WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19463, 9 November 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The .Lady Editor will be pleased to receive (or pnbllcatlon Id tbe "Women's Corner" Items ot social or personal news. Sneb Items should be full; aut&entlcatea, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Mr and Mrs Cecil Ollivier and Mr Arthur Ollivier are leaving to-morrow i'or Invercargill via Pembroke and Queenstown.

Mr and Mrs F. G. Bristed, who have been visiting Auckland, are returning to Christchurch to-morrow morning. Mr and Mrs W. H. McColl (Geraldine) are visiting Christchurch.

Miss I. Burns and Miss 'M. Tatnell are spending a few days with friends at "Lowlands," Rakaia. Mr and Mrs Frank Stringer (Taihape) are in Christchurch for the Hamilton —Wilson wedding. They are the guests of Mrs F. 0. Wilson, Rapaki Valley, St. Martins. Mrs Bernard Wood (Fendalton) is visiting Invercargill. Mrs Leslie Averill (Bealey avenue) has returned from a visit to Auokland. Miss Irene Brewer (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Prudence Wynn Williams (St. Albans street). Among the guests at Warner's Hotel are Mr and Mrs E. E. Short (Melbourne) and Mr and Mrs E. B. Newton (Ashburton). Mr and Mrs G. Graighen (Amsterdam), Mr and Mrs Maurice Harper (Timaru), and Mr and Mrs A. C. Rowsen (London) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Guests at the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, Waiho Gorge, during the past week include: —Mr, Mrs, and Miss Roberts (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Dobbs (Christchurch), Mr Lawson (London), Mr James (Greymouth), Mr Johnston, Mr Besley, Mr Sutherland, Mr Brown, Mr and Mrs McClue, Mr and Mrs Tripp, Mrs Watson, and Mrs Thome. The Council of the Canterbury Society of Arts has issued invitations for a private view of works, "past and present," by Miss M. 0. Stodaart. The exhibition will be opened on Thursday, November 15th, at 2.30 p.m., by the president of the Society, Mr Richard Wallwork.

Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Mr • and Mrs J. Carr (Methven), Mr H. C. Snushell (Conway Hills), Mr and Mrs A. G. Fordham (Meloourne), Miss D. Jenkinson (Perth), Mr and Mrs R. L. Symonds (Waipara), Mr and Mis Murgatroyd (Balmoral). Mr W. R. Fraser (Timaru), Miss M. Burnett (Christchurch), Mrs Stewart (Timaru), and Mr H. Sharp (Ward).

JOINED THE BATH CLUB. •"Have you joined the Bath Club vet?" That's the cry. Install a Mercer' Vacuum Electric Cylinder, which gives an abundance of hot water, and have your hot bath every morning. The Mercer is, of course, the only Vacuum Electric water heater on the market. Pull. particulars obtainable from J. Meroer and Sons, .Ltd.. 64 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge). —1

We are now showing the latest in fashionable footwear for Spring and Summer wear. Our coloured kids 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

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

EXTRA HELP IN THE WASH. Clothes are washed delightfully refreshingly clean with Verbena Soap—and with less work This is due io the extra help that the soft luxuriant Verbena latner gives. It reaches every thread of the wash, loosening the dirt and washing it away withoutfhard rubbing. Verbena Soap is obtainable from grocers everywhere. —2 A SECRET RECIPE.

It's the flavour, of course, that makes Military Pickle so tempting. To ensure this, specially selected vegetables had to be grown and then to those had to be added just the right spices. But even this blend could never have produced the captivating flavour of Military Pickle were it' not for the secret recipe which is possessed by the manufacturers of Military Pickle alone. —2 TWO YOUNG HOUSEWIVES. When two young housewives get together their conversation invariably drifts from dress to the home, ana then they begin swopping recipes for their latest achievements in cooking. Here's a recipe which sets many tongues a-wagging—when making gravy add a little Melhuish's Gravy Colouring, what a difference t My. how appetising that gravy, becomes! —2

WOMEN'S PROGRESSIVE CLUB. The annual general meeting of the Women's Progressive Club, Governor's Bay, was held on Tuesday evening, when there was practically a full atwith Mrs Pairman, the retiring president, in the chair. The report of the secretary and the treasurer were read and confirmed, both showing the club to be in a very satisfactory financial positioh. Mrs Pairman announced that on account of medical advice she was not a candidate for the presidentship, a position. she has held for 'the last ten years. The club expressed great regret at the announcement, but were pleased that she was not altogether severing her connexion with the club.. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs Fred Small; vice-presi-dent, Miss Neale; secretary, Miss Esmae Colombus; treasurer, Mrs Greig. The newly-elected president then took the chair, and the meeting discussed the arrangements for holding a home crafts exhibition and sale, to be held on Saturday, January 19th, 1929, on behalf of the Public library funds.

WOMENFOLK AT ADDINGTON.

The wind, after a few days' complete rest, arose yesterday morning, wonderfully strengthened by its brief respite. It blew fiercely all day, sweeping across the lawn at Addington with spiteful glee, wearying racegoers with its boisterous attentions. Womenfolk, many of whom divided their time between the trotting meeting and the Show Ground, wisely wore cool dresses and small hats. Mrs Cecil Ollivier, wife of the vicepresident, wore a handsome frock of navy silk marocain, with touches of gold, and a wide navy ballibuntl hat. Other ladies present were:—Mrs D. V. Donaldson, Mrs le Clerc Latter, Mrs David.Allen (Wellington), Mrs G. H. W. White, Mrs Jameson, Mrs Murray Gard'ner. Mrs Jack Anderson, Miss D. Anderson, Mrs M. S. Brown, Mrs D. Bates, Mrs P. Hume, Mrs Arthur Nicoll, Miss P. Norton, Mrs L. H. Mirams, Mrs D. Crozier, Mrs J. Dwyer and Miss Vera Dwyer, Mrs Peter Wilson, Mrs H. C. D. van Asch, Mrs Frank Wade, Mrs Norman Wade (Auckland), Mrs Barry Harley, Mrs W. Revington, Mrs H. L. Widdowson, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs Herbert P. Lawry, Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Mrs Wellesley Reeves, Miss Betty Rutherford, Miss Marks, Mrs W. Mcßae and Miss Mcßae, Mrs J. B. Norris and Miss Betty Norris, the Misses Davis, Mrs J. Kinley, Mrs H. J. Raphael and Miss Thelma Raphael. Mrs D. Friedlander, Mrs F. J. Murray, Mrs A. C. Nottingham, Miss Lvnskey, Mrs H. E. Button, Mrs E. C. McCullough and the Misses McCullough, Mrs N. Duncan, Mrs J. C. Lord, Mrs T. Hally, Mrs J. B. Catherwood, Miss Leech, Mrs A'H. Rothenberg, Mrs M. Prendergast, Mrs N. Batchelor, Mrs Walter Scott. Miss Scott, Mrs W. G. Ives, Mrs M. Armstrong. the Misses Nutt, Miss Dorothy Pengelly.

OBITUARY. MRS R. H. BOWIE. The death, which occurred this week, of Mrs R. H. Bowie, of Wai-iti road, Timaru, at the age of 83 years, removes another of Timaru's pioneer citizens, and her passing called forth many expressions of regret in the town. The late Mrs Bowie was the wife of Mr Bowie, a well-known and respected Timaru citizen. She came to New Zealand in 1863, landing at Dunedin. She returned to England, but came back to New Zealand three years later, settling in Timaru. where she resided ever since. Although never prominent in public organisations, Mrs Bowie took a keen interest in the affairs of the town. Mr Bowie was the first chairman of the Waimatatai School Committee, and Mrs Bowie was very enthusiastic in promoting the welfare of the school. Of a quiet and retiring nature, Mrs Bowie will be held in affectionate remembrance by numerous friends who remember her kindly hospitality in the early days. She is survived by her husband, five daughters and two sons —Mesdames R. S. Turnbull (New Plymouth), A. H. Bourn (Christchurch), H. H. Fraser (Timaru), G. E. Fox (Auckland), and Miss V. Bowie (Timaru), .and Dr. \V. A. Bowie (Gisborne), and Mr T. H. Bowie (Auckland). The eldest son, the late Major R. R. Bowie, died on active service in 1915. The late Mrs Bowie is also survived by 16 jzrand-children and two great grandchildren. The interment took place on Wednesday afternoon. ;

LATE MRS C. E. WARD. THE FUNERAL. The death took place on Tuesday morning of Helen,. wife of. the Rev* 0. E. Ward. She was born in Sydney and lived in New South Wales until a few months after her marriage, when she came to New Zealand. She lived in various parts of New Zealand, and since 1910 had resided in Christchurch. She is survived by her husband ana five sons —Messrs F. E. Ward (Wellington), R. B. Ward and W. I. Ward (Christchurch),' Ivan Ward (England), and G. W. Ward (Blenheim), and three daughters, Miss Ward, Miss Pearl Ward, and Mrs H. K. Allison (Christchurch). _ , , The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Bromley cemetery. The service 'was conducted by the Rev. A. N. Scotter, assisted by Rev. B. Dudley, Rev. T. Fee, and Mr H. Holland, Wreaths were sent by father, Areta and Pearl, Fred and Bessie, Bob. Nell and Doreen, Muriel and Hal, Garner and Doris, Wilfred Ward, John, David. Geraldine, and Andrew. Annie Ward and family, Reta and Clare, Ella, Fred and Gamer Ward (Sydney). Tracy and Olive. Mr and Mrs G. T. Weston, Mr and Mrs W. R. Lascellesf Misses Rose and Maud Bishop, Miss N. River, Mrs Harvey and family. Mr W. L. McCallum, Rev. J. and Mrs Boothroyd and family, Mr and Mrs George Barrell, Mr and Mrs Robert Nairn, Mrs R. G. Forgie and sons, Mrs C. Lyons and Mrs C. A. Lyons., Mr and Mrs George Rowe, Madras street Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs R B. Bunt. Canterbury Cricket Association, Mrs W. A. Hurdley, Cambridge Terrace Church, Mr and Mrs T. A. Stringer, Mr James Smith and family, Dr. and Mrs Whetter, Dr. and Mrs G. M. Gunn, Mrs Magolish. Mr and Mrs J. H. Smith. Rev. J. Guy, Miss M. Kiver, and the staff of Mr W. I. Ward and Dr. H. K. Allison.

BENEDICTS' BALL. The Harewood benedicts' annual ball was a great success, about 125 couples being present. Music was supplied by Mr Pickup's band. The Monte Carlo was won by Miss Stanley and Mr V. Green, and the lucky spot by Miss E Burrows and Mr W. Burrows. Mr W. Webb made an efficient M.C. The. members of the committee were : Mesdames Billson, ' Pollard, Reid, King, Chandler, Webb, and Clarke, Messrs Billson, Pollard, Reid Clarke, and Webb. Among those present were Mesdames Ashby, McMillan, Thomson, Preece, Lowe, Brown, Neville, Woods. T. Nunweek, N. Nunweek, F. Hockey. Higham, Mehrtens, Brand, Fulton, Owers, Dickson, A. Dickson, Hayton, Anderson, Hudson, Skelton, Pope. Wright. Misses Pollard, Foster, Hedges (2)» Roberts (2),'Lehrs, Bryan (2), P.Stanley, G. Stanley, M. Chandler, P. Chandler, P. Webb, N. Gaskill, R. and E. Norrie, Tullet (2), J. Orr, R. Nunweek, I. Nunweek, Dixon (4), M. Billson, E. and N. Billson, D. Skelton, E. .Tapper, S. Hayton, M. Blythe, K. Grammer, P. Swanston. M. Grammer, \T Kellv. P. Fockej, M. Moore. E>. Preece. Kiltie, Tliomas, V. Sutherland, E Higham, H. Batey, M. Osgood, A. Brand, E. Burrows, L. Burnip, and many others.

Enormous' numbers of pythons and lizards are being hilled, especially in the East Indies, bo that their skins may become leather. A Londoner Tecently discovered a sixpence inside an egg. The firm who supplied the egg says that a similar flung occurred 20 years ago.