WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19928, 15 May 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased t© recelTO 'or publication in the "Women'■ Corner" items of social or personal news. Suck items ■nooid be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence la invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mrs Guy Scott and family (Fendaltou) are spending the school holidays at Rakaia Huts, where they are the guests of Mrs Herbert Lawrence. Miss Rose Guy ("The Grange")* Miss Evelyn Carpenter ("Hillcrcst," Fornside), and Miss E. G. Macdonald (Rangiora) are spending a few days in Timaru and Dunedin. Mr and Mrs C. Cholmondeley and family (Kaikoura), Mrs C. Kay (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Fox (Christchurch), Master Fox (Christchurch), Mr Prankard (Christchurch), Mr White (Dunedin), and Miss Pratt (Wellington) are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe. Mr and Mrs J. W. Bowen (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs Marsden (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Gerald Black (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs McGee (Timaru), and Mrs Roger Gould (Rotherham) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. C. Shand (Dunedin) are staying at the United Service Hotel. Mrs A. J. Hall (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs C. Anderson (Ashburton), and Mrs Zouch and daughter (Auckland) are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Christchurch visitors at the Chateau, Tongariro Park, recently, were Mrs Mary Wright, Mrs J. Higgs, Miss D. Milner, Miss E. M. Brown, Mrs Watson, Mr B. Watson, Mrs Downing, Mr and Mrs Alan Nicholls, and Masters B. and P. Nicholls. Miss Betty Giles (Woodford House, Hastings) and Miss J. Barker (Hawke's Bay) are staying with Miss M. Giles (Cambridge terrace). Miss J. Ewart. assistant mistress at the Woolston School, and Mrs Hutchinson, Saltwater Creek, retire from the teaching service at the end of May. The engagement is announced between Margaret May, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs J. R. Loughnan, of Fairlie, and Patrick Warren, youngest son of the late David Horatio Jennings and Mrs Jennings.

The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal include Dr. Brice (Invercargill), Mr J. Carr (Methven), Mr John Brown (Lowcliffe), Mr B. B. Meek (Oamaru), Mr D. A. Carty (Wellington), Miss McIntyre (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Spence (Wellington), Mr O. E. Dormer (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Uren (Christchurch), Miss Dorothy Mason (Timaru), Mrs Dalzell (Leeston), Mr and Mrs Marris (Wellington), Miss Ivy Olliver (Pleasant Point), and Miss Gretta Don Bournemouth, England). Guests at The Hermitage, Mt. Cook, during the past week were Mr and Mrs Haberfield, Mr and Mrs Dunlop, Mrs E. M. Williams, Mrs G. Wray, Miss Donald, Mr Oborn, and Mr J. P. Nolan (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Bentley, Mr E. W. Clarkson, Mr T. G. Hislop, Mr L. C. King, and Mr L. J. Schmitt (Wellington), Mr and Mrs I. Maxwell, Mr and Mrs J. Clarke, Mrs Arras, and Mr G. C. Arras (Dunedin), Mrs A. Kerr (Loburn, North Canterbury), Mr and Mrs Norden (Stratford), Miss Duncan, Miss Alexander, Miss Byden, and Mr Martin (Wanganui), Mrs Janet Barry, and Mrs D. Bechor (Sydney), Miss E. Betterley, Miss B. J. Warburton, and Miss.M. H. Rooke (England), and Miss Joyco Pierce (Hilton).

The death of Miss Alison Henderson, who rendered valuable service on behalf of invalid soldiers during the war, occurred at Auckland at the week-end. Miss Henderson and Miss Evelyn Firth were joint superintendents of the Epsom Convalescent Home, which was used for invalid soldiers. On the death of Miss Firth, Miss Henderson acted as superintendent. When the home was closed, Miss Henderson was superintendent of the Epsom nursing division of the St. John Ambulanco Association. She took a keen interest in children, and acted on the Advisory Board of the Plunket Society. When in Christchurch formerly Bhe was instrumental in establishing a children's home at New Brighton. Miss Henderson had not enjoyed good health for the past five years. With the object of assisting to raise the money required to send Canterbury's swimming representatives to the British Empire Games, a dance will be held in the Canterbury Automobile Association's Hall on Friday, May 23rd. The members of the committee are Misses Peggy Pearson and Sybil East, Messrs G. B. Laurie, S. Taylor, B. Sinclair, and N. Orchard (hon. secretary). An energetic committee of Darfield ladies, with Mrs B. G. Robinson as secretary, have preparations almost complete for the ball, which is being held on Friday night to raise funds for the local swimming baths. RELIEF FOR BAD LEGS. Varicose Veins and Ulcers can now be successfully treated by the New Swiss Zedeno Porous Leg Bandages. They bring welcome relief, do not have to be replaced every morning, and although very light and comfortable give firm support. Zedeno Bandages are obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, Cathedral square. ■ —6 SUDDEN WEATHER CHANGES. Cold one night—mild the next. The Budden changes in temperature which we are experiencing at present make it very necessary to have a hot water bottle ready for immediate use. Insist on the Unique when you choose your hot water bottle. The Unique keeps warmer many hours longer and will last for years. Besides it's British and Best. —6 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Busma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6a. Florence Hullen, C.M.D.. 7 Courtenay place, Wei lington. Send stamped addressed en velopo for particulars. —8 Furs that are made from perfect ilcins are becoming increasingly popular and essential to every lady of good taste. ' We are now displaying a large and varied selection of fur coats, chokers, stoles, and necklets, at most attractive prices. Renovations executed at shortest notice. London Fur Co., 113 Armagh street. —2 EUGENE WAVES 2GNS. Eugene Waves from only 2gns are being enjoyed by clients of the wellknown firm of Hair Specialists, R. and M. Bcattie. Alt ough the charges have been so drastically reduced the same personal attention and the same superior quality of work is maintained. Mr Beattie himself executes all waving. 'Phone 30-988 for an appointment. 748 Colombo street, above Chisnall and Stewart. —1 SYDAL YOUR HANDS! The sudden changes of temperature of this Benson of the year are a fruitful source of that distressing affliction, chapped hands. A certain cure, however, will be found in the use of Sydal. not only a cure but also a preventive. By its use the skin is kept smooth, soft, and white, and the hands there- I fore retain all their usefulness and . warm. __g,

WEDDINGS. ANDERSON—OAKLEY. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, was thronged with friends and well-wishers yesterday afternoon, when the marriage was celebrated of Madeline, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Oakley, of Ashburton and Claude, only son of Mr and Mrs W. J Anderson, of Memingtou. A hank- of bronze chrysanthemums, scarlet geraniums and autumn tinted Miaee in the front of the church, arScaUy arranged by friends of the bride, formed an unusually picturesque setting for the brida party. The Rev A. G. Irvine was the officiating minister, and he was assUted by the Rev. W. Marshall. Miss L Wati played suitable nuptial music The bride, who entered the church with her father, to the strains o* Mendelssohn's Wedding March wore a simple frock of cream silk velvet, cut on classical lines with skirt falling ankle length at the back. A line of small satin buttons down the centre back of the bodice and a knot of orange blossom at the scalloped waist line .were the only trinuning. Arranged from a French Juliet cap of pearls, the deep cream embroidered silk net veil formed a long train and a sheaf of Nurse Cavell chrysanthemums was carried. rq,»: B + Misses Vera Davidson, of Christchurch, and Rita Anderson (sister ot the bridegroom) attended the bride. They wore burgundy silk velvet pocks, cut on similar lines to the brides frock. Their long vandyked bodices were finished at the back of the neckline with bows of gold lined velvet which fell to the skirt hem. They wore burgundy felt hats with velvet leal trimming, and each carried a sheaf or bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was supported by «"" John Oaklev (brother of the br.de). and Mr Donald Bruce. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a lucky horseshoe bv Edward Curtis. At tha reception, which was held at "Oakburn." the residence of the bride's parents, about 150 guests were entertained. The reception rooms .were decorated with roses and chrysanthemums, and the large marquee with masses of autumn foliage and streamers of burgundy and gold to tone with the bridesmaids' frocks. Mrs Oaklev. who received her guests on the lawn, wore a handsome dark navy blue face cloth coat with skunk collar and cuffs over a satin charmeuse frock. Her small satin hat was trimmed with white osprey, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs W. J. Anderson wore a sage green crepe luerefcia frock with colourful trimmings, under a black fur coat, and sage green felt hat. and she carried a bouquet of orange-tinted The bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs Henderson, of Dunedin. wore a frocK of black charmalaine. under a seal coat, and a black hat. She carried a nosv of violets. Later in the afternoon, when Mr and Mrs Claude Anderson left by motor for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a deep green crepe de chine frock under a bottle green face-cloth coat, with fur trimming, and a small green hat. McPHERSON—BOLOSKI.

The wedding was celebrated recently at Marshland of Agnes, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Boloski, and Eric, second son of Mr and Mrs McPherson, of St. Albans.

Our Lady of Lourdes' Church, Marshland, was beautifully decorated ior the occasion with autumn-tinted chrysanthemums, and the ceremony was performed by the Bev. Father J. Hanrahan, of Papanui. Miss Doreen Blackburn was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of ivory brocaded satin, falling in graceful folds to the ankle. The bodice had sleeves of lace and was finished at the waist-line with a lace waterfall and diamonto ornament. From a coronet of orange blossom hung a beautifully embroidered veil of Brussels net, which formed a long train. She wore a string of pearls, and carried a Bhower bouquet of Madonna lilies and hothouse flowers. The bride was attended by her three sisters. Miss Dorothy Boloski, as chief bridesmaid, wore a sleeveless frock of pale green georgette, the flared skirt having an uneven hemline, and the scalloped bodice finished with a cape trimmed with gold lace, and carried a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and hothouse flowers. Misses Ella and Kathleen Boloski were dressed alike in frocks of apricot georgette, with skirts falling ankle length in four peaks. From their lace yolked bodices fell slightly flared capes, edged with gold. Both carried autumn-tinted bouquets. The three maids wore soft fawn felt hats upturned in front, and each wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr Hector McPherson attended his brother as best man. Messrs George and Dick Boloski, brothers of the bride, acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony the breakfast was held at Dixieland, and was followed by a dance. The bride's mother received the guests, wearing a frock of navy celanese relieved with gold, and a hat of navy satin to match. She carried a bouquet of violets and maidenhair fern. Mrs McPherson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of navy crepe de chine relieved with fawn, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. When leaving later for their honeymoon, the bride travelled in a frock of plum-coloured . marocain, niggerbrown facecloth coat, and hat to one. . NANKIVELL—FORBES. A very pretty wedding was celebrated recently at St. Paul'B Church, when Rita Myrtle, eldest daughter or Mr and Mrs Forbes, of Roker street, Spreydon, was married to Lester Norman, fifth son of Mr and Mrs T. Nankivell, of Dallington. The Rev. W. Bower Black officiated, and the church waß decorated with pink and white flowers. Mr Norman Williams was organist. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away. She wore a longsleeved frock of ivory georgette, with a deep yoke of ivory silk lace and scalloped skirt of georgette edged with wide lace to match the yoke, which fell gracefully in four points to the ankles. Her veil of soalloped embroidered tulle, which fell in soft folds to form a train, was arranged plainly across the head and held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was of pale pink and white hothouse flowers. The bridesmaids, Misses Hazel and Mabel Forbes (sisters of the bride) wore frocks of mauve and peach georgette respectively with shirred bodices, the scalloped skirts falling in uneven hemlines. Both wore bandeaux of silver leaves and carried shower bouquets of mauve and peach hothouse flowers to match their frocks. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Arthur Hooker as best man and Mr Len. Hale was groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with two horseshoes, one from Miss Daphne Nankivell (niece ot the bridegroom )and the other, made in Lodge colours of blue and orange and finished with silver bells, by Miss Jean Blundell. The members of the Orange Lodge formed a guard of honour, holding streamers of blue and orange. The guests were afterwards entertained at the Winter Garden, where

Mrs Forbes (the bride's mother) received the guests, wearing a navy frock of chartreuse green silk handembroidered in fawn, and a navy hat to match. She carried a bouquet of golden-shaded hothouse flowers. Mrs Nankivell (mother of the bridegroom) wore a black satin frock trimmed with lace and black satin coat, with hat to match. She carried a bouquet of red hothouse flowers. The bride left later for her wedding tour wearing a black satin dross, a navy silk coat, and small navy felt hat.' HURST—KING. A wedding of interest recently celebrated at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, was that of Miss Colleen Mabel King to Mr Sydney R. J. Hurst. The Rev. W. Bower Black officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr P. S. Duncan, wore an ivory crepe satin frock with tightfitting bodice and long sleeves, the skirt having two circular tiers, revealing a drooping hem of Chantilly lace. Her veil, arranged from a cap of lace and posies of orange blossom, was of Brussels net, and she carried a bouquet of white and pink roses with maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Doris James, wore pale pink crepe de chine and a large felt hat with bouquet of pink roses. Mr Charles Oliver was the best man. After the ceremony, a social gathering was held at the Cafe Cecil, where Mrs P. S. Duncan acted as hostess. She wore a black and white paillette and georgette ensemble, with fox furs and close-fitting hat, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Mrs Hurst, the bridegroom's mother, wore black crepe de chine, trimmed with blue and grey, and small hat to match, with bouquet of autumn flowers. Mr and Mrs Sydney Hurst left later for their honeymoon tjur in the North Island, the bride travelling in a navy blue silk ensemble relieved with grey and dark wine-coloured coat, with small hat to match. She carried a beautiful handbag, the gift of the bridegroom. PRESENTATIONS AT COURT. LIST OF DOMINION VISITORS. (UNXTBD PIUBS ASSOCIATION— B7 ELECTRIC TH.KORAPH—COPTMGBT.) LONDON, May 13. Ordinarily Court presentations of visitors from the Dominions are undertaken by the wife of the Secretary for State; but as Lady Passneld, wife of the Dominion Secretary, refuses to adopt a title or attend a Court, Lady Parmoor is carrying out the duties. Those to be presented at Court on Thursday include Mesdames Wilford, Leitch. Addison, and MacCartney. Mrs Wilford will present Mesdames H. &• Davis and J. L. Findlay, and Misses Sheila Dumbleton, Stella Murray (formerly of Christchurch), and Meta Nixon, of Christchurch; Mesdames Hubert Nathan and Bruce Rennie. of Wellington; Miss Joan Kelly, of Napier; Miss Elena Helmore, of Timaru; and Miss Virginia Nichols, of Oamaru. Mrs Hubert Nathan will present her daughter, Joyce, at the fifth Court on July 10th. BALL AT SPRINGSTON. The Springston Hall was filled with dancers when the members of the local tennis club held their annual ball. Blue and gold streamers, bright coloured blossoms, and butterflies' made the hall very attractive. Music was supolied by Misa Moore's Orchestra (Christchurch; and Messrs Nash, Wright, Hoskins, and Duff acted as M.C.'s. The lady supporters of the club attended to the supper arrangements, and Miss J. Wright acted as secretary of the dance committee. During the evening many novelty dances were introduced. Miss McKay and partner were the winners of the lucky" ispot competiton. CONCERT AT RECEIVING HOME. On Monday evening a concert party, organised by Mrs J. C. Holmes and Miss Doris Webb, visited the Receiving Home, and provided a very enjoyable entertainment. Before the commencement of the programme Mrs Holmes referred to the lamented death of Sir George Clifford, who had always been most sympathetic and generous in providing cars for the concert parties. On her suggestion a motion of sympathy with his bereaved relatives was carried, all present standing in silence. Those contributing to Monday night's programme were Miss Wavcney Bowbyes, Miss G. Langridge, and Mr Francis (songs), Mr Evans (violin solos), and Miss Webb (monologues). Accompaniments were played by Miss Langridge, Miss D. Webb, and Mr Sayes. Cars were lent by Mr McCrostio and Mr Priddis. DANCE AT "MEDBURY." On Tuesday evening Mrs E. J. Chennells gave a dance in honour of Misses Nancy and Sheila Ronaldson, visitors from Wellington. The dance was held in the gymnasium at "Medbury," music being supplied by electric radio. Supper was served in the school dininghall. The guests were Mrs' D. Gebbie, Mr and Mrs A. McMaster, Mr and Mrs Carr (Auckland), Misses Nancy and Sheila Ronaldson, Ethel and Jean Gebbie, Kathleen Hoare, Cressy, Joy Tennant, Ella McGibbon, Monica Tempieman, Kathleen Price and Eifie Selby, Dr. G. Rich, Messrs I. Ollivier, Stone-Wigg, Harrison, Coop, Young, Black, Turnbull, Buchanan, Rattray, Day, Smyth, and Penlington. SURPRISE PARTY. A party of young people fiom Shirley recently paid a surprise visit to the home of Mr and Mrs R. H. Collins (St. Martins), where a very pleasant evening was spent in parlour games and amusing competitions, which were won by Miss Ella Crosbie and Mr W. J. Salkeld. After a dainty supper had been dispensed and further games enioved the singing of "Auld Lang Syne' 1 brought the very happy evening to a close. HOCKEY. CORRECTED DRAW. The following is the corrected draw for the Ladies! Senior B games on Saturday:Digby's v. Rangiora, at Hagley No. 1. . at 3 p.m. (Mr S. Hocking); Technical v. Trinity, at Ensor's road, at 3 p.m. (Mr J. HocKing); Waimairi v. Aranui, at Hagley No- l, at 1.80 p.m. (Mr S. Hocking); Southbrook v. Hornby, at Hagley No. 2, at 3 p.m. (Mr J. H Jones). . The men's junior match, Sydenham a . j. Technical B, has beon transferred «om Enßor's road to Sydenham Park.