WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19481, 30 November 1928, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will lie pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Comer" items of social or personal news. Such items should be folly authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Miss Bromley Cocks (RaniiurJy street) lias returned from a visit to Auckland.

Mrs Colin Muedonald (Manchester street North), who has been visiting relatives in the North Island, is returning to Christchurch to-morrow. Mrs E. B. Irwin (Opawa). who has been attending the Girl Guide Conference in Auckland, has returned to Christchurch.

.Mrs Wodehouse (England), who has been visiting her cousins, the Misses Cocks, .Ranf.urjy street, lias left for Auckland, where she will remain. She leaves on her return to England early in the New Year

Mr and Mrs John Puller, of Sydney, are coming to New Zealand next month. They intend to make a motor tour of both Islands.

Dr. Dorothy Booth (Kumara) is spending a short holiday with relatives in Christchurch.; •

-Miss Jean Newton, who has been spending a week in Christchurch, returned yesterday to Ashburton. Mrs W. T. Jones (Mayfield avenue, Christchurch), who has been the guest of her brother in Ashburton, is now visiting Mr and Mrs T. Wells ("Strathmore," Hinds).

The , engagement is announced of Margaret Hope, second daughter of Mr and Mrs R S. Pearson (New Brighton) and Robert Henry, eldest son of vMr and Mrs If. G. Cranfiel'd (Fendalton). ' . Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Miss B. A. Jesson (Daunevirke), Mrs R. Burns (Hanmer Springs), Miss Vera Burns (Hanmer Springs), Mr H. P. Brown (Wellington), Miss L. V. George (Wellington), Mrs Nickolls (Kaikoura), Mr Andrew Lane (Ashburton), Mr Hubert Silverwood (Ashburton), Mrs Franks (Gisborne), and Mr and Mrs Nimmo (Mosgiel)., . Among the guests at Warner's Hotel are:—Mr and Mrs \V. Taylor and Miss Taylor (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs T. J. Moore (England), Mr and Mrs R. W. Hatt (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Polhill (Rotherham), and Mr and Mrs Perie Bush (Australia). ,

Guests at the United Service Hotel include: —Mr and Mrs Prinsep (Miss Margaret Bannerman) (London).

Guests at the United "'Service Hotel include: —Miss Kate Gardiner (Liverwool), Miss Heathershaw- (Canberra), and Mr and Mrs Z. H. Horsfall (Halifax) . •

The election of a woman to the Board of Governors of the Christchurch Technical College, as a representative of the parents of pupils attending the College, was held yesterday and resulted in Mrs M. I. Ball being elected. The voting was as follows: Mrs Ball 355, Mrs Fraer 313, Mrs Eowse 76. Visitors.to the JJ.ruco Hotel, Akaroa, include: —Mr and Mrs JTrim (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Burke (Christchurch), Miss Williams (Christchurch), Mrs Bosworick (Christchurch), Miss Pennicuick (Christchurch), Mr and Mi's Langford (Christchurch). Miss Lorraine Langford (Christchurch), Master Maxwell Langford (Christchurch), Mr McConville (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs Tungelman (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs .Watson. (Christchurch), Mr and .Mrs McDonald (Christchurch), Mrs Peterson (Khandallali, Wellington), Mr and Mrs Lewis (Wellington), Mr H. 0. Worrall (Birmingham, England), Mr Black (Gisborne),.Mr McGregor (Palmerston North), Mr Harold Lawn (Ho- . kitika), Mr and Mrs Valentine (Australia). Mr and Mrs Robinson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Meason (Dnnedin), Mr JVC. Gleeson (Auckland), Mr ;McLaughan (Auckland), and Mr Anderson (Auckland). "FRECKLES."—Send 2s 6d to Chester Drug Company, Auckland, for their marvellous freckle remedy. It Never Fails. 863 BATH CLUB AND CHRISTMAS. Many husbands have conceived the brilliant idea of joining the Bath Club! before Christmas and making a gift to the whole family of the Mercer! Vacuum Electric Cylinder which is necessary to supply piping hot water at the lowest possible expense. ' Full particulars from J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge). —1 DISH-W ASHING. Perfect rinsing and whiter clothes are secured by the use of Sno-Wite washing powder, which has lightened the tedious task of dish-washing, too. A teaspoonful or two of Sno-Wite Powder gives full, creamy suds—with a dishpan.full of rich, soapy water underneath China sparkles and glassware and silver gleam as never before 1 Grocers everywhere . sell Sno-Wite Washing Powder. —1 A restful seaside vacation is one ot the finest ' of health investments. 'Oriental House," Seaview road. New Brighton, under the personal supervision of Mrs E. Davies (late of ''Khartoum") is a delightful place to stay. 'Phone No. 1622 M —1 Pannell's Boot Sale, 105 Manchester street. Some outstanding bargains:— Beige Kid 1 Bar Shoes, half lizard trimmings, Louis heels, 84s. reduced to 47s 6d; also real Lizard Tan 1 Bar . Shoes 84s, reduced to 47s 6d. Bostock Patent 1 Bar Shoes, Louis heels, 355, reduced to 19s 6d. Clarke Tan 1 Bar Shoes, 18s 6d. —6 ARE YOU TIRED OF COLD MEAT? Are you tired of_ the same old cold meat every day? Well, here's a suggestion from a noted chef: Season the meat with Military Pickle and you will extract and glorify all of the middle flavour of the meat. It is the perfect blend of stimulating pickle and delicate spices that makes Military Pickle the one complete seasoner for cold meats. —1 " BABYLAND " POSTAL ORDER. Baby's Layette. beautiful Silk ■Gowns, latest Shawl, Squares, etc. All home made- £4 10s. Also everything for Baby—write for free list to "Babyland." P.O. Box 1172. Christchurch. - —6 "WRlNKLES."—Buttermilk Wrinkle Cream permanently removes unsightly wrinkles; 4s 6d jar posted, from Chester Drug Company, Auckland. 862

AT THE THEATRE. Every theatre-goer has, at one time or another, suffered from the thoughtlessness of the late-comers, who, sometimes flurried but more often uncon-cerned.-tread heavily all over the feet of the punctual. Last night, however, at the Theatre lioyal, where "Other Men's Wives" 'was presented for the first time, there was not one late-comer iu the big audience —a fine, tribute to the genius of Miss Margaret Bannerman. whoso visit has long been anticipated with pleasure, and who, in a. few short hours, won hundreds of new admirers. She is very beautiful, from the crown of her shining fair head to the toes of her slender feet and looks most attractive even in the plainest of frocks. First she appears- as a French maid, wearing a trim black frock and white cap and apron, but she quickly and gladly forsakes this humble role for that of a devastating young person, innocent but not inexperienced. Her frock oi' cameo pink taffeta has a long straight bodice, and the decolletage, round in front and V shaped at the back, is outlined with diamante, which also forms a narrow pattern on the front of the corsage, while the skirt, with slightly uneven hem, has a draped, pointed panel falling to one side. A jade necklace and scintillating bracelets, which emphasise the movement of her very expressive hands, add to the charming effect. A suit of ciel blue satin pyjamas, with rows of tiny white buttons" on the trousers, worn under a plain , sacque coat of the satin suited her admirably. In the yast act, Miss Bannerman wears an extremely smart frock of petunia crepe de chine, spotted with white. The swathed belt and the handkerchief scarf are of plain petunia crepe de chine and in the three-tiered skirt falling in long points at the side, the second tier is of jade and white spotted crene de chine and her shoes, close fitting little helmet hat, necklace, and bracelets all repeat the note Of green. Miss Lily Titheradge, as Angela Worthing, whose excursion into the world_ of romance nroves most disappointing. wears an ensemble •of deep auhretia. blue, with frock of crepe de chine and coat of cloth, with collar, revers. and deep cuffs of grey fur to match her tinv Ht hat. Lnter, much against her inclinations, sh.e ■is constrained to appear in the uniform of a maid. '•

BRIDE-ELECT HONOURED. The New Brighton Girls' Gymnasium Club entertained one of their members, Miss Dorothy Harding,' at a very enjoyable ''gift" evening, given on Tuesday, in tho Parish Hall, Hawke street, New Brighton, in honour of Miss'! Harding's approaching marriage. Games, competitions, and folk-dancing were indulged in. Items were given by Misses M. Langley and G. Ward. After a competition,' Miss Harding opened the parcels. Miss Wheeler, on behalf of the girls, extended to Miss Harding all good wishes for her future happiness. Miss Harding, suitably responded. Among those present were: —Mesdames Bergh, Barnett, Ward, Palk, Miles, Poocock, Misses Dulcie Hull, Rhona Wheeler. Essie Owles, Rita Farland, Emily Tillyshort, Madge Davidson, Gwen Bellamy, Olive Barnett, Winnie Poocock, Gert. Ward, Dorothy Harding, Olive Gibb, Dorothy Cooper, Mvrtlo Ijangl&y-, Enid Langley, May Wilkinson, Isobc] Cull, •_ Eileen Buxton, Evelyn Buxton, and Margaret Ballantyne.

\V*OMEN>S CHRISTIAN TEMPER. ANCE UNION.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday. In the absence of Mrs Richards presided. Votes of sympathy were passed, to.the Rev. T. W. and Mrs Armour, Mrs Israelson, and 1 the Rev. W. J. and Mrs Williams, also to the relatives of Mrs Fleck, an energetic and enthusiastic worker for the Union. Mrs Balch, from New Brighton, who now resides at Avonside, was welcomed. Temperance facts were read, showing that a new wave of sobriety was passing over Great. Britain, for statistics showed that the consumption of alcohol had decreased in ' later years. Queen Mary, it was said, was taking a great interest in the Temperance cause, and doing all she could to encourage young people to sign the pledge. The hon. secretary was commissioned to write a letter,,-to Mrs T. E. Taylor, Dominion president, who had recently been elected a member of tho World-Wide W.C. T.U. . During the afternoon Mrs Richards gave an interesting account of her recent visit to the West Coast on behalf l, of the Prohibition cause. Her lectures .were well attended, she said, • and her addresses enthusiastically received. Many new members were elected to the Unions. • . Members were reminded that at the annual meeting a Bring and. Buy sale would be held.

VALEDICTORY. On Wednesday a very pleasant afternoon was spent at the Lin wood' Croquet Club, where members assembled to bid farewell to Mrs George Cooper, who is leaving shortly to make her home in the south. . The new pa-' viiiori looked gay with flowers of red and gold, the club colours, and the tea table was prettily decorated with sweet peas of delicate shades. After a dainty afternoon tea had been dispensed, Mrs Tustin apologised for the absence of several members. She thanked Mrs Cooper, on behalf cif the club, for her gift of three gold challenge buttons to be. played for in three sections. Mrs Hilson expressed -regret at Mrs Cooper's departure, and thanked her for all her good work as secretary. On behalf of the club and president of the bowlers she presented Mrs Cooper with a mallet, suitably engraved on a silver plate. Mrs Cooper feelingly relied, thanking members for their gift and good wishes. Afterwards on the lawn a break competition was won by Mrs McCree, with Mrs Cooper second. The members present were Mrs Cooper, Mrs Hilson, Mrs Good, Mrs Snell, Mrs Tustin, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Kilner, Mrs S. Jones, Mrs McCree, Mrs Boddiugton, Mrs Coleman, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Mason, and Mrs Harvey.

DANCE ASSEMBLY. Mr R. Stillwell's Assembly will hold the usual dance at the Caledonian Hall to-morrow evening, when two bands will supply music for a programme of old and new dances. The gallery will be open to spectators and supper will be free. COLOURED GRAVY IS BETTER. Jaded appetites soon disappear when a dish is served with gravy made with Melhuish's Gravy Colouring, which gives gravy, no matter how commonplace it appears when preparing, a rich brown appetising appearance, stirring new vigour into one's appetite. Melhuish's Gravy Colouring costs only Is per bottle at all grocers. —6

WEDDINGS. GALLOP—TURNER. The little country church, set in picturesque grounds and beautifully decorated by Mrs Herbert Acton-Adams, formed an attractive setting for a wedding of much interest in Scargill, North Canterbury. The bride was Maisie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Turner, of Scargill, and the bridegroom was Harry, eldest > son of Mr and Mrs C. J. Gallop, of Woolston, Christ church. The Rev. W. Orange performed the ceremony and Mrs Gallop, A.L.C.M., mother of the bridegroom, presided at the organ, and Mr Turner escorted his daughter. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white georgette, the bodice being diagonally draped, and the overskirt, also set oil diagonal lines, was rucked with a deep Honiton lace border finishing in a long point on one side. The long wide sleeves were also rucked and finished at the wrists with a border of the lace. Her soft tulle veil, embroidered in white and silver, was long enough to form a train and fell from a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lily-of-the-valley. Two little cousins of the bride, Joe and Gwen Perrin, wearing crepe de chine frocks with silver lace yokes and sleeves and flared, rucked skirts were train-bearers. The former's frock was of apricot, and the latter's nil green, and each carried a basket decorated with flowers and ribbons to match her frock. The bride was attended by a matron of honour, Mrs D. Lingard, of Riccarton, sister of the bridegroom. She wore a sleeveless picture frock of pink and gold shot taffeta, the full skirt with a scalloped hemline being finished with a front panel of gold lace, and her bouquet was of apricot and pink roses. • Mr Val Beaumont, of Woolston, cousin of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. The bride's mother received her guests in the Scargill Hall, wearing navy crepe de chine, finely tucked with a small satin hat to match. _ A bouquet of deep red roses lent a finishing touch to her toilette. The bridegroom's mother wore a deep rose pink crepe de chine frock with a hat to match and carried a bouquet to tone. When Mr and Mrs H. Gallop left later for an extended motor tour of the South Island, the former was wearing a floral crepe de chine frock, beneath a light tailored coat, and a crinoline hat to match. *

CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLyB. White irises, pink roses, and sweet peas in crystal vases, and large bowls of gaillardias artistically arranged, brightened the Women's Club Room last night, •when Madame Winnie Eraser and Miss Guy were the guests of honour. On behalf of the members, Mrs Flesher welcomed them. Mrs Kendall played Moszkowski's Moments Musicales No. 4, and then v Madame Fraser gave a charming account of her tour abroad, accompanied by Sir John Findlay's niece, Miss Curtiss. They'went to Paris, Switzerland, Italy, and Hungary. In London she had lessons from Sir Henry Wood, and met, at his studio, Miss Kosina Buckman. A Russian master, to whom she went for voice production, .was very helpful, though he only remembered the country his pupils came from, and not their own names, and always hailed her as "New Zealand." Correct breathing was his strong-point, and his rule, "breathe, wait, then start, and do not make Himalayas of the high notes." While in Rome; Madame Fraser heard many operas, and saw Mascagni conducting "Cavalleria Rusticana." A delightful time was spent at Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera, where the little bells of the monasteries on the hill, covered with olives .and cypresses, could be heard. The travellers reached Vienna on March Ist, and there Madame, thinking herself alone, and inable to speak a word of the language, found a friend in a" relative of Mr Lund's, who, hearing she was expected, had met the train for a week, carrying fastened to his cane, a placard with the words: 1 ' Christchurch, Please Here,'' and the New Zealand flag. Rome was reached in December. The church music w-a3 very wonderful, Just before twelve at night bells of all kinds pealed all over the city and the distant country for midnight prayer. At Rome, Madame studied under Cordoni. In Vienna there fire three grand opera houses playing seven, nights a week for ten months of the year. Everything was saturated with music. As well as being the homo of grand opera, it is also the home of comic opera. The most wonderful artists of the world are to be found there, and everything is perfection, even the. dressing rooms being sound-proof and having pianos. In Vienna the teachers give three lessons a week, and pupils are encouraged to make an appeal to the eyo as Avell as to the ear. Poise, health, stage presence are all considered in the training for a musical career. Madame Fraser heard the Parsifal music in Vienna and as Puccini had iust died, his operas were performed there She also heard W lengartner conducting the Symphony Orchestra. All the statues in Vienna are of musicians, as those in Italy are of sculptors and painters, she said, and she gave a graphic account of the journey down the Danube to Budapest, where the difference in architecture, in food, and the appearance of the people, indicated that the West was being left behind, and the East approaching. At Budapest she was the guest of a noble faniilv, whose old-world cultuie was very enjoyable. The journey was continued through the Austrian Tyrol to Innsbruck, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Colot and Madame had interesting .SB. So tell of all these. places. Madame Fraser paid a charming compliment to Miss Guy, whose poster exhibition has been so much admired.Supper was handed round and the quests of honour met many friends among the members. Madame Eraser wearin® a frock of vellum tinted Ihp over which was black lace Squares, with a deep hem of black ♦£? The long, full sleeves were buttoned at the wfists and a row of tiny toned at down t jj e f ron t were effectfve Miss Guy. was wearing black velvet.