WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20497, 16 March 1932, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

£ The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication gj •i;i in the "Women's Cotk-it" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully a uthenticL.«d, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondijij enee is invited oa any matters affecting, or of interest to, ■>: women.

Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe is making a satisfactory recovery from the recent injury to her leg, but is not yet able to move about with complete freedom. Lady Statliam and Miss Marjorie Statham are leaving Wellington shortly for a visit to North Auckland. Mrs F. H. Pyne (Merivale) is the guest of Mrs 11. A. Kniglit, Racecourse Hill. Mrs Maurice Earle (Wanganui), who has been visiting Mrs Edgar Stead, "Ilam," Biccarton, left for the north last night. Mrs R. G. Petre (St. Albans) is leaving to-morrow for Wellington to visit her son, Mr Frank Petre. Mrs 11. A. Young (Cashmere), who lias beyi visiting Dunedin, is now the guest of Mrs Nichol, Bluff. She will return to Christchureh on Saturday. Miss Montgomery Moore (Wanganui), who is at present the guest of Mrs Norton Francis, Kossall street, is leaving at the end of the week on her return to Wanganui. Mrs T. E. Taylor (Cashmere Hills), who is attending tho conference of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in Wanganui, will return to Christchureh on Saturday. : Mrs H. C. Nolan (Gisborne) is paying a short visit to Mrs lan Murchison, Lake Coleridge Station. Miss Hilda Miles, who has been staying with Mrs J. H. Hall, Papanui road, has returned to Wellington. Dr. and Mrs J. Alex. Doctor (Wellington), who have been visiting Britain and Sydney, have returned to Wellington. : Miss H. K. Lovell-Smith (Papanui road) is leaving to-morrow for a visit to Wellington. : Mrs S. Flood, accompanied by her small son (Dunedin), is staying with her aunt, Mrs Johnston, Leicester street, Opawa.

On Friday evening, at the Y.M.C.A. Concert Hall, the Home Economics Association will hold its annual meeting, at which officers will be elected for the ensuing year "and a musical programme will be provided. The Association intends holding a _ thrift and work stall at the All Nations' Fair, and members are asked to give a small donation on Friday night towards the purchase -of- material for goods with which to stock the stall. Mrs J. F. Studholme (Helmore's road) is lending her drawing-room for a meeting to bo held on Tuesday afternoon, March 22nd, at 2.30, when Fendalton residents are invited to bo present. Mr George Harper and Miss Havelaar will address the meeting on the necessity of assisting in the relief ol distress in the City, caused by unemployment. On Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 p.m., the Sunlight League is holding a garden party at "Ilam," kindly lent bv Mr and Mrs Edgar Stead. All members of the League and those who wish to become members are invited. Amongst the many attractions, besides the beauty, of the grounds, will be . a children's health play, "Little Vegetable .Men,", produced by Mrs R. R. D. Milligan, a demonstration of the Renfrew White exercises, which, have recently been introduced into the echools of the Dominion, a demonstration of exercise games by kindergarten children, and exhibition tennis matches, in which Messrs 6. OHivier, G. Angas, R. Browning, and f. Seay, and Misses Melva Wake and May Aitdrew will take part.

A concert party arranged by Mrs J. C. Holmes visited the Paparua Prison on Monday night, cars for the transport of the party being lent by Lady Clifford, Mr B. 0. Priddis, Mrs W. R. Knowles, Mr Arthur Gray, and Miss P. Rogers, The singers were Mrs W. P. Pearce, Miss Betty Simpson, Miss D. Harcourt, Mr S. Hood, Mr H. Wilkins, Mr W. McAuliffe, and the Becken ham Quartet—Messrs Archer, Pitman, Oaell, and Jackson. Violin solos were played by Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs W. H. Ford was accompanist, aud community singing was led by Mrs Pearce, Mr Arthur Gray, and Mr AVilkins.

On Saturday next, March 10th, a garden party will be held in. the afternoon and evening irt St. . Joseph's School grounds, at the comer of Vague's road and North road, Papanui. Besides /many well'fitackea stalls and entertaining aide-shows, there will bo a. baby show; Proceeds will be in aid of St. Joseph's School funds. KNIT WITH EOSE FINGERING. "Rose Fingering" for economy, comfort, good wear, and washing. Procurable in. all latest shades and mixtures. Sample fringes free on request. Booklet 211—children's knitted outfits —7d. Send stamps to Patons and Baldwins. Ltd./ Box 1441R, Wellington.

Special Sale Offer of Fur Coats, Stoles, Fitches, etc. A variety that presents ample choice of this season's latest designs at a very low figure. The saving is worth your investigation. McGibbon, Fur Specialists, 154 Armagh street. Renovations a Speciality. —4

Superfluous hair destroyed bv "Rusma" (liegd.). Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure, £5 12s, 6d. Florence Hnllen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay place, Wellington. Send stamped, addressed envelope for particulars. —6

Mrs T. Harvey and Mrs Delbridgo (Dunedin) arc visiting Christchureh, and are tlie guests of Mrs It. W. Marsh all, Malcolm avenue.

Miss Unice Laurenson (Waimate) has returned to her home after spending several weeks' holiday with friends in North Canterbury. Amongst visitors to Christchureh for tho ladies' foursome golf match, to be played at Shirley in Easter Week, will be. Mrs E. G. Kerr, of Timaru, who will ho the guest of Miss Hahnai Loughnan, Avonside, and Mrs J. CI. Schneider, of Wellington, who will lie the guest of Mrs W. H. Clark, Bealey avenue.

The engagement is announced of Joan Mary, third daughter of Mr and Mrs H. L. Wiggins, Sumner, to Charles Selwyn, youngest son of Mrs HarcTy, Richmond Hill, and the late Hon. C. A. C. Hardy. Mrs Cecil Wood will address a meeting of New Brighton women interested in -tho All Nations Fair to-morro,w at the residence of Mrs 11. A. Bishop, Nelson street, New Brighton. At tho North Linwood Kindergarten yesterday morning "Open Day" was observed, the mothers of the children attending the school and watehing, with much interest, the programme of work and play carried out each morning by the tiny pupils under the direction of the teachers. The children brought harvest gifts of fruit and vegetables and these, later, were sold. The proceeds will be used to buy materials i'or the school.

PARTY AT FENDALTON. Amongst tlie most enthusiastic workers for the success of the All Nations' Fair are the young people of the City, who, with a splendid spirit of co-operation, arc arranging many parties in aid of the funds. Yesterday afternoon, at their home at Fendalton, Misses Faith and Lin ley Herdman entertained a number of their friends at a delightful party, each of the guests bringing a contribution towards the Fair.

The drawing-room was decn'rateo. with pink and mauve asters ami the dining-room with brown and orange flowers.

An exciting competition was won by Miss Betty Webb. The guests were Misses Marion Rovds (Invercargill), Wilmot Maclx-th. Jura JPaterson, Betty Orbell, Barbara Buyley, Nona Hampton, Betlv Crs.wshaw, Margaret Talbot, Margaret Clark, Betty Webb, Doris Cooper, Betty Flint, Edith Hart, Joan Hart, Delete Fleetwood, Ena Fleetwood, Vivyan Dawson. Alico Rovds, Mynette Writson, Gertrude Browne, Dorothy Stevens, Shirley Wooler, Patricia Stewart, Mollie Wilson, and Betty Hobbs.

SUNBEAM KINDERGARTEN. At the 20th annual' meeting of the committee of the Sunbeam Kindergarten, those present were Mcsdamcs J. E. Evans (convener), L. P. Carlisle (honorary secretary), F. Fairclough, ft. Matthews, E. Milnes, J. A. Redpatli, C. Stringer, and 11. H. Wauchop. The annual report showed an attendance of 60 on December 7th, a great increase on the number at the beginning of the year, when twenty-two had been enrolled. Miss Gorrie, who had been on sick leave for four months, had been welcomed back to the staff. During her absence Miss Orange filled her place. Students for the year were Misses Mulcock, Cameron, Bridgewater, and Scotter.

Mothers of pupils, Miss Orange, and staff were thanked for the success of the harvest festival, which had been held in March. Proceeds from the bridge party held at the home of Mrs F. "WV Freeman, Cashmere Hills, had been devoted to the cake stall on Daffodil. Day. The committee had raised £6O on Daffodil Day. '

A successful exhibition of children's work had been held in December, and the Christmas party had been well attended. A Mothers' Guild had been formed during the year, and meetings had been held monthly. The speakers had been Mrs T. E. Taylor, Miss Lovcll-Smith, and •Miss Hull.

The committee expressed appreciation to the mothers for their generous subscriptions of £42 l'ss, and for their help at all social gatherings. Thanks were also conveyed to Mr Watson, Mrs Dangerfield, Mrs Watson, Miss June Collette (a former pupil), Miss Dawe, Mr Cape-Williamson, Mr Garlick, and to Miss * Hull. Mrs Evans thanked members for their loyalty and assistance during the year. The financial statement showed that £7l 14s 9d had been raised during the year; ordinary expenses had been £52 7s, £8 12s had been contributed to Daffodil Day fund, and £5 presented to the Selwyn Committee. The. credit balance was £ 21.

COIN* PARTY. A successful coin evening party was held by the staff of the M.E.D. in the Itepartment's demonstration room, in aid of the All Nations Fair. The demonstration room was decorated by the ladies of the staff, and items were contributed by Messrs Les. Grummitt and Marston, Mr Jock Lockhart, , Miss Elaine Moody's • Hawaiian trio, Miss Sylvia Marshall, Mrs Stallard, Mr Les Stewart, and The Boy Wonder, Mr C. C. Richards, Miss Mavis Ritchie, and Mr Marcus Ward. The programme arrangements were directed by Mr 8. J. Geary, and supper was served by the staff. The financial result or the evening was gratifying the amount available for handing over to the Fair being more than £2O.

Raisins are a prolific source ot energising food iron—the element that tones up the flesh and muscles of the anaemic, that brings roses to colourless cheeks. Raisins should find a place on every "table at every meal; for these fruity little nuggets of nutrition' can work wonders for the weak and weary. The finest muscatel raisins, specially selected for table use, are to be had at the Sanitarium Shop, 708 Colombo street, Christchurch. —5

WOMEN CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION. QUARTERLY MEETING. The quarterly meeting of the Women's branch of the Cliristehureh Citizens' Association was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall last evening, Mrs Beauehamp Lane presiding over an attendance of more than fortymembers. A request was received from the secretary of the All Nations Fair asking for the Association's co-operation in arranging stalls. On the motion of Mrs Edwin Hamilton, seconded by Mrs J. S. Thomson, it was decided that the Association should take charge of the Home Food Stall at the All Nations Pair on Friday, April Bth, and Mrs G. Hampton Rhodes, Mrs J. D. Fairhurst, Mrs J. S. Thomson, and Mrs J. B. Beckett, with power to add, were appointed a subcommittee to make arrangements for stocking aiul staffing the stall. Mr Marshall, representing the executive of the All Nations' Fair, asked for the co-operation of the Association in selling tickets of admission to the fair. It had been decided,, he said, to divide the City and suburbs into 68 blocks, and to make a house to house canvass for the sale of tickets. Burgesses' Associations in some districts had undertaken the canvass, but further help was needed. On the motion of Lady Wigram, seconded by Mrs Vernon, it was decided that the Association should assist in the 'sale of tickets, and Mrs Edwiu Hamilton, Mrs C. Hand Newton, Miss Hazel Elmslie, and Miss D. Ifarman were appointed a sub-com-mittee to make arrangements for canvassing block 5 in the Papanui district. No Overlapping. Mrs C. L. Young, referring to a letter published recently in The Press urging that the women of the City should be organised more definitely and thoroughly than they arc at present, so that they might be able to copo with distress in the coming winter, said: "Our womanhood gives us a right to say that, while there is food in the country no one must be on the point of starvation." She suggested that to prevent overlapping the well-to-do parts of tho City should be mapped out into sections, each section having its own secretary, preferably a woman with a car, and perhaps an assistant-secre-tary, a girl who had just left school. The secretary would be responsible for compiling a list of the names and addresses of each person on her own section. Then when urgent cases wcro reported to her she could immediately

appeal for help in her Section, and obtain the necessary goods or money in the shortfest time. This organisation or mobilisation of women would, she thought/be an effective basis on which good results could be obtained on the revival of the Pound Scheme. There would, of course, Mrs Young added, be the objection that undeserving people would be helped, "but," she concluded, "it i 3 better- to feed a few humbugs than allow deserving people to starve."

On the motion of Miss Lawrell, seconded by Mrs E. .T. Cordncr, the Association's committee was authorised to deal with Mrs Young's suggestion, and were given power to act. Work in England. Miss Havelaar gavo an interesting account of the work done in England by Women Citizens' Associations and the National Council of Women. The prominent figure in the Women's Citizens' Association in Edinburgh was Miss Christine Turnbull, who played an important part in the civic life of the city. Miss Havelaar' described the growth of the junior department of the Association since its formation in 1929, and emphasised the importance of the work done at the annual Council of Women's Citizen Associations, at which the 19 Associations in Scotland were, represented. Another point touched on by the speaker was the "Poor Man's Lawyer" scheme. This had been inaugurated at Bichmond, where, once a week, a woman barrister, free of charge, gave advice to poor people on matters of law, but did not take cases in the Courts. Miss Havelaar described methods by which suitable employment was found for boys and gir.ls of poor parents in England, and said that, amongst the good work done by women's organisations in some of the towns in England, was the provision of hot mid-day meals for school children. Revisiting England after an absence of some years, Miss Havelaar had been impressed by the present importance of the British Broadcasting Company, and of the great growth by the Toe H movement and the League of Women Workers. She suggested that the women of New Zealand should exert their influence in the matter of broadcasting in the Dominion, and said that the short services of 10 minutes, broadcasted at 9.30 every morning in England, were greatly appreciated by hard-working women. On the motion of Mrs Lane, Miss Havelaar was accorded a vote of thanks. After the business was concluded supper was served. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. United Service Hotel: Captain and Mrs A. Bullock-Webster (California). Mrs K. D. Thomas (New York). Mi6S A. Wall (England), Mr and Sir* C. J2. Harrison (Auckland). Hotel Federal: Miss G. E. Foster (Auclt-" land), Mr A. do Beer (Dunedin), Mr It. Wild (Hokitika), Miss I'. K. Mirams (Hamncr Springs), Mr G. W. Armitage (Temuka), Mr J. G. Gow (Timaru), Mrs and Miss Tapper (Invercargill). A shilling advertisement in the classified section of The Press will sell your goods. Try it. 12 words Is. three insertions 2s 6(1. —6

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. Recent guests at "Fairview House," Hanmer Springs, include: Mr and Mrs J. J. Watson (Lake Coleridge), Mrs A. < Clark (1 ishertcn) Mrs .T. Devencr (Papatoetoe), Mim Joyce M. Keishel (Tokomaru), Mrs W. J. Thomas (Spreydon), Miss Msie Foster (Spieydon), Miss I. Costal! (Palraerston North), Miss C. Costall (Muritai, Eastbourne), Mr J. C. H. Shirley (Cbristchurch). "View Brae," Hanmer Springs: Mr and Mrs E. C. Pateman (Woodend), Mr and Mrs M. O. Max and Miss L. C. Max (Nelson), Miss I. M. Day (Nelson), Mrs F. S. Palmer (Christcliurcb), Mrs Bland, sen. (Ashburton), Jtiss I. A. Bland (Ashburton), Mrs M. Moore (Ghristohurch), Mr A. N. Kirk (Hawke s Bay). Recent guests at Hanmer House, Hanmer Springs, were: Mr and Mrs S. Hickmott (Sumner), Mr C. Brown (Cbristchurch), Miss Johnstone (Hossock Station), Miss J. Cordner (Cliristchurch), Miss H. MacKay

f Cashmere Hills), Mr B. P. Moodi® (Napier), Mr and Mrs h. Rudkin (Christchurch), Mrs Smith (Wellington), Mr P. Mortlock (Fendalton), Mr L. Ayers (Christchurch), Mr G. Wren (Christchurch),' Mr Stevenson (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs McClelland (Leeston), Mr C. Nightingale (Christchurch), -Mr. C. Gray (Patea), Miss I. Newton (Timaru), Mrs Stoddart (Milton), Miss Small (Oamaru), Mrs T. Menzies ("The Poplars," Glen Wye), Mr and Mrs Albridge (Palmerston North). All the cats in Llewellyn Park, a fashionable residential section of West Orange, New Jersey, are' compelled to wear bells around their necks for the protection of birds The women of the community met and decided that something must be done about the dwindling bird population. The hell ordinance was accordingly adopted.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. LAKE COLERIDGE BRANCH. * The annual meeting of the Lake Coleridge branch of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs Sedcole. The president (Mrs I. Murchison) presided. The balance-sheet showed a satisfactory credit balance of £1 10s. The following officers and committee were elected for the coming year:— President Mrs Murchison (re-elected); vice-president, Mrs Worsdale (reelected) ; secretary, Mrs Hart (reelected) ; committee, Mrs Keefe, Mrs Preston, Miss Morland, Mrs Finlayson, Mrs Bryant, and Mrs Aldred. Mrs Keefe and Mrs Preston were chosen as delegates to attend the Federation meeting in April. The competition, "An article of clothj ing costing not more than 2s 6d," was won by Mrs Jones and Mrs Bryant. Other competitions, arranged by Miss Lovell Smith, were won by Mrs Atkins, Mrs Short, Miss Morland, and Mrs James. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mrs Sedcole and Miss Lovell Smith. SPRINGSTON BRANCH. The annual meeting of the Springston Branch of the Women's Institute was held in the Public Hlall, when Miss A. Marshall presided over a record attendance. A substantial credit balance was shown in the financial report. Miss Marshall, who wished to retire from the office of president, was accorded a vote of thanks for ner work, her kindness to all members, and her interest in the Institute during her term of office. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs J. W. Kime; vicepresidents, Mrs W. Wright and Mrs M. Ryan, secretary and treasurer, Mrs E. L. Neale; executive, president, vice-president, secretary, with Mesdames T. Mcßean, J. S. Simpson, R. V. Bailey, C. N. Powell, G. Baker, M. Torrance, Misses N. Smith and A. Marshall. Social Committee: Mesdames Delieu, P. Riordan, V. Harris, Misses N. Ryan, M. Kime, J. Wright, M. Benny, and M. Hughes. The secretary was accorded a vote of thanks for her work during her past term of office. A competition for the best plat© of cakes made with dripping was won by Miss V. Wall 1, and Mrs A. Hughes'2. Mrs H. Sowden acted as judge. Mrs Simpson, on behalf of the members of the Institute, said gopd-bye to Mrs N. Traves, who is leaving the district, and wished her every success in her new home.

NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN. The aruiual meeting of the Christchurch Association of the New Zealand Federation of University Women was held on Monday evening. Dr. Jessie Scott in her presidential remarks, gave an account of the Dominion Conference, in Christchurch at the end of; January, and referred to the business that had been accomplished, the open cessions, and the social side. A prdcis of conference business, and a summary of reports will be circulated shortly. In giving up office after two years, Dr. fcicott expressed her thanks to the executive for their loyal co-operation, and to members for their kindly support. Kspecial reference was made to the secretarial work of Miss Hilda Jones during the past four years, and appreciation of her services put on record. Appreciation was also expressed of the work of Mrs P. L. Mansell as treasurer for two years. The reports of the secretary and of the treasurer were read and adopted. Miss M. E. Sims then gave a report on her work as the representative from the Association to the National Council of Women. ' After discussion on correspondence from various sources, and debate on general business affecting the Association, the meeting proceeded to elect officers for the year as follows President, Miss A. F. Ironside, M.A., Dip Ed.; vice-presidents, Dr. Jessie Scott/ Mrs Pv L. Mansell. Misses Iv. Gresson. M. Kennedy, and E. Jones; secretary, Mrs .J., H. Kidd j treasurer, Miss 0. Talbot; committee, Mrs Tocker, Misses Merton, Oxford, McGuinness, Pollard,- Sims (intellectual cooperations), si yd Mrs Penney (Dominion Executive).

GIFT EVENING PARTY. Miss Dorothy Moore (Spreydon) was hostess at a cheery little party given in honour of Miss Vera Bloor, whose marriage takes place next week. The guest of honour wore a navy and white crepe de chine frock, and Miss Dorothy Moore wore a blue georgette frock. Miss Bloor received many useful presents. j . Among those present were Mesdames A. D. Moore, Wilson, Reamer, A. C. Andrew, C. Brown, and L. Browne, Misses Vera Bloor, Joan Watkinson, Linda Bloor, Nell Ives, Thora Robert-, son, Eileen Ives, Mary Wheelan, Phyllis Watkinson, Jean Pierson, Flora Williamson, Margaret Moore, and Enid Moore.

TIMARU NEWS. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs B. Murray (Godley Peaks) has staying at the Wanaka Hotel, Pembroke. Miss Lilian McDonald joufneyed to Fairlie yesterday to sing at the annual St. Patrick's concert. Miss Rosamond Rolleston (LeCren's terrace) returned yesterday from a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs W. Pinckney ("Glenaray") arrived yesterday to spend a few days at the Bungalow (Wai-iti road). Mr and Mrs Norman Hope ("The Grampians") are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Hope ("Tumanako," Wai-iti road). Miss Peggy Orbell (Waikouaiti), who was the guest of Mrs O. L. Orbell ("Pentlow"), is now visiting Otaio. Mrs A. Grant ("Aigentighe," Waiiti road), who has been the guest of Mrs Jamea Grant (Grey's Hills), has returned home.

Mi&s Lillian Harper (Christchurch), who is in Timaru and will assist Mr Hubert Carter in' his vocal recitals, will return north to-day. Mr and Mrs A. Winterbourn (Christchurch), who were the guests of Mr and Mrs S. Winterbourn, Craighead street, left on Monday on a tour round the southern lakes.

Mrs J. Page (Mount Gerald), who has been staying with her mother, Mrs It. A, Rickman (Grey road), is camping, at tho-Rangitata river with her children. Miss Eileen Daily (Waimato) is paying wit?* he*