WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19732, 24 September 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Snch items should be fully autnentlcated, and engagement notices mast bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs G. G. Vernon is spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. M C and Mrs H. A. Knight (Racecourse Hill) left last night en route for Sydney. Mrs George Rhodes ("Beverley") is staying with her daughter, Mrs Ben Howell (Cave). Mrs Maitland Rich is spending a holiday at Hanmer Springs. Mrs W. H. Or bell (The Vicarage, Papanui) has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs Ziesler (Timaru). Mrs Robert Latter (New Brighton) is the guest of the Misses Le Lievre, "Oinaku," Akaroa. Miss L. Lucas (Nelson), who is in Christchurch for the Golf Tournament, is the guest of Mrs Keith Ollivier (Rugby street). Miss F. Clark (Nelson), who has been spending several weeks in Christchurch as the guest of her sister, Mrs Murphy (Chapter street), is leaving for Wellington on Friday. Miss Joan Cantrell (Havelock) is the guest of Miss Peggy Clowes (Avonside). Mrs W. Bobieson (Masterton) is the guest of Mrs Leonard Banks, Banks avenue, Shirley, for the golf tournament. Miss Helen Abraham (Stratford) is in Christchurch for a few weeks, and is at present staying with Miss Denniston, Merivale lane. Miss Brenda von Dadelzen is visiting her sister, Mrs Keith Ollivier, Bugby street. Miss Ella Harkness, who is in Christehurch for the golf tournament, is the guest of Mrs L. S. O'Loughlen. Mrs B. S. Clouston and her son, of Blenheim, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Oliver Harley, of Opawa. Mrs Bitchie Crawford (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs Hugh Webb (India), and Miss Buane are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs B. H. Bhodes, Mrs A. J. Wigley, Mrs W. C. Burns (Timaru), Mrs A. B. Martin (Martinborough), and Mrs J. B. Falconer (Auckland) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. S. Langford (Hokitika), and Mrs H. Acton-Adams (Tipapa) are recent arrivals at Warner's Hotel. • The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include: —Mr Jas. Sutherland (Dunedin), Mr E. H. Green (Wellington), Miss F. Pringle (Timaru), Mr Heaton Barker (Auckland), Master D. Streeter (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Tunnock (Dunedin), Mrs Tait (Oamaru), Miss E. Findlay (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs Kirk (Auckland). At the kind invitation of Sir Heaton and Lady Bhodes, the eighty lady golfers from different parts of the Dominion, who are at present in Christchurch for the championship meeting, will be given an opportunity to-morrow afternoon of visiting the beautiful gardens at Otahuna, where the daffodils are in full bloom. Members of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club will convey the visitors to and from Otahuna. Mrs C. A. Fraer, Mrs T. E. Taylor, Miss Sim, Mrs Low (Timaru), Mrs Bunciman, and Mrs Sidey (Dunedin), and Miss Spencer will leave for Wellington to-night to attend the National Preparation Committee meeting for the next Pan-Pacific Women's Conference, in 1931. Mr and Mrs Shirley Wright have returned to Christchurch after spending a holiday at Mt. Cook and Dunedin. Mrs B. A. Boulston, who has been for a lengthy visit to Botorua, and to her daughter at Te Awamutu, is spending a few days in Christchurch on her way home to Timaru. FOB BABIES ONLYI Everything for Baby at E. Cameron Smith's. Baby Talcum Powders, big soft sponges, soaps, bottles, and teats, and other necessities for Baby's wellbeing. All Baby's Plunket requirements in stock, including Karilac. E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6 STDAL—BEAL ECONOMY. This complexion prescription will not cost guineas, but it is invaluable. Sydal, on the proof of 40 years of public appreciation, is demonstrated as a perfect skin food. Ye! it is inexpensive. Small sized jar, 2s. Large size (equal to six small ones), 7s 6d. —3 MAKING HAIB BEAUTIFUL. The possession of beautiful hair, so necessary for charm and personal smartness, is now easily, and, might we say, economically acquired by a visit to such a well-known firm as B. and M. Beattie, 748 Colombo street (upstairs), next Chisnall and Stewart. As all charges have been materially reduced, an early appointment should be booked. —6 1929 '8 AUTHENTIC POBTBAITUEE. It is difficult to imagine anything more enchanting than the comparison of a series of authentic portraits of those in whom we are interested, graphic records of their childhood, youth, and developing maturity. CLIFFOBD STUDIOS, 'Phone 31-799. Cashel street. —6 FOR THE HURRIED LUNCHEON. No matter how hurriedly the midday meal be prepared or just what kind of cold meat is served, as long as it is backed by Military Pickle it will be enjoyed by the whole family. Military Pickle has a real appetising flavour all its own. Ask for Military Pickle at your Grocer's. —2 New shipment to hand of Crockett and Jones and Bostock special fitting Shoes with arch supports. Also Ladies' and Gents' summer-weight Golf Shoes in two-tone effects. Pannell and Co., 106 Manchester street. 'Phone 35-824-—6 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Busma" (Begd.). Signed, stamped guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.MJX, 7 Courtenay place, Wei lington. Send stamped addressed en velope for particulars. —4}

Members of the Mothers' Thought Guild are reminded of the meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at 3 p.m. There will be two short addresses, music, etc., and all who are interested in child welfare are cordially invited to attend at the Theosophicai Hall, 267 Cambridge terrace. Recent visitors to View Brae, Hanmer Springs, include Mr and Mrs Hillier (Christ-church), Mr and Mrs Wood, Miss M. Bohan (Christchurch), Miss Donnellv, Mr W. Ibbotson (Christchurch)," Mr M. O'Malley, Mr 6. Askawie (Christchurch), Mr H. Billens, Mr C. Richardson (Christchurch). Mr Fazaekellv. Mr B. Barrett (Christchurch). Mr E. Stocks (Sumner), Mr J. Ross (Wanganui), Mr C. Carlson (Ohakune), and Mr W. Cruickshank (Rangiora). A successful dance organised by the Anglican Church Social Commit- j tee was held in the Public Hall at Prebbleton on Saturday, when a pleasant evening was spent by the large number present. A Monte Carlo onestep was won by Miss Smith and Mr Payne, and Miss G. Thompson and Mr Payne were the winning couple in the lucky spot waltz. Dance music was provided by Mrs K. Hammond (piano) and Miss Jean Webb (violin), extras being contributed by Miss Jean Hammond, Miss Dorothy Savage, Messrs R. Middleton and M. Cooke. Mr H. Prebble acted as M.C. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs W. Hands (Prebbleton), when card games provided the chief means of entertainment. Prizes for the highest number of points scored were awarded to Mrs H. Prebble and Mr S. McNally, while second places were secured by Mrs J. McT ,T lly and Mr W. O. Downey. Mrs W. Hands and Mr W. Stevens were presented with consolation prizes. Those present were Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs W. O. Downey, Mrs J. Hayton, Mrs W. Goodwin, Mrs W. Hands, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mrs J. McNally, Messrs A. Wood, W. Stevens, and S. McNally. MRS T. G. R. BLUNTS PAINTINGS. The following extract from the "Daily Colonist," Victoria, British Columbia, will be read with pleasure by Canterbury residents: —"An exhibition of New Zealand pictures is such an unusual event in Victoria, that it naturally has a special interest, both for art--1 lovers and travellers, many of whom were present at the Sommer's Gallery, yesterday, the opening day of Mrs T. G. R. Blunt's exhibition, which is to continue throughout the week. Mrs Blunt arrived here recently from New Zealand, and is making several weeks' visit with relatives in the city before pro- | ceeding to England for two years' art study. She brought with her a delight- | ful little collection of water-colour paintings, chiefly of New Zealand scenes, which she has since supplemented with several sketches of Victoria and district. She has caught and interpreted the Vancouver Island scenery so aptly that one can but infer the same veracity in her pictures of the southern Dominion. Painting always in a healthy and vigorous fashion, Mrs Blunt puts into her half-hundred pictures of New Zealand a great deal that is: informative as well as pleasantly artistic. She shows the bigness of the country, the beauty of the wild flowers and rivers and mountains; she pictures the characteristic occupations as well as the characteristic trees; and in the names appended to many of her sketches, one gets a hint of the older Maori civilisation, which preceded the coming of the white man." Many of the pictures are described iir 'detail, and the exhibition is regarded as most successful. A CHEERY DANCE. The Navy League Hall was very gaily decorated with foliage, beautiful spring flowers, and brightly coloured balloons last night, when an enjoyable dance was held in aid of one of the stalls on Navy Day, which this year will be observed on Friday, November Ist. Misses Cushla Mitchell and Betty Simpson and Mr Reg. Smith had organised the pleasant gathering, and they richly deserved the success they attained. Music was supplied by Seymour's Orchestra, and picturesque hats and quaint novelties of different kinds added to the general air of festivity. The ladies present included:—Mrs A. E. Smith, Mrs L. Marsack, Mrs Geoffrey Curtis, Mrs A. Macpherson, Misses M. Creswell, E. Creswell, F. Bennett, Betty Simpson, Foster, Betty Treleaven, Cushla Mitchell, Alma Chamberlain, Betty Ladd, Irene Thompson, Neroli Smithson, Mabel Bigg-Wither, Mildred Hiatt, Fraser, Joan Dean, K. Allen, Joan Gard'ner, Sheila Tennent, B. Oliver, Fiona Furness, Yvonne Baxter, Lorna Evans, Jean Davidson, Lesley Payton, and Barbara and Myra Bassett. LADIES' ASSOCIATION AND P.W.M.U. j The Ladies' Association aad P.W.M.U. of St. Paxil's Presbyterian ! Church held their annual freewill offering social, in aid of church missions and women's work, on Tuesday afternoon. Similar meetings have been held for the last three years in place of their usual sale of work for the purpose, with gratifying results. The Rev. Bower Black, in addressing the members, emphasised the importance of direct giving, and made reference to the illusory nature of much so-called Christian giving, especially in connexion with bazaars or church sales, where just value was usually received for the money given, yet the purchasers left with the impression they had been giving to Christian work. A competition involving missionary knowledge was held during the social time, Mrs Jennings and Miss Boyd being the successful competitors. The winners were each presented with an Oriental brass bowl, the gifts of Mrs R. Malcolm. Contributions to the amount of £62 were received during the afternoon. The following programme of music was pleasinglv rendered:—Piano solo, Mrs Chrystall; song, Mrs Herdman; song, Mre Ferguson; mano solo, Miss Thomas; song, Mrs Little; and song, Mrs White. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. On Saturday evening, at their home in Riccarton, Mr and Mrs James MeLennan entertained a number of young people to celebrate the coming-of-age of their eldest son, Gordon. Time passed quickly with dancing and musical items given by Mr Maui Bruorton. At suppertime, after the usual toasts had been honoured, the opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mr lan Corskie, of the staff of the Bank of Australasia, who has been transferred to Wanganui. Those present were:—Mr and Mrs James McLennan, Misses Marion McLennan, Rene Savage, Gwen Bankin, Molly Rankin, Kathleen . McCleave, Myra Calder, Doris Tustin, Rona Anderson, Madge Winsor, Jessie Leekie, Bertha Swanston, Messrs Gordon McLennan, lan Corskie, Vivian Calder, Maui Bruorton, Malcolm Hall Sid. Bradford, Jack Pawson, Keith Calder, John Harris, Robert Boss, Kenneth and Ronald McLennan.

THE PLUNKET SOCIETY.

The monthly committee meeting of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Hiealth of Women and Children (the Plunket Society) was held in the Plunket rooms. There were present Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson (in the chair) Mesdames A. F. Wright, D. E. W'anklyn, A. Bunz, M. L. Lester, E. J. (Jordner, H. Wood, O. Rennie, E. Garland, J. Tait, A. R. Bloxam, C. Chilton, H. Ballin, E. Boulton, K. Ballantyne, L. Banks, Cecil Wood, and Miss Ward. A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Miss M. V. Gibson, who had been assistant hon. treasurer and a valued member of the committee. Apologies were received from several members. The hon. secretary reported that up to date the gross receipts from the Violet Day effort amounted to £823 os 7d, but the expenses had yet to be deducted, and at next meeting the net returns would be presented. A letter and balance-sheet had been received from Mrs Frank Graham, organiser of the Cabaret Comique. The net result of the cabaret was £267 14s sd, and enthusiastic appreciation of the Cabaret Committee's work was expressed. The hon. secretary reported progress of the effort to secure new central rooms. Several witnesses had visited Wellington to give evidence before the Local Bills Committee of the House, and the City Council's Bill to authorise permission being given to the society to use the Old Fire Station was being discussed. Dr. Chilton and Mr Gordon Lucas had been kind enough to go to Wellington to give evidence on behalf of the society, and it was decided to write to them expressing the Committee's gratitude. Mesdames E. Wanklyn and G. Aitken were appointed to the Hospital House Committee vice Mesdames F. Graham and J. Robertson, retired. Tt was decided to co-operate with the authorities in "Health Week" by holding the usual exhibition of suitable foid and clothing for children at Karitane Hospital and arranging a display of bathing a baby at 3 p.m. each afternoon. Sir Truby King had been cabled to asking if he could give a lecture and show his film entitled "The Gift of Life," one afternoon during Health Week, but his reply bad not been received yet. An advertisement had been inserted in the newspapers announcing that the silver paper campaign had now ended, and the quantity collected had been shioped to England. For Karitane Baby the matron reported 16 admitted, 14 discharged, 16 in hospital. _ Seven mothers were admitted, eight discharged, four in residence at the Mothers' Cottage. The death of a premature baby, two weeks old. was reported. Sister Dawson. after doing two months' relieving work on the staff, had returned to Dunedin on September 15th. _ Nurse Shoreland completed training on September Bth. and Nurse Collier returned to complete training. For the Central Office Nurse Allan reported 95 new cases and 666 visits paid to homes. . „ , , Visits paid to the various Plunket Rooms in the suburbs were as follows;

At the ante-natal clinic Nurse Summers saw 12 new cases, 134 return visits were paid to the clinic, and 78 cases were under supervision. Nurse Davies commenced to visit at Tai Tapu and Lincoln on September 16th and found several mothers and babies waiting to see her, which augured well for the progress of the new branch during the coming months. For the country districts Nurse Davies reported as follows: Pre-achool Station. Adults. Babies, cfiildren. Visits. Kaiapoi ..67 84 29 17 Belfast ..30 24 16 16 Southbridgfc .. 28 14 9 I/ceston 86 35 4 2 Hornby .. 54 ""30 10 4 Totals .. 190 187 67 41 During the month new members were enrolled as follows: Mesdames H. F. Graham, L. M Hill, R. H. Lilley, A. W. Muschamp, R. Munnerley, J. A. Masterton, H. Ormerod, E. O'Connor, D. Stewart, M. Vella, and donations received were as follows: Master Kevin Exroyd and Mesdames H. Larsen and Wilby.

DEVONSHIRE WEDDING

NEW ZEALAND BRIDEGROOM. (F&OH OT7H OWir OOBBMPOHDWt.) LONDON, August 15. At St. Andrew's Church, Whitchurch, Tavistock, on August 14th, the wedding took place of Mr Harold Cuthbert McCarthy, son of the late Mr S. E. McCarthy and Mrs McCarthy, of Christchurch, and Miss Ursula Barbara Addington Stewart, daughter of MajorGeneral Sir James and Lady Stewart, of Home Down House, Whitchurch.' The Archdeacon of Exeter officiated, assisted by the Bev. W. N. P. Beebe (the vicar). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a mediteval gown of parchment-coloured satin and a veil of old Carrickmacross lace. She carried a single spray of Auratum lilies. _ Her train of parchment satin was carried by Miss Elizabeth Adam, who wore a dsess like that of the bride. There were four grown-up bridesmaids, Miss Joan Coryton, MiSB Christine Collier, Miss Rosamund Byng-M orris, and Miss Stella Addington, and they wore mediaval dresses of gold lace over tissue, with gold latticed caps. Their bouquets were of flame-coloured gladioli. Mr M. D Horn was best man. - Lady Stewart held a largely-attended reception at Home Down House. The bride and bridegroom left later bv car for the honeymoon, which is being apent in Cornwall an« in the Balkans. try this recipe to darken grey hair. w«HKnewn South AMtraliaa Kesident TeUs S Bemarkable HaJr Bertorer How ®° Does Hot Rub Off. Mrs <j Dunn, a well-known resident of S. Aus., and whose hair ia .till dark, recently made the following stateJ5 "Grey, streaked or faded hair can be turned black, brown or light brown, whichever shade yon wish by the as* of the following simple remedy that you ean mix ""•'Merely 8 get .1 oune * °' * rT Glycerine. » amaJJ bo* of Orlex Compound, and mi* these op with seven (7) nonces of water Do the mixing yourself .void unnecessary eost Comb the liquid tkrnnrh the hair • couple of times • week nntil the desired shade results You need Sot hesitate to use this freely, became it is njtrfeetly harmless does not rub off, ia Either sticky nor greasy, and leaves one's hair beautifully flossy and fluffy and free from dandruff. It should make any grey haired person look many, many year* young® l - —ll

WEDDINGS.

| HOLLOBON—HERRICK. The marriage took place recently at St. Mary's Church, Aldington, of Doris Pearl, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. P. Herrick, of Spreydon, and Percy, youngest son of Mrs Hollobon, of Opawa, the officiating minister being the Rev. Canon Bean. The church was prettily decorated, by friends of the bride, and. a pale pink wedding bell was suspenSed over the happy couple. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a frock of pale pink georgette over satin, with flared frills falling long at the sides, and pin tucked bodice with lace yoke. Her beautiful pale pink veil was arranged in mob cap style, with sprays of orange blossom buds on eaeh side, and she carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers in shades of pink and white. When leaving the church she was presented with a beautiful floral horseshoe by her niece, Joyce West. The bride was attended by Miss Mary Shirley as bridesmaid. She wore a pretty frock of lemon georgette trimmed with bands of taffeta to tone, the skirt falling long at the sides, and the pin-tucked bodice having a laee yoke. She wore a ballibuntl hat te tone with her frock,, and carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers in shades of pink and pale blue. The duties of best man were earned out by Mr D. Shaw. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents in Edinburgh street. Mrs Herrick received her guests wearing a navy silk marocain ensemble suit and a navy hat, and carried a posy of violets and freesias. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy silk ensemble suit and navy hat, and carried a posy of hothouse flowers in shades of gold. Later, when Mr and Mrs Perey Hollobon left for their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a smart tweed costume with crepe de chine jumper, aad a chic little hat to match. BRUNT—DUNCAN. x A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised recently at the Congregational Church, Timaru, when Elizabeth Emma Read (Lily), second eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. Macfarlane Duncan, was married to Harvey John, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Russell Brunt, Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Bev. F. J. Shaw, 8.A., assisted by the Rev. L Sarginson, and appropriate organ music was artistically rendered by Mr J. D. Fraser, the service being choral. The bride, who was given away by Mr E. Mills, wore a becoming frock of fawn georgette, with overdress of silk lace, and a georgette hat trimmed with sunset flowers. She carried a Victorian posy of spring bowers. The bridesmaids were the two younger sisters of the bride—the Misses Ngaio and Ivy Duncan, the former wearing a sea-green celanese frock with pretty hat to tone, and the latter a powder-blue eelanese frock with smart hat trimmed with blue and pink. Both carried Victorian posies of spring flowers. Mrs T. Reid, who acted as mistress of ceremonies, wore a petunia repp costume and grey hat trimmed with bine and pink. Mr George Allen aeted aa best man, and Mr Leslie Rieger was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Oxford Tea Rooms, when the usual toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs Harvey J. Brunt left later for the south by motor for their wedding tour. The bride's travelling costume was of golden brown silk repp, with hat to mateh, and fur coat.

Times Pre-echool •visited. Adults. Babies. children. Sydenham .. 8 052 137 41 Paparrai 9 160 165 16 Woolston 4 52 47 22 Richmond .. 6 113 105 IS Opawa 5 86 75 28 Spreydon 5 101 92 40 Riccarton _.. 5 112 93 88 11 St. Martina 4 ' 89 39 635 753 904 At the Central Booms .. 1168 887 113 Total number •17 ft of visits- .. ; 20M '1640