WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20415, 9 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

i|:j The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :j:j £: Such items should be fully a uthenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on- any matters affecting, or of interest to, •§ women. :$ fi So

Lady Fenwick (Dunedin) is amongst South Island visitors to Auckland this week. Miss W. Adkins (Russell's Flat) is spending a few days with Miss Zora Adkins, Spreydon. Dr. and Mrs D. E. Hansen and family (Opawa) intend leaving at the end of next week for a motor trip through the North Island. Mrs H. A. Young (Cashmere road) left last night for Wellington to visit her sister, Mrs R. Shallcrass, whose husband had died suddenly the previous day. Miss Audrey Snallcrass arrived from Invereargill yesterday and left for Wellington last > night. Mrs Guy Scott (Fendalton) is spending a week with Mrs T. S. Johnston (Lismore). Mrs Willes is visiting Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge) and later will stay with friends in Timaru. Mrs H. Murray-Aynsley is spending some weeks with Mrs Michael Campbell, Kowai Bush. Mrs J. P. Andrews (Fendalton) has returned from a visit to Waikuku, Mrs Brand (Scotland), who has been staying with Mrs J. H. Hall, Papanui road, is now visiting Mrs Vesey Kobinson, Dunsandel. . . . . Mrs Turner (Featherston) is visiting her mother, Mrs J. A. S. Wait, Hereford street west. Mrs J. Sim (Dunedin) is visiting her mother, Mrs Ernest le Cren, Heaton street. • Mrs W. S. Bean (St. Mary's Vicarage, Addington) is paying a short visit to Dunedin. Miss Amy Bowker (Merivale lane) has returned from a visit to Dunedin, where she was tho guest of Mrs J. G. Young. Miss Madeline Vyner (Wellington, formerly of Christcliurch) is visiting Invereargill, where she intends spending several months. Mr and Mrs W. G. Jamieson (Deans avenue, Iliccarton) are visiting Dunedin. Miss Doreen Smith, of Prebbleton, a pupil of Miss D. White, L.T.C.L., has been advised that she was successful in gaining her A.T.C.L. (Practical) in the recent examinations held in Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Dorothy Margaret, eldest daughter of. Mr A. R. Galbraith, Geraldino, and Charles, only son of Mr and Mrs T. Bond, Papanui. The centenary of the great Catholic Sisterhood, the Order of the Sisters of Mercy, falls on Saturday, and the occasion will be fittingly celebrated throughout New Zealand. The Order was founded in Dublin by Ivlother Mary Catherine McAuley, on December 12th, 1831. Pioneers of the Sisters of Mercy arrived in New Zealand in 1850. As a result of the Shipwreck Ball, held during Cup Week in November, in aid of the Cholmondeley Memorial Children's Home, Mrs C. Wagstaff, honorary secretary and treasurer of the home, has received £7O-.from the Ball Committee, with the probability of a further small sum yet to oome. A concert* was given at the_ Cashmere Military Satatorium by Madame GowerBurns, assisted by her Glee and Operatic Club, Mrs Eric McEachen (pianist and accompanist), Mr Hay (flautist), and students. The following club members took part:—Mrs Keily, Misses E. McKenzie, E. Lockwood, K. Dalziel, B. Dearsley, Eae Cuff, Ethel Claridge, Gertrude Claridge, May Pawson, Isobel Pawson, Kathleen Pawson, Beryl Butterick, Connie Christie, Lillian Brockett, Sylvia Thompson, Bona Jenkins, Doris McEachen, Betty Stock. Cars were, kindly supplied by. the C.A.A., Rink Taxis, ana Blue Star Taxis. In the recent examinations of 'the Associated Board and tho Trinity College of Music in the junior division, Miss Jocolyn Gale gained 90 per cent, and 97 for theory, befng tho highest piano award in the division. Miss Tressie Tull was, the only candidate to obtain distinction'in the piano class for the higher division, and Margaret Arres was successful in gaining her L.T.C.L. diploma. All are pupils of Mrs Ivy King. An Xmas Present that will be appreciated —a smart Handbag of fine quality leather, lined with figured silk, strong frames, and desirable shapes, a numerous variety in the most favoured colours at extremely low prices. MacGibbon's, Fur Specialist, 154 Armagh street. , —6 \ 1 Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (Itegd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s 6d. Florence [ullen, G.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send, stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. --C ST. ANNE'S GUILD. At St. Anne's Home, Papanui road, yesterday morning, the members of St. Anne's' Gi|ild gave a Christmas morning tea party, to which each of the guests brought a gift of goods or money to provide Christmas cheer for the twelve girls-in the Home. In previous years this annual gathering has been held at Church House, j Cashel street,- but this year Mrs H. S. E. Turner, president, arid members of the Guild decided to give the friends of St. Anne's an opportunity of visiting the home and seeing for themselves the pleasant conditions under which the girls live. The Visitors • were shown over the Home, including the beautiful little fl* I kter P sited th ® gardens and the laundry. On the lawn the girls conducted a sale of marmalade and hand-made goods. m3^f aV -V eC< ; ived a s P lendi d assort- .. ® ■?' from a sheep, downannSiinr 5" Turner > who expressed ppreciation at the generosity of the s V end the 7? f all I Hal™ / 1° cam P at Diamond end of January'' eW toW&rds the

r «wi 1 and chain once used by Lord kelson are now in the safe 01 r i Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. The watch isof enamel J M toll |n° ,! bl!l 00k l " ar 1 i " K "><> initials S.;"s-s Shenffnf T ?5 by . Si, ;s ronathan Miles, pneriff of London m 1805. The watch is a birthday gift to the Clockmakers whose guild is 300 years old this year'; and it comes from Lord Wakefield, who 5 nv * ood g if ts to the public that London has begun to look omL aS Father Christmas the Sec-

GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING. Bishop C. West-Watson presided at the annual meeting of the Girls' Friendly Society, which was held at tho hostel, Gloucester street west, yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members. Annual Report. The annual report, after briefly reviewing the activities of the year, said that there wore now fourteen branches and one sub-branch in the diocese, and the number of members remained practically the same as last year. It was regrettable that the Papanui branch, one of the oldest in the diocese, had been closed early in the year. Council meetings had been held quarterly, and had been well attended. The resignation of Mrs J. do B. Galwey, the representative of the Mothers' Union on the Council, had been received with regret; her place had been filled by Mrs Maclavearty. Through the closing of her branch, Mrs W. H. Orboll had ceased to be a member of the Council; she had been a member for 28 years, during the whole of which she had taken a keen and active part in the work of the Society. The hostel report showed that the number of permanent girls resident in the hostel during the past year had been 10, and there have been 175 casual "boarders. Seven unemployed girls hod been given free' board and lodgings up to a period of four weeks. Miss Farr's sewing party had met regularly once a fortnight to mend ,the linen. Miss A. F. Ironside had conducted a weekly Bible Class, and services had been taken by tho Bishop and the Rev. C. Perry. Gifts of fruit and vegetables had been received from Mrs West-Watson, Mrs Neave, Mrs Perryinau, and Miss Wilson. Mrs E M. Lechiier, literary associate, reported that, owing to shortage of funds, the order foi literature had r>ot been as largo, as usual, and the English order had consisted of G.F.S. o&sentiala only. Thanks were expressed to the Rev. C. Perry, chaplain to the hostel; to the ladies who met fortnightly to mpnd tho hostel linen; to Miss Baker, matron of the hostel; and to all those who had sent gifts of fruit and vegetables to tho hostel. On tho motion of the Rev. F. A. Tooley, the report was adopted. The Balance-Shfeet. | The profit and loss account showed that receipts had fallen off considerably during the year, due chieflv to the fact that the number of girls at the hostel had greatly decreased. The I strictest economy had been practised, [ but the year, which had begun with a small credit balance, had ended with i a debit balance of £lB2 12s 9d, of which, however, £156 12s was allowed | for depreciation on the building and furniture, making the actual working deficit inconsiderable. The bal»nce-eheet was adopted on the motion of the Rev. Charles Perry who suggested that advertising in the daily papers might result in a larger number of girls, especially from the country, availing themselves of the advantages of the hostel. Mr Perry's suggestion was received with general approbation by the meeting. Election of Officers. The election of officers resulted as follows :--President, Miss, Bromley Cocks ; vice-presidents, Mrs West-Wat-son Mrs C. Bean, Mrs H. Mariner, ?? Tooley; lion, secretary. *J rs 9' Wagstaff; literature associate, Mrs R. E. Lechner, A vote of thnks to Bishop Wust\\atson for.presiding was followed by the dispensing of afternoon tea. PARTY AT HALSWELL. e At the Halswell Hall the Girl Guides and Brownies of the Halswell district held a children's fancy dress party, at which the children marcfied and played organised games and sang songs. Mr lvatell and Miss Robinson, were the judges of the fancy dresses, and awarded the prizes as follows: —Colleen Withers (Fairy), Alonica Withers (Sewing Bag), Peggy and Patsy Gallagher (Bridesmaids), Maisie McLeod (Glaxo), Eileen Wilhelm (Ten Percent. Cut), Iris Streeter and Maggie Sparkes (Darby and Joan), Edna Rogers (Stars and Stripes), Maggie McLeod (Nurse), Gean Wilhelm (Gold Leaf Tea), Daisy Rogers (Night), Grace Thompson (Shepherdess), Maud McConnoll (Harlequin), It. Mcßobie (Gentleman), E. Ridder (Chinese), F. Le Fevrei (Letter Box), K. McConnell (Pirate), Keith Gardiner (Mickey the Mouse), F. Feutz (Plum Pudding), Hilda Phillips (Father Christmas)* Shirley Robertson, and Doris Brown. Others present . were Stella Dow, Marjorie Read, Joan Copping, Patey Withers, Nola Stillwell, Mary McLaughlin, I>. Ridder, Robinson, Thompson, Douglas McLaughlin, Freddie Feutz, H. Le Fevre, Ken McConnell, H. Harding, Billie Prebble, Fordio Withers, Billie Woods, D. McConnell, Jack Sparkes, and many others. PARTY AT TAI TAPU. Th-* members of the Ladies' Basketball Club entertained Miss Phyllis Jackman at a pleasant variety evening party in the Tai l'apu Hall on Saturday. The Misses Grace Berry, Molliei I{yan, and Jean McLachlan were host-' epses. Two enjoyable competitions were won by the Misses Inez Jackman and Lily Newall. After supper the. various parcels containing very useful presents were opened by Miss Jackman, who thanked the guests and the girls of the club for their, kindness. Jho following contributed items:— Misses Ryan and McLachlan, pianoforto duet; Miss Grace Berry, songs; ?i! ss Nellie Wood, Highland fling; Miss Frances Hamilton, recitation. T A m ° ng tho f e p res ent were Mesdames Jackman and Suckling, Misses Mollie P' T . Jcan and Ruth McLachlan, ntnn t®" 7 ' l e ?^ T and Frances HamLarmmt SSle T an , d Nellie Wood < Lorna m«™ <3l ' Lil * *-> ■Ph%c m T ar f ißges Misses Inez and Phjllis Jackman tako place shortly. At a, recent exhibition of curious and beautiful books in.the famous Bodleian Library, at Oxford, there was a tiny , volume, dated 1650, which contained a sermon in shorthand. It was about the size of an insurance stamp, and was bound in tooled leather with a chain attached to it. >

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. LITTLE AKALOA BRANCH. The monthly meeting of the Little Akaloa branch of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs George Waghorn. Mrs Hunter presided over a good attendance of members. One new member was elected. the conclusion of business a descriptive talk on the Milford Sound trip was given by Miss Joyce. Then followed community singing, items by Mrs Britton and Miss Joyce, and an interesting competition, which was won by Mrs Hunter. The competition for the afternoon was the best representation of a song title, in which Miss M. Herriot gained first place and Mrs Salt second. Mrs Salt gained the prize for guessing most titles. Good business was done at a "bring and buy" table in aid of the Women's Institute funds. Votes of thanks were accorded to Miss Joyce and those who had given items, and to the hostesses, Mesdames Murphy and Ralph Waghorn. WOMEN'S DIVISION OP NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION. A meeting of the Mayfield Women's Division was held in the A. and J l , rooms on December 4th. It was decided that the next demonstration —that of glove-making—be given bv Mrs Gilbert Murdoch, if suitable. The Dominion secretary. Mrs Phyllis Smith, sent Christinas greetings, which were reciprocated. It was decided to ask Miss Robertson to do the Division sewing. Miss Boaler was enrolled as a new member. It was decided to send for one president's badge, one secretary's badge, and ten members' badges. It was decided to hold the next meeting on the first Thursday in January. Members of the Farmers' Union were entertained at supper, and Mr Boaler proposed a vote of thanks to the Women's Divieon. PEARL WEDDING. Mr and Mrs Thomas George, of Carterton, celebrated their "pearl wedding" on Saturday. Mr George, who is 87 years of age, was born in Nelson. His parents were residents of Wellington, their home being in Tinakori road, but at the time of his birth his parents were among the Wellington residents who had been temporarily removed to Nelson owing to some native disturbance. Mr George spent his early life in Wellington, and at the age of 18 years was attracted to tlie West Coast by the gold rußh. Returning to the North Island he came over the Rimutakas to the Wairarapa 67 years ago, the only road in those days being a track through bush and flax. Two years later he was married to Miss Elizabeth Yule, whose parents, the late Mr and Mrs Alex. Yule, were farmers at "The Cliffs," near Masterton. Miss Yale was born in Lower Hutt, her parents' house being on the site of the old' Methodist Church, iit what is now High street. . Mr and Mrs George brought up a family of five sons and five 'daughters, all but one of whom are living. There are 35 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. SURPRISE PARTIES. On Friday evening several member!! of the Prebbleton Presbyterian Ladies' Guild were motored to Southbrook by Miss E. Port and Mr Higgs to pay a surprise visit to McNicholl, who until recently was an active member of the Guild. Mrs Clarke, vice-president of the Guild, conveyed to Mrs McNicholl the good wishes of all the members and presented her with a small token of their appreciation of the valuable,work she had done during her term of membership. Mrs McNicholl returned thanks. During the evening musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Mrs Askew, Mrs Clarke, Miss Millar, Mrs - MfcNicholl, and Master George McNicholl.

A pleasant evening was spent at the homo of Mr and Mrs l'. Jackman, where a number of friends paid a surprise visit to Miss Inez Jackman, whose wedding is shortly to take place. The evening was spent in games and competitions and music. A variety of presents for the kitchen were brought by the guests. The winners of the competitions were Miss Jackman and Mr Cunneen. Supper was served, and vocal items were given l>v Miss Berry and Mr Douglas Suckling- " . PUPILS' RECITAL. A very successful recital was given by the pupils of Hiss It. Austin in the Methodist Hall, Sumner, on Monday evening. The hall was tastefully decorated, and Miss Austin received manjr beautiful bouquets. The proceeds were in'aid o£ the Sumner Methodist Sunday School fund. The programme was as follows:—Duet, "Poet and Peasant" (Suppe), P. and V. Comerford; solo, "Grillers" (Schumann), R. Nairn; solo, "Finale" (Mozart), W. Alexander; song, "Land of Children" (Scott), M. Duff; solo, "Lea Muscadines" (Wach), V. de Villiers; solo, "Hanging Gardens" (E'avies), N. Glackin; solo, "Woodland Songsters ' (Birch), V. Betydel; duet, "March Militaire" (Schubert), P. Baxter and J. Duff; song, "Visitors," B. H«nley; solo, "Russia" (Rakoff), B. Hughes; solo, "Aspaodel" (Herman), H.' Greenwood; solo, "Evening Song" (Audby), V. Brake; dance, S. Greenwood; duet, ".Radiant" (Heins), Y. Webb and N. Glackin; song, "A Clock" (Wood), P. Cook; trio, "Peasant Wedding" (Aletter), J. M. and J. Beadel; solo, "Valse" (Godard), V. Comerford; duet, Y. Brake and J. Beadel; dialogue, "Noughts and Crosses," D. Henley, |T. Cook, and Li. Chapman; duet, "HungarI ian Dance" (Brahms), N. Bishop and B. Hughes; solo, "Valse" (Durand), B. Ackroyd; solo,- "Apple Blossoms," K. McSherry; solo, "Country Gardens"' (Grainger), P. Baxter; vocal trio, "Early Dawn" (Ireland), D. Odoll, M. and J. DUff; duet, "Village King" (Heins), W. Alexander and 3. Oliver; solo, "Farewell" (Beethoven), E. Langdale; duet, H. Greenwood and J. Beadel; solo, "Countr* Gardens" (Grainger), P. Comerford; song, "Minuet," A. Doreen; solo, "Wood Sprites" (Forman), V. Webb; duet "Valse Brillante" (Grieg), R. Baines and de Villiers; solo, "Nocturne" (Chopin), M. Joiner; dance, "Chinese," J. Beadel; solo, "Dar-kie" (Bechter). J. Oliver; solo, "Ariel" (Kern), J. Duff; duet, "Invitation". (Weber), R. Nairn and M. Joiner; song, "Milk Maid" (Dunhill), E. E«ff; solo, "Episode" (Kern), B. Beadel; dialogue, "Take Care ,of Your H's," T. Parsons, V. de Villiers, O. Austin. At a social gathering at Alsager, ij l the Potteries, in England, a man, putting 011 silk stockings, paraded behind a screen with the women who were striving for the honour of being adjudges to have the most dainty P ajr of The unsuspecting judges awarded the man first prize, .and the women insisted on his accepting it. A shilling advertisement in the classified section of Thb Press will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is." three insertions 2a 6d. ■—6

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs H. Hay ("Cadogari," Sefton street) left yesterday to spend a few days in Dunedin. , Mr and Mrs Edgar Hazlett (Dunedin), who were visiting Timaru, have returned eouth. ( Mrs Hugh Reeves (Hororata), who has been the guest of Mrs C. H. Gresson (Selwyn street), has returned home: Mrs A lister Mackenzie (Clayton Station) has returned homo after a visit to Mrs Siitfon Mackenzie ("Otumarama"). ' ' Dr. and Mrs Mackellar (I>unedm), Who were the guests of Mrs Walter Raymond (Park lane), returned south on Monday. Miss Letty Williams (Dunedin) arrived yesterday to be the guest, of Mrs George DennistOn (Peel Forest) on heir way north. Mrs Preddio and Miss Preddie (England), who were tho guests of Miss Tripp (Orari Gorge), have left to Btay with Mrs Orford ('"Hie Downs," Geraldine). N HUMANITARIAN AND ANTIVIVISECTION SOCIETY OF N.Z. The Dominion president, Mrs A. D. Houston, has just been notified of the acceptance as patrons of the Humanitarian and Anti-Vivisection Society by the Eev. Basil G. Bourchier, M.A., chaplain to his Majesty King George and vicar <?f St. Anne's, Soho, London, and a vice-president of the British 1 AntiVivisection Federation, England. Mr Bourchier has recently been elected president of "Our Dumb Friends' League" in England in succession to the Earl of Lonsdale. Mrs Houston has also been notified of a further acceptance as a patron by Dr. M. Beddow Bayly, M.K.C.S., L.R.C.P., England. Dr. Beddow Bayly is president of the British Anti-Vivisection Federation, England. , I . ST. JOHN'S GIRLS' CLUB. At the residence of Mrs A. J. Thompson, Windermere, E'angiora, a.n evening party was given by the members of St. John's Girls' Club in honour of Miss Esther Hills, who is", shortly to be married. An enjoyable time was spent in games, dancing and competitions. After supper the guest of honour was pre\ sented with a bouquet of flowers. The opportunity was also taken to bid fare* well to Mrs J. F. Feron, who was also i presented with a bouquet. Competi-, tions were won by Misses E. Hills, L. Gulliver, and P. Turner. 1 VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. "Warner's Hotel: Mies Cutten, Miss Henry (Dunedin) and Mr and Mrs J. A. Pinnington (■Wellington). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs D. Stowell (Timaru), and, Mr and Mrs W. S. Philips (Melbourne),,' J Clarendon Hotel:" Mrs S. McArthur (Timaru). ' • Hotel 'Federal: Mr Andrew Lane (Ashburton), Mr liff Silverwood (Asltburton), Mr and Mrs R. Holdgate (Timaru), Mr W. Haigh (Irivercargill), Mr A. McDonald (Invercargill).

A masterpiece in wedding cakes was lately achieved by Mr Fred Humphreys, or' Chester. It was the sft high sugar edifice of three tiers, made for the marriage of Lady May Cambridge and Captain Henry Abel Smith. Mr Humphreys, who has been making wedding cakes practically all his life, received many hints from his father, who made t'hem for over 50 years before him. Recently a much-respected alderman and magistrate, Mr W. H. Brown, died at the age of 80 at Bolton, Lancashire. A correspondent in a London newspaper suggests that, his business career may be a record. When he was twelve he went to work in. a mill as a halftime, and at once began the study or the technicalifcies/of the textile trade in the local technical school. So diligent was Mr Brown in his work and in his studies that, at the age of 15, ho became an overlooker. When he was 17 he was made manager of a miu belonging to the same firm. Later ho held higher 'appointments, and became the managing director of another miU, and finally was owner of important works.

1 . . . J " ' • ■ . .I'"'; ■ ~ MARI§T SCHOOL. ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT. ■ Last night in the Caledonian Hall the pupilg of the Marisfc Brothers', School presented their annual entertainment to a crowded house. The boys, who had been well trained by Brothers Jarlath, Luke, and Virgilius, entered into the concert with rigour, and their display deserved the; excellent reception it got. It is anticipated that nearly £SO will .be available for the Brothers' Training College funds as a result of the effort. The programme was as follows: — Choruses: "The Vagabond," "You'll Get There'' and "Arfesto Fideles" by the pupils, and "My Grandfather's Clock" and "That Old .Ir&h Mother of ' Mine," by Standard II.; Bongs, "Sing Along," "X Saw from tne Beach," "Chiming Bells of Long Ago," "The Bells ,of Shandon,'' and "Has Sorrow Thy 1 Young Days Shaded?" by pupils, and "That Wonderful Mother of Mine*" by A. Fitzsimmons; recitations: "The Little Irish Mother" and "The Graves of a Household," by Std. V.; "Up-a-Daisy," by Std. IV., and "The Beggar's Prayer," by L> Walker; Irish jig aanee by P. Geades, a cat dance by G. Geddes, and a dance duo by G. aiid P. Geddes; dumb-bell and Indian club drill by pupils and wand drill by Standard If. Mr Len Blogg's orchestra played several selec- | tions and Miss E., Metcalfe acted as accompanist. A feature of the programme was theshort historical sketches and a tab- • leau from Shakespeare by the Qld Boys' Debating Society. The casts were as follows: —Alfred the Great—L. Walker (Alfred),, A. Sherrat and T. Scully (Princes) ,R. Rivers (queen), K. Kirwin and R. Rivers (cowherd and wife); P. Cullen (earl), 'C. Taylor (King Guthrune), W. Brook, A. Flanagan, M. Neale, M. Oates, E. Watson and C. Warren (soldiers). Magna Charta —C. Taylor (Archbishop Langton), F. Cullen (King John), N. Mather, R. Cummings and P. Doherfcy (barons), M. Neale, M. Oates, A. Flanagan and M. Brennan (soldiers), A. Fitzsimmo&s (messenger) i Court scene from "The Merchant of Venice"—J. Hodgson (Duke of Venice), R. Gowans (Antonio), E. Dunne (Bassanio), R. Dunne; (Gratiano). M. Organ (Shylock), L Rodgers (Portia), C. Gallaher (Nerissa), J. Warren (clerk). The tableau was' under the direction of Mr A. AjCurry.