WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19675, 19 July 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will b« pleased to receive (or publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal tews. Such items should be fall; authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. | Mrs Fogarty (Greymouth) and Mr and Mrs Darke (New Plymouth) are at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs E. Halsted, of Dunedin, are staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs C. J. Pollard, of London, arrived in Christchurch yesterday and are staying at the United Service Hotel. Miss Edna Gill has returned from Sydney, and is staying with her sister, Mrs Clive Crowley, Clyde road, Fenda J ton. Mrs W. J. le Cren (Murray place) and Mrs A. F. Morrison (Merivale lane) are leaving to-day to visit Mrs Arthur Chapman, "The Willows," Ashburton. Mrs J. F. Green and Mrs Cyril Stringer are returning to-day from a trip to Honolulu. Nurse Gregg (Rua Rua Maternity Hospital) is spending a holiday at Akaroa. Latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr and Mrs W. H. Thomson (Southland), Mr J. R. Oliver (Wellington), Mr J. M. Craigie (Dunedin), Mr J. S. Duke (Wellington), Mr J. Clancy (Sydney), and Mr H. Taylor (Sydney). At the monthly meeting of the Christclmrch Free Kindergarten Association, Miss Laura Tabart spoke in, terms of deep regret of the loss that Christchurch had sustained in the death of Mr M. C. Keane late Editor of The Press. A sincere vote of sympathy with Mrs Keane was passed in silence. Recent guests at the Franz Josei Glacier, Waiho Gorge, include Mrs Bogle (Wellington), Dr. Fell (Wellington), Misses Kidner (2) (England), Mr and Mrs Brown (Greymouth), Mr A. Gibbs (Wellington), Mr Fairbunie (Wellington), the Rev. J. R. Hayward (Hokitika), Misses E. and J. Hayward (Christchurch), Miss W. Hayward (Hokitika), Air and Mrs Allot (Christchurch), Captain and Mrs HisloD (Timaru), Miss Hislop (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Simmers (Greymouth), and Mrs George Northcroft (Matainui). To-morrow in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre, Mrs Douglas Deans will be in charge of the fortnightly cake stall in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanages. Produce, home-made cakes, jams, and preserves, flowers, savouries, and all kinds of delicacies will be offered for sale at reasonable prices. Preliminary arrangements are well in hand for the cabaret comique, to be held in the Winter Garden on August 15th in aid of the Plunket Society. The members of the committee are Mrs Frank Graham, Mrs J. G Collins, Miss Mildred Cooke, Messrs Frank Graham, R. H. Livingstone, H. G. Helmore, W. R. Lascelles, F. G. Bristed. Gerald Anderson, T. C. H. Miller, and E. G. Norman. A novel scheme of decoration has been evolved, and the dance promises to be even a greater success than the cabaret intemationale, held in National Week last year On Monday evening, July 22nd, the residents of Culverden are holding a dance in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund. The members of Suridge's Band are giving their services free, the Misses Hcdgins are not charging hire for the hall, and Mr Moekett is providing the lighting, also free of charge. As the expenses will, in consequence, be very small, the organisers hope to be able to raise a useful sum for a deserving cause. A WARM WELCOME. "A warm welcome awaits me when I nop in between the sheets," said Bob. A Unique hot water bottle can always be relied upon to give thai warmth and comfort so much appreciated these frosty nights. The Unique will not perish or leak and is made to stand many hard winters' wear. Buy one to-day, all sizes! all prices! £IOO REWARD. Several cases of substitution have come under the notice of J. Mercer and Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace, Christchurch, Manufacturers of the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder. They are, therefore, offering the above reward to any person giving information which leads to the successful prosecution of anyone attempting to pass off some other water-heating cylinder as a Mercer. —2 PREMATURE GREYNESS. Premature grey hair arises from a variety of sources, of which mental worry and the existence of dandruff are the commonest. As soon as the first grey hairs are noticed, a firm like K. and M. Beattie should be consulted. R. and M. Beattie have made a special study of hair treatment, and are, therefore, in a position to give expert advice. Their rooms are at 748 Colombo street (upstairs), next Chisnall and Stewart. —2

DANCE AT SUMNER. The Sumner Surf and Life Saving Club held its annual dance in the Sumner Town Hall last evening, when members and their friends danced to music played by Seymour's Orchestra. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers, balloons, and Chinese lanterns. On the stage the many club trophies and the Wigram and Sumner Cups, held by the club, made an impressive display. An exhibition by Miss Molly Jenkinson and Mr Leo Bowden was deservedly encored. Those present included:—Mrs W. S. Burford, Misses Freda Allen, Phemie Vaughan, Bobs Elles, Zena King, Lily Cookson, Frances Woodley, Lucy Smith, Brenda Smith, Betty Boulton, I. Agassiz, Ivy Round, Rewi Milne, Edna Forster, Esther Shraeder, Joan Craig, N. Budge, Alma Hughes, Alice Chapman, Dorothy Alexander, Molly Aburn, Lalla Wilson, Dorothy Pengelly, Edna Wilson, Berta Donovan, Ethel" Davey, Noeline Craythorne. Messrs S. K. Bassett, C. J. Kite, K. B. Allen, L. Sutherland, M. MeKeehnie, A. T. Bolam, G. East, A. S. Cookson, N. Bates, M. Willis, E. Hullett, G. Pearce, R. Boulton, R. Newburgh, D. M. Richardson, N. Winter, P. H. Drayton, A. 8. Brooke, G. Laurie, W. S. Burford, L. Hudson, J. Hunter, L. Boulton, L. Bamford, R. W. Glendining, C. Larcombe, E. K. Phillips, F. MeHattie, R. Blaek, J, White, and L. Barnett.

' ANNUAL BALL.

The annual ball of the Woolston Tennis Club was held last night in the "Winter Garden, and despite the inclemency of the weather was well attended and most enjoyable. Music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston Orchestra, and an'exhibition ballet was danced by Miss Muriel Waugh's pupils. Many beautiful novelties were distributed amongst the guests. The members of the Ball Committee vere Mrs P. Hobson, Misses Norton, Dickson (secretary;, Messrs E. Parrish, G. Pierce, P. Hobson, and W. Hawkins. The ladies present included: —Mesdames E. Parrish, P. Hobson, A. A. Austin. A. M. Ayres, Mills, C. Noble, J. McDougall, C. M. Clarkson, M. O'Donohue, A. B. L. Smith, Misses Jean Alderson, Norma Needham, Phyllis Leslie, Hazel Shier, Winnie Blackgrove, Vera Muirson, Selina Howman, Nellie Gofton. A. Ferguson, Dorothy Ellis, Maud Norton, L. Samms, M. Vickery, M. Marsden, M. Fordham, Irene Davies, Marion Johnston, Frances Ozanne, Gladys Fordham, Doris O'Connol, Myrtle Adams, Grace Martyn, Callista Eobinson, Dorrie Borrell, M. Stuckley, Spry, Lorna Barwick, Olive Banfield, Mary Kerr, Louie Waugh, Muriel Waugh, S. Riggans, E. Dawson, B. Harvey, Bella Peddie, Dulcie Timms, O. Johnson, Grace Sehimanski, Linda Johnson. Dori3 Rowe, Melba Martin, Mavis and Marjorie Truscott, Jean Rip- j pin, M. O'Donohue.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. At the Veterans' Hall, Mr and Mrs C. Teale, of Hereford street, entertained between 90 and 100 friends at a party in honour of the 21st birthday of their daughter, Cecilia. A Monte Carlo was won by Mr W. Brownlie and Miss G. Porter (Timaru), a lucky spot by Mr C. Robinson and Miss E. Wedlake,' and "poisonous stick" by Mr W. Russell (Brighton). A dainty supper was served. Stringer's orchestra supplied the music for the dancing and Miss Myra Russell was pianist. Songs were " sung by Mr C. Porter (Timaru), Mr J. Teale, and Mr W. Russell (Brighton). Those present were:—Mr and Mrs C. J. Teale (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. Teale (Brighton), Mr and Mrs J. Burrows (Greendale), Mr and Mrs H. W. Babbege, Mr and Mrs T. Arscott (Cashmere), Mr and Mrs J. Shears, Mr and Mrs J. Golding, Mrs A. Burrows (Greendale), Mrs Connell, Mrs Serimengour, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Mason (Hornby), Mrs Stewart, Misses Myra and Elsie Russell (Brighton), Jessie Brownlie (Milford), Gladys Porter (Timaru), Phillis Arscott (Cashmere), Joyce Sargent (Redcliffs), Edie and Nell Jackman (Leeston), Dean, Naigh Dean, Molyie Sutherland, I. Serimengour, B. Skipworth, Edna Mitchell, Edna Wedlake, Phyllis James (Brighton), Kate Myers (Burwood), Ivy and Blanche Burrows (Greendale), Evelyn and Alice Teague (Greendale), Muriel Wills (Geraldine), Florence and Muriel Roberts, Eileen Holley (Doyleston), Florrie and Stella Needham, Cecilia Teale, Ilsa Mason, Jean Teale, Jessie Smith, Messrs W. J. Teale (Glentunnel), F. Teale (Glentunnel), W. and C. Teale (Glentunnel), Roy Arscott (Cashmere), Stan Roberts, Don Myers (Hornby), Albert Milne (Glentunnel), George Bisphan (Glentunnel), Robert and William Russell (Brighton), Jack Wilson (Brighton), Norman Mason (Hornby), W. Brownlie (Milford), Chris Porter (Timaru), Charlie Robinson, Arthur Stringer, E. Griffiths, E. Jackman (Leeston), Albert Teague (Greendale), Allan Russell (Brighton), Stanley Babbege, Harold Biggs, Dudley Finlay, Arthur Teale, and Roberts.

CHRISTCHURCH FREE KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION. The July meeting of the Christehurch Free Kindergarten Association was held on the 17th inst., in the Y.M.C.A. rooms, when Mrs H. T. J. Thacker presided over the following members: Mesdames K. Hadfield, J. R. Evans, T. E. Taylor, P. Williamson, Hamlin, Dunbier, Peverill, Retalliek, Miss L. V. Tabart and the secretary. A letter from Mrs J. A. Hanan, hon. secretary of the Dominion Kindergarten Union, asked for the co-operation of the Christchurch Association in the matter of providing free dental inspection for children of pre-school age. It was agreed to write to the Minister for Public Health, to ask for his assistance in this direction. The Kichmond Committee reported that a parents' committee had b»en formed recently, and the result of a first effort had placed £4 7s to the committee's credit. This amount will form the nucleus of a building fund. The report also stated that, on June 24th, Miss Hull had addressed the mothers of Kindergarten children and a Mothers' Guild had been formed. Richmond will, on July 23rd, celebrate its seventh birthday. The Phillipstown monthly report acknowledged the receipt of four pairs of warm knitted slippers for the children, made by Mrs Empson. A kerb for the new fireplace, from Miss M. Thomas, and a coal vase from a father of a Kindergarten pupil. Sydenham Committee reported that the opening of the new school would take place on August 24th. A most gratifying feature in Kindergarten work, it was remarked, was the amount of interest centred in each school. At Sydenham the mothers were busily sewing for a work stall for "opening day," when they hope to raise funds, wherewith to pay for a piano. Daffodil Day, and street collection, which will take place on September 11th, was carefully discussed, and Mrs J. R. Evans, who is again in charge of the arrangements, invited members to bring to the August meeting suggestions for making the day a greater success. Mrs Peppier, who for the last three years had acted as secretary, asked to be relieved of her duties, and Miss G. Evans, Ayr street, Riccarton, was appointed to the position. Amounts were handed in as follows. Richmond £2 15s lOd, Phil-; lipstown £ll, Linwood £ll 15s lOd, Sel- \ wyn £3. j

A SUCCESSFUL BALL. The parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, intend holding a ball annually, m aid of the parish funds. The inaugural gathering was held m the Caledonian Hail I last night and proved most enjoyable | and so successful that the promoters should feel highly gratified and greatly I encouraged to continue their activities in the tuture. i The hall was most artistically decorated by Miss Agnes Darby and a band of helpers. The lights snone througu canopies of rose-pmk streamers, and enormous clusters or gaily coloured balloons were suspended from the ceiling, while the stage, which accommodated the Dixieland Orchestra, represented a beautiful rose-bower. The hah, under the gallery, was furnished as a drawing-room, and the supper tables were gay with wattle and daisies arranged in very tall crystal vases. An exhibition dance by Miss JUoily Jenkinson and Mr Leo Bowden wa<i received with enthusiasm, the dancers having to respond to an encore. Mr R. C. Boland was the capable secretary and was assisted by a large and energetic committee. The guests of honour were the Rev. Father Alex. McDonald, S.M., Parish Priest, and the Rev. Fathers A. Cullen, S.M.. and F. L. Dignan, S.M., or St. Mary's. The ladies present included :—Mesdames \V. R. Douglas, T. Halley, F. C Delaney, Frank O'Brien, E. Brosr.ahan, W. A. Atwell, M. Earl, M. Cunneen, W. Middleton, A. Smith, E. Kennedy', J. McCormack, A. R. Mathieson, F. A. Bell, D. L. Reader, A. De la Cour, T. G Warren, J. St. J. Dunne, Frank Smythe, I. O'Boyle, Thomas Ronnie, Misses May Hill, N Cameron. M. Scott, Kate Carney, Kathleen Foster, Joan Daly, May Daly, Doreen Delaney. Moira Delaney. Jean Cotter, Irene O'Malley, Margaret McAlister, Theima Dwiar, M. Enright, Peggy Riordan, Gloria Reade. P. Griffiths, M. Griffiths, Haimai Loughnan, Marv Wall, Gwen O'Malley, L. Bell, K. Welsh, E. Rowse, Vera Dwyer. Betty Behan, Annie Taylor, Rhoha Amos, Gretta Riordan, Lilv Lattimore, Gertrude Lattimore, No'rah Collins, Olive Taylor, Agnes Cunneen, Mavis O'Brien, Janie Rennell, Agnes Gillum, Aenes Darby, Agnes Barrett, Mabel Dalton, Belle McMillan, Mona Sharman, Irene Brown, Eileen Mullany. Doris Doherty, Marjorie Reilley, Eileen Mallouk, Myrtle Mallouk, Lilian Haughey, Thehna Burke, Norah Taylor, Merle Byrne. Joan Fahey, Edna Ewing, J. Poff, Irene Wildermoth, Millie Ouinn, E. Ford, Theima Sharman, Patsie Mahar, M. Holland, Phyllis Edwards, Helen Cullen, Lorna De la Cour, Dora Buss, Trixie Vickers, Alma Finnerty. Betty O'Boyle, Jean Campbell, Anne Ri»nnie, Lillian Crocker, and Lyra Hiekey.

WEDDINGS. STUART—TARLING. Much kindly interest was shown at a recent wedding in Glentunnel, when Vera, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Tarling was married to Charles Allan Hugh, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Stuart, of Coalgate. The ceremony, which took place in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was conducted by the Rev. D. K. Boyd, and Miss I. M. Gilmour officiated at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her fathei, wore a graceful frock of cream georgette and faconne, the bodic* and tight-fitting sleeves being of georgette with tiny frills beneath the flared cuffs. The long georgette skirt, falling unevenly at the side, was inset with bands of faconne, and was finished at the hem with dainty georgette frills._ A coronet of orange blossom held in place the beautiful cream embroidered tulle veil. The bride, who carried a shower bouquet of pale pink and cream hothouse flowers, was attended by her two sisters, Misses Linda and Mary Tarling, the former wearing a water-lily green frock of silk net, with tightfitting bodice, and skirt composed of tiny gold-edged frills. Miss Mary Tarling's frock was similarly made, but of primrose colour. Each bridesmaid wore a wide-brimmed hat of stitched taffeta to tone, and carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Colin Stuart, as best man, and by Mr Stuart Leeming, as groomsman. As the liappy couple left the church, a daintily-beribboned horseshoe was presented to the bride by her niece, little Patricia Weastell. Subsequently, a reception was held in the Glentunnel Town Hall, where Mrs Tarling received her guests wearing a fawn tweed costume flecked with blue and a small felt hat to match. She carried a posy of violets and maidenhair fern. Mrs Stuart, the mother of the bridegroom, wore a black charmeuse frock under an ac-cordeon-pieated black repp cape. She wore a smart black hat and carried a bouquet of crimson carnations. When Mr and Mrs Stuart left for their wedding tour, the bride travelled in an almond green repp frock, with hat to match, and carried a fawn furtrimmed facecloth coat.

AN ENJOYABLE PARTY

A very pleasant evening was spent at Eversleigh street, St. Albans, when Mr and Mrs A. H. Hobbs entertained a number of young friends of their daughter, Kathleen. The room was gaily decorated with balloons and dancing and games were enjoyed. Items were rendered by Miss D. Dodds and Mr C. Bishop. Amongst those present were:—Mesdames Hobbs and Wilson, Misses K. Hobbs, J. Peat, P. Parr, N. Migley, V. Wooler, L. Guiney, L. Mollison, I. Potter, D. Dodds, G. Mollison, L. Broadway, M. Page, Messrs C. Arneson, C. Dodds, D. McKenzie, D. Whitehead, A. Potter, C. Bishop, G. Broadway, B. Hobbs, R. Boyce, S. Richardson, and K. Migley.

£2OO FOR PLUNKET SOCIETY. [THE PRESS Bpeelal Service.] AUCKLAND, July 18. The late Misa Elizabeth Cameron, who died at Titirangi this month, bequeathed £2OO to the Plunket Society. Fluttering down 2000 ft on her own wing-power, from an aeroplane whence she had been dropped, a bantam hen alighted safely on her feet at a ranch near Alvissj California. Strutting about for a time, giving vent to her righteous indignation with lough cackling, she then laid an egg. Mr John Brown, the ranch owner, found fastened to the bird's leg with tiny celluloid rings a slip of paper on which was written: "This chicken dropped 2000 ft from an aeroplane. Finders are keepers.''