WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Tie Lady Editor will be pleated | to receive for publication In the I "Women's Corner" itezna of social > or personal news. Such item* [ Ebou.d be fully authenticated, mid engagement notices must bear tbe signatures of botli parties. Correspondenco Is invited on an; I mattors affecting, or of Interest to, women. Mrs M. E. Tripe, the well-known Wellington artist, who is afc present visiting England, is returning to Aevv Zealand by tbo Rangitane, leaving London, on the 25tli inst. Miss Betty 1-hslop (Wellington) is th© guest of Mrs William Trolove, ''The Shades," Marlborough. Mr and Mrs Hurst Seager leave by the Maunganui on Thursday next for Sydney, en route t'oi Europe.

Mr and Mrs A. O. MacGillycuddy left for Wellington on Saturday night after a three months' stay in Christchurch. They will make a tour of the North Island, and -will return to Sydney in November.

Mrs C. R. Craytborno (Sumner) has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Judy Bourn (Auckland) is the guest of Dr. and Mrs Bowie (Gisborne). Misses D. A. and M. Cooper (Pembroke), Mrs B. It. Macdonald (Geraldine), and Mrs H. M. Teacher (Glasgow) are guests at Warner's Hotel.

Mr nnd Mrs R. W. McCroath (Gore) arc staving at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. J. Couains and .Mist. Cousins (Wellington) and Miss llolloway (.Wklnnd) are guests at the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs A. 1. Fraer returned from Wellington en Saturday after attending a meet in,/ of the Prisons Board the previous day. Advice received by cable auuouueea the engagement of Norrie, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwiek, of "Briukburn," Dunediu, to Lieutenant J. H. F. Moat, of the Green Howards, only son of the late Mr John Moat, of "Colin House,'' Duninurric, County Antrim, Ireland. Mrs It. Millton, who has been the guest of Mrs John Elmslie, MurrayAynsley Hill, is now staying with Mrs E. B. Millton, Birch Hill, Rangiora. Mrs Charles Gordon (Hawke's Bay) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday morning, and is staying at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs H. B. Johnson and family (Otaio), who have been visiting Eng land, art* returning to Christchurch tomorrow.

Miss A. Cookson, Lady Superintendent of the Wellington Hospital, is arriving in Christchurch on Saturday, to visit her sister, Mrs F. W. Freeman, "Jesmond," Cashmere Hills. Miss Betty Webb (Murray place), who has been staying with Mrs F. G. M. Raymond, Tiraaru, is returning to Christchurch. to-day. On Saturday evening, the New Brighton Association Football Club held another very successful dance in Joyland Theatre. Music was supplied by Mr N. Carson's Orchestra. Those present included a. number of footballers from Sumner, who played in the inter-borough Rugby during thf> after noon. ,

The engagement is announced of Kathleen Blundell, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Price, Wellington, and William George Webb Reid, Hubli, Bombay Presidency, India, only son of Mr W. G. W. Reid, London, England. The engagement is announced of Gwendolin Sibylla, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs David Dori, Riccarton, to John, youngest son of Mr and Mrs P. Gorinski, Inyercargill. Mr and Mrs R. Lowry (Auckland); Mr D. Kirk (Waipukurau), Mr E. jacobson (Wellington), Miss M. L'Arards (Wellington), Mr J. E. Oliver (Wellington), Mr and Mrs J. W. Wood (Ashburton), Mr J. Fletcher (Ashburton), Mr J. Nesbit (Dunedin), Mr O. E. Dormer (Dunedin), Mr P." Finlay (Duuedju), Miss N. Dullcan (Timaru), Mr 3 J. O'Callaghan (Timaru), Miss P. Pringle (Timaru), Mrs Scott (Timaru), Miss I. Green (Timaru), Mrs Grant (Timaru), Mrs Bruce (Timaru), Miss M. Tizard (Timaru), Miss W. Tizard (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Elms (Timaru), Mr N. Cramond (Timaru), Mr J. McKay (Timaru), Mr B. Wright (Timaru), Mr C. Shaw (Timaru), and Mr D. 8. Kemshed (Timaru) are the latest arrivals at the Hotel Federal. Miss Leila Barker and Mr Leicester Eade, whose marriage takes place early next month, were guests at a "gift evening" given in their honour on Thursday in the East Belt Sunday School HaJl, by the Bluebird Fireside Circle, and the Bible Classes of the East Belt Methodist Church. Tbe evening passed very happily with games, and after supper the opening of the many parcels containing acceptable gifts caused much interest. The combined gift of the Fireside Circle was an antique brass flower bowl. A surprise party, organised l\v some of the Shirley bowlers, paid a visit to Mr and Mrs D. Mcintosh, Chrystall street. An enjoyable evening was cpent with music arid competitions. Those present were Mr and Mrs Melntosh, Mr and Mrs J. Kearney, Mr and Mrs 'J. Robb, Mr and Mrs J. Carter, Mr and Mrs J. Johns, Mr and Mrs W. Frankland, Mr and Mrs W. Ramsay, Mr and Mrs J. Dingle, Miss Phyllis ! Dingle, Mr and Mrs Kington,'Mr and I Mrs G. Morrison, and Mr and Mrs F. Williams.

Recent guests at Fox Glacier Hostel, Weheka, South Westland, include Misses White, Ford (Dunedin), Father Langdou (England), Messrs Marsac, Morris, Watkina (Christchurch), McKenzie (Christchurch), Gillen (Greymouth), H. Newman (Hokitika), P. Gay (Christchurch), Miss Du Faur (Sydney), Messrs Evans (Queensland), White, Brecken (Auckland), Miss Mclndoe, Mr Melridoe, Mr and Mrs Chaniptaloup (Auckland), Messrs Morris (2), Mr and Mrs Morris (Lyttelton), Mr and Mrs Inkersell (Wellino'ton), Miss Carroll (Hokitika), Miss M. Ruane (Greymouth), Miss Hadler (Reefton), Miss Stopforth (Hokitika), Messrs G. A. Johnston (Greymouth), Thomas (Greymouth), Mr and Miss Bouterey (Greymouth), Mrs Shaw, Mr Sha.w, Mrs Hansby and sou (Westport).

Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma'" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £o 12s tkl Florence Hullen. CM D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. —6 MILD, SWEETSFLAVOURED WORCESTER. Have you tasted the very latest in sauce flavours? The mild sweet-flav-oured Military Worcester brand. Don't let this treat escape your table. Make a point to-day of asking your grocer for Military Worcester Sauce. Only Is 3d a quart bottle at all stores. It tastes better and lasts longer. —2

DANCE AT CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

ATHLETIC CLUB'S FUNCTION

As is customary out the ocasion of the spring meeting of the Canterbury College Athletie Club, the day is concluded with a dance held in the College Hall in the evening. On Saturday, this annua? function wag a decided success, and a hall well filled M'ith dancers was the scene of a pleasant evening. Dr. and Aire J. Higbt, Professor and Mrs L. G. Pocock,' Professor and Mrs Saddler, Professor and Mrs A.' H. Tocker, and Mr and Mrs C. E. Foweraker were present, Mrs Hight presenting trophies which had been won at tbo sports meeting in the afternoon. Among the many dancer 3 were:— Misses Audrey Eberlet, Margery Thompson, Linley Herdman, Faith Herdman, .Beryl Butterick, Joan Stevens, Kathleen Harlcy, Dora Prudhoe, Betty Lorimer, Zenda Gcorgi, Mary Hiue, Winsome Miluer, Eetty Hobba, Pat McCombs, Enid Oxford, Joyce Kane, M.arjorie Sberris, Clare G'ainin, Alison West-Wat-son, Phyllis Agar," Hilda Lewis, Sally Swainson, Carol West-Watson, Betty Harper, Betty Wilson, Joan Lane, Molly Evans, Celia Twynehaui, Beatrice Lucas, Helen Bretherton, Dorothy Lewis, Myra' Pollard, and Lorua Smith.

OBITUARY.

MRS G. W. BOOTH. Tho death has occurred of Mrs Walter G. Booth (ne'o Annie FountainBarber) of Feilding. Mrs Booth was born and brought up in Sumner. She was educated at the Christchureh Girls' High School and was 1 afterwards connected with the firms of Simpson and Williams and Whitcombe • and Tombs. tier departure for her new home in Feilding, seven years ago. was regretted by many friends, who will sympathise with her relatives in their loss by her early death. She leaves a family .of three, a son aged five, and two small daughters. GIPSY FAIR AT CASHMERE HILLS

The Masonic Hull at Cashmere Hills presented a delightful appearance on Saturday afternoon, when the Gipsy Fair, organised by a large number of St. Augustine's parishioners, was held. The stalls, prettily decorated, were all well tilled, and the attendance of the public was good. At the close of the afternoon, the unsold goods were put up to auction, Mr F. Wade being a very acceptable auctioneer. The following bad charge of the stalls: —Flowers and plants, Mrs Wales, Mrs Winchester, Mrs Delargey, Mrs Broadway, Messrs A. H. Shanks and P. H. Harris; cakes and savories, Cashmere Girls' Club, Mrs Broadway, aud members; work stall, Miss M. Barrett, Mrs F. A. Inwood, and other choir members; white elephant stall, Women's Guild, Mrs Norris, aud Miss Walker; fruit and vegetables, Mrs 11. A. Young, Mrs J. Page, Girls' Bible Class, and Mr J. Si. Inwood; afternoon tea, ice-creams, etc., Mothers' Union, Mrs Stocks, and many helpers; Gipsy cauldron, Mrs J. S. Inwood, and Miss Betty Ladd; coster's barrow, Boys' Bible Class. The indefatigable and capable secretary and treasurer was Mr J. S. Inwood. The iiuaneial result, considering the hard times and the many public appeals, was satisfactory, DAFFODIL DAT. The members of the Chrtstchurch Free Kindergarten Association have things well in hand for Daffodil Day, which will bo held on Friday. September. 20th. Miss Tabart, assisted by the Richmond Cominittca. has charge of the produce stall, and Mrs Cyril Stringer assisted by Mrs Roy Mathews and Miss Otley, tin* cak© stall All the members are working hard to make the stalls attractive and profitable.

The central flower «tal! will be managed by Mrs H T. J. Thacker (president) and Mrs Peppier (vice-president). Sir Beaton Rhodes has promised an extra supply of daffodils and all the friends and sympathisers of the Association with large or small gardens have promised generous gifts of flowers, produce, and cakes. Mr K[hultield lias kindly tent his sale room, which will be used to supply refreshments to the many helpers. Mrs T. E. Taylor, with her Phillipstowu Committee, will be in attendance.

Tho collecting boxes will be distributed from Mr H. G. Livingstone's auction rooms. Tho committee of the Kindergarten Association is very grateful to Mr Hadfield and Mr Livingstone lor their kindness.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. At the residence of Mr and Mrs C. Hammon, Gloucester street west, a most enjoyable party was given to celebrate the coming-of-age of their niece, Noeline, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. Prettejohns, Puriri street Ricearton.

The dining room, which was used tor dancing, was decorated with balloons, streamers, and spring flowers. The evening was spent in music, games, uud dancing. A dainty supper was served, and the usual toasts were honoured, Miss June Hammon presenting her cousin with a golden key. Amongst the (guests present were: Mr and Mrs C. Hammon, Mr and Mrs B. J. Prettejohns. Mr and Mrs J. Hammon, Mr and Mrs €. Cole (Amber- i ley). Mrs Kirkwobd. Mrs Steel. Mr H- ! P ttejohns, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Farrow, Mrs Nunn. and Mrs Dodd, Misses D. Prettejohns N. Prettejohns, J. Hammon. T. Hyde. P. VVils<m, I. Wilson,. D. Farrow, T. Lowe. V. Berry, P. Weir, and V. Nunne, Messrs E. Prettejohns. L. Prettejohns. L. Berry. A. Buckley, E. Colo (Amberlev), L. Colett. E. Monteith, }">. Wneborn. N. "Waghorn, C. Empson, and B. Gee. SOCIAL AT CUST. At tho Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday, the presentation of certificates to members of the Home Nursing Class was made. Mr H. Tallott presided. The following programme was rendered: —Piuuo duets. Mrs Ducat and Master G. Struthers; songs, Mesdames Tallott. Briggs, and Richardson, and Mr C. Johnson; vocal duet, Mesdames Ducat and Briggs. Competitions wera won by the following:- Mesdames Sneddon. Briggs. Richardson, and Mis? Sutherland; Messrs C. B. Forbes and Logan. The lucky spot waits was won by Mrs G. Jackson and M. Mcintosh. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Brunsden and Mr Whitharn. Certificates were presented to the following:—Miss E. Burns,, Mrs Bain, Mrs Crvsell. Mrs Faglesourie, Miss D. Early Miss M Early, Mi«js T. Forbes, Mrs Fidlcr. Miss C. Leslie. Mrs Leslie, Mrs C. Mcintosh. Miss E. Pickering, Mrs Struthers. Miss M Tallott, these passing with honours. Th« following gained a pass:—Mrs Brunsden. Miss D. Bennett. Mrs Coombs. Mrs B Croft. Miss Fidler. Mrs Henderson. Miss T. Howat, Mrs T. .Tackson. Mrs G. Jackson. Miss R Kins, Miss E. Piper, Mrs Tallott, Miss M. Whitharn, and Miss A; Wayland.

WAR ON DRESS PIRATES.

PARIS POLICE RAIDS. ALLEGED COPYING OF MODELS. {vara ols'owjc iotaairoiriEJi'r.) LONDON, August 15. Paris dressmakers have determined to prevent clandestine copying of the designs and models, and they have recently formed the "Association tor the Defence of the Plastic Arts." At the request of the Association, the Paris police carried out raids at tho week-end on the premises of alleged fashion pirates. A Paris message reports that a party, includiug several detectives and scores of experts from various leading dressmaking establishments, assembled in the Cnamps Elysees, and, wild a oouvoy of ten cars, went uut to the apartment of Mrs Carolina Oavis, of i\ew Orleans, where several thousand designs, each bearing tho names of well-Known dressmakers, were soized. During the search a wornau designer called with a utimbcr ot sketches These also ware taken possession of by a commissioner of police. Mrs Duris denied indignantly that the designs in ber apartmeut were surreptitiously obtained copies.

The scene of the second raid waa a luxurious apartment in the Avenue do • Breteuil, the home of Mrs Ida Helen Olivei. a native of Chicago. Here also, in spite of Mrs Oliver's protests, many designs were seized, as well a-s several sealed envelopes addressed to dressmaking firms in the United States and the "key" to a secret code. used, it is alleged, 111 correspondence with these dressmakers. Here they found several persons busily classifying sketches, «.nd other details of fashion displays were being prepared for dispatch to the United States. While thev were there a young French artist arrived with several more sketches, for which she said she was paid &d each. Mrs Oliver, when questioned by the police, admitted that she paid as much as Cs and even 17s for good sketches. Mrs Oliver, who is stated to have acted as dress buyer in Paris for twelve vears. maintains that all her onerations have been strictly honourable, and that all the sketches found in her apartment were bought perfectly openly, She added that she was merely emploved by newspapers, journals, and fashion houses in the United States to provide them with information nlK>ut the openin? of the various Paris exhibitions of fashions. She froqnentlv visited the salons herself unci bought drosses which she liked. The Pirates' Methods. In the French capital 250,000 persons are employed in '-ho industry, which dresses the great majority of the fashionable women of the world. Ah© foreign trade alone of this industry brings about £5,000,000 yearly into the hank accounts of the big bouses. Leading dressmakers, it is stated, wih each spend as much as from £IO,OUJ to £25.000 a year in the production of their new models. They maintain staffs of designers who four times a year turn out 300 models. Of thesa perhaps 200 are good. 50 very good, 30 remarkable, and the remaining W marvels of style and loveliness. It is the 20 that count, and it is for them mainly that the fashion war is waged. In them are fame and fortune. Fashion pirates resort to all kinds of strategy to obtain drawings or patterns of those dresses. Handsome young men, generally with neat twoseater motor-cars at their command, will make friends with the midinettcs who are working on the new models, and promise them love and money it thev can bring patterns out of the workshops for just an hour. A pattern may he smuggled in a dressmaker's lunch parcel, and once tho pirate gets hold of it he rushes it off to -'in Rtudio and makes a rapid cony. Success is difficult because, in the workrooms and at the doors there arc men and women detectives always on the look out. This vear, however, it is said that the pirates have been more successful than ever.

TIM'ARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs Crowe (Gerahline) has returned home after spending a few days at "The Bungalow," Timaru. Mr and Mrs H. T. Wigley (Dunstan Downs), who spent a few days with Mrs A. C. Wigley, Park lane, have returned home. Mr G. J. Park, Principal of the Auckland Technical College, is staying with his mother, Mrs C. Park, Morven. The Ecv. G. V. Gerard, vicar of Pahiatua, and Mrs Gerard, are staying with Mr and Mrs 11. T. Turnbull, Beverley road. Mr Gerard was tlie special preacher at the St. Mary's parish festival services yesterday. Eecent guests at the Dominion Hotel include Misses Scargie and M. Scargie (Dunedin). Latest arrivals at the Grosvenor Hotel include Messrs 11. Kagetly (Dunedin), H. B. Hansen (Wellington), J. Vaughan (Dunedin), J. Wood (Wellington), J. W. Burtenshaw (Wellington), R. Williamson (Wellington), T. C. Coull (Dunedin), D. S. Ash ton (Wellington), J. A. Jacques (Wellington), and L. McIvor (Wellington).

BALL AT CHERTSEY. Tho benedicts of Chortsey hold a very successful ball on Friday night, and all present spent a delightful time. Thanks aro due to the organisers and committee —Mr and Mrs H R. Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Symister, Mr and Mrs Cain, Mr and Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs Halliday, Mr and Mrs Cox, Mr and Mrs Robinson, and Mrs Lynch. The hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion. During the evening there were several novelty dances. The lucky spot one-step was won by Miss Smith (Rakaia) and Mr J. McLaughlin. The winners of the Monte Carlo waltz were Mrs Lynch and Mr I). After supper there was a waltzing competition, which was judged by Mr H. Symister (Christchurch) and was won by Miss Atkinson (Rakaia) and Mr Brown (Rakaia). During the supper interval Mr C. McSw'eeney, on behalf of the spinsters and bachelors, thanked tho benedicts for a most enjoyable evening. Extras were played by Miss N. Robinson. Mr Johnston,. Mr Behrns, and Mr Nelson. Mr Cain was M.C.- The music was provided by Imvas's Orchestra, Christchurch. There was o profit from tho dance, and this was given by the benedicts to the school prize fund.