WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20250, 30 May 1931, 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. i;i; £: Suck items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- £i ence is invited'on any matters affecting, or of interest to, £: X; women. .

Mr. and Mrs Camden. Garrett are at • present the guests of Mr and Mrs J. 0. Coop (Cooptown, Little River). Mrs George Donnistoun. (Peel i'oris visiting her mother,' Mrs F. H. Pyne (Merivale).. „ Mrs H.' Kitson and lier children (Fendalton) are returning to-day from the Rakaia Fishing Huts. , Mrs Wrcy Nolan (Gisbornei), who has been spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs H. S., Lawrence (Garden road), is going to visit Mrs lan Murchison (Lake Coleridge Station). J. P. Andrews (Fendalton) -has returned from a visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote (Fendalton), who has been spending a few weeks a't the Franz Josef Glacier, is returning to Christchurch to-day. Mr and Mrs Parker Westenra (Marlborough), who- have been spending a fortnijght with Mr and Mrs Walter Parkinson, Kaituna, are now tho guests of Miss Westenra, Mansfield avenue. • They leavo to-morrow on their return to Marlboro.ugh. Miss Harley {Salisbury street) is returning to-day from a visit to Rakaia Huts. Mr and Mrs J. W. 'Bailey left Christchurch yesterday evening for Auckland. Miss A. Prins is returning to-day from a, holiday visit to Franz Josef Glacier. Mrs James Macfarlane (Lyndon, North Canterbury) arrived in Christchurch yesterday to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs H. E>. Acland (Park terrace). Miss Margaret Miles, who has been visiting friends in Christchurch, has returned to her home in Wellington. • Mi-s ED. White (Little River) is visiting Mrs John Coop (Dyer's Pass road, Cashmere Hills). At the dance to be held by the Rosemary Jazz Clul> i» the Ferry Road Hall this ofemng an exhibition of the skaters' waltz will be given by Mjss Jewel Todd, and Mr Sidney Hollis. , , ' Special attractions : will be featured »t- : Still well's Assembly dance this evening in the Caledonian Hall. The gallery will be - open to spectators and supper will be free to the dancers. Next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings dances, will be held in the Ferry Road Hall.' Special attractions liatfe been arranged. Mrs William Wilson (Hokitika), whq has been, spending . a few weeks in Christchurch, is leaving for the West Coast on Tuesday. ; Miss Mary Bland ("Woolmers," Ash- , burton Gorge), who has Been staying in Christchurch, left- last; evening for Auckland. - Mrs Gardiner (Sumner) is leaving to-day to visit her daughter, JMrs E. G. -J A'reception in honour of Mrs T. C. A. Hislop, the new Mayoress of "Wol--1 lington, was -hold at the on 'Wednesday. Mrs Hislop was welcomed to the club, and congratulated by Jkfisß Kane, president, and a short nuptial programme was enjoyed. Misffl/ Mai'y MacSwinney, who has been the guest of Mrs Frank Gill, Merivale, for the past two weeks, has left for,, the north fo connect witli the Monowai, en route for England, via America. Nurse Maude with 'thanks. £l, received "For those in need." The Canterbury College Hockey Club.ara arranging a dance, to be held at the College Hall on -June 2nd, .in honour *of the visiting University teams.; >v : - • lAt a meeting of the Society, held at yesterday, . Mias' Ctora Wilding, of Christchurch, .gave ashort,address on the aims afid objects of the .Sunlight! League of JNew Zealand. It was decided to form asub- ; branch of .the Sunlight League in Ash-' burton, and Sirs Bflcliff agreed to act as honorary secretary. Miss E. F. Armstrong, of the teaching staff of .the Waltham School, who is retiring on superannuation, has . taught for, fprty-one years in Canterbury schools, 'twenty-four years of this - period having'.been .spent at her present school. Miss Armstrong was met yesterday by the headmaster and 6taif of the Waltham-School and presented with a picture painted by one of her former x pupils, and on June 22nd a - public presentations will be made to her at Sydenham. "BROTHER FOND OF BOTTLE." "Ify brother is sp fond of his Unique Hot 'Water Bottle that I want a wee olie for myself/' said a little •girl in a chemist shop the other day. The Uniaue Hbt Water Bottle is soldin a wiae variety of sizes 'and new 'colourings. Ask your dealer for a British-made Unique* . , 2 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO JENITTING AND CROCHET. "WOOLCRAJTT" fully the - suibject-r-rSS pages profusely, illustrated. •Plain and fancy stitches explained. Instructions': for over 80 garments. Send 9d in stamps for "WOOLCRAFT" today, 'to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., ?:Box 1441R, Wc-llington. —3l i TAKE YEAST THIS WAY. 1 . Uijtil. recently, the .fine, ppwder remaining "after, the moisture, is evaporated trom Pure Yeast has been pressed into tablets. The pressure required, however, destroyed the yeast . oells. < Now, Yeast Powder is sold in Gelatine Capsules. Ask for "Ultima" Yeast Capsules, 2s 3d.. E. Cameron Smith, The - Big Pharmacy, Regent Theatre . Building, Cathedral Square, Christchurch: t —6 SYDAL FOR MUSICIANS. Proud Mother: "And what do you think of little Willie as a pianist?" Professor: "Well, he has a very nice way of closing the lid!" Did you know that Sydal is of great help to pianists P If a piano student Will spend two minutes before, each practice in Passaging tho hands with i Sydal, he will greatly increase flexibility. - v - —8 j Superfluous hair destroyed »y | "Rusma" (Regd ). Signed, stamped, tuaranteed euro, £5 12s 6d Florence [pllen C.M D . 7 Courtenay place, Wellington Send stamped addressed ( envelope for particulars. —6 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Clarendon. Hotel: Sir and Mrs J. W. Buchanan (Waipukurau).United' Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs .!.■ R. Laidlaw (Dunedin), Hiss. B. Ash-worth (Sydney). . ' Stonefeurat Private Hotel: .Mr lfa&Biusnaßi •• (Wem»eton),. Mr.Salmondt (Wellington), '^ r and Mra Crav-ford (Dunodiu), Mr and Mrs, Sntalley CMelbourne), Mr and lira Newman (Nelsoq). Miss BitoUe (Dunedin),- Mies Werry (Wapgjmui),-and' Mr. Vortlock (Hawera). Hotel .Federal: Mr' 0. MeOiUnay (Gore),' Mi J. IfojCKUrray (Gore), Miii M. McGillvrav (Gore), Hr B. J. I»aao Mr C. s Zohjrab (Wellipsrte>ri)i Mr G. W. Armitage ' (Wellington), .Mr ■ ifra J. Ccilie (Mosgiel),

MORNING TEA PARTY. j Mrs H. G. Livingstone, Miss Blanebo Sanders, and Miss V. V. Hynes were joint hostesses yesterday, morning at a very enjoyable party given in honour of Mrs J. G. Coates. ' The guests included Mrs J. G. Coates, Mrs Willes, Mrs Deans, Mrs W. H. Symes, Mrs F. H. Pyne, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs J. O. Coop, Mrs Leonard Coop, Miss Lily Wilson, Mrs D. S. Anderson,'Mrs James Hay, Miss Ethel Wilson, Mrs H. S.' Lawrence, Mrs O. T. J. Alpers, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs E. T. Rcece, Mrs J. P. Andrews, Mrs George Buchanan, Mrs Bussell Beals, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs George Aitken, and Mrs George Dennistoun. DRAWING-ROOM MEETING. At the home of Mrs H. 1). Acland, yesterday afternoon, nearly 50 ladies—members of the , executives of all branches of the Women's Eeform Organisations in Canterbury—assembled to meet Mrs J. G. Coates, who with her husband, the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, Leader of the Opposition, arrived in Christchurch from Wellington yesterday morning. Miss Blanche Sanders, chairwoman of the Canterbury Division of the Keform League and president of the committee of the City seats, presided, and expressed pleasure at having an opportunity of welcoming Mrs Coates to Christchurch. Mrs Coates, after acknowledging tho Welcome, gave an informative address on the work being done in the interests of the Keform Pirty by women's organisations in different parts of the Dominion. . Mrs W. Eollcston, in a charming little speech, said she hoped tho Party would soon again- be returned to power and Mrs John Eollcston, of Waitomo, gave a short account of the activities of the Eeform Club formed some months ago in Wellington. Votes of thanks to Mrs jCoates for "her address and to Mrs Acland for her hospitality were carried amid applause. After the business of the meeting had been transacted, tea was dispensed in the largo reception-room, with its blazing fire at each end and its gay decorations of chrysanthemums. Mrs Acland wore a graceful frock of black reversiblo satin, with harrow flounces .on the skirt, and dainty vestee of ecru goorgctte and fine lace. Mrs Coates wore a green ensemble, the frock of satin being trimmed with bands of the reverse side of the material, while the coat had collar and cuffs of fnr. Her felt hat with down-turned brim matched her suit. Miss Blanche Sanders wore an ensemble. of mastic tweed, lightly flecked with black and cream,, and a black felt hat. the meeting each of thpse present wa> (introduced to Mrs Coates, who, during' her .tftay in Christchurch, is tho guest of Mrs John Studholmc, Middloton Grange. ' - ' f ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL. A most enjoyable, dance was held at St. George's .Hospital on-: Wednesday ovening. Two of the large wards and a :corridor were; decorated with bowls or chrysanthemums and pot plants. •Miiss Thwaites, the - matron of tho hospital, was the hostess, and wore a beautiful frock of' red' ninon. - At the conclusion of the evening a vote'of thanks was accorded the Bev. Mother, matron, and sisters, .who. were responsible for the - success of the entertainment. Amongst those present were Missed I. Houghton, Emily Wallace," Lottie Inder, Glare Wilsbn, Florence Berkeley; Etta le Grove, Veda Wooiten, Joy Wilson, Ruby O'Callaghan, Mabel Stowe, Marie Hungerford, Alice Popple, Pat Warren, Una Croft, Merle Croft, Linda Leslie, Eileen Sutherland, K. Thomas, Edith Haydon, Leila Voice, Phyllis Piesse, and' Betty Pickering.

OBITUARY.

MISS AMABEL REfiYES. The death occurred at lier home last evening of Miss Amabel Ellen Beeves, eldest daughter of the Hon. William Reeves, M.L.G. Miss Beeves, who was born at Clapham Park, England, and who was 76 years of age at the time of her death, came to New Zealand ,wjth her- parents and their family in January, 1857. 1 , jSbe was educated, first inj New Zealand, and later; in England, returning ■; to Christchurch afterwards and living with the v family at Bisingholme, Ofrawa, until just before her father's death in 1891. Then she made another visit to Europe, which lasted for three years, spending most of the time in Germany, studying at Leipzig and other University, cities When she returned once more to Christchurch she opened a private • sclool with Miss Margaret Boss aad taught there for , several ■ years, later conducting, private classes in literary and historical., subjects. • FUNERAL. MRS M. E. TILBROOK. The funeral of Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Tilbrook took place at the Temuka Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. After a service at the home of Mrs Tilbrook's brother, Mr T. E. Guunion, the funeral procession, preceded by officers of the Salvation Army, the flag of the Temuka Corps, and' boys of ,-the Bramwell Booth Home travelled -j. via King street and High street to£ the Cemetery. The service at the graveside was conducted by Colonel Sfi W. Burton, of Wellington, and bearers were Messrs M Miller (Lyttelton), T. Elmes (Timr.ru), R. McCallum (Blenheim), E "Butler (Temuka). S. Shepherd (Temuka), and "White (Blenheim). TJhe chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs T. E. Gunnion, Mr and Mrs B. McCalhun (Blenheim), Mr J. Ci Graham (Christchurch). Mrs A. McCormick (Ashburton). Mrs E. Johnstone (Hanmer), Miss E. Smith (Hanmer), Mrs H, Sharplm (Ashburton), Mr 11. I Graham (Timaru), Mr and Mrs K Tay!?f <firnaru), Mr and. Mrs K. Glennie Mr and Mrs T.' Elmes :(Timarn>; Mr and Mrs W. O. Smith < ? rarl ant ? Misses M. and K. Gun-. mon (Temuka). y There were many beautiful wreaths, including one from the Mayor and Councillors_of Temuka, who were also present at the funeral,

THE "FIVE SISTERS"

THE WOMEN'S WAR MEMORIAL. (SPE'.'IALUT WRITTEN TOR TUB PE£SS.) [By E.C.] Of all the lovely windows that are the glory of York Minster, none is more lovely than the famous "Five Sisters." And. strange to say, it is of' special interest to the women of New Zealand.. Its live immense lancets, each five feet by fifty-'. I hree, fill the end of the north trnnsc; t and catch the eye immediately; for entrance to the Minster is usually by the door of the south transept, just opposite. And appreciation of its graceful proportions, its tremendous size, and its luminous beauty increases more and more as one approaches it. . . ■ The plass is simply patterned m soft colours, without any figures in it. Each "sister" is a shimmering mass of pearl, delicately jewelled and veined with opal. The pattern is said to liave been worked originally in tapestry, by five sisters, before the window was built in the 13th century. It is the oldest large window in the Minster, and the finest of its kind in the world. , „ . ... Now this thing of inexpressible beauty was threatened with decay. So the women of England thought that its restoration would make of it the most suitable memorial to all the women of tho Empire who had laid down tlioi." lives in the Great War. Thus, then, it was restored. * The cost was £5000; but still there was a little money in hand. With this was built in the transept an oak screen, with panels which open. Each panel is assigned to a different part of the Empire, and inside are inscribed the names of the women, classified according to their work—nurses, munition workers, stewardesses; etc. One of theSe panels is assigned to New Zealand. Along the screen ruii3 this inscnp- ; tion: ■ "This screen records the nnmes of women of the Empire who gave their lives in tho war, 1914-1918, to whose memory the Five Sisters window was restored by women." Thus in fitting splendour are our New Zealand war-martyred women commemorated by England. Is any special memorial to them raised by tneir own country? HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION. 'The interest taken by the members of the Home Economics Association in everything pertaining to the beautifying of the home, was shown by the large attendance at the meeting held in the Y.M.C.A. concert hall- , last night.- ' - Miss McKie (president) presided and after some business matters had been, disposed ot. Miss Cherry Smith gave, an interesting address on the subjeqt of interior decorating. Miss Smith 1 advocated careful selection of materials, unity of colour schemes, where possible, and furniture of simple design and good workmanship. She gave many helpful suggestions .for tho arrangement of the rooms of a home, and on the stage, which was artistically furnished for the occasion by Miss Smith and her assistants, she demonstrated methods of colour blonding. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and her assistants was proposed by Miss McKie an<J carried by acclamation. LINCOLN GUILD OF MISSIONS. The meeting of the Lincoln Guild of Missions was held at the Vicarage on Thursday afternoon. A letter was read, asking if the Guild would organise n' stall ait the North China Missionary, sale in Juiie. It was decided that the Guild could not undertake a stall this year, as there were several local functions coming off at the same time. It was reported that there was £4O 10s in" 1 hand paid in , towards .the quota for missions. Members agreed to' make every effort to reach the quota by June 30th. Ah address was given by the Rev. C. A. Frae'r on his visits to Raratonga, and several' photographs' of the island were distributed and greatly admired. Mrs 6. Mcßean and Mrs:T. J., Kimber were hostesses, for afternoon tea.! CQMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' BALL. The announcement that the members of the Commercial Travellers' and /Warehousemen's Association are holding their annual ball in the Winter Garden on Wednesday, June 3rd (King's Birthday), will be appreciated by those who have on former occasions attended any of the travellers' functions. There is every indication that this year's gathering will be most successful, And intending patrons are urged to make early application for tickets, which may. be obtained from' members of the 1 committee, or from the secretary of the Association, 245 • High :street. A battleship's bell will, in days to pome, be one of the chief sights at that favourite London rendezvous, the Crystal Palace. It will commemorate the days when the Crystal Palace was part of .the .Royal Navy,, and the main terrace, on which tho trophy will be placed, was a . quarter-deck. During the war the Crystal Palace, as a Royal Navy depot, was officially, known as H.M.S. Victory VI.

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Miss Gladys Reid (Ashburton) is at present staying in Timaru. Miss Lorn a Hutton (Wai-iti road) has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Phyllis Pigott (Wai-riti road) has left to spend a few days 111 Christchurch. Mrs «T. C. McKcnzic (Queen street) has returned from a visit to Lake Tekapo. Mrs W. T. Ritchie ("Te Tawa") has returned from a holiday spent at Moeraki. Mrs Herbert Elworthy, ("Craigmore") left yesterday to spend a few days with Mrs Roberta (Amberley). Mrs N. K.. Cox, who is staying with Mrs H. A. Innes-Jones (Sefton street}, will leave to-day for the North Islana. Mrs George Murray and Miss Betty Murray ("Sraemar"}, who have been staying in Timaru, have left for their home in the Mackenzie Country. Miss Olive Lyon (England), who is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. H. Orbcll ("The Levels"), will leave today to stay with Mrs Maurice Harder (Waitawa). Miss Gwen Fullerton and Miss Barbara Pierce (Auckland), wlio have been staying air "Carshalton," North street, have returned to Christchureh, en route for the North Island. The engagement is announced of Stella Louise, second daughter of Mr W. J. Fort, of Christchureh, to Percy Davis, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. H. Roberts, of Pleasant Point, South Canterbury.