FOR WOMEN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18575, 30 November 1920, Page 3

FOR WOMEN.

NEWS AND NOTES. Miss Egloy (Dunedin) iV. in* town. j Miss Clifford is staying with Mrs j Smithson, Timaru. Mr and Mrs 0. 0. T. Rutherford went to Timaru for the races there. Mr and Mrs Woodley (Sydney) are visiting Ohristchurcb. Mr and Mrs John Lusk have returned to Waimato after a stay in Christchurch. Miss Edith Armstrong (Melbourne) in the guest of Mrs J. D. M'Gcacken, Hayland. I Mrs Sinclair (Taihape) is visiting Christchurch, and is staying at the Clarendon. Miss Lorna Cleveland (Melbourne) is staying with her sister, Mrs Herbert Elworthy. Miss Mary Le Cren has returned to Timaru from a short visit to Christchurch. Miss Womyss Syrae has gone w Wanganui to b« present at Miss St John. Smith's wedding, which is to take place on Wednesday. The Marshland Ladies' Guild Social which had been arranged for to-morrow, has, owing to unforeseen circumstances, been cancelled. Miss Phyllis G. M. Hollow and Miss E. W. Bennett have been re-appointed senior and junior assistants, respectively, in the Canterbury College library lor tho session 1921. Amongst visitors to Christchurch staying at Warner's are Mr and Mrs H. Hanna, Auckland. Mrs Hanna was Miss Margery Thomas, and until recently lived in (jhristehurch. Bishop Julius is on his way back to New Zealand from England. He broke his journey at Perth to visit his daughter. Mrs" Cecil Wilson, Bishopscourt, Bunhury. I On Saturday evening Mr Raphaels Concert Party visited tho military sanatorium and provided tho patients with an excellent evening's entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Items were provided by Misses Madge Wilson. Irene- M'Davitt and Annie Moir and Messrs F. Mornson, A. Owen and F. C. Raphael. Miss Dorothy Diamond acted as accompanist. | Miss Freda Whitcombo was the guest of honour at a gift tea given for her on Saturday afternoon by Mrs T. L. Saunders. Wroxton ler- ! race, Fondalton. During the after- ' noon musical items were given by several of tho guests and two competitions' held. Amongst thoso present were Mrs Whitcombe, Miss Edna Whitcombe. Mrs Mayne, Mrs Leyden Baker, Mrs Gudgeon, Mrs Eric Webb Mrs Archcy, Miss Foster, Miss Saunders Miss Amy Fish, Miss Gladys Diamond Miss Ponder. Miss G. Wood and Miss N. Beaven. Miss L. Tabart, who presided at the nnnual meeting of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association yesterday aitertioon, apologised for the absence of Miss A. M. Turner, tho honorary secretary, on account of illness, and a motion was passed expressing a.hope that she will scon recover. Miss Taharfi said that Miss Turner had been secretary for thirty-one years, and that tho rest cottage erected for hospital nurses at Sumner had been named the Adeline M. Turner. Rest Cottage, ,m recognition of th« secretary's admirable work. . Advice has been received by the Director, Gilby's College, that ofc # an examination for Elementary Typists, held on .'July 23 last under the auspices of tho Incovoorated Phonographic Society, (Typists' Section) England, the j eighteen 'candidates who presented themselves for examination were all successful in obtaining a pass, eleven, of whom passed "With Distinction. The names of the candidates are as follow :--Passed "With Distinction": Hilda Crosier, Vera Dwyer, Evelyn Eaton, Ailsa Graham, Mavis Gray, Agnes Motcalf, Thetana Pryco, Dorothy Ramsay, Gwen Shadraeh, Ada Mathe.son, Edith Vincent; Pass: Gloria B«r----ritt, Eileen Flood, Mabel Gray, Lily M'Dowell, Edith Parsons, Margaret • Patterson, Nancy Wilkinson. I Wo don't often advise women where to buy Hats, but to-day wo say Armi strong's—because we know they are ; offering ready-to-wear and untnmmed , straws at less than cost price. X To-morrow evening (Wednesday) the Union Rowing Club are holding their last Flannel Dance For this year. Arrangements are wolMn hand and everything promises to a successful evening. I Youthful grace of figure is the natural result of wearing B. andC. Ooi'sets. They are firm favourites everywhere, nowhere will better corsot value be found. B. and C. Corsets are British made, and therefore their price is not affected by high foreign oxchange rates. They mould the figure perfectly and give absolute freedom of movement. Ask for B. and C. Corsets- | All leading Drapers stock them. 10

WEDDINGS. MACKINTOSH—KELLAND. A wedding was recently celebrated at St" Paul's Church, Christchurch, when Miss Ethel Ann Kelland, fifth daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Richard Rottend formerly of Timuru, and late of" Australia, was united in matrimony to Mr William David Mackintosh, second son of Mr and. Mrs W. Mackintosh, of Wliitcrock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. Howes, or Rangiora. The bride, who was given awav by her brother-in-law (Mr f. Gudex) was charmingly attired 111 ivory crepe-de-chine, trimmed with silk lace; bp-ids and satin ribbon- Her train was lined with shell pink gathered ninon a corner of which was finished with a white true lover's knot, and white chiffon roses. Tho usual veil', and orango blossoms were arranged in n on cap style- Who earned a shower Suet of beautiful white flowers. She SSSUd by Miss Ann e Mackintosh tester of the bridegroom) as bridesmaid, who was prettily gowned m pale blue crepe-do-chine relieved in pink and a Waok lace hat, with a touch of blue ™S ntok She carried a pink shower bouqueT Her little niece, Ws Glad,* Smith, Timaru, as flower-girl, looked rerv tiretty in a pate pink frock, and cam J a Wket of whute flowers and /hit streamers. A. wreath of white flowers was worn in her liair. Mr Douglas Blake (cousn ot the br.de-

groom) was best man. The guests were entertained at Freeman's. The happy couple left later for the West Coast for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a smart navy costume, trimmed with military and fawn collar, and a black hat with a touch of lemon and gold-M'GOWAN-PETRIE. A. wedding was solemnised at the Anglican Church, Sefton, on November 17, between Miss Jean Gertrudo, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Petrie, Airdrie, and Mr Daniel Lancelot, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. M'Gowari, Tho Glorratt, both of Sefton. The Kov Mi- Knight performed tho ceremony. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, woro a charming dress of whito crope-de-chine t trimmed with silk lace, silver beads and silk fringe. Her veil was hand embroidered tulle and she wore a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Kathleen Petrie, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, woro heliotrope crepc-de-chine and a black hat trimmed with gold lace and French flowers. They both carried beautiful bouquets. The flower girls were Margaret and Agnes Wyllie. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr F. M'Gowan, as best man. Miss M. Dalaell presided at the organ and the church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride. A beautiful wedding bell was a feature of the decorations. Mrs A. Petrie, mother of the bride, received the guests in a navy blue costume trimmed with silk braid and black and gold hat, and carried a bouquet of red and cream roses with )-acl ribbon streamers. Mrs F. M'Gownn. mother of the bridegroom, wore ravy blue crepc-de-chine and cream and Mack hat. After the ceremony about 170 guests met at a dainty repast in tho Rink Hall. Mr and Mrs D. L. M'Gowan left by motor-car for their honeymoon in the Lakes District, The bride travelled in a nigger brown costume and fawn and navy hat.

KITCHEN TEA. A pre-nupti'al party, which took the form of a kibchon tea, was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs It. M« M'Kiiight, Heaton Street* lor Miss Freda Whitcombe, whoso marriage to Mr Onslow Barton takes place this week. The reception rooms were gay with van-coloured flowers. Tho tea table presented quite a bridal appearance. From a centro piece of delicately coloured aquilegia streamers of white satin ribbon were arranged so as to form truo lovers' knots at the end, each knot enclosing a spray of blossom. During the afternoon Mrs L. Cookson and Miss Freda, Whitcombe sang, Miss Helen Orbeil played the piano, and a competition was held the winner being Miss Grctta Wood. Mrs George Hol-l'cu-d assisted her mother in Jooking after the guests, amongst whom were Mrs Whitcombe and Miss Edna Whitcombe, Mrs Mayne, Mrs E. A. Barton (Feeding). Mrs George Harper (Wanganui), Mrs Ernest Enrnson, Mrs Walcot Wood, and Miss G. Wood, Mrs Erio Webb (Wellington), Mrs Beaven, Mrs J. JQBaker, Mrs H- R. Smith, Mrs Archoy, Mrs L. Saunders, Mrs C. Hart. Miss Constance Ledger, Miss Lyndal Booth, Miss Lena Whitcombe, and Miss Ratti Whitcombe (Duncdin).

W.CT.U. The annual meeting of tho Oxford W.CT.U. was held in tho Coronation Hail last Wednesday. A resolution was passed, expressing sympathy with Mr and MJs Jamieson in the death of Mrs Jamieson. senr- A resolution was earned, thanking Mr and Mrs J. R. Clarke for their valuable help, during their residence in Oxford, and expressing regret at their leaving the district. The annual balance-sheet was read and adopted, a vote of thanks being carried to the auditor, Mr L. Watson. The Cradle Roll superintendent, Mrs Gainsford, reported that there were seventyfive names at present on the roll, and that two well-attended, meetings hail been held this year, when addresses wero "given by a Plunkc-t trnrse. A resolution was carried expressing sympathy with Mrs Hawke, ''White Ribbon" superintendent, in her illness, and congratulating her on the success of her department. The eleotion of officers resulted in the re-election of all the officers except Mrs R. Osborne, the Evangelistic superintendent, who tendered her resignation. Mrs Gainsford was appointed to the position. Mrs T. Gainsford was appointed to assist in home meetings and Mrs O. W. Tritt to assist in the Flower Mission. It was decided to present prizes to the Oxford Technical cooking classes, details $6 he arranged.

FTJRS AT SUMMER PRICES. Wo have a large variety of beautiful skins modelled in smart and adaptable shapes, suitable for every occasion. These we are selling during cftir sale period at Special Summer Prices.—T. Rest and Co., Ltd., 140 Lichfield Street, a Sow doors east of Clock Tower. X DRAWING NEAR. Better make that appointment today. Chiistmas draws nearer ©very hour. STANDISH AND PREECE, Makers of Gift Portraits, Studio. '2U Hiffh Street. 'Phone 846,