FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18075, 17 April 1919, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES, The Misses Sercombe (Timaru) are in town. Mrs Cuthbcrt Rutherford has returned to The Peaks after a short stay in Christchurch. Mrs Henrv Brett (Auckland), who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Wnlcot Wood. St Albans, has returned to Auckland. T> r Agnrs Bennett, of Wellington, is, according to recent news, leaving England for New Zealand hv the I aparoa, which was scheduled to sail on March 81. Sister Moodie, Army Nursing Service, returned to New Zealand by the Willochra, and passed through Christchurch yesterday on her way to her home in Timaru. The engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy Thelma Mann, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mann, Wellington, to Mr Jack Dunbar, Christchurch, who has recently returned from Egypt. Mrs Maurice Bates, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs Watkins, left for Wellington last evening for a short stay before proceeding to Hamilton, Waikato, where her future home is to be. The Solwyn Nursing Division met on Tuesday evening at the Brigade Rooms, 119, Worcester Street, Miss Adams, first officer, presiding. Mr Becconsall, instructor in drill and transport, gave an interesting address on “ Artificial Respiration—When and How to Apply I>,” and methods of transport, afterwards putting each member through a practical test in the work. At the Art Gallery last night tea was provided by Airs G. L. Donaldson, and a programme was contributed by Mr F. C. Raphael’s Concort Party, the performers being Aliss Lilian Harper, Miss Eileen Al’Davitt, Miss Cicely Audibert, Mr Hugh Hobbs, Mr F. W. Barker (monologues), Mr F. C. Raphael (ballad horn soli). The had weather spoilt the attendance. There will bo afternoon tea this afternoon. The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Young 'Women’s Christian Association was held on Tuesday afternoon, with a very good attendance. It was made the occasion of an official farewell to Airs A. Kaye, who sails for England shortly after Eastor. Airs Callender, who had been a member of tho board for nineteen years, feelingly expressed the sentiments of the directors at losing Mrs Kaye, who had taken the chair at tho board meetings since the commencement of tho association, fc-id presented to her a beautiful suede travelling cushion. On Tuesday seven car loads of soldiers from tho Orthoptedic Hospital travelled out to Darfield in cars provided by the Darfield Red Cross branch, who entertained them for the day m the most enjoyable manner. Another cat load was/ taken out by Aliss Osborne, Fendalton, to whom thanks are due. Tho Darfield Town Hall was prettily decorated with flags for the occasion ( one side being set apart for the exhibition of soldiers 5 work, for which prizes were given in tho various classes. On the soldiers' arrival at noon dinner was the order of the day; a dinner such as one only meet* in the country, the only restriction being—as tin- menu expressed it—the time limit of two hours 1 Numbers of games followed, also tournaments and competitions, which kept things going with a vim every minute of the afternoon. Last, but not least, wa3 a Baby Show, with three soldiers as judges. The soldiers were pleased to find tho winners were “ diggers’ ” children. After \ delicious afternoon tea the prizes for tho exhibits and competitions wero presented bv Airs Knight, president of the Darfield Red Cross branch. The prizes were too numerous to mention.. The vote for the most popular exhibit was a draw between Private Poulton’s leather bag and Private Campbell’s embroidered tablecloth. The former received a silver jewel case and the latter an alarum cloolt. After an expression, of thanks for the enjoyable day, the soldiers gave three hearty cheers for the people of Darfield. The soldiers returned to hospital laden with cigarettes and dainties for themselves and comrades who were unable to be present, The gifts included a case of honey, the gift of Air Gillandors.

The selection of Fur Coats stocked at Armstrong’s is unparalleled in the Dominion, and comprises squirrel, genuine seal, musquash, natural musquash, and every high class fur. ' 1 For Blouses, Children’s Wear, and especially for Underwear, Ballantyno’s Cotton Crepes in White, Pale Blue, Shell Pink Pale Pink and V. Rose are recommended. These Crepes are splendid quality, and they have the fine, soft finish which_ is so essential—4o inches wide, special value at 2s 6d vd, at Ballantyne’s. X Have you heard the good news? Colds fly before NAZOL--the ready-for-use and money-saving remedy. Keep NAZOL handy. Sixty doses Is fid. a RED CROSS BUFFET. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED. For a considerable time past the Red Cross Comforts Department has been providing tea, soup, cakes and sandwiches to wounded and sick men who have returned from the war. Now that the ships are coming back with returned soldiers in good health and with wounded men in the same draft, the Red Cross executive invited the Lady Liverpool Society to co-operate, so that the two organisations would be able to work together, the Liverpool Society caring for the well soldiers and the Red Cross for the sick men. This has proved very successful, and yesterday morning members of both societies dispensed tea to a number of returned soldiers from tha Red Cross Buffet at the station. HOT CROSS BUNS. Easy Recipe.—Many people may wish to make their own hot cross buns for Gpod Friday. This recipe is tested. Sifted, add half an ounce of mixed unicc to half a pound of flour; put one ounce of - compressed yeast into a basin find mix up with one teaspoor.ful of fiugar until the yeast is a liquid ; warm three gills of milk and add to the yeast, mix well; make a hole in flour find strain this into it, mix smoothly ms if like a hatter; cover the basin with a Piece of paper, and keep in a warm place for one hour, or until the sponge has bubbles on top. Prepare other ingredients now, ono and a quarter pound ot flour, quarter pound of butter (rub into flour), then add cleaned sultanas and currants, and a quarter pound of augnr. When the sponge in the other busin is ready, begin beating in these ingredients with the hand, also two whole beaten eggs, beat until you can pull a piece of dough off without it sticking to the basin. Cover the basin again, and set in a warm place until the surface has cracks on it, about one nnd a half hours. Grease some flat hairing tins. Make the dough into halls and mark a cross on each, placing them a little distance from each other. This will make over twenty buns. Place the buns in a warm place for twenty minutes before putting in the oven. J3ake in a quick oven for half an hour. A TOUR. A number of girls in Christchurch have arranged to spend their Easter holidays in a novel fashion. They are to go by the train as far as Arthur’s Pass, walk through the Otira Gorgey xeally the best way to get full benefit of the scenery—and on to the West Coast. Several different circifa of girls have decided to do this, and. if only the (Weather holds good, this should be a

delightful holiday. Stout shoes, preferably with low heels, s orfc skirts, and as little to carry as posable go a long way towards comfort o walking expedition. WEDDINGHINDLE—THOMPSON. Yesterday afternoon, at the H[!pby Street Methodist Church, Air William Harold 1-lindle, son of Mr H. Hind o Naseby Street, was married to Aliss Gwendolin Alice Thompson, daughter of Air H. Thompson, Rugby Street. The church was, decorated b) girl friends of tho bride. ' C. Lawry officiated. Tho bride, was given away bv her father, wore a lcvclv bridal gown of white crepe de chine and georgette charmingly embroidered in rose' and silver. She wore an embroidered tulle veil, which had been worn by her mother, and carried a bouquet of white crysanthemums and frezias. Aliss Sybil Thompson, tho chief bridesmaid, wore a dainty dress or niaizo coloured crepe do chine made pinafore fashion, with georgette sleeves ornamented with amber embroidery. She wore a Leghorn hat lined with black and trimmed with yellow flowers. Aliss Hazel Hindlo also attended as bridesmaid. Her dress was carried out in pale saxo blue crepe do chine-geor-gette, and her hat was lined with brick and trimmed with blue flowers. I hoy each carried bouquets to match t.ieir frocks. Mr R. Caldwell was bent man, and Mr Clive Kindle was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of tho bride’s parents. Mrs Thompson (mother of the brine) wore a smart black gabardine costume, and a black .hat. Airs Kindle (mother of the bridegroom) wore a handsome black velvet gown and black hat. Miss Doris Thompson was dressed in. a fawn costume and hat. The guests included Air and Airs Frank Smith (Timaru), Mr and Mrs C. S. Howard, and Airs Batchelor (Dunedin), Air and. Airs Frank Thompson, Air and Airs Kippenberger, Air and Mrs and Airis Harrrion, Air and Airs Cong-eve and Atris.M. Congreve, Airs and Aliss Little AArmdppd), the Rev A. C. Lawry and Airs Lawry, Air and Airs B. Hindis, Air and Airs ft. Dale (Timaru), Alisses Freda A.lazey. H. and L. Smith, G. and F. Neil and Dorothy Salter. The bride and bridegroom, both of whom have been members of trio Rugby . Street Methodist Church Choir, were presented with a silver teapot hv the members of the choir. Air and Airs Hindle left for the honeymoon after the reception, the bride travelling in a peacock blue c’oth costume faced with fawn, and a blue hat lined with vieux rose. Air and Airs Hindlo will reside in Wellington. rollestonTtoitse dance. A most successful dance-social was held at Rolleston House, Canterbury College, on Tuesday evening Tho ballrooms were artistically festooned with bridal and asparagus forn, and the extensive garden well arranged so as to derive full benefit from the beautiful evening. Music was provided by Aliss Alacdonahl, and good extras were played by Airs Kerr, Aliss Valentine and the House Orchestra. Itoms given during the evening wore a song, contributed by Miss Webster, accompanied by Aliss Valentine; recitation, Miss Cornwall; and two delightful renderings by the House Orchestra. . The guerts of the evening were the girls from the Canterbury College Women's Hostel, consisting of Aliss Aitken, who wore a white silk dress; Miss Armstrong, floral voile dre»s; Aliss Bril, saxo blue voile dress; Aliss Cornwall, black velvet; Aliss Cunningham, blue velvet skirt, net blouse; Miss Harries, rose crepe de chine blouse, black silk skirt: Aliss Hnncox, white silk; Aliss Holmes, ivory shantung silk; Miss Inn.es, rose georgette blouse, crepe de chine skirt; Aliss M A. Innes, blue floral voile; Aliss Martin, saxe blue silk blouse, navy blue skirt; Aliss Alethven, deadi rose frock, net underblouse; Airis M’Donald, white voiL; Miss G. Al’Donnld, white silk; Miss Alurray, white voile; Aliss Paul, white voile; Aliss Peck, black ninon; Aliss Porter, spotted voile; Miss Rowe, white voile; Aliss Seymour, white net; Aliss Wobrter, white crepe de chipo; Aliss Valentine, black velvet; Airis Kerr, cream crepe de chine. The chaperones wore Mrs Cave and Mrs Kerr, and a most enjoyable evening was closed in singing “Gandeamus Tgitur,” “College Anthem,’’ and “ God Save tho King.”