Women Folk

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16569, 31 October 1921, Page 9

Women Folk

By

“STELLA"

" Stella ” will be glad to receive items of interest and value to Women for publication or reference in this column.

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Fisher (DuneSin) arrived from the North yesterday. Mr and Mrs Meggett, have been spending a few days nt Warner’s, left for Timaru yesterday. "Ml* and Mrs Maxwell Deans arrived from the North yesterday ancl are staying at the Clarendon. The Christchurch Polo Club Ball w ill be held* in the Art Gallery on November 7A visitor from overseas is Mrs Julia M. Porter, of Worcester. AlassaohuaBots, who is at present staying at Warner’s. Mrs G. Mandel (Wellington) and her sister, Mrs Casselherg (Alasfcerton) will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow for race week. Thev will stay at the United. Service. Mrs F. M. Wallace, who has been spending the winter months at Heromai, Sumner, intends leaving at the end of the month for Waverlev, where sho will stay with her son. Mr F. Williamson (Dunedin) who, v ith his sister, Miss Wililamson. lias been on a trip to the North Island, raroo down by the ferry steamer yesterday morning. They are staying at the Clarendon. The public Interest displayed in basket ball playing was very clearly demonstrated on Saturday evening, when the Christchurch Basket Ball Association celebrated its first social and dance. Though it is only seven months since its formation, the association has seventy members, and these and their friends thoroughly enjoyed themselves till midnight with games, dancing etc. Mesdames Harvey-Cooke and ,1. It. Evans chaperoned the various teams, and the red and black of the association, with a single ball suspended from tho ceiling centre, briglit-ened the Orange Hall charmingly. Many encouraging remarks were made as to tho enthusiasm of basket ball players generally. Music was supplied by Air Sutherland. and supper was provided by the committee. An excellent concert in aid of Nar.n-ri-th House took place iu the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. Miss Nellie Hayward was the organiser, a4jd must bo congratulated on her success. ' She wore a. handsome dress of blue satin brocade, with an opalescont overdress. Airs \) . O. Campbell was in ivory brocade, mad© in simple lines, and having a narrow train. Miss Kathleen Garven was gowned in emerald satin, with underdress of gold tissue lace, and Aliss Agnes Cunningham's frock was of deep rose Batin, gold lace trimming bodice. Alis, Rita, Graham looked well in a simpj< dross of delphinium blue taffeta, and Miss Paula £>herck had an original frock of cinnamon georgette over primrose satin, with a drapery of Liberty silk. Several beautiful bouquets wore handed up to the performers, and (he -tag© was effectively decorated with Japanese maple and big howls of arum lilies. Her Excellency, Lidy JeHicoe. wrote expressing her regret that she could not bo present, as she would not bo in Christchurch on the night. On Saturday night Miss Olive Thorpe, who is leaving shortly for Australia. was the guest of honour at a jolly little cabin party given by Mr? J. Henry and Aliss M. Stringer at Mrs Henry’s residence. Naseby Street, Alerirale. Tb© evening was spent in dancing and listening to some most enjoyable musical items given by Aire Henry. Miss O. Thorpe. Miss T>. Stringer and Mr J. H. Cocks, and recitations by Miss Alyra Hutchinson, Aliss Rub\ Wilding nrd Air Jennings gave an exhibition of for trotting, and Afrs J. B. Docks played the- accompaniments. Two a.musing competitions were held, and n dainty bupper was served in the din-ing-room. Mrs Henry wore a becoming gown of coral pink Shantung, Aliss 0. Thorpe a sweet frock of sheet pink accPTdian-pleated georgette, Aliss C. B. Thorpe mole charmous© patterned in pink roses, and Aliss AI. Stringer blight cherry c.repc dc chine. Among others present were :—Alesdaiues Alat Allow. Jennings. Lawn. "Duffy and Black, the Alisses Richards ('.2) and Re*r© and Aletsrs Henry, Alat Arlow, Manning, Hondrv, Reece and Watts. THE BEAVER PUFF. Delightful, s-oft and quite “ tricky ” is tho ** Beavorpuff.” the latest accessory for Milady’s Toilet Table, and obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, Royal Exchange Buildings, 90. "Worcester Street. It is a powder puff enclosed in its own ca.se. It is washable, is ever ready for use, and dispenses with the necessity for a powder

Tlie engagement is announced of Miss Freda Webber, elder daughter of Air S. A. and Airs Webber, Ashley Street. Rangiora, to Air F. G. Tolmie, Rangiora. The Viscountess Jellicoe will arrive in Christchurch on Thursday, when she will go into the viec-regal residence at Opawa, which has been lent by the lion G. J. Smith. Viscount .Jellicoe will arrive in Christchurch on Friday. Tit© president of the Canterbury Ladies’ Football Association. Dr Aland ! Fere, gave a dance and conversazione ! to the Christchurch Ladies’ Association ;l Football Club and friends at her house ! on Saturday night. About fifty were ; present and spent, an enjoyable time. That the Cathedral stall with the of- ! fort© of its workers is appealing to all j classes in Christchurch was illustrated by the contents of the stall on Saturday ; morning. Tea merchants, dairy com- j panics, baking powder factories and j market gardeners all provided gifts. 1 Airs -1. G. Wilson was in charge. She 1 and her assistants, Aliss Haines. Aliss Helen Hamtnerton and Aliss Xorah I Harris, were very capable saleswomen. A successful and enjoyable dance was i held on Friday in the Waikuku Hall. ‘ Alusic was supplied by Aliss Eder. Air • Ben King and Mr Tom Puddle carried j out the duties of masters of cere- j monies. Amongst tho many present < were Alesdames Alarriss, Cross, Alorriss, | Cummins (Christchurch) and Air Milllan, Aliases, Shelton. Kay (ChristI church), Little. Borland, AVliit.low. JudFon. Alorriss, Ford. lv. and V. Jenkins. I Wilson (2V Buddie and King, Messrs ; Stokes (2). Parnham (Srfton), Turpin 1 (Kaiapoi). Puddle. Shilton, Petrie. Little, APAlillan, Solornans and many others. A garden party at Airs Derisley AVood’s residenee on Friday concluded tb© appeal of the Ashburton branch of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society ori behalf of the Lyttelton Institute. The afternoon was devoted to tennis ami a putting competition, vocal items being rendered by Misses Ibbot-f-on and 11. Anderson and the Rev V. J. Wiseman. The guests, who numbered about sixty, brought gifts in money and kind, the latter being 'for the sailors’ Christmas l*igs. The Ashburton branch of tho society has raised in cash during the last ten days a sum of over £67 for the Lyttelton Institute. The garden party organised by Miss Enright in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial School, and held in the grounds kindly lent by Air M. Moil*. Colombo Street north, on Saturday afternoon, drew a crowd of ready buyers. The : day was bright aud sunny and the afternoon tea tables set on the lawn in the orchard were well patronised. | Stalls of all descriptions laden with 1 poods were everywhere io be seen. j Ali.w. Mina Ward's orchestra played selections throughout the afternoon, which were greatly enjoyed. Air Cahill’s chocolate table did good busducts, and the ladies who had several beauti- { ful cushions to dispose of soon found purchasers. A great deal of lime and j trouble had been snent in making the j affair the success it was, and Aliss Tin- ! right deserves every credit tor her work. e The Oxford AY.C.T.U. met. iu the I Coronation Hall on Wednesday afternoon, tho president in tho chair. A resolution was passed expressing sym- ; pa thy with tho relatives of the late Air J E. B. Lone, of Rangiora. A vote of 1 1 hanks was passed to Airs A. Cooper j for the. us© of her piano for the birth- I day meeting. The president said she regretted that owing to the limited train service Airs Roberts, of Christchurch, was unable to be present and address the meeting as arranged. Tt was decided to ask Airs Roberts to give her address on ‘‘Social Hygiene” earlv in December. A number of resolutionpassed at the recent Kaiapoi convention were discussed and approved. Airs R. W. Comvns contributed an excellent paner on “ Temperance.” The president reminded members of the annual pieeting in November, and asked for .suggestions for tho 1922 syllabus, i Much of the enjoyment and success attending the function of the opening of the Sumner Rowing Club's season were due to tho entertainment provided for the visitors by Air 0..A1. Rosj well, the president, and Airs Roswell. ! After the opening speech by the • Alayor, the Hon J. Barr, AI.L.C., af- ! ternoon tea was partaken of in the j boat-shed, where a table was daintily | laid and evergreen decorations wefe j tastefully arranged. Amongst those present were:—Mr H. G. Bailey. Airs 0 T. Middleton, Mr aud Airs Ellison, Mr and Afrs Horner. Air W. Bain, Air and Airs Airs, Air ancl Afrs S. Rowe Mr and Airs Alorley. Mr and Mrs. F. Gill, Aliss AI. Davies, Mr and Airs Lowcav. Aliss CL Brown. Miss AT. Allen, Misses J. and H. Wiggins. Mrs W. J. Hampton, Aliss Al’Vev, Aliss R. Newbury. Aliss Bovrl, Airs Allan. Air and Airs G. F. Allen. Air and Mrs Webb, j Airs Longuet. Airs ,f < Langdalc. Miss CL Hnllett. Air and Mrs Peters and Mr and Mrs Harris. There’s no period of life in which the changes are so rapid, the stages so interesting. or the memory so well worth keeping as the period of childhood. Keep the record in a photograph. "Begin with a portrait to-day. Wriggloswortli and Binns, 738, Colombo Street. ’Phone 1268. ND Jallantyne’s Luncheon and Tea 'looms, open daily from 10 a.m.. are proving immensely popular, while the lounge has established itself as an ideal haven of rest. A special suite of rooms is available for wedding and ether private parties. XD Ladies are delighted with the original and becoming Jumpers. and Blouses now being shown at the “ Eeo- ' nomic,” 119, Alancbester Street, opposite Heywood’s. Dainty Skirts and Jumpers made to any design and in any colour; also charming Georgette Blouses, in tho latest American styles, at prices to suit all. AIWS

WEDDINGS. 9 KING—DUNCAN. A wedding was solemnised on Wednesday at Knox Presbyterian Church, Rangiora, when Aliss Margaret Duncan, only daughter of Mrs Duncan and tho late Air AV. Duncan, of King Street, Rangiora, was married to Air Leslie R. King, eldest son of Air and Mrs R. King, AVaipara. The ceremony was performed by the Rev AV. H. Howes. Air CL Gibbs Jordan presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her uncle. Mr F. Duncan, wore a beautiful bridal frock of ivory crepe do chine, trimmed with ; fine edelweiss lace and silver sprays. Her veil, which was arranged in a mob- : cap style, was held in place hv a si I ver band of orange blossoms. The bride carried a beautiful white shower bouquet. Aliss Aluriel Duncan (cousin | of the bride) attended as bridesmaid, ' dressed in an apricot crepe de chine ! frock v ith a black net hat, and carried j a shower bouquet of the same tints as 1 tho frock. The bridegroom was attond- | ed hv his brother, AJr Proscot King. Alter the ceremony about seventy | guests were entertained at the residence. of the bride’s mother in King Street , the tables being nieely decora! ed | with lily-of-the-valley and other spring | flowers. The happy couple left for i their honeymoon by motor for the West C-oast. The bride’s going-away dress was a. smart navy costume and 1 a leghorn hat trimmed with saxe blue. MACDONALD REESE. A wedding took place on October 19 : at the residence of Mr and Airs A. ' Reese, “ Heathstock.” Woorlgrovo. , when Aliss Jessie Rees a. their youngest j daughter, was married to Mr Donald Macdonald, son of Air and Airs Alar- ; donald, “ Carrieantc,” Banksido. The ; bride, who was given away by her i father, was attired in a white crepe I de chine frock, with the orthodox veil i and orange blossom, and carrying a ; shower Ixmquet of white flowers. The bride was attended by Aliss Alay Macdonald (sister of the bridegroom), wearing a frock of pink crepe tie el:-no with a smart, black hat, and the youngest sister of the bridegroom as flower girl. Air T. Allan was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was bold in a marquee on the lawn, which had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. Later, Air and Airs AlacdonaUl left by motor cn route to their future borne in Auckland, the bride travelling in a smart navy costume with chic little pillar-box rod bat.