WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20448, 19 January 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

:]■.: The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication :•:• •:•: in the "Women's Corner" items of Bocial or personal news. ':■:] •:•: Such items should be fully authentic' d, and engagement ■'■[ jij: notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspond- £; :•:• ence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, £: : : > , women. Si

Mrs Geoffrey Dixon, with her two little daughters, has returned to Amberley, after spending a holiday in the North Island with her sister, Mrs Maurice Palmer Chapman. Mrs H. C. Orbcll, who lias been visiting the North Island, has returned to Knowles street, Christchureh. Mrs George Aitken (Fendalton) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs 11. A. Knight, Kacecourse Hill.

Miss Cotterill (Cashel street west) is the guest of Mrs AV. J.Jond, "Dunrobin," Southland. Canon Williams and Miss Margaret "Williams are spending a holiday at Akaroa.

Miss Mina Ward (Manchester street north) left yesterday for tho south to stay with Miss L. Henderson, Invevcargill. Miss Eileen Wilson (Hcaton street) left yesterday to spend a few weeks in Timaru. Miss Betty Cotterill has returned from a visit to Mrs Hitchie at Waikouaiti.

Miss Maude Hobson (Waipukurau) is tho guest of Mrs W. B. Clarkson, Bristol street.

Mr and Mrs J. Dolph, Miss Adcle Scay, and Miss E. Wright returned last night from a motor trip through Marlborough and Nelson, to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Mrs Fleet Burry (Puriri street) has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs Cameron, Oamaru. Miss Naneyo lo Crcrt (Murray place), who lias been spending a holiday with Mrs W. J. McKcowan, St. Andrews, has returned to Christchurch.

Miss Ann Morrcli (Dunedin) is the guest oi' Mrs James Hight, Rugby street.

Mr and Mrs E. .7. Worry have returned from a holiday trip to Milford Sound and the Southern Lakes and are staying at present with Mrs W. T. .Loster, Lyttclton. Mrs W. H. Hobson (Hawkc's Bay) is staying at "Haercinai," Suinucr. Miss Betty Beadel (Papanui) has returned from a visit to Miss Ethel le Cron, Timaru. Miss Boreas Elsom (St. Albans) has returned from a visit to Wellington and Marlborough Sounds.

ARK YOU SUFFERING FROM NEURALGIA?

Neuralgia comes because your nerves are worn out. Work and worry impose a terrible strain on tho nerves. Take a glass of WINCARNIS in the morning, afternoon, and before going to bed. You'll sleep better and wake up refroshed and rcinvigorated. In a day or two you'll have forgotten your nerves and neuralgia. Don't suffer any longer. Take WINCARN.IS now. Get it from your Chemist. —2

CHRISTCHURCH WOMAN LOSES 14LB IN SIX WEEKS.

"I would" ncvor have believed it," said a Christchurch lady, who lost 14 pounds in weight in six weeks by the use of Espanol Solvent. Rub Espanol Solvent over fatty parts—-that's all! No dieting. No tablets. No drugs, and tho marvel is that you stay roduced! E. Cameron Smith, Ltd., Chemists, Regent Theatre Buildings, Cathedral square. —G

One of the most powerful sterilising and disinfecting agents known to science is now availablo in "PUIUTO," which is non-poisonous, and therefore safe in use. It differs from the ordinary disinfectant in having numerous household uses besides. Where health and cleanliness are desired, be sure to ask vour Chemist <7r Storekeeper for "PURI'TO." the Safe Disinfectant. 16-oz. bottle 2a Cd. —3 TENNIS PLAYERS' SHOES. Tennis playors particularly shouM wear North British Canvas shoes because into them is built the sterling British quality that wears and wears and wears. North British Tennis shoes will easily outlast inferior Foreign ones. Ask your Footwear Dealer to show you North British and insist on. North British. —2

WEDDINGS. MeDOLGALL—WEAVERS. The New Brighton Methodist Church was filled, with well-wishers recently to witness the wedding of Phyllis Edith, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. W. AVeavers, of "Atterclifi'e," South New Brighton, to John Daniel, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Mc-Dougall, of Bexley. The service was conducted by the Jlov. S. Bailey and Mr Geo. Sineock was organist.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a Erench model beaded gown of ivory georgette. Over tho long-sleeved tight-fitting bodice was worn a coatee beautifully bead embroidered, and the very full circular skirt fell from a beaded hip yoke. Her tulle veil, worn off the face, was caught to the head by orange blossom buds and formed a long train, and she carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies and maidenhair fern.

Miss yhona Weavers, the bride's sister, was bridesmaid. She wore a blue georgette gown, made with short bodice rucked to the V-necklino and caught with a georgette bow. A picotedged flounce was scalloped across the back and formed a frill over tho arms. Tho long circular skirt was very full, and her blue felt hat to match had an uplifted brim caught with tiny flowers. Sho carried a bouquet of lemon hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern.

Little Dawn Chamberlain, the flower girl, niece of the bride, wore a dainty blue georgette frock, made with tiny rucked Ixidicc finished with a georgette bow, puffed sleeves, and full circular skirt. A wreath of blue forget-me-nots, tinged with lemon, was worn on her hair, and she carried a posy of lemon flowers.

Mr Hector MeDougall, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After tlio ceremony a reception was held at "Attercliffo." th© home of the bride's parents. The guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a smart floral ninon frock slightly flared and a frilled coatee with long sleeves. Her smart Robin Hood hat of black sisal straw was trimmed with a lemon motif and she carried a bouquet of apricot and lemon carnations and maidenhair fern. Mrs MeDougall, the bridegroom's mother, wore a navy embossed georgette frock and navy hat. Red roses formed her bouquet. Mrs T,eonard CluunlxM-lnm, sister of the bride, wore a floral ninon frock and coatee and a brown pandan hat. Miss Clarice Weavers, sister of the bride, wore an ensemble of French georgette in shades of coral and blue and a white felt hat. AVhen Mr and Mrs MeDougall left for their wedding tour the latter was wearing an ensemble of wine crepe satin trimmed with white and a large white felt bat. PORTER—BROWNLEF.. ' The wedding was solemnised in the MJlford Presbyterian Church, recently, of Jessie Amelia, second daughter of Mr and Mrs .J. Brownlee, of Milford, and Christopher Charles, eldest son ot Mrs and the late Mr Porter, of Gibson street, Tim am. The church was beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride. The Rev. C. A. Kennedy, Temuka, conducted the wedding ceremony. After the signing of the register, Mr A. D. Crossman, on behalf of the congregation, presented the bride with a beautifully bound Bible, she being the iirst bride to bo married in the church. The brido entered tho church with her father, Mrs C T. Wild playing the '•Wedding March." She wore an ivory crepe de chine dress made on long slim lines, with a coatee caught at the neckline with a tiny bow; the closely moulded bodice was pointed on to a fully flared skirt, and a narrow belt was fastened with a brilliant buckle. Her veil, which was lent by a cousin, was worn over a lace cap set well back on the head, and formed a long train. She wore a wreath of orange blossom, which passed around the back of the head, with a cluster at each ear, and she carried a beautiful sheaf of lilies.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs P. Monro (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs Batty and ton (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs H. H. Knox (U.S.A.), Mies Sears (Sydney), Mr ar.d Mrs .larvis (Auckland), Miss Jarvis (Auckland), Mr G. Powell (Kaikoura), Mr and Mrs A. Calder (Ashburton), l>r. and Mrs H. O..Askew (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Roberts tDunedin), Miss E. Peart ("Wellington), Miss. L. Peart (Wcllinpton), Mr A. D. Brieo (Bunudin), Mr N. E. Fogelberff (Wellington), Miss E. Egglcton (Southbridge), Mr J. S. Stono-Wigg (Winchester), Mr J. R. Bruco (Timaru), Mrs 11. Lister (Timoru), Master A. Lister (Timaru), Master W. Lister tTiinaru), and Mrs J. Montgomery (Lobuin). United Service Hotel: Mrs Mowbray Tripp (Silvorton), Mr and Mrs W. Bendixen (Wellington), Mr and Mrs E. Degcnhardt (Sydney), Mr and Mrs C. F. Westbury (Waiho), Mrs I. Clulow (Pahiatua), and Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy (Timaru). Clarendon Hotel: Miss R. Armstrong (Wellington).

The two bridesmaids were Miss Eva Brownlee (sister), and Miss Alma Keller (cousin of tho bride). The former wore a dainty frock of delphinium blue broderie anglaise, which had a close fitting; bodice, the skirt inset with godets of georgette, falling from the knee to ankle. Her hat of beige silk straw had a blue organdie brim. The other bridesmaid wore a frock of beige silk lace, made on the same lines as Miss Brownlee's. with delphinium blue hat and shoes. Both bouquets were composed of cream carnations, nale lavender sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr George Porter, as best man, and Mr Alex, Jones as groomsman. After the ceremonv a reception was held in the Milford Hall, and the usual to» c ts were honoured. The hride's mother wore a smart frock of black marocain, and a hat of

black cellophane straw. She carried a posy of red roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy celaneso silk gown, and her navy Bangkok hat had a bandeau of pink flowers which toned with her bouquet of pink carnations. Later in the afternoon the bride ana bridegroom left for the Eakes district, the former wearing a smart belted coat in fawn tweed over a deep blue frock patterned in a floral design, and a fawn straw hat tilted off the face with a cluster of flowers to tone beneath the brim. (JO UN WELL—G KEEN. The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Peter's Church, Temuka, of Ruby, third daughter of Mr and Mrs T". Green, Waitohl, to Charles 11. Corn well, of Temuka, son of Mr C. and tho late Mrs Cornwell, Christchurch. The Ttev. G. X. Watson conducted the service, and Mr 11. Talbot -was organist. The choir sang suitable hymns. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length frock of pale apricot georgette made on simple lines, and a large beige hat. Her bouquet was of roses. Miss Margaret Oonnell, of Christchurch, was the only bridesmaid, her frock being of golden-brown crepe d<; chine. She wore a large hat trimmed with a marigold on the edge of the brim, and her bouquet was of marigolds. Miss Doro.thy Cargo was flower girl, her frock being of shell-pink crepe de chine, with a pink hat and posy of pink roses. Mr J. D. Brown, of New Brighton, attended the bridegroom. The reception was held at the Parish Hall, Mrs Green wearing a frock of navy blue relieved with white, and navy blue hat. Her posy was of red rose«.. Mrs J. T>. Brown, sister of tho bridegroom, wore brown crepe de chine and a brown hat. When Mr and Mrs Cornwell left for the north, the bride travelled in a black costume and black hat. CROQUET PLAYERS ENTERTAINED. At the I nited Croquet Club's greens, Mcsdami-s Smith, Madficld, Palmer, and Stallard and Mr A. Ross, who nro "oing north to compete in the New Zealand Croquet Tournament, were entertained hv members of the club. Tho afternoon tea tables were decorated with gypsophila. scarlet sweet peas, and blue iinum. An innovation wa s introduced in lucky horse-shoos tied with dainty red, white, and blue ribbons <,the club's colours), which hung on the gypsophila. Mr E. J. Ross paid a tribute to the play of tho intending competitors, and asked them to accept the lucky horseshoes with the best wishes of the club. Mr 11. A. Penn (vice-president) also spoke, and endorsed Mr Ross's remarks. ' . Mr A. Ros»s, responding, said that it 1 was quite a new idea to have a club gathering to wish competitors luck, and ho wished to say how greatly they appreciated the club's very kmnly thought. . Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. Ross, Mcsdames Smith, Palmer. Hndfiold, Stallard, Tycrs, Maddren, Oxlev. Scandrett, Midgley, Hope. G. Williamson, G. Freeman, Irwin. H. Wilson, Hinnidi, and Holds-worth-Snvth, Misses Bell and Sharpe (Wanganui). Messrs E. J. Ross, H. A. Penn. "W. Tycrs. Tomlinson, Earl ( Auckland), and J. Murray.