WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20089, 19 November 1930, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs Edric Wait. (Fendaltou) h.ia ro- j turned from a visit to the North Island, j Mrs Herbert Hudson (Cashmere Hills) i has returned from a visit to Han ke s Bay. Miss Jean Beatty let't, Christehurch last evening- to catch the -Maunganui at Wellington for Sydney. Miss K. A. Macfarlauo (North Canterbury) has been amongst recent South Island visitors to the Chateau Tongariro. Miss Mareella Smith (PrebbletoD) is spending a holiday in Christehurch with her aunt, Mrs Vernon Leeming. Mr and Mrs E. Lewis (Rugby, Eng- ! land) and Mr and Mrs C. W. Luke j (Wellington) are staying at Warner's ! Hotel. | Mr and Mrs I.'. A. Kon'c (Wellington), Mr and Mrs D. Stowell (Timaru), Mr and Mrs W. O. MeKellar (Dunedin), and Mrs D. Macdonald (Edendale) are guests at the United Service Hotel. Madame Winnie Fraser, soprano soloist, arrived from Oamaru last evening, in order to fulfil her engagement vrith the Chrißtchurch Male Voice Choir, at its concert to-morrow evening in the Civic Theatre. Mr and Mrs F. Wilding, "Fownhope," Opawa, who are visiting Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilding, Southland, are returning to Christehurch early next week. Mr and Mrs C. C. Davis, "Fernda lo," Avonside, left last night tor Wellington en routo to Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs 11. R.. Bachelor, who recently ■ it turned from an holiday in England, has re-joined the nursing staff of tho Rangiora Maternity Hospital. Captain and Mrs P. A. Turner (Lowcliffe), who were in Christehurch for the Race Week activities, have returned home. The engagement is announced of Winifred Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr D. H. Pilgrim, of Christehurch and David Siruthers, eldest, son of Mr D. 11. Reid, ot Leeston. Sir SI. Fitzgerald (Wellington I *, Mr and Sirs Tait (Timaru), Mrs Hnrley (Nelson), Sir W. J. Harley (Nelson), Mr and Mrs F. W. Maddox (Nelson), Mi and Mrs 11. Wild (Hokit.ika), Miss Smith (Hanmer Springs), Mr J. Sherris (Fairlie), Mr David Ewart (Fairlie), Sliss Jennens (Nelson), and Sir G. W. Armitage (Temuka), are .staying at tho Hotel Federal. A", important musical event in December will be tho violin recital to be given by Slignon Frey (Madamo C. C. Gheysiens), whose performances in Sydney have been outstanding artistic successes. She has appeared as eolo violinist with the orchestra playing such works as Mendelssohn's famous concerto in E minor, the Mas Bruch ccncrrto, and C'amille Saint-Saens' B minor concerto. The artist will be assisted by her Bister, Sliss Carmen Frey, who has arrived from Sydney to act. as pianist at the recital. In the grounds at St. Stark's openair school, Opawa, a garden party in aiT! of St. Mark's parish funds will bi; held on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Tho party will he formally opened at C p.m. on Friday by Sirs Vincent, and a musical programme, arranged by Sirs T. Cherry, will be given. On Saturday afternoon, Derry's Band will he in attendance. There will be a full complement of stalls,

well stocked with reasonably-priced goods, and many entertaining competitions and side-shows. ■SOLVING MENU PROBLEMS. Something different to flavour the meat dish I That's the hardest problem in menu-planning, and one that is constantly recurring. But pop a bottle of mild, sweet-tasting Slilitary Sauce on the table, and your problem is solved. Sold by all grocers. Is 3d quart bottle. _2 Mr and Mrs Napier are 6till conducting "Te Kiteroa," tho popular Gue&t House and Health Resort «.t Waimate; modern house with electric light and drainage. Ideal Climate, Beautiful Garden, Extensive View. For illustrateddescriptive circular containing full particulars, address Mr W. D. Napier, P.O. Box 10, Waimate; Telephone 151, Waimate. ' —6 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma'' (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s Gd. Florence Hullen. C.M D., 7 Courtenay place. Wellington. Send ,stamped addressed envelope for particulars. ' —6 You may choose with an assurance of satisfaction from the fine selection of fur necklets which we are disposing of at much reduced prices. All pelts guaranteed, and best workmanship assured. SIcGIBBON'S. 154 ARMAGH STREET. 'Phone 34-026. —3 "KITCHEN" PARTY. In the Shirley Slethodist schoolroom, Miss E. Collins gave a ''kitchen evening" in, honour of the approaching marriage of Sli ss Slarjory Beattie to Sir Jim Waters. The evening was spent in games, competitions, and musical items. Sliss Beattie was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Thoee present were Slesdames A. Collins, G. Watson, T. Harvey, J. Murray, R. McGee, J. Southon, F. Todhunter,-Misses D. and M. Beattie,

W. Baunton, SI. Watson, E. Boothj K Broun, K. Moore, M. and l! fcJouthon, D. Mortibov, L. RoswelJ J Purchas, E. G. 1,, and M. Collins' Messrs J. Waters, R. SloGee, T. Southou. B. Sloore, R. Dixon, G Watson. J. Salkold, H. Turner J. Slurrav E. Thurlow A RosweU. S. Kidd, and Master S. Collins.

I FURNITURE SALES. I

TO-DAY'S AUCTION. Housewives who make their purchases at auction sales have pride in their bargains and money to spare. 11. G. Livingstone and Companv's auction rooms. 109 Hereford street, are packed with furniture and oddments which will be sold to-day commencing at 1 p.m. New carpets a very largo glass-fronted bookcase a leather lounge chair, oak bedroom knd dining-room furniture, chesterfields i i i e ? sy chairs, seagrass furniture] blankets and linen, kitchen ware, and garden tools will all be sold under the linmruer. Anything and everything; needed about a home seems to fc© there, _ a.nd to-day when money is scarce is the day for bargains. 6

•,• The L*ay Editor will be please.? to receive for P»N x «*k<» ,; ; • # in the "Women', Corner" items of social or personal nows .;,,• * Such items should be fully authenticated, a*d engagement ;.; ••> notices must boar the signatures of both parties Correspond- g g ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, g ;■? women. ;■.-

MISS AROHA CLIFFORD.

NYtaon the last mail lc-r;. England, • Mr W. L. Clifford and -Miss A roll a. Clifford (Fendalton) accompanied by Mr Clifford's daughter. Mrs AVallis, had returned from Ober Amruergau to London. Miss Clifford had begun her engineering course at- the Stag Lane Aerodrome, v/hich is an hour's drive from Egerton Garden, where she and her father are living. She works at the aerodrome from 9 a.m. tisl 5 p.m. each day and, in adidtion, on a few days oath week, she attends lectures from C p.m. till 8 p.m. At the end of tier course she hopes to qualify for a ground engineer's certificate. In her limited leisure, she is visiting the theatre arid enjoying many excellent productions, including ''Bitter Sweet," and '"Tho First Mrs Frazer," in which the name-part is played by Miss Ma rie Tempest. AEOLIAN CLUB'S RECITAL. Pot-plants and a bowl of beautiful Shirley poppies decorated the 6tage at the Kadiaut Hall last night, when the members of tho Aeolian Club gave their second recital of the season. Miss Irene Morris wore a smart frock of black georgette, with yoke of black lace, and full skirt, falling in points, hemmed and inset with black lace. Miss Bessie Pollard wore a Mack georgette frock, relieved at the low waist-line with a narrow baud of diarnonto and silver thread, while her coatee of black georgette was trimmed with floral pen-painted motifs. Miss Olive Cooper wore a midnightblue georgetto dress boldly patterned with pink and rose-coloured flowers. Misa Lilian Uanham, the vocalist, wore a hyacinth blue georgette frock, with pointed bodice of blue and silver brocade, and bow of blue velvet ribbon at the back. Miss Lucy Fullwood's graceful frock of primrose georgette patterned in orange and green in tloral design, fell elightly longer at the aides. Miss Eileen Hughson wore apple-

green georgette with very deep frock of apple-green laee, and narrow tailored belt clasped with a brilliant buckle. Miss Isla Barter wore a green circ lacs frock with tight, bodice, and pointed skirt finished with a large bow of coral pink taffeta at the waist, be.'d with a brilliant ornament. All the performers were presentee with bouquets and boxes o- chocolate.-. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. In the Cadf*na Tfarooma, Mr and Mrs F. Good, of Jubilee avenue, North Beach, vers host and hostess at a most enjoyable party given in honour of the twenty-first birthday of siiss Dorothy Good. The evening sp-ent in dancing arid cards, the music for the dancing being supplied by an orchestra. Tho toast of the guest of honour Was proposed by Mr F. J. Lawrence Scott, Mr Good responding on behalf of his daughter. An elocutionary item bv Mr Harold Instone was much appreciated. Among those present were Mesdames F. Good, R. W. Milne, F. J. L. Scott, W. C. Horsley, W. H. Thomson, E. T. T>ean. H. 13. Oakey, C. E. Tustin, E. Drydeu f Wellington), N McGillivray, H Instone, F. Skinner. A. Pickford, A E. Reaby, Misses Dorothy Good, Betty Scott, Freda «md Ida Anderton (Ashbnrton), Beth Wnlker, Sylvia Keaby, Xgaire Templeton, Doris Tnstin, S. Tankard. Kathleen Dobfiou, Elsie Hay. Kathleen Instone, Joyce Deane, H. r.nd G. Metherell, Hilda Williams, T. Gtinn, Colvin Astin. Iris Astin, Maisie Taylor; Messrs F. J. Good, R. W. Milne. F. .J. L. Scott, R. C. Horsley, B. Watkins, \V. H. Thomson, E. T. Dcane. 11. B. Oakev. C E. Tustin, X. McGillivray. H. Instone, F. Skinner, A. Pickford, S. Smith, G. E. Hurlo, F. Rnife, R. Cre.=well, T. Prosser, jut)., W. G. Milno, J. L. Scott, Pat Scott, Wilfred Holland (Ashburton), Murray McGillivray, C. Reaby, and Masters Malcolm Milne and Lestor Deane. GIFT PARTY. At her liome in Spreydon, Mrs G. Hunt gave an enjoyable gift party in honour of Miss Edith Piatt, who" is shortly to be married, i The guests included Mr and Mrs G. Hunt, Mr and Mrs F. Piatt, Mr and Mrs G. Vincent, Mrs H. Cummins, Mrs Herriott, Mr and Mrs Grenfell, Misses Edith Piatt; Mavis Neate, Maud Hunt, Eva Hartley, Myra Piatt, Doris and Hilda Piatt, Messrs E. Drapper, A. Phillips, F. Piatt, W. Herriott, A. Scott, Xj. Martin, and R. Marks. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. A party was held at the homo of Mrs Davidson, Spreydon, in honour of the coming-of-age of her nephew, Mr William Frew, of Oamaru, Games and competitions were enjoyed and at supper the birthday cako with twenty-one candles was cut, and the customary toasts were honoured. Those present included 3Jrs Davidson, Mrs Hann, Mrs Willetts, Mr and Mrs Thomas, Mr and Mrs Lawford, Misses Cooper, Myrtle and Tlielma Davidson, Jean Galloway, Ethel Hann, Violet Davidson, Lillie Day, Eva Hann, Ivy and Molly Davidson, Clarice Hann, Vera Thomas, and Daphne Davidson, Messrs William Frew, Albert Day, Eric Hann, Austin Simmons, Arthur Gibbs, Arthur Killick, Sidney Patcher, Stanley Hann. and Jlaurice Brightwell.