WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20413, 7 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

Mr and Mrs W. 0. Campbell (Fendalton), who have been spending a few weeks in Marlborough and Nelson, returned to €hristchurch on Saturday evening. Miss Downie Stewart, who has been spending somo weeks in Dunedin, has returned to Wellington, and will leave shortly for Honolulu with her brother. Miss Halmai Loughnan (Avonside), who has been spending several weeks in the North Island, returned to Christchurch yesterday morning. Miss Catherine Johnstone (Otaio) has returned from a visit to relatives in Wellington. Miss Annette Johnston (Lower Hutt) and Miss Joyce Nathan (Wellington) are the guests of Mrs Vavasour (Marlborough). Miss Suzanne Hughes (Island Bay, Wellington) arrived in Christchureh yesterday to visit Miss Anthea Loughnan (Avonside). Miss Dolores Harper (Otaki), who is visiting her grandfather, Mr George Harper (Cashel street West) is returning to the North Island on Thursday. Miss Laura Tabart (Papanui road) has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs Elliston Orbell, Dunedin. Miss Meredith-Kaye and Mrs Fulton (Papanui road) are leaving Christchurch on December 19th for a trip to England. They will travel by the Aorangi to Sydney, where they will join the Ormonde for London. Miss Ruth Pharazyn (Hawlce's Bay), who has been the guest of Mrs Geoffrey Kingscote, Fendalton, is now staying with Miss D. Humphreys. Miss Ruth Wynn-Williains (Cashmere Hills) and Miss Jean Webster (Heretaunga) left on Saturday for & visit to North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs C. S. Thomas (Innos road), who have been visiting England, are returning to Christchureh on Christmas Eve. Mr and Mrs Wilfred Mclndoe (Port Chalmers), who have been visiting Mr and Mrs J. Mclndoe, North Avon road, are returning home to-day. Miss Rua Wintle (Auckland) is arriving in Christchureh this week to visit Mrs E. C. Huie, Hereford street west. Miss Aim Ensor (Rakahuri, ltangiora) is coming to Christchureh this week, and will stay with Miss Dorothy Chrystall, Colombo street north. Mr and Mrs J. H. Pennington, who have arrived from Dunedin to take up residence in Christchureh, have taken a house in Bealey avenue. Mrs Ross Lascelles, who is visiting friends in Wairarapa, is returning to Christchureh towards the end of this week. Miss Joan Maling (Durham street north) and Miss Elizabeth Harris (Cashmere Hills) are paying a short visit to Timaru. Mrs F. K. Hunt (Auckland), who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs W. M. L. Sutherland, is arriving tomorrow in Christchureh, where she will spend a week before leaving for the north. Mrs C. A. Fraer (Phillipstown) has left for a visit to Auckland. Mrs V. Crutchley (Parnell), who has been visiting Christchureh and Wellington, has returned to Auckland. Miss Helen Buckham (Merivale lane) is visiting her sister, Mrs A. B. Moffett (Invercargill). The Rev. J. A. Lush, Mrs Lush, and Miss Mary Lush (Invercargill) are arriving in Christchureh to-day to attend St. Margaret's College end-of-term ceremoniesMiss Mollie Miller is leaving on Wednesday to spend the holidays in Invercragill. She will be accompanied by Mr 'and Mrs E. Snow Miller, of Wellington, who will stay with Mrs E. S. Miller (Invercargill). At the recent practical examinations held in Christchureh. by tho Associated Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M., Miss Joan Targuso (pupil of Mrs Targuse) completed the work for tho diploma L.A.B. (violin). ' At St. Barnabas's Schoolroom on Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Kiwi School of Weaving,are giving an exhibition of spinning and weaving, and are! holding a 6nle of I hand-woven goods made from New Zealand wool. On Friday morning and afternoon and on Saturday morning, this week, Misses Dorothy Chrystall, Meta Nixon and Ann Ensor will hold a sale of inexpensive Christmas gifts in a room ad- • joining Mr Sevicke- Jones's premises, Cathedral square. The engagement is announced of Alethea Deborah, only daughter of Mrs F. M. Collins, Bealey street, Christchureh, and the lata Mr F. M. Collins, and John Burgess, only son of Mr and Mrs W. AV. Rowntree, of Christchureh. By kind, permission of Dr. Maclntyre, the children of the Fresh Air School on Cashmere Hills were entertained by Hays' Limited, where they were welcomed to Wonderland by Father Christmas and spent two. happy • ( *j^ s r '^' n S ou the "Leaguers' Limited ' railway and the merry-go-round and watching the Punch and Judy show and conjuring tricks. Before leaving each child was given a gift of toys, sweets, and balloons. It was a happy crowd of children that returned at 12 o'clock to their home on the hills. A luxuriously rich and soft fur scarf cannot fail to add that touch of charm and smartness to any costume. We have a varied selection tliat will der a x dics V MacGlßstreet ' Specinhsts . 154 a Armagh WINTER GARDEN. The weather on Saturday evening was favourable for dancing, and attracted many dancers to the usual weekly Winter- Garden cabaret. Vases of beautiful Iceland poppies decorated the supper tables, and palms were used in the lounge with good decorative effect. A spirited programme of music .was supplied bv the Bailey-Marston Orchestra. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs C. Hurcourt, Mr and Mrs W. O'Brien (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Fergus and Mr and Mra 0. Shand. (Cunedin). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs F. W. Oavo (Auckland), and Mra M. Faulin (Wellington). Mr and Mra C. T. Hartley (Auckland) and Miss 0. Macdonald (Timaru). Hotel Federal: Mr P. J. Callaghan (Nelson), Misa S. Lavelle (Wellington), Mr M. V- Robs (Auckland), Mrs D. A, Walsh (Motucks, Nelson),

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ROYAL GARDEN PARTY. The garden party held on Saturday afternoon in the lovely garden of Mr YV. M. VizSr's homo in Manchester street north was a judicious mixture of the novel and the ordinary, which mado it a complete success. Organised by Mrs E. B. Chambers in aid of the Edgeware Road Methodist Church funds, it opened spectacularly with an 18th Century royal procession, which, heralded by a rousing fanfare of trumpets, wound its way in solemn state through the grounds. Wearing costumes true to the Georgian period, all of which had been mado by Mrs Chambers, King George 11. and his Queen, with full retinue of attendants, arrived on the lawn, where they were welcomed by "John Wesley" and conducted to seats of honour. Those taking part in the procession were as follows:—King and Queen, Master Ashleigh Petch and Miss Doreen Cameron; Ladies in Waiting, Helen Tait and Ngaire Ford; 'pages, Joan Hegatty and Valda Williams; Beefeaters, Masters Len Chambers and Douglas Ayres; Herald, Bruce Caygill; Bearer of Scroll, Wesley Chambers; King's Equerry, Leon Johnson; John Wesley, Mr Norman Quereo. Other ladies in costumes of the 18th Century were Mesdames E. Horsley. E. Ablutt, E. It. Cay gill, C. Holsey, G. Williams, R. Hill, Archer, Cuddy, C. Dyer, E. Cameron, and E. B. Chambers, and Misses J. Collier and S. Osborne. The many entertainments included folk dancing by Biblo Class girls, trained by Miss M. Read, Maypole dancing Ijy Sunday School scholars, directed by Mrs G. Williams and Miss D. Rnpley, and competitions under the direction of Messrs 10. Horsley, J. Emmett, LI. Fraser, E. Bailey, and E. Billcliff. The following were in charge of the stalls, wlic-.re brisk business was transacted : Sewing, Mesdames F. Lucas, J. Baker, and E. Ablett; fancy goods, Mesdames G. Robson and Hill and Miss S. Thompson; cakes, Mesdames Cuddy, Duff, G. Lucas, and Collier; home industries, Mesdames Fraser and Megson; sweets, Misses K. Dennis and M. Read ; afternoon tea, Miss F. Cnygill and Mesdames E. R. Caygiil, Archer, C. Dyer, and C. Holsey. During the afternoon the Rev. E, B. Chambers, on behalf of the church, mado the presentation to Miss Daisy Rnpley of an attache case, in recognition of many years' work in connexion with the juvenile choir and training of children for conceits. He also thanked Mr and Mrs Vizer for the use of tlieir grounds. The fete was continued in the evening, when the grounds were effectively illuminated. An enjoyable programme was given by the Valencia Quartet (Misses Lucy Fulhvood and Jean Johnson and Messrs T. C. Rodgexs and E. J. Johnson); Edgeware Road Methodist Church choir in glees and part songs (conductor, Mr C. James), and Mrs E. Cameron and Mr Arthur J. Bell, who sang solos. Miss Stella Qsborne was pianist. The Maypole tlance and tho folk dancing, which had given much pleasure" in the afternoon, were repeated 111 the evening.

SURPRISE PARTY AT HORNBY. A surprise party visited the residence of Mrs W. H. Busch at Walker's road, Hornby. Games and competitions were enjoyed. Competitions were won by Mesdames EL. Ken worthy ancl A. Scott and Messrs W. Busch and J. Carter. Those present were Mcsdames W. # H. Busch, H. Kenworthy, and A.« Scott, Misses Inez Busch Rita Kenworthy, Ivy Curtis, Monica Curtis, and K. Thompson, and Messrs W. 11. Busch, Jack Carter,. Harold Busch, Roy Kenworthy, Cliff Kenworthy, Jack Curtis, Arthur Scott, and Fred Everest; Double-distilled from specially selected Mitcham Flowers, No. 65 Lavender Water has a most lovable fragrance. You cannot choose a more suitable Christmas present for a woman of taste. Priced from 2s 6d to 22s 6d. .All chemists. —2

CANTERBURY WOMEN'S CLUB. GALA NIGHT. The reception room at the Canterbury Women's Club was crowded on Saturday night when a gala night programme, arranged by the Entertainment Committee, proved a great attraction. The guests of honour were Misses Joan and Betty Rayner, the T.O.Y. entertainers, who were cordially welcomed by the president, Mrs J. A. Flesher, who also extended a welcome to new members. A short plav, '"The Legend," written by Philip Johnson, was splendidly acted by Mrs G. D. Ellis, Mrs V. Evans, Mr Jackson Thomas, and Mr Mervyn Bull. The miscellaneous musical programme promoted a fine spirit of friendliness and gaiety amongst the members. A group of members sang a topical song ! composed by Miss Mabel Smith, and many of the guests joined in the singing of Christmas carols and sea chanties.. Solos were sung by Mrs David Bates and Mr Buchanan, and a competition on members' names was won oy Miss Mary Spence. Miss Joan Rayner delighted the audience with an interesting and amusing account of her own and her sister's experiences caravaning in Australia. PARTY AT "TE WHAREKOA." The members of the ■ Shirley Methodist Church were fortunate in having such a beautiful spot as Mr A. K. Hadfield's grounds in which to hold their garden party on Saturday afternoon in aid of the Church Trust Funds. The large garden with its fine trees, its wealth of flowering shrubs, gay flower beds, and wide smooth lawns, bordered by the Dudley Stream, was looking its very best in . the bright sunshine, which turned into tiny rainbows the spray from the three fountains. The Rev. S. BaHcy thanked Mr and Mrs Hadfield for the use of the grounds and briefly introduced Mr R. W. Jiawke, M.P., who was accompanied by Mrs Hawke, and wlio formally opened the party and wished the stallholders success in their undertaking. Spirited music was supplied by the Linwood Salvation Army Band conducted by Bandmaster Clark, an exhibition of folk dancing was given under the direction of Mies N. Ward, and the tennis court was in great demand. The stalls were arranged round the lawn under the trees at the side of the house, pride of place being occupied by the sweets std.ll, which was placed under a rare cretagus tree, and the cake stall, sheltered by a handsome scarlet oak. The following were the stallholders: Afternoon tea stall, Ladies' Guild; book stall, Miss Jessie Palk and Mrs J. Murray; bran tub, senior girls; soft drinks .and sweets, Miss K. Moore and helpers; Christmas gifts, Mesdames Wcstaway, A. W. Emmett, and Turner: work stall, Mesdames J. Palk and P. AV. Sharpe; side shows, Messrs J. Murray and Alan Pashby; character reading, Mrs Stanton. Mr W. I>. Marks acted as secretary of the very successful gatlm-ing.

SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. The monthly meeting of the Sunbeam Kindergarten Committee was held in the schoolroom, those present being Mrs J. R. Evans, who presided, Mesdames R. B. Cape-Williamson, J. Redpath, !<• B. Thompson, and H. Mathews, Miss Dawe, Miss H. Otley, and Mrs Carlisle, hon. secretary. .It was reported that the subscriptions for October-November amounted to £4 16s, and for November-December to £4 7s Gel. , . ■ Miss Gorrie's school report showed that the roll number was 57, with an average attendance of: 50. It was decided to hold a Christmas party on December 17th. On Friday afternoon, December 11th, the students' work for the year will be on view and ftll interested in the kindergarten* ars invited to be present. A shilling advertisement in classified section of The Press will so\\' your goods. Try it. 12 word# is, three insertions 2s 6d.

LEWISHAM GARDEN FETE. The Lewisham garden fete ended successfully on Saturday night after a very enjoyable afternoon and evening session. The organising committee are delighted with the response of the public to the appeal of the • Rev. Mother and Sisters, but the final financial result will not be known for a few days. On Saturday a very large number of country people vi»ited the fete, and others, who were unable to eqme to town, sent valuable contributions' of goods with which to replenish the depleted stocks of the various stalls. _ The side-shows, under the direction of Messrs Harold and Charles Throp and Mr Somerfield, did splendid business, and the "Mock Court of Just-us" in which Major A. B. Williams, Messrs Alan Brown, P. P. J. Amodeo, H. St. A. Murray, J.. McKeefry, Alex. McDonald, Paul Clarkson, and Pat Collins played an important part, was a source of amusement ana revenue, while Mrs Seigrit was kept busy reading' characters. The gate-keepers were Mr D. Haughey and Mr W. J. Hine, and Mrs F. C. Delany and Miss Hilda Nottingham were assisted in their secretarial duties by Mi6S Kathleen Cotter. Mr Ralph Beadel gave much-appreci-ated assistance on Saturday night in the disposing of the surplus stock on tho stalls, WEDDINGS. ANDERSON—FRANCIS. A pretty wedding was celebrated at j St. Stephen's Church, Shirley, when Helen Rowena, eldest •daughter of Mr and Mrs R. T. Francis, Edgeware road, was married to Murdoch, second son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Anderson, Ashburfcon. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becoming gown of white satin beaute and she carried an armlet of roses and carnations. The bridesmaids, Isobel and Dorothy Francis, sisters of the bride, wore ankle-length frocks of blue and apricot georgette respectively. The best man was Mr Wingate -Lewitt, of Ashbnrton, and the groomsman was Mr D. Anderson. The mother of the bride wore a dress of floral marocain and black tricorne hat. Miss Betty Francis, the younger sister of the bride, wore blue taffeta. When Mr and Mrs Andqjson left by car for their wedding tour, the latter was wearing a wine-red marocain ensemble, a fawn blouse, and hat to tone.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The annual meeting of the Sydenham branch of the W.C.T.U. was held in the Colombo Street Baptist Schoolroom on Thursday. Mrs J. K. Archer, vicepresident, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. The reports of the various departments indicated very good work haying been done during the year. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mrs M. J. Johnson ; rice-presidents, Mrs Lymburn and Mrs J. K. Archer; secretary, Mrs Stewart, correspondence secretary, Mrs Woodward; treasurer, Mrs Cooksley. f Mrs T. E. Taylor then gave an inspiring address. I a Superfluous hair destroyed by i "Rusma'' (Regd.). Signed, stumped, 1 guaranteed cure. £6 12s 6d Florence \2; u il? n » C.M D , 7 Courtenay place, gaud stamped addressed foB

GARDEN i PARTY AT PAPANUI. The beautiful grounds of the Presbyterian Boys' Home, Bligh'a,road, Papa-: nui, proved an ideal setting for tfae annual garden party of St. Giles's Presbyterian .Church, -which was held oa Saturday afternoon and evening. The Bev. E. Bandy, in. formally open-, ing the fete, expressed pleasure atj-ae®;, ing sofimany present. The hp : jjwd. had been long talked ahou,f,,ai|d ( 9>B the concluding event tivitiee. lie expressed of the work of .those responsible for the fete and wished the' etall-hplders the success they deserved.. , - The stalls were arranged round the front law' 4 under "the" trees, while, in the centre,"* games >e«-greatly enjoyed by the children. ■ i . - In a competition for decoratedprams, bicycles, apd tricyciesj 'the following were the winners:—Merle Boberts • 1., Phyllis Hall 2,'„Merlcne Biggs and Bonnie .Kruse-4. Mr and MrS/i3. MeKenzie were the judges. During the afternoon the proceedings were enlivened by selections by the: Scottish Pipe Band, and in the evening the Waimairi Orchestra provided the music. In the evening the Boys of the Home gave a gymnastic display, and folk-dancing was enjoyed under the coloured lights which hung between, the trees. The stalls and stall-holders were. as follows:—Fruit salad and ice-cream: Mrs C. N. Fraser and Junior Bible Class boys; Christmas tree: Mesdames Cook, Graham, and Miss Jenkins; sweets: Mrs Neilson; cakes: Mesdames Calder and Biggs ; produce-: Mesdames Kruse and Barnard; work: Mesdames Beid, Peters, Morrison, and' Moxley; side-shows: Messrs Reid, August, and French. MERIVALE PARISH PETE. St. Mary's parish fete, held annually at Merivale, serves the twofold ! purpose of raising money for the church funds, and providing a very pleasant social gathering, at which the parishioners renew former friendships [ and make new friends. [ On Saturday afternoon the spacious grounds at Mr and Mrs Edwin Hamilton's home on Papanui road were the scene of great activity. Round the lawn, many well-stocked and gaily decked stalls were arranged, ynfl j n a large marquee behind the house, the ladies in charge of the refreshment stall had a busy time serving tea to the many visitors. A gymnastic display was given by Mr Charles Buckett's • pupils, and two keenly contested tennis tournaments were played—one, mixed doubles, on two courts lent by Mr Hamilton, and Mr F. W. tlobbs, and another, girls' doubles, on Mr Peter Wood's court. The mixed doubles were won by Miss M. Sherris Knife! "w r^6 T' beat i Miss Kathleen Hoare and Mr Lewis Black in the anal, after a very good game. Misses Pamela Pr lce and Uelia lieese won the girls' match. was the secretary, and the following were the stalls and stallTea stall, Mesdames George Hclmore, Heathcote Gray, J. F Studholme P B. Hume, C. L. Hart, Percy Wynn-Wilhatus, Wildei Fox, fcharle* Cooper, J. B BBckett, R. W. Morrow, Misses Or bell and. Bromley Cocks; produce stall, Mesdames J G T> Vernon, A. 0. Cottrell. p. Laurie A TChapman, Oakleigh Greenwood* Geoffrey Hamilton, A. R Bloxam, R. E. McDougall, L. C. L. Averill.'w H. Copper, H. G. Livingstone; cake stall, ? tel. T n (President, Mrs G. W. c. bmithson)- sweeta stall. Miss WalGuild . n t ft wfr e r s ii of L the Sanctuary rin .;J ir T • Btall - the Misses PappPri;Jf c inVr ,( i nar - f Electors; ice cream stall, Mesdames T. L. Cowlishaw, 1. Y, vv ardrop. D. E. Wanklva J. T H " S - and 2n rk 'so?t* drink ner \l ?nd Rr? and' Maiv k AHson C,ark ana Mary van Asch; tennis tournament, Messrs Heathcote Helmore W. R. Lascelles, p. Hohbs, Hallows Wood. Oa k le?ghSrn^\itt« T 4 Bh0 J W ' SwT&id, Barbara, and Ikmss HanulfaHW

''Many people thin£ IMflHll ing is the best; way 5F funds, but I thiak to the liams at, Street ■ oa can., bwi><c»SBHWHBBWBWI - their origins^ 'power of ality to the side, too, is 'Mn «f There ore nrnfflf' our church members, ing such as this inter joi^.%gM|||H^H king; and Overton* sible for den party, home ia Rev. Percy. ton and ail assistants. - was^an^ worth _ noon tea stall, nell, GongreTe, "" (ftttjJaHHHj and Storer, Mines 6. #BM|Mm| and Storer; C%nM«finH tiawrw^and p arty - ' IMAIS 4MH SOCIAL Wai-iti roa d). Rowil^ d i\DaYfes church),