WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20010, 19 August 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication In the "Women's Corner" Items of social or personal news. Such Items ahoud be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on an; matters affecting, or of interest to, , women. j Mr and Mrs Vincent Ward, who spent yesterday in Christchureh ou their way from luvercargill, left last night for Wellington. Air and Mrs G. M. Smart (Nelson) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Mrs Andrew Brown, Elgin, has been visiting Mrs Ernest Stevens, Peterborough streot. Dr. W. A. Chappie, who has been staying with his sister, Mrs A. A. McDonald. Wai-iti. road. Timaru, has left for Wellington The engagement is announced of Miss Ruth Scannell, only daughter of Mr and Mrs David Scannell, of Hastings, and Mr Gordon Clirystall, Tikirere. Moawhango, son of the late Mr W. Chrvstall, and of Mrs Clirystall, of Christchureh. The latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal are Mr T. H. Booster (Governor's Hay), Mrs Johnston (North Canterbury), Mrs Miller (North Canterbury), and Mr It. W. Simpson (Timaruj. Mr and Mrs Strange (Christchureh), ■ Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford (ChristMiss Barlass (Christchureh), Miss Whitcombe (Sydney), Mr Morris (Dunodin), Mr Lawlor (Kurow), and Mr W. McNeill (Dunedin) are among the recent arrivals at the New Brighton Cafe, New Brighton. Miss Merle Sowden, who has recently joined tho staff of the West Christchurch School, was entertained at afternoon tea by the teachers of the Waltham School. The headmaster, Mr Wickes, after congratulating Miss Sowden on her promotion, referred to her good work at Waltham School, and asked her to accept, on behalf of the staff, an electric reading lamp. The pupils of Standard V. presented her with a picture and wished her every success in her new position. St. Margaret's College will hold its annual bazaar on Thursday, August 21st, 2.30 to 8, in the School Hall, Cranmer square. The bazaar will bo opened at 2.30 by Miss Julius, and it is hoped that a large number of friends of the school will be present. The bazaar is in aid of the charities supported by the school, viz., the Kilburn Orphanages in England, St. Saviour's Orphanage, and the Melanesian Mission. National dances in costume will bo performed by some of tho children at 3.15 and 7 p.m., and afternoon tea will be obtainable. The Christchureh Male Voice Choir, under Dr. J. C. Bradshaw, visited tho Soldiers' Sanatorium, Cashmere, on Saturday, and gave a most enjoyable concert to the patients and staff. . Tho choir's brightest numbers, accompanied and unaccompanied, were sung, including "Laughing" and a group of sea chanties. Solos were contributed by Messrs S. C. Andrews, E. Rogers, A. J. Allen, F. 0. Penfold, H. E. Hamilton, R. S. H. Euchanan, W. J. Richards, and J. Graham Young. Accompanying the choir were Miss Mabelle Esquilant, who sang several delightful songs, and Miss Aileen Warren, the society's accompanist, who did excellent service as accompist to the soloists. Mr F. A. Judkins played* the accompaniments to several of the choir numbers. A vote of thanks, moved by the secretary bf tho Social Committee, and carried enthusiastically, was responded to by Dr. Bradshaw. RED DIAMOND CLUB. Thousands of children in New Zealand have joined the Red Diamond Club. This club is open to all youngsters who eat Red Diamond O-tis or Red Diamond Flakies for breakfast. Made from the oat, these foods are highly nourishing and build up strong, healthy boys and girls. Mothers can buy the Red Diamond products from all grocers. —3 Lord and Lady Blcdisloe specially ccmmented on the very fine shoe exhibit by Suckling Bros., Ltd., at the Winter Show. For beauty, fashion, and technique these shoes can compare more than favourably with any Continental or American production. —1 DANDRUFF EMBARRASSMENT. Dandruff is a social sin, and quite unnecessary when such an effective treatment as tliat offered by R. and M. Beattie is offered to the women of this City. R. and M. Beattie, 748 Colombo street, above Chisnall and Stewart's, are specialists in all scalp, skin, and hair troubles, and should be consulted should the slightest necessity arise. —1 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusina" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars —6 "SHE LIKED HER BOTTLE." Grandma was very fond of her bottle —she had been for years Now- don t jump to conclusions Grandma's fondness is for a Unique Hot Water Bag She likes her Unique because it never leaks, and keeps hot so long. Ask your dealer for a Unique. —*> SCEPTICAL ABOUT SYDAL? Have you put down as "advertiser s talk" all you have read about Sydal. though you still suffer with chapped and rough hands? Send 3d in stamps, with name and address, to Sydal Pty.. Kent terrace. Wellington, for a trial | sample to prove that Sydal is a wonderful hand emollient. " EGGS FOR XMAS. Eggs for Xmas use should be preserved now with Ovolihe. A Is 6d jar of Ovoline preserves 360 eggs and will keen them as fresh as new laid for months. Ovoline is a paste, not a messy liquid, and no packing is required with it. Ask your grocer for Ovoline and refusfe all imitations —1 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 Fur Com pany, 113 Armagh street; 'Phone 37-323. —6

A presentation of a dinner Bervice and linen waß made to Miss Evelyn Barson_ by the members of the High street 'staff of T. Armstrong and Co., Miss Barson having left the employ of the firm in view of her approaching marriage. In the third round of the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Championship, played at Shirley yesterday, Miss Ma barley Bead el beat Miss Edna YV'hito-Parsons, and Miss B. Gould beat Mrs M. H. Godby. In the semifinal, Miss Chrystall will play Miss Gould arid-Miss Beade] will play Miss B. Rutherford. The annual stafif dance of Calder Mack ay and Co., Ltd., will be held at Dixieland on Thursday evening. Invitations have been issued by the Insurance Officers' Guild of New Zealand, Christohurch district, for their annual dance, to be held in the Winter Garden on Tuesday, September 2nd. NAVY LEAGUE DANCE. Last night the girls' branch of the Navy League entertained the petty officers and men of 11.M.5. Dunedin at a very cheery dance at the Navy League Hall, and, after supper, at a skating party. Inspiriting music was supplied by the warship's dance band, under the conductorship of Bandmaster Barnett. Those present included Mr and Mrs 0. J. Treleaven, Miss Creswell, Misses Joy Tennent, Joan Nicoll (Ashburton), Gwen and Patricia Scott-feaker, Betty Simpson, Cushla Mitchell. Ethel Gcbbie, Ruth Buchanan. Judith Jamieson, Nancy and Beth Green, Marjorie Moon, Betty Treleaven, Cynthia Fisher, Estelle and, Ethelda Brice, Meudail Smith, Enid Matson, Joan McLeod, Gladys Melrose, Phyllis Agar, Marguerite ■ Minson, Beth Bacon, Pauline Kitto, Maude Kitto, Janet Williams. Nancy Mathieson, May Cracroft Wilson, Betty Kiver, Dorothy Lewis, Vivienne Kendall, Mary Nutting, Tiria anil Kaara Trent, and April McLean. I PARTY AT CADENA. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the Cadena Tearooms recently when Mr and Mrs C. Donald, of Belfast, were presented by their patrons with a handsome canteen of cutlery, in honour of their recent marriage. Mrs E. Berryman made tho presentation, and on her \ own behalf presented Mr Donald with a silver split-second stop-watch. Mr A. Anderson was in charge of arrangements, and toasts were proposed j by Mr Sutton (Lyttelton), Mr J. W. Murphy (Wellington), Mr T. G. Fox, Mr J. N. Clarke, and Mr J. Boyle. An enjoyable dance followed. Tho following were present: Mrs E. Berryman (Wellington), Mr and Mrs | J. W. Murphy (Wellington), Mr and Miss Sutton (Lyttelton), Mr and Mrs C. P. Cameron (Lyttelton), Mrs Drumm, Mrs Les Marston, Mr and Mrs C. 11. Sheppard, Mr and Mrs J. G. Boyle, Mr and Mrs J. It. Dingall, Misses Eileen and Phyliss Bush (Sumner), Mr and Mrs A. E. Ives, Mr and Mrs C. S. Donald, Mr and Mrs E. Andrews, Mr and Mrs G. Deyell, Mr and Mrs H. M. Boyle, Mr and Mrs H. Archer (Itangiora), Misses Hilda and Aileen Archer (Rangiora), Mr and Mrs P. Wilkes, Mr and Mrs Loffhagen, Mr and Mrs Flattery, Miss Jolly Frame, Miss Agnes Campbell, Miss Lexie Thomson, Miss Edna Cheethan, Miss R. Simpson, Messrs Blake, 0. Hooper, D. Spenco, F. Kidd, T. G. Fox, J. N. Clarke, H. Lorrigan (Wellington), Muir, A. H. Busch (Sumner), D. Watt (Wellington), Pancard, J. Shaw (A.uek» | land), F. Cotton (Wellington), and A. : Andrews. Y.W.C.A. DANCE. » At the Club-room of the Y.W.C.A. tho girls of the Hostel entertained their friends at a pleasant little dance. The elub-room was prettily decorated and supper was served in tho dining-room, where the tables were gay with pink and mauve flowers. Miss E. Gill, secretary for the Hostel, received the guests wearing a handsome gown of black velvet. Among those present were Misses Isabel Bymes, Frances Leonardo, May Ballinger, Una Wilson, Phyllis Swanston, Ellie Grofski, Grace Smith, Sylvia Cowell, Nancy Poynton, Elsie Garden, Revina Green, Rita Moir, Eileen and Patricia Moir, Mavis- Reeves, Joyce Taylor, Nancy Glen, V. Dunn, Lilian Smith, Esther Macßae, Messrs F. Steel, L. Watt, B. Burns, J. Lane, T. Martin, D. Dick, N. Mowatt, Norman, L. Stevenson, J. Palairet, A. Wagner, Blake, Wilkinson, A. Isdale, D. Scrimshaw, R. Grant, Rutherford, Graham, and Boycc. W.C.T.U. The usual fortnightly meeting of tho Christchurch branch of tho W.C.T.U. was held on Wednesday. In the absence of Miss Henderson, Mrs Adkins presided. Temperance facts were read. Letters of thanks for sympathy were read from Lady Stout and family, from the relatives of Mr Fred Page, also from Mrs Gilmour, acknowledging sympathy in her illness. The treasurer reported that the recent jumble sale raised over £8 for the funds. Correspondence was read from Mrs Cracroft Wilson (president of the Plunket Society) regarding Violet Day; several members volunteered to assist in the coming street collection. Mrs Cooper was elected as representative on the executive of thi Spring Fair Committee. Mesdames Adkins and Glenn were elected to assist her to collect goods for the stalls, and all members are invited t6 assist in every way possible. Mrs Day was elected hospitality convener, and members were asked to offer the hospitality of their homes to the visitors to the convention 'in September. It was decided to celebrate the birthdays of the senior members, Mesdames Israelsen and Pedler, at the next meeting. The meeting closed with the Benediction. SOCIAL EVENING. * W.E.A. students and their friends held a social evening on Saturday. Exhibitions of Scottish and Irish dances were given by Misses Marjorie and Joyce Fraser. The accompaniments were supplied by Mr Donald Fraser on the bagpipes. Mr F. T. Eullen gave songs, and Mr Greenwood two monologues. Games and dancing were organised, and the social committee supplied refreshments. PHANTOM RED ARRIVES Phantom Red, the new colour which Paris and Hollywood are crazy over, is already obtainable in Rouge and Lipstick from E. • Cameron Smith, Chemist. New Regent Theatre Build- . ing. You will like this wonderful shade. It is the tint of health, blends with ' any complexion, blonde or brunette, ana is very easy to apply. —6