WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19572, 19 March 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tfct Lad? Editor will D« pl«*sed i to r»tci*« for publication in tfeo | **Weacs's Corner" U*»a of social I of p€rsoaa3 l e* Sncb lt«ms 1 tfcouM bt laUj • utfientieated, aod anpytmißt notices toort btw tt* ! «ijn.atiire» of botb psxtles. Cori roapoodcoce la inritod on any j affecting. or of lnteros* to. j veiDcs. M.xs Edith L> tt!» t'.n tG. B. Lanca.v- '■ lor >, who is at pro-sent visiting Ashburt .n is coming to Chri<tr-hurch next • »«*k aril will »tay with Mrs Malcolm ; Powrie, Ca.«hn:ero Hi Ik, tor Easter. Mrs S. Ballagh is leaving for Wellington next week rn route for England ! and the Continent. Mr= T. M. Dean and Miss Jwelyn i Gardiner (Purau) ure spending a holi- | day with Mrs W. Or.kley, Halkett. j M»* 0. H. Vcitch. dauchter of the | Hun. Mr Witch, Minister for Labour, | is accompanying Iter father on his tour of tin? South Island. Miss Veitch arrive] in Christdiun h last night and is at Warner's Hotel. Mrs A. T. C! it ton arrival from Waimato yesterday to her .sister, Mrs P. L, Smith, who is leaving early next month for Shanghai. Mrs Gibbings, who has I>rcn visiting her nephew and ni'' n , Mr an d Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Webb street, left last night for the North Island, where she v. i!! upend ten days with friends liefo re lea ving on March _!Hh by the Marama en route for Ireland, j Mrs George Mrllraith (Fendalton) is visiting relatives in Australia. Mrs «'h irle» Rattray (Dunedin 1 ; Is I waiting her daughter, Mrs Bush, <"ashel I »Ir«ot West. J Misa Gladys Sonunervillc (Wellington t is the guest of Mrs Deans, Ric- | carton House. j Miss Dinah Sloman (Wellington) is j the guest of Miss Olive Mcllraith, Mori vale lane. Miss Ali>e Pascoe is visiting Mrs Pinckney, Glenaray, Southland. Miss Joy Branson (Napier) is visiting Miss Maisie Harris, Deans avenue. Miss Peggy I'nwin i Timaru) is th« guest of Miss Gendie Maling, Durhan. street North. Guests at the Inited Service Hotel include:— Mr and Mrs W. B. Sodden (Auckland) and Mr and Mrs C. PEarlo (Sydney). Mr and Mrs Conghlan (Dtinedin), Mr and Airs .1. Robertson (Perth), Mrs A. Harnar tVVaimate). and Mr and Mrs A. Willis (Greatford) are among the Kucsts at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs, Ha rail ton (Hawardeiit. Miss Turner (Oiristchurch), Miss ft. Golder (Chrotchurch), Mr Frarapton (Ash burton*. Mrs McClelfaml (Christchureh), Mr Beaumont (Wellington). and Mr and Mr* Whit* (Dtinedin), are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton l Cafe. m h.i engagement is announced of Eleanor Florence, eldest daughter of the Bishop of Christ' hurch and Mrs Wet-Watson. Bishopecourt, Park terra* e, Christchureh, to Stephen Garland, elder son of l>r and Mrs (i. M. L. Le«ter. Webb street, Christchureh. An engagement of New Zealand interest (writ«s our London correspondent on February "tb) is that. announced between Herbert Hudson, Christ's College, New Zealand, son ot the (ate Canon Hudson, Crosby House, Carlisle, and Olga. only daughter of the late Mr A. 8. G. Carlyon, of Trcgrehan. Cornwall. and Gwaras. Hawke's Bay, and Mrs Carlyon. GLORIFYING YESTERDAY'S JOINT. If yesterday'* Roast is served with Military Pickle there will be Do long faces or groan* of dissatisfaction. The sestful tang of Military makes yesterday's Roast a banquet of to-day which wj|l be greeted with delight. Military Pickle is sold by all grocers. —2 H. Panned and Co, 106 Manchester struct, "phone 694. ' The House for Select Footwear. There is nothing more suitable for winter wear than Brown and Fawn Crocodile, also Lizard Shoes- We have on band a very tine s»l<>ction of Indian Skins in both Lizard and Crocodile and make any design to your requirements. Inspection invited. —6 GRASS WIDOWERS. Grasa widowers are fervent admirers of the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. With the wife away on holiday, plates and dishes hare an annoying habit of mounting up. No need to light a 6 re to secure hot water when you have a Mercer. Just switch on the electric "juice" and glorious hot water for washing dishes and for the bath every morning. Full particulars from J, Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace t near Montreal street bridge). Christchureh. —2 ORIGINAL TOILETRIES FOR EASTER. People seeking ''something different" in Toiletries, either for holiday use or for gifts, will be delighted with the new Parisian Toilet Goods at E. Cameron Smith's, Chemist, Cathedral •wjuarc. Originality is the distinguishing fentnre of the display which includes new powders, face creams, rouge, perfnme*. tooth brushes, sponge bngo, powder puffs, bnth salts, and nther toiletries. The low prices also are an added attraction. —6

Mr Mrs D. A. Donn (Brenehlej avenue) have returned from a fort night'» holiday spent at the Bangitat*. | Hats. Mr and Mrs N. L. B. Gordon (Mount Eden, Auckland), Mr and Mrs David- " §Oll ('fieraldine), and Mr and Mrs C. F. j Franklin (Auckland) are staying at i the Royal Hotel. j A bogey match, for which players ' choose their own opponents, will be played' bv members of the Christchurch i Ladies' Golf Club at the Shirley links } to sr.orro'.*'I 'Flie most important social gathering j m Chr.stchnrch during Easter Week I will be the Christchurch Polo Club's I annual ball, which is to be held in the ' Winter Garden on Easter MoAlay I night The members of the Ball Committee are Mrs G. F. Hiitton, Mrs Derrick Gould, Miss Betty Matdonakl, Mnior G. F Hutton. Messrs G. H. (I>. Gould, and H. Macdonald. The latest arrivals at the Hold Federal include; Mr Ihomas Bath (luv.Tcargili), -«r U. F. Bath (Inve*- . artnil) Mr J. Collie (Invercargill), in H J Ac-kins (Auckland), Mr F. Scales (i)unedin), Mr R. EHinlop (Invercargill Mr D. S. Broughton (I>unedint. "Mr C. Rogers (Dunedm), Mri» F H Orr ' Ashburton), Mr R. Nevison i Blenheim), Mr R. S. Nevison (Blenheim) Mr and Mrs Hayward (Geraldine>. Mrs A. M F'raser (Hakatarameal." Mrs H. Millichamp (Ashburton), Mrs E. Sherman (Ashburton), Mr A. j Bannister (Heriot), Mr J. Boyd j (Knikoura), arid Mr .T. R. Bruce (Timaru). Recent visitors at the Lodge, Hanmer Springs, included the following: —Miss M. Ross, Miss Rule (Duiiedin), Mr and Mrs J. A. is. Stoddart (Wilio»"bv, Ashburton). Mr G. D. Macfarlane" Mr and Mrs H. W. MacFarlaue (Christchurch), Miss Anderson (lnvercargill). Mr and Mrs A. W. Reeves (Merivale), Mrs Keilock (Hawarden), Mrs Lancelot Lane (Christchurch), Mrs Carieton Williams (Poverty Bay), Mr Veil Bevegers (Napier), Mr Ernest HasselS (Feilding), Miss K. Crombie (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs Phil Barnett ami Masters Barnett (2) (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs Reg Dawson (Duiiedin). Mrs Brooke (Dunedin). Sir Walter and Lady Stringer, Mr Aikens (Christchurih). Mr and Mrs W. Gordon Coull (Christchurch), Dr. Gibson (Timaru). Mr« A. C. Falconer (Christchurch), Mr G. Rutherford (Sumner), Mrs A. C. Chapman (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Thos. Loach (Rangiora), Mr E. -T Tnit >ljs H Jessie Tait (Sydney), Miss D. Young, Mrs A. K. Jacobseri, Mis* Helen Hodges (Christchurch). Colonel V. O. S Murphy (India). Mr V. T. Meehan (Titnaru). Mr W. J. C-ilchrist, Mr J. B. Thomson ![nv#rrjirgill). Mr and Mrs E. Wallace. Mr and Mrs D. .T. nVelHnf+ r> n). r"nd Mr and Mrs H. Burgin (RangioraV

AT POLO. From the spectators' viewpoint—ant] probably to a greater degree from the players' angle—there is no game so wildly exciting and so full of thriils as polo, which is steadily gaining in IMjpularity. Even those uninitiated ;n the finer points of the game become let-en I v enthusiastic during the progress of a liard-fought match. In beautiful weather, the polo tournament wa:. continued at Hagiey Park yesterday afternoon, when amongst the ladies present were Mrs George Gould, Lady Rhodes, Mrs Cecil WvnnWilliatns Mrs Alister Clark (Melbourne), Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs 6eaucliamp Lane, Mrs John Grigg, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs Melville Jameson, Miss • M Cotterill, Mrs- Arthur Elworthy, Mi.-ss: Grigs, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Roger Gould, Mrs Sh<rfto Douglas, Mrs Mathias. Mies Aljee Thomson, lliiv Gerald Anderson, Mrs Foster (India), Mi bs Vestev (England), Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Mrs Denis Chapman,-Mrs W. Menzies, Mrs P. Dearden, Mrs George Reid, Mrs H Menzies, Lady Stewart, Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Miss Julius, Mrs Derrick Gould, Mrs J. H Watherston. Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Mrs Mauri ee O'Horke, Mrs Lionel Cooke. Mrs Freddie Cracroft Wilson, Rnssell Laidlaw, Mrs P. B. Haggitt, Mioses V. Hynes, Hazel Elmslie, Marearet McCtillum GiHanders, BettyRutherford. Margaret Todhuntcr, Tlettv Mncdonnld. Ronn and Cecil Elworthy, and Hilcia Montgomery.

OBITUARY.

MRS SARAH BUTTON. The death of Mrs Sarah Button, in her 94th year, announced yesterday, breaks a connecting link with Christchurch musical history. Mrs Button's husband, who arrived in the ship Egtnont in 1858, organised the first brass band in Cliristehurch in 1860, and for a number of years Button's Band was well and favourably known to the settlers at public gatherings. He subsequently became bandmaster of the Yeomanry Cavalry Band, and until his death in 1889 was closely asscoiated with the Orchestral Society and Musical Society of this City. Mrs Button, who survived her hus-' band forty years, had for many years lived in retirement with lier stepdaughter, Miss Ida Button. She endeared herself to a large circle of friends by her kindly disposition and large sympathies, retaining all her faculties in a remarkable degree to the end. She leaves a family of five daughters —Mrs O. E. Naughton (Petone), Mrs J. Alexander (Dunedin, Mrs A. Nancarrow (Christchurch), Mrs H. W. Clarke and Mrs F. F. Perkin (Lyall Bay, Wellington), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

LIN WOOD KINDERGARTEN. The monthly meeting of the Liu wood Free Kindergarten Committee was held in the Linwood Hall, those present being Mrs Jarden (vice-president, in the chair), Mesdames Ketallick, Xorman, Kowell. Calder, Mardon. and Taylor. Accounts were passed for payment. Thanks were expressed to all who contributed prizes for the fancy dress party, with a special vote of thanks to Miss M. Martin for the valuable service she had rendered to the committee. Miss Martin, in her school report, showed a roll number of 50, with a good average attendance. Thanks were tendered to Mr Cooper for baking rusks for the children. There are at present four teachers on the staff, and the parents' contributions for the month amounted to £2 18a 3d.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Turnbul! (Wai-iti road) has left on a visit to Christchurcb. Mrs Timaru Rhodes (Hadlow) returned yesterday from a visit to Mrs J. Innes (Haldon Station). Mrs R. L. Fisher (Christchurcli) is the guest of Mrs E. G. Kerr (Sealey btreet). Airs W. H. Orbeil (Christchurch) returned home yesterday after a visit to Mrs Zicsler (ElizabetJb street). Airs A. Mackenzie (Clayton Station) arrived yesterday to stay with Mrs S. Mackenzie (Otuniarama). Miss A. Gillies has returned to Mayfield niter a visit to Mrs \V. YV. Cartwright (Orbell street). Miss J. Cossins (Wai-iti road) returned from the North is'and yesterday. Miss Olga Wacked (Cliristeiiurch) arrived in Timaru yesterday. Prior to their return to Cliristeiiurch on Saturday, members of the Canterbury tennis team, who visited Timaru to play against a South Canterbury team, were entertained at lunch at the Hydro Grand Hotel by the South Canteibury Lawn Tennis Association. Those who left for Mount Cook yesterday included Mr and Mrs Burtenshaw (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Humphries (Auckland), Miss Reynolds (Wellington), Messrs Bowes (Dunedin), Wood (Wellington), and Anderson (Christchurch). Guests at the Hydro Grand Hotel include Mr and Mrs F. Malpas (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs A. J. Barrett (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs W. P. Yeoman (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. A McLeod (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. E. Dowland (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs R. S. T. Lewis (Hornby), Mrs L. V*. Moses (Auckland), Miss A. Wallace (Auckland), Messrs J. Barrett (Christchurch), T. Barrett (Christchurch), and C. F. Brown (Wellington ). Recent arrivals at the Dominion Hotel include Mr and Mrs M. Mitchell (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs C. D. Smith (Banks Peninsula), Mr and Mrs M. Leigh (Auckland), Mrs C. Flanagan (Christchurch), Miss Gough (Christchurch). Messrs Holland (Dunedin). T. L. Lamburd (Christchurch), Gotigh (Christchurch). Bierman (Christchurch), N. B. Brownlie (Auckland), W. Collings (Christchurch), R. Hollander (Christchurch), J. D. Spedding (Sydney), C. M. Julius (Christchurch)' W. Collins (Christchurch), C. Kino: (Christchurch), H. Morrison (Wellington), Orev (Wellington). G. H. Green (Wellington), N. Nile <Christchurch). J. S. White (Waitati), V. S. White (Christchurch), and A. C. Thompson (Christchurch). ANNUAL FAIR. The Selwyn Kindergarten Committee held ita annual fair in the schoolroom, Selwyn street, on Saturday. Mr E. J. Howard, M.P. for the district, was introduced by Mr Nairn, and in a pleasing speech declared the fair opened. The stallholders were:—Work stall: Mrs Moyle and Mrs Griffiths; Produce: Mrs Harding, assisted by the Misses Gabb and Mr Boon; Cakes: Mrs Patterson, Mrs Hatchings, and Mrs Andrews; Sweets Stall: Miss Holland, Misses Lockwood, Selby, and Ellis; Ice Cream: Miss Parlane; Fruit Salad: Mrs Parlane. Dr. Thacker, who judged the bonnie babies in the baby show, awarded prizes as follows: —First prize, under 18 months —Boy: Graham Atkinson (prize given by Mr Honey); girl: Dawn Robinson (prize given by Mr Heney). First prize, under 12 months —Boy: Maurice Everett (tray cloth); girl: Rua Taigel (cake basket). First prize, under six months —Boy: Robert Pauling (prize given by Mr Nees); girl: Elaine Cunningham "(prize given by Mr Hewitt). Dr. Thacker's special prize was awarded to Jean Fairbrother and Esme Wise. Buiiness was brisk, considering the counter-attractions. and Mr Boon's pianoforte selcetions added to the pleasure. Mrs Hamlin (convener), Mrs Atkinson (treasurer), and Mrs Robin son (secretary) had, with the rest of the committee, worked hard to make the fair the success it proved to be. Mrs Parlane organised the baby show, and Mrs Boot and Mrs Calder had a busy afternoon witb the tea-rooms. Mrs" Thomas arranged a very pretty novelty stall, and Miss Barker assisted her for the afternoon and evening. Mr Robinson was doorkeeper for the afternoon.

WEDDINGS. KENSINGTON —LAMBIE. A wedding of great Interest to many people in the Ellesmere district was celebrated on Tuesday, when Gladys, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Kobert Lambie, of Tauranga, was married to Mr Charles Norman Kensington, also of Tauranga. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. C. Young at the Presbyterian Church, Leeston, which had been beau tifully decorated by friends. The bride was given away by her father. Mr Robin Lambie, brother of the bride, acted as best man. the bridesmaid being Miss Jean Lambie, cousin of the bride. After the ceremocj- a reception was held at the residence of the bride's grandmother, Mrs W. Jamieson. The bride wore an elegant dress of shell "pink georgette, her bridesmaid wearing green silk- net, through which ran a gold thread, and a green hat to match. , t Mrs W. Jamieson received her guests in a handsome frock of black silk. Miss E. Jamieson, aunt of the bride, wore a gown of pale blue georgette, and Mr* Eoeers, another aunt, wore a pretty roval bine costume. When the happy couple left by car for Queenstown, the bride was wearing a brown jumper suit and browa hat to match.

SLAUGHTER OF LIZARDS.

DEMAND FOR SKIN SHOES. (FROM OUS OWK COBHBSi>ONDENr..I LONDON, February 7. The demand - for lizard skins for women's shoes is setting the Forest Department of the Bengal Government a problem. Lizards feed 011 young snakes, snake eggs, and insects, and serve generally as scavengers of Nature, and it is feared that the killing of lizards on a large scale may lead to a large increase in the number of venomous snakes, and a consequent addition to India's heavy death-?roll from snake-bite. The Department- has written to the Bengal Chamber of Commerce about the indiscriminate slaughter of thousands of these reptiles for their skins. Trade interests have also approached the Government and asked for a close season for reptiles, and complete protection for monitoi lizards, in order to save them from extinction. Species of monitor lizards, the largest kind extant, were protected in Bengal for a year, but other firms asked for an extension of the principle to ringed and water lizards of certain sizes. Expert opinions are being obtained. EX-ALL BLACK CAPTAIN TO * WED. [THE PRESS Special Service.! AUCKLAND, March 18. An event of considerable interest in* sportirig circles will be the marriage at Knox Presbyterian Church, Parnell, next Wednesday afternoon of J. Richardson, the famous All Black footballer, Miss E!a Hutfhinson, of Auckland. Richardson went into business at Invercargill ' a year or two ago. He captained the 1924 All Blacks in the Tests in England, Ireland and Wales, and was regarded as one of the finest forwards New Zealand has produced. He is at present secretary of the Southland Rugby Union and Southland Boxing Association. A woman travelling northward from Banbury recently pulled the communication cord. After the train had left the station Some distance it was stopped. When the guard made inquiries the woman said she tendered a boy 6d for an apple on Banbury platform, and she wanted her ehange. The guard was very angry.