WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19488, 8 December 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 tews. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the . signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, ■women. ' Mrs W. Johnston, who has been stay, ing with Mrs Roseudale. Gloucester street, returned to Timaru yesterday. The Hon. W. H. Triggs and Mrs Triggs leave Wellington lor England, via South Africa, on January loth. Mrs J. de P. Maiison (Riccarton) and Miss Madge Cogan (Darfield) are spending a holiday at the Hermitage. Mt. Cook. Miss Adrienne Acland (Park terrace) is. leaving early nes# week for Marlborough to attend the Westenra — Murray wedding. Mr and Mrs T. C. Robinson and Miss Robinson (Mount Palm), Mrs Chenery and Miss Davies (Auckland) are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs E. C. Anderson (Hawarden), Mrs Tamaho and Mrs Haeata (Ruatoria), and Mrs Mackenzie (Queenstown) are staving at the Clarendon Hotel. Lady Statham is passing through Christchnrch this morning en route from Wellington to Dunedin. Mrs R. M. Burdon (Woodbury) is visiting her mother, Mrs C. S. Bowden, Papanui road. Mrs R. L. M. Kitto lias taken up residence at 2? Holly road, Papanui. J Mr and Mrs C. H. Bridge (Gisborne), who have been visiting Opawa, have returned to their home. Miss R. Bilton left last night for Wellington, where she will spend a few days. Miss Dorothy White and pupils are leaving- by motor to-day for Ashburton, where they will give a concert, assisted by Christchurch artists, in aid of Technical School funds. Recent guests at Hotel Stonehurst, Gloucester street, Latimer square, include the following:—Mr Burton, Mr Hart (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Hutchings (Wellington), Mr Cade, Mr Elder, Mr and Mrs Reihl, Misses Reihl (Vancouver), Mr Hunter, Miss Farrow, Miss Penman, and Miss! Clayton (Wellington). Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Mr and Mrs Alex. Wilson. (Waimate), Mr and Mrs Murgatroyd (Balmoral), Mr G. Murgatroyd (Balmoral), Mr and Mrs P. McKinley (Benhar), Mr P: J. Taylor (Timaru), Mrs and Miss Treadgold (Wellington), Mr A. A. Aldridge (Melbourne), Mr A. Hollis '(Wellington), and Mr D. Chisholm (Orari). Latest arrivals at Hotel Ambassadors include:—Mr R. Wilson (Marton), Mr and Mrs E. Snowden (Blen.heim). Miss Snowden (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs E. F. Snowden (Blenheim), ■Mt and Mrs Butcher (Picton), Mrs McCullough (Dunedin), Mr: W r illiam Loughlin (Southbridge), Mr and Mrs N. Wiikie (Burnham), Mr and Mrs Menzies and family (Dunedin), Mr' Allen McVickers (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Ritchie (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs Weston (Christchiirbli). : At the final practice of the, season, the juvenile members of the Ladies' Choral Society made a presentation of a silver-mounted baton to the .conductor, Mr Sidney. Williamson, as a token, of appreciation of his work during the. iyear, •

WASHING WITH VERBENA. It is really marvellous .how Utile rub- : bing one need do when washing clothes with Verbena-Soap, the.extra help of .which, enables you to get garments thoroughly, refreshingly clean with '. work and. effort.. What surprises many people is how such a good soap can be sold at so low- a sprice. —2 MOUNTAIN HOUSE. ARTHUR'S PASS. Renovated and extended, the above will be reopened by Mrs Cottrell, late of Chatham House. Ashburton, and the Hydro Grand, Timaru, early in November. Home comfort and an excellent cuisine guaranteed. Tariff. £3 10s weekly. . —1 Mr and Mrs Napier are still conducting "Te Kiteroa," the popular Guest House and Health' Resort at Waimate, modern house, with electric light and drainage.. . Ideal winter climate, beautiful garden, extensive view.. For illustrated descriptive circular, containing full particulars, address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate (telephone 151, Waimate). —6 HAND-MADE NEEDLEWORK FROM CHINA. Delightfully dainty and extremely moderate in price is a range of Chinese Needlework, which has just reached Blakeley's Drapery Warehouse, 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower, direct from China. Specially imported for the' Christmas trade, this range of needlework,, which comprises handmade handkerchiefs, d'oyleys, tray and afternoon tea cloths should be most acceptable for the- gentle art of giving. -6 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 fid. Bostock Patent 1 Bar Shoes, Louis heels, 355, reduced to 19s 6d." Clarke Tan 1 Bar Shoes, 18s 6d. —6 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

I At last night's meeting" of the Board . of Governors of the Christchurch Teeh- ! nical College Mrs M. I. Ball, a new , member, -was welcomed, and appointed to the Appointments and Ladies' Advisory Committees. A reminder is given of the garden party to-day at Mr W. G. Janiieson's grounds, 175 Deans ovenue, opposite Hagley Park, Lower Eiccarton. Open from 3-8. The N.Z.C.M.S. are the promoters of the gathering and a pastoral plav and good music, tennis courts and stalls will be a feature of the afternoon's attractions Fourteen elocutionary candidates from Miss Lucy Cowan's school passed the recent Trinity College (London) examinations, two gaining honours. The Christ's College Old Boys' annual ball will be held at the Memorial Hall, Christ's College, on Monday, December 17th. The personnel of the committee is in itself a guarantee that the arrangements for the ball will be complete in every detail. There is alreadv a brisk demand for tickets at The Bristol Piano Company and from members of the executive—Drs. Douglas Anderson and Leslie Arena, Messrs K. J. Hobbs, A. I. Cottrell, L. J. le Creu, D. M. Stewart, J. D. Lawrence, S. P. Godfrey (secretary)—who hope to welcome to the ball all dancing enthusiasts. The management of the Winter Gardens announces the usual cabaret dance for to-night. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m. and continue until midnight. The Bailey-Marston Dance Orchestra will be in attendance.; As an added attraction Miss Bessie Macdonald's cabaret dancers will present an acrobatic ballet, with Miss Emily Turner and Miss Gwen Anson as soloists. A garden party and sale of work will be " held to-day in Mr and Mrs Stanley Jameson's garden at 46 Weka street, Fendalton. There will be various stalls, afternoon tea, tennis, putting competition, and a bran tub for the children. Proceeds are in aid of the Board of Missions. If wet the sale will be postponed until Wednesday nest.

FROCKS AT THE THEATRE. Anthony Prinsep's London company evidently believes in presenting the plays of its repertoire in ascending order Of interest and excitement. Certainly "Diplomacy," an adaptation of Victorien Sardou 's ''' Dora'' is the- most thrilling production of the present season. So dramatic-are the situations and so- breathless is the suspense throughout the play, that there is hardly time to absorb the details of the frocks, though the general effect is most pleasing. With her beautiful hair loose around her face, Miss Bannerman, in the first act, looks appealingly young in her wide-sleeved negligee of cameo-pink georgette, bordered narrowly with gold tissue. A simple morning frock of blue and white spotted crepe de chine, has, rather unexpectedly, a front panel and vertical bands on the flared skirt of deep salmon pink crepo de chine. Her plainly-cut bridal gown was of soft white souple satin, to which the long train gives added dignity, and her veil of spotted tulle is held in place by pearl ornaments at each side of the head. And surely never was bride so sorely tried on her wedding day. When she thinks she was leaving for her honeymoon—but isn't —she looked most attractive in a grey crepe de chine frock, lightly embroidered at the neck and waist with lacquer red, and a cap-like hat of grey felt with a red ornament at one side. A particularly becoming eyejiing dress had * straight bodice of gold brocade termijiiated with a long tassel in front and a skirt, longer at the back, composed of four frills of ivory tulle mounted on ivory crepe de chine. When, finally, the dark clouds of doubt and despair are dispelled and happiness is restored, the charming heroine wears |an uncommon black frock, with flounced skirt of spotted georgette in tones of mastic, orange, and black, to match .'the' smart handkerchief scarf knotted carelessly round her shoulders. . Once again she wore a small close-fitting hat, this time of black felt. Miss Cicely Jonas looks so handsome that one cannot help forgiving her her trespasses. She first appears in a white frock with finely pleated skirt, a violet check cardigan, end small white felt hat. But her piece de resistance is a lovely dress of carnation red georgette, with overskirt of gold lace, yoke, and long sleeves of fine gold net, and girdle, of beads, held with a handsome red ornament at each. side. From the shoulders, held on one side by a brilliant brooch, falls a train of red georgette heavily banded with gold lame, and her small hat, moulded closely to the head, is of carnation red felt. In the last act, she wears a plain frock of lime green mottled crepe de chine, under a tailored coat of sedge green chenille with collar, pockets, and cuffs of patterned material smartly combining the two shades of green. Her small satin hat matched her coat. . Miss Lily Titheradge, as Lady Henry Fairfax, looks as if she had stepped from an early Victorian picture, but her smart epigrammatic conversation, shows her knowledge of the world to be. at least a century ahead of her clothes. Her all-too-brief appearance is made in a long frock of deep lavender corded silk with black lace mittens and '' dolman," and poke bonnet hat, trimmed with mauvo flowers. Miss Dorothy Dunckley, as the voluble mother of the heroine, wears first a dark navy georgette frock and later an oatmeal coloured coat trimmed with brown fur to match her brown hat. Amongst the floral tributes presented to Miss Bannerman was a beautiful bouquet from the soldier-patients of Rannerdale Home.

DANCE AT CALEDONIAN HALL. To-night the Caledonian Hall will again be the scene, of a happy, care-free throng of merry dancers, when Reg. Stillwell will hold his Saturday evening dance special. Attractions will be fox-trot contests and ladies' waltz contests, and two bands. The gallery will be open to spectators, and supper will be free.

A garden party in aid of Avonside Church will be held at the residence of Mr O. L. Davis. River road, this afternoon.

WEDDINGS.

THOMPSON—BEOWN. An evening wedding of considerable interest to Nelson took place r#ently, when Christine Eussell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Brown, of "Larkhall "The Eocks, Nelson, was married to Walter, only son of Mr and the late Mrs J. Thompson, of, Waikari, North Canterbury. The ceremony took place in the Presbyterian Church, Nelson, and the Bev. D. McCosh officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Thomas Brown, wore a dainty frock of pale pink georgette cut with a "V neck and full-flared anklelength skirt. A reversed band girdled the waist and finished in a bow at the back. The bridal veil of pale pink embroidered tulle fell from a chaplet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bride was attended by two of her sisters, Miss Isabel Brown, bridesmaid, and Mrs L. W. Field, matron of honour. Both wore frocks of pale pink georgete made with tight bodices and skirts of flared frills longer at the back and finished each with a taffeta bow of a deeper pink at the waist. They wore hats to tone, and carried bouquets of pink roses. Little Helen Louisson,- wearing pale pink satin and tulle, and carrying a posy of pink forget-me-nots, was a charming flower girl. Mr A. A. Ansell, of Wellington, was best man. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs J. Brown held a reception at the Vehna. Mrs Brown wore black georgette over black lace and black hat and fur wran.

beardslet;—mallett. Arum lilies and roses' decorated St. Peter's Church, Woolston, on Wednesday, for the marriage of Margaret Marie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. T. Mallett, of Woolston, and Arthur, second son of Mr and Mrs Beardsley, of New Brighton. The Rev. L. McMaster was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by .her father, entered the church to the strains of the Wedding March. She wore a dainty frock of cream georgette, the tight-fitting bodice being trimmed with silver lace and long tiers of georgette falling over the silver lace skirt. She wore her mother's veil of tulle, which was hand-embroidered in pearls, and fell from a coronet of orange blossom, and her shower bouquet was of lilies and roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Doris Thome, wore a coral pink crepe de chine frock, the bodice being prettily embroidered and the skirt having an over-dress of beige lace and long ties hanging below the skirt. Her hat was of crinoline to match. Two little maids, Miss Joan Skudder and Elaine Richards, were the flower girls. They wore green georgette frocks the hems of the skirts being scalloped and trimmed with rosebuds, and their coronets of green ribbon matched their frocks. They carried posies of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr T. Grenfell as best man. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by little Iris Beardsley, niece of the bridegroom. After the ceremony'a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a large marquee was erected on the lawn. Mrs Mallett, mother of the bride, wore a navy blue silk marocain frock with an inset panel of floral crepe de chine to tone, and a navy baku straw hat trimmed with tangerins. She carried J bouquet of roses. Mrs Beardslev. mother of the bridegroom wore a frock of black georgette and silk lace relieved with a red rose on shoulder, to match her bouquet. , Later the happy couple left by car for the south, the bride wearing a frock of green crepo de chine with hat to match and a handsome musquash fur coat.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

MR AND MRS A. TWEEDIE. Mr and Mrs A. Tweedie, of Gore Bay Cheviot, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday last. In honour of the occasion a largo surprise party visited their residence in the evening; when a very pleasant time was spent wifcb musical items, a short toast list beina dulv honoured. The chief toast ffS, evening, "The Bride and Bride)»w.«m " was proposed by Mr \\. Dalj, Edd'iJSnt oFthe Gore Bay district and was enthusiastically received with ■;„ i iTtiffliis Mrs Tweedie was a beautiful bouquet and ?nv tedfo cut the wedding cake, which Z,rift of a number of friends, was the girt 01 d u» Wfl „ During the evening Mrs J weeaie was presented with a silver teapot and Mr Kledie with a walking stick as memSoes of the occasion and as tokens of memoes w pc+eem in which they £Xn the dtK. The presentaare held in tee cu» Loc hh ca d. A tions were made by aocb g ! ffc a L Mr and Mrs Tweedie by also made to Mr anu. » . Mr H,Geeson on behalf of theXheviot fS" thanks fj A kind iweeaie «. h . d promp ted the visit audio S «ie handsome gifts, -Wch he lm) his wife greatly appreciated. Mr Tweed e concluded by giving an ontlme of some of the early history of the inter Sterns wSe rendered by the evening lte ™ X n es A. Murray, H. foltowmg :-fl ea ™ JHamson, Poultnev, iuisses> . * - ,1 Murray. H. l*«eand H. Taylor.