WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19805, 18 December 1929, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The X*dy Editor will be pleased to receive {ox publication la tfce "Women'* Corner" (tenia of social or person*i caws. Sack Item* sboald be folly antnentlcated, axtd engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence la laritod on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs Wrey Nolan (Gisborne) arrived in Christchurch yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs H. S. Lawrence, Garden road, Fendalton. Mrs Ben Howell and her two littledaughters (South Canterbury) are staying with Mrs George Rhodes, "Beverley." Mr and Mrs Fowler (Ceylon) are visiting Christchurch, and are staying with Mr and Mrs John Anderson, Armagh street West. Mr and Mrs Derek Westenra (Dunsandel) arrived in Christchurch yesterday after a visit to England. They made the return journey via America. Mrs William Nieholls has returned from an eight months' trip to England. Mrs James Ensor (North Canterbury) is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. \V. Andrew, Cashmere Hills. Mrs E. Marchant and famUy (Lower Hutt) have taken Mr W. J. Hunter's house at Sumner for the Christmas holidays. Miss Carol West-Watson, who attended the conference of the Institute of Pacific Relations at Kioto, Japan, as one of the official delegates from the Canterbury branch, has reached Sydney on her homeward journey. Miss WestWatson, who is the second daughter of Bishop and Mrs West-Watson, is expected to arrive in Christchurch on the 31st inst. Mr and Mrs Fred. Ward (Timaru) will be the guests of Mr J. Hegan, Southbrook, for the holidays. Miss Thelma Cusaek (Burwood) left on Monday evening for the North Island, where she will be the guest of Mrs E. B. Barnes, Matamata. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include Mr J. R. Bruce (Timaru), Mrs F. Beamsley (Seddon), Misses MeGrigor (Wellington), Mr J. Golightly (Wellngton) Mr R. Dobbie (Wellington), Miss M. Porter (Whangarei), M* G. Armstrong (Akaroa), Miss G. Moore (Christchurch), Mr Shand (Timaru), Mr A. Barnett (Morven), Mr John Brown (Lowcliffe), Mr R. Wild (Hokitika), Mr P. R. Talbot (Tiaiaru), Mr J. Boyd (Kaikoura), Mr J. Carr (Methvan), Mr J. Gow (Timaru), and Mrs Buckeridge (Blenheim). Guests at Warner's Hotel include Mr and Mrs E. Spain (Alexandra), Mr and Mrs Littledike, the Misses Littledike (Brisbane), Mrs G. Wright (Auckland), Mrs J. A. Blaikie, Miss Blaikie (Gore), Mrs Tomlinson (Oamaru), Miss Harrowell and Mrs Gower (Hamilton). On Saturday evening, in the Jellicoe Hall, the principals of the suburban school music classes, Mrs E. Dalton and Miss Clarice Bell, held a combined recital and fancy dress party to celebrate the Christmas season and the end of their term. A feature of the evening was the pianoforte items given by the little class students, and general surprise was expressed by the parents and their friends present at the high standard which has been reached by these young people, who have had no other than class tuition. The party which followed was greatly enjoyed by the 300 children who attended, and the arrival of Father Christmas at this juncture caused much excitement and merriment, especially when he began to distribute his presents. There were many pretty and original dresses, for which many prizes were awarded. "This year all the secondary school tennia matches were played at Wilding Park," said Miss Gibson in her annual report at the "Rangi-Ruru" prize-giving yesterday morning. "I do not know how other people view this, but I think it was a pity, and I am glad to hear that there is some probability of returning to the old order of things. It is not publicity that we want; this is not good for young people. What can be better than for one school team to entertain another, on their own school grounds, and to play, cheered on by the applause of their younger comrades, who, in their turn, are learning how a victory can be taken modestly, and a beating with a smiling face. Much of this training is lost. when the matches are played outside the school precincts." Give Slippers this Xmas—Special shipment suitable for Xmas Gifts just to hand. Delightful Animal Slippers for Children. Business as usual during rebuilding. H. Pannell and Co., 105 ManChester street, Christchurch. —6 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Busma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. —6 DON'T FORGET THE PICKLES. When you are planning the camp food list don't forget to include a bottle of Military Pickles. The relish and flavour that these famous pickles will give to the usual cold meat luncheon will cause such a heavy demand on them that perhaps it would be better to pack two bottles of Military Pickle instead of one! —2 During the absence of Mr and Mrs W. D. 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A number of friends on Monday afternoon paid a surprise visit to the home of Miss Elsie C. Smith, whose marriage takes place early nest week. Each lady brought a gift of preserved fruit. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Those present were Mesdames S. C. Smith, H. Adams, Herron, Manning, Robinson, Yellowlees, Bookman, Cook, and Weston, and Miss E. C. Smith. Miss Marjorie Buckhurst, who is to be married on Saturday, has been the guest of honour at many delightful parties .given during the past week. On Saturday morning. Miss Edith Hart (Rugby street) gave a party for her at Ballantyne's, and on Saturday evening, Mis 3 Ivy Webb (Norman's road) entertained a number of Miss P.uckhurst's friends at a pleasant "gift evening." A splendid array of goods with which to stock the pantry shelves of her new home was brought by friends to an evening party given by Mrs E. Blyth Buckhurst. " RANGI-RURU." In the fine grounds at "Rangi-ruru," Hewitt's road, yesterday forenoon, the annual distribution of prizes took place in the presence of a very large gathering of parents and interested friends, many of whom had come from the country for the occasion. Bouquets were presented to Mrs WestWatson, and Miss Gibson, by one of the junior pupils. Miss Gibson, in her annual report, said that in many ways the year had been uneventful. The health of the girls had been excellent, the attendance regular, and the changes on the staff few. She was pleased that five of the eight girls who had matriculated last year had returned to school. Amongst the girls who deserved special mention in their studies during the year were the winner of a high test in swimming, the winners of the senior and junior championship in tennis and others, who had done very well in sports. "I think," said Miss Gibson, "that this discredits the foolish theory that a 'swot,' to use school language, cannot be a sport, and indeed, unless scholarship does go hand in hand with sport, our school is not fulfilling its purpose." Good progress had been made in swimming. One girl had gained 83 per cent, in the award of merit test, others had gained honorary instructors' certificates, in addition to three teachers' certificates, 24 bronze medallions, thirteen profieiency certificates, and 13 elementary certificates. "As far as sport goes, I think," said Miss Gibson, "that 1929 has worthily borne the torch flung by 1928." The school had won the net ball shield offered to A grade teams from secondary schools, and the standard of tennis under the training of Miss Gray and the coaching generously given by Mr F. J. Murray had improved. The A team had won the Senior Shield offered to secondary schools, and all three teams A, B, and C had gone through the season without losing a match, until last week, when the A team was defeated by the Old Girls. After thanking Bishop and Mrs WestWatson for attending the gathering, Archdeacon Haggitt, Mrs Osmond Smith, the teachers and prefects for their loyal co-operation, Miss Gibson said, as a last thought to those who were leaving after many years at "Rangi-ruru": "I should like to quote a few words from our own King. 'Efficiency is much, but it is not all; we must never forget that education is a preparation for life, and that its true aim is the enlargement of the human spirit.' By that phrase, I take it that he means the awakening of a generous love and sympathy towards all with whom one comes in contact —the fundamental qualities of the true Christian." Bishop West-Watson exhorted the girls to seize the splendid opportunities offering them and suggested that they should read the works of Jane Austen, and Charlotte Bronte, thereby gaining knowledge of the difference in a woman's outlook on life in their time, compared with that of to-day. There was now, the Bishop said, hardly a profession or occupation that was not open to women, who enjoyed a full comradeship with men, but he warned the girls that greater privileges were attended with greater responsibilities, and it would be their duty, despite inevitable discouragements and disappointments to help to lift the burden from those who were bearing too much, and to make the world a better place. Mrs West-Watson then presented the prizes as follows: "VI. Upper—Margaret Harris Memorial Prize for Literature, Barbara Bruce. History: Margaret Ogilvie. VI. Lower—Glays Acton-Adams, Joyce Smith, Nona Hampton. French: Alison Carey. Mathematics: Joan Hillary, Ethel Morton. V. Upper—Helen Bretherton, Margaret Mathieson, Natalie Lough. History: Joyce Burt. V. Lower —Lorna Hicks, Hilary Fryer, Elisabeth Alpers, Margaret Hamilton, Hilary Longton, Nance Bhtnden. Consistent work: Ruth Royds, Jura Paterson. IV. Remove —Betty McLauehlan, Eleanor Denniston, Kathleen Joseph. Literature and composition: Natalie Hampton. Consistent work: Joyce Tanner. IV.a—Helen Bruce, Margaret Paterson, j Margaret Hayes, Jean McCracken, Alison MacI Gibbon, Joan Rutherford, Phyllis Scott. | IV.bl—Elaine Fryer, Huia Stables, Frances Thomas. IV.b2—Myrtle Stephens, Celia Reese, Joan Cuningham. Elva Atkinson, Audrey Gardiner. History: Helen Haskins. Consistent work: Mollie Paynter. Form 111. Mary Pearson, Helen Harper, Ruth Fear, Mary S. Hamilton. Form II. —Zoe Bowling, Peggy Davis, Kathleen Plowman. Dorothy Crozier. Form l.a —Trixie Meares, Mary Linzey, Erica Maefarlane, Helen Hamilton. Form I.b—Betty Evanß, Shirley Buchanan, Aldwith Taylor, Elizabeth Fear. Form I.b—Nancy Neave, Fay Fleetwood. Scriptnre—Joan Dunkley, Jean Paynter, Jean McCracken. Huia Stables, Joy Ridgen, Zoe Bowling, Betty Ackroyd. Dressmaking—Jean Hursthouse, Mary Rutherford. Sewing—Margaret Fowler. Ruth Boyds, Lucy Henning. Barbara Coop, Mary Coop, Zoe Bowling, Katherine Todhunter, Naida Gardiner. Drawing and Painting—Ellece Blank, Carol Barr, Irene Morton, Phyllis Digby. Music—(Theory) Elaine Perry, Gladys Acton-Adams. Jean Hursthouse, Margaret Hayes, Alison Mac Gibbon. Swimming—Gladys Acton-Adams, Florence Cannon, (beginners) Janice Royds. Cooking—Mollie Rogers, Joan Rutherford. Elocution—Joy Ridgen, Georgene Mulcock, Margaret Webb. Boarders' Prizes —General knowledge. Mary Alexander. Darning: Margaret Fowler, Hone Thornton. House prizes: Gladys ActonAdams. Ranei-Ruru Old Girls* Association Prizes — Joan Buchanan. Norah Newton. Drill—lnter-form Drill Cup: Senior School, Form V.: Junior School, Form 111. Silver bars: F. Cannon, I. Morton, J. Seymour, G. Acton-Adams. Tennis—Senior School champion singles: M. Mathieson. Junior School champion singles: H. Bruce. Senior School champion doubles: jO. Reese, A. Beadel. Junior School champion doubles: P. Coop, P. Wauehop. Tennis Colours—"W. Macßeth, L. Herdma-n. ; Hockey Colours—£. Webb, TJ. Fowler, M. Evans, H. Lewis, N. Newton, M. Alexander. Netball Colours—JJ. Blunden, R. Ogilvie. Prizes for the tennis tournament were given by Mrs R. C. Todhunter and Mrs C. L. Hart. i On account of the threatening weather, the I exhibition of drill prepared by the cirla was abandoned,