FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17699, 28 January 1918, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES

Miss Afillicent Jennings has returned I to Christchurch and has resumed teachi ing singing. Air and Mrs R. E. At’Dougall and family have returned to Christchurch from Mount Cook. Mr and Mrs W. Brown (Wellington) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday and are staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Keith Garrick, who have been at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, have gone on to the southern lake district. Mr J. T. M. Fisher (Masterton) is visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Fisher, Papanni. Mr and Mrs V. L. Sykes (New Plymouth) arrived in Christchurch on Saturday morning, and arc staying at Warner’s. Mr and Mrs Abraham (Palmerston North) left Christchurch for their home on Saturday evening. Mrs George Pearce and Miss Pearce (Lower Hutt, Wellington) are amongst the guests at Warwick House. Mrs Bernard Tripp -and Miss Tripp, who have been spending a holiday in Christchurch have returned to Timatu. Mrs Cameron and Miss Cameron (Auckland) -are staying at Wartvick House. i Miss 'Webster (Dunedin) is visiting Christchurch. Mrs L. E. Hoffmann, of New Plymouth. is staying in Christchurch. Miss Alicia. Tothill, Littlcover, New Brighton, returned-to her home on Saturday morning, after a holiday in Wellington. The Misses Tna and Bee Warner have returned to town from Akaroa. Miss Eileen Nelson has been spending a holiday in Akaroa. A Wellington lady, whose Christmas cakes arrived at- tire front in absolutely perfect condition, gives the following “ tips*” as to how to ensure freedom from mildew or fermentation. Do not usrt cream of tartar, soda, or baking powder- On no account put in almonds —they arc an almost sure causo of mildew. ‘ Use plenty of eggs, good butter, fruit, etc., and a wineglassful of brandy, and when cold cover with a boiled icing, wrap in butter paper, and have the tin carefully soldered. Girls’ and Maids’ Pinafore Frocks, in good quality, soft finish white pique, well cut and well made, for 6s lid each! This is a bargain typical of the many splendid ones offering in the Children’s Outfitting Department at Bailantync’s Sale To-dav. These frocks are in perfect condition and the season’s prices for them were from lUs Gd to. 22s 6d; lengths are from 3!) to 45 inches. 1898

WEDDING

ILES—G OR TON. The marriage took place on Saturday morning, at St John’s Church, Latimer Square, of Miss Sybil Gorton, youngest daughter of Mr atul Mrs C. H. Gorton, River Road, Richmond, and Mr Cyril lies, son of Mr E. C. lies, of Christchurch. The Rev P. J. Cocks officiated. The l>r;de, who was given away by her father, looked very sweetand graceful in. a becoming gown of soft white crepe de chine falling in straight folds, the bodice and sleeves being of cream ninon over gold and silver tissue. Her veil fell from a cunningly arranged mob cap. and was made of beautiful Limerick laco. Her shoes were of gold and silver brocade, and she carried a bridal bouquet of white flowers. Her bridesmaid. Miss Gertrude Curry, wore a • dainty pale pink crepe de chine frock and carried n bouquet of pale pink and mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Lieutenant Jack Gilmour, of this city. The guests were entertained at the residence of the bride s parents, tho tables and rooms being artistically arranged with pink and mauve sweet pens. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs lies, father and mother of bridegroom, Mr and Mrs Lown, Mrs Hotop (sister of the bride), Mrs Homersham. Mr and Mrs E. Macfnrlane, Rev P. Cocks, Rev and Mrs P. Knight, Airs Pliilp and Air and Airs Nettleton. After the reception Air and Airs Cyril lies left by motor for their honeymoon in the south.

CAMPHOR ICE FOP CHAPPED HANDS. A good camphor ice for chapped hands can be- made at home in the following manner: Gei. some- mutton fat and put into a stone jar, which stand in a saucepan of water on the stove. Let it simmer until all the fat has melted, strain off. and to a breakfastcupful of the fat add an inch squaic of camphor,” which has been crushed very fine. Stand jar in Hot water again until the camphor has dissolved, tiicn add two of glycerine stir well, pour inlo small jars, and when set coyer well. Will keep good for a long time- ’1 his makes the hands nice and soft, and if a little :s rubbed into the hands after washing will keep them so. It is not sticky.