WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20790, 25 February 1933, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

;: ; : The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication g §: in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. :>; :•:; Such' items should be fully authenticated, and engagement $■ notices must bear the signatures •of both parties. Correspond- % eaee is invited oa any matters affecting, or of interest to, g: women. !#:

CURRENT NOTES. Lord and Lady Latyuier and the Hon. Merey Monev-Coutts arc guests of the Governor-General and Ladv Bledisloe at Government Hoiiao, Wellington. Mrs W. J. Mitcheli (Rugby street), v.ho has been staying for some weeks with her {laughter, Mrs W. G. R.utherfuru. at Pahnerston North, and later at Paekakariki, returned home yesterday. Mrs Norman Stouppo and lier small daughter arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning.- after a holiday spent in the North Island. Mrs C. M. Ollivier ("Glenelg," Murray Aynsiey Hill), who has been spending a holiday at the Southern Lakes and Haast Pass, will return to Christ--1 church early next week. Professor' R. E. Alexander and Miss Mary Alexander (Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln) liave left for a few weeks' holiday visit to the North I Island. After visiting the Wairarapa district they will go to Hamilton, whore they will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs H. St. L. CJribben. Mr and Mrs F. T. M. Kissel, who have been visiting Christehurcli. left last night for Wellington. Mr Kissel lias been attending the conference of civil engineers held this week in Chris'tchurch. Miss Nellc Scanlan, the New Zealand author and journalist, who is spending a few days in Christchurch, will leave to-night for Wellington, She will shortly pay visits to Palmerston North and Tara.naki, but expects to spend the greater part of March in Wellington.

MUSIC ALE. To do honour to Miss -Merle Miller, wlio, with lier brother, Mr Malcolm Miller, will bo leaving next monfn for Britain, Mrs Richard Wallwork gave a delight-till reception at her home, Gracefield street, yesterday afternoon. The hostess wore au uncommon frock of apricot and grey iloral georgette, trimmed with rtou nces. and Miss Miller wore a black and green floral georgette frock and a wide black hat. A musical programme of unusual merit was supplied by Madame Winnie Fraser, Mrs A. L. Cropp, Miss. Merle Miller. Mr Malcolm Miller, and Mr Hubert Carter. The accompaniments were played by Mrs J. E. Russell and Mr Stanley Morgan. The. guests were Ali.».s Miller. Mrs Mm ray Gard'ner. Mrs A. E. Flower. Mrs J. E. Russell. Mrs E. C. Hnie, Mrs C\ T. Aschman. Mrs Irwin, Aliss Nelle Scanlan. Airs James She!lev, Mrs Alfred B nnz. Mrs 1". A. Home, Mad awe' Winnie Fraser. Mrs IT. McD. Vincent, Mrs St>arJ'*.y Binns, Mrs A. L. Cropp, Airs TT. S. Fox. Airs Owen Baker, - Mrs H. J. Ouarreil. Airs G. B. Morgan. Mi>s Morkane, Miss Ngnio Mnr«h. Mis* T. Davis, Miss Claire Mork nnc. Dr. G. AT. L. Lester. "Messrs <■ >M it Carter, H. AJcD.Vinepnt, Malcolm "Wilier, and Stanley Morgan.

BRIDGE PARTY. An enjoyable progressive evening bridge party was held by the committee of the fend a Ron Tenuis Club" at the residence of Mr David Jones, Bryndwyr. Th®> spacious reception rooms were artistically decorated witn flowers and loliage. Prizes were won by Mr G. Fast (the highest score), J.tr I'. Rigby (the sealed number;, and M>s H. Hiimer (the most modest score). ■Airs David Jones received the manj guests, amongst whom were Mr and Mrs T, Milliken, Mr and Mrs J. UJohnson, Air and Airs Arthur Stewart, Mr and Mrs S. L. Partridge, Air and Airs H. H.arner, Air and Mrs G. wRoyds, Air and Airs Lance Stevens, Air and Airs H. Burry, Air and Airs D. Lusk, Air and Airs J. R. Faults, Air and Airs H. P. Ronnie, Air ana Airs Ashley Cooper, Air and Airs Reg. Jones, Alesdames J. R. Crawshaw, !- Kensington, J. Beanland, Aliases 31. Jones, Edna Purnell, Yida Frost, Celia Montgomery. Alolly -Morrison, Doris Witbrock, Irene Askew, Madgo Aforeland, June Stewart, and Ilene Deal, Messrs A. E. Steere, D. Garrett, H.Howarth, L. Penrose, J. Alabin, B. Winchester, J. Partridge. G. East, HE. Robinson. P. Rigbv. E. A. T. Smeo. -T. Royds, E. W. England. K. A. Williamson, and H. TTarmr.n.

Mr F. W. Furkert, who has been attending the conference of civil engineers held this week in Christchurch, accompanied -by Mrs Furkert, left for Wellington last night. Airs W. H. Symes (Mcrirale lane) will take up residence next week in a flat in Cashel street west. Air and Airs H. Scropo and Miss Mollie Scropc (Cotswold Hills, Gloucestershire), who are at present staying at "Stonyhurst," will arrive in Christchurch early next week, and will spend a few days'as the guests of. Lady Clifford, Cashmere Hills, before leaving on their return journey to England by tho Akaroa on Alarch 4. Miss Ella Shields, of tho Frank Neil vaudeville and revue company, arrived from Wellington yesterday, and is staying at the United Service Hotel. Mr and Airs J. G. Lancaster (Wellington), who havo been the guests of Air and Mrs George Lancaster during the conference of civil engineers, lett for tho north last night. Commander S. Hall and Airs Hall ("Pcraki," Banks Peninsula) are visitnig Mrs Hall's sister. Miss Eflie White, Alansheld avenue. Mrs O. 11. Kresse and Miss Miklrod Kresse ("Woodhaugli," St. Martins), who h-ive been spending a fortnight at the Southern Lakes and the Haast Pass, wiii return to Christchurch at tho beginning of the week. Mrs Kresse will leave 011 Wednesday, en route for Chicago, to visit her married daughter.

W.C.T.U. NORTH BRIGHTON BRANCH. The North Brighton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held the first meeting of the year in the Baptist Church, when Mrs J. F. Eames presided over a good attendance. Mrs A. Noonan led the devotions. The pledge was reaffirmed. Mrs R. Parker gave the scientific fact. A vote of sympathy was passed with Miss B. M.' Harband, J.P. (president), and Mrs Felton, a member, who are seriously ill; also with Mrs J. H. Coates, whose husband is ill. On the motion of Mrs Eames it was decided to send .letters of sympathy to Alias A. Harband, New Brighton, and to Alts Felton, Racecourse road. Letters were received from Alias B. M. Harband, encouraging the members to go forward during her absence, and from the Willard Home thanking the union for a parcel sent tci the inmates. Mrs Eames -welcomed Airs S. G. Goring back to the district and union, and it was decided to send a letter to Mrs Burney welcoming her to the district*.

Mrs Gerald Stedm-an (Wellington), who has been the guest of Airs George Weston, Park terrace, lias returned to Wellington. Mra EI. C. Harris (East St. Kilda, Melbourne), wifo of Lieut.-Commander H. C. Harris, R.A.N., is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs F. Selwyn, of Stratford street, Fendalton.

Air and Mrs Frank Petre (Wellington) will arrive in Christchurch to morrow. Mrs Petre will stay with Mrs R. G. Petre, St. Albans, and Mr Petre will take a refresher course at the Wigrani Aerodrome.

Mrs E. J. Cordner and Misses Quifca and Sheila Cordner (Rossall street), who have been visiting Mrs Percy Overton, Scargill, will return to Christchurch this evening. Miss Dorothy Clirysta 11 (Colombo street north), who has been visiting Double Hill and Hororata, will return to Christoliurch on Monday. Mrs Gordon Stewart (Dunedin), who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Percy H. Cox, Merivale, has returned homo.

Airs Goldman read a letter from a member of the British Women's Temperance Union, Bournemouth (England). Mrs A. Noouan invited the Band of Hope Committee and those interested in the work to attend a meeting at her home on J! arch 8. It was decided to hold the Cradle Roll picnic at Thomson's Park, on March 11. March 3 being the women of the world's day of prayer, it was decided to hold the prayer meeting in the Baptist Church on that day. Mrs D. Packer thanked Mrs Eames, on behalf of the union, for her work as treasurer and expressed the sincere regret of the members on her departure from the district. Mrs Eames presented the annual bal-ance-sheet, which was considered satisfactory. It was decided to send a letter to Mrs J. Richardson thanking him for auditing the balance-sheet. The superintendents of departments agreed to carryon the work for the present.

Miss Bettv Petre (St. Albans),, who has bean spending a few months with Mrs Kenneth Mnrchison, "Glen•thorne," Lake Coleridge, will return to Christehurch to-morrow. Miss Fanny Middleton (Gloucester street west) will return early nest week from a fortnight's holiday spent in the Southern. Lakes district. Miss Edna Hawkins (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Maurice Allen, May's road. Miss Sally Russell (Hawke's Bay), who has been visiting Mrs John Moore, Fendajton, left for the north last night. Miss Diana Huit> (Hereford street) will return early next week from a visit to the Southern Lakes and the Haast Pass. Mrs Maurice O'Rorke (Mount Oakden) is visiting her aunt, Mrs J. b. Thomson, Montreal street. At the weeky meeting of St. Bartholomew's Girls' Club, at lvaiapoi, Mrs A, G. Sparrow presided over a good attendance of members. Mrs Hoyle and Mrs A. Gray were elected vice-presidents. Arrangements were made to supply sweets for the forthcoming garden party. At Longbeach, the home of Mr and Mr» 'J. JbL. Grigg, a monster garden, party will be held this afternoon, in aid of the Ashburton branch of the I'lunket Society. Judging by the interest which the party has aroused in all parts of the Ashburton district a record attendance is assured, and the gathering will be one of the important social events of the summer months. Besides the many stalls the committee, directed'by Mrs W. H. Bundle, has arranged many amusing competitions, including tennis, eJock golf, and croquet.

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Miss Phyllis Robinson (May's road. Papanui) has left on an extended visit to lier sister, Mrs .T. N. Edson, Remuera, Auckland.' Mr Jaiues March banks, who recently retired from the position of engineer to the Wellington Harbour Board, with Mrs and Miss Helen March banks will leave Wellington by the Rotorun on March 11 for England. Mrs T. Sliailer Weston (Ilerefcauuga) will leave for England 011 March 7. Mrs Bennett, wife of Dr. J. F. Bennett, of Blenheim, returned to the Dominion this week bv the Makura. She has been for a visit to England.,. Miss Petal McWillinm (Latimer square) is the guest of Miss Kathleen Fountain, "Edgbaston." Dunedin. Mrs Walter Alexander (England), who is at present in Christehurch, will return to Wellington via Picton on Tuesday. The Dominion and Wellington executives of the New Zealand League of Nations Union held a reception this week in Wellington to welcome Mr and' Mrs J-;. J. Riches, of Geneva. Dr. and Mrs Waldo .Dunn, the Misses Waldo Dunn, anc! Miss lioyer (a through passenger on the Carinthia) were also the quests of the executives. Regret was expressed that Mrs ltiches was unable to be present. Immediately on her arrival in New Zealand, she had gone to Christchurch because of the illness of her father, Mr J. R. Montgomery, Fendalton. WONDERFUL NEW HAIR DYEFamous hair tinting specialists and dermatologists co-operated to produce Komol —the new, washable hair dye. Komol is guaranteed not to harm delicate liair- It can be permanently waved without danger. A more natural effect 13 obtained with TvoiuoJ, because it is obtainable in 18 natural hair shades. We can fully recommend this fine dye. E. Cameron Smith, Ltd.j Cathedral square. 6

THE LADY ALICE FERGUSSON,

The Wellington Returned Soldiers' Association, which sent a cablegram to Sir Charles Fergusson, expressing sympathy with the Lady Alice in her recent motor accident, has received acknowledgment from Miss Frances Fergusson* Miss Fergusson stated that the Lady Alice was making good progress, but it would be some months before she would be fully restored to her usual health and strength. Sir Charles was at present on a Government Commission in the British West Indies, and would not be hack in Englard until tho middle of March. Miss Fergusson said that the expression of sympathy was deeply appreciated by the Lady Alice and her family. PICNIC AT SPRINGFIELD. The Springfield branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union and of the Women's Institute, held their picnic in the Domain in beautiful sunshine. Adults and children tocjjc part in the sports, for which Mr E. Parris acted as starter .and Mr J. Carrel) as judge. Much" of the success of the afternoon was due to the arrangements made by jiesdames McKeown, Milliken, and Norman. The following are the results of the sports: —Children under school . age: N. Milliken 1, D. Norman 2. Girls six to eight: J. Dickie 1, B. McCallum 2. Boys sftc to eight fJ. Hawkins 1, L. Harris 2. Girls sis to eight: W. Hawkins 1, O. Lapthorne 2. Three-legged race: W. Eobinson* 1, E. Brysbn 2. Girls 11 to 14:' K* Newman 1, B. Eobinson 2. Boys 11 to 14: C. Keid 1, W. Eobinson 2. Married ladies: Mrs Parris 1. Mrs Norman 2. Married men: Carrell 1 Parris 2. Young ladies: D. Reid 1. Thread-the-needle: Mrs Cushen 1, Mrs Parris 2.

two points of view, and the Americans were entitled to one of those. To a visitor from England the people in the United States were the essence of hospitality, and it was sickening to see the almost patronising air adopted by some English visitors—"as if they were the uncles and aunts of the whole place," she cdmmented. The other complaint was that people in New Zealand were apt to grumble excessively. She was certain that the want in the Dominion was not comparable with that in Great Britain. Miss Rees. by a coincidence, arrived ij> Christchurch just as her latest norel, Local Colour, reached the Public Library. A copy of it w;as autographed by her for the reference library. Talking of her writing, Miss Rees explained that when her tour of New Zealand with "The Mollusc" proved a financial failure in the smaller centres she decided to write a novel. It was April Sowing, published in 1924, and took five weeks to write. For three weeks oi : that time she had mumps and wrote with her face and head swathed in bandages! Before it was finished she was again touring New Zealand with a J. C. Williamson company. An Amusing Experience. The novelist tells an amusing story of her tour of New Zealand with her own company, playing "The Mollusc." It was at one of the country towns, and the audience was poor. Miss Hoes says that for a company to have success in countrv towns in the Dominion, an*advertising campaign should be conducted for at least six mouths previous to the visit. Then there might be a good house. Country people seemed to consider that if a company plaved in the country it could not be good. On the occasion mentioned, the audience was extroni'oly small with a few minutes only before the opening of the performance, when a man appeared at Jliss Rees's dressing room and asked her permission to present her with a cauliflower at the close of the performance. He explained that it was for a wager and if he did so his friend wonld have to pay for four'seats. "T agreed readily enough to make sure of an audience of four," Miss Bees added, laughing. "He was as good as his word, for at the final curtain he brought the cauliflower with a oard on it reading: 'Do not