WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19610, 4 May 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The I*ady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal Lews. 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. Colonel and Mrs John Studholme and Miss Laura Bowen, who are at present in England, intend leaving for New Zealand at the end of August. Mrs O. T. J. Alpers and family (Fendalton) are going early next week to the Rakaia fishing huts, where they will spend the School holidays. Mrs Ernest le Cren (Heaton street) is spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse and family (Christ's College) are going next week to spend the holidays at the Eakaia fishing huts.

Mr and Mrs Alan Nicholls and their sons are leaving next week for a motoring trip to M irlborough. Mrs l\ Dalrymple (Poynder avenue), who has been visiting friends in the North Island, returned home yesterday. Miss Winifred Moore ("Farnia," St. Albans) is visiting Mrs Kemp, Eastbourne, Wellington. Miss Allison Allsop has been notified that at the recent examinations eonducted by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music she was successful in gaining her L.A.B. Mrs D. W T . Gray, of Hororata, is staying at Warner's Hotel. Miss Nancy Minson (Merivale) has returned from a visit to Mrs John Findlay, "Akaunui," South Canterbury. Miss Inger McLennan will leave Christchurch to-day to spend a few days in Timaru Mrs M. Prendergast (Grafton road, Auckland), who has been spending a holiday in Australia, is at present visit; ing her sister, Mrs W. Lockwpod (St. Albans). Mr and Mrs Bryce, who have been the guests of Mrs W. Mason (Orari), left on Wednesday for their home in Woodville. Mrs J. B. Roberts and her daughter (Orari) are spending a holiday in Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Vilma Maisie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Woodward, of Ricearton, to Reginald James, youngest son of Mr and Mrs B. S. Gibbs, North Linwqod. The engagement is announced of Jessie Mary, elder daughter, of Capui and Mrs C. J. Kerr, The Downs GerUdine, to Linley Ashton, youngest ■o»V*f Mr and Mrs W. A. Scaife, Ti«

THE COMFORTABLE MAN. Jones was one of the many people who sat up and read—long after the sitting-room fire has burned down. It was only when he was getting between the sheets that he realised his feot were frozen. But Jones got wise—he now slins an Unique Hot Water Bottle between the sheets and sleeps m blissful warmth until morning. "THE STUDIO" OF BALLROOM DANCING. Miss Molly Jenkinson. Mr Leo. Bowden. Specialists in Tuition of all Modern Dancing, including Pox-trot, Quickstep, Waltz, Tile Trot, Baltimore, and Quickstep Charleston. Private Tuition from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 703 Colombo street (above Schneideman's). 'Phone 810.

During the absence of Mr and Mrs W D. Napier from New Zealand, Miss Dorothy Napier is undertaking the management of "Te Kiteroa," the popular guest house and health resort at Waimate, modern house with electric light and drainage. Ideal winter climate; beautiful garden, unique bird life, extensive view- For illustrated descriptive circular containing full particulars, address Miss Dorothy Napier, P.O. Bos 10, Waimate; telephone 151, Waimato. —6

CHINESE NEEDLEWORK. Lovers of the beautiful in handmade, needlework will be interested in a special display of Chinese linen goods on view at Blakeleys. 149 Manchester street, Clock Tower. There are dainty Handkerchiefs, Doyleys, Supper and Bridge Cloths, not only beautiful and practical, but most moderately priced. —6 TRY SYDAL. The ladies' column of a newspaper often contains recommendations for keeping the skin in good order. Some of them are good, but Sydal is better — it has been increasing in popularity for over forty years. The best advice is "Try Sydal" and stick to it. A 2s jar will last months —use very little and rub well in. —3

MORE SERIOUS AILMENTS. Stop that dangerous cough with Kofgo, the sure cough remedy. At this period of the year coughs and colds lower the vitality, weaken the system, and lay one open to more serious ailments. Kofgo is a reliable remedy which will bring relief with the first spoonful. Prepared and sold by E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. Step in to-day and buy a 2s 6d bottle. — 6

The voluntary collectors for St. Saviour's Guild, of the Sumner, Redcliffs, Mount Pleasant parish, will begin their collecting on Monday. Miss Betty Petre and Misses Leithe and Nancy Mitchell, who, for the past five months have been at the Arthur's Pass Hostel, Arthur's Pass, have returned to Christehurch. At the Cathedral Grammar School, Chester street, this afternoon and evenirg, the annual fair will be held in aid of the School Building Fund. Lady Wigram will formally open the Fair, at which there will be many attractive and fully stocked stalls. Kecent arrivals at the Stonehurst Private Hotel, Gloucester street, include: Mr and Mrs McPhail, Mr and Mrs Morrison, Mr and Mrs McGregor, Mr and Mrs Nicholas, Mr and Mrs Skelton, Mr Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Mrs Taylor, Miss Morris Eyrton, Miss Condon, Miss McMurray, Mr and Mrs Buzan. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: Mr J. Simpson (Timaru), Mrs J. H. Brass (Invercargill), Mr A. Fenwiek (Auckland), Mrs Edwards (Napier), Mr and Mrs Cameron (Dunedin), Mrs E. J. Sinclair (Pahiatua), Mrs Sincock (Wellington), Mr Eric Wilson (Wellington), and Mr H. Headland (Wellington).

The Rev. Dr., Mrs, and Miss Maclean, St Enoch's Presbyterian Church, left last night bv the ferry, en route for Vancouver. A large number of friends saw them off at the station and the boat, including the Rev. John Miller, Moderator of Christehurch Presbytery, who wished them bon voyage on behalf of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Olive Goldie, assistant teacher at the Technical College Girls' Training Hostel, for the past four years, has resigned, as she intends to give up teaching Her resignation was accepted at last night's meeting of the Technical College Board of Governors, and on the recommendation of the Ladies' Advisory Committee, it was resolved to record appreciation of Misg Goldie's services.

Recent guests at Hotel Ambassadors have been:—Mr A. Harvey (Te Oka), Mr and Mrs Whyte (Dunedin), Mrs C Turner and ciiild (Greymoutn), Mr K Van Twiss (Vancouver, Canada), Mr E. Eastbrook (Ashburton), Miss D. L. Mackie (Ashburton), Mr J. B Mackio (Ashburton), Mrs E. A. Wilson (Otago Central), Mr S. Short (Cape Town South Africa), Mr A. Malcolm (Dunedin). Mrs Gilbert and Miss Freda Parkin (Southbndge), Mr W H. Gregory (Auckland), Mr V. E. White (Lower Hutt), Mrs Craigie (Wellington), Mr T. Fletcher (Wellington), Mr and Mrs F. Henwood (Wellington). Mr T Busch (Amberley), Mr A. Marsh (Amberlev), Mr and Mrs Stewart (Oamaru), Mr J. Hutchinson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Edwards (Timarn), Messrs M Anjrelo and T Everitt (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. Downie (Wellington), Mr B Cook (Auckland). Mr H. Keenan (Ashburton), and Mr John Evans (Granity).

ST. SAVIOUR'S GUILD. A meeting of the General Committee of St. Saviour's Christmas market was held at the Church House yesterday, when there were present:—Mesdames Buchanan, Hey wood, Irving Carney, J. F. Studhohue, M. J Gresson, E. J, Cordner, G. T. Weston, Algar..Williams', Meddings, E. Boulton, Cracroft Wilson, E. C. Crosse, S. Parr, Miss Pyne, Mrs Newton, Mrs G. A. Robbie, Mrs Derisley Wood, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mr Vernon, and the Rev. J. F. Coursey in the chair. Various sub-committees were elected. Mr H. A: Stewart *as elected hon, treasurer, ".Mr,. S. Gibbs and Miss Havelaar joint secretaries The Rev. J. F. Coursey was appointed chairman of the General Committee

After the meeting of the General Committee a meeting was held of the Stallholders' Committee. Mrs Cracroft Wilson was elected to the chair, and announced that Mrs Irving Carney ana Mrs Cecil Wood were arranging a ball to be held at the end ot May or beginning of June for the benefit of St. Saviour's market. The question of fortnightly cake and produce stalls was discussed,* several stallholders Looking dates. The following stalls were definitely arranged:—Tea, Mrs J. F. Studholme two days, Mrs Boulton one day; work: Mrs Parr and members of the G.D.A. three days; flowers: Mrs Cracroft Wilson and Cashmere Hills, three days; produce: Mrs Friberg, Ist day, Leeston and Southbridge; Mrs Hutton, 2nd day, Darfield and district; Miss Ryde, 3rd day, Oxford and district; antiques: Mrs Algar Williams, three days; arts and crafts: Miss Pyne and Mrs E. C. Crosse, three days; books: Mrs Meddings and Mrs Pidgeon, three days; sweets: Mrs C Thomas, Miss Gibson's Old Girls, two days; Miss Maude, one day ; amusements: Mrs Cordner, sewing-*bee; icecreams: Mrs Irving Carney ; variety: Mrs Buchanan ; bran tub: Mrs Weston ; Shirley Hal?: St. Saviour's Girls; Aladdin's Cave: the Dean and helpers. Mrs Piper, Clarendon Hotel, offered to provide the ice creams for three days.

Those willing to sell admission tickets fbooks of twenty tickets) are requested to apply to Miss Havelaar, Church House, 173 Cashel street, who will also willingly provide information on any subject connected with the market. ZENANA MISSION. A successful year's working was reported at the annual meeting of the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission, which was held last night. The Rev. It. de Lambert presided over an attendance of about twenty. The balancesheet showed that the income during the past year had been twice as large as the previous year. Mrs Bowen was elected president. Miss Menzies honorary secretary, and Mrs McKenzie honorary treasurer.

FREE SILK HOSE FOR lir WRAPPERS. ; ' We are advised that the Free Silk S+ockings being given by the Superbus Packing Co. are pure silk reinforced with rayon and could not be secured from retailers at less than 7s 6d. These stockings are given free to everyone forwarding 200 I.X.L. Borax washing Powder winners to the Superbus Packing Co., Christchurch. 3