional cost merely by turning a switch. Full particulars from J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge). —1„ A restful seaside vacation is one ol 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. —1 WASHING ARTIFICIAL SILK GARMENTS. When washing artificial silk garments avoid hot water, hut use SnoWite Washing Powder. Wring with 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, i —1

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the Avondale Golf links when Mrs C. H. Knight, the club captain, was entertained at afternoon tea by the lady members, and presented with an Eastern table, in appreciation of her work in the interests of the club during the year.

At St. Barnabas' schoolroom, Fendalton, a charming little matinee was given by the pupils of Miss Edna Gill's school of dancing. The programme opened with a Dutch scene, followed by a fairy ballet of tiny elves and fairies. Much appreciated items were the Dream Doll, danced by two of the smallest children, Misses Pat. Hamer and Adrienne Crowley, Qui Vive, a pas senl, Miss Adrienne Perkins, and Summer Idyll by Misseß Barbara Buchanan and Brownie Freeman. Other attractive items were the Little Powder Puff, sung and danced by Miss Evelyn Buchanan. Mendelssohn's Spring; Song, Dragon Fly by Misses Barbara Hale and Jocelyn Freeman. Gavotte b;7 tiny children, and the Waltz Ballet, danced in white ballet frocks. Miss Brownie Freeman gave a spirited Iluugaria.n dance, and an animated finale brought the matinee to a close. Among those taking part were Misses Brownie and Jocelyn Freeman, Barbara Hale, Adrienne Perkins, Barbara Buchanan, Quone Derbidge, Pat. Doueall. Eve Buchanan, Adrienne Crowley, Pat. Hamer, Nell Luttrell, Lillian Johns, Monica Sti'ack, Lorna Mulcock, Maureen Holmes, Naida Gardiner, and Janice Royda. TIMARTJ NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Dr. and Mrs C. A. Paterson (Sefton street) left yesterday for Dunedin. Mr and Mrs C. S. Bruce (Douglas street) are visiting the south. Miss E. Shand (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Hargreaves (Kakahu). Mrs G. Huyshe-Elliott (Roxburgh) is staying with Mrs 0. H. Tripp (Waiiti road). Mr and Mrs Hotop and the Misses Hotop (Cromwell), who have been staying at the Dominion Hotel, have left for Christchurch. Guests at the Hydro Grand Hotel include Messrs K. J. Fulton (Dunedin), A. B. Halligan (Christchurch), and W. Macavoy (Dunedin). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include: Messrs Holland (Dunedin), W. McNeill (Dunedin), F. O'Malley (Central Otago), G. Phillips (Invercargill), 11. Lewis (Christchurch), J. G. Browne (Christchurch), and T. Wilson (Auckland). MISS TOBIN RELEASED. UNHARMED BY CHINESE BANDITS.

Advice was received in Christchurch yesterday to the effect that a cable message had been received from Bishop Holden, of the Kwangsi-Hunan mission in China, that Miss Tobin, whose capture by bandits was reported recently, has been "released unhurt." Miss .Tobin is a niece of the Rev. C. A. Tobin, of Burwood, and her family live at Tauranga. •

MISS SAVIDGE.

MUSIC HALL OFFER.

EXPLOITATION OF NOTORIETY.

(raojt oua owk correspondent.) . LONDON, September 21. It is a reflection on theatre audiences that Miss Irene Savidge, who obtained notoriety in the recent Hyde Park case, should have been approached by theatrical producers with a view to giving her a part in a certain production.

.It is reported that an offer was made to Mr Barry O'Brien by a* agent who had "acquired Miss Savidge's services." It is further stated that this was Mr O'Brien's reply:— "Mr O'Brien is not in the least interested in Miss Savidge, whom he presumes is the person concerned in a recent police investigation. He feels it is most undesirable that the stage should be made the medium for satisfying the morbid curiosity which a section of the public may have in an individual who has apparently no other claim as an entertainer than the public interest she has created by her appearance in a very unpleasant case." He thinks it is deplorable that any attempt should be made to exhibit on the stage the gifts of a lady whose modesty has been established in a court of law." Variety Artists* Protest.

The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the Variety Artists' Federation:

"The General Council and Executive Committee of the Variety Artists' Federation, having considered the possibility of Miss Irene Savidge being stunted as a music-hall artist, record their strongest disapproval that the music-hall stage should be used as an exploitation ground for people with no stage experience, and whose only opportunity to pose thereon arises from notoriety in recent proceedings, and in the name of the V.A.F. protest against engagements of this kind being foisted upon the British public as entertainments."

Mrs Savidge, interviewed, said there was no question of her daughter going on the music-halls. The negotiations related to the "legitimate" stage. Mrs Savidge added: , "Irene had no idea previously of going on the stage, but she'has been approached with offers, and if the present negotiations are satisfactorily concluded it is quite possible that she may accept one of them. It is too early, however, to say anything definite yet." Miss Savidge is carrying on her occupation as a wireless valve inspector at New Southgate, N. Mr Syrett, Miss Savidge's solicitor, in a statement, referring to the resolution of the V.A.F., said:—"l do not see that this concerns us at all. Miss Savidge will not appear on the musichalls. We have been approached by a person who is anxious for Miss Savidge to go on the 'legitimate' stage. Negotiations are pending, but nothing has been settled." Commercial Exploitation.

"No person of commonsense," comments the "Daily Mail," "will doubt that, whatever histrionic ability Miss Savidge may possess, her sole recommendation in the eyes o" the theatrical managers who have been approached lies in the publicity that recent legal proceedings have given to her name. The commercial exploitation of mere notoreity might possible fill a theatre fof a short time, but it would not be for the good of the profession, and it would not pay in the long run. We hope, therefore, that we have heard the last of this unfortunate proposal." Damascus, in Syria, is the oldest pt all existing cities.

FROCKS AT RICCARTON.

Even Diogenes, if he could have been lured from his tub, would have enjoyed himself at Riccarton yesterday. The weather was delightful—somewhat overcast but warm and not too windy —the racing was exciting, the crowd moderately Targe, and last, but by no means least, the frockiny was beauSpeaking generally, the outstanding features of this year's dresses are the popularity of fuller and fluffier skirts often arranged with pointed panels, giving an effect of greater length—in parts—and the vogue of large hats, the amount of trimmings being in inverse ratio to their smartness. Patterned materials, ninons, georgettes, and orepe de chines appeared in endless variety, and lent to the crowd a vividness and charm seldom seen, even at Riccarton. Many noloured shoes to match the accompanying frock added distinction to the simplest toilette, and a few jaunty parasols, filmv and colourful, nodded gaily in the ever moving crowd. Mrs George Gould wore a frock ot ivory crepe de chine with blue and sand coloured spots and narrow bands of blue crepe de chine, wide navy Bangkok hat with large sand-coloured feather rosette at one side; Mrs a. A Knight, pretty froot of navy and white check crepe de chine, long «ioat of navy patterned cloth, and blue straw hat with navy and cornflower blue swathe; Mrs Boyle, black crepe de chine dress with vestee of white georgette, black coat and becoming black hat; Mrs Elgar (Wairarapa), black georgette dress under handsome black '<>ro satin coat ivith fur collar and cuffs, small black velour hat; Mrs Gorden Fulton, navy crepe de chine ensemble with pearl grey stitchery, navy hat, with handsome Oriental motifs; Mrs George Aitken, graceful frock of navy georgette, finely pleated skirt, and dainty collar and Miffs of ecru lace embroidered in Oriental colouring, wide navy hat: Mrs Endell Wanklyn, charming frock of guipure lace and georgette with coatee of lace and narrow bands of sea-blue embroidery, small sea-blue straw hat draped with brown lac's Mrs Richard Allen, chestnut brown and beige patterned frock under smart coat of chestnut reversible satin, small straw hat to match; Miss Humphreys, elegant frock of black satin with vestee of white, banded with mignonette green, small black hat;' Miss Cotterill, black striped Ottoman coat with grey fur collar, small black hat with brilliant ornament on frock; Mrs Vivian Riddiford (Lower Hutt), distinctive ensemble with frock and coat revers of black crepe de chine pat- ■ terned with pink and blue rosebuds, black coat, and black straw hat with felt brim; Mrs D. W. Westenra, raven's wing blue crepe de chine ensemble With rows of oyster-coloured stitching, small navy cloche hat: Mrs Irving Carney, black georgette with finely pleated skirt panels, wide black hat banded with jet; Mrs Douglas Anderson, navy georgette, mounted on begonia georgette and uncommonly hemmed with begonia lace, wide navy hat with flat floral plastron at the side Vj Mrs C. S. Thomas navy crepe de chine j frock with jabot of white and blue spotted georgette, and navy blue hat; Mrs M. H. Godby, beautiful frock of black and amber patterned ninon, black satin coat, and wide black hat; Mrs Maurice Gresson, dainty frock of blonde lace and georgette, wide jade green hat; Miss Joan Lee, blue and white patterned crepe de chine dress, ivory straw hat with narrow navy felt brim; Mrs B. L. Blunden, red and white crepe de chine, patterned in very small design red hat; Mrs G. F. Hutton, patterned ninon frock in shades of red, grey, and black, wide black crinoline hat; Mrs Vesey Hamilton, pretty frock of china blue finely patterned crepe de chine, wide black hat; Miss Betty Rutherford, attractive frock of pervenche blue crepe de chine with long pointed skirt panels, Bangkok hat to match with drooping brim; Mrs Randall Burdon, navy suit, with smart spotted scarf of navy, amber, and red, small red felt hat banded with navy.; Mrs Derrick Gould, wfilte and red boldly patterned ninon, with fine lace collar, wide red ballibuntl hat; Miss Barbara Gould, attractive jumper dress of beige crepe de chine, patterned in barlevcorn design in red and black, wide red ballibuntl hat: Mrs Alister McKillop, rose and gold patterned crepe de chine frock and becoming hat to match; Mrs Charles Reid, beautiful dress of black georgette and lace, black hat; Mrs P. Dearden, charming frock and coat of Paisley patterned ninon in autumn tones black hat with transparent ecru hat brim; Miss Burt, ensemble of conventionally patterned crepe de chine in red, putty, and black, wide puttv-coloured hat; Mrs M. O'Rorke, attractive frock of Bordeaux blue crepe de chine, spotted with white, wide beige hat banded' and bound with blue- Mrs Denis Chapman, red and cream patterned ninon frock, wide cream hat; Mrs David Allen (Wellington), bottle green crepe de chine frock, embroidered in steel beads and pale green silk, small felt hat of a darker tone- Miss Cracroft Wilson,; striking frock of black crepe de chine, with wide red and white stripes, large red straw hat; Mrs D. V. Donaldson bis-cuit-coloured lace and georgette dress visca straw hat of same shade with silk swathe; Miss Olive Mcllraith very smart ensemble with black. coat and frock of black and gold fern-patterned crepe de chine black. are straw hat with narrow felt brim; Mrs John Murchison, black crepe de chine dress with vestee of pleated pink-beige Srgette, wide black Bangkok hat, bound and banded with pmk-W velvPt Mrs Kenneth Murchison, navy ■reoreette, with long side skirt panels, nS ballibuntl hat: Mrs Ernest Cooke, arid beige patterned crepe de chine rlk unff a P beautiful coat of plisse iw<-l Iwicre georgette, small Bangkok Mrs Frank G i abam i smart frock of navy georgette and <rrev fox stole, small navy Sed'S; Mrs A Leslie Macfarf ki»/.fc preDe de chme dress, wide bin? hat banded with velvet Mrs Peter Wood, pretty frock of i' ~~i«» lace and georgette, straw deeS shade, with flat feather hat of a deeper sna t ff of black .Stin gloria wide hat •?£ Jraw crown and felt brim; Mrs g£ So* smart frock of black 1 L Aarbwa patterned in lime green ar«&£M >*»t of cream straw

and black felt, banded with black cire leaves; Mrs C. R. Kiver, black satin, with touches of black georgette, blacn straw hat trimmed with corded ribbon; Mrs Maurice Macfariane, charming frock of vivid green and white spotted satin, with deep white V-shaped collar and cuffs outlined with kilted frills, wide white hat banded with green; Mrs Eossmore CJracroft Wilson, lovely frock of patterned ninon in blue, orange, and cream, wide blue hat; Miss Anthea Loughnan, cornflower blue plaid taffeta, with berth© collar of blue georgette, wide blue hat; Mrs Eriiest Boulton, effective dress of lime green georgette, wide hat to match; Mrs Jack Ferrier, navy georgette frock and coat en suite, natural Bangkok hat banded with navy; Miss Betty Webb, pervenche blue georgette, felt hat to match with brilliant buckle; Miss Nancy Salmond, bracken brown a»d red spotted crepe de chine frock, small brown hat; Miss June Tennent, grey and cornflower blue patterned frock, cornflower blue hat; Mrs Geoffrey ..Wood, beautiful frock with skirt of black satin and draped jumper and sash of gold, red, and black patterned satin, black Bangkok hat; Mrs F. W. Johnston,'beautiful dress of' georgette with finely pleated black skirt and corsage of handsome patterned floral georgette in tones of red and pink beige j pink beige hat bound and banded with black; Miss Mary Bond cherry red and white patterned crepe de chine, under a long black georgette coat, red straw hat with black choti at one side; _ Miss Jean Newton, pretty frock of biskra chenille, wide hat of a lighter tone; Miss Rosa Tripp, maize georgette with long, pointed skirt, panels, wide green hat; Miss Barbara Gibson, pretty frock of ivory and sapphire blue spotted crepe de chine, ivory hat bound and banded with blue to match; Miss Nancy Gibson, black c?epe de chine patterned on daisy design in green and red, wide green hat; Miss Adrienne Acland. attractive frock of beigß georgette, quaintly trimmed with rows of transparent buttons, wide sedge green hat; Miss Margaret Stevenson, red and putty coloured crepe de l ® ' e P ut ty coloured ballibuntl hat ; Miss Agnes Barrett, beige, red, and blue spotted frock, small beige straw hat; Miss Virginia Cane, pretty frock of palest hyacinth blue crepe de chine, large straw hat to match; Miss Alice rascoe, biscuit coloured georgette coat, banded with self coloured fur over georgette dress of the same colour, straw hat to match ; Miss Prudence Wynn-Williams, charming frock of soft reseda green crepe de chine, with deep gauntlet cuffs, wide hat to match; Miss Gendie Maling, patterned crepe de chine xn tones of putty colour, blue, vr- t»i \ • P utt y coloured straw hat: Miss Blakiston, blue and grey patternei crepe de chine, blue hat banded i & re y ribbon ; Miss Janet otudholme, mastic cloth suit with blue 6triped jumper, and small Bangkok hat to match. YOTJR BABY'B FOOD. WHERE CARE IS NEEDED. Wise mothers realise that on what u i?l ea i S depends the little one's health and growth. Too much care cannot be taken in this matter, nothing mi. .P ures t and best will do. That is why the thoughtful mother always insists on "Wyndale" Sugar of I• e knows ttis is the purest and safest Sugar of Milk made—the best she can give her little'one. Wyndale Sugar of Milk is specially prepared for infant feeding under the most wholesome and hygienic conditioxis that science can devise. All chemists and sell "Wyndale" Sugar ™? V s^ cial - sealed, dust and germ-proof packets. —3 The P erfect e gg should weigh slightly over two ounces. " ~~ 6 7