FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18237, 27 October 1919, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES. Mrs 0- H. Pickering, of Palmerston North is visiting friends in Sumner. Mr and Mrs G. D. Murray (Sydney) are in town. Mr and Mrs W. H. George (Wellington) aro staying at Warners. Dr and Mrs E. H. Williams are in town. Mrs Burney (Oamaru) has returned to her homo after a visit to Christchurch. Miss Batllie Howis-Stuart is staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs William Ashton (Ashburton) are staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Claude Rawnsley, of Waimate, are spending a holiday in Sumner. Miss Humphries (Fendalton) has returned to Christchurch after a visit to Dunedin. Miss E. A. Williams '(Wellington) is visiting Christchurch, and staying at tho United Service. Mrs Cox, “Babington,” St Albans, is on a holiday visit to her sister, Mrs J. B. Athohvood, Sydney. Mr and Mrs It. Williams, late of tho Post Office, Sumnor, have rctumed after a trip to the North Island, and will proceed to Rakaia on Wednesday. Miss Vera Ross (Wellington), who , has been in Christchurch for a fortnight, left on Saturday for the West Coast. Lieutenant and Mrs L. C. "Wood, of Head Street, Sumner, are leaving tliis week for Auckland, where they are going to reside. Mrs Stronach (Timaru) spent a dti.y or two in Christchurch last week on her way to Wellington and the West Coast. Sirs M. Cracroft Wilson, accompanied by the Misses D. and M. Cracroft Wilson, and Mr F. Cracroft Wilson, jun.. returned to Christchurch on Saturday morning from England, and axe back at their homo in Cashmere.

Mrs A. W. Rutherford and Misa Emily Rutherford (Mendip Hills) have returned from Vancouver where they went to visit Mrs Johnstone. They aro staying at Warner's for a clay or two before going on to North Canterbury. Tho Avonside Nursing Division of the St John Ambulance held its weekly meeting at the brigade rooms on Thursday evening. Tho competition in first aid work, for the silver cup, was conducted by Mr Beckensale, the winning team consisting ' of Mesdames Betts, Green, Gay and Miss Marriott.

Two of Ashburton’s early pioneers, Mr and Mrs Henry Robinson, celebrated their golden wedding recently, at tho residence of their son, Mr G. F. Robinson, Burwood. There were fortyseven descendants present. Mr Robin-: son, senr., who is the father of Mr W. H. Robinson, chairman of the Hampstead Town Board, was associated with Ashburton in the early days, and followed farming pursuits. Ho had the distinction, with Mr Hay Smith, of taking the first crop of grain off the land now used as tho Ashburton Domain. Mr and Mrs Robinson left Ashburton about fifteen years ago. Silk buyers should inspect Armstrong’s Silks, bought boforo tho advance in price. Georgettes, Crepe do Chines, Designed Fujis, and all wanted Silks in all wanted Shades. Priced about 20 per cent under credit store.-, price. X

To show practical appreciation of the wav in which Mrs T. Tomlinson has worked for them,since tho inception of tho Returned Soldiers’ Association, its members met yesterday afternoon and made her a presentation. Mr E. Orchard, vice-president, in handing Mrs Tomlinson a rose bowl, said that Mrs Tomlinson would never be forgotten for her magnificent work on behalf of “ the boys.” Mr Leadley also spoke in sinnla.r terms, and Mr D. Burnside spoke on behalf of the foundation members of the club. , Mrs Tomlinson feelingly responded. Afternoon tea was provided and dispensed by tho lady members of .the entertainment committee. Musical items were given by members of tho Lyric Orchestra, Mr and Mrs Bloy, Mr L- Croft, Mr It. Turner and Miss C. Morris. Nearly two hundred soldiers were present. Ballantyne’s are offering very exceptional value in Heavy-quality Tussore Silk Costumes, than which nothing is more serviceable for summer wear. These Costumes —so unmistakably ” Ballantyne ” in cut and finish—look smart and cool, and their good quality ensures splendid washing and wearing service. Smartly cut in the newest belted style and trimmed self buttons, thfeso Costumes are very moderately priced at 5J- guineas. ~ X

FLANNEL DANCE.

One of the best little dances of its kind this year was tho complimentary “Flannel dance ” given on Friday night by the St Luke’s Young Men’s Club. The dance was held in St Luke’s Hall, which was' prettily decorated with flags, bunting and greenery. Nearly 100 couples were present and dancing was continued till midnight. During the evening the Rev F. N. Taylor contributed a musical item. Mr G. Rich was M. 0., and Mr R. Woods supplied the music. A dainty supper was served by Mesdamcs Galbraith and Treadwell and Miss Lane. Mesdames Rich, Peverill and Worthington were the chaperones. The committee consisted of Messrs E. D. R. Smith, Geo. Rich and G. and W. Galbraith. STUDENTS’ CONCERT. Seldom has there been a more enjoyable students’ concert given in Christchurch than that held in the Choral Hall on Saturday b~ Mrs Gower-Burns’ students. Each pupil seemed to have gained some of tho artistry of Madaime Gower-Burns, and encores were demanded after every item. Tho stage 'was charmingly arranged; the haclcground of black showing up the salmonpink drapings and pots of cinerarias to perfection. Madamo Gower-Burns wore a handsome gown of silver grey and lavender ninon, and Mrs OsrnondSmith, who played the accompaniments, was in black satin and white ninon. The audience included Dr and Mrs Crooke, Dr and Mrs Fox, Dr and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs A. A. M’Master, Mr and Mrs Henry Cottorill, Major Cotterill, Mrs J. S. Thomson, Mr J. Thomson, Mrs Beauchamp Lane, Mr and Mrs Firth, Dr and Mrs Foster, Mrs Jack Clarkson, Mrs It. H. Loughnan, Mr and Mrs Empson, Mr Nevill Smith, Mr and Mrs C. Kelly, Mrs Henry Wood, Miss Hope Wood, Mi’s Gilbert Hutton, Mrs Warren, Miss Wanda Warren, Mr and Mrs Bunz, Mr and Mrs Branscombe, Mrs W. Whitcombe, Mrs Mayno, Mrs and Miss Pratt, Aft-s Eric Harper and Mrs Andrew Anderson. W.C.T.UThe Oxford W.C.T.U. met on Wed-' nesday afternoon, in the Coronation Hall, there being a large attendance. The meeting was held in honour of tho eighth “ birthday ” of tho union, and also to celebrate Franchise Day. The president expressed regret at the absence through illness of the secretary, Mrs R. W. Comyns. A resolution was passed expressing sympathy with Mrs Comyns and with Mrs Seed in their illness. Final arrangements were made for the public meeting and lecture by Mrs Wheeler on October 29. . It wa> decided to ask Mr R. Dailey and Mr Kippenberger to act as judges in the temperance essay competition. It was resolved to forward a resolution to the Provincial Convention, suggesting that Parliament should bo asked to amend the law so that in cases when it u

necessary to prohibit an habitual drunkard the police might be empowered to apply for a prohibition order, and thus obviate the necessity of relatives appearing in Court. Mrs F. Tritt said she would be unable to attend the I rovlnciai Convention. It was decided to ask Mrs Kippenberger to act as delegate. The president reminded members that the annual meeting and election of officers would take place in November. Mrs L. Ancall read, a paper containing a list of the various measures dealing with the protection and benefit of women and children, passed by Parliament since 1894. The list was a long one, and showed that much had been accomplished during the twenty-five years of women’s franchise. A solo was sung by Mrs J. R. Clark, and afternoon teat was handed round, together with a beautifully-iced birthday cake, given by Mrs J. Clark. Mr Lewis (Presbyterian Homo Missionary), in wishing the W.C.T.U. many happy returns of the day, said that ho trustee the union would grow in numbers and usefulness. Ho urged tho importance and opportunities of the present campaign, and the need for both prayer and work.. It was decided to hold weekly meetings for prayer. Votes of thanks were accorded to the speakers and to Mesdames J. and J. R. Clark. -WEDDINGS. FAIR-BAIRN—M’LEAN. On Septombor 29 a very pretty wedding was solemnised at liiiox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin,’by the Rev ,G. H, Jupp. when Miss Emily C. M Lean, of Dunedin, and Mr George Fairbairn, of Petone (late of Kirweo) were married. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr D. Smith, of Burnside, looked charming in a frock of white crepe de chine and ninon trimmed with pcaTls. Her bridal veil was prettily arranged with a. circlet of orange blossoms and . sho carried . a shower bouquet of white flowers with silk streamers. Tho brido ivas accompanied by two bridesmaids, Miss Sylvia Fairbairn, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Lena M’Kinnon, cousin of the bride. Miss Fairbairn was attired in a pretty frock of white crepe de chine, hand embroidered, and a large black picture hat wreathod with white forget-me-nots. Miss M’Kinnon wore a dainty costumo of saxo blue trimmed with cream, and a pale blue hat . to match. Shower bouquets were carried, and the bridesmaids wore a gold pendant and gold brooch respectively, the gifts of the bridegroom. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr James Smith, cousin of the bride, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Rata Tea Rooms, Stuart Street, where a dainty afternoon tea was served, and the usual toasts were honoured. Mrs M’Kinnon, aunt of the bride, who received tho guests, was attired in a costumo of black cloth with black fox furs. Tho bridegroom’s gift to tho bride was a dainty set of white fox furs, and tho bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold watch chain. Later in tho afternoon the happy couple left for their future home in Petone, the bride travelling in a costumo of ..saxo blue relieved with oyster shade velvet, and a fawn hat trimmed with oyster shade tulle. Mr and Mrs Fairbairn were the recipients of numerous handsome presents, including many cheques.