WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19656, 27 June 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for ptblicatloa in taa "Women - * Corner" Items of social or personal tew*. Such items should be foil? authenticated, and engagement notices mast bear th» signatures of both parties. Correspondence Is Invited on any mttters affecting, or of Interest to, women.

Mrs Ben Howell, who has been paying a short visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley," has returned to Cave, South Canterbury. Mr and Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford and Miss Betty Rutherford (Maedonald Downs) have taken up residence in their house at Sumner tor some weeks. Mrs A S. Legh (Si. Andrew's square) has returned from Hanmer Springs. Her daughter. Mrs Archer Duthie. and her two children (Westport), are at present staying w;th Mis Legh. Mr and Mrs George Aitken (Feudalton) are leaving to-night for a holiday visit to Honolulu. Mrs Marshall (Wellington) is visiting Mrs Colin Marshall (Webb street). Mrs W. A. Moore, who has been visiting her parents, Sir Joseph and Lady Kinsey, returned to Timaru yesterday.

Miss Nancy Gibson (Fendalton) left yesterday for a visit to Mrs Pinckney, Glcnaray, Southland.

Mr and Mrs Peter Hall (Fendalton) are leaving to-morrow for a trip to Honolulu.

The friends of Mrs Dodds, "Kozy," Hanmer Springs, who became suddenly ill and entered Lewisham Hospital' three weeks ago, will be pleased to hear that she is improving in health daily

Bowing and smiling over an armful of lovely flowers at the Municipal Theatre last night. Miss Belle Renaut, soloist at the Christchurch Orchestral Society's concert, was a vivid, arresting figure in her becoming froci: of geranium red sreoreette, the straight bodice being finished at the waist with a spray of red and silver flowers, while the gathered skirt, falling in six long points over a silver lace underskirt, was weighted with rows of tiny picotedged frills. Miss Eileen Hughson, who, at short notice, acted as accompanist, wore an uncommon frock, with hodiee and hem of black crepe de chine and skirt of patterned crepe de chine in tones of amber orange and green. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:— Mr C. Pepper (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Black (Timaru), Mr W. H. Rundle (Ashburton), Miss I. Noone (Danedin) Mrs Geo. Roberts (Palmerston North), Mrs I. C. Withev (Clinton). Mr 11. Roads (Auckland), Mrs Duncan (Akaroa), Mr H. Fitzsimmons (Greta Vale), Miss M. Fitzsimmons (Greta Vale), Mrs Black (Queensland), Mr H. Snushall (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs G. Gilbert (Southbridge), and Mr Lister (Timaru}

Guests during the past week at The Hermitage, Mt. Cook, include :—Mr L. Govett (London), Mr R. H. Allen, Mr Consett Stephen, Mr W. A. Gordon (Svdney), Mr and Mrs A. Colquhoun (Glanville, N.S.W.), Mr E. Keiller (Palmerston North), Miss Aline Barton (Featherston), Miss Marjorie Nairn (Hastings), Mr Morgan Duncan, Mr A. Brandon, Mr Philip Nichols (Wellington), Mr W. Bonthron (Pretoria, H.A.), Mr and Mrs Willis, Mrs T. D. Dalziel, Miss F. McPherson. Mr S. Smith (Dunedin), Mr G. tJpedon (Gore), Mr and Mrs J. W. Falloon, Mr A. J. Maxwell (Masterton), Mrs M. Garlick, Miss N. Garlick, Mr R. Woolman, Mr H. J. Hayes, Mr Cumming (Christchurch), Mr H. F. Koenig, Mr Win. H. Koenig (Cincinnati. U..5.A.). Miss A. I. Henderson, Miss P. I. Hales, Miss N. Henderson (Oxford), Mrs G. Dickson (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs W. Martyn (Amberlev). WASHING CUSTOMS. Clothes in Siam are usually washed in the village pond. Blow-can sprinkling is universal in China. In Mexico it is well that laundresses rent out apparel of their patrons. Europe, too, has its peculiar customs. The most up-to-date method in New Zealand is to. wash the clothes with I.X.L. Borax Washing Powder. Price 2d packet. —1 AN AUSTRALIAN LADY ON SYDAL. "Since coming to Australia I have been unable to procure your product and have tried practically every similar mixture, but nothing has ever given me half the satisfaction of Sydal, and so I am writing you to forward me a supply, as I will never be without Sydal again." Sold everywhere in N-Z. Bo sure and try it. —2 LOVELY HAIR IS HEALTHY HAIR. For many years now R. and M. Beattie have been noted for their effective treatment of hair and scalp complaints, for helping hair to grow and keeping it beautiful. If your hair is worrying you it will well pay you to consult R. and M. Beattie at their rooms, 748 Colombo street (upstairs), next Chisnall and Stewart. —1

LIKE A THERMOS FLASK. Hot water for every occasion is yours with a Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. The Mercer being specially lagged enables water heated to remain at bath temperaturo for three days and nights after the current is switched off, and being constructed on the principle of the Thermos Flask, the neated water is not cooled by surrounding *cold water. Full particulars obtainable from J Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge), Christchurch. DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES. Winter ailments lead t:> nany dangerous consequences if allowed to go unchecked. At the first sign of an approaching cough take a dose of Kofgo, the reliable cough remedy. Kofgo will give instant relief to the most stubborn cold. Buy a 2s 6d bottle to-day from E Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6

Intimation has been received from the District Public Trustee that the ] late Mrs S. A. Ensom has bequeathed ! to the Jubilee Memorial Home the sum of £SO. During the absence of the matron of the infectious diseases hospital, the assistant-matron, Miss Symon, has been carrying on, and yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board decided that a letter be sent to her expressing appreciation of the manner in which she lias carried out her duties. At yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board the Lady Superintendent reported the resignations of Staff Nurses Bascand and Tait, and Nurses Fraser. Garlick. and Edwards. Statf Nurse Wallace had been granted leave of absence to enable her to take her midwiferv training. Staff Nurse McCahon had resigned her position at the Ellesmere Hospital. and Nurse Duff had resigned the position as assistant nurse at Rotherham. Miss Lambie. Matron. Burwood Hospital, who <had been on prolonged leave, and during part cf which time she had acted as matron at the Cheviot Hospital will resume duty at Burwood on Julv Ist. Staff Nurse Helen Elliott is acting-matron at Cheviot. Dr. Pearson reported that Sister Kidston had resigned her position in nis department, having obtained an ..appointment as bacteriologist at Fiji.

DANCE AT WINTER GARDEN. Particularly enjoyable was the dance arranged by the combined staff of Messrs Booth, Maedonald and Co., Ltd., and Messrs Jas. J. Niven and Co. Ltd., and held at the Winter Garden last night. The Bailey-Mars-ton Orchestra supplied the dance music The dance committee consisted ot Miss M. rihaw, Mr W. Spong, and Mr it. F. Buchanan (representing Messrs, Booth, Maedonald and Co. s stair), Miss K. Philpott. Miss N. Nicholson, and Mr F. W. Lovett (representing Messrs Jas. J. Niven's staff), vyitn air J. B. Maefarlane and Miss M. McXaughton as joint secretaries. Mr G. Hall, managing director of Messrs Booth, Maedonald and Co., Ltd., and Mrs Hall, and Mr H. J. Ed- j wards, manager of Jas. J. Nryen and , Co., accompanied by Mrs Edwards, were present at the dance Others present were:—Mesdames W. Peers J. S. Wearn. Hugh Lindsay, C. Hunter, A. McClure, E. H. Hogg. J. E. L. He 2 an. H. J. Edwards. R. Bradlev R M. Farrant, A. B. Clark. VV. Bea'.e, L. Hawley. A. Gunn, Misses N. Foster, R. Stokes. Tvy Round, Edna Robinson. Thelma Gluestein, Samona Mackenzie, Ruth Woodfield. Myrtle Robertson, E. Read, Winifred Barrett, Grace W. Green, Una Colquhoun, Pearl McLaughlan, Joyce Wilkinson, Phyllis Wilkinson, Brenda Bannehr, Freda Hewitt, Rena Cox, F. Gall, Eileen Murphy, Rita Allen, Elma 01sen Freda Rowe, Marjorie Costello. J. Maefarlane, Nancy Bell, Blanche Soper. Winnie Madden, Mona MoKenzie. Phvllis Costello. Roma Loder, Jessie Moore. Ivy Houston, Brownie Menzies. W. Rudkin (Springfield), L. Lovett. N. Betts. Joyce Belmer, Jean Ripmn, Lorna Aitchison. Lilian Budd Barbara Brown, Rose Swann, Nellie Newlands. R. Willis, K. Blackwell. Jessie Hardie, Nancy Nicholson. Kntherine Hardie. Marjorie Lockwood. Adeline Miller. Vera Scott. Iris Scott. Ada Brown J. Banks. D. Moore. Cal Robinson. Trene Davies. Dorothy Smith. Phyllis Daws:m. Mae Patrick. Bettv Orsborn. Connie Willis. Tla Mortlock. Dorothy Mayo. R. Scandrett. Smith. M»d'o> Davison, Ida Hheoheard. Mav Daly. Doreen <?lark. Ks»thTeen Philpott. Joan Christian. Oolina Taylor. Grace Parr. Doris Brook. Leta FauUs, W. F. M Shaw. D Shaw. M F'sie Preston. TCl=i"a Zoe .Tean V<>rrtm. Lillian Crocker, Gwen Hill. Madeline Horn. Maisie McLennan.

KINCAID'S STAFF DANCE.

Ideal weather conditions prevailing, there was an excellent attendance Et Kincaid's sixth annual staff dance, held on Monday evening at the Winter Garden. Spirited music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston Orchestra. The excellent arrangements reflected great credit on the committee, comprising Messrs J. B. Tryon, W. Handle, and L. King (honorary secretary). The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs L. King and W. Randle. The guests of honour were Mr A. E. Kincaid (man-aging-director) and Mrs Kincaid, Mr Andrew Kincaid, Mr and Mrs W. Jackson, and Mr and Mrs R. A. Bagshaw. Before the supper interval, many amusing novelties were introduced. Novelty dances included the Monte Carlo (won by Miss Maybel Jackson and Mr F. J. Napper), and the Lucky Spot (won by Miss Ruby Hardy and Mr W. Mikkleson), and balloon and streamer dances. Those present included: Mesdames J It. Trvon, L King, W. Randle, D. Winfie'ld, E. 'Woodbury, C. W. Price, R. H. Wilson. Dan Finnegan. W. Weir, W. Lee, D. Buss, H. E. Roskilley, S. Holland, H. Pankhurst, H. W. McKeown. A. J. Wislang, F. Buchanan, G. Clyne, J. Pepper, Nankivell; Misses Love, Watts. Gladys Tabley, Dorothy Neely, Jean Abraham, Nora Neely, Maybel Jackson, Ruby Hardy, Mona Gillespie. Pearl Hegarty, Enid Mikkleson, Nellie McCulloueh, Joyce Brown, S. Earl, Irene Tullett, W. Burring, Jessie Sutton, Violet Kay, Kathleen Dunn, Dorothy Johnson, T. Wright, Stella Robinson, Iris Harper, Marjorie Riley, E. Piatt, Esme Ball, Maud Buchanan, Vera Foster, Hettie Hunt. Dorothy Bourne. Thelma Cooper, Veda Champion, P. Burnip, Dorothy Macdonald. Mvra Piatt. Mae Heath, Maud Pratlev," E. Piatt, Sylvia Cox, Glady Dalley, Jean Miller, Glady Stcans, Joan Cornish, M. Calder. INVESTITURE AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. IPEESS ASSOCIATION TELBGBAIt.) WELLINGTON, June 26. His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral Sir Charles Fergusson held an investiture at Government House, Wellington, to-night at which he conferred the honour of knighthood upon the Hon. Mr N'osworthy and invested him with the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. His Excellency also presented insignia and decorations as follows:—C.M.G., Mr J. W. MacDonald. Public Trustee; C.8.E., Mr J. B. Thompson. Under-Secretary, Lands Department: Colonial Auxiliary Forces officers' decoration, Lt.-Colonel N. S. Falla, C.M.G., D.5.0.. A.D.C., Major D. C. Armstrong. M.C. The investiture was followed by a reception at which a large number of guests were present.

" CUP AND SAUCER " SOCIAL.

A very enjoynble "cup and saucer" social was held in the Beckenham Methodist Hall to provide crockery for the new church. A pleasant even ing was spent in games, competitions, and items, the lattei being provided by Miss Myra Edwards and the Rev B. Metson (recitations), and Miss Hurst (vocal solo). A dainty supper was dispensed by the ladies. Much of the success of the evening was due to Mr R*g. Mitchell, who acted very capably as M-C. Altogether, a total of nine dozen cups and saucers was received, the parcels being opened by Mrs B. Metson.