WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19972, 5 July 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be ploasod to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such itoms Bhou d be fully autbentlcated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women. Mr and Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp ("Silverton," Geraldine) arrived iu Christchurch yesterday, and are staying at Warwick House. Miss Kutli Wynn-Williams (Cashmere Hills) is returning to-morrow from a visit to the North Island. Mrs J. B. N. Norris (Fendalton) is visiting her daughter, Mrs R. P. Fisk, Silverstream, Wellington. Mrs Maurice Louisson ("Littlebourne," Shirley) is leaving on Monday for Wellington, where she will be the guest of Mrs John Russell, Wadestown. Miss Isabel Turrell (Fendalton), who has been visiting friends in the North Island, is returning to Christchurch tomorrow. Miss McDowell left Wellington by the Maunganui for Sydney, where she will spend the remainder of the winter. Mr and Mrs Rothenberp; arrived from the north by the ferry steamer yesterday morning. Miss Joan Cottrell and Miss Gwen Hislop arrived from Duncdin yesterday, and are spending a few days with Mrs A. C. Cottrell, Mori vale lane. Tho engagement is announced of lab Hamilton, fourth son of William Mcnzies, of Mcnzies Bay, to Dorothy Constance, second daughter of tho late Percy Morland Acton-Adams, of Clarence Reserve, Kaikoura, and of Mra Acton-Adams. The engagement is announced o£ Eileen Daisy, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Mifcdonald, St. Andrew's Squnre, Papanui, to David, youngest son of Mrs R. Crombie, Woodham road, Avonside.

Recent guests at Stonehurst Private Hotel, Gloucester street, include: —Tho Kev. Mr Seamer (Wellington), Miss Stopes (England), Mr Skelton (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Askew (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Telford (Wellington). Mr and Mrs Hensbridge (Glenavy), Mr McPherson (Hanmer), Miss Probe (Wellington), and Mr Loo (Wellington). ■ Great interest is being shown, both by residents of Cashmere Hills and of tlio City, in the Winter Carnival Cabaret, ■which is to be held on Saturday, July 12th, in the Masonic Hall, Cashmere Hills. Tho ballroom will represent a snow scene, and all kinds of attractive novelties will be and a ,hot snpper of pies, saveloys, baked potatoes, oyster soup, and steaming plum pudding will bo served. Miss Mulvany Gray and Miss Mary Menzies will give an exhibition dance.

A goodly number of ladies gathered at the social held in connexion the Oxford terrace B.W.M.U. on Thursday afternoon. Words of welcome to visitors were spoken by Mrs T. Voller. vice-president. Mrs Reg. Voller and Miss Lucy Boyd sang solos, Miss Stevens gave an interesting reading, and Mrs Norman Dawson recited. Mrs Takle spoke of a recent letter received from Miss Cowles, one of their missionaries in India, the dangers to the missionaries in Indin on account of the present unrest. The gifts handed in for mission work totalled a considerable sum. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies at the close of the meeting. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal inlude Mr and Mrs Hursthouse (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs White (Christchurch), Mr J. Logan (Nelson), Mr Lawlor, Mr and Mrs Lambert (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs A. T. Freeman Mr F. A. Turner (Wellington), Mr Kemp (Hawera), Mr and Mrs A. Jeavons (Dunedin), Mr C. Weighton (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs R. A. Littlejohn (Wellington), Mr L. Anderson (Kaikoura), Mr H. MeCalluin (I)unedin), Mr H. Williamson (Dunedin), Miss M. J. Goad (Hinds), Mr L. Milliken (Springfield), Mr L. Wright (Oainnru), Mr C. H. Devery (Parnassus), Mr A. V. Oliver (Grey- ! mouth), Mr and Mrs McKay (Greymouth), Mr D. Cowan (Greymouth), Ml- nnd Mrs Blick (Seddon), Mrs Norr:s (Dunedin), Mr P. H. Vickery (Invorcargill), Mr and Mrs Bulkeley (Timarn). Mr E. T? Pierce (Auckland), and Mrs H. Hartley (Waikau).

An attractive display of evening foot-wear in best quality Crepe de Chine Shoes in all shades and oolour is now showing at the James Shoe Store's Sale, 148 Armagh street. Tuese are smart styles with Spanish heels in courts and straps, selling at practicallv half-price. We dye to match any Dattern. —1

TALKS TO BACHELORS. So you had cold feet last night! Why don't you call at E. Cameron Smith's Pharmacy, Cathedral square, and buy an Eclipse Hot Water Bottle. The special features of the Eclipse are Ingrams patent non-leaking neck—best quality rubber—reinforced seams. Priced from 4s 9d. —6 KEEP SYDAL HANDY. To ensure your hands being smooth and soft you need Sydal all through the day. A little rubbed into your hands while doing housework, another "Sydalling" before your afternoon wash, and before you retire rub a little well in and leave it. It heals while you sleep. -2

First Boarder: "What! You say that your Unique Hot Water Bottle keeps hot longer than any you have ever had? Just how long does it keep w&rm?"

Second Boarder: "I oouldn'ttell you —you see I get up at 6.30 a.m. and my Unique is still quite warm then." —6 Superfluous hair destroyed bv "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. —6

The distinctive charm of smart fur neckwear is becoming increasingly popular with well-dressed women, and we would therefore draw attention to an extensive range of the latest in pelts which have just arrived and are being cleared at much reduced prices. We invite your inspection. McGIBBON'S, 154 Armagh street. —2

By virtue of being situated in the lowrent area, we are able to sell our furs at a cost that defies all local competition. Thie also enables us to execute every type of renovation at a minimum cost. London Pur Com pany, IX3 Armagh street; 'Phone 36-921. —7

Mrs P. J. Savill (Hanmer Springs), Mr and Mrs Erik Rutherford (Parnassus), Miss M. Reid (Dunedin), Mrs Mason (Wellington), and Mrs E. Philps and Miss Philps (Timaru) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs A. C. Sutfcon (Hakataramea) are guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson was re-elected president of the Christchurch branch of the Plunket Society at the annual meeting last evening. Votes of syinpathv in the deaths of Lady Rhodes and Miss M. V. Gibson, late Principal of the Christchurch Girls' High School, were passed at the annual meeting of the Christohureh branch of the Plunket Society last evening. Mr and Mrs S. A. Wliite (Greymouth), Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Miss D. Walton, Mr and Mrs T. McGee, and Miss B. McGee (Timaru). Mr and Mrs Dodgshun (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs R. Gould (Rotherham) are guests at Warner's Hotel. Much enthusiasm is being shown in the recently-formed junior branch of the Navy League, which has already nearly thirty members. Miss Joy Tennent is secretary, and the executive is now busy in arranging various activities for the members. i>uring the recent elocutionary competitions Miss Lucy Cowan's pupils obtained twelve first, twelve second, and twelve highly commended places with a scholarship for candidates under twenty-one j'ears, won by Miss I'sme Evans, who, two years ago, gained iimilar honours under sixteen.

ANNUAL DANCE.

Eloquent testimony of the fine spirit of good comradeship and mutual confidence that exists amongst members of the staff of the National Mortgage and Agoncy Company (Limited) was given last night, wnen the Company's annual dauce was held at tho Winter Garden. It proved a delightful gathering, well organised and well attended, a speciallywarm welcome being extended by tho local staff to representatives of the firm 'a Ashburton, Timaru, Waimate, and Cfreymouth branches. The members of the Committee, to wnose preliminary arrangements the success of the dance was due, were Miss M. Nelson, Messrs E. W. Wade, J. Y. Allan, and J. E. Manchester, with Mr W. D. H. Scott as an efficient and energetic honorary secretary. Music was supplied by the BaileyMarston Orchestra, and many amusing novelties were distributed. The guests of honour were Mr Walter C. Brydon, manager of the Christchurch branch, and Mrs Brydon, and representatives of the company from Ashburton, Timaru, Waimate, and Grcymouth. Mrs Brydon wore a handsome dress of black soupio satin, inset with black lace, and a black velvet wrap, banded with patterned gold lame. Miss Nelson, the only lady on the committee, wore an emerald green georgette frock, with yoke and hem of gold lace, and a wrap of gold and black brocade, with fur collar. Others present were Mesdames M. R. McDonald, L. G. Blumski, J. C. Harbut, Walter Williamson, A. Henderson, J. Y. Allan, W. H. Poore, A. V. 01liver (Greymouth), 11. A. L. Turner, R. H. Hayman, L. W. Barwell, J. Smith (Ashburton), J. D. Sprosen, W. B. Burnett, Stewart Christie, Cyril Jenkin, H. L. Jennings, Claude Muir, Mervyn Lawry (Cheviot), Noel Bobilliard (Ashburton), Misses Betty Shand, Joyce Williamson, Marjorie Nelson, K. Farrer, Kathleen Kennedy (A-shburton), Eileen McDonald, Daisy Smith, Jean < McCallum, V. Wilson, Dulcie Boyce, Joan Shand, Marjorie Lowry, ftuby Walker, Bita Collins, Mavis Wright, Grace Nicholls, Shirley James, Rae: Scott, Jean Rutherford, Edna Edmonds, Edna Miles, M. Lang, Joan Seabrook, Rani Stewart, Dorothy Mayo, Joan Taylor, Eileen Killner, Mabel Gudsell, Joan Gibson, Kathleen Duncan, Grace and Mary Hullett, Rhona Hoban, Thelma Gilling, Wiki Aird, Valmai Falloon, Enid Matson, Mendail Smith, Dorothy Clarkson, Edna Forrester, R. Clark, Jean Pierson, Winnie Burton (Ashburton), Marua Seabrook. Joan Redfern, Olive Woolcock, Helen Stephens, Jessie Mayo. Gwen Wansbrough, Ruby Ford, Agnes Brydon, Babe Wilson, Ailsa Wilson (Timaru), Phyllis Wilkinson, Irene Wildermoth, Marie Orchard, Ida Worthington, Joan Robinson, Lola Martin, Phyllis Cobden, Edna Cox, Winnie Beban, Veronica Bagrie, Dolly Bryce, Marion McCrostie, Madge Brocklehurst, Marie Chaney, Joan Dean, Nella Mayo, Doris Witbrock, Lina Cooper.

PHILLIPSTOWN KINDERGARTEN

The monthly meeting of the Phillipstown Kindergarten committee was held at the schoolroom on Tuesday, July Ist, when Mrs T. E. Taylor presided, and there were present Mesdames Manchester, Drayton, Woodham, Francis, and Miss Thomas. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Apologies were received from Mesdames Griffiths, Dunbier, and Sullivan. The school report showed:—Number on the roll, 70; highest attendance, 59; lowest attendance, 19; average attendance, 54. During the month a "mothers afternoon" was held at the schoolroom, Miss Hull speaking on the value and importance of kindergarten training. There was a Bplendid attendance and the mothers enjoyed the afternoon. Tea was provided, and served by the mothers. Visitors to the school included Mrs Sullivan (from the committee), and Miss Hardy, a missionary from India, who spent every morning of last week at the school. Subscriptions for the month were £2 15s 3d. Final arrangements were made for the coin afternoon to be held next week. On Tuesday evening a social was held at the schoolroom. Owing to the coldness of the night, there were not as many present as were expected. Miss Hull welcomed the parents, and musical items and games were enjoyed. Mrs T. E. Taylor spoke of the splendid work Mrs Empson had done for the school, both as a committee member, and as secretary. Mrs Empson had been a member of the committee for thirteen years, and much regret was felt at her resignation. Mrs Taylor, on behalf of the committee, then presented Mrs Empson, with a crystal vase, asking her to accept it with love, and every good wish. Mention was made also of the good work Mrs Dunbier had done on the committee, and regret was felt that Mrs Dunbier was unable to be present on account of sickness. Miss Gordon also spoke in appreciation of Mrs Empson's help. Miss Hull and Miss Suckling both thanked Mrs Empson for her interest in, and help at the school. Mrs Empson thanked the committee for their gift and kind words. Supper was served by the committee.

On Thursday last a meeting of the Eiccarton branch of the Girl Guides was held for the purpose of considering the question of encouraging the growth of the Guide movement in the Riccarton district. An effort is being made to promote the growth of a very strong companv of Guides and with this object in view a committee, comprising Mrs H. G. Livingstone (president), and Mesdames P. S. Wilding, A. H. A. Vivian, W. E. Walker, H. B. Whitta, H. S. S. Kyle, and Miss Elsa Whitta have decided to hold a garden party in Eiccarton at the beginning of November.