WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20412, 5 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mrs C. H. Bridge is spending a holiday with Mrs Harold Hunter (Cholmondeley. avenue, Opawa). Mrs A. M. Satterthwaite ("Lorraine," I'.ndalton) lias returned from a trip to Australia. Mrs H. Birdling (Gracefield avenue), who has been staying with friends in South Canterbury for the last two months, will be returning to Christchurch next week. Mr and Mrs H. E. Young, who have been in Christcliurch for the past few weeks, are leaving this morning for Westport. Mrs Peter Wood (Papanui road) has been visiting her parents, Mr and, Mrs A. S. Paterson, Dunedin. Miss Dorothy Napier' (Waimato) is the guest of Miss Mollie Chapman, Knowles street. The many friends of Miss Moira West (Hackthorne road) "will be pleased to hear that she is slowly improving after a lengthy illness. Mrs S. J. Branson (Dunedin) is spending a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Adine Acton-Adams (Dunedin) is the guest of Miss Jean Newton, "The Willows," Ashburton. Ahipera Nepe, a native of Taupiri, who is said to be 104 years old, walked two miles to the polling booth on Tuesday to record her vote at the election for Maori members of Parliament. In the recent Government examinations for shorthand typists, Miss Lynclsay L. Herrick (Gregg's College) headed the list of successful candidates in the Pitman system, senior division. The engagement is announced of Winifred Mary, only daughter of the Archbishop of New Zealand, and Mrs Averill, to the Eev. Lawrence Edwin Cartridge, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. E. Cartridge, of' Whitby, Yorkshire, England. The engagement is announced of Olive, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs fc> J. ltound, of Wairarapa terrace, Fendalton, to Philip John, only son of Mrs and the lato Mr J. it. Hows, "Rothesay," Cromer, Norfolk, England. The engagement is annouueed of Mona Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Kennedy, of Annat, to Alex. James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Shearman, of Christchurch. ■ The engagement is announced ot Kathleen Ann (Kitty), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cole, of Linwood, to Albert Lawson, seoond son or Mr and Mrs T. S. Paterson, of Opawa. Mrs H. E. Barrowclough, who has been a vice-president of the Dunedin Branch of the National Council ot Women, and who is leaving Dunedin shortly for Auckland, was entertained at . afternoon tea on Thursday by ( members of the'branch. The members of the Christchurch branch of the Dickens Fellowship, in keeping with the Christmas spirit cherished by Charles Dickens, are arranging to take a party of Christchurch children for an outing in the country on December 19th. At the recent examinations in Christchurch Miss Phyllis M. Kinniburgh completed her work for the diploma, L.A.B. She is the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Kinniburgh, of Waitoa, Thames Valley, Auckland, and for the past three years she has been a ptipil of Mr Ernest Empson (practical) ana , the Eev. Hubert Jones (theory). During her stay in Canterbury she has won many successes in. the musical world. Miss Kinniburgh is eighteen years of age and receives her diploma with high marks. She is resident with her aunt, Mrs E. O'Flynn,- Hornby School House, but leaves for .her home in the North Island before Christmas. NERVE TORTURE ENDED. > Who can describe the racking agony of neuralgia, and the awful depression which follows the bouts of pain? If you suffer from "nerves" in any shape or form, try WINCARNIS to-day. The first glass will send new peace stealing through your veins. The first night vou will sleep better and wake more refreshed-. WINCARNIS is the surest, safest cure for jagged nerves and all run-down conditions. Recommended by over 18,000 medical men. Obtainable everywhere. —2

TOILETRIES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. When you want something personal, but not too much so, something distinctly smart for Xmas presents, select dainty British toiletries by Morny, June perfumes, powders, and creams by Saville, or English Lavender by Potter and Moore. You are welcome to call at E. Cameron Smith's Pharmacy, Regent Theatre Building, Cathedral square, and see for yourself. You'll happen on that very special gift you are looking for. 6B Besides being one of the most powerful disinfectants known, "PURITO" is non-poisonous, and does not harm the skin. For wounds, cuts, etc., its antiseptic qualities are unique, while as a gargle for sore throats, it gives immediate relief even in acute cases. Try it in your shaving water. Bleeding gums can be checked by cleaning teeth with "PTJRTTO," which also prevents decay. Obtainable at all Chemists and Stores. Price 2s 6d for 16-oz. bottle. —2

PERFECT in fitting—and designed to give that slenderising effect to the figure, we have some choice specimens in fur coats, all made from beautiful pelts. These await your inspection at MacGIBBON'S, Fur Specialists, 154n Armagh street. —2 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Regd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure. £5 i2s 6d Florence Hullen. C.M D . 7 Courtenay place. Wellington. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. —6 ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL. VISIT BY MISS MARJORIE ALEXANDER. V St. Matthew's . Victory Memorial School was visited yesterday afternoon by a distinguished ex-pupil. Miss JVfarjorie. Alexander, a former scholar of the school, and winner of. the Dux medal in 1927, visited the school in order to say good-hyo and to receive the good wishes of past and present scholars. Miss Alexander played the children the following music:—"A Theme from Rigoletto," "The Blue Danube with Variations," "The Little White Donkey," Chopin's "Scherzo in A." After this music the scholars bade farewell to Miss Alexander with cheers.

The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication gin the "Women's Corner" itema of »social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence i» invited on any matters affecting, or of .interest to, jg women. :§

GOLDEN WEDDING.

LEWISHAM GARDEN FETE. OFFICIAL OPENING. The r Lcwisham Garden Fete, as a preparation for which many social gatherings have been held in the City, and suburbs during the last few weeks, was officially opened in the Hospital grounds yesterday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of the public. Bishop Brodie presided at tho opening ceremony, and with him on the platform were the Mayor, Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., and Mrs Sullivan, the Rev. Fathers T. Price (Methvcn), A. F. McDonald (St. Mary's), Madden (New Brighton), J. McMonaglo (Cathedral), Donegan (Kiverton), the Eev. Dr. J. Kennedy (Beckenham), the Rev. Father Gordon Daly (Addington), Mr H. T. Armstrong, M.P., and Mrs Armstrong, Mr J. McCombs, M.P., the Town Clerk, Mr J. S. Neville, and Mrs Neville, Dr. John Guthrie, Dr. A. B. O'Brien, Mr Austen J. Miscall (convener of tho organising committee), Mrs F. C. Delany (honorary secretary), Miss Hilda Nottingham (assistant honorary secretary), and Mr T. C. O'Kecffc. Mr Miscall, on behalf of the Eev. Mother and Sisters of Lewisham, welcomed the visitors, and particularly thanked Bishop Brodie and the Mayor for their attendance. He mentioned that the expenses of tho fete would bo small as tho timber and other necessities for the stalls had been given free, while the workmen, tho electricians, and tho members of tho band and orchestra had all given their services gratis. Small Beginnings. Tho Rev. Father T. Price said that eighteen years ago the Sisters of Lewisham had opened in Christchurch a small hospital with twenty beds. Their accommodation was limited; their funds more limited. They and their work wero unknown in New Zealand. But they struggled against unusual difficulties, and now the public realised that Lewisham was not a proselytising ground, but a hospital of which any city might bo proud. Although tho last twelve months had been difficult, financially, still Lewisham was giving tho same service as iu prosperous times. The Mayor, before formally declaring tho feto open, said he understood Lewisham had cost more than £60,000. lie welcomed an opportunity of helping an institution in which the equipment wao so up-to-date, and where patients received tlie utmost attention and kindness.

Appreciation of Doctors. Dr. John Guthrie, speaking on his own behalf and on behalf of the medical profession, said that at one time, in Christchurch, thero was a good deal of opposition to religious Orders undertaking nursing, and it was suggested that the State should take charge of all public and private nursing. That scheme had been dropped chiefly because of the extraordinary activity" arid pcrsevorance of the Sisters of Lewisham, who, from small beginnings, liad now a hospital as well equipped for ita size as any he had seen in Britain or America. On behalf of the medical profession, he thanked the Sisters of Lewisham for their work. Bishop Brodie, after briefly tracing the growth of the Hospital since its opening on February 27th, 1910, proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for opening the fete. A Work of Charity. Dr. A. B. O'Brien said he was frequently asked, "Why have a fete for Lewisham where patients pay high fees!" He wanted to explain that every year hundreds of patients were treated free of charge in Lewisham. If a doctor said a patient was too poor to pay, that patient was admitted and devotedly nursed and the question of payment was never mentioned. The hospital was uot a money-making concern—it received payment from thoso who could pay so that it could help a larger number of those who could not pay. It was contrary to the spirit of the Sisterhood to make known their charity, but he wished to emphasise the fact that their work saved the country a great deal in hospital rates. Mrs Sullivan was presented with a beautiful bouquet by little Helen Fahey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs J. H. Fahoy. The following were the stall-holders: Cake stall: Mesdames F. Petre, R. G. Petre, J. S. Neville, Frank O'Brien, L. Maxwell, and the Misses Petre; fancy stall: Mrs Colin Mac Donald, Lady Ward, Mesdames James Higlit, Frank Graham, Alfred Bunz, Misses Morkane (2), Doreen Hight, Ncdra Mac Donald, Gwen Nottingham, and Eileen Boso; kitchen stall: Mesdames J. H. Fahey, Edgar Reay, J. V. Lane, T. C. O'Kecffe, J. Beban,. J. Fox, G. P. Payne, T. O'Connor, N. Hooper, Misses W. Beban, A. Barrett, R. Hoben, M. Payne,-andj L." Fouhy; produce: Mesdames W. M. Cotter, Alex. Forbes, William Hayward, C. M. Barnett, E. C. McDermott, Misses 33, Doherty, K. Barnett, and Hayward (2); variety stall: Misses D. Leslie and P. Harrison, Mrs E. M. Radley, Mrs H. Radley, Mrs J. Vincent, Mrs Farra, Miss G. Cotter, Miss O. Caven, and Miss L. Hitch; children's stall: Mesdames P. S. Nicliolls, R. A. Home, M. Prendcrgast. Miss M. Purse, Mrs Arthur Rose, Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, . Mrs R. McKenzie, Misses Noni Thompson, P. Wall, and Pat Simpson. Bennett's Orchestra supplied spirited music, and to-night the band of the Working Men's Club will be in attendance. The fete was eontmued in the evening, when thero was a large attendance, and the stalls and many amusing sideshows did good business. It will be continued this afternoon and evening.

MR T. DRYBURGH HONOURED. Mr T. Dryburgh, the manager of the Christchurch Branch of tho Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company, waß met by the Christchurch staff of nearly one hundred at a happy gathering last Tuesday, the occasion being his golden wedding. . Mr Simpson, in his opening remarks, congratulated Mr and Mi's Dryburgh on attaining their golden wedding, and also spoke of the high esteem held by Mr Dryburgh during liis . thirty-five years' service with the company. After other mombers of tho staff had congratulated Mr and Mrs Dryburgh, Mr Simpson, on behalf of the staff, presented Mr Dryburgh with a golden medallion, suitably, inscribed. Mr Dryburgh, in responding, expressed his appreciation and thanks for tho presentation. and good wishe®

GUIDE NOTES.

[exclusiv* to the press.] [By The Provincial Secretary.] '•For the bentfit of Guides and Guideis an arrangement has been matla by which notes concerning the Girl Guide movement mil aucear under this heading each Saturday Eng. A special feature willlb. tho dates of tho various badge examinations lor the current month, as a reminder to intending competitors. The names of successful candidates will also be published."—Girl Guides Association. 67 Worcester street West, Christchurch. Marjorie Read and Daisy Rogers, of the Halswcll Company, have passed their Cook's Badge tests. Joyce Finney (Avonside-Richmond) and Lallie Shirlaw have completed their Pioneer Badge tests. Jean Dalglish (St. Margaret's-Acland Company) has gained her Needlewoman's Badge. • * » A large number of Guides will, in the course of a few weeks, be going into camp, many of them for the first' time. They will he expecting all sorts of fun —and will get it. A number of things will probably be different from what is expected, and just because they are different it may be difficult "to be prepared" for the various emergencies which are sure to arise. For instance, your bed will look very inviting, and for a very short while may be comfortable, but unless the bed has been properly made, your wish will be that the "getting up" whistle will soon be blown. With the view to having comfortable nights in a tent, see that your ground sheet is quite free of holes and dampproof, and that tho palliasse is on tho mackintosh, otherwise the palliasse will get damp and the weather may not permit of the palliasse being dried next day. Do not have the* palliasse too long and narrow, for if too narrow you will roll off. and a wide mattress is more comfortable. Do not put too much straw in the palliasse, for packed straw becomes very bard. When the ground sheet has been spread out, put the mattress well in the middle of it and fimke a hollow for the hip bone to rest in, and you will find this will help to make you comfortable for the night. Blankets. —It is advisable to sew up the sides of your blankets to make a bed into which you may creep. If the blankets are not sewn at the sides, fold them one insido the other, thus forming a kind of sack, and if this is done it is unlikely that you become untucked. If you have three blankets, have two thicknesses of blanket under you to ensure warmth, for there is no warmth in either a ground sheet or a straw palliasse, and one cannot bocomfortable if cold. For a pillow, cither take a small cushion to camp or an old pillow-case and fill with straw. The former is better, but tho latter is quite restful after you arc used to the rustJipg of the straw. Remember—do not prop the pillow against the side of the tent. If you do the pillow will probably get damp, and, should it rain, the tent will leak where the pillow is touching tho tent, and you would probably get a cold, which would not add to your enjoyment in camp. By your second night' in camp you will be an old camper. You will sleep like a top and find it difficult to keep awake, even if you want to. So make the most of your first night out of doors and .let the memory of it be that of a wonderful experience. (To be continued next' "weok.) Leather Belts. To clean your uniform belt, take out stains with petrol, rubbing the spot from the edge to the centre round and round. Then apply white of egg thinly spread Over the whole belt. This is to fill in the scratches, and if these are deep a second coat will be needed. When tho egg is quite dry, rub in a mixture if linseed oil (two parts) and vinegar (one part). Let this dry and then polish with a soft rag-

Y.W.C.A. NEWS. A preliminary meeting to consider the organisation of an appeal to- the community on behalf of Y.W.C.A. work early in the new year, was held yesterday . k Mrs Machin, president, and Mr A. C. Bretherton, chairman ot the Advisory Board, were present, and it was reported that the City Council had given permission for a street collection in February. Tho effort will take tho form of a "Rose Day," and it is hoped to have stalls for the Bale ot produce of all kinds, cakes, sweets, €te A strong committeo of men and women waß set up and general lines indicated, but the bulk of the work will be deferred until after the holidays. Meanwhile offers of help in clerical assistance and in other ways will be welcome. At the same time a campaign for a bigger membership has been initiated and all Board members and members ot clubs have pledged themselves to work for this. The National Executive Committee has issued the programme for tho annual conference of girl members to be held in Mastcrton at St. Matthew's School, kindly lent for the purpose, just after Christmas. There is every prospect of a strong delegation going from Christchurch, and all are looking forward to meeting the new national secretary, Miss Jean Stevenson. THE COUNTRY CLUB. Patrons of the Country Club Cabaret will be interested to learn that tlie management has engaged the services o! Lyndon Christie and his Rhythmic Symphonists, who will commence a eeason of dance playing at the cabaret to-night. Mr Christie has recently fulfilled contracts with the Wentworth Cabaret, Hotel Australia, and David Jones, Ltd. (Sydney). He has also toured his own hand with Fuller's and MarlowRolls circuits, and has broacasted extensively from Australian and New Zealand stations. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Clarendon Hotel: Mrs C. B. Hodgson (Nelson), Mrs Milner and Miss "W. .Milne* (Oamaru). Hotel Federal: Mi&A J. Montgomery (Loburn, K-angiora), Mibs M. Montgomery (Loburn, Kangiora), Mr D. Golightly (Dunedin), Mrs Inwood (Hanmer Springs), Mr and Mrs Jarrett (Nelson), Mr Barker (Nelson). Hotel Savoy: Mrs McDowell (Cheviot), Mrs Horneman (Cheviot), Mr Armstrong (Dunedin), Mr Fnllford fWpllington), ~Mr Fox (Wellington), Mr Johns (Danedin), Mrs Johnson (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Connop (Cheviot), Mrs Cochran (Dur.edin), Mies Cochran (Dunedin), Miss Blanchet (Nelson), Mr Burton (Timaru).

SOCIETY FOR IMPERIAL CULTURE. ?

ANNUAL CONVERSAZIONI!. The Chamber of Commerce Hall had taken unto itaeli beauty last night," wnen the Society for Imperial Culture held its annual conversazione. The heavy curtains were drawn back to reveal the fine windows and water colours, etchings, miniatures, and reproductions of old masters were hung on the walls. Large bowls of summer flowers—delphiniums, lupins, irises, marigolds—artistically arranged with branches of maple, made very effective decorations, while choice rosea of varied, colours added to the pleasing effect. Dr. James Hight presided, and,, on behalf of members of the Society, welcomed back Mrs Claude Sawtoll,'who has been visiting Britain, and thanked . Mr J. Fitzgerald, Mr C. A. Rendle, and Miss M. O. Stoddart for the good work they had done during the secretary 's absence. The following musical programme was greatly enjoyed:—Violoncello solos, (a)' ''Adagio" (Handel), (b) ''Berceuse" (Faure), Mr Hamilton Dickson, accompanied on the piano by Miss Bessio Pollard; vocal ' solo, . "Phyllida" (Harold Fisher), Mr E. Rogers; pianoforte solo, Rhapsodie in Q Minor (Brahms), Miss Althea Slack; vocal solo, "Mia Percilla" (Gomez), from opera "Salvacor Rose," Madame Gower Burns; vocal duet, "Dear Love of Mine" (Goring-Thonias), Madame Gower Burns and Mr E. Rogers;'vocal solo, "Pastoral" (Carey), Madame Gower Burns; vocal solo, "The English Rose" (German), Mr E. Rogers. Miss Betty Hanham acted as accompanist for the singers. A much-appreciated item' was a Dramatic Episode—a love-scena from Congreve's "The Way of the World," acted in costume by Mrs R. D. D. Milligan and Mr Roy Twyneham. Mrs Milligan, wearing a maize-coloured brocaded satin dress with, panniers of deep gold satin and tiny tucker and puffed (sleeves of net, showed plainly that maidens of 1700 had minds of their own. As she archly fluttered her fan, she announced to her suitor that, if she married him, she would never be reprimanded or instructed, that she would not be intimate with fools that might be! his relations, and that she would never consent to dwindle into a wife. But Mr Twyneham, as the suitor, resplendent in, emerald green satin and gold lace, was more than a match for the saucy lady qn whom he laid very definite restrictions. The episode - was received with prolonged applause by the audience. Before supper was served Dr. D. E. Hansen proposed a vote of thanks' to the performers and to all who had assisted in the Society's programmes during the year. Amongst those present were Dr. aiid Mrs James Hight, Mrs James Shelley, Miss M. O. Stoddart, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Madame Gower Burns, Mrs R. D. D. Milligan, Mrs Robert Malcolm, Miss Betty Hanham, Dr. and Mrs Beveridge Davis, Miss M. Balfour, Miss Floranc6, Mr and Mrs A. K. Anderson, Mrs Hunnibell, Miss Gladys Marriott,-Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcott, Marlborough), Miss Alma McCallum (Timaru), Miss Doreen Hight, Miss Eileen Rose, Miss Olive Cooper, Mr and Mrs Harold Biggs, Mrs S. E. McCarthy and Miss Thelma McCarthy, Mrs Alfred Bunz, Mrs J. G. Collins, Misses Joan and Betty Rayner, Mrs David Bates and Miss Isabel Bates, Mr and Mrs J. Fitzgerald, Mr E. G. Thomas and Miss Evelyn ComynsThomas, Mr and Mrs R. J. McLaren, Mrs I>. J. Itobinson and Miss Christo- • bel Robinson, Mrs W. F. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Filer, Mr and Mrs C. Rendle, Mr L. F. de Berry and Miss Vivienne de Berry, Miss Vivienne Kendall, Miss A. Ironside, Mrs H. Macbeath (Napier), Mrs Alan Just, Mr and Mrs W. Brock, Miss Heywood; Mr and Mrs Murdoch McLeod, Miss Bessie Pollard, Miss Jessie Dickson, Dr. and Mrs D. E. : Hansen and Miss Molly Hansen. Mr and Mrs C. E. Foweraker, Mr and Mrs W. F. Harley Slack and Miss Althea Slack, Mr and Mrs H. A. Young, Mr and Mrs O, C. Harley and Misa Kathleen Harley, Mrs Cresswell, Mr and Mrs T. S. I Young, Mr and Mrs H. H, .AJliaoa, Miss

Eve Poison, the Rev. and Mrs G. W. Dent, Miss : Bora Deal, Miss Ina Dent, Mr and Mrs Walter B. Harris, • Miss Elisabeth Tipping, |ps& fc-J&Jyafapaa, Mrs Hubert Jones Miss Atkinson, Madamoiselle P. Gross, Miss Nellie Duffy, Mr D. E. Hutton" and Miss Hutton, Miss Wills, Miss N. Wills, Miss Winifred, Howard, Denny, Roy Twyneham. J. Cook, E. Rogers, Boxall, Hamilton Dickson, and A. L. M. Perry.

NAVY LEAGUE.

FAIR TO ASSIST FINANCES. i The difficult had its effect on the finances of the Canterbury branch of the Navy League, and in an effort to assist that needed for educational purposes it held a fair in its new, hall in Gloucester street yesterday during the afternoon and evening. A satisfactory amount was realised. The hall, artistically decorated, made a fine display with the waves distributed on tho various stalls, and the voluntary helpers -worked hard, to ensure the fair's The stall-holders were as follows: White elephant stall (comprising things which were no good people but good to dtbfcrs), Mesdames C. E. Qross. and C. Mearas; afternoon tea, Mesdames T. Cloudesley, ,W, F. Soper, and T. Andrews, arid Misses M. Spcnce and I. E, Pattrick; book stall, Miss E. Ovsrton; fancy sfall, Miss K. Allen; produce stall, Mrs E. G. Mo Cullough and MisSes Macleodsmith, M. Simpson; and Nancy McCullough: cake stall, Misses J. Tench, V. Maxwell K.. Franklin, W. Rosendale, and B. Perkins. .In the evening three ballets were given by pupds of Miss . Bessie Macdonald. The; soloists were Bella Prisk, Frances Clark, and Pat Gregory