WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20273, 26 June 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

_ Mrs F. J. SaviJl (St. Helens Station, -Hanmer Springs) is the guest of Sirs J. H. Hall (Papanui road). Mis 3 Mildred Russell, who recently returned to Christehurcli from Syduey, is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs Owen Baker (Cashmere Hills). Miss Sybil Williams is goings early next week, to stay with Mrs -George Helmore ("Millbrook," Fendalton). Miss Margot Hall (Hororata) is visiting her mother, Mrs J. Dryden Hall (Cashmere Hills) Miss Isabel Turrell (Fendalton) left last night for a visit to Miss Beatrice Cowper (Dannevirke). Miss Betty Bowen (Riccarton) is returning to Cliristchurch to-day after a '.visit to Wellington and Marlborough. Lady Pomare, Miss Ana Poniare, and Messrs W. and R. Pomare (Western Hutt) went yesterday to Waitara, where the anniversary of the death of Sir Maui Pomare will bo observed with Maori ceremony. Miss Bartleman (England), who has been staying with Miss Bain, Amberley, has left for Wellington to stay with Mrs Eardley Fenwick. Miss Joan Rutherford is visiting her mother in Aikman's road for a few days.

Nurse Maude acknowledges with thanks babies' singlets from "A.P.,' K.-iikoura, and clothing from Mt. Pleasant helpers. The net profit' of the grand cabaret held on Tuesday night in the Winter Garden amounted to over £SO, which will be divided amongst deserving ; charities. j Animal Sunday is to be observed on June 28th. -when a special service will be held in the Cathedral at 3 p.m. Mrs A. Millington, secretary of the junior branch of the S.P.G.A.", intends organising a ball, to be held noxt month. Mrs Mill, widow of Mr John Mill, formerly a well-k « \vn figure in business circles in Purt Chalmers and founder of the firm of John Mill and Co., died at Port Chalmers this week at the age of 8(5 years. Mrs Mill was a woman of kind and charitable disposition and one who was greatly honoured in the community. I)r. T Mill, of Knowlqs street, Christchurch, who is at present visiting England, is her son. Pavlova's £14,000 fortune came as a surprise to theatrical London, states a London correspondent. She was not an extravagant woman, and had a very good head. A member o l .' her company once said that £IOO,OOO was a far more likely figure. She had been in continuous employment for nearly thirty years, often at a salary of over £SOO a week. Dame Ellen Terry, who always gave the appearance of being none too rich, actually left £20,000. Mrs Sarah Siddons left £36,000, and Miss Jenny Lind £40,000. Still, Pavlova was probably the only liussian dancer of her day with more than even £l4O in. a bank. KNIT BABY A BREECHETTE SET. Bare money by knitting baby's dainty winter outfit yourself. ITso "HAiiYCON,"' tho new non-shrink wool. Soft and cosy, with th© warmth of wool and the sheen of: silk'. Samples free on request. The latest smart br«iechette patterns in booklet 245. f Send 5d in stamp's to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441R, Wellington. —5 WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. Th© usual fortnightly meeting of theChristchurch branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was, held: on -Wednesday, Miss Henderson preside ing. A letter of thanks for fsysapathy:; was received from the "relatives of the late Mrs Dewar, Auckland. Correspondence was read from Miss, Black-; well and from ..tlio Mayor regarding; help for unemployed women. It was do-: cided that the Union would lend crock- 1 ery and spoons. Members reported success regarding the distributing o£o literature. On behalf of . the Union, the president thanked Mrs Darby, whetleaving for Wellington,, for her help, as. Hon. treasure#; during her short term in office, and presented her with a posv of violets and' freesias. ~ Mrs . Darby thanked members for their support, and presented the Union with a table and. treasurer's notebook. Mrs Adkins was unanimously elected lion, treasurer. Members were urged to attend the tem perance rally to be held shortly. It .was reported that the copper trad would be continued, and a bring-and-buy sale held at next meeting to raise the Union's quota towards hejadqnarters fund. Members, were requested to bring noteworthy tempera,ncc .facts to the next meeting. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE FABMERS* UNION, « Ab a meeting of the Women's Division of ' the Motukarara Branch of the Farmers' Union,; Mrs George Templeton presided over : an attendance of fifty members. Correspondence was read with regard to the coming annual conference in Welling ton, and it was decided that -Miss Eileen Thompson should act as the branch's delegate. • A generous donation 1 was receivedfrom the local branch of the Farmers' Union, and there were many expressions of appreciation. The rest of.'the afternoon was devoted to an instructive demonstration in glovo making by Mrs Conrad Cradock. Afternoon tea was provided by the Motukarara ladies. A palindrome is a sentence which reads the same backwards as forwards. An example: ''Was it a.cat'l saw?'' .

Tho Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

CANTERBURY AERO CLUB. ANNUAL DANCE. An air or gaiety and friendliness characterised the Canterbury Aero Club's .annual dance, held last night in the Winter Garden, where the ballroom ■was appropriately adorned with jaunty little aeroplanes which were suspended from the ceiling, swaying rhythmically above the dancers. Great clusters of gay balloons added to the colourful effect, and the smart uniforms of the Air Force officers gave a touch of distinction to the gathering. The members of the committee, who received many compliments on the completeness of their arrangements, Were Messrs W. H. Williamson (chairman), D. C, Crozier, C. B. Myhre, E. S. Taylor, R. K. Palmer, B. J. Todd, J. C. Mercer, with Mr P. It. Climie as secretary. Bailoy-Marston's Orchestra supplied the music; a fencing display was given by Messrs Cox and Nicoll, an exhibition dance by Miss E. Edgar and Mr J. Wallace, and an eccentric tap dance by Mr B. Eobson.

The guests of honour wero SquadronLeader J. L. Findlay and Mrs Findlay, Flight-Lieutenant 11. B. Burrell, Flight Lieutenant M. W. Buckley, Flight-Lieu-tenant V. J. Somerset-Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Squadron-Leader M. C. McGregor, Flight-Lieutenant T. W. White, Flight-Lieutenant E. G. Olsen, FlightOfficer J. Smith, Flying Ofiieer 11. S. T. Weston, Flying Officer I. E. EaTrnsley, Pilot Officer C. H. Hudson. Others present wore Mesdames J. C. Mercer, Stanley "Wilson, 0. H. Ayling, Harold Muschamp, James Biissett, E. Moore, W. H. Bickley, E. S. Taylor, W. H. Downer, A. Scott, S. Simpson, M. Eoper, Herbert Stevens, F. C. Oother, J. W. McCabe, H. Eichards, 15. A. Mercer, M. Whitty, W. Queree, 11. Ji'iclc oils, Vincent Smith, Noel Eunice, P. liiehards, A. S. Geddes, J. E. Franks, Ji. JNash, Jack Hartnell, 0. J. McFadden, J. 11. Allan, Claude Piper, P. A. Turner (A.shburton), James Mercer, Norman Barlow, P. E. Climie, A. E. Wilson, 11. Smyth, X. H. Rattray, F. Sliced (Timaru), Misses May Kiddey, J. Maxwell, Mabel Anderson, Thelma Smith, Win Anderson, Betsy Blunden, Joyce Grant, E. Batty, G. McCallum, Sybil Tapper, Frances Moore, Nelson (Hamilton), E. Betty Tapper, .lean McGiJI, Eileen Orchard, Mona Shaman, Mavis Nickoils, Phyllis Nickolls, Valerie Columbus, Cecily Christian, Lola Martin, Valmai Falloon, Betty Kutherford, Molly Hobbs, Ann Garrett, Edna and Vera Dickson, Buth Taylor, Mabel BiggWither, Eileen Tingey, Doreen Hart, Muriel Wakely, Hilda Archer (Rangiora), Gladys Bunting, Eve O'Carroll, Jean Tingey, Norah Smith, Maureen Campbell, Oliver Jenkins, Muriel Kerr, Frances Brodie, Estollo Dohejty, Sally Millichamp (Ashburton), Margaret Lalng, Peggy Dean, Marjorio Frostick, Maisie Harris, Thelma lies, Gwendoline Taylor (Ashburton),' Kacßcl Menzies, Edna Pedder, Fiona Furnisa, Dorothea Wild, Winnie Mackay, Alma'Hughes.

NORTH CHINA MISSION. SALE OF WORK. The North- China Mission is of particular interest to Anglicans in NewZealand, for, in that vast mission field, at the present time, there are six New Zealanders working * amongst the Chinese and submitting, themselves entirely to the laws and entrusting themselves to the Government of China. These .missionaries, are. the' Boy. Mr Mc-. Douall (Christchurcli), the Rev. T, G. Gilfillan (Auckland), Miss Mackenzie-U-ibson (Christchurcli), Miss Beryl Steven (Oamaru), Miss Kathleen. Hall (Auckland), and Miss Eunice Preece : (Auckland); At afair held yesterday afternoon in Jellicoo Hall, in aid .of the North China, Mission Fund, the Bev. C. Maclaverty announced that he had just received word that all the missionaries were safe and well and were working hard. The' fair was formally opened by Dean Julius, who said he regretted that the sale could not have been held during Dr. iKoo'b recent visit to Christchurch. Dr. Koo was himself a splendid illustration of the result of the. introduction of Christianity into China. The Dean emphasised- ( the necessity for greater knowledge and greater interest amongst nations, and considered that knowledge and mutual service were the surest .ways of combating the suspicion which Orientals had of Western nations, and of banishing the distrust sometimes felt, even amongst New Zealanders, towards the Chinese Government and. people. "The welfare, not only of China, but of the world," lie said, "depends on the goodwill and brotherhood that can be fostered only by mutual knowledge and love of Our .Lord."

In Jellicoe Hall, festively decorated for the occasion, were many wellstocked stalls representing, the different parishes. The following were the stalls and stall-holders:—Amberley—-Produce: Mesdames F. Coleman, M. Smith, BY Milnor. Opawa—rßooks: The Bev. H. W. Smith. PhUlipstown-—Variety: Mesdames H. W. Palmer, A. Bolt, A. Pearce, and Miss Craddock. Mer-ivale -7-Caki;s: Misses Papprill (2) and G. Fleming. Cashmere-—Cakes and jam: Mrs .A, If. Norris, Mrs~ P. Ladd, and Mis? Barrett. St. Luke's—Tea:'Mrs G. W. Dent, Miss Lawrell, Mrs Jenkiils, Miss Hiatt, Mrs Paintin, Miss Gaudin, Mrs Eichards, Mrs Bich, Miss Jean Sharpe, and Miss Stella Ford. TJpper Biccarton—Elevenpence half-penny: Miss V; Gardiner and Miss B. Mulcock. St. Michael's—Kitchen: Miss Paul, Mrs J. H. Upham, .Miss N. Guthrie. St. Matliew's—Delicatessen: Misses M. Moore and F. Morrish. St. John's Sweets: Mrs J. T. McWilliam, Misses B. Stewart, Z. Bhodes, F. Gourley, and G. Andrews. Fendalton—Produce: Mrs F. B. Bedgrave, Mrs B. Nicholson,-'Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence. CathedralChinese Goods: Mrs J. A. Julius, Miss Meywood, Mrs G. Baker, and Miss L. Cameron. West Lyttelton—Flowers: Mrs C. Maclaverty, Mrs Guy Ronalds'. Mrs J. F. Crawford. During the afternoon quartets were sung by; Archdeacon F. N.' Taylor, the Bev. M,r Scholar, and Messrs Taylor (2) and dances were given by the pupils of the Maori Girls' School. In the evening an utm sua i and greatly appreciated item was the singing of Chinese folk songs by a choir under the direction of Mr Vernon Griffiths.

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CHRISTCHURCH CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION. WOMEN'S BRANCH. The annual meeting of the women's branch of the Christcliurch Citizens' Association, held last night in the Chamber of Commerce Hall, was attended by about' forty members, presided over by Mrs John Montgomery. Miss E. Aitken proposed and Mrs Edwin Hamilton seconded,' that tho president of tho Christcliurch Citizens' Association be also president of the women's branch. In support of the motion, Miss Aitken said that such an arrangement would enable the two branches to coordinate more closely, and it would stimulate interest in the women's branch, the membership of which was decreasing. Mrs H. J. Bock supported the motion, which was opposed by Mrs A. I. Fraer and K. Lovell-Smith. ' Lady Wigram proposed as an amendment that the matter be deferred until next quarterly meeting. After some discussion, the motion was lost and the amendment carried. Election of Officers. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs Beauchamp Lane; vice-presidents, Mesdames A. I. Fraer, C. M. OHivier, G. Hampton Rhodes, and E. S. Vernon; treasurer, Miss M. Trent; committee (16 vacancies), Lady Wigram, Mrs F. Banks, Miss Cardale, Miss J. Dawe, Miss H. Ehns- ; lie, Mrs J. D. Fairhurst, Mrs W. P. Glue, Miss H. K. Lovell-Smith, Mrs John Montgomery, Miss K. Moore, Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs J. S. Thomson, Miss Stark, Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Miss R. Tabart, and Mrs C. J. Treleavon. Unemployed Women. A letter was received from the Mayor, Mr 1). G. Sullivan, M.P., asking members of tho branch to assist the many unemployed women iu the City. Miss E. Batt, secretary of tho Executive Committee dealing with the problem of unemployed women, outlined two schemes which were now being launched. The first was tho establishment of a ceutro for cookery. Here an unemployed woman, who was a good cook, would prepare hot nourishing moals which would be sold very cheaply to the poor and unemployed. Tho cook and her assistants would be paid for their labour. Gifts of looking utensils and kitchen equipment would bo welcome. Tho second scheme was the establishment of a centre for .women of needle trades, who would be employed making clothes for distribution to the various relief agencies. Miss Batt emphasised the facts that neither scheme competed with afty established trade, and that girls and women would immediately be released from work at these Centros if they secured employment. Her experience, she said, had been that the great majority of women • and girls were anxious to work for what they received. Between two hundred and three hundred domestic workers in tho City wore 'unemployed. ... - - Miss Lovell-Smith said that, following letters sent to employed women asking for contributions to help those uneinplo3*ed, it was thought that a personal canvass of business firms should be made, and she asked members of the branch to volunteer for this work. A letter was received from th« International Council of the Women's Disarmament Committee, soliciting the co--operation of members. The meeting coneluded with a vote of thanks to the chair, followed by the serving of supper.

OBITUARY, MRS A. h. THOMSON, Mrs A. It. Thomson, whoee death occurred at "Manahune," Waipara, North Canterbury, on Friday, was born in London. With her husband and two sons, Walter and Albert, she came, to Tiimaru 2(i years ago by" the steamer Athenic. Mr Thomson died in Timaru three years' after, his arrival. Mrs Thomson was a successful Applicant.in. the ballot for the Glenmark Estate,, and with her two sons, followed tho our suit of farming until her death. ■' She waa ill only a few days, and the news of her death came as a chock toiler friends. The funeral took place on Sunday at the Glenmark cemetery. The servic© at the graveside was conducted by the Rot. H. Hawkins, vicar of Glenmark. The chief mourners were Mr Walter Thomson and Mr and Mrs Albert Thomson. The pall-bearers were Messrs T. Baker,, L. King, P. King, M. Hare, L. McGuckin, and E. Blake. Many telegrams and expressions of sympathy were received from far and near. Wreaths were sent by manager and staff of Dalgety and Co., Ltd., the Hare family, Mr and i Mrs F. Quiglev, Mr and Mrs J. O'Carroll, Mrs Ayden, Mr and Mr? E. J, Blake, Mr and Mrs Alf., Gray (Amberlev), Mr and Mrs W. Treloar, tho Ferguson, family, Mr and Mrs T. Baker, Mr and Mrs A. N. Campbell, tho McGuckin family, Waipara and Omihi Plunket Society, Mrs Kendall, Hilda andi Hector King, tho Symonds family, and the Thomson family. Why suffer! Our anatomical footwear for fallen arch and ball joints gives great satisfaction.. Many customers have expressed appreciation for the comfort these shoes have given. They are scientifically modelled, give ease with comforting support to instep, and have correctly set walking heels and flexible sole procurable at, same cost as ordinary footwear. James Shoe Stores Sale, 148 Armagh street, next Dominion Motors. —2

PRIYATE DANCE. Miss Julia North and Miss Betty Johnson were hostesses at a pleasant party, given at the home of Mrs Peter Jaimeson, Papanui, in honour of Miss Joan Prebble, who is leaving tor Sydney at the end of the month. The ballroom was decorated . with streamers and chrysanthemums. Miss Joan Prebble received many useful gifts. Tije evening was spent in games and dancing, and many novelties were introduced. Among those present were Mr i-n<l Mrs Peter Jaimeson, Mr and Mrs John Dean, Mr and Mrs W. D. Ramsay, Mr and Mrs M. E. Jackson, Mr and Mrs P. C. Cairns, the Misses Betty Johnson, Phyllis Jones, Alma Woodbury Irene Grant, Lily Rylatt, Grace Flintoff, Joan Dean. Maureen Cox, Joan Prebble, Joan Jamieson, Elsie Hamilton, June Wakelvn, Marion Woods. Billie Cookson, Mfiee Dixon, Panhne Askew, Yvonne Williama,

Elaine Perry and Laurel Frigance, Messrs Geo. Summerton, Alan Johnson, Karl Hansfieldj John Millar. Horace Jackson HaroM Trelean, E. B. Neale, B Mitchell, G. S. Jones, P. Manson, Maurice Porterfield. Kevin Wilson (Dunedin), K. Hawkins, J. Holmes, A Stokes, C. H. Bommett (Sydney), I. S. Smith, John Little, B. E. ■ Wood, and Gerald Thompson.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. fbtmedin). (Ashbu:rtoll >.' Mr an# Mr.' -Hodf, The of Parliament contain over 500 rooms. About 200 persons, most of them members of . the staff are residents therein. ' '

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