WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20427, 23 December 1931, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

& The Lady Editor will bo pleased to receive for publication gj j:;i in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :g •8 Such items shonld be fully a uthenti<C~d, and engagement g :£ notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- g enee is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, g: $: women. :$ •:•: SJ

Lady Hosking has returned to Waiau, North Canterbury, after spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs W. Barker, California Flats, Gloucester street. Miss Alice Thomson, who has been spending some months in North Can- • terbury, is at present the guest of g| Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs A. J. Dunn (Christ's College) are leaving early in the New Year for a holiday visit to Palmerston North. ■ Mr and Mrs G. Colbeck (Cashmere " Hills) are leaving this week to spend a - camping holiday in Marlborough Bounds. ' Mrs Maurice Fell and Miss Ann Fell a (St. George's School, Wanganui) are the guests of Mrs George Merton, Montreal street. Mrs A. Brustad (Mt. Cook) is spendirig Christmas with her father, Mr Walter Clifford, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs Ivan Wood (St. Albans) will be amongst Christchurch visitors to the Marlborough Sounds for the Christmas holidays. Miss Irene Leggett, Fendalton/ has returned to her home, and is making a good recovery after undergoing an operation at Lewisham Hospital. Mrs Stanley C. Harris and family (Hagley avenue) have taken a cottage at Kaituna for the holidays. Mrs Arthur Ledger and Mrs Philip Martin (Knowles street) are leaving Christchurch to-morrow to spend Christmas with Mrs T. Renwick, "l>umgree," Marlborough. Mrs C. de R. Andrews and family Jire arriving in Christchurch from Dunedin to-day to visit Miss P. M. P. Clark, Victoria street. Mrs Percy Wynn-Williams and family (St. Albans) are leaving this week to spend thi holidays at the Rakaia Fishing Huts. Mrs Vivian is arriving in Christchurch from Dunedin to-day to spend a fortnight's holiday. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn has arrived from the North Island to visit her mother, Mrs W. Gunn, Aikman's_ road. Mrs Robert Stout (Invercargill) is also spending Christmas with Mrs Gunn. The Misses Morkane ("Rosebank," Cashmere Hills) will leave early next week for a visit to Dunedin. Mrs A. Burns . (Sumner), who has .been abroad for nearly three years, returned to Wellington by the Uliniaroa { yesterday, and is the guest of her ■ j daughter, Mrs E. T. Murray," Karori. ■ Miss^Webster (Dunedin) will arrive - in Christchurch to-day on her way to North Canterbury to spend Christmas with Mrs Ralph Chaffey, Keinton Combe. Mrs Buchanan-Matson (Naseby street) has taken a cottage at the Rakaia mouth for the holidays. Miss Betty Nancarrow (Bealey avenue) is going to Dunedin to-day to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs F. Mi Nancarrow,. •Miss Ruth Satchell (Nelson) is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs C. Satchell, Weston road. Mrs Owen Baker (Cashmere Hills) and Miss Poppy Russell will spend the holidays with their sister, Mrs A. E. Currie at Paekakaribi. Miss Gretchen Sargent (Worcester street) has returned from a visit to friends in Dunedin. Miss A. Hanson-Budden and her sister, Mrs F. B. Sykes, are spending the holidays at the Selwyn Huts. Mrs L. Lumb (Sydney), who is arriving in Christchurch this morning, will go south to visit her sister, Mrs Arthur Pratt, of Dunedin, who is spending a month's holiday in Timaru. Mra J. Aston, who has been, visiting her sister, Mrs Harold Mathews, North Canterbury, has returned to Wellington. Mrs F. G. M. Raymond (Timaru) is arriving in Christchurch to-day to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs William Webb (Fendalton). Mißp jSpncy Oram (Dunedin) is tbe guest of Miss Ann Ensor (Rakahuri, Rangiora). Mrs Charles Bowker (Timaru) is t going to-day to Dunedin to visit her daughter, Mrs A. C. Stephens. Miss V. Reynolds (Dunedin) is spending th© holidays as the guest ot Miss Edith Chaston (Richmond). Mrs C. R. Chapman (Dunedin) is arriving in Christchurch to-day. Mr and Mrs J. F. Page have returned to Christchurch from Dunedin, where they have been visiting Mrs Debenham. At the marriage of Miss Kathleen Horsley, second daughter of Mr and Dr. A. J. Hlorsley. Auckland, to Dr. S. B. Morris, Auckland, the resident doctors of the Auckland Hosmtal formed a guard of honour and provided an archway of crutches under which the bride and bridegroom passed as they left King's College Chapel, where the marriage took place last week. s A pleasant function was held in. the Methodist Sunday School, New Bughton, recently, wnen- the teachers and children of the Primary Department of the Sunday School met witn their mothers and friends, to await the arrival of Father Christmas. There were over 100 children present. Musical items, recitations, and chpruses' were given by the children, after which Father Christmas presented each chiia with a toy and balloon. Afternoon tea and soft drinks were served, each child receiving a bag of bweets BRITISH TENNIS SHOES. British quality in Canvas Shoes Ss evidenced in the North British Tennis Shoes obtainable from Christchurch footwear stores. Allied to the smart appearance of the shoes Is the sterling wear of the soles —which will easily outlast those of inferior Foreign shoes. Insist on North British for durable satisfaction. — 1 CUP AND SAUCER EVENING PARTY. To honour Miss Dorothy Lockwood, whose marriage is to take place next month, a pup and saucer evening party ( was given by Miss Lily Ward at her home in Bishop street. Games, competitions, and music were enjoyed, and the reading of the original rhymes by , the guest of honour, as she opened the parcels, caused a great deal of merriment. j Those present were Mesdames Hart ( and Taylor, Misses D. Lockwood, L. Ward, H. Crawford, E. Jennings, E. j Ward, IX Grenfell, J. Erskine, E. Wells,- B. Burley, P. Watt, K. Shar- , man, A. Ward, E. Gott, W. Johnson, M, Ward, M. Stewart, J. Lockwood, , I. Tregear, K. Radcliffe, and H, Bright. - 1

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES.

SCARGILL-MOTUNAU. The members of the Scargill-Motunau Women's Institute entertained the children of the district at a party, held in the Scargill Hall on Saturday afternoon. At three o'clqck. Father Christmas arrived, amidst welcoming cheers from the young guests, and for a considerable time was engaged in dispensing a gift to every child from the large Christmas tree. Later, all the children were seated at the very invitingly spread afternoon tea tables, afterwards taking uart in a treasure hunt in the township. STUDHOLME. The monthly meeting of the Studholme Women's Institute was presided over by Mrs Kippenberger, who welcomed a very good attendance of members. The roll call, "Sandwich fillings," was really tempting, both in variety and numbers. Mrs Henshaw and Mrs T. L. Ilayman gave a demonstration on posy making, which was followed with keen interest. Also, some beautiful work was shown. There followed another demonstration given by Mrs F. Rollinson and Mrs Gibson on rcfooting stockings. Mrs G. Murray and Mrs Cox were hostesses, and afternoon tea was much enjoyed by all. There were many entries for the best Christmas gift costing Is 6d or under, Mrs Rumble being the prize-winner. FAREWELL PARTY. The Canterbury Automobile Association's rooms presented a gay appearance when the friends of Miss Meta Bell, Peveril street, Iticcarton, met at a farewell dance, given in her honour, prior to her departure for Glasgow, whore her marriage will shortly take place. Tho committee in charge were Messrs E. P. Chappell, Geo. Ferris, A. G. Mallett. The dance hall decorations were lent by the Canterbury Officers' Club. The lounge, where supper was served, was decorated with pink and white carnations and sweetpeas. The supper was in charge of Miss J. McCarter, assisted by Mrs -Harland and Miss Ella Bell. Mr Chappell acted as M.C. Sinclair's Orchestra supplied the music. During the evening, Mr Geo. Ferris presented Mi6s Bell, on behalf of Miss McCarter and Miss Wasley, with a case of cutlery rirul a hand-worked euedc cushion. Miss Bell expressed her : gratitude. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Bettv Lucas and Mr Harry McMullan. 'the lucky spot was won by Mr and Mrs Gordon Logan. A | special prize was won ,by Mies Meta | Bell and Mr George Sim. Among those present were Mesdames Bell, Bishop. Harland, Stewart, Nelson, Daniel. Beggs, King, Molloy, Findlayson, Twiss, Logan, and Fransden, Misses Ella, and Ray'.Bell, Jean Potter, Doris Chaplin, Gertie Logan (Auckland), Rita Fox, Estelle Doherty, Nancy Meredith, Betty Lucag, E. King, Carol Chappell, M. Bevan, Millie Beggs, Peggy Nelson, Valerie Twiss, F. Maxwell, Wilson, Ida McGorman, Jewel Igo, Alma Hill, and Skrnner, Messrs Chappell, Geo. Ferris, R. Ferris, Victor Ferris, Tom and Alex. Bell, Daniel Simpson. Harland, Petrie, Nelson, Logan, Harry and Jim McMullan, Bobbio Fernie, Harry £>loan, Jim Hollingcr, Findlayson, M. B. Skinner, Jim Lorimcr, Thompson, Callaghan, Woods, Sim, Atyeo, Twiss, Molloy, and Radcliffe. PIANOFORTE RECITAL. The pupils of MiBS Vera Carpenter, L.A.8., and their parents and friends spent an enjoyable time in Begg's recital room, .where a musical programme was rendered. . Three of the children recited poems on musical topics, Miss Florence Dwight gave a humorous monologue, and Miss Phyllis Kilroy, vocalist, and Master Neville Smith, violinist, contributed items which were greatly appreciated. Tho pianoforte items were as follows: Duets, "The Violet" and "The Daisy," Miss June Vivian and Master Douglas Buchanan; solo, "Hans and His Sisters," Master Douglas Buchanan; solo, lßt Movement, 0 Major Sonata (Mozart), Miss F. Dwight; solo, 3rd Movement, 0 Major Sonata, Master' Noel Pope; duet, "Polish Dance," Misses Mavis Cockburn and Rita Sanders; solo, "The Clock and the Dresden China," Miss Rita Sanders; solo, "A Winter Ride," Miss Joyce Hartley; duet, "CountTy Dance," Misses Rhona Smith and Ruth Barlass; solos, "Grande March Militaire," "The Gondoliers," Master James Buchanan; duet, "II Trovatore," Misses Lena Mintrom and Rita Sanders; solo, "Christmas Fantasia," Miss Ruth Barlass; solo, "The Musical Box," Miss Margaret Ballantyne; solo, "The Siren's Song," Master Jack Sanders; solo, Chopin's Sixth Waltz, Miss Florence Dwight; duet, "Grande Waltz," Miss Margaret Ballantyne and Mr Lawrence Ballantyne; solo, ' 'Rustle of Spring," Miss Mavis Cockburn; duet, "Dance of the Winds," Miss F. Dwight and Master Noel Pope; solos, "The Big Bass Singer," "A Spring Ride," Miss June Vivian; duet, "Troops on Parade," Misses Rhona Smith and Joyce Hartley; solo, "La Fileuse," Miss V. Carpenter. At the conclusion of the programme Miss A. Dwight, on behalf of the parents, moved a vote of thanks to Miss Carpenter for her irterest in the children. PARTY AT WEST MELTON. / A "variety'' afternooon party, organised by Mrs Hayes, was held in the West Melton Hall in honour ot Mrs Noel Carter, formerly Miss A. Langdale-Hunt, who was recently married. A very large number of friends were present from West Melton and surrounding districts, many motoring from Kirwee, Hlalkett, and Christchurch. ... On behalf of the committee Mrs Hayes presented the guest with a cheque, and Miss A. Jowers asked her bo accept the gifts from her many friends with their best wishes for her future happiness. Mrs Archie, on behalf of the School Committee, presented her with a Doulton salad bowl. Mrs Noel Carter briefly replied, thanking all for the many beautiful and useful gifts. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mrs Boulnois (Kirwee), Miss Christian, and Miss Adains, the senior pupils of the local school, and by Masters Frank Muldoon and Stanlev Hill, an exhibition _of step dancing by Miss Ei'.een Man ion (Weedons), a recitation by Miss M. Ansford, a pianoforte solo by Master W. McDonald, and pianoforte duet by Mrs Hayes and Ruth Langdale-Hunt. Competitions were won by Miss A. Snmmerfield and Masters W. McDonald and Errol Dalzell. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies.

WEDDINGS.

SIMPSON—SHILTON. A pretty wedding was quietly cele brated on Saturday morning at St. Sav iour's Church, Walls'end, when Renni Tvy Olive, only daughter of Mr an< Mrs W. Shilton, Rangiora, was marrie( to Arthur William Henry, only son o: Mr and Mrs A. Simpson, Bell Hill. Th< Rev. Mr Barker, of Ahaura, officiated The bride, who was given away bj Mr G. Rochfort, wore a graceful ankle length frock of shell-pink georgette. Th< sleeveless frock was fitting to the hipi with a threc-tiercd skirt and she won a short scalloped bolero coatee, with long sleeves finished at the wrist witl a ilared frill. Her Bhell-pink tulle vei' tvas embroidered with chenille in a floral design in each corner and was worn off the face with a coronet ol orange blossom and tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of pale-pink rosebuds, carnations, and Christmas lilies. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Molly Musson of Rangiora, wore a pretty ankle-length frock of blue floral georgette, in shades of pink, lemon, and green to tone with the bride's and flower-girl's frocks and a black baku straw hat and black satin shoes. Her bouquet was of lemon and pink hothouse flowers. Nata Rochfort, of Bell Hill, was flower-girl, wearing an ankle-length sleeveless frock of green georgette with a cape collar and frilled skirt. Her headdress was of green satin ribbon and rosebuds, and sho carried a Victorian posy of carnations and hothouse flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Ernest Taafe, of Greymonth, as best man. Tho bride travelled in a smart frock of brown satin nada relieved with orange and an orange summer felt hat. She carried a musquash fur coat. DIAMOND WEDDING. MR AND MRS H. BROWN. Tho diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Brown, of Shakespeare road, Point Chevalier, Auckland, was celebrated on Saturday. Born in Kent, England, 83 years ago, Mr Brown was brought by his parents, Mr and Mrs- James Brown, to New Zealand when; lve was six months old, and ho spent his childhood in Papakura. Ho engaged in cutter trading from the Manukau Heads to Onehuiiga, occasionally going further afield to Nelson, and he carted the timber for the Mange re bridge. Mrs Brown, who before her marriage was Miss Esther Nortlnvood, was born in Papakura, and married Mr Brown at Northern Wairoa on December 19th, IS7I. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Moses Breach at the minister's residence. Alter the wedding ceremony the bridal couple had to row 40 miles along tho coast to their home. i COMING-OF-AGE PARTY. Mr and Mrs W. Clarke entertained a number of friends in honour of tho coming of age of their youngest daugtw ter, Elsie. Games, competitions, and musical items were enjoyed in th& drawing-room, and supper was served in the dining-room, the tables being gay with Iceland poppies. The usual toasts were honoured, and Mr Clarke presented hie daughter with tho customary key. Those present were Mr and Mrs W. Clarke, Mr and Mrs Herral, Mr and Mrs Bimber,' Air and Mrs C. Rhodes, Mesdaines A. Gilniore and D. Binnie, Messrs McKinnon, A. Cox, Misses Elsie Clarke, Connio Collett, J. Masson, D. Cole, Edna Cox, May Cox, Alice Pycrol't, E. Herral, Phyllis King, and Mavis Cox, Messrs Stewart, Clarke, Allan Gilmore, Robert Kennon, J. Cole, J. R. Cox, Cyril Evans, It. Bimber, J. Schcslel, It. Herral, and Matthew Connor. CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY. The officers and teachers of the Beckenham Methodist Sunday School held a Christmas party in the Sunday School, Martin avenue, to close a successful school year. The schoolroom pre-, sented a gay appearance with brightly coloured streamers, well-laden tables, and a big Christmas tree. Invitations had been extended to the children and parents, but whooping cough prevented several from attending. Tea was served at 5 p.m., when seventy-four children and thirty-five adults were present. Paper hats, bon-bons, and packets ot sweets were distributed. Mr Colechin, Sunday School superintendent, on behalf of the staff, welcomed the guests. After tea, games were enjoyed, until the arrival of Father Christmas' at & p.m., when each child received a gift •from the Christmas tree. Musical and elocutionary items were given by Father Christmas, Norma Stewart. Arthur Pickering, Donald Storie, Ngaire Lye. Ailsa Watson, and Mr Hurst. Mrs Scott and Mrs Storie were accompanists. Messrs Heyward and Colechin were M.C.'s. The singing of "A.uld Lang Syne" brought a very happy party to a close. PARTY AT OXFORD. > A very pleasant "variety" afternoon party was held' in Oxford to bid good-bye to Miss Molly Callanan, who is severing her connexion with the Oxford District High and who is to be married shortly. The afternoon passed pleasantly with musical items and competitions. An amusing "bird competition" was won by Mrs Phil. Thompson, songs were sung by Misses M. Callanan and R. Coinyns, and a pianoforte solo was played by Miss Ivy Gainsford. Afternoon tea was served by the (hostesses. On behalf of those present Mr H. C. D. Somerset spoke of the esteem in which Miss Callanan was held in Oxford, and also of the great pleasure her musical gifts had given her friends. Although she had been in the district one year only, sho was leaving behind her a host of friends. He asked her to accept the gifts brought by those present. Miss Callanan suitably responded, after which she opened her many parcels containing articles both beautiful and useful. BENEFIT DANCE. To-morrow a special Christmas benefit dance will be held at the Ferry Road Hall, 1 the proceeds from which will bo given to the Mayor's Relief of Distress Fund Many attractive features will be introduced for the enjoyment of dancers. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (ltegd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure. 12s 6d. Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6

TIMARU NEWS.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs W. Thomas (tho Rectory) havo left for lianmer Springs. Miss June Orbell ("The Croft'') will be the guest of Miss Mary Weld (Blenheim) for , tho holidays. Miss Betty Murray who was the guest of Mrs Webster (Nelson terrace), has returned home. Mrs J. L. Stone-Wigg (Waihi School, AVinchester) has gone to the North Island for the holidays. Mrs G. Webster (Nelson terrace) will leave to-day to speud Christmas with Mrs George Murray ("Braenjar"). Mr and Mrs J. O. H. Tripp (Kurow) will arrive to-day to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs R, L. Orbell ("The Croft")Miss Helen Paterson (Sefton street) has returned from spending the weekend with Mrs A. E. Kerr ("Belmont," Cave). Mrs F. G. M. Raymond (Wai-iti avenue) will leave to-day to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs Webb (Christchurch). The Harrier Dance Club held another of their popular dances in tho Caroline Bay tea-rooms on Saturday evening. Novelty dances, coloured spotlight, streamers, and balloons made a pretty sight, and the spirit of carnival prevailed from start to finish. A competition was held to propose a new and more appropriate name for tho club for next year. Tho prize was won by Miss G. Hewitson, with "Peter Pan Dance Club." Among those present were Misses W. Caldwell, M. Caldwell, E. Johnston, B. Sutherland, RJarvis, D. John sen, I. Dawson, N. McConachie, ft. Quinn, Nan Ryan, J. Walsh, G. Hillary, L. Holland, May Laplanche, R. Helson, Nell Newton, J. Laplanche, Ina Mcintosh (Hamilton), Margaret Laplanche, M. Smith, P. Richards, A. Rooke, H. Gibbs, Molly Ryan, I. Brown, E. Leathern, E. McLean, J. Doyle, I- Doyle, E. Wade, E. Robb, Margaret Robb, Fay Brophy, Davey, Thelma Stock (Geraldine), Kath McEvey, N. Blodorn, G. Hewitson, Rene Brown, Doris Berry, K. Collins, Nan Woods, L. Smithson, Marjorio Gibson, E. and G. Feeley, Yvonne Wray (Auckland), R. "Bhaw, Messrs N. C. Johnston, C. Whitley, .J. Brooks, M. Rudosp, A. Smith, A. Talbot, A. and T, Clarke, J. McAuley, J- Holland,,L. and Molly Smithson, Doris. Jenkins, 0. E. Wilson, P., C., and F. Dingwall, J. Home, A. Evans, R,. S. Mayer, S. and F. Hurdley, R. Raines, D. Gibson, N. Turner, E. Kerr, B. Nixon, F. Fram?, L. Davies, H. Keen, P. Houlihan, C. Knowles, R. Shivas, S. Bergin, A. Hobbs, J. Ballard, Miles Mac Donald, Cyril and S. Wilson, T. Palmer, T. Cameron (Wellington), W. McPhedra.i, E. Sutherland, T. M. McDonald, F. Carnegie (Christchurch), R. Hamilton (Dunedin), L. McKessar, W. Clarke, M. Arnold, N. Riloy, B. Sutton,' B. Shaw, J. Clarke, H. Dennison, W. Johnstone, R. Nelson,- and many others. CONCERT AT PAPARUA. On Monday evening a Christchurch concert party visited the Paparua priSon and entertained the inmates with a concert, the last' for this year. The programme consisted of. songs by ' Mrs D. Stallard, Mrs H. Davis, Miss Lillian Hanham, Mrs Suckling, Mr Rit>chie, Mr Lawrence Campbell, songs with guitar accompaniment by Mr Suckling, vocal duets by Messrs H. Francis and Caithness, quartets by the Lichfield quartet party (Messrs Frances, Caithness, Ritchie, and Cotton), and instrumental trios by the Rennie sisters. Community singing was led Mr Francis. The accompaniments were played by Miss E. Ford and Mrs W. H. Ford. Cars for the conveyance of the party were lent by Mrs Aspell, Mrs Kriowlcs, Mr J. Rex, Blackwell's, and Royds' Motors. A vote of thanks to the performers and to those who had lent their cars was carried with cheers, and the visitors were entertained at supper by the Superintendent, Mr LeggettA Christmas 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. —3