WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20381, 30 October 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs Arthur Eiwortiiy (Timaru) will 1)0 the guest of her daughter, Mrs Derrick Gould (Fendalton) for Race Week. Mrs and Miss Tipping have left the Shirley district, and are now living at Bealey street, St. Albnns. Miss " Meta Nixon, who has been spending a few weeks in Marlborough, has returned to her homo m fendalton Miss Egidia Menzies (Victoria street) left last night for a brief visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs N. N. Friedlander arrived in Christchurch from Wellington yesterday morning. Miss Eileen Courtenay (Wellington) is at preaenb the guest of Mrs A. Welsford, and will visit her aunt, Mrs J. McKay (Akaroa) before returning home. Mr Albert V. Pearce (Customs Department, Wellington) and Mrs Pearce ar© spending a short holiday with relatives in Christchurch. Miss Halmai Loughnan (Avonside) will be the guest of Mrs Bernard Wood, Heretaunga, for the Wellington golf tournament early next month. Mrs Brian Todd (Fendalton) is spending a holiday in Wellington, arid is the guest of Miss Sheila "odd (Aurora terrace). The principal and committee of Crof ton-Lea Kindergarten and Preparatory School have issued invitations for a children's fancy dress party, to be held to-morrow afternoon. In the evening a bridge party and dance for adults will be held.

For the cabaret dance which is being held at the Winter Garden to-night, in aid of the funds of the Too H Boys Ciub, numerous parties have been arranged by hostesses, and the cabaret promises to bo most enjoyable. There has been an excellent demand for tickets, which are obtainable at the United Service Hotel and from members of the committee. Mrs W. M. Cotter, Mrs William Hayward, Mrs C. M. Barnett, and Mrs Alex Forbes will conduct a sale of home-made cakes and produce in the vestibule of Everybody's Theatre tomorrow morning, the proceeds to he devoted to their stall at the forthcoming Lewisham garden fete. A large and varied stock will be offered at reasonable prices. Mr Woodward's jazz party, including Mrs Gill and Messrs Brownio (2), visited the Receiving Home, Sunnyside, on Wednesday night, and provided the music for a very enjoyable dance.

At her farewell recital at the Civic Theatre last night, Miss Marjorio Alexander, who was presented with many beautiful flowers, wore a pretty plainlymade frock of white satin, with net hem joined to the skirt in Vandykes and edged with three tiny frills of net. Miss Noel Cape-Williamson, who assisted Miss Alexander, wore a graceful flared frock of flamingo pink georgette, and the accompanist, Mrs IT. W. Simpson, wore a frock of black panne velvet, with, a bow at one side of velvet lined with shrimp pink crepe de chine.

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ENTERTAINMENT AT RICCARTON.

A dramatic entertainment, arranged by Mrs G. D. Ellis and Mrs V. Evans, was held at St. James's new schoolroom, Biccarton, last night, and was very much appreciated by the large, audience present. Four short plays were produced, "Legend" (Phillip Johnson), in which parts were taken by Mrs G. D. Ellis, Mrs V. Evans, and Mr Jackson Thomas; the prologue to Shaw's "Androcles," in which Mrs V. Evans, Mr Jackson Thomas, and Mr E. Newman were the performers. "The House," a play written by a Christchurch girl, Miss Sylvia Thompson, was produced for the first time, and was very well received. Parts were played by Miss Valerie Tennent, Miss Nancy Gard'ner, and Messrs Wight and Harrison. This was followed by "Michael" (Miles Malleson), in which the following took part: —Mrs G. D. Ellis, Mrs V. Evans, Mrs M. Larsen, Misses Sylvia Thompson and Boris O'Halloran, and Messrs Mervyn Bull and E. Newman, and two children, Dawn Leveredge and J*une Harvey. After the entertainment, the performers were entertained at slipper by the vicar, the Eev. J. B. de Lambert, and Mrs de Lambert, when complimentary speeches were made to the performers," and particularly to Miss Thompson, who was congratulated on the success of her play.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held ou Wednesday. Miss Henderson presided. Apologies were received from Mrs Whettor and Miss Jewell. Several donations to the funds were handed in by Mrs Day. Correspondence was read from Miss Cardale, secretary of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children, who asked for volunteers to help in the coming street collection. Several members promised to assist. To celebrate Maori Day the president called upon the Misses Mete and Fllison, two Maori students in training at the Methodist Deaconess Hostel, to address the meeting. Both the students gave interesting talks about mission and temperance work among the Maoris in the North Island. They both paid tributes to the splendid work being dona by M a °ri missionaries and others. v A vote of thanks was passed to the speakers for their addresses. Before afternoon tea was served Misses Mete and Ellison sang Maori vocal duets.

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The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Sucli 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.

RANGI-RURU SPORTS. The annual sports gathering of ItangiRuru has long been recognised, iiQt only as a ■ day of athletic competition for the present pupils but also as a reunion day for past pupils, who never waver in their affection for their school. Yesterday's gathering was no exception, and there was a very large attendance of old puplis /is well as parents and friends at the Addington Trotting Course, when the sports were held on the lawns near the main grandstand. The members of the girls' sports committee were Misses E. Alpers, C. Eeese, J. Rutherford, P. .Price, E. Perry, M. Hayes, and N. Bishop. They were assisted in the running off of the events by members of the men's committee, Messrs T. P. Gibson, C. Buchanan, C. Meares, H. G. Martin, G. Harper, and Archdeacon Haggitt, with Mr E. R. Webb as starter, and Mr F. P. Osmond Smith as timekeeper. Miss Ethel Gibson was head of the tea committee, and she was assisted by Miss Winifred Gibson, Mrs J. C. Newton, president of the Old Girls' Association, and other members of the Association. The trophies won were handed to the winners by Mrs R. W. Anderson, end she and Miss Gibson were presented each with a bouquet of lilies of the valley, by two very small pupils of the School. Amongst the many present were:— Miss Helen Gibson, Miss Ethel Gibson, Miss Winifred Gibson, Mrs F. L. Hutchinson, Misses Paul, Martin, Horth, M. Eeese, G. Smyth, McKinnon, Johnston, Haggitt, Beale, Mr and Mrs Stokes, Mr and Mrs Osmond Smith, Mrs Ormhein, Dr. and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs E. R. Webb, Mr and Mrs Linton Gardiner, Mrs R. 0. Lindsay, Mrs G. Talbot, Miss Nixon, Mr S. Manning, Mr and Mrs Arthur Chapman and Miss Molly Chapman, Mrs Dan Reese, Mrs A. F. Wright, Rev. W. H. Orbell and Mrs Orbell, Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt and Misses Ruth and Norah Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Edwin Millies, Mrs A. 0. Reed, Mrs A. Macdonald, Mrs C. L. Meredith-Kaye, Miss Meredith-Kaye, Mrs P. H. Cox, Dr. and Mrs A. B. Pearson, Mr and Mrs Charles Buchanan and Miss Joan Buchanan, Mrs G. Fleetwood and Miss Ena Fleetwood, Mrs A. R. Bloxam and Miss Barbara Bloxam, Mr and Mrs 11. E. Perry, Mrs Melville Bruce, Mrs J. 8. Strack, Mr and Mrs R. A. Crozier, Mrs E. Chester, Mr nnd Mrs P. B. Hume, Miss Eldridge, Miss Nancy Morrish, Miss Elsom, Mrs T. A. Mac Gibbon, Miss Cook, Miss A. Buchanan, Mrs Ernest Cooke, Mrs W. E. Beale, Mr and Mrs Clive Hill, Mrs S. J. Russell, Mrs G. B. Morgan, Miss Pocock, Mrs W. Eldon Coateß, Mrs Gordon Connal, Mrs Tosswill, Mrs Trevor Cargill, Mrs O. A. Bridgewater, Mrs W. Hand Nowton, Mrs Colin Gray, Miss Gabriel Taylor, Mrs Roy Caverhill, Mr and Mrs M. P. Caftin, Mr Stokes, Mrs Ormerod and Miss Margaret Ormerod, Mrs J. W, Crawshaw. Miss Robb, Mrs F. Williams, Mrs A. P. King, Mrs F. B. Redgrave, Mrs T. Millikon, Mrs M. Lewin, Miss Hope Thornton, Miss Phyllis Lwarence, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Walter Dunkley, Mrs Styche, Mrs Leversedge, Mrs G. J. Smyth, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gresson, Miss Meares, Mrs Hayes, Mrs Barnett, Mrs P. R. Climie, Mrs Ken Henderson (Oxford), Mrs H. V. Murray, Mrs Perry, Mrs Keith Ollivier, Mrs Andrew Todd, Mrs Arthur Moffett (Invercargill), Mrs R. J. Lyon, Mrs Trevor Foster, Mrs M. Allen, Mrs Robinson E. Hall, Mrs Rex Abernethy, Mrs G. Morton Smith, Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Mrs Macbean Stewart and Miss P. Stewart, Mr and Mrs Robbins, Mrs O. T. J. Alpers, Mrs E. H. S. Hamilton, Dr. and Mrs W. Sadler, Mrs H. L. Bowlcer, Mrs A. T. C. Sellars, Mrs J. Ballin, Mr and Mrs C. Meares, Mrs M. Lynskey, Mrs Walter Macgibbon, Mr and Mrs A. W. Hale, Mr and Mrs George Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Neave, Mrs H. Smith, Mrs Phil Brown, Mr C. Bean, Mrs C. L. McCrostie, Miss Madge McCrostie, Misses Holmes, Mrs J. Freeman, Mrs H. J. Quarrell, Mrs Gumbleton, Miss Shelagh Gumbleton, Mrs Pipe, Mrs Bruce Coe, Mrs T. Stevens (Irwell), Mrs Frank Coop, Mrs V. Turnbull, Mrs Bonifant (Ashburton), Mrs Charles Wilson, Mrs Richard Anderson, Mrs W. Bassett, Mr and Mrs J. I. Royds, Mr and Mrs Hampton, Mrs A. E. Kincaid, Mr and Mrs G. W. Drayton, Mrs C. L. Hart, Mrs Shayle-George, Mrs Claud Peters, Mr and Mrs Harold Atkinson, Mr J. R. Cuningham, Miss C. Lowe, Mrs N. Coxhead, Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs James Cooke and Miss Mildred Cooke, Miss A. Newton, Mrs R. H. J. Camm, Mrs Shirley Wright, Mrs A. H. Cavell, Mr and Mrs P. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs S. Luttrell, Mrs Fountain, Mrs M. C. Cooper and Miss Joyce Coopor, Mrs Kernahan, Mrs E. Fear, Mrs Steffano Webb, Miss Margaret Webb, Mrs A. C. Keell, Mrs George Pascoe, Mrs A. S. Taylor, Mrs Armiger, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Hall, Mrs A. Stewart, Mrs Shand, Mrs H. M. Taylor, Mrs M. Russell, Mr and Mrs G. Whiteside, Mr and Mrs Cyril White, Miss Rattray, Mr and Mrs H. N. Talbot, Mrs Guy Haskins, Mrs H. H. Wauchop, Mr and Mrs H. Nutt, Mrs S. C. Harris, Mrs W. Thompson, Misses Doreen Hight, Mavis Reese, Muriel Royds, Nell Oxley, Gwen Smyth, Gertrude Browne, Kathleen Harrison, Molly Masefleld (Akaroa), Faith Herdman, Betty Flint, Peggy Lake, Linley Herdman, M. Todhunter, Roie de Pass, J. Shand, Georgina and Barbara Mulcock, Phyllis Cameron, Joy Bridgewater, Margaret Anderson, Jura Patterson, Betty Orbell, Wilmot Macbeth, Cathie Macdonald, Rata McLean, Alice and Ruth Royds, Barbara Coop, Betty Coop, Betty Webb, Phyllis Lawrenson, Marjorie Manning, Joan Shayle, Joyce, Kathleen White, Ethelwyn Bates, Mary , Scarvell, Marjorie Tait, Eileen Wilson, Muriel Undrill, Berrio Mcßae-Peacock, Norah Newton, Joan Bates, Carrie Joseph, ond Edith Todd.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHUIiCH

Warner's Hotel: Mrs James Park (Dunedin). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. Williams (Waimate), Mrs W. T. Hazlett and Uise K. Hazlett (Invercargill). United Service Hotel: Mrs L. P. Blunc'ell, Miss A. M. Nelson, Mrs E. Beandsell (Wellington), Commander and Mrs Crutchley (Auckland), and Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith (Invercargill). Hotel Savoy: Mrs E. Bull (Wellington), Mr A. Logan (Geraldine), Mr and Mrs Highbrow (Waimate), Miss L. Kae (Dunedin), Mr P. V. Lambert (Wellington), Mrs R, R. C'ain (Waimate), Mr J. P. Ford (Sydney), Mr L. Comerford (Westport), Mr R. McGregor (Greymouth), Mr and Mrs P. Carter (Greymouth), Mr and Mrs L. P Denton (Blufi), Mrs E. Duckitt (Dunedin), Mr J White (Nightcaps), Mrs M. E. Anderson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Benger (Nelson), Mr F. E. Sheridan (Blenheim). Hotel Fedoral: Mr F. M. Trenwith (Auckland), Mr M. Fitzcerald (Wellington) Mr awl Mrs Fred Smith (Dunedin), Mr' and Mrs J as. Waters (Dunedin), Mr R. Wilkinson (Dunedin), Mr Andrew Lane (Ashburton). Mr »nd Mra K. Calton (Dunedin),

bridge party. All Saints' schoolroom at. Avonside was festively decorated with large bowls of lilac and pale pink blossom last night, when a large and very well arranged bridge party was held to augment the parish funds. A strong committee, comprising Mesdames A. J. Benzie, W. F. Bridgman, "Victor Drake, Edward Ellis, J. L*. Jopp, -K. • Kellaway, M. Suckling, C. E. Tustin, Misses Blaekliam, M. Ellis, J. Meikle, H. Pannell, Suckling, and IX Tustin, was responsible for the arrangement of the party, and the members had good reason to be proud of the success of their efforts. Amongst thoso present were Mesdames Petrie, Eissman, Eeady, Eagg, Warner, Boon, G. Christie, G. E. King, Sheppard, J. Spears, H. Turner, H. C. Frampton, Coleman, F. Kedpath J. Crombie, J. A. Bussell, Eoy Mathews, E. Sharpe, Erasmuson, Haig, A. Burnett, Sapsford, Vine, H. Mulholland, Harris, A. J. Wootton, Parton, Wickes, Shand, Bobbins, Suckling, Nash, B. Collins, H. C. Wilson, Gentry, Barrett, Field, Smyth, Killner, W. Butler, A. J. Hoare, 11. W. Friedman, P. J. Newbury, H. H. Smith, Gillespie, Allen, MacGillivray, Vincent, Wendelbourn, E. F. Kellaway, A. G. Summers, S. W. Vincent, C. H. Wagstaff, J. Oswald Ilorton, H. E. W. White, E. Clark, J. Meikle, J, Smith, Arthur Eose, W. L. Bureh, J. Templeton, J. Petrie, 11. T. Stubberfield, T. W. Soanes, A. W. Soanes, C. L. Lilly, Misses E. B. Brown, F. Spears, F. A, Ferguson, Lieske, S. Ardly, M. Stewart, J. Gregg, Chamberlain, M. Middleton, S. Wright, M. Cuthbert, J. Smith, A. Bell, N. Thompson, M. Allen, Young, Wilson, Stewart, Coleby, Suckling, Sinclair, A. E. Barter, M. Jennings, J. Graham, M. Ott, Hunter, A. Thompson, G. Thompson, M. Eedpath, L. Donohue, M. Simpson, V. Simpson, T. Simpson, Eev. O. Fitzgerald, Messrs Green, Clausen, Cooper, Bowlker, G. Christie, G, E. King, H. C. Frampton, J. F. Moore, F. Smith,' F. Quinn, J. Prebble, J. Templeton, Boyce, Bureh, E. Wendelbourn, W. Butler, A. Kinvig, G. Gentry, Bridgman, Parton, Killner, Watts, K. Wilson, jun., Whisker, and 11. Wilson.

Those who assisted with donations were Mrs Haberfield, Mrs G. Watson Mrs J. S. Burns, Mrs G. Yates, Mrs e! Hibberd, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs H. Wvatt Mrs W. W. McKinney, Mrs T. Hunter Mrs Baker, Mrs Rundle, Mrs I. Daniels' Mrs Wilder, Mrs Porterfxeld, Miss Spence, Miss Aitken, Misß Ashford, Mr G. Hurle, Mr Ings, and Devondale Dairv Company.

CHRISTCHURCH FREE KINDER-

GARTEN. At the monthly meeting of the above .Association, held on Wednesday, in the Y.M.C.A. rooms, Mrs H. T. J. Thaclcer presided. Members present were Mesdames Rodda, Evans, I'everill, Aitken, Dunbier, Heywood, Williamson, Calder, Powell, itetallick, liobinson, Hadfield, Coddington, Miss Mclllraith, and the secretary. A report was made on Daifodil Day, vbich this year had, in spite of- a shortage of floweTs, eclipsed the records tor many years past, the totaJ sum raised being £283. In commenting on the success of Daffodil Day, Mrs Thacker said she considered it would be a happy day for Christchurch when every child was brought under the influence of kindergarten training, and the support given to the movement proved that the -trend was in this direction. The Association particularly wished to thank Miss Hull and her staff of helpers for their work in connexion with the copper trail. The amount raised by this means was £B3. The secretary was instructed to express the Association's thanks to Miss Hull. Votes of thanks were also passed to the newspapers of Christchurch, to whose goodwill and courtesy the success of the day was largely due; to Mr Calder Mackay for preparing the way by a talk over, the wireless on "Kindergarten"; to Miss Dawe, Messrs Hadfield, Livingstone, and Dunbier, all of whom rendered valuable service. Tho Association also wished to thank all tho6e who assisted by collecting or with contributions of cakes, produce, or flowers. Satisfaction was expressed at the efforts made by those in charge of the Sydenham and New Brighton depots. Reports from the local committees ir.dicatod that in all districts fundraising activities were in progress Selwyn reported that during the month the foundation stone of the new school had been laid. This was the first time such a ceremony had been performed in any of tho kindergartens owned by the Association, and the occasion was a memorable one, creating much interest in the district.

School reports were read by Mrs f'lvans, which showed that October had been a busy month in all the schools. Sunbeam and Phillipstown had celebrated their, twentieth anniversary, while Selwyn was now in its twelfth year. At two schools—Sunbeam and Linwood —Miss Lovell-Smith had addressed mothers and friends on New Zealand-made goods. Acceptable gifts had come to the various schools during the month. The birthday chair at Phillipstown had been reupholstered by Mr Calder Mackay, who had also sent blocks for the children. Mrs Speight and Mr Aldwin each sent a donation of plants for the school garden. Selwvn had received a child's bos ottoman, a doll's cradle and clothes, games and plasticeno, all given by Mr Reay, and Mr Pirrie had sent a large parcel of paper for the children's use. Amounts were sent in by the parents as follows: Sunbeam £5 3s, Phillipstown £2 Os 4d, Sydenham £1 lis 7Jd, Selwvn £2 7s 9d, Richmond £1 13a sd, Linwood £1 19s 3d, New Brighton £1 19s lid.

WEDDINGS. HITCHENS—CAMEEOA 1 . The marriage of Miss Lydia Cameron (Scotland) to Mr Norman Leonard Hitchens, took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Durham Street South Methodist Church, the Rev. A. N. Scotter performing the ceremony. Afterwards, a reception was held at the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs A. Chidgey, Manchester street. Music for the occasion was provided by the courtesy of 3YA, with whom special arrangements had been made by the host and hostess.

CRANFIELD—PEARSON. St. Faith's Church, New Brighton, wna beautifully decorated for the marriage of Margaret Hope, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E.. S. Pearson, New Brighton, to Robert Henry, elder son of Mr and Mrs H. G. Cranfield, Fenrialton. The Rev. C. B. Brown, of Waikari, officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of pompadourblue georgette, closely fitting at the hips, with crossed bands of satin, from which the skirt fell in three graceful flares. Her wide-brimmed hat was slightly lifted off the face, the brim being held in place by two pink roses. Her bouquet was of shaded pink roses with touches of blue. The attendant bridesmaids wore N frocks of dull faced satin. Miss Helen Pearson, sister of the bride, wore sil-ver-grey with a frilled Quakeress collar and a wide-brimmed hat with blue flowers under the brim. Her bouquet was of paetelwshaded flowers. Miss Nancy Cranfield, sister of the bridegroom, wore a buttercup-coloured frock of similar design, ber hat being relieved with gold-coloured flowers, ana her bouquet was of flowers to tone. Mr L. Cranfield, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr R. S. Pearson, brother of the bride, were best man and groomsman respectively. At the church door two small boys presented the bride with a silver horseshoe, while eight little girls formed a blue and buttercup archway. Mrs Pearson, mother of the bride, received her guests at the New Brighton Cafe, where the reception was held, wearing a, smart tailored navy costume, with a pale apricot blouse, and a navy baku hat banded with pineapple straw. Her bouquet was of apricot-shaded flowers. Mrs Cranfield, mother of the bridegroom, woro a frock of black embossed georgette with a baku straw hat to nyitch. She carried a bouquet of scarlet tulips. When Mr and Mrs R. H. Cranfield lotb on their honeymoon Mrs Cranfield woro a smart suit of navy tweed, with a small felt hat, and carried a musquash coat.

Investigations made by a Birmingham committee among 1439 children between eight and fourteen years of age showed that only 30 had never been to the pictures, while 780 went once a week, 184 twice a week, 86 three and four times a week, and one actually went five times a week.