WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19544, 14 February 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Xodj Editor wfll be pleaMd to zeeetwm ten publication to "Women'* Comer" turn* of or per»on*l uew*. Swa Items ahoaM b* foßy mtfcentieaieA, and MUQumual notices vut besx sigßSteree of Mk paitles. Correspondence fa toilUd as matters affeettaj; <tt of inters* to, women. Mrs Charles Cooper (Brown's road) is paying a holiday visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs W. H. Beath (Dunedin) are at present spending a few days in Christchureh. Mr and Mrs Nello Porter and children (Auckland), who are touring the Sonth Island, are at present in Christchnrch, staying with Mrs Allan Satterthwaite, Fendalton. Mrs lan Murchison (Lake Coleridge) is the guest of Mrs Endell Wanklyn (Fendalton). Mrs Melville Jameson has returned to Christchnrch from a visit to Timaru. Dr. and Mrs Gossip, who intend to make their home" in Christchnrch, are at present staying at Warwick House. They intend later to go into residence in Miss Cowlishaw's house in Knowles street. Mi« Cowlishaw will be leaving for England in April. Mrs Wrey Nolan (Gisbome) is visiting her sister, Mrs H. S. Lawrence (Garden road). Mi« Alice Cooley (Sydney) and her niece, Miss Molly Orr ; who hawe been for a visit to Australia and Tasmania for the past few months, have returned to CSiristchurch. Miss F. M. Taylor has left for a visit to Wellington. Miss Greta Wright is leaving to-day ; by the Maunganui for Sydney, where she will connect with the Barrabool for England. Dr and Mrs David McMillan are leaving this week for Sydney, en route for England. Mr and Mrs R. M. Doughty (Wellington) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs E. W. G. de Gynlay (Sydney) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs William Nicholls and her nephew, Mr W. D. Minson, leave tonight to catch the Maunganui on a trip to England. Mr and Mrs D. A. Savage (Wellington), Mrs Taverner (Dunedin) Mrs JC. Wright (Sydney), Mr and Mrs W. Wright and Mr and Mrs C. K. Wing (Dunedin)' are guests at Warner s Hotel. Guests at the Royal include: Mr and Mrs G. McDonald (Nelson), Mrs E. Harbrook (Wairoa), Mrs Rae (Palmerston North),' and - Mrs -Horn (Palmerston North). The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Mr J. Tocakib Mr and Mrs R. Ivine (Dunedin), Mr J. Blair (Wellington), Mass White (GreymotrthV, Mias pell (Wellington), Mr W. W. Brtmsdeti l (Timaru), "Sirs and Miss Glass (Timaru), Mr John Brown (Lowcliife), Mr Anderson (London) Mr J~ Robertson (London), Mr and Mrs 3. Cpx (Methven), Mr P. R. . Talbot (Tiinaru), Mr W. Simpson (Timaru), Miss Baird (Timaru), and Mr Robinson (Wellington). .. An , unusually interesting garden party will be. held in the beautiful grounds' of the Hon. Mr Justice Adams, 26 Wairarapa terrace, Fendal-' ten, on Saturday afternoon. His Honour has kindly consented to- open the party at 2.30 p.m. A large assortment of beautiful Mid useful work, home-made cakes, fresh produce, and wholesome confectionery will be for sale. The whole of the proceeds will be given to the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission. The following ladies form the organising committee: —Mesdames R. Atkinson Keddell, W. CaJder Mackay, George Reddell, A. REliey, and Miss E. K. Lilly. IBONS SMOOTH AS IVORY. You who have never used a starch that irons out smooth as ivory and gives a shine to resemble glass, should jot down on your grocery list "Dove Brand Starch." To young housewives, "Dove Brand" is a friend indeed, to experienced ironers it is a wonderfully easy way of doing a tiresome task. —2 SWEET -.LITTLE FROCKS. Dainty little frocks are always easily, ■oiled, but they 're just as easily cleaned up again with Verbena Soap. It's so easy with Verbena—you just rinse the garment in the pure snowy suds, and in so time every trace of dirt has disappeared. Include Verbena in your next grocery order. —1 Pannell's Tourist Walking Shoes, also Ski and Mountaineering Boots are absolutely waterproof, durable, and give every comfort in the wear. We stock ana make to your measurements. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 694. —6 ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE. "One of the most splendidly equipped, one of the most _ perfectly lighted studios ,in Australasia." A voluntary tribute frequently expressed by many visitors to the CLIFFORD STUDIOS, 'Phone 1096. Cashel street. —b « HOME AGAIN. The holidays, are over and those precious trophies, .your films, are" the only record of the. glorious times yon had. Make sure* then that you have the best results by entrusting the developing and printing to E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. Latest methods and a one-day service. —6

OBITUARY.

LADY DE BATHE (LILLIE LANGTRY). (trsiTJsn vmxas associatioi—*x mtxcmac nusura—COFTBIGHT.) LONDON, February 12. The death has occurred of the famous beauty and actress, LOlie Langtry. who was the ***« of Sir Hugo de Bathe.—Australian Press Association, United Service. Mrs Lillie Langtry, the society kpantv who became an actress, was was the daughter of the Very Rev. W. r Le Breton, Dean of Jersey. Her real names were Emelie Charlotte. lnJt early in life she was nicknamed ' LilUe and became known later as the Jersey Li ghe was brought up with her six brothers as a regular tomboy and saw nothing of the great world until at an early age she married E^ wa ?' d , try, an Irish landowner who had come to the islands in his yacht. Her remarkable beauty at onoe securedher an entree into society. She was overwhelmed with invitations from distinguished people, going through her first season with only one evening gown, a simplicity which she soon forsoo. Photographers besought her to sit for them, and her beautiful features became so familiar to the public that she was mobbed wherever she went. People stood on chairs at receptions to see her pass, and a toque which she had made by twisting up a piece or black velvet and sticking a quill through it appealed in every shop window labelled Langtry Hat. Then came "Langtry Shoes, ' which, are still worn. This change from obscurity to notoriety came so suddenly that she was quite bewildered, while her husband was much annoyed. Millais, Poynter, Watts, Burne-Jones, Whistler, and many other artists painted her, and Queen Victoria remained long after her usual time at a Drawing-Room in order to see the famous beauty, who was late in appearing. By this time she was in the set of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Oscar Wilde, who was one of her manv admirers, wroto a long poem to "The New Helen, while his play. "Lady Windermere s Fan," Was composed for her. Among her many distinguished friends were Rnskin and Gladstone.

Stage Successes. But it was reserved for America to pay her the most romantic > compliment. Langtry, Texas, was named after her by its population of devoted cowboys, and Judge Roy Bean invited her to visit her town. By the time she was able to do so he was dead, but his successor presented to Langtry the revolver with which Bean was "aided in finding some of his famous decisions and keeping order west of the Pecos river. It also kept order in the Jersey Lily Saloon." Meanwhile mixing in high society had reduced the Langtrys 1 resources to vanishing point, and eventually the bailiffs were put in and the London house sold up. It was Mrs Labouchere who launched the beauty on her new career, the stage, on which she made her first appearance as Kate Hardcastle in "»ne Stoops to Conquer,'? at a charity matinee at the Haymarket in 1881. By this time she had been engaged by the Bancrofts at a very high salary and made her professional debut in "Ours." In 1888 she toured the provinces "with great _ success, especially in Manchester. Edinburgh, and Glasgow, and pfeyed fon a seapon at the Imperial Theatre, with her own company.. After sjaMng a conquest of America In |6e of to* many tours there, she took over the Prince's Theatre, London, and at various times managed the, St. James's, the Princess's, the Opera Comique, and the New Imperial. Among the plays in which she appeared were "As You Like It," "The School for Scandal," "Antony and Cleopatra," "A Society Butterfly," "Gossip," "The Degenerates," "Mile Mars," "A Royal Necklace." "The Walls of .Jericho," "Mrs Dering's Divorce." "The Second Mrs Tanqueray," "The Sins of Society." "Mrs Thompson," and "Ashes."-'" In 1905-6 die toured South Africa, opening a new theatre at Johannesburg. Wealthy Once More. Wealthy once more, she bought a ranch in California, but after her first visit she never saw it again, and was glad to sell it for half what it had cost. Her turf career began with the gift of a colt and she raced under the name of "Mr Jersey," a venture that was looked at askance. She proved very .successful and after a time had a large racing stable, being probably the best known lady owner on the turf. Among her wins were the Gold Cup at Ascot and most of the important handicaps. Mr Langtry having died, she married Sir Hugo De Bathe, Bart., in 1899. At Monte Carlo in December, 1927. she was robbed of £7OOO worth of jewels. Much earlier _in her career she had been the victim of a daring- coup by a man who had collected her strong box from the bank, where it was lodged, with the result that the bank paid £IO.OOO damages. She had claimed £40.000. and her solicitor said she should have got £25,000, but her counsel accepted £IO.OOO.

REQUIEM MASS FOR LATE DOWAGER QUEEN.

(ismsß omcuL wibbless.)

(Received February 13th, 7.10 p.m.)

RUGBY. February 12.

The Earl 6f Granard represented the King at a solemn requiem mass for the late Queen Maria Christina, of Spain, which was held at St. James Church, London, this morning. The Spanish Ambassador and members of the Embassy staff attended in uniform. Among others present Were Sir Lionel Halsey, representing the Prince of Wales, and Mr Walford Selby, representing Sir Austen Chamberlain, the Foreign Secretary. "A BLUE EVENING." The Catholic Club rooms, Temuka, looked very gay on Tuesday evening with blue streamers, Chinese lanterns, balloons, when a "blue evening" was given in honour of Miss £. Driscoll, who is to be married shortly. There were about 120 guests present. Music for dancing was 'supplied by the Klip Klap Orchestra, extras being kind, ly given by Misses Hannifin and McGarva. Mr W. Seeler made an efficient M.C. Items were given as follows : —Mr Arthur Vernon (humorous songs), Miss Eileen McGarva (song), Miss Nellie Garson (humorous recitation). Miss M. Hannifin (songs), Master Lyndon Peoples (song). Novelty items in the form of a snowball dance, a balloon dance, and a streamer dance were much enjojred. and the lucky spot waltz was won by Miss El Driscoll and Mr P. F. Peoples. At it suitable interval Mr P. p. Peoples spoke in eulogistic terms of Miss Driscoll, and Mr Seddon Webb suitably responded on behalf of Miss Driscoll.

Guests were present from Timaru and from surrounding districts. Miss Driscoll was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.

WEDDINGS.

GEBBII5 —MUNDAY. On Tuesday erenißg, St. Saviour's Church, Sydenham, was crowded with friends and well-wishers to witness the wedding of Stella Muriel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Monday, Colombo street, and Mr William Hogarth Gerrie, of Wellington, eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr Gerrie, of Wanganui. Pink hydrangeas and pink and cream roses formed the artistic decorations at the church. The Rev. Canon C. G. Mutter performed the ceremony, Mr Cecil Hoskin was organist and Mr Mnnday gave his daughter away. The bride wore a beautiful sleeveless bridal gown of cream georgette, the tiered skirt of fine silk lace being finished at the waist with a swathed sash of the georgette. From a coronet of orange blossom her handsomely embroidered veil fell in long graceful folds, forming the train, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations and roses. ' The two bridesmaids, Misses Doris and Kathleen Mnnday, wore attractive frocks of delicate carnation pink georgette, with sleeveless tucked bodies, full scalloped skirts, hemmed with ecru needle-thread lace, and each finished with a wide taffeta bow of deep pipk at on® side of the low waist-line. Their bandeaux were of small pink flowers, and they carried shower bouquets of pale pink carnations and roses and maidenhair fern. Little Rosalie Leslie, a dainty flowergirl, wore a French frock of blush pink georgette, lightly embroidered at the hem, and a wreath of forget-me-nots. The Victorian posy was of pastelshaded flowers. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Dixieland, where the guests were received under a large wedding bell, by Mr and Mrs Mnnday. the latter wearing a model French frock of midnight bine georgette, with the front nanel trimmed with Richelien embroidery, and a smart black crinoline straw hat with a large chou of black tulle at one side. Her bouquet was of Lady Hillingdon roses. Mrs Watson, Wanganui, sister of the bridegroom, wore an uncommon frock of patterned crepe de chine. I with bands of georgette. Miss Gerrie. I Wanganui, sister of the bridegroom, wore a smart frock of biege georgette trimmed with lace; Mrs W. _E. Munday. grandmother of the bride, wot® a Mack silk gown, relieved with grey, and carried a bouquet of red rosea; Mrs Pvcroft. aunt of the bridegroom, wore "a blnck embossed georgette frock, skunk fur. beige silk, and lace hat relieved with small nasturtiunsshnded flowers. . . Mr and Mrs Mnnday entertained their guests at an enjoyable dance, wht*n several musical items were contributed bv the guests. When the bride left for her wedding tour, she was wearing a rose pink crepe doree frock, a Bangkok hat to tone, and sn elegant mole fur coat.

TAYLOB —GIBSON. I St. Mary's Chnreh, Merivale, was beautifully decorated with pink and bice hydrangeas, on Monday morning when the wedding was celebrated of Isobel Emily Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Gibson, Merivale, and Maxwell Joseph Otway, only son of Mr and Mrs E. O. Taylor, of Mosgial. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father. Her charming frock of ivory georgette, with drooping hem was worn over blush pink, satin, and daintily trimmed with sequins. The hand-embroider ed veil was fastened at the nape of Jhe nsck withe sprays of orange blossom |Mshe carried a bouquet of pink carnations and roses. Miss Kathleen Gibson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a cream. net frock over delicate pastel bine silk, made with a low-waisted bodice, and tiny frilled sleeves, while the skirt was composed of flounces of lace, each flounce being trimmed with bine and pink. Her crinoline hat swathed with satin ribbon was the same shade as the frock, and she wore a rhinestone necklace the gut of the bridegroom and carried a bonqnet of pink roses and fuchsia. Miss Nancy Taylor, sister of the bridegroom, was a dainty little flower-girl, wearing a frock of piny taffeta with vestee of cream lace, and a pink ribbon head-band. She carried a basket of pink roses and maidenhair fern. A silver horse-shoe was presented to the bride by her tiny cousin, Josephine Wood. Mr S. L. Jones was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at Dixieland, where Mrs Gibson received her gfiests wearing a russet coloured bengaline silk coat over a floral silk dress and a ballybnntl hat to tone. Her bouquet was of brown and gold nasturtiums. Mrs Taylor, mother of the bridegroom, wore a cherry-colour-ed silk frock beautifully embroidered, and a hat to tone and a fox for. When Mr and Mrs Max Taylor later left for the south, the bride travelled in a three-piece suit of beige eharmelaine embroidered with blue, and hat to match, and a tomato coloured coat of face-cloth, with purse to match.

BREHAUT—THOMAS. At Banks street Methodist Church, Timaru, the marriage was solemnised of Catherine Eliza, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr John Thomas, late of Otipua, and Nelson Arnold, eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Brehaut, of Timaru. The Rev. K. A. Robinson was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her ancle, wore a charming frock of white crepe de ehine with orange blossom on* the shoulder. Her veil was arranged in a mob eap style, and she carried a bouquet of white sweet peas, gladioli and maidenhair fernShe was attended by her sister, Miss Martha Thomas, who wore a sleeveless frock of pink crepe de ehine, and a wide crinoline hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas and gladioli. The bride's little sister, Hazel, was a winsome flower-girl, wearing a frock of blue crepe de chine, and a bandeau of orange blossom. She carried a posy of blue and pink sweet peas. Mr Walter Brehaut, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride's mother entertained 50 guests at the Oxford, where the usual toasts were hononred. The hostess wore a frock of striped fuji, and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of red sweet peas, and red gladioli. The bridegroom's aunt, Mrs T. Brehaut, of Adair, wore a frock of fawn gaberdine, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pale pink gladioli. The bride travelled later in a smart frock of grey crepe de chine, with hat to match, and a light coat. Among the guests present was the bride's grandmother, Mrs W. Clark, of Otipua. In the evening, the gnests were entertained at the residence of J. Cook, Buchanan street, where a happy evening was spent. A CONFESSION! E.8.P., who haa been a cold bath fiend for two years, confessed that he never enjoyed them as be now enjoys his hot ones—heated overnight by the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. The Mercer heats an abundance of water overnight electrically. Particulars from J. Mercer.and Sons, Ltd.* 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge).

TBIARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss McArthur (Orbell street) i* visiting Invercargill. Miss Wright (Wai-iti road) returned from Waimate yesterday. Mrs and Miss Sharp (Wai-iti road) have left on a visit to Wellington. Mrs A. Mackenzie has returned to Clayton station after a visit to Mrs t>. Mackenzie (Otumarama). Recent arrivals »t the Dominion Hotel include:—Mr and Mrs H. Hudson (Wellington), Messrs J. Legh (Christchurch), R. Run die (Dunedin), H. Wilson (Auckland), H. MacKay (Dunedin), R. Browning Paul (Dunedin). H. Morrison (Dunedin), and G. Young (Christchurch). Those who have registered st the Grosvenor Hotel include:—Mr and Mrs R. E. McDougall (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. W Wells (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. CSullivan (Auckland), Mrs Norton Griffiths (Christchurch), Mrs Sleightholme (Wellington), Miss McGovern (Auckland). Misa Nancy McDougall (Christchurch). Messrs R. Hudson (Dunedin), R. G. Hudson (Dunedin), W. McKeich (Dunedin), R. Cuddie (Dunedin 1 ). G. I£. Vial (Dunedin), G. Wood (Dunedin). J. Kingsland (Invercargill), G. M. McPheraon (Wellintrton>. C. Lawrence (Wellington), D. Hislop (Auckland), C. G. Macindoe (Auckland). H. R. Jonea (Auckland), E. C. Ferrier (Christchurch), and W. L. Clifford (Christchurch).

LINWOOD FREE KINDERGARTEN

At the monthly meeting of the Linwood Free Kindergarten Committee, over which Mrs Martin praeided, the mem bcrs present were: Mesdames Mardon, Retalliek, Jarden, Norman, and Taylor. The school report showed a roll number of forty. The school opened on February 4th, with a number of new children. Mrs Martin was re-elected president for the current year, Mrs Jarden vice-pre-sident, Mrs Retalliek treasurer, Mrs Taylor secretary, and Mesdames Norman, Mardon, and Cook members of the committee. It was reported that arrangements were in hand to eelebrate the first birthda of the school in April, when a social evening will be held- The committee expressed pleasure at the encouragement and help they had received from the parents during the past year.

A STURDY PIONEER HONOURED.

At the residence of Mrs Harry Field, George street, New Brighton, on Towday evening, a gathering of unusual interest was held. . Mrs Field was hostess at a party given to celebrate the ninety-sixth birthday of her father, Mr James McNatty, who for some months past has been living in Christchurch. Mr McNatty formerly resided, since early manhood, in Invercargill and has seen the growth of that city through all its stages. Coming to New Zealand from Girran, Scotland, with the very early pioneers, he endured all kinds of hardships, bat, nevertheless, at the peat age of 90 yean Mr McNatty ia aW# to enjoy good health and take an interest in current affairs. Though his family in scattered all over the globe, many of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were included in those pdtesent at the happy gathering wh«" birthday ca&e, surmounted by 96 lighted caa&tea, was an almost unique Mr YcNatt* Km six daughters and two sons still ltvine. as well aa a great many . grandchildren great-grandchil-dren, and even great-great-grand- . children.

A CHARMING PARTY. On the eve of her depart are for West Australia, Mrs C. E. Weather burn was the guest of honour at a rery enjoyable morning tea party given by Mrs James Eight at Ballantyne's yesterday. Low bowls of roses decorated the tables, and Mrs Weatherbnrn was presented with a dainty posy of pink carnations and maidenhair fern- . Among those present were: Mrs flight and Miss Doreen Hight, Mrs C. B. Weatherbnrn, Mrs H. G. Denham, Mrs J. Shelley, Mrs C. Chilton, Mrs C. JL Foweraker, Miss Farr, Mrs A- H. Toelter, Mrs J. E. Purchase, Mrs H. D. Broadhead, Mrs It. G. Poeoek, Mias Herriot, Mrs L. J. Darwin, Mrs S. Steele, Mrs B. A. Campbell, Mrs J. H. Seager, Mrs C. Bingham, Mrs and Miss Brock, Mrs Calvert, Mrs P. H. Powell, Mrs W. F. Robinson, Mrs M. McLeod, Mrs A- C. Bretherton, Mrs A. K. Anderson, Mrs W. Anderson, Mrs H. E. Perry, Mrs j. E. Cuningham, Mm C. L. Hart, Mrs 8. Langveldt, Mias Parsons (Melbourne), Miss B. Shackleton, Mrs A. 8. Taylor, and Mrs David Bates. Y.W.C.A. AT LYTTELTON. The ladies' committee, presided over by Mrs D. E. L. Oollett, met yesterday !in the Y.W.C.A. club-rooms. After discussion, plana for the renewal of the work resolved themselves into a decision to hold an official opening of the renovated club-rooms combined w>t« a reunion of all girls in clubs. This will take place on Thursday, March 13th, and on that occasion enrolment* will be made for club groups and physical culture classes. Careful considoration was given to the voluntary help available and the assigning of leaders to dub groups. It is intended to in- ! rite to toe opening all who shared in I the work of renovating the rooms and other interested citizens. GALA DANCE. Mr Reg. Stillwell's Dance Assembly will hold a special gala dance in honour of Bert Nicholl at the Caledonian Hall to-night. Jackson's and Bradford's Bands will supply continuous music. Dancing will be neld from 8 p.m. to 1 a m Mr Bert Nicholl, the world's champion non-stop dancer, will perform ,y.„ following exhibition dances:—The French Tango, 1928 Ballroom Walt* and Fox Trot, Eccentric Charleston nnd Blackbottom. Dancers will have the opportunity of tuition of the latest dances by Mr Nicholl between seven and eight o'clock. The gallery will be available for spectators.