WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19736, 28 September 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to leceive ioi publication in the "Women's Cornet" items of social or personal cm. 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, VOA6Q* Mr and Mrs John Bennie (Fendalton) have returned from a trip to Sydney. Miss Hazel Nolan (Gisbome) is the guest of Mrs Endell Wanklyn, Fendalton, for the golf tonmament. Miss G. Pavitt (New Plymouth) is the guest of Mrs A. "White-Parsons, Lyttelton. Mrs M. B. Luxton has returned to Christehurch after spending a holiday in Auckland. Miss Watson (Sydney) is the guest of her sister, Mrs H. D. Acland (Park terrace). Mrs B. L. Kenna (Clarence road, Bici carton) is leaving to-night for Wellington, where she will join her husband for a holiday visit to the North IslandMrs P. John Needham (Merivale lane) gave a very enjoyable flag bridge afternoon party yesterday,in aid of the funds of the variety stall of St. Saviour's market. At a meeting of the General Committee of the Citizens' Association, held on Thursday night, a motion of sympathy with the husband and relatives of the late Mrs Herbert was carried. Mrs A. J. Archibald (Cashmere Hills) is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr and Mts John Rennie, of Christehurch, are at present guests at Warner's Hotel. Among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel are Mr and Mrs Wickens, of Wellington. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include:—Mr P. D. Kenny (Auckland), Mrs Davies (Timaru), Mr J. R. Oliver (Wellington), Mr J. Stack (Kaikoura), Mr and Mrs T. "Vickery (Invercargill), Mr W. Wright (Dunedin),, Mr S. L. Beer (Biverton), Mr J. Eskdale, Mr and Mrs J. A. Miller (Oretia), Mr J. Lawrence (Melbourne), and Mr J. W. Burtenshaw (Wellington). At the Cashmere Hills parish stall at the St. Saviour's market next week all kinjis of plants and flowers will be on sale, as well as gardening aprons, kneeling mats, and other goods of interest to gardeners. The stall-holders will be grateful for gifts of plants or flowers, which will be called for if necessary. Mrs Derisley Wood (Cashmere) is the hon. secretary of the Cashmere • Committee. Mrs E. A. Smith has been lady croquet champion of Canterbury for the past three years, and at the last tournament won outright the Ladies' Championship Cup. Mrs Smith has intimated to the secretary of the Canterbury Croquet Association that she intends to hand over this cup to be competed for in future as a challenge cup. At the request of some members of the Welsh Society two hymns will be sung to famous Welsh tunes, "Aberystwyth" and "Ar hyd y nos," at the evening service (7 o'clock) at St. Luke's Church, to-morrow, in memory of the late Mrs Mary Watkins, a prominent member of the Welsh Society, who died at a ripe old age just a year ago. THIS IS PHABMACY WEEK. Every man to his trade is a wellknown motto. When you buy your chemist supplies patronise E. Cameron Smith, the qualified chemist, Cathedral square, and insure yourself against all risks. All goods are of a quality and price that guarantee satisfaction in every respect. E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. —6 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.. 105 Manchester street. 'Phone 36-824. —6 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Busma" (Begd.). Signed, stamped guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.MJD., 7 Courtenay place, Wei lington. Send stamped addressed en velope for particulars. ■ —6 FOR THE HURRIED LUNCHEON. No matter* how hurriedly the midday meal be prepared or just what kind ot 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 SYDAL—THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. Every year thousands of jars of Sydal are bought by New Zealand ladies. They use Sydal regularly because it keeps their hands soft, white, and supple—because it banishes the ill effects which house-work, ironing, and washing have upon the skin. "Use very little and rub it well in." —5 Wonderful Value—An opportunity is offered to thrifty ladies during speeial sale, to obtain the choicest Furs from our extensive range at exceptionally low cost —inspection cordially invited. Mac Gibbon, Fur Specialist, 154 Armagh street. 'Phone 34-026. — i

OBITUARY.

I MISS AMELIA 6. BROU6BAN. I i The death occurred on Monday at her ■ parents' residence, May's road, Papanui, of Miss Amelia G. Broughan at the early age of 29 years. Miss Broughan was well known in several North Canterbury school districts and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Waimairi Cemetery, the Rev. A." Hopper reading the service at the graveside. The following sent wreaths: Pupils of the Spotswood School, Sisters Congreve and Gibbon, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs Cornelius, Mrs G. Barnes, the Duncan family, Deirdre and Mary Milligan, Albert and Amy, Mr and Mrs J. Merrin, Mr and Miss McLachlin, Lismore schoolchildren, Maronan teacher and children, Mr and Mrs Whiting, Mr and Mrs S. Joyce, Mr George Joyce, I Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs R. Y. White | and Harold. Mr and Mrs G. Thome and Fred, Auntie Kate, and the Family. CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB. The members of the Canterbury Women's Club, who, ignoring the wintry weather conditions, attended at the club last night, were rewarded with a delightful entertainment, provided by the Play-reading and Drama Circle, under the capable direction of M iss Alexander. The first part of the programme consisted of a dramatic reading of "Brother Wolf," one of Laurence Hausman's plays of St. Francis, by Miss Gill, Mrs Ellis, Mrs H. Wyatt, Mrs Andrew, Misses Morgan and Menzies, followed by two songs by Mrs R. McLaren, accompanied by Miss Nancy Hume, and recitations by Mrs Spence Clark. A comedy in miniature—"Elizabeth Refuses," from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"—formed the second part of the entertainment. This was a particularly good performance, and the dress and set in accordance with the period. The parts were taken by Miss Ellen ■Jones (Elizabeth Bennett), Miss Bridgeman (Jane Bennett), Miss Alexander (Mrs Bennett), Mrs O'Connor (Mr Collins), Lady Catherine de Broush (Mrs Smail). Before supper was served, a vote of thanks to the performers was proposed by Mrs R. T. Tosswill (vice-pre-sident) and carried by acclamation. W.C.T.U. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday. Miss Henderson presided over a splendid attendance. Apologies were received from Mesdames Lovell-»>mith, Gilpin, Jenkin, Wood, and Miss Davidson. A vote of sympathy was passed to the relatives of the late Mrs Heroert. The president spoke very warmly of the splendid work done so willingly and untiringly by Mrs Herbert in connexion with the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, etr*., also of the interest she always, took in the Union, although too busy to be present at meetings. A letter of thanks for sympathy was received from Mrs R. Malcolm. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrs Smith (Cashmere) in her illness. Temperance facts were read. The president welcomed visitors, Mrs Derby (Hastings Union), Mrs Simpson (president, Papanui Union), also Miss Zora Adkins, a new member. Then, on behalf of the Union, with a few words of very warm appreciation of the veteran members, Mesdames McKie, Israel son, and Pedler, the president presented each with a bouquet. Mrs Pedler has been a member of the Union for over thirty years. On behalf of members. Mrs Adkins presented the president, Miss Henderson, with a bouquet as a token of esteem and appreciation of the antiring and willing service rendered by her as president of the Union. Very satisfactory reports of the recent W.C.T.U. District Convention, held last week at Waimate. were «*»ven bv the delegates, Mrs Day and Miss Sargent. Miss Henderson endorsed their remarks, and mentioned particularly the manv kindnesses thev haH all reived, the very friendly spirit which prevailed among *il throughout the conference, and of the insp'ration -jf meeting so many delegates. The speakers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their interesting and comprehensive reports. Mesdames Adkins. Price, and Suckline, in whose hand's were the arrangements for this social meetins. then <*isnensed a delicious afternoon tea. The meeting closed with the Benediction. BIRTHDAY PARTY. A very jolly time was spent on Tuesday evening when Mr and Mrs H. E. Green, Hoon Hay road, entertained a number of friends, on the occasion of their daughter, Mavis's twenty-first birthday. The rooms looked gay with red and lemon streamers, and spring flowers. At supper-time the usual toasts were honoured, Mr W. Hallaway presenting the guest of honour with a large gold key tied with red ribbon. The big kewpie off the cake was won by Mrs Wafforn, other competitions during the evening "being won by Misses P. Black, M. Sloan, B. Mayfield, L. Hughes, and Mr Glenday. Music was supplied by Mrs Warrilow and Miss McCracken. The guests included: Mr and Mrs H. C. Thrower, Mrs Green, Mr and Mrs W. Hallaway, Mr and Mrs W. Hughes, Mr and Mrs A. Warrilow, Mr and Mrs K. R. Walker, Mrs A. Humm, Mrs Wafforn Mrs F. Pierson, Mrs A. C. Andrew, Mrs Brown, Misses Una McCracken, R. Mayfield, M. Woodfield, Phyllis Swanston, M. Tyson, May and Doris Petrie, Gwen Gregson, Hazel Street, M. Johnson, Mavis and Bona Green, Laura Hughes, Phyllis Black, Margaret Sloan, T. Petersen, Messrs David Sloan, G. Jackson, Allan Cameron, B. Black T J. Sullivan, C. Hallaway, H. Glenday," F. and W. Thrower, Bert Cocks, George Petrie, J. Pierson, and A. Green. PARTY AT PENDALTON. At her home, "The Mill House," Fendalton, last night, Miss Diana Allen entertained a number of her friends at a very charming bridge party, given in honour of Miss Adrienne Acland -who is to be married on Tuesday. ' The guests included Miss Acland, Mrs James Palmer, Mrs Rossmore Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Eric Millton, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mrs Peter Hall, Mrs Ivan Wood, Mrs Lionel Cooke, Mrs Guy Colbeck, Misses Joan Cooper, Barbara Gibson, Margaret Stevenson, Nancy Gib- ! son, Isabel Turrell, Beatrice Cowper (Dannevirke), Molly Black, Margaret Anderson, Phyllis Francis, Margaret Todhunter, and Betty Macdonald. Have you anything to sell—Do you wish to buy? If so. a small advertisement in the classified section of The Para* will be all you need. 12 words Is, three insertions 2s 6d. —6