WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19690, 6 August 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication la the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal tews Such items should be full; atitnenMcated, and engagement notices must beai the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is Invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr anil Mrs Norton Francis and Miss Phyllis Francis (Fendalton), who nave been for a trip to British Columbia, are returning to New Zealand by the Ma kura, due in Auckland on Monday. They will spend a few days in the North Island before returning to Christehureh on the 16th iust. Miss Helen Denniston has left for a visit to .Stratford, where she will spend a few weeks with her sister, M s H. E. Abraham. Mr and Mrs George Aitken (Fendalton), who have been for a holiday visit to Honolulu, are returning to the Dominion by the Makura, and are expec ed in Christehureh on Wednesday of mxt week. Mr and Mrs Ernest Denny (Dunedin) are visiting Christehureh, and leave to-night for Aui kland. Mr and Mrs Peter Hall (Fendalton), who have been for a trip to Honolulu, are returning to Christehureh on the 16th inst. The engagement is announced of Isabel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Hines, Riccarton, late Redcliffs, to Alfred Charles, son of Mr and Mrs F. Page (Prcbbleton). • Mr and Mrs V. Jacobs, of Dunedin, are guests at Warner's Hotel. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include Mr R. C. Buigess (Dunedin), Mr J. Wilson (Dunedin), Mrs and Miss Porter (Oamaru), Mr T. E. Edwards (Temuka), and Mrs J. Fraser (Dunedin).

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-\t the Cathedral Grammar School hall on Saturday, August 17th, a children's party will be held from 2.30 till 530 in aid of St. Saviour's Orphanages, the many attractions will be a ventriloquist, and a conjuror, besides dancing and exciting games. In the evening a dance for young people will he he d from 8 o'clock till 11. Tickets r'or both parties are obtainable from Miss Gosset. hon secretary, 38 Chester street and Mrs Vernon, Warwick House. The Lin wood branch of the W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting in the Baptist Church. Mrs Richards pres'ded over a <*ood attendance. Miss J. Buchanan led the devotions and Mrs Grigg read the scientific fact. Mr C. N. R. Mackie addressed the meeting* on the League of Nations, and was Srccorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting addreis. Afternoon tea was served, and the meeting closed with the Benediction. Recent visitors to Haiimer House, Hanmcr Springs, include: Mrs E. Rudkin (Sumner), Mrs Allen Donald (Wairarapa), Messrs W;en and Radburnd iX'hristchurch), Mr T. Martyn (Blenheim), Mr R. McKay (Christchurch), Mrs Doctor (Wellington), Mr W. Cruickshank (Masterton), Messrs J. Smith and McGarrick (Wel'ington), Messrs Pickering and C. D. Griffen (Christchurch), Messrs Fox and Jennings (Wellington), Mrs J. Walker (Wellington), Mrs Ernest Morrison ' (Wellington), Messrs J. Hood (Christchurch), R. Mann (Christchurch), and Mr Kelly (Wellington).

DANCE AT CASHMERE HILLS. St. Saviours Orphanages have many earnest and hard-working friends on Cashmere Hills. Following the "white elephant" sale on Saturday afternoon, a very pleasant dance, organised by Mr and Mrs Harold Whiteman, was held in the evening in the Masonic Hall. Before supper was served Mr H. A. Young expressed warm appreciation of the splendid work done for St. Saviour's by Mr and Mrs Whiteman. Those present included:—Dr. and Mrs H. Wales, Mr and Mrs J. Patterson, Mr and Mrs A. T. Cavell, Mr and Mrs Shir. _ Wright, Mr and Mrs H. A. Young, Mrs H. Y. Widdowson, Mr and Mrs Eric Williams, Misses Helene Waterston, Jessie Slocombe, Rita Wilkinson, Phyllis Mulcock, Betty Wishart, Leone Craythorne, Brenda Smith, Betty Evans, Billie Strachan, Rita Clarke, Molly Waller, Linda Shanks, Margaret Peake, Molly Parton, Given Morrison, Ivy Witte, Rona Faville, Eileen Robertson, Tilly Pattrick, Bee Pattrick, Peggy Clowes, Pearl Lyell, Jill Carrick, Margaret Carrick, Anne McKenzie, Mavis Reese, Kathleen Hadfield, Nancj' Wilson, Jean Wilson, Frances Boulton, Beryl Steere, Jill Shand, Linda Davidson, Mildred Tossman, Margaret Lenny, Ella Fletcher, Rita Fuller, Doris Prince, Rita Johnstone, Holly Hamman, Messrs More, W. McKechnie, A. Felton, G. Wallace, J. Hislop, R. Boulton, I. Buckeridge, T. N. Beckett, T. H. Evans, Laurie Page, C. E. Purchas, E. Benzie, J. McGiffin, Michelson, R. A. Young, Geo. Dewsbury, J. Pickles, J. More, R. W. Wilson, C. R. Wilson, Jack Partridge, Eric Young, Doug. Scott, L. J. Toomey, R. G. Drummond, M. S. Wells, D. E. Orchard, A. G. Bean, A. H. Shanks, J. S. Hardie, Dudley Norris, J. H. Sluis, C. M. Baxter, Jock Wilson, A. Widdowson, Arnold Blunden, Jack Shand, Bernhard Wilks, Phillip Levy, Graham McKechnie, Leith Edmonds, Percy Harris, Colin Wallace, and Ron. Rastrick. ST. JOSEPH'S CLUB DANCE. r The'dance arranged by the members of St. Joseph's Club in aid of the School Building Fund, <ras held on Saturday tvening in the Gaiety Hall. Papanui, and was splendidly attended, and most enjoyable. Spirited music was supplied by Stan Griffin and his band, extras being played by Miss Mae Heaphy and Mr Eric Earl. Miss Lily Heafphy and Mr Bruce Woods won the Monte Carlo one-step, and Miss Ida Grofski and Mr Eric Nee the lucky spot waltz. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs J. Asliby and J. T. Burke. Amongst the many ladies present were: —Mesdames Lynskey, Smith, A. Moran, Neville, Lawlor, Schmanski, Maher, W Eady F. S. Warren, Misses Aniy Lange, Bernice Grofski, Ida Grofski, Molly Kiely, Pat Kiely, Myra Clarke, Agnes Taylor, Dorothy Brian, Dolly Beattie. Hilda Wright. Aroha Clifford, Agnes Barrett, Kathleen Williams, Ida Lynch, Annie Burke, M Wilkes, A. Stewart, Gladys Strachan, Molly Peoples, Maisie Stewart, Rita Chaney, v. Fraser, Dorothy Towart, Molly * McEntee, Irene Rogal, Eileen Marsh, Nell Maguire, Alice Fielding. Mary Fielding, Kathleen Rossiter, Rene Duff. Iris Scott, Maria Murphy, Mary Reid, Annie Taylor, Maud Murphy, Rona Amos, Paulme Weir, Evelyn Seymour, Edith Rogers, Molly Lynskey, Maisie O'Brien, Agnes Lynskey. Kathleen O'Brien, .Kitty Maguinness, Peggy Murphy, Mae Heaphy, Monica Heaphy, Lilian Heaphy, Wynne Heaphy, Marjorie Brown, Elsie Blown, Doris Swanston, D. Delaney, J. Cotter, D. Dohertv, D»t>hne Hedges. Connie Colby, Nancy tjedges. Vera Lange, Clarice Anderson, Vivian Waters, Annie Moran, Annie Winter, Thora Phillips, Zita Lynskey, E. Lander, Eileen O'Carroll, Bonnie Neville, and May Schofield.

" WHITE ELEPHANT" TEA. The brilliant idea of holding a sale of '' White Elephants'' was carried into effect at the Masonic Hall, Cashmere Hills, on Saturday afternoon, and verv varied and attractive were the numerous unwanted articles , that changed hands. So persuasive and convincing were the members of the Cashmere Hills Women's Committee, who arranged the sale, that the stock, supplemented by a goodly display of homemade cakes, sweets, jams, and pickles, realised the handsome sum of over £IOO, which will be devoted to the funds of St. Saviour's Orphanages. The following were the stall-holders:— White elephant stall—Mesdames A. ( V. Winchester, Belton, Norris, J. Inwood, Ladd, A. F. Wright, A. Todd, Miss Elizabeth Harris, and helpers. Needlework —Mesdames Edward Harris, T. Bain, Wales, G. Myers, and Miss Johnstone. Cakes —Mesdames Danks and Percy Harris. Sweets —Cashmere Girls' Club. produce—Mesdames H. T. Purchas and J. Anderson. Flowers —Mrs S. Inwood, Misses Fox, Walker, A. E. Stoddart. Dip —Mrs Whiteman and Girls' Bible Class members, and Brownies. Afternoon tea —Mesdames Brinkman, W. Broadway, Dewsbury, Brown, H. A. Young, Pearce, Blyth, Paul Johnson, Stocks, Steere, and Miss Julius.

SCALDING AGAINST LUKEWARM. A recent test by the Christchurch Municipal Electricity Department clearly establishes the overwhelming superiority of the Mercer Vacuum Electric Cylinder, the temperature of water at the top of the Mercer after one hour being 139 degrees, or 'calding, as against 77 degrees, or lukewarm, in the ordinary copper cylinder. Demonstrations gi ven by J - Mercer an<f Sons, Ltd., 54 Oxford terrace (near Montreal street bridge), Christchurch. —2

OBITUARY.

MRS WILLIAM WILSON. Christchurch is the poorer by the death of Mrs Drusilla \\ ilson, wife of Mr William Wilson, late of "Wirihana," and formerly headmaster of the Christchurch Normal techool. Mr and Mrs \\ ilson left Christchurch a few years ago for Britain, where they had intended to settle, but finding the English winters too severe, thev returned to New Zealand quite recently, and the news of Mrs Wilson's sudden death on Sunday came as 'a shock to her many friends, many of whom had not had an opportunity of welcoming her back to Christchurch. The late Mrs Wilson was a woman of arresting personality and of rare intellectual gifts, a brilliant scholar, and an accomplished musician. Coming from London, where she was born and educated, and where she obtained her University degrees, the late Mrs Wilson did great work in the cause of education in Canterbury. She conducted a private school for girls in Cranmer square, and to her enthusiasm and her wise guidance, many graduates of Canterbury College owed much of the success they achieved in the scholastic world. She was a foundation member of the Canterbury Women's Club, and president of the Club's music circle She also, at one time, conducted a women's choir and was a vice-presi-dent of the Musical Union. She was also an active member of the Navy League. Her' experience, her breadth of rision. and alert interest in all current affairs enabled her to speak with authority on matters of importance to women, and her opinion on such matters was eagerly sought and greatly respected. The late Mrs Wilson leaves a husband, Mr William Wilson, and a son, Mr William Wilson, head of the Welfare Department of Vickers, Ltd., a brilliant electrician, and editor of one of the largest electrical magazines in the Old Country Her only daughter, Grace, died many years ago. after a distinguished career at Canterbury College. The funeral takes place at 11 a.m. to-day. MRS JANE WELLS. (PKES3 ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HAMILTON, August 5. The death occurred on Saturday afternoon, at her daughter's residence, Hamilton, of Mrs Jane Wells, of Cambridge, relict of the late Thomas Wells, aged 86 years. Deceased was born in Cornwall, England, and came out to New Zealand as a young woman. She was married to the late Mr Wells at Thames about 55 years ago, and lived at Cambridge all her married life. She enjoyed excellent health until six weeks ago. She leaves a family of two daughters, Mrs Norman Campbell (Wanganui) and Mrs Reece (Hamilton), and one son, Mr Mervyn Wells (Cambridge), and nine grandchildren. WIDOW OF KING MAHUTA. (PRESS ASSOCIATION CELEGEAM.) HAMILTON, August 5. Marie Mahuta, widow of the Maori King Mahuta, and mother of Rata, the present Maori King, died at Waahi, Hluntly, on Sunday evening. A large tangi is in preparation. DAME MILLICENT PAWCETT. (UNITED paass ASSOCIATION—BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.) (Received August sth, 7.20 p.m.) .. LONDON, August 5. The death has occurred of Dame Millicent Fawcett, the political essayist and biographer, aged 82 years. — Australian Press Association, United Service. Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett was the wife of the economist, the Rt. Hon. Henry Fawcett, P. 0., M.P., subsequently Postmaster-General, and during her husband's life was closely associated with him. As he ;was blind she was able to render him great assistance She produced various books on economics, including "Political Economy for Beginners" (1870), "Tales in Political Economy" (1875), and, with her husband, a volume of "Essays and Lectures." She had for many years been interested in the higher education of women and in their economic and political future, 'and was one of the early workers for women's suffrage, becoming more prominent in the cause after her husband's death in 1884. Various small societies had grown up for the purpose of furthering women's suffrage, and in 1896 these were amalgamated as the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, Mrs Fawcett in 1907 becoming president of the move ment. This body was for some years the only important society of its kind, and most of the pioneers of the movement belonged to it. But in 1906 the Women's Social and Political Union was formed, pledged to work by militant as opposed to constitutional methods. Mrs Fawcett was strongly opposed to its tactics, and dissociated her society from any sympathy with such procedure. Her own plans included an alliance with the Labour Party in 1912, by which the society agreed to support Labour candidates in preference to Liberals when the latter proved unsatisfactory on the suffrage question. She resigned the presidency of the N.U.W.S.S. in 1919. In 1912 she produced her work "Women's Suffrage," and her other books include lives of Queen Victoria (1895), and Sir Wm. Molesworth (1901). and "Five Famous Frenchwomen" (1906). She was created a Dame of the Order of the British Empire in 1925.

GALA DANCE. In aid of the unemployment fund Messrs E. Stillwell and Arthur Tongue are arranging * gala dance, to be held at the Caledonian Hall this evening. Continuous music will be supplied by two bands, and many novelties will be introduced. A fox-trot contest will be held, and a beauty contest will be a special attraction. The gallery will be available for spectators. —6 H. Pannell and Co., 105 Manchester street, are now showing for Grand National Races exclusive types in French and English Footwear. »Ve also stock and make all classes of Riding Boots Inspection invited. 'Phone 694. —6