FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18217, 3 October 1919, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

\ NEWS AND NOTES. Miss Olive Barron has returned from Akaroa. Mrs Crisp (Ashburton) is visiting Dhristchurch. Mrs Fraer is the guest of Lady Bi'Leaja,- Danedin. . t Mra M. Goodwin (Geraldine) i« stayjjng at .the Clarendqp. - Mi and Mrs T. 0. Robinson (Spots*ood) came into town yesterday. Mfs'R. D. M'Donald has returned to Oaraara after a holiday spent in Christchurch. Miss •Bonnie Pinckney is the ©lest bf! the Misses Cox, Mile Street. Timtro. ■' Miss D. Ronaldson has returned to after a short holiday spent in Akaroa. Mrs G. S, Stevenson (Clarence Bn'.ge, is the guest of Mrs John St*:-enson, Fendaltou. Lieutenant-Colonel John Findlay, D. 8., D. 5.0., and Mrs Findlay are staying at Warner's. Dr and Mrs Philip Ross, Nairobi East Africa, hare taJsen Mrs George Helmore's house at Cashmere. Mr and- Mrs Andrew Anderson (Opawa) returned to theirhome yesterday, after a visit to the North Island. The engagement is announced of Miss Rosa Van Staveren, daughter of Rabbi \ r an Staveren, of Wellington, to Mr Ronald Isaacs, only son of Mr and Mrs P. Isaacs, of Wellington. Mrs Hastie, who has-been identified with local war work and the entertaining of soldiers and sailors, is about to take up her residence at Sumner for a.twelvemonth. The Papanoi branch of the Mothers' Onion met on Wednesday, when there was a large- attendance. .The usual sale of work was held, and Miss Waiter of Cashmere Hills, delivered aa interesting address on the Pea.;e thanksgiving movement,: and referred to the opportunities of the Mothers Union in the world-wide reconstruction that is now beginning. At the con elusion" of' the meeting Miss Walker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks-, . The engagement is announced of Private J. A. Blyth, third son of Mr D. Blythj Wilson's Road, to Miss May Brody-Breeze, eldest daughter of Mr G. Brody-Breeze, a prominent Glasgow business man, and an ex-councillor of the Glasgow Municipality. Private Blyth served'with the N.Z.E.F. for three years, and Miss Brody-Breeze took a prominent part in war work at Home, holding an official position under the Government. Mr Brody-Breeze, accompanied by his daughter, intends visiting New Zealand next year. I The Sydenham Football Club held their second fancy dress ball for this season at the Club Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a fairly large attendance and prizes for the best fancv dresses were won by Miss Erinry ("Powder and Puff") and Mr Hill (a very original "half lndy half gentleman" costume, representing a soldier and his bride). .Other noticeable costumes were "Belf giuro," "Japanese," "America," "Cupid," "Jockey," "The Bing ■Boys," and "Cowboy." The M.C.'s were Messrs J. Chappell and F. Scapens,'and musio was provided by Mr Wells's band, Mr P. Bennet playing the extra. New/stocks of Skin Gloves from the world's leading makers. ". Such wellknown makes as Palladina, Perrin's, Reds and the famous French kid glove tearing the firm's name, at cut prices, emphasises the Saving the power of Armstrong's policy of ouying and selling for cash. .. ? ' In honour of Miss Othlie Bean, a "Cup and Saucer" party was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs Keith Garrick'. ■, The tea took' place at Broadway's, and was served at small tables each prettily arranged with yellow tulips- Great run was caused during the;,afternoon by a "confession book," in which each guest was asked to write This- was given to Miss Bean. Those present were, besides the hostess and tHe guest of honour, Mrs W. S. Bean. Mrs Leicester Matson, Miss Rita Matson, Mrs William Matson, Mrs J. Guthrie, Mrs W. Watson, Mrs W. Goss, Mrs Ward/ Mrs "M. Brown, Mrs E. ■Webb, Mrs A. Nicholls, • Miss Edna Henderson, Miss Noel Fisher, Miss . Billee Bean, Miss M. M'Dougali and Miss Lorna Bean. Excellent wear and* good fit are outstanding features of "The Ever wear Silk Ankle Hose," in Flesh, White, Navy, Grey, Emerald, Mahogany, Smoke, Maroon, Palm Beach, Tan, Bronze.and Black. Price 7b fid pair, rtt Ballaatyne's. X ' ' V WEDDINGS. • v ■ . ■ 'A NOTABLE WEDDING. ■A wedding of more than New Zealand "interest took place at St Mary's Cathedral, Auckland, yesterday afternoon (states a Press Association message), when Mr C. N. Mackenzie, foungest son of Sir Thomas Mackenzie, ligh Commissioner for New Zealand in London, was married to Mi.su Doris sawyer,' youngest daughter of Mr Harconrt -Sawyer, of Springhill, Windsor Forest, London. The bride, v. ho arrived in New Zealand by tho Corinthic, was given away by Lord Jellitoe, and Lady Jollicoe was present at the ceremony. .On leaving the Town Hnll yesterday afternoon, at tho . conclusion of the lunch tendered to him by the Auckland .branch of the Navy League, Lord Jellicbe apologised lor having to cut short bis remarks, on account of the fact'that'ho was due to bo present at the wedding of Mr Clutha Mackenzie. "T hope that the bride 5.44 bridegroom about-to-be will have as nappy a marriage- as has fallen to my lot," added JUrd Jelljcoe, amid applause. HUNT-WELSH.. ,«.A pretty- wedding.took place at 3t Mary's Church, Merivalo, yesterday ■afternoon,- when Miss Lilian Florence 7%'elsh, daughter of Mrs O. H- Jubb.St Albans, was married to Mr Vilhers El"liot Hunt, son of Mr and Mrs Hunt, nlsp of. Cnristchurch. The V'en Aivh•deacon' Haggitt performed the cere.mony.. The bride, who was given away by her step-father, Mr C. H. Jubb, ■looked charming in a beautiful wedding Irobo of white georgette and crepe de rchine. Exquisite hand embroidery and | pearl trimming appeared on the. loose- \ fitting tunic bodice, the sides of which 'came to points which were i\eig-ited •■with pearl ornaments. Tho skirt fell' s in graceful folds. Over ths whole frock was a filmy net veil also -beautifully hand emoroidered. This fell from a headdress of orange blossom and Jpearls. The bride carried a bouquet pf white flowers. She was attended .by her sister, Miss Edna_ Welsh, who )rore an exceptionally dainty frock of ■fclie palest pink ninon over a foundation taf white shadow lace. This was made feunic fashion, embroidered in. a deeper ifaade of pink and relieved with narrow aapphire blue ribbon. Her quaint little Sink tulle hat also had'touches of sapinbire blue velvet introduced, and sba fried a pinjk bouquet with streamers tike. Mr Vere Hunt (brother of •bridegroom) was the best man. tofter r the ceremony the guests adionrned ,to the residence, of tho bride's nparejttts. which was decorated with coloured ribbons and spring blossomsWrs Jubb received the guests wearing fr"haridsbme gown of black ninon and 'patiny the ninon bodice being veiled fever ..with Oriental coloured embroidery* and a black and white hat; Mrs (Hunt (mother of the bridegroom) wore *, light navy silk costume and hat; Mrs B-, Mason (sister of the bride) wore a jury blue coitume and rose #ink hatj

Miss Dorothy Welsh, a lavender crepe de chine frock; Miss Winifred Welsh, a pinafore frock of saxe blue orepe de chine and white lace, and a cream hat trimmed with saxe blue velvet. Amongst the guests were Mr Hunt (father of the bridegroom), Miss Hunt, Mr and Mrs J. Jackman, Miss Meroia Jackman, Mrs S. Rankin, Mr and Mrs Mac Gibbon, Mr and Mrs Barker, Miss Clements, Mr Mazey, Miss Freda Mazey, Mr Brodziak, Mr 8. James and Mr. D. Smith. Later Mr and Mrs Hunt left for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume and smart hat to match. MEYER—SUMNER. A qniefc wedding was celebrated on Monday at tho Roman Catholic Cathedral, by the '►lev Father Murphy, when Adrian Noel, youngest son of Mr and Mrs F. Meyer, Moorhouse Avenue, was married to Gwladys Teresa,, youngest daughter of Mrs Sumner, GhristchUrch. Tho bride, Vho was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr E- Hall, looked charming in a smart costume of champagne gabardine, with hat, shoes and stockings en suite, and carried a handsome shower Ixmquct of spring flowers Jind maidenhair fern. She wore a gold necklet and pendant, and gold expanding wristlet watch, botli gifts of the bridegroom. She was attended by Miss Zita Meyer (sister of the bridegroom) as bridesmaid, who was prettily attired in white and carried a shower bouquet and wore a gold and amethyst brooch, tho bridegroom's £ift. Mr Roy Sumner capably carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a- reception was held at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs E. Hall, Fendalton, only the immediate relatives of the bride and bridegroom being present. Subsequently tho happy couple, who were the- recipients of many presents, left for Wellington, .en route to Wanganui, their future home.

BANKS AND STOCK AUCTIONEERS ANNUAL BALL. The ball held last evening in the Colosseum by the combined banks and stock auctioneers was a huge success in every way, and everybody present voted it quite one of the jolliest dances of the season. Tho effective decorations of rose-pink and white bunting garlanded with roses were tho same as were used for the citizens' ball. The floor has improved considerably, and the music last night, supplied by Miss M Donald s orchestra, left nothing to bo desired. There must have been nearly one thousand people present, but the floor was not unduly crowded, "he chaperones were Mrs A. Boylo Mrs C. J. Ronaldson. Mrs G. A. U Tapper and Mrs R' M. M'Knight, nil of whom were present, and tho committee consisted of Miss M. Gibb Miss M. Millar, Miss D. Rellaney, Miss L Hannay, Miss D. M'Credio and Miss .VI. -Marquet, Messrs A. K. Johnston, J. Matson, U. Iteid C. M. Sheppaxd W. J. Chatfield and J. S. C. Thomas. Miss D. Farrell was an efficient secretary.

Amongst those piosont wera Mr- Bt>ylo, Miss Boyle, Major and Mra Norton Francis, Mr and Mrs Algar Williajns,' Mr and Mrs Ronaldson, Mrs G. A. TJ. Tapper, Mr and Mrs W. Boadßl, Mrs C. R. Beadoi. Misu Maberley Beadol, Mrs Fairhurst, Mi fiooffrev Fairhnrst, Mr and Mrs Cyril Ward, Mr ar.il Mra A. Nicholls, Mi and Mrs V. W. Freeman, Mr Marsh, Miss Ngaio Marsh, Mr and Mrs Keith Ollivier, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Robinson, Dr and Mrs A'Couit, Mr and Mrs Oorsbio, Miss Corsbio, Mr and Mrs M. Nottingham, Mr and Mrs Eedpath, Mrs G. Hofford. Miss Wanda Warron, Misa Trixie "Warren, Miss Valmai Matson, Miss Rita Matson. Misses Parkinson (2),; Misses Gray (3), Miss Rosamund Wood, Misa Audrey Richardson, Misa Kathleen Anderson, Miss Elsie Jamieson, Miss Kathleen A'Court, Miss Ksrae A'Conrt, Miss M. Boan, Mi9s Freda Whitcombe, Miss Kathloen Barclay, Miss Marjorie Barclay (Dunedin), Miss M. Cargill, Misses M'Dowell, Miss Hazel Hill, Miss

Lorna, Martin, Miss Ina, Warner, Miss Sybil Maude, Missos Bullon, Mis 3 Ellie Jenkins, Miss Mercia Jackman, Misses Gladys and JDorotay Diamond, Miss Lillian Harper, Miss Helen Rich, Miss Huia Booth. Miss Jessie Drury, Mins Dorothy H.cywood, Miss Phyllis M'Credie, Miss Rona Hazard, Miss Dot Murray, Misa l!ocno Green, Miss Herdiaau, Misg lso'bol Scot* "e ß 3r ß Eldridge, Tracy, Wilding, B y L. Isitt, Jamieson. Anderson, Wood, Piper, Traynor, Burry, Godfrey, SimpBon, M. Kayo, C. M'Kellar, R. Deacon, Little, Cookaon, J. Bruges, Leech, Warren, Herdman, Macfarlanc, Nixon, Ralph Beadel, Lauronson, Barlow, Booth, J. Wardrop, Scott, NormaD, Snllivan, Baird and Quane. • PROTBCTIGN SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Society for the Protection of \\ omen and Children was hefo yesterday in the society's rooms, No. 12, Victoria Chambers. Armagh Street. In the unavoidable absence of the president (the Rev A. C Lawry), Mrs Sandston occupied the chair. A brief renort of the conference recently held in Wellington by tho National Council of Women was given by Mrs Roberts. Tho following remits sent forward from the local society were passed at the conference;—(l) That, in the interests of women and children, women police should be appointed. (2) That a special officer should bo appointed in connection with the Magistrate's Court to collect dues in maintenance cases. (3) That statutory provision should be''made for the compulsory remunerative employment of men who neglect to support their wives and families, the money earned by the men to be.devoted to the maintenance of their families. .--Satisfaction was expressed at the appointment of the society's secretary, Sister Edith Walton, by the Court, to make reports on all applications for adoption. The secretary reported on thirty-two case 3 which -she had been called upon to investigate and help during tho month of September, all of which were considered by the committee. HANDKERCHIEF SHOWER. A very enjoyable " handkerchief shower" was given by Mrs C. E. Bell and Mrs T. Shankland, Rangiora, in honour of Miss Walker, who is to be married shortly. Progressive euchre, which was won by Mrs J. Benjea (Christchurch). and a competition, won by Mrs A. Hughes, occupied the afternoon. A dainty afternoon tea was served, the tables being beautifully decorated with pink hyacinths and pink and white stocks. The guest of the afternoon received over sixty handkerchiefs. Thoso present included:—Mesdames R. Walker, H. Jones, H. Dix, C. I. Jennings, J. B. Cresswell, W. Allison. D. Heney, H. Chappell, R. Foubister, J. Stanton, R. Springer, A. Pearce, J. Thompson, G. Gibbs Jordan, G. Leech and W. Rowse, Misses Fuller, E. Scott, C. Tutton, G. Wilson, F. Jennings, C. Ambrose, A. Skelling, I. Pearce, L. Fendail, N. Horrell and iieir (2). AH APOLOGY. IW. A. COLWTLL, Farrier, 205, High ' Street. APOLOGISE to all my Customers whom I kept waiting so long last winter for their Goods owing to work coming in to mo from all over the Dominion. I wou d suggest to avoid similar tronblo next winter that you bring your Furs in at once, when they can be remodelled with tno latest designs. j